The life, work and thought of John Angell James (1785-1859)

John Angell James (1785-1859) was one of the most prominent - Nonconformist ministers in Britain during the first sixty years of the last century. Trained for the ministry By the venerable Dr. Bogue at the Gosport Independent Academy, James became minister of the Carre Lane Church of Birmingham at the age of twenty and during his life-long work with this congregation saw its membership increase to over a thousand and the regular attendance at each service on Sunday rise to almost two thousand. Pre-eminently a minister in the tradition of the Evangelical Revival of the eighteenth century, he early distinguished himself as a preacher of exceptional ability and from the beginning determined to make the "conversion" and "care" of souls the goal of his work. A prolific, popular writer, he was skilled in making the evangelical message vital to the practical needs of people in his time, but neither his training nor his ability enabled him to move in the higher intellectual spheres. His most famous work The Anxious Inquirer After Salvation Directed and Encouraged reached a circulation of over a million copies and is representative of the practical evangelical bent of his thought.As a pastor he had his weaknesses, but he did develop a vigorous organizational program in his church and was instrumental in the formation of several Congregational Churches in and around Birmingham. As a Congregationalist he was undoubtedly one of his denomination's most prominent leaders. By hia pen and through his personal influence he took an active part in the movement toward and formation of the Congregational Union of England and Wales, in the framing of the Union'3 Declaration of Faith and Order, in the life and -work of Spring Hill College, and in the formation of a Pastor's • Retiring Fund. But he was not sectarian in his denominationalism. He identified himself with the most prominent Evangelical organisations of his time and sought to bring Christians closer together by various ways, but most notably through his leadership in the formation and work of the Evangelical Alliance* He was a continual advocate of the need for revival among Christians and was one of the most indefatigable promoters of foreign missions. He was especially interested in China and it was largely through his influence that funds were collected to send over two million Hew testaments to the Chinese. The response in China, however, soon made it inadvisable to print and distribute all of the Hew Testaments at once, but the money collected in this scheme provided for the total expenditure of the British and Foreign Bible Society in China for twenty years. James's last gesture for China was a call for one hundred missionaries, but this overture did not achieve noticeable results. Taking all into consideration, therefore, it must be said that James's significance in his own time was not in the realm of intellectual achievement but in his devotion to Christ and in his successful,practical efforts to extend and strengthen His Kingdom

Gun Carrying Among Adolescents

Outdoor education is a promising educational field that can support indoor education and provide benefits beyond the evidentknowledge. Outdoor and indoor education together can formulate the ground for an integrated learning. In Greece, like manycountries, outdoor education and its potential contribution to the learning process have not been clearly and intentionally testedyet, even though the country tends to follow a progressive educational philosophy. This research focuses on the subject ofmathematics and explores the connections between the existing philosophy and practices of mathematics education in Greece andoutdoor education theory and practice. Following the method of content analysis, the connections were identified through theexistence of basic outdoor education concepts in the mathematics textbooks of the last three grades of primary school. Althoughthe expectations, because of the lack of personal experiences, could not be high, the application of outdoor education seems to befar from impossible in Greece. It could rather flourish even without any changes in the books, when its potentialities are realizedby the teachers

After Initial Accreditation - The PHAB Annual Report

Background: Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) was the first health district in Georgia to achieve accreditation by the Public Health Accreditation Board (PHAB) (accredited on May 12, 2015). Since then, two additional health districts, DeKalb (3-5) and Gwinnett, Newton, and Rockdale County Health Departments (3-4), have achieved accreditation. Efforts are underway among health districts statewide to become accredited, yet, little is known about life after accreditation. This presentation will highlight CDPH’s approach to submitting the PHAB Annual Report, which is required of health departments in order to maintain their accreditation status. Methods: CDPH will provide an overview of the PHAB Annual Report process and requirements. We will also share the process we used to construct a one-year timeline to prepare for the submission of the Annual Report and organize the Accreditation Team. CDPH will also provide a preview of the electronic submission process using ePHAB. Finally, CDPH will share tips, including lessons learned while preparing and submitting the Annual Report during July-August 2016. We will also discuss our experiences since submission and feedback received from PHAB’s Evaluation and Quality Improvement Committee. Results: CDPH will share knowledge and experiences related to the submission and feedback received of its first PHAB Annual Report, which was submitted August 2016. Conclusions: Health departments devote a tremendous amount of time, money, and energy to become accredited; however, the journey continues through the submission of PHAB Annual Progress Reports and reaccreditation planning. Keywords: Accreditation, PHAB, PHAB Annual Repor

