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  1. Elupäästjate lood ja päästeteenistuse aumärkide saajad

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    2011-01-01

    Septembris 2001 aumärgid saanud päästjate nimekirjad. Pikemalt on kirjutatud järgmistest päästjatest: Aivar Issaev, Sulev Kase, Nail Beljalov, Lea Bärenson, Maidu Eru, Viktor Perets, Dmitri Bažura, Tarmo Klooster, Andres Leppenen, Tarmo Voltein, Karl Koort, Agu Annuk, Tiit Naan, Aare Ilves, Valentin Lossev, Oleg Kurilov, Vassili Sokolov, Alexander Soonvald, Alar Laanemägi, Tõivo Tim Nõlvak, Birko Kallas, Roland Kohv, Jevgeni Novikov

  2. 100% kiiksuga : Tarmo Karama / Kristjan Arunurm

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    Arunurm, Kristjan

    2008-01-01

    Disainerist ja disainigurmaanist Tarmo Karamast, tema loodud sisustusmaterjalidest, roostevabast mööblist ja ruumikujundustest. Tarmo Karamal on sisekujundusbüroo "100% Design", ta toob Eestisse eksklusiivdisainiga esemeid

  3. LIFE JOURNEY: MEDICAL AND SCIENTIFIC WORK OF PROFESSOR V.A. SOKOLOV

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    P. A. Ivanov

    2017-01-01

    Full Text Available The article is dedicated to doctor of medicine, professor V.A. Sokolov. In 2017 he celebrates his eightieth birthday. Professor V.A. .Sokolov is one of the founders of polytrauma treatment in USSR and Russia. For a long time he had been heading polytrauma department at the N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine. Due to his work, algorithms of life sustaining and recovery of serious patients were developed. Professor V.A. Sokolov is the author of 6 monographies and about 300 periodical papers. Besides, he is the holder of 32 patents. Some of his inventions were popularized and manufactured. He had been leading active scientific work, which resulted in 6 doctoral dissertations and 15 candidate theses. The staff of N.V. Sklifosovsky Research Institute for Emergency Medicine congratulates on the anniversary.

  4. W-algebra symmetries of generalised Drinfel'd-Sokolov hierarchies

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    Spence, B.

    1992-01-01

    Using the zero curvature formulation, it is shown that W-algebra transformations are symmetries of corresponding generalised Drinfel'd-Sokolov hierarchies. This result is illustrated with the examples of the KdV and Boussinesque hierarchies, and the hierarchy associated to the Polyakov-Bershadsky W-algebra. (orig.)

  5. Exact and numerical solutions of generalized Drinfeld-Sokolov equations

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    Ugurlu, Yavuz; Kaya, Dogan

    2008-01-01

    In this Letter, we consider a system of generalized Drinfeld-Sokolov (gDS) equations which models one-dimensional nonlinear wave processes in two-component media. We find some exact solutions of gDS by using tanh function method and we also obtain a numerical solution by using the Adomian's Decomposition Method (ADM)

  6. Exact and numerical solutions of generalized Drinfeld-Sokolov equations

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    Ugurlu, Yavuz [Firat University, Department of Mathematics, 23119 Elazig (Turkey); Kaya, Dogan [Firat University, Department of Mathematics, 23119 Elazig (Turkey)], E-mail: dkaya36@yahoo.com

    2008-04-14

    In this Letter, we consider a system of generalized Drinfeld-Sokolov (gDS) equations which models one-dimensional nonlinear wave processes in two-component media. We find some exact solutions of gDS by using tanh function method and we also obtain a numerical solution by using the Adomian's Decomposition Method (ADM)

  7. For the Biography of Russian Accountant Yaroslav Sokolov

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    Sokolov, Viatcheslav

    2013-01-01

    In the field of Accounting theory, Yaroslav Sokolov created an original school based on his research on Facts of Economic Life based on the epistemology of Immanuel Kant. Accounting is viewed as a sequential reconstruction of Facts of Economic Life through sequential description of a variety of information (for example statistical, financial, actuarial or accounting) which these Facts include, and which are called stratums. Each description is built on a synthesis of experiences (observation ...

  8. Topological features of the Sokolov integrable case on the Lie algebra so(3,1)

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    Novikov, D V

    2014-01-01

    The integrable Sokolov case on so(3,1) ⋆ is investigated. This is a Hamiltonian system with two degrees of freedom, in which the Hamiltonian and the additional integral are homogeneous polynomials of degrees 2 and 4, respectively. It is an interesting feature of this system that connected components of common level surfaces of the Hamiltonian and the additional integral turn out to be noncompact. The critical points of the moment map and their indices are found, the bifurcation diagram is constructed, and the topology of noncompact level surfaces is determined, that is, the closures of solutions of the Sokolov system on so(3,1) are described. Bibliography: 24 titles

  9. Rahvas palkab 101 töötajat / Tarmo Pikner

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    Pikner, Tarmo

    2003-01-01

    Saare Maavalitsuse arengu- ja planeeringu osakonna juhataja Tarmo Pikneri sõnul on piirkondlike erinevustega arvestamine meie riigi seadusandluses enam kui puudulik. Igal Riigikogu liikmel peaks olema ette näidata tema panus Eesti riigi seadusloomesse

  10. Kunstnikud hindasid Eesti telekanalite uudistesaateid / Tarmo Luisk, Dan Mikkin, Katrin Kuldma

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    Luisk, Tarmo, 1970-

    2011-01-01

    Disainer Tarmo Luisk, graafik Dan Mikkin ja moekunstnik Katrin Kuldma hindasid Eesti telekanalite uudistesaateid "Aktuaalne kaamera" (ETV), "Reporter" (Kanal 2) ja "Seitsmesed uudised"(TV 3) esteetilisest vaatepunktist

  11. Maarjamäe tallihoone äratamine = Waking of the Maarjamäe stables / Jaak Huimerind, Tarmo Piirmets ; intervjueerinud Katrin Koov

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    Huimerind, Jaak, 1957-

    2015-01-01

    Intervjuu arhitekt Jaak Huimerinnaga ja sisearhitekt Tarmo Piirmetsaga Maarjamäe suvemõisa tallihoone restaureerimisest, millest sai Eesti Ajaloomuuseumi näitusteruum. Arhitektuur: Jaak Huimerind, Kadri Viltrop, Stuudio Paralleel. Sisearhitektuur: Tarmo Piirmets, PINK. Valmimisaasta: 2014

  12. Computing the Alexander Polynomial Numerically

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    Hansen, Mikael Sonne

    2006-01-01

    Explains how to construct the Alexander Matrix and how this can be used to compute the Alexander polynomial numerically.......Explains how to construct the Alexander Matrix and how this can be used to compute the Alexander polynomial numerically....

  13. Block (or Hamiltonian) Lie Symmetry of Dispersionless D-Type Drinfeld–Sokolov Hierarchy

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    Li Chuan-Zhong; He Jing-Song; Su Yu-Cai

    2014-01-01

    In this paper, the dispersionless D-type Drinfeld–Sokolov hierarchy, i.e. a reduction of the dispersionless two-component BKP hierarchy, is studied. The additional symmetry flows of this hierarchy are presented. These flows form an infinite-dimensional Lie algebra of Block type as well as a Lie algebra of Hamiltonian type

  14. "Riik malelaual" = "Country on a Chessboard" / Tarmo Piirmets ; kommenteerinud Laura Kipper

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    Piirmets, Tarmo, 1974-

    2015-01-01

    Eesti Ajaloomuuseumi näitus "Riik malelaual. Saksa okupatsioon Eestis 1941-1944" Maarjamäe suvemõisa tallihoones, kuraator Olev Liivik. 19. sajandist pärit tallihoone renoveerimisest. Autor Tarmo Piirmets (Pink); arhitektid Jaak Huimerind, AB Studio Paralleel

  15. Vanakaamera fotograafide tegus nädalavahetus Hollandis / Kaisa Keizars, Tarmo Virves

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    Keizars, Kaisa

    2013-01-01

    Rahvusvaheline üritus European Collodion Weekend 4.-5. maini Hollandis Veldhovenis, kus vanakaameraid kasutavad fotograafid valmistasid märgplaadi tehnikas ambrotüüpe ja ferrotüüpe. Eestlastest osalesid Tarmo Virves, Kaisa Keizars, Käty Tarkpea, Andres Palm

  16. Eesti Post surus tööle ennistatud tegevjuhi urkasse / Tarmo Michelson

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    Michelson, Tarmo, 1975-

    2004-01-01

    Eesti Post keelas kohtu otsusega tööle ennistatud Tartu peapostkontori tegevjuhil Jaan Ojastel siseneda oma endisele töökohale peapostkontorisse. Olukorda kirjeldavad tegevjuhid Jaan Ojaste ja Tarmo Kirotar ning Eesti Posti juhatuse esimees Peeter Raudsepp

  17. Darboux Transformation and Explicit Solutions for Drinfel'd-Sokolov-Wilson Equation

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    Geng Xianguo; Wu Lihua

    2010-01-01

    A generalized Drinfel'd-Sokolov-Wilson (DSW) equation and its Lax pair are proposed. A Darboux transformation for the generalized DSW equation is constructed with the help of the gauge transformation between spectral problems, from which a Darboux transformation for the DSW equation is obtained through a reduction technique. As an application of the Darboux transformations, we give some explicit solutions of the generalized DSW equation and DSW equation such as rational solutions, soliton solutions, periodic solutions. (general)

  18. Tarmo Kriis: Eesti majandus kukkus tagasi aastasse 2007 / Lemmi Kann ; kommenteerinud Ain Seppik

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    Kann, Lemmi

    2009-01-01

    Tööandjate keskliidu juht Tarmo Kriis esitles eelarve kokkuhoiukava tutvustamisel tööandjate prognoosi, mille järgi on Eesti majandus tagasi aastas 2007 ning maksimumtase kulude osas saabki olla sama, mis 2007. aastal

  19. Alexander the Great's relationship with alcohol.

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    Liappas, J A; Lascaratos, J; Fafouti, S; Christodoulou, G N

    2003-05-01

    This study sought to clarify if Alexander the Great indulged pathologically in alcohol and whether it contributed to his death. The texts of the historians Diodorus of Sicily, Plutarch, Arrian, Curtius Rufus, Athenaeus, Aelian and Justin were studied, with their information concerning wine consumption by Macedonians, and especially Alexander, and were evaluated. The surviving historical texts, all later than Alexander's epoch, are based on a series of contemporary histories and especially on the 'Royal Journals', an official diary written in the imperial court. Alexander consumed large quantities of undiluted wine periodically, reaching pathological intoxication. However, the existing data do not provide convincing evidence that Alexander the Great manifested abuse of or dependence on alcohol according to DSM-IV or ICD-10 criteria and it seems unlikely that alcohol was involved in his untimely death.

  20. What killed Alexander the Great?

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    Battersby, Cameron

    2007-01-01

    The cause of the death of the Macedonian King, Alexander the Great, at Babylon in 323 BC has excited interest and conjecture throughout the ages. The information available in the surviving ancient sources, none of which is contemporaneous, has been reviewed and compared with modern knowledge as set out in several well-known recent surgical texts. The ancient sources record epic drinking by the Macedonian nobility since at least the time of Phillip II, Alexander's father. Alexander's sudden illness and death is likely to have resulted from a surgical complication of acute alcoholic excess.

  1. Abundant families of new traveling wave solutions for the coupled Drinfel'd-Sokolov-Wilson equation

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    Yao Yuqin

    2005-01-01

    The generalized Jacobi elliptic function method is further improved by introducing an elliptic function φ(ξ) as a new independent variable and it is easy to calculate the over-determined equations. Abundant new traveling wave solutions of the coupled Drinfel'd-Sokolov-Wilson equation are obtained. The solutions obtained include the kink-shaped solutions, bell-shaped solutions, singular solutions and periodic solutions

  2. Computed tomography in Alexander's disease

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    Holland, I M; Kendall, B E

    1980-10-01

    Two cases of biopsy-proven Alexander's disease are described with computed tomographic changes which, in our experience and on survey of the literature, have not occurred in any other condition. Such changes in a child with a progressive condition consistent with Alexander's disease, strongly support the diagnosis.

  3. Commentary. The diseases of Alexander the Great.

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    York, George K; Steinberg, David A

    2004-06-01

    The accompanying articles that speculate that Alexander the Great had a traumatic carotid dissection or congenital cervical scoliosis demonstrate the difficulties in retrospective diagnosis as a historical enterprise. The extant primary sources were written centuries after Alexander's death and are ambiguous in their original languages, and even more so in translation. Thus we cannot be certain what illness Alexander actually had. Furthermore, anachronistic diagnosis removes Alexander from the medical context of this time, telling us little of historical significance about him. Such investigations also illustrate the more general limits that the absence of context imposes on the study of ancient history.

  4. A psychoanalytic study of Alexander the Great.

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    Thomas, K R

    1995-12-01

    The purpose of this paper was to demonstrate how Freudian concepts such as the Oedipus complex, castration anxiety, fear of loss of love, the psychosexual stages of development, and the tripartite structure of personality can be used to understand the life and achievements of Alexander the Great. To accomplish this purpose, specific incidents, myths, and relationships in Alexander's life were analyzed from a Freudian psychoanalytic perspective. Green (1991), in his recent biography of Alexander, has questioned the merit of using Freudian concepts to understand Alexander's character. In fact, he stated specifically: If he (Alexander) had any kind of Oedipus complex it came in a poor second to the burning dynastic ambition which Olympias so sedulously fostered in him; those who insist on his psychological motivation would do better to take Adler as their mentor than Freud (p.56). Later, in the concluding section of his book, Green (1991, pp. 486-487) discounted Freudian interpretations of Alexander's distaste for sex, the rumors of his homosexual liaisons, his partiality for middle-aged or elderly ladies, and the systematic domination of his early years by Olympias as little more than the projected fears and desires of the interpreters. And again, an Adlerian power-complex paradigm was suggested as the preferable theoretical framework to use. Green's argument was based primarily on an exchange, reported originally by Plutarch, which took place between Alexander and Philip prior to Alexander's tutorship with Aristotle. Purportedly, Philip enjoined his son to study hard and pay close attention to all Aristotle said "so that you may not do a great many things of the sort that I am sorry I have done." At this point, Alexander "somewhat pertly" took Philip to task "because he was having children by other women besides his wife." Philip's reply was: "Well then, if you have many competitors for the kingdom, prove yourself honorable and good, so that you may obtain the

  5. Nord Stream on väljakutse kodanikuühiskonnale / Tarmo Soomere ; üles kirjutanud Juune Holvandus

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    Soomere, Tarmo, 1957-

    2009-01-01

    Gaasijuhe Nord Stream läbi Läänemere Venemaalt Saksamaale ei tähenda ainult kasulikku äritehingut. Küsimus on ennekõike ohutust keskkonnast ja sellest, et riigid peavad kaaluma ka seda, mida järeltulevad põlved asjast arvavad. Akadeemik Tarmo Soomere selgitab rahvusvahelistesse vetesse rajatava gaasijuhtme temaatikat.

  6. "Most brilliant in judgment": Alexander the Great and Aristotle.

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    Lainas, Panagiotis; Panutsopulos, Dimitrios; Skandalakis, Panagiotis N; Zoras, Odysseas; Skandalakis, John E

    2005-03-01

    From historical sources, it is evident that Alexander the Great was indebted to one of his teachers, Aristotle of Stagira. It was the teaching of Aristotle that evoked all the nascent talents of young Alexander and turned him into a great man. Alexander was extremely interested in the secrets of medicine and considered it an art. The medical knowledge he acquired from Aristotle may have saved his life and the lives of his troops on many occasions. If Alexander did not possess medical knowledge and if his everyday life had not been so greatly influenced by medicine, he might never have been able to create his empire.

  7. Restoran Noa Miidurannas = Noa Restaurant in the Miiduranna area of Tallinn / Peeter Loo, Jan Skolimowski, Kaspar Kruuse, Tarmo Piirmets ; kommenteerinud Raivo Kotov

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    2015-01-01

    Noa restoran Miidurannas Ranna tee 3, valminud 2014. Arhitektid Peeter Loo, Jan Skolimowski, Kaspar Kruuse (Kamp Arhitektid), sisearhitekt Tarmo Piirmets (Pink). Eesti Kultuurkapitali Arhitektuuri sihtkapitali arhitektuuripreemia 2014

  8. Evolution of the soil humus status on the calcareous Neogene clay dumps of the Sokolov quarry complex in the Czech Republic

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    Abakumov, E.V.; Frouz, Jan

    2009-01-01

    Roč. 42, č. 7 (2009), s. 718-724 ISSN 1064-2293 Grant - others:Russian Foundation for Basic Research(XE) 08-04-01128 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z60660521 Keywords : soil humus status * calcareous Neogene clay dumps * Sokolov quarry complex Subject RIV: EH - Ecology, Behaviour Impact factor: 0.222, year: 2009

  9. Alexander the Great and West Nile virus encephalitis.

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    Marr, John S; Calisher, Charles H

    2003-12-01

    Alexander the Great died in Babylon in 323 BC. His death at age 32 followed a 2-week febrile illness. Speculated causes of death have included poisoning; assassination, and a number of infectious diseases. One incident, mentioned by Plutarch but not considered by previous investigators, may shed light on the cause of Alexander's death. The incident, which occurred as he entered Babylon, involved a flock of ravens exhibiting unusual behavior and subsequently dying at his feet. The inexplicable behavior of ravens is reminiscent of avian illness and death weeks before the first human cases of West Nile virus infection were identified in the United States. We posit that Alexander may have died of West Nile virus encephalitis.

  10. Changes in some physical properties of soils in the chronosequence of self-overgrown dumps of the Sokolov quarry-dump complex, Czechia

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    Kuráž, V.; Frouz, Jan; Kuráž, M.; Mako, A.; Šustr, Vladimír; Cejpek, J.; Romanov, O.V.; Abakumov, E.V.

    2012-01-01

    Roč. 45, č. 3 (2012), s. 266-272 ISSN 1064-2293 R&D Projects: GA MŠk 2B08023 Grant - others:Russian Foundation for Basic Research(RU) 08-04-01128 Institutional support: RVO:60077344 Keywords : physical properties of soil s * chronosequence of self-overgrown dumps * Sokolov quarry-dump complex Subject RIV: EH - Ecology, Behaviour Impact factor: 0.216, year: 2012

  11. A complex-network perspective on Alexander's wholeness

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    Jiang, Bin

    2016-12-01

    The wholeness, conceived and developed by Christopher Alexander, is what exists to some degree or other in space and matter, and can be described by precise mathematical language. However, it remains somehow mysterious and elusive, and therefore hard to grasp. This paper develops a complex network perspective on the wholeness to better understand the nature of order or beauty for sustainable design. I bring together a set of complexity-science subjects such as complex networks, fractal geometry, and in particular underlying scaling hierarchy derived by head/tail breaks - a classification scheme and a visualization tool for data with a heavy-tailed distribution, in order to make Alexander's profound thoughts more accessible to design practitioners and complexity-science researchers. Through several case studies (some of which Alexander studied), I demonstrate that the complex-network perspective helps reduce the mystery of wholeness and brings new insights to Alexander's thoughts on the concept of wholeness or objective beauty that exists in fine and deep structure. The complex-network perspective enables us to see things in their wholeness, and to better understand how the kind of structural beauty emerges from local actions guided by the 15 fundamental properties, and in particular by differentiation and adaptation processes. The wholeness goes beyond current complex network theory towards design or creation of living structures.

  12. The Pre-Battle Speeches of Alexander at Issus and Gaugamela

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    J. C. Iglesias-Zoido

    2010-11-01

    Full Text Available Three complementary aspects of Alexander's speeches before Issus and Gaugamela--typology, style, and argumentation--are studied to clarify the distinct ways in which Alexander's words were presented by ancient historians.

  13. The Alexander the First collection of the Lausanne Museum

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    Minina, E.L.

    2004-01-01

    Study of written sources in archives sometimes allows to restore the history of collections. A good example is the Alexander the First collection. In 1819, de la Harpe had sent an Etruscan vase to Alexander I as a gift, and had received a collection of Russian minerals in return. Alexander’s

  14. Whole rice bran for beef heifers raised on alexander grass pasture

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    P. R. Salvador

    2016-09-01

    Full Text Available The objective of this study was to evaluate the development of beef heifers exclusively fed alexander grass (Urochloa plantaginea (Link Hitch or alexander grass and whole rice meal as supplement offered from Monday to Friday. The experimental design was completely randomized, with repeated measures over time, and consisted of two treatments and three replications of area. Heifers receiving whole rice meal exhibited higher average daily gain after day 42 of pasture use and a 21% higher body weight at the end of the grazing period. The stocking rate, weight gain per area, hip height, weight-height ratio, and body condition score were similar for heifers exclusively fed alexander grass and alexander grass plus rice bran. Beef heifers raised exclusively on alexander grass from 15 to 18 months of age reached adequate body development, reproductive tract score (4.22 points and pelvic area (206.3 cm² to be bred at 18-20 months of age.

  15. Alexander-equivalent Zariski pairs of irreducible sextics

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    Eyral, Christophe; Oka, Mutsuo

    2009-01-01

    The existence of Alexander-equivalent Zariski pairs dealing with irreducible curves of degree 6 was proved by Degtyarev. However, no explicit example of such a pair is available (only the existence is known) in the literature. In this paper, we construct the first concrete example.......The existence of Alexander-equivalent Zariski pairs dealing with irreducible curves of degree 6 was proved by Degtyarev. However, no explicit example of such a pair is available (only the existence is known) in the literature. In this paper, we construct the first concrete example....

  16. Estonian Golf Countri Club'i Jägala golfiklubi sisekujundus. Jõelähtme, Mannila küla / Juta Lember, Andres Siim, Tarmo Luisk...[jt.

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    2006-01-01

    3 korruste plaani, värv. välisvaade, 22 sisevaadet; fotod: Kalle Veesaar; Juta Lember projekteeris ka tammepuust mööbli; arhitekt Andres Siim; nõupidamisruumi toolide ja nagide autor: Toivo Raidmets; metallvalgustite autor: Tarmo Luisk

  17. The character in Škola dlja Durakov. From the novel by Saša Sokolov to theatrical adaptations

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    Irina Marchesini

    2012-12-01

    Full Text Available Sokolov’s Shkola dlya Durakov (A School for Fools, 1976 is an extremely complex novel, which “depicts [the] world”, as D. Barton Johnson (1986:640[1] poignantly observes, “through the eyes, and pure, if eccentric, language, of a schizophrenic youth”. How is it possible to translate such linguistic features and the effects they create into another medium? This question lies at the core of my proposal, which aims to approach the problem of intermedial translation from prose to theatre through the presentation of an individual case-study. In fact, A School for Fools has been staged by the director Andrey Moguchy (Formalny Theatre, Saint Petersburg, Russia. With the intention of reproducing Sokolov’s aesthetic construction of illusion, Moguchy introduces a new genre in the theatrical context, the so-called “vizualnaya associaciya” (“visual association”. As the director explained in a recent interview, this original genre recalls the Impressionists’ position in observing and representing nature, in order to obtain the same effectgenerated by the reading of the novel. To comprehend this process better, special attention is devoted to the construction of unusual, hybrid characters, highlighting their constitutive features both in the novel and in the theatrical adaptation. Moreover, this research seeks to enrich discussion of the work of Sokolov and Moguchy. [1] Johnson, D. Barton (1986 “Sasha Sokolov's Twilight Cosmos: Themes and Motifs”, in: Slavic Review, 45, 4 (Winter 1986, pp. 639-649.

  18. ECONOMICS OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT (15 vols + 4 cdroms) by Gregory Zorzos

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    Gregory Zorzos

    2002-01-01

    Research contains many ancient texts (Ancient Greek, Hebrews, Hieroglyphs, Assyrian, Sumerian, Babylonian, Latin, etc.). 1. (MICRO-MACRO ECONOMICS OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT (5 vols + cdrom). Microeconomics and macroeconomics of Alexander the Great. Economic theories, feasibilities, economic plannings, general description of the campaign's business plan etc. 2. BANKS OF ALEXANDER THE GREAT (2 vols + cdrom) Describes banking system, economists, financiers, investors, accountants, bookkeepers, etc,...

  19. Was the death of Alexander the Great due to poisoning? Was it Veratrum album?

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    Schep, Leo J; Slaughter, Robin J; Vale, J Allister; Wheatley, Pat

    2014-01-01

    To investigate the death of Alexander the Great to determine if he died from natural causes or was poisoned and, if the latter, what was the most likely poison. OVID MEDLINE (January 1950-May 2013) and ISI Web of Science (1900-May 2013) databases were searched and bibliographies of identified articles were screened for additional relevant studies. These searches identified 53 relevant citations. Classical literature associated with Alexander's death. There are two divergent accounts of Alexander's death. The first has its origins in the Royal Diary, allegedly kept in Alexander's court. The second account survives in various versions of the Alexander Romance. Nature of the terminal illness. The Royal Diary describes a gradual onset of fever, with a progressive inability to walk, leading to Alexander's death, without offering a cause of his demise. In contrast, the Romance implies that members of Alexander's inner circle conspired to poison him. The various medical hypotheses include cumulative debilitation from his previous wounds, the complications of alcohol imbibing (resulting in alcohol hepatitis, acute pancreatitis, or perforated peptic ulcer), grief, a congenital abnormality, and an unhealthy environment in Babylon possibly exacerbated by malaria, typhoid fever, or some other parasitic or viral illness. Was it poisoning? Of all the chemical and botanical poisons reviewed, we believe the alkaloids present in the various Veratrum species, notably Veratrum album, were capable of killing Alexander with comparable symptoms to those Alexander reportedly experienced over the 12 days of his illness. Veratrum poisoning is heralded by the sudden onset of epigastric and substernal pain, which may also be accompanied by nausea and vomiting, followed by bradycardia and hypotension with severe muscular weakness. Alexander suffered similar features for the duration of his illness. If Alexander the Great was poisoned, Veratrum album offers a more plausible cause than arsenic

  20. Alexander's (356-323 BC) expeditionary Medical Corps 334-323 BC.

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    Retsas, Spyros

    2009-08-01

    Alexander had a profound interest in medicine and healing. Original Greek texts survive mainly from the works of Plutarch and Arrian. This paper examines original sources naming the physicians who participated in Alexander's expedition in Asia, the battle injuries he sustained and his final illness in Babylon.

  1. Did Alexander the Great die of acute pancreatitis?

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    Sbarounis, C N

    1997-06-01

    I propose that Alexander the Great died of acute pancreatitis secondary to heavy alcohol consumption and a very rich meal. The cause of death of prominent historic or artistic figures attracts considerable interest of historians and researchers. This is especially the case for Alexander the Great. More than 20,000 publications, books, or monographs on the life and work of Alexander the Great have been published. There are several theories and hypotheses regarding the cause of his death, that are based on historic descriptions, diaries, notations, and interpretations of events. It is inevitable that history and myth intermingle in any investigative approach, no matter how scholarly. In this article, on the basis of several historic sources. I have made an effort to reconstruct the final 14 days of his life and record the course of medical events that preceded his death with the formulation of a plausible diagnosis.

  2. THE BISHOP OF NOLINSK ALEXANDER (MALININ: FOGOTTEN CONFESSOR OF THE FAITH

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    A. KOSTRYUKOV

    2014-04-01

    Full Text Available The article describes life of Vyatka diocese vicar bishop of Nolinsk Alexander (Malinin. Currently fates of hierarch who was ordained in 1920–1930 isn’t investigated. One of the problems in biography of bishop Alexander is mistake of Metropolitan Elevfery (Bogoyavlensky. He called this hierarch John in his book “A week in Patriarhiya”. As a result, bishop Alexander was mentioned twice in all directories — under his own name and under name “bishop John of Glazov”. Life of bishop Alexander was almost unknown. But his biography was managed to establish. According to an investigative case he was arrested two weeks later, after bishop’s ordination in the night from 10-th to 11-th of December. He was arrested because he said reckless statement during his ordination. In his speech he spoke about persecution of the Church and bishop’ arrests. This speech was pronounced in the in the presence of foreign hierarch — Elevfery (Bogoyavlensky. Bishop Alexander was blamed of trying to transmit information abroad about persecution of the Orthodox Church. He was senteneed to three years in camps. He died when he arrived of the place. In the article is concluded that we should approach to source (such as “A week in Patriarhiya” with precautions. Moreover, author pay attention that until recently name of bishop Alexander absented in passionless of casualties of Communist repressions. So, we must explore feats of Martyrs and Russian confessors more actively.

  3. The death of Alexander the Great: malaria or typhoid fever?

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    Cunha, Burke A

    2004-03-01

    Alexander the Great had a profound effect on world history. His conquests covered the entire known world at the time, and he was responsible for the spread of Greek culture throughout the ancient world. In Babylon in 323 BC, Alexander died when he was nearly 33 years old. Possible explanations for his death have included alcoholic liver disease and strychnine poisoning, but little data support either condition as the cause of his death. Alexander most likely died from malaria or typhoid fever, which were rampant in ancient Babylon. The description of his final illness from the royal diaries is consistent with typhoid fever or malaria but is most characteristic of typhoid fever.

  4. Ludwig Leichhardt und Alexander von Humboldt

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    2012-10-01

    Full Text Available Zusammenfassung Im Juli des Jahres 1841 kommt es zu einem Treffen zwischen zwei Männern, das zunächst belanglos erscheint, sich aber Jahre später als wichtige historische Begebenheit herausstellen wird. In seinem Pariser Büro empfängt der 71jährige Naturforscher Alexander von Humboldt den jungen Preußen Ludwig Leichhardt. Der angehende Naturwissenschaftler erhofft sich Zuspruch und Empfehlung des berühmten Alexander von Humboldts. Die Unterredung ist kurz und verläuft für Leichhardt ergebnislos. Es wird das einzige Treffen der beiden Naturwissenschaftler bleiben. Aus heutiger Sicht unverständlich, da Ludwig Leichhardt und Alexander von Humboldt mehr verband, als ihre Leidenschaft für die Naturwissenschaften. Viel zu wenig ist sich bis jetzt den biographischen Analogien und den vergleichbaren geographischen Leistungen der beiden Preußen gewidmet worden. Abstract During July 1841 a meeting between two men takes place, which seems to have been extraneous, but turns out to be a significant historical incident. 71 year old natural scientist Alexander von Humboldt welcomes young Ludwig Leichhardt from Prussia in his office in Paris. The prospective young scientist expects help and references from famous Alexander von Humboldt. The conversation is short and ends from Leichhardt’s point of view without results. Unfortunately this is going to be the only meeting between the two scientists even though the two Prussians have more in common than their passion for the natural sciences. Way too seldomly have biographical analogy and geographical productivity of the two men been compared. Résumé En juillet 1841 une rencontre entre deux hommes a lieu, qui au premier abord semble sans importance, mais qui des années plus tard est considéré comme un événement historique majeur. Dans son bureau parisien, le naturaliste Alexandre de Humboldt, alors âgé de 71 ans, reçoit le jeune Prussien Ludwig Leichhardt. Le jeune scientifique en devenir

  5. The modern mythology of the left-handedness of Alexander the Great.

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    McManus, I C

    2006-11-01

    The prevalent modern suggestion that Alexander the Great was left-handed probably derives from Michael Barsley's (1966) book, Left-handed man is a right-handed word, perhaps by mutation from as earlier story cited by Wile in 1934 from a 17th century Rabbirical exegesis, which said that Alexander discovered a country where all the inhabitants were left-handed. That itself may derive in part from the medieval Hebrew Book of Jossippon, which mentions Alexander talking of the superiority of the left hand and of how "kings stemming from the tribe of kings are left-handed".

  6. The efficacy of medicine during the campaigns of Alexander the Great.

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    Ruffin, J R

    1992-09-01

    This paper examines the various factors that may have determined the efficacy of physicians during the campaigns of Alexander the Great. Such general variables as the adequacy of preparation, the nature of the medical profession, and the extent of preventative measures are all discussed at the outset of the paper, followed by a more detailed examination of the specific wounds, illnesses, and treatments of Alexander as described in the accounts of the Alexander historians Plutarch, Curtius, and Arrian. Where no remedy is given by these writers (as is usually the case), this paper speculates on the efficacy of possible treatments as advocated in the contemporary Hippocratic corpus. Casualty statistics of the campaigns are compared to a similar review of Homer's Iliad. From these examinations, this paper concludes that wound treatment efficacy was significantly greater than that of illness treatment, and that Alexander lost many more men to disease than to the wounds of war.

  7. Eesti Ajaloomuuseumi, Maarjamäe lossi tallihoone renoveerimine = Renovation of the Estonian History Museum's Maarjamäe palace stables / Jaak Huimerind, Tarmo Piirmets ; kommenteerinud Kaido Kivi

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    Eesti Ajaloomuuseumi Maarjamäe lossi renoveeritud tallihoone Tallinnas Pirita tee 66, valminud 2014. Arhitekt Jaak Huimerind (Studio Paralleel OÜ), sisearhitekt ja näituse kujundaja Tarmo Piirmets (Pink OÜ). Eesti Kultuurkapitali Arhitektuuri sihtkapitali renoveerimispreemia 2014

  8. Alexander Falconer Sr Seamen's missionary in New Zealand, son Alexander Falconer medical superintendent for mentally ill, grandson Murray Falconer neurosurgeon.

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    Hawgood, Barbara J

    2016-08-01

    Alexander Falconer Sr (1843-1915) came from Scotland to New Zealand. A practical Christian, he set up places of relaxation for miners, sailors and soldiers; he became the Seamen's Missionary. Son, Dr Alexander Falconer (1874-1955) trained at Otago University Medical School. As medical superintendent for the mentally ill, he urged the early introduction of psychotherapy. His son, Murray Falconer (1910-1977) was the first Nuffield Dominions Clinical Fellow, training in neurosurgery in Oxford. He was the first director of the Guy's-Maudsley Neurosurgical Unit in London and was internationally known for the surgical management of temporal lobe epilepsy in adults and children. © The Author(s) 2016.

  9. 76 FR 28226 - Ndahendekire Barbara v. African Shipping; Njoroge Muhia; Alco Logistics, Llc; Brenda Alexander...

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    2011-05-16

    ... Muhia; Alco Logistics, Llc; Brenda Alexander; and AIR 7 Seas Transportlogistics, Inc.; Notice of Filing...; Njoroge Muhia, ALCO Logistics, LLC; Brenda Alexander; and Air 7 Seas Transport Logistics, Inc...; Respondent ALCO Logistics, LLC, is a freight forwarding and logistics company; Respondent Brenda Alexander is...

  10. The Haunting Influence of Alexander Graham Bell

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    Mitchell, Sue H.

    1971-01-01

    The article examines the significance that Alexander Graham Bell's attitude and actions had on the social and economic conditions experienced by deaf people during his lifetime and into the present. (CD)

  11. Pärnu mudaravila restaureerimine ja juurdeehitus = Restoration and extension of the Pärnu mud baths / Tarmo Teedumäe, Paco Ulman, Tüüne-Kristin Vaikla

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    2015-01-01

    Restaureeritud ja uue juurdeehitusega Pärnu mudaravila Ranna puiestee 1, valminud 2014. Arhitektid Tarmo Teedumäe, Paco Ulman, Inga Raukas, Arhitektuuriagentuur, Allianss Arhitektid. Sisearhitektid Tüüne-Kristin Vaikla, Urmo Vaikla, Tuuli Trei, Margit Teikari (Vaikla Stuudio). 2014. aasta Kultuurkapitali Arhitektuuripreemia kandidaat

  12. The death of Alexander the Great--a spinal twist of fate.

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    Ashrafian, Hutan

    2004-06-01

    Alexander the Great died in 323 B.C. from an unknown cause. Physical depictions of this historical figure reveal the likelihood of a cervical scoliotic deformity. This is substantiated with the medical history and is correlated with his untimely death. For the first time, it is concluded that Alexander's death may have ensued from the sequelae of congenital scoliotic syndrome.

  13. A Study of Combined Arms Warfare by Alexander the Great.

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    source of Greek literature written about Alexander is from the famous biographer Plutarch . He wrote the Life of Alexander in the second century C.E...emperor Trajan, was appointed governor of Greece for a short time, and like Arrian, also served as Archon. It was in his later years that Plutarch began...and heavy troops were positioned by their territory behind the main battle line. According to Arrian and Plutarch , 41 Darius’ army at this time

  14. Uus töölpeinguseadus : nagu Soomes lama ajal? Ei, veel karmim / Maret Maripuu, Tarmo Kriis, Peep Peterson ; interv. Külli-Riin Tigasson

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    Maripuu, Maret, 1974-

    2008-01-01

    Uue töölepingu seaduse eelnõust. Vestlusringis on sotsiaalminister Maret Maripuu, Eesti tööandjate keskliidu juhataja Tarmo Kriis ja transpordi ametiühingu juhatuse esimees Peep Peterson. Lisatud: mida eelnõu muudab? ; ametiühingute keskliidu juhi Harri Taliga kommentaar: dzhungliseaduste tagasitulek? ; Helmes ASi nõukogu esimehe Jaan Pillesaare kommentaar: praegune seadus on tobe

  15. Alexander disease as a cause of nocturnal vomiting in a 7-year-old girl

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    Niinikoski, Harri [University of Turku, Department of Paediatrics, Turku (Finland); Haataja, Leena [University of Turku, Department of Paediatrics, Turku (Finland); University of Turku, Department of Pediatric Neurology, Turku (Finland); Brander, Antti [University of Tampere, Department of Radiology, Tampere (Finland); Valanne, Leena [University of Helsinki, Department of Radiology, Helsinki (Finland); Blaser, Susan [Hospital for Sick Children, Department of Radiology, Toronto (Canada)

    2009-08-15

    Alexander disease is a rare form of leukodystrophy with a highly variable clinical course. Occasionally night-time nausea and vomiting are the first symptoms of juvenile Alexander disease. A 7-year-old girl had recurrent night-time vomiting and her growth and weight gain had deteriorated after her sixth birthday. Cranial MRI demonstrated two small, symmetrical focal areas of abnormally high signal intensity in the dorsal medulla oblongata on T2-W and FLAIR images. These were suggestive of juvenile Alexander disease, and subsequent sequencing of the glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) gene revealed a heterogeneous missense mutation in the GFAP gene in exon 6. Alexander disease should be considered in young patients with atypical anorexia nervosa-type symptoms. (orig.)

  16. Alexander disease as a cause of nocturnal vomiting in a 7-year-old girl

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    Niinikoski, Harri; Haataja, Leena; Brander, Antti; Valanne, Leena; Blaser, Susan

    2009-01-01

    Alexander disease is a rare form of leukodystrophy with a highly variable clinical course. Occasionally night-time nausea and vomiting are the first symptoms of juvenile Alexander disease. A 7-year-old girl had recurrent night-time vomiting and her growth and weight gain had deteriorated after her sixth birthday. Cranial MRI demonstrated two small, symmetrical focal areas of abnormally high signal intensity in the dorsal medulla oblongata on T2-W and FLAIR images. These were suggestive of juvenile Alexander disease, and subsequent sequencing of the glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) gene revealed a heterogeneous missense mutation in the GFAP gene in exon 6. Alexander disease should be considered in young patients with atypical anorexia nervosa-type symptoms. (orig.)

  17. History and Pre-History of the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation

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    D. Platikanov

    2014-02-01

    Full Text Available In this paper a short review of the history of Alexander von Humboldt Foundation, Bonn - Bad Godesberg, Germany, on the occasion of its 60th anniversary is presented. This outstanding German foundation is actually the third one with the same name. Earlier two other Alexander von Humboldt Foundations consequently existed and they consist its pre-history, which is also shortly reviewed. The establishment of the present Foundation in 1953, its development and growth, its activities, information about the six presidents and five executive directors, as well as the main features, principles and guidelines are considered. During the last 60 years the Alexander von Humboldt Foundation became an important institution for the promotion of international research cooperation, which significantly influences the world science. It supported more than 27700 Humboldt fellows to carry out scientific research in Germany, and they form a large Humboldt family: a world-wide network. Large number Bulgarian Humboldt fellows are among the best scientists in Bulgaria.

  18. The Berlin tradition in Chicago: Franz Alexander and the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis.

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    Schmidt, Erika S

    2010-01-01

    Freud considered Franz Alexander, the first graduate of the Berlin Psychoanalytic Institute and an assistant in the Berlin Polyclinic, to be "one of our strongest hopes for the future." Alexander went on to become the first director of the Chicago Institute for Psychoanalysis in 1932 and modeled some of the Chicago Institute's mission on his Berlin experiences. He was also a researcher in psychosomatic medicine, a prolific writer about psychoanalysis and prominent in psychoanalytic organizations. As he proposed modifications in psychoanalytic technique, he became a controversial figure, especially in the elaboration of his ideas about brief therapy and the corrective emotional experience. This paper puts Alexander's achievements in historical context, draws connections between the Berlin and Chicago Institutes and suggests that, despite his quarrels with traditional psychoanalysis, Alexander's legacy may be in his attitude towards psychoanalysis, characterized by a commitment to scientific study, a willingness to experiment, and a conviction about the role of psychoanalysis within the larger culture.

  19. Zwei Briefe auf Guaraní in Alexander von Humboldts Handschrift

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    Full Text Available Gegenstand des Aufsatzes von Manfred Ringmacher sind zwei Briefe auf Guaraní in Alexander von Humboldts Handschrift. Die Originale der Abschriften wurden im Jahr 1800 in der ehemals jesuitisch betreuten Indianersiedlung Santa María la Mayor am Río Uruguay geschrieben und an den Vizekönig des spanischen Vizekönigreichs La Plata gesandt. Sie sind mit einer zeitgenössischen spanischen Übersetzung versehen; außerdem hat Alexander von Humboldt in französischer Sprache noch einige Erläuterungen gegeben.

  20. Tartu ülikooli Vene ajaloo professor Alexander Brückner (1834-1896) / Tiit Rosenberg

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    2004-01-01

    Alexander Brückneri elust, vaadetest, loomingust ja perekonnast. Alexander Brücknerist kui Õpetatud Eesti Seltsi liikmest. Tartu Ülikooli vene ajaloo õppejõududest. Lühidalt Tartust pärit vene ajaloo uurijast Ernst Adolf Herrmannist

  1. Alexander von Humboldt’s footnotes

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    2015-01-01

    Alexander von Humboldts Fußnoten waren ihrer Zeit weit voraus, obwohl sie kaum den heutigen akademischen Standards entsprechen. Dieser Artikel untersucht die Fußnoten in Humboldts Essai politique sur l‘île de Cuba (1826). Zwar ist es nicht immer leicht, die manchmal recht geheimnisvollen Verweise zu entschlüsseln, dennoch lohnt sich der Versuch: Humboldts Fußnoten geben nicht nur Auskunft über seine umfassenden Netzwerke des Wissens. Sie verweisen auch auf Auseinandersetzungen verschiedener G...

  2. Alexander von Humboldt and Coenraad Jacob Temminck

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    Raat, A.J.P.

    1976-01-01

    INTRODUCTION In the archives of the Rijksmuseum van Natuurlijke Historie in Leiden there is a map with three letters written by Alexander von Humboldt (17691859) to the first director of the Museum, Coenraad Jacob Temminck (1778-1858). The map, the hard cover of John Gould's "Synopsis of the birds

  3. Holocene morphogenesis of Alexander the Great's isthmus at Tyre in Lebanon

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    Marriner, Nick; Morhange, Christophe; Meulé, Samuel

    2007-05-01

    In 332 B.C., Alexander the Great constructed an ≈1,000-m-long causeway to seize the offshore island of Tyre. The logistics behind this engineering feat have long troubled archaeologists. Using the Holocene sedimentary record, we demonstrate that Alexander's engineers cleverly exploited a shallow proto-tombolo, or sublittoral sand spit, to breach the offshore city's defensive impregnability. We elucidate a three-phase geomorphological model for the spit's evolution. Settled since the Bronze Age, the area's geological record manifests a long history of natural and anthropogenic forcings. (i) Leeward of the island breakwater, the maximum flooding surface (e.g., drowning of the subaerial land surfaces by seawater) is dated ≈8000 B.P. Fine-grained sediments and brackish and marine-lagoonal faunas translate shallow, low-energy water bodies at this time. Shelter was afforded by Tyre's elongated sandstone reefs, which acted as a 6-km natural breakwater. (ii) By 6000 B.P., sea-level rise had reduced the dimensions of the island from 6 to 4 km. The leeward wave shadow generated by this island, allied with high sediment supply after 3000 B.P., culminated in a natural wave-dominated proto-tombolo within 1-2 m of mean sea level by the time of Alexander the Great (4th century B.C.). (iii) After 332 B.C., construction of Alexander's causeway entrained a complete anthropogenic metamorphosis of the Tyrian coastal system.

  4. Holocene morphogenesis of Alexander the Great's isthmus at Tyre in Lebanon.

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    Marriner, Nick; Morhange, Christophe; Meulé, Samuel

    2007-05-29

    In 332 B.C., Alexander the Great constructed an approximately 1,000-m-long causeway to seize the offshore island of Tyre. The logistics behind this engineering feat have long troubled archaeologists. Using the Holocene sedimentary record, we demonstrate that Alexander's engineers cleverly exploited a shallow proto-tombolo, or sublittoral sand spit, to breach the offshore city's defensive impregnability. We elucidate a three-phase geomorphological model for the spit's evolution. Settled since the Bronze Age, the area's geological record manifests a long history of natural and anthropogenic forcings. (i) Leeward of the island breakwater, the maximum flooding surface (e.g., drowning of the subaerial land surfaces by seawater) is dated approximately 8000 B.P. Fine-grained sediments and brackish and marine-lagoonal faunas translate shallow, low-energy water bodies at this time. Shelter was afforded by Tyre's elongated sandstone reefs, which acted as a 6-km natural breakwater. (ii) By 6000 B.P., sea-level rise had reduced the dimensions of the island from 6 to 4 km. The leeward wave shadow generated by this island, allied with high sediment supply after 3000 B.P., culminated in a natural wave-dominated proto-tombolo within 1-2 m of mean sea level by the time of Alexander the Great (4th century B.C.). (iii) After 332 B.C., construction of Alexander's causeway entrained a complete anthropogenic metamorphosis of the Tyrian coastal system.

  5. Kinesthetic Ventures Informed by the Work of F. M. Alexander, Stanislavski, Peirce, and Freud.

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    Bouchard, Ed; Wright, Ben; Protzel, Michael, Ed.

    This book is about education harvested from self-observation. F. Matthias Alexander (1869-1955) studied the experience of self formation, working with motor habits. His method is used in performing arts training to enhance bodily and vocal expression. Like Alexander, Konstantine Stanislavski (1863-1938) and Sigmund Freud (1856-1939) studied human…

  6. Port Alexander, Alaska Tsunami Forecast Grids for MOST Model

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    National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, Department of Commerce — The Port Alexander, Alaska Forecast Model Grids provides bathymetric data strictly for tsunami inundation modeling with the Method of Splitting Tsunami (MOST) model....

  7. Alexander Graham Bell (170th birthday anniversary

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    V. P. Samokhin

    2017-01-01

    Full Text Available A brief overview of the main works and achievements of Alexander Graham Bell, an educated teacher for the hard of hearing and public figure, author of 30 US patents, is mainly given in the field of telephony and sound recording and reproduction. Biographical information about the Bell family, as well as some interesting facts from his life and activities are given. Scotsman by birth, A. Bell from his youthful years was carried away by the acoustic features of the human voice apparatus and devoted his entire life to teaching the deaf to the perception of oral speech. The first success in this field Bell reached, opening a private school for the deaf in Boston. Bell's creation of the phone was the result of his attempts to facilitate communication with the hard-of-hearing and led to the development of mass communications technology around the world. Alexander Bell is also known for his achievements in the design of hydroplanes, hydrofoils and as one of the founders of the popular magazine National Geographic. He was awarded many honorable awards and academic titles.

  8. Alexander the Great's Tomb at Siwa: The Astronomical Orientation

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    Papathanassiou, M.; Souvaltzis, Em.; Souvaltzi, L.; Moussas, X.

    A preliminary report on the possible astronomical orientation of the Tomb of Alexander the Great, recently found and excavated by the greek archaeologist Liana Souvaltzi. The tomb is a greek building of doric style. Its enormous dimensions make it the largest amongst the found macedonian tombs (much bigger than the tomb of Philip II, Alexander's father). The tomb faces generally south---west and its orientation could be related either to the constellation of Centaurus or to the star Canopus. The walls of the two long sides of the building have strickingly different widhts. Moreover each wall has three doors (opposite in pairs) of slightly different sizes. We examine the possibility the openings of the doors and their assymetries to be designed and constructed according to some astronomical (solar or stellar) orientations.

  9. Vaatega maja : elamu Tabasalus Kalda tn. 3 = House with a View : Single-family House in Tabasalu, at 3 Kalda Street / Tarmo Teedumäe

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    2003-01-01

    Paepanga serval asuv eramu on ehitatud krundil olnud küüni paemüüridele. Hoonel on puidust väliskest. Avatud eluruum läbib kolme korrust. Projekteerija: Arhitektuuriagentuur OÜ. Arhitekt Tarmo Teedumäe. Konstruktsioonid: Peipman Inseneribüroo OÜ. Projekt 2000, 2003, valmis 2003. 8 fotot, värv.: 5 välis- ja 3 sisevaadet, 5 joonist: I, II, III korruse plaan, lõige, vaade

  10. The multivariable Alexander polynomial and modern knot theory

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    Saleur, H.

    1992-01-01

    This paper is a summary of several recent works (by the author and collaborators) that study the Conway-Alexander link invariant in the light of quantum groups and topological quantum field theories. Their purpose is to understand connections between modern knot theory and more classical topological concepts

  11. Alexander von Humboldt's invention of the natural landscape

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    Kwa, C.

