Resource control has attracted increasing interest in foundational research on distributed systems. This paper focuses on space control and develops an analysis of space usage in the context of an ambient calculus with bounded capacities and weighed processes, where migration and activation require space. A type system controls the dynamics of the calculus by providing static guarantees that th...

In this study three possible determinants of the increased demand for skilled workers are tested using a panel of 412 Italian manufacturing firms over the period 1989−1997. The results suggest the statistical significance of the impact of organisational change, while they tend to exclude the roles of RDspending and foreign direct investment. Financial support from MURST is gratefully acknowledg...

Sweden has a very strong industry and high competence in the area of real-time systems, spanning applications in telecom, industrial automation, vehicles including aircraft, and medical equipment. The formation of the Swedish National Real-time Systems Association, SNART, in the early 90's was therefore a strategic and important step. It is important to say that real-time is only one distinguis...

Editor – We appreciate the comments of P.J. Landrigan concerning our article on the factors associated with elevated blood concentrations in children in Karachi, Pakistan (1, 2). In his editorial, however, he commented that the decline in the use of leaded petrol in Pakistan had resulted in declines in children's blood lead levels. Mean blood lead concentrations in schoolchildren had been repor...

History: This cat was normal when acquired in December of 1999, with the exception of an old wound on the dorsum. In August of 2000 the cat started chewing at its tail head and seemed painful. A skin biopsy revealed superficial dermatitis. Seizure-like activity began in October 2000. Clinical pathology revealed leukopenia and a low BUN. Treatment with phenobarbitol was initiated, but by the end...

DMD Program Graduate Program University SUMMER 2012 Summer semester (A/C) begins April 23 May 14 May 14 National Boards Part I Block (3DN) April 23-May 7 4DN Clinic Ends May 3 Senior Banquet May 5 3DN Clinic Orientation May 8 Florida State Board Exam May 11 13 Graduation Certification May 16 Senior Check-out April 30 May16 Spring Graduation and Commencement May 18 May 18 May 4-5 Memorial Day Ho...