The persistence of memory

The Persistence of Memory is a history of the public memory of transatlantic slavery in the largest slave-trading port city in Europe, from the end of the 18th century into the 21st century; from history to memory. Mapping this public memory over more than two centuries reveals the ways in which dissonant pasts, rather than being ‘forgotten histories’, persist over time as a contested public debate. This public memory, intimately intertwined with constructions of ‘place’ and ‘identity’, has been shaped by legacies of transatlantic slavery itself, as well as other events, contexts and phenomena along its trajectory, revealing the ways in which current narratives and debate around difficult histories have histories of their own. By the 21st century, Liverpool, once the ‘slaving capital of the world’, had more permanent and long-lasting memory work relating to transatlantic slavery than any other British city. The long history of how Liverpool, home to Britain’s oldest continuous black presence, has publicly ‘remembered’ its own slaving past, how this has changed over time and why, is of central significance and relevance to current and ongoing efforts to face contested histories, particularly those surrounding race, slavery and empire

Off The Pedestal

This paper considers the fall of the statue of Edward Colston in long historical perspective and reflects on the place of history, memory and ‘heritage’ within this. The statue has its own long history of protest and challenge, and this paper makes the case for telling the whole history around both its erection and rejection in Bristol

The persistence of memory

The Persistence of Memory is a history of the public memory of transatlantic slavery in the largest slave-trading port city in Europe, from the end of the 18th century into the 21st century; from history to memory. Mapping this public memory over more than two centuries reveals the ways in which dissonant pasts, rather than being ‘forgotten histories’, persist over time as a contested public debate. This public memory, intimately intertwined with constructions of ‘place’ and ‘identity’, has been shaped by legacies of transatlantic slavery itself, as well as other events, contexts and phenomena along its trajectory, revealing the ways in which current narratives and debate around difficult histories have histories of their own. By the 21st century, Liverpool, once the ‘slaving capital of the world’, had more permanent and long-lasting memory work relating to transatlantic slavery than any other British city. The long history of how Liverpool, home to Britain’s oldest continuous black presence, has publicly ‘remembered’ its own slaving past, how this has changed over time and why, is of central significance and relevance to current and ongoing efforts to face contested histories, particularly those surrounding race, slavery and empire

Development And Evaluation Of A Firefighter Physical Performance Program For Undergraduate Fire And Safety Students

The number one on-duty cause of death in the fire service is heart attacks. The International Association of Firefighters and the International Association of Fire Chiefs teamed up to create the Candidate Physical Ability Test (CPAT). Fire departments across the nation will have consistent physical performance tests to hire more physically capable candidates as part of the Wellness-Fitness Initiative (International Association of Fire Fighters, 2014). Eastern Kentucky University is a nationally recognized school for its fire science program; however students are not required to take educational classes to better prepare them for physical performance tests. Students starting in a training habit at a younger age and preparing for physical performance tests would not only better prepare students for the real world, but also help in reducing the risk of heart related fire service deaths. Students in this study participated in a physical performance test which involved firefighter job related tasks. Students in the training group participated in a prescribed training for six weeks and were then retested to determine if those that were under a specified training program would show improved physical performance. Conclusively, while neither the control nor treatment groups were large enough to be representative of the population, it can be recommended to be a class on campus acting as an elective credit for students. Physical preparation will better prepare Eastern Kentucky University Fire Protection Administration students for a better career with the goal of creating the habit of health and wellness and reducing the risk of heart related deaths

PULMONARY EMBOLISM IN A COLLEGIATE SOCCER PLAYER

Background: Pulmonary embolism is a blood clot that occurs in the lungs, which decreases the oxygen levels in the body. Large or multiple pulmonary emboli can be fatal. This case involves a 20 year old female soccer player (goalkeeper) who was diagnosed with a pulmonary embolism during the middle of the regular season. Upon initial assessment, the athlete presented with soreness and redness over her left distal adductors after getting cleated during practice a few days earlier. The initial assessment was adductor tendinitis and treated conservatively. Subsequently, the area became hot, red, and painful and the athlete was removed from practice. Eventually signs and symptoms resolved and the athlete returned to full participation. Several weeks later, the athlete presented with right sided chest pain and visited the campus health center. Differential diagnosis: Musculoskeletal pain, pericarditis, pleuritis. Treatment: The athlete was referred to the emergency room after blood work was performed. The athlete was told she could not exercise for at least three months. During this time, she was placed on anticoagulants. After the season ended, the athlete was told she could no longer play contact sports after a CT scan revealed pulmonary embolism. Uniqueness: Typically, patients with pulmonary embolism will present with chest pain, shortness of breath, and hypoxia. In addition, the incidence of pulmonary embolism is extremely rare in young, healthy athletes with no significant medical history. Conclusion: Although most patients with pulmonary embolism have had surgery or are elderly and generally unhealthy, the majority tend to recover. These patients tend to have recurrent pulmonary emboli in the future after their primary embolism. In a young, healthy population, factors that increase the risk of developing pulmonary embolism are cancer, fractures of the hip or leg, oral contraceptives, major surgery, acute medical illness, obesity, or a sedentary lifestyle. It is critical that athletic trainers recognize early signs and symptoms of pulmonary embolism which warrants emergency management. Word Count: 31