According to biblical record, diseases and illness have troubled individuals almost since the beginning of creation (Wilkinson, 1998: 7). To understand and make sense of sickness, mankind turned to religion. In the Old Testament health is seen as a gift of God, but illness is perceived as a punishment for sin (Leon-Dufour, 1962: 543). The preaching of Job argues against this view. The problem of evil still causes difficulties for the Christian today. God permits such challenges and, in responding to them, mankind is spiritually transformed: spiritual growth. God has given mankind a soul, and this soul is not part of an evolutionary process towards perfection: only Christ waslis perfect! However, through the crucifixion, God recognizes our suffering and we can recognize His suffering elsewhere (Fiddes, 1988: 11). The central question of this research is: How may one demonstrate the legitimacy and validity of miraculous healing through the charism of the Holy Spirit within the Catholic tradition? As healing miracles have an important place in Scripture, an examination is needed of the words used to describe miracles, tracing the English translation back to the original Greek or Hebrew words. Miracle stories are also attested to in secular sources such as the Antiquities of the Jews and the Babylonian Talmud. Scripture contains accounts of healing miracles, particularly in relation to the ministry of Jesus whose healing miracles are in accordance with His teaching. Such miracles were not simply stories spread by the disciples; they were signs, evidence of who Jesus is and that He had come in fulfilment of prophecy. These signs contained the quintessence of the Gospel itself, promoting faith, and that faith is a personal response to an act of witness. Healing is not dependent upon sinlessness, but is a gift of God to His creature: it can be mental, spiritual, emotional, involving relationships and the reconciliation of a person with God and his community through the receipt of the sacraments. Scriptural accounts of healing miracles contained a message that the Kingdom of God had arrived. They were a demonstration of God's truth to believers and non-believers alike and they continued to play an important part in the first Christians' experiences and mission. The church's healing ministry has its roots and authority in Scripture and the continuation of that ministry is through the action of the Holy Spirit. Both in the Early Church and the Church of today, restoration to health is implemented through the Mass and in the practice of a ministry that includes physical care through the establishment of hospitals managed by religious orders and latterly, through care homes staffed by lay volunteers. Consideration is given to Pasteur's (1822-1895) research into microorganisms and the consequent shift in focus to the avoidance of infection and to the development of effective cures. Understandably, the medical profession has concerns about the healing ministry: why are some healed and others not and why cannot healings be tested scientifically in the laboratory? In the Roman Catholic Church tradition shrines have always played an important role as places of pilgrimage and healing and, in spite of the existence of medical committees made up of scientists, doctors and priests to test all claims of healing before the Church acknowledges these as genuine, scepticism remains (Theillier, 2000: 3). Historically inseparable, a gap has developed between science and religion; this thesis attempts to demonstrate the reasons for this and to show that, since both are concerned with aspects of human suffering and death, the wall of separation between medicine and religion can be demolished (Larson and Matthews, 1997 (2): 3-6). As well as modern medical, technological advancements, which have provided exciting developments in the treatment of diseases like cancer, universities such as Edinburgh and Lancaster have established programmes that focus on how a person's faith may influence the progress of illness in a beneficial way. By considering the apparently opposing views of Hume and Lewis (1953: 51), questions arise concerning the extent to which the Laws of Nature are indeed fixed and unchanging; and concerning the contention that when God acts He does not suspend the Laws of Nature, but works with and through them. The researcher's views are either partially or fully endorsed by Boswell (1992), Brown (1984) and Wilkinson (1998); however, it is necessary to research the understanding of those whose scientific expertise prevents them from conceiving of the possibility of miraculous healing (Dawkins, 1997; Hume 1980; Williams, 1992; et al). The thesis addresses contemporary issues: the extent of modern research into the healing ministry and the fact that this is not reflected comprehensively in the training programmes of the Catholic Church for those preparing for the priesthood or as monks and nuns (Hocken, 2001: 54); and the current debate on euthanasia, which demonstrates clearly that the Bible continues to influence not only medical ethics but also, our society as it debates and determines its evaluation of human life. / Thesis (Ph.D. (Church and Dogma History))--North-West University, Potchefstroom Campus in cooperation with Greenwich School of Theology, U.K., 2007

The purpose of this project is to investigate the historical and theological origins of the doctrine of Original Grace and test its viability within Stone-Campbell soteriology. Chapter 1 seeks to provide an exhaustive literature review of those works of the proponents of Original Grace in which they discuss the doctrine in order to demonstrate the place of Original Grace within each tradition, and to make specific connections from the ideas of each writer to their respective theological, philosophical, and historical influences. Chapter 2 explores the exegetical basis for the doctrine of Original Grace. The bulk of attention is given to Romans 5:12-21, as the principal passage cited in discussions of the subject, and to the exegesis of Jack Cottrell, who displays the most current and developed version of the doctrine of Original Grace. I seek, primarily, to delve deeply into the text to gain a deeper understanding of the ways in which the doctrine of Original Grace has been extracted from this text, explore the most detailed textual justification that has been provided for the doctrine, and ultimately determine what is at stake in the unique reading of the text that brings out Original Grace. Secondarily, I seek to assess whether the Original Grace interpretation of the passage is successful on its own terms. Chapter 3 aims to make a significant contribution to Stone-Campbell Movement theology, and also contribute to wider contemporary theological conversations from within the Stone-Campbell Movement. Specifically, I seek to discover how the doctrine of Original Grace fares in conversation with other accounts of grace and salvation, both as a potential contribution, and by running the gauntlet of critique within that conversation. The chapter makes this contribution by discussing the theological and practical implications of Original Grace, identifying and analyzing both the doctrine’s theological strengths and weaknesses, describing and evaluating the theological contribution of the doctrine of Original Grace in regard to the three most critical exegetical issues, and assessing the viability of Original Grace as part of the traditional and contemporary Stone-Campbell soteriological system.

