A Minor Mystery of the Pacific

Nature ◽  
1928 ◽  
Vol 122 (3076) ◽  
pp. 565-566
Author(s):  
C. G. S.
Keyword(s):  
The Pacific ◽  
A Minor

José Martí's “Evening of Emerson” and the United Statesian Literary Tradition

2009 ◽  
Vol 43 (1) ◽  
pp. 1-17
Author(s):  
LAURA LOMAS
Keyword(s):  
New England ◽  
Latin American ◽  
Literary Tradition ◽  
Jose Marti ◽  
Chinese Exclusion ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Imperial Expansion ◽  
A Minor ◽  
War Of The Pacific ◽  
Exclusion Act

Revising a century of interpretation that has emphasized the identification of José Martí with Ralph Waldo Emerson, this essay draws on Martí's unpublished and published manuscripts about Emerson to reveal Martí's keen sense of his difference from the New England bard. When we read Martí's 1882 eulogy to Emerson alongside contemporaneous essays about the Chinese Exclusion Act and the War of the Pacific, Martí's epiphany – which he calls the “evening of Emerson” – comes to suggest the evanescence of Emerson's influence. Martí here glimpses his contribution: a creative resignification and translation of Emerson and US culture more broadly in order to arrive at a distinct version of nuestra América. Although Emerson's influence persists, as he provides the phrase “our America,” Martí's interpretation transposes the phrase to a minor key and reveals the perspective of the Latin American migrant who presciently observes the threat of imperial expansion.

Crenidorsum aroidephagus Martin & Aguiar sp. nov. (Sternorrhyncha: Aleyrodidae), a New World whitefly species now colonising cultivated Araceae in Europe, Macaronesia and The Pacific Region

Zootaxa ◽  
2001 ◽  
Vol 4 (1) ◽  
pp. 1 ◽  
Author(s):  
J. H. MARTIN ◽  
A. M.F. AGUIAR ◽  
P. BAUFELD
Keyword(s):  
South America ◽  
New World ◽  
Pacific Region ◽  
Botanic Garden ◽  
Plant Family ◽  
Asian Species ◽  
Ornamental Foliage Plants ◽  
Minor Problem ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
A Minor

Crenidorsum aroidephagus Martin & Aguiar sp. nov., a New World native, is here described, colonising several members of the plant family Araceae in Central and South America, southern USA, the Pacific Region and Madeira. It is becoming a minor problem for growers of ornamental-foliage plants. It has recently been discovered in the glasshouse of a botanic garden in Germany. Two Asian species, Aleurotrachelus micheliae (Takahashi) and A. turpiniae (Takahashi) are here transferred to Crenidorsum (both comb. nov.).

scholarly journals The Politics of Repair in a Postcolonial Context: A Minor Case Study

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Cathi Ho Schar ◽  
◽  
Daniel S. Friedman ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Public Space ◽  
Single Case ◽  
Low Cost ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Deferred Maintenance ◽  
The Pacific Ocean ◽  
University Of Hawai'i ◽  
A Minor ◽  
The University

The University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa is the flagship campus for the country’s most remote and westernmost state. It lies over two thousand nautical miles from the nearest continent, roughly in the center of the Pacific Ocean, the largest division of the world hydrosphere. Until 1893, Hawai’i was a sovereign kingdom. In 1959, the U.S. government annexed Hawaiʻi as the last and newest of its fifty states. This vivid context—Pacific, Asian, Hawaiian, American, postcolonial—constitutes both a geographical and cultural orientation. In view of these numerous, vivid conditions, our paper offers a single case study based on small projects underway at Mānoa, where the senior leadership of the university invited the newly established University of Hawai‘i Community Design Center to address the chronic disrepair of campus buildings and public spaces through low-cost, high-impact design interventions. The aim of these interventions is to improve perceived qualities of public space and campus character, which have suffered under the weight of the university’s half-billion dollar deferred maintenance backlog.

