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Analysing Ancient Dna, Raúl J. Cano

Biological Sciences

Much of what we know about extinct organisms comes from traits that are not preserved in the fossil record. Until recently, morphological analysis was the only tool available for scientists to determine relationships for extinct fossil organisms. We now know that ‘ancient’ DNA can be preserved in the remains of extinct organisms. By targeting specific gene sequences, it may be possible to deduce biochemical characteristics and through sequence comparisons, to estimate the extent of evolutionary divergence. By comparing the amount and type of these changes, one could estimate how quickly some DNA ‘evolves’ relative to other segments, or which genes …

Aspartate And Glutamate Modulation Of Growth Hormone Secretion In The Pig: Possible Site Of Action, C. R. Barb, R. M. Campbell, Jeffrey D. Armstrong, N. M. Cox

Office of the President Scholarship

The influence of excitatory amino acids (EAA) on growth hormone (GH) secretion and the possible site of action was investigated in the pig. In Experiment (Exp) I three replicates were conducted with 30 prepuberal gilts, 130 d of age and averaging 70.6 ± 1.3 kg body weight (BW). Six gilts each received intravenously (iv) 0, 50, 100, or 150 mg/kg BW of aspartate (ASP) or glutamate (GLU) in saline. Blood samples were collected every 15 min for 2 hr before and 3 hr after treatment. In Exp II, mature ovariectomized gilts (163 ± 10 kg BW) that had been immunized …

The Unknown Role Of Madame In Genet's Les Bonnes, Brian G. Kennelly

World Languages and Cultures

The text of Jean Genet's Les Bonnes that is taught and performed most regularly is the shorter of the two versions of the play published side by side by Jean-Jacques Pauvert in 1954. It is considered the third and final acting script used in the first production of the play. Material from the earlier versions of the play, unused by Louis Jouvet who first directed it at the Thèâtre de l'Athénée in Paris in 1947, went unperformed and is, some fifty years after the premiere of Les Bonnes, essentially unknown. The first version of the play dates from 1943 …

Strategic Planning And Performance: Helping Directors And Managers Communicate, Jay E. Noel, David J. Schaffner

Agribusiness

The results from a survey of California agricultural marketing cooperatives illustrate the importance of boards of directors and management evaluating their strategic planning and performance. This evaluation process improves communication between the two groups, and determines where they agree or disagree on the importance of specific planning factors, competitive forces, strengths, weaknesses, distinctive competency, and performance of their cooperative.

Artifactual Nonlinearity Due To Wear Grooves An Friction In Four-Point Bending Experiments Of Cortical Bone, L. V. Griffin, J. C. Gibeling, V. A. Gibson, R B. Martin, S. M. Stover

Biomedical Engineering

Experiments and analyses were performed to determine th e cause of a nonlinear force-deflection response observed in four-point flexural fatigue of beams ofcortical bone machined from the mid-diaphysis of the equine third metacarpus. Observable grooves which formed on the beam surface at supports and load noses were found to be the primary cause of the nonlinearity. An additional geometric nonlinearity at large deflections revealed by finite element modeling may be minimized by using the smallest diameter supports and load noses recommended in ASTM 790. However, frictional constraint of the beams at the load noses and supports can occur at low …

Biological Effects Of Static Magnetic Fields, Richard B. Frankel, Robert P, Liburdy

Physics

No abstract provided.

Buried Drip Irrigation On Pistachios Study - Munger-Poonian Land And Farming Co., Charles M. Burt, Stuart W. Styles

BioResource and Agricultural Engineering

A multi-year study and technical support were conducted on commercial fields of pistachios, apples, table grapes, wine grapes, and blueberries in central California. The learning curve required by growers, and energy and irrigation efficiencies was documented. (Note: Appendices 1-6 are not included in this document.)

Computer Assistance In Discovering Formulas And Theorems In System Engineering, J. W. Helton, Mark Stankus

Mathematics

If one reads a typical article on A,B,C,D systems in the control transactions, one finds that most of the algebra involved is non commutative rather than commutative. Thus, for symbolic computing to have much impact on linear systems research, one needs a program which will do non-commuting operations. Mathematica, Macsyma and Maple do not. We have a package, NCAlgebra, which runs under Mathematica which does the basic operations, block matrix manipulations and other things. The package might be seen as a competitor to a yellow pad. Like Mathematica the emphasis is on interaction with the program and flexibility.

