Agenda Control in the Bundestag, 1980-2002

We find strong evidence of monopoly legislative agenda control by government parties in the Bundestag. First, the government parties have near-zero roll rates, while the opposition parties are often rolled over half the time. Second, only opposition parties’ (and not government parties’) roll rates increase with the distances of each party from the floor median. Third, almost all policy moves are towards the government coalition (the only exceptions occur during periods of divided government). Fourth, roll rates for government parties sky- rocket when they fall into the opposition and roll rates for opposition parties plummet when they enter government, while policy movements go from being nearly 100 per cent rightward when there is a rightist government to 100 per cent leftward under a leftist government

Multi-context Use of Language: Toward Effective Thinking and Planning for Curriculum

The flexible, multi-contextual use of language is essential to integrated learning and thinking. Likewise, learning and thinking in an integrated way is essential to multi-dimensional teaching. This study examines the ways pre-service secondary teachers define their subjects. Students enrolled in a secondary reading methods course were asked to provide multiple definitions for a predetermined list of critical vocabulary terms common to multiple disciplines. We used these definitions to measure participants’ level of sophistication with regard to the multi-context use of language. Participants’ responses illuminated implications for curriculum development in secondary schools including the need for models for pre- and in-service teachers of authentic integrated curriculum

The application of ultrasound during brain surgery

The use of intraoperative, real-time ultrasound imaging during intracranial neurosurgical procedures is described. This technique has proven to be extremely useful for localization of a wide variety of deep and superficial brain lesions, and for needle biopsy or aspiration of selected lesions. The precise localization provided by ultrasonic imaging shortens the time of surgery and increases the safety for the patient . Every type of primary and metastatic tumor of the brain has imaged well, and low-grade gliomas are often better defined with ultrasound than by computed tomographic scanning. Abscesses can be imaged and aspirated, and hematomas are easily imaged. A variety of vascular lesions including aneurysms and arteriovenous malformations can be localized and characterized. Structural abnormalities such as hydrocephalus and Arnold-Chiari malformation can be well delineated . L'emploi de l'échographie temps réel au cours des interventions neurochirurgicales cérébrales est décrit. Cet examen s'est montré extrêmement utile pour localiser un large éventail de lésions cérébrales superficielles ou profondes ainsi que pur pratiquer une biopsie aspiration de lésions spécifiques. La localisation précise des lésions grâce à l'image échographique diminue la durée de l'intervention et augmente la sécurité de l'acte opératoire. Toutes les lésions tumorales primitives ou métastatiques du cerveau sont bien mises en évidence; le glioma à son début est mieux détecté par l'échographie que par la tomodensitométrie. Les abcès se manifestent par des images particulières et peuvent être évacués par aspiration; les hématomes se traduisent également par des images bien définies. De nombreuses lésions vasculaires: anévrysmes et malformations artério-veineuses peuvent être décelées et localisées. Des anomalies structurales comme L'hydrocéphalie et la malformation d'Arnold-Chiari peuvent être délimitées. Se describe el uso intraoperatorio de ultrasonido de tiempo real en el curso de procedimientos neuroquirúrgicos intracraneanos. Esta técnica ha probado ser extremadamente útil para la localización de una amplia variedad de lesiones cerebrales profundas y superficiales y para la biopsia o aspiración con aguja de lesiones seleccionadas. La precisión en la localización que provee la ultrasonografía acorta el tiempo operatorio e incrementa la seguridad del paciente.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/41278/1/268_2005_Article_BF01655829.pd

