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The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, December 4, 2008, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Dec 2008

The Daily Gamecock, Thursday, December 4, 2008, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

December

No abstract provided.


Altered States Of Style: The Drug-Induced Development Of Jack Kerouac's Spontaneous Prose, Eric M. Izant Dec 2008

Altered States Of Style: The Drug-Induced Development Of Jack Kerouac's Spontaneous Prose, Eric M. Izant

Theses and Dissertations

Jack Kerouac's spontaneous prose method was inspired in part by his use of drugs while writing. While there is abundant biographical evidence that Kerouac used drugs frequently, little attention has been paid to their effects on the development of his style. This thesis attempts to demonstrate that the altered states of consciousness produced by Kerouac's drug use should be considered in conjunction with historical, cultural, and biographical forces in tracing the evolution of Kerouac's creative growth. As a member of the Beat Generation, Kerouac used drugs both as a social statement of rebellion and for artistic insight. In fact, he …


Hurricane Storm Surge Simulations Comparing Three-Dimensional With Two-Dimensional Formulations Based On An Ivan-Like Storm Over The Tampa Bay, Florida Region, Robert H. Weisberg, Lianyuan Zheng Dec 2008

Hurricane Storm Surge Simulations Comparing Three-Dimensional With Two-Dimensional Formulations Based On An Ivan-Like Storm Over The Tampa Bay, Florida Region, Robert H. Weisberg, Lianyuan Zheng

Marine Science Faculty Publications

We provide a dynamics‐based comparison on the results from three‐dimensional and two‐dimensional simulations of hurricane storm surge. We begin with the question, What may have occurred in the Tampa Bay, Florida vicinity had Hurricane Ivan made landfall there instead of at the border between Alabama and Florida? This question is explored using a three‐dimensional, primitive equation, finite volume coastal ocean model. The results show that storm surges are potentially disastrous for the Tampa Bay area, especially for landfalls located to the north of the bay mouth. The worst case among the simulations considered is for landfall at Tarpon Springs, such …


Mesenteric Panniculitis With Pedal Edema In A 33-Year-Old Pakistani Man: A Case Report And Literature Review., Abdul M Zafar, Muhamad A Rauf, Tabish Chawla, Gule Khanda Dec 2008

Mesenteric Panniculitis With Pedal Edema In A 33-Year-Old Pakistani Man: A Case Report And Literature Review., Abdul M Zafar, Muhamad A Rauf, Tabish Chawla, Gule Khanda

Department of Radiology

Introduction:Mesenteric panniculitis is a rare pathology of unknown etiology characterized by inflammation and fibrosis in the mesentery. Its protean clinical and radiological manifestations make it a diagnostic challenge. There is no established treatment available for its management. The clinical outcome is inconsistent, with the prognosis ranging from complete resolution without any treatment to rapid progression culminating in death. Case Presentation: A 33-year-old Pakistani man presented with vague abdominal pain, an ill-defined epigastric mass and bilateral pedal edema. A detailed review of his history and laboratory investigations did not point to any diagnosis. The Patient underwent an exploratory laparotomy based …


Mustang Daily, December 4, 2008 Dec 2008

Mustang Daily, December 4, 2008

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.


People In Action Dec 2008

People In Action

News Releases

No abstract provided.


Lacuny Serials Roundtable Meeting Minutes, December 2008, Lacuny Dec 2008

Lacuny Serials Roundtable Meeting Minutes, December 2008, Lacuny

Meeting Minutes

No abstract provided.


The East Texan, 2008-12-04, Texas A&M University-Commerce Dec 2008

The East Texan, 2008-12-04, Texas A&M University-Commerce

All Issues

Volume XCIII, number 14 of The East Texan, a student newspaper published at Texas A&M University-Commerce.


Explaining Change And Rethinking Dirty Words: Fcc V. Fox Television Stations, Inc., Tobias Coleman Dec 2008

Explaining Change And Rethinking Dirty Words: Fcc V. Fox Television Stations, Inc., Tobias Coleman

Duke Journal of Constitutional Law & Public Policy Sidebar

No abstract provided.


Credit Suisse- Foreclosure Update - Over 8 Million Expected (Dubitsky, Yang, Stevanovic, Suehr), Rod Dubitsky, Larry Yang, Stevan Stevanovic, Thomas Suehr Dec 2008

Credit Suisse- Foreclosure Update - Over 8 Million Expected (Dubitsky, Yang, Stevanovic, Suehr), Rod Dubitsky, Larry Yang, Stevan Stevanovic, Thomas Suehr

Documents

No abstract provided.


