Abstract
The paper examines the Filipino community of Union County, New Jersey, through a windshield survey, an analysis of the local resources and a look at the bio-statistics for the community. The paper discusses interviews with four community residents and identifies the themes of expensive health care and health insurance, economic disparity, education and safety and recreation. The paper explores the assets held by the Filipino community and the problems that have been identified in this study. The paper provides a list of issues that require attention, along with diagnoses for these issues and their stated outcomes.

Outline:
Introduction
Windshield Survey
Community Resources
Bio-statistics
Community Identified Health Needs
Identification of Problems and Assets

From the Paper
"Immigration to Union County by local Filipinos was gradual; Union County was not a purposeful destination but enough Filipino residents took up permanent homes that it evolved into a resident community outside of Manhattan. There are no current trends that influence population settlement or growth of the Filipino community beyond those that initially prompted its creation, but the resident population continues to increase slowly through birth rates and immigration (Omi & Winant, 1994)."

Tags:health, care, insurance, economic, disparity, education, safety, recreation

Abstract
This paper comprises a community analysis of the Filipino community within Union County, NJ. This involves a windshield survey, an analysis of the local resources, and the biostatistics for the community. This information leads to a community diagnosis based on the identification of trends and likely outcome of respective services in which the positive assets and negative influences of the community are identified.

From the Paper
"The Filipino community in Union County, New Jersey, comprises slightly more than 1% of the population of the country (N.J. Census Bureau, 2004; Epodunk.com, 2007). As of the last state census, the total population of Union County was at 522,541 (N.J. Census Bureau, 2004). This indicates that approximately 5,700 persons in Union County comprise the local Filipino population. Immigration to Union County by local Filipinos was gradual; Union County was not a purposeful destination but enough Filipino residents took up..."

Tags:demographics, Phillipines, immigrant

Abstract
This paper researches the history of the European Community and the European Union. It also highlights their political and economic functions, applications and ramifications. The paper focuses on the far reaching effects effects of terrorism and communism on Europe and the actions of the EC and the EU in coping with them.

From the Paper
"The debate has continued over what form the EC will ultimately take and what sort of entity it is becoming. Puchala (1999), finding that this debate has taken shape as "so-called institutionalists have aligned themselves against so-called intergovernmentalists. Each school offers up 'theories' of European integration founded upon assumptions
and leading to explanations that are as strongly endorsed by their proponents as they are contested by their opponents (Puchala, 1999, p. 318). Puchala explains how institutionalist assumptions about European integration evoke the neofunctionalist tradition of integration theorizing, with "neofunctionalism" being a theory of regional integration, standing as an attempt to explain the process of regional integration as an inevitable process, rather than a desirable state of affairs that could be introduced by elites. Puchala writes, "Here, the advance of European integration is both indexed by and contained within the expanding authority, competence and jurisdiction of supranational institutions, accompanied conversely by the constrained autonomy, diminishing competence and contracting exclusive jurisdiction of national governments" Puchala, 1999, p. 318)."

Tags:terrorism, communism, economy, borders, politics

Abstract
The paper explains the application of structuration theory in local land use planning and land use land cover. The paper focuses on the relevance of community planning in Montgomery, Prince George's, and Frederick County in Maryland and analyzes the comprehensive plans of these respective counties. The paper finds that the application of structuration theory would be beneficial to community planning in the counties in Maryland.

Outline:
Introduction
Structuration Theory
Structuration Theory and Community Planning
Conclusion

From the Paper
"Structuration Theory was first articulated through the work of . Structuration Theory asserts Structuration theory is "an ontology that accounts for how societies both exist, persist and change across time and space. The social system, for Giddens (Giddens, 1979; Giddens, 1984; Giddens, 1991), is recursively (re)created as a result of its human actor s knowledgeable actions and interactions over time and space; drawing on social structures and so recursively (re)creating both those structures and society itself across a time and space of its own making (Brook et al, 2008)." According to Pinch (1996) Structuration theory has become an "important influence upon geography in recent years." The author further explains that this theory is often "envisaged as just one influential element in a much wider trend in social enquiry-- the attempt to develop contextual theory. This is the idea that crucial to understanding human behavior is knowledge of the settings within which that behavior takes place (Pinch, 1996)."
"The author also posits that "Structuration is not so much a theory as a set of principles that should underpin social enquiry (Thrift, 1985)." There are several principles associated with structuration. The first principle is referred to as recursiveness. Recursiveness is the idea that "social systems do not exist 'out there' independently of people but are made up of the numerous, everyday interactions of individuals (known as recurrent social practices). These interactions are affected by various societal norms and the resources at the disposal of the individuals concerned. Each interaction is affected in some way by what went before and will in turn also influence in some way what comes next (Pinch, 1996).""

