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Usa V. Oliver Morel Dec 2012

Usa V. Oliver Morel

2012 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania


Usa V. John Gallagher, Jr. Dec 2012

Usa V. John Gallagher, Jr.

2012 Decisions

USDC for the Middle District of Pennsylvania


Usa V. Sean Gerard Dec 2012

Usa V. Sean Gerard

2012 Decisions

USDC for the District Court of the Virgin Islands


Usa V. Jack Underwood Dec 2012

Usa V. Jack Underwood

2012 Decisions

USDC for the District of New Jersey


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


Volume 50, Number 18: December 19, 2012, University Of North Dakota Dec 2012

Volume 50, Number 18: December 19, 2012, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.


Modeling And Characterization Of Power Distribution Networks With Installed Distributed Generation And Connected Phevs, Santhosh Basineni Dec 2012

Modeling And Characterization Of Power Distribution Networks With Installed Distributed Generation And Connected Phevs, Santhosh Basineni

Electrical Engineering Theses

This thesis is focused on the modeling and characterization of power distribution networks with installed distributed generation and connected plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV). A PHEV charging/discharging (bidirectional) model has been developed in MATLAB®-Simulink. Installed photovoltaic systems with varying irradiance rates are modeled and characterized. Moreover, installed wind generators with varying wind speeds are modeled and characterized. Furthermore, the charging and discharging characteristics of connected PHEV are determined. The system characteristics are determined and investigated against the PHEV battery state of charge (SOC).


The Role Of Internal Communication And The Effect On Employee Engagement, Cherie Gaither Dec 2012

The Role Of Internal Communication And The Effect On Employee Engagement, Cherie Gaither

Graduate Theses, Dissertations, and Capstones

The purpose of this project was to build and evaluate internal communication interventions that would enhance employee engagement. The desired outcome of the communication team’s efforts was to show a significant increase in employee engagement, as compared to peer institutions.


Opinions Of Male Adolescent Sexual Offenders On Treatment Groups, MóNica BeróN Dec 2012

Opinions Of Male Adolescent Sexual Offenders On Treatment Groups, MóNica BeróN

Theses, Dissertations, and Projects

Group treatment is widely used for the treatment of juveniles who sexually offend (Letourneau and Borduin, 2008; Veneziano and Veneziano, 2002), yet research into the participant's perceptions and experience of this treatment is almost non-existent (Sribney and Reddon, 2008). This study investigates the perceptions and concerns of a sample (N=198) of incarcerated male juvenile sex offenders in regards to their experience of group treatment and reported iatrogenic effects. Measures of hopelessness and anxiety were also tested in relationship to feelings of group experience, after controlling for age. Overall, the participants reported satisfaction with their group treatment and low levels of …


State V. Kalashnikov Appellant's Brief Dckt. 40127 Dec 2012

State V. Kalashnikov Appellant's Brief Dckt. 40127

Not Reported

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 …


Good Guys, Bad Guys And Gun Control, Nathan B. Oman Dec 2012

Good Guys, Bad Guys And Gun Control, Nathan B. Oman

Popular Media

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. 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 …


Use Of International Hydrographic Organization Tidal Data For Improved Tidal Prediction, Songwei Qi Dec 2012

Use Of International Hydrographic Organization Tidal Data For Improved Tidal Prediction, Songwei Qi

Dissertations and Theses

Tides are the rise and fall of water level caused by gravitational forces exerted by the sun, moon and earth. Understanding sea level variation and its impact currents is very important especially in coastal regions. With knowledge of the tide-generating force and boundary conditions, hydrodynamic models can be used to predict or model tides in coastal regions. However, these models are not sufficiently accurate, and in-situ tide gauge data may be used to improve them in coastal regions. The International Hydrographic Organization (IHO) tidal data bank consists of over 4000 tide gauge stations scattered all around the globe, most of …


Dean Logan's Blog: Impressive Showing By Rwu Law Grads On July 2012 Bar Exams, Roger Williams University School Of Law Dec 2012

Dean Logan's Blog: Impressive Showing By Rwu Law Grads On July 2012 Bar Exams, Roger Williams University School Of Law

Law School Blogs

No abstract provided.


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.


