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Woody's Melindas And Todd's Stories: Complex Film Narratives In The Light Of Literary Modernism, Walter C. Metz

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This essay compares and contrasts the complex narrative strategies of two films: Woody Allen's Melinda and Melinda (2004), and Todd Solondz' Storytelling (2001).

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Riparian Shading And Groundwater Enhance Growth Potential For Smallmouth Bass In Ozark Streams, Gregory W. Whitledge, Charles F. Rabeni, Gust Annis, Scott P. Sowa

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Moderation of stream temperatures by riparian shading and groundwater are known to promote growth and survival of salmonid fishes, but effects of riparian shade and groundwater on to be growth of warmwater stream fishes are poorly understood or assumed to be negligible. We used stream temperature models to relate shading from riparian vegetation and groundwater inflow to summer water temperatures in Missouri Ozark streams and evaluated effects of summer water temperatures on smallmouth bass, Micropterus dolomieu, growth using a bioenergetics model. Bioenergetics model simulations revealed that adult smallmouth bass in non-spring-fed streams have lower growth potential during summer than …

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Stable Hydrogen Isotopic Composition Of Fishes Reflects That Of Their Environment, Gregory Whitledge, Brett Johnson, Patrick Martinez

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Otolith microchemistry and isotopic analyses have emerged as effective techniques for providing insights into fish environmental history that are difficult to obtain by other means. Stable hydrogen isotope ratio (2H/1H or D/H, expressed as δD) is a possible environmental marker that has not been employed in fish provenance research, although it has been applied as a natural tracer of terrestrial organism migrations. We illustrate the potential of δD to serve as a new natural marker of fish environmental history by demonstrating that significant linear relationships (r2 >= 0.97) exist between fish otolith and muscle δD and δD of waters that …

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Stable Hydrogen Isotopic Composition Of Fishes Reflects That Of Their Environment, Gregory W. Whitledge, Brett M. Johnson, Patrick J. Martinez

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Otolith microchemistry and isotopic analyses have emerged as effective techniques for providing insights into fish environmental history that are difficult to obtain by other means. Stable hydrogen isotope ratio (²H/¹H or D/H, expressed as δD) is a possible environmental marker that has not been employed in fish provenance research, although it has been applied as a natural tracer of terrestrial organism migrations. We illustrate the potential of δD to serve as a new natural marker of fish environmental history by demonstrating that significant linear relationships (r² ≥ 0.97) exist between fish otolith and muscle …

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Comparison Of Pond Production Of Phase-Iii Sunshine Bass Fed 32-, 36-, And 40%-Crude-Protein Diets With Fixed Energy : Protein Ratios, James E. Wetzel, Craig S. Kasper, Christopher C. Kohler

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We stocked phase-III sunshine bass (white bass Morone chrysops ♀ × striped bass M. saxatilis ♂) at a rate of 6,188 fingerlings/ha into twelve 0.04-ha earthen ponds supplied with continuous aeration. Three dietary treatments were randomly assigned to quadruplicate ponds. Sunshine bass were fed to apparent satiation once daily after average initial weight (mean ± SE = 214 ± 5 g) and total length (245 ± 1.6 mm) were determined. Diets were formulated to conserve the estimated digestible energy:crude protein (CP) ratio (9.3 kcal/g protein) and represented the following CP and energy values fed to fish: 32% CP (3,000 kcal/kg), …

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Use Of Optimization To Develop A Correlation Model For Predicting Residual Napl Saturation, Lizette R. Chevalier

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Predicting the residual saturation of a trapped non-aqueous phase liquid contaminant is critical to estimating the region of contamination, the design of remediation strategies, and risk assessment. Models were developed to predict residual NAPL saturation utilizing optimization and non-linear error functions, consequently allowing for a broader mathematical approach to model development. The input parameters evaluated represent soil and fluid properties: the uniformity coefficient (C_u), the coefficient of gradation (C_c), the capillary number (Nc), the bond number (Nb) and the total trapping number (Nt). Overall, the model that performed …

