Abstract
The paper discusses Clark's ideas on marijuana use and criminalization in his article "Keep Marijuana Illegal--for Teens" and highlights his belief that marijuana should be kept illegal for teens, although perhaps legal for adults. The paper then looks at the article "Bringing Adolescents into Substance Abuse Treatment Through Community Outreach and Engagement: The Hartford Youth Project" by Simmons et al. where the authors argue that the main value in keeping marijuana illegal is ensuring that teens who are 'at risk,' not just for drug use, but for a number of poor lifestyle choices, are identified for this minor infraction and receive appropriate treatment. The paper explains these authors' emphasis on treatment rather than enforcement, and their strong beliefs against the legalization of marijuana.

From the Paper
"Clark wrestles with the idea of making yet another mind-altering drug available in the American marketplace, and eventually decides that yes, despite his reservations, marijuana should be kept illegal for teens, although perhaps legal for adults. Teens already have ready access to the drug, and allowing adults to use it would not make the potential for abuse any greater than already exists. Also, the literature designed to educate teens on the subject should tone down its hysterical vocabulary."

Tags:pot, criminalization, legalization, treatment, drugs

Abstract
This paper focuses on the Otis Elevator Company and compares the environmental differences between the United States and China. The sociocultural trends of short vs. long term orientation and individualism vs. collectivism are also analyzed for the two countries. Lastly, the environment is examined with a comparison of technological and macroeconomic trends.


Table of Contents:
Introduction
Sociocultural Trends- Individualism vs. Collectivism
Technological Trends
Macroeconomic Trends
Conclusion

From the Paper
"China is undergoing incredible change much like the U.S. at the start of the industrial revolution, as it transitions from a primarily agricultural society to a global superpower. China is a country which recently has become a hotbed for research and technological innovations. Within the last five years the number of patents issued to Chinese firms has grown at the impressive rate of between 15% to 25% a year, with 36.4% growth being experienced from 2004 to 2005. This number of patents being awarded clearly illustrates the innovation of the Chinese as well as their desire to protect their intellectual property."

Tags:time, longevity, accountability, innovation, polycentric

Abstract
The paper shows how white opinions are expressed, but virtually no African-American voices are objectively brought forth. The paper relates that by learning the real energy of the March through this writer's interviewee's own experiences, the reality of vent was certainly far deeper and more profound outside of the "public service message" style of reporting found in the New York Times and in the Hartford Courant.

Tags:news, media, coverage

Abstract
This paper discusses telecommuting as a work option. Advantages and disadvantages of telecommuting are discussed. The experiences of companies such as Pacific Bell and The Hartford Financial Services Group that have tried telecommuting on a large scale are also discussed. Overall, telecommuting is shown to be a positive ideal, personally and organizationally, as well as for the environment and the community.

From the Paper
"Telecommuting is a work option that provides an employee the ability to can work away from a central office base, such as from a home office or "on the move." The content of many jobs is such that they may be done offsite, and those doing these types of work may wish to have the option of working where ever they find it convenient to do so. This may be a good option for a person who is self-employed or a corporate employee whose work places them mostly on the client's site or at various work locations. "

Tags:home, work, telecommuter, videoconference, policy

Abstract
This paper presents a focused look at the national performance in the country of Norway. The writer explores several areas including; politics, economics and societal issues in determining how the national performance looks.

From the Paper
"When we think of nations in the world that affect the globalization process we think of many things. We consider politics, economics and societal issues in the mix and we try and determine what is happening in each nation and how that will contribute to the worldwide process to globalize. The nation of Norway has been a relatively quiet player in the world events for many years. Recently it seems to have awakened from its sleep and has become a key contributor in many economic areas including the production of oil. The United States is a large element in the total world globalization process and the ability to export food and other agricultural products to Norway from the US would benefit both nations."

Tags:globalization, nation, ecological, whaling, commercial, whalers, party, environmental, affairs, sanctions, exoprt