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Legal Linguistic Knowledge And Creating And Interpreting Law In Multilingual Environments, Tarja Salmi-Tolonen

Brooklyn Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.

Progressivist Origins Of The 2003 California Gubernatorial Recall, Kira L. Klatchko

ExpressO

Progressivist Origins of the 2003 California Gubernatorial Recall, was written in Sacramento in the midst of the first statewide recall of an elected official in California. The paper explores the nature of the recall procedure and its implementation in the state, and is chiefly an inquiry into the relatedness of the current incarnation and its Progressivist root. It focuses particularly on the recall of Governor Gray Davis, and details how shifting attitudes towards public participation have altered the procedure over time.

Vol. 8 #1

The Advocate

No abstract provided.

Faith Based Initiatives And Black Churches: Relationships In A Small City, Said Sewell Iii

Journal of Rural Social Sciences

This exploratory study examined characteristics of black churches in a small southern city that affected the likelihood that such churches would play an active role in faith-based community services. A formal mail survey of church ministers in black Protestant churches in this city was employed. Results were discussed in light of federal policies that promote faith-based initiatives to meet local social service needs. The results indicated that the majority of the black churches in this study were active in addressing local needs through indirect (sermons, lobbying local governments) rather than direct (program development and implementation) means. Among a range of …

Garvin V. Philadelphia

2003 Decisions

United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Spatially Varying Threshold Models For The Automated Segmentation Of Radiodense Tissue In Digitized Mammograms, Richard Edson Eckert Iii

Theses and Dissertations

The percentage of radiodense (bright) tissue in a mammogram has been correlated to an increased risk of breast cancer. This thesis presents an automated method to quantify the amount of radiodense tissue found in a digitized mammogram. The algorithm employs a radial basis function neural network in order to segment the breast tissue region from the remainder of the X-ray. A spatially varying Neyman-Pearson threshold is used to calculate the percentage of radiodense tissue and compensate for the effects of tissue compression that occurs during a mammography procedure. Results demonstrating the efficacy of the technique are demonstrated by exercising the …

Gucci America V. Daffys

2003 Decisions

United States District Court for the District of New Jersey

Pion-Kaon Correlations In Central Au+Au Collisions At √SNn=130 Gev, Star Collaboration, T.D. Gutierrez

Physics

Pion-kaon correlation functions are constructed from central Au+Au STAR data taken at √s_NN=130  GeV by the STAR detector at the Relativistic Heavy Ion Collider (RHIC). The results suggest that pions and kaons are not emitted at the same average space-time point. Space-momentum correlations, i.e., transverse flow, lead to a space-time emission asymmetry of pions and kaons that is consistent with the data. This result provides new independent evidence that the system created at RHIC undergoes a collective transverse expansion.

Multi-Sensor Data Fusion Using Geometric Transformations For The Nondestructive Evaluation Of Gas Transmission Pipelines, Philip James Kulick

Theses and Dissertations

Nondestructive evaluation (NDE) plays a vital component in the operation and maintenance of large infrastructure such as gas transmission pipelines, nuclear power plants, aircraft, bridges and highways, etc. As this infrastructure continues to age it is essential that the inspection techniques reliably and accurately predict the integrity of these systems. No single NDE method is capable of inspecting all types of anomalies and extracting all required information – a combination of methods must be used and the resulting data fused. Moreover, newer systems that are developed are often made of composite materials that include metals and dielectrics. One interrogation modality …

Prosecuting Martha: Federal Prosecutorial Power And The Need For A Law Of Counts, Michael L. Seigel, Christopher Slobogin

UF Law Faculty Publications

Martha Stewart's case illustrates a wide variety of prosecutorial decision-making. We have defended the U.S. Attorney's decision to investigate and prosecute Stewart, but called into question the further decision to charge her with five counts. As a way of curtailing the redundant charging phenomenon, which is widespread, we have suggested that the courts develop a law of counts to cabin prosecutorial charging discretion. Thus, our proposal to create a law of counts would not require prosecutors to act against their short- or long-term interests. Rather, it would be implemented by judges using the interpretive method, without going so far as …

