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This section provides several papers presented to the Pasco Hernando County Early Learning Coalition Conference in Florida in November 2012. Early educators contributed papers on encouraging literacy and communication in young children. Shelton K. Gilyard Jr. of the University of South Florida in Tampa presented a paper on the use of interactive video gaming to encourage children with autism to participate in physical activity.

The authors sought to explore the implications of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act's establishment of Accountable Care Organizations (ACO). Summit participants, who discussed best practices and issues to be addressed when designing and implementing ACOs. Healthcare leaders from across the country in charge of running, developing, and/or implementing ACOs for health systems. Participants were asked to consider the challenges, benefits, and strategies to ACO implementation. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents observations on the conference papers on cultural systems and organizational processes in the U.S. Basis for descriptive precision; Identification of the most basic empirical questions regarding culture; Distinct formalization of social systems.

The article reports on the need for the U.S. government to establish disaster prevention strategies at all levels of responsibility. To address this issue, the Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) hosted the 3rd International Conference on Risk Analysis and Crisis Response (RACR) on May 22-25, 2011. The main goal of the forum is to provide latest approaches to risk analysis and crisis response.

Presents several abstracts of research on specimen mineralogy that were presented at the 30th Rochester Mineralogical Symposium. "Mineralogy of the Kimberlites From New York State," by M. Lupulescu; "Mineralogy of the Hiddenite and Emerald Vein Assemblage, Hiddenite, North Carolina," M. A. Wise, A. J. Anderson and R. L. Isaac; "Diopside From the Atwater Quarry Area, Westfield, Massachusetts," by W. Shelton, G. W. Robinson, D. Burgess and D. Levine.

Ninety-six experts in the fields of elder abuse and aging in New York State met in Albany, NY on May 10-12, 2004 to "Target Elder Abuse" and to create a New York State Action Agenda to combat elder abuse. Lifespan of Greater Rochester convened and sponsored the Summit, modeled after the 2001 National Summit in Washington. DC The New York State (NYS) Office of Children and Family Services--Bureau of Adult Services, NYS Office for the Aging, NYS Division of Criminal Justice Services, as well as Excellus BlueCross BlueShield and MedAmerica Insurance Company of New York were co-sponsors. The Summit was largely funded through the Administration on Aging by a federal grant obtained by US Senator Charles E. Schumer (NY). Other contributors included Excellus BlueCross Blue Shield, NYS Office for the Aging, and Alfred University's Rural Justice Institute. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Discusses some of the papers presented at the social capital workshop and conference held in Cornell University in Ithaca, New York on September 2002. Conceptual and methodological universe into which social capital fits; Role of social capital in local or community development.

Introduces a series of articles on several issues concerning isotopic practitioners and ecologists, highlighted at the 3rd International Conference on Applications of Stable Isotope Techniques to Ecological Studies in Flagstaff, Arizona.

Highlights the 2004 First International Conference on Microchannels and Minichannels organized by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers and the Rochester Institute of Technology in the U.S. Attendees of the event; Venue of the convention; Theme of the conference.

Reports on the solicitation of 100 student professional papers by the American Association for Leisure and Recreation, for its student symposia in the United States. Details on the discussion topics; Information on the presentation format; Contact information for further details.

Central Michigan University has hosted 11 Off-Campus Library Services Conferences since 1982. This paper studies the proceedings of the 11 conferences to identify patterns of research. The authors were interested in determining how the field of distance learning library services has changed over that 22 year period as evidenced by the topics presented and the types of papers included in the proceedings. The authors analyzed the contributed papers and assigned those papers to specific subject tracks. The authors also considered the sources used by the presenters in order to identify works that may be considered seminal in this field. Distance learning librarianship is a field that has grown and matured, but there has been little research to date into the core literature of the field. This paper attempts to identify some of those core works through an analysis of the citations used in these Sets of proceedings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Presents the conference of the American Orff-Schulwerk Association on a research poster session in Las Vegas, Nevada on November 6 to 10, 2002. Topics of the research reports; Use of a poster presentation format; Guidelines for the paper selection process.

