2,242 research outputs found
Orchard Day, August 18, 1955; Results of Fruit Research
No full textStoring peaches / Donald Comin -- Trends in storages / Donald Comin -- Grape varieties ; Grape soil management and fertilization ; Nitrogen fertilizers for apple trees / J. M. Beattie -- Colorset on Golden Delicious and Grimes ; Planting distance influence on yield of apples ; Harvest dates for apples ; Summer varieties of apples ; Pre-harvest spraying for Baldwin / C. W. Ellenwood -- Peach investigations ; The blueberry planting ; Strawberry studies ; Plum varieties and culture ; Grape weed control studies / R. G. Hill, Jr. -- Semi-dwarf apple trees in Ohio / Freeman S. Howlett and T. E. Fowler -- The Franklin Apple / Freeman S. Howlett and C. W. Ellenwood -- Status of intermediate (trunk-forming) stocks for the apple ; Pruning the newly planted apple tree ; Status of the pear industry in Ohio / Freeman S. Howlett -- Pear variety collection indicates several deserve limited trial / Freeman S. Howlett and C. W. Ellenwoo
Author Pearl Buck given Key to City by Councilman Freeman Woods
No full textVice Mayor G. Freeman Woods proclaimed author Pearl Buck an honorary citizen of Tucson in March of 1965. She was campaigning for funds for her Pearl S. Buck Foundation, which aided Korean-American children. [Chapter 9 Page 185
Among the Deep Sea Fishers, volume 48, issue 1 (April 1950)
No full textPolio at St. Augustine / Donald G. Hodd, M.D. -- Mercy flight -- Gratitude : the people's effort / Robert Gray -- Nurse Rhodes / Charles S. Curtis, M.D. -- Martha, an Eskimo child / Eliza Hewitt, R.N. -- Financial Report of the International Grenfell Association / Henry C. Holt, W. R. Creighton -- The Albert T. Gould / Alexander Forbes, M.D. -- How Harrington Hospital was rebuilt -- Newfoundland...old and new : an extract / Marjorie Freeman Campbell -- Forteau calling Flowers Cove / Horace W. McNeill -- Alumni news -- The Grenfell Associations.Includes pictorial map: [Newfoundland and Labrador] (back cover), showing hospitals and nursing stations.Among the Deep Sea Fishers: the Official Organ of the International Grenfell Association. This journal was published quarterly from 1903 to 1981 with the twofold purpose of providing "a record of Mission activities [and] also a strong and convincing appeal to every supporter and friend of Dr. Grenfell's work." The articles describe mission life, services and experiences. The Mission began under the auspices of the Royal National Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen but later a separate mission, the International Grenfell Association, was formed by Dr. Wilfred Grenfell
Inequality and Economic Growth Over the Business Cycle: Evidence From U.S. State-Level Data
No full textThe purpose of this paper is to re-examine the empirical relationship between income inequality and economic growth using U.S. State-level data during the post-war period. The use of state-level data provides a sample that is relatively homogeneous in many non-economic characteristics, unlike the international data used in most previous work. Building upon prior research, this study addresses the issues of potential non-linearities in the relationship between inequality and growth, the influence of the cyclical condition during the year sampled, and possible bias in the measurement of economic growth. We find, using GMM estimators, that inequality is harmful to growth, and that the deleterious effects of inequality are greater for lower income states.
Dust: a metric for use in residential and building exposure assessment and source characterization
No full textIn this review, we examine house dust and residential soil and their use for identifying sources and the quantifying levels of toxicants for the estimation of exposure. We answer critical questions that focus on the selection of samples or sampling strategies for collection and discuss areas of uncertainty and gaps in knowledge. We discuss the evolution of dust sampling with a special emphasis on work conducted after the publication of the 1992 review by McArthur [Appl Occup Environ Hyg 7(9):599-606 (1992)]. The approaches to sampling dust examined include surface wipe sampling, vacuum sampling, and other sampling approaches, including attic sampling. The metrics of presentation of results for toxicants in dust surface loading (micrograms per square centimeter) or surface concentration (micrograms per gram) are discussed. We evaluate these metrics in terms of how the information can be used in source characterization and in exposure characterization. We discuss the types of companion information on source use and household or personal activity patterns required to assess the significance of the dust exposure. The status and needs for wipe samplers, surface samplers, and vacuum samplers are summarized with some discussion on the strengths and weaknesses of each type of sampler. We also discuss needs for research and development and the current status of standardization. Case studies are provided to illustrate the use of house dust and residential soil in source characterization, forensic analyses, or human exposure assessment.This is an electronic version of the article published in Environmental Health Perspectives, 110(10):969-983, 2001 October. The published article is available at http://ehpnet1.niehs.nih.gov/docs/2002/110p969-983lioy/abstract.html. The article has been reproduced with permission from Environmental Health Perspectives.Lioy P.J; Freeman, N.C.G.; Millette, J.R.; Dust: A Metric for Use in Residential and Building Exposure Assessment and Source Characterization. Environmental Health Perspectives 110(10):969-983, 2002.DOI:10.1289/ehp.02110969This research was supported by the RTI/EOHSI NHEXAS Consortium, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) cooperative agreement CR 821902; the MENTOR project, U.S. EPA cooperative agreement CR 827033; and Center for Childhood Neurotoxicology and Exposure Assessment, National Institutes of Health, 1P01ES11256-01
