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Chapter 12 - Personalized psychiatry with human iPSCs and neuronal reprogramming
Bardy, C., Greenberg, Z., Perry, S. W. & Licinio, J., 25 Oct 2019, Personalized Psychiatry. Baune, B. T. (ed.). San Diego: Academic Press, p. 127-146 20 p.
Single Cell Fluorescence Ratio Image Analysis for Studying ESCRT Function in Receptor Trafficking
Kazan, J. M., Lukacs, G. L., Apaja, P. & Pause, A., 1 Jan 2019, Methods in Molecular Biology. Humana Press Inc., p. 93-103 11 p. (Methods in Molecular Biology; vol. 1998)(Springer Protocols).
Treating Depression in the Era of Precision Medicine: Challenges and Perspectives
Musker, M. & Wong, M-L., 2019, Neurobiology of Depression. Elsevier, p. 265-275 11 p. (Neurobiology of Depression).
Chapter 23 - Inflammation Genetics of Depression
Musker, M., Licinio, J. & Wong, M-L., 1 Jun 2018, Inflammation and Immunity in Depression: Basic Science and Clinical Applications. Baune, B. T. (ed.). Australian Academic Press, p. 411-425 15 p.
Evaluation of disease lesions in the developing canine MPS IIIA brain
Winner, L. K., Marshall, N. R., Jolly, R. D., Trim, P. J., Duplock, S. K., Snel, M. F. & Hemsley, K. M., 20 Jun 2018, JIMD Reports. Springer, p. 91-101 11 p. (JIMD Reports; vol. 43).
Extrinsic Sensory Afferent Nerves Innervating the Gastrointestinal Tract in Health and Disease
Harrington, A. M., Castro, J., Erickson, A., Grundy, L. & Brierley, S. M., 28 Mar 2018, Physiology of the Gastrointestinal Tract: Sixth Edition. 6th Edition ed. Elsevier Inc., Vol. 1-2. p. 387-418 32 p.
Gastrointestinal mechanosensory function in health and disease
Page, A. & Li, H., 23 Aug 2018, Mechanobiology in Health and Disease. 1 ed. United States: Academic Press Inc., p. 377-414
Maximising the Opportunity for Healthy Ageing: Online Mental Health Measurement and Targeted Interventions
Iasiello, M., Bartholomaeus, J., Jarden, A. & Van Agteren, J., Feb 2018, Studies in Health Technology and Informatics. IOS Press, Vol. 246.
Measurement of the CRAC Channel Fast Ca 2+ -Dependent Inactivation (FCDI)
Rychkov, G., 1 Jan 2018, Methods in Molecular Biology. Humana Press Inc., p. 167-173 7 p. (Methods in Molecular Biology; vol. 1843).
Sinus Node Abnormalities
Lau, D. H., Mahajan, R., Kalman, J. M. & Sanders, P., 1 Jan 2018, Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside: Seventh Edition. Elsevier, p. 674-680 7 p.
Typical and Atypical Atrial Flutter: Mapping and Ablation
Nalliah, C. J., Kumar, S., Sanders, P. & Kalman, J. M., 1 Jan 2018, Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside: Seventh Edition. Elsevier, p. 713-723 11 p.
Electrophysiological methods for recording CRAC and TRPV5/6 channels
Kozak, J. A. & Rychkov, G., 1 Jan 2017, Calcium Entry Channels in Non-Excitable Cells. CRC Press, p. 1-23 23 p.
Metabolic disorders and cancer: Hepatocyte store-operated Ca2+ channels in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Ali, E. S., Rychkov, G. & Barritt, G. J., 1 Jan 2017, Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Springer New York LLC, p. 595-621 27 p. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology; vol. 993).
Momentum in the state of well-being: A south Australian story
Kelly, G., 16 Jun 2017, Future Directions in Well-Being: Education, Organizations and Policy. Springer International Publishing, p. 181-186 6 p.
Berryman, C., Catley, M. & Moseley, L., 27 Jun 2017, The Routledge Handbook of Philosophy of Pain. Taylor and Francis, p. 388-399 12 p.
Rivaroxaban with or without Aspirin in Stable Cardiovascular Disease
Eikelboom, J. W., Connolly, S. J., Bosch, J., Dagenais, G. R., Hart, R. G., Shestakovska, O., Diaz, R., Alings, M., Lonn, E. M., Anand, S. S., Widimsky, P., Hori, M., Avezum, A., Piegas, L. S., Branch, K. R. H., Probstfield, J., Bhatt, D. L., Zhu, J., Liang, Y., Maggioni, A. P. & 30 othersLopez-Jaramillo, P., O'Donnell, M., Kakkar, A., Fox, K. A. A., Parkhomenko, A. N., Ertl, G., Störk, S., Keltai, M., Ryden, L., Pogosova, N., Dans, A. L., Lanas, F., Commerford, P. J., Torp-Pedersen, C., Guzik, T. J., Verhamme, P. B., Vinereanu, D., Kim, J-H., Tonkin, A. M., Lewis, B. S., Felix, C., Yusoff, K., Steg, P. G., Metsarinne, K. P., Cook Bruns, N., Misselwitz, F., Chen, E., Leong, D., Yusuf, S. & Selvanayagam, J., 27 Aug 2017, New England Journal of Medicine. p. NEJMoa1709118 (New England Journal of Medicine).
Rodent whole-body sectioning and MALDI mass spectrometry imaging
Trim, P. J., 2017, Methods in Molecular Biology. Humana Press Inc., Vol. 1618. p. 175-189 15 p. (Methods in Molecular Biology; vol. 1618).
Wellbeing and recovery: A possible future
Oades, L. G., Slade, M. & Jarden, A., 1 Feb 2017, Wellbeing, Recovery and Mental Health. Cambridge University Press, p. 324-332 9 p.
Wellbeing and recovery in the emergency services: How do we care for those who care for us?
Hamling, K. & Jarden, A., 1 Feb 2017, Wellbeing, Recovery and Mental Health. Cambridge University Press, p. 157-168 12 p.
Wellbeing policy: An overview
Weijers, D. & Jarden, A., 1 Feb 2017, Wellbeing, Recovery and Mental Health. Cambridge University Press, p. 35-45 11 p.
Wellbeing policy in Australia and New Zealand
Jarden, R., Jarden, A. & Oades, L. G., 1 Feb 2017, Wellbeing, Recovery and Mental Health. Cambridge University Press, p. 207-214 8 p.
Why wellbeing and recovery?
Slade, M., Oades, L. G. & Jarden, A., 1 Feb 2017, Wellbeing, Recovery and Mental Health. Cambridge University Press, p. 1-6 6 p.
Altered ion channel/receptor expression and function in extrinsic sensory neurons: The cause of and solution to chronic visceral pain?
Brierley, S., 1 Jan 2016, Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology. Springer New York LLC, p. 75-90 16 p. (Advances in Experimental Medicine and Biology; vol. 891).
Continual low-dose infusion of sulfamidase is superior to intermittent high-dose delivery in ameliorating neuropathology in the MPS IIIA mouse brain
Beard, H., Hassiotis, S., Luck, A. J., Rozaklis, T., Hopwood, J. & Hemsley, K., 1 Jan 2016, JIMD Reports. Springer, p. 59-68 10 p. (JIMD Reports; vol. 29).
Prenatal Diagnosis of the Mucopolysaccharidoses and Postnatal Enzyme Replacement Therapy
Hopwood, J. J., 1 Jan 2016, Genetic Disorders and the Fetus: Diagnosis, Prevention and Treatment: Seventh Edition. wiley, p. 857-876 20 p.
SOM clustering and modelling of Australian railway drivers' sleep, wake, duty profiles
Hudson, I. L., Leemaqz, S. Y., Kim, S., Darwent, D., Roach, G. & Dawson, D., 1 Feb 2016, Studies in Computational Intelligence. Springer Verlag, p. 235-279 45 p. (Studies in Computational Intelligence; vol. 628).
How to select target sites in electrogram-guided ablationoptions, techniques, and results
Ganesan, A. N., Lau, D. H. & Sanders, P., 5 Dec 2015, Practical Guide to Catheter Ablation of Atrial Fibrillation: Second Edition. Wiley Blackwell, p. 191-205 15 p.
Leptin therapy in people with congenital leptin deficiency
Paz-Filho, G. & Licinio, J., 1 Jan 2015, Leptin: Regulation and Clinical Applications. Springer International Publishing, p. 203-214 12 p.
Statins and CETP inhibitors: Anacetrapib and evacetrapib: The last hope?
Nicholls, S. J., 1 Jan 2015, Combination Therapy In Dyslipidemia. Springer International Publishing, p. 65-71 7 p.
Translational research in endocrinology and neuroimmunology applied to depression
Wong, M. L., Lewis, M. & Licinio, J., 1 Jan 2015, Biomedical Chemistry: Current Trends and Developments. De Gruyter, p. 119-131 13 p.
