The Institutionalisation of EU-US relations: decision making, institution building and the new transatlantic agenda

This thesis represents an attempt to make an original contribution to knowledge about transatlantic institutions and transatlantic governance. It investigates attempts in the 1990s to foster a 'new transatlantic dialogue' between the EU and the US, through three bilateral agreements: the Transatlantic Declaration (1990), the New Transatlantic Agenda (1995) and the Transatlantic Economic Partnership (1998). The thesis questions whether and to what extent the relationship has been institutionalised into a structure for transatlantic governance, and how the composition of transatlantic institutions impacts the way the transatlantic actors govern. Consideration is given to both 'who' governs in transatlantic relations and 'how', as evidence is sought to prove or disprove the claim that a decentralisation of decision-making powers has resulted in 'policy setting' and 'policy shaping' by lower level civil servants and non-state actors participating in transgovernmental and transnational institutions. Three policy sectors-the EU-US anti-trafficking in women campaigns, the EU-US Mutual Recognition Agreements and the EU-US banana dispute-serve as case studies for the transatlantic policy process

2002 National Survey of Latinos

Explores the attitudes and experiences of Hispanics on identity and assimilation, discrimination, economics, and the healthcare system. Highlights key areas of demographic differences among subgroups, to illustrate the diversity of the Latino population

Are Rule 26(c) Protective Orders Viable Against Grand Juries? The Ninth Circuit Rejects Balancing Test in Favor of a per se Rule: United States v. Janet Greeson\u27s A Place for Us (in re Grand Jury Subpoena Served on Meserve)

This comment compares the Fourth, Eleventh, and Ninth Circuits\u27 per se rule with the Second Circuit\u27s balancing approach. It concludes that the courts adopting the per se rule made unwarranted findings by overstating the reach of protective orders by construing them as improper de facto grants of immunity. The courts also understated the retained power of a grand jury by declining to recognize that even when a protective order exists, a grand jury can still call witnesses, have a court compel testimony, or use leaked information for prosecution even though it is sealed.s Further, these courts could have applied a balancing approach without experiencing the problems they suggest such an approach creates

Are Rule 26(c) Protective Orders Viable Against Grand Juries? The Ninth Circuit Rejects Balancing Test in Favor of a per se Rule: United States v. Janet Greeson\u27s A Place for Us (in re Grand Jury Subpoena Served on Meserve)

This comment compares the Fourth, Eleventh, and Ninth Circuits\u27 per se rule with the Second Circuit\u27s balancing approach. It concludes that the courts adopting the per se rule made unwarranted findings by overstating the reach of protective orders by construing them as improper de facto grants of immunity. The courts also understated the retained power of a grand jury by declining to recognize that even when a protective order exists, a grand jury can still call witnesses, have a court compel testimony, or use leaked information for prosecution even though it is sealed.s Further, these courts could have applied a balancing approach without experiencing the problems they suggest such an approach creates

A simple and sensitive silver-staining method for detecting AFLP markers in fungi

A simple and fast silver-staining method is described for detecting amplified fragment length polymorphism (AFLP) markers separated in denaturing polyacrylamide gels. The silver-staining method produced a good degree of resolution and sensitivity and could be widely applicable in AFLP analyses of fungi

Universities, knowledge networks and regional policy

As knowledge becomes an increasingly important part of regional innovation and development processes, the role of universities has come to the fore of regional innovation and economic development policy The objective of this paper is to critically review and assess the structure and function of knowledge networks and modes of engagement between universities and the business community in regional settings and contexts. It is argued that while regional knowledge networks and modes of engagement between universities and the business community are becoming increasingly prevalent, it is often difficult to ascribe investments in knowledge-based infrastructure to improved regional competitiveness. It is concluded that in a globalised knowledge environment the engagement between universities and regional business communities must be based on a mutual understanding of the role of both network and market-based knowledge interactions

Agronomic Characteristics, Malt Quality, and Disease Resistance of Barley Germplasm Lines with Partial Fusarium Head Blight Resistance

Fusarium head blight (FHB), incited by Fusarium graminearum Schwabe, has caused devastating losses in both yield and quality of barley (Hordeum vulgare L.) produced in the northern Great Plains from 1993 to 2003. Thirty-five barley germplasmlines with partial resistance to FHB have been identified in exotic and unadapted germplasm lines. Little is known about their agronomic characteristics, malt quality, and reaction to other diseases as compared to adapted cultivars. This information is needed so barley breeders can make informed decisions when planning crosses involving the resistant germplasm lines. The objective of this study was to compare the agronomic performance, malt quality, and disease reaction of barley germplasm lines with partial FHB resistance to cultivars grown in the northern Great Plains. Agronomic and malting data were collected on the 35 germplasm lines and five check cultivars grown in five environments in North Dakota from 1998 to 2000. Data for FHB severity and deoxynivalenol (DON, a mycotoxin produced by F. graminearum) accumulation were obtained for the same 40 entries grown in FHB-epidemic nurseries in North Dakota from 1997 to 1999. Seedling responses to foliar pathogens common in the northern Great Plains were determined in the greenhouse during fall 1997. None of the FHB-resistant barley germplasm lines had acceptable malt quality for all traits. Kernel plumpness, grain protein concentration, and malt extract were the traits impacted most severely. The FHB-resistant barley germplasm lines headed significantly later than the adapted barley cultivars. Most FHB-resistant germplasm lines were susceptible to the common foliar diseases of the northern Great Plains. At least four cycles of breeding will probably be necessary to develop FHB-resistant germplasm lines acceptable to producers and the malting and brewing industry