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DECEMBER 16, 2019 | DOWNSTATE HEALTH SCIENCES UNIVERSITY
STAR Program Awarded Opioid Addiction Training Federal Grant
New York State is witnessing an epidemic of opioid-related medical emergencies and deaths from opioid overdose, stemming from the use of both prescribed and illicit opioids and heroin. Although overdose deaths in New York City saw a slight downturn (2% decline in 2018), marking the first drop in fatalities in nearly a decade, data released by the Health Department show 1,444 people died in New York City from overdoses last year—with opioids accounting for 80% of those mortalities.
In an effort to drive down these numbers, SUNY Downstate has secured another significant source of federal funding—the Special Treatment and Research (STAR) Program has received a three-year, $450,000 grant from the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to train and certify medical, nurse practitioner, and physician assistant students in the administration of Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid addiction once they enter practice. MAT is an effective treatment for opioid addiction and involves the use of methadone and buprenorphine in an office-based maintenance program.
Downstate's Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) Waiver Training Project through the STAR Program will ensure students fulfill requirements to obtain a Drug Addiction Treatment Act (DATA) waiver to prescribe MAT in office-based settings once they become licensed professionals. The training will be integrated into the curricula of medical students in SUNY Downstate's College of Medicine, Physician Assistant students in the School of Health Professions, and nurse practitioner students in the College of Nursing.
Founded in 1991, the STAR Program was initially established with the overall goal of integrating HIV-related care, research and clinical education. Over the last 20-plus years, the program has evolved and expanded to include the STAR Health Center—offering a multitude of expanded services from primary care, to HIV and hepatitis C screenings and treatments, PrEP, PEP, behavioral health services, harm reduction, buprenorphine treatment, an LGBTQ Health Initiative, and re-entry services for newly released ex-offenders.
Congratulations to the STAR Program and many thanks to the faculty and staff who assisted in securing these critical funds.
27th Annual Arthur Ashe Memorial Lecture
On December 4th, The Arthur Ashe Institute for Urban Health (the Institute) at SUNY Downstate celebrated the 27th Annual Arthur Ashe Memorial Lecture— "The Legacy of Arthur Ashe in the 21st Century." The event is held annually to honor the tennis legend's exemplary leadership in fighting disparities in health care.
Marilyn Fraser, MD, Chief Executive Officer of the Institute, provided opening remarks followed by greetings from myself and Brett Wright, Board Chairperson of the Institute.
Christina Greer, PhD, Associate Professor of Political Science and American Studies at Fordham University and 2018 Fellow for the McSilver Institute for Poverty Policy and Research at New York University's Silver School of Social Work, presented the annual lecture and keynote. Dr. Greer is the recipient of the 2018 Fordham University Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching. An outspoken advocate in the fight to end racial disparities in health care and in all public services, her lecture addressed how the ongoing work of medical professionals, educators, advocates, and public officials must shift to meet the unique needs of both patients and students in the modern healthcare ecosystem.
Following Dr. Greer's lecture, Keydron K. Guinn, Ph.D., Senior Vice President and Chief of Staff, facilitated a discussion with attendees covering a range of topics that included a look at current and past politics and how they have impacted Arthur Ashe's desire for health equity for all.
Many thanks to Dr. Fraser and her team in the Arthur Ashe Institute for putting together a lovely program, and to all the participating faculty, staff, and partners for making the event even more impactful.
Downstate Hosts First-ever Asylum Clinic!
New York City is home to thousands of refugees who arrive here seeking asylum from persecution, violence, torture, and war. They are among nearly 70 million displaced people worldwide and have unique social, psychological, and medical needs and risk factors. Although their care is complex and challenging for providers, it is also incredibly rewarding. The growing refugee crisis has grave public health implications requiring immediate attention and actionable response from healthcare practitioners across the country.
Physicians (including resident physicians), nurse practitioners, and licensed mental health professionals have the power to double the chances of asylum approval by conducting exams that document evidence of past psychiatric or physical trauma for use in asylum court. With these independent medical examinations, the clinic provides valuable evidence as part of an asylum applicant's legal case. OB/GYN and psychiatry specialties are especially needed for cases involving FGM and PTSD.
Downstate's Asylum clinic has been made available by Downstate's Physicians for Human Rights chapter and by the Anne Kastor Brooklyn Free Clinic. Our goal is to grow the number of volunteer physicians, clinicians, and mental health professionals that provide clinical evaluations for refugees seeking immigration relief in the United States. As part of this, Downstate's Physicians for Human Rights is hosting its first Asylum Clinic Training.
This one day training will take place on Sunday, January 12th, 2020 from 9am-3pm at 395 Lenox Road (exact room location will be e-mailed closer to the date upon registering). CME credit is also pending.
The link to register can be found here: January 2020 SUNY Downstate Asylum Clinic Training
If you are interested in supporting our clinic, e-mail phr.downstate@gmail.com.
Downstate College of Nursing Among Top Schools in 2019 Nursing Almanac Rankings!
Each year, the Nursing School Almanac releases its rankings for undergraduate and graduate level nursing education. This past Thursday, the publication released its 2019 rankings of the best nursing schools from around the country. I'm very pleased to share that SUNY Downstate's College of Nursing has been included, and after data from thousands of institutions were collected, only 20% made the list of the best nursing schools.
Downstate's programs rank among the top in the nation including #15 in New York and #45 in the Mid-Atlantic Region.
To provide a comprehensive and accurate review of each school's performance and ranking, the Almanac collected a wealth of data on over 3,000 nursing schools and campuses—assessing each institution on three criteria points:
the institution's academic prestige and perceived value (50% of overall score)
the breadth and depth of nursing programs offered (20% of overall score)
and student success, particularly on the National Council Licensure Exam (30% of overall score).
And among the nation's 552 nursing colleges with graduate programs, Downstate ranked in the 90th percentile overall for our Master of Science in Nursing programs.
Congratulations to Dean Lori Escallier, Ph.D., RN, CPNP-PC, FAAN of the College of Nursing, the College's students, esteemed faculty, and staff on this great accomplishment—I have no doubt we'll only continue to rise to the top!
Spring 2020 Application Deadlines extended to December 20th
Dear Prospective Students—within the Downstate Community and beyond:
Are you committed to making a change in the world?
Then don't wait to apply to one of Downstate's School of Public Health (SPH) programs so you can do just that!
SPRING 2020 APPLICATION DEADLINES FOR THE FOLLOWING DEGREES HAVE BEEN EXTENDED UNTIL DECEMBER 20, 2019!
Advanced Certificate in Public Health
Master's in Public Health—5 concentration areas
DrPH in Public Health—3 concentration areas
SPH focuses on urban and immigrant health in a global setting.
