Teleglobe Canada: Outside the (CRTC) regulatory camp

Abstract: This paper addresses a number of questions regarding the role of Teleglobe Canada in a rapidly changing regulatory environment. The historical reasons for Teleglobe's exclusion from CHTC regulation are looked at, together with the likelihood of its continued special status vis-à-vis the other carriers. Taking into consideration recent trends in international telecommunications policy, the impact of Teleglobe's denationalization on the domestic industry is also considered. Finally, recommendations are made aimed at resolving some of the issues associated with privatization. A greater role is envisaged for both the federal Communications minister and the CHTC with respect to Teleglobe. Special emphasis is placed on the need to establish a comprehensive national telecommunications policy involving greater precision with regard to overriding priorities and considerable flexibility, especially in view of the highly innovative character of the sector.     

Suicide in Fulton County, Georgia (1975-1984)

Demographic and trend analysis of 881 consecutive suicides in blacks and whites is presented. For the years 1975 through 1984, the suicide rate was 15.1/100 000 and did not significantly change. White males were overrepresented in all age groups, had an overall suicide rate of 34.9, and showed a small but statistically significant increase in rate which was not accounted for by any specific age group. White females, in general, were represented in proportion to their prevalence in the population, and those ages 20 to 24 demonstrated an increasing suicide rate which was small. Black males were at highest risk in their twenties, showed no significant trends, and were also represented near their prevalence in the population. Black females of all ages were underrepresented, and had low suicide rates which decreased with time. No significant rate changes were noted for teenagers or the elderly. Firearms was the method of choice in all groups, although methods varied with age, race, and sex, and male children preferred hanging. Small but significant increases were noted for the prevalence of nondrug methods in females and carbon monoxide deaths in white males. Similarities and differences to larger scale studies are discussed. Suicide may have characteristics unique to given geographical areas and pervasive to all areas. The authors advocate study and publication of local data to clarify further the nature of suicide.