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Aug 1, 2006, Ifc, Draft Ehs Guidelines For Aquaculture, Ifc

IFC E&S Performance Standards

No abstract provided.

Auge2006, Robert Kelly

Robert Kelly Manuscripts

From August 2006 Robert Kelly Archive.

Speleo Spiel, No. 355, July-August 2006, Alan Jackson

Speleo Spiel

Contents: Regular Bits -- Trip Reports -- Other Exciting Stuff

Some Preservation Techniques For (Deep Water) Coral Samples For Subsequent Molecular Studies: A Special Supplement From Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute, Jose V. Lopez

Marine & Environmental Sciences Faculty Reports

Around the time that the thirteen original Atlantic colonies were fighting for independence from Britain, there existed little agreement among naturalists as to the nature of corals. Were they inanimate (stones), plants, animals, or intermediate between the latter two (zoophytes)? This diversity of definition and opinions undoubtedly produced considerable confusion and disagreement among naturalists interested in such things. The symbiotic nature of algal cells in the tissues of some corals was also not well understood. It was not until the Darwinian period in the nineteenth century that little doubt remained, and therefore it was generally agreed, that corals were actually …

Ayatollah Khomeini And The Islamic Revolution In Iran, Dustin John Byrd

Masters Theses

This thesis examines the events leading up to the 1979 Islamic Revolution in Iran and the role of Ayatollah Ruhollah Khomeini in bringing about that revolution. It attempts to demonstrate the social, psychological, political, and religious factors that led to the rise of Khomeini as the leader of the revolution. It furthermore focuses on Khomeini's strategy to oppose, destabilize, and eventually overthrow the Shah of Iran through various means. This thesis is limited to the study of Khomeini as a revolutionary figure, not as a head of state, and therefore I do not examine Khomeini after the overthrow of the …

Positioning Guglielmo Marconi's Wireless : A Rhetorical Analysis Of An Early Twentieth-Century Technology., Aaron Antonio Toscano 1976-

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

This dissertation is a rhetorical analysis of Guglielmo Marconi's wireless. Texts surrounding the invention reveal intersections between technology and society and communicate information about the wireless through tropes of progress. The wireless was seen as a monumental early twentieth-century technology that would change the world by extending communication potential. This dissertation demonstrates that the wireless was created rhetorically before it existed as a black-box technology. Marconi's technical texts, popular press articles, and F. T. Marinetti's reinscriptions are discourses where the wireless existed rhetorically. To borrow Charles Bazerman's definition, the rhetoric of technology deals with the ideology surrounding "objects of the …

Regulation Of Angiogenic Factors By Pituitary Tumor Transforming Gene (Pttg) In Tumorigenesis., Mohammad Tariq Malik

Electronic Theses and Dissertations

Pituitary tumor transforming gene ( PTTG ), also known as securing, is a novel oncogene that is expressed at high levels in most of the tumors analyzed to date. Overexpression of PTTG in mouse fibroblast(NIH 3T3) cells increases cell proliferation, induces cellular transformation and promotes tumor formation in nude mice. PTTG is a multi-domain and multifunction protein. Some functions of PTTG include inhibition of pre-mature sister chromatid separation, activation of transcription of c-myc oncogene, cell cycle regulation, and DNA repair. In some cancers such as thyroid, pituitary, esophageal, and colorectal tumors, high PTTG expression correlates with metastasis and poor prognosis. …

Cyclin D1 Repression Of Nuclear Respiratory Factor 1 Integrates Nuclear Dna Synthesis And Mitochondrial Function., Chenguang Wang, Zhiping Li, Yinan Lu, Runlei Du, Sanjay Katiyar, Jianguo Yang, Maofu Fu, Jennifer E Leader, Andrew Quong, Phyllis M Novikoff, Richard Pestell

Department of Cancer Biology Faculty Papers

Cyclin D1 promotes nuclear DNA synthesis through phosphorylation and inactivation of the pRb tumor suppressor. Herein, cyclin D1 deficiency increased mitochondrial size and activity that was rescued by cyclin D1 in a Cdk-dependent manner. Nuclear respiratory factor 1 (NRF-1), which induces nuclear-encoded mitochondrial genes, was repressed in expression and activity by cyclin D1. Cyclin D1-dependent kinase phosphorylates NRF-1 at S47. Cyclin D1 abundance thus coordinates nuclear DNA synthesis and mitochondrial function.

Forage News [2006-08], Department Of Plant And Soil Sciences, University Of Kentucky

Forage News

• KFGC Awards Nominations
• Forage Spokesman Nominations
• UK Robinson Station to Host College of Ag Field Day
• Kentucky Department of Agriculture Forage Testing Program
• More Hay…..
• Guidelines for Successful Forage Establishment
• Upcoming Events

Nh Scientists Present Findings On Mercury In The Environment, Kirsten Weir

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Important Notice: Biomed Central, Vol.4 (4) July - August 2006, Houston Academy Of Medicine-Texas Medical Center Library

The Insider (2003-2008)

No abstract provided.

