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Pamela Springer explains what's on the mind of owners.
Jul 18, 2012
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-- -- kick things off talking to Pamela springer the CEO of -- which is an online community for small businesses.
And on there's a recent survey that shows that.
You know summertime -- kick back and relax but small business owners.
Just can't seem to do that -- -- here we have an interesting view of small business -- that we are the largest online community for small businesses.
And 50% of them said this year -- not able to take a vacation.
An increasingly.
They are even -- Less.
Able to hire people in the summer months let -- take -- vacation so it's -- looking that break for small business solar system year why they are less able to hire in the summer.
Well they were very optimistic last year thinking between twelve was going to be the year they -- -- you know the recession might be over.
Turning the corner and ends up that is not looking that way at all for them so 70% this year so they're not gonna hire.
In the summer.
A huge contrast to -- is that because the election is coming in the fall.
You know it's up partially -- more optimistic thinking that there's India GOP candidate in place -- guy in the fall but honestly it you know the recession was hard on them.
And it never really turned the corner the meaning.
Being the demand that that revenues in the new customers weren't as large in -- prolific as it was maybe for large companies right so there's still in hunker down mode.
And therefore doing glass.
Having to do more with less.
Rate and it seems likely have almost the same story for so many years at this point in waiting for like he said something to turn a corner and it's just not doing that.
How do you think of a small businesses out there -- president.
According to our surveys from our businesses our business owners that they they don't feel like -- -- -- priority small business is not a priority for them.
Why is that.
They are worried about taxes you know tax liabilities are remote health care.
And they were for a long time -- about how to get them additional capital.
And not seeing huge legislation or initiatives coming from the Obama administration to help them -- Yes I know there's been tons of reports done showing that.
The administration isn't that.
Supportive of small businesses.
And policies that this tax hike going into effect next year -- many people.
It raises the -- happen.
On many of them.
There it to pass then they're really playing defense right in upcoming announcements and now just so frustrating to hear so many people comments there hear and see the exact same thing not because here.
Not being dynamic -- the -- this situations not changing it or not turning a corner.
But the one thing they are doing there are embracing online and they are embracing mobile yes that's trillion sales up up up for -- yes so.
They are embracing online and you know for example we have a business owner who's a marketing consultants and he goes into our online community any answers a lot of questions of business owners have -- hot market their businesses as a result he gets following and as a result of that he gets new customers so they're having to be.
They're having to think through how to acquire new customer.
A little bit more efficiently and online help some with that OK and so you know another customer has a contractor in Indiana right was only getting a few visitors to his site every month.
Signed up with -- and not only just received a 45000.
Dollar order for someone finding him online.
But -- -- 200 visitors a month to his website so they're being resourceful -- thinking of the box they have to do more with -- and non.
Getting back to your vacation questions are really worried about leaving.
Yeah the shop because we need to when you are -- -- connected -- panic Kennelly it is on the issue work.
From the deep -- and mobile -- pressure but it also takes away that true vacation yes there's a recent report by some of the more.
The bigger executives.
-- on the nation's huge companies and they say they are better able to unplug these days well trusting their staff and it is getting away having great team -- is a big thing but as you think about ninety or 80% of US businesses have nine employees or less.
80% have nine please -- less so a lot of it does rely on the as owner and so.
The by the -- of it is at least mobile allows them to go on vacation Miami preoccupied during some hours that -- -- -- -- they can get -- the -- what happens if two people on vacation at the same time that would be disastrous okay I'm reading here that.
A third of self employed persons of work over fifty hours a week they did.
More with less bright as I think about not their ability to hire.
Is not there they don't want take the risks there's lots you know clouds on the horizon and so.
They're now willing to take the risk but they are willing to as -- mentioned earlier step out into some different things like.
Think about resources.
Online resources that mobile and that's how they're thinking about it needs more efficient it cost less.
And so there's still able to secure new customer -- seems low to me about fifty hours a week fifty hours -- yeah I mean I don't.
Everybody I know works lot more than fifty hours a week via a window for -- fifty hourly work week.
Well you know and and you know.
What I do know is that you know -- the 50% of them.
Our not going to take their vacation and 70% of them aren't going to -- and they continue to say they do work long hours especially now because they don't have.
The resource -- Now -- -- -- shocked by that stat -- in bringing Kate Rogers here with our small business center on foxbusiness.com.
Taking so let's say it is small business owners to let go of -- rains and they go on vacation whether they're using their act on or whatever while they're on vacation how do they prep for that vacation if they yes definitely so we did cover -- survey -- our small business sentiment hasn't on the these small business owners do work really long hours long weeks and they deserve a vacation so.
So with travelers insurance in the -- and tips on.
I can prepare your business for your big getaway.
Boss is knowing who can handle what tax delegates don't do it all yourself no don't micromanage definitely not and Clinton did they did give is that you cheated you this manager -- -- -- A dry run before you leave yeah you can see how he or she really handles the pressure -- handles working with.
His or her coworkers and keeps your business -- OK I was their first it.
They're second tip is to train your employees to properly managed -- your way so even if they're not going to be that.
The head person in charge.
Your clients and customers shouldn't even know that you're gone.
You want things to be running just -- smoothly yes as they are when you're in the office.
And that's to be part of your corporate cultures you know is that notion of -- and really helping one another on keeping the business -- that.
And that was their second test the thermal I think it's very important and that's having a business continuity plan in place.
And that's a plan that you can -- very easily case the disasters let's see here the hastening time.
-- some island -- you get -- you can't come back for another two weeks and at the same time your business -- They need to know what vendors to call put -- call for how -- and how to pick up.
The ball and run with it basically say to that is that and Pamela these are well any -- inflate their common mishaps that could happen to small businesses and here.
For us working up but it's a huge corporation owned by News Corp.
yet if -- out there's planning people that could replace me or if you don't think I don't think it really -- as you guys are talking.
I'm thinking of the small business -- that they do not think they have their pain but it really to overlook something that tail and and as a sentinels companies' most businesses -- -- you know under nine employees and and they do have a little that the completely like to controls -- -- relation -- control during vacation is something that.
-- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- Basically closed any loopholes on ongoing projects before he leaves he wanted to meet with.
Project managers I'll crush your business before you head out see -- out on everything and pick back up with -- get back isn't worth it.
Is all of this for a that -- will -- stay at work and work for the week.
I think it's worth and -- -- you have peace of mind when you -- away.
-- -- I think -- they connected you know and you have some of the -- people people there you can trust it's definitely worth it it's your family it's memories.
