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Elizabeth Caserta V. Geico Gen Ins Co Dec 2012

Elizabeth Caserta V. Geico Gen Ins Co

2012 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania


Peter A. Tucci Jr. V. Hartford Financial Services Gr Dec 2012

Peter A. Tucci Jr. V. Hartford Financial Services Gr

2012 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey


Completion Of Hankel Partial Contractions Of Extremal Type, Raúl E. Curto, Sang Hoon Lee, Jasang Yoon Dec 2012

Completion Of Hankel Partial Contractions Of Extremal Type, Raúl E. Curto, Sang Hoon Lee, Jasang Yoon

School of Mathematical & Statistical Sciences Faculty Publications

We find concrete necessary and sufficient conditions for the existence of contractive completions of Hankel partial contractions of size 4 × 4 in the extremal case. Along the way we introduce a new approach that allows us to solve, algorithmically, the contractive completion problem for 4 × 4 Hankel matrices. As an application, we obtain a concrete example of a partially contractive 4 × 4 Hankel matrix, which does not admit a contractive completion.


Tuning Of Alternative Splicing - Switch From Proto-Oncogene To Tumor Suppressor, Aleksandra Shchelkunova, Boris Ermolinsky, Meghan Boyle, Ivan Mendez, Michael Lehker, Karen S. Martirosyan, Alexander V. Kazanksy Dec 2012

Tuning Of Alternative Splicing - Switch From Proto-Oncogene To Tumor Suppressor, Aleksandra Shchelkunova, Boris Ermolinsky, Meghan Boyle, Ivan Mendez, Michael Lehker, Karen S. Martirosyan, Alexander V. Kazanksy

Health & Biomedical Sciences Faculty Publications

STAT5B, a specific member of the STAT family, is intimately associated with prostate tumor progression. While the full form of STAT5B is thought to promote tumor progression, a naturally occurring truncated isoform acts as a tumor suppressor. We previously demonstrated that truncated STAT5 is generated by insertion of an alternatively spliced exon and results in the introduction of an early termination codon. Present approaches targeting STAT proteins based on inhibition of functional domains of STAT's, such as DNA-binding, cooperative binding (protein-protein interaction), dimerization and phosphorylation will halt the action of the entire gene, both the proto-oncogenic and tumor suppressor functions …


On The Peakon And Soliton Solutions Of An Integrable Pde With Cubic Nonlinearities, Rossen Ivanov, Tony Lyons Dec 2012

On The Peakon And Soliton Solutions Of An Integrable Pde With Cubic Nonlinearities, Rossen Ivanov, Tony Lyons

Conference papers

The interest in the singular solutions (peakons) has been inspired by the Camassa-Holm (CH) equation and its peakons. An integrable peakon equation with cubic nonlinearities was first discovered by Qiao. Another integrable equation with cubic nonlinearities was introduced by V. Novikov . We investigate the peakon and soliton solutions of the Qiao equation.


Meniscal Repair Outcomes At Greater Than Five Years: A Systematic Literature Review And Meta-Analysis, Jeffrey J. Nepple, Warren R. Dunn, Rick W. Wright Dec 2012

Meniscal Repair Outcomes At Greater Than Five Years: A Systematic Literature Review And Meta-Analysis, Jeffrey J. Nepple, Warren R. Dunn, Rick W. Wright

Open Access Publications

No abstract provided.


Uab Research Shows Type 2 Diabetes Remission Is Possible Through Diet, Exercise, Staff Dec 2012

Uab Research Shows Type 2 Diabetes Remission Is Possible Through Diet, Exercise, Staff

Browse All News

No abstract provided.


Tuning Of Alternative Splicing - Switch From Proto-Oncogene To Tumor Suppressor, Aleksandra Shchelkunova, Boris Ermolinsky, Meghan Boyle, Ivan Mendez, Michael Lehker, Karen S. Martirosyan, Alexander V. Kazansky Dec 2012

Tuning Of Alternative Splicing - Switch From Proto-Oncogene To Tumor Suppressor, Aleksandra Shchelkunova, Boris Ermolinsky, Meghan Boyle, Ivan Mendez, Michael Lehker, Karen S. Martirosyan, Alexander V. Kazansky

Physics & Astronomy Faculty Publications

STAT5B, a specific member of the ST AT family, is intimately associated with prostate tumor progression. While the full form of STAT5B is thought to promote tumor progression, a naturally occurring truncated isoform acts as a tumor suppressor. We previously demonstrated that truncated STAT5 is generated by insertion of an alternatively spliced exon and results in the introduction of an early termination codon. Present approaches targeting ST AT proteins based on inhibition of functional domains of STAT's, such as DNA-binding, cooperative binding (protein-protein interaction), dimerization and phosphorylation will halt the action of the entire gene, both the proto-oncogenic and tumor …


Book Review: Casino Gaming In Atlantic City: A Thirty Year Retrospective, Betty Mcneal Dec 2012

Book Review: Casino Gaming In Atlantic City: A Thirty Year Retrospective, Betty Mcneal

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

No abstract provided.


