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Caracals as Pets
When it comes to breeds, cat lovers have their pick of the litter with common types like the Persian and Maine Coon. What about more exotic cats? While lions, tigers, and leopards are generally confined to zoos and nature preserves, residents of certain states can keep smaller wildcats as pets.
In Arizona, Arkansas, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maine, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, North Dakota, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Texas, and South Dakota, it's legal for licensed individuals to purchase and own caracals, a distinctive-looking wildcat.
To read more on this story, click here: Caracals as Pets
Labels: Caracal, Cat, Cat Health, Exotic Pet, Feline, Kitten, Persian Lynx, Pet, Pet Adoption, Pet Caracal, Wildcat, Zoo
Information about COVID-19, Pets, and Other Animals
A number of animals worldwide have been infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, including pets like cats and dogs, farmed mink, and large cats, gorillas, and otters in zoos, sanctuaries, and aquariums. Reptiles and birds have not been affected by this virus. The risk of animals spreading the virus to people is low, but people with COVID-19 can spread the virus to animals during close contact. The information linked to below provides guidance for pet owners, public health professionals, animal health and wildlife officials, veterinarians, and others on how to prevent the spread of COVID-19 between people and animals.
To read more on this story, click here: Information about COVID-19, Pets, and Other Animals
Labels: Animal, Bird, Cat, Covid, Dog, Gorilla, Kitten, Pet, Pet Health, Puppy, Veterinarian, virus, Wildlife, Zoo
Kinkajous: Yes, They're Cute — But How Difficult Is It to Care Them?
Kinkajous have long lifespans and curious dispositions. Learn all about caring for them in this article.
Kinkajous are small mammals that are native to the rainforest.
They're intelligent, vocal and curious animals — and they're among the latest in the growing trend of exotic pets.
Kinkajous grow to be 2–12 pounds, depending on their subspecies, and can live for roughly 20 years. In other words, this is not a short-term pet.
To read more on this story, click here: Kinkajous: Yes, They're Cute — But How Difficult Is It to Care Them?
Labels: Animal, Kinkajous, Mammal, Pet, Pet Adoption, Raccoon, Rainforest, Zoo
Artist Turns Nuts, Bolts, and Scrap Metal Into Life-Size Animal Sculptures
While most of us dispose of old car parts and unused cutlery at the dump, Aloha, Oregon-based artist Brian Mock turns scrap metal into fantastic outdoor sculptures. He collects use and discarded materials—such as screws, nuts, and bolts—and assembles them into human and animal forms.
Mock has been exploring a number of artistic practices from an early age, but discovered his love of upcycling art in the 1990s. He taught himself how to weld, allowing him to visualize his artistic ideas as metal sculptures. Today, he's creating an entire zoo of metallic animals—including dogs, cats, and larger-than-life lions—all from 100% reclaimed materials. Mock chooses each piece of scrap metal carefully to fit the forms of his subjects—dog tails are depicted as flexible metal chains, and floppy ears are crafted from large sheets of curved steel.
To read more on this story, click here: Artist Turns Nuts, Bolts, and Scrap Metal Into Life-Size Animal Sculptures
Labels: Animal, Brian Mock, Canine, Cat, Dog, Dog Health, Lion, Nut, Outdoor Sculpture, Puppy, Scrap Metal, Zoo
Two Gorillas Test Positive For Covid At Zoo In San Diego
Two captive gorillas at the San Diego Zoo have tested positive for Covid-19 after falling ill, and a third gorilla appears also to be symptomatic, California's governor said on Monday.
The cases are believed to be the first known cases among such primates in the world.
The park's executive director, Lisa Peterson, told the Associated Press on Monday that eight gorillas that live together at the park are believed to have the virus and several have been coughing.
To read more on this story, click here: Two Gorillas Test Positive For Covid At Zoo In San Diego
Labels: Covid, Gorillas, Primate, San Diego Zoo, Zoo
Fireworks Believed to Have Led to Young Zebra's Death at Zoo
A young zebra born at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic died at Noah's Ark Zoo Farm near Bristol, England, last week. It is believed the zebra, named Hope, died after being scared by fireworks, the zoo announced on Facebook.
When fireworks went off ahead of a bonfire last Wednesday, Hope ran into the boundary of her enclosure, according to the post. Zoo staff said they believe she was frightened by the bangs of the fireworks, which caused her to bolt.
To read more on this story, click here: Fireworks Believed to Have Led to Young Zebra's Death at Zoo
Labels: Fireworks, Horse, Noah's Ark Zoo Farm, Zebra, Zoo
Hubert and Kalisa, Longtime African Lion Partners at the L.A. Zoo, Are Euthanized
After living long lives, the L.A. Zoo's African lion companions Hubert and Kalisa have died, zoo officials said Thursday.
The lions, both 21 years old, were euthanized after age-related health problems began diminishing their quality of life, the L.A. Zoo said in a news release.
Hubert and Kalisa shared a strong bond that was visible to guests and staff over the past six years of their companionship at the L.A. Zoo, said animal programs director Beth Schaefer.
"These lions were charismatic both together as partners and separately, but they were hardly ever apart from one another," she said. "Their undivided attention was always on the other as they rested together, cuddled and nuzzled often."
To read more on this story, click here: Hubert and Kalisa, Longtime African Lion Partners at the L.A. Zoo, Are Euthanized
Labels: African Lion, Animal, Hubert, Kalisa, LA Zoo, Lion, Zoo
New at the Zoo: Guinea Pigs
Why do guinea pigs belong in the Zoo?
Here in the United States, guinea pigs make wonderful family pets. Visitors may be surprised to learn that these adorable creatures also play an important role in many South American cultures! They are celebrated at festivals, given to couples as wedding gifts and raised as livestock. We hope that our guinea pigs here at the Zoo teach visitors something new about this species' origins and open up discussions with our visitors about proper pet choice and care. Also, why wouldn't they belong in a Zoo — they are just adorable and are amazing ambassadors! Although these animals are not found in the wild today, the montane guinea pig — a likely ancestor — still resides in the Andes in South America.
To read more on this story, click here: New at the Zoo: Guinea Pigs
Labels: Animal, Guinea Pig, Montane Guinea Pig, Pet, Pet Guinea Pig, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Zoo
Xin Xin and Shuan Shuan: The Only Giant Pandas in the World Not Owned by China
Mexico City, Mexico - The Chapultepec zoo in Mexico City says that Xin Xin and Shuan Shuan are the only giant pandas in the world not owned by China.
They were born in captivity in Mexico and although they have Chinese names, "they belong to Mexico," said Rafael Tinajero, a manager at the zoo.
They are the main attractions at the Chapultepec zoo in Mexico City, and what makes them unique is that they are not owned by China.
Many young pandas born abroad in captivity are later repatriated to China, where the species originates.
But Xin Xin and Shuan Shuan, with their plump bodies and tender expressions, will be staying put.
They are the last in the line of a panda couple -- Ying Ying and Pe Pe -- loaned to Mexico by the Chinese government in 1975.
Since 1980, China has operated a different policy in which it only lends pandas for a short time and in return for a payment towards wild panda conservation efforts.
The panda is considered a vulnerable species.
As Ying Ying and Pe Pe arrived in Mexico before China changed its policy, Xin Xin and Shuan Shuan will stay in Mexico.
"With that, Mexico became the first country outside of China to have had a successful natural reproduction of pandas outside their natural habitat, in captivity conditions," said Tinajero.
He said eight more pandas were born in Mexico between 1980 and 1990 but only four of those survived.
Giant pandas typically live until about 20 in the wild and 30 in captivity.
They average around 100-115 kilograms (220-250 pounds) and adults stand between 1.2 to 1.9 meters (4-6 feet) tall. Males can weigh as much as 160 kilograms.
Labels: Animal, Bear, Chapultepec Zoo, Giant Panda, Pe Pe, Shuan Shuan, Xin Xin, Ying Ying, Zoo
Orangutan Granted 'Personhood' Turns 34, Makes New Friend
WAUCHULA, Fla. (AP) — A orangutan named Sandra, who was granted legal personhood by a judge in Argentina and later found a new home in Florida, celebrated her 34th birthday on Valentine's Day with a special new primate friend.
Patti Ragan, director of the Center for Great Apes in Wauchula, Florida, says Sandra "has adjusted beautifully to her life at the sanctuary" and has befriended Jethro, a 31-year-old male orangutan.
Prior to coming to Florida, Sandra had lived alone in a Buenos Aires zoo. Sandra was a bit shy when she arrived at the Florida center, which is home to 22 orangutans.