And you know hopefully some down time.
Yet again I think you do your due due diligence in hiring and -- on the right people for your business you can have more the worry free time hopefully.
-- is Pamela springer -- for coming on agility article on foxbusiness.com.
-- to news thanks to travelers before you summer vacation and and -- -- -- month springer joins us from -- dot com.
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IRRESISTIBLE "MUD BARS" by freda
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Serves: | Makes 24- 36 *BITE SIZE* bars |
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Cooking Method: | Bake |
1/3 cup | butter only, please get recipes @ goboldwithbutter.com
5 oz | block baking milk chocolate, melted, ( reserve 2.5 oz goes into the frosting) ( note; unable to find bakers choc you can sub mini semi sweet , or milk choc chips) use approx 1/2 c. or more to your taste test. |
1 c | bisquick mix |
3/4 c | granulated sugar |
1 Tbsp | vanilla extract |
2 | eggs |
1 1/2 c | marshmallows, mini (i use lots, i cover the bars)( note: no mini marshmallows, tip, use regular cut into small pcs with scissors. |
1 Tbsp | real butter, please (for frosting) get recipes @ goboldwithbutter.com
1/2 to 3/4 c | sour cream use the taste test. |
1 1/3 c | powdered sugar |
the remaining baking choc bar 2.5 oz is added to this butter in the frosting. note: (if no baking choc. you can sub mini semi sweet choc chips) |
OOOH GOOEY-GOOD STUFF. YOU LOVE Chocolate,U-R Gonna Love These. you love Brownies you'll love these. "IRRESTABLE"!
They don't last anytime at all.
You can sprinkle with chopped nuts on top for presentation and Our Lovers of Nuts.
We all have Imaginations,
Use Yours, add your Own topping ideas, over the frosting, Coconut, Nuts, Chocolate Sprinkles, mini choc chips, mini m&m's. etc.
I have used the Hershey's Cocoa Pdr in these if I don't have the bar type Chocolate. But the Bar is Much richer taste.
Note; these are Not Difficult to Make. I had to Edit due to so many Questions. So Hope this all helps and is self Explanitory.
So sweet... so chocolaty... Yum! The melted marshmallow is a terrific touch - one that really turns this into a memorable dessert.
Heat Oven to 350.
Grease and Flour 9" Square pan
Set out & measure all Ingredients before starting your recipe.
set aside to cool.
(use only 1/2 the Chocolate bar)
NOTE:use 1/2 in the Frosting 1/2 in the bar batter.
(See Notes in ingredients if You have no Baking Choc Bars)
Add Bisquick, Sugar,Vanilla, Eggs with the Chocolate.
Blend By Hand, or with electric mixer on low only about 30 seconds, Just til Blended. Yhen Beat on Med. for 1 more minute. . . no more.
(If you overbeat, Your bars will not Rise as high.)
Remove from oven.
Slightly Melted stage, Cool completely, (just about 1 hr.)
In a 2 qt. saucepan, Melt the remaining 2 1/2 oz of Chocolate with 1 TBS butter, cool to warm stage.
Stir in Sourcream, & Pdr sugar, beat till smooth.
SPREAD: over the Marshmallows evenly, Place in Refer to chill, (ONLY for easier Cutting.)
Cut into bars.
Cut Usually 6X6 = makes 36 *BITE SIZE* Bars
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Junior Josh Branstetter was on the mound for the final out against Stillman College that advanced Delta State to the College World Series.By TAYLOR MITCHELLSports EditorIt's been a long, hard eight years since Benton-native Mike Kinnison ran up into the bleachers in Montgomery, Ala. and handed the NCAA Div. II baseball national trophy over to Dave "Boo" Ferriss. However, the Magnolia State's most successful collegiate baseball program of the last decade is headed back to the College World Series.With a pair of victories over Stillman College (5-2, 10-7) Delta State claimed the NCAA South Regional championship and punched its ticket to Cary, N.C. for the right to play for the national championship.The Statesmen will face St. Mary's (TX) in their first game of the double-elimination tournament. First pitch is set for Sunday, May 27, at 4 p.m. (local time). The lone time the two schools met in the college world series was back in 2001 when St. Mary's eliminated the Statesmen, 17-4, en route to a national championship.-------for the rest of the story see The Yazoo Herald printed edition or subscribe to the Digital Edition.----------
Dominique Walker of Yazoo City has signed a scholarship to play basketball for Mississippi Valley State University this fall. Walker, shown here signing as her mother Mrs. Phyllis Walker looks on, played forward for the past two years for the Lady Trojans basketball team at Mississippi Delta Community College.
Joffre WashingtonWith the recent success former Yazoo City High School standout Fletcher Cox has achieved, undoubtedly many youngsters around Yazoo City will start to ask the questions, "Can I do it," or "How did he do it?" The answer to the first question is yes. The latter question, however, has many answers. God-given talent? Yes. A superior work ethic? You know it. Desire and dedication? Without a doubt. But perhaps the most important thing that Fletcher Cox says landed him where he is today, the 12th pick of the 2012 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles, is that he listened. Sounds like a small, miniscule thing that wouldn't seem to be the catalyst that led Cox to achieve his NFL dreams, right? But that's exactly the message Cox conveyed to the student-athletes in attendance at last week's Yazoo City High School Athletics Banquet. Cox, the guest of honor, was on-hand at the banquet to watch as his No. 54 jersey was retired by the school. (Cox's No. 54 now joins Larry Kramer's No. 20 and Desmond Johnson's No.7 as numbers that will never again be worn by another Yazoo City High School football player). As he spoke to the crowd, he talked about the importance of how listening to his coaches, teachers and the adults in his life led him to where he is today. When YHS head football coach Tony Woolfolk first asked him to play flag football about 10 years ago, he listened. Once he entered high school and defensive line coach Kyle Wallace told him that he would have to make some sacrifices along the way to his goal, he listened. Whether is was going to be getting up at the crack of dawn to run or staying late after practice for extra time in the weight room, he listened. When his teachers told him to focus on his academics, he listened. When his older brother told him to stay away from the negativity in the streets, he listened. Had it not been for his willingness to listen, who knows how his story would have turned out. We've all heard of countless stories of athletes who had all the talent in the world and were headed for stardom, but never reached their goals. Why? Along the way, at some point, they probably didn't take the time to listen to some piece of advice that someone was trying to give them. Bug (short for bug-eye, Cox's nickname) told the kids, some who he even played with, that when a teacher, coach or adult tells you something, you should listen. They're not trying to hurt you. They're trying to help you, he said, because they've probably been down that same road before. That message applies to all students, not just athletes with NFL, NBA or MLB dreams. So the message is simple kids. Listen. It's the first step to success in the classroom, the field or court and in life. You have to listen. Listening got Fletcher Cox to the NFL. Where could it get you?