Lillie Ellen Williams Dec 2012

Lillie Ellen Williams

African American Funeral Programs

No abstract provided.


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.


Gentlemen's Clubs And Casinos In Las Vegas: Flirting With The Possibility Of A Sexier Strip, Amy L. Baker Dec 2012

Gentlemen's Clubs And Casinos In Las Vegas: Flirting With The Possibility Of A Sexier Strip, Amy L. Baker

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

No abstract provided.


The Gaming Control Act Fifty Years Later: A Call For Proactive Gaming Policy, Matthew J. Stafford Dec 2012

The Gaming Control Act Fifty Years Later: A Call For Proactive Gaming Policy, Matthew J. Stafford

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 …


Allocation Of Gaming Licenses And Establishment Of Bid Processes: The Case Of Kansas, 2008 And 2009, Stephen Martino, William R. Eadington Dec 2012

Allocation Of Gaming Licenses And Establishment Of Bid Processes: The Case Of Kansas, 2008 And 2009, Stephen Martino, William R. Eadington

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

This paper looks at the recent history of allocation of exclusive franchise or limited franchise casino licenses in jurisdictions throughout the world and comments on their strengths and weaknesses as well as successes and failures of various strategies that have been undertaken. The paper then examines the Kansas legalization and bidding process that emerged between 2007 and 2009 as a case study in evaluating the effectiveness of various principles that had emerged via the legislation and subsequent procedural decisions. The authors offer the opinion that many of the principles and processes developed in Kansas were based on those that had …


Trip Characteristics Of Casino And Racino Visitors In A Midwestern State, Sheila A. Scott-Halsell, Radesh Palakurthi, Greg Dunn, Wanlanai Saiprasert Dec 2012

Trip Characteristics Of Casino And Racino Visitors In A Midwestern State, Sheila A. Scott-Halsell, Radesh Palakurthi, Greg Dunn, Wanlanai Saiprasert

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

Gaming is a revenue driver for many areas and can be an economic boost for businesses and tourism entities around gaming venues. This study seeks to provide a comprehensive overview of the characteristics profile and expenditures of casino and racino visitors in a Midwestern state as a valuable resource that could be used by those in tourism planning to better determine who is coming into their state for gaming purposes and how they might better attract and accommodate them. Suggestions will be made based on the findings to aid in determining effective marketing methods to attract visitors, as well as …


The Relationship Between Gambling Behavior And Binge Drinking, Hard Drug Use, And Paying For Sex, Douglas M. Walker, Christopher Clark, Jessie L. Folk Dec 2012

The Relationship Between Gambling Behavior And Binge Drinking, Hard Drug Use, And Paying For Sex, Douglas M. Walker, Christopher Clark, Jessie L. Folk

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

We examine the relationship between gambling behavior and other "vices": hard drug use, binge drinking, and paying for sex. We utilize survey data from the National Longitudinal Study of Adolescent Health, a comprehensive survey of a representative sample of young adults in the US. We analyze survey data on the behavior of 6,145 respondents using linear probability modeling and a comprehensive set of control variables. Our results indicate that individuals who exhibit signs of problem gambling behavior are significantly more likely to use hard drugs, to binge drink, and to pay for sex. These findings, based on data collected on …


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 …


Book Reviews, Betty Mcneal Dec 2012

Book Reviews, Betty Mcneal

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

No abstract provided.


Book Reviews, Bo J. Bernhard Dec 2012

Book Reviews, Bo J. Bernhard

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

No abstract provided.


Review Of The 14th International Conference On Gambling & Risk Taking, Sally Monaghan, Brett L.L. Abarbanel, Toni Repetti, Ashlee M. Kalina, Bo Bernhard Dec 2012

Review Of The 14th International Conference On Gambling & Risk Taking, Sally Monaghan, Brett L.L. Abarbanel, Toni Repetti, Ashlee M. Kalina, Bo Bernhard

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

No abstract provided.


Bibliographic Software: An Overview Of Selection Criteria For Gaming Researchers, Lateka Grays Dec 2012

Bibliographic Software: An Overview Of Selection Criteria For Gaming Researchers, Lateka Grays

UNLV Gaming Research & Review Journal

No abstract provided.