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Evelina Ames
No full textEvelina Orville Ames, born April 4, 1863; died in North Easton, Mass., December 13, 1940; married June 23, 1909 to Frederick Garrison Hall of Boston. No issue. Known within the family as an excellent pianist.https://soar.stonehill.edu/frankmortonamesalbum/1033/thumbnail.jp
Anna Mitchell Richards
No full textAnna Mitchell Richards, born May 20, 1847, daughter of Harriet Ames and Asa Mitchell, married Dr. George E. Richardshttps://soar.stonehill.edu/frankmortonamesalbum/1019/thumbnail.jp
Alice Luranna Ames
No full textAlice Lurana Ames, born December 31, 1859; died in Plymouth, Mass., May 10, 1934; married April 20, 1887 Edward Crosby Morris of Boston; married Novemeber 28, 1900 George Frederick Chapman of Evanston, Wyo. Child: Anna Ames Chapman, born July 24, 1903, died in infancyhttps://soar.stonehill.edu/frankmortonamesalbum/1004/thumbnail.jp
Why the Passive Protagonist in Wisdom of Solomon 2–5?
Get PDFScholars have long noted the mixed traditions in Wisdom of Solomon: wisdom, apocalypticism, and Greek philosophy—both Platonic and Stoic motifs. But in addition, among the three sections of the text (1:1–6:21, 6:22–11:1, 11:2–19:22), there is also a discrepancy in the psychological tone. In Wisdom 1–6, and more specifically 2–5, the protagonist, the “righteous one” (dikaios), is persecuted by the many ungodly (asebeis). The modern reader often misses the fact that the righteous one never speaks; he is described, rather, by the ungodly. The fact that the righteous one never speaks, and is described as a passive figure who is ineffectual in the world but awaits God’s granting of immortality, is striking. Some Jewish texts feature a somewhat passive protagonist—Daniel 1—or even a very passive protagonist—Testament of Joseph—and Wisdom of Solomon 2–5 fits on this very passive end of the spectrum. In traditional wisdom texts, one of God’s rewards for wisdom is many children, but here the narrator—but not the righteous one—emphasizes that the childless woman and the eunuch lack children. Their honor will come in God’s affirmation of them in immortality, while the children of the ungodly will come to naught. A possible social setting for this unexpected development lies in the context of eunuch-scribes. Far from being unusual, eunuchs were common in ancient administrative contexts, marginalized by many authors, including Ben Sira. The passive righteous protagonist may represent the position of the eunuch-scribe, this section perhaps originally composed for eunuch-scribes
Comorbidity of opioid-related and anxiety-related symptoms and disorders
No full text© 2019 Elsevier Ltd Opioid use disorder and anxiety disorders co-occur at strikingly high rates, and this comorbidity is marked by a more severe clinical presentation and poorer prognosis for treatment. Given the substantial morbidity and mortality associated with these two disorders, it is imperative to understand factors related to the high rates of co-occurrence in order to inform the development of specialized treatments for this population. Several lines of study suggest that simultaneously addressing opioid-related and anxiety-related symptoms and processes, particularly intolerance of distress and pain-related anxiety, may yield improved outcomes for this high risk, vulnerable population. Future work is needed to identify other novel mechanisms as well as develop specialized treatments to augment standard medication-assisted treatment
Reimagining Service-Learning: Deepening the Impact of This High-Impact Practice
No full text© The Authors 2019. Background: Service-learning has historically been seen as a high-impact practice that empowers undergraduates to develop essential learning outcomes. Most service-learning discussed within the literature occurs as a required element of a credit-bearing academic course. Purpose: This study explored what happens when service-learning is reimagined to be disconnected from a specific course and credit hours, and available via application to all undergraduates regardless of the liberal arts/science major or year in the college. Methodology/Approach: HyperRESEARCH was used to identify themes and categories from 45 sets of weekly reflections submitted by 36 participants engaged in reimagined service-learning projects across five semesters. Findings/Conclusions: Key findings reveal that not only do undergraduates develop essential learning outcomes as delineated in the existing literature, but in many cases, their understandings, and abilities to execute these skills, are deepened when service-learning is reimagined. Findings also reveal that undergraduates may experience service-learning differently depending upon year in college. Implications: Results from this study suggest that practitioners should investigate ways to reimagine service-learning, with specific emphasis placed on the differential ways college students at various stages in their undergraduate career experience, and learn from, service-learning
Detection of the steroid receptor interacting protein, PAK6, in a neuronal cell line
No full text© 2019 PAK6 is a Group II p21 activated kinase that unlike traditional signal transduction proteins interacts with multiple binding partners including sex-steroid receptors. PAK6 acts as a nodal checkpoint integrating multiple cellular inputs to promote distinct cellular outcomes, some of which are associated with cytoskeletal remodeling. Despite the possibility that PAK6 may couple sex-specific neuronal function and therefore serve as a valuable research, diagnostic and therapeutic target, there is currently no standardized protocol for assessing PAK6 activity in a neuronal cell line. Here, we present a protocol for assessing PAK6 levels in a commonly used neuronal cell line, PC-12. In comparison with other methodology, this approach (1) does not require ex-planted tissue to identify PAK6 in neurons and (2) unlike other protocols which require steroid depleted media for detection of PAK6 in non-neuronal cell lines, such as prostate cancer cell lines, we were easily able to detect PAK6 in PC-12 cells grown in complete, steroid-containing media. Thus the present protocol allows for the efficient detection of native PAK6 in PC-12 cells to expedite targeted basic research of the emerging importance of PAK6 function in the brain as well as to accelerate the identification and isolation of potential therapeutic targets not only in cancerous but brain disease states as well
A modular industry-centered program for photonics and integrated photonics certification