Complying With The New Maritime Security Regime : Towards A Model Maritime Law Enforcement Approach, Donny Michael

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Vestin Mortgage, Inc. V. First American Title Insurance Company : Brief Of Appellee, Utah Supreme Court

Utah Supreme Court Briefs (2000–2020)

BRIEF OF APPELLEE FIRST AMERICAN TITLE INSURANCE COMPANY

Appeal from the Ruling of the Third Judicial District Court, Salt Lake County, Case No. 20030941-SC, Honorable Frank G. Noel

Mémento Sur L'Utilisation Des Pompes Et Des Débitmètres, Yves Cloutier, Louis Lazure

Rapports de recherche scientifique

No abstract provided.

Hdl Implementation Of A Controller Area Network Node, Anthony Richard Marino

Theses and Dissertations

With increasing technology inside automobiles, especially law enforcement vehicles, there is a growing need for centralized wiring and device interconnection methods. Each new technology, such as GPS navigation units and in-vehicle video systems, includes a corresponding wiring harness that needs installation. The summation of all these hardwired technologies leads to large volumes of wire that negatively affect safety, power demands, and future design opportunities. A new trend among automotive manufacturers is to design and implement innovative networks that allow for shared communications between technologies.

This thesis presents the design, development, and implementation of an in-vehicle network that will centralize connections …

Evaluation Of The Flail Space Model Utilizing Event Data Recorder Technology, Douglas John Gabauer

Theses and Dissertations

Developed in the early 1980's, the flail space model has become the standard method for estimating occupant risk in full-scale crash tests involving roadside safety features. The widespread availability of airbags and increased seat belt usage rates in today's vehicle fleet, however, raise serious questions regarding the validity of the model. Recent implementation of Event Data Recorder (EDR) technology in a number of late model vehicles presents a different perspective on the assessment of the validity of occupant risk based on the flail space model. EDRs are capable of electronically recording data such as vehicle speed, brake status and throttle …

Development Of An Augmented Haptic Control For In-Vehicle Law Enforcement Applications, Edward R. Guest Iii

Theses and Dissertations

Typical police vehicles are filled with as much technology as the department can afford. Everything from the newest digital camera system to a simple entertainment radio is within the reach of an officer. Currently, most of these systems are installed without any consideration toward the other systems or the interaction required between the driver and the car. The lack of a systems approach in the installation has spawned a project to look at the safety and overall system installation in the New Jersey State Police vehicles.

The research presented in this thesis suggests consolidation of the various controls into one …

Mental Health Of Incarcerated Juveniles In Nevada: Final Report, Nevada Institute For Children's Rerearch And Policy, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas, Jennifer Petsonius, Denise Tanata, Michelle Chino Dr

Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy Reports

The prevalence of mental health problems in the juvenile offender population is substantially higher than that of the general population (Cocozza & Skowyra, 2000). Studies estimate that one in five juvenile offenders has serious mental health problems, which is nearly twice the rate of occurrence of mental illness in children and adults in the general population (NMHA Fact Sheet #l). However, there have been several methodological problems encountered in previous research. These include the use of inconsistent definitions and measurements of mental illness; the use of biased, nonrandom samples, a reliance on retrospective case report data, and the use of …

Vessel Traffic Services (Vts) : The Management And Monitoring Of Maritime Traffic In Light Of The New Technology Of The Automatic Identification System (Ais), Ehab Ibrahim Othman

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Emerging Role Of The Classification Society As An Extension Of The Flag State Administration, Rogelio Estrada Villanueva Jr.

