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Noticias De Naccs, Vol. 29, No. 4, December 2002, National Association For Chicana And Chicano Studies

Noticias de NACCS Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Deafdigest: Gold Edition, December 1, 2002, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Gold 2002

No abstract provided.

New Expression: December/January 2002 (Volume 25, Issue 8), Columbia College Chicago

New Expression

December/January 2002, Volume 25, Issue 8, edition of New Expression, a news publication researched, contributed, written, and edited by Chicago high school journalists

Deafdigest: Blue Edition, December 1, 2002, Barry Strassler

DeafDigest Blue 2002

No abstract provided.

When Did The Articles Of Confederation Cease To Be Law, Vasan Kesavan

Notre Dame Law Review

No abstract provided.

The Continuum: From Immobility To Mobility To Empowerment, David Holdridge, Jo Nagels, Caitlin Wyndham

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Victim assistance goes far beyond the physical; there is also a need to rehabilitate victims psychologically and give them the confidence and support they need to re-enter society as productive members of the community. This is not an overnight process, and the author describes the series of events that need to take place in order to make this difficult transition.

Lending A Helping Hand: Victim Assistance Programs In Africa, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Many landmine victims face adverse situations when returning to their communities and trying to live as productive members of society. A number of programs in Africa for landmine victims and the disabled help people not only “get back on their feet,” but also “get back in the saddle” and gain the courage and knowledge to live among their peers with confidence.

The Role Of Mine Action In Victim Assistance, Eric Filippino

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Of the five pillars of mine action, victim assistance seems to receive the least attention. At the request of the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS), the Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining (GICHD) has recently completed a research project with a view to offering guidance on the future role of mine action in mine and UXO victim assistance.

Breaking New Ground: Assisting Farmers With Disabilities Through The Application Of Assistive Technology, William Field

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

With regards to agriculture in much of eastern Europe and northern Africa, the significant problem that landmine detonations present to farmers often goes unnoticed. This problem causes careers in agriculture to be labeled as the most hazardous occupations around the world. However, little attention has been given to rehabilitation practices and assistive technology to help those who have been disabled in this line of work. The Breaking New Ground Resource Center at Purdue University is attempting to resolve the problem at hand by providing technical assistance to those who have been impacted by physical disabilities, in hopes that others may …

How Ngos Can Build Peace: Landmine Clearance And Victim Assistance, Maureen Morton

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Peacebuilding and post-conflict reconstruction are multi-disciplinary from a governance, organizational behavior, executive development and field perspective. Rarely, though, are the tools of competitive advantage, project planning and conflict resolution software used to seek linkages with non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to coordinate resources, particularly to integrate the disparate sectors of landmine and UXO clearance, victim assistance and resourcing across industries. One method is to employ “best practices” from developed countries proven to develop abilities for disabled farmers and youth in post-conflict countries as one of a number of agrarian and health care initiatives built around demining as agricultural preparation. The goal is …

Geneva Diary: Report From The Gichd, Ian Mansfield

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The Geneva International Centre for Humanitarian Demining provides operational assistance to mine action programmes and operators, conducts research and provides support to the Anti-Personnel Mine Ban Convention.

On Choosing And Bounding Probability Metrics, Alison L. Gibbs, Francis E. Su

All HMC Faculty Publications and Research

When studying convergence of measures, an important issue is the choice of probability metric. We provide a summary and some new results concerning bounds among some important probability metrics/distances that are used by statisticians and probabilists. Knowledge of other metrics can provide a means of deriving bounds for another one in an applied problem. Considering other metrics can also provide alternate insights. We also give examples that show that rates of convergence can strongly depend on the metric chosen. Careful consideration is necessary when choosing a metric.

Decc2002, Robert Kelly

Robert Kelly Manuscripts

From December 2002 Robert Kelly Archive.

Developing Web-Based Listening Exercises: Pedagogic Principles And Materials Design, Cynthia F.K. Lee

PASAA

This paper describes the pedagogic principles and design of Web-based listening exercises for tertiary-level Chinese EFL learners. Following the claim that videos and multimedia resources assist listening comprehension (e.g., Brett, 2000), as well as the framework for grading listening input suggested by Brown and Yule (1983), the exercises are based on local television and radio programmes, and are graded from static to dynamic to abstract. The exercises carefully guide and prepare the learners from the pre-listening stage to the post-listening stage. A variety of exercises, such as listening for information, opinion and inference, and partial dictation, were developed. The learners …

From Sterne And Borges To Lost Storytellers: Cyberspace, Narrative, And Law, Shulamit Almog

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Silent Voices, December 2002

Silent Voices

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Mineapolis, MN

Silent Voices Finding Aid

Cpa Consultant, Volume 16, Number 6, December 2002-January 2003, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Ephatha, Winter 2002-2003

Ephatha

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Newark, NJ

Ephatha Finding Aid

Picture Perfect: The First Amendment Trumps Congress In Ashcroft V. Free Speech Coalition, Paul Finkelman

Tulsa Law Review

No abstract provided.

