474 research outputs found
NEDtalks 2017 - Dr. Brandy Wilson
No full textBrandy T. Wilson, PhD, is the author of The Palace Blues: A Novel , a 2015 Lambda Literary Award Finalist in Lesbian Fiction and winner of the Alice B. Readers’ Lavender Award. She specializes in fiction and creative nonfiction writing, LGBTQ+ literature and Women’s and Gender Studies. Wilson was an Astraea Emerging Lesbian Writers Fund Finalist, a Lambda Literary Retreat Emerging LGBTQ+ Voices Fellow in fiction, and a recipient of three Bread Loaf Writer’s Conference scholarships. Her work has appeared in Robert Olen Butler’s From Where You Dream, Ninth Letter, G.R.I.T.S. Girls Raised in the South, Pank Magazine, Wee Folk and Wise, and Lumina among others. She teaches in the English Department at the University of Memphis and lives in Memphis with her wife and son
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Kinetic Thunder
No full textA video of a compilation of clips from the performance of Kinetic Thunder. The first section includes music titled "Rampido!" and was composed by Dr. Larry Austin and the percussion was performed by Dr. Dave Schrader. The sculptures used were made by Jesus Moroles and are titled "Tearing Granite: Thunder In The Stone". The dancers for the piece are Shelly Cushman, Brandy Robertson, and Maty Lynn Smith, who were choreographed by Sandi Combest
Kinetic Thunder
No full textA video of a compilation of clips from the performance of Kinetic Thunder. The first section includes music titled "Rampido!" and was composed by Dr. Larry Austin and the percussion was performed by Dr. Dave Schrader. The sculptures used were made by Jesus Moroles and are titled "Tearing Granite: Thunder In The Stone". The dancers for the piece are Shelly Cushman, Brandy Robertson, and Maty Lynn Smith, who were choreographed by Sandi Combest
African American Parent Stories About How Race, Culture, Class and Personal Experiences Influence Parental Involvement with Public Schools: A Narrative Analysis
No full textThis narrative qualitative research study explored the perceptions of 20 African American parents, in order to understand their roles in the education of their children in public high schools in Los Angeles County, CA, during the period of COVID- 19. The study aimed to understand how factors of race, class, and personal historical experiences influenced parental engagement with the schools. Theoretical concepts from Critical Race Theory and Self Psychology were used to guide the research and inform the analysis of the data. The four major themes that emerged from the narratives were: 1) parents optimized learning experiences for their children; 2) parent involvement was influenced by race, class, and personal history; 3) student experiences were influenced by race and inclusion in high school; and 4) students thrived during virtual learning caused by COVID-19. The study also included an overview of the history of African American parent experiences in the education system and how these experiences have influenced parental engagement with academic institutions
Terminology used in sensory evaluation of plum brandy šljivovica quality
No full textSensory evaluation of šljivovica quality is a demanding and responsible task To carry out the evaluation satisfactorily, certain specific conditions must be fulfilled. To clearly define all necessary sensory characteristics of šljivovica, an official vocabulary of professional terms and concepts should be established in both theory and practice. The development of an official vocabulary is becoming an imperative, especially when it is evident that subjectively uttered words and concepts and their use can lead to lack of understanding or misunderstanding. The motivation for initiating work on such vocabulary derives from the fact that all renowned world drinks like Cognac, Calvados, Whisky etc have had it for a long time, while Serbian šljivovica has never had it. Due to the lack of an official professional vocabulary, and for the needs of the present paper, the author has taken liberty to present to the research and professional public the vocabulary he has compiled for sensory description of basic parameters of plum brandy šljivovica quality. The vocabulary comes from personal experience and participation in numerous official commissions for evaluating the quality of alcoholic drinks and wines in Yugoslavia. The proposed terms for the plum brandy šljivovica vocabulary or dictionary should be taken as a pioneering attempt and initiative for compiling a more comprehensive Serbian plum brandy dictionary. The author strongly believes that a committee of experts would be able to fulfill the task in the best possible way
