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Amber Alert Systems, 2002.
A discussion of the AMBER alert program for finding missing or abducted children.
753 words (approx. 3.0 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 18.95
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This paper provides an insight into AMBER, the acronym for America?s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response which uses teamwork between the media, citizens and law enforcement in order to find abducted children. It describes how the program works works by sending crucial information to the public, via radio TV, and sometimes electronic roadside signs. It examines its pros and cons such as desensitization from overuse and provides statistics on children that disappear and the readness of the public to help.
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"Recent history has shown that the AMBER alert system is needed. Statistics show that there are about 46,000 non-relative kidnappings each year, and two thirds of those involve a sexual assault. Because parents don?t always immediately notice that a child is missing, a 2-hour delay before reporting the abduction is common, but three-fourths of the children killed in these incidents are killed within three hours of being taken (KKF, 2002). This makes a rapid and wide response urgent, but police can only be in so many places at once."
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Amber Alert, 2005.
An overview of this warning system used to trace missing children in the United States.
810 words (approx. 3.2 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 19.95
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An Amber Alert is a system used jointly by the media and law enforcement agencies, to make urgent announcements about missing or kidnapped children within hours of their disappearance. This paper examines the history of the Amber Alert and shows how it has successfully allowed Texan authorities to retrieve abducted children.
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"While it is possible that the Chavez infant would have been returned to her mother safely, since the people who knew the abductor were skeptical about Roach's claim that the child was her own, the issuance of an Amber Alert made it both more likely that the infant would be found safe and that people would know to report their suspicions. As soon as someone called about Roach's new "daughter," the information was fed into the Amber Alert System. Since it was issued on a statewide basis and because the Amber Alert system gives such cases the prominence and urgency they need, the law enforcement officers in Quanah realized that this baby might be Nancy Chavez."
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AMBER Alert Systems, 2002.
This paper investigates the workings of AMBER, a partnership between law enforcement and the media that aids in the recovery of an abducted child.
1,150 words (approx. 4.6 pages), 5 sources, MLA, £ 27.95
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This paper explores the alert system called AMBER: ?America?s Missing: Broadcast Emergency Response?. This system co-ordinates law enforcement with the media, to help people act immediately after a child abduction has taken place. The paper explores the general principles of the system and looks at its origin and history of development. It then goes on to explain how the system works, citing its benefits and using case studies to highlight its success. It concludes with a look at how to implement the system in other states.
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"The goal of the AMBER program is to communicate identifying information to the general public so they can report to law enforcement if they see any of the people or automobiles described in the AMBER alerts broadcasted. When law enforcement decides a child disappearance meets the criteria to issue an AMBER alert, they pass on information to the media, who broadcast it. Citizens are told not to approach any individuals or vehicles but are given a number to phone in the information so law enforcement professionals can use the information to apprehend the individuals."
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Remote Alerting System, 2004.
A discussion on solutions and preventative devices against burglary.
6,900 words (approx. 27.6 pages), 15 sources, MLA, £ 93.95
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This paper describes the need for a remote alert system and proposes a system that uses wireless cameras, motion sensors and custom software to call a mobile phone and notify the user of an intruder in the home. It also offers other possible applications of the system.
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"Burglary is one of the most common crimes committed in the United Kingdom but it can be one of the most difficult to prosecute. Burglars are rarely seen by others due to the nature of the crime itself and intercepting ..."
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Intelligence and Cognitive Tests, 2001.
Evaluation of the Raven's Test, The Mental Alertness Test and the Cognitive Process Profile.
3,321 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 10 sources, £ 65.95
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The essay evaluates three different intelligence or cognitive tests, namely Raven?s test, the Mental Alertness test (HSRC) and the Cognitive Process Profile. These tests are used in both academic and workplace settings and are mainly critiqued in this essay according to their manual information, norm groups, reliability, purpose, and item content.
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?Intelligence tests are being used increasingly to assist individuals in educational planning, and in making decisions about aspects of their own lives? (Anastasi & Urbina, 1997). Raven?s tests have been described as ?tests of observation and clear thinking?( Raven et al., 1998, p.657). The Mental Alertness test is to provide measures of general intelligence, arithmetical ability and certain language abilities (Lombard, 1975). A strength of the Cognitive Process Profile is that it measures learning potential and involves a teach-test-teach approach (CPP Manual, 2000).?