Many health sciences librarians as well as other professionals attend conferences on a regular basis. This study sought to link an innovative peer review process of presented research papers to long-term conference outcomes in the peer-reviewed professional journal literature. An evidence-based conference included a proof-of-concept study to gauge the long-term outcomes from research papers presented during the program. Real-time peer review recommendations from the conference were linked to final versions of articles published in the peer-reviewed literature. The real-time peer review feedback served as the basis for further mentoring to guide prospective authors toward publishing their research results. These efforts resulted in the publication of two of the four research papers in the peer-viewed literature. A third presented paper appeared in a blog because the authors wanted to disseminate their findings more quickly than through the journal literature. The presenters of the fourth paper never published their study. Real-time peer review from this study can be adapted to other professional conferences that include presented research papers. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

This paper reflects on the 30th anniversary of the African Geographical Review (AGR) by looking at the history and future of the journal. It originated in a panel discussion organized by the current editors of the AGR at the 2010 annual meeting of the Association of American Geographers (AAG) in Seattle. It synthesizes presentations made by participants of the panel including William Moseley, Florence Margai, Isaac Luginaah, Maano Ramutsindela, Padraig Carmody, Kefa Otiso, Bakama BakamaNume, and Ian Yeboah among others. The paper demonstrates how the East African Geographical Review (EAGR), a regional journal serving the East African region from 1963 to 1996, has grown into the mouthpiece of the Africa Specialty Group (ASG) of the AAG. The role of individual agency and the tenacity of the editors of the journal since its arrival in the United States have been central in growing it into the ASG's mouth piece. We anticipate that when the next stocktaking of the AGR occurs, the AGR will be a leading global geography journal on Africa. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article presents information about various Cold War documents, conferences, and news. The article provides transcripts of documents released in 2010 on topics including former West German chancellor Willy Brandt's archives, U.S. president John F. Kennedy's role in the Vietnam War, and alleged crimes by former U.S. Secretary of State Henry Kissinger in South America. The article also previews a conference on the Cold War entitled "The Rosenberg Case, Soviet Espionage, and the Cold War," June 22, 2011, in Washington, D.C. The article announces that the U.S. National Archives has placed the "Report of the Office of the Secretary of Defense Vietnam Task Force, also known as the "Pentagon Papers," on its web site.

Information about papers discussed at the 50th Annual Conference of the American Society of Electroneurodiagnostic Technologists (ASET) in the U.S. in 2009 is presented. The keynote address was presented by Joyce Bender of Bender Consulting Services Inc. in which she shared her story of living with epilepsy and her advocacy for people with disabilities. The papers presented tackled topics including Alzheimer's Disease, reflex epilepsy and the use of electroencephalography (EEG) monitoring in the intensive care unit (ICU).

A 2001 U.S. workshop with the title "Nanotechnology, Biotechnology, Information Technology and Cognitive Science (NBIC): Converging Technologies for Improving Human Performance" introduced the convergence of various sciences and technologies based on their nanoscale properties. It highlighted BIC as the science and technologies converging on the nanoscale. However many other sciences and technologies with nanoscale components exist, such as chemistry and material sciences. Furthermore the workshop chose human performance enhancement as its case study of application despite various other possible applications that could have been chosen. This paper addresses the questions why the workshop organizers (a) introduced nanoscale as a convergence concept, (b) chose BIC as the convergence examples and (c) chose human performance enhancement as their application. The paper provides some thoughts as to the success and consequences of that strategy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Convention and visitors bureaux (CVBs) have become a dominant type of destination marketing organization since the very first bureau was founded in Detroit in 1895. Nowadays, about 1,000 CVBs are operating in major and secondary metropolitan and resort areas in the United States. Dozens of bureaux can he found in the rest of the world, as well. The aim of this paper is to gain a better understanding of the management and funding of CVBs especially from a European perspective. The paper is based on a benchmark survey conducted by the author among 100 bureaux throughout the world, with responses secured from 29 CVBs. The analysis of the questionnaire sheds light on several aspects of CVB operations, such as geographic scope, types of shareholders controlling the CVB, membership of individual tourist businesses in the CVB, annual budget, sources of income, main expense categories, target markets, and staffing. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Discusses the symposium of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's National Health and Environmental Effects Research Laboratory in April 1998, regarding the issue of extrapolation in human health and ecological risk assessments. Papers on extrapolation issues in human health and ecological risk assessment; Overview of papers on extrapolation among taxa and across organizational hierarchy.

