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Locas al Rescate: The Transnational Hauntings of Queer Cubanidad

Author(s): Lima, Lazaro | Abstract: “Locas al Rescate: The Transnational Hauntings of Queer Cubanidad” (originally published in Cuba Transnational) offers a significant contribution both to transnational American Studies and to gender studies. In telling the insider story of the alternative identity formation, practices, and forms of “rescue” initiated by the affective activism of the Cuban American society in drag in 1990s Miami/South Beach, Lima resuscitates the liberatory gestures of a subculture defined by its pursuit of its own acceptance, value, and freedom. With their aesthetic and political life on a raft, the gay micro-communities inside Cuban America asserted their own islandic space, Lima observes, performing “takeovers” in and of parks and bars and beaches—creating a post-Habermasian sphere of public activism focused on private parts, saving themselves from AIDS, from the disaffection and disaffiliation of the right-wing Cuban immigrant community, and from the failure of their own yearning to belong, to be wanted, to be embodied as the figure of their compelling Cubanidad. Against the hegemony of the invented collective politics of the sacrificing immigrants whose recognition of the queer side of being (of a being constituted by identity loss) is yet to come, Lima suggests a spectral return—a personal and transnational reckoning of those whose lives the dream of freedom drowned.
Health care service utilization of documented and undocumented hired farmworkers in the U.S.

This article analyzes issues related to U.S. hired farmworkers’ utilization of health care services and their specific choices among health care provider and health bill payment method options. Using data from the National Agricultural Workers Surveys for the years 2000–2012, this article employs propensity score matching and probit estimation techniques to examine the health care utilization of hired farmworkers. This study’s results indicate that undocumented hired farmworkers are 10.7 and 3% less likely to use U.S. and foreign health care, respectively, compared to documented farmworkers. Health insurance is found to significantly increase hired farmworkers’ use of U.S. health care by 22.3%. Notably, compared to their documented working peers, undocumented workers are much less likely to patronize private clinics. They are even less likely to rely on migrant health centers even when these providers are their most viable sources of health care service.
Academic Life in Emergency Medicine (ALiEM) Blog and Podcast Watch: Infectious Disease Emergencies

To address the needs for curation of online educational content as well as the development of a nationally available curriculum that meets individualized interactive instruction, the Academic Life in Emergency Medicine (ALiEM) Approved Instructional Resources (AIR) Series and AIR-Pro Series were created in 2014 and 2015, respectively. Using an expert-based, crowd-sourced approach, these two programs identify trustworthy, high-quality, educational blog, and podcast content. Here, we summarize the accredited posts that met our a priori determined quality criteria and evaluated by eight attending physicians.
Aspergillus fumigatus viability drives allergic responses to inhaled conidia.

Abstract Background Aspergillus fumigatus –induced allergic airway disease has been shown to involve conidial germination in vivo, but the immunological mechanisms remain uncharacterized. Objective A subchronic murine exposure model was used to examine the immunological mediators that are regulated in response to either culturable or nonculturable A fumigatus conidia. Methods Female B6C3F1/N mice were repeatedly dosed via inhalation with 1 × 105 viable or heat-inactivated conidia (HIC), twice per week for 13 weeks (26 exposures). Control mice inhaled high-efficiency particulate arrestor–filtered air. The influence of A fumigatus conidial germination on the pulmonary immunopathological outcomes was evaluated by flow cytometry analysis of cellular infiltration in the airways, assessment of lung messenger RNA expression, quantitative proteomics, and histopathology of whole lung tissue. Results Repeated inhalation of viable conidia, but not HIC, resulted in allergic inflammation marked by vascular remodeling, extensive eosinophilia, and accumulation of alternatively activated macrophages (AAMs) in the murine airways. More specifically, mice that inhaled viable conidia resulted in a mixed TH1 and TH2 (IL-13) cytokine response. Recruitment of eosinophils corresponded with increased Ccl11 transcripts. Furthermore, genes associated with M2 or alternatively activated macrophage polarization (eg, Arg1, Chil3, and Retnla) were significantly up-regulated in viable A fumigatus –exposed mice. In mice inhaling HIC, CD4+ T cells expressing IFN-γ (TH1) dominated the lymphocytic infiltration. Quantitative proteomics of the lung revealed metabolic reprogramming accompanied by mitochondrial dysfunction and endoplasmic reticulum stress stimulated by oxidative stress from repetitive microbial insult. Conclusion Our studies demonstrate that A fumigatus conidial viability in vivo is critical to the immunopathological presentation of chronic fungal allergic disease.
Abstract 15726: Reduced Lung Function in Adults with Cardiovascular Disease: The Strong Heart Study

