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Crystal River Inn Bed and Breakfast
Waupaca, Wisconsin Bed & Breakfast
Waupaca, Wisconsin 54981
Website: http://www.crystalriver-inn.com
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About Crystal River Inn Bed and Breakfast
Crystal River Inn is a historic 1853 farmstead turned Bed & Breakfast over 30 years ago. The Inn is located on the Crystal River in Rural just minutes from Waupaca, Wisconsin and the Chain of Lakes. Rural is a quaint and historic village with rich history and beauty every season of the year. Many people who visit characterize the community as a New England village in the heart of Wisconsin. Walk the village streets and observe the beautiful historic homes as the Crystal River peacefully flows and winds throughout the village.
Crystal River Inn is a Certified Wildlife Perserve on 11.5 acres where you can explore and enjoy an abundance of wildlife, birds and native prairie flowers. Explore the picturesque historic barns, artesian well and experience the relaxation and meditation while walking the labyrinth in the prairie. We are proud to be a certified Travel Green inn. We serve organic and fair trade coffee and tea, farm fresh eggs, organic and locally sourced food. Breakfast is an experience of enjoying the serenity of the Crystal River flowing by as you savor the multicourse breakfast.
The Inn offers six guest rooms with antique furnishings, a view of the river and/or woods, and a nook for reading or visiting. Guest rooms include private baths and most rooms include a fireplace. Two first floor rooms each have a private entrance and a double whirlpool tub.
Our three Crystal River Cottages are open year round. The Little House on the Prairie sleeps 6, The Granary sleeps 6 and The Coop is a perfect romantice getaway for 2. Breakfast is included for guests staying in cottages. We welcome children and well behaved dogs ($25 Pet Fee) in our cottages. Complimentary WIFI is available in the cottages.
Recreation Includes: Biking, Hiking, Boating, Kayaking, Swimming, Hartman Creek State Park, Chain 'O Lakes


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Active substance / Generic: Tetanus Toxoid
Scientific discussion
This medicine is approved for use in the European Union
|Invented name:
|Equilis Te
|Active substance/INN:
|Tetanus toxoid
|Target species:
|Therapeutic indication:
|Active immunisation of horses from 6 months of age against tetanus to prevent mortality.
|Withdrawal period:
|Zero days
|Pharmaceutical form:
|Suspension for injection
|ATCvet code:
|Pharmaco-therapeutic group:
|Tetanus vaccine
|Marketing Authorisation Holder:
|Intervet International B.V.
Wim de Korverstraat 35
NL-5831 AN Boxmeer
The Netherlands
Equilis Te is presented in a 1 ml glass vial or a pre-filled glass syringe. The vaccine contains tetanus toxoid. The product is indicated for active immunisation of horses from 6 months of age against tetanus to prevent mortality. The route of administration is intramuscular.
Equilis Te: Quality Assessment
The vaccine contains tetanus toxoid 40 LF (flocculation equivalents)/ml. Standard excipients are used as stabilisers, buffer components and all comply with the Ph.Eur. Per dose the vaccine contains traces of formaldehyde as a remnant of the inactivation process. Depending on the tetanus toxoid supplier traces of thiomersal can be found as well.
Either glass vials or pre-filled glass syringes are used. The vials are closed with a halogenobutyl rubber stopper and encapsulated with a coded aluminium cap. The ending of the plunger and the tip cap closing of the syringe are of halogenobutyl rubber. Both containers are sterilised.
Development Pharmaceutics
The tetanus component of Equilis Te is a standard tetanus toxoid. The sterile fractionated tetanus toxoid concentrate is supplied in bulk for incorporation into Equilis Te, which is then blended, filled, packed and released by Intervet. It contains a fixed amount of purified tetanus toxoid (40 Lf per dose of 1 ml) determined via flocculation testing. The final product is tested in the potency test as prescribed in the Ph.Eur. monograph 0697 by using a Toxoid Binding Inhibition (ToBI) assay.
The adjuvant is based on iscom-matrix technology. The iscom-matrix used here is an adjuvant formulation closely related to iscom but consisting of particles with a patented composition whose shape and appearance are as that of the iscom except for their lack of incorporated antigen. These iscom-matrix particles are formed by a HPLC-purified fraction of Quillaja saponins, cholesterol and phosphatidyl choline. The iscom-matrix is mixed with the antigen only. The iscom-matrix, possesses no or drastically reduced haemolytic activity. Induction of high levels of serum antibodies against tetanus which persisted for an unexpectedly long time was seen in studies and the matrix has an excellent safety profile in horses. The amount of purified saponin in the vaccine has been set at 375 ug/dose. The exact mechanism how the iscom-matrix adjuvant induces such a broad immune response remains yet unclear.