We welcome applicants who wish to strengthen their competitiveness for admission to medical school.
All students engage in fieldwork, most commonly in a community or a clinical site.
Our FULL and PART-TIME programs at an affordable SUNY tuition provide excellent professional preparation, and our flexible program offers courses in the day and evening, including many fully or partially online.
Apply to the SPH program of your choice before the 12/20 deadline, NOW!
CLICK the SPH Application Links, below, to apply today:
MD / Master of Public Health
Non-Matriculated Application Procedures
2nd Annual COTAD Panel Discussion
On November 18th, The Coalition of Occupational Therapy Advocates for Diversity (COTAD) student organization hosted their 2nd Annual Interdisciplinary Panel Discussion on the topic of diversity and inclusion within healthcare and academia. The panel featured five healthcare experts of different backgrounds who discussed how practitioners and academics define, relate, and debate the concept of culture, (e.g., race, age, sexual orientation, cultural and racial identities, religious garments, socioeconomic status), how it impacts clinical practices, and manifests into principles of best practice.
As the only chapter of this national non-profit organization on the East Coast, the mission of this student-led organization is to advance the topic of diversity and to address the challenges of fostering a greater degree of cultural sensitivity within academia and healthcare practice across all disciplines of study.
The event was moderated by Jasmin Thomas, OTD, OTR/L, Assistant Professor in the Occupational Therapy Program in the School of Health Professions, and featured distinguished panelists that included: Carla Boutin-Foster, M.D., Associate Dean for Research & Diversity at the College of Medicine, Felix Nwamaghinna, MSB, PA-C, Chair and Assistant Professor in the Physician Assistant Program of the School of Health Professions, Raza Hamed, Ph.D., OTR/L, Columbia University, Zoila Rojas, OTR/L, Kings County Hospital, as well as Dean Allen Lewis, Ph.D., CRC, Dean and Professor in the School of Health Professions.
Topics and issues that remain Downstate priorities and core institutional value, such as access and resources within the community, health disparities, the LGBTQ population, as well as discussions centered around cultural sensitivity and ethics within curriculum design were thematic talking points that were discussed at great length.
Many thanks to Downstate's COTAD student organization and to all participating panelists, Downstate faculty, and staff for continuing to be agents of social change and active voices championing the importance of diversity within healthcare.
University Hospital of Brooklyn
Dr. Elbashir Presents at 47th Annual National Sickle Cell Disease Association of America
The Adult Sickle Cell Program at NYC Health+ Hospitals and Kings County was established in 1946 and provides exceptional care for one of the most vulnerable and underserved patient populations in central Brooklyn. The program is active nationally as a member of the Northeast Regional Sickle Cell Collaborative (SiNERGe) and annually receives over 500 admissions, 550 outpatient visits in the sickle cell clinic, and provides 24/7 inpatient consultations across the hospital. It also houses a day hospital that treats moderate sickle cell crises and provides day treatment to complications related to sickle cell disease.
In late October, Sickle Cell Fellow, Khalid Elbashir, M.D., MPH, represented SUNY Downstate, NYC Health+ Hospital, and Kings County Center at the 47th Annual National Convention of Sickle Cell Disease Association of America (SCDAA) in Baltimore, MD.
In an effort to advocate for improved quality of life for individuals and families affected with SCD and its associated morbidity and mortality, the conference fosters the exchange of the latest scientific and clinical information related to the disease. This is done through the offering of innovative symposia, training seminars, interactive panel discussions, and special events.
At the convention, Dr. Elbashir represented as the first-ever Downstate fellow to deliver an oral presentation on the ongoing clinical trial at SUNY Downstate and Kings County Hospital Center titled "SCD-101: Novel Anti-Sickling Agent Reduces Pain, Fatigue and Improves Vascular Flow in Patients with Sickle Cell Disease" that highlighted the lack of disease-modifying drugs that treat the sickle cell disease and prevent sickling.
SCD 101 is a botanical medication that carries the potential of being an affordable, tolerable acceptable treatment that can improve the clinical care of patients with sickle cell disease worldwide.
Dr. Elbashir's presentation was rated "excellent" by the SCDAA and was published on their website—raising critical questions and sparking important dialogue from national and international participants at the convention in areas that require more research, funding, and expertise.
Many thanks to Dr. Elbashir for representing Downstate and expanding our presence in new professional venues and settings.
Annual Hospital Holiday Toy Drive!
What began as a simple request for toys for the Child Center playroom eight years ago has turned into an annual holiday toy drive that does more than give toys to children for Christmas.
Medicine's participation in the Annual Toy Drive, started with an invitation to participate from James Doyle, IT Department's Network Group Staffer.
Working with former IT CIO Roy Sookhoo, Mr. Doyle helped to coordinate and grow this annual toy drive--an event that serves as a gift that keeps on giving--providing gifts for the Christmas and Holiday Seasons, birthdays and special occasions to hundreds of children undergoing treatment at the University Hospital of Brooklyn.
Led by Santa's Keeper Josheila Crandall, what was expected to be a one-time participation in the drive by the Medical Administrative Staff has now grown into an annual tradition where they collect funds to purchase toys to distribute to children during the holidays and throughout the year. Department of Medicine Chair Moro Salifu, M.D., adds to the drive with a matching donation to help increase the number of toys that will be available for the children.
This year's participants included the Department of Medicine's Divisions of Allergy, Infectious Diseases, Gastroenterology, Hematology, Internal Medicine/Geriatrics, Renal, Pulmonary, Rheumatology, Residency, PA/Hospitalist, and John Carter, Ph.D., and Dr. Salifu's Leadership Team.
The Division of Allergy & Immunology: Serving the Community Through Research on Childhood Asthma
Asthma is a serious health condition with a significant impact on our community. Flatbush and East Flatbush are on the list of top 10 New York City neighborhoods impacted by the disease. In fact, in Central Brooklyn, asthma prevalence is 14.1%, among the highest in the country. Research by Downstate's highly respected Division of Allergy and Immunology continues to decipher the environmental and genetic bases of asthma with its most recent investigations focused on the link between childhood asthma and parental cancer.
In fact, an analysis presented by Allergy and Immunology Fellow, Sairaman Nagarajan, M.D., at the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology Annual Scientific Meeting held in November, received national and international press attention.
Dr. Nagarajan used information drawn from the National Health Interview Survey (NHIS) to document the link between family histories of cancer and childhood asthma. "Of the more than 57,000 children whose information we examined, more than 20 percent of those who had a family history of cancer had an asthma diagnosis" explained Dr. Nagarajan. Lori Hoepner, DrPH, MPH, Assistant Professor of Environmental and Occupational Health Sciences, culled the national CDC data and merged the datasets, paving the way for the analysis--an invaluable contribution.
