The compulation and classification of physical fitness, motor ability, and sports skills tests in physical education.

Thesis (Ed.M.)--Boston Universit

Letter from Charles Notman to John Muir, 1894 Apr 29.

[1]John Muir Esq.MartinezCaliforniaDunbar.29th April 1894Dear Sirre D. Gebryes TrustI have to apologise for delay in writing you with the proceeds of sale of the £1260 Glasgow & South Western Railway Debenture Stock. When I wrote you on 4th January the stock was low and I thought it better not to sell until the halfyearly dividend was paid in February, as there was a chance that it would recover. This has not turned out as I expected and the Trustees have had to sell at £152 1/2, £151 1/2 and £151 3/4. Since the date of the last sale the price has advanced very little.I have had great difficulty in getting a settlement with Mr. Combe, and as he insisted on the price of the stock being paid to him personally, it has been a matter of great anxiety with Mr. Buchanan and myself as to the final settlement. He is very old and very deaf and it is with great difficulty that a conversation can be had with him. At the last meeting I had with him he insisted that he was entitled to be remunerated for his services, and stated that he intended to keep the last halfyear\u27s dividend. I wrote him very plainly on the subject and did not mince matters with reference to his conduct all through and I quoted from your letter to shew that he had kept back the dividend from the very first, and that his entry in the Minute Book shewed that01808 2he had made a charge halfyearly for remitting the dividend. All that he had to say in reply was that he was in urgent need of the money and had already spent it. The following is an extract from my letter £500 Glasgow & South Western Railway Stock sold on 20th February last _______________________________ £758:12:6 £760 ___________ Do. ___________ sold on 10th March last 1146:2: Half year\u27s dividend on £1260 Glasgow & South Western Stock paid in February last _______ £25:4: Less Income Tax @ 8% in the £-- :16:9 24:Y:3 £1929:1:9 The next movement he made was to pay the proceeds of the stock less charges and commission into the Bank of Scotland on a draft on London in your name for £1903:10:9. I made one final effort to get something out of him and much to my astonishment and gratification he paid £7:10 to account of my charges which amounted to £7.13.6. This fortunately reduces the amount legally due by him to £16:17:3.Mr. Buchanan and myself have been very much hampered in the management of the Trust affairs as Dr. James the third Trustee is in London and not available. You may rest assured that we have done our best, and I trust you and the other members of your family will be satisfied with the sum now sent you. I have threatened Mr. Combe with a prosecution but he knows that difficulty we would have in enforcing our claim. I enclose the sale note of the Stock3and the draft on London in your favor for £1903.10.8.Mr. Buchanan has been incessantly engaged for the last nine months with the restoration of his Church which has now been completed, and the Church was opened on Sunday last. It is a very beautiful building and a credit to the Town and Parish.I amYours faithfullyCharles Notman[in margin: sale note]0180

Letter from Charles Notman to John Muir, 1896 Jul 30.

John Muir Esq.MartinezCalifornia[1]Town Clerk\u27s OfficeDunbar, Scotland30th July 1896Dear Sir.I act as agent for the Trustees of the deceased M. David Gilrye your grandfather who died at Dunbar in December 1852: I am informed by Miss Margaret Lunam, your near relation, that your mother died lately and at her request and on behalf of Mr. Gilrye\u27s Trustees, I now write you.By the Trust Settlement of the deceased dated 6st October 1851 he appointed five Trustees, all of whom with the exception of M. William Combe, late Candlemaker, are dead. Previous to the death of M. Matthew Buist, Factor, Lynninghame, he along with Mr. Combe, on 18th July 1841 assumed as Trustees the Rev. Robert Buchanan Minister of the Parish of Dunbar and Dr. David James them practicing in Dunbar, now resident in England.In terms of Mr. Gilrye\u27s Settlement a sum of 1260 pounds was invested for behoof of your late mother in liferent, and the children of her body in revesion. I understand that the interest or divided from this investment has regularly remitted by Mr. Combe as acting and managing Trustee, to your late mother.The sum before mentioned of 1260 pounded was invested in the 4 percent. Funded Debt of the Glasgow & South Western02137 [2]Western Railroad Company on 19th August 1841. The funded debt is now called Debenture Stock and the price as taken from the Glasgow Share List of today is 160 pounds for 100 pounds, this included the interest due on 3d August. The fund has divisable amounts to over 2,000 pounds. The duty of the Trustees now is to opportion and divide the fund among the heirs of the body of your late mother, and as I understand she was only once married, this means the children of the marriage of your late father and mother. Miss Lunam informs me that you have two brothers and five sisters. If any of these predeceased your mother his or her children will be entitled to the deceased parent\u27s share. I shall be greatly obliged if you will write me in detail the nmaes and addresses of your surviving brothers and sistaer in the case of your sisters, giving the names, occupations and addresses of their respective husbands. If either of your brothers or any of your sisters predeceased their mother, please to give me full information as to the children._ I need hardly say that Mr. Gilrye\u27s Trustees will require to be very careful as to the payment of the funds and to obtain a full and complete discharge.I shall also be obliged if you will send me an official certificate of the death of your late mother.I was very much disappointed that I did not see you when you called with Miss Lunam last year as I would have liked so much to meet you personally. I amYours TrulyCharles Notma

Letter from Charles. Notman to John Muir, 1897 Jan 4.