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Simple Sequence Repeats As Advantageous Mutators In Evolution, Yechezkel Kashi, David G. King

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Simple sequence repeats (SSRs) often serve to modify genes with which they are associated. The influence of SSRs on gene regulation, transcription and protein function typically depends on the number of repeats, while mutations that add or subtract repeat units are both frequent and reversible. SSRs thus provide a prolific source of quantitative and qualitative variation. Over the past decade, researchers have found that this spontaneous variation has been tapped by natural and artificial selection to adjust almost every aspect of gene function. These studies support the hypothesis that SSRs, by virtue of their special mutational and functional qualities, have …

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Magnetocaloric Properties Of Ni2mn1−Xcuxga, Shane Stadler, Mahmud Khan, Joseph Mitchell, Naushad Ali, Angelo M. Gomes, Igor Dubenko, Armando Y. Takeuchi, Alberto P. Guimarães

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We present the magnetocaloric properties of the substituted Heusler alloy Ni₂Mn_1−xCu_xGa, which shows a maximum magnetic entropy change of ΔS_M ≈ −64 J/Kg K = −532 mJ/cm³ K at 308 K for a magnetic field change ΔH = 5 T. The dependence of ΔS_M on ΔH is approximately linear and does not reach saturation at 5 T. It is demonstrated that the temperature at which ΔS_M occurs can be tuned through subtle variations in composition.

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Intermartensitic Transformations In Ni2mn1−Xcoxga Heusler Alloys, Mahmud Khan, Shane Stadler, Naushad Ali

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Ni₂MnGa that possesses a Heusler L2₁ structure undergoes a martensitic transformation from the parent cubic (austenitic) phase to a low temperature complex tetragonal structure at T_M = 202 K and has a Curie temperature of T_C = 376 K. Some research groups have observed an intermartensitic transformation at a temperature T_I<T_M, in Ni₂MnGa single crystals. In this work detailed studies on the influence of substitution in the Mn subsystem by magnetic Co on the intermartensitic transformation properties of Ni₂Mn_1−xCo_xGa compounds have …

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Evaluation Of Natural-Source Vitamin E, Rrr-Α-Tocopheryl Acetate, As A Micronutrient In Sunshine Bass Feed, Jesse T. Trushenski, Christopher C. Kohler

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A variety of vitamin E isomers can be used in the manufacture of animal feeds, though the efficacy of these sources varies. Our purpose was to evaluate natural-source vitamin E, RRR-a-tocopheryl acetate (NSVE), as an alternative to synthetic vitamin E, all-rac-a-tocopheryl acetate (SYNE), in the diets of sunshine bass (female white bass Morone chrysops X male striped bass M. saxatilis). Our specific objectives were to evaluate graded levels of NSVE in terms of meeting the vitamin E requirement of sunshine bass and to address the physiological and economic suitability of NSVE by direct comparison with SYNE. Five isocaloric, isonitrogenous, …

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Comparative Predation On Naturally Occurring Gypsy Moth (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) Pupae And Deployed Freeze-Dried Pupae, Eric M. Schauber, Clive G. Jones

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Predation is an important factor in the dynamics of gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar L.) populations, yet predation rates can be difficult to estimate accurately in the field. Biased estimates can result from spatial heterogeneity in risk or from artifacts associated with deploying prey. Here we compare predation rates on freeze-dried gypsy moth pupae affixed with beeswax to pieces of burlap with predation rates on naturally occurring live pupae in the same sites. Daily predation rates, primarily by small mammals, were two to eight times greater for freeze-dried deployed pupae than natural pupae, depending on the year. These results indicate …

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Magnetocaloric Properties Of The Ni2mn1−X(Cu,Co)Xga Heusler Alloys, A. M. Gomes, M. Khan, S. Stadler, N. Ali, I. Dubenko, A. Y. Takeuchi, A. P. Guimarães

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We have investigated the magnetocaloric properties on the Ni₂Mn_1−xA_xGa Heusler alloys with partial substitution of Mn by A = Co (x = 0.10, 0.20, and 0.30) and Cu (x = 0.15 and 0.20) in the vicinity of the martensitic transition by measuring magnetization curves at magnetic field up to 20 kOe and in the temperature range of 250–300 K. The changes of the magnetic part of entropy dependence on magnetic field and temperature have been evaluated.

