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    Ashburn Anstalt v WJ Arnold & Co. Ltd [1989] Ch 1, Court of Appeal

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    Essential Cases: Land Law provides a bridge between course textbooks and key case judgments. This case document summarizes the facts and decision in Ashburn Anstalt v WJ Arnold &amp; Co. Ltd [1989] Ch 1, Court of Appeal. The document also includes supporting commentary from author Aruna Nair.</p

    Treść i dynamika objawienia imienia Bożego w Księdze Wyjścia Część I: Analiza narracji Wj 3,16–24,18

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    The article addresses the significance of the formulas of the Divine Name: יְהוָה, אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה, and אֶהְיֶה (Exod 3:14–15). Referring to the narrative character of the Book of Exodus and assuming that the ambiguous formulas of the Divine Name in the initial part of the story are elements of a deliberate literary strategy, the author proposes interpreting these formulas using a narrative method. An analysis of two narrative sections of the Book of Exodus (3:16–18:27; 19:1–24:18) reveals that God, whose presence is initially depicted as concealed, is later portrayed, through the presentation of the Name formulas, as manifesting His presence through active intervention. The narrated events, in which YHWH acts on behalf of the Israelites against their enemies (Exod 3:16–18:27) and subsequently leads them to covenantal commitment (Exod 19:1–24:18), present God-YHWH as being. This notion clearly aligns with the declaration embedded in the Name formulas.Artykuł podejmuje zagadnienie znaczenia formuł imienia Bożego: יְהוָה, אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה oraz אֶהְיֶה (Wj 3,14-15). Odwołując się do narracyjnego charakteru Księgi Wyjścia oraz przyjmując założenie, że niejednoznaczne formuły imienia Bożego w początkowej części opowieści stanowią element przemyślanej strategii literackiej, autor proponuje tłumaczenie tych formuł za pomocą metody narratywnej. Przeprowadzona analiza dwóch fragmentów narracji Księgi Wyjścia (3,16–18,27; 19,1–24,18) pozwala zauważyć, iż Bóg, którego obecność na początkowym etapie opowieści zaprezentowana zostaje jako niejawna, wraz z przedstawieniem formuł imienia, ukazany zostaje jako manifestujący swoją obecność w aktywnym działaniu. Opowiedziane wydarzenia, w których JHWH jest podmiotem działającym na rzecz Izraelitów przeciw ich wrogom (Wj 3,16–18,27), a następnie doprowadzającym ich do zawarcia przymierza (Wj 19,1–24,18), ukazują Boga-JHWH jako będącego, co w czytelny sposób koresponduje z deklaracją zawartą w formułach imienia

    Treść i dynamika objawienia imienia Bożego w księdze Wyjścia Część II: Analiza narracji Wj 25,1-40,38

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    The article constitutes a continuation of the study addressing the significance of the formulas of the Divine Name: יְהוָה, אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה, and אֶהְיֶה (Exod 3:14–15). The analysis focuses on the subsequent textual material of the Book of Exodus (Exod 25:1–40:38), where YHWH is primarily portrayed as manifesting His presence in the Tabernacle, which He commands to be built as His dwelling place. Applying the method of narrative analysis to the entirety of the narrative material, the author concludes that the primary communicative aim of the book is to present God as being. This concept is signaled in the formulas of the Divine Name and confirmed throughout the narrative representation of the events. The depiction of YHWH’s presence intensifies progressively as the narrative unfolds, with God transitioning from an unknown name and imperceptible presence to being known by the name YHWH and permanently present among the Israelites.Artykuł stanowi kontynuację studium podejmującego temat znaczenia formuł imienia Bożego: יְהוָה, אֶהְיֶה אֲשֶׁר אֶהְיֶה oraz אֶהְיֶה (Wj 3,14-15). Analizie poddana zostaje dalsza partia materiału tekstualnego Księgi Wyjścia (Wj 25,1–40,38), gdzie JHWH zaprezentowany jest przede wszystkim jako manifestujący swoją obecność w przybytku, który nakazuje zbudować na mieszkanie dla siebie. Stosując metodę analizy narratywnej do całości materiału narracyjnego, autor dochodzi do wniosku, że głównym celem komunikacyjnym księgi jest ukazanie Boga jako będącego, co jest sygnalizowane w formułach imienia Bożego i potwierdzone w całej narracyjnej reprezentacji wydarzeń. Prezentacja obecności JHWH staje się coraz bardziej intensywna wraz z postępem narracji, a Bóg przechodzi od nieznanego imienia i niedostrzegalnej obecności do bycia znanym w imieniu JHWH i trwale obecnym pośród Izraelitów

