Report and opinion of the Attorney General on the subject of the expenses of criminal justice made to the Senate, under an Ordser passed on the 15th January, 1839.

Mode of access: Internet.

Opinion of John M. Read, esquire, against the right of the city Councils to subscribe for stock in the Pennsylvania railroad company, and to increase the city debt and taxes for that purpose.

Mode of access: Internet.

Opinion of Gov. Williamson and Gen. Wall, on the rights vested in the Delaware and Raritan Canal and Camden and Amboy Railroad companies, by the acts of the state of New Jersey passed in relation to them.

Signed (page 20): I.H. Williamson, Elizabethtown, Dec. 8th, 1834 ... Garret D. Wall, Burlington, Dec. 19th, 1834.

Corrected opinion of Harold R. Medina, United States circuit judge in United States of America, plaintiff v. Henry S. Morgan, Harold Stanley, et al., doing business as Morgan Stanley & Co., et al., defendants. Filed, February 4, 1954. [Civil action no. 43.-757.]

Mode of access: Internet.

Stakeholder opinion of functional communication activities following traumatic brain injury

Primary objective : To establish a process whereby assessment of functional communication reflects the authentic communication of the target population. The major functional communication assessments available from the USA may not be as relevant to those who reside elsewhere, nor assessments developed primarily for persons who have had a stroke as relevant for traumatic brain injury rehabilitation. Research design : The investigation used the Nominal Group Technique to elicit free opinion and support individuals who have compromised communication ability. A survey mailed out sampled a larger number of stakeholders to test out differences among groups. Methods and procedures : Five stakeholder groups generated items and the survey determined relative 'importance'. The stakeholder groups in both studies comprised individuals with traumatic brain injury and their families, health professionals, third-party payers, employers, and Maori, the indigenous population of New Zealand. Main outcomes and results : There was no statistically significant difference found between groups for 19 of the 31 items. Only half of the items explicitly appear on a well-known USA functional communication assessment. Conclusions : The present study has implications for whether functional communication assessments are valid across cultures and the type of impairment.

Public opinion of a proposed wind farm situated close to a populated area in New Zealand: Results from a cross-sectional study

In accordance with New Zealand’s Resource Management Act 1991, in 2003, electricity generating company Genesis Energy made public its intention to apply for consent to build the Awhitu wind farm. Several community groups claiming to represent the majority opposed this application and in September 2004 consent was declined. The aim was to investigate the attitudes of local community members to the proposed wind farm. A survey was mailed to 500 Franklin residents, systematically selected from the local 2004/2005 telephone directory. Forty questionnaires were returned undelivered. Of the remaining 460, completed questionnaires were returned from 46% (211). Most, 70% (145), residents supported a wind farm being built in their area, with 17% (35) neutral, and only 13% (28) against the farm. There was no statistical difference in respondents’ attitudes between sex, age, or residential proximity to the farm. Respondents listed renewable resource (83%), suitability (78%), and environmental friendliness (76%) as main advantages. Visual unsightliness (24%) and noise pollution (21%) were listed as main perceived disadvantages. Contrary to the assertions of several lobby groups, the majority of local residents support the construction of the Awhitu wind farm. Scientifically robust methods are essential to measure appropriately community attitudes, particularly on contentious issues.

Outcome of the Public Consultation on the Draft Opinion of the Scientific Panel on Dietetic Products, Nutrition, and Allergies (NDA) on Dietary Reference Values for Fats, Including Saturated Fatty Acids, Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids, Monounsaturated Fatty Acids, Trans Fatty Acids, and Cholesterol

On 2 July 2009, the EFSA Panel on Dietetic products, Nutrition and Allergies (NDA) endorsed a draft Opinion on Dietary Reference Values for fats to be released for public consultation. This Scientific Report summarises the comments received through the public consultation and outlines how these were taken into account in the final opinion. EFSA had received contributions from 40 interested parties (individuals, non-governmental organisations, industry organisations, academia and national assessment bodies). The main comments which were received during the public consultation related to: the availability of more recent data, the nomenclature used, the use of a non-European food composition data base, the impact of genetic factors in modulating the absorption, metabolism and health effects of different fatty acids, the definition of “nutritionally adequate diet”, the use of Dietary Reference Values in the labelling of foods, the translation of advice into food-based dietary guidelines, nutrient goals and recommendations, certain risk management issues, and to Dietary Reference Values of fats, individual fatty acids, and cholesterol. All the public comments received that related to the remit of EFSA were assessed and the Opinion on Dietary Reference Values for fats has been revised taking relevant comments into consideration.