Effects of some production factors on chemical composition and sensory qualities of Williams pear brandy
No full textPear is one of the most widely grown fruit species across the world, but of all varieties, the best and most appreciated is for sure Williams pear or Bartlett pear as better known in the West. Those choosy worldwide have been enchanted over decades and centuries by its generous, exuberant and extraordinarily pleasing aroma. Bartlett pear’s qualities are probably best expressed through its far and wide famous, delicious, of the same name, pear brandy. For many people it is a queen of all fruit brandies, while for others it is, in general, the best strong alcoholic drink. However, Williams pear brandy is scarcely present in foreign, particularly domestic, professional and scientific literature. This is the reason why the present paper’s author wants to pay due respect to Williams pear brandy for sensory pleasure it affords. Production of top quality Williams pear brandy (top quality only because it is what this pear deserves) is neither simple nor easy. The present paper deals with the most important stages of pear brandy production, therefore it is a pioneering attempt to acquaint scientific, professional and broader consumer audience with this top quality brandy
Modelling Interregional Trade of Energy Crops in Eastern Germany
No full textRenewable resources gain in importance in our modern society. The line of reasoning is based on their positive effects on agriculture, the environment and the economy. To support renewable energy from biomass the EU promotes the cultivation of energy crops. A spatial equilibrium model is applied based on the concept of maximizing net welfare, to provide information whether energy crop production competes with food production for land area. The Model of Interregional Trade of Energy Crops (ITEC) refers to Eastern Germany and adjacent areas of Poland. First results show that the regions have enough feedstocks to meet the required demand for food and biofuel production. In many cases both food crops and biofuels are either traded on interregional basis or exported to "Rest of Europe" indicating that there is no competition between food and energy crops. Only green maize for biogas production strongly competes in areas where the crop is required as feed for cattle.Energy crops, spatial equilibrium analysis, interregional trade, International Relations/Trade,
Taxonomic characterization and identification of Saccharomyces cerevisiae D8 for brandy production from pineapple
No full textEight yeast strains (denoted as D1 to D8) were isolated from samples of natural fermented pineapple. Strain D8 showed highest alcoholic production at low pH and special aroma of pineapple has been chosen for further study. Taxonomic characterization of strain D8 using morphological, biochemical and molecular biological studies confirmed that strain D8 belong to Saccharomycetaceae family, Saccharomycetales order and Saccharomyces cerevisiae species. Therefore, we named this strain as Saccharomyces cerevisiae D8 for further study on Brandy production from pineapple. Citation: Hoang Thi Le Thuong, Nguyen Quang Hao, Tran Thi Thuy, 2017. Taxonomic characterization and identification of Saccharomyces cerevisiae D8 for brandy production from pineapple. Tap chi Sinh hoc, 39(4): 474- 482. DOI: 10.15625/0866-7160/v39n4.10864.*Corresponding author: [email protected] Received 5 December 2016, accepted 12 August 2017</jats:p
Supplemental Material, Apix_vs_Riva_Dabi_Warf_HRU_CATH_manuscript_v9_Supp_Table - All-Cause, Stroke/Systemic Embolism–, and Major Bleeding-Related Health-Care Costs Among Elderly Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Treated With Oral Anticoagulants
No full textSupplemental Material, Apix_vs_Riva_Dabi_Warf_HRU_CATH_manuscript_v9_Supp_Table for All-Cause, Stroke/Systemic Embolism–, and Major Bleeding-Related Health-Care Costs Among Elderly Patients With Nonvalvular Atrial Fibrillation Treated With Oral Anticoagulants by Steve Deitelzweig, Xuemei Luo, Kiran Gupta, Jeffrey Trocio, Jack Mardekian, Tammy Curtice, Patrick Hlavacek, Melissa Lingohr-Smith, Brandy Menges, and Jay Lin in Clinical and Applied Thrombosis/Hemostasis</p
Analyzing the Competitive Performance of the South African Wine Industry
No full textSouth African wine industry, competitive performance and competitive space, relative trade advantage (RTA), wine executive surveys, Porter Diamond., Agribusiness, Consumer/Household Economics, Demand and Price Analysis, Food Consumption/Nutrition/Food Safety, International Relations/Trade,
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