Overall Conclusion
The analytical part of the dossier is well described. A satisfactory description of the production and quality control procedures was provided. The method of manufacture was well described and the main in-process controls detailed in full. Compliance of starting materials of animal origin used during production with the requirements of the Note for guidance on minimising risk of transmitting animal spongiform encephalopathy agents via human and veterinary products was shown. Following an extension of the marketing authorisation in 2008, the addition of another tetanus toxoid supplier was adequately justified.
Validation data for the ToBI test were provided and deemed satisfactory to differentiate between batches that pass or fail the batch potency test. The finished product and batch safety tests ensure a product of consistent quality is produced. Based on the stability data provided a shelf life of 24 months was justified for the finished product.
Tetanus Toxoid: Safety Assessment
Equilis Te is an inactivated adjuvanted vaccine containing tetanus toxoid as the active component. The minimum age for vaccination is 6 months. The basic vaccination scheme consists of two 1 ml intramuscular injections, each a single dose, with an interval of 4 weeks. Each dose (1 ml) contains as active substance Tetanus toxoid (40 Flocculation units). The safety studies were based on the relevant Ph.Eur. monographs and guidelines. All studies have been performed with Equilis Prequenza Te, which is an inactivated adjuvanted vaccine containing antigen of three different influenza strains and tetanus toxoid as the active components. Five laboratory studies and 6 field studies have been conducted. For the safety studies, vaccine batches produced and tested according to the production method and the standard release requirements described in Part II of the dossier were used.
Overall Conclusion
Laboratory studies were conducted to assess the safety of a single, double and repeated single dose using batches of standard antigen content in horses of 2 to 4 months of age, older horses and pregnant thoroughbred mares. The vaccine may induce local reactions in the horse. These local reactions are characterised by soft or sometimes hard swellings mostly with a diameter smaller than 2 cm. In rare cases the size was up to 5 cm in diameter and the injection site was painful. The reactions were transient and they disappeared normally within 24 to 48 hours. Sometimes an increase in rectal temperature above the normal range could be observed for 24 hours, exceptionally for three days. Other systemic reactions were not induced by the vaccine. That means that the vaccine will be well tolerated by horses of different ages.
No negative influence on gestation, foaling and offspring of mares was observed after vaccination at different times during pregnancy. At the injection site, no remnants of the vaccine were found. The vaccine was administered at the same time, but at different sites with Tetanus serum. This administration was safe. An assessment of the ecotoxicity risks showed that the overall risk of the vaccine to the environment, humans and other animals is effectively zero.
Tetanus toxoid: Efficacy Assessment
Tetanus is an acute, often fatal disease caused by the neurotoxin of Clostridium tetani, a slender, gram-positive, anaerobic rod that may develop terminal spores, which are widely distributed in soil and intestines of animals and humans. The disease, which usually originates from contaminated wounds, is characterised by generalised rigidity and convulsive spasms of skeletal muscles. The muscle stiffness usually involves the jaw (lockjaw) and neck and then becomes generalised. Most susceptible species to tetanus are horses and humans. Effective prophylaxis against this disease is only obtained by means of vaccination.
Almost all efficacy experiments were performed with the full combination product Equilis Prequenza Te, which besides tetanus toxoid also contains inactivated antigen of three different equine influenza strains. The amounts of tetanus toxoid (40 Lf) and adjuvant (purified saponin: 375 ug) in one dose of 1 ml of Equilis Prequenza Te and the mono-component vaccine Equilis Te are identical.
Overall Conclusion
Efficacy studies have been carried out in the target species, the horse, by the recommended route of administration (intramuscular). All efficacy experiments except one were performed with batches of Equilis Prequenza Te containing standard amounts of influenza antigens (A/equine-1/Prague/1/56 = 100 AU, A/equine-2/Newmarket/1/93 and A/equine-2/Newmarket/2/93 = 50 AU each), tetanus toxoid (40 Lf) and adjuvant (saponin: 375 µg) in one dose of 1 ml. In one field trial Equilis Te was used.
It was demonstrated that basic vaccination (consisting of two vaccinations 4 weeks apart) of seronegative foals at an age of five months onwards with Equilis Prequenza Te led to serum antitoxin levels against tetanus toxoid considered to indicate protection against tetanus 2 weeks after basic vaccination until at least 17 months after basic vaccination.
