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State of the Climate in 2008

Description: This report describes observations of precipitation, temperature, and other climatology metrics from different global regions.
Date: August 2009
Creator: Peterson, T. C.; Baringer, M. O.; Diamond, H. J.; Fogt, R. L.; Levy, J. M.; Richter-Menge, J. et al.
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The European Parliament

Description: The European Parliament (EP) is one of the three key institutions of the European Union (EU), and the only EU institution whose members are directly elected. This report discusses the construction and history of the EP, its role in functions of the EU as well as internationally, various international supports and criticisms of the EP, and the EP's ties with the U.S. Congress.
Date: July 22, 2009
Creator: Archick, Kristin & Mix, Derek E.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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The Financial Crisis: Impact on and Response by the European Union

Description: According to the most recent National Threat Assessment, the global financial crisis and its geopolitical implications pose the primary near-term security concern of the United States. Over the short run, both the EU and the United States are attempting to resolve the financial crisis while stimulating domestic demand to stem the economic downturn. These efforts have born little progress so far as the economic recession and the financial crisis have become reinforcing events, causing EU governm… more
Date: June 24, 2009
Creator: Jackson, James K.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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U.S. - EU Poultry Dispute

Description: This report discusses the European Union (EU) refusal to accept U.S. imports of poultry treated with antimicrobial rinses. Prior to 1997, when the prohibition took effect, U.S. exports of broiler and turkey meat to the 15 countries that then constituted the EU were reported to total nearly 32,000 MT with a value of $44.4 million.
Date: February 4, 2009
Creator: Becker, Geoffrey S.
Partner: UNT Libraries Government Documents Department
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Policies to Change the World: Energy Sufficiency - Eight Policies towards the Sustainable Use of Energy

Description: This booklet discusses how energy sufficiency is the best solution for reducing energy consumption and waste. It presents policies for reducing global energy consumption such as energy auditing, phasing out incandescent light bulbs, combined heat/cooling energy and power, carbon-negative cooking, smart metering, area road pricing, and other measures.
Date: 2009
Creator: Rohde, Anja & Bee, Hilmar
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The G-20 and International Economic Cooperation: Background and Implications for Congress

Description: This report discusses the background of the G-20 (an international forum for discussing and coordinating economic policies) and some of the issues that it has addressed. It includes historic background on the work of the G-20, information about how the group operates, overviews of G-20 summits, major issues that the group is likely to address and the likely effectiveness of the G-20 in the near future.
Date: December 9, 2009
Creator: Nelson, Rebecca M.
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Shoes

Description: Pair of women's shoes of black patent leather. Designed with square toes, the vamp has an applied large square of black patent leather crossed vertically by a narrow band of red leather set off-center to right side of wearer. "Kitten" heel 1 1/2" high formed as a silver rectangle with horizontal black band and vertical red band. Designer's label inset int sole: "Davis by Ruthie Davis" Designer's monogram impressed in sole, two facing "D"s Impressed in sole: Outline of hide inscribed "Vero … more
Date: 2009
Creator: Davis, Ruthie
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Sandals

Description: Pair of sandals made of metallic cobalt blue leather. Two thick straps extend from sides and meet to form vamp/throat with surmounting bow. A single strap extends up from sole at heel and is topped by strap to encircle ankle. Strap secures with single silver tear-shaped buckle. Spike heel is 4" high, and covered with same blue leather. Inset black label on sole with maker's mark embroidered in silver: "Mario Valentino / Made in Italy" Molded into sole: "Mario / Valentino" Stamped into sol… more
Date: 2009
Creator: Valentino, Mario
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Velvet pumps

Description: Pair of velour, canvas, and leather pumps. Designed with pointed toes, the pumps have uppers of bright green, red, and navy velour, and black canvas in lengthwise stripes. Along bottom edge of upper is a pebbled leather band which is textured to resemble alligator and which is accented with brown stitching. Stiletto heel 3" in height covered with same textured leather. Suspended from top edge of heel is a gold charmed shaped as an "R". Maker's mark stamped in gold inside shoe: "[R logo] Robert… more
Date: 2009
Creator: Roberta di Camerino
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather pumps

Description: Platform pump of tan Napa leather with open-toe; 3 sections of leather with open space in between, wrap around a strap, and are gathered at the top; 4" stacked, continental heel and 1" platform. Measurements: L: 23 cm. W: 7 cm. H: 16 cm. Heel: 10 cm, 4 inches Left and Right shoe: "dusica / kotur / sacks / hand made in italy"
Date: 2009
Creator: Sacks, Dusica
Partner: UNT College of Visual Arts + Design

Leather sandals

Description: Pair of woman's sandals of pink and silver metallic leather, white leather, and black patent leather. Insole/sole of silver leather with pink leather inner section. Across instep is narrow band of pink, white, and black leather segments set with a single square black faceted gem mounted in silver colored metal. A second matching strap extends from insole, curves across instep, threads through a similar band, then continues around back of heel and back down to reattach to insole on same side it … more
Date: 2009
Creator: Rodo
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[Rome Brick Wall, 2009]

Description: Photograph of a red brick wall in Rome. An brick arch-shaped pattern is made above a doorway in the wall. A small checkered red and white square appears to the left of the arch. [2009, Rome, Italy]
Date: 2009
Creator: Doherty, Richard, 1951-
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections

[Rome High View, 2009]

Description: Vertical photograph of the Temple of Saturn which stands in the ancient Roman Forum in Rome. The building is framed by two tall, thin trees and is overlooked by a surrounding village. [2009, Rome, Italy
Date: 2009
Creator: Doherty, Richard, 1951-
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[Rome Men Working Sign, 2009]

Description: Photograph of a triangular construction sign leaning against a metal fence. Large columns stand in front of a building behind the fence. There is a motorcycle next to the sign. [2009, Rome, Italy]
Date: 2009
Creator: Doherty, Richard, 1951-
Partner: UNT Libraries Special Collections
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