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Who Owns Colorado: Cracking Denver's new zoning code
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For more than five years, Denver's City Council, planning department and hundreds of volunteers and interested hangers-on have been crafting a new zoning code to replace the cobbled-together rule book that currently guides construction and land use in the city.
On June 21, the Denver City Council is scheduled to vote on whether to adopt the new regulations. While few people outside the building industry will ever read this document – besides insomniacs looking for a little late-night sleep aid – it will impact the city's residents longer and greater than nearly any legislation the city has enacted in 50 years.
"It's a big investment. It's probably one of the most important things we can do to guide the growth of the city," said Peter Park, manager of Denver's Community Planning and Development department. "Having the new code is important to matching the vision of Blueprint Denver."
The new code scraps nearly everything about the old version. It is the final puzzle piece in Blueprint Denver, a sprawling plan for the future of land use and transportation in the city that was adopted in 2002 with the overall goal of making sure that where we live, where we work and where we play (today and 20 years from now) are deliberately linked by appropriate modes of transportation.
But property owners in some parts of the city say the changes have them scrambling to develop their property under the old code at a time when banks have placed a kung fu grip on money and are loath to let it loose, particularly on speculative real estate projects, no matter how promising or well capitalized.
"The economy is what it is, and the changes to the zoning code exacerbates the problem for people who didn't get developed already; it's a timing issue," said Larry Burgess, who has 23 buildings along Brighton Boulevard in an area just north of downtown Denver dubbed River North.
Blueprint Denver roughly breaks the city into what Park describes as areas of stability and areas of change. For purposes of zoning, a "stable" designation doesn't necessarily mean there is no construction going on. Cherry Creek, Highlands and Park Hill are all considered areas of stability. The new code looks at these areas and assigns codes that help support the architectural style and general uses that are there. This seems pretty simple, but with zoning codes, even small changes can make a big difference. More about that later.
Then we have the areas of change. Almost all of downtown Denver, including Five Points and Brighton Boulevard north of Broadway and south of Interstate 70 are considered areas of change as are areas around major arteries like Colfax Avenue, Federal Boulevard, South Colorado Boulevard and 38th Street in the Highlands. These areas are slated for drastically different zoning codes that will match the development trends already under way and the kind of transportation alternatives planned for the area.
Perhaps the most drastically affected area is along Brighton Boulevard just north of Broadway. Once upon a time, in an economy that seems far, far away, River North was a promising frontier for developers looking for the next great neighborhood. Many of them took the "build it and they will come" approach, locking up parcels of land at top dollar and rezoning them one at a time into mixed-use Planned Unit Developments or PUDs.
"New developers came in during the high times and paid $35 per square foot, rezoned it to (residential mixed use), boosting the taxes and then didn't do anything," Burgess said. "If you'll pay $35 per square foot, give me a call, I'll sell you some land."
He's not getting many calls, and much of the land sits empty with plans for residential development on hold until banks loosen their grip on funds and federal regulators find the nerve to relax the stricter regulations that lenders are urged to follow. Still, with its proximity to downtown and long-term plans for light rail and other commuter friendly transportation modes, city planners feel this area will again be a hot spot for high-density living. In the meantime, property owners are struggling to hang on in a tough economy.
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"My take is, the vacancy rate is fairly significant for the demand. And it's worse in commercial, industrial and office space," Burgess said. "It makes you sit back and say, I'm just going to ride this one out. I don't see the light at the end of the tunnel right now. I see a really tough time."
Despite his struggle with the pending changes, Burgess and other developers recognize the shortcomings of the current zoning code. Originally written in the 1950s and expanded over decades by layers of new codes and hundreds of special districts – some as small as a few houses – it has become cumbersome to the point of confusion. In many areas of the city its tenets are contrary to current trends and future plans, requiring time-consuming and costly PUD rezoning.
"From an economic development standpoint, it takes out the uncertainty of zoning on a case by case basis," Park said of the new code. "That's what Denver has been doing for 50 years. Technically we have hundreds of zoning districts. "
Andre Pettigrew, executive director of the Denver Office of Economic Development , sympathizes with developers like Burgess, but he describes this lengthy, unpredictable process of rezoning individual lots to accommodate one project at a time as part of the problem faced by developers struggling to survive the economic downturn. He sees the new code as a catalyst to restart development, particularly in infill areas like River North.
"All of us who have had investments have seen an erosion of their wealth. We're all sitting on pins and needles wondering will this hurt me or help me," Pettigrew said. "The point I want to make is the opportunity now is how do we repurpose our infill redevelopment. What you're seeing in River North now is an intense combination of residential, office and commercial coming together. I think the city has an opportunity in the review of this code to establish the new basis for development. Hopefully in the next 12 to 18 months the economy comes back and developers know where they stand."
While "areas of change" are getting a full-on zoning makeover, some parts of town dubbed "stable" are seeing subtle changes that will have a major effect on what can be built. Take, for example, Northwest Denver and the various neighborhoods that make up The Highlands and Sloans Lake. Since the end of Denver's "Big Bang" almost 20 years ago when residents stopped expanding into the suburbs and started collapsing back into the center of the city, this area has progressively become the berg of choice for the middle-class.
Proximity to downtown, a mix of charming and affordable single- and multi-family housing, and hip retail districts blended into the grid of residential streets has steadily boosted popularity. Other areas fit this general description, but what has attracted developers is the delicate balance of lot size, land price and the all-important R2 zoning. Draped over the original 1950s code, this residential designation allows construction of attached single-family residences, or duplexes and triplexes.
This cost-effective architectural style has allowed builders to profitably erect two or three new homes on a lot that previously contained only one. This not only led to the rejuvenation of the housing stock, but it also increased the number of people living in the area, which in turn attracted more businesses – and a neighborhood is reborn. But a vocal minority of long-time residents complained that the new structures were out of scale with the existing homes.
"I think people in the community are concerned about keeping the context and architecture in line with the strong Northwest Denver tradition," said Dan Pabon, a candidate for District 4 (NW Denver) State House of Representatives and a resident of the Highlands. "What we saw (as a result of) the previous code were extremely large duplex and triplex projects that overwhelmed the original architecture."
Pabon added that he also talked to several property owners who invested in their home with the presumption that they could develop it down the line and use the money for retirement or to pay for a child's college education. They are concerned that the zoning changes will diminish their property values. City planners say they recognize both sides of the argument and have gone back to the original code for an answer.
The new code does away with the R2 zoning and the duplexes that go with them, but in some areas it allows construction of a single-family home on a 3,000-square-foot lot and it allows "accessory dwelling units," more popularly known as mother-in-law apartments. These were both allowed in the original code before the R2 overlay replaced them with other building styles. This revisiting of the past could create the next wave of new construction, though some developers are skeptical.
"No one likes change, but you've got to go with what's allowed and adapt to the current situation," said Don Gooden, an investor/developer with several projects in the Highlands neighborhoods. "Single-family homes could go, if the price is right."
Pabon points out that messing with the zoning code is the "third rail of city processes" and ultimately not everyone will be happy. He said that in the last few months there's been a lot of uncertainty about what can and can't be done, and that uncertainty has created some anxiety, but the new code will fix some old problems, add predictability and create some new opportunities.
"I think that the (new) code found the right balance," he said.
Zoning codes dictate everything from how land can be used and what can be built on the land, to distances between buildings, required parking, open space between and around structures, even the general shape of a building. The new code moves toward a form-based criteria for determining what can be built, rather than just trying to fit into a box rule of height, floor area, set-backs etc.
Pictures of what planners are looking for will be published with the new code and serve as a tool for architects and builders to design structures that either fit what's currently going on in the neighborhood or what city planners hope to see in the future. Of course, this is backed up with plenty of language that removes any subjectivity. For more information and the complete text of the proposed zoning code that the Denver City Council will vote on in June, visit: http://www.newcodedenver.org/
For a map of the various land uses outlined in Blueprint Denver, go to: http://www.denvergov.org/Portals/646/documents/Blueprint_Denver_plan%20map.pdf
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It's that time of year again where the mornings are lighter and the days are longer. The Virgin Money London Marathon 2016 takes place this upcoming Sunday, with thousands of runners looking to smash their personal goals and raise millions for great charities across the UK.
