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Vol. 33, No. 4: Fall 2008, School Of Medicine & Health Sciences

North Dakota Medicine Archive

No abstract provided.

Sales Of Personal Property As Secured Transactions Under Article 9 Of The Uniform Commercial Code, D. Fenton Adams

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

The principal focus of Article 9 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) has always dealt with transactions intended by the parties to create security interests in personal property. In 1998, the sponsors of the UCC approved a sweeping revision of Article 9; however, the main focus of the Article was not changed. § 9-109(a)(1) of revised Article 9 provides: "[e]xcept as otherwise provided in subsection (c) and (d), this Article applies to (1) a transaction, regardless of its form, that creates a security interest in personal property or fixtures by contract," and § 1-201(37) of the Code, although modified to …

Putting It All Together: Law Schools' Role In Improving Appellate Practice, Stella J. Phillips

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

Lawyers make four critical mistakes in current appellate practice. First, many appellants' lawyers do not seem to understand that only some orders may be appealed. Second, appellants often lose their appeals because of the issues about which they argue have not been preserved in the lower court for appellate review. Third, many appellants are unsuccessful because they frame their argument without reference to the appropriate standard of review. Finally, the pressure of client’s expectations and filing deadlines often leads lawyers to become careless when preparing their briefs.

Appellants must know and adhere to court rules about the content, composition, and …

Securities Law—The Securities Exchange Act Of 1934—'Round And 'Round We Go: The Supreme Court Again Limits The Circumstances In Which Federal Courts May Hold Secondary Actors Liable Under Section 10(B) And Sec Rule 10b-5. Stoneridge Investment Partners, Llc V. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc., 128 S. Ct. 761 (2008)., W. Taylor Marshall

University of Arkansas at Little Rock Law Review

In Stoneridge Investment Partners, LLC v. Scientific-Atlanta, Inc., the Supreme Court addressed the plaintiffs' bar's most recent theory for recovery against secondary actors under section 10(b): "scheme liability." Rejecting the theory as beyond the scope of liability intended by Congress, the court sharply narrowed the circumstances under which courts may hold secondary actors liable under section 10(b) and SEC Rule 10b-5. Although Stoneridge clearly limits the circumstances in which federal courts may hold secondary actors liable under section 10(b) and SEC Rule 10b-5, lower federal courts have historically alleviated the harshness of the Supreme Court's approach to securities litigation by …

Fall 2008, Nsu Oceanographic Center

Currents

No abstract provided.

Traditional Medicine (Ayurveda) Instruction In Indian Pharmacy Institutes, Saurabh Lakhanpal, Amritpal Singh

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Seventy-seven pharmacy colleges in India were surveyed to determine the extent and nature of traditional medicine instruction. As a component of this, Ayurvedic or phytopharmacy instruction was also surveyed. In a 78 percent response (60/77) response rate, it was noted that 74 percent (n=57) of the schools offered at least one course addressing traditional medicine, phytomedicine or phytopharmacy. Twenty-five schools indicated the topic was not addressed in the curriculum. Three schools indicated future strategies to introduce course addressing traditional medicine. Only five colleges were found to maintain traditional medicine or related courses. The average year of discontinuation of course was …

Review Of Ethnomedicinal Uses And Pharmacology Of Evolvulus Alsinoides Linn., Amritpal Singh

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Evolvulus alsinoides L. (Convolvulaceae) is used as nootropic or brain-tonic in traditional systems of medicine like Ayurveda and Unani. The plant is used by certain ethnic races across India, Africa and Philippines to cure fever, cough and cold, venereal diseases, azoospermia, adenitis, and depression. Pre-clinical (in vivo and vitro) investigations have demonstrated anti-amnesic, antistress (adaptogenic), antimicrobial and gastro protective activity. Although clinical-studies are warranted for potential use of E. alsinoides in treating dementia, pre-clinical research has justified the ancient claim of ‘brain-tonic.' The review summarizes ethno medicinal uses and pharmacological investigations carried on the medicinal plant.

An Ethno-Medico-Botanical Study Of Bolangir, Orissa, India: Native Plant Remedies Against Gynaecological Diseases, S. P. Mohapatra, H. P. Sahoo

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

The present paper enumerates 33 plant species belonging to 24 families used by the tribal of Bolangir District of Orissa for the cure of Gynaecological diseases. Tribal generally collect these plants from the nearby forest and prepare the medicine under the guidance of vaidya or village medicine man in a traditional way. These medicinal plants are becoming extinct day by day by heavy use of such plants and transport to urban areas for commercial purposes. These plants definitely help the pharma industry for developing medicines in a hygienic way.

