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Freshmen English Grade Point Average At Piedmont Virginia Community College Correlates To Success On Old Dominion University's Exit Examination Of Writing Proficiency, Louise Schatz

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to determine if transfer student's grades in 100 and 200 level English classes from Piedmont Virginia Community College are a predictor of initial pass rates on Old Dominion University's Exit Examination of Writing Proficiency.

Determining Attitudes Of Middle School History Teachers Toward Integrating Contextual Learning Projects Into The Core Curriculum, Amanda Roberts

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to determine the attitudes of middle school history teachers toward integration of contextual learning activities into their academic curriculum to enhance student learning.

Employees' Attitudes And Perceptions Toward Training Opportunities At Joint Transformation Command-Intelligence Norfolk, Virginia, Kisha Wilkins

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The purpose of this study was to conduct an analysis of junior and senior civilians' attitudes toward training and professional development at Joint Transformation Command-Intelligence.

Evaluation Of The Effectiveness Of Hands-On Corrosion Control Training Using Metered Resistance Measurements To Assess Sailors' Comprehension, Douglas Nichols

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to evaluate the success of combat systems topside preservation training using a cost effective method to self-assess the efficiency of shipboard corrosion control procedures.

Perceptions Of Company Officer Competency By Firefighters And Company Officers Of Norfolk Fire-Rescue, Paul Savage

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to compare the perceptions of Norfolk Fire-Rescue firefighters, Lieutenants, and Captains of the level of competency of Norfolk Fire-Rescue company officers as prescribed by NFPA Standard 1021.

Effectiveness Of Using Inquiry Based Instruction To Increase Students Performance In High School Biology As Bardwell Institute, Keli Blyth

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to determine if student learning was enhanced through the use of inquiry teaching methods in high school biology.

Availability Of Electronic Copies Of Instructional Materials For Career And Technical Education, Farid Safarmamadov

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The purpose of this study was to determine the availability of electronic copies of state level curriculum materials for career and technical education.

Computer Based Instruction And Its Effects On 21st Century Learners, Molly Knaack

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The problem of this study was to determine if the use of computer assisted instruction enhanced the performance of students in Algebra 1.

Effectiveness Of Group Instructional Technology Staff Development Versus Individualized Training Among Middle And High School Teachers, Tina Evans

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The purpose of this study was to determine whether instructional technology training in Isle of Wight County met the needs of the professional staff.

Implementation Of Pediatric Shoulder Ultrasound At The University Of Virginia Medical Center, Amy Dela Cruz

OTS Master's Level Projects & Papers

The goal of this study was to implement pediatric shoulder protocols in the general ultrasound division at the University of Virginia Medical School

A Review Of Bast Fibres And Their Composites. Part 1 - Fibres As Reinforcements, John Summerscales, Nilmini P.J. Dissanayake, Amandeep S. Virk, Wayne Hall

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Bast fibres are defined as those obtained from the outer cell layers of the stems of various plants. The fibres find use in textile applications and are increasingly being considered as reinforcements for polymer-matrix composites as they are perceived to be "sustainable". The fibres are composed primarily of cellulose which potentially has a Young's modulus of similar to 140 GPa (being a value comparable with man-made aramid [Kevlar/Twaron] fibres). The plants which are currently attracting most interest are flax and hemp (in temperate climates) or jute and kenaf (in tropical climates). This review paper will consider the growth, harvesting and …

A Review Of Bast Fibres And Their Composites. Part 2 - Composites, John Summerscales, Nilmini Dissanayake, Amandeep Virk, Wayne Hall

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

Bast fibres are defined as those obtained from the outer cell layers of the stems of various plants. The fibres find use in textile applications and are increasingly being considered as reinforcements for polymer matrix composites as they are perceived to be "sustainable". The fibres are composed primarily of cellulose which potentially has a Young's modulus of similar to 140 GPa (being a value comparable with man-made aramid [Kevlar/Twaron] fibres). The plants which are currently attracting most interest are flax and hemp (in temperate climates) or jute and kenaf (in tropical climates). Part 2 of this review will consider the …

Context-Dependent Partitioning Of Motor Learning In Bimanual Movements, Ian S. Howard, James N. Ingram, Daniel M. Wolpert

School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics

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‘Food For Life’: Looking Beyond The Horizon, Charles A. Francis, John W. Doran

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Our real challenge appears to be anticipating what the major challenges and constraints will be to food production and distribution a decade or more into the future. This could be called ‘Beyond the Horizon’ thinking. Today there is little disagreement over the massive depletion on a global scale of two essential inputs to agriculture: fossil fuels and fresh water. We also recognize that phosphorus is found in concentrated form in only a few deposits in nature, and that agriculture is rapidly using this limited resource and dispersing it through harvested products and soil loss from fields in forms that make …

Spring Grazing Impacts On The Vegetation Of Reed Canarygrass–Invaded Wetlands, Heidi Hilhouse, Susan J. Tunnell, James L. Stubbendieck

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

The Rainwater Basin region in Nebraska is critically important stopover habitat for spring waterfowl migrations, but the ability of these sites to produce sufficient food for migrating waterfowl is endangered by the invasion of reed canarygrass (Phalaris arundinacea L.). This species produces thick litter layers and abundant aboveground biomass, reducing germination and seedling survival of the annual plant species responsible for much of the seed production in the area. Cattle grazing often is used as a management tool in the Rainwater Basin to slow or reverse reed canarygrass invasion and to improve growing conditions for more desirable plant species. …

Table Of Contents, Editorial Board, Law School Faculty And Administration, Advisory Board, Advisory Council, Unlv Gaming Law Journal, University Of Nevada, Las Vegas -- William S. Boyd School Of Law

