305 research outputs found
Speech, Advocacy, and the Constitution in the Age of Social Media
No full textLibby Bakalar, attorney and author of the popular social media platform One Hot Mess, will discuss freedom of expression under the First Amendment in the age of Trump, social media, and increased government suppression of ideas and beliefs. Drawing on her personal experiences both as a government lawyer and ACLU litigant, Libby will answer questions and talk about why it is more important than ever to use our time and our voices for the things we care about
Mesothelial cell and anti-nuclear autoantibodies associated with pleural abnormalities in an asbestos exposed population of Libby MT
No full textDespite data linking amphibole asbestos exposure with production of autoantibodies, the role of autoantibodies in subsequent disease is unknown. Residents of Libby, Montana have experienced significant exposure to amphibole asbestos due to the mining of asbestos-contaminated vermiculite near the community over several decades. This population predominantly exhibits pleural disease, and an autoimmune-like disorder that has yet to be well defined. This study sought to determine whether autoantibodies from asbestos-exposed subjects were associated with pleural lesions. Serum samples of subjects from Libby were evaluated for anti-nuclear antibodies (ANA) and mesothelial cell autoantibodies (MCAA) using cell based ELISA. The presence of radiographic abnormalities detected during the time frame of serum collection was determined from screening records. In accord with previous studies, 61.3% (76/124) of the Libby samples were ANA positive, a frequency much higher than expected for a healthy population. The odds of having pleural or interstitial abnormalities in Libby was nearly 3.55 times greater for individuals that tested positive for ANA compared with individuals negative for ANA (p=0.004). MCAA were also detected at a strikingly high frequency (18.5%; 23/124) in samples from Libby. Individuals with MCAA had 4.9 times the risk of having pleural abnormalities compared to MCAA-negative subjects (p=0.044). In conclusion, ANA and MCAA were elevated in a study population that was known to have chronic exposure to asbestos, and these autoantibodies were associated with pleural abnormalities, the predominant finding in the asbestos-exposed population of Libby. Additional research is needed to determine the role these autoantibodies may play in pulmonary disease
Libby and Pearl: The Best of Friends
No full textLibby and Pearl: The Best of Friends is the precious story of a little girl and her pet pig. There is a very special message in this book about unlikely friendship. As the author says, these two are a funny pair, but that doesn\u27t matter. Friends don\u27t have to be exactly the same or even look alike. Friends come in all shapes and sizes. On each page of this book, there is a colorful photograph of some of Libby and Pearl\u27s fun adventures. Life is always more fun with a friend
'The Darkness The Unknown'
No full textVincent Price reading the poem 'The Darkness, The Unknown' by IAIA student Libby Alexande
Witches Among Us: Elizabeth George Speare\u27s Social Commentary on McCarthyism in \u3ci\u3eThe Witch of Blackbird Pond\u3c/i\u3e
No full textA two-time Newbery Award winning author, Elizabeth George Speare has written four novels, one work on nonfiction, and several plays and magazine articles. Teachers, students, and parents remember Speare\u27s works of fiction because of their ability to bring history to life. In her work The Witch of Blackbird Pond, Elizabeth George Speare writes about a young girl name Kit Tyler and her experiences with Puritans and witchcraft in Wethersfield, Connecticut. Speare describes the people and events of the novel in a memorable way that allows the reader to learn more about America in 1687 and Speare\u27s own commentary about her culture. When Speare wrote The Witch of Blackbird Pond in 1957, America had just endured Red Scare led by Senator Joe McCarthy. Just as the townspeople of Wethersfield feared witches, Americans feared Communists and the Soviet Union. The historical context in which Speare wrote The Witch of Blackbird Pond and the content o fthe novel suggest that Speare\u27s comments on America and McCarthyism
Play for change : educational game design for grassroots organizing
No full textThis electronic version was submitted by the student author. The certified thesis is available in the Institute Archives and Special Collections.Thesis: S.M. in Comparative Media Studies, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Comparative Media Studies/Writing, 2019Cataloged from student-submitted PDF of thesis.Includes bibliographical references (pages 162-174).by Libby Falck.S.M. in Comparative Media StudiesS.M.inComparativeMediaStudies Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Department of Comparative Media Studies/Writin
Campfire Program: \u3ci\u3eEscape! The Story of the Confederacy’s Infamous Libby Prison and the Civil War’s Largest Jail Break\u3c/i\u3e
No full textAuthor Robert P. Watson will speak on the Confederacy’s infamous Libby Prison, site of the Civil War’s largest prison break. Libby Prison housed Union officers, high-profile foes of the Confederacy, and political prisoners. Watson captures the wretched conditions, cruel guards, and the story of the daring prison break, called “the most remarkable in American history.
The Love-Hate Relationship with Land in Australia: Presenting "Exploitation and Sustainability" in Museums
No full textLibby Robin's article about the Australian love-hate relationship to land considers the question of how sustainability and exploitation are presented in Australian museums. At the centre stands the National Museum of Australia, where the author herself works. Robin emphasises that the previously strongly social-history focus of national museums must be completed by an environmental perspective. Additionally, it is important to present the narrative of sustainability not only in a national, but in a continental and global context. Against this background, the concept of land is, on one hand, too narrow (because it is regionally limited); on the other hand, it is useful in illustrating larger questions, such as the negative influence of land use on soils, fresh water bodies, and the ocean, or its effects on CO2 emissions. The histories of a national museum must therefore be framed not only nationally, but also globally: the consequences of human actions on human life all over the world
Libby Larsen's Margaret Songs: A Musical Portrait Of Willa Cather's Margaret Elliot
No full textabstract: Libby Larsen is one of the most performed and acclaimed composers today. She is a spirited, compelling, and sensitive composer whose music enhances the poetry of America's most prominent authors. Notable among her works are song cycles for soprano based on the poetry of female writers, among them novelist and poet Willa Cather (1873-1947). Larsen has produced two song cycles on works from Cather's substantial output of fiction: one based on Cather's short story, "Eric Hermannson's Soul," titled Margaret Songs: Three Songs from Willa Cather (1996); and later, My Antonia (2000), based on Cather's novel of the same title. In Margaret Songs, Cather's poetry and short stories--specifically the character of Margaret Elliot--combine with Larsen's unique compositional style to create a surprising collaboration. This study explores how Larsen in these songs delves into the emotional and psychological depths of Margaret's character, not fully formed by Cather. It is only through Larsen's music and Cather's poetry that Margaret's journey through self-discovery and love become fully realized. This song cycle is a glimpse through the eyes of two prominent female artists on the societal pressures placed upon Margaret's character, many of which still resonate with women in today's culture. This study examines the work Margaret Songs by discussing Willa Cather, her musical influences, and the conditions surrounding the writing of "Eric Hermannson's Soul." It looks also into Cather's influence on Libby Larsen and the commission leading to Margaret Songs. Finally, a description of the musical, dramatic, and textual content of the songs completes this interpretation of the interactions of Willa Cather, Libby Larsen, and the character of Margaret Elliot.Dissertation/ThesisD.M.A. Music 201
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