PERCEPTION AND OPINION OF CHILDREN, FAMILY PARENTS REGARDING THE SERVICES AND INFORMATION PRODUCTS OFFERED BY THE CHILDREN'S LIBRARY "ALVAREZ MIRIAM BRENES"

Presents the results of the study on the perceptions and views of children, fathers and mothers in relation to the services and products Children's Library "Miriam Alvarez Brenes" National University, developed by the Institute of Social Studies Population (IDESP), in collaboration with the Library staff Pretend that provided inputs to become key elements in making decisions and setting policies emanating from the authorities responsible for the proper development and expansion of activities and services that are to be implemented in selected communities will benefit of this project.

El uso de las opiniones de los predecesores en Sobre la Filosofía

En el presente trabajo, nos interesa analizar cómo Aristóteles utiliza las opiniones de los predecesores en una de sus obras fragmentarias: Sobre la filosofía. En relación con esta obra, nuestro análisis se centrará en la conexión que se puede establecer entre las concepciones de los predecesores, a las cuales Aristóteles califica de énnoiai, y la "metodología" implementada por él para llevar a cabo su propia indagación acerca de la verdad. A tales efectos, hemos optado dividir el trabajo en dos apartados. En el primero, nos detendremos en analizar la distinción entre lo que Aristóteles hace con la tradición filosófica y lo que él mismo cree estar haciendo. En el segundo apartado del trabajo, nos centraremos en examinar cómo en Sobre la filosofía Aristóteles integra las concepciones de los predecesores a su propia reflexión. El objetivo de esto último es demostrar que en los primeros libros de esta obra Aristóteles no pretende hacer una síntesis de lo que se ha dicho sobre lo divino y la sabiduría, sino tomar estas concepciones como un punto de partida que sirva para su propia indagación filosófica.

El uso de las opiniones de los predecesores en Sobre la Filosofía

En el presente trabajo, nos interesa analizar cómo Aristóteles utiliza las opiniones de los predecesores en una de sus obras fragmentarias: Sobre la filosofía. En relación con esta obra, nuestro análisis se centrará en la conexión que se puede establecer entre las concepciones de los predecesores, a las cuales Aristóteles califica de énnoiai, y la "metodología" implementada por él para llevar a cabo su propia indagación acerca de la verdad. A tales efectos, hemos optado dividir el trabajo en dos apartados. En el primero, nos detendremos en analizar la distinción entre lo que Aristóteles hace con la tradición filosófica y lo que él mismo cree estar haciendo. En el segundo apartado del trabajo, nos centraremos en examinar cómo en Sobre la filosofía Aristóteles integra las concepciones de los predecesores a su propia reflexión. El objetivo de esto último es demostrar que en los primeros libros de esta obra Aristóteles no pretende hacer una síntesis de lo que se ha dicho sobre lo divino y la sabiduría, sino tomar estas concepciones como un punto de partida que sirva para su propia indagación filosófica.

El uso de las opiniones de los predecesores en Sobre la Filosofía

En el presente trabajo, nos interesa analizar cómo Aristóteles utiliza las opiniones de los predecesores en una de sus obras fragmentarias: Sobre la filosofía. En relación con esta obra, nuestro análisis se centrará en la conexión que se puede establecer entre las concepciones de los predecesores, a las cuales Aristóteles califica de énnoiai, y la "metodología" implementada por él para llevar a cabo su propia indagación acerca de la verdad. A tales efectos, hemos optado dividir el trabajo en dos apartados. En el primero, nos detendremos en analizar la distinción entre lo que Aristóteles hace con la tradición filosófica y lo que él mismo cree estar haciendo. En el segundo apartado del trabajo, nos centraremos en examinar cómo en Sobre la filosofía Aristóteles integra las concepciones de los predecesores a su propia reflexión. El objetivo de esto último es demostrar que en los primeros libros de esta obra Aristóteles no pretende hacer una síntesis de lo que se ha dicho sobre lo divino y la sabiduría, sino tomar estas concepciones como un punto de partida que sirva para su propia indagación filosófica.

