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Sport Management Report 2008-2009, Sport Management Discipline

Assessment of Student Learning Reports

No abstract provided.

Do You Really Need My Social Security Number - Data Collection Practices In The Digital Age, Jonathan J. Darrow, Stephen D. Lichtenstein

North Carolina Journal of Law & Technology

No abstract provided.

Defense Costs And Insurer Reserves In Medical Malpractice And Other Personal Injury Cases: Evidence From Texas, 1988-2004, Bernard Black, David A. Hyman, Charles Silver, William M. Sage

Faculty Scholarship

We study defense costs for commercially insured personal injury tort claims in Texas over 1988–2004, and insurer reserves for those costs. We rely on detailed case-level data on defense legal fees and expenses, and Texas state bar data on lawyers’ hourly rates. We study medical malpractice (“med mal”) cases in detail, and other types of cases in less detail. Controlling for payouts, real defense costs in med mal cases rise by 4.6 percent per year, roughly doubling over this period. The rate of increase is similar for legal fees and for other expenses. Real hourly rates for personal injury defense …

Dances With Elephants: Administrative Resolution Of Medical Injury Claims By Medicare Beneficiaries, Eleanor D. Kinney, William M. Sage

Faculty Scholarship

In our judgment, Hoffmann and Rowthorn's research clearly demonstrates that the QIO-based complaint review process does not provide genuine relief to beneficiaries. People who complain typically want an explanation of their bad experience, compensation for harm they may have suffered, and assurance that future experiences will be better for themselves and for others. Medicare beneficiaries, however, receive minimal information about the resolution of their complaints and no substantive relief whatsoever.

As Hoffmann and Rowthorn point out, several reform proposals are now before Congress, including moving the beneficiary complaint function from QIOs to new "Medicare Provider Review Organizations." It is not …

Common Grounds, Common Waters: Towards A Water Ethic - Roundtable Discussion, Gabriel Eckstein, Irene Klaver

Faculty Scholarship

The purpose of this roundtable discussion is to continue the dialogue but in a more informal setting, and to allow people to develop some of the ideas and concepts that they started earlier but could not finish because of the time limits.

It is also to get the audience and the panelists to ask questions of each other and to participate in more of a dialogue. To start this discussion I want to raise, at least to the panelists, this issue of wants versus needs, and I am actually going to add one more-versus rights-because I thought that was very …

Baseline Information For Region 1 Needs Assessments, Christine Oschell, Norma P. Nickerson

Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research Publications

The purpose of this project was to give forests in Region 1 of the USFS baseline information on which to build forest-specific needs assessments. This included outfitter supply and demand, national and regional recreation trends, and an outfitter/guide need spectrum. This was accomplished in three phases and this report details the objectives, methods, and results for each phase.

Effect Of Phosphate Group Addition On The Properties Of Denture Base Resins, Gaurav Puri, David W. Berzins, Virendra B. Dhuru, Periathamby A. Raj, Sameer K. Rambhia, Gunjan Dhir, Andrew R. Dentino

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

Statement of problem

Acrylic resins are prone to microbial adherence, especially by Candida albicans. Surface-charged resins alter the ionic interaction between the denture resin and Candida hyphae, and these resins are being developed as a means to reduce microbial colonization on the denture surface.

Purpose

The purpose of this study was to investigate the physical and mechanical properties of phosphate-containing polymethyl methacrylate resins for their suitability as a denture material.

Material and methods

Using PMMA with cross-linker (Lucitone 199) as a control, 4 experimental groups containing various levels of phosphate with and without cross-linker were generated. The properties examined …

A Technique For Duplicating A Fixed Complete Denture, Soni Prasad, Edward A. Monaco, Jr.

School of Dentistry Faculty Research and Publications

The fixed implant prosthesis often requires repair due to fracture and/or wear of acrylic resin teeth. Repair of such a prosthesis, although simple, requires retaining the prosthesis to be revised in the laboratory. In order to reveneer the implant prosthesis, a provisional restoration should be fabricated for the patient that provides similar function and esthetics. This article presents a technique for duplicating the existing fixed implant-supported prosthesis prior to repair/reveneer, thus providing a smooth transition from the provisional to the definitive prosthesis.

Schmechel V. Dille Clerk's Record V. 2 Dckt. 35050

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

No abstract provided.

Schmechel V. Dille Clerk's Record V. 3 Dckt. 35050

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

No abstract provided.