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Transit Fleet Safety, 2006.
This paper discusses the safety programs for drivers of modern transit systems including under terror alerts.
1,600 words (approx. 6.4 pages), 12 sources, APA, £ 36.95
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This paper explains that there are some fundamental logistical issues involved in the planning process for maintaining transit system safety, which represent constraints as to how much information can be gathered and how it can be used; furthermore, there are a number of interest groups involved in the planning process that must be taken into account. The author points out that having a comprehensive transit system safety program has assumed increasing importance in recent years; there are a wide range of federal, state and local regulations to be considered while balancing the needs of their fleet drivers, political interest groups and energy conservation issues. The paper includes a listing of procedure requirements for the mass transit sector and its passengers under an elevated risk, Codes Yellow and Red such as expect traffic delays. Figure.
Table of Contents
Identifying Important Components of a Transit Fleet Safety Program
Review and Discussion
Planning Required for a Modern Transit System
Drug and Alcohol Programs for Fleet Drivers
Desirable Transit System Fleet Driver Qualifications
Procedures for Suspension and Revocation of Driving Privileges
List and Explanation of Security Watchwords for Fleet Driver
Procedures Required for a Severe Alert (Threat Condition Red)
Conclusion
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"Drug and alcohol programs specifically designed for transit fleet drivers are not new, but they have been increasingly recognized as a vital component of an effective safety program. One of the first such initiatives was implemented in October 1990, by the Greyhound Corporation. The results of this early drug and alcohol testing program showed that there was an unacceptable rate of positive drug tests among the company's drivers and its applicants; these findings brought a significant amount of pressure to bear on transit system companies that provided service to the traveling public to implement such testing programs."
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Earthquake Sensors: Theory & Practical Applications, 1997.
Describes the costs & benefits of developing an Earthquake Alert System. Examines the state of research in developing, implementing, & deploying such a system.
2,250 words (approx. 9.0 pages), 14 sources, £ 54.95
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"Earthquake Sensors: Theory and Practical Applications
Introduction
An Earthquake Alert System (EAS) could give several seconds to several tens of seconds warning before the strong motion from a large earthquake arrives. Such a system would include a large network of sensors distributed within an earthquake-prone region. The sensors closest to the epicenter of a particular earthquake would transmit data at the speed of light to a central processing center, which would broadcast an area-wide alarm in advance of the spreading elastic wave energy from the earthquake. This is possible because seismic energy travels slowly (3 to 6 km/s) compared to the speed of light (Real-time earthquake monitoring, 1991). "
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Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals, 2002.
This paper is a preliminary dissertation proposal to improve the interface of Interactive Electronic Technical Manuals (IETM).
5,285 words (approx. 21.1 pages), 9 sources, £ 91.95
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This paper discusses that the introduction of the Interactive Electronic Technical Manual (IETM) has greatly enhanced the phases involved in repair, diagnosis and maintenance of complex machinery; but there are still problems with the interface. The author feels that issues on the capability of human skills involved in the process of IETM are big factors that serve as barriers in the true purpose of IETM. This proposal contains information on the insufficiencies of IETM and presents ideas for enhancement of display-interface features. Graphs and illustrations.
Table of Contents
Introduction
Background of the Study
Performance of IETMs
IETM Standards
Human Issues
Problem Statement and Goal
Relevance, Significance, and Brief Review of Literature
Relevance of the Study in IETM Interfaces
Relevance of the Study in IETM Software Products
Literature Review
Barriers and Issues
Approach
Alert Window
Alert Indicator
Hyperlink
External Link
Graphics
Tables
Hotspot
Updates
Decision Steps
Milestones
Annotated Bibliography
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"Technical manuals are one of aircraft mechanics? vital tools. An aircraft is a composition of thousands of assembly parts. Its maintenance depends on referencing to thousands of technical manuals that are critically kept for future checks and consultations in cases of aircraft repair or diagnosis. One study indicates that an F-18 Fighter, for instance, consists of 30,000 pages of documentations whose printed documents consume a storage space of 68 cubic feet. With the advent of IETM, such pages of documentation could only take a CD-ROM to store exactly all the information and a few seconds of time to retrieve them. Today, IETM has been the preferred scheme in technical assessment and repair of complex machineries. This is due to the fact that IETM offers more advantages than the traditional scheme of paper-based technical manuals."
