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Buskers, Charlie Anness

A Midwestern Review: A Magazine of the Arts and Issues at DePauw University

Charlie Anness is a Senior from Cincinnati, OH. Agricultural Justice major with a minor in Interpretive Dance.

Applying World Trade Organization Rules To The Labeling Of Genetically Modified Foods, Michele M. Compton

Pace International Law Review

No abstract provided.

Parasitoids And Parasites Of Spodoptera Frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) In The Americas And Caribbean Basin: An Inventory, Jaime Molina-Ochoa, James E. Carpenter, Elvis A. Heinrichs, John E. Foster

Department of Entomology: Faculty Publications

An inventory of parasitoids and parasites of fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith), was conducted using references describing parasitized FAW eggs, larvae, pupae and adults collected from different crops or habitats throughout the Americas and the Caribbean Basin. The crops and countries where these parasites were reported occurring in the Americas is also inventoried. Maize was the crop where the FAW was more frequently collected followed by rice. Overall, Chelonus insularis (Cresson) had the broadest natural distribution in the Americas. For the North American region C. insulares , Chelonus sp., and Euplectrus platyhypenae (Howard) were the most …

Blackbird And Starling Strikes To Civil Aircraft In The United States, 1990-2001, Scott C. Barras, Sandra E. Wright, Thomas E. Seamans

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

Bird-aircraft collisions (bird strikes) pose hazards to aircraft and cost civil aviation hundreds of millions of dollars in repairs and logistical expenses annually in the United States. Blackbirds and starlings (Sturnus vulgaris) in particular have caused some of the most devastating aircraft accidents related to bird strikes in the United States and Europe. To determine the impacts of blackbirds and starlings to aviation in the United State, we searched the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) National Wildlife Strike Database for all reported strikes involving these species. During 1990-2001, 1,704 strikes involving blackbirds and starlings were reported to the FAA …

The Role Of Research In Expanded Regional Management Of Double-Crested Cormorants, Scott C. Barras, Mark E. Tobin

United States Department of Agriculture Wildlife Services: Staff Publications

The number of double-crested cormorants (Phalacrocorax auritus) breeding in the Great Lakes states and provinces has increased during recent decades. Their abundance and foraging habits have thrust this species into conflict with the aquaculture industry and fisheries interests. The U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposed a change in the management of double-crested cormorants recently to alleviate these conflicts, especially with aquaculture, natural resources, and federal fish hatcheries. Research activities should be an integral component of these expanded efforts to manage cormorants, including further investigations on cormorant impacts to the aquaculture industry and evaluations of the added benefits …

Effects Of Modification Of The Transcription Initiation Site Context On Citrus Tristeza Virus Subgenomic Rna Synthesis, Maria A. Ayllon, Siddarame Gowda, Satyanarayana Tatineni, Alexander V. Karasev, Scott Adkins, Munir Mawassi, Jose Guerri, Pedro Moreno, William O. Dawson

Department of Plant Pathology: Faculty Publications

Citrus tristeza virus (CTV), a member of the Closteroviridae, has a positive-sense RNA genome of about 20 kb organized into 12 open reading frames (ORFs). The last 10 ORFs are expressed through 3'-coterminal subgenomic RNAs (sgRNAs) regulated in both amounts and timing. Additionally, relatively large amounts of complementary sgRNAs are produced. We have been unable to determine whether these sgRNAs are produced by internal promotion from the full-length template minus strand or by transcription from the minus-stranded sgRNAs. Understanding the regulation of 10 sgRNAs is a conceptual challenge. In analyzing commonalities of a replicase complex in producing so many …

Grazing Management: Summer Grazing Strategies Following Early-Season Grazing Of Big Bluestem, Eric M. Mousel, Walter H. Schacht, Lowell E. Moser

Department of Agronomy and Horticulture: Faculty Publications

Big bluestem (Andropogon gerardii Vitman) has a rapid growth phase that begins in early to mid-June in eastern Nebraska. During this rapid growth phase, rate of biomass accumulation exceeds intake rate of grazing livestock, resulting in low levels of harvest efficiency. To delay the rapid growth phase, big bluestem pasture can be grazed in mid- to late May without affecting herbage yields for the remainder of the growing season. A pasture experiment was conducted in 1999, 2000, and 2001 near Mead, NE. The objective was to determine the effect of timing and frequency of grazing big bluestem pasture, …

Human Cloning. Fact Or Fiction, Mandy D. Abushama, Badreldeen I. Ahmed

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Interaction Of Allopurinol And Non-Steroidal Anti-Inflammatory Drugs On The Carrageenan-Induced Rat Paw Edema, Abdurhman S. Al-Arfaj, Ali A. Mustafa, Suliman R. Alballa, Ali S. Tuwaijri, Abdullah N. Al-Dalaan

