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History of the computer and the Jacquard loom
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The story of silk -- The silk industry in France -- The drawloom -- Jacquard and his loom -- Charles Babbage -- Ada Lovelace -- Herman Hollerith -- The birth of IBM -- Dawn of the computer age: Howard Aitken -- The evolution of computing -- Jacquard's legacy., Louise Eggleton. --, Includes bibliographic references., HIST 3900Y: Reading Course.
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Supporting Immigrant Entrepreneurs
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By Brieanna Elliot, Date of Project Submission: April 2015., Completed for: New Canadians Centre ; Supervising Professor: Heather Nicol; Trent Community Research Centre, GEOG4030 - Community Based Research, In partnership with the New Canadians Centre, located in Peterborough, the goal of this
research is to find ways to assist immigrants with entrepreneurship which will in turn lead to
growth of the economy of the City of Peterborough as a whole. As Canadians, we live in a highly
multicultural society in which immigration is the norm. Many of the immigrants that immigrate
to Canada choose Peterborough to call their new home. The New Canadians Centre works
closely with immigrants in Peterborough to help their transition to the city go as smoothly as
possible, while also drawing attention to programs and opportunities in Peterborough that will
help with economic, health, along with social needs. Immigrants have established businesses in
many cities within Canada, thereby contributing to Canada’s economy, society and culture. The
City of Peterborough currently has the highest percentage of immigrant entrepreneurs in Canada;
it is therefore especially important to focus on implementing programs in order to better assist
new and potential immigrant entrepreneurs in Peterborough to help them to realize their full
potential in the community. This research will focus specifically on immigrant entrepreneurship
in the City of Peterborough, while drawing from identified best practices of programs and
supports available for immigrant entrepreneurs in other communities.
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Supporting Immigrant Entrepreneurs [posters]
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By Brieanna Elliot, Date of Project Submission: April 2015., Completed for: New Canadians Centre ; Supervising Professor: Heather Nicol; Trent Community Research Centre, GEOG4030 -
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Comparing Models for Addiction Services
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A comparative analysis of harm reduction and abstinence addiction treatment programs focusing on Peterborough City and County, Kawartha Lakes, Haliburton County, and Northumberland County has not been done. The present study researched previous studies in the field of addiction services, identifying the available services in the specified regions, surveying those services, and compiling data to determine the gaps in the current services to make future recommendations. This work is critical to addiction service research because substance use is a significant area of concern in the research area and across Canada. The study will aid in the identification and implementation of services needed in the four counties to reduce addiction and indirectly keep addiction-related offenders away from the criminal justice system. A literature review of harm reduction and abstinence was conducted using on-line portals. A questionnaire containing service details, client statistics, and gaps in services was administered to the available service providers and front line services including youth services and hospitals. Results show that individuals face many barriers when dealing with their addictions which include stigma, transportation, financial issues, and wait times for service. The current distribution of services is mostly harm reduction- compared to abstinence-based services but both serve equal males and females. The most prominent substance use is with alcohol, cannabis, and opioids. The significant gaps that currently exist are a lack of communication between services, a lack of funding for additional services, and a lack of residential detoxification centres and addiction supportive housing units., By Olivia Emino, Date of Project Submission: April 2015., Completed for: Human Service and Justice Coordinating Committee; Supervising Professor: Sharon Beaucage-Johnson; Trent Community Research Centre (trentcentre.ca), FRSC 4890 - Community-Based Research in Forensic Science
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Comparing Models for Addiction Services [poster]
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By Olivia Emino, Date of Project Submission: April 2015., Completed for: Human Service and Justice Coordinating Committee; Supervising Professor: Sharon Beaucage-Johnson; Trent Community Research Centre (trentcentre.ca), FRSC 4890 - Community-Based Research in Forensic Science
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Evaluation of the 2013-2014 Sex Work Action Project (SWAP) in Peterborough, Ontario
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By Ryne Evans and Brittany Reid, Date of Project Submission: April 2015., Completed for: PARN; Supervising Professor: Sharon Beaucage-Johnson; Trent Community Research Centre, FRSC4890 - Forensic Community-Based Research Project, The purpose of the present project was to evaluate the Sex Work Action Project (SWAP) that ran in Peterborough, Ontario from 2013-2014. The goal of SWAP was to improve the quality of life of street-level sex workers in Peterborough. This project aimed to determine the impact and value of SWAP, and to evaluate the strengths of the program and the improvements that could be made for a future program. Through reviews of relevant literature and similar programs in Canada, it was determined what is required and what makes a sex work support program sustainable and effective. Through in-depth interviews with front-line workers involved in SWAP, the strengths and the challenges of the program were discovered. It was confirmed that a program of this type would be a necessity in Peterborough, but there are notable areas of improvement that are needed for a future program to be successful, including better planning, organization of resources and funding. Combining this knowledge, the evaluation was summarized into a number of recommendations to improve a future sex work support program in Peterborough.
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Assessment of workplace attitudes towards the United Way of Peterborough and District
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Executive summary -- Project information -- Methodological rationale -- Research implementation/data collection -- Limitations to data -- Findings and analysis -- Conclusions -- Recommendations -- References -- Appendices., written by: Kristen Falcioni, Anita Hayford, Rachel Truant. --, Includes: final research report, appendices., Completed for: Len Lifchus, United Way Peterborough; Supervising Professor: Chris Beyers., The purpose of this Assessment of Workplace Attitudes was to examine the awareness and support workplace donors have towards the United Way of Peterborough & District., Includes references (p. 46)., IDST 422 ; Assessment of Development Studies ; International Development Studies.
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Canadian immigrant integration literature review
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By: Nika Farahani, Christine Franklin, Amanda McTague, Nathalie Smola, Brett Throop, Ben Vallieres., Completed for: Peterborough Partnership Council on Immigrant Integration; Professor Davina Bhandar, Trent University; Trent Centre for Community-Based Education., Includes glossary of terms., Includes bibliographical references., CAST-GEOG-POST-WMST 2245H Social and political economy of contemporary Canadian immigration.
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A guidebook for land managers
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Introduction. Species at risk included in this guidebook. Mitigation/avoidance
measures and enhancements. Blanding's turtle (emydoidea blandingii). Eastern hog-nosed snake
(heterodon platirhinos). Eastern ribbonsnake (thamnophis sauritus). Eastern musk turtle
(sternotherus odoratus). Five-lined skink (eumeces fasciatus). Milksnake (lampropeltis
trianglum). Cerulean warbler (dendroica cerulea). American ginseng (panax quinquefolius). Grey
fox (urocyon cinereoargentus) -- Glossary -- Resources -- Resources (continued) --
Notes., Includes bibliographic references., BIOL 3891H: Community based Research Project.
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Popular Education Evaluation for ORCA
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Lesson plans. i) Tag game: Life cycle of aquatic insects. ii) Benthic education program. iii) Frog education program. iv) Planting education program. v) Snake education program. vi) Tree education program. vii) Turtles education program. viii) Water quality education program. ix) Watershed in action program. x) Who polluted the river? : Pollution education -- Essays and reports. xi) Essay: A review of environmental education and its importance. xii) Final suggestions for ORCA's environmental education., By Peter Faught. --, Includes bibliographic references., BIOL 3901H: Reading Course.
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