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Negligence In The Air: The Duty Of Care In Climate Change Litigation, James Salzman, David Hunter Jan 2007

Negligence In The Air: The Duty Of Care In Climate Change Litigation, James Salzman, David Hunter

Faculty Scholarship

The prospect of tort litigation against private parties has been gaining increasing attention by lawyers. While only three such cases have been filed thus far, observers (including the organizers of this symposium) clearly expect the number to increase significantly. Indeed, if successful, these and future cases will have a huge impact on the industries sued and, as hopeful lawyers have mused, could make the tobacco litigation look small by comparison. But will these cases succeed? As law students all dutifully learn in their first year Torts class, a prima facie negligence claim must satisfy four elements - duty, breach, causation, …

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Law School Libraries 2007, Richard A. Danner Jan 2007

Law School Libraries 2007, Richard A. Danner

Faculty Scholarship

The primary mission of the law school library is to meet the information needs of the faculty and students of the institution it supports. In addition to their role in educating future lawyers, law schools are the major producers of scholarly literature in law and rely on academic law libraries to provide the resources and support needed for research and publication. Beyond support for the core functions of legal education and research, the specific missions of law school libraries vary depending on the size and missions of law schools of different types. Differences among law schools result in differences among …

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Development And Implementation Of The Bring Your Own Water Treatment System In Dense, Rural, And Mountainous Rwandan Communities, Maximilian Gold, Evan A. Thomas, Richard L. Byyny, Jean Pierre Habanabakize Jan 2007

Development And Implementation Of The Bring Your Own Water Treatment System In Dense, Rural, And Mountainous Rwandan Communities, Maximilian Gold, Evan A. Thomas, Richard L. Byyny, Jean Pierre Habanabakize

Mechanical and Materials Engineering Faculty Publications and Presentations

Over a billion people in the world lack access to safe drinking water1. While numerous technological, medical, and educational solutions have been implemented for the benefit of disadvantaged communities, there is no 'magic bullet'. Instead, development agencies must partner directly with these communities to address their public health needs through appropriate technology solutions, backed up by education and assessment. The "Bring Your Own Water (BYOW) Treatment System" developed by the Engineers Without Borders-USA chapters at the University of Colorado at Boulder Chapter (EWB-CU) and the Johnson Space Center (EWB-JSC) is uniquely designed to address the water treatment requirements of two …

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What Statutes Mean: Interpretive Lessons From Positive Theories Of Communication And Legislation, Cheryl Boudreau, Arthur Lupia, Mathew D. Mccubbins, Daniel B. Rodriguez Jan 2007

What Statutes Mean: Interpretive Lessons From Positive Theories Of Communication And Legislation, Cheryl Boudreau, Arthur Lupia, Mathew D. Mccubbins, Daniel B. Rodriguez

Faculty Scholarship

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Beware The ‘Monological Imperatives’: Scholarly Writing For The Reader, Joan A. Magat Jan 2007

Beware The ‘Monological Imperatives’: Scholarly Writing For The Reader, Joan A. Magat

Faculty Scholarship

This article describes principles of effective academic writing - offered not as edicts, but as guidelines - for legal scholars in particular. The overall focus is style, but the discussion begins with observations of format. These are followed by a few stylistic principles that govern clear and effective writing. None of these principles is a revelation to the student of method or to the accomplished writer. But for the academic writer less focused on or less familiar with such principles, being aware of and practicing them can clear the fog from syntax, illuminate the writer's thesis and its development, and …

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Reforming Punishment Of Financial Reporting Fraud, Samuel W. Buell Jan 2007

Reforming Punishment Of Financial Reporting Fraud, Samuel W. Buell

Faculty Scholarship

Present sentencing law in criminal cases of financial reporting fraud is embarrassingly flawed. The problem is urgent given that courts are now regularly sentencing corporate offenders, sometimes (but sometimes not) to extremely punitive terms of imprisonment. Policing of fraud by multiple jurisdictions in a federal system means that principled sentencing law is necessary not only for first-order policy reasons but also for coordination of sanctioning efforts. Proportionality and rationality demand that sentencing law have an agreed scale for measuring cases of financial reporting fraud in relation to each other, a sound methodology for fixing a given case on that scale, …

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Role Of 2-5a-Dependent Rnase-L In Senescence And Longevity, J. B. Andersen, X. L. Li, C. S. Judge, Aimin Zhou, B. K. Jha, S. Shelby, L. Zhou, Robert H. Silverman, B. A. Hassel Jan 2007

Role Of 2-5a-Dependent Rnase-L In Senescence And Longevity, J. B. Andersen, X. L. Li, C. S. Judge, Aimin Zhou, B. K. Jha, S. Shelby, L. Zhou, Robert H. Silverman, B. A. Hassel