No full text© 2019 SPIE. Although demand for photonic technology is rapidly growing, there is a shortage of qualified workers to fill the industrial positions being created. At present, most photonics programs are available only at the graduate level; of the few undergraduate programs that exist, most are four-year engineering degrees. There is an unmet need for programs that can rapidly prepare students with minimal preparation to work as technicians in the optics and photonics industry. We report on a collaboration among Stonehill College, Bridgewater State University, and AIM Photonics Academy of MIT to create a unique photonics technician training and certification program that could serve as a template for other colleges or for other educational and manufacturing partnerships. This program, prepared with input from industry, consists of a mix of online, classroom, and lab courses (including both real-world and virtual experiments), with emphasis on hands-on experiences and apprenticeships with local companies. It is designed to rapidly develop practical skills in students who either have no prior technical background or who desire to quickly move into photonics from another technical area. The curriculum development model is modular, easily adapted across manufacturing sectors, focusing on skills sought by industry partners, with mechanisms in place for periodic feedback from employers. A clearinghouse for instructional materials will be created to house course outlines, syllabi, and teaching strategies for use by other institutions. Additionally, the curriculum will be sustained by making it stackable with other modules, training programs, and certifications aimed at other manufacturing specializations
Keeping it real with Bruce Springsteen: How a celebrity brand survives via narrative, authenticity and transparency
No full text© 2019, Emerald Publishing Limited. Purpose: Unlike artists using sartorial flair and flamboyant identities to shock and engage audiences, Bruce Springsteen is relatable, stable, consistent and authentic. Based on qualitative interviews of Springsteen fans of various levels, it is suggested that brands can sustain success through such tactics as existential authenticity, transparency and charity. His fans co-opt his music and co-create their own stories, which are enabled through Springsteen\u27s use of universal themes and vivid details. In terms of a branding paradigm, he adapts to the post-postmodern era, where brands allow individuals to define their own meaning. Design/methodology/approach: The authors used a qualitative method in generating themes and relationships on the enduring success of Bruce Springsteen\u27s brand. They interviewed 19 informants of various levels of fan support and various backgrounds and areas. They used grounded theory methodology, including open coding, triangulation and member checks, to develop themes and findings. Findings: In general, it was found that narrative structure and cause-and-effect stories are at the heart of his enduring success. While his individual songs, stage performances and charitable works cover a variety of topics and interests, combined they map to the same universal story structure, thus giving his fans solid understanding of his brand. His underdog appeal and story of redemption are maintained through such tactics as vivid songwriting, activism and charitable acts despite his international success and fame. Research limitations/implications: Theoretically, the authors add to the literature on celebrity branding, narratology and authenticity. Specifically, the authors build upon the notion of existential authenticity, connecting a brand to its various stakeholders beyond customers in a way that is holistically authentic. We also suggest that to sustain a brand for the long haul, it is necessary to be transparent and available to your community members. The story of your brand needs to resonate and be meaningful to the audience in a way that is believable, and more importantly true to the artist and product. Practical implications: The authors show how narrative structure and universal story themes create ways in which fans can identify. By not straying too far away from the inherent brand meaning, brands can achieve long-term success. Tactically, all ways to manage the brand must link to the main story, but authenticity and maintaining a macromarketing perspective are the keys to making the story believable and enduring. In Springsteen\u27s case, according to our interviews, his music and the message of his well-scripted songs have always mapped well with his real-life persona, making a distinction between his staged persona and actual self visibly difficult to distinguish. Social implications: Part of Bruce Springsteen\u27s enduring success and strong brand are built on his charitable works and activism. Brands that have this aspect will endure as well if motives are transparent, benign and believable. Springsteen has succeeded in this aspect because his charitable works often go unnoticed or unreported, which his fans respect when they discover these acts. Originality/value: Theoretically, the authors also add to the question (i.e. WH-question) literature in terms of connectedness and felt meaning. Springsteen\u27s music connects specific discourse to universal stories/themes via his vivid songwriting, live performances, charitable acts and multiple other tactics. The data suggest that Springsteen\u27s experiences are so vivid and thoughtful that little is needed for the audience to obtain aesthetic or felt meaning of his universal story themes. He allows direct access to the stories without internal interpretation, which then allows for instant penetration of felt meaning
Femtosecond laser spectroscopy, autocorrelation, and second harmonic generation: An experiment for undergraduate students
No full text© 2019 European Physical Society. College educators have an implicit obligation to teach students today about optics and photonics for the jobs of tomorrow. This experiment is designed for upper-level undergraduates to work in a femtosecond laser lab. The optics are aligned prior to students arriving in the lab for ease of instruction. While performing the experiment, students are allowed to move a translation stage, which functions to overshoot or delay the arrival of the translation arm laser pulse at a nonlinear beta-barium borate (BBO) crystal relative to the arrival of the stationary arm laser pulse. Ultimately, students generate an autocorrelation of the laser pulse using second harmonic generation (SHG) from the BBO crystal and the femtosecond pulse duration. Students benefit from seeing the inner-workings of a femtosecond laser and the experimental setup. Moreover, they begin to understand SHG, consider laser applications, and get a glimpse of a possible career focus