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Life's Simple 7: Saving Black Men's Lives
No full textThe burden of cardiometabolic diseases including type 2 diabetes (DM), obesity and hypertension as well as cancer is greatest among Africans Americans (AA). In Ohio, AAs have the highest rates of DM, cardiovascular disease (CVD), cancer and mortality from these diseases. Thus, strategies to prevent DM, CVD, cancer and mortality among AAs are critically needed. The National African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative (AAMWWI) was established in Columbus, Ohio in 2004, with the aim of reducing disparities in chronic diseases and premature death among AA males. During the last 14 years, it has become the largest health initiative in central Ohio for AAs. This year, it is estimated that the AAMWWI had 20,000 participants and nearly 2,000 free health screenings. The Ohio State University has been a valued partner in this effort; and leadership from the AAMWW connected with Ohio State faculty to collaborate in the shared mission of improving disparities in diabetes, CVD, cancer and mortality. Attaining health targets for the American Heart Association's (AHA) "Life's Simple 7" including targets for blood pressure, cholesterol, glucose, smoking, body mass index, physical activity and dietary intake is associated with lower risk of diabetes, cardiovascular disease, cancer and mortality among AAs. The aim of the partnership between AAMWWI and Ohio State is to design a novel intervention for AA males in central Ohio to improve attainment of Life's Simple 7. The audience will hear from Mr. John Gregory, founder of the AAMWWI, Dr. Joshua Joseph, assistant professor of Medicine in the Division of Endocrinology, Diabetes, and Metabolism, and Dr. Darrell Gray, II, assistant professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition and deputy director of the Center for Cancer Health Equity. These speakers will 1) review the history of AAMWWI, 2) review recent longitudinal Life's Simple 7 using data from the AAMWWI, and 3) engage the audience in discussion about ideas for sustainable intervention for AA males that increases attainment of Life's Simple 7. The target audience includes community members and organization leadership, students, faculty, health advocates, medical professionals, and researchers who are engaged in the work of examining health disparities and achieving health equity.AUTHOR AFFILIATION: Darrell Gray II, Assistant Professor, College of Medicine, [email protected] (Corresponding Author); John Gregory, Co-Founder, African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative; Chad Anderson, Executive Director, African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative; Latasha Parks, Nurse, The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center; Joshua Joseph, Assistant Professor, College of Medicine; Mark White, Founder, Gateway Health & Wellness Center, and Co-Founder, African American Male Wellness Walk Initiative.The burden of type 2 diabetes (DM), obesity, hypertension and cancer are greatest among African-Americans (AA). In Ohio, AAs have the highest mortality from these diseases. Thus, strategies to prevent DM, CVD, cancer and mortality among AAs are a critical and unmet need. The National African-American Male Wellness Walk Initiative (AAMWWI) was established in Columbus in 2004, with the goal to reduce disparities in premature death among AA males. During the last 14 years, it has become the largest health initiative in central Ohio for AAs. Ohio State has been a valued partner in this effort, and leadership from the AAMWWI connected with Ohio State faculty to collaborate in the shared mission of improving disparities in diabetes, CVD, and mortality. We will review the history of AAMWWI, review recent observational data from AAMWWI, and engage the audience
Lysiteles himalayensis Ono 1979