Manager Tools Podcast: A Study Of Podcasting's Effectiveness With Profit Potential, Quincy Frodesen Beal Dec 2008

Manager Tools Podcast: A Study Of Podcasting's Effectiveness With Profit Potential, Quincy Frodesen Beal

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis seeks to understand further the effectiveness and profit potential of podcasting. The study combines the theories of uses and gratifications and subjective theory of value to create a model for podcasting's value. The model is put to the test using the Manager Tools podcast as the subject. Data suggest the three main drivers behind perceived podcast effectiveness are pleasure, habit, and information gathering. Relaxation proved to have a negative influence on perceived effectiveness. The audience's willingness to pay was determined by perceived effectiveness, scarcity, and habit. Though not a generalizable study, the conclusion discusses the findings' implications on …


Marital Problems And Marital Satisfaction: An Examination Of A Brazilian Sample, Nalu De Araujo Nunes Dec 2008

Marital Problems And Marital Satisfaction: An Examination Of A Brazilian Sample, Nalu De Araujo Nunes

Theses and Dissertations

The objective of this study is to examine the types of problems faced by Brazilian couples in the sample, the gender differences in the perception of marital problems, and the associations between marital problems and marital satisfaction. The sample used in this study was part of the third wave of data collection of a longitudinal study of 126 families living in Porto Alegre, a city in southern Brazil. The RDAS was the instrument used to assess marital satisfaction. Marital problems were identified by asking participants to check the problems they perceive in their marriage from a list of common marital …


Observer, Central Washington University Dec 2008

Observer, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for December 4, 2008


Washington University Record, December 4, 2008 Dec 2008

Washington University Record, December 4, 2008

Washington University Record

No abstract provided.


The Cowl - V. 73 - N. 11 - Dec 4, 2008 Dec 2008

The Cowl - V. 73 - N. 11 - Dec 4, 2008

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 73 - Number 11 - December 4, 2008. 32 pages.


“Team Building: Proven Strategies For Improving Team Performance, 4th Edition”, Greg Homan, Jason Hedrick Dec 2008

“Team Building: Proven Strategies For Improving Team Performance, 4th Edition”, Greg Homan, Jason Hedrick

Journal of Youth Development

Team Building is an important issue for Youth Development professionals. We utilize team-focused work to achieve our objectives in educating youth. The team building skills we integrate into programming serve to prepare youth for the dynamic, highly interpersonal work environment of today. “Team Building: Proven Strategies for Improving Team Performance, 4th Edition,” by W. Dyer, W.G. Dyer, and J. Dyer (2007), provides a practical theoretical framework for those interested in team building application, training, and practice in everyday work.


Informed Decision-Making In Exploratory Factor Analysis, Melissa Cater, Krisanna Machtmes Dec 2008

Informed Decision-Making In Exploratory Factor Analysis, Melissa Cater, Krisanna Machtmes

Journal of Youth Development

As the field of youth development grows, evaluation of program outcomes has become more embedded in the program process. It is incumbent on youth development professionals to understand more clearly the process of instrument development. One phase of the process involves taking a closer look at the data to determine if an instrument measures one overall construct or if items cluster together to reveal underlying constructs. Exploratory factor analysis is a technique used to determine the underlying constructs, or subgroups, of an instrument. While professionals may use a variety of decision-making steps, researchers have identified some commonly agreed upon considerations …


Fingering Instabilities On Reaction Fronts In The Co Oxidation Reaction On Pt(100), D. Bilbao, Jochen A. Lauterbach Dec 2008

Fingering Instabilities On Reaction Fronts In The Co Oxidation Reaction On Pt(100), D. Bilbao, Jochen A. Lauterbach

Faculty Publications

Fingering instabilities arising from local perturbations to planar reaction fronts in the CO oxidation reaction on Pt(100) are presented. CO oxidation represents a heterogeneous nonlinear system with the necessary kinetic and diffusive transport properties to support the development of fingered wave fronts. External forcing was utilized to create CO wave fronts on an otherwise monostable, O-covered surface, which, upon destabilization, gave rise to fingers of adsorbed CO extending into the O adlayer ahead of the reaction front. Finger spreading and tip-splitting were observed as the finger pattern evolved towards an intrinsic wavelength, independent of the length of the reaction front, …


The Effects Of Excess Corticosterone On Lkb1 And Ampk Signaling In Skeletal Muscle Of Rats, Gary N. Nakken Dec 2008

The Effects Of Excess Corticosterone On Lkb1 And Ampk Signaling In Skeletal Muscle Of Rats, Gary N. Nakken