To read more on this story, click here: Orangutan Granted 'Personhood' Turns 34, Makes New Friend
Labels: Animal, Ape, Center for Great Apes, Monkey, Orangutan, Patti Ragan, Sedgwick County Zoo, Zoo
Dying Zoo Keeper Receives Goodbye Kisses from Giraffes He Cared 25-Years For
Having spent his entire working life at the Rotterdam's Diergaarde Blijdorp Zoo, 54-year-old Mario just had one final request as he battled cancer. He wanted to see his friends one last time. With the help of the Ambulance Wish Foundation, Mario's wish came true.
Mario had committed 25 years to care for these majestic creatures, and now entered the zoo for the last time. After entering the giraffe enclosure, it only took a few minutes for the giraffes to recognize the man who had faithfully tended to them for years.
To read more on this story, click here: Dying Zoo Keeper Receives Goodbye Kisses from Giraffes He Cared 25-Years For
Labels: Ambulance Wish Foundation, Animal, Giraffe, Rotterdam Diergaarde Blijdorp Zoo, Zoo, Zoo Keeper
Irwin Family Opens Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital's Doors To Treat Over 90,000 Animals During Bushfire Emergency
Australia has been facing an unprecedented national crisis with bushfires devastating rural communities across the country.
And as residents of the threatened communities are forced to abandon their homes, many animals are too feeling the effects of the deadly fires, with more than 500 million animals estimated to have perished so far. As zoos and local charities scramble in an attempt to treat the effected wildlife, Bindi Irwin has revealed that the Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, which is owned by her family, has opened its doors and has so far treated an estimated 90,000 animals.
Bindi Irwin, 21, announced that the hospital is treating effected animals through her official Instagram account.
To read more on this story, click here: Irwin Family Opens Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital's Doors To Treat Over 90,000 Animals During Bushfire Emergency
Labels: Animal, Australia Zoo Wildlife Hospital, Bindi Irwin, Steve Irwin, The Crocodile Hunter, Zoo
Follow Bei Bei's Plane With Fedex Flight Tracker!
Bei Bei is off to China but you can follow the plane every step of the way by using the link below.
To stay updated on his flight, click here: BEI BEI'S PLANE
Labels: Bei Bei, Bei Bei Plane, China, FedEX, Fedex Plane, Giant Panda, National Zoo, Panda, Zoo
Bye Bye, Bei Bei: Beloved Giant Panda Leaving DC for China in Private Jet
WASHINGTON – No cramped leg space and blah entertainment in coach for Bei Bei, the giant panda at the Smithsonian's National Zoo in DC. He's off to China this week -- and he's traveling in style.
As if flying in his own Boeing 777F private plane dubbed the Panda Express is not enough, handlers will be feeding him his favorite treats during the trip. And the zoo is asking for song recommendations for a mixed tape for the long trip -- just change the title of the original from "baby" to "Bei Bei."
To read more on this story, click here: Bye Bye, Bei Bei: Beloved Giant Panda Leaving DC for China in Private Jet
Labels: Animal, Bei Bei, Boeing 777F, China, Giant Panda, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Zoo
Farewell Celebration for Giant Panda Bei Bei
Join the Smithsonian's National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute "Bye Bye, Bei Bei" (BAY-BAY,) a series of online and on-site celebratory events to bid a fond farewell to giant panda Bei Bei before he departs for China from November 11 to November 18, 2019.
Fans can pick up a postcard memento at the Zoo and write their own notes to Bei Bei that will travel with him to China. For fans joining the festivities remotely, Panda Cam 1 will show Bei Bei 24/7. Bei Bei will receive special treats and toys twice each day. All three of the Zoo's giant pandas will receive ice cakes at 9am on Nov. 16 and Nov. 17 in honor of Bei Bei's farewell. In addition, free hot chocolate will be served on Nov. 16 and Nov. 17. Click here for a detailed schedule of events.
To learn more about this event, click here: Farewell Celebration for Giant Panda Bei Bei
Labels: Bei Bei, China, Conservation Biology Institute, Giant Panda, Smithsonian's National Zoo, Zoo
Three Red Panda Cubs Born At The Virginia Zoo
Norfolk, Virginia - The Virginia Zoo welcomed three adorable red panda cubs.
Mom, three-year-old Masu, and dad, four-year-old Timur, welcomed three red panda cubs on June 18.
The two male and one female cubs weighed about five ounces at birth, but now they're just over a pound.
"Having red panda triplets is a unique situation," said Dr. Colleen Clabbers, the Zoo's Veterinarian. "It's a lot of work for mom to care for three newborns, but Masu is doing a great job caring for the triplets, and all three have been thriving."
Red pandas are tree-dwelling animals that are native to the eastern Himalayan. In the wild, they are usually found in habitats in Myanmar, Nepal, India, Bhutan, Tibet, and China.
At the Virginia Zoo, Momma Masu gave birth in an indoor, climate-controlled den where she has been nursing and bonding with her cubs.
The den is out of view to the public, but it is monitored by by Zoo Keepers and Animal Care Staff. Masu and the cubs will make their way to the original Red panda exhibit off the main pathway later this fall when Keepers feel they can confidently navigate the trees and other exhibit features.
"Our Animal Care team had a great strategy last year in moving Masu to the Animal Wellness Campus while she was still pregnant, providing privacy for her first birth experience. She took great care of her cubs last year, which is why we opted to do the same thing again this time around," said Greg Bockheim, Executive Director of the Virginia Zoo. "We're excited to introduce Masu and the triplets to the public this fall!"
What will the cubs be named? The Virginia Zoo is auctioning naming rights of the cubs in support of red panda conservation.
The public can place bids on each of the cubs' names through August 30.
Click here to place a bid on the cub's name, or to learn more.
Labels: Animal, Masu, Panda Cub, Panda Health, Red Panda, Timur, Virginia Zoo, Zoo
Did You Know that Apes Get Mid-Life Crisis?
Across many cultures, people report a dip in happiness during their late-40s, a time when they generally feel less satisfied with their lives than they do in their younger and older years.
Apes, too, experience a kind of midlife crisis, found a new study. The surprising result suggests that the middle-aged blues may be a result of biology, not culture, and its evolutionary roots run deep.
"It was an astounding thing for us to find this pattern, to be honest," said Andrew Oswald, an economist and behavioral scientist at the University of Warwick in the United Kingdom. "It may be that the midlife crisis is driven by primate biology in a way we don 't understand, and if that 's the case, we all have to learn how to deal with it."
"I think it 's helpful for people to understand this dip," he added. "With luck, this could people them see that this is completely normal and that could help them get through it."
Studies in more than 50 countries over the past 20 years have revealed a near-universal pattern. Over the course of life, happiness tends to follow a U-shaped curve, with people ranking their sense of well-being higher in the first and last decades of life than in the middle.
The low point generally strikes between age 45 and 50 for both men and women, and the pattern crosses economic and demographic lines.
For each animal, zookeepers, researchers or caretakers answered four questions about the well-being of their primate friends, including whether the apes seemed to be in good or bad moods. The humans also ranked how happy they thought they 'd be if they were to become the animal for a week. They had spent time with the animals for at least two years and knew them well.
Apes live to be about 50 or 55 years old and, just like in people, results showed a drop in happiness that reached its lowest point about halfway through the animals ' lives, the researchers report today in the journal Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences.
The magnitude of the dip was on par with the dips in happiness that people experience in their middle age, Oswald said. He compared the difference between the apes ' highs and lows to the loss in well-being that people report with marital separation.
The new findings help rule out some theories for midlife slumps in humans, said Arthur Stone, a psychologist in the psychiatry department at Stony Brook University in New York. For example, a whole generation of people can end up feeling less happy at a certain time in their lives simply because of some external historical situation. But that is unlikely to happen in societies of apes.
Instead, it might be chemical or physical changes in our bodies that influence how our feelings morph throughout our lifetimes.
"What this really starts to point to is that maybe there are biological things that we just don 't know about," Stone said. "Maybe there are changes in the brain, changes in how neurotransmitters work or changes in how hormones work that relate to how people view their lives and how animals feel. People will be looking at this more seriously, I think."
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Labels: Animal, Apes, Great Apes, Midlife Crisis, Silverback, Zoo, Zookeepers
Injured Turtle Gets Lego Wheelchair at Maryland Zoo
An injured turtle is riding in style thanks to zoo keepers at The Maryland Zoo.
The wild eastern box turtle has been outfitted with a wheelchair made of Lego bricks.
A zoo employee found the injured turtle in Druid Hill Park in Baltimore, Maryland, in July.
