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Indicators For Improving Educational, Employment, And Economic Outcomes For Youth And Young Adults With Intellectual And Developmental Disabilities: A National Report On Existing Data Sources, Jennifer Sullivan Sulewski, Agnieszka Zalewska, John Butterworth

All Institute for Community Inclusion Publications

The following report summarizes available national data on educational, employment and economic outcomes for youth and young adults with intellectual disabilities (ID) over the years 2000-2010. These data can be used to benchmark progress in improving these outcomes for young adult population across the country and within individual states. Data is reported separately for two age groups of young adults (16-21 and 22-30) in order to capture possible differences between youth likely to still be receiving school services (through age 21) and those who have moved on from the education system.

How Youth Are Put At Risk By Parents’ Low-Wage Jobs, Lisa Dodson, Randy Albelda, Diana Salas Coronado, Marya Mtshali

Center for Social Policy Publications

In this report, we present a first-ever overview of what is known about the relationship between the status of youth and their parents’ low-wage jobs. Of the 20 million adolescents with working parents, 3.6 million (one out of every six) are in low-income families where parents have low-wage jobs. We identify several ways that young people are harmed by their parents’ low-wage, low-quality jobs that point to the urgency of this issue.

Breakfast And Lunch Participation In Massachusetts Schools, Center For Social Policy, University Of Massachusetts Boston, Massachusetts Budget And Policy Center, Massachusetts Law Reform Institute, Eos Foundation

Center for Social Policy Publications

The Center for Social Policy at the University of Massachusetts Boston (CSP), the Massachusetts Budget and Policy Center (MassBudget), and the Massachusetts Law Reform Institute (MLRI), with support from the Eos Foundation, established a research team to examine school food and related programs in Massachusetts.

While the team developed an overview of all federally funded food programs in Massachusetts, the focus of our work was on school meal programs and several aspects of the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP). The full project is composed of several individual pieces of research and analysis, most of which were primarily undertaken by one …

Organization And Efficiency Study Of Town Hall Departments: Town Of Carlisle, Massachusetts, Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center For Public Management, University Of Massachusetts Boston

Edward J. Collins Center for Public Management Publications

The Edward J. Collins, Jr. Center for Public Management (the Center) was retained by the Town of Carlisle to conduct an analysis of government operations for departments located at Town Hall. This analysis included the following departments.

• Town Accountant
• Treasurer/Collector
• Assessor
• Town Clerk
• Council on Aging
• Recreation
• Planning Board
• Conservation Commission
• Building Commissioner
• Housing Authority
• Board of Health

This report presents the results of the study, which began in June 2012, and was designed to provide an assessment of the efficiency and effectiveness of Town operations, identifying strengths and improvement opportunities relating to organization, staffing, and management.

In this concluding …

A Resource For Pastors And Counselors: Ministering To Spiritual And Emotional Needs Of Those In Ministry, Shirley Craven

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Some pastors are in need of pastoral care and counseling; unfortunately, many will never receive the care they need. Pastors often suffer in silence because they feel they cannot trust revealing their deep dark secrets with fellow clergy. The lack of confidentiality among pastors has caused leaders to struggle in silence with the very issues they preach against: adultery, fornication, pornography, drug, alcohol, etc. The fear of exposure has driven some pastors to seek help in other states where they can remain anonymous. Providing this type of resource will enable pastors to take control of their lives, and seek the …

The Korean-American Church In The 21st Century; A How To Model For Church Growth, Dongsik Kim

Doctoral Dissertations and Projects

Although Korean-Americans have high religious affiliation, they have a low religious commitment. Many Korean-Americans think of the church as a place for relaxation and social connection rather than a place of worship. With the distorted perspective towards the church, the Korean-American churches experience split and division; the church's growth stagnates or declines, and the church is no longer healthy. This project provides suggestions for becoming a healthy church through a case study of the Lord-Jesus Korean Church (LJKC) in Richmond, VA. Based on questionnaires, the project evaluates the effectiveness of the ministries of the LJKC and suggests recommendations for becoming …

Raising The Bar, Jiwei Wang

Research Collection School Of Accountancy

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An Assessment Of Policies On Polystyrene Food Ware Bans, Linda D. Nguyen

Master's Projects

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Ulnar Tunnel Syndrome., Abdo Bachoura, Sidney M Jacoby

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

Ulnar tunnel syndrome could be broadly defined as a compressive neuropathy of the ulnar nerve at the level of the wrist. The ulnar tunnel, or Guyon's canal, has a complex and variable anatomy. Various factors may precipitate the onset of ulnar tunnel syndrome. Patient presentation depends on the anatomic zone of ulnar nerve compression: zone I compression, motor and sensory signs and symptoms; zone II compression, isolated motor deficits; and zone III compression; purely sensory deficits. Conservative treatment such as activity modification may be helpful, but often, surgical exploration of the ulnar tunnel with subsequent ulnar nerve decompression is indicated.

