Carnaval : [Michel Fokine (Arlequin)] / [photographie de Jaeger]

Ancien possesseur : Archives internationales de la danse

Carnaval : [Michel Fokine (Arlequin)] / [photographie Librairie de France, Paris]

Ancien possesseur : Archives internationales de la danse

Carnaval : [Michel Fokine (Arlequin)] / [photographie Librairie de France, Paris]

Ancien possesseur : Archives internationales de la danse

[Illustrations de Pantagruel, roy des Dipsodes, restitué à son naturel, avec des faictz et prouesses espoventables composez par feu M.Alcofribas, abstracteur de quinte essence.] / François Rabelais, aut. du texte

Comprend : [Fig. au Prologue de l'auteur, f.2]. [Cote : microfilm R 9849] ; [Fig. au chap. II, f.10 :] De la nativité du très redoubté Pantagruel. [Cote : microfilm R 9849] ; [Fig. au chap. V, f.18 :] Des faictz du noble Pantagruel en son jeune âge. [Cote : microfilm R 9849] ; [Fig. au chap. IX, f.35 intitulé :] Comment Pantagruel trouva Panurge lequel il ayma toute sa vie. [représentant Panurge et sa Dame de Paris]. [Cote : microfilm R 9849] ; [Fig. au chap. XI en reg. f.45 :] Comment les seigneurs de Baisecul et Bume vesne plaidoient devant Pantagruel sans advocatz.. [Cote : microfilm R 9849] ; [Fig. au chap. XII, f.48 :] Comment le seigneur de Bume vesne plaidoie davant Pantagruel. [Cote : microfilm R 9849] ; [Fig au chap. XIII, f.52 :] Comment Pantagruel donna sentence sus le différent des deux seigneurs. [Cote : microfilm R 9849] ; [Fig au chap. XXI, f.86 :] Comment Panurge feut amoureux d'une hauste dame de Paris. [Cote : microfilm R 9849] ; [Fig au chap. XXV, f.101 :] Comment Pantagruel et ses compaignons estoient fachez de manger de la chair salée, et comme Carpalim alla chasser pour avoir de la venaison. [Cote : microfilm R 9849]

Optical-model potential for electron and positron elastic scattering by atoms

An optical-model potential for systematic calculations of elastic scattering of electrons and positrons by atoms and positive ions is proposed. The electrostatic interaction is determined from the Dirac-Hartree-Fock self-consistent atomic electron density. In the case of electron projectiles, the exchange interaction is described by means of the local-approximation of Furness and McCarthy. The correlation-polarization potential is obtained by combining the correlation potential derived from the local density approximation with a long-range polarization interaction, which is represented by means of a Buckingham potential with an empirical energy-dependent cutoff parameter. The absorption potential is obtained from the local-density approximation, using the Born-Ochkur approximation and the Lindhard dielectric function to describe the binary collisions with a free-electron gas. The strength of the absorption potential is adjusted by means of an empirical parameter, which has been determined by fitting available absolute elastic differential cross-section data for noble gases and mercury. The Dirac partial-wave analysis with this optical-model potential provides a realistic description of elastic scattering of electrons and positrons with energies in the range from ~100 eV up to ~5 keV. At higher energies, correlation-polarization and absorption corrections are small and the usual static-exchange approximation is sufficiently accurate for most practical purposes.

Ultrathin strut biodegradable polymer sirolimus-eluting stent versus durable polymer everolimus-eluting stent for percutaneous coronary revascularisation (BIOSCIENCE): a randomised, single-blind, non-inferiority trial.