Use of Nanotechnology in Pregnancy
Vidanapathirana, A., 24 Jan 2015, Encyclopedia of Nanotechnology. Bhushan, B. (ed.). Springer Netherlands, p. 4317-4324 9 p. 100902-1
Optimal macronutrient content of the diet for adolescents with pre-diabetes: RESIST a randomized control trial
Garnett, S. P., Gow, M., Ho, M., Baur, L. A., Noakes, M., Woodhead, H. J., Broderick, C. R., Burrell, S., Chisholm, K., Halim, J., De, S., Steinbeck, K., Srinivasan, S., Ambler, G. R., Kohn, M. R. & Cowell, C. T., 1 Jan 2014, Nutrition and Growth: Yearbook 2014. S. Karger AG, p. 15-16 2 p. (World Review of Nutrition and Dietetics; vol. 109).
Rice Intake, Weight Change and Metabolic Syndrome
Shi, Z., Taylor, A. W. & Wittert, G. A., 1 Jan 2014, Wheat and Rice in Disease Prevention and Health. Elsevier Inc., p. 323-331 9 p.
Sanders, P., Lau, D. H. & Kalman, J. M., 1 Jan 2014, Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside: Sixth Edition. Elsevier Inc., p. 691-697 7 p.
Kumar, S., Sanders, P. & Kalman, J. M., 1 Jan 2014, Cardiac Electrophysiology: From Cell to Bedside: Sixth Edition. Elsevier Inc., p. 723-737 15 p.
Vascular Imaging
Uno, K., Andrews, J. & Nicholls, S. J., 21 Mar 2014, Managing Cardiovascular Complications in Diabetes. wiley, p. 87-115 29 p.
Ventricular tachyarrhythmia in structurally normal hearts: Causes, mechanisms, manifestations and treatment options
Pathak, R. K., Roberts-Thomson, K. & McGavigan, A. D., 1 Oct 2014, Tachycardia: Risk Factors, Causes and Treatment Options. Nova Science Publishers, Inc., p. 243-264 22 p.
Adipokines: Soluble factors from adipose tissue implicated in cancer
Paz-Filho, G., Mishra, A. K. & Licinio, J., 1 Apr 2013, Adipose tissue and cancer. Springer New York, p. 71-97 27 p.
Neonatal bone marrow transplantation in MPS IIIA Mice
Lau, A. A., Shamsani, N. J., Winner, L. K., Hassiotis, S., King, B. M., Hopwood, J. J. & Hemsley, K. M., 1 Jan 2013, JIMD Reports. Springer, p. 121-132 12 p. (JIMD Reports; vol. 8).
Stories from Consumers, Carers and Clinicians: Mike's Story
Musker, M., 2013, Stories in Mental Health: Reflection Inquiry Action. Nizette, D., McAllister, M. & Marks, P. (eds.). Elsevier
Contact and Noncontact Electroanatomical Mapping
Sanders, P., Namboodiri, N. & Brooks, A. G., 1 Jan 2012, Cardiac Imaging in Electrophysiology. Springer-Verlag London Ltd, p. 161-179 19 p.
Evaluation of mTOR-regulated mRNA translation
Iadevaia, V., Wang, X., Yao, Z., Foster, L. J. & Proud, C. G., 2 Jan 2012, mTOR: Methods and Protocols. Weichhart, T. (ed.). p. 171-185 15 p. (Methods in Molecular Biology; vol. 821).
Experimental colitis models
Hughes, P. A., Brierley, S. M., Castro, J., Harrington, A. M. & Blackshaw, L. A., 19 Nov 2012, TRP Channels in Drug Discovery: Volume II. Szallasi, A. & Biro, T. (eds.). p. 379-390 12 p. (Methods in Pharmacology and Toxicology).
Immunolocalization of NLRP3 Inflammasome in Normal Murine Airway Epithelium and Changes following Induction of Ovalbumin-Induced Airway Inflammation
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Innervation of the Gastrointestinal Tract by Spinal and Vagal Afferent Nerves
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Noninvasive imaging in acute coronary syndromes
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Registration, atlases and cortical flattening
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Endpoints of Catheter Ablation for Atrial Fibrillation
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Cardiovascular Magnetic Resonance: Basic Principles, Methods, and Techniques
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Climatic influences on the flowering phenology of four eucalypts: A GAMLSS approach
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WEIGHT LIMIT: 260 pounds. If you exceed this weight, please give us a call.
BOAT TYPE: We raft the river in 18′ inflatable rafts that hold 4 passengers and a guide. The guide rows the raft with a long pair of oars.
This trip gives the full canyon experience with the glories of Marble Canyon, the mysteries of the Inner Gorge, terrific side hikes and Indian ruins, crystalline creeks and waterfalls, cactus gardens and whitewater galore. For nearly three hundred miles, the river has cut a chasm over a mile deep through a rainbow of ancient rock. Nowhere on earth is there a more complete or dramatic geologic storybook. We spend the last night in the Lower Granite Gorge before a jet boat takes us past the Grand Wash Cliffs to our final destination of Lake Mead.
We'll meet at 7:00 PM at the DoubleTree Hotel in Flagstaff for a pre-trip meeting. This is an opportunity to meet your fellow travelers and guides and ask any last-minute questions. Your guides will give you a thorough trip orientation and pass out your waterproof river bags so you can pack your belongings that evening.
Your Trip Begins. . .
At 7:00 AM you'll board our van at the DoubleTree Hotel. By this time your waterproof bags should be packed, luggage stored, cars parked, breakfast eaten and room keys turned in. Our van will drive you to Lees Ferry (2½-hour drive) where we'll load the rafts, give a river safety talk and fit you with a personal flotation device (PFD) before putting on the river. Our apprehensions are quickly converted to exhilaration as we splash through Badger & Soap Creek Rapids. The desert's warmth quickly dries us again before we reach camp. After a delicious dinner we stretch out in our sleeping bags to drift off to sleep under a starry sky.
The Adventure Continues. . .
The vibrant colored walls of Marble Canyon tower overhead as we continue our float past the fern-fringed springs of Vasey's Paradise for a stop at Redwall Cavern. This vast, half-circular chamber carved out by the river, offers a cool recess to rest. A few miles downriver we scramble over short, steep rock formations into Nautiloid Canyon where we find a unique display of fossils exposed in the smooth rock canyon floor.
Relaxed drifting occupies much of the day interspersed by a few good rapids. A stop at Nankoweap Canyon gives us an opportunity to climb to the Ancestral Puebloan granaries that rest high on the cliff overlooking the Colorado River for a spectacular view of the river and vibrant canyon hues below. If we are lucky, the Little Colorado will be flowing with opaque turquoise (instead of muddy brown) water, which will invite us to stop for a swim.
Sensational rides and dramatic pictures are produced in Granite, Hermit and the rapids of the "Jewels" – Crystal, Sapphire, Turquoise, Ruby and Serpentine. We camp after a refreshing swim in the pools and waterfall at Shinumo Creek.
Those with sharp eyes and quick cameras may be rewarded with shots of desert bighorn sheep in this portion of the Canyon. The emerald paradise of Elves Chasm, with its chain of linked pools and waterfalls, invites us to explore and swim. A sand and gravel floor serpentines through the cool narrow slot of Blacktail Canyon. Here we have an up close look at the Great Unconformity where ancient erosion removed millions of years of rock to create a gap in the Canyon's geologic record.
Fluted walls of jet black schist enclose us for a few miles before Bedrock and Dubendorf rapids. We drift lazily through Granite Narrows (a mere 75' wide!) and soon come to Deer Creek Falls, a 125' cascade that tumbles almost directly into the river. A hike above the falls brings us to an oasis with a huge open patio. En route we discover handprints on the side canyon walls, evidence of those that visited this canyon centuries ago.
We begin our morning gliding through some calmer stretches of river as we marvel at the walls towering overhead. A few quick strokes of the oars pull us into the mouth of Matkatamiba Canyon. We venture up the narrow limestone slot canyon into an overhanging amphitheater. Wading through the warm waters we explore the beautifully carved channel and relax in the coolness of its grotto. Back on the river we conquer Upset Rapid and then stop to camp for the night.
Before sunrise we snack on yogurt and granola while packing sandwiches, fruit and candy for our lunches. An early start gives us a long day to enjoy the blue-green pools and numerous waterfalls of Havasu Canyon. Some linger all day at the pools near the river while others hike to see the falls several miles away. (A day pack or fanny pack are a "must" on this day.) After dinner the evening stars pale as our guides tell us tales (some real, some perhaps only "tall") of the Colorado's most legendary stretch of whitewater, Lava Falls. Tomorrow comes our turn in this fabled rapid.
