Complete List of Annotated Bibliographies
41-80
Castro, Janice (1991, November 25). Cover Story Condition: Critical. Time. Retrieved January 30, 2008, from http://www.time.com/time/magazine/article/0,9171,974331-1,00.html
Castro explains that Americans spend more money on health insurance now than a few years ago. Castro concludes the article by starting that American clients and doctors “cheat” insurance companies by creating fake bills. This in turn could be one of the many reasons why the price of health care coverage is continually increasing.
Chien, C. (2003). The use of ICTs in technical and vocational education and training. UNESCO Analytical Survey, Retrieved January 28, 2008, from http://unesdoc.unesco.org/images/0013/001330/133024eo.pdf
Chien (2003) has compiled an extremely long and in depth survey on Information Technologies in Education also for UNESCO. This report focuses on many issues but the ones useful for this project explore the effects of globalization on Information and Communication Technology as well as how to integrate the newl developing methods of ICTs into higher education. He also has reported on case studies done in over 20 different countries and the effectiveness of them.
China more popular than U.S. overseas (2005, June) China more popular than U.S. Overseas Retrieved January 30, 2008, from http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/8324290/print/1/displaymode/1098/
This article, published in 2005, shows findings which show the United States’ lowly rank in global popularity. One major factor in the United States’ low rank is the war in Iraq. Many countries surveyed believe that the US had ulterior motives when it entered the “war in terrorism”.
Choy, C.P. (April 1, 2004). Education and Globalization. Retrieved February 13, 2008, from HGSE news Web site: http://www.gse.harvard.edu/news/features/mso04012004.html
This website is an interview with Marcelo Suarez-Orozco, Professor of Education at Harvard, concerning the evolving role of education in a globalized world. He discussed the term globalization and what it means in our society and culture. Many children will not be enrolled in school and the ones that are, are not getting the appropriate education to fit their needs.
Cohn, Marjorie. (2005, April 8). Torture of Prisoners in U.S. Custody. Marjorie Cohn. Retrieved Jan 31, 2008, from http://marjoriecohn.com/2005/04/torture-of-prisoners-in-us-custody.html
Cohn reported major changes of events in the Taguba case. Cohn described torture tactics used at Abu Ghraib as well as the doctrine of command responsibility found in the Geneva Conventions. Cohn blamed the Bush administration for abuse of power.
Copenhagen, B (2005, September 12). The Challenge of Obesity in the WHO European Region. Retrieved March 3, 2008, from World Health Organization Web site: http://www.euro.who.int/document/mediacentre/fs1305e.pdf
The European region is one of the highest areas where obese people live and work. Obesity is more prevalent in the working class who tends to be less educated. Programs are being implemented to educate such people on creating a well balanced diet and incorporating physical activity into their daily routine.
Cooper, M. H. (2004, June 25). Privatizing the military. CQ Researcher, 14, 565-588. Retrieved January 31, 2008, from CQ Researcher Online.
Cooper observed the conflict in the United States government regarding the use of private military companies. She questioned the oversight of these companies by noting the Abu Ghraib scandal. Cooper concluded on how likely it is that the presence of the private military companies will increase because it is the least politically damaging solution to the occupation in Iraq.
Costello, R, & Chum, H (1998). Biomass, Bioenergy, and Carbon Management. Bioenergy '98, Retrieved February 11, 2008, from http://lib.kier.re.kr/common/tech/tech017/bio05.pdf.
In Biomass, Bioenergy, and Carbon Management Costello & Chum (1998) the focus is on biomass and how it can be sustained and there is some focus on the use of biomass as energy and its effectiveness in reduce carbon levels in the environment.
Cox, John. (n.d.). The Abu Ghraib Scandal and the U.S. Occupation of Iraq. Retrieved January 31, 2008, from http://www.historiansagainstwar.org/resources/torture/cox.html
Cox cited crucial finds of the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) and the Taguba report. Cox also reported the overlooked abuse of women and children at Abu Ghraib. Cox traced torture commands to ranked official Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Miller but attributed the extremity of the offenses to the war itself.
Crawford, K (2006, August, 3). Medical tourism agencies take operations overseas. Retrieved 2/11/08, from http://cnnmoney.printthis.clickability.com/pt/cpt?action=cpt&title=Rx+ for+Clever+Startup.
