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2003 Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Report for the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, Title III, Section 313 (open access)

2003 Toxic Chemical Release Inventory Report for the Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act of 1986, Title III, Section 313

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Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Stockton, M.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Affirmative Action Revisited: A Legal History and Prospectus (open access)

Affirmative Action Revisited: A Legal History and Prospectus

Affirmative action remains a focal point of public debate as the result of legal and political developments at the federal, state, and local levels. This report discusses legislation related to affirmative action, as well as legal rulings on the topic and the federal government's role in first establishing and, later, attempting to curb affirmative action policies.
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Dale, Charles V.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 106, No. 214, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004 (open access)

Altus Times (Altus, Okla.), Vol. 106, No. 214, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Daily newspaper from Altus, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Andrews, Mike
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
The Alvin Advertiser (Alvin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004 (open access)

The Alvin Advertiser (Alvin, Tex.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Weekly newspaper from Alvin, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Schwind, Jim & Looby, Edward
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Archer Advocate (Holliday, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 37, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004 (open access)

The Archer Advocate (Holliday, Tex.), Vol. 2, No. 37, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Weekly newspaper from Holliday, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Thomas, John
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 84, No. 10, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004 (open access)

The Baytown Sun (Baytown, Tex.), Vol. 84, No. 10, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Daily newspaper from Baytown, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Cash, Wanda Garner
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Campaign Finance Legislation in the 108th Congress (open access)

Campaign Finance Legislation in the 108th Congress

This report discusses the 30 bills introduced during the 108th Congress seeking to improve campaign finance laws.
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Cantor, Joseph E.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Catalyzed hydrogenation of nitrogen and ethylene on metal (Fe, Pt) single crystal surfaces and effects of coadsorption: A sum frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy study (open access)

Catalyzed hydrogenation of nitrogen and ethylene on metal (Fe, Pt) single crystal surfaces and effects of coadsorption: A sum frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy study

High-pressure catalytic reactions and associated processes, such as adsorption have been studied on a molecular level on single crystal surfaces. Sum Frequency Generation (SFG) vibrational spectroscopy together with Auger Electron Spectroscopy (AES), Temperature Programmed Desorption (TPD) and Gas Chromatography (GC) were used to investigate the nature of species on catalytic surfaces and to measure the catalytic reaction rates. Special attention has been directed at studying high-pressure reactions and in particular, ammonia synthesis in order to identify reaction intermediates and the influence of adsorbates on the surface during reaction conditions. The adsorption of gases N{sub 2}, H{sub 2}, O{sub 2} and NH{sub 3} that play a role in ammonia synthesis have been studied on the Fe(111) crystal surface by sum frequency generation vibrational spectroscopy using an integrated Ultra-High Vacuum (UHV)/high-pressure system. SFG spectra are presented for the dissociation intermediates, NH{sub 2} ({approx}3325 cm{sup -1}) and NH ({approx}3235 cm{sup -1}) under high pressure of ammonia (200 Torr) on the clean Fe(111) surface. Addition of 0.5 Torr of oxygen to 200 Torr of ammonia does not significantly change the bonding of dissociation intermediates to the surface. However, it leads to a phase change of nearly 180{sup o} between the resonant and non-resonant second …
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Westerberg, Staffan Per Gustav
Object Type: Thesis or Dissertation
System: The UNT Digital Library
A Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy Mercury Continuous Emission Monitor (open access)

A Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy Mercury Continuous Emission Monitor

The Sensor Research & Development Corporation (SRD) has undertaken the development of a Continuous Emissions Monitor (CEM) for mercury based on the technique of Cavity Ring-Down Spectroscopy (CRD). The project involved building an instrument for the detection of trace levels of mercury in the flue gas emissions from coal-fired power plants. The project has occurred over two phases. The first phase concentrated on the development of the ringdown cavity and the actual detection of mercury. The second phase dealt with the construction and integration of the sampling system, used to carry the sample from the flue stack to the CRD cavity, into the overall CRD instrument. The project incorporated a Pulsed Alexandrite Laser (PAL) system from Light Age Incorporated as the source to produce the desired narrow band 254 nm ultra-violet (UV) radiation. This laser system was seeded with a diode laser to bring the linewidth of the output beam from about 150 GHz to less than 60 MHz for the fundamental beam. Through a variety of non-linear optics the 761 nm fundamental beam is converted into the 254 nm beam needed for mercury detection. Detection of the mercury transition was verified by the identification of the characteristic natural isotopic …
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Carter, Christopher C.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Cherokeean Herald (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 155, No. 43, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004 (open access)