    2005-01-01

    Landscape took on a new meaning through the new science of plant geography of Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1857). In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, "landscape" was foremost a painterly genre. Slowly, painted landscapes came to bear on natural surroundings, but by 1800 it was still not

  12. Alexander Graham Bell: Teacher of the Deaf.

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    Bruce, Robert V.

    The lecture on Alexander Graham Bell by Dr. Robert V. Bruce, the author of a biography of Bell, focuses on Bell's association with the Clarke School for the Deaf in Massachusetts. Noted are Bell's employment by the school at 25 years of age and the preceding period during which Bell taught elocution at a boys' school in Scotland and used his…

  13. The multivariable Alexander polynomial and modern knot theory

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    Saleur, H.; Yale Univ., New Haven, CT

    1991-01-01

    This note is a summary of several recent works (by the author and collaborators) that study the Conway Alexander link invariant in the light of quantum groups and topological quantum field theories. Their purpose is to understand connections between ''modern'' knot theory and more classical topological concepts. (author)

  14. How Alexander von Humboldt's life story can inspire innovative soil research in developing countries

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    J. Bouma

    2017-09-01

    Full Text Available The pioneering vision of Alexander von Humboldt of science and society of the early 1800s is still highly relevant today. His open mind and urge to make many measurements characterizing the interconnected web of life are crucial ingredients as we now face the worldwide challenge of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Case studies in the Philippines, Vietnam, Kenya, Niger, and Costa Rica demonstrate, in Alexander's spirit, interaction with stakeholders and attention to unique local conditions, applying modern measurement and modeling methods and allowing inter- and transdisciplinary research approaches. But relations between science and society are increasingly problematic, partly as a result of the information revolution and post-truth, fact-free thinking. Overly regulated and financially restricted scientific communities in so-called developed countries may stifle intellectual creativity. Researchers in developing countries are urged to leapfrog these problems in the spirit of Alexander von Humboldt as they further develop their scientific communities. Six suggestions to the science community are made with particular attention to soil science. (The Humboldt lecture, presented by the 2017 recipient of the Alexander von Humboldt lecture, Johan Bouma, can be accessed at http://client.cntv.at/egu2017/ml1.

  15. How Alexander von Humboldt's life story can inspire innovative soil research in developing countries

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    Bouma, Johan

    2017-09-01

    The pioneering vision of Alexander von Humboldt of science and society of the early 1800s is still highly relevant today. His open mind and urge to make many measurements characterizing the interconnected web of life are crucial ingredients as we now face the worldwide challenge of the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Case studies in the Philippines, Vietnam, Kenya, Niger, and Costa Rica demonstrate, in Alexander's spirit, interaction with stakeholders and attention to unique local conditions, applying modern measurement and modeling methods and allowing inter- and transdisciplinary research approaches. But relations between science and society are increasingly problematic, partly as a result of the information revolution and post-truth, fact-free thinking. Overly regulated and financially restricted scientific communities in so-called developed countries may stifle intellectual creativity. Researchers in developing countries are urged to leapfrog these problems in the spirit of Alexander von Humboldt as they further develop their scientific communities. Six suggestions to the science community are made with particular attention to soil science. (The Humboldt lecture, presented by the 2017 recipient of the Alexander von Humboldt lecture, Johan Bouma, can be accessed at http://client.cntv.at/egu2017/ml1.)

  16. Alexander Meiklejohn in Search of Freedom and Dignity.

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    Johnson, Tony W.

    1982-01-01

    Assesses the contributions of the philosopher/educator Alexander Meiklejohn. Discusses the influences of Jean-Jacques Rousseau, Immanuel Kant, and the U.S. Constitution on Meiklejohn's educational theories, which stressed that human freedom and dignity can be enhanced by rigorous examination of U.S. Supreme Court decisions and the meaning of…

  17. The Century-Old Wisdom of Alexander Graham Bell.

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    Cornett, Orin

    1990-01-01

    This article reflects on Alexander Graham Bell's 1888 testimony before the Royal Commission of the United Kingdom on the Condition of the Deaf and Dumb, Etc. Excerpts are grouped by reference to (1) language education for the hearing impaired; (2) speechreading; (3) methods of teaching; (4) speech; and (5) sign language. (Author/PB)

  18. Journalism and the Educational Views of Alexander Meiklejohn.

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    Palmer, Mack R.

    Alexander Meiklejohn, who died in 1964 at the age of 92, was a constitutional scholar whose major interest was education. Among Meiklejohn's beliefs were the following: the social good should take precedence over individual achievement; the liberal arts college is the institution best suited to carry out an affirmative reading of the First…

  19. Q & A: Alexander Varshavsky.

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    Varshavsky, Alexander

    2003-07-01

    Alexander Varshavsky is Smits Professor of Cell Biology at the California Institute of Technology. He moved to Caltech in 1992, after 15 years at the MIT's Department of Biology. He was born and educated in Russia, and was 30 at the time of his emigration to the U.S. in 1977. In Russia, and for a while at MIT, he studied the structure and replication of chromosomes. Over the last 24 years, the work of his laboratory focused on the ubiquitin system and closely related fields. He is a member of the U.S. National Academy of Sciences, and has received the Gairdner Award, the Lasker Award, the General Motors Sloan Prize, the Wolf Prize, the Horwitz Prize, and the Wilson Medal.

  20. Plutarcho Aleksandras: interpretacijos problemos. Plutarch‘s Alexander: Problems of Interpretation

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    Nijolė Juchnevičienė

    2010-01-01

    Full Text Available Alexander‘ s character and his activities occupy a special position in the works of Plutarch. Alexander’s Life is the second largest life in the corpus, there are two elaborated speeches on him included into Moralia, and he is often mentioned in the other pieces of this corpus. The speeches, usually called De Alexandri Magni fortuna aut virtute (A and B, were written by the young Plutarch. They belong to the epideictic rhetoric tradition and are based on the opposition between the hero’s ἀρετήand τύχη, which was in general not favor­able to him. According to Plutarch, all Alexander’s life was a struggle between τύχη and ἀρ��τή. The speeches reveal the impressive portrait of Alexander not only as an invincible warrior, but also as a philosopher in arms, whose immortal achievements are the best proof of his ἀρετή. He managed to overcome the unfavorable τύχη and to civilize the world of the barbarians. There is a difference of interpretation of the character between the speeches and the Life. Alexander is not as perfect there as in the speeches, but his character still is in the center of the narration. The motive of ἀρετήvs. τύχη is also present and Plutarch still sticks to his earlier opinion that Alexander’s ἀρετή, not τύχη was the decisive factor in his life. Plutarch notices the changes in Alexander and his negative features, but at the same time, he tries to explain and extenuate his behavior pointing out to Alexander’s extreme valuation of his δόξα, which he regarded more important than the royal power and the life itself. In my opinion, Alexander’s attitude to his δόξα reveals the difference between the heroes of the pair, Alexander and Caesar. This differ­ence is also expanded in the detailed description of the post-mortal status and fate of their bodies, the effect that reminiscence of them makes on the living. I agree with the opinion, that Caesar is

  1. Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain: economic evaluation.

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    Hollinghurst, Sandra; Sharp, Debbie; Ballard, Kathleen; Barnett, Jane; Beattie, Angela; Evans, Maggie; Lewith, George; Middleton, Karen; Oxford, Frances; Webley, Fran; Little, Paul

    2008-12-11

    An economic evaluation of therapeutic massage, exercise, and lessons in the Alexander technique for treating persistent back pain. Cost consequences study and cost effectiveness analysis at 12 month follow-up of a factorial randomised controlled trial. 579 patients with chronic or recurrent low back pain recruited from primary care. Normal care (control), massage, and six or 24 lessons in the Alexander technique. Half of each group were randomised to a prescription for exercise from a doctor plus behavioural counselling from a nurse. Costs to the NHS and to participants. Comparison of costs with Roland-Morris disability score (number of activities impaired by pain), days in pain, and quality adjusted life years (QALYs). Comparison of NHS costs with QALY gain, using incremental cost effectiveness ratios and cost effectiveness acceptability curves. Intervention costs ranged from pound30 for exercise prescription to pound596 for 24 lessons in Alexander technique plus exercise. Cost of health services ranged from pound50 for 24 lessons in Alexander technique to pound124 for exercise. Incremental cost effectiveness analysis of single therapies showed that exercise offered best value ( pound61 per point on disability score, pound9 per additional pain-free day, pound2847 per QALY gain). For two-stage therapy, six lessons in Alexander technique combined with exercise was the best value (additional pound64 per point on disability score, pound43 per additional pain-free day, pound5332 per QALY gain). An exercise prescription and six lessons in Alexander technique alone were both more than 85% likely to be cost effective at values above pound20 000 per QALY, but the Alexander technique performed better than exercise on the full range of outcomes. A combination of six lessons in Alexander technique lessons followed by exercise was the most effective and cost effective option.

  2. What is the perceived impact of Alexander technique lessons on health status, costs and pain management in the real life setting of an English hospital? The results of a mixed methods evaluation of an Alexander technique service for those with chronic back pain.

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    McClean, Stuart; Brilleman, Sam; Wye, Lesley

    2015-07-28

    Randomised controlled trial evidence indicates that Alexander Technique is clinically and cost effective for chronic back pain. The aim of this mixed methods evaluation was to explore the role and perceived impact of Alexander Technique lessons in the naturalistic setting of an acute hospital Pain Management Clinic in England. To capture changes in health status and resource use amongst service users, 43 service users were administered three widely used questionnaires (Brief Pain Inventory, MYMOP and Client Service Resource Inventory) at three time points: baseline, six weeks and three months after baseline. We also carried out 27 telephone interviews with service users and seven face-to-face interviews with pain clinic staff and Alexander Technique teachers. Quantitative data were analysed using descriptive statistics and qualitative data were analysed thematically. Those taking Alexander Technique lessons reported small improvements in health outcomes, and condition-related costs fell. However, due to the non-randomised, uncontrolled nature of the study design, changes cannot be attributed to the Alexander Technique lessons. Service users stated that their relationship to pain and pain management had changed, especially those who were more committed to practising the techniques regularly. These changes may explain the reported reduction in pain-related service use and the corresponding lower associated costs. Alexander Technique lessons may be used as another approach to pain management. The findings suggests that Alexander Technique lessons can help improve self-efficacy for those who are sufficiently motivated, which in turn may have an impact on service utilisation levels.

  3. Alexander the Great, the dahlia, and the tortoise.

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    Macmillan, Malcolm

    2004-06-01

    Some of the problems of establishing the cause of the death of Alexander the Great are like the attempts to find causes other than hysteria for Anna O.'s symptoms. The more general problem of using plausibility as a criterion of the truth of such reconstructions are illustrated by the arguments embedded in Tom Stoppard's Arcadia.

  4. Infantile Alexander Disease: Spectrum of GFAP Mutations and Genotype-Phenotype Correlation

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    Rodriguez, Diana; Gauthier, Fernande; Bertini, Enrico; Bugiani, Marianna; Brenner, Michael; N'guyen, Sylvie; Goizet, Cyril; Gelot, Antoinette; Surtees, Robert; Pedespan, Jean-Michel; Hernandorena, Xavier; Troncoso, Monica; Uziel, Graziela; Messing, Albee; Ponsot, Gérard; Pham-Dinh, Danielle; Dautigny, André; Boespflug-Tanguy, Odile

    2001-01-01

    Heterozygous, de novo mutations in the glial fibrillary acidic protein (GFAP) gene have recently been reported in 12 patients affected by neuropathologically proved Alexander disease. We searched for GFAP mutations in a series of patients who had heterogeneous clinical symptoms but were candidates for Alexander disease on the basis of suggestive neuroimaging abnormalities. Missense, heterozygous, de novo GFAP mutations were found in exons 1 or 4 for 14 of the 15 patients analyzed, including patients without macrocephaly. Nine patients carried arginine mutations (four had R79H; four had R239C; and one had R239H) that have been described elsewhere, whereas the other five had one of four novel mutations, of which two affect arginine (2R88C and 1R88S) and two affect nonarginine residues (1L76F and 1N77Y). All mutations were located in the rod domain of GFAP, and there is a correlation between clinical severity and the affected amino acid. These results confirm that GFAP mutations are a reliable molecular marker for the diagnosis of infantile Alexander disease, and they also form a basis for the recommendation of GFAP analysis for prenatal diagnosis to detect potential cases of germinal mosaicism. PMID:11567214

  5. Alexander Technique Lessons or Acupuncture Sessions for Persons With Chronic Neck Pain: A Randomized Trial.

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    MacPherson, Hugh; Tilbrook, Helen; Richmond, Stewart; Woodman, Julia; Ballard, Kathleen; Atkin, Karl; Bland, Martin; Eldred, Janet; Essex, Holly; Hewitt, Catherine; Hopton, Ann; Keding, Ada; Lansdown, Harriet; Parrott, Steve; Torgerson, David; Wenham, Aniela; Watt, Ian

    2015-11-03

    Management of chronic neck pain may benefit from additional active self-care-oriented approaches. To evaluate clinical effectiveness of Alexander Technique lessons or acupuncture versus usual care for persons with chronic, nonspecific neck pain. Three-group randomized, controlled trial. (Current Controlled Trials: ISRCTN15186354). U.K. primary care. Persons with neck pain lasting at least 3 months, a score of at least 28% on the Northwick Park Questionnaire (NPQ) for neck pain and associated disability, and no serious underlying pathology. 12 acupuncture sessions or 20 one-to-one Alexander lessons (both 600 minutes total) plus usual care versus usual care alone. NPQ score (primary outcome) at 0, 3, 6, and 12 months (primary end point) and Chronic Pain Self-Efficacy Scale score, quality of life, and adverse events (secondary outcomes). 517 patients were recruited, and the median duration of neck pain was 6 years. Mean attendance was 10 acupuncture sessions and 14 Alexander lessons. Between-group reductions in NPQ score at 12 months versus usual care were 3.92 percentage points for acupuncture (95% CI, 0.97 to 6.87 percentage points) (P = 0.009) and 3.79 percentage points for Alexander lessons (CI, 0.91 to 6.66 percentage points) (P = 0.010). The 12-month reductions in NPQ score from baseline were 32% for acupuncture and 31% for Alexander lessons. Participant self-efficacy improved for both interventions versus usual care at 6 months (P neck pain and associated disability compared with usual care at 12 months. Enhanced self-efficacy may partially explain why longer-term benefits were sustained. Arthritis Research UK.

  6. Provintsist pärit IT-mõtleja / Alexander Galitsky ; interv. Viktoria Korpan

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    2005-01-01

    Venemaa tuntumaid info- ja kõrgtehnoloogiavaldkonna spetsialiste infotehnoloogiast ja selle erinevatest võimalustest, tehnoloogia lahendustest ning avastustest, turvaprobleemidest. Lisa: Alexander Galitsky

  7. A Metabiography of Alexander von Humboldt

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    2006-04-01

    Full Text Available Article in English.The author's recently published monograph on Alexander von Humboldt describes the multiple images of this great cultural icon. The book is a metabiographical study that shows how from the middle of the nineteenth century to the present day Humboldt has served as a nucleus of crystallisation for a variety of successive socio-political ideologies, each producing its own distinctive representation of him. The historiographical implications of this biographical diversity are profound and support current attempts to understand historical scholarship in terms of memory cultures.

  8. Siim Nestor soovitab : Ben Frost ja Alexander Robotnik Eclectical / Siim Nestor

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    Nestor, Siim, 1974-

    2007-01-01

    Austraalia muusik ja helilooja Ben Frost projektiga "6 guitars" esinemas festivali Eclectica raames 6. sept. Tartu klubis Rock ja Roll ja itaalia diskor Alexander Robotnik 7. sept. klubis Trehv, esinejatest

  9. Patients' views of receiving lessons in the Alexander technique and an exercise prescription for managing back pain in the ATEAM trial.

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    Yardley, Lucy; Dennison, Laura; Coker, Rebecca; Webley, Frances; Middleton, Karen; Barnett, Jane; Beattie, Angela; Evans, Maggie; Smith, Peter; Little, Paul

    2010-04-01

    Lessons in the Alexander Technique and exercise prescription proved effective for managing low back pain in primary care in a clinical trial. To understand trial participants' expectations and experiences of the Alexander Technique and exercise prescription. A questionnaire assessing attitudes to the intervention, based on the Theory of Planned Behaviour, was completed at baseline and 3-month follow-up by 183 people assigned to lessons in the Alexander Technique and 176 people assigned to exercise prescription. Semi-structured interviews to assess the beliefs contributing to attitudes to the intervention were carried out at baseline with14 people assigned to the lessons in the Alexander Technique and 16 to exercise prescription, and at follow-up with 15 members of the baseline sample. Questionnaire responses indicated that attitudes to both interventions were positive at baseline but became more positive at follow-up only in those assigned to lessons in the Alexander Technique. Thematic analysis of the interviews suggested that at follow-up many patients who had learned the Alexander Technique felt they could manage back pain better. Whereas many obstacles to exercising were reported, few barriers to learning the Alexander Technique were described, since it 'made sense', could be practiced while carrying out everyday activities or relaxing, and the teachers provided personal advice and support. Using the Alexander Technique was viewed as effective by most patients. Acceptability may have been superior to exercise because of a convincing rationale and social support and a better perceived fit with the patient's particular symptoms and lifestyle.

  10. A Russian Man on Horseback: The Rise of General Alexander Lebed

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    O'Malley, Kevin

    1997-01-01

    General Alexander Lebed burst upon the Russian political scene like a man on horseback, promising to restore order out of chaos, crack down on crime and corruption, and resurrect Russian nationalism...

  11. The modified alternative (G'/G)-expansion method to nonlinear evolution equation: application to the (1+1)-dimensional Drinfel'd-Sokolov-Wilson equation.

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    Akbar, M Ali; Mohd Ali, Norhashidah Hj; Mohyud-Din, Syed Tauseef

    2013-01-01

    Over the years, (G'/G)-expansion method is employed to generate traveling wave solutions to various wave equations in mathematical physics. In the present paper, the alternative (G'/G)-expansion method has been further modified by introducing the generalized Riccati equation to construct new exact solutions. In order to illustrate the novelty and advantages of this approach, the (1+1)-dimensional Drinfel'd-Sokolov-Wilson (DSW) equation is considered and abundant new exact traveling wave solutions are obtained in a uniform way. These solutions may be imperative and significant for the explanation of some practical physical phenomena. It is shown that the modified alternative (G'/G)-expansion method an efficient and advance mathematical tool for solving nonlinear partial differential equations in mathematical physics.

  12. Alexander's disease: magnetic resonance imaging and proton magnetic resonance spectroscopy. Report of three cases

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    Jurkiewicz, E.; Pakula-Kosciesza, I.; Mierzewska, H.; Walecki, J.; Bekiesinska-Figatowska, M.; Salomons, G.; Kmiec, T.

    2006-01-01

    Alexander's disease is a rare genetic leukodystrophy connected with mutation of the GFAP gene. Infantile, juvenile, and adult subtypes are described. We analyzed MR images in three and HMRS in two cases of Alexander's disease. The examinations were performed with a 1.5 T scanner in the SE, FSE, and FLAIR sequences in T1,T2 WI before and after gadolinium injection. Single voxel HMRS was performed. MRI showed extensive abnormal signal in the white matter of the frontal lobes, in external capsules, basal ganglia, posterior limbs of the internal capsules, and the hilus of dentate nuclei. Focal contrast enhancement was seen near the frontal horns. HMRS revealed increased Cho/Cr and mI/Cr ratios and decreased NAA/Cr ratio. The presence of lactate was also observed. MR is useful in imaging typical forms of Alexander's disease. Genetic investigation is necessary for definitive diagnosis. HMRS demonstrates metabolic abnormalities of white matter. (author)

  13. Dr Alexander Graham Bell--audiologist and speech therapist.

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    Chakravorty, R C

    1976-09-01

    Alexander Graham Bell is best known for his role in the invention of the telephone. However, he had a lifelong involvement in speech therapy and audiology besides many other medical investigations. He was also awarded an honorary MD degree from Heidelberg University. In this, the 100th anniversary of his invention of the telephone, his life and some of his medical interests are briefly reviewed.

  14. Die Ordnung der Weltkulturen. Alexander von Humboldts Ansichten der Kultur

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    Ottmar Ette

    2004-10-01

    Full Text Available Article in German,Abstracts in English, German and Spanish. Focussing Alexander von Humboldt's Vues des Cordillères et Monumens des peuples indigènes de l'Amérique (1810 - 1813 in the context of his monumental work, this essay tries to highlight not only the creation of a new discourse on the Americas but, at the same time, the project(ion of a new order of world cultures. From a transregional perspective, Humboldt's aesthetically most radical book can be fully understood as a musée imaginaire of world cultures whose spatial, temporal, social, literary, frictional, architextual and cultural dimensions allow new insights in one of the most fascinating texts of the early 19th century. Alexander von Humboldt's Vues are creating a transmedial kaleidoscope within a fractal vision of the cultures of the world in the second period of accelerated globalization.

  15. Evidence for the effectiveness of Alexander Technique lessons in medical and health-related conditions: a systematic review.

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    Woodman, J P; Moore, N R

    2012-01-01

    Complementary medicine and alternative approaches to chronic and intractable health conditions are increasingly being used, and require critical evaluation. The aim of this review was to systematically evaluate available evidence for the effectiveness and safety of instruction in the Alexander Technique in health-related conditions. PUBMED, EMBASE, PSYCHINFO, ISI Web-of-Knowledge, AMED, CINHAL-plus, Cochrane library and Evidence-based Medicine Reviews were searched to July 2011. Inclusion criteria were prospective studies evaluating Alexander Technique instruction (individual lessons or group delivery) as an intervention for any medical indication/health-related condition. Studies were categorised and data extracted on study population, randomisation method, nature of intervention and control, practitioner characteristics, validity and reliability of outcome measures, completeness of follow-up and statistical analyses.   Of 271 publications identified, 18 were selected: three randomised, controlled trials (RCTs), two controlled non-randomised studies, eight non-controlled studies, four qualitative analyses and one health economic analysis. One well-designed, well-conducted RCT demonstrated that, compared with usual GP care, Alexander Technique lessons led to significant long-term reductions in back pain and incapacity caused by chronic back pain. The results were broadly supported by a smaller, earlier RCT in chronic back pain. The third RCT, a small, well-designed, well-conducted study in individuals with Parkinson's disease, showed a sustained increased ability to carry out everyday activities following Alexander lessons, compared with usual care. The 15 non-RCT studies are also reviewed. Strong evidence exists for the effectiveness of Alexander Technique lessons for chronic back pain and moderate evidence in Parkinson's-associated disability. Preliminary evidence suggests that Alexander Technique lessons may lead to improvements in balance skills in the

  16. Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain.

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    Little, Paul; Lewith, George; Webley, Fran; Evans, Maggie; Beattie, Angela; Middleton, Karen; Barnett, Jane; Ballard, Kathleen; Oxford, Frances; Smith, Peter; Yardley, Lucy; Hollinghurst, Sandra; Sharp, Debbie

    2008-08-19

    To determine the effectiveness of lessons in the Alexander technique, massage therapy, and advice from a doctor to take exercise (exercise prescription) along with nurse delivered behavioural counselling for patients with chronic or recurrent back pain. Factorial randomised trial. 64 general practices in England. 579 patients with chronic or recurrent low back pain; 144 were randomised to normal care, 147 to massage, 144 to six Alexander technique lessons, and 144 to 24 Alexander technique lessons; half of each of these groups were randomised to exercise prescription. Normal care (control), six sessions of massage, six or 24 lessons on the Alexander technique, and prescription for exercise from a doctor with nurse delivered behavioural counselling. Roland Morris disability score (number of activities impaired by pain) and number of days in pain. Exercise and lessons in the Alexander technique, but not massage, remained effective at one year (compared with control Roland disability score 8.1: massage -0.58, 95% confidence interval -1.94 to 0.77, six lessons -1.40, -2.77 to -0.03, 24 lessons -3.4, -4.76 to -2.03, and exercise -1.29, -2.25 to -0.34). Exercise after six lessons achieved 72% of the effect of 24 lessons alone (Roland disability score -2.98 and -4.14, respectively). Number of days with back pain in the past four weeks was lower after lessons (compared with control median 21 days: 24 lessons -18, six lessons -10, massage -7) and quality of life improved significantly. No significant harms were reported. One to one lessons in the Alexander technique from registered teachers have long term benefits for patients with chronic back pain. Six lessons followed by exercise prescription were nearly as effective as 24 lessons. National Research Register N0028108728.

  17. Infantile-onset Alexander disease: a genetically proven case with mild clinical course in a 6-year-old Indian boy

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    Ramesh, Konanki; Sharma, Suvasini; Kumar, Atin; Salomons, Gajja S.; van der Knaap, Marjo S.; Gulati, Sheffali

    2013-01-01

    Alexander disease is an autosomal dominant leukoencephalopathy characterized by developmental delay, macrocephaly, and characteristic neuroimaging abnormalities predominantly involving frontal lobes. We report a 6-year-old Indian boy with infantile-onset Alexander disease, who has an unusually mild

  18. Teachers' professional development needs and current practices at the Alexander Science Center School

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    Gargus, Gerald Vincent

    This investigation represents an in-depth understanding of teacher professional development at the Alexander Science Center School, a dependent charter museum school established through a partnership between the California Science Center and Los Angeles Unified School District. Three methods of data collection were used. A survey was distributed and collected from the school's teachers, resulting in a prioritized list of teacher professional development needs, as well as a summary of teachers' opinions about the school's existing professional development program. In addition, six key stakeholders in the school's professional development program were interviewed for the study. Finally, documents related to the school's professional development program were analyzed. Data collected from the interviews and documents were used to develop an understand various components of the Alexander Science Center School's professional development program. Teachers identified seven areas that had a high-priority for future professional development including developing skills far working with below-grade-level students, improving the analytical skills of student in mathematics, working with English Language Learners, improving students' overall reading ability levels, developing teachers' content-area knowledge for science, integrating science across the curriculum, and incorporating hands-on activity-based learning strategies to teach science. Professional development needs identified by Alexander Science Center School teachers were categorized based on their focus on content knowledge, pedagogical content knowledge, or curricular knowledge. Analysis of data collected through interviews and documents revealed that the Alexander Science Center School's professional development program consisted of six venues for providing professional development for teachers including weekly "banked time" sessions taking place within the standard school day, grade-level meetings, teacher support

  19. New Models at Lasell: Q&A with President Michael Alexander

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    Harney, John O.

    2018-01-01

    The "New England Journal of Higher Education" ("NEJHE") Executive Editor John O. Harney had the chance to catch up with Lasell College President Michael Alexander about the small Newton, Massachusetts, college's plans to challenge the higher education business model. The interview is presented in this article.

  20. Alexander Graham Bell (170th birthday anniversary)

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    V. P. Samokhin; K. V. Meshcherinova

    2017-01-01

    A brief overview of the main works and achievements of Alexander Graham Bell, an educated teacher for the hard of hearing and public figure, author of 30 US patents, is mainly given in the field of telephony and sound recording and reproduction. Biographical information about the Bell family, as well as some interesting facts from his life and activities are given. Scotsman by birth, A. Bell from his youthful years was carried away by the acoustic features of the human voice apparatus and dev...

  1. On the Alexander polynominals of alternating two-component links

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    Mark E. Kidwell

    1979-01-01

    Full Text Available Let L be an alternating two-component link with Alexander polynomial Δ(x,y. Then the polynomials (1−xΔ(x,y and (1−yΔ(x,y are alternating. That is, (1−yΔ(x,y can be written as ∑i,jcijxiyj in such a way that (−1i+jcij≥0.

  2. Reflection in Russian public opinion accession to the throne of Emperor Alexander II

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    2016-03-01

    Full Text Available The article deals with the perception of Russian society coming to the throne of Emperor Alexander II in 1855. The author analyzes the internal and external situation in Russia in this period, identifying the most significant factors that influenced the public's attitude to the new monarch, and the expectations that were associated with his coming to power. The article draws parallels between the initial period of the reign of the two liberal Russian monarchs of the XIX century – Alexander I and Alexander II, most clearly expressed not so much in the circumstances of their accession, but in the public mood that prevailed in the country. It presents a broad picture of the "awakening" of public consciousness and activity after the stagnation and oppression of the preceding reign, which was reflected primarily in an effort to think freely and to discuss pressing issues facing the country, as well as contribute to the supreme power in the modernization of social and political relations, awareness where necessary, at this time it becomes clearly. The author identifies semantic levels of social consciousness of the period, indicating the particular circumstances that have shaped them. Much attention is paid to the influence of Russian society of the Crimean War, which in many ways was the starting point of social upheaval transformed in 1855 from a national-patriotic in the socio-political. The author points out that at this time has unique conditions for overcoming the contradictions between state and society and their successful cooperation in the reform of the country. This suggests a significant, perhaps - the crucial role of the public in the selection of the vector conversion of Russia, which has become a feature of the reign of Alexander II.

  3. Der Briefwechsel zwischen Alexander von Humboldt und Karl Ernst von Baer

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    2012-10-01

    Full Text Available Zusammenfassung Der kurze, nicht vollständig erhaltene Briefwechsel zwischen Alexander von Humboldt und Karl Ernst von Baer behandelt sehr verschiedene Themen: Politik, Kriegsgefahr, den Wissenschaftsbetrieb, Auszeichnungen und Tagungen, Embryologie und Cholera. Gemeinsam mit Briefen und Reden ergibt sich dabei ein differenziertes Bild der Beurteilung der beiden Wissenschaftler durch den jeweils anderen. Während Baer sich als Bewunderer Humboldts erweist, erscheint umgekehrt Humboldts Einschätzung Baers als ambivalent. Abstract The short, not completely preserved correspondence between Alexander von Humboldt and Karl Ernst von Baer deals with a wide range of subjects: politics and the danger of war, academic activities, scientific awards and conferences, aspects of embryology and the cholera. Letters to third persons and speeches, together with the correspondence between Humboldt and Baer show a differentiated pattern of mutual appraisal: While Baer always remained an admirer of the elder naturalist, Humboldt’s estimation was characterized by ambivalence.

  4. Alexander Kapp--The First Known User of the Andragogy Concept

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    Loeng, Svein

    2017-01-01

    The German gymnasium teacher Alexander Kapp (1800-1869) was to all appearances the first one to use the "andragogy concept" as a term for "adult learning." In 1833 he published the book "Platon's Erziehungslehre, als Pädagogik für die Einzelnen und als Staatspädagogik. Oder dessen praktische Philosophie." This book…

  5. The Old Serbian Alexander Romance and the Greek Phyllada

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    2014-12-01

    Full Text Available The paper includes a short introduction and four excerpts from the Old Serbian Alexander Romance translated into Polish by Maciej Falski.   Tekst zawiera krótką prezentację zagadnienia filiacji Opowieści o Aleksandrze w bałkańskiej przestrzeni kulturowej oraz przekład fragmentów tzw. Serbskiej Aleksandreidy na język polski.

  6. Teachers of the Alexander Technique in the UK and the people who take their lessons: A national cross-sectional survey.

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    Eldred, J; Hopton, A; Donnison, E; Woodman, J; MacPherson, H

    2015-06-01

    Given the rising profile of the Alexander Technique in the UK, there is a need for a comprehensive description of its teachers and of those who currently take lessons. In a national survey of Alexander teachers, we set out to address this information gap. A cross-sectional survey of 871 UK members of three main Alexander Technique teachers' professional associations was conducted. A questionnaire requested information about their professional background, teaching practice and methods, and about the people who attend lessons and their reasons for seeking help. With an overall response rate of 61%, 534 teachers responded; 74% were female with median age of 58 years, 60% had a higher education qualification, and 95% were self-employed, many with additional non-Alexander paid employment. The majority (87%) offered lessons on their own premises or in a privately rented room, and 19% provided home visits; both individual and group lessons were provided. People who took lessons were predominantly female (66%) with a median age of 48 years, and 91% paid for their lessons privately. Nearly two-thirds (62%) began lessons for reasons related to musculoskeletal conditions, including back symptoms, posture, neck pain, and shoulder pain. Other reasons were general (18%, including well-being), performance-related (10%, including voice-, music-, and sport-related), psychological (5%) and neurological (3%). We estimate that Alexander teachers in the UK provide approximately 400,000 lessons per year. This study provides an overview of Alexander Technique teaching in the UK today and data that may be useful when planning future research. Copyright © 2015 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

  7. Participating in and delivering the ATEAM trial (Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage) interventions for chronic back pain: A qualitative study of professional perspectives.

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    Beattie, Angela; Shaw, Alison; Yardley, Lucy; Little, Paul; Sharp, Debbie

    2010-01-01

    To outline professionals' experiences of participation, perceived benefits and acceptability of the interventions delivered in the ATEAM trial (Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage), for patients with chronic or recurrent back pain. Qualitative study using in-depth interviews was conducted with a purposeful sample of twenty professionals (general practitioners (GPs), nurses, Alexander technique teachers, and massage therapists). Data were recorded, transcribed, and analysed thematically using the constant comparison method. Evidence of effectiveness GPs wanted an evidence base for the interventions, whilst nurses, Alexander technique teachers and massage therapists perceived patient reports of benefit as evidence. Professionals' perception of the acceptability of the intervention: professional perspectives differed, with GPs and nurses viewing the structured nature of exercise prescription and Alexander technique lessons as more beneficial and acceptable than massage in alleviating patients' back pain. Economic cost: the cost to patients pursuing Alexander technique lessons and massage was perceived to be a barrier outside the trial. Inter-professional communication: there was little communication between the professionals groups within the trial. Valuable insights have been gained into the perceived benefits and acceptability of exercise, Alexander technique lessons and massage as interventions for chronic back pain. Lessons in the Alexander technique with or without exercise, was perceived as more beneficial and acceptable than massage by professionals who participated and delivered the ATEAM trial interventions. Copyright 2010 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved.

  8. Die gebruik van die mite in Die werfbobbejaan van Alexander Strachan

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    1996-05-01

    Full Text Available The use of myths in Die werfbobbejaan by Alexander Strachan This article focuses on the rote of Zulu myths in Alexander Strachan’s novel Die werfbobbejaan. It lakes as point of departure sources on mythology like Cuddon (1991, Baldick (1990, Grimal (1969, Levi-Strauss (1979 and Jung (1969. Die werfbobbejaan essentially recounts the story of a man (the adventurer, the academic, the writer, the hunter who also is the central character in Strachan's two preceding novels. Die werfbobbejaan focuses on the completion of an individuation process in the life of the central character, a process already begun in the preceding two novels and which in this novel finally culminates in the confrontation between hunter and baboon. The completion of this process is facilitated by the African milieu of Zululand where people give meaning to their existence by means of myths, and where no distinction is made between the mythic and rational modes of experiencing reality.

  9. Alexander Williamson and the modernisation of Japan.

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    Davies, Alwyn G

    2015-01-01

    One hundred and fifty years ago, five students were smuggled out of feudal Japan and came to London to learn Western technology, governance, and economics. They were put into the care of Alexander Williamson, who was Professor of Chemistry at University College London, and when they went back they, and the students who followed them, became the founders of the modern Japanese state. This is the British side of that remarkable story. Williamson's career and chemistry are briefly reviewed, followed by an account of the students' presence in Britain, and then the commemoration of the sesquicentenary of these events.

  10. Vincent Alexander Bochdalek (1801-1883).

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    Loukas, Marios; El-Sedfy, Abraham; Tubbs, R Shane; Gribben, Walter B; Shoja, Mohammadali M; Cermakova, Andrea

    2008-10-01

    Vincent Alexander Bochdalek, Czech anatomist and professor, was one of the pioneers in describing congenital diaphragmatic hernias in newborns. Interestingly, there is very little in the literature and almost nothing in the English literature regarding this important medical figure. A dedicated individual, Bochdalek had great perseverance, which allowed him to surpass obstacles in both his personal life and career. He is recognized for his accurate description of posterior diaphragmatic herniation, for which during his lifetime, there was no treatment. In addition, Bochdalek has multiple eponyms in his honor: ganglion Bochdalecki, Bochdalek's basket, and the valves of Bochdalek. Always steadfast in his beliefs, Bochdalek fought for the creation of anatomy labs in Prague against society pressures. His devoted study of anatomy, especially of congenital diaphragmatic hernias, laid the foundation for the successful surgical correction of this once lethal anomaly.

  11. "In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great" PBS Series. Teacher's Guide.

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    This teacher's guide correlates with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS) television series "In the Footsteps of Alexander the Great" hosted by historian Michael Wood. The four episodes of the series are entitled: "Son of God"; "Lord of Asia"; "Across the Hindu Kush"; and "To the Ends of the…

  12. Alexander Pechersky Testifies: an Open Page of Sobibor Death Camp History

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    Lev S. Simkin

    2013-01-01

    Full Text Available Here, the author introduces the interrogation of the witness Alexander Aronovich Pechersky, the leader of the German death camp Sobibor Revolt during the World War II. Special attention is attached to the daily life of the death camp. The picture of revolt preparation was completed

  13. De luchtvaart van Alexander de Grote in de verbeelding der Middeleeuwen.

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    Schmidt, Victor Michael

    1988-01-01

    The story of Alexander the Great's Aerial Flight holds a special position among the manifold legendary traditions around the famous world conqueror that were known during the Middle Ages, since no other legend of his miraculous life was represented so often in art as this one. According to the

  14. Stubb : EL saavutas Gruusia kriisi ajal palju / Alexander Stubb ; interv. Liisi Poll

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    2008-01-01

    Intervjuu Soome välisministri Alexander Stubbiga, kes vastab küsimustele, mis puudutavad Euroopa Liidu positsiooni seoses Venemaa agressiooniga Gruusias ja Soome seisukohti seoses NATOga. Euroliidu reaktsioon Venemaa agressioonile Gruusias oli poliitiliselt tugev ja majanduslikult nõrk, arvab ta

  15. Alexander's disease in a neurologically normal child: a case report

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    Guthrie, Scott O.; Knowles, Paul; Marshall, Robert; Burton, Edward M.

    2003-01-01

    We report the clinical and MRI findings of symmetric hyperintensity involving the deep and subcortical white matter of the frontal lobes in a neurologically normal child with macrocephaly. In this patient, a serum test for mutations in glial fibrillary acidic protein, used to diagnose Alexander's disease (AD), was positive. This case indicates an extraordinarily mild or early form of juvenile-onset AD. (orig.)

  16. 78 FR 53630 - Airworthiness Directives; Alexander Schleicher GmbH & Co. Segelflugzeugbau Sailplanes

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    ..., Kansas City, Missouri 64106. For information on the availability of this material at the FAA, call (816...; email: [email protected] . SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION: Discussion We issued a notice of proposed... rod for conformity following Alexander Schleicher Automatischer H[ouml]henruderanschlu[beta] (English...

  17. Vorstenschool. Vier geschiedenisschrijvers over Alexander en hun visie op het keizerschap

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    Mulder-Bakker, Antje Beitske

    1983-01-01

    Alexander the Great has been renowned both in the middle ages and at other times as one of the most celebrated heroes. Stories of his deeds have been handed down in almost every language and civilization. He was known everywhere, loved by everyone. He was world famous. This very fact diminishes his

  18. Alexander Monro Tertius and his works on hydrocephalus.

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    Tubbs, R Shane; Tubbs, Isaiah; Loukas, Marios; Oakes, W Jerry

    2015-03-01

    The Monros of the University of Edinburgh reigned over anatomy instruction for over a century. The last of these men, Monro Tertius, was the weaker teacher of the family but still contributed to the anatomical and surgical literature. Herein, we describe the life of Alexander Monro Tertius and his writings, particularly on childhood hydrocephalus. Monro Tertius will not be remembered as a great anatomist or teacher. However, he collected and published important books on his observations and those of others on hydrocephalus. These texts contained the knowledge of his era on this topic.

  19. Archetypal and new families with Alexander disease and novel mutations in GFAP

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    Messing, Albee; Li, Rong; Naidu, Sakkubai; Taylor, J. Paul; Silverman, Lital; Flint, Daniel; van der Knaap, Marjo S.; Brenner, Michael

    2012-01-01

    To describe genetic analyses of the 2 most thoroughly studied, historically seminal multigenerational families with Alexander disease described prior to the identification of GFAP as the related gene, as well as 1 newly discovered family. Clinical histories were obtained and DNA was analyzed from

  20. The army of Alexander the Great and combat stress syndrome (326 ...

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    In the summer of 326 BC, Alexander the Great's triumphal seven-year campaign in Asia was unexpectedly halted in the upper reaches of the Indus river — not by enemy action, but by the troops' refusal to march further eastwards. A possible reason for such drastic action by an army which had, until that point, followed its ...

  1. Connect the Book. Always Inventing: A Photobiography of Alexander Graham Bell

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    Brodie, Carolyn S.

    2004-01-01

    Cell phones, video phones, voice messaging?one wonders what Alexander Graham Bell would have thought about the many venues today for electronic communication with one another. Bell's March 10, 1876 invention is now 128 years old, but there is no doubt that Bell's "talking machine" changed the world. This article presents a brief review of the…

  2. [An atypical presentation of Infantile Alexander disease lacking macrocephaly].

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    Esmer, Carmen; Villegas-Aguilera, Miguel; Morales-Ibarra, Juan José; Bravo-Oro, Antonio

    Alexander disease is a rare form of leukodystrophy that involves mainly astrocytes; it is inherited in an autosomal recessive manner and occurs by mutations in the GFAP gene, located on chromosome 17q21. It can occur at any age and its infantile form is characterized by macrocephaly, seizures, severe motor and cognitive delay, and progressive spasticity or ataxia. An 8-month-old female was evaluated with a history of neurodevelopmental delay and unprovoked focal motor seizures. Physical examination showed normal head circumference, increased motor responses to tactile and noise stimuli, pyramidal signs and no visceromegalies. Widespread hypodense white matter was found on magnetic resonance and lumbar puncture showed hyperproteinorrachia. Krabbe disease was ruled out by enzymatic assay and gene sequencing of GALC. In the reassessment of the case, abnormalities in neuroimaging lead to suspicion of Alexander disease, and GFAP gene sequencing reported a pathogenic mutation in exon 4 c.716G>A, which caused a change of arginine to histidine at position 239 of the protein (p.Arg239His). The radiographic signs observed in the resonance were decisive for the diagnosis, later confirmed by molecular study. It is important to consider that certain mutations are not associated with macrocephaly, which may cause delay in diagnosis. Copyright © 2016 Hospital Infantil de México Federico Gómez. Publicado por Masson Doyma México S.A. All rights reserved.

  3. What is the perceived impact of Alexander technique lessons on health status, costs and pain management in the real life setting of an English hospital? The results of a mixed methods evaluation of an Alexander technique service for those with chronic back pain

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    2015-01-01

    Background: Randomised controlled trial evidence indicates that Alexander Technique is clinically and cost effective for chronic back pain. The aim of this mixed methods evaluation was to explore the role and perceived impact of Alexander Technique lessons in the naturalistic setting of an acute hospital Pain Management Clinic in England.\\ud \\ud Methods: To capture changes in health status and resource use amongst service users, 43 service users were administered three widely used questionnai...

  4. The presentation of the results of Alexander von Humboldt's voyage to Carlos IV

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    2016-05-01

    Full Text Available Resumen  Desde nuestras primeras investigaciones sobre la estancia de Alexander von Humboldt en España siempre nos sorprendió la ausencia de una mínima relación posterior del sabio prusiano con la corona española y sus autoridades. Iniciada una nueva investigación, encontramos que efectivamente se produjo el envío de un primer trabajo a Carlos IV desde Roma acompañado de una carta de gratitud por la protección recibida durante su viaje americano y de sumisión a la corona española, que ahora presentamos.   Summary Ever since our first research into Alexander von Humboldt's stay in Spain, the absence of an ensuing relationship between the wise Prussian and the Spanish Crown and Authorities had always surprised us. On starting new research, we found that indeed he sent his first work to Carlos IV from Rome accompanied by a letter of gratitude for the protection he had received during his American trip and submission to the Spanish Crown, which we now present. This first literary fruit of his voyage, which Alexander von Humboldt alluded to in the letter is the first instalment of his work Plantes Équinoxiales, Recueillies au Mexique, dans l’ile de Cuba, dans les provinces de Caracas, de Cumana etc., published in Paris in 1805.   Zusammenfassung Seit unseren ersten Forschungen über den Aufenthalt Alexander von Humboldts in Spanien hat uns das Fehlen einer hieran anschließenden Beziehung des preußischen Wissenschaftlers mit der spanischen Krone und ihren Behörden erstaunt. Im Laufe einer erneuten Aufnahme der Forschung, haben wir nun entdeckt, dass Humboldt in der Tat von Rom aus eine erste Arbeit an Karl IV gesandt hatte, zusammen mit einem Schreiben des Dankes (für den während der amerikanischen Reise erhaltenen Schutz sowie seiner Unterordnung unter die spanische Krone, das wir nun präsentieren. Das erste literarische Ergebnis seiner Reise, auf das Humboldt in diesem Brief verweist, ist der erste Faszikel seines Werkes

  5. Book review: An Introduction to Audio Content Analysis: Applications in Signal Processing and Music Informatics by Alexander Lerch

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    2013-01-01

    A critical review of the book: An Introduction to Audio Content Analysis: Applications in Signal Processing and Music Informatics, by Alexander Lerch, October 2012, Wiley-IEEE Press. ISBN: 978-1-118-26682-3, Hardcover, 272 pages, 503 references. List price $125.00......A critical review of the book: An Introduction to Audio Content Analysis: Applications in Signal Processing and Music Informatics, by Alexander Lerch, October 2012, Wiley-IEEE Press. ISBN: 978-1-118-26682-3, Hardcover, 272 pages, 503 references. List price $125.00...

  6. Identität und Differenz Goethes Faust und Alexander von Humboldt

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    Heinz Krumpel

    2007-04-01

    Full Text Available Article in German, Abstracts in English, Spanish and GermanIn the article “Identity and difference between Goethe`s Faust and Alexander von Humboldt” the issue of how much Faust is contained in Humboldt and in which way Goethe`s Faust has to be related to Alexander von Humboldt is discussed. Here the connection of activity, knowledge and vision as well as the relationship between humans and nature are central to the examination. Goethe and Humboldt were greatly influenced by the enlightenment. Their ideas and visions show us today that modernity is an incomplete project. In Goethe`s Faust the question of the essence of mankind is posed because there is a hint of Faust and Mephisto in each human. With Humboldt those principles acted among other things as a driving force for greater productitivity and the extraction of knowledge. Even though Faust did not fail in his bet with Mephisto, on the other hand he also did not win. Humboldt, however, would have won the bet. Considering the global ecological crisis and regional conflicts today the idea of the relation of Goethe´s Faust and Humboldt has an astonishing relevance.

  7. Russia's Literary Genius Alexander Pushkin: The Great-Grandson of an African Slave.

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    Lounsbery, Anne

    2000-01-01

    Alexander Pushkin, Russia's most celebrated literary figure, descended from an African slave. On both parents' sides, he was related to Avram Petrovich Gannibal, who was born to an African prince and abducted to become a slave to a Russian diplomat. Pushkin chose to pride himself on both his aristocratic life and his African ancestry. (SM)

  8. Trace element analysis of Alexander the Great's silver tetradrachms minted in Macedonia

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    Kallithrakas-Kontos, N.; Katsanos, A.A.; Touratsoglou, J.

    2000-01-01

    The coinage of Alexander the Great presents a special interest because of its international character in the frame of the ancient times. At least 31 mints (from Aigai to Babylon and from Pella to Alexandreia) operated in the vast state, which was created by Alexander in just over 10 years (334-323 BC). Impressive quantities of tetradrachms were consequently minted for the economic affairs of an expanding state. The mints continued to be active and after the premature death of the Macedonian king, producing among others and tetradrachms in his name. The elemental chemical composition of silver tetradrachms minted in Amphipolis as well as in other Macedonian Greek cities was analysed by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF), and 12 elements were determined. The problem of the patina (silver corrosion layer) effects on the results was examined by analysis before and after the corrosion product removal. From the results of the chemical composition, a similar numismatic policy is deduced for all the analysed coin as well as metal provenance indications for some of the coins

  9. UKRAINIAN HUT AS THE ARCHETYPAL MODEL IN THE WORKS OF ALEXANDER DOVZHENKO

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    2016-04-01

    Full Text Available Raising of problem. Archetypal model of national dwelling is the basic and determining element of material and spiritual culture, because design features, decorative artwork, ornamentation housing, amulet symbols as elements of the home’s interior structure the ideological system and act as a kind of code for understanding the primary landmark of the national worldview. The purpose. Identify the main components of the design features of the Ukrainian house image on the material of the story "Izba" and the tale "the Enchanted Desna" Alexander Dovzhenko. Conclusions. Research of reproduction features of the Ukrainian hut image in the art world of Alexander Dovzhenko allowed to structure arhetipo model of national dwelling, which appears as the center of the universe and as the source of all organic life forms. Antagonism of the profane and of the sacred can be solved through a paradoxical focus of such binary oppositions as power/spiritual strength, closeness/openness. An important means of the essential characteristics revealing of the house image is the apophaticism device.

  10. Marathon man: the stubborn persistence of Alexander Kluge, German cinema's polymathic master strategist

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    Elsaesser, T.

    2008-01-01

    On the occasion of his 75th birthday in 2008, German filmmaker Alexander Kluge is profiled in detail, and his films are examined in chronological order. The movies discussed are "Abscied von Gestern" ("Yesterday Girl," 1966), "Die Artisten in der Zirkuskuppel: Ratlos" ("Artists Under the Big Top:

  11. Reminescência da Guerra Fria: Alexander Haig (02-12-1924 a 20-02-2010

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    Virgílio Caixeta Arraes

    2010-06-01

    Full Text Available O artigo biografa o General Alexander Haig, figura de destaque na gestão de Richard Nixon e Ronald Reagan. Descreve a ambição do militar em ser ele mesmo Presidente dos Estados Unidos.

