Subject: ECOLOG-L Digest - 14 Feb 2001 to 15 Feb 2001
There are 19 messages totalling 1132 lines in this issue.
Topics of the day:
1. Fire temperature measurements (3)
2. Statistical Question (3)
3. Belowground Carbon Sources and Sinks in Arctic Tundra
4. Scientists Link Early Puberty to Chemical Exposure
5. Extended deadline: Research Internships in Marine Ecology on the Coast
f
Ma
6. The Bee Course
7. meter for chlorophyll a
8. job advertisement
9. Canadians Working in the States (2)
10. Job opening - Please post
11. fire temperature "tags"
12. JOB POSTING
13. linear foraging range info
14. InterCoast Newsletter
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 11:45:01 +0100
From: Jan Sliva <sliva@POLLUX.WEIHENSTEPHAN.DE>
Subject: Fire temperature measurements
Dear ECOLOGers,
for the study of fire impacts on vegetation cover I need to measure
various fire characteristics, among others the air and soil temperatures
during the burning events. Could you help me to find currently
available and well-tried thermometer-sensors (connectable to data
logger) which answer this purpose? I would appreciate any suggestions,
contact addresses for further product information welcomed. Thank you,
Jan
--
Dr. Jan Sliva
Technische Universitaet Muenchen
Dept. of Ecology
Chair of Vegetation Ecology
Am Hochanger 6
D-85350 Freising-Weihenstephan
Germany
Tel.: 08161-71 3715
Fax: 88161-71 4143
http://www.weihenstephan.de/vegoek/index.html
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 08:16:10 -0000
From: Ama Dablam <acampanella@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Statistical Question
Maybe the simplest way is to use the Bonferroni z statistic used to evaluate
preference or avoidance of a given habitat or forage species. This test has
to be used in conjuntion with a chi-square analysis. But Chi-square tests
does not establish statistical peference or avoidance of specific
preys/habitat so you have to construct confidence intervals around the
proportion (Pi) each prey/habitat using the Bonferroni normal statistic:
pi - z(α/2k)√pi(1-pi)/n≤pi≤pi +
z(α/2k)√pi(1-pi)/n
where z(α/2k) is the maximum value in a normal distribution table
(“t”) with α=0.005, k the prey species number and n is the
sample size. If the expected proportion of utilization (pi0) lies out of the
interval constructed for pi, we concluded the expected and observed
consumption differ significantly.
See also:
Sokal, R. R., and F. J. Rohlf. 1995. Biometry. 3 rd Ed. W. H. Freeman and
Co., New York.
Neu C.W., R.C. Byers and J.M. Peek. 1974. A technique for analysis of
utilization-availability data. Journal of Wildlife Management,
38(3):541-545.
Best Regards
Andrea Campanella
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 09:35:26 -0500
From: "Ryan S. King" <rking@DUKE.EDU>
Subject: Re: Statistical Question
While I'm sure others will have differing opinions, my first thought was
Indicator Species Analysis (INSPAN). Since you stated you were interested
in habitat preferences for each species, this approach seems highly
appropriate. INSPAN is a nonparametric technique used to identify species
with a high fidelity for a particular group or class, as defined by the
user. Combining species' relative abundance and relative frequency into an
indicator value (IV) for each class (in your case, substrate type), it
evaluates the significance of IVs using random permutations of the data.
Thus, if particular Plecopterans had high affinities for particular
substrates, this should be reflected in significant IVs for a substrate
type.
INSPAN is included within the software package PC-ORD 4.0. The original
paper which described this techniques is as follows:
Dufrene, M., and P. Legendre. 1997. Species assemblages and indicator
species: the need for a flexible assymetrical approach. Ecol. Monogr.
67:345-366.
Good luck.
Ryan S. King
Duke University Wetland Center
Nicholas School of the Environment and Earth Sciences
Research Drive, LSRC A223
Box 90328
Durham, North Carolina 27708 USA
Phone: (919) 613-8047
Fax: (919) 684-8741
E-mail: rking@duke.edu
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 09:05:56 -0600
From: Loretta Johnson <johnson@KSU.EDU>
Subject: Belowground Carbon Sources and Sinks in Arctic Tundra
GRADUATE RESEARCH ASSISTANTSHIP AVAILABLE:
Belowground Carbon Sources and Sinks in Arctic Tundra
A graduate student research assistantship is available to work on a
project to determine how climate change (nutrient enrichment and increased
temperature) in tundra might alter plant carbon allocation and fluxes of
plant-derived C through soil organic matter, soil water, and trace gases.