Discusses papers submitted in the 26th Annual Conference on Social Theory, Politics and the Arts which was held in Washington, D.C. from October 12 to 15, 2000. Main challenges for the arts and humanities; Central topic of the event; Topics of the papers.

This article presents information on several conferences on geography, held in 1985. It is reported that the "National Speleological Society Annual Meeting" was held during June 23-29 in Frankfort, Kentucky. The Society is involved in the exploration and mapping of caves and furthering research in cave and karst science. This convention was attended by nearly 1,000 people who participated in five days of papers, nine mini-courses, sixteen workshops, and several field trips. The "Ninth World Forestry Congress," reportedly, was held during July 1-10 in Mexico City. The Congress was organized under the auspices of the Mexican Covernment through its Ministry of Agriculture and Hydraulic Resources and with collaboration of United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization. Delegates representing forestry and agricultural government agencies, private industry, research and teaching, and international organizations participated in paper sessions and field trips. The topic of this convention was "Forestry Resources in the Integral Development of Society." The article further reports that the "Twenty-first Annual American Water Resources Association Conference and Symposium" was held during August 11-16 in Tucson, Arizona. The conference theme was "Water Demand: Sharing a Limited Resource" and the symposium theme "Groundwater Contamination and Reclamation."

The article discusses the paper titled "Economic stabilization of the family: The standard of living" by Harry L. Lurie that was presented at the 5th Annual Meeting of the National Conference of Social Work in Memphis, Tennessee on May 2 to 9, 1928. It mentions the issues to consider in analysing poverty in terms of standards of living and sources of income. It also explores the development of the Chicago Standard Budget by social agencies in Illinois to govern the assistance to poor families.

This conference was organized by the American Dance in Education Organization, in co-operation with the Congress on Research in Dance, Rhode Island Dance Alliance and Rhode Island Alliance for Arts Education. The conference aim was 'to honor the legacy of dance and dancers past, as seen in the light of the present while building bridges to the future'. During the 3-day conference over 120 sessions were offered, including masterclasses, academic papers, workshops and performances. Inevitably, with the size of such an event, several sessions were scheduled at the same time. The 400 delegates and presenters fell into three general categories-school teachers, teachers in private dance studios, and university lecturers, the latter including many from colleges offering dance education programmes (i.e. teacher training). Generally, papers and workshops were aimed at one specific category but the sessions attracting delegates from all three categories were the well-attended masterclasses-taught by Bill Evans (contemporary dance), James Penrod (ballet) Michelle Bach-Coulibaly (African Dance) and Thom Cobb (character)-and the performances. The final performance was a celebration of dance in Rhode Island, with several companies and artists presenting their work. Again, it was very varied ranging from a Tap Dogs inspired number to a reconstruction of Ruth St Denis's 'Sonata Pathetique,' from a contemporary, humorous piece by Heidi Henderson to a Polynesian folk dance and from staged ballroom dance to a dynamic trio inaptly titled 'Sketches From Life,' by James Brown.