Cherokeean Herald (Rusk, Tex.), Vol. 155, No. 43, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Weekly newspaper from Rusk, Texas that includes local, state and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Whitehead, Marie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Colony Courier-Leader (The Colony, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 45, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004 (open access)

The Colony Courier-Leader (The Colony, Tex.), Vol. 23, No. 45, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Weekly newspaper from The Colony, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Sorter, Dave
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Comparative metagenomics of microbial communities (open access)

Comparative metagenomics of microbial communities

The predicted proteins encoded in DNA isolated from environmental microbial community samples reveal habitat-specific metabolic demands.
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Tringe, Susannah Green; von Mering, Christian; Kobayashi, Arthur; Salamov, Asaf A.; Chen, Kevin; Chang, Hwai W. et al.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Completing Pre-Pilot Tasks To Scale Up Biomass Fractionation Pretreatment Apparatus From Batch To Continuous (open access)

Completing Pre-Pilot Tasks To Scale Up Biomass Fractionation Pretreatment Apparatus From Batch To Continuous

PureVision Technology, Inc. (PureVision) was the recipient of a $200,000 Invention and Innovations (I&I) grant from the U. S. Department of Energy (DOE) to complete prepilot tasks in order to scale up its patented biomass fractionation pretreatment apparatus from batch to continuous processing. The initial goal of the I&I program, as detailed in PureVision's original application to the DOE, was to develop the design criteria to build a small continuous biomass fractionation pilot apparatus utilizing a retrofitted extruder with a novel screw configuration to create multiple reaction zones, separated by dynamic plugs within the reaction chamber that support the continuous counter-flow of liquids and solids at elevated temperature and pressure. Although the ultimate results of this 27-month I&I program exceeded the initial expectations, some of the originally planned tasks were not completed due to a modification of direction in the program. PureVision achieved its primary milestone by establishing the design criteria for a continuous process development unit (PDU). In addition, PureVision was able to complete the procurement, assembly, and initiate shake down of the PDU at Western Research Institute (WRI) in Laramie, WY during August 2003 to February 2004. During the month of March 2004, PureVision and WRI performed initial …
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Wingerson, Dick
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Cuero Record (Cuero, Tex.), Vol. 110, No. 50, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004 (open access)

The Cuero Record (Cuero, Tex.), Vol. 110, No. 50, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Weekly newspaper from Cuero, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Rea, Glenn
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Effects of Elevated CO2 on Root Dynamics and Root Function in a Mojave Desert Ecosystem (open access)

Effects of Elevated CO2 on Root Dynamics and Root Function in a Mojave Desert Ecosystem

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Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Nowak, Roberts
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Environmental Protection Issues in the 108th Congress (open access)

Environmental Protection Issues in the 108th Congress

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Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Fletcher, Susan R. & Isler, Margaret
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004 (open access)

The Express-Star (Chickasha, Okla.), Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Daily newspaper from Chickasha, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Bush, Kent
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Gateway to Oklahoma History
A Final Focus Model for Heavy Ion Fusion Driver System Codes (open access)

A Final Focus Model for Heavy Ion Fusion Driver System Codes

The need to reach high temperatures in an inertial fusion energy (IFE) target (or a target for the study of High Energy Density Physics, HEDP) requires the ability to focus ion beams down to a small spot. System models indicate that within the accelerator, the beam radius will be of order centimeters, whereas at the final focal spot on the target, a beam radius of order millimeters is required, so radial compression factors of order ten are required. The IFE target gain (and hence the overall cost of electricity) and the HEDP target temperature are sensitive functions of the final spot radius on target. Because of this sensitivity, careful attention needs to be paid to the spot radius calculation. We review our current understanding of the elements that enter into a systems model (such as emittance growth from chromatic, geometric, and non-linear space charge forces) for the final focus based on a quadrupolar magnet system.
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Barnard, J. J.; Bangerter, R. O.; Henestroza, E.; Kaganovich, I. D.; Logan, B. G.; Meier, W. R. et al.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Gayly Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 22, No. 24, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004 (open access)