Tags:environment, space, society

Abstract
The paper discusses a study that examined the possibility of incorporating community-based programs in New Jersey. The paper looks at its results that indicated that modest increases in educational spending can be offset by the significant savings from reduced recidivism. The paper concludes that it appears that New Jersey is slowly moving in the direction of adding additional community-based programs in order to curb crime and recidivism.

Outline:
Introduction
Overview of Community Based Programs in New Jersey
Analysis
Conclusion

From the Paper
"In the past few decades crime has become a significant issue in the United States, as the New Jersey public has been overwhelmed with graphic stories from the media. In prior years, political leaders have responded with calls for harsher treatment of criminal offenders as an end to revolving door justice by processing these offenders through the criminal justice system. The DEA describes New Jersey as a gateway state, with major interstate highways, roadways, international airports/seaports, and other infrastructures capable of accommodating voluminous amounts of passenger and cargo traffic, making it an ideal strategic corridor for transportation of drug contraband and illicit currency (DEA, 2008)."

Tags:crime, recidivism, rehabilitation

Abstract
This paper explains that the New Jersey civil union act upholds the directions of the Supreme Court of New Jersey in Lewis v. Harris, 188 N.J. 415 by providing all the benefits and responsibilities of marriage to same-sex couples through civil unions and by establishing the New Jersey Civil Union Review Commission. Next, the author presents the criterion by which two people can establish a civil union under this act. The paper stresses the author's positive support of this legislation because he feels that this law gives this group of individuals the benefits they deserve and insure equality under the laws for all New Jersey citizens.

From the Paper
"Family relationships are such an important part of our society today that promoting the family unit can only be positive. Those couples that are same sex have for many years been under the scrutiny of some many people and things that it made it very hard for them to establish a family unit and live their lives in peace. The right to be able to do this is so important especially to those couples that wish to start families. Not having to deal with the hassles and problems that come along with being a member of a same sex partnership is one less burden that these people have to endure. "

Tags:license, property ownership, recognition equalities persecutions

Abstract
The paper relates that Jersey City, New Jersey has a population of 242,389 ("Jersey", 2008), it was incorporated in 1820 and has an ancestry that includes Italian, Irish, Polish, Arab, German and West Indian immigrants ("Jersey", 2008). The paper notes that this indicates that the community developed through a large immigrant base. The paper relates that Jersey City has a high population density, with approximately 16,250 people living on each square mile ("Jersey", 2008). The paper adds that it spans 14.9 square miles and is elevated at 83 feet ("Jersey", 2008), it is located 2.7 miles from Hoboken, 3.5 miles from Syracuse and the nearest large urban metropolis is Manhattan, New York ("Jersey", 2008), and as of 2007, the city had a 5.6% unemployment rate, higher than the statewide average ("Jersey", 2008).

Tags:community, analysis, nursing

Abstract
In this article, the writer explains that the issue of youth violence and gang activity is a problem that has led Miami-Dade County officials in education government and law enforcement to create a number of initiatives that are designed to reduce gang presence in the community to prevent juvenile crime and to curtail drug sales and abuse. The writer discusses Miami-Dade County's effort at community policing as a successful example of community problem-solving.

From the Paper
"Among the many law enforcement and social problems in the Miami Beach community area is the issue of youth violence and gang activity a problem that has led Miami-Dade County officials in education government and law enforcement to create a number of initiatives that are designed to reduce gang presence in the community to prevent juvenile crime and to curtail drug sales and abuse. One such initiative is the Violence Intervention Project VIP described as a youth violence prevention program targeting North Miami ..."

Tags:community policing, law enforcement, Miami-Dade County

Abstract
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.

From the Paper
"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

Abstract
This paper provides a review of some of the most important concepts in what is generally considered the first book written on conservationism, Aldo Leopold's "A Sand County Almanac". The review focuses on Leopold's concept of a "land ethic" and what is required to bring it about.

From the Paper
"Aldo Leopold is considered one of the fathers of conservationism, especially for the radically new land ethic he promotes in his book about his experiences at his summer shack along the banks of the Wisconsin River. As he writes; "The land ethic simply enlarges the boundaries of the community to include soils, waters, plants and animals or collectively the land." This review will provide an analysis of some of the main theories offered by Leopold in "A Sand County Almanac"..."

Tags:biotic community, biodiversity, environment, nature, natural resources, ecological consciousness, ecology