Contributions to the Geology and Paleontology of the Canal Zone, Panama, and geologically related areas in central America and the West Indies. Part 11: The biologic character and geologic correlations of the sedimentary formations of Panama in their relation to the geologic history of Central America and the West Indies

The paper presents: 1) biologic summaries for each of the formations for which paleontologic data are available, with brief discussions of the geologic age; 2) geologic correlations of the formations and the distribution of their age-equivalents in Central America, the West Indies, and the southeastern United States; 3) an outline of the paleogeography of middle America. The biologic summaries are based on the paleontologic memoirs in this vol. by Messars. Howe, Berry, Chuchman, Jackson, Canu and Bassler and Pilsbry, Miss Rathbun and myself.

Acto de accessão de Luiz XVI, Rei de França, ao tratado de amisade e garantia de 11 de março de 1778 entre as côrtes de Portugal, e Hespanha, assignado em Madrid em 16 de julho de 1783 e ratificado por parte de Portugal em 5 de agosto, pela França em 8, e pela Hespanha em 15 do dito mez e anno

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Lei Maria da Penha : Lei nº 11.340, de 07 de agosto de 2006, que dispõe sobre mecanismos para coibir a violência doméstica e familiar contra a mulher

Analisa a lei que cria mecanismos para coibir a violência doméstica e familiar contra a mulher, nos termos do § 8º do art. 226 da Constituição Federal, da Convenção sobre a Eliminação de Todas as Formas de Discriminação contra as Mulheres e da Convenção Interamericana para Prevenir, Punir e Erradicar a Violência contra a Mulher; dispõe sobre a criação dos Juizados de Violência Doméstica e Familiar contra a Mulher; altera o Código de Processo Penal, o Código Penal e a Lei de Execução Penal; e dá outras providências.

Assistance in poverty alleviation through improved aquatic resources management in Asia-Pacific: DoF/NACA-STREAM/FAO Workshop on livelihoods approaches and analysis. Yangon, Union of Myanmar, 11-15 May 2004

This is the report of the “DoF/NACA-STREAM/FAO Workshop on Livelihoods Approaches and Analysis” that was conducted in Yangon, Union of Myanmar from 11-15 May 2004. The purpose of the workshop was to develop and document mechanisms for training in livelihoods approaches and analysis, and to build national capacity to conduct livelihoods studies. The workshop in Yangon was the first STREAM event in Myanmar, with colleagues coming to participate from Yangon and many Divisions and States throughout the country. The workshop in Yangon was the fourth in a series, the first of which was held in Iloilo City, Philippines, in November 2003, the second in Ranchi, India, in February 2004, and the third in Vientiane, Lao PDR in March 2004. A subsequent workshop will take place in Yunnan, China. The objectives of the workshop were to: Understand issues of interest to people whose livelihoods include aquatic resources management, especially those with limited resources Build “(national) livelihoods teams” to do livelihoods analyses and training, and share their experiences with communities and other stakeholders Share understandings of livelihoods approaches and analysis using participatory methods Review current NACA-STREAM livelihoods analysis documentation, adapt and supplement, towards the drafting of a Guide for Livelihoods Analysis Experience the use of participatory tools for livelihoods analysis Plan activities for carrying out livelihoods analyses, and Consider how to build capacity in monitoring and evaluation (M&E) and “significant change”. (Pdf contains 56 pages).

