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Are Our National Parks in Trouble?

By
Real Estate Broker/Owner with Mission Grove Realty Inc.

snapple and lady libertyIt would seem so according to a recent news story.

Seems that we may soon see Corporate logos emblazoned for all to see on our Nations Treasures. Will we soon  see the likes of:

  • Liberty Mutual's Statue of Liberty?
  • The Mall of America's National Mall?
  • Bill Gates' Golden Gate Bridge?
  • Hanna Barbera's Yellowstone Park?
  • The Alaskan Wilderness by Exxon Mobil?
  • Taco Bell's Liberty Bell?
  • The White House sponsored by Dubai World?

Today's news story tells us that we are not to see advertising that shadows our National Treasures. It suggests "tasteful" advertising  without co-branding but, leave it to the corporate giants to eventually find the loopholes left there for them by government officials. It may come sooner than we think!

What would be your favorite Site / Corporate Sponsor Combo?

 

Comments (11)

Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
Male firedancer's at Volcanoes National Park...does that count?
Aug 27, 2007 12:14 PM
Christopher Walker
Mission Grove Realty Inc. - Hemet, CA
Local Broker and Realtor - Hemet & San Jacinto, CA
I dont think that would count. Kingsford may be a good one but, would likely end up as Hilton's Volcanoes National Park or....maybe Tumms? Preparation H? Tabasco Brand?
Aug 27, 2007 12:21 PM
Chrissy Harrison
Referral Only Realty - Longmont, CO
I'm on board if the male firedancers are going to be part of it! ;)
Aug 27, 2007 12:21 PM
Celeste "SALLY" Cheeseman
Liberty Homes - Mililani, HI
(RA) AHWD CRS ePRO OAHU HAWAII REAL ESTATE
I'll go with Preparation H...hey, maybe not ...doesn't that cool off?  Oh, I get it :)
Aug 27, 2007 12:28 PM
Jolynne Photography, Creative Wedding Photography, Family Portraits, Bar Mitzvahs
Jolynne Photography - Hemet, CA
Bat Mitzvahs, Senior Pictures, Event Photography

100 Grand Canyon - from the candy bar makers

Virgin Records Coral Reef National Monument - Virgin Islands

Green Giant Sequoia National Monument

Your friend,

Joey

Aug 27, 2007 01:08 PM
Christopher Walker
Mission Grove Realty Inc. - Hemet, CA
Local Broker and Realtor - Hemet & San Jacinto, CA

Good ones Joey! I really like the Grand Canyon and Sequoia. Ok....all 3 are good.

Aug 27, 2007 01:33 PM
John Occhi
AZ Veteran Notary Services - Marana, AZ
Mobile Notary Public/Certified Loan Signing Agent

Timex Watch and Times Square...

Washington Monument and Washington Mutual...

I was thinking Mission Grove Realty at our new Mission San Juan Capistrano office

Now Have a Blessed Day,

John Occhi, Hemet CA REALTOR
Mission Grove

Aug 27, 2007 04:14 PM
Christopher Walker
Mission Grove Realty Inc. - Hemet, CA
Local Broker and Realtor - Hemet & San Jacinto, CA
Mission Grove Realty's California Missions!
Aug 27, 2007 06:17 PM
Darren Orshoff
Team Orshoff - All things Riverside Real Estate - Riverside, CA
The Key To Your Home™

Mount Gay Rum Rushmore

Edison's Northern Lights

Star Wars Empire State Building

The Gateway Gateway Arch

Mount Fuji Apples

Home Depot Great Wall Of China

Ok...now I'm just tired...

Aug 27, 2007 06:27 PM
Bob Carney
Taylor-Made Deep Creek Vacations & Sales - Mc Henry, MD
Licensed MD/PA Real Estate Agent

Viagra helping "Old Faithful" after all these years.

"Currently, Old Faithful is erupting approximately every 20-30 minutes, ensuring a minimal waiting period for an exciting and educational experience the whole family is sure to love."~ http://www.oldfaithfulgeyser.com/  

Aug 28, 2007 12:45 AM
Christopher Walker
Mission Grove Realty Inc. - Hemet, CA
Local Broker and Realtor - Hemet & San Jacinto, CA
BoB and Darren: Thanks! Darren....but I dont like apples. Hey bob......The House and Senate already advertise and subsidize Viagra........
Aug 28, 2007 03:28 AM