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Family And Consumer Science Department: Our History In Pictures, Melanie Burns Apr 2012

Family And Consumer Science Department: Our History In Pictures, Melanie Burns

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No abstract provided.


Medical Identity Theft, Whitney Walters, Axton Betz Jan 2012

Medical Identity Theft, Whitney Walters, Axton Betz

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The purpose of this position paper is to provide in formation on medical identity theft. Secondary purposes of this paper are to describe signs of victimization, consequences of victimization, and how to recover from medical identity theft. An additional secondary purpose is to describe how individuals can protect themselves from becoming victims of medical identity theft. More robust public policy need to be developed. And, more educators in the fields of consumer education, business and finance along with those from economics and family services need to develop detailed lessons and programs on medical identity theft and its effects on the …


Comparison Of Nutritive Value, Cost, Viscosity And Acceptability Among Developed Oral Nutritional Supplements And Commercially-Prepared Supplements, Melanie Burns, Christa R. Huxel, Kathleen A. O'Rourke, Linda D. Simpson Jan 2012

Comparison Of Nutritive Value, Cost, Viscosity And Acceptability Among Developed Oral Nutritional Supplements And Commercially-Prepared Supplements, Melanie Burns, Christa R. Huxel, Kathleen A. O'Rourke, Linda D. Simpson

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No abstract provided.


Housing Issues And Solutions For The Residents On The Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota, Dana Tell, Axton Betz Jan 2012

Housing Issues And Solutions For The Residents On The Pine Ridge Reservation, South Dakota, Dana Tell, Axton Betz

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This position paper details the poor housing and living conditions of American Indians in Pine Ridge Reservation and proposes some solutions to the problems. These include training for home upkeep and repair and owner education classes.


An Analysis Of Consumer Behavior On Black Friday, Linda Simpson, Lisa Taylor, Kathleen O'Rourke, Katherine Shaw Jul 2011

An Analysis Of Consumer Behavior On Black Friday, Linda Simpson, Lisa Taylor, Kathleen O'Rourke, Katherine Shaw

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The purpose of this study was to observe and analyze the consumer behaviors and commentary of the Black Friday customer. An observational instrument documented consumer in-line behavior while waiting for the stores to open, store entry behavior, and individual behavior. Findings show that the majority of the shoppers demonstrated calmness, courteousness, and happiness during the shopping experience; however, a number of shoppers exhibited negative and potentially dangerous behaviors which pose a safety concern for store personnel and other shoppers. Implications for retailers, researchers, and family and consumer sciences educators are discussed.


A Content Analysis Of Food Advertisements During Children’S Television Programming, Melanie Burns, Jillian Hurt Jan 2011

A Content Analysis Of Food Advertisements During Children’S Television Programming, Melanie Burns, Jillian Hurt

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No abstract provided.


Gambling Awareness For Youth: An Analysis Of The "Don't Gamble Away Our Future" Program, Lisa M. Taylor Jan 2009

Gambling Awareness For Youth: An Analysis Of The "Don't Gamble Away Our Future" Program, Lisa M. Taylor

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Gambling has become increasingly popular among minors and is easily accessible to them. This is alarming since research has indicated that minors are more susceptible to gambling pathology than adults. Additionally, gambling has devastating effects on minors that gamble as well as their families and communities. The Illinois Institute for Addiction Recovery (IIAR) developed a gambling awareness prevention program called “Don’t Gamble Away our Future™” to educate minors about gambling and the dangers associated with it. The IIAR started collecting data for the purpose of evaluation in 2005. The purpose of the current study was to evaluate the program’s effectiveness …


Book Review: Six Arguments For A Greener Diet, Cathy Emberton, Holly Gillespie, Meghan Glow, Melanie Burns Jan 2008

Book Review: Six Arguments For A Greener Diet, Cathy Emberton, Holly Gillespie, Meghan Glow, Melanie Burns

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No abstract provided.


Review: Water With Lemon, Jessica Petruszak, Mary Jane Hacker, Brie Gulley, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Water With Lemon, Jessica Petruszak, Mary Jane Hacker, Brie Gulley, Melanie Burns

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No abstract provided.


Review: Healthy Living Program, Module 6: Fall Prevention, Carol Hendricks, Angie Ison, Jasmine Sufranski, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Healthy Living Program, Module 6: Fall Prevention, Carol Hendricks, Angie Ison, Jasmine Sufranski, Melanie Burns

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No abstract provided.


Review: Eat Smart North Carolina: Guidelines For Healthy Foods And Beverages At Meetings, Gatherings, And Events, Megan Mccallister, Kelly Knust, Lindsey Wilson, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Eat Smart North Carolina: Guidelines For Healthy Foods And Beverages At Meetings, Gatherings, And Events, Megan Mccallister, Kelly Knust, Lindsey Wilson, Melanie Burns

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No abstract provided.


Review: Celebrate Healthy Eating, Dannon Institute, Inc. (2003), Updated 2006. Web Site For Early Childhood Professionals: Http://Www.Celebratehealthyeating.Org, Chrissy Mitzel, Jae Mukoyama, Gwen Zumwalt, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Celebrate Healthy Eating, Dannon Institute, Inc. (2003), Updated 2006. Web Site For Early Childhood Professionals: Http://Www.Celebratehealthyeating.Org, Chrissy Mitzel, Jae Mukoyama, Gwen Zumwalt, Melanie Burns

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No abstract provided.


Review: Your Personal Path To Health: Steps To A Healthier You!, Lindsay Schwarz, Jennette Ryan, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Your Personal Path To Health: Steps To A Healthier You!, Lindsay Schwarz, Jennette Ryan, Melanie Burns

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No abstract provided.


