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Class actions, which are civil cases in which parties initiate a lawsuit on behalf of other plaintiffs not specifically named in the complaint, often make the headlines, especially when they result in settlements affecting millions of class members and requiring millions of dollars in restitution. They have also aroused vocal policy debates, as exemplified during the deliberations of the U.S. Congress prior to the enactment of the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005. But despite this long-standing interest, policymakers and the public know very little about the majority of class actions filed in this country-their numbers, their dynamics, or their outcomes. RAND used a defendant-based survey to collect original data on both state and federal insurance class actions, and also surveyed state departments of insurance to learn more about the interests of regulators in the issues litigated by the parties in these cases. This book presents the results. With these data, we are able to describe important characteristics of the litigation, including what types of classes are sought, where these cases are being filed, what allegations are made, how these cases are resolved, how much time it takes to bring them to resolution, and the possible impact of the Class Action Fairness Act of 2005. more...

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Liberia’s new government, under President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, has made security sector transformation a high priority. The authors analyze Liberia’s complex security environment, set forth an integrated security concept to guide the formation and use of those forces and new institutions to manage them, and assemble a complete security structure. They then develop specific force-structure options and discuss the cost-effectiveness of each. Finally, they suggest immediate steps toward implementation of the new security structure. These include development and coordination of detailed integrated force plans with the United States and the UN; a design and plans for a small police quick-reaction unit and small Coast Guard; attention to building court and corrections-system capacity; and consolidation, reduction, and appropriate recruiting, vetting, and training of the currently independent multiple police forces, customs, and intelligence personnel. more...

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An essential reference guide for Math, Science, and Engineering students. You. will use it from high school all the way to graduate school and beyond. Features.:.; Algebraic formulas.; Trigonometric formulas.; Geometric formulas.; Linear Algebra formulas.; Calculus formulas.; Statistical formulas.; Table of Derivatives.; Table of Integrals.; Table of Mathematical Symbols.; Designed for optimal navigation on PDA, Smartphone, Tablet, and desktop devices.; Formatted to display on all electronic devices including Smartphones and Mobile Devices with a small display.; Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway.; Always have the guide available for a quick reference. more...

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As insurgent threats evolve and assume new forms, the United States must also evolve in its ability to counter potentially prolonged threats in several parts of the world. Because of the potential for global reach in contemporary insurgencies, the ability to draw on lessons learned from past counterinsurgency (COIN) campaigns using different historical cases can be valuable, helping current and future leaders prevent a repetition of mistakes and building a foundation on which to build contemporary responses. To this end, six historic COIN operations from the 19th and 20th centuries are examined to determine which tactics, techniques, and procedures led to success and which to failure. The Philippines, Algeria, Vietnam, El Salvador, Jammu and Kashmir, and Colombia were chosen for their varied characteristics relating to geography, historical era, outcome, type of insurgency faced, and level of U.S. involvement. Specific issues examined include the counterinsurgents’ ability to innovate and adapt, the need to find a way to recognize the threat, and tactics for confronting it. more...

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Boost grades with this illustrated Quick-Study Guide. You. will use it from an undergraduate school all the way to medical school. Audience: Intended for everyone interested in Neurochemistry, particularly. undergraduate and graduate life science students, medical students, and nursing. students. Features.:.; Fully illustrated.; Synthesis and degradation pathways.; Written in clear, concise format.; Difficult concepts are explained in simple terms.; Navigate from Table of Contents or search for the words or phrases.; Access the guide anytime, anywhere - at home, on the train, in the subway.; Designed for optimal navigation on PDA, Smartphone, Tablet, and desktop devices.; Formatted to display on all electronic devices including Smartphones and Mobile Devices with a small display.; Add Bookmarks.; Text annotation and mark-up.; Use your down-time to prepare for an exam.; Always have the guide available for a quick reference.; Automatic synchronization between the handheld and the desktop PC. You. could read half of the book on the handheld, then finish reading on the desktop. Annotations and drawings are also synchronized. Table of Contents. I. Neurocellular Anatomy. Neuron: Axon | Dendrite. Axonal Transport and Growth: Axoplasmic transport | Kinesin. | Dynein | Myosin | Growth cone | Axon guidance. Synapse: Synaptic Vesicles | Exocytosis. | Endocytosis | Synaptic plasticity | SNARE | Synaptobrevin | Synapsin | NSF. Glial cell:. Astrocyte | Oligodendrocyte | Schwann cell | Myelin | Nodes of Ranvier | Multiple. sclerosis. Cytoskeleton:. Actin | Intermediate filament | Microtubule. II. Membranes And Transport. Membrane Structure: Fluid. mosaic model | Detailed Structure. Lipids: Fatty acid | Fatty. acid degradation | Fatty acid synthesis | Triglyceride | Waxes | Lipoprotein. | Cholesterol. Membrane Components: Phospholipids | Sphingomyelin |. Glycolipid | Glycocalix | Cholesterol | Antigen. Movement of Molecules: Diffusion | Osmosis | Electrochemical. gradient. Passive more...

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