  12. Alexander Kratochvil. Aufbruch und Rückkehr: Ukrainische und tschechische Prosa im Zeichen der Postmoderne.

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    Full Text Available Alexander Kratochvil. Aufbruch und Rückkehr: Ukrainische und tschechische Prosa im Zeichen der Postmoderne. [Venturing Forth and Coming Back: Ukrainian and Czech Prose in the Context of Postmodernity.] Berlin: Kulturverlag Kadmos, 2013. 311 pp. Bibliography. Index. Paper.

  13. Reminescência da Guerra Fria: Alexander Haig (02-12-1924 a 20-02-2010

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    2010-03-01

    Full Text Available O artigo biografa o General Alexander Haig, figura de destaque na gestão de Richard Nixon e Ronald Reagan. Descreve a ambição do militar em ser ele mesmo Presidente dos Estados Unidos.

  14. Friendly Letters on the Correspondence of Helen Keller, Anne Sullivan, and Alexander Graham Bell.

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    Blatt, Burton

    1985-01-01

    Excerpts from the letters between Alexander Graham Bell and Anne Sullivan and Helen Keller are given to illustrate the educational and personal growth of Helen Keller as well as the educational philosophy of Bell regarding the education of the deaf blind. (DB)

  15. La pasión de Alexander Crichton

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    Matusevich, Daniel

    2015-12-01

    Full Text Available Alexander Crichton was born in Edinburgh in 1763; he graduated from Leyden University and travelled through Berlín, Paris, Stuttgart, Prague and Gotinga to perfect his knowledge in medicine while he establish a deep connection between the social media and the culture of those places. On 1798 he published An inquiry into the nature and origin of Mental Derangement, the only book he wrote dedicated to madness. In this paper we review some questions referred to the general method that the author applies, his contributions to the semiotics of the mind and to the analysis of the process of aging and the function of the attention; we also take a look to his conception of the world of passions and of madness, who influenced Philippe Pinel and Dominique Esquirol and also constitute a cornerstone in the birth of psychiatry.Alexander Crichton, nació en Edimburgo en 1763, se graduó en la Universidad de Leyden y completó su formación médica en Berlín, Paris, Stuttgart, Praga y Gotinga, vinculándose estrechamente con el ambiente social y cultural de esos prestigiosos centros europeos. En el año 1798 publicó An Inquiry into the nature and origin of Mental Derangement (Investigación sobre la naturaleza y el origen del trastorno mental, única obra de su autoría dedicada a la locura. En este artículo se analizan algunas cuestiones referidas al método general que aplica el autor para la concepción de su obra, sus contribuciones a la semiología de la mente, al análisis del proceso de envejecimiento y a la función de la atención, para detenernos, finalmente, en su conceptuación del mundo de las pasiones y de la locura que fueron retomadas por otros autores como Philippe Pinel y Dominique Esquirol, y que constituyeron un antecedente fundamental en el nacimiento de la psiquiatría.

  16. On the carbonic acid distributed in the atmosphere, of Alexander Von Humboldt

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    Pelkoswski, Joaquin

    2001-01-01

    Translation that is made of a essay of Alexander Von Humboldt in which describes their own experiences related with the carbon dioxide (denominated carbonic acid in that time) in the atmosphere and in the we can capture the big difficulties around their measurement and their presence in the great gassy cover that surrounds us and it allows us to live

  17. Leni Alexander Pollack (1924-2005

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    2007-06-01

    Full Text Available El estudio de Leni Alexander Pollack, considerada la compositora nacional más importante del siglo XX, expande y profundiza nuestro conocimiento del aporte de la mujer a la creación musical chilena. En el presente trabajo las entrevistas personales fueron no sólo la fuente primaria para obtener los antecedentes biográficos iniciales, sino también una oportunidad para discutir y aclarar asuntos de estética, tendencias y estilo. Sobre estas bases se analizan tres obras específicas, consideradas como demarcatorias de la evolución de sus recursos creativos. El catálogo de sus obras es una muestra vívida de la gran versatilidad de la compositora en el libre uso de los parámetros musicales, como elementos básicos generadores de toda una obra y, a la vez, en las sugerencias que hace a los instrumentistas- intérpretes o a los actores de su hörspiel o "teatro para escuchar". En suma, sus composiciones y escritos académicos, a los que se agrega la difusión radial comentada de la música contemporánea en Chile y en el extranjero, confirman su calidad de representante itinerante y portavoz de la vanguardia musical del siglo XXLeni Alexander Pollack, has been considered the most important national female composer of the 20th century. The study of her musical composition has contributed to further our knowledge of women's contributions to musical creation in Chile. For the present paper, personal interviews were not only a primary source for the initial biographical information, but also an opportunity to discuss with the composer topics related to aesthetics, tendencies and style. Upon these bases, three specific works are analyzed, which are considered turning points in the evolution of her creative resources. The catalog of her work is a vivid demonstration of her versatility in the free use of musical parameters, which can be seen as basic element in the generation of complete works, as well as in the suggestions she offers to the

  18. Review of the secret committees deal with old beliver’s schism in the reign of the Emperor Alexander I

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    2012-06-01

    Full Text Available The article discusses a history of secret committees deal with measures against old believer’s schism. The author studied archival documents possible to consider confessional politics of the Emperor Alexander I as a new stage of struggle with the old believer’s schism. The first secret committee was established by order of Emperor Alexander I in 1820. This committee was a unique phenomenon in the history of the secret committees of the 19th century and the first experience ofjoint efforts of Church and State against.

  19. The 'horns' of a medical dilemma: Alexander the Great.

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    Russell, Gül A

    2004-06-01

    Retrospective 'diagnosis' of clinical disorders of famous historical figures has been of medical interest. In the absence of a patient's 'body', the validity of 'physical symptoms' and their interpretation by contemporary diagnostic criteria are questionable. When the symptoms have been gleaned from the patients's effigy which, as in the case of Alexander the Great, is submerged in legend, the enterprise becomes inherently hazardous. In the present paper, some of the conceptual problems underlying retrospective diagnoses will be identified. Then the use of iconographic records, such as numismatics and sculpture, to provide evidence of clinical symptoms will be shown to be highly misleading.

  20. Alexander von Humboldt's perceptions of colonial Spanish America.

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    Rebok, Sandra

    2009-01-01

    This study presents an in-depth analysis of Alexander von Humboldt's descriptions and critical comments on the colonial society of the different regions he visited during his well-known expedition through the Americas (1799-1804). The criticisms of colonialism that he expressed, reflecting his personal convictions, have already been the focal point of many studies, but Humboldt also was able to offer a more differentiated assessment through comparisons of regional and local traditions and developments. This essay focuses on his personal diaries, which offer many interesting comments on colonial societies. These considerations and impressions made during the expedition are of particular scholarly value since they were not subject to censorship of any kind.

  1. Alexander William Bickerton: New Zealand’s First Astrophysicist?

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    Gilmore, Gerard F.

    Alexander Bickerton (1842-1929) is of interest to the student of New Zealand astronomical history in several ways. He was the first Professor at Canterbury University College, and had a significant effect on the early development of the University; he was a prominent and successful teacher, Ernest Rutherford being his most famous student; he was a social activist in Victorian Christchurch, eventually establishing a small commune; and he was the originator of the stellar collision theory of novae and other astronomical phenomena. This chapter, which is a slightly revised version of Gilmore (Southern Stars, 29, 87-108, 1982), provides a summary of Bickerton's life and theories, and a bibliography for further reading.

  2. German-Iowan Strategies in Celebrating the Centennial of Alexander von Humboldt’s Birth

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    2014-12-01

    Full Text Available The two largest cities of Eastern Iowa on the shore of the Mississippi River are Dubuque and Davenport. In each city, an elite group of German-Iowan leaders emerged by the late 1850s. Bill Roba describes and examines their strategies in celebrating the Centennial of Alexander von Humboldt’s Birth.

  3. Alexander of Macedon, the greatest warrior of all times: did he have seizures?

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    Hughes, John R

    2004-10-01

    Alexander the Great (356-323 BC) was likely "the most incomparable general the world has ever seen." His name is often listed among the famous individuals in history who have had seizures. Examination of his illnesses reveals that in 333 BC he entered Tarsus, hot and exhausted, and plunged himself into the River Cydnus, ice-cold from melting mountain snows. His cramps were so severe that he was rescued half-conscious and ashen white, and quickly developed acute pneumonia. Only one doctor dared give him a medication, known for producing powerful and immediate effects. Immediately after drinking this medicine "he lost his speech and falling into a swoon, he had scarcely any sense or pulse left" (Plutarch, ad 75). His reactions were the direct effect of the medication, and this and only this phrase represents the "evidence" for epilepsy. None of his other illnesses involved seizures. Clearly, Alexander the Great did not have epilepsy and his name should be removed from the list of famous individuals who have had seizures.

  4. Alexander von Humboldt” als Name für Forschungsschiffe vor dem Hintergrund seiner meereskundlichen Arbeiten

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    Gerhard Kortum

    2002-10-01

    Full Text Available Article in German, Abstract in English. A. v. Humboldt as a Name of Research VesselsA number of special purpose vessels in the world carried or carry the name of Alexander von Humboldt, who had substantial interests in oceanography. However, most of his marine texts are scattered over his major works, and he never finished his manuscript on ocean circulation. But there is a general agreement that A. v. Humboldt was one of the pioneers of marine sciences. He made his own observations on the sailing vessels he used on his expedition to the Neotropics, mainly concerning sea surface temperatures. In 2002 there was a discussion in Germany about the name of a new research vessel which is going to be commissioned in the summer of 2004. It was suggested by the science community to take the name of „Alexander von Humboldt“ again, as the new vessel is replacing a medium-sized ship with this name operated now by the Baltic Sea Research Institute in Rostock-Warnemünde. This vessel has been in service from 1970 to 1990 for the Academy of Sciences of the former German Democratic Republic. The first German research vessel „Alexander von Humboldt“ was a fishing trawler (1939. Furthermore, Peru and Mexico operate research vessels bearing Humboldt’s name. The best known „Alexander von Humboldt“ is an ocean going sailing ship of the International Sail Training Association, based in Bremen. She is engaged in educational programmes and went the South America in 1999 following Humboldt’s route. Thus, Humboldt’s marine legacy is preserved. The proposal to use the undisputed name of this great all-round scientist for the new German vessel under construction now was not successful. A high-ranking jury decided to prefer “Maria Sibylla Merian” (1647-1717, which was suggested by a young student in a nation-wide competition to find a name. As Humboldt 100 years later, she went to South America to study plants and other fields of natural history.

  5. Reluctant genius Alexander Graham Bell and the passion for invention

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    Gray, Charlotte

    2011-01-01

    The popular image of Alexander Graham Bell is that of an elderly American patriarch, memorable only for his paunch, his Santa Claus beard, and the invention of the telephone. In this magisterial reassessment based on thorough new research, acclaimed biographer Charlotte Gray reveals Bell's wide-ranging passion for invention and delves into the private life that supported his genius. The child of a speech therapist and a deaf mother, and possessed of superbly acute hearing, Bell developed an early interest in sound. His understanding of how sound waves might relate to electrical waves enabled h

  6. Close to the Clothes : Materiality and Sophisticated Archaism in Alexander van Slobbe’s Design Practices

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    Baronian, M.-A.

    This article looks at the work of contemporary Dutch fashion designer Alexander van Slobbe (1959) and examines how, since the 1990s, his fashion practices have consistently and consciously put forward a unique reflection on questions related to materiality, sophisticated archaism, luxury,

  7. Close to the Clothes: Materiality and Sophisticated Archaism in Alexander van Slobbe’s Design Practices

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    Baronian, M.-A.

    This article looks at the work of contemporary Dutch fashion designer Alexander van Slobbe (1959) and examines how, since the 1990s, his fashion practices have consistently and consciously put forward a unique reflection on questions related to materiality, sophisticated archaism, luxury,

  8. Conditions of Antonin seam exploitation in the open pit Druzba near Sokolov with regard to the protection of thermal and mineral water resources in Karlovy Vary

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    Grmela, A.; Sterba, J.

    1997-01-01

    From new structural-tectonic findings concerning the extent and character of the Nove Sedlo fault in the area of the Druzba open pit in the Sokolov Basin, it is evident that it is a form of listric fault of shallow range, ending in an intermediate slip. This finding has a decisive relevance for deciding as to the current placement of the pit in the protection zone of Karlovy Vary's thermal springs. For the purposes of the exploitation of the Antonin seam, it is necessary to create a network of multipurpose bore holes at the bottom of the pit and in front of the working face for the regulation of pressure in the basal aquifer and to ensure unity of monitoring and its complex evaluation on the basis of numerical modelling of the hydrodynamic state of the basal aquifer and the geotechnical processes of the seam's impermeable bedrock. 4 refs

  9. Trace element analysis of Alexander the Great's silver tetradrachms minted in Macedonia

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    Kallithrakas-Kontos, N. E-mail: kalli@mred.tuc.gr; Katsanos, A.A.; Touratsoglou, J

    2000-11-01

    The coinage of Alexander the Great presents a special interest because of its international character in the frame of the ancient times. At least 31 mints (from Aigai to Babylon and from Pella to Alexandreia) operated in the vast state, which was created by Alexander in just over 10 years (334-323 BC). Impressive quantities of tetradrachms were consequently minted for the economic affairs of an expanding state. The mints continued to be active and after the premature death of the Macedonian king, producing among others and tetradrachms in his name. The elemental chemical composition of silver tetradrachms minted in Amphipolis as well as in other Macedonian Greek cities was analysed by energy dispersive X-ray fluorescence (EDXRF), and 12 elements were determined. The problem of the patina (silver corrosion layer) effects on the results was examined by analysis before and after the corrosion product removal. From the results of the chemical composition, a similar numismatic policy is deduced for all the analysed coin as well as metal provenance indications for some of the coins.

  10. Alexander's law revisited.

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    Jacobson, Gary P; McCaslin, Devin L; Kaylie, David M

    2008-09-01

    It is a common occurrence in the balance function laboratory to evaluate patients in the post-acute period following unilateral vestibular system impairment. It is important to be able to differentiate spontaneous nystagmus (SN) emanating from peripheral vestibular system impairments from asymmetric gaze-evoked nystagmus (GEN) that originates from central ocular motility impairment. To describe the three elements of Alexander's Law (AL) that have been used to define SN from unilateral peripheral impairment. Additionally, a fourth element is described (i.e., augmentation of spontaneous nystagmus from unilateral peripheral vestibular system impairment) that differentiates nystagmus of peripheral vestibular system origin from nystagmus that originates from a central eye movement disorder. Case reports. Case data were obtained from two patients both showing a nystagmus that followed AL. None Videonystagmography (VNG), rotational, vestibular evoked myogenic potential (VEMP), and neuro-imaging studies were presented for each patient. The nystagmus in Case 1 occurred as a result of a unilateral, peripheral, vestibular system impairment. The nystagmus was direction-fixed and intensified in the vision-denied condition. The nystagmus in Case 2, by appearance identical to that in Case 1, was an asymmetric gaze-evoked nystagmus originating from a space-occupying lesion in the cerebello-pontine angle. Unlike Case 1, the nystagmus did not augment in the vision-denied condition. Although nystagmus following AL usually occurs in acute peripheral vestibular system impairment, it can occur in cases of central eye movement impairment. The key element is whether the SN that follows AL is attenuated or augmented in the vision-denied condition. The SN from a unilateral peripheral vestibular system impairment should augment in the vision denied condition. An asymmetric GEN will either not augment, decrease in magnitude, or disappear entirely, in the vision-denied condition.

  11. The Doors to Home and History: Post-Colonial Identities in Meena Alexander and Bharati Mukherjee.

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    Dave, Shilpa

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    Examines postcolonial inquiry and studies of identity in Asians of Indian descent, focusing on the works of Meena Alexander and Bharati Mukherjee. Their commentaries on India and immigrant cultures are constantly influenced by a history dependent on Western tradition, although both authors resist the stereotypical definitions imposed by the West.…

  12. Hypertextuality in the Alexander von Humboldt Digital Library

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    Full Text Available To do justice to the legacy of Alexander von Humboldt, a 19th century German scientist and explorer an information and knowledge management system is required to preserve the author's original intent and promote an awareness of all his relevant works. Although all of Humboldt's works can be found on the internet as digitized papers, the complexity and internal interconnectivity of the writings is not very transparent. Humboldt's concepts of interaction cannot be adequately represented only by digitized papers or scanned documents. The Humboldt Portal is an attempt to create a new generation of digital libraries, providing a new form of interaction and synthesis between humanistic texts and scientific observation. The digital version of his documents supplies dynamic links to sources, maps, images, graphs and relevant texts in accordance with his visions, because "everything is interconnectedness".

  13. Comparative-historical method in Slavic linguistics and Alexander Vostokov’s philological intuitions

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    The article is devoted to the estimation of Alexander Vostokov’s (1781-1864) contribution to the formation and development of the Slavic philology as a scientific discipline. In the foundation of the research there is the analyses of Vostokov’s work “Judgement about the Slavic language”, which has become the result of the scientist’s study the oldest Russian manuscript “Ostromir Gospels”. Vostokov devised a new method for the Slavic philology, which is used to call comparative-historical in m...

  14. A Review of Passionate Patron: The Life of Alexander Hardcastle and the Greek Temples of Agrigento

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    Full Text Available Richardson’s 143-page book provides an interesting account on the life of Alexander Hardcastle (London, 1872 – Agrigento, 1933, a rich English patron and archaeologist, who operated in Sicily during the early twentieth century. Son of Hernt and Marie Sophie Hardcastle Herschel, Alexander took his military service in the Royal Navy, gaining a thorough technical knowledge, which he successfully used in Sicily. After he obtained a passport in December 1920, Hardcastle moved to Girgenti (now Agrigento, where he purchased a new house, the so-called Villa Aurea , and allocated private funds to perform excavations and massive renovation works at the nearby Greek temples of Akragas . In particular, he restored eight columns of the Temples of Herakles  and Demetra , and excavated part of the ancient city walls in the 1920s. His activity caused a great sensation in both Sicily and Great Britain, as articles in newspapers clearly testify.

  15. The architect Alexander Iosif Bernardazzi (1831–1907 and his first projects in Bessarabia

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    Full Text Available This year marks the 185th birthday of the famous architect A. I. Bernardazzi, who is also known for creating various historic buildings in the Northern Caucasus, Ukraine and Bessarabia. The archival documents provide evidence of the beginning of Bernardazzi’s architectural career, when he was appointed as technician for the arrangement of the towns Akkerman and Bendery in 1853, as well as for building some bridges and causeways in those districts. In 1855 he participated in the setting of the third market at the Forest square, which was his first mission in Kishinev. Alexander Bernardazzi performed the duty of municipal architect from 1856 to 1878 replacing Luca Zaushkevich, another architect of Kishinev. In Bessarabia he designed and built buildings such as the temporary theatre, the Lutheran school, the railway station, the Greek Church, Manuk-Bey’s Palace etc. He also dealt with the pavement of streets, the construction of the urban water supply system and the cast-iron fence in Kishinev public garden. After his departure to Odessa, in the second half of the XX century, Alexander Bernardazzi continued to design social facilities in Bessarabia, which became best examples of European architecture.

  16. Alexander Claver, Dutch Commerce and Chinese Merchants in Java. Colonial Relationships in Trade and Finance, 1800-1942

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    Full Text Available Alexander Claver, Dutch Commerce and Chinese Merchants in Java. Colonial Relationships in Trade and Finance, 1800-1942 (Verhandelingen van het Koninklijk Instituut voor Taal-, Land- en Volkenkunde 291; Leiden, Boston: Brill, 2014, xxiv + 442 pp., ISBN 978 90 04 25657 6.

  17. The birth of Russian intelligentsia from the spirit of the enlightenment: Alexander Radishchev

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    Full Text Available This text is the second part of a study about Alexander Radishchev, one of the leading representatives of Enlightenment in Russia's XVIII Century. Starting with explanation of the 'enlightened absolutism' of Catherine the Great, the author analyses the political and social ideas presented in Radishchev's book Journey from St. Petersburg to Moscow. Considering Radishchev as a 'father of Russian intelligentsia', the author stress that Radishchev's social criticism anticipated the later phenomenon of 'dissidence'.

  18. Drone-Borne Hyperspectral Monitoring of Acid Mine Drainage: An Example from the Sokolov Lignite District

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    Full Text Available This contribution explores the potential of unmanned aerial systems (UAS to monitor areas affected by acid mine drainage (AMD. AMD is an environmental phenomenon that usually develops in the vicinity of mining operations or in post-mining landscapes. The investigated area covers a re-cultivated tailing in the Sokolov lignite district of the Czech Republic. A high abundance of AMD minerals occurs in a confined space of the selected test site and illustrates potential environmental issues. The mine waste material contains pyrite and its consecutive weathering products, mainly iron hydroxides and oxides. These affect the natural pH values of the Earth’s surface. Prior research done in this area relies on satellite and airborne data, and our approach focuses on lightweight drone systems that enables rapid deployment for field campaigns and consequently-repeated surveys. High spatial image resolutions and precise target determination are additional advantages. Four field and flight campaigns were conducted from April to September 2016. For validation, the waste heap was probed in situ for pH, X-ray fluorescence (XRF, and reflectance spectrometry. Ground truth was achieved by collecting samples that were characterized for pH, X-ray diffraction, and XRF in laboratory conditions. Hyperspectral data were processed and corrected for atmospheric, topographic, and illumination effects using accurate digital elevation models (DEMs. High-resolution point clouds and DEMs were built from drone-borne RGB data using structure-from-motion multi-view-stereo photogrammetry. The supervised classification of hyperspectral image (HSI data suggests the presence of jarosite and goethite minerals associated with the acidic environmental conditions (pH range 2.3–2.8 in situ. We identified specific iron absorption bands in the UAS-HSI data. These features were confirmed by ground-truth spectroscopy. The distribution of in situ pH data validates the UAS-based mineral

  19. Das Ganze der Natur Alexander von Humboldt und das romantische Forschungsprogramm

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    2002-10-01

    Full Text Available Article in German, Abstracts in English, German and Spanish. The wholeness of natureAlexander von Humboldt and the romantic research programIt does not seem to be clear whether there is a tight junction between the humboldian science and the romantic research program. But by recognizing the principal aim of Humboldts concept – the representation of nature as a whole – one can see how Humboldts view has been developed in contact with romantic ideas. This investigation analyses Humboldts research program in consideration of its main features and the special relations between science, philosophy of nature, feeling of nature, history and art.

  20. The remarkable medical lineage of the Monro family: contributions of Alexander primus, secundus, and tertius.

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    Wu, Osmond C; Manjila, Sunil; Malakooti, Nima; Cohen, Alan R

    2012-06-01

    Among the families that have influenced the development of modern medicine into what it is today, the Monro lineage stands as one of the most notable. Alexander Monro primus (1697-1767) was the first of 3 generations with the same name, a dynasty that spanned 126 years occupying the Chair of Anatomy one after the other at the University of Edinburgh. After becoming Professor of Anatomy at the University of Edinburgh in 1719, Monro primus played a principal role in the establishment of the University of Edinburgh School of Medicine and the Edinburgh Royal Infirmary. In 1726, he published The Anatomy of the Humane Bones, of which 8 editions were printed during his lifetime. His son, Alexander Monro secundus (1733-1817), arguably the most notable of the 3 men, succeeded him as Professor of Anatomy. A highly regarded lecturer and anatomist, Monro secundus studied under many great physicians, including William Hunter and Johann Friedrich Meckel the Elder, and was also teacher to other well-known figures at the time, such as Joseph Black and Thomas Trotter. His most notable contributions include his work with the lymphatic system, the interventricular foramen (of Monro), and the Monro-Kellie doctrine. Alexander Monro tertius (1773-1859), the last of the dynasty, also succeeded his father as Professor of Anatomy. His work included insights into abdominal aortic aneurysms and the anatomy of the genitourinary system. The prominent association of the Monro family with the University of Edinburgh and the effects of a tenured professorship under the concept of "Ad vitam aut culpam" over successive generations are also described. To the best of the authors' knowledge, this historical review of the Monro family is among the few published in neurosurgical literature. A vivid historical overview of the medical contributions of the most famous and influential dynasty of physicians in Edinburgh at that time is provided, with relevant excerpts from original publications.

  1. EVANGELICAL IMAGES AND MOTIFS IN SERGEY ORLOV'S POEMS ABOUT THE BATTLE OF KULIKOVO (IN COMPARISON WITH ALEXANDER BLOK'S CYCLE OF POEMS "ON THE FIELD OF KULIKOVO"

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    Svetlana Olegovna Zakharchenko

    2013-11-01

    Full Text Available The Battle of Kulikovo is one of the most significant events in Russian history. This article studies five poems by Alexander Blok and Sergey Orlov devoted to this battle. Alexander Blok's cycle of poems On the Field of Kulikovo prophetically predicts future changes in Russia. Sergey Orlov's poems devoted to this historical event can be seen as a certain indicator of his creative evolution. The image of the homeland, as well as the image of his wife (widow, both in Blok's and Orlov's poems originates from the image of the Mother of God. Images of a celestial body used by both poets are associated with military paraphernalia and arise from the evangelical images, while the warrior image is based on the evangelical image of brotherhood. Poetic experience of Alexander Blok and Sergey Orlov reveals Orthodox roots that nourish the entire Russian culture.

  2. A stone at the Siege of Cyropolis and the death of Alexander the Great.

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    Williams, Andrew N; Arnott, Robert

    2004-06-01

    Alexander the Great was struck by a stone at the Siege of Cyropolis in 329 BC and was rendered temporarily blind and inaudible as a result. Although other authors have written extensively about the likely pathological effects of this injury, none have suggested carotid artery dissection as a possible cause. We present evidence that this should be considered as a differential diagnosis and how it might explain an unusual symptom seen at his deathbed in Babylon six years later.

  3. Unterwegs zum Weltbewußtsein. Alexander von Humboldts Wissenschaftsverständnis und die Entstehung einer ethisch fundierten Weltanschauung

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    Ottmar Ette

    2000-10-01

    Full Text Available Article in German, Abstracts in English and Spanish. Towards Global Consciousness. Alexander von Humboldt's Conception of Science and the emerging ethical Weltanschauung. In the context of recent reflections upon global ethics (Hans Küng, global democracy (Otfried Höffe and a new cultural situation after the end of the Cold War (Clifford Geertz, Alexander von Humboldt's concept of global consciousness (Weltbewußtsein marks a decisive point in the ungoing process of the construction of a new ethics of globalization. This article tries to show how Humboldt's transdisciplinary and intercultural conception of sience as WorldWideWeb integrates Kant's philosophical visions of global political institutions and formulates a critique of the non-empirical foundations of Hegel's teleological Weltanschauung. From his Visions of Nature and his Personal Narrative to his Cosmos, Humboldt's theory and practice of science help us to find a new ethos and new answers to the contemporary questions of divergent modernities.

  4. Geschichte der Natur bei Alexander von Humboldt

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    Christian Helmreich

    2009-05-01

    Full Text Available Article in German, Abstracts in English, German and French.This article analyses the importance of an historical view of nature in the works of Alexander von Humboldt. In several of his first writings, Humboldt seems to outline the importance of what one may call history of nature. But even before his famous American travel, his position changed and he became reluctant to accept the seriousness of historical enquiry in the area of natural sciences: if we want to reconstruct the past state of nature, we cannot rely on empirical proofs; and history of nature is therefore necessarily based on uncertain hypotheses. Humboldt kept his sceptical attitude in the first decades of the 19th century, despite the positive results of the palaeontological researches of his scientific colleagues. However, he gradually convinced himself of the scientific interest of historical investigations in the natural sciences. The Cosmos paradoxally displays two apparently conflicting points of view: in his methodological remarks, Humboldt maintains that precise accounts of the past state of nature are out of reach of human knowledge, yet elsewhere in the same Cosmos he gives broad and rather vivid descriptions of the eventful history of nature.

  5. The Alexander Technique and musicians: a systematic review of controlled trials.

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    Klein, Sabine D; Bayard, Claudine; Wolf, Ursula

    2014-10-24

    Musculoskeletal disorders, stress and performance anxiety are common in musicians. Therefore, some use the Alexander Technique (AT), a psycho-physical method that helps to release unnecessary muscle tension and re-educates non-beneficial movement patterns through intentional inhibition of unwanted habitual behaviours. According to a recent review AT sessions may be effective for chronic back pain. This review aimed to evaluate the evidence for the effectiveness of AT sessions on musicians' performance, anxiety, respiratory function and posture. The following electronic databases were searched up to February 2014 for relevant publications: PUBMED, Google Scholar, CINAHL, EMBASE, AMED, PsycINFO and RILM. The search criteria were "Alexander Technique" AND "music*". References were searched, and experts and societies of AT or musicians' medicine contacted for further publications. 237 citations were assessed. 12 studies were included for further analysis, 5 of which were randomised controlled trials (RCTs), 5 controlled but not randomised (CTs), and 2 mixed methods studies. Main outcome measures in RCTs and CTs were music performance, respiratory function, performance anxiety, body use and posture. Music performance was judged by external experts and found to be improved by AT in 1 of 3 RCTs; in 1 RCT comparing neurofeedback (NF) to AT, only NF caused improvements. Respiratory function was investigated in 2 RCTs, but not improved by AT training. Performance anxiety was mostly assessed by questionnaires and decreased by AT in 2 of 2 RCTs and in 2 of 2 CTs. A variety of outcome measures has been used to investigate the effectiveness of AT sessions in musicians. Evidence from RCTs and CTs suggests that AT sessions may improve performance anxiety in musicians. Effects on music performance, respiratory function and posture yet remain inconclusive. Future trials with well-established study designs are warranted to further and more reliably explore the potential of AT in the

  6. Riding on the Back of a Giant: Adding Malta to the "5 Cultures" Study by Robin Alexander

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    Peresso, Randolph

    2017-01-01

    This paper focuses on the methodology adopted for Malta+5, which builds on Robin Alexander's work by comparing the five pedagogical cultures he studied to the one in Malta. It reflects critically on the research process adopted in this study, and shows how, despite the very limited experience and resources, applying the methodology, frameworks and…

  7. Alexander the Great's tombolos at Tyre and Alexandria, eastern Mediterranean

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    Marriner, N.; Goiran, J. P.; Morhange, C.

    2008-08-01

    Tyre and Alexandria's coastlines are today characterised by wave-dominated tombolos, peculiar sand isthmuses that link former islands to the adjacent continent. Paradoxically, despite a long history of inquiry into spit and barrier formation, understanding of the dynamics and sedimentary history of tombolos over the Holocene timescale is poor. At Tyre and Alexandria we demonstrate that these rare coastal features are the heritage of a long history of natural morphodynamic forcing and human impacts. In 332 BC, following a protracted seven-month siege of the city, Alexander the Great's engineers cleverly exploited a shallow sublittoral sand bank to seize the island fortress; Tyre's causeway served as a prototype for Alexandria's Heptastadium built a few months later. We report stratigraphic and geomorphological data from the two sand spits, proposing a chronostratigraphic model of tombolo evolution.

  8. Alexander von Humboldt: The American Hemisphere and TransArea Studies

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    2014-06-01

    Full Text Available From the very first landing in a bounteous tropical world, European wonderment in the face of so many marvels naturally possessed a dimension that strived for knowledge and tried to conjoin a new world with old and antiquarian knowledge in a very reductionist fashion. Is Alexander von Humboldt therefore merely a new, a “second Columbus,” as he was so often described in the further course of the history of his reception? Does he simply repeat the gestures and res gestae for which the great discoverers had already set the example and in a way even predetermined? Are Humboldt and Bonpland thus caught in the trap of the perception of the other in occidental culture that enters the gray area of colonial expansion and an imperial(ist view?

  9. Presentación atípica de la enfermedad de Alexander infantil sin macrocefalia

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    Carmen Esmer; Miguel Villegas-Aguilera; Juan José Morales-Ibarra; Antonio Bravo-Oro

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    Introducción: La enfermedad de Alexander consiste en una forma de leucodistrofia poco frecuente que afecta principalmente a los astrocitos; tiene un patrón de herencia autosómica recesiva y es causada por mutaciones en el gen GFAP, localizado en el cromosoma 17q21. Puede presentarse a cualquier edad y la forma infantil se caracteriza por macrocefalia, crisis convulsivas, retraso motor y cognitivo grave y espasticidad o ataxia progresivas. Caso clínico: Paciente de sexo femenino de 8 meses ...

  10. Teaching Nuclear Radiation and the Poisoning of Alexander Litvinenko

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    Lapp, David R.

    2008-03-01

    The recent international story about the death of the former KGB agent Alexander Litvinenko has more than just a few wondering about radiation poisoning and the sinister sounding polonium-210. I was preparing to begin a nuclear radiation unit the Monday after Thanksgiving 2006. As it turned out, Litvinenko died Thanksgiving Day after a short and terrible three-week illness. Having the story continue to unfold throughout the next two weeks of the new unit provided a daily opportunity for students to see the relevance of what we were doing in class. My students were able to have meaningful and informed conversations with their peers and parents over an important international event. They even began to feel a bit like authorities themselves when listening to experts respond to media questions about polonium-210 and nuclear radiation in general. This paper discusses some of the ways that the story of Litvinenko was used while presenting the topic of nuclear radiation.

  11. In Memoru of Alexander M. Poniatoff (1892 – 1980

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    Full Text Available A brief overview of the life and works of the main achievements of Alexander M. Poniatoff is given. He was an outstanding engineer and founder of AMPEX – American company that won the world recognition in the field of magnetic recording of signals. The description of life AM Poniatowa in childhood and youth, his education in Russia and Germany, in the imperial service, and the "white" army, emigration and employment in the United States, including the establishment of the company AMPEX details and interesting facts from its progressive development into a global leader audio and video equipment. The AMPEX engineers created the world's first tape recorders and videotape recorders of professional quality, which contributed to the radical improvement of the radio and television broadcasting technologies. Twelve development AMPEX awarded prizes Emmy Awards, awarded by the American Academy of Television Arts & Sciences and the four recognized as the best in the category Monitor Awards International Society of television production.

  12. Alexander fractional differential window filter for ECG denoising.

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    Verma, Atul Kumar; Saini, Indu; Saini, Barjinder Singh

    2018-06-01

    The electrocardiogram (ECG) non-invasively monitors the electrical activities of the heart. During the process of recording and transmission, ECG signals are often corrupted by various types of noises. Minimizations of these noises facilitate accurate detection of various anomalies. In the present paper, Alexander fractional differential window (AFDW) filter is proposed for ECG signal denoising. The designed filter is based on the concept of generalized Alexander polynomial and the R-L differential equation of fractional calculus. This concept is utilized to formulate a window that acts as a forward filter. Thereafter, the backward filter is constructed by reversing the coefficients of the forward filter. The proposed AFDW filter is then obtained by averaging of the forward and backward filter coefficients. The performance of the designed AFDW filter is validated by adding the various type of noise to the original ECG signal obtained from MIT-BIH arrhythmia database. The two non-diagnostic measure, i.e., SNR, MSE, and one diagnostic measure, i.e., wavelet energy based diagnostic distortion (WEDD) have been employed for the quantitative evaluation of the designed filter. Extensive experimentations on all the 48-records of MIT-BIH arrhythmia database resulted in average SNR of 22.014 ± 3.806365, 14.703 ± 3.790275, 13.3183 ± 3.748230; average MSE of 0.001458 ± 0.00028, 0.0078 ± 0.000319, 0.01061 ± 0.000472; and average WEDD value of 0.020169 ± 0.01306, 0.1207 ± 0.061272, 0.1432 ± 0.073588, for ECG signal contaminated by the power line, random, and the white Gaussian noise respectively. A new metric named as morphological power preservation measure (MPPM) is also proposed that account for the power preservance (as indicated by PSD plots) and the QRS morphology. The proposed AFDW filter retained much of the original (clean) signal power without any significant morphological distortion as validated by MPPM measure that were 0

  13. Semiótica para Horn of Plenty: estética da violência por Alexander Mcqueen

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    Full Text Available O propósito deste artigo é refletir e caracterizar a estética da violência na obra de Alexander Mcqueen, a partir da semiótica de Horn of Plenty, desfile do outono e inverno de 2009/2010. O problema enfrentado é a construção do sentido, no âmbito da experiência estética, pautada pelos mecanismos da arte e da moda.

  14. „Vater einer großen Nachkommenschaft von Forschungsreisenden ...“ Ehrungen Alexander von Humboldts im Jahre 1869

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    Full Text Available Article in German, Abstracts in English and GermanIn 1869 the “Naturwissenschaftlicher Verein” was founded in Magdeburg (Saxony Anhalt. That was the time when the scientific world celebrated Alexander von Humboldt’s 100th birthday. In this context, Humboldt’s achievements were remembered during the founding ceremony of that society. The paper which was read in September 2003 on a meeting of this organisation, focuses on three famous naturalists who celebrated Humboldt because they owed him much help in their own professional careers. The botanist Matthias Jacob Schleiden gave a memorial speech in 1869 in Dresden. The physiologist and pioneer of electro-biology Emil du Bois-Reymond honoured his mentor A. v. Humboldt on the occasion of the dedication of the statues of Wilhelm and Alexander in 1883 in Berlin. Charles Darwin expressed his gratitude to Humboldt by sending him in 1839 the report of his travels and received an interesting reply. These three scholars represented a new epoch in the development of the natural sciences. The paper includes a recently re-discovered letter from Humboldt to Schleiden, dated April 13, 1842.

  15. On the Social Psychology of Higher Education: A Bibliography of Alexander W. Astin. Public Administration Series Bibliography, P-688.

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    A bibliography of articles by Alexander W. Astin on the social psychology of higher education is presented. Entries are presented by year, starting with 1980 and dating back to 1956. Topics that are covered include: equal access to higher education, student persistence and attrition, higher education policy, selective admissions and open…

  16. Comparative-historical method in Slavic linguistics and Alexander Vostokov’s philological intuitions

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    Melkov Andrey Sergeevich

    2015-04-01

    Full Text Available The article is devoted to the estimation of Alexander Vostokov’s (1781-1864 contribution to the formation and development of the Slavic philology as a scientific discipline. In the foundation of the research there is the analyses of Vostokov’s work “Judgement about the Slavic language”, which has become the result of the scientist’s study the oldest Russian manuscript “Ostromir Gospels”. Vostokov devised a new method for the Slavic philology, which is used to call comparative-historical in modern science. The scientist gave the beginning of Old Church Slavonic and Old Russian written monuments scientific researching. Thanks to Vostokov’s discoveries, there has been formed the basis of Russian comparative-historical linguistics.

  17. Political Storytelling on Instagram: Key Aspects of Alexander Van der Bellen's Successful 2016 Presidential Election Campaign

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    Liebhart, Karin; Bernhardt, Petra

    2017-01-01

    This article addresses the strategic use of Instagram in election campaigns for the office of the Austrian Federal President in 2016. Based on a comprehensive visual analysis of 504 Instagram posts from Green-backed but independent presidential candidate Alexander Van der Bellen, who resulted as winner after almost one year of campaigning, this contribution reconstructs key aspects of digital storytelling on Instagram. By identifying relevant image types central to the self-representation of ...

  18. Alexander Numan (1780-1852 en de veredeling van de Nederlandse schapenrassen

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    Jesper Oldenburger

    2015-10-01

    Full Text Available Alexander Numan and the improvement of the Dutch sheep breedsAlexander Numan’s life and work provide a splendid illustration of the early nineteenth-century Dutch scientist’s view of the role of science and scientists in society. As a professor at the Utrecht veterinary school he spent a substantial part of his time on a practical endeavour: the improvement of the wool quality of the Dutch sheep breeds. He did not confine his activities to the scientific aspects only, but aimed to obtain the active involvement of all relevant stakeholders in his project: the government, the sheep farmers and the wool industry.In the literature, Numan’s project is seen as a failure: the stakeholders were skeptical about his project from the beginning, as wool improvement was seen as a misguided aim. The Dutch wool industry was perfectly satisfied with the quality of the Dutch wool, and the trend among sheep breeders was to improve their sheeps’ meat meat quality rather than their wool. Eventually, the government withdrew its indispensable support.Nevertheless, Numan clung doggedly to the aim he had set himself, and the question we want to answer is this paper is why. We argue that the answer is to be found in Numan’s view of the role of science in society. His motives were not merely economic, but, first and foremost, of a moral nature. Wool quality, for him, was a measure of the level of civilization a country had reached. Social and cultural progress went hand in hand with the availability of higher quality clothing, the raw materials for which the Dutch sheep were as yet unable to provide. By providing these materials Numan was convinced to contribute directly to the well-being and cultural enhancement of the Dutch population, an objective that was characteristic of the self-fashioned private and public persona of the early nineteenth-century Dutch scientist.

  19. A Alexander von Humboldt, el Ciudadano Universal, en su natalicio 245

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    Full Text Available Hace 245 años, en la escala del tiempo del planeta, Alexander von Humboldt vislumbró la luz de la vida el día 14 de septiembre de 1769. A nuestro entender fue el máximo y, quizás, uno de los últimos exponentes de ese movimiento del Enciclopedismo Europeo conocido como la Ilustración . Tal fue su contribución al conocimiento integral del territorio americano que fue calificado por el Libertador Simón Bolívar como el “ descubridor científico del Nuevo Mundo ” y declarado como Ciudadano Mexicano, en 1827, por Guadalupe Victoria (primer presidente de México y luego, como Benemérito de la Patria por el presidente mexicano Benito Juárez.

  20. Growing Community: The Impact of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program on the Social and Learning Environment in Primary Schools

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    Block, Karen; Gibbs, Lisa; Staiger, Petra K.; Gold, Lisa; Johnson, Britt; Macfarlane, Susie; Long, Caroline; Townsend, Mardie

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    This article presents results from a mixed-method evaluation of a structured cooking and gardening program in Australian primary schools, focusing on program impacts on the social and learning environment of the school. In particular, we address the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden Program objective of providing a pleasurable experience that has…

  1. [Proceedings of the VII international symposium 'Cultural heritage in geosciences, mining and metallurgy : libraries, archives, museums' : "Museums and their collections" held at the Nationaal Natuurhistorisch Museum Leiden (The Netherlands), 19-23 May, 2003 / Cor F. Winkler Prins and Stephen K. Donovan (editors)]: The Alexander the First collection of the Lausanne Museum

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    Minina, E.L.

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    Study of written sources in archives sometimes allows to restore the history of collections. A good example is the Alexander the First collection. In 1819, de la Harpe had sent an Etruscan vase to Alexander I as a gift, and had received a collection of Russian minerals in return. Alexander's

  2. The metallogeny of Late Triassic rifting of the Alexander terrane in southeastern Alaska and northwestern British Columbia

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    Taylor, C.D.; Premo, W.R.; Meier, A.L.; Taggart, J.E.

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    A belt of unusual volcanogenic massive sulfide (VMS) occurrences is located along the eastern margin of the Alexander terrane throughout southeastern Alaska and northwestern British Columbia and exhibits a range of characteristics consistent with a variety of syngenetic to epigenetic deposit types. Deposits within this belt include Greens Creek and Windy Craggy, the economically most significant VMS deposit in Alaska and the largest in North America, respectively. The occurrences are hosted by a discontinuously exposed, 800-km-long belt of rocks that consist of a 200- to 800-m-thick sequence of conglomerate, limestone, marine elastic sedimentary rocks, and tuff intercalated with and overlain by a distinctive unit of mafic pyroclastic rocks and pillowed flows. Faunal data bracket the age of the host rocks between Anisian (Middle Triassic) and late Norian (late Late Triassic). This metallogenic belt is herein referred to as the Alexander Triassic metallogenic belt. The VMS occurrences show systematic differences in degree of structural control, chemistry, and stratigraphic setting along the Alexander Triassic metallogenic belt that suggest important spatial or temporal changes in the tectonic environment of formation. At the southern end of the belt, felsic volcanic rocks overlain by shallow-water limestones characterize the lower part of the sequence. In the southern and middle portion of the belt, a distinctive pebble conglomerate marks the base of the section and is indicative of high-energy deposition in a near slope or basin margin setting. At the northern end of the belt the conglomerates, limestones, and felsic volcanic rocks are absent and the belt is composed of deep-water sedimentary and mafic volcanic rocks. This northward change in depositional environment and lithofacies is accompanied by a northward transition from epithermal-like structurally controlled, discontinuous, vein- and pod-shaped, Pb-Zn-Ag-Ba-(Cu) occurrences with relatively simple mineralogy

  3. Der Briefwechsel zwischen Karl Kreil und Alexander von Humboldt, ein wichtiger Beitrag zur Geschichte des Erdmagnetismus

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    Full Text Available Abstract The correspondence between Alexander von Humboldt und Karl Kreil was voluminous, it concerned earth magnetism. But only one letter has survived. This letter was written by Kreil on September 3, 1836; one day later Kreil wrote a letter to Carl Friedrich Gauss with nearly the same contents, some sentences are even literally corresponding. Four letters from Kreil to Humboldt were published in the „Annalen der Physik und Chemie“. Some letters were mentioned in the biographical literature dealing with Kreil. These letters show, that the correspondence covered at least the period until 1851 and give information about the intensive relationship between the two scientists. A further interesting source is the library of Humboldt which unfortunately has not survived. The catalogue mentions nine works of Kreil some of them where annotated by Humboldt. This makes it plausible that the contacts even lasted until 1856. Zusammenfassung Die Korrespondenz zwischen Alexander von Humboldt und Karl Kreil war umfangreich und betraf den Erdmagnetismus. Aber heute ist nur noch ein einziger Brief im Original bekannt. Dieser Brief, den Kreil am 3. September 1836 Alexander von Humboldt zukommen ließ, stimmt inhaltlich und teilweise wortwörtlich mit dem Brief überein, den Kreil nur einen Tag später, am 4. September 1836, an Carl Friedrich Gauß schickte. Vier Briefe von Kreil an Humboldt wurden in den „Annalen der Physik und Chemie“ publiziert, eine nicht allzu große Anzahl weiterer Briefe an Humboldt wurde in der biographischen Literatur über Kreil und in Briefen Kreils an Koller und Gauß erwähnt. Aber nicht nur die lückenhafte und bruchstückhaft bekannte Korrespondenz zwischen Humboldt und Kreil, die bis 1851 reicht, gibt Aufschluss über die Beziehungen, sondern von besonderer Bedeutung ist des Weiteren der Bestand an Kreiliana in der Bibliothek Humboldts. Es handelt sich um neun Werke Kreils, das letzte aus dem Jahr 1856. Nachweisbare

  4. Triatloniteel käänakuktega / Evelin Kivilo-Paas, Reeli Maasikamäe, Maret Einmann

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    Kolme mehe, Tarmo Tuule, Martin Toomi ja Peeter Lume eksperimendist saavutamaks 9 kuuga paremat sportlikku vormi ja tervislikumat eluviisi. Ülevaade neljandal kuul saavutatust ja Tarmo Tuule triatloniks valmistumisest

  5. Сharitable activities of Alexander Andreevich Zhelobovskiy

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    Full Text Available The article is devoted to charitable works of Alexander Andreevich Zhelobovskiy, and his participation in various charitable General communities. He was the first Russian protopresbyter of the military clergy and did much to shape the staff of experienced and knowledgeable priests who actively worked not only to ensure religious worship in the army, but also for the Patriotic upbringing of soldiers. In these purposes and based on personal beliefs, Zhelobovskiy set up several scholarships for talented students studying in the Theological Academies. In addition, Zhelobovskiy made a great contribution to provision of pensions little-haves elderly priests, as well as to their widows and orphans. To help the poor, by Zhelobovskiy’s own money was built candle factory, profit from which amounted to “orphan’s capital”. The scope of the paper includes the activities of the first Russian protopresbyter of the military clergy on the planting and construction of military and regimental churches in various cities. Until 1901 military churches were required to actively participate in the search of philanthropists. One of the themes of this article is the charity organization and own philanthropy activities Zhelobovskiy during the Russo-Japanese war. Special attention is paid to the contribution of Zhelobovskiy in the case of charity on his «small Motherland». Where Zhelobovskiy not only built the temple, but also established the hospice and also did much to Belozersky spiritual school.

  6. "Die Toten reiten schnelle." Literarische Zitate in Briefen von und an Alexander von Humboldt

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    Full Text Available Article in GermanAbstract in English and GermanAlexander von Humboldt and his correspondents liked to enrich or embellish their letters with quotations from classic works of ancient literature as well as from recent poems, plays, or novels. This paper tries to show that references to literature were very often used in order to express thoughts and feelings more clearly not so much for impressing the recipients of letters with high education. In educated circles a good knowledge of ancient and modern works of literature was a standard requirement, which often allowed the letter writers to use quotations in a playful manner.

  7. Brunod jälle jagatud!

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    Eesti disainiauhinna Bruno pälvis tootedisaini kategoorias Mare Kelpman padjakollektsiooni "Lights & Stripes" eest ning disainiprojekti kategoorias Tarmo Luisk valgusti "Led Stick" eest. Ära märgiti tootedisaini kategoorias Matti Õunapuu, Martin Pärn, Tarmo Luisk, Margus Triibmann, Reet Aus ja Elna Kaasik, disainiprojekti kategoorias Martin Pärn, Edina Dufala-Pärn, Tarmo Luisk, Margus Triibmann ja Marta Kisand. "Eeskujuliku design management" preemia sai ByRoller, ära märgiti AS Balteco ja Fellin Furniture OÜ

  8. The birth of Russian intelligentsia from the spirit of enlightenment: Alexander Radishchev (I

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    Full Text Available This text is the first part of a larger study about Alexander Radishchev, one of the leading representatives of Enlightenment in Russia's XVIII Century. Analyzing Voltaire's and Diderot's relationship with Catherine II, the Empress of Russia, in the Introduction of this article, the author formulates the reasons for thematization of Russian reception of Enlightenment. Since Radishchev is considered as 'the father of Russian intelligentsia', different approaches to the meaning of the concept of 'Russian intelligentsia' are considered in the first chapter. Radishchev's biography is interpreted in the second chapter in order to facilitate the understanding of his ideas. Interpretation of his ideas, as well as of Catherina's 'enlightened absolutism', will be subject to further consideration in the second part of the study.