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

The Integration Of Existing Regulatory Measures To Develop An Effective Quality System For The Maritime Industry, Rafael Quiroz Vera

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Identifikasi Variabel Informasi Dalam Framework Inflation Targeting, Juda Agung, Siti Astiyah, Elisabeth Sukowati, Nugroho J. Prastowo, M.Firdauz Muttaqin, Rifqi Ismal

Bulletin of Monetary Economics and Banking

Inflation targeting (IT) secara implisit telah diterapkan di Indonesia sejak Bank Indonesia mengumumkan target inflasi secara transparan kepada publik di awal tahun 2000. Penerapan IT di Indonesia didasarkan pada beberapa pertimbangan (Alamsyah, et al, 2001). Pertama, dengan telah ditinggalkannya sistem nilai tukar sebagai nominal anchor, diperlukan adanya anchor alternatif yang kredibel. Kedua, penerapan inflation targeting merupakan konsekuensi dari independensi Bank Indonesia dalam menjalankan kebijakan moneter yang difokuskan pada pengendalian inflasi.

Impacts Of Automatic Identification System On Collision Avoidance And The Need For Training, Junzhong Bao

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

American Offshore Business Tax Planning: Can Australian Lawyers Get A Piece Of The Action?, J Clifton Fleming, Jr.

Faculty Scholarship

No abstract provided.

A Selection And Comparison Of Risk Assessment Methods And Models To Be Used For The International Ship And Port Facility Security Code, Fidel Eduardo Reyes Melendez

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Cost Comparison Between The North-South Corridor Northern Europe To The Persian Gulf And The Suez Canal Route, Masoud Mohsenpour

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Effective Dual Purpose Training For Competent Seafarers And Competitive Shipping, Masahiro Sugimoto

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.

Interview With Carey A. Moore, December 30, 2003, Carey A. Moore, Michael J. Birkner

Oral Histories

Carey A. Moore was interviewed on December 30, 2003 by Michael Birkner about his experiences after leaving Gettysburg College and moving on ultimately toward a Ph.D and then a teaching career.

Length of Interview: 94 minutes

Collection Note: This oral history was selected from the Oral History Collection maintained by Special Collections & College Archives. Transcripts are available for browsing in the Special Collections Reading Room, 4^th floor, Musselman Library. GettDigital contains the complete listing of oral histories done from 1978 to the present. To view this list and to access selected digital versions please visit -- https://gettysburg.contentdm.oclc.org/digital/collection/p16274coll2/search

Anomaly In Conformal Quantum Mechanics: From Molecular Physics To Black Holes, Horacio E. Camblong

Physics and Astronomy

A number of physical systems exhibit a particular form of asymptotic conformal invariance: within a particular domain of distances, they are characterized by a long-range conformal interaction (inverse square potential), the apparent absence of dimensional scales, and an SO(2,1) symmetry algebra. Examples from molecular physics to black holes are provided and discussed within a unified treatment. When such systems are physically realized in the appropriate strong-coupling regime, the occurrence of quantum symmetry breaking is possible. This anomaly is revealed by the failure of the symmetry generators to close the algebra in a manner shown to be independent of the renormalization …

Trailer Mounted Bursting Energy Absorption System, John D. Reid, John R. Rohde, Dean L. Sicking

Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering: Faculty Publications

A portable crash attenuation System having a trailer frame and an energy absorption mechanism attached thereto. The absorption mechanism has a first Stage pivotably connected to a Second Stage and the Second Stage is pivotably connected to the frame. By pivoting the Stages about hinges the attenuation System may be folded from an extended, deployed position or mode to a shortened transit mode for easy relocation of the entire attenuation System.

Thermocatalytic Co2-Free Production Of Hydrogen And Carbon From Hydrocarbon Fuels, Nazim Muradov

UCF Patents

This invention relates to a novel process for sustainable CO.sub.2 -free production of hydrogen and carbon by thermocatalytic decomposition (or dissociation, pyrolysis, cracking) of hydrocarbon fuels over carbon-based catalysts in the absence of air and/or water. The process is applicable to any hydrocarbon fuel, including sulfurous fuels. Combination of a catalytic reactor with a gas separation unit allows to produce high purity hydrogen (at least, 99.0 v %) completely free of carbon oxides. In a preferred embodiment, sustainable continuous production of hydrogen and carbon is achieved by both internal and external activation of carbon catalysts. Internal activation of carbon catalyst …