The Impact of Technological Innovations on the Historiography and Theory of Cinema, Montreal, Canada, 1–6 November 2011

The international conference “The Impact of Technological Innovations on the Historiography and Theory of Cinema” was a large six-day event that took place in Montreal’s Cinémathèque québécoise. The conference featured over a hundred speakers, including distinguished academics and theorists such as Bernard Stiegler, Tom Gunning and W.J.T. Mitchell, among others. It was organised by André Gaudreault of the University of Montreal and Martin Lefebvre of Concordia, both known primarily, although by no means exclusively, for their contributions to the study of early film. Taking as its focus a more general theoretical and historical perspective, the chosen papers and invited speakers (Gunning, Thomas Elsaesser, Charlie Keil) did, to some degree, support a predilection towards early cinema studies

Tierra, desastres y movilidad en el Pacífico Sur

La adaptabilidad de los sistemas de tierras consuetudinarias se merece un mayor reconocimiento en los marcos políticos sobre los desastres o el cambio climático

Alien Registration- Fitzpatrick, Daniel (Limestone, Aroostook County)

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Making financial markets safer for consumers: lessons from consumer goods markets and beyond

In the wake of the mortgage meltdown, policymakers are discussing how best to protect consumers in financial product markets.Consumer protection ; Financial markets

Recent Decisions

Executive Power--President Has the Power to Block and Transfer Iranian Assets, Nullify Prejudgment Attachments, and Suspend Claims of United States Nationals in Implementing Executive Agreement for Release of Hostages Petitioner sued the United States and the Secretary of the Treasury to enjoin enforcement of Treasury Department regulations and executive orders implementing an executive agreement with Iran that would nullify petitioner\u27s prejudgment attachment of Iranian bank assets and prevent further litigation of its claim against Iran. The events leading up to this suit are relevant to a discussion of the legal issues

A Mechanistic Study on the Non-genotoxic Carcinogenicity of the Food Contaminant Semicarbazide

Semicarbazide was brought to the forefront of scientific discussions by the scientific community in the early 2000’s as the substance was discovered in several food products from both synthetic and natural sources. Although semicarbazide was processed through several toxicological assays and classified as a non-genotoxic carcinogen, underwhelming amounts of toxicological data exists for the compound. The present study is one of the first in-vitro studies to examine the relationship between sub-pathophysiological concentrations of reactive oxygen species and the anomalous non-genotoxic carcinogenicity induced by semicarbazide through the upregulation of intracellular signalling pathways. A novel finding of the present study was where NRK cells were exposed to micromolar concentrations of semicarbazide, an inverse relationship between protein kinase C activity, and free radical concentration proportionally increases \u3e 2-fold. It is the hypothesis of the present study that the \u3e2-fold increase in free radical concentration and upregulation of protein kinase C from the 0.01mM treatment of semicarbazide has the capacity to alter physiological signalling mechanisms into a sub- pathophysiological state. These changes in the cellular environment could be the initiation mechanism that facilitates the manifestation of cancer in a cell population. The induced upregulation of protein kinase C activity within NRK cells by semicarbazide can be extrapolated to downstream mediators of the Ca2+ dependent signalling pathway and the mitogen activated protein kinase signalling pathway. The hypothesis of the present study concludes by highlighting the importance of these pathways in the manifestation of semicarbazide induced non-genotoxic carcinogenicity. In conclusion, this study classifies semicarbazide as an intracellular signalling mitogen based on its capacity to modulate protein kinase C activity and the concentrations of intracellular reactive oxygen species

Ritual and Sacrifice

Ritual and Sacrifice is an orchestral work that was composed for the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra. While the title provokes vivid and troubling imagery, the piece is metaphorical and focuses on the thoughts one might have when faced with troubling times. Often to overcome our struggles we commit to regimented practices to regain our strength and maintain ourselves. These "rituals" are represented in the beginning of Ritual and Sacrifice with a solemn musical introduction featuring a dark yet rising musical motive that is first introduced by the harp and piano. Keeping true to the rituals required of us becomes difficult as time goes on, and the path ahead may no longer be certain. Following the introduction of Ritual and Sacrifice I emulate these tense feelings of uncertainty by having two subsections that both get gradually louder and more dissonant. However, the musical conflict eventually grows to a breaking point, and composure is regained with a ritualistic timpani entrance. The music becomes more melodic and lyrical at this point, and while it begins solemnly, it becomes a section full of peace and hope. This hopeful section represents moments where we are reassured in life and have faith that our endeavors are not in vain. Throughout the middle section of Ritual and Sacrifice, I explore the momentary peace, growing internal turmoil, and absolute confusion resulting from running away from our problems. Ultimately, the thoughts that plague us will not go away on their own, and eventually sacrifice is required to move on to the serenity we so desire and need.Includes bibliographical references