The use of ultrasound during spinal cord surgery

Intraoperative spinal ultrasonography is now considered an indispensable tool in many operations on the spine and spinal cord. Using ultrasonography, surgeons can now easily find and evaluate lesions within the spinal cord, dural sac, and along the ventral margin of the vertebral column during operations. Syrinxes, intra- and extramedullary tumors, hematomas, bone fragments, bullet fragements, cysts, and discs can be easily located and treated under ultrasonic guidance. In this article, we described the techniques used in peforming this procedure, normal anatomy, and images of various types of pathologic lesions . L'échographie opératoire rachidienne constitue une exploration indispensable au cours de nombreuses opérations effectuées sur le rachis et la moëlle. En employant l'échographie les chirurgiens peuvent facilement évaluer les lésions de la moëlle, du sac dural, de la partie antérieure de la colonne vertébrale au cours des interventions. Les fistules, les tumeurs extra et intra-médullaires, les hématomes, les fragments osseux, les fragments de projectile, les kystes, les disques peuvent être facilement découverts et traités sous la contrôle de l'échographie. Dans cet article sont décrites les techniques employées, l'anatomie normale et les images des diverses lésions. La ultrasonografía intraoperatoria espinal se considera hoy como un instrumento indispensable en numerosas operaciones sobre la columna vertebral y la medula espinal. Con el uso de ultrasonografía los cirujanos pueden fácilmente, en el curso de una operación, ubicar y evaluar lesiones dentro de la medula espinal y la dura y sobre el aspecto ventral de la columna vertebral. Siringos (fístulas), tumores intra- y extramedulares, hematomas, fragmentos óseos, fragmentos de bala, quistes, y discos pueden ser fácilmente localizados y tratados bajo guía de ultrasonido. En este artículo se describen las técnicas utilizadas en la realización del procedimiento, la anatomía normal, y las imágenes de diversos tipos de lesiones patológicas.Peer Reviewedhttp://deepblue.lib.umich.edu/bitstream/2027.42/41279/1/268_2005_Article_BF01655830.pd

NASA Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resource High Resolution Meteorology Data For Sustainable Building Design

A primary objective of NASA's Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resource (POWER) project is to adapt and infuse NASA's solar and meteorological data into the energy, agricultural, and architectural industries. Improvements are continuously incorporated when higher resolution and longer-term data inputs become available. Climatological data previously provided via POWER web applications were three-hourly and 1x1 degree latitude/longitude. The NASA Modern Era Retrospective-analysis for Research and Applications (MERRA) data set provides higher resolution data products (hourly and 1/2x1/2 degree) covering the entire globe. Currently POWER solar and meteorological data are available for more than 30 years on hourly (meteorological only), daily, monthly and annual time scales. These data may be useful to several renewable energy sectors: solar and wind power generation, agricultural crop modeling, and sustainable buildings. A recent focus has been working with ASHRAE to assess complementing weather station data with MERRA data. ASHRAE building design parameters being investigated include heating/cooling degree days and climate zones

Reports to the President, 1871 - 1916

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A Global Perspective: NASA's Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resources (POWER) Project

The Prediction of the Worldwide Energy Resources (POWER) Project, initiated under the NASA Science Mission Directorate Applied Science Energy Management Program, synthesizes and analyzes data on a global scale that are invaluable to the renewable energy industries, especially to the solar and wind energy sectors. The POWER project derives its data primarily from NASA's World Climate Research Programme (WCRP)/Global Energy and Water cycle Experiment (GEWEX) Surface Radiation Budget (SRB) project (Version 2.9) and the Global Modeling and Assimilation Office (GMAO) Goddard Earth Observing System (GEOS) assimilation model (Version 4). The latest development of the NASA POWER Project and its plans for the future are presented in this paper

Enhancing the NASA Prediction of Worldwide Energy Resource Web Data Delivery System with Geographic Information System (GIS) Capabilities

Renewable energy technologies are changing the face of the world's energy market. Currently, these technologies are being incorporated within existing structures to increase energy efficiency. Crucial to the success of the emerging renewable market is the availability of accurate, global solar radiation, and meteorology data. This poster traces the history of the development of an effort to distribute data parameters from NASA's research for use in the energy sector applications spanning from renewable energy to energy efficiency. These data may be useful to several renewable energy sectors: solar and wind power generation, agricultural crop modeling, and sustainable buildings

The Ursinus Weekly, April 17, 1908

Baseball • The Dean\u27s column • The young ladies entertain • Benefit social • Schaff prize debate • Literary societies • Second team game • College world • Personals • Literary Supplement: St. Valentine at Olevia; An adventure; Eugene Field; The present financial crisis; Railway rate regulation; James Russel Lowellhttps://digitalcommons.ursinus.edu/weekly/2904/thumbnail.jp