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Cyber Warfare And Precautions Against The Effects Of Attacks, Eric Talbot Jensen Dec 2009

Cyber Warfare And Precautions Against The Effects Of Attacks, Eric Talbot Jensen

Faculty Scholarship

Ninety-eight percent of all U.S. government communications travel over civilian-owned-and-operated networks. Additionally, the government relies almost completely on civilian providers for computer software and hardware products, services, and maintenance. This near-complete intermixing of civilian and military computer infrastructure makes many of those civilian objects and providers legitimate targets under the law of armed conflict. Other civilian networks, services, and communications may suffer collateral damage from legitimate attacks on government targets. To protect those civilian objects and providers from the effects of attacks, the law of armed conflict requires a state to segregate its military assets from the civilian population and …


The Role Of Naval Forces In The Non-Military Maritime Domain, Faleh M. Alfaleh Dec 2009

The Role Of Naval Forces In The Non-Military Maritime Domain, Faleh M. Alfaleh

World Maritime University Dissertations

No abstract provided.


Evaluation Of The Genetic Management Of The Endangered Mississippi Sandhill Crane (Grus Canadensis Pulla), Jessica Renee Henkel Dec 2009

Evaluation Of The Genetic Management Of The Endangered Mississippi Sandhill Crane (Grus Canadensis Pulla), Jessica Renee Henkel

LSU New Orleans Theses and Dissertations

The genetic status of the critically endangered Mississippi sandhill crane (Grus canadensis pulla) was analyzed using 2009 studbook data from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service managed captive breeding and release program. Microsatellite DNA data provided information on shared founder genotypes, allowing for refined analysis of genetic variation in the population, and informed breeding recommendations. The genetic variation observed in the Mississippi sandhill crane was contrasted with variation observed in the Florida sandhill crane (Grus canadensis pratensis). Results show far less variation in the Mississippi population. Results also suggest that while gene flow no longer occurs between the two populations, …


Fall 2009 Commencement Program, University Of Alabama In Huntsville Dec 2009

Fall 2009 Commencement Program, University Of Alabama In Huntsville

Commencement Programs

No abstract provided.


The Carroll News- Vol. 86, No. 10, John Carroll University Dec 2009

The Carroll News- Vol. 86, No. 10, John Carroll University

The Carroll News

No abstract provided.


The Cowl - V. 74 - N. 12 - Dec 10, 2009 Dec 2009

The Cowl - V. 74 - N. 12 - Dec 10, 2009

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 74 - Number 12 - December 10, 2009. 32 pages.


The Anchor, Volume 123.11: December 9, 2009, Hope College Dec 2009

The Anchor, Volume 123.11: December 9, 2009, Hope College

The Anchor: 2009

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 Echo: December 4, 2009, Taylor University Dec 2009

The Echo: December 4, 2009, Taylor University

2009-2010 (Volume 97)

Students given three square meals – American health care getting a makeover – Remedy.fm needs cure for drop in funding – In Brief – Taylor alum and former Crip unite for hope – Panel speaks on homosexuality – The Bubble – China takes new steps in space program – Encouraging global missions: Urbana 2009 – Around the World in 30 Seconds – World Voices – On This Day in History – A Winter Blunderland – Students rate professors on the Web – Freshman reflect on first semester – Missed connections – The Adventures of Alissa & Adrienne – Yo, Adrienne! …


The New Hampshire, Vol. 99 [100], No. 24 (Dec. 4, 2009), The New Hampshire Dec 2009

The New Hampshire, Vol. 99 [100], No. 24 (Dec. 4, 2009), The New Hampshire

The New Hampshire Print Edition

An independent student produced newspaper from the University of New Hampshire. This volume was printed as 99, but it is the 100th volume in the series. This was corrected in pencil.


Enhanced Environmental Detection Of Uranyl Compounds Based On Luminescence Characterization, Jean Nelson Dec 2009

Enhanced Environmental Detection Of Uranyl Compounds Based On Luminescence Characterization, Jean Nelson

Theses and Dissertations

Uranium (U) contamination can be introduced to the environment as a result of mining and manufacturing activities related to nuclear power, detonation of U-containing munitions (DoD), or nuclear weapons production/processing (DOE facilities). In oxidizing environments such as surface soils, U predominantly exists as U(VI), which is highly water soluble and very mobile in soils. U(VI) compounds typically contain the UO22+ group (uranyl compounds). The uniquely structured and long-lived green luminescence (fluorescence) of the uranyl ion (under UV radiation) has been studied and remained a strong topic of interest for two centuries. The presented research is distinct in its objective of …


December 3, 2009, James Madison University Dec 2009

December 3, 2009, James Madison University

The Breeze, 2000-2009

The Breeze is the student newspaper of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Virginia.


