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A Hole In His Head; Healed, Madison White

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David Burlock Lamoreaux almost died from a skull injury but was miraculously healed by one of the Three Nephites. As told by one of his descendants in a story they have passed down for generations.

Development Of An Origami Inspired Composite Deployable Structure Utilizing Compliant Joints As Surrogate Folds, Samuel Porter Smith

Theses and Dissertations

This work presents the design and construction of a self-deployable, self-stiffening,and retractable (SDSR) space array from carbon fiber reinforced polymers (CFRP’s) and a working prototype is demonstrated. The effort required developing principles for the design of high-strain composite flexural joints and their integration into angled composite panels. Designing LET arrays in angled panels is explored. Analysis of simple composite LET joints is presented for two degrees of freedom. Validation of the composite LET modeling is sought through numerical methods and empirical testing. Testing of several composite LET joint specimens is conducted and the results are reported. Results indicate that (while …

Characterizing Behaviors And Functions Of Joints For Design Of Origami-Based Mechanical Systems, Nathan Chandler Brown

Theses and Dissertations

This thesis addresses a number of challenges designers face when designing deployable origami-based arrays, specifically joint selection, design, and placement within an array. In deployable systems, the selection and arrangement of joint types is key to how the system functions. The kinematics and performance of an array is directly affected by joint performance. This work develops joint metrics which are then used to compare joint performances, constructing a tool designers can use when selecting joints for an origami array. While often a single type of joint is used throughout an array, this work shows how using multiple types of joints …

3 Nephites, 0 Footprints, Hailey Bennett

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A family legend about three missionaries who visit a home and when departing, leave no footprints in the snow

Predicting Drug Sensitivity Of Cancer Cells Based On Dna Methylation Levels, Sofia P. Miranda, Fernanda A. Baião, Julia L. Fleck, Stephen R. Piccolo

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Cancer cell lines, which are cell cultures derived from tumor samples, represent one of the least expensive and most studied preclinical models for drug development. Accurately predicting drug responses for a given cell line based on molecular features may help to optimize drug-development pipelines and explain mechanisms behind treatment responses. In this study, we focus on DNA methylation profiles as one type of molecular feature that is known to drive tumorigenesis and modulate treatment responses. Using genome-wide, DNA methylation profiles from 987 cell lines in the Genomics of Drug Sensitivity in Cancer database, we used machine-learning algorithms to evaluate the …

Direct Response To Usb64: Focus On Compliance Or Improved Student Learning, Patrick Edward Flanagan

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Using the professional literature surrounding change knowledge, this study assesses Utah public school districts' response to Utah Senate Bill 64 (USB64) that was passed in 2012. USB64 required school districts to ensure that principals were evaluating teacher performance through the use of a chosen evaluation tool. The chosen evaluation tool needed to include evaluation rubrics tied to the state teacher standards. USB64 was passed with the intent to improve classroom instruction and thereby improve student learning in Utah schools. Utah school districts complied with USB64 requirements and timelines. Districts successfully identified and adopted observation tools that principals could use to …

Dynamic Simulation Of A Novel Nuclear Hybrid Energy System With Large-Scale Hydrogen Storage In An Underground Salt Cavern, An Ho, Kasra Mohammadi, Matthew Memmott, John Hedengren, Kody Powell

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In this study, a nuclear hybrid energy system (NHES) with large-scale hydrogen storage integrated with a gas turbine cycle is proposed as a flexible system for load following. The proposed system consists of a nuclear reactor, a steam Rankine cycle, a hydrogen electrolyzer, a storage system for hydrogen in an underground salt cavern, and a Brayton cycle that uses hydrogen as fuel to generate additional electricity to meet peak demand. A dynamic mathematical model is developed for each subsystem of the NHES. To evaluate the potential benefits of the system, a one-year study is conducted, using scaled grid demand data …

Acclimation Of Contact Impedance And Wrist-Based Pulsatile Signal Measurements Through Electrical Bioimpedance, Diego A. Leon

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The purpose of this research is to expand the understanding of certain properties of electrodes used for electrical bioimpedance measurements. Specifically, this work investigates the acclimation effect of the skin-electrode interface contact impedance. It also attempts to study the relationship between electrode spacing and amplitude of bioimpedance pulsatile signals. It was found that as soon as dry electrodes are placed on the skin, the contact impedance exponentially decreases until it reaches a constant level. The acclimation time, time to reach a constant contact impedance, is dependent of the electrode size and frequency. Increasing the size of the electrode, as well …

Electroanalytical Measurements Of Oxide Ions In Molten Cacl2 On W Electrode, Devin Rappleye, Chao Zhang, Art Nelson, Scott Simpson, Michael Simpson