"He had multiple fractures on his plastron, the bottom part of his shell," said Dr. Ellen Bronson, senior director of animal health, conservation, and research at the zoo.
The turtle underwent surgery to fix its fractured shell. The zoo's veterinary team used metal bone plates, sewing clasps and surgical wire to hold pieces of the turtle's fractured shell together.
The shell had to stay off the ground in order to heal, posing a challenge to staffers who had a hard time helping the turtle get around in the meantime.
That's when someone came up with the idea of the Lego wheelchair.
To read more on this story, click here: Injured Turtle Gets Lego Wheelchair at Maryland Zoo
Labels: Lego, Maryland Zoo, Turtle, Wheelchair, Zoo
Indianapolis Zoo: Male Lion Killed By Mother Of It's Cubs
A lion at the Indianapolis Zoo was killed this week by another lion that it had cubs with, Zoo officials announced.
The zoo says a 10-year-old male African lion, Nyack, died Monday morning, after it was hurt by a female lion named Zuri. Zuri was OK.
Animal care staff heard "an unusual amount" of roaring from the outdoor lion yard, the zoo said in a news release. They responded and saw Zuri being aggressive with Nyack in the presence of the lions' 3-year-old daughter, Sukari.
To read more on this story, click here: Indianapolis Zoo: Male Lion Killed By Mother Of It's Cubs
Labels: Indianapolis Zoo, Lion, Lion Cub. Animal, Zoo
Florida: Zoo Employee Killed While Attempting to Rape an Alligator
A zookeeper was killed this morning in the alligator enclosure of the Naples Zoo, while he was attempting to sexually assault a 12-foot long reptile.
According to Captain Henri White, spokesman of the Naples Police Department, 24-year old Jimmy Olsen was engaged in full sexual intercourse with one of the younger reptiles, when he was surprised by one of the larger animals which attacked from behind.
The young man was caught by the throat by the alligator who dragged him underwater and drowned him.
Jimmy Olsen's death took place around 6:00 AM this morning, but his disappearance was noticed only an hour later by other employees.
They finally discovered his dismembered body floating in the pool of the alligator enclosure around 8:30.
"The images captured by the security cameras show that Mr. Olsen had clearly placed himself in a very vulnerable position," Captain White told reporters.
"He had his pants around his knees and was lying down on top of one the animals, with his back to the others. The poor guy didn't stand a chance! We can see him being dragged into the water, then he disappears from sight. He was probably dead within thirty seconds of the attack."
To read more on this story, click here: Florida: Zoo Employee Killed While Attempting to Rape an Alligator
Labels: Alligator, Bestiality, Jimmy Olsen, Naples Zoo, Reptile, Zoo, Zookeeper
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- Light the walnut-shell candles in a small bowl of water.
- Place the herbs in the bowl around the candles.
- Read the fairy poem, then chant the fairy scroll.
- Close your eyes. Do you hear them softly dancing?
- Ask them to join you in your home or gardens.
Your candles will burn for approximately 30 minutes, so enjoy your time with the fairies!


New Delhi: The International Quds Day, an annual event held here on the last Friday of Ramadan in solidarity of Palestine and against Israel's illegal occupation, was organised here on 1 July. A rally was held under the auspices of the National Council of Shia Ulama and Majlis Ulama-e-Hind at Jantar Mantar. Quds Day was initiated by the leader of the Islamic revolution of Iran Ayatollah Khomeini in 1979.
A memorandum was presented to the office of the Prime Minister of India by the protesters. It appealed that the Israeli regime should be pressurised to obey international laws and stop attacking innocent civilians in Gaza and West Bank. It complained that the United Nations was formed to protect the oppressed nations but it has become a stooge of America and Israel.
A large number of protesters held placards and shouted slogans like "Baitul Muqaddas ko azad karo" (Liberate Sacred Jerusalem). As part of the programme a rally was taken out from Jantar Mantar to Sansad Marg.


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The Cove and Kilcreggan Book Festival on 24th and 25th of November will be the fifth time some of the best known authors from Scotland and beyond have come to Cove Burgh Hall.
Over the years we've had top crime writers like Ian Rankin and Denise Mina, top journalists like Jon Snow and Kirsty Wark, and a whole array of literary talents including AL Kennedy, Janice Galloway, and Liz Lochhead.
Some of them are coming back for a second visit in 2018 including James Robertson, Val McDermid, Sally Magnusson and our own Makar Jackie Kay.
Some are here for the first time like Andrew O'Hagan, Angus Roxburgh, Alan Little, and Alex Gray.
And always we look for a book with a special local resonance: last year it was the quirky biography of Greenock's George Wyllie, this year it's Jane MacKenzie's Tapestry of War partially set in the Rosneath Peninsula during World War Two.
It's an unmissable weekend with the inner bibliophile catered for in our café bar, and our authors' over dosing on home baking in their Green Rpom.
All of them will be on hand to sign their books which you can buy in the community library in the hall.
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Atul Gawande's speeches merge healthcare insight with the excessive benefits that come from simple human-orchestrated organization. His groundbreaking theories stem from his intensive academic history, initially completing his undergraduate degree at Stanford University in 1987. His status as a Rhodes Scholar led him to attain accreditation from Balliol College in 1989 where he majored in philosophy, politics and economics. Gawande eventually finished his studies at Harvard's Medical School where he received a Masters in Public Health.
Gawande presently works as a surgeon with Brigham and Women's Hospital in Boston. He also maintains a variety of other positions, serving as a Professor of Surgery with Harvard's Medical School and as an Associate Professor with the Harvard School of Public Health. His in-depth research on the subjects of surgery and childbirth go hand in hand with his lead advisory role at the World Health Organization's Safe Surgery Saves Lives initiative. At the same time, his impressive communication skills have come to the fore via his post at the New Yorker, where he has been working since 1998 as a staff writer.
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We are beyond proud of our program director, Julia Maienbrook, and co-owner, Kim Turner, PT, CHT for their part in this video. They did an amazing job! We are also so honored to be a part of this wonderful community and event. It truly is Flint's finest hour!
We lcome Heather Pantea, OTRL, to the Advanced Hand Rehab division for Advanced Physical Therapy Center. Heather is a Master of Science graduate from Saginaw Valley State University and will be practicing out of our Davison clinic starting Monday, April 18th.
Heather is a member of the Michigan Occupational Therapy Association, and dreams of obtaining a certification in hand therapy one day in the future. In college, Heather participated in a study that focused on constraint induced movement therapy (CIMT) with stroke survivors. There she was able to obtain a good base of knowledge and build her skills in the treatment of strokes, and she was able to increase her creativity for planning treatment sessions.
Heather is a Waterford native and, currently, resides in Clarkston. In her spare time, she loves the outdoors and is very active practicing yoga, hiking, swimming, and hanging out with friends and family.
Heather considers herself to be a good listener and enjoys getting to know each of her patients. She is eager to get started and continue to gain knowledge and expertise in her field. If you or a loved one are in need of occupational therapy and are in the Davison area, please give the clinic a call to schedule a free consultation with Heather at 810-412-5100.
Meet Desaree' Carwile, OTRL, CHT. She is one of our fabulous certified hand therapists in our Advanced Hand Rehab division. Desaree' has 15 years of experience as a licensed occupational therapist. She also has a great deal of knowledge when it comes to the treatment of the upper extremities.
Desaree' graduated with a degree in occupational therapy from Baker College in 2000 and obtained her national certification in hand therapy in 2008. Prior to coming to Advanced Hand Rehab, Desaree' worked for a hand surgeon for several years treating post-operative patients. Desaree' has a special interest in treating complex injuries and wound care. She likes the challenge of treating these types of patients and has achieved great outcomes. One of the complex injury patients she is, currently, treating is featured in our next newsletter, so be sure to keep your eyes out for that. It is an inspiring story, and Desaree' has done an amazing job as a therapist helping this patient regain her independence.
If you are in need of certified hand therapy or know someone who could use Desaree's services, please contact her at our Clarkston location 248-620-4260, or if you are in the Flint area call her at 810-732-8400 to schedule a free consult.


The day my daughter was big enough to move from the back to the front seat of the car was an adjustment.
Make that constant adjustments. Kendall can't simply listen to one radio station, and she is constantly searching for the perfect song. When she finds it, she sings along at the top of her lungs. When it ends, she immediately goes through the array of stations again.
She turned to me and said, "Let's listen to The Breakfast Club song.
I grinned from ear to ear. That movie came out when I was a senior in high school, and I first saw it on my 18th birthday. The fact that my daughter "gets it" always makes me smile.