Seniors Bo Dickerson (top left), Joshua Gelston (top right), Ben Fouche (bottom left) and Will Bearden (bottom right) will play in next week's MAIS All Star game in Jackson.By TAYLOR MITCHELLSports EditorThe playoffs and state championship finals are when the best teams are honored in baseball, but it's the all star games that honors some of the best players, as well as give some one last game to play.For four seniors at Manchester and Benton Academies, that opportunity has been awarded to them after successful 2012 campaigns.Seniors Bo Dickerson and Joshua Gelston from Benton Academy and Will Bearden and Ben Fouche from Manchester Academy will participate in the MAIS All Star Games on May 25 at Smith-Wills Stadium.-------for the rest of the story see The Yazoo Herald printed edition or subscribe to the Digital Edition.----------
By TAYLOR MITCHELLSports EditorA pair of sophomores at Yazoo County flashed signs of great things to come at Monday's MHSAA State Track and Field meet.Orlando Tate took home third place in the 300-meter hurdles with a time of 40.43, while Ollie Tate came in fourth place in the 400-meter dash (49.87). The two finishes were good enough to place Yazoo County in 15th place overall with 11 points.Orlando Tate's third place finish puts him as the prime candidate to win next year's event. The first and second place runners in the 300-meter hurdles are both seniors and he finished just over a second behind the leader.-------for the rest of the story see The Yazoo Herald printed edition or subscribe to the Digital Edition.----------
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Secession Obsession
With the reelection of President Barack Obama, folks from mostly Southern states have decided to take their ball of state and go home. But considering the states in question, who's ball is it really?
By Denise Clay
There's about to be a whole range of discussions in Washington on ways that we can avoid going off of a fiscal cliff in terms of the Federal Deficit.
But if President Barack Obama wanted to, he could help the government solve this problem by honoring the request of the residents of a group of states that have been sending petitions to the We The People section of the White House website.
What have the people from these states been asking for?
They've been asking to leave the Union.
You see, because they didn't like the results of last Tuesday's elections, especially the part where President Barack Obama got another four years in the White House, a group of states, most of them below the Mason-Dixon Line, have asked to "peacefully secede" from the United States.
Think of it as the old "I want to take my ball and go home" thing that some of us used to do as kids.
The push to leave began almost as soon as the morning pundits began discussing the aftermath of the Presidential Elections on Nov. 7. Folks hoping that Republican nominee Mitt Romney would be swept into the White House and restore "liberty", which in this case means the liberty to discriminate against gays and lesbians and deny people health care, started to express their disappointment with "Blue State America".
From the woman in Arizona who ran over her husband with a Jeep because he didn't vote, to the man who killed himself and put a special request for President Obama in his will, the people who don't like the President have really been letting themselves go.
This has included a desire to, well, to reenact the Civil War scenes from the movie Lincoln. People from states including Texas, Louisiana, Alabama, Georgia and believe it or not, New Jersey, have sent their names into the secession pile. It has also led to three other efforts: Atlanta asking to secede from Georgia, a petition from Austin asking to secede from Texas, and a petition from a group of folks tired of the whole process asking that those asking for secession be tried for sedition.
And because all that's needed for the White House to have to respond to these petitions is 25,000 signatures, President Obama has actually had to seriously think about these miniature requests for a legal separation.
(Note to the people from Jersey who cooked up this idea: It ain't gonna happen. As long as Gov. Chris Christie has people along the shore and on the Barrier Islands looking for help to rebuild, he's gonna look at y'all like you have three heads with an eye in the middle of them. You'd have an easier time turning Christie into a vegetarian than you would getting him to apply for New Jersey's secession right now.)
Now as easy as it would be to just write this off as the misguided racism of a section of the country so disturbed by the prospect of spending another four years under the rule of a black guy we probably shouldn't because whether we like it or not, these folks feel a certain way and not addressing it might lead to something worse.
But I personally wouldn't mind President Obama looking into this because it might kill two birds with one stone:
One, you'd get rid of a whole lot of people who seem to delight in saying the kind of things that make all of us folks above the Mason/Dixon line wince because they're so backward.
And two, you'd move us away from the fiscal cliff because we'd lose a whole bunch of deadbeat states that, frankly, didn't realize as they voted for the Romney/Rep. Paul Ryan presidential ticket in droves that when Ryan was talking about "takers" he meant them.
You seem the dirty little secret of our nation is that the Blue States, places like California, New York and the like, are the ones who finance the Red States, like Alabama and Louisiana. For example, for every dollar paid in federal taxes, Alabama gets $1.66, while New Jersey, which pays more in taxes, gets .66, according to the Washington Post.
In other words, with the exception of Pennsylvania, Hawaii, Maryland, Maine and Vermont, most of the states feeding from the Federal troth voted for what my friend Kellie C. Murphy calls the "Tool Ticket", which is funny considering that it's these same states that want to secede due to the "socialist" tendencies of President Obama.
(Can we all agree on one thing? If you don't know what a term means, let's not use it okay? President Obama isn't a socialist. If he were, the Affordable Care Act would be a single-payer system.)
If we didn't have these states grabbing loads and loads of federal dollars, the budget would be nice and balanced and all of the states that want to stay would have great schools, nice new bridges, health care for all, and a higher quality of life.
The other guys? Well, let's just say that it'll be closer to Lincoln than anyone really wants to go. And for that matter, I don't know how you're gonna go anywhere when you don't have the money to move.
And don't get me started on all of the federal stuff that is in your states that you'd have to pay for if y'all decided to leave. A nice chunk of your GDP would end up going back to the government you're trying to leave.
To their credit, the governors of these states know this. So now even Texas Gov. Rick Perry, the dude that originally floated the idea of his state seceding in 2009, has changed his tune.
But my guess is that this issue isn't going to go away if for no other reason Fox News is gonna make sure it continues to gin these people up.
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The USATT approved Joola® Inside table tennis table presents a combination of quality and convenience. It's crafted with a 5/8" wood composite playing surface, a 1.5" resin apron and a powder-coated steel undercarriage for durability and support. The two-piece construction allows it to be used as a single table or two free-standing tables.
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- 1.5" diameter steel legs
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- 8 x 4" polypropylene wheels with ball bearing castings
- Net set and post included
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The transport box was really heavy! But once set up (which was really easy to do), it rolls everywhere.
