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Tumult By Pierre Reverdy, Dan Bellm Aug 2013

Tumult By Pierre Reverdy, Dan Bellm

Transference

Translated from the French with commentary by Dan Bellm.

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Transference Vol. 1, Summer 2013 Aug 2013

Transference Vol. 1, Summer 2013

Transference

Transference is published by the Department of World Languages and Literatures at Western Michigan University. Dedicated to the celebration of poetry in translation, the journal publishes translations from Arabic, Chinese, French and Old French, German, Classical Greek and Latin, Japanese, and Russian into English verse. Transference contains translations as well as commentaries on the art and process of translating.

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The Political Economy Of Oil And The Crisis Of The Arab State System, Daniel Atzori Aug 2013

The Political Economy Of Oil And The Crisis Of The Arab State System, Daniel Atzori

Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei Working Papers

This paper argues that the so-called Arab spring is part of a tectonic shift which signals the frailty of the Arab state system as such. Countries benefitting from oil and gas rents have been more resilient, because of their potential to create systems of incentives and disincentives in order to prevent disruptive social change. Islamism, whose emergence is connected with rentier state dynamics is, at the same time, an opportunity and a threat for the survival of the Arab state and, in general, of the Arab states system. In this context, national oil companies can increasingly be conceptualized not merely …

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The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 2013-08-30, Wooster Voice Editors Aug 2013

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 2013-08-30, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 2012-Present

"Housing challenges force Security move" reports on the need to house students in office spaces, as the Class of 2014 was too large. "Res-Life, Student Activities join forces" discusses the prospects of a shared office space between the two departments. "Smokestack dismantled over summer break" looks at the advantages and disadvantages of the switch from coal to natural gas on campus. The features section has the editors-in-chief giving start of the year advice and the possibility of a revamped menu in Lowry due to a new chef. In Arts and Entertainment, there is a lookback on Tame Impala's album Lonerism …

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The Tiger Vol. 107 Issue 13 2013-08-30, Clemson University Aug 2013

The Tiger Vol. 107 Issue 13 2013-08-30, Clemson University

Tiger Newspapers

No abstract provided.

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Genomic Investigation Into Strain Heterogeneity And Pathogenic Potential Of The Emerging Gastrointestinal Pathogen Campylobacter Ureolyticus, Susan Bullman, Alan Lucid, Roy D. Sleator, Brigid Lucey, Et. Al. Aug 2013

Genomic Investigation Into Strain Heterogeneity And Pathogenic Potential Of The Emerging Gastrointestinal Pathogen Campylobacter Ureolyticus, Susan Bullman, Alan Lucid, Roy D. Sleator, Brigid Lucey, Et. Al.

Department of Biological Sciences Publications

The recent detection and isolation of C. ureolyticus from patients with diarrhoeal illness and inflammatory bowel diseases warrants further investigation into its role as an emerging pathogen of the human gastrointestinal tract. Regarding the pathogenic mechanisms employed by this species we provide the first whole genome analysis of two C. ureolyticus isolates including the type strain. Comparative analysis, subtractive hybridisation and gene ontology searches against other Campylobacter species identifies the high degree of heterogenicity between C. ureolyticus isolates, in addition to the identification of 106 putative virulence associated factors, 52 of which are predicted to be secreted. Such factors encompass …

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The Daily Gamecock, Friday, August 30, 2013, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media Aug 2013

The Daily Gamecock, Friday, August 30, 2013, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

August

No abstract provided.

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Orca Report, Tom Beckstead, Dr. Jack W. Sites Jr. Aug 2013

Orca Report, Tom Beckstead, Dr. Jack W. Sites Jr.

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Snakes of the Neotropical subfamily Dipsadinae are poorly known from both ecological and phylogenetic perspectives, despite unique feeding adaptations and bizarre diets. Some of these snakes specialize on snails and slugs (ecologists refer to them as “goo eaters”), and they have a unique dentition and jaw structure that permits them to extract gastropod snails from their shells. Others have enlarged rear fangs, are mildly venomous, and prey on ectothermal vertebrates such as frogs, frog eggs, and lizards (Fig. 1).

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Twinkle Primase/Helicase Protein In Arabidopsis Thaliana, Travis Hunt, Dr. Brent Nielsen Aug 2013

Twinkle Primase/Helicase Protein In Arabidopsis Thaliana, Travis Hunt, Dr. Brent Nielsen

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The overall goal of the project was to study the role of DNA recombination in maintenance of plant mitochondrial DNA (mtDNA). Recombination is the process by which a molecule of DNA is nicked or broken and then the end is joined to a different but homologous DNA molecule.