All foals used in the laboratory and field efficacy studies were seronegative to tetanus at the time of first vaccination. Thus, the influence of specific maternal antibodies on the efficacy of Equilis Prequenza Te against tetanus could not be assessed. As the presence of specific maternal antibodies to tetanus is known to have a significant inhibitory effect on the development of active immunity against tetanus in young foals after active immunisation, an appropriate minimum age of vaccination was fixed at 6 months.
Regarding the concurrent use of Equilis Prequenza Te and Tetanus-Serum Intervet, a passive protection against tetanus for at least 21 days after concurrent administration has been demonstrated. Nevertheless, the development of active immunity against tetanus is negatively influenced by concurrent use of Equilis Prequenza Te and Tetanus-Serum Intervet, as antitoxin titres obtained 2 weeks after the basic vaccination were significantly reduced compared to results obtained in the other laboratory efficacy studies 2 weeks after the second vaccination. As this might have a negative influence on the duration of immunity against tetanus, it is proposed to include a third vaccination at least 4 weeks later.
Duration of immunity of Equilis Prequenza Te against tetanus after first (and further) booster immunisation was demonstrated. Data provided show that protective serum antibody titres against tetanus persisted for 24 months after the first revaccination (V3) with Equilis Prequenza Te given at 5 months after the basic vaccination course.
The results of one field trial performed with Equilis Te demonstrate that vaccination of seronegative horses with Equilis Te under field conditions will induce a sero-response that is equal or higher when compared to the sero-response after vaccination with Equilis Prequenza Te. Therefore the claimed period for the duration of immunity for Equilis Te should be at least equal but may be even longer when compared to Equilis Prequenza Te.
Thus, the duration of immunity after the basic vaccination course (17 months) as well as the duration of immunity after the first booster vaccination (24 months) can be considered to be demonstrated after vaccination with Equilis Te under laboratory and field conditions.
Equilis Te: Risk-Benefit
Equilis Te is indicated for active immunisation of horses from 6 months of age against tetanus to prevent mortality. The vaccine contains tetanus toxoid prepared from toxin produced by Clostridium tetani. Clostridium tetani is a gram-positive, anaerobic, spore-forming bacillus, which produces a potent toxin that can cause spasticity and tetany of the skeletal muscle. Horses have a much higher susceptibility to the tetanus neurotoxin than other animals. In general tetanus prophylaxis should be incorporated into all equine health maintenance programmes.
The tetanus toxoid is formulated with iscom-matrix, a new innovative adjuvant. The iscom-matrix contains a purified saponin. The adjuvant has excellent immune-inducing properties and a good safety profile.
The analytical part is correctly documented, especially with regard to the production and control of the antigen and the control of the raw materials. The starting materials of animal origin used in the production of the final product comply with the current regulatory texts related to the TSE Note for Guidance (EMEA/410/01-Rev.2) and Commission Directive 1999/104/EEC.
The potential risks of the use of this inactivated adjuvanted vaccine against tetanus in horses may be that the vaccine causes abnormal local or systemic reactions in the target animal and the risk of self-injection administering the product. Both of these have been addressed and suitable warnings included in the SPC. No negative influence on gestation, foaling and offspring of mares was observed after vaccination at different times during pregnancy. The vaccine is safe in animals regarded as most sensitive. After administration of a double dose and the repeated administration of one dose no serious adverse systemic or local reactions were observed. Each vaccine batch is tested for safety in the target animal before batch release. Appropriate warnings are indicated in SPC sections 5.4, 5.9 and 5.12.
An assessment of the ecotoxicity risks showed that the overall risk of the vaccine to the environment, humans and other animals is minimal.
Vaccination with Equilis Te provides protection against tetanus starting at 2 weeks after basic vaccination. The basic vaccination course results in immunity to tetanus lasting at least 17 months. The first revaccination after the basic vaccination course results in immunity to tetanus lasting at least 24 months.
The interference of maternal antibodies on the efficacy of inactivated vaccines against tetanus is well known. Development of a humoral response of Equilis Te in the face of maternal antibodies against tetanus has not been demonstrated. Field data and laboratory data indicate that young animals at the age of 6 months that are without maternal antibody against tetanus respond adequately to vaccination. A complete vaccination response of seronegative foals at an age below six months could not be clearly demonstrated. Maternal antibodies to tetanus in the foal may persist up to 4-6 months of age depending on the amount of colostrum ingested shortly after birth and the immune status of the mare. In addition, it has also been recommended that foals born from mares vaccinated during the last two months of gestation should not be vaccinated before the age of 6 months.
