Iowa African-American Journal, February 2006, Black History Month Special Edition

Newsletter for the Iowa Commission on the Status of African-Americans. Black History Month Special Edition.

Iowa African-American Journal, February 2005, Black History Month Special Edition

Newsletter for the Iowa Commission on the Status of African-Americans. Black History Month Special Edition.

ASSIST With Windows Newsletter, Spring 2005

The purpose of Project ASSIST is to provide computer training to individuals who are blind, visually-impaired or deaf-blind. Our training materials address all levels of users, from beginners to advanced users. We have tutorials, keyboard guides and diagrams, and course packets. These materials can be used by individuals who want to learn popular computer programs on their own and by professional trainers for their organization's computer training program. We also offer instructor-led training through our ASSIST Online distance learning program.

Motor Vehicle Accident Fatalities for the Week Ending, January 19, 2007

Record of the Fatalities for Motor Vehicle Accidents in Iowa per week.

Report on Special Investigation of the City of Sandyville, For the Period July 1, 1999 through April 28, 2006

City Audit Report - Special Investigation

Special Investigation of the Central Iowa Fair, For the Period July 1, 2004 through September 30, 2006

Other Audit Reports - Special Investigation

Activin a inhibits antigen-induced allergy in murine epicutaneous sensitization.

Activin A, a member of the TGFβ superfamily, is involved in physiological processes such as cell differentiation, tissue homeostasis, wound healing, reproduction, and in pathological conditions, such as fibrosis, cancer, and asthma. Activin enhances mast cell maturation, as well as regulatory T-cell and Langerhans cell differentiation. In this study we investigated the potential role of activin in epicutaneous sensitization with ovalbumin (OVA), notably with respect to its effect on known Th2-polarization. For this purpose, transgenic mice overexpressing activin in keratinocytes and their wild-type (WT) controls were sensitized epicutaneously with OVA. Skin biopsies were analyzed with regard to histopathological features and mRNA expression of pro-inflammatory and Th1/Th2 cytokines, and Ig levels were measured in the serum. Unexpectedly, activin overexpressing animals were protected from Th2-cytokine expression and induction of OVA-specific IgE levels compared to WT animals. On the other hand, transgenic mice were more susceptible to inflammation compared to WT littermates after tape-stripping and saline (vehicle) or OVA application, as shown by increased pro-inflammatory cytokine mRNA levels and neutrophil accumulation at the site of the treatment. We conclude that activin protects from antigen-induced cutaneous Th2-polarization through modulation of the immune response. These findings highlight the role of activin in cutaneous sensitization, allergy, and in skin homeostasis.

Investigation Into the Timeliness of the Death Notification to the Surviving Spouse of a Motor Vehicle Accident Victim, 2005

Report: #05-02 Kirke C. Quinn, Attorney for Jo Anne Holland, first contacted the Ombudsman by letter dated January 2, 2004. Quinn also addressed his letter to the Governor’s Office, Iowa State Patrol (ISP), and Iowa Department of Public Safety (DPS). Quinn characterized his letter as a complaint against ISP regarding “the method and manner of reporting the death of Ross Holland to his surviving spouse.” According to Quinn, Mrs. Holland “went through hours of misery as a result of the patrol’s inattention to a tragic situation.” On January 7, 2004, the Ombudsman asked ISP Major Gary Hoskins, Supervisor of Field Operations, how ISP and DPS intended to respond to Mr. Quinn’s letter. Major Hoskins stated he would refer Quinn’s letter of complaint to DPS’ Professional Standards Bureau (PSB) for investigation and response. After speaking with Major Hoskins, the Ombudsman told Mr. Quinn that DPS would do an internal investigation and if he were not satisfied with the results he could contact the Ombudsman again. On March 29, 2004, Mr. Quinn contacted the Ombudsman and stated he was not satisfied with DPS’ response. Quinn stated he would send a copy of the response to the Ombudsman, along with a letter stating his outstanding issues and concerns. In his letter to the Ombudsman, dated May 5, Quinn simply stated: “Please find enclosed [a] copy of the letter received from the Department of Public Safety. We think this is an absolute outrage. We welcome your input.”

