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Introduction: From Sheet Music To Mp3 Files—A Brief Perspective On Napster, Harold R. Weinberg

Law Faculty Scholarly Articles

The Napster case is the current cause celebre of the digital age. The story has color. It involves music-sharing technology invented by an eighteen-year-old college dropout whose high school classmates nicknamed him "The Napster" on account of his perpetually kinky hair. The story has drama. Depending on your perspective, it pits rapacious big music companies against poor and hardworking students who just want to enjoy some tunes; or it pits creative and industrious music companies seeking a fair return on their invested effort, time, and money against greedy and irreverent music thieves. And the case has importance. Music maybe intellectual …

"Under The Umbrella Of Black Civilization": A Conversation With Reginald Mcknight, Bertram D. Ashe

English Faculty Publications

Talking to Reginald McKnight is like scanning an imaginary worldwide radio dial. At any given moment he can transform his pleasant speaking voice into a raspy, aged, Middle Eastern-by-way-of-New York accent - or a deep Southern drawl. In an instant he can switch from a precise West African dialect to hip, urban street lingo, and then effortlessly segue back to his normal voice. McKnight says he "hit the ground running" as a mimic, and his talent was broadened as he lived all over the United States as the son of an Air Force sergeant. His time spent on the road …

University Of Central Florida Ir 3-Year Fact Book - Ay 1998-1999 Through Ay 2000-2001, University Of Central Florida

Historical Fact Book and Enrollment

Historical fact book and enrollment data for the University of Central Florida.

Administrative Strategies For Successful Adoption Of Computer Technology, Aitken E. Joan, Leonard J. Shedletsky

Journal of the Association for Communication Administration

The article offers strategies that university administrators may use for successful adoption of computer technology. A 1998 survey showed that two thirds of colleges failed to strategically plan their technological implementation. Administrators will want to seriously participate in strategic planning so that technology fits with other goals and expectations in the college or university. Technology use can be overwhelming, so both students and faculty need strong support for using technology. When equipment or connections fail in the middle of a class session, faculty need backup systems and support staff who can solve the technical problems. For success, administrators will want …

Rollins College Brevard Campus, Rollins College

Text Materials of Central Florida

Rollins College catalogue with list of faculty and students and courses by department.

Rollins College Catalogue, 2001, Rollins College

Text Materials of Central Florida

Rollins College catalogue 2001 with list of faculty and students and courses by department.

Prostasin Is A Glycosylphosphatidylinositol-Anchored Active Serine Protease, Li-Mei Chen, Melanie L. Skinner, Steven W. Kauffman, Julie Chao, Lee Chao, Catherine D. Thaler, Karl X. Chai

Faculty Bibliography 2000s

A recombinant human prostasin serine protease was expressed in several human cell lines. Subcellular fractionation showed that this serine protease is synthesized as a membrane-bound protein while a free-form prostasin is secreted into the culture medium, Prostasin was identified in nuclear and membrane fractions. Membrane-bound prostasin can be released by phosphatidylinositol-specific phospholipase C treatment, or labeled by [H-3]ethanolamine, indicating a glycosylphosphatidylinositol anchorage. A prostasin-binding protein was identified in mouse and human seminal vesicle fluid. Both the secreted and the membrane-bound prostasin were able to form a covalently linked 82-kDa complex when incubated with seminal vesicle fluid. The complex formation between …

Nonlinear Propagation Of Two-Dimensional Gravity Wave Trains In Magnetohydrodynamics, David K. Rollins, Bhimsen K. Shivamoggi

Faculty Bibliography 2000s

Nonlinear evolution of modulated two-dimensional gravity wave trains in a conducting fluid subject to a tangential applied magnetic field are considered. The effect of the applied magnetic field on the stability of the modulation and on the saturation amplitude in the long-time evolution are examined.

Mathematical Model For The Irradiance Probability Density Function Of A Laser Beam Propagating Through Turbulent Media, M. A. Al-Habash, L. C. Andrews, R. L. Phillips

Faculty Bibliography 2000s

We develop a model for the probability density function (pdf) of the irradiance fluctuations of an optical wave propagating through a turbulent medium. The model is a two-parameter distribution that is based on a doubly stochastic theory of scintillation that assumes that small-scale irradiance fluctuations are modulated by large-scale irradiance fluctuations of the propagating wave, both governed by independent gamma distributions. The resulting irradiance pdf takes the form of a generalized K distribution that we term the gamma-gamma distribution. The two parameters of the gamma-gamma pdf are determined using a recently published theory of scintillation, using only values of the …

Women In Republican China (Book Review), Thomas D. Curran Ph.D.

History Faculty Publications

Book review by Thomas Curran.

Lan, Hua R. and Vanessa L. Fong (eds.). Women in Republican China: A Sourcebook. Armonk, NY: M.E. Sharpe, 1999.

