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Paper moves on from student's first paper on demography in Baltimore in relation to suburban Howard and Anne Arundel Cos, MD, to explain WHY out-migration commenced in relation to changes in Baltimore. Statistics indicate a narrow view of trends in comparison with human/historical geography accounting for large scale urban decline in Baltimore, falling property values, and MUCH reduced public safety after cocaine industry & related crime reached Baltimore in mid-1980s.

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The Processing of Female Survivors of Domestic Violence. Introduction This paper addresses three aspects of gender and disability affecting women's experiences in the aftermath of domestic assault, a topic that can seem timely in central Canada given the Government of Ontario's ongoing Domestic Violence Action Plan of 2004-2008 that has devoted more than $80 million to services to support survivors of domestic assault, see to their protection in the community, extend public education efforts and with more services for Francophone persons. However when exploring what is available to women after an incident of domestic violence in the Greater Toronto

Tags:baltimore dem, west/southwest suburbs, decline/migra

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The paper looks at how health risk and air-pollution were assessed in Baltimore County and the world. The paper relates that risk factors appear significantly greater for small-particulate inhalants from diesel and coal burning power plants than "general" car exhaust but other health factors like exercise should not be ignored on account of toxic air potential.

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"Thirteen million deaths could be prevented worldwide each year by improving the health of the environment, according to the World Health Organization (WHO) which released the first per-country analysis of the effects of environmental factors on human health. Low income countries are worst off when it comes to environmental health risks, but the health of citizens in all countries could benefit significantly from effective interventions (Herro, 2007, 2). In this vein, Baltimore County, Maryland ranks in the worst 90% in 4 categories of significant air pollutants of all cities in the U.S.; and..."

Tags:community, assessment, air, pollution

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This paper examines the demographic changes in Baltimore from 1980 to 2000, using both qualitative and quantitative methods for data analysis. Information was gathered on sex, age, family median income, race, poverty, level of education, families with SSI income, welfare recipients, and vacant housing.

Contents:
Data Collection
Data Analysis
Race
Gender
Age
Housing
Household Income
Poverty Status
Educational Attainment
Substance Abuse
Racial Segregation
Discussion and Conclusions

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"For the purposes of the study, race was compared by census tract on the basis of census data for the years 1980, 1990 and 2000. As displayed within Table 1, while comparing whites for 1980, 1990, and 2000, there was an ongoing decrease in the number of whites in the overall population. Within all other races, the population by race continued to increase slightly, with blacks showing the most ongoing growth. Within the other group, in 1990, there was a decrease in numbers; however, the other population almost doubled between 1980 and 2000 in spite of the 1990 decline."

Tags:america, gender, discrimination, age, sex, white, black, education

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This paper discusses the Supreme Court case "Barron v. Baltimore" from 1833, decided by the Marshall Court, in which the issue was the applicability of the Fifth Amendment to the states as well as the federal government. The paper analyzes the Supreme Court decision in the case which found that the Fifth Amendment did not apply to the states as well as the federal government. The paper notes that this decision served as precedent for a century before being abandoned in the 1930s and that some thought applied to the entire Bill of Rights.

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"An early decision regarding the taking of private property and any protections against this afforded by the Fifth Amendment was known as Barron v. Baltimore (32 U.S. 243, 1833). In this case, John Barron was part owner of a wharf in the city of Baltimore. The city was then expanding, and this caused the accumulation of large amounts of sand in the harbor, which deprived parts of the harbor of deep waters needed for certain types of shipping. The accumulation affected Barron and his business adversely, so he sued the city for part of his financial losses. The issue raised was not simply about the financial losses, however, for the case was based on the protections of the Fifth Amendment. According to that amendment, the federal government is prevented from taking private property for public use without just compensation for the owner of that property."

Tags:supreme, court, case

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A short analysis of Anne Tyler's novel "Dinner at the Homesick Restaurant", focusing on the character of Jenny Tull and her dual personality in which she treats strangers lovingly and loved ones with distance. The paper presents many quotes to illustrate the writer's arguments.

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"Anne Tyler's novel Dinner at The Homesick Restaurant brings to life a series of believable characters that we can all relate to, who to some extent remind us of ourselves or of people we have known. Perhaps one of the most vibrant characters in this novel is the lead character's daughter. Through vivid characterization, Jenny Tull is portrayed to the reader as being distant towards the most important people in her life, while at the same time she is highly caring and ambitious towards the more trivial issues that surround her."