The Silent Witness, October-November 2008

Silent Witness, The

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Washington, D.C.

The Silent Witness Finding Aid

Race To Judgment: Stereotyping Media And Criminal Defendants, Robert M. Entman, Kimberly A. Gross

Law and Contemporary Problems

No abstract provided.

Final Report: Alaska Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner Study, André B. Rosay, Tara Henry, N/A Providence Kodiak Island Medical Center, N/A Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation, N/A Central Peninsula General Hospital, N/A Norton Sound Health Corporation, N/A Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, N/A South Peninsula Hospital, N/A Maniilaq Association, N/A The Department Of Health And Human Services (Municipality Of Anchorage), N/A The Alaska Department Of Law

Reports

This project examined the characteristics of sexual assault victimizations in Alaska, as observed and recorded by sexual assault nurse examiners in Anchorage, Kodiak, Bethel, Soldotna, Nome, Fairbanks, Homer, and Kotzebue. The sample utilized for this study includes all sexual assault nurse examinations conducted in Anchorage from 1996 to 2004, in Bethel and Fairbanks in 2005 and 2006, and in Homer, Kodiak, Kotzebue, Nome, and Soldotna in 2005 (N = 1,699). This final report provides a thorough descriptive analysis of the sexual assault nurse examinations included in this study. This descriptive analysis focuses on demographic characteristics of patients; pre-assault, assault, and …

Toward A More Perfect Union: The Unitimely Decline Of Federalism And The Rise Of The Homogeneous Political Culture, Jason A. Crook

University of Dayton Law Review

The principle of federalism and the national government's evolving relationship with the states has created many challenging moments over the course of American history. As the 21st century begins to unfold, however, the decline of this political balance has the potential to generate even greater challenges with far-reaching implications. From the closing battle of the Revolutionary War to the Gun-Free School Zones Act, this article charts the evolution of this intricate national relationship with a view toward better understanding of the rise of the homogenous political culture and the ways such a phenomenon might be reversed.

Building Trades Apprentice Training In Massachusetts: An Analysis Of Union And Non-Union Programs, 1997-2007, Anneta Argyres, Susan Moir

Labor Resource Center Publications

This study provides an analysis and comparison of the efficacy and sustainability of union and non-union building trades apprentice training programs in Massachusetts. The authors analyzed several outcome variables including total enrollment levels and completion rates; enrollment and completion rates for minorities, women and other non-traditional populations; and program size and sustainability.  Based on the findings, the authors offer recommendations to the Massachusetts Division of Apprentice Training.

Patently Protectionist? An Empirical Analysis Of Patent Cases At The International Trade Commission, Colleen Chien

Faculty Publications

The International Trade Commission (ITC) provides a special forum for adjudicating patent disputes involving imports. It offers several advantages over United States district courts to patentees, including relaxed jurisdictional requirements, speed, and unique remedies. Unlike district courts, the ITC almost automatically grants injunctive relief to prevailing patentees, and does not recognize certain defenses to infringement. These features have been justified as needed to prosecute foreign infringers who would otherwise evade U.S. district courts. They have also led to charges that the ITC is protectionist and unfair to defendants and that it fosters inconsistency in U.S. patent law.

Based on an …

Foreward, Laurel S. Terry

Faculty Scholarly Works

No abstract provided.

Repression Of The Sumo-Specific Protease Senp1 Induces P53-Dependent Premature Senescence In Normal Human Fibroblasts, Kristin E. Yates, Gregory A. Korbel, Michael Shtutman, Igor Roninson, Daniel Dimaio

Faculty Publications

The proliferative lifespan of normal somatic human cells in culture terminates in a permanent growth-arrested state known as replicative senescence. In this study, we show that RNA interference-mediated repression of the genes encoding the small ubiquitin-related modifier (SUMO)-specific proteases, Senp1, Senp2, and Senp7, induced low passage primary human fibroblasts to senesce rapidly. Following Senp1 repression, we observed a global increase in sumoylated proteins and in the number and size of nuclear SUMO-containing promyelocytic leukemia (PML) bodies. SUMO/PML bodies also increased during replicative senescence. p53 transcriptional activity was enhanced towards known p53 target genes following repression of Senp1, and inhibition of …

Employment Research, Vol. 15, No. 4, October 2008

Employment Research Newsletter

No abstract provided.

An Examination Of Liking, Love Styles, And Wellness Among Emerging Adults: Implications For Social Wellness And Development, W Matthew Shurts, Jane E. Myers

Adultspan Journal

No abstract provided.

