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Still, W[illia]m, letter, Anti Slavery Office, Philadelphia, May 10, 1852, to Peter [Still]:
No full textWilliam Still relates that he has been too busy to visit Peter Still; notes why Peter has presumably not visited Philadelphia; comments that Peter's family truly is interested in his desire to emancipate his enslaved relatives (but can do little to help); entreats Peter to trust in God; and relates family news
Librarians’ Use of Images on LibGuides and Other Social Media Platforms
No full textThis study compared the use of librarians’ profile images across Web platforms designed for librarian-patron communication. The primary focus was LibGuides profiles at a peer group of ARL institutions. Librarians are currently using a variety of options, including professional head shots, casual head shots, other photos, alternate images, avatars, and no image. Where possible, results were also analyzed by gender. For a smaller selection of libraries, LibGuides photos were compared with Facebook photos to see if different images were used for a professional versus a personal social media setting. This research was done in December 2010 and duplicated in May 2012 to track changes over time. The later study also reviews profile images for the smaller selection of libraries in LinkedIn and ALA Connect. The findings provide a baseline for further comparative research, could also inform individual librarians’ image choices based on patterns among their peers, and gives the profession a starting point for discussions about the types of images librarians use.Peer reviewedThis is an Author's Accepted Manuscript of an Article published in Journal of Web Librarianship (2013), available online at: http://www.tandfonline.com/10.1080/19322909.2013.812473
Still, W[illia]m, letter, Anti Slavery Office, Philadelphia, November 9, 1853, to Peter [Still]
No full textWilliam Still notes that he has not written to the recipient, his brother Peter Still, for some time due to uncertainty regarding Peter’s location; includes a letter of the Rev. S.J. May of Syracuse [see enclosure] which requests information, some of which only Peter can provide; reports that Mr. Birney’s efforts (with regard to arranging for the freedom of Peter’s enslaved family) were both minimal and unsuccessful; and notes that Birney was unhappy with not having more direct access to the money, which is held by Edward M. Davis. This item includes, as an enclosure, Samuel J. May’s letter of November 2, 1853, addressed to [William Still]
Still, W[illia]m, letter, Anti Slavery Office, Philadelphia, December 18, 1852, to Bro. [Peter Still]:
No full textWilliam Still states that he has received news of the recipient, Peter Still, through the latter’s letter sent via the Rev. Samuel J. May (whom William regards as likely to be of great service in efforts to free Peter’s enslaved family members); confesses that he nearly despairs over the formidable task that Peter has set for himself in securing their freedom; provides an opinion of the amount of money that might be raised for this purpose in Philadelphia; encloses a letter [not present] from Mr. McKeirnon [sic]; notes that the Seth Conklin letters, one of which Peter requested, are at present with the Rev. W.H. Furness (who is writing up some of Conklin’s adventures [in the unsuccessful attempt to bring Peter’s family to freedom]); and reports that their mutual family members are well
Still, W[illia]m, letter, 31 North Fifth Street, Philadelphia, August 7, 1850, to [James O? Cousins, Cincinnati, Ohio]
No full textWilliam Still relates the story of Peter Freedman [Peter Still] coming to William Still's office in Philadelphia to learn how to locate relatives; notes the writer's realization and amazement that Peter was one of his "long absent brothers"; and states that Peter has thus located various family members: his mother, five brothers and three sisters. This item is labeled in ink as if addressed to "Peter Freedman," with an added notation in pencil regarding its transmittal to Cousins
S[till], W[illia]m, letter, A[nti] S[lavery] Office, Philadelphia, October 12, 1852, to Peter [Still], [in New Jersey]:
No full textWilliam Still inquires about Peter Still’s progress toward freeing his family members from slavery, including whether or not their owner Mr. McKeirnon [sic] has agreed to lower the price asked to 3,000 dollars and whether or not Peter has identified how helpful his New Jersey friends can be in the matter; transmits a letter [not present] from Mrs. Reynolds that was sent to Mr. McKim by the Rev. S.J. May of Syracuse; and comments about a disagreement within the Still family regarding financial matters apparently related to property in which Peter Still might reasonably share an interest
Still-Well osteopathic medical student wellness program