ЮНВТО Всемирная туристская Барометр, и статистическое приложение Обновленная информация, Июль 2021 года

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-32
Keyword(s):  
International Travel ◽  
Consumer Confidence ◽  
International Tourism ◽  
Domestic Markets ◽  
International Tourist ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Travel Restrictions ◽  
The Republic ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Roll Out

Перевод охватывает основные главы публикации. Отдельные главы публикуются на языке оригинала (Английский). International travel largely on hold despite uptick in May 2021 International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) dropped by 85% in January-May 2021 compared to the same period of pre-pandemic year 2019, or 65% over 2020, as travel restrictions remained high due to the coronavirus pandemic. This follows an unprecedented drop of 73% in 2020, the worst year on record for international tourism This sharp decline represents a loss of some 147 million international arrivals compared to the same five months of 2020, or 460 million compared to 2019. By regions, Asia and the Pacific continued to suffer the largest decline with a 95% drop in international arrivals in the first five months of 2021 over the same period in 2019. Europe (-85%) recorded the second largest decline in arrivals, followed by the Middle East (-83%) and Africa (-81%). The Americas (-72%) saw a comparatively smaller decrease. Despite the weak results, international tourism saw a minor uptick in May 2021 with arrivals declining by 82% (versus May 2019), after falling by 86% in April, as some destinations started to ease travel restrictions and consumer confidence rose slightly. After an estimated 64% plunge in international tourism receipts in 2020, destinations continued to report very weak revenues in the first five months of 2021, ranging from 50% to 90% declines compared to 2019. However, several countries recorded a small uptick in the month of May following a minor improvement in international arrivals. In terms of outbound travel among the top 20 source markets, Saudi Arabia (-42%) and Belgium (-46%) saw relatively better results in January-May 2021, as well as the Republic of Korea, Malaysia and Switzerland, all recording 50% declines in international tourism expenditure compared to the same period in 2019. France is also worth noting, with -54% in expenditure compared to 2019. International travel is slowly picking up from very low levels, though the recovery remains fragile and uneven amid much uncertainty. Domestic travel is driving the recovery of tourism in several destinations, especially those with large domestic markets. Domestic air seat capacity in China and Russia has already exceeded pre-crisis levels. Along with the ongoing vaccination roll-out, the safe and responsible restart of tourism will continue to depend on a coordinated response among countries regarding travel restrictions, harmonized safety protocols and effective communication to help restore consumer confidence.

Barómetro OMT del Turismo Mundial y anexo estadístico, Julio 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-32
Keyword(s):  
International Travel ◽  
Consumer Confidence ◽  
International Tourism ◽  
Domestic Markets ◽  
International Tourist ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Travel Restrictions ◽  
The Republic ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Roll Out

La traducción sólo cubre el anexo estadístico. Los otros capítulos se publican en el idioma original (inglés). International travel largely on hold despite uptick in May 2021 International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) dropped by 85% in January-May 2021 compared to the same period of pre-pandemic year 2019, or 65% over 2020, as travel restrictions remained high due to the coronavirus pandemic. This follows an unprecedented drop of 73% in 2020, the worst year on record for international tourism This sharp decline represents a loss of some 147 million international arrivals compared to the same five months of 2020, or 460 million compared to 2019. By regions, Asia and the Pacific continued to suffer the largest decline with a 95% drop in international arrivals in the first five months of 2021 over the same period in 2019. Europe (-85%) recorded the second largest decline in arrivals, followed by the Middle East (-83%) and Africa (-81%). The Americas (-72%) saw a comparatively smaller decrease. Despite the weak results, international tourism saw a minor uptick in May 2021 with arrivals declining by 82% (versus May 2019), after falling by 86% in April, as some destinations started to ease travel restrictions and consumer confidence rose slightly. After an estimated 64% plunge in international tourism receipts in 2020, destinations continued to report very weak revenues in the first five months of 2021, ranging from 50% to 90% declines compared to 2019. However, several countries recorded a small uptick in the month of May following a minor improvement in international arrivals. In terms of outbound travel among the top 20 source markets, Saudi Arabia (-42%) and Belgium (-46%) saw relatively better results in January-May 2021, as well as the Republic of Korea, Malaysia and Switzerland, all recording 50% declines in international tourism expenditure compared to the same period in 2019. France is also worth noting, with -54% in expenditure compared to 2019. International travel is slowly picking up from very low levels, though the recovery remains fragile and uneven amid much uncertainty. Domestic travel is driving the recovery of tourism in several destinations, especially those with large domestic markets. Domestic air seat capacity in China and Russia has already exceeded pre-crisis levels. Along with the ongoing vaccination roll-out, the safe and responsible restart of tourism will continue to depend on a coordinated response among countries regarding travel restrictions, harmonized safety protocols and effective communication to help restore consumer confidence.

