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Ored Quarterly Newsletter, Sadiq Shah Jul 2008

Ored Quarterly Newsletter, Sadiq Shah

ORED Quarterly Newsletter

Connecting Knowledge with Businesses and Society to Promote Economic Growth and to Enhance the Quality of Life


Ored Quarterly Newsletter, Sadiq Shah Apr 2008

Ored Quarterly Newsletter, Sadiq Shah

ORED Quarterly Newsletter

Connecting Knowledge with Businesses and Society to Promote Economic Growth and to Enhance the Quality of Life


Ddasaccident598, Hd-Aid Apr 2008

Ddasaccident598, Hd-Aid

Global CWD Repository

It is the conclusion of investigation team that the involved deminer was excavation a signal in an area where the ground surface was hard with dense vegetation, and considering the crater created as a result of the explosion it seems that the deminer was excavating the signal about 30 cm on right side of the working lane where he was not in a stable position for excavating the signal by scraper; the excavation of this lane required to be done in next clearance lane.


Ored Quarterly Newsletter, Sadiq Shah Jan 2008

Ored Quarterly Newsletter, Sadiq Shah

ORED Quarterly Newsletter

Connecting Knowledge with Businesses and Society to Promote Economic Growth and to Enhance the Quality of Life


A Scan Of Attributes In County Government Structure, Kevin O'Brien, Holly Cooper Whisman, Ryan Foster, Melissa Rowe Jan 2008

A Scan Of Attributes In County Government Structure, Kevin O'Brien, Holly Cooper Whisman, Ryan Foster, Melissa Rowe

All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications

This report discusses the outcome of a national scan of models of effective county leadership and operations that might translate into alternative structures for consideration by the Commission on Cuyahoga County Government Reform. The scan produced a number of alternate county organizational structures that utilized several formats for executive, legislative, and administrative roles.


Ddasaccident789, Hd-Aid Oct 2007

Ddasaccident789, Hd-Aid

Global CWD Repository

On 9th Oct 2007 at 08:10 Hrs, the accident happened on [Victim No.1] the Asst. Team Leader of [Demining group] EOD-4 while he was shifting UXO to pit. There were three antipersonnel PMN-2 mines near to the UXO and the Asst. Team Leader has stepped on one of these mines which in result the mine exploded and cut off his right leg and he also received some injuries on other parts of his body.


Ored Quarterly Newsletter, Sadiq Shah Oct 2007

Ored Quarterly Newsletter, Sadiq Shah

ORED Quarterly Newsletter

Connecting Knowledge with Businesses and Society to Promote Economic Growth and to Enhance the Quality of Life


Ddasaccident495, Hd-Aid Feb 2007

Ddasaccident495, Hd-Aid

Global CWD Repository

As a result of a demining accident on [the Victim], the deminer of [National demining agency], MCT-17 at 09:35 Hrs, February 06, 2007 in task # AF/2002/17610/MF0337, located at Qala-e-Shater village, Injeel district of Herat province, investigation team was convened by UNAMAC Hirat to conduct the investigation and find out the main causes of mentioned accident.


A Global Comparison Of Business Journal Ranking Systems, Jennifer K. Alexander, Robert F. Scherer, Marc Lecoutre Jan 2007

A Global Comparison Of Business Journal Ranking Systems, Jennifer K. Alexander, Robert F. Scherer, Marc Lecoutre

All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications

No abstract provided.


September 2006 Staff Meeting Agenda Jan 2006

September 2006 Staff Meeting Agenda

ALEC Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.


Book Review: Cultivating Democracy: Civic Environments And Political Socialization In America, Jennifer K. Alexander Jan 2006

Book Review: Cultivating Democracy: Civic Environments And Political Socialization In America, Jennifer K. Alexander

All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications

No abstract provided.


You Should Run For Office (Video), Kevin O'Brien, Grace Drake Jan 2006

You Should Run For Office (Video), Kevin O'Brien, Grace Drake

All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications

No abstract provided.