No full textLysiteles himalayensis Ono, 1979 Figs 10 a–e, 23 Lysiteles himalayensis Ono, 1979: 102, figs 29–31; Ono, 2001: 225, figs 52–55 (types not examined) Material examined. CHINA: Yunnan Province: Fugong County: 1 Ψ, Pihe Township, Yueliangtian Village [N 26.56784 º, E 98.90884 º], 1520 m, 20–24 August 2005, Guo Tang (HNU-Tang 050801). Diagnosis. The female is very similar to that of L. coronatus (Grube, 1861) in the epigyne, but can be separated from the latter by: the sclerotized plate arc-shaped (saddle-shaped in L. coronatus). Description. Female (HNU-Tang 050801): Total length 2.80. Prosoma 1.20 long, 1.10 wide; opisthosoma 1.70 long, 1.30 wide. Dorsal shield of prosoma blackish brown, with long setae, medially yellow with black lines. Both AER and PER strongly recurved. Eye tubercles pale gray. ALE>PLE>AME>PME. Chelicerae brown with black medial stripes, labium, gnathocoxae brown. Legs I, II yellow brown with blackish brown annuli, tibiae and metatarsi I, II both with 2 pairs of ventral spines. Leg measurements: I: 4.40 (1.40, 1.50, 1.00, 0.50), II: 4.50 (1.50, 1.50, 1.00, 0.50), III: 3.00 (1.00, 0.90, 0.60, 0.50), IV: 3.10 (1.00, 1.10, 0.60, 0.40), formula: 2, 1, 4, 3. Opisthosoma ovoid, dorsum light gray with black spots; anteriorly with a pair of black spots and some black dots; posteriorly with 2 pairs of black spots; laterally with black markings; venter light gray with a large rectangular black marking medially. Epigyne-vulva (Figs 10 b–e). Sclerotized plate much wider than long, medially slightly concave; copulatory openings lateral; copulatory ducts curved in “n”-shape; spermathecae globular. Male: See Ono (1979), unknown from China at present. Distribution. Nepal, Bhutan; China (new to China, recorded from Fugong County of Yunnan Province).Published as part of Tang, Guo, Yin, Chang-Ming, Peng, Xian-Jin, Ubick, Darrell & Griswold, Charles, 2008, The crab spiders of the genus Lysiteles from Yunnan Province, China (Araneae: Thomisidae), pp. 1-41 in Zootaxa 1742 on pages 20-21, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18154
Attempted endoscopic closure of a pancreaticocolonic fistula with an over-the-scope clip
No full textContext Spontaneous development of fistulae is an uncommon complication of acute pancreatitis. Until recently, surgical management has been the standard of care. Endoscopic treatment has been described with hemoclips and glue. Case report We report a case of a gentleman with a history of recurrent episodes of acute pancreatitis who presented with symptoms correlating with the development of a pancreatic-colonic fistula. Closure of the fistula was attempted with an over-the-scope clip. Conclusion More evidence is needed to determine criteria for use of over-the-scope clip in closure of GI and pancreatic fistulae.Image: Endoscopic view of the angled guidewire protruding through the fistula and the over-the-scope clip
Investigation of inoculant effect on cast iron
No full textAn assumption was made that extensive holding time of an inoculated gray iron melt would result in a loss of physical properties of castings poured from this melt. This theory was examined in both a literature search and by testing and conclusions drawn from these findings are presented and discussed. Although there is a great deal of data available which discusses inoculants and their effects, very little mention is made of the effect of holding time in any of this material. The results indicate that holding time is of considerable importance when dealing with inoculated iron, and that calcium silicon inoculant is a very effective inoculant when used properly. It was also shown that the size of the inoculant used has a great deal to do with obtaining desired results in gray iron castings --Abstract, page ii
Lysiteles arcuatus Tang, Yin, Peng, Ubick & Griswold, 2008, sp. nov.
