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The Questions And Answers In The Correlation Of Socioeconomic Status And Education, Jennifer Horton Jan 2009

The Questions And Answers In The Correlation Of Socioeconomic Status And Education, Jennifer Horton

Education Masters

There are a large amount of diverse factors that contribute to a student's academic success. Things such as basic needs, a student's culture, the teacher's culture, parent involvement, school and classroom environment, and actual instructional strategies all play a role in a student's daily academic experience. When students are living in an area of poverty, or come from families of a low socio-economic status, one or all of these factors can become compromised. As a result teachers, parents, administrators and community leaders are faced with the challenge of providing a holistic approach to education with limited resources. many times these …

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The Achievement Gap, Amy C. Ciaccia Jan 2009

The Achievement Gap, Amy C. Ciaccia

Education Masters

My research topic is "The awareness and Utilization of special education services from an urban vs. suburban perspective and the affect it has on the success rate of students with special needs." What I needed to consider when researching was the factors that can and do contribute to "differences" in the rate of success between all learners, especially in schools and districts that are perceived by many to be "unequal." I do not think it is uncommon of anyone to think that schools in the suburbs are "better" than schools in the city; whether it is in reference to the …

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Farming For The Future : Industry Practice Baselines, Danielle England, Susan Murphy-White, John Noonan, Marie Shanks, Jon Warren Jan 2009

Farming For The Future : Industry Practice Baselines, Danielle England, Susan Murphy-White, John Noonan, Marie Shanks, Jon Warren

Resource management technical reports

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Mass Stranding Of Marine Birds Caused By A Surfactant-Producing Red Tide., David A. Jessup, Melissa A. Miller, John P. Ryan, Hannah M. Nevins, Heather A. Kerkering, Abdou Mekebri, David B. Crane, Tyler A. Johnson, Raphael M. Kudela Jan 2009

Mass Stranding Of Marine Birds Caused By A Surfactant-Producing Red Tide., David A. Jessup, Melissa A. Miller, John P. Ryan, Hannah M. Nevins, Heather A. Kerkering, Abdou Mekebri, David B. Crane, Tyler A. Johnson, Raphael M. Kudela

Natural Sciences and Mathematics | Faculty Scholarship

In November-December 2007 a widespread seabird mortality event occurred in Monterey Bay, California, USA, coincident with a massive red tide caused by the dinoflagellate Akashiwo sanguinea. Affected birds had a slimy yellow-green material on their feathers, which were saturated with water, and they were severely hypothermic. We determined that foam containing surfactant-like proteins, derived from organic matter of the red tide, coated their feathers and neutralized natural water repellency and insulation. No evidence of exposure to petroleum or other oils or biotoxins were found. This is the first documented case of its kind, but previous similar events may have gone …

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A History Of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Vance H. Watson, Glynda C. Fulce Jan 2009

A History Of Mississippi State University Extension Service, Vance H. Watson, Glynda C. Fulce

Echoes of Lloyd-Ricks-Watson Stories

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Crop Effects On Closed System Element Cycling For Human Life Support In Space, C. L. Mackowiak, P. R. Grossl, R. M. Wheeler Jan 2009

Crop Effects On Closed System Element Cycling For Human Life Support In Space, C. L. Mackowiak, P. R. Grossl, R. M. Wheeler

United States National Aeronautics and Space Administration: Publications

Nutrient recycling in a space-based Bioregenerative Life Support System (BLSS) will require an understanding of nutrient dosage effects on crop production, plant tissue partitioning, and geochemical fates within crop systems. Sodium (Na+), fluoride (F−), and iodide (I−) are found in human waste streams. These elements were examined using crops in hydroponic systems. Lettuce, radish, spinach, and beet were used to study Na+ uptake and tolerance. Spinach, lettuce, and radish growth were inhibited at 8.0 × 10−2 M Na+ compared to the control. Beet growth improved at 2.0 and 4.0 × 10 …

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Regional Differences In The Spatial And Temporal Heterogeneity Of Oceanographic Habitat Used By Steller Sea Lions, Michelle E. Lander, Thomas R. Loughlin, Miles G. Logsdon, Glenn R. Vanblaricom, Brian S. Fadely, Lowell W. Fritz Jan 2009

Regional Differences In The Spatial And Temporal Heterogeneity Of Oceanographic Habitat Used By Steller Sea Lions, Michelle E. Lander, Thomas R. Loughlin, Miles G. Logsdon, Glenn R. Vanblaricom, Brian S. Fadely, Lowell W. Fritz

