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Steven Bryant’s Solace: a conductor’s analysis and performance guide
No full textThe purpose of this study was to examine Solace, a musical composition for wind ensemble, by Steven Bryant composed for the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Wind Ensemble and premiered at the 2013 College Band Directors National Association National Conference. Through a conductor's analysis and performance guide, the author provided insight and background knowledge to all future performers and interpreters of the work through unique first hand accounts from commission to premiere performance. The research method included three processes: 1. A detailed analysis of the musical score, 2. The observation of rehearsals and recording sessions during preparation for the premiere performance of Solace by the University of North Carolina at Greensboro Wind Ensemble, Kevin M. Geraldi, conductor, 3. Extensive interviews of Steven Bryant, composer and Kevin M. Geraldi, conductor. Through examination of prior research on electro-acoustic works for wind ensemble, the author examined Solace within those constructs. Because of the blurring of lines between electronics and acoustic sound, the author further identified Solace as a unique musical composition within the electro-acoustic genre
More “Vitiating Paradoxes”: A Response to Steven D. Smith
No full textIn this article, the author presents his views in response to the article The Last Chapter? by critic Steven D. Smith. Topics discussed include importance of critical legal studies (CLS) theory in reflecting political aspects of religious freedom, views of Smith in his book The Rise and Decline of American Religious Freedom, and the relationship of egalitarianism with religious freedom
Theorists, Get Over Yourselves: A Response to Steven D. Smith
No full textIn this article, the author presents his views in response to the article The Last Chapter? by critic of contemporary liberal theory Steven D. Smith in reference to his book Defending American Religious Neutrality. Topics discussed include the political aspects associated with religious freedom, role of secularism in eroding religious freedom, and conflicts between religion and modern secular egalitarianism
CRAIG VERM Bass-Baritone SENIOR RECITAL Tuesday, December 4, 2001 8:00 p.m. Lillian H. Duncan Recital Hall
No full textPROGRAM: Schwanengesang, D.957 (Posth.) / Franz Schubert -- Quatre PoÅmes de Bouchor, Op.8 / Ernest Chausson -- Five English Songs / Steven JamailThis recital is given in partial fulfillment of the requirements for the degree Bachelor of Music
Impact of coupling an ocean model to WRF nor’easter simulations
No full textThe impact of ocean-atmosphere coupling and its possible seasonal dependence upon Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) model simulations of seven, winter-time cyclone events was investigated. Model simulations were identical aside from the degree of ocean model coupling (static SSTs, 1D mixed-layer model, full-physics 3D ocean model). Both 1D and 3D ocean model coupling simulations show that SSTs following the passage of a nor’easter did tend to cool more strongly during the early season (Oct-Dec) and were more likely to warm late in the season (Feb-Apr). Model simulations produce SST differences of up to 1.14 K, but this change did not lead to significant change in storm track ( 1) and have low-to-moderate threat scores (0.31 – 0.59). Analysis of the storm environment and the overall simulation failed to reveal any statistically significant differences in model error attributable to ocean-atmosphere coupling. Despite this result, ocean model coupling can reduce dynamical field error at a single level by up to 20%, and this was slightly greater (1-2%) with 3D ocean model coupling as compared to 1D ocean model coupling. Thus, while 3D ocean model coupling tended to generally produce more realistic simulations, its impact would likely be more profound for longer-term simulations.© Copyright 2015 American Meteorological Society (AMS). Permission to use figures, tables, and brief excerpts from this work in scientific and educational works is hereby granted provided that the source is acknowledged. Any use of material in this work that is determined to be “fair use” under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act September 2010 Page 2 or that satisfies the conditions specified in Section 108 of the U.S. Copyright Act (17 USC §108, as revised by P.L. 94-553) does not require the AMS’s permission. Republication, systematic reproduction, posting in electronic form, such as on a web site or in a searchable database, or other uses of this material, except as exempted by the above statement, requires written permission or a license from the AMS. Additional details are provided in the AMS Copyright Policy, available on the AMS Web site located at (http://www.ametsoc.org/) or from the AMS at 617-227-2425 or [email protected] reviewe
Impact of Coupling an Ocean Model to WRF Nor’easter Simulations
No full textThe impact of ocean–atmosphere coupling and its possible seasonal dependence upon Weather Research and Forecasting (WRF) Model simulations of seven, wintertime cyclone events was investigated. Model simulations were identical aside from the degree of ocean model coupling (static SSTs, 1D mixed layer model, full-physics 3D ocean model). Both 1D and 3D ocean model coupling simulations show that SSTs following the passage of a nor’easter did tend to cool more strongly during the early season (October–December) and were more likely to warm late in the season (February–April). Model simulations produce SST differences of up to 1.14 K, but this change did not lead to significant changes in storm track ( 1) and have low-to-moderate threat scores (0.31–0.59). Analysis of the storm environment and the overall simulation failed to reveal any statistically significant differences in model error attributable to ocean–atmosphere coupling. Despite this result, ocean model coupling can reduce dynamical field error at a single level by up to 20%, and this was slightly greater (1%–2%) with 3D ocean model coupling as compared to 1D ocean model coupling. Thus, while 3D ocean model coupling tended to generally produce more realistic simulations, its impact would likely be more profound for longer-term simulations.© Copyright 2015 American Meteorological Society (AMS). Permission to use figures, tables, and brief excerpts from this work in scientific and educational works is hereby granted provided that the source is acknowledged. Any use of material in this work that is determined to be “fair use” under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act September 2010 Page 2 or that satisfies the conditions specified in Section 108 of the U.S. Copyright Act (17 USC §108, as revised by P.L. 94-553) does not require the AMS’s permission. Republication, systematic reproduction, posting in electronic form, such as on a web site or in a searchable database, or other uses of this material, except as exempted by the above statement, requires written permission or a license from the AMS. Additional details are provided in the AMS Copyright Policy, available on the AMS Web site located at (http://www.ametsoc.org/) or from the AMS at 617-227-2425 or [email protected] reviewe
"Closing the R&D Gap, Evaluating the Sources of R&D Spending"
No full textBoth spending and tax policies have been implemented in the United States with the goal of stimulating private sector research and development (R&D). Karier questions whether current R&D policy, especially the research and experimentation tax credit, can contribute to closing the gap between nondefense expenditures on R&D in the United States and such expenditures in other countries, such as Japan and Germany. He also explores possible changes to our current R&D policy to make it more effective.
