This splendid neo-Dravidian granite building that dominates the northern boundary of the Cubbon park, is the home of the State Legislature and the Secretariat. It took four years of work by 5,000 labourers and 1,500 craftsmen to finish this magnificent structure in 1956. It is a fusion of four architectural styles - Dravidian, Rajasthani, Chola and Kannadiga. It is a magnificent structure granite with 12 massive pillars, archways and a wide flight of steps leading up to its entrance. The Indian national symbol four lions stands atop the biggest dome.The massive sandalwood door of the room is a spectacular feature of this imposing building. The Vidhana Soudha is bedecked in illuminated glory during special periods and is a sight worth viewing. The building is open for visitors only after 3 PM.The Bangalore Race CourseThe Bangalore Race Course is one of the finest in India, with racing events almost all year round (May to June and Nov to Mar). Some of the biggest field stakes in the country can be witnessed here.
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This splendid neo-Dravidian granite building that dominates the northern boundary of the Cubbon park, is the home of the State Legislature and the Secretariat. It took four years of work by 5,000 labourers and 1,500 craftsmen to finish this magnificent structure in 1956. It is a fusion of four architectural styles - Dravidian, Rajasthani, Chola and Kannadiga. It is a magnificent structure granite with 12 massive pillars, archways and a wide flight of steps leading up to its entrance. The Indian national symbol four lions stands atop the biggest dome.The massive sandalwood door of the room is a spectacular feature of this imposing building. The Vidhana Soudha is bedecked in illuminated glory during special periods and is a sight worth viewing. The building is open for visitors only after 3 PM.The Bangalore Race CourseThe Bangalore Race Course is one of the finest in India, with racing events almost all year round (May to June and Nov to Mar). Some of the biggest field stakes in the country can be witnessed here.
This splendid neo-Dravidian granite building that dominates the northern boundary of the Cubbon park, is the home of the State Legislature and the Secretariat. It took four years of work by 5,000 labourers and 1,500 craftsmen to finish this magnificent structure in 1956. It is a fusion of four architectural styles - Dravidian, Rajasthani, Chola and Kannadiga. It is a magnificent structure granite with 12 massive pillars, archways and a wide flight of steps leading up to its entrance. The Indian national symbol four lions stands atop the biggest dome.The massive sandalwood door of the room is a spectacular feature of this imposing building. The Vidhana Soudha is bedecked in illuminated glory during special periods and is a sight worth viewing. The building is open for visitors only after 3 PM.The Bangalore Race CourseThe Bangalore Race Course is one of the finest in India, with racing events almost all year round (May to June and Nov to Mar). Some of the biggest field stakes in the country can be witnessed here.
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Anil Ambani’s Reliance ADA is discussing a tie-up with Universal Studios to build a massive theme park in Mumbai or Delhi. The $1.5 billion facility is to have a mix of Hollywood- and Bollywood-themed attractions.
That got us thinking: What would make for a good Bollywood amusement park attraction?
Here are some suggestions from India Real Time.:
1) Bollywood Karaoke: Pick a film, a song, a dream-sequence background (Swiss Alps, Singapore, etc.) and sing at the top of your lungs.
2) Fake Encounter: An arcade shooting game in which a rogue police officer guns down a local gang member with whom he has a long-running feud and then is never brought to justice for the murder.
3) Big B’s Carousel of Time: An easy-does-it ride that transports you through the career of Amitabh Bachchan, with scenes from early hits like Sholay through to the slump and retirement of the late 1990s, the revival with Kaun Banega Crorepati (Who wants to Be a Millionaire Knock-off) and recent hits like Paa. It could be like the Haunted House at Disney World, where you see yourself in funny mirrors: Each mirror could put one of Big B’s very wide range of hair styles and colors on your scalp.
4) Super Krrish: A high-speed, loop-the-loop roller coaster built in honor of Hrithik Roshan’s Krrish, the superhero with extraordinary speed and strength. Videos along the route show Mr. Roshan doing high-difficulty dance numbers.
5) Yeh Dosti: Hop in a motorcycle-and-sidecar and get ready for a ride as bumpy as the one you remember in Sholay, when Veeru and Jai sing “Yeh Dosti!” across the countryside.
Anil Ambani’s Reliance ADA is discussing a tie-up with Universal Studios to build a massive theme park in Mumbai or Delhi. The $1.5 billion facility is to have a mix of Hollywood- and Bollywood-themed attractions.That got us thinking: What would make for a good Bollywood amusement park attraction?
Here are some suggestions from India Real Time.:
1) Bollywood Karaoke: Pick a film, a song, a dream-sequence background (Swiss Alps, Singapore, etc.) and sing at the top of your lungs.
2) Fake Encounter: An arcade shooting game in which a rogue police officer guns down a local gang member with whom he has a long-running feud and then is never brought to justice for the murder.
3) Big B’s Carousel of Time: An easy-does-it ride that transports you through the career of Amitabh Bachchan, with scenes from early hits like Sholay through to the slump and retirement of the late 1990s, the revival with Kaun Banega Crorepati (Who wants to Be a Millionaire Knock-off) and recent hits like Paa. It could be like the Haunted House at Disney World, where you see yourself in funny mirrors: Each mirror could put one of Big B’s very wide range of hair styles and colors on your scalp.
4) Super Krrish: A high-speed, loop-the-loop roller coaster built in honor of Hrithik Roshan’s Krrish, the superhero with extraordinary speed and strength. Videos along the route show Mr. Roshan doing high-difficulty dance numbers.
5) Yeh Dosti: Hop in a motorcycle-and-sidecar and get ready for a ride as bumpy as the one you remember in Sholay, when Veeru and Jai sing “Yeh Dosti!” across the countryside.
The cultural life of North Korea
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A street scene in Pyongyang. Photograph: Dan Chung/Guardian
Old men playing cards in a park; a woman shopping for vegetables; tired workers jostling for space on a rusting trolley bus. These tiny glimpses of daily life would be unremarkable anywhere else. But this is Pyongyang, capital of one of the world's most insular countries, and even the mundane is an extraordinary sight – more fascinating to a journalist than the pomp of North Korea's largest military parade, the real reason we have been allowed in.
We expect to see the portraits of Eternal President Kim Il-sung and his son, the Dear Leader Kim Jong-il, gazing down at us from roadsides. We have been well briefed on socialist haircuts and vinalon, the miracle fabric made from limestone and better known for durability than comfort. We have read the propaganda, combining revolutionary fervour, the vocabulary of 30s potboilers and accounts of Kim's visits to potato-starch factories.
But who knew that The Da Vinci Code was a hit in this strictly controlled city? That Céline Dion is a karaoke favourite? Or that the mass performances are not only a tribute to the leadership and motherland, but the way that many young people find partners?
Few foreigners see this city at all. Around 2,000 western tourists visited last year, plus perhaps 10 times as many Chinese visitors. The expatriate population, excluding Chinese and Russian diplomats, and including children, stands at 150. Mobile phones are confiscated at entry; visitors are accompanied by official escorts at all times; tourists' photos are inspected and frequently deleted, even when their subject matter is – to outside eyes – entirely innocuous.
