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Conference Calendar, Coalition For Education In The Outdoors

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

This section provides a list of conferences in the field of outdoor education including the Soil and Water Conservation Society and the Wilderness Risk Managers Committee.

Teaching Nature Journaling And Observation, Clare Walker Leslie

Taproot: A Journal of Outdoor Education

Nature journaling is hands-on learning at its best. The students are not punching keyboards, responding to questions in a book, or answering questions made up by someone else. They are outdoors, looking at grasses, weeds, ants, earthworms, blue jays, sugar maples, poison ivy, and seeing for themselves connections they never noticed before. The proof of their observation is their own journal page.

Ephatha, Winter 2001-2002

Ephatha

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in Newark, NJ

Ephatha Finding Aid

Academic & Career Development E-Newsletter, Edition 1, Issue 5, December 2001, American Institute Of Certified Public Accountants (Aicpa)

Newsletters

No abstract provided.

December 1, 2001 (Pages 6523-6646), Pennsylvania Legislative Reference Bureau

Volume 31 (2001)

No abstract provided.

Inheritance Of Dorsal Fin Coloration In The Metriaclima Species Complex (Teleostei: Cichlidae) Of Lake Malawi, Paulette Reneau

Masters Theses & Specialist Projects

The rock-dwelling cichlids (mbuna) of Lake Malawi have undergone an explosive evolution, giving rise to an assemblage of 300-500 species within the last one million years. Most widespread mbuna 'species' are characterized by the presence of local endemic populations, differing primarily in coloration and often of uncertain taxonomic rank. The recency and rapidity of speciation within the mbuna have led to difficulties in reconstructing an accurate species-level phylogeny, in turn limiting our ability to elucidate the evolutionary dynamics associated with divergence of coloration and other characters. Based on morphometric and meristic characters, Stauffer et al. (1997) erected a new genus …

The Classic, Winter 2001 - 2002, Public Relations

The Classic, 2000-2009

President's Report: Gathering on the Green; Northwestern initiates new actuarial science major; Student called to active duty; Largest gift in NWC history funds scholarships; $5 million raised for theatre; Faculty/staff news; New home for international programs and foreign language department; Fall Sports; De Boer receives Barnabas Award; Rooted in Service; A Far Out Educator; A Helping Hand; Alum dies in tragedy; Rising to the Challenge; Great is Thy Faithfulness; Luncheon celebrates God's provision; A ringing endorsement; Education for Wisdom; Hung with care; A New Stage: Homecoming 2001; Giving Back to the Land; A Gift Named John; The Story of Isaac; …

Présence Francophone, Numéro 57

Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature

No abstract provided.

Volume 30, Number 6, Post Amerikan

The Post Amerikan (1972-2004)

No abstract provided.

Dec. 2001

NASIG Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Anatomy And Three-Dimensional Reconstructions Of The Brain Of A Bottlenose Dolphin (Tursiops Truncatus) From Magnetic Resonance Images, Lori Marino, Keith D. Sudheimer, Timothy L. Murphy, Kristina K. Davis, D. Ann Pabst, William A. Mclellan, James K. Rilling, John I. Johnson

Veterinary Science and Medicine Collection

Cetacean (dolphin, whale, and porpoise) brains are among the least studied mammalian brains because of the formidability of collecting and histologically preparing such relatively rare and large specimens. Magnetic resonance imaging offers a means of observing the internal structure of the brain when traditional histological procedures are not practical. Furthermore, internal structures can be analyzed in their precise anatomic positions, which is difficult to accomplish after the spatial distortions often accompanying histological processing. In this study, images of the brain of an adult bottlenose dolphin, Tursiops truncatus, were scanned in the coronal plane at 148 antero-posterior levels. From these scans …

The Evolution Of Animal Play, Emotions, And Social Morality: On Science, Theology, Spirituality, Personhood, And Love, Marc Bekoff

Attitudes Towards Animals Collection

My essay first takes me into the arena in which science, spirituality, and theology meet. I comment on the enterprise of science and how scientists could well benefit from reciprocal interactions with theologians and religious leaders. Next, I discuss the evolution of social morality and the ways in which various aspects of social play behavior relate to the notion of “behaving fairly.” The contributions of spiritual and religious perspectives are important in our coming to a fuller understanding of the evolution of morality. I go on to discuss animal emotions, the concept of personhood, and how our special relationships with …

Stakeholder Opinions On Accessible Informational Products Helpful In Building Positive, Practical Solutions To Behavioral Challenges Of Individuals With Mental Retardation And/Or Autism, Michael B. Ruef, Ann P. Turnbull

Graduate Studies in Education

The purpose of the study was twofold: (a) to explore the perceptions of administrators and policy makers, families, friends, individuals with challenging behavior and mental retardation and/or autism, researchers, and teachers regarding current behavioral information and dissemination and (b) to elicit suggestions on the kinds of userfriendly, low-cost informational products that they thought would be most helpful in increasing quality of life while reducing or eliminating behavioral challenges in individuals with disabilities. A qualitative method of inquiry using telephone focus groups and individual interviews was used. The study points to the importance of receiving condensed positive behavioral support information on …

Large Sets Of Zero Analytic Capacity, John Garnett, Stan T. Yoshinobu

Mathematics

We prove that certain Cantor sets with non-sigma-finite one-dimensional Hausdorff measure have zero analytic capacity.