Whether you're an elite athlete or a fun runner, 26.2 miles is a long distance, and pre-marathon nerves are to be expected. However, experienced athletes will tell you that there are procedures built into their pre-marathon preparation which allows them to wake up as fresh as possible on the big day.
We've put together a small list of tips to help you on your way. Good luck!
If you've been training for months, don't allow yourself to ruin your preparation by eating too much the evening before the race. Many runners will carb-load, and if this is your preferred method of preparation, be sure to eat your meal a few hours before bedtime and don't eat a larger portion than usual. Avoid foods such as curries which might come back to haunt you the following day. Foods like bananas and turkey can act as powerful relaxants.
Whether you're staying at a hotel or at home, make sure that the room temperature is correct. We recommend you fix the temperature between 16°C-18°C, and also be sure to use light bedding with a low tog rating. We're now into Spring and the weather of late has been warm, remember that numerous light layers are much better than a single heavy duvet.
It's normal to feel pre-marathon nerves, however, try not to let them ruin all of your preparation. A warm bath is a great way to relax the body the night before the run. Ensure that the lights in the bedroom are dim, and avoid using bright screens such as mobile phones and laptops.
Don't spend the morning of the marathon running around the house trying to find everything you need. Pack your bag in advance and ensure you have a checklist of everything you need. Double check the weather closer to the event. We've experienced warm weather of late, however, some sources are warning of deteriorating conditions. This preparation will save you the stress on the morning of the marathon and may earn you some extra minutes asleep.
When all is said and done, if you don't get the recommended 8 hours of sleep a night then all of your hard work will be undone. Avoid caffeine as well as other stimulants such as chocolate, in the run-up to bedtime. Gentle stretches, yoga, or meditation can be calming.


Oregon State University and The HR Group present the Portland Beer Week "Garage to Pub: Startup Seminar" seminar hosted by The Commons Brewery.
This seminar is designed for aspiring and/or new startup brewers interested in taking their hobbies from nano to successful tasting room, brewpub or production brewery status. We will speak to those who did and have built successful businesses from their detached garages to fully distributed draft and bottle production and successful brewpub operations.
Mike Wright, is the founder and original head brewer of The Commons Brewery. He started out as "Beetje", a nano Belgian/Farmhouse-inspired brewery in his garage before opening a 7bbl brewery and tasting room in southeast Portland and changing the name to The Commons. The brewery is now in it's 3rd iteration with a large tasting room and 15bbl brewery with distribution in and out of state of their draft and 750ml bottles.
Tomas Sluiter, is the founder and brewmaster of Culmination Brewing Co. and leading Brewery Consultant that travels the world helping put together and consult on nrew breweries. Culmination Brewing was awarded Best New Brewery at the Oregon Beer Awards in 2016 and operates a popular taproom and production brewery in northeast Portland.
Colin Rath, co-founder of Migration Brewing on NE Glisan St. in Portland. The brewpub and production brewery built themselves up from the ground floor and building a significant distribution business by-hand-delivery without the help of a beer distributor until recently. They now bottle their beer year-round, operate a popular taproom, distribute to Washington and recently signed a deal with Columbia Distributing.


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Lawrence Frieman, M.D. graduated from George Washington University with a degree in Zoology in 1968 and he received his M.D. degree from UMDNJ/New Jersey Medical School in 1972. He completed his Ophthalmology residency at Beth Israel Medical Center in NYC. Dr. Frieman has been in practice in Red Bank for over 30 years. Dr. Frieman is a comprehensive, Board-Certified ophthalmologist who specializes in cataract surgery, retinal disease, corneal disease, uveitis, and glaucoma. He also performs annual eye exams and contact lens fittings. Dr.Frieman is an attending physician on the staff of Riverview Medical Center, Bayshore Hospital, and Monmouth Medical Center, and he is a Clinical Associate Professor at the New Jersey Medical School. He is a Past President of The New Jersey Academy of Ophthalmology, and a Past President of The Monmouth County Medical Society. Currently, he serves on the Executive Committee of The NJ Academy of Ophthalmology. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO) and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS).
Dr. Frieman has been married to his wife, Gail, for over 40 years and is the father of Dayna, a teacher, and Brett, his medical partner. His outside interests include spending time with his grandchildren, road rallying, skiing, and travel.
Brett Frieman, D.O. graduated from the University of Michigan with a degree in Biology in 1996 and he received his D.O. degree from Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences in 2000. Dr. Frieman completed his residency in Ophthalmology at the UMDNJ/New Jersey Medical School and has been in practice in Red Bank for over 15 years. Dr. Frieman is a comprehensive, Board-Certified ophthalmologist who specializes in refractive surgery (LASIK), cataract surgery, retinal disease, corneal disease, uveitis, and glaucoma. He also performs annual eye exams and contact lens fittings.
Dr.Frieman is the Chief of the Ophthalmology Department at Riverview Medical Center where he is also an attending physician on staff. Additionally, he serves as an attending physician at Bayshore Hospital and Jersey City Medical Center. Also, he teaches Rutgers Ophthalmology residents at Jersey City Medical Center the art and science of eye surgery. He is also a Fellow of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (FAAO) and a member of the NJ Academy of Ophthalmology.
Dr. Frieman has been married to his wife, Amy, for over 19 years. She is the Director of Palliative Care at Hackensack Meridian Hospital System, Neptune. His outside interests include hanging out with his two children, tennis, and cheering for the NY Jets.

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HBOT 2021
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Lt. General Michael T. Flynn, USA, (Ret.)
General Flynn will speak to service and sacrifice and what each means to those who serve, and willingly go in harm's way. Their experiences facing the realities of combat must never be forgotten, especially those who have paid the ultimate sacrifice. We, as a nation and as communities, must develop new ideas and try fresh, bold approaches to helping our military and our Veterans succeed.
Lieutenant General (US Army) Retired, Michael "Mike" Flynn served as the National Security Advisor to the 45th President of the United States of America and over 33 years in the United States Army rising to the highest military intelligence position in the Department of Defense. Mike holds three master's degrees and two honorary doctorates and is considered one of the nation's foremost experts on national security, foreign policy, intelligence and security issues. He has spoken on a variety of topics to both U.S. and international audiences and has lectured at numerous universities and colleges. Mike's passion is to help fellow Veterans and the challenges they face ranging from integration into civil society to the effects of wartime injuries and how they impact their overall healthcare challenges.
Lt. General Flynn will also participate in a roundtable discussion, with selected leaders and invited delegates to a real-time question and answer forum that will be a once in a lifetime experience.
General Flynn will play a key role in helping to spark a discussion about the challenges that so many of our Veterans face. Technologies and therapies such as hyperbaric, low level light, neurofeedback, and advances in digital brain filming, to name a few, can be instrumental in helping Veterans with traumatic brain injuries, and even address the dramatically high rate of Veteran suicides. We can all contribute to this important discussion, and ultimately the solution.
The Brain in Health and Disease: Connectomics,
Neuro-epigenetics and Neuroplasticity
Innovative Approaches to TBI and PTSD
Joseph C. Maroon, MD
Joseph Maroon MD is clinical professor, Vice Chairman and Heindl Scholar in Neuroscience in the Department of Neurosurgery at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. His medical and surgical training was obtained at Indiana, Georgetown, and Oxford (England) Universities, and the University of Vermont.
He has published over 283 peer reviewed papers, 64 book chapters and 7 books dealing with the prevention and treatment of traumatic injuries to the brain and spinal cord in athletics; minimally invasive approaches to brain and spinal diseases; and complimentary approaches to inflammatory diseases associated with aging.
Dr. Maroon co-developed ImPACT, a neurocognitive test for concussion management, which is the only FDA approved test (2016) for concussion evaluation. Over 13 million athletes have been tested to date.
He is on the editorial boards of Neurological Research, The Physician and Sportsmedicine, Surgical Neurology International, and others.
Athletically he was a Scholastic All American in football at Indiana University, has participated in 80 triathlons, and completed 8 Ironman distance races (2.4 mile swim, 112 mile bike, 26.2 mile run), the last in 2017.
For the past 30 years Dr. Maroon has been the team neurosurgeon for The Pittsburgh Steelers, and the first neurosurgeon directly appointed in the NFL. Since 2007 he has been a member of the NFL Head, Neck and Spine Committee. He is also the medical director for the WWE, and Chairman of the Scientific Advisory Committee for the Chuck Noll Foundation for Brain Injury Research.