Information is so sparse that interpreting North Korea is not so much like reading tea leaves in a saucer as examining them while they float in a milky brew. People devote their careers to the country yet acknowledge they know little about it – one Seoul-based expert, Park Hyeong-jung, is reportedly writing a paper on "just how terrible our research and predictions are", though others say information about daily life – such as market prices – is much better than two decades ago.
Our rare media trip has been organised by the government at little notice to show the world that Kim Jong-un, the leader's youngest son, is now heir apparent. We arrive in Pyongyang less than 24 hours after flinging scribbled applications at the Beijing embassy and officials admit they hadn't expected so many journalists. With minders in short supply we have more freedom than usual, visiting the railway station, department store, vegetable shops and kiosks and a local restaurant. This is by far the wealthiest section of the wealthiest part of the country.
"Nobody who lives in Pyongyang is an ordinary person. This is the top five to 10% of the population," points out Barbara Demick, whose book Nothing To Envy offers a vivid account of ordinary life in North Korea.
On top of that, we have arrived amid unusual celebrations. The party has promised special supplies to households in the capital, including a bottle of alcohol, cooking oil and sweets. Most passersby are drab, in grey, khaki or navy outfits; their only colour the red Kim Il-sung badge pinned to each lapel. But women attending the military parade have brought out their bright traditional gowns for the holiday and others show a thirst for colour, with vivid bags or jackets. Hot pink is a surprisingly popular shade in Pyongyang. Most are immaculately made-up and all are neatly coiffed. Hair is a serious matter in North Korea, which licences a limited range of haircuts – in 2005, state television launched a series titled Let's Trim our Hair in Accordance with the Socialist Lifestyle.
On the streets, a handful of residents lick ice lollies; one tiny girl holds a candy floss stick in each hand. Across from our hotel, people jostle at food stalls for savoury pancakes, fritters and pizza (reportedly a favourite of Kim Jong-il's). An enormous white frosted cake with pink icing roses is priced at 9,000 won (£6.25), while a dish of shaved ice with syrup costs just 5 won. Young men take aim at shooting stalls, and around town crowds gather to watch open-air concerts, the bands lined up in neat rows like Merseybeat-era Beatles.
But some who know the city suggest that attractions such as the street lighting will vanish once we have gone. Even during our visit, most roads away from our hotel are dark. The sleek restaurants surrounding it are almost empty. The central department store is gloomy, illuminated only by late-afternoon light and a string of fairy lights. As at a rainy English fete, the effect of the bunting above the counters is more plaintive than festive. Stock lies untroubled in glass counters or on the shelves behind them: lengths of plaid fabric, clocks, footballs, pastel towels, TVs and even a cafetiere set. There are perhaps 20 visitors sprinkled across four sizeable floors and the only actual customer appears to be a small child buying a cheap plastic toy.
A street scene in Pyongyang. Photograph: Dan Chung/GuardianOld men playing cards in a park; a woman shopping for vegetables; tired workers jostling for space on a rusting trolley bus. These tiny glimpses of daily life would be unremarkable anywhere else. But this is Pyongyang, capital of one of the world's most insular countries, and even the mundane is an extraordinary sight – more fascinating to a journalist than the pomp of North Korea's largest military parade, the real reason we have been allowed in.
We expect to see the portraits of Eternal President Kim Il-sung and his son, the Dear Leader Kim Jong-il, gazing down at us from roadsides. We have been well briefed on socialist haircuts and vinalon, the miracle fabric made from limestone and better known for durability than comfort. We have read the propaganda, combining revolutionary fervour, the vocabulary of 30s potboilers and accounts of Kim's visits to potato-starch factories.
But who knew that The Da Vinci Code was a hit in this strictly controlled city? That Céline Dion is a karaoke favourite? Or that the mass performances are not only a tribute to the leadership and motherland, but the way that many young people find partners?
Few foreigners see this city at all. Around 2,000 western tourists visited last year, plus perhaps 10 times as many Chinese visitors. The expatriate population, excluding Chinese and Russian diplomats, and including children, stands at 150. Mobile phones are confiscated at entry; visitors are accompanied by official escorts at all times; tourists' photos are inspected and frequently deleted, even when their subject matter is – to outside eyes – entirely innocuous.
Information is so sparse that interpreting North Korea is not so much like reading tea leaves in a saucer as examining them while they float in a milky brew. People devote their careers to the country yet acknowledge they know little about it – one Seoul-based expert, Park Hyeong-jung, is reportedly writing a paper on "just how terrible our research and predictions are", though others say information about daily life – such as market prices – is much better than two decades ago.
Our rare media trip has been organised by the government at little notice to show the world that Kim Jong-un, the leader's youngest son, is now heir apparent. We arrive in Pyongyang less than 24 hours after flinging scribbled applications at the Beijing embassy and officials admit they hadn't expected so many journalists. With minders in short supply we have more freedom than usual, visiting the railway station, department store, vegetable shops and kiosks and a local restaurant. This is by far the wealthiest section of the wealthiest part of the country.
"Nobody who lives in Pyongyang is an ordinary person. This is the top five to 10% of the population," points out Barbara Demick, whose book Nothing To Envy offers a vivid account of ordinary life in North Korea.
On top of that, we have arrived amid unusual celebrations. The party has promised special supplies to households in the capital, including a bottle of alcohol, cooking oil and sweets. Most passersby are drab, in grey, khaki or navy outfits; their only colour the red Kim Il-sung badge pinned to each lapel. But women attending the military parade have brought out their bright traditional gowns for the holiday and others show a thirst for colour, with vivid bags or jackets. Hot pink is a surprisingly popular shade in Pyongyang. Most are immaculately made-up and all are neatly coiffed. Hair is a serious matter in North Korea, which licences a limited range of haircuts – in 2005, state television launched a series titled Let's Trim our Hair in Accordance with the Socialist Lifestyle.
On the streets, a handful of residents lick ice lollies; one tiny girl holds a candy floss stick in each hand. Across from our hotel, people jostle at food stalls for savoury pancakes, fritters and pizza (reportedly a favourite of Kim Jong-il's). An enormous white frosted cake with pink icing roses is priced at 9,000 won (£6.25), while a dish of shaved ice with syrup costs just 5 won. Young men take aim at shooting stalls, and around town crowds gather to watch open-air concerts, the bands lined up in neat rows like Merseybeat-era Beatles.
But some who know the city suggest that attractions such as the street lighting will vanish once we have gone. Even during our visit, most roads away from our hotel are dark. The sleek restaurants surrounding it are almost empty. The central department store is gloomy, illuminated only by late-afternoon light and a string of fairy lights. As at a rainy English fete, the effect of the bunting above the counters is more plaintive than festive. Stock lies untroubled in glass counters or on the shelves behind them: lengths of plaid fabric, clocks, footballs, pastel towels, TVs and even a cafetiere set. There are perhaps 20 visitors sprinkled across four sizeable floors and the only actual customer appears to be a small child buying a cheap plastic toy.
