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The extraction and changes to management of natural resources can have profound negative effects on local fauna, potentially causing local extirpation of many species. Fauna requiring specific habitats to thrive can be especially susceptible to disruption, such as Bald Eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus), requiring advanced consideration in management practices. In this study, I studied Bald eagle preferences in roosting sites between trees and ice, and how life stage may affect roosting height within three vertical sections of the canopy at Barr Lake State Park, in Brighton, CO. I conducted stationary counts of Bald Eagles roosting on ice and in the adjacent riparian area, specifically parsing out counts between ages and height in trees. Bald Eagles were found to significantly prefer trees over ice for roosting areas, despite more physical area on the ice being available for resting. Once in the trees, adult Bald Eagles preferred the upper two-thirds of the canopy, whereas juveniles preferred the lower two-thirds. The preference of trees over ice for roosting areas implies the critical nature of suitable habitat, with implications from age stratification within the canopy needing to be taken into account. The outcomes of this study highlight a conflict in management projects within Barr Lake, though recommendations can be generalized to any riparian management plan.

This research aims to see how the performance compares between Sharia Commercial Banks and Sharia Business Units using the EAGLES method in the 2021-2023 period. The population of this research is all Sharia Commercial Banks and Sharia Business Units registered with the financial services authority, totaling 38 banks. Using purposive sampling, the sample in this research is 31 banks, consisting of 12 Sharia Commercial Banks and 19 Sharia Business Units. The method used in this research is quantitative, with secondary data obtained from the financial reports of each Sharia Commercial Bank and Sharia Business Unit, which have been published on the financial services authority website or through the website of each Bank. The data analysis method used is an independent sample t-test. The results of this research show that based on the Eagles method, there are no significant differences in the ratios of ROA, NPF, LGR, DGR, and SRQ by personnel between Sharia Commercial Banks and Sharia Business Units. Meanwhile, the FDR and CAR ratios have significant differences between Sharia Commercial Banks and Sharia Business Units. The results of comparing each ratio between Sharia Commercial Banks and Sharia Business Units show that, in general, the performance of Sharia Business Units is better than that of Sharia Commercial Banks, as seen from the average value of each ratio.

Why doe this bill matter? Why do we need to designate a state of Utah Bird of Prey? Isn't it just a token symbol for a state that already has plenty of them?

The golden eagle officially became Utah's state bird of prey after S.B. 116 was signed by Gov. Spencer Cox on March 23, 2022.

Adult bald eagles are easy to identify in the wild. This Wildlife Activity Fact Sheet includes information about identifying bald eagles, bald eagle viewing sites, and a coloring page.

The golden eagle officially became Utah's state bird of prey after S.B. 116 was signed by Gov. Spencer Cox on March 23, 2022.

Adult bald eagles are easy to identify in the wild. This Wildlife Activity Fact Sheet includes information about identifying bald eagles, bald eagle viewing sites, and a coloring page.

Background and aimsAnalysed using classical frequentist hypothesis testing with alpha set to 0.05, the Evaluating Adverse Events in a Global Smoking Cessation Study (EAGLES) did not find enough evidence to reject the hypothesis of no difference in neuropsychiatric adverse events (NPSAEs) attributable to varenicline, bupropion, or nicotine patch compared with placebo. This might be because the null hypothesis was true or because the data were insensitive. The present study aimed to test the hypothesis more directly using Bayes factors.DesignEAGLES was a randomised, double-blind, triple-dummy, controlled trial.SettingGlobal (16 countries across five continents), between November 2011 and January 2015.ParticipantsParticipants were smokers with (n = 4116) and without (n = 4028) psychiatric disorders.InterventionsVarenicline (1 mg twice daily), bupropion (150 mg twice daily), nicotine patch (21 mg once daily with taper) and matched placebos.MeasurementsThe outcomes included: (i) a composite measure of moderate/severe NPSAEs; and (ii) a composite measure of severe NPSAEs. The relative evidence for there being no difference in NPSAEs versus data insensitivity for the medications was calculated in the full and sub-samples using Bayes factors and corresponding robustness regions.FindingsFor all but two comparisons, Bayes factors were <1/3, indicating moderate to strong evidence for no difference in risk of NPSAEs between active medications and placebo (Bayes factor = 0.02-0.23). In the psychiatric cohort versus placebo, the data were suggestive, but not conclusive of no increase in NPSAEs with varenicline (Bayes factor = 0.52) and bupropion (Bayes factor = 0.71). Here, the robustness regions ruled out a ≥7% and ≥8% risk increase with varenicline and bupropion, respectively.ConclusionsSecondary analysis of the Evaluating Adverse Events in a Global Smoking Cessation Study trial using Bayes factors provides moderate

