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Petroleum Act Chapter 62:01, Parliament Of The Republic Of Trinidad And Tobago

Latin American Energy Policies

This is the most recent version of the Petroleum Act, which has been amended several times over. The provisions of this act cover private/public petroleum rights and licensing.

Decree No. 156-2007 - Forest, Protected Areas And Wildlife Law, Congreso Nacional De Honduras

Latin American Energy Policies

Law establishes the rules for the management, protection, restoration, use, conservation and promotion of Forest, Protected Areas and Wildlife resources. Art. 146 talks about the incentives for the use of environmental services including hydroelectric power plants.

Decree No. 144-2007 - Law For The Production And Consumption Of Biofuels, Congreso Nacional De Honduras

Latin American Energy Policies

Law which has as objective the research, production and use of biofuels in order to contribute to the reduction of environmental pollution, both locally and globally.

Teachers Talk: Pressure Points In The K-8 Mathematics Curriculum, Kim Rheinlander, Dorothy Wallace, Wells Morrison, Daniel Ansari, Donna Coch, B. Venus Williams

Numeracy

Forty K-8 teachers participated in small, in-depth, facilitated discussions about "pressure points" in the curriculum. We define a pressure point as a topic, skill, or concept that is crucial to future mathematics learning but which many or most students do not master to the extent expected at a given grade level. They are issues that persist from one grade level to the next; eventually they impair the ability of students to succeed in technical disciplines. The teachers identified a number of pressure points; we focus on an understanding of place value and "reasonableness" of answer as two examples that were …

Evolution Of Numeracy And The National Numeracy Network, Bernard L. Madison, Lynn Arthur Steen

Numeracy

The National Numeracy Network grew from heightened awareness of the complex and sophisticated nature of quantitative literacy and the resulting need for interdisciplinary attention to education for quantitative literacy in schools and colleges. This complexity and sophistication applies especially to the US where it is fueled by an agile economy and the needs of a democratic society. This paper describes the environment surrounding the National Numeracy Network’s establishment, some of its activities, and some complementary and synergistic actions by other professional societies. The paper concludes with a sample of quantitative literacy programs in colleges and universities

Assessment Of Maine's Long-Term Care Needs Baseline Report: Demographics And Use Of Long Term Care Services In Maine, Stuart Bratesman Mpp, Julie T. Fralich Mba, Karen Mauney, Catherine Mcguire Bs, Louise Olsen, Jasper Ziller

Disability & Aging

In 2006, the Office of Elder Services requested the assistance of the Muskie School in developing an assessment of long term care service use in Maine. This report provides baseline information on the demographic characteristics, participant characteristics and service use trends for people accessing long term care services in this State.

For purposes of this report, we have excluded people with MR/DD. Long term care services do not include community support services for people with mental illness.

In this report, long term care services include:

• Nursing Facility Services
• Private Non-medical Institutions
• Consumer Directed Attendant Services
• Day Health Services
• Elder and …

Decree 267 - Financial Cooperation Agreement For The Renewable Energy And Energy Efficiency Program, Ministerio De Relaciones Exteriores

Latin American Energy Policies

This decree enacts the financial agreement between the Chilean and German governments with respect to the Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Program.

Regulation Of Liquefied Petroleum Gas, Secretaría De Energía

Latin American Energy Policies

This ordinance aims to regulate the first hand sales, transportation, storage and distribution of liquefied petroleum gas. Such regulation activities may be carried out, with prior permission, by social and private sectors, which may build, operate and own pipelines, facilities and equipment, based on the terms of the provisions of this ordinance.

Leadership Behaviors That Improved Student Achievement In Three Selected Georgia High Schools, Cynthia Freeman-Smalls

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to examine the leadership behaviors that improved student achievement in three selected Georgia high schools. The participants were chosen based on successfully achieving adequate yearly progress (AYP) during 2005-2006 school years, as outlined by the Georgia Department of Education. Fifteen leaders from three Georgia high schools were interviewed to examine their roles in improving student achievement. Research protocol questions guided the interview to capture the essence of the work of leaders. Each participant answered seven questions derived from the review of literature to identify the leaders behavior that improved student achievement. The qualitative, phenomenological …

Women Of Talent: Gender And Government Appointments In Massachusetts, 2002–2007, Carol Hardy-Fanta, Kacie Kelly

Publications from the Center for Women in Politics and Public Policy

Despite the high educational and occupational attainment—and considerable talent—of women in Massachusetts, the state ranks just 22nd in the nation on women's overall share of top executive, legislative, and judicial posts, compared to their share of the population. The goals of this study were to (1) calculate the percentage of women holding senior-level positions in state government at these four points in time; (2) analyze the distribution of appointments by type of position and executive office; (3) provide possible explanations for the status of women’s representation in these positions; and (4) offer recommendations that will serve to promote the appointment …

Law No. 18.195 - Agrofuels, Asamblea General De Uruguay

Latin American Energy Policies

Law has as goal the encouragement and regulation of the production, marketing and use of agrofuels, including biodiesel.

