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School Of Music Faculty/Staff Newsletter, October 2012, School Of Music

School of Music Faculty/Staff Newsletter

Accomplishments and news from the faculty and staff of the School of Music at Illinois State University.

Illinois State University Salaries Fy2013, Illinois State University

Illinois State University Salaries

Includes two sections: faculty merit increases and merit eligible continuing academic personnel and civil service staff salaries.

Survival Of The Selfish:Natural Selection And The Myth Of Altruism, Kyle O'Shea

The Intellectual Standard

Altruism, in its purest sense, can be defined as an unselfish regard for or devotion to the welfare of others. An altruistic act is one in which the person or animal benefiting from the act is the only one benefiting from it, and the person or animal performing the act gains nothing or is even harmed by the act. Truly altruistic acts are completely void of selfishness. One would like to believe that altruism could exist in its purest form; however, this devotion to the welfare of others cannot and does not exist in nature over time.

Book Review: Convicting The Innocent: Where Criminal Prosecutions Go Wrong, By Brandon L. Garrett, Alan Young

Osgoode Hall Law Journal

No abstract provided.

Evaluation Of Cirs String Doppler Phantom As A Test Tool For Use In A Doppler Ultrasound Quality Assurance Program, Jacinta Browne, S. Cournane, Andrew Fagan

Articles

Ultrasound Doppler systems are routinely used to perform blood flow velocity measurements which assist in the clinical assessment and diagnosis of vascular. Doppler measurements of peak velocities for vascular applications provide an indication of the degree of the stenosis which will ultimately assist in deciding how a patient is managed. It is imperative that Doppler systems are capable of accurately measuring blood flow velocities to ensure correct diagnosis and appropriate patient treatment; therefore such systems should be evaluated regularly as part of a Quality Assurance program. Although a range of Doppler test phantoms have been developed for quality control (QC) …

The Right To Data Portability: Is This New Privacy Right Contrary To Antitrust Law?, Ryan Brewer

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal (AELJ) Blog

The Cardozo IP & Information Law Program kicked off its fall 2012 IP Speaker Series with a presentation by Professor Peter Swire. Professor Swire teaches at the Moritz College of Law at Ohio State University and is a national and global leader on privacy, cybersecurity, and related technology issues. In his third appearance at the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, Professor Swire discussed his upcoming article: The Right to Data Portability: Is This New Privacy Right Contrary to Antitrust Law?

This post was originally published on the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal website on October 1, 2012. The …

Jarecki V. Ohoven: Medimmune As A Sword For Certain Copyright Owners, Paul G. Anderson

Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal (AELJ) Blog

Copyright, compared to other forms of intellectual property, is acutely and uniquely attuned to the film and television industry. Somewhat distinctive of these industries are the numerous, low–threshold hurdles that can significantly interfere with a copyright owner’s commercial exploitation of their work in connection with a film or television production.

This post was originally published on the Cardozo Arts & Entertainment Law Journal website on October 1, 2012. The original post can be accessed via the Archived Link button above.

Milner Matters, Fall 2012, Illinois State University, Milner Library

Milner Matters (2006-2012)

Newsletter for library science alums, librarians who are Illinois State University graduates, and the Friends of Milner Library

On Catholic & Spiritan Values In The Core Curriculum, Janie M. Harden Fritz

Spiritan Horizons

No abstract provided.

Pre-Training Readiness Assessment Phase Of A Teamstepps® Interprofessional Collaboration Program In Employee Health Clinics For A School System, C'Sara R. Strong

DNP and Student Works

The purpose of this inquiry was to perform a pre-training readiness assessment prior to undertaking a TeamSTEPPS® (Team Strategies and Tools to Enhance Performance) based-initiative in employee health clinics for a metropolitan school system.

Comparativist-Structural Approaches To Interpretation Of The Post-Obamacare Spending Power, Michelle Biddulph, Dwight G. Newman

Cardozo Journal of International and Comparative Law

The U.S. Supreme Court's decision on the Affordable Care Act (ACA) has significant implications for the federal spending power, a topic that has received limited scholarly attention. The article argues that understanding this aspect of the ACA ruling is crucial for comprehending its impact on future federal programs and legislative approaches. By examining the spending power frameworks in Canada and Australia, the article highlights how different federal systems balance central authority with regional autonomy, offering valuable lessons for the U.S. legal framework.

Snapshot Of Non-Inclusive Growth: Evidence From Philippine Employment Trends In 2001-2009, Ronald U. Mendoza, Padmini Mahurkar

Ateneo School of Government Publications

This article briefly examines the Philippines’ pattern of job creation during the period 2001-2009 in order to help explain why growth during this period failed to translate into poverty reduction. An analysis of disaggregated employment and sectoral output data provides a much more nuanced picture of the types and sectors of jobs created during the last decade. The empirical evidence suggests that employment creation was inadequate, and skewed in favor of high skilled workers even across industries. Based on these findings, promoting inclusive growth in the Philippines requires a robust job creation strategy in order to meet the growing labor …

Tort, Social Security, And No-Fault Schemes: Lessons From Real-World Experiments, Gerhard Wagner

Duke Journal of Comparative & International Law

No abstract provided.

