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Historical Fiction Author Don Neal Discusses Cold War Activities in Alaska
During the Cold War, the USA was concerned that Russia would invade Alaska and American intelligence officers created the Stay Behind Agent Program to counter. At this event, Don Neal, author of the Ben Hunnicutt series that includes Cross Kill, Warhead, and washtub Gold, discusses the Nike missile system, the top-secret anti-espionage campaign Operation Washtub, and other Cold War activities in Alaska
A synthetic cannabinoid agonist promotes oligodendrogliogenesis during viral encephalitis in rats
Chronic CNS infection by several families of viruses can produce deficits in prefrontal cortex (PFC) and striatal function. Cannabinoid drugs have been long known for their anti-inflammatory properties and their ability to modulate adult neuro and gliogenesis. Therefore, we explored the effects of systemic administration of the cannabinoid agonist WIN55,212-2(WIN) on prefrontal cortex (PFC) and striatal cytogenesis in a viral model of CNS injury and inflammation based on Borna Disease (BD) virus encephalitis. Active BrdU+ progenitor populations were significantly decreased 1week after BrdU labeling in BD rats [p<0.001 compared to uninfected (NL) controls] while less than 5% of BrdU+ cells colabeled for BDV protein. Systemic WIN (1mg/kg i.p. twice daily×7days) increased the survival of BrdU+ cells in striatum (p<0.001) and PFC of BD rats, with differential regulation of labeled oligodendroglia precursors vs microglia/macrophages. WIN increased the percentage of BrdU+ oligodendrocyte precursor cells and decreased BrdU+ ED-1-labeled phagocytic cells, without producing pro- or antiviral effects. BDV infection decreased the levels of the endocannabinoid anandamide (AEA) in striatum (p<0.05 compared to NL rats), whereas 2-AG levels were unchanged. Our findings indicate that: 1) viral infection is accompanied by alterations of AEA transmission in the striatum, but new cell protection by WIN appears independent of its effect on endocannabinoid levels; and 2) chronic WIN treatment alters the gliogenic cascades associated with CNS injury, promoting oligodendrocyte survival. Limiting reactive gliogenesis and macrophage activity in favor of oliogodendroglia development has significance for demyelinating diseases. Moreover, the ability of cannabinoids to promote the development of biologically supportive or symbiotic oligodendroglia may generalize to other microglia-driven neurodegenerative syndromes including NeuroAIDS and diseases of aging. © 2010 Elsevier Inc
Material Spirituality with Neal DeRoo Pt. I
Is spirituality one part of our lives that we experience in worship? Or does it permeate our whole being? Are we able to pull spirituality and religion apart? What would happen if we considered how our spirituality is embodied, deeply, in our world? In this inaugural episode of Critical Faith, Neal DeRoo explores these questions in his lecture "Toward a Material Spirituality: Religion and Phenomenological Expression." The recording is the first of three parts, all from a Scripture, Faith, and Scholarship Seminar hosted at the Institute for Christian Studies.
Neal DeRoo is Canada Research Chair in Phenomenology and Philosophy of Religion and Associate Professor of Philosophy at The King's University in Edmonton, Alberta, and the author of Futurity in Phenomenology: Promise and Method in Husserl, Levinas, and Derrida (Fordham: 2013)
Grace Neal Parkway design concept report
abstract: Grace Neal Parkway and Bank Street are located in the northern Kingman area partially outside of the Kingman city limits. This report discusses of creating a new arterial roadway providing safety and convenience for vehicular traffic and pedestrians. Although Grace Neal is referred to as a parkway, its designation for design is arterial.Stockton Hill Road to SR-66; Bank Street assessment, Northern Avenue to Grace Neal Parkway
From the Editor. Decription of author John Neal, his book Portland Illustrate
From the Editor. Decription of author John Neal, his book Portland Illustrated (published in 1874), and his relationships with art critic N.C. Willis, Lady Blessington, and painter Charles Codman
John Neal House (as City Motel), 1965
Full exterior view of the John Neal House, 175 State Street, from southwest- east of Longfellow Square. At the time of this photograph, the building was known as The City Motel. The building was constructed in 1836, and was home to author and patron of the arts John Neal. The façade is made of Yarmouth granite, from a quarry purchased by Neal.
Photo published in the Evening Express, on 25 August 1965https://digitalcommons.portlandlibrary.com/pphnegs_images_business/1548/thumbnail.jp
Remembering Neal Miller
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The author describes two encounters with Neal Miller, including a discussion of the pioneering curare/visceral learning experiments and of Miller's perspective on the biofeedback training paradigm.</jats:p
Neal Dow
An image scanned from a black and white lithograph by E. C. Kellogg of the Honorable Neal Dow, Mayor of Portland and author of the world renowned \u27Maine Law,\u27 an Act for the Suppression of Drinking Houses and Tippling-Shops, approved June 2nd, 1851.https://digitalcommons.library.umaine.edu/spec_photos/4253/thumbnail.jp
Material Spirituality with Neal DeRoo Pt. III
In the previous episode, Dean Dettloff interviewed DeRoo on his paper from episode one, "Material Spirituality," along with some general themes about Christian philosophy. In this episode, DeRoo takes questions from the audience, expressed by ICS student Grace Carhartt, on his paper and themes in the interview, engaging thinkers like Charles Taylor and William Cavanaugh and issues like ecclesiology and pluralism. The recording is the third and final of three parts, all from a Scripture, Faith, and Scholarship Seminar hosted at the Institute for Christian Studies. Neal DeRoo is Canada Research Chair in Phenomenology and Philosophy of Religion and Associate Professor of Philosophy at The King's University in Edmonton, Alberta, and the author of Futurity in Phenomenology: Promise and Method in Husserl, Levinas, and Derrida (Fordham: 2013)
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