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: To find out the effect of combining allopurinol with non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs on carrageenan-induced rat paw edema. METHODS: The study was carried out at the College of Medicine, King Saud University, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, over the period 1999 to 2000. Male wistar rats were randomly divided into 12-16 rats in each group. Edema was induced by subplantar injection of 0.1 ml of carrageenan (10 mg/ml) and the resulting edema volume was measured by plethysmograph, 3 hours after the injections. Saline of 0.9% (0.1 ml/100 g) was administered to the first group serving as control. The second and …

Blood Lead Levels And Y-Glutamyl Transferase Activity In Battery Factory Workers In Jordan, Mohamad K. Nusier, Zeyad J. El-Akawi, Ibrahim Bani-Hani

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: The aim of this study is to investigate blood lead levels in workers of lead acid battery factories and the relationship between those levels and the activity of y-glutamyl transferase (y-GT). METHODS: Samples of blood were collected during the period from July 2001 to August 2001 from 95 workers of the 2 lead-acid battery factories in Amman, Jordan. They were categorized into 2 groups based on the nature of their work: direct (high exposure) and indirect contact (low exposure) groups. Lead concentration in whole venous blood and y-GT activity was measured. RESULTS: Mean blood lead levels were 51.4 +/- …

Low Carbohydrate Diet. Its Effects On Selected Body Parameters Of Obese Patients, Faisal A. Alnasir, Bahaa E. Fateha

Saudi Medical Journal

OBJECTIVE: This pilot study, which involved 13 obese patients, was conducted to determine the effect of a low carbohydrate diet on the body weight and other body parameters, including blood pressure and selected biochemistry indicators. METHODS: The study was carried out in Naim Health Center, Bahrain during the period March 2002 to April 2002. Each individual was followed for 6 weeks while on a low carbohydrate diet, with careful monitoring during the study period. RESULTS: Paired t-test showed statistically significant reduction of waist circumference (p<0.00) and body weight (p<0.00) of the sample population after 6 weeks from the commencement of the diet. The body mass index also showed statistically significant reduction during the study period (p<0.01). Furthermore, blood cholesterol level was reduced (p<0.012). Although there was a statistically significant decrease in the fasting blood sugar levels (p<0.01), the mean readings remained within the normal range of blood sugar levels. There were no statistically significant changes in the levels of urate, creatinine, urea, triglyceride, and in systolic or diastolic blood pressure readings (p>0.05). CONCLUSION: Low carbohydrate diet could help in reducing body weight without any significant harmful …

Accuracy Of Self-Reporting Of Diabetes Mellitus And Hypertension And Its Determinants Among Omani Adults, Asya A. Al-Riyami, Mustafa M. Afifi

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Residents Perception Of The Journal Club, Shabih Manzar

Saudi Medical Journal

No abstract provided.

Diagnostic Implications Of Antigen-Induced Gamma Interferon, Nitric Oxide, And Tumor Necrosis Factor Alpha Production By Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells From Mycobacterium Bovis-Infected Cattle, W. R. Waters, M. V. Palmer, D. L. Whipple, M. P. Carlson, B. J. Nonnecke

United States Department of Agriculture-Agricultural Research Service / University of Nebraska-Lincoln: Faculty Publications

Bovine tuberculosis in the United States has proven costly to cattle producers as well as to government regulatory agencies. While in vivo responsiveness to mycobacterial antigens is the current standard for the diagnosis of tuberculosis, in vitro assays are gaining acceptance, especially as ancillary or complementary tests. To evaluate in vitro indices of cellular sensitization, antigen-induced gamma interferon (IFN-γ), nitric oxide (NO), and tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNF-α) responses by blood mononuclear cells from Mycobacterium bovis-infected cattle were quantified and compared. Using an aerosol model of infection, two doses of each of two strains of M. bovis (95-1315 and …

Inside Unlv, Gian Galassi, Jennifer Vaughan, Carol C. Harter, Stephen Rosenbaum

Inside UNLV

No abstract provided.

The Book Of Mormon: A Primer For Priesthood Leadership, Roseann Benson

Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel

No abstract provided.

Recollections Of David O. Mckay's Educational Practices, Mary Jane Woodger

Religious Educator: Perspectives on the Restored Gospel

No abstract provided.

