A Nuclear Iran:How should the international community respond??

A Nuclear Iran:How should the international community respond??

  With Iranian nuclear pursuits back in the national spotlight, many are worried the international system will not be able to avoid a meltdown. As tensions in the Middle East continue to mount between Israel and Iran, can an armed conflict...

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Ethical Consumerism and Conservatism – Hand In Glove

Ethical Consumerism and Conservatism – Hand In Glove

By Jacqueline Payne, HCPM ’12 Ethical consumerism: very much a loaded term with a lot of different connotations, but with a vastly growing appeal. If you are new to the concept, you may think of it as a somewhat radical movement to end...

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Country Clustering Based on Search-Query Pattern Correlation

Country Clustering Based on Search-Query Pattern Correlation

This paper introduces a technique to cluster regions or countries for marketing purposes. It uses information gathered through aggregated website search-query patterns, available from web logs or analytics software. Clustering done using this...

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Weight, Don’t Wait

Weight, Don’t Wait

Obesity is a significant public health issue faced by the South Australian government. The implications for the community, economy and the Government’s health budget demand a dramatic, decisive and urgent response. This paper proposes four...

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Christina Cann Talks about Policies that Affect Women

Christina Cann Talks about Policies that Affect Women

Christina, a master’s Candidate at the Heinz School of Public Policy discusses the Policies in Pennsylvania and nationwide that impact women. Tune in 5:00 Thursday, 88.3 WRCT

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A Nuclear Iran:How should the international community respond??

A Nuclear Iran:How should the international community respond??

  With Iranian nuclear pursuits back in the national spotlight, many are worried the international system will not be able to avoid a meltdown. As tensions in the Middle East continue to mount between Israel and Iran, can an armed conflict be avoided? Is time truly running out for the U.S. and Israel...

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The State of Our Union

The State of Our Union

By Elizabeth Schuelke, MSPPM ‘13 “Higher education can’t be a luxury. It’s an economic imperative that every family in America should be able to afford.” – President Obama, State of the Union January 24, 2012   President Obama boldly declared in his 2012 ‘State of the Union’ address...

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Ethical Consumerism and Conservatism – Hand In Glove

Ethical Consumerism and Conservatism – Hand In Glove

By Jacqueline Payne, HCPM ’12 Ethical consumerism: very much a loaded term with a lot of different connotations, but with a vastly growing appeal. If you are new to the concept, you may think of it as a somewhat radical movement to end corporate abuse, pollution, human slavery, and so on. You...

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Extra Special Forum and LAUNCH PARTY THIS THURSDAY

Extra Special Forum and LAUNCH PARTY THIS THURSDAY

  Please join us this Thursday for the FIRST FORUM of the year!!!!! This is a SPECIAL FORUM that will be in conjunction with the launch of the newest edition of the Heinz Journal! Copyright in a Digital Age: Piracy, Access, and the Internet If you weren’t sure what the big deal was about SOPA,...

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Country Clustering Based on Search-Query Pattern Correlation

Country Clustering Based on Search-Query Pattern Correlation

This paper introduces a technique to cluster regions or countries for marketing purposes. It uses information gathered through aggregated website search-query patterns, available from web logs or analytics software. Clustering done using this technique helps grouping countries that similarly respond...

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College Students and Means-Tested Welfare Programs Mitigating the Cost for Sub-Median Income Families

College Students and Means-Tested Welfare Programs Mitigating the Cost for Sub-Median Income Families

Low-income families face significant economic hardship when their children pursue higher education.  For some families, it may be more beneficial to cease claiming those children as tax dependents and allow them to enroll in means-tested welfare programs.  This paper examines welfare benefits relative...

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Weight, Don’t Wait

Weight, Don’t Wait

Obesity is a significant public health issue faced by the South Australian government. The implications for the community, economy and the Government’s health budget demand a dramatic, decisive and urgent response. This paper proposes four policy alternatives: The Status quo includes a number of Government...

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Amish and Their Effect on Per Capita Incomes in Pennsylvania

Amish and Their Effect on Per Capita Incomes in Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania, with its sixty-seven counties has the highest concentration of Amish of any state in the nation.  The presence of the Amish theology of work, and their successful business enterprises as well as their frugality has contributed to civil society; moreover, this study reveals that their industry...

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Exploring Consumer Broadband ISP Markets

Exploring Consumer Broadband ISP Markets

Consumer broadband technology is of great interest to policymakers for a variety of reasons, but little is known about what factors truly impact the actual speeds users experience and the prices they pay for use. This paper uses regression analysis to examine the relationship between speed and price...

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