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Challenges And Opportunities In Finfish Nutrition, Jesse Trushenski, Craig Kasper, Christopher Kohler

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Much of the criticism leveled at aquaculture (e.g., dependency on animal-derived feedstuffs, nutrient-laden effluent discharges, and increased organic contamination in edible products) can be traced to the feeds in use. Accordingly, finfish nutritionists are being challenged to formulate feeds that not only meet the nutritional requirements of livestock but also minimize production costs, limit environmental impacts, and enhance product quality. These challenges not only add considerable complexity to finfish nutrition but also afford opportunities to avoid some of the mistakes made by other industries in the past. From a review of the current status of finfish nutrition with respect to …

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Aall History Through The Eyes Of Its Presidents, Frank G. Houdek

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On the occasion of the celebration of AALL's centennial in 2006, Professor Houdek offers a personalized history of the Association by presenting reminiscences of those who have served as its president. Collectively, these stories contribute a unique perspective on the important issues that have confronted AALL as an organization and law librarianship as a profession. They also help explain how these individuals became AALL leaders and what the experience meant to them.

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Structural And Mechanical Properties Of Tazrn Films: Experimental And Ab Initio Studies, S M. Aouadi

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This paper reports on the growth and characterization of the structural and mechanical properties of tantalum zirconium nitride films and the subsequent simulation of these properties using an ab initio calculation based on density functional theory (DFT) within the generalized gradient approximation. The films were deposited by reactive unbalanced magnetron sputtering and their physical and chemical properties were studied by means of x-ray diffraction (XRD), Rutherford backscattering (RBS), and nanoindentation. XRD revealed that these films formed a solid solution and that the lattice constant decreased linearly with Ta content. RBS provided the elemental composition of the films. Nanoindentation was used …

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Grain Boundary Sliding Mechanisms In Zrn-Ag, Zrn-Au, And Zrn-Pd Nanocomposite Films, S. M. Aouadi, P. Basnyat, Y. Zhang, Q. Ge, P. Filip

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Nanocomposite films of ZrN-Me (Me = Ag, Au, or Pd) were produced by reactive unbalanced magnetron sputtering and were found to form a dense and homogeneous microstructure whereby nanocrystals of Me are distributed evenly throughout the ZrN matrix. Interestingly, the Young’s modulus was found to decrease much more dramatically with the increase in metal content for the ZrN-Ag system. A systematic ab initio study was undertaken to understand the mechanism of grain boundary sliding in these nanostructures. The maximum energy variation during the sliding was found to be the largest and the smallest for ZrN-Pd and ZrN-Ag, respectively.

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Numerical Computing For Third-Order Power Method Polynomials (Excel), Todd C. Headrick

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The power method polynomial transformation is a popular procedure used for simulating univariate and multivariate non-normal distributions. It requires software that solves simultaneous nonlinear equations. Potential users of the power method may not have access to commercial software packages (e.g., Mathematica, Fortran). Therefore, algorithms are presented in the more commonly available Excel 2003 spreadsheets. The algorithms solve for (I) coefficients for polynom ials of order three, (2) intermediate correlations and Cholesky factorizations for multivariate data generation, and (3) the values of skew and kurtosis for determining if a transformation will produce a valid power method probability density function (pdt).

