...Adams, N., & Strickland, D. (1999, April). Handling A Shallow Gas Blowout in Southeast Texas. World Oil, 220(4), 137. Retrieved from http://eds.a.ebscohost.com/eds/detail/detail?sid=a7805da9-ecc9-40ef-991b-bff355310d9e%40sessionmgr4003&vid=13&hid=4108&bdata=JnNpdGU9ZWRzLWxpdmUmc2NvcGU9c2l0ZQ%3d%3d#AN=500508081&db=aci Boyle, M. (n.d.). Multiple arrest in synthetic drug case in Montgomery County. Retrieved October 3, 2015, from http://www.click2houston.com/news/synthetic-drug-issues-have-parents-worried-in-montgomery-county/31456188 Center for Public Policy Priorities (2013). Montgomery County United Way Texas Regional Opportunity Index. Retrieved from:http://www.mcuw.org/sites/unitedwaymontegomery.oneeach.org/files/TROI.pdf Christie, L. (2014). Why everybody is moving to Texas. Retrieved from http://money.cnn.com/2014/09/29/real_estate/affordable-housing-growth/ Conroe Mental Hospital. (n.d.). Retrieved October 3, 2015, form http://www.yellowpages.com/Conroe-tx/mental-hospitalsCraft, E. (2013). Air Quality Report: Texas Has More Work To Do. Retrieved from http://blogs.edf.org/texascleanairmatters/2013/04/25/air-quality-report-texas-has-more-work-to-do/County Profile (2015). Montgomery County Texas Overview. Retrieved from: http://www.healthdata.org/sites/default/files/files/county_profiles/US/County_Report_Montgomery_County_Texas.pdfDemocratic Underground. (2005). 10 Core Democratic Values that Separate Us from Republicans. Retrieved from http://www.democraticunderground...
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...Journal of Addictive Diseases, 30:110–115, 2011 Copyright c Taylor & Francis Group, LLC ISSN: 1055-0887 print / 1545-0848 online DOI: 10.1080/10550887.2011.554778 Ingestions of Hydrocodone, Carisoprodol, and Alprazolam in Combination Reported to Texas Poison Centers Mathias B. Forrester, BS ABSTRACT. The combination of hydrocodone, carisoprodol, and alprazolam is subject to abuse. Ingestions of this drug combination reported to Texas poison centers during 1998–2009 were identified (totaling 1,295 cases) and the distribution of ingestions by selected factors was determined. The number of cases increased from 0 in 1998 to 200 in 2007, and then decreased to 132 in 2009. The counties in eastern and southeastern Texas accounted for 80.9% of the cases. Of the patients, 57.3% were women and 94.6% were age 20 or older. Suspected attempted suicide accounted for 59.3% of the cases and intentional misuse or abuse for 27.3%. KEYWORDS. Alprazolam, carisoprodol, hydrocodone, poison center INTRODUCTION Abuse of prescription drugs is increasing in the United States. Rates of overdose deaths involving prescription drugs increased during 1999–2006.1 Emergency department visits involving the nonmedical use of opioid analgesics increased during 2004–2008.2 There has also been an increase in prescription drug abuse among adolescents.3,4 Hydrocodone is a prescription narcotic pain reliever sold alone or in combination with other medications known by the brand names Vicodin (Abbot Laboratories...
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...According to a 2011 study by the Philadelphia Inquirer, 69 Philadelphia death penalty cases have been reversed or sent back by state or federal courts after findings that the defense attorney’s inadequate performance deprived the defendant of a fair trial. When these cases were retried, almost all of the defendants received a sentence less than death, and some were acquitted altogether. Maricopa County in Arizona ranks fourth among counties in the country...