Effects Of Some Heavy Metals On Chlorophyll Accumulation In Barbula Lambarenensis, P. O. Fatoba, Emem G. Udoh

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Samples of moss (Barbula lambarenensis) with their substrates collected from Belewu Drive, Oke Odo, Ilorin, were taken to the screen house of the University of Ilorin biological garden to monitor the effects and tolerance of this plant to different heavy metals. The moss samples were divided into eleven regimes, widely separated from one another to avoid contaminations. Ten regimes were differently irrigated with 1000 ppm and 2000 ppm of lead, copper, cadmium, iron and vanadium thrice a week. The eleventh treatment served as the control, and was irrigated with distilled water. It was found that these heavy metals …

Preliminary Phytochemical Screening And Antimalarial Studies Of Spathodea Campanulatum P. Beauv Leaf Extracts, Rangasamy Dhanabalan Et Al.

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Spathodea campanulata P. Beauv is extensively used in Indian traditional and folklore medicines to cure various human ailments. The preliminary phytochemical screening of the leaves revealed the presence of alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, tannins, steroids and terpenoids. The organic leaf extracts of this species was evaluated for antimalarial activity against clinically isolated Plasmodium falciparum chloroquine-resistant and sensitive strains. The in vitro antimalarial activity was performed following schizont maturation inhibition assay, (SMI). The ethanol fraction exhibited very good antiplasmodial activity against both chloroquine sensitive and resistant Plasmodium falciparum isolates followed by the butanol and chloroform extracts.

Antimicrobial Properties And Phytochemical Constituents Of Rheo Discolor Hance., Varadarajan Parivuguna Et Al.

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Rheo discolor Hance. is extensively used in Indian traditional and folklore medicines to cure various human ailments. The preliminary phytochemical screening of the leaves revealed the presence of Alkaloids, Flavonoids, Saponins, Tannins & Phenolic compounds, Cardiac glycoside and Terpenoids. In vitro antibacterial studies on the leaf extracts were carried out on eight medically important bacterial strains, including Staphylococcus aureus, Bacillus subtilis, Staphylococcus citrus, Serratia sp., Salmonella typhi, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumonia, and Proteus vulgaris which were procured from Department of Microbiology, RVS Hospital, Sulur, Coimbatore, Tamilnadu, using agar disc diffusion method. The results of our antibacterial assay revealed that the …

Ethnomedicinal Uses Of Some Plant Species By Ethnic And Rural Peoples Of The Salem District Of Tamilnadu With Special Reference To The Conservation Of Vanishing Species, Shanti Bhushan Mishra Et Al.

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Salem district sustain a very rich traditional medicinal plant wealth and inherits unique plant and animal communities. Due to deforestation, loss of biodiversity and indiscriminate exploitation of wild and natural resources many valuable herbs like Abrus precatorius, Gloriosa superba, Martynia annua, etc., are in the verge of extinction. The present paper enumerates status, conservation strategies and traditional uses of 68 plant species by the ethnic and rural people of Salem district of Tamilnadu. The claims were gathered by interviewing traditional healers, especially villagers of the study area. Attempt was made to verify the efficacy of claims with actual beneficiaries, …

Phytochemical Investigation And Antibacterial Screening Of Ethanolic Leaf Extract Of Sapindus Emarginatus Vahl., M. Sathiya, K. Muthuchelian

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Sapindus emarginatus Vahl. is extensively used in Indian traditional and folklore medicines to cure various human ailments. The preliminary phytochemical screening of the leaves revealed the presence of saponins, terpenoids, tannins, acids, flavonoids, cardiac glycosides and sugars. In vitro antibacterial studies on the ethanolic leaf extracts were carried out on ten medically important bacterial strains, including Salmonella typimurium, Pseudomonas aeruginosa, Klebsiella pneumonia, Escherichia coli, Pseudomonas sp., Staphylococcus epidermis, Micrococcus luteus, Staphylococcus aureus, Streptococccus sp., and Bacillus subtilis, which were procured from the Microbial Type Cultrue and Collection, Chandigarh, India, using agar disc diffusion method. The bacterial strains were exposed to …

Ethnomedicinal Observations Among The Kondareddis Of Khammam District, Andhra Pradesh, India, K. N. Reddy, C. S. Reddy, V. S. Raju

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Ethnomedicinal information of Kondareddis has been collected from Khammam district of Andhra Pradesh, India during 2006-2008. A total of 40 plant species belonging to 39 genera and 31 families were used in traditional medicine to heal different diseases. The present work is an attempt to identify and conserve the medicinal plants in Khammam district. The study shows a high degree of ethnobotanical novelty and the use of plants among the Kondareddis reflects the revival of interest in traditional folk culture.