Chemistry Faculty Publications

Senescence is a permanent growth arrest that restricts the lifespan of primary cells in culture, and represents an in vitro model for aging. Senescence functions as a tumor suppressor mechanism that can be induced independent of replicative crisis by diverse stress stimuli. RNase-L mediates antiproliferative activities and functions as a tumor suppressor in prostate cancer, therefore, we examined a role for RNase-L in cellular senescence and aging. Ectopic expression of RNase-L induced a senescent morphology, a decrease in DNA synthesis, an increase in senescence-associated -galactosidase activity, and accelerated replicative senescence. In contrast, senescence was retarded in RNase-L-null fibroblasts compared with …

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Letter From The Dean, Gregory J. Weidemann Jan 2007

Letter From The Dean, Gregory J. Weidemann

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

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Discovery: The Student Journal Of Dale Bumpers College Of Agricultural, Food And Life Sciences - Volume 8 2007, Several Authors Jan 2007

Discovery: The Student Journal Of Dale Bumpers College Of Agricultural, Food And Life Sciences - Volume 8 2007, Several Authors

Discovery, The Student Journal of Dale Bumpers College of Agricultural, Food and Life Sciences

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Outlook Magazine, Spring 2007 Jan 2007

Outlook Magazine, Spring 2007

Outlook Magazine

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Outlook Magazine, Winter 2007 Jan 2007

Outlook Magazine, Winter 2007

Outlook Magazine

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Focal Spot, Winter 2006/2007 Jan 2007

Focal Spot, Winter 2006/2007

Focal Spot All Issues

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Reflections On The Ambiguous Universality Of Human Rights: Cyrus The Great's Proclamation As A Challenge To The Athenian Democracy's Perceived Monopoly On Human Rights, Hirad Abtahi Jan 2007

Reflections On The Ambiguous Universality Of Human Rights: Cyrus The Great's Proclamation As A Challenge To The Athenian Democracy's Perceived Monopoly On Human Rights, Hirad Abtahi

Denver Journal of International Law & Policy

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Outlook Magazine, Fall 2007 Jan 2007

Outlook Magazine, Fall 2007

Outlook Magazine

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Globalization: Health Challenges For Multinational Corporations, Yann Meunier Jan 2007

Globalization: Health Challenges For Multinational Corporations, Yann Meunier

Journal of International Business and Law

No abstract provided.

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The Value Of Seizure Semiology In Lateralizing And Localizing Partially Originating Seizures, Mohammed M. Jan Jan 2007

The Value Of Seizure Semiology In Lateralizing And Localizing Partially Originating Seizures, Mohammed M. Jan

Neurosciences

Diagnosing epilepsy depends heavily on a detailed, and accurate description of the abnormal transient neurological manifestations. Observing the seizures yields important semiologic features that characterize epilepsy. Video-EEG monitoring allows the identification of important lateralizing (left versus right), and localizing (involved brain region) semiologic features. This information is vital for identifying the seizure origin for possible surgical interventions. The aim of this review is to present a summary of important semiologic characteristics of various seizures that are important for accurate seizure lateralization and localization. This would most likely help during reviewing video-EEG recorded seizures of intractable patients for possible epilepsy surgery. …

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Protective Role Of Vitamin E On The Harmful Effects Of Toluene On Brain Tissue, Ali R. Tumer, Pergin Atilla, Ilyas Onbasilar, Gursel Biberoglu, Sevda Muftuoglu Jan 2007

Protective Role Of Vitamin E On The Harmful Effects Of Toluene On Brain Tissue, Ali R. Tumer, Pergin Atilla, Ilyas Onbasilar, Gursel Biberoglu, Sevda Muftuoglu

Neurosciences

OBJECTIVE: To determine the protective effects of vitamin E against the damage inflicted by reactive oxygen species during toluene induced brain injury in rats using histopathological, biochemical, and behavioral parameters. METHODS: Twenty-eight Wistar albino male rats were studied at Hacettepe University Faculty of Medicine Laboratories and Gazi University Faculty of Medicine Metabolism Laboratory in 2006. The rats were divided into 4 groups as follows: control group, toluene only treated group, both toluene and vitamin E treated group, and vitamin E only treated group. Histopathological changes were observed by hematoxylin and eosin staining and the TUNEL method. Serum lipid peroxide levels …

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Protective Effect Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids In A Rat Focal Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Model, Ahmet Kavakli, Evren Kose, Ilter Kus, Ismail Zararsiz, Nusret Akpolat, Mustafa Sarsilmaz Jan 2007

