Wyatt, Ken and William Bippes. “When General Booth Came to Jackson.(Company Overview).” Michigan History Magazine no. 6 (2009): 40.
Abstract: In the south-central Michigan community of Jackson, near the banks of the Grand River, stands a commanding brick railroad depot. There, on an October afternoon in 1886, General William Booth, founder of the international Salvation Army, stepped off a westbound train for what newspapers hailed as a “jubilee” and “demonstration.”
Amend, John R., Greg Stewart, Thomas S. Kuntzleman, and Michael J. Collins. “Affordable Cyclic Voltammetry.” Journal of Chemical Education 86, no. 9 (2009): 1080.
Abstract: Cyclic voltammetry is a topic that may be incorporated in the analytical (1), inorganic (2), or physical chemistry (3) curriculum. A number of articles in this Journal have described both the process of cyclic voltammetry and experiments involving cyclic voltammetry (4, 5). However, experiments in cyclic voltammetry are often excluded from the undergraduate laboratory, probably owing to the prohibitive cost of equipment required. Pine Research Instrumentation (6) has recently released a low-cost voltammetry cell along with inexpensive disposable carbon electrodes designed for student use in the undergraduate laboratory curriculum.
Rinck, Jonathan. “Abolition’s Indelible Image.” Michigan History Magazine no. 6 (2009): 8.
Abstract: The larger-than-life graphic grabs your attention the minute you walk into the Civil War gallery of the Michigan Historical Museum. Depicting an African man in chains, its caption calls out: “Am I not a man and a brother?” Though conceived in England, the image played a significant role in galvanizing support for the abolitionist cause in America. There were two Michigan connections to it as well.
Kuntzleman, Thomas S., David Sellers, and Rachel Hoffmeyer. “‘ Having a Ball with Chemistry’: More Things to Try.” Journal of Chemical Education 85, no. 11 (2008): 1478.
Abstract: A short outreach activity is described in which students test the rebound properties of superballs, racquetballs, “happy” balls and “sad balls” at many temperatures. After conducting the experiment, students use the test results to estimate the glass transition temperature of the elastic polymer that comprises each ball. The activity is used to segue into the classic demonstration of dipping a racquetball in liquid nitrogen and watching it shatter when thrown against a hard surface. In addition, students are encouraged to relate the results of the experiment to the importance of warming up muscles before exercise.
Satterlee, Thom and Robert Moore-Jumonville. Lent and Easter Wisdom from G.K. Chesterton: Daily Scripture and Prayers Together with G.K. Chesterton’s Own Words. Liguori, Mo.: Liguori Publications, 2008.
G. K. Chesterton is one of the few Christian thinkers admired and quoted equally by Christians of all types and even by non-Christians. Each daily reflection in this book–from Ash Wednesday through the Second Sunday of Easter–begins with thoughts from the finest writings of Chesterton on an appropriate theme and supported by Scripture, a prayer, and a suggested activity for spiritual growth. – See more at: http://www.liguori.org/lent-and-easter-wisdom-chesterton.html#sthash.TVGvX3Na.dpuf
Satterlee, Thom and Robert Moore-Jumonville. Advent and Christmas Wisdom from G.K. Chesterton: Daily Scripture and Prayers Together with G.K. Chesterton’s Own Words. Liguori, Mo.: Liguori Publications, 2007.
In this edition of Advent and Christmas Wisdom, each day’s reflection includes a selection from one of Chesterton’s finest works, a suitable bible verse, an appropriate prayer and an action-oriented exercise. Readers will find the format stays the same, but this addition to our bestselling series is truly a refreshing, prayerful preparation for the coming of Christ at Christmas.
Buratovich, Michael. “The Origin of Eukaryotic cells.(Communication)(Report).” Perspectives on Science and Christian Faith no. 3 (2007): 219.
Abstract: The cells of modern organisms come in two main structural types: prokaryotic and eukaryotic. Prokaryotic cells, which are represented by the eubacteria and archaea, contain precious little internal compartmentalization and have transcriptionally coupled translation, whereas eukaryotic cells, which compose plants, fungi, algae, animals, and a widely diverse group of unicellular protists, are equipped with a large cadre of intracellular compartments that are functionally specialized for specific intracellular tasks.
Swanson, Matthew S., Deborah K. Sayers, and Thomas S. Kuntzleman. “Visualizing the Transition State: A Hands-on Approach to the Arrhenius Equation.” Journal of Chemical Education 84, no. 11 (2007): 1776.
Abstract: An exercise is presented in which the kinetics of the irreversible “reaction” of pennies in the heads-up state to pennies in the tails-up state is simulated by a hands-on, Monte Carlo approach. In addition, the exercise incorporates a second simulation in which the irreversible “reaction” of dice with a red face uppermost to a blue face uppermost is conducted. The transition states of the reactions are assumed to be a penny that is in the process of being flipped or a die in the process of being rolled, respectively. Data collected by students who perform these simulations show that both “reactions” follow first-order decay kinetics. Arrhenius plots from these data yield activation energies comparable to assigned values and pre-exponential factors close to what would be expected based on the probability of a “reactant” achieving the correct orientation for conversion into “product”. A comparison of the values obtained for the pre-exponential factors for the different simulations allows students to semi-quantitatively discuss the orientational requirement that is contained within this factor.
Jindra, Michael. “Video game worlds.” Society 44, no. 4 (2007): 67-73.
Abstract: The article reports on the writings about the cultural phenomenon and effect of the video game industry. It focuses on the pros and cons of gaming. Debates and arguments related to the topic is also presented. Some of the writers celebrate gaming because it display the powerful combination of entertainment, competition, and technology, while the others add a cautionary note stating that our social and moral aspect are neglected. However, all of them agree that video games is a phenomenon that will have social implications. In relation, an overview of the eletronic game industry’s technological development is offered.
Campolo, Tony, and Mary Albert Darling. The God of Intimacy and Action: Reconnecting Ancient Spiritual Practices, Evangelism, and Justice. San Franciso: Jossey-Bass, 2007.
The God of Intimacy and Action reveals how contemplative spiritual practices can lead to greater intimacy with God and fuel passion for reaching out to others, through spreading the Good News and fostering justice for the poor and oppressed. The authors show why this combination is not only crucial but historical: it is vividly demonstrated in the lives of saints such as St Francis of Assisi, Ignatius of Loyola and Catherine of Siena.
Campolo and Darling explain mystical spirituality and its practices, and integrate them with evangelism and justice to illuminate what they call ‘holistic Christianity’. They suggest specific ways to nurture and energize one’s spirituality and show how to go beyond living a Christian life that merely emphasizes right beliefs and right behaviours.