An Ethnobotanical Survey Of Herbal Markets And Medicinal Plants In Lagos State Of Nigeria, J. D. Olowokudejo, A. B. Kadiri, V. A. Travih

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

An ethnobotanical survey of three largest herbal markets and medicinal plants used for treating ailments in Lagos state of Nigeria was undertaken by means of oral and written questionnaire. Traditional medicine is undoubtedly a reliable alternative approach to health care delivery in the metropolis because it is cheap, easily accessible, and efficacious. Herbs are obtained from bushes around the neighbourhood and forests from adjacent states. Recipes for the treatment of common ailments which are reported almost on daily basis such as hypertension, dysentery, low sperm count and weak erection, coated tongue, pile, menstrual disorder, leucorrhoea and fevers were given by …

Recent Trends In Ayurvedic Pharmacy Education In India, Amritpal Singh, Saurabh Singh Bhagel

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

We wish to train the student perusing career in Ayurvedic Pharmaceutical Sciences both at traditional and molecular levels. The Ayurvedic/herbal /nutraceutical market is hot and it is right time to improve educational standards in Ayurvedic pharmaceutical sciences. To conclude, teaching model for Ayurvedic pharmaceutical sciences must be based on intergraded approach rather than emphasis on one mode. The need of the hour is to separate facts from myths, after all plant based medicine has definite role to offer in future healthcare system when drug resistance and cost effectiveness of synthetic drugs are posing major problem to the pharmaceutical industry.

An Evaluation Of The Genotoxic Effects Of The Seed Decoction Of Cassia Tora Linn. (Leguminosae) In An Allium Cepa Model, Pallavi Solanke Et Al.

Ethnobotanical Leaflets

Cytological effects of Cassia tora seed decoction were evaluated in Allium cepa root tip cells. Bulbs were grown in pure tap water (controls, Gr. I) and also in six concentrations (0.15 mg/ml, 0.31 mg/ml, 0.62 mg/ml, 1.25 mg/ml, 2.5 mg/ml and 5 mg/ml) of C. tora seed decoction in tap water (experimental, Grs. II). Parameters of study were 'mean root length' and morphology i.e. colour and shape of root tips at 72 hr of cultivation and 'mitotic Index', chromosomal aberrations and abnormal mitosis at 48 hr of cultivation. Physico-chemical characterization of decoction was also made. No changes in the morphology …

Guns, Babies And Labor: Campaign Finance Networks In The 2000 Elections (Working Draft), Suzanne M. Robbins, Maksim Tsvetovat

Working Papers

This paper seeks to expand upon what we know regarding the structure of interest group networks. To explore the potential for Social Network Analysis in the larger context of group behavior and information sharing, we make use of existing federal contribution data to explore how non-corporate political action committees are linked to one another at the federal level via regulated campaign finance. Thus, we explore the density of networks, who the central players are and group relationships with respect to investment behavior. Here, we make use of FEC contribution data from the 2000 electoral cycle to describe and explore the …

2009 Retiree Benefits Enrollment Newsletter, Finance And Administration Division - Human Resources

RIT Digital Archives

No abstract provided.

Arts And Sciences Newsletter, Volume 12, Issue 1, College Of Arts & Sciences

Arts and Sciences Newsletters

No abstract provided.

Nbc Peacock North Fall 2008, Peacock North Staff

NBC Peacock North Newsletter

Highlights include: Jimmy Fallon to Prepare Web shows from Studio 6B -- Patti Lang Retires -- Looking Back: Olympic History -- Silent Microphones

Professional Product Review Vol. 3 No. 4, American Dental Association, Council On Scientific Affairs

Professional Product Review

A user-friendly newsletter from the ADA Council on Scientific Affairs offering scientifically sound, unbiased, and clinically relevant information to member dentists about professional dental products tested by the ADA. This collection is historical and may not reflect current standards. For up-to-date information contact the ADA.

Etsu Today - Fall 2008, University Marketing And Communication, East Tennessee State University

ETSU Today [magazine]

East Tennessee State University President Dr. Paul E. Stanton Jr. announced his retirement effective March 1, 2009. He made the announcement during the ETSU Foundation Annual Meeting at The Millennium Centre. Stanton became the eighth president of ETSU on Jan. 1, 1997, following his selection by the Tennessee Board of Regents, which is the university’s governing board and the largest higher education system in the state as well as the sixth largest in the nation. He came to the presidency from his ETSU post as Dean of the James H. Quillen College of Medicine and Vice President for Health Affairs, …