Crawford explains the reason for the rise in global tourism. She also describes how it has affected other countries, such as Costa Rica, India, and Dominican Republic. The medical tourism has brought in revenue and jobs to these countries. As time passes and medical tourism grows, these countries are continuing to welcome and bear the large number of tourists to come.
Crowley, P. J. (2007). Insuring Agaisnt Terrorism. from http://www.americanprogress.org/issues/2007/09/tria.html
This article discusses the Terrorism Risk Insurance Act and its implications. The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act is an act that was passed by congress to split the cost of insurance between the government and businesses.
Cuadros, P. (2006). The New Tactics of Immigration Enforcement. TIME. Retrieved January 31, 2008, from http://www.time.com
Cuadros speaks on the new policies of immigration enforcement used by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement. He provides an example of a company who was targeted using these tactics. He ends by questioning the potential effectiveness of the new policies.
Cuban Experience. (1998). Healthcare in
Cuba was known for its
successful healthcare system through its famous doctor program. The
doctors in
Davis, D. (2006, July 26). The Evolution of Religious Liberty as a Universal Human Right. Freedom of Religion. Retrieved February13, 2008, from http://usinfo.state.gov/dd/eng_democracy_dialogues/religion_essay.html
Davis focuses on the topic that it should be the government’s responsibility to protect religious freedom, not to make everyone conform to one belief. Everyone should have a right to his/her beliefs.
DeAngelis J, Poats B. (2006, February 27). View point: easier being green. Retrieved January 22, 2008, from Power, Finance, and Risk Web site: http://www.lexisnexis.com/libezp.lib.lsu.edu/us/inacademic/results/docview/
docview.do?risb=21_t2945861584
DeAngelis and Poats say there has recently been a distinctive push by the federal government and George Bush to move to renewable energy resources. Bush asked for a 22 percent increase in clean energy resources as well as many states mandating renewable energy. Renewable Energy Credits or REC’s are a main goal to achieve a mandate on companies to be cleaner.
Deen, T. (1999, December 20). Religious extremism on the rise, says United Nations. Retrieved February 7, 2008 from http://chinese-school.netfirms.com/news-article-religious-extremism.html
Deen feels that “unjust economic, social and political systems” are the true sources of religious extremism. He states that women and minorities are the usual victims of religious extremism, and that such acts like terrorism can be directed against other faiths or within the same religion. He also believes that the only way to get rid of this problem requires a “strategy focusing on education and dialogue,” which would teach tolerance.
Dempsey, James X. (September 25, 2007). FISA oversight. Retrieved January 23, 2008, from Military & Government Collection Web site:
http://www.lib.lsu.edu/apps/onoffcampus.php?
url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?
direct=true&db=mth&AN=32Y1298179111&site=ehost-live&scope=site
In this article, the Director of National Intelligence, J. Michael McConnell discusses FISA and the need for improvements to keep up with the technology that has increased rapidly within the last two decades. This article also explains the Protect America Act, which has provided the much needed improvements to FISA.
Devoe, Jennifer E., Alia Baez, Heather Angier, Lisa Krois, Christine Edlund, and Patricia Carney. (2007, November/December). Insurance+Access=Health Care: Typology of Barriers to Health Care Access for Low-Income Families. Annuals of Family Medicine, 5(6). Retrieved January 30, 2008, from Cab Direct database.
American’s face three problems preventing them from receiving health care benefits: lack of coverage, poor access to the services, and high costs that are unaffordable to low income families. DeVoe explains that children are the main individuals that are affected by lack of coverage. Not only do parents want coverage for their children, but they also want coverage for themselves. Therefore, if there is no health care coverage that will support the entire family as well as the child, the family will not apply for that particular insurance.
DeWeerdt, Sarah (2007). Climate change, Coming home. World Watch, 20. Retrieved January 28, 2008, from http://web.ebscohost.com/ehost/delivery?
vid=16&hid=113&sid=4eabca68-28fc-4e36-9d98-ea5849a9f19e%
DeWeerdt notes that the climate is affected by global warming. She describes the effect of global warming as a process of change in the climate. This process shows patterns of seasonal transmission which cause certain climates to be sensitive, resulting in more cases of vector-borne diseases.
DiamondFacts.org . (n.d.) Retrieved January 29, 2008, www. diamondfacts.org.