In 2008, the University of Southern Indiana began to offer a new Doctor of Nursing Practice program via distance education. For the first three years, two librarians at the David L. Rice Library evaluated how well the library supported the study and research of students enrolled in the program. The research project incorporated multiple methods of assessment, including an examination of usage statistics generated by the electronic resources supporting the program, a student satisfaction survey, a review of the students' use of the library's interlibrary loan and article delivery services, and a citation analysis of the references appended to formal papers submitted as part of the required coursework. A significant amount of data was generated from the four methods used in the research, and the findings based on these data have impacted and will continue to impact the library's support of the program, including instruction, collection development, and expansion of services. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Colleges and universities in the USA and many other countries find themselves in a deepening financial challenge that is significantly influencing operating decisions as well as student access to higher education. These trends are attributed to the weakened finances of governments, competition from non-discretionary public spending, the nature of education as a service industry and the fraying of the social contract between higher education and the public. This paper argues that Geography as a discipline can both survive in and benefit from this changing educational landscape. There are several themes that will strongly influence higher education in the years ahead, including competition, technology, globalization and sustainability. The nature of such forces over space and time continues to be ripe for geographic inquiry, but they will require the field to be more analytical, more connected to other disciplines and more international in its teaching and research. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Information about several papers discussed at a symposium held in May 20, 2011, sponsored by Southern Illinois University School of Law in Carbondale, Illinois, on health law and policy of the U.S. is presented. Topics include provider data reporting, provider accountability and health care quality is presented. The symposium featured several nationally noted speakers including David C. Pate, Mark Rust and Kristin Madison.

Information about several papers discussed at a symposium, titled "Rationing Medical Resources: Panacea or Peril for American Health Care?," held May 21, 2010, hosted by the 12th Annual Southern Illinois Health Care/Southern Illinois University Health Policy Institute is presented. Topics include rationing of health care resources in the U.S. The symposium featured several physicians including Thomas W. Noseworthy, Lanis L. Hicks, and Larry Boress.

The article discusses the highlights of the "Obama Meets the World: Realities and Recommendations for a New Administration" symposium held at the March 2009 Dialogue Left Forum at Pace University in New York City. The symposium features four presenters and discussed issues related to U.S. President Barack Obama's capacity to change, including educational reform, peace in the Middle east and foreign policy. The limitations of the symposium are cited. Overview of the papers presented at the symposium are also provided.

Information about several papers discussed at a congress sponsored by the International Psycho-Analytical Association on the Kleinian theory of clinical narcissism is presented. Topics include the notion of narcissism and the existence of Kleinian thought and Kleinian groups in the United States The symposium featured several panelists including Robert Hinshelwood, Joseph Aguayo, and Elizabeth Barros.

The Association for Canadian Studies in the United States (ACSUS) organizes the biennial ACSUS Enders Symposium as a way of promoting understanding of the evolution of Canada-US relations. The symposium also honors the work of Thomas O. Enders, who served as US ambassador to Canada from 1976 to 1979, and his work in promoting the relationship between the two countries. In other years, the symposium was held in Washington DC at the Woodrow Wilson Center, but the ACSUS board decided to move the event to Canada in 2008 in order to expand its audience and bring in new actors. Carleton University (with its Centre on North American Politics and Society and its School of Canadian Studies) and the Canada-Fulbright Foundation were brought in as partners, and the sixth biennial symposium was held 24 October 2008 at Carleton University in Ottawa. Several papers of the symposium appear here in a special issue of the American Review of Canadian Studies. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers news briefs related to international relations of the U.S. Professor George E. Gruen has participated a paper on the views of the American Jewish Community about President George W. Bush administration's Middle East policies at the conference of the Association for Israel Studies. The National Committee on American Foreign Policy has celebrated its 35th anniversary on May 28, 2009. It has also hosted a meeting with Taiwan's deputy minister of national defense Liang-Jen Chang.

