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    Julian, As requested, the following brief, overviews the operation, maintenance and ownership of Professor’s Lake. Staff will meet with Parks Operations to review and confirm the roles and responsibilities as interpreted below to determine if any changes are required. There is a Professors’ Lake Service Level Agreement (SLA) pending with Parks drafted in 2014 pending approval. Of note, during the research of this document David Kenth, Senior Engineer Planning & Infrastructure City of Brampton, confirmed

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    Ownership has not always held the value to humans that it holds in the modern world. Long before philosophers, hunter-gatherer groups lived without any concept of ownership, but also lacked inequality and greed. It may be argued that, after these hunter-gatherers but before the modern time, owning and caring for possessions provided a way to move humanity forward, as goods could be difficult to come by and even more difficult to replace. However, ownership in present times and society is detrimental

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    Ownership is the act and state of having something in control or possession. Aristotle claims that owning tangible objects help to build moral character, while Jean-Paul Sartre proposes that ownership extends beyond to include intangible things such as skill or knowledge. Different objects can have varying effects on the development of self identity, leading us to who we grow as a person. A sense of self can be a reflection to what we own, whether it is a tangible or not. Ownership of intangible

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    “I think I could turn and live with the animals. They are so placid and self-contained,'; writes American poet Walt Whitman (Schellenberg 1). Yes, pets have been part of human culture throughout history, and in American households, they are more common than children. It is reported that 58% of U.S. households have at least one pet, whereas only 35% have children (Whitaker; Witherell 76). Owners spend billions of dollars each year on pet food, accessories, and veterinary care, but apparently

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    Property ownership comes with many rights and obligations. There are many different ways to obtain property and convey it to others. The greatest interest someone can have in property, in terms of degree of control over that property, is known as fee simple ownership. Fee simple ownership is also the most common interest in land. It is important to understand the obligations associated with property ownership before purchasing land or an estate. There are many rights associated with fee simple

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    Property ownership is a positive aspect because it can teach strong values. While E.M. Forster does point out some of the negative aspects of property ownerships in his essay “My Woods”. However, I believe that with property ownership comes many beneficial opportunities that cannot be achieved if property is rented from others rather than owned. Land ownership and home ownership is a major aspect of property there are many people who do own land. Property ownership of land is a good thing. The benefits

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    What is ownership? Ownership is the right, state, or process of possessing something. What is identity? Identity is the fact of being who or what a thing is. While it may not be evident, owning something can deeply express the identity go that person. The relationship between ownership and identity can be exceedingly complex; however, with a strenuous evaluation of what ownership truly means and with deep insight into how they affect each other, the correlation becomes clear. Since ownership means

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    Business Ownerships Anytime you start up a business or you take over another company there are multiple things you must do to get started. One of the major things one must do is decide on what type of ownership you want. There are many different types of business ownerships out there, but some will benefit you more than others. In this paper you will be learning about the difference two types of business ownerships you can have. The main point of the paper is to help someone that’s going to become

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    Ownership Argumentative Essay The idea of ownership has been a topic of interest for philosophers for many years, and over time, has brought about a variety of differing opinions and thoughts. Owning tangible items, as seen by Plato, is bad for character, but according to Aristotle, it is good for character. Jean-Paul Sartre has a completely different view and believes that ownership encompasses both the possession of tangible things as well as intangible things. All are viable opinions, but is one

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    4 Pet Ownership is an Unnecessary Hassle Pet ownership is often times seen as an amazing experience. Pets are not just all fun and games. Pets have to be cared for and nurtured just as humans are. Pets bare dependent on their owners for a certain quality of life. This may sometimes cause owners stress. Pets can be very costly to maintain. Many accommodations and adjustments have be made to properly care for and own a pet. Also pets can carry infections and diseases that may be transmitted to humans

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