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Book Notes, Kenneth J. Collins, Frances S. Adeney

The Asbury Journal

An Introduction to World Methodism

Kenneth Cracknell and Susan J. White

New York: Cambridge University Press

2005, 298 pp., paper, $24.99

Reviewed by Kenneth J Collins

Methodism: Empire of the Spirit

David Hempton

New Haven: Yale University Press

2005, 304 pp., paper, $18.00

Reviewed by Kenneth J Collins

Arminian Theology: Myths and Realities

Roger E. Olson

Downers Grove, Illinois: InterVarsity Press

2006, 250 pp., paper, $25.00

Reviewed by Kenneth J Collins

Wilderness Forever: Howard Zahniser and the Path to the Wilderness Act

Mark W. T. Harvey

Seattle: University of Washington Press

2005, 325 pp., cloth, $35.00

Reviewed by Frances S. …

Periodically Collapsing Bubbles In The Asian Emerging Stock Markets, Ako Doffou

WCBT Faculty Publications

This paper investigates empirically the existence of periodically collapsing bubbles in the Asian emerging stock markets using the Enders-Siklos (2001) momentum threshold autoregressive model. As explained in Bohl (2003), this non-linear time series technique can be used to analyze bubble driven run-ups in stock prices followed by a crash in a non- cointegration framework with asymmetric adjustment. This technique offers a more potent insight in the stock prices behavior than can possibly be obtained using conventional non-cointegration tests. The empirical findings for ten Asian emerging stock markets from 1993 to 2005 refute the bubble hypothesis.

Is Support For Top Managers' Dynamic Capabilities, Environmental Dynamism, And Firm Performance: An Empirical Investigation, Michael J. Zhang

WCBT Faculty Publications

Despite a continual interest in developing information systems (IS) to support the work of top managers, assessing the impact of IS support for top managers and their capabilities on the bottom-line performance of firms has received little attention in existing literature. Drawing upon the resource based view of competitive advantage, this paper argues that firms that provide IS support for their top managers’ dynamic capabilities may enjoy competitive advantage and superior firm performance. The performance impact of IS support for two key dynamic capabilities of top managers (fast response and mental model building) under different (dynamic vs. stable) external environments …

Monetary And Fiscal Policy In Poland During The Eu Accession, Lucjan Orlowski

WCBT Faculty Publications

The main objective of this chapter is to review the fiscal and monetary policies of Poland for EU accession and to extract their guiding precepts. Only the most essential aspects of fiscal and monetary convergence are examined, with some attention to institutional convergence. An in-depth analysis of institutional convergence falls beyond the boundaries of this study, as its main focus is on the systemic foundations of macroeconomic stabilization policies during the economic transition and in the course of preparations for EU accession. The chapter also examines policy options for the post-accession macroeconomic policy strategy which will focus on preparations for …

Heroes In Sport: Assessing Celebrity Endorser Effectiveness, Joshua Shuart

WCBT Faculty Publications

The use of celebrities, and particularly athletes, to influence consumers and sell products is not a new practice, but one that is gaining considerable steam in the sports marketplace. However, many academics and practitioners have long questioned the means by which celebrity endorsement is measured and evaluated. Through the use of validated surveys among US students and the inauguration of the Celebrity-Hero Matrix (CHM), some of their questions are answered. Being labelled a 'heroic' athlete does, it seems, have tremendous power for marketers, and provides endorsement clout for the athlete.

Developing Critical Thinking Skills In The Intermediate Accounting Class: Using Simulations With Rubrics, Karen Cascini, Anne Rich

WCBT Faculty Publications

A challenge of paramount importance facing college professors today is the development of students’ capacity for critical thinking skills. While this has long been an area of focused activity for educators, since the early 1980s in particular, it has become clear that critical thinking skills are essential to the ability of our students to compete globally. As teachers and professors at all levels have begun to focus greater attention on ways to develop critical thinking skills, we see the same trend reflected within the accounting profession. Research by Kealy (2005), Bonk (1998), Wolcott (1997), Kimmel (1995), and Doney (1993) demonstrates …

Critical Success Factors For E-Commerce In Thailand: Cultural And Infrastructural Influences, Kittipong Laosethakul, William Boulton