Caribbean connectivity: implications for Marine Protected Area Management. Proceedings of a Special Symposium, 9-11 November 2006, 59th Annual Meeting of the Gulf and Caribbean Fisheries Institute, Belize City, Belize

Executive Summary: Tropical marine ecosystems in the Caribbean region are inextricably linked through the movement of pollutants, nutrients, diseases, and other stressors, which threaten to further degrade coral reef communities. The magnitude of change that is occurring within the region is considerable, and solutions will require investigating pros and cons of networks of marine protected areas (MPAs), cooperation of neighboring countries, improved understanding of how external stressors degrade local marine resources, and ameliorating those stressors. Connectivity can be broadly defined as the exchange of materials (e.g., nutrients and pollutants), organisms, and genes and can be divided into: 1) genetic or evolutionary connectivity that concerns the exchange of organisms and genes, 2) demographic connectivity, which is the exchange of individuals among local groups, and 3) oceanographic connectivity, which includes flow of materials and circulation patterns and variability that underpin much of all these exchanges. Presently, we understand little about connectivity at specific locations beyond model outputs, and yet we must manage MPAs with connectivity in mind. A key to successful MPA management is how to most effectively work with scientists to acquire the information managers need. Oceanography connectivity is poorly understood, and even less is known about the shape of the dispersal curve for most species. Dispersal kernels differ for various systems, species, and life histories and are likely highly variable in space and time. Furthermore, the implications of different dispersal kernels on population dynamics and management of species is unknown. However, small dispersal kernels are the norm - not the exception. Linking patterns of dispersal to management options is difficult given the present state of knowledge. The behavioral component of larval dispersal has a major impact on where larvae settle. Individual larval behavior and life history details are required to produce meaningful simulations of population connectivity. Biological inputs are critical determinants of dispersal outcomes beyond what can be gleaned from models of passive dispersal. There is considerable temporal and spatial variation to connectivity patterns. New models are increasingly being developed, but these must be validated to understand upstream-downstream neighborhoods, dispersal corridors, stepping stones, and source/sink dynamics. At present, models are mainly useful for providing generalities and generating hypotheses. Low-technology approaches such as drifter vials and oceanographic drogues are useful, affordable options for understanding local connectivity. The “silver bullet” approach to MPA design may not be possible for several reasons. Genetic connectivity studies reveal divergent population genetic structures despite similar larval life histories. Historical stochasticity in reproduction and/or recruitment likely has important, longlasting consequences on present day genetic structure. (PDF has 200 pages.)

Diário da Constituinte [gravação de vídeo] : [programa n. 228]

Governadores do Norte, Nordeste e Centro-Oeste se reúnem com a bancada de constituintes dessas três regiões com o intuito de apoiar propostas que melhorem a distribuição de renda. O Deputado Heráclito Forte (PMDB-PI) declara que essas regiões unidas propiciarão uma maioria suficiente para que sejam tratadas de igual para igual com as demais. O Deputado Délio Braz (PMDB-GO) reclama que São Paulo, Minas Gerais e Rio de Janeiro sempre ficaram com a maior parte dos recursos e que as demais regiões também precisam se desenvolver. Tasso Jereissati, governador do Ceará, declara que, em qualquer circunstância, os Estados pobres só têm condição de fazer valer os seus direitos à medida que estejam unidos. Marcelo Miranda, governador do Mato Grosso do Sul, afirma que a hora é de distribuir recursos com os Estados e Municípios. O Deputado Albérico Cordeiro (PFL-AL) esclarece que a obtenção de mais recursos para as regiões mais pobres beneficia as regiões mais ricas, pois evitará o aumento dos bolsões de miséria criados pelo êxodo do Norte e do Nordeste. Henrique Santillo, governador de Goiás, acredita que o país só se transformará numa nação moderna e justa se tiver condições de ocupar racionalmente o seu território e desconcentrar o desenvolvimento econômico e social. Na sessão O Povo Pergunta, cidadão quer saber o que a Assembleia Nacional Constituinte (ANC) pode fazer para democratizar a justiça no país. O Deputado Silvio Abreu (PMDB-MG) responde que a criação da Defensoria Pública é muito importante porque atingirá todos os segmentos da população. Reunião da Comissão de Sistematização da Assembleia Nacional Constituinte (ANC) discute três assuntos: a criação do Estado do Triângulo em Minas Gerais; propostas em benefício dos deficientes físicos e a questão do plebiscito. O Deputado Chico Humberto (PDT-MG) defende a criação do Estado do Triângulo. O Deputado Nelson Seixas (PDT-SP), que é também Presidente da Federação Nacional das APAEs, defende as propostas que tratam sobre o deficiente físico. O Deputado Lysanêas Maciel (PDT-RJ) apresentou proposta para a realização de um plebiscito quarenta e cinco dias após a promulgação da nova Carta .