Objective: The aim of this study was to test whether reduced lung function is independently associated with cardiovascular disease (CVD) and whether it independently predicts subsequent incident CVD in American Indians (AI), the US population with highest prevalence of obesity. Methods: The Strong Heart Study (SHS), a multicenter, population-based study of CVD and its risk factors among AI adults, enrolled 4549 men and women 45-74 years old at the 1 st examination (SHS1) in 1989 to 1992. The present analysis utilized lung function assessment by standard spirometry at the SHS 2 nd examination (SHS2,1993-95) in 352 CVD and 2873 non-CVD adults free of overt lung disease (mean age 60 years). Results: AI with CVD had significantly lower pulmonary function than non-CVD AI. Differences remained significant after adjustment for age, gender, abdominal obesity, smoking, physical activity index, SHS field center, hypertension, insulin resistance, non-HDL cholesterol, and albuminuria. Significant negative associations were observed between CV abnormalities, insulin resistance, markers of inflammation, renal function, and FVC and FEV1 (P trend Conclusions: In this AI population, lower lung function was independently associated with prevalent CVD, and its impairment predicted CVD mortality many years later. Additional research is needed to identify pathophysiologic mechanisms and to determine the clinical significance of this finding.
Developmental differences in the conceptualization of obesity

Results from this study suggest that children are ready very early in life to begin learning how to prevent obesity.
Breathing During Exercise: Demands, Regulation, Limitations

In humans alveolar ventilation (VA) is adjusted almost perfectly to the metabolic demands of mild and moderate exercise. For example, in exercise transitions and in the steady state, PaCO2 rarely deviates by more than 1 to 3 mmHg from the value at rest. This near-homeostasis contrasts to most other mammaliam species; equines for example, demonstrate a progressive hypocapnia and alkalosis as exercise intensity is increased to moderate levels. In equines, the control systems seem programmed for a specific hyperventilation that contributes to maintenance of PaO2 homeostasis. Generally, during heavy exercise all species hyperventilate creating hypocapnia, increased PAO2, widened A-a O2 gradient, and PaO2 homeostasis.
Non-Linear Response of Concrete: Interaction of Size, Loading Step and Material Property

Materials that may appear to be homogeneous to the naked eye are, in fact, highly inhomogeneous when viewed through a microscope. To a design engineer, geometric irregularities alone are not sufficient for defining the strength of material. The load carrying capacities of structural members as a function of their corresponding elongations are necessary. Such information can be obtained by subjecting specimens with simple geometries to tensile or compressive loads at controlled loading rates. The resulting data plotted in terms of uniaxial stress and strain can be linear or nonlinear depending on the combined effect of specimen size and geometry, loading rate and material type. This procedure presents fundamental difficulties in design when the stress and strain response becomes nonlinear. Lacking in particular is a knowledge of how uniaxial test data could be used under service conditions where the stress states are multiaxial.
Newer Adult Bone Drugs

This chapter reviews recent advances in established treatments for osteoporosis and newer concepts that have promise for pharmacologic therapy. We cover denosumab, the most recent antiresorptive therapy, and new dosing regimens and formulations of osteoanabolic therapy with parathyroid hormone, parathyroid hormone-related peptide, and their analogs. We also consider new molecules that are currently under development or of interest, including cathepsin K inhibitors, antisclerostin antibody, and nitric oxide.
Psychological and/or Mental Health Benefits of Maintaining Activity and Exercise

Along with preserving cognitive abilities, exercise can also be a powerful tool for preserving mental health. Mental health encompasses many areas of our well-being, and decline in mental health can have a very significant impact on our physical health, contributing to early morbidity and mortality. The literature has shown that physical activity and long-term exercise may have beneficial effects on maintaining mental health as well as be as effective as pharmacotherapy in treating states of depression and anxiety. The studies presented here point to the significant role of mobility in decreasing the negative effects of depression and anxiety both via brain chemistry and by increasing the sense of self-worth and well being. The role of the musculoskeletal clinician in restoring mobility is therefore important in both physical and mental health.
Synthesis, Photophysical Properties, and Computational Analysis of Di- and Tetranuclear Alkyne Complexes of Copper(I) Supported by a Highly Fluorinated Pyrazolate

This work describes the reaction of a cyclic trinuclear complex, {[3,5-(CF3)2Pz]Cu}3, with internal alkynes to construct di- and tetranuclear copper(I) complexes with short cuprophilic contacts and the study of their intriguing bonding and photophysical properties, both experimentally and theoretically. For comparison, we have also investigated the related copper(I) trifluoroacetate 3-hexyne complexes so as to deduce and isolate the role played by the supporting pyrazolate ligand on the luminescence of these and related complexes. Some adducts reported herein feature bridging (i.e., μ2–η2,η2-) alkyne coordination modes, which is rare for copper(I)–alkyne complexes documented in the literature. Raman data show red shifts in the average υC≡C stretching frequency from 2260 cm–1 in free 3-hexyne to 2050 cm–1 in the terminal η2-/2e-donor alkyne adduct Cu2(μ-[3,5-(CF3)2Pz])2(EtC≡CEt)2 (1) and, more drastically, to 1874 cm–1 in the bridged μ2–η2,η2-/4e-donor adduct Cu4(μ-[3,5-(CF3)2Pz])4(μ-EtC≡CEt)2 (2). The te...
Putting the Quantitative Pieces Together to Maximize the Possibilities for a Successful Project