Legislative Decree No. 404 - Law Of Fiscal Incentives For The Promotion Of Renewable Energy In The Generation Of Electricity, Asamblea Nacional Legislativa De El Salvador

Latin American Energy Policies

The goal of this Law is to promote investments in projects that use renewable energy sources such as hydraulic, geothermal, wind, solar and biomass.

Technology-Based Learning On At-Risk High School Students: An Evaluation Of The Martin Luther King Jr. Community Technology Center After-School Program, Makenzie Hawley Carpenter

Public Affairs Theses

Objective. High school students across North Texas are failing to meet the academic standards of the federal No Child Left Behind Act. In response, after-school programs have been implemented to support cognitive and communal development of these at-risk youth. Technology can play a role in after-school by expanding the boundaries of the traditional classroom. This study evaluates the Martin Luther King Jr. Community Technology Center (MLK CTC) After-School Program between August 2006 and July 2007. Methods. Evaluation outcomes are based on the MLK CTC program objectives. The evaluation looks also at educational gains within the program and employs a paired …

Investing In The Future Of The Indian It Industry: Prospects And Policy, Shyam Sunder

Shyam Sunder

No abstract provided.

From Dataveillance To Überveillance (Uberveillance) And The Realpolitik Of The Transparent Society, K. Michael, M. G. Michael

Professor Katina Michael

The 2007 Workshop on the Social Implications of National Security: from Dataveillance to Überveillance and the Realpolitik of the Transparent Society was organised by the Research Network for a Secure Australia (RNSA) funded by the Australian Research Council. The Workshop will become a biennial event bringing together both researchers and practitioners in the fields relating to the national research priority entitled Safeguarding Australia. In 2007, the workshop was held on the 29th October, at the Function Centre at the University of Wollongong between 8.30 am and 5.00 pm.

The Workshop was organised by RNSA members from the IP Location-Based Services …

From Dataveillance To Überveillance (Uberveillance) And The Realpolitik Of The Transparent Society, K. Michael, M. G. Michael

M. G. Michael

The 2007 Workshop on the Social Implications of National Security: from Dataveillance to Überveillance and the Realpolitik of the Transparent Society was organised by the Research Network for a Secure Australia (RNSA) funded by the Australian Research Council. The Workshop will become a biennial event bringing together both researchers and practitioners in the fields relating to the national research priority entitled Safeguarding Australia. In 2007, the workshop was held on the 29th October, at the Function Centre at the University of Wollongong between 8.30 am and 5.00 pm.

The Workshop was organised by RNSA members from the IP Location-Based Services …

Decree No. 397/007 - Substitutes Art. 1 Of Decree No. 77/006, Ministerio De Industria, Energía Y Minas

Latin American Energy Policies

Substitutes Art. 1 of Decree No. 77/006. The execution of special contracts mentioned on Decree No. 77/006 will be done with energy providers who increase the production of electricity in the Country using wind, biomass or hydroelectric power plants. It adds other modifications to Decree No. 77/006.

Public School Responses To Charter School Presence, Nevbahar Ertas

Public Management and Policy Dissertations

As charter schools continue to proliferate across United States, their impact on the public education system is becoming an increasingly important public policy question. Charter school proponents argue that combined pressures of consumer choice and market competition will induce traditional public schools to respond by providing higher quality education and promoting innovation and equity. Skeptics worry that charter schools pose risks of segregating students by race and economic level, and reducing per-pupil resources available to traditional public schools. This dissertation provides a comprehensive evaluation of the effects of charter schools on regular public schools by addressing the following questions: 1) …

Training Module In Regional And Municipal Governance Of Public Private Partnerships, Louis Gunnigan

Conference papers

This module concentrates on the issues important to those who will be setting up PPPs and who are involved in government at a regional or municipal level.

The module is centred on five tasks, namely:

• How to identify PPP opportunities and to find the best private sector partners for a PPP;
• How to organize a PPP programme within a government by enhancing cooperation amongst the relevant departments and ministries, local, regional and national authorities;
• How to be an effective manager and leader in a dynamic PPP unit;
• How to engage public support for PPPs;
• How to use international instruments to …

Killing Mayberry: The Crisis In Rural American Education, James A. Bryant Jr.

