Recent experimental studies have demonstrated that clay minerals (e.g., kaolinite, illite, and montmorillonite) higher affinities for some trace elements under acidic versus alkaline conditions. This suggests clays might be important vectors in the transport of from sites chemical weathering on land to marine depositional environments. To determine if behave similarly nature, we collected water...

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When CO2 is sequestered into the deep subsurface, changes to the subsurface microbial community will occur. Capnophiles, microorganisms that grow in CO2-rich environments, are some organisms that may be selected for under the new environmental conditions. To determine whether capnophiles comprise an important part of CO2-rich environments, an isolate fromCrystal Geyser, Utah, U.S.A., a CO2rich ...

A broad survey of most of the major geyser basins within Yellowstone National Park (Wyoming, USA) was conducted to identify the flowering plants which tolerate high rhizosphere temperatures (> or = 40 degrees C) in geothermally heated environments. Under such conditions, five species of monocots and four species of dicots were repeatedly found. The predominant flowering plants in hot soils (>40...

Analyzing 50 years of inflation expectations data from several sources, we document substantial disagreement among both consumers and professional economists about expected future inflation. Moreover, this disagreement shows substantial variation through time, moving with inflation, the absolute value of the change in inflation, and relative price variability. We argue that a satisfactory model...

CRITICALCARENURSE Vol 28, No. 2, APRIL 2008 125 risk associated with altered skin integrity for critically ill children. Immature bowel and bladder control and large heads are inevitable contributory risk factors specific to children. Concomitant pain and altered appearance are physical and emotional burdens for patients and families already experiencing stress associated with hospitalization i...