The Role Of Cingulate Cortex In Spatial Learning And Pain Processing, Rebecca Weaver

Psychology Theses - Archive

Research implicates the Anterior Cingulate Cortex (ACC) mediates the affective component of pain processing but not spatial learning. The Posterior Cingulate Cortex (PCC) mediates spatial learning but not pain processes. This study investigated the roles of each cortex in spatial learning and pain processing. Lesions were made using standard stereotaxic procedures on 96 animals. Inflammatory condition was induced via carageenan. Animals were randomly assigned between both MPWT and PEAP followed by Morris Swim Test or vice versa in order to prevent an order effect. As hypothesized, ACC lesioned animals resulted in no spatial learning decrement, but showed no avoidance behavior …

Social Familiarity As A Predictor Of Observational Learning In The Domestic Dog (Canis Familiaris), Lana Gent

Psychology Dissertations - Archive

Experiments utilizing observational learning in dogs are becoming more frequent, but few investigate the familiarity relationship between model and observer. Two experiments were designed to explore the familiarity relationship between conspecifics and heterospecifics. The first experiment utilized a heterospecific-conspecific training dynamic and the conditions of the experiment varied how familiar (familiar or unfamiliar) observing dogs were to the heterospecific and conspecific models. Forty-eight dogs were assigned to four conditions varying in familiarity of the human demonstrator and model dog. A separate control condition (n=12) were trained with operant techniques and did not receive demonstration or familiarity variables. Analysis of data …

Macrofungal Abundance And Distribution During The Wet Season In Monteverde, Costa Rica, August 2006, Jason Prior, Matthew Prior

Monteverde Institute: Tropical Ecology and Conservation

Fungi are a diverse group of organisms that play a myriad of important roles in all ecosystems. From providing medication for humans to interacting mutualistically with tropical plants, this kingdom offers benefits to many organisms. However, there is much to be learned from this highly understudied collection of species. This study focused on expanding a database of fungi in and around the Estación biológica de Monteverde. Each fungus collected was photographed and data such as date and time, weather conditions, microhabitat conditions, and morphological characteristics were recorded and entered into the database. Milagro Mata identified 25 of the collected species …

Occurrence Of Presumed Lucifer X Black-Chinned Hummingbirds In Texas, Mark W. Lockwood

Bulletin of the Texas Ornithological Society

This note documents hybrid hummingbirds presumed to be crosses between Lucifer Hummingbirds and Black-chinned Hummingbirds. It discusses diagnostic field marks, prior records, and implications for identification in Texas.

E. F. Pope: Collector And Craftsman, Stanley D. Casto

Bulletin of the Texas Ornithological Society

A historical profile on E. F. Pope’s ornithological collections and craftsmanship, providing insight into early Texas bird studies.

The Land Conservation Plan For New Hampshire's Coastal Watershed, M. Zankel, C. Copeland, P. Ingraham, J. Robinson, C. Sinnott, D. Sundquist, T. Walker, J. Alford

PREP Reports & Publications

Spanning 990 square miles and 46 towns, New Hampshire’s coastal watersheds harbor exceptional and irreplaceable natural, cultural, recreational and scenic resources (Figure 1). To advance the long-term protection of these resources, the State of New Hampshire, acting through the NH Coastal Program and the NH Estuaries Project, sought to develop a comprehensive, science-based land conservation plan for our coastal watersheds. The State engaged a partnership of The Nature Conservancy, Society for the Protection of New Hampshire Forests, Rockingham Planning Commission, and Strafford Regional Planning Commission to develop the plan. The New Hampshire Charitable Foundation’s Piscataqua Region supported this effort as …

Wsu Research News, Fall 2006, Office Of Research And Sponsored Programs, Wright State University

WSU Research News

A twenty page newsletter of the WSU Research News. The WSU Research News was published monthly beginning in June of 1968 and issued by the Office of Research Development. This newsletter was created to provide information to the WSU faculty about the availability of outside funds for research and educational programs, new developments that may affect availability of funds, and general information on research and educational activities at Wright State University.

National Pork Producers Council Maternal Line National Genetic Evaluation Program: A Comparison Of Sow Longevity And Trait Associations With Sow Longevity, T. Serenius, K. J. Stalder, T. J. Baas, J. W. Mabry, R. N. Goodwin, R. K. Johnson, O. W. Robison, M. Tokach, R. K. Miller

Department of Animal Science: Faculty Publications

Data from the National Pork Producers Council Maternal Line National Genetic Evaluation Program were used to compare longevity of sows from 6 commercial genetic lines and to estimate the phenotypic associations of sow longevity with gilt backfat thickness, ADG, age at first farrowing, litter size at first farrowing, litter weight at first farrowing, average feed intake during lactation, and average backfat loss during lactation. The lines evaluated were American Diamond Genetics, Danbred North America, Dekalb-Monsanto DK44, Dekalb-Monsanto GPK347, Newsham Hybrids, and National Swine Registry. The data set contained information from 3,251 gilts, of which 17% had censored longevity records (sows …

Survey For Blood Parasites In Fledgling Reddish Egrets Along The Texas Coast, Elizabeth M. Bates, Alan M. Fedynich, Bart M. Ballard, M. Clay Green

Bulletin of the Texas Ornithological Society

The authors conducted a blood parasite survey in fledgling Reddish Egrets from Texas coastal rookeries. No blood parasites were detected in 58 chicks sampled in 2004 and 2005.

