American consular bulletin /

Edited by J.W. Young, Mar. 1919-Dec. 1921.

Work camps for America and Philadelphia Service Group.

Cover title.

Basic field manual ...

Vol. 1, chapter 1 printed in 1936.

Report on the role of the spouse in the Foreign Service : a study of attitudes and perceptions of spouses toward Foreign Service life : a research study of spouses in five foreign affairs agencies /

"February 1985."

Self-Consolidating Concrete—Applications for Slip-Form Paving: Phase II, May 2011

The goal of the project was to develop a new type of self-consolidating concrete (SCC) for slip-form paving to simplify construction an make smoother pavements. Developing the new SCC involved two phases: a feasibility study (Phase I sponsored by TPF-5[098] and concrete admixtures industry) and an in-depth mix proportioning and performance study and field applications (Phase II). The phase I study demonstrated that the new type of SCC needs to possess not only excellent self-consolidating ability before a pavement slab is extruded, but also sufficient “green” strength (the strength of the concrete in a plastic state) after the extrusion. To meet these performance criteria, the new type of SCC mixtures should not be as fluid as conventional SCC but just flowable enough to be self-consolidating. That is, this new type of SCC should be semi-flowable self-consolidating concrete (SFSCC). In the phase II study, effects of different materials and admixtures on rheology, especially the thixotropy, and green strength of fresh SFSCC have been further investigated. The results indicate that SFSCC can be designed to (1) be workable enough for machine placement, (2) be self-consolidating without segregation, (3) hold its shape after extrusion from a paver, and (4) have performance properties (strength and durability) comparable with current pavement concrete. Due to the combined flowability (for self-consolidation) and shape-holding ability (for slip-forming) requirements, SFSCC demands higher cementitious content than conventional pavement concrete. Generally, high cementitious content is associated with high drying shrinkage potential of the concrete. However, well-proportioned and well-constructed SFSCC in a bike path constructed at Ames, IA, has not shown any shrinkage cracks after approximately 3 years of field service. On the other hand, another SFSCC pavement with different mix proportions and construction conditions showed random cracking. The results from the field SFSCC performance monitoring implied that not only the mix proportioning method but also the construction practice is important for producing durable SFSCC pavements. A carbon footprint, energy consumption, and cost analysis conducted in this study have suggested that SFSCC is economically comparable to conventional pavement concrete in fixed-form paving construction, with the benefit of faster, quieter, and easier construction.

Refinement of Rapid PCC Coarse Aggregate Testing Program, HR-1071, 1999

The characterization and categorization of coarse aggregates for use in portland cement concrete (PCC) pavements is a highly refined process at the Iowa Department of Transportation. Over the past 10 to 15 years, much effort has been directed at pursuing direct testing schemes to supplement or replace existing physical testing schemes. Direct testing refers to the process of directly measuring the chemical and mineralogical properties of an aggregate and then attempting to correlate those measured properties to historical performance information (i.e., field service record). This is in contrast to indirect measurement techniques, which generally attempt to extrapolate the performance of laboratory test specimens to expected field performance. The purpose of this research project was to investigate and refine the use of direct testing methods, such as X-ray analysis techniques and thermal analysis techniques, to categorize carbonate aggregates for use in portland cement concrete. The results of this study indicated that the general testing methods that are currently used to obtain data for estimating service life tend to be very reliable and have good to excellent repeatability. Several changes in the current techniques were recommended to enhance the long-term reliability of the carbonate database. These changes can be summarized as follows: (a) Limits that are more stringent need to be set on the maximum particle size in the samples subjected to testing. This should help to improve the reliability of all three of the test methods studied during this project. (b) X-ray diffraction testing needs to be refined to incorporate the use of an internal standard. This will help to minimize the influence of sample positioning errors and it will also allow for the calculation of the concentration of the various minerals present in the samples. (c) Thermal analysis data needs to be corrected for moisture content and clay content prior to calculating the carbonate content of the sample.

