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Reporter - December 2nd 2011, Rit Reporter Staff

University Publications

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 87, No. 25, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

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

• Bratcher, Nick. Parking Offers Backup Plans with High School Fans in Bowling Green
• Wade, Katherine. Block 12 Hotel Bid Possible from Campbell Lane Developer
• A Big Red Birthday
• Ransdell Hall Receives Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design Gold Certification
• West, Natalie. L is for Lesbian – Mariah Yelverton
• Bratcher, Nick. WKU Store to Open New Location in Spring
• Anderson, Anna. WKU Glasgow Instructor Represents Habitat for Humanity in Haiti – Patrick Brown
• Koch, Cameron. WKU Grads Hope to Create Next Big Social Network – Adam McDonald, Antonio Bruna
• Vogt, …

V. 79, Issue 10, December 2, 2011

Archway (1946-2020)

No abstract provided.

A Matter Of Seconds: An Interpretive Study On Media Reporting Of Life-Threatened Children, James M. Kavanaugh

College of Journalism and Mass Communications: Theses

Based on the premise that journalists and media systems have an ethical responsibility to report on the issue of child mortality, this interpretive study examines the question of how they can do so effectively, with the possibility of inspiring generous action among their audiences. The study compares results from human science research on charitable giving to distant victims, with a set of interviews involving a diverse group of media specialists. In conclusion, while the media staff of nonprofit organizations, compared to journalists, tend to be more aware of social research related to charitable giving, as well as more comfortable with …

The Murray State News, December 2, 2011, The Murray State News

Murray State University Collection

No abstract provided.

The Tiger Vol. 106 Issue 12 2011-12-02, Clemson University

Tiger Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Disparate Degrees Of Hypervariable Loop Flexibility Control T Cell Receptor Cross-Reactivity, Specificity, And Binding Mechanism, Daniel R. Scott, Oleg Y. Borbulevych, Kurt H. Piepenbrink, Steven A. Corcelli, Brian M. Baker

Food for Health: Publications

αβ T cell receptors recognize multiple antigenic peptides bound and presented by major histocompatibility complex molecules. TCR cross-reactivity has been attributed in part to flexibility of the complementarity-determining region loops, yet there have been limited direct studies of loop dynamics to determine the extent of its role. Here we studied the flexibility of the binding loops of the αβ TCR A6 utilizing crystallographic, spectroscopic, and computational methods. A significant role for flexibility in binding and cross-reactivity was indicated only for the CDR3α and CDR3β hypervariable loops. Examination of the energy landscapes of these two loops indicated that CDR3β possesses a …

The Bison, December 2, 2011

The Bison Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Water Borne Diseases: A Cry Of A Trapped Community, Passmore Mudundulu

Community and Regional Planning Program: Theses

The purpose of this study was to understand the problem of attaining safe and clean water that has contributed to high incidence of water borne diseases and to investigate its effects on the residents of Chawama Township, Lusaka, Zambia. A survey was used to collect data from 400 male and female participants to determine their source, treatment and storage of water; sanitary facilities; attitude, experience and knowledge of waterborne diseases. Findings indicated that, the most common source of water was communal city taps and residents did not boil or add chlorine to make it safe for use, making it susceptible …

Faculty Senate Meeting Minutes Dec 2, 2011, A-State Faculty Senate

Faculty Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

Flyer News, Vol. 59, No. 18 (Dec. 2, 2011), University Of Dayton

Flyer News

Student-run newspaper of the University of Dayton.

The Daily Gamecock, Friday, December 2, 2011, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

December

No abstract provided.

Local Government Relations In Knox County Executive Collaboration And Its Impact, J. Ryan Sowell

Pursuit - The Journal of Undergraduate Research at The University of Tennessee

The recent governmental history of Knoxville and Knox County represents an intriguing case study of interest-group-led referendums, corruption, and reform. Recent structural reforms were a direct response to the unethical behavior displayed by some members of the Knox County Commission, but indirectly the changes attempted to address a number of lingering community issues. When placed in the context of the community’s contemporary political history, the reforms' significance becomes apparent. In the past twenty years the greater Knoxville community experienced intergovernmental court battles, a failed unification referendum, a sheriff with unprecedented political clout, and state legislative intervention. Executive leadership has had …

The Impact Of Surface Coal Mining On Residential Property Values: A Hedonic Price Analysis, Austin M. Williams

Pursuit - The Journal of Undergraduate Research at The University of Tennessee

The use of certain surface mining techniques is currently a heavily-debated environmental issue and one where consideration of non-market values is likely to lead to the creation of better public policy. This study uses the hedonic pricing method to investigate the impact that surface coal mines have on residential property values. The results of this statistical analysis show that as the number of surface mines and their average production increases, the median value of housing units in a county significantly decreases. In particular, for the three model specifications explored, it is estimated that the addition of a surface mine to …

Daily Eastern News: December 02, 2011, Eastern Illinois University

December

No abstract provided.

Perceived Containment As A Predictor Of Children’S Aggression Towards Peers, Kristina L. Gowin

Pursuit - The Journal of Undergraduate Research at The University of Tennessee

The current study investigates the extent to which children’s levels of perceived containment predict their aggression towards peers in a community program in a sample of 132 school-age children (Mean age = 8.83 years; 55% male). Perceived Containment was assessed by the administration of the Perceived Containment Questionnaire (PCQ) (Schneider et al., 2003). Relational Aggression was measured by using the Children’s Social Behavior Scale-Teacher Report (Crick et al., 1996). Children’s ratings on the Perceived Containment Questionnaire were found to be unrelated to staff reports of relational aggression. However, a direct relationship was discovered between children's ratings on the Perceived Containment …

12/2/2011, Slutzker Center For International Students

Newsletters from Slutzker Center for International Services - SCIS News

No abstract provided.

