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Tasker H. Bliss and the Creation of the Modern American Army, 1853-1930
TASKER H. BLISS AND THE CREATION OF THE MODERN AMERICAN ARMY, 1853-1930 _________________________________________________________ A Dissertation Submitted to the Temple University Graduate Board __________________________________________________________ in Partial Fulfillment of the Requirements for the Degree of DOCTOR OF PHILOSOPHY __________________________________________________________ by Thomas R. English December 2014 Examining Committee Members: Richard Immerman, Advisory Chair, Temple University, Department of History Gregory J. W. Urwin, Temple University, Department of History Jay Lockenour, Temple University, Department of History Daniel W. Crofts, External Member,The College of New Jersey, Department of History, Emeritus ii © Copyright 2014 By Thomas R. English All Rights Reserved iii ABSTRACT A commonplace observation among historians describes one or another historical period as a time of “transition” or a particular person as a “transitional figure.” In the history of the United States Army, scholars apply those terms especially to the late- nineteenth century “Old Army.” This categorization has helped create a shelf of biographies of some of the transitional figures of the era. Leonard Wood, John J. Pershing, Robert Lee Bullard, William Harding Carter, Henry Tureman Allen, Nelson Appleton Miles and John McCallister Schofield have all been the subject of excellent scholarly works. Tasker Howard Bliss has remained among the missing in that group, in spite of the important activities that marked his career and the wealth of source materials he left behind. Bliss belongs on that list because, like the others, his career demonstrates the changing nature of the U.S. Army between 1871 and 1917. Bliss served for the most part in administrative positions in the United States and in the American overseas empire. -
Conservation Assessment for Cryptomastix Hendersoni
Conservation Assessment for Cryptomastix hendersoni, Columbia Oregonian Cryptomastix hendersoni, photograph by Bill Leonard, used with permission. Originally issued as Management Recommendations February 1999 by John S. Applegarth Revised Sept 2005 by Nancy Duncan Updated April 2015 By: Sarah Foltz Jordan & Scott Hoffman Black (Xerces Society) Reviewed by: Tom Burke USDA Forest Service Region 6 and USDI Bureau of Land Management, Oregon and Washington Interagency Special Status and Sensitive Species Program Cryptomastix hendersoni - Page 1 Preface Summary of 2015 update: The framework of the original document was reformatted to more closely conform to the standards for the Forest Service and BLM for Conservation Assessment development in Oregon and Washington. Additions to this version of the Assessment include NatureServe ranks, photographs of the species, and Oregon/Washington distribution maps based on the record database that was compiled/updated in 2014. Distribution, habitat, life history, taxonomic information, and other sections in the Assessment have been updated to reflect new data and information that has become available since earlier versions of this document were produced. A textual summary of records that have been gathered between 2005 and 2014 is provided, including number and location of new records, any noteworthy range extensions, and any new documentations on FS/BLM land units. A complete assessment of the species’ occurrence on Forest Service and BLM lands in Oregon and Washington is also provided, including relative abundance on each unit. Cryptomastix hendersoni - Page 2 Table of Contents Preface 1 Executive Summary 4 I. Introduction 6 A. Goal 6 B. Scope 6 C. Management Status 6 II. Classification and Description 7 A. -
Global Change Education Resource Guide. INSTITUTION National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Washington, DC
DOCUMENT RESUME ED 402 175 SE 059 389 AUTHOR Mortensen, Lynn L., Ed. TITLE Global Change Education Resource Guide. INSTITUTION National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Washington, DC. Office of Global Programs. SPONS AGENCY Department of Agriculture, Washington, D.C.; National Aeronautics and Space Administration, Washington, D.C. PUB DATE [96] NOTE 680p. AVAILABLE FROMNational Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Office of Global Programs, 1100 Wayne Avenue, Suite 1225, Silver Spring, MD 20910. PUB TYPE Collected Works Conference Proceedings (021) Guides Non-Classroom Use (055) Audiovisual /Non -Print Materials (100) EDRS PRICE MF04/PC28 Plus Postage. DESCRIPTORS Climate Change; *Decision Making Skills; Ecology; *Environmental Education; *Global Warming; *Greenhouse Effect; *Science Curriculum; Secondary Education; Videotape Recordings ABSTRACT This guide is intended as an aid to educators who conduct programs and activities on climate and global change issues for a variety of audiences. The selected set of currently available materials are appropriate for both formal and informal programs in environmental education and can help frame and clarify some of the key issues associated with changes in the global environment. Sections in the guide are as follows: natural climate variability, greenhouse effect, sea-level rise, ozone depletion, ecosystem response, and decision-making under scientific uncertainty, and an extensive bibliography. Fact sheets, articles, learning activities, full-color overhead transparencies, and duplicate slides are included within each topic area. The fact sheets display short summaries of current information and data. Scripts for the overhead color transparencies, an edited videotaped version of the proceedings of a national video conference for educators about global change, and a collection of satellite photographs of the earth's changing surface are also provided. -