The Prairie Naturalist Volume 35, No.3 September 2003

The Prairie Naturalist

BROWN-HEADED COWBIRDS IN GRASSLANDS: THEIR HABITATS, HOSTS, AND RESPONSE TO MANAGEMENT ▪ J. A. Shaffer, C. M. Goldade, M. F. Dinkins, D. H. Johnson, L. D. Igl, and B. R. Euliss

LlGUMIA SUBROSTRATA (BIVALVIA: UNIONIDAE) IN MINNESOTA AND ITS STATUS IN THE UPPER MIDWEST ▪ B. E. Sietman, D. E. Kelner, R. A. Hart, and M. Davis

GUIDELINES FOR FINDING NESTS OF PASSERINE BIRDS IN TALLGRASS PRAIRIE ▪ M. Winter, S. E. Hawks, J. A. Shaffer, and D. H. Johnson

RESPONSE OF THE LEAST SHREW TO PREY OLFACTORY CUES ▪ F. Punzo and C. Gonzalez

Book Reviews

North Dakota's Butterflies …

Viewing The Criminal Sanction Through Latter-Day Saint Thought, Martin R. Gardner

BYU Law Review

No abstract provided.

Terrorism, War And Justice: The Concept Of The Unlawful Enemy Combatant, George C. Harris

Loyola of Los Angeles International and Comparative Law Review

No abstract provided.

Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 52, Number 4, September 2003

The Bulletin (formerly the Jefferson Medical College Alumni Bulletin)

Jefferson Alumni Bulletin – Volume 52, Number 4, September 2003 The Dean's Column by Thomas J. Nasca ’75, page 4 The Orbit of My Eye an essay by Risa Ravitz ’05, page 8 Students Teach Underserved Children to Read, in Addition to Providing Medical Care for the Parents, page 10 Combining Two Types of Radiation Therapy to Improve the Treatment of Brain Cancer, page 17 Landmark Study of Early Surgery for Epilepsy, page 17 Research on How to Improve Physician Empathy , page 18 Using Plants to Produce Antibodies Against Rabies, page 19 HIV's Escape Route from Drugs and Vaccines …

Monsters At The Patent Office: The Inconsistent Conclusions Of Moral Utility And The Controversy Of Human Cloning, Andrew R. Smith

DePaul Law Review

No abstract provided.

Quantitation Of Contacts Among Sensory, Motor, And Serotonergic Neurons In The Pedal Ganglion Of Aplysia, Han Zhang, Marcy Wainwright, John H. Byrne, Leonard J. Cleary

Faculty, Staff and Student Publications

Present models of long-term sensitization in Aplysia californica indicate that the enhanced behavioral response is due, at least in part, to outgrowth of sensory neurons mediating defensive withdrawal reflexes. Presumably, this outgrowth strengthens pre-existing connections by formation of new synapses with follower neurons. However, the relationship between the number of sensorimotor contacts and the physiological strength of the connection has never been examined in intact ganglia. As a first step in addressing this issue, we used confocal microscopy to examine sites of contact between sensory and motor neurons in naive animals. Our results revealed relatively few contacts between physiologically connected …

Manifesto: September 2003, Volume 7, Issue 11, Manifesto:

Manifesto

No abstract provided.

Uop Graduate School Bulletin Catalog 2003-04, University Of The Pacific

Catalogue, Bulletin, Catalog

No abstract provided.

European Environmental Law And The Constitution, Alexandre Kiss

Pace Environmental Law Review

The author describes how the European Union sought to institute environmental protection through the development of the constitution and the rights it guarantees such as the right to a healthy environment.

Responses To The Vatican Document: Consecrated Persons And Their Mission In Schools, Mary Peter Travis, Dale R. Hoyt, Timothy P. Green, Jennifer A. Koweiski

Journal of Catholic Education

To advance the discussion and study of this most recent document, the editors invited select Catholic educators to offer reflections, observations, and critiques of Consecrated Persons and Their Mission in Schools. While each contributor responds from an individual background and a unique set of experiences, the following essays help us to appreciate how the document is being received and interpreted in different educational settings.

At The Dark End Of Eros: The Dark Side Of Love And Desire, Chia-Wen Hsieh

Theses

Exploration of the dark side of human intimacy and sexuality in the author's paintings and cinematography.

Radiation Effects On Dopamine-Mediated Prepulse Inhibition In The C57bl/6 Mouse, Cara Nicole Zuccarelli Miller

Loma Linda University Electronic Theses, Dissertations & Projects

This study examined the effects of proton and gamma radiation on a dopamine-dependent sensory gating mechanism: prepulse inhibition of the startle reflex. The purpose of this research was to describe potential hazards of proton radiation to the central nervous system in long-term space fight and for proton therapy patients. Results from previous research indicate that startle behavior is modified by proton and iron radiation. Forty-eight 10-½ week old, male C57BL/6 mice were used to characterize the optimal parameters for the model (prepulse duration, probe duration, and stimulus-onset-asynchrony). Three hundred and fifty two mice were used to characterize the time course …

Motions 2003 Volume 39 Number 1, University Of San Diego School Of Law Student Bar Association

Newspaper, Motions (1987-2019)

No abstract provided.