Martin V. Smith Clerk's Record V. 4 Dckt. 36055

Idaho Supreme Court Records & Briefs, All

No abstract provided.

The Political Effect Of The Ku Klux Klan In North Dakota, Trevor M. Magel

Department of History: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

The 1920s was a transitional decade in the political history of the United States. Progressivism did not have the influence it had had in the first couple of decades of the 20th Century but its ideas were still part of the debate. But many other elements became more prominent such as: Americanism, Urbanization, and Nativism. North Dakota is a good case study of these trends and how the Klan tried to use these trends to gain power. The Nonpartisan League, Independent Voters' Association, and Ku Klux Klan conflict in North Dakota reflected broader political conflicts happening within the country over …

The Echo: December 2, 2011, Taylor University

2011-2012 (Volume 99)

Reflection vs. Intuition – Cognitive Reflection Test (CRT) – Defending the Humanities – The Presidential Pursuit – Top 5 News Events of the Week – Music brings support for AIDS relief – The Bubble – American students released – China recognized as threat to US power – Around The World In 30 Seconds – Like a Voss – Depression: Unspoken but felt – DIY holiday gifts – Gifts that give back – Dear Ronnie – Trend of the Week – Quick Question? – Social Media gone Taylor – John’s Fact of the Week – Christmas around the world – Local …

Crusader, December, 2, 2011, College Of The Holy Cross

Student Newspapers

The student newspaper for the College of the Holy Cross in Worcester, Massachusetts. Articles include coverage of campus events and issues, sports, editorials and special features.

Conflict Intensifies Between Colombia's President Juan Manuel Santos And Ex-President ÁLvaro Uribe, Andrã©S Gaudã­N

NotiSur

No abstract provided.

Jesus Music: The Story Of The Jesus Movement And Evaluation Of Its Musical Impact, Shimon K. Galiley

Senior Honors Theses

Few recent historical developments have had as much impact on American Evangelical Christianity as the Jesus Movement. Dating back only a few decades, this movement resulted in the conversion of many countercultural youth and the consequent revitalization of many American churches. One of the greatest impacts of the Jesus Movement was its new music which came to be known as “Jesus Music.”

This thesis describes the history of the Jesus Movement and the musical impact it had on American Evangelical Christianity.

Best Practice Considerations For Arriving At A State Entity Or Agency, Institute For Public Health And Justice, Status Offenders

Policy & Position Papers

No abstract provided.

Healthcare Acquired Infection Risk And Toothbrush Contamination In The Icu., Michelle Frazelle

Theses and Dissertations

Healthcare acquired infections (HAIs) are a complex and multi-factorial problem associated with high morbidity, mortality, and cost. Toothbrushes (TBs) may be at risk for contamination with potential pathogenic microorganisms (PPMs) from the patient care environment or autoinnoculation from the patient. We focused on three PPMs: multiply resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), vancomycin resistant Enterococcus (VRE), and Acinetobacter. Specific aims were to (1) describe environmental factors associated with TB contamination in the ICU; (2) describe the relationship between TB contamination and oral colonization in critically ill adults.

Understanding Mothers Of Late Preterm Infants, Brenda Baker

Theses and Dissertations

The experience of becoming a mother is a personal and social experience influenced by individual characteristics, friends and family, and the infant. The journey to become a mother encompasses concepts of maternal competence and responsiveness. The purpose of this study was to examine maternal competence and responsiveness to the infant in mothers of late preterm infants compared to mothers of full term infants. The conceptual model for this work was based on the work of Reva Rubin describing maternal identity and role development. Maternal competence and responsiveness are components of maternal role and are influenced by social support, maternal self-esteem, …

Global Change, Global Trade, And The Next Wave Of Plant Invasions, Bethany A. Bradley, Dana M. Blumenthal, Regan Early, Edwin D. Grosholz, Joshua J. Lawler, Luke P. Miller, Cascade J.B. Sorte, Carla M. D'Antonio, Jeffrey M. Diez, Jeffrey S. Dukes, Ines Ibanez, Julian D. Olden

Faculty Publications, Biological Sciences

Many non-native plants in the US have become problematic invaders of native and managed ecosystems, but a new generation of invasive species may be at our doorstep. Here, we review trends in the horticultural trade and invasion patterns of previously introduced species and show that novel species introductions from emerging horticultural trade partners are likely to rapidly increase invasion risk. At the same time, climate change and water restrictions are increasing demand for new types of species adapted to warm and dry environments. This confluence of forces could expose the US to a range of new invasive species, including many …

Virtual Microstructure Generation Of Asphaltic Mixtures, Mohammad Haft-Javaherian

Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

This thesis describes the development and application of a virtual microstructure generator incorporated with post-processing image analysis methods that can be used to fabricate a virtual, two-dimensional microstructure of asphaltic mixtures. In the generator, geometrical characteristics such as aggregate gradation, aggregate area fraction, angularity, orientation, and elongation were used to transform data from a three-dimensional (3D) mixture into its two-dimensional (2D) microstructure. The 2D virtual microstructures were generated from real 3D mixture information of asphaltic composites. Resulting virtual microstructures were then compared to real cross-sectional microstructure images obtained from actual samples for validation. Comparison presented a good agreement between the …

The Bg News December 2, 2011, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. December 2, 2011. Volume 102-Issue 44.

December 2, 2011, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.