El presente trabajo de título tiene por objetivo diseñar un modelo de gestión del conocimiento que permita y facilite a “Construyendo Mis Sueños” (CMS), una organización sin fines de lucro que se dedica a realizar programas de intervención a microempresarios mediante capacitaciones, la creación de conocimiento organizacional. Se presenta un marco conceptual que identifica las distinciones relevantes respecto al conocimiento y aprendizaje organizacional y la relación entre estos conceptos, además de un marco teórico que da cuenta del estado del arte respecto a la gestión del conocimiento, presentando los principales enfoques y modelos desarrollados en la literatura actual, desde donde se desprende que la gestión del conocimiento contempla la generación de un conjunto de condiciones y procedimientos que faciliten la creación, transferencia e institucionalización del conocimiento presente en la organización, a modo de cumplir los objetivos de la misma. Se realizó un análisis descriptivo de CMS considerando aspectos estructurales, culturales y condiciones organizacionales relacionadas al conocimiento, identificándose los procesos críticos de aprendizaje en la organización, desde los cuales se reconoció la base de conocimiento presente en cada uno. Esto se logró mediante observación y aplicación de entrevistas personales y grupales a miembros de CMS. A partir de esta información se diseña el modelo, que contempla la proposición de distintas herramientas y actividades que fomentan seis condiciones facilitadoras y permiten la generación de cuatro etapas de creación de conocimiento organizacional. La implementación del modelo demanda la adopción de nuevas prácticas en los miembros de CMS, lo que implica un esfuerzo especial de la organización para instaurarlas adecuadamente. Para esto se debe nombrar un responsable para el diseño de cada práctica, de las actividades para su puesta en marcha, de las medidas de efectividad e indicadores de control de gestión, que realice el monitoreo y evalúe los resultados, rediseñando las prácticas y condiciones de satisfacción de los objetivos del modelo cada vez que sea necesario, alineándose con las redefiniciones estratégicas de la organización, cada vez que éstas se lleven a cabo. Se reconoce la presencia de un contexto de confianza y buenas relaciones entre los miembros de CMS y de compromiso con el cumplimiento de su labor social, condición que debe cuidarse y mantenerse para facilitar los procesos de creación del modelo. Así mismo CMS debe hacerse cargo de sus principales falencias, como son la generación de bases de datos con información relevante para los procesos de creación de conocimiento, y la implementación de un programa de inducción y capacitación.

Approved for public release, distribution is unlimited / In this thesis, SiN films grown on Si substrates were characterized using Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) spectroscopy. The stress in SiN films can be used to enhance of mobility of electrons and holes which increases the performance of metal-oxide-semiconductor (MOS) transistors. The samples used in this study were prepared by Applied Materials using chemical vapor deposition (CVD) technique with different growth parameters. The stress of the samples varied from 1.3 GPa compressive to 1 GPa tensile depending on the growth conditions employed. The FTIR measurement showed three distinct absorption peaks associated with Si-N, Si-H and N-H vibrational modes. The hydrogen was unintentionally incorporated into the SiN film during the CVD process due to its use as the carrier gas for the precursors. It was found from the FTIR data that the area under Si-H and N-H peaks (amount of bonds) varies in opposite directions when the film stress changes from compressive to tensile. In addition, the peak position of the Si-H absorption shifted to higher energy while the opposite was true for N-H as the stress changes from compressive to tensile. The strength and the position of the Si-N absorption peak were found to be relatively insensitive to the stress of the film. This indicates that the amount of Si-H and N-H bonds in the film is responsible for controlling the stress of the film. The use of quantum calculation of SiN molecules with different amount of Si-H and N-H bonds was used toward understanding the experimental absorption spectra. / Lieutenant, Mexican Navy