Clinical And Pastoral Issues And Challenges In Working With The Dying And Their Families, Carole A. Rayburn

Adultspan Journal

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Progressive Mandibular Advancement On Pharyngeal Airway Size In Anesthetized Adults, Samuel T Kuna, Lee C Woodson, Daneshvari R Solanki, Oliver Esch, Donald E Frantz, Mali Mathru

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

BACKGROUND: General anesthesia in adult humans is associated with narrowing or complete closure of the pharyngeal airway. The purpose of this study was to determine the effect of progressive mandibular advancement on pharyngeal airway size in normal adults during intravenous infusion of propofol for anesthesia.

METHODS: Magnetic resonance imaging was performed in nine normal adults during wakefulness and during propofol anesthesia. A commercially available intraoral appliance was used to manually advance the mandible. Images were obtained during wakefulness without the appliance and during anesthesia with the participants wearing the appliance under three conditions: without mandibular advancement, advancement to 50% maximum …

The State Of The Region: Hampton Roads 2008, James V. Koch, Vinod Agarwal, John R. Broderick, Grace Chen, Chris Colburn, Vicky Curtis, Steve Daniel, Susan Hughes, Elizabeth Janik, Terry Lindvall, Sharon Lomax, Janet Molinaro, Ken Plum, Gilbert Yochum

Economics Faculty Books

This is Old Dominion University's ninth annual State of the Region report. While it represents the work of many people connected in various ways to the university, the report does not constitute an official viewpoint of Old Dominion or it's president, John R. Broderick. The report maintains the goal of stimulating thought and discussion that ultimately will make Hampton Roads an even better place to live. We are proud of our region's many successes, but realize that it is possible to improve our performance. In order to do so, we must have accurate information about "where we are" and a …

A Correlational Study On Parental Attachment And Spiritual Development Of College Students, Mary-Ellen Madigan

College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

During college, students search for meaning in their lives and question their beliefs, behavior, and mortality (Garber, 1996). One way that students search for meaning is through their spiritual lives. Spirituality is “the personal quest for understanding of ultimate questions about life, about meaning, and about relationship to the sacred or transcendent” (Koenig, McCullough & Larson, 2001, p. 18). Parental attachment theory explains that students who have developed a secure attachment with their parents see their parents as a secure base from which to explore their environment (Kenny & Donaldson, 1991, p. 480). This environment may be internal or external. …

Performance Audit Of Nevada’S Child Welfare System Final Report For The Legislative Counsel Bureau Audit Division Pursuant To A.B. 629, Nevada Institute For Children’S Research And Policy, Unlv School Of Social Work, Unlv Boyd School Of Law

Nevada Institute for Children's Research and Policy Reports

Assembly Bill 629 of the 2007 Nevada Legislature mandated that a performance audit of Nevada’s child welfare agencies be conducted. This legislation was passed in response to documented concerns regarding the appropriate provision of services by the agencies, including inconsistent data and multiple safety issues. The UNLV Research Team comprised of staff from the Nevada Institute for Children’s Research and Policy, the School of Social Work and the William S. Boyd School of Law was hired by the state to conduct the audit. The purpose of the findings and recommendations of this audit are to assist in improving the Nevada …

Since You're Here, Volume 2, No. 10, October 2008, University Of South Florida St. Petersburg. Nelson Poynter Memorial Library

Since You're Here

The October 2008 issue of the newsletter "Since You're Here."

Response To The 2007-8 Presidential Seminar On The Catholic Intellectual Tradition, Thomas D. Curran Ph.D.

Presidential Seminar on the Catholic Intellectual Tradition

The goal of Professor Thomas Curran from the History Department at Sacred Heart University in applying for the Presidential Seminar was essentially to learn more about the Catholic intellectual tradition (CIT) so that he could help design and teach the core-curriculum-course and organize the training of adjunct instructors who carry a substantial share of the teaching burden.

Department Of Philosophy Alumni Newsletter, Vol. 11, Fall 2008, Illinois State University, Department Of Philosophy

Philosophy Alumni Newsletter

Newsletter of the Illinois State University Departmetn of Philosophy

Law Review Digests

The Journal of Law and Education

No abstract provided.

Left Behind: Low-Income Students Under The No Child Left Behind Act (Nclb), Adam Sanders

The Journal of Law and Education

No abstract provided.