Policy Formulation and the Telecommunications Act of 1996
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A 3 page overview of public policy formulation regard to the implementation the 1996 Telecommunications Act. Discusses policy formulation and legitimization, as well as the ability of statute to structure implementation. Emphasizes that the provisions of the Act have been made largely ineffective due to the numerous challenges the Act has faced and by the conflicting policies and actions being implemented by entities such as the FCC. Bibliography lists 4 sources.
Filename: PPstatut.wps
Essay Title: Policy Formulation and the Telecommunications Act of 1996

Paramedic Standards, British Columbia versus Ontario
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Although there are national guidelines, the standards for paramedics vary by region and province. This paper discusses the differences in certification standards for British Columbia and Ontario and finds that the two programs are dissimilar in that a paramedic can start working after completing a brief 80-hour training course in British Columbia, whereas all Ontario paramedics must be ALS certified. Bibliography lists 4 sources. JVparamed.rtf
Filename: JVparmed.rtf
Essay Title: Paramedic Standards, British Columbia versus Ontario

Policy Analysis of the Greenhouse Effect
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15 pages in length. The author discusses the policy analysis of the Greenhouse Effect. The problem of the greenhouse effect is defined. The different proposals are discussed. A recommendation is made to curtail the greenhouse effect. Several sources cited. Greenpol.
Filename: Greenpol.
Essay Title: Policy Analysis of the Greenhouse Effect

Science Museums on the Internet: As good as the real thing
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A comparison of online museums with physical museums. Observed is the Marian Koshland Science Museum on the Washington, D.C. mall, compared to its own website. The piece makes a very favorable comparison between the two, but posits that they both support public policy for DNA testing. Bibliography lists 3 sources. jvIntMus.rtf
Filename: jvIntMus.rtf
Essay Title: Science Museums on the Internet: As good as the real thing

Tariff Issues and Freer Trade
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A 16 page paper examining whether the nation of Jordan should further reduce trade tariffs in an effort to encourage greater international trade. Jordan has worked for years to attract greater foreign investment, and it reduced trade tariffs as part of satisfying requirements for admittance into the WTO. A recent survey shows that those nations with highest per capita incomes and greatest economic freedom are those (Hong Kong, Singapore and New Zealand) that maintain no tariffs at all. The paper recommends that Jordan further reduce trade tariffs as a method of encouraging foreign investment and developing a sustainable national economy. Includes 3 tables. Bibliography lists 20 sources.
Filename: KSJordanTrade.wps
Essay Title: Tariff Issues and Freer Trade

Community Policing in a Minority, Urban Neighborhood
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In 9 pages, the author discusses the issues concerning community policing in urban neighborhoods that are predominately made up of minorities, while focusing on one particular neighborhood, which is Miami, Florida. Bibliography lists 9 sources.
Filename: Pccompol.doc
Essay Title: Community Policing in a Minority, Urban Neighborhood

"Brinkley: "The Great Deluge"
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This 5 page paper discusses Douglas Brinkley's book "The Great Deluge" about Katrina's impact on New Orleans and the feeble response from all concerned. It proposes possible actions that could have been taken and evaluates their effectiveness. Bibliography lists 2 sources.
Filename: HVBrnkly.rtf
Essay Title: "Brinkley: "The Great Deluge"