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Letter, Susan B. Anthony to Jane Grey Swisshelm [January 2, 1883]
No full textTranscript of letter from Susan B. Anthony to Jane Grey Swisshelm, January 2, 1883https://repository.stcloudstate.edu/jswiss-letters/1018/thumbnail.jp
'The Natural World'
No full textI wanted you to see the silent, lofty miracle of how eucalypts surrender their essential oils to blue the air, but you’d already passed on from where you’d come to lean against, then climb over the safety rail. Between mountain spectacle and the arc lights of a rescue team’s descent and retrieval, the crowns of trees blooming with huge shadows, you emerged, your arms and legs strapped into an orange gurney as if to keep you from sitting up to witness the work of rope and winch, respectful handling from summit to waiting ambulance, its lights on low. Next day the paramedic that attended to you told me how she’d wiped leaves and ash from your face, which was peaceful enough, she said, despite your flight through fire-blackened branches, and that as they slowed in the hospital drive, lightning stuttered then came over like a thrown sheet to change your expression from surprise to delight, your eyes and mouth like stop-gap animation. Later, at the police station, giving details, a young constable told me that many drive to the mountains, park, walk to the lookout and step over the edge. When I asked if he’d ever seen the way eucalyptus trees infuse the sky with a wash of blue oil, he took notes and looked at me, leaning in as though trying to understand what death had to do with the natural world.No Full Tex
Grey
No full textEdition of 12 , 9 TI (wA), BAT, 3 TP* (1 wA), CPJ. Green(1) black (2) blue-grey, (on silver Fasson foil, embossed
Letter from John Wilson to George W. Manypenny with a letter from Ben Edward Grey, 1855
No full textTransmits letter of Ben Edwards Grey enclosed out from W. Anthony relative to the claim of Charles W. DePrange for land settled upon by him and afterward appropriated to the Indians in California
The fourth earl grey and imperial federation British politics and the empire, 1880-1917
No full textThe 4th Earl Grey (1851-1917) was one of the most ardent imperialists of his generation. As a close friend of Cecil Rhodes, as Governor-General of Canada, and as President of the Royal Colonial Institute, Grey devoted his life to preaching the gospel of closer co-operation between Britain and each of its Dominions. This thesis examines Grey's ideas for stronger political, economic and military ties within the Empire. These ideas are analysed by reference to the wider contemporary debate about Imperial Federation in the years 1880-1917. What distinguishes Grey is that he believed formal ties were inadequate by themselves unless an enthusiasm for the Empire was evoked in the hearts of all Dominion subjects. Grey's personal endeavours to promote this necessary imperial sentiment were remarkable, and as Governor-General he did more than any other senior imperialist to promote Imperial Federation. Attention is given to the question of why Grey became an imperialist, and the extent to which personal financial gain may have been an incentive. Grey believed that Imperial Federation might bring numerous benefits both to the United Kingdom itself, and to the world as a whole. Grey came to share Rhodes's conviction that the British Empire was potentially the greatest means of promoting civilisation that the world had ever known. For Grey, as for Rhodes, Imperial Federation was but a forerunner to the even greater goal of a federation of English-speaking peoples throughout the world, including the United States. An understanding of Grey's ideas will provide the reader with a useful case-study for assessing both the established and the current interpretations of imperialism in the period 1880 to 1917
The pathology and occurrence of pathogens in Scottish grey seals (Halichoerus grypus).
No full textNeonatal mortality in grey seals on the Isle of May breeding colony and in a rehabilitation centre were investigated by detailed systematic post-mortem examinations (n=59), on-site bacteriology and advanced molecular diagnostic techniques for specific pathogens. Causes of death on the breeding colony included starvation (30%), omphalitis-peritonitis (26%), septicaemia (22%), stillbirth (10%) and trauma (4%) and in the rehabilitation centre starvation (44%) and septicaemia (22%). Detailed key gross and histopathological findings and pathogens are described and include the first report of Listeria monocytogenes in any marine mammal.
Phocid herpes virus 1 nucleic acids were detected in nasal swabs of 58% live, free-ranging grey seal pups (n=90) and 28% yearlings (n=19), suggesting recrudescence in the latter. Previously undetected in Scotland, phocid herpes virus 2 nucleic acids were identified only in yearlings (15%); sealpox was detected in a single live stranded grey seal pup and phocine distemper virus was not detected.
Given their unique characteristics and potential for acting as sentinels of coastal marine health several pathogens of putative anthropogenic origin were investigated: Toxoplasma gondii, Neospora caninum, Salmonella spp. and Campylobacter spp. Toxoplasma gondii DNA was detected in 6% dead free-ranging grey seal pups (n=50) but N. caninum was not found. Salmonella (20%) and Campylobacter (50%) were isolated from rectal swabs of live and dead grey seal pups and Campylobacter was significantly associated with moderate to severe colitis implying pathogenicity. These findings imply a land-sea-land transfer of T. gondii and early exposure of pups to this parasite. Extensive genetic fingerprinting suggested an exchange of Salmonella between grey seal, cattle and human populations and that the Campylobacter isolates may share the same origin as human clinical isolates.
