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Evidence For Marine Influence On A Low-Gradient Coastal Plain: Ichnology And Invertebrate Paleontology Of The Lower Tongue River Member (Fort Union Formation, Middle Paleocene), Western Williston Basin, U.S.A., Edward S. Belt, Neil E. Tibert, H. Allen Curran, John A. Diemer, Joseph H. Hartman, Timothy J. Kroeger, David M. Harwood Jan 2005

Evidence For Marine Influence On A Low-Gradient Coastal Plain: Ichnology And Invertebrate Paleontology Of The Lower Tongue River Member (Fort Union Formation, Middle Paleocene), Western Williston Basin, U.S.A., Edward S. Belt, Neil E. Tibert, H. Allen Curran, John A. Diemer, Joseph H. Hartman, Timothy J. Kroeger, David M. Harwood

Department of Earth and Atmospheric Sciences: Faculty Publications

The Paleocene Tongue River Member of the Fort Union Formation contains trace-fossil associations indicative of marine influence in otherwise freshwater facies. The identified ichnogenera include: Arenicolites, Diplocraterion, Monocraterion, Ophiomorpha, Rhizocorallium, Skolithos linearis, Teichichnus, Thalassinoides, and one form of uncertain affinity. Two species of the marine diatom Coscinodiscus occur a few meters above the base of the member. The burrows occur in at least five discrete, thin, rippled, fine-grained sandstone beds within the lower 85 m of the member west of the Cedar Creek anticline (CCA) in the Signal Butte, Terry Badlands, and Pine Hills areas. T wo discrete burrowed …

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5-Year Review: Summary And Evaluation Of Pallid Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus Albus) Jan 2005

5-Year Review: Summary And Evaluation Of Pallid Sturgeon (Scaphirhynchus Albus)

Endangered Species Bulletin

TABLE OF CONTENTS:

General Information
Reviewers
Methodology Used To Complete The Review
Background
Review Analysis
Application Of The 1996 Distinct Population Segment Policy
Recovery Criteria
Updated Information And Current Species Status
Biology And Habitat
Five-Factor Analysis
Synthesis
Results
Recommendations for Future Actions
Data Needed For Next 5-Year Review
References
In Litt. Citations
Personal Communications
Appendix A
Peer Review Method
Peer Review Charge
Peer Review Comments
Response to Peer Review
Appendix B

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Ec05-1566 Pesticide Selection Guide For Insects And Mites Affecting Woody Ornamentals And Herbaceous Perennials In Nebraska, Frederick P. Baxendale, Tiffany M. Heng-Moss, Cheryl K. Osterloh Jan 2005

Ec05-1566 Pesticide Selection Guide For Insects And Mites Affecting Woody Ornamentals And Herbaceous Perennials In Nebraska, Frederick P. Baxendale, Tiffany M. Heng-Moss, Cheryl K. Osterloh

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

EC05-1566: Pesticide Selection guide for insects and mites affecting woody ornamentals and herbaceous perennials in Nebraska

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Nf05-631 Understanding Watersheds, Thomas G. Franti, Steven R. Tonn Jan 2005

Nf05-631 Understanding Watersheds, Thomas G. Franti, Steven R. Tonn

University of Nebraska-Lincoln Extension: Historical Materials

Watersheds are dynamic and unique places. They are complex webs of natural resources, — soil, water, air, plants and animals. Together land and water make a watershed a whole system.

This NebFacts covers what a watershed is, how it works, its functions, how human activities can alter watershed functions, and its management.

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Challenges Of Invasive Reptiles And Amphibians, William Pitt, Daniel Vice, Mike Pitzler Jan 2005

Challenges Of Invasive Reptiles And Amphibians, William Pitt, Daniel Vice, Mike Pitzler

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Although worldwide distributions of many amphibians and reptiles are declining, a handful of species are spreading rapidly throughout tropical regions of the world. The species that have the greatest effect tend to be generalist feeders, have high reproductive rates, attain large population sizes, and often due to their behavior and or small size, are easily transported or are difficult to detect. The most notable of these species include the coqui frog, cane toad, bullfrog, brown tree snake, and Burmese pythons. The effect of a few individuals typically is small but the combined effect of large populations can be devastating to …

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An Overview Of The 2nd National Invasive Rodent Summit, Gary Witmer, John Eisemann Jan 2005

An Overview Of The 2nd National Invasive Rodent Summit, Gary Witmer, John Eisemann

