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UNT Libraries Digital Collections: An Overview

Presentation for a meeting at Texas A & M University. This presentation gives an overview of the University of North Texas (UNT) Libraries digital collections.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Phillips, Mark Edward
Object Type: Presentation
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cultural and Social Systems (open access)

Cultural and Social Systems

Lesson plan containing a collection of activities and resources regarding cultural and social systems that meet state education standards and national sustainability standards for the 4th grade level.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Parsons, John
Object Type: Text
System: The UNT Digital Library
Can Body Worn Cameras Serve as a Deterrent to Police Misconduct? (open access)

Can Body Worn Cameras Serve as a Deterrent to Police Misconduct?

This report discusses various issues regarding body worn cameras (BWCs), including the potential merits, concerns, and financial costs of use. The report also briefly states a possible method for allotting federal funds to help law enforcement agencies purchase BWCs.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: James, Nathan
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Designating Systemically Important Financial Institutions (SIFIs) (open access)

Designating Systemically Important Financial Institutions (SIFIs)

This report discusses congressional concerns regarding the Financial Stability Oversight Council's (FSOC) authorization to designate certain non-bank entities as Systemically Important Financial Institutions (SIFI).
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Labonte, Marc
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Unaccompanied Children from Central America: Foreign Policy Considerations (open access)

Unaccompanied Children from Central America: Foreign Policy Considerations

This report examines policy considerations for Congress in response to the recent influx of unaccompanied alien children (UAC) from Central American countries being apprehended at the U.S. border. The report also discusses current policy framework and the Obama Administration's diplomatic response.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Meyer, Peter J.; Seelke, Claire Ribando; Taft-Morales, Maureen & Margesson, Rhoda
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
U.S. Textile Manufacturing and the Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations (open access)

U.S. Textile Manufacturing and the Trans-Pacific Partnership Negotiations

This report examines the potential implications of a prospective Trans-Pacific Partnership Agreement (TPP) on the U.S. textile manufacturing industry. The TPP is a proposed regional free trade agreement (FTA) currently under negotiation among 11 Pacific Rim countries.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Platzer, Michaela D.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Social Security: What Would Happen If the Trust Funds Ran Out? (open access)

Social Security: What Would Happen If the Trust Funds Ran Out?

This report explains what the Social Security trust funds are and how they work. It describes the historical operations of the trust funds and the Social Security trustees' projections of future operations. It explains what could happen if Congress allowed the trust funds to run out. It also analyzes two scenarios that assume Congress waits until the moment of insolvency to act, showing the magnitude of benefit cuts or tax increases needed and how such changes would affect beneficiaries.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Meyerson, Noah P.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Islamic State in Syria and Iraq: A Possible Threat to Jordan? (open access)

The Islamic State in Syria and Iraq: A Possible Threat to Jordan?

This report briefly examines the extent to which the Islamic State (IS, formerly referred to as ISIS or ISIL) may pose a threat to Jordan, an "important U.S. partner." The report discusses Jordanian actions to address threats, and U.S. policy implications.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Sharp, Jeremy M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 107, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 28, 2014 (open access)

Jewish Herald-Voice (Houston, Tex.), Vol. 107, No. 22, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 28, 2014

Weekly Jewish newspaper from Houston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Samuels, Jeanne F.
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Archer County News (Archer City, Tex.), Vol. 106, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 28, 2014 (open access)

Archer County News (Archer City, Tex.), Vol. 106, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 28, 2014

Weekly newspaper from Archer City, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Phillips, Barbara
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
NT Daily (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 103, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 28, 2014 (open access)

NT Daily (Denton, Tex.), Vol. 103, No. 2, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 28, 2014

Semi-weekly student newspaper from the University of North Texas in Denton, Texas that includes local, state, and campus news along with advertising.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Wylie, Melissa
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Suburbia News (Seagoville, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 28, 2014 (open access)

The Suburbia News (Seagoville, Tex.), Vol. 42, No. 41, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 28, 2014

Weekly newspaper from Seagoville, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Appropriations Process: A Brief Explanation (open access)

U.S. Patent and Trademark Office Appropriations Process: A Brief Explanation

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Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The “1033 Program,” Department of Defense Support to Law Enforcement (open access)

The “1033 Program,” Department of Defense Support to Law Enforcement

This report focuses on the "1033 Program" that grants authority to the Secretary of Defense to give defense material to federal and state agencies. The focal point of the program is mostly for terrorism and illegal drug activities. This report describes how law enforcement agencies may apply to be part of the program and the structure of the program.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Else, Daniel H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Thailand: Background and U.S. Relations (open access)

Thailand: Background and U.S. Relations

This report includes information regarding Thailand, its background, and relations with the United States. Sections include security and regional relations.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Chanlett-Avery, Emma; Dolven, Ben & Scott, Christopher H.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Summary Report: FY2014 Supplemental Appropriations (open access)

Summary Report: FY2014 Supplemental Appropriations

None
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Restrictions on Trade in Elephant Ivory (open access)

Restrictions on Trade in Elephant Ivory

None
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Legal Issues with Federal Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food: In Brief (open access)

Legal Issues with Federal Labeling of Genetically Engineered Food: In Brief

This report discusses the debate of labeling genetically engineered (GE) or genetically modified (GMO) food products and the inconsistency of jurisdiction surrounding the issue, considering the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) lack of formal regulations and policies on the labeling of GE food. Report was later updated on September 22, 2015.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Lanza, Emily M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 132, No. 69, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 28, 2014 (open access)

Polk County Enterprise (Livingston, Tex.), Vol. 132, No. 69, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 28, 2014

Semi-weekly newspaper from Livingston, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Peak, Greg
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Winkler County News (Kermit, Tex.), Vol. 79, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 28, 2014 (open access)

The Winkler County News (Kermit, Tex.), Vol. 79, No. 33, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 28, 2014

Weekly newspaper from Kermit, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Parks, Phil
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Electra Star-News (Electra, Tex.), Vol. 107, No. 51, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 28, 2014 (open access)

Electra Star-News (Electra, Tex.), Vol. 107, No. 51, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 28, 2014

Weekly newspaper from Electra, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History

[Interior stairwell in the General Academic Building]

Photograph of an interior stairwell of the General Academic Building (GAB) at the University of North Texas (UNT) campus.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library

[Café G.A.B. at the University of North Texas]

Photograph of the interior of Café G.A.B. at the General Academic Building (GAB) on the campus of the University of North Texas (UNT).
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Clark, Junebug
Object Type: Photograph
System: The UNT Digital Library
Timpson & Tenaha News (Timpson, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 28, 2014 (open access)

Timpson & Tenaha News (Timpson, Tex.), Vol. 34, No. 35, Ed. 1 Thursday, August 28, 2014

Weekly newspaper from Timpson, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with advertising.
Date: August 28, 2014
Creator: Pena, Hilda
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History