The student will work with a research team (Knute Nadelhoffer and Ed
Rastetter, Ecosystems Center, Marine Biological Lab; Loretta Johnson,
Kansas State University; George Kling, University of Michigan) to apply 14C
and 15N labels to tundra mesocosms in growth chambers and to field plots at
the Toolik Lake Long Term Ecological Research Site on Alaska's North Slope.
Applicants should be available to begin work on the project during summer
2001. Applicants should have experience in soil ecology and preferably the
use of isotopic tracers in soils.
Applicants should send a resume and contact
Loretta Johnson
Ackert Hall, Rm 232
Division of Biology
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS 66506-4901
phone:785-532-6921
fax:785-532-6653
email: johnson@ksu.edu
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 08:21:07 -0800
From: Timothy Brook Smith <timsmith@UCDAVIS.EDU>
Subject: Re: Statistical Question
Charles...
Just an aside from your larger statistical objectives. Be sure you are awar
that you are measuring habitat selection and not habitat preference. You ma
need experimental data to determine habitat preference because...
..these organisms are not independently distributed. Their behavioral
interactions, or the interactions between them and other members of the
community may strongly influence their choice of habitat. Decapods for
instance engage in interference competition and displace each other from
preferred habitats and substrates (Bovjberg, 1970, Ecology). Things REALLY
get complicated when dynamics like predator avoidance get thrown into the mi
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Best of luck with this.
Tim
I am trying to determine the proper statistical tests to perform for a
microhabitat comparison. I have surveyed plecopterans in four microhabitats
(substrates) in a local creek. I have an equal number of samples for each
microhabitat (48). I want to know if each of the 26 species has a significa
t
preference for a particular substrate. I would appreciate any suggestions.
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 11:15:01 -0500
From: "Weatherford, Richard K Contractor DPW"
<Richard.Weatherford@STEWART.ARMY.MIL>
Subject: Re: Fire temperature measurements
You might want to try the following catalog websites
www.forestry-suppliers.com/
www.benmeadows.com
I can't attest to their quality, but they usually have a good supply. I ran
a quick search on Forestry Suppliers on "thermometer" which produced 40+
matches.
Richard Weatherford
Land Condition Trend Analysis Coordinator
Fort Stewart Integrated Training Area Management Program
richard.weatherford@stewart.army.mil
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Jan Sliva [SMTP:sliva@POLLUX.WEIHENSTEPHAN.DE]
> Sent: Thursday, February 15, 2001 5:45 AM
> To: ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU
> Subject: Fire temperature measurements
>
> Dear ECOLOGers,
> for the study of fire impacts on vegetation cover I need to measure
> various fire characteristics, among others the air and soil temperature
> during the burning events. Could you help me to find currently
> available and well-tried thermometer-sensors (connectable to data
> logger) which answer this purpose? I would appreciate any suggestions,
> contact addresses for further product information welcomed. Thank you,
> Jan
>
> --
> Dr. Jan Sliva
> Technische Universitaet Muenchen
> Dept. of Ecology
> Chair of Vegetation Ecology
> Am Hochanger 6
> D-85350 Freising-Weihenstephan
> Germany
>
> Tel.: 08161-71 3715
> Fax: 88161-71 4143
> http://www.weihenstephan.de/vegoek/index.html
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 11:50:58 -0500
From: Alison Gillespie <Alison@ESA.ORG>
Subject: Scientists Link Early Puberty to Chemical Exposure
I came across this story on the ENN newswire today, and it reminded me of =
a recent string on this list regarding the same topic. I can't forward =
the whole story due to copyright laws, but it is about research published =
in the journal Pediatrics and I thought some of you might find it =
interesting.