Tags:analysis, anne, composition, disfunctional, english, family, jenny, novel, tull, tyler

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This research presents a proposal for the development of an HIV/AIDS Center in the Park Heights community of the City of Baltimore. The proposed HIV/AIDS Center focuses on providing service and outreach for African American males. The proposal is developed in three parts (1) a needs assessment (2) current funding/organizational context and (3) program rationale and components.

Outline
Introduction
Purpose
Focus
Presentation Plan
Needs Assessment
Focus
HIV/AIDS
Frequency
At-Risk Populations
Risk Behaviors
Baltimore-Specific Risks
Park Heights-Specific Needs
Current Funding/Organizational Context
Links Between Funds Sources and Proposed Clinic
Links Between Organization and Proposed Clinic
Program Rationale and Components
Model Programs
Educational Roles
Specific Activities
Evaluation
Stakeholder Interviews
References

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"It would be comforting to assume that in this fourteenth year of the HIV/AIDS crisis that everyone by now is not only aware of the virus, the syndrome, and the disease, but that they also are aware of how the virus is transmitted, what happens to ones physical and emotional systems as AIDS develops, and how to obtain care for oneself or others who are either HIV-positive or are suffering from AIDS. Unfortunately, even at this late date, such is not the case. Thus, this needs assessment begins with a consideration of the knowledge necessary to understand the HIV/AIDS crisis and proceeds to the specific needs of African American males in the Park Heights community."

Tags:STD, WIDP, Social, Cognitive, Theory

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In the town of Presario, 55 miles from Baltimore, Maryland, the population is estimated at 157,000, which is comprised of diverse cultures. The communities have delved into many problems/issues that need security attention. The Presario Police Department staffs 250 sworn personnel. As the Presario community delves into 2008, many changes will be occuring...

Tags:police, city chief, morale

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This paper takes a look at the agreement between the USA and UAE to allow the Dubai Ports World to run key U.S. seaports. The paper reports that the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS), approved the deal on January 17, 2006 after DP World gave assurances that employee lists and other information would be made available.

Outline:
The Debate
The Fight for Ports
History and Background
The Role of Dubai
Dubai Ports
What's The Problem
Conclusion and Final Thoughts

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"According to the US government Dubai is a major shipping hub with a large free-trade zone. What makes this place so interesting is its close proximity to countries of concern in the US; countries on the "weapons of mass destruction" side. Logistically Dubai is only 100 miles of he southern Iranian port of Bandar Abbas. The US has a vested interest in keeping commodities that can be used for nuclear triggers out of trade. Some of these dual use commodities are gas monitors and software. Traders of these products are able to mark up products by 40%, whether the sale is legal or not. When the US found out that American made spark gaps and high speed medical device switches that are used to break up kidney stones were being shipped to end users in Dubai, the commercial capital of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) , they knew an issue for debate was on the table. At the UAE, trading activity accounts for the biggest single chunk (16.5%) of a $20 billion economy and has become a favorite diversion point on the Persian Gulf for unlikely cargo. With no export controls and hardly any legislative bureaucracy this free zone presents an excellent cover for , airports and free smugglers hoping to bypass U.S. embargoes."

Tags:smuggling, trade, development, intelligence, agencies, al-Qaeda, terrorists, U.S., Navy

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"This research describes drug use by youths in Maryland. Drugs, for the purpose of this research, are defined as the illegal use of controlled substances. Youths, as the term is used in this research refers to persons under the age of 18 years old and over the age of 11 years old regardless of gender. Within the context of these definitions, tobacco is a drug for purposes of this research. Where possible and appropriate, the geographic emphasis in this research is placed on the Baltimore region.

The Character of Drug Use in American Society
In contemporary American society, the "use of certain substances to ..."

Tags:DRUGS

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"OLD COURT SAVINGS AND LOAN: AN EXAMINATION OF AN S&L FAILURE
Introduction
This research examines the failure of the Old Court Savings and Loan Association of Baltimore, Maryland. The broader focus of this research is one failures of savings and loan (S&L) institutions in the United States in the 1980s. This analysis includes a description and an analysis of the prevailing economic and financial environment within which the failure of the institution occurred, an assessment of asset and debt management at the institution, as well as a review of the problems leading to the institution's failure and the role of the Federal Reserve in the closing of the S&L.

A Description and An Analysis of the Economic and Financial Environment Within Which the.."