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Otter Realm, May 5, 2011, California State University, Monterey Bay

The Otter Realm

No Keynote to Address Students: First Time in 15 Years -- What You Otter Be Doing! May 5 - Summer 2011 -- Finals to Future -- New Approach at Graduation: No Keynote Speaker will be at the Ceremony on May 21 -- The Pantheon Collective: The Publishing Company that Started It All for a Student -- Scott Bell Accepts the President's Award -- Maren Mitch Receives the Provost's Award for Exemplary Academic Achievement -- Germaine Caldwell Receives Outstanding Senior Award for Social Justice -- Stephie Arechiga-Grijalva Accepts the Alumni Vision Award and a Service Award -- Carrie LaPonza Scores Outstanding …

The Advocate, May 5, 2011, Minnesota State University Moorhead

The Advocate

No abstract provided.

The Pan American (2011-05-05), Kristen Cabrera

UTPA Archives - The Pan American Newspaper

Vol. 67, No. 27

Fire Ant Decapitating Fly Cooperative Release Programs (1994-2008): Two Pseudacteon Species, P. Tricuspis And P. Curvatus, Rapidly Expand Across Imported Fire Ant Populations In The Southeastern United States, Anne Marie A. Callcott, Sanford D. Porter, Ronald D. Weeks, L. C. Fudd Graham, Seth J. Johnson, Lawrence E. Gilbert

Faculty Publications

Natural enemies of the imported fire ants, Solenopsis invicta Buren S. richteri Forel (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), and their hybrid, include a suite of more than 20 fire ant decapitating phorid flies from South America in the genus Pseudacteon. Over the past 12 years, many researchers and associates have cooperated in introducing several species as classical or self-sustaining biological control agents in the United States. As a result, two species of flies, Pseudacteon tricuspis Borgmeier and P. curvatus Borgmeier (Diptera: Phoridae), are well established across large areas of the southeastern United States. Whereas many researchers have published local and state information about …

What Brings People To Leadership Roles: A Phenomenological Study Of Beef Industry Leaders, B. Lynn Gordon

College of Education and Human Sciences: Dissertations, Theses, and Student Research

Leadership and volunteerism have been deeply studied in the literature. However, little research could be found studying the role of volunteer peer leaders in non-formalized leadership roles in membership based organizations. This phenomenological study was designed to explore the experience of beef industry leaders in leadership roles.

Twelve beef industry leaders active at the local, state, and national level of beef industry membership organizations were interviewed and described their experience as leaders. Interview transcripts were coded and analyzed for themes. A definition of industry leadership was developed by the researcher based on the data gathered and themes which emerged. Industry …

A New Species Of Vaejovis From Prescott, Arizona (Scorpiones: Vaejovidae), Richard F. Ayrey, Michael E. Soleglad

Euscorpius

A new scorpion species, Vaejovis crumpi, sp. nov., is described from Prescott, Yavapai Co., Arizona. This species is related to V. paysonensis Soleglad, 1973, and the “sky island” species of southern Arizona. V. crumpi is compared to the seven Vaejovis species currently reported for Arizona, in particular to V. paysonensis.

One Sunday In America: Echoes Of John Brown, John M. Rudy

Interpreting the Civil War: Connecting the Civil War to the American Public

I had just walked into the house Sunday night and turned on the television, intent on going to bed early for a change. It was a little after 10pm. CNN was announcing that a speech dealing with a grave national security by the President was imminent in just a few minutes. Wolf Blitzer expounded how the Sunday address was unprecedented and telegraphed that it was big news. But no one knew the topic. [excerpt]

The Observer, Central Washington University

Student Newspaper

Student newspaper for Central Washington University for May 5-11, 2011. Vol. 88, No. 5.

Mustang Daily, May 5, 2011

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Public Hearing Transcripts - Eastern - Marsabit - Rtjrc05.05 (Nomads Trail Rest House Conference Hall) (Women's Hearing), Truth, Justice, And Reconciliation Commission

I. Core TJRC Related Documents

No abstract provided.

Public Hearing Transcripts - Eastern - Marsabit - Rtjrc05.05 (Cavallera Pastoral Centre), Truth, Justice, And Reconciliation Commission

I. Core TJRC Related Documents

No abstract provided.