United States Department of Commerce: Staff Publications

Over the past three decades, the decline and altered spatial distribution of the western stock of Steller sea lions (Eumetopias jubatus) in Alaska have been attributed to changes in the distribution or abundance of their prey due to the cumulative effects of fisheries and environmental perturbations. During this period, dietary prey occurrence and diet diversity were related to population decline within metapopulation regions of the western stock of Steller sea lions, suggesting that environmental conditions may be variable among regions. The objective of this study, therefore, was to examine regional differences in the spatial and temporal heterogeneity of …

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Hyperandrogenism And Obesity: Ominous Co-Morbidities, Amit M. Deokar, Shawn J. Smith, Amanda J. Goodwin, Hatim A. Omar Jan 2009

Hyperandrogenism And Obesity: Ominous Co-Morbidities, Amit M. Deokar, Shawn J. Smith, Amanda J. Goodwin, Hatim A. Omar

Pediatrics Faculty Publications

This review has a two-fold objective. One, it addresses the association of hyperandrogenism and obesity and the complex metabolic derangements that are part of the problem. Clinical management of these co-morbidities is challenging and complex. Second, this article will aid health care providers with the key features to an early diagnosis and intervention to decrease the morbidities in the short as well as long term. Method: Systematic review of articles and information on the topic of interest that were published in the last 15 years. Conclusion: Obesity and hyperandrogenism are integral parts of Metabolic Syndrome/Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS)/Hyperandrogenism, Insulin resistance, …

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Sunday Friends: The Working Alternative To Charity, James D. Lee, Yoko Baba, Claudio V. Sanchez, Rebecca Wang, Chelsey White Jan 2009

Sunday Friends: The Working Alternative To Charity, James D. Lee, Yoko Baba, Claudio V. Sanchez, Rebecca Wang, Chelsey White

Faculty Publications

Sunday Friends is a non-profit organization in San José, California, that provides multiple activities for families who are in need of financial support. Given the particular location of the program, most families are Latino and bilingual. Participants and program volunteers form a community at an elementary school on a couple of scheduled Sundays each month. When family members participate in activities designed to educate, improve skills, and to give back to the larger community, they earn tickets that they can redeem for items that they need and want from the Sunday Friends store. Activities include healthy cooking projects, “Thank You …

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Reduced Genomic Potential For Secreted Plant Cell-Wall-Degrading Enzymes In The Ectomycorrhizal Fungus Amanita Bisporigera, Based On The Secretome Of Trichoderma Reesei, Subashini Nagendran, Heather E. Hallen-Adams, Janet M. Paper, Nighat Aslam, Jonathan D. Walton Jan 2009

Reduced Genomic Potential For Secreted Plant Cell-Wall-Degrading Enzymes In The Ectomycorrhizal Fungus Amanita Bisporigera, Based On The Secretome Of Trichoderma Reesei, Subashini Nagendran, Heather E. Hallen-Adams, Janet M. Paper, Nighat Aslam, Jonathan D. Walton

Heather Hallen-Adams Publications

Based on the analysis of its genome sequence, the ectomycorrhizal (ECM) basidiomycetous fungus Laccaria bicolor was shown to be lacking many of the major classes of secreted enzymes that depolymerize plant cell wall polysaccharides. To test whether this is also a feature of other ECM fungi, we searched a survey genome database of Amanita bisporigera with the proteins found in the secretome of Trichoderma reesei (syn. Hypocrea jecorina), a biochemically well-characterized industrial fungus. Additional proteins were also used as queries to compensate for major groups of cell-wall-degrading enzymes lacking in the secretome of T. reesei and to substantiate conclusions …

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Perspectives On Status Consumption, Alexander English Jan 2009

Perspectives On Status Consumption, Alexander English

Theses & ETDs

This thesis aims to identify some of the methods by which consumption of luxury goods and therefore status can be analyzed. Lancaster's Attribute Analysis is employed to posit status as a characteristic of luxury goods and one that is desirable to consumers. Then, status can be thought of as a "good" and one that may be subject to a well-behaved preference structure, such as a Cobb-Douglas. Those who have a Cobb-Douglas utility function may consider status a critical good in everyday consumption, and for which there is no substitute for status. In addition, taste for and perception of status may …

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Analysis Of Potential Essential Genes Using The Escherichia Coli K-12 Keio Mutant Collection, Darryl Dague Jan 2009

Analysis Of Potential Essential Genes Using The Escherichia Coli K-12 Keio Mutant Collection, Darryl Dague