In this chapter, the authors outline key steps and considerations to take into account when entering into the realm of quantitative research. The primary question guiding this chapter is the following: “How does one conduct quality quantitative research as a novice researcher?” Several equally important questions are subsumed within this general question, such as “What are the first steps to conducting quantitative research?” and “What are the best statistical methods to use?” The authors address each of these questions based on their experience with quantitative research in academia. The authors include senior and junior professors as well as senior doctoral students, each of whom began their research career with as many questions and concerns as any novice beginning their research journey is likely to have. That said, the authors aim to help novice researchers explore how quantitative research in mathematics education requires several sequential and coordinated steps and to outline tips and precautions to take as well.
Instructor L1 Use and Its Impact on L2 Classroom Learning

Despite a general tendency to avoid L1 use in the L2 classroom, pedagogical research has recently begun to challenge the predominantly monolingual approach to L2 teaching, and reassign the role of the L1 as a useful tool for both instructors and learners (Cook, 2001; Levine, 2011; Turball & Dailey O’Cain, 2009). However, while it is evident from previous research that the L1 serves several functions in the L2 classroom - and perhaps has an unavoidable presence that should be acknowledged - few studies look at how L1 use can positively impact L2 learners' classroom experiences and learning outcomes. The present study looks at instructor L1 use as it relates to learners’ perceptions of their learning, as well as actual outcomes in terms of grammatical competence. Using data collected from a pilot study as well as an expanded follow-up study, this article aims to investigate the use of the L1 (English) in the L2 (Spanish) classroom in terms of instructor use and its relation to learners’ perceived competence in L2 grammar. Results from both studies conform to previous findings in terms of the contexts in which the L1 is used by instructors. Furthermore, these results suggest that the L1 plays an important role in facilitating communication and establishing a rapport between instructors and learners, and through this may also positively impact learners' confidence and perceived competence in L2 grammar.
Using Fish Oil to Prevent Anthracycline-Induced Cardiotoxicity

Objectives Due to the established cardioprotective effects of fish oil in pressure-induced models of heart failure, we hypothesize that fish oil could also be cardioprotective in anthracycline-induced heart failure.
From a philosopher's perspective, how should animal scientists meet the challenge of contentious issues?

This article reviews how professional ethics can be useful in helping animal scientists meet new responsibilities. The transition to a postindustrial period in animal production signals a shift in the nature of contentious issues that animal producers face. Whereas farm income was once the most controversial issue in animal production, producers and animal scientists now face complex risk issues that have overlapping constituencies. Animal scientists need to develop a professional ethic that will stress open and active debate on these issues. Discussion of these issues must take place in the animal science classroom. The new professional ethic should be based on core values required for scientific research. However, departments and professional societies must develop institutions that will permit the values and methods of rationality and truth seeking to be applied in areas where measurement and experimental method are unlikely to resolve disputes, (i.e., to controversial issues that require public discussion and debate). Several specific proposals for such institution building are discussed.
Strategies to Minimize Iodinated Contrast Volume in Patients with Chronic Kidney Disease Undergoing Peripheral Vascular Interventions.

Peripheral vascular interventions (PVI) utilize iodinated contrast medium (ICM) to visualize intravascular lesions and guide therapy. The use of ICM carries a risk of postcontrast acute kidney injury (PC-AKI), which is increased in the elderly and in patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). Furthermore, the risk of PC-AKI increases with the volume of ICM used. This paper reports a 94-year-old patient with CKD stage 4 who presented with chronic limb threatening ischemia. He underwent successful endovascular revascularization using a combination of CO2 and dilute ICM (total volume = 6.5 mL). The case demonstrates strategies to minimize ICM during PVIs.
The State and Prophetic Religion

Niebuhr’s account of prophetic religion illumines the struggle of interests within a contested political order and thus exposes the naivety of a simple politics of love. In its suspicion of powerful interests, genuine prophetic religion shares much with Marx. His prophetic stance supports a multiplicity of powers, in sharp contrast with champions of strong state sovereignty such as Hobbes and Schmitt on the one side and libertarians on the other. For Niebuhr, then, politics is an ongoing struggle for justice that requires the development of a political agency that is both bold and wise.
Broad Resistance to Post-Harvest Fruit Rot in USVL Watermelon Germplasm Lines to isolates of Phytophthora capsici from across USA.

