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Mcdonald's U: Virtual Technology And Humanities Futures In The Corporatized University, Lina Carro, Nancy A. Knowles Dec 1999

Mcdonald's U: Virtual Technology And Humanities Futures In The Corporatized University, Lina Carro, Nancy A. Knowles

Lina Carro

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George Grote On Plato And Athenian Democracy: A Study In Classical Reception, Kyriakos N. Demetriou Dec 1999

George Grote On Plato And Athenian Democracy: A Study In Classical Reception, Kyriakos N. Demetriou

Kyriakos N. Demetriou

George Grote (1794-1871) belonged to the leading Philosophic Radicals of early Victorian Britain. A student of James Mill and Jeremy Bentham, a self-educated classical scholar, and a committed utilitarian liberal, he succeeded in revolutionizing the field of Greek studies. The author draws on both unpublished works of Grote and also a wide range of published material, with emphasis on the History of Greece and Plato and the other Companions of Sokrates, to give us this study of the historian's thought and understanding of classical Greece. The book starts with an examination of Grote's early intellectual influences and then proceeds to …

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Grundlagenreflexionen Zur Thematik Anthropomorpher Schnittstellen, Rudolf Kaehr Dec 1999

Grundlagenreflexionen Zur Thematik Anthropomorpher Schnittstellen, Rudolf Kaehr

Rudolf Kaehr

Report for the EMBASSI Project

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The Future Arrives First In California, Richard Atkinson Dec 1999

The Future Arrives First In California, Richard Atkinson

Richard Atkinson

Article on challenges facing the University of California.

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Trade And Employment Effects Of The Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: U.S. Congressional Report, Robert C. Shelburne Dec 1999

Trade And Employment Effects Of The Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act: U.S. Congressional Report, Robert C. Shelburne

Robert C. Shelburne

This is a report to the U.S. Congress examining the employment impact of the trade provisions in the Caribbean Basin Economic Recovery Act. The main finding of this report is: Preferential tariff treatment under the CBERA does not appear to have had an adverse impact on, or have constituted a significant threat to, U.S. employment generally. There are several smaller domestic industrial sectors (e.g., leather cut for shoes and cigars and cheroots) that have been subject to significant, long-term domestic employment declines and significant increases in CBERA duty-free imports. The extent to which declines in employment in these sectors may …

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Which Kind Of Legal Order? Logical Coherence And Praxeological Coherence, Mario Rizzo Dec 1999

Which Kind Of Legal Order? Logical Coherence And Praxeological Coherence, Mario Rizzo

Mario Rizzo

This article addresses the classic question: How can the common law ensure relative certainty of expectations and also adapt to economic or other changes in society?

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"The Shaman And The Priest: Ghosts, Death And Ritual Specialists In Tharu Society.", Arjun Guneratne Dec 1999

"The Shaman And The Priest: Ghosts, Death And Ritual Specialists In Tharu Society.", Arjun Guneratne

Arjun Guneratne

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Access To Another Mind: Naturalistic Theories Require Naturalistic Data, Mark A. Krause, Gordon Burghardt Dec 1999

Access To Another Mind: Naturalistic Theories Require Naturalistic Data, Mark A. Krause, Gordon Burghardt

Gordon Burghardt

If there is to be a natural theory of consciousness that would satisfy both philosophers and scientists, it must be based on naturalistic data and minimal clutter accumulated from semantic arguments. Carruthers offers a 'natural' theory of consciousness that is rather myopic. To explore the evolutionary basis of consciousness, a natural theory should include comparative psychological and neurological data that encompass nonlinguistic measures. Such an approach could provide a clearer picture of the adaptive function, mechanisms, and origins of consciousness.

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"Problems Of Sprawl, Urban Decay Tough But Fixable", Samuel D. Gruber Dr. Nov 1999

"Problems Of Sprawl, Urban Decay Tough But Fixable", Samuel D. Gruber Dr.

Samuel D. Gruber Dr.

No abstract provided.

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It-Cenit, Horacio M. Lynch, Mauricio Devoto Nov 1999

It-Cenit, Horacio M. Lynch, Mauricio Devoto

Horacio M. LYNCH

En noviembre de 1999, ITCENIT ha publicado un informe que analiza el impacto de las nuevas tecnologías de la información y comunicaciones en la economía de la Argentina. Advierte sobre la oportunidad económica que la Argentina está desaprovechando al no estar preparada para ingresar en la Era de la Información, y del riesgo que corre de quedar notablemente retrasada con respecto a otros países. Este trabajo, resultado de tres años de reflexiones, ha sido especialmente preparado para sugerir ideas al nuevo gobierno que asumía en diciembre de 1999, e incluye una propuesta concreta con el fin de introducir en nuestra …

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The Coming Slavery: The Determinism Of Herbert Spencer, Mario J. Rizzo Nov 1999