Ethanol: Salvation Or Damnation?, Mimi Abebe, Melissa Drozda, Cassie Fleming, Lucas Jameson, Aaron E. Price, Kate Veik, Kosuke Koiwai, Alex Hauter, Penny Costello, Stephanie Jacobs, Amanda Soukup, Emily Anderson, Michaela Vander Weil, Shannon Smith, Scott Koperski, Mallory Wittstruck, Carolyn Johnsen, Joe Starita, Perry Stoner, Michael Farrell, Marilyn Hahn

College of Journalism and Mass Communications: Student Media

Contents:
Opening Essay BY JOE STARITA

Running on Empty: Food vs. Fuel BY MIMI ABEBE
The recent boom in the ethanol industry has resulted in a greater demand for corn, which, in turn, has led to a strain on the supply, triggering higher prices

Nightmares in the Ethanol Dream BY CASSIE FLEMING
Politicians are quick to endorse the benefits of ethanol production. Others say that view is an illusion.

Follow the Maize BY MIMI ABEBE
The step-by-step stages of ethanol production

History of Ethanol BY MIMI ABEBE
Ethanol’s controversial history dates back to the 1800s

Precise Portions BY CASSIE FLEMING …

The Spinnaker Vol. 32 No. 9, University Of North Florida

Spinnaker

Student newspaper for the UNF community

Identification And Phenotypic Characterization Of A Second Collagen Adhesin, Scm, And Genome-Based Identification And Analysis Of 13 Other Predicted Mscramms, Including Four Distinct Pilus Loci, In Enterococcus Faecium, Jouko Sillanpää, Sreedhar R Nallapareddy, Vittal P Prakash, Xiang Qin, Magnus Höök, George M Weinstock, Barbara E Murray

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Attention has recently been drawn to Enterococcus faecium because of an increasing number of nosocomial infections caused by this species and its resistance to multiple antibacterial agents. However, relatively little is known about the pathogenic determinants of this organism. We have previously identified a cell-wall-anchored collagen adhesin, Acm, produced by some isolates of E. faecium, and a secreted antigen, SagA, exhibiting broad-spectrum binding to extracellular matrix proteins. Here, we analysed the draft genome of strain TX0016 for potential microbial surface components recognizing adhesive matrix molecules (MSCRAMMs). Genome-based bioinformatics identified 22 predicted cell-wall-anchored E. faecium surface proteins (Fms), of which 15 …

Characteristics Of A Spina Bifida Population Including North American Caucasian And Hispanic Individuals, Kit Sing Au, Phong X Tran, Chester C Tsai, Michelle R O'Byrne, Jone-Ing Lin, Alanna C Morrison, Amy W Hampson, Paul Cirino, Jack M Fletcher, Kathryn K Ostermaier, Gayle H Tyerman, Sabine Doebel, Hope Northrup

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: Meningomyelocele (MM) is a common human birth defect. MM is a disorder of neural development caused by contributions from genes and environmental factors that result in the NTD and lead to a spectrum of physical and neurocognitive phenotypes.

METHODS: A multidisciplinary approach has been taken to develop a comprehensive understanding of MM through collaborative efforts from investigators specializing in genetics, development, brain imaging, and neurocognitive outcome. Patients have been recruited from five different sites: Houston and the Texas-Mexico border area; Toronto, Canada; Los Angeles, California; and Lexington, Kentucky. Genetic risk factors for MM have been assessed by genotyping and …

Darkbasic Pro: Building A 2d Fighter, Arkady Kurihine

Senior Seminars

It is important to understand the complexities of the gaming industry and not only the technology that is used, but the methods of development too. This project will take a closer look at this subject through the development of a two dimensional fighting game. Stepping through the creation of the game, "Good VS. Evil", helps others better understand basic game creation. The game will be programmed using a version of DarkBasic Pro. The project will not only describe gaming logic, but will go into further detail by showing how the game would be coded in DarkBasic Pro.

Wbwg News, Volume 4, No. 2, Fall 2008, Cori Lausen, Kristi Dubois

WBWG News

Contents: President's Corner -- Accolades from the Editors -- WBWG Announcements -- State/Provincial Updates -- Other News -- Bat Bulletin Board -- WBWG Events -- Other Upcoming Events -- Biosketches for the WBWG Election

Educating The Whole Child: The Real Story Of Wholeness And Belonging, Stephanie Pace Marshall

Publications & Research

In her 2008 keynote address to the Massachusetts ASCD, Dr. Stephanie Pace Marshall outlines why we--as leaders, storytellers and mapmakers--must ensure that the story, map, and landscape of schooling does not constrain our children’s potentials, silence their spirit, demean their passion, ridicule their dreams, or deny them access to wisely learn whatever it is that they want to know.