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...Segmentation and Target Market for Southwest Airlines Steven Garnes MKT/571 August 10, 2015 Denise A. Rueb Segmentation and Target Market for Southwest Airlines Introduction Southwest Airlines was formed in 1967 by Rollin King and Herb Kelleher and started service in June of 1971. The airline is headquartered in Dallas, Texas and originally operated flights within the state of Texas. The company has since expanded and now operates flights from Dallas to almost all major cities in the United States and is considered the largest low-cost carrier in the country. “Southwest seeks to offer a travel product that is built around flights targeted to specific demographics and ticket pricing that is simplified so that passengers know exactly what they getting for what they pay” (Bhutada, 2009). Market Brand Southwest has created a strong market brand by focusing on points of difference. “Points of difference are attributes or benefits that consumers strongly associate with a brand, positively evaluate, and believe they could not find to the same extent with a competitive brand” (Kotler, Keller, 2012). The points of difference for Southwest has been its focus on reliability, the value the airline offers its customers, and the fact it’s a fun airline to fly. Target Market Market segmentation in the airline industry is not as straightforward as it may seem. Airlines may consider it common sense to simply separate the market into business and economy class passengers. “However...
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...GRADE RETENTION IN HIGH STAKES AND LOW STAKES TESTING YEARS A Thesis Submitted to the Graduate Faculty of the Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College In partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree of Master of Arts In The Department of Psychology by Anna Elizabeth Ball B.S. Texas A&M University, 2002 August, 2007 Acknowledgments I would like to thank Dr. George H. Noell for all of assistance, support and guidance in the preparation of this document. I would also like to thank Dr. Frank Gresham and Dr. Kristin Gansle who served as my committee members and also helped with my study design and document preparation. Finally, I would like to thank all who assisted with the construction and management of the database used for this study. ii Table of Contents Acknowledgments……………………………………………………………… ii List of Tables...…………………………………………………………………....iv Abstract…………………………………………………………………………. v Introduction……………………………………………………………………... .1 Grade Retention Literature Review..............………………………….......1 High Stakes Testing Literature Review….………………………………5 Rationale and Purpose of Current Study……………………………........9 Methods...................…………………………………………………………… 10 Database Construction…………………………………………………. 10 Procedure.....................………………………………………………… .11 Results……....................………………………………………………………...13 Grade 4…………………………………………………………………..13 Grade 5…………………………………………………………………..18 Grade 6…………………………………………………………………..23 Grade 7…………………………………………………………………...
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...Developmental History Case Study A child’s developmental history provides descriptions of when and how the child achieved certain milestones, such as rolling over, crawling, and responding to sounds. Developmental histories also aid in the diagnosis of developmental disorders (Texas Autism, 2009). Saundra Moskoff recently analyzed the developmental history of Brittney Hoffman. This case study details the risks and developmental complications, the probable results of deficits, long-term consequences associated with disorders and illnesses, and the potential issues for Brittney based on the responses within the developmental history. Risks and Complications The developmental history contains nine areas: demographic information, primary caregiver/parent information, family history, childcare, pregnancy, birth, development, medical history, and medical care. Demographic Information Brittney’s demographic information indicates she lives in a middle-class neighborhood and attends a local preschool. A child’s environment greatly effects his or her development (Santrock, 2010). Healthy relationships within a loving family and the opportunity to interact with other children are essential qualities in the life of a child. Living in an impoverished neighborhood is a developmental risk factor. If the developmental history reported Brittney lived in an indigent neighborhood, an assessment in the areas of physical needs such as nutrition and personal hygiene may indicate neglect...
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...Effective instructors must understand the issues that impact multicultural education in the United States. The significance of providing an eminence instruction in an unbiased approach to all of their students is essential. The tide of demographic changes in the United States has affected most classrooms in our schools. As a result, some classroom teachers realize they must quickly acquire a comprehensive understanding of ethnic, cultural, and social-class diversity present in today’s schools. Otherwise, these teachers will face difficulty in classrooms comprised of fifty-one percent minority students. (Texas Education Agency, 1993) Nonetheless, traditional teachers with no experience in multicultural education training is a significant issue in Texas. Dayton Independent School District’s mission statement states, The mission of Dayton Independent School District is to educate all students to the maximum extent of their abilities and to challenge them to excel in a changing world. The fundamental purpose of Dayton Independent School District is to develop in all students the essential academic skills and knowledge of which to build lifetime learning. All students are taught a core curriculum of English Language Arts, Mathematics, Science, Social Studies, Fine Arts, Health, Physical Education and Technological Literacy. All students will be expected to acquire a knowledge of citizenship and economic responsibilities and an appreciation of all common American heritage including its...