Alkali Content of Fly Ash – Measuring and Testing Strategies for Compliance, TR-628, 2015

Sodium and potassium are the common alkalis present in fly ash. Excessive amounts of fly ash alkalis can cause efflorescence problems in concrete products and raise concern about the effectiveness of the fly ash to mitigate alkali-silica reaction (ASR). The available alkali test, which is commonly used to measure fly ash alkali, takes approximately 35 days for execution and reporting. Hence, in many instances the fly ash has already been incorporated into concrete before the test results are available. This complicates the job of the fly ash marketing agencies and it leads to disputes with fly ash users who often are concerned with accepting projects that contain materials that fail to meet specification limits. The research project consisted of a lab study and a field study. The lab study focused on the available alkali test and how fly ash alkali content impacts common performance tests (mortar-bar expansion tests). Twenty-one fly ash samples were evaluated during the testing. The field study focused on the inspection and testing of selected, well documented pavement sites that contained moderately reactive fine aggregate and high-alkali fly ash. A total of nine pavement sites were evaluated. Two of the sites were control sites that did not contain fly ash. The results of the lab study indicated that the available alkali test is prone to experimental errors that cause poor agreement between testing labs. A strong (linear) relationship was observed between available alkali content and total alkali content of Class C fly ash. This relationship can be used to provide a quicker, more precise method of estimating the available alkali content. The results of the field study failed to link the use of high-alkali fly ash with the occurrence of ASR in the various concrete sites. Petrographic examination of the pavement cores indicated that Wayland sand is an ASR-sensitive aggregate. This was in good agreement with Iowa DOT field service records. It was recommended that preventative measures should be used when this source of sand is used in concrete mixtures.

Amerikkalaisten kveekarien toiminta Suomessa 1945-1947

Zusammenfassung: Die Tätigkeit amerikanischer Quäker in Finnland 1945-1947

The Bombardier, and Pocket Gunner, 7th Edition- 1813

A practical military manual for officers in the Royal Regiment of Artillery. It combines training and field service manuals with lists of equipment, weights, dimensions, and equipment accuracy and performance.

Évaluation de la valeur pronostique de la lactatémie lors de dilatation à droite de la caillette ou de volvulus abomasal chez la vache laitière

Dans les élevages laitiers d’aujourd’hui, les déplacements de la caillette sont parmi les conditions chirurgicales les plus souvent rencontrées. Le pronostic pour ces pathologies est cependant très différent que l’on soit en présence d’une dilatation de la caillette à droite (DCD) ou d’un volvulus de la caillette (VC). En pratique, la distinction en période préopératoire entre ces deux conditions est difficile. Afin de limiter les pertes économiques associées aux DCD/VC, l’identification et la réforme précoce des animaux ayant le plus grand risque d’avoir une mauvaise évolution postopératoire deviennent des enjeux de premier plan. Les objectifs de cette étude étaient de déterminer la valeur pronostique de la L-lactatémie (LAC) mesurée à la ferme en préopératoire à l’aide d’un appareil portatif chez des vaches souffrant de DCD ou VC et de suggérer des seuils de LAC cliniquement significatifs. Nos résultats indiquent que la LAC est un bon indicateur pronostique lors de DCD/VC. Une LAC ≤ 2 mmol/L est un bon indicateur de succès chirurgical et s’avère très utile pour appuyer la décision d’opérer l’animal (sensibilité, spécificité, valeurs prédictives positive et négative de respectivement 76.2, 82.7, 53.3 et 93.1%). Par ailleurs, il n’y a aucun avantage économique à effectuer une chirurgie chez des vaches commerciales souffrant de DCD/VC qui ont une LAC ≥ 6 mmol/L (sensibilité, spécificité, valeurs prédictives positive et négative de respectivement 28.6, 97.5, 75 et 84%). Par conséquent, ces animaux devraient, dans la plupart des cas, être réformés en raison de la probabilité élevée qu’ils aient une mauvaise évolution postopératoire.

