Violating the Inviolate: Caps on Damages and the Right to Trial by Jury

Symposium issue: Tort Refor

Nuclear Power and Preemption: Opportunities for State Regulation

This Note proposes that federal preemption should not be deemed to bar state regulations which further federal goals by imposing more stringent demands upon the regulated subject matter. Additionally, however, valid state regulations must further a demonstrable public health and safety interest of the state, and must not be explicitly barred by a valid congressional declaration of exclusive federal authority. This view of preemption would permit a state to implement a policy reflecting the federal balance between strict safety regulation of nuclear power and encouragement of the continued development of atomic energy. Thus, stricter regulations would be within the permissible scope of state authority, while an effective ban of nuclear facilities would not

Theological Education in Context: A Pilot Extension Program for the Seventh-day Adventist Church in Rwanda

Problem One of the most important concerns that presents itself to the Adventist Church in Rwanda is how to adequately cope with the rapid growth of new members. There are too few pastors equipped to care for the growing membership. It was the purpose of the present pilot project to design a strategy that would provide theological education and training for pastors currently employed and training for those mature church leaders who are motivated to improve their leadership abilities and skills. Method Theological Education by Extension (TEE) was the proposed solution to the problem. A two-tier approach was suggested. The first-tier certificate level would be viewed as professional upgrading/continuing education training. It would accommodate all those needing and desiring training but not aspiring to attain the two-year intermediate-level diploma. The second-tier diploma level would be directed specifically toward the attainment of a two-year intermediate-level diploma. This level would accommodate pastors lacking the ministerial diploma and those mature leaders who are the actual leaders of the rural churches, who need and desire theological training. Results Pastors and the newly trained lay leaders would be well equipped to care for their churches within the larger regional districts. As TEE graduates would function in their local churches, there would be a lessening of national church leadership deficiencies and a corresponding increase in competence. TEE graduates would be training the other members and imparting to them the knowledge they have gained. Both the TEE graduates and the members would be stimulated to higher learning levels. In addition, spiritual growth would be accelerated through increased participation of the newly trained members. Conclusions The TEE program would integrate national leaders into teaching and administrative positions from the outset of the project. Dependence upon expatriate staff would reduce with each B.A.-level graduating class from AUCA. Extension graduates would be evaluated against their residence counterparts in secondary school. Regular monitoring of the program would insure that the proper academic standards would be maintained. The proposed strategy would give an overall framework and direction for meeting the present and future educational needs of church leaders within the Rwanda Union Mission

Characterization of a Small Population of the Orangeblack Hawaiian Damselfly (Megalagrion xanthomelas) in Anchialine Pools at Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park, Hawai‘i Island

The endangered orangeblack Hawaiian damselfly (Megalagrion xanthomelas) is a lowland inhabitant of freshwater and brackish wetland environments. Formerly one of the most widely distributed native insects in Hawai‘i, it now appears restricted to small populations on the islands of O‘ahu, Moloka‘i, Maui, and Hawai‘i. On Hawai‘i island, anchialine pools provide important habitat for M. xanthomelas, and Kaloko-Honokōhau National Historical Park (Park) supports one of only a few documented populations on the western side of the island. This study aimed to estimate the population size of M. xanthomelas at this Park, characterize its habitat, and identify substrates on which females oviposit eggs. We conducted visual surveys for adult M. xanthomelas at anchialine pools during June 2016–August 2017. On average, the observed population was 10.7 individuals per month (range = 5–20; standard error = 1.3). Males were observed 6.1 times more frequently than females, likely reflecting the less cryptic nature of males compared to females. Females exhibited oviposition behavior on a variety of substrates, but small branches were used most frequently. Factors restricting this population are poorly known, but invasive fish may limit its distribution across the Park. Removal of invasive fishes from anchialine pools and ‘Aimakapā Fishpond may restore much habitat for this rare species in the Park

Flight Measurements of Base Pressure on Bodies of Revolution with and Without Simulated Rocket Chambers

Base pressures were measured on fin-stabilized bodies of revolution with and without rocket chambers and with and without a converging afterbody. At Mach numbers between 0.7 and 1.2, the results show that the presence of a "cold" rocket chamber increased the pressure (less suction) over the center portion of the bases. The effects of rocket chambers on pressures near the edge of the bases were not as consistent throughout the Mach number range nor as appreciable at most speeds as were the effects of pressures measured on the center line