Quantum effects in linguistic endeavors

Classifying the information content of neural spike trains in a linguistic endeavor, an uncertainty relation emerges between the bit size of a word and its duration. This uncertainty is associated with the task of synchronizing the spike trains of different duration representing different words. The uncertainty involves peculiar quantum features, so that word comparison amounts to measurement-based-quantum computation. Such a quantum behavior explains the onset and decay of the memory window connecting successive pieces of a linguistic text. The behavior here discussed is applicable to other reported evidences of quantum effects in human linguistic processes, so far lacking a plausible framework, since either no efforts to assign an appropriate quantum constant had been associated or speculating on microscopic processes dependent on Planck's constant resulted in unrealistic decoherence times

Sensory endeavors

Thesis (M.F.A.) University of Alaska Fairbanks, 2007'Sensory Endeavors, ' a collection of seven short stories, uses a variety of protagonists to explore different themes. Breaking with traditional short story collections, I have put together stories with no apparent connection in an attempt to span the vastness of human existence. In 'Playing Chess, ' a middle-aged phone sex operator learns to accept the fact that her dying father is more important than the men on the other end of the phone. 'Things of Light and Beauty' travels through a girl's imagination as she escapes the house in which her mother dies and her father ignores her, until her fantasy world helps her recapture happiness. The stories, while investigating common human experiences, use bizarre, and sometimes fantastical, scenarios to explore these experiences. In 'Legs, ' a man's wife chops off both his legs, which leads to a rift between two lifelong friends. The protagonist of 'Drowning' disappears into the ocean on some nights, and this inhibits her ability to have a child. Throughout the collection, the stories embrace the unexpected to demonstrate that no matter the situation, at the heart of everyone, is a common humanity.Drowning -- Giving up -- A game of chess -- Cherry, waiting to die -- Where the water is warm -- Legs -- Things of light and beauty

Fruitless Endeavors

Man waits for a fish to bite on Raystown Lake

Endeavors 2004-05

Research, discovery for Nebraskans; Tallow key to new cholesterol fighter; Exploring genetics of potential biological threat; Creating wearable corn – husks, that is; Tracking helps predict landslide sites; Assessing foot-and-mouth test kits; New mapping system tracks livestock diseases; Remote images could predict crop health; Exploring genetics behind obesity; Team seeks lower cost ways to reduce arsenic; Larger, softer kernels boost feed value; Alternative crops could aid Panhandle; Analysis examines impact of GM crops; Better understanding servant-leadership; Simulation tool aids corn growers; Devising ways to predict livestock odors; Local produce could help growers, chefs; Using corn for ethanol makes energy sense; Sensors should reveal soil differences; IDing safe levels of manure for growing crop

Endeavors 2002-03

CONTENTS: ARD scientists target issues important to all Nebraskans New beef products rooted in IANR research Food industry mergers mostly create higher prices for consumers Inhibitors might help cut livestock methane Child care a big concern for rural women Team tests strategies to reduce E. coli Decorative millet earns All-America Selections Gold award Variety selection key to sugarbeet production Test makes cooking oil quality check fast, easy Team developing lake classification system for assessing water quality in agricultural areas Protein supplement improves heifer rebreeding An integrated approach to tough, healthy turf Chicory industry emerging from Panhandle research Textile scientist’s work helps establish national sun-protective clothing standards Case studies part of project to ID higher-value markets Team explores how best to maximize corn yields Carrot chips could help combat vision problems Center pivots key in water management Technology might improve access to counseling Keeping pigs in same pen beats mixing, sorting Glimpses at ARD Researc