Honors include: President of the International Congress of Neurological Surgery, Indiana University Distinguished Alumnus, and inductee into the Lou Holtz and National Fitness Halls of Fame. In 2018 he received the Humanitarian of the Year Award from the Jerome Bettis Foundation.
HBOT Legislation
State Senator Tom A. Wright
Senator Wright was elected to the Senate in 2018 and represents Senate District 14, which consists of parts of Brevard and Volusia Counties. He currently serves as Chair of the Senate Committee on Military and Veterans Affairs and Space. He also serves on four additional committees; The Committee on Children, Families and Elder Affairs; Commerce and Tourism; Environment and Natural Resources and the Joint Administrative Procedures Committee. He is Co-Chair of the Florida Space Caucus.
During the 2019 Legislative Session, Senator Wright's Alternative Treatment Options for Veterans passed the Florida Legislature. This bill will allow for a study to review alternative avenues for veterans who currently suffer from service connected injuries that have resulted in diagnoses of post-traumatic stress disorder or traumatic brain injury. It is awaiting the Governor's signature.
Senator Wright brings his own experiences to the table, having personally sponsored eight veterans to receive hyperbaric oxygen therapy; one of the five listed treatments in the bill. Of those veterans, all eight healed with resounding success.
Growing up in Minnesota, Senator Wright always was an entrepreneur. Starting in business for himself at age 23 he grew many various companies to successful futures. In his 50's he became more involved in serving others as his abilities and resources provided.
Throughout his personal life, Senator Wright has dedicated his time and effort to provide support on issues relating to our veterans, to eliminate the domestic abuse of women, children and animals. Now as a State Senator, he strives to make a positive difference in our great State of Florida.
Senator Wright moved to Florida in 2004 with his wife Cindy and they live in New Smyrna Beach, FL.
Changing the Treatment Paradigm of Brain Trauma with rTMS Therapy
Ryan J. Wakim, MD
www.mytransformations.com
Ryan Wakim is a psychiatrist who works to expand access to mental health care, addiction, and innovative treatments. Dr. Wakim sits as the acting President and CEO of an emerging behavioral health corporation, which includes TransforMationS. He regularly consults with numerous hospital systems, state boards, and criminal justice programs to develop standards of care rooted in evidence-based medicine, advancing mental health treatment within the region.
As a board-certified psychiatrist, Dr. Wakim specializes in human interaction, complex problem solving, and both cognitive and behavioral theories. He has used Neurostar TMS therapy for patients in his practice beginning in October 2017. The life-changing results he has seen since that time, including with a member of his own family, has provided him with patient outcomes and experiences never imagined with medications and therapy alone.
HBOT in chronic TBI, a randomized trial, and the culmination of 30 years of treatment and research
Expanding and unifying hyperbaric medicine: dosing of hyperbaric therapy across the spectrum of hydrostatic pressure, hyperoxia, and medical gases
Dr. Paul Harch, MD
www.hbot.com
Dr. Harch is a world-recognized leading expert in hyperbaric medicine with one of the largest practices in neurological hyperbaric medicine. He is a Clinical Professor of Medicine at Louisiana State University School of Medicine, Director of Hyperbaric Medicine at University Medical Center, New Orleans, which was opened in August, 2015, and former Director of the LSU Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship. He has presented nearly 200 lectures on hyperbaric medicine and authored more than 70 academic publications.
Dr. Harch will be giving lectures on the results of a randomized trial of HBOT in the treatment of chronic TBI that is the culmination of 30 years of clinical treatment and research, and a unifying lecture on hyperbaric medicine dosing across the entire spectrum of pressure and hyperoxia. The second lecture will seamlessly meld normobaric oxygen therapy with the Russian experience, "mild" hyperbaric therapy, and traditional hyperbaric therapy dosing.
Dr. Harch serves as the Chairperson of Hyperbaric Medicine International's Scientific Advisory Committee.
HBOT...a living testimony
Brigadier General Patt Maney, USA, (Ret.)
An ROTC graduate, General Maney served almost 37 years in the Army Reserve, including over eight years of active duty with service in Panama, Haiti, Bosnia and Afghanistan. In Bosnia, he served at the Office of the High Representative, an international peace implementation organization established by the Dayton Peace Accord, ultimately serving as the acting chief of staff. In Afghanistan, he was the senior advisor for the political sector for the US Ambassador and held the diplomatic rank of attaché. After 17 months in country, he was wounded in an IED blast and spent almost 20 months at Walter Reed Army Hospital. After a year as a patient at Walter Reed a physician family friend suggested he try hyperbaric oxygen therapy. He credits HBOT with "giving him his life back" and allowing him to complete a fulfilling judicial career with service to fellow veterans, teaching him that, "Hard Times Bring Good Things". Among his major military awards are the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star and the Purple Heart.
Maney currently serves as Civilian Aide to the Secretary of the Army (Florida-North) and on the Florida Supreme Court's Steering Committee on Problem Solving Courts. He is a retired Okaloosa County (FL) Court Judge. He served for six years on the Florida Supreme Court's Task Force on Mental Health and Substance Abuse, and previously served on the statutory Florida Defense Support Task Force and Florida's Suicide Prevention Coordinating Council. He was instrumental in establishing Florida's Veterans Treatment Courts and served four VA Secretaries for more than five years as a member of the VA Readjustment Advisory Committee.
Emerging Applications of Nutritional Ketosis: Disease Management to Operational Performance
Dominic P. D'Agostino, PH.D.
Dr. Dominic D'Agostino is a tenured Associate Professor in the Department of Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology at the University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine. He is also a Research Scientist at the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC). His hyperbaric research studies are supported by the Office of Naval Research (ONR) and Department of Defense (DoD), and conducted at USF's Hyperbaric Biomedical Research Laboratory.
His focus has been on developing and testing nutritional strategies and metabolic-based therapies for neurological disorders, seizures and cancer. He was a crew member on NASA NEEMO 22 and served as a research scientist and support diver for NEEMO 23. He has a personal interest in environmental medicine and methods to enhance safety and physiological resilience of military personnel in extreme environments.
Bob Schmidt
Bob Schmidt is director of the Pro Football Retired Players Association and the guiding vision behind the Home Field Advantage. He is also the Founder and President of the Vince Lombardi Foundation and the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Great American Broadband, Inc.
He is the former caretaker of his college football teammate, Hall of Famer Willie Wood, and has been a long-time advocate for former players. He is the former head coach of the Georgetown University Football Team.
Tim Murphy, PhD
Earning his degrees in psychology from the University of Pittsburgh (PhD), Cleveland State University (MA) and Wheeling Jesuit University (BA), he worked at hospitals in the Pittsburgh region including Children's Hospital, Magee Womens, Mercy, and West Penn and owned a multi-disciplinary private practice. At the University of Pittsburgh, he served as Assistant Professor in the School of Medicine as well as adjunct Associate Professor in the School of Public Health.
In 1996, he was elected to the Pennsylvania State Senate and reelected in 2000. While a state senator he established himself as a leader on healthcare public policy when he penned the historic Patient Bill of Rights law setting regulations for Managed Care.
He then was elected to eight terms in the United States Congress representing Southwestern Pennsylvania. His multiyear investigation into federal problems with mental health policy culminated in the comprehensive bill "Helping Families in Mental Health Crisis Act". Praised as the most substantial federal mental health reforms in over half a century, it was signed into law by President Obama in December 2016. Murphy served on the Energy and Commerce committee and several subcommittees including Health, Energy and Power, Environment and the Economy. In addition, he chaired the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation where he led several major congressional investigations.
Dr. Murphy volunteered and was commissioned an officer in the United State Navy Reserve in 2009. He served for eight years in the Medical Service Corps as a psychologist on an inpatient TBI/PTSD Unit at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center at Bethesda. Additional active duty time was aboard the aircraft carriers (USS Carl Vinson, USS Theodore Roosevelt and USS Ronald Reagan), and with Navy Special Warfare in Coronado CA, and Dam Neck VA. He achieved the rank of Commander. His medals include: Joint Service Commendation, Navy Commendation with Gold Star, Navy/Marine Corps Achievement, and Navy Unit Commendation among others. He served on a research team for the Defense Veterans Brain Injury Center on behavioral and psychological outcomes of TBI.