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Airline Safety, 2007.
This paper discusses the technical complexities of regulating air traffic.
1,528 words (approx. 6.1 pages), 3 sources, MLA, £ 34.95
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The paper relates that the problem of air traffic accidents as a result of poor traffic control occur more often than is recognized. The paper discusses conflict alert technology regarding air traffic control and looks at the human factor and its interaction with this system. The paper explores accidents that have occurred and concludes that even state of the art technology is not enough to ensure a safe flight. The paper shows how safety requires the complex integration of both humanity and technology.
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Conflict Alert Technology
The Human Factor
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"Faulty design in terms of either the planes themselves or the technology designed to guide them safely to land, for example, can cause accidents. While these design flaws are the result of human error, they are not as directly related to the human factor as air traffic controllers themselves. These workers are also human. Any number of factors, including fatigue, distraction or a momentary lack of concentration can cause an accident and the death of hundreds or even thousands of people. Most accidents as a result of this human factor, according to Don Brown (2005), occur in lower air space, where there is a significant amount of traffic landing or taking off."
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The Avian Flu, 2007.
A discussion of whether the US is prepared for an outbreak of the avian flu.
8,021 words (approx. 32.1 pages), 15 sources, APA, £ 119.95
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This paper argues that there is a very real potential for an avian influenza pandemic in the future, yet there remains an insufficient amount of effective vaccine to address the current incarnation of the H5N1 virus. The author suggests, based on this research, that it is useful to develop a broad-based assessment of the realities involved in a potential pandemic in order to provide meaningful and timely responses. The research presented in the paper was examined from biological, psychological and economic sources. The author concludes that it is incumbent on public health officials around the world today to alert their citizenry to the potential for such an outbreak and to take whatever precautions are necessary today to preclude such a disaster.
Outline:
Introduction
Explanation of the Problem
Justification for Using an Interdisciplinary Approach
Identification of Relevant Disciplines
Respective Viewpoints of Relevant Disciplines
Biology
Psychology
Economics
Methodology
Purpose of the Study
Background
General History of the Problem
Disciplines, Perspectives, Evidence, Insights
Logic,
Reasons for Order of Presentation of Disciplines Used
Biological Perspective
Psychological Perspective
Economic Perspective
Integration of the Three Disciplines
Conflicts within a Discipline
Creation of Common Ground with the Disciplines
Integration of Insights
Techniques of Integration Used
Development of New Understanding or Meaning
Conclusion
Table 1: Techniques of Integration Used
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"By the end of 2005, the epidemic of avian influenza had resulted in human cases of the disease in Cambodia, China, Indonesia, Thailand, Turkey, and Vietnam. Vietnam was the worst hit, with 93 cases. Of those, 42 died; citing statistics from the World Health Organization, Ford reports that the total number of cases by the end of 2005 was more than 140, with approximately half of these resulting in death (2006). Although sustained communicability of the H5N1 virus from person to person has not been observed, health officials remain cognizant that the H5N1 virus has the potential to mutate rapidly or even combine genetically with a human influenza virus to yield a virulent new strain that could easily spread throughout the global human population (Ford, 2006). "
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Alan Moore's "Watchmen", 2006.
An analysis of the inkblot motif in the graphic novel "Watchmen", by Alan Moore and David Gibbons.
1,210 words (approx. 4.8 pages), 1 source, MLA, £ 28.95
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The paper analyzes one of the motifs of greatest significance in "Watchmen", that of the Rorschach inkblot. The paper examines how the inkblot motif does not simply add visual irony or humor to the story, rather, the inkblot directly relates to the way the central character of Rorschach sees the moral world, in terms of black and white. The paper concludes that the inkblots indicate moral or truth-related obfuscation, and alert the reader that lies are about to be told, either through psychiatry, the police, or the lies Rorschach tells to himself.
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"The entire story of Watchmen revolves around characters Dr. Manhattan, Ozymandias, Rorschach, Nite Owl, Silk Spectre, the Comedian and other former Crimebusters who must unite to find out who has been killing members of their former tribe. Rorschach is the main investigating character, who problems the criminal world like the character of Dr. Long does his psyche. Although he sees himself purely on the side of good, the reader learns, a lesson that is reinforced through use of the inkblot motif, that Rorschach is genuinely mentally troubled whose judgment is often not to be trusted. "
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Budgets and Motivation, 2007.
This paper explores whether budgets motivate staff that work within an organization.
3,320 words (approx. 13.3 pages), 18 sources, MLA, £ 65.95
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The paper explains that a budget is an essential part of the functioning of an organization. The paper further discusses how today, the better management is able to keep its employees motivated and satisfied, the better it is able to retain its valuable workforce, thereby saving large amounts of money that it would otherwise have to expend on the recruitment and hiring process. The paper shows how an aware and alert management would be able to assess and analyze the needs of its employees and conceive of appropriate motivational plans and ideas. These ideas need not be implemented at great cost to the company; they may come well within the budget.
Table of Contents:
Introduction
Budgets and Employee Motivation
Role of Management in budgeting to motivate its employees
Conclusion
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"A budget may be understood as a 'road map to profit', without which the company may have to face losses. A budget would allocate money, and it can be defined as a very realistic projection of what the employer expects to receive, in return for what he is ready to spend. In general, a budget can be formed from averages; an employer must be able to budget for a reasonable period of time, and therefore, be able to control costs, and perhaps increase revenues. (The Profit puzzle: Finance, Budget) The basic meaning and function of a budget that would motivate an employee is that it must meet the various priorities of the organization, while at the same time exercising spending restraint. (Meeting the priorities of the nation while achieving spending restraint)."
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?The Jungle?, 2006.
Examines some of the social messages incorporated in this novel by Upton Sinclair.
1,100 words (approx. 4.4 pages), 0 sources, £ 26.95
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This paper shows that the purpose of Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle" was clearly to advocate socialism as the only answer to the wage slavery enforced by capitalism. However, the novel suggests that labor unions failed because owners could form even more powerful associations. "The Jungle" points out that the only way that the working man could gain freedom was by restructuring American society, suggesting that socialism was the only way, which seemed to be the theme of the novel. In addition, the paper shows that the depiction of filthy conditions in Chicago's slaughterhouses in this novel alerted the nation of the need to take precautions. The book helped to push the Pure Food and Drug Bill out of a House Committee and to force President Roosevelt to take action. At the same time, a Beef Inspection Act was submitted to the Senate, with Roosevelt's approval. Six months after "The Jungle" was published, the Pure Food and Drug Bill and the Beef Inspection Bill were passed.
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"Sinclair explains that Jurgis feels no more his own man than when he was shoveling guts at Brown's, working when he was told to, receiving whatever pay the packers chose to give him. He feels that he is better off committing crimes with Jack Duane, who introduces him to the criminal world of Chicago or buying votes for Mike Scully, an Irishman who is the Democratic boss of Packingtown. Eventually, Jurgis finds Elizbieta and is accepted. Jurgis lands a job as a porter at a hotel run by a Socialist organizer, Tommy Hinds. Things are starting to look up for Jurgis and he feels that he finally has a chance in the world."
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Famine in the PRC., 2005.
A review of "Hungry Ghosts - Famine and its Signs in Chinese Cities, 1958-1962." by Jasper Becker.
900 words (approx. 3.6 pages), 1 source, £ 24.95
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This paper reviews "Hungry Ghosts" by Jasper Becker, sharing with the reader how urban populations did not know full extent of famine of 1958-1962 even though they were alert to old signs of famine as often known in Chinese history. According to this paper, state censorship propaganda and the passport system kept news from moving openly, but cities continued to receive rural vagrants desperate for food defying the passport system.
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"The little-reported famine in the new People's Republic of China (PRC) was not seen, in its full extent, by city dwellers. However, a chapter in Jasper Becker's 'Hungry Ghosts' imparts how there were clear signs that things were not going well in the countryside. (1998) However much Chairman Mao put into propaganda and censorship to hide Communist failures, the public had the wisdom of centuries in terms of recognizing, yet again, bad government."
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