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For the price, I feel like this is a really good table. I've definitely played on worse! It's perfect for play in my basement and I'm glad I bought it.
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We use this product in a youth center that averages 50 kids per day. The table has been used daily. There are some scratches where the paddles have hit the table too hard, but that is expected when so many kids are using the table.
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Suzanne Kingston
December 08, 2013 at 01:43 PM
Hello Julie, thank you! With all those DUI stops it is a truly safe way to go!
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My BMW is a 2013 black /black sedan. I have a GPS, phone charger and cold water on hand :)
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I got creative after I rescued a horse ! That boy can EAT so it is for a very good reason. A four legged charity called SHAM NOW!
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Oh, look! Ben Dover has tipped over! He's gone all flat and made a big splat. Oh my, poor Ben…Read MoreDover. Meow, Meow.
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Kat in the Hat...you forgot...you should be oinking...not meowing...you're not a cat any…Read Moremore...you' re a porker with a big long snout that loves to sniff that stinky mudd with all the dead birds in it, down at the former Lagoon. The New Navy Bond Money Bombing range. Oink Oink...piggies to the Bond Money trough they go...
December 05, 2013 at 01:16 PM
Well, I hate to nitpick but they offer silver or 'cooper' variations on the site, which for high…Read Moresch ool students, drives me crazy. Take a clue from the periodic table in "I Cu copper" and you will never misspell it again. Oh, and good luck on the fundraiser Carnegie Hall is amazing.
BTW...it must be that time of year for the editor too. March 2013 is past.
alden marin
December 07, 2013 at 07:09 PM
Stinky Mudd Hole loving Katt...Your pipe thing is (in your own words) a "tired old…Read Moresaw"--n o mystery pipes Sulah--just overflow drainage pipes from the historically flooded east end of the Colony--no smoking guns there.... Ask Craig Sap...he knows. And don't forget, both Damon Duvall and Ben Dover were spot ON in the Pig analogy and your affinity for expensive, stinky, useless, holes in the ground. Seems You've forgotten--dizzy with all that Spin Katt...you're supposed to be oinking now, not meowing...Oink! Oink!...go the porkers to the bond fest money feed and slaughter of wetlands and wildlife! Oink, Oink...indeed...
kitt sulahcat
December 08, 2013 at 05:46 PM
Mr. Marin continues to wallow about in a miasma of tedious, nonsensical cant. He excoriates the…Read MoreStat e Parks Dept. and then puts forth Craig Sap to bolster his argument?! WTF is that all about? Hissssssssssssss. Snarl!
alden marin
December 08, 2013 at 07:34 PM
oink oink snortle...oink, Stinky Cat...Nope, not calling forth Sap as an ally whatsoever. Just…Read Moreremin ding you and the non-existent, delusional
"Mystery Pipe" purveyors of spin and nonsense (what we've come to expect from State Parks, Yes...and SMBRC) that Mr Sap has the clear answer to what exactly those well explained pipes are and were. That's a non story Oinking Cat...as for your new Hisssing and snarling (doesn't sound too threatening to me, frankly) I prefer it when you oink loudly-- as you've been doing...touting the desolate, destructive and unnecessary Mud Pitt Slip N Slide...Oink Oink, Sulahh, Oink!! Oink!!!! Snouts ahoy...


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Mubyana-John, T.; Wutor, V.C.; Yeboah, S.O.; Ringrose, S. (Academic Journals. http://www.academicjournals.org/SRE, NaN, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: The influence of wild fires on microbial community structure, soil organic matter, sulphur oxidising and nitrifying microbial populations in the floodplains of the Okavango Delta of Botswana was assessed. Microbial community structure was assessed by phospholipids ester-linked fatty acids (PLFA) quantification while microbial sulphur oxidisers were assessed by Most Probable Number (MPN). Community structure assessment showed that burning shifted the microbial community structure from single cellular bacteria being the dominant groups to filamentous fungi and actinomycetes being the most dominant groups. Generally burning increased the fungal component (18:2 w6) matrix from 3.40 to 8.35 while the actinomycetes and sulphur reducing bacterial (10 Me 16:0) component also increased from 1.02 to 1.70 mostly in the floodplains. Generally, the organic matter content declined with burning. However, the influence of burning on soil pH was non conclusive. Soil microbial biomass carbon increased slightly after the fire. The number of heterotrophic and nitrite-oxidizing and sulphur reducing bacteria increased. Overall, these results indicate that burning significantly alters the microbial community structure as large above ground losses of nutrients during and after burning often results in low quantities of nutrients released into the soil. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/349 Files in this item: 1
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Omari, K.; Mubyana, T.; Matsheka, M.I.; Bonyongo, M.C.; Veenendaal, E. (South African Journal of Botany http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/707238/description#description, NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: Effects of flooding on soil nitrogen (N), and asymbiotic nitrogen fixing bacterial (diazotroph) populations of the Okavango Delta were investigated. Diazotrophs from the rhizosphere of dominant annual and perennial grasses of the Okavango Delta were isolated on N-free composite media and identified applying morphological and biochemical criteria and Restriction Fragment Length Polymorphism (RFLP). Azotobacter species were found associated mostly with the grasses Andropogon guyanus and Vetevaria nigritiana (103CFU g–1 rhizosphere soil). Annual grasses such as Eragrostis inamoena, Setaria sphacelata as well as perennials showed insignificant populations (<101CFU g–1 soil). On the contrary, Azospirillum spp. was found associated with most of the grasses. Highest population densities (above 104MPN g–1 soil) were observed in rhizospheres of E. inamoena, Cympogon excavatus, Sporobolus acinifolis, Eragrostis lapila and Eragrostis rigidor and lowest population densities (below 102MPN g–1 soil) in rhizospheres of Andropogon guyanus and Panicum repens. Flooding increased the Azotobacter populations, while Azospirillum spp. populations were significantly reduced. Nitrogen-fixing sulphur reducers were observed in the rhizosphere of annuals (A. guyanus and P. repens) and only in perennials growing in flooded soils. No Beijerinckia species were found associated with any of the grasses. The highest soil nitrogen levels were detected in flooded soils (<0.20% N) while no N was detected in the rhizosphere soil of grasses growing in very dry soils (<5% moisture content). The results indicate that in the Okavango Delta, total soil nitrogen varies with flooding regime. With flooding, the diazotroph population shifts towards Azotobacter and Nfixing sulphur reducers while Azospirillum spp. are widespread in non-flooded soils. RFLP analysis of the 1 450bp amplicon using the restriction endonuclease Alu1, showed three different banding profiles, suggesting the occurrence of three different species of Azospirillum. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/294 Files in this item: 1
