Wiederfund der Kugelspinne Theridion betteni in Sachsen-Anhalt

Im Ostharz (TK 25 4130 SW) wurde die Kugelspinne Theridion betteni Wiehle, 1960 (Araneae: Theridiidae) im Rahmen einer Exkursion von Mitgliedern des Forums mitteleuropäischer Spinnen (Lemke 2011) am 15. Mai 2011 wiedergefunden. Eine Sammelgenehmigung für Rote Liste-Bearbeiter des Landesamtes für Umweltschutz lag vor. T. betteni ist eine bis zu 4 mm große Kugelspinne. Der Vorderkörper (Prosoma) ist dunkelbraun und ungezeichnet. Der Hinterkörper (Opisthosoma) trägt ein undeutliches gewelltes Mittelband, das sich farblich wenig vom dunkelgrau gefleckten Hintergrund absetzt. Die Beine sind hell gefärbt und dunkelbraun geringelt. T. betteni bevorzugt Blockhalden und Felsen als Lebensraum (Wiehle 1965, Rŭžička 2000)

Exploring the Transition from Classroom Teacher to Vice-Principal in Rural Schools

This research study investigates the experiences of classroom teachers who have transitioned into leadership roles as vice-principals in a rural school board in South-western Ontario. It looks specifically at personal and organizational factors that influenced their transition to a leadership position, as well as the paths that took them from the classroom to the vice-principal’s office. This study examines these transitions in both elementary and secondary schools specifically it explores how the teachers decided to make the transition into an administrative role, the challenges they face, and the duties within their new role. This study aims to document and develop awareness into how teachers experience the transition into the new vice-principal role. The research focuses on new vice-principals employed in one rural school board in South-western Ontario. Eight vice-principals, new to the role within the last two years were interviewed using semi-structured. This research will be valuable to current vice-principals, teachers transitioning to a leadership role, and those considering a leadership position. Similarly, the conclusions of this study have the potential to inform the school board’s recruitment and support initiatives for aspiring leaders

\u27The environment says it\u27s okay\u27: The tension between peer support and police culture

This study evaluates the implementation and subsequent operation of a peer support program in a Canadian police service. Data was collected from an online survey, available to the police service for a period of one year, and 16 in-depth interviews with peer support team members. There is very little data on police peer support programs in the literature. Thus, the purpose of the survey was to gain an understanding of what issues members believe a peer support program should address, the circumstances under which they would seek help from the peer support program, and the reasons they may or may not use the program. The interviews were conducted with a view to eliciting respondent views on program training, implementation, logistics, and issues of policy and practice. According to the literature, police peer support programs should work, in theory, based on the belief that police officers relate to and trust other officers more than they do outsiders. However, this study found that cultural issues involving trust, confidentiality and stigma attached to mental health, stand as potential barriers to the success of the program

Like a Hurricane: A Brief Narrative on the Recent Developments of the Print Reference Collection at the University of Winnipeg

A paper presented by Michael Hohner as part of the panel session Print Reference Collections: The Future is Ours

How distributed energy resources and dynamic pricing interact to modify residential electricity loads

In this paper, we develop a model to analyze the effects of different electricity pricing regimes on the consumption decisions of consumers with installed solar photovoltaic generation assets under different asset configurations. Specifically, we explore the impacts of pricing structures (static, time-of-use, and real-time pricing) and technology deployments (grid only, solar, solar+battery) on consumers and utilities. Distributed energy resources (DERs) by including energy storage can resolve the issues of intermittency and timing differences currently addressed by net metering. Adding energy storage with solar panels allows consumers to be completely grid-independent. Grid independence drastically changes the relationship consumers have with the grid and grid services. Individuals can increase resilience and have greater control of their costs. It may also create an opportunity for utilities to leverage consumer investment in distributed generation and storage technologies to improve grid operations and service. Encouraging consumer participation in the generation and dispatch of energy could take advantage of consumers' distribution to reduce transmission and distribution investments and their associated fixed costs. This paper uses an hour-by-hour bottom-up simulation to model residential electricity load. The estimated load is then reduced by the consumers' sensitivity to price changes in the hour. For scenarios including a battery, a peak shaving algorithm is used to shift demand from the highest demand times to the least demand times using a 24-hour forecast. A geographically diverse set of locations are selected for regional comparison. Location-relevant prices are used for real-time pricing to keep costs in line with local differences. The results from the model will demonstrate the potential effects of alternate pricing structures on both consumers and utilities. Understanding the different outcomes is important for evaluating alternative regulatory frameworks for establishing different pricing structures

Exploring the Rural Construction of Masculinity and Boys’ Engagement with Schooling

This thesis investigates the construction of masculinities for a group of rural boys in one secondary school in South Western Ontario. It looks specifically at how the construction of gender, specifically masculinity, affects the boys\u27 engagement with schooling. The purpose of this study was to document and develop an awareness into how boys\u27 perceive their own masculinities and how these perceptions influence their engagement with schooling at one particular site. Six grade ten male students participated in semi-structured interviews providing insight into the rural construction of masculinity and its influence on schooling. The research indicates that male students construct and produce a dominant form of masculinity. The findings also highlight that boys who engage with activities associated with hegemonic masculinity are able to dominate other students and police the inappropriate male behaviour of others. This stereotypical behaviour negatively influences boys\u27 engagement with schooling. This study confirms the usefulness o f conducting research involving rural students in order to provide a voice for these boys. It is also necessary acquire insight into how masculinity is constructed in a rural area so educators can gain valuable insight into how masculinities affect boys\u27 engagement with schooling

Alignment Of Two Grading Systems: A Case Study

For the past number of years, a Canadian university has been offering its business degree program in universities located in Tianjin and Shanghai, China. This paper examines the alignment of the two grading systems and its implications on the grade distribution of graduates from the programs. An attempt is made to find an exchange rate of the two grading systems which reflects the fundamental value of the students’ academic achievement

Intrathecal and Epidural Dexmedetomidine for Obstetric Patients

The use of dexmedetomidine in spinals and epidurals can be beneficial for obstetric patients. The combination of dexmedetomidine with local anesthetics for neuraxial anesthesia potentiates the effect of the blockade while eliminating the undesirable side effects associated with opioid administration. This project used a non-experimental, pre-test/post-test design to assess key stakeholders\u27 current use and intended future use of dexmedetomidine in neuraxial anesthesia for obstetrical patients. The goal of this project was to review current evidence-based literature regarding the use of dexmedetomidine as a neuraxial adjunct for obstetric anesthesia. The aim of this project was to summarize the results of the literature review into a PowerPoint presentation for a group of anesthesia providers at a tertiary medical center in central Illinois. Knowledge of the risks and benefits of dexmedetomidine and willingness to use dexmedetomidine as an adjunct were assessed via anonymous pre- and post-presentation surveys. Evidence via the post-presentation survey demonstrated an increase in provider understanding of the risks and benefits of dexmedetomidine as a neuraxial adjunct, as well as optimal dosing for spinal and epidural anesthesia in the obstetrical population