Exclusion Limits On The Wimp-Nucleon Cross Section From The Cryogenic Dark Matter Search, D. Abrams, D. S. Akerib, M. S. Armel-Funkhouser, L. Baudis, D. A. Bauer, A. Bolozdynya, P. L. Brink, R. Bunker, B. Cabrera, D. O. Caldwell, J. P. Castle, C. L. Chang, R. M. Clarke, M. B. Crisler, R. Dixon, D. Driscoll, S. Eichblatt, R. J. Gaitskell, S. R. Golwala, E. E. Haller, J. Hellmig, D. Holmgren, M. E. Huber, S. Kamat, A. Lu, V. Mandic, J. M. Martinis, P. Meunier, S. W. Nam, H. Nelson, T. A. Perera, M. C. Perillo Isaac, W. Rau, R. R. Ross, T. Saab, B. Sadoulet, J. Sander, R. W. Schnee, T. Shutt, A. Smith, A. H. Sonnenschein, A. L. Spadafora, G. Wang, S. Yellin, Betty A. Young

Physics

The Cryogenic Dark Matter Search (CDMS) employs low-temperature Ge and Si detectors to search for weakly interacting massive particles (WIMPs) via their elastic-scattering interactions with nuclei while discriminating against interactions of background particles. For recoil energies above 10 keV, events due to background photons are rejected with >99.9% efficiency, and surface events are rejected with >95% efficiency. The estimate of the background due to neutrons is based primarily on the observation of multiple-scatter events that should all be neutrons. Data selection is determined primarily by examining calibration data and vetoed events. Resulting efficiencies should be accurate to ∼10%. Results of …

Campus Connection, December 2002, Vol. 4 No. 6, California State University, Monterey Bay

Campus Connection

Preparing Students For The 'Real World' -- Masters In Public Policy Announced -- A Krazy Day At Kelp Kraze -- M.A. In Education To Be Offered In Spring '03 -- Students Spend Afternoon With Rep. Sam Farr -- Writing Comes First Here -- Setting Sail -- Dining With Authors -- EXPO Explains CMS Mysteries -- MPA Presents Its Winter Concert -- Record Enrollment At Both The CSU And CSUMB -- Otters Achieve Playoff Goals -- World Theater Presents ... -- Did You Know? -- Barbara Mossberg To Read On Emily Dickinson's Birthday -- Staffing Changes In Campus Planning And Design …

A Revolutionary Approach To Mine Awareness: The Demining Support System, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

This versatile tool is designed to provide support to a mine action program on a range of topics. Its high-tech components are designed to provide an easily accessible, customizable, professional and portable element to any mine awareness campaign.

Building Sustainable Local Capacities For The Assistance Of Landmine Victims In Southern Africa: A Concept From The Minefields Of The Zambezi Basin Escarpment, Martin Chitsama

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

After various intense conflicts in the region, southern Africa is plagued by landmines and UXO. The author describes the concept and implementation of Minefield Reaction Sticks to help alleviate the problem.

Volume 9, Number 2 (December 2002), Peace And Conflict Studies

Peace and Conflict Studies

No abstract provided.

Prior Restraints And Intellectual Property: The Clash Between Intellectual Property And The First Amendment From An Economic Perspective, Andrew Beckerman-Rodau

Fordham Intellectual Property, Media and Entertainment Law Journal

No abstract provided.

The Classic, Winter 2002-2003, Public Relations

The Classic, 2000-2009

President's Report: Seven Risks of Gratitude; Northwestern receives $2 million grant; Lacrosse club to begin inaugural season; Art building to be named in memory of former student; Chicago program receives national recognition; Audio Adrenaline to return; Construction continues full force; Faculty/staff new; Forgette joins Northwestern's board; Defining Community; La Casa Española; Servant Leadership House; Tamar House; A Time to Worship; Thank you!; Laughing Matters; Outtakes; Treasured Memories: Homecoming 2002; Missions on Her Mind; Hanging Out; Humble-Hearted Parenting; At home with the Schrocks; A Willing Servant; Fall Sports; Track facility dedicated; The Joy of Discovery; Alumni Corner: Dinner for 8 was …

Inner Sharing: Spiritual Direction And Pastoral Care, Richard E. Lamontagne

Doctor of Ministry

Spiritual direction is a way of assisting people in their growth toward spiritual maturity. Yet, spiritual direction remains a relatively unknown and undervalued link to the life of the spirit despite people's need for guidance. Often, ministers who are normally expected to offer spiritual direction are reluctant to engage in it. This dissertation proposes to reassure clergy and encourage them to risk engagement in spiritual direction. The first section seeks to clarify spiritual direction by providing definitions and distinguishing it from similar disciplines. The second section situates spiritual direction in the history, tradition, and present conversation of the Church. The …

Hsc E-News., Health Sciences Center, Stony Brook University.

HSC E-News

No abstract provided.

News & Blues, V. 03, N. 05, Gso News, Stony Brook University.

The Graduate

v. : ill.; 32 cm (original analog pub.),News and Blues. | News and Views. | The GSO News and Blues. | The Graduate Times.

Blackworld, V. 42b, I. 04 (V. 47, I. 04), State University Of New York At Stony Brook

Blackworld

v. : ill. ; 38-43 cm (original analog pub.),Black world, v.42b;i.4