    Depth Control for Blind Water Jet Drilling in Bone

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    Abstract - When surgically drilling blind holes in bone using a Water Jet (WJ), control over the resulting depth is a challenging issue of paramount concern. This thesis was part of a project aimed at replacing the awl and mallet technique used in traditional microfracture procedures with an arthroscopic high-pressure WJ instrument is capable of accurately drilling 2–4 mm deep holes in subchondral bone. The focus of this paper was to develop, analyze and evaluate concepts for ensuring the depthwise accuracy of a microfracturing WJ. Research was performed on both WJ systems and the microfracture procedure, and a thorough problem analysis detailing all concerning requirements and parameters was set up. It was determined that due to the strong non-uniformity of human bone, both spatially and between subjects, a WJ capable of monitoring the depth and implementing a closed-loop control system was needed to ensure safe and accurate drilling. To measure the depth of the hole and allow for feedback control, a flexible Nickel Titanium probe concept was devised and tested. The concept featured a 3D printed nozzle with built-in WJ orifice and depth probe, which could be extended down the hole made by the WJ by an ex-vivo actuator featurimg load and displacement sensors. When the load sensor detected a sudden rise in extension resistance, bottom contact was assumed and the hole depth was calculated based on the displacement of the probe. A proof-of-concept experiment showed the viability of using a flexible probe to measure the depth. Additionally, the algorithm produced for calculating the depth was shown to be robust against the hysteresis and backlash exhibited by the setup. When probing holes with depths of 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 mm and bore diameters of 1, 1.5, and 2 mm drilled in solid PMMA, the prototype managed an error mean of 0.00 mm with a SD of 0.19 mm. To test the probe in holes shaped as expected during microfracture surgery, a virtual interference experiment was carried out using mCT scans of WJ-drilled bones and simulated probes of varying diameters. Seven scans were probed from 4 different angles each; the results suggested that a probe with a 0.2–0.3 mm diameter was optimal in terms of traversing the hole without blockages and without risking over-penetration. Moreover, this thesis produced recommendations on carrying the project further, towards a fully integrated system capable of drilling accurate blind holes in human bone, in a closed-loop depth-controlled manner.BMEBioMechanical EngineeringMechanical, Maritime and Materials Engineerin

    Mojżesz wysłannik Jahwe (Wj 1,1–14,31)

