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We report natal dispersal distances for 331 banner—tailed kangaroo rats (Dipodomys spectabilis) at high and low population density. The data were collected in 29 censuses of marked individuals in two populations over 8 yr. One population underwent four—fold variation in density. The other was consistently at high density. Because the number of burrow systems (i.e., breeding sites) remained fairly constant, we interpret changes in density as changes in degree of habitat saturation. Dispersal distances were shorter and the proportion of philopatric young (moving less than a home range diameter) was greater at high density than at low density. This result does not conform to models of dispersal based on studies of cycling small mammals or to a simple competition model of dispersal. All data are consistent with a habitat saturation model, which holds that high—density saturated conditions favor philopatric tendencies in offspring.

Aumann et al discuss a program called \"Cuisine for Kids: Celebrating Taste and Health in Schools and Child Care\" which was developed to train child nutrition staff in preparing tasty, healthful foods.

Problem. Faith in God is a phenomenon that is difficult to define. Yet, it can be seen as an attitude of complete trust in God. As Proctor (1995) stated, faith in God is believing that there is a purpose and a power (called God) available to each of us, giving us an “inexhaustible source of evergreen inspiration” (p. xvii). Therefore, this study focused on how faith in God impacted administrative decision-making practices of three African-American Christian women administrators of higher education. Method. To achieve the purpose of this study, the literature was reviewed to identify existing theories. This descriptive multiple case study approach examined the impact of religious faith on the decision-making practices of three African-American Christian women administrators of higher education. Case study techniques used were interviews, observations, note-taking, reviewing existent documents, etc. to gain an understanding of what the observed world was actually like. Different kinds of questions and analyses, derived from Spradley's (1979) developmental research sequence, were also used to enhance the method of analyzing and interpreting the data. Findings and conclusions. Throughout this study, numerous attributes or values such as love, honesty, peace, joy, hope, intuition, etc. were engendered by faith in God. These attributes reflected anthropological, psychological, and sociological factors, thereby suggesting three theoretical models (to help understand faith-informed decisions): Fowler's stages of faith, Erikson's theory of human development; and the biblical model (Heb 11 and 1 Cor 13). According to the findings, it was the practice of the three Christian administrators in this study to ask God for help when making decisions, particularly administrative decisions. Because of their experiences, stories, and viewpoints, it was evident that their profession of faith in God was practiced overtly. The study revealed that religious faith was used as a practical approach to problem solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making practices in the lives of these administrators. Finally, the study showed that faith in God has given these Christian women strength of character to make faith-informed administrative decisions, which is the ability to use the qualities of the spiritual life intermingled with expertise and gifts from God for the good of the organization.

The authors report natal dispersal distances for 331 banner-tailed kangaroo rats (Dipodomas spectabilis ) at high and low population density. One population underwent four-fold variation in density. The other was consistently at high density. Because the number of burrow systems (i.e., breeding sites) remained fairly constant, they interpret changes in density as changes in degree of habitat saturation. Dispersal distances were shorter and the proportion of philopatric young was greater at high density than at low density. All data are consistent with a habitat saturation model, which holds that high-density saturated conditions favor philopatric tendencies in offspring.

This research project addresses interrater reliability using a new coding method for the Thematic Apperception Test (TAT). The underlying structural components of each TAT story were coded based on the coding of sentence phrases according to Adlerian operational definitions of movement. Codes were used to identify clusters (pure form, cognition, affect, and perspective seeking). Exner's (1996) codes for Rorschach scoring were used to identify determinants (F, FD, M, FM, m, C, C′, T, V, and Y) and activity levels {a, p, and not significant (ns)}. Interrater reliability [special characters omitted]80% was successfully demonstrated using percent agreement for the overall project (92%), all clusters (90%), all determinants (95%), all activity levels (86%), pure form cluster (87%), cognition cluster (87%), affect cluster (90%), perspective seeking cluster (96%), determinants F (89%), FD (97%), M (89%), FM (99%), m (96%), C (95%), C′ or activity levels a (84%), p (87%), and (98%), T (94%), V (96%), Y (99%), and for ns (87%). Using the more stringent Cohen's kappa, reliability [special characters omitted]70% was obtained for all clusters (73%), all determinants (72%), pure form cluster (75%), cognition cluster (74%), for determinants F (76%), M (71%), FM (88%), Y (85%), and for activity level ns (74%). Thirty-two students volunteered as secondary raters. Raters were divided into three groups based on their experience with psychological tests. The means of the three groups were compared using a one way ANOVA. There were no significant differences between groups. Results of this study suggest that Rorschach determinants can be used effectively to code TAT protocols when associated with their respective Adlerian operational definitions. Interpretation of the underlying structural components can contribute to the understanding of personality, life style, and the individual's unique movement through life.

Sometimes they are reading buddies, peer helpers, conflict managers, lunch buddies, tutors, and many other ways that encourage a positive mentoring relationship between students. School is a community where people respect and care for one another and develop students to be life-long learners.

Insurance companies and state departments of transportation offer some tips for parents: *Set a good example and model safe driving. *Provide adult-supervised driving time, even if your teen has his/her license. *Expose teens to different driving conditions so they learn how to handle them safely. *Prohibit cell phone use while driving. *Restrict the number of passengers in the car to reduce distractions. *Prohibit/limit unsupervised late-night driving.