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How A Watermelon Saved My Life, Suzanne Picard

Westview

No abstract provided.

Four Meetings: Scenes From Adult Dating, Circa 1994, Daniel Schwarz

Westview

No abstract provided.

Beer, Clams, And Baseball, Christine Fontaine

Westview

No abstract provided.

"Smoke Signals From Another World": A Study Of John Graves Morris's Learning To Love The Music, Helen Maxson

Westview

No abstract provided.

Note To Myself, George Young

Westview

No abstract provided.

Ophelia's Pantoum, Kelly Parker

Westview

No abstract provided.

Alkoxyamine Polymers: Versatile Materials For Surface Ligation Applications, Lindsey Hines, Jessica Moore, David Dahl, Belinda Lady, Johnathan Brantley, Hasan Palandoken

Chemistry and Biochemistry

Immobilization of biomolecules (i.e., proteins, carbohydrates), on polymeric surfaces has been an area of intense research. The resultant bioconjugates often display increased stability, bioavailability and activity. Our research program seeks to explore the utility of the alkoxyamine (RONH2) functional group in new materials as versatile ligating sites for the immobilization of various compounds.

The ease with which alkoxyamines (RONH2) condense with aldehydes or ketones has prompted their widespread use in labelling liposome, bacterial and mammalian cell surfaces as well as chemoselectively ligating small molecule ‘recognition elements' onto polyfunctional substrates. These condensation reactions proceed in aqueous media to afford the robust …

Cariporide Prodrugs: Targeting Brain Cancer Cells Through Sodium-Proton Exchange Inhibition, Jacob Vervynckt, Johnathan Brantley, Jessica Moore, Mark Graves Ii, William Harley, Fredric A. Gorin, Hasan Palandoken

Chemistry and Biochemistry

More than 200,000 people in the United States are diagnosed with a primary or metastatic brain tumor annually. The life expectancy for these individuals is approximately 9-12 months from the time of diagnosis. This poor prognosis is due to the ineffectiveness of existing therapies (i.e., chemotherapy and radiotherapy) against brain cancer, where the primary problem is the inability to differentiate cancer cells from healthy brain cells.

Relative to healthy brain tissue, the heightened metabolism of cancer cells increases their reliance on the ion transport proteins NHE (sodium-proton exchanger) and NCX (sodium-calcium exchanger). Inhibition of these proteins disrupts the intricate pH …

Marshall University Music Department Presents The 2nd Annual Homecoming Cabaret, All Jazzed Up, Linda Dobbs, Sean Parsons

All Performances

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Synthesis And First X-Ray Structures Of Cobalt(Ii) And Cobalt(Iii) Complexes Bearing 2,4-Dioxo-Alkanoic Acid Dialkylamide Ligands, Brian Pagenkopf, Jian Wang, Nicholas A. Morra, Hongda Zhao, Vincent Lynch, Robert Mcdonald, John F. Reichwein

Chemistry Publications

The aerobic oxidation of 5-hydroxy pentenes to trans-tetrahydrofurans (THFs), the Mukaiyama oxidation, has in recent years emerged as a powerful tool in synthetic chemistry. In this report we describe the first crystal structures of 2,4-dioxo-alkanoic acid dialkylamide complexes for both Co(II) and Co(III) salts. The Co(II) structures show an unprecedented arrangement of atoms, with a central Co(II)(H₂O)₆ flanked by two Co(II) atoms each coordinated with three anionic chelating ligands. The dimeric Co(III) structures show two anionic chelating ligands and bridging hydroxyl groups.

