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Theory provides more precise estimates of large-area biodiversity
Published July 9, 2009, 3:58 pm, UC Berkeley NewsCenter
The Census Bureau is good at profiling the U.S. population by sampling small groups of people, but biologists lack a good way to estimate the richness of life in large areas based on small-area studies. Ecologist John Harte has developed a new theory that does a much better job predicting biodiversity in large biomes and could be a boon to conservation biologists.
New theory gives more precise estimates of large-scale biodiversity
Published July 9, 2009, 2:29 pm, EurekAlert!
( University of California - Berkeley ) The Census Bureau is good at profiling the US population by sampling small groups of people. Biologists, however, lack a good theory of how to estimate the richness of life in large areas like the Amazon from small-plot studies. UC Berkeley ecologist John Harte has applied information theory to develop a new and robust theory that does a much better job ...
Sheriff reserves: An elite bunch
Published July 9, 2009, 10:34 am, Lake County Leader & Advertiser
POLSON — At the beck and call of the sheriff, these tireless volunteers give many hours of their time each month helping to keep the people of Lake County safe. With over double the amount of training hours required by the state, these reserve deputies are, without a doubt, a cut above the rest.
Champaign students prepare for Advanced Placement work
Published July 9, 2009, 6:09 am, The Champaign News-Gazette
CHAMPAIGN – It may be summer, but Myha Brown is spending her mornings in the classroom, getting a head start on the Advanced Placement history class she'll take this fall. The Centennial junior is participating in a new program to help juniors and seniors from Central and Centennial high schools in Champaign prepare for AP classes. Brown said the class is helping her better understand the summer ...
Summer baseball roundup
Published July 9, 2009, 4:53 am, Greeley Tribune
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Moskovits thrives in clutch
Published July 9, 2009, 4:45 am, Daily Pilot
If one at-bat summed up Danny Moskovits’ senior year at Corona del Mar High, the last one coming in the Sea Kings’ final victory is the best way to tell it.
On the road with American Indian culture
Published July 8, 2009, 8:07 am, Pipestone County Star
Many people in Pipestone know Bud and Rona Johnston, husband and wife, president and treasurer of The Keepers of the Sacred Tradition of Pipemakers headquartered in a renovated depot on N. Hiawatha Ave. aside the giant shape of an American Indian pipe.
Ballet not just for kids
Published July 8, 2009, 4:21 am, Traverse City Record-Eagle
When Sue Vignola's husband was seriously ill four years ago, she turned to a childhood friend for comfort: ballet. Commuting two hours a week for an adult ballet class at Dance Arts Academy, she continued attending classes even after her husband died.
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Published July 8, 2009, 4:19 am, Grand Traverse Herald
TRAVERSE CITY -- When Sue Vignola's husband was seriously ill four years ago, she turned to a childhood friend for comfort: ballet.
Learning curve for Carman
Published July 8, 2009, 3:02 am, Portsmouth Herald
EXETER and#8212; Carson Cross has seen a lot of good things playing American Legion baseball for Exeter Post 32 these past three summers, and what's he seeing from teammate Logan Carman these days ranks right up there.
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