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Evaluating Changes in Tax Contributions of the Forest Products Industry in the US South
Authors: Dahal Ram P. , Henderson James E. , Munn Ian A. 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
The forest products industry is a major contributor to the US South's economy. With the global recession of 2007 to 2009 and associated downturn of the US housing market and other construction activities, the forest products industry's production and associated contribution to federal, state, and local taxes have been severely affected. The changes in tax contributions of these events for the products industry (i.e., lumber and wood products, paper and allied products, and wood furniture) were assessed using Impact Analysis for Planning software and 2009 data. Thirteen states in the US South were selected for this study. The results of tax contributions in 2009 were then compared with those made in 2001. Among the forest products industry sectors, tax contributions increased only for the paper and allied products sector from 2001 to 2009. Thus, this study documents the tax contributions of the forest products industry and how they can change over time in response to changes in the sector's economic activity. This study can help policymakers predict fluctuations in tax contributions and plan accordingly to stabilize and/or improve tax revenues.
Ten-Year Performance of Stakes and Decking Treated with Copper Azole Type B and Alkaline Copper Quat Type D (Carbonate)
Authors: Morris Paul Ian , Stirling Rod , Ingram Janet 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Development of wood preservatives typically involves laboratory tests using mycelial inoculation and field tests with through-treated small-dimension pine sapwood samples. These preservatives are then commercialized for use also on refractory wood species in Canada and the western United States. A field test was established at two locations in Canada to assess performance of stakes and decks of three species, both untreated and treated with a range of retentions of copper azole type B (CA-B), and two species treated with a range of retentions of alkaline copper quaternary carbonate formulation (ACQ-D). The decking was inspected after 10 years of exposure. CA-B– and ACQ-D–treated boards were generally in excellent condition except at preservative retentions well below standard. Decay was extensive in boards without treatment at both test sites. At one test site, decay was also extensive in preservative-treated white spruce at low retention treated without incising and without end coat. The difference in performance between boards with and without end coat illustrated the beneficial effect of end-cut preservative.
At the ground-contact retention of 3.3 kg/m3 CA-B, stakes of all three species were predominantly sound after 10 years of exposure at both sites. ACQ-D–treated stakes at retentions around 6.4 kg/m3 were sound at one test site, but some stakes showed slight to moderate decay at the other site. Moderate decay was found at retentions below this. Both preservatives were effective against termite attack, but very severe decay and termite attack were present in untreated control stakes of all three species.
Dielectric and Raman studies of Ba0.06(Na1/2Bi1/2)0.94TiO3–NaNbO3ceramics
Authors: Roy Sumit K. , Chaudhuri S. , Kotnala R.K. , Singh D.K. , Singh B.P. , Singh S.N. , Chandra K.P. , Prasad K. 
Published: June 2016

AbstractIn this work the X-ray diffraction, scanning electron microscopy, Raman and dielectric studies of lead free perovskite (1 – x)Ba0.06(Na1/2Bi1/2)0.94TiO3–xNaNbO3(0 ⩽ x ⩽ 1.0) ceramics, prepared using a standard solid state reaction method, were investigated. X-ray diffraction studies of all the ceramics suggested the formation of single phase with crystal structure transforming from rhombohedral-tetragonal to orthorhombic symmetry with the increase in NaNbO3content. Raman spectra also confirmed the formation of solid solution without any new phase. Dielectric studies showed that the phase transition is of diffusive character and diffusivity parameter decreases with increasing NaNbO3content. The compositional fluctuation was considered to be the main cause of diffusivity.
Performance management discourse and the shift to an administrative logic of operation: a multimodal critical discourse analytical approach
Authors: Ledin Per , Machin David 
Published: June 2016

