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The Scarlet - Volume Xci, No. 3 (September 30, 2010), Scarlet Staff

The Scarlet Archive (Student Newspaper) (1939-2011) (In Progress)

The September 30, 2010 edition of The Scarlet (est. 1939), Clark University's student-run newspaper. The Scarlet is intellectually and editorially independent of the University.

The cover story for this issue is "Passion with purpose: David Angel gives inaugural address". Other headlines include "SEIU holds protest at Clark", "Clarkies take action! IDCE programs give real meaning to "Challenge Convention, Change our World", CUSC [Clark Undergraduate Student Council] Debate Autumn 2010", "The Facebook economy", "Something for everyone: Three eclectic Clark groups with new EPs", and "Main South celebrates: Reclaiming Crystal Park for the community". Regular columns include "Clark in Brief", "News of …

Accounting In Economic Recovery And Reform, September 30-October 2, 2010, Columbus, Ohio, Accounting Hall Of Fame, Academy Of Accounting Historians

Accounting Hall of Fame Brochures

No abstract provided.

Swine Flu: A Preliminary Study Of The Planning And Policy Of Nepal To Combat The H1n1 Pandemic, Rojee Rajbanshi

Himalayan Research Papers Archive

The research was conducted to analyze the activities implemented by the Government of Nepal to deal with the 2009 H1N1 pandemic. The basis of the analysis was the National Avian Influenza Pandemic Preparedness and Response Plan (NAIPPRP). This plan was compared to World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations and the United States preparation plans. The H1N1 situation in Nepal, between 2009 April to 2010 March, was analyzed considering the countrys profile on the basis of data available online and document provided by WHO-Nepal. The first reported outbreak of H1N1 occurred in Mexico in early April 2009 and soon spread to the …

The Montclarion, September 30, 2010, The Montclarion

The Montclarion

Student Newspaper of Montclair State University

Ethnic Minority Children’S Active Commuting To School And Association With Physical Activity And Pedestrian Safety Behaviors, Jason A. Mendoza, Kathy Watson, Tom Baranowski, Theresa A. Nicklas, Doris K. Uscanga, Nga Nguyen, Marcus J. Hanfling

Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk

Background: Children's active commuting to school, i.e. walking or cycling to school, was associated with greater moderate-to-vigorous physical activity, although studies among ethnic minorities are sparse. Objectives: Among a low-income, ethnic minority sample of fourth grade students from eight public schools, we examined (1) correlates of active commuting to school and (2) the relationship between active commuting to school and moderate-to-vigorous physical activity. Methods: We conducted a cross-sectional analysis of baseline measurements from a sample of participants (n=149) aged 9-12 years from a walk to school intervention study in Houston, Texas. The primary outcome was the weekly rate of active …

Limnological Assistance For Lake Mead National Recreation Area: Quarterly Report, Period Ending September 30, 2010, Margaret N. Rees

Limnological Studies

Project 1

• Technical assistance with the implementation of the Interagency Monitoring Action Plan (I-MAP) for Quagga Mussels is ongoing. During this quarter, analysis was completed for 11 adult/juvenile samples from the winter 2009 – spring 2010 sampling. Two manuscripts related to the I-MAP were submitted to the peer-reviewed journal, Aquatic Invasions.

Project 2

• Topics and analyses have been approved for annual report development as prescribed by the Limnological and Aquatic Resource Monitoring and Research Plan for Lakes Mead and Mohave.
• Content, including links and photos for the front page, four limnology category web pages, and one associated page have been …

Vista: September 30, 2010, University Of San Diego

USD Vista (1965-)

No abstract provided.

Spectrum, Volume 27, Issue 3, Sacred Heart University

Newspapers (Obelisk & Spectrum)

Highlights include: Shots Fired on Streets of New Haven -- Did "SHU" Know? School Health Insurance -- Students Request to "SET" More Events -- Are You Ready For Some Football -- He Said/She Said -- Editorials.

Physical Activity In Latino Children: Research And Its Implications, Norma Olvera Ph.D., Stephanie F. Kellam, Kara Menefee, Jay Lee, Dennis W. Smith

Journal of Applied Research on Children: Informing Policy for Children at Risk

Childhood obesity affects children across all ages and genders. However, Latino children and adolescents are at an increased risk, with one out of three Latino children (ages 2-19) being classified as overweight. Physical inactivity is deemed a major factor contributing to the energy imbalance that leads to excess adiposity. The aims of this study are twofold: 1) to present relevant research regarding Latino children’s physical patterns, influences on their physical activity, and interventions designed to promote physical activity and fitness in this population; and 2) to discuss implications derived from this research to help health educators, practitioners, and policy makers …

The Inkwell, Armstrong Atlantic State University

The Inkwell

No abstract provided.