WCBT Faculty Publications

The main purposes of this paper are to identify critical success factors (CSFs) for electronic commerce (e-commerce) in Thailand and explain the major influences behind these factors. Detailed case studies of nine e-commerce companies from different industries in Thailand were conducted. Results showed that social behavior and national culture, more specifically issues pertaining to trust and shopping behavior, were the major influences for the success of e-commerce in Thailand. The phenomenon could be partly explained by Hofstede’s cultural dimensions. Thailand’s infrastructure also played an important role in the success of its e-commerce development. The findings provide a framework to guide …

Effi Cacy Of Cpth-Treated Egg Baits For Removing Ravens, Peter S. Coates, Jack O. Spencer, Jr., David J. Delehanty

Human–Wildlife Interactions

Human-altered landscapes have provided resource subsidies for common ravens (Corvus corax) resulting in a substantial increase in raven abundance and distribution throughout the United States and Canada in the past 25 years. Ravens are effective predators of eggs and young of ground-nesting birds. During 2002–2005, we tested whether chicken egg baits treated with CPTH (3-chloro-p-toluidine hydrochloride) could be used to manage raven numbers in an area where raven depredation was impacting sharp-tailed grouse (Tympanuchus phasianellus columbianus) and greater sage-grouse (Centrocercus urophasianus) populations in Nevada. We performed multiple raven surveys at a treatment site and …

Appreciating Feral Hogs: Extension Education For Diverse Stakeholders In Texas, Dale Rollins, Billy J. Higginbotham, Kenneth A. Cearly, R. Neal Wilkins

Human–Wildlife Interactions

Texas harbors the largest population of feral hogs (Sus scrofa) in the United States, with populations estimated at >2 million. Depending on one’s perspective, feral hogs are either a pariah (from the farmer’s standpoint) or a popular sporting animal (from a hunter’s standpoint). As feral hogs increase in range and density, conflicts among stakeholders are sure to increase. Texas Cooperative Extension (TCE) initiated educational programs in 1991 to address concerns regarding the presence and management of feral hogs. Since that time, we have developed various workshops, symposia, and educational materials (e.g., print, videotape, and website) as means of …

The Science Of Dna Identification: From The Laboratory To The Courtroom (And Beyond), David H. Kaye

Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology

No abstract provided.

C.B.C. Distribution And Marketing, Inc. V. Major League Baseball Advanced Media, Lp: Why Major League Baseball Struck Out And Won't Have Better Luck In Its Next Trip To The Plate, Daniel Mead

Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology

No abstract provided.

Determinism And The Death Of Folk Psychology: Two Challenges To Responsibility From Neuroscience, Stephen J. Morse

Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology

No abstract provided.

Polluting Medical Judgment? False Assumptions In The Pursuit Of False Claims Regarding Off-Label Prescribing, Sandra H. Johnson

Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology

No abstract provided.

Five Ethical Questions For Scnt Stem Cell Research, Ronald M. Greem

Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology

No abstract provided.

Constitutionalizing Email Privacy By Informational Access, Manish Kumar

Minnesota Journal of Law, Science & Technology

No abstract provided.

Pilgrim To Nowhere - The Mysterious Journey Of Robert Rodes, Emily A. Hartigan

Faculty Articles

Notre Dame Law Professor Robert Rodes advocates for Pilgrim Law, which is based on the preferential option for the poor. Pilgrim Law is the jurisprudential manifestation of liberation theology. Rodes used Milovan Djilas, author of anti-socialist works such as Conversations with Stalin and The New Class, for insight. Drawing from Djilas, Rodes concludes that class will always count, but count in a nuanced way. This revelation was discovered within Djilas’ self-aware and trenchant analysis amid the reality of the theoretically “classless” societies of Soviet (and Yugoslav) socialism. This empirical insight is what Rodes finds crucial to his Pilgrim Law advocacy. …

Promissory Estoppel: The Life History Of An Ideal Legal Transplant, Joel M. Ngugi

University of Richmond Law Review

This article hopes to accomplish three things. First, it will revisit the historical origins of the doctrine of promissory estoppel in the American law of contracts and the role that Samuel Williston, the Chief Reporter of the Restatement (First) of Contracts ("First Restatement") played in the evolution of the doctrine. The dominant theory is that Williston conceptualized the new promissory estoppel doctrine in a way that retarded and blunted the doctrine shortly after its birth. This theory is adhered to by both critics and proponents of the expansion of promissory estoppel as a ground of promissory obligation. According to both …