Pulling our rafts to shore, we follow a short, steep trail to scout this whitewater giant. Each raft in turn is swept into the churning, spitting power of the largest rapid in the Grand Canyon, battered by huge waves and flushed into calmer waters. Knuckles still white, we beach below the rapid to laugh at our fears and relive each shudder.
When we reach Whitmore Wash we may do a passenger exchange. Some of our fellow passengers will helicopter out at this point, while others will helicopter in to join us for the last few glorious days on the river. As the canyon opens up we cross into the shattered Hurricane fault zone and then head west.
205, 209 and 217 Mile rapids discount the myth that all the good whitewater occurs above Whitmore Wash. We spend a delightful discovering, splashy, fun-filled rapids.
Our last full day on the river, we slip past Diamond Creek and then enter the lower Granite Gorge. As we make our final camp at, or just above, Separation Rapid, we feel a strange sense of loss ― our adventure is coming to a close. The stars seem extra lovely tonight.
After an early breakfast, we'll load our gear into the jet boat. We'll bid farewell to our guides and then head to Lake Mead (a 1½-hour, 40-mile ride). Arrive at the take-out point on Lake Mead by mid-morning. After equipment is loaded into our vehicles, we'll be driven back to the Double Tree Hotel in Flagstaff, arriving between 3:00 and 4:00 PM.
* Grand Canyon National Park Entrance Fee is refundable if you provide your Adventure Consultant with a copy of your National Park Pass prior to your trip departure.
Sleep Kit: Can be rented for $50 per person. Sleep kits consist of a sleeping bag, deluxe 3-inch thick air-filled sleeping pad, ground tarp, sheet, pillow and pillowcase. Please indicate on your Guest Registration Form whether you want to rent a sleep kit or if you prefer to bring your own.
2-Person Tent: We provide 2 person tents. It is assumed you will share this tent with another person. You can (if you prefer) have a tent to yourself for an additional charge of $35 per tent.
If you enrolled in a Trip Mate policy through OARS on or before December 9, 2018, the policy is still in place and will be administered by Trip Mate through the end date of your scheduled travel with OARS. All information provided in regards to the Trip Mate policy remains relevant. For a complete description of your Trip Mate policy, go online to: http://www.tripmate.com/wpF431S or call Trip Mate at 800-888-7292 (reference Plan # F431S).
☐ Trip Forms: Each participant will need to complete the required trip forms within two weeks of making a booking. Refer to your confirmation e-mail for the link to the online forms. If you prefer to fill out paper forms, please let us know right away. If you are reserving within 90 days of departure, your forms must be completed immediately to ensure we can properly plan for your trip.
☐ Reserve flights, shuttles and lodging: Confirm travel arrangements to and from your departure and return cities. Reserve overnight lodging for the night prior to your trip, if applicable. You may also wish to reserve a room for the night that you return from the river. It is important to make reservations early as rooms may be limited during peak travel periods.
☐ Physical Requirements: Your outdoor adventure will be an active participatory trip. Please inform us of any physical limitations you may have as soon as possible. Make sure you are exercising frequently in the months leading up to your trip.
☐ Final Packet: Approximately 110 days prior to your trip departure, a final packet of information along with an invoice will be sent to you including a mile by mile guide book of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon.
Flagstaff is the meeting and ending point for your Lees Ferry to Lake Mead trip.
The day before your trip we will meet at 7:00 PM at the DoubleTree Hotel in Flagstaff for a pre-trip meeting. Check at the hotel front desk for meeting room information. Your trip leader will provide a thorough trip orientation and pass out your waterproof bags so that you can pack your belongings that evening. The trip leader will also reconfirm the meeting time for the following morning and give you an opportunity to ask any last-minute questions.
American Airlines (800-433-7300) has flights into Flagstaff via Phoenix or Dallas.
United Airlines (800-864-8331) has flights into Flagstaff via Denver.
If you fly into Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport, you can arrange to be met at the airport and transferred by van shuttle to Flagstaff. Passengers are dropped off at the Flagstaff Amtrak Station.
Groome Transportation (928-350-8466): One-way fare is $49 per person.
If you're arriving by car, parking is available at the DoubleTree Hotel in Flagstaff for OARS/Grand Canyon Dories passengers who stay at the DoubleTree Hotel before or after their river trip. OARS cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage to vehicles or their contents.
Greyhound and Amtrak both service Flagstaff. Amtrak arrives each evening from the East and every morning from the West.
On the final day of your river adventure, you will be returned to the DoubleTree Hotel in Flagstaff. You should arrive back by approximately 3:00-4:00 PM.
We recommend that you reserve rooms well in advance at the hotel listed below, in order to guarantee lodging. Pre- and post-trip lodging is not included in the trip cost.
$129/night (single or double occupancy). Prices subject to change without notice.
To make a reservation, call the number above and mention that you are traveling with OARS/Grand Canyon Dories to receive the special rate (reservations open 12 months in advance). The DoubleTree also offers complimentary van transportation from the airport and Amtrak station. Call the hotel upon arrival for pick-up.
On our Grand Canyon trips we use inflatable oar rafts, the most stable of whitewater craft, which are rowed from the center of the boat by your guide. Our rafts carry four passengers and a guide plus gear. We travel in a flotilla with the maximum group size of 16-20 passengers.
There are 47 rapids rated 5 or higher on the Lees Ferry to Lake Mead section. Whitewater in the Canyon is rated on a scale of 1–10 (unlike most western rivers which use the I–VI scale). A "1" is a small riffle, and a "10" is the most difficult rapid still considered runnable. The two most noted of the Colorado's rapids, Crystal and Lava Falls, are both rated a 10. The intensity of all rapids naturally depends on the water level, so readings for low and high water levels may vary slightly.
Based on various circumstances such as water levels and current flow we on occasion find it necessary to have our passengers walk around certain rapids. The decision is made by the trip leader with the first concern being the safety of each passenger and second the ability to run a rapid without damaging the boats. This will give you a great opportunity to take some wonderful photos of the rafts as you watch your guides demonstrate their boating skills. When conditions warrant, you may also be asked by your trip leader to wear a helmet. For your own safety, however, you may feel more comfortable wearing the helmet even more than specifically requested by the trip leader.
Each day varies, but on average you'll spend three to five hours on the boats. The rest of the time is spent hiking and exploring side canyons, eating, or just relaxing in camp. The easiest hikes are no more difficult than negotiating a few yards of beach sand or stepping over a few rocks. Others may go for several miles over a rough trail, climb steeply up a hot hillside, require the use of both hands over awkward boulders and demand caution as you totter on a narrow trail above a steep cliff. Our guides are happy to help novices with hand and footholds and reassurance. Many times their helpfulness enables the timid and inexperienced to get to special places that many other groups pass by. Remember, however, all hikes are optional and you can choose to relax and take in a few tanning rays or read a book instead.
We need to know as soon as possible about any dietary restrictions we must consider in planning your trip. If you have food allergies or restrictions, we will do our best to accommodate your needs. However, there may be a supplemental menu fee, ranging from $5 – $25 per person per day, to cover any increase in our costs.
In camp we provide sodas, water, coffee and tea. We also carry powdered drink mixes such as Gatorade, Gookinaid or similar to mix in your water bottle. National Park Service regulations prevent us from providing alcoholic beverages to our guests. You are welcome to bring a supply of alcoholic beverages in non-breakable containers or you can order them using the alcohol order form which will be sent to you with your final invoice. Please Note: There is no drinking allowed while on the river. Consumption of alcoholic beverages is only allowed while in camp.
Our drinking water comes from the river and is filtered through a purification system we provide. (No iodine is used in the purification process.) We store the purified water in large containers that are accessible in camp, at lunch time and before hikes for filling personal water bottles.
Fishing is an additional activity you can do in camp or when we stop for lunch. The best fishing is on the upper section from Lees Ferry to the confluence of the Little Colorado River where the catch is trout, but you can fish anywhere along the river. The conditions are dependent upon the clarity of the water. You will need to purchase an Arizona state fishing license, which can be purchased online through Arizona Game & Fish at www.azgfd.com. A license can also be purchased in Flagstaff at Wal-Mart. We practice catch and release with artificial lures and flies. You should therefore de-barb your hooks before you leave home. You'll need to bring your own gear and it's best to have a collapsible pole in a case.
We also carry a small container called the "day tripper" that can be easily accessed during the day should the need arise. It is a personal disposable toilet, which includes an odor-proof transport bag, chemical solidifier and odor eliminator, toilet paper and oversized hand wipe.
On popular stretches of wilderness rivers, the common refrain is "dilution is the solution to pollution." We practice this approach by urinating in the river during the day. For use in camp at night we provide pee buckets so that urination can occur in a secluded location and then be dumped into the current where it will be carried downstream.