Background and aimsAnalysed using classical frequentist hypothesis testing with alpha set to 0.05, the Evaluating Adverse Events in a Global Smoking Cessation Study (EAGLES) did not find enough evidence to reject the hypothesis of no difference in neuropsychiatric adverse events (NPSAEs) attributable to varenicline, bupropion, or nicotine patch compared with placebo. This might be because the null hypothesis was true or because the data were insensitive. The present study aimed to test the hypothesis more directly using Bayes factors.DesignEAGLES was a randomised, double-blind, triple-dummy, controlled trial.SettingGlobal (16 countries across five continents), between November 2011 and January 2015.ParticipantsParticipants were smokers with (n = 4116) and without (n = 4028) psychiatric disorders.InterventionsVarenicline (1 mg twice daily), bupropion (150 mg twice daily), nicotine patch (21 mg once daily with taper) and matched placebos.MeasurementsThe outcomes included: (i) a composite measure of moderate/severe NPSAEs; and (ii) a composite measure of severe NPSAEs. The relative evidence for there being no difference in NPSAEs versus data insensitivity for the medications was calculated in the full and sub-samples using Bayes factors and corresponding robustness regions.FindingsFor all but two comparisons, Bayes factors were <1/3, indicating moderate to strong evidence for no difference in risk of NPSAEs between active medications and placebo (Bayes factor = 0.02-0.23). In the psychiatric cohort versus placebo, the data were suggestive, but not conclusive of no increase in NPSAEs with varenicline (Bayes factor = 0.52) and bupropion (Bayes factor = 0.71). Here, the robustness regions ruled out a ≥7% and ≥8% risk increase with varenicline and bupropion, respectively.ConclusionsSecondary analysis of the Evaluating Adverse Events in a Global Smoking Cessation Study trial using Bayes factors provides moderate

Raptors, including eagles, are geographically widespread and sit atop the food chain, thereby serving an important role in maintaining ecosystem balance. After facing population declines associated with exposure to organochlorine insecticides such as dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane (DDT), bald eagles (Haliaeetus leucocephalus) have recovered from the brink of extinction. However, both bald and golden eagles (Aquila chrysaetos) are exposed to a variety of other toxic compounds in the environment that could have population impacts. Few studies have focused on anticoagulant rodenticide (AR) exposure in eagles. Therefore, the purpose of this study was to determine the types of ARs that eagles are exposed to in the USA and better define the extent of toxicosis (i.e., fatal illness due to compound exposure). Diagnostic case records from bald and golden eagles submitted to the Southeastern Cooperative Wildlife Disease Study (University of Georgia) 2014 through 2018 were reviewed. Overall, 303 eagles were examined, and the livers from 116 bald eagles and 17 golden eagles were tested for ARs. The percentage of AR exposure (i.e., detectable levels but not associated with mortality) in eagles was high; ARs were detected in 109 (82%) eagles, including 96 (83%) bald eagles and 13 (77%) golden eagles. Anticoagulant rodenticide toxicosis was determined to be the cause of mortality in 12 (4%) of the 303 eagles examined, including 11 bald eagles and 1 golden eagle. Six different AR compounds were detected in these eagles, with brodifacoum and bromadiolone most frequently detected (81% and 25% of eagles tested, respectively). These results suggest that some ARs, most notably brodifacoum, are widespread in the environment and are commonly consumed by eagles. This highlights the need for research to understand the pathways of AR exposure in eagles, which may help inform policy and regulatory actions to mitigate AR exposure risk.

This is "Wild," a Utah Division of Wildlife Resources podcast with your host, Faith Heaton Jolley. In this episode, DWR Avian Conservation Program Coordinator, Russell Norvell, talks all about some lesser-known wildlife in Utah: Birds of prey. Ranging from tiny flammulated owls to the large endangered California condors, these birds all have unique characteristics and play a large part in the ecosystem. You will also get a look at the unique sport of falconry — using raptors as a weapon in hunting upland game — as well as ways you can help these incredible birds.

In Ancient Rome, the role of birds in everyday life and myth was one of critical importance. This thesis examines birds in their assigned roles of divine messengers, heralds, hunting quarry, domestic flocks, and companion animals, focusing primarily on the transitional period of 100 BCE to 100 CE within the Italian peninsula. It asserts that Roman relations with birds in these capacities can only be understood if art and literature are cross-checked against modern ornithological knowledge and faunal assemblages. In this way it is proven that a ‘bird’s-eye view’ of history is an effective method for interpreting and understanding Roman cultural beliefs and social stratification.