Posted on November 30, 2013, in Family, My life, perspective and tagged 365 reasons to smile, Don't You Forget About Me, Family, nostalgia, perspective, smiles, the 1980's, The Breakfast Club, Thoughts. Bookmark the permalink.	43 Comments.


Craig is a nice guy that I recently met, I got a chance to play his game a few weeks back, it's pretty darn solid. I actually sat and played about 2 hours in one go. One of the first things I said is "this feels a lot like Fire Emblem!" But it has its own thing going on too. And he is obviously super passionate about it and put a ton of himself into the game. Why not check out the video and see what you think?
Looks cool enough...but..I don't think -I- would enjoy it. Hear me out.
I don't know if theres something wrong with me (shut up!), or whatever, but I LIKE to see the Battle Animations in games like this. I've heard of people complaining about Fire Emblem taking forever, and they're like "turned Animations off, much better," and I just can't do that. I don't get the same..excitement? out of my guys duking it out on the map as tiny sprites. I want to see the battle play out, I want to get excited when "Adept" pops up, or "CRITICAL" hits, and then you get to watch a huge awesome spell being cast, or an awesome dodge or something. (Especially Radiant Dawn; if you get a Critical Hit w/ a Myrmidon on a Sage or something, they get CRUSHED. I also took out a Bishop with a Wyvern Lord Critical and it was HA LARIOUS. Like spiking a football.) Ogre Battle has the Animations, too, after your guys meet on the battle field. I really need to see these, for some reason.
Thinking back, I remember that Louuu had Final Fantasy Tactics, or maybe even Ogre Battle Tactics, and I was like "eh." Also, Phantom Brave is almost set up exactly like this..and it is one my most disappointing Wii purchases.
I guess I really need those "zoom in" battles, eh?
Good luck to the guy though, I'm sure there are plenty of people out there (and in here) who would enjoy this game.
Fair enough, I guess. Although I think you especially would love this game!
I tend to like... try not to skip the close-up battles, because they do add a certain something, but then I get anxious and start skipping. Didn't Fire Emblem eventually allow you to have it set to view them, but at any given time during one you could press a button and it skipped? That is probably the ideal.
You can turn them off outright. You can also adjust the battle speed. For me though, thats part of the game.
I wouldn't skip the fireworks in Mario Bros. either. Or the going down the pipe noise.
I know, you could always turn them off, but sometimes I wanted them on and sometimes I didn't want to bother! Getting to decide on the fly is a great feature.


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Sheila Oliver
CSSW connection: Sheila Oliver earned an MSW in Community Organization, Planning and Administration from our School in 1976.
Path to political involvement: New Jersey Lieutenant Governor Sheila Oliver cut her teeth in state-level politics first as a county freeholder (or commissioner) and then as a member of the New Jersey General Assembly, from 2004 until 2017. In 2009 she was elected unanimously to serve as Speaker of the Assembly, a move that gave her control over which bills came to the floor and how billions of dollars were spent. She was the first Black woman to serve in that role in the state and only the second Black woman to lead a state house in all of the United States. In addition to serving as Speaker, Oliver chaired the Human Services Committee, overseeing bills that impacted New Jersey's low-income individuals and families, as well as those with mental illnesses, disabilities, and addictions.
In July 2017, New Jersey gubernatorial candidate Phil Murphy announced that he had selected Oliver as his running mate. With their win in November of that year, she became the first woman of color ever elected to statewide office in New Jersey, and the first Black woman Democrat to become a lieutenant governor in the United States.
Murphy went on to appoint Oliver as Commissioner of the Department of Community Affairs, in charge of providing local governments, organizations, and businesses with support and financial aid to help improve the quality of life for New Jersey residents while also addressing issues of public concern. He said his choice of Oliver for this cabinet position was due to her reputation as a trail blazer in community leadership and the mark she had already made on the state in the area of social welfare.
In a keynote address to Columbia alumni in fall 2019, Oliver said:
If you always do what you always did, you will always get what you always got.
Also in that address she said:
Leadership is the only ship that doesn't return to port in a storm.
In her commencement address to the CSSW Class of 2019, Oliver said:
But what I want you to know about myself as a social worker: I never set out to get involved in politics, but I knew that politics could transform lives.… A friend [who] was running for state senate needed to round out his ticket, and he asked me to run on his ticket with him. Now I was just, you know, window dressing to help with the campaign. The night of the election, he lost and I won. And that began my career as a state legislator. When I came to the legislature in '04, the speaker at the time asked me what I wanted to specialize in. He said everyone tends to take up an area of specialization. I responded to the speaker, "I don't want to specialize in one thing. I want to be involved in everything in the state legislature." And lo and behold, six years later I became the speaker of the New Jersey General Assembly.
Also in that address, Oliver said:
[My social work] background has equipped me to be in the room when major policy decisions are being made, and I learned as speaker if your voice isn't the room, you're going to have a problem, because as we say in politics, "If you're not at the table, then you are on the menu."
In 2019 Graduation Keynote, Alumna Sheila Oliver Urges Graduates to Be a Voice for the Voiceless
Office of the Governor | Lieutenant Governor Sheila Y. Oliver
Lt. Governor Sheila Oliver Bio – Lieutenant Governor Oliver is a self-described "Jersey Girl," born and raised in an ethnically diverse Newark neighborhood. Lieutenant Governor Oliver was inspired as a young girl to be a fighter for the voiceless when her eyes were opened to societal injustices and inequities around her, often citing "A Tale of Two Cities" as he
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Those looking for a way to bring home some extra cash, in addition to making money with online surveys, can apply to become a mystery shopper.
The mystery shopper, in short, is a person who is asked to go to a restaurant, a store or other type of business to determine compliance with certain rules imposed by the brand in each store.
Positions of this type are very common in fast food chains like McDonald's or Burger King. In this case, the mystery shopper has the duty to report details about the service received or the status of local, such as time expected, the courtesy of staff, cleaning tables, etc.
Once back home, to the mystery shopper is requested to report all the details, possibly filling in a report.
The same procedure should be followed in case of other types of businesses, such as jewelry, perfume shops, gas stations, etc.
Talking about the rewards, the mystery shopper can not be considered a real job, but just a way to earn some extra money from time to time.
In most cases, in fact, the amount received can be few tens of dollars, inclusive of repayment for the purchase.
In the case of fast food, for example, in most cases the gain is of about 20 dollars, including the repayment for the meal consumed (mandatory).
You should search online for legitimate companies !
It can be very easy to get involved in online SCAMS.
Just considerate that legitimate mystery shopping companies never charge fees to the shopper.
Training, tips for improvement and shopping opportunities are given free of charge to the registered users.
- AboutFace : anyone over the age of 18 may become a shopper. Pays all shoppers via PayPal.
- Beyond Hello : beyond Hello specializes in mystery shopping and provides additional services that help clients measure their customers' experiences.
- Certified Reports : they evaluate theater and everything related to it, like Seating Capacity, Sneak Previews, Audience Reaction, Lobby, etc.
- A Closer Look : a company that documents guest feedback and specializes in the hospitality industry like restaurant, hotel , health club, spa and healthcare industry, like dental, medical markets. Your assignments can be found on their website.
- Greet America : if you are dependable and a hard worker, join the professional Greet America team as an independent contractor. They provide On-line training sessions for those who are new to mystery shopping or wish to learn more.
- All-Star Customer Service : an award wining mystery shopping company. Project includes Shops in retail, banking, sales, hospitality, apartments, restaurants and other industries. Online training too. Site has listing of available jobs.
- Ardent Services : provides comprehensive evaluation services including Customer Service, Merchandise Integrity, Store Standards, Competitor Performance Comparison, Competitor Price Comparison, Associate Integrity and Associate Morale.
- A Top Shop : most shops pay $10-20 per hour. Some shops include benefits such as reimbursement for meals, movie tickets, merchandise, hotel stays, etc.
- Confero : focuses on Retail, grocery and automotive shops.
Mystery shopping will not replace your next career, but it will provide you some extra income, free goods and maybe some good experiences.


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Ben Cheng is a Senior Methodologist in the economics department at The Conference Board. He received his undergraduate degree in economics with honors and mathematics at New York University. Ben has worked on a variety of research projects involving productivity and labor market topics, including the effect of ICT on the geographic diffusion of occupations and industries, the relationship between firm size and workforce adjustments during business cycles, and determinants leading to retirement postponement in the United States. In addition, he produces The Conference Board Total Economy Database, a global productivity database providing growth accounting and internationally comparable data for analysis on competitiveness and long-term growth.