Bathing is only allowed in the river, but is definitively not allowed in any of the side streams that feed into the river. If you plan to bring soap, we recommend using a liquid biodegradable soap such as Campsuds or Dr. Bronner's (www.drbronner.com), which can be purchased in most stores that have a camping section. Disposable anti-bacterial towelettes (Coleman Swash Cloths, baby wipes, etc.) are good alternatives to submersion in the river and are especially convenient for spring and fall trips.
Good foot care is a must. You should have footwear that is comfortable and well broken-in, but is newer and will not fall apart. Closed-toe shoes are the best protection for hikes. Avoid sunburn and try and keep your feet out of the water. Keep your toenails trimmed. After a day on the river, wash your feet with soap, moisturize and put on clean, dry socks and shoes. Always wear shoes, even in camp. If you experience any foot care problems, ask your guides for assistance.
It's very important to take care of your skin while on your Grand Canyon trip. The combination of sun, sand, water and wind quickly causes extreme dryness, which can then lead to cracked skin. Once your skin cracks it will have a hard time healing until you return home. Hands and feet tend to take the greatest beating and therefore should be given the most attention. When you arrive in camp each afternoon it is a good idea to bathe and moisturize your skin with a heavy-duty moisturizer. Put on clean, dry shoes to give your feet a break from the elements. Some people also like to apply moisturizer to their feet and hands before bedtime and then cover them with socks and/or gloves. Each morning before leaving camp, apply plenty of sunscreen and remember to reapply during the day. By drinking plenty of water and staying well hydrated you can also help prevent your skin from cracking.
*The use of drones is prohibited by the National Park Service in the Grand Canyon.
Flagstaff is about 7000 feet/2,135 m above sea level, therefore you may experience symptoms associated with altitude illness. We recommend the following measures to help prevent altitude illness: arrive ahead of your scheduled departure to allow for acclimatization; drink 3-4 quarts of water every day; make sure about 70% of your calories come from carbs; only use alcohol, tobacco or sleeping aid medications in moderation or not all. Please familiarize yourself with symptoms, treatment and more about altitude illness at the CDC.
In the desert climate of the Grand Canyon, temperatures and weather can fluctuate a great deal throughout the day. It can be clear, dry and hot and in the next moment it can be cool and rainy. These conditions can manifest in any month. There are no absolutes when talking about weather in the canyon. The descriptions and chart below lists average weather conditions, maximum and minimum temperatures and average rainfall. This chart should be used only as a general guide. Packing according to the list will prepare you for all weather conditions.
April: April is less crowded in the canyon and is an excellent time to view cactus in bloom. The days are shorter with a chance of possible storms, but at night you can sit around the campfire (April & October only).
May: A favorite time for people to visit, but also one of the most crowded. The weather is moderate and consistent, but can be windy at times. The water is very often clear from mid to late May.
June: Early June has hot days and mild nights. Temperatures increase with each day into the month. A very busy time to be in the canyon.
July: Very hot with the chance of some early monsoons, which are more prevalent in August. Any and all weather can be experienced at this time. When rain showers do materialize the afternoons are generally cooler.
August: Traditionally this time of year is the monsoon season with clouds building up early in the day, releasing with heavy short bursts in the afternoon, and often clearing by evening. The clouds and showers help lower the extreme temperatures.
September: Moderate temperatures cooling as the month progresses. The days are mild with cool nights. There is less traffic in the canyon since September 15 is the last launch date for motorized trips.
October: Can be very nice, but always presents a possibility of storms. Need to be prepared for changes in weather conditions. Nice temperatures for side hikes and opportunities to sit around the campfires at night (April & October only).
Summer Temperatures (June, July & August): Please note that the average summer temperatures listed can be misleading. These temperatures are recorded in very specific locations and circumstances. In the summer it is not uncommon for the temperature to rise above 110° F. At the same time temperatures can suddenly plummet with increased cloud cover. The advice is to always be prepared with rain gear and clothing that can be layered.
You may want to check one week prior to your trip for an up-to-date forecast. We recommend the National Weather Service web site. The web site provides a current weather forecast along the Colorado River as well as on the rim.
The water levels of the Colorado River through the Grand Canyon are regulated by the release of water from the Glen Canyon Dam. The Colorado generally fluctuates up and down several feet within the day, based on the time of year and demand for electricity. Because the flow is dam regulated, even in a drought year, the water levels are fairly consistent. The temperature of the river is always 48°-55° F.
During the day—Wide-brimmed hats are a good choice for sun protection. Ball caps are also useful since they fit under helmets, which are required in some of the larger rapids.
Each passenger is required to wear a PFD (personal flotation device) while on the boats and in the water. On the first day of the trip you will be issued a PFD that will be yours to wear for the duration of the trip. The guides will make appropriate adjustments to your PFD to ensure a proper fit. (Please note: You must weigh less than 245 pounds and have a chest size smaller than 56" in order to fit into the PFD.) For your added protection, in some of the larger, more challenging rapids, your trip leader will also ask you to wear a helmet. Some passengers may decide to wear it even in some of the smaller rapids.
Synthetic or merino wool long underwear is a must-have on river trips. It can be worn under shorts, rain gear, T-shirts, etc., then stripped off when the chill of the morning has worn off. It keeps you warm even if it's wet (which can happen easily), dries quickly, and it's compact enough to be stuffed into your small waterproof bag or daypack after you take it off. It can be layered under your waterproof rain jacket and pants. In cooler weather a rain jacket and pants work better than a wetsuit, because the jacket and pants can be put on when it's cold, or when you're going through whitewater, then easily taken off when the sun comes out and it's hot. Be aware that cotton items, once wet, do not insulate; only synthetic and wool materials will keep you warm during cool, wet weather.
April, Early May, Late September and October Trips: These are surely some of the most beautiful months in the canyon, but they can also produce some surprisingly chilly times. During the spring and fall the sun is not far enough north in the sky to reach its warming rays down into the bottom of the canyon for as many hours a day as it does in the summer. This means more shady areas, fewer sunny ones. The temperature of the river is the same in August as it is in January, 48°-55°. Therefore, when you are splashed (drenched) going through the rapids and you're in a shady area, you will get very cold unless you are prepared.
Bugs and mosquitos are generally not a problem on this trip, although it's a good idea to come prepared with a small amount of insect repellent just in case.
You can either bring your own sleeping bag, pad and ground tarp, or you can rent our sleep kit. If you are purchasing your own bag for the trip, keep in mind that a medium weight synthetic-fill bag is recommended for April and October.
☐ Extra Dry Skin Cream: Look for creams that have such labeling as healing, therapeutic, salve, for rough cracked skin, etc. Healing foot creams are also a good idea.
At the pre-trip meeting each person will be given two large waterproof bags (approximate sealed size: 20" tall x 14" diameter; 3079 cu in; 50.4 L). One bag will be for your clothing and personal items. The second bag will be for your sleeping gear (sleeping bag, sleeping pad, ground tarp, sheet and pillow). These two bags will essentially be your "checked luggage" and will only be accessible in camp. Tents are stowed separately. Please note: if you rent our sleep kit, it will come already packed in one of the two waterproof bags issued to each passenger. We also provide a small waterproof bag for day use where you can keep items such as raingear, camera, sunscreen, lip balm, etc. (approximate sealed size: 17" tall x 9" diameter; 1081 cu in; 17.7 L). The bags are cylindrical in shape and pack from the top. Your daypack will also be with you during the day. To prevent items from getting wet in your daypack, it is a good idea to first place everything into a plastic bag and then into the daypack. Please pack light; river attire is very casual―comfort, convenience and boat space takes precedence over style. At the end of the trip you will return to Flagstaff with your packed waterproof bags where you will be able to unpack your gear for your return trip home.
Clothing can easily be washed out in the river with biodegradable soap. With the dry, warm climate in the canyon, lightweight clothing generally dries out quickly. Please Note: The color of the river fluctuates from completely clear to very silty. Light colored clothing has the possibility of becoming permanently stained.
We recommend you take on the river only what's absolutely necessary. Keeping gear to a minimum ensures it will fit into the waterproof bags we supply and reduces unnecessary packing and unpacking in camp. If you do have extra luggage you do not wish to take on the river, OARS has arranged a special storage room at the DoubleTree Hotel where passengers may store additional bags. Your trip leader will explain the storage procedure at the pre-departure trip meeting.
Leave your valuables at home. For necessary personal items such as a wallet, credit cards, etc., we recommend putting them in a zip-lock bag at the bottom of your waterproof bag with your clothing.
In reviewing your statement, you'll note your trip cost includes a $1/person/river day donation to the Grand Canyon Fund, an environmental trust fund. Your contribution will be deposited with the foundation, through which grants are distributed to organizations such as the Grand Canyon Trust, Friends of the River, etc. This donation is voluntary and may be subtracted from your trip cost if you choose not to participate in the program. Please notify our office if you choose not to participate.