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At first glance, it seemed like any other large shopping center. Then I saw giant the roller coaster.
Edmonton, the provincial capital of Alberta, Canada, doesn't seem like the sort of place that would be home to North America's largest mall, but here it is. In a city of less than a million people, this huge surbuban complex has become the city's best-known landmark.
West Edmonton Mall is, to some degree, just like Australia's mammoth shopping centres - endless lanes of chain stores selling electronics, homewares and clothes, clothes, clothes - but there are a few factors that set it apart, such as the indoor amusement park (complete with rollercoaster), the enormous water park and the resident sea lions (seriously).
These extra features mean the mall has more in common with some of the mega-casino complexes in Las Vegas than with your typical shopping centre (and, yes, there's a casino here too). But first and foremost, my girlfriend and I are here to shop. We're nearing the end of our Canadian trip and it's time to start picking up souvenirs and gifts (mainly for ourselves). In fact, every time I had been dragged into a store elsewhere in Canada I'd used the Edmonton visit as a get-out clause.
"Don't buy that now! Wait until we get to the mall," I'd say, and it worked a treat.
On the negative side, I was now paying for it by being dragged into many of the mall's 800 stores to look at handbags, dresses and boots. For the most part, the mall's fashion stores tend to be well-known chains, some available in Australia (Espirit, French Connection, Hugo Boss) some not (Gap, Banana Republic and the seemingly much sought-after Zara). If you're looking for unique or local fashions, the mall's probably not the best place to find them. Edmonton also boasts the very funky Whyte Avenue, which is populated by an endless parade of hip young things and is home to a multitude of cool stores, bars and restaurants.
Back at the mall, I was beginning to discover what sets it apart from Chadstone. The first thing I saw was the ice-skating rink. A huge space in the centre of the mall, it's where young Edmontonians come to show off their skills on the ice. They leap, spin and occasionally fall over, but for the most part they're exceptionally good. You probably have to be, because the rink is open to the rest of the mall, meaning shoppers can stop and watch while they sip their Tim Horton's coffee.
More unusual than the skating rink was the life-sized replica of Christopher Columbus's ship, the Santa Maria, sitting in an indoor lake that's reportedly the biggest in the world. Next to this was the sea lion pool, where a pair of Californian sea lions and their trainers perform free shows twice a day. The pool is next to an enclosure featuring several lemurs and a three-toed sloth. I began to realise why the mall was accredited as a zoo.
Originally opened in 1981 by the Ghermezian family (patriarch Jacob moved to Edmonton from New York and his decendents, including 30-odd grandchildren, still reportedly live in the city) the mall started with 220 stores, but within two years this had grown to 460. Over the next 16 years, at an overall cost of $C1.2 billion ($1.3 billion), it continued to grow and hold the record as the world's largest mall.
It lost that status in 2004, as Asian and Middle Eastern construction booms saw it overtaken (it now ranks as the world's fifth largest).
Still, many of the mall's stats are mind boggling. It covers 492,000 square metres and is home to the world's largest car park (room for 20,000 vehicles). There's 23,500 jobs here – on basic maths that means about 3 per cent of the city's 780,000 population works here.
So large is the place that I can believe it when a taxi driver tells me that groups of teenage girls runaway from home to come and live in the mall (I fail to see any evidence of these girls for myself). And for those visitors who really never want to leave, there's a 355-room hotel, suggestively called Fantasyland, on site.
For many, though, the mall has two major non-shopping drawcards: World Waterpark and Galaxyland.
The first, as the name suggests, is an enormous indoor water park, complete with waterslides several storeys high and the world's largest indoor wave pool. Even though it's a warm day outside, this indoor oasis is packed with families enjoying fun in the … skylight. Not wanting to pack wet togs when we depart in the morning, we opt to give the water park a miss and head instead to Galaxyland.
Galaxyland claims to be the world's largest indoor amusement park, but a first glance at the carousel and toy train it all seems a little smaller and, well, kiddie-sized compared with outdoor parks. But that's before step into the rear section and see the rollercoaster. Called the Mindbender, it's 14 storeys high with three loops and yet, like all the attractions here, it's indoors.
Now, I may be in my mid-30s, but I still love a good rollercoaster. And yet, I like to watch it go around a few times before biting the bullet and getting on board. Unfortunately, it looks like the Mindbender isn't running, as we wait around for several minutes and see no activity. But just as we're about to give up, we see people boarding. Turns out that, as it's a Monday, it's just quiet. We head downstairs and are first in line for the next ride.
As far as rollercoasters go, it's a good one. As we rapidly ascend to the apex at the beginning of the ride, we're treated to a window view out across the top of the mall. Then, the plunge kicks in and we're also turned upside down.
After we can walk straight again, we take on a couple of the tamer rides in the park, before remembering what we came here for in the first place: shopping.
We've been here for hours and still haven't bought a thing. As my girlfriend takes me through another series of clothing shops, I spot a couple of good-looking bargain shirts and a jumper. After the purchase, I lead the shopping stakes 3-0. It's an upset no one would have predicted.
Trading hours are running out, but my girlfriend finally finds something she likes: a bag from Urban Outfitters. Eight hundred shops later, we've come back to the very first place we went into. Still, it's best to shop around.
Craig Platt travelled as a guest of the Canadian Tourism Commission and Tourism Edmonton
At first glance, it seemed like any other large shopping center. Then I saw giant the roller coaster.Edmonton, the provincial capital of Alberta, Canada, doesn't seem like the sort of place that would be home to North America's largest mall, but here it is. In a city of less than a million people, this huge surbuban complex has become the city's best-known landmark.
West Edmonton Mall is, to some degree, just like Australia's mammoth shopping centres - endless lanes of chain stores selling electronics, homewares and clothes, clothes, clothes - but there are a few factors that set it apart, such as the indoor amusement park (complete with rollercoaster), the enormous water park and the resident sea lions (seriously).These extra features mean the mall has more in common with some of the mega-casino complexes in Las Vegas than with your typical shopping centre (and, yes, there's a casino here too). But first and foremost, my girlfriend and I are here to shop. We're nearing the end of our Canadian trip and it's time to start picking up souvenirs and gifts (mainly for ourselves). In fact, every time I had been dragged into a store elsewhere in Canada I'd used the Edmonton visit as a get-out clause.
"Don't buy that now! Wait until we get to the mall," I'd say, and it worked a treat.
On the negative side, I was now paying for it by being dragged into many of the mall's 800 stores to look at handbags, dresses and boots. For the most part, the mall's fashion stores tend to be well-known chains, some available in Australia (Espirit, French Connection, Hugo Boss) some not (Gap, Banana Republic and the seemingly much sought-after Zara). If you're looking for unique or local fashions, the mall's probably not the best place to find them. Edmonton also boasts the very funky Whyte Avenue, which is populated by an endless parade of hip young things and is home to a multitude of cool stores, bars and restaurants.
