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The jingling Geordie: community arts and the regional culture of the North East of England
No full textIn the light of the massive economic and social changes which have affected the North East of England over the last 25 years, the author assesses the vitality of the indigenous culture and reflects upon current cultural trends and the North East’s future, particularly in relation to a regional Europe. He traces the folk-tradition of the region and looks at ways in which this can be drawn upon to develop a meaningful link between past and present. He looks closely at the changing nature of class-relationships in the North East and reflects upon how a valid local culture can survive in a multi-cultural society. He draws upon his own extensive experience in Community Arts, looking at definitions of the term in the new political climate and arguing for its positive contribution to the cultural debate. He dwells on the issue of regionalism and devolution in a new Europe, comparing the situation in the North East of England with political and cultural changes in Scotland and other parts of the United Kingdom
Portfolio Planning Methods: Faulty Approach or Faulty Research? A Rejoinder to 'Making Better Decisions' by Wensley
No full textWensley (1994) makes three key points. First, it is worthwhile to conduct empirical studies of the value of management techniques. Second, managers probably misuse portfolio methods. Third, the Armstrong and Brodie study is flawed. We agree with all three points.marketing, portfolio planning methods
The contribution of William, Lord Armstrong to science and education
No full textWilliam George Armstrong (1310-1900) is best remembered as the lawyer turned engineer who revolutionised ordnance during the Crimean War. Nonetheless, 'his researches, his evidence before Royal Commissions and his presidential addresses, (including that to the British Association for the Advancement of Science), are as relevant today as they were last century. Indeed, it could be argued that whereas George and Robert Stephenson were, essentially, men of the Industrial Revolution, Armstrong’s theories are .still appropriate in the space age. Apart from his extensive research into hydraulics and electricity, which greatly advanced the frontiers of science, his contribution to education is considerably more than a mere footnote to his more spectacular achievements. At a time when the men of theory and the men of practice despised each other, Armstrong stood athwart the debate. Instead, he built an educational and industrial complex at Elswick where theory and practice went hand in hand and which became the blue-print for successive Royal Commissions. While others argued for technical education on continental lines, Armstrong upheld the Elswick example. His reluctant involvement in the proposed College of Physical Science in Newcastle upon Tyne is the subject of some debate in this study. Nonetheless, when he was finally convinced of its efficacy, his support was unequivocal. So much so that, after his death, the resultant edifice became Newcastle's abiding memorial to him. Two recent biographies have been used as works of general reference, but the main thesis rests on extensive use of original material. This includes Armstrong's speeches and writings; his evidence before Royal Commissions and the records of the Elswick forks' Mechanics' Institute and Schools. Hitherto, Armstrong's fame has rested on his weapons which destroyed human life. His greatest weapon - his contribution to science and education - which destroyed the 'laissez faire' attitudes of his contemporaries, has been largely ignored. In an endeavour to redress the balance, this study has been attempted
Letter to Betty Pickett from Robert E. Armstrong
No full textLetter - In this letter to Mrs. Betty Pickett (the former librarian of the Athabasca Library) Mr. Robert E. Armstrong writes of seeing the H.M.C.S. Athabasca sink during WWII. Mr. Armstrong served on the H.M.C.S Haida and was part of rescue efforts as well as having engaged in previous battles beside the Athabasca. In this letter, Mr. Armstrong has enclosed a poem he wrote about the life and death of the H.M.C.S. Athabasca entitled, Loss and Revenge (4 pages
Text of speech by Missouri House Representative O.K. Armstrong opposing amendment barring Japanese American doctor from practicing medicine
No full textText of Missouri House Representative O.K. Armstrong's speech in front of House of Representatives to oppose an amendment banning Japanese American Doctor Fujikawa from practicing medicine in the State Tubercular Sanatorium. Armstrong states that Dr. Fujikawa chose to leave the relocation center because his services were needed in the State Sanatorium, that without his assistance, 150 tubercular patients would be sent home. Armstrong mentions bravery of Japanese American combat regiment fighting in Italy and condemns racism and discrimination of Japanese Americans, stating "Dr. Fujikawa is not responsible for our war with Japan. For that matter the people of the Japanese Empire had no voice in their destiny, no control over the mad warlords who launched the attack at Pearl Harbor." He strongly opposes amendment preventing Dr. Fujikawa from practicing medicine both as an outcry against discrimination, and in support of Dr. Fujikawa, whose services are needed in the state of Missouri.The War Relocation Authority (WRA), together with the Wartime Civil Control Administration (WCCA), the Civil Affairs Division (CAD) and the Office of the Commanding General (OFG) of the Western Defense Command (WDC) operated together to segregate and house some 110,000 men women and children from 1942 to 1945. The collection contains documents and photographs relating to the establishment and administrative workings of the (WDC), the (WRA) and the (WCCA) for the year 1942
Plan showing Provincial Government property in the subdivisions of Lots 343, 936, 937, 938 and 1429, Group 1, Cariboo District, British Columbia : Fort George and Prince George, British Columbia.
