Micro-scale crease-and-fold apparatus

Crease and fold resistance of polymeric films and test equipment for determining mechanical properties is discussed. Components of equipment and method of operation are described. Illustration of test device is provided

Ya Gotta Shoot \u27Em in the Head: the Zombie Plague as the New Apocryphal Myth in Post 9/11 America

America, as a culture and a society, has embraced the zombie as the new apocryphal myth in a Post 9/11 culture as a subconscious coping mechanism to deal with fear and terror and to train itself for an eventual breakdown of society in an apocalyptic event. The Post 9/11 America has latched on both consciously and subconsciously to the figure of the zombie because it easily represents and embodies a wide range of fears to a wide range of people\u27s anxieties in a terrorist filled global world. This is examined by analyzing Robert Kirkman\u27s comic series The Walking Dead, and Max Brooks\u27 novels World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide in context of the cultural themes present in the works which reflect American society in wake of the 9/11 attacks. Fear of the unknown and lurking dangers of terrorism is a direct parallel to the modern zombie narrative, as well as examining a heightened sense of paranoia and issues of trust of Americans when dealing with government, foreigners, and even their own neighbours, as illustrated by character interaction in the modern zombie narrative. A brief history of the modern zombie narrative also highlights the evolution of the Romero zombie in the late 60\u27s to the current modern zombie of the post 9/11 generation, in terms of how the zombie myth/narrative has changed and what core elements have endured to keep this monster alive in societ

Ya Gotta Shoot \u27Em in the Head: the Zombie Plague as the New Apocryphal Myth in Post 9/11 America

America, as a culture and a society, has embraced the zombie as the new apocryphal myth in a Post 9/11 culture as a subconscious coping mechanism to deal with fear and terror and to train itself for an eventual breakdown of society in an apocalyptic event. The Post 9/11 America has latched on both consciously and subconsciously to the figure of the zombie because it easily represents and embodies a wide range of fears to a wide range of people\u27s anxieties in a terrorist filled global world. This is examined by analyzing Robert Kirkman\u27s comic series The Walking Dead, and Max Brooks\u27 novels World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide in context of the cultural themes present in the works which reflect American society in wake of the 9/11 attacks. Fear of the unknown and lurking dangers of terrorism is a direct parallel to the modern zombie narrative, as well as examining a heightened sense of paranoia and issues of trust of Americans when dealing with government, foreigners, and even their own neighbours, as illustrated by character interaction in the modern zombie narrative. A brief history of the modern zombie narrative also highlights the evolution of the Romero zombie in the late 60\u27s to the current modern zombie of the post 9/11 generation, in terms of how the zombie myth/narrative has changed and what core elements have endured to keep this monster alive in societ

Ya Gotta Shoot \u27Em in the Head: the Zombie Plague as the New Apocryphal Myth in Post 9/11 America

America, as a culture and a society, has embraced the zombie as the new apocryphal myth in a Post 9/11 culture as a subconscious coping mechanism to deal with fear and terror and to train itself for an eventual breakdown of society in an apocalyptic event. The Post 9/11 America has latched on both consciously and subconsciously to the figure of the zombie because it easily represents and embodies a wide range of fears to a wide range of people\u27s anxieties in a terrorist filled global world. This is examined by analyzing Robert Kirkman\u27s comic series The Walking Dead, and Max Brooks\u27 novels World War Z and The Zombie Survival Guide in context of the cultural themes present in the works which reflect American society in wake of the 9/11 attacks. Fear of the unknown and lurking dangers of terrorism is a direct parallel to the modern zombie narrative, as well as examining a heightened sense of paranoia and issues of trust of Americans when dealing with government, foreigners, and even their own neighbours, as illustrated by character interaction in the modern zombie narrative. A brief history of the modern zombie narrative also highlights the evolution of the Romero zombie in the late 60\u27s to the current modern zombie of the post 9/11 generation, in terms of how the zombie myth/narrative has changed and what core elements have endured to keep this monster alive in societ

Treatment of metal surfaces for use with space storable propellants - A critical survey

Treatment of metallic surfaces for use with space storable propellant

Study of advanced bladder technology, OF2 diborane Final report, 2 Sep. 1969 - 1 Jul. 1970

Development and characteristics of elastomeric materials for positive expulsion bladder

Some neutron and gamma radiation characteristics of plutonium cermet fuel for isotopic power sources

Gamma and neutron measurements on various types of plutonium sources are presented in order to show the effects of O-17, O-18 F-19, Pu-236, age of the fuel, and size of the source on the gamma and neutron spectra. Analysis of the radiation measurements shows that fluorine is the main contributor to the neutron yields from present plutonium-molybdenum cermet fuel, while both fluorine and Pu-236 daughters contribute significantly to the gamma ray intensities

Emerging role of GLP-1 receptor agonists in the treatment of obesity

The prevalence of obesity has increased dramatically in recent decades, both in the US and worldwide. Pharmacotherapy can augment the weight-reducing effects of lifestyle modification and can facilitate long-term weight maintenance. However, there is a paucity of pharmacologic agents approved for the treatment of obesity, and the use of existing weight loss medications is frequently limited by contraindications, drug interactions, adverse effects, limited coverage by third-party payers, and cost. In recent years, there has been an increased understanding and appreciation of the role of gastrointestinal hormones in the control of body weight. One such hormone, GLP-1, also plays an important role in glucose homeostasis. GLP-1 receptor agonists, such as exenatide and liraglutide, have been developed and are already approved for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. There has also been interest in the use of GLP-1 receptor agonists for the treatment of obesity in nondiabetic patients. This review explores the potential utility and limitations of exenatide and liraglutide as therapeutic agents for obesity

Strengthening 4-H by Analyzing Enrollment Data

The study reported here used data from the ACCESS 4-H Enrollment System to gain insight into strengthening New York State\u27s 4-H programming. Member enrollment lists from 2009 to 2012 were analyzed using Microsoft Excel to determine trends and dropout rates. The descriptive data indicate declining 4-H enrollment in recent years and peak enrollment at grade 5. New members are more likely to drop out than members who have been involved for more than a year. New members who are high school students drop out at the highest rate. Returning members who are high school students drop out at the lowest rate