Teachers’ Perceptions Of Their Preparation For Teaching Linguistically And Culturally Diverse Learners In Rural Eastern North Carolina, Debra D. O'Neal, Marjorie Ringler, Diane Rodriguez

The Rural Educator

The number of English language learners (ELL) students in the US is increasing dramatically. The growth is even more evident in rural areas of the United States such as North Carolina where teachers are facing classrooms with a majority of second language learners. The authors conducted a study interviewing 24 teachers at a rural elementary school in eastern North Carolina. Teachers were interviewed regarding their perceptions of their preparedness to teach English language learners in the mainstream classrooms. Findings revealed that teacher training programs have not prepared these individuals for the student population they face today regardless of the year …

Factors Associated With The Personal Assessment Of College Among American Indian Students At A Rural University, Terry Huffman

The Rural Educator

This study examines the relationship between four independent variables (gender, age, reservation background, and cultural traditionalism) with three dependent variables (assessment of college, transition to college, and impact of college on an appreciation of Native heritage) among a sample of American Indian students attending a small, rural university. Findings include no significant relationships between any of the independent variables and the assessment of college. However, the transition to college is associated with age, reservation background, and cultural traditionalism while the impact of college on an appreciation of Native heritage is related to cultural traditionalism.

Weighing In: Rural Iowa Principals’ Perceptions Of State-Mandated Teaching Evaluation Standards, Terri A. Lasswell, Nicholas J. Pace, Gregory A. Reed

The Rural Educator

As the accountability movement has gained momentum, policy makers and educators have strived to strike a difficult balance between the sometimes competing demands at the local, state, and federal levels. Efforts to improve accountability and teacher evaluation have taken an especially unique route in Iowa, where local control and resistance to state mandated curricular standards have been popular topics from the statehouse to the convenience store. This research explores principals’ impressions of Iowa’s state-mandated standards for best-practice teaching (as opposed to state mandated curricular standards). Further, the research examined the extent to which the Iowa Teaching Standards (ITS) and accompanying …

Considering Student Writing From The Perspective Of Parents In One Rural Elementary School, Kathy Brashears

The Rural Educator

This article explores the perspective of parents regarding their elementary children’s writing in one rural, elementary school. During the research, thematic strands emerged indicating that parents may value their children’s writing for purposes that differ from the purposes deemed appropriate by the school. Upon interviewing 30 parents/guardians, the following codes materialized identifying elements that contribute to the parents’ perspectives. These elements include the following: Parents do not see the connection between school and real world writing, parents lack understanding on writing purposes, parents’ perceptions of writing are based on their own school experiences, and some parents are illiterate. Not only …

The Effect Of Knowledge And Attitudes Of Emergency Contraception On Its Use In Undergraduate Students, Amanda Marie Waldrup

Master's Theses and Doctoral Dissertations

A web-based cross sectional analysis utilizing the Spearman Coefficient was used to examine the relationship between 341 college students’ knowledge and attitudes toward emergency contraception. Personal characteristics and background factors such as age, race, gender, past and current use of contraception, past unintended pregnancies, and type of sex education in high school were compared to current knowledge levels and attitudes as related to use among college students. Results indicated that general knowledge is high, but detailed knowledge is lacking. Confusion between emergency contraception and RU-486 exist, which could lead to concerned attitudes ultimately effecting use. Most high schools that offer …

Sbe Antropoespeleologia, Volume 2, No. 14, November 15, 2008, Luiz Eduardo P. Travassos

KIP Articles

Contents: Peregrinação de católicos e anglicanos à Lourdes - Correção - Nova publicação sobre a Gruta do Carvão - Os tesouros perdidos de Dine - Gruta do Quilombo - Etnoespeleologia - Bandidos - Cavernas encontradas em Caen, França - A caverna sagrada dos Waurá - O sagrado na reserva natural de San Juan Xar - Devoção à Nossa Senhora reúne multidão - Nossa Senhora de Pompéia - Foto do Leitor: Igreja de Assunção, Criméia

Mending Our Nets: Psychosocial Care In Post-Katrina New Orleans, Jane Parker

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

No abstract provided.