  9. [Baltisches Welterlebnis. Die kulturgeschichtliche Bedeutung von Alexander, Eduard und Hermann Graf Keyserling. Beiträge eines internationalen Symposium in Tartu vom 19. bis 21. September 2003

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    Baltisches Welterlebnis. Die kulturgeschichtliche Bedeutung von Alexander, Eduard und Hermann Graf Keyserling. Beiträge eines internationalen Symposium in Tartu vom 19. bis 21. September 2003. Heidelberg : Universitätsverlag Winter, 2007

  10. Choking on food: a rare case of alexander leukodystrophy and choking.

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    Murty, O P; Mun, Keinseong; Gopinath, Neetu; Wong, Kum T

    2008-12-01

    Every body has to eat to survive but it becomes a matter of great concern, when the life provider food becomes an asphyxiating agent. In this case, a 60-year-old woman choked herself while swallowing biscuits. On autopsy examination, biscuits were found lodged in larygo-pharynx. Brain showed marked dystrophy and loosened lusterless white matter. On histopathologic examination, brain tissue had numerous eosinophilic globules representing astrocytic processes called "Rosenthal fibers"; hence, it was diagnosed as a case of Alexander dystrophy. It is a disease of white matter, where there is a progressive degeneration of the white matter of the brain because of imperfect growth or development of the myelin sheath. The histopathology of brain showed Rosenthal fibers in abundance. This is one of the rarest disease in which choking can occur because of lack of nervous and muscular coordination and weakness. Its specific relation to choking is documented in this report.

  11. The chemical work of Alexander and Jane Marcet.

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    Rosenfeld, L

    2001-04-01

    Alexander Marcet was an authority on urinary calculi and their analysis when few medical practitioners appreciated the usefulness of chemistry in the explanation and treatment of disease. In An Essay on The Chemical History and Medical Treatment of Calculous Disorders, he described the discovery of an xanthine stone. He drew line illustrations of simple chemical apparatus useful for bedside analysis. His microtechnique used drops of solution and pinhead pieces of calculi; reagents were acids and alkalies and the blowpipe in conjunction with a small alcohol lamp. He reported the earliest description of a disorder later named "alcaptonuria". Marcet's work and that of a few others, on the chemical composition of urine and calculi, laid the foundations of our present knowledge. Between 1807 and 1820, his lectures to the medical students at Guy's Hospital were illustrated by experiments. Jane Haldimand Marcet wrote the very popular CONVERSATIONS: on Chemistry (16 editions in Great Britain). Her book dominated elementary chemical instruction during the first half of the 19th century. She followed Lavoisier's scheme of classification and explained chemical reactions in terms of affinity, aggregation, gravitation, and repulsion. Her advocacy that experimentation accompany lecture was new. The availability of serious scientific education in the new women's academies set the stage for increasing women's involvement in science. She also published a series of CONVERSATIONS: The topics were Political Economy, Natural Philosophy, and Vegetable Physiology.

  12. Publishing at "the request of friends": Alexander Ross and James Beattie’s Authorial Networks in Eighteenth-Century Aberdeen

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    Authorship in eighteenth-century Aberdeen often functioned differently than in London and Edinburgh. The Aberdeen model of authorship relied heavily on an intricate network of booksellers, patrons, readers, and critics involved in preparing a text to be consumed by the reading public; yet the prevailing narrative of the author as rising to “inspired genius” disallows for this network. The authorial career of poet Alexander Ross and his friend/mentorship with philosopher James Beattie offers a...

  13. S- and T-matrices for the super U(1,1) WZW model application to surgery and 3-manifolds invariants based on the Alexander-Conway polynomial

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    We carry on (in a self-contained fashion) the study of the Alexander-Conway invariant from the quantum field theory point of view started earlier. We investigate for that purpose various aspects of WZW models on supergroups. We first discuss in details S- and T-matrices for the U(1,1) super WZW model and obtain, for the level k an integer, new finite-dimensional representations of the modular group. These have the remarkable property that some of the S-matrix elements are infinite (we show how to properly handle such divergences). Moreover, typical and atypical representations as well as indecomposable blocks are mixed: Truncation to maximally atypical representations, as advocated in some recent papers, is not consistent. Using our approach, multivariable Alexander invariants for links in S 3 can now be fully computed by surgery. Examples of torus and cable knots are discussed. Consistency with classical results provides independent checks of the solution of the U(1,1) WZW model. The main topological application of this work is the computation of Alexander invariants for 3-manifolds and more generally for links in 3-manifolds. Invariants of 3-manifolds themselves seem to depend trivially on the level k, but still contain interesting topological information. For Seifer manifolds for instance, they essentially coincide with the order (number of elements) of the first homology group. Examples of invariants of links in 3-manifolds are given. They exhibit interesting arithmetic properties. (orig.)

  14. The Grothendieck festschrift a collection of articles written in honor of the 60th birthday of Alexander Grothendieck

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    This three-volume work contains articles collected on the occasion of Alexander Grothendieck's sixtieth birthday and originally published in 1990. The articles were offered as a tribute to one of the world's greatest living mathematicians. Many of the groundbreaking contributions in these volumes contain material that is now considered foundational to the subject. Topics addressed by these top-notch contributors match the breadth of Grothendieck's own interests, including: functional analysis, algebraic geometry, algebraic topology, number theory, representation theory, K-theory, category theo

  15. Uus tootedisain = New product design / Monika Järg

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    Tutvustatakse: mööblisari Smart (Tarmo Luisk, 2011) ja Slice (Tarmo Luisk, 2008), rattahoidja Typo (Tarmo Luisk) ja Tulip Fan Fan (Margus Triibmann, 2011), iste Seat (Monika Järg), mööbliseeria Maast: tool CHO1 ja laud TBO1 (Tõnis Kalve, Aap Piho, 2011), padjad KO! (Kärt Ojavee, 2011), vaibakollektsioon Unlimited (Kaidi Ploomipuu, Monika Järg, 2011), vann Aquator CLAUDE 170 (2011), büroomööbli seeria Metod (Iseasi, 2012), rippvalgusti Aero (Tõnis Vellama, 2011), tool Must ja nagi Z (Toivo Raidmets, 2008-2012)

  16. Alexander von Humboldt und die transnationale Wissenschaftskommunikation im 19. Jahrhundert

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    Full Text Available Article in german, abstracts in english and frenchAlexander von Humboldt has been labelled a “scientific cosmopolitan”. Through his vast correspondence and a network of personal contacts, he upheld a form of scientific exchange that was characteristic of the eighteenth-century “republic of letters”.This article examines how Humboldt adapted this cosmopolitan tradition of communication to a nineteenth century scientific culture that was largely institutionalized and was becoming increasingly nationalized. Humboldt quite successfully fostered scientific exchange between Berlin and Paris after 1830 and, on various occasions between the 1830s and 1850s, readily advocated international large-scale projects. These examples demonstrate that Humboldt observed the development of nationally defined scientific cultures and the opening of the sciences towards the public realm. Moreover, they indicate how he was able to make use of these developments as he promoted the sciences in Prussia. In scientific controversies within the Parisian scientific community, Humboldt was involuntarily assigned the role of a “neutral” foreign arbitrator. Thus, the development of nineteenth century sciences also jeopardized Humboldt’s unique position as an independent “homme des lettres”.

  17. THE TRADITIONS OF ERMOLAY-ERAZMUS'S "THE TALE OF PETER AND FEVRONIA" IN ALEXANDER PUSHKIN'S NOVEL "THE CAPTAIN'S DAUGHTER"

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    This article raises the question of the Old Russian sources of Alexander Pushkin’s novel The Captain’s Daughter and presents an attempt to identify the traditions of Ermolay-Erazmus’s The Tale of Peter and Fevronia in it. The main purpose of the research was to identify the parallelism between Pushkin’s novel and The Tale at the imaginative, narrative and thematic levels. Therefore, it was based on application of the comparative method. The main characters of both the books are compared in su...

  18. Crystal and Vibrational Structure of Energetic 3,5-dinitro 1,3,5-oxadiazinane (DOD) by Single Crystal X-ray Diffractometry and Raman Spectroscopy

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    480. 8. Ishchenko MA, Nikolaev VD, Sokolov, AA. Cyclic nitraza ethers from 1,3-dinitro-1,3-diazapropane. Russ J Org Chem. 1996;32(3):460. 9...Ishchenko, MA, Nikolaev VD, Sokolov AA. Formaldehyde acetals and polyoxymethylene ethers derived from (hydroxymethyl)-N-nitroamines. Russ J Org Chem

  19. Finding revelation in anthropology: Alexander Winchell, William Robertson Smith and the heretical imperative.

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    Livingstone, David N

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    Anthropological inquiry has often been considered an agent of intellectual secularization. Not least is this so in the sphere of religion, where anthropological accounts have often been taken to represent the triumph of naturalism. This metanarrative, however, fails to recognize that naturalistic explanations could sometimes be espoused for religious purposes and in defence of confessional creeds. This essay examines two late nineteenth-century figures--Alexander Winchell in the United States and William Robertson Smith in Britain--who found in anthropological analysis resources to bolster rather than undermine faith. In both cases these individuals found themselves on the receiving end of ecclesiastical censure and were dismissed from their positions at church-governed institutions. But their motivation was to vindicate divine revelation, in Winchell's case from the physical anthropology of human origins and in Smith's from the cultural anthropology of Semitic ritual.

  20. Ice-dammed lateral lake and epishelf lake insights into Holocene dynamics of Marguerite Trough Ice Stream and George VI Ice Shelf, Alexander Island, Antarctic Peninsula

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    Davies, Bethan J.; Hambrey, Michael J.; Glasser, Neil F.; Holt, Tom; Rodés, Angél; Smellie, John L.; Carrivick, Jonathan L.; Blockley, Simon P. E.

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    We present new data regarding the past dynamics of Marguerite Trough Ice Stream, George VI Ice Shelf and valley glaciers from Ablation Point Massif on Alexander Island, Antarctic Peninsula. This ice-free oasis preserves a geological record of ice stream lateral moraines, ice-dammed lakes, ice-shelf moraines and valley glacier moraines, which we dated using cosmogenic nuclide ages. We provide one of the first detailed sediment-landform assemblage descriptions of epishelf lake shorelines. Marguerite Trough Ice Stream imprinted lateral moraines against eastern Alexander Island at 120 m at Ablation Point Massif. During deglaciation, lateral lakes formed in the Ablation and Moutonnée valleys, dammed against the ice stream in George VI Sound. Exposure ages from boulders on these shorelines yielded ages of 13.9 to 9.7 ka. Following recession of the ice stream, George VI Ice Shelf formed in George VI Sound. An epishelf lake formed at 15-20 m asl in Ablation and Moutonnée valleys, dated from 9.4 to 4.6 ka, suggesting that the lake was stable and persistent for some 5000 years. Lake-level lowering occurred after this, with the lake level at 12 m at 3.1 ± 0.4 ka and at 5 m asl today. A readvance of the valley glaciers on Alexander Island at 4.4 ± 0.7 ka is recorded by valley glacier moraines overlying epishelf lake sediments. We speculate that the glacier readvance, which occurred during a period of warmth, may have been caused by a dynamic response of the glaciers to a lowering in surface elevation of George VI Ice Shelf.

  1. Quantification of dynamic posterior translation in modified bilateral Alexander views and correlation with clinical and radiological parameters in patients with acute acromioclavicular joint instability.

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    Minkus, Marvin; Hann, Carmen; Scheibel, Markus; Kraus, Natascha

    2017-06-01

    Classification of AC-joint instability is based on radiologic evaluation of anteroposterior (a.p.) stress views of both shoulders, neglecting the horizontal component of instability. Recent studies have proposed an association of dynamic posterior translation (DPT) and inferior clinical results. The purpose of this study was to quantify DPT in modified Alexander views and correlate it with other radiological and clinical data. Thirty-two patients (4 f, 28 m, mean age 34.1) with acute AC-joint dislocation (16 = RW III, 16 = RW V) underwent radiological examination including bilateral a.p. stress views with measurement of the coracoclavicular distance (CCD) and bilateral modified Alexander views with different approaches to quantify DPT (overlapping area OA AC , overlapping length OL AC ). In addition, the Constant Score, Subjective Shoulder Value, Taft Score (TF), and the Acromioclavicular Joint Instability Score (ACJI) were obtained. In Rockwood (RW) type III injuries, a mean CCD of 15.8 (9.8-22.8) mm, OA AC of 50.9 (0-216.6) mm 2 , and OL AC of 6.5 (-4.7-17.9) mm were found. RW V patients showed a CCD of 23.1 (13.7-32.0) mm; OA AC 7.0 (0-92.3) mm 2 ; and OL AC -4.8 (-19.6-9.8) mm. Particularly in RW III the CCD, OA AC and OL AC revealed significant correlation with the ACJI (r = -0.64/r = 0.72/r = 0.68, p  0.05 and OL AC with TF: r = -0.45, p > 0.05). Measuring the OL AC is a convenient way for quantifying DPT in modified Alexander views. It showed significant correlation with clinical scores, indicating the relevance of DPT in patients with AC-joint injury.

  2. Decentralised energy supply as our future energy supply system? - An interview with Prof. Alexander Wokaun

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    In this interview with Professor Alexander Wokaun, head of General Energy Research at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) in Villigen, Switzerland, the decentralised use of small, gas-fired combined heat and power (CHP) units is discussed as a means of meeting Switzerland's Kyoto CO 2 commitments. The question on which of several new CHP technologies such as gas-fired engines and turbines, Stirling engines, fuel cells and thermo-photovoltaics will win the race is discussed. The efficiency and application areas of CHP technologies are examined and the problems involved when controlling complex electricity grids with many small decentrally placed generating facilities is discussed. Finally, Professor Wokaun is asked for his opinion on what the Swiss power mix will look like in 20 years

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    We obtain the two hamiltonian structures of the KP hierarchy following the method of Drinfeld and Sokolov. We point out how the second structure of Drinfeld and Sokolov needs to be modified in the present case. We briefly comment on the connection between these structures and the W 1+∞ algebra. (orig.)

  4. Obituary: Alexander (Andy) Franz Lubenow, 1956-2005

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    Alexander (Andy) Franz Lubenow, Program Coordinator at the Space Telescope Science Institute, was diagnosed with cancer of the gallbladder, pancreas, and liver in May 2005 and died on 29 September 2005. He was forty-nine. Andy was born to Bodo and Helen Lubenow in St. Paul, Minnesota on 4 January 1956. In 1964 at the age of eight, he moved with his family to Buenos Aires, Argentina, and attended the American Community School there until returning with his family in 1973 to St. Paul. Argentina had a big impact on Andy's future as an astronomer. He later recalled how he had observed and was puzzled by the "upside-down" appearance of the Moon in the southern hemisphere. In Argentina, he built his first telescope using a mirror he had ground himself. He never parted ways with that instrument. Andy did not follow a standard educational track. He spent two years at St. Olaf College in Northfield, Minnesota, before transferring to the University of Minnesota, where he earned his bachelor's degree and began work towards a master's degree in astrophysics. Later he transferred to the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, where he remained until Dr. Peter Stockman hired him to work on the Hubble Space Telescope project. While in school, he worked as a teacher's assistant, taught night school, and gave demonstrations of stargazing. He was an excellent teacher and had a flair for writing. He later wrote articles for a sailing magazine and a pilot's magazine. Andy was a very practical, meticulous, and steady worker, attributes that he combined with an understated and dry sense of humor. He was always able to find a way through a problem, no matter how sticky. If a job required him to roll up his sleeves and get it done through hard work, he would persevere. Nevertheless, he was always on the lookout for an easier way. He had no patience for being forced to deal with stupid things for stupid reasons. At work at the Space Telescope Science Institute (STScI), Andy was

  5. The Question of Sign-Language and the Utility of Signs in the Instruction of the Deaf: Two Papers by Alexander Graham Bell (1898)

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    Marschark, M.

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    Alexander Graham Bell is often portrayed as either hero or villain of deaf individuals and the Deaf community. His writings, however, indicate that he was neither, and was not as clearly definite in his beliefs about language as is often supposed. The following two articles, reprinted from The Educator (1898), Vol. V, pp. 3?4 and pp. 38?44,…

  6. Steers performance fed diets with Alexander grass silage (Urochloa plantaginea x sorghum silage (Sorghum bicolor (L. Moench

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    Flânia Mônego Argenta

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    Full Text Available This study aimed to evaluate the parameters related to feedlot beef steers fed with Alexander grass silage or sorghum silage as roughage source. Twelve animals with initial average of weight and age of 245 kg and 20 months, respectively, belonging to Nellore (N, Charolais (C, 21/32 N 11/32 C, 21/32 C 11/32 N; 43/64 N 21/64 C and 43/64 C 21/64 N genetic groups were used. The ration was composed by a roughage:concentrate relation of 50:50 (dry matter basis, offered at ease. The dry matter, crude protein, ether extract, neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber daily intake didn’t differ between roughage sources, being the medium values of 10.18; 1.28; 0.20; 4.96 and 2.51 kg/day, respectively. However, the ether extract intake by metabolic size and by corporal weight percentage were higher for the one that consumed sorghum silage, obtaining values of 2.74 and 2.36 g/metabolic size and 0.06 and 0.05 kg/100 kg of live weight. The same behavior was observed for digestible energy intake, presenting values of 364.87 and 302.83 g/metabolic size and 8.10 and 7.02 kg/100 kg of live weight. The daily average gain, final corporal score and feed conversion weren’t influenced by roughage type, being the values of 1.31 kg; 4.05 points and 7.78 kg of DM/kg of weight gain, respectively. The Alexander grass silage is a feasible alternative as its substitution in relation to sorghum silage.

  7. Jade aus Amerika und weitere Grünsteinobjekte von Alexander von Humboldt aus dem Berliner Mineralienkabinett

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    Renate Nöller

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    Full Text Available Article in German, Abstracts in English, Spanish and German.Alexander von Humboldt sent samples of minerals from America not only for scientific or economic purposes. We also find carved pieces made out of green stone material known as Jade, that has been culturally very important in Mesoamerica. In Europe these green stone objects have been treated differently. The Jade-Celt and the Sun-Disc - known as “Humboldt-Axt” and “Humboldt-Scheibe” - both lost during the second world war, had gained great interest, whereas a small head-pendant - made out of Jade has been totally forgotten. The samples reflect the understanding of their worth in distinct cultural contexts.

  8. The Hamiltonian structures of the KP hierarchy

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    Das, A.; Panda, S.; Huang Wenjui

    1991-08-01

    We obtain the two Hamiltonian structures of the KP hierarchy following the method of Drinfeld and Sokolov. We point out how the second structure of Drinfeld and Sokolov needs to be modified in the present case. We briefly comment on the connection between these structures and the W 1+∞ algebra. (author). 18 refs

  9. Kuidas staarnäitlejatest abielupaar vangi pandi / Andres Laasik

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    Eesti Draamateatris loeti näidendit Mari Möldre ja Ruut Tarmo vangistamisest Stalini ajal. Dokumendid leidis arhiividest ajaloolane Mart Laar, näidendi "Mari ja Ruut" autorid on lavakunstikooli tudengid Diana Leesalu ja Paavo Piik. Möldre rolli luges Anu Lamp, Tarmo rolli Elmo Nüganen, lugemise lavastas Merle Karusoo

  10. Analysis of the karyotype of Callisia elegans Alexand. (Commelinaceae including differential staining of chromosomes

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    Elżbieta Weryszko-Chmielewska

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    Full Text Available The number and morphology of Callisia elegans Alexand. chromosomes were studied employing staining with acetic carmine and differential Giemsa staining. It was found that its karyotype was 2n = 12 chromosomes, whose lengths fell in the range of 16.8 to 8.8 µm. The chomosomes, arranged in order of length, were classified respectively to types: sm, t, t, t, t, st. The distribution of C-banding is given for this karyotype. The presence of microsatellites on the long and short arms was found in the chromosomes of the second pair. Frequently there were 4 nucleoli of unequal size in interphase nuclei. In many cells, lower numbers of nucleoli (3-1 were seen which was -probably due to their fusion. The maximum number of nucleoli corresponded to the number of nucleolar organizers accompanying the satellites.

  11. Shakespeare à l’écran : Makibefo d’Alexander Abela, un exemple extrême d’appropriation culturelle Alexander Abela’s Makibefo: an Example of Radical Cultural Appropriation on Screen

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    Anne-Marie Costantini-Cornède

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    Full Text Available Alexander Abela’s Makibefo (1999 shot in Madagascar and played by non-professional actors. The use of the Antandroy people or “an ancient tribe” who had never even seen a film before, is an example of cultural appropriation or a “transcultural” approach to the play, a complex process of rewriting which consists in a narrative and aesthetic remoulding of the play adapted. By transposing the play Macbeth to an unusual context, a poor fishermen’s village lost at the other end of the world, the filmmaker means to enhance its mythic and universal dimension. He resorts to various narrative and aesthetic strategies such as plot displacements, character suppressions or dialogue simplifications as well as ample and systematic use of cinematic rhetoric (camera movements, framing and angle shot effects or light contrasts, which helps create a filmic mode. The process is paradoxical, as it is not so much meant to deconstruct the play as to reconstruct its essential meaning in a novel, powerful and visionary way, thus offering an alternative reading of the play.

  12. Annotated translation of "Die Wasserversorgung einiger Nordseebäder [The water supply of some North Sea spas]" by Alexander Herzberg (1901)

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    Houben, Georg

    2018-05-01

    The publication "The water supply of some North Sea spas" by Alexander Herzberg in 1901 is a cornerstone of coastal groundwater research. It was fundamental to the development of the Ghijben-Herzberg principle, which describes the hydrostatic equilibrium between fresh and saline groundwater. Due to its age and the language barrier, the paper is often cited but probably rarely read. Therefore, the original paper has been translated from German into English, accompanied by an introduction and notes explaining the historical context.

  13. IN MEMORIAM: In Memoriam: Alexander A Golovin and Alexei M Oparin In Memoriam: Alexander A Golovin and Alexei M Oparin

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    In Memoriam of Alexander A Golovin (1962-2008) Alexander (Sasha) Golovin passed away on 10 September 2008. Sasha's scientific heritage includes seminal works in different fields of physics, from Marangoni convection to self-assembly of quantum dots, and from combustion fronts to anomalous diffusion in flows and on a crystal surface. A graduate of the Moscow Institute for Physics and Technology, he had very broad scientific interests and a unique ability to identify and solve new, intellectually challenging and technologically important problems. One of the basic fields of Sasha's research was the fluid dynamics in systems with interfaces. His favorite subject was the motion of droplets, bubbles and particles in the presence of heat and mass transfer. Sasha's early works contained the discovery of the spontaneous motion of droplets due to the Marangoni effect and the investigation of the interaction between solid particles, bubbles and droplets caused by the Marangoni effect, which is a crucial factor that determines the effect of heat/mass transfer on the rate of coalescence. In both cases, Sasha's work was the first in a long sequence of papers written by different authors. Later, Sasha returned to that field when studying such fascinating subjects as levitation of droplets above the surface of an evaporating liquid and encapsulation of particles and bubbles by an advancing solidification front. The subject of interfacial hydrodynamics overlaps with another basic field of Sasha's research, the theory of pattern formation. The contribution of Sasha's work to the modern understanding of the variety of pattern formation phenomena is significant. It includes the analysis of the interaction between long-wave and short-wave instability modes in Marangoni convection, investigation of the large-scale Marangoni convection that led to the prediction of different patterns including quasipatterns, and the description of various non-potential effects in Marangoni convection

  14. [The life history of Alexander Numan (1780-1852) during his time in Groningen].

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    Mathijsen, A H

    2001-01-01

    Until the time Numan took on his professorship at the newly established Veterinary School in Utrecht in 1822, he had lived in the Province of Groningen. In order to understand why the minister of Public Education appointed a village doctor from the north of the country as professor for the practice of veteriary medicine, and after some years as director of the school, it was felt essential to investigate his earlier life period. The main sources used are two obituaries, resp. written by his son who was a professor of Law at Groningen University, and by his friend prof. Willem Vrolik who was the secretary of the Academy of Science, supplemented by family histories and some archival research. After a short description of his descent, youth adn education follows the main part devoted to his writings, his medical practice and membership of the Provincial Medical Commission and the Commission for Agriculture. In an appendix some genealogical data are presented on the family of his wife and their children. Alexander lost his father, who was a minister of the Reformed Church, when he was ten years old. He received his education in the circle of family members. A brother of his father, also a minister, teached him Greek and Latin. After this uncle had left the province, he lived in the home of another minister who teached him the modern languages. As this man was involved in politics of the Baravian Republic, young Alexander was exposed to many discussions on the polity of the State. After his mother had remarried with a medical doctor, this man, and also his brother who had a medical practice in another part of the province, complemented the education with an introduction in the sciences. Experiences in their dispensaries, where some knowledge of botany and chemistry could be obtained, and discussions when accompanying them on their visits to patients, were decisive in the choice of his profession. Only at the age of twenty he entered the Medical Faculty of Groningen

  15. Trasmigrazione di piante trasferimenti di concetti: la lettura scientifica ed estetica del paesaggio sud americano in Alexander von Humboldt

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    Full Text Available The institution of plant geography as a science in Alexander von Humboldt implies for the first time the emergence of concept of migration concerning plants and animals. But plant geography and the study on vegetation in Humboldt’s books aims to conjugate various natural sciences in order to reach an understanding of the geographical distribution of vegetation. A new approach in South American analysis, connected with an aestethic lecture of Tropical lands of New Word, redefines the idea of “New” thanks to use of analogic concepts based on science and European aestethic lexicon.

  16. Alexander Graham Bell's Patent for the Telephone and Thomas Edison's Patent for the Electric Lamp. The Constitution Community: The Development of the Industrial United States (1870-1900).

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    In 1876 Americans held a Centennial Exhibition in Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) to celebrate the nation's birth 100 years earlier. Machinery Hall drew the most admiration and wonder. Alexander Graham Bell exhibited the first telephone, and Thomas Alva Edison presented the automatic telegraph, one of more than 1,000 inventions he would patent in his…

  17. PRAYER IN ALEXANDER BLOK'S LYRIC POETRY ("A GIRL WAS SINGING IN THE CHURCH CHOIR..."

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    Full Text Available The article examines the genre clash of a prayer and stanzas in Alexander Blok’s poem A girl was singing in the church choir... (1905. Prayer is the main ecclesiastical source, shaping the poem’s lyric model. The genre canon of stanzas with the strophes detached substantially and compositionally, transforms the central musical theme into four scene-developments linked by dissonance. Each of the strophes in A girl was singing in the church choir... has its own semantic point (prayer – singings – illusion – enlightenment and reveals a different content of the event, intensifies and develops the tragic theme of two worlds, intended and unintended substitutions, spiritual quest and time losses. Blok’s stanzas are poetic evidence of a modern man’s exit from a prayerful concentration. The model of “conflicting synthesis” of ecclesiastical and literary genres reflects the religious/mystical opposition in symbolism aesthetics and strengthens the tragic pathos of Blok’s lyric poetry.

  18. Experiment und Wissensvermittlung. Alexander von Humboldts Darstellungsmethoden in seinen Versuchen über die gereizte Muskel- und Nervenfaser

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    Alexander Stöger

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    Full Text Available Zusammenfassung Alexander von Humboldt hat sich in jungen Jahren mit galvanischen Experimenten beschäftigt und die Resultate in einem umfassenden, zweibändigen Werk publiziert. Dabei zeigte er nicht nur, dass er als Experimentator und Teil der wissenschaftlichen Gemeinschaft fähig war, sich mit einem so neuen und komplexen Phänomen zu beschäftigen. Es lässt sich auch erkennen, dass er bereits in dieser frühen Schrift versuchte, das umfangreiche Wissen dem Leser zugänglich zu machen. Der Artikel betrachtet Humboldts Galvanismusschrift Versuche über die gereizte Muskel- und Nervenfaser (1797–1798 und untersucht einige Elemente wie Anhänge und Schreibstil, die Humboldt nutzte, um die umfangreichen Informationen zu ordnen und dem Leser so neben den Big Data seiner Erkenntnisse auch passende Suchfunktionen zur Verfügung zu stellen, die eine gezielte Nutzung überhaupt ermöglichen.  Abstract In the early stages of his scientific career, Alexander von Humboldt took an interest in experiments in galvanism. He publicised the results in a two-volume work under the title Versuche über die gereizte Muskel- und Nervenfaser (Experiments on the Stimulated Muscle and Nerve Fibre in 1797 and 1798. In this treatise, he presented himself as competent experimenter and member of the scientific community, but also demonstrated that he was capable of researching new and complex phenomena. These volumes also provide insight into his early attempts to facilitate the readers’ access to the extensive information he had compiled. This article analyses some aspects of Humboldt’s efforts to arrange his vast numbers of observations and theories, for example by means of appendices and narrative style, which he used not only to present the resulting big data collected during his research, but also to make it possible for the reader to organise and utilise this data.   Resumen A temprana edad Alexander von Humboldt se dedicó a galvanismo. En 1797 y 1798

  19. Non-Euclidean Space, Movement and Astronomy in Modern Art: Alexander Calder’s Mobiles and Ben Nicholson’s Reliefs

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    Full Text Available John Keats once wrote that ‘there is no such thing as time and space’ rather, believing that time and space are mental constructs that are subject to a variety of forms and as diverse as the human mind. In the 1920s through the 1930s, modern physics in many ways supported this idea through the various philosophical writings on the Theory of General Relativity to the masses by scientists such as Arthur Eddington and Albert Einstein. These new concepts of modern physics fundamentally changed our understanding of time and space and had substantial philosophical implications, which were absorbed by modern artists resulting in the 1936 Dimensionist Manifesto. Seeking to internalize the developments of modern science within modern art, this manifesto was widely endorsed by the most prominent figures of the avant-garde such as Marcel Duchamp, Jean Arp, Naum Gabo, Joan Miró, László Moholy-Nagy, Wassily Kandinsky and Alexander Calder. Of particular interest to this manifesto was the new concept of the fourth-dimension, which in many ways revolutionized the arts. Importantly, its interpretation varied widely in the artistic community, ranging from a purely physical four-dimensional space, to a kinetic concept of space in which space and time are linked, to a metaphysical interest in a space that exists beyond the material realm. The impact of modern science and astronomy on avant-garde art is currently a bourgeoning area of research with considerable implications to our rethinking of substantial artistic figures of this era. Through a case study of Alexander Calder’s Mobiles and Ben Nicholson’s Reliefs, this paper explores how these artworks were informed by an interest in modern science.

  20. Impact of the Alexander technique on well-being: a randomised controlled trial involving older adults with visual impairment.

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    Gleeson, Michael; Sherrington, Catherine; Lo, Serigne; Auld, Robin; Keay, Lisa

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    Older adults with visual loss have high rates of depression, restricted participation and reduced quality of life. We sought to measure the impact of lessons in the Alexander technique on vision-related emotional and social well-being, as secondary outcomes to a study on improving physical functioning in this population. This is a single-blind randomised controlled trial. One hundred and twenty community-dwelling adults aged 50 to 90 years with visual impairments were randomised to either 12 Alexander lessons over 12 weeks and usual care or usual care. The Perceived Visual Ability Scale, the Keele Assessment of Participation, the emotional subscale of the Impact of Vision Impairment Profile, the Positive and Negative Affect Scale and the five-item Geriatric Depression Scale were administered at baseline and three and 12 months. Participants were receiving services from Guide Dogs NSW/ACT. None of the validated questionnaires found statistically significant improvements after adjustment for baseline at three or 12 months, although the emotional subscale of the Impact of Vision Impairment approached significance in favour of the intervention group (4.54 points, 95 per cent CI: -0.14 to 9.21, p = 0.06). Depressive symptoms were prevalent and associated with greater impact of visual impairment on emotional well-being (odds ratio: 1.12, 95 per cent CI: 1.07 to 1.17, p visual impairment showed a trend toward less distress in the intervention group. Our data found that emotional distress associated with visual impairment influences depressive symptoms but contrary to expectations, the level of social support received was not significant. Additionally, gait speed is a significant predictor of depressive symptoms, suggesting that general mobility is of importance to the well-being of older adults with visual impairments. © 2017 Optometry Australia.

  1. The wounding of Alexander the Great in Cyropolis (329 BC): the first reported case of the syndrome of transient cortical blindness?

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    Lascaratos, J

    1997-01-01

    I believe that the transient blindness which presented Alexander the Great after his being wounded on his head and/or his neck by a stone from a catapult during the siege of Cyropolis (329 BC) was in all probability a case of transient cortical blindness that was recognized as a special entity in the 1960s. I reached this conclusion after the comparative study of the Emperor's clinical picture provided by ancient texts, especially those of Plutarch and Quintus Curtius Rufus, with that of a modern medical bibliography.

  2. From Alexander von Humboldt to Frederic Edwin Church: Voyages of Scientific Exploration and Artistic Creativity

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    Frank Baron

    2005-04-01

    Full Text Available Article in English, Abstracts in Spanish, German and English.Stephen Jay Gould wrote recently that “when Church began to paint his great canvases, Alexander von Humboldt may well have been the world’s most famous and influential intellectual.” Humboldt’s influence in the case of the landscape artist Church is especially interesting. If we examine the precise relationship between the German explorer and his American admirer, we gain an insight into how Humboldt transformed Church’s life and signaled a new phase in the career of the artist. Church retraced Humboldt’s travels in Ecuador and in Mexico. If we compare the texts available to Church and the comparison of Church’s paintings and the texts and images of Humboldt’s works we can arrive at new perspectives on Humboldt’s extraordinary influence on American landscape painting in the nineteenth century.

  3. Alexander von Humboldt und Carlos Montúfar als Reisegefährten: ein Vergleich ihrer Tagebücher zum Chimborazo-Aufstieg

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    Reinhard Andress

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    Full Text Available ZusammenfassungAls Alexander von Humboldt im Juni 1802 von Quito aus zum Rest seiner lateinamerikanischen Forschungsreise aufbrach, begleitete ihn, abgesehen von Aimé Bonpland, Carlos Montúfar bis nach Europa zurück begleitet, u.a. auch auf beim Versuch, den Chimborazo zu ersteigen. Bis kurz vor der Stadt Cajamarca im heutigen Peru schrieb Montúfar ein relativ unbekanntes Tagebuch zur Reise. Nach einem kurzen Ausflug in das Leben von Humboldts Begleiter steht im Zentrum der weiteren Ausführungen die Frage, ob sein Tagebuch ein anderes Licht auf Humboldt und speziell auf den Aufstiegsversuch wirft. Das läuft auf einen Vergleich der Tagebücher der beiden Reisegefährten hinaus und auf den Versuch, die scheinbaren Widersprüche aufzulösen.AbstractWhen Alexander von Humboldt left Quito in June 1802 in order to undertake the rest of his Latin-American trip of exploration, he was accompanied, aside from Aimé Bonpland, by Carlos Montúfar all the way back to Europe, including the attempt to scale the Chimborazo. Up to shortly before the city of Cajamarca in today’s Peru, Montúfar wrote an relatively unknown diary account of their travels. After a brief excursion into the life of Humboldt’s companion, the question is considered whether his diary sheds a different light on Humboldt and specifically on the mountain climb. That amounts to a comparison of the diaries of the two travel companions and to an attempt to explain the apparent contradictions.ResumenCuando Alexander von Humboldt salió de Quito en junio de 1802 para continuar con el resto de su viaje de exploración por la América Latina, fue acompañado por Carlos Montúfar además de Aimé Bonpland hasta que volvieron a Europa. Este trayecto incluía la tentativa de llegar a la cima del Chimborazo. Hasta un poco antes de la cuidad de Cajamarca que está en el Perú de hoy día, Montúfar mantenía un diario relativamente no conocido del viaje. Después de una breve excursión por

  4. Aasta puitehitis 2013 on suvemaja Laulasmaal

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    Konkursi "Aasta puitehitis 2013" võidutöö: Öö-Öö Arhitektide (Ülo-Tarmo Stöör, Lembit-Kaur Stöör, Kätlin Ölluk) projekteeritud rannamaja Laulasmaal. Liimpuidu eripreemia: Kadarik Tüür Arhitektide projekteeritud jalgrattahoidla Rakveres. Fassaadipreemia: Tarmo Piirmetsa projekteeritud suveköök Hiiumaal. Vineeri eripreemia: Andres Sevtšuki ja Raul Kalvo projekteeritud vineerist paviljon Singapuris

  5. Rune Frederiksen, Elizabeth R. Gebhard & Alexander Sokolicek (eds.), The Architecture of the Ancient Greek Theatre, Monographs of the Danish Institute, Volume 17 (Aarhus: Aarhus University Press and The Danish Institute at Athens, 2015)

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    A review of the book: Rune Frederiksen, Elizabeth R. Gebhard & Alexander Sokolicek (eds.), The Architecture of the Ancient Greek Theatre, Monographs of the Danish Institute, Volume 17 (Aarhus: Aarhus University Press and The Danish Institute at Athens, 2015)

  6. The Cannery Formation--Devonian to Early Permian arc-marginal deposits within the Alexander Terrane, Southeastern Alaska

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    Karl, Susan M.; Layer, Paul W.; Harris, Anita G.; Haeussler, Peter J.; Murchey, Benita L.

    2011-01-01

    cherts on both Admiralty and Kupreanof Islands contain radiolarians as young as Permian, the age of the Cannery Formation is herein extended to Late Devonian through early Permian, to include the early Permian rocks exposed in its type locality. The Cannery Formation is folded and faulted, and its stratigraphic thickness is unknown but inferred to be several hundred meters. The Cannery Formation represents an extended period of marine deposition in moderately deep water, with slow rates of deposition and limited clastic input during Devonian through Pennsylvanian time and increasing argillaceous, volcaniclastic, and bioclastic input during the Permian. The Cannery Formation comprises upper Paleozoic rocks in the Alexander terrane of southeastern Alaska. In the pre-Permian upper Paleozoic, the tectonic setting of the Alexander terrane consisted of two or more evolved oceanic arcs. The lower Permian section is represented by a distinctive suite of rocks in the Alexander terrane, which includes sedimentary and volcanic rocks containing early Permian fossils, metamorphosed rocks with early Permian cooling ages, and intrusive rocks with early Permian cooling ages, that form discrete northwest-trending belts. After restoration of 180 km of dextral displacement of the Chilkat-Chichagof block on the Chatham Strait Fault, these belts consist, from northeast to southwest, of (1) bedded chert, siliceous argillite, volcaniclastic turbidites, pillow basalt, and limestone of the Cannery Formation and the Porcupine Slate of Gilbert and others (1987); (2) greenschist-facies Paleozoic metasedimentary and metavolcanic rocks that have Permian cooling ages; (3) silty limestone and calcareous argillite interbedded with pillow basalt and volcaniclastic rocks of the Halleck Formation and the William Henry Bay area; and (4) intermediate-composition and syenitic plutons. These belts correspond to components of an accretionary complex, contemporary metamorphic rocks, forearc-basin deposits,

  7. Rune Frederiksen, Elizabeth R. Gebhard & Alexander Sokolicek (eds., The Architecture of the Ancient Greek Theatre, Monographs of the Danish Institute, Volume 17 (Aarhus: Aarhus University Press and The Danish Institute at Athens, 2015

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    Full Text Available A review of the book: Rune Frederiksen, Elizabeth R. Gebhard & Alexander Sokolicek (eds., The Architecture of the Ancient Greek Theatre, Monographs of the Danish Institute, Volume 17 (Aarhus: Aarhus University Press and The Danish Institute at Athens, 2015

  8. Le politique, opérateur de la construction des savoirs géographiques modernes: l'exemple des voyages d'Alexander von Humboldt

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    Laura Péaud

    2011-10-01

    Full Text Available RésuméA la charnière du XVIIIème et du XIXème siècle, Alexander von Humboldt réalise une série de voyages scientifiques et géographiques en Europe, en Amérique et en Asie. Connus en grande partie par sa très riche correspondance, ces voyages sont tous marqués par la présence et l’intervention d’acteurs du monde politique européen. Par leur soutien financier, matériel et moral, ainsi que par leur délimitation spatiale, temporelle voire thématique des objets des expéditions, ceux-ci structurent pratiquement et intellectuellement le déroulement des expéditions humboldtiennes.Aux alentours du moment 1800, la géographie se trouve alors engagée dans un mouvement de construction disciplinaire, questionnant ses objets, ses méthodes et ses pratiques. Inséré dans ce processus, le voyage constitue un enjeu identitaire fort de l’élaboration et de la définition des savoirs géographiques modernes. La participation des acteurs politiques dans les voyages interroge leur rôle d’opérateurs de la fabrique scientifique. A partir de l’exemple humboldtien, dans une optique d’histoire et d’épistémologie de la géographie, cet article propose d’engager une analyse relationnelle du couple géographie/politique.ZusammenfassungZwischen 1799 und 1829 unternahm Alexander von Humboldt eine Reihe wissenschaftlicher Reisen durch Europa, Amerika und Asien. Nicht zuletzt dank der überlieferten Korrespondenz sind die Reisen sehr gut dokumentiert: Politische Akteure spielten eine große Rolle bei der Planung und Umsetzung der Reisen. So unterstützten sie Humboldts Reisen sowohl mit materiellen als auch ideellen Mitteln. Mitunter nahmen sie Einfluss auf Routen sowie auf Dauer und thematische Ausrichtung der Reisen. Dies strukturierte die Humboldt’schen Reisen intellektuell und in ihrer praktischen Umsetzung.Um 1800 bildete sich die Geographie zur wissenschaftlichen Disziplin heraus, ihre Forschungsgegenstände, Methoden und

  9. Considerações sobre os conceitos de natureza, espaço e morfologia em Alexander von Humboldt e a gênese da geografia física moderna Considerations on the concepts of nature, space, and morphology in Alexander von Humboldt and on the genesis of modern physical geography

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    Full Text Available Discute a formação dos conceitos de natureza, espaço e morfologia na obra de Alexander von Humboldt e seus impactos na formação da geografia física moderna. Influenciado pelas reflexões de Kant em Crítica do juízo e pelos trabalhos de Goethe e Schelling, Humboldt desenvolveu nova interpretação e representação para a natureza na superfície da Terra, em que o conceito de espacialidade é fundamental para a explicação dos fenômenos da natureza. A geografia física moderna estrutura-se a partir de complexo cruzamento de influências estéticas e instrumentais desenvolvidas por Humboldt, nas quais o princípio da conexão é importante para a invenção artística e científica do conceito de paisagem geográfica.The article discusses how Alexander von Humboldt developed the concepts of nature, space, and morphology in his works and impacted the shaping of modern physical geography. Influenced by Kant's ideas in Critique of judgment and also by the writings of Goethe and Schelling, Humboldt devised a new interpretation and representation of nature on Earth's surface, wherein the concept of space is essential to explaining natural phenomena. Modern physical geography is grounded in a complex interweaving of aesthetic and instrumental influences fashioned by Humboldt, with the principle of connection playing an important role in the artistic and scientific development of the notion of a geographic landscape.

  10. Percepción, descripción y explicación en la obra de Alexander Von Humboldt

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    Bárbara Jiménez Pazos

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    Full Text Available Es recurrente la tendencia a considerar a Alexander von Humboldt como autor romántico-naturalista, dada la combinación del método científico de análisis empírico de la naturaleza con su visión estético-subjetiva que posee ciertos rasgos "románticos". Un estudio del léxico empleado por Humboldt en las descripciones de la naturaleza revela, sin embargo, el predominio del lenguaje estrictamente científico e intersubjetivo sobre el subjetivo. La presencia de rasgos semánticos "románticos" no es, empero, meramente ornamental, sino que cumple una función estética que, en la percepción humboldtiana de la naturaleza, es un complemento subjetivo indispensable dentro de su imagen holística del mundo.

  11. Alexander von Humboldt’s Footnotes: “Networks of Knowledge” in the Sources of the 1826 Essai politique sur l’île de Cuba

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    Anja Werner

    2014-01-01

    Zusammenfassung Alexander von Humboldts Fußnoten waren ihrer Zeit weit voraus, obwohl sie kaum den heutigen akademischen Standards entsprechen. Dieser Artikel untersucht die Fußnoten in Humboldts Essai politique sur l’île de Cuba (1826). Zwar ist es nicht immer leicht, die manchmal recht geheimnisvollen Verweise zu entschlüsseln, dennoch lohnt sich der Versuch: Humboldts Fußnoten geben nicht nur Auskunft über seine umfassenden Netzwerke des Wissens. Sie verweisen auch auf Auseinandersetzu...

  12. Hallar e inventar a un público. Nuevos proyectos editoriales acerca de la obra de Alexander von Humboldt

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    Ottmar Ette

    2008-10-01

    Full Text Available Article in español, abstracts in englisch, español and german.In Latin America, Alexander von Humboldt was and is known as one of the most famous historic and literary figures; in his own country, though, the acquaintance with his texts has until the 80s been reduced to groups of specialized scholars. Yet, for a couple of years, a growing interest in the works of Humboldt can be noticed, based on numerous new editions, which have been published since. Among others, these are the new edition of the Relation historique (1991, the editions of the „Humboldt Project“ (2004-2006 as part of the „Andere Bibliothek“, as well as current projects on German editions concerning Asie Centrale and the Examen critique.

  13. A propósito del libro magistral de Alexander sobre cirugía pulmonar ""The collapse therapy of pulmonary tuberculosis"

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    Full Text Available Son muchos los libros y publicaciones que sobre el tratamiento quirúrgico de la tuberculosis pulmonar se han escrito ya, pero son muy pocos los que pueden compararse con el que vio la luz en Yanquilandia en 1937 con el título de "The collapse therapy of pulmonary tuberculosis" de John Alexander, en colaboración con Max Pinner, Blair Marnwell y Kirgy Smith, tres grandes lumbreras de la fisiología mundial. No podía ser de otra manera ya que Alexander entre otros muchos títulos y méritos, es profesor de cirugía en la Universidad de Michigan, Jefe cirujano del sanatorio de ese estado, cirujano consultor de varios sanatorios, médico encargado de la sección de cirugía torácica del hospital de Michigan, etc., etc. y quien ha enriquecido la cirugía con métodos personales, mejoramientos en las técnicas operatorias y contribuído grandemente con sus conocimientos y experiencia al progreso de este arte. Además del hombre y de sus capacidades, su campo de experimentación es vastísimo, ya que los Estados Unidos gozan de un equipo sanatorial envidiable, con todo el instrumental y medios de que no dispone ningún otro país. Basta decir que en estos establecimientos hay hospitalizados hoy más de cien mil tuberculosos. Antes de hablar algo de este maravilloso libro tal vez no sería mutil, para ser más completo, decir brevemente lo que ha sido y es la lucha antituberculosa en el mundo y las armas de que se dispone actualmente para combatir este flagelo.

  14. Rediscovering MDMA (ecstasy): the role of the American chemist Alexander T. Shulgin.

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    Benzenhöfer, Udo; Passie, Torsten

    2010-08-01

    Alexander T. Shulgin is widely thought of as the 'father' of +/-3,4-methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA). This paper re-assesses his role in the modern history of this drug. We analysed systematically Shulgin's original publications on MDMA, his publications on the history of MDMA and his laboratory notebook. According to Shulgin's book PIHKAL (1991), he synthesized MDMA in 1965, but did not try it. In the 1960s Shulgin also synthesized MDMA-related compounds such as 3,4-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), 3-methoxy-4,5-methylenedioxyamphetamine (MMDA) and 3,4-methylenedioxyethylamphetamine (MDE), but this had no impact on his rediscovery of MDMA. In the mid-1970s Shulgin learned of a 'special effect' caused by MDMA, whereupon he re-synthesized it and tried it himself in September 1976, as confirmed by his laboratory notebook. In 1977 he gave MDMA to Leo Zeff PhD, who used it as an adjunct to psychotherapy and introduced it to other psychotherapists. Shulgin was not the first to synthesize MDMA, but he played an important role in its history. It seems plausible that he was so impressed by its effects that he introduced it to psychotherapist Zeff in 1977. This, and the fact that in 1978 he published with David Nichols the first paper on the pharmacological action of MDMA in humans, explains why Shulgin is sometimes (erroneously) called the 'father' of MDMA.

  15. Alexander von Humboldt im Spiegel der spanischen Presse. Zur Wahrnehmung seiner Person und seiner Ideen während der ersten Hälfte des 19. Jahrhunderts

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    2002-04-01

    Full Text Available Article in German, Abstracts in English, Spanish and German.This article shows the image of Alexander von Humboldt that was created in the Spanish press, both in his professional career and his personal life, from his departure to America in 1799, until his death in 1859. This kind of analysis needs to look into two topics: firstly, the aspects of his personality, his life, his work and his ideas mentioned or emphasized in publications published in those years and secondly, the facets that are not shown; both aspects will form the image that the authors intended to project.In both cases this essay attempts to interpret the intentions that might have been behind the «focus» used by the different publications. As part of this analysis, special importance has been given to the importance attributed to Humboldt in relation to two important events: the Spanish American colonial movement for independence and the beginning of what is nowadays called «modernity».This phase of Spanish History coincides with a changing and complex political-social context, which explains the need to consider not only the moderate press published in Spain under absolutist censorship, but also to include the liberal press of the opposition leaders exiled in London, in order to be able to see the different perception that these papers offered of Alexander von Humboldt.

