ELGAR AND MART&: THE CELLO WORKS AND MUSICAL CHARACTERISTICS OF TWO REMARKABLE, SELF-TAUGHT, NATIONALISTIC COMPOSERS

The British Edward Elgar and Czech Bohuslav MartinB were two of the most prominent Nationalistic composers of their respective countries during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Their musical patriotism incorporates the unique paths of their lives as socially isolated and self-taught composers as expressed their outstanding Nationalistic compositions produced through the period of history encompassing the two World Wars.In the first chapter of this dissertation, a brief biography of Elgar is presented and the essential aspects of his formative years influencing him to become a self-taught musician are discussed. The second chapter demonstrates Elgar's musical characteristics through the study of a selection of his masterpieces. In the third chapter, a brief biography of Martinti is presented along with a history of his musical development, characterized by his social isolation during four different periods of his life-his residences in PoliCka, Prague, Paris, and then in the United States. The fourth chapter considers MartinB's musical characteristics as revealed through the study of a selection of his greatest works. In support of this doctoral project, I performed two recitals of cello works by Elgar and Martini3 at the University of Maryland, College Park. The first recital, accompanied by Susan Slingland and Hiroko Yamazaki, included three of Martini3's works, Sonata No. 2 for Cello and Piano (1941); Variations on a Theme of Rossini for Cello and Piano (1 942); and Sonata No. 3 for Cello and Piano (1952). The second recital, accompanied by Wonyoung Chang and Naoko Takao, presented Martini3's Sonata No. 1 for Cello and Piano (1939) and Elgar's Concerto for Cello and Orchestra Op. 85 in E minor (1 919).

Podredumbre del pie del tomate, causada por Fusarium solani (Mart.) Sacc.

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Coat color dilution in mice because of inactivation of the melanoma antigen MART-1.

Melanoma antigen recognized by T cells 1 (MART-1) is a melanoma-specific antigen, which has been thoroughly studied in the context of immunotherapy against malignant melanoma and which is found only in the pigment cell lineage. However, its exact function and involvement in pigmentation is not clearly understood. Melanoma antigen recognized by T cells 1 has been shown to interact with the melanosomal proteins Pmel17 and OA1. To understand the function of MART-1 in pigmentation, we developed a new knockout mouse model. Mice deficient in MART-1 are viable, but loss of MART-1 leads to a coat color phenotype, with a reduction in total melanin content of the skin and hair. Lack of MART-1 did not affect localization of melanocyte-specific proteins nor maturation of Pmel17. Melanosomes of hair follicle melanocytes in MART-1 knockout mice displayed morphological abnormalities, which were exclusive to stage III and IV melanosomes. In conclusion, our results suggest that MART-1 is a pigmentation gene that is required for melanosome biogenesis and/or maintenance.

Melan-A/MART-1-specific CD4 T cells in melanoma patients: identification of new epitopes and ex vivo visualization of specific T cells by MHC class II tetramers.

Over the past decade, many efforts have been made to identify MHC class II-restricted epitopes from different tumor-associated Ags. Melan-A/MART-1(26-35) parental or Melan-A/MART-1(26-35(A27L)) analog epitopes have been widely used in melanoma immunotherapy to induce and boost CTL responses, but only one Th epitope is currently known (Melan-A51-73, DRB1*0401 restricted). In this study, we describe two novel Melan-A/MART-1-derived sequences recognized by CD4 T cells from melanoma patients. These epitopes can be mimicked by peptides Melan-A27-40 presented by HLA-DRB1*0101 and HLA-DRB1*0102 and Melan-A25-36 presented by HLA-DQB1*0602 and HLA-DRB1*0301. CD4 T cell clones specific for these epitopes recognize Melan-A/MART-1+ tumor cells and Melan-A/MART-1-transduced EBV-B cells and recognition is reduced by inhibitors of the MHC class II presentation pathway. This suggests that the epitopes are naturally processed and presented by EBV-B cells and melanoma cells. Moreover, Melan-A-specific Abs could be detected in the serum of patients with measurable CD4 T cell responses specific for Melan-A/MART-1. Interestingly, even the short Melan-A/MART-1(26-35(A27L)) peptide was recognized by CD4 T cells from HLA-DQ6+ and HLA-DR3+ melanoma patients. Using Melan-A/MART-1(25-36)/DQ6 tetramers, we could detect Ag-specific CD4 T cells directly ex vivo in circulating lymphocytes of a melanoma patient. Together, these results provide the basis for monitoring of naturally occurring and vaccine-induced Melan-A/MART-1-specific CD4 T cell responses, allowing precise and ex vivo characterization of responding T cells.