If you enjoyed your trip, consider donating to The Pam & George Wendt Foundation. This organization is a not-for-profit 501 (c) 3 organization with the express goal of providing opportunities for young people to experience the magic of the outdoors. Visit www.oars.com/oars-foundation/ to learn more about how a tax-deductible donation can change young lives for the better.
A $1000/person deposit is required at the time of reservation for all Grand Canyon trips over five (5) days in length. A second deposit of $500/person is due in our office by November 1 of the year prior to your trip.
For Whitmore Wash to Lake Mead trips a deposit of $500/person is required at the time of reservation. A second deposit of $500/person is due in our office by November 1 of the year prior to your trip.
If you make your reservation after November 1 of the year prior to your trip, the entire $1500 or $1000 deposit is due at the time of reservation.
Statements will be mailed in ample time to remind you of the payment due date.
If you find it necessary to cancel your trip, please notify us as soon as possible. The cancellation fee after you've made your deposit can range from $250 up to the entire trip cost, based upon the number of days prior to your trip that we receive your cancellation notice. We regret we cannot make exceptions for personal emergencies. For this reason, we strongly urge you to consider purchasing a travel protection plan (see Travel Protection).
* If you are traveling as part of a charter group please note that deposit/cancellation policies differ from those listed above. Charter Policies can be found on the group leader's contract & on the Charter Trip Visitor's Acknowledgement of Risk Form.
Under most circumstances, if you are of an adventurous spirit and in reasonably good health, you should have no problem enjoying an O.A.R.S. Grand Canyon, Inc. trip. People with heart trouble and pregnant women should have their physician's approval before taking an adventure travel trip.
Grand Canyon National Park Service regulations prohibit individuals from participating in more than one recreational river trip (commercial or non-commercial) per year on the Lees Ferry to Diamond Creek section of the Colorado River. Because of this regulation, O.A.R.S. Grand Canyon, Inc. cannot accept a reservation from any individual who has or will participate in any other full or partial canyon commercial or non-commercial river trip within the same calendar year. If you have already completed or have plans to participate in any other Grand Canyon river trip during the same year you are traveling with us and would like to go again, please wait until the following year or later for your next trip. Grand Canyon National Park's one-trip-per-year rule is strictly enforced by the National Park Service.
Everyone is required to sign a standard Acknowledgement of Risk form before the trip, acknowledging awareness that some risks are associated with the trip. Safety is of the utmost concern on our trips. However, due to the nature of the activities, a condition of your participation is that you will sign this form and return it to our office before the trip begins. Anyone who refuses to sign the form will not be allowed to participate, and consistent with O.A.R.S. Grand Canyon, Inc. cancellation policy, there will be no refund of the trip fees at that time.
O.A.R.S. Grand Canyon, Inc. and cooperating agencies act only in the capacity of agent for the participants in all matters relating to transportation and/or all other related travel services, and assume no responsibility however caused for injury, loss or damage to person or property in connection with any service, including but not limited to that resulting directly or indirectly from acts of God, detention, annoyance, delays and expenses arising from quarantine, strikes, theft, pilferage, force majeure, failure of any means of conveyance to arrive or depart as scheduled, civil disturbances, government restrictions or regulations, and discrepancies or change in transit over which it has no control. Reasonable changes in itinerary may be made where deemed advisable for the comfort and well being of the participants, including cancellation due to water fluctuation, insufficient bookings and other factors. There is risk in whitewater rafting, particularly during high-water conditions. Rafts, dories and kayaks do capsize. You could be swept overboard. Your guide will make every attempt to assist, but you must be strong and agile enough to "self-help" and "float-it-out" without further endangering yourself or others. We reserve the right not to accept passengers weighing more than 260 pounds or with a waist/chest size exceeding 56 inches. We may decide, at any time, to exclude any person or group for any reason we feel is related to the safety of our trips. We are experienced at accommodating people with various disabilities. Please give us an opportunity to make you feel welcome. We need to discuss any special requirements ahead of time. On advancement of deposit the depositor agrees to be bound by the above recited terms and conditions. Prices subject to change without notice.


White & Rhodes has a new partner, Adam Porter. After completing his studies at Vanderbilt University and the University of Tennessee, Adam has ably served as associate attorney with the firm, demonstrating skill, creativity and diligence in defense of personal injury and tort litigation. He will continue to focus his practice in these areas going forward.
We are honored to be associated with a lawyer of Adam's caliber.


Archbishop Joseph Cardinal Frings was director of a seminary when, following the sudden death of his predecessor and during the Second World War, he was made Archbishop. He courageously opposed National Socialist injustice. After the end of the war he worked to aid the suffering population. The 1948 celebration of the 700th anniversary of the laying of the cathedral's cornerstone was the first great festival in Germany after the war and it appeared to signal a new beginning. At the Second Vatican Council he was one of the leading figures in the world church, whose unity he tried to advance through relief organizations such as "Misereor" and "Adveniat". Josef Frings was one of the best loved archbishops of Cologne. Many anecdotes surround this unforgotten figure from the history of the Cologne church.


"The way I figure it, dogs are the most advanced beings on the planet. They're fully self-realized. They possess unconditional love. They forgive instantly. They're empathetic and sympathetic. They're incapable of guile or dishonesty. They're always in the moment, not carrying the past or fretting about the future. Everything's always new and wonderful. Every place is always the best place to be.
I say they're the most advanced beings and I mean that by our standards; human standards. If you think about the qualities you'd like to possess, the ideal qualities—unconditional love, loyalty, devotion, unwavering friendship, forgiveness, selflessness, sincerity, being fully present in the moment, happiness—qualities we uphold as the loftiest ideals to which we might aspire, they look very much like a dog. Of course, by those same ideal standards, humans are far and away the least evolved beings on the planet.
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>Wonderful sentiments. Humans aren't quite at the bottom of the heap. Politicians have got them beat by a fair piece.


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From teaching a record 1,700 students through Law Day in the Schools to releasing a compelling report on criminal justice reform, 2017 was a successful year at the BBA. For highlights and our favorite photos from the year, read on to see how you and your colleagues contributed to our public service initiatives over the past year.
The 2017 Public Service Award presented at the Boston Bar Foundation's annual John & Abigail Adams Benefit Ball honored Chief Justice Margaret H. Marshall in January. Chief Justice Marshall addresses the crowd at the Museum of Fine Arts, reminding every one of the importance of being good and just in their work.
MIT Bhangra, an award-winning dance group, entertained the crowd at the Adams Benefit. 2017's Ball raised over $650,000 in support for local legal services organizations providing civil legal services to those in need. In June, the Foundation granted $960,000 to 20 such organizations.
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In response to President Trump's Executive Order Protecting the Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry Into the United States, then BBA President Carol Starkey reaffirmed the BBA's aim to "support the rule of law, as well as the core values of access to justice and diversity and inclusion, which help keep the fundamental promise that all of us will enjoy due process and equal protection under the law." Over the course of the year, the BBA worked with many legal services organizations to connect attorneys to volunteer opportunities. Political Asylum/Immigration Representation (PAIR) Project presented a number of Know Your Rights trainings for attorneys wishing to present to community groups about their immigration rights. Here, attorneys William Graves (Graves & Doyle) and Seth Purcell (PAIR Project) welcome over 60 attorneys to the first training at the BBA.
Paulette Brown (left, Locke Lord) accepts the Beacon Award for Diversity and Inclusion for her work as president of the American Bar Association convening the Diversity and Inclusion 360 Commission. One result of the Commission's work was the passage at the ABA of Resolution 113, an initiative designed to increase diversity in the legal profession. In November of 2016, the BBA announced its strong support for the Resolution and is working with other partners in Boston on its implementation.
Raquel Webster (right, National Grid) introduces presenter Brian McLaughlin (McLaughlin Law) to a group of probationers at the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The BBA's Reentry Education Program, which was developed by the Public Interest Leadership Program, engages with dozens of probationers annually on useful topics related to community reentry, including family law, reinstating a driver's license, public benefits, and more.
Secretary Francisco A. Ureña (Massachusetts Department of Veterans' Services) addresses the crowd at a Memorial Day reception hosted by the BBA's Active Duty Military & Veterans Forum. The reception was held after the annual pro bono training for attorneys representing veterans in discharge upgrade cases. Since 2015, the BBA has worked with the Veterans Legal Clinic at the Legal Services Center of Harvard Law School to hose these trainings to support their Veterans Legal Clinic.
One night a year, the BBA is transformed from a meeting space to a casino floor. Seventeen organizations sponsored this year's Casino Night for Summer Jobs, the proceeds of which support the Summer Jobs Program and support internships for high school students at legal services organizations, government agencies, and courts. Attendees at Casino Night celebrate beating the house and eagerly await the mystifying reveal of a magic trick.
