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Otter Realm, March 16, 2006, California State University, Monterey Bay

The Otter Realm

The Big 3 -- AS elections postponed -- Professor asked to study emergency response -- Three candidates, one chair -- Peter Facione -- Anny Morobel-Sosa -- Service Learners Granted Opportunity To Learn Grant Writing -- 1-2-3, what are we fightin' for? -- Associated Students say, 'no obsolete fees' -- Cypress Grove Charter School Vs. Monterey Peninsula Unified School District -- Grand Prix attracts fans despite poor weather -- Senior Night: Toros Drown Otters at Kelp Bed -- Warrior Women -- Roller hockey club hopes for 'team' recognition -- Kiel's Kitchen -- CD release at BBC goes unnoticed on campus -- …

Soil Stable Carbon Isoptope Analysis Of Landscape Features At Aguateca, Guatemala, David R. Wright

Theses and Dissertations

The ancient Maya of the Classic period (1700-1050 B.P.) relied on maize agriculture to support their populations. The agricultural systems they employed to produce that maize varied in form and degree of intensity, with more productive forms of agriculture needed in the Late Classic period (1350-1050 B.P.) to sustain the peaking population. It is likely that the ancient systems of production agriculture contributed to environmental degradation that in turn contributed to the pressures that culminated in the collapse of the civilization. In this study, stable carbon isotope ratios contained in the soil organic matter were used to further investigate ancient …

Lanthorn, Vol. 40, No. 49, March 16, 2006, Grand Valley State University

Volume 40, July 14, 2005 - June 15, 2006

Lanthorn is Grand Valley State's student newspaper, published from 1968 to the present.

Montana Kaimin, March 16, 2006, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

No Variation And Low Synonymous Substitution Rates In Coral Mtdna Despite High Nuclear Variation, Michael E. Hellberg

Faculty Publications

Background: The mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA) of most animals evolves more rapidly than nuclear DNA, and often shows higher levels of intraspecific polymorphism and population subdivision. The mtDNA of anthozoans (corals, sea fans, and their kin), by contrast, appears to evolve slowly. Slow mtDNA evolution has been reported for several anthozoans, however this slow pace has been difficult to put in phylogenetic context without parallel surveys of nuclear variation or calibrated rates of synonymous substitution that could permit quantitative rate comparisons across taxa. Here, I survey variation in the coding region of a mitochondrial gene from a coral species (Balanophyllia elegans) …

Presentation To Green Valley Rotary Club March 16, 2006, Public Lands Institute, Nancy Flagg

Presentations (PLI)

The Public Lands Institute is dedicated to strengthening the national fabric that is essential for the protection, conservation, and management of public lands.

In collaboration with federal, state, and non-profit partners, we are:

• creating new knowledge
• advancing technology
• improving education
• engaging the public to enhance public lands stewardship.

Indigenous Architecture For Expeditionary Installations, Matthew B. Hutchings

Theses and Dissertations

The purpose of this research was to improve the effectiveness of facility design and construction for expeditionary installations in the Middle East. Specifically, this thesis sought to answer three research questions addressing current military construction policies as well as historical design of desert dwelling cultures, a comparison of current construction assemblies with indigenous design, and synthesis of indigenous design techniques with modern materials, techniques, and requirements. The research questions were answered through a comprehensive literature review, rudimentary quantitative analysis, and architectural design. The research indicated the feasibility of incorporating indigenous design into facility construction on expeditionary installations to improve building …

The Murray State News, March 16, 2006, The Murray State News

Murray State University Collection

No abstract provided.

Conference Program

Women's Summit Presented by Bryant University

Women's Summit 2006 Conference Program with keynote speakers and session descriptions.