Virginia Apgar and string music

Virginia Apgar (1909-1974) is one of the most recognized American doctors, worldwide known by his contribution as the developer of the "Apgar test" a method used for the evaluation of newborns all over the world. She had many interests. She was anesthesiologist, a brilliant teacher and researcher, but she also loved lecture, basketball, fishing, golf, philately, and music. She played violin and cello and she interpreted that instruments in various chamber groups. Being motivated by one of her patients, Carleen Hutchinson, a science and music teacher, she made four instruments, viola, violin, cello, and mezzo violin. Nearly twenty years of her death, on October 24 1994, on the occasion of the annual meeting of the American Academy of Pediatrics and the issue by American Postal Service of a stamp honoring her, some of the preferred Dr. Apgar music pieces where performed with the instruments she made. Her life mixed different activities and let invaluable contributions for humanity.

Equinoterapia en niños con autismo

Introducción: Autismo es un trastorno del desarrollo caracterizado por compromiso en interacción social, habilidades de lenguaje, presentando rituales con estereotipias. Sin tratamientos curativos, actualmente se buscan terapias alternativas. Un incremento de la literatura científica de terapias asistidas con animales se ha evidenciado, demostrando mejoría en pacientes autistas con la equinoterapia. Objetivo: Realizar una revisión sistemática de la literatura para evaluar efectividad de la equinoterapia en habilidades sociales y de lenguaje en niños autistas. Metodología: Revisión sistemática de la literatura de artículos obtenidos en bases de datos y Meta-buscadores que proporcionaron evidencia de equinoterapia en niños autistas. Tipo de artículos consultados: revisiones sistemáticas, meta análisis y ensayos clínicos. Trabajos publicados hasta 2013. En inglés y español. Se emplearon términos MeSH y EMTREE. Resultados: Cuatro artículos cumplieron criterios de inclusión y exclusión. Se analizaron los artículos individualmente, no se logró realizar un meta análisis por diferencias metodológicas entre los estudios. En total 85 sujetos fueron evaluados en dichos estudios. La equinoterapia en niños autistas evidenció mejoría en habilidades sociales y en las habilidades de lenguaje pre verbal. Discusión: La equinoterapia es prometedora en el manejo de niños autistas, los artículos evidencian consistentemente mejorías a nivel de habilidades sociales y de lenguaje. Debe ser considerado el tipo de paciente, el régimen de equinoterapia y la sostenibilidad de las mejoras. Conclusiones: Se necesitan nuevos estudio con un mayor rigor metodológico que permitan fortalecer la evidencia sobre la equinoterapia en niños con autismo y así poder realizar recomendaciones con un adecuado nivel de evidencia.

Guía de ayuda a niñas y niños afectados por violencia y desastres: Guía No. 6

Las niñas y los niños se tornan, junto con las personas mayores o discapacitadas, en los grupos humanos más vulnerables a la hora de enfrentar desastres naturales o los causados por el ser humano, como la guerra. La intensidad que ha tomado la violencia, especialmente en la zona norte de Ecuador, en la frontera con Colombia, hace necesaria una herramienta práctica que otorgue a las personas adultas que tienen a su cuidado a la población infantil, la capacidad de poner en marcha mecanismos de prevención y manejo de hechos que afecten la vida de la comunidad. Cuando hace años vimos esta guía que fuera editada en el 2002, por primera vez en Colombia, bajo el título “AYUDEMOS A LOS NIÑOS Y LAS NIÑAS AFECTADOS POR EL CONFLICTO”, y publicada por el Comité Andino de Servicios, con el apoyo de American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) y Terre des Hommes (Italia y Alemania), junto con ACNUR, Servicio Jesuita para los Refugiados y el Ministerio de Cooperación de la República Federal Alemana, nos pareció una herramienta imprescindible para trabajar la situación de violencia en ambientes donde la presencia de profesionales es casi imposible. Cuando quisimos consultar con el Comité Andino de Servicios (CAS) para su reedición por la Clínica Ambiental, como proyecto de reparación socio-ambiental, para Save the Children y la Agencia Española de Cooperación Internacional al Desarrollo (AECID), el CAS ya no existía, ni en Ecuador ni en Colombia, por lo que solicitamos la autorización directamente a sus autores, Carlos M. Beristain y Amanda Romero. Ambos no sólo aceptaron gustosos la reedición, sino que aceptaron la revisión y actualización. A ellos nuestro agradecimiento.