Concurrent use of Equilis Te and Tetanus-Serum Intervet will lead to a passive protection against tetanus for at least 21 days. Development of active immunity against tetanus is negatively influenced by concurrent use of Equilis Prequenza Te and Tetanus-Serum Intervet. An appropriate statement has been proposed for point 5.8 of the SPC.
Based on the original and subsequent data presented, the Committee for Medicinal Products for Veterinary Use concluded by majority that the quality, safety and efficacy of Equilis Te was considered to be in accordance with the requirements of Council Directive 2001/82/EC.

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Roger C. Weightman to Thomas Jefferson, 12 October 1811
From Roger C. Weightman
Washington, Oct 12. 1811
M Chambers of N York put into my charge a parcel of Fiorin grass recently received from Ireland, with directions to take the earliest and safest mode of conveyance to Monticello. Since my return home I have had it boxed and directed to the care of the post master at Fredericksburg. Mr Wm B. Randolph did me the favor to take charge of the box and will deliver it safely into the hands of the Post master.
R. C. Weightman
RC (MHi); endorsed by TJ as received 16 Oct. 1811 and so recorded in SJL; notation on verso by TJ relating to his 19 Oct. 1811 reply: "Scott's works 5.v. miniature edn."
Roger Chew Weightman (1787–1876) was born in Alexandria and moved in 1801 to Washington, D.C. There he learned the printing business under Andrew Way and William Duane, acquiring the latter's bookstore and printing office in 1807. Weightman printed the journals of the United States Senate, 1807–14, and TJ purchased books and stationery from him on several occasions. After serving in the cavalry during the War of 1812, he accepted a commission in the militia. Weightman was a brigadier general at the time of Lafayette's visit in 1824, and in 1861 he rose to major general in charge of the District of Columbia's militia. Although his health had begun to fail, he served in that capacity throughout the Civil War. Weightman was also a justice of the peace, 1816–42, mayor of Washington, 1824–27, cashier of the Bank of Washington, 1827–34, and a clerk and librarian at the United States Patent Office, 1851–70. In his capacity as mayor, he invited TJ to Washington's celebration of the fiftieth anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, eliciting TJ's last public letter (MB description begins James A. Bear Jr. and Lucia C. Stanton, eds., Jefferson's Memorandum Books: Accounts, with Legal Records and Miscellany, 1767–1826, 1997, The Papers of Thomas Jefferson, Second Series description ends , 2:1208, 1239, 1274; Washington National Intelligencer, 27 May 1807; Washington Daily National Intelligencer, 7 May 1814; JEP description begins Journal of the Executive Proceedings of the Senate of the United States description ends ; Weightman to TJ, 14 June 1826; TJ to Weightman, 24 June 1826; Washington Evening Star, 1 July 1872, 2 Feb. 1876).
The Fredericksburg post master was John Benson.
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- Chambers, John; and fiorin grass search
- fiorin grass; sent to TJ search
- grass; fiorin search
- Ireland; fiorin grass from search
- Randolph, William B.; and fiorin grass for TJ search
- Weightman, Roger Chew; and fiorin grass search
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By Sarah Pickersgill
Advocacy and Communications Officer, MACEPA, and Global Health Corps Fellow
Later this month, senior leadership from Zambia's National Malaria Elimination Centre (NMEC), as well as MACEPA senior adviser Abdi Mohamed and MACEPA director Rick Steketee, are heading to China. This is on the heels of a trip there last month by Abdi, and, following that, a delegation from China and global partners to Zambia. That scoping mission included representatives from China's National Institute of Parasitic Diseases (NIPD), the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, the RBM Partnership To End Malaria, the World Health Organization, and the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Below are pictures of the team touring the NMEC lab and insectary (they also visited Chikankata District and the Copperbelt).
The scoping mission was the first step in developing the Government of China's strategy to support malaria elimination efforts in Africa. Interest and experience from China is welcome as they are on the verge of malaria elimination; last year the country recorded no local transmission. Central to China's elimination bid is its 1-3-7 surveillance and response strategy.
Twilio users visualize no malaria
Pictured below: Last Thursday, Kammerle Schneider, MACEPA's deputy director, delivered a presentation at a Twillio Users Conference in Seattle.
She spoke about how rural populations receive treatment and testing from community health workers, an approach which requires additional resources to ensure high reporting rates and data quality. Twilio, part of the Visualize No Malaria partnership, uses a cloud-based SMS messaging service to send automated reminders to community health care workers and healthcare facilities to submit reports.
