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GRANT, M. J., et al. "Music and Conflict: Interdisciplinary Perspectives." Interdisciplinary Science Reviews 35.2 (2010): 183-198. Academic Search Complete. EBSCO. Web. 18 Nov. 2010. Discusses the role that music plays in conflict situations. Also has research that demonstrates  the potential music has to promote non violent resolutions of conflict. 

Heilig, Julian Vasquez, Heather Cole, and Angélica Aguilar. "From Dewey to No Child Left Behind: The Evolution and Devolution of Public Arts Education." Arts Education Policy Review (111.4) 2010: 136-145. EBSCO. Web. 21 Nov. 2008. The piece is a general review of art in public schools. It goes through recent history looking at things that have impacted the amount of influence of the arts. The influence of budget cuts is one issue discussed. Budget cuts lead to art teachers and programs being cut. In general the authors try to emphasize the benefits of the arts to individuals. They use a quote from Bill Gates at the beginning to start off the article and enforce this point.

this is a government web site that gives all the facts for DUI and DWI's. the DMV talks about the harsh penalties that one will receive if caught. they also talk about the risks of drunk driving and how many people die from it. "Ohio DUI & DWI Laws & Enforcement - DMV Guide." The DMV Made Simple - DMV.org. Web. 10 Dec. 2010.

Stroud, April. "Who Plans (Not) to Study Abroad? An Examination of U.S. Student Intent." Journal of Studies in International Education; 11/01/2010, Vol. 14 Issue 5, p491-507. This journal examines international education, specifically on how the U.S is taking steps to increase its students knowledge about the rest of the world, by increasing its study abroad programs and locations, as well as also changing schools curiculum and material, or bestly by passing federal Regulation to enforce all of this.