Green of Another Color: Building Effective Relationships Between Foundations and the Environmental Justice Movement

The aim of this report is to help forge more effective partnerships between and within the environmental justice movement and the philanthropic community. In particular, the report should serve as an important educational tool for current and potential funders by: (1) providing information regarding the importance and accomplishments of the environmental justice movement over the last ten years, including those of the strategic networks; (2) demonstrating the gross underfunding the movement by the philanthropic community in general, and the Environmental Grantmakers Association membership in particular, in relation to other segments of the environmental movement; (3) providing recommendations as to which grantmaking practices would be most appropriate given the structure and needs of the movement, (4) discussing the importance of diversity and inclusive practices in foundation settings for improving environmental grantmaking practices and for overcoming the funding barriers currently confronting the environmental justice movement; and (5) evaluating the manner in which grantmakers can better utilize their institutional clout to support the work of the environmental justice movement beyond the disbursement of grants by undertaking mission-related investing strategies and mission-related shareholder actions against socially and ecologically irresponsible companies. We envision this document as being a valuable resource for foundation staff, officers, and board members, as well as individual donors and participants in the environmental justice movement

Determination of trans fatty acid levels by FTIR in processed foods in Australia

Health authorities around the world advise &lsquo;limiting consumption of trans&nbsp;&nbsp; fatty acids&rsquo;, however in Australia the trans fatty acid (TFA) content is not&nbsp; required to be listed in the nutrition information panel unless a declaration or nutrient claim is made about fatty acids or cholesterol. Since there is limited knowledge about trans fatty acid levels in processed foods available in Australia, this study aimed to determine the levels of TFA in selected food items known to be sources of TFA from previously published studies. Food items (n=92) that contain vegetable oil and a total fat content greater than 5% were included. This criterion was used in conjunction with a review of similar studies where food items were found to contain high levels of trans fatty acids. Lipids were extracted using solvents. Gravimetric methods were used to determine total fat content and trans fatty acid levels were quantified by Attenuated Total Reflectance Fourier Transform Infrared spectroscopy. High levels of trans fatty acids were found in certain items in the Australian food supply, with a high degree of variability. Of the samples analysed, 13&nbsp; contained greater than 1 g of trans fatty acids per serving size, the highest value was 8.1 g/serving. Apart from when the nutrition information panel states that the content is less than a designated low level, food labels sold in Australia do not indicate trans fatty acid levels. We suggested that health authorities seek ways to assist consumers to limit their intakes of trans fatty acids.<br /

An evaluation of pupil preferences in language arts activities in grades six and seven

Thesis (M.Ed.)--Boston Universit

Daniel McCarthy, Viola

Sonata No. 1 in C minor, Op. 18 / York Bowen; Lament for Two Violas / Frank Bridge; Concerto for Viola and Orchestra / William Walto

Daniel McCarthy, Viola

Worlds (2014) / Geoff Sheil; Two Pieces for Viola and Pianoforte (1936) / Spencer Norton; Chahagir, Op. 56/1 (1944) / Alan Hovhaness; Syrian Requiem (2014) / Antonio Celso Ribeir

ACCURACY OF A SACRAL DRILLING WITH A CUSTOM 3D PRINTED DRILLING GUIDE OR FREE-HAND TECHNIQUE IN CANINE EXPERIMENTAL SACROILIAC LUXATION

ABSTRACT The objective of this study was to improve the accuracy of drilling during the repair of sacroiliac luxation with a 3D-printed patient-specific drill guide (3D-GDT) compared to free-hand drilling technique (FHDT). A blinded, randomized, prospective study was performed including sixteen canine cadavers (20-25 kg) euthanized for reasons not related to the study. Dorsal, bilateral, sacroiliac luxations (SILs) were created experimentally. A pelvic CT was performed pre- and post-drilling. The FHDT was drilled followed by 3D-GDT for each sacrum. CT and 3D measurements of craniocaudal and dorsoventral angles were compared between FHDT and 3D-GDT, as well as deviations of entry and exit points relative to optimal trajectory. Mean craniocaudal and dorsoventral angles for both CT and 3D measured 3D-GDT (CT 4.2o±3.9 and 3.9o±3.2, respectively; 3D 5.1o±5.1 and 2.8o±2.3 respectively p=0.0006) were lower compared to FHDT (CT 11.8o±4.0, p o ±6.1, p=0.01; 3D 12.4o±5.9, p=0.0006 and 5.3o±5.24, p=0.05) respectively. Entry dorsoventral and end craniocaudal, dorsoventral and 3D linear deviations were reduced with the 3D-GDT. Sacral corridor disruption was present more in FHDT (20%, 3/15) than 3D-GDT (0%). CT and 3D analyses were in strong agreement (r=0.77). Deviations of drill trajectories were minimized relative to optimal trajectories with the 3D-GDT compared to the FHDT in the dorsoventral and craniocaudal planes. The 3D-GDT improves accuracy of sacral drilling compared to FHDT in canine cadavers

Daniel McCarthy, Viola

Suite No. 3 in C Major, BWV 1009 / J. S. Bach; Sonata in E-flat Major, Op. 120 No. 2 / Johannes Brahms; Suite for Viola and Piano / Ernest Bloc

Taxation; Deductibility of Corporate Contributions to a Group Annuity Policy and an Employee\u27s Trust

Discussion of Lincoln Electric Company v. Commissioner of Internal Revenue, 17 Tax Court 1600 (1952): The petitioner, a manufacturing company, paid the sum of $575,206.43 into a retirement annuity policy for its employees and contributed the sum of$1,000,000.00 to an employees\u27 trust. Held: Such payments constituted ordinary and necessary business expenses and were deductible under section 23 (a) (1)(A) of the Internal Revenue Code