His numerous publications include research journal articles, trade magazine columns and s editorial columns in newspapers throughout the country and Europe. Dr. Murphy co-authored two books with Loriann Hoff-Oberlin: The Angry Child: Regaining Control When Your Child is Out of Control (2001) and Overcoming Passive Aggression: How to Stop Hidden Anger from Spoiling Your Relationships, Career and Happiness (first edition 2005, second edition 2016).
Murphy now practices as a psychologist specializing in the treatment of military, veterans and first responders.
He and his wife Nan live in suburban Pittsburgh. They have one daughter, a son in law and two beautiful grandchildren.
CEO of the Pro Football Retired Players Association
Bob Schmidt is the CEO of the Pro Football Retired Players Association and the guiding vision behind the Home Field Advantage. He is also the Founder and President of the Vince Lombardi Foundation and the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Great American Broadband, Inc. He is the former caretaker of his college football teammate, Hall of Famer Willie Wood, and has been a long-time advocate for former players. He is the former head coach of the Georgetown University Football Team.
In addition to Bob Schmidt, three Pro Football Hall of Famers, Joe DeLamielleure, Dave Robinson, Jack Youngblood will be in attendance to forward the conversation about the benefits of hyperbaric treatments for sports-related concussions and traumatic brain injuries.
Photoceucals - A molecular mechanisms driven raonale for the use of Photobiomodulaon therapies
Praveen R Arany, B.D.S., M.D.S., M.M.Sc., Ph.D.
Dr. Arany is trained as a dentist and oral pathologist. He completed a joint PhD-Residency program at Harvard University as a Harvard Presidential Scholar. He has two certificates in clinical translational research from Harvard Medical School and National Institute of Health. He pursued postdoctoral fellowships at Indian Institute of Sciences, Bangalore; National Cancer Institute, Bethesda and Harvard School of Engineering and Applied Sciences & Wyss Institute, Cambridge. Following his training, he was an Assistant Clinical Investigator at National Institute of Dental and Craniofacial Research, National Institutes of Health, Bethesda. He is currently a tenure-track Assistant Professor, Oral Biology, School of Dental Medicine, University at Buffalo, New York.
His research is predominantly focused on the molecular mechanisms and clinical translation of low dose light treatments, termed Photobiomodulation Therapy to alleviate pain or inflammation and promote tissue healing and regeneration. Work from his group has unraveled several molecular pathway that are enabling safe and effective clinical translation of this innovative treatment. His other areas of interest include smart (sense and respond, controlled release) biomaterial systems, dichotomy of wounds and tumors and TGF-β signaling.
Summary data on hyperbaric oxygen therapy for PTSD
Enrico M. Camporesi, MD
Dr. Camporesi graduated in Medicine from the University of Milano, Italy and specialized in Physiology and Anesthesiology from Duke University. His research has explored respiratory and exercise human responses to high pressure environments (The Atlantis series of deep dives) and treatment of diving accidents (DAN). He is a practicing anesthesiologist and educator (SUNY Syracuse and University of South Florida program director) and a practicing hyperbaric medicine physician (Memorial Hospital, Tampa).
-Past President of the Underwater and Hyperbaric Medicine Society (UHMS): 2000-2002
-Past Treasurer of UHMS: 2009-2011
-Editor-in-Chief, UHM Journal: 2015-present
-Contributor of multiple editions of HBO Committee Report; Last 14th Edition 2019
-UHMS Recipient of Alfred Behnke Award: 2019
NBIRR HBOT TBI Study: Results and Lessons Learned
Robert L. Beckman, Ph.D
Robert L. Beckman is the Chief Knowledge Office for the Foundation for the Study of Inflammatory Disease. Dr. Beckman has been building knowledge management systems most of his professional career, primarily in the Intelligence Community and DOD. He is currently helping set up new Clinical Trials researching the use of Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy in treating TBI and PTSD in brain-injured veterans and wounded warriors. He was co-author of the National Brain Injury Rescue and Rehabilitation observational study (NBIRR). He is responsible for sustaining and growing the national network of hyperbaric clinics behind the TreatNOW Coalition [ www.treatnow.org ] as well as improving the platform and repository for data collection and analysis. He is a former USAF KC-135 pilot and a Vietnam Veteran.
Treat a Concussion using Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Dr. Daphne Denham, MD
Dr. Dapne Denham is a board certified general surgeon who started practicing wound care and hyperbaric medicine over 10 years ago, to spend more time with her 6 children. Watching the effects of concussions on her children friends, she questioned the "wait and see" approach for acute concussions. Over the past 4 years acute concussions have been her passion. In July 2018 she moved from Chicago to Fargo, ND to continue her quest to change the standard of care for acute concussions. She will be presenting original research suggesting the efficacy of HBOT in the treatment of acute concussions in young athletes. Dr. Denham serves a member of Hyperbaric Medicine International's Council on Accreditation.
Improved oxygen utilization with bio-identical signaling technology
Hans Eng, President, Eng3 Corporation
Hans Eng is President and CEO of Eng3 Corporation, a Seattle-based company that produces applied biophysics technology for the US and international markets. His 32 years of experience with advanced medical technologies includes working for Johnson & Johnson in Europe and the formation, growth, and successful sale of a German medical implant company.
Hans has deep experience in research and development, production, and quality assurance for medical devices. An advanced Mechanical Engineering degree from the University of Applied Sciences, Berlin, combined with his background in material science and proteomics enabled Hans to develop the patented technology that underlies Eng3's NanoVi™ products.
Neurofeedback in the Treatment of Neurological and Psychological Trauma
Mary Lee Esty, LCSW-C, Ph.D.
Mary Lee Esty, LCSW-C, Ph.D. is President of the Brain Wellness and Biofeedback Center of Washington, Bethesda, MD, and a Senior Fellow of the Biofeedback Certification International Alliance in Biofeedback and Neurofeedback. The Center provides biofeedback and neurofeedback treatments for symptoms TBI and PTS, including chronic headache, insomnia, fatigue, cognitive problems, and depression. Her first research for TBI was done with NIH funding through the Kessler Rehabilitation Hospital published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation in 2001.
Continuing neurofeedback research treating Iraq/Afghanistan (OEF/OIF) veterans for TBI and PTSD has led to more extensive ongoing research with this complicated problem. Pilot study data are in The Journal of Neuropsychiatry & Clinical Neurosciences, 2012. Recent publications are in Military Medicine Research. She recently completed an OEF/OIF study with the Traumatic Injury Research program in the military medical school in Bethesda (USUHS).
Conquering Concussion, by Dr. Esty and C.M. Shifflett, defines numerous effects of concussion: short and long-term physical, social, emotional, and metabolic effects that present therapeutic challenges to health care providers.
Why The <bleep> Are We Still Having this Debate for TBI Treatment?
Dr. Xavier Figueroa, PhD
Dr. Figueroa is co-founder and President of the Brain Health & Healing Foundation, and former Director of Scientific Research at the Restorix Research Institute. Dr. Figueroa has been performing neurological clinical research since 1995 in the field of Alzheimer's research, as well as basic research in neuron biology, cancer research, bioengineering and the biophysics of water in cells. He is currently the owner and Director of Clinical and Scientific Research of Sciencia Incognita Consulting LLC, a consulting and management firm. Sciencia Incognita focuses on providing expert scientific advice on specialty areas of biology, biotechnology, neurobiology and design of clinical trials and basic research experiments. Dr. Figueroa serves on Hyperbaric Medicine International's Board of Directors.
Safety First and Foremost: In the Hyperbaric Environment
Thomas M. Fox MAS, MS, CHT,ICHT
Tom Fox is currently the Research Physiologist for the Hyperbaric Institute for Research and Training, a division of the Center Hyperbare de L'Ile, Pincourt QC. He has worked in the field of Clinical Hyperbaric Oxygen for over the 30 years. Upon his departure from the military Mr. Fox established American Hyperbarics Inc. (AHI), a full service company providing hyperbaric service implementation, training and operational support.
In his last assignment in the military, he served as the Chief of the Atmospherics Branch of the U.S. Army School of Aviation Medicine, Fort Rucker Alabama. In this capacity, he was responsible for hyperbaric/hypobaric operations and training of US and NATO aviators, flight surgeons and flight medics. Mr. Fox is a Senior Army Aviator, an Aviation Safety Officer and flew twelve years as a Medical Evacuation for the US Army.
