Government Partnerships With Faith-based Service Providers: The State of the Law

Rapid change and significant uncertainty are the most noteworthy features of the legal environment for participation by faith-based organizations ("FBOs") in government-financed socialservices. Developments in federal constitutional law, statutorily based federal programs, and the administrative environment have altered the legal circumstances in which such opportunities mayappear. In addition, the body of law (federal, state, and local) concerning the employment relation, an emerging focus on state constitutional law, and the existing pattern of contractual relations between government entities and FBOs, contribute to an atmosphere of legal complexity surrounding this field. These patterns of change and uncertainty play a crucial role in the decisions of FBOs on the value and risks involved in participating in such programs, as well as in decisions by government agencies concerning whether and how to undertake such programs.The topics included are 1) the Establishment Clause of the First Amendment to the U.S. constitution, including recent cases involving the application of that Clause to FBOs in service partnerships with government; 2) state constitutional law as a source of impediments to state relationships with FBOs, and federal constitutional challenges to such impediments; 3) the law of employment discrimination – federal, state, and local – as it applies to FBOs in such partnerships; 4) federal programs that explicitly invite participation by FBOs; and 5) state social service contracts with FBOs, and the presence or absence of religionspecific provisions in such contracts

Flight data display studies for real time computer flight evaluation Final report

Real time displays for in-flight monitoring of Saturn launch vehicle

THE HISTORICAL BASIS RECORD FOR GRAIN AND SOYBEANS IN DELAWARE; MARKETING YEARS 1998/99 TO 2002/03

Crop Production/Industries, Marketing,

Modification and Implementation of a Chemical Awareness Program for Parents of Elementary School Children

A literature review is presented that confirms the author\u27s position that parents can play an important and active role in preventing chemical abuse in their children. The author reviews and discusses three currently available chemical awareness programs for parents\u27 FAST, Roots and Wings, and Charlie for Grown-ups. A survey was conducted with parents of children from Northstar Elementary School in North Minneapolis to find out their views on chemical awareness and what they would like in a program. The results of the survey are consistent with the literature in that good parenting, good communication between parents and children, and children\u27s self-esteem are important in preventing chemical abuse in children. The author chose the Roots and Wings program as the best choice for a program for parents of children at Northstar School

Auralization of a Supersonic Business Jet Using Advanced Takeoff Procedures

Recent NASA studies of a supersonic business jet airplane indicated that advanced takeoff procedures could be used to reduce noise at the lateral sideline location to a level at which Chapter 4 noise certification requirements could be met. The studies were conducted with the NASA Aircraft Noise Prediction Program, using an analytical model of the airframe and its engines. The advanced procedure consists of a higher-speed climbout and a programmed thrust lapse in which the engine thrust is automatically and gradually reduced immediately after the runway obstacle is cleared. In this paper, the authors utilize the results of the most recent study as the basis of an auralization of the predicted noise. Modifications to the NASA Auralization Framework necessary for that process are described. The auralizations are used to demonstrate differences between standard and advanced takeoff pro ond those that may be observed through comparison of integrated noise metrics

An analysis of the McKee phonetic inventory for grade three.

Thesis (Ed.M.)--Boston Universit

Coastal Bluff Retreat at Big Lagoon, California

Big Lagoon, located 30 miles north of Eureka, California is formed behind a bay barrier built across the mouth of a drowned river valley. To the south of the bay the beach follows rising wave cut slightly cemented sand and gravel sea cliffs and terminates at the south end of Agate Beach. The retreat of these sea cliffs and its effect on property development along the top of the cliff is the focus of the paper. Measurements of bluff retreat in this area have been documented extensively from November 1941 to March 1986 through ground surveys and air photos. Review of the data indicates that the retreat rate is not constant along the cliff but has either been decreasing or remaining the same over the last 45 years. Using information on the rate of retreat, a method is developed to predict the cliff erosion in the future

Marine Archaeological Survey For The Lavaca Bay LNG Project Off Calhoun County, Texas

HRA Gray & Pape, LLC, of Houston, Texas conducted a Phase I marine cultural resources survey for the proposed Lavaca Bay LNG project. All marine fieldwork and reporting activities were completed with reference to state law (Antiquities Code of Texas [Title 9, Chapter 191 of the Texas Natural Resources Code] and Texas State rules found in the Texas Administrative Code [Title 13, part 2, Chapters 26 and 28]) for Cultural Resources investigations. Work was completed under Texas Antiquities Permit Number 6335. The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission has been identified as the Lead Federal Agency. The Phase I underwater archaeological investigation assessed the number, locations, cultural affiliations, components, spatial distribution, data potential, and other salient characteristics of potential submerged cultural resources within the proposed project area. The project area includes approximately 113.3 hectares (280 acres) of submerged land in Calhoun County, Texas. The investigation comprised of a comprehensive magnetic and acoustic remote sensing survey, and target analysis to determine the presence or absence of potentially significant remote sensing targets that might be affected by proposed project activity. Marine field investigations consisted of a magnetometer, and side-scanning sonar investigation of the proposed project area in safely navigable waters. Data were collected between August 29 and 31, 2012. Survey required approximately 80-person hours to complete. Comprehensive analysis of the magnetic and acoustic data recorded for this project resulted in the identification of 251 discrete magnetic anomalies and 15 isolated acoustic targets. Of the 251 magnetic anomalies, only 8, including the previously noted M-6 and M-7, are considered to have signatures of potential significance and should be either avoided or identified prior to any seabed disturbing activities. It should be noted that previously identified magnetic anomaly M-6 is outside of the present project area. The other anomalies that should be avoided or examined are: 142, 164, 217, 221, 224, and 231. None of the acoustic targets express the characteristics of a shipwreck or articulated shipwreck material. Additional work planned for the project included a diving/dive ground truthing phase to provide a preliminary evaluation of submerged targets. The project was placed on hold and has ultimately been cancelled before this activity could be mobilized and therefore an evaluation of the remaining submerged targets cannot be offered. This report is submitted to satisfy reporting requirements under Permit 6335. Should activities associated with a future project take place within the survey area, further marine investigation is recommended. Project records will be curated at a state-approved curation facility. Project permitting projected that the Texas Archaeological Research Laboratory would be the curation facility used, however conditions changed and the Center for Archaeological Studies will be the ultimate repository