Unleashing Kids' Potential: What Parents, Grandparents, And Teachers Need To Know, Karen A. Waldron

Faculty Authored and Edited Books & CDs

Unleashing Kids' Potential turns research into reality. Dr. Waldron shows parents, grandparents, step-parents, and other adults how to have more fun with children and teens, solve family problems, and develop a lifetime of open communication. Dr. Waldron (who teaches children, young adults, and graduate students) shares practical lessons on ways teachers and parents can work together so children become Winners.The author of this beneficial book is a talented storyteller, weaving humorous and poignant anecdotes about real people's successes at home and school.

Book Review

Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology

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Sentencing Eddie, Gerard E. Lynch

Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology

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Miranda's Exceptions In A Post-Dickerson World, Susan R. Klein

Journal of Criminal Law and Criminology

No abstract provided.

"Well Rounded", Kathleen E. Osterwise-Keohane

Theses

This thesis, "Well Rounded," by Kathleen E. Osterwise-Keohane, explores the intersection of life experiences, creativity, and artistic expression. The author reflects on how her upbringing, shaped by a creative mother and a scientific father, fostered her interdisciplinary approach to art. From childhood crafts to digital media and biological studies, these diverse influences have inspired her eclectic body of work. The thesis showcases her evolution as an artist, emphasizing themes of personal growth, the influence of social relationships, and the integration of traditional and modern techniques. The work culminates in a celebration of varied artistic exploration.

Developing A Viable Intranet Site, Wendy C, Glidden

Theses

This thesis will focus on establishing consistent guidelines in developing a successful corporate intranet website.

Office intranets are often neglected due to popularity of electronic commerce, and the company's investment in their public website. Standard instructions on how to develop a viable intranet site are not easily found and not likely taught.

With intranet development being a relatively new field, site expectations are very subjective. A site's perceived correctness largely depends on specific goals an organization has established for its site. There are generally high expectations and low budgets for intranets and if usability goals are not kept close at …

The Correlation Between Family Adaptability Scores And Adolescent Incarceration, Katherine P. Richard

Theses

Adolescent crimes continue to climb in number and level of violence despite efforts to curtail them. Little research has been done on the impact of family interaction styles on adolescent crime. This study attempts to confirm or disconfirm the hypothesis that adolescents who are incarcerated are more likely to score their families as having a rigid family interaction style based on the FACES III adaptability scale than adolescents who are not incarcerated. The family adaptability scores of approximately 50 adolescents in a midwestern lock down facility were compared to those of approximately 50 students selected from a midwestern church and …

The Relationship Between Early Adolescent Self-Esteem And Peer Relationship Problems, Nancy L. Woods

Theses

Peer relationships and self-esteem among early adolescents, as well as the relationship between the two, have been studied by various researchers in the past. The purpose of this correlational study was to determine the strength of the relationship between early adolescents' peer relationship problems and self: esteem. Specifically, this research studied early adolescents in grades five through eight in one suburban, White, middle class elementary school and three suburban, White, middle class junior high schools. Students completed the Self-Esteem Index and the Index of Peer Relations. Pearson correlations that were performed to analyze the data suggested a negatively-associated, linear, and …

Measurement And Monitoring Of Microwave Reflection And Transmission Properties Of Cement-Based Materials For Propagation Modeling, Sergey Kharkovsky, U. C. Hasar, M. F. Akay, C. D. Atis

Electrical and Computer Engineering Faculty Research & Creative Works

A non-destructive, contactless, free-space method is used for measuring and monitoring the properties of cement-based materials. We analyse the propagation factor, penetration depth and reflection and transmission coefficients of the plane wave interacting with the highly lossy specimen. Results are presented of the measurement and monitoring of the properties of cement-based materials during all stages of their lives and different curing conditions The expected applications of the results for propagation modelling are discussed.

Does Beyer Provide A Cure For The Idea Mediation Baby - Counterpoint - Introduction, Perry A. Zirkel

The Journal of Law and Education

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Law Review Digests - Primary And Secondary Education

The Journal of Law and Education

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Community Practice And The Internet, Roger A. Lohmann, John Mcnutt

Faculty & Staff Scholarship

This article examines several developments in electronic technology which appear to hold great potential for advancing human well-being and community organization and have already manifested some important portion of that potential in recent years. They are, in order of presentation, electronic communication and networking, electronic advocacy, fund raising support, geographic information systems and data base management. We conclude this brief article with a brief discussion of information poverty and the growing disparity of information haves and have-nots.

Demonizing Youth, Linda S. Beres, Thomas D. Griffith

Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review

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Unnerving The Judges: Judicial Responsibility For The Rampart Scandal, Laurie L. Levenson

Loyola of Los Angeles Law Review

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Redefining The U.S. Hispanic Market: Generation N And American Society, Cindy L. Pino

Seton Hall University Dissertations and Theses (ETDs)

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"Conquering The Beast": Governing Capital Cities In The Middle East, Farha Ghannam

Sociology & Anthropology Faculty Works

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Soc 2710g : Introductory Sociology, Sociology And Anthropology

Approved Course Proposals

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Soc 3630 : Statistical Analysis Of Social Data, Sociology And Anthropology

Approved Course Proposals

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Eiu 4102g : Technology And Society, Technology

Approved Course Proposals

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Why A Division Of Criminal Justice?, Edward M. Neafsey

Seton Hall Journal of Legislation and Public Policy

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