Watermelon is an important cucurbit vegetable crop grown in most states in the United States of America (USA). Phytophthora fruit rot of watermelon caused by Phytophthora capsici has been a major factor, limiting production for the past 15 years in the southeastern USA. USDA-ARS released five Phytophthora fruit rot-resistant germplasm lines for use in breeding programs. These lines were developed by phenotyping using a local isolate of P. capsici from South Carolina. The present study was undertaken to determine if these resistant lines had broad resistance to diverse P. capsici isolates collected from different states and crops. Five resistant germplasm lines (USVL020-PFR, USVL203-PFR, USVL782-PFR, USVL489-PFR and USVL531-MDR) and two susceptible cultivars Sugar Baby and Mickey Lee used as checks were grown in a field in 2014 and 2015 to produce fruit for evaluation. Mature fruit were harvested and placed in a walk-in growth chamber and inoculated with 20 different P. capsici isolates. The chamber was maintained at 26±2°C and high relative humidity (>95%) using a humidifier. All five resistant germplasm lines were significantly more resistant than the two susceptible checks to all 20 P. capsici isolates. Among the five resistant germplasm lines, USVL020-PFR, USVL782-PFR and USVL531-MDR had broad resistance. Some P. capsici isolates induced minor lesions and rot on USVL489-PFR compared to the other resistant lines. Variation in virulence and genetic diversity among the 20 P. capsici isolates was also observed. The five watermelon germplasm lines will be useful for developing commercial watermelon cultivars with broad resistance to P. capsici.
Composing Distribution Function Zones For Statistical Tolerance Analysis

More and more often in industry practical exigencies force the designer to specify part tolerances statistically. Since most products are assemblies of parts, in order to assess the part-level designs he must consider their assembly-level implications. In particular, he must be able to combine specified part-level variabilities to obtain an assembly-level variability. In the simplest situation it is assumed that the populations of parts are statistically independent and that the relevant part-level values combine linearly to produce a linear gap function. Even this simplest case has wide applicability. In ISO two approaches for statistically specifying mechanical parts are being discussed. One of these defines acceptability of a population of parts by requiring that the distribution function of the relevant values of the parts be pounded by a pair of specified distribution functions. For this approach to be useful, then, a method to compose part- level specifications to yield assembly-level description is required. This paper supplies such a method for the case of statistically independent populations of parts and linear gap functions.
Coexistence of Two β Subunit Isoforms in the Same γ-Aminobutyric Acid Type A Receptor

Three novel subunit-specific antisera to the β1, β2, and β3 subunits of rat γ-aminobutyric acid type A (GABAA) receptors have been used to study the native receptor in the rat brain. Affinity-purified anti-β1, anti-β2, and anti-β3 antibodies recognized in immunoblots protein bands of 57, 55, and 57 kDa, respectively. Quantitative immunoprecipitation of solubilized GABAA receptors from various rat brain regions showed that the β2 subunit was the most abundant isoform in cerebellum (in 96% of the GABAA receptors) and cerebral cortex (64%) but that it was the least abundant isoform in hippocampus (44%). The β3subunit was found most abundant in hippocampus (64%) followed by cerebral cortex (48%) and cerebellum (33%). The β1subunit was present in a very small proportion of the cerebellar GABAA receptors (3%), but it was present in a high proportion of the GABAA receptors from the hippocampus (49%) and cerebral cortex (32%). Quantitative receptor immunoprecipitation or immunopurification followed by immunoblotting experiments have revealed the existence of colocalization of two different β subunit isoforms in a significant proportion of the brain GABAA receptors. Thus, in the rat cerebral cortex 33% of the GABAA receptors have both β2 and β3 subunits, and 19% of the receptors have both β1 and β3 subunits. The extent of colocalization of β subunit isoforms varied among brain regions, being highest in hippocampus and lowest in cerebellum. These and other results taken together suggest that the number of α, β, and γ subunits (stoichiometry) in the brain GABAA receptor pentamers might not be unique. It might vary depending on receptor type.
FDTD analysis of platform effect reduction with thin film ferrite

Conformal antennas suffer from the platform effect on which the radiation of the current become inefficient due to the existence of the image current in the opposite direction. The platform effect may be well shielded with thin film ferrimagnetic material that has a high in-plane permeability. A one-dimensional finite difference time domain method (1-D FDTD) is developed to model the current radiations off the thin-film ferrite coated ground plane. Both the ferromagnetic resonances (FMR) of the ferrite and the radiation of electromagnetic wave caused by the dynamic magnetic field are simulated, by solving Landau-Lifshitz-Gilbert (LLG) equation and Maxwell's equations simultaneously. The simulated relative permeability curve matches with the theoretical results. Radiated power is computed as well, which increases as the thickness of the film increases or the FMR line width of the material susceptibility decreases.
Concussions, Class Actions, and the 2011 Collective Bargaining Agreement:A Look at Concussions and the Response of the National Football League in the 2011 NFL Collective Bargaining Agreement

Violent collisions are an integral part to the success of the NFL, but medical research suggests those same hits have serious health consequences for players long after they leave the league. The dilemma for the NFL becomes ensuring fan support and financial success while protecting the safety of athletes, ultimately limiting liability. In the midst of recent class actions filed by former players against the NFL, which experts say may push the boundaries in both law and science, players and owners agreed to a new collective bargaining agreement. That agreement appears to be a substantial step forward for the NFL in addressing growing concerns over player injuries, concussions in particular, for the future. Although the new guidelines in the collective bargaining agreement may be the first step in protecting players, it is also, not coincidentally, the first step in reducing the liability of the league, and team doctors. While the new collective bargaining agreement may shield the NFL from future liability, the question remains - Will the NFL be held liable for its violent past?
Pilot Study Exploring Chronic Pudendal Neuromodulation as a Treatment Option for Pain Associated with Pudendal Neuralgia.