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Microbes Pumping Iron: Anaerobic Microbial Iron Oxidation And Reduction, Karrie A. Weber, Laurie A. Achenbach, John D. Coates

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Iron (Fe) has long been a recognized physiological requirement for life, yet for many microorganisms that persist in water, soils and sediments, its role extends well beyond that of a nutritional necessity. Fe(II) can function as an electron source for iron-oxidizing microorganisms under both oxic and anoxic conditions and Fe(III) can function as a terminal electron acceptor under anoxic conditions for iron-reducing microorganisms. Given that iron is the fourth most abundant element in the Earth's crust, iron redox reactions have the potential to support substantial microbial populations in soil and sedimentary environments. As such, biological iron apportionment has been described …

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The First Record Of The Eastern Smallfooted Myotis (Myotis Leibii) In Illinois, Bradley J. Steffen, Tiffany L. Osborne, Timothy C. Carter, George A. Feldhamer

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The eastern small-footed myotis (Myotis leibii) is one of the least known bats in eastern North America. We document the first record of the species in Illinois, and discuss possible reasons it has not been reported in the state until now.

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Distribution Of The Long-Tailed Weasel (Mustela Frenata) In Illinois, Saleen M. Richter, Eric M. Schauber

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Knowing the geographic distribution of any species is an important first step toward understanding its ecology. Long-tailed weasels (Mustela frenata) are secretive and difficult to detect, so little is known about their distribution in Illinois. To fill this gap in the knowledge, we solicited information from museum curators about the sites where long-tailed weasel specimens were collected in Illinois and surveyed biologists and recreational trappers to document locations of where they had seen or captured long-tailed weasels. We present an updated map of long-tailed weasel distribution, documenting presence in at least 60 of the 102 counties in Illinois. Long-tailed weasels …

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Post-Recruitment Survival Of White-Tailed Deer Fawns In Southern Illinois, John H. Rohm, Clayton K. Nielsen, Eric M. Schauber, Alan Woolf

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Reliable estimates of survival for white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) fawns are needed for sound deer management. Several studies have estimated fawn survival prior to recruitment (i.e., before the onset of hunting season) but few have monitored fawns post-recruitment, especially in the lower Midwest or Southeast. We captured and radiocollared 166 neonatal fawns during 2002–2004 in southern Illinois. Ninety-one fawns survived to recruitment and were monitored for survival from 1 October until the end of the firearm hunting season (typically 8 December). Post-recruitment survival was 0.73 (95% CI = 0.63 – 0.83). Hunter harvest was the primary source of …

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Atomic Animals: Toward The Re-Invention Of Natural History And Science Filmmaking, Walter C. Metz

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This essay explores the use of atomic imagery in natural history films as presented in the United States on The Discovery Channel. Using the methods of nuclear criticism, the article builds a case study of the apocalyptic and militarist metaphors employed by an episode of PaleoWorld devoted to the Stegosaurus and then broadens the scope toward more popular animal filmmaking, in particular, “blue chip” wildlife films such as Lion Battlefield.

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Hollywood Cinema, Walter C. Metz

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A general survey of the history of Hollywood cinema.

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Crossing The Waterline: A Ritual Inquiry, Barbara Bickel

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In this essay, I inquire phenomenologically into a gesture that I performed and documented through photography. This gesture is significant because it has led me to consider the resistant edge of myself as an artist, researcher, and educator. It is from this resistant edge that I find myself crossing a metaphorical waterline. Waterlines mark the liminal threshold between water and air, i.e., the point of conscious awareness—of breath—below which lay the unknown. This metaphor has helped me become aware of myself as artist, writer, learner, and teacher. In this art essay of my living inquiry into a performed gesture within …

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The Rhizomatic Relations Of A/R/Tography, Rita L. Irwin, Ruth Beer, Stephanie Springgay, Kit Grauer, Gu Xiong, Barbara Bickel