Territorial Integrity and Self-Determination : The Approach of the International Court of Justice in the Advisory Opinion on Kosovo

[EN] On 17 February 2008 Kosovo approved its declaration of independence from Serbia. The declaration was raised as a unilateral secession, a category which to date is widely debated by the international community, but supported in that case by a respectable number of the United Nation member states. A great many legal issues have been raised by the International Court of Justice's Advisory Opinion on Kosovo. This opinion was eagerly awaited by legal scholars due to both its possible effects and the scope of its principles outside the context of decolonization in what it could constitute of new approach to the international scenario for the twenty-first century. The ICJ stated that the declaration of independence was in accordance with international law if it was not prohibited. The answer turned on whether or not international law prohibited the declaration of independence, without ever examining whether an entity seeking secession is entitled with a positive right to secede and if so, under which circumstances. The basic issue can be summarised as whether or not we are facing a new course in the interpretation of certain classical categories of international law: the principle of territorial integrity, statehood, sovereignty, recognition, the right to external self-determination, etc. In this study we shall analyse some of the aspects arising from the Advisory Opinion of the International Court of Justice on the Accordance with international law of the unilateral declaration of independence in respect of Kosovo focusing on the territorial issue. Firstly we shall analyse the scope of the principle of territorial integrity of States and how it operates ; secondly, we shall focus on the scope of that principle in relation to the interior of the State, and ask ourselves how international law operates in relation to declarations of independence. Lastly, we shall deal with the principle of respect for territorial integrity in the specific case of Serbia with respect to Kosovo, and then end with a series of general conclusions. This study aims, definitely, to contribute to the theoretical debate on the challenges to the traditional certainties of international law in this area.

In-service and pre-service teachers' opinion on the use of models in teaching chemistry

The presented study examined the opinion of in-service and prospective chemistry teachers about the importance of usage of molecular and crystal models in secondary-level school practice, and investigated some of the reasons for their (non-) usage. The majority of participants stated that the use of models plays an important role in chemistry education and that they would use them more often if the circumstances were more favourable. Many teachers claimed that three-dimensional (3d) models are still not available in sufficient number at their schools; they also pointed to the lack of available computer facilities during chemistry lessons. The research revealed that, besides the inadequate material circumstances, less than one third of participants are able to use simple (freeware) computer programs for drawing molecular structures and their presentation in virtual space; however both groups of teachers expressed the willingness to improve their knowledge in the subject area. The investigation points to several actions which could be undertaken to improve the current situation.

Opinion dynamics of learning agents: does seeking consensus lead to disagreement?

We study opinion dynamics in a population of interacting adaptive agents voting on a set of issues represented by vectors. We consider agents who can classify issues into one of two categories and can arrive at their opinions using an adaptive algorithm. Adaptation comes from learning and the information for the learning process comes from interacting with other neighboring agents and trying to change the internal state in order to concur with their opinions. The change in the internal state is driven by the information contained in the issue and in the opinion of the other agent. We present results in a simple yet rich context where each agent uses a Boolean perceptron to state their opinion. If the update occurs with information asynchronously exchanged among pairs of agents, then the typical case, if the number of issues is kept small, is the evolution into a society torn by the emergence of factions with extreme opposite beliefs. This occurs even when seeking consensus with agents with opposite opinions. If the number of issues is large, the dynamics becomes trapped, the society does not evolve into factions and a distribution of moderate opinions is observed. The synchronous case is technically simpler and is studied by formulating the problem in terms of differential equations that describe the evolution of order parameters that measure the consensus between pairs of agents. We show that for a large number of issues and unidirectional information flow, global consensus is a fixed point; however, the approach to this consensus is glassy for large societies.