Zircon dissolution in a ductile shear zone, Monte Rosa granite gneiss, northern Italy

The sizes, distributions and shapes of zircon grains within variably deformed granite gneiss from the western Alps have been studied. Zircon shows numerous indicators of a metamorphic response in both the host gneiss and a 5 cm wide continuous ductile shear zone, within which the zircon grain sizes range from <1 µm to >50 µm. However, the very fine grain sizes are virtually absent from grain boundaries. Within this zone, zircons consistently have more rounded and embayed margins, which are interpreted as evidence of dissolution in response to fluid influx during shearing. Zircons are preferentially located near metamorphic muscovite in both the host gneiss and the shear zone and tend to show the poorest crystal shape, indicating that fluids linked to the formation and presence of muscovite may enhance both the crystallization of zircon and its subsequent dissolution. Larger zircon crystals typically show a brittle response to deformation when adjacent to phyllosilicates, with fractures consistently perpendicular to the (001) mica cleavage. The variety of metamorphic behaviour observed for zircon indicates that it may be highly reactive in sub-solidus mid-crustal metamorphic environments

Characterization of Black and Green Tea from Local Market

The leaves from Camellia sinensis are used from ancient times for preparation of tea but also as raw material for different extracts which are used in food industry as well as in pharmaceutical or cosmetic products. Due to the increasing interest in tea health benefits, the aim of the present study was to characterize several brands of green and black tea found on local market, regarding their content in total phenolic compounds, flavonoids and antioxidant capacity. Total phenolics and flavonoids were determined spectrophotometrically using a modified Folin-Ciocalteu method, respectively a chromogenic system of NaNO2-Al(NO3)3-NaOH based method. The antioxidant capacity of each tea sample was assessed through the evaluation of free radical scavenging effect on 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl. The results obtained for the green and black tea samples varied widely, depending on the tea variety. The antioxidant capacity of the analyzed teas ranged between 12.10 and 40.03%RSA, while the total phenolic content was within 2090 and 6080 mg GA/ 100g. The concentrantion in flavonoids was between 9.04 and 15.34 g/100g of tea

Saginaw Valley State University & City of Saginaw: Forming New Ties for the Future

Institutions of higher learning (IHLs) are usually perceived as places for students and faculty to advance their understanding of curricula. Universities and colleges have also often been thought of as places that can assist in community development. The objective of this paper is to study community service outreach centers / programs by institutions of higher learning (IHLs) in the communities of Detroit, Flint, and Grand Rapids, Michigan; and examine the feasibility of a community service outreach center in Saginaw, Michigan. The study will outline current programs sponsored by Saginaw Valley State University, and Saginaw-based community organizations that would benefit from a community service outreach center. The study will finally identify the needs, and best practices for creating a center in Saginaw, Michigan

The Great Lakes Bay Transit Authority: Regionalism through Public Transit

The Cardinal Policy Institute researched the feasibility of a regional public transit authority for the Great Lakes Bay region. Using examples of successful regional mass transit authorities, this system intended connect Saginaw, Bay City, Midland, Birch Run, Mt. Pleasant, and Standish Michigan

… e se fosse ancor più “smart” lavorare soltanto quattro giorni alla settimana?

While for many scholars and lawmakers the smart-working seems to be the most innovative way to follow towards the future of labour law, this essay states how it would be possible to pursue another path, arguably more compatible with the labour-law constitutional framework, namely the four-day workweek organizationMuchos académicos y varios legisladores concuerdan en que el "smart-working" es el paradigma del trabajo en el futuro. Este artículo se centra en otro modelo, considerado más compatible con el derecho laboral recogido en la Constitución, representado por la organización del trabajo sobre la base de cuatro días laborables a la semanaMolti studiosi e diversi legislatori convengono nel considerare lo "smart-working" il paradigma della modalità di svolgimento del lavoro del futuro. Questo contributo mette al centro un altro modello, ritenuto maggiormente in armonia con il diritto del lavoro delineato dalla Costituzione materiale, rappresentato dall'organizzazione sulla base di quattro giorni lavorativi alla settiman

Sindacato giudiziale e motivo oggettivo di licenziamento

Il saggio affronta il tema dei limiti del sindacato giudiziale in ambito di licenziamento per motivo oggettivo. Nella parte introduttiva si definisce la nozione di licenziamento per ragioni economiche in senso stretto e se ne chiariscono i confini. Successivamente viene analizzato l'orientamento giurisprudenziale prevalente. Si fa poi menzione di alcune proposte teoriche alternative. Infine, si approfondiscono le novitŕ introdotte dall'art. 30 del c.d. "collegato lavoro" (l. 183/2010).</jats:p

Chapter Le ‘ragioni economiche’ del diritto del lavoro

The essay presents an analysis of the relationship between labour law and economics, with a particular focus on the relevance of the latter in the arguments adopted in European and national jurisprudence

Cancer Survivors and Employment Discriminations

Cancer survivors face a number of challenges from the time they learn they have cancer. The author knows this, being a cancer survivor himself. If the cancer survivor is of employment age they may face yet another challenge: employment discrimination. This paper will demonstrate that this type of discrimination does take place and the ways in which this discrimination manifests itself. The author’s hope is that by exposing and discussing employment discrimination against cancer survivors, employees and employers may both be served. The employee will benefit by realizing this discrimination can and does occur. With this knowledge, the cancer survivor will know the signs to look for, and the appropriate actions to take if they occur. Employers, including managers and members of influence within an organization, can be served from this paper by learning the difference between myth and fact about cancer. Employers will further learn their legal responsibilities when dealing with cancer survivors, and usually with very little if any accommodation cancer survivors are just as productive as any other employee is. Cancer survivors and employers need to realize that the hope of good ethics alone will not eliminate this type of discrimination. Through communication and education, they may together stop employment discrimination against cancer survivors