Mr. Fox holds a Masters in Aeronautical Science from Embry Riddle Aeronautical University and a Master's of Science in Counseling and Psychology from Troy State University at Dothan. Mr. Fox is also a graduate of the US Army Command and General Staff College.
His experience in the successful integration of clinical hyperbaric oxygen into the medical services of three different countries in three different languages led to his selection as the Vice President for Operations and Training for the American Association for Hyperbaric Awareness (AAHA). Working in cooperation with Congressional leaders and governmental agencies, AAHA is advancing the understanding of Hyperbaric oxygen therapy within mainstream medicine by demonstrating its value as a therapeutic option.
Pulsed Photobiomodulation Therapy using LEDs Improves Cerebral Blood Flow and Cognition in Veterans with Chronic Traumatic Brain Injury
Dr. Gregory Hipskind, MD, PhD
Dr. Hipskind is a nationally recognized expert in using SPECT brain imaging to evaluate traumatic and toxic brain injuries. He will be presenting original research on a recently-published clinical trial that suggests that LLLT can be used to effectively treat chronic TBI. Dr. Hipskind will also offer insights into the similarities and differences of SPECT brain imaging between chronic TBI patients treated with LLLT and patients treated with HBOT.
Advanced Neurodiagnostics and Data Analytics in Pre and Post Treatment Measurement and Efficacy
John A. Kelley, Jr.
John Kelley is the Chairman and CEO of CereHealth Corp., a brain imaging and data analytics company with a proprietary, scalable AI platform. The Company is focused on establishing its position as a world leader in multivariable analysis of quantitative biomarkers for central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
The Company's CereMetrix™ platform helps solve the problem of untimely, limited information available to physicians and researchers that delays chronic CNS patients receiving access to the right – often life-saving – treatments.
1.2 billion in the world struggle from a brain-based disorder and misdiagnosis rates range from 19% to 69%
Almost 40% of patients receiving mental health treatment dropout due to ineffectiveness
Bringing new brain health-related therapies to market can take up to 10 years and millions of dollars due to flawed protocols, arduous, delayed data analysis and avoidable amendments in clinical research.
CereMetrix's patented technology and IP uses AI machine learning technologies to provide clinicians and researchers with actionable, real-time insights to quickly and more accurately identify and analyze key biomarkers through its:
Largest database of vetted, structured brain health data collected over a 10-year period
Real-time insights eliminate the need for a team of data scientists
Analysis of multiple datasets to correlate common characteristics among patient populations
Browser-based – access anytime, anywhere technology
Scalable platform that can be applied to multiple brain health datasets
8,000+ CNS patient registry
LLLT Clinical Research
Lew Lim
Lew Lim is the Founder & CEO of Vielight Inc. He is the co-inventor of several wearable photobiomodulation (PBM) low level light therapy devices, and has been recognized for the development of the intranasal light therapy systems, particularly to address neurological issues.
His work on Alzheimer's disease is now in a clinical trial with promising results. He continuously works with researchers to find new solutions to various difficult medical conditions that can be easily used by the patients. He owns or co-owns several issued and pending patents in the field of internets and PBM.
He is a naturopathic doctor and engineer with a strong background in corporate finance. He also has certifications in medical neuroscience and human physiology. He obtained his degrees and diplomas from the University of California at Berkeley, University of Sheffield, Duke University, The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants, UK and other institutions.
Cannabis and Brain Health
Michael D. Lewis, MD, MPH, MBA, FACPM, FACN
Doctor Lewis will lecturing on the role our endogenous cannabinoid system plays in brain health and how nature gives us the opportunity to achieve better balance through the use of omega-3 fatty acids and cannabis, particularly non-psychoactive, broad spectrum industrial hemp.
Michael D. Lewis, MD, MPH, MBA, FACPM, FACN, is an expert on nutritional interventions for brain health, particularly the prevention and rehabilitation of brain injury. In 2012 upon retiring as a Colonel after 31 years in the U.S. Army, he founded the nonprofit, Brain Health Education and Research Institute. He is a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and Tulane University School of Medicine. Dr. Lewis is board-certified and a Fellow of the American College of Preventive Medicine and American College of Nutrition. He completed post-graduate training at Walter Reed Army Medical Center, Johns Hopkins University, and Walter Reed Army Institute of Research.
Doctor Lewis is in private practice in Potomac, MD, where he focuses on helping veterans and other patients regain their brain health often months or years after a head injury. He is the author of When Brains Collide: What every athlete and parent should know about the prevention and treatment of concussions and head injuries.
Photobiomodulation to Improve Cognition in TBI/PTSD and Retired, Professional Football Players with possible CTE
Margaret A. Naeser, PhD
Margaret Naeser, PhD, is located at the Boston VA Medical Center, and is Research Professor of Neurology, Boston University School of Medicine. Since 2009, she has studied the effect of red/near-infrared (NIR) light-emitting diodes (LED) placed over the scalp/brain to treat chronic, traumatic brain injury (TBI), PTSD, stroke/aphasia, dementia, Gulf War Illness, and most recently, retired, professional football players possibly developing chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE).
She has a strong interest in neuroplasticity and utilizing transcranial photobiomodulation (tPBM) to promote neuromodulation for brain recovery. This includes studying changes in functional connectivity on fMRI scans within specific, intrinsic neural networks which are damaged (but not destroyed), in various central nervous system disorders. She has had VA-/ NIH-funded research for over 40 years, with early emphasis on neuroanatomy of stroke location in the brain, on CT/MRI scans in patients who have language problems (aphasia).
She has over 100 publications. She is on the editorial board, Photobiomodulation, Photomedicine and Laser Surgery (PMLS) and Fellow, American Society for Lasers in Medicine and Surgery (ASLMS). Full disclosure, her current tPBM research with TBI is funded by Vielight, Inc. (Toronto).
HBOT in the treatment of Autism
Dr. Tami Peterson, PhD
Dr. Peterson has worked as a specialist in autism for nearly three decades. Her doctoral dissertation was on the application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the treatment of autism. She is currently the chief executive officer of the Oxford Recovery Center in Brighton, MI, where she has accumulated extensive data on the role of HBOT in helping young children with autism. Dr. Peterson serves as a member of Hyperbaric Medicine International's Council on Accreditation.
A Synergistic Approach: Genetics impact on the treatment of Autism
Dr. Christian Bogner, MD
Dr. Bogner is continuously striving to bring forth cutting-edge research for effective therapeutic options. Having lectured both nationally and internationally on autism spectrum disorders, his goal is to optimize each affected individual's path for recovery by integrating SNP genotyping, neurotransmitter analysis, hyperbaric oxygen, applied behavior analysis and nutrition coaching.
These principles lead him with his team of experts to launch the ARTS (Autism Recovery Thru Synergy) program at the Oxford Recovery Center in Michigan. With the focus on immune dysregulation, methylation genetics, neurotransmitter imbalances, the molecular mechanisms underlying NRF-2 activation, as well as targeting toxic environmental bio-accumulations, root causes are addressed and then individually targeted.
Exploiting Cancer Metabolism with Hyperbaric Oxygen
Dr. Angela Poff, PhD
Dr. Poffis a Research Associate at the University of South Florida, studying non-toxic metabolic-targeted therapies for cancer and neurological diseases. She specializes in studying low carbohydrate and ketogenic nutrition, including ketogenic diets and exogenous ketone supplements. She has a B.A. in Biochemistry and Molecular Biology from Hendrix College, and a M.S. and Ph.D. in Medical Sciences with a concentration in Molecular Pharmacology and Physiology from the University of South Florida.
HBOT in the treatment of Opioid Dependence
Dr. Raymond Quock, PhD
Raymond M. Quock is currently Professor of Psychology and Affiliate Professor of Neuroscience at Washington State University in Pullman, Washington. He received his B.S. degree in biology from the University of San Francisco, while working during the summers in the laboratory of famed opioid researcher E. Leong Way at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine. Dr. Quock received his Ph.D. in pharmacology from the University of Washington. He has been an academic researcher at the University of the Pacific School of Pharmacy, the Marquette University School of Dentistry, the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford, and the Washington State University College of Pharmacy. Dr. Quock has published over 140 papers in neuropsychopharmacology.
Hyperbaric Oxygen and Diabetic Foot Ulcers: Is there any evidence or is the evidence based on experience?
