Zoning boards -- Connecticut; Zoning law -- Connecticut
Introduction The Zoning Boards of Appeals and the granting of variances are a integral part of the zoning system. However ZBA's and their functions are probably one of the most, if not the most misunderstood and abused aspect of the zoning system....
This study examined differences in emotion regulation strategies and happiness among three age groups: young (18 - 35 years), middle-aged (36 – 62 years), and older adults (63 years and older). Also, emotion regulation strategies (reappraisal and...
Lobster fisheries -- Law and legislation -- Maine; Lobster fisheries -- Law and legislation -- Maine -- Harpswell Center
Since 1995, the Northeast lobstermen have been more regulated and managed than at any other point in the history of their industry. The lobster fishing industry has been a staple industry in the Northeast United States for over 200 years. From...
Transforming growth factor-alpha (TGFa), a member of the endothelial growth
factor (EGF) family of mitogens, was previously thought to exist solely in neoplastic
cells and the quickly dividing cells of a developing fetus. Since then, TGFa...
Cyclin D1 is the major regulator of cell cycle --- the division of cells to copy themselves. Cyclin D1 is the product of ccnd1 gene and plays an important role in regulation of cell cycle transition from G1 phase to S phase. The cell cycles of...
People with disabilities -- Health and hygiene -- Kuwait; People with disabilities -- Services for -- Kuwait; Physical fitness centers -- Kuwait
The purpose of this study was to assess the accessibility of fitness centers and health clubs in Kuwait with respect to persons with disabilities. Data were collected via two methods: Accessibility Instruments Measuring Fitness and Recreation...
My weekly reader -- History; Children's periodicals, American -- History
Charles Palmer Davis, visiting a one-room school in New England at the turn of the century, asked the pupils, "Who is the President of the United States?" Of the twenty-five first to fifth graders, only two knew the answer, one of whom was Davis's...
The present study explores the association between gun control laws, the extent of handgun ownership, and the amount of homicide committed with handguns. Data from the year 1990 was obtained for all 50 states plus the District of Columbia. States...
The ability of cells to migrate is important for development, neurite formation,
immune function, and other processes necessary for the life of an organism. However,
the gaining of an inappropriate migratory function, as well as, uncontrolled...
Discovering RNA editing sites in model organisms provides an insight into their adaptations in addition to finding potential sites for gene expression regulation. In this study, we focused on the grin1b gene of Zebrafish due to its important...
Convention on Protection of Children and Co-operation in Respect of Intercountry Adoption (1993); Intercountry adoption -- Law and legislation; Intercountry adoption -- United States; Intercountry adoption -- Guatemala
Over the last 50 years, the United States has seen a significant increase in the number of children entering its borders annually through intercountry adoption. Accepting thousands of more children than any other nation, the United States is the...
Normally public opinion about the Islamic religion is often negative. The Muslim people are seen as violent oppressors of women. Although it may be true in some countries, the fact is Muslim people represent a variety of societies and communities...