Theses & ETDs

The identification of essential Escherichia coli genes furthers our understanding of fundamental cellular processes. It is of practical importance because it reveals a set of targets that facilitate the discovery of antibiotic compounds. Unfortunately, the current literature leaves us with conflicting results as to the essentiality of many E. coli gene products. Dr. K. Rudd's laboratory set out to resolve these discrepancies and identify the complete essential gene set. The present paper reports the results of my contribution to this project. As a starting point, we examined the Keio collection, a resource of 3985 single-gene knockouts. We used P1 bacteriophage …

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Distribution And Abundance Of Ciliates In A Green Roof Demonstration, Mustafa Fakhri Jan 2009

Distribution And Abundance Of Ciliates In A Green Roof Demonstration, Mustafa Fakhri

Theses & ETDs

Protozoa are an active part of the soil ecosystem. Their most recognized role in the soil is that of making nitrogen (N) more available to plants through feeding and excretory activities. Soil protozoology is a relatively new field and there are still many environments that have not been investigated. In this study I characterize protozoan populations in a green roof garden demonstration to see how the abundance and diversity of protozoa relates to changes in nitrogen, temperature, and plant growth over time. In addition to relating the populations of large ciliates to particular environmental factors, distribution in relation to spatial …

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Global Transitions: A Visual Portrayal Of Anthropogenic Impacts On The Environment, Deanna Erickson Jan 2009

Global Transitions: A Visual Portrayal Of Anthropogenic Impacts On The Environment, Deanna Erickson

Theses & ETDs

The Earth has been considerably altered by human influence with serious environmental consequences. Increasing population and consumption rates are depleting forests, oil, and freshwater resources. Land converted for agriculture and urbanization degrades essential natural ecosystems. Water and air pollution are destroying habitats and endangering the plant and animal species that depend on them. Humans are intentionally altering sensitive cycles, ignoring the important services provided by maintaining balance in atmospheric, hydrologic, and terrestrial cycles. These alterations are increasing the severity and impacts of climate change for the future. A combination of changing policy and enhancing personal responsibility could benefit the world …

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"A" Is For Asthma: Asthma In Elementary School Children In Alachua County, Fl, Molly Burges Jan 2009

"A" Is For Asthma: Asthma In Elementary School Children In Alachua County, Fl, Molly Burges

Theses & ETDs

This purpose of this study is to evaluate the rates of asthma in public elementary school children as a function of the school's free/reduced lunch rate, the school's age, proximity to an interstate (I-75), as well as distance and nitrogen oxide (NOx) contribution levels from a 225 megawatt (MW) coal-fired power generating plant in Alachua County, FL. The asthma data for this study were obtained from the parentreported health cards at the twenty-four public elementary schools located in Alachua County. The data were statistically analyzed to determine if these factors are correlated to school asthma rates. The rate of students …

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Domestic Scale Aquaponics: The Form, Function, And Economic Viability Thereof, Ravi Banerjee Jan 2009

Domestic Scale Aquaponics: The Form, Function, And Economic Viability Thereof, Ravi Banerjee

Theses & ETDs

Aquaponics is the integrated production of plants and marine organisms in closed recirculating systems. The integration of fish and vegetable growth systems creates a more efficient production environment. Aquaponics systems offer numerous economic benefits stemming from many sources including nutrient reuse, decreased space and water usage, and a reduction in combined infrastructural costs. Aquaponic farming methods have been in existence for thousands of years. However, as societies develop, the benefits offered by this field of agricultural science become more applicable. Aquaponics is a viable means of enabling not only commercial farmers to increase their production but for the individual to …

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In Defense Of Passion, Anyelle Johanna De León Jan 2009

In Defense Of Passion, Anyelle Johanna De León

Theses & ETDs

In Western philosophy, the traditionally set dichotomy of reason and sentiment as modes by which we human beings approach our world seems to set limitations to the way we understand our choices and actions that might find some relief in a more unifying conception. This work proposes the notion of ‘Passion’ as such a unifying conception, which rather than attempting to eliminate our experiences of these approaches to the world, offers a re-description of them by way of a continuum. Extractions from the works of Aristotle, Hume, and Kant are used to present instances of complications with a dichotomous view …

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The Ethnobotany Of Saw Palmetto (Serenoa Repens (Bartr.) Small) In Florida, Bethany Highsmith Jan 2009

The Ethnobotany Of Saw Palmetto (Serenoa Repens (Bartr.) Small) In Florida, Bethany Highsmith

