General parametric reentry study for several synchronous earth orbits

Reentry graphs for synchronous earth orbit

Coordinating Loan Repayment Assistance Programs with New Federal Legislation

For decades, law school administrators, faculty members, students and graduates have worried about the problem of the ever-increasing cost of attendance at the nation’s law schools, and the rapidly rising average debt of graduating law students. The problem was particularly acute for students who desired careers in public service, because starting salaries in the government and non-profit sectors failed to keep pace with the increase in educational debt of law school graduates. In response, many law schools created loan repayment assistance programs (LRAPs), through which they subsidized loan repayment for some or all of their graduates who undertook public service jobs or careers. Most of these programs are insufficiently funded to meet the needs of their graduates who desire to use them, and demand for financial assistance for lower-income graduates has particularly accelerated as the recession that began in 2008 caused private sector firms to reduce their hiring, prompting more student interest in public sector employment. In addition, many law schools had no LRAP programs at all. Fortunately, Congress has significantly alleviated this problem, passing four laws between 2005 and 2010 that collectively reduce the debt repayment burdens on graduates, particularly (though not exclusively) those in public service. The new legislation also makes it possible for law schools to create or restructure LRAP programs in a way that provides a great deal of debt relief to graduates in public service at the lowest possible cost to the law school. As of this writing (in the summer of 2010), at least seven law schools—the University of California at Berkeley, Georgetown, UCLA, Duke, Northwestern, Virginia, and Suffolk—have altered their LRAP programs to take maximum advantage of the federal legislation, and several others are currently considering modifications. This article, together with an associated web-based calculator, provides guidance for law school administrators and faculty members who desire to coordinate law school LRAP benefits with those provided by federal law, and for law students and alumni who might want to suggest LRAP improvements to their schools

Independent living program evaluation for Rebuilding All Goals Efficiently

This paper evaluates the outcome of independent living (IL) services provided to clients with Spinal Cord Injuries (SCI) by a local non-profit organization, Rebuilding All Goals Efficiently (RAGE). Agency services are directed at increasing client self-sufficiency, self-advocacy, and maintenance of least restrictive living environment. Secondary data provided by RAGE for 22 SCI clients who received services in FY10 was used in the evaluation. Outcomes were measured for living arrangement at case closure, impact of services on client’s life, and cost effectiveness of services provided. Descriptive statistical analysis of the data revealed successful outcomes for all 22 SCI clients. All clients reported a decrease in functional limitation allowing them to maintain or attain the least restrictive living arrangement following provision of services. Service costs were higher for clients with 0-14 years post disability onset indicating that services were provided to the clients with the most need, either at onset of injury or to upgrade services. The report includes short and long-term recommendations to the agency for service delivery enhancement and improvement in data collection for future studies

Apparatus for testing a pressure responsive instrument Patent

Control system for pressure balance device used in calibrating pressure gage

Improving single-cell cloning workflow for gene editing in human pluripotent stem cells

The availability of human pluripotent stem cells (hPSCs) and progress in genome engineering technology have altered the way we approach scientific research and drug development screens. Unfortunately, the procedures for genome editing of hPSCs often subject cells to harsh conditions that compromise viability: a major problem that is compounded by the innate challenge of single-cell culture. Here we describe a generally applicable workflow that supports single-cell cloning and expansion of hPSCs after genome editing and single-cell sorting. Stem-Flex and RevitaCell supplement, in combination with Geltrex or Vitronectin (VN), promote reliable single-cell growth in a feeder-free and defined environment. Characterization of final genome-edited clones reveals that pluripotency and normal karyotype are retained following this single-cell culture protocol. This time-efficient and simplified culture method paves the way for high-throughput hPSC culture and will be valuable for both basic research and clinical applications. Keywords: Human pluripotent stem cells, Embryonic stem cells, Single-cell cloning, Induced pluripotent stem cells, hPSCs, hESCs, Genome engineering, CRISPR-Cas

Only God Decides\u27: Young Children\u27s Perceptions of Divorce and the Legal System

Objective: To describe research on perceptions of children aged 6 and younger from 21 families of their parents\u27 divorce, of its impact on their families, and of legal officials. Method: Semistructured play interviews were conducted during home visits as parents were conjointly interviewed as part of a larger study on divorce in legal context. Results: Children had much misinformation about divorce as an event and process. What they did know was often inappropriate, frightening, and confusing. They resented how the process \u27ruined their parents\u27 being friends any more\u27 and proposed reforms based on their wishes and observations. Conclusions: Greater awareness is needed of the child\u27s desire to be heard during the process, to feel safe and less lonely, and to stay in touch with both parents and extended families. Age-appropriate explanations of psychological and legal aspects of the divorce process are likely to support children\u27s positive adjustment and mental health

Structural assembly in space

A cost algorithm for predicting assembly costs for large space structures is given. Assembly scenarios are summarized which describe the erection, deployment, and fabrication tasks for five large space structures. The major activities that impact total costs for structure assembly from launch through deployment and assembly to scientific instrument installation and checkout are described. Individual cost elements such as assembly fixtures, handrails, or remote minipulators are also presented