Price Laboratory School University Of Northern Iowa Online Newsletter, V12n4, December 2001-January 2002, University Of Northern Iowa. Malcolm Price Laboratory School

Malcolm Price Laboratory School Newsletter

Inside this Issue:
-- Thank You AFPLS and PTP!
-- From the Director: Our Accomplishments this Fall
-- Announcements from the Principal
-- Upcoming Music Events
-- Medications
-- NU Yearbook Order
-- P.E. Students Perform at Simpson
-- Kudos: Lori Smith, Craig Pitcher, Ben Myers, Jerry Backstrom, Ashley Atherton and the Cheerleaders
-- Honor Your Child This Holiday
-- PTP News
-- PTP Minutes
-- Support Services
-- Kudos: Sally Ludwig
-- The PLS Science Department
-- Faculty Receive National Board Certification

Including Indian Law In A Traditional Civil Procedure Course: A Reprise, Five Years Later, Cynthia Ford

Tulsa Law Review

No abstract provided.

Effects Of Artisanal Fishing On Marine Communities In The Galápagos Islands, Benjamin I. Ruttenberg

Biological Sciences

The Galápagos Islands harbor some of the least impacted marine ecosystems in the tropics, but there are indications that local artisanal fishing is affecting exploited marine communities. To quantify these effects, I sampled communities of fishes and sea urchins at a number of heavily fished and lightly fished sites throughout the central islands of the archipelago. Sites were selected based on information collected as part of a local fisheries monitoring study and standardized across a number of abiotic factors. Abundance and biomass of the primary target species were significantly lower in the heavily fished sites than in the lightly fished …

From Sand To Sandstone: Documenting The Total Change During Diagenesis, Wilfrido Solano-Acosta

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

The objective of this study is to provide a more comprehensive picture of sandstone diagenesis from a different perspective; starting from an analog sand serving as a precursor of a lithified sandstone.

Vision, Winter 2001-Spring 2002

Vision

A newsletter published for Deaf Catholics in USA

VisionFinding Aid

Littérature D'Afrique Noire Francophone Et Cinéma. Bibliographie Indicative, Sada Niang, Alexie Tcheuyap

Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature

Bibliography and filmography of literary and cinematic works from French-speaking black Africa.

Parties Annexes (N° 57)

Présence Francophone: Revue internationale de langue et de littérature

No abstract provided.

The College Redeemer, V2 I4, University Of Northern Iowa

College Redeemer

The College Redeemer - An alternative publication at the University of Northern Iowa published monthly beginning in September of 2001.

What The Dog’S Nose Knows, Ian Mclean

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Mine clearance is an ongoing process that is both tedious and expensive. Mine detection dogs are one tool in the toolbox. These dogs are far from fool-proof, yet they are constantly making strides in assisting demining efforts worldwide.

Aiding The Innocent: Victim Assistance In The Middle East, Cisr Jmu

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Hussein Khair Allah, a landmine survivor, recently spoke of his experience: "I was returning from a fishing trip on November 15, 1997, when I was injured by a landmine on the bank of the river Jordan, severing my right foot up to the ankle. I am a fisherman and the major source of my income was from fishing, which I am no longer able to do because of my injury. I need to work again to be able to support my wife and six children." Allah’s story mirrors those of many other landmine victims throughout the Middle East. However, Allah …

Landmines In Lebanon: An Historic Overview And The Current Situation, Harald Wie

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

It is estimated that 150,000 landmines of all categories are currently in Lebanon. The exact location of most of these weapons remains unknown. In addition, a large number of UXO continues to pose a serious threat to local populations, particularly in the south.

Israeli Landmine Policy And Related Regional Activity, Ahron Etengoff, Gerald Steinberg

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

Although the dangers posed by landmines are particularly acute in the Middle East, responses to the Ottawa Convention are limited. Jordan, Sudan, Tunisia and Qatar are State Parties, and Algeria has signed but not ratified the Ottawa Convention. The lack of signatories in the region reflects the continuing conflict and instability as well as the role that mines play in territorial defense.

In Israel, there is significant support for both the concept and effort to abolish landmines, but security considerations and continued warfare outweigh arguments in favor of accession to the Convention. Israel is active in international cooperative programs to …

The Effects Of Landmines On Women In The Middle East, Mary Ruberry

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

The countries of the Middle East are beset with troubles caused by nature as well as man-made strife. The region is prey to earthquakes, droughts and flooding, and years of conflict have left the region riddled with landmines and UXO. As a result, national economies have suffered, leaving social and medical infrastructure battered and scarred. Regional turmoil has caused the flight of millions of refugees and displaced persons who survive in sparse camps, many for decades.

Helping At-Risk Students Add Up: Motivational Lessons For Students In High School Mathematics, Karen Beckner

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

No abstract provided.

Lsay Cohort Report The Year 9 Class Of 1995 In 2000: Experiences In Education And Employment, Sheldon Rothman

LSAY Cohort Reports

This report provides details of the experiences of the 1995 cohort of the Longitudinal Surveys of Australian Youth (abbreviated to LSAY Y95) at a single point in time. Information on this cohort was first collected in 1995, when these young people were Year 9 students in Australian schools. The reference period for this report is 2000. Nearly all of the cohort had completed secondary school, and more than half were undertaking some type of study.

New International Standards Debut October 1, 2001, Suzanne Fiederlein

The Journal of Conventional Weapons Destruction

On October 1, 2001 the United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) officially released twenty-two documents that comprise the initial set of new International Mine Action Standards (IMAS). The standards replace the International Standards for Humanitarian Mine Clearance Operations. The new standards represent the culmination of two years of work to revise and expand the old standards based on changes in practices, procedures and norms that emerged from the continuing operations of mine action programs around the globe.