Occupation Times for Jump Processes

We consider a class of pure jump Markov processes in \rr^d whose jump kernels are comparable to those of symmetric stable processes. We prove a support theorem, a lower bound on the occupation times of sets, and show that we can approximate resolvents using smooth functions

Unstitching Scarlet Letters?: Prosecutorial Discretion and Expungement

This Article argues that scholarly discussions about prosecutorial discretion need to extend their focus beyond the exercise of prosecutorial judgment pretrial or questions of factual and legal guilt. Given that the primary role of the prosecutoris to do “justice,” this Article calls for increased attention to the exercise of discretion after the guilt phase is complete, specifically in the context of expungement of nonconviction andconviction information. It offers a framework for exercising such discretion and, in doing so, hopes to initiate additional conversation about the role of prosecutors during the phases that follow arrest and prosecution

The Breach of Security at San Jose’s Airport Raises Broader Issues

This Transportation Security Perspective is the fifth in a continuing series produced by the National Transportation Safety and Security Center of the Mineta Transportation Institute. These examine major terrorist attacks and trends in terrorists targeting surface transportation. Previous perspectives include the bus attack in Abuja, Nigeria, the terrorist bombings in Volgograd, Russia; the assault on passengers at the Kunming train station in China; and more

Content management from scratch : a study of form, function and best practices

The written portion of this project outlines some of the typical considerations one must make in the development of a web content management system, as well as the author's specific experiences with these considerations as they relate to the development of the Historic Muncie website and CMS. Writing software libraries, fixing bugs, and adjusting software functionality to meet shifting client needs are also topics of discussion. Ultimately, the documentation supports the central focus of the project - the 3000 lines of source code and the file hierarchy supplied as digital content with the written overview.Department of TelecommunicationsThesis (M.A.