Research To Practice: Job Networking In Diverse Communities, Rooshey Hasnain, Jennifer Bose, Joy Gould, John Butterworth Apr 2005

Research To Practice: Job Networking In Diverse Communities, Rooshey Hasnain, Jennifer Bose, Joy Gould, John Butterworth

Research to Practice Series, Institute for Community Inclusion

While individuals with disabilities face many obstacles when seeking employment, there are usually additional challenges for those from diverse cultures. To address this issue, ICI formed partnerships with community immigrant organizations to teach networking techniques to job seekers.


Economic And Fiscal Aspects Of Coastal And Watershed Stewardship Practices Project, Wendy A. Kellogg, Erica Matheny, Michael Mcgoun Jan 2004

Economic And Fiscal Aspects Of Coastal And Watershed Stewardship Practices Project, Wendy A. Kellogg, Erica Matheny, Michael Mcgoun

All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications

The goal of this project is to investigate the current status of the knowledge base that is being transmitted to local decision makers regarding the economic and financial benefits of coastal and watershed stewardship practices through training and educational programs. Local decision makers are key in achieving many objectives of the Lake Erie Protection and Restoration Plan and other water quality initiatives because of their role in land use and zoning decisions, infrastructure construction and maintenance, storm water management, and economic development activities. The activities of this project are developing a comprehensive scoping of the knowledge base and expertise in …


September 2003 - Staff Meeting Minutes Sep 2003

September 2003 - Staff Meeting Minutes

ALEC Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.


Ddasaccident466, Hd-Aid May 2003

Ddasaccident466, Hd-Aid

Global CWD Repository

Details of this accident have been withheld by the demining NGO that employed the Victim. A spreadsheet including the Victim’s name and very brief details of the accident was made available in 2007. Some details can be inferred from the information released. For example, the limited injury implies that the victim’s PPE was being worn.


Research To Practice: Local Vocational Rehabilitation Interagency Agreements For Employment: Partners, Collaborative Activities, And Impact, Cynthia A. Smith, Deborah S. Metzel, Bob Schalock May 2003

Research To Practice: Local Vocational Rehabilitation Interagency Agreements For Employment: Partners, Collaborative Activities, And Impact, Cynthia A. Smith, Deborah S. Metzel, Bob Schalock

Research to Practice Series, Institute for Community Inclusion

Federal legislation and state policies increasingly mandate or encourage interagency agreements and collaboration. This study examined the content and impact of interagency agreements between the local office of VR and the following local state agencies for FY1999: Mental Retardation/Developmental Disabilities, Mental Health, local schools, and Temporary Assistance to Needy Families.


Research To Practice: Medicaid Involvement In Employment-Related Programs- Findings From The National Survey Of State Systems And Employment For People With Disabilities, Jennifer Sullivan Sulewski, Dana Scott Gilmore, Susan Foley Mar 2003

Research To Practice: Medicaid Involvement In Employment-Related Programs- Findings From The National Survey Of State Systems And Employment For People With Disabilities, Jennifer Sullivan Sulewski, Dana Scott Gilmore, Susan Foley

Research to Practice Series, Institute for Community Inclusion

This brief analyzes data from ICI's National Survey of State Systems and Employment for People with Disabilities regarding the priority Medicaid agencies place on employment and their involvement in recent policy initiatives.


A Guide To Economic Development Practice, Ziona Austrian, Jill S. Taylor Jan 2002

A Guide To Economic Development Practice, Ziona Austrian, Jill S. Taylor

All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications

No abstract provided.


Ddasaccident370, Hd-Aid Sep 2001

Ddasaccident370, Hd-Aid

Global CWD Repository

On the day of the accident at approximately 11:45hrs, the Victim was commencing a clearance lane up the side of a hill. He was investigating a reading from his metal detector by prodding, and was in the kneeling position at the time. Whilst prodding he detonated a PMA3 anti-personnel blast mine.


