Judas Maccabaeus, Handel's victory oratorio of 1747, and its development in London performances until 1744

By the time of Handel's death in 1759, Judas Maccabaeus had become the composer's second most popular oratorio: it received thirty-three London performances during the composer's lifetime, and continued to receive regular performances in London from 1760 until 1774. This thesis begins with a review of the historical and social, events which led to the composition of Judas Maccabaeus in 1746. Then the evolution of the libretto and music up to the first performance on 1 April 1747 is traced. The form of Handel's first performing version is reconstructed, involving the interpretation of early sources and the correction of errors found in available published editions of the work. Chapters 4-6 trace the subsequent versions of the work, as presented by Handel and his immediate successors in London. Evidence from the conducting score used by Handel and J. C. Smith the younger, and from early manuscript copies of the score and contemporary word-books, is linked with information about successive casts of solo singers. Newlyfound material has enabled a revision to be made of previous assumptions concerning Handel's performing versions during 1747-1750. The content of Judas Maccabaeus from 1751 until the composer's death in 1759 is charted season by season, and the continued development of Judas Maccabaeus from 1760 until. 1774, previously ignored by commentators, is dealt with comprehensively. Finally the critical reception of the oratorio between 1747 and 1774 is reviewed. This study clarifies many details relevant for future performances and new editions of Judas Maccabaeus, and presents a history of the work's development in performance, comparable to the published studies of Messiah

MAKNA TRADISI TUTU KUBI PADA UPACARA KEMATIAN SUKU NOPALA KAJIAN SEMIOTIKA ROLAND BARTHES

Penelitian ini berjudul “makna tradisi tutu kubi pada upacara kemattian suku nopala kajian semiotika Roland Barthes”. Tutu kubi adalah salah satu tradisi upacara kematian yang dilakukan saat jenasah akan di makamkan. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk mengetahui makna dari tradisi tutu kubi menggunakan kajian semiotika Roland Barthes. Metode yang digunakan dalam penelitian ini adalah metode deskriptif kualitatif. Data ini dikumpulkan menggunakan tiga teknik, yaitu teknik simak, wawancara bebas, dan dokumentasi. Hasil dari penelitian ini adalah dalam tradisi tutu kubi ada Tahat bait, Atoen amaf, Tutu kubi, Tel’le, dan Tapan nain ‘nesan nabal. Dalam istilah bahasa dawan, tahat bait artinya makan perpisahan, atoen amaf artinya saudara laki-laki dari ibu, tutu kubi artinya memecahkan tempurung kelapa, tel’le artinya keliling, dan tapan nain’nesan nabal artinya kulit jatuh tapi isi pedang tetap ada

Structure et propriétés de mélanges d'élastomères chargés de noir de carbone (étude des coupages NR / SBR et BR / SBR)

Les objectifs de cette thèse consistent à identifier les morphologies adoptées par des mélanges d élastomères chargés en noir de carbone, à étudier l influence de l introduction de charges sur ces morphologies mais aussi de détecter la localisation de la charge dans ces mélanges. Dans une dernière partie, l impact de ces différentes structures sur les défauts d extrusion est abordé. Ces travaux concernent l étude des coupages caoutchouc naturel / styrene-butadiene rubber (NR / SBR) et polybutadiène / styrene-butadiene rubber (BR / SBR) non vulcanisés. Dans un premier temps, les morphologies adoptées par ces mélanges non chargés ont été identifiées grâce à plusieurs protocoles expérimentaux. L influence de l introduction de noir de carbone ainsi que l étude de la localisation de la charge dans ces mélanges ont constitué une seconde étape dans ces travaux. Aucune localisation préférentielle de la charge n a été détectée pour ces mélanges. Un système ségrégé a donc été réalisé par la suite. Enfin, le comportement en extrusion de ces mélanges a été simulé par rhéométrie capillaire et des observations de défauts d aspect ont été faites. La ségrégation du noir de carbone ne semble pas entraîner la création de défauts d aspect, sauf dans le cas d une localisation dans la matriceThe purpose of this project is to investigate the morphology of elastomeric blends filled with carbon black, the localization of the filler in these blends and the structure impact on their processing. This work concerns uncured natural rubber / styrene-butadiene rubber (NR / SBR) blends and butadiene rubber / styrene-butadiene rubber (BR / SBR) blends. Firstly, the morphology of these blends unfilled was described by different experimental procedures over the entire composition range. Secondly, the impact of the filler on the morphology and the localization of it on the blends were studied. No preferential localization was observed in our case. Another blend with a segregation was realized. And finally, the processing of these elastomeric blends was simulated by capillary rheology to detect the formation of flow instabilities. Few melt fractures were observed, except when the filler is localized in the matrixST ETIENNE-Bib. électronique (422189901) / SudocSudocFranceF