Species status statement for the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos).

This is "Wild," a Utah Division of Wildlife Resources podcast with your host, Faith Heaton Jolley. In this episode, DWR Avian Conservation Program Coordinator, Russell Norvell, talks all about some lesser-known wildlife in Utah: Birds of prey. Ranging from tiny flammulated owls to the large endangered California condors, these birds all have unique characteristics and play a large part in the ecosystem. You will also get a look at the unique sport of falconry — using raptors as a weapon in hunting upland game — as well as ways you can help these incredible birds.

Clade 2.3.4.4, H5 subtype highly pathogenic avian influenza viruses (HPAIVs) have caused devastating effects across wild and domestic bird populations. We investigated differences in the intensity and distribution of the hemagglutinin (HA) glycoprotein binding of a clade 2.3.4.4 H5 HPAIV compared to a H5 low pathogenic avian influenza virus (LPAIV). Recombinant HA from gene sequences from a HPAIV, A/Northern pintail/Washington/40964/2014(H5N2) and a LPAIV, A/mallard/MN/410/2000(H5N2) were generated and, via protein histochemistry, HA binding in respiratory, intestinal and cloacal bursal tissue was quantified as median area of binding (MAB). Poultry species, shorebirds, ducks and terrestrial birds were used. Differences in MAB were observed between the HPAIV and LPAIV H5 HAs. We demonstrate that clade 2.3.4.4 HPAIV H5 HA has a broader host cell binding across a variety of bird species compared to the LPAIV H5 HA. These findings support published results from experimental trials, and outcomes of natural disease outbreaks with these viruses.

Species status statement for the golden eagle (Aquila chrysaetos).

As the media consumption among adolescents is increasing, it is crucial to study the depiction of gender norms on screen since they are strongly affecting the identity development of the young viewer. Therefore, this essay studies the depiction of femininity and masculinity in SVT’s 2019 web-based TV series Eagles from a gender perspective and discusses its didactic potential for working with common values in the subject of Swedish for upper secondary school. The study shows that the depiction of femininity in the TV series is breaking several gender norms, but meanwhile the heterosexual matrix is constantly present. The depiction of masculinity is more gender stereotypical and includes several features from traditional masculinity, but also some related to toxic masculinity. Eagles is, however, showing a progressive view on gender since some characters are developing over the season and therefore suggesting that change of gender norms is possible. Eagles shows great potential in working with common values since it does not only depict contemporary gender related topics such as locker room talk and toxic masculinity implicitly, but also explicitly discusses questions concerning body activism, the law of sexual consent and a changed view on female sexuality. The series could therefore work normatively for the students in its norm-breaking depiction of femininity and masculinity, but also be used as a scenario-based ground for discussing common values in its more stereotypical depiction of gender., I takt med ungas ökande mediekonsumtion är det avgörande att studera gestaltningen av könsnormer på filmduken eftersom dessa starkt påverkar den unge åskådaren i hens identitetsutveckling. Denna uppsats studerar därför porträtteringen av femininitet respektive maskulinitet i SVT:s webbaserade ungdomsserie Eagles från 2019 ur ett genusteoretiskt perspektiv samt diskuterar dess värdegrundsdidaktiska potential för svenskämnet i gymnasieskolan. Undersökningen visar att gestaltningen av femininitet i tv-serien är normbrytande i stor utsträckning och ifrågasätter många av de traditionellt kvinnliga attributen inom film och litteratur, samtidigt som den heteronormativa matrisen är ständigt närvarande. Gestaltningen av maskulinitet är mer könsstereotyp och uppvisar flertalet traditionellt maskulina drag samt ett antal som kan kopplas till toxisk maskulinitet – men serien påvisar även en progressiv syn på kön eftersom karaktärer utvecklas under seriens gång, vilket visar att förändring av könsnormer är möjlig. Eagles värdegrundsdidaktiska potential är god eftersom den inte endast implicit gestaltar samtidsaktuella genusfrågor såsom locker room talk och toxisk maskulinitet, utan också explicit lyfter och diskuterar frågor rörande kroppaktivism, samtyckeslag och en förändrad syn på kvinnlig sexualitet. Serien kan således verka normerande för eleverna i dess mer normbrytande gestaltning av femininitet och maskulinitet, men också nyttjas som ett scenariobaserat utgångläge för värdegrundsdiskussioner i dess mer stereotypa porträttering av kön.