Volume 48, Number 6: September 29, 2010, University Of North Dakota

University Letter Archive

No abstract provided.

The Winonan, Winona State University

The Winonan - 2010s

No abstract provided.

Moving Out Of Chronic Poverty: Community Level Study On Poverty Over The Time, S.A.N.C. Samaraweera, N.R. Abeynayake

Himalayan Research Papers Archive

Chronically poor people are those who experience deprivation over many years, often over their entire lives, and who sometimes pass poverty on to their children. In this study poverty is measured as the low level of satisfaction of the ten basic needs and the underutilization of material and non material resources. The ten basic needs considered in this study are; clean and pleasant environment, water, clothing, food, dwellings, health, transport and communication, fuel, education, spiritual and cultural needs. The economic factors which are studied in this research include financial capital (income indebtedness and savings), human capital (educational, skill and health …

Mustang Daily, September 29, 2010

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

Mustang Daily, September 28, 2010

Cal Poly Student Newspaper

Student newspaper of California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA.

The Primary Care Safety Net: Strained, Transitioning, Critical, Jessamyn Taylor

National Health Policy Forum

This background paper examines the primary care safety net. It describes key primary care safety net providers, including federally qualified health centers, free clinics, local health departments, and safety net hospital outpatient departments and clinics, among others. The paper also explores the changing role of the primary care safety net in a post–health reform marketplace.

Young Child Poverty In 2009: Rural Poverty Rate Jumps To Nearly 29 Percent In Second Year Of Recession, Marybeth J. Mattingly, Michelle L. Stransky

Carsey Publications

The U.S. Census Bureau's release of its American Community Survey data in September 2010 illustrated some expected changes in poverty rates in 2009, the second year of the Great Recession. For young children under age 6, living in poverty is especially difficult, given the long-term effects on health and education. Every region of the country except the West saw increases in rural young child poverty in 2009.

Low Birth Weight In Western Iraq, Sahar J Al-Hiali, Zaid R Al-Ani, Eman Al-Kaseer, Ani, Izzat R Al

Iraqi Postgraduate Medical Journal

ABSTRACT: BACKGROUND: In Iraq, several reports documented an increase in the prevalence of low birth weight (LBW) in the last 3 decades. OBJECTIVE: This study was carried out to report on the rate of LBW in western Iraq during the period of widespread violence. METHODS: All singleton live births in Al-Ramadi Maternity and Paediatrics hospital during the period of 1st April to 1st Oct. 2006, were included in the study. All the neonates were checked for birth weight and the expanded parelled was used to assess gestational age. Multiple logistic regression was used to estimate odd ratio for LBW. RESULTS: …

Journal Usage By Subject For Fiscal Year 2010, Michael A. Cerbo Ii

Technical Services Reports and Statistics

Journal holdings for the University Libraries are listed alphabetically by subject than authority title. Usage statistics for the fiscal year are included along with a cost per use where available. The information is taken from each vendor and incorporated in Serials Solutions 360 Counter.

B-Vitamins And Fatty Acids In The Prevention And Treatment Of Alzheimer's Disease And Dementia: A Systematic Review, Peter J. Whitehouse

Faculty Scholarship

The increasing worldwide prevalence of dementia is a major public health concern. Findings from some epidemiological studies suggest that diet and nutrition may be important modifiable risk factors for development of dementia. In order to evaluate the strength of the available evidence of an association of dietary factors with dementia including Alzheimer's disease (AD), we systematically searched relevant publication databases and hand-searched bibliographies up to end July 2007. We included prospective cohort studies which evaluated the association of nutrient levels with the risk of developing dementia and randomized intervention studies examining the treatment effect of nutrient supplementation on cognitive function. …

Montana Kaimin, September 28, 2010, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Prenatal Undernutrition And Cognitive Function In Late Adulthood, Susanne R. De Rooij, Hans Wouters, Julie E. Yonker, Rebecca C. Painter