Engineering Hybrid Epitaxial InAsSb/Al Nanowire Materials for Stronger Topological Protection

The combination of strong spin-orbit coupling, large $g$-factors, and the coupling to a superconductor can be used to create a topologically protected state in a semiconductor nanowire. Here we report on growth and characterization of hybrid epitaxial InAsSb/Al nanowires, with varying composition and crystal structure. We find the strongest spin-orbit interaction at intermediate compositions in zincblende InAs$_{1-x}$Sb$_{x}$ nanowires, exceeding that of both InAs and InSb materials, confirming recent theoretical studies \cite{winkler2016topological}. We show that the epitaxial InAsSb/Al interfaces allows for a hard induced superconducting gap and 2$e$ transport in Coulomb charging experiments, similar to experiments on InAs/Al and InSb/Al materials, and find measurements consistent with topological phase transitions at low magnetic fields due to large effective $g$-factors. Finally we present a method to grow pure wurtzite InAsSb nanowires which are predicted to exhibit even stronger spin-orbit coupling than the zincblende structure.Comment: 10 pages and 5 figure

New Data on the Genesis and Evolution of the Primitive Magmas of Mount Cameroon: Contribution of Melt Inclusions

Mount Cameroon is a Plio-Quaternary volcanic massif, without a centralcrater, made up of more than 140 pyroclastic cones. It is one of theactive volcanoes of the Cameroon Volcanic Line. Mount Cameroon meltinclusions are found in microdroplets trapped in the early minerals (olivines)from the pyroclastic products. The analysis of these melt inclusions allowedus to find primitive liquids compared to lavas. Major elements study ofthe magmatic inclusions, trapped in the most magnesian olivines (Mg#84-86) of Mount Cameroon revealed “primitive” liquids of basanite and alkalibasalt type with variable composition compared to the much more uniformbasalts of the magmatic series of Mount Cameroon. The study of thesetrapped liquids shows that: (1) the original primitive lavas did not undergothe process of evolution by FC, but rather underwent fundamentally (orexclusively) the process of partial melting; (2) the emitted lavas, evolvedessentially by FC; (3) the variations in the trace element contents of theprimitive liquids directly reflect a variation in the rate of partial melting ofa homogeneous mantelic source. The very high La/Yb ratios of the MountCameroon melt inclusions (> 20) characterize a garnet lherzolite source.Spectra of the melt inclusions show a negative anomaly or depletion in K,Rb and Ba as those of HIMU. The “primitive” liquids and lavas of MountCameroon represent a co-genetic sequence formed by varying degrees ofpartial melting of a source considered as homogeneous

Reproductive outcomes in male childhood cancer survivors: a linked cancer-birth registry analysis