The Gayly Oklahoman (Oklahoma City, Okla.), Vol. 22, No. 24, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Semi-monthly newspaper from Oklahoma City, Oklahoma that includes local, state, and national news and advertising of interest to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) community.
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Hawkins, Don
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The UNT Digital Library
The Goldthwaite Eagle (Goldthwaite, Tex.), Vol. 109, No. 23, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004 (open access)

The Goldthwaite Eagle (Goldthwaite, Tex.), Vol. 109, No. 23, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Weekly newspaper from Goldthwaite, Texas that includes local, state, and national news along with extensive advertising.
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Bridges, G. Frank & Bridges, Georgie
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 4, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004 (open access)

Grass Burr (Weatherford, Tex.), Vol. 83, No. 4, Ed. 1 Wednesday, December 15, 2004

Student newspaper of Weatherford High School in Weatherford, Texas that includes school news and information along with advertising.
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: unknown
Object Type: Newspaper
System: The Portal to Texas History
GROWTH, SURFACE CHARACTERIZATION, AND REACTIVITY OF TIO2 ANATASE FILMS-EPSCOR (open access)

GROWTH, SURFACE CHARACTERIZATION, AND REACTIVITY OF TIO2 ANATASE FILMS-EPSCOR

TiO2 is as promising photocatalyst for environmental degradation of organic compounds and solar energy conversion. Commercial titania is a mixture of rutile and anatase phases, and, for as of yet unknown reasons, anatase is the photocatalytically more active form. In contrast to rutile, atomic-scale information on well-characterized anatase surfaces and their chemical properties was virtually absent at the beginning of this project. We have performed surface science investigations of anatase with the goal to understand, and ultimately control, the surface chemistry underlying its diverse applications. We have of (1) characterized all main crystallographic surface orientations of anatase, namely the (101), (100), (001), and (103) surfaces (2) have investigated the influence of surface imperfections such as defects and steps; (3) have investigated the influence of dopants on epitaxial (001) anatase films; and (3) have investigated the chemical and adsorption and reaction processes of simple molecules (water and methanol) on anatase surfaces. The experiments were performed in collaboration with Pacific Northwest National Laboratory (PNNL) using a variety of complementary surface science techniques. They have lead to a thorough characterization of this model system and have provided a more complete understanding of TiO2, which could possibly lead to improved efficiency in of photocatalytic …
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Diebold, Ulrike
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library
Higher order nuclear organization in growth arrest of humanmammary epithelial cells: A novel role for telomere-associated proteinTIN2 (open access)

Higher order nuclear organization in growth arrest of humanmammary epithelial cells: A novel role for telomere-associated proteinTIN2

Nuclear organization, such as the formation of specific nuclear subdomains, is generally thought to be involved in the control of cellular phenotype; however, there are relatively few specific examples of how mammalian nuclei organize during radical changes in phenotype, such as those which occur during differentiation and growth arrest. Using human mammary epithelial cells (HMECs) in which growth arrest is essential for morphological differentiation, we show that the arrest of cell proliferation is accompanied by a reorganization of the telomere-associated protein, TIN2, into one to three large nuclear subdomains. The large TIN2 domains do not contain telomeres and occur concomitant with the continued presence of TIN2 at telomeres. The TIN2 domains were sensitive to DNAse, but not RNAse, occurred frequently, but not exclusively near nucleoli, and overlapped often with dense domains containing heterochromatin protein l{gamma}. Expression of truncated forms of TIN2 simultaneously prevented the formation of TIN2 domains and relaxed the stringent morphogenesis-induced growth arrest in HMECs. Our findings reveal a novel extra-telomeric organization of TIN2 associated with the control of cell proliferation and identify TIN2 as an important regulator of mammary epithelial differentiation.
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Kaminker, Patrick; Plachot, Cedric; Kim, Sahn-Ho; Chung, Peter; Crippen, Danielle; Petersen, Ole W. et al.
Object Type: Article
System: The UNT Digital Library
Highway and Transit Program Reauthorization Legislation in the 2nd Session, 108th Congress (open access)

Highway and Transit Program Reauthorization Legislation in the 2nd Session, 108th Congress

This report discusses significant legislative provisions in the two provisional bills that are likely to be the subject of congressional discussion to reauthorize federal highway, highway safety, and transit programs.
Date: December 15, 2004
Creator: Ficher, John W.
Object Type: Report
System: The UNT Digital Library