Law Day in the Schools, one of the BBA's most popular volunteer opportunities, introduces Boston Public School students to the legal profession and particular areas of the law. This year, volunteers including Jill Brenner Meixel (left) and Allison Belanger (right) of Krokidas & Bluestein introduced students to due process and the importance of having fair rules and laws for all. There were a record 15 schools and over 1700 students in the program this year.
Throughout the year, the New Lawyers Section's Public Service Committee coordinates volunteer events with organizations throughout the city. In addition to serving food at the Pine Street Inn, attorneys also helped sort donations at Cradles to Crayons, keep the esplanade clear at the Charles River Clean-up, and other important volunteer initiatives in the area.
High school students convene with Chief Justice Melvin S. Hoffman (U.S. Bankruptcy Court) after listing to a mock hearing in bankruptcy court. This session, which teaches students about the consequences of filing for bankruptcy is part of the M. Ellen Carpenter Financial Literacy Program, which began in 2005. Since it began, over 5800 students statewide have been introduced to the importance of budgeting, understanding credit, and financing a large purchase.
Over 1,000 attorneys came together for this year's Law Day Dinner in Back Bay. Congressman Seth Moulton provided keynote remarks and highlighted the importance of lawyers and upholding the rule of law now more than ever.
This year's Thurgood Marshall Award, honoring an attorney in private practice in Greater Boston for their extraordinary efforts in enhancing the human dignity of others by providing legal services to Massachusetts' low income population, went to Elaine Blais (Goodwin). Blais volunteers with both the Political Asylum/Immigration Representation (PAIR) Project and Kids in Need of Defense (KIND) representing both children and adults in various immigration cases.
Anne Mackin (Greater Boston Legal Services) accepts the John G. Brooks Legal Services Award, an award presented to professional legal services attorneys for their outstanding work on behalf of indigent people in the Boston area. Mackin has worked in legal services for nearly 30 years, and joined GBLS's Immigration Unit in 2013. Since then, she has helped people from all over the world who have witnessed or experienced unspeakable tragedies and faced severe persecutions. Her efforts have ensured that many who are fleeing extreme discrimination and danger are able to seek justice and safe harbor.
Members of the Society of Fellows experience a tour of the Museum of Fine Arts' summer exhibit, Matisse in the Studio. Each Fellows pledge supports the work of the Boston Bar Foundation's many public service initiatives. The growing number of Fellows, now over 400, learn about the work their gifts support, including programs supporting Boston's youth and grants to legal services organizations, at events throughout the year.
Boston Public High School students stand with Natashia Tidwell (center left, Collora) and Mark Smith (center right, BBA President, Laredo & Smith) on the morning of the first day of work with the Summer Jobs Program. The program, a partnership with the City of Boston and the Boston Private Industry Council, employs students in internships at legal offices across the city. In 2017, 52 students gained valuable office experience and were given insight into the legal profession.
Attorneys network surrounding the chocolate fountain, a staple at this year's Boston Bar Foundation Summer Fundraiser. Guests at the event are treated to delicious dishes from area restaurants while learning about the public service programs their contribution supports.
The Public Interest Leadership Program's class of 2016-2017 hosted their symposium, Constitutional Battlegrounds: Civil Rights in a Changing Landscape, earlier this year. The event's speakers addressed a number of issues recently in the national spotlight, both in the media and the courts. Nearly 100 attorneys and interested members of the community packed the BBA to hear insights from the panels of experts.
This fall, the 14th Public Interest Leadership Program (PILP) started their term. Twenty attorneys were selected for the program based on their experience and dedication to public service and civic engagement. The program now includes nearly 200 alumni who've gone on to serve the BBA in other capacities and carry their passion for serving the public interest into the community.
Piper Kerman, author of Orange is the New Black, addressed the audience at the BBA's Annual Meeting. Kerman, a former prisoner, discussed her work bringing prison issues to the forefront of national conversation. She also acknowledged the BBA's report No Time to Wait: Recommendations for a Fair and Effective Criminal Justice System, which was released this fall. The report commends the reforms proposed earlier this year by Massachusetts leaders based on research by the Council of State Governments (CSG), but strongly urges lawmakers to enact broader reforms designed to further reduce recidivism, and make the criminal justice system fairer and more cost-efficient.
Lawyer Referral Service (LRS) staff attend the Massachusetts Conference for Women to introduce the public to the services it offers. Thousands of requests come through each year and referrals are made out to experienced attorneys practicing nearly 350 areas of law. The LRS also houses a dedicated Military Legal Help Line, which connects veterans, military personnel, and their families with lawyers and other legal resources appropriate to their needs.
The three award recipients at November's Beacon Award for Diversity & Inclusion stand with members of the Beacon Award Selection Committee. Brent Henry received the Voice of Change Award for his work recruiting and retaining diverse legal talent while at Partners Healthcare. The Empowerment Award went to Iván Espinoza-Madrigal for his work on civil rights issues, including racial justice, immigrant rights, and LGBT/HIV equality, as the Executive Director of the Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Economic Justice. Susan Alexander accepted the Corporate Champion Award on behalf of Biogen. Biogen's legal department has developed a system of diversity metrics which the legal team uses when choosing outside counsel.
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You can find the printable coloring pages at Personal Creations I believe this is free.
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See also
 List of philosophy journals

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External links
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Complete nucleotide sequences except the poly (C) tract and poly (A) tail of a vaccine strain (IND 491/97) and an atypical field isolate (IND 321/01) of Foot-and-mouth disease virus (FMDV) serotype Asia1 are described. Amino acid (aa) sequence analysis of the VP1 protein of the field isolate revealed that the latter has 212 instead of 210 or 211 aa found in the so far available sequences of other FMDV isolates of Asia1 serotype. The insertion was localized in the hypervariable region of aa 130-160 of VP1 protein. Nucleotide sequencing of the entire genome was therefore carried out to detect changes in other parts of the genome, if any, besides VP1, which could contribute to its fitness. An 8.16 kb sequence of IND 491/97 and an 8.162 kb sequence of IND 321/01 were compared with each other and also with the known sequence of IND 63/72, another vaccine strain of serotype Asia1. Comparison of the entire polyprotein coding (L to 3D) region of IND 321/01 with those of the two Asia1 vaccine strains (IND 63/72 and IND 491/97) revealed no significant differences. A similar comparison of IND 491/97 with IND 63/72 revealed variability across the entire length of the genome. In addition to the capsid-coding region, sequence variability was also observed in non-structural proteins albeit to different extent. This study shows that in the gene pool of serotype Asia1 at least three groups of isolates/strains are present with respect to the length of VP1 protein.


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The Pacers are very sorry
Now that the rest of the Pacers have spoken their peace, Stephen Jackson has finally issued an apology for his role in the Indianapolis Strip Club Drive-by Showdown:
"I want to apologize to my teammates, to the fans and to this organization. It was a very unfortunate incident. I definitely take responsibility for my actions and everything I've done. I'm definitely blessed to be here today. I didn't really think I'd be up the next day after I got hit by a car and be walking. But I'm definitely blessed. I'm glad to be on the court. I'm happy to be alive and be able to be with my teammates and my family."
An "unfortunate incident"? That's like calling the Holocaust "a minor ideological misunderstanding." But whatever. Despite the public support offered by his teammates, at least one person hasn't blithly accepted Jax's actions: the Marion Country prosecuter, who today charged Jackson with criminal recklessness, disorderly conduct, and battery.
This could be bad for Jackson, who recently had his probation extended after he did not complete the terms of the sentence he received for the 2004 brawl at the Palace of Auburn Hills. Jackson had been sentenced to one year of probation, 60 hours of community service, fined $250 and ordered to undergo anger management counseling for his part in the brawl. No one has reported which part (or parts) of the sentence Jax didn't fulfill, but my money's on the anger management counseling. But that's just me.
While Jackson is leading the apology parade, Jermaine O'Neal is playing the fife and drums. O'Neal, who testified today regarding his involvement in the 2004 brawl at The Palace of Auburn Hills, said he's ashamed for punching a fan but feels he made the best decision he could at the time to protect himself and his teammates.
"I'm ashamed of that entire night. I'm ashamed that Jermaine O'Neal's name is going to be connected with this for the rest of my life."
I don't know about you, but I'm inclined to believe him, because talking in the third person is a universal sign of shame. But although he started out all humble and contrite, O'Neal quickly shifted the blame away from Jermaine O'Neal.
"It became an extremely scary and unbelievable situation. I am the leader of my team. I am responsible for my team at all times as long as I am with my team. In a situation where it's a melee and people are really trying to hurt you, you have no time (to think)."
Notice how O'Neal qualified his statement of responsibility to his team so that it only included those times he's actually with his team. So, you know, if there's a fight and a shooting outside of a strip club and he's not there, well, then he's not really responsible for punching anyone involved.