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

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Letter From Anthony Coles, President Of The International Masters Of Gaming Law, Anthony Coles

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

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Letter From Senator Harry Reid Congratulating The Law School On The Publication Of The Inaugural Issue Of The Unlv Gaming Law Journal, Harry Reid

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

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Letter From Congressman Dean Heller Congratulating The Law School On The Publication Of The Inaugural Issue Of The Unlv Gaming Law Journal, Dean Heller

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

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A Post-Carcieri Vocabulary Exercise: What If "Now" Really Means "Then"?, Heidi M. Staudenmaier, Ruth K. Khalsa

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

When the Indian Reorganization Act1 (“IRA”) was passed in 1934, it officially defined an “Indian” as a member of a recognized tribe “now under federal jurisdiction.” For nearly three-quarters of a century, this definition of an Indian and an Indian tribe — hallmarked by the four-word phrase “now under federal jurisdiction” — guided federal policy and agency action on a host of matters, including management of federal lands, land-into-trust acquisitions made on behalf of tribes, and — after 1988 — application of the Indian Gaming Regulatory Act (“IGRA”).

In February 2009, however, the United States Supreme Court upended seventy-five years …

Betting On Dog Racing. The Next Legalised Gambling Opportunity In South Africa? A Cautionary Note From The Regulation Of Greyhound Racing In Great Britain, Marita Carnelley

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

This article commences with a brief overview of the history of dog racing in South Africa. It provides a synopsis of South Africa’s current legal position on dog racing and the betting thereon. The main question this article addresses is whether there is any policy reason why dog racing and wagering should not be legalised and regulated. Furthermore, some comments are included discussing how such regulation should fit into the broader existing gambling regulatory framework should the legislature make the decision to legalise dog racing and wagering.

The article concludes with a discussion of the greyhound racing industry in Britain …

Rewarding Trespass & Other Enigmas: The Strange World Of Self-Exclusion & Casino Liability, Emir Aly Crowne-Mohammed, Meredith A. Harper

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

In this paper, the authors address many of the tortious and contractual issues associated with the liability of casinos to problem gamblers. The issues in tort are analyzed through the traditional elements of the action – duty of care, standard of care, proximity, and recognizable loss. Under contract law, the authors examine the problems associated with consideration and mental capacity when problem gamblers sign a contractual undertaking to be excluded from casinos and other gaming venues.

Many of the references cited in this work relate to the Province of Ontario because an earlier article (and report) on the issue of …

Luck Of The Irish: Will The Casinos Tranform From Gaelic Grey To Gaelic Green $$, William N. Thompson

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

As the first decade of the twenty-first century evolved, Ireland was one of only two countries in the European Union that did not have legal, regulated casinos. The Irish Gaming and Lotteries Act of 1956 does not prohibit games with equal chances. Moreover, games can be conducted lawfully, according to the Act, if promoters assess minor seat charges to players, and “the promoter derives no personal profit from the promotion of the game.” Additionally, Part III of the 1956 law indicates that amusement centers can have slot machines that award small prizes. The Act also includes provisions for private lotteries, …

Sparks Nugget. State Tax Exemption Of Food Used By Casinos For Comped Meals, Steve Johnson

UNLV Gaming Law Journal

In their search for new sources of revenue, states have legalized and sought to tax many kinds of gaming. Forty-eight of the fifty states of the United States permit one or more types of legal gaming. An important technique in casino and some other types of gaming is giving “comps” – complimentary goods or services – to player-customers. A frequent type of comp is free meals on the casino premises or elsewhere. Gaming establishments also often give free meals to their employees.

Comps have been controversial for federal income tax purposes. A recent Nevada case, Sparks Nugget, and related cases …

Fertilizer Rate Effects On Forage Yield Stability And Nutrient Uptake Of Midland Bermudagrass, John A. Guretzky, Maru K. Kering, Jagadeesh Mosali, Eddie Funderburg, Jon T. Biermacher

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Our objectives were to document effects of nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), and potassium (K) fertilizer rates on forage yields and uptake of N, P, and K by Midland bermudagrass [Cynodon dactylon (L.) Pers.] on a Minco fine, sandy loam in southern Oklahoma. After six years of this long-term experiment, forage yield responses to fertilization were mixed and depended on year. Stability analysis indicated forage yields responded positively to N fertilization during favorable weather conditions but negatively during poor weather conditions. Application of 112 kg N ha⁻¹ provided the best yield stability and mean annual forage yield among treatments, …

Crop Registration: The Pathway To Public Access Of Plant Genetic Materials To Build Crops For The Future, D. D. Ellis, K. A. Garland-Campbell, J. A. Grotenhuis, M. M. Jenderek, Jeffrey F. Pedersen

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Starting in 1926 and continuing for 80+ yr, 11,241 crop genetic materials have been registered as of 31 Dec. 2008. The crop registration process is an important pathway to publically describe and document new and useful genetic materials and to incorporate these into the public domain via the National Plant Germplasm System (NPGS). Crop Registration materials are now searchable via the Germplasm Resources Information Network (GRIN) and demand for registered materials remains strong with more than 9150 registered accessions distributed in the past 26 yr by the NPGS. Guidelines continue to evolve to accommodate global factors effecting germplasm exchange such …

Corinthians, Robby Waddell Dr.

Syllabus Repository

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Old Testament Survey, Steelman Library, G White

Syllabus Repository

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Old Testament Survey, Steelman Library, G. A. White Dr.

Syllabus Repository

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Honors Speaking, Steelman Library, Barbara B. Nixon Ph.D. (Abd)

Syllabus Repository

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