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American Capitalism - Disasterous Consequences?, Richard Falk

Human Rights & Human Welfare

Naomi Klein’s depiction of late-capitalism as feeding off a disaster-prone planet and state-system is provocative and illuminating, even if it seems to be itself a form of “shock and awe” journalism. The great cultural critic of the 1960s, Norman O. Brown, memorably said of psychoanalysis, “[o]nly the exaggerations are valuable,” and so it might be with this critique of the dark sides of recent tendencies in world economic activity. It is notable that the book version of Klein’s article bears the title The Shock Doctrine: The Rise of Disaster Capitalism, which itself can be read as a sly admission that …

Information Outlook, November 2007, Special Libraries Association

Information Outlook, 2007

Volume 11, Issue 11

Student Habitat Chapter Raises $10,000 With "Trick Or Treat For Change", Ann Aubry

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.

Antecedents Of Supply Chain Visibility In Retail Supply Chains: A Resource-Based Theory Perspective, Mark Barratt, Adegoke Oke

Management Faculty Research and Publications

Although visibility has become a popular buzzword in the supply chain literature it remains an ill-defined and poorly understood concept. It is assumed that if companies across supply chains have visibility of demand, inventory levels, processes, etc., that organizational performance improves. This research explores the antecedents of high levels of supply chain visibility from a resource-based theory perspective across five different external supply chain linkages. We find that the level of visibility across these linkages differs considerably based on various contributing factors which are both technology and non-technology based. Using resource-based theory, we identify those factors that can give a …

Inside Volume 13 Number 10, University Of North Florida

Inside UNF

Newsletter: Information about UNF campus and events on campus published for the faculty and staff. Date: November 2007

Grand Rapids Juvenile Offense Index Annual Report, Community Research Institute-Johnson Center

Research, Reports, and Publications

No abstract provided.

Wglt Program Guide, November-December, 2007, Illinois State University

WGLT Program Guides

This guide details programming for WGLT, a public radio station owned by Illinois State University.

Montana Kaimin, November 1, 2007, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

The Grizzly, November 1, 2007, Matt Flyntz, Lane Taylor, Caitlin Dalik, Yukiko Kawamura, Roger Lee, Dan Sergeant, Anani Samuels, Matt Campbell, Kristi Blust, Serena Mithboakar, Jeremiah Long, Katie Callahan, Andy Lane, Michael Thomas, Alex Ernst, Laurel Salvo, Jason Davis, Jessica Zatwarnicki, Daniel Price

Ursinus College Grizzly Newspaper, 1978 to Present

Outlet Shopping to Debut Near Ursinus • "Bright Room" Brings History, Suspense to Stage • Bridge Hosts Annual Alumni Celebration • Renowned Poet Reads for UC • Speaking to the Soul: A Personal Interview with Constance Merritt • Homecoming 2007: Wet, Welcoming and Memorable • Dealing with Double Standards • Staff Spotlight: Darlene Robinson • Workers' Appreciation Day • The Pizza Stop • Thirsty Thursdays Seven Days a Week • Opinions: Last Weekend; Colbert '08? • Playoff Time • Student Athletes • Patterson in True Homecoming Form

Sex And Shock Jocks: An Analysis Of The Howard Stern And Bob & Tom Shows, Lawrence Soley

College of Communication Faculty Research and Publications

Studies of mass media show that sexual content has increased during the past three decades and is now commonplace. Research studies have examined the sexual content of many media, but not talk radio. A subcategory of talk radio, called “shock jock” radio, has been repeatedly accused of being indecent and sexually explicit. This study fills in this gap in the literature by presenting a short history and an exploratory content analysis of shock jock radio. The content analysis compares the sexual discussions of two radio talk shows: Infinity’s Howard Stern Show and Clear Channel’s Bob & Tom Show.

Openline Newsletter, November 2007, Civil Service Council

OpenLine Newsletter

A monthly newsletter for Civil Service employees, Volume XXXII, Number 5, November 2007.

Gender Matters, Volume 13, Issue 2, November/December 2007, Women's, Gender, And Sexuality Studies Program

Gender Matters (2006-2011)

A bulletin of the Illinois State University Women’s and Gender Studies program, Volume 13, Issue 2, November/December 2007.

The Patriot, V. 04, N. 01, Stony Brook University. Patriot.

The Patriot

v.: ill.; 32 cm (original analog pub.)

Development Of A Ground Truth Simulator And Application Of A Generalized Multiple-Model Adaptive Estimation Approach To Tune A State Estimation Filter, Kevin Wyffels

Theses

In this thesis, a maritime scenario simulator is developed and a data processing/filtering algorithm is applied to estimate the ground truth of the simulated scenario from noisy measurements and system model for the Hierarchical High Level Information Fusion Technologies (H2LIFT) project. H2LIFT is an adaptable information fusion frame- work which takes as input Levels 0/1 (local) data and performs fusion at Levels two and three (distributed, and network centric) hierarchically, in different stages, to provide real- time situational/impact assessment efficiently while avoiding the overload of information to the human decision maker. First, a simulator is developed that imitates a naval …

Rfid-Assisted Wireless Sensor Networks For Cardiac Tele-Healthcare, Laura J. Celentano

Theses

As the baby boomers head into old age, America will see a dramatic increase in the number of elderly patients admitted to healthcare facilities, such as nursing homes. Due to this rising elderly population, it will be difficult for nursing home personnel to monitor all patients at once. One way to cut down on the amount of supervision by the staff is for patients to administer their own medication. This leads to new problems though, as a patient incorrectly administering one of their many medications could lead to a disastrous end. Technology to wirelessly transmit a patient’s electrocardiogram (ECG) has …

Spectrum, November 1, 2007, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: University hosts parents weekend -- Bridgeport leaders discuss thoughts about health care -- Cemera hosts informational meeting about Chapel updates-- Tibetan monk discusses importance of meditation -- College of business named highly in Princeton Review -- Spring 'breaks' out early in November -- ‘Saw IV’ holds box office hostage -- Blackout for Britney -- Sopranos’ creator speaks on leaving viewers in the dark -- Men’s cross-country records best ever NEC finish

Experimental And Numerical Evaluation Of Single Phase Adiabatic Flows In Plain And Enhanced Microchannels, Akhilesh V. Bapat

Theses

Thermal Dissipation is a critical issue in the performance of semiconductor devices. The current practice is to use forced convection by air over a heat sink which is bonded to the microelectronic device. With increased packing density of the circuits inside a chip, large amounts of heat is generated and air cooling is no longer sufficient. Forced liquid convection using microchannels is considered to be a viable option for cooling of these microprocessor chips. This work deals with the evaluation of the single phase pressure drop in microchannels. There are two types of microchannels under consideration. Plain microchannels which have …

One Song Leads To Another: Pandora Internet Radio, Jackie Shane

University Libraries & Learning Sciences Faculty and Staff Publications

No abstract provided.

Earmstrong, Armstrong Atlantic State University

Armstrong News & Publications: e-Armstrong Newsletter (Archived)

No abstract provided.

Japanese Prefectural Scapegoats In The Constitutional Landscape: Protecting Children From Violent Video Games In The Name Of Public Welfare, Susan Minamizono

San Diego International Law Journal

Part I of this comment will examine the history and application of freedom of expression in Japanese case law and the evolution of the public welfare concept and its circumscribing effect on individual freedoms. Part II will explore the recent local regulatory efforts and the historical underpinnings for these laws that place restrictions on materials to children. Part III will compare the Japanese legislative endeavors with their American counterparts and highlight the reasons why United States laws will continue to be struck down by courts. Part IV will analyze the response of the video game industry to the onslaught of …

Net Neutrality: An International Policy For The United States, Frederick W. Pfister

San Diego International Law Journal

Consider this scenario: Alex and John still are avid video game players and play hours a day, each connecting from the same town through different ISPs. However, since it is a peak Internet traffic time, it may be difficult for them to play. While Alex has the "Diamond" package from his ISP that ensures he has guaranteed high-bandwidth connection, John's ISP does not offer anything other than regular residential service. John must compete with everyone else in his local area for bandwidth, including a few who constantly watch high-definition video-on-demand and subsequently constrain bandwidth for other users. Would it not …

Accountant's Business Manual, 2007, Volume 2 (Supplement 40), William H. Behrenfeld, Sidney Kess, Andrew R. Biebl, Barbara Weltman, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Guides, Handbooks and Manuals

No abstract provided.