Further Afield, Robert Harlan

Ohio Cardinal

No abstract provided.

Effect Of Spirulina Platensis Pretreatment On Isoproterenol Induced Hyperlipidemia In Rats, Ganesh V. Halade, Archana R. Juvekar

Internal Medicine Faculty Publications

The antihyperlipidemic activity of Spirulina platensis (family: Oscillatoriacae, cynobacteria/blue green algae) was evaluated in isoproterenol-induced hyperlipidemic rats. In the present study, Spirulina platensis powder suspended in water was administered orally to rats for 21 days at the dose of 450 mg/kg/day followed by subcutaneous administration of isoproterenol (200 mg/kg/day for 2 days). Isoproterenol, a synthetic catecholamine and β-adrenergic agonist has reported to cause oxidative stress with subsequent increase in serum lipid profile after subcutaneous administration. The clinical biochemistry parameters like serum cholesterol, triglycerides, HDL-cholesterol, atherogenic index, VLDL and LDL cholesterol of the rats were determined for the evaluation of antihyperlipidemic …

Pandemic Flu Preparation: If We Don’T Have Utilities, How Do We Cook, Keep Things Clean?, E. Kim Cassel

SDSU Extension Extra Archives

Yes, we can expect our lives to be “touched” by an avian influenza pandemic. Our diets and daily routines will be altered, and the concern of all of us will be to protect ourselves and our families. Since we don’t know how serious the pandemic may be in our communities, it only pays to prepare. Advance planning can make our homes safe and comfortable. It’s not an overwhelming task, and there are many guidelines to help. Look at it this way: The better we are prepared, the better we will respond and rebound, and when it’s all over, the better …

Main Hall To Main Street, August 2006, University Of Montana--Missoula. Office Of University Relations

Main Hall to Main Street, 2005-2010

This is volume 12, number 8 of Main Hall to Main Street.

Parasites In A Biodiversity Hotspot: A Survey Of Hematozoa And A Molecular Phylogenetic Analysis Of Plasmodium In New Guinea Skinks, Christopher C. Austin, Susan L. Perkins

Faculty Publications

A sample of 204 skinks (Squamata: Scincidae) from 10 genera representing 24 species were collected from 10 different localities in New Guinea and examined for blood parasites. Hemogregarines, trypanosomes, microfilarial worms, and 8 infections showing 2 distinct morphological types of malaria parasites (Plasmodium sp.) were observed. Molecular sequence data, in the form of mitochondrial cytochrome b sequences from the Plasmodium infections, showed 2 distinct clades of parasites, 1 in Sphenomorphus jobiense hosts and 1 in Emoia spp., which correspond to the 2 morphotypes. There was substantial genetic variation between the 2 clades, as well as within the clade of Emoia …

Rickettsia Felis From Cat Fleas: Isolation And Culture In A Tick-Derived Cell Line, Walairat Pornwiroon, Susan S. Pourciau, Lane D. Foil, Kevin R. Macaluso

Faculty Publications

Rickettsia felis, the etiologic agent of spotted fever, is maintained in cat fleas by vertical transmission and resembles other tick-borne spotted fever group rickettsiae. In the present study, we utilized an Ixodes scapularis-derived tick cell line, ISE6, to achieve isolation and propagation of R. felis. A cytopathic effect of increased vacuolization was commonly observed in R. felis-infected cells, while lysis of host cells was not evident despite large numbers of rickettsiae. Electron microscopy identified rickettsia-like organisms in ISE6 cells, and sequence analyses of portions of the citrate synthase (gltA), 16S rRNA, Rickettsia genus-specific 17-kDa antigen, and spotted fever group-specific outer …

Graduate Program Descriptions For 2006, Wright State University

Program Descriptions

Wright State University graduate program descriptions for the 2006 school year.

Undergraduate And Graduate Course Descriptions, 2006 Fall, Wright State University

Course Descriptions

Wright State University undergraduate and graduate course descriptions from Fall 2006.

Nanoparticle Agglomerates For Pulmonary Drug Delivery, Rohan Bhavane

Dissertations and Theses (Open Access)

The Pulmonary route has been traditionally used to treat diseases of the respiratory tract. However, important research within the last two decades have shown that in addition to treating local diseases, a wide range of systemic diseases can be treated by delivering drugs to the lungs. The recent FDA approval to market Exubera, an inhalable form of insulin developed by Pfizer, to treat Diabetes, may just be the stepping stone that the pharmaceutical industry needs to market other drugs to treat systemic diseases via the lungs. However, this technology still needs repeated drug doses to control glucose levels, as the …

Addressing Perceptions Of Procedural Unfairness In Compulsory Unitization By Appointing Neutral Experts, Gideon Wiginton

American University Law Review

No abstract provided.