In this paper, I discuss the properties of raising constructions in Uyghur, a Turkic language spoken in Central Asia. Uyghur exhibits Raising of genitive subjects, which I argue are structurally case-marked. This makes untenable the Activity Condition proposed by Chomsky (1998, 2001). Genitive case assignment to subjects of embedded CPs in Uyghur is also in conflict with the strong version of t...

Right Node Raising is the term used by linguists to refer to a construction in which a shared argument surfaces at the right periphery of a coordinate structure (e.g. Phil loves, but Mary hates, Greek tragedies). This paper begins by introducing some of the basic properties of this construction, and then moves on to present and compare two of the main approaches to analyzing this construction. ...

The concentration of plasma low-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C) is reduced, while that of total high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) is increased, following inhibition of cholesteryl ester transfer protein (CETP). This combined effect has made inhibition of CETP an attractive pharmacological approach for reducing the residual incidence of cardiovascular disease (CVD) remaining a...

The relationship between levels of high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and cardiovascular (CV) risk is well recognized; however, in recent years, large-scale phase III studies with HDL-C-raising or -mimicking agents have failed to demonstrate a clinical benefit on CV outcomes associated with raising HDL-C, casting doubt on the "HDL hypothesis." This article reviews potential reasons fo...

ing away from certain complications that we explore in subsequent sections, we derive the meaning in (102b) for the the copy raising example in (102a) and the meaning in (103b) for the related perceptual resemblance example in (103a): (102) a. John seems to me like he’s upset. b. ∃s .seem(s , upset(john)) ∧ PSOURCE = john ∧ PGOAL = speaker (103) a. John sounds to me like he’s upset. b. ∃s .soun...

The representation of Neg-Raising in the grammar is a matter of controversy. I provide evidence for representing Neg-Raising as a kind of presupposition associated with certain predicates by providing a detailed analysis of NPI-licensing in Neg-Raising contexts. Specific features of presupposition projection are used to explain the licensing of strict NPIs under Neg-Raising predicates. Discussi...

This paper gives an outline of our research on how to combine modelling and meta-modelling to methodically generate reflective middleware family configurations. From our partial results we have identified some research challenges and questions that bring together the areas Model-Driven Software Development, Reflection, and Aspect Oriented Software Development.

A simple theory suggests that a common form of federal horizontal equalization grants should cause subnational governments to levy higher tax rates, distorting local tax bases and so increasing federal transfers. To test this, I examine Canadian provincial tax policies in the 1972-2002 period. Consistent with the theory, provinces respond to expansions of equalization transfers by increasing th...

the present time almost every charitable institution in this country, with the exception of the fortunate few which are substantially endowed, is faced with the problem of financing its work. Methods of all kinds are being tried, ranging from the ambitious Hospitals of London Combined Appeal to the humble flag-day in the country village for the county hospital. There is not sufficient evidence ...

BACKGROUND Peer outreach harm reduction initiatives are being developed with and for people who use drugs in Dakar, Senegal. This is in response to growing injecting drug use across the West Africa region and linked emerging epidemics of HIV and hepatitis C. We undertook formative qualitative research to explore the feasibility and potential of peer outreach in this context and in particular ho...