First SPARK-STREAM Workshop on livelihoods and languages, Bangkok, Thailand, 9-11 April 2003. Livelihoods and languages: a SPARK-STREAM learning and communications process

The First SPARK-STREAM Workshop on Livelihoods and Languages took place in Bangkok, Thailand, from 9-11 April 2003. It was the first activity in a SPARK-STREAM learning and communications process around livelihoods and languages. (PDF contains 53 pages)

涠11-平台结构强度全尺度原位监测研究

以力学为主线而进行的多学科综合的研究。主要工作包括平台结构应力、加速度和风、浪、流环境的监测与分析,疲劳分析和寿命估算,极端环境条件下平台人员工作安全性评估,以及数据的采集和处理技术。研究结果给定了与海洋平台结构设计和运行安全密切相关的力学规律和重要资料,为平台结构的强度设计与评估提供了实用依据。

Precision of age determination of northern offshore spotted dolphins.

We investigated within- and between-reader precision in estimating age for northern offshore spotted dolphins and possible effects on precision from the sex and age-class of specimens. Age was estimated from patterns of growth layer groups i n the dentine and cementum of the dolphins' teeth. Each specimen was aged at least three times by each of two persons. Two data samples were studied. The first comprised 800 of each sex from animals collected during 1973-78. The second included 45 females collected during 1981. There were significant, generally downward trends through time in the estimates from multiple readings of the 1973-78 data. These trends were slight, and age distributions from last readings and mean estimates per specimen appeared to be homogeneous. The largest factor affecting precision in the 1973-78 data set was between-reader variation. In light of the relatively high within-reader precision (trends considered), the consistent between-reader differences suggest a problem of accuracy rather than precision for this series. Within-reader coefficients of variation averaged approximately 7% and 11%. Pooling the data resulted i n an average coefficient of variation near 16%. Within- and between-reader precision were higher for the 1981 sample, and the data homogeneous over both factors. CVs averaged near 5% and 6% for the two readers. These results point to further refinements in reading the 1981 series. Properties of the 1981 sample may be partly responsible for greater precision: by chance there were proportionately fewer older dolphins included, and preparation and selection criteria were probably more stringent. (PDF contains 35 pages.)

Comentários ao PL 2177/11, que Institui o Código Nacional de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação

Analisa o Substitutivo ao PL 2177/111 que Institui o Código Nacional de Ciência, Tecnologia e Inovação (Código de CT&I) que busca incentivar o desenvolvimento do setor através de dois grandes eixos: i) a simplificação de processos administrativos, de pessoal e financeiro nas instituições públicas de pesquisa, e; ii) a integração de empresas privadas ao sistema público de pesquisa.

Biology and fisheries of swordfish, Xiphias gladius: Papers from the International Symposium on Pacific Swordfish, Ensenada, Mexico, 11-14 December 1994

The swordfish, Xiphias gladius, is a large migratory oceanic species. It is widely distributed in tropical, temperate, and sometimes cold waters of all oceans, and is usually found in areas with sea-surface temperatures above 13°C. It can reach a maximum size of 540 kg, and is a favorite food fish in many countries. It is excellent for steaks, canning, or teriyaki, the Japanese dish of meat grilled with sugar, soy sauce, and rice wine. Swordfish is harvested commercially throughout its distribution, in both coastal and high-seas fisheries. Sport fisheries for swordfish are very small compared to those for other billfishes, accounting for no more than a few hundred fish per year. (PDF file contains 284 pages.)