"The NHIS survey reflects the U.S. population, and because of the large number of those surveyed, the findings are significant for people across the country," added Rauno Joks, M.D., Chief of the Division and co-author of the study. "If a parent knows there is a family history of cancer, they should be sure to tell their pediatrician and allergist, as an extra effort, as asthma screenings could be valuable in diagnosing and treating childhood asthma."
The study is believed to be the first large scale examination of the association between a family history of cancer and childhood asthma in the United States. The research builds on two earlier pilot studies conducted by the Division focusing on Brooklyn populations. The first, with Lutheran Medical Center, looked at prevalence among Hispanic and Asian patients, while the second examined African-American and Afro-Caribbean patients. All three studies found an increased risk of asthma development in those with a positive parental cancer history.
This isn't the first time that research from the Division of Allergy and Immunology has gained wide attention. A 2012 study by Dr. Joks published in the Journal of Allergy and Clinical Immunology, which found that living near a heavily congested highway (i.e., the BQE) correlates with a higher presence of asthma, has been widely cited in environmental and public studies and is frequently quoted by community activists.
I would like to thank Drs. Joks and Nagarajan and their team for diligently focusing on treating this horrible disease. Asthma is one of the illnesses with great disparities and your commitment to finding its causes not only supports our mission but makes an important difference.
The Division's latest study, The Effect of Family Histories of Cancer on Childhood Asthma Diagnoses, published in the November edition of the Annals of Allergy, Asthma and Immunology (Conference Supplement) can be found HERE.
Vitasha Ali, School of Health Professions Program Administrator
This week, I'd like to take the time to applaud one of our exemplary staffers on campus— Vitasha Ali, Physical Therapy Program Administrator in the School of Health Professions (SOHP).
Vitasha has been part of the Downstate community for more than a decade, first joining as a grant-funded Research Support Specialist in 2009, later working within SOHP's Physician Assistant program, and finally being brought on as the Administrator in the Physical Therapy (PT) Program during the Spring of 2012.
Her direction and precise organization have made her an invaluable asset to students, faculty and staff, alike—both within the PT program and across SOHP. Vitasha was also instrumental in facilitating the seamless operations of the PT Clinical Education program during a time when our former Director of Clinical Education was out on medical leave and soon after retired. A proactive and reliable contributor to SOHP's and the institution's mission and objectives, Vitasha is the type of employee who doesn't just do what is expected, instead she exceeds expectations—working tirelessly to elevate SOHP through her work, taking the initiative to learn and perfect the task at hand, and going the extra mile to make strategic and administrative suggestions on how to streamline and improve internal processes and departmental workflow.
In addition to her superior work ethic and talent, Vitasha is a breath of fresh air among peers and leadership, alike—embodying all the attributes that make her a Grade-A colleague, including her ability to effectively and respectfully communicate work-product expectations and seamlessly collaborate with students, faculty, and staff in her department, across all SOHP programs, and in the Dean's office. She is the definition of a team player who has been a huge asset in advancing a multitude of SOHP objectives. Beyond the duties of her job, she continues to be a resource to SOHP, exhibiting her poised leadership as the sitting Secretary of the SOHP Faculty & Professional Staff Assembly.
If that wasn't enough to make you tip your hat to Ms. Ali, it should be noted that she is currently working diligently to earn her Ph.D. degree taking a minimum of six credits per semester (including summers) while working full-time in the PT program, all while being a devoted wife and proud mother to three children—two beautiful daughters and her newborn son.
Congratulations, Vitasha! And thank you for all you continue to do at Downstate.
President's Seal
Nicole Sharpe, Domestic Violence Survivor and Advocate
Most people would agree, the best way to ensure a child grows into a strong, successful, and happy adult, is to provide that child a safe and secure home, free of violence, surrounded by parents and family who love and protect them. But for too many children, home is far from a safe haven. Every year, millions of children are exposed to domestic violence at home, which can have a devastating and profound impact on their lives and hopes for the future. For an exceptional few, however, like Downstate's very own, Nicole Sharpe, that pain and suffering can serve as the catalyst for change and the power to rise above their past—catapulting them to their most elevated selves and enabling them to serve as a guiding example to everyone around them.
Many of you may know Ms. Sharpe from her role as ADA Ethics Analyst in Human Resources, but there is far more to her story than one would ever assume.
Growing up, Ms. Sharpe witnessed the unrelenting domestic abuse of her mother at the hands of her father. That abuse endured until it reached the tragic end—her father took the life of the woman that brought her into the world—leaving a young Ms. Sharpe anguished and orphaned. For the average person, this type of misfortune at such a young age often translates into a life layered with turmoil, complex inner struggles, and repeated patterns of abuse. In the case of Ms. Sharpe, that chapter of tragedy and toxicity ended with the loss of her mother as she realized she wasn't a victim, but rather a survivor of Domestic Violence.
Over the years, Ms. Sharpe turned her adversity into personal triumph and evolved into an advocate for Domestic Abuse Awareness and a resource for young men and women who have lived or are currently living through experiences similar to hers. Her advocacy work began to take shape after she authored the story of her life in her first-ever published book, The End of November-Growing up with Domestic Violence. Ms. Sharpe later partnered with the non-profit organization, The Purple Ribbon Council which, over time, developed into an educational initiative centered around teen dating violence prevention called, Bloom365.
After years of service with other domestic violence organizations, Ms. Sharpe made an even deeper commitment to the cause—founding the Heather Hurley Foundation for the Prevention of Domestic Violence, a non-profit organization in the name of and in tribute to her late mother. The Foundation's mission is to implement the Bloom365 program into as many NYC schools as possible—providing support groups to teen and adult victims/survivors and to ultimately provide safe temporary housing to women with children who are escaping domestic abuse.
She continues to selflessly serve as a testament for surviving domestic violence—speaking at conferences like Intimate Partner Violence Colloquium at New York University, as well as the Domestic Violence Awareness Month event sponsored by the NYC Administration for Children's Services (ACS) Office, and continues to host her annual Purple Power fundraiser, now in its eighth year.
Most notably, and perhaps the culmination of her life's work, Ms. Sharpe was chosen by the Lonely Leap Production Company as the subject of their new documentary surrounding her life and dealing with the loss of both parents to Domestic Violence—the film is set to release in early 2020.
I'd like to take this moment to honor Ms. Sharpe with the President's Seal for her bravery, continued faith and strength, and for selflessly sharing her light with individuals struggling to find their own.