The escalating demand for coaching worldwide has motivated practitioners, consumers and educators of coaching to advocate professionalisation of the industry to safeguard quality, effectiveness and ethical integrity. The potential benefit to coaching of professional status has led to an interest in consultative dialogue, such as the Global Convention on Coaching (GCC) and the International Coaching Research Forum (ICRF). The formal GCC began in July 2007 in New York, culminating in Dublin in 2008, with the presentation and discussion of white papers related to the advancement of the discipline. The Dublin Declaration on Coaching recommends establishment of a common understanding of the profession through shared codes of ethics, standards of practice and educational guidelines; acknowledgement of the multi-disciplinary roots and nature of coaching; and moving beyond self-interest to address core critical areas in on-going consultative dialogue. In September 2008, the ICRF, consisting of internationally recognised researchers, coaching professionals and other stakeholders met at Harvard to produce research proposal outlines to advance coaching as an evidence-based discipline. The GCC and ICRF have initiated a process that is seeking to clarify what coaching is, to measure and study its effectiveness, and to identify what role practitioners, academics and other stakeholders have to play. This article examines the achievements of the GCC in some detail, with an overview of the ICRF. However, coaching is a fair distance from becoming a profession, and there is a question mark as to whether it will become a full-blown profession. The challenge for stakeholders in the global coaching community is to let go of power, control and territoriality in order to collaborate and share their ideas, expertise and research to advance a more disciplined and rigorous field. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers news briefs related to mineralogy in the U.S. The Friends of Mineralogy named Shawn M. Carlson, George W. Robinson, and Mark J. Elder as winners of the Best Paper in Rocks & Minerals Award for 2007. Sixth-grade students from Wyland, Michigan are going on a trip to the Wyoming Dinosaur Center in Thermopolis. The 30th mineralogical symposium held in conjuction with the Tucson Gem and Mineral Society will be on February 14, 2009.

A conference paper discussed during the 2005 "Writing Europe" conference is presented. It proposes the transformation of electronic literature into something that is European. It is observed that the emergence of word processing during the 1990s had given rise to a hyped misdirection and miscasting of literary practice in programmable and networked media and has resulted in the creation of a cultural and technological engine of the U.S.-centric English-speaking empire.

A conference paper discussed during the 2005 "Writing Europe" conference is presented. The article stresses the importance of promoting an independent spirit for film producers in Europe to emulate the success of the U.S. motion picture industry. It is argued that it is essential to judge a film project not just on its script but also on the film producer and his or her pitch.

The second stage of the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) in Tunisia in November 2005 saw the long-standing debate over who should govern the Internet reach an apparent culmination. The vast majority of parties involved (over 10,000 people from over 170 countries) announced their acquiescence to the final agreement, which allowed ICANN to maintain responsibility for domain name allocation, while introducing a non-binding multi-stakeholder Internet Governance Forum (IGF) to be set up alongside.1 However, this current paper will show that the agreement provides limited assistance to the ongoing discussion and resolution on Internet Governance, and furthermore that unless the key players - particularly the USA - alter their stance, the Internet is in danger of fragmentation and gridlock, which is a genuine possibility unless the governance of the Internet moves to an International level away from exclusive US control. The conclusions made in Tunisia are not fully representative and the perception of US control has not been removed. Until this is revisited and altered, the Internet remains in considerable threat of break-up and potential gridlock. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Center for Environmental Health Sciences (CEHS) Conference entitled “Directions and Needs in Asbestos Research: New Insights” was held at the University of Montana in Missoula on July 28 and 29, 2005. Researchers, physicians, health care workers, and federal agency representatives from around the country met for a cross-disciplinary exploration of many issues related to asbestos research. Topics included community and psychosocial issues in biomedical research, asbestos exposure assessment, assessment and mechanisms of asbestos-related diseases, and new research directions. This meeting report is a summary of the conference presentations, and of the topics identified for future research directions. This conference was a follow-up to one hosted by the CEHS in June 2002, and continued to take advantage of opportunities to work with a unique population in Libby, MT, where significant asbestos exposures have occurred due to the mining of asbestos-contaminated vermiculite. The goals of this conference were to bring together experts from diverse fields to identify progress made since the last conference and to develop new research avenues that would allow us to address the research needs in emerging asbestos-exposed populations. Participants indicated that these objectives were met, and expressed enthusiasm for follow-up conferences, tentatively planned for the summer of 2007, to maintain the dialog that has been established regarding directions and needs in asbestos research. Selected papers from the conference are presented in this issue of Inhalation Toxicology . [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Gerontology and research are two areas that are often resisted by undergraduate social-work students: “Why do you need to know how to do research as a social-work practitioner?” “Why would anyone want to work with older, sick and frail individuals when it is impossible to make a difference in their situation or in their lives?” These statements are not uncommon to undergraduate social-work faculty or field placement staff. From 1998 to 2004, to strengthen the capacity of the social-work profession to meet the needs of a growing aging population, the Council on Social Work Education's Strengthening Aging and Gerontology in Social Work project (SAGE-SW) worked on a national initiative to infuse aging content throughout the social-work curriculum. This was to be done both at the undergraduate and graduate levels, which include developing resources for faculty that will infuse gerontology throughout the curriculum (funded by the John A. Hartford Foundation of New York). This paper adds a curriculum resource by providing an example of infusing gerontology into a research course via a service-learning project, as well as infusing research into a gerontology field placement. In addition, the project exposed the social-work research students to the field of gerontology and the operations of a national organization. It also gave students the opportunity to attend a national gerontology conference. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