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Setshogo, M.P.; Mbereki, C.M. (Global Science Books, http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/, NaN, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: The sale of herbal medicine, either as concoctions or single plant specimens, has become common in the streets and main shopping centres of major towns and cities in Botswana. A study was undertaken to collect information on the uses of medicinal plants sold by street vendors in Gaborone, Botswana during June 2008 to December 2008. The indigenous knowledge of the street vendors and the plants used for medicinal purposes were collected through questionnaire and personal interviews during field trips. The survey showed that the street vendors used 47 species of plants distributed in 45 genera belonging to 29 families to treat various diseases and health conditions. The documented medicinal plants were mostly used to cure skin sores, sexually transmitted diseases (STD) and asthma. In this study, the most dominat families are the Asteraceae and Fabaceae, each with 5 species and roots were most frequently used for the treatment of diseases accounting for 62% of the medicines sold. This study showed that many people in Botswana still continue to depend on medicinal plants for primary healthcare. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/922 Files in this item: 1
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Mubyana-John, T.; Wright, M.G. (Global Science Books, http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/, NaN, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: A study assessing fungi isolated from three climatic regions of Botswana as a possible control for root knot nematodes (Meloidogyne spp.) affecting the tomato(Lycopersicon esculentum L. var. 'Money maker') crops was conducted. Out of 1,250 soil fungal isolates, only 232 soil fungi from the Okavango Delta, Bobirwa district and different saltpans in Botswana could be sub cultured, and screened for antagonism against Meloidogyne sp. Seven of the isolates i.e., Trichoderma sp., Penicillium sp., Dendriphiopsis sp., Fusarium chlamydosporium, Cochliobolus sativus, Aspergillus fumigatus and an unidentified sterile fungus showed potential to immobilize nematode juveniles on agar plates within 2-4 days. C. sativus and Dendriphiopsis sp. showed maximum paralysis on agar plates and eventually death of the Meloidgyne sp. juveniles. In greenhouse studies using tomato plants the fungi alleviated the effect of nematodes by increasing plant, shoot height and root weight as compared to the reference controls. Cochliobolus sativus and Trichoderma sp. showed maximum plant protection of tomato plants under greenhouse conditions. Fungi ability to produce cellulase and chitinase were some of the mechanisms studied. The results indicated that Trichoderma sp., Penicillium sp., Dendriphiopsis sp., Fusarium chlamydosporium, Cochliobolus sativus and Aspergillus fumigatus are nematode antagonistic fungi indigenous to Botswana that can be used to control nematodes as they are better adapted in comparison to introduced fungi. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/917 Files in this item: 1
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Chaturvedi, P.; Pipedi-Tshekiso, M.; Moseki, B.; Kwape, P.E. (Academic Journals, http://www.academicjournals.org/SRE, NaN, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: Bark of Bauhinia purpurea tree was collected and both the water and methanol extracts were prepared. Both extracts were tested for free radical scavenging activities and phenol content. Water extract was then tested for its protective potentials against alcohol induced toxicity. For this experiment, twenty rats were randomly divided into four groups, alcohol control group, normal control and two experimental groups. The rats in alcohol control group received alcohol (5 g/kg), rats in normal control were given water. Rats in two experimental groups were administered two doses of methanol extract (50 and 100 mg/kg respectively) plus alcohol (5 g/kg) for 30 days. At the end of the experiment, rats were killed after ether anesthesia. Liver and blood samples were collected for biochemical measurements. Parameters measured were thiobarbituric acid reactive substances, serum glutamate oxaloacetate transaminase, serum glutamate pyruvate transaminase, reduced glutathione, glutathione peroxidase, superoxide dismutase, catalase and ascorbic acid. Results showed that both methanol and water extracts scavenged free radicals equivalent to gallic acid scavenging and were found rich in total phenol content. Results of in vivo experiments showed that the water extract inhibited lipid peroxidation, protected the experimental animals from hepatic toxicity and maintained the levels of antioxidants in dose dependent manner. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/1018 Files in this item: 1
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Banda, A.; Mubyana-John, T.; Taylor, J.E. (Global Science Books, http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/, NaN, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: The influence of burning on soil microbial dehydrogenase activity, nitrogen content and fungal population along the Boro route in the Okavango Delta was assessed in the flood and dry seasons. Soil samples from the burnt plots and the adjacent control un-burnt plots were cultured on agar plates using dilution methods. Fusarium spp. were dominant while Aspergillus species were low in burnt plots. The other fungi such as Drechslera sp., Exophiala jeanselmmei, Penicillium compactum and Chrysosporium merdarium were only in the burnt plots as compared to unburnt control plots. However, fungal diversity and soil dehydrogenase activity reduced after 6 months of burning showing significant increase in Chrysosporium merdarium in almost all the burnt plots. The influence of burning on soil nitrogen was insignificant instead flooding had a stronger influence on nitrogen content than burning. The results indicate that burning increased fungal diversity and biomass, however, reduces overall microbial enzyme activity after burning without influencing soil nitrogen and pH. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/919 Files in this item: 1
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Mubyana, T.; Krah, M.; Totolo, O.; Bonyongo, M. (Journal of Arid Environments. http://www.elsevier.com/wps/find/journaldescription.cws_home/622855/description#description, NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: The effect of flooding on soil total nitrogen, phosphorus and microbial population in different vegetation zones (floodplain, island and woodland) and profile depth (0?1, 0?5, 2?0, 3?0, 4?0 and 5?0m) of the Okavango Delta was studied from February to July 1999. Total nitrogen significantly differed with soil profile depth, moisture regime and months. In the woodlands, insignificant total nitrogen was detected at all depths except at 0?1m, where 0?03% and 1?17% were detected in February and March, respectively. In the island samples, only 0?05% was detected at 4m in February. Nitrogen in the floodplain samples was concentrated in the A1 horizon where 0?12%, 0?61% and 0?03% were detected in February, March, and May, respectively. Organic phosphorus significantly differed with vegetation zone but not with months and depth. Although organic phosphorus was low (0?02–0?52%) at all sites, it was liberally distributed throughout the profiles. On the island, actinomycetes were only detected up to 2m in February and up to 3m in July. Fungi concentrated in the top 0?5m (103–105). In both the floodplain and island samples, bacteria concentrated in the upper 3m. However, after May, populations decreased significantly. In the floodplain, significant actinomycetes populations were only detected in the upper 0?5m. Generally, organic phosphorus showed positive correlations with fungal populations. This study indicates that these soils are low in total nitrogen and phosphorus. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/293 Files in this item: 1