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...dating back long before the United States Supreme Court’s 7-1 decision on the case of Roe versus Wade. As a result of the case, it was decided that the procedure was a fundamental right. Since then abortion has continued to be a subject that draws fluctuating heated emotions from society. The social predictors of abortion attitudes are greatly influenced by varying religious beliefs, demographics, and political views. Generally, the debate over abortion consists of two stances, pro-choice or pro-life. Those who distinguish themselves as a proponent for the pro-choice attitude towards abortion believe that the procedure is a right that should not be limited by the government or a religious entity. They believe that if women do not have legal access to abortions, these women will resort to unsafe options to eliminate their unwanted pregnancy. Individuals who distinguish themselves as a proponent for the pro-life attitude towards abortion believe that life occurs at the time of conception. Therefore abortion is the immoral killing of an innocent human being. As previously mentioned, this debate stems back to the infamous case of Roe versus Wade. This case originated in Dallas, Texas in 1969 when “Roe”, the legal pseudonym for Norma Leah McCorvey, found herself pregnant with her third child. With her best interests at heart, friends and family advised her to have an abortion. However, at the time Texas laws prohibited abortions with the exception of unwanted pregnancies resulting...
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...NORTH TEXAS May 2003 APPROVED: D. Barry Lumsden, Major Professor Ronald W. Newsom, Committee Member and Program Coordinator for Higher Education William Warde, Committee Member Michael K. Altekruse, Chair of the Department of Counseling, Development, and Higher Education M. Jean Keller, Dean of the College of Education C. Neal Tate, Dean of the Robert B. Toulouse School of Graduate Studies Singleton-Jackson, Jill A., Writing proficiency among graduate students in higher education programs. Doctor of Philosophy (Higher Education), May 2003, 84 pp., 8 tables, 1 figure, references, 60 titles. This study explored the extent to which graduate students enrolled in Higher Education courses were proficient at writing. While writing proficiency has been extensively studied in elementary students, high school students, and undergraduates, little attention has been paid to formally evaluating graduate student proficiency. Despite the relatively new idea of assessing graduate student writing, it is a concern for graduate faculty and a valid area for study. This study was based on a sample of graduate students enrolled in at least one course in Higher Education at public institutions of higher education in the United States. A total sample size of 97 students was obtained. Two instruments were administered to the participants: A General Information and Writing Experience Questionnaire (G-WEQ) and the SAT II: Writing Test, Part B. The G-WEQ was designed to capture demographic information...
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...Coordinator (ONC) for Health Information Technology was created in 2004. The ONC is currently collaborating with RHIOs in an effort to implement and use the most advanced health information technology and the exchange of health information. (4) Since there are multiple exchanges, varying standards and architecture, the ability to establish uniform data and transmission standards has been difficult. Thus the ONC is still in the process of collaborating working on developing standards and compliance monitoring programs. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has supported state and regional coordination of health care IT systems for years. In 2007 the Texas State legislature the Texas Health Services Authority (THSA) in promoting and coordinating the implementation and exchange of HIE in Texas. (5) In 2014, the traditional funding received from the State HIE Cooperative Agreement program had expired. The THSA has developed a strategic plan on continuing to guide the HIEs in meeting the increased demand...
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...MKTG6MKTG6MKTG Chapter 4 Case Study: Daimler/BMW A New Breed of Driver Boasting 500,000 members, double-digit growth rates, and the largest selection of vehicles, Zipcar has firmly established itself as the leader in car-sharing programs. And while profitability for the business has yet to emerge, the demand is certainly there. Car ownership in many of the largest cities throughout the world has recently been flat or in decline, as major urban centers become increasingly crowded, with cities like Tokyo, New York, and London expected to see declines of car owners per capita over the next 15 years. Of New York residents, only 44 percent own cars. Analysts and researchers estimate 10 million drivers in the United States alone are open to participating in car sharing programs and car-sharing program memberships will rise to around 4.5 million in the United States and 5.5 million in Europe by 2016. The increasing business of car-sharing has already begun to encroach on the market for rental cars, and companies such as Hertz and Enterprise have developed their own car-sharing programs to supplement their rental businesses. Recently one unlikely group of organizations has taken its first steps in this segment as well—namely, automakers themselves. Automakers are hoping to reach this emerging target market in major urban areas—young, well-educated drivers, roughly age 18 to mid-30s, with good salaries, who are actively concerned about sustainability, pollution, and traffic congestion...