Compilation, References, Kimberlite, Diamond
Ontario Geological Survey Open File Report 6067 A Compilation of References for Kimberlite, Diamond and Related Topics 2001 ONTARIO GEOLOGICAL SURVEY Open File Report 6067 A Compilation of References for Kimberlite, Diamond and Related Topics by R.P. Sage and T. Gareau 2001 Parts of this publication may be quoted if credit is given. It is recommended that reference to this publication be made in the following form: Sage, R.P.and Gareau, T.2001. A compilation of references for kimberlite, diamond and related topics; Ontario Geological Survey, Open File Report 6067, 101p. e Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2001 e Queen’s Printer for Ontario, 2001. Open File Reports of the Ontario Geological Survey are available for viewing at the Mines Library in Sudbury, at the Mines and Minerals Information Centre in Toronto, and at the regional Mines and Minerals office whose district includes the area covered by the report (see below). Copies can be purchased at Publication Sales and the office whose district includes the area covered by the report. Al- though a particular report may not be in stock at locations other than the Publication Sales office in Sudbury, they can generally be obtained within 3 working days. All telephone, fax, mail and e-mail orders should be directed to the Publica- tion Sales office in Sudbury. Use of VISA or MasterCard ensures the fastest possible service. Cheques or money orders should be made payable to the Minister of Finance. Mines and Minerals Information Centre (MMIC) Tel: (416) 314-3800 Macdonald Block, Room M2-17 1-800-665-4480(toll free inside Ontario) 900 Bay St. -
Identification of Terrestrial Gastropods Species in Sohag Governorate, Egypt
View metadata, citation and similar papers at core.ac.uk brought to you by CORE provided by Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science 3(1): 45-48 (2018) https://doi.org/10.26832/24566632.2018.030105 This content is available online at AESA Archives of Agriculture and Environmental Science Journal homepage: www.aesacademy.org e-ISSN: 2456-6632 ORIGINAL RESEARCH ARTICLE Identification of terrestrial gastropods species in Sohag Governorate, Egypt Abd El-Aleem Saad Soliman Desoky Department of Plant protection (Agriculture Zoology), Faculty of Agriculture, Sohag University, EGYPT E-mail: [email protected] ARTICLE HISTORY ABSTRACT Received: 15 January 2018 The study aims to identify of terrestrial gastropods species in Sohag Governorate during the Revised received: 10 February 2018 year 2016 and 2017. The present study was carried out for survey and identification for ran- Accepted: 21 February 2018 dom land snail in 11 districts, i.e. (Tema, Tahta, Gehyena, El-Maragha, Saqultah, Sohag, Akhmim, El-Monshah, Gerga, El-Balyana, and Dar El-Salam) at Sohag Governorate, Egypt. Samples were collected from 5 different locations in each district during 2016-2017 seasons. The monthly Keywords samples were taken from winter and summer crops (areas were cultivated with the field crops Egypt such as wheat, Egyptian clover, and vegetables crops. The results showed that found two spe- Eobania vermiculata cies of land snails, Monacha obstracta (Montagu) and Eobania vermiculata (Muller). It was -
Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation in the Intermountain Region Part 1
United States Department of Agriculture Climate Change Vulnerability and Adaptation in the Intermountain Region Part 1 Forest Rocky Mountain General Technical Report Service Research Station RMRS-GTR-375 April 2018 Halofsky, Jessica E.; Peterson, David L.; Ho, Joanne J.; Little, Natalie, J.; Joyce, Linda A., eds. 2018. Climate change vulnerability and adaptation in the Intermountain Region. Gen. Tech. Rep. RMRS-GTR-375. Fort Collins, CO: U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service, Rocky Mountain Research Station. Part 1. pp. 1–197. Abstract The Intermountain Adaptation Partnership (IAP) identified climate change issues relevant to resource management on Federal lands in Nevada, Utah, southern Idaho, eastern California, and western Wyoming, and developed solutions intended to minimize negative effects of climate change and facilitate transition of diverse ecosystems to a warmer climate. U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service scientists, Federal resource managers, and stakeholders collaborated over a 2-year period to conduct a state-of-science climate change vulnerability assessment and develop adaptation options for Federal lands. The vulnerability assessment emphasized key resource areas— water, fisheries, vegetation and disturbance, wildlife, recreation, infrastructure, cultural heritage, and ecosystem services—regarded as the most important for ecosystems and human communities. The earliest and most profound effects of climate change are expected for water resources, the result of declining snowpacks causing higher peak winter -
Freshwater Mussels of the Pacific Northwest