Back at the mall, I was beginning to discover what sets it apart from Chadstone. The first thing I saw was the ice-skating rink. A huge space in the centre of the mall, it's where young Edmontonians come to show off their skills on the ice. They leap, spin and occasionally fall over, but for the most part they're exceptionally good. You probably have to be, because the rink is open to the rest of the mall, meaning shoppers can stop and watch while they sip their Tim Horton's coffee.
More unusual than the skating rink was the life-sized replica of Christopher Columbus's ship, the Santa Maria, sitting in an indoor lake that's reportedly the biggest in the world. Next to this was the sea lion pool, where a pair of Californian sea lions and their trainers perform free shows twice a day. The pool is next to an enclosure featuring several lemurs and a three-toed sloth. I began to realise why the mall was accredited as a zoo.
Originally opened in 1981 by the Ghermezian family (patriarch Jacob moved to Edmonton from New York and his decendents, including 30-odd grandchildren, still reportedly live in the city) the mall started with 220 stores, but within two years this had grown to 460. Over the next 16 years, at an overall cost of $C1.2 billion ($1.3 billion), it continued to grow and hold the record as the world's largest mall.
It lost that status in 2004, as Asian and Middle Eastern construction booms saw it overtaken (it now ranks as the world's fifth largest).
Still, many of the mall's stats are mind boggling. It covers 492,000 square metres and is home to the world's largest car park (room for 20,000 vehicles). There's 23,500 jobs here – on basic maths that means about 3 per cent of the city's 780,000 population works here.
So large is the place that I can believe it when a taxi driver tells me that groups of teenage girls runaway from home to come and live in the mall (I fail to see any evidence of these girls for myself). And for those visitors who really never want to leave, there's a 355-room hotel, suggestively called Fantasyland, on site.
For many, though, the mall has two major non-shopping drawcards: World Waterpark and Galaxyland.
The first, as the name suggests, is an enormous indoor water park, complete with waterslides several storeys high and the world's largest indoor wave pool. Even though it's a warm day outside, this indoor oasis is packed with families enjoying fun in the … skylight. Not wanting to pack wet togs when we depart in the morning, we opt to give the water park a miss and head instead to Galaxyland.
Galaxyland claims to be the world's largest indoor amusement park, but a first glance at the carousel and toy train it all seems a little smaller and, well, kiddie-sized compared with outdoor parks. But that's before step into the rear section and see the rollercoaster. Called the Mindbender, it's 14 storeys high with three loops and yet, like all the attractions here, it's indoors.
Now, I may be in my mid-30s, but I still love a good rollercoaster. And yet, I like to watch it go around a few times before biting the bullet and getting on board. Unfortunately, it looks like the Mindbender isn't running, as we wait around for several minutes and see no activity. But just as we're about to give up, we see people boarding. Turns out that, as it's a Monday, it's just quiet. We head downstairs and are first in line for the next ride.
As far as rollercoasters go, it's a good one. As we rapidly ascend to the apex at the beginning of the ride, we're treated to a window view out across the top of the mall. Then, the plunge kicks in and we're also turned upside down.
After we can walk straight again, we take on a couple of the tamer rides in the park, before remembering what we came here for in the first place: shopping.
We've been here for hours and still haven't bought a thing. As my girlfriend takes me through another series of clothing shops, I spot a couple of good-looking bargain shirts and a jumper. After the purchase, I lead the shopping stakes 3-0. It's an upset no one would have predicted.
Trading hours are running out, but my girlfriend finally finds something she likes: a bag from Urban Outfitters. Eight hundred shops later, we've come back to the very first place we went into. Still, it's best to shop around.
Craig Platt travelled as a guest of the Canadian Tourism Commission and Tourism Edmonton
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Amusement park or Theme park is the general word for a compilation of rides and other amusement attractions assemble for the purpose of amusing a large collection of populace. An amusement playing field is more complicated than a easy city park or playing field, more often than not provided that attractions meant to cater to children, teenagers, and adults. A theme park is a type of enjoyment park which has been built around one or more themes, such as an American West subject matter, or Atlantis. Today, the terms amusement parks and theme parks are often used interchangeably. 
Busch Gardens is a festivity of civilization both old and new—from the exquisite charm of European villages to the high-tech enthusiasm of out of this world coasters. Coaster enthusiasts who make a custom of riding the optimum and most exciting coasters in the world determination come across some of the most memorable right here similar to the 205foot, 70 mph, 90-degree drop you’ll experience on Griffon. Busch Gardens is situated in 2 seats. One is in Williamsburg, VA. And the other is in Tampa,FL.
Cedar Point - It's the number-one rated enjoyment park on the earth. It is located in Sandusky, Oh. It's also the subsequent oldest amusement park in North America. With a the past dating back to 1870, the typical enjoyment park/resort on the shore of Lake Erie has seen its share of rides, roller coasters, trends and history. The park has more 15 roller coasters 68 rides than any other park in the world.
Discovery Cove in Orlando, FL. Discovery Cove is intended the way that theme parks be supposed to be, with no manifestation and unfinished go-ahead. It also represents a new breed of theme park. Only 1,000 populace are allowed at a time into the park, which is built as a series of lagoons, coral reefs, rivers and white sand beaches. The main magnetism of Discovery Cove is communication with natural world. visitors can swim and play with bottlenose dolphins, snorkel through coral reefs and snorkel past 4-foot-wide stingrays. In one lagoon, sharks and barracudas are kept behind a clear acrylic dividing wall so you feel as if you're swimming with them. Guests can also bound into the river and go in swimming past the park's aviary
Amusement park or Theme park is the general word for a compilation of rides and other amusement attractions assemble for the purpose of amusing a large collection of populace. An amusement playing field is more complicated than a easy city park or playing field, more often than not provided that attractions meant to cater to children, teenagers, and adults. A theme park is a type of enjoyment park which has been built around one or more themes, such as an American West subject matter, or Atlantis. Today, the terms amusement parks and theme parks are often used interchangeably. Busch Gardens is a festivity of civilization both old and new—from the exquisite charm of European villages to the high-tech enthusiasm of out of this world coasters. Coaster enthusiasts who make a custom of riding the optimum and most exciting coasters in the world determination come across some of the most memorable right here similar to the 205foot, 70 mph, 90-degree drop you’ll experience on Griffon. Busch Gardens is situated in 2 seats. One is in Williamsburg, VA. And the other is in Tampa,FL. Cedar Point - It's the number-one rated enjoyment park on the earth. It is located in Sandusky, Oh. It's also the subsequent oldest amusement park in North America. With a the past dating back to 1870, the typical enjoyment park/resort on the shore of Lake Erie has seen its share of rides, roller coasters, trends and history. The park has more 15 roller coasters 68 rides than any other park in the world.
Discovery Cove in Orlando, FL. Discovery Cove is intended the way that theme parks be supposed to be, with no manifestation and unfinished go-ahead. It also represents a new breed of theme park. Only 1,000 populace are allowed at a time into the park, which is built as a series of lagoons, coral reefs, rivers and white sand beaches. The main magnetism of Discovery Cove is communication with natural world. visitors can swim and play with bottlenose dolphins, snorkel through coral reefs and snorkel past 4-foot-wide stingrays. In one lagoon, sharks and barracudas are kept behind a clear acrylic dividing wall so you feel as if you're swimming with them. Guests can also bound into the river and go in swimming past the park's aviary
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What is hotel design?