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The Relationship Between High-Salt And Estrogen On Blood Pressure Under Basal And Stressed Conditions In The Female Offspring Of Sprague Dawley Rats That Were Subjected To High Or Normal Salt Diets During Pregnancy, Brandon G. Wilkinson, Dr. James Porter Aug 2013

The Relationship Between High-Salt And Estrogen On Blood Pressure Under Basal And Stressed Conditions In The Female Offspring Of Sprague Dawley Rats That Were Subjected To High Or Normal Salt Diets During Pregnancy, Brandon G. Wilkinson, Dr. James Porter

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Cardiovascular disease (CVD) is the number one leading cause of death in the United States. High blood pressure (hypertension) is a form of CVD and affects nearly 1 in 3 American adults. Men are more likely than women to develop hypertension until 45 years of age. However, percentages of women diagnosed with hypertension rise to exceed that of men around 45-54 years of age.1 This trend in hypertension is a clear age-related sex dimorphism. The trend suggests that following the onset of menopause, women have a higher risk of hypertension, a risk that continues to rise with age.2-3 Current research …

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A Review Of Hair Morphology Classification Techniques From The Past Thirty Years, Britten Sessions, Dr. Wilford Hess Aug 2013

A Review Of Hair Morphology Classification Techniques From The Past Thirty Years, Britten Sessions, Dr. Wilford Hess

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Due to its implicit nature in species identification, hair has been studied and classified since the beginning of the 20th century. Hausman visualized enough hair characteristics and variation between mammalian species to attempt an identification system using light microscopy. His efforts in characterizing species based on hair patterns established the form by which other later mammalogists created taxonomy keys.

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Discovery And Development Of New Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Resistance Genes, David L. Price, Dr. Mikel R. Stevens Aug 2013

Discovery And Development Of New Tomato Spotted Wilt Virus Resistance Genes, David L. Price, Dr. Mikel R. Stevens

Journal of Undergraduate Research

The tomato is susceptible to more than 200 diseases. Tomato spotted wilt virus is one of the most damaging pathogens in tomatoes. Due to its wide spread, TSWV has become an important limiting factor in tomato production worldwide. Most often the virus is spread by Frankliniella occidentalis (commonly known as thrips), tiny insects that act as a vector carrying the virus. After the plant is infected, the virus will spread throughout the plant. Tomatoes showing symptoms of the disease are unmarketable due to severe discolorations. In areas of high infection, the economic losses for farmers are substantial. By developing lines …

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Saponin Microarray, Jimena B. Alvarez, Dr. P. Jeff Maughan Aug 2013

Saponin Microarray, Jimena B. Alvarez, Dr. P. Jeff Maughan

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Quinoa (Chenopodium quinoa Willd) is an important crop originally from the Andes of South America. Quinoa grows well in high altitude and high saline conditions, for which it is used as a substantial food source by the farmers of the Altiplano (high plains) in Peru, Bolivia, and Ecuador. Quinoa has great nutritional value, as its seeds contain high quality protein in vast amounts and other nutrients such as carbohydrates, lipids, and minerals1. However, quinoa has a seed coat with high levels of saponin that limits its nutritional uptake in humans. In addition, saponins are bitter-tasting compounds, thus making quinoa unpalatable. …

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Characterization Of Osteoarthritic Degeneration In Sedc Mutant Mice, David Holt, Dr. Robert Seegmiller Aug 2013

Characterization Of Osteoarthritic Degeneration In Sedc Mutant Mice, David Holt, Dr. Robert Seegmiller

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita (SEDC) is a recessive human genetic disorder characterized by skeletal abnormalities and early onset osteoarthritis (OA).1 Type II and the alpha 3 chain of type XI collagen together are integral in the development of normal articular cartilage (AC) and are both encoded by the Col2a1 gene.2 Spondyloepiphyseal dysplasia congenita (sedc) mice have a missense mutation of the Col2a1 gene within the triple helical region of type II collagen, affecting its production, leading to development of abnormal AC.

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Low-Dose Alcohol Self-Administration In Freely-Moving Rats And Its Effect On The Firing Rate Of Ventral Tegmental Area Gaba Neurons, Stuart Thomas, Dr. Scott Steffensen Aug 2013

Low-Dose Alcohol Self-Administration In Freely-Moving Rats And Its Effect On The Firing Rate Of Ventral Tegmental Area Gaba Neurons, Stuart Thomas, Dr. Scott Steffensen

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Each year, more and more people become the slaves of addiction to narcotics, alcohol, and nicotine. These addictions destroy families and ruin lives. The brain’s chemistry is influenced by these drugs. This study aimed to evaluate how alcohol and other drugs affect the brain’s chemistry and identify potential avenues for therapy.