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For the South Korean actress (born 1976), see Kim Jung-eun.
Kim Ji-woo (born Kim Jeong-eun; November 22, 1983) is a South Korean actress.
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^ Kim So-ra (February 10, 2015). "Raymon Kim Reveals His Home And Newborn Daughter". BNTNews. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
^ Kim Cheol-hong (December 27, 2006). "[스타채널] 김지우, "영어-요리-첼로 잘하는 착한여자죠"". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved May 27, 2016.
^ Kang Seung-hoon (October 22, 2007). "김지우 서영 강은비, '색시몽'서 섹시미 대결". JoyNews24 (in Korean). Retrieved May 27, 2016.
^ Go Seung-hee (October 24, 2007). "서영-김지우-강은비: 한국판 미녀삼총사 '색시몽'". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved May 27, 2016.
^ Go Jae-wan (May 23, 2012). "'로맨스가 필요해2' 김지우, S라인 몸매 돋보이는 캐릭터컷 '눈길'". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved May 27, 2016.
^ "'로맨스가 필요해2012' 인교진-김지우 '달달 커플' 등극". The Chosun Ilbo (in Korean). July 19, 2012. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
^ Jeong Yoo-jin (August 8, 2011). "[포토엔]김지우 '가문의 수난 많이 기대해주세요~'". JoongAng Ilbo (in Korean). Retrieved May 27, 2016.
^ Byun Sung-hyun (August 8, 2011). "'가문의 수난' 정웅인-김지우, '저희 연기 기대하세요~'". HEI (in Korean). Retrieved May 27, 2016.
^ "'복면가왕' 반전 탈락자 김지우 "육아 스트레스 풀었다"". Asia Economic Daily (in Korean). April 5, 2015. Retrieved May 27, 2016.
^ Choi Bo-ran (April 5, 2015). "'복면가왕' 김지우, 압도적 성량 과시 "육아 스트레스 풀었다"". TenAsia (in Korean). Retrieved May 27, 2016.


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BARNSTAPLE YOUTH HOUSE
Hiring Space
Due to the Covid-19 restrictions the Youth House had to close its doors on Friday 20th March.
All current groups / users were informed. However, now that Coronavirus provisions are in place, groups can access the building once more
We have used the Lockdown period to:
- redecorate all rooms
- to lay new carpet and flooring
- install a new boiler
- Key Safe in place for ease of access
- provide Corona virus PPE and regulations
- North Devon Council have completely refurbishing the outside of the building
If the content of the website has piqued your interest,
or if you would like more details on our facilities,
please make contact by email so that we can discuss your requirements.
Annual General Meeting on 22/04/2021
Chair's Report for period 1/4/2020 to 31/3/2021
The last year has been an extraordinary one, of closure due the pandemic and refurbishment of a tired and deficient building. It has drawn in support from the NDDC to complete a smart external redecoration, including two new windows. A dangerous chimney was removed. Several hidden defects were revealed, requiring extensive brick work and rendering. The budget allowed by the council was exceeded by 100%, but the building is set up, hopefully now for many years. Thanks are due to the excellent work of the council officers, planning and managing the work.
As the pandemic took hold, trustees moved swiftly to create safe working conditions for the few individuals and groups still working in the building. A fogging machine was purchased, new cleaning routines established and sanitising dispensers appeared in all spaces. Written guidance remains in place and the new risks have been well managed.
Internally, our old boiler was failing and we were lucky enough to receive grants, enabling us to replace it. The system has been overhauled with a new filter and balancing. Extra loft insulation now helps retain the heat in an old building, which is generally poorly insulated.
The building's electrics needed a thorough testing and a lot of work was required. This included replacing all emergency lights, new LED light fittings in four of the main rooms, plus two new hand driers and two extractor fans. The alarm system has been upgraded and fire extinguishers serviced. A fire safety risk assessment was completed and our provision seems to be up to standard.
The old main office, choked with office furniture, was emptied with many items sold or recycled. The room was then dubbed The Booth, in memory of our esteemed previous Chair, Dudley Booth. It is now perhaps our most attractive meeting/activity space. The office is now on the top floor, with new phone connections and an overhauled internet connection. The website has been renovated and relaunched, with a QR code connection.
Over time, voluntary effort has helped redecorate most of the interior. We were able to find enough funds to replace nearly all the very tired carpets, plus some vinyl flooring. The overall impression is welcoming and clean. Feedback from the few users we currently have has been excellent.
Storage is always at a premium in a multi-use building such as ours. Trustees have been busy sorting through, reorganising and reallocating space.
Some clearing work has been done in the yard, but not to the extent of the area being usable. Until very recently it has been a building site, both on BYH and the theatre. The yard and the historic abattoir remain our biggest infrastructure challenge.
Much attention was given by trustees to the Future High Streets Fund, to which Barnstaple made a successful application. In the time scales available and the short implementation period, trustees decided against being part of the wider scheme. However, very useful and constructive discussions were held with stakeholders. Our links with the Heritage Officer, FHSF officers, elected members and the Pannier Market manager have been strengthened. Some exciting new opportunities are being explored regarding evening use of some of the Pannier market space.
Links with 'Space', the Devon youth work agency, are developing well. A previous Senior Worker is now advising us on a project to develop a paid staff team to make a significant contribution to our youth work offer.
Our Treasurer has been able develop further the booking and accounting systems. His struggle to move us on to internet banking has been epic, but now is imminent. We have benefitted from our Secretary's clear agenda and minutes, with virtual meetings held regularly. Applications for funding have proved highly successful, reflecting the perseverance, skills and knowledge available within the trustees.
I am grateful to all my fellow trustees who have committed fully to our progress, despite lockdown restrictions and busy jobs. Thank you for a massive team effort.
An extraordinary year indeed, from which we are keen to move on, in providing quality work with and for young people, particularly those most in need or vulnerable.


Studio Boise also chooses a "Studio Favorite" from the top 20 finalists who will receive a one month membership to the studio!
There are 2 voting rounds. Our panel of judges pick the top 20 finalists from all of the submissions. Then the public votes for the final winner in studio, Saturday July 13, 2019 from 6-8pm (more details below).
Must be taken in Idaho. We want to keep it local!
All photos submitted can be standard ratio. You'll end up printing however you want, if your photo(s) make the top 20. The initial entry is just a digital version for the judges, so it doesn't need to be huge!
If you do make it to the printing phase (Top 20), your photo(s) just need to be in high resolution, and can be whatever ratio you desire!
2- All finalists print their photo/s to be exhibited during the final voting round, which takes place on the Event Night, July 13th.
May 31, 2019 @ 6pm - Last day to submit photos.
June 3, 2019 - Top 20 finalists will be chosen. Everyone will receive an email notification.
The public votes on their favorite photo from 6-8pm. Everyone in attendance will receive ONE voting token (children ages 7+ will be given a voting token). We will have snacks and beverages.
We will also announce the "Studio Boise Favorite" who will be receiving a one month membership, meaning unlimited access of the studio, for a month.


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Improving Diagnoses
Restoring Function
James T. Lubin Fellows
SRNA-Led Research
Research-related resources
While 2021 continued to be a challenge for our community due to COVID-19, we continued to work on various research projects and supported the work of several research publications. We know how important research is for improving the quality of life of our community, and it remains a top commitment for us as an organization. We continue to do this work through The Pauline H. Siegel Eclipse Fund for research.
We share some of the research advances here with you.
SRNA maintains our commitment to advancing the scientific understanding of ADEM, AFM, MOGAD, NMOSD, ON, and TM to help improve diagnostic speed and accuracy. Some of this SRNA-supported research was conducted by former SRNA James T. Lubin Fellows, Drs. Kyle Blackburn and Jonathan Galli, who published three research articles in 2021.
Antibody Testing in Rare Neuroimmune Disorders
The field of autoimmune neurology is rapidly evolving, and we are still learning what the best practices are for neurological antibody testing. Dr. Blackburn and colleagues published a study looking at the frequency of overlapping and repeat antibody testing in patients at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center (UTSW). They also looked at how these practices informed clinical decision-making and management. They found that overlapping and repeat evaluations for suspected autoimmune and paraneoplastic disorders occurred in 15.9% of patients with testing in 2017, and that these tests did not impact clinical management and repeat testing rarely differed from initial testing. They give suggestions for future practice and argue that there needs to be development and standardization of neurological autoimmune and paraneoplastic autoantibody testing practice standards.
