Lees and Moonshine: Remembering Richard III, 1485-1635

Published version of article deposited in accordance with Sherpa Romeo guidelines. © University of Chicago Press, 2010publication-status: AcceptedNot long after Shakespeare’s birth (1564) the last witnesses to the reign of Richard III (1483-85) would have reached the end of their lives. Richard III (c. 1592) occupies a distinctive historical moment in relation to its subject – a period after the extinction of living memory, but still within the horizon of communicative memory, the period in which stories and recollections may be transmitted across multiple generations. This essay explores how memories and “postmemories” of Richard’s reign were preserved, transmitted and transformed over the course of the sixteenth century and into the seventeenth. Whilst reflecting the powerful influence of emerging contexts including the Reformation and, ultimately, Shakespeare’s play, these memories remained distinct from and sometimes at odds with textual history. They survived because they offered their bearers a resource for interpreting and resisting the predicaments of the present, from the problem of tyranny to the legacies of the Reformation

Functionalization of Ti-40Nb implant material with strontium by reactive sputtering

Background: Surface functionalization of orthopedic implants with pharmaceutically active agents is a modern approach to enhance osseointegration in systemically altered bone. A local release of strontium, a verified bone building therapeutic agent, at the fracture site would diminish side effects, which could occur otherwise by oral administration. Strontium surface functionalization of specially designed titanium-niobium (Ti-40Nb) implant alloy would provide an advanced implant system that is mechanically adapted to altered bone with the ability to stimulate bone formation. Methods: Strontium-containing coatings were prepared by reactive sputtering of strontium chloride (SrCl2) in a self-constructed capacitively coupled radio frequency (RF) plasma reactor. Film morphology, structure and composition were investigated by scanning electron microscopy (SEM), time of flight secondary ion mass spectrometry (ToF-SIMS) and X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy (XPS). High-resolution transmission electron microscopy (HR-TEM) was used for the investigation of thickness and growth direction of the product layer. TEM lamellae were prepared using the focused ion beam (FIB) technique. Bioactivity of the surface coatings was tested by cultivation of primary human osteoblasts and subsequent analysis of cell morphology, viability, proliferation and differentiation. The results are correlated with the amount of strontium that is released from the coating in biomedical buffer solution, quantified by inductively coupled plasma mass spectrometry (ICP-MS). Results: Dense coatings, consisting of SrOxCly, of more than 100 nm thickness and columnar structure, were prepared. TEM images of cross sections clearly show an incoherent but well-structured interface between coating and substrate without any cracks. Sr2+ is released from the SrOxCly coating into physiological solution as proven by ICP-MS analysis. Cell culture studies showed excellent biocompatibility of the functionalized alloy. Conclusions: Ti-40Nb alloy, a potential orthopedic implant material for osteoporosis patients, could be successfully plasma coated with a dense SrOxCly film. The material performed well in in vitro tests. Nevertheless, the Sr2+ release must be optimized in future work to meet the requirements of an effective drug delivery system

CURe MODERN – Initiative sur l’inspection de bâtiment moderne et la conception urbaine et régionale

Die Region Saarland-Lothringen-Westpfalz zeichnet sich durch eine Jahrhunderte alte, gemeinsame Geschichte aus, in der dieser Landstrich nicht immer durch territoriale Grenzen getrennt war. Bereits die römischen Baumeister hinterließen Bauwerke von großer kulturhistorischer Relevanz, die die regionale Infrastruktur bis zum heutigen Tag prägen. Um dieses kulturell bedeutungsvolle Erbe auch weiterhin bewahren zu können sowie modernen Ingenieurbauwerken zu einer möglichst langen Lebensdauer zu verhelfen, muss der Zustand der Bausubstanz kontinuierlich geprüft bzw. überwacht werden. Im Rahmen des durch das Programm INTERREG IV A-Großregion geförderten Projektes „CURe MODERN – Initiative moderne Bauwerksprüfung, Stadt- und Regionalplanung SMLPO“ wurde ein Netzwerk von spezialisierten Partnern aus den Regionen Saarland, Lothringen und Westpfalz aufgebaut, das zum grenzüberschreitenden Erfahrungsaustausch im Bereich zerstörungsfreier Prüfverfahren im Bauwesen und der Stadt- und Regionalplanung beiträgt.La région Sarre-Moselle-Lorraine-Palatinat Occidental se caractérise par une histoire commune vieille de plusieurs siècles, pendant lesquels cette région n’était pas toujours séparée par des frontières territoriales. Les architectes romains déjà ont construit des bâtiments d’une grande valeur historique qui marquent l’infrastructure régionale jusqu’à aujourd’hui. Pour continuer à préserver cet important héritage culturel et contribuer à la pérennisation des constructions modernes, il convient d’évaluer et de surveiller régulièrement l'état des ouvrages. Dans le cadre du projet cofinancé par le programme INTERREG IV A Grande Région «CURe MODERN - Initiative sur l’inspection de bâtiment moderne et la conception urbaine et régionale SMLPO», un réseau de partenaires spécialisés de la région Sarre-Moselle-Lorraine-Palatinat Occidental était mis en place qui contribue à l’échange interrégional des expériences faites dans le domaine des essais non destructifs en génie civil, dans la conception urbaine et régionale

An Itinerary containing his Ten Yeeres Travell Trough the Twelve Dominious of Germany, Bohmerland, Sweitzerland,Netherland, Denmark,Poland,Italy,Turky,France,England, Scotland, & Ireland.

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Mobility, cohabitation and cultural exchange in the lodging houses of early modern Venice

This article examines the thriving lodging house sector in early modern Venice, arguing that such spaces of temporary accommodation offer a valuable key to understanding how mobility and migration shaped the daily lived experience of the city. Lodging houses were important both to the many Venetian residents who profited from renting out rooms, and to the people who stayed in them, and found there companionship, conversation, access to social and professional networks. Considering the kinds of encounters, conflicts and exchanges that unfolded in these shared spaces, the article offers new insight into the functioning of a pre-modern multicultural metropolis