AbstractThis paper, using multimodal critical discourse analysis, explores a chain of performance management documents in a university which aim to meet the goal of increasing output and excellence. A system of performance management developed by Kaplan and Norton in the 1990s, which enables both tangible and also “intangible assets” such as “quality” and “excellence” to be monitored and measured, is now used fairly universally to structure the running of public institutions. Looking in detail at one case, we show that the result is an abstraction and de-contextualization of processes and agents, through a series of interlocking texts, lists and tables that follows an administrative, rather than task led, logic of operation. We show how the discourse is legitimized on the one hand by the very impenetrable nature of the resulting interlocking documents and by the Web of Science database on the other. We give reasons why the database itself is highly problematic and also show the abstract ways in which it is communicated and how it leads to research in all subject areas being codified and standardized in a “one-size-fits-all” way. This, we argue, serves the purposes of naturalizing and justifying notions of “quality,” “excellence” and “value for money” that have been promoted in service of neoliberal politics.
Busco una mujer de verdad: the gender is a performance conceptual metaphor in personal ads on the Internet
Authors: Rojas-Sosa Deyanira 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Gender performativity theory considers that gender is not a natural consequence of people’s bodies, but a series of repeated acts regulated by social constraints that one performs to create a natural, usually heterosexual, being. Through the analysis of the conceptual metaphor gender is a performance in Spanish Internet personal ads, this study shows linguistic evidence that speakers, ad posters, are aware of the performative nature of gender, and also shows gender as a prototypical category, in which some members are more central than others. Finally, when using this conceptual metaphor, this study shows that ad posters describe the characteristics of ideal heterosexuals as naturalized and commonsense, thereby re-creating traditional ideologies about gender, and further promoting heteronormativity.
Relative Stability of the Scleroglucan Triple-Helix and Single Strand: an Insight from Computational and Experimental Techniques
Authors: Bocchinfuso Gianfranco , Mazzuca Claudia , Conflitti Paolo , Cori Davide , Coviello Tommasina , Palleschi Antonio 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
Scleroglucan (Sclg) is a polysaccharide that exhibits a triple helix conformation (triplex), both in aqueous solution and
in the solid state, which is lost in DMSO solution, at high temperature and at high pH values. The triplex conformation is
characterized by a high rigidity, responsible of Sclg peculiar properties. Although the relative stability of triplex and
single strand has already been investigated, different structural details are still missing.
In the present study, we analyse the structural properties and the factors stabilizing the single chain and the triple
helix of Sclg in different conditions. To this end, we simulated both systems in water and in DMSO. The triple helix has
been also simulated in the presence of chemical damages on one of the three strands (to reproduce in silico the effect of
sonication) or by inducing a partial unfolding of the triplex structure. The computational results have been compared with
experimental evidences in which the triplex denaturation, at alkaline pH values, has been followed by monitoring the UV
and CD spectra of Congo red, used as a probe molecule. Our results indicate that sonication breaks the Sclg chains without
appreciably changing the stability of the other tracts of triple helix. The simulated perturbed or partially unfolded
triplexes show a clear tendency to form less ordered aggregates. Finally, our simulations put in evidence an important
role of the hydrophobic interactions both in the triplex stability and in the aggregation processes observed after induced
denaturation.
Benefit-Risk Summary of Crizotinib for the Treatment of Patients With ROS1 Alteration-Positive, Metastatic Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Authors: Kazandjian Dickran , Blumenthal Gideon M. , Luo Lola , He Kun , Fran Ingrid , Lemery Steven , Pazdur Richard 
Published: June 2016

Abstract
On March 11, 2016, after an expedited 5-month review, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration expanded the crizotinib metastatic non-small cell lung cancer (mNSCLC) indication to include the treatment of patients whose tumors harbor a ROS1 rearrangement. The approval was based on a clinically meaningful, durable objective response rate (ORR) in a multicenter, single-arm clinical trial (ROS1 cohort of Trial PROFILE 1001) in patients with ROS1-positive mNSCLC. The trial enrolled 50 patients (age range: 25–77 years) whose tumors were prospectively determined to have a ROS1 gene rearrangement by break-apart fluorescence in situ hybridization (96%) or reverse transcriptase polymerase chain reaction (4%) clinical trial assays. Crizotinib demonstrated an ORR of 66% (95% confidence interval [CI]: 51%–79%) with a median duration of response of 18.3 months by independent radiology review and 72% (95% CI: 58%–84%) by investigator review. Patients received crizotinib 250 mg twice daily and had a median duration of exposure of 34.4 months. The toxicity profile in ROS1-positive patients was generally consistent with the randomized safety data in the U.S. Product Insert from two ALK-positive mNSCLC trials. The most common (≥25%) adverse reactions and laboratory test abnormalities included vision disorders, elevation of alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase levels, nausea, hypophosphatemia, diarrhea, edema, vomiting, constipation, neutropenia, and fatigue. There were no treatment-related deaths. A favorable benefit-to-risk evaluation led to the traditional approval of crizotinib for this new supplemental indication.
The Practice of Supporting International Students Learning English in Canada: Grounding Decisions in Evidence and Lived Experience
Authors: Carter Alanna 
Published: June 2016

<p>This paper is a response to the language, learning, and life needs of the increasing number of international students studying in Canada. In addition to introducing two “real-life” international students who chose to live in Canada to learn English and otherwise study, the paper presents what the literature tells us about: international students in general; culture shock and acculturation; the struggle of international students for identity, based on the International Student Identity model; and mental health issues among this learner group. It then juxtaposes key themes found in the literature with the life experiences of the aforementioned students. Implications for students, extracurricular and preparatory program planners, and classroom instructors are shared. Given the role of many continuing education centres in providing ESL instruction and supports, the paper holds particular value for educators and administrators in the continuing education sector.</p><div> </div>
Bacillus spp. en el Control de la Marchitez Causada por Fusarium spp. en Capsicum chinense
Authors: Mejía-Bautista Miguel Ángel , Reyes-Ramírez Arturo , Cristobal-Alejo Jairo , Tun-Suárez José María , Borges-Gómez Lizette Del Carmen , Pacheco-Aguilar Juan Ramiro 
Published: June 2016