Protective Effect Of Omega-3 Fatty Acids In A Rat Focal Cerebral Ischemia-Reperfusion Model, Ahmet Kavakli, Evren Kose, Ilter Kus, Ismail Zararsiz, Nusret Akpolat, Mustafa Sarsilmaz

Neurosciences

OBJECTIVE: To investigate possible neuroprotective effects of dietary supplementation of fish oil in brain ischemia-reperfusion (I/R). METHODS: This investigation took place in the Experimental Research Unit, Firat University, Elazig, Turkey, from January-February 2006. The study was carried out on 12 male Wistar rats; divided into 2 groups: I/R (control) and I/R + omega-3 essential fatty acids (EFA) (experiment). The rats in the I/R group received only ordinary rat food before middle cerebral artery (MCA) occlusion. The I/R + omega-3 EFA group received omega-3 fatty acid daily via intragastric gavage (300 mg/kg Marincap capsule) with normal food before MCA occlusion for …

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Treatment With Centalla Asiatica (Linn) Fresh Leaf Extract Enhances Learning Ability And Memory Retention Power In Rats, Mohandas K. Rao, Muddanna S. Rao, Gurumadhva S. Rao Jan 2007

Treatment With Centalla Asiatica (Linn) Fresh Leaf Extract Enhances Learning Ability And Memory Retention Power In Rats, Mohandas K. Rao, Muddanna S. Rao, Gurumadhva S. Rao

Neurosciences

OBJECTIVE: To investigate the role of Centella asiatica (CeA) fresh leaf extract treatment on the behavior, especially learning and memory, of adult rats. METHODS: Adult rats (2.5 months old) were fed with 2, 4, and 6 ml/kg body of fresh leaf extract of CeA for 2, 4, and 6 weeks. After the treatment period the rats were subjected to spatial learning (T-Maze) and passive avoidance tests along with age matched normal and saline control rats. The data were compared with those of age matched control rats. The study was conducted at the Melaka Manipal Medical College, Manipal Academy of Higher …

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Pan-Arab Consensus Statement On The Use Of Botulinum Toxin Type A In Spasticity Management, Mohammed S. Aldosari, Saeed A. Bohlega, Maher A. Al-Jadid, Mohamed S. El-Tamawy, Mohamed A. Ramadan, Yahya K. Mousali, Aisha T. Yaghmour, Ashraf M. Kurdi, Salam H. Koussa, Shaker N. Khamis, Vesna E. Zeljic, Hassan D. Shacfe, Franco G. Molteni Jan 2007

Pan-Arab Consensus Statement On The Use Of Botulinum Toxin Type A In Spasticity Management, Mohammed S. Aldosari, Saeed A. Bohlega, Maher A. Al-Jadid, Mohamed S. El-Tamawy, Mohamed A. Ramadan, Yahya K. Mousali, Aisha T. Yaghmour, Ashraf M. Kurdi, Salam H. Koussa, Shaker N. Khamis, Vesna E. Zeljic, Hassan D. Shacfe, Franco G. Molteni

Neurosciences

No abstract provided.

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The Effect Of Nicotine On The Recovery Of Rats Receiving Anesthesia, Berrin Isik, Mustafa Arslan, Ozgur Ozsoylar, Yusuf Unal, Cengiz B. Demirel, Nedim Cekmen, Omer Kurtipek Jan 2007

The Effect Of Nicotine On The Recovery Of Rats Receiving Anesthesia, Berrin Isik, Mustafa Arslan, Ozgur Ozsoylar, Yusuf Unal, Cengiz B. Demirel, Nedim Cekmen, Omer Kurtipek

Neurosciences

OBJECTIVE: To determine the effect of intraperitoneal (ip) nicotine on the recovery of rats receiving general anesthesia compared with placebo. METHODS: The placebo controlled experimental study was conducted in the Faculty of Medicine, Gazi University, Turkey, between April and May 2005. Twenty-one male and 21 female rats were randomly divided into 3 groups. Group C (n=14), comprising a female group CF (n=7), and male group CM (n=7) received ip 0.9% sodium chloride (NaCl), group P (n=14), comprising a female group PF (n=7), and male group PM (n=7) received ip propofol 150 mg/kg, and group NP (n=14), comprising a female group …

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Spinal Intramedullary Cavernous Hemangioma, Tarig S. Al-Khuwaitir, Hassabo B. Mohammed, Ali G. Al-Ghamdi, Ruslan A. Rzayev Jan 2007

Spinal Intramedullary Cavernous Hemangioma, Tarig S. Al-Khuwaitir, Hassabo B. Mohammed, Ali G. Al-Ghamdi, Ruslan A. Rzayev

Neurosciences

The spinal cord can be involved in a variety of disease processes. These can be congenital or acquired. An acute onset of symptoms usually allows a defined set of causes to be considered including trauma, ruptured vascular anomalies, demyelination, and myelitis. Intramedullary cavernous hemangioma of the spinal cord is a congenital or acquired vascular malformation, and one of the rare causes of hematomyelia. We present such a case, and discuss the symptoms, diagnosis, and suggested best treatment options based on a review of present day literature.