  16. The Development of Information Policy of the Russian Empire During the Reign of Alexander II

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    Elena S. Ustinovich

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    Full Text Available During this historical period was actively carried out the process of interaction and interdependence of the development of state power and social consciousness within the limits of formation of the state information policy. Alexander II and his inner circle, given these trends and evaluating the shortcomings of the reign of his father, after years of ignoring the power of public opinion on important socio-political and socio-economic issues, after a long ban on open discussion of the shortcomings of the actions of the authorities and of the state apparatus, deliberately stimulated the beginning of the «era of conviction». Growth of social consciousness, the press has naturally gained a strong influence on representatives of the Russian society and contributed to raising awareness of and advocate for their rights. The authority is committed to the advancement of social development, directs itself to the expansion of media freedom and on the settlement of socio-political issues through dialogue, carried out with the assistance of the media.

  17. Scientific findings of Alexander von Humboldt's expedition into the Spanish-American Tropics (1799-1804 from a geographical point of view

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    Gerd Kohlhepp

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    Full Text Available Alexander von Humboldt's expedition from 1799 till 1804 to the "equinoctial regions of the new world" led through Venezuela, Cuba, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, and Mexico. In Europe an increased knowledge of the "New World" was connected with the privately funded journey, which served purely scientific purposes and had nothing to do with the exploration and exploitation of natural resources. Besides the research results, which were based on new measuring methods and the quantitative ascertainment of scientific basics, the journey also made possible detailed descriptions in matters of regional studies including social, socio-economic, political, and economic-geographic circumstances, which were based on empirical field studies. The expedition took place shortly before the political change in Latin America. Humboldt, who still experienced the feudal character of global economy based on slave labor in the colonies, vehemently criticized this economic structure - although he was a noble - and its unbearable social conditions. This is the reason why Humboldt is still admired in Latin America till this day. In Europe the scientific insights of his journey to the tropics and his innovative impulses in geog raphy as well as in many other disciplines brought him fame and lasting recognition as a universal scholar, who had crucial influence on the development of the sciences during the first half of the 19th century.A expedição científica de Alexander von Humboldt de 1799 a 1804 pela região equinocial do novo mundo foi realizada através dos países Venezuela, Cuba, Colômbia, Equador, Peru e México. Esta viagem, destinada à obtenção de novos conhecimentos aprofundados sobre o "novo mundo" para a Europa, foi financiada com meios particulares e tinha exclusivamente objetivos científicos e não a exploração de recursos naturais. Paralelamente aos resultados de pesquisa, fundamentados em novos métodos de medida e da elaboração quantitativa de

  18. Increased dynamic regulation of postural tone through Alexander Technique training.

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    Cacciatore, T W; Gurfinkel, V S; Horak, F B; Cordo, P J; Ames, K E

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    Gurfinkel and colleagues (2006) recently found that healthy adults dynamically modulate postural muscle tone in the body axis during anti-gravity postural maintenance and that this modulation is inversely correlated with axial stiffness. Our objective in the present study was to investigate whether dynamic modulation of axial postural tone can change through training. We examined whether teachers of the Alexander Technique (AT), who undergo "long-term" (3-year) training, have greater modulation of axial postural tone than matched control subjects. In addition, we performed a longitudinal study on the effect of "short-term" (10-week) AT training on the axial postural tone of individuals with low back pain (LBP), since short term AT training has previously been shown to reduce LBP. Axial postural tone was quantified by measuring the resistance of the neck, trunk and hips to small (±10°), slow (1°/s) torsional rotation during stance. Modulation of tone was determined by the torsional resistance to rotation (peak-to-peak, phase-advance, and variability of torque) and axial muscle activity (EMG). Peak-to-peak torque was lower (∼50%), while phase-advance and cycle-to-cycle variability were enhanced for AT teachers compared to matched control subjects at all levels of the axis. In addition, LBP subjects decreased trunk and hip stiffness following short-term AT training compared to a control intervention. While changes in static levels of postural tone may have contributed to the reduced stiffness observed with the AT, our results suggest that dynamic modulation of postural tone can be enhanced through long-term training in the AT, which may constitute an important direction for therapeutic intervention. Copyright © 2010 Elsevier B.V. All rights reserved.

  19. Alexander von Humboldt und Carl Friedrich Gauß als Wegbereiter der neuen Disziplin Erdmagnetismus

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    Karin Reich

    2011-03-01

    Full Text Available AbstractThough Alexander von Humboldt was motivated for the first time to deal with earthmagnetism during his stay in Freiberg, it was in France that he really became a specialist in this respect. During most of his journeys he made earthmagnetic measurements. His collaboration with Arago was of great importance, it was in Paris that the first magnetic observatory was built. Humboldt rendered outstanding services to the investigation of earth magnetism by two major achievements: 1. He emphasized intensity measurements and 2. he put forward the law that the magnetic intensity is increasing from the magnetic equator toward the magnetic poles. At least since 1803 Carl Friedrich Gauss was interested in earthmagnetism and especially in Humboldt’s early published data. That Wilhelm Weber became professor of physics at the University of Göttingen in 1831 was a turning point for Gauss. In 1833 Göttingen was the centre of investigating earthmagnetism, a new era began which lasted only until 1843. Gauss’ main contributions were more or less theoretical, in 1832/3 he transformed Humboldt’s relative intensity measurements into absolute ones which were independent of the instrument’s needle. A new epoch began with Gauss’ publication „Allgemeine Theorie des Erdmagnetismus” (1839. The main point was the newly defined notion of „potential“. Gauss was the first to present the surface of the earth with equipotential lines. ZusammenfassungAlexander von Humboldt hatte sich bereits in Freiberg mit dem Erdmagnetismus beschäftigt; jedoch erst in Frankreich lernte er die entsprechenden Beobachtungsmethoden kennen. Auf allen seinen Reisen machte er erdmagnetische Messungen. Seine Zusammenarbeit mit Arago in Paris war besonders fruchtbar, hier wurde das erste magnetische Observatorium gebaut. Humboldt beschäftigte sich vor allem mit Intensitätsmessungen; sein wichtigster Beitrag war die Feststellung, dass die magnetische Intensität vom

  20. Embodiment and Entangled Subjectivity: A Study of Robin Cook's Coma, Priscille Sibley's The Promise of Stardust and Alexander Beliaev's Professor Dowell's Head.

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    Karmakar, Manali; Parui, Avishek

    2018-03-22

    The essay examines Robin Cook's (1977) Coma and Priscille Sibley's (2013) The Promise of Stardust that dramatize the reified and disposable status of the brain-dead patients who are classified as nonpersons. The essay argues that the man-machine entanglement as depicted in the novels constructs a deterritorialized and entangled form of subjectivity that intervenes in the dominant biomedical understanding of personhood and agency that we notionally associate with a conscious mind. The essay concludes its arguments by discussing Alexander Beliaev's (1925) Professor Dowell's Head which depicts human subjectivity as an essentially embodied and distributive phenomenon and interrogates the Cartesian mind body dualism embedded in the dominant biomedical narratives.

  1. FCJ-179 On Governance, Blackboxing, Measure, Body, Affect and Apps: A conversation with Patricia Ticineto Clough and Alexander R. Galloway

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    Svitlana Matviyenko

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    Full Text Available The work of Patricia Ticineto Clough and Alexander Galloway is well known to anyone whose research concerns matters of affect and biopolitics, software, networks and gaming, interface culture and communication, political economy of media and information, the systems of measure and control addressed in the contexts of French theory, feminist and speculative thought, Marxism or psychoanalysis. We were lucky to have them among the keynotes for our Apps and Affect conference, where their talks sparked an interesting exchange that impacted a number of the conference conversations. Afterwards, I suggested to Patricia and Alex that they elaborate on aspects of their discussion, this invitation resulted in the following conversation, which took place via email between April and December 2014.

  2. Life beneath the surface of the central Texan Balcones Escarpment: genus Anillinus Casey, 1918 (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Bembidiini: new species, a key to the Texas species, and notes about their way of life and evolution

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    Igor Sokolov

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    Full Text Available The Texas fauna of the genus Anillinus Casey, 1918 includes three previously described species (A. affabilis (Brues, 1902, A. depressus (Jeannel, 1963 and A. sinuatus (Jeannel, 1963 and four new species here described: A. acutipennis Sokolov & Reddell sp. n. (type locality: Fort Hood area, Bell County, Texas; A. comalensis Sokolov & Kavanaugh sp. n. (type locality: 7 miles W of New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas; A. forthoodensis Sokolov & Reddell sp. n. (type locality: Fort Hood area, Bell County, Texas; A. wisemanensis Sokolov & Kavanaugh sp. n. (type locality: Wiseman Sink, Hays County, Texas. A key for identification of adults of these species is provided. The fauna includes both soil- and cave-inhabiting species restricted to the Balcones Fault Zone and Lampasas Cut Plain and adjacent areas underlain by the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer. Based on morphological and distributional data, we hypothesize that four lineages of endogean Anillinus species extended their geographical ranges from a source area in the Ouachita-Ozark Mountains to the Balconian region in central Texas. There the cavernous Edwards-Trinity aquifer system provided an excellent refugium as the regional climate in the late Tertiary and early Quaternary became increasingly drier, rendering life at the surface nearly impossible for small, litter-inhabiting arthropods. Isolated within the Edwards-Trinity aquifer system, these anilline lineages subsequently differentiated, accounting for the currently known diversity. The paucity of specimens and difficulty in collecting them suggest that additional undiscovered species remain to be found in the region.

  3. Life beneath the surface of the central Texan Balcones Escarpment: genus Anillinus Casey, 1918 (Coleoptera, Carabidae, Bembidiini): new species, a key to the Texas species, and notes about their way of life and evolution.

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    Sokolov, Igor M; Reddell, James R; Kavanaugh, David H

    2014-01-01

    The Texas fauna of the genus Anillinus Casey, 1918 includes three previously described species (A. affabilis (Brues), 1902, A. depressus (Jeannel), 1963 and A. sinuatus (Jeannel), 1963) and four new species here described: A. acutipennis Sokolov & Reddell, sp. n. (type locality: Fort Hood area, Bell County, Texas); A. comalensis Sokolov & Kavanaugh, sp. n. (type locality: 7 miles W of New Braunfels, Comal County, Texas); A. forthoodensis Sokolov & Reddell, sp. n. (type locality: Fort Hood area, Bell County, Texas); A. wisemanensis Sokolov & Kavanaugh, sp. n. (type locality: Wiseman Sink, Hays County, Texas). A key for identification of adults of these species is provided. The fauna includes both soil- and cave-inhabiting species restricted to the Balcones Fault Zone and Lampasas Cut Plain and adjacent areas underlain by the Edwards-Trinity Aquifer. Based on morphological and distributional data, we hypothesize that four lineages of endogean Anillinus species extended their geographical ranges from a source area in the Ouachita-Ozark Mountains to the Balconian region in central Texas. There the cavernous Edwards-Trinity aquifer system provided an excellent refugium as the regional climate in the late Tertiary and early Quaternary became increasingly drier, rendering life at the surface nearly impossible for small, litter-inhabiting arthropods. Isolated within the Edwards-Trinity aquifer system, these anilline lineages subsequently differentiated, accounting for the currently known diversity. The paucity of specimens and difficulty in collecting them suggest that additional undiscovered species remain to be found in the region.

  4. Political Storytelling on Instagram: Key Aspects of Alexander Van der Bellen’s Successful 2016 Presidential Election Campaign

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    Full Text Available This article addresses the strategic use of Instagram in election campaigns for the office of the Austrian Federal President in 2016. Based on a comprehensive visual analysis of 504 Instagram posts from Green-backed but independent presidential candidate Alexander Van der Bellen, who resulted as winner after almost one year of campaigning, this contribution reconstructs key aspects of digital storytelling on Instagram. By identifying relevant image types central to the self-representation of the candidate, this article shows how a politician makes use of a digital platform in order to project and manage desired images. The salience of image types allows for the reconstruction of underlying visual strategies: (1 the highlighting of the candidate’s biography (biographical strategy, (2 the presentation of his campaign team (team strategy, and (3 the presentation of the candidate as a legitimate office holder (incumbent strategy. The article thus sheds light on visual aspects of digital storytelling as relevant factor of political communication.

  5. Mõned menetlusõiguslikud tähelepanekud. Riigikohtu kriminaalkolleegiumi otsus 3-1-1-22-10 / Oliver Nääs

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    Riigikohtu lahendist 3-1-1-22-10: Tarmo Silla (Sild) kaitsja vandeadvokaat Üllar Talviste, Villu Reiljani kaitsja vandeadvokaat Aivar Pilve ja Aivo Pärna kaitsja vandeadvokaat Maria Mägi-Rohtmetsa kassatsioonid Tallinna Ringkonnakohtu 20. novembri 2009. a kohtuotsuse peale kriminaalasjas Tarmo Silla süüdistuses KarS § 295 lg 1, Villu Reiljani süüdistuses KarS § 293 lg 2 p-de 2 ja 4 ning Aivo Pärna süüdistuses KarS § 297 lg 1 järgi

  6. Alexander von Humboldt's Idea of Interconnectedness and its Relationship to Interdisciplinarity and Communication

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    Full Text Available Alexander von Humboldt, a German scientist and explorer of the 19th century, viewed the natural world holistically and described the harmony of nature among the diversity of the physical world as a conjoining between all physical disciplines. He noted in his diary: "Everything is interconnectedness." The main feature of Humboldt's pioneering work was later named "Humboldtian science", meaning the accurate study of interconnected real phenomena in order to find a definite law and a dynamic cause. Following Humboldt's idea of nature, an Internet edition of his works must preserve the author's original intention, retain an awareness of all relevant works, and still adhere to the requirements of scholarly edition. At the present time, however, the highly unconventional form of his publications has undermined the awareness and a comprehensive study of Humboldt's works. Digital libraries should supply dynamic links to sources, maps, images, graphs and relevant texts. New forms of interaction and synthesis between humanistic texts and scientific observation need to be created. Information technology is the only way to do justice to the broad range of visions, descriptions and the idea of nature of Humboldt's legacy. It finally leads to virtual research environments as an adequate concept to redesign our digital archives, not only for Humboldt's documents, but for all interconnected data.

  7. Obituary: Donald Alexander Macrae, 1916-2006

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    Seaquist, E. R.

    2007-12-01

    With the passing of Donald Alexander MacRae on 6 December 2006 at age 90, the astronomy community lost a visionary scientist and a great educator in the field. Don MacRae was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia, on 19 February 1916, to Donald Alexander and Laura Geddes (Barnstead) MacRae. His father was originally a classics scholar and preceptor of Greek and Latin at Princeton, but at the time of Don's birth in 1916 he was Dean of the Dalhousie Law School in Halifax. The family moved to Toronto, Ontario, in 1924 when his father joined the faculty of Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto as a Professor of Law. After the family moved to Toronto, where he received most of his early education, he obtained his undergraduate degree in Mathematics and Physics in 1937 from the University of Toronto (U of T). He obtained the degree of A.M. in 1940 and of Ph.D. in 1943 from Harvard University under the mentorship of Bart Bok in the field of galactic structure. During his early career he worked briefly at the University of Pennsylvania, Cornell University, and Carbide and Chemical Corporation at Oak Ridge, Tennessee. For Don the latter work was a brief and somewhat uneasy association with the Manhattan Project. In 1946, he obtained a position at Case Institute of Technology (now Case Western Reserve University), where he worked until 1953. In 1953, he accepted a position at the U of T, replacing Ralph Williamson, who had earlier introduced Don to the emerging field of radio astronomy while they both were at Cornell. Don's primary research field was stellar spectroscopy, but his interests were much broader than this, and he possessed an abiding ability to interest students and faculty in new and emerging ideas. In the early 1960s he developed a strong interest in the nature and origin of the lunar surface, and discussed these extensively with colleagues. Many of his ideas on this subject were later confirmed by the lunar exploration program. Don's continuing interest in radio astronomy

  8. The appearance of the artist to the people: the creativity, personality and malady of Alexander Ivanov (1806-58).

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    Lerner, Vladimir; Witztum, Eliezer

    2005-02-01

    Alexander Ivanov was an outstanding Russian painter who lived in the middle of the nineteenth century, during the romantic period. He did not accept romanticism but instead tried to create his own original style, an ambitious combination of spiritual profundity and a manner of execution unparalleled in Western European art. Ivanov's intention and style are best reflected in his major work The Appearance of Christ to the People, a picture on which he worked for over 20 years. He painted more than 400 sketches of the picture while attempting to bring his masterpiece to perfection. At the end of his life Ivanov became disillusioned, renounced his strong religious conviction and became suspicious. This study examines the influence of his background, life story and personality on the creative process. From a diagnostic perspective, Ivanov's personality featured obsessive, narcissistic and schizoid traits. In his final years he suffered from a delusional disorder.

  9. BIBLICAL THEMES AND IMAGES IN ALEXANDER SOLZHENITSYN'S NOVEL "THE FIRST CIRCLE" (V KRUGE PERVOM

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    Svetlana Alexeyevna Martyanova

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    Full Text Available The author identifies, describes and interprets the biblical allusions in Alexander Solzhenitsyn's novel The First Circle (V Kruge Pervom. It is assumed that many of the biblical characters and stories, mentioned (Moses, Jesus Christ, Holy Mary, Mother of God, or Judas or implied in the novel, are prototypical to its heroes and storylines. Biblical allusions form the overarching storyline (metaplot, and create the religious and philosophical perspective of understanding the value orientations and behavior of the characters. The article reveals the significance of the biblical context for understanding the moral and philosophical search of its heroes, their reflections on happiness, well-being, soul, conscience, friendship, creativity, truth, genuineness and authenticity of marxism as "leading-edge thinking". Special attention is given to the subject of Christmas: the article explains what it means for the formation of artistic time or images of individual characters (Volodin and Rubin, and draws a parallel betweem Stalin and Herod. It is emphasized that Solzhenitsyn as a writer did not copy reality, but portrayed it in light of the Bible and the Gospel ideal, creating the original concept of man's destiny in a totalitarian society and reintroducing to readers religious valueswhich were excluded from a human being by Soviet ideology.

  10. Obituary: Walter Alexander Feibelman, 1930-2004

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    Oergerle, William

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    Walter Alexander Feibelman, 79, an astronomer who discovered the E-ring of Saturn, died of a heart attack 19 November 2004 at his home at Riderwood Village in Silver Spring, Maryland. Walter was born 30 October 1925 in Berlin, Germany to Bernard and Dora Feibelman. He came to the United States with his parents in 1941. They were some of the last German Jews to flee Nazi Germany. Years later, he reported his experiences in an account contributed to the U.S. Holocaust Memorial Museum. As a youth, he worked at a cleaning shop and as a soda jerk before taking a course in tool and die making. He worked at the Abbey Photo Corp. in New York and in a model-making firm, where he constructed models of aircraft for use in identification courses by the Army Air Forces. After high school, he attended the Carnegie Institute of Technology and received his BS degree in 1956. Until 1969, he was a research scientist at the University of Pittsburgh. While working as an assistant research professor in physics and astronomy at the University of Pittsburgh in 1967, he examined a photo of Saturn taken a year earlier at the university's Allegheny Observatory. The E-ring -- unlike the bright main rings, A, B, C, D and F -- is faint and not easily spotted. He paired his observation with calculations and announced his discovery, which remained unconfirmed until the Pioneer 11 flyby in 1979. Walter joined the Optical Astronomy Division of Goddard Space Flight Center in Greenbelt in 1969, and worked there until 2002, when he became an emeritus astronomer at NASA. He became associated with the International Ultraviolet Explorer project, and worked on developing detectors for the orbiting observatory's spectrograph. The project turned out to be one of NASA's most successful observatories, operating from 1978 to 1996. In his scientific career, he published more than 200 refereed articles, mainly on hot stars and planetary nebulae. He also wrote papers in the fields of photography, spectroscopy

  11. Evaluation of the potential of Pontederia parviflora Alexander in the absorption of copper (Cu and its effects on tissues = Avaliação do potencial de pontederia parviflora Alexander na absorção de cobre (Cu e efeitos nos tecidos

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    Full Text Available The study sought to evaluate the potential of the aquatic macrophytePontederia parviflora Alexander in the absorption of copper (Cu and possible variations in its tissues after 21 days of exposure to this metal. The concentration of Cu was analyzed in the solution and in the vegetal tissues (stem, root and leaves. The experiment was set up in triplicates with weekly measurements of pH, temperature and DO. The results indicated that P. parviflora reduced 96% of Cu in the solution and the root was the vegetal tissue, which accumulated more Cu. Values of pH, DO and temperature were in accordance with the metabolic activities of the plants. In the anatomic analyses, dark spots were identified in the vascular bundles and in the epidermis of the aerial parts, highlighting the variation resulting from the presence of this substance. However, these variations were not sufficient to damage the development of the individuals. P. parviflora showed high capacity of extraction and storage of the metal, being a good alternative to aquatic environments with high concentrations of Cu. O estudo avaliou o potencial da macrófita aquática Pontederia parviflora Alexander na absorção de cobre (Cu e possíveis alterações nos tecidos, após 21 dias de exposição. O teor do metal foi analisado na solução e nos tecidos vegetais (caule, raiz e folhas. O experimento foi montado em triplicatas com medidas semanais dopH, temperatura e OD. Os resultados mostraram que P. parviflora reduziu 96% do Cu na solução e a porção vegetal que acumulou mais o metal foi a radicular. O pH, OD e temperatura apresentaram valores condizentes com as atividades metabólicas das plantas. Nas análises anatômicas, foram identificadas manchas escuras nos feixes vasculares e na epiderme das partes aéreas, evidenciando a alteração provocada pela presença da substância. No entanto essas alterações não foram suficientes para prejudicar o desenvolvimento dos indivíduos. P

  12. Entre a batuta e o tubo de ensaio: a carreira admirável de Alexandre Borodin Between baton and test tube: the admirable career of Alexander Borodin

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    Full Text Available Alexander Borodin (1833-1887 is a singularity in the history of science. Whereas other scientists may have kept lifelong interests in some artistic field, he was unique in pursuing with great success two parallel careers in both chemistry and music, managing to excell in both to the end of his life. Although he considered himself primarily a chemist, present-day appreciation of his powerful music has greatly surpassed interest for his chemistry. This article treats the life and the unusual double career of the Russian chemist-musician.

  13. A Case of Adult-Onset Alexander Disease Featuring Severe Atrophy of the Medulla Oblongata and Upper Cervical Cord on Magnetic Resonance Imaging

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    Yonezu, Tadahiro; Ito, Shoichi; Kanai, Kazuaki; Masuda, Saeko; Shibuya, Kazumoto; Kuwabara, Satoshi

    2012-01-01

    Adult-onset Alexander disease (AOAD) has been increasingly recognized since the identification of the glial fibrillary acidic protein gene mutation in 2001. We report on a 56-year-old man who was genetically confirmed as AOAD with the glial fibrillary acidic protein mutation of p.M74T. He developed spastic tetraparesis, sensory disturbances in four limbs, and mild cognitive impairment without apparent dysarthria and dysphagia. The case was characterized by severe atrophy of the medulla oblongata and upper cervical cord with intramedullary signal intensity changes on magnetic resonance imaging. While AOAD is diverse in clinical presentation, the peculiar magnetic resonance imaging findings of marked atrophy of the medulla oblongata and cervical cord are thought to be highly suggestive of the diagnosis of AOAD. PMID:23185175

  14. Improvement in automatic postural coordination following alexander technique lessons in a person with low back pain.

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    Cacciatore, Timothy W; Horak, Fay B; Henry, Sharon M

    2005-06-01

    The relationship between abnormal postural coordination and back pain is unclear. The Alexander Technique (AT) aims to improve postural coordination by using conscious processes to alter automatic postural coordination and ongoing muscular activity, and it has been reported to reduce low back pain. This case report describes the use of the AT with a client with low back pain and the observed changes in automatic postural responses and back pain. The client was a 49-year-old woman with a 25-year history of left-sided, idiopathic, lumbrosacral back pain. Automatic postural coordination was measured using a force plate during horizontal platform translations and one-legged standing. The client was tested monthly for 4 months before AT lessons and for 3 months after lessons. Before lessons, she consistently had laterally asymmetric automatic postural responses to translations. After AT lessons, the magnitude and asymmetry of her responses and balance improved and her low back pain decreased. Further research is warranted to study whether AT lessons improve low back pain-associated abnormalities in automatic postural coordination and whether improving automatic postural coordination helps to reduce low back pain.

  15. Post-traumatic stress reactions before the advent of post-traumatic stress disorder: potential effects on the lives and legacies of Alexander the Great, Captain James Cook, Emily Dickinson, and Florence Nightingale.

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    Mackowiak, Philip A; Batten, Sonja V

    2008-12-01

    Evidence is presented that Alexander the Great, Captain James Cook, Emily Dickinson, and Florence Nightingale each developed symptoms consistent with post-traumatic stress disorder in the aftermath of repeated potentially traumatizing events of differing character. Their case histories also varied with respect to background, premorbid personality style, risk factors, clinical presentation, and course of the illness, illustrating the pleomorphic character of the disorder, as well as the special problems in diagnosing it in historical figures.

  16. Transatlantic communication in the 19th century aspects of the correspondence between alexander von humboldt and george ticknor

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    2004-12-01

    Full Text Available The Prussian explorer Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859 and the North American scholar George Ticknor (1791-1871 met in 1817 in Paris, after Ticknor had studied languages, history, and natural sciences at the University of Göttingen. Two years later, he became the first Harvard Professor of the French and Spanish Languages and Literatures. When Ticknor visited Europe in 1836 and 1856, Humboldt was his guide in the Prussian Capital. Both, Humboldt and Ticknor were mediators between the Old World and the New Continent at a time when nationalism was fashionable both in literature and in politics. Humboldt and Ticknor did not agree on all political questions. However, their respect for each other helped them avoid controversial topics in their correspondence, and possibly in their conversations. With their ability to rank the things they had in common higher than their differences they were able to maintain a fruitful transatlantic dialogue over forty years.

    El explorador prusiano Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859 y el erudito norteamericano George Ticknor (1791-1871 se conocieron en 1817 en París, después que Ticknor había estudiado idiomas, historia y ciencias naturales en la Universidad de Göttingen. Dos años más tarde, llegó a ser el primer Profesor Harvard de Lenguas y Literatura francesa y española. Cuando Ticknor visitó Europa en 1836 y 1856, Humboldt fue su guía en la capital prusiana. Humboldt y Ticknor fueron mediadores entre el Viejo Mundo y el Nuevo Continente en una época en que el nacionalismo estaba de moda en la literatura y la política. Humboldt y Ticknor no estaban de acuerdo en todas las cuestiones políticas. Sin embargo, el respecto que existía entre ellos evitó los asuntos controvertibles en su conversación y posiblemente en su correspondencia. Con su habilidad para clasificar las cosas tenían en común por encima de sus diferencias ser capaces de mantener un diálogo fructífero trasatlántico durante

  17. شخصية الإسكندر المقدوني في الأدب الفارسي ( شاهنامة الفردوسي أنموذجا Personality of the Great Alexander in the Persian literature

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    Full Text Available We've discussed this in a study of Alexander the Great and the personal importance that called for influence in the Persian literature, so the search of two sections we dealt with in the first part, the roots of this character in the Persian systems and historical biography of Alexander the Great. The second section, we dealt with a literary epic, Ferdowsi and Shahnameh that prevailed on the Persian poetic systems dramatically and personality of Alexander in this system, which is a model of systems and Persian epics that dealt with the great conqueror figure who occupied a significant part of their themes. The search included texts in Farsi and translated reprints of Shahnameh and seal with a summary in Arabic and English.In regard to the standard that many exclamation indication embedded in Arabic books, were two forms (as I do, and (I do it.

  18. Uranium hydrogeochemical and stream-sediment reconnaissance of the Port Alexander NTMS quadrangle, Alaska

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    Zinkl, R.J.; Hardy, L.C.; D'Andrea, R.F. Jr.

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    This report presents results of a Hydrogeochemical and Stream Sediment Reconnaissance (HSSR) of the Port Alexander NTMS quadrangle, Alaska. In addition to this abbreviated data release, more complete data are available to the public in machine-readable form. These machine-readable data, as well as quarterly or semiannual program progress reports containing further information on the HSSR program in general, or on the Los Alamos National Laboratory (LANL) portion of the program in particular, are available fom DOE's Technical Library at its Grand Junction Area Office. Presented in this data release are location data, field analyses, and laboratory analyses of several different sample media. For the sake of brevity, many field site observations have not been included in this volume; these data are, however, available on the magnetic tape. Appendices A and B describe the sample media and summarize the analytical results for each medium. The data have been subdivided by one of the Los Alamos National Laboratory sorting programs of Zinkl and others (1981a) into groups of stream-sediment and lake-sediment samples. For each group which contains a sufficient number of observations, statistical tables, tables of raw data, and 1:1,000,000 scale maps of pertinent elements have been included in this report. Also included are maps showing results of multivariate statistical analyses. Information on the field and analytical procedures used by the Los Alamos National Laboratory during sample collection and analysis may be found in any HSSR data release prepared by the Laboratory and will not be included in this report

  19. Participação das enfermeiras no processo de implantação de práticas obstétricas humanizadas na maternidade Alexander Fleming (1998-2004 Participación de las enfermeras en el proceso de implementación de prácticas de obstetricia humanizada en la maternidade Alexander Fleming (1998-2004 Participation of nurses in the process of implementation of obstetrical practices in the maternity humanized Alexander Fleming (1998-2004

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    Full Text Available Estudo de natureza histórico-social cujo objetivo é analisar o processo de inserção das enfermeiras na assistência ao parto e as lutas dessas profissionais para implantar as práticas obstétricas humanizadas na Maternidade Alexander Fleming. Utilizou-se a história oral temática como método. As etapas da análise foram: ordenação, classificação e triangulação dos dados. Para sustentação da análise, utilizamos os conceitos de campo, habitus, poder simbólico e capital, de Pierre Bourdieu. Os resultados apontaram que a inserção das enfermeiras na assistência ao parto ocorreu mediante a lotação de recursos humanos para este projeto e de uma capacitação intensiva. Ao serem inseridas no centro obstétrico, as enfermeiras criaram um espaço próprio de atuação e elaboraram um protocolo assistencial. Concluímos que as estratégias de luta simbólica utilizadas pelas enfermeiras contribuíram para a conquista de espaços que as distinguiram no campo pelo desenvolvimento de práticas humanizadas que estavam de acordo com seu habitus.Se trata de un estudio de carácter histórico y social cuya finalidad es analizar el proceso de inserción de las enfermeras en el momento de la entrega y la lucha de estos profesionales para implementar las prácticas obstétricas humanizadas en la Maternidade Alexander Fleming. El método utilizado fue la historia oral temática. Los pasos del análisis fueron: ordenación, clasificación y triangulación de los datos. Para sustentación del análisis se utilizó los conceptos de campo, habitus, poder simbólico y capital, de Pierre Bourdieu. Los resultados mostraron que la inclusión de las enfermeras en la atención del parto se produjo a través de la capacidad de recursos humanos para este proyecto y de un entrenamiento intensivo. Al ser insertado en el centro obstétrico, las enfermeras han creado su propio espacio para la acción y han desarrollado un protocolo de atención. Concluimos que

  20. La fabrique du savoir Essai sur les carnets de voyage d'Alexander von Humboldt

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    Marie-Noëlle Bourguet

    2006-10-01

    Full Text Available Article in French, Abstract in English.Whilst the notebook belongs to the imagery of the enlightened scientist's persona (an auxiliary tool kept by his side to be hastily scribbled with data, when at the bench or in the field, it has been given little attention by historians of science, who are used to consider its manuscript pages as a documentary resource to complement the printed text, but rarely take the notebook as a material and cultural object by itself, the history and epistemology of which is to be explored. Only recently have new trends in the historiography, by historians of printed books and reading practices, and by social and cultural historians of knowledge, called for a fresh look and opened the way for new approaches. Taking Alexander von Humboldt as a paramount example, who expressly devoted his life to "observing and recording" the world, pen in hand, this paper explores the note-taking practices at work in his travel diaries and notebooks from the perspective of the history of scientific observation and cognitive practices. Four themes are successively considered : the question of method and apprenticeship ; the timing of note-taking practices ; the nature and status of the data jotted down on the page ; finally, their uses in the production of scientific knowledge. In the back and forth movement between the observation of the world and the writing of science, the notebook stood as a crucial intellectual step and cognitive tool.

  1. Writing in learning/teaching in French (study case- freshmen “Alexander Xhuvani” University students

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    Leonarda Myslihaka

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    Full Text Available Writing plays an important role in teaching and learning foreign languages. Students that can write in a foreign language have to verify their grammar, lexical and semantic performance and it is the role of the teacher to assess if students have learned rules correctly. This is both important for their reading and speaking skills and in general students are tested through a writing test. Writing is now an object of research and it is generally accepted that teaching/ learning cannot be performed out of the communicative acts. Students are required to produce and interpret different documents such as leaflets, journal articles etc. in a foreign language, in this case in French. The idea is that if you want to own the writing competency, you have to know very well both the lingual and contextual structure. This paper is a based on a research conducted with the first year students, studying French at the “Alexander Xhuvani” University, Elbasan, Albania, taking in consideration the lingual, psychological and social factors that affect writing. From the conclusions was clear that students had difficulties in writing due to their limited lingual competencies that leads them to orthographical mistakes etc. We also noted that students are eager to acquire this competency because learning a language through writing does not merely mean to learn syntax but it also requires a de – contextualization and creating a chance for students to get in touch with everyday language texts.

  2. Formación de investigadores en el contexto de proyectos colaborativos: experiencias en el Instituto de Medicina Tropical "Alexander von Humboldt", Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia Researchers training in the context of the collaborative projects: experiences of Instituto de Medicina Tropical "Alexander von Humbolt", Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia

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    Eduardo Gotuzzo

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    Full Text Available La investigación constituye un elemento fundamental de desarrollo humano y social. Bajo esta perspectiva, supone desafíos y oportunidades particulares para los llamados países "en vías de desarrollo". Una aproximación a tales desafíos y oportunidades se desprende del análisis de dos actividades interrelacionadas: la formación de nuevos investigadores y el desarrollo de investigación con instituciones o investigadores externos a la propia institución ("investigación colaborativa". Ambas actividades son esenciales en la consolidación, ampliación y actualización de las capacidades institucionales de producción científica. Presentamos aquí las experiencias del Instituto de Medicina Tropical "Alexander von Humboldt" de la Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia con relación a la formación de investigadores; discutimos los cuatro elementos que consideramos clave en dicho proceso: promoción de entornos estimulantes para investigación, identificación proactiva de becarios, asesorías complementarias y consolidación de redes; y analizamos tres modelos de colaboración internacional exitosos en la formación de nuevos investigadores bajo distintas aproximaciones institucionales.Research is a main element for human and social development. Under this point of view, it involves particular challenges and opportunities for the so-called "developing countries". An approach for those challenges and opportunities comes from the analysis of two interrelated activities; the training of new researchers and the research development with institutions or researchers which are external to the institution ("collaborative research". Both activities are essential for the consolidation, widening and updating of the institutional capabilities for scientific production. We present here the experiences of the Instituto de Medicina Tropical "Alexander von Humboldt" of the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, in relation to the training of new researchers

  3. Samuel Alexander Kinnier Wilson. Wilson's disease, Queen Square and neurology.

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    Broussolle, E; Trocello, J-M; Woimant, F; Lachaux, A; Quinn, N

    2013-12-01

    This historical article describes the life and work of the British physician Samuel Alexander Kinnier Wilson (1878-1937), who was one of the world's greatest neurologists of the first half of the 20th century. Early in his career, Wilson spent one year in Paris in 1903 where he learned from Pierre-Marie at Bicêtre Hospital. He subsequently retained uninterrupted links with French neurology. He also visited in Leipzig the German anatomist Paul Flechsig. In 1904, Wilson returned to London, where he worked for the rest of his life at the National Hospital for the Paralysed and Epileptic (later the National Hospital for Nervous Diseases, and today the National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery) in Queen Square, and also at Kings' College Hospital. He wrote on 'the old motor system and the new', on disorders of motility and muscle tone, on the epilepsies, on aphasia, apraxia, tics, and pathologic laughing and crying, and most importantly on Wilson's disease. The other objective of our paper is to commemorate the centenary of Wilson's most important work published in 1912 in Brain, and also in Revue Neurologique, on an illness newly recognized and characterized by him entitled "Progressive lenticular degeneration, a familial nervous disease associated with liver cirrhosis". He analyzed 12 clinical cases, four of whom he followed himself, but also four cases previously published by others and a further two that he considered in retrospect had the same disease as he was describing. The pathological profile combined necrotic damage in the lenticular nuclei of the brain and hepatic cirrhosis. This major original work is summarized and discussed in the present paper. Wilson not only delineated what was later called hepato-lenticular degeneration and Wilson's disease, but also introduced for the first time the terms extrapyramidal syndrome and extrapyramidal system, stressing the role of the basal ganglia in motility. The present historical work emphasizes the special

  4. Alexander von Humboldt: galvanism, animal electricity, and self-experimentation part 1: formative years, naturphilosophie, and galvanism.

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    Finger, Stanley; Piccolino, Marco; Stahnisch, Frank W

    2013-01-01

    During the 1790s, Alexander von Humboldt (1769-1859), who showed an early interest in many facets of natural philosophy and natural history, delved into the controversial subject of galvanism and animal electricity, hoping to shed light on the basic nature of the nerve force. He was motivated by his broad worldview, the experiments of Luigi Galvani, who favored animal electricity in more than a few specialized fishes, and the thinking of Alessandro Volta, who accepted specialized fish electricity but was not willing to generalize to other animals, thinking Galvani's frog experiments flawed by his use of metals. Differing from many German Naturphilosophen, who shunned "violent" experiments, the newest instruments, and detailed measurement, Humboldt conducted thousands of galvanic experiments on animals and animal parts, as well as many on his own body, some of which caused him great pain. He interpreted his results as supporting some but not all of the claims made by both Galvani and Volta. Notably, because of certain negative findings and phenomenological differences, he remained skeptical about the intrinsic animal force being qualitatively identical to true electricity. Hence, he referred to a "galvanic force," not animal electricity, in his letters and publications, a theoretical position he would abandon with Volta's help early in the new century.

  5. Methodology for the evaluation of the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden program.

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    Gibbs, L; Staiger, P K; Townsend, M; Macfarlane, S; Gold, L; Block, K; Johnson, B; Kulas, J; Waters, E

    2013-04-01

    Community and school cooking and gardening programs have recently increased internationally. However, despite promising indications, there is limited evidence of their effectiveness. This paper presents the evaluation framework and methods negotiated and developed to meet the information needs of all stakeholders for the Stephanie Alexander Kitchen Garden (SAKG) program, a combined cooking and gardening program implemented in selectively funded primary schools across Australia. The evaluation used multiple aligned theoretical frameworks and models, including a public health ecological approach, principles of effective health promotion and models of experiential learning. The evaluation is a non-randomised comparison of six schools receiving the program (intervention) and six comparison schools (all government-funded primary schools) in urban and rural areas of Victoria, Australia. A mixed-methods approach was used, relying on qualitative measures to understand changes in school cultures and the experiential impacts on children, families, teachers, parents and volunteers, and quantitative measures at baseline and 1 year follow up to provide supporting information regarding patterns of change. The evaluation study design addressed the limitations of many existing evaluation studies of cooking or garden programs. The multistrand approach to the mixed methodology maintained the rigour of the respective methods and provided an opportunity to explore complexity in the findings. Limited sensitivity of some of the quantitative measures was identified, as well as the potential for bias in the coding of the open-ended questions. The SAKG evaluation methodology will address the need for appropriate evaluation approaches for school-based kitchen garden programs. It demonstrates the feasibility of a meaningful, comprehensive evaluation of school-based programs and also demonstrates the central role qualitative methods can have in a mixed-method evaluation. So what? This paper

  6. [Raamat] / Tarmo Rajamets

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    Tutvustus: Robbe-Grillet, Alain. Džinn : punane auk ebaühtlaste sillutuskivide vahel : moodsa aja lugemik = Djinn : un trou rouge entre les pavés disjoints / Heli Alliku tõlge. [Tallinn] : Valgus, 2004. (Homo ludens)

  7. "Es ist meine Art, einen und denselben Gegenstand zu verfolgen, bis ich ihn aufgeklärt habe" Äußerungen Alexander von Humboldts über sich selbst

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    2000-10-01

    Full Text Available Article in German, Abstracts in English and Spanish. Alexander von Humboldt has been characterized as the second, scientific discoverer of the New World, as the last universal scientist, Aristotle of modern times, etc. However, more or less hidden in his correspondence we find certain self-characterizations which are not that well-known. Some of them are quoted and discussed in the paper. Thus, an attempt is made to answer the question why Humboldt liked to call himself "the old man from the mountains", and whether or not he found it appropriate to be called "Aristotle of our age."

  8. Networking Knowledge. Considering Alexander von Humboldt’s Legacy in a New Shared Space in Education

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    Karin Lundberg

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    Full Text Available Zusammenfassung Weltbürgerschaft und kulturelle Vielfalt sind überall gegenwärtige Konzepte im heutigen Bildungswesen. In den Vereinigten Staaten werden Lernziele und Kompetenzen geformt, um die Studenten gegenüber den vielen kulturellen Hintergründen, die in den Bildungsinstitutionen vorzutreffen sind, zu sensibilisieren.Trotzdem wird wahre Globalität, wie sie heute in den vielfältigen Diskursen und Perspektiven der Welt repräsentiert ist, immer noch in Lehrplänen und Studienarbeiten vernachlässigt. Dieser Artikel untersucht die Möglichkeiten, die sich heute im Bildungswesen durch den neuen, gemeinsam geteilten, globalen Bildungsraum anbieten, in dem die multikulturelle Studentenbevölkerung verschiedene Formen vernetzten Wissens und facettenreiche Perspektiven der Welt eine globale Plattform des Austausches bildet. Das von Alexander von Humboldt am Anfang des neunzehnten Jahrhunderts beschriebene universale Wissenschaftskonzept, beleuchtet solch einen vernetzten Ansatz an ein Wissen um die Welt, der auf heutige Bildungskonzepte und Kursdesigns einen positiven Einfluss nehmen könnte. Humboldts Schriften unterstreichen die Bedeutung der Inklusivität und des Wechselspiels zwischen Kulturen und Naturphänomenen. Indem wir Studenten mit unterschiedlichem kulturellen Hintergrundwissen dazu einladen, ihre jeweiligen Diskurse des Wissens aktiv zu repräsentieren, werden diese gegenseitig mit einander verknüpten Beziehungen des Wissens transparenter. Auf diese Weise, entsteht die Möglichkeit, heutige Lernziele mit neuen, produktiven Formen des Weltwissens zu berreichern, worin sich ein wahres Weltbürgertum, wie es sich in diesem neuen Bildungsraum des globalen Austausches hervortut, wiederspiegeln würde. Summary Global citizenship and diversity are well-represented concepts in today’s higher education. Learning outcomes and competencies are designed to sensitize students to the many cultural backgrounds of U.S. learning institutions

  9. Reciprocal link for a coupled Camassa–Holm type equation

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    Highlights: • We construct a reciprocal transformation for a coupled Camassa–Holm type equation proposed by Geng and Xue. • The transformed coupled Camassa–Holm type system is a reduction of the first negative flow in a modified Drinfeld–Sokolov III hierarchy. • The Lax pair and bi-Hamiltonian structure behaviors of the coupled Camassa–Holm type equation under the reciprocal transformation are analyzed. - Abstract: A coupled Camassa–Holm type equation is linked to the first negative flow in a modified Drinfeld–Sokolov III hierarchy by a transformation of reciprocal type. Meanwhile the Lax pair and bi-Hamiltonian structure behaviors of this coupled Camassa–Holm type equation under the reciprocal transformation are analyzed.

  10. Textual Differences in Alexander von Humboldt’s Essai politique sur l'île de Cuba. An editorial commentary on the first volume of the „Humboldt in English“ (HiE book series

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    Tobias Kraft

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    Full Text Available Zusammenfassung Die vorliegende Studie basiert auf einem Editionsbericht, der 2009 im Rahmen der Konferenz „Alexander von Humboldt and the Hemisphere“ an der Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN vorgestellt wurde. Die für diese Publikation weiter entwickelte Untersuchung verdeutlicht die Textgenese von Humboldts Essai politique sur l’île de Cuba auf der Basis eines Textvergleichs zwischen allen drei „Originalquellen“ des Texts. Der hier in seinen Ergebnissen vorgestellte Textvergleich ist Teil des Editionsprojektes „Humboldt in English“ (HiE, bei dem sich ein US-deutsches Editorenteam seit 2007 zum Ziel gesetzt haben, kritische Neuübersetzungen von drei wichtigen Schriften aus Humboldts „Opus Americanum“ anzufertigen (s.a. Fußnote. Der Textvergleich des Essai politique sur l’île de Cuba bildete die Textgrundlage für den ersten Band der HiE-Reihe, den 2011 bei Chicago University Press erschienenen The Political Essay on the Island of Cuba (hg. von Vera M. Kutzinski und Ottmar Ette. Summary This study is based on an editorial report, which was presented at the 2009 working conference „Alexander von Humboldt and the Hemisphere“ at Vanderbilt University (Nashville, TN. It demonstrates the textual genesis of Humboldt’s writings on Cuba through examples, which were obtained from a detailed text comparison of the three existing „original“ versions of Humboldt’s Essai politique sur l’île de Cuba. The collation was part of a larger strategy to regain philological ground for the „Humboldt in English“ (HiE project. Since 2007 and funded with grants from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Alexander von Humboldt-Foundation, and the Gerda Henkel Foundation, the US-German research team behind HiE has been working on new and unabridged translations and critical editions of three of Humboldt’s most significant texts from his American oeuvre.[1] The following observations will outline the most important

  11. THE TRADITIONS OF ERMOLAY-ERAZMUS'S "THE TALE OF PETER AND FEVRONIA" IN ALEXANDER PUSHKIN'S NOVEL "THE CAPTAIN'S DAUGHTER"

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    Full Text Available This article raises the question of the Old Russian sources of Alexander Pushkin’s novel The Captain’s Daughter and presents an attempt to identify the traditions of Ermolay-Erazmus’s The Tale of Peter and Fevronia in it. The main purpose of the research was to identify the parallelism between Pushkin’s novel and The Tale at the imaginative, narrative and thematic levels. Therefore, it was based on application of the comparative method. The main characters of both the books are compared in succession: Prince Peter and Peter Grinyov first, and then Fevronia and Masha Mironova. The results of the analysis lead to the conclusion that the male images reflect the spiritual evolution from being self-willed to obtaining Christian humility, and the key moment of the characters’ spiritual evolution is the meeting with wise virgins, etc. As far as the female images are concerned, the key parallel between them is the praise of their wisdom at the end of both stories. Thus, the material of the research enables us to speak about the traditions of The Tale of Peter and Fevronia being preserved in Pushkin’s last novel.

  12. Wâhkôhtowin: The Governance of Good Community–Academic Research Relationships to Improve the Health and Well-Being of Children in Alexander First Nation

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    Rebecca J. Gokiert

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    Full Text Available Community-based participatory research (CBPR is a promising decolonizing approach to health and social sciences research with First Nation Peoples. In CBPR, the use of a community advisory committee can act as an anchoring site for trusting reciprocal relationships, collaborative decision-making, and co-learning and co-creation. Through a qualitative case study, this article illustrates the collective experiences of a well-established, multidisciplinary, and intersectoral committee that reviews, monitors, and guides multiple research projects in a First Nation community in Canada. Participants of the Alexander Research Committee (ARC share examples of the value of fostering a high level of commitment to building both positive working relationships and learning spaces that ultimately result in research and policy impacts for their community.

  13. Alexander von Humboldt y la cooperación transcontinental en la Geografía de las plantas: una nueva apreciación de la obra fitogeográfica de Francisco José de Caldas

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    Full Text Available Resumen  El Ensayo sobre la geografía de las plantas de Alexander von Humboldt ha trascendido como una de sus principales propuestas científicas, fundamento de lo que se conoce hoy como “biogeografía”. El origen de este concepto es difuso hasta el momento de la publicación simultánea de su obra en París y en Tübingen, en 1807. El presente artículo propone contrastar la primera versión manuscrita de este ensayo, elaborada en 1803 en Guayaquil y luego leída en 1805 en el Institut National de Paris, con la obra contemporánea del neogranadino Francisco José de Caldas, con quien convivió en Quito en el primer semestre de 1802.  Summary  Alexander von Humboldt´s Essay on the geography of plants has been perceived as one of his main scientific theories now referred as “biogeography”. The origin of this concept remains relatively vague up to the simultaneous publication of his work in Paris and Tübingen, in 1807. The present article intends a comparison of Humboldt´s first manuscript, signed in 1803 in Guayaquil and then read in 1805 in the Institut National de Paris, with the contemporary work of Francisco José de Caldas, with whom he lived in Quito during the first semester of 1802.  Résumé  L´Essai sur la géographie des plantes d´Alexander von Humboldt est à la base de sa principale théorie scientifique, généralement adressée aujourd´hui sous le nom de “biogéographie”. Néanmoins, l'origine du concept reste relativement vague jusqu'à la publication simultanée de son travail à Paris et à Tübingen, en 1807. Le présent article propose une comparaison du premier manuscrit, signé par Humboldt en 1803 à Guayaquil, puis lu en 1805 à l'Institut National de Paris, avec le travail contemporain de Francisco José de Caldas, avec qui Humboldt a vécu à Quito au cours du premier semestre de 1802.