A discipline that takes care of the creation of a perfect ambience for the guests is widely known as hotel design. It is basically designing a place where clients touch base after tiring journeys, or a hard day's work, for which the host is paid money. Even though designing a hotel comprises of a mere 15% of the total budget, it accounts for a whopping 70%of its income. Hotel designs have come a long way from their erstwhile days, with specialized architects, builders, interior designers, contractors and suppliers pitching in their share. Today, hotel design includes building specialized buildings with the required amenities for the purpose of attracting clients, or renovating an old hotel building, or converting other structures such as palaces and forts into a hotel. But, despite there being no consensus upon the ideal hotel design, the fact remains that a good location and an efficient structure are the main ingredients of an attractive design.
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Hotel design vis a vis its functions
Hotel DesigningA hotel is divided into a number of segments some of them being, restaurants, bedrooms, suites, reception, entry lounge, laundry area etc. It is of utmost importance that the smooth functioning of one area does not interfere with that of the others. The noise or the movement of people in one area should not disturb both the people working, and the guests in other areas. For this reason, hotels are designed inside out. This ensures good functionality.
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Decide upon the theme of the hotel
Before starting to design the interiors, give a second thought to the prevalent theme that your hotel would adhere to. There are many new trends emerging in the design industry. Boil down your choice to a select few, and then zero in upon the final choice. The look can vary anywhere between grunge, international, chic, boutique, urban or classical, but since a hotel offers a formal setting; a grunge theme would be too bold a statement.
Adventure in design
Clients worldwide have become more demanding. They want aesthetically and creatively appealing designs, better technology to have everything at their fingertips, and facilities that allow them to indulge, like a good swimming pool, an in-house gym, or a relaxing spa massage, just a call away. Also, gone are the days of heavily formal designs in hotels. The new breed of adventurous designers and travelers has made the hotels rethink their set beliefs about guest service. Business travelers have also contributed towards the adventurous design trends in the hotel industry. They want to be surprised or wowed each time they walk in. The reason for a more casual ambience in hotels can also be attributed to the need of frequent travelers to feel at home. A formal setting definitely comes in the way of it.
The increased periodicity of renovations
Only a decade back, renovations would be carried out at a gap of five to seven years. The periodicity has now increased to three to five years. This has increased the workload on designers, but eased their work because of the hoteliers' enthusiasm to experiment. It has been noticed that more number of guests are looking forward to a signature restaurant, with a signature chef, and a signature menu. This has increased the possibilities in the design arena.
The hotel designer's social milieu
The social milieu from which the designer hails considerably affects the way he views the world. The emerging concept of a global citizen has seen many shun the local cultural ethnicity, while others are eager to have a taste of the same. It is therefore important to have a view of what type of guests your hotel would want to cater to, to decide upon the designer. If the hotel wants to remain seeped in the regional norms, and provide its gusts with an cultural insight, a local designer, or at least one who is familiar with the cultural background, would be the safest bet. On the other hand, if you need to project your hotel as a boutique hotel, try an international designer, who has experience in designing hotels catering to guests from the world over.
The shift in focus
Unlike some years ago, the cynosure of the guest room is no more the bed, but the bathroom. The conventional claustrophobic bathrooms are being replaced by expanded ones, with showers instead of tubs, and quality fixtures and finishes.
Including the guests' suggestions
The suggestions of the guests need to be paid heed to, if you want your design to be the finest blend of functionality and aesthetics. No other inputs hold as much importance as this one, because of the practicality involved. Also it is the guest who is the end user of the design and that makes him the best judge.
Conclusion
The demand of business and pleasure travelers is becoming more diverse. The hospitality industry needs to incorporate the upcoming trends in design to cater to their clients. It has been predicted by experts and analysts that the future will belong to hotels with colossal construction, bigger rooms and in room kitchens. Keeping the design simple yet efficient is the key.
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Monopoly Streets: PlayStation 3
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Monopoly Streets: PlayStation 3 Tube. Duration : 1.42 Mins.
To celebrate its 75th anniversary, the world of Monopoly comes to life through a living, breathing city that you can build, own, and monopolize. MONOPOLY STREETS has everything you love about the board game, presented as a street level tour of Mr. Monopoly's fully animated world. Engage in a head-to-head race to evolve the surrounding city, accumulate the most wealth, and own it all! Play against your friends live and online on Xbox 360 and PS3! New features, such as property auctions, add new excitement to the classic play. From the cheap motels on Baltic Avenue to the luxurious Boardwalk suites, there is excitement around every corner in this remade classic.
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To celebrate its 75th anniversary, the world of Monopoly comes to life through a living, breathing city that you can build, own, and monopolize. MONOPOLY STREETS has everything you love about the board game, presented as a street level tour of Mr. Monopoly's fully animated world. Engage in a head-to-head race to evolve the surrounding city, accumulate the most wealth, and own it all! Play against your friends live and online on Xbox 360 and PS3! New features, such as property auctions, add new excitement to the classic play. From the cheap motels on Baltic Avenue to the luxurious Boardwalk suites, there is excitement around every corner in this remade classic.
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Harry/Hermione - Twenty Years
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Deathly Hallows AU. After their narrow escape from Godric's Hollow, Hermione takes herself and Harry to another location that her family used to visit instead of the Forest of Dean, prolonging the search for the Sword of Gryffindor and Ron's return. The two use the muggle world to their advantage as they travel by car and hideout in seedy motels. And as they continue searching for horcruxes and the sword, Hermione starts to figure out the connection between Harry and Voldemort. Wanna reblog this vid on tumblr? Here's the link: alli6.tumblr.com So, this vid started out as just me wanting to make a vid where Harry and Hermione use their shared muggle background on the horcrux hunt...and also manip a 40 second sex scene. But anyways, I was sort of going for a Supernatural, Sam and Dean road-trip kind of theme. This vid though...I can't even begin to explain how much this vid has pissed me off. Spoiler alert: a metric fuck-ton. It's been a pain-in-the-ass, but I hope you guys enjoy it all the same! Also, I was going to add voiceovers to make certain parts a little clearer, but as you can see from the above paragraph, this vid has irritated me a bit. So, if you need any parts of the storyline clarified, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to give you an answer. And special thanks to Jennyannem for assuring me this wasn't total crap and encouraging my ass to get this monster finished :) Song: Twenty Years by Placebo
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Deathly Hallows AU. After their narrow escape from Godric's Hollow, Hermione takes herself and Harry to another location that her family used to visit instead of the Forest of Dean, prolonging the search for the Sword of Gryffindor and Ron's return. The two use the muggle world to their advantage as they travel by car and hideout in seedy motels. And as they continue searching for horcruxes and the sword, Hermione starts to figure out the connection between Harry and Voldemort. Wanna reblog this vid on tumblr? Here's the link: alli6.tumblr.com So, this vid started out as just me wanting to make a vid where Harry and Hermione use their shared muggle background on the horcrux hunt...and also manip a 40 second sex scene. But anyways, I was sort of going for a Supernatural, Sam and Dean road-trip kind of theme. This vid though...I can't even begin to explain how much this vid has pissed me off. Spoiler alert: a metric fuck-ton. It's been a pain-in-the-ass, but I hope you guys enjoy it all the same! Also, I was going to add voiceovers to make certain parts a little clearer, but as you can see from the above paragraph, this vid has irritated me a bit. So, if you need any parts of the storyline clarified, feel free to ask and I'll do my best to give you an answer. And special thanks to Jennyannem for assuring me this wasn't total crap and encouraging my ass to get this monster finished :) Song: Twenty Years by Placebo
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Basics Of Ethics And Morals
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Basics Of Ethics And Morals
Throughout history, man has always struggled with the issue of right and wrong and ethics and justice. According to the dictionary, ethics is defined as "the study of the general nature of morals and of the specific moral choices to be made by the individual in his relationship with others". In simple terms, ethics provides the evaluation mechanisms and theories, based on which a particular action is adjudged as right or wrong, or as good deed or bad deed. It tries to answer the questions "why is this good?" if something is judged as good or right and "why is this bad?" if something is judged as bad or wrong.