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A/A/r/tography is a form of practice-based research steeped in the arts and education. Alongside other arts-based, arts-informed and aesthetically defined methodologies, a/r/tography is one of many emerging forms of inquiry that refer to the arts as a way of re-searching the world to enhance understanding. Yet, it goes even further by recognizing the educative potential of teaching and learning as acts of inquiry. Together, the arts and education complement, resist, and echo one another through rhizomatic relations of living inquiry. In this article, we demonstrate rhizomatic relations in an ongoing project entitled “The City of Richgate” where meanings are constructed …

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Winds Of Change?: Projections Of Near-Surface Winds Under Climate Change Scenarios, S C. Pryor, Justin T. Schoof, R J. Barthelmie

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Changes in near–surface wind speeds due to global climate change may have profound geophysical and societal impacts. However, Global Climate Models (GCMs) are unable to replicate the historically observed magnitude and spatial variability of wind speeds, so we apply a downscaling technique to generate probability distributions of wind speeds at sites in northern Europe for historical periods (1961–1990 and 1982–2000) and two future periods (2046–2065, 2081–2100). Projections for the twenty-first century (C21st) indicate no evidence of substantial evolution relative to the end of the twentieth century (C20th), although there is increased divergence of results from downscaling of different GCMs toward …

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Improvement Of Bioenergetics Model Predictions For Fish Undergoing Compensatory Growth, Gregory W. Whitledge, Przemyslaw G. Bajer, Robert S. Hayward

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A previous evaluation of a bioenergetics model applied to juvenile hybrid sunfish (F₁ hybrid of female green sunfish Lepomis cyanellus × male bluegill L. macrochirus) undergoing compensatory growth (CG) indicated that the model substantially overestimated growth and underestimated cumulative consumption. This result suggested that fish bioenergetics models might not adequately account for physiological shifts that occur during CG. However, we demonstrate that application of a recently developed procedure for correcting consumption- and growth-rate-dependent systematic errors common among bioenergetics models negates much of the predictive error that had been attributed to the physiological complexities of CG. Correction equations for …

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An Evaluation Of Two Gcms: Simulation Of North American Teleconnection Indices And Synoptic Phenomena, Justin T. Schoof, S C. Pryor

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We evaluate the ability of two coupled atmospheric–oceanic GCMs – the Hadley Center’s third generation coupled climate model (HadCM3) and the Canadian Center for Climate Modeling and Analysis second-generation coupled model (CGCM2) – to simulate the North Atlantic Oscillation (NAO), the Pacific North American teleconnection pattern (PNA), and map patterns in the Midwest region of the United States, relative to NCEP/NCAR reanalysis (NNR) data. The observed (NNR-derived) and GCM-derived probability distributions and temporal behavior of the daily teleconnection indices exhibit agreement over the 1990–2001 reference period, and both GCMs successfully reproduce the range of 500-hPa map patterns over the study …

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aall's First Hundred Years, Frank G. Houdek

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To kick off the yearlong celebration of the centennial of the American Association of Law Libraries in 2006, Professor Houdek answers some basic questions about the history of AALL.

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Who Am I In This Story?: On The Film Adaptations Of Max Ophuls, Walter C. Metz

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This essay studies the relationship between the films of Max Ophuls, both in Europe and the United States, and their relationship to their literary source material.

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Woody's Melindas And Todd's Stories: Complex Film Narratives In The Light Of Literary Modernism, Walter C. Metz

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Riparian Shading And Groundwater Enhance Growth Potential For Smallmouth Bass In Ozark Streams, Gregory W. Whitledge, Charles F. Rabeni, Gust Annis, Scott P. Sowa

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Stable Hydrogen Isotopic Composition Of Fishes Reflects That Of Their Environment, Gregory Whitledge, Brett Johnson, Patrick Martinez

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Stable Hydrogen Isotopic Composition Of Fishes Reflects That Of Their Environment, Gregory W. Whitledge, Brett M. Johnson, Patrick J. Martinez

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Comparison Of Pond Production Of Phase-Iii Sunshine Bass Fed 32-, 36-, And 40%-Crude-Protein Diets With Fixed Energy : Protein Ratios, James E. Wetzel, Craig S. Kasper, Christopher C. Kohler

