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Experiences, Attitudes And Beliefs About Interpersonal Violence: A Study On Costa Rican Adolescents, Monica Mendez Jan 2008

Experiences, Attitudes And Beliefs About Interpersonal Violence: A Study On Costa Rican Adolescents, Monica Mendez

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Research in Latin America regarding interpersonal violence and adolescents is rare if not nonexistent. In a collaborative effort with the Costa Rican Ministry of Education and the National Institute of Women (INAMU), qualitative data were collected from three high schools and one after-school program from rural and urban locations of the Central Valley. The discussion groups/open-ended questionnaires were done with a total of 154 students ranging from ages 14 to 17 and grade levels 8th to 12th. Information was obtained concerning students' perceptions, definitions and opinions on issues relating to interpersonal violence and gender roles and rules. The results show …

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A Scenic Design For Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, Gary Alexander Jan 2008

A Scenic Design For Richard O'Brien's The Rocky Horror Show, Gary Alexander

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This thesis documents my process as Scenic Designer for Richard O'Brien's musical, The Rocky Horror Show, presented by the University of Central Florida Conservatory Theatre. This production premiered on the University of Central Florida's Mainstage Theatre 29 March 2007 and ran for fifteen performances, closing on 15 April 2007. This thesis includes my research and analysis of the published script and a production journal which documents my process for our specific production. In this document, I illustrate how my communication and meetings with the director and members of the design team moved from initial conversations into the research, development, and …

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A Performance Study And Analysis Of The Role Of Mrs. Medlock In The Secret Garden, Samantha Stern Jan 2008

A Performance Study And Analysis Of The Role Of Mrs. Medlock In The Secret Garden, Samantha Stern

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This thesis will examine the character of Mrs. Medlock in the Orlando Shakespeare Theatre's "Theatre for Young Audiences" stage production of The Secret Garden. While recording my preparation and performance of the role, I will be drawing on and integrating many of the skills I have been acquiring in my Master's Degree program at UCF, including not only acting, movement, and voice, but also theatre research. My goals are twofold: first, to document the method of creating a rich, multi-layered, remarkable character, and second, to try to solidify what I have learned about this process and thus prepare for future …

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Investigating The 'Audience' In Theatre For Young Audiences: The Call For Artistic Educators, Amanda Morris Jan 2008

Investigating The 'Audience' In Theatre For Young Audiences: The Call For Artistic Educators, Amanda Morris

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Theatre history provides little information on theatre audiences and how the concept of an audience has changed over time. Through the investigation of theatre history texts, theatre theorists' manifestos, and interviews with workers in the field of theatre for young audiences, this thesis outlines the theatre audience from the first performance to the present and examines how the history of the concept of "child" and young audiences has developed in recent years. Opposing views exist on the subject of how a child is perceived as well as the purpose and role of a theatre audience. In this thesis, I investigate …

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Haitian American Mothers' Health And Dietary Beliefs Concerning Their Infants, Daniel Schooler Jan 2008

Haitian American Mothers' Health And Dietary Beliefs Concerning Their Infants, Daniel Schooler

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Studies on the effects of immigration are becoming more important as the number of immigrants into the United States continues to grow. This study was implemented in order to discover the infant feeding practices and beliefs of Haitians living in Central Florida. A food frequency card sort and interview were conducted with thirty-four Haitian mothers. Mothers were asked to identify which foods they fed their children. Foods pictured on the cards included a majority of Haitian staple foods, some of which are primary to the American diet as well. Low food feeding frequencies were generally attributed to lack of access …

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Marijuana Legalization: Americans' Attitudes Over Four Decades, Anthony Saieva Jan 2008

Marijuana Legalization: Americans' Attitudes Over Four Decades, Anthony Saieva

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Americans have long held a variety of opinions when it comes to the legalization of marijuana. While previous research has mostly focused on use rates and behavior, the purpose of this examination is to specifically analyze people's attitudes towards marijuana legalization. Of particular importance was (1) the extent to which attitudes towards marijuana legalization have changed over the past four decades and (2) how the social factors often associated with marijuana legalization attitudes have changed over the same period. Results indicate that over one-third of Americans now believe marijuana should be made legal. These pro-legalization attitudes are at their highest …

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What Makes Them Click? Applying The Rational Choice Perspective To The Hacking Underground, Michael Bachmann Jan 2008

What Makes Them Click? Applying The Rational Choice Perspective To The Hacking Underground, Michael Bachmann

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The increasing dependence of modern societies, industries, and individuals on information technology and computer networks renders them ever more vulnerable to attacks on critical IT infrastructures. While the societal threat posed by hackers and other types of cyber-criminals has been growing significantly in the last decade, main-stream criminology has only recently begun to realize the significance of this threat. Cyber-criminology is slowly emerging as a subfield of criminological study and has yet to overcome many of the problems other areas of criminological research have already mastered. Aside from substantial methodological and theoretical problems, cyber-criminology currently also suffers from the scarcity …

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 143, November 28, 2007 Nov 2007

Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 143, November 28, 2007

Central Florida Future

Enrollment outpaces hiring of faculty; Parents plant tree for slain son; Think it, dream it, achieve it; FIEA grads have 97 percent placement, $50K salaries.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 141, November 21, 2007 Nov 2007

Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 141, November 21, 2007

Central Florida Future

Armed home invasion spikes security; going green; Lending changes affect UCF; Student open forum now first on agenda.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 138, November 14, 2007 Nov 2007

Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 138, November 14, 2007

Central Florida Future

Nader wants to go green; Food for the student soul; Knights question senators; Group rocks out for the homeless.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 135, November 5, 2007 Nov 2007

Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 135, November 5, 2007

Central Florida Future

Freshman dies in car crash Friday; The parade comes home; Students tackle climate crisis; Saving the date; Research event gives voice to fresh ideas.