All five remaining Pacers fans will soon receivethis e-greeting from s_jax@pacers.com.
Actual quote from an ESPN:
"In charging information, prosecutors said Jackson kicked a man who police said has a deformed arm. Jackson told police that the man, Quentin Willford, started the brawl."
So just to make this clear, Jackson went to a stip club. At approximately 3 a.m. he kicked a cripple. then he got hit by a car and fired his gun in the air...then they found Jamaal's stash.
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Ben Wallace is not a girl
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Will the দিন ever come when Peter calls Walter 'dad'?
Do আপনি think that the relationship between them will ever be the same after Peter finding out that hes from a diff universe??
We need some life here, anyone have any ideas?


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The last two nights have been our first in the new Lake Shed. It isn't home yet ... kind of camping out. No hot water yet, installing appliances -- but it it has a working bathroom, a small fridge, and a bed -- so it is working toward being home.
One thing it does have is a pretty unobstructed view to the west and less light pollution than Rochester. The last couple nights I've enjoyed the "Blue Moon" (well, OFFICIALLY only last night ... but close to full is still impressive).
I get e-mails from this site when the International Space Station (ISS) passes over, and the last couple of nights it has been blazingly bright and easy to spot! Just look off toward the SW and keep a quadrant scan for the brightest star that you can see in the S-W quadrant. It is bright, and it is obviously moving, so it is very easy to see.
I always sit and try to imagine the normally 6 people there riding 250 miles above the earth travelling at 17,000 MPH ... 17 THOUSAND MPH! They have a different perspective from those on earth.
Is the ISS a monument to the end of the US? Our shuttle was the main vehicle that took it all up there, but today we hitch rides with the Russians so our people can get there for missions.
It is worth at least watching the bright spot move across the sky and reflecting on the final frontier ... and the nation that once led there and so many other places!


The mother of a missing 17-year-old Florida girl who is four months pregnant says she is starting to assume the worst as each day passes without a sign of her daughter, MyFoxTampaBay.com reports.
Leah Martin says her family has not seen or heard from her daughter Morgan Martin since Tuesday night, when she says her daughter went to go speak with the father of her baby.
"She went outside. He was here, and we never seen her again. Never heard from her. No phone coming in or out of her phone, nothing," Leah Martin told MyFoxTampaBay.com.
Leah Martin says her daughter had just found out her baby was a girl, and was eager to tell the baby's father. Morgan Martin left her home in pajamas and slippers, taking her cell phone but leaving all her other belongings behind.
Leah Martin says her daughter was constantly reaching out to her baby's father to try and establish a relationship but she had discouraged her daughter from doing so.
"I don't know, I just told her to quit bothering with it," Martin told MyFoxTampaBay.com.
Authorities say the man identified as the baby's father has been interviewed. They have taken DNA samples from Morgan Martin's family members, but say they have not yet found any evidence of foul play.
"I just assume the worst because there's been no contact and she is a family-oriented person," Martin told MyFoxTampaBay.com.
A pregnant Florida teenager has gone missing after informing the father of her unborn child that the baby was a girl.
Morgan Martin, 17, was last seen on July 25 in St. Petersburg, Florida after leaving to see the 26-year-old man from Kansas City, who was staying in the neighbourhood.
Last seen around 12.30 a.m., Morgan's mother Leah Martin noticed her daughter's room lights and air conditioning were still on at 5 a.m. and assumed she was inside.
He said he was going to come over and talk to her and so she told me, 'Mom, I'm just going to go talk to him,' Leah Martin said to KSDK.
After not seeing her for the majority of the day and after she failed to respond to Facebook and telephone messages, Leah Martin and Morgan's sister Sierra Cahill raised the alarm.
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida -- There's a new development in the Morgan Martin case; the FDLE has stepped up to spread the word statewide.
An alert was circulated today to all law enforcement agencies and news outlets after St. Pete Police asked for help.
"We don't really believe she's left the area. We still think this is a local issue, but just to cover all the bases, we did want to reach out to the FDLE and have them put out a statewide alert."
17 years old and pregnant, Martin disappeared from her St. Pete home on July 25, just minutes after stepping outside in her pajamas to speak with the father of her unborn child. It was last time she was seen or heard from.
Martin's mother, Leah, believes the father of Morgan's unborn child is somehow involved. "He may have caused the problem of what happened to her, where she is."
But St. Pete Police say they've already questioned the father of Morgan's baby, and others.
"It's just not a question of talking to him. Obviously, anytime you have an investigation of this type, you talk with all the person who've had a significant relation with her. That's certainly one person we'd talk to, but there are other individuals we need to look at."
But for the first time since the night of Martin's disappearance, police say she is in danger.
ST. PETERSBURG — A $1,000 reward has been issued for information on a pregnant teenager who has been missing for more than two weeks.
Anyone who provides information in the disappearance of Morgan Keyanna Martin, 17, could be eligible for the cash, which was offered by Crime Stoppers of Pinellas County (FL).
Martin, who is four months pregnant, has been missing since July 25, 2012. The Florida Department of Law Enforcement issued a statewide alert this week indicating there is reason to believe her life may be in danger.
Morgan disappeared after going outside to talk to the unborn baby's 26-year-old father who she met on Facebook.
Morgan Keyanna Martin, of St. Petersburg, Fla., stepped outside her house to give the father — who has not been identified beyond the fact that he is from Kansas City — the results of an ultrasound. The scan had revealed she was expecting a girl.
Her Mom, Leah Martin, reportedly warned her daughter about spending time with the baby's father.
"I told her, 'Morgan, you don't want anything to do with him … You're a kid. If he gets caught with you, he's going to jail,'" she said.
Police have one slim clue: Morgan may have gotten into a white vehicle and guess what – The father to-be has a white vehicle. Is this an obvious case or what?
Martin is 5 feet 2, 175 pounds and of mixed race. She has black hair, brown eyes and has a scar on her chin and the left side of her lip. She was last seen wearing a white tank top, a pink jacket with fur around the hood, gray bottoms and fuzzy pink slippers.
The longer she is missing, the less likely she will be found unharmed, said St. Petersburg police spokesman Mike Puetz.
Police have interviewed Martin's friends, family and the father of her unborn daughter. They have not named any suspects.
Morgan Martin would now be six months pregnant, but no one has heard or seen the 17-year-old for six long, agonizing weeks.
"Even if she's not alive, she doesn't deserve to be out there, that's the hardest part, still," said Morgan's mom Leah.
Leah says St. Petersburg police are working on leads, but so far no one has been arrested, and Morgan is still not home.
"She's missed all her doctors appointments, her dentist appointment, everything," Leah continued.
In the early morning hours of July 25, Morgan walked out of her St. Pete home and vanished. Leah says earlier that day her daughter was excited to learn she was having a baby girl and wanted to share the news with the baby's father.
When a man drove up to her home, she ran out of the house in pajama's and slippers and grabbed her cell phone.
Since her disappearance, Equusearch, a Texas search and recovery team, has been on standby waiting for police instructions.
Detectives, Leah says, are also monitoring chatter online. She believes they may be close to a break in the case.
"The detective told me, just hold on. I said OK," said Leah.
There's also a Facebook page, Hope For Morgan Martin, where pictures and videos have been posted of a recent candlelight vigil.
In Morgan's room, time has stood still. Her purse is still on the floor and her unmade bed is just as she left it.
All that's missing is the bubbly 17-year-old with the golden smile.
"I'm not worried about pointing fingers at anybody, I just need to see my daughter," added Leah.
Christmas Day will mark 5 months since Morgan Martin disappeared. The 17-year-old walked out of her Saint Petersburg, Florida home around midnight on July 25th, wearing only her pajamas. She stated that she was to meet up with the 25-year-old father of her child, who she met on Facebook. Then she vanished. She has turned 18 since her disappearance, at which time she was four months pregnant.
Morgan's mother, Leah Martin, is not feeling the Christmas spirit this year. She has not put up any decorations, not even a tree. She says, "It's not necessarily losing hope. It's just, I'm just tired. And I think everybody's just getting tired." Authorities have investigated many leads, but have blatantly stated that they don't know where she is, and they don't have any persons of interest in her disappearance.
Could the father of the baby have done something to harm her? Leah Martin told Jane Velez-Mitchell that her daughter was not dating this man, that they were just messing around, and that he currently has a live-in girlfriend. While he is not officially a suspect in Morgan's disappearance, he kind of is. He is the last person she was known to be with, and now she's gone. Hmmm, fishy. It's unlikely that she chose to walk away to start a new life with only her pajamas and cell phone.
It has been said that Morgan's disappearance has been overlooked by the media because she is of mixed decent. While that may be true, it is far more likely that her disappearance was overshadowed by the disappearance of Lyric Cook-Morrissey and Elizabeth Cook, who went missing in Iowa about 2 weeks prior. Their case received tons and tons of media coverage, not so much because they were white, but more so because they were children, like, actual young children.
