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Smart multilateralism : when and when not to rely on the United Nations / Kim R. Holmes -- Making law : the United Nations' role in formulating and enforcing international law / Lee A. Casey and David B. Rivkin Jr. -- Mission improbable : international interventions, the United Nations, and the challenge of conflict resolution / Greg Mills and Terence McNamee -- Dysfunction in international environmental policy : how the U.N. undermines effective solutions / Christopher C. Horner -- Human wrongs : why the U.N. is ill equipped to champion human rights / Brett D. Schaefer and Steven Groves -- The quest for happiness : how the U.N.'s advocacy of economic, social, and cultural rights undermines liberty and opportunity / Susan Yoshihara -- The United Nations and development : grand aims, modest results / Terry Miller -- Promoting free trade through the United Nations / Daniella Markheim -- Restoring the role of the nation-state system in arms control and disarmament / Baker Spring -- Curing the international health system / Roger Bate and Karen Porter

2013 Fall. ; Includes illustrations (some color). ; Includes bibliographical references (pages 93-95). ; Flexible rockfall fence systems, or rockfall barriers, are typically designed and rated for an energy capacity, and other parameters such as deflection, based on full-scale testing. These tests are conducted using a standard procedure for reproducibility of the tests such that various fences from the same or different manufacturers can be compared in terms of capacity, deflection, and other criteria. In 2003, the United States (U.S.) developed recommended procedures for testing rockfall fences. These were similar to a Swiss guideline that was widely used by European fence manufacturers. Also, the recommended U.S. guideline allowed substitution of testing conducted using the Swiss guideline. U.S. transportation agencies could then compare products whether they were tested in the U.S. or Europe. In 2008, the European Union (E.U.) developed a standardized rockfall testing guideline. European and some U.S. manufacturers of rockfall fences, usually with headquarters in Europe, are now certifying their products in accordance with the E.U. guideline. U.S. design and installation practice of fences differ in some important ways from European practice, and the E.U. guideline does not limit some fence characteristics important to common U.S. practice. Additionally, the E.U. guideline differs from the Swiss and recommended U.S. guidelines in several important ways. This can cause uncertainty for U.S. transportation agencies when choosing products tested using the E.U guideline. Through review of the development of various rockfall testing programs and procedures as well as surveying of transportation agencies, rockfall fence manufacturers, and design engineers, a proposed testing guideline for the U.S. has been developed. This guideline is based on the widely used E.U. guideline. Additionally, requirements for substitution of U.S. testing with E.U. testing are outlined to allow manufacturers to choose whether they test their products in the E.U. or U.S. and to ensure that fences installed in the U.S. are equivalent to those tested in the E.U. With this proposed guideline, U.S. transportation agencies will again have the ability to compare different rockfall fence systems whether they are tested in the U.S. or Europe.

This article discusses soundscapes created by young people participating in The Beat of Boyle Street, an in-school recreation-based project that teaches inner-city, at-risk youth to make music using computers and audio production software. Participants are predominantly Aboriginal youth, ages 14 to 20, living in poverty and confronting other challenges, including disabilities, addictions, parenting issues, racism, homelessness, and the vicissitudes of life "on the streets." The soundscape compositions young people create tell stories that speak to the importance of what young people actually do with popular culture in their everyday lives, particularly with hip-hop music and style. Three soundscape examples provided indicate how young people (a) use and negotiate popular culture, (b) politically use and contest city spaces, and (c) act as "border crossers." These points call attention to the power of popular cultural practices as leisure and provide insights for working with young people in recreational contexts.

Learn about the life cycle of these stunning birds of prey, the traditions of the Gitxsan, and how bald eagles can enrich their entire ecosystem. Evocative illustration brings the Xsan's flora and fauna to life for middle years readers in book three of the Mothers of Xsan series.

Intro -- Cover Page -- Contents -- Foreword -- Preface -- Acknowledgments -- Introduction -- Part I: Managing Yourself- Self-Discipline -- Chapter 1: Perception Versus Reality -- Chapter 2: Professional Image -- Chapter 3: Professional Reputation -- Chapter 4: Ethical Decision Making -- Chapter 5: Interpersonal Relationships -- Part II: Serving Others -- Chapter 6: Engaging the Workforce -- Chapter 7: Executive Team Members -- Chapter 8: The Governing Board -- Chapter 9: Human Resources -- Chapter 10: Communications, Technology, and Social Media -- Chapter 11: Physician Relationships -- Chapter 12: Recruitment and Selection -- Part III: Serving Inside the Organization -- Chapter 13: The New Position -- Chapter 14: The Office -- Chapter 15: Ethnic and Gender Diversity -- Chapter 16: The Multigenerational Workforce -- Part IV: Capstone -- Chapter 17: Self-Awareness and Derailment -- Epilogue -- Appendix A: Human Resources Ethics Survey -- Appendix B: Effective Use of LinkedIn -- Index -- About the Authors.