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Born in Framingham, Massachusetts, on June 18, 1804, Peter Parker was the fifth of six children, the son of a poor farmer. (1) There was no reason to imagine that [...]

The theme of my pilgrimage is that I have ended up where I never imagined and have done what I never expected. The lesson is that God's providence prevails. From [...]

Scholars who teach and write about Christian missions have formed networks or associations to foster the advancement of their work. To assist and encourage their members these associations hold conferences, [...]

Several computer models can assess the exposure of people to indoor air pollutants. The type of model to use depends on the factors that are being considered. These factors include the pollutants, the source of the pollutants and the specification of emission rates. Most models of exposure are either 'what if' models, deterministic models or probabilistic models. One of the most flexible models is IAQM, which can model virtually any pollutant, regardless of the source or averaging time.

'Grace to you and peace from God our Father and the Lord Jesus Christ' (Phil 1:2). I spoke those same words of greeting from St. Paul to the Philippians recently [...]

World Christian Encyclopedia: A Comparative Survey of Churches and Religions in the Modem World. By David B. Barrett, George T. Kurian, and Todd M. Johnson. 2d ed. New York: Oxford [...]

Objective: To evaluate the speed (efficiency) and effectiveness of 3 different fiber post removal systems. Method and Materials: Fiber posts (D.T. Light-Post no. 1 [Bisco Dental] and ParaPost FiberLux no. 5 [Coltène/Whaledent]) were cemented into 60 single-rooted teeth after endodontic therapy and post space preparation were completed. Three methods of fiber post removal were evaluated-D.T. Light-Post removal kit, the Kodex twist/Tenax ParaPost fiber post removal drill kit, and a combination of diamond bur/Peeso reamer. Results: The efficiency to remove either fiber post was not significantly different, nor was efficiency of any of the 3 post removal systems significantly different. For effectiveness, no difference was observed between post types, but effectiveness was higher with the diamond bur/Peeso reamer compared with the Kodex twist/Tenax ParaPost drills, which in turn was more effective than the D.T. Light-Post removal kit. Conclusions: Fiber posts are efficiently removed by all 3 methods, but effectiveness of removal is higher using the diamond bur/Peeso reamer. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Objective: Chronic testosterone blood concentrations associate with food intake (FI), but acute effects of testosterone on appetite and effect of protein and glucose consumption on testosterone response have had little examination. Methods: In a randomized, crossover study, twenty‐three adolescent (12‐18 years old) males were given beverages containing either: (a) whey protein (1 g/kg body weight), (b) glucose (1 g/kg body weight) or (c) a calorie‐free control (C). Plasma testosterone, luteinizing hormone (LH), GLP‐1 (active), ghrelin (acylated), glucose, insulin and subjective appetite were measured prior (0) and at 20, 35 and 65 minutes after the consumption of the beverage. FI at an ad libitum pizza meal was assessed at 85 minutes. Results: Testosterone decreased acutely to 20 minutes after both protein and glucose with the decrease continuing after protein but not glucose to 65 minutes (P = 0.0382). LH was also decreased by both protein and glucose, but glucose had no effect at 20 minutes in contrast to protein (P < 0.001). Plasma testosterone concentration correlated positively with LH (r = 0.58762, P < 0.0001) and negatively with GLP‐1 (r = −0.50656, P = 0.0003). No associations with appetite, ghrelin or glycaemic markers were found. Food intake was not affected by treatments. Conclusion: Protein or glucose ingestion results in acute decreases in both plasma testosterone and LH in adolescent males. The physiological significance of this response remains to be determined as no support for testosterone's role in acute regulation of food intake was found. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Van dorpsjongen tot wereldburger (From village boy to world citizen). 4 vols. By fan A. B. Jongeneel. Utrecht: Stichting de Zending van de Protestantse Kerk in Nederland, in collaboration with [...]

By James K. Mathews. Nashville: Abingdon, 2000. Pp. 512. $35. For more than fifty years James K. Mathews has given leadership to the global mission endeavor of American Methodism. In [...]

Readers of Archbishop Zago's address at Mission Congress 2000 will admire and appreciate his analysis of Roman Catholic mission in the American context. His observations about the Protestant missionary movement [...]

The Centenary Celebration of American Methodist Missions: The 1919 World's Fair of Evangelical Americanism. By Christopher J. Anderson. Lewiston, N.Y.: Edwin Mellen Press, 2012. Pp. xi, 263. $149.95 /99.95 [pounds [...]

Utrecht University: 375 Years Mission Studies, Mission Activities, and Overseas Ministries. By Jan A. B. Jongeneel. Frankfurt: Peter Lang, 2012. Pp. xxiii, 356. 62.95 [euro]/SFr 71 /47 [pounds sterling]/$76.95. The [...]

Mission in Christ's Way: An Orthodox Understanding of Mission. By Archbishop Anastasios (Yannoulatos). Brookline, Mass.: Holy Cross Orthodox Press, 2010. Pp. xix, 316. Paperback $24.95. As archbishop of Albania since [...]

Mapping Messianic Jewish Theology: A Constructive Approach. By Richard Harvey. Colorado Springs, Colo.: Paternoster Press, 2009. Pp. xiii, 316. Paperback $22.99. Jews and the Gospel at the End of History: [...]

The Christian Message in a Non-Christian World By Hendrik Kraemer. Introduction by Jan A. B. Jongeneel. Bangalore: Centre for Contemporary Christianity, 2009. Pp. xlv, 487. $30; paperback $25. This is [...]