Knowing about ethics does not mean that one will always end up doing the morally correct thing. However, it makes you more capable of explaining your actions -- like although you knew that this was wrong, you were forced to do it owing to the circumstances.
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The moral absolutism approach presumes the existence of eternal moral values and principles that are applicable at all times and at all places and circumstances. It considers that the moral quality of the action or behavior lies on the quality of the act itself (which means that something which is right is always right and something which is wrong is always wrong) irrespective of the circumstances that cause the act or the consequences that result from the act.
Basics Of Ethics And MoralsThe ethical relativism approach presumes that moral values and principles are not right or wrong, but can vary with different circumstances -- moral views can vary depending on how different cultures or individuals perceive a particular action or behavior. It is a very flexible approach and considers that the moral quality of the action or behavior is based on the circumstances that cause the act or the consequences that result from the act rather than the actual act itself. For instance, an action is adjudged as right if it proves to be highly beneficial to a large number of people.
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Hotels near Hershey Park
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The most famous of the attractions located in Hershey, PA is Hershey Park, an amusement park that first opened in 1907 as a place for Hershey employees to enjoy some downtime. Today, it’s where you can find 13 thrilling roller coasters of all styles and more than 50 other rides and attractions.
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As a big roller coaster fan, I made it a point to ride as many as possible in the single day I spent at Hershey Park. The park is home to plenty of coaster history, including the first coaster with an inversion on the United States east coast, the SooperDooperLooper, and the first wooden racing/dueling roller coaster, Lightning Racer. While Racer was my favorite ride of the park, coaster enthusiasts will enjoy the 95-degree downward drop of Fahrenheit and the historic value of Wild Cat, originally built in 1923.
The most famous of the attractions located in Hershey, PA is Hershey Park, an amusement park that first opened in 1907 as a place for Hershey employees to enjoy some downtime. Today, it’s where you can find 13 thrilling roller coasters of all styles and more than 50 other rides and attractions.As a big roller coaster fan, I made it a point to ride as many as possible in the single day I spent at Hershey Park. The park is home to plenty of coaster history, including the first coaster with an inversion on the United States east coast, the SooperDooperLooper, and the first wooden racing/dueling roller coaster, Lightning Racer. While Racer was my favorite ride of the park, coaster enthusiasts will enjoy the 95-degree downward drop of Fahrenheit and the historic value of Wild Cat, originally built in 1923.
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We have a couple of Legoland Florida renderings and more complete information about the Winter Haven theme park, which is scheduled to open in October 2011.
These are renderings from the park’s Castle Hill section, which will be new construction at the park. The castle will be home to the Dragon indoor-outdoor roller coaster. To repeat my favorite quote from yesterday’s media briefing, general manager Adrian Jones said, “
There’s a perception in Central Florida that you have to build a castle in order to have a successful theme park.So we built one.OK, let’s examine the ticket situation. Pre-sales have begun on single-day tickets and annual passes. They can be purchased at Source http://www.LegolandFloridaResort.com.
We have a couple of Legoland Florida renderings and more complete information about the Winter Haven theme park, which is scheduled to open in October 2011.
These are renderings from the park’s Castle Hill section, which will be new construction at the park. The castle will be home to the Dragon indoor-outdoor roller coaster. To repeat my favorite quote from yesterday’s media briefing, general manager Adrian Jones said, “
There’s a perception in Central Florida that you have to build a castle in order to have a successful theme park.So we built one.OK, let’s examine the ticket situation. Pre-sales have begun on single-day tickets and annual passes. They can be purchased at Source http://www.LegolandFloridaResort.com.
Disney California Adventure Overview
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Combine the magic of Disney with the best that California has to offer and the result is Disney California Adventure, a theme park that celebrates the Golden State in style. Once you enter the gates of this park, you are transported to the land of promise, opportunity and glamour. Disney California Adventure is a journey from the California of yesterday to today and a tribute to this land of dreams. Its larger than life images and icons seem to be plucked from a Hollywood blockbuster. From Grizzly Peak (an icon at the park) to a white knuckled roller coaster, the sights and sounds are inspired by the rich history of this majestic state. Guests can ‘soar’ high above the pacific coastline, bobbing along white water rapids, tumbling down an elevator shaft or simply savor a glass of wine from the Napa Valley. Whether you prefer "action, comedy or romance," Disney California Adventure has something for everyone.
When the "Entertainment Capital of the World" gets a touch of Disney, you know that Disney California Adventure will be an unforgettable experience.
Combine the magic of Disney with the best that California has to offer and the result is Disney California Adventure, a theme park that celebrates the Golden State in style. Once you enter the gates of this park, you are transported to the land of promise, opportunity and glamour. Disney California Adventure is a journey from the California of yesterday to today and a tribute to this land of dreams. Its larger than life images and icons seem to be plucked from a Hollywood blockbuster. From Grizzly Peak (an icon at the park) to a white knuckled roller coaster, the sights and sounds are inspired by the rich history of this majestic state. Guests can ‘soar’ high above the pacific coastline, bobbing along white water rapids, tumbling down an elevator shaft or simply savor a glass of wine from the Napa Valley. Whether you prefer "action, comedy or romance," Disney California Adventure has something for everyone.When the "Entertainment Capital of the World" gets a touch of Disney, you know that Disney California Adventure will be an unforgettable experience.
World's best theme Park
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Amusement park or Theme park is the general word for a compilation of rides and other amusement attractions assemble for the purpose of amusing a large collection of populace. An amusement playing field is more complicated than a easy city park or playing field, more often than not provided that attractions meant to cater to children, teenagers, and adults. A theme park is a type of enjoyment park which has been built around one or more themes, such as an American West subject matter, or Atlantis. Today, the terms amusement parks and theme parks are often used interchangeably. Busch Gardens is a festivity of civilization both old and new—from the exquisite charm of European villages to the high-tech enthusiasm of out of this world coasters. Coaster enthusiasts who make a custom of riding the optimum and most exciting coasters in the world determination come across some of the most memorable right here similar to the 205foot, 70 mph, 90-degree drop you’ll experience on Griffon. Busch Gardens is situated in 2 seats. One is in Williamsburg, VA. And the other is in Tampa,FL.