No full textIn 1991, the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine in Kirksville, Missouri, initiated a wellness program for its first- and second-year medical students. The program was based on the concept that to practice and promote preventive medicine, students must first understand and integrate wellness practices and theory into their own lives. With nearly 11 years of experience, the Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine offers a wellness program to its students that addresses areas of their personal, professional, and physical development of mind, body, and spirit. Voluntary student participation has been exceptional, and research at KCOM was initiated to determine to what extent the program was working to modify the wellness of its medical students
Decreased excitability of locus coeruleus neurons during hypercapnia is exaggerated in the streptozotocin-model of Alzheimer's disease
No full textThe locus coeruleus (LC) is a pontine nucleus important for respiratory control and central chemoreception. It is affected in Alzheimer's disease (AD) and alteration of LC cell function may account for respiratory problems observed in AD patients. In the current study, we tested the electrophysiological properties and CO2/pH sensitivity of LC neurons in a model for AD. Sporadic AD was induced in rats by intracerebroventricular injection of 2 mg/kg streptozotocin (STZ), which induces behavioral and molecular impairments found in AD. LC neurons were recorded using the patch clamp technique and tested for responses to CO2 (10% CO2, pH = 7.0). The majority (~60%) of noradrenergic LC neurons in adult rats were inhibited by CO2 exposure as indicated by a significant decrease in action potential (AP) discharge to step depolarizations. The STZ-AD rat model had a greater sensitivity to CO2 than controls. The increased CO2-sensitivity was demonstrated by a significantly stronger inhibition of activity during hypercapnia that was in part due to hyperpolarization of the resting membrane potential. Reduction of AP discharge in both groups was generally accompanied by lower LC network activity, depolarized AP threshold, increased AP repolarization, and increased current through a subpopulation of voltage-gated K+ channels (KV). The latter was indicated by enhanced transient KV currents particularly in the STZ-AD group. Interestingly, steady-state KV currents were reduced under hypercapnia, a change that would favor enhanced AP discharge. However, the collective response of most LC neurons in adult rats, and particularly those in the STZ-AD group, was inhibited by CO2.Fundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo (FAPESP)Department of Physiology Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine A.T. Still University of Health SciencesDepartment of Animal Morphology and Physiology Sao Paulo State University–UNESP/FCAV at JaboticabalDepartment of Biology Truman State UniversityDepartment of Animal Morphology and Physiology Sao Paulo State University–UNESP/FCAV at JaboticabalFAPESP: 2017/21750-
An Introduction to Google Plus
No full textThe purpose of this paper is to provide an introduction to the new Google service, Google Plus. This paper provides brief descriptions of the elements of Google Plus, as well as helpful tips on how to find other librarians, to gain the most potential out of this service.This is the final authors' version of the article published in Library Hi Tech News and available at http://www.emeraldinsight.com/journals.htm?articleid=1958586.Peer reviewe
Correlation between Sway Balance and the Modified Balance Error Scoring System
No full textMcKinney G, Alexander J, Bordenave E. Correlation between Sway Balance and the Modified Balance Error Scoring System. JEPonline 2022;25(5):27-38. Falls are the leading cause of injury and death among older Americans. Approximately 3 million older adults will visit the emergency department annually for fall-related injuries. Health care professionals depend on reliable assessment tools to rule out balance dysfunction caused by several associated and comorbid conditions. Methods: This quantitative descriptive study evaluated and compared postural balance results using the mBESS and Sway Balance. A convenience sample of 36 participants from A.T. Still University Still Standing Falls Prevention Outreach Program engaged in a series of five stances used to assess balance. Results: The demographic ratio of females to males was 80% and 20%, respectively, ages 55 and older (M = 79.5, SD = 8 years). The average score for Sway Balance was M= 59.66, and for the mBESS, M=15.26. The Spearman correlation coefficient was negative (rs = -.131), an indication of the tendency for mBESS scores to decrease as Total Sway increased. The P-value was not statistically significant (P = 0.454); the two assessments were not correlated. Conclusions: Our study examined and compared comprehensive balance measures using validated instruments, providing a unique opportunity to deliver alternative options for objective assessments of postural instability. While study results found no correlation between Sway Balance and the mBESS scores; research does support Sway Balance as a viable solution for objective assessments for primary care providers to diagnose and treat balance problems. Further research is recommended to determine the maximum achievable enhancement of accelerometer technology like Sway Balance in the clinical setting
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