Conflict in the Small and Medium-Sized Chur

One of the most difficult aspects of dealing with any church is conflict. Because of humanity’s fallen nature and because of the difficulty of initiating and accepting change, conflict is almost always inevitable. Conflict becomes detrimental when it is not handled correctly or when it remains unchecked and finds its source deep within the sinful nature and motives of people. Conflict in the church, though, does not necessarily have to be destructive. Many of those within the church reconciliatory ministry say that conflict is essentially neutral. When handled properly, it can actually result in some positive benefits for the church

Conflict in the Small and Medium-Sized Church

One of the most difficult aspects of dealing with any church is conflict. Because of humanity’s fallen nature and because of the difficulty of initiating and accepting change, conflict is almost always inevitable. Conflict becomes detrimental when it is not handled correctly or when it remains unchecked and finds its source deep within the sinful nature and motives of people. Conflict in the church, though, does not necessarily have to be destructive. Many of those within the church reconciliatory ministry say that conflict is essentially neutral. When handled properly, it can actually result in some positive benefits for the church

Chemical weed control in soybeans planted in nontilled wheat stubble

A study was made to (1) determine whether soybeans (Glyclne max (L.) Merr.) could be grown successfully in wheat stubble as part of a double-cropping system, (2) test different combinations of herbicides for weed control, (3) determine the effects of burning versus non-burning of straw on soybean vigor and weed population, and (4) determine by bioassay if herbicide residues persisted at the end of the growing season. At Knoxville herbicide treatments effectively controlled weeds throughout the growing season but at Springfield only through the sixth week. Weed control at Springfield failed completely by the end of the growing season. The best weed control ratings were recorded on the DCPA (dimethyl 2,3,5,6-tetrachloroterephthalate) plus paraquat (1,1\u27- dimethyl-4,4\u27bipyridinium ion) treatment, linuron [3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)- 1-methoxy-1-methylurea] plus paraquat treatment and the alachlor [2-chloro-2’,6\u27-diethyl-N-(methoxy ethyl) acetanilide] plus linuron plus paraquat treatment. The poorest weed control was recorded on the amiben (3-amino-2,5-dichlorobenzoic acid) and the amiben plus paraquat treat-ments. At Knoxville, percent weed control was higher on the burned plots than on the non-burned plots. At Springfield, soybeans showed an extreme loss of vigor by the end of the growing season; however, at Knoxville, soybeans remained vigorous throughout the growing season. Extreme loss of vigor at Springfield was attributed to increasing weed competition. Soybean yields on herbicide-treated plots averaged only 4 bushels per acre as compared to 18 bushels on the conventional seedbed plus cultivation treatment. The low yields on herbicide treated plots were due to weed competition and insufficient rainfall. At Knoxville, yields on herbicide treated plots averaged 38 bushels per acre as compared to 45 bushels on the conventional seedbed plus cultivation treatment. At Knoxville, a bioassay with crimson clover (Trifolium incarnatum L.) and wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) seedlings indicated that no toxic herbicide residues remained in the soil at the end of the growing season

Nitric Oxide and Salmonella Pathogenesis

Nitric oxide (NO) and its congeners contribute to the innate immune response to Salmonella. This enteric pathogen is exposed to reactive nitrogen species (RNS) in the environment and at different anatomical locations during its infectious cycle in vertebrate hosts. Chemical generation of RNS enhances the gastric barrier to enteropathogenic bacteria, while products of the Salmonella pathogenicity island 1 type III secretion system and Salmonella-associated molecular patterns stimulate transcription of inducible NO synthase (iNOS) by cells of the mononuclear phagocytic cell lineage. The resulting NO, or products that arise from its interactions with oxygen (O2) or iron and low-molecular weight thiols, are preferentially bacteriostatic against Salmonella, while reaction of NO and superoxide (O2−) generates the bactericidal compound peroxynitrite (ONOO−). The anti-Salmonella activity of RNS emanates from the modification of redox active thiols and metal prosthetic groups of key molecular targets of the electron transport chain, central metabolic enzymes, transcription factors, and DNA and DNA-associated proteins. In turn, Salmonella display a plethora of defenses that modulate the delivery of iNOS-containing vesicles to phagosomes, scavenge and detoxify RNS, and repair biomolecules damaged by these toxic species. Traditionally, RNS have been recognized as important mediators of host defense against Salmonella. However, exciting new findings indicate that Salmonella can exploit the RNS produced during the infection to foster virulence. More knowledge of the primary RNS produced in response to Salmonella infection, the bacterial processes affected by these toxic species, and the adaptive bacterial responses that protect Salmonella from nitrosative and oxidative stress associated with NO will increase our understanding of Salmonella pathogenesis. This information may assist in the development of novel therapeutics against this common enteropathogen

Favoriser des pratiques professionnelles inclusives

Un projet Accueil structurant posé au fondement dun projet détablissement induit une politique volontariste daccueil de tous les publics et pose le cadre dactions participatives et de lémergence possible de pratiques professionnelles inclusives

« Tu travailles ce week-end ? » : les emplois étudiants à la BM de Toulouse

La médiathèque José Cabanis a ouvert ses portes en mai 2004, et constitue une des entités de la Bibliothèque municipale à vocation régionale (BMVR) de Toulouse, avec la Bibliothèque d’étude et du patrimoine (BEP) et les bibliothèques de quartier. Situé dans la ville, et profitant d'une position privilégiée, proche de la gare, le projet visait à accueillir de nombreux usagers et, ce, sur une large amplitude horaire. Le succès de la médiathèque, non démenti jusqu'à ce jour, alors qu'elle accuei..