Where is Morgan Martin? Are she and her baby still okay? If she was 4 months pregnant when she disappeared, and has been missing for 5 months, she should be giving birth really soon. Hopefully she is somewhere safe, waiting for the joyous event. That possible outcome is far better than the alternative.
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (AP) - Police are investigating the disappearance of a pregnant teen who was last seen July 25.
The Tampa Bay Times reports that Morgan Martin's 18th birthday was on Dec. 1. Her due date is Friday.
Martin's family says she was last seen leaving her family's home in July. She was on her cellphone and told her family she was meeting someone outside. She never came back.
Police say the case is "active," but caution that the likelihood the teen encountered foul play is high. A $1,000 reward for information remains unclaimed.
St. Petersburg police detectives have interviewed friends, family and the father of the teen's unborn baby. No suspects have been named.
This was supposed to be a joyous day in the lives of teenager Morgan Martin and her family. She was due to have a baby girl.
"I'd love to get a hospital call, I'd love to," said Martin's mother Leah.
But there haven't been any calls from a hospital or her daughter.
Morgan Martin vanished without explanation after midnight on July 25th wearing pink slippers and pajamas. The girl had her cell phone but left her purse, money and all other belongings behind.
"I'd give my life right now to have somebody say something," said Leah Martin.
Martin says her daughter, who was 17 when she went missing, told her she wanted to step outside of their St. Petersburg home at 2808 17th ave S. and speak to the man she claimed was her unborn child's father.
"I told her just to stay away in the house and leave him alone and she just wanted to tell him she was having a girl," Martin said.
Police say they've interviewed that man, 25-year old Jacobee Flowers several times but are not naming him as a suspect.
"His cooperation level has been very high according to what detectives have told me," said St. Petersburg police spokesman Mike Puetz.
Police say the pregnant teenager's disappearance is under active investigation. Detectives are optimistic about solving the case but less so about the outcome.
They suspect foul play and so does Morgan's mother.
"She deserves to be with her family," said Martin. "She deserves to be home. Whether it be for the worst or for the better, I deserve to have my child."
Martin takes some solace in missing person buttons worn by friends that bear her daughters photo, a Facebook page called "Hope for Morgan Martin and a $1000 reward in the case.
But even those things can't fill the emptiness of her daughter's room which she keeps intact while hoping for Morgan's return.
The family threw a party for Morgan's 18th birthday last month despite her absence and held a candlelight vigil in August.
Getting through the Christmas season without Morgan, her mother said, has been difficult for her and her two other children, a 20 year old daughter and 23 year old son.
"It's rough," Martin said. "I mean it's really different."
The last time Florida mother-to-be Morgan Martin, 17, was seen by her family was just after midnight on July 25, 2012. Eighteen months later St. Petersburg police say they are still looking for her.
The teen-- four months pregnant at the time—had just stepped outside the family home at 12:30 a.m. to chat with the man she said is the father of her unborn child—a 25-year-old man she met on Facebook.
According to St. Petersburg police, the man, whose name was not released, was questioned but, in the absence of evidence linking him to the missing girl, has not been charged in the matter.
Such an occurrence is not unusual, said Natalie Wilson, co-founder of the Black and Missing Foundation.
"Sadly Morgan's story is not uncommon. It happens more often than we think," Wilson said in an interview with NewsOne .
"There are risks when dating someone you have met online. You just don't know who you are dealing with—their character, personality and background," said Wilson, whose Landover Hills, Md.-based organization maintains a database of women, young men and children of color who are missing.
Leah Martin said her daughter met the man when she was 16-years-old.
According to St. Petersburg police, the man, whose name was not released, was questioned but, in the absence of evidence linking him to the missing girl, has not been charged.
In the 18 months since Morgan went missing, there hasn't been a recent post on her Facebook page.
To keep the memory of her daughter alive, Martin and her family created a Hope For Morgan Martin Facebook page in hopes to find Morgan and answers about her whereabouts.
"I should have the right to put my child to rest. I should have the right to know where my child is," said Martin.
She said the last time she saw her daughter she was wearing grey sweatpants, white tank top and light pink fuzzy slippers with a dark pink hoodie.


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Home » NBC-2 | WBBH » Mom teaches son a lesson with 'I am a bully' shirt
Mom teaches son a lesson with 'I am a bully' shirt
by NBC2 News
1:35 PM EDT, Tue September 18, 2018
SPLENDORA, Texas (KTRK) — A Splendora mother who heard her son had been bullying kids at school came up with a creative way to teach him a lesson.
"He was calling other boys 'stupid', calling them 'idiots,'" said Star, who wanted to be referred to by her first name.
When Star learned what her son was doing, she had him wear a t-shirt that read "I am a bully" to school on Friday.
"I'm a very old-school parent," said Star. "I don't coddle my children. I don't sugar coat the world to them."
She even posted the pictures on Facebook, but she told ABC13 she did not do that to embarrass her Greenleaf Elementary fifth grader.
"I posted it to reach out to the parents of any of the kids my son may have bullied so that each one of them could get a personal apology," said Star.
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Negative comments forced her to remove the post but she stands by her decision.
"I wanted to know what he learned from it and he said, 'I learned that I didn't like the way that that felt and I don't want anybody else to feel that way because of me,'" Star said. "That's exactly what I wanted him to take from it."
Eyewitness News also spoke with Dr. Richard Pesikoff, a child psychiatrist at Baylor College of Medicine.
"I don't think it requires the scarlet letter, searing the letter 'B' on his forehead," said Dr. Pesikoff.
Pesikoff says he understands why Star would be upset about her son bullying other kids, but says this shirt could do more harm than good.
"Not a good idea to embarrass your child and solidify a negative identity in an elementary school child," said Dr. Pesikoff. "She needs to find somebody to help her and I think the school is one resource."
But Star spoke with her son's counselor and teachers at Greenleaf Elementary and she says they supported her decision.
"They all were 100 percent on board. They understood why I was doing it and that, for my son, this is what works," said Star.
Splendora ISD sent ABC13 the following statement:
"Parents have the rights to make important decisions and take certain actions on behalf of their child. This parent met with our counselor at Greenleaf Elementary School to discuss the student wearing the "I am a Bully" t-shirt. The counselor, parent, and student met with all three of the student's teachers prior to entering the classroom. The parent explained her rationale for the student wearing the shirt to the teachers and counselor
Ensuring a safe, physical, emotional, and social environment is one of Splendora ISD's Core Principles. With that in mind, our counselor checked on the child throughout the day on Friday and plans to follow up with the student and the parent early this week."
Star doesn't believe a follow-up is necessary.
"He'll survive. And he's already been treating his sisters better. He's already been treating his cousins better. He learned from it. That's all that matters," said Star.
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Drought Conditions Worsen in Vulnerable Areas
8 Mar 2018 1:52 PM
Several areas across the U.S. have been struggling with drought conditions over the last year. While some in the last six months have seen improvement, the latest update to the United States Drought Monitor did not fare well for vulnerable areas. For each of the following regions you will find a comparison between the February 27 and March 6 issuances of this product.
THE SOUTHEAST
Several powerful storms created flooding conditions in the Mississippi Valley. However, the track of the storms veered away from southern Alabama, Georgia and South Carolina. Consequentially, the moderate drought expanded in these states and an area of Severe drought was added in Southeast Georgia.
THE SOUTH CENTRAL U.S.
While slight improvements were made in Missouri, the panhandle region of Texas and Oklahoma saw an upgrade to exceptional drought. An assessment from the UNL United States Drought Monitor author Richard Tinker details the reason for expansion:
"[P]eriods of strong winds and low humidity led to broad deterioration from the Texas Panhandle and northeastern New Mexico northeastward into the central Plains. This resulted in broad D3 expansion across western sections of the Texas and Oklahoma Panhandles, and much of northeastern New Mexico. These areas received less than 10 percent of normal precipitation during the last 90 days and generally under half of normal precipitation since late autumn. Unirrigated winter wheat in the Texas Panhandle and adjoining areas is almost a total loss."
THE FOUR CORNERS
Reports of deteriorating livestock and rangeland conditions in Arizona have not only warranted an expansion of the severe drought, but also the extreme drought in northern parts of the state. Northern New Mexico fell prey to a similar change. Like the panhandle region, rainfall totals less than ten percent of average in the last 90 days has taken a toll.
Despite a powerful storm bringing heavy snow to the Sierra Nevada, seasonal totals still remain below normal. Less than a quarter of an inch of moisture fell in parts of southern California, prompting the addition of extreme drought for parts of Ventura and Los Angeles counties. For WeatherNation, Meteorolgist Karissa Klos
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