Georgia V. Randolph: Whose Castle Is It, Anyway?, Lesley Mccall

University of Richmond Law Review

The Fourth Amendment protects individuals against unreasonable searches and seizures. Generally, a warrant is required to conduct a lawful search of a person's home, and a warrantless search is unreasonable per se. However, there are some exceptions to this requirement. A warrantless search is reasonable if police obtain voluntary consent from a person to search their home or effects. The Supreme Court has also recognized that a third party with common authority over a household may consent to a police search affecting an absent co-occupant. The Supreme Court of the United States recently addressed whether third party consent was effective …

Managing Preservation Obligations After The 2006 Federal E-Discovery Amendments, Thomas Y. Allman

Richmond Journal of Law & Technology

The 2006 E-Discovery Amendments to the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure (2006 Amendments or the Amendments) do not directly address the onset or scope of preservation obligations. As noted in the September 2005 Report of the Standing Committee of the Judicial Conference recommending adoption of the 2006 Amendments, preservation obligations “arise from independent sources of law” and are dependent upon “the substantive law of each jurisdiction.” However, the Amendments have a major impact on how parties must analyze and execute preservation obligations involving electronically stored information (“ESI”).

Silencing The Blogosphere: A First Amendment Caution To Legislators Considering Using Blogs To Communicate Directly With Constituents, D. Wes Sullenger

Richmond Journal of Law & Technology

Alexis de Tocqueville wrote that “every new invention, every new want which it occasioned, and every new desire which craved satisfaction were steps toward a general leveling [of society].” The changes wrought by the growth of Internet use reaffirm the truth of the statement. The Internet has created new opportunities for communication and expanded the reach of speakers more than any medium yet conceived.

A Decent Proposal: The Constitutionality Of Indecency Regulation On Cable And Direct Broadcast Satellite Services, Matthew S. Schwartz

Richmond Journal of Law & Technology

Little Timmy’s parents both work late, and he often finds himself sitting alone in front of the television after school. He doesn’t know the difference between “broadcast,” “cable,” or “direct broadcast satellite,” but he does know how to work the remote control. One day, as he is clicking through the channels – 2, 4, 7, 93, 128, they’re all the same to him – he comes across a provocative scene. What are those two people doing? he wonders with wide eyes. And where are most of their clothes? At that moment, Timmy’s father walks in and is shocked by the …

From Facebook To Folsom Prison Blues: How Banning Laptops In The Classroom Made Me A Better Law School Teacher, Nancy G. Maxwell

Richmond Journal of Law & Technology

A well-respected judge recently was asked to speak to a law school Administrative Law class. When he took the podium, he noticed that most of the students had laptops in front of them. As he was talking, the students’ fingers were flying across the keyboards, making clicking noises, their eyes fixed on the screens in front of them. Several times he noticed grins or frowns on the students’ faces, but the facial expressions were clearly unrelated to what he was saying. About twenty minutes into his talk, the judge, exasperated, clapped his hands together several times, calling out, “Is anyone …

Undergraduate Catalogue 2005-2007

Tennessee State University Undergraduate Catalogues

No abstract provided.

Revisiting The Language-Music Relationship : Exploring Pitch Recognition And Discourse Intonation In Adult Esl Students, Katherine Gambs Knickerbocker

Doctoral Dissertations

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Motivations Of Jewish Adolescents In A British Hebrew School : Identity, Socialization, And Language Learning, Vikki Lynn Atkinson

Doctoral Dissertations

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Success Factors In Mergers And Acquisitions : Complexity Theory And Content Analysis Perspectives, Lena Petsa-Papanicolaou

Doctoral Dissertations

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The Relationship Between Out-Of-Class Activities And Cognitive Epistemological Development In College Freshmen As Mitigated By Student Demographic Variables, Leslie Dennen

Doctoral Dissertations

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The Professional Expertise Of Community-Practicing Occupational Therapists, Ruth Ramsey

Doctoral Dissertations

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A Retrospective Study Of The Impact Of A Writing Process Program On The Academic Achievement Os Second, Third, Fourth, And Fifth Grade Students, Myra Gamble

Doctoral Dissertations

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Teaching Critical Thinking In A Community-College Art-History Learning Environment : A Comparison Of Implicit Instruction Versus A Combination Of Implicit And Explicit Instruction, Michael Leonard

Doctoral Dissertations

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