No full textLysiteles arcuatus sp. nov. Figs 1 a–e, 21 Type material: Holotype: female, CHINA, Yunnan Province, Gongshan County: Cikai Township [N 27.78644 º, E 98.59831 º], 1890 m, 15 November 2004, Vincent F. Lee (HNU-VFL040029). Etymology. The specific name is derived from the Latin arcuatus, meaning arched or arcuate and referring to the shape of the copulatory ducts; adjective. Diagnosis. This new species can be separated from other members of this genus by the unique structure of epigyne: atrium large, copulatory ducts with arc-shaped curve, and spermathecae small (Figs 1 b–e). Description. Female (holotype): Total length 3.30. Prosoma 1.40 long, 1.31 wide; opisthosoma 2.00 long, 1.65 wide. Dorsal shield of prosoma light yellow, with sparse long setae. Eye sizes and interdistances: AME 0.08, ALE 0.12, PME 0.05, PLE 0.10, AME - AME 0.15, AME - ALE 0.17, PME - PME 0.25, PME - PLE 0.30. MOA 0.26 long, front width 0.30, back width 0.32. Clypeus height 0.25. Sternum, chelicerae, gnathocoxae, and labium light yellow. Legs light yellow with sparse spines. Leg measurements: I: 4.80 (1.50, 1.60, 1.00, 0.70); II: 4.90 (1.60, 1.60, 1.00, 0.70); III: 3.30 (1.10, 1.20, 0.60, 0.40); IV: 3.40 (1.10, 1.20, 0.60, 0.50), formula 2, 1, 4, 3. Opisthosoma nearly oval; dorsum gray, covered with white spots of scales; anteriorly with some small black dots, each with a long hair, posteriorly with 2 pairs of bilateral small black spots, margins and sides with white spots of scales. Venter gray without spots. Spinnerets light brown. Epigyne-vulva (Figs 1 b–e). Atrium large; copulatory openings large; copulatory ducts with arc - shaped curve; spermathecae spherical. Male: Unknown. Distribution. China (known only from the type locality).Published as part of Tang, Guo, Yin, Chang-Ming, Peng, Xian-Jin, Ubick, Darrell & Griswold, Charles, 2008, The crab spiders of the genus Lysiteles from Yunnan Province, China (Araneae: Thomisidae), pp. 1-41 in Zootaxa 1742 on pages 5-6, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18154
Lysiteles bhutanus Ono 2001
No full textLysiteles bhutanus Ono, 2001 Figs 49–58 Lysiteles bhutanus Ono, 2001: 222, f. 44–51, types not examined. Material examined. CHINA, Yunnan Province, Gongshan County: 2 ɗ, 1 Ψ, No. 12 Bridge Camp area, 2775 m [27.71503 ºN, 98.50224 ºE], 15–19 July 2000 (HNU-00QD 59: 1 ɗ, 1 Ψ; CAS-00QD 59: 1 ɗ); 1 ɗ, 1 Ψ, Qiqi, Gongshan County, 2000 m [N 27.71542 º, E 98.56529 º], 9–14 July 2000 (CAS-00QF 76, CAS-00QF 79). All of the above-mentioned specimens were collected by Heng-Mei Yan, David Kananaugh, Charles Griswold, Darrell Ubick, Hong-Bin Liang and Da-Zhi Dong; 3 Ψ, Dulongjiang Township, Dizhengdang Village, 1841 m [28.0443 ºN, 98.19322 ºE], 27–30 October 2004, Guo Tang (CAS-Tang0405); 3 ɗ, 4 Ψ, Heiwadi, 1850 m [27.47101 ºN, 98.35533 ºE], 13–16 November 2004, Guo Tang (CAS-Tang0412). Tengchong County: 1 Ψ, Longwen Bridge of Longchuan River, 1306 m [25.01408 ºN, 98.40583 ºE], 20 October 2003, Guo Tang (HNU- Tang 03102002); 1 Ψ, Baoshan City, Nankang (National 320 Road), Yakou, 2186 m [24.43717 ºN, 98.46054 ºE], 31 October 2003, Guo Tang (HNU-Tang03103102). Description. Male (HNU-00QD 59): Total length 2.70. Prosoma 1.25 long, 1.00 wide; opisthosoma 1.50 long, 1.00 wide. Carapace light yellow, with long sparse setae. Both anterior and posterior eye rows recurved. Lateral eyes with tubercles large, contiguous. Eye sizes and interdistances: ALE 0.16, PLE 0.10, AME 0.08, PME 0.05, AME-AME 0.15, AME-ALE 0.13, PME-PME 0.20, PME-PLE 0.24; MOA long 0.20, front width 0.28, back width 0.30. Chelicerae light brown. Gnathocoxae, labium, sternum. Legs light yellow, femora with 4 thick spines. Tibiae of I, II, III, IV and metatarsi of I, II with 2 pairs of weak ventral spines. Metatarsi I, IV with 1 weak ventral spine. Leg measurements: I 4.80 (1.50, 1.60, 1.00, 0.70), II 5.20 (1.70, 1.65, 1.10, 0.75), III 3.20 (1.00, 1.20, 0.50, 0.50), IV 3.50 (1.10, 1.30, 0.60, 0.50); formula 2, 1, 4, 3. Opisthosoma dorsally light brown, with paramedian dark stripes broken into 4 pairs of spots, anterior largest; laterally with many small white spots scattered; ventrally light yellow with a U-shaped gray mark posteriorly; spinnerets grayish brown. Palp (Figs. 57–58): VTA and RTA short, VTA digitiform, RTA blunt beak-shaped. Bulb flat, embolus short, spiniform. Female (HNU-00QD 59): Total length 2.60. Prosoma 1.10 long, 1.10 wide; opisthosoma 1.60 long, 1.10 wide. Carapace yellow. Eye sizes and interdistances: ALE 0.12, PLE 0.08, AME 0.06, PME 0.05, AME-AME 0.15, AME-ALE 0.13, PME-PME 0.20, PME-PLE 0.13; MOA length 0.30, front width 0.30, hind width 0.32. Clypeus height 0.25. Spination same as in male. Leg measurements: I 3.70 (1.20, 1.20, 0.70, 0.60), II 4.25 (1.25, 1.50, 0.80, 