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Use Of Optimization To Develop A Correlation Model For Predicting Residual Napl Saturation, Lizette R. Chevalier

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Simple Sequence Repeats As Advantageous Mutators In Evolution, Yechezkel Kashi, David G. King

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Magnetocaloric Properties Of Ni2mn1−Xcuxga, Shane Stadler, Mahmud Khan, Joseph Mitchell, Naushad Ali, Angelo M. Gomes, Igor Dubenko, Armando Y. Takeuchi, Alberto P. Guimarães

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Intermartensitic Transformations In Ni2mn1−Xcoxga Heusler Alloys, Mahmud Khan, Shane Stadler, Naushad Ali

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Evaluation Of Natural-Source Vitamin E, Rrr-Α-Tocopheryl Acetate, As A Micronutrient In Sunshine Bass Feed, Jesse T. Trushenski, Christopher C. Kohler

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Comparative Predation On Naturally Occurring Gypsy Moth (Lepidoptera: Lymantriidae) Pupae And Deployed Freeze-Dried Pupae, Eric M. Schauber, Clive G. Jones

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Magnetocaloric Properties Of The Ni2mn1−X(Cu,Co)Xga Heusler Alloys, A. M. Gomes, M. Khan, S. Stadler, N. Ali, I. Dubenko, A. Y. Takeuchi, A. P. Guimarães

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Challenges And Opportunities In Finfish Nutrition, Jesse Trushenski, Craig Kasper, Christopher Kohler

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Aall History Through The Eyes Of Its Presidents, Frank G. Houdek

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Structural And Mechanical Properties Of Tazrn Films: Experimental And Ab Initio Studies, S M. Aouadi

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Grain Boundary Sliding Mechanisms In Zrn-Ag, Zrn-Au, And Zrn-Pd Nanocomposite Films, S. M. Aouadi, P. Basnyat, Y. Zhang, Q. Ge, P. Filip

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Numerical Computing For Third-Order Power Method Polynomials (Excel), Todd C. Headrick

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Microbes Pumping Iron: Anaerobic Microbial Iron Oxidation And Reduction, Karrie A. Weber, Laurie A. Achenbach, John D. Coates

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The First Record Of The Eastern Smallfooted Myotis (Myotis Leibii) In Illinois, Bradley J. Steffen, Tiffany L. Osborne, Timothy C. Carter, George A. Feldhamer

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Distribution Of The Long-Tailed Weasel (Mustela Frenata) In Illinois, Saleen M. Richter, Eric M. Schauber

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Post-Recruitment Survival Of White-Tailed Deer Fawns In Southern Illinois, John H. Rohm, Clayton K. Nielsen, Eric M. Schauber, Alan Woolf

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Atomic Animals: Toward The Re-Invention Of Natural History And Science Filmmaking, Walter C. Metz

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Hollywood Cinema, Walter C. Metz

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Crossing The Waterline: A Ritual Inquiry, Barbara Bickel

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The Rhizomatic Relations Of A/R/Tography, Rita L. Irwin, Ruth Beer, Stephanie Springgay, Kit Grauer, Gu Xiong, Barbara Bickel

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Winds Of Change?: Projections Of Near-Surface Winds Under Climate Change Scenarios, S C. Pryor, Justin T. Schoof, R J. Barthelmie

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Improvement Of Bioenergetics Model Predictions For Fish Undergoing Compensatory Growth, Gregory W. Whitledge, Przemyslaw G. Bajer, Robert S. Hayward

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An Evaluation Of Two Gcms: Simulation Of North American Teleconnection Indices And Synoptic Phenomena, Justin T. Schoof, S C. Pryor

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Frequently Asked Questions About Aall's First Hundred Years, Frank G. Houdek

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Who Am I In This Story?: On The Film Adaptations Of Max Ophuls, Walter C. Metz

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