Freshwater Mussels of the Pacifi c Northwest Ethan Nedeau, Allan K. Smith, and Jen Stone Freshwater Mussels of the Pacifi c Northwest CONTENTS Part One: Introduction to Mussels..................1 What Are Freshwater Mussels?...................2 Life History..............................................3 Habitat..................................................5 Role in Ecosystems....................................6 Diversity and Distribution............................9 Conservation and Management................11 Searching for Mussels.............................13 Part Two: Field Guide................................15 Key Terms.............................................16 Identifi cation Key....................................17 Floaters: Genus Anodonta.......................19 California Floater...................................24 Winged Floater.....................................26 Oregon Floater......................................28 Western Floater.....................................30 Yukon Floater........................................32 Western Pearlshell.................................34 Western Ridged Mussel..........................38 Introduced Bivalves................................41 Selected Readings.................................43 www.watertenders.org AUTHORS Ethan Nedeau, biodrawversity, www.biodrawversity.com Allan K. Smith, Pacifi c Northwest Native Freshwater Mussel Workgroup Jen Stone, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Columbia River Fisheries Program Offi ce, Vancouver, WA ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Illustrations, -
Freshwater Mussels Pacific Northwest
Freshwater Mussels of the Pacifi c Northwest Ethan Nedeau, Allan K. Smith, and Jen Stone Freshwater Mussels of the Pacifi c Northwest CONTENTS Part One: Introduction to Mussels..................1 What Are Freshwater Mussels?...................2 Life History..............................................3 Habitat..................................................5 Role in Ecosystems....................................6 Diversity and Distribution............................9 Conservation and Management................11 Searching for Mussels.............................13 Part Two: Field Guide................................15 Key Terms.............................................16 Identifi cation Key....................................17 Floaters: Genus Anodonta.......................19 California Floater...................................24 Winged Floater.....................................26 Oregon Floater......................................28 Western Floater.....................................30 Yukon Floater........................................32 Western Pearlshell.................................34 Western Ridged Mussel..........................38 Introduced Bivalves................................41 Selected Readings.................................43 www.watertenders.org AUTHORS Ethan Nedeau, biodrawversity, www.biodrawversity.com Allan K. Smith, Pacifi c Northwest Native Freshwater Mussel Workgroup Jen Stone, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Columbia River Fisheries Program Offi ce, Vancouver, WA ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS Illustrations, -
2010 Animal Species of Concern
MONTANA NATURAL HERITAGE PROGRAM Animal Species of Concern Species List Last Updated 08/05/2010 219 Species of Concern 86 Potential Species of Concern All Records (no filtering) A program of the University of Montana and Natural Resource Information Systems, Montana State Library Introduction The Montana Natural Heritage Program (MTNHP) serves as the state's information source for animals, plants, and plant communities with a focus on species and communities that are rare, threatened, and/or have declining trends and as a result are at risk or potentially at risk of extirpation in Montana. This report on Montana Animal Species of Concern is produced jointly by the Montana Natural Heritage Program (MTNHP) and Montana Department of Fish, Wildlife, and Parks (MFWP). Montana Animal Species of Concern are native Montana animals that are considered to be "at risk" due to declining population trends, threats to their habitats, and/or restricted distribution. Also included in this report are Potential Animal Species of Concern -- animals for which current, often limited, information suggests potential vulnerability or for which additional data are needed before an accurate status assessment can be made. Over the last 200 years, 5 species with historic breeding ranges in Montana have been extirpated from the state; Woodland Caribou (Rangifer tarandus), Greater Prairie-Chicken (Tympanuchus cupido), Passenger Pigeon (Ectopistes migratorius), Pilose Crayfish (Pacifastacus gambelii), and Rocky Mountain Locust (Melanoplus spretus). Designation as a Montana Animal Species of Concern or Potential Animal Species of Concern is not a statutory or regulatory classification. Instead, these designations provide a basis for resource managers and decision-makers to make proactive decisions regarding species conservation and data collection priorities in order to avoid additional extirpations. -
Rationales for Animal Species Considered for Species of Conservation Concern, Sequoia National Forest