Efecto del agua residual en el desarrollo-interacción del lirio acuático (Eichhornia crassipes) (Mart y Zucc) Solms.) y el perifitón de la zona rizoidal [por] Vladimir Sánchez Hernández.

Tesis (Maestría en Ciencias con Especialidad en Ecología Acuática) U.A.N.L.

Ecuaciones de volumen y funciones de ahusamiento para Pinus durangensis Mart. y Pinus teocote Schl. et Cham. del ejido Vencedores, San Dimas, Durango, México [por] Cruz Contreras Aviña

Tesis (Maestría en Ciencias Forestales) U.A.N.L.

Les stratégies d'organisation syndicale dans les multinationales du secteur des services traditionnels : le cas de Wal-Mart Canada Inc.

Ce mémoire tente d’identifier la nature du lien entre les stratégies d’organisation syndicale et le résultat des campagnes de syndicalisation. À l’aide d’une étude du cas des campagnes d’organisation menées par les Travailleurs et travailleuses unis de l’alimentation et du commerce (TUAC) chez Wal-Mart au Québec, nous avons examiné l’impact que peuvent avoir différentes variables sur le succès d’une campagne. La littérature sur le renouveau syndical nous a permis d’identifier trois types de campagnes, soit la campagne traditionnelle, la campagne intégrale et la campagne de mouvement social, et nous a amenés à postuler que le type de campagne privilégié aura un effet sur l’impact de la campagne. Nos résultats nous permettent d’arriver à trois conclusions. Premièrement, nous notons deux tactiques relevant de la campagne traditionnelle ayant eu un impact positif sur le résultat des campagnes : l’utilisation de la technique du blitz et le recrutement de poteaux solides. Deuxièmement, le degré d’opposition patronale à la syndicalisation semble avoir un impact sur le degré de succès d’une campagne. Troisièmement, l’analyse des résultats nous permet de constater l’impact significatif du cadre juridique. L’un des éléments les plus importants est l’accréditation par décompte des adhésions comparativement à l’accréditation suite à un vote.

Wal-Mart et la liberté d'association : un recul des libertés politiques au Québec?

Le 2 avril 2004, le magasin Wal-Mart de Jonquière devient le premier établissement de cette multinationale à se syndiquer en Amérique du Nord. Moins d'un an plus tard, le 9 février 2005, la compagnie Wal-Mart annonce la fermeture de son magasin de Jonquière, le jour même où le ministre du Travail nommait un arbitre en vertu du Code du travail pour fixer la première convention collective. Certains des ex-employés du magasin de Jonquière décident alors de porter plainte à la Commission des relations de travail en vertu des articles 15 à 17 du Code du travail du Québec (L.R.Q. ch. C-27), arguant la prise de mesures illégales par Wal-Mart en représailles à l'exercice d'activités syndicales. En compensation, les salariés demandent d'être réintégrés dans leurs emplois.

Proposta de millora de la qualitat de les aigües residuals de Sant Martí Sescorts

Diagnòsi de les aigües residuals de sant martí Sescorts i proposta de millora de la qualitat d' aquestes aigues residuals

La observaci??n de las aves en el valle de San Mart??n del Rey Aurelio

El objetivo de esta obra es dar a conocer las aves que viven cerca de casa, ya que se centra en la parte baja del concejo lo que implica la exclusi??n de aves que viven en la parte alta como el cern??calo y las chovas. La mayor??a de las aves que se incluyen son comunes a otras partes de Asturias y muchas son abundantes en toda la regi??n. El principal fin de la obra es acercar al lector-alumno el mundo de las aves para sensibilizarle en la lucha por la protecci??n de las aves. Se describe el ??rea de estudio, los ecosistemas de la zona a trav??s de las estaciones del a??o, c??mo identificar las aves y, por ??ltimo, una gu??a de especies, lista y clasificaci??n de las aves en la que se d?? el nombre cient??fico, el com??n y el nombre en asturiano, un dibujo en color del ave y una descripci??n de sus caracter??siticas, forma de reproducci??n, nido, etc...

Martí Casals, metge rural

Vinculada al llegat dels metges rurals, neix a Sant Feliu de Guíxols la Càtedra Martí Casals del Metge Rural. Un dels objectius és estimular l'aproximació interdisciplinària a l'estudi de la medicina i la salut rural, per tal de desfer els tòpics que situaven el camp com un desert mèdic

La observaci??n de las aves en el valle de San Mart??n del Rey Aurelio. Es f??cil observar aves. Estudio de las aves del valle de San Mart??n del Rey Aurelio

el ISBN de la publicaci??n es 84-7847-196-0 y D.L.: AS-1130/93