The Coming Slavery: The Determinism Of Herbert Spencer, Mario J. Rizzo

Mario Rizzo

Herbert Spencer (1820–1903) believed that Victorian Britain was moving toward a society of total regimentation (slavery). This movement was part of a cosmic process of evolution and dissolution. While the long-run (but not ultimate) destination of society was a higher form of social organization based on voluntary and complex interpersonal relationships, the immediate tendency was retrograde—a movement away from the liberation of mankind from the bondage of previous eras. This Article explores (1) the reasons for the retrograde movement, (2) its inevitability, and (3) the role of ideas in the process. The general conclusion is that in an effort to …

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Shock-Like Dynamics Of Inelastic Gases, E. Ben-Naim, S.Y. Chen, G.D. Doolen Nov 1999

Shock-Like Dynamics Of Inelastic Gases, E. Ben-Naim, S.Y. Chen, G.D. Doolen

Eli Ben-Naim

No abstract provided.

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Review Of The Reserves And Operable Capability Markets: New England's Experience In The First Four Months, Peter Cramton Nov 1999

Review Of The Reserves And Operable Capability Markets: New England's Experience In The First Four Months, Peter Cramton

Peter Cramton

I review the performance of the operating reserves and the operable capability markets in New England. The review covers the first four months of operation from May 1 to August 31, 1999. The review is based on my knowledge of the market rules and their implementation by the ISO, and the market data during this period, including bidding, operating, and settlement information. In the review, I (1) identify the potential market flaws with these markets, (2) look at the performance of the markets to see if the potential problems have materialized, (3) evaluate the ISO's short-term remedies for these market …

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Knowledge Based Neural Network For Voltage Contingency Selection And Ranking, Sn Singh, L Srivastava, Jd Sharma Nov 1999

Knowledge Based Neural Network For Voltage Contingency Selection And Ranking, Sn Singh, L Srivastava, Jd Sharma

SN Singh PhD

No abstract provided.

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Traditional And Contemporary Prejudice And Urban Whites’ Support For Affirmative Action And Government Help, Kendrick Brown, David R. Williams, James S. Jackson, Myriam Torres, Tyrone A. Foreman Nov 1999

Traditional And Contemporary Prejudice And Urban Whites’ Support For Affirmative Action And Government Help, Kendrick Brown, David R. Williams, James S. Jackson, Myriam Torres, Tyrone A. Foreman

Kendrick Brown

No abstract provided.

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Patterns Of Use And Usage Factors For Online Databases In Academic And Public Libraries, Carol Tenopir, Danielle Green Nov 1999

Patterns Of Use And Usage Factors For Online Databases In Academic And Public Libraries, Carol Tenopir, Danielle Green

Carol Tenopir

No abstract provided.

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Plus Ça Change ... Dichotomies Of Globalization And Technology And Their Impact On Translator/Interpreter Education, Holly Mikkelson Oct 1999

Plus Ça Change ... Dichotomies Of Globalization And Technology And Their Impact On Translator/Interpreter Education, Holly Mikkelson

Holly Mikkelson

No abstract provided.

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Mtbe: Can The Controversy Be Contained?, Richard Faulk Oct 1999

Mtbe: Can The Controversy Be Contained?, Richard Faulk

Richard Faulk

Controversy concerning the gasoline additive MTBE may mark the beginning of yet another mass tort explosion as incresing numbers of toxic tort and environmental cases are filed alleging MTBE contamination. This article provides background information on the emerging issues.

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La Conoscenza, L'Interpretazione E L'Applicazione Della Legge Straniera Da Parte Del Giudice Civile Tedesco, Valerio Sangiovanni Oct 1999

La Conoscenza, L'Interpretazione E L'Applicazione Della Legge Straniera Da Parte Del Giudice Civile Tedesco, Valerio Sangiovanni

Valerio Sangiovanni

No abstract provided.

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Notas Para Una Agenda De Investigación Sobre El Académico En La Educación Superior Mexicana, Jesús F. Galaz-Fontes Sep 1999

Notas Para Una Agenda De Investigación Sobre El Académico En La Educación Superior Mexicana, Jesús F. Galaz-Fontes

Jesús Francisco Galaz Fontes

Asociado a las recientes transformaciones de la educación superior Mexicana ha emergido un nuevo "académico" al que, a pesar de los esfuerzos realizados a la fecha, todavía no conocemos satisfactoriamente. Tomando en cuenta dichas transformaciones, la investigación realizada en el país, la tradición Estadounidense respectiva y una visión sustentada en el hecho de trabajar como académico en una institución publica estatal, este trabajo identifica, respecto del académico, algunas áreas que demandan una mayor atención. Las áreas identificadas se agrupan en seis categorías: (1) aspectos históricos; (2) información censal y características sociodemográficas; (3) la delimitación del trabajo académico; (4) la carrera …

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Partnering With Homeschoolers: Part Time Education In Public Schools, Victoria Caruana Sep 1999

Partnering With Homeschoolers: Part Time Education In Public Schools, Victoria Caruana

Victoria Caruana, Ph.D.

