Report on the Status of Findings and Recommendations from the City of Low Moor’s Periodic Examination Report dated November 13, 2014 for the period November 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016

Report on the Status of Findings and Recommendations from the City of Low Moor’s Periodic Examination Report dated November 13, 2014 for the period November 1, 2015 through July 31, 2016

Report on the Status of Findings and Recommendations on the City of Randalia’s Periodic Examination Report dated March 25, 2015

Report on the Status of Findings and Recommendations on the City of Randalia’s Periodic Examination Report dated March 25, 2015

Report on the Status of Findings and Recommendations from the City of Gilman’s Periodic Examination Report dated October 10, 2014 for the period June 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016

Report on the Status of Findings and Recommendations from the City of Gilman’s Periodic Examination Report dated October 10, 2014 for the period June 1, 2015 through February 29, 2016

Report on the Status of Findings and Recommendations on the City of Kimballton’s Periodic Examination Report dated August 11, 2014 for the period December 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016

Report on the Status of Findings and Recommendations on the City of Kimballton’s Periodic Examination Report dated August 11, 2014 for the period December 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016

Report on the Status of Findings and Recommendations from the City of Harper’s Periodic Examination Report dated December 15, 2014 for the period December 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016

Report on the Status of Findings and Recommendations from the City of Harper’s Periodic Examination Report dated December 15, 2014 for the period December 1, 2015 through May 31, 2016

Report on the Status of Findings and Recommendations on the City of Derby’s Periodic Examination Report dated August 27, 2014 for the period April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016

Report on the Status of Findings and Recommendations on the City of Derby’s Periodic Examination Report dated August 27, 2014 for the period April 1, 2015 through March 31, 2016

Oceana String Quartet March 4, 2012

Concert Program

Oceana String Quartet December 2, 2012

Concert Program

Convergence time to equilibrium distributions of autonomous and periodic non-autonomous graphs

We present some estimates of the time of convergence to the equilibrium distribution in autonomous and periodic non-autonomous graphs, with ergodic stochastic adjacency matrices, using the eigenvalues of these matrices. On this way we generalize previous results from several authors, that only considered reversible matrices.

Acoustic Propagation over Periodic and Quasi-Period Rough Surfaces Proceedings

Numerical techniques such as the Boundary Element Method, Finite Element Method and Finite Difference Time Domain have been used widely to investigate plane and curved wave-front scattering by rough surfaces. For certain shapes of roughness elements (cylinders, semi-cylinders and ellipsoids) there are semi-analytical alternatives. Here, we present a theory for multiple scattering by cylinders on a hard surface to investigate effects due to different roughness shape, the effects of vacancies and variation of roughness element size on the excess attenuation due to a periodically rough surfaces.

Embedding Starobinsky inflation in string compactifications

A period of accelerated expansion of the primordial universe, known as inflation, represents the standard paradigm for the early universe cosmology. While inflation agrees with observational constraints, a complete understanding of its physical origin is not available yet. This suggests the necessity of an embedding into a more fundamental theory. String theory is arguably the best-developed candidate for an ultra-violet (UV) complete theory of gravity and string compactifications could provide a natural framework for addressing this issue. The aim of this thesis work is to investigate the potential embedding of Starobinsky inflation in effective field theories arising in string compactifications. In particular, we focus on two main objectives. The first one is the evaluation of Yukawa-like couplings in f (R)-theories of gravity with fermions, more specifically in the context of Starobinsky inflation. The second goal is understanding if any of the moduli which naturally arise in string compactifications has the right form of this coupling and displays the correct scalar potential, as needed for a possible identification with the scalar field driving Starobinsky inflation.

Migraine Equivalents In Childhood.

Migraine equivalents are a group of periodic and paroxysmal neurologic diseases. Because headache is not a prominent symptom, the diagnosis might be challenging. The objective of the study was to evaluate the frequency and outcome of migraine equivalents. This was a retrospective study. We included benign paroxysmal torticollis of infancy, benign paroxysmal vertigo of infancy, abdominal migraine, cyclic vomiting, aura without migraine, and confusional migraine. We evaluated the frequency of events, treatment, and outcome. Out of 674 children with headache, 38 (5.6%) presented with migraine equivalents. Twenty-one were boys and the mean age was 6.1 years. Fifteen had abdominal migraine, 12 benign paroxysmal vertigo, 5 confusional migraine, 3 aura without migraine, 2 paroxysmal torticollis, and 1 cyclic vomiting. Prophylactic treatment was introduced in 23 patients; 4 lost follow-up and 19 had significant improvement. We conclude that the correct diagnosis of migraine equivalents enables an effective treatment with an excellent outcome.

Mechanisms Predisposing Penile Fracture And Long-term Outcomes On Erectile And Voiding Functions.

Purpose. To determine the mechanisms predisposing penile fracture as well as the rate of long-term penile deformity and erectile and voiding functions. Methods. All fractures were repaired on an emergency basis via subcoronal incision and absorbable suture with simultaneous repair of eventual urethral lesion. Patients' status before fracture and voiding and erectile functions at long term were assessed by periodic follow-up and phone call. Detailed history included cause, symptoms, and single-question self-report of erectile and voiding functions. Results. Among the 44 suspicious cases, 42 (95.4%) were confirmed, mean age was 34.5 years (range: 18-60), mean follow-up 59.3 months (range 9-155). Half presented the classical triad of audible crack, detumescence, and pain. Heterosexual intercourse was the most common cause (28 patients, 66.7%), followed by penile manipulation (6 patients, 14.3%), and homosexual intercourse (4 patients, 9.5%). Woman on top was the most common heterosexual position (n = 14, 50%), followed by doggy style (n = 8, 28.6%). Four patients (9.5%) maintained the cause unclear. Six (14.3%) patients had urethral injury and two (4.8%) had erectile dysfunction, treated by penile prosthesis and PDE-5i. No patient showed urethral fistula, voiding deterioration, penile nodule/curve or pain. Conclusions. Woman on top was the potentially riskiest sexual position (50%). Immediate surgical treatment warrants long-term very low morbidity.

Low Bone Mass In Human Immunodeficiency Virus-infected Climacteric Women Receiving Antiretroviral Therapy: Prevalence And Associated Factors.

Low bone mineral density (BMD) has been found in human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)-infected patients; however, data on associated factors remain unclear, specifically in middle-aged women. This study aims to evaluate factors associated with low BMD in HIV-positive women. In this cross-sectional study, a questionnaire was administered to 206 HIV-positive women aged 40 to 60 years who were receiving outpatient care. Clinical features, laboratory test results, and BMD were assessed. Yates and Pearson χ(2) tests and Poisson multiple regression analysis were performed. The median age of women was 47.7 years; 75% had nadir CD4 T-cell counts higher than 200, and 77.8% had viral loads below the detection limit. There was no association between low BMD at the proximal femur and lumbar spine (L1-L4) and risk factors associated with HIV infection and highly active antiretroviral therapy. Poisson multiple regression analysis showed that the only factor associated with low BMD at the proximal femur and lumbar spine was postmenopause status. Low BMD is present in more than one third of this population sample, in which most women are using highly active antiretroviral therapy and have a well-controlled disease. The main associated factor is related to estrogen deprivation. The present data support periodic BMD assessments in HIV-infected patients and highlight the need to implement comprehensive menopausal care for these women to prevent bone loss.