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Variant Structures Potent To Compress The Median Nerve In The Arm, Srinivasa R. Bolla, Venkata R. Vollala, Mohandas Rao, Sudarshan Surendran Jan 2007

Variant Structures Potent To Compress The Median Nerve In The Arm, Srinivasa R. Bolla, Venkata R. Vollala, Mohandas Rao, Sudarshan Surendran

Neurosciences

The most commonly known nerve compression syndrome is carpal tunnel syndrome, in which the median nerve is compressed at the wrist. Along with the pathological processes, some of the anatomically variant structures can also compress the nerves and often leads to confusion in the diagnosis and treatment if one is unaware of such possible anatomical variants. Here, we present a case of possible median nerve compression by an additional belly of coracobrachialis and a fascial sheet from the brachialis, and we also discuss the other possible structures that can compress the median nerve.

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Late Daytime Naps May Cause Drowsiness After Coronary Bypass Graft Operation In The First Postoperative Week, Hikmet Yilmaz, Ihsan Iskesen Jan 2007

Late Daytime Naps May Cause Drowsiness After Coronary Bypass Graft Operation In The First Postoperative Week, Hikmet Yilmaz, Ihsan Iskesen

Neurosciences

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Graduate And Undergraduate Catalog, 2007-2008, Eastern Washington University, Washington State Library. Electronic State Publications Jan 2007

Graduate And Undergraduate Catalog, 2007-2008, Eastern Washington University, Washington State Library. Electronic State Publications

Course Catalogs

Eastern Washington University's course catalog for the 2007-2008 academic year.

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Eastern, Winter 2007, Eastern Washington University. Division Of University Relations. Jan 2007

Eastern, Winter 2007, Eastern Washington University. Division Of University Relations.

Alumni Publications

This issue celebrates the 125th anniversary for Eastern Washington University, and reflects on the highlights and moments that shaped Eastern Washington University. It also includes articles on alumni work abroad, and EWU faculty and student research in archaeology and the sciences.

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Secondary Surfactant Dysfunction And Deficiency, Robin Louise Bissinger Jan 2007

Secondary Surfactant Dysfunction And Deficiency, Robin Louise Bissinger

MUSC Theses and Dissertations

Based on literature in Adult Respiratory Distress Syndrome in humans and evidence of surfactant activation in vitro and vivo, and our clinical observations of secondary respiratory decompensation in premature infancies recovering from RDS, a study was designed to look at the possibility of benefit from secondary surfactant administration in premature infancies with secondary decompensation after recovery from respiratory distress syndrome (RDS). A prospective pilot study was performed to study the effects of secondary surfactant administration on oxygenation, ventilation and pulmonary function of neonates who had respiratory decompensation after recovery from RDS. A secondary data analysis was performed looking at pulmonary …

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Re-Evaluating The Theoretical Basis And Methodology Of International Criminal Trials, Dermot Groome Jan 2007

Re-Evaluating The Theoretical Basis And Methodology Of International Criminal Trials, Dermot Groome

Faculty Scholarly Works

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The Relationship Between The Basic Skills Proficiency Of Counselor Education Master's Level Students And Client Outcome, Lorie Welsh Jan 2007

The Relationship Between The Basic Skills Proficiency Of Counselor Education Master's Level Students And Client Outcome, Lorie Welsh

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

A review of literature on the history of psychology and counseling revealed a limited amount of research on counselor education training programs, specifically basic skills versus client outcome. The purpose of this study was to investigate the relationship between counselor educator student's basic skills and the effects these skills had on client outcome. By way of a multiple regression, two independent variables, the Global Scale for Rating Helper Responses (GSRR) and the Counselor Skills and Professional Behavior Scale (CSPBS) were analyzed in relation to the Outcome Questionnaire (OQ-45.2). Results indicated that there was no statistical significance between basic skills and …

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Kynda Kay Richardson V. Kenneth Andrew Richardson : Brief Of Respondent, Utah Court Of Appeals Jan 2007

Kynda Kay Richardson V. Kenneth Andrew Richardson : Brief Of Respondent, Utah Court Of Appeals

Utah Court of Appeals Briefs (2007– 2019)

On Writ of Certiorari to the Utah Court of Appeals

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