Una década de noticias de prensa sobre poliomielitis en la provincia de Guadalajara (1958–1967)

El período de más incidencia de la poliomielitis en España corresponde a los años de 1950 a 1963. La vacuna inactivada antipolio de Salk estuvo disponible a partir de 1955 y varios países la adoptaron para combatir la enfermedad. La actitud de las autoridades sanitarias españolas para abordar el problema fue tibia e ineficaz, sin dar una respuesta decidida para implementar la vacuna de modo sistemático. Hemos realizado un estudio de caso explorando las noticias sobre polio recogidas en dos semanarios de la provincia de Guadalajara durante el decenio de 1958–1967. Los resultados revelan una acumulación de informaciones sesgada y contradictoria, que refleja la incapacidad para tomar decisiones. Desde la negación de la enfermedad y las dudas sobre la vacuna Salk en el primer período, se pasa a la exaltación de la vacuna oral de Sabin, cuando ésta mostró su evidencia tras aplicarla en la campaña de 1963–1964, y que las autoridades se atribuyeron este éxito tardío con una fuerte propaganda mediática.

Commonplace book of Benjamin Penhallow, 1721-1724

This leather-bound volume contains excerpts copied by Benjamin Penhallow from books he read while he was a student at Harvard in the 1720s. The volume contains extracts from two texts: Johanis Henrici Alstedii's (John Henry Alsted / Johann Heinrich Alsted) Geometria Domini, and the anonymous text "The Legacy of a dying Father; bequeath'd to his Beloved Children, or Sundry Directions in Order unto a well Regulated Conversation," from 1724 (originally published in 1693-4). The last page of text in the volume contains the hymn "The Sacred Content of Praise" first published in 1734, and added after Penhallow's death.

Hādhā al-kitāb fī ṣifat al-ṣalāh ʻalá al-Nabī ṣallá Allāh ʻalayhi wa-sallam, sammaytuhu Afḍal al-zād li-yawm al-maʻād fī al-ṣalāh wa-al-salām ʻalá khayr al-ʻibād / jamʻ kātibihi Muḥammad al-ʻAjlūnī : manuscript, 1837

1- al-Durrah al-zāhirah bi-taḍmīn al-Burʼah al-fājirah / lil-Shaykh Qāsim (printed text, paginated 1-15; ff. 1r-8r) -- 2. Afḍal al-zād li-yawm al-maʻād fī al-ṣalāh wa-al-salām ʻalá khayr al-ʻibād (ff. 9r-28v) -- 3. On miracles of the Prophet (ff. 29r-32r) -- 4. Commentary on a verse from the Qurʼān (ff. 32v-34v) -- 5. Hādhihi Qaṣīdat Sayyidinā Muḥammad [A poem in praise of the Prophet] (f. 35r) -- 6. Hādhā Mawlid Sayyid al-awwalīn wa-al-ākhirīn Muḥammad ibn ʻAbd Allāh ibn ʻAbd al-Muṭṭalib, 25 Rabīʻ al-Awwal 1274 AH [November 12, 1857 AD] (ff. 36r-40v).

Hādhihi qaṣīdah jāmiʻah li-ghālib aḥwāl yawm al-qiyāmah wa-ismuhā Qilādat al-durr al-manthūr fī dhikr al-baʻth wa-al-nushūr : manuscript, undated

Paginated 1-5 in pencil in Arabic numerals.

al- Nahj al-qawīm hadīyah li-man talaqqāhā bi-qalb salīm : manuscript, [ca. 1900]

The text starts with a praise of the Sultan Abdülhamid and his governor Osman Nuri Paşa. Then it discusses the necessity of obedience to the Sultan and the authorities from a religious point of view. It then touches briefly on several ethical issues. The text may or may not be complete at the end.

The 2011 Constitutional reform in Morocco: more flaws than merits. Jean Monnet Occasional Paper No. 07/2014