Cedar Point - It's the number-one rated enjoyment park on the earth. It is located in Sandusky, Oh. It's also the subsequent oldest amusement park in North America. With a the past dating back to 1870, the typical enjoyment park/resort on the shore of Lake Erie has seen its share of rides, roller coasters, trends and history. The park has more 15 roller coasters 68 rides than any other park in the world.
Discovery Cove in Orlando, FL. Discovery Cove is intended the way that theme parks be supposed to be, with no manifestation and unfinished go-ahead. It also represents a new breed of theme park. Only 1,000 populace are allowed at a time into the park, which is built as a series of lagoons, coral reefs, rivers and white sand beaches. The main magnetism of Discovery Cove is communication with natural world. visitors can swim and play with bottlenose dolphins, snorkel through coral reefs and snorkel past 4-foot-wide stingrays. In one lagoon, sharks and barracudas are kept behind a clear acrylic dividing wall so you feel as if you're swimming with them. Guests can also bound into the river and go in swimming past the park's aviary
Amusement park or Theme park is the general word for a compilation of rides and other amusement attractions assemble for the purpose of amusing a large collection of populace. An amusement playing field is more complicated than a easy city park or playing field, more often than not provided that attractions meant to cater to children, teenagers, and adults. A theme park is a type of enjoyment park which has been built around one or more themes, such as an American West subject matter, or Atlantis. Today, the terms amusement parks and theme parks are often used interchangeably. Busch Gardens is a festivity of civilization both old and new—from the exquisite charm of European villages to the high-tech enthusiasm of out of this world coasters. Coaster enthusiasts who make a custom of riding the optimum and most exciting coasters in the world determination come across some of the most memorable right here similar to the 205foot, 70 mph, 90-degree drop you’ll experience on Griffon. Busch Gardens is situated in 2 seats. One is in Williamsburg, VA. And the other is in Tampa,FL. Cedar Point - It's the number-one rated enjoyment park on the earth. It is located in Sandusky, Oh. It's also the subsequent oldest amusement park in North America. With a the past dating back to 1870, the typical enjoyment park/resort on the shore of Lake Erie has seen its share of rides, roller coasters, trends and history. The park has more 15 roller coasters 68 rides than any other park in the world.
Discovery Cove in Orlando, FL. Discovery Cove is intended the way that theme parks be supposed to be, with no manifestation and unfinished go-ahead. It also represents a new breed of theme park. Only 1,000 populace are allowed at a time into the park, which is built as a series of lagoons, coral reefs, rivers and white sand beaches. The main magnetism of Discovery Cove is communication with natural world. visitors can swim and play with bottlenose dolphins, snorkel through coral reefs and snorkel past 4-foot-wide stingrays. In one lagoon, sharks and barracudas are kept behind a clear acrylic dividing wall so you feel as if you're swimming with them. Guests can also bound into the river and go in swimming past the park's aviary
Coney land mass gains first new roller-coasters since 1927
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The first new roller-coasters to be built at Coney Island in 80 years were opened on Wednesday as part of hard employment to turn around the twist downward of New York City's world-famous subject matter park.The Soarin' Eagle and Steeplechase roller-coasters are part of the new multimillion-dollar screech Zone theme park that replaced several more tumbledown attractions that had their have possession of loyal followings."Last summer was Coney Island's biggest in nearly a half century, and this year -with the addition of the first new roller coasters since the Cyclone opened in 1927 -it's going to be even bigger," New York City Mayor Bloomberg said on Wednesday.
"It had been decades since Coney Island saw any significant investment and the famed amusement district had dwindled as a result."
The City of New York rezoned Coney Island in 2009 in an attempt to revitalize the neighbourhood by preserving some of its historic attractions while encouraging the development of hotels, restaurants and retail stores in the amusement district and affordable housing in the surrounding residential neighborhoods.The city bought three parcels of land, totaling 2.8 hectares, and signed a 10-year lease with Central Amusement International, a New Jersey-based subsidiary of the Italian amusement park-ride manufacturer Zamperla, to build new theme parks.
The first, Luna Park, opened last year, helping attract more than 450,000 company to the neighbourhood last summer, the city said.
Under the revitalization plan, the city is spending more than $150 million on improvements to Coney Island, which has attracted thrill-seeking New Yorkers and tourists since the late 19th century.Mayor Bloomberg says the speculation will result in 6,000 everlasting jobs and create $14 billion of economic activity in New York over the next 30 years.
The redevelopment has had detractors, stirring the same sort of feelings as did the transformation of Times Square from an edgy neighbourhood into a family-friendly tourist attraction.
While some saw the Coney Island of the recent past as old-fashioned and seedy, others saw it as an authentic and charming neighbourhood where small-scale entrepreneurs could flourish.
The first new roller-coasters to be built at Coney Island in 80 years were opened on Wednesday as part of hard employment to turn around the twist downward of New York City's world-famous subject matter park.The Soarin' Eagle and Steeplechase roller-coasters are part of the new multimillion-dollar screech Zone theme park that replaced several more tumbledown attractions that had their have possession of loyal followings."Last summer was Coney Island's biggest in nearly a half century, and this year -with the addition of the first new roller coasters since the Cyclone opened in 1927 -it's going to be even bigger," New York City Mayor Bloomberg said on Wednesday.
"It had been decades since Coney Island saw any significant investment and the famed amusement district had dwindled as a result."
The City of New York rezoned Coney Island in 2009 in an attempt to revitalize the neighbourhood by preserving some of its historic attractions while encouraging the development of hotels, restaurants and retail stores in the amusement district and affordable housing in the surrounding residential neighborhoods.The city bought three parcels of land, totaling 2.8 hectares, and signed a 10-year lease with Central Amusement International, a New Jersey-based subsidiary of the Italian amusement park-ride manufacturer Zamperla, to build new theme parks.
The first, Luna Park, opened last year, helping attract more than 450,000 company to the neighbourhood last summer, the city said.
Under the revitalization plan, the city is spending more than $150 million on improvements to Coney Island, which has attracted thrill-seeking New Yorkers and tourists since the late 19th century.Mayor Bloomberg says the speculation will result in 6,000 everlasting jobs and create $14 billion of economic activity in New York over the next 30 years.
The redevelopment has had detractors, stirring the same sort of feelings as did the transformation of Times Square from an edgy neighbourhood into a family-friendly tourist attraction.
While some saw the Coney Island of the recent past as old-fashioned and seedy, others saw it as an authentic and charming neighbourhood where small-scale entrepreneurs could flourish.
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The ADDIE Model - Why Use It?
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The ADDIE Model - Why Use It?
If you are new to training development and have been thinking of putting together any type of training program, it is important to know and understand the most basic training tool used by professional trainers; it is called the ADDIE model.
