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  • Antimicrobial properties of a wine based disinfectant

    Creator:
    Waite, Joy G.
    Abstract:
    Wine has recently been shown to be a possible protective agent against microbial foodbome illness. The chemical environment of wine makes it difficult, if not impossible, for microorganisms to survive. The low pH, high concentration of organic acids, relatively high ethanol concentrations, and the potential for high levels of sulfur...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis

  • Constructing heroic identities : masculinity and the western film

    Creator:
    Foster, Brad D.
    Abstract:
    This thesis employs the study of gender to demonstrate how recent Hollywood western films have constructed a hero that is reflective of contemporary beliefs regarding masculinity. Beginning with a New Historicist approach at studying gender, this work first considers the construction of masculinity in post World War II America and...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis

  • How women negotiate family responsibilities and personal health

    Creator:
    Ourada, Verna E. Zehner
    Abstract:
    Women’s health affects women and society as a whole. In addition to paid employment, women provide unpaid labor as they care for their families, their homes, and ailing relatives. Only by staying healthy can women provide care to their families. Using a feminist perspective, this study examined how women manage...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis

  • The Costa Rica Dome : a study of physics, zooplankton and blue whales

    Creator:
    Matteson, Robyn S.
    Abstract:
    At the Costa Rica Dome (CRD), upwelling associated with cyclonic circulation and the presence of a shallow thermocline support a highly productive biological habitat, exploited by marine fauna at several trophic levels. During January 2008, a cruise to the CRD by the R/V Pacific Storm was conducted to relocate blue...
    Resource Type:
    Masters Thesis
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    . Finally, I am deeply grateful for my Corvallis friends, especially Dongwha, Greg, Ting, Brendan, Joy

  • Focus ; Fall 2008

    Creator:
    Oregon State University. College of Forestry
    Abstract:
    Focus is published by Oregon State University College of Forestry. Our goal is to keep Forestry alumni, friends, faculty, staff, and students informed about the College of Forestry and its many activities and programs.
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  • In their own words : divorced and widowed women, retirement, and friendships

    Creator:
    Barlow-Pieterick, Marilyn
    Abstract:
    Friends benefit both our psychological and our emotional well-being by increasing overall happiness, life satisfaction, and a positive sense of self among women. Often, however, friendships decrease in the later years. The purpose of this study is to learn more about divorced or widowed, retired women and their friendships, specifically,...
    Resource Type:
    Dissertation
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    . Appreciation also goes to fellow graduate students Debbie Coehlo, Joy Delgado, Tammy Henderson, Margaret