Here, we investigate egg and clutch size variation in the cooperatively breeding acorn woodpecker (Melanerpes formicivorus) with the specific goal of testing for a relationship between these variables and access to supplemental provisioning provided by helpers that may enhance reproductive success.
None of the participants reported receiving any supplemental food provisions at the time of the interview, although one mentioned having received such assistance in the past.
In an interview last week, Quintero vowed to vote "no" unless the supplemental pension provision was stripped out.
Longer-term intervention studies are needed to assess whether the anabolic properties of supplemental amino acid provision can be sustained.
In that event renewal may be effected on the supplemental register under the provisions of section 9 of this Act [section 1059 of this title].
(d) generally, substituting provisions authorizing supplemental rental assistance contracts aggregating $5,200,000 for fiscal year 1991 and $5,500,000 for fiscal year 1992 for provisions authorizing contracts aggregating $26,000,000 for fiscal year 1988 and $27,534,000 for fiscal year 1989.
Further, the series explains the potential role the Medicaid program can play in supporting employment and the work incentive provisions in Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) programs, and describes the Ticket to Work Program operated by the Social Security Administration.
Primary treatment of osteoporosis includes consideration of underlying metabolic abnormalities and provision of supplemental calcium/vitamin D in conjunction with bisphosphonates or calcitonin, or both.
The provision of supplemental oxygen for infants and children with hypoxaemia is expensive but advantageous because it facilitates earlier discharge from hospital and enhances quality of life in the home setting.
The provision of supplemental feeds ensures year-round mass production of larvae.
In all cases, the following variables were recorded: postmortem procurement delay (range, 1 hour and 10 minutes to 14 hours), pH of cerebrospinal fluid, premortem fever or sepsis, provision of supplemental oxygen in the agonal period, and temporal relation to time of death (either sudden death or protracted illness).