The Register, 2006-03-15, North Carolina Agricutural And Technical State University

NCAT Student Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Spartan Daily, March 15, 2006, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 126, Issue 28

Animal Health Matters, David H. Zeman

Animal Health MATTERS Newsletter

Head/Director's Message [Page] 1- Quality System Laundry Diagnostic News [Page] 1- Submission of Rabies Specimens: SDSU ADRDL [Page] 2- Equine Herpesvirus Infections – More widespread or more recognized [Page] 4- Calving Date Variation in Beef Cows: An Illustration [Page] 5- Natural Organic Beef [Page] 7- Natural Beef in the Feedlot: Risk and Return to Feeder Calf Premiums [Page] 8- Calendar of Events

Spring 2006, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

Pharmacy Alumni Newsletter

No abstract provided.

Identification And Characterization Of Fep15, A New Selenocysteine-Containing Member Of The Sep15 Protein Family, Sergey V. Novoselov, Deame Hua, A. V. Lobanov, Vadim N. Gladyshev

Vadim Gladyshev Publications

Sec (selenocysteine) is a rare amino acid in proteins. It is co-translationally inserted into proteins at UGA codons with the help of SECIS (Sec insertion sequence) elements. A full set of selenoproteins within a genome, known as the selenoproteome, is highly variable in different organisms. However, most of the known eukaryotic selenoproteins are represented in the mammalian selenoproteome. In addition, many of these selenoproteins have cysteine orthologues. Here, we describe a new selenoprotein, designated Fep15, which is distantly related to members of the 15 kDa selenoprotein (Sep15) family. Fep15 is absent in mammals, can be detected only in fi sh …

The Dogma Of The 30 Meter Riparian Buffer: The Case Of The Boreal Toad (Bufo Boreas Boreas), Michael C. Goates

Theses and Dissertations

We tested the adequacy of standard 30 m riparian buffers for semi-aquatic vertebrate species, using the boreal toad (Bufo boreas boreas) as an example. We monitored toad populations in south-central Utah using radio telemetry during the summers of 2003 and 2004. We found 30 m buffers inadequate for protecting boreal toads and suggest this is likely true for other species as well. Managers must consider several factors when constructing buffers: (1) Buffer requirements may vary by time of year. While we located toads most often in wet habitats, toads commonly utilized upland habitats in late summer, occasionally at distances greater …

Against Marine Risk: Margins Determination Of Ocean Marine Insurance, Chien-Chung Nieh, Yi-Lin Jiang

Journal of Marine Science and Technology–Taiwan

As the origin of modern insurance, ocean marine insurance exhibits numerous distinctive characteristics compared with the rest of the property/casualty insurances. This paper originally investigates the determination of the underwriting margin of ocean marine insurance, which is the crucial component of the ocean marine insurance price. Focused on industry-wide level, earlier studies ignored the time series characteristics of underwriting margin to utilize conventional regression, or employed time series methods but were limited with the stationary property of variables. Consistent with prior empirical studies despite of whether considerable variables have unit roots, an ARDL approach for underwriting margins in U.S. ocean …

The Portland Spectator, March 2006, Portland State University. Student Publications Board

Portland Spectator

Editor: Crystal Joele Rea

Articles in this issue include: Indoctrinated doors: teachers failing to understand viewpoint neutrality; 2006 student elections: an overview of the candidates and what they stand for; Progressive = regressive: just because a student group calls themselves progressive does not mean they institute positive change; Danish cartoons: a world overreacting to an issue that is faced daily without recognition; Civil rights and republicans: everything they "forget" to teach you; The Hillary rant: Hillary Clinton - ridiculous; Abortion: a pro-life view of abortion; Proposed ban on smoking: will implementing these guidelines in positive or negative repercussions; and The …

Lysine Residues In N-Terminal And C-Terminal Regions Of Human Histone H2a Are Targets For Biotinylation By Biotinidase, Yap Ching Chew, Gabreale Camporeale, Nagarama Kothapalli, Gautam Sarath, Janos Zempleni

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

In eukaryotic cell nuclei, DNA associates with the core histones H2A, H2B, H3 and H4 to form nucleosomal core particles. DNA binding to histones is regulated by posttranslational modifications of N-terminal tails (e.g., acetylation and methylation of histones). These modifications play important roles in the epigenetic control of chromatin structure. Recently, evidence that biotinidase and holocarboxylase synthetase (HCS) catalyze the covalent binding of biotin to histones has been provided. The primary aim of this study was to identify biotinylation sites in histone H2A and its variant H2AX. Secondary aims were to determine whether acetylation and methylation of histone H2A affect …

The Bg News March 15, 2006, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. March 15, 2006. Volume 96-Issue 115.