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Bromus Tectorum: Cheating Its Way To The Top, Keith R. Merrill, Dr. Craig E. Coleman Aug 2013

Bromus Tectorum: Cheating Its Way To The Top, Keith R. Merrill, Dr. Craig E. Coleman

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Bromus tectorum (cheatgrass, or downy brome) is an exotic annual weed (recently?) introduced to the United States (ca. 1890) . Since its introduction, B. tectorum has been extremely effective at invading the Intermountain West, displacing native vegetation and causing extensive loss of shrub and rangeland habitats. Because B. tectorum is almost entirely self-pollinating, successful individuals within a given region can be distinguished by genetic analysis. We are using microsatellite markers for genotyping ecologically diverse populations of B. tectorum. Our goal is to better understand the correlation between B tectorum genotypes and the ecological habitats in which they are found, as …

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Dna Barcoding In Chenopodium, Benjamin L. King, Dr. Peter J. Maughan Aug 2013

Dna Barcoding In Chenopodium, Benjamin L. King, Dr. Peter J. Maughan

Journal of Undergraduate Research

DNA barcoding is one of the most important, novel techniques to be introduced in molecular systematics and genetics research in the last decade. Barcoding has been established as a consistent and reliable indicator of taxonomic relationships in eukaryotes, particularly in animals, where a uniform barcode sequence in the mitochondrial genome is used. In plants, a standard barcoding system has only been settled upon in the past year, and it is based on combining DNA sequences from three regions of the chloroplast genome. As part of the greater C. quinoa project overseen by the faculty of the Plant and Wildlife Sciences …

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Vista: August 30, 2013, University Of San Diego Aug 2013

Vista: August 30, 2013, University Of San Diego

USD Vista (1965-)

No abstract provided.

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Pendekatan Estetika Pada Desain Pesan Multimedia Pembelajaran, Moeljadi Pranata Aug 2013

Pendekatan Estetika Pada Desain Pesan Multimedia Pembelajaran, Moeljadi Pranata

Bahasa dan Seni: Jurnal Bahasa, Sastra, Seni, dan Pengajarannya

The development of multimedia design is influenced by various theories, such as visual aesthetic principles. Aesthetic principles are used to guide the design process and play a role in increasing the attractiveness of messages. However, along with advances in computer graphics, the application of graphic design aesthetics in multimedia learning has led to the concept of multimedia performance that is entertaining and aesthetically oriented. In addition, this technological development, together with multimedia technology, has expanded the professional scope of multimedia learning design beyond the field of education to include professions such as graphic design.

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Mechanics And Modeling Of Postnatal Arterial Development In Mouse Models Of Varying Elastin, Jeffrey Karl Cheng Aug 2013

Mechanics And Modeling Of Postnatal Arterial Development In Mouse Models Of Varying Elastin, Jeffrey Karl Cheng

All Theses and Dissertations (ETDs)

Proper arterial function requires a specific composition of extracellular matrix: ECM) proteins to produce a vessel with the right mechanical properties. Closed circulatory systems driven by a beating heart have pulsatile flow, requiring the large elastic arteries to have the ability to distend and recoil to dampen the pulsatile output. This unique ability is made possible by elastin in the ECM that imparts elastic behavior to the artery. Genetic mutations that affect the amount and organization of elastin result in congenital cardiovascular defects that lead to lifelong cardiovascular complications. In order to devise proper treatments we must understand how development …

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Children With Developmental Disabilities And Their Motivation To Play, Lindsey Askins, Brittany Diasio, Dagmara Szewerniak, Susan M. Cahill Aug 2013

Children With Developmental Disabilities And Their Motivation To Play, Lindsey Askins, Brittany Diasio, Dagmara Szewerniak, Susan M. Cahill

The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy

The purpose of this qualitative study was to examine how and when children with developmental disabilities aged nine to 12 years spontaneously demonstrated play behaviors indicative of intrinsic motivation. Data was collected from six child participants and four parent participants through the use of the Pediatric Volitional Questionnaire (PVQ) and semi-structured photo-elicitation interviews. Overall, the children who participated in this study sought out play experiences with which they were familiar in their natural environments. Specifically, they sought out experiences that afforded them the opportunity to exercise control over their environment and create a sense of predictability. Each of the children …

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The Daily Egyptian, August 29, 2013, Daily Egyptian Staff Aug 2013

The Daily Egyptian, August 29, 2013, Daily Egyptian Staff

August 2013

No abstract provided.

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Charger Times Vol. 2, No. 1, 2013-08-29, University Of Alabama In Huntsville Aug 2013

Charger Times Vol. 2, No. 1, 2013-08-29, University Of Alabama In Huntsville

Charger Times (2012-2014)

No abstract provided.