Theses & ETDs

Serenoa repens (Bartr.) Small, commonly known as saw palmetto, is a rhizomatic palm of the Arecaceae family that grows throughout the southeastern United States. Palms, in general, are acknowledged for their utility as construction materials, food, clothing, medicine and more (Balick and Cox, 1997). This local shrub in particular has not only served as such to the Seminole Indians and pioneers, but has generated its own growing industry. Every summer freelance workers scour the south Florida scrublands for ripe saw palmetto berries that sell by the pound in Immokalee (Thorner, 2003). Harvesting the fruit is an arduous and dangerous (albeit …

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Social Learning In Cats, Emily Brockmeier Jan 2009

Social Learning In Cats, Emily Brockmeier

Theses & ETDs

Social learning occurs in many species, however, research on social learning in cats is scant and outdated. This study explored social learning in the domestic cat (Felis catus). A demonstrator cat learned to retrieve food from the side of a puzzlebox. An experimental group of observer cats watched the demonstrator retrieve food, and a control group of observer cats only watched the researcher drop treats into the box. Both groups of cats were then freed to explore the area including the puzzlebox. Cats in the experimental group paid more attention during the observation phase, interacted more with the box and …

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Holistic Prevention Through The Religious Approach, Gretchen Specht Jan 2009

Holistic Prevention Through The Religious Approach, Gretchen Specht

Theses & ETDs

This thesis investigates the relationship between religion and health by considering the effect of religion on illness prevention. By utilizing the holistic model of mind, body and spirit, this thesis explores the benefits of incorporating religious ideas into the realm of health. In seeking to understand this view, we consider the effect of religious thought on mental health, the importance of religiously-based social interactions, and the direct physical suggestions promoted by religious groups and texts. The author suggests integrating timeless religious traditions with modern scientific discoveries in order to reach the most effective foundation for health. This framework would not …

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Genetically Modified Food Aid: Context And Consequences, Evan D. Axelrad Jan 2009

Genetically Modified Food Aid: Context And Consequences, Evan D. Axelrad

Theses & ETDs

The recent rise of the US as the world's major producer of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) creates new and important implications for the national aid program and its recipients, making it critical to revisit the "old" assumptions of US food aid as self-interested. The role of GMOs in affecting food aid policy has not been addressed by much of the existing literature, a serious shortcoming when one considers that the practice of using GM crops as aid is already widespread; each year the US delivers an estimated 3.5 million tons of GM food aid worldwide. In this paper I provide …

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Lost In Legislation: The Cultural And Political Meanings Of "Organic", Lauren Alexandra Cardella Jan 2009

Lost In Legislation: The Cultural And Political Meanings Of "Organic", Lauren Alexandra Cardella

Theses & ETDs

In 2002, the United States Department of Agriculture launched the National Organic Program, which promises that any food labeled "organic" has been grown and processed according to nationally uniform and recognized standards. But what does "organic" mean? Organic agriculture has a long history in the United States as a radical, grassroots movement promoting human health, environmental stewardship, and a decentralized food system. The USDA has a long history of promoting chemical- and capital-intensive agriculture that leads to serious degradation of ecosystems, destruction of small farms and rural communities, and feeds a highly centralized, corporate-controlled food system. How did organic agriculture …

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Comparing Health Systems: Hiv/Aids In India And The United States, Anita V. Tambay Jan 2009

Comparing Health Systems: Hiv/Aids In India And The United States, Anita V. Tambay

Theses & ETDs

Public health systems function in ensuring the health needs of a population are met, focusing particularly on the prevention of ill health. Due to India’s enormous population, and the resultant strain on its resources, India’s public health system has proved inadequate. In the coming years, the Indian government should shift its focus towards addressing primary health care needs such as nutrition and prenatal care. In the US, though health standards are relatively high, disparities in health indicators can be seen across minority populations. These disparities indicate public health efforts are not reaching at-risk populations. Additionally, both India and the US …

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Food Literacy All Organic Food Is (Not) Created Equal, Lauren Shulman Jan 2009

Food Literacy All Organic Food Is (Not) Created Equal, Lauren Shulman

Theses & ETDs

The language of certified organic food lacks clarity. As the organic industry has blossomed, so has the myriad of available organic products, yet the term "organic" has remained the label to describe all of these items. Since these items are certified "organic" in accordance with regulated standards, it is assumed that all organic industry participants mean the same thing when using the term "organic." By examining the founding organic ideals and comparing these ideals to the manifestations of certified "organic" practices, this analysis suggests that not all organic foods are produced, processed and distributed equally. The term "organic" has environmental, …

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The Eu Political System Under Stress: Managing Political Uncertainty In Genetically Modified Organisms Policy, Diana Hinova Jan 2009

