Absorption spectrum of the quasar HS1603+3820 I. Observations and data analysis

We present the analysis of multi-wavelength observations of bright quasar HS1603+3820: the optical data taken with the MMT and Keck telescopes, and X-ray data obtained with the Chandra X-ray Observatory. The optical spectra contain a very large number of absorption lines from numerous heavy elements. We derived X-ray properties of HS1603. The quasar has the optical-to-X-ray slope index alpha_ox of 1.70, which is on the high end of the typical range for radio quiet QSOs. We found 49 individual heavy element absorption clouds, which can be grouped into eleven distinct systems. We determined column densities and redshifts of the individual components. Absorbers from the associated system which is likely spatially closest to the QSO show large CIV to HI column density ratio, reaching ca.20.Comment: Accepted for publication in A&A, 17 pages, 11 figures, 5 table

Absorption spectra of Q 0000-263 and Q 1442+101

Studying the Lyman-alpha forest allows us to trace the cosmological distribution of matter through time, and may reveal insights into important questions such as the onset of galaxy formation. An equation for determining the number of Lyman-alpha absorption lines per redshift per rest equivalent in the Lyman-alpha forest is given. For a nonevolving population of clouds gamma = 1 for q(sub 0) = 0, and gamma = 0.5 for q(sub 0) = 0.5. A detailed study of the Lyman-alpha forests of Q 1442+101 at z(sub em) = 3.54 and Q 0000-263 at z(sub em) = 4.11

A Uniform Analysis of the Ly-alpha forest at z = 0 - 5: I. The sample and distribution of clouds at z > 1.7

We present moderate resolution data for 39 QSOs at z $\approx$ 2 obtained at the Multiple Mirror Telescope. These data are combined with spectra of comparable resolution of 60 QSOs with redshifts greater than 1.7 found in the literature to investigate the distribution of Ly-alpha forest lines in redshift and equivalent width. We find a value for $\gamma$, the parameter describing the number distribution of Ly-alpha forest lines in redshift, of $1.88\pm0.22$ for lines stronger than a rest equivalent width of 0.32 $\AA$, in good agreement with some previous studies. The Kolmogorov-Smirnov test was applied to the data and it is found that this single power law is a good fit over the relevant redshift ranges. Simulations of the Lyman alpha forest were performed to determine the completeness of the line lists and to test how well the analysis the underlying line statistics, given this level of completeness.Comment: minor corrections to text, 37 Latex pages, 11 encapsulated Postscript figures, uses emulateapj.sty, To appear in the Sept. 2000 ApJS, line lists and spectra available at http://qso.as.arizona.edu/~jscott/Spectra/index.htm

Kira jako (nie)obcy : o protagoniście mangi Death Note Takeshi Obaty i Tsugumi Ohby

The article analyzes the alienation of the main character of the manga series Death Note, who owns the Death Notebook referred to in the title. The said notebook allows to kill any person. Drawing upon the theses of Michel Foucault related to the rights of monarchs of bygone times to condemn individuals to death, and to ritualizing death itself, the author of the article shows Kira as a continuator of the said monarchs. The motif of death from the hands of another person is indicated as a form of revenge for harms suffered by one, based on considerations by Jean Baudrillard. The text also aims to show that comic books are not just entertainment for the masses, but can convey serious content instead

Czystość krwi ponad wszystko : cykl o Harrym Potterze z perspektywy ideologii narodowego socjalizmu

The text analyses the Harry Potter series by Joanne Rowling from the perspective of eugenics and the ideology of National Socialism. What is indicated and examined are the statements or attitudes of heroes that may be considered part of the Nazi discourse, implemented in the novel by the author. The aim of the paper is to show that this cycle may be a pretext for teachers to initiate the discussion on eugenics, Nazism, as well as broadly understood ideology

"Our periodical is for you" : about the journal "Głos Siemianowicki" (1936-1937)

Artykuł ma na celu przedstawienie krótkiej historii pisma "Głos Siemianowicki". Była to gazeta lokalna wydawana na terenie Siemianowic Śląskich w latach 1936-1937. Na jej łamach starano się walczyć z przejawami dyskryminacji mieszkańców Siemianowic czy szykanowania ludzi pochodzenia śląskiego. Oprócz tematyki lokalnej periodyk dostarczał także informacji o ważnych wydarzeniach w kraju i za granicą. Zastosowaną metodą badawczą w niniejszym artykule jest analiza źródeł, oparta na całościowym przestudiowaniu dostępnego materiału.The article aims to present a short history of the magazine "Głos Siemianowicki". It was a local newspaper published in Siemianowice Śląskie in the years 1936-1937. On its pages, attempts were made to combat the discrimination of the inhabitants of Siemianowice or the harassment of people of Silesian origin. In addition to local topics, the periodical also provided information about important events, both domestic and foreign. The research method used in this article is the analysis of sources, based on a comprehensive study of the available material