Walk and Die: An Unusual Presentation of Head Injury

Abstract:  We report three deaths in young adult males following closed blunt trauma to the head and face where the affected individuals were able to walk away from the incident, before subsequently collapsing and dying a short distance from the site of the assault. In each case, due to the rapidity of the posttrauma collapse, the pathologist was faced with a diagnostic difficulty at autopsy; the external examination revealed multiple injuries to the head and face, but internal examinations showed limited findings with no structural explanation for the death. We discuss possible mechanisms that could account for this scenario, the implications of alcohol consumption with a concussive head injury, and parallels that can be drawn with the so-called "talk and die,""talk and deteriorate," and "second impact syndrome." Finally, the possible role of so-called "postexercise peril" is discussed in relation to these deaths.     

Individual Camera Identification Using Correlation of Fixed Pattern Noise in Image Sensors

Abstract:  This paper presents results of experiments related to individual video camera identification using a correlation coefficient of fixed pattern noise (FPN) in image sensors. Five color charge-coupled device (CCD) modules of the same brand were examined. Images were captured using a 12-bit monochrome video capture board and stored in a personal computer. For each module, 100 frames were captured. They were integrated to obtain FPN. The results show that a specific CCD module was distinguished among the five modules by analyzing the normalized correlation coefficient. The temporal change of the correlation coefficient during several days had only a negligible effect on identifying the modules. Furthermore, a positive relation was found between the correlation coefficient of the same modules and the number of frames that were used for image integration. Consequently, precise individual camera identification is enhanced by acquisition of as many frames as possible.     

Free Trade: What is it Good For? Globalization,Deregulation, and ‘Public Opinion’

Deliberation is an essential element in legitimate and sound decision making. The deliberative ideal has much resonance with ideas of ‘localization’, employing the value of local and applied knowledge. Participation is also of particular value under globalization. We argue that the capacity of the World Trade Organization (WTO) to absorb and reflect participatory aspects of decision making is crucial to its future legitimacy and status. Should the WTO be seen as one of the darker forces of globalization? Or as an emerging institution of global accountability? The latter depends upon recognition that the potential deregulatory effect of the WTO is contingent, and that the liberalization of international trade should enhance welfare, rather than be a goal in its own right. Deliberative solutions require a strong public sphere, and we therefore consider whether solutions based on ‘empowered consumer choice’, rather than public deliberation, are unsatisfactory responses to the deregulatory impact of international trade disputes and their outcomes.     

探析我国独立电信管制机构的建立

对独立电信管制机构含义进行深入分析,在此基础上总结出独立性的三个层次;在对目前世界上存在的四种不同独立管制机构模式进行对比分析的基础上,针对我国电信市场的实际状况,提出建立我国独立电信管制机构的具体建议.     

基于债务关系之支配华

基于债务关系之支配权是指基于持续性债务关系而产生的支配权,是债权物权化的类型之一。以交付或使用移转为界,此种债务关系在时间上可以分为纯粹债权阶段与债权与支配权并存的阶段。在后一阶段,法律关系上存在着债权与支配权的双重结构,使其既具有物权之部分特征,亦受到债务关系之制约。     

论犯罪心理概念的发展对当代美国刑法的影响

从法律发展史的角度,犯罪心理概念在英美法系的发展可以初步概括为三个发展阶段,它的发展与成熟代表了普通法发展和现代化的过程。同时,犯罪心理概念的主导地位的确立直接导致了英美法系主客观相统一原则的形成。当代美国刑法学界对其进行了合理的改造,改造的结果使主客观相统一原则在美国刑事司法实践中更现实,并且致力于平衡公平与效率的关系。因此,主客观相统一原则在英美法系同样扮演着重要角色。     

纯粹经济损失赔偿规则:理论、实践及立法选择

纯粹经济损失是指非因侵害受害人的人身、财产或者绝对权利等而产生的经济损失,具有间接性、经济性等特征。对纯粹经济损失应采取"不赔偿为原则,赔偿为例外"的规则。我国民法通则和一些司法解释已经涵盖了对部分纯粹经济损失的赔偿规则,未来的侵权责任法应当遵循既有传统,同时对第三人侵害债权及虚假陈述造成的纯粹经济损失之赔偿规则作出规定。