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Emmett Scott Recreation Center Director Speaks On Unity At Kwanzaa, Winthrop University

Winthrop News 2011

• Latoya Mayes '06, who earned her B.A. in mass communication at Winthrop, is the keynote speaker for this year's Kwanzaa celebration.
• The celebration will be held Nov. 29 at 7 p.m. in Dina’s Place, located in the DiGiorgio Campus Center.

Alone In The Trenches: An Evening With Esera Tuaolo Event Flyer 2011, Joseph A. Santiago, Keith Labelle

Lesbian Gay Bisexual Transgender Queer Center

Come hear Esera Tuaolo's searing story of terror and hope on Monday, November 28, 2011 at 7:30 PM in Edwards Hall Auditorium. Tuaolo, a Samoan raised on a Hawaiian banana plantation, had a natural talent, football. He went on to play for five NFL teams: the Green Bay Packers, the Minnesota Vikings, the Jacksonville Jaguars, the Carolina Panthers, and the Atlanta Falcons in the 1999 Super Bowl. But for the nine years he played professional football he lived in terror that when his face flashed upon the TV screen, someone would divulge his darkest secret. Esera Tuaolo is gay. …

Grand Valley Forum, Volume 036, Number 14, November 28, 2011, Grand Valley State University

2011-2012, Volume 36

Grand Valley Forum is Grand Valley State's faculty and staff newsletter, published from 1976 to the present.

11/28/2011 - Police Seek Chemistry Vandalism Information.Pdf, University Marketing And Communications

2011

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The Metaphor Of Marriage In Hosea, Leif Harald Fredheim

Capstone Research Projects

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Columbia Chronicle (11/28/2011), Columbia College Chicago

Columbia Chronicle

Student newspaper from November 28, 2011 entitled The Columbia Chronicle. This issue is 44 pages and is listed as Volume 47, Number 13. Cover story: "New mission for AEMM" Editor-in-Chief: Brianna Wellen

Strengthening Family Caregivers, Center For Persons With Disabilities

Blog Posts

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Communiqué, November 28, 2011, Lindenwood University

Communiqué

The Communiqué was the faculty/staff newsletter for Lindenwood University/College from 1982 to 2016.

Volume 11, Issue 42: November 28, 2011, Women's Studies & Gender Studies Program

Women's Studies & Gender Studies: Digest Magazine

No abstract provided.

Artificial Intelligence And Angelology, Howard P. Kainz

Philosophy Faculty Research and Publications

No abstract provided.

The Daily Gamecock, Monday, November 28, 2011, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

November

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Commentary On "Strengthening Families: Parents' Voices On Discipline And Child Rearing", Matthew Sanders

Journal of Family Strengths

There is a growing consensus among professionals working with parents and children, and advocates for child rights, that a ban on the use of corporal punishment (CP) in raising children is justified in accordance with the United Nations Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC, 1989). However, this is an issue which seems to polarize people and opponents of banning CP have attacked the scientific literature and made dire predictions of adverse consequences if parents are not allowed to use CP. The problem is that so much attention has been focused on the “to spank or not to spank” …

Influence Of Supraglottal Geometry And Modeling Choices On The Flow-Induced Vibration Of A Computational Vocal Fold Model, Timothy E. Shurtz

Theses and Dissertations

Computational models of the flow-induced vibrations of the vocal folds are powerful tools that can be used in conjunction with physical experiments to better understand voice production. This thesis research has been performed to contribute to the understanding of vocal fold dynamics as well as several aspects of computational modeling of the vocal folds. In particular, the effects of supraglottal geometry have been analyzed using a computational model of the vocal folds and laryngeal airway. In addition, three important computational modeling parameters (contact line location, Poisson's ratio, and symmetry assumptions) have been systematically varied to determine their influence on model …

Improved Stereo Vision Methods For Fpga-Based Computing Platforms, Wade S. Fife

Theses and Dissertations

Stereo vision is a very useful, yet challenging technology for a wide variety of applications. One of the greatest challenges is meeting the computational demands of stereo vision applications that require real-time performance. The FPGA (Field Programmable Gate Array) is a readily-available technology that allows many stereo vision methods to be implemented while meeting the strict real-time performance requirements of some applications. Some of the best results have been obtained using non-parametric stereo correlation methods, such as the rank and census transform. Yet relatively little work has been done to study these methods or to propose new algorithms based on …

Programming And Audits Committee Meeting Agenda 11/28/2011, University Of South Florida. Student Government Senate

Legislative Branch Publications

Student Government Senate Committee on Programming and Audits meeting agenda for 11/28/2011

Unbound States Of 32Cl And The 31S(P,Γ) 32Cl Reaction Rate, M. Matoš, J. C. Blackmon, L. E. Linhardt, D. W. Bardayan, C. D. Nesaraja, J. A. Clark, C. M. Deibel, P. D. O'Malley, P. D. Parker

Faculty Publications

The 31S(p,γ)32Cl reaction is expected to provide the dominant break-out path from the SiP cycle in novae and is important for understanding enrichments of sulfur observed in some nova ejecta. We studied the 32S(3He,t)32Cl charge-exchange reaction to determine properties of proton-unbound levels in 32Cl that have previously contributed significant uncertainties to the 31S(p,γ)32Cl reaction rate. Measured triton magnetic rigidities were used to determine excitation energies in 32Cl. Proton-branching ratios were obtained by detecting decay protons from unbound 32Cl states in coincidence with tritons. An improved 31S(p,γ)32Cl reaction rate was calculated including robust statistical and systematic uncertainties. © 2011 American Physical …

Mobile Os And Peer-To-Peer Gaming Integration With Iphone Ios, Stephen Jackson

Senior Seminars

Smartphones enable a new rich user experience in pervasive computing. This paper presents a report of a system that delivers customized gaming content to mobile devices. As a demonstration of this system's capabilities, an application was designed to deliver peer-to-peer game play throughout Apple iPhones.