Endeavors 2007-08

CONTENTS: New approach delays soybean irrigation, maintains yields New group focuses on bioenergy crops in the Midwest Sandhills dunes more stable than once thought Take ‘may contain food allergen’ labels seriously Advanced infrared camera expands hydrology research UNL-based Drought Mitigation Center has new leadership Carbohydrates in milk can help block bacteria Tending human tendons using ultrasound Research studies effect of one-time tillage on no-till IANR, cattle feeders partners in cattle research Medical, animal researchers to collaborate Rural Nebraskans not the retiring type, poll shows IANR returns 15 to 1 benefit for each tax dollar New components of plant immunity being identified Developing dicamba-resistant broadleaf crops New software analyzes biofuel production Supplemental nutrition late in pregnancy can produce heftier heifers with improved pregnancy rates ARD on the We

Endeavors 2006-07

CONTENTS: ARD innovation has statewide impact New beef products rooted in IANR research Mixing drier, bulkier materials with wet ethanol byproducts increases storage life, flexibility of feed Agronomy prof heads new energy center partnership with NPPD Water Optimizer to be enhanced, expanded UNL scientists helping to identify ethanol co-products’ potential in dairy cow, swine diets Research provides glimpse into Sandhills’ past New grant supports organic farming research Rural Poll reflects reservations about newcomers Economic study measures benefits of increasing storage of recreation water in Lake McConaughy Sorghum, millet research connects UNL with U.S., global researchers in cooperative program Sorghum, millet research connects UNL with U.S., global researchers in cooperative program UNL researchers turn agricultural wastes into fabrics UNL among leading institutions in GMO trials Entomologists studying oxalic acid for control of varroa mites in bee colonies UNL scientists working on national team to boost wheat quality, disease resistance DNA New technologies helping producers deal with drought IANR study will reduce phosphorus levels in livestock manure to limit runoff IANR entomologists set aphid thresholds, offer insight to biocontrols Odor Footprint Tool offers information about livestock odors’ whereabouts Research seeks to improve potential of soybean oil for biodiesel use Glimpses at ARD Researc

Endeavors 2005-06

CONTENTS: Sharing discoveries, innovations statewide New tool aids crop decisions when water restricted Quantifying impact of attack on nation’s grain marketing system Soy oil finding’s help shape food allergen labeling laws Feedlot heat stress research saves millions Field trials providing info to combat soybean rust Initiative increases UNL expertise, collaboration for water research Cattle grazing influences bird nesting in Sandhills Demand growing for IANR’s improved, water-thrifty buffalograsses Lighter weight replacement heifers cut feed costs without hurting reproductive performance Undergrads and scientists team on research efforts Studies provide insights about antibiotics’ fate in soil Nutrition research finds many pre-school children short on key vitamins Ozone cleans soil contaminated with explosives New Sandhills facilities will aid research Research provides info to help turn crops into fuel Soybeans packed with beneficial omega-3 in the works Probing genetic clues to reproductive development Entomologists’ findings could cut aphid damage Researchers exploring subsurface irrigation’s potential Glimpses at ARD Researc

Endeavors 2006-07

CONTENTS: ARD innovation has statewide impact New beef products rooted in IANR research Mixing drier, bulkier materials with wet ethanol byproducts increases storage life, flexibility of feed Agronomy prof heads new energy center partnership with NPPD Water Optimizer to be enhanced, expanded UNL scientists helping to identify ethanol co-products’ potential in dairy cow, swine diets Research provides glimpse into Sandhills’ past New grant supports organic farming research Rural Poll reflects reservations about newcomers Economic study measures benefits of increasing storage of recreation water in Lake McConaughy Sorghum, millet research connects UNL with U.S., global researchers in cooperative program Sorghum, millet research connects UNL with U.S., global researchers in cooperative program UNL researchers turn agricultural wastes into fabrics UNL among leading institutions in GMO trials Entomologists studying oxalic acid for control of varroa mites in bee colonies UNL scientists working on national team to boost wheat quality, disease resistance DNA New technologies helping producers deal with drought IANR study will reduce phosphorus levels in livestock manure to limit runoff IANR entomologists set aphid thresholds, offer insight to biocontrols Odor Footprint Tool offers information about livestock odors’ whereabouts Research seeks to improve potential of soybean oil for biodiesel use Glimpses at ARD Researc