TESIS PARA OPTAR AL GRADO DE MAGÍSTER EN ADMINISTRACIÓN Karin Caro [Parte I], Osvaldo Gallardo [Parte II] / “Macultura”, Corporación Cultural sin fines de lucro, de propiedad de la Municipalidad de Macul se convertirá en el organismo que gestione todo el desarrollo de las artes y cultura para la comuna. Actualmente esta tarea es administrada por el departamento de Cultura de la Municipalidad, con una capacidad de gestión limitada en donde se aprecia un gasto de UF 6.400 por aproximadamente 38.000 habitantes, esto representa en proporción 6 usuarios/UF, según consta en presupuesto directo 2014 del municipio. La Corporación Cultural Macultura gestionará de manera eficiente los recursos municipales para llegar a un rendimiento de 69 usuarios/UF aportada. Esto se conseguirá por un adecuado plan de marketing y operaciones que permitirá la obtención de nuevas fuentes de financiamiento de hasta UF 33.000 amparadas por la Ley de Donaciones. Con el propósito de generar una programación artístico/cultural para todos los habitantes de Macul, sus alrededores y fomentar la asistencia a eventos artísticos de toda índole, la corporación utilizará 20 juntas de vecinos como “Puntos de Cultura” abarcando geográficamente toda la comuna con cursos artísticos y eventos culturales. El crecimiento de las actividades será basado en la mejora de las condiciones para los usuarios aumentando un 67% la asistencia. Así, la corporación pasará de menos de 40 mil asistentes en 2014 (gestionado por la municipalidad) a cerca de 82 mil el primer año de funcionamiento y un total de 257 mil para el último año de evaluación del proyecto. La gestión eficiente de la corporación permitirá una cobertura 6.5 veces más alta que trabajando directamente. Se cumplirá así el objetivo central de la corporación: “Todos los vecinos de Macul asisten a algún evento cultural en el año”, convirtiéndose en un referente para la región. Financieramente, el proyecto resulta rentable visto desde dos ópticas de análisis: El flujo del inversionista neto visto de la evaluación de la inversión y las subvenciones, otorga un costo de oportunidad cercano al 24% considerando valor residual. Y, el valor actual neto de los ahorros respecto del gasto en cultura, conseguidos por el municipio al optar por una corporación es UF 5.623, con un costo de oportunidad del 85% al considerar el proyecto puro. Estos ahorros permitirán a la comuna concentrar su actividad en otras áreas de bienestar social con recursos propios.

A study of the influence preschool teachers and the preschool environment have for children's independence and confidence in their own ability in Reggio Emilia. Studien behandlar två förskollärares tankar gällande förhållningssätt, didaktik och förskolans miljö samt hur detta står i relation till barns möjlighet att utveckla tillit till sin egen förmåga och självständighet i en Reggio Emilia inspirerad förskola. Syftet är att undersöka förskollärarnas tal om tre presenterade scenarion och hur dessa scenarier kan tolkas och förändras för att barn ska ges möjlighet till att utveckla tillit till sin egen förmåga och självständighet. Studiens frågeställning lyder; Hur talar och diskuterar de intervjuade förskollärarna om studiens tre presenterade scenarierna och de didaktiska val som dessa scenarion erfordrar för att barnet ska ges möjlighet till utveckling av tillit till sin egen förmåga och självständighet. Studien är baserad på en parintervju med två förskollärare som jobbar i en Reggio Emilia inspirerad förskola. Resultatet visar att de intervjuade förskollärarna menar att personalens förhållningssätt och didaktiska val påverkar det sätt som barn ges möjlighet till att utveckla sina förmågor. Enligt de intervjuade förskollärarna kan personalens rädsla för miljö och material sätta stopp för barns utforskande och utveckling. Samstämt menar de intervjuade förskollärarna att ges tilltro till barnet så får barnet möjlighet till att utveckla sin tillit till sin egen förmåga och självständighet.

One notes that Kant's philosophy became a part of Coleridge's thinking, and his devotion to its principle intensified through the years. Although Kant influenced Coleridge's aesthetics greatly, significant parallels between Kant's moral and ethical principles and Coleridge's religious doctrines are evidence of distinct influence. Particularly interesting are the views these two men had on the being and nature of God; on sin, salvation, and redemption; and on the various aspects of religion and faith.

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Charles University in Prague Faculty of Social Sciences Institute of Economic Studies Title Page MASTER'S THESIS Executive Compensation in Firms Producing Addictive Goods Author: Bc. Michael Janský Supervisor: Jiří Novák, M.Sc., Ph.D. Academic Year: 2014/2015 Abstract This thesis investigates executive compensation, turnover and migration patterns in firms that produce addictive goods (tobacco, alcohol, and gambling). Previous research has identified costs associated with the production of harmful goods specific to these industries. Consistent with this stream of research, I find increased executive compensation in tobacco, alcohol, and gambling firms. This finding seems to be driven by industry specific characteristics, rather than by executives' traits or by the 'traditional' determinants of executive compensation. Executive migration patterns and the effect of job change on compensation indicate that the higher compensation is not caused by executives' attributes well suited for these firms' specific needs, by executives' contribution to value-creating activities, or by other executive-specific characteristics. Rather, the higher compensation seems to reflect a payment to executives for having to bear society's aversion to or displeasure with these harmful goods, and those who produce them. JEL...

Cormac McCarthy's The Road and Dante's the Inferno contain textual and thematic comparisons. While the Inferno creates a world that exhibits the worst fears of the medieval Catholic subconscious of Dante's time, The Road paints a world of the darkest fears of the current American subconscious. Both texts reflect a critical dystopia that speculates on human spirituality and offers a critique of society through a tour of sin and suffering in a desolate setting.