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Procrastination, Deadlines, And Statutes Of Limitation, Andrew J. Wistrich

William & Mary Law Review

Statutes of limitation are deadlines. Although psychologists have discovered a great deal about how people respond to deadlines during the past thirty years, the basic structure of statutes of limitation has not changed since at least 1623. This Article explores the question of whether the received model of statutes of limitation remains optimal in light of what we now know about procrastination, the planning fallacy, loss aversion, intertemporal discounting, the student syndrome, and other features of human cognition. It concludes by suggesting a more modern approach to statutes of limitation that is based on a better understanding of how people …

Improving Oral Health In Pakistan Using Dental Hygienists, Musarrat Anjum Shah

Dental Hygiene Master's Papers and Projects

This document presents a review of the literature addressing education, healthcare, healthcare delivery and finance in Pakistan and the oral health status of the Pakistani people. Considering the enormous unmet oral health needs, the insufficient supply of dental professionals and the current unstructured dental hygiene curriculum in Pakistan, this document offers a mission, vision, and goals for the new dental hygiene theoretical framework for Pakistan. Moreover, it offers recommendations for competency-based dental hygiene education and practice, professional licensing, a practice act, and a dental hygiene scope of practice to help protect the welfare of the Pakistani public, i.e., increasing the …

Erwin Buck: Professor, Pastor, Linguist, Exegete, Churchman, Friend , Clifford Reinhardt

Consensus

Issue topic: Festschrift in honour of Erwin Buck.

Opening The Sealed Book: Interpretations Of The Book Of Isaiah In Late Antiquity , Roger W. Uitti

Consensus

Author: Blenkinsopp, Joseph Opening the sealed book xx, 315 p. Publisher: Grand Rapids ; Cambridge : Eerdmans, 2006. (Isiaiah 1-39, 40-55, 56-66, Joseph Blenkinsoff, Anchor Bible)

Review Of Joseba Gabilondo, Nazioaren Hondarrak: Euskal Literatura Garaikidearen Historia Postnazional Baterako Hastapenak, Iker González-Allende

Spanish Language and Literature Papers

In this book written in Basque, Joseba Gabilondo offers a panoramic view of Basque literature from 1898 until 2002, focusing primarily on contemporary narrative. The book consists of ten chapters that the author has previously published as articles in English, Basque and Spanish in the last fifteen years. The title, translated by the author on his web page (http://www.joseba.net) as Remnants of the Nation: Prolegomena to a Postnational History of Contemporary Basque Literature, calls attention to the main arguments that are developed in the book. As Gabilondo explains in the foreword, he uses the Basque word “hondarrak”—which means both “remnants” …

Taxation, Craig D. Bell

University of Richmond Law Review

No abstract provided.

Cardiorespiratory Fitness As A Predictor Of Fatal And Nonfatal Stroke In Asymptomatic Women And Men, Steven P. Hooker, Xuemei Sui, Natalie Colabianchi, John E. Vena, James N. Laditka, Michael J. Lamonte, Steven N. Blair

Faculty Publications

Background and Purpose - Prospective data on the association between cardiorespiratory fitness (CRF) and stroke are largely limited to studies in men or do not separately examine risks for fatal and nonfatal stroke. This study examined the association between CRF and fatal and nonfatal stroke in a large cohort of asymptomatic women and men.

Methods - A total of 46,405 men and 15,282 women without known myocardial infarction or stroke at baseline completed a maximal treadmill exercise test between 1970 and 2001. CRF was grouped as quartiles of the sex-specific distribution of maximal metabolic equivalents achieved. Mortality follow-up was through …

The Dangers Of The Digital Millennium Copyright Act: Much Ado About Nothing?, Steve P. Calandrillo, Ewa M. Davison

William & Mary Law Review

In 1998, Congress passed the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), a landmark piece of legislation aimed at protecting copyright holders from those who might manufacture or traffic technology capable of allowing users to evade piracy protections on the underlying work. At its core, the DMCA flatly prohibits the circumvention of "technological protection measures "in order to gain access to copyrighted works, but provides no safety valve for any traditionally protected uses. While hailed as a victory by the software and entertainment industries, the academic and scientific communities have been far less enthusiastic. The DMCA's goal of combating piracy is a …

Book Review: School For Genius - The Story Of The Eth, The Swiss Federal Institute Oftechnology,From 1855 To The Present, Heinrich Medicus

Swiss American Historical Society Review

In various rank listings of the world's universities most of the top places are occupied by institutions in the English speaking world. The Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich is one of the few breaking into these prestigious positions. (The sister institute in Lausanne is much younger and smaller, hence did not yet have time enough to grow to fame.) However, in many people's view, ETH in Zurich is not as well known in the United States as it should deserve.