An Overview Of Italian Gaming The State Of The Industry, Roberto Verona Dec 2012

An Overview Of Italian Gaming The State Of The Industry, Roberto Verona

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

In recent years, the field of gambling in Italy has registered significant growth and Italians have demonstrated high propensity to play. The purpose of this article is to analyze the dynamics of such growth, in particular of the sectors that have developed more than others, and the effect of State policies and regulations on decisions taken by economic operators. From our research, it emerges that the gambling sector has been affected by a complex and contradictory State normative policy. Despite the fact that the Italian legal system allows only four casinos to operate, contradictory State polices throughout the years have …


Perception Of Macao Teachers And Students Regarding Gaming Operators' Social Responsibility, Fanny Vong Dec 2012

Perception Of Macao Teachers And Students Regarding Gaming Operators' Social Responsibility, Fanny Vong

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

The study brings to the forefront a discussion of corporate social responsibility of gaming operators. It assessed Macao high school students' and teachers' perceptions of the extent of social responsibility being exercised by the six local gaming operators, as well as their support for the operators, and desire for further gaming investment and work opportunities in the gaming sector. The majority of the respondents were not aware of gaming operators exercising socially responsible activities. Among those who were, the majority perceived that only one company was involved and none has participated in protecting the environment, beautifying the city, creating a …


The Emotional Impact Of Casino Servicescape, Hei-Lim (Michael) Lio, Raymond Rody Dec 2012

The Emotional Impact Of Casino Servicescape, Hei-Lim (Michael) Lio, Raymond Rody

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

This study investigates the emotional impact of casino servicescape among Chinese table games gambling participants, and its impact on their approach/avoidance behavior. Data on casino servicescape, pleasure, arousal and dominance emotion (PAD) and approach/avoidance responses were obtained from 158 Chinese gamblers in Macau and analyzed using path analysis. The results of this study suggest that aesthetic factors within servicescape significantly influence the customers' perception of the overall servicescape quality. While gambling facilitating factors within servicescape have significant impact on PAD emotions, they are not significant components of the perceived overall servicescape quality. Both overall servicescape quality and PAD emotions have …


Gambling Windfall Decisions: Lottery Winners And Employment Behavior, Bengt Furaker, Anna Hedenus Dec 2012

Gambling Windfall Decisions: Lottery Winners And Employment Behavior, Bengt Furaker, Anna Hedenus

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

Based on a 2005 survey among Swedish lottery winners, the article throws new light on what those receiving a sudden windfall do with their existing jobs. Many may continue to work as before the winning, but others may alter their work situation in one way or another. We focus on three possible changes: (i) quitting the job; (ii) going on unpaid full-time leave; and (iii) shortening one's working hours. In our study less than 12% quit working, approximately 24% took unpaid full-time leave, 16% reduced their working hours, but 62% did not make any of these changes. In other words, …


Influence Of Personal Factors On Macau Residents' Gaming Impact Perceptions, Fanny Vong Dec 2012

Influence Of Personal Factors On Macau Residents' Gaming Impact Perceptions, Fanny Vong

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

This paper explores the influence of personal factors on gaming impact perceptions using Macau, China as a case study. The objective is to examine how residents' gaming perceptions were affected by (1) personal benefits received from gaming; (2) length of residence; and (3) demographic characteristics. The study also aims to assess the relative magnitude of influence exerted by each variable on gaming impact perceptions. All personal factors were found to contribute to differences in gaming impact perceptions among sub-groups of respondents. Regression analyses revealed that age, education and residence status had influence on gaming impact perceptions. Findings support that the …


An Observation Study Of Chinese Baccarat Players, Desmond Lam Dec 2012

An Observation Study Of Chinese Baccarat Players, Desmond Lam

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

The Chinese gaming market, Macau in particular, is one of the biggest opportunities in the world today. Many industry observers have reported a clear interest among Chinese in playing baccarat. Together, VIP and non-VIP baccarat accounted for as much as 85% of Macau's 2005 gross casino gaming revenue. This paper documented and examined the psychology of Chinese baccarat players through a 'non-participatory' observation study. The study discovered some peculiar behaviors about these Chinese gamblers that included a display of high illusion of control. Chinese baccarat players appeared to derive monetary, excitement, entertainment and social values from baccarat gaming. The results …


Assessing Sports Advisory Services: Do They Provide Value For Football Bettors?, Jerry Fox, Karl J. Mayer Dec 2012

Assessing Sports Advisory Services: Do They Provide Value For Football Bettors?, Jerry Fox, Karl J. Mayer

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

This study examined the effectiveness of sports advisory services in football betting. Using three different cases with recent data, it compared the actual outcomes of the football games to sports advisory services' predictions in order to test their prediction accuracy for those games. The results showed none of the three data sets exceeded the threshold for profitable wagering. Thus, in football wagering, sports advisory services often fail to achieve their claims of accurate game prediction capabilities. The study suggests that these services may not provide any real advisory value to the sports betting community.