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    The Exodus of&nbsp;the Israelites from Egypt was the most important event in the history of&nbsp;the Chosen People. The historical and theological context of&nbsp;the biblical events contained in Exodus 1:1–14:31 was described.The aim of&nbsp;the research became the analysis and interpretation of&nbsp;the theological message contained in the first part of&nbsp;the Exodus recounting the liberation of&nbsp;the Israelites from Egyptian slavery (Exodus 1:1–14:31).In the analysis and exegesis of&nbsp;biblical texts, the intertextual method was used, as well as the historical-critical method over the issue of&nbsp;Moses’ mission.As a&nbsp;result of&nbsp;the study, it can be concluded that: 1) the knowledge of&nbsp;the God of&nbsp;Israel and His intentions is the key theme of&nbsp;the first fifteen chapters of&nbsp;the Exodus. Yahweh is the main protagonist of&nbsp;the events described in the Book of&nbsp;Exodus. He is their author and perpetrator; 2) the theme of&nbsp;the first part of&nbsp;the Exodus is the conflict over whom Israel is to serve; 3) the historical sources do not reflect in their entirety the facts known from the biblical account, for the reason that the Bible is not a&nbsp;historical chronicle, but a&nbsp;record of&nbsp;God’s revelation. Its main task is to convey theological content.The conclusions to be drawn are: 1) the revelation that was to Moses also applies to the Israelites, as well as to the Egyptians. However, the times and the manner of&nbsp;revelation change. God’s words are addressed to everyone, including modern people.The study conducted does not exhaust the subject of&nbsp;Moses’ mission to Israel. It is not a&nbsp;complete characterization of&nbsp;Moses. At the same time, it is necessary to keep in mind the further impact of&nbsp;the message of&nbsp;the Exodus on subsequent generations of&nbsp;Israel, as well as on modern times. The study can become a&nbsp;contribution to further theological reflection on the message of&nbsp;the Exodus.Wyjście Izraelitów z&nbsp;Egiptu było najważniejszym wydarzeniem w&nbsp;historii narodu wybranego. Został opisany kontekst historyczno-teologiczny wydarzeń biblijnych zawartych w&nbsp;Wj&nbsp;1,1–14,31.Celem badań stała się analiza i&nbsp;interpretacja przesłania teologicznego zawartego w&nbsp;pierwszej części Księgi Wyjścia opowiadającej o&nbsp;wyzwoleniu Izraelitów z&nbsp;niewoli egipskiej (Wj&nbsp;1,1–14,31).Przy analizie i&nbsp;egzegezie tekstów biblijnych wykorzystano metodę intertekstualną, a&nbsp;także historyczno-krytyczną nad zagadnieniem misji Mojżesza.W&nbsp;wyniku przeprowadzonych badań można stwierdzić, że: 1) poznanie Boga Izraela i&nbsp;Jego zamiarów jest kluczowym tematem pierwszych piętnastu rozdziałów Księgi Wyjścia. Jahwe jest głównym bohaterem wydarzeń opisanych w&nbsp;Księdze Wyjścia. On jest ich sprawcą i&nbsp;autorem; 2) tematem pierwszej części Księgi Wyjścia jest konflikt o&nbsp;to, komu służyć ma Izrael; 3) źródła historyczne nie odzwierciedlają w&nbsp;całości faktów znanych z&nbsp;relacji biblijnej, dlatego że Biblia nie jest kroniką historyczną, lecz zapisem objawienia Bożego. Jej głównym zadaniem jest przekaz treści teologicznej.Wnioski, jakie należy wyciągnąć to: 1) objawienie, które było do Mojżesza, dotyczą także Izraelitów, jak i&nbsp;do Egipcjan. Zmieniają się jednak czasy i&nbsp;sposób objawienia. Słowa Boga skierowane są do wszystkich, również do ludzi współczesnych.Przeprowadzone badania nie wyczerpują tematu misji Mojżesza względem Izraela. Nie jest pełną charakterystyką Mojżesza. Należy przy tym pamiętać o&nbsp;dalszym oddziaływaniu przesłania Księgi Wyjścia na kolejne pokolenia Izraela, a&nbsp;także na czasy współczesne. Badanie mogą stać się przyczynkiem do dalszej refleksji teologicznej nad przesłaniem Księgi Wyjścia