Bio of the day: Busiku Hamainza
During Tableau's visit to Zambia last month, we had the chance to sit down with Busiku Hamainza and others to learn more about their work and why they do it. Check out this short clip from the interview and stay tuned for more!
In the news
This week, Paraguay was officially declared malaria-free by the WHO. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO director general, remarked, "Success stories like Paraguay's show what is possible. If malaria can be eliminated in one country, it can be eliminated in all countries." In 2016, the WHO identified Paraguay as one of 21 countries with the potential to eliminate malaria by 2020. Through the E-2020 initiative, the WHO is supporting these countries as they scale up activities to become malaria-free. Other E-2020 countries in the Americas include Belize, Costa Rica, Ecuador, El Salvador, Mexico, and Suriname. (MercoPress)
Listen to Tedros' full remarks below.
When a mining firm in Obuasi, Ghana, found malaria was hampering its operations, it joined forces with locals and the government to find a solution. Ghana has the world's fifth worst malaria burden. It is the number one reason outpatients go to hospital. But in Obuasi, this partnership with the mining company has led to a 75 percent drop in malaria cases in just eight years. Now others want to emulate their success. (The Guardian)
The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation has spun out a nonprofit biotech offspring, the Bill & Melinda Gates Medical Research Institute. The institute's focus is on diseases that disproportionately affect the poor: malaria, tuberculosis, and enteric diseases. Although the institute will have some labs, its focus will be on finding ideas already developed by academic labs or held in the portfolios of other biotech firms and seeing them through the treacherous middle stage of development as far as the proof-of-concept phase. Then the institute will look for commercial partners to take over. (STAT News)
With the numerous advances in malaria drugs and technologies, there is a call for more African and Africa-based scientists to add their voices to the debate, especially concerning genetic technologies. Laboratory developments taking place around the world are promising, but ultimately, technology will need to be custom-tailored to local mosquito populations, tested and deployed where it will have most impact—in Africa. Jonathan Kayondo writes that "to have the best chance of success with this emerging technology, the African continent must co-develop and harness it at the same time as our international partners." (The Telegraph)
Since the beginning of 2018, 99 malaria-related deaths have been reported countrywide in South Sudan and almost 770,000 cases. "Currently malaria is the top cause of illness and death in South Sudan with most cases and deaths occurring in children and pregnant mothers especially in strife-torn areas affected by food insecurity and acute malnutrition," said undersecretary in the Ministry of Health Makur Matur Kariom. (CGTN)
Rwanda pharmacies have begun offering "do-it-yourself" HIV kits to allow virus testing in the privacy of your home. According to the manufacturers, the test has a 99.7 percent accuracy rate, higher than at-home pregnancy tests. Though these tests would allow many to avoid the stigma often associated with going to clinics or other testing centres, some worry about the absence of counselling and other information normally provided when finding out your status at the clinic. (The Telegraph)
Experts say that the Ebola outbreak in DR Congo is at a critical point where good contact tracing is going to determine its extent. Contact tracing is the process through which everyone who has interacted with someone suspected of having Ebola is identified and monitored. However, this process is stressful for many Congolese who are suddenly surrounded by strangers, sometimes speaking in foreign languages, asking them about every move they've made in the past few days. (Washington Post)
A recent study in Malaria Journal examines the effectiveness of cross-border collaboration in malaria programs along the Angolan-Namibian border.
In a new study published in PLOS Genetics has identified a genetic difference between people with African and European ancestry that affects how the immune system triggers inflammation. The hypothesis: these differences could be rooted in how the immune system evolved due to evolutionary pressure exerted by malaria on ancestors who lived in Africa. (ScienceDaily)


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I have not had a chance to play The Curse of the Witch Head not have I even had a chance to give it a good read to write a full review. When i stared this blog it was more just to share what I owned and provide some commentary on the items. I never intended it to be a full review site. I will continue to try and do that as I can but this is not one of the items I can do that with.
There is a good review of it written up over at the Acaeum. It can be found here:
Acaeum Review
Overall the review was very positive. The only real complaints in the review were that there was not a scale provided on the map and that it was short. Not that it was short in a bad way only that it was good enough that they wished there had been more.