Host specificity of Metriona elatior, a potential biological control agent of tropical soda apple, Solanum viarum, in the USA

The leaf beetle Metriona elatior from Brazil-Argentina was screened in the Florida (USA) State quarantine facility as a potential biological control agent of tropical soda apple, Solanum viarum, a recently arrived weed species. Multiple-choice host-specificity tests were conducted in small cages (60 cm x 60 cm x 60 cm) using 95 plant species in 29 families. Adults fed heavily on the main target weed (S. viarum), and on turkeyberry, Solanum torvum (noxious weed of Asiatic origin); fed moderately on red soda apple, Solanum capsicoides (weed of South American origin), and eggplant, Solanum melongena (economic crop); and fed lightly on aquatic soda apple, Solanum tampicense (weed of Mexican-Caribbean-Central American origin), and on silverleaf nightshade, Solanum elaeagnifolium (native weed widely distributed). M. elatior adults laid 84 to 97% of their egg masses on S. viarum, and 3 to 16% on S. melongena. Non-choice host-specificity tests were also conducted in quarantine in which M. elatior adults and neonate larvae were exposed to 17 and 19 plant species, respectively. Tests with the neonates indicate that this insect was able to complete its development on S. viarum, S. torvum, S. melongena, and S. capsicoides. Although some adult feeding and oviposition occurred on S. melongena in quarantine on potted plants in small cages, no feeding or oviposition by M. elatior was observed in field experiments conducted in Brazil. Surveys in unsprayed S. melongena fields in Argentina and Brazil indicated that M. elatior is not a pest of S. melongena in South America. The evidence obtained from the South-American field surveys, Brazil open-field experiments, and Florida quarantine host specificity tests indicate that M. elatior causes significant feeding damage to S. viarum, and does not represent a threat to S. melongena crops in the USA. Therefore an application for permission to release M. elatior against S. viarum in the USA was submitted in October 1998.

Na 1 Nachlass Max Horkheimer, 50 - Korrespondenzen u.a. an die Firma A. L. Stamm & Co (p. I 23, 190-421)