The Eu Political System Under Stress: Managing Political Uncertainty In Genetically Modified Organisms Policy, Diana Hinova

Theses & ETDs

How does the EU system deal with competing claims about the appropriate basis for decision-making? Are all claims equal in the EU arena? Do policy outputs match original objectives? This study examines the case of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) policy as a base for considering these questions. It undertakes an assessment of the EU policy machine from beginning to end. There seems to be room for diverse claims in the EU system, but only in times when the system is seeking a broader range of inputs to bolster its legitimacy. Policy outputs match policy objectives only loosely in the cases …

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Guide To The Neurobiology Of Dental Analgesics, Amanda Lebofsky Jan 2009

Guide To The Neurobiology Of Dental Analgesics, Amanda Lebofsky

Theses & ETDs

This thesis serves as a comprehensive analysis of the scientific community's understanding of the neurobiology of pain transmission in the orofacial region thus far into the 21st century. Investigation of nociceptive transmission and brain relay mechanisms of the trigeminal brainstem nuclear complex (VBSNC) are expanded upon to provide insights of how the body processes and modulates sensory information in the mouth. Another main focus is placed on the way in which western medicine conducts the assessment and management of pain. This includes a description of various pain models, holistic treatments, and clinical measures used to mask pain transmission. Orofacial disorders …

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Fashion, Feminism, And Fascism: The New Woman And The Crisis Of Modernity In France And Germany, 1920-1945., Kinley Paisley Jan 2009

Fashion, Feminism, And Fascism: The New Woman And The Crisis Of Modernity In France And Germany, 1920-1945., Kinley Paisley

Theses & ETDs

This thesis examines the role of the New Woman in France and Germany in the interwar period through the lens of women's fashion. Women's clothing is examined as an example of feminine rejection of conservative political and social ideology within the context of depopulation, economic depression, and the new atmosphere of gender equality that arose in the 1920s. On an international scale, women's clothing and the French fashion industry serve to highlight the international tensions between France and Germany that eventually erupted with the outbreak of the Second World War. Ultimately women consistently fashioned themselves in styles that went against …

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A Review Of Habitat Management For Anthropod Pest Control And Farmscaping At Geraldson Community Farm: A Pilot Project, Chris H. Wilson Jan 2009

A Review Of Habitat Management For Anthropod Pest Control And Farmscaping At Geraldson Community Farm: A Pilot Project, Chris H. Wilson

Theses & ETDs

This is a two-part thesis. The first part is a literature review and analysis of the field of habitat management for pest control. The second part is a report on a farmscaping field project I conducted at Geraldson Community Farm in Bradenton, Florida. Habitat management refers to the set of techniques and practices designed to make a field habitat less attractive to pests, or more attractive to natural enemies, or both. It is a subset of conservation biological control, which seeks to augment the endogenous natural enemy fauna to achieve pest regulation. My literature review and analysis discusses this field …

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Future Of Water For Food: Proceedings Of The Future Of Water For Food Conference Held At The University Of Nebraska–Lincoln, May 3-5, 2009, University Of Nebraska–Lincoln Office Of Research And Economic Development Jan 2009

Future Of Water For Food: Proceedings Of The Future Of Water For Food Conference Held At The University Of Nebraska–Lincoln, May 3-5, 2009, University Of Nebraska–Lincoln Office Of Research And Economic Development

Office of Research and Economic Development: Publications

“Water is key. It’s a critical issue. In many cases, it’s a critical limitation. And we come together probably in some cases with different perspectives, but I think we can all agree that it’s a critical challenge, one that we must take on,” said Jeff Raikes, chief executive officer of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation in his keynote address at the Future of Water for Food conference.

Hosted by the University of Nebraska and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, the conference was held at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln, May 3-5, 2009. The conference brought together more than 230 …

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2008 Major Sponsored Programs And Faculty Awards For Research And Creative Activity, Office Of Research, University Of Nebraska–Lincoln Jan 2009

2008 Major Sponsored Programs And Faculty Awards For Research And Creative Activity, Office Of Research, University Of Nebraska–Lincoln

Office of Research and Economic Development: Publications

Awards of $3 million or more
Awards of $1 million to $2,999,999
Awards of $200,000 to $999,999
Early Career Awards
Arts and Humanities Awards of $50,000 or more
Arts and Humanities Awards of $5,000 to $49,999
Patents Issued
Intellectual Property Licences
Creative Works in Fine and Performing Arts
Books
Recognitions and Honors
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