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The Interannual variability of hurricane activity in the Atlantic and east pacific regions

Lupo, Anthony R., 1966-; Latham, Tamara K.; Magill, Trenton H.; Clark, Joseph V.; Melick, Christopher J., 1975-; Market, Patrick S. (National Weather Association, 2008-07)

The investigation of the interannual and interdecadal variations in hurricane activity has been an important topic of study lately, especially with regard to their implications for climate change issues. On the interannual ...

Using the monthly classification of global SSTs and 500 HPA height to predict temperature and precipitation regimes one to two season in advance for the Mid-Mississippi Region

Market, Patrick S.; Lupo, Anthony R., 1966-; Weitlich, Derrick K.; Davis, Nathan A.; Kelsey, Eric P. (National Weather Association, 2008-07)

Using the results from previous studies of the interannual variability of local mean monthly temperature and precipitation by this group, long range forecasts were generated for summer and winter season temperatures and ...

Evaluation of the Agronomic, Environmental, Economic, and Coexistence Impacts Following the Introduction of GM Canola to Australia (2008-2010)

Hudson, David; Richards, Rosemary (University of Missouri, College of Agriculture, Food and Natural Resources, 2014)

Despite genetically modified (GM) canola receiving Australian regulatory approval in 2003, commercial production did not occur until 2008 due to concerns relating to coexistence. Following commercial release, a three-year ...

Advantages of the no-scalpel vasectomy technique

Moss, David A.; Russell, Travis C.; Moss, Jennie B.; Stephens, Mark B.; Rollins, Alison (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2012)

The no-scalpel vasectomy (NSV) technique should be used instead of the standard incisional method. (Strength of Recommendation: A, based on systematic reviews, mixed-quality randomized controlled trials [RCTs], cohort ...

Dipstick urinalysis for the diagnosis of acute UTI

Simati, Beth; Kriegsman, William; Safranek, Sarah (Family Physicians Inquiries Network, 2013)

Approximately two-thirds of women who present with classic symptoms of acute UTI have bacterial infection of the bladder. Dipstick urinalysis moderately improves the accuracy of clinical symptoms in establishing or excluding ...

The Estimated Economic Impact of Recombinant Bovine Somatotropin on New York Dairy Farms for the Years 2994 through 1997

Tauer, Loren W., 1951- (AgBioForum, 2001)

Data from New York dairy farms for the years 1994 through 1997 were used to estimate whether recombinant bovine Somatotropin (rbST) generated profits for adopters. Results show that the estimated profit impact of rbST, ...

Global Impact of Biotech Crops: Environmental Effects, 1996-2008

Brookes, Graham; Barfoot, Peter (AgBioForum, 2010)

This article updates the assessment of the impact commercialized agricultural biotechnology is having on global agriculture from an environmental perspective. It focuses on the impact of changes in pesticide use and ...

The Association between sensation seeking and well-being among college-attending emerging adults

Ravert, Russell D.; Schwartz, Seth J.; Zamboanga, Byron L.; Donnellan, M. Brent; Kim, Su Yeong; Weisskirch, Robert S.; Ham, Lindsay S.; Bersamin, Melina (2013)

Sensation seeking is a known risk factor for unsafe and reckless behavior among college students, but its association with well-being is unknown. Given that exploration plays an important psychosocial role during the ...

Interannual and interdecadal variability in the predominant Pacific region SST anomaly patterns and their impact on climate in the mid-Mississippi valley region

Kelsey, Eric P.; Guinan, Patrick E.; Lupo, Anthony R., 1966-; Woolard, J. E.; Mokhov, Igor I.; Akyuz, F. Adnan; Weitlich, Derrick K. (Centro Ciencias Atmosfera UNAM, 2007-02)

Previous research has demonstrated that Pacific Region SSTs and SST anomalies can be separated into seven general synoptic classifications (“clusters”) (A-G). Clusters B and G (C, D, and F) [A and E] were shown to be ...

2014 Midwest Small Fruit and Grape Spray Guide

University of Missouri Office of Extension (University of Missouri Extension, 2014)

, all chemicals. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has designated a number of fruit pesticid. Growers who plan to use these restricted materials must be certified as private applicators. Certification requires that applicators understand...

An Anatomy of a Cartel: The National Industrial Recovery Act of 1933 and the Compliance Crisis of 1934

Taylor, Jason E.; Klein, Peter G. (Research in Economic History, 2008)

This paper explores the nature and causes of the cartel compliance crisis that befell the National Industrial Recovery Act (NIRA) one year after its passage in 1933. We employ a simple game-theoretic model of the NIRA's ...

The impact of corn rootworm protected biotechnology traits in the United States

Marra, Michele C.; Piggott, Nicholas E.; Goodwin, Barry K. (AgBioForum, 2012)

Recently, one type of corn rootworm has developed resistance to a single strain of Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) that is genetically engineered into corn seed. This resistance development has occurred in small, localized ...

Multi-scale synthesis of historical fire regimes along the south-central US prairie-forest border

Rooney M. V.; Stambaugh M. C. (SpringerOpen, 2019)

Background: Along the prairie-forest border in the south-central USA exists one of the most extensive areas of uncut forest in the nation ([greater than]323 750 hectares), providing unique potential for developing multi-century ...

Peaks, Cliffs, and Valleys: The Peculiar Incentives in Teacher Retirement Systems and Their Consequences for School Staffing

Costrell, Robert M.; Podgursky, Michael John (American Education Finance Association, 2009)

This article examines the pattern of incentives for work versus retirement in six state teacher pension systems. We do this by examining the annual accrual of pension wealth from an additional year of work over a teacher's ...