  14. A case of leukodystrophy, suspected of Alexander's diseases, and its magnetic resonance imaging

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    Yoshimura, Nahoko; Nishizawa, Masatoyo; Hozumi, Isao; Yuasa, Tatsuhiko; Miyatake, Tadashi

    1987-01-01

    A 3-year-old boy was admitted to our hospital because of macrocephaly and developmental delay of motor function. He was the first son of non-consanguineous healthy parents. All other family members were normal. The increase of head circumference was first noted at 6 months of age. He could not walk until 1 1/2 years old. He had febrile convulsions at 1 1/2 and 2 years old. On admission (3 y 10 mo), his head circumference was 55.8 cm (more than 98th percentile). Intelligence was normal for his age. Neurological examination revealed ataxic-spastic gait and generalized hyperreflexia with bilateral ankle clonus. He could not run, or stand on one foot. Sensation was normal. CT scan showed diffuse low density areas in cerebral white matter, especially in frontal lobes. Ventricular systems were of normal size. Leukocyte lysosomal enzyme activities, blood and urinary amino acid analysis, the amount of very long chain fatty acids in plasma sphingomyelin, blood gas analysis, and organic acid levels in urine were all within normal range. Electroencephalogram, auditory-evoked response, nerve conduction velocities, and cerebrospinal fluid examination were also normal. The diagnosis of Alexander's disease was most likely. However, this case was atypical, in that his mental development was quite normal, and that regression of his motor activities was not noted so far. Magnetic resonance imaging (spin-echo image) revealed widespread abnormal signal intensity areas corresponding to the low densities shown by CT, where both T 1 and T 2 relaxation times were prolonged, suggesting the increase of free water content in the affected white matter. These changes were localized in cerebral white matter and more prominent in frontal lobes. On the other hand, the white matter of cerebellum and brain stem, internal capsule, and anterior commisure looked normal. (J.P.N.)

  15. "Fidelio" suurlavastuses astub lavale Ludwig van Beethoven ise / Andres Laasik

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    Laasik, Andres, 1960-2016

    2007-01-01

    26. augustil Viinistus esietenduvast Nargen Opera egiidi all valmivast ooperist "Fidelio", lavastaja Liis Kolle. Ooperi autorit kehastavad Peeter Oja, Tarmo Leinatamm, Hannes Võrno. Muusikaline juht Tõnu Kaljuste

  16. Kui vajad lojaalsust, siis võta koer! / Hando Sinisalu

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    Sinisalu, Hando, 1970-

    2008-01-01

    Briti kaubanduskontserni Tesco kliendilojaalsusprogrammist. Lisa: Lojaalsusprogrammi juhtimismudel; Eduka kliendiprogrammi kuus kriteeriumi. Vt. samas: Tarmo Hõbe. Me ei müü üksikuid tooteid, vaid elustiili ja emotsioone

  17. Nord Streami mõjudest rääkimine tõi auhinna / Madis Filippov

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    Filippov, Madis

    2011-01-01

    Tallinna Tehnikaülikooli juhtivteaduri Tarmo Soomere juhitud uurimisprojekt "Baltic Way" sai Läänemere organisatsioonide konsortsiumi Bonus auhinna Nord Streami võimalike keskkonnamõjude tutvustamise eest

  18. Тартуский Колледж Здравоохранения = Tartu Healthcare College / Мария Фадеева

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    Фадеева, Мария

    2014-01-01

    Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkooli uus hoone. Arhitektid Siiri Vallner, Indrek Peil, Johannes Feld, Andro Mänd, Sten-Mark Mändmaa, Ragnar Põllukivi (Kavakava). Sisearhitekt Tarmo Piirmets (PINK). Valmimisaasta: 2011

  19. Eesti urbanismi disko Veneetsias / Annika Koppel

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    Koppel, Annika

    2000-01-01

    Kunstiajaloolase Anders Härmi ja arhitekt Tarmo Maiste eneseirooniline projekt "Simulacrum City" Veneetsia arhitektuuribiennaalil - 1990. aastate linnakeskkonna areng Eestis. Peapreemia hispaania arhitekt Alberto Campo Baezale. Kommenteerib Anders Härm

  20. [Researchers training in the context of the collaborative projects: experiences of Instituto de Medicina Tropical "Alexander von Humbolt", Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia].

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    Gotuzzo, Eduardo; González, Elsa; Verdonck, Kristien

    2010-09-01

    Research is a main element for human and social development. Under this point of view, it involves particular challenges and opportunities for the so-called "developing countries". An approach for those challenges and opportunities comes from the analysis of two interrelated activities; the training of new researchers and the research development with institutions or researchers which are external to the institution ("collaborative research"). Both activities are essential for the consolidation, widening and updating of the institutional capabilities for scientific production. We present here the experiences of the Instituto de Medicina Tropical "Alexander von Humboldt" of the Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia, in relation to the training of new researchers, we discuss the four elements we consider key for this process; the promotion of stimulating environments for research, the proactive identification of fellows, the complementary advice and networks consolidation; and we analyze three successful models of international collaboration for the training of new researchers under different institutional approaches.

  1. Two Exceptional Witnesses of Latin American Independence: The Prussian Explorer Alexander Von Humboldt and The Virginian Politician Thomas Jefferson

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    Sandra Rebok

    2014-01-01

    Full Text Available Este artículo analiza las respectivas posturas de Alexander von Humboldt y Thomas Jefferson en relación con la independencia de los territorios hispanoamericanos y el modo en que estas se hallaban condicionadas por sus propias experiencias: Humboldt, como observador de la situación americana justo antes del comienzo de los movimientos independentistas; y Jefferson, como actor importante en la independencia de los EE.UU. y la posterior creación de una nueva sociedad. Asimismo, no se pueden estudiar sus respectivas posiciones hacia los movimientos independentistas en la América española, desvinculadas de sus conclusiones respecto a la Revolución francesa y sus consecuencias. El trabajo muestra de qué manera los dos personajes comentaron estos sucesos en la correspondencia que mantuvieron entre sí. Finalmente, también se evalúan, a través de estos famosos representantes del llamado Nuevo Mundo y el Viejo Mundo, las diferencias y similitudes en la manera de reaccionar ante estos eventos políticos y sociales desde el punto de vista europeo, en comparación con la mirada desde Norteamérica.

  2. Causes of ransom private railways in the Russian Empire during the reign of Alexander III

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    Pavel A. Gurianov

    2016-03-01

    Full Text Available This article focuses on a number of reasons, redemption of private railways in the Russian Empire during the reign of Alexander III. Preconditions for this step. After the defeat in the Crimean War, the state began to consider two basic ways construction of railways: the expense of the treasury at the expense of private capital, including foreign ones. Attempts to organize joint capital of private foreign and domestic on the example of the main Russian Railway Company ended sadly. Foreign capital is mainly interested in speculation on the Russian stock exchange, as a result the majority of the company's shares went to the Russian capital. To support the private Russian capital the government has gone the way of the guarantee capital, in certain cases, as a joint stock or bond or one of the types of capital. When distribution concessions were not crucial economic factors, and the proximity to the elite or the corruption component. Often concession won by those who offered the lowest price, which affects the quality of railway construction in the country. As a result of the concession is not got the most professionally trained people who are almost entirely the burden shifted to the state, and profits for the most part getting any private owners. As a result, such practice is ruinous for the Treasury forced the government to buy back a significant portion of private railways on acceptable terms. As a result, initially malpractice and corruption safeguards prevent a real manifestation of self-employment initiatives

  3. Project Alexander the Great: a study on the world proliferation of bioengineering/biomedical engineering education.

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    Abu-Faraj, Ziad O

    2008-01-01

    Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering is considered amongst the most reputable fields within the global arena, and will likely be the primer for any future breakthroughs in Medicine and Biology. Bioengineering/biomedical engineering education has evolved since late 1950s and is undergoing advancement in leading academic institutions worldwide. This paper delineates an original study on the world proliferation of bioengineering/biomedical engineering education and bears the name 'Project Alexander the Great'. The initial step of the project was to survey all 10448 universities, recognized by the International Association of Universities, spread among the 193 member states of the United Nations within the six continents. The project aims at identifying, disseminating, and networking, through the world-wide-web, those institutions of higher learning that provide bioengineering/biomedical engineering education. The significance of this project is multifold: i) the inception of a web-based 'world-map' in bioengineering/biomedical engineering education for the potential international student desiring to pursue a career in this field; ii) the global networking of bioengineering/biomedical engineering academic/research programs; iii) the promotion of first-class bioengineering/biomedical engineering education and the catalysis of global proliferation of this field; iv) the erection of bridges among educational institutions, industry, and professional societies or organizations involved in Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering; and v) the catalysis in the establishment of framework agreements for cooperation among the identified institutions offering curricula in this field. This paper presents the results obtained from Africa and North America. The whole project is due to be completed by 2009.

  4. Kaubamaja Naistemaailm = Tallinn Kaubamaja Ladies' World / Külli Salum, Riina Harik

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    Salum, Külli, 1971-

    2013-01-01

    Tallinna Kaubamaja Naistemaailma (Gonsiori 2) sisekujundusest. Autorid: Külli Salum ja Riina Harik (Saha IN). Skulptuurid: Kalle-Priit Pruuden. Sisearhitekti ja ESLi aastapreemiate žürii liikme Tarmo Piirmetsa arvamus

  5. Tulipunktis tootekunst / Tiina Kolk

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    Kolk, Tiina

    2008-01-01

    Muljeid disainimessilt "100% Design London". Eesti disainiauhinna Bruno pälvisid Mare Kelpman kollektsiooniga ""Light & Stripes" ning Tarmo Luisk valgusallikaga "Led Stick". Kommenteerivad Ilona Gurjanova, Heikki Zoova, Kaire Kemp-Tishler

  6. 15 aastat ehitamist Eestis / Ado Eigi

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    Eigi, Ado, 1938-2008

    2006-01-01

    Eesti arhitektuur viimase 15 aasta jooksul. Loetletud parimad arhitektuuriteosed: Mardi talu Saaremaal (Jüri Okas, 2002); Transgroup Investi büroohoone Tallinnas (Urmas Lõoke, 2005); Ferrumi kaubanduskeskuse hoone Kuressaares (Andres Alver, Tiit Trummal, Tarmo Laht, Indrek Rünkla, Ulla Mets, 2002); KUMU kunstimuuseum (Pekka Vapaavuori, 2005); Lootsi 3a korterelamu Tallinnas (Hanno Grossschmidt, 2005); City Plaza Tallinnas (Andres Alver, Tiit Trummal, Martin Melioranski, Indrek Rünkla, 2005); Okupatsioonide muuseum (Indrek Peil, Siiri Vallner, 2003); Pärnu kesklinna koolide võimla (Katrin Koov, Kaire Nõmm, Heidi Urb, Siiri Vallner, 2005); De la Gardie kaubamaja Tallinnas (Andres Alver, Tiit Trummal, Tarmo Laht, 2000); Lasnamäe spordihoone Tallinnas (Siiri Vallner, Hanno Grossschmidt, Tomomi Hayashi, 2003); TTP büroohoone Tallinnas (Meelis Press, 2005)

  7. Alexander Technique Training Coupled With an Integrative Model of Behavioral Prediction in Teachers With Low Back Pain.

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    Kamalikhah, Tahereh; Morowatisharifabad, Mohammad Ali; Rezaei-Moghaddam, Farid; Ghasemi, Mohammad; Gholami-Fesharaki, Mohammad; Goklani, Salma

    2016-09-01

    Individuals suffering from chronic low back pain (CLBP) experience major physical, social, and occupational disruptions. Strong evidence confirms the effectiveness of Alexander technique (AT) training for CLBP. The present study applied an integrative model (IM) of behavioral prediction for improvement of AT training. This was a quasi-experimental study of female teachers with nonspecific LBP in southern Tehran in 2014. Group A contained 42 subjects and group B had 35 subjects. In group A, AT lessons were designed based on IM constructs, while in group B, AT lessons only were taught. The validity and reliability of the AT questionnaire were confirmed using content validity (CVR 0.91, CVI 0.96) and Cronbach's α (0.80). The IM constructs of both groups were measured after the completion of training. Statistical analysis used independent and paired samples t-tests and the univariate generalized linear model (GLM). Significant differences were recorded before and after intervention (P < 0.001) for the model constructs of intention, perceived risk, direct attitude, behavioral beliefs, and knowledge in both groups. Direct attitude and behavioral beliefs in group A were higher than in group B after the intervention (P < 0.03). The educational framework provided by IM for AT training improved attitude and behavioral beliefs that can facilitate the adoption of AT behavior and decreased CLBP.

  8. Endine linnaametnik saab pealinna suurpargi golfiväljakute rajamiseks / Silva Männik

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    Männik, Silva, 1974-

    2004-01-01

    Endise linnaametniku Tarmo Valgepea poolt juhitav MTÜ Eesti Golfi Liit sai Pirital asuva ligi 30 ha suuruse Lillepi pargi hoonestusõiguse sotsiaalmaa maksustamise hinnaga. Kaart: Tallinna suuruselt teine park muutub golfikeskuseks

  9. analysis of genetic diversity and relationship of Chinese Rosa rugosa

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    2011-05-30

    May 30, 2011 ... Rosa rugosa is a deciduous shrub of the genus Rosa, having prickly stems ... eastern Shandong province and Tumen River estuary ..... Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC, USA. Sokolov SY ... Distribution of trees and.

  10. Joonestamine lõimib õppeaineid / Peeter Sokolov

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    Sokolov, Peeter

    2012-01-01

    Joonestamine seob endaga kujutava geomeetria, insenerigraafika, matemaatika, füüsika, tugevusõpetuse ja veel palju õppeaineid. Kuna joonestamise CAD-i programmid on interdistsiplinaarsed, aitab joonestama õppimine aru saada ka teistest õppeainetest

  11. "Kreisiraadio" seltskond alustas heategevust

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    2007-01-01

    Sihtasutus Eesti Rahvuskultuuri Fond (ERKF) ja Hannes Võrno, Tarmo Leinatamm, Peeter Oja sõlmisid lepingu, millega ERKF-i juurde moodustatakse Kreisiraadio fond. Müüki jõudis fondi rahastamiseks "Kreisiraadio" esimene duubelplaat

  12. Tallinna Loomeinkubaator = Tallinn Creative Incubator

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    2010-01-01

    Tallinnas Veerenni 24C asuva Tallinna Loomeinkubaatori sisekujundusest. Sisearhitektid: Raul Tiitus ja Tarmo Piirmets (Pink OÜ). Sisegraafika: Kaarel Vahtramäe (Velvet). Pink OÜ tähtsamate tööde loetelu

  13. Kui palju tuleb juhitöös tegeleda "pean" ja "tahan" tegevustega?

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    2003-01-01

    Vastavad Fontes Grupi Nõukogu esimees Tõnis Arro, Aeroc AS-i juhatuse esimees Ivar Paplavskis, Eesti Ehitusettevõtjate Liidu tegevdirektor Tarmo Lige, American Toursi tegevdirektor Anu Eha ja Esmofoni juhatuse esimees Aivar Sirelpuu

  14. Res Publica nõuab Leinatammelt 44 600 krooni / Kadri Jakobson

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    Jakobson, Kadri, 1970-

    2005-01-01

    Res Publica nõuab Reformierakonda üle läinud Tarmo Leinatammelt maksmata jäänud liikmemaksu, fraktsioon kutsub teda üles loobuma kohast Riigikogus. Erakonna pressiesindaja Riina Vändre selgitus

  15. Quantum beamstrahlung from gaussian bunches

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    Chen, P.

    1987-08-01

    The method of Baier and Katkov is applied to calculate the correction terms to the Sokolov-Ternov radiation formula due to the variation of the magnetic field strength along the trajectory of a radiating particle. We carry the calculation up to the second order in the power expansion of B tau/B, where tau is the formation time of radiation. The expression is then used to estimate the quantum beamstrahlung average energy loss from e + e - bunches with gaussian distribution in bunch currents. We show that the effect of the field variation is to reduce the average energy loss from previous calculations based on the Sokolov-Ternov formula or its equivalent. Due to the limitation of our method, only an upper bound of the reduction is obtained. 18 refs

  16. Tunne bossanova plaadiümbriselt / Gitte Hint

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    Hint, Gitte

    2004-01-01

    Kahekorruseline eramu (285 m2), mille merepoolne sein on klaasist. Läbiv idee - silmside loodusega. Arhitekt ja sisearhitekt Tarmo Piirmets, tema kommentaar. Ill.: I ja II korruse plaan, 13 värv. vaadet

  17. Esitluskunst : elamu Kollasel tänaval = The Art of Re-Production : a House in Kollane Street / Andres Kurg

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    Kurg, Andres, 1975-

    2001-01-01

    Ümberehitus. Projekteerija: büroo Arhitektuuriagentuur. Arhitektid Toomas Tammis, Tarmo Teedumäe, Urmas Luure. Konstruktsioonid: Silvia Ränd. Projekt 2000, hoone valmis 2001. 7 ill.: asendiplaan, korruste plaanid, välisvaated

  18. Haapsalu Gümnaasiumi võimla = Haapsalu Gymnasium Gym / Andres Alver

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    Alver, Andres, 1953-

    2001-01-01

    Projekteerija: Alver Trummal Arhitektid OÜ. Arhitektid Andres Alver, Sven Koppel, Tarmo Laht, Ulla Mets. Projekt 1998-1999, hoone valmis 2001. 11 ill.: asendi- ja korruse plaan, pikilõige, välis- ja sisevaated

  19. Death by polonium-210: lessons learned from the murder of former Soviet spy Alexander Litvinenko.

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    McFee, Robin B; Leikin, Jerrold B

    2009-02-01

    The medical response to radiation--whether the result of radiological warfare, terrorist deployment of improvised radiation dispersal weapons, political assassination, occupational or industrial accidents or the medically radiated patient remains one of the least taught among all disciplines within medical education. In the aftermath of 9/11 among medical vulnerabilities to toxicant threats, of all the categories of weapons of mass destruction (WMD)--whether using the CBRNE (chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, explosive) or NBC (nuclear, biological, chemical) acronym--radiation is the least taught in professional schools, responder cultures or civil preparedness organizations. To date, few health care professionals (HCP) possess the fundamental knowledge or skills to identify and diagnose, let alone treat a radiation victim; this vulnerability made even more obvious in the aftermath of the high profile assassination of former Russian agent Alexander Litvinenko. He was poisoned with Polonium210. Radioactive substances are ubiquitous with radiation sources being in or transported through virtually every region nationwide. It is essential to increase preparedness among community and rural health care facilities as well as urban and university hospitals. Managing radiation injuries effectively requires access to specialized equipment and expertise. Radiation sickness is progressive and may require acute, critical and long-term care throughout the course of illness. Regardless of the source, preparedness rests upon acknowledging a threat exists and dedicating the resources to address the risks including the enhancement of training and equipment. Mass or individual exposures to radiation present unique challenges to the entire response continuum from law enforcement, first responders and emergency medical care. Increased education about and practice in responding to radiological threats is essential to enhance preparedness.

  20. Icono-grafía, cali-grafía, auto-grafía. Sobre el arte de la visualización en los diarios del viaje americano de Alexander von Humboldt

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    2015-05-01

    Full Text Available Zusammenfassung In Gemälden, die den späten Alexander von Humboldt zeigen, finden sich bildlich verdichtete Zeichen seines wissenschaftlichen Lebens. So erinnert das Bild des von Humboldt nicht ganz bestiegenen Chimborazo an die epistemische Funktion des Unabgeschlossenen in seiner Arbeit, während Karte, Globus und die charakteristische Körperhaltung auf die zentrale Bedeutung der Bewegung und auf das „Schreiben im Angesicht der Dinge“ verweisen. Auffällig ist die Präsenz des Schreibmaterials in den Bildern, das als Verweis auf die lebenslange Bedeutung der Amerikanischen Reisetagebücher verstanden werden kann. In diesen kommen wiederum die zentralen Momente der Humboldtian Science zum Ausdruck. Der Charakter des work in progress und die konsequente Relationalität der Darstellung zeigen die epistemologischen Konstanten dieser Wissenschaft genauso an wie die in der Handschrift erkennbare Dimension der Körper-Leiblichkeit. Resumen En las pinturas que retratan al erúdito Alexander von Humboldt encontramos densos signos visuales las cuales simbolizan su vida científica. La imagen del Chimborazo, cuya cima Humboldt no había alcanzado, recuerda la función epistémica de lo inacabado en su obra, mientras que la carta, el globo y su postura típica remiten al central significado del movimiento y al “escribir de cara a las cosas”. La presencia de sus objetos de escritura en las imagenes llama la atención, ya que se puede entender como referencia al significado de los diarios del viaje americano escritos durante toda la vida. En aquellos se ponen de manifiesto los momentos centrales del Humboldtian Science. El carácter del work in progress y la relacionalidad consecuente de la representación muestran las constantes epistemológicas de esta ciencia así como la dimensión de lo corporal en los manuscritos. Summary In the paintings showing the late Alexander von Humboldt, there are figuratively condensed signs of his scientific

  1. President 2001 / interv. Kai Kalamees

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    2001-01-01

    Eesti Päevaleht palus erinevate elualade esindajatel hinnata presidendikandidaatide ametisse sobivust (Savi, Tarand, Kelam, Kreitzberg, Tulviste). Vastavad: Aivar Voog, Rein Ruutsoo, Kaur Hanson, Ivo Rull, Tarmo Tammerk, Mart Helme, Pavel Ivanov, Jaan Kaplinski. Diagrammid

  2. Fix 40!

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    2008-01-01

    Ansambel Fix peab 13. detsembril Tallinnas Saku Suurhallis oma 40. sünnipäeva. Kontserdi erikülaline on ansambel Apelsin, kaastegevad Jassi Zahharov ja HaleBopp Singers. Õhtut juhib Tarmo Leinatamm

  3. Kas "Hirmu faktor" paneb võistleja surmaohtu? / Selene Rebane

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    Rebane, Selene

    2004-01-01

    Rahvusvaheline teleprojekt, mille võtted toimuvad Lõuna-Aafrikas. Eesti ainus kaskadöör Enar Tarmo hindab USAs tehtud seriaali pealtnäha kõige eluohtlikumaid trikke turvalisuse seisukohalt. Lisaks tutvustus "Tõsieluseriaal "Hirmu faktor""

  4. Alvaro Gil-Robles: Litsa bez grazhdanstva - eto realnaja problema / Sergei Stepanov

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    Stepanov, Sergei

    2003-01-01

    Euroopa Nõukogu inimõiguste volinik Alvaro Gil-Robles külastas Eesti-visiidi käigus Narvat, kohtus linnapea Tarmo Tammiste ning linnavolikogu esindajatega, tutvus vähemusrahvuste ning mittekodanike haridusvõimaluste ja keeleprobleemiga

  5. Kui Savisaar oli peaminister ja Ilves ajakirjanik

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    2011-01-01

    Valitud katkendeid Tarmo Vahteri raamatust "Vaba riigi tulek". Tallinn, 2011. Muuhulgas on ära toodud väljavõte Raadio Vaba Euroopa Eesti toimetuse juhi Toomas Hendrik Ilvese intervjuust Edgar Savisaarega 9. mail 1991

  6. Tallinna Loomeinkubaator = Creative Incubator in Tallinn / Margit Mutso

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    Mutso, Margit, 1966-

    2010-01-01

    Tallinnas Veerenni 24C asuva Tallinna Loomeinkubaatori sisekujundusest. Sisearhitektid Raul Tiitus, Tarmo Piirmets (Pink OÜ), graafiline kujundus: Kaarel Vahtramäe (Velvet Studio). Žürii liikme Mait Summataveti hinnang kultuurkapitali aastapreemiale esitatud sisekujundusele

  7. Roheliste sõrmedega moto- ja itimees / Endo Viires ; interv. Merlis Nõgene

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    Viires, Endo

    2007-01-01

    Võrguseadmeid ja kommunikatsioonilahendusi pakkuva Cisco Eesti juht räägib IT-müügimehe tööst, konkurentsist ja koolitusest, infotehnoloogia tulevikust, oma perekonnast ja hobidest. Kommenteerib sõber Tarmo Katmuk

  8. City Council increases efforts to deal with rising unemployment / Ella Karapetyan

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    Karapetyan, Ella

    2009-01-01

    Tallinna Linnavalitsus korraldas kohtumise keskkooli õpilastele ja nende vanematele, räägiti karjäärivõimalustest, tööpuudusest ja Tallinna linna kriisiplaanist. Üritusest võttis osa ka Tarmo Kriis

  9. Valguse võim Dectonas / Margit Aedla

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    Aedla, Margit, 1970-

    2008-01-01

    Tallinnas Raua t. asuvast salongist Dectona, kus pakutakse valgusteid, istemööblit ja vaipu. Müügil on eesti disaineri Tarmo Luisu seinavalgustid "Bubble" ja "Hullumeelsus". Salongi juhataja Heidi Kääri kommentaarid

  10. Laanekivi kodu = Laanekivi home / Inga Raukas

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    Raukas, Inga, 1967-

    2009-01-01

    Viimsis Laanekivi elamurajoonis 2008. a. valminud esimesest ridaelamust ja tulevasest elamurajoonist. Ala arendatakse keskkondlikult ja säästlikult. Autorid Inga Raukas, Toomas Tammis ja Tarmo Teedumäe, projekteerija Arhitektuuriagentuur. Projekt 2006-2008

  11. Bergmann eitab kurikuulsa ERA Panga üldkoosoleku võltsitust / Väinu Rozental

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    Rozental, Väinu, 1957-

    2002-01-01

    ERA Panga eksjuht Andres Bergmann kinnitas kohtus, et protokoll panga aktsionäride üldkoosoleku kohta, mis vabastas kohustustest panga ees kuus äriühingut ja Tarmo Rubeni, polnud tagantjärele vormistatud

  12. Connecting the New World. Nets, mobility and progress in the Age of Alexander von Humboldt

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    Moritz von Brescius

    2012-12-01

    Full Text Available Zusammenfassung Dieser Artikel untersucht das Verhältnis zwischen den revolutionären technologischen Neuerungen des 19. Jahrhunderts und dem Leben und Wirken Alexander von Humboldts (1769-1859. Dabei wird gefragt, wie Humboldt versuchte, die neuen und sprichwörtlich bahnbrechenden Kommunikations- und Transporttechnologien seiner Zeit zu nutzen, um den amerikanischen Kontinent in globale kommerzielle und kulturelle Austauschprozesse zu integrieren. Jüngere Forschungen zu Humboldts amerikanischer Expedition (1799-1804 haben behauptet, dass seine Beschreibungen Südamerikas den Kontinent für zahlreiche „transformative interventions“ (Pratt von Seiten europäischer Kapitalisten und Investoren zugänglich gemacht hätten. Diese Studien haben jedoch nicht analysiert, aus welchen Motiven heraus Humboldt diese Eingriffe in die Natur unterstützte. Darüber hinaus wurde nicht der zentralen Frage nachgegangen, welche Rolle diese Projekte in Humboldts eigener Auffassung über die Kräfte des gesellschaftlichen Fortschritts gespielt haben. Um Humboldts Unterstützung für tiefgreifende Eingriffe in die Natur Amerikas nachvollziehen zu können, analysiert dieser Artikel zunächst, welche Rolle der „Geodeterminismus“ und die Fortschrittstheorien der Aufklärung in seinem Verständnis von zivilisatorischer Entwicklung spielten. Dabei sollen solche Beispiele menschlicher Interventionen in die Natur Amerikas untersucht werden, die Humboldt selbst aktiv förderte – nicht zuletzt, da sie geeignet schienen, „natürliche“ Barrieren für gesellschaftliche Austauschprozesse zu beseitigen. Dies waren vor allem die Nutzung von Dampfschiffen, elektrischer Telegrafie, Eisenbahnen und großangelegten Kanalprojekten, deren gebündelte Effekte zu einer signifikanten Beschleunigung von Welthandel und Kommunikationsprozessen führten. Diese zeitgenössischen Innovationen sollen mit den vier Motiven „Netz“, „Mobilität“, „Fortschritt“ und

  13. Investeerimisgurud jahivad tugevaid kaubamärke / Peeter Raidla

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    Raidla, Peeter, 1955-

    2004-01-01

    Indrek Rahumaa ja Andres Rätsep on loonud mõjuvõimsa investeerimisfirma Alta Capital ning investeerinud tuntud kaubamärkidesse. Kommenteerivad Tõnu Laak ja Tarmo Sumberg. Lisa: Klementist alanud investeeringud on jõudnud Lätti

  14. Klubi "Spirit" = Club Spirit / Hanno Soans ; tõlk. Liisi Ojamaa

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    Soans, Hanno, 1974-

    2000-01-01

    Eesti klubikultuurist 1990-ndatel. Klubi "Spirit" kujundusest. Sisearhitektid Tarmo Piirmets, Martti Siimann. Arhitekt Jüri Irik Arhitektuuribüroost Ehala & Irik. Projekt ja klubi valmis 2000. Flaierid kujundas Aadam Kaarma. 10 ill. Vaated, korruste plaanid

  15. Elektri hinnatõus ootab konkurentsiameti kinnitust / Dannar Leitmaa

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    Leitmaa, Dannar, 1982-

    2010-01-01

    Eesti Energia taotleb konkurentsiametilt elektrihinna tõstmiseks luba. Elering ion saanud loa tõsta elektri hinda 1,2 senti kilovatt-tunni eest. Eesti Energia jaotusvõrgu juhataja Tarmo Mere põhjendab võrgutasude kasvu vajalikkust

  16. Muusikalised maiuspalad raekojas

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    2009-01-01

    26. juulil Pärnu raekojas toimuvast kontserdist "Grande Serenade", esitusel Johann Hummeli serenaadid (Grande Serenade), esinevad Arvo Leibur (viiul), Heiki Mätlik (kitarr), Madis Kari (klarnet), Aare Tammesalu (tšello) ja Tarmo Eespere (klaver)

  17. Õlletehase katkematu kasv / Fjodor Berman

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    Berman, Fjodor, 1951-

    2006-01-01

    Konkurentsivõimelisim Toiduainetööstuseettevõte 2006 on A.Le Coq Tartu Õlletehase AS. Ettevõtted arengut tutvustab õlletehase juht Tarmo Noop. Lisa: Tartu Õlletehase ajaloost. Tabel: Toiduainetööstuseettevõtted

  18. Korterelamu Tallinnas Weizenbergi 29 = Apartment Building in Tallinn, at 29 Weizenbergi Street / Andres Alver

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    Alver, Andres, 1953-

    2001-01-01

    Puitvoodriga betoonist kastjas hoone. Projekteerija Alver Trummal Arhitektid. Arhitektid Andres Alver ja Tarmo Laht. Eriosad: Eesti Projekt. Projekt 1998, valmis 2000. 3 ill.: põhiplaan, välisvaade, Pille Lausmäe kujundatud korteri vaade

  19. Romaanirindel muutustega / Tarmo Teder

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    Teder, Tarmo, 1958-

    2001-01-01

    Romaanivõistluse võitjatest: I koht - Aarne Rubeni ""Volta" annab kaeblikku vilet"; II koht - Leo Kunnase "Sõdurjumala teener"; III koht - Maimu Veske "Continental" ja Lehte Hainsalu "Kellakuuljad"; Ulmekirjanduse eripreemia Varrakult - Indrek Hargla "Baiita needus". Esiletõstetud tööd: Lembit Uustulndi "Süvameri"; Wimbergi [Jaak Urmet] "Lipamäe"; Maarja Oderi "Inglinägu"; Aarne Biini "Kuningavesi"; Reet Kudu "Täiskuu ja tänavalatern"; Erik Tohvri [Hans-Erik Laansalu] "Majad jõe ääres"; Tambet Tamme "Suur tühemik"; Erik Tohvri [Hans-Erik Laansalu] "Kollaste lehtede aegu"; Maniakkide tänav, pseud. "Mu aknad on puust..."

  20. Kuldrannakese virvatuled / Tarmo Teder

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    Teder, Tarmo, 1958-

    2006-01-01

    Jüri Sillarti mängufilmi "Kuldrannake" eilse esilinastuse puhul. Kunagise retrobändi kokkutulekut kujutava filmi stsenarist on Hans Luik sen oma näidendi "Tõe hetk" põhjal, operaator on Mait Mäekivi, produtsendid Kristian Taska ja Hans H. Luik, tootjafirmaks Taska Productions

  1. Aimdusi tsivilisatsioonist / Tarmo Teder

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    Teder, Tarmo, 1958-

    1998-01-01

    Esilinastus 6 animafilmi : "Vares ja hiired", autorid Priit Tender ja Mikk Rand; "Just märried", autor Peep Pedmanson; "Päevavalgus", autor Mait Laas; "Tom ja Fluffy", režissöörid Janno Põldma ja Heiki Ernits; "Bermuda", autor Ülo Pikkov; "Primavera", režissöörid Riho Unt ja Hardi Volmer

  2. BIO 20 ehk kaasaegse tööstusdisaini trende / Ilona Gurjanova

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    Gurjanova, Ilona, 1958-

    2006-01-01

    Muljeid Ljubljanas toimunud tööstusdisaini biennaalilt "BIO 20", loetletud võitjad. Eestit esindasid Sixten Heidmetsa, Igor Volkovi, Pavel Sidorenko ja Tarmo Luisu tööd. Ida- ja Kesk-Euroopa disainikeskuste regionaalsest ümarlauast

  3. Asepresident / Tiina Kaalep

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    Kaalep, Tiina, 1964-

    2003-01-01

    Ilmunud ka: Den za Dnjom 4. juuli lk. 12-13, Hiiu Leht 8. juuli lk. 4-5. Autor kirjutab presidendi kantseleis valitsevast õhkkonnast ja suhetest töötajate ning kantselei direktori Tarmo Männi vahel

  4. Кросс сдавал офис фирме обвиняемого в пиратстве/ Вахур Кооритс

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    Кооритс, Вахур, 1981-

    2009-01-01

    Kaubalaeva Arctic Sea kaaperdamises süüdistatava Dmitrijs Savinsi seotusest endise luurekoordinaatori Eerik-Niiles Krossiga. Arctic Sea kaaperdamisjuhtumiga seoses on välismeedia tähelepanu pööranud ka riigikogulase Tarmo Kõutsi kommentaaridele

  5. Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkool = Tartu Health Care College / Ingrid Ruudi

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    Ruudi, Ingrid, 1978-

    2012-01-01

    2012. aastal valminud Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkooli hoone arhitektuursest lahendusest. Arhitektid Indrek Peil ja Siiri Vallner, kaasautorid Johannes Feld, Sten-Mark Mändmaa, Andro Mänd ja Ragnar Põllukivi (Kavakava). Sisearhitekt Tarmo Piirmets (Pink). Projekt: 2006-2009

  6. [Raamat] / Fagira D. Morti

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    Fagira D. Morti, pseud., 1974-

    2005-01-01

    Tutvustus: Torupillid ja haldjad : iiri muinasjutte / [tõlkinud Tarmo Vaarpuu] ; Croker, Thomas Crofton. Iiri haldjalegende ja -muinasjutte / [tõlkinud Eva Luts] ; Wilde, Francesca Speranza. Iirimaa iidsed legendid / Leedi Wilde ; [tõlkinud Kaspar Kalvet] (Tartu : Fantaasia, 2005)

  7. Peaminister Parts : lapsed olgu meist targemad / Juhan Parts ; interv. Toomas Sildam

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    Parts, Juhan, 1966-

    2003-01-01

    Intervjuus tunnistab peaminister Juhan Parts end roheliseks poliitikuks, nimetab valitsusliitu parimaks võimalikuks ja soovitab tudengitel kõigepealt õppida ning annab valitsuse 100 päeva hindeks "neli miinus". Kommenteerivad: Evelyn Sepp, Tarmo Loodus, Ivari Padar

  8. "Ungeheure Tiefe des Denkens, unerreichbarer Scharfblick und die seltenste Schnelligkeit der Kombination" Zur Wahl Alexander von Humboldts in die Königliche Akademie der Wissenschaften zu Berlin vor 200 Jahren

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    Herbert Pieper

    2000-10-01

    Full Text Available Article in German, Abstracts in English and Spanish. On the 17th of July 1800 Alexander von Humboldt was elected as an extraordinary member of the Prussian Académie royale des sciences et belles-lettres at Berlin. The paper first deals with Humboldt’s scientific activities before his election and then goes into detail as far as his integration into the work of the Academy is concerned. Humboldt was elected as a chimiste célèbre, but as a member of the Academy he did not work as a chemist. When Humboldt proposed in 1837 to classify the members of each class in special fields, he chose for himself the field of "mineralogy-geology".

  9. Pesticide load dynamics during stormwater flow events in Mediterranean coastal streams: Alexander stream case study.

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    Topaz, Tom; Egozi, Roey; Eshel, Gil; Chefetz, Benny

    2018-06-01

    Cultivated land is a major source of pesticides, which are transported with the runoff water and eroded soil during rainfall events and pollute riverine and estuarine environments. Common ecotoxicological assessments of riverine systems are mainly based on water sampling and analysis of only the dissolved phase, and address a single pesticide's toxicological impact under laboratory conditions. A clear overview of mixtures of pesticides in the adsorbed and dissolved phases is missing, and therefore the full ecotoxicological impact is not fully addressed. The aim of this study was to characterize and quantify pesticide concentrations in both suspended sediment and dissolved phases, to provide a better understanding of pesticide-load dynamics during storm events in coastal streams in a Mediterranean climate. High-resolution sampling campaigns of seven flood events were conducted during two rainy seasons in Alexander stream, Israel. Samples of suspended sediments were separated from the solution and both media were analyzed separately for 250 pesticides. A total of 63 pesticides were detected; 18 and 16 pesticides were found solely in the suspended sediments and solution, respectively. Significant differences were observed among the pesticide groups: only 7% of herbicide, 20% of fungicide and 42% of insecticide load was transported with the suspended sediments. However, in both dissolved and adsorbed phases, a mix of pesticides was found which were graded from "mobile" to "non-mobile" with varied distribution coefficients. Diuron, and tebuconazole were frequently found in large quantities in both phases. Whereas insecticide and fungicide transport is likely governed by application time and method, the governing factor for herbicide load was the magnitude of the stream discharge. The results show a complex dynamic of pesticide load affected by excessive use of pesticides, which should be taken into consideration when designing projects to monitor riverine and estuarine

  10. Baltika Moetänav = Baltika Fashion Street

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    2010-01-01

    Tallinnas Veerenni 24 asuvast Baltika Moetänava sisearhitektuursest lahendusest. Autorid: Maire Milder, Ott Kangur, Ülo-Tarmo Stöör, Maris Kerge, Kaur-Lembit Stöör, Pärtel Eelma, Pekka Porkanen, Lauri Eltermaa

  11. Filmitegijate võidujooks murenevas maailmas / Viio Aitsam

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    Aitsam, Viio, 1955-

    2011-01-01

    14.-18. septembrini toimub Lihulas 9. Matsalu loodusfilmide festival. Võistlusprogrammi kuuluvast Randall Woodi filmist "Vihmaussikütid" (Austraalia, 2011). Võrtsjärve limnoloogiajaama teadlane Tarmo Timm osaleb filmis oma vihmaussiga, kes on laboratooriumitingimustes elanud juba 45 aastat

  12. Disainiöös on asju / Karin Paulus

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    Paulus, Karin, 1975-

    2016-01-01

    Tallinna Disainiöö 12.-18. septembrini 2016. Uuest kodumaisest disainist (näiteid Marta Mooratsi, Tarmo Luisu, Veiko Liisi, Urmas Lüüsi, Ivar Kaasiku, Krista Leesi, Mariana Laane, Margot Holtsi, Jan Plaani, Pille Ernesaksa loomingust)

  13. Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkool = Tartu Health Care College

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    2015-01-01

    Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkool Nooruse tänav 5, valminud 2011. Arhitektid Indrek Peil, Siiri Vallner (Kavakava), kaasautorid Johannes Feld, Sten-Mark Mändmaa, Andro Mänd, Ragnar Põllukivi. Sisearhitekt Tarmo Piirmets (Pink). Konstruktorid Ivar Muuk, Andres Hirve (Pike)

  14. Overall Eesti müügisalong = Overall Eesti showroom

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    2012-01-01

    Tallinnas Lootsi 11 asuva Overall Eesti müügisalongi renoveerimisest ja sisekujundusest. Autor Jan Skolimowski (KAMP Arhitektid), loetletud tema tehtud töid. Kunstiajaloolane Juhan Kilumets. Arhitekt Irina Raud. Müügisalongis on Tarmo Luisu loodud valgusti

  15. Eestimaa turismitöökoda MATKAMIKS 2004

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    2004-01-01

    Turismiseminarist "Kultuur turismis. Turism kultuuris", kus turismist ja kultuurist rääkisid Riigikogu liige Imre Sooäär, EHRL juhatuse esimees Tarmo Sumberg, ajaloolane Lauri Vahtre, lavastaja Katri Kaasik-Aaslav ning Viljandi Kultuuriakadeemia rektor Anzori Barkalaja

  16. Mees varjust / Väinu Rozental

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    Rozental, Väinu, 1957-

    2007-01-01

    Pikalt Eesti Ühispanga turvaosakonda juhtinud Alger Holzmann hakkab koos Tallink grupi omanikega edendama uut taksofirmat Tallink Takso. Vt. samas: CV; Aastaid turvaja rollis; Tasub teada. Kommenteerivad: Maili Holzmann, Tarmo Kährik, Rainer Rohtaru ja Jüri Ilves

  17. Geosciences Information for Teachers (GIFT) Workshops held in Conjunction with Alexander von Humboldt (AvH) EGU Conferences

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    Laj, Carlo; Cifelli, Francesca

    2015-04-01

    The Alexander von Humboldt Conference Series of the European Geosciences Union are a series of meetings held outside of Europe, in particular in South America, Africa or Asia, on selected topics of geosciences with a socio-economic impact for regions on these continents, jointly organised with the scientists and their institutes and the institutions of these regions. Given the increasing success of the GIFT workshops held in conjunction with the General Assemblies, since 2010 EGU has also developed a series of GIFT workshops held in conjunction with AvH conferences. Associated GIFT workshops were held in Merida, Yucatan, on the theme of Climate Change, Natural Hazards and Societies (March 2010), then in Penang, Malaysia (June 2011) on the theme of Ocean Acidification, in November 2012 in Cusco (Peru) on the theme of Natural Disasters, Global Change and the Preservation of World Heritage Sites, finally in Istanbul (March 2014) on "High Impact Natural Hazards Related to the Euro-Mediterranean Region. The next GIFT workshop is already planned for October 2015 in Adis Ababa (Ethiopia) on the theme "Water". In each case, the GIFT workshop was held on the last two days of the AvH conference and reunited 40-45 teachers from the nation where the AvH was held. Keynote speakers from AvH were speakers to the GIFT workshops which also included hands-on activities animated by sciences educators. These GIFT workshops represented the first workshops specifically aimed at teachers held in the country, and therefore represents a significant Earth Sciences contribution to secondary education in non European countries.

  18. Tehnoloogiafirma kontor Mustamäel. Skype'i Tallinna büroo / Skype'i Eesti kontor = Technology firm headquarters in Mustamäe. Skype's Tallinn offices / Skype's Estonia office

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    2007-01-01

    Tallinnas Akadeemia tee 21F asuva kontori ruumikujundus. Sisearhitekt Tarmo Piirmets (Pink OÜ), kes pälvis Skupe'i kontori sesekujunduse eest Eesti Kultuurkapitali arhitektuuri sihtkapitali aastapreemia. I-IV korruse plaan, 11 värv. vaadet, foto T. Piirmetsast

  19. Tark disain = Intelligent Design / Inga Raukas

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    Raukas, Inga, 1967-

    2006-01-01

    Ökoloogilisest arhitektuurist, disainist, käitumisest ja suhtumisest. Ill.: Arhitektuuriagentuuri planeeringu eskiisprojekt Harku järve äärde, Mustamäe planeeringu ideeprojekt, projekt 0001: kasvav maja, Tarmo Teedumäe ökomaja Hiiumaale. Bibliograafia lk. 7

  20. Oluline mälestis Narva bastion laguneb üha kiiremas tempos / Dannar Leitmaa

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    Leitmaa, Dannar, 1982-

    2011-01-01

    Narva laguneva bastioni pärast kultuuriministeeriumi saabunud Narva linnapea Tarmo Tammiste, linnaarhitekti Peeter Tambu ja Narva Muuseumi direktori Andres Toode kirjast. Ministeeriumi kantsleri Anton Pärna sõnul ei ole riigil praegu võimalust Narva bastioni taastamist rahastada

  1. Parts : ministrite minevik olgu avalik / Juhan Parts ; interv. Toomas Sildam

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    Parts, Juhan, 1966-

    2003-01-01

    Peaminister Juhan Parts vastab küsimustele, mis on seotud politseinike altkäemaksu andmise avalikuks tulekuga, komissar Indrek Sirgi ametist lahkumisega ja ministrite seadusrikkumiste avalikustamisega. Kommenteerivad: Margus Leivo, Tarmo Loodus, Ain Seppik. Vt. samas: Valik saladuses peetavast teabest

  2. Kodumaine ja nooruslik / Piret Veigel, Irene Roos

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    Veigel, Piret, 1961-

    2003-01-01

    Arhitekt Vahur Sova projekteeritud ökomaja eeskujul kujundatud elutuba. Värvivalik on inspireeritud looduse sügistalvistest toonidest ja naturaalsetest materjalidest. Stilistid Piret Veigel ja Irene Roos. Vineerkapi on kujundanud Tarmo Luisk, laua Jan J. Graps, sirmi Igor Volkov

  3. La expedición americana de Alexander von Humboldt y su contribución a la ciencia del siglo XIX

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    2003-01-01

    Full Text Available Cet ouvrage étudie le sens des élaborations et des publications scientifiques d´Alexandre von Humboldt - fruits de sa fameuse expédition américaine (1799-1804 - pour le développement des sciences de son temps. Dans tous les écrits on emphatise généralement l’immense contribution de ce voyageur prussien à la recherche scientifique. Nous analyserons ici plus en détails et de façon critique la nature exacte de cet apport. On étudiera les répercussions de la somme d’informations sur l’Amérique comme son concept interdisciplinaire novateur et holistique de la science. La classification selon les différentes disciplines académiques ne nous intéresse pas et lui préférerons l’étude, dans sa vision générale, du côté novateur et précieux de son information, son approche scientifique et sa méthode pour le progrès des sciences en Europe et en Amérique. Este trabajo estudia el significado de las elaboraciones y publicaciones científicas de Alexander von Humboldt -que resultaron de su famosa expedición americana (1799-1804- para el desarrollo de las ciencias de su época. Tradicionalmente en todo tipo de escritos se enfatiza la inmensa aportación de este viajero prusiano a la investigación científica. Aquí será analizada más detalladamente y críticamente en qué consiste exactamente dicha aportación. Se estudiará la repercusión que ha tenido tanto la gran información sobre América como su nuevo concepto interdisciplinario y holístico de la ciencia. No nos interesa clasificar su aportación según las distintas disciplinas académicas, sino en su visión general, ver lo novedoso y valioso de su información, su planteamiento científico así como su método para el avance de las ciencias tanto en Europa como en América. The aim of this study is the significance of the development of the Alexander von Humboldtpublications?, resulting from his famous American expedition (1799-1804. Various authors have stressed

  4. Omapärased lubadused tekitasid küsimusi / Marko Suurmägi, Gert Kiiler

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    Suurmägi, Marko, 1975-

    2005-01-01

    Valik Viljandi linna puudutavatest valimislubadustest koos kandideerijate Tarmo Looduse (Isamaaliit), Andres Nuut (Sotsiaaldemokraatlik Erakond), Kalle Jents (Reformierakond), Mart Salumäe (Kodune Viljandi), Hillar Sein (Ettevõtlik Viljandi), Karl Õmblus (Keskerakond), Valentine Alvre (Kristlik Rahvapartei) ja Rahvaliidu kommentaaridega. Tabel: Lubadused

  5. Töölepinguseaduse müütide purustamine küttis kirgi / Helga Koger

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    Koger, Helga, 1945-

    2008-01-01

    Uue töölepingu seaduse eelnõu üle peetavast debatist, kus osalesid justiitsminister Rein Lang, sotsiaalminister Maret Maripuu, Eesti tööandjate keskliidu juhataja Tarmo Kriis, ametiühingute juht Harri Taliga ja Riigikogu liige Eiki Nestor

  6. Milline on Saare maakonna ettevõtjate koostöö / Vilma Rauniste

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    Rauniste, Vilma

    2007-01-01

    Saaremaa ettevõtete, omavalitsuste, koolitusasutuste ja riigi esindajad arutasid maakonna tulevikku. Vt. samas: Kohalviibinute arvamusi organisatsiooni loomise kohta. Arvamust avaldavad: Aadu Keskpaik, Marek Lepamets, Tullio Liblik, Villu Vatsfeld, Jüri Aus, Enn Meri, Riivo Asuja, Tarmo Sink, Robert Pajussaar, Kalle Koov

  7. Õlletootjatest ennustatakse kiireimat kasvu Mehhiko FEMSA-le / Annika Matson

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    Matson, Annika, 1976-

    2006-01-01

    Analüütikud soovitavad õlletööstuste aktsiatest enim osta Mehhiko õllevalmistaja FEMSA ja Belgia õlletootja InBev aktsiat. Diagramm: Suurimad õlletootjad. Kommenteerib Tarmo Noop. Vt. samas: Mehhiko rikkaim naine on Coronat tootva Modelo õlletööstuse omanik

  8. Eesti ettevõtete TOP 100 aastal 2006

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    2007-01-01

    100 edukamat Eesti ettevõtet. Vt. samas: Villy Paimets. Tippu viis nõrk dollar ja konkurendi ühendamine; Arnout Lugtmeijer. Riik alatähtsustas aprillisündmusi; Marko Liibak. Miljardiline vabavise; Küsimustele vastab Olympic Casino Eesti tegevjuht Tarmo Kase

  9. Eesti kirjandus 1997

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    1998-01-01

    Aut.: Märt Väljataga, Mart Velsker, Barbi Pilvre, Indrek Särg, Tarmo Vahter, Piret Viires, Tõnu Kaalep, Janika Kronberg, Lauri Sommer, Sven Kivisildnik, Eve Annuk, Aarne Ruben, Jan Kaus, Karl Martin Sinijärv, Jüri Ehlvest, Hasso Krull

  10. The lacuna, an empty space in urban construction. Cesare Brandi's restoration theory in the integral preservation of old town areas / Lilian Hansar

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    Hansar, Lilian, 1949-

    2008-01-01

    Cesare Brandi (1906-1988) restaureerimisteooriast ja vanalinna kui kunstiteose terviklikust säilitamisest, uute hoonete sulandamisest ning renoveerimisest. Ka Ferrumi Kaubamaja uue hoone heast sobivusest Kuressaare vanalinna - arhitektid Andres Alver, Tarmo Laht, Indrek Rünkla, Ulla Mets ja Tiit Trummal

  11. Laomajandusel nüüd internetis oma pesa / Jaana Pikalev

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    Pikalev, Jaana

    2007-01-01

    Ilmunud ka: Delovõje Vedomosti 24. okt. lk. 22. Uus logistika teemaportaal lihtsustab laologistikute tööd teenuste, koolituse ning valdkonna uudiste leidmisel. Kommenteerivad Fred Märtso, Tarmo Rei ja Illimar Paul. Lisa: Estonian-warehouse.com; Portaal koondab info laomajandusest

  12. Värskete kontorite top

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    2007-01-01

    "Ruum" valis välja kolm äsjavalminud paremat kontorit: Skype'i kontor, sisearhitekt Tarmo Piirmets, büroo Pink; ajaleht Sakala toimetus, sisearhitektid Liis Lindvere, Raili Paling, KOKO arhitektid; disainibüroo Velvet, sisearhitekt Taavi Aunre, sisearhitektuuribüroo Boom

  13. Poska 28 elamust : kortermaja Tallinnas Kadriorus = About the Multi-Family Dwelling at Poska 28 : Apartment House in KadriorgTallinn / Tiit Trummal

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    Trummal, Tiit, 1954-

    2002-01-01

    Projekteerija: Alver Trummal Arhitektid. Autorid Tiit Trummal, Tarmo Laht, Ulla Mets. Konstruktsioonid: Aivar Lukk, Indrek Einloo. Üheksa korteriga elamul on avarad terrassid, rõdudele avanevad vannitoad jm. Projekt 2001, valmis 2002. 7 ill.: vaated, tüüpkorruse plaan

  14. Constrained KP models as integrable matrix hierarchies

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    Aratyn, H.; Ferreira, L.A.; Gomes, J.F.; Zimerman, A.H.