No full textScale [ca. 1:4800] 400 ft. to 1 in. To be offered for sale at public auction. Sales will be held at Vancouver, B.C., on May 19th, 20th and 21st, 1914; Victoria, B.C., on May 26th and 27th, 1914; Fort George, B.C., on June 9th, 10th and 11th, 1914. The sale in Vancouver will be held in the Dominion Hall, Pender Street, W
Louis Armstrong: Jazz and Civil Rights
No full textabstract: Throughout history, African-Americans have had to fight for their civil rights. There were many ways used to voice their opinions and advance the civil rights movement, including protests and marches. One very effective method was through music and the creation of jazz. Louis Armstrong was an innovator and major influence of jazz. His abilities as an artist were recognized by society, above his political position or class status.
The topic of my thesis is Louis Armstrong and his influence on society and the Civil Rights Movement. The intent is to demonstrate how Louis Armstrong aided the Civil Rights Movement by using his music to promote social justice and racial equality. The focus will be on the context of African-Americans, their social status, and rights from the early 1900s to the mid-1900s. I will connect this to important events in that time such as the fight against Jim Crow Laws and how Louis Armstrong played a role in ending segregation. He accomplished this by pushing the movement forward through speeches, fund-raising events, and his innovation of jazz. Armstrong’s gift was a form of swing jazz that advanced improvisation and emotion of music.
He was criticized for playing to segregated audiences and was thought to keep offensive stereotypes alive. However, Louis Armstrong battled against these conspiracies by performing fund-raising events and through public political stances against the oppression of African-Americans. As an example, he was outspoken about his disapproval of government and the public for their treatment of the nine African-American students enrolled at Little Rock. This resulted in the first time the school would be unsegregated between whites and blacks. Louis Armstrong worked hard in the fight against segregation and used his mastery of jazz to advance the civil rights movement. Finally, I will make a proposal as to how society can learn from Louis Armstrong and how to inspire new innovative forms of positively influencing society to help the less fortunate
Armstrong, Lee H. - Mathematics Professor
No full textMathematics professor Dr. Lee Armstrong, wearing a suit. In 1980, he was co-author of Elementary Algebra: A Programmed Approach and Intermediate Algebra: A Programmed Approach with Anthony J. Pettofrezzo. http://lccn.loc.gov/79024950https://stars.library.ucf.edu/univphotocollection/1242/thumbnail.jp
Plan showing Provincial Government property in the subdivisions of Lots 933 and 934, Group 1, Cariboo District, South Fort George, British Columbia to be offered for sale at public auction.
No full textScale [ca. 1:4800] 400 ft. to 1 in. Sales will be held at Vancouver, B.C., on May 19th, 20th and 21st, 1914; Victoria, B.C., on May 26th and 27th, 1914; Fort George, B.C., on June 9th, 10th and 11th, 1914. The sale in Vancouver will be held in the Dominion Hall, Pender Street, W
Peer Review for Journals: Evidence on Quality Control, Fairness, and Innovation
No full textI reviewed the published empirical evidence concerning journal peer review, which consisted of 68 papers, all but three published since 1975. Peer review improves quality, but its use to screen papers has met with limited success. Current procedures to assure quality and fairness seem to discourage scientific advancement, especially important innovations, because findings that conflict with current beliefs are often judged to have defects. Editors can use procedures to encourage the publication of papers with innovative findings such as invited papers, early-acceptance procedures, author nominations of reviewers, results-blind reviews, structured rating sheets, open peer review, and, in particular, electronic publication. Some journals are currently using these procedures. The basic principle behind the proposals is to change the decision from whether to publish a paper to how to publish itpeer review, journals, publications
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