    The population genetic structure of Portunus pelagicus in Australian waters

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    This thesis describes the results of an investigation into the population genetic structure of the blue swimmer crab, Portunus pelagicus, in Australian waters. P. pelagicus is an Indo-West Pacific species, with adults and juveniles that inhabit sheltered benthic coastal environments and a planktonic phase (of modest duration) in its life cycle. The investigation was done by examining the patterns of variation at six microsatellite loci and in a 342 bp portion of the cytochrome oxidase subunit I (COI) gene in the mitochondrial DNA in samples of Portunus pelagicus from a total of 16 different assemblages/waterbodies. Overall, the samples were collected from throughout the geographical range of this species in Australian waters, i.e. from the western seaboard, from the eastern seaboard, from Darwin on the north coast and from South Australia on the south coast. The samples sizes ranged from 4 to 57 individuals, depending on the sample and the genetic assay. The population genetic structure of P. pelagicus was analysed from both a traditional population structure perspective and from a phylogeographical and historical demography perspective. The traditional assessment of the population genetic structure of Portunus pelagicus indicates that this species exhibits a significant amount of genetic heterogeneity in Australian waters (e.g. FST for microsatellite data = 0.098; [Theta]ST for COI data = 0.375 and [Phi]ST for COI data = 0.492). This assessment also indicates that P. pelagicus exhibits varying degrees of genetic heterogeneity within and between geographical regions in Australian waters, as follows. (1) The genetic compositions of the samples from the different coastlines (i.e. north, south, east and west) invariably showed statistically significant differences for at least two microsatellite loci, although the differences between the samples from the eastern seaboard, Darwin and those from the western seaboard to the north of Port Denison were not as great as those within the western seaboard samples or within South Australian samples. (2) The genetic compositions of the samples from the assemblages on the eastern seaboard of Australia, which ranged from Mackay (21 degrees 06'S) to Port Stephens (32 degrees 40'S), were essentially homogeneous. (3) The samples from the assemblages on the western seaboard of Australia, which ranged from Broome (17 degrees 58'S) to Geographe Bay (33 degrees 35'S), exhibited significant levels of genetic heterogeneity. Furthermore, those from south of Port Denison formed a highly distinctive (but not invariant) group compared to those from elsewhere. (4) The samples from South Australia were also highly genetically distinctive compared to those from elsewhere, although they also showed significant heterogeneity amongst themselves. The above findings were more or less suggested by both the microsatellite and COI markers, although the former generally provided a higher resolution picture of the population structure of P. pelagicus than did the latter. The main findings of the investigation into the phylogeography and recent demographic history of Portunus pelagicus in Australian waters were as follows. (1) A phylogeny constructed from COI sequence variation was shallow, with the lineages showing varied geographical distributions. (2) The results of a nested clade analysis of this variation indicate that range expansion has been a predominant influence on the historical demography of P. pelagicus in Australian waters. (3) The samples from the assemblages on the western seaboard to the south of Port Denison contained low levels of genetic diversity, a sub-set of the diversity present in the samples from lower latitude sites on the western seaboard, and microsatellite-based evidence of having coming from assemblages that have undergone a bottleneck (or founder effect) followed by an expansion in size. (4) The samples from the assemblages in South Australia contained low levels of genetic diversity, phylogenetic affinities with samples from the eastern seaboard, and microsatellite-based evidence of having coming from assemblages that have undergone a bottleneck (or founder effect) followed by an expansion in size. The two major interpretations to stem from the results of this investigation are as follows. (1) Overall, Portunus pelagicus has undergone a recent (in an evolutionary sense) range expansion, from a single source, within Australian waters. At a finer-scale, this species appears to have colonised south-western Australia from a lower latitude site(s) on the western seaboard and probably colonised South Australia from the southern margins of its range on the eastern seaboard. Regardless, there has been limited penetrance of genetic variation into temperate waters on the western seaboard and into South Australia, presumably due one or more of the barriers to gene flow listed below. (2) P. pelagicus experiences significant restrictions to gene flow within its present-day geographical range in Australian waters due to (i) geographic distance per se; (ii) discontinuities in the distribution of the sheltered coastal environments; (iii) hydrological barriers to dispersal and (iv) possibly low temperatures in the temperature margins of the range

    Finite linear spaces admitting a projective group PSU(3,q) with q even

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    AbstractThis article is a contribution to the study of the automorphism groups of finite linear spaces. In particular we look at simple groups and prove the following theorem:Let G=PSU(3,q) with q even and G acts line-transitively on a finite linear space S. Then S is one of the following cases:(i)A projective plane;(ii)A regular linear space with parameters (b,v,r,k)=(q2(q2−q+1),q3+1,q2−q+1,q+1). This is called the Hermitian unitary design

    Architectural authorship in generative design

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    The emergence of evolutionary digital design methods, relying on the creative generation of novel forms, has transformed the design process altogether and consequently the role of the architect. These methods are more than the means to aid and enhance the design process or to perfect the representation of finite architectural projects. The architectural design philosophy is gradually transcending to a hybrid of art, engineering, computer programming and biology. Within this framework, the emergence of designs relies on the architect- machine interaction and the authorship that each of the two shares. This work aims to explore the changes within the design process and to define the authorial control of a new breed of architects- programmers and architects-users on architecture and its design representation. For the investigation of these problems, this thesis is to be based on an experiment conducted by the author in order to test the interaction of architects with different digital design methods and their authorial control over the final product. Eventually, the results will be compared and evaluated in relation to the theoretic views. Ultimately, the architect will establish his authorial role

    Historic DNA for taxonomy and conservation: A case-study of a century-old Hawaiian hawkmoth type (Lepidoptera: Sphingidae)

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    Copyright: © 2017 Hundsdoerfer, Kitching. This is an open access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestricted use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author and source are credited.NHM Repositor

    Steijn, de Wet und die Oranje-Freistaater : Tagebuchblatter aus dem sudafrikanischen Kriege

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    leyds-29385.pdf created from original pamphlet in the WJ Leyds Collection held in the Africana Section of the Stellenbosch University Library and Information Service.German pamphlet on the war diary of an unknown author, 14 June-September 1900
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