An increasing number of microbial genomes have been completely sequenced, and the identified genes are categorized based on their homology to genes of known function. However, the function of a large number of genes cannot be determined on this basis alone. Here, we describe a technique, transposon site hybridization (TraSH), which allows rapid functional characterization by identifying the com...

The results of performance testing of four different cyclone designs are included in this paper. The 1D3D, 2D2D, 1D2D and Barrel cyclone designs are typically used to abate particulate matter (PM) emitted by cotton gins. The PM used for testing included three types of cotton gin trash (with and without lint fiber) and fly ash. The performance tests were conducted at different total trash inlet ...

As state and local officials struggle with the challenge of organizing and implementing solid waste management programs, they are faced with choices laden with emotional, political, scientific and economic influences. Trash-to­ energy, an important part of many states' disposal options, brings with it policy issues reflective of its unique processes. Recycling, emissions levels, and ash managem...

Visual scenes typically contain many objects that compete for the control of attention and saccades, on the basis of their intrinsic salience (exogenous control) or their relevance for the goals of the observer (endogenous control). The present chapter reviews the evidence regarding the relationship between endogenous and exogenous attention and saccades. Furthermore, a competitive integration ...

One of the significant challenges to the successful teaching of statistics is that of giving the topic some relevant historical perspective. Such an effort is worthwhile because many students need a context within which they can understand why we are studying a given technique and how that technique came about. In fact, many of our traditional statistical procedures can be associated with speci...

This article first appeared in Economic Inquiry Vol. 40, no. 3. Reprinted by permission of the publisher, Western Economic Association International. runk: Can you help me find my keys? Passerby: Sure, where exactly did you drop them? Drunk: Way over there by the trash can. Passerby: Then why are you searching over here? Drunk: The light’s much better under the lamppost. —Milton Friedman (Econo...

Clogging of Trash at the Micro Hydro-Power Plant can reduce discharge, head, and micro-hydro production. racks are currently less efficient in solving clogging, so it needs appropriate technology innovation with Horizontal rack Diverter (HTDT) which functions to get rid or divert Trash. Diversion as well increasing stabilizing discharge is important that adding a flow steering valve needed (HTD...

The results obtained from 17 030 samples of cane taken by grab samplers at five Huletts mills during the 1975176 season were analysed for extraneous matter. They indicate a mean of approximately 10 0/, on gross cane. The benefits of a reduction to 7 % are estimated and a proposed programme to achieve this target is outlined. Introduction Oliver Lyle in one of his entertaining and highly informa...