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Sampson-Schley controversy.
No full text"This subject is in three scenes, showing beautiful dissolving effects. Scene 1 shows Admiral Schley upon the bridge of the Brooklyn commanding the American Fleet in Santiago Harbor. The Spanish fleet is seen to emerge from Santiago Harbor. Simultaneously ships and forts open fire on the American fleet. Scene 2. The Man Behind the Gun. The gun crews are seen manipulating a 13-inch gun repeatedly with terror to Cervera's fleet; one of Cervera's fleet is seen to sink directly from the results of the Brooklyn's firing. A shell is seen to burst among the crew, wounding one of its members. Scene 3. The Man Behind the Teacup shows Admiral Sampson the centre of attraction of a group of old maids at an afternoon tea party. 200 ft."--Edison films catalog.Based on a political cartoon in the New York journal and advertiser, July 24, 1901.Copyright: Thomas A. Edison; 18Sept1901; H8753.Original main title lacking. DLCTitle from Edison films catalog no. 135, September, 1902.Camera, Edwin S. Porter.Duration: 0:49 at 16 fps.Filmed in September 1901 as an additional third scene to Sampson-Schley controversy. [Parts 1-2].Summary is for the entire three-part Edison catalog film entitled "Sampson-Schley controversy".Scenes one and two were produced and copyrighted in August 1901 as "Sampson-Schley controversy", (c) H7674. See lccn 00694297. Scene three was added in September 1901 and copyrighted separately as "Sampson and Schley controversy--tea party", (c) H8753, described in this record.Paper print shelf number (LC 0794) was changed when the paper prints were re-housed. DLCSources used: Copyright catalog, motion pictures, 1894-1912; Musser, C. Before the nickelodeon, p. 180-184; Niver, K. Early motion pictures, p. 286; Edison films catalog, no. 135, Sept. 1902, p. 26 [MI]; New York journal and advertiser, July 24, 1901, p. 16; American Film Institute catalog, film beginnings, 1893-1910, p. 939.Early motion pictures : the Paper Print Collection in the Library of Congress / by Kemp R. Niver. Library of Congress. 1985
Comparison between the Friedewald, Martin and Sampson Equations and LDL-C Quantification by Ultracentrifugation in a Mexican Population
No full textLow-density lipoprotein cholesterol (LDL-C), which makes up about 70% of the cholesterol in the blood, is critical in the formation of arteriosclerotic plaques, increasing the risk of heart disease. LDL-C levels are estimated using Friedewald, Martin and Sampson equations, though they have limitations with high triglycerides. Our aim is to compare the effectiveness of these equations versus the ultracentrifugation technique in individuals with and without dyslipidemia and identify precision. There were 113 participants, 59 healthy controls and 54 dyslipidemic patients. Samples were collected after fasting. LDL-C was estimated using the Friedewald, Martin and Sampson equations. The purified LDL-C, ultracentrifugated and dialysized control group without dyslipidemia vs. patients with coronary artery disease (CAD) showed differences in age, HDL-C, triglycerides and glucose non-HDL-C (p = 0.001 in all). There were correlations in CGWD between ultracentrifugation and Sampson R-squared (R2) = 0.791. In the dyslipidemia control group, ultracentrifugation and Friedewald R2 = 0.911. In patients with CAD, correlation between ultracentrifugation and Sampson R2 = 0.892; Bland–Altman confirmed agreement in controls without dyslipidemia. The Martin and Sampson equations are interchangeable with ultracentrifugation. Conclusion: The role of LDL analysis using precise techniques is necessary to obtain better control of disease outcomes after the use of precise therapies and suggests verifying its importance through clinical trials
"Closing the R&D Gap, Evaluating the Sources of R&D Spending"
Get PDFBoth spending and tax policies have been implemented in the United States with the goal of stimulating private sector research and development (R&D). Karier questions whether current R&D policy, especially the research and experimentation tax credit, can contribute to closing the gap between nondefense expenditures on R&D in the United States and such expenditures in other countries, such as Japan and Germany. He also explores possible changes to our current R&D policy to make it more effective.
Canterbury Cathedral, detail of Redemption Window, Sampson Sleeping with Delilah (l), Anointing the body of Christ (center), Jonah swallowed by the Whale (r), Gothic stained glass, c. 1200-1207, England.
