Cross Section and Parity-Violating Spin Asymmetries of W(+/-) Boson Production in Polarized p plus p Collisions at root s=500 Gev

Large parity-violating longitudinal single-spin asymmetries A(L)(e+) = 0.86(-0.14)(+0.30) and Ae(L)(e-) = 0.88(-0.71)(+0.12) are observed for inclusive high transverse momentum electrons and positrons in polarized p + p collisions at a center-of-mass energy of root s = 500 GeV with the PHENIX detector at RHIC. These e(+/-) come mainly from the decay of W(+/-) and Z(0) bosons, and their asymmetries directly demonstrate parity violation in the couplings of the W(+/-) to the light quarks. The observed electron and positron yields were used to estimate W(+/-) boson production cross sections for the e(+/-) channels of sigma(pp -> W(+)X) X BR(W(+) -> e(+) nu(e)) = 144.1 +/- 21.2(stat)(-10.3)(+3.4)(syst) +/- 21.6(norm) pb, and sigma(pp -> W(-)X) X BR(W(-) -> e(-) (nu) over bar (e)) = 3.17 +/- 12.1(stat)(-8.2)(+10.1)(syst) +/- 4.8(norm) pb.

Measurement of the Parity-Violating Longitudinal Single-Spin Asymmetry for W(+/-) Boson Production in Polarized Proton-Proton Collisions at root s=500 GeV

We report the first measurement of the parity-violating single-spin asymmetries for midrapidity decay positrons and electrons from W(+) and W(-) boson production in longitudinally polarized proton-proton collisions at root s = 500 GeV by the STAR experiment at RHIC. The measured asymmetries, A(L)(W+) = -0.27 +/- 0.10(stat.) +/- 0.02(syst.) +/- 0.03(norm.) and A(L)(W-) = 0.14 +/- 0.19(stat.) +/- 0.02(syst.) +/- 0.01(norm.), are consistent with theory predictions, which are large and of opposite sign. These predictions are based on polarized quark and antiquark distribution functions constrained by polarized deep-inelastic scattering measurements.

EVALUATION OF ONYX HD-500 EMBOLIC SYSTEM IN THE TREATMENT OF 84 WIDE-NECK INTRACRANIAL ANEURYSMS

OBJECTIVE: We report our results using Onyx HD-500 (Micro Therapeutics, Inc., Irvine, CA) in the endovascular treatment of wide-neck intracranial aneurysms, which have a high rate of incomplete occlusion and recanalization with platinum coils. METHODS: Sixty-nine patients with 84 aneurysms were treated. Most of the aneurysms were located in the anterior circulation (80 of 84 aneurysms), were unruptured (74 of 84 aneurysms), and were incidental. Ten presented with subarachnoid hemorrhage, and 15 were symptomatic. All aneurysms had wide necks (neck >4 mm and/or dome-to-neck ratio <1.5). Fifty aneurysms were small (<12 mm), 30 were large (12 to <25 mm) and 4 were giant. Angiographic follow-up was available for 65 of the 84 aneurysms at 6 months, for 31 of the 84 aneurysms at 18 months, and for 5 of the 84 aneurysms at 36 months. RESULTS: Complete aneurysm occlusion was seen in 65.5% of aneurysms on immediate control, in 84.6% at 6 months, and in 90.3% at 18 months. The rates of complete occlusion were 74%, 95.1%, and 95.2% for small aneurysms and 53.3%, 70%, and 80% for large aneurysms at the same follow-up periods. Progression from incomplete to complete occlusion was seen in 68.2% of all aneurysms, with a higher percentage in small aneurysms (90.9%). Aneurysm recanalization was observed in 3 patients (4.6%), with retreatment in 2 patients (3.3%). Procedural mortality was 2.9%. Overall morbidity was 7.2%. CONCLUSION: Onyx embolization of intracranial wide-neck aneurysms is safe and effective. Morbidity and mortality rates are similar to those of other current endovascular techniques. Larger samples and longer follow-up periods are necessary.

Projeto 500: moderniza????o do atendimento da Caixa Econ??mica Federal

Em fevereiro de 1996, numa iniciativa do Presidente da CAIXA, compartilhada por todos os membros da Diretoria Colegiada, deu-se in??cio ?? forma????o de um grupo de trabalho, composto por executivos da pr??pria empresa, cujo objetivo era estabelecer modelos de Ag??ncia e de atendimento padronizados que buscassem solidificar a imagem institucional perante a sociedade, atrav??s do aumento de satisfa????o da clientela. Para obten????o dos resultados desejados, deveria ser adotada uma nova postura gerencial com foco no cliente, buscando-se um atendimento qualificado e integrado que satisfizesse suas necessidades de servi??os ou produtos, de acordo com sua conveni??ncia. Al??m disso, a proposta inclu??a melhoria das condi????es de trabalho, com prioridade para itens relacionados ao conforto e bem-estar dos empregados. Tamb??m foram sugeridas medidas para alavancagem de neg??cios que gerassem condi????es mais vantajosas num mercado t??o competitivo, favorecendo resultados operacionais positivos

500 anos de açorianidade na América do Norte

Na qualidade de Diretora Regional das Comunidades, fomos responsável pela redação dos artigos e coordenação da página "Comunidades", integrada no jornal Açoriano Oriental, servindo a mesma para a divulgação das atividades realizadas pela Direção Regional Das Comunidades do Governo dos Açores.