For those interested in supporting the Heather Hurley Foundation, the Downstate community can donate via SEFA, or through the Foundation's website. For those seeking volunteer opportunities, please reach Ms. Sharpe at nicole@heatherhurleyfoundation.org.
Family Health Services Celebrates 25 Years of Serving the Residents of Brooklyn
Last Friday, the Family Health Services staff celebrated its 25th year of serving residents of Brooklyn during their annual holiday party filled with laughter, cheer, and great food!
When the doors opened the Center in 1994, its mission was to serve as a neighborhood center for primary medical care to the residents of Flatbush and Crown Heights. Now, 25 years later, the Lefferts Clinic proudly serves more than 10,000 residents from all over Brooklyn each year, providing important and critical support in Family and Internal Medicine. More recently, with so many in our communities facing mental health challenges, an important focus for the Lefferts Clinic is care in the area of mental health. I am proud and humbled by the staff's dedication to excellence and compassionate care for these most vulnerable residents.
Family health staff dressed in holiday finery, many wearing the vibrant blue the Lefferts Clinic has adopted as its official color. A short speaking program was led by Family Medicine Department Assistant Professor Marcia Edmond Bucknor, M.D., who has served as the Lefferts Clinic Medical Director for the past five years, and Jose Temitope, M.D., delivered the Opening Prayer. In addition to the 34 staff and visitors at Friday's event, program participants included Assistant Vice President for OPD, Care Coordination, DSRIP Suzanne Fraser-McCleary, RN, Steven Liverpool, M.D., Ms. Sonia Reyes, Gaylene Tannis, PA, and Austine Osadiaye, RN. Ms. Daria Primus brought holiday cheer to the party, singing "Winter Wonderland," and Miriam Vincent M.D., J.D., Ph.D. delivered closing remarks.
Congratulations, Family Health Clinic, on your silver anniversary, and we're looking forward to the golden anniversary celebration in 2044!
Sunset Park Flu Vaccine Fair
The Flu season is in full effect and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), this year it has arrived early due to a strain of the virus not typically seen during this time of year. The CDC reports there have already been an estimated 1.7 million flu-related illnesses, 16,000 hospitalizations, and 910 flu-related deaths this year across the United States, which are conservative estimates. With these starting figures bound to increase as the season progresses, health experts in the city are urging all New Yorkers to get their flu shot.
In an effort to improve flu vaccination rates in and around our local Brooklyn community, Downstate partnered with Mon Yuck Yu, Executive Vice President & Chief of Staff of the Academy of Medical and Public Health Services, to organize a free flu vaccine fair for Sunset Park residents at Councilman Carlos Menchaca's District Office. The event, held on December 7, 2019, was located in one of the most susceptible communities in Brooklyn with the 2018 NYC Community Health Profile reporting that only 40% of Sunset Park's community residents receive the influenza vaccination.
With additional support from the Office of New York State Senator Zellnor Y. Myrie, Councilmember Menchaca's team helped Downstate spread news of the fair—encouraging everyone to take the opportunity to receive the free flu vaccine via social media outlets, constituent outreach, and email blasts. They also underscored the importance of getting the flu shot, not only as a way to protect themselves, but as an act of public service to the community by helping to limit the virus' ability to spread.
Betty Jung, RN, Center for Community Health Promotion and Wellness, was on hand to administer free flu vaccines as a community service learning activity, along with Jessie Cai, Wenyu Deng, Ryan (Yang) Fei, Samuel Hernandez, and O'Brian Mbakwe—2nd year medical students from the Chinese American Medical Society and Students for Social Responsibility clubs.
In recognition of Downstate's commitment to outstanding service to the community, SUNY Downstate was presented a City Council Citation by Councilman Carlos Menchaca.
I'd like to extend my sincere appreciation to all the participating students, Ms. Jung, Ernest Garnier, M.D., Faculty Advisor, and I. Ian Richards, PharmD, Department of Pharmacy, for their continuing support of community service learning activities. A very special thank you to Kathya Rojas, DNP, College of Nursing alumna, for coming back home to Downstate and taking the time to help transport the supplies, bringing along medical students, and serving as a Spanish translator at the event. There truly is no place or community more giving than Downstate.
Bahamian Relief Roundup
Widespread humanitarian relief efforts have continued to ensue in the weeks and months since Hurricane Dorian wreaked havoc on the Bahamas—and since Dorian's arrival, Downstate remained steadfast in its support of the island's rehabilitation and of its people.
Since Day 1, Downstate devoted its time and resources to ongoing relief efforts on the Island, working hard to amass a litany of critically essential first-aid, health, hygiene, safety, and feminine care supplies for the hundreds of thousands of Bahamians devastated by Hurricane Dorian's landfall.
On Friday, December 6, 2019, the Office of Government and Constituent Relations, the College of Medicine Dean's office, students from the Daniel Hale Williams Society, and the Downstate Student Center shipped two barrels with hundreds of pounds of hurricane relief items to the Bahamas on behalf of SUNY Downstate Health Sciences University.
The Hurricane Relief items were picked up and sent directly to the National Emergency Management Association (NEMA) in the Bahamas— Stephen Russell, NEMA Director, was instrumental in getting the items directly to hurricane victims.
This project began in early October, and has been a labor of love for so many here at Downstate, as well as a heartfelt global concern for those impacted by this life-changing natural disaster, as evidenced by the members of the Daniel Hale Williams Society who dedicated countless hours of their time and energy to serve the Caribbean Community locally and at-large.
I'd like to offer my sincere gratitude to the team that made this happen: Temitope Jadesola Olayinka, Class of 2021 MD Candidate; Jasmine Walker, Class of 2021 MD Candidate; esteemed faculty and staff in the College of Medicine; Amy L. Urquhart, Director of the Student Center; Michael Harrell, MPA, AVP, Constituent Relations; and Joubert Milord, FM&D Administration. Thank you for your time, energy, and your invaluable contributions to helping heal the island and its people.
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YOU'RE INVITED— Exclusive Code Blue Film Screening!
TOMORROW, Tuesday, December 17th, Downstate's Committee on Plant-Based Health and Nutrition invites you to the exclusive screening of Marcia Machado's new film "code blue"— a documentary that underscores the common-sense practice of lifestyle medicine.
The screening is FREE OF CHARGE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC!