The Spinnaker Vol. 29 No. 26, University Of North Florida

Spinnaker

Student newspaper for the UNF community.

Unresolved Problems Involving The Hydrogeology And Sequence Stratigraphy Of The Wasatch Plateau Based On Mapping Of The Wattis 7.5 Minute Quadrangle, Carbon And Emery Counties, Utah: Insights Gained From A New Geologic Map, David O. Alderks

Theses and Dissertations

The Wattis 7.5 Minute Quadrangle is located in central Utah, in the transition zone between the Basin and Range province and the Colorado plateau. Two small grabens, located in the quadrangle, are the easternmost evidence of Basin and Range faulting. Sedimentary units exposed are mainly Cretaceous in age and deposited in the Western Cretaceous Interior Seaway. This area is of economical importance due to its large coal deposits, coal bed methane, and groundwater. The Wattis Quadrangle provided an ideal opportunity to test, at a small scale, the applicability of a new groundwater model for stratified mountainous terranes. Water samples had …

Is It All A Question Of Openness?, Seow Hon Tan

Research Collection Yong Pung How School Of Law

No abstract provided.

Demographic Trends In Rural And Small Town America, Kenneth M. Johnson

Carsey Publications

This report examines the changing demographics of rural America and shows that the makeup of rural America is changing as certain regions grow with the migration of retirees and baby boomers into amenity-rich areas. At the same time, other places face economic uncertainty as younger residents continue to leave in search of more opportunities. Racial and ethnic diversity, meanwhile, continues to increase.

The Bates Student - Volume 135 Number 18 - March 14, 2006, Bates College

The Bates Student

No abstract provided.

Kerux - Vol. 40, No. 6, Calvin Theological Seminary

Kerux

Inside This Issue

• Schedule of Events Page 8
• Gentleness Page 4
• From Information to Transformation Page 5
• The View from Home Page 7
• Green Page 11
• My Lame Sex Life Page 12
• Full Formation Page 12

2006 - Music Of Kurt Weill, Neiu Music Department

Music Department Performance Programs

A Celebration of the Music of Kurt Weill, NEIU Faculty Students and Friends

Art Department And Um Chapter Of American Institute Of Graphic Artists Host 2nd Annual Design Week, March 20-24, Camille Breland

University of Mississippi News

OXFORD, Miss. - The creator and executive producer for the Disney show "Teacher's Pet" visits the University of Mississippi during the second annual Design Week, March 20-24.

Methods Of Treating Manure, Philip A. Moore Jr.

Patents Granted

A method of treating animal manure solids comprises contacting the solids with a treatment composition comprising AlCl3.nH2O or Al(NO3)3.mH2O, or the residue of AlCl3.nH2O or Al(NO3)3.mH2O, to form a treated waste product, wherein n is from 0 to 10, and m is from 0 to 12. The treatment amount can be effective to reduce phosphorus solubility in the manure; reduce phosphorus runoff and/or phosphorus leaching from fields fertilized with manure; inhibit ammonia volatilization from the manure; flocculate solids in the manure; reduce pathogens in the manure; increase the nitrogen content in the manure; and/or reduce acid rain and PM-10s associated …

Mostly Music: A Celebration Of The Music Of Kurt Weill, Mar. 14, 2006, Mostly Music Staff

Mostly Music

NEIU Department of Music

The Bg News March 14, 2006, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. March 14, 2006. Volume 96-Issue 114.