    1997-01-01

    We formulate the constrained KP hierarchy (denoted by cKP K+1,M ) as an affine [cflx sl](M+K+1) matrix integrable hierarchy generalizing the Drinfeld endash Sokolov hierarchy. Using an algebraic approach, including the graded structure of the generalized Drinfeld endash Sokolov hierarchy, we are able to find several new universal results valid for the cKP hierarchy. In particular, our method yields a closed expression for the second bracket obtained through Dirac reduction of any untwisted affine Kac endash Moody current algebra. An explicit example is given for the case [cflx sl](M+K+1), for which a closed expression for the general recursion operator is also obtained. We show how isospectral flows are characterized and grouped according to the semisimple non-regular element E of sl(M+K+1) and the content of the center of the kernel of E. copyright 1997 American Institute of Physics

  15. Alexander von Humboldt’s Footnotes: “Networks of Knowledge” in the Sources of the 1826 Essai politique sur l’île de Cuba

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    Anja Werner

    2014-08-01

    Full Text Available Zusammenfassung Alexander von Humboldts Fußnoten waren ihrer Zeit weit voraus, obwohl sie kaum den heutigen akademischen Standards entsprechen. Dieser Artikel untersucht die Fußnoten in Humboldts Essai politique sur l’île de Cuba (1826. Zwar ist es nicht immer leicht, die manchmal recht geheimnisvollen Verweise zu entschlüsseln, dennoch lohnt sich der Versuch: Humboldts Fußnoten geben nicht nur Auskunft über seine umfassenden Netzwerke des Wissens. Sie verweisen auch auf Auseinandersetzungen verschiedener Gelehrter über Humboldts Schriften. Schließlich beinhalten sie Humboldts Reaktionen auf solche Auseinandersetzungen. Eine Untersuchung von Humboldts Fußnoten erlaubt es folglich dem Leser, mehr über Humboldt den Wissenschaftler aber auch Humboldt den Mensch zu erfahren. Abstract When it comes to footnotes, Alexander von Humboldt was ahead of his times even though his references leave much to be desired by today’s academic standards. This article examines the footnotes of Humboldt’s Essai politique sur l’île de Cuba (1826. While it is not always easy to decipher his sometimes cryptic references, the undertaking is worthwhile: Humboldt’s footnotes do not only reveal his vast networks of knowledge. They also provide glimpses of ongoing, contemporary disputes among different scholars that involve Humboldt’s writings. They also present Humboldt’s reactions to such disputes. Exploring Humboldt’s footnotes consequently allows the reader to access both Humboldt the scholar and Humboldt the human being. Résumé Quand il s’agit de notes, Alexandre de Humboldt était en avance sur son temps, même si ses références laissent beaucoup à désirer par rapport aux normes universitaires d’aujourd’hui. Cet article examine les notes de l’Essai politique sur l’île de Cuba (1826. Même s’il n’est pas toujours facile de déchiffrer ses références parfois cryptiques, l’entreprise vaut la peine: les notes de Humboldt

  16. Riik koolitab Eesti doktoreid välismaal

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    Tänavu sai välisülikoolidesse doktoriõppe konkurssi korraldav SA Archimedes kaks taotlust tervishoiu erialalt. Riikliku koolitustellimuse välisdoktorantuuri kohtadel õpib praegu viis stipendiaati meditsiini valdkonnast: Annika Kits, Jana Jaal, Kristo Kask, Tarmo Tiido, Priit Eelmäe

  17. 1 küsimus noorele juhile : Mida oled õppinud oma ülemustelt? / Heidi Raamat, Erki Tiivas, Jaana Lisette Kask ... [jt.

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    2009-01-01

    Küsimusele vastavad Viasat Baltikumi operatsioonide osakonna juhataja Heidi Raamat, Chrisal Trading OÜ juht Erki Tiivas, Tavidi turundusjuht Jaana Lisette Kask, Ajakirjade Kirjastuse avalike suhete juht Jaanika Käärst, logistikafirma DPD juht Tarmo Tael ning Singapuris juhtimist ja majandust õppinud Mikk Tamme

  18. Reiljani advokaat sai üliodavalt osaluse firmas / Madis Filippov

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    Filippov, Madis

    2008-01-01

    Ilmunud ka: Postimees : na russkom jazõke 4. aug. lk. 3.Endise keskkonnaministri Villu Reiljani kaitsja maavahetusskandaalis, advokaat Tarmo Sild, omandas turuhinnast tunduvalt odavamalt osa ehitusmaterjale tootvast ettevõttest Ecorock, mida Keskkonnainvesteeringute Keskus toetas 10 milj. krooniga. Lisa: Ecorock. Kommenteerib Villu Reiljan

  19. Villa ekstravaganza / Oliver Orro

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    Orro, Oliver

    2007-01-01

    Villa (375 m2) Meriväljal. Arhitektid: Toomas Tammis, Inga Raukas, Tarmo Teedumäe, Arhitektuuriagentuur. Sisearhitekt Monika Löve. Hoone projekt: 2002-2006, valmis: 2006. I, II ja III korruse plaan, 8 värv. välis- ja 12 sisevaadet

  20. Arenev Narva : kommentaar rahvusvahelisele Narva Peetri platsi planeeringu konkursile = Evolving Narva : comments on the internatinal planning competition for Peetri Square in Narva, Estonia / Kivi Sotamaa

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    Sotamaa, Kivi

    2001-01-01

    Mida peaks arvesse võtma Narva linna planeerimisel. Tingimustele vastavaist projektidest: Toomas Tammise, Inga Rauka ja Tarmo Teedumäe võidutööst, Jeffrey Turko (Urban Office, London) tööst, mis õigeks ajaks kohale ei jõudnud. 7 ill.

  1. Pop on alati pop / Piret Veigel

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    Veigel, Piret, 1961-

    2005-01-01

    Ingridi avatud köögi ja rõduga pop-stiilis 2-toaline korter uuselamus Tallinnas. Sisekujundaja Annela Anger, valgustid konstrueeris Tarmo Luisk. Magamistoas on seinal Epp-Maria Kokamäe maal. Ingridi vastused 15 küsimusele. Ill.: korteri plaan, 9 vaadet

  2. Narva keskosa planeeringu võistlus = Narva Central Area Planning Competition

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    2001-01-01

    Rahvusvahelise arhitektuurivõistluse zürii koosseis. Preemiad: I - Inga Raukas, Toomas Tammis, Tarmo Teedumäe; II - Erik Nobel (Kopenhaagen); III - Mark Hemel, Barbara Kuit (London); ost - Villem Tomiste ja Veronika Valk ning Richard Havenhand, Gregg Wilson ja Steve Kemp (Lincoln, Inglismaa).

  3. Ausad asjad. Salong ZIZI

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    1998-01-01

    Sisustussalongist 'ZIZI' Vene t. 12 Tallinnas. Omanikud Viive Küttner, Priit Joala. Tekstiil ja puidust mööbel on salongiomanike oma firma toodang. Puidust eksponeerimismööbli on projekteerinud Priit Joala. Pakutava hulgas on disainer Tarmo Luisu (firma DAK) toodang

  4. Kaubanduse tagasihoidlik valitseja / Väinu Rozental

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    Rozental, Väinu, 1957-

    2007-01-01

    Tallinna Kaubamaja juht Raul Puusepp on äärmiselt järjekindel ja töökas. CV. Vt. samas: Kaubamaja eduloo taga on õiged otsused ja investeeringud. Diagramm; Kutse Lumumba ülikooli. Kommenteerivad: Enn Parel, Tarmo Punger, Tenno Tiits ja Jaan Kallas

  5. Kes nad on? Mida nad tahavad? Ekspress näitab, kuidas tekkis noorte venelaste liikumine pronkssõduri kaitseks / Viktoria Ladõnskaja

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    Ladõnskaja, Viktoria, 1981-

    2006-01-01

    Tõnismäe Pronkssõduri kaitseks interneti teel ellu kutsutud vene noorte ühendus Notshnoi dozor - Öine vahtkond. Lisa: Väljavõtteid Notshnoi Dozori avalikust pöördumisest. Vt ka: Argo Ideon, Tarmo Vahter. Mis nüüd saab?

  6. Männiku sotsiaalelamu = Social housing in Männiku / Peeter Pere

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    Pere, Peeter, 1957-

    2012-01-01

    2012. a. Tallinnas Männiku tee 92 valminud inva- ja peremajutamiseks mõeldud sotsiaalelamu, vana ühiselamu ümberprojekteerimine. Arhitektid: Siiri Vallner, Indrek Peil, Kaire Nõmm, kaasautorid: Ragnar Põllukivi, Andro Mänd, Kadri Klementi (Kavakava). Sisearhitekt Tarmo Piirmets (Pink). Projekt: 2010-2011

  7. Kesknoored tegid visiidi Šveitsi / Henri Kaselo

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    Kaselo, Henri

    2005-01-01

    Keskerakonna noorte esindus külastas 20.-25. aprillini 2005 Šveitsi, et osaleda sealsete noorte liberaalide Jungfreisinnige Schweizi kongressil. Delegatsiooni kuulusid esimees Tarmo Lausing, välissekretär Olga Sõtnik, endine pressisekretär Raimond Kaljulaid ja noortekogu esimees Henri Kaselo

  8. BRC Hansapanga endiste töötajate kätte / Andres Põld

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    Põld, Andres, 1971-2018

    2004-01-01

    Hansapanga juhatus otsustas müüa Balti Realiseerimiskeskuse (BRC) panga ekstöötajate ja Silberauto osalusega konsortsiumile OÜ Baltic Business Associates. Diagramm: BRC tulemused käivad alla. Vt. samas lühiintervjuud Baltic Business Associates juhatuse liikme Tarmo Rootemaniga

  9. Lutshim dizaineram vrutshenõ premii Bruno / Tiina Kolk

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    Kolk, Tiina

    2008-01-01

    26. septembril tehti Arhitektuuri- ja disainigaleriis teatavaks Eesti disainiauhinna Bruno võitjad. Parima tootedisaini preemia sai Mare Kelpman, parima disainiprojekti eest sai preemia Tarmo Luisk ja eeskujuliku design management'i eest sai preemia ByRoller. Rahvusvahelisse žürii koosseis. Kommenteerib Ilona Gurjanova

  10. Tants valguse laval / Aili Ermel

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    Ermel, Aili

    2013-01-01

    Valgustid Milanos toimunud messil "Euroluce 2013". Mihkel Masso ja Johan Tali paberlennukitest inspireeritud laevalgustid "Hetk". Tarmo Luisu valgusti "Spider" ja valgustisari "Toila", Tõnis Vellama valgusti "Aero", Tõnis Vellama ja Kalju Palo seinavalgusti "Retro", Triin Kõivupuu ja Eva Prüüsi valgustisari "Lill"

  11. Architectural creativity of Alexander Bernardazzi and Henry Lonsky in Kishinev during the second half of the XIXth century

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    Chastina

    2017-10-01

    Full Text Available During the period following 1873, when Bessarabia was a province of the Russian Empire, the architecture of this period was dominated by a mixture of several historical styles and directions, the so-called “eclectic” stage. The creativity of leading architects such as Alexander Bernardazzi and Henry Lonsky was the most evident at that time. The image of the city of Kishinev became more eclectic and it was reflected in the buildings of the railway station and the passenger hall, the city club, the county court, the Noble Assembly, the winemaking school, all of which were built according to the designs of these architects in the second half of the XIX century. At that time, a question relative to the necessity of new theatre building in Kishinev was of a particular interest. In 1889 the Kishinev City Head Karl Schmidt proposed to construct a temporary theatre with beautiful facade, together with the fact that in size it could satisfy the needs of city for the next 15-20 years. And he appealed to the city architects, including A. Bernardazzi and H. Lonsky to present their views at this important problem. The author writes this article on the basis of the archival documents which present the history of the construction of various buildings and the creative activity of the architects. This is reflected through the prism of that era with a high level of development and methods of construction equipment, as well as with the artistic principles characteristic of that period.

  12. USSR and Eastern Europe Scientific Abstracts, Chemistry, Number 58

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    1978-01-20

    fertilization. Miron- ovskaya 808 winter wheat variety was planted in 1972-1974, in rotation after sainfoin. Production conditions of planting and cultivation ...METHODOLOGICAL PRINCIPLES OF PESTICIDE ECOTOXICOLOGY Moscow KHIMIYA V SEL’SKOM KHOZYAYSTVE in Russian No 6, 1977 pp 67-73 SOKOLOV, M. S., Candidate

  13. A multi-instrumental geochemical study of anomalous uranium enrichment in coal

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    Havelcová, Martina; Machovič, Vladimír; Mizera, Jiří; Sýkorová, Ivana; Borecká, Lenka; Kopecký, L.

    2014-01-01

    Roč. 137, November (2014), s. 52-63 ISSN 0265-931X R&D Projects: GA ČR(CZ) GA13-18482S Institutional support: RVO:67985891 ; RVO:61389005 Keywords : uranium * coal * organic matter * Sokolov Basin Subject RIV: DD - Geochemistry Impact factor: 2.483, year: 2014

  14. Guerra y pecados de un inglés en cádiz (1810-1812. Fragmentos de la autobiografía de Alexander Dallas

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    Fernando Durán López

    2016-07-01

    Full Text Available El escritor inglés Alexander Dallas participó en el ejército británico que operó en la Guerra de la Independencia y a su fin escribió varias obras literarias de tema español. Se ofrece aquí una traducción de parte de su autobiografía, publicada en 1871, que incluye los capítulos consagrados a su estancia en Cádiz y la Isla de León de 1810 a 1812. En esas páginas el autor refleja el ambiente de la vida social allí (las tertulias de la buena sociedad y evocaciones de las fiestas de Carnaval en 1812, detalles de la organización de la intendencia militar, así como episodios militares como la batalla de Chiclana, algunas operaciones de defensa ante el asedio francés, los efectos de los célebres bombardeos de larga distancia sobre el caso urbano, el júbilo popular cuando el sitio fue levantado y el estado en que quedaron tras la retirada francesa las poblaciones donde se habían asentado. Se relata también un viaje a Ceuta.

  15. President Ilves tegi majandusalase pöördumise

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    2008-01-01

    President Toomas Hendrik Ilves postitas populaarsesse videoportaali Youtube läkituse, milles avaldas arvamust, et praegustes majandushädades peaksid vastutuse võtma kõik 2003. aastast Eestit valitsenud erakonnad. Arvamust avaldavad: parlamendiliikmed Tarmo Mänd (ERL), Vilja Savisaar (Keskerakond) ja Keskerakonna esimees Edgar Savisaar

  16. Design is not only a decoration on a cup, but also a verb / Kristiina Viiron

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    Viiron, Kristiina, 1971-

    2009-01-01

    Eesti Disainikeskuse tegevusest, disainerite ja ettevõtjate koostööst. Eesti Disainerite Liidu poolt väljaantavast disainiauhinnast Bruno. 2008 aasta disainiauhinna saajatest: parim tootedisain - Mare Kelpmani padjakollektsioon "Lights & Stripes", parim disainiprojekt - Tarmo Luisu "LED Stick" valgusti, eeskujuliku design management'i preemia - byRoller

  17. Rüblikud, vedurid ja sild leidsid omaniku / Inge Põlma

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    Põlma, Inge

    2009-01-01

    Rapla valla sünnipäeva tähistamiseks korraldatud vastuvõtul Rapla kultuurikeskuses jagati valla auhindu. Rapla valla kultuuriauhinna Valla Vedur pälvisid 35 aastat Kodila näiteringi juhtinud Juta Blande ja Tarmo Rahuoja, kes on üles ehitanud spordiklubi ATO

  18. Raadiojaam ärkas ellu / Jüri Laulik

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    Laulik, Jüri, 1959-

    2007-01-01

    Sihtasutus Eesti Rahvuskultuuri Fond (ERKF) ja Hannes Võrno, Tarmo Leinatamm, Peeter Oja sõlmisid lepingu, millega ERKF-i juurde moodustatakse Kreisiraadio fond. Müüki jõudis fondi rahastamiseks "Kreisiraadio" esimene duubelplaat. Kreisiraadio esineb taas ka Kuku Raadios, kus esineti vahelduva tihedusega aastail 1993-1999

  19. Armusuhted tööl - meeleolu tõuseb, töökvaliteet langeb / Ketlin Priilinn

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    Priilinn, Ketlin, 1982-

    2005-01-01

    Ilmunud ka: Juhi ideelaegas. - Tallinn, 2006, lk. 77-79. A. Le Coqi juhatuse esimees Tarmo Noop, Alexela Oili tegevjuht Ain Kuusik ja Tööinspektsiooni õigusosakonna juhataja Niina Siitam isiklikest suhetest ja armumisest tööl. Kommenteerib BDA Estonia projektikonsultatsioonide juht Maria Kütt

  20. Ela ja sära - setu pitsist ekvaatorireisini / Andres Keil

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    Keil, Andres, 1974-

    2004-01-01

    Eesti Kultuurkapitali "Ela ja sära" stipendiumi laureaadid kirjanik Eeva Park, kunstnik Kai Kaljo, sporditeadlane Joe Noormets, näitleja Kersti Kreismann, pitsikunstnik Ulve Kangro, režissöör Marko Raat, disainer Tarmo Luisk ja helilooja Urmas Sisask oma loomingulistest plaanidest

  1. Piero Castiglioni - praktilise ilu looja / Karin Paulus

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    Paulus, Karin, 1975-

    2005-01-01

    Itaalia disaineritest Castiglioni'dest, pikemalt Piero Castiglionist (sünd. 1944), kes külastas 2005. aasta märtsis Eestit. Loetletud tema tähtsamad tööd. Kommenteerivad sisearhitekt Hannes Praks, sisearhitekt Juta Lember, valgusdisainer Tarmo Luisk ja EKA professor Toivo Raidmets

  2. Nõiajahiga FIEdele riigikassat ei täida / Enn Vatter

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    Vatter, Enn

    2005-01-01

    Kriitika 3. veebr. Äripäevas ilmunud Tarmo Kriisi artiklile, kus viidatakse tööandjate keskliidu ja maksuameti koostöös valminud analüüsile, millest järeldub, et osa FIE-sid tegeleb ettevõtluse asemel maksudest kõrvalehiilimisega

  3. Targa Maja kompetentsikeskus Rakveres = Smart House Competence Centre in Rakvere / Oliver Alver

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    Alver, Oliver, 1977-

    2016-01-01

    Targa Maja kompetentsikeskus Rakveres, Lai tänav 20. Arhitektid Oliver Alver, Andres Alver, Indrek Rünkla, Tarmo Laht, Ott Alver, Sven Koppel, Ulla Saar (Alver Arhitektid). Sisearhitektid Jan Graps, Ken Ruut, Anne Määrmann (Jan&Ken OÜ). Kultuurkapitali Arhitektuuri sihtkapitali aastapreemia nominent 2016

  4. 22. X avati Tallinna Linnagaleriis...

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    2003-01-01

    Kosmoseteemalisel grupinäitusel "Hallo, Kosmos, siin Maa!" osalevad tekstiilikunstnikud Keret Altpere, Raul Erdel, Monika Järg, Liisa Kallam, Eva-Liisa Kriis, Annike Laigo, Tarmo Mäesalu, Ülle Saatmäe, Liisa Tomasberg, fotograaf Pelle Kalmo, graafik Mari-Liis Laanemaa, muusik Taavi Laatsit

  5. Väidetav piraat oli Krossi firma üürnik / Vahur Koorits

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    Koorits, Vahur, 1981-

    2009-01-01

    Kaubalaeva Arctic Sea kaaperdamises süüdistatava Dmitrijs Savinsi seotusest endise luurekoordinaatori Eerik-Niiles Krossiga. Arctic Sea kaaperdamisjuhtumiga seoses on välismeedia tähelepanu pööranud ka riigikogulase Tarmo Kõutsi kommentaaridele. Vt. samas: Kaubalaevaga Arctic Sea seotud sündmused

  6. Rünnak alatu tiibmanöövriga / Tiit Tammsaar

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    Tammsaar, Tiit

    2001-01-01

    President Arnold Rüütli ründamiseks on appi võetud alatud tiibmanöövrid. Rünnakud presidendi kantselei direktori Tarmo Männi vastu. Ilmunud T. Kümmeli art. EPL Oct/24 ja A. Langemetsa art. Maaleht Oct/4. Autor: ERL. Parlamendisaadik

  7. Kuritegeliku ühenduse mõiste : ne bis in idem põhimõte. Riigikohtu kriminaalkolleegiumi otsus asjas 3-1-1-57-09 / Anneli Soo

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    Soo, Anneli, 1984-

    2010-01-01

    Riigikohtu otsusest asjas 3-1-1-57-09: N. Kohtovi kaitsja vandeadvokaat Tarmo Pilve kassatsioon Tartu Ringkonnakohtu 18. veebruari 2009. a kohtuotsuse peale kriminaalasi N. Kohtovi süüdistuses KarS § 256 lg 1, § 120 ja § 121 järgi

  8. Alexander von Humboldt brachte Guano nach Europa - mit ungeahnten globalen Folgen

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    Bärbel Rott

    2016-05-01

    Full Text Available Zusammenfassung Die vorliegende Abhandlung beschäftigt sich mit einem bisher wenig beachteten Aspekt von Humboldts Amerikanischer Reise (1799─1804. Während seine Studien der Pflanzen- und Tierwelt bis heute große Aufmerksamkeit genießen, wird Humboldts Beitrag zu der Entwicklung der modernen Landwirtschaft wenig beachtet. Während seines Aufenthalts in Lima erhielt er Proben von Guano, Vogelmist von den Chincha-Inseln vor der peruanischen Küste. Einige Proben, die er von dieser Reise zurückbrachte, wurden von Wissenschaftlern in Frankreich und Deutschland untersucht. Die Analysenergebnisse zeigten außerordentlich hohe Gehalte an Pflanzennährstoffen, insbesondere Stickstoff und Phosphor. In den folgenden Jahrzehnten wurde Guano zu einem bedeutsamen Düngemittel und Auslöser eines Booms in Europa und Peru. Die Auswirkungen dieser Entwicklung sind bis heute sichtbar und werden hier unter besonderer Beachtung von Phosphor beschrieben. Abstract One aspect of Humboldt’s travel to South America (1799─1804 received little attention. The fascination of his studies of the South American flora and fauna is unbroken to the present day. Yet Humboldt’s contribution to modern agriculture remains almost unnoticed. During his stay in Lima Humboldt received samples of guano, a mixture of bird droppings from the Chincha Islands off the Peruvian coast, which he took to Europe and had analyzed by the most famous chemists in France and Germany. The results showed outstanding fertilizing effects, in particular due to the high content of nitrogen and phosphorus. The ensuing boom starting from the 1840s influenced agriculture in Europe and the economy of Peru seriously. Some aspects of this historical development may give an idea of the ensuing change not only in agriculture. Résumé Il y a un aspect du voyage de Alexander von Humboldt en Amérique du Sud (1799─1804 qui jusqu’à présent a été peu considéré. Ses études de la flore at le da

  9. Urban hybrid : Bern-Ausserhollingen, Sveits / Inga Raukas, Toomas Tammis

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    Raukas, Inga, 1967-

    1999-01-01

    Arhitektuuriagentuuri (Inga Raukas, Toomas Tammis, Tarmo Teedumäe, Eero Endjärv) tööst noorte arhitektide konkursil Europan 5 "Uued elamismaastikud, liikumine ja lähedus". 26.-29. IX 1999 Genfis toimunud rahvusvahelisest foorumist, millel Eestist osalesid Tõnu Laigu ja Inga Raukas. 5 ill

  10. Koputajate kaitseks! / Ivar Tallo

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    Tallo, Ivar, 1964-

    2003-01-01

    Politoloog Ivar Tallo arvates võiks Riigikogu välja tulla initsiatiiviga luua ühiskonna esindajate osavõtul vigade ja pettuste paljastajate kaitse seadus. Küsimusele, kust läheb politseiametniku sõnavabaduse piir vastavad Ain Seppik, Tarmo Loodus ja Jaanus Rahumägi. Indrek Sirgi juhtum

  11. Hotell Radisson SAS = Radisson SAS Hotel / Inga Raukas

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    Raukas, Inga, 1967-

    2001-01-01

    Projekteerija Arhitektuuribüroo Künnapu & Padrik. Arhitektid Vilen Künnapu, Ain Padrik, Eero Palm, Tarmo Maiste. Sisekujundajad Christian Lundwall, Jan Öberg. Konstruktsioonid: Teuvo Meriläinen, Jyrki Rautamäki. Projekt ja hotell valmis 2000. 12 ill.: korruste plaanid, sise- ja välisvaated

  12. Uus Sakala arhitektuurivõistlus = The Uus Sakala architectural competition / Panu Lehtovuori

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    Lehtovuori, Panu, 1968-

    2003-01-01

    Žürii liige konkursist: keskuse asukohast ja programmist, praeguse Sakala keskuse kasutamisest, konkursi tulemusest. Teise vooru valiti kolm projekti: võidutöö "Küpsis" (autorid Toomas Tammis, Inga Raukas, Tarmo Teedumäe, ArhitektuuriAgentuur), "Ocularis" (autorid Siiri Vallner, Indrek Peil), "Sõstrad" (autor Veronika Valk)

  13. Küsimus koostööpartneritele : Mis seostub teile juhtimiskonverentsi sloganiga "Everything is possible"?

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    2006-01-01

    Küsimusele vastavad: A. Le Coq Tartu Õlletehase turundusjuht Katrin Vernik, EMT turundusdirektor Piret Mürk, Olympic Entertainment Groupi turundusdirektor Katre Kaarenperk-Vanatoa, Hewlett-Pacard Eesti filiaali juhataja Tõnis Mäe, Baltic Logistic System Eesti AS tegevjuht Tarmo Tael ja Skype Eesti juht Sten Tamkivi

  14. Koole hakkavad haldama riiulifirmad / Toivo Tänavsuu, Vallo Toomet

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    Tänavsuu, Toivo

    2006-01-01

    Kümme Tallinna kooli antakse 30 aastaks erafirmade renoveerida ja hallata. 32. keskkooli majandusjuhi Ants Ivaski, Kalev REC juhatuse liikme Peeter Lillestiku, U. S. Investi juhatuse liikme Tarmo Tomaki, RKAS-i juhi Jaak Saarniidu seisukohti. Vt. samas intervjuud Kaia Jäppineniga. Lisa: Rendisumma erineb mitu korda

  15. Suvi on lühike, kunst aga pikk / Ille Rohtlaan

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    Rohtlaan, Ille

    2009-01-01

    Suvised kunstinäitused Pärnus: "Mees ja naine" Pärnu uue kunsti muuseumis, Tarmo Roosimöldri graafika ja maalid Endla teatrigaleriis, Piret Vapajeva graafika teatrikohvikus, Haapsalu graafilise disaini festivali külalisnäitused Linnagaleriis ja kontserdimajas, Lea Tomsoni maalid "Monkey Business"kunstnike majas

  16. ETV laiendab filmiskaalat / Tarmo Teder

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    Teder, Tarmo, 1958-

    2003-01-01

    Eesti Televisioonis näidatud filme - Concordia tudengite "Hüvasti igaveseks, Värdjad!" : autorid Liina Paakspuu, Kadriann Kibus ja dokumentaalfilm sõjafotograaf James Nachtwey'st "Sõjafotograaf" ("War Photographer") : autor Christian Frei : Šveits 2001

  17. Tõlkepõhisest terminikorraldusest / Tarmo Lilleoja

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    Lilleoja, Tarmo

    2005-01-01

    Autor selgitab oma magistriprojekti, mille eesmärgiks oli Eesti Metodisti Kiriku Kirikukorra seletava sõnastiku ja terminibaasi koostamine, mis omakorda haakus eestikeelse teoloogilise sõnavara korrastamist toetava Eesti Teadusfondi grandiga

  18. Soomlaste imerelv Nokia / Tarmo Virki

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    Virki, Tarmo

    2001-01-01

    Lühiülevaade Nokia kontserni ajaloost, toetudes hiljuti ilmunud Martti Häikiö raamatule "Nokia inside story". Diagrammid ja skeem: Nokia aktsia hind börsil 1992-2000; Nokia enda investeeringud ning Soome riigi osa %-des 1981-2000; Nokia tehased ning ettevõtted Soomes aastal 1975

  19. Chemical composition and fermentative parameters of heart of palm waste produced from Alexander Palm ensiled with chemical additives

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    Geraldo Fábio Viana Bayão

    Full Text Available ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to evaluate the chemical composition and the fermentative parameters of heart of palm waste produced from Alexander Palm, ensiled with chemical additives. Treatments consisted of silage of the sheath with or without calcium oxide. In the silage without calcium oxide, we evaluated the control silage (without additive and the silage enriched with 5.0 g kg−1 urea (urea. In the silage with calcium oxide, we evaluated the silage enriched with 5.0 g kg−1 calcium oxide (control and the silage enriched with 5.0 g kg−1 urea and 5.0 g kg−1 calcium oxide (urea. Experimental silos were distributed in a completely randomized design in a 2 × 2 factorial arrangement (inclusion or lack of lime × inclusion or lack of urea, with four replicates. Crude protein concentration was greater in the silages that received urea, whereas in the case of neutral detergent fiber and acid detergent fiber, the lowest levels were found in the control silage. Control silage had the lowest pH (3.75 and the silages that received lime displayed the lowest lactic acid content. Effluent losses were greater in the control silage and in the silage with lime (56.1 kg t−1 and 58.4 kg t−1, respectively. Silages prepared with waste from heart of palm production and enriched only with urea showed a better chemical composition and improved fermentation parameter estimates. We recommend the use of this waste only with additives that can improve the chemical characteristics of the forage. Without additives, unwanted fermentation processes may occur and compromise the quality of the silage.

  20. Generalized W-algebras and integrable hierarchies

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    Burroughs, N.; De Groot, M.; Hollowood, T.; Miramontes, L.

    1992-01-01

    We report on generalizations of the KdV-type integrable hierarchies of Drinfel'd and Sokolov. These hierarchies lead to the existence of new classical W-algebras, which arise as the second hamiltonian structure of the hierarchies. In particular, we present a construction of the W n (l) -algebras. (orig.)

  1. Disainiööl sündisid disainitud toidud / Jaanus Kulli

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    Kulli, Jaanus, 1955-

    2009-01-01

    Restoran-sohvabaar Novell korraldas Disainiööl performance'i, kus kaks kokast ja disainerist koosnevat meeskonda valmistasid ühe eelroa ja ühe põhiroa. Ühe meeskonna moodustasid Novelli peakokk Andres Merman ja disainer Tarmo Luisk, teise Senso peakokk Andres Rahula ja leedu disainer Nauris Kalinauskas

  2. 10 aastat - 30 ettevõtet : KPMG kogemus tasakaalus tulemuskaardiga / Jüri Sakkeus

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    Sakkeus, Jüri

    2008-01-01

    Tasakaalus tulemuskaardi koostamise ja rakendamise nõuded, selle plussid ja miinused ning mõju ettevõtte arengule. Vt. samas: Tarmo Noop. Loon süsteemi, mis töötab ise; Kaido Kangur. Kas teate, millal teie äri kokku kukub?; Marko Rillo. Tasakaalus tulemuskaardi sobivusest ja mittesobivusest. Skeemid

  3. Kas palgatöö või eraäri? / Alar Anton, Kristi Kass, Katrina Sokk... [jt.

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    2010-01-01

    Küsimusele vastavad Finnlamelli osanik ja tegevjuht Alar Anton, Lõuna-Eesti Turismi Sihtasutuse juhataja Kristi Kass, džässiklubi Clazz juht Katrina Sokk, Refleks Design and Advertising tegevjuht Tarmo Ojakäär, If Kindlustuse kommunikatsioonijuht Eva-Grete Aljas, EMT sidevõrgu grupi juht Mattias Männi

  4. Pangad ei taha võtta liiga suuri riske / Lii Sammler

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    Sammler, Lii, 1963-

    2016-01-01

    Selleks et kevadtööd tehtud saaks, vajavad põllumehed praegu rohkem kui kunagi varem pankade abi. Samas on pankadel halbu kogemusi ning nad on muutunud ettevaatlikumaks. Vestlusest Swedbanki põllumajandusjuhi Brit Juusi, SEB jaepanganduse divisjoni suurklientide osakonna juhataja Priit Seemani ja Nordea korporatiivpanganduse halduri Tarmo Kasega

  5. Kas Mossadi käsi jälle mängus? / Heiki Suurkask

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    Suurkask, Heiki, 1972-

    2009-01-01

    Viitseadmiral Tarmo Kõuts peab kõige loogilisemaks järelduseks, et Arctic Sea teekonda sekkus Iisrael. Briti ajalehe Sunday Times'i artikli järgi teavitas Iisraeli luureteenistus Mossad Venemaa võime, et Arctic Sea'l on S-300 raketiseadeldised, mis Vene allilmategelased olevat müünud Iraanile

  6. Paleoekologie vybraných poloh cyprisového souvrství (Sokolovská pánev)

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    Dašková, Jiřina; Konzalová, Magda

    2012-01-01

    Roč. 2011, podzim (2012), s. 21-22 ISSN 0514-8057 R&D Projects: GA ČR GA205/09/1162 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z30130516 Keywords : palynology * Cypris Formation * Sokolov Basin * Miocene Subject RIV: DB - Geology ; Mineralogy http://www.geology.cz/zpravy/obsah/2011/zpravy_2011-4.pdf

  7. Tallinn Virtual University / Maiki Voore

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    Voore, Maiki, 1983-

    2009-01-01

    Tallinna Ülikoolis esitleti projekti Tallinna Virtuaalne Ülikool, mille eesmärk on teha internetikeskkonnas kättesaadavaks avalike loengute salvestusi, vestlusi õppejõududega ning seminaride, suvekoolide ja konverentside materjale. Tallinna Ülikooli rektori Rein Raua ja projekti tutvustanud Tarmo Jüristo arvamused Tallinna Virtuaalse Ülikooli projekti kohta

  8. The Estonian Tax System is Under Attack / Craig Rawlings, Daria Sivovol, Kersti Harkmann

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    Rawlings, Craig

    2006-01-01

    Ameerika, Briti ja Rootsi Kaubanduskojad Eestis ning Prantsuse-Eesti Äriklubi korraldasid seminari, kus Eesti maksusüsteemi tuleviku üle arutasid 15 põhiesinejat ning üle saja osavõtja. Väljavõte sessioonist, kus vastajateks olid Meelis Atonen, Eiki Nestor, Tarmo Kriis ja Vahur Kraft. Lisa: Esinejate tutvustus

  9. Disainiöös / Kaija-Luisa Kurik

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    Kurik, Kaija-Luisa

    2008-01-01

    26.-28. sept. 2008 Tallinnas toimunud festivalist "Arts and Lights" ja disainiööst "Kummardus loovusele!". Anti üle disainiauhinnad Bruno tootedisaini kategoorias Mare Kelpmanile ning disainiprojekti kategoorias Tarmo Luisule. Islandi disaini näitusest Kultuurikatlas ja poola disaini näitusest SooSoo galeriis. Üritusest Pecha Kucha Night

  10. Благодаря лекциям одной минуты наука стала ближе / Айри Илиссон-Круз ; интервьюировала Ада Мальцева

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    Илиссон-Круз, Айри, 1980-

    2014-01-01

    Tallinna Ülikooli loengute sarjast, mille idee autor ja konsultant on Balti Filmi- ja Meediakooli õppejõud Indrek Treufeldt, kaasa löövad Tallinna Ülikooli turundus- ja kommunikatsiooniosakond, produtsent Airi Ilisson-Cruz ja e-õppekeskus, operaatorid-monteerijad Kristjan Madalvee ja Tarmo Lehari. Intervjuu loengusarja produtsendi Airi Ilisson-Cruziga

  11. Ühe minuti loengute abil jõuavad väärt teadmised kiiresti ja mugavalt huvilisteni / Airi Ilisson-Cruz ; intervjueerinud Ada Maltseva

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    Ilisson-Cruz, Airi, 1980-

    2014-01-01

    Tallinna Ülikooli loengute sarjast, mille idee autor ja konsultant on Balti Filmi- ja Meediakooli õppejõud Indrek Treufeldt, kaasa löövad Tallinna Ülikooli turundus- ja kommunikatsiooniosakond, produtsent Airi Ilisson-Cruz ja e-õppekeskus, operaatorid-monteerijad Kristjan Madalvee ja Tarmo Lehari. Intervjuu loengusarja produtsendi Airi Ilisson-Cruziga

  12. Arhetüüpse ja shiki kohtumine : ärihoone "Ferrum" Saaremaal Kuressaares = Encounter of Archetypal and Chic : Ferrum Centre in Saaremaa in Kuressaare / Ingrid Lillemägi

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    Lillemägi, Ingrid

    2003-01-01

    Projekteerija: Alver Trummal Arhitektid. Autorid Andres Alvar, Tiit Trummal, Tarmo Laht, Indrek Rünkla, Ulla Mets. Konstruktor Jaak Juha (Tööstusprojekt). Projekt 2001, valmis 2002. Stiilse ruumi vastuolu seda asustavate poodide kirju kribu-krabu ja juhuslike reklaamplakatitega. I ja II korruse plaan, 5 välis- ja 2 sisevaadet

  13. Kas uus töölepingu seaduse eelnõu on õnnestunud? / Olga Aasav, Arno Arukask, Ain Tammvere...[jt.] ; interv. Martin Pau

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    2008-01-01

    Vastavad restoranklubi Atlantis tegevjuht Olga Aasav, ametiühingute keskliidu osakonnajuhataja Arno Arukuusk, AS Estiko Investeeringud juhataja Ain Tammvere, Tartu Ülikooli ametiühingu esimees Aleksander Jakobson, AS Samelin tegevdirektor Leida Kikka, AS Enics Eesti tegevjuht Kalle Kuusik, personalispetsialist Lea Oras ja Tartu Tarbijate Kooperatiivi juhatuse esimees Tarmo Punger

  14. Disainiaasta eelmäng toimus Helsingis / Ave Randviir

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    Randviir, Ave, 1981-

    2006-01-01

    Eesti disaini tutvustav rändnäitus "10D" Helsingi disaini infokeskuses Design Forum Finland 23.08-10.09.2006. Osalevad Martin Pärn, Igor Volkov, Heikki Zoova, Tarmo Luisk, Raimo Sau, TEN TWELWE OÜ (Jukka Halttunen, Tommi Silvan), Jan Graps, Lasse Ira, Ivari Männi, Tõnis Vellama, Ilona Gurjanova

  15. Comportamento de pastejo e ingestão de forragem por novilhas de corte em pastagens de milheto e papuã Grazing behavior and forage ingestion by beef heifers on pearl millet and alexander grass pastures

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    Vagner Guasso da Costa

    2011-02-01

    Full Text Available Foram estudados o desempenho, o comportamento e a ingestão de forragem por novilhas de corte em pastagem de milheto (Pennisetum americanum (L. Leeke e papuã (Urochloa plantaginea no período de janeiro a abril de 2008. Foi utilizado o método de pastejo contínuo com número variável de animais. A ingestão de forragem foi estimada nos estádios vegetativo e reprodutivo das forrageiras usando o óxido de cromo como indicador da produção fecal. As avaliações de comportamento foram feitas por meio de observação visual, em quatro períodos contínuos de 24 horas. Os valores médios de massa de forragem, oferta de forragem e oferta de lâminas foliares foram de 3.927 kg/ha de MS, 14,6 kg de MS/100 kg de peso corporal (PC e 3,36 kg de MS/100 kg de PC, respectivamente. As variáveis do pasto, o desempenho animal, o comportamento ingestivo e a ingestão de forragem foram semelhantes entre milheto e papuã. As variáveis da forragem, desempenho animal e tempos de pastejo, ócio e ruminação e número de bocados por dia apresentaram variação ao longo dos dias de utilização da pastagem. A ingestão de forragem foi de 2,49% do peso corporal e não variou conforme o estádio fenológico. Em áreas infestadas com papuã, sua utilização em pastejo proporciona desempenho semelhante ao obtido com milheto.It was studied performance, behavior and forage ingestion by beef heifers on pearl millet (Pennisetum americanum (L. Leeke and Alexander grass (Urochloa plantaginea pastures from January to April 2008. The continuous grazing method with a variable number of animals was used. Forage ingestion was estimated during vegetative and reproductive stage of forage plants using chromic oxide as fecal production marker. Evaluations of behavior were carried out by visual observation in four 24-hour continuous periods. Mean values of forage mass, forage offer and leaf blade offer were 3,927 kg/ha of DM, 14.6 kg of DM/100 kg BW and 3.36 kg of DM/100 kg BW

  16. Alexander von Humboldt: galvanism, animal electricity, and self-experimentation part 2: the electric eel, animal electricity, and later years.

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    Finger, Stanley; Piccolino, Marco; Stahnisch, Frank W

    2013-01-01

    After extensive experimentation during the 1790s, Alexander von Humboldt remained skeptical about "animal electricity" (and metallic electricity), writing instead about an ill-defined galvanic force. With his worldview and wishing to learn more, he studied electric eels in South America just as the new century began, again using his body as a scientific instrument in many of his experiments. As had been the case in the past and for many of the same reasons, some of his findings with the electric eel (and soon after, Italian torpedoes) seemed to argue against biological electricity. But he no longer used galvanic terminology when describing his electric fish experiments. The fact that he now wrote about animal electricity rather than a different "galvanic" force owed much to Alessandro Volta, who had come forth with his "pile" (battery) for multipling the physical and perceptable effects of otherwise weak electricity in 1800, while Humboldt was deep in South America. Humboldt probably read about and saw voltaic batteries in the United States in 1804, but the time he spent with Volta in 1805 was probably more significant in his conversion from a galvanic to an electrical framework for understanding nerve and muscle physiology. Although he did not continue his animal electricity research program after this time, Humboldt retained his worldview of a unified nature and continued to believe in intrinsic animal electricity. He also served as a patron to some of the most important figures in the new field of electrophysiology (e.g., Hermann Helmholtz and Emil du Bois-Reymond), helping to take the research that he had participated in to the next level.

  17. Eesti disainipreemiad 2009

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    2009-01-01

    Eesti Disainerite Liidu algatatud konkursil "Eesti disain ja elukeskond 2009" laekus disaini rubriigis 22 tööd, I preemia sai Margus Triibmanni, Tarmo Luisu ja Ville Jehe loodud moodulrattahoidja "Rohi", II preemia Jaanus Orgusaare vurr-tool "Kiirendi", III preemia Pavel Sidorenko ja Heiki Musta mitmeotstarbeline lastemööbel "Smart kid"

  18. Pärnu mnt. ja Järvevana tee vahelise ala planeerimiskonkurss = Planning Competition of the Area between Järvevana and Pärnu Roads / Kalle Komissarov

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    Komissarov, Kalle, 1976-

    2002-01-01

    Konkursist, zürii koosseis, võidutöödest. Võistlusala oli AS-i "Kalev" ja Tallinna Piimatööstuse territoorium. Preemiad: I - Nikolai Volkov, Liis Sagadi, II - Tarmo Teedumäe, Renee Puusepp, Karli Luik, Toomas Tammis, Inga Raukas, III - Veronika Valk, ostupreemiad - Alver Trummal Arhitektid ja büroo Kosmos

  19. Kontserdisari kutsub "Klavessiinisalongi"

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    2008-01-01

    Rakvere Kaurikooli saalis toimuvatest kontsertidest: 7. dets."iViva Espagna!" (esinevad klavessiiniduo Ene Nael - Kristiina Are ja näitleja Tarmo Song), 15. veebr. "Häälemeelne" (laulja Kelli Pärnaste ja kitarrist Tiit Korsar, klavessinist Ene Nael) ja 26. apr. "Fiori musicali" (Tallinna Vanalinna Hariduskolleegiumi, Tallinna Muusikakeskkooli ja Rakvere Kaurikooli klavessiiniõpilased)

  20. Ralf Tamm - unistaja tehismaastikul / Ralf Tamm ; interv. Aino Ingrid Sepp

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    Tamm, Ralf

    2008-01-01

    Eramuile spetsialiseerunud arhitekt Ralf Tamm sellest, miks ta eelistab projekteerida eramuid, eramust visiooni kujunemisest, betoonist, hea arhitektuuri loomise eeldustest, eesti arhitektuuri lähitulevikust, tuleviku töövahenditest, enda tööstiilist jm. Abikaasa disainer Angela Orgusaar Ralf Tammest. Eramu "Vana laev" tellija Tarmo Ojakääru kommentaar. 13 ill

  1. Eesti tööstuse areng on vaid kohalike ettevõtjate kätes / interv. Raul Kalev

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    2008-01-01

    Ilmunud ka: Postimees : na russkom jazõke : Tehnika i Proizvodstvo 9. juuni lk. 1,4-5. Vestlusringis Eesti tööstuse perspektiividest osalesid majandus- ja kommunikatsiooniminister Juhan Parts, lehtmetalli töötleva AS Favor omanik Almar Proos, AS Baltika juht Meelis Milder ja tööandjate keskliidu juht Tarmo Kriis

  2. Via Hansa keskendub Balti turule / Liina Leiten

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    Leiten, Liina

    2003-01-01

    Reisifirmade TOP 40 1. koht. Via Hansa Eesti juht Külli Karing tutvustab ettevõtte kontseptsiooni, mis keskendub kogu Balti turule. Ülevaade ettevõtte turuosast, struktuurist, tootearendusest, majandusnäitajatest ja plaanidest. Kommenteerivad Varje Lepp ja Tarmo Bachmann. Diagrammid: Via Hansa käive kasvab hüppeliselt; Via Hansa Grupi struktuur

  3. Kristjan Lepik süüst prii, Oliver Peek võitleb edasi / Toivo Tänavsuu

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    Tänavsuu, Toivo

    2006-01-01

    USA väärtpaberiinspektsiooni SEC ja LHV endise töötaja Kristjan Lepiku vahel saavutatud kohtuvälisest kokkuleppest. SEC süüdistab Oliver Peeki petturliku süsteemi kasutamises, O. Peegi esindaja Tarmo Silla sõnul puuduvad SEC-il tõendid, samuti ei osata öelda, keda on petetud

  4. Dokumentation 2009 / 2010

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    2009-01-01

    Saksamaa ja Austria ooperiteatrites töötavad muusikud: Bremer Theater'is dirigent Tarmo Vaask, Flensburg Musiktheater der Schleswig-Holsteinishen Landestheater'is dirigent Mihkel Kütson ja laulja Mati Turi, Hamburgische Staatsoper'is laulja Lauri Vasar, Theater Magdeburg'is dirigent Anu Tali, Wiener Staatsoperis laulja Ain Anger, Volksoper Wien'is laulja Annely Peebo

  5. Adult-onset Alexander disease, associated with a mutation in an alternative GFAP transcript, may be phenotypically modulated by a non-neutral HDAC6 variant.