You won't want to miss this—see full event ad film details below:
DATE| 12.17.19
TIME| 2:30pm
LOCATION| Basic Science Building, Lecture Hall 1
code blue| short synopsis
Through the lens of filmmaker Marcia Machado, code blue reveals lapses in the current state of medicine and provides a common sense solution by featuring the practice of lifestyle medicine to prevent, manage and reverse chronic diseases. The film presents the hurdles to the proposed shift: antiquated curricula in medical schools, confusion in the media, inadequate government policies, and the underlying influences of the pharmaceutical and food industries.
code blue follows a passionate physician, Dr. Saray Stancic, as she reflects upon her journey from a multiple sclerosis diagnosis to wellness through her own adoption of lifestyle medicine. Dr. Stancic introduces us to expert physicians and scientists who are paving the way to make meaningful and necessary change in our healthcare environment, and in turn, empowering audiences to stand up and reclaim control of their health. READ MORE
This event has been sponsored by the SUNY Downstate Committee on Plant-Based Health and Nutrition
For more information: please contact Elizabeth Helzner, Ph.D at 718.270.6732.
Holiday Farewell
As we conclude another successful calendar year here at SUNY Downstate, I would like to take a moment to thank you—our outstanding students, faculty, and staff—for all that we have achieved in 2019. You help to keep this campus and this institution thriving.
No matter how you say it, Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, Season's Greetings, Happy Kwanzaa, Feliz Navidad, or any other expression of goodwill for the season, I want to wish you a peaceful holiday and a beautiful (and safe) New Year.
Looking forward to seeing each of you back here on 1/13/2020 when the Bulletin returns from the holiday hiatus.
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Almost Home is an ABC network sitcom pilot which aired as an episode of "Webster" on February 21, 1986; it was produced by Steve Sunshine & Madeline Sunshine. The pilot was not picked up by the network as a series.
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Q: Elixir for Python 3? I have a problem installing Elixir with Python 3 although I have installed SqlAlchemy 0.7.3 successfully? I've tried google-ing but I am loosing hope. Is there really a version of Elixir for Python 3? Thanks in advance.

A: Looking at the source code, I see that the latest change happened 10 months ago. Also, searching for print I see that all the strings found in all branches use print as a statement, not as a function and there isn't any log string that makes a reference to python 3.
Hence, since I don't see any trace of work towards supporting python 3, I'd say there's no Elixir for Python 3 unless that work is hosted in a different location.
Edit: As pointed out by a comment, in setup.py there's some useful information. In particular, for python3 2to3 is executed to generate a python3 version of the code. Note that this depends completely on 2to3 and doesn't guarantee that the final result is going to work fine.

A: There has been work done on Elixir to support Python 3, but Elixir has not seen a release with this work included. I'm not involved in Elixir and do not know the status of this work, but you might want to try to use a checkout of the latest source code.
If that works, you should badger the authors into making a release.
If it doesn't work, you should join the mailing list and help port it. It's usually not very difficult.

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New York — Last night Serena Williams faced a tough youngster in Taylor Townsend. She prevailed 6-3, 6-1. After the match, we recovered the shoulder and had a light stationery bike session to clear the lactic acid from the stop and go.
Then we went to the indoor facility to work on serves. From there, we went back to the U.S. Open fitness center to work on core and shoulder stability.
Thursday, we not only have a singles match at noon New Orleans time, but also a doubles match later in the afternoon. Again, it will be a very long day in the big leagues of world class tennis.
I asked Serena's coach Patrick Mouratoglou what you can learn from playing an up and coming future star like Townsend in the first round of the U.S. Open?
Wise thoughts front the coach of the world's best female tennis player.
Mackie Shilstone, a regular contributor to NOLA.com | The Times-Picayune, has been involved in the wellness sports performance industry for nearly 40 years. He is currently the fitness coach for Serena Williams, has trained numerous other professional athletes and consulted a litany of professional sports franchises. He is St. Charles Parish Hospital's Fitness and Wellness expert. Contact him at mackieshilstone.com.


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AIR Awards Process
Each year, AIR recognizes and celebrates individuals who have made extraordinary contributions to the success of the Association and the profession through their leadership, service, and scholarship. The three available awards are outlined below.
Outstanding Service Award
Recognizes a member for professional leadership and exemplary service to AIR, and may be bestowed posthumously.
John Stecklein Distinguished Member
Award Recognizes a member whose professional career has significantly advanced the field of institutional research through extraordinary scholarship, leadership, and service.
Sidney Suslow Scholar Award
Recognizes an individual who, through scholarly work, has made significant contributions to the field of institutional research and advanced understanding of the profession in a meaningful way.
AIR Awards Criteria
Glenn W. James
Lydia Snover
John Stecklein Distinguished Member Award
Richard Voorhees
About the 2019 Awardees
Publication Awards
Charles F. Elton Best Paper Award celebrates the scholarly papers presented at the AIR annual conference (Forum) that are subsequently accepted for publishing in a peer reviewed journal. These papers best exemplify the standards of excellence established by the award's namesake and make significant contributions to the field of IR. The purpose of the award is to promote scholarship and to acknowledge that AIR members make a wide variety of scholarly contributions to the field, ranging from theory to practice.
Have an idea for a new award?
Review the procedures PDF. Proposals must be received by July 1 of a given year to be considered for implementation at the following Forum.


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The S.S. Great Britain splice
Round Table Conference Rope Terminations and Fittings – Bethlehem 2001
ln 1838 when Isambard K. Brunel and Thomas Guppy set about designing the ship which was to become known as the S.S. Great Britain, Brunel seized upon the opportunity for technological advancement. ln addition to the ship being by far the largest designed to that date, she incorporated screw propulsion, and additionally was amongst the first ships to be rigged with iron wire rope. The application of iron wire rope to an innovative project of such magnitude obviously played a highly influential role in the subsequent adoption of wire rope standing rigging for ships all over the world. The original wire rope rigging on the Great Britain was significant not only because of the ship's importance, but also because the wire rope itself was involved in litigation between two fledgling British wire rope manufacturers of the era. This paper discusses the background behind the use of iron wire rigging, and describes the finding and examination of a contemporary splice discovered on a visit to the Great Britain at her current home in Bristol. An investigation has been made into the construction and efficiency of the splice, the results of which are presented here.
Author(s): D. Sayenga, R. Verreet & I.M.L. Ridge


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Prospects for Russian urban habitat development and its adaptation to COVID-19 consequences
Infrastructure-based developmentRegional PoliciesStayHomeEconomyBuilding and construction
Coronavirus: COVID-19 Influence on Fuel and Energy Complex in Russia and Globally
Oil and GasStayHomeEconomyPower generation
Anton Kobyakov
Advisor to the President of the Russian Federation
Alexandra Levitskaya
Adviser to the President of the Russian Federation
Yury Trutnev
Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation and Presidential Plenipotentiary Envoy to the Far Eastern Federal District
Andrei Belousov
First Deputy Prime Minister of the Russian Federation
Alexander Novak
Maksim Reshetnikov
Minister of Economic Development of the Russian Federation
Konstantin Chuychenko
Minister of Justice of the Russian Federation
Jack Young Ma
Founder, Alibaba Group
Alexey Likhachev
Director General, State Atomic Energy Corporation ROSATOM
Battulga Khaltmaagiin
President of Mongolia
Yong Li
Director General, United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)
Pavel Maslovskiy
Chairman of the Board of Directors, Petropavlovsk
Born in Leningrad on December 25, 1956, graduated from the Moscow Aviation Technological Institute, in Metallurgical Engineering. Candidate of Technical Sciences.