Jyesh B. Shah, MD, UHM(ABPM), CWSP, FAPWCA, FCCWS, FUHM, FACP, FACHM
Dr. Shah a highly sought after expert in the application of hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) in wound care and has presented at over 200 national and international conferences. He is the president of the American College of Hyperbaric Medicine. (www.achm.org) He is author of Textbook of Chronic Wound Care: An Evidence-Based Approach to Diagnosis and Treatment (2018), Wound Care Certification Study Guide (2016), twenty published scientific papers, and numerous articles and reviews.
HBOT Potpourri, a collection of take away points and information from various publications and current research that you may have missed
E. George Wolf, Jr., MD, UHM
Dr. Wolf is board certified in hyperbaric medicine, has 32+ years medical practice, 15+ years in hyperbaric medicine, and 21 publications, including a chapter in Wound Care Practice.
Dr. George Wolf received his MD in 1977 from the University of Alabama, his MS in Aerospace Medicine in 1982 from Wright State University, and his MS in Health Care Management in 1990 from Webster University at Ft Sam Huston, TX.
Dr. Wolf began his career in the Air Force in 1979, became a Flight Surgeon and held a number of positions as Chief of Aerospace Medicine, positions of command, and in research. After completing the USAF Hyperbaric Medicine Fellowship he became Director of the Davis Hyperbaric Laboratory at Books AFB, where he directed the Air Force clinical hyperbaric medicine program. He retired in the grade of Colonel after 20+ years of service.
In 2000, he joined Wound Specialty Associate in San Antonio, serving as Clinical Director of Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine at Methodist Hospital, and as wound care specialist at Nix Wound Care & Hyperbaric Medicine Center. He is now a hyperbaric physician and wound care specialist at Wilford Hall Medical Center in San Antonio.
Veterinary Speakers
Hyperbaric Oxygen In the Beginning... to the Present and ...Hope in the Future
Dennis T. (Tim) Crowe, Jr., DVM, DACVS, DACVECC, FCCM, DACHM, NREMT-I, CFF
Dr. Crowe is chief of staff of Pet Emergency Clinics and Specialty Hospital in Ventura and Thousand Oaks, Calif. He is president of Veterinary Surgery, Emergency, and Critical Care Services and Consulting in Bogart, Ga. Dr. Crowe is one of the founding members of the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care. He is also a diplomate of the American College of Veterinary Surgeons, American College of Hyperbaric Medicine and a fellow in the American College of Critical Care Medicine. He is a certified fire fighter, nationally registered EMT-I and a paramedic instructor at Lanier Technical College in Oakwood, Ga.
Dr. Crowe is recognized by many as the father of Veterinary Hyperbaric Medicine. Dr. Diane Levitan, VMD, described Dr. Crowe as "a genius and legend" among Veterinarians practicing Hyperbaric Medicine. "Although not the first to publish on HBOT, he had the greatest impact on spreading both the knowledge and the technology of not only HBOT but so many devices and techniques that have advanced our profession.
Zoobiquity and HBOT
Cheryl Braswell D.V.M. DACVECC CHT-V CVPP
Dr. Braswell has been practicing veterinary medicine for 40 years, graduating from the University of Georgia in 1979. She originally started her career as an associate small animal general practitioner. After 5 years she established her own business and continued in general practice for the next 17 years. Having retired from general practice in 2005, she pursued a residency in small animal emergency and critical care. In addition to her diplomate status in the American College of Veterinary Emergency and Critical Care (2012), Dr. Braswell is a Certified Veterinary Hyperbaric Technologist (2013) and Certified Veterinary Pain Practitioner. She is currently enrolled in a program for Certification in Veterinary Hospice and Palliative Care.
Dr. Braswell served as a Clinical Associate Professor for the College of Veterinary Medicine at Western University in Pomona, California before moving back to the Tennessee area in 2015. She especially enjoys teaching in the clinical setting, routinely supervising externs and interns. Most recently, Dr. Braswell has developed a sincere passion for care of veterinary patients with life-limiting diagnoses. She believes there is a place for palliative medicine and hospice care of veterinary patients seen in the emergent setting.
Dr. Braswell maintains active participation in the community. Historically, her focus has been on providing wellness care for pets of the homeless as well as contributing support of the care of animals in local shelters. She enjoys gardening, performance competition with her canine companion and family which now includes two granddaughters. She has two daughters, Kathryn, who practices in the field of oriental medicine (human) and is an RN, and Veronica, who is now in her General Rotating Equine Internship at the University of Cambridge.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy in the Emergency and critical care realm in small animal veterinary medicine
Marti Drum, DVM, PhD
Dr. Drum grew up riding and showing Thoroughbred horses which led to an interest in Veterinary Sports Medicine and Physical Rehabilitation. She received her DVM from Colorado State University in 2006. Dr. Drum also received a PhD in Equine Orthopedics from the Colorado State University Equine Orthopedic Research Center in 2006 where her research focused on subchondral bone density mapping in racehorses and non-racing horses.
Dr. Drum is the primary supervising clinician for the Small Animal Rehabilitation service and a Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Drum has a widely varied background, drawing from her experiences with Physical Rehabilitation in multiple species, including horses, camelids, pigs, sheep, chickens, avian/exotic pets, zoo animals and of course dogs and cats. Dr. Drum's current research interests involve Osteoarthritis, Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT), Extracorporeal Shockwave Therapy, Physical Rehabilitation, and Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy.
The Next Big Thing in Pancreatitis Why You Should Use Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy
Dennis R. Geiser BS, DVM, CHT-V
Dr. Geiser is currently the Assistant Dean for Organizational Development and Outreach at the College of Veterinary Medicine, University of Tennessee. He completed his BS degree in microbiology at Colorado State University and his Doctor of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Illinois in 1972.
He was the president of the Tennessee Veterinary Medical Association in 2012. He currently directs the small and large animal hyperbaric medicine program at the UT Veterinary Medical Center and is advisory to College's regenerative medicine program. He chairs the committee that developed the hyperbaric veterinary technician certification program for veterinarians and veterinary technicians and initiated team training programs in animal hyperbaric medicine. Co-founder of the Veterinary Hyperbaric Medicine Society (VHMS).
Veterinary Surgery, Rehabilitation, and Hyperbaric Medicine…..Total Wellness Approach
Dena Lodato, DVM, MS, DACVS, CCRP
Originally from New Jersey, Dr. Dena Lodato earned her Bachelor of Science from Rutgers University, majoring in Animal Science with a pre-veterinary option. She then received her doctorate from Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine in 2008. After graduation, she completed a rotating small animal internship at Louisiana State University followed by a surgical internship at the Louisiana Veterinary Referral Center. She then returned to Mississippi State University for a surgical residency, earning her board certification in 2015.
Dr. Lodato has completed several research projects in multiple areas including cranial cruciate ligament stabilization and osteoarthritis. She has had numerous publications in peer-reviewed veterinary journals, and has presented abstracts and continuing education seminars at both national and state conferences. In addition to receiving multiple scholarships for academic accomplishments, she was inducted into Phi Zeta Veterinary Honor Society and won the Nestle-Purina Resident Research Grant.
Dr. Lodato's areas of interest include physical rehabilitation, orthopedics, wound management, regenerative medicine, upper respiratory surgery, and osteoarthritis.
Hyperbaric Oxygen as adjunctive therapy for challenging large animal medicine and surgery cases
Alberto J. Rullan-Mayol, VMD
Dr. Alberto Rullan founded Performance Equine Veterinary Services in 2009. This practice focuses mainly on treating performance-related problems in horses. Dr. Rullan's goal is to provide an accurate diagnosis in order to provide recovery foalthe best available treatment for poor performing horses and/or horses with laminitis. Dr. Rullan also provides consulting services through the state of Florida for Paso Fino horses.
Dr. Rullan graduated from the University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine in 2006. In 2002, he received his Bachelor of Science degree from Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Rullan was assigned a one-year equine Alberto in school internship at Louisiana State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital and Clinic where he obtained advanced training in diagnostic and therapeutic techniques in equine medicine and surgery.
Dr. Rullan frequently travels to broaden his veterinary knowledge. He continues his studies in laminitis treatment, lameness diagnostics and treatment methods, and the use of stem cells and regenerative therapy in equine injury treatment and recovery. He is also very active in volunteering with the Equitation Initiative, a non-profit international organization that is dedicated to providing veterinary care to horses in less fortunate, first world communities and teaching basic veterinary care to the people in these communities.