No full textCanterbury Cathedral, detail of Redemption Window, Sampson Sleeping with Delilah (l), Anointing the body of Christ (center), Jonah swallowed by the Whale (r), Gothic stained glass, c. 1200-1207, England.https://digital.kenyon.edu/peregphotos/1787/thumbnail.jp
Computing a Subtrajectory Cluster from c-Packed Trajectories
Get PDFWe present a near-linear time approximation algorithm for the subtrajectory cluster problem of c-packed trajectories. Given a trajectory T of complexity n, an approximation factor ε, and a desired distance d, the problem involves finding m subtrajectories of T such that their pair-wise Fréchet distance is at most (1 + ε)d. At least one subtrajectory must be of length l or longer. A trajectory T is c-packed if the intersection of T and any ball B with radius r is at most c · r in length. Previous results by Gudmundsson and Wong [24] established an Ω(n3) lower bound unless the Strong Exponential Time Hypothesis fails, and they presented an O(n3 log2 n) time algorithm. We circumvent this conditional lower bound by studying subtrajectory cluster on c-packed trajectories, resulting in an algorithm with an O((c2n/ε2) log(c/ε) log(n/ε)) time complexity.</p
Measurement of the ratio of prompt χ c to J / ψ production in pp collisions at √s = 7 TeV
Get PDFThe prompt production of charmonium χ c and J / ψ states is studied in proton-proton collisions at a centre-of-mass energy of √s = 7 TeV at the Large Hadron Collider. The χ c and J / ψ mesons are identified through their decays χ c → J / ψ γ and J / ψ → μ + μ - using 36 pb - 1 of data collected by the LHCb detector in 2010. The ratio of the prompt production cross-sections for χ c and J / ψ, σ (χ c → J / ψ γ) / σ (J / ψ), is determined as a function of the J / ψ transverse momentum in the range 2 < p T J / ψ < 15 GeV / c. The results are in excellent agreement with next-to-leading order non-relativistic expectations and show a significant discrepancy compared with the colour singlet model prediction at leading order, especially in the low p T J / ψ region
Scolytoplatypus parvus Sampson 1921
No full text13. Scolytoplatypus parvus Sampson * Scolytoplatypus parvus Sampson, 1921: 36. Thai distribution: C: Phetchaburi; N: Chiang Mai, Phetchabun; S: Chumphon, Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Surat Thani. New to Thailand. New records: Chiang Mai, Doi Chiangdao NP, Water reservoir, 19° 24.419' N, 98° 55.237' E, 549 m, MT, 7–14.viii.2007 (S. Jugsu & A. Watwanich) (1); Chumphon, Sawi distr., 10° 19' 07.7'' N, 99° 01' 40.2'' E, 103 m, durian plantation, EtOH trap, various dates from 1.x.2009 – 1.i.2010 (W. Sittichaya) (7); Nakhon Sri Thammarat, Chang Klang Distr., 08° 21' 33.7'' N, 99° 39' 02.9'' E, 60 m, durian plantation, EtOH trap, 01.x.2009 (W. Sittichaya) (1); Khao Luang NP, headquarters, 08° 22' 21.6'' N, 99° 44' 14.7'' E, 196 m, 1.x.2009 (2), 1.ii.2010 (1) (W. Sittichaya); Namtok Yong NP, road to Khao Mhen, 150 m from Nern 499, 8° 16.959' N, 99° 39.149' E, 499 m, MT, 17–24.ix.2008 (Charnarwut C.) (1); as previous except: Klong Jang waterfall, 8° 16.283' N, 99° 38.702' E, 154 m, MT, 2–9.ii.2009 (Samnaokan S.) (2); Khao Nan NP, sifting trop. rain forest litter, 24.iv.2006 (A. Hasalem) (1); Phetchabun, Thung Salaeng Luang NP, Gang Wang Nam Yen, 16° 36.284' N, 100° 53.128' E, 749 m, pine forest, litter sample, 15–18.vi.2007 (Pongpitak & Sathit) (1); Phetchaburi, Kaeng Krachan NP, Pa La-U/bus parking, 12° 32.125' N, 99° 28.283' E, MT, 4–11.vii.2008 (Akaradate & Thongbai ) (1); Surat Thani, Khao Sok NP, Headquarters, 8° 54.896' N, 98° 31.81' E, 115 m, MT, 24–31.viii.2008 (Buathong, S.) (2); as previous except: Bang Huaraed, 8° 54.555' N, 98° 30.522' E, 122 m, MT, 23–30.xii.2008 (Pongphan) (2). Other distribution: Brunei Darussalam, India (W. Bengal), Malaysia (E. and W.), Myanmar. The species also occurs in China (Yunnan) (R. A. Beaver unpublished records). (4) Biology: A polyphagous species attacking stems from 3–10 cm diameter (Browne 1961a). Illustrations: P (Beaver & Gebhardt 2006).Published as part of Beaver, R. A., Sittichaya, W. & Liu, L-Y., 2014, A Synopsis of the Scolytine Ambrosia Beetles of Thailand (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae), pp. 1-82 in Zootaxa 3875 (1) on page 18, DOI: 10.11646/zootaxa.3875.1.1, http://zenodo.org/record/513058