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Chaturvedi, P. (Oxford University Press, Oxford Journals; http://ecam.oxfordjournals.org/, March NaN, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: In the present study, inhibitory effect of the methanol extract of Raphanus sativus root on lipid peroxidation has been carried out in normal rats. Graded doses of methanol extract of root of the plant (40, 80 and 120 mg kg 1 body weight) were administered orally for 15 days to experimental treated rats. Distilled water was administered to experimental control rats. At the end of experiment, rats were killed by decapitation after ether anesthesia. Blood and liver were collected to measure thiobarbituric acid reactive substance, reduced glutathione and activity of catalase. Results indicated that the extract of R. sativus root reduced the levels of thiobarbituric acid reactive substance significantly in all experimental treated groups (P50.05) as compared to the experimental control group. It also increased the levels of reduced glutathione and increased the activity of catalase. In vitro experiments with the liver of experimental control and experimental treated rats were also carried out against cumene hydroperoxide induced lipid peroxidation. The extract inhibited in vitro cumene hydroperoxide induced lipid peroxidation. R. sativus inhibits lipid peroxidation in vivo and in vitro. It provides protection by strengthening the antioxidants like glutathione and catalase. Inclusion of this plant in every day diet would be beneficial. Description: eCAM Advance Access originally published online on February 20, 2007 eCAM 2008 5(1):55-59; doi:10.1093/ecam/nel077 Version available here is the 2007 version. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/182 Files in this item: 2
Inhibitory response of raphanus.pdf (861.5Kb)license.txt (1.998Kb) -
Mpoloka, S.W. (American-Eurasian Network for Scientific Information. http://www.aensi.org/aeb_online.html, NaN, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: The nuclear 18S rDNA and chloroplast encoded rbcL gene sequences were used to investigate the evidence of residual UV-B induced mutagenesis in Dimorphotheca sinuata plants. The probes were generated by the polymerase chain reaction and labelled with a non-radioactive Digoxigenin label and used in Southern hybridization studies. High levels of variability in the 18S rDNA gene were found, pointing to genome rearrangements and possibly genome instability due to UV-B effects. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/484 Files in this item: 1
Investigating evidence.pdf (1.233Mb) -
Moseki, B.; Buru, J.C. (Academic Journals, http://www.academicjournals.org/, NaN, 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: The aim of this study was to assess the growth response of Sesuvium portulacastrum (L.) (a halophyte) to various NaCl concentrations and hence determine how it is adapted to grow optimally under saline conditions. S. portulacastrum was grown hydroponically in various NaCl concentrations (that is, 0, 100, 200, 400 and 600 mol m-3 NaCl). It was found to exhibit a growth pattern typical of dicotyledonous halophytes. It attained maximal growth at 200 mol m-3 NaCl concentration in hydroponic cultures. It accumulated large concentrations of Na+ and Cl- with the leaves having the highest ion content. These ions are believed to be sequestered in the vacuole. S. portulacastrum also accumulated proline in high concentrations and this proline appeared to adjust the cytoplasmic ion concentration to balance that of the vacuole. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/961 Files in this item: 1
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Baloi, B.; Matsheka, M.I.; Gashe, B.A. (Global Science Books, http://www.globalsciencebooks.info/, NaN, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: Halophilic bacteria from the Makgadikgadi salt pans in north central Botswana were isolated using culture-dependent methods. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of the 16S rRNA gene and phylogenetic analysis were used to identify the strains. Culturing was done aerobically in six different complex salt media. Salt concentrations used were 1Halophilic bacteria from the Makgadikgadi salt pans in north central Botswana were isolated using culture-dependent methods. Polymerase chain reaction (PCR) amplification of the 16S rRNA gene and phylogenetic analysis were used to identify the strains. Culturing was done aerobically in six different complex salt media. Salt concentrations used were 15, 20, 25 and 30% (2.6, 3.4, 4.3 and 5.1 M, respectively) NaC1, at pH 7.2 to pH 8.0. Four colony morphology types were isolated in axenic cultures comprising Gram-positive cells. Universal bacterila primers were used to amplify 16S rDNA from chromosomal DNA isolated from three of the four distinct colony groups. Restriction enzyme digest analysis of the 16S rDNA revealed seven RFLP types. Five of the RFLP types were subjected to sequencing. Comparison of the 16S rDNA sequence alignment to reference sequence data bases showed samples S2012A3, S2012B2 and S2012B3 to have between 95 and 99% homology to Bacillus sp. BH 164 and Bacillus sp. HS 136T, a novel species recently described as Bacillus persepolensis. Isolate S4102D4 showed 95 to 99% homology to Thalassobacillus sp. JY0201 and Thalassobacillus sp. FIB228 and Halobacillus sp. MO56 species. All five isolates had at least 95% similarity to published sequences implying they could be species within the described genera. A sub-tree drawn to compare the isolates indicated two phyletic lines with S4102D4 being an outlying strain and S2012A3, S2012B and S2012B3 being a closely related clonal group all of which branch from Bacillus sp. BH 164. Pending conclusive culture, biochemical and polar lipid composition data these microorganisms are regarded as previously un-described and therefore novel species of halophilic bacteria. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/920 Files in this item: 1
Matsheka_AJPSB_2011.pdf (525.8Kb) -
Matsheka, M.I.; Lastovica, A.J.; Elisha, B.G. (American Society for Microbiology. http://jcm.asm.org/, NaN, 2001)[more][less]
Abstract: A 1.6-kb DNA fragment isolated from a Campylobacter concisus genomic library gave C. concisus-specific restriction fragment length patterns when it was used as a probe in hybridization studies. All of the strains tested, including type strains and clinical isolates, contained a 0.5-kb HindIII fragment that hybridized to the probe. DNA sequencing of the 1.6-kb fragment identified three open reading frames (ORFs). One of the ORFs encodes the carboxy terminus of GyrB, and the translational products of ORF2 and ORF3 showed similarity to hypothetical proteins, previously identified in Campylobacter jejuni. DNA-DNA hybridization studies with a fragment internal to ORF3 showed that this sequence was responsible for the signal observed with the 0.5-kb HindIII fragment. A rapid PCR assay was developed and evaluated. Primers that annealed to the extremities of the 1.6-kb fragment were used to obtain an amplicon of the correct size from both reference and clinical strains of C. concisus. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/306 Files in this item: 1