To read it online go to:
<< http://enn.com/news/enn-stories/2001/02/02152001/earlypuberty_41939
asp =
>>
___________________
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Public Affairs Officer
Ecological Society of America
1707 H Street NW
Suite 400
Washington, DC 20006
202-833-8773 ext 211
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fax: 202-833-8775=20
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 15:48:35 -0000
From: "Allchin, Liz A" <e.allchin@IC.AC.UK>
Subject: Re: Fire temperature measurements
Dear Jan,
I used base-metal thermocouples connected to a Squirrel data logger =
(1200
series) for measuring temperature in small heathland fires. The
thermocouples and the loggers are available from Grant Instruments,
Cambridge, UK (sorry I don't remember the full address). The cables =
between
the thermocouples and the logger are not resistant to heat, so I used =
2m
long thermocouples and kept the cables out of the fire. In a bigger =
fire, I
guess you'd have to bury the cables and logger.
I also used temperature sensitive paints on tiles (although small =
pieces of
mica might be better). The paints melt at different temperatures and =
there
is a wide range from 30 - 1000+ =BAC. They are available from Optimum =
Heat
Control, Mere House, Mere Park, Dedmere Road, Marlow, Buckinghamshire =
SL7
1PD UK.
Hope this helps
Liz Allchin
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Dr Liz Allchin
TH Huxley School
Imperial College at Silwood Park
Buckhurst Road
Ascot
Berkshire SL5 7PY
UK
Tel. 020 7594 2546
Fax 020 7594 2339
e-mail e.allchin@ic.ac.uk
-----Original Message-----
From: Jan Sliva [mailto:sliva@POLLUX.WEIHENSTEPHAN.DE]
Sent: 15 February 2001 10:45
To: ECOLOG-L@UMDD.UMD.EDU
Subject: Fire temperature measurements
Dear ECOLOGers,
for the study of fire impacts on vegetation cover I need to
measure
various fire characteristics, among others the air and soil
temperatures
during the burning events. Could you help me to find
currently
available and well-tried thermometer-sensors (connectable to
data
logger) which answer this purpose? I would appreciate any
suggestions,
contact addresses for further product information welcomed.
Thank you,
Jan
--
Dr. Jan Sliva
Technische Universitaet Muenchen
Dept. of Ecology
Chair of Vegetation Ecology
Am Hochanger 6
D-85350 Freising-Weihenstephan
Germany
Tel.: 08161-71 3715
Fax: 88161-71 4143
http://www.weihenstephan.de/vegoek/index.html
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 12:48:58 -0500
From: Amanda Leland <Amanda_Leland@UMIT.MAINE.EDU>
Subject: Extended deadline: Research Internships in Marine Ecology on the Co
st
of Ma
Research Internships in Marine Ecology on the Coast of Maine
We are hiring interns to assist subtidal research on the ecology of
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Interns live and work at the University of Maine's marine laboratory,
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We have extended the application deadline for interns needed in March
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DARLING MARINE CENTER
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WALPOLE, ME 04573
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 16:19:03 -0500
From: "David W. Inouye" <di5@umail.umd.edu>
Subject: The Bee Course
ANNOUNCEMENT
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A Workshop for Conservation Biologists, Pollination Ecologists, and other
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Southwestern Research Station (SWRS), Portal, Arizona, August 17-27, 2001.
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Again in 2001, we are offering THE BEE COURSE, a ten day
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:11:31 -0600
From: "Dianne L. Hall" <HallDL@MISSOURI.EDU>
Subject: meter for chlorophyll a
Does anyone know of a portable hand meter for measuring chlorophyll a in
stream or lake water in the field? I've seen the ones that are part of
datalogger systems but continuous monitoring at my sites is not an option.
Thanks for your help.
Dianne
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 13:42:54 -0600
From: belm0015@D.UMN.EDU
Subject: job advertisement
Hello,
Could you please post the following ad on your website. If you have any
questions, please feel free to contact me.
Thank you.
VOLUNTEER TECHNICIAN (1) needed approximately March 15 - June 15, 2001
to assist in a radio-telemetry study of boreal owls on the Superior
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Applicants must be willing to work alone ( with radios) at night.