No abstract provided.

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Familial Cases Of Missing Mandibular Incisor: Three Case Presentations, W. L. Chai, W.C. Ngeow Sep 1999

Familial Cases Of Missing Mandibular Incisor: Three Case Presentations, W. L. Chai, W.C. Ngeow

Wei Cheong Ngeow

Hypodontia is the congenital absence of one or more teeth because of agenesis. The most commonly missing teeth are the third molars, the maxillary lateral incisors and the second premolars. Cases are presented of three patients with a missing mandibular incisor.

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Exceção De Pré-Executividade, Nelson Rodrigues Netto Sep 1999

Exceção De Pré-Executividade, Nelson Rodrigues Netto

Nelson Rodrigues Netto

No abstract provided.

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Trade, Spatial Separation, And The Environment, M. Scott Taylor, Brian R. Copeland Sep 1999

Trade, Spatial Separation, And The Environment, M. Scott Taylor, Brian R. Copeland

M. Scott Taylor

We develop a simple two-sector dynamic model to show how pollution can provide a motive for trade by spatially separating incompatible industries. We assume that the production of "Smokestack" manufactures generates pollution, which lowers the productivity of an environmentally sensitive sector (Farming). Two identical, unregulated countries will gain from trade if the share of world income spent on the dirty good is high. In contrast, when the share of world income spend on the dirty good is low, trade can usher in a negatively reinforcing process of environmental degradation and real income loss for the exporter of Smokestack goods.

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Dirty Industry Migration, M. Scott Taylor Sep 1999

Dirty Industry Migration, M. Scott Taylor

M. Scott Taylor

No abstract provided.

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Three Arguments Against Co2 Permit Trade, M. Scott Taylor Sep 1999

Three Arguments Against Co2 Permit Trade, M. Scott Taylor

M. Scott Taylor

No abstract provided.

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The Phosphate Industry On The Postage Stamps, Fathi Habashi Sep 1999

The Phosphate Industry On The Postage Stamps, Fathi Habashi

Fathi Habashi

Postage stamps are important means of communication and many countries have recorded important events, honored worthy individuals, and described interesting facts through this medium. Many historical facts, sometimes obscure, can be found on stamps; some of these may not be easily located in a history or a science book. Stamps have artistic value, they are created by artists. Mining and Metallurgy on Postage Stamps is intended to give a historical background to mining and metallurgy by presenting about 900 enlarged reproductions of colored stamps from different countries. Explanations are given in simple language to bring these topics to young people, …

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Impacts Of Strike Replacement Banks In Canada, Peter Cramton, Morley Gunderson, Joseph Tracy Sep 1999

Impacts Of Strike Replacement Banks In Canada, Peter Cramton, Morley Gunderson, Joseph Tracy

Peter Cramton

In the labor relations area no issue generates as much controversy and division between labor and management as does the legislative ban on replacement workers. In the United States, the issue of a ban on permanent replacement workers has come before Congress four times since 1988, although the only action taken has been an executive order in 1995, banning the government from doing business with firms that use permanent replacements (Cramton and Tracy 1998). In Canada, where labor matters are under provincial jurisdiction, legislative bans on permanent replacement workers exist in most jurisdictions (except New Brunswick, Nova Scotia and Prince …

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Load Frequency Control: A Generalized Neural Network Approach, D. K. Chaturvedi, P. S. Satsangi, P. K. Kalra Sep 1999

Load Frequency Control: A Generalized Neural Network Approach, D. K. Chaturvedi, P. S. Satsangi, P. K. Kalra

D. K. Chaturvedi Dr.

Variation in load frequency is an index for normal operation of power systems. When load perturbation takes place anywhere in any area of the system, it will affect the frequency at other areas also. To control load frequency of power systems various controllers are used in different areas. but due to non-linearities in the system components and alternators, these controllers cannot control the frequency quickly and efficiently. Simple neural networks which are in common use at present have various drawbacks like large training time, requirement of large number of neurons, etc. The present work deals with the developmetn of a …

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Design Of An Instrumentation System To Record Distribution Profile Of Snow Layer Temperature For Modelling Of Snow Avalanche Forecast, Raman Attri Aug 1999

Design Of An Instrumentation System To Record Distribution Profile Of Snow Layer Temperature For Modelling Of Snow Avalanche Forecast, Raman Attri

Raman K. Attri

The measurement of snow hydrological parameters is extremely important in developing a model for the predication of Snow avalanche as well as Snowmelt water in the rivers. When direct measurement of these parameters is practically difficult, its dependence on snow temperature is used to develop snow cover models. A robust model for avalanche forecasting requires a sophisticated instrumentation system which can measure the required temperature parameters at right data points within snow pack. A Snow Temperature Profile Sensing System along with Surface temperature Sensor has been designed to measure Snow temperature gradient, temperature distributions, and average temperature of snow pack, …

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