Book Review: Switzerland, National Socialism And The Second World War: Final Report, Joy Laudie

Swiss American Historical Society Review

In December of 1996, bowing to foreign pressure and criticism concerning the Swiss handling of dormant World War Two financial accounts, the Swiss government mandated an investigation. The Independent Commission of Experts Switzerland - Second World War (ICE) was given broad power to look into the scope and fate of assets acquired during the Nazi dictatorship of Europe. This was an unprecedented move that allowed private records to be viewed with scrutiny. Swiss companies that had operated during the period in question were required to allow access of their archives and banned from destroying any relevant documents. After five years …

The Effect Of A Rural High School Combination Supplemental Literacy Program On Emerging Readers’ Achievement, Engagement, And Behavior Outcomes, Mark L. Adler

Student Work

No abstract provided.

Effect Of The Addition Of Waxes On The Crystallization Behavior Of Anhydrous Milk Fat, Silvana Martini, Amalia A. Carelli, Jiwon Lee

Nutrition, Dietetics, and Food Sciences Faculty Publications

Physicochemical characteristics of lipid-based foods depend, among other factors, on the microstructure and the characteristics of the lipid network formed during crystallization. The objective of this study, was to evaluate the effect of the addition of sunflower oil waxes on the crystallization and melting behavior of anhydrous milk fat (AMF), a lipid with a low content of palmitic and trans-fatty acids. The crystallization and melting behavior of AMF alone and with the addition of 0.25 and 0.5% of waxes was studied using a differential scanning calorimeter. The morphology of the crystallized samples was evaluated with a polarized light microscope. The …

Rockwell International, Pondcrete, And An A La Carte Three-Step Test For Determining An "Original Source" In Qui Tam Lawsuits, Matthew Lund

BYU Law Review

No abstract provided.

Most Downloaded Documents For October 2008, University Of Nebraska–Lincoln Digital Commons

Institutional Repository Information

In October 2008, the repository furnished 121,393 downloads; 78.3% of available files were downloaded at least once. The average for all 19,107 documents was 6.35 downloads. The archived spreadsheet shows the top 200 documents, downloaded at least 50 or more times during the month.

Top 25 Downloads for October 2008 (and their authors)
Electronic Rodent Repellent Devices: A Review of Efficacy Test Protocols and Regulatory Actions — Stephen A. Schumake
Online Dictionary of Invertebrate Zoology: Complete Work — Mary Ann Basinger Maggenti, Armand R. Maggenti, & Scott Lyell Gardner
The Constitutions of the Free-Masons (1734). An Online Electronic Edition. — …

Novf2008, Robert Kelly

Robert Kelly Manuscripts

From November 2008 Robert Kelly Archive.

Standardization And Pluralism In Property Law, Nestor M. Davidson

Vanderbilt Law Review

At the heart of contemporary property theory stands an intriguing puzzle. Unlike the relatively unconstrained freedom that contract law provides for private ordering, property law recognizes only a limited and standard list of mandatory forms. This standardization-known as the numerus clausus from the civil law concept that the "number is closed"-poses a basic conundrum: what can explain a persistent feature of the law that seems, at first glance, so clearly to restrict the autonomy and efficiency gains conventionally associated with private property?

This puzzle has garnered significant scholarly attention in recent years. Some scholars have argued that standardization, although paternalistic, …

Re-Interpreting Postville: A Legal Perspective, Sioban Albiol, R. Linus Chan, Sarah J. Diaz

DePaul Journal for Social Justice

No abstract provided.

A Community Under Siege: The Impact Of Anti-Immigrant Hysteria On Latinos, Virginia Martinez, Jazmin Garcia, Jasmine Vasquez

DePaul Journal for Social Justice

No abstract provided.

Pitching Pro Bono: Getting To First Base With The "Big Firm", Karen A. Lash

DePaul Journal for Social Justice

No abstract provided.