Low Rate Of Infection Control In Enterococcal Periprosthetic Joint Infections., Mohammad R Rasouli, Mohan S Tripathi, Robert Kenyon, Nathan Wetters, Craig J Della Valle, Javad Parvizi

Department of Orthopaedic Surgery Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Enterococcal periprosthetic joint infections (PJIs) are rare after joint arthroplasty. These cases are usually reported in series of PJIs caused by other pathogens. Because few studies have focused only on enterococcal PJIs, management and control of infection of these cases have not yet been well defined.

QUESTIONS/PURPOSES: We asked (1) what is the proportion of enterococcal PJI in our institutes; and (2) what is the rate of infection control in these cases?

METHODS: We respectively identified 22 and 14 joints with monomicrobial and polymicrobial PJI, respectively, caused by enterococcus. The diagnosis of PJI was made based on the presence …

Acute Paroxysmal Airway Obstruction In Third Trimester Of Pregnancy, Toni Chahla Md, Stanlies D'Souza Md

All Scholarly Works

No abstract provided.

Multimodal Analgesia For Open Liver Resection In An Anti-Coagulated Patient, Ammar Yamani Md, Stanlies D'Souza Md

All Scholarly Works

No abstract provided.

The Extension Newsletter, Issue 76, Fall Semester 2012, Wright State University Retirees Association

The Extension Newsletter

An eight page newsletter from the Wright State University's Retirees Association.

Department Of Mathematical Sciences Newsletter, Fall 2012, University Of Montana--Missoula. Department Of Mathematical Sciences

Newsletters from the Department of Mathematical Sciences at UM

Mathematics Students Claim Five of Eight Noyce Scholarships / Bonnie Spence -- Remembering Professor Myers -- Math Professor Publishes New Text on Matroid Theory / Mary Riegel -- Notes From the Chair / Leonid Kalachev -- Former Student Publishes MAA Book / Mark Kayll -- Solution to the Problem in the Bill Derrick Article / Greg St. George -- International Exchange in Ethiopia / Solomon Harrar -- Alumni Reply Form -- Mark Kayll Wins Allendoerfer Award

...Of Cabbages And Kings, October 2012, Emeriti Society, University Of The Pacific

Emeriti Newsletter: "...Of Cabbages and Kings"

"...Of Cabbages and Kings" is the newsletter of the University of the Pacific Emeriti Society. Read more about the Emeriti Society of Pacific by clicking here.

Statistics Discipline Assessment Report 2012, Statistics Discipline

Assessment of Student Learning Reports

No abstract provided.

A Case Of Paroxysmal Obstruction Of Right Coronary Ostium, Adam Adler Md, Toni Chahla Md, Srinivasa Gutta Md, Stanlies D'Souza Md

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Mesenteric Ischemia Presenting As Preterm Labor, Stanlies D'Souza Md

All Scholarly Works

No abstract provided.

Tracheal Injury Following Blunt Trauma, Toni Chahla Md, Stanlies D'Souza Md

All Scholarly Works

No abstract provided.

Systemic Thrombosis After Cardiopulmonary Bypass In A Patient With Systemic Lupus Erythematosus, Ghassan Aljafar Md, Stanlies D'Souza Md

All Scholarly Works

No abstract provided.

Post-Dural Puncture Headache In A Pediatric Patient With Pseduotumor Cerebri, Ammar Yamani Md, Stanlies D'Souza Md

All Scholarly Works

No abstract provided.

One Lung Ventilation In A Patient With Seckel Syndrome, Aimen Houni Md, Stanlies D'Souza Md

All Scholarly Works

No abstract provided.

Ischemic Leg After Femoral Arterial Line Placement, Stanlies D'Souza Md

All Scholarly Works

No abstract provided.

A Case Of Septic Shock In A Parturient, Lakshmi Madabhushi Md, Stanlies D'Souza Md

All Scholarly Works

No abstract provided.

A Case Of Costello Syndrome, Stanlies D'Souza Md

All Scholarly Works

No abstract provided.

Aortic Tear Presenting As Acute Myocardial Infarction, Stanlies D'Souza Md

All Scholarly Works

No abstract provided.

A Case Of Flecainide Overdose, Abistanand Ankam Md, Stanlies D'Souza Md, Shanthan Sunku Md, Natalie Maida Md

All Scholarly Works

No abstract provided.

Aspiration In A Patient With Bowel Obstruction Status Postgastric Bypass Surgery, Stanlies D'Souza Md

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No abstract provided.

Crow's Nest, October 1, 2012, Crow's Nest Staff

Crow's Nest

The October 1, 2012, issue of the Crow's Nest.

International Relations In The Post-Industrial Era [Rephrasing The Third World], Owen Mordaunt

International Dialogue

Arthur Natella begins his book by stating that the concept of the “Third World” is out of date. The dominant attitude is that Third World people would to see things as they are seen by First World nations and do things their way if they are better educated. But the standard for measuring social values, according to Natella, is outdated, for various reasons. Among these is the fact that the United States is a debtor nation. Secondly, it is no longer a “manufacturing-based society” but one that is “service-based” or an “information-gathering nation, with its advanced technology often more geared …