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Summary Of Daniel V. State, Clarke Walton Jan 2003

Summary Of Daniel V. State, Clarke Walton

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

Appellant, Donald M. Mosely, shot and killed Frederick Washington and Mark Payne. At the same time, Terhain Woods and Antione Hall were also shot by Mosely, but both survived. On July 28, 1997, Moseley was convicted in district court of firstdegree murder, attempted murder with use of a deadly weapon, and burglary while in possession of a firearm. During Mosely’s trial, a number of errors occurred, which brought rise to this appeal. Because of these cumulative errors, the Nevada Supreme Court reversed appellant’s conviction and remanded the case for a new trial. In analyzing the issues raised by appellant on …

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Summary Of Huntington V. Mila, Incorporated, Amy A. Johnson Jan 2003

Summary Of Huntington V. Mila, Incorporated, Amy A. Johnson

Nevada Supreme Court Summaries

Appeal from an Eighth Judicial District Court, Las Vegas Nevada order certified as final under NRCP 54(b) granting Respondent Mila’s motion for partial summary judgment to dismiss Appellant Huntington’s third party complaint.

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Simplicity Of Ultragraph Algebras, Mark Tomforde Jan 2003

Simplicity Of Ultragraph Algebras, Mark Tomforde

Dartmouth Scholarship

In this paper we analyze the structure of C*-algebras associated to ultragraphs, which are generalizations of directed graphs. We characterize the simple ultragraph algebras as well as deduce necessary and sufficient conditions for an ultragraph algebra to be purely infinite and to be AF. Using these techniques we also produce an example of an ultragraph algebra which is neither a graph algebra nor an Exel-Laca algebra. We conclude by proving that the C*-algebras of ultragraphs with no sinks are Cuntz-Pimsner algebras.

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The Honor Society Of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International: Diversity Resource Paper, Astrid H. Wilson, Susan J. Sanner, Lydia E. Mcallister Jan 2003

The Honor Society Of Nursing, Sigma Theta Tau International: Diversity Resource Paper, Astrid H. Wilson, Susan J. Sanner, Lydia E. Mcallister

Sigma Resource Papers

In 1985, the House of Delegates voted to add international to Sigma Theta Tau's name making possible one action strategy, that of the development of an international network of nursing scholars in the Ten-Year Plan adopted by the 1981 House of Delegates.

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An Investigation On Transversely Prestressed Concrete Bridge Decks, J. A. Ramirez, Jhon Paul Smith Jan 2003

An Investigation On Transversely Prestressed Concrete Bridge Decks, J. A. Ramirez, Jhon Paul Smith

JTRP Technical Reports

This study is concerned with the development of design specifications for the use of transverse post-tensioning in concrete bridge decks. The ultimate goal behind this proposal is to improve the durability of concrete bridge superstructures. Experimental results from previous studies are used to validate the analytical models implemented in the development of the design specifications. It is found that the required distribution of transverse post-tensioning is such that different application levels of prestressing are required in regions containing the interior and exterior (or outermost) diaphragms. It is also concluded that the magnitude of such transverse forces is a function of …

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Investigation Of Novel Acoustic Barrier Concepts Phase I: Concept Development And Preliminary Evaluation, Luc Mongeau, J. Stuart Bolton, Sanghoon Suh Jan 2003

Investigation Of Novel Acoustic Barrier Concepts Phase I: Concept Development And Preliminary Evaluation, Luc Mongeau, J. Stuart Bolton, Sanghoon Suh

JTRP Technical Reports

In a previous research project [SPR 2418; "Study of the performance of acoustic barriers for Indiana toll roads,"] the influence of environmental factors and of advanced sound barrier concepts was investigated. The presence of temperature gradients over pavements was found to have a strong influence on sound propagation. Refraction of sound waves emitted by tire-road interactions in the vicinity of the ground also affects sound barrier performance. Modified ray tracing model suggested that prevailing winds have an influence on barrier performance at large distances. Randomized edge configurations were found not to improve barrier performance for traffic noise. Random edges simply …

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Maintenance Quality Assurance Program, Bob G. Mccullouch Jan 2003

Maintenance Quality Assurance Program, Bob G. Mccullouch

JTRP Technical Reports

An INDOT maintenance QA program has been developed and implemented at the activity level. Every maintenance activity is checked and evaluated by QA guidelines. One area that has been considered as an ideal candidate for QA is at the management level of maintenance operations. This program uses a random sample population at a certain confidence level to evaluate the maintenance condition of INDOT roads. Five categories are evaluated: pavement, roadside features, shoulder, drainage, and traffic control. A field inspection program utilizes INDOT personnel and resources. A scoring program yields results that provides for category and individual item evaluations. Data collected …