Motor Vehicle Accident Fatalities for the Week Ending, February 9, 2007

Record of the Fatalities for Motor Vehicle Accidents in Iowa per week.

Motor Vehicle Accident Fatalities for the Week Ending, February 16, 2007

Record of the Fatalities for Motor Vehicle Accidents in Iowa per week.

European French-speaking study from the GEMO group on bone metastases management: a special focus on external beam radiotherapy practice survey.

This study seeks to perform a survey of patterns of practice among the different physicians involved in the bone metastases management, with special focus on external beam radiotherapy (EBRT).A questionnaire about bone metastases based on clinical cases and supplemented with general questions, including medical therapies, EBRT and metabolic radiotherapy strategies, surgery, and supportive care approaches, was sent to 4,706 French-speaking physicians in Belgium, France, Luxemburg, and Switzerland.Overall, 644 questionnaires were analyzed. Twenty-eight percent concerned the radiotherapy approach and were judged adequate to respond to the part dedicated to EBRT. Sixty-nine percent of physicians used a total dose irradiation of 30 Gy delivered in ten fractions. A large majority (75%) used two opposed fields prescribed at mid-depth (30%), or with non-equally weighted fields (45%). Seventy percent irradiated also above and below the concerned vertebra. A dosimetry planning treatment was done in 85% and high-energy megavoltage photons were used in 42%. Moreover, 54% physicians used short course radiotherapy in routine.Radiotherapy remains the mainstay of treatment of bone metastases, but there is substantial heterogeneity in clinical practice. Guidelines and treatment protocols are required to improve the treatment quality.

Motor Vehicle Accident Fatalities for the Week Ending, March 2, 2007

Record of the Fatalities for Motor Vehicle Accidents in Iowa per week.

Motor Vehicle Accident Fatalities for the Week Ending, February 23, 2007

Record of the Fatalities for Motor Vehicle Accidents in Iowa per week.

Contributos da Bolsa de Valores de Cabo Verde para o Crescimento da Economia do País

O trabalho monográfico ora apresentado, pretende evidenciar as potencialidades da Bolsa de Valores de Cabo Verde, no que tange a sua criação, desempenho, evolução, funcionamento e contribuição para a economia do país. O presente trabalho tem também como propósito, estudar de que forma como o mercado de capitais contribui para a economia de um país, o porque das empresas recorrerem a esse mercado, quais os benéficos ao estar cotada numa Bolsa e ainda qual a razão de algumas não estarem inseridas nele. Esse mercado que hoje conquista vários investidores a nível mundial, é considerado como sendo uma opção infalível e de grande relevância para a economia de qualquer país, sendo também uma escolha para poupar e financiar investimentos. Entendemos que, a existência de um Mercado de Capitais num país como o nosso, sendo este um PDM, onde existe forte dependência do estrangeiro e há necessidade de criar atributos capazes de garantir o apoio à sua economia, é um privilégio, pois apesar dos riscos e dificuldades enfrentados encontra-se em activa e sempre com rumo a uma melhoria. Em forma de conclusão, afirmamos que o nosso mercado de capitais além de ser rudimentar, apresenta baixos níveis de liquidez em relação a frequência de transacção de títulos. Pelo que ficamos com alguma reserva quanto aos benefícios que terão os potenciais investidores. The monograph presented here, aims to highlight the potential of the Stock Exchange of Cape Verde, with respect to its creation, performance, development, operation and contribution to the economy. This work also has the purpose to study that how the capital market contributes to the economy of a country, why companies resort to this market, which benefits by being listed on a stock exchange and also the reason some do not being inserted in it. This market that many investors now conquering the world, is considered to be infallible and a choice of great importance to the economy of any country, is also a choice to save and fund investments. We understand that the existence of a capital market in a country like ours, this being a developed country average, where there is heavy reliance on overseas and need to create features that would guarantee support for its economy, it is a privilege, because despite the risks and difficulties faced is in active and always towards an improvement. By way of conclusion, we note that our capital market as well as being rough, has low levels of liquidity in relation to frequency of trading of securities. Therefore we are left with some reservations about the benefits that have the potential investors.

Motor Vehicle Accident Fatalities for the Week Ending, March 9, 2007

Record of the Fatalities for Motor Vehicle Accidents in Iowa per week.