Dr. Galli and colleagues published a study looking at the use of cell-based and ELISA assays to detect the aquaporin-4 antibody (AQP4), which is found in those with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD). Studies have shown that cell-based assays are better than ELISA assays, but ELISA testing is still commonly ordered by physicians. They found that using the AQP4 ELISA to diagnose suspected NMOSD has the potential to come back with low positive results that are unlikely to be due to NMOSD but actually multiple sclerosis (MS). Moderate positive ELISA results were associated with NMOSD but could also be seen in other diagnoses, like MS and Lyme disease. A high positive result was consistent with NMOSD. They state that physicians, if they continue to order the AQP4 ELISA, should interpret the results with caution, especially for those who do not fit in the NMOSD criteria.
TM in US Veterans Health Administration Medical Records*
A recent study was published on the characterization of transverse myelitis (TM). The researchers (including two former SRNA James T. Lubin Fellows, Drs. Sweeney and Galli) looked at data from the Veteran Health Administration's (VHA) electronic medical records from 1999 to 2015. This national cohort analysis provided a modern point prevalence (meaning the number of cases in a population) of TM and stressed that the diagnosis of TM continues to be challenging for providers.
The study population consisted of all patients seeking care in the VHA system, including inpatient and outpatient visits. Then all TM cases were identified by reviewing each individual patient chart to ensure they met the diagnostic criteria for an accurate TM diagnosis.
961 patients out of 12,212,061 were identified with TM, including disease-related (related to multiple sclerosis, infection, or other demyelinating diseases) and idiopathic TM. The point prevalence of this group was 7.86 cases per 100,000 people, which was higher than previously reported in other studies but was similar to the most recent county-based study in the United States. This point prevalence includes those with TM of no known cause (i.e., idiopathic) and disease-associated TM. The population of patients was 67.8% Caucasian, 18.3% African American, 3.1% Hispanic/Latino, and 2.0% Pacific Islander/Asian. Like other studies that use VHA medical records, the study population was mostly older males (90.7%) with a median age of 64.2 years.
They found that those with TM had moderate to severe deficits at the time of diagnosis. Most spinal cord lesions were in the thoracic spinal cord (42.6%), while approximately a third (35.5%) were in the cervical spinal cord, and 4.2% were in the lumbar spinal cord. The remaining TM attacks occurred in both the cervical and thoracic spinal cord. About one-quarter had lesions that were longer in length than three vertebrae. Of the patients who had MRI reports of their brain, 17.2% were reported as abnormal.
68.2% of cases were diagnosed as idiopathic TM. Among all TM cases, the most common event before their diagnosis was an infection (9.7%) or vaccination (3.3%). Multiple sclerosis was the most frequent final diagnosis (16.7%). Of the 172 patients who had abnormal brain MRIs, 50.6% were eventually diagnosed with multiple sclerosis.
Spinal fluid results were available in 424 patients. An elevated protein was found in 68.4% of cases, while around half had an elevated white blood cell count. Oligoclonal bands were found in 25.6% of patients, and more than half of those with oligoclonal bands had a final diagnosis of MS.
Among those for whom it was known whether they got acute treatments, 79.4% received an acute treatment. Corticosteroids were the most common treatment, and only 4.9% received plasma exchange. 71.7% of patients who received first-line immunotherapies such as corticosteroids, IVIg, or plasma exchange had some improvement in functional outcomes, and 22.6% were stable.
The authors note that their findings indicate a lack of adequate diagnostic testing: over half (57.6%) of cases did not include CSF testing. Only 1/3 of cases were assigned a final diagnosis other than TM. The recent discovery of autoantibodies such as AQP-4 and MOG were not able to be included in this analysis because the study period was before there was widespread availability of this testing, and it was not available at all VA centers. Also, this study was not set up to evaluate the efficacy of steroids, plasma exchange, or IVIg, so this should be looked at in future studies. However, this study does give a point prevalence using a large dataset and demonstrates the importance of prompt and accurate diagnosis at symptom onset as there is potential for intervention and prevention of disease progression.
*This was written in part by Heather Peterson, a volunteer for the Siegel Rare Neuroimmune Association.
Beyond the personal health impacts, economic impacts, and changes to our medical system, the COVID-19 pandemic has dramatically impacted basic science and clinical research efforts worldwide. The Study to Investigate the Safety of the Transplantation of Human Glial Restricted Progenitor Cells Into Subjects With Transverse Myelitis at UTSW Medical Center in Dallas was impacted in 2020 and 2021. After submitting data to ensure cell viability, we are now cleared to proceed with our planned phase one trial in paralyzed TM patients. The trial currently plans to enroll nine patients for the surgical implantation of Q Cells. This is a safety study with many regulatory requirements, including a requirement focused on training the surgical team to perform the procedure with novel technology. We are preparing to do the first surgery in the summer of 2022, are still screening for additional participants, and will keep the community informed about the trial's progress.
SRNA would like to congratulate the 2021 recipient of the Progress Grant for NMOSD, Dr. Sammita Satyanarayan. The Progress Grant funds research aimed to improve the understanding of neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder (NMOSD), focused on specifically Asian and African American populations. In studies on NMOSD, we see that this disorder disproportionately affects those who are Black or Asian, unlike MS, which is more common among those who are White. Also, those who are Black or Asian seem to be younger at onset and have more brain symptoms or MRI abnormalities than those who are White.
The Progress Grant for NMOSD aims to help the broader NMOSD community understand how to improve the diagnosis, treatment, and quality of life of people with NMOSD. Dr. Sammita Satyanarayan is conducting research on "Assessing the impact of social disparities of health on disability and access to care in NMOSD patients." She is a neuroimmunology fellow at the Mt. Sinai Hospital in New York City, NY. Her study is focused on evaluating how the factors of people's lives, called social determinants of health, impact their access to care, disability, and disease process in people with NMOSD.
Some of the social determinants of health Dr. Satyanarayan is studying include education access and quality, health care access and quality, neighborhood and built environment, social and community context, and economic stability. Differences in these factors can lead to differences in the disease process, which are called disparities. A better understanding of these factors can help medical professionals address disparities while providing care to their patients.
In her research, Dr. Satyanarayan is measuring how social determinants of health affect access to care and disability. Access to care can be measured by the time between symptom onset to diagnosis, the time it takes to receive the first disease-modifying treatment, and the type of disease-modifying therapy received. Disability, on the other hand, is measured by patient reported outcomes, such as ambulation status and activities of daily living; physician reported status, such as ambulation status; standardized and validated disability scores, such as the Expanded Disability Status Scale (EDSS) and the Timed 25-Foot Walk; and examination of vision and visual acuity. Dr. Satyanarayan's study will include both prospective and retrospective data and will include data from three academic medical centers – Mt. Sinai Hospital, University of Southern California, and Massachusetts General Hospital. You can learn more about the research study by viewing Dr. Satyanarayan's presentation at the 2021 Rare Neuroimmune Disorders Symposium (RNDS).
We look forward to learning more about health disparities in people with NMOSD from Dr. Satyanarayan's research, and we are hopeful that it will lead to better care for those in the NMOSD community. The Progress Grant for NMOSD is made possible by a grant from Horizon Therapeutics.
SRNA James T. Lubin Fellows
In addition to some of the research described above, we remain committed to funding Fellowships to train clinician-scientists in rare neuroimmune disorders. In 2021, SRNA opened our applications for our 2023-2025 Fellowship cohort. Our Fellowship program is a crucial piece of our mission to advance research on rare neuroimmune disorders.
SRNA also continues to collect data for our patient Registry. The purpose of this registry is to help advance research about rare neuroimmune disorders, collaborate with researchers from around the world, and identify participants for clinical trials. In total, 621 people have participated in the registry.
As of May 2022, 70% of respondents were diagnosed with transverse myelitis, 10% with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder, 7% with MOG antibody disease, 5% with acute disseminated encephalomyelitis, 4% with acute flaccid myelitis, and 4% with another disease or have yet to receive a diagnosis.
37% were diagnosed less than one week after symptom onset, but for 32% of respondents it took longer than six weeks to be diagnosed.
83% of participants received treatment after their first acute attack. However, of those who received a first acute treatment, only 32% of participants received a second treatment that was different than the first. 80% of participants received rehabilitative therapy.
80% of participants currently have weakness or paralysis, 79% of participants currently have numbness or loss of sensation, and 62% of participants have spasticity or uncontrolled muscle spasms. 54% experience neck or back pain, 76% of participants experience neuropathic pain, and 70% of participants have bladder and/or bowel symptoms.