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

On October 19-21, 2004, the USDA, APHIS, Wildlife Services, National Wildlife Research Center (NWRC) in Fort Collins, CO, hosted the 2nd National Invasive Rodent Summit. The conference was jointly sponsored by the NWRC, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) and The Wildlife Society’s Wildlife Damage Management Working Group. The conference was a follow-up to the 2001 “Rat Summit” held in San Francisco, CA. Like the “Rat Summit,” this conference emphasized the management of rodents to conserve plants, other wildlife and habitats. The scope of the problem, concerns, species involved, and lands affected were all considered. The conference began with …

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Feral And Introduced Carnivores: Issues And Challenges, Gary Witmer, Bernice Constantin, Frank Boyd Jan 2005

Feral And Introduced Carnivores: Issues And Challenges, Gary Witmer, Bernice Constantin, Frank Boyd

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Feral and invasive carnivores have been intentionally or unintentionally introduced to many parts of the world for a variety of reasons. Once established, they have often caused significant impacts to endemic species because of their predatory nature and, in numerous cases, have altered ecosystem structure and function in important conservation areas. They can also cause competition for native predators, hybridization with native species, losses to livestock and companion animals, and disease hazards. We provide examples of the extent of introductions, resulting impacts, and efforts to control or eradicate these populations. Working with introduced or feral carnivores presents many challenges to …

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Development Of Diazacon™ As An Avian Contraceptive, Christi Yoder, Kimberly Bynum, Lowell Miller Jan 2005

Development Of Diazacon™ As An Avian Contraceptive, Christi Yoder, Kimberly Bynum, Lowell Miller

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Due to increasing human-wildlife conflicts with birds and growing opposition to lethal techniques, nonlethal methods need to be developed to help manage bird populations. DiazaCon™ is a promising oral contraceptive that acts by directly inhibiting the conversion of desmosterol to cholesterol. Because cholesterol is essential for the production of the steroid reproductive hormones testosterone, progesterone, and estradiol, DiazaCon™ also indirectly inhibits the formation of these hormones. These hormones are essential for sperm and egg production, and the production of egg yolk precursors in the liver. Because DiazaCon™ is cleared slowly from the liver, its contraceptive effects are long-lasting. Initial research …

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Development Of Nicarbazin As A Reproductive Inhibitor For Resident Canada Geese, Kimberly Bynum, Christi Yoder, John D. Eisemann, John Johnston, Lowell Miller Jan 2005

Development Of Nicarbazin As A Reproductive Inhibitor For Resident Canada Geese, Kimberly Bynum, Christi Yoder, John D. Eisemann, John Johnston, Lowell Miller

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Expanding populations of resident Canada geese that remain in suburban and urban areas year-round often result in increased conflicts with humans. Non-lethal and humane means are needed for managing the size of Canada goose flocks residing near or on airports, golf courses, industrial parks, government sites, and city parks. A side effect of nicarbazin, a veterinary drug used to control coccidiosis in chickens, is decreased egg production and hatching. Exploiting this side effect, studies of nicarbazin for reducing the hatchability of eggs from Canada geese were conducted. An initial study in Coturnix quail verified reduction in hatchability in a species …

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Effectiveness Of Milorganite® As A Repellent To Protect Ornamental And Agronomic Plants From Deer Over-Browsing, Odin Stephens, Michael Mengak, George Gallagher, David Osborn, Karl Miller Jan 2005

Effectiveness Of Milorganite® As A Repellent To Protect Ornamental And Agronomic Plants From Deer Over-Browsing, Odin Stephens, Michael Mengak, George Gallagher, David Osborn, Karl Miller

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

When deer populations become locally overabundant, browsing of ornamental and agronomic plants negatively affects plant establishment, survival, and productivity. Milorganite® is a slow-release, organic fertilizer produced from human sewage. We tested Milorganite® as a deer repellent on chrysanthemums (Chrysanthemums morifolium) in an urban/suburban environment, and soybeans (Gycine max) in a rural agriculture environment. Six beds of chrysanthemums at two sites were monitored for 28 to 35 days. Treatment plants received a top dressing of 104 grams of Milorganite® (1120.9 kg/ha). Milorganite® treated plants had more (P < 0.001) terminal buds and achieved greater height (P < 0.002) compared to controls at one site, however damage observed was similar at the second site. In a second experiment, 0.2-ha plots of soybeans (Glycine max) were planted on five rural properties in …

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Hunters----Can They Do The Job?, Paul D. Curtis, David Drake, Jody Enck, Gary San Julian, David Taylor Jan 2005

Hunters----Can They Do The Job?, Paul D. Curtis, David Drake, Jody Enck, Gary San Julian, David Taylor