El género <em>Fusarium</em> es un patógeno asociado al marchitamiento del chile y con reducción del rendimiento del cultivo. Las rizobacterias son una alternativa para mejorar la producción agrícola y protección contra fitopatógenos. En el presente estudio se evaluó el antagonismo in vitro de diez cepas de <em>Bacillus</em> contra <em>Fusarium equiseti</em> ITCF1 y <em>F. solani</em> ITCF2, todas la cepas bacterianas inhibieron el crecimiento micelial entre 21.28 y 71.70 %, adicionalmente las cepas CBMT2 y CBMT51 presentaron halos de inhibición contra <em>F. equiseti</em> con halos de 3.76 y 6.37 mm. Los dos patógenos mostraron 100 % de incidencia de la enfermedad en plántulas de chile habanero y severidad de 90.0 % por <em>F. solani</em> y 77.5 % por <em>F. equiseti</em>. En pruebas de resistencia a la marchitez se utilizaron cuatro cepas de <em>Bacillus</em> con base en la actividad antagónica mostrada, se realizaron tres inoculaciones en la base del tallo a los 15, 28 y 35 días después de la germinación, se obtuvo que <em>B. subtilis</em> CBMT51 y B. cereus BL18 redujeron la severidad de la enfermedad ocasionada por <em>F. equiseti</em> y la cepa BL18 para <em>F. solani</em>, en un 47.7, 37.8 y 50.9 % respectivamente a los 28 días de la evaluación.
Wash, Wash, Wash Your Hands! by D. Mason
Authors: Borle Sean 
Published: June 2016

Mason, David I.A. Wash, Wash, Wash Your Hands! Illus. Dan Widdowson. Mancato, MN: Cantata Learning, 2016. Print.Many children successfully wash their hands while singing the “ABC” song or other familiar songs, so one wonders if the world needs another hand washing song. This book provides the lyrics to the song over cartoon images and also comes with a CD of the song. Dan Widdowson’s images of the anthropomorphized monkey and alligator are bright and small children will enjoy them. David I.A. Mason’s lyrics could use some polish. At one point, they read, “1, 2, fast-forward now! 18, 19, 20!” Since the song encourages children to wash their hands to a count of 20, encouraging them to short-cut through the count does not seem like a good educational technique. What saves this book from the mediocre is the music on the CD. The music, arranged and produced by Mark Oblinger, is a catchy jazz rendition with bass and percussion and an excellent, but unidentified vocalist. The score is printed in the back of the book and is simple enough that parents with rudimentary musical knowledge will be able to play it. The song is much longer than the minimum recommendation of 20 seconds for hand washing and would be hard for a small child to remember. However, the chorus is memorable and will stick in children’s minds. If children sing the chorus twice while they wash hands that should be enough time to kill germs. Overall, the music is good, but the book could have been better with stronger writing. Recommended for public libraries and elementary school libraries. Recommended: 3 stars out of 4Reviewer: Sean Borle
Nuptse & Lhotse Go to Iceland by J. Asnong
Authors: Wheeler Lauren 
Published: June 2016

Asnong, Jocey. Nuptse & Lhotse Go to Iceland. Victoria, BC: Rocky Mountain Books, 2015. Print.The sibling cats, Nuptse & Lhotse, are back for a saga inspired adventure to Iceland. Author / Illustrator Jocey Asnong creates a story that mirrors the form of 10th and 11th century Icelandic sagas. Characters are named in the saga tradition, Thorse the Galloper mimics Erik the Red, and the narrative arch incorporates challenges the cats must complete before coming to the end of their saga and return a Viking helmet to Katla the Fire-breather. The challenges pay tribute to many of the unique aspects of Icelandic culture, language, animals, and geography, creating a story that is as educational as it is entertaining. Nuptse & Lhotse Go to Iceland, like the previous book Nuptse & Lhotse Go to the Rockies, uses illustrations rich with extra details to supplement the text of the story. A map at the beginning sets the stage for the tour of Iceland the cats take while decoding runic letters. The characters and places are situated using the unique visual images of the land and culture of Iceland. For instance, the character of Lopi the Sweatermaker is introduced sitting on a hill made of balls of yarn, by a distinctive cliffs of the Snæfellsnes peninsula, with Lopapeysa sweaters strung about; the same sweaters are worn by characters throughout the book. There is even a sly reference to Canada’s Icelandic connections in a Huldufolk named Gimli.Nuptse & Lhotse Go to Iceland is an excellent book to introduce children to Iceland and teach them a little bit about the language, culture, and geography unique to the deceptively named island.Highly recommended: 4 out of 4 starsReviewer: Lauren WheelerLauren Wheeler is a Program Lead at the Alberta Museums Association. When not assisting museums across Alberta, Lauren likes to explore and relax in her hometown of Canmore.
Guest Editorial: Improving Operator Returns
Authors: Halvorsen Tore 
Published: June 2016