How Does The Persons Per Household Variable Affect Population Estimation And How To Measure It, Xiaomin Ruan

BBER Publications

A presentation on statistical methods for estimating persons per household (PPH) in New Mexico. The author presents a brief overview of PPH concepts, the effects of the PPH variable in population estimation, components that affect PPH, and selection and validation of a model for estimating PPH. He outlines his methodology: regression methods; stepwise selection, using SAS; Bayesian probability testing with WinBUGS; and validation of the model. Illustrated with charts and tables.

Roots

Roots

No abstract provided.

Strategic Security As A New Academic Discipline, Sheldon Greaves, Ph.D

Journal of Strategic Security

The creation of Henley-Putnam University was an effort to create an academic institution for the purpose of offering degree programs in intelligence management, counterterrorism, and personal protection; subjects that arguably did not exist as academic disciplines when the school was conceived. The experience of two of the co-founders of the school, Nirmalya Bhowmick and Dr. Michael Corcoran, indicated that the training of officers tasked with vital security and intelligence work was carried out by partnering young officers with a training officer to help the new officer learn on the job. The effectiveness of this training depended to a great extent …

Cover & Front Matter

Journal of Strategic Security

No abstract provided.

Infant-Feeding Practices Of Low-Income Vietnamese American Women, Yashmi Mistry, Marjorie Freedman, Kathleen Sweeney, Clarie Hollenbeck

Faculty Publications

Healthy People 2010 breastfeeding goals include 50% exclusive breastfeeding at 6 months. In California, US, Santa Clara County Women, Infants, and Children (SCCWIC) data indicated Asian participants had low (5.6%) 6-month breastfeeding rates. To examine infant-feeding practices, Vietnamese breastfeeding peer counselors surveyed 133 Vietnamese SCCWIC participants (≥ 18 years old, nonpregnant, < 28 months postpartum) using a structured questionnaire regarding intentions, attitudes, and subjective norms toward breastfeeding. Results indicated that 75% initiated breastfeeding in the hospital (33% exclusively, 42% partially), and 25% exclusively formula fed. At survey time, 49% had terminated breastfeeding (average duration 4.4 months). Feeding intentions during pregnancy predicted feeding method used (P < .001). Most prenatal advice was from SCCWIC employees, friends, and doctors who supported breastfeeding. Most postnatal advice was from nurses who supported breastfeeding and bottle-feeding equally. Stronger control beliefs, peer counseling, and education were correlated with breastfeeding (P < .001). Improved postdelivery hospital advice may further increase breastfeeding initiation and duration.

Diversity, Multiculturalism, And Pluralism: A James White Library Bibliography, Terry Dwain Robertson

Faculty Publications

A bibliography of books available in the James White Library addressing issues of diversity, multiculturalism, and pluralism in the disciplines of business, education, political science, religion, and sociology.

The Russian Orthodox Church: Its Glory & Its Shame: Sergei Haeckel Memorial Lecture, Paul Oestreicher

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Froese's "The Plot To Kill God: Findings From The Soviet Experiment In Secularization" - Book Review, Dr. Joseph A. Loya O.S.A.

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Stan & Turcescu's "Religion And Politics In Post-Communist Romania" - Book Review, Ines Angeli Murzaku

Occasional Papers on Religion in Eastern Europe

No abstract provided.

Pakistan’S Trade Liberalization Experience: Lessons And Way Forward, Ishrat Husain Dr.

Faculty Research - Newspaper and Magazine Articles

Pakistanhas been one of the fastest growing economies inAsiafor last five years. Economic growth rates have risen from 1.8 percent in 2000/01 to average 6-7 percent a year. ForPakistanthese rates are not spectacular but a reversion to mean. It may be recalled that the average annual growth rate of GDP over 60 year period ofPakistanhas been 5.2 percent. Manufacturing sector output growth was over 15 percent, exports have doubled in US dollar terms in 5 years and an open trade regime has allowed imports to triple. Tax revenues have risen by 14 percent a year reducing fiscal deficit which used …

Pakistan's Trade Liberalisation Experience And The Way Forward, Ishrat Husain Dr.

Faculty Research - Newspaper and Magazine Articles

The article reviews Pakistan's economic growth and trade liberalisation reforms over the preceding decade, noting reduced tariffs, eliminated quantitative restrictions and improved export performance. It draws five lessons from Pakistan's reform experience, including the importance of political stability, effective communication, inter-agency coordination, adaptable policy objectives, and institution building at provincial and local levels. The author also discusses prospects for greater regional trade integration with India and South Asia.