The ADDIE model is basically a generic, systematic, step-by-step framework used by instructional designers, developers and trainers to ensure course development and learning does not occur in a haphazard, unstructured way. It is designed to ensure:
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(1) learners will achieve the goals of the course,
The ADDIE Model - Why Use It?(2) allows for the evaluation of learner's needs,
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(3) the design and development of training materials, and
(4) evaluation of effectiveness of the training program using processes with specific, measurable outcomes.
Background
ADDIE came about with the development of the Cold War after World War II as the United States military struggled with itself to find a way to create more effective training programs for increasingly complex subjects. The result of this struggle for increased effectiveness bore fruit in the form of Instructional Systems Design which in turn, led to the design models that are in use today. You will often hear ADDIE referred to as Instructional Systems Design (ISD), Instructional Systems Design & Development (ISDD), Systems Approach to Training (SAT) or Instructional Design (ID). Most of the current instructional design models you will find in the workplace today are variations or spin-offs of the original ADDIE model.
The Model
The literature on ADDIE estimates that there are well over 100 different ISD variations in use today, with almost all being based on the generic ADDIE model, which stands for Analysis, Design, Development, Implementation, and Evaluation; with each step or phase leading into the next as illustrated below:
Analysis ' Design ' Development ' Implementation ' Evaluation
One commonly accepted improvement to the ADDIE model that almost everyone uses whether consciously or unconsciously, is the use of what is often referred to as rapid prototyping which attempts to catch design flaws while they are still easy to fix. This is done by receiving ongoing feedback throughout all phases of the ADDIE model and making changes while moving forward.
During the Analysis phase, we define and develop as clear of an understanding of the audience's needs, constraints, existing knowledge, skills and the desired outcome of the training that we can. The Design phase endeavors to identify specific learning objectives, topic content, presentation methods and media, learner exercises and assessment criteria to be used. The Development phase creates and begins production of the learning materials to be used in the training. Implementation delivers the material by actually presenting and/or delivering the developed plan to the intended learning group or audience. After delivery, the Evaluation phase assesses the effectiveness of the topic content and training materials utilized in the training program and makes improvement changes for the next implementation or presentation. Let's take a look at each phase individually.
The Phases
The Analysis phase is the most important phase in the ADDIE model. It identifies areas requiring or needing training taking into account views of subject matter experts, the target audience, and the ultimate objectives and goals of the training.
During this phase, we define and develop as clear of an understanding of the audience's needs and constraints, existing knowledge, skills, and the desired outcome of the training as we can. It is here that we identify the learning problem, set the goals, objectives, any other relevant characteristics of the desired training, and consider the learning environment, available delivery options, and the timeline for the project.
Here are some areas that should be addressed during analysis phase:
o Who is the target audience; What is the minimum/maximum current knowledge of the participant audience? What are their characteristics? What are their special needs?
o What knowledge and skill deficiencies currently exist?
o What are the tasks currently performed by the target audience and what new skill level is required following the training.
o What are the available delivery options and methods for transferring the new skills to the workplace?
o What is the instructional setting; e.g. classroom, on-the-job, self study, etc?
o How do these skills connect to the intended audience?
o What is the timeline for project completion?
o What are the program constraints? Technological, timing and duration.
o What is going to cost to provide the training?
o Create performance measures for the tasks to be trained.
The Design phase is the systematic process of research, planning, identifying and specifying the complete design of the course objectives, lesson planning,topic content, training methodology, media, learner exercises, courseware content, and assessment criteria. Typically detailed prototypes are developed at this time, and the look, feel, design and content are determined.
During this phase, the following should be taken into account:
o The entry criteria or knowledge level the learner must demonstrate prior to training.
o Develop learning objectives for each task to be covered.
o Identify, structure and sequence the learning steps required to perform the task from easiest to most difficult.
o Based on the time allocated for the training, determine approximately how long it will take to deliver the program taking into consideration the instructor's pace, course format and mode of delivery adjusting content and format accordingly.
o Develop participant assessments, program evaluation methodology, data collection method, and reporting formats that will be use to determine mastery of the tasks to be delivered
o If possible, conduct mini knowledge presentations to validate the program will meet the designated learning requirements.
o Review implementation and evaluation costs, effort required and schedule.
The Development phase is the actual production and assembly of the materials that were developed in the design phase. At this point it is important to include whoever is responsible for which elements, time schedules, and deadlines. In this phase, all audio, video, and courseware materials are collected, prepared, created and ready to be tested.
During this phase, the following need be taken into account:
o List activities that will help the target audience learn the task.
o Select the delivery method most appropriate to the learning group.
o Develop and produce program materials, aids and instructional courseware.
o Combine the courseware into a smoothly transitioning presentation.
o Validate the material and presentation to ensure it meets all goals and objectives.
o Develop trainer guides, learner guides, job aids and participant resources as necessary.
o Prepare coaches and mentors who will be assisting with the training.
o Book venue, accommodations and travel arrangements.
o Schedule participants.
The Implementation phase is where the developed course is actually put into action, and the final product, developed based on needs and errors discovered while testing with a prototype product, is presented to the target audience.
Depending on the size of the audience and amount of time and resources allocated to this endeavor, the following considerations should be taken into account the day before or the morning of presentation day.
o Set up and prepare venue.
o The learning environment, i.e. room, is set-up and prepared prior to the arrival of the learners.
o Student registration area set when necessary with registration materials, instruction books, etc.
o Hands on equipment, computers, tools, software, etc. are in place at each station or seat. Make sure that if using a learning application, an external link, web-site or Internet connection that it is live and functioning.
o Conduct training session.
After delivery, the Evaluation phase, in a systemic process, considers feedback from the learners. The feedback gathered during this phase measures reaction, identifies what is working and not working, determines the effectiveness and quality of the delivery, and is designed to fine-tune the program. It validates whether the course satisfied its objectives and the effectiveness of the training materials used. It finds out whether the learning went as planned, and it may also uncover any obstacles that may have emerged, then, by making revisions, adjustments and corrections as needed, insures the success of the next presentation.
Use a well-designed post presentation questionnaire, evaluation and/or survey that provides for anonymous feedback if desired by the participant. Some or all of the following should be included in the evaluation:
o Was the information and/or message presented clear and understandable?
o Were the examples, illustrations, and demonstrations useful?
o Was the information presented personally relevant to the learner?
o Was the instruction interesting and, most importantly, motivating?
o How did the instruction impact the learner? If so, in what way. If not, why.
o What should be done differently?
o Of the material presented, what was most important to the learner? What was least important?
o What would the learner change, modify or adjust?
At the end of the program, collect the evaluations, review the program data, prepare and report performance results. In reviewing the program data the report should include but not be limited to the number of participant learners trained, percent of participants who passed the course, and their satisfaction with the material presented and how it was presented.
An honest evaluation of the program results at this point will yield a bountiful amount of information that can be used to perfect and insure the success of all future presentations. Use this information positively, and you will be rewarded with a superb result!
Note: Information for this article was collected from a number of sources located on the internet by searching under the criteria ADDIE.
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