Rationales for Animal Species Considered for Species of Conservation Concern Sequoia National Forest Prepared by: Wildlife Biologists and Biologist Planner Regional Office, Sequoia National Forest and Washington Office Enterprise Program For: Sequoia National Forest June 2019 In accordance with Federal civil rights law and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) civil rights regulations and policies, the USDA, its Agencies, offices, and employees, and institutions participating in or administering USDA programs are prohibited from discriminating based on race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity (including gender expression), sexual orientation, disability, age, marital status, family/parental status, income derived from a public assistance program, political beliefs, or reprisal or retaliation for prior civil rights activity, in any program or activity conducted or funded by USDA (not all bases apply to all programs). Remedies and complaint filing deadlines vary by program or incident. Persons with disabilities who require alternative means of communication for program information (e.g., Braille, large print, audiotape, American Sign Language, etc.) should contact the responsible Agency or USDA’s TARGET Center at (202) 720-2600 (voice and TTY) or contact USDA through the Federal Relay Service at (800) 877-8339. Additionally, program information may be made available in languages other than English. To file a program discrimination complaint, complete the USDA Program Discrimination Complaint Form, AD-3027, found online at http://www.ascr.usda.gov/complaint_filing_cust.html and at any USDA office or write a letter addressed to USDA and provide in the letter all of the information requested in the form. To request a copy of the complaint form, call (866) 632-9992. -
Integrating Life History Traits Into Predictive Phylogeography
Received: 20 August 2018 | Revised: 4 January 2019 | Accepted: 16 January 2019 DOI: 10.1111/mec.15029 ORIGINAL ARTICLE Integrating life history traits into predictive phylogeography Jack Sullivan1,2* | Megan L. Smith3* | Anahí Espíndola1,4 | Megan Ruffley1,2 | Andrew Rankin1,2 | David Tank1,2 | Bryan Carstens3 1Department of Biological Sciences, University of Idaho, Moscow, Abstract Idaho Predictive phylogeography seeks to aggregate genetic, environmental and taxonomic 2 Institute for Bioinformatics and data from multiple species in order to make predictions about unsampled taxa using Evolutionary Studies, University of Idaho, Moscow, Idaho machine‐learning techniques such as Random Forests. To date, organismal trait data 3Department of Ecology, Evolution and have infrequently been incorporated into predictive frameworks due to difficulties Organismal Biology, The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio inherent to the scoring of trait data across a taxonomically broad set of taxa. We re‐ 4Department of Entomology, University of fine predictive frameworks from two North American systems, the inland temperate Maryland, College Park, Maryland rainforests of the Pacific Northwest and the Southwestern Arid Lands (SWAL), by Correspondence incorporating a number of organismal trait variables. Our results indicate that incor‐ Jack Sullivan, Department of Biological porating life history traits as predictor variables improves the performance of the Sciences, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID. Email: [email protected] supervised machine‐learning approach to predictive phylogeography, especially for Funding information the SWAL system, in which predictions made from only taxonomic and climate vari‐ National Science Foundation, Grant/Award ables meets only moderate success. In particular, traits related to reproduction (e.g., Numbers: DEB 14575199, DEB 1457726, DG‐1343012; NSF GRFP; Ohio State reproductive mode; clutch size) and trophic level appear to be particularly informa‐ University; Institute for Bioinformatics and tive to the predictive framework. -
Invertebrates
State Wildlife Action Plan Update Appendix A-5 Species of Greatest Conservation Need Fact Sheets INVERTEBRATES Conservation Status and Concern Biology and Life History Distribution and Abundance Habitat Needs Stressors Conservation Actions Needed Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife 2015 Appendix A-5 SGCN Invertebrates – Fact Sheets Table of Contents What is Included in Appendix A-5 1 MILLIPEDE 2 LESCHI’S MILLIPEDE (Leschius mcallisteri)........................................................................................................... 2 MAYFLIES 4 MAYFLIES (Ephemeroptera) ................................................................................................................................ 4 [unnamed] (Cinygmula gartrelli) .................................................................................................................... 4 [unnamed] (Paraleptophlebia falcula) ............................................................................................................ 4 [unnamed] (Paraleptophlebia jenseni) ............................................................................................................ 4 [unnamed] (Siphlonurus autumnalis) .............................................................................................................. 4 [unnamed] (Cinygmula gartrelli) .................................................................................................................... 4 [unnamed] (Paraleptophlebia falcula) ...........................................................................................................