Co-founder and President of the Petropavlovsk Group.
1994: founded the first venture of the future Petropavlovsk metallurgical group, called Pokrovsky Rudnik in the Amur Region.
2011 to 2014: represented the Amur Region on the Federation Council of the Russian Federation and was a member of the Committee for Agrarian and Food Policy and Environmental Management.
October 2014: after leaving the post of Federation Council member, he was reappointed President of the Petropavlovsk Group.


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A shrinking fraction of the world's major crops goes to feed the hungry – commentary
Deepak Ray
Harvesting soybeans in Mato Grosso, Brazil. Brazil exports soybeans and uses them domestically to make animal feed and biodiesel. (Paulo Fridman | Corbis via Getty Images)
Rising competition for many of the world's important crops is sending increasing amounts toward uses other than directly feeding people. These competing uses include making biofuels; converting crops into processing ingredients, such as livestock meal, hydrogenated oils, and starches; and selling them on global markets to countries that can afford to pay for them.
In a newly published study, my co-authors and I estimate that in 2030, only 29 percent of the global harvests of 10 major crops may be directly consumed as food in the countries where they were produced, down from about 51 percent in the 1960s. We also project that, because of this trend, the world is unlikely to achieve a top sustainable development goal: ending hunger by 2030.
Another 16 percent of harvests of these crops in 2030 will be used as feed for livestock, along with significant portions of the crops that go to processing. This ultimately produces eggs, meat, and milk – products that typically are eaten by middle- and upper-income people, rather than those who are undernourished. Diets in poor countries rely on staple foods like rice, corn, bread, and vegetable oils.
The crops that we studied – barley, cassava, maize (corn), oil palm, rapeseed (canola), rice, sorghum, soybean, sugar cane, and wheat – together account for more than 80 percent of all calories from harvested crops. Our study shows that calorie production in these crops increased by more than 200 percent between the 1960s and the 2010s.
Today, however, harvests of crops for processing, exports, and industrial uses are booming. By 2030, we estimate that processing, export and industrial-use crops will likely account for 50 percent of harvested calories worldwide. When we add the calories locked in crops used as animal feed, we calculate that by 2030, roughly 70 percent of all harvested calories of these top 10 crops will go to uses other than directly feeding hungry people.
These two maps show how the use of 10 major food crops changed from the 1960s to the 2010s. In areas that change from blue and green to red and purple, crops increasingly are used for food processing, export, and industrial uses (labeled 'other'). One hectare equals about 2.5 acres. (Ray et al., 2022, CC BY-ND)
Serving the affluent, not the poor
These profound changes show how and where agriculture and agribusiness are responding to the growth of the global middle class. As incomes rise, people demand more animal products and convenient processed foods. They also use more industrial products that contain plant-based ingredients, such as biofuels, bioplastics, and pharmaceuticals.
Many crops grown for export, processing, and industrial uses are specially bred varieties of the 10 major crops that we analyzed. For example, only about 1 percent of corn grown is the U.S. is sweet corn, the type that people eat fresh, frozen, or canned. The rest is mostly field corn, which is used to make biofuels, animal feed, and food additives.
Crops grown for these uses produce more calories per unit of land than those harvested for direct food use, and that gap is widening. In our study we calculated that industrial-use crops already yield twice as many calories as those harvested for direct food consumption, and their yield is increasing 2.5 times faster.
The amount of protein per unit of land from processing crops is twice that of food crops, and is increasing at 1.8 times the rate of food crops. Crops harvested for direct food consumption have had the lowest yields across all metrics of measurement and lowest rates of improvement.
Grow more foods that feed the hungry
What does this mean for reducing hunger? We estimate that by 2030, the world will be harvesting enough calories to feed its projected population – but it won't be using most of those crops for direct food consumption.
According to our analysis, 48 countries will not produce enough calories within their borders to feed their populations. Most of these countries are in sub-Saharan Africa, but they also include Asian nations such as Afghanistan and Pakistan, and Caribbean countries such as Haiti.
Scientists and agricultural experts have worked to increase the productivity of food crops in countries where many people are undernourished, but the gains so far have not been enough. There may be ways to persuade wealthier nations to raise more food crops and divert that extra output to undernourished countries, but this would be a short-term solution.
My colleagues and I believe the broader goal should be raising more crops in food-insecure countries that are used directly as food, and increasing their yields. Ending poverty, the U.N.'s top sustainable development goal, will also enable countries that can't produce enough food to meet their domestic needs to import it from other suppliers. Without more focus on the needs of the world's undernourished people, eliminating hunger will remain a distant goal.
by Deepak Ray, New Hampshire Bulletin
Deepak Ray is a senior scientist at the University of Minnesota.
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MONGOLIA: The church celebrates its 25th anniversary
Agenzia Fides
"This year marks a historic step for the Catholic Church in Mongolia and the Apostolic Prefecture of Ulaanbaatar. In fact, we celebrate a double anniversary: the 25th anniversary of the diplomatic relations between the Holy See and the Republic of Mongolia; and the 25th anniversary of the Catholic Church's presence, with the renewed start of the mission in a country which has just gotten out of the socialist system," said Bishop Wenceslao Padilla (in photo) , Apostolic Prefect in Mongolia.
"With over 1,300 Mongolians baptized and a native priest, there is reason to rejoice here," says missionary Prosper Mbumba of the Congregation of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
There are currently more than 50 missionaries and religious from 14 countries around the world who "offer their lives in Mongolia, faithful to their vocation to nurture a deep relationship with God and to devote themselves to others," recalls Fr. Mbumba.
ZIMBABWE: Violent police crackdown
Zimbabwe's Human Rights Commission (ZHRC) has accused police of brutality and violating the rights of protesters during anti-government demonstrations.
AFRICA: Bishop escapes death after saving muslims
The Catholic bishop of Bangassou, the Spanish Comboni missionary Juan José Aguirre Muñoz [in the picture], helped to intervene to allow a thousand Muslim faithful who had fled to the local mosque in…
SOUTH SUDAN: Pope Francis Wishes To Visit The Country
Pope Francis and the Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby intend to travel together to South Sudan, if the situation on the ground makes it possible.