0.70), III 2.80 (0.90, 0.90, 0.60, 0.40), IV 2.90 (0.90, 0.90, 0.60, 0.50); formula 2, 1, 4, 3. Spots on dorsum similar with those of male. Epigyne-vulva (Figs. 55-56): Epigyne brown, with a tongue-shaped sclerotized plate, enclosing 2 copulatory ducts medially; spermathecae globular. Variation. Total length: female, 2.60–2.90 (n = 11); male: 2.70–3.20 (n = 6). Dorsal markings on opisthosoma vary from light to dark gray. Only few specimens have the U-shaped brown markings on carapace, the shape of the RTA also various. Distribution. Bhutan, China (Yunnan Province).Published as part of Tang, Guo, Yin, Chang-Ming, Peng, Xian-Jin, Ubick, Darrell & Griswold, Charles, 2007, Five crab spiders of the Genus Lysiteles from Yunnan Province, China (Araneae: Thomisidae), pp. 57-68 in Zootaxa 1480 on page 66, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.17687
Originalism\u27s Selection Problem
No full textThis Essay examines the problem of selection with any originalist theory and what it means for constitutional adjudication. Part I surveys the major branches of originalism, explains how each share a commitment to the pursuit of objective, knowable, falsifiable fact, and then use that fact as a fixed point to constrain discretion. Part II discusses how each of these theories are vulnerable to methodological challenges familiar to all empirical projects. Part III explores the implications of these methodological challenges for originalism in particular and for constitutional doctrine and theory more generally.
This abstract has been taken from the author\u27s introduction
The representation and mediation of national identity in the production of post-apartheid, South African cinema
No full textIncludes bibliographical references (p. 218-236).In 1994, South Africa was emancipated from apartheid, and in 1996, a new democratic Constitution was released. This charter envisioned a progressive society and placed emphasis on equality, multiculturalism, reconciliation and freedom. The state targeted the cultural industries, including cinema, to carry this new vision to the nation. The problem, however, was that the production, exhibition and distribution infrastructure inherited from apartheid was not only dominated by Hollywood, but also exclusively catered for the white sector of the nation. This monopolised, racially skewed structure continues to pose an obstacle to the dissemination of progressive identities and the sustainability of local cinema. Through an analysis of relevant film policy, industry structure and specific cinematic texts, this study aims to trace the intersection between the dynamics of national identity representation and South Africa's political and economic position as a developing nation in the global marketplace. The research presented took place over a period of three years (2007-2010) and incorporated both quantitative and qualitative methods
Design and preliminary testing of a rotary internal combustion engine
No full textWith the advent of legislation against pollution, and rising wage, manufacturing, and materials costs, the prime mover industry is presently intent on developing new economical, non-polluting methods of power. It was the hope of the author that the engine described herein would provide an advancement towards meeting the new requirements. The design and resulting prototype is an eight cylinder rotary internal combustion engine, weighing approximately sixty pounds, and operating on the tour stroke principle. Theoretical calculations were made to determine ideal horsepower, mean effective pressure, and efficiency. Ideal horsepower ranged from 38.7 to 62.8. A dynamic analysis of the pistons indicates that, neglecting external loads and friction forces, they caused no net work on the system. Initial testing of the prototype with combustion occurring indicated conceptual feasibility and good cycle characteristics, although poor sealing caused the compression ratio to be too low for sustained operation. With proper seals, the engine\u27s performance should approach the calculated values --Abstract, page ii
Lysiteles transversus Tang, Yin, Peng, Ubick & Griswold, 2008, sp. nov.