Mustang Daily, December 3, 2009 Dec 2009

Mustang Daily, December 3, 2009

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

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


Commonwealth Times 2009-12-03 [Front Page Has 2009-11-30] Dec 2009

Commonwealth Times 2009-12-03 [Front Page Has 2009-11-30]

Commonwealth Times, 1969-

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The Alestle - Vol. 62 No. 16 - 12/03/2009, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville Dec 2009

The Alestle - Vol. 62 No. 16 - 12/03/2009, Southern Illinois University Edwardsville

The Alestle

Vol. 62 No. 16


The Cowl - V. 74 - N. 11 - Dec 3, 2009 Dec 2009

The Cowl - V. 74 - N. 11 - Dec 3, 2009

The Cowl

The Cowl - student newspaper of Providence College. Volume 74 - Number 11 - December 3, 2009. 32 pages.


The Eastern Echo, December 3, 2009, Eastern Michigan University Dec 2009

The Eastern Echo, December 3, 2009, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Student Newspaper: The Normal News & The Eastern Echo

No abstract provided.


Vista: December 3, 2009, University Of San Diego Dec 2009

Vista: December 3, 2009, University Of San Diego

USD Vista (1965-)

No abstract provided.


The Register, 2009-12-02, North Carolina Agricutural And Technical State University Dec 2009

The Register, 2009-12-02, North Carolina Agricutural And Technical State University

NCAT Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.


The Utah Statesman, December 2, 2009, Utah State University Dec 2009

The Utah Statesman, December 2, 2009, Utah State University

The Utah Statesman

Weekly student newspaper of Utah State University in Logan.


Spartan Daily December 2, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications Dec 2009

Spartan Daily December 2, 2009, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 133, Issue 46


The Effectiveness Of Non-Governmental Organizations (Ngos) Within Civil Society, Dyann Brown Dec 2009

The Effectiveness Of Non-Governmental Organizations (Ngos) Within Civil Society, Dyann Brown

International Studies Masters

As the number of NGOs increase, there is concern that their quantity could dilute the cachet of the NGO status- sought by non-profits-- and overburden the United Nations' selection and follow-up review process now conducted every four years. Does the current UN evaluation method used to confer NGO status and conduct review convey an NGO's effectiveness? This paper supports the view that the current evaluation by the UN does not convey effectiveness and needs revamping. Without more timely and rigorous UN evaluations or revised checks and balances, NGOs may suffer the fate of "no confidence" of their supporters, beneficiaries and …


2010-11 Year Of Romania Reading List, Dewi J. Wilson Dec 2009

2010-11 Year Of Romania Reading List, Dewi J. Wilson

Research Guides & Subject Bibliographies

Reading list for Kennesaw State's "Year of Romania" Celebration.


God In The Midst Of Human Warfare, Joseph C. Udeze Dec 2009

God In The Midst Of Human Warfare, Joseph C. Udeze

Theses

No abstract provided.


Prism Vol. 1, No. 1, Center For Complex Operations Dec 2009

Prism Vol. 1, No. 1, Center For Complex Operations

PRISM (Full PDF Issues)

Welcome to PRISM, a national security journal tailored to serve policymakers, scholars, and practitioners working to enhance U.S. Government competency in complex operations. PRISM explores the analysis, planning, and implementation of community-wide approaches to the three Ds—Defense, Diplomacy, and Development—and provides a forum for U.S. Government agencies, academic institutions, foreign governments, allied militaries, nongovernmental organizations, and other participants in the complex operations arena. PRISM is chartered to study, promote, and reinforce emerging thought and best practices as civilian capacity increases in stability, reconstruction, security, counterinsurgency, and irregular warfare operations. PRISM complements Joint Force Quarterly, chartered by General Colin …