As the media consumption among adolescents is increasing, it is crucial to study the depiction of gender norms on screen since they are strongly affecting the identity development of the young viewer. Therefore, this essay studies the depiction of femininity and masculinity in SVT’s 2019 web-based TV series Eagles from a gender perspective and discusses its didactic potential for working with common values in the subject of Swedish for upper secondary school. The study shows that the depiction of femininity in the TV series is breaking several gender norms, but meanwhile the heterosexual matrix is constantly present. The depiction of masculinity is more gender stereotypical and includes several features from traditional masculinity, but also some related to toxic masculinity. Eagles is, however, showing a progressive view on gender since some characters are developing over the season and therefore suggesting that change of gender norms is possible. Eagles shows great potential in working with common values since it does not only depict contemporary gender related topics such as locker room talk and toxic masculinity implicitly, but also explicitly discusses questions concerning body activism, the law of sexual consent and a changed view on female sexuality. The series could therefore work normatively for the students in its norm-breaking depiction of femininity and masculinity, but also be used as a scenario-based ground for discussing common values in its more stereotypical depiction of gender., I takt med ungas ökande mediekonsumtion är det avgörande att studera gestaltningen av könsnormer på filmduken eftersom dessa starkt påverkar den unge åskådaren i hens identitetsutveckling. Denna uppsats studerar därför porträtteringen av femininitet respektive maskulinitet i SVT:s webbaserade ungdomsserie Eagles från 2019 ur ett genusteoretiskt perspektiv samt diskuterar dess värdegrundsdidaktiska potential för svenskämnet i gymnasieskolan. Undersökningen visar att gestaltningen av femininitet i tv-serien är normbrytande i stor utsträckning och ifrågasätter många av de traditionellt kvinnliga attributen inom film och litteratur, samtidigt som den heteronormativa matrisen är ständigt närvarande. Gestaltningen av maskulinitet är mer könsstereotyp och uppvisar flertalet traditionellt maskulina drag samt ett antal som kan kopplas till toxisk maskulinitet – men serien påvisar även en progressiv syn på kön eftersom karaktärer utvecklas under seriens gång, vilket visar att förändring av könsnormer är möjlig. Eagles värdegrundsdidaktiska potential är god eftersom den inte endast implicit gestaltar samtidsaktuella genusfrågor såsom locker room talk och toxisk maskulinitet, utan också explicit lyfter och diskuterar frågor rörande kroppaktivism, samtyckeslag och en förändrad syn på kvinnlig sexualitet. Serien kan således verka normerande för eleverna i dess mer normbrytande gestaltning av femininitet och maskulinitet, men också nyttjas som ett scenariobaserat utgångläge för värdegrundsdiskussioner i dess mer stereotypa porträttering av kön.

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Lead (Pb) poisoning in raptors and water birds is a serious problem in many countries. However, only a small fraction of Pb poisoning has been detected in birds. Bone specimens may be useful indices of Pb exposure because bones contain similar to 90% of the total Pb body burden. The original purpose of this study was to comprehensively analyze Pb accumulation in various bone types using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Since our results showed that Pb accumulation differed greatly depending on bone type, a secondary objective was defined, aiming to investigate the fine Pb distribution and its relation to bone structure and bone marrow by using laser ablation (LA)-ICP-MS. Our findings suggested that bone samples (1) consisting of trabecular tissue and (2) those that contain bone marrow could accumulate high levels of Pb following acute exposure. The shorter turnover time of trabecular bone can cause a rapid accumulation of Pb, and bone marrow may have an important role for internal exposure of Pb to bone tissue. Pb is accumulated in bones via blood flow, and bone marrow receives blood from outside the bones. In conclusion, bone samples provide valuable information on Pb exposure and could be useful to investigate and understand mortalities related to suspected Pb poisoning. (C) 2018 Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Lead (Pb) poisoning in raptors and water birds is a serious problem in many countries. However, only a small fraction of Pb poisoning has been detected in birds. Bone specimens may be useful indices of Pb exposure because bones contain similar to 90% of the total Pb body burden. The original purpose of this study was to comprehensively analyze Pb accumulation in various bone types using inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Since our results showed that Pb accumulation differed greatly depending on bone type, a secondary objective was defined, aiming to investigate the fine Pb distribution and its relation to bone structure and bone marrow by using laser ablation (LA)-ICP-MS. Our findings suggested that bone samples (1) consisting of trabecular tissue and (2) those that contain bone marrow could accumulate high levels of Pb following acute exposure. The shorter turnover time of trabecular bone can cause a rapid accumulation of Pb, and bone marrow may have an important role for internal exposure of Pb to bone tissue. Pb is accumulated in bones via blood flow, and bone marrow receives blood from outside the bones. In conclusion, bone samples provide valuable information on Pb exposure and could be useful to investigate and understand mortalities related to suspected Pb poisoning. (C) 2018 Published by Elsevier Ltd.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of a mature bald eagle near Fountain Green, Utah.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of two juvenile bald eagles at Ogden Bay Waterfowl Management Area.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of a bald eagle sitting in a tree in Utah.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of two juvenile bald eagles at Ogden Bay Waterfowl Management Area.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of a bald eagle sitting in a tree in Utah.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of a mature bald eagle near Fountain Green, Utah.