Meg Miller Turpin, P.A., DVM, DACVIM
Meg Turpin is the owner and founder of Equine Medicine Specialists of South Florida. She started this business in 2004. It is a mobile specialty referral practice. They specialize in internal medicine in horses, which includes working up the respiratory, cardiac, gastrointestinal, nervous, neuromuscular, endocrine and cutaneous systems. These cases are worked up on the farms or after referral to an equine hospital for farther critical care management.
THE Equine Hyperbaric Center of South Florida was established in 2008. Dr. Turpin and Dr. Byron Reid share 50% ownership of this company. This facility is located on Dr. Byron Reid's property which houses an equine referral hospital known as Reid & Associates. Occasionally small animals to include dogs, cats, and sea turtles are also treated in their oxygen chamber.
Meg Turpin acquired her veterinary degree from the Atlantic Veterinary College at the University of Prince Edward Island in 1995. She completed an internship at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital from 1995 to 1996 in Lexington, Kentucky, and she completed a residency in large animal internal medicine at New Bolton Center, the University of Pennsylvania, in 1998. She became a Diplomate certified in large animal internal medicine in the year 2000. She worked as an associate for Reid & Associates from 1998 through 2004.
Dr. Turpin attended the Hyperbaric Oxygen Program at the Nix Medical Center in the fall of 2008 and got certified as a technician in Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy at that time.
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Marriage God's Way: Are You Listening?
I recently received a Family Life Moment with You blog. The topic was one that I am quite familiar with and one that I have probably addressed in a previous blog, that being the need for husbands and wives to be better listeners.
Many of us (especially us men) are rightly accused of not listening very well. We rarely stop and take time to focus our attention--to really hear--what our spouse is trying to tell us. Instead, we quickly say things like, "That's dumb, honey. You shouldn't feel that way. You're blowing this all out of proportion." Those are statements that come from not really seeking to listen and understand where our wife or husband is coming from.
During serious conversations or conflicts, you need to stop and listen, ask questions or paraphrase what your spouse is saying in order to understand what he or she really means. Asking a good question can often be like an emotional crowbar to dislodge how somebody really feels.
Listening is another way of saying, "You're important to me, and I love you."
Then the last line of this quote from Family Life hit me between the eyes – "Listening is another way of saying, 'You're important to me and I love you." Ooouch! Have you ever noticed that it seems that God does not always play fair when He wants to get your attention?
Assuming that God is not into texting or tweeting I'd better carve out some time to listen to Him.


Barrier® Organic Foaming Body Wash is an organic, all-natural, antimicrobial body wash formulated for athletes - although it's just as suitable for anybody who cares about keeping their skin healthy while preserving their skin's natural flora.
Barrier Body Wash contains an incredible 2% concentration of pure, organic tea tree and eucalyptus essential oils, which are widely known for their antimicrobial properties. You won't find such a high concentration in competing products; most body washes are formulated with cost savings and fragrance in mind, not efficacy.
This is a serious, high-quality product for those who demand the best! We don't mask anything with perfumes; the invigorating aromas are given off by the active essential oils that give Barrier Body Wash its functional properties.
Athletes and individuals in contact sports are much more likely to contract skin infections than the average person. It's not uncommon for athletes to miss games and practices due to a skin infection; in some cases it may disqualify them from competition altogether.
Barrier Body Wash is formulated with both prevention and recovery in mind. For best results, use it immediately after training/exercise - as well as during your regular showers.
There are many skin infections that can knock you out of the game: ringworm, staph, impetigo, herpes, MRSA, jock itch and athlete's foot - just to name a few. The key to keeping your skin healthy is regular preventative maintenance, as well as immediate post-exposure cleansing with an antimicrobial agent.
Antibiotic resistance has become a global concern; some conventional antibiotic cleansers are clearly losing their efficacy, and, even worse, they may be contributing to antibiotic resistance.
Tea tree oil is amazingly complex. It contains over 98 chemical compounds and, through the course of evolution, has become an effective antimicrobial agent which antibiotic-resistant bacteria cannot yet adapt to. And, unlike harsh commercial antibiotic agents, tea tree oil leaves your skin's natural flora intact*.
Melaleuca alternifolia - commonly known as tea tree oil - has had plenty of published studies confirming its antimicrobial, anti-inflammatory and other medicinal properties. The same goes for eucalyptus essential oil.
For example, a study* accessible in the US National Library of Medicine concluded that "a wealth of in vitro data now supports the long-held beliefs that [tea tree oil] has antimicrobial and anti-inflammatory properties". On the subject of resistance to the antimicrobial properties of tea tree oil, this same study concluded that "resistance to conventional antibiotics has not been demonstrated to influence susceptibility to [tea tree oil], suggesting that cross-resistance does not occur".
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Ingi Gardar Erlendsson, composer, is the world´s foremost Thranophone performer and plays the instrument´s version #2.
Ingi Gardar Erlendsson (b. 1980) studied composition with the composers Yannis Kyriakides and Gilius van Bergeijk at the Royal Conservatory in Den Haag from 2007-2009. His works have been performed at various places on various occasions worldwide. Ingi Gardar is a member of the composers' collective S.L.Á.T.U.R. (Society of artistically obtrusive composers around Reykjavík) and performs with groups such as Hestbak, Borko, Fengjastrútur, Benni Hemm Hemm, Skeylja, Valdimar, Kippi Kanínus, Stórsveit Nix Noltes and many more. Currently residing in Reykjavík with his girlfriend Vala and their three children, Ísold Anna, Frosti Pétur and Jökull Ingi.


Infographics. That is where you create an informatively friendly presentation in picture to share with a targeted segment of individuals. However, did you know that these little gems can increase your brand's productivity? They can, here's how. Business Work Flow Within the structure of business there are 4 major types of people. While distinctly different, … Continue reading "Increase Productivity with Infographics – Facts Everyone Should be Talking About"


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Part of the NOW Series
Life Under Taliban Rule: "Exactly What I Feared"
Great Power CompetitionU.S. Foreign PolicyHuman RightsAfghanistan
In this edition of Wilson Center NOW, we are joined by Michael Kugelman, Deputy Director of the Asia Program and Senior Associate for South Asia, and Farahnaz Ispahani, Senior Fellow at the Religious Freedom Institute and former member of the National Assembly of Pakistan. They discuss life under the Taliban regime in Afghanistan with U.S. and NATO forces having exited that country after 20 years of conflict.
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Senior Fellow, Religious Freedom Institute
Deputy Director and Senior Associate for South Asia
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Director of Digital Programming; Moderator, Wilson Center NOW
The Asia Program promotes policy debate and intellectual discussions on U.S. interests in the Asia-Pacific as well as political, economic, security, and social issues relating to the world's most populous and economically dynamic region. Read more
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Botswana va ser un dels pocs països que vaig mantenir un elevat creixement del seu economia des del 1966, any de la seva independència. No obstant això, el creixement va caure a baix del 5% en els anys 2007 i 2008, i va sofrir una forta retracció el 2009, sent que la indústria va sofrir una reducció de gairebé 30%. A través d'una disciplina fiscal i una eficient gerència, el país es va transformar d'un dels més pobres del món en una economia de renda mitjana, amb un PIB per capita de 14.100 dòlars el 2008. Dos importants bancs d'inversió classifiquen el país com un dels millors en termes de risc de crèdit en Àfrica.

La mineria de diamant va ajudar l'expansió econòmica i actualment representa més d'1/3 del producte interior brut, entre el 70 i el 80% de les exportacions i prop de meitat de les rendes del govern. La gran dependència del país d'un únic producte de luxe en les seves exportacions va ser un factor crític en la forta retracció econòmica el 2009. Altres sectors d'importància són el turisme, els serveis financers i la ramaderia de subsistència.

Malgrat l'atur ser, segons dades oficials, solament el 7,5% de la força de treball el 2007, estimatives no oficials adonen de gairebé 40%. Els índexs d'infecció pel HIV estan entre els més elevats del món, i amenacen els impressionants guanys econòmics del país. També s'espera una retracció de la producció de diamants en les properes dues dècades, la qual cosa pot significar una forta reducció del creixement en llarg termini.