Little Big Town will be showing off their American pride this Fourth of July: The country quartet will join the Boston Pops for their Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular.
The Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular, now in its 43rd year, annually brings together popular musicians and the accomplished orchestra for a performance at the Hatch Shell, located on the Charles River Esplanade in Boston, Mass. This year, along with LBT, Demi Lovato and Nick Jonas will also be performing at the event, which will be broadcast live on CBS beginning at 9PM on July 4.
Little Big Town recently released a new album, Wanderlust. The project features eight songs and was produced by Pharrell Williams; the band secretly started working with the rapper-slash-producer in Nashville in January.
Wanderlust is available for download via iTunes.
While Little Big Town are rocking out in Boston, Kenny Chesney will be celebrating America in New York City, as part of the Macy's Fourth of July Fireworks Spectacular.


My last local wedding of 2017! I've known this girl for years! She is the one responsible for my amazing various hair colors. =) So thankful that for one day, it did not rain. We just had to brave the cold. But we had hand warmers, and make good use of our time to keep everyone from becoming icicles. Autumn's entire wedding took place at the Westin in Wheeling. A mere 5min from my home. They have an amazing little pond for photos that leads into a forest preserve. Perfect! Here is a brief sampling from their gorgeous wedding day.


"Today's report from Estyn is the latest in a long line of reports showing that the Welsh Government's approach is failing Wales' children.
"Why is it that pupils in half of Wales' secondary schools and 40% of primary schools have weak numeracy skills?
"It is a great shame that after all this time the Welsh Labour Government is still insisting that restructuring is the best way forward to improve children's basic education.
"The real debate needs to be about standards not structures. The Welsh Government needs to set out what will be done for those children who will have already lost out before any long term plans to deal with the literacy and numeracy deficit come to fruition.
"Thirteen years of Welsh Labour in charge of education in Wales hasn't added up to much."


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Paying tribute to the visionary businessmen that started all. Introducing Cinco Décadas Fundador: the smoke to rise to the occasion
In 2018, Joya de Nicaragua celebrated its 50th anniversary by sharing with consumers around the world the best cigar that has ever come out of its factory: Cinco Décadas. From the very first day the company's strength has lied in its people, who have always been committed to achieving the highest levels of excellence. Today we pay tribute to the visionaries that ignited the Nicaraguan cigar industry, Juan Francisco Bermejo and Simón Camacho. Now, the finest blend of Cinco Decades honors their lofty standard, therefore we named it Fundador.
"When we conceived the concept of the brand, we decided that every year until the next big anniversary, we would nationally release a size that would pay tribute to key characters that shaped the story of our company, and thus, today we commemorate the vision of two immigrant businessmen that transformed our country" said Dr. Alejandro Martinez Cuenca, Chairman and Owner of Joya de Nicaragua.
Cinco Décadas, with a perfect construction, is a cigar of unparalleled elegance. Made exclusively with our prime extra-vintage leaves taken from our most exclusive collection of tobaccos, it carries an immaculate balance accompanied by a luxurious complexity of sweet and spicy flavors. Its silky-smooth smoke delivers a rich and fulfilling experience.
"This stunning cigar comes in a 6 x 54 soft pressed format that will captivate you the moment you light it" extolled Dr. Martínez Cuenca. This Gran Toro comes in a 10ct box with an MSRP of $20 per stick, and will only be available at selected retailers around the world. In the United States it is a DDRP Exclusive product, that will be shipping as of July 2019.
Cinco Décadas Fundador will be showcased this June at the 87th IPCPR Convention and Trade Show in Las Vegas for all US retailers, and at Intertabac in Dortmund in September. We invite all to rise to the occasion and pay tribute to those who made it possible for us to enjoy Nicaraguan cigars around the world, and to already expect next year's commemoration to other protagonists of the story of The Most Nicaraguan Cigar.
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Home » News » Facebook is accused of failing to halt the trade of counterfeit goods online…
Facebook is accused of failing to halt the trade of counterfeit goods online…
There has been coverage in the press recently about the biggest investigation in Britain into fake goods on social media which identified tens of thousands of listings for counterfeit products on Facebook, including potentially dangerous items.
SnapDragon works with Facebook on behalf of the brands we are defending online and while we empathise entirely with the many frustrations of those outlined in the investigation, we do find that directly reported links are removed efficiently, often within a few hours and would thus encourage brand owners to be tenacious and persistent – just like us!
However it is still worth highlighting so that consumers are aware that according to investigators from Britain's National Trading Standards, the social media giant has been accused of not doing enough to remove promotions and posts on the sale of counterfeit items such as designer clothes and electrical goods.
The investigation found Facebook did not remove the posts even after receiving an official warning and investigators have urged the US firm to do more to stem the flow of counterfeit goods available for purchase.
The European Commission has also previously warned social media companies they could face hefty fines if they do not step up their efforts to tackle the sale of fake items online.
While Facebook has cracked down on advertisements for fake goods, its Marketplace allows users to list and trade items without charge and the platform has proved to be a fertile ground for scammers.
"They do make money from this and are not doing enough to take down these products," Mike Andrews, from the National Trading Standards eCrime team, was quoted as saying by The Sunday Times.
"We have tried and tried, but at the moment they often do not properly respond to the requests to take down the products. It's unsatisfactory."
HMRC, police forces and trading standards are all involved in Operation Jasper, the ongoing investigation into the sale of fake goods online, which has so far led to over 12,000 Facebook listings being taken down since 2015.
Earlier this year, a report by the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development showed imports of fake items in Britain were worth a combined £9.4bn, meaning counterfeit goods amount to approximately 4% of the UK's total imports.
According to the Intellectual Property Office, Facebook is now "a favourite for counterfeit sellers", having surpassed the likes of Amazon and eBay to claim the unwanted accolade, after both online marketplaces have cracked down on the sale of fake goods on their websites.
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Tethys Petroleum Limited: Kazakh Exploration Well Flows Over 6,800 Barrels of Oil per Day
BOZOI, KAZAKHSTAN, Feb 07, 2010 (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Tethys Petroleum Limited ("Tethys" or the "Company") (TSX: TPL) today announced the initial results of testing on the upper zone of the AKD01 oil discovery in Kazakhstan. The upper zone flowed oil at a restricted rate of over 5,400 barrels per day. Combined with the recent testing on the lower zone the AKD01 well has now flowed oil at a combined rate in excess of 6,800 barrels per day.