Allenhyphes flinti Allen
No full textAllenhyphes flinti (Allen) Allenhyphes flinti was described in Leptohyphes by Allen (1973), based upon larvae from the island of Dominica in the West Indies. Hofmann et al. (1999) later reared this species, associated the adult, and listed new distributions records of the species from the island of Guadeloupe. Molineri and Flowers (2001) recently discovered this species in Panama and Venezuela. Their report was the first known instance of a leptohyphid mayfly from both Continental America and the Caribbean Islands. Records given below extend the known range of this species in the Caribbean region to include the islands of Montserrat and St. Kitts. On the island of Montserrat, A. flinti was collected from a very small stream on a steep slope at about 100 m elevation. Stream channel substrates included rocks and sand with some leaf debris. In Dominica A. flinti was collected from very small to mediumsized forested streams between 130 and 330 m elevation. Substrate in these streams included boulders, rocks, cobble, and sand with rooted aquatic vegetation along the shorelines and some leaf debris. On the island of St. Kitts A. flinti was collected from a small permanently flowing stream in undisturbed forest with a bed composed mostly of rocks and sand, with some leaf debris. Regardless of site, larvae of A. flinti were collected from submerged leaf debris. Material Examined: MONTSERRAT: Lawyers River, Woodlands, 22 vi 1996, D. Bass, 1 L, 1 slide (TAMU); DOMINICA: Blenheim River, Blenheim Estate, 16 vi 1996, D. Bass, 3 L (TAMU); same but, Check Hall River, Springfield Estate, 89 vi 1996, 6 L (TAMU); same but, Banana Gutter Creek, Stonefield Estate, 11 vi 1996, 3L, 1 slide (TAMU); same but, L’Or River, Fond Melle, 2 L (TAMU). ST. KITTS: West Farm Gut, West Farm Estate, 19 v 1997, D. Bass, 2 L (TAMU).Published as part of Baumgardner, David E., Burian, Steven K. & Bass, David, 2003, Life stage descriptions, taxonomic notes, and new records for the mayfly family Leptohyphidae (Ephemeroptera), pp. 1-12 in Zootaxa 332 on page 3, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.15666
Dispersal Patterns of Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass Following Early‐, Mid‐, and Late‐Season Fishing Tournaments in an Eastern Ontario Lake
No full textBlack bass fishing tournaments with conventional weigh-ins tend to displace fish from their capture site and often release fish within close proximity to the weigh-in site. Tournaments often include Largemouth Bass Micropterus salmoides and Smallmouth Bass M. dolomieu and occur throughout fishing seasons; however, there have yet to be any systematic congeneric comparisons across different seasons. Objectives of our study were to (1) assess post-tournament dispersal of Largemouth Bass and Smallmouth Bass (i.e., short-term stockpiling-accumulation of fish around weigh-in site <1 month after tournament) across seasons, and (2) determine the success of return to the main basin. Research took place on Big Rideau Lake in eastern Ontario and included a preseason control (N = 30) where fish were captured, acoustically tagged, and released at the site of tournament weigh-in (Rideau Ferry). Tournament-caught bass (N = 88 total) were tagged at three tournaments that spanned June (early season), August (midseason), and October (late season). Our results indicated a brief short-term stockpiling (within 300 m) in all seasons, and all detected fish eventually returned to the main basin. Tournament-caught Largemouth Bass tended to take longer to disperse from the release site following the midseason tournament (4.6 d); Smallmouth Bass tended to disperse from release site <1 d following all treatments. Similarly, tournament-caught Largemouth Bass exposed to the midseason tournament tended to take the longest to redistribute to the main basin (238 d) in comparison to other treatments. Although Smallmouth Bass tended to redistribute to the main basin faster than Largemouth Bass, late-season Smallmouth Bass tended to redistribute the slowest (101 d) following tournament release. Although fish do survive and eventually return to the main basin, displacement may have broader ecological consequences (i.e., large-scale displacement of top predators, adverse effects on recruitment) such that there would be merit in more catch-weigh-release formatted events
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