This work provides a solid base line study of diseases present in grey seal pups and demonstrates that they are useful indicators of coastal marine microbial contamination
GeoStoryteller: Taking grey literature to the streets of New York
No full textIn this paper, we briefly describe the design and implementation of the GeoStoryteller project, with particular emphasis on the resources used to create the digital narratives that are the core of the application. GeoStoryteller is a project where learners engage with archival photos and multimedia narratives in historically relevant places using a combination of augmented reality technology and web-based delivery via mobile devices. The initial application of GeoStoryteller is in partnership with the Goethe-Institut New York, the worldwide cultural organization of Germany. In this partnership, learners - particularly German language students in the United States - engage with content that details the historical events and makes use of real places related to German immigration to New York City (1840-1945). Second, based on the design and implementation of this project, we offer a framework for creating location-based mobile learning projects that could be used by others interested in implementing similar projects. Lastly, we profile the sources used to create the digital narratives, the majority of which (76 percent) were grey literature materials.Includes: Conference preprint, Powerpoint presentation, Abstract and Biographical notesXAInternationa
Fine-scale determinants of female grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) pupping site and habitat preferences at North Rona, Scotland.
No full textThe grey seal (Halichoerus grypus) is widespread in the Northern Hemisphere and throughout its range hauls out to breed terrestrially on a variety of substrates. A major breeding site in the eastern North Atlantic is the remote island of North Rona, Scotland, which is characterised by undulating grassy terrain, with limited access to the sea, punctuated by irregularly spaced fresh to brackish water pools of variable size. Previous long term research at North Rona has suggested that the distribution of breeding females is influenced by key habitat features including proximity to pools of water and to access from the sea. Using distributional information available for the North Rona colony in conjunction with a set of ecologically relevant environmental predictors within an extensive GIS database, the ecological niche of the grey seal at North Rona was modelled using Ecological Niche Factor Analysis. This was used to determine the distribution of suitable habitat at the North Rona colony and to elucidate the environmental determinants of female pupping site, and subsequent habitat, preferences over multiple years spanning 1998-2010. The environmental predictors utilised were chosen based on the conclusions of previous research. Following the delineation of basic environmental preferences, the influence of social interactions was considered within this modelling approach to further help explain the distribution of pups of various stages.
Adult female grey seals show a preference for both pupping sites and subsequent habitat near to pools of water of low salinity at intermediate distances to access points to the sea, though appear to exhibit stronger preferences regarding the characteristics of their habitat than pupping site. It is concluded that these preferences are a result of a requirement for proximity to pools for thermoregulation and for drinking water to avoid a negative water balance. However, females do not typically choose sites directly next to or within pools, this is a result of a trade-off between proximity to pools and proximity to their pup, which is at greater risk when separated from its mother, or close to pools in areas of high adult density. It also appears likely that females choose sites at intermediate proximity to access points as sites directly next to access points experience greater disturbance from other seals arriving to, or leaving, the colony. The widespread availability of apparently suitable habitat suggests that the North Rona colony is not restricted in size by limited availability of suitable pupping sites; other potential drivers of the decline of the North Rona colony are therefore discussed, with recommendations for future research. A parallel analysis investigating pup habitat use showed that weaned pups, unlike neonates, appear to avoid locations near to adult female grey seals. It is concluded that this is a result of social interactions driving weaned pups into areas abandoned, or not yet colonised, by adult females, which are aggressive towards conspecifics during lactation. Overall, the ENFA has provided an excellent means to assess the terrestrial pupping site and subsequent habitat preferences of the grey seal, though alternative approaches are suggested for also assessing social influences on space use
Interview with Anthony F. Janson
No full textAnthony F. Janson is a retired professor and former Department Chair for the UNCW Department of Art and Theatre [retired December 2002]. This interview covers his complete life and career. He discusses his relationship with his art historian father, H.W. Janson, including his relationship as son and co-author and editor of the Janson texts on art history. The interview covers Tony's career as a scholar, book editor, author, art museum curator [at Indianapolis Art Museum and North Carolina Art Museum], and as a professor. Throughout, he comments on important artists in history and his philosophy of art history. He also includes stories of his time in the Vietnam War
Interview with Anthony F. Janson
No full textAnthony F. Janson is a retired professor and former Department Chair for the UNCW Department of Art and Theatre [retired December 2002]. This interview covers his complete life and career. He discusses his relationship with his art historian father, H.W. Janson, including his relationship as son and co-author and editor of the Janson texts on art history. The interview covers Tony's career as a scholar, book editor, author, art museum curator [at Indianapolis Art Museum and North Carolina Art Museum], and as a professor. Throughout, he comments on important artists in history and his philosophy of art history. He also includes stories of his time in the Vietnam War
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