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, SRNA was interested in how the pandemic impacted our community, which led us to launch our COVID-19 study. The goal of the study is to understand and learn from the SRNA member community about their experiences with COVID-19, experiences accessing care during the pandemic, and other potential social challenges (e.g., job loss, issues accessing medication or other supplies). Some of those with rare neuroimmune disorders are considered high risk for severe COVID-19 disease, are on medications that suppress the immune system, or have complex, ongoing medical needs. Understanding these issues for our community during this pandemic helped us to create relevant programming and inform the medical community about the effects of this pandemic on those with rare neuroimmune disorders. The study involved participation in an interviewer-guided survey administered over the phone using Surveymonkey. Of the 100 participants in the study, 13.7% were let go from their jobs due to the pandemic, while 54.7% were not employed before the pandemic. Half of the participants had issues accessing medical care, and 80% had visits that were shifted to virtual visits. 5.3% of respondents had a COVID-19 diagnosis, but none were hospitalized.


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2023: Over 80 percent APC members in Ebonyi ready to defect to PDP, says guber aspirant
A Governorship Aspirant in Ebonyi State and Lawmaker Representing Ezza South constituency in the State House of Assembly , Hon Chris Usulor, on Sunday boasted that the People's Democratic Party (PDP) will win the 2023 governorship election in the state.
The lawmaker who is a three time member of the Assembly also claimed that over 80 percent of the members of the ruling All Progressive Congress (APC) in Ebonyi state are ready to defect to the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to support his governorship ambition.
Usulor, who spoke in Abakaliki, Ebonyi State capital, said he is more experienced than other governorship aspirants in the state, adding that Nigerians are desirous of the PDP to takeover power from the ruling APC, both at the presidency and in Ebonyi state.
"Nigeria as a whole, the Peoples Democratic Party, (PDP) is set to takeover the leadership of the country. If you look at what is happening now, you know the positioning of PDP as it regards the quest to takeover the Presidency.
" If you look at the country, you see that everybody is yearning for a change. Everybody is expecting PDP to takeover the leadership of the country.
"In Ebonyi state, citizens do not know any other thing than the Peoples Democratic Party. It has been institutionalized in the state. PDP is in the mouth of every woman, boy, girl and children in Ebonyi state. It is almost a tradition in the state, and so, I don't think that any other party can take the mantle of leadership of the state from PDP.
"The All Progressive Congress are at the helm of affairs is just on a temporary bases. Unless they rig PDP out from the forthcoming elections, if it is on a free and fair election, PDP will win in every Local Government areas of the state.
"And so, we will come up with a peaceful disposition towards regaining power and in doing that, we will preach to Ebonyians to still stand by PDP.
"We are not going to plan rigging. we are not going to cause violence but that doesn't mean that, if we are pushed to wall, we just run away like that. We will keep playing the game according to the dictates of the law.
Usulor maintained that the next governor of the state can come from either Ezza or Izzi, the two major clans in Abakaliki bloc yet to produce a governor.
"The clamouring everywhere is that, other clans should allow Ezza Clan which is the eldest son of Ezekuna and in Ebonyi state, they (Ezza) are the eldest to rule the state.
"Generally, the position of the people in Ebonyi Central senatorial zone is that it is their turn to produce the governor. In alliance with the resolution of PDP, it is the turn of Ezzas, that's what we are clamouring.
"An average Izzi man will equally be clamouring that it is their turn. But the SEC resolution has given the two zones the equal opportunity to vie for this position. And so, any of the clans can take it, he stated"
Usulor, who is from Ezza clan, said he will run an all inclusive governor if he is elected as governor.
"I am going to be the next governor of Ebonyi state. And I am going to achieve that through mass mobilization, sensitization, campaigning and lobbying.
"If I am given the ticket of the PDP, eighty percent (80%) of the members of the All Progressive Congress, APC, in Ebonyi state will decamp to the PDP to support me. They will decamp to support me and you know what that means," the lawmaker added.
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I am using AEQ library: https://github.com/tomwalder/php-appengine-pull-queue
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How do I grow my practice, in the age of online marketing & corporate chains?
Good work was enough in good old days. Word of mouth used to spread (and remain in the ears of people for years!), "family doctor" and "family dentist" were everyday phrases, the growth path of a practice was quite predictable. Good work was the key.
Welcome to 21st century, decade 2.
Focus has shifted to online marketing, social media buzz, big corporate chains, online ratings of doctors, soft skills, practice management skills etc., The speed with which these changes came about has caught most practitioners unawares. Most practitioners still consider social media a waste of time. At a recent gathering of about 70 dentists, I asked how many had a Facebook page for the clinic. Just two raised their hand!
Good work is still the key, but not enough anymore.
You need few more keys….
Not only do good work but also ensure it gets known to a good number of people.
Not only work with your unique instinct and skills but also use technology/methodology.
Not only deliver quality but also build a systematic consistency & scalability in repeat-work.
All of this, without diluting the 'noble' aura of your work. No matter what the hype makes you believe, a doctor's work can never be commoditized.
1. Your instinct and skills are still the most important factors – continue enriching those.
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3. Your staff are your extension – nurture and respect them.
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This software not only give me access to my medical records but also let me set reminder for my medicines... WOW!
This software is purely for patient management. Those who are looking to increase their new OPD along with the retention of new clients should definitely go for this software..Patient Management is just a click away.
The software has polished interface with good features. Booking appointments, servicing and tracking the clients are done quite easily with the software. However, there is room further improvement. The billing section, ability to read Emirates ID card, insurance portal and medication prescription. Overall, I would recommend the software but the software developers have miles to go before Bestosys become a complete package in the medical industry.
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British Paratrooper 1940-45
Online Catalogue | Historical Art | Second World War Art | Second World War Original Paintings by Graham Turner | British Paratrooper 1940-45
These are original paintings by Graham Turner, painted in gouache on watercolour board for the Osprey book 'British Paratrooper 1940-45'. They are unique pieces of hand-painted artwork by this well known historical artist.
British Paratrooper 1942 Ref: GT174-A
The first battle honour earned by the Parachute Regiment was achieved for the raid on the radar station at Bruneval in February 1942. The central figure wears the early step-in smock and has a German helmet hooked on his belt, a souvenier from the raid. He is surrounded by a range of equipment including an SMLE Mk.III rifle with bayonet and bandoleer, a Webley Mk.VI revolver, whistle, knee pads, Celanese scarf, No.18 wireless set and X-type parachute.
Gouache painting by Graham Turner - image size 13"x 17" (33 x 43cm)
For close up detail image of painting, CLICK HERE
Paratrooper Training Ref: GT174-B
Parachute training at RAF Ringway.
British Paratrooper 1944 Ref: GT174-C
A British Paratrooper as he would have appeared on D-Day, 6th June 1944, wearing a Denison smock and carrying a Bren gun. Around the main figure are details of his '37 pattern webbing, MRC body armour, toggle rope, no.82 grenade or 'Gammon bomb' and Fairbairn-Sykes dagger.
Arnhem Ref: GT174-D
Paratroopers assemble an airborne trolley on their drop-zone near Arnhem, September 1944.
The 'Red Devils' Ref: GT174-E
A 3in. mortar team from the 1st Parachute Brigade during the battle of Kef El Debna, fought between 27th and 29th March 1943.
The Rhine Crossing Ref: GT174-F
Corporal Aaron Walton of the 13th Parchute Battalion prepares to jump with his Paradog Bing, on 24th March 1945 during Operation Varsity. Bing was already a veteran of the Normandy campaign, where he had been caught in a tree during the jump and injured by shrapnel.
Following the battle, Cpl. Walton and Bing, along with the rest of the 6th Airborne Division, made their way through Germany to meet up with the Russians at the baltic port of Wismar, where they were at the end of the war in Europe.
Greece 1944 Ref: GT174-G
Paratroops from the 4th Parachute Battalion patrol the streets of Athens, trying to maintain order during the civil war between rival Greek factions in 1944.
Dressing Station, Arnhem Ref: GT174-H
Wounded paratroopers are treated in a makeshift dressing station in Arnhem during Operation Market Garden in 1944.
Purchasing an Original Painting
If you are interested in purchasing an original painting, please email Graham Turner at graham@studio88.co.uk to discuss the purchase or to arrange to visit.
Graham Turner's original paintings are offered for sale by the artist himself, rather than through Studio 88, which is our print publishing business. Consequently, payment directly to him is preferred.
Paintings are priced unframed, and copyright is not included.
Collection or Delivery of Original Paintings
The cost of shipping original paintings varies, depending on their size, value and destination. Our usual shipping rates do not apply, but we would be happy to provide a quote for shipping to your address if you are unable to collect.