In 2003, the Gender Identity Research and Education Society (GIRES) ran a small symposium in London, assisted by a Trans Group, founded in 1993, with the aim of moving transsexualism from its current categorisation, in the International Classification of Diseases (ICD 10), as a psychiatric disorder. GIRES was awarded additional funding for this project from the King's Fund-an eminent charity providing funds for medical and scientific work. The members of the symposium included physicians and specialists in the different areas pertinent to the understanding and the treatment of transsexualism, and also the Member of Parliament who chairs the Parliamentary Forum for Transsexualism. Transsexual people were represented within this group. Members came from the United Kingdom, The Netherlands, Belgium, Japan and the United States of America. Professor Milton Diamond (USA) chaired the group who collaborated in producing the following paper. The team endeavoured to provide a balanced and comprehensive review of what is currently understood, in the scientific field, regarding atypical gender development and transsexualism. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Hydrogen Sulfide Health Research and Risk Assessment Symposium came about for several reasons: (1) increased interest by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and several state agencies in regulating hydrogen sulfide (H 2 S); (2) uncertainty about ambient exposure to H 2 S; (3) confusion and disagreement in the literature about possible health effects at low-level exposures; and (4) presentation of results of a series of recent animal bioassays. The American Petroleum Institute (API) proposed this symposium and the EPA became an early co-sponsor, with the Chemical Industry Institute of Toxicology (CIIT) and the American Forest & Paper Association (AF&PA) contributing expertise and funding assistance. The topics covered in this symposium included Animal Research, Human Research, Mode-of-Action and Dosimetry Issues, Environmental Exposure and Monitoring, Assessment and Regulatory Issues, and closed with a panel discussion. The overall goals of the symposium were to: gather together experts in H 2 S health effects research and individuals from governmental agencies charged with protecting the public health, provide a venue for reporting of recent research findings, identify gaps in the current information, and outline new research directions and promote research collaboration. During the course of the symposium, presenters provided comprehensive reviews of the state of knowledge for each topic. Several new research proposals discussed at the symposium have subsequently been initiated. This report provides a summary of the talks, poster presentations, and panel discussions that occurred at the Hydrogen Sulfide Health and Risk Assessment Symposium. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Convention and visitors bureaus (CVBs) have become important organizations within the tourism industry. The International Association of Convention & Visitor Bureaus (IACVB) reported that it represents approximately 500 destination management organizations in 30 countries (IACVB, 2003). As one of the most important components of the tourism industry in the United States, the Convention and Visitors Bureau performs various activities to facilitate destination marketing and development, with the aim of enticing leisure and convention customers to their particular city or region. Meanwhile, meeting planners are using technology to enhance their ability to produce and execute meetings that demonstrate a high return on investment. Consequently, CVBs' websites have enormous potential in selling a destination and facilitating the meeting/convention planning process. This paper explores the content and design factors associated with convention and visitors bureau web site development. It also demonstrates how planners utilize the Internet and CVB websites. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