We recover Alonso Carbonel’s decisive role in the design of the Hall of Mirrors in the Alcazar. He managed its decoration between 1639 and 1642. The provision of floor and walls was due to him, also the presence of six similar writing desks and, above all, the eight mirrors decorated with bronze eagles, brass Jupiter symbols and cartouches, these in the painting frames too. We increase and analyze the known documentation, relating to the works of the foundry worker Pedro de la Sota and other artists, and the change of the eagles managed by Velazquez from the middle of 1646 to the end of 1648, when he went to Italy., Recuperamos el decisivo papel de Alonso Carbonel en el diseño del Salón de los Espejos del Alcázar, cuya decoración dirigió entre 1639 y 1642. A él se debió la disposición de suelo y paramentos, la presencia de seis bufetes iguales y, sobre todo, de los ocho espejos adornados por águilas de bronce, empresas de Júpiter y cogollos de latón, estos también en los marcos de pinturas. Ampliamos y analizamos la documentación conocida, relativa a las labores del fundidor Pedro de la Sota y demás artífices, así como a la reforma de las águilas dirigida por Velázquez desde mitad de 1646 hasta fines de 1648, en que marchó a Italia.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of an osprey in flight in Heber Valley, Utah.

We recover Alonso Carbonel’s decisive role in the design of the Hall of Mirrors in the Alcazar. He managed its decoration between 1639 and 1642. The provision of floor and walls was due to him, also the presence of six similar writing desks and, above all, the eight mirrors decorated with bronze eagles, brass Jupiter symbols and cartouches, these in the painting frames too. We increase and analyze the known documentation, relating to the works of the foundry worker Pedro de la Sota and other artists, and the change of the eagles managed by Velazquez from the middle of 1646 to the end of 1648, when he went to Italy., Recuperamos el decisivo papel de Alonso Carbonel en el diseño del Salón de los Espejos del Alcázar, cuya decoración dirigió entre 1639 y 1642. A él se debió la disposición de suelo y paramentos, la presencia de seis bufetes iguales y, sobre todo, de los ocho espejos adornados por águilas de bronce, empresas de Júpiter y cogollos de latón, estos también en los marcos de pinturas. Ampliamos y analizamos la documentación conocida, relativa a las labores del fundidor Pedro de la Sota y demás artífices, así como a la reforma de las águilas dirigida por Velázquez desde mitad de 1646 hasta fines de 1648, en que marchó a Italia.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of an osprey in flight in Heber Valley, Utah.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of a golden eagle taking off for flight in Utah.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of a golden eagle taking off for flight in Utah.

During 2012-2013 in California, USA, 3 wild golden eagles were found with severe skin disease; 2 died. The cause was a rare mite, most closely related to Knemidocoptes derooi mites. Cautionary monitoring of eagle populations, habitats, and diseases is warranted.

During 2012-2013 in California, USA, 3 wild golden eagles were found with severe skin disease; 2 died. The cause was a rare mite, most closely related to Knemidocoptes derooi mites. Cautionary monitoring of eagle populations, habitats, and diseases is warranted.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of a bald eagle in Box Elder County, Utah.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of a bald eagle in Box Elder County, Utah.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of a bald eagle in Box Elder County, Utah.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of a bald eagle in Box Elder County, Utah.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of a bald eagle in Box Elder County, Utah.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of a bald eagle in Box Elder County, Utah.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of a bald eagle in Box Elder County, Utah.

Utah Division of Wildlife Resources photo of a bald eagle in Box Elder County, Utah.

Understanding how people interact and socialize is important in many contexts from disease control to urban planning. Datasets that capture this specific aspect of human life have increased in size and availability over the last few years. We have yet to understand, however, to what extent such electronic datasets may serve as a valid proxy for real life social interactions. For an observational dataset, gathered using mobile phones, we analyze the problem of identifying transient and non-important links, as well as how to highlight important social interactions. Applying the Bluetooth signal strength parameter to distinguish between observations, we demonstrate that weak links, compared to strong links, have a lower probability of being observed at later times, while such links—on average—also have lower link-weights and probability of sharing an online friendship. Further, the role of link-strength is investigated in relation to social network properties.