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America's Second Largest Mall Opens in New Jersey
Visitors to the American Dream mega entertainment and shopping complex in East Rutherford, N.J., ride Dora's Sky Railway, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
The second-largest mall in America has opened its doors in the state of New Jersey.
The mall, called American Dream, has been in development for more than 20 years. The $5-billion project has more than 450 different stores and places to eat. The mall also has major park rides, an indoor ski hill and water slides.
American Dream is the second-largest U.S. mall after the Mall of America, which is in the Midwestern state of Minnesota.
American Dream will open in stages over several months. The first part of the mall to open, on October 25, was the Nickelodeon Universe park. The park contains more than 35 rides and other activities, says the mall's website.
Workmen toil in part of the unfinished retail section of the American Dream mega entertainment and shopping complex in East Rutherford, N.J., Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
The DreamWorks water park is set to open on November 27. Next to open will be the ski hill, which is described as "North America's only indoor real-snow park."
The mall's massive collection of stores is set to open in March 2020.
When plans for the American Dream mall first started, physical stores were more important for most Americans. Malls were a good place to buy many different items in one space.
But the rise in internet shopping has led to financial struggles for many malls in the United States.
Sabrina Piliero, with World Ice Events, practices on the rink at the American Dream mega entertainment and shopping complex in East Rutherford, N.J., Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
Economic experts are wondering whether the new American Dream mall will draw enough people to be a financial success.
A 2017 report from Switzerland-based banker Credit Suisse estimated that up to 25 percent of American malls will close by 2022. The report says such closures would be the result of the increasing popularity of internet shopping and several major store closings in recent years.
Officials from American Dream say they expect to draw 40 million visitors during the first year. They are hoping that being just 16 kilometers from New York City's Manhattan area will help bring in people from the city to spend money.
Visitors to the American Dream mega entertainment and shopping complex in East Rutherford, N.J., use the Nickelodeon Universe theme park, Friday, Oct. 25, 2019. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
"You can make it your backyard playground if you live in Manhattan or even if you're in New Jersey," Ken Downing, an official with the mall's developer, told The Associated Press. "It's a staycation. So, it's a little bit of competing with mindset and emotion, far more than a property, or even Disneyland."
But some economic experts are not sure whether American Dream will be successful in the long run.
Jason Goldberg, an officer with marketing company Publicis Communications, told the AP, "This development will either sink or swim." He added, "It's going to be tough to get a lot of attention when you are next to a much bigger amusement park - Manhattan."
I'm Bryan Lynn.
The Associated Press reported on this story. Bryan Lynn adapted the report for VOA Learning English, with additional information from the American Dream website. Ashley Thompson was the editor.
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mall – n. large, covered shopping area
skiing – n. sport involving moving over show wearing skis
stage – n. a period of development
backyard – n. an area around where a person lives
staycation – n. a holiday that someone spends in their own country or at home
(in the) long run – phr. at a time in the future
tough – adj. difficult
amusement park – n. a large area with rides, shows and other activities
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Born in 1987, Sebastian Bohren completed his training in Zürich, Lucerne, and Munich with Zakhar Bron, Robert Zimansky, Igor Karsko, and Ingolf Turban. He received further instruction from Ana Chumachenco and Hansheinz Schneeberger.
With his expressive, soulful playing, Bohren has quickly established himself as one of the most interesting violinists of his generation. Ninety concerts each year as a soloist and chamber musician lead the young musician around the globe. He appears as a soloist with the Sinfonieorchester Basel, Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Luzerner Sinfonieorchester, Staatskapelle St. Petersburg, Orchestra di Padova, Zürcher Kammerorchester, Musikkollegium Winterthur and Argovia Philharmonic under the direction of Andrew Litton, James Gaffigan, Patrick Lange, Elim Chan, Muhai Tang, and Heinrich Schiff. In 2018 he will make his debut at the Lucerne Festival.
Sebastian Bohren's recording of Beethoven's Violin Concerto, released in 2016 with RCA Red Seal, won enthusiastic acclaim from the press. In 2017 another recording followed featuring violin concertos of Mendelssohn, Hartmann, and Schubert as well as a digitally-released live album with works by Peteris Vasks and Gija Kancheli. With the ensemble CHAARTS and Gabor Takacs-Nagy, he will record the Mozart violin concertos in autumn 2018.
The Zürich-based violinist still maintains close ties with his home, the canton of Aargau. In 2015 he was granted a sabbatical year by the Aargauer Kuratorium, and in summer 2015 he served as Festival Artist at the Boswiler Sommer festival. He successfully directs his own concert series, the Stretta Concerts, in Brugg. 2015 also marked the release of his first CD, on which he performs Ignaz Pleyel's rarely-heard violin concerto.
He plays an instrument by G.B. Guadagnini (Parma 1776) from a Swiss private collection.
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10 Travel Movies Part 2
1. Eurotrip (2004)
This teen adventure comedy follows an American teenager in search of his German pen pal. With his best friend in tow, the two set out on their adventure, which takes them to London, Paris, Amsterdam, Bratislava, Berlin, and Rome.
2. In Bruges (2008)
Photo Credit: Focus Pictures
Starring Colin Farrell and Brendan Gleeson, this movie follows two Irish hitmen who are sent to Bruges, Belgium by their boss to await further orders after a hit job goes wrong. While one loves the city, the other feels nothing but contempt for it. Their stay in Bruges is nothing short of boring as their adventures take them across the city.
3. The Way Back (2010)
Inspired by a memoir written by a former Polish WWII prisoner of war, Sławomir Rawicz, who escaped and made a 4000 mile trek across Siberia and south to British India. His journey included 6 other people who escaped the prison, and all must survive the harshness of Mother Nature. While there is some dispute about whether the story is real or not, the movie itself is worth seeing.
4. Up In The Air (2009)
Photo Credit: DreamWorks
Up in the Air is a comedy-drama film about a corporate employee (played by George Clooney) who travels across the United States to help businesses downsize by firing or laying off workers. Living out of a suitcase, his goal is to reach a million frequent flyer miles but that goal is threatened when he meets the woman of his dreams, who is also a frequent flyer.
5. Kon Tiki (2012)
A different kind of travel film, Kon Tiki is a Norwegian film about the 1947 Kon-Tiki expedition. The expedition saw five people build a balsawood raft using only materials that would have been available to pre-Columbian South Americans. The leader of the expedition, Thor Heyerdahl, sets out to prove that people from South America were capable of crossing the Pacific Ocean, without modern technologies, to inhabit Polynesia.
6. The Lord Of The Rings (2001-2003)
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Although set in a fantasy world, all three Lord of the Rings movies (and The Hobbit trilogy) were filmed on location in New Zealand. As the Fellowship of the Ring make their way to Mordor to destroy the one ring, they visit many places that are incredibly beautiful. If fantasy is not your thing, then at least watch it for the scenery because I guarantee, you will not be disappointed.
7. 7 Years In Tibet (1997)
This movie is loosely based on the true story of Austrian mountaineer, Heinrich Harrer, and his experiences in Tibet from 1944 - 1951. During these years, he meets and becomes a tutor to the 14th and current Dalai Lama. They became close friends, which lasted until Harrer's death in 2006.
8. Point Break (2015)
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This is probably my most favourite film on this list. Point Break follows an extreme sport athlete turned FBI agent (played by Luke Bracey) who infiltrates a group of extreme athletes suspected of committing heists. Keeping his cover means completing the Ozaki 8, which involves performing 8 stomach dropping, dangerous, and extreme ordeals. These ordeals take the FBI agent and the other members of the group all over the world.
9. Amélie (2001)
This film follows Amélie (Audrey Tatou), a waitress, who finds a long lost treasure in her apartment, which belonged to a former occupant. Upon returning this item and seeing the effect it has on him, she decides to make others happy, and does so by traveling to all parts of Paris. Along the way, she finds a little love in a man who collects discarded photo booth photos.
10. P.S. I Love You (2007)
Set partly in Ireland and partly in the US, this film is about Holly Kennedy who grieves after the death of her Irish husband, Gerry. Knowing that she would need help with grieving, Gerry sent a number of letters and packages to Holly to be delivered at future dates, and involve getting her to travel, try new things, and reminisce about how they met.
I watched this before I went to Ireland, but I couldn't get to all of the spots that were featured in the movie. Since I'll be going back in a couple months, I'll be sure to get some pictures in :)
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