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The electrochemical interaction of oxide ions with tungsten electrodes in molten calcium chloride (CaCl₂) was analyzed by combining electroanalytical techniques with X-ray photoelectron spectroscopy. During a cyclic voltammetry (CV) scan, the oxide ions appear to interact with the tungsten working electrode via a multi-step oxidation and reduction process. The overall redox peaks behave reversibly up to 750 mV/s. This electrochemical process enables the oxide ion concentration to be correlated to CV oxidation peaks. The resulting correlation agrees well (8.8% difference) with back titration measurements and can be used to monitor oxide content in the salt in real-time during …

In Tribute: Eric Wimbles 1931-2017, Richard Copeman

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Eric passed away in August 2017 to join his beloved wife Shirley who pre-deceased him in 2014. Eric was an early member of the UK JB Appreciation Society, having been a lifelong Jussi fan since attending his London Albert Hall concerts between 1952-8.

The Gedda Technique, Carl Lawrenz

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

When Nicolai Gedda died on January 1st 2017, the world of Opera and Classical Music lost one of the most accomplished, and certainly most versatile tenors of the 20th Century. His linguistic, vocal, and musical skills gave him the ability to master a remarkable number of musical styles. Included in Gedda’s stage, concert, and recorded repertoire are Oratorios by Bach and Handel, Operas by Gluck, Weber, Adam, Bizet, Massenet, Gounod, Berlioz, Meyerbeer, Rossini, Bellini, Donizetti, Verdi, Puccini, Mozart, Flotow, Wagner, Tchaikovsky, Mussorgsky and Barber; Operettas by Strauss and Lehar; German, French, Russian, Swedish, and English Art Songs, and Russian Folk …

Nelson Eddy, Universal Baritone, James Drake

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

“This may sound egotistical on my part,” said long-time Philadelphia music critic Max de Schauensee in a 1977 interview I conducted with him, “but often I have found myself lecturing friends and colleagues that the Nelson Eddy they know from movie screens as a matinee idol, is a genuine opera singer. I know so because I saw him in Aida, Bohème, Pagliacci, both as Silvio and Tonio, and Tannhäuser.” As the astute De Schauensee was quick to point out, Nelson Eddy had a repertoire of 28 operas during his tenure with the Philadelphia Civic Opera Company, …

The Jussi Björling Recording Survey— “Aria” Results, Walter B. Rudolph

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

The biggest surprise revealed in the tally of votes for favorite arias by you the members of the Jussi Björling Society-USA is that there were no votes for what is arguably one of the most famous of all tenor arias, “Vesti la giubba” from Pagliacci by Ruggero Leoncavallo.

Messages From Enrique Gilardoni And Javier Camarena, Enrique Gilardoni, Javier Camarena

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Dear friends, On September 22nd. I shared with you the reply of Karla Sarmiento, executive assistant to Javier Camarena, acknowledging with thanks the receipt of a message I sent them after the earthquake.

Jussi In Gramophone Hall Of Fame, Joseph Calleja

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

“The Swede Björling made his operatic debut in 1930 and within a decade was performing regularly at the Met where he often sang during the 1940s and ‘50s. He sang often with Toscanini and was selected by Beecham to record La bohème. One of the loveliest of tenor voices, he recorded extensively, mainly for RCA and EMI.

Jonas And Jussi In French Opera, Stephen Hastings, Milan Correspondent

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

When Jonas Kaufmann took part in the Stockholm concert celebrating the centennial of Björling’s birth in 2011, the solo scenes he performed—“L’addio alla madre” from Cavalleria rusticana, “In fernem Land” from Lohengrin and “Vesti la giubba” from Pagliacci— were all associated with Jussi and the German tenor’s singing, though very different in timbre and technique from the Swede’s, offered a similar combination of emotional truthfulness, superior musicality and ease in modulation.

Jussi In Carnegie Hall, Kjell Olsson

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Carnegie Hall, the legendary concert hall in New York City, celebrated its 125th anniversary in 2016. Jussi Björling appeared there sixteen times during the years 1937-1959. Ten of these performances are recorded at least in part, and released on CD. It was at Carnegie Hall that Jussi made his US debut as a tenor November 28, 1937, an appearance which opened the way for a contract at the Metropolitan and access to the US public.

Jean Sibelius Memorial Concert – 60 Years Ago, Janel E. Lundgren, President And Editor

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

“Similä Leads Sibelius Memorial Concert—Bjoerling Is Soloist at Carnegie Hall”. Such was the heading of the New York Times review of the stellar concert held at 5:30 p.m., Sunday aft ernoon, December 8, 1957, on what would have been Sibelius’ 92nd birthday.