A Survey of the Benthic Macroinvertebrates of the Big Spring Basin, Iowa

Benthic macroinvertebrates were collected in the Big Spring Basin, located in northeastern Iowa, from May through October 1988. The purpose of the study was to develop baseline information on the benthic organisms present in the basin. A total of 167 taxa including seven species of leeches, five genera of snails, three genera of clams, one crayfish genus and over 150 taxa of aquatic insects were identified with the majority of the organisms having been reported in Iowa previously. Benthic organisms not usually encountered in Iowa include the planarian, Cura formanii; the isopod, Lirceus; the beedes, Enrxhrus, Hydrophilus, and llybius; the chironomids, Diamesa and Prodiamesa; the mayfly, Stenacron candidum; the damselfly, Archilestes grandis; the dragonfly, Aeshna tuberculifera; the sconefly, Claassenia and the caddisfly, Helicopsyche borealis. The variety and distribution of benthic organisms within the Big Spring Basin reflect the numerous habitats in the various stream segments. Many of the benthic organisms collected, especially chose not reported before, are known to prefer clear, cold water streams such as those found in the Big Spring Basin. The continued existence of this aquatic life is dependent upon, at a minimum, maintaining current water quality conditions in the basin

Development of Industrial Management Curriculum for North Texas State College

This thesis will concentrate on a two-fold purpose: first, to determine whether an industrial management program at North Texas State College is justified; and second, to present a broad outline that will form a foundation upon which the content of such a program can be based

Kaizen: Improving Patient flow

Background: Since Cobb & Douglas Public Health (CDPH) achieved accreditation in May 2015, efforts to mature a culture of quality have been emphasized. In addition, the Adult Health Clinic moved to a new facility in Spring 2016. This move has improved many patient flow issues, but also has had unexpected consequences that spurred interest in doing several quality improvement (QI) projects. Methods: Rather than doing one QI project at a time, a kaizen event was held. Kaizen is a Japanese term for continuous improvement. This workshop allowed the Adult Health Team to plan seven QI projects and implement them simultaneously over the next several weeks. After the first six weeks of implementation, nearly 14 different projects were in various stages of the PlanDo-Study-Act (PDSA) cycle. Baseline average patient flow for 1880 patient encounters was 75.11 minutes. Results: Results are still pending. Preliminary results reflect increased collaboration among clinic staff and an increase in staff members taking the initiative to make improvements. Employee morale has improved, and employee and customer satisfaction seems to be improved. Conclusions: The Adult Health Clinic used the LEAN methodology to reduce waste in the patient flow process and used the PDSA framework to structure their 14 QI projects. A kaizen event allows rapid improvements to be planned and implemented in a short period of time

“Better workplaces are good for everyone”: An interview with Natalie Grant of SMTJ about motherhood, working in television and the Covid-19 pandemic

Natalie Grant is a freelance series producer primarily working in entertainment and reality television and codirector of Share My Telly Job (SMTJ), an organisation that exists to promote job-sharing and the normalisation of other forms of flexible working in the UK television and film industry, such as condensed hours and part-time work, in order to encourage better equality, diversity and inclusion. In this interview by Helen Kennedy and Jack Newsinger, held via email in December 2021, Grant talks about her experiences as a mother working in television, what led to her becoming a campaigner, and how more flexible kinds of work can promote greater equality and diversity in the television industry workforce