Simulating The Effect Of Pay Table Standard Deviation On Pulls Per Losing Player At The Single-Visit Level, Anthony F. Lucas, Ashok K. Singh, Laxmi P. Gewali Dec 2012

Simulating The Effect Of Pay Table Standard Deviation On Pulls Per Losing Player At The Single-Visit Level, Anthony F. Lucas, Ashok K. Singh, Laxmi P. Gewali

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

While holding par constant, changes in the standard deviation of the pay table produced an inverse effect on pulls per losing player (PPLP), across six different virtual slot machines. This result establishes the standard deviation of a game as a crucial determinant of a slot player's experience. Three different single-trip scenarios were examined via computer simulation, with 50,000 players engaging each game. For example, virtual players began with 100 units, terminating play at bankruptcy or 200 units. As players focus on the outcome of single visits, understanding the determinants of PPLP (or time on device) will help management engineer desirable …


The Leader As Moral Agent: Praise, Blame, And The Artificial Person, Joseph Hester, Don Killian Dec 2012

The Leader As Moral Agent: Praise, Blame, And The Artificial Person, Joseph Hester, Don Killian

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

The leader as the moral agent can be both a singular and a collective entity. Regardless, that individual or group of individuals must establish and live by a moral paradigm where self-respect and respect for co-workers is paramount. In essence, the moral agent must "lead by example." And it is not simply sufficient to choose the correct pathway but to care about choosing the correct pathway, stripping the decision-making process of disingenuous or superficial motives and injecting heart, concern, and passion for doing what is right.


Leadership: The Tabletop Concept, Travis M. Hagelberg Dec 2012

Leadership: The Tabletop Concept, Travis M. Hagelberg

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Applying the analogy of the four supporting pillars of support for a table — and thus, in similar fashion with a true and lasting, moral leader — Hagelberg discusses how four leadership principles in particular – integrity, competence, emotional intelligence, and vision – are the four essential traits of successful and lasting leadership.


Holistic Leadership: A Model For Leader-Member Engagement And Development, K. Candis Best Dec 2012

Holistic Leadership: A Model For Leader-Member Engagement And Development, K. Candis Best

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

Dr. Candis Best explores the theory of "holistic leadership" and further provides the model and framework for it to be empirically tested. At present, Best opines that holistic leadership produces leadership which supports the development of self-leadership capacity while preparing participating members for the exercise of increasing levels of self-determination and participatory decision-making.


Oliver Winery And The Recipe For Values-Based Leadership: People, Product And Place, Allyson Baughman, Alexandra Schroeder, Dean Schroeder Dec 2012

Oliver Winery And The Recipe For Values-Based Leadership: People, Product And Place, Allyson Baughman, Alexandra Schroeder, Dean Schroeder

The Journal of Values-Based Leadership

These three authors have collaborated to provide a comprehensive examination of a small winery business and the revelation of the necessary variables for success — financially, ethically, and environmentally. A case study of this business is presented from its inception to its current status as a small, yet growing and well regarded business. It‘s secret for success? Take care of your customers and employees, make the highest quality product, and take pride and conserve the natural resources which support the business.


Blood Transfusions--Strict Liability?, Irwin H. Haut, Aaron A. Alter Dec 2012

Blood Transfusions--Strict Liability?, Irwin H. Haut, Aaron A. Alter

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.


Medical Malpractice--The Insurance Scene, Dunbar R. Uhthoff Dec 2012

Medical Malpractice--The Insurance Scene, Dunbar R. Uhthoff

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.


Physician's Liability For Prescription Drugs, Albert Averbach Dec 2012

Physician's Liability For Prescription Drugs, Albert Averbach

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.


Cplr 3121: Party May Not Retain Adversary's Expert, St. John's Law Review Dec 2012

Cplr 3121: Party May Not Retain Adversary's Expert, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.


Cplr 3126: Substantial Attorney's Fees Imposed, St. John's Law Review Dec 2012

Cplr 3126: Substantial Attorney's Fees Imposed, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.


Cplr 3121: Limited By Cplr 3101(B), St. John's Law Review Dec 2012

Cplr 3121: Limited By Cplr 3101(B), St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.


Cplr 3120(B): Court Disallows Non-Party's Disclosure Expenses Temporarily, St. John's Law Review Dec 2012

Cplr 3120(B): Court Disallows Non-Party's Disclosure Expenses Temporarily, St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.


Conflict Of Laws--State Interest Not Sole Criterion In Choice Of Appropriate Law--More General Considerations Held Cognizable (Miller V. Miller, N.Y. 1968), St. John's Law Review Dec 2012

Conflict Of Laws--State Interest Not Sole Criterion In Choice Of Appropriate Law--More General Considerations Held Cognizable (Miller V. Miller, N.Y. 1968), St. John's Law Review

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.


Compensation Without Fault And The Keeton-O'Connell Plan: A Critique, Abraham Markhoff Dec 2012

Compensation Without Fault And The Keeton-O'Connell Plan: A Critique, Abraham Markhoff

St. John's Law Review

No abstract provided.