Federal Campaign Finance Reform Based On Virginia Election Law, Rhodes B. Ritenour

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.

Russian Security Strategy Under Putin: U.S. And Russian Perspectives, R. Craig Nation Dr., Dmitri Trenin Mr.

Books, Monographs & Collaborative Studies

The authors illustrate the degree to which great power rivalry in Eurasia has become a major security issue and source of growing Russo-American tensions. Dr. R. Craig Nation lays out some of the fundamental macro-strategic issues of this rivalry and U.S. goals in Eurasia, as well as the consequences of Russian resistance to Western and American pressures. Mr. Dmitri Trenin emphasizes the growing intensity of Russian threat perceptions.

Curriculum Subcommittee Minutes, November 1, 2007, Utah State University

Educational Policies Committee

College of Education and Human Services

• New Course

Department of Communicative Disorders and Deaf Education

• Add Dual List, Credit Hour Change
• Title Change, Credit Hour Change, Course Description Change, Add Dual List
• Credit Hour Change

Interior Design Program

• Course Number Change, Remove University Studies Designation

Department of Journalism and Communication

• Prerequisite Change

Department of Landscape Architecture and Environmental Planning

• Corequisite Change
• Corequisite Change, Repeatable for credit

Department of Music

• Prerequisite Change

Department of Political Science

• New Course

Other

• Suspending the Certificate Program in Natural Resource and Environmental Policy
• Proposed Curriculum Handbook Changes

The Missouri Miner, November 1, 2007

The Missouri Miner Newspaper

No abstract provided.

Barring Too Much: An Argument In Favor Of Interpreting The Immigration And Nationality Act Section 101(A)(42) To Include A Duress Exception, Nicole Lerescu

Vanderbilt Law Review

The asylum system is in disarray. The United States is unable to guarantee that every asylum seeker will receive a fair and impartial hearing. Although media attention recently has focused on the asylum system's procedural flaws, unjust statutory interpretations also work against those seeking refuge in the United States. This Note focuses on one particular example within this commonly criticized area of the law: the prevailing interpretation of section 101(a)(42) of the Immigration and Nationality Act to bar those who have persecuted others under duress from attaining refugee status.

It is intuitively appealing that a system of laws should hold …

Brazilians In The U.S. And Massachusetts: A Demographic And Economic Profile, Alvaro Lima, Carlos Eduardo Siqueira

Gastón Institute Publications

Brazil has long seen itself as a destination for immigrants from across the globe, welcoming the likes of Portuguese, Spanish, German, Russian, Polish, Czech, Japanese, and many other nationalities throughout the twentieth century. Migration out of Brazil is a relatively new phenomenon. It was catalyzed in part by the military coup of 1964, when thousands of Brazilians went into exile (though many of them returned following the amnesty of 1979). Over the last few decades, the search for better economic opportunities has led more and more Brazilians to leave their homeland. Five of Brazils’ twenty-six states – Minas Gerais, Espírito …

Lung-Derived Macrophage Migration Inhibitory Factor In Adult Patients With Septic Shock, And Its Role In Cardiocirculatory Depression, Hans Lee, Kaie Ojamaa, Greg Ruskin, Erfan Hussain, Maowen Hu, Xinchun Lin, Christine Metz, Yousef Al-Abed, Edmund Mille

Department of Medicine

Migration inhibitory factor (MIF), a critical proinflammatory mediator in sepsis, has a profound affect on cardiovascular function. Our animal studies show that the lungs release MIF into the systemic circulation during late sepsis. MIF released in this way has direct and immediate access to cardiac cells. The purpose of our study was to assess the lung as a source of MIF in human septic shock patients and to further study the MIF-associated pathways involved in cardiovascular depression.