Objectives Pudendal neuralgia can cause significant voiding and pain symptoms. We explored the effects of chronic pudendal neuromodulation (CPN) and nerve blocks on pain associated with pudendal neuralgia. Methods Patients with pudendal neuralgia and tined lead placed at the pudendal nerve were reviewed. History and initial improvement after lead placement were collected from medical records. Demographics, symptom characteristics and changes after various treatments were assessed by mailed survey. Descriptive statistics were performed. Results Of 19 patients (mean age 54.8 years, 63% female), 6/19 (32%) had previous sacral neuromodulation. Before CPN, 18 patients had 77 nerve blocks (median six blocks per patient); most blocks (60/77; 78%) provided at least some relief. After lead placement, pain relief was complete in three patients, almost complete in three, significant/remarkable in 10, and small/slight in three. All 19 patients had a permanent generator placed. Five were ultimately explanted at (mean) 2.95 years: one had total symptom resolution, one had stopped using the device, and three lost efficacy. Survey respondents (n = 10) indicated that they had been experiencing pain for (median) 4.42 years before CPN. The most helpful pain treatment cited was medication for 6/10 and neuromodulation for 4/10; 8/9 rated neuromodulation as more helpful than nerve block, while one subject felt that the two treatments were equally helpful. Compared to sacral neuromodulation, 3/4 rated CPN as more effective for pain. Overall, 8/10 were satisfied with CPN; only 1/9 was mildly satisfied with nerve block. Conclusions Chronic pudendal neuromodulation can improve pain in patients with pudendal neuralgia.
Fast and secure handover schemes based on proposed WiMAX over EPON network security architecture

In recent years, the integration of Worldwide Interoperability for Microwave Access (WiMAX) and Ethernet Passive Optical Network (EPON) has become one of the most promising broadband access solutions. The EPON network provides tremendous bandwidth while the WiMAX network can support mobility. Integration of PON and WiMAX combines the best of both technologies. However, the integration requires advanced secure mechanisms to overcome vulnerabilities of wireless mobile protocols. In this paper, we propose an end-to-end network architecture based on WiMAX over EPON networks, and we present a security framework that adopts the RSA protocol and the Extensible Authentication Protocol (EAP). We introduce three handover scenarios in the integrated network and propose the corresponding handover schemes. In the proposed handover schemes, we utilize a pre-authentication method for the authorization key (AK) pre-distribution, and we use the communication framework of the ranging step to implement mutual authentication between the subscriber and the mobile network. Through our analysis, we show that the proposed handover mechanisms can simplify and accelerate the handover process compared to the standard WiMAX handover scheme while keeping the handover procedure secure.
Correlation between Results of a New T-3 Test and the Percentage of Free Thyroxine in Serum

A new "T-3" test, based on the competition between serum-binding proteins and Sephadex G-25 for 125I-triiodothyronine, is presented. Results obtained with this commercially available system (TRILUTE) compare favorably with those obtained either by direct measurement of percentage of free thyroxine or by the resin sponge uptake method. The described system requires less time and less plasma (0.05 ml), and the Sephadex column is disposable. Since the results of the T-3 test with TRILUTE and those for the percentage of free thyroxine correlate well, results obtained with the TRILUTE system can validly be converted to percentage of free thyroxine.
Supporting Business Process Design Through a Web 2.0 Process Repository

Various process reference models have been developed by system vendors, consulting firms, and academic researchers to facilitate business process design. Although these reference models complement each other in terms of scope and contents, research on leveraging multiple reference models to support process design has been scant. In addition, it is difficult to efficiently search, discover, and share process knowledge in those reference models, which greatly hinders their usability. This research gap is largely due to a lack of innovative tools for managing process knowledge. In this paper, we bridge this gap by designing and developing a Web 2.0 Process Repository (WPR) to integrate and manage process knowledge from multiple sources. Several innovative features of WPR, such as a collaborative multi-facet process classification framework and case-based process design support, are discussed. A prototype system is developed to demonstrate WPR.
A first step in electronic ecodesign

This paper lays a framework for the development of a methodology that includes environmental and energy conservation considerations in electronic design. Using the basic environmental principles of "reduce, reuse, and recycle", a number of design areas are addressed and augmented to include environmental issues. The concept of a design budget that includes environmental costs is introduced, and some suggestions are made on using "the three Rs" during the actual design process. Additional techniques are suggested for printed-circuit boards, for determining the proper components, for system manufacturing, packaging, distribution/shipping, and product disposal suggestions are made on development activities to help electronic designers apply environmentally-friendly techniques to the design process and to make decisions on design alternatives. The paper concludes by discussing the current business climate and the acceptance by manufacturing companies of the ecodesign concept. >
Health Policy Watch: Rappelling on the Slippery Slope: Negotiating Public Policy for Physician-Assisted Death