[in margin: Notman]John Muir EsqMartinez California[letterhead]4th January 1897Dear Sir,I was duly favored with a letter from your sister Miss Anne Muir of date 25th November with the Discharge in favor of the Trustees of the late Mr. David Gilrye which was all in order. Mr. Combe took in hand the selling of the Glasgow & South Western Railway [long?] stock, but unfortunately owing to the high rate of Bank discount speculation in stock of this kind has been checked and the stock has gone back in price. The stock we now have to sell was not many months ago quoted at £160 and is now at £154 altho the half yearly dividend is due in the beginning of 02209 February. As the dividend is payable so soon I have advised Mr. Combe not to sell until it is paid and I expect you will gain a few pounds by the short delay. Immediately after the dividend is paid however I shall make a point of seeing that the stock is sold for what it will bring and the proceeds remitted. I have written to Miss Anne Muir to the same effect.Mr. Combe has never mentioned having received a letter either from you or your sister but I brought the matter of the last half years dividend before him. I could make nothing of it however as he referred to the entries in his Minute Book as proof of the regularity of the payments. His co-Trustee the Revd. Mr. Buchananand I agree that no further notice should be taken of it.I saw Mrs. Lunam & her daughter a few days ago and am glad to say they are well. With best regardsI am, Yours trulyCharles Notma

Macroalgae contribute to the diet of Patella vulgata from contrasting conditions of latitude and wave exposure in the UK

Analysis of gut contents and stable isotope composition of intertidal limpets (Patella vulgata) showed a major contribution of macroalgae to their diet, along with microalgae and invertebrates. Specimens were collected in areas with limited access to attached macroalgae, suggesting a major dietary component of drift algae. Gut contents of 480 animals from 2 moderately wave exposed and 2 sheltered rocky shores in each of 2 regions: western Scotland (55–56°N) and southwest England (50°N), were analysed in 2 years (n = 30 per site per year). The abundance of microalgae, macroalgae and invertebrates within the guts was quantified using categorical abundance scales. Gut content composition was compared among regions and wave exposure conditions, showing that the diet of P. vulgata changes with both wave exposure and latitude. Microalgae were most abundant in limpet gut contents in animals from southwest sites, whilst leathery/corticated macroalgae were more prevalent and abundant in limpets from sheltered and northern sites. P. vulgata appears to have a more flexible diet than previously appreciated and these keystone grazers consume not only microalgae, but also large quantities of macroalgae and small invertebrates. To date, limpet grazing studies have focussed on their role in controlling recruitment of macroalgae by feeding on microscopic propagules and germlings. Consumption of adult algae suggests P. vulgata may also directly control the biomass of attached macroalgae on the shore, whilst consumption of drift algae indicates the species may play important roles in coupling subtidal and intertidal production

Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007: Reflections on Developing Practice and Present Day Challenges

Purpose: The article outlines the duties and powers of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 and places them in the wider Scottish adult protection legislative framework. It considers the potential value of a standalone adult safeguarding statute.  Design: The authors draw upon their research and practice expertise to consider the merits of the Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007. They take a case study approach to explore its implementation in one particular Scottish local authority; drawing on the qualitative and quantitative data contained in its annual reports.  Findings: Skilled, knowledgeable and well supported practitioners are key to effective screening, investigations and intervention. Protection orders are being used as intended for a very small number of cases.  Research limitations: The lack of national statistical reports mean that there is limited comparison between the local and national data.  Practical implications: Adult support and protection requires ongoing investment of time and leadership in councils and other local agencies to instigate and maintain good practice. Aspects that require further attention are self- neglect; capacity and consent; access to justice, and residents in care homes who pose potential risks to other residents and staff.  Social Implications: Adult Support and Protection (Scotland) Act 2007 has raised awareness of adults at risk of harm.  Originality: This article provides a critical appraisal of the implementation of Scottish adult safeguarding legislation over the last six years. It considers relative strengths and weaknesses in comparison to similar developments in England and Wales; and argues for comparative research to test these out

Technological aspects of business education services promotion

Современные тенденции развития рынка услуг бизнес-образования диктуют ключевые тренды в конструировании эффективных инструментов их продвижения. В статье представлен ряд технологических решений по продвижению услуг в сфере бизнес-образования с учетом специфики образовательных услуг для состоявшихся профессионалов.The modern tendency in the business education services market dictate the key trends in the design of effective tools to its promotion. The article presents a number of technological solutions to promote services in the field of business education considering the specific educational services for established professionals

Localisation in Equivariant Cohomology

Equivariant cohomology, a captivating fusion of symmetry and abstract mathematics, illuminates the profound role of group actions in shaping geometric structures. At its core lies the Atiyah-Bott Localization Theorem, a mathematical jewel unveiling the art of localization. This theorem simplifies intricate integrals on symplectic manifolds with Lie group actions, revealing the hidden elegance within complexity. Our paper embarks on a journey to explore the theoretical foundations and practical applications of equivariant cohomology, demonstrating its transformative power in diverse fields, from theoretical physics to geometry. As we delve into the symphonic interplay between geometry and symmetry, readers are invited to witness the beauty of mathematical patterns emerging from abstraction. This mathematical voyage unveils the harmonious marriage of symmetry, topology, and elegance in the captivating realm of equivariant cohomology.Comment: 30 pages, 3 figure

Destruction of chemical warfare agent simulants by air and moisture stable metal NHC complexes

The cooperative effect of both NHC and metal centre has been found to destroy chemical warfare agent (CWA) simulants. Choice of both the metal and NHC is key to these transformations as simple, monodentate N-heterocyclic carbenes in combination with silver or vanadium can promote stoichiometric destruction, whilst bidentate, aryloxide-tethered NHC complexes of silver and alkali metals promote breakdown under mild heating. Iron–NHC complexes generated in situ are competent catalysts for the destruction of each of the three targetted CWA simulants