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Mogobe, K.D.; Tshiamo, W.; Bowelo, M. (Elsevier, www.rhmjournal.org.uk, NaN, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: This paper describes the maternity monitoring system in Botswana, developed in 1998, and the main methods used: maternal death and morbidity reviews at service delivery level, analysis by the National Maternal Mortality Audit Committee of data from the reviews as reported on two forms, perinatal reviews and surveys using process indicators. We carried out a study of these findings to examine whether the system was working well. Surveys using process indicators in 2001 and 2006 were analysed. Other data examined were from 2004–2006 and early 2007. The Maternal Death Notification Form was found to be comprehensive but not all health facilities were submitting them and some gave incomplete information. In 2001, 70% of pregnant women attended antenatal care but access to emergency obstetric care was uneven. In 2006, 28 facilities with maternity services surveyed were providing 24-hour delivery care, but laboratory, theatre and blood supplies were more limited, and only 50% of doctors and 67% of midwives had life-saving skills. Antibiotics were widely available, but there were shortages of magnesium sulphate, diazepam, oxytocics and manual vacuum aspiration kits. Recommendations for improvements have been made, training for skilled attendants is ongoing and a medical school has just opened at the University of Botswana. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/498 Files in this item: 1
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Muzila, M.; Setshogo, M.P.; Mpoloka, S.W. (Academic Journals; http://www.academicjournals.org/ijbc, NaN, 2011)[more][less]
Abstract: Harpagophytum is bitypic and native to Southern Africa. Its two species are Harpagophytum procumbens and H. zeyheri. H. procumbens is medicinal. A reliable method of identifying the species is through its fruit. However, distinguishing between H. procumbens and H. zeyheri can be difficult because of the various morphotypes. Hence, possibilities of introgression are hypothesized. The objective of this study was to test for interspecific introgression between the two species. Diagnostic characters of the fruit were subjected to multivariate analysis. Discriminant function analysis was used to identify and classify the 21 specimen types. Cluster analysis was used to test for possible appurtenance of individual fruit specimens to either the parental species (H. procumbens or H. zeyheri) or to the hybrid (H. procumbens X H. zeyheri). The study inferred the existence of hybridisation (introgression) between the two species. The hybrids can be characterised by fruit length, fruit width, arm width, arm length, and the number of seed rows. In the hybrids, the number of seed rows per loculus comes in various combinations (for example 3,3 and 3,2). And this was found to be quite important in identifying the hybrids. However, it was difficult to determine the direction of gene flow, thus, we recommend molecular analysis of the hybrids. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/1179 Files in this item: 1
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Gnonlonfin, G.J.B.; Hell, K.; Fandohan, P.; Siame, A.B. (Elsevier B.V. www.elsevier.com/locate/ijfoodmicro, NaN, 2008)[more][less]
Abstract: The presence of fungi, aflatoxins and fumonisin B1 in cassava and yam chips (during 28 processing and storage) were evaluated during two consecutive seasons in two agroecological zones of Benin (Northern Guinea Savannah, NGS and Sudan Savannah, SS). The Benin samples were assessed for moisture content, fungal infestation and total aflatoxin and fumonisin B1 contamination. During the two seasons, samples collected from the NGS, had moisture contents ranging from 10.0 to 14.7% in cassava chips and from 11.4 to 15.3% in yam chips. In samples from the SS, moisture content ranged from 10.1 to 14.5% and 11.1 to 14.5% in cassava and yam chips, respectively. A. flavus was the predominant fungal species. The maximum cfu/g in cassava and yam chips was 8950 and 6030, respectively. Other fungal species isolated included P. chrysogenum, M. piriformis, Phoma sorghina, F. verticillioides, R. oryzae and Nigrospora oryzae. High performance liquid chromatography analysis of both cassava and yam chips showed no contamination by either aflatoxins or fumonisin B1. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/317 Files in this item: 1
Mycoflora and natural occurrence.pdf (5.959Mb) -
Moyo, S.; Gashe, B.A.; Collison, E.K.; Mpuchane, S. (Elsevier / www.elsevier.com/locate/ijfoodmicro, NaN, 2003)[more][less]
Abstract: This present study was undertaken to find optimum conditions of pH, temperature and, period of incubation for the pectinolytic activity of Kluyveromyces wickerhamii isolated from rotting fruits and to assess the effect of these factors by use of response surface methodology (RSM). A central composite rotatable design was used as an experimental design for the analysis of the allocation of treatment combinations. A second order polynomial regression model was fitted and was found adequate, with an R2 of 0.94469 ( P < 0.001). The effects of temperature and pH were the most significant factors in influencing enzyme production. Estimated optimum conditions were as follows: pH 5.0, temperature, 32 jC and an incubation period of 91 h. Pectinesterase (PE), pectin lyase (PL), and cellulase activities were not detected. Pectinase production was partially constitutive. Pectin was degraded by the isolated strain of K. wickerhamii in the current study, and the pectinolytic activity is referred to as polygalacturonase (PG) activity. Crude enzyme extract was thermostable at various temperatures and, stimulated by the presence of Ca2 + ions but inhibited by other ions like Mg2 +, Zn2 +, Co2 +, Mn2 + and Na+. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/228 Files in this item: 2
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Morobe, I.C.; Obi, C.L.; Nyila, M.A.; Gashe, B.A.; Matsheka, M.I. (Academic Journals, http://www.academicjournals.org/AJB, NaN, 2009)[more][less]
Abstract: Listeria monocytogenes is known to cause epidemic and sporadic cases of listeriosis. The present study investigated the occurrence, antibiograms and molecular serotypes of the organism in various retail outlets in Gaborone, Botswana. Food samples were obtained randomly from selected supermarkets and street vendors in 5 geographical areas of Gaborone from May, 2007 to September 2007. L. monocytogenes was isolated and positively identified by using morphological and biochemical tests. From a total of 1324 food samples tested 57(4.3 %) were positive for L. monocytogenes. Out of the 57 isolates of L. monocytogenes 7 (12.3%), 3 (5.3%), 0 (0%), 27 (47.4%) and 20 (35.1%) were isolated from cheese, raw milk, meat (biltong), frozen cabbage and salad (coleslaw), respectively. From the 5 geographical areas selected for sampling in this study, Gaborone South recorded the highest number 19 (33.3%) of L. monocytogenes isolates while Gaborone West recorded the least, 7 (12.3%). The findings in this study reveal the presence of L. monocytogenes serotypes 1/2a and 1/2b in ready to eat food and highlight the need for education and training programmes in food safety in Gaborone, Botswana. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/996 Files in this item: 1