2011-12 Faculty Senate - November 28, 2011 Minutes Summary, Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Agendas & Minutes

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Daily Eastern News: November 28, 2011, Eastern Illinois University

November

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Nems360.Com: A Cosmic Perspective: Oxford Science Cafe Explores The Universe, Admin

University of Mississippi News

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Conference Call Of The Federal Open Market Committee On November 28, 2011, Federal Reserve System: Board Of Governors: Federal Open Market Committee (Fomc)

Documents

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State V. Guel Appellant's Brief Dckt. 38149

Not Reported

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The Decision-Making Process Of Finding Students With Significant Intellectual Disabilities Eligible For Participation In The Virginia Alternate Assessment Program, Karren Streagle

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this study was to understand the decision-making process used by IEP teams and case managers for students with significant intellectual disabilities who participate in alternate assessments based on aligned academic achievement standards (AA-AAS). Semi-structured in-depth interviews were conducted with case managers for students participating in the Virginia Alternate Assessment Program (VAAP) from school divisions in central Virginia. Traditional inductive data analysis techniques were used to analyze data collected from the in-depth interviews, the researcher’s reflexive field notes and observations, and a review of VAAP training and guidance documents provided by study participants. Findings illuminated the decision-making process …

Use Of Historic Tax Credits For School Construction In Virginia: Costs, Benefits, Administrative Implications, And Public Policy Issues, Paola Brooks

Theses and Dissertations

A number of studies show that school facilities in the United States are deteriorating and that a substantial outlay of financial capital is required to bring school facilities to good overall condition. The current economic environment, marked by slow growth, high unemployment, and low tax revenues has highlighted widespread issues with the financial condition and fiscal sustainability of local governments. While studies show that the success of the educational process is related to the condition of school facilities, providing a safe and effective educational environment for students and teachers is a great challenge for local governments. Alternative sources of funding …

Carry And Expand: A New Nomadic Interaction Paradigm, Richard B. Arthur

Theses and Dissertations

People are nomadic; traveling from place to place. As a user travels, he may need access to his digital information, including his data, applications, and settings. A convenient way to supply this access is to have the user carry that digital information in a portable computer such as a laptop or smart phone. As Moore's Law continues to operate, devices such as smart phones can easily perform the computing necessary for a user's work. Unfortunately, the amount of data a human can receive and convey through such devices is limited. To receive more information humans require more screen real estate. …

Barriers To Persistence In Adult Basic Education: The Experiences Of African American Learners, Simone Thomas

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

One of the most pervasive issues facing educators and administrators in Adult Basic Education (ABE) is student persistence. The purposes of this qualitative study were 1) to identify the experiences that African American adult learners associated with their decisions to leave ABE programs; 2) to ascertain the impact of participants' perceptions of participation in ABE relative to their self perceptions and individual learning goals; and 3) to examine the extent to which barriers perceived by participants were consistent with barriers identified in the existing literature. Three research questions guided this study: 1) what experiences do participants associate with past decisions …

An Investigation Of Psychiatry Residents' Important Experiences, Jody G. Long

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This research study was conducted to explore the phenomenon of the third-year experiences of the psychiatry residents. A review of the literature identified themes and subthemes related to the third-year of psychiatry education. The study was conducted at a university health science center. Data were collected from five residents using participant interviews, focus groups, and research observation. The research question was, "What are the important experiences of psychiatry residents and what meaning to they ascribe to these experiences in their acquisition of psychiatry skill?" Qualitative methodology provided a systemic approach for answering the research question through a detailed analysis of …

Glances: An Analysis Of The Song Cycle By Tom Cipullo, Renee Mae Clair

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This document is an analysis of the song cycle glances, written in 2002by Tom Cipullo. glances tells a story, the emotional journey in an affair of unrequited love, and is unified through themes of paradox, mythology, and reflection. Marks in the score for specific times between individual songs synchronize the dramatic effect. Musical devices that unify the song cycle include: pitch centers, vocal range, vocal leaps, length and placement of song, use of tritone as a structural element, changes of tempo, and sudden dynamic shifts.

Compassion Fatigue, Compassion Satisfaction, And Burnout Among Police Officers Who Have Experienced A Previous Perceived Trauma, Laura M. Battle

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

Abstract The purpose of the study was to determine if there was a difference between levels of compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burnout among police officers in regard to years of experience adn whether or not they had experienced a previous perceived trauma. Commissioned police officers from a large urban police department in the Mid-South (N = 1,390) participated in the survey, which included a demographic survey, a trauma indicator, and the ProQol inventory which is comprised of three sub-scales: compassion fatigue, compassion satisfaction, and burnout. Each of the three sub-scales have a range from 0 (low compassion fatigue, high …

An Evaluation Of Ethnic Representation Within Three Third Grade Basal Reading Series, Ashlee Hirsh Horton

Electronic Theses and Dissertations Archive

This content analysis study examined 99 basal reading narratives from three publishers: Harcourt, SRA-McGraw Hill and Scott Foresman. The stories were classified according to the ethnicity of major characters. The observed frequencies were compared to the expected frequencies to indicate over representation, adequate representation or under representation based on the ethnic breakdown of the student population on the state of Tennessee and national levels. The stories identified "African American" (n = 18) were investigated further to determine if the elements of quality African American literature (Hefflin & Barksdale-Ladd. 2001) were present. Cohen's Kappa indicated strong agreement between the two raters …