Studio 88 Ltd., PO Box 568, Aylesbury, Bucks. HP17 8ZX - email: info@studio88.co.uk - phone: 01296 338504
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Project Leader Superheroes and The Attributes They Possess While Delivering an EPC Project! An EPC (engineering, procurement and construction) project is, like most projects, complicated and multi-faceted. To tackle one on your own is to quite possibly bite off more than you can chew! Having a dedicated team to help you with the biting and digesting is a necessity to delivering an EPC project, but also just as important is needing a great team leader (YOU) to delegate the job scopes. This is essentially the PM's job, and part of his or her job entails having leadership and people skills. Without these, the project may be doomed!
In projects, there are times when all is smooth, jobs are performed in a timely manner and when everything seems to be unfolding nicely. Usually these periods end very quickly though. And what ensues after are times when issues are surfacing, there are never-ending problems, and one seemingly little thing can hold up the entire project. This is when task forces are created in order to take special action in order to address these key issues arising. These hectic times are the time when you can differentiate a great project manager or team leader from the rest. As the old proverb goes, stormy seas make for more skilled sailors, and such is the work of a PM. As a PM, how you respond to these issues determines the results you experience. And if that isn't enough, one of the OTHER jobs a PM has that you don't really hear about, is the job of managing egos. The PM has the pleasure of managing everyone's ego; the shareholders, the decision-makers, the subcontractors, the suppliers and even his own. If you think about it, a PM is sort of like a project super-hero.
Great PM superheros know that actions speak louder than words alone, and they take action. You can describe how you want your team to operate, you can communicate efficiently and effectively what actions need to be taken, or you can show them by your superhero actions. Regardless of what is important to you, such as timeliness, quality, or thoroughness, your actions in these areas must be congruent with your words. And since a team is a reflection of its' leader, it is essential to walk-your-talk and demonstrate what it is that you want to see. BE the example you want to see in your projects!
As a PM Superhero, it is important to be available and easily accessible by the team. After all, sometimes things come up that they don't have the respond-ability to manage, this is why you need to be accessible and available. They definitely do not hole themselves up in an office somewhere and speak through intermediaries. They are on the front line with their team, rolling up their sleeves and getting their hands dirty if needed! After all, sometimes you need to be willing to do whatever it takes to get the job done.
Let's face it, a PM Superhero needs to have people skills. Have you ever worked with someone who you felt disrespected you? Chances are, if you have had this unfortunate experience, you probably didn't work well with this person or eventually you didn't work with them at all. It is important for your team to respect you but it's even MORE important that they are respected BY you. It's hard to respect someone that you know doesn't respect you and even harder to work with them. Members of your team may not be as experienced or accomplished as you, but never behave condescendingly towards them. This can lead to passive aggression on their side, which always has an effect on the results. An unhappy project workers always have an impact on the bottom line, according to these gallup statistics.
A PM superhero never sits on the fence too long, and does his best to make informed and educated decisions. He or she understands that nothing can move forward until a decision has been made. Rather than bring a project to a standstill with a paralysis by analysis mentality, a PM Superhero will focus on making lots of educated decisions quickly rather than just a few great decisions slowly. After all, time is money people!
The bottom line is that there is always resistance on the path to complete a project. Cutting corners is a common way many people try to save time and money, but in the end it usually costs MORE time and money. There will be temptations to take shortcuts, bypass approvals, or leave something out of the project plan as the pressure increases. This is what sets a PM Superhero apart, he or she resists these influences and always does whatever is necessary to deliver a quality project.
This attribute is really important because of the effect this can have on the team, the project and the end-results. A PM Superhero understands that there is no room for negativity or complaining. Period. Stuff will come up, it always does, and the PM's job is to respond to end. End of discussion. There is already enough going on and enough to do without having to deal with negative comments or attitudes from the PM or the team. Hearsay doesn't have a place in projects, and when someone begins creating drama, a Superhero PM stops it at the source. Great Superhero PM's track down where negativity is originating from and resolves the issue at the source. Not everything goes perfectly on a project, and leaders are fully aware that focusing on the negative side of a situation long enough can and often does turn into a self-fulfilling prophecy.
On top of that, a nay-sayer has a negative impact on the people he or she works around. It can affect morale, productivity and the end results. This is where creating boundaries is very important. Once everyone knows how you as a PM Superhero works, they know time and time again not to participate in negativity…especially on your watch!
Here's to all the great Superhero PMs out there currently and those who are on their journey to becoming one!


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Cases & Materials on Equity & Trusts (10th edn)
Gary Watt
Titles in the Casebook on series provide readers with a comprehensive selection of case law extracts for their studies. Extracts have been chosen from a wide range of historical and ... More
Titles in the Casebook on series provide readers with a comprehensive selection of case law extracts for their studies. Extracts have been chosen from a wide range of historical and contemporary cases to illustrate the reasoning processes of the courts and to show how legal principles are developed. Todd & Watt's Cases and Materials on Equity and Trusts provides an essential reference source. This tenth edition contains an impressive range of relevant and interesting case law, statutory material, academic writing, and official proposals for law reform. The book is composed of a number of parts. The book starts with an introduction to equity and trusts. The next part covers the creation and recognition of trusts. The third part considers the regulation of trusts. The part that follows looks at trustees and third parties. The final part looks at maxims, doctrines, and remedies.Less
Cases & Materials on EU Law (12th edn)
Stephen Weatherill
This book presents the main constitutional and substantive areas of European Union law alongside the themes and principles that have shaped the development of the EU and its policies. It ... More
This book presents the main constitutional and substantive areas of European Union law alongside the themes and principles that have shaped the development of the EU and its policies. It provides carefully selected case law and engaging extracts and materials supplemented by commentary to help explain the complexities of EU law in a contextualized manner. This new edition takes account of law and practice as the EU develops beyond the changes made by the Lisbon Treaty, which entered into force in 2009. The book gives a fully up-to-date treatment of legislative activity, academic inquiry, and case law, including an exploration of the rulings in Digital Rights, Dano, and Gauweiler, and, most spectacular of all, Opinion 2/13's refusal to permit the EU to accede to the ECHR on the terms negotiated.Less
Cases and Materials on Employment Law (10th edn)
Richard Painter and Ann Holmes
Titles in the Casebook on series provide readers with a comprehensive selection of case law extracts for their studies. Extracts have been chosen from a wide range of historical and contemporary cases to illustrate the reasoning processes of the courts and to show how legal principles are developed. Cases and Materials on Employment Law is the complete reference resource on employment law. This edition offers well-chosen case law and extracts and materials to explain employment law in a contextualized manner. This edition includes discussion of the Enterprise and Regulatory Reform Act 2013, the Growth and Infrastructure Act 2013 and the Small Business, Enterprise and Employment Act 2015. The work also includes treatment of the latest developments in case law, including Société Générale (London Branch) v Geys (2012), Edwards v Chesterfield Royal Hospital NHS Trust (2012), Chhabra v W. London Mental Health NHS Trust (2014), Lock v British Gas Trading Ltd (2013), Kaltoft v Kommunernes Landsforening (2014), Eweida v UK (2013). There is also inclusion of the most recent statistics on trade union membership, levels of industrial action, the work of ACAS, and employment tribunal claims. Also, the work has additional coverage on family rights available on the Online Resource Centre.Less
Hicks & Goo's Cases and Materials on Company Law (7th edn)
Alan Dignam
Titles in the Casebook on series provide readers with a comprehensive selection of case law extracts for their studies. Extracts have been chosen from a wide range of historical and contemporary cases to illustrate the reasoning processes of the courts and to show how legal principles are developed.Hicks & Goo's Cases and Materials on Company Law guides students through the complexities of company law with a broad selection of source materials, extracts from governmental and non-governmental sources as well as traditional cases and materials that are placed in context with clear commentary. It covers all the principal areas of company law including corporate governance issues and securities and insolvency. The book concentrates on how the law facilitates and regulates the operation of companies, both large and small, reflecting the realities of current practice. Each section is preceded by a concise introduction to help students understand the significance of the material presented. Similarly, each case is preceded by a statement of its legal significance and a summary of the main facts. The book has been fully updated to include classic materials whilst retaining the breadth of sources. The contents have been restructured to reflect the way the course is taught and chapter introductions have been developed to place each chapter in context, examine how these relate to the subject as a whole, and to strengthen the links between chapters, ensuring a sense of coherence throughout the book. Some context is given to the materials so that their meaning is clearer.Less