OBJECTIVE: Compare the risk of reproductive and infant outcomes between male childhood cancer survivors and a population-based comparison group. DESIGN: Retrospective cohort study. SETTING: 4 U.S. regions. PARTICIPANTS: Cancer registries identified males <20 years old diagnosed with cancer 1973-2000. Linked birth certificates identified first subsequent live offspring (n=470). Comparison subjects were identified from remaining birth certificates, frequency-matched on year and age at fatherhood, and race/ethnicity (n=4150). MAIN EXPOSURE: Cancer diagnosis prior to age 20. OUTCOME MEASURES: Pregnancy and infant outcomes identified from birth certificates. RESULTS: Compared with infants born to unaffected males, offspring of cancer survivors had a borderline risk of birth weight <2500 g (RR 1.43, 95% CI 0.99-2.05), with risk associated most strongly with younger age of cancer diagnosis and exposure to any chemotherapy (RR 1.96, 95% CI 1.22-3.17) or radiotherapy (RR 1.95, 95% CI 1.14-3.35). However, they were not at risk of being born prematurely, small for gestational age, having malformations or an altered male:female sex ratio. Overall, female partners of male survivors were not more likely to have maternal complications recorded on birth records versus the comparison group. However, preeclampsia was associated with some cancers, especially central nervous system tumors (RR 3.36, 95% CI 1.63-6.90). CONCLUSIONS: Most pregnancies resulting in live births among partners of male childhood cancer survivors were not at significantly greater risk of complications versus comparison subjects. The possibility of a paternal component affected by prior cancer history influencing predisposition towards some adverse perinatal outcomes merits further investigation

Pregnancy outcomes in female childhood and adolescent cancer survivors: a linked cancer-birth registry analysis

Objective: To compare birth outcomes among childhood and adolescent female cancer survivors who subsequently bear children, relative to those of women without cancer history. Design: Retrospective cohort study. Setting: 4 U.S. regions. Participants: Cancer registries identified girls <20 years, diagnosed with cancer 1973-2000. Linked birth records identified first live births after diagnosis (n=1898). Comparison subjects were selected from birth records (n=14278). Cervical/genital tract cancer cases were analyzed separately. Main Exposure: Cancer diagnosis <20 years. Outcome Measures: Infant low birth weight, preterm delivery, sex ratio, malformations, mortality, delivery method; maternal diabetes, anemia, preeclampsia. Results: Childhood cancer survivors’ infants were more likely to be preterm (relative risk [RR] 1.54, 95% CI 1.30-1.83) and weigh <2500 g (RR 1.31, 95% CI 1.10-1.57). For cervical/genital cancer patients’ offspring, estimates were 1.33 (95% CI 1.13, 1.56), and 1.29 (95% CI 1.10-1.53), respectively. There were no increased risks of malformations, infant death, or altered sex ratio, suggesting no increased germ cell mutagenicity. In exploratory analysis, bone cancer survivors had an increased risk of diabetes (RR 4.92, 95% CI 1.60-15.13), and anemia was more common among brain tumor survivors (RR 3.05, 95% CI 1.16-7.98) and childhood cancer survivors with initial treatment of chemotherapy only (RR 2.45, 95% CI 1.16-5.17). Conclusions: Infants of female childhood and adolescent cancer patients were not at increased risk of malformations or death. Increased occurrence of preterm delivery and low birth weight suggest close monitoring is warranted. Increased diabetes and anemia among sub-groups have not been reported, suggesting areas for study

Letter to the Editor : Attitudes among Spanish general dentists in relation to burning mouth syndrome: Results of a national survey

Thouret Jacques-Guillaume, Lapoule Jean-Denis-Louis, Talleyrand Périgord Charles Maurice de, Goupil de Préfeln Guillaume François, Populus Marc Etienne, Cochard Claude Alexis, Muguet de Nanthou François Felix, Merlin (de Douai), Toulongeon Emmanuel-François, vicomte de, Tronchet François Denis. Discussion de l'article 4 du titre II du décret sur les droits féodaux, lors de la séance du 27 février 1790. In: Archives Parlementaires de 1787 à 1860 - Première série (1787-1799) Tome XI - Du 24 décembre 1789 au 1er mars 1790. Paris : Librairie Administrative P. Dupont, 1880. pp. 725-727