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Lisa Belmonte
Department of Biology
206 Life Science
Univeristy of Minnesota-Duluth
Duluth, Minnesota 55812
218.726.8818
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 12:20:57 -0700
From: s k i m m e r <skimmer88@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Canadians Working in the States
Hi Everyone,
This is my situation, I hope there is someone out there who can help me. I
am Canadian, and potentially have a summer fieldwork position with a
graduate student in the States. I have worked in the States before, but for
a larger company who did all the paperwork for me. Neither I nor my
potential employer really have any idea where to begin.
If there are any Canadians out there who have gone through this process
before, or if you have hired Canadians to do temporary fieldwork in the
States, I would love to hear from you. Thank you in advance for your help.
Tracy
skimmer88@hotmail.com
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 15:31:02 -0500
From: Hope Dexter <hdexter@CES.FAU.EDU>
Subject: Job opening - Please post
The Florida Center for Environmental Studies (CES) at Riverwoods field
Laboratory is offering a student internship to support our Eco-tourism
Program. The internship will be based at Riverwoods field Laboratory
located at 100 Riverwoods Cir, Lorida, Florida. Riverwoods is located on
the Kissimmee River on Highway 98, midway between the towns of Sebring and
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CES is seeking to hire an intern for one year to provide support for the
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- organization of quarterly meetings, including agendas, minutes, e-mail
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- development of an eco-tourism newsletter and resource inventory
- design of interpretive canoe trail signage
- support of an inter-agency recreational planning group consisting of
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The ideal candidate is hard working, capable of working independently,
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The posirion is full-time (40 hrs week) and will include some Saturdays,
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The position is 40 hours per week at a rate of $10/hr with no fringe
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Qualified students must send their resumes, and a cover letter as soon as
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100 Riverwoods Cir
Lorida, Florida 33857
Phone: 863-462-5280 x 3190
Fax: 863-462-5331
E-mail: lkerwin@strato.net
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 16:03:39 -0600
From: Keith Wrage <wrage@SCIENCE.NORTHERN.EDU>
Subject: fire temperature "tags"
We've explored the use of temperature "tags" - by applying temperature
sensitive paints to aluminum "racetrack" shaped tags. Small swatches of
paint were applied to one side of the tag. Nine paints were used providing
a basic, 9-point temperature scale of sorts (aluminum's melting point
(660C) could, in theory, provide another step on the high end of the
scale). Scorching of the paint surface may make interpretation
difficult. To avoid this problem, the tags were tightly wrapped with a
single layer of foil. Obviously, the foil and the tag material affect heat
transfer - so in essence you are getting only a relative scale...unless you
conduct some calibration tests in the lab with a small high temp
furnace. We've only used them at the soil surface (hanging on small wire
stakes) - not in the soil. These were cheap - a small bottle of paint
(~$10) makes hundreds and they can be mass produced prior to the fire
season. They can be deployed very quickly prior to a fire. We collected
them from the field in labeled coin envelopes for later interpretation in
the lab (we found a low power dissecting scope to be helpful in maintaining
consistency. The paints may be damaged by soaking with water (e.g., if
left out in the rain) so they were always used when they could be picked up
soon after the burn. These are easy enough to produce and use so I think
they might be a useful addition to fire ecology projects. Their simplicity
also lends themselves to teaching about fire or disturbance intensity patter
s.
Product Info:
Paints were obtained from Tempil, South Plainfield NJ, USA, (800-757-8301,
http://www.tempil.com/).
Tags were item #79182 from Forestry Suppliers
(http://www.forestry-suppliers.com/)
Keith Wrage
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Office: Home:
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Northern State University 1315 South Merton St
Biology, MJ230/Wrage Aberdeen, SD 57401
1200 S Jay Street (605) 226-3825
Aberdeen, SD 57401
(605) 626-2631 or
(605) 626-2478
(605) 626-3022 FAX
wrage@science.northern.edu
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 15:06:35 -0700
From: John Meakin <johnm@BITTERROOTRESTORATION.COM>
Subject: JOB POSTING
LEAD CONSULTANT
AUBURN, CALIFORNIA
Bitterroot Restoration, Inc. (BRI) is seeking applicants for a Lead
Consultant, a position that is to be filled as soon as possible and that
will be based at our Auburn, CA office. The successful candidate must have
substantial experience managing multidisciplinary teams of consultants and
specialists on ecological assessment and restoration projects. Both an
advanced degree in applied ecology/natural resources and at least three
years work on ecological restoration projects in California are required.