Gross Anatomy and Growth of the Reproductive System of the Black Vine Weevil, Brachyrhinus sulcatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)

1958 ◽  
Vol 90 (10) ◽  
pp. 569-579 ◽  
Author(s):  
W. T. Cram
Keyword(s):  
Pacific Northwest ◽  
Reproductive System ◽  
Gross Anatomy ◽  
Control Measures ◽  
Parthenogenetic Species ◽  
The Past ◽  
Stage Of Development ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Black Vine Weevil ◽  
A Minor

The black vine weevil, Brachyrhinus sulcatus (F.), a parthenogenetic species, has been present as a minor pest of strawberry in the Pacific northwest for many years (Treherne, 1914; Downes, 1924; Wilcox, Mote and Childs, 1934). Recently Andison (1953) reported that the species has increased rapidly in numbers during the past several years. In this area B. sulcatus is now as important as, if not more important than, the serious pest of strawberry, the strawberry root weevil, Brachyrhinus ovatus (L.). Since most of the damage is done by the larvae, which feed on the strawberry roots, it is necessary to control the adults before they commence oviposition, especially on soils that have not been treated with insecticides. The adults emerge and feed on the strawberry foliage during the first week of harvest. Studies at the Victoria laboratory have shown that most or all of the crop is harvested before oviposition becomes general. Hence, an insecticide can be applied before oviposition becomes general if this date can be predicted by examining the reproductive system. Also, it is important to know the stage of development of the ovaries of those adults that overwinter and are found in the strawberry fields in late March and April, so that control measures can be applied before oviposition again becomes general.

scholarly journals Machine learning tools can now help with improving Taxol production in plant cell cultures

2021 ◽  
Vol 3 (3) ◽  
pp. 16-20
Author(s):  
Ranjana Sarma ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Kaposi Sarcoma ◽  
Learning Tools ◽  
Taxus Brevifolia ◽  
Cancer Breast ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Microtubule Formation ◽  
Taxol Production ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Chemotherapy Agents ◽  
Yew Tree

Chemotherapeutic intervention for cancer care is an important step. One of the most effective chemotherapy agents in use today is Paclitaxel (PTX), sold under the common name Taxol and Oxanol. Due to its ability to inhibit microtubule formation in cells, PTX is effective at all stages of the cancer and is FDA approved for treatment of many types of cancer (ovarian cancer, esophageal cancer, breast cancer, lung cancer, Kaposi sarcoma, cervical cancer, and pancreatic cancer). PTX is a plant alkaloid in the taxane family of compounds obtained from bark of the Pacific Yew tree (Taxus brevifolia) [1]. Adequate market supply of PTX has remained a challenge, as paclitaxel represents only a minor proportion of the total taxoid content of the Taxus species. Over the years, research into finding an alternate to cutting down Yew trees for PTX harvesting has been on the forefront. It is estimated that up to 60 trees may need to be harvested for the treatment of one patient.

scholarly journals Sperm motility initiation factor is a minor component of the Pacific herring egg chorion