The issue …

December 8, 1995 Cal Poly Report, Public Affairs Office

Cal Poly Report

No abstract provided.

A Review Of The Nearctic Species Of The Thrips-Attacking Genus Ceranisus Walker (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), S. V. Triapitsyn, David H. Headrick

Horticulture and Crop Science

The thrips-attacking Eulophidae (subfamily Entedoninae) known from the Nearctic region are reviewed. One new species, Ceranisus loomansi, is described. Four other species of Ceranisus are redescribed and illustrated based mainly on a study of their type specimens as well as on additional material from Arizona, California, Hawaii, Mississippi and Japan. Lectotypes are designated for Ceranisus americensis (Girault), C. nubilipennis (Williams) and C. russelli (Crawford). A key to eight species belonging to four entedonine thrips-attacking genera is given, and host associations are indicated for those species.

Mustang Daily, December 1, 1995

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Ultrasonic Nondestructive Testing Method For Evaluation Of Annular Seals, Nazli Yesiller

Civil and Environmental Engineering

No abstract provided.

M-Isometric Transformations Of Hilbert Space, I, Jim Alger, Mark Stankus

Mathematics

No abstract provided.

December 1, 1995 Cal Poly Report, Public Affairs Office

Cal Poly Report

No abstract provided.

Review Of The Origins Of Industrial Capitalism In India: Business Strategies And The Working Classes In Bombay, 1900-1940 By Rajnarayan Chandavarkar, Hemalata C. Dandekar

City and Regional Planning

No abstract provided.

The Anomalous Mössbauer Fraction Of Ferritin And Polysaccharide Iron Complex (Pic), M. E. Y. Mohie-Eldin, Richard B. Frankel, L. Gunther, G. C. Papaefthymiou

Physics

Mössbauer studies of the ubiquitous protein molecule ferritin and its synthetic "biomimic" polysaccharide iron complex (PIC) exhibit an anomaly in the Mössbauer spectrum wherein the recoil free fraction f-factor has a sharp drop with respect to temperature as the temperature rises above 30 K for mammalian ferritin and 60 K for PIC. The anomaly coincides with the disappearance of hyperfine splitting, which is due to superparamagnetic relaxation above the blocking temperature. Different absorbers were used to experimentally investigate the effect of absorber thickness on the Mössbauer spectrum. The anomaly persists for thin absorbers. Also, spectra treated with FFT procedures …

Mustang Daily, November 30, 1995

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Mustang Daily, November 29, 1995

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Mustang Daily, November 28, 1995

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

As-448-95 Resolution On 1994-1995 Program Review And Improvement Committee Report Of Findings And Recommendations, Program Review And Improvement Committee

Academic Senate Resolutions

Receives PRAIC's report on programs reviewed during 1994-1995.

As-450-95 Resolution On The Cal Poly Plan, Budget Committee

Academic Senate Resolutions

Senate continues to support the development of the Cal Poly Plan.

As-451-95 Resolution On Performance Salary Step Increase Policy, Ad Hoc Academic Senate Committee On Performance Salary/Step Increases

Academic Senate Resolutions

Approves policy for granting PSSIs for 1995-1996; a more permanent policy to be in place by 6.l.96.

Academic Senate - Agenda, 11/28/1995, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Agendas

No abstract provided.

Academic Senate - Meeting Minutes, 11/28/1995, Academic Senate

Academic Senate Minutes

No abstract provided.

As-449-95 Resolution On "U" Grades, Instruction Committee

Academic Senate Resolutions

Students may receive only one grade change from "U" to "W" during their academic career at Cal Poly.

Mustang Daily, November 27, 1995

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Mustang Daily, November 21, 1995

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Mustang Daily, November 20, 1995

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Public Service Anouncements And The Fight Against Aids: A Survey Of Radio Broadcasters' Attitudes And Policies, Douglas J. Swanson

Journalism

A pilot study surveyed radio broadcasters in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, and Texas to further an understanding of their role as gatekeepers for public service announcements (PSA) to educate audiences about AIDS and bring about "safe" behavior. A total of 300 stations were in the sample. Respondents were asked to provide information about their stations and their stations' use of HIV/AIDS PSAs. Most broadcasters reported using HIV/AIDS PSAs (76.1%). About one-third of broadcasters who reported not using the PSAs claimed they had never been offered any such announcements to broadcast. Most respondents agreed that HIV/AIDS is a significant national and local …

Mustang Daily, November 17, 1995

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.