The Statesman's Dilemma: Peace Or Justice? Or Neither?, Henry Krisch Dec 2009

The Statesman's Dilemma: Peace Or Justice? Or Neither?, Henry Krisch

Human Rights & Human Welfare

Just as I sat down to comment on President Obama and human rights, I glanced today's (November 19, 2009) The New York Times and found several opinion essays-careful in fact, thoughtful in tone, reasonable in argument-critical of Obama's approach during his recent visit to China toward Chinese human rights violations (mainly concerning Tibet but including also imprisoned lawyers, internet censorship, and persecution of Falun Gong.) The essayists considered various tactics for exerting American pressure on China regarding human rights. Common to all of them was a tone of rueful admiration for the political and diplomatic skill with which China fended …


Tactical Analysis Of Attack In Physical And Digital Security Incidents:Towards A Model Of Asymmetry, Atif Ahmad Dec 2009

Tactical Analysis Of Attack In Physical And Digital Security Incidents:Towards A Model Of Asymmetry, Atif Ahmad

Australian Information Warfare and Security Conference

Asymmetric warfare is frequently described as a conflict where ‘weaker’ parties aim to offset their relatively inadequate resources by using particular strategies and tactics to their advantage. This research-in-progress paper develops a concept model of asymmetric warfare that represents the leverage available to the ‘weaker’ party over the ‘stronger’ party simply because the former is attacking rather than defending. Points of leverage include choice of timing, location, method of attack, best use of limited resources and time to prepare. The resulting concept model is used to discuss generic defensive strategies that can be applied by ‘stronger’ parties in the physical …


L’Italia Degli Anni Sessanta E Settanta Attraverso Il Mio Fratello È Figlio Unico Di Danielle Luchetti, Jimmy Schiemann Dec 2009

L’Italia Degli Anni Sessanta E Settanta Attraverso Il Mio Fratello È Figlio Unico Di Danielle Luchetti, Jimmy Schiemann

The Kennesaw Tower Undergraduate Foreign Language Research Journal

For this project, I have chosen to study the 1970s and 80s through the movie "My Brother Is An Only Child by Danielle Luchetti." The movie covers twenty years of turbulent Italian history, focusing also on the human and emotional relationships between the two brothers. This movie acts as a “laboratory” to analyze the people’s behavior in a specific context of crisis and opposition.


Book Review: Alex De Waal, Ed., War In Darfur And The Search For Peace, John H. Weiss Dec 2009

Book Review: Alex De Waal, Ed., War In Darfur And The Search For Peace, John H. Weiss

Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal

War in Darfur and the Search for Peace, edited by Alex de Waal, offers an enlightening tour of the contested intellectual terrain encountered by those who have concerned themselves with the fate of Sudan’s westernmost region since the escalation of the conflict there at the beginning of the twenty-first century. The fact that one is contri- buting to a journal dedicated to preventing the radical diminishing of peoples and cul- tures, aka genocide, guides the selection of parts of the volume under review that will receive special attention here. That it is an attempt to understand the failure of nego- …


Recollection/Re-Collection: A Re-Positioning Of Artificial Nature In The Natural World, Martha Epp-Carter Dec 2009

Recollection/Re-Collection: A Re-Positioning Of Artificial Nature In The Natural World, Martha Epp-Carter

All Theses

ABSTRACT
In this body of work I explore the division between our experiences with nature in a controlled environment versus the less frequent experience of true nature. I concern myself with the distance we create for ourselves by diminishing our interactions with nature, making them convenient, not messy or intrusive. I also attempt to resensitize the viewer to his or her own conscious or unconscious response to nature. By setting up situations that utilize both real and artificial objects, images and materials, I place the viewer in a relationship with the work that requires thoughtful attention.
Through the creation of …


Darfur: Strategic Victimhood Strikes Again?, Alan J. Kuperman Dec 2009

Darfur: Strategic Victimhood Strikes Again?, Alan J. Kuperman

Genocide Studies and Prevention: An International Journal

Although most humanitarians advocate more international intervention in Darfur, some analysts urge the opposite on grounds that intervention has backfired due to the problem of moral hazard. These contrarians argue that the expectation of bene- fiting from intervention is what emboldens Darfur’s rebels to fight, which provokes state-sponsored retaliation against their perceived civilian supporters, thereby exac- erbating and prolonging the humanitarian emergency. This article tests the moral- hazard hypothesis against four other potential explanations for why Darfur’s mili- tants launched and perpetuated their rebellion despite being unable to protect their civilians from genocidal retaliation. The evidence indicates that moral hazard— …