Der Tempel Emanu-El in San Francisco [Illustration] : (Zeichnung)

Louis Lozowick

Characterization of diabetes risk factors of elementary school children in low income areas of San Antonio, Texas

The number of children developing type-2 diabetes mellitus (T2DM) is increasing globally, especially in Western countries. Previous studies have indicated that low socioeconomic status (SES) is a contributing factor to diabetes. This study of children examined the relationship of socioeconomic status and two physiological measures that are risk factors for diabetes: the level of fasting capillary glucose (FCG) and hyperglycemia, in which there is an elevated amount of glucose in the blood. This study utilized data from the study entitled Bienester: A School-Based Diabetes Mellitus Prevention Program. The sample was 1,426 fourth grade students from 27 San Antonio Independent School District elementary schools. The dependent variable was FCG and the independent variable was the median family income associated with the student's zip code based on Census information. Other variables included body mass index, gender, and ethnicity. The statistical results showed no relationship between FCG, continuously defined, and income. In addition, there was no relationship between hyperglycemia and income. Furthermore, there was no relationship of FCG with BMI, gender, or ethnicity. Income measured at the zip code level is likely too aggregate and distal an influence to demonstrate an impact on FCG. Research should continue to examine risk factors associated with the onset of T2DM.^

Leocata, Francisco. Los caminos de la filosofía en la Argentina. Buenos Aires, Centro de Estudios Salesianos de Buenos Aires-CESBA, 2004, 607 p.

Fil: Jalif de Bertranou, Clara Alicia. Universidad Nacional de Cuyo

Congreso Nacional de Filosofía y Ciencias Sociales (Puerto Gral. San Martín). Los días de la comuna. Filosofando a orillas del río. Comp. por Horacio González. Sanfa Fe, Punto Sur, 1987, 260 p.

Fil: Grivarello, Marcela M..

Las organizaciones de desocupados como actores centrales de la protesta en Argentina : Un estudio de caso : La CTA de San Francisco Solano

Fil: Moreno, José Eduardo. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educación; Argentina.

Las organizaciones de desocupados como actores centrales de la protesta en Argentina : Un estudio de caso : La CTA de San Francisco Solano

Fil: Moreno, José Eduardo. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educación; Argentina.

Las organizaciones de desocupados como actores centrales de la protesta en Argentina : Un estudio de caso : La CTA de San Francisco Solano

Fil: Moreno, José Eduardo. Universidad Nacional de La Plata. Facultad de Humanidades y Ciencias de la Educación; Argentina.

Geochemistry of last glacial sediments of Isla de los Estados, southeastern Tierra del Fuego

The island of Isla de los Estados is situated at 54.5°S, 64°W, east of Argentinian Tierra del Fuego, and is located in a sensitive geographic position in relation to the zonal circulation between Antarctica and South America. Its terrestrial records of the last deglaciation, recording atmospheric conditions but within an oceanic setting, can help to clarify changes of regional circulation patterns, both atmospheric and marine. Here, we present geochemical analyses from 16-10 ka cal BP of a peat core from Lago Galvarne Bog at the northern coast of the island, and a lake sediment core from Laguna Cascada 3 km further south. The data comprise TC, TN, loss on ignition analyses and continuous XRF scanning on both cores as well as age-depth modeling based on AMS-14C dating. Deglaciation and onset of peat formation in the coastal areas began before 16 ka cal BP followed by a rapid glacial retreat and the start of lacustrine sedimentation further inland. Data suggest initially windy conditions with permafrost succeeded by gradually warmer and wetter conditions until ca 14.5 ka cal BP. The warming trend slows down until ca 13.5 ka cal BP, followed by arid conditions culminating around 12.8 ka cal BP. Our data suggest fairly warm conditions and the establishment of denser peat and forest vegetation ca 10.6 ka cal BP, contemporaneous with the onset of the Antarctic thermal optimum. This indicates large-scale shifts in the placement of zonal flow and the Westerlies at the beginning of the Holocene.