Ddasaccident278, Hd-Aid Jun 2001

Ddasaccident278, Hd-Aid

Global CWD Repository

During the work, an unnamed TCN decided to light a PMN booster apparently “to frighten his mates”. The resulting explosion slightly damaged soft tissue on his hand.


September 2001 Staff Meeting Agenda Jan 2001

September 2001 Staff Meeting Agenda

ALEC Committee Minutes

No abstract provided.


Census 2000 Demographic And Housing Profile Reports, Mark Salling, Ellen Cyran, Sharon Bliss Jan 2000

Census 2000 Demographic And Housing Profile Reports, Mark Salling, Ellen Cyran, Sharon Bliss

All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications

No abstract provided.


Adaptive Strategies Of Nonprofit Human Service Organizations In An Era Of Devolution And New Public Management, Jennifer K. Alexander Jan 2000

Adaptive Strategies Of Nonprofit Human Service Organizations In An Era Of Devolution And New Public Management, Jennifer K. Alexander

All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications

No abstract provided.


Nothing Left To Lose: Radical Policy Changes Are Required To Uncover The Competitive Advantages Of America's Distressed Cities, Edward W. Hill, Jeremy Nowak Jan 2000

Nothing Left To Lose: Radical Policy Changes Are Required To Uncover The Competitive Advantages Of America's Distressed Cities, Edward W. Hill, Jeremy Nowak

All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications

No abstract provided.


Where Are The Jobs? Cities, Suburbs, And The Competition For Employment, John Brennan, Edward W. Hill Nov 1999

Where Are The Jobs? Cities, Suburbs, And The Competition For Employment, John Brennan, Edward W. Hill

All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications

No abstract provided.


Tools For Inclusion: Understanding The Ssi Work Incentives, John Butterworth Nov 1999

Tools For Inclusion: Understanding The Ssi Work Incentives, John Butterworth

Tools for Inclusion Series, Institute for Community Inclusion

Information about Social Security Administration programs that can help people who receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to retain benefits that can support and ensure long-term employment.


Ddasaccident352, Hd-Aid Aug 1999

Ddasaccident352, Hd-Aid

Global CWD Repository

This accident occurred because the deminer activated a PROM mine, it is not possible to prove how the fuse was activated. In view of the fact that the deminers on the site were consistently exceeding established productivity rates by an excessively large amount, it is the view of the Board that the excessive operating speed was the major contributing factor.


Research To Practice: Working It Out: Workplace Experiences Of Individuals With Hiv And Individuals With Cancer, Sheila Fesko Jul 1999

Research To Practice: Working It Out: Workplace Experiences Of Individuals With Hiv And Individuals With Cancer, Sheila Fesko

Research to Practice Series, Institute for Community Inclusion

This brief describes the experiences of individuals with these illnesses, underlines similarities and differences between the two groups, and provides strategies for disclosure, support, and personal advocacy in the workplace.


Implications Of Welfare Reform: Do Nonprofit Survival Strategies Threaten Civil Society?, Jennifer K. Alexander, Camilla M. Stivers, Renée Nank Jan 1999

Implications Of Welfare Reform: Do Nonprofit Survival Strategies Threaten Civil Society?, Jennifer K. Alexander, Camilla M. Stivers, Renée Nank

All Maxine Goodman Levin School of Urban Affairs Publications

Nonprofit organizations play a pivotal role in recent efforts to devolve public responsibilities to lower levels of government and other sectors. The capacity of these organizations to serve as the public safety net, however, has come under question. This multiphase research project focused on the impact of welfare reform on community-based nonprofits in Cuyahoga County, Ohio. The study includes surveys, focus groups, and a case study. Results to date strongly suggest that, in spite of their importance to the welfare reform effort, the capacity of smaller nonprofits to adopt the business-oriented approach required to meet the expectations of government contracts …