Introduction. In the speech given to both Houses of Parliament on 11 October 2013 during the first parliamentary session, King Mohammed VI said that the “Moroccan democratic model” was “a precursor in the region as well as on the continental level.”1 Similarly, with the purpose of stressing the “democratic exceptionalism”2 of the country, the new government, led by Abdeilah Benkirane, emphasised that Morocco represents a “third way” compared to countries such as Tunisia, Libya or Egypt since it “…has not embarked on a limited process of reform from the top, driven and controlled by the King. Nor has it experienced a revolution brought a angry citizens rising up against the regime. Rather, it has chosen an alternate path based on a genuine partnership between the King and the PJD (Parti de la justice et du développement) that promises to bring about more far-reaching reform than palace alone would grant, without the disruption caused by uncontrolled popular upheaval.”4 It should not be at all surprising that the regime and the new Government consider Morocco a “democratic model” or a “third way.” After all, they are refe country. What is harder to understand is that when discussing the Arab uprisings, even prominent Western political leaders, representatives of the European Union institutions and the mainstream media (when they do not forget about Morocc to praise the process of democratic reform carried out by Mohammed VI. For example, on 12 September 2012, Hillary Clinton, former US Secretary of State, said, “in many ways, the United States looks to Morocco to be a leader and a model […] On political reform, we have all seen remarkable changes taking place across North Africa and the Middle East. I commend Morocco and your government for your efforts to stay ahead of these changes by holding free and fair elections, empowering the elected parliament, taking other steps to ensure that the government reflects the will of the people.”5 Similarly, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sang the praises of the process that led to the adoption of the new 2011 Constitution: “King Mohammed VI has shown the path towards a profound, peaceful and modern transformation of Moroccan institutions and society […] France fully supports this exemplary process.” Interestingly enough, even at the European Union level the constitutional reform that took more far-reaching reform than palace alone would grant, without the disruption caused by uncontrolled popular upheaval.”4 It should not be at all surprising that the regime and the new Government consider Morocco a “democratic model” or a “third way.” After all, they are refe country. What is harder to understand is that when discussing the Arab uprisings, even prominent Western political leaders, representatives of the European Union institutions and the mainstream media (when they do not forget about Morocc to praise the process of democratic reform carried out by Mohammed VI. For example, on 12 September 2012, Hillary Clinton, former US Secretary of State, said, “in many ways, the United States looks to Morocco to be a leader and a model […] On political reform, we have all seen remarkable changes taking place across North Africa and the Middle East. I commend Morocco and your government for your efforts to stay ahead of these changes by holding free and fair elections, empowering the elected parliament, taking other steps to ensure that the government reflects the will of the people.”5 Similarly, former French President Nicolas Sarkozy sang the praises of the process that led to the adoption of the new 2011 Constitution: “King Mohammed VI has shown the path towards a profound, peaceful and modern transformation of Moroccan institutions and society […] France fully supports this exemplary process.” Interestingly enough, even at the European Union level the constitutional reform that took place in Morocco was considered an extremely positive step taken by the country, as well as a means to strengthen the cooperation between the EU and Morocco. Indeed, according to the High Representative Catherine Ashton, this reform “constitute[s] a significant response to the legitimate aspirations of the Moroccan people and [is] consistent with Morocco’s Advanced Status with the EU.”7 When it comes to the media, it is worth noting that following the ratification of the 2011 Constitution, The New York Times headlined: “All Hail the (Democratic) King.” Even sections of the academic literature have commended the constitutional reform carried out by the Moroccan Sovereign.9 In this paper I argue against the aforementioned idea, according to which Morocco should be considered a model in the region, and in particular I show that the constitution-making process, the 2011 Constitution and its subsequent implementation have more flaws than merits. Accordingly, this paper proceeds in five steps. First of all, I examine the reaction of the regime to the upheavals that broke out in the country after 20 February 2011. Secondly, I analyse the process of constitution showing its main strengths and weaknesses, and comparing it with other constituent processes that took place in the region following the Arab uprisings. In the third section, I highlight the most significant elements of continuity and discontinuity with the previous 1996 Constitution. The fourth section deals with the process of implementation: specifically process is proceeding quite slowly and that in some cases ordinary legislation is in contrast with the new Constitution and international human rights treaties. Moreover, I discuss the role that the judiciary and the Constitutional Court can play in the implementation and interpretation of the Constitution. Finally, I draw some concluding remarks.

[al-Kawākib al-durrīyah fī madḥ khayr al-barīyah, 16th century?].

Fine copy of al-Būṣīrī's poem in praise of the Prophet accompanied by elucidation in Persian and Turkish.

Variations,/

Various -- How not to be a genius -- The recantations of George Moore -- Crushed violets -- Baudelaire's letters to his mother -- The two temptations -- The Flaubert anniversary -- Roosevelt and Brandes -- Pennell talks about etching -- In praise of prints -- New Russia for old -- Cezanne -- Eili, Eili, lomo asovtoni? -- Socialism and mediocrity -- Chopin, or The circus? -- Art and alcohol -- The tragic Chopin -- Phases of the greater Chopin -- The twilight of Cosima I. -- Idle speculations -- The master builder -- Verdi's Otello -- Faust and Mephisto -- Bohemian music -- The music of yesterday? -- Liszt's only piano sonata -- Dreaming of Liszt -- A Brahma of the keyboard -- Contemporary bran -- A mood reactionary -- Musical "Potterism" -- My "Childe Roland" -- "Oscar" and Dvořák -- Enrico Caruso.

Johann Wendel's gepriesenes Suhla : ein historisches Gedicht aus dem Lateinischen metrisch übersetzt und mit dem Original begleitet /

Title of original: De Laudibus Sulae.

Hints to pilgrims /

Essays originally appeared in The Century magazine, The Yale review, The Atlantic monthly and The Literary review.

A canticle of pan : and other poems /

One of fourteen uniformly bound volumes in 3/4 blue leather, specially bound for the author.

The poems of Henry Van Dyke.

Songs out of doors, early verses.--Songs out of doors, later poems.--Narrative poems.--Labour and romance.--Hearth and altar.--Epigrams, greetings, and inscriptions.--Pro patria.--The red flower and golden stars.--In praise of poets.--Music.--The house of Rimmon, a drama in four acts.--Appendix: Carmina festiva.

Studies and appreciations,

Afterthoughts.--In praise of praise.--J.M. Synge.--The art of J.M. Synge.--Robert Browning's vision.--Fallstaff's nose.--The problem of Mr. William Watson.--Mr. W.B. Yeat's poetry.--Mr. William H. Davies.--Mr. Herbert Trench.--Mr. Robert Bridges.--George Meredith: the philosopher in the artist.--Charles Dickens and the novel.--The failure of Thackeray.--An aspect of Samuel Butler.--The vitality of drama.

The poems of Henry Van Dyke.

Songs out of doors, early verses.--Songs out of doors, later poems.--Narrative poems.--Labour and romance.--Hearth and altar.--Epigrams, greetings, and inscriptions.--Pro patria.--The red flower and golden stars.--In praise of poets.--Music.--The house of Rimmon, a drama in four acts.--Appendix: Carmina festiva.

Literary style : and other essays /

Includes bibliographical references and index.