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Sandspur, Vol 114, No 06, October 29, 2007, Rollins College Oct 2007

Sandspur, Vol 114, No 06, October 29, 2007, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 125, October 12, 2007 Oct 2007

Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 125, October 12, 2007

Central Florida Future

First stadium arrest awaits court; Bridging the gap; Deceased professor leaves legacy of caring; Vision plans axed.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 124, October 10, 2007 Oct 2007

Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 124, October 10, 2007

Central Florida Future

UCF-USF tix go fast; It takes a miracle; Sears catalogs under fire; SGA and friends lobby for language change.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 122, October 5, 2007 Oct 2007

Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 122, October 5, 2007

Central Florida Future

Medical city breaks ground; My red bicycle; Library listed as spot for gay sex; 600 UCF tix up for grabs; Homicide victims' lives are honored.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 100, July 16, 2007 Jul 2007

Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 100, July 16, 2007

Central Florida Future

Board raises tuition $178; Faculty wants a cleaner contract; FAMU fills 3 board member positions; Gays get protection in Rule.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 96, June 18, 2007 Jun 2007

Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 96, June 18, 2007

Central Florida Future

UCF plans $40k scholarship for med school; Helping hands; Tower IV residents have fire scare 9 hours after Tivoli; Group gunning for NRA approval; Soldiers mentor future scholars.

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University Of Central Florida Commencement, May 3, 4 & 5, 2007, University Of Central Florida May 2007

University Of Central Florida Commencement, May 3, 4 & 5, 2007, University Of Central Florida

Commencement Programs

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University Of Central Florida Graduate Catalog, 2007 - 2008, University Of Central Florida May 2007

University Of Central Florida Graduate Catalog, 2007 - 2008, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

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University Of Central Florida Undergraduate Catalog, 2007 - 2008, University Of Central Florida May 2007

University Of Central Florida Undergraduate Catalog, 2007 - 2008, University Of Central Florida

UCF Catalogs

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Sandspur, Vol 113, No 27, April 30, 2007, Rollins College Apr 2007

Sandspur, Vol 113, No 27, April 30, 2007, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 89, April 27, 2007 Apr 2007

Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 89, April 27, 2007

Central Florida Future

One AK-47, 54 bullets; Discovering cause of death a small solace for mother; Artistic expressions of support and grief; GLBSU hosts '07 gay prom.

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Ncaa Bans Text-Message Recruiting, Richard C. Crepeau Apr 2007

Ncaa Bans Text-Message Recruiting, Richard C. Crepeau

On Sport and Society

Every day in every way my admiration for the National Collegiate Athletic Association soars to new heights. Who could not but admire the latest blow delivered by this august organization on the behalf of the purity of intercollegiate athletics?

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 86, April 20, 2007 Apr 2007

Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 86, April 20, 2007

Central Florida Future

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 80, April 6, 2007 Apr 2007

Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 80, April 6, 2007

Central Florida Future

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Sandspur, Vol 113, No 18, February 19, 2007, Rollins College Feb 2007

Sandspur, Vol 113, No 18, February 19, 2007, Rollins College

The Rollins Sandspur

Rollins College student newspaper, written by the students and published at Rollins College. The Sandspur started as a literary journal.

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Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 55, January 31, 2007 Jan 2007

Central Florida Future, Vol. 39 No. 55, January 31, 2007

Central Florida Future

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Social Pathogenic Sources Of Poor Community Health, Hayden Smith Jan 2007

Social Pathogenic Sources Of Poor Community Health, Hayden Smith

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The United States currently provides a health care system that is neither efficient nor equitable. Despite outspending the world on health care, over three-fourths of developed countries produce better health outcomes (Auerbach et al., 2000). Simultaneously, the "Ecological School of Thought" has documented the large impact that social, economic, and environmental circumstances play in health outcomes. Unfortunately, these 'ecological" studies are frequently conducted without theoretical justification, and rely solely on a cross-sectional research design and a myriad of unrelated variables. This study represents an important step towards the development of a true theory of "ecology". More specifically, we argue that …

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The Impact Of Service Delivery Models On Non-Disabled Peers Intent To Include Their Peers With Disabilities, Michael Campbell Jan 2007

The Impact Of Service Delivery Models On Non-Disabled Peers Intent To Include Their Peers With Disabilities, Michael Campbell

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

In much the same way as the racial integration movement, advocates for students with disabilities (SWD) have cultivated an active and vocal lobby seeking to establish and then implement legal mandates to integrate classrooms in the hope that social acceptance would follow. Through federal mandates such as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA), conceptually initiated in 1975 and revised in 2004 as the Individuals with Disabilities Education Improvement Act (IDEIA) along with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, these students have a voice to cry out for access to the experiences of work, conversation and play with …

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Explorations & Redefinitions Of New Media Aesthetic Concepts In Contemporary Art Culture, Phillip S. Delacruz Jan 2007

Explorations & Redefinitions Of New Media Aesthetic Concepts In Contemporary Art Culture, Phillip S. Delacruz

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My thesis pursues the exploration, invention, and redefinition of the role of Aesthetics through artistic practices of 3d digital graphics, 2d print, video, and sculpture. Aesthetic research altruistically generates visual installations informed by utopian idealism, science and technology centric culture, pop culture iconography, art history, international contemporary art and design.

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