Published: 2007
Pages: 12
From the publisher's website:
"Over two centuries ago, the Duke Ithinge ordered an underground complex to be built to house the Witch Head and keep it from those who would use its powers for evil. The construction of the complex was performed in a remote and secret place, its chambers and corridors filled with traps and terrors devised by his new court wizard. With the complex completed, the laborers were enchanted to never reveal its location. He knew he could not destroy the Witch Head, for it was forever linked to the vitality of his family line; its power was fueled by the evil deeds of his fore bearers, and it was written in legend that the heir who destroyed the relic would be the last of the line. The Curse of the Witch Head is designed for 4-6 characters of levels 6-10 and is compatible with 1st Edition gaming."
Lower Threshold
Lower Threshold
Level: Fourth
Range: 9"
Duration: 2 Rounds/Level
Area of Effect: One Creature
Components: V,S
Casting Time: 5 Segments
Saving Throw: Special
When this spell is cast the magic user will cause the pain threshold of the intended victim to be lowered. This will have the effect of causing them to suffer increased damage from any melee attacks.
The increase in damage will depend on the effect of the saving throw. If it is made there will be done but they will suffer some direct damage then. If the save is failed by less than four points then they will suffer 50% more damage. If it is failed by five or more points then they will suffer 100% more damage for the duration of the spell.
If the saving throw is made then they will instead suffer immediate damage without an additional save to reduce it. If the saving throw is made they will suffer 1d4 points of damage for every point that they made their saving throw by.
There will be an additional odd result if the victim fails their saving throw. If a victim fails their saving throw they will become immune to magic effects that target them directly for the duration of the spell. This will include both harmful and beneficial magical effects.
Disclaimer: The spells that you will see, for how ever long the write ups last, were all written up or conceived of back in the 80's so the terminology may not appropriate for anything other than 1e and depending on how well I did back then it may be slightly off for that as well. If there is any duplication of spells that exist now it is most likely I wrote mine first :) Please feel free to comment on them but try not to be too hard on me. If anyone wishes to use these in anything they print please let me know in advance and all I ask is proper credit.


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Hankey - Clothes Organizer
- Flat bamboo shoe rack - 100% natural bamboo, environment friendly and sturdy; 3-tiers bamboo rack & storage shelf
- 3-tier slatted shelves
- Natural and smooth finish, rounded corners, protect your family from being scratched, especially the children
- Easy assembly and durable screws can be installed and disassembled repeatedly, tools provided. Two Hollowed out Handles for easy carrying
- Product Size: (26.7"x10"x21.6") inch
Until we can offer this product directly from The Montessori Company we are recommending the vendor above. If you don't have an AMAZING experience with their product or if our pricing information is no longer accurate please let us know so we can update our recommendation appropriately.


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StockMaster make use of my client
Yes. Specifically tailored software
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As well as the telephone helpline,
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Spectral Analysis® 4.6 Released
Spectral Analysis 4.6 is now available for iOS, Android™, macOS®, Windows®, and ChromeOS™.
New Features
- Intensity mode data collection for Vernier SpectroVis Plus and Vernier Go Direct SpectroVis Plus
Y-Axis Plot Manager provides new controls over graphing
- Individual Data Set display can be enabled or disabled
- Data Sets can be renamed
- Column Options and other column operations can be performed from the graph
- More flexible graph scaling options, including Manual scaling
- Graph traces are identified by color on the y axis label, assisting reading of graphs with two or more traces.
- On touch screens, graph can now be zoomed (pinch) and panned (two-fingers)
- Redesigned New Experiment dialog
- iOS now saves only to local storage, but files can be copied to cloud locations using the Files app
- Numeric entry keyboard on iOS small screens now allows negative values and scientific notation
Get Your 260/280 Ratio with Logger Pro
Molecular biologists and biochemists are always talking about their sample's 260/280 ratio. It is so commonly used that entire instruments are dedicated to displaying this value when analyzing a sample. The A260/A280 ratio is a procedure that tells scientists the extinct of contamination of their nucleic acid solution by proteins, carbohydrates, and other organic molecules.
The basis of this test relies on the Beer-Lambert law: A = εbc; where A is absorbance, e is the molar extinction coefficient, b is the cell path length, and c is the sample concentration. The commonly accepted average extinction coefficients for a 1 mg/mL nucleic acid solution at 260 nm and 280 nm are 20 and 10, respectively. In proteins, the extinction coefficient values at 260 nm and 280 nm at a concentration of 1 mg/mL are 0.57 and 1.00, respectively. Therefore, nucleic acid samples would be expected to have a higher absorbance at 260 nm than at 280 nm; in a protein sample, the opposite is true. Using these extinction coefficients, pure nucleic acid samples would have an A260/A280 ratio of 2.0, while protein would be 0.57.