California licensure as a hydrogeologist or landscape architect is a
significant plus. Other requirements include excellent written and verbal
communication skills, successful experience in business development and
enthusiasm for advancing the field of ecological restoration as a BRI
employee. Travel to locations that are more than a day's travel from the
office may be required up to 25% of the time.
About Bitterroot Restoration
Bitterroot Restoration, Inc., is a rapidly growing, successful ecological
restoration company widely recognized as the leader in our field. Our
offices are located in Auburn and San Diego, California, as well as in
Corvallis, Montana. Our services include ecological restoration design and
planning, native plant production and revegetation project implementation.
Our company's focus is on restoration of large disturbed landscapes
throughout the western United States. Clients include private industry,
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partnerships. Current projects are located in a variety of ecosystems
including: montane forest, Great Basin desert, grassland, chaparral,
riparian and wetland areas, coastal sage scrub and oak woodland. Current
staff includes professionals with expertise in mined land reclamation,
landscape architecture, geographic information systems, riparian and wetland
restoration, soil bioengineering, grassland restoration, mycorrhizae, and
plant/nutrient interrelationships.
For a complete job description, application instructions and additional
information about our company, please visit our web site:
<www.bitterrootrestoration.com/>
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 15:31:32 -0700
From: "Jones, Michael" <MJones2@ARCADIS-US.COM>
Subject: linear foraging range info
Does anyone have info re linear foraging ranges (i.e., riparian corridors,
stream or river banks) for wildlife such as kingfishers, mink, raccoons,
etc.? Your help is greatly appreciated.
Michael Lee Jones
Certified Senior Ecologist
Regional Coordinator
Risk & Assoc. Services, Southern Operations
ARCADIS Geraghty & Miller
11000 Richmond Ave., Ste. 350
Houston, TX 77042
(713) 266-6867 x111
(713) 266-8652 fax
(409) 363-2635 cell
(409) 860-4846 Beaumont office (Mondays & Fridays)
mailto:mjones2@arcadis-us.com <mailto:mjones2@arcadis-us.com>
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 15:01:16 -0500
From: Cross-Portfolio Learning--Call for Papers <noelle@GSO.URI.EDU>
Subject: InterCoast Newsletter
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=B7 Under-investment in programs for self-assessment, monitoring, and=
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In response to these challenges, many projects in ICM have been=20
experimenting with activities that promote learning across project=20
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capture lessons learned, and assess performance. These efforts recognize=20
that effective practice in a maturing field requires the documentation and=
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information on the benefits of alternative frameworks and approaches to
ICM. In order to achieve a better understanding about what strategies and
practices of ICM planning and implementation are most effective, ICM must
understand and address:<br>
=B7 Cause-and-effect relations of ICM<br>
=B7 Methods for mapping ICM strategies and outcomes<br>
=B7 Ways to measure objectives and intermediate and end outcome goals of
ICM<br>
=B7 Ways to network for exchanging information and advancing strategies for
donor-funded ICM<br>
=B7 Under-investment in programs for self-assessment, monitoring, and
evaluation<br>
In response to these challenges, many projects in ICM have been
experimenting with activities that promote learning across project
portfolios and have constructed learning programs to harvest experience,
capture lessons learned, and assess performance. These efforts recognize
that effective practice in a maturing field requires the documentation
and analysis of experience in order to better understand what works, what
doesn't and why. <br>
<br>
The next issue of <i>InterCoast</i> invites papers that describe
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=B7 Experience in different approaches to learning<br>
=B7 Learning topics and why they were chosen<br>
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Date: Thu, 15 Feb 2001 17:00:51 -0700
From: s k i m m e r <skimmer88@HOTMAIL.COM>
Subject: Re: Canadians Working in the States
Thanks to everyone who took the time to respond to my question! I got a lot
of helpful replies and really appreciate this. If anyone comes up with
anything you feel you'd like to add, by all means please email me personally
at skimmer88@hotmail.com.
Thanks again for your time, everyone!
Tracy
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