The George-Anne, Georgia Southern University

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Mechanistic Study Of The Small Molecule Inhibitor Dx-52-1, Junru Cui

Master's Theses

Cell migration is a basic biological process that is fundamental to several normal and disease processes such as embryonic development, tissue repair, immune function, angiogenesis and cancer cell invasion and metastasis. Small organic molecules inhibiting cell migration can be used as both research probes and therapeutic agents. DX-52-1, a semisynthetic derivative of the natural product quinocarmycin (also known as quinocarcin), inhibits the migration of Madin-Darby canine kidney epithelial cells with nanomolar concentration. We have identified galectin-3, a multifunctional protein whose best-known function is its sugar binding ability, as a secondary target of DX-52-1 with functions in cell motility. In addition, …

Beyond The Beach: Population Trends And Foraging Site Selection Of A Florida Loggerhead Nesting Assemblage, Katrina Phillips

Open Access Theses

A twenty year mark-recapture dataset from the loggerhead nesting beach on Keewaydin Island, off the southwest coast of Florida, was analyzed using a two-state open robust design model in Program MARK to provide insight into recent nesting declines in the state. A total of 2,292 encounters representing 841 individual tag IDs were used for this analysis. Survival was estimated at 0.73 (95% CI 0.69-0.76), and there was no evidence from remigration rate or clutch frequency to suggest the composition of the nesting assemblage had changed over time. The mark-recapture analysis was supplemented with a satellite tracking component to identify the …

Stony Brook Press, V. 32, N. 13, Stony Brook University. Stony Brook Press.

Stony Brook Press

v. 32, n. 13, v.:ill. ; 38 cm (original analog pub.)

Synaptic Reorganization Of Inhibitory Hilar Interneuron Circuitry After Traumatic Brain Injury In Mice, Robert F. Hunt, Stephen W. Scheff, Bret N. Smith

Physiology Faculty Publications

Functional plasticity of synaptic networks in the dentate gyrus has been implicated in the development of posttraumatic epilepsy and in cognitive dysfunction after traumatic brain injury, but little is known about potentially pathogenic changes in inhibitory circuits. We examined synaptic inhibition of dentate granule cells and excitability of surviving GABAergic hilar interneurons 8–13 weeks after cortical contusion brain injury in transgenic mice that express enhanced green fluorescent protein in a subpopulation of inhibitory neurons. Whole-cell voltage-clamp recordings in granule cells revealed a reduction in spontaneous and miniature IPSC frequency after head injury; no concurrent change in paired-pulse ratio was found …

From Fiddler Crabs To A Harbor With Class, Panel 23: Progressive Partnerships/Technology Trends, James Anthony Schnur

Library and Community-based Exhibits

A panel from the exhibit "From Fiddler Crabs to a Harbor with Class: A History of Bayboro Harbor and the University of South Florida St. Petersburg" celebrating the fortieth anniversary of the university. This panel describes town-and-gown partnerships between USF St. Petersburg and the St. Petersburg area, as well as the history of instructional technology on campus.

Septin Filaments Exhibit A Dynamic, Paired Organization That Is Conserved From Yeast To Mammals, Bradley S. Demay, Xiaobo Bai, Louisa Howard, Patricia Occhipinti, Rebecca A. Meseroll, Elias T. Spiliotis, Rudolf Oldenbourg, Amy S. Gladfelter

Dartmouth Scholarship

The septins are conserved, GTP-binding proteins important for cytokinesis, membrane compartmentalization, and exocytosis. However, it is unknown how septins are arranged within higher-order structures in cells. To determine the organization of septins in live cells, we developed a polarized fluorescence microscopy system to monitor the orientation of GFP dipole moments with high spatial and temporal resolution. When GFP was fused to septins, the arrangement of GFP dipoles reflected the underlying septin organization. We demonstrated in a filamentous fungus, a budding yeast, and a mammalian epithelial cell line that septin proteins were organized in an identical highly ordered fashion. Fluorescence anisotropy …

Public Hearing Transcripts - Eastern - Marsabit - Rtjrc04.05 (Cavellera Pastoral Centre), Truth, Justice, And Reconciliation Commission

I. Core TJRC Related Documents

No abstract provided.

Analysis Of Nfi-X3 And Stat3 Interaction And Its Functions, Etsegenet Tizazu

Theses and Dissertations

YKL-40 is a secreted protein that is highly up-regulated in malignant glioblastoma (GBM). Its expression is correlated with the invasive nature of GBMs and poor diagnosis of patients (Nigro et al., 2005). Previous research has shown that in astrocytes and GBM cells, YKL-40 expression is regulated by two transcription factors, NFI-X3 and STAT3, which form a complex with each other (Singh et al., 2011). Here, we show that the N-terminal domain of NFI-X3 is sufficient and required for its interaction with STAT3. We also show that the DNA-binding domain of NFI-X3 is required to induce YKL-40 expression. Thus, the interaction …

Computational Modeling Of Mulitsensory Processing Using Network Of Spiking Neurons, Hun Ki Lim