Morobe_AJB_2009.pdf (86.64Kb) -
Chaturvedi, P.; George, S.; John, A. (British Journal of Biomedical Science. http://www.ibms.org/index.cfm?method=publications.british_journal, NaN, 2007)[more][less]
Abstract: In the present study, preventive and protective effects of Ocimum gratissimum in ethanol-induced hepatotoxicity are assessed in albino rats. A methanol extract of O. gratissimum leaves is prepared, with a yield of 3.5% (w/w) of the dry weight of leaves. Graded doses of the extract (10, 20, 40 and 80 mg/kg body weight), together with ethanol (5 gm/kg body weight) are administered orally to experimental groups for 30 days. Normal control rats receive distilled water only, while rats in an alcohol control group (AC) receive ethanol only for 30 days. O. gratissimum reduced the level of thiobarbituric acid reactive substance in all experimental groups (E1â E4). Alanine transaminase and aspartate transaminase levels fell in all experimental groups (E1â E4), but this reduction was significant only in groups E3 and E4 (P<0.05), indicating inhibition of lipid peroxidation by free radicals generated after ethanol metabolism. Levels of antioxidants also increased. Ascorbic acid and glutathione levels increased in all experimental groups (E1â E4; P<0.05 and P<0.01, respectively). A significant increase in catalase (P<0.05) was noted only in group E4, although an upward trend was noted in all experimental groups. This study shows that O. gratissimum prevents free radical damage to the liver and thus protects the organ from oxidative stress. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/309 Files in this item: 1
Preventive and pro.pdf (2.493Mb) -
Mpoloka, S.W. (Academic Journals, www.academicjournals.org, August 18, 2010)[more][less]
Abstract: Residual long-term effects of increased UV-B radiation were investigated in an indigenous plant species, Dimorphotheca sinuata, by analysing photosynthetic gene expression. Reductions were observed in the amount of the rbcL and psbA mRNA expressed in progeny of plants that were previously subjected to enhanced UV-B levels. However, observed reductions did not attain statistical significance. This could explain the reduction in net biomass and physiological and biochemical parameters observed by other researchers as a result of UV-B exposure. Results from this study with plants grown in the absence of UV-B point to changes in the regulation of photosynthetic genes and such mutations due to raised UV-B levels could cause permanent changes in plant populations. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/1011 Files in this item: 1
Mpoloka SRE 2010.pdf (122.9Kb) -
Bonyongo, M.C.; Mubyana, T. (South African Journal of Science, http://www.sajs.co.za/, NaN, 2004)[more][less]
Abstract: WETLANDS SUCH AS THE OKAVANGO Delta, located in semi-arid regions, are of great ecological, environmental and socio-economic importance. In most cases, however, few data exist on nutrient cycling in these areas. This paper presents preliminary results of an ongoing study, which investigates the influence of seasonal flooding on soil nutrient status in the different vegetation communities of the delta. Soil K, Na, and pH significantly increased with a decrease in soil moisture, with the values increasing from the primary floodplains to the islands communities. Available P, Ca and Mg decreased as the elevation gradient increased from the riverbed. Although nutrient status generally was highest in the floodplain vegetation areas adjacent to the riverbed, there was no significant difference in available P, Ca and Mg within the vegetation communities. Calcium levels in the different vegetation zones were more influenced by rainfall than floodplain vegetation community. Higher soil Ca was observed in the rainy season, while elevated Mg was recorded after the rains. Overall, these results indicate that flooding is an essential aspect of the Okavango Delta as it may be a primary source of some of the soil nutrients that support the high diversity of plants sustaining the delta's ecosystem. URI: http://hdl.handle.net/10311/401 Files in this item: 1
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U.S. raids in pursuit of two terrorists over the weekend threw a question surrounding President Obama into the spotlight: Does he have a guiding doctrine for foreign policy?
The operations in Somalia and Libya, only one of which went as planned, come after the Obama administration silenced its drumbeat toward a possible military attack on Syria.
Some analysts say the developments make Obama's "doctrine" more clear than ever. Others say what's more clear than ever is that this president doesn't have one -- which may, or may not, be a good thing.
Yes to special ops, no to conventional wars
"The two raids over the weekend show that President Obama remains very comfortable deploying special operations forces in countries the United States is not at war with as a means to combat terrorist groups, just as he is comfortable with the use of CIA drones for the same purpose in countries such as Pakistan and Yemen," says CNN National Security Analyst Peter Bergen.
"For the White House, part of the appeal of special operations and drones is that they do not, of course, consume anything like the blood and treasure that are expended on conventional military operations such as the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan."
Sam Brannen, a Democrat who worked under Obama in the Defense Department until earlier this year, concurs.
"I think he's really fighting the long war ... where you're using a variety of low visibility forces and increasingly unmanned aerial vehicle assets around the planet. And fighting an enemy who has incredible geographic span and seems to pop up everywhere there's a new crisis," says Brannen, now a senior fellow at the Center for Strategic and International Studies.
Key parts of Obama's doctrine, says Brannen, include: "Defeat al Qaeda, minimize weapons of mass destruction, don't get us entangled in another Middle East war."
'Lethal' Obama's al Qaeda doctrine: Kill
"Barack Obama has been a lethal president," says Fawaz Gerges of the London School of Economics and Political Science.
"He has escalated the drone attacks against al Qaeda worldwide. He has basically given the CIA and the U.S. security forces a blank check to wage an all-out war, literally, against al Qaeda, using all elements of U.S. power."
"The Obama Doctrine, when it comes to al Qaeda and its extremist allies, is really a kill strategy," Gerges says.
The capture of alleged al Qaeda operative Abu Anas al Libi in Somalia over the weekend was a surprise, Gerges says. "Because the Obama Doctrine is to kill."
How Syria fits in
Both Gerges and Brannen believe President Obama was reluctant to take military action against Syria, even though he pushed reluctant lawmakers and the American public to support his call for strikes.
The president was under pressure from some in "the foreign policy establishment" and from certain U.S. allies including Saudi Arabia and Turkey, Gerges argues.
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He and Brannen say they believe Obama was relieved when a Russian offer took hold.
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Danielle Pletka, vice president at the American Enterprise Institute, has a far less charitable view.
"In the sense that the word has typically been used to describe a president's vision for managing national security challenges around the world, I don't think Obama has a doctrine," says Pletka, who identifies herself as conservative.
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