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Security Issues Facing the Tri-Border Area Between the Philippines, Indonesia, and Malaysia — May 23, 2012

The area between the Philippines, Malaysia, and Indonesia is a key hub of terrorist and related criminal activity in Southeast Asia. The Coast Watch System was designed to improve maritime domain awareness in the region but has some issues to overcome.

Some Menus of U.S. Sit-down Chain Restaurants Are as Unhealthy as Fast Food — May 21, 2012

A review of menu nutrition information in U.S. sit-down chain restaurants found that 96 percent of main entrées exceeded the daily limits for calories, sodium, fat, and saturated fat recommended by the USDA.

Military Veterans' Experiences in For-Profit Higher Education — May 16, 2012

Veterans choose for-profit colleges because their tuition rates are set to match allowable GI Bill benefits; they have adult-oriented, career-focused programs with flexible schedules; they accept military transcripts; courses are available when needed; and students can attend the same institution in multiple states if they relocate.

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Liisa Ecola

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Liisa Ecola

Liisa Ecola is a senior project associate at the RAND Corporation. A transportation planner with interests in transit, transportation demand management (TDM), finance, and environmental and land use impacts, her current work is in two major areas: the intersection of transportation with climate…

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