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Management of white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) herds at the landscape scale is increasingly difficult. The future of eastern hardwood forests is threatened by inadequate regeneration of valuable timber species, due in large measure to deer browsing. In the northeast, deer damage to crops, landscaping, and vehicles costs more than 640 million dollars annually. Nationally, hunter ranks are decreasing. In the east , white-tailed deer numbers are increasing; state wildlife agencies have expanded season lengths, and increased deer bag limits. While venison is still a highly prized meat, the average hunting family wants to use about 2 deer per …

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Use Of Natural Vegetative Barriers To Limit Expansion Of Blacktailed Prairie Dog Towns, David Terrall, Jonathan Jenks, Arthur Smith Jan 2005

Use Of Natural Vegetative Barriers To Limit Expansion Of Blacktailed Prairie Dog Towns, David Terrall, Jonathan Jenks, Arthur Smith

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Prairie dog (Cynomys ludovicianus) control has historically consisted of lethal methods to maintain, reduce, or eliminate populations in South Dakota and throughout the species range. Non-lethal methods of control are desired to meet changing management objectives for the black-tailed prairie dog. The use of naturally occurring buffer strips as vegetative barriers may be effective in limiting prairie dog town expansion. The objectives of this study were: 1) to evaluate effective width of vegetative barriers in limiting prairie dog towns expansion in western South Dakota; and 2) to document effect native vegetation height on expansion of prairie dog towns …

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Conditioning Beaver To Avoid Desirable Plants, Julie Harper, Dale L. Nolte, Thomas J. Deliberto, David Bergman Jan 2005

Conditioning Beaver To Avoid Desirable Plants, Julie Harper, Dale L. Nolte, Thomas J. Deliberto, David Bergman

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Conditioned food aversion can be used to train animals to avoid select foods. Generally, aversive conditioning is best applied when animals first encounter a food item. However, almost by definition damage is inflicted to desirable plants very familiar to the culprit. We assessed the potential for training beaver to avoid a known preferred food. During a 5 day day treatment period beavers were offered only corn at 1600 hours. Six hours later, animals that had ingested corn were injected with 150 mg/kg lithium chloride (LiCl), with a control group receiving sodium chloride (NaCl). Alternate foods were then offered with corn …

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In-Burrow Application Of Rozol To Manage Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs, Charles D. Lee, Philip Gibson, Jeff Wilson Jan 2005

In-Burrow Application Of Rozol To Manage Black-Tailed Prairie Dogs, Charles D. Lee, Philip Gibson, Jeff Wilson

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Our experiment demonstrated that black-tailed prairie dogs (Cynomys ludovicianus) will consume rodenticide underground in their burrows. We demonstrated the efficacy of Rozol Pocket Gopher Bait containing the active ingredient chlorophacione (0.005%) 21 days post treatment for managing black-tailed prairie dogs in their burrows in Kansas. Active prairie dog burrows were reduced 90% when 54 grams of Rozol was placed in the burrow without prebaiting. Results indicate use of this toxicant when placed in the burrow can be an effective means of managing prairie dogs. In-burrow application of rodenticides for black-tailed prairie dog management should markedly reduce exposure of …

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Badger Movement Ecology In Colorado Agricultural Areas After A Fire, Craig Ramey, Jean Bourassa Jan 2005

Badger Movement Ecology In Colorado Agricultural Areas After A Fire, Craig Ramey, Jean Bourassa

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

While investigating the American badger (Taxidea taxus) in eastern Colorado’s wheatlands, we studied 3 badgers which were affected by a 2.1 km2 man-made fire and compared them to 2 adjacent badgers unaffected by the fire. All badgers were equipped with radio-telemetry collars and generally located day and night for approximately 1 month pre-fire and 3 weeks post-fire. Three point triangulation locations were converted into a global information system database. Adaptive kernel analyses compared pre- and post-fire horizontal: home ranges (i.e. 95% utilization areas, UAs), core activity areas (50% UAs), movements, den and habitat use patterns. Mean (x) …

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Decoy Cropping Methods For Luring Blackbirds Away From Commercial Sunflower: Usda Wildlife Conservation Sunflower Plots, Heath Hagy, Jonathan Raetzman, George Linz, William Bleier Jan 2005

Decoy Cropping Methods For Luring Blackbirds Away From Commercial Sunflower: Usda Wildlife Conservation Sunflower Plots, Heath Hagy, Jonathan Raetzman, George Linz, William Bleier