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Traffic Signals In School Zones, Kevin S. Lee, Darcy M. Bullock Jan 2003

Traffic Signals In School Zones, Kevin S. Lee, Darcy M. Bullock

JTRP Technical Reports

Traffic signals are used to control the right of way at intersections. Strict engineering guidelines are published in the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) that engineers use to determine if a traffic signal is “warranted”. The warrants provide consistent national balance between mobility, safety, efficiency, and costs. However, signalized intersections are often viewed by the general public as safer then unsignalized intersections. This belief is often heightened when there are personal injuries and even higher when children are involved. Parents, city officials, and local interest groups often vigorously request the installation of a traffic signal. After these requests …

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Weigh-In-Motion Data Checking And Imputation, Ting Wei, Jon D. Fricker Jan 2003

Weigh-In-Motion Data Checking And Imputation, Ting Wei, Jon D. Fricker

JTRP Technical Reports

There are about 46 weigh-in-motion (WIM) stations in Indiana. When operating properly, they provide valuable information on traffic volumes, vehicle classifications, and axle weights. Because there are great amounts of WIM data collected everyday, the quality of these data should be monitor without further delay. The first objective of this study is to develop effective and efficient methods to identify missing or erroneous WIM data. The second objective is to develop a data imputation method to update the missing or erroneous data. This report describes the WIM data checking process on both a monthly and a daily basis. The Weigh-In-Motion …

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A Case For Changing The National Airspace System From A Magnetic North To A Geographic North Based Model, Michael K. Larson Jan 2003

A Case For Changing The National Airspace System From A Magnetic North To A Geographic North Based Model, Michael K. Larson

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

The Global Positioning System (GPS) is currently playing a major role in aviation navigation and is proposed by the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to be the foundation of the future National Airspace System (NAS). The Position, Velocity and Time (PVT) information provided by GPS for navigation purposes is directly based on Geographic North parameters rather than on Magnetic North, which is currently the foundation of the NAS. This paper uniquely addresses the exploration of this relationship between the GPS and Geographic North by applying an experimental research design to analyze the potential benefit of basing the NAS on Geographic North. …

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The Role Of Educational Institutions For Airport Security, Seth Young Jan 2003

The Role Of Educational Institutions For Airport Security, Seth Young

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

The following narrative is transcribed from a keynote address presented by Dr. Seth Young, Associate Professor, College of Business Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, at the ICAO 4th Regional Aviation Security and Facilitation Seminar, held in Amman, Jordan, in September 2002. The seminar was attended by participating member states from ICAO's Middle East region. The purpose of the seminar was to discuss new regulations and policies regarding aviation security, and to become educated in enhancing airport security, from a security, as well as an operations facilitation, perspective.

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Front Matter Jan 2003

Front Matter

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

No abstract provided.

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The Editor's Forum, Bill Kohlruss Jan 2003

The Editor's Forum, Bill Kohlruss

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

No abstract provided.

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A Evaluation Of The Perceived Effect Of Personal Computer Aviation Training Devices For Instrument Flight Training, Wendy Beckman Jan 2003

A Evaluation Of The Perceived Effect Of Personal Computer Aviation Training Devices For Instrument Flight Training, Wendy Beckman

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

As personal computer aviation training devices (PCATDs) come into wider use for instrument flight training the question of the effectiveness of these devices continues to be asked. This paper reports the findings of a survey designed to measure the perceived effectiveness of PCATDs for various lessons in instrument flight training. Flight students and flight instructors who utilized PCATDs for 12 specific flight lessons were administered a Likert-scale questionnaire which requested an effectiveness rating for each lesson. The perceived effectiveness of PCATDs for use in assignments outside the curriculum was also investigated. The PCATDs were rated to be most effective in …

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An Investigation Into Factors Influencing Men And Women In Becoming Professional Pilots, Steven L. Anderson, David J. Pucel Jan 2003

An Investigation Into Factors Influencing Men And Women In Becoming Professional Pilots, Steven L. Anderson, David J. Pucel

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

Increasing the number of and women pilots to meet future needs will require recruitment efforts based on an understanding of factors affecting the choice to be a professional pilot. This study integrated the factors that might positively or negatively influence men and women choosing to become professional pilots using force-field analysis. In addition, it investigated whether the factors differ for women and men. Random samples of 300 female and 300 male professional pilots were sent a brainstormed list of 70 factors that might influence the choice to be a pilot. The list was developed from the literature, focus groups and …

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A Dialogue On The Demise Of Collegiate Aviation Programs, W Tad Foster, Donald E. Smith Jan 2003

A Dialogue On The Demise Of Collegiate Aviation Programs, W Tad Foster, Donald E. Smith

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

When I heard of the email correspondence between Dr. Foster and Professor Smith, I approached them with the proposal to publish their dialogue about Professor Smith's piece on the demise of collegiate aviation programs Smith (2002, p. 13-14). I felt this is a good example of how the Forum encourages collegial discussion, debate and helpful interaction. The discussion is interesting regarding the schism between teaching ideals and the realities of traditional academic programs. Dr. Foster's questions are in regular font. Professor Smith's replies are italicized. Both have a summary at the end. (Ed.)