9 Briefe und Beilage zwischen Alfred Sohn-Rethel und Max Horkheimer, 1936-1940 sowie Briefwechsel mit Joan M. Levi; 6 Briefe zwischen Joan M. Levi und Max Horkheimer, 1940; 1 Brief von Max Horkheimer an Assistac Westcent, 25.06.1937; 1 Brief von John MacMurray an Walter Adams, 19.05.1937; 1 Brief von Walter Adams an Theodor W. Adorno, 01.06.1937; 2 Briefe zwischen Charles Somlo & Co und Max Horkheimer, 06.06.1939, 12.09.139; 1 Brief von Martin Sommerfeld an Max Horkheimer, 29.05.1934; 3 Briefe von Josef Sondek an Max Horkheimer, 1937, 1942; 3 Briefe zwischen Elsa Sontheimer, Max Sontheimer und Max Horkheimer, Februar 1940, 07.03.1940; 1 Drucksache von der The Southard School an Max Horkheimer; 1 Brief von der Soziologischen Verlagsanstalt an Gertrud Janosi, 20.07.1931; 9 Briefe zwsichen Maurice J. Speiser und Max Horkheimer, 1936-1948; 2 Briefe zwischen de Spengler und Max Horkheimer, 30.11.1936, 27.01.1937; 5 Briefe zwischen Sterling D. Spero und Max Horkheimer, 1936-1937; 1 Lebenslauf von Herbert Spielberg; 1 Brief und 2 Beilagen von René A. Spitz an Max Horkheimer, 23.06.1938; 2 Briefe von Elsa Spriesterbach an Max Horkheimer, Juli 1949; 1 Brief von Ida M. Stadie an Max Horkheimer, 21.05.1937; 20 Rechnungen von A. L. Stamm & Co an Max Horkheimer, 1938-1939; 1 Brief von Rose Horkheimer an A. L. Stamm und Co, 28.09.1938; 1 Betriebsanleitung und 1 Auslieferugnsschein für Max Horkheimer vom Standard Air Conditioning, 03.03.1936; 1 Brief von Max Horkheimer an Standard Air Conditioning, 28.03.1936; 5 Briefe zwischen Taylor Starck und Max Horkheimer, 1943; 8 Briefe zwischen Hans Staudinger und Max Horkheimer, 1937, 1943; 1 Briefauszug und Beilage von Paul Stefan, 1940 sowie Briefwechsel mit Samuel R. Wachtell; 1 Brief von Samuel R. Wachtell an Gertrude Blitz, 23.10.1940; 3 Briefe zwischen Leo Löwenthal und Samuel R. Wachtell, September 1940, 23.10.1940; 1 Brief von Loe Löwenthal an Hermann Kesten, 01.10.1940; 7 Briefe und Beilage zwischen George Stefansky und Max Horkheimer, 1939-1940; 2 Briefe zwischen dem Refugee Section of the American Friends Service Committee und Max Horkheimer, 16.05.1940, 28.05.1940; 3 Briefe zwischen dem Institute of International Education und Max Horkheimer, 09.04.1940, April 1940; 1 Brief von Max Horkheimer an Friess, 01.03.1940; 1 Brief vom Institute of Sociology Malvern und Max Horkheimer, 31.01.1940; 3 Briefe zwischen Stein und Max Horkheimer, 30.11.1934, 1936, 1937; 7 Briefe von Estell A. Stein an Max Horkheimer, 1929, 1937; 1 Brief von Franz Stein an Max Horkheimer; 1 Brief von Friedrich Pollock an Gertrude R. Stein, 22.03.1939; 1 Brief von Leo Stein an Max Horkheimer, 25.07.1944; 1 Brief von Max Horkheimer an Emilia Steinacher, 20.07.1937; 4 Briefe zwischen Friedrich Steinfeld und Max Horkheimer, 1941, 1945; 1 Brief und Beilage von Eugene G. Steinhof an Max Horkheimer; 3 Briefe zwischen Ernst Steinitz und Max Horkheimer, 25.04.1938, April 1938; 2 Briefe zwischen Theodor Steltzer und Eric E. Warburg, 07.03.1948; 4 Brief zwischen Hermine Sterler und Max Horkheimer, 11.09.1939, 1939, 1941; 4 Briefe zwischen Alfred K. Stern und Max Horkheimer, 1938, 1940 sowie 1 Brief und 1 Beilage von Max Gottschalk; 1 Brief von Max Gottschalk an Max Horkheimer; 2 Briefe und 1 Beilage zwischen Erich Stern und Max Horkheimer, 26.02.1937, 17.03.1937; 2 Briefe und Beilage von Eugene I. Stern an Max Horkheimer, 1938; 2 Briefe zwischen Joseph M. Weidberg und Max Horkheimer, 15.07.1938, 29.07.1938; 1 Brief von Max Horkheimer an das Cooperative Bureau for Teachers, 03.02.1938; 12 Briefe zwischen Günther Stern und Max Horkheimer, 1936, 1938 sowie Briefwechsel mit John Guggenheim Memorial Foundation; 3 Briefe und 1 Beilage zwischen der John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation und Max Horkheimer, 1937; 1 Brief vom Social Research Quarterly an Max Horkheimer, 03.01.1937; 3 Briefe zwischen Hugo Stern und Max Horkheimer, 06.12.1937, Dezember 1937;