Finding new equilibria: directed synthesis of lanthanide materials via sodium azide mediated pathways
No full textThis dissertation covers the synthesis and characterization of three unique classes of lanthanide materials produced exclusively by the addition of sodium azide (NaN3) into solution based lanthanide reactions. The products were achieved through transmetallation and redox reactions between rare earth chalcogenolate reagents (Lnx(EPh)y), NaN3 and elemental chalcogenides (E = O, S, Se, Te). The products displayed atypical structural and physical properties including; unique coordination geometries, high nuclearities, tunable detonation/deflagration, strong NIR emissions, and unexpected magnetic ordering behaviors. The introduction of NaN3, Na2O, Cd, elemental Se and Te into Ln (EPh)2 and Ln(EPh)3 pyridine (py) solutions led to the production of (py) 2Na2(EPh)2 and 5 structurally distinct azide encapsulated rare earth clusters; (Py)10Sm6O2(N3)16Na2, (py)8Ln6O2(N3)12(SePh)2, (py)10Ln6O2(Se2) 2(N3)10 (Ln=Er, Ho), and (py)16Sm8Se(O2)Na2(Te2)6(N3)8. Each system was encapsulated by a variety of azide bridging moieties, while exhibiting a [Ln]/[N3] dependent correlation with detonation and deflagration temperatures. ! The inclusion of NaN3 in Ln(SePh)3 pyridine solutions with elemental Se, led to the discovery of the (py)16Ln17NaSe18(SePh)16; (Ln= Ce, Pr, and Nd). Emission studies of the Nd17 analogue, revealed a 35% quantum efficiency for the 4F3/2 - 4I11/2 transition (1070 nm emission), and a near solid state emission intensity for the 4F3/2 → 4I15/2 transition (1822 nm emission). The novel Eu(EPh)4Na2•2DME; (E=S,Se), specimens were synthesized by the combination of Eu(EPh)2 with NaN3 in dimethoxyethane (DME). The europium coordination sphere was solvent free and resembles the coordinations of europium monochalcogenides (EuE). Comparative structural analysis and magnetic susceptibility studies of the Eu3+ product, ((py)6Eu2(μ4-S2)2(OC6F5)2) revealed paramagnetic ordering at low temperature for Eu(EPh)4Na2•2DME; (E=S,Se), while ferrimagnetic ordering was found for ((py)6Eu2(μ4-S2)2(OC6F5)2). All materials exhibited antiferromagnetic ordering above 50 K, while a Curie temperature of 18.0 K was determined for ((py)6Eu2(μ2-S2)2-(OC6F5)2).Ph. D.Includes bibliographical referencesIncludes vitaby Brian Freeman Moor
DRUNK DRIVING LEGISLATION AND TRAFFIC FATALITIES: NEW EVIDENCE ON BAC 08 LAWS
No full text"This article reexamines the effectiveness of blood alcohol content (BAC) laws in reducing traffic fatalities. Differences-in-differences estimators of U.S. state-level data with standard errors corrected for autocorrelation show no evidence that lowering the BAC limits to 0.08 g/dL reduced fatality rates, either in total or in crashes likely to be alcohol related, or in states that passed BAC 08 in laws either in advance of or in response to federal pressure. Other legislations, including administrative license revocation and primary seat belt laws, are found effective in reducing fatalities in all specifications. Endogeneity tests using event analyses confirm the differences-in-differences estimates. "("JEL" I18, K32) Copyright 2007 Western Economic Association International.
The “Resource Curse” and Regional U.S. Development
No full textThe “Resource Curse” is a stylized fact that has been observed consistently in a number of development studies: countries that are relatively well-endowed with natural resources tend to grow more slowly than resource-poor economies. This paper documents evidence that the Resource Curse extends to the individual states of the U.S. Using a variety of specifications, regression of state GSP growth on resource abundance consistently shows a negative and significant relationship. There is strong evidence that resource-based economies are more volatile economies, and volatile economies may be less desirable to investors.
Dr. Lillian Gilbreth posing with group
No full textDr. Lillian Gilbreth at Purdue to study democratic processes in education, Dr. Charles A. Beard, noted historian, was a guest of honor at a luncheon attended by university officials. Front row, L to R: Dorothy Stratton, Mary L. Mathews, David E. Ross, Dr. Beard, Pres. Elliott, Harry J. Reed, H. E. Enders, M. L. Fisher. 2nd row: F. C. Hockema, Dr. J. L. Bray, Col. Donald Beere, Prof. Helen Hazelton, A. A. Potter, Lillian Gilbreth, G. A. Young, C.F. Harding. Rear: T. R. Johnston, R. B. Wiley, H. L. Creek, L. M. Valleley, V. C. Freeman, R. G. Dukes. Circa 1940, E. Elliott Papers. Photo by J.C. Allen and Son
Relationship Between Wind and Solar Electrical Energy Potential in the Texas Hill Country: A Study at the Texas State Freeman Ranch Center
No full textFossil fuel use has led to environmental concerns creating a need for renewable energy sources. The purpose of this study is to analyze metrological data collected at the Freeman Ranch Center to determine if there is the potential for wind energy to supplement solar energy, creating more consistent and reliable energy for the residents of the Texas Hill Country. Hybrid renewable energy systems are an effective way to overcome some of the challenges associates with specific renewable energy sources. A simulation calculator was used to simulate weather conditions of the study area along with potential output of a hybrid wind and solar renewable energy system. A hybrid wind and solar energy system has the ability to significantly contribute to the electricity needs but marginally contribute to the total energy needs of the Texas Hill Country residents. When factoring in cost of the renewable energy theologies it becomes clear that wind energy is not an economically desirable option. The added benefit of supplementing solar energy with wind energy is not significant enough to justify the added cost of wind power at this time for the study area.Family and Consumer Science
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