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

At the end of World War II, a severe 5-mo famine struck the cities in the western part of The Netherlands. At its peak, the rations dropped to as low as 400 calories per day. In 1972, cognitive performance in 19-y-old male conscripts was reported not to have been affected by exposure to the famine before birth. In the present study, we show that cognitive function in later life does seem affected by prenatal undernutrition. We found that at age 56 to 59, men and women exposed to famine during the early stage of gestation performed worse on a selective …

Prenatal Undernutrition And Cognitive Function In Late Adulthood, Susanne R. De Rooij, Hans Wouters, Julie E. Yonker, Rebecca C. Painter

University Faculty Publications and Creative Works

At the end of World War II, a severe 5-mo famine struck the cities in the western part of The Netherlands. At its peak, the rations dropped to as low as 400 calories per day. In 1972, cognitive performance in 19-y-old male conscripts was reported not to have been affected by exposure to the famine before birth. In the present study, we show that cognitive function in later life does seem affected by prenatal undernutrition. We found that at age 56 to 59, men and women exposed to famine during the early stage of gestation performed worse on a selective …

High Hopes: Public Health Approaches To Reducing The Need For Health Care, Michele J. Orza

National Health Policy Forum

Driven in part by a desire to contain health care costs, policymakers are looking beyond medical care for opportunities to reduce the need for expensive services. This paper briefly reviews current public health concepts and strategies for improving health that emphasize nonmedical factors such as behavior, socioeconomic status, and environment. It also provides examples of how these concepts and strategies undergird many of the public health provisions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, other legislation, and several programs and initiatives. These concepts include prevention, health in all policies, global health, the One Health Initiative, and climate change and …

Spartan Daily September 27, 2010, San Jose State University, School Of Journalism And Mass Communications

Spartan Daily (School of Journalism and Mass Communications)

Volume 135, Issue 15

The Statesman, V. 54, I. 05, Stony Brook University

Stony Brook Statesman-Sucolian

v. 54, i. 05

Portfolio Of All Undergraduate Programs

Undergraduate Curriculum and Academic Policy Committee Wright State University Quarter to Semester Transition

A portfolio of all undergraduate programs detailing the quarter to semester conversion and new semester programs.

The Fda Black Box Warning System: The Utmost In Drug And Patient Safety?, Andrew T. Georgi

Yale Medicine Thesis Digital Library

THE FDA BLACK BOX WARNING SYSTEM: THE UTMOST IN DRUG AND PATIENT SAFETY? Andrew Georgi (Sponsored by Paul Barash, MD, and Loreta Grecu, MD). Department of Anesthesiology, Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT. Of the 7856 pharmaceutical products under the purview of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), over six hundred have a black box warning (BBW). As the FDAs highest level of warning included on drug package inserts, this notation is reserved for those drugs that pose significant risks leading to death or serious injury. However, the types of warnings that warrant this distinction have not been …

Evaluation Of School Wellness Policies In South San Luis Obispo County (Final Report), Ann Yelmokas Mcdermott, David W. Hey, Laurie Pugh, Rosanna Taylor, Arlene Grant-Holcomb, Stephanie F. Teaford

Kinesiology and Public Health

A two year grant (October 2008-2010) was awarded to the San Luis Obispo County Public Health Department (SLO-PHD) so that outside agencies could engage in school wellness policy (SWP) advocacy and community activities to aid in combating the growing epidemic of obesity among the county’s high risk populations. Under SLO-PHD oversight, Healthy Eating Active Living (HEAL-SLO) proposed school district outcomes, objectives, and indicators. (Attachment A provides the SWP rationale while Attachment B contains the HEAL-SLO/TCE purpose and goals.) In March 2009, a research team from the newly formed STRIDE at California Polytechnic State University was contracted to review and evaluate …

Plasma Membrane Ca2+-Atpases: Targets Of Oxidative Stress In Brain Aging And Neurodegeneration, Asma Zaidi

Faculty and Staff Publications

The plasma membrane Ca(2+)-ATPase (PMCA) pumps play an important role in the maintenance of precise levels of intracellular Ca(2+) [Ca(2+)](i), essential to the functioning of neurons. In this article, we review evidence showing age-related changes of the PMCAs in synaptic plasma membranes (SPMs). PMCA activity and protein levels in SPMs diminish progressively with increasing age. The PMCAs are very sensitive to oxidative stress and undergo functional and structural changes when exposed to oxidants of physiological relevance. The major signatures of oxidative modification in the PMCAs are rapid inactivation, conformational changes, aggregation, internalization from the plasma membrane and proteolytic degradation. PMCA …