Guest Editorial
There is a school of thought that the dramatic collapse in prices and oversupply of oil that has affected our industry, and has added to the challenges facing deepwater and mature developments, is a relatively recent phenomenon. However, with extraction costs having nearly quadrupled over the past 10 years, it has been clear for some time that a rethink is required to make extraction financially worthwhile and to help operators improve their returns.
What has changed is the emergence of a greater sense of urgency. Energy producers were working hard to improve returns, reduce capital expenditure, and extend well life when oil was around USD 100/bbl. With prices now substantially lower, the clamor for new ideas and ways of working has become even more intense.
To secure a reasonable return on investment, it is important for operators to optimize production in mature fields. For longterm stability, the world needs new sources of oil, and the greatest potential lies in offshore deepwater reserves and in the world’s other most challenging locations, such as the Arctic.
To overcome these challenges in a sustainable way, a new thinking is necessary. Among other advances, it is vital to develop new technologies that reduce costs, to standardize equipment and processes, to disrupt convention, and to devise new ways to improve the execution of deepwater projects. This demands innovation and even higher levels of collaboration and trust between suppliers and operators.
It is notable that companies across the sector are responding to the new environment. They are not only working hard to reduce costs, but also receptive to change. I have been attending more customer meetings than ever before and it is clear that there has never been a better time to push new ideas through, share information, talk about new technologies, and for producers and their partners to influence how each other works.
New Ways of Collaboration
There are numerous areas in which operators and their partners can work together in new ways to reduce the expense of subsea developments and gain efficiencies across the life of a field.
For example, it makes a great deal of economic and operational sense for service companies to be involved at the earliest possible stage in the development of a field. This is when the ability to influence cost is at its greatest. Having a presence in the initial phase allows a company to assess the field up front and propose a lowercost development scheme. By rationalizing and simplifying the overall field layout, costs can be reduced by up to 25% to 30%.
Similarly, standardization can have a dramatic effect on the cost base with, among other things, potential savings in terms of preorder and stock material, and access to volume that helps drive down cost per unit.
E&P Notes (July 2015)
Authors: Rassenfoss Stephen , Jacobs Trent 
Published: June 2016

E&P Notes
’New Perforation Gun Design Tests the Value of Simplicity’
Price competition among makers of perforating guns has gotten brutal, even by the rough standards of unconventional oil business where depressed oil prices have led to deep budget cuts.
One sign of the times is the sharp decline in the average amount paid to run a group of perforating guns into a well to blast open the rock for a single fracturing stage.
“The rate paid has dropped 60% over the past 18 months,” said James Cole, product line manager at Hunting Titan, one of the largest makers of the downhole systems used to perforate the reservoir before fracturing. “They are not making much profit.”
For Hunting, the rate drop adds to the challenge of launching a total redesign of its perforating gun system, which was conceived when the economics of the business looked brighter.
The finished gun and detonation unit, called the ControlFire system, is billed by the company as its biggest design change in decades. From the outside, it does not look so different. Some of the biggest changes are that components have been removed.

’Ultrasonic Drilling Mud Measurement To Improve Drilling’
Technology developers are working on a new ultrasonic flowmeter for drilling fluids aimed at obtaining better measurements than current systems with far fewer disruptions to rig systems. The proposed instrument may be wrapped around a rig’s suction line or flowline to provide a second-by-second analysis of flow rate, density, rheology, and particle size distribution.
The developers’ goal is to use the data obtained from the wrap-around clamp-on device to quickly address critical drilling issues such as well control, kick detection, stuck pipe, mud pump efficiency, and the evaluation of routine, but difficult to monitor tasks such as hole cleaning efficiency and hydraulics optimization.
Jason Norman, a managing partner at Onsite Integrated Services (OIS) and a former senior drilling engineer at Apache and Shell, is leading the team in building the new device. Although drilling mud may only account for about 15% of the cost of a drilling operation, a major improvement is needed in this area because poor mud management can cost much more, he said.
“Nearly every nonproductive time event we have on a drilling rig has some link back to drilling fluids,” with the exception of equipment failure, Norman said. “If something is happening with your well while drilling, cementing, or logging, chances are it can be tied back to our drilling fluids in one shape or form,” he said.
If the research and development project is successful, the ultrasonic meter will be a superior alternative to the Coriolis meter, which is widely used on onshore and offshore rigs to measure the mass flow of drilling mud. The system is being developed in partnership with a European-based sensor development company, TSK Solutions, and should be ready for field testing by the fourth quarter of this year.