The rock climber and the law share in a common etymological allusion when each reaches a steep, high, and hard place. The climber “appeals” to the mountain by inching down on a rope and the law's “rappel” is similarly a route to more comfortable footing. Each step in this common process is germane to the eventual resolution, for it is to be found in the rappel process itself and in the meaning of each appeal.
The moderating effects of value similarity and company philosophy on the climate-commitment relationship

The present study examines the moderating effects of two components of culture (value similarity and company philosophy) on the relationship between organizational climate and commitment. Moderator regression analyses reveal that value similarity has a direct effect on levels of commitment but does not moderate the climate-commitment relationship. In contrast, company philosophy is found to affect commitment directly but also to moderate the relationship between the reward and consideration dimensions of climate and organizational commitment. The results provide support for a culture-based explanation of commitment and offer some insights into the linkage between climate and organizational culture.
The incidence of Jewish alcoholism: a review of the literature.

This article presents a review and critique of recent research on the rate of Jewish alcoholism. The review revealed that studies indicating an increase in alcoholism among Jews has serious methodological flaws while the studies that were more methodologically sound indicated a continued low rate of alcoholism. It is concluded that alcoholism is probably still relatively rare among Jews. Predictions of future Jewish drinking practices and implications for further research are discussed.
Banach spaces embedding isometrically into L~p when 0 < p < 1

For 0 < p < 1 we give examples of Banach spaces isometrically embedding into Lp but not into any L r with p < r < 1.
IBM Almaden's user sciences & experience research lab

The IBM research division is roughly 3,000 people strong, located at 8 sites worldwide. This paper outlines the history and work of the User Sciences & Experience Research (USER) lab at IBM's Almaden Research Center in Silicon Valley. The USER lab has long been the focus for a number of pivotal developments in input devices for IBM personal computers. More recently, the lab has been extending its research activities to include new kinds of input methods, as well as fundamental work in collaboration technologies and sensemaking.
Representative patterns for model-based matching

Abstract A single intensity image of a three-dimensional (3D) object obtained under perspective projection can be reduced to a two-dimensional (2D) line drawing which contains patterns characteristic of the object and of its pose. These patterns can provide clues to narrow down the search for possible objects and poses when comparing 2D view-class models of 3D objects against images. This paper describes a general way of representing 2D line patterns and of using the patterns to consistently label 2D models of 3D objects. The representation is based on groups of three line segments that are likely to be found in most images containing man-made objects, but are unlikely to occur by accident. Experimental results using representative patterns to match 2D view-class models of 3D objects against real images of the objects are included.
The effect of nutritional state on lipoprotein lipase activity in isolated rat adipose tissue cells.

Abstract Lipoprotein lipase was studied in adipose tissue cells isolated by collagenase treatment of parametrial fat pads obtained from rats fasted 3 days or rats fasted 3 days and refed I day. Lipoprotein lipase was associated with fat cells but not with stromal-vascular cells. Refeeding brought about an increase in the level of lipoprotein lipase in the isolated fat cells. Fat cells obtained from refed rats responded to heparin added in vitro by release of lipoprotein lipase into the incubating media. No such effect of heparin was observed with fat cells of fasted rats or with stromal-vascular cells of rats of either nutritional state. The addition of collagenase to the lipoprotein lipase assay system inhibited the production of free fatty acid. These results demonstrate that in adipose tissue the major site of occurrence and regulation of lipoprotein lipase activity is the fat cell. The possibility that the enzyme acts at or within the capillary wall cannot be excluded since any enzyme present outside the adipocyte itself might have been rendered inactive by the collagenase preparation during the process of cell isolation
Effects in adipocytes of diamide on GSH levels, glucose uptake and cell integrity.

Abstract Concentrations of insulin and chemical agents (H2O2, vitamin K-5) which stimulate hexose transport in fat cells do not alter the cellular levels of glutathione (reduced form; GSH). Diamide, another agent used in studies of insulin action, markedly reduces GSH levels and increases the movement of sugar into the cell. However, unlike insulin, H2O2 or vitamin K-5, diamide causes a change in the permeability of fat cells that allows entry of compounds (inulin, sucrose, l -glucose) which are normally excluded by the plasma membrane. Moreover, the accelerated rate of methylglucose uptake produced by diamide treatment is not inhibited by cytochalasin B, an agent that blocks basal and insulin-stimulated methylglucose transport. These results indicate that diamide does not cause a stimulation of the glucose transport system and should not be used (or used with caution) in transport studies. Furthermore, oxidation of GSH does not appear to be necessary for the stimulation of hexose transport in adipocytes by insulin, H2O2 or vitamin K-5.
IgE and mast cells in allergic disease