The Rural Educator

The article provides an overview of the turbulent and challenging times facing teachers and administrators in rural schools. The article examines literature from over the past decade to paint a full picture of the economic and social pressures exerting themselves in rural America and the impact these forces are having in rural schools. This work argues that rural education has been ignored too long by policy makers and even many Americans, and that this crime of omission has had disastrous consequences for many small communities. The article concludes with an examination of some of the tentative but hopeful steps that …

A Review Of The Literature On End-Of-Life Care: Setting A Research Agenda For Maine, Julie T. Fralich Mba, Jennifer D. Lenardson Mhs, Hillary Skillings

Disability & Aging

In 2002, Last Acts, a national campaign of the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation, issued a report assessing the states on access to end-of-life care and policies supporting its provision. Quite striking for the hospice providers and other stakeholders of Maine, the state ranked second to last in hospice use among persons over age 65 in their last year of life. Although anecdotal and unpublished data suggest that hospice use is on the rise in Maine, concerns about the low use rate remains a concern to those interested in end-of-life care in the State.

In order to better understand the factors …

Use Of The §1915 (C) Federal Waiver Application: The Experience Of Eight States, Maureen Booth Mrp, Ma, Julie T. Fralich Mba, Hilary Skillings

Disability & Aging

Research staff at the Muskie School of Public Service, USM were requested to evaluate the effectiveness of the revised HCBS waiver application process from the perspective of states. This report summarizes the purpose, scope, approach and findings of the evaluation. The evaluation was designed to provide qualitative information on states' experience using the new HCBS waiver application for initial and renewal waiver applications. The evaluation examined four major issues:

Clarity/Consistency

: Are the waiver application components (Application, Technical Guide, Review Criteria) clearly understood and do they promote consistent interpretation?

Relevancy/Adequacy

:Do the application components address the range of waivers and …

Fallow Fields Initiatives And Canada's East Coast Offshore: Policy And Legal Considerations, Raymond E. Quesnel

Dalhousie Law Journal

The author examines various approaches adopted by government to balance the state's interest in promoting the timely and efficient exploration and development of oil and gas resources under state jurisdiction and industry's need for legal regimes providingsecurityoftenure and other conditions necessary for commercial success. In particular, the paper considers fallow field initiatives adopted by the United Kingdom in respect of the North Sea and their possible application to government's management of oil and gas resources in the Canadian east coast offshore areas, addressing applicable policy considerations, the legislative history of the statutory frameworks in place, and relatedjurisprudence.

Law No. 3254 - Natural Gas, Congreso De La Nación De Paraguay

Latin American Energy Policies

This law establishes the legal framework of the Natural Gas Industry, and is applicable to chain activities related to transportation, distribution of natural gas or other fuel gas networks, import, transit and export, storage, marketing, and consumption.

Decree No. 10.861/07 - Oil, El Presidente De La República

Latin American Energy Policies

This decree amends Decree No. 6597-2005, which covers the prospecting, exploration and exploitation of oil and other hydrocarbons.

Pharmacy & Therapeutics Update: Drug Information For Health Care Professionals, Medical University Of South Carolina, Paul Bush, Kelli Garrison, Jason Cooper

Pharmacy & Therapeutics Update: Drug Information for Health Care Professionals

No abstract provided.

Pharmacy & Therapeutics Update: Drug Information For Health Care Professionals, August/September 2007, Medical University Of South Carolina, Paul Bush, Kelli Garrison, Jason Cooper

Pharmacy & Therapeutics Update: Drug Information for Health Care Professionals

No abstract provided.

Legislative Decree No. 404 - Law Of The Creation Of The National Energy Council, Asamblea Nacional Legislativa De El Salvador

Latin American Energy Policies

The goal for the creation of this Council is to establish strategic policies that promote the efficient development of the energy industry. Article 3 states that the Council will promote the rational use of energy and perform all necessary actions for the development and expansion of renewable energy sources; considering the policies for the protection of the environment.

Navigating Religious Rights Of Teachers And Students, Samuel J. Smith

Faculty Publications and Presentations

Despite the notion that First Amendment rights are established, valued, and respected in the United States, there continues to be confusion in public schools that leads to legal conflict over issues associated with freedoms of speech and expression, especially as they relate to religious issues. Navigating the religious rights of teachers and students can be a precarious undertaking, as administrators’ decisions regarding the expression of religious beliefs continue to be highlighted in the media and many times are resolved in the court system at great expense to school districts.

The purpose of this paper is to clarify religious rights issues …

Navigating Religious Rights Of Teachers And Students, Samuel J. Smith

Samuel James Smith