Theses and Dissertations

Cushing's syndrome and glucocorticoid therapy lead to central obesity, insulin resistance, and symptoms of altered energy regulation similar to those observed in the metabolic syndrome. We hypothesized that excess glucocorticoids alter energy sensing/signaling in skeletal muscle through mediation of the LKB1/AMPK signaling pathway. To test this hypothesis, three 100 mg pellets of corticosterone were implanted subcutaneously in each of nine rats for two weeks. Responses were compared with sham operated controls fed ad libitum or food restricted to produce the body weights similar to the treatment group rats. After the treatment period, animals were anesthetized and the right gastrocnemius-plantaris and …


Frick Named Accreditation Consultant-Evaluator, Rachel Hatch Dec 2008

Frick Named Accreditation Consultant-Evaluator, Rachel Hatch

News and Events (Discontinued Series)

No abstract provided.


December 4, 2008, The Daily Mississippian Dec 2008

December 4, 2008, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.


December 4, 2008 Finance & Facilities (F&F) Committee Meeting, Evp For Administration Dec 2008

December 4, 2008 Finance & Facilities (F&F) Committee Meeting, Evp For Administration

Finance and Facilities Committee

Documents related to the December 4, 2008 Board of Regents' Finance and Facilities Committee Meeting. (Agenda, Minutes, eBook)


University Of New Mexico Board Of Regents Minutes For December 4, 2008, University Of New Mexico Board Of Regents Dec 2008

University Of New Mexico Board Of Regents Minutes For December 4, 2008, University Of New Mexico Board Of Regents

Board of Regents Meeting Minutes

Minutes from the December 4, 2008 Board of Regents Meeting


The Cord Weekly (December 3, 2008) Dec 2008

The Cord Weekly (December 3, 2008)

The Cord

No abstract provided.


Banner News, Craig Vandeventer, Derrick J. Roffman, Jenna Kroll, Emily Chambers, Eden Hinrichs, Josh Marker, Amber Smith, Noelle Brockhoff Dec 2008

Banner News, Craig Vandeventer, Derrick J. Roffman, Jenna Kroll, Emily Chambers, Eden Hinrichs, Josh Marker, Amber Smith, Noelle Brockhoff

Banner News

No abstract provided.


Spartan Daily, December 3, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Dec 2008

Spartan Daily, December 3, 2008, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 131, Issue 49


Prospectus, December 3, 2008, Chuck Shepherd, Jonas Dees, Cassandra Cunningham, Sean Hermann, Judy Seyb, Patrick Wood, Ken Smith, Nada Youssef, Aaron Geiger, Andrew Serino, Anthony Burkert, Briana Stodden Dec 2008

Prospectus, December 3, 2008, Chuck Shepherd, Jonas Dees, Cassandra Cunningham, Sean Hermann, Judy Seyb, Patrick Wood, Ken Smith, Nada Youssef, Aaron Geiger, Andrew Serino, Anthony Burkert, Briana Stodden

Prospectus 2008

No abstract provided.


The Anchor, Volume 122.11: December 3, 2008, Hope College Dec 2008

The Anchor, Volume 122.11: December 3, 2008, Hope College

The Anchor: 2008

The Anchor began in 1887 and was first issued weekly in 1914. Covering national and campus news alike, Hope College’s student-run newspaper has grown over the years to encompass over two-dozen editors, reporters, and staff. For much of The Anchor's history, the latest issue was distributed across campus each Wednesday throughout the academic school year (with few exceptions). In recent years The Anchor moved to monthly print issues and a more frequently updated website. The Anchor is now published in print twice per academic semester. Occasionally, the volume and/or issue numbering is irregular.


The Daily Gamecock, Wednesday, December 3, 2008, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Dec 2008

The Daily Gamecock, Wednesday, December 3, 2008, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

December

No abstract provided.


Dealing With Virtual R&D Teams In New Product Development, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, Z. Taha Dec 2008

Dealing With Virtual R&D Teams In New Product Development, N. Ale Ebrahim, S. Ahmed, Z. Taha

Research Publications (2006 to 2010)

National and global collaboration in research and development (R&D) is becoming increasingly important in creating the knowledge that makes research and business more competitive. Multinational enterprises have increased their research and development (R&D) investment in different countries. These multiple sites encourage the development of more ideas, due to the varied international backgrounds in global networks and the knowledge spillovers. In order to secure the viability of business processes, services and products R&D teams need to access and retrieve information from as many sources as possible. From the other perspective virtual teams are important mechanisms for organizations seeking to control scarce …