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

In an effort to reduce blackbird damage to commercial sunflower, which can range from $4-11 million annually in North Dakota and South Dakota, we evaluated Wildlife Conservation Sunflower Plots (WCSP) for efficacy and wildlife benefits. Blackbird depredation has caused some producers to reduce sunflower acreages and seek alternative crops in this optimal sunflower growing region. USDA’s Wildlife Services funded 8-ha units of oil sunflower (WCSP) to lure migrating blackbirds away from commercial sunflower fields. Vegetative data, habitat variables, GIS-analyzed land-use data, weekly blackbird surveys, sunflower damage surveys, and avian point counts will be used to evaluate the effectiveness of the …

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The Use Of Digital Motion-Sensor Cameras To Capture Coyote Presence In Western Georgia, Lauren Billodeaux, Jim Armstrong Jan 2005

The Use Of Digital Motion-Sensor Cameras To Capture Coyote Presence In Western Georgia, Lauren Billodeaux, Jim Armstrong

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Because of their learned avoidance of humans and the dense cover provided by forested areas, observation of coyote activity is often very limited in the Southeast. In this study we used digital motion-sensor cameras to detect activity among coyote populations in various urban and rural habitats. Camera stations were placed adjacent to regenerating clear cuts, forest trails and roads, agriculture fields, residential areas, and within city parks to determine activity and presence of coyotes in these various areas. Cameras were successful in detecting coyotes in all study sites throughout the year. Coyotes appear to show no avoidance of camera stations. …

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Observations On The Use Of The Gnrh Vaccine Gonacon™ In Male White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus), G. Killian, D. Wagner, L. Miller Jan 2005

Observations On The Use Of The Gnrh Vaccine Gonacon™ In Male White-Tailed Deer (Odocoileus Virginianus), G. Killian, D. Wagner, L. Miller

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Observations made over an 11 year period during the development and evaluation of the GnRH vaccine GonaCon™ use in male white-tailed deer (Odocoileus virginianus) are summarized. Sexually mature bucks at the Penn State Deer Research Center were administered a single immunization of GonaCon™ in July. Some males were also given a second boost immunization in September. Compared to similar aged controls, testicular size for treated males was considerably reduced in the first and subsequent years of study, as were testosterone concentrations and sexual libido. During the first year, antler development was relatively normal leading to antler hardening, although …

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Modifying Fences To Prevent Ungulate Use Of Cropland And High-Value Pastures, James E. Knight, Roy Fenster, Carolyn Nistler Jan 2005

Modifying Fences To Prevent Ungulate Use Of Cropland And High-Value Pastures, James E. Knight, Roy Fenster, Carolyn Nistler

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

Big game can damage crops and compete with livestock for valuable forage. Ranchers have reported their tolerance for big game would increase if the animals could be prevented from using key areas critical for spring livestock use. Likewise, some farmers have high value areas that must be protected. Fences provide the most consistent long term control compared to other deterrent methods, but are costly to erect. Many designs of woven wire and electric fences are currently used. Costs of erecting deer proof fencing could be greatly reduced if an existing fence could be modified instead of being replaced entirely. This …

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Wildlife Master Volunteers: A Multi-County Approach To Resolving Human-Wildlife Conflicts, Daniel Einarsen, Tom Mason, Deryl Waldren, Ray T. Sterner Jan 2005

Wildlife Master Volunteers: A Multi-County Approach To Resolving Human-Wildlife Conflicts, Daniel Einarsen, Tom Mason, Deryl Waldren, Ray T. Sterner

Wildlife Damage Management Conference Proceedings

The Wildlife Master (WM) Program in Colorado was modeled after the highly successful Master Gardener volunteer program. In 10 highly populated suburban counties with large rural areas surrounding the Denver Metro Area, Colorado State University (CSU) Cooperative Extension Natural Resources agents train, supervise and manage these volunteers in the identification, referral, and resolution of wildlife damage issues. High quality, research-based training is provided by university faculty and other professionals in public health, animal damage control, wildlife management and animal behavior. Inquiries are responded to mainly via telephone. Calls by concerned residents are forwarded to WMs who provide general information about …

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The Practice Of Self: A Theory Of Personhood, Dean G. Blevins Jan 2005

The Practice Of Self: A Theory Of Personhood, Dean G. Blevins

The Asbury Journal

No abstract provided.

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Concerning The Regulation Of Medication Administration By Certified Nurse Aides, And Making An Appropriation In Connection Therewith., Colorado General Assembly Jan 2005

Concerning The Regulation Of Medication Administration By Certified Nurse Aides, And Making An Appropriation In Connection Therewith., Colorado General Assembly

Session Laws 2001-Present

No abstract provided.