Alternative Literature And Tourist Experience: Travel And Tourist Weblogs, Betsy A. Pudliner Jan 2007

Alternative Literature And Tourist Experience: Travel And Tourist Weblogs, Betsy A. Pudliner

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The paper explores and initiates the examination and discussion of the cultural andpromotional power of weblogs and blogging. Travel blogging is a form of digitalstory-telling. In the past tourism was considered a luxury of a few select people.Travel narratives were published and publicised in the form of brochures, monologues, newspaper accounts, novellas, novels, sketches and paintings. As the worldevolved and travel became available to greater groups in society, these writtenstaples captivated and inspired generations. The later part of the 20th century hasear marked the coming of age of Internet technology and traditional forms oftourist communication are being transformed into a …


Review: Calcium Counseling Resource (2005), From National Dairy Council, Patty Berry, Audra Cisna, Melanie Burns Jan 2007

Review: Calcium Counseling Resource (2005), From National Dairy Council, Patty Berry, Audra Cisna, Melanie Burns

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No abstract provided.


Review: Nutrition And An Active Life, W.B. Freire, Melanie Burns, Aaron Grobergieser Jan 2006

Review: Nutrition And An Active Life, W.B. Freire, Melanie Burns, Aaron Grobergieser

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No abstract provided.


Sex Of Spouse Abuse Offender And Directionality Of Abuse As Predictors Of Personal Distress, Interpersonal Functioning, And Perceptions Of Family Climate, Lisa M. Taylor, Joe F. Pittman Jan 2005

Sex Of Spouse Abuse Offender And Directionality Of Abuse As Predictors Of Personal Distress, Interpersonal Functioning, And Perceptions Of Family Climate, Lisa M. Taylor, Joe F. Pittman

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This study examines perceptions of personal distress, interpersonal functioning and family climate reported by men and women involved in unidirectional versus bidirectional spouse abuse. Participants were 7253 offenders treated by the USAF Family Advocacy Program from 1988 to 1996. Over a quarter of the sample is female and included among them were both undirectional and bidirectional offenders. Grouping factors for the analysis are gender, directionality of aggression, history of abuse in childhood, history of recidivism, and severity of aggression. Females and offenders raised in abusive homes reported more negative perceptions across the measured spheres. Unidirectional abusers reported more personal distress, …


Effects Of Family Mealtime Practices On Household Inhabitants, Lindsay A. Schwarz, Melanie Burns Jan 2005

Effects Of Family Mealtime Practices On Household Inhabitants, Lindsay A. Schwarz, Melanie Burns

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The purpose of this study was to determine how various family mealtime practices influence family dynamics. The objectives were to determine the frequency of meals per week consumed as a family, which meal was typically consumed together, influencing factors on why families do or do not choose to eat together, and the extent to which the participants perceived that family meal time strengthens the family unit. Participants (n=50) in the study completed a self-administered survey that consisted of questions regarding current family mealtime practices, as well as general questions about the family unit. Results indicated that family meals have the …


Educational Materials Review: Calcium: Are You Getting Enough?, Abigail Field, Christina Pruemer, Melanie Burns Jan 2004

Educational Materials Review: Calcium: Are You Getting Enough?, Abigail Field, Christina Pruemer, Melanie Burns

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No abstract provided.


Review Of Educational Materials: Let’S Get Moving With Exercise And Healthy Foods And Let’S Get Moving With Healthy Snacks And Play, Bridget Schade, Carrie O'Donnell, Melanie Burns Jan 2004

Review Of Educational Materials: Let’S Get Moving With Exercise And Healthy Foods And Let’S Get Moving With Healthy Snacks And Play, Bridget Schade, Carrie O'Donnell, Melanie Burns

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No abstract provided.


Educational Materials Review: Choosing A Safe And Successful Weight-Loss Program And You Can Control Your Weight As You Quit Smoking., Lee Ann Price, Elizabeth Stanberry, Melanie Burns Jan 2004

Educational Materials Review: Choosing A Safe And Successful Weight-Loss Program And You Can Control Your Weight As You Quit Smoking., Lee Ann Price, Elizabeth Stanberry, Melanie Burns

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No abstract provided.


Web Site Review: The President’S Challenge, Erin Boester, Lisa Cunningham, Melanie Burns Jan 2004

Web Site Review: The President’S Challenge, Erin Boester, Lisa Cunningham, Melanie Burns

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No abstract provided.


Book Review: Nitrate And Man: Toxic, Harmless Or Beneficial?, Jane Kabogo, Jeanette Evans, Melanie Burns Jan 2003

Book Review: Nitrate And Man: Toxic, Harmless Or Beneficial?, Jane Kabogo, Jeanette Evans, Melanie Burns

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No abstract provided.


Book Review: Wellness Foods A To Z, Kristyn Makoivka, Sandy Hussey, Melanie Burns Jan 2003

Book Review: Wellness Foods A To Z, Kristyn Makoivka, Sandy Hussey, Melanie Burns

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No abstract provided.


Nutrition Jeopardy, Melanie Burns, Michelle Benoit, Denise Bulvan Mar 2002

Nutrition Jeopardy, Melanie Burns, Michelle Benoit, Denise Bulvan

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No abstract provided.


School Foodservice Director’S Perceived Compliance With The Dietary Guidelines For Americans, Melanie Burns Apr 2000

School Foodservice Director’S Perceived Compliance With The Dietary Guidelines For Americans, Melanie Burns

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No abstract provided.