"The test results on the upper zone of AKD01 show tremendous potential." commented Dr. David Robson, CEO of Tethys. "Together with the positive results on the testing of the lower zone combined production rates are extremely encouraging and this discovery marks a significant step forward in the Company's development. We believe this is the first oil discovery in this part of Kazakhstan and these results open up an area of substantial potential in our Akkulka and Kul-Bas blocks where we have further attractive prospects.
Reservoir quality in the upper zone appears very good as does the quality of the produced oil which bodes well for the development of this discovery, as well as the relatively shallow depth of the producing zones. With bigger production tubing and more surface storage it is likely that significantly higher flow rates could be achieved. It is still too early to assess the full potential of this exploration oil discovery but the initial results are very promising and we look forward to an exciting appraisal program and ultimately the development of this discovery."
Well AKD01 encountered two oil-bearing zones, the lower zone being a Jurassic dolomite sequence at approximately 2,355 metres (7,726 feet) and an upper, Cretaceous sandstone, zone at approximately 2,174 metres (7,133 feet).
The upper zone, which has just been tested, has interpreted net pay of 9 metres (29 feet) with a porosity of 23%. 8 metres (26 feet) were perforated and a maximum flow rate equivalent to 5,436 barrels of oil per day ("bopd") was achieved on a 12 mm (30/64") choke with a flowing tubing head pressure of 15.7 atmospheres (230 psig) and with the well still appearing to be cleaning up. The oil is a 37 degree API light crude which appears to have low viscosity, low paraffin content and a low pour point. The gas-oil ratio is estimated at approximately 331 cubic feet of gas per barrel of oil. No water was observed with the oil and no oil-water contact is interpreted in the sand. The maximum flow rate appears to have been mechanically restricted by the tubing or other downhole equipment and if these restrictions were to be removed then a higher production rate should be possible. Limited storage on site also restricted rate of oil production and the length of the flow period. No depletion was observed on test and surface pressure buildup data suggests good productivity.
Testing of the lower dolomite reservoir zone was carried out in December 2009 and January 2010 and flowed (after acidisation) at rates of up to 2,803 barrels of fluid per day on a 24 mm (60/64") choke with 1,373 bopd and with a flowing tubing head pressure of 14.2 atmospheres (209 psig). The oil was a 45 degree API light crude oil and test data indicated that the reservoir has good permeability and is laterally extensive. The total thickness of the zone has been interpreted as being approximately 25 metres (82 feet) with a possible oil-water contact roughly half way through the sequence. It appears that this deeper water zone was the source of the water produced on test, this being channelled behind the casing following the acidisation. The lower zone was sealed off with a bridge plug prior to the testing of the upper zone.
Current mapping indicates that the AKD01 well is in a downdip location on the prospect (named "Doris") with approximately 56 metres (184 feet) of elevation updip of the well, potentially bringing all of the lower reservoir into the oil zone. The prospect covers a most likely area of roughly 60 km2 (14,826 acres), with some possible downdip upside potential in the upper reservoir zone. The 180 metre (590 feet) vertical separation between these two reservoirs and the different oil gravities suggests that they may not have a common oil-water contact but should be able to be developed simultaneously with a dual completion. The combined flow rate of these two tests in this well was over 8,200 barrels of fluid per day.
The Company's plans for the appraisal of the Doris prospect (which are still being firmed up) include appraisal drilling and further seismic surveys. Four further similar prospects have been mapped in the Akkulka and Kul-Bas block near to Doris and the results of the AKD01 well significantly improve the exploration potential of these prospects.
The well is situated in a desert location some distance from existing infrastructure and currently with limited storage capacity for oil. A limited trucking operation has already commenced with oil being sold to local traders who collect the untreated oil from the site for use in the local market. Further production testing on AKD01 is planned which will give a better understanding of the well's potential and will assist in development planning.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" which may include, but is not limited to, statements with respect to our operations. Such forward-looking statements reflect our current views with respect to future events and are subject to certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including the risks relating to regulatory approvals and of sufficiency of the proceeds for the purposes contemplated. See the description of risks and uncertainties and underlying factors and assumptions relevant to the offering and "forward looking information" contained herein and to the Company's business, including its exploration and development activities, contained in the Annual Information Form dated March 31, 2009 (which are incorporated herein by reference). The "forward looking statements" contained herein speak only as of the date of this press release and, unless required by applicable law, the Company undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise such information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The information presented in this press release on the testing of the AKD01 well is based on initial data and observations and measurements at the wellsite as well as preliminary analysis. In addition the length of flow periods were restricted due to physical limitations with respect to oil storage at the site.
Contacts: Tethys Petroleum Limited Sabin Rossi Vice President Investor Relations +1 416 572 2065 +1 416 572 2201 (FAX) info@tethyspetroleum.com www.tethyspetroleum.com In Kazakhstan PG Communications Ardak Akanov, Managing Director +7 (727) 272 8867, +7 (727) 272 8237 +7 (727) 272 7745 development@pressclub.kz In Asia-Pacific Quam IR Anita Wan Associate Director + (852) 2217-2999 anita.wan@quamgroup.com
mailto:info@tethyspetroleum.com http://www.tethyspetroleum.com mailto:development@pressclub.kz mailto:anita.wan@quamgroup.com


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By Mark Michelson
February 2019 will serve as a sad, final footnote for a longtime Philadelphia-based newspaper and publication web offset printer. The equipment and other assets of Bartash Printing, which closed its doors on Nov. 30 after a 66-year run, are slated to be auctioned off online. When the news of Bartash closure first broke, I wrote an extensive article about what likely led to the company's demise, which can be accessed by clicking here.
The Bartash auction is being conducted by The Branford Group. According to its website, bidding will begin Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, at 8 a.m. EST. There will also be a one-day preview and open inspection on Feb. 4 from 9 a.m- 4 p.m. at the printer's former 100,000-sq.-ft. location at 5400 Grays Avenue in Southwest Philadelphia. In addition, the auction house indicated that it will entertain pre-auction offers on the major equipment.
A wide range of items are up for sale, including five Tensor T-1400 coldset web offset presses ranging up to four units, an eight-color Didde web and a five-color Goss Comunity web press. Among the bindery equipment are three Muller Martini saddle stitchers, two six-station and one eight-station model. Also offered are several 44˝ HP DesignJet wide-format printers, including a 2016-era T7200 printer, as well as two Creo platesetters, and much more.
Bartash closed on Nov. 30, laying off 163 employees. There were some rumors emanating that Richard Mager, chief restructuring officer, was trying to salvage the company as a scaled-back operation but, given the upcoming auction, his attempts were unsuccessful.
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Mark Michelson is the Editor-in-Chief of Printing Impressions. Serving in this role since 1985, Michelson is an award-winning journalist and member of several industry honor societies. Reader feedback is always encouraged. Email mmichelson@napco.com
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