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Fraternity In Politics: New Scholarship And Publications From Latin America, Rodrigo Mardones Z.

Claritas: Journal of Dialogue and Culture

In this article, the author reviews a book series on fraternity, published in Spanish since 2006, that is the result of a new interest among Latin American scholars in the topic of fraternity. Most of the books in the series are edited volumes that include perspectives from several disciplines in the social sciences and the humanities. Latin American scholars have responded to an intellectual challenge brought from Italy to the region by Antonio Baggio’s seminal work on this topic. In the last five years, studies on fraternity have expanded throughout Latin America, as they have increasingly captured the attention from …

Intellectual Strangers No More? Peter Singer And Roman Catholicism On Ecological Concern, Charles C. Camosy

Claritas: Journal of Dialogue and Culture

Peter Singer’s approach to ethics as a utilitarian preference seems to have little to say to Christian ethics. But for a host of important issues, and in particular for those related to ecological ethics, this article argues that this perception is fundamentally mistaken. When comparing Singer’s views to a Roman Catholic approach, we find that their disagreement with regard to ecological concern, though significant and important to address, is surprisingly narrow—limited to topics such as intrinsic value and overpopulation. We find broad agreement not only with regard to the seriousness of our ecological problems but more importantly about the radical …

Acoustic Emission In Structural Health Monitoring Of Reinforced Concrete Structures, Matteo Di Benedetti

Open Access Dissertations

Structural health monitoring (SHM) is a term used in the last decades to describe a range of systems implemented on constructed facilities (including reinforced concrete (RC)) with the purpose of assisting and informing owners/operators on the condition of structures under gradual or sudden changes to their state of serviceability. At the simplest level and with reference to RC, recurrent visual observation and assessment of structural condition (e.g., corrosion, cracking, spalling and deformations) could be viewed as SHM activities. Nowadays, the aim of research efforts is to develop effective and reliable means of acquiring, managing, integrating and interpreting structural performance data. …

Wales: A Hidden Cultural Gem, Clara Martinez

Fulbright Grantee Projects

In this presentation, Clara Martinez discusses exposure to Welsh academics, cultural interactions, and exploration of national landmarks as part of her participation in the Fulbright Wales Summer Institute in 2012, which focused on Contemporary Wales: Industry, Politics, Culture and Change. Martinez's presentation emphasizes her visits to museums, galleries, castles, and islands and provides a collection of photos and stories from her experience studying in Wales, United Kingdom.

Volume 48 - Issue 07 - Friday, October 26, 2012, Rose Thorn Staff

The Rose Thorn Archive

The Rose Thorn, Rose-Hulman's independent student newspaper.

10-26-2012 Conference Planned November 2 For Anyone Caring For And About Senior Citizens, Southwestern Oklahoma State University

THE BARK ARCHIVE 2012

The Southwest Area Health Education Center is co-sponsoring “On The Road,” a geriatric conference planned Friday, November 2, at Southwestern Oklahoma State University in Weatherford.

Risk Factors Associated With Death In In-Hospital Pediatric Convulsive Status Epilepticus, Tobias Loddenkemper, Tanvir U. Syed, Sriram Ramgopal, Deepak Gulati, Sikawat Thanaviratananich, Sanjeev V. Kothare, Amer Alshekhlee, Mohamad Z. Koubeissi

Neurology Faculty Publications

Objective

To evaluate in-patient mortality and predictors of death associated with convulsive status epilepticus (SE) in a large, multi-center, pediatric cohort.

Patients and Methods

We identified our cohort from the KID Inpatient Database for the years 1997, 2000, 2003 and 2006. We queried the database for convulsive SE, associated diagnoses, and for inpatient death. Univariate logistic testing was used to screen for potential risk factors. These risk factors were then entered into a stepwise backwards conditional multivariable logistic regression procedure. P-values less than 0.05 were taken as significant.

Results

We identified 12,365 (5,541 female) patients with convulsive SE aged …

The Wooster Voice (Wooster, Oh), 2012-10-26, Wooster Voice Editors

The Voice: 2012-Present

The headline article for this issue is "The College of Wooster celebrates family weekend," featuring some information on the event and an itinerary. Another article looks at "Reduce, Reuse and Recycle week in Wooster," which boasted a week of better sustainability on campus, including presentations and sustainable dining options. Viewpoints look at the upcoming 2012 presidential election. The Features page focuses on local elections in Wooster and Wayne County, along with voting information. In Arts and Entertainment, the Voice looks at new displays at the College of Wooster Art Museum Ebert Hall and an interview with comedians Jamil Abu-Wardeh and …

10/26/2012 Obituary Records, Hawaii Obituaries

Obituaries

List of Obituaries for individuals who passed away on 10/26/2012. Scroll down to see the names and obituary description.

Ua3/9 15 Years: 15 Points Of Progress, Transformational Leadership, 1997-2010 [Western Kentucky University], Gary A. Ransdell President, Robbin Taylor, Vp

Presidential Publications

This report, 15 Years: 15 Points of Progress, documents the most significant changes at WKU since our transformation began in late Fall, 1997. Our success is measurable. Our achievements are significant. Most importantly, our transformation is a lasting one.

Meds And Eds Panel, John M. Dunn

WMU President John Dunn

No abstract provided.

V. 80, Issue 6, October 26, 2012

Archway (1946-2020)

No abstract provided.