In order to make the determination of a 260/280 ratio easier with a Vernier UV-VIS Spectrophotometer or a Vernier Fluorescence/UV-VIS Spectrophotometer, we have developed a Logger Pro 3 template that you can use to easily see the ratio without having to go through the entire process every time. A screenshot of the Logger Pro template is shown below.
To use this template, first download the template file. Connect the spectrometer to your computer and open the file in Logger Pro. After you have properly calibrated your spectrometer and prepped your sample, insert your sample into the spectrometer. Press the Collect button and the A260/A280 ratio value will be displayed live in the meter. The table is also displayed in the Logger Pro template. If you double click on the 260/280 header in the table, you can see the calculations used to generate the value and make modifications, if desired.
Vernier has great options for biochemistry, be sure to visit our biochemistry solution page for more free resources and great tips.
Download our Logger Pro template for completing a 260/280 ratio »
The Centripetal Force Apparatus Goes Wireless
The new Go Direct® Centripetal Force Apparatus makes it easier than ever to investigate rotational dynamics. Students can investigate the relationships among force, mass, and radius wirelessly—all you need is the Go Direct Centripetal Force Apparatus, a Go Direct Force and Acceleration Sensor, and a device running our free Graphical Analysis™ 4 app. No additional interface is needed.
With Go Direct Force and Acceleration mounted on the apparatus' beam, you are ready to investigate centripetal acceleration. Attach the mass carriage, and you can explore Newton's second law as it applies to rotational dynamics. No tangled wires to worry about. All you need to do is slide the sensor onto the beam, attach the mass carriage, and secure the sensor at the desired location. Select the appropriate data-collection channels in Graphical Analysis 4 for your investigation: Z-axis gyro to capture angular velocity, X-axis acceleration for centripetal acceleration, and/or Force for centripetal force. Then, you're ready to collect data. As you turn the spindle to rotate the beam, the sensor will apply the force necessary to pull the carriage in a circular motion.
The relationship can be further explored as students apply knowledge gained from the curve fit to linearize the data.
Students can quickly devise their own experiments to develop a model for the effect of mass or radius of rotation on the force, and then test the model. Select a mass and position and see if it matches their prediction.
Robotic Hand Project
We have had a lot of fun with the Robotic Hand project, which we discovered in the Hacking STEM Library from Microsoft®. Using our Low-g Accelerometer, an Arduino™, and our Vernier Arduino™ Interface Shield, we modified the project to create an easier control system.
Pivot Interactives Adds Chemistry
Have you ever done an experiment that you wish you could repeat with different chemicals or concentrations but lacked the time and materials? This is where Pivot Interactives new activities for chemistry can become a valuable teaching tool.
Pivot Interactives is a browser-based collection of videos and analysis tools that enable students to control real results—not simulations. The videos come with appropriate tools for measuring volume, mass, temperature, time, and even color intensity. There are additional tools to carefully control the progression of the video and experiment. Online tables and graphs are used for students to graph relationships between the variables being studied. Calculated columns can be built and graphed.
Topics include Beer-Lambert law, acid-base titration, kinetics, rate laws and activation energy, gas laws, density, specific heat, and more.
Wait until you see how the "black box" around a colorimeter or spectrometer is stripped away to show the essence of how the device measures transmittance and absorbance. The students use their own eyes as the detector with a clever combination of tools and filters to determine the appropriate wavelength to use for the experiment.
See how Pivot Interactives can enhance your instruction and bring to life many concepts in your chemistry curriculum by signing up for a free 30-day trial.
Easily Record and Analyze EMGs with Go Direct® EKG
Many teachers are interested in using our EKG sensors to record an electromyogram (EMG), the electrical activity produced from muscle contractions. Recording an EMG is straightforward, but there are multiple ways that an EMG can be analyzed. The most robust technique is to measure the integral of the rectified EMG signal, which can easily be done using the Go Direct EKG Sensor.
A normal EMG has both positive and negative deflections. A rectified EMG uses a function that makes all of the EMG deflections positive—the larger the integral, the larger the muscle contraction. In the past, we have offered special Logger Pro and LabQuest files that provide the proper filtering and calculated column support to record and analyze rectified EMGs. But, the Go Direct EKG Sensor makes recording rectified EMGs much simpler. No special files or filter settings are required—just change the channel to EMG Rectified and start collecting data. Then simply measure the integral of the signal in Graphical Analysis.
