The Art of Goodbye: Why People Are Talking About the End of Life by Suzanna Smith, Lynda Spence

“…Many cultural, demographic, educational, and policy changes have played a part in a shift toward an increased openness to talking about death as a natural part of life in the United States. This 5-page fact sheet is the first publication in a series entitled The Art of Goodbye: End of Life Education series, and it covers changes in living and dying, preferences for the end of life, roles of substitute decision makers in health care, and communication. …”
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A False Powder-post Beetle, Xylopsocus capucinus (Fabridius) (Insecta: Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) by Robert E. Woodruff, E. J. Gerberg, T. J. Spilman

“…However, Fisher (1950) stated that it "has not become established in the United States." On 14 March 1978, specimens were collected from cassava branches at Homestead, Florida, by J. …”
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Important Things to Know about Medicare: Chapter Ten--Key Terms, Additional Resources, List of Handouts, and References by Amanda Terminello, Martie Gillen

“…As an older adult citizen of the United States, it is important to understand the structure of Medicare and how it affects you. …”
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Reducing Your Risk for Heart Disease: The Power of Food by Elena B. Smith, Jodi Fitzgerald, Danielle Nelson, Madison Woodard, Jeanette Andrade

“… Heart disease is the #1 cause of death among men and women within the United States.  Heart disease is an umbrella term for the following heart conditions: • Angina • Irregular heartbeats • Heart attacks • Heart failure • Stroke This new 8-page publication of the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department describes the modifiable risk factors for heart disease and tips to reduce one’s risk for heart disease. …”
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Leek Cultivation Guide for Florida by Mary Dixon, Guodong Liu

“…Although there is great potential for leek to be grown commercially in Florida due to demand and appropriate climatic conditions, the United States does not currently produce a significant quantity of leek compared to countries such as Indonesia, Turkey, and China. …”
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Alternate mutation modalities in models of population dynamics by Jonathan Bartlett

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Overview of Commonly Cultured Marine Ornamental Fish by Elizabeth M. Groover, Matt DiMaggio, Eric J. Cassiano

“…Cassiano and published by the UF/IFAS Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, School of Forest Resources and Conservation briefly reviews the more common groups of marine ornamental fishes cultured in the United States. As we learn more about marine ornamentals and as aquaculture protocols for marine ornamentals develop and improve, it is possible that more species may become economically feasible to produce and more cultured marine fish may begin to supplement wild-caught stocks in the marine aquarium trade. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fa224 …”
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Important Things to Know about Medicare Chapter Two: Medicare Part A--Hospital Insurance by Amanda Terminello, Martie Gillen

“…As an older adult citizen of the United States, it is important to understand the structure of Medicare and how it affects you. …”
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A Case of Attempted Suicide by Cerbera odollam Seed Ingestion by Michelle Bernshteyn, Steven H. Adams, Kunal Gada

“…Physicians should be aware of the presentation, diagnosis, and treatment of C. odollam ingestion given the current ease of availability of these seeds in the United States and the increased reports of suicide attempts.…”
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L’artisanat touristique du Sud-Ouest des États-Unis. L’exemple des objets collectés par Alphonse Pinart à Santa Fe, à la fin du xixe siècle by Éloïse Galliard

“…This article examines the phenomenon of curios in the South-Western United States, a cultural phenomenon born of the meeting of Amerindians, merchants and tourists. …”
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Overview of Commonly Cultured Marine Ornamental Fish by Elizabeth M. Groover, Matt DiMaggio, Eric J. Cassiano

“…Cassiano and published by the UF/IFAS Program in Fisheries and Aquatic Sciences, School of Forest Resources and Conservation briefly reviews the more common groups of marine ornamental fishes cultured in the United States. As we learn more about marine ornamentals and as aquaculture protocols for marine ornamentals develop and improve, it is possible that more species may become economically feasible to produce and more cultured marine fish may begin to supplement wild-caught stocks in the marine aquarium trade. https://edis.ifas.ufl.edu/fa224 …”
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Plant-Based Milks: Soy by Jessica Goldberg, Daniela Rivero-Mendoza, Wendy J. Dahl

“…Unlike some of the recently marketed plant-based milks, soy milk has a long history as a beverage around the world and has been marketed in the United States for more than a century. If you have wondered how it compares to cow’s milk, this new 5-page publication of the UF/IFAS Food Science and Human Nutrition Department describes the composition and nutrient content of soy milk and its potential benefits and risks to health. …”
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Ensuring the Security of the Educational Environment: Cases of US, Russia and Europe by V. V. Kabernik, O. A. Timofeyeva

“…The article considers experience of the United States and Europe, including specific examples. …”
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Sapote Fruit Fly, Serpentine Fruit Fly, Anastrepha serpentina (Wiedemann) (Insecta: Dipera: Tephritidae) by Howard V. Weems, Jr.

“… The sapote fruit fly, Anastrepha serpentina (Wiedemann), sometimes called the serpentine fruit fly, is intercepted frequently in United States ports of entry in various hosts from several countries. …”
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Asian Tiger Mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Skuse) (Insecta: Diptera: Culicidae) by Leslie Rios, James E. Maruniak

“… The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Skuse), was first documented in the United States in Texas in 1985 (Sprenger and Wuithiranyagool 1986). …”
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First Stereoselective Total Synthesis of Marliolide-(4R,5R,3E)‑4-hydroxy-5-methyl-3-tetradecylidenedihydrofuran-2(3H)‑one and Vittarilide-B: A Unified Strategy Utilizing a Chiral P... by Janardana Reddi Desireddi, Mora Mallikarjuna Rao, Kiran Kumar Murahari, Shivanagababu Challa, Bhimcharan Maiti, Ravinder Manchal

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Healing Chamber for Grafted Vegetable Seedlings in Florida by Monica Ozores-Hampton, Aline Coelho Frasca

“… Grafting is a horticultural technology that combines two plants, the scion and the rootsock, to create a plant with desirable features from both parts. In the United States, the use of vegetable grafting in field production remains limited, although 70% of the total hydroponic greenhouse tomato area uses grafted seedlings. …”
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Innovations in Lung Transplant Research and Practice: The Future is Now by Robin Vos, Robin Vos, Sandra Lindstedt, Sandra Lindstedt, Sandra Lindstedt, Sandra Lindstedt, Deborah J. Levine, Norihisa Shigemura

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Vanilla Cultivation in Southern Florida by Alan H. Chambers, Pamela Moon, Vovener Edmond, Elias Bassil

“…The botanical source of vanilla extract is primarily the cured beans of Vanilla planifolia. The United States is the world?s largest importer of vanilla beans, but domestic production is minimal. …”
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Sulfites: Separating Fact from Fiction by Paul Grotheer, Maurice Marshall, Amy Simonne

“…However, even with today's technology, food recalls due to undeclared sulfite (as a food ingredient) continue to occur in the United States. This publication will examine what sulfites are, sulfite sensitivity, safety issues related to sulfiting agents, and recommendations for sulfite-sensitive individuals. …”
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