Nicolai Gedda—The Versatile Tenor, Nils-Göran Olve

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

When Jussi Björling died in September 1960, recording dates for Swedish television a few weeks later were taken over by Nicolai Gedda. It was a sense of succession—Swedes still had a Metropolitan Opera tenor to be proud of, and one who would be a frequent guest at the Stockholm opera as well. For the next 30 years and beyond, I heard him there almost annually, and in concerts longer than that. His final Stockholm concert was well into this century, when he was 76 or 77.

A Wonderful Time In Washington D.C.!: Jbs-Usa 20th Anniversary Mini-Conference, November 17-18, 2017, Janel E. Lundgren, President And Editor

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

This celebratory, international conference opened with an optional event on Friday evening, November 17th, with members attending a dress rehearsal of Bellini’s opera La straniera, performed by the Washington Concert Opera in Lissner Auditorium. The company’s rehearsal/performance was impressive, and a welcome opportunity to hear this infrequently performed opera from the bel canto repertoire.

From The President, Janel E. Lundgren, President And Editor

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

The 20th anniversary year of JBS-USA began with our recent celebratory conference in Washington D.C. Thanks to the planning and organizational skills of board member Sue Flaster, and the generous financial support of the membership, we enjoyed the musical excellence of Washington Concert Opera, a full day of distinguished speakers, a beautiful venue in the Swedish Embassy, and the warm fellowship of our fellow members in a reception hosted by Maija Bodow.

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Jussi Björling Statue Sings “O Holy Night”, Göran Forsling

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Central Borlänge, Sweden, was swarming with people ... the afternoon of Advent Sunday. It was the premiere Christmas window display, but towards half past three many gathered at Jussi Björling Square to witness for the first time Jussi Björling as street singer. The statue was discretely coloured in red through spotlight illumination ...

Jussi Björling With Ivor Newton At The Piano

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Jussi Björling (by arrangement with Harold Holt Ltd.) with Ivor Newton at the Piano.

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Happy Encounters With The Björlings, Ray Harsant

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

In 2001, my wife Elizabeth and I attended the JBS-USA Conference in Minnesota. For the benefit of the Jussi Björling Appreciation Society in the UK, Anders Björling put up for sale a lovely picture of Jussi and Ann-Charlotte Björling at the piano together, along with the actual tie that Jussi is wearing in the photo. These items are now framed and are a key part of our sitting room. They serve to remind me of several very special Jussi-memories.

Remembering Torbjörn Lindqvist, Harald Henrysson

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

Filmmaker Torbjörn Lindqvist died on November 2nd at 75. For JBS members in Sweden and the US, he is surely best known for his film issued during the Björling centenary, Jussi i Våra Hjärtan, which was also his last. The film was distributed in the US by Kultur as He Sang with a Tear in His Voice, and was well-reviewed by Opera News, among others, which said it was “well written and directed,” and “an endearing portrait of one of the very great singers.”

Record Time: Walter Price Traces The Background Of Rca’S Legendary 1956 Recording Of La Bohème, Walter Price

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

In the spring of 1956, Andrew Schulhof, Thomas Beecham’s manager, had an idea for which record aficionados must continually give thanks. The British conductor was scheduled to be in New York while his then favorite soprano, Victoria De Los Angeles, and Jussi Bjoerling were available. Why not put a cast together and record La Bohème for RCA Victor? Those were the days when sales domination of the international music market gave America unprecedented power.

A Voice Lesson With Jussi, Arthur H. Patrick Darrow

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

In 1950 I was standing on the corner of 11th and Walnut in Kansas City, Missouri, waiting for a streetcar and whistling “Questa o quella” from Rigoletto. I was approached by a man asking for directions to the Plaza Theatre. He spoke to me in a Swedish accent. Curious, I asked if he were Jussi Björling, the tenor, and he was! I wondered if my whistling was why he asked me for directions, but I didn’t ask. I was astonished that he was there in person, so I don’t really recall all of the conversational exchanges we made. I …

Björling On Pristine Audio And Immortal Performances, Kristian Krogholm

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

There are a few record companies left that continue to restore and release old archive recordings in high quality sound. Richard Caniell`s Immortal Performances in Canada is one. I strongly recommend Roméo et Juliette (IPCD 1003-2) and Verdi Requiem (IPCD 1073-2)and a NEW release is due in April/May 2019 (IPCD 1110-2 Manon Lescaut 1959 + bonus concert recordings).

New Björling Cd Available Soon!, Henry Fogel

Journal of the Jussi Björling Societies of the USA & UK

This spring, Immortal Performances will be issuing an exciting new 2-CD set “Jussi Björling: A Treasury of Little Known Broadcasts”. This beautifully re-mastered offering will feature the complete November 1959 Stockholm performance of Manon Lescaut, excerpts from concerts at the Hollywood Bowl and London Palladium, among others, and a Stockholm December benefit concert, (including “O Helga Natt” and a Christmas greeting to the audience from Jussi.) This highly anticipated CD is already receiving rave reviews, such as the following: