Ottawa Public Library Essays and Term Papers
345 Essays on Ottawa Public Library. Documents 251 - 275
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Smoking Should Be Banned in Public Places
Do you mind people smoking around you in public places? According to the pro-smoking group Air Initiative 7 in 10 of you do. Do you think it is fair to discriminate against smokers, forcing them to stand outside and smoke? On the other hand is it fair that non-smokers should have to inhale second hand smoke which can dame their health? (Do you support this ban or do you oppose it?) Personally I oppose it
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Database Usage at the Naval Air Warfare Center Technical Library
Database Usage at the Naval Air Warfare Center Technical Library The rapidly changing face of research and technology in the science and research forum, as well as the world, has prompted the Naval Air Warfare Center Weapons Division (NAWC-WD) Technical Library to be in a constant state of change. These changes in information technology are made in order to consistently provide the patrons as well as the library staff with the latest capabilities in order
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Liability of Certified Public Accounts
Liability of Certified Public Accounts An accountant is someone who prepares and analyzes financial records for a company, a government, or an individual. Decision makers to interpret financial information to plan then use these financial records. A certified public account (C.P.A.) is an accountant who takes and passes a uniform state test and then obtains a special license to practice. Accountants are professionals whose expertise and knowledge the clients that hire them count on.
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Public Service Announcements: Does Deception in Advertising Affect the Public's Intent to Donate?
Public Service Announcements: Does Deception in Advertising Affect the Public’s Intent to Donate? Technical Business Research GENB 5321 Fall 2005 December 12, 2005 Table of Contents I. Executive Summary 3 II. Introduction 6 III. Research Methods and Procedures 8 IV. Managerial Implications 9 V. Data Analysis and Findings 10 A. Scale Reliability 10 B. Factor Analysis 13 C. Analysis of Variance (ANOVA) and Results 14 D. Multiple Regression Analysis and Results 16 VI. Conclusions
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Library Orientations Are Essential
Library Orientations are Essential Students should attend library orientations and make use of the information provided by the speaker. Although students may look at orientations as being a waste of time, they fail to realize that, in reality, it saves them time in the long run. Not only does it save them time, it also makes them aware of all the services provided by the school library and may motivate them to take advantage of
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Socioeconomic Stratification of Public Schools
Socioeconomic Stratification of Public Schools There have been many educational changes and reforms during America’s 350 year old education system. Although America’s educational system has climbed mountains since its inception in 1635, there are still many peaks to overcome. Why? The world around us is constantly changing. Faux pas of yesterday are the norms today and vise-versa. In order to keep up with society and the quality of education it demands there has to be
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The Rights of Individual in the International Public Law
The question of the role of individuals in international law is closely bound up with the rise in the international protection of human rights. This theory maintains that individuals constitute only the subject-matter of intended legal regulation. Only states, and possibly international organizations, are subjects of the law. This has been a theory of limited value. The essence of international law has always been its ultimate concern for the human being and this was clearly
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Defining Public Relations
Defining Public Relations According to PRSA Public relations “helps an organization and its publics adapt mutually to each other”. Public Relations is also referred to as a form of communication primarily directed toward gaining public understanding and acceptance. There are various definitions of Public Relations and this could be primarily due to how people view its importance or lack thereof. The various definitions tend to say the same thing but with different verbiage. Public relations
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Smoking in Public Places
Smoking Smoking is a topic I feel strongly about. Not only is it a nasty habit but it is also harmful to your health. Smoking in public places should not be allowed because it is inconsiderate to those who want to lead a healthy life. Here are a few facts about cigarettes. The tars found in cigarettes are carcinogenic, which means cancerous. To name just a few, some tars that are found in cigarettes include
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Creationism and Public Schools
Creationism and Public Schools The issue of whether creationism should be taught in public schools, rather than evolution, is a new one. It has only been in the past fifty years that it has even been in debate. Public school science classes, when discussing the origins of life on Earth, coincided with Sunday school classes. Students learned that the Earth, universe and everything else was created in seven days, by God, as stated in
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Homeschooling Vs. Public Schooling by Mary Lanphier
Homeschooling vs. Public Schooling Mary Lanphier August 27, 2006 When we consign our children to public schools, we feel satisfied that they are receiving 'quality education'. But, are we really getting our money's worth? More importantly, are the children gaining anything from this kind of a learning procedure? Socialization is hailed as one of the greatest advantage of schools. This is the place where the child picks up the rudiments of social skills that help
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Discovering the Public Interest
The public interest is a vital part of being a successful democratic nation. Unfortunately, consensus surrounding the issue of what constitutes the public interest has never been found. Canada, striving to be a world leader in democracy, struggles with this issue everyday in the creation of regulations and policies. Ideas expressed in academic literature, regulatory decisions, and views of the public were looked at in an effort to establish an accountability framework. This framework is
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Public Relations: Organizational and Societal Functions Reviewed
Public Relations: Organizational and Societal Functions Reviewed Introduction The pituitary gland is a human body part that is no larger than a pea and is located in the base of the brain where the three lobes meet. According to the University of Maryland Medical Center (2007), this master gland of the endocrine system performs a number of functions from controlling skin pigmentation, an external activity, to the internal action of increasing hormones found in the
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Smoking Ban in Public Places
Smoking ban in public places Smoking has always been understood to be unhealthy, but when you decide not to smoke for health reasons, you should not be forced to deal with second hand smoke. Most people don't realize it, but when you go to a bar or restaurant and there are people smoking freely, your lungs are being damage. Smoking in public areas such as restaurants and bars is damaging to innocent people by smell,
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Uniform in Public School
This article describes the pros and cons of uniforms in school. Many experts believe that students who wear school uniforms will do better academically in school. Majority of students are focused on wardrobe and the latest fashion trends that it distracts them from the actual reason of why they are attending school to receive a quality education. Some experts state that mandatory uniform policy will remove these distractions. In addition they also believe uniform set
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Minimum Standards for Public Consent in Domestic Governance
Minimum Standards for Public Consent in Domestic Governance The government of the United States is designed to give its citizens vast power and decision making abilities while also protecting the rights of those who oppose the ideas of the majority. This is done by having three different branches of government; executive, legislative, and judicial, in which there are checks and balances to control the power of each. The people of the United States theoretically have
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Inherit the Wind:should Religion Be Taught Freely in Public Schools
Religion, politics, ethics should be prohibited to be taught in public schools. Should not be taught in public schools because it could corrupt students’ minds, it could offend people and cause conflict that could result into a very violence senareo between parents vs teachers and teachers vs students and that it would be a big battle and result in the hands of the court. Teachers should not teach their students about religion, politics, and ethics
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What Is Library Automation?
What is Library Automation? Library automation can be defined simply as the use of computer and networking technologies in the library. Areas of Library Automation: • Automation of library functions • Use of electronic resources within the library (e.g. CD-ROMs) • Accessing remote electronic resources (e.g. the Internet) • Office automation (e.g. word-processing, spreadsheets, databases, etc.) • Patron services (e.g. computer laboratory, multimedia center) Objectives of Library Automation: • To improve the level of service
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Religion in Public Schools
"...Schools do more than train children's minds. They also help to nurture their souls by reinforcing the values they learn at home and in their communities. I believe that one of the best ways we can help out schools to do this is by supporting students'rights to voluntarily practice their religious beliefs, including prayer in schools.... For more than 200 years, the First Amendment has protected our religious freedom and allowed many Faiths to flourish
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Defining Public Relations
Defining Public Relations Keith Ducote University of Phoenix MKT 348 Instructor Jackie Perry May 30, 2006 Defining Public Relations Public relations, as a field, is a multibillion dollar business practiced by more than 200,000 professionals around the United States. The need for additional sufficient public relations has sparked an increasing growth in numbers and in respect within the past thirty years. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, public relations will be one of the
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Can the Public School Produce Good Citizens?
Can the Public School Produce Good Citizens? It's important to know what's happening in someone's community. At least that's what a good citizen would do. A good citizen would know what's happening whether it's good or bad. If everyone were a bad citizen, there would be much confusion. Also, if everyone were a good citizen there would be no confusion. That is why people should be a good citizen. A good citizen is involved in
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Public/private Sector Unions
As far back as I can remember unions have been a large slice of cold war Americana. When I was younger, talks around the dinner table was of union issues and most of all, dependency on a union in some facet. I lived in a Sacramento community that relied heavily on some form of a union and the defense industry. Federally operated defense industries adopted unions in order to regulate employment and have a set
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What Is the Federal Government's Single Greatest Responsibility to the Public?
What is the federal government's single greatest responsibility to the public? In my opinion the federal government has many responsibilities to the public, but most importantly is its pledge of protection to the public. When I say protection, I mean not only from military attacks from other countries, but by supplying funds for all the needs of the citizens. As the population in the U.S. increases and federal funds decrease, the government tends to forget
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Libraries
There have been many advances in electronics over the past years. We can now send pictures, messages, and sound clips via the internet. The invention of the web is used for many good reasons, and can be very beneficial. We use it to obtain facts, news, and ideas to satisfy our wants and needs, and educational purposes. We used to have to go to the library to obtain the information that we now have so
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Public View of Police
Public View of Police Police men and women are there to protect people. Their job is to risk their lives to ensure your personal safety, safety of your property, and the protection of the environment. The public’s opinion of the police force is quite varying because of a variety of factors. Personal experiences with police influence most people’s outlook and opinion towards the entire police force no matter what city, county, or department they have
Rating:Essay Length: 571 Words / 3 PagesSubmitted: April 21, 2010