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The Creation Of Α2nc1 Transgenic Drosophila Melanogaster, Jordan Olberding Aug 2013

The Creation Of Α2nc1 Transgenic Drosophila Melanogaster, Jordan Olberding

Mahurin Honors College Capstone Experience/Thesis Projects

The α2 isoform of collagen IV’s noncollagenous 1 domain (α2NC1 or canstatin) has shown promise as an anti-cancer molecule, possessing both angiostatic and pro-apoptotic properties. This work aims to further the knowledge of α2NC1 by conducting a truly in vivo study in which the Gal4-induced endogenous overexpression of α2NC1 in Drosophila melanogaster will be used to assess the effects of α2NC1 upon normal development as well as tumorigenesis. To this end, transgenic fly lines capable of overexpressing α2NC1 were created. Initial overexpression studies indicated no developmental phenotype was caused by abundance of α2NC1. However, future overexpression studies in which α2NC1 …

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The Changing Meanings Of Objects: Calatagan And Archaeological Research In The Philippines, Grace; University Baretto-Tesoro Aug 2013

The Changing Meanings Of Objects: Calatagan And Archaeological Research In The Philippines, Grace; University Baretto-Tesoro

Philippine Studies: Historical and Ethnographic Viewpoints

As objects with a biography, artifacts—acquired by individuals or institutions, displayed in museums or privately appreciated—gain different meanings during production, acquisition, deposition in archaeological contexts, recovery, and analysis. Thisarticle examines the artifacts recovered from Calatagan, Philippines, to understand the layers and dynamic meanings of objects as commodities, mortuary goods, archaeological data, museum objects, and private collection items. It demonstrates the influence of archaeological practice in the Philippines on the interpretation of the Calatagan sites and artifacts. By understanding how meanings are produced, thisarticle illumines different contexts in which artifacts are utilized and create multiple experiences for people.Keywords: archaeology • meanings …

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Rice And Magic: A Cultural History From The Precolonial World To The Present, Filomeno V.; Aguilar Jr. Aug 2013

Rice And Magic: A Cultural History From The Precolonial World To The Present, Filomeno V.; Aguilar Jr.

Philippine Studies: Historical and Ethnographic Viewpoints

Beliefs in rice spirits were integral to the magical worldview of the precolonial inhabitants of these islands. Under Spanish colonialism, rice became a staple but it underwent disenchantment and symbolic marginality. By the 1870s rice production fell short relative to demand. Twentieth-century initiatives to address persistent shortages culminated in the 1960s Green Revolution, which further altered the rice plant and ushered in the age of practicality. Nonetheless, because rice production cannot be fully controlled, farmers still deploy culturally meaningful strategies to deal with uncertainties. The old meanings of rice for commensality have also proven resilient and reveal peculiarly Filipino ways.Keywords: …

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The Long Battle To Eradicate Homophobia In Belize, Louisa Reynolds Aug 2013

The Long Battle To Eradicate Homophobia In Belize, Louisa Reynolds

NotiCen

No abstract provided.

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Monster In The Woods—Adventures In Puppetry, Brian R. Mcnair, Kelly Loosli Aug 2013

Monster In The Woods—Adventures In Puppetry, Brian R. Mcnair, Kelly Loosli

Journal of Undergraduate Research

It was supposed to be simple, a quick project, inexpensive, from the gut, a chance to experience a puppet production from beginning to end, learn from every step, and come away with an intricate knowledge of film, puppetry, green screen, and post production; a project meant to last six months: tops. But as other people became involved, idea leading to idea and way onto way it didn’t take long for my simple puppet show to turn into its namesake: a monster in the woods.

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Recreating The Past Through The Use Of Modern Technology, Jennifer Harris, Dr. Cynthia Finlayson Aug 2013

Recreating The Past Through The Use Of Modern Technology, Jennifer Harris, Dr. Cynthia Finlayson

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Last year I set out on an adventure to research an ancient civilization, to gather photographic and textual research halfway across the globe. I traveled to Greece in order to research the ancient Minoans, a very advanced and interesting people who had a great influence on Greek culture.

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Investigation Of The Structure Of Quinoa Saponins By Hplc And Mass-Spec, Samuel Swainhart, Dr. Steve Wood Aug 2013

Investigation Of The Structure Of Quinoa Saponins By Hplc And Mass-Spec, Samuel Swainhart, Dr. Steve Wood

Journal of Undergraduate Research

Quinoa is a grain grown mainly by Natives in diverse areas throughout Latin America that is considered by many nutritional scientists as possibly the most nourishing grain available. Its contents include high levels of protein, an exceptional composition of amino acids, and many carbohydrates. Unfortunately, quinoa is very climate sensitive, and currently can only be grown in certain areas of the world, due to a low tolerance for intense heat. For this reason, quinoa is not grown everywhere and its annual yields are nowhere near the enormous quantities of rice and grain harvested annually. There are many different known varieties …

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