This article defines the term conflict diamonds and also gives background information on blood diamonds. After defining the term, this piece explains a system put into place to control the entering of conflict diamonds into the legitimate supply chain. Also, the article goes on to name specific countries that participate in the Kimberley Process.
Dixon, Dr. Patrick (2007). Steroids- The Truth about Steroids. Retrieved January 28, 2008, from Global Change Web site: http://www.globalchange.com
Steroids are natural substances which can have an effect on you in just a few days. Steroids make the immune system less active. Steroids have huge effects on the body, so therefore the cream tends to work best, applying it only to necessary spots. Steroids can make you gain weight and can cause diabetes and many types of cancer. For many people dying of diseases, using steroids can help relax them to help in the process. Taking steroids won’t increase muscle mass unless you exercise while on them. There are 2 types of steroids, anabolic and androgenic. Anabolic mainly affects metabolism, immunity, and muscle. Androgenic steroids have masculine effects on women, and feminine effects on men.
Dugger, Celia W. (2006, November 10). Toilets underused to fight disease, U.N. study finds. The New York Times. Retrieved February 9, 2008, from http://www.nytimes.com.
In this article, Dugger emphasizes on the importance of sanitation. The children’s “access to sanitation” is very limited, causing them to suffer from sicknesses including diarrhea (p.1). The core of this piece revolves around “Beyond Scarcity: Power, Poverty, and the Global Water Crisis,” a United Nations report identifying African’s weakening practices of trying to maintain a healthy way of life. From urinating in streams to practicing the “flying toilet” technique, throwing a used plastic bag into the street, Dugger illustrates the severe measures Africans are taking in order to survive in their country.
Duffy, Michael, Bennet, Brian, Bacon Jr., Perry et al (2005). The Torture Files. Retrieved January 30, 2008 from EBSCOhost Database.
Many investigations are conducted when torture arises as the main cause of death for an individual. Though opposition to some methods of interrogation is a normal occurrence, others vehemently defend its use. This article states one incident in particular that led to vital information about the 9/11 attacks.
Dwyer, Feldman, Mayer. (1970). The Social Psychology of Dieting. Journal of Health and Social Behavior,4. Retrieved February 4, 2008, from JSTOR Archive.
Dwyer, Feldman, and Mayer stressed that while more adults are overweight than children, many of the adults are tend to undermine the seriousness of their condition. Obesity extends beyond health issues, as it can also lead to several stereotypes. The authors introduced the readers to the connection between social behavior and obesity.
Efron, S. (1997, October 18). Women's eating disorders go global. The Los Angeles Times.
“If Asia is a reliable indicator, eating disorders are going global,” says Efron. Deaths due to insufficient eating habits have risen within the past decade. Doctors are attributing this fact to the media as the use of diet pills and supplements also rises in Asia. “Thin is in, and fat is out,” said Dr. Ken Ung of National University Hospital in Singapore.
Efron, S. (1997, October, 18). Women's eating disorders go global. The Los Angeles Times, Retrieved January 24, 2008, from http://www.hartford-hwp.com/archives/50/103.html
This article shows that
women outside of the United States are developing eating disorders. In places
like
Energy from the sun. (2007, November). Retrieved February 11, 2008, from Electric Power Annual Web site: http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources/renewable/solar.html
Solar rays can be turned into different types of energy such as thermal or photovoltaic. The article also gets into the best locations for this process to be used. The energy can be used to heat other substances or photons can be directly extracted from the rays.
Energy from the wind. (2007, November). Retrieved February 11, 2008, from Energy Information Administration Web site: http://www.eia.doe.gov/kids/energyfacts/sources/renewable/wind.html
Energy from the wind describes the process of extracting usable energy from the renewable resource of wind by using windmills. The article gives good history on wind energy and its uses. Also, the types of machines used and how they work are shown. Finally, the article is capped off by telling how environmentally friendly wind energy is.
Ethanol Facts: Environment. (2005). Retrieved February 5, 2008, from Renewable Fuels Association Web site: http://www.ethanolrfa.org/resource/facts/environment
In Ethanol Facts: Environment (RFA 2005) many facts are named and talked about in details that show the positive effect of ethanol on the environment and humans.
Farber, B. (2001). A Solution to the U.S.-Mexico Border Problem. Newsmax.com. Retrieved January 24, 2008, from http://www.newsmax.com
Farber suggests the revival of an old program known as Bracero to help control the U.S.’s immigration problems. He details how the plan would work and speaks on its past success. He believes that it would be a win-win situation for everyone.