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    Melchionda, Laura; Fang, Mingyan; Wang, Hairong; Fugnanesi, Valeria; Morbin, Michela; Liu, Xuanzhu; Li, Wenyan; Ceccherini, Isabella; Farina, Laura; Savoiardo, Mario; D'Adamo, Pio; Zhang, Jianguo; Costa, Alfredo; Ravaglia, Sabrina; Ghezzi, Daniele; Zeviani, Massimo

    2013-05-01

    We studied a family including two half-siblings, sharing the same mother, affected by slowly progressive, adult-onset neurological syndromes. In spite of the diversity of the clinical features, characterized by a mild movement disorder with cognitive impairment in the elder patient, and severe motor-neuron disease (MND) in her half-brother, the brain Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) features were compatible with adult-onset Alexander's disease (AOAD), suggesting different expression of the same, genetically determined, condition. Since mutations in the alpha isoform of glial fibrillary acidic protein, GFAP-α, the only cause so far known of AOAD, were excluded, we applied exome Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) to identify gene variants, which were then functionally validated by molecular characterization of recombinant and patient-derived cells. Exome-NGS revealed a mutation in a previously neglected GFAP isoform, GFAP-ϵ, which disrupts the GFAP-associated filamentous cytoskeletal meshwork of astrocytoma cells. To shed light on the different clinical features in the two patients, we sought for variants in other genes. The male patient had a mutation, absent in his half-sister, in X-linked histone deacetylase 6, a candidate MND susceptibility gene. Exome-NGS is an unbiased approach that not only helps identify new disease genes, but may also contribute to elucidate phenotypic expression.

  6. Exact solution of super Liouville model

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    Yang Zhanying; Zhao Liu; Zhen Yi

    2000-01-01

    Using Leznov-Saveliev algebraic analysis and Drinfeld-Sokolov construction, the authors obtained the explicit solutions to the super Liouville system in super covariant form and component form. The explicit solution in component form reduces naturally into the Egnchi-Hanson instanton solution of the usual Liouville equation if all the Grassmann odd components are set equal to zero

  7. Utilization of hyperspectral image optical indices to assess the Norway spruce forest health status

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    Mišurec, J.; Kopáčková, V.; Lhotáková, Z.; Hanuš, Jan; Weyermann, J.; Entcheva-Campbel, P.; Albrechtová, J.

    2012-01-01

    Roč. 6, JUN 2012 (2012), 63545-1-63545-25 ISSN 1931-3195 R&D Projects: GA ČR GA205/09/1989 Institutional research plan: CEZ:AV0Z60870520 Keywords : chlorophyll * optical indices * Norway spruce * continuum removal * HyMap * actual physiological status * Sokolov basin * forest management Subject RIV: CE - Biochemistry Impact factor: 0.876, year: 2012

  8. Optimal Iterated Two-Class Separation in Hyperspectral Data

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    Nielsen, Allan Aasbjerg; Müller, Andreas

    of the Sokolov mining area in the Czech Republic. Below three spectral bands of the original data (red 848 nm, green 1.781 nm and blue 681 nm) and the iterated canonical variate that based on an initial training area gives the optimal separation (in the CDA sense) between “water” and “everything else” are shown....

  9. Alexander Dalgarno

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    Fox, Jane L.

    Alex Dalgarno saved my career. I entered the Graduate School at Harvard in the Chemistry Department in September of 1973 from the University of Michigan, where I had (unfortunately) majored in Chemistry. Chemistry is considered a "laboratory science" but I had no talent in the laboratory. I had merely fallen in love with the ideal gas law in high school, and I had stubbornly allowed this to determine my course of studies, most of which had nothing to do with the ideal gas law, and much of which was focused on laboratory studies...

  10. Alexander Disease

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    ... Administrator Channels Synapses Circuits Cluster Neurosurgery Research Fellowships Scientific Director, Division of Intramural Research ... Disease Information Page What research is being done? Recent discoveries show that most individuals (approximately 90 percent) with ...

  11. Roskosh ili sredstvo dlja võzhivanija / Andrei Sokolov

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    Sokolov, Andrei

    2004-01-01

    Maailmas kasutusel olevatele standarditele MRP II/ERP vastavad ettevõtte juhtimissüsteemid on jõudnud Eesti ettevõtete juhtide ja omanike huviorbiiti. Tabel: ERP-süsteemi maksumus sõltuvalt ettevõtte aastakäibele

  12. Litvinov splits into units, Sokolov gets state guarantees

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    Alperowicz, N.

    1993-01-01

    Chemopetrol Litvinov, the largest chemical producer in the Czech Republic, has split its operation into four divisions in a move designed to make the process of privatization easier. Four key production divisions-refinery, petrochemicals, agro, and phenols-will function as independant legal entities. The petrochemical division includes the 450,000-m.t./year steam cracker, plastics production units, ethanol ethylbenzene, and oxo alcohols. Units producing ammonia, urea, carbon dioxide, and carbon black are in the division. Sources at Litvinov say a modified proposal to buy the company's refining operations has been received form a consortium composed of Agip, Conoco, and Total. The parties are discussing issues such as prices of intermediates and investment programs. Although Western partners have not shown interest in the steam cracker, Amoco is looking at the possibility of buying a stake in the polypropylene plant; Neste is considering a stake in polyethylene; and PCD is looking at a stake in both plastics, on a minority basis initially but with options to extend. The potential partners propose to expand capacity in line with market developments. Litinov is considering transferring the cracker into the refining division

  13. PRIX EUROPA / J. R.

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    J. R.

    2006-01-01

    Tänavusel televisiooni, interneti ja raadiotööde festivalil pääses finaali 241 tööd. Nende hulgas oli ka kolm Eestist : dokumentaalfilm Rein Kotovilt "6 tundi", Tarmo Tiisleri raadiolugu "Kuidas eestlane kükitab?" ja Raadioteatri kuuldemäng Jaan Tätte, Andres Noormetsa "Palju õnne argipäevaks!"

  14. Searching for an Estonian design hit among the Brunos / Herke Vaarmann

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    Vaarmann, Herke, 1981-

    2009-01-01

    Eesti disainist. Eesti Disainerite Liit annab 2006. aastast välja disainiauhinda Bruno. 26. 09. 2008 anti teist korda välja disainiauhinnad kolmes kategoorias: parim tootedisain - Mare Kelpmani padjakollektsioon "Lights & Stripes", parim disainiprojekt - Tarmo Luisu "LED Stick" valgusti, eeskujuliku design management'i preemia - byRoller. Preemiale kandideerinud valgustitest, mis võiksid edu saavutada

  15. Pravitelstvo stupilo na skolzkii put povõshenija nalogov / Virkko Lepassalu

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    Lepassalu, Virkko, 1971-

    2008-01-01

    2009. aasta riigieelarves on 13 miljardi suurune puudujääk, mille täitmiseks peab valitsus tõstma makse, koondama töötajaid, loobuma mitmetest toetustest, tulumaksu alandamisest ning maksuvaba miinimumi tõstmisest. Poliitikute ja Eesti Panga juhtide arvamusi riigieelarve tasakaalu kohta. Kommenteerivad: Taavi Veskimägi, Tarmo Mänd, Aivar Sõerd

  16. Tootedisaineri töö peenmehaanika ja olemise jaatus / Ene Läkk

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    Läkk, Ene, 1957-

    2011-01-01

    Tootjate ja riskikapitalistide huvist tootedisaineri teenuse vastu. Eesti disainibüroodest MaDis-Stuudio (Matti Õunapuu), Ten Twelve (asutaja: Jukka Halttunen), Keha3 (Margus Triibmann, Tarmo Luisk, Pavel Sidorenko, juht: Ville Jehe) ja Iseasi (Martin Pärn, Sven Sõrmus, Edina Dufala-Pärn, Pent Talvet, Kaspar Torn), pakutavatest teenustest ja töödest

  17. Kaubamaja "Lemon" - Arco Ärikeskus : Estonia pst. 1, Tallinn

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    2002-01-01

    1958. a. valminud hoone rekonstrueerimine. Projekteerija: EA Reng. Arhitekt Martin Aunin. Ehituskonstruktsioonid: Riho Märtson. Insenertehnilised osad: Karmo Pajo, Maarika Kurvits, Eha Treial. Valgusinstallatsioon: Meeli Kõiva. Kaupluste mööbel, kohtvalgustus: Priit Põldme, Ants Tolli, Ruth-Helene Kaasik, Hugo Mitt, Mart Vesker, Tarmo Piirmets. Projekt 2001, valmis 2002. I korruse põhiplaan, 4 vaadet

  18. Eesti disain taas Pariisis

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    2007-01-01

    Eesti Disainerite Liit esitleb septembris 2007 oma kollektsiooni Pariisi sisustusmessi Maison&Object disainisektsioonis NOW! Stendi kujundus on Anneli Lobjalt. Osalejatest nimetatud: Annike Laigo, Merike Rehepapp, Jaanus Orgusaar, Jan Graps, Ken Ruut, Jaakko Matsalu, Eva-Liisa Kriis, Liisa Kallam, Liisa Tomasberg, Tarmo Luisk, Monika Järg, Keret Altpere, Elna Kaasik, Tõnis Vellama ja Ilona Gurjanova

  19. Looming jagas aastapreemiaid : [sõnum

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    2000-01-01

    Tiit Aleksejev, jutustus "Tartu rahu" (nr. 7); Hasso Krull, luuletused (nr. 10); Madis Kõiv, essee "Juhan Jaik. Vihmatark ja Luudermikk" (nr. 1-2); Andres Maimik, retsensioon "Bourdieu Eesti meediareaalsuses" (nr. 12); Tarmo Teder, jutustus "Sibi Innu jõululobi" (nr. 9); Amar Annus, Tayyib Salihi "Zaini pulmade" tõlge araabia keelest Loomingu Raamatukogus (nr. 8).

  20. Saagu valgus / Karin Tarto

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    Paulus, Karin, 1975-

    1998-01-01

    Eesti valgustikujundajatest ja valgustitest. Kas eesti disaineritel on õnnestunud leida oma nišš lambiletil. Tootjatest : OÜ "Raunto", AS "Titanus" (disaineriks Eestis elav rootslane Renni Par)-, Norrast pärineva kontserni "Glamox" tehasest Keilas, "Estoplastist" (disainerid Martin Pärn, Raido Laasing), AS "Steel Line". Valgustikujundajatest Tarmo Luisust, Aleksander Jakovlevist, Raivo Pristolist, Mait Summatavetist, Tõnis Vellamast

  1. Näitus Mahtra talurahvamuuseumi arhitektuurikonkursile laekunud töödest

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    2005-01-01

    Võistlustööde hindamiskomisjoni liikmed. Parim töö "Heinamaa", arhitektid Tomomi Hayashi ja Hanno Grossschmidt arhitektuuribüroost HG Arhitektuur. Teine koht Andres Lemberi ja Tarmo Maiste tööle "Talgud", kolmas koht Liina Jaanuse tööle "Pärand", neljas koht Indrek Järve tööle "Part"

  2. Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkool = Tartu Health Care College

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    2012-01-01

    Eesti Sisearhitektide Liidu 2011. a. ühiskondliku interjööri preemia pälvinud Tartu Tervishoiu Kõrgkooli hoone (Nooruse 5) sisekujundusest. Suurem osa kooli mööblist on tehtud eritellimusel sisearhitekti jooniste järgi. Sisearhitekt Tarmo Piirmets (Pink OÜ). Loetletud Pink OÜ töid. Arhitektid Siiri Vallner ja Indrek Peil

  3. 1 küsimus noorele juhile : Kuidas peab keskjuht otsused töötajateni viima? / Andrus Soodla, Mairi Jüriska, Terje Pihl... [jt.

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    2009-01-01

    Küsimusele vastavad Danske Bank AS-i kliendisuhete juht Andrus Soodla, SA Terve Eesti juht Mairi Jüriska, reklaamiagentuuri Tank töötaja Terje Pihl, audiitor- ja konsultatsioonifirma KPMG siseauditi teenusliini juht Karin Rätsep, konsultatsiooni- ja audiitorfirma Ernst & Young ärikonsultatsioonide osakonna juhataja Tarmo Toiger ning Andrese Klaasi ja Dekoori tegevjuht Gerd Veelma

  4. 15. juunini on tarbekunstimuuseumi galeriis...

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    2003-01-01

    Ühisnäitusel "Ruum ei ole tühi" osalevad tekstiilikunstnikud Eva-Liisa Kriis, Monika Järg, Liisa Kallam, Liisa Tomasberg, Tarmo Mäesalu, Keret Altpere, Ülle Saatmäe, Annike Laigo, tootedisainerid Raul Erdel, Kelly Kert, arhitekt Urmas Luure, sisearhitekt Terje Kallast, fotograaf Pelle Kalmo, graafik Mari-Liis Laanemaa, muusik Taavi Laatsit

  5. Johann Urbi vanatädi / Simo Meinert

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    Meinert, Simo

    2005-01-01

    Kanal 2 asub näitama Hollywoodi draamasarja "Mägi" ("The Mountain"), kus astub üles laulja Tarmo Urbi poeg Johann. Urbide perekondlikest suhetest räägib laulja Silvia Urb. Lisatud seriaali lühitutvustus ning loetelu J. Urbi varasematest rollidest. Sama artikkel ilma lisadeta: Teleleht nr. 22, 2005/Jun/6, lk. 7 : ill

  6. Suurfirmade 2008. aasta eelarved kinnitavad majanduse jahtumist / Mikk Salu

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    Salu, Mikk, 1975-

    2008-01-01

    Eesti suurettevõtete juhid räägivad, kuidas nad oma ettevõtte uue aasta eelarvet on planeerinud, kui palju on arvestanud palgakasvuks. Pindi Kinnisvara arvestab oma tulude 20-protsendilise langusega. Peep Sooman, Enn Saar, Vahur Roossaar, Tarmo Noop, Siim Kallast ja Meelis Milder vastavad küsimusele, millist palgatõusu nad prognoosivad 2008. aastal

  7. Trend on teada, või kuidas? / Tõnu Kaalep

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    Kaalep, Tõnu, 1966-

    1999-01-01

    Sisustusmess "Habitare'99" Helsingis. Praegune sisekujundusmood. Eestist olid messil ZiZi kodutekstiilid, Steel Line'i toodetud Tarmo Luisu lambid, kataloogi andmetel firmad Majestic ja Päikesedekoori OÜ. Noorte mööblidisainivõistluse võitsid Touko Korhonen ja Simo Puntila. Hindaja inglise disainiprofessor Ron Arad. Üks Soome Sisearhitektide Liidu kahest aastapreemiast Ben af Schultenile

  8. Thulema võlausaldajad kohtu armul / Anne Oja, Katariina Krjutškova ; kommenteerinud Jüri Ross

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    Oja, Anne, 1970-

    2010-01-01

    Thulema ei suutnud saneerimiskava täita, firma endise juhi Tarmo Priki hinnangul oleks kavaga välja vedanud, kui uued omanikud poleks müügipersonali rohkem kui poole võrra vähendanud. Firma võlakohustused on 30. aprilli seisuga 40,2 mln., varade väärtus 38,9 mln. krooni

  9. Esma Auto ja Mazda on loodud kestma

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    2003-01-01

    Ülevaade olulisematest sündmustest Esma Auto kümne tegevusaasta jooksul. Kommenteerivad Tarmo Järvoja, Mart Laar ja Enn Sau. Diagrammid ja skeemid: AS Esma Auto müügi statistika läbi aastate; AS Esma Auto kasum ja klientide arv aastate lõikes; Esma Auto esindused Eestis ja pakutavad teenused

  10. Analysis of the main activities of the city center of Alexander's psychosomatic hospital of St. Petersburg, focused on the choice of priorities in perfection of treatment and prophylaxis

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    N. P. Vanchakova

    2014-01-01

    Full Text Available The authors have analyzed the results of the City Psychosomatic Centre (CPSC activity in 2009-2011 ys in order to find out the most important trends in the clinical work that may be helpful in planning of management and prophylaxis. The methods applied were statistical and clinico-statistical analyses of the results of of the Center work in 2009-2011 ys. There were changes in the structure by increasing the incidence of diseases associated with stress and organic damage brain with mental disorders, showed an increase in the flow of male patients. Found that the average length of stay in bed in the center of psychosomatic inpatient unit was 9.2-9.7 days, which creates barriers to good practice the use of antidepressants. Overcoming of these challenges can be achieved through the formation of new forms of continuity between the departments of the psychosomatic center, the health center and the offices of St. Petersburg SHCI «Alexander's Hospital,» and other medical institutions of the city.

  11. K. a. Ter-Martirosyan as i Remember him

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    Smilga, A. V.

    2013-06-01

    Karen Avetovich Ter-Martirosyan was a remarkable physicist, one of the creators of the great ITEP theoretical physics school. He was a teacher of many brilliant theorists. The most known of them are probably three Alexanders: Alexander Polyakov, Alexander Migdal and Alexander Zamolodchikov. He was also one of my teachers and it is an honor and pleasure for me to write these notes...

  12. Euroopa arhitektuuriauhind Rafael Moneole / Ingrid Lillemägi

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    Lillemägi, Ingrid

    2001-01-01

    2001. a. Mies van der Rohe preemia võitjad: peapreemia - hispaania arhitekt Rafael Moneo, noore arhitekti preemia - saksa arhitekt Florian Nagler. Eestist esitati preemia saamiseks De la Gardie' kaubamaja (Andres Alver, Tiit Trummal, Tarmo Laht), Rocca al Mare koolimaja (Emil Urbel, Indrek Erm, Ülo Peil, Taso Mähar) ja elamud Suurupis (Urmas Muru, Peeter Pere). 1 ill

  13. Loomingu tare tabas auhinnasadu : läinud aastal ajakirjas Looming ilmunud novellidest saaks kokku panna mahuka raamatu : [intervjuu Loomingu peatoimetajaga] / Udo Uibo ; üles kirjut. Margus Kasterpalu

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    Uibo, Udo, 1956-

    2000-01-01

    Loomingu aastapreemiad : Tiit Aleksejev, jutustus "Tartu rahu" (nr. 7); Hasso Krull, luuletused (nr. 10); Madis Kõiv, essee "Juhan Jaik. Vihmatark ja Luudermikk" (nr. 1-2); Andres Maimik, retsensioon "Bourdieu Eesti meediareaalsuses" (nr. 12); Tarmo Teder, jutustus "Sibi Innu jõululobi" (nr. 9); Amar Annus, Tayyib Salihi "Zaini pulmade" tõlge araabia keelest Loomingu Raamatukogus (nr. 8).

  14. Loomingu preemiad 1999. aastal avaldatud tööde eest

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    2000-01-01

    Esikaane sisekülg. Tiit Aleksejev, jutustus "Tartu rahu" (nr. 7); Hasso Krull, luuletused (nr. 10); Madis Kõiv, essee "Juhan Jaik. Vihmatark ja Luudermikk" (nr. 1-2); Andres Maimik, retsensioon "Bourdieu Eesti meediareaalsuses" (nr. 12); Tarmo Teder, jutustus "Sibi Innu jõululobi" (nr. 9); Amar Annus, Tayyib Salihi "Zaini pulmade" tõlge araabia keelest Loomingu Raamatukogus (nr. 8).

  15. Ishtshem novogo sotrudnika!

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    2008-01-01

    Arutech Parimad Aknad OÜ tegevdirektor Svetlana Arutjunjan, ASi Klaasimeister juhatuse liige Tarmo Jullinen, Nordcarrier Transport Eesti OÜ juhatuse liige Andres Salm ja GU BKF Eesti OÜ tegevdirektor Sven Paulson oma kogemustest uute töötajate leidmisel ning valimisel. Vt. samas: Keda ei tasu tööle võtta (USA kompanii Leadership Development presidendi Dan Bobinski nõuandeid)

  16. Mahtra Talurahvamuuseum

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    2005-01-01

    Mahtra Talurahvamuuseumi eskiisprojekti võistluse eesmärgiks oli saada parim lahendus muuseumihoone kaasajastamiseks ja laiendamiseks. Žürii koosseis. Võidutööst. Preemiad: I - Tomomi Hayashi, Hanno Grossschmidt ((HG Arhitektuur), II - Andres Lember, Tarmo Maiste (Male Arhitektid), III - Liina Jaanus, ergutuspreemia - Indrek Järve (Schults ja Partnerid). Ill.: võidutöö asendiplaan, korruste plaanid, vaade

  17. Tõeline arhitektuur kolis linnast Juuru valda / Tiia Truu

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    Truu, Tiia, 1948-

    2005-01-01

    Arhitektuurivõistlusest, mille eesmärgiks oli saada parim lahendus Mahtra muuseumi laiendamiseks. Esimene preemia - märgusõna "Heinamaa", Tomomi Hayashi ja Hanno Grossschmidt arhitektuuribüroost HG Arhitektuur. Teine preemia - märgusõna "Talgud", Andres Lember ja Tarmo Maiste arhitektuuribüroost Male Arhitektid. Kolmas preemia - märgusõna "Pärand", arhitekt Liina Jaanus

  18. Rotermanni vana ja uus jahuladu = The Rotermann Old and New Flour Storage / Margit Mutso

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    Mutso, Margit, 1966-

    2010-01-01

    Tallinna Rotermanni 8 asuvast Rotermanni uuest ja vanast jahulaost, mis pälvis 2009. a. EK arhitektuuri sihtkapitali arhitektuuripreemia linnaruumi tunnetava, uut ja vana tervikuks siduva arhitektuuri eest. Arhitektid: Hanno Grossschmidt, Tomomi Hayashi, Yoko Azukawa (HG Arhitektuur). Büroode üldkujundus: Tarmo Piirmets, Raul Tiitus (OÜ Pink). Žürii liige Kalle Komissarov žürii hinnangust hoonele

  19. Kas on oodata ka jätku? / Ülo Tedre

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    Tedre, Ülo, 1928-

    2011-01-01

    Arvustus: Jakob Hurda perekonna kirjavahetus aastail 1866-1917. Esimene köide, 1866-1896 / [koostanud Henno Lender]. Tartu : Ilmamaa, 2007 ; Jakob Hurda perekonna kirjavahetus aastail 1866-1917. Teine köide, 1897-1917 / [koostanud Henno Lender]. Tartu : Ilmamaa, 2007 ; Reiman, Villem. Villem Reimani ja Jakob Hurda kirjavahetus aastatel 1884–1904 / [koostanud Tarmo Piir]. Tartu : Ilmamaa, 2010

  20. Radar tegi Moora küla kuulsaks / Aarne Mäe

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    Mäe, Aarne

    2003-01-01

    Kellavere mäel avati Eesti võimsaim õhuseireradar, USA päritolu Lockhead-Martini radar TPS-117. Laekvere vallavanem Aarne Laasi ja õhuseiredivisjoni ülem jaak Tarien'i kommentaarid. Foto: President Arnold Rüütel ja kaitseväe juhataja viitseadmiral Tarmo Kõuts tulevad koos teiste külalistega radari sisseõnnistamiselt, mis sai endale hellitusnimeks Piret

  1. Arhitektuuriaasta 2006 = The year in architecture 2006 / Liina Jänes

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    Jänes, Liina, 1977-

    2007-01-01

    Eesti Kultuurkapitali aastapreemia 2006 saanutest. Peaauhinna sai Raine Karp, restaureerimispreemia Mart Kalm ja Ado Talimaa (O. Siinmaa villa ja mööbli restaureerimine), parima arhitektuurse objekti preemia Andrus Kõresaar ja Raivo Kotov (Fahle maja), sisekujunduspreemia Tarmo Piirmets (Skype'i büroo), arhitektuurialase uurimuse preemia Mart Siilivask ("Tartu arhitektuur 1830-1918"), disainipreemia Eesti Disainerite Liit

  2. War and religion: Lucian, the oracle of Alexander in Abonuteichos, and the military defeats of Sedatius Severianus against the Parthians, and Marcus Aurelius against Cuadi and Marcomanni

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    Sabino PEREA YÉBENES

    2013-03-01

    Full Text Available Taking as a start point the opuscule by Lucian of Samosata entitled Alexander or The false Prophet, we call attention on some autophone oracles sent by this controversial oracular shrine in Abonuteichos: with singular attention to oracle given to imperial legate Sedatius Severianus, in war against the parthians (Luc. Alex. 27, and the so called «oracle of the two lions» (Luc. Alex. 48, requested by the emperor Marcus Aurelius shortly before the beginning of the military campaign against the barbarians Cuadi and Marcomanni. The rising of divinatory practices and the popularization of «holy men» in this time are symptoms -rather than having relation with crisisof spiritual changes in the religious beliefs of the period. In the case studies analyzed here, these changes are also transferred to the political field: the war in the frontiers, which also show or announced far-reaching structural changes, with barbarian attacks becoming more systematic and effective who harassed the Roman power across the natural barrier of the Danube. We relate the «oracle of lions» with the scene XII (destroyed, but preserved in a drawing of the XVII Century of the Aurelian Column in Rome.

  3. Construction on the solution of osp(1/4) Toda model

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    Yang Zhanying; Zhen Yi

    2000-01-01

    The Leznov-Saveliev algebraic analysis method and Drinfeld-Sokolov construction are applied to the supersymmetric case. In this approach, the authors obtained the solution of the osp(1/4) Toda model on the base of the Lie super algebra osp(1/4) and its highest weight by introducing chiral vectors. Therefore, the authors generalized this method to two rank case

  4. Muusikauudiseid maailmast / Nele-Eva Steinfeld

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    Steinfeld, Nele-Eva

    2015-01-01

    Lühisõnumeid maailmast: Grigori Sokolov keeldus Cremona muusikapreemiast. Avery Fisher Hall sai uue nime. Baltic Sea Youth Philharmonic pälvis Euroopa kultuuripreemia. Erkki-Sven Tüürile Monaco prints Pierre'i fondi preemia. Thomas Adès pälvis Léonie Sonningi preemia. Joseph Joachimi konkursi võitis Sergei Dogadin. PIAS Records saab enda valdusesse Harmonia Mundi

  5. How our changing research arena can inspire innovative environmental research in developing countries (Alexander von Humboldt Medal Lecture)

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    Bouma, Johan

    2017-04-01

    Alexander von Humboldt was a true pioneer by engagingly articulating an ecosystem-wide vision on environmental issues and research, connecting and moving beyond disciplinary boundaries. Focusing here on soil science as an important discipline within the geosciences, the work of our group has acted in the spirit of this approach by focusing on interdisciplinary systems research in different developing countries in close interaction with stakeholders, based on soil processes in a dynamic landscape context. But recent developments of internet and social media are drastically changing relations between science and society all over the world. Scientists have to continuously struggle to keep their "societal license to research". Researchers in so-called developed countries would be well advised to communicate lessons learned to scientists in developing countries allowing them to leapfrog and avoid making time- consuming mistakes adhering to yesterday's practices. Specifically, attention should be paid to: (i) more continuing interaction with stakeholders when planning and executing research. This takes time that should be allocated in research projects. ; (ii) the quality of a limited number of key papers rather than on the total number of published and cited scientific papers, when judging researchers; (iii) defining new research on the basis of proven inadequacy of existing techniques and methods, realizing that "new" is not necessarily "better" and that available research methods and procedures can solve many current environmental problems; (iv) showing the value of the scientific approach that does not articulate: "yet another opinion" but is essential to face the major environmental challenges of the 21th century. (v) demonstrate the crucial importance of interdisciplinary ecosystem research and innovation when addressing the seventeen UN Sustainable Developments Goals (SDG's) that are attractive now as a focus for the scientific effort in land-related research. (vi

  6. Eesti muinasusundi hingefenomenoloogia probleeme / Tarmo Kulmar

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    Kulmar, Tarmo, 1950-

    2007-01-01

    Terminitest eesti rahvausund ja eesti muinasusund, mõiste hing teadusliku psühholoogia ja usundiloo terminina. Eesti muinasusundit mõjutanud assimilatsiooni- ja laenuilmingud, Kunda kultuur, soome-ugri ja venekirveskultuuri sisseränne ning indoeuroopalik mõtlemine. Arhailiste usundite hingefenomenoloogilised baasiteooriad: R. Marrett'i, E. Taylor'i, W. Wundt'i ja E Abraman'i ja H. Naumann'i teooriad. Eesti muinasusundi hingefenomenoloogilised teooriad - O. Looritsa, I. Paulsoni, U. Masingu ja M. J. Eiseni teooriad ja nende hingefenomenoloogilised skeemid

  7. Carmen, me jumaldame sind! / Tarmo Vahter

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    Vahter, Tarmo, 1970-

    2000-01-01

    1999. a. märtsis tegevust alustanud, arvutispetsialist Alwyn Greeri loodud Carmen Kassi koduleheküljest internetis (www.versailles.net/ck/index.htm). C. Kassi interneti külalisteraamatust leitud meiliaadressidel tehtud järelepärimisest.

  8. Muljeid tungipõhisest edevusest / Tarmo Teder

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    Teder, Tarmo, 1958-

    2003-01-01

    Dokumentaalfilm "Matias Keskineni kujutletud elu" ("Matias Keskisen kuviteltu elämä") : stsenarist, operaator, režissöör Veli Granö : Soome 1991. Iseõppinud soome skulptor, fotograaf ja filmitegija Matias Keskinen (1922-1997) on loonud 5-6meetrise läbimõõduga Urho Kaleva Kekkoneni poolbüsti, mis tegi autori tuntuks kogu Soomes

  9. Tallinn saab uue linnaskulptuuri / Tarmo Michelson

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    Michelson, Tarmo, 1975-

    1998-01-01

    Ideekavandite võistluse võitjad: 1. preemia Angela Orgusaare skulptuur "Urban Egg", 2. preemia Lembit Palmi skulptuur "399" ja 3. preemia Leida Ilo töö "Majakas". Skulptuur püstitatakse Hoiupanga lähedale.

  10. Mõõduks vaataja naer / Tarmo Teder

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    Teder, Tarmo, 1958-

    2002-01-01

    Kolm esimest osa ETV poliitilise pila nukushõust "Pehmed ja karvased" : stsenaristid Toomas Kall ja Andrus Kivirähk : idee autor, režissöör ja kunstnik Hardi Volmer : produtsent, idee autor Raivo Suviste

  11. "Nokia" pole pooltki Kaalit / Tarmo Teder

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    Teder, Tarmo, 1958-

    2004-01-01

    Populaarteaduslik film Kaali meteoriidiplahvatusest "Kaali saladus" : stsenarist ja režissöör Urmas E. Liiv : operaator Ago Ruus : produtsendid Uldis Cekulis ja Riho Västrik : OÜ Vesilind (Eesti) - Vides Filmu Studija (Läti)

  12. Parimad autofilmid / Tarmo Tähepõld

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    Tähepõld, Tarmo

    2005-01-01

    Autori valik : 10 parimat autofilmi läbi aegade - "Mad Max" (1979), "The Blues Brothers" (1980), "Days of Thunder" (1990), "Taxi" (1998), "Vanishing Point" (1971), "The Fast and the Furious" (2001), "The Italian Job" (1969), "Bullitt" (1968), "Grand Prix" (1966), "Gone in 60 Seconds" (1974). Lisaks "Parimad autoseriaalid", "Unustamatu Nõukogude klassika", "Halvad autofilmid Made in Hollywood"

  13. "Vanamaterjali" projekt Patareis / Tarmo Andre Elvisto

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    Elvisto, Tarmo Andre, 1964-

    2016-01-01

    Säästva Renoveerimise Infokeskuse algatatud "Vanamaterjali projektist", mille eesmärk on päästa ja suunata korduvkasutusse kasutatud ehitusmaterjale ja -detaile. Vanamaterjali laost Patareis, seal pakutavast kaubast

  14. Raudtee vajab rohkem investeeringuid / Tarmo Riisenberg

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    Riisenberg, Tarmo

    2003-01-01

    Raudteeameti juhi Oleg Epneri ja Eesti Raudtee erastanud OÜ Baltic Rail Service ühe omaniku Guido Sammelselja arvamusi Eesti Raudtee investeeringuvajadusest, Ameerika vedurite kasutusele võtmisega seonduvast. Diagramm: Infrastruktuuri investeeringud ei kasva

  15. Nirvaana, susla ja internet / Tarmo Teder

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    Teder, Tarmo, 1958-

    2000-01-01

    Kolm stuudio Nukufilm uut nukufilmi : "Saamueli Internet" : Stsenarist Andrus Kivirähk : režissöör ja kunstnik Riho Unt; "Teekond Nirvaanasse" : Stsenarist, režissöör ja kunstnik Mait Laas; "Eilne vedur" : režissöörid Mikk Rand ja Kalju Kivi

  16. Neitsi Maali "Agent Sinikaelale" / Tarmo Teder

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    Teder, Tarmo, 1958-

    2003-01-01

    Eesti Filmiajakirjanike Ühing andis kümnendat korda välja auhinda Aasta film 2002. Parimaks filmiks tunnistati mängufilm "Agent Sinikael" : režissöör Marko Raat. Viimane sai preemiaks Neitsi Maali kuju ja 12 000 krooni

  17. Ooperiaasta võimas algus / Tarmo Virki

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    Virki, Tarmo

    2003-01-01

    Einojuhani Rautavaara uue ooperi "Rasputin" esietendusest Soome Rahvusooperis 19. sept. (dirigent Mikko Franck) ja etendustest 22., 24., 27. ja 30. sept. ning 3., 6., 9. ja 11. oktoobril. Giuseppe Verdi "Trubaduur" 11., 17. ja 20. sept ning 1. okt., dirigent Eri Klas. Leosh Janaceki "Katja Kabanova" esietendusest 12. detsembril

  18. Poliitilised väljapressijad / Tarmo Vahter

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    Vahter, Tarmo, 1970-

    2006-01-01

    Ilmunud ka: Infopress 27. okt. nr. 43 lk. 158-159. Ajakirjaniku leiud Rahvusliku Koonderakonna Isamaa 1991-1995 aastate arhiivis, erakonna sponsorid. Lisa: 451 000 krooni Isamaale. Riigiga seotud firmade annetused. Ilmunud ka: Meelis Atoneni repliiki 26. okt. Eesti Ekspress lk. A8

  19. Lichtenstein Baselis / Harry Liivrand, Tarmo Vahter

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    Liivrand, Harry, 1961-

    1998-01-01

    Uus kunstikeskus Baselis Fondation Beyeler on mõeldud šveitsi kunstikogujate Hildy ja Ernst Beyeleri kollektsiooni väljapanekuks ning vahelduvate näituste keskuseks. Kogust. 28. sept.-ni avanäituseks Roy Lichtensteini retrospektiiv

  20. Keskerakonna propagandist õhutab anaalseksiorgiaid / Tarmo Vahter

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    Vahter, Tarmo, 1970-

    2008-01-01

    Pornograafilise veebikülje www.isamaaliit.com IP-aadress on registreeritud USA-s, seda kasutab osaühing Veebimees, mille juht ja omanik on Keskerakonna liige Virgo Kruve. Vt. samal teemal: Asso Puidet. Anaalnali ärritas nii raadi kui erakonnakaaslasi. Pärnu Postimees 29. märts lk. 3; Keskerakond vabandab anaalporno pärast. Eesti Ekspress 3. apr. lk. 10

  1. Katselendurite esimene tõus / Tarmo Teder

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    Teder, Tarmo, 1958-

    2004-01-01

    Filmistuudio Parunid ja Vonid stuudios realiseerub EFSi, Kultuurkapitali, TPÜ ja Parunite ja Vonide ühisprojekt "Ground Zero", mille tulemuseks on TPÜ filmi ja video õppetooli tudengite 11 lühimängufilmi

  2. ARS 01 Helsingi Kiasmas / Tarmo Virki

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    Virki, Tarmo

    2001-01-01

    Helsingis Kiasmas avatud rahvusvahelisest kunstinäitusest ARS 01 alapealkirjaga "Avanevaid perspektiive", kus esines oma töödega ka Marko Mäetamm. Näituse raames toimuvast Santiago Sierra kunstiprojektist kodututega

  3. Karje Vana Maailma äärelt / Sven Vabar

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    Vabar, Sven

    2005-01-01

    IX Pimedate Ööde Filmifestivali filme - dokumentaalfilm Islandi muusikast "Karjuv meistriteos" ("Screaming Masterpiece") : režissöör Alexander Ergis : Island 2005, mängufilm "Otsides Alexander'it" ("Looking for Alexander") : režissöör Francis Leclerc : Kanada 2004

  4. Vabaduse väljak = The first design stage of Freedom Square / Margit Mutso

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    Mutso, Margit, 1966-

    2010-01-01

    Tallinna Vabaduse väljakust, mis pälvis Eesti Kultuurkapitali 2009. aasta aastapreemia uue kvaliteedi eest Eesti linnaehituses ja avaliku ruumi loomisel. Arhitektid: Andres Alver, Veljo Kaasik, Tiit Trummal, kaasautorid Indrek Rünkla, Tarmo Laht, Sven Koppel, Ulla Saar, Toomas Tammis (Alver Arhitektid OÜ). Ajaloolane Rein Zobel. Žürii liikmete Kalle Komissarovi ja Mait Summataveti hinnang väljakule

  5. Kulinaarne palverännak piki Telliskivi tänavat / Martin Hanson, Ines Haak

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    Hanson, Martin, 1984-

    2013-01-01

    Toidukriitik Martin Hanson ja sisearhitekt Ines Haak Tallinna Telliskivi tänavat palistavatest söögipaikadest: restoran Kolm Sibulat (sisearhitektuur: Aivar Mühlbach, omanikud, 2012-2013), bistroo Kukeke (Anni Arro, Riina Eerik, 2011-2012), kohvik Reval (Ville Lausmäe, Kadi Karmann, Peeter Klaas, 2013), restoran F-Hoone (Ville Jehe, Steve Heinlo, 2010), baar Pudel (Raul Tiitus, Tarmo Piirmets, 2012-2013)

  6. Detailid vannitoas

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    2005-01-01

    Valamu Eero Jürgensoni ja Reio Raudsepa kujundatud duširuumis. Tarmo Piirmets projekteeritud valamu külaliste tualettruumis. Ivi-Els Schneideri kujundatud vannitoa seinu katab looduskivi kõrvu struktuurlubivärviga, duširuumil on mastiksvuugiga laudpõrand. Lühter Maile Grünbergi kujundatud vannitoas. Põrandasse süvistatud mullivann Kaire Kemp-Tishleri projekteeritud vannitoas. 9 värv. ill

  7. Bum stroitelstva zdanii posolstva / Urmas Oja

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    Oja, Urmas, 1981-2012

    2008-01-01

    Pekingi (võidutöö "Tetris" autorid: Andres Põime, Lauri Vaimel, Liisa Põime) ja Riia (võidutöö "Teele" autorid: Lembit-Kaur Stöör, Ülo-Tarmo Stöör, Heidi Urb) Eesti saatkonnahoonete arhitektuurivõistlustest, võidu- ja premeeritud töödest. Eesti virtuaalsest saatkonnahoonest Second Life'is (arhitekt Scope Cleaver, disainer Miko Omegamu, skulptor Seifert Surface)

  8. Saatkonnahoonete buum / Urmas Oja

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    Oja, Urmas, 1981-2012

    2008-01-01

    Pekingi (võidutöö "Tetris" autorid: Andres Põime, Lauri Vaimel, Liisa Põime) ja Riia (võidutöö "Teele" autorid: Lembit-Kaur Stöör, Ülo-Tarmo Stöör, Heidi Urb) Eesti saatkonnahoonete arhitektuurivõistlustest, võidu- ja premeeritud töödest. Eesti virtuaalsest saatkonnahoonest Second Life'is (arhitekt Scope Cleaver, disainer Miko Omegamu, skulptor Seifert Surface)

  9. Millest sõltub teatrikeele mõistetavus ? / Katrin Ruus

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    Ruus, Katrin

    2006-01-01

    2.-8. aug. Fääri saartel T̤rshavnis toimunud IV Põhjamaade amatöörteatrite festivalist (North European Amateur Theatre Alliance). Pikemalt Fääri harrastustrupi lavastusest "H̤rpurima" (lav. Hans T̤rgard), rootsi lavastaja ja draamakirjaniku "Õnnelikult igavesti", Islandi trupi "Memento mori" (lav. Augusta Skټlad̤ttir). Eestit esindas festivalil Tarmo Tagametsa lavastus "Hing?" Võru Teatriateljee esituses

  10. Kelle rahanõuandeid kuulate ja kasutate?

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    2005-01-01

    Küsimusele vastavad vabakutseline kirjanik Kadri Kõusaar, Riigikogu liige Andres Lipstok, TTÜ üliõpilasesinduse juhatuse esimees Heiki Lemba, IM Arvutite sekretär-raamatupidaja Silja Kalda, Vain SMD konsultant ja koolitaja Urmas Purde, energeetik Peeter Saeraas, Euro Painting and Restoration juht Brian Sepp, Mercuri Urval konsultant Tarmo Müürsepp, Regio osakonnajuhataja Gerri Kodres, OÜ Vastus juht Jelena Rootamm-Valter

  11. Äripäev maakonnas : Pärnumaa / Jaana Pikalev

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    Pikalev, Jaana

    2007-01-01

    Pärnumaa edukamad firmad 2006. aastal. Vt. samas: Puuduvad töökäed tulevad kutsehariduskeskusest. Kommenteerivad Veljo Truudel, Marika Tettermann ja Tarmo Vanamõisa; Müügitulu headest kaubamärkidest; Menukuses kajastub emafirma edu; 2005. aasta edetabel; Tugeva meeskonnaga töörindel; Pärnumaa Gaselli TOPi juhib kinnisvarafirma. Küsimustele vastab Puls Brewery AS-i juht Aivo Varem

  12. Eesti läheb Riia saatkonna ehitusega teisele katsele / Eda Post

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    Post, Eda, 1983-

    2008-01-01

    Riia Eesti suursaatkonnahoone arhitektuurikonkursist. Esikoha pälvisid Lembit-Kaur Stöör, Ülo-Tarmo Stöör ja Heidi Urb (võistlustöö "Teele"), teise koha saavutasid Emil Urbel, Andrus Mark, Ott Hirvesoo ja Peeter Veimer ("Horta"), kolmanda koha Juris Mitenbergs, Peteris Suprins, Zane Krumina, Uldis Tucs, Edgars Gribusts ja Edijs Kravalis ("White Cube.ee)

  13. Alexander Mikhailovich Zakharov and his works on the venom apparatus and venoms of some poisonous snakes

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    Cherlin Vladimir Alexandrovich

    2013-10-01

    Full Text Available The article gives brief biographical information about a very talented herpetologist Alexander M. Zakharov, and describes the general results of his works on the structure and function of venom glands of some poisonous snakes and their venoms. In his studies, he got the results, which are fundamentally different from the conventional concept of 30s - 70s of the XX century. Unfortunately, among physicians this concept has not changed up today. At that time it was thought that the poisons of Viperidae snakes are almost completely hemotoxic, and poisons of Elapidae (cobra are almost neurotoxic. But A.M.Zaharov found out, that poisons of both types of snakes (Viperidae and Elapidae include three groups of substances: hemotoxins, neurotoxins and non-toxic component – hyaluronidase. Each of these groups of substances is produced by independent part of venom glands and has its own special effect. Neurotoxins act on the central nervous system (mainly the respiratory center, but are greatly destroyed by means of the blood antigen properties and cannot pass through the hematoencephalic barrier. Hyaluronidase , connecting with neurotoxins, has an important property – to "smuggle" neurotoxins through the hematoencephalic barrier exactly into the target organ – the respiratory center in the central nervous system. In this case, neurotoxin enters the respiratory center not through the blood and lymph vessels, but directly through the nerve channel, through synapsis. The main function of hemotoxins is not to kill the victim, but to protect neurotoxins and hyaluronidase from the destructive activity of the victim's blood. Therefore, the target of the poisons of Viperidae and Elapidae snakes is the central nervous system of victims, but Elapidae has almost no hemotoxins. That’s why their striking effect can be achieved only by a strong increase in the amount of neurotoxins and hyaluronidase. Hemotoxins of Viperidae venoms permits to reduce the amount of

  14. Educational Psychology's Past and Future Contributions to the Science of Learning, Science of Instruction, and Science of Assessment

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    Mayer, Richard E.

    2018-01-01

    Patricia Alexander (2018) provides a thought-provoking analysis of the past and future of educational psychology. Based on the themes in Alexander's paper, the present paper explores the past and future of educational psychology's contributions to: (a) the science of learning, corresponding to Alexander's theme of "a focus on learning as a…

  15. Nu Nordik 10 lemmiktoodet

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    2016-01-01

    Lemmiktooted on: presskannusoojendaja by Putka; puidust aksessuaarid by Lum (Igor Volkov); iste Yes by Toivo Raidmets; köiest nagisüsteem Nõrk Rack by Johanna Tammsalu; disainkaltsuvaibad by Madebymemm; Marju Tammiku illustratsioonid, signeeritud prindid; kuumaalus Pliks- Plaks by Minumo (Triin Maripuu); Ear cuffs by Anni Jürgenson; skulpturaalse vormiga nahast kotid by Bïut (Merilin Pärn) ja seinavalgusti kassett by Tarmo Luisk

  16. Eesti arukas hotell St Etienneþi disainibiennaalil

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    2008-01-01

    2006. a. käivitus Eesti-Soome koostööprojekt "Estonian and Finnish Design Challenge". Koostöös ettevõtjatega sündis DesignStart programmi piloot "Smart Hotell", milles osalesid disainerid Tarmo Luisk, Ivari Männi, Monika Järg, Keret Altpere, Igor Volkov, Jan Graps, Ken Ruut, Jukka Halttunen, Tapio Anttila ja Ilona Gurjanova ning mis valiti St. Etienneþi disainibiennaali projektide hulka

  17. Viljandi lossimägedes kõrgub Johan Laidoneri ratsamonument / Vello Jaska

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    Jaska, Vello, 1949-

    2004-01-01

    22. juunil avati Viljandi lossimäe nõlvale püstitatud kindral Johan laidoneri ratsamonument. Avamisel viibisid ka president Arnold Rüütel, peaminister Juhan Parts, kaitseminister Margus Hanson, kaitseväe juhataja Tarmo Kõuts, Viljandi linnapea Malle Vahtra ja Kindral Johan laidoneri seltsi esimees Trivimi Velliste, sõjaväeatasheed ja paljud teised ametlikud isikud. Kommenteerib Kindral Johan laidoneri Seltsi rajaja ja auesimees Rein Randveer

  18. Inimeste teadlikkus arendab ravimiturgu / Rauno Pukonen ; ref. Enn Tosso

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    Pukonen, Rauno

    2003-01-01

    Ilmunud ka: Delovõje Vedomosti 15. okt. lk. 14. Eli Lilly juhatuse esimehe Rauno Pukoneni ettekandest Äripäeva konverentsil Äriplaan 2004. Ettekandja sõnul on Eesti ravimiturg ebaatraktiivne ja ettearvamatu, kompenseeritavate ravimite valik on kesine, Eesti tarbija jääb väga paljudest ravimitest ilma. Kommenteerib AS-i Magnum Medical juhatuse liige Tarmo Laanetu. Vt. samas: Ravimiturg riigi lõa otsas. Diagramm

  19. Kommivabriku aura jääb Tondile. Ideid Kalevi kvartali tulevikuks / Piret Peensoo

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    Peensoo, Piret

    2003-01-01

    Tallinnas Järvevana tee ja Pärnu maantee vahelise ala ruumilise planeerimise ideeprojekti avalik arhitektuurikonkurss, võitjad Nikolai Volkov ja Liis Sagadi, 2. koht - Irina Raud, Toomas Tammis, Tarmo Teedumäe, Karl Luik, Renee Puusepp, 3. koht - Veronika Valk. Laste Maailma Galeriis võistlusprojektide näitus "Magus urbanism". Fakte kommivabriku "Kalev" ajaloost. Vabrik jätkab tööd Rae vallas Põrguväljal

  20. Self-efficacy and embodiment associated with Alexander Technique lessons or with acupuncture sessions: A longitudinal qualitative sub-study within the ATLAS trial.

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    Wenham, Aniela; Atkin, Karl; Woodman, Julia; Ballard, Kathleen; MacPherson, Hugh

    2018-05-01

    A large randomised controlled trial found that the provision of either Alexander Technique lessons or acupuncture, for those with chronic neck pain, resulted in significantly increased self-efficacy when compared with usual care alone. In turn, enhanced self-efficacy was associated with significant reductions in neck pain at 6 and 12 months. In this analysis we explore the perspectives of participants within the trial, with the aim of gaining a better understanding of how these interventions had an impact. We used a longitudinal qualitative approach; in-depth interviews, informed by a topic guide, were conducted with a sample of the trial population. Participants were interviewed twice: at around six months (n = 30) and twelve months (n = 26) after trial entry. Analysis was guided by the principles of grounded theory, and key themes were developed. Five key themes emerged: pre-trial experiences of biomedical treatment against which subsequent interventions were compared; emergence of tangible benefits from the interventions; factors that contributed to the observed benefits, notably growing self-care and self-efficacy; a developing sense of embodiment as an integral part of the transformative process; and contribution of these factors to sustaining benefits over the longer term. In-depth interviews revealed a rich array of experiences. They gave insight into the positive impact of the interventions on development of self-care, self-efficacy and embodiment. These findings complement the quantitative trial data, providing a more nuanced understanding of the factors that underpin the previously quantified improvement in self-efficacy and its association with longer-term reductions in pain. Copyright © 2018 The Authors. Published by Elsevier Ltd.. All rights reserved.