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On The Behaviour Of Marginal And Conditional Akaike Information Criteria In Linear Mixed Models, Sonja Greven, Thomas Kneib

Johns Hopkins University, Dept. of Biostatistics Working Papers

In linear mixed models, model selection frequently includes the selection of random effects. Two versions of the Akaike information criterion (AIC) have been used, based either on the marginal or on the conditional distribution. We show that the marginal AIC is no longer an asymptotically unbiased estimator of the Akaike information, and in fact favours smaller models without random effects. For the conditional AIC, we show that ignoring estimation uncertainty in the random effects covariance matrix, as is common practice, induces a bias that leads to the selection of any random effect not predicted to be exactly zero. We derive …

11/24/2009 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 11/24/2009. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.

Hexabromocyclododecane Decreases Tumor-Cell-Binding Capacity And Cell-Surface Protein Expression Of Human Natural Killer Cells, Natasha C. Hinkson, Margaret M. Whalen

Chemistry Faculty Research

Hexabromocyclododecane (HBCD) is a flame retardant that decreases the lytic function of human natural killer (NK) cells. NK cells defend against tumor cells and virally infected cells. Thus, HBCD has the potential to increase cancer incidence and viral infections. NK cells must bind to their targets for lysis to occur. Thus, concentrations of HBCD that decrease lytic function were examined for their ability to alter NK binding to tumor targets. Levels of HBCD that caused a loss of binding function were examined for effects on expression of cell surface proteins needed for binding. NK cells exposed to HBCD for 24 …

Michael Stratechuk V. South Orange Maplewood Board

2009 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Sheriff V. Atty Gen Usa

2009 Decisions

Agency

Kaneff V. Delaware Title Loans

2009 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

Usa V. Fullmer

2009 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Tania Padgett-Zelaya V. Atty Gen Usa

2009 Decisions

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Lei Wang V. Atty Gen Usa

2009 Decisions

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Crawford V. Washington Cty Cys

2009 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Usa V. Juan De La Cruz

2009 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Holly Boylan V. Jackson Natl Life

2009 Decisions

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Fredy V. Atty Gen Usa

2009 Decisions

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Manuel Gustavo Tinizaray-Narva V. Atty Gen Usa

2009 Decisions

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Mary Whitesell V. Dobson Comm

2009 Decisions

USDC for the Western District of Pennsylvania

Usa V. Rufus Kirkland

2009 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey

Charles Hudson V. Siemens Logistics And Assembly

2009 Decisions

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Dong V. Atty Gen Usa

2009 Decisions

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Haley, Delphine Delacroix (Mss 291), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 291. Replies sent to Delphine Haley, Campbellsville, Kentucky, from individuals across Kentucky related to how the Commonwealth's communities were named. Initial query letter is included.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 85, No. 22, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news. Articles:

• Jenkins, Spencer. Professor Found Dead in Vehicle – Martha Richmond aka Bettina
• Lintner, Jonathan. Willie Taggart Returns to Hill – Football
• Hicks, Billy. Officials: Arts Venues Won’t Clash – Southern Kentucky Performing Arts Center, Van Meter Hall, SKyPAC
• Simpson, Mandy. Mid-Life Classes – Adult Learners
• Ulber, Emily. International Enrollment Rises – Admissions
• Cesare, Albert. A Thousand Words – Bill Schumm, Artists
• Harris, Shakia. Student Government Association Opens Drinking Age Debate
• Wilson, Laurel. Housing & Residence Life to Debut Dorm Version of MTV Cribs
• Erskine, Anne. Editorial Cartoon re: …

Vol. 60, No. 3, November 24, 2009, University Of Michigan Law School

Res Gestae

•Football Observations By The Unqualified •Letter to the Editor: LRAP •Justice At All Costs •The Fast and the Furious •This is Water •Ye Olde Issue Spotter •The Beer Guy •The Food Court •"Best" of LawOpen •Crossword •Kicking it Old School

Magruder-Clysdale Collection (Mss 284), Manuscripts & Folklife Archives

Manuscript Collection Finding Aids

Finding aid only for Manuscripts Collection 284. Correspondence of the Magruder and Clysdale families of Louisville, Kentucky, London, Ontario and Grand Bend, Ontario. The correspondence covers family matters and the progress of the Magruders' professional work and writing on Protestant theology and social issues. Includes photographs relating to the Clysdales and a related family, the Brighams.

Youtube Now More Accessible, Center For Persons With Disabilities

Blog Posts

No abstract provided.

Ceas E-News 11.24.2009, College Of Engineering And Applied Sciences

College of Engineering and Applied Sciences News

Tues, Dec. 8, SEDP conference: 89 seniors offer 32 projects

Prohibits Public Funding Of Schools Through Taxes. Initiative Constitutional Amendment

Initiatives

Prohibits property, sales, or income taxes from being used to fund California's public schools, colleges, and universities, or to buy textbooks for grades one through eight. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Elimination of most existing state and local government funding for education programs. Likely major shifts in state and local government budgeting.

Eliminates State Income And Property Taxes For All Residents 55 Years Old And Older. Initiative Constitutional Amendment

Initiatives

Exempts California residents who are 55 years old or older from paying state income and property taxes. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Annual state revenue losses of $15 billion or more due to new exemptions on personal income and estate taxation. Annual local government revenue losses of $5 billion to $10 billion due to new exemptions on property taxes.

Prohibits Public Schools From Establishing Educational Curriculum. Initiative Constitutional Amendment

Initiatives

Changes constitution to give parents or legal guardians the sole authority and responsibility to establish the educational curriculum of their child or ward. Prevents state and local governments and schools from establishing educational curriculum. Summary of estimate by Legislative Analyst and Director of Finance of fiscal impact on state and local government: Uncertain fiscal effect for local school districts and state governments depending upon how the measure is interpreted and implemented.

Staff Senate Executive Committee Minutes, 2009 November 24, Clemson University

Staff Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Resolution 370 - Power Lines Subsidy, Corporación De Fomento De La Producción, Chile

Latin American Energy Policies

The objective of this resolution is to regulate the subsidy that is awarded for projects of power transmission lines that utilize unconventional renewable energy sources.

The Murray Ledger And Times, November 24, 2009, The Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.