Farrell, A (2006, January 27). Ethanol can contribute to energy and environmental goals. Science, 311, Retrieved January, 2008, from http://rael.berkeley.edu/ebamm/FarrellEthanolScience012706.pdf
Much of the debate on ethanol focuses on net energy and whether manufacturing ethanol takes more resources then the resulting fuels. To study this factor, the Energy and Resources Group Biofuel Analysis Mete-Model (EBAMM) was formed. Two of the five studies reported a negative net energy value but failed to look at the positive uses of ethanol byproducts. When looking at these factors, as the other three groups did, ethanol does have positive net energy.
Fish, Mike. (2007, June, 27). Steroids discovered in probe of slayings, suicide. from http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2917133
In the article, Fish
confirmed that Chris Benoit, a famous professional wrestler, killed his wife,
son, and them himself over the period of a few days in late June of 2007.
There was no suicide note left behind, so authorities are wondering whether or
not steroids played a role in the tragedy. Benoit had received drugs from
medxlife.com, which is an online business in
Ethanol Facts: Environment. (2005). Retrieved February 5, 2008, from Renewable Fuels Association Web site: http://www.ethanolrfa.org/resource/facts/environment
In Ethanol Facts: Environment (RFA 2005) many facts are named and talked about in details that show the positive effect of ethanol on the environment and humans.
Farber, B. (2001). A Solution to the U.S.-Mexico Border Problem. Newsmax.com. Retrieved January 24, 2008, from http://www.newsmax.com
Farber suggests the revival of an old program known as Bracero to help control the U.S.’s immigration problems. He details how the plan would work and speaks on its past success. He believes that it would be a win-win situation for everyone.
Farrell, A (2006, January 27). Ethanol can contribute to energy and environmental goals. Science, 311, Retrieved January, 2008, from http://rael.berkeley.edu/ebamm/FarrellEthanolScience012706.pdf
Much of the debate on ethanol focuses on net energy and whether manufacturing ethanol takes more resources then the resulting fuels. To study this factor, the Energy and Resources Group Biofuel Analysis Mete-Model (EBAMM) was formed. Two of the five studies reported a negative net energy value but failed to look at the positive uses of ethanol byproducts. When looking at these factors, as the other three groups did, ethanol does have positive net energy.
Fish, Mike. (2007, June, 27). Steroids discovered in probe of slayings, suicide. from http://sports.espn.go.com/espn/news/story?id=2917133
In the article, Fish
confirmed that Chris Benoit, a famous professional wrestler, killed his wife,
son, and them himself over the period of a few days in late June of 2007.
There was no suicide note left behind, so authorities are wondering whether or
not steroids played a role in the tragedy. Benoit had received drugs from
medxlife.com, which is an online business in
FRONTLINE/World. (2002). [Online interview with Dr. Gunaratna, specialist on terrorist organizations]. Retrieved February 12, 2008 from http://www.pbs.org/frontlineworld/stories/srilanka/feature2.html
Dr. Gunaratna believes that terrorist groups are actually acting on a “political ideology fashioned by misinterpreting, misrepresenting and corrupting religious text” and not the Koran itself. His research shows that there are “common organizing principles” for extremist groups but that they have “different motivations”. He believes that providing atonement and listening to those with reasonable requests will help prevent acts of religious extremism.
Gelder, Van Sarah. (2007).
Gelder observed the Cubans
of having the lowest average of AIDS compared to the other countries and the
lowest death rate. Since 1998, everyone in
Global warming pollution emission reductions. Retrieved January 27, 2008, from Thomas (Library of Congress) Web site: http://thomas.loc.gov/cgibin/query/F?c110:1:./temp/~c110CnekQO:e1015
This Act expresses the congressional findings that our national security is realistically threatened by our increased use of fossil fuels. It further elaborates on the goals of the United States with emission reduction policies including restrictions on automobile manufacturers that will hopefully be in affect by 2010.
Gold, Ezra. Nuclear Waste Disposal.
The disposal of the world’s nuclear waste is becoming a major concern. There are two different kinds of nuclear waste. High level nuclear waste has a half-life around 100,000 years. Low level nuclear waste has a half-life around 10-50 years.