Immunoglobulin E (IgE) antibodies and mast cells have been so convincingly linked to the pathophysiology of anaphylaxis and other acute allergic reactions that it can be difficult to think of them in other contexts. However, a large body of evidence now suggests that both IgE and mast cells are also key drivers of the long-term pathophysiological changes and tissue remodeling associated with chronic allergic inflammation in asthma and other settings. Such potential roles include IgE-dependent regulation of mast-cell functions, actions of IgE that are largely independent of mast cells and roles of mast cells that do not directly involve IgE. In this review, we discuss findings supporting the conclusion that IgE and mast cells can have both interdependent and independent roles in the complex immune responses that manifest clinically as asthma and other allergic disorders.
Clinical and Radiographic Evaluation of Intertrochanteric Osteotomy in Dogs: A Retrospective Study of 18 Dogs

Objective- To determine whether intertrochanteric osteotomy (ITO) can prevent the progression of degenerative joint disease (DJD) in dysplastic hip joints. Study Design- The results of ITO were assessed retrospectively by using owner questionnaires, physical examination, and radiographic evaluation. Animals- Eighteen client-owned dogs (29 coxofemoral joints were evaluated). Methods- Lameness was scored according to a grading system. A scoring system was also developed to assess radiographically evident osteoarthritis on a ventrodorsal projection of the coxofemoral joints in extension. Results- Twenty-nine ITO were performed in 18 dogs with varying degrees of hip dysplasia. The dogs were lame on 19 of 29 rear limbs on physical examination before surgery. In 22 of the 29 hip joints, palpation caused signs of pain. The median age at the first and second surgical procedure was 14.5 months and 18 months, respectively. Follow-up evaluation was performed on average at 9.77 (FU I), 22.52 (FU II), and 47.50 months (FU in) after surgery. Based on the owners' evaluation, there was a tendency toward improvement after surgery. The results of the physical examination at the preoperative examination and at the three follow-up examinations did not differ significantly. The follow-up radiographic scores showed significantly worse DJD than the preoperative scores. Conclusions- ITO does not prevent progression of DJD in the dysplastic hip. Clinical Relevance- Knowledge of the long-term effects of ITO is essential for surgeons trying to achieve improvement in dogs with hip dysplasia.
Recovery from ophthalmoplegia and proptosis after repair of bilateral carotid-cavernous sinus fistulas.

A carotid-cavernous sinus fistula is an anomalous communication of dural branches from the intracerebral artery or external carotid artery to the cavernous sinus. Spontaneous carotidcavernous sinus fistulas have been associated with the presence of ruptured carotid aneurysms, atherosclerosis, diabetes mellitus, and genetic disorders such as Ehlers-Danlos syndrome or fibromuscular dysplasia. However, bilateral spontaneous carotidcavernous sinus fistulas are still considered uncommon.1,2 A 36-year-old man presented with 5 months of progressive headaches, diplopia, and progressive blurry vision. He had no history of head trauma, and both the headaches and the blurry vision were exacerbated by lying down in the supine position. Examination revealed significant proptosis, conjunctival injection, and abducens nerve palsies bilaterally (Figure, A and B). His visual field examination was within normal limits; however, his visual acuity was impaired, and tonometry revealed markedly elevated intraocular pressure (37 mm Hg in the left eye and 34 mm Hg in the right; reference range, 10-21 mm Hg). No retro-orbital bruit or upper motor neuron signs were noted. Magnetic resonance imaging of the brain showed an anterior displacement of the pituitary gland by a vascular structure, but no parenchymal changes were seen. An abnormal vascular structure was redemonstrated by magnetic resonance angiography, but the diagnosis of a dural fistula could not be confirmed. Conventional digital subtraction angiography revealed an indirect low-flow dural shunt between meningeal branches of both the internal carotid artery and the external carotid artery with the cavernous sinus bilaterally (Barrow type D; Figure, C). Endovascular embolization of the lesion (Figure, C and D) was performed using a combined anterior and posterior transvenous approach, which led to the immediate lowering of intraocular pressure and an improvement in visual acuity. At 1-month follow-up, the patient had a near complete resolution of his bilateral cranial nerve VI palsies (Figure, E and F; Video).
Correcting for selectivity bias in the estimation of tourist spending surveys.

Focusing on a small tourist destination, this study investigates how the conventional design and administration of surveys of tourism expenditure can result in selectivity bias. The bias arises from the assumption that day and overnight visitors possess identical spending patterns, and thus can be surveyed with the same instrument. To remove such a bias, the authors apply a two-stage procedure to distinguish the expenditure decisions made by day visitors from those made by overnight visitors. The results suggest that conventional surveys potentially underestimate expenditures by day visitors and overestimate expenditures by overnight visitors.
An adenovirus early region 4 gene product is required for induction of the infection-specific form of cellular E2F activity.