Colonic expression of leukotriene-pathway enzymes in inflammatory bowel diseases
No full textBACKGROUND: Leukotrienes derived from the 5-lipoxygenase pathway are proinflammatory lipid mediators that possibly play a role in inflammatory bowel diseases. The expression of 5-lipoxygenase pathway proteins has not previously been examined in colonic mucosa in inflammatory bowel disease. RESULTS: Quantitative immunohistochemical analyses showed that, compared to those of the control subjects (n = 9), colonic biopsies from patients with active inflammatory bowel disease (n = 17) had 3- to 7-fold higher mean counts of cells expressing 5-lipoxygenase (P = 0.03), 5-lipoxygenase-activating protein (P = 0.005), and the leukotriene A(4) hydrolase (P = 0.004), which make up the biosynthetic pathway of the potent neutrophil chemotaxin leukotriene B(4). Immunoexpression of the leukotriene C(4) synthase was unaltered (P > 0.2). The increased representation of leukotriene B(4)-pathway enzymes was associated with higher counts of neutrophils (P = 0.0001), macrophages (P = 0.03), eosinophils (P = 0.0004), CD8(+) T cells (P 0.9). These eicosanoid and cellular changes were most marked in the subgroup of patients with ulcerative colitis (n = 9), and were absent in patients with quiescent disease (n = 6). The anomalies in the 5-lipoxygenase pathway were accompanied as expected by more cells immunostaining for cytokine-inducible COX-2 (P = 0.004, n = 17), but this study also revealed a greater number of cells expressing COX-1 in the samples from the patients in the ulcerative colitis subgroup (P = 0.03, n = 9). CONCLUSIONS: The 5-lipoxygenase data provide a cellular basis for increased tissue synthesis of the leukotriene B(4), as reflected in the colonic mucosa and rectal dialysates of patients with active inflammatory bowel disease, which contributes to neutrophil influx and colonic injury. The COX-1/COX-2 data highlight the ambiguous functional role of prostanoid pathways in inflammatory bowel diseases
Molecular structure of highly excited resonant states in Mg-24 and the corresponding Be-8+O-16 and C-12+C-12 decays
No full textExotic Be-8 and C-12 decays from high-lying resonances in Mg-24 are analyzed in terms of a cluster model. The calculated quantities agree well with the corresponding experimental data. It is found that the calculated decay widths are very sensitive to the angular momentum carried by the outgoing cluster. It is shown that this property makes cluster decay a powerful tool to determine the spin as well as the molecular structures of the resonances.Physics, NuclearSCI(E)7ARTICLE5null8
The cysteinyl-leukotriene type 1 receptor polymorphism 927T/C is associated with atopy severity but not with asthma
No full textBACKGROUND: The cysteinyl-leukotriene receptor type 1 (CysLT1) mediates the bronchoconstrictor and pro-inflammatory actions of cysteinyl-leukotrienes (LTC4, LTD4, LTE4) in asthma and is the molecular target of the lukast class of oral anti-leukotriene drugs. We screened the CYSLTR1 gene on chromosome Xq13-21 for coding region polymorphisms, and investigated their associations with allergy and asthma. METHODS: Solid-phase chemical cleavage was used to screen polymorphisms in the coding region of CYSLTR1. A TaqMan allelic discrimination assay was used to genotype a 927T/C SNP and oligonucleotide ligation assays were used to genotype the previously reported 617T/C and 898G/A SNPs of CYSLTR1 in 341 asthmatic families from the UK. Associations with asthma diagnosis, atopic status, serum-specific IgE and severity of allergy and asthma were examined. RESULTS: Family-based association tests showed that the 927 T allele was associated with atopy severity, especially in female subjects, but not with asthma diagnosis or severity, atopic status, bronchial hyper-responsiveness to methacholine or forced expiratory volume in 1 s. CONCLUSION: Mutation screening identified only one polymorphism, 927T/C, in the coding region of the CysLT1 receptor. This polymorphsim is predictive of atopy severity, but not associated with asthma
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