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Thermoelectrical Energy Recovery From the Exhaust of a Light Truck

Description: A team formed by Clarkson University is engaged in a project to design, build, model, test, and develop a plan to commercialize a thermoelectric generator (TEG) system for recovering energy from the exhaust of light trucks and passenger cars. Clarkson University is responsible for project management, vehicle interface design, system modeling, and commercialization plan. Hi-Z Technology, Inc. (sub-contractor to Clarkson) is responsible for TEG design and construction. Delphi Corporation is respo… more
Date: August 24, 2003
Creator: Karri, M.; Thacher, E.; Helenbrook, B.; Compeau, M.; Kushch, A.; Elsner, N. et al.
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Paying for the Arts: Fundraising Methods for Secondary Theater Programs

Description: This project in lieu of thesis identifies successful methods of fundraising utilized by a sampling of three secondary theater arts programs from North Texas. Programs were evaluated on their ability to fund their programs and provide a quality arts education for their students. Guidelines for fundraising were developed that allow secondary theater programs to flourish without placing an additional burden on already overextended tax system. Findings were framed in a Marxist socio-economic contex… more
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Date: August 2003
Creator: Soward, David B.
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Plan Types and Their Effect on Retirement Patterns

Description: In 1993, 38.9 million people were covered by a 401(k) plan, up from 7.1 million in 1983. The rapid growth of 401(k) and other defined contribution pension plans may alter retirement patterns of older workers. Previous research showed that the spread of defined benefit plans, with sharp age-related incentives first discouraging and later encouraging retirement, contributed to the early retirement trend of past decades. Defined contribution plans differ along several dimensions, especially in the… more
Date: August 2003
Creator: Marrone, Mickey M.
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U.S. LCI Database Project--Final Phase I Report

Description: This Phase I final report reviews the process and provides a plan for the execution of subsequent phases of the database project, including recommended data development priorities and a preliminary cost estimate. The ultimate goal of the project is to develop publicly available LCI Data modules for commonly used materials, products, and processes.
Date: August 1, 2003
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Charter Schools: New Charter Schools Across the Country and in the District of Columbia Face Similar Start-Up Challenges

Description: A letter report issued by the General Accounting Office with an abstract that begins "As of the 2002-2003 school year, nearly 2,700 charter schools operated in 36 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Charter schools are public schools that are exempt from certain state and local regulations in exchange for agreeing to certain student performance goals. To increase their understanding of problems faced during the start-up process, Congress included a provision in the Omnibus Approp… more
Date: August 29, 2003
Creator: United States. General Accounting Office.
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