美国非政府组织的社会政治作用——兼析美国非政府组织对中美关系的影响

NGO在美国社会领域具有重要的作用。在中美关系中,一些美国的NGO对我国的生态环境保护、社会公益与社会发展方面起到了一定的积极作用。然而在国际政治舞台上,也有一些NGO不仅是美国意识形态和价值观的吹鼓手和推销者,而且是美国政府政治外交政策的马前卒和急先锋。在中美关系中,这些NGO甚至对中国的内政事务进行干预,产生政治负面效应。因此,我们必须充分认识美国NGO所具有的工具性和两面性作用。     

Spatial variation of refractive index in a pane of float glass.

In the statistical interpretation of forensic glass evidence it is standard practice to make the assumption of homogeneity of the refractive index (RI) of the source glass, or of localized homogeneity. However, the work of Locke and Hayes showed that, for toughened windscreen glass, this assumption might not be true. This work is well cited, but there appears to have been little follow-on published research. Furthermore, the toughening process is something known to affect the refractive index, and is a process that float glass does not undergo. Float glass is a major component of casework in New Zealand and for that reason it would be interesting to know whether the findings of Locke and Hayes apply when dealing with float glass. In this paper we describe an experiment similar to that of Locke and Hayes, systematically examining the variation of RI in a pane of float window glass. It was found that, although there were no systematic differences in refractive index, there were observable differences across the pane.     

Uncovered bones on the Baltic Sea beach--human or animal?]

Report of an unusual finding of bones on the shore of the Baltic Sea. Although the morphological findings appeared similar to a human foot skeleton, a quick identification as sea dog bone was possible.     

Rapid death from thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura following caesarean section.

We report a case of rapid death from thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura (TTP) in a young pregnant lady who developed full blown symptoms soon after caesarean section. Extensive intramyocardial confluent haemorrhages and widespread microthrombi in heart, brain, adrenals and kidney were found at autopsy. Thrombotic thrombocytopaenic purpura is an uncommon condition, which carries a high fatality rate if untreated. Awareness of this syndrome together with its high risk of sudden death underlines the importance of rapid diagnosis and treatment.     

Civil procedure: Can the Scots learn from Woolf?

Conclusion So can the Scots learn from Woolf? The answer must be in the affirmative, for his review points up similar problems to those we encounter here. There is no room for complacency in the civil justice system in Scotland, particularly in the field of Information Technology, where court systems and expertise are sadly lacking. It is clear that there is a need for a system of case management in all civil courts, targeted in particular areas or on particular cases, but only after a rigorous reappraisal of court timetabling; and that the public will lose confidence in a civil justice system which does not meet their needs for speedy and affordable decisions, perhaps by turning their backs on it and seeking means of Alternative Dispute Resolution. As for written pleadings, perhaps the most that can be said is that the case for their complete abolition is “not proven”, but that thestatus quo should not be maintained is beyond reasonable doubt. Sheriff of Lothian and Borders at Edinburgh; Member, Sheriff Court Rules Council.     

素质教育与英语交际能力培养

在知识经济时代,人才是最重要的资源,人才的培养离不开素质教育的全面实施。在英语学科中,要改变以往的偏重语音、语法的教学模式,应该迎合社会需要,注重培养学生掌握必须的、实用的英语语言知识和技能,加强英语实践能力的培养和运用,为进一步提高英语的交际能力打下坚实的基础。     

生产函数中核心要素的演变与经济增长模型重构

生产函数核心要素的演变与经济增长之间存在着内在的相关关系。生产函数核心要素不是固定不变的,其演变的内在机制是与生产力的发展阶段相适应的。生产函数在不同经济发展阶段具有不同的核心要素,其对应的经济增长模型也不尽相同。在生产函数中,核心要素由物质资本向人力资本转变有其必然性。