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...Music Review Abstract This paper will examine music and social issues. Suicide rates have increased among teenagers, young adults and an epidemic in our military with the prolonged wars. Songs that are composed about suicide and the loss of someone whom has committed suicide has also increased in recent decades. Key words: suicide, music, social problems, demographics and lyrics. MUSIC REVIEW Music is easily accessed today through various media outlets and devices. Music is in automobiles, smartphones, personal audio devices and online. With all these personal devices it has become more common today for people to listen to their choice of music when shopping, traveling on public transportation, working out or virtually any other task at any given time of the day. Music can be an outlet to escape from a situation, isolate oneself or to reflect on something. People can focus in one genre of music, artist or song and repeat that over and over as much as they want. This can be both a good and bad situation. Music can motivate you at the gym when listening to a high beat tempo while conducting a cardiovascular routine. However, music can also keep someone depressed or emotional after a particular event or situation. Suicide has been an increasing problem in young to middle age people over the last decades. This is can be attributed to a number of factors such as wars, financial distress from global recessions and increases in social platforms and...
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...The observed abortion rates among minors declined significantly in most cases after the laws were implemented, but there were similar declines among older women. The declines seem to be part of a downward trend in abortion rates that have been observed across states in the US since 2001. Consent statutes are more burdensome than notifications and the rates of second trimester abortions were expected to increase because of the resulting delays in the approval of abortions through the courts or consent from parents. The findings were contrary to the expectations with the rates of second trimester abortions increasing across all age groups especially among the older women than the minors affected by the parental consent laws (Colman & Joyce,...
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...Situation you Analysis Industry Analysis Demographic | The Demographic of e-reader consumers is between the ages of 25-65. The Demographic group ranging from Male and Female although it is shown that most of the dedicated e-reader owners tend to be women. Also their education background varies, since the device can be used for various reasons and not just reading. Study also shows e-reader owners have higher household income than average comparing to the US population. | Ethical Background | As of May 2011, 15% of Hispanic population own an e-reader, followed by 11% of Caucasian and 8% of African American. Consumer who has a college degree and high house-hold income are also more likely to own an e-reader. (Yarter, 2011). Overall, the highest rate of tablet device and e-reader ownership are Hispanic Adult with the house hold income of $75,000 a year. (Yarter, 2011). | Economic | The Nook book has prices, which vary from the Nook first edition that is $119.00 and the Nook Color that is $249.00. The costs of the devices do affect the consumer because the United States is going through financial issues and jobs are limited to some Americans. About 14% of adults response that $199 is the highest price that they would pay for an e-readers without internet access. | Legislative | The Nook has the Android software, which has a licensing agreement with Microsoft. Microsoft is actually suing Barnes and Noble for not having a licensing agreement with Microsoft. Microsoft claims...
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...Jimmy C. Clark. PRAIRIE VIEW, TEXAS 2008 Bullying in Schools 2 Table of Contents Page Abstract……………………………………………………………………………3 Chapter 1. Statement of the Problem Introduction-Background and Content………………………………………….5 Statement of the Problem……………………………………………………...10 Purpose of the Study…………………………………………………………..11 Research Questions…………………………………………………………....11 Null Hypothesis………………………………………………………………..11 Significance of the Problem…………………………………………………....11 Operational Definition………………………………………………………….12 Chapter 2. Review of Literature……………………………………………………12 Chapter 3. Method…………………………………………………………………...20 Identification of the Research……………………………………………………20 Design……………………………………………………………………………20 Target Population………………………………………………………………..21 Sample of Participants…………………………………………………………...22 Sampling of Procedure…………………………………………………………..22 The Instrument…………………………………………………………………...23 Statistical Techniques……………………………………………………………27 Summary of Research Procedure………………………………………………..27 References……………………………………………………………………………28 Bullying in Schools 3 Abstract The purpose of this study is to investigate third grade experiences...
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