BACKGROUND: Refinements in stent design affecting strut thickness, surface polymer, and drug release have improved clinical outcomes of drug-eluting stents. We aimed to compare the safety and efficacy of a novel, ultrathin strut cobalt-chromium stent releasing sirolimus from a biodegradable polymer with a thin strut durable polymer everolimus-eluting stent. METHODS: We did a randomised, single-blind, non-inferiority trial with minimum exclusion criteria at nine hospitals in Switzerland. We randomly assigned (1:1) patients aged 18 years or older with chronic stable coronary artery disease or acute coronary syndromes undergoing percutaneous coronary intervention to treatment with biodegradable polymer sirolimus-eluting stents or durable polymer everolimus-eluting stents. Randomisation was via a central web-based system and stratified by centre and presence of ST segment elevation myocardial infarction. Patients and outcome assessors were masked to treatment allocation, but treating physicians were not. The primary endpoint, target lesion failure, was a composite of cardiac death, target vessel myocardial infarction, and clinically-indicated target lesion revascularisation at 12 months. A margin of 3·5% was defined for non-inferiority of the biodegradable polymer sirolimus-eluting stent compared with the durable polymer everolimus-eluting stent. Analysis was by intention to treat. The trial is registered with ClinicalTrials.gov, number NCT01443104. FINDINGS: Between Feb 24, 2012, and May 22, 2013, we randomly assigned 2119 patients with 3139 lesions to treatment with sirolimus-eluting stents (1063 patients, 1594 lesions) or everolimus-eluting stents (1056 patients, 1545 lesions). 407 (19%) patients presented with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction. Target lesion failure with biodegradable polymer sirolimus-eluting stents (69 cases; 6·5%) was non-inferior to durable polymer everolimus-eluting stents (70 cases; 6·6%) at 12 months (absolute risk difference -0·14%, upper limit of one-sided 95% CI 1·97%, p for non-inferiority <0·0004). No significant differences were noted in rates of definite stent thrombosis (9 [0·9%] vs 4 [0·4%], rate ratio [RR] 2·26, 95% CI 0·70-7·33, p=0·16). In pre-specified stratified analyses of the primary endpoint, biodegradable polymer sirolimus-eluting stents were associated with improved outcome compared with durable polymer everolimus-eluting stents in the subgroup of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction (7 [3·3%] vs 17 [8·7%], RR 0·38, 95% CI 0·16-0·91, p=0·024, p for interaction=0·014). INTERPRETATION: In a patient population with minimum exclusion criteria and high adherence to dual antiplatelet therapy, biodegradable polymer sirolimus-eluting stents were non-inferior to durable polymer everolimus-eluting stents for the combined safety and efficacy outcome target lesion failure at 12 months. The noted benefit in the subgroup of patients with ST-segment elevation myocardial infarction needs further study. FUNDING: Clinical Trials Unit, University of Bern, and Biotronik, Bülach, Switzerland.

L'essence relationnelle. Fonctionnement neurobiologique et relations humaines

Dans une perspective phénoménologique, le corps, les fonctions vitales, le mouvement déterminent un échange constant entre le sujet et le monde, entre soi et l'autre. La neurobiologie, de son côté, s'intéresse aux transformations biologiques liées à ces expériences, mais sa méthode est fort différente. Les auteurs proposent une réflexion sur la manière dont les découvertes de la neurobiologie interviennent pour mieux "comprendre" la dimension de la rencontre. La relation intersubjective est façonnée non seulement par les structures du fonctionnement mental, par le vécu du sujet, mais encore par la "danse" des postures et le mouvement des corps ; elle est enfin portée par le milieu culturel et social, par la nature de l'environnement. La construction des liens entre le patient et le thérapeute permet à chacun d'eux de cheminer vers un accomplissement de sa propre existence. In a phenomenological perspective, the body, the vital functions, the movements determine a constant exchange between the subject and the world, between self and the others. The neurobiology on its part, is interested in the biological transformations connected to these experiences but its method is quite different. The authors suggest to consider how the neurobiological discoveries help to get a better understanding of the dimension of the encounter. The intersubjective relationship is not only shaped by the structures of the mental functioning, by the subject's experiences, but also by the « dance » of the postures and movements of the body; it is nonetheless influenced by the cultural and social environment, as well as by the type of environment. The build-up of relationships between the therapist and the patient allows both of them to find a way to fulfillment of their own existence.

Diffusive transport properties in monovalent and divalent metal-ion halide melts: A computer simulation study

Self- and cross-velocity correlation functions and related transport coefficients of molten salts are studied by molecular-dynamics simulation. Six representative systems are considered, i.e., NaCl and KCl alkali halides, CuCl and CuBr noble-metal halides, and SrCl2 and ZnCl2 divalent metal-ion halides. Computer simulation results are compared with experimental self-diffusion coefficients and electrical conductivities. Special attention is paid to dynamic cross correlations and their dependence on the Coulomb interactions as well as on the size and mass differences between anions and cations.