Presença das 500 Maiores e melhores empresas portuguesas nas redes sociais

Este artigo pretende estudar a presença das empresas Portuguesas nas redes sociais mais conhecidas (Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Pinterest, Instagram e Google+). Para atingir esse objetivo recorreu-se a uma base de dados das “500 Melhores e Maiores” empresas Portuguesas com o objetivo de analisar a sua presença naquelas redes sociais. Para além disso, procurou-se compreender qual o grau de dinamismo e interatividade que as redes sociais mantêm com os consumidores em geral. Os resultados mostram que a maioria das empresas Portuguesas possui um website e que a sua participação nas redes sociais, em especial no Facebook, Twitter e YouTube, está ligeiramente correlacionada com a posse de um website. Quanto ao dinamismo evidenciado pelas empresas nas redes sociais muitas delas estão ativas, mas sem procurarem envolver o consumidor através de atividades de marketing digital.

Are annual budgets being abandoned by companies operating in Portugal?: Evidence from the 500 “Maiores e Melhores”

A Work Project, presented as part of the requirements for the Award of a Masters Degree in Finance from the NOVA – School of Business and Economics

Crashes, volatility, and the equity premium: Lessons from S&P 500 options

We use a novel pricing model to imply time series of diffusive volatility and jump intensity from S&P 500 index options. These two measures capture the ex ante risk assessed by investors. Using a simple general equilibrium model, we translate the implied measures of ex ante risk into an ex ante risk premium. The average premium that compensates the investor for the ex ante risks is 70% higher than the premium for realized volatility. The equity premium implied from option prices is shown to significantly predict subsequent stock market returns.

Relação entre volume do átrio esquerdo e disfunção diastólica em 500 casos de uma população brasileira

FUNDAMENTO: O aumento do Volume do Átrio Esquerdo Indexado (VAEi) tem sido associado à Disfunção Diastólica (DD) do Ventrículo Esquerdo (VE), considerado marcador de eventos cardiovasculares (fibrilação atrial, acidente vascular cerebral, insuficiência cardíaca, e óbito). OBJETIVO: Avaliar a relação entre VAEi e diferentes graus de DD em pacientes brasileiros submetidos ao ecocardiograma, estudando os determinantes do aumento do VAEi nesta amostra. MÉTODOS: Selecionamos 500 pacientes ambulatoriais submetidos a ecocardiografia, após exclusão de arritmia, cardiopatia valvar ou congênita, marca-passo permanente ou janela ecocardiográfica inadequada. O VAEi foi obtido pelo método de Simpson; classificou-se a DD segundo diretrizes atuais. Variáveis clínicas e ecocardiográficas foram submetidas a análise multivariada de regressão linear. RESULTADOS: A idade média foi de 52 ± 15 anos, 53% do sexo masculino, 55% hipertensos, 9% coronariopatas, 8% diabéticos, 24% obesos, 47% com hipertrofia VE, fração de ejeção média do VE: 69,6 ± 7,2%. A prevalência de DD na amostra foi de 33,8% (grau I: 66%, grau II: 29% e grau III: 5%). Houve aumento progressivo das dimensões do VAEi conforme o grau de DD: 21 ± 4 mL/m² (ausente), 26 ± 7 mL/m² (grau I), 33 ± 5 mL/m² (grau II), 50 ± 5 mL/m2 (grau III) (p < 0,001). Os preditores independentes de aumento do VAEi nesta amostra foram idade, massa ventricular esquerda, espessura relativa de parede, fração de ejeção do VE e relação E/e'. CONCLUSÃO: A DD contribui para o remodelamento atrial esquerdo. O aumento do VAEi expressa a gravidade da DD e está associado de forma independente com idade, hipertrofia ventricular esquerda, disfunção sistólica e aumento das pressões de enchimento do VE.

Brehms Tierleben. Allgemeine kunde des Tierreichs. Mit etwa 2000 Abbildungen im Text, über 500 Tafeln in Farbendruck, Kupferätzung und Holzschnitt und 13 Karten

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Brehms Tierleben. Allgemeine kunde des Tierreichs. Mit etwa 2000 Abbildungen im Text, über 500 Tafeln in Farbendruck, Kupferätzung und Holzschnitt und 13 Karten

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Stroke Aphasia: 1,500 Consecutive Cases.

Background: To study the characteristics of vascular aphasia in a cohort of patients with a first-ever stroke. Methods: All patients admitted to the Lausanne neurology department for a first-ever stroke between 1979 and 2004 were included. Neurological examination including language was performed on admission. Stroke risk factors, stroke origin and location, associated symptoms and Rankin scale scores were recorded for each patient. The influence of these factors on aphasia frequency and subtypes was analyzed using logistic regression models. Results: 1,541 (26%) of patients included in this study had aphasia. The more frequent clinical presentations were expressive-receptive aphasia (38%) and mainly expressive aphasia (37%), whereas mainly receptive aphasia was less frequently observed (25%). In ischemic stroke, the frequency of aphasia increased with age (55% of nonaphasic vs. 61% of aphasic patients were more than 65 years old), female sex (40% of women in the nonaphasia group vs. 44% in the aphasia group) and risk factors for cardioembolic origin (coronary heart disease 20 vs. 26% and atrial fibrillation 15 vs. 24%). Stroke aphasia was more likely associated with superficial middle cerebral artery (MCA) stroke and leads to relevant disability. Clinical subtypes depended on stroke location and associated symptoms. Exceptions to the classic clinical-topographic correlations were not rare (26%). Finally, significant differences were found for patients with crossed aphasia in terms of stroke origin and aphasia subtypes. Conclusions: Risk factors for stroke aphasia are age, cardioembolic origin and superficial MCA stroke. Exceptions to classic clinical-topographic correlations are not rare. Stroke aphasia is associated with relevant disability. Stroke location and associated symptoms strongly influence aphasia subtypes.