Overexpression Of Pyruvate Dehydrogenase Kinase 1 And Lactate Dehydrogenase A In Nerve Cells Confers Resistance To Amyloid Β And Other Toxins By Decreasing Mitochondrial Respiration And Reactive Oxygen Species Production, Jordan T. Newington, Tim Rappon, Shawn Albers, Daisy Y. Wong, R. Jane Rylett, Robert C. Cumming

Paediatrics Publications

Background: Aerobic glycolysis promotes resistance against Aβ toxicity. Results: Increased LDHA and PDK1 expression attenuates mitochondrial activity and confers resistance to Aβ. These proteins are down-regulated in a transgenic Alzheimer disease (AD) mouse model, and PDK1 is decreased in AD brain. Conclusion: PDK and LDHA are central mediators of Aβ resistance. Significance: Drugs that augment aerobic glycolysis may enhance brain cell survival in AD patients. © 2012 by The American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology, Inc.

Reporter - October 26th 2012, Rit Reporter Staff

University Publications

No abstract provided.

Ua12/2/1 College Heights Herald, Vol. 88, No. 17, Wku Student Affairs

WKU Administration Documents

WKU campus newspaper reporting campus, athletic and Bowling Green, Kentucky news.

The Tiger Vol. 106 Issue 20 2012-10-26, Clemson University

Tiger Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Robert Berlus V. Secretary Dept Homeland

2012 Decisions

USDC for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania

The Bison, October 26, 2012

The Bison Newspapers

No abstract provided.

Why Not Some Fiscal Therapy And Go Over The Cliff?, Louis D. Johnston

Economics Faculty Publications

No abstract provided.

Successful Management Of Bleeding Complications In Patients Supported With Extracorporeal Membrane Oxygenation With Primary Respiratory Failure., K Lamb, Sw Cowan, N Evans, H Pitcher, T Moritz, M Lazar, H Hirose, Nc Cavarocchi

Department of Cancer Biology Faculty Papers

BACKGROUND: Extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO) is a lifesaving procedure in patients with severe respiratory insufficiency failing conventional support. Bleeding complications are common due to the necessity for anticoagulation and circuit-related factors. METHODS: A retrospective review was conducted in patients requiring ECMO for respiratory failure from 7/2010 to 6/2011 to identify episodes of major bleeding, bleeding management and outcomes. RESULTS: Twenty-one patients were supported with ECMO during the study although five experienced massive bleeding related to chest tube insertion, jejunal arterio-venous malformations, distal perfusion cannula dislodgement and ventricular rupture. Patients required aggressive resuscitation or endoscopic or operative intervention, totaling 28 procedures. …

The Daily Gamecock, Friday, October 26, 2012, University Of South Carolina, Office Of Student Media

October

No abstract provided.

Montana Kaimin, October 26, 2012, Students Of The University Of Montana, Missoula

Montana Kaimin, 1898-present

Student newspaper of the University of Montana, Missoula.

Water: Conserving Our Most Precious Resource, John Holmes Gcvo, Kbe, Cmg

Reports (USI)

This was a thoughtful discussion on a vital and still neglected issue. While there was enough fresh water in the world overall, its distribution did not match that of the global population. Climate change, continuing population growth, urbanisation and altered dietary habits were all exacerbating existing problems of fresh water availability. But there was little new action at national or international level, though local and private sector decisions were making a difference in some places. In the end we might have to take the water to the people rather than expecting the people to go to the water, as had …

Daily Eastern News: October 26, 2012, Eastern Illinois University

October

No abstract provided.

Emu Today, October 26, 2012, Eastern Michigan University

EMU Today

No abstract provided.

Estimating Hiv Prevalence In The Presence Of Spatial Variation, Matthew D. Austin, Christopher D. Barr, Victor Degruttola

COBRA Preprint Series

Data from antenatal clinics in Botswana provide information on age, HIV status, and geographic cluster (clinic) for women in their child-bearing years. To make use of these data, it is necessary to extend spline estimation methods to adjust for correlation that arises due to geographic proximity of clinics and closeness in age among women within clinics. We use a logistic model with mean function specified by natural cubic splines, and a composite likelihood approach to accommodate all possible pairs of geographical clusters. These methods allow us to generate smooth estimates of age-specific HIV prevalence in Botswana. Repeated measures of such …

Unh Reopens Memorial Field For Varsity Athletes After Additional Lead Testing, Erika Mantz

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

New Project Will Improve Newborn Screening For Heart Disease Throughout New England, Matt Gianino

Media Relations

No abstract provided.

Florida Sentinel Bulletin, October 26, 2012, Gwen Hayes

Florida Sentinel Bulletin Collection

The October 26, 2012, issue of the Florida Sentinel Bulletin. Included is an article about President Barack Obama's visit to Centennial Park in Tampa.

The Echo: October 26, 2012, Taylor University

2012-2013 (Volume 100)

Missions Possible – Administration to decide Fairlane’s Future – 24 at Taylor brings prospectives to campus – Top 5 News Events of the Week – Firs annual Zombie Run – Congressional forum next Monday – In The Loop – Bull Riding Series continues – School board approves new budget – Town council repurposes old Upland fire station – Weekly Forecast – Marketing company opens Upland office – Behind the Times – Not-so-foreign policy – Policy Issues Up to Speed – Hilarious Headlines – Around the World – The Geek Briefs – Higher, faster, deeper – Same tablet, smaller package – …