Article analyzing eight Kongo near-death experiences (NDEs) from Central Africa in support of the argument that universal features exist within this experiential form.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al Stevens. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1943 as a metallurgical engineer. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944 in Detroit, Michigan. He attended the Navy Electronics School at Harvard University as well as a specialized radar training program organized by MIT at the Harbor Building in Boston, Massachusetts. He received further training in radar countermeasures at Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. He served on the USS Wasatch (ACG-9). When the ship was anchored, he was assigned to deliver orders and mail. He describes the Operation Olympic portion of the plan to invade Japan. He was part of the force that occupied Wakanoura and Nagoya, Japan. He shares an anecdote about obtaining a Japanese sword as a souvenir in Nagoya. In North China he participated in the repatriation of the Japanese, Chinese, and Koreans. He wrote a book, ?Up Close and Personal,? about his World War II experiences.

The National Museum of the Pacific War presents an oral interview with Al Stevens. He graduated from Michigan State University in 1943 as a metallurgical engineer. He enlisted in the Navy in 1944 in Detroit, Michigan. He attended the Navy Electronics School at Harvard University as well as a specialized radar training program organized by MIT at the Harbor Building in Boston, Massachusetts. He received further training in radar countermeasures at Ocracoke Island, North Carolina. He served on the USS Wasatch (ACG-9). When the ship was anchored, he was assigned to deliver orders and mail. He describes the Operation Olympic portion of the plan to invade Japan. He was part of the force that occupied Wakanoura and Nagoya, Japan. He shares an anecdote about obtaining a Japanese sword as a souvenir in Nagoya. In North China he participated in the repatriation of the Japanese, Chinese, and Koreans. He wrote a book, ?Up Close and Personal,? about his World War II experiences.

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Photograph of eight women posing together during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held at the Joseph Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, North Carolina. The woman the the far left has been identified as Dottie.

Photograph of two unidentified woman seated at dinner tables with water and iced tea refreshments seen talking to one another as they are in attendance for the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Photograph of (L-R) Bill, Jim, Craig Kubic and Maryann taken during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina. The four individuals are board members or guest speaking at the conference.

Photograph of the Church and Synagogue Library Association 2006 logo used for the 39th annual CSLA conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina during July 30 - August 1, 2006.

Photograph of Cornelia Corson, dressed in a floral shirt and seen attending the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held at the Joseph Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Photograph of a blue and yellow CSLA banner hanging up during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held at the Joseph Koury Convention Center, Greensboro, North Carolina.

Photograph of CSLA board member, named Alice, taken during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina. Alice is seen engaging with the audience, using her hands as emphasis.

Photograph of a man identified as Craig Kubic by his name tag taken during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina. Craig Kubic is a CSLA board member and presenter at the conference.

Photograph of six CSLA board members standing shoulder and shoulder, during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Photograph of Craig Kubic (standing) and other guests seated for dinner during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Photograph of guests seated at round tables with water and iced tea refreshments, taken during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Photograph of seven women standing on stage and wearing gold and red sparkling hats, during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Photograph of seven women standing on stage and wearing gold and red sparkling hats, during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.

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Photograph of three women seated at a dinner tale with water and iced tea refreshments, during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.

Photograph of many guests seated at elongated tables and listening to a presentation during the 39th annual Church and Synagogue Library Association conference, held in Greensboro, North Carolina.