E2F is a cellular, sequence-specific DNA-binding factor that binds to pairs of sites that occur upstream of the E1A and E2 early mRNA cap sites. During adenovirus infection, there is induction of a form of E2F that binds cooperatively to the pair of sites in the E2 control region. Production of the infection-specific E2F activity is dependent on early region 4 (E4), as extracts of cells infected with a mutant that lacks E4 did not contain this activity. Instead, two new forms of E2F were seen with the E4 mutant. Infection with mutant viruses unable to make E1A gene products produced the wild-type infection-specific E2F activity after a delay. Mutations in the E1B-55 kD-, E1B-21 kD-, E2-72 kD-, and E3-coding regions had no effect on production of infection-specific E2F. Analysis of cell lines confirmed the results obtained with mutant viruses. Cells that expressed E1A but not E4 genes (e.g., 293 cells) did not contain infection-specific E2F. Cell lines that expressed the E4 gene contained the activity. These observations demonstrate that E4 participates in the infection-induced change in E2F-binding activity. The data are consistent with E1A playing an indirect role in the process by mediating the efficient expression of E4 gene products which, in turn, induce the alteration in E2F activity.
Combining search techniques and stand visualization to explore and analyze forest inventory databases

Computer searching techniques used in combination with a three-dimensional forest visualization program provide an efficient method for exploring and analyzing large forest inventory databases. This paper describes and demonstrates a three-stage approach that combines visualization and searching tools. Using this technique, users can subset and rank stands according to filter and search criteria, refine and evaluate highly ranked stands using stand visualization, and finally evaluate summary statistics for the selected set of highly ranked stands. The approach can be used for objectives that range from facilitating basic exploration of inventory information to conducting analysis on forestry databases. Combining searching techniques and visualization places substantial responsibility for quality of the analysis on the user; however, the inherent transparency of the analysis makes it easy to judge whether the evaluation is applicable and meaningful to the questions being explored.
Studies of human and bovine spinal nerve roots and the outgrowth of CNS tissues into the nerve root entry zone.

Abstract The outpouching of CNS tissues into the entering spinal nerve roots was documented by light and electron microscopy of human and bovine tissues. Astrocytic processes containing large bundles of glial filaments were very prominent in the nerve entry zone and extended for short distances into the adjacent endoneurium of the spinal nerve roots. Antiserum raised to glial acidic fibrillary (GFA) protein stained these glial elements, thereby characterizing the dome-shaped evaginations of CNS tissues into the nerve root entry zones. Antisera to CNS basic protein showed enhanced staining in the nerve entry zone. Analyses of nerve proteins by SDS gel electrophoresis disclosed a prominent 49,000 MW protein in the bovine and human nerve root entry zone. This protein was also prominent in spinal cord white matter, but was not seen in nerve roots which were not admixed with glial tissues. This finding supported the view that a 49,000 MW protein is a subunit of glial filaments but is not a component of bovine or human neurofilaments.
Mountains of wisdom: On the interface between Siddha and Vidyādhara cults and the Siddha orders in medieval India

Mountains of Wisdom: On the Interface between Siddha and Vidyādhara Cults and the Siddha Orders in Medieval India Author(s): David Gordon White Source: International Journal of Hindu Studies, Vol. 1, No. 1 (Apr., 1997), pp. 73-95 Published by: Springer Stable URL: http://www.jstor.org/stable/20106450 . Accessed: 22/12/2013 17:19 Your use of the JSTOR archive indicates your acceptance of the Terms & Conditions of Use, available at . http://www.jstor.org/page/info/about/policies/terms.jsp JSTOR is a not-for-profit service that helps scholars, researchers, and students discover, use, and build upon a wide range of content in a trusted digital archive. We use information technology and tools to increase productivity and facilitate new forms of scholarship. For more information about JSTOR, please contact support@jstor.org. Springer is collaborating with JSTOR to digitize, preserve and extend access to International Journal of Hindu Studies. http://www.jstor.org This content downloaded from 128.111.121.42 on Sun, 22 Dec 2013 17:19:43 PM All use subject to JSTOR Terms and Conditions
Systematic investigation of scattering problems with the resonating-group method

Abstract The resonating-group method is used to make a systematic study of the α + α. N + α. N + 16 O and N + 40 Ca scattering problems. The nucleon-nucleon potential employed contains a weakly repulsive core and yields a satisfactory description of not only the two-nucleon low-energy scattering data but also the essential properties of the deuteron. triton and α-particle. The result shows that the calculated values do generally agree quite well with experimental data. In particular, it is found that, because of the use of totally antisymmetric wave functions, the scattering behavior at large angles is adequately described.
Isolation and Purification of the Extracellular and Intracellular Portions of the Beta Subunit of (Na+, K+)-Atpase

The beta subunit of lamb kidney (Na+,K+)-ATPase was isolated by size exclusion high performance liquid chromatography. Treatment of the beta subunit with formic acid yielded two peptide fragments which were purified via reversed phase high performance liquid chromatography. These peptides were identified by sodium dodecylsulfate polyacrylamide gel electrophoresis, amino acid analysis and N-terminal sequencing as (Pro 94-Ser 302), a largely hydrophilic peptide which comprises the major portion of the extracellular domain including six Cys residues which participate in disulfide bond formation and three glycosylation sites and a smaller peptide (Ala 1-Asp 93) which contains the single membrane spanning region and the intracellular domain.