1996 ◽  
Vol 38 (2) ◽  
pp. 193-202 ◽  
Author(s):  
Frederick J. Griffin ◽  
Carol A. Vines ◽  
Murali C. Pillai ◽  
Ryuzo Yanagimachi ◽  
Gary N. Cherr
Keyword(s):  
Sperm Motility ◽  
Minor Component ◽  
Initiation Factor ◽  
Pacific Herring ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
A Minor

UNWTO World Tourism Barometer and Statistical Annex, July 2021

2021 ◽  
Vol 19 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-32
Keyword(s):  
International Travel ◽  
Consumer Confidence ◽  
International Tourism ◽  
Domestic Markets ◽  
International Tourist ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Travel Restrictions ◽  
The Republic ◽  
A Minor ◽  
Roll Out

International travel largely on hold despite uptick in May 2021. International tourist arrivals (overnight visitors) dropped by 85% in January-May 2021 compared to the same period of pre-pandemic year 2019, or 65% over 2020, as travel restrictions remained high due to the coronavirus pandemic. This follows an unprecedented drop of 73% in 2020, the worst year on record for international tourism This sharp decline represents a loss of some 147 million international arrivals compared to the same five months of 2020, or 460 million compared to 2019. By regions, Asia and the Pacific continued to suffer the largest decline with a 95% drop in international arrivals in the first five months of 2021 over the same period in 2019. Europe (-85%) recorded the second largest decline in arrivals, followed by the Middle East (-83%) and Africa (-81%). The Americas (-72%) saw a comparatively smaller decrease. Despite the weak results, international tourism saw a minor uptick in May 2021 with arrivals declining by 82% (versus May 2019), after falling by 86% in April, as some destinations started to ease travel restrictions and consumer confidence rose slightly. After an estimated 64% plunge in international tourism receipts in 2020, destinations continued to report very weak revenues in the first five months of 2021, ranging from 50% to 90% declines compared to 2019. However, several countries recorded a small uptick in the month of May following a minor improvement in international arrivals. In terms of outbound travel among the top 20 source markets, Saudi Arabia (-42%) and Belgium (-46%) saw relatively better results in January-May 2021, as well as the Republic of Korea, Malaysia and Switzerland, all recording 50% declines in international tourism expenditure compared to the same period in 2019. France is also worth noting, with -54% in expenditure compared to 2019. International travel is slowly picking up from very low levels, though the recovery remains fragile and uneven amid much uncertainty. Domestic travel is driving the recovery of tourism in several destinations, especially those with large domestic markets. Domestic air seat capacity in China and Russia has already exceeded pre-crisis levels. Along with the ongoing vaccination roll-out, the safe and responsible restart of tourism will continue to depend on a coordinated response among countries regarding travel restrictions, harmonized safety protocols and effective communication to help restore consumer confidence.

scholarly journals A quantitative PCR based environmental DNA assay for detecting Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.)

2017 ◽  
Author(s):  
Siobhán Atkinson ◽  
Jeannette E.L. Carlsson ◽  
Bernard Ball ◽  
Damian Egan ◽  
Mary Kelly-Quinn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Atlantic Salmon ◽  
Quantitative Pcr ◽  
Salmo Salar ◽  
Environmental Dna ◽  
Coi Gene ◽  
List Type ◽  
The Pacific ◽  
Invasive Method ◽  
Species Specific ◽  
A Minor

AbstractThe Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar L.) has worldwide ecological, cultural and economic importance. The species has undergone extensive decline across its native range, yet concerns have been raised about its invasive potential in the Pacific. Knowledge on the distribution of this species is vital for addressing conservation goals.This study presents an eDNA assay to detect S. salar in water samples, using quantitative PCR (qPCR) technology. Species-specific primers and a minor groove binding (MGB) probe were designed for the assay, based on the mitochondrial cytochrome oxidase I (COI) gene.The results of this study indicate that eDNA is a highly sensitive tool for detecting S. salar in situ, and could potentially provide an alternative, non-invasive method for determining the distribution of this species.

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