Cityland – Vol. 5, No. 10, Center For New York City Law

CityLand - 2008

The November 2008 issue of CityLand reports on major land use and preservation developments in New York City. The City Council modified the Dutch Kills rezoning to increase FAR and address hotel development concerns, approved the creation of the Special St. George District in Staten Island, and passed legislation requiring waterfront planning updates every ten years. The Council also approved the Hospital for Special Surgery’s expansion over the FDR Drive and extended the West Chelsea Historic District. The City Planning Commission approved modified plans for Willets Point and Hunter’s Point South, and reduced building heights and densities in the 125th …

On The Jump Behavior Of Distributions And Logarithmic Averages, Jasson Vindas, Ricardo Estrada

Faculty Publications

The jump behavior and symmetric jump behavior of distributions are studied. We give several formulas for the jump of distributions in terms of logarithmic averages, this is done in terms of Cesàro-logarithmic means of decompositions of the Fourier transform and in terms of logarithmic radial and angular local asymptotic behaviors of harmonic conjugate functions. Application to Fourier series are analyzed. In particular, we give formulas for jumps of periodic distributions in terms of Cesàro-Riesz logarithmic means and Abel-Poisson logarithmic means of conjugate Fourier series. © 2008 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.

"We Believe In One New Orleans": Embracing Diversity Post-Katrina, Michael A. Cowan, Hazel S. Parker

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

No abstract provided.

Aasu Volleyball Advances To Pbc Championship Final, Armstrong State University

Armstrong Athletics: Women's Volleyball News (Archived)

AASU Volleyball Advances To PBC Championship Final. The top-seeded Armstrong Atlantic State Pirates overcame a rusty start to dominate the USC Aiken Lady Pacers and advance to the finals of the PBC Tournament following their 25-20, 25-13, 25-13 sweep in the semifinals on Saturday night.

Interview No. 1404, Manuel Aparicio

Combined Interviews

Mr. Aparicio talks about lending a man money to enlist in the bracero program; when he went looking for him to collect, he saw a number of his friends, and they ultimately convinced him to join the program; he began the process during the 1950s in Zacatecas, México, where he was medically examined before being sent to Irapuato, México, where he underwent more extensive exams; as a bracero, he labored in the fields of California, Idaho, Texas and Wyoming, picking asparagus, beets, cotton, lemons, oranges, peaches, pears, potatoes, strawberries and tomatoes; he goes on to detail the various worksites, camp …

Managing Nonprofits

News Releases

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The Rebirth Of A City: Birth And Achievement Of The Ethics Review Board, Kevin Wm. Wildes

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

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Contemplating The Katrina Whirlwind: From "Apocalypse Now" To Solidarity For The Common Good, Edward B. Arroyo

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

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The Jena Six And Black Punishment: Law And Raw Life In The Domain Of Nonexistence, Donald F. Tibbs, Tryon P. Woods

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

No abstract provided.

Vision And Spirituality In Post-Katrina New Orleans, Thomas F. Ryan

Seattle Journal for Social Justice

No abstract provided.

The Portland Spectator, November 2008, Portland State University. Student Publications Board

Portland Spectator

Editor: Sarah J. Christensen

Articles in this issue include: An interview with Charles Lewis; National Decrease in Higher Education Funding Reflected At PSU; Pursuing Sustainability at Portland State; Abortion and Roe v. Wade; Accidental Feminist; and Freedom Divided: Understanding Political Orientation

John Sprocket, After The Posse Returns, Robert Cooperman

Westview

No abstract provided.

Micromechanics Model Based On The Nanostructure Of Pfsa Membranes, Ahmet Kusoglu, Michael H. Santare, Anette M. Karlsson, William B. Johnson, Simon Cleghorn

Mechanical Engineering Faculty Publications

A micromechanics model is developed to predict Young’s modulus of perfluorosulfonic acid (PFSA) membranes at various temperatures and water contents. The morphology of PFSA membranes is characterized by a two-phase structure, where hydrophilic clusters expand to hold water molecules during swelling, whereas the hydrophobic polymer network maintains the structural stability. A representative volume element (RVE) is proposed based on the descriptions for the nanostructure of PFSA membranes available in the literature. On the basis of mechanics model, we estimate Young’s modulus in tension of PFSA membranes as a function of water volume fraction for various temperatures. The results show that …