This paper compares predictions of the foodchain model SPADE with experimental data for the transfer of
134Cs and
85Sr to strawberry plants following acute foliar and soil contamination. The transfer ...pathways considered in this exercise included direct deposition to fruit, leaf-to-fruit, soil-to-leaf and soil-to-fruit transfers. Following foliar contamination, the difference between predicted and measured radionuclide activity values varied between a factor of 0.5–10 for fruit and 4.5–7 for leaf. Following soil contamination, the difference between predicted and measured values varied between a factor of 3–74 for fruit and 32–44 for leaf. In all cases the difference between measured and predicted values was smaller for
85Sr than
134Cs. Measured and predicted activities were higher for leaf than fruit. Both measured and predicted
134Cs concentrations in fruit and leaf are higher when deposition occurs at ripening than at anthesis. These results confirm the need for more data on fruit, even for Cs and Sr, to support models in predicting the transfer of radionuclides to fruit crops. Ongoing research projects funded by the UK Food Standards Agency aim to provide some data on radionuclide transfer to herbaceous, shrub and tree fruits, which will help improve radiological assessment models in order to provide better protection for consumers.
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Best known for his lippy, sarcastic wit, Spade made a name for himself as part of the "Saturday Night Live" cast in the early '90s -- his celeb-bashing segment on "SNL," "Spade in America" kept us in ...stitches -- before leaving the show to pursue acting.
In this paper a novel wideband spade-shaped monopole antenna with ring geometry is designed for several wideband microwave applications. The antenna is designed in CST Microwave Studio Suite™ ...environment. Round Slot Geometry is applied in design of the patch structure. The finalized monopole is proposed to be applicable in the microwave frequency band from 4.2 GHz to 12.2 GHz. The antenna exhibits a gain of 3.4 dBi, 3.5 dBi, 3.7 dBi, 3.8 dBi, 4.6 dBi and 1.9 dBi at frequencies 5 GHz, 5.2 GHz, 5.5 GHz and 5.8 GHz, 10 GHz and 12 GHz respectively. The antenna exhibits a wide bandwidth of 8 GHz (4.2 GHz to 12.2 GHz).
"I sent my sister a gentle text about being surprised that Kate Spade even made dish towels," the reader wrote during one of my online discussions, "and she responded saying, 'Don't buy her anything. ...I will get you the information on her student loans (which she has not been responsible about) and pay those down instead of buying her anything.' " She continued: "I know my sister has struggled financially since her divorce, so I didn't let it bother me. It just feels weird to pay down someone's student loans as a wedding gift. My husband thinks I shouldn't pay down the student loans. I am inclined to pay down something, but also get her some small items (no Kate Spade dish towels!). Any ideas?" As for the gift registry, some people list big-ticket items they couldn't afford or they expect that perhaps a group of friends or relatives may share the cost. However, sometimes it does feel like registries are an excuse for the couple to be greedy. I routinely ignore what's picked out if I can't find something in my budget. A registry shouldn't be seen as a mandatory shopping list.
David Spade, nominated for a 1999 Emmy Award for his role as Dennis Finch, the sarcastic, wisecracking, power-hungry assistant on "Just Shoot Me," became a familiar face while on NBC's "Saturday ...Night Live." Spade also co-starred with SNL alumnus Chris Farely in the films "Tommy Boy" and "Black Sheep," and the pair won a 1996 MTV Movie Award for "Best On-Screen Duo" for the former. Nominated for a Golden Globe Award in 1999 and 2000 and an American Comedy Award in 1999 for his work on "Just Shoot Me," Spade's film career also continues to grow.