Understanding The Debate Over Necessity: Unanswered Questions And Future Implications Of Annulments In The Argentine Gas Cases, Elizabeth A. Martinez

Duke Journal of Comparative & International Law

No abstract provided.

Deciphering And Defending The European Union’S Non-Binding Code Of Conduct For Outer Space Activities , Jameson Rohrer

Duke Journal of Comparative & International Law

No abstract provided.

Journal Staff

Duke Journal of Comparative & International Law

No abstract provided.

The Supremacy Clause As Structural Safeguard Of Federalism: State Judges And International Law In The Post-Erie Era, Sam Foster Halabi

Duke Journal of Comparative & International Law

No abstract provided.

Table Of Contents, North Carolina Journal Of International Law And Commercial Regulation

North Carolina Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.

Converging Trends In Investment Treaty Practice, Karen Halverson Cross

North Carolina Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.

The American Southeast And South Sudan: The Emergence Of Environmental Factors In Transboundary Water Law, Rebecca Yang

North Carolina Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.

Crimes And The Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: New Perspectives On An Old Debate, John Balzano

North Carolina Journal of International Law

No abstract provided.

Universal Civil Jurisdiction And The Extraterritorial Reach Of The Alien Tort Statute: The Case Of Kiobel Before The United States Supreme Court, Paul Barker

University of Miami International and Comparative Law Review

No abstract provided.

Specification For The Design, Testing, And Utilization Of Industrial Steel Storage Racks, Rack Manufacturers Institute

Rack Manufacturers Institute (RMI) Specifications and Manuals (1984 - 2012)

The standard applies to industrial pallet racks, movable shelf racks, and stacker racks made of cold-formed or hot-rolled steel structural members. It does not apply to other types of racks, such as drive-in or drive-through racks, cantilever racks, portable racks, etc. or to racks made of material other than steel.

Murray Ledger And Times, October 1, 2012, Murray Ledger And Times

The Murray Ledger & Times

No abstract provided.

The Basis Of Unit Self-Defense And Implications For The Use Of Force , Charles P. Trumbull Iv

Duke Journal of Comparative & International Law

No abstract provided.

A Business Plan For A Successful Family-Run Restaurant In Heber City, Utah, Brittany M. Bringhurst

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

Business plans are considered to be an important, “even crucial,” part of opening any business (Lange, Mollov, Pearlmutter, Singh, & Bygrave, 2007). Because of a gap in the literature directed toward successful business plan strategies specific to the family-run restaurant sector, this paper is going to consider the available information regarding family-run businesses in general and apply them to the restaurant industry.

Leaving Tray Line Behind: A Proposal For Hybrid Hospital Foodservice, Christopher Connolly

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

At Valley Hospital in Las Vegas, Nevada, the economic recession is as visible as anywhere else in the United States. A lack of paying patients equates to forced reductions in labor and increased productivity metric mandates. In the foodservice area, antiquated technology limits productivity in conducting tray line food service delivery. A new tray line system would need to be considerably faster while using less employees and moving parts to maximize efficiency, effectively doing much more with far less. There are two main systems of food service as part of the patient experience; tray line and room service. Both systems …

Luxury As Culture: A Leader’S Guide To Luxury Service, Aldo Contreras Alba

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

The luxury guest is a sophisticated world traveler, loaded with high expectations, hungry for the next must-see hot spot for business or leisure. As such, international hotel companies are on a quest to find unforgettable locations worldwide in order to provide their loyal followers an unrivaled experience, and stay one-step ahead of the competition. Orchestrated of high-end tangible comforts, beautiful structures, and elegantly appointed décor, the luxury segment may be defined by the words “Five-Star” and “Five-Diamond” – as these are the global synonyms to luxury that creates the ultimate upgrade to travel and leisure. However, the most commonly known …

The Family And Medical Leave Act’S Impact On The Hospitality Industry: Implementing Policies To Ensure Continued Productivity, Katie O'Brien Coon

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

The Family and Medical Leave Act, (FMLA), allows women and men to take up to 12 weeks leave to care for a newborn child (maternity leave) and/or care for sick family members. The Department of Labor states that:

FMLA entitles eligible employees of covered employers to take unpaid, job-protected leave for specified family and medical reasons with continuation of group health insurance coverage under the same terms and conditions as if the employee had not taken leave (Family and Medical Leave Act - Wage and Hour Division (WHD) - U.S. Department of Labor, 2012).

When an employee decides to take …

Expatriate Guide To Beijing, China, William Z. Crump

UNLV Theses, Dissertations, Professional Papers, and Capstones

The hospitality industry spans the globe, employing millions of jobs worldwide. In recent years, many well-known hotel companies such as, Hilton Worldwide, Marriott, Fairmont, Four Seasons, and The Peninsula, have expanded their portfolios around the world. With this vast expansion hospitality companies look for leaders that want to have unique experiences, and are able to travel the world during their career. The Asian economic market has done extremely well, particularly Mainland China, the People’s Republic of China. In response to this, Americans have packed their bags and headed to China to live and work in the hospitality industry. According to …