Theses and Dissertations

Multisensory processing in the brain underlies a wide variety of perceptual phenomena, but little is known about the underlying mechanisms of how multisensory neurons are generated and how the neurons integrate sensory information from environmental events. This lack of knowledge is due to the difficulty of biological experiments to manipulate and test the characteristics of multisensory processing. By using a computational model of multisensory processing this research seeks to provide insight into the mechanisms of multisensory processing. From a computational perspective, modeling of brain functions involves not only the computational model itself but also the conceptual definition of the brain …

Meaning Maintenance In Close Relationships, Daryl R. Van Tongeren

Theses and Dissertations

The human motivation for meaning has been a longstanding topic of inquiry, and recent research has begun to investigate how individuals maintain a sense of meaning in life. Given the importance of social connectedness in human life, as well as the role of relationships in providing a sense of meaningfulness, the present investigation explored meaning maintenance within the domain of close relationships. Specifically, a theoretical model for interpersonal meaning maintenance is presented, which proposes that moral actions—particularly forgiveness—are oriented toward restoring relationship quality, and, in turn, meaning in life, in the wake of interpersonal transgressions. The tenets of this model …

The Bg News May 4, 2011, Bowling Green State University

BG News (Student Newspaper)

The BGSU campus student newspaper. May 4, 2011. Volume 101-Issue 150.

May 4, 2011, The Daily Mississippian

Daily Mississippian (all digitized issues)

No abstract provided.

Realizing The Promise, Gian Galassi

UNLV Innovation

UNLV’s Science and Engineering Building is open for business – the business of conducting world-class research. Step inside and find out why some are calling it the most important structure built on campus since the university was established more than 50 years ago.

In A Post Graham World: Choreographing Dance Rights In The World Of Media, Technology And Social Networking, Michelle N. Burkhart

Pace Intellectual Property, Sports & Entertainment Law Forum

Michelle Burkhart writes an article diagramming the Choreographing Dance Rights in today’s social media world.  Her article highlights the famous Martha Graham case and in detail describes: Works for higher art; and responsiveness within the dance community.  Burkhart provides an interesting take on how technology has drastically changed the world of dance.

As-729-11 Resolution On Proposed New Degree Program: Bachelor Of Science In Agricultural Communication, Agricultural Education And Communication Department

Academic Senate Resolutions

Approves the proposed Bachelor of Science in Agricultural Communication program.

The Passion For The Goddess; A Comparative Study On The Reverence Of The Goddess In Contemporary America And Ancient Mesopotamia, Sierra Helm

Honors Senior Capstones and Theses

Through a comparative study of contemporary America and ancient Mesopotamia, the devotional practices directed towards the goddess Inanna in ancient Mesopotamia and towards celebrities in present-day America are analyzed. Celebrities have replaced Inanna in terms of representing exceptional figures exemplifying certain qualities--qualities of motherhood, fertility, sexual appeal, wisdom, intelligence, and even that of the warrior--once associated with the ancient goddess. The position of women within these cultures is an important aspect of the research. In ancient Mesopotamia, the position of women decreased over the millennia, from 4000 BCE to 1000 BCE, in which the people of Sumer, Akkadia, Assyria, and …

The History Of Zoological Gardens And The State, Federal And International Laws That Govern Them, Morgan Maxwell

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

The history of zoos in North America can be traced back through 18th century Europe to ancient civilizations such as the Romans. The menageries of ancient Rome were far different from modern zoos that stress conservation, education, and research as primary objectives. Zoos are still evolving and changing to become more suitable for captive animals and to ensure their animals’ health and well-being. An examination of state wildlife laws reveals that there are more laws that pertain to wildlife at the state and local level than at any other level of government. Federal wildlife laws are few in number and …

Conexão Subterrânea, No. 87, May 5, 2011, Daniel Menin, Leda Zogbi, Roberto Cassimiro

KIP Articles

Contents: I Curso Internacional Traçadores em Sistemas Cársticos -- O mastodonte de Araxá -- Cavernas revelam o outro lado da beleza natural e cultural de Florianópolis -- Justiça suspende licitação de obras no aeroporto de Confins -- Cidade dos Gigantes -- Estudante morre afogada em caverna da Flórida, EUA -- Sumidouro abre as portas aos esportes radicais -- Encontro espeleológico interdisciplinar será realizado em Sergipe -- Liminar obtida pelo MPMG paralisa empreendimento da Votorantim em Vazante -- Homem foi enterrado numa caverna em ritual semelhante aos realizados para as mulheres -- Curso de introdução à espeleologia Guano Speleo/UFMG -- Espaço …