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Office Of Research -- Annual Report 2004-2005 Jan 2005

Office Of Research -- Annual Report 2004-2005

Office of Research and Economic Development: Publications

Contents

Science & Engineering
UNL heads Antarctic drilling project .2
Virology Center extends its reach .4
Bioengineers developing innovative hemophilia therapy .6
Lasers shine light on diamond film process .8
UNL hosts CMS Tier 2 site .10
Finding the key to plant sterility .11
Drought — Preparing for the inevitable .12
Water Initiative pours best minds into tough issues .13
Hydrogen-energy studies could relieve oil dependency .14
Fellowship funds hydrogen research .15
Working to save lives on the battlefield .16
Mentoring mathematicians to successful careers .17
Biomedical studies explore nutrition-health connection .18
Next generation transportation, surfaces and structures .19
Sloan …

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Pharmacogenomics: Privacy In The Era Of Personalized Medicine, Berrie Rebecca Goldman Jan 2005

Pharmacogenomics: Privacy In The Era Of Personalized Medicine, Berrie Rebecca Goldman

Northwestern Journal of Technology and Intellectual Property

No abstract provided.

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Natural History And Conservation Biology Of A Southern West Virginia Contour Surface Mine Reptile And Amphibian Community, Zachary James Loughman Jan 2005

Natural History And Conservation Biology Of A Southern West Virginia Contour Surface Mine Reptile And Amphibian Community, Zachary James Loughman

Theses, Dissertations and Capstones

During the 2004-2005 field seasons, natural history of a herpetofaunal community was studied on an abandoned contour surface mine in Eccles, Raleigh County, West Virginia. This study is the first natural history investigation of amphibian and reptile populations present on an abandoned mine site. Specific natural history parameters for each order on the mine were investigated to determine what effect the post mining landscape had on herpetofaunal communities. Pond breeding caudates population success was dependent on life history parameters. Anurans were efficient at re-colonization, with 12 of a possible 14 species collected on the mine site. Anuran diversity was linked …

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Undergraduate Symposium, 2005, College Of Arts & Sciences Jan 2005

Undergraduate Symposium, 2005, College Of Arts & Sciences

Undergraduate Symposium Programs

No abstract provided.

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Science Inquiry At The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Judith A. Scheppler, Donald Dosch, Susan Styer, Steven Rogg Jan 2005

Science Inquiry At The Illinois Mathematics And Science Academy, Judith A. Scheppler, Donald Dosch, Susan Styer, Steven Rogg

Faculty Publications & Research

Located in Aurora, Illinois, the Illinois Mathematics and Science Academy (IMSA) is an internationally recognized, pioneering educational institution created by the State to develop talent and stimulate excellence in teaching and learning in mathematics, science, and technology (Marshall 2002). IMSA's advanced residential college preparatory program enrolls 650 academically talented Illinois students in grades 10—12. Students come from across the state of Illinois, applying as freshmen to enter the Academy in the sophomore class. The student body is 50% female and 50% male. Of the 2003-04 student profile, 69% of students were from the Chicago/Metropolitan area and 31% were from other …

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Annual Report 2005 Australian College Of Educators, Australian College Of Educators Jan 2005

Annual Report 2005 Australian College Of Educators, Australian College Of Educators

Australian College of Educators - National

No abstract provided.

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Parental Influence On Children's Ethnic Identity Among Chinese Americans, Yunus Sham'ah Md. Jan 2005

Parental Influence On Children's Ethnic Identity Among Chinese Americans, Yunus Sham'ah Md.

All-Inclusive List of Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This study examined the influence of Chinese American parents on their children's ethnic identity. Two research questions were designed to examine these relationships: Does the personal construct of Chinese American parents influence their children's ethnic identity and does the length of stay in the United States of Chinese American parents influence children's ethnic identity? Parental influence was identified as parents' ethnic behaviors, parents' ethnic values, parents' personal construct, and their length of stay in the United States. The 93 families who participated in this study were purposely selected from three Chinese language schools from a Midwestern city of the United …

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Food Security Emergencies And The Power Of Eminent Domain: A Domestic Legal Tool To Treat A Global Problem, Robert H. Trudell Jan 2005

Food Security Emergencies And The Power Of Eminent Domain: A Domestic Legal Tool To Treat A Global Problem, Robert H. Trudell

Syracuse Journal of International Law and Commerce

Part I of this Note examines how food insecurity threatens global security. Part II will examine ways that food insecurity is treated today through food aid and charity donated from the wealthy countries of the world. Part II will also discuss agricultural productivity: how it was improved tremendously in the twentieth-century using "Green Revolution" methods of agricultural production, and why such methods are not the optimal solution for the crisis ahead in the countries of sub-Saharan Africa. Part III first examines how intellectual property rights function in the United States and throughout the world, and then ends with a narrower …

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