Shéhérazade : [Michel Fokine] / [photogaphie de S. Bransburg]

Ancien possesseur : Archives internationales de la danse

Schéhérazade : [Michel Fokine] / [photogaphie de S. Bransburgh]

Ancien possesseur : Archives internationales de la danse

Pieces of Iowa’s Past, January 16, 2013

Pieces of Iowa’s Past, published by the Iowa State Capitol Tour Guides weekly during the legislative session, features historical facts about Iowa, the Capitol, and the early workings of state government. All historical publications are reproduced here with the actual spelling, punctuation, and grammar retained. January 16, 2013 THIS WEEK: Iowa Senator James Harlan Becomes U.S. Senator BACKGROUND: Fifth Iowa General Assembly The Fifth Iowa General Assembly convened December 4, 1854, and adjourned January 26, 1855, a 54-day session. The Democrats numbered 17 members in the Senate and 31 members in the House. The Whigs held 14 seats in the Senate and 40 seats in the House—a total of 102 members. Iowa’s population at the 1850 census was 192,214. Iowa’s President of the Senate was Maturin Fisher and the Speaker of the House of Representatives was Rueben Noble. During the Fifth General Assembly, Stephen P. Hempstead finished his term as Governor and James W. Grimes was sworn in as Iowa’s third governor.

Pieces of Iowa’s Past, March 13, 2013

Pieces of Iowa’s Past, published by the Iowa State Capitol Tour Guides weekly during the legislative session, features historical facts about Iowa, the Capitol, and the early workings of state government. All historical publications are reproduced here with the actual spelling, punctuation, and grammar retained. THIS WEEK: Judge Reuben Noble Praises the Iowa State Building at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition BACKGROUND: REUBEN NOBLE REUBEN NOBLE was born on the 14th of April, 1821, in Ada County, Mississippi, where his father was a farmer. When he was eighteen years of age, Noble began to study law and was admitted to the bar at twenty-one. In 1843, he came to Iowa, making his home at Garnavillo, in Clayton County. In 1854, Noble was elected to the legislature as a free soil Whig and upon the organization of the House was chosen Speaker, serving in the regular session of 1854 and extraordinary session of 1855. At the first Republican State Convention of 1856, he was placed at the head of the ticket for presidential elector. Four years later, he was a delegate to the National Convention that nominated Abraham Lincoln for president. Up to the time of the attempt of the Republicans to remove President Johnson by impeachment, Noble had been a prominent leader of that party. But approving of the policies of the President, he left the Republicans and from that time became a Democrat. In 1866, Noble was nominated by the Democrats for Representative in Congress but was defeated by William B. Allison. In 1886, he was one of the organizers of the Pioneer Lawmakers’ Association and was its first president, never missing a session during the remainder of his life. Noble was the leader of the bar of northeastern Iowa beginning in 1850. As a compliment to his high standing and eminent qualifications as a jurist, the citizens of the Tenth Judicial District elected him to tthe office of district judge in the fall of 1874. (History of Iowa from the Earliest Times to the Beginning of the Twentieth Century/Volume 4)

An integrated encyclopedia of DNA elements in the human genome.

The human genome encodes the blueprint of life, but the function of the vast majority of its nearly three billion bases is unknown. The Encyclopedia of DNA Elements (ENCODE) project has systematically mapped regions of transcription, transcription factor association, chromatin structure and histone modification. These data enabled us to assign biochemical functions for 80% of the genome, in particular outside of the well-studied protein-coding regions. Many discovered candidate regulatory elements are physically associated with one another and with expressed genes, providing new insights into the mechanisms of gene regulation. The newly identified elements also show a statistical correspondence to sequence variants linked to human disease, and can thereby guide interpretation of this variation. Overall, the project provides new insights into the organization and regulation of our genes and genome, and is an expansive resource of functional annotations for biomedical research.

L'argon : utilisations, toxicité et stratégie analytique en toxicologie médicolégale

Bien qu'intrinsèquement non toxiques, les gaz nobles comme l'argon entraînent à fortes concentrations une déplétion d'oxygène pouvant mener jusqu'à l'asphyxie. Si l'argon se retrouve dans la circulation générale, celui-ci peut même être responsable d'embolies parfois fatales. Cependant, les propriétés d'inerties physicochimiques de ce gaz le rendent très utile dans de nombreuses applications actuelles. Ces applications étant en constante augmentation, il n'est pas rare d'observer proportionnellement des intoxications parfois létales liées à ce gaz. Ainsi, devant le manque d'harmonisation des prélèvements d'échantillons biologiques afin de mettre en évidence de telles intoxications aux gaz nobles et devant l'augmentation du nombre de cas, il devient nécessaire d'établir un état des lieux sur l'utilisation de l'argon, sa toxicité et la stratégie analytique à adopter dans le contexte médico-légal.