No full textLysiteles transversus sp. nov. Figs 19 a–l, 22 Type material: Holotype: male, CHINA, Yunnan Province, Tengchong County, Jietou Township, Datang Village, Daheling, Ganjiao [N 25.42018 °, E098.40946°], 1878 m, 19 May 2006, Xian-Jin Peng, Xin-Ping Wang and Peng Hu (HNU-PWH 060519). Paratypes: Tengchong County: 5 ɗ, same data as holotype (2 ɗ, HNU; 3 ɗ, CAS); 2 Ψ, Mingguang Township, Zizhi Village, Cizhuhe [N 25.45598 °, E098.37026°], 2120 m, 21 May 2006, Chang-Min Yin and Jia-Fang Hu (YHY0909: 1 Ψ, HNU; 1 Ψ, CAS). Etymology. The specific name is derived from the Latin transversus, meaning transverse and referring to the shape of the ITA of male palp, adjective. Diagnosis. This species is similar to L. clavellatus sp. nov. (Figs 3 a–d) in general appearance; the differences are discussed in the diagnosis of L. clavellatus. Description. Male (holotype): Total length 3.00. Prosoma 1.30 long, 1.20 wide; opisthosoma 1.80 long, 1.20 wide. Dorsal shield of prosoma light brown with 2 blackish brown bilateral stripes. Eye sizes and interdistances: AME 0.08, ALE 0.17, PME 0.05, PLE 0.10; AME - AME 0.12, AME - ALE 0.11, PME - PME 0.19, PME - PLE 0.23. MOA 0.25 long, front width 0.28, back width 0.34. Sternum, chelicerae, gnathocoxae, labium yellow. Legs brown with some spines, distal parts of tibiae, metatarsi and tarsi I, II all black, spination: femora: I prolateral 0-1 - 0-1 (left), 0-1 - 1 - 1 (right); I–IV dorsal 1 (weak)- 1 - 1 - 1 (weak); patellae I–IV dorsal 1 (weak)- 1; tibiae: I–II prolateral 1 - 1 - 1, dorsal 1 - 0-1, ventral 2 - 0-2; III–IV ventral 0-2 -0. Leg measurements: I: 5.00 (1.45, 1.55, 1.20, 0.80); II: 5.30 (1.50, 1.65, 1.35, 0.80); III: 3.30 (1.10, 1.20, 0.60, 0.40); IV: 3.60 (1.20, 1.30, 0.60, 0.50), formula: 2, 1, 4, 3. Opisthosoma long ovoid, dorsum grayish brown with 1 pair of longitudinal black stripes; posteriorly with 3 pairs of transverse black stripes; medially with a pair of small white spots on each side; venter yellow with an arc-shaped black stripe before spinnerets. Palp (Figs 19 d–g, j). Palp with VTA, ITA and RTA, which form a triangle with large median depression. VTA digitform, apically hooked; ITA located laterally, transverse spatula-shaped, apex curved dorsad; RTA stout with a denticle; bulb with ATA, embolus tube-shaped. Female (one of the paratypes, HNU-YHY0909): Total length 3.50. Prosoma 1.30 long, 1.20 wide; opisthosoma 2.30 long, 1.90 wide. Markings as in male. Eye sizes and interdistances: AME 0.11, ALE 0.18, PME 0.06, PLE 0.12; AME-AME 0.15, AME-ALE 0.12, PME-PME 0.22, PME-PLE 0.28; MOA 0.28 long, front width 0.38, back width 0.38. Legs yellow with some weak spines. I, II tibiae with gray annuli, femora I with 3 prolateral spines, tibiae and metatarsi I, II with 2 pairs of ventral spines, tibiae and metatarsi III, IV with 1 pair of ventral spine. Leg measurements: I: 4.32 (1.40, 1.42, 0.80, 0.70), II: 4.65 (1.40, 1.60, 0.90, 0.75), III: 2.50 (0.80, 0.80, 0.50, 0.40), IV: 2.80 (0.90, 0.90, 0.60, 0.40), formula: 2, 1, 4, 3. Opisthosoma nearly oval, widest posteriorly, markings as in male; venter yellow with a U-shaped blackish brown marking. Epigyne-vulva (Figs 19 h–i, k–l). Atrium large; copulatory ducts short, curved; spermathecae pyriform. Variation. Total length: males 2.80 –3.00 (n = 6); females 3.50–3.80 (n = 2). Female specimens with scattered white spots on sides of opisthosoma while male specimens without (Figs 19 a–c). Distribution. China (recorded from Tengchong County of Yunnan).Published as part of Tang, Guo, Yin, Chang-Ming, Peng, Xian-Jin, Ubick, Darrell & Griswold, Charles, 2008, The crab spiders of the genus Lysiteles from Yunnan Province, China (Araneae: Thomisidae), pp. 1-41 in Zootaxa 1742 on pages 35-37, DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18154
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