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Table Of Contents Jan 2003

Table Of Contents

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

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Assessing The Evolution Of The Airborne Generation Of Thermal Lift In Aerostats 1783 To 1883, Thomas Forenz Jan 2003

Assessing The Evolution Of The Airborne Generation Of Thermal Lift In Aerostats 1783 To 1883, Thomas Forenz

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

Lift has been generated thermally in aerostats for 219 years making this the most enduring form of lift generation in lighter-than-air aviation. In the United States over 3000 thermally lifted aerostats, commonly referred to as hot air balloons, were built and flown by an estimated 12,000 licensed balloon pilots in the last decade. The evolution of controlling fire in hot air balloons during the first century of ballooning is the subject of this article. The purpose of this assessment is to separate the development of thermally lifted aerostats from the general history of aerostatics which includes all gas balloons such …

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A Safer Sky: An Examination Of Factors Affecting Flight Safety In Taiwan, Ping I. Lee Jan 2003

A Safer Sky: An Examination Of Factors Affecting Flight Safety In Taiwan, Ping I. Lee

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

On April 26, 1994, China Airlines (CAL) Flight 140, service from Taipei, Taiwan to Nagoya, Japan, crashed near Nagoya International Airport while attempting an Instrument Landing System (ILS) approach to Runway 34. The fully loaded Airbus 300-622R stalled at an altitude of approximately 1,500 feet which resulted in a fiery crash that killed all 264 onboard (Sogame, Ladkin). This tragedy was not the first fatal crash to the Taiwanese carrier. In fact, CAL has suffered numerous fatal crashes since its establishment, and it has been rated as one of the most dangerous airlines in the world (Schultz). Many argued that …

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Front Matter Jan 2003

Front Matter

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

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Table Of Contents Jan 2003

Table Of Contents

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

No abstract provided.

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The Editor's Forum, Bill Kohlruss Jan 2003

The Editor's Forum, Bill Kohlruss

Journal of Aviation/Aerospace Education & Research

No abstract provided.

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Evolution As Learning Yields Hyperbolic Discounting, James Woods Jan 2003

Evolution As Learning Yields Hyperbolic Discounting, James Woods

Economics Faculty Publications and Presentations

Learning is modeled as an infection, which jumps from person to person. The rate of infection mimics individual discount rates and induces savings behavior on its own. It is shown that the apparent discount rate, the combination of the agents’ true discount rate and the infection rate, decreases over time and approaches the agents’ true discount rate. This decrease, known as hyperbolic discounting, is consistent with what is observed in psychology studies, while the limiting case, exponential discounting, is consistent with market level observations. This model closes the gap between individual and market level observations of discounting behavior without explicitly …

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Writing Centers And Writing-Across-The Curriculum: An Important Connection, Carol Peterson Haviland Jan 2003

Writing Centers And Writing-Across-The Curriculum: An Important Connection, Carol Peterson Haviland

The Writing Center Journal

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International Writing Centers Association Information Jan 2003

International Writing Centers Association Information

The Writing Center Journal

No abstract provided.

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Back Cover Jan 2003

Back Cover

The Writing Center Journal

No abstract provided.

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From The Editors, Neal Lerner, Elizabeth Boquet Jan 2003

From The Editors, Neal Lerner, Elizabeth Boquet

The Writing Center Journal

No abstract provided.

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Planning For Hypertexts In The Writing Center … Or Not, Michael A. Pemberton Jan 2003

Planning For Hypertexts In The Writing Center … Or Not, Michael A. Pemberton

The Writing Center Journal

No abstract provided.

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How Was Your Session At The Writing Center? Pre- And Post-Grade Student Evaluations, Julie Bauer Morrison, Jean-Paul Nadeau Jan 2003

How Was Your Session At The Writing Center? Pre- And Post-Grade Student Evaluations, Julie Bauer Morrison, Jean-Paul Nadeau

The Writing Center Journal

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Late At Night, Kevin Davis Jan 2003

Late At Night, Kevin Davis

The Writing Center Journal

No abstract provided.

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