This paper examines the views of key decision-makers in the convention industry as part of a CRC for Sustainable Tourism re- search project. In particular, it examines the relationships between the main participants, the key factors for a successful convention and the emerging trends within the industry. In order to explore these influences, the research method used structured interviews with international convention associations, professional conference organizers (PCOs) and international delegates. In-depth telephone interviews were conducted with nine international associations from Europe, the United Kingdom and the United States, as well as eight PCOs, all of whom facilitate international conventions within Australia. Nineteen international delegates were also interviewed at two international conferences. The findings from these interviews suggest that the decision-making process for conventions is influenced by a complex set of relationships between the three sets of interviewees. The study revealed that the relationships between the convention bureaus and convention centers were very important. The interviews confirmed the findings of previous studies regarding the key success components for a convention, but also pointed to emerging trends in the convention sector that will impact upon success in the future. These trends included the increasing number of female conference delegates, the increased need for Internet facilities for conventions, and the high priority placed by convention participants on the safety of the convention destination. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Abstract. The Invitational Conference on the Future of School Psychology held at Indiana University in Fall 2002 included a number of paper presentations and group discussions. Toward the end of the conference, four participants were asked to present their reactions, reflecting input from a practitioner, a graduate student in school psychology, a faculty member at a university program educating school psychologists in the United States, and a school psychologist/faculty member at a university from a different country (Greece). The purpose of this article is to share their combined perspectives of the future of school psychology. This article also includes their suggestions for the future direction of school psychology, and encourages all school psychologists to awaken to a change in the field. The article considers the educational and mental health needs of students, and offers a prospectus for the field including (a) data-supported services; (b) group-focused practices; (c) collaboration and partnerships with professionals, families, and schools; and (d) multicultural considerations. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Highlights the 20th International Conference on the History of Cartography held in Cambridge, Massachusetts, in June 2003. Co-hosts of the conference; Paper and poster sessions; Tours; Receptions; Exhibitions; Pre-conference meetings of the International Society of Curators of Early maps and the International Cartographic Association Committee on Teaching the History of Cartography.

Presents abstracts of papers presented at the 2003 North American Congress of Clinical Toxicology Annual Meeting. "Foxy Methoxy: A New Drug of Abuse," by S. Smolinske, R. Rastogi, and S. Schenkel; "Serotonin Syndrome Following Initiation of Escitalopram Monotherapy For Depression," by T. Wiegand and D. Stuart; "Pediatric Overdose of Desmopressin Acetate," by T. Sigg, A. M. Burda, and S. Aks; Others.

Abstracts papers presented during the fourth annual scientific sessions of the Society for Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance held January 26-28, 2001 in Atlanta, Georgia. Use of magnetization transfer imaging to identify atherosclerotic plaque components; Free-breathing coronary vessel wall imaging using a navigator and spiral data acquisition.

Reviews papers from a symposium on blood compatibility sponsored by the University of Washington Engineered Biomaterials. History of blood contacting materials; Subjects that dominate blood-materials literature; Issues that plague blood contacting devices.

This paper presents a review of models used to describe the properties of fouling resistant surfaces, i.e. the relationship between molecular structure and resistance to adsorption/adhesion of biological moieties. In particular, the well established 'physical' school of thought, mostly based on ideas stemming from the Alexander-De Gennes theory of polymer interfaces, which appears especially suitable for the modeling of resistance to bio-adhesion in terms of entropic effects, is compared to approaches that call into play the role of interfacial forces based on hydrogen bonding and molecular conformations. It is underlined that the presently prevailing view based on 'steric' stabilization effects is based on models that do not take into account some of the most fundamental aspects of water-soluble polymers and that, within this approximation, repulsive forces resulting from the 'compression' of tethered layers is the only possible explanation. When effects typical of water, such as hydrogen bonding, are considered, different pictures arise, even if their quantification poses several analytical challenges and new theoretical problems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Reports on the conference and exhibition of the Special Interest Group on Computer Graphics and Interactive Techniques (SIGGRAPH) of the Association for Computing Machinery held in Los Angeles, California on August 8-13, 1999. Attendance; Number of exhibitors; Papers presented in the conference which are expected to affect graphics and interactive techniques.

Analyzes issues related to Southeastern archaeology discussed at the Southeastern Archaeological Conference in the United States. Symposia organized from the year 1983 to 1995; Consideration of sites and artifacts as dominant paper topics; Relevance of gender and job affiliation to the organization of the symposia.