Primed for a firestorm
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Repeated studies of western forests reveal ecological problems consisting of thick, sickly stands of trees that compete with one another for light, nutrients and water. This situation leads to an accumulation of dead trees and dry fuels that can start huge wildfires. A major problem in the suppression of wildfires is haphazard land development. A compact community with a distinct boundary to wildland area allows for the construction of defense perimeters for controlling fires. However, the situation is changed when homes are scattered across the landscape. Unrestricted land use carries with it ecological costs that can be avoided if coherent development patterns are pursued.
Publication Name: Forum for Applied Research and Public Policy
Subject: Science and technology
ISSN: 0887-8218
Year: 1999
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Portrait of a health-care entrepreneur
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Franketta Guinn founded the Metro Home Health Care Inc in Memphis, TN in 1984. The facility delivers in-home health and personal-care sevices to elderly clients. Ms Guinn was a former physical education teacher. She acquired her first administrative skills during her internship at a local county health care center. Ms Guinn cites her strong family values, diverse educational, personal and job-related experiences as the important elements for her success as a home health entrepreneur.
Publication Name: Journal of Career Planning & Employment
Subject: Careers and occupations
ISSN: 0884-5352
Year: 1992
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Pippi power
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Lindgren, 85, began writing children's stories as a young mother. Her Pippi Longstocking character became very popular with children throughout the world, and the books were made into films in many languages. Lindgren recalls the controversy surrounding Pippi.
Publication Name: Parenting
Subject: Family and marriage
ISSN: 0890-247X
Year: 1992
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