The sample graph shows an example of an EMG and rectified EMG recorded from the forearm using Go Direct EKG. A digital high-pass filter that has been optimized for recording EMGs is automatically applied to the EMG channel. The EMG Rectified channel returns the absolute value of the EMG channel, making all of the EMG deflections positive.
To analyze the rectified EMGs, simply select the region of the rectified EMG you want to analyze and use the View Integral feature in Graphical Analysis 4. You can even compare the integrals of different rectified EMGs to see which condition produced less or more muscle activity. For example, in the sample graph, the area of the rectified EMG increases with each burst of activity. The first, second, and third rectified EMGs have areas of 0.181, 0.329, and 0.441 mV s.
If you have any questions about EMGs or human physiology, feel free to contact email@example.com
What Are the Best Light Sources For Photosynthesis?
Photosynthetic organisms such as plants and algae use electromagnetic radiation from the visible spectrum to drive the synthesis of sugar molecules. Special pigments in chloroplasts of plant cells absorb the energy of certain wavelengths of light, causing a molecular chain reaction known as the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis. The best wavelengths of visible light for photosynthesis fall within the blue range (425–450 nm) and red range (600–700 nm). Therefore, the best light sources for photosynthesis should ideally emit light in the blue and red ranges. In this study, we used a Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus Spectrophotometer with a Vernier Spectrophotometer Optical Fiber and LabQuest 2 to collect spectra from four different light sources. This allowed us to determine the wavelengths emitted by each source and to get an idea of their relative intensities.
Wavelengths of light outside of the red and blue ranges are not used by most plants, and can contribute to heat build-up in plant tissues. This heat can damage plants and even interfere with photosynthesis. In order to identify the ideal light source for photosynthesis studies we compared the output or emission spectra of four different E27 type bulbs in the same desk lamp: a) 60 W incandescent bulb, b) 35 W halogen bulb, c) 28 W-equivalent LED "plant bulb" (6–9 W), and d) 13 W compact fluorescent light (CFL) bulb. Each light was measured at a standard distance of 50 cm.
Based on our results, the best light bulb for promoting photosynthesis in plants was the LED plant bulb. This bulb produces a strong output in both the blue and red wavelengths, with very little additional light in other regions to cause heat build-up. All of the other light sources had very little output in the blue range. The halogen and incandescent bulbs had extremely broad output ranges from green to deep into the red portion of the spectrum, but with little to nothing in the blue range. The least suitable lamp for photosynthesis was the CFL bulb. While it emitted some light in both the blue and red ranges (with several peaks in between), the intensity of this bulb was the weakest when compared to all the other lamps. LED plant lights are available from a variety of online merchants and home and garden stores. They have become very affordable, and work well for experiments that investigate photosynthesis.
Vernier in the Physics Journals (Fall 2018)
Physics Meets Art in the General Education Core
Marta L. Dark and Derrick J. Hylton; Journal of College Science Teaching, 2018, (47) 3.
If you take the Physics and the Arts course at Spelman College in Atlanta, Georgia, you will be exposed to many applications of a traditional physics class as they apply to various areas in the arts. Light, color, sound, gravity, equilibrium, and space time are some of the topics that are explored. Students explore the topics with a guided inquiry approach. At the end of the course, students create artwork that illustrates a physical concept. Students use a Go Direct® SpectroVis® Plus Spectrophotometer and Logger Pro 3 software while they study aspects of color and light.
Enhancing a Scientific Inquiry Lesson Through Computer-Supported Collaborative Learning
Kathleen Koenig, Janet Mannheimer Zydney, Doug Behr, and Lei Bao; Science Scope, September, 2017.
In this guided inquiry activity, students learn about energy transformations as they apply to renewable energy. Students use the KidWind Basic Wind Experiment Kit to design windmill turbines that result in the highest energy output. The students research about how windmill blades work, and brainstorm which designs are most likely to produce the highest output. Students are expected to be able to identify controls, independent variables, and dependent variables. They also demonstrate how they control those variables in their designs. They develop prototypes that they test with a box fan. After initial tests, they modify their design to improve energy output. This project is closely linked to NGSS and CAST standards.
Where Does The Energy Go?
Marta R. Stoeckel (Tartan High School, Oakdale, MN); The Science Teacher, Vol. 85, No. 1, January, 2018.
This article explains how to use evidence-based reasoning to study the bounce of a ball. It is linked to NGSS standards and the authors use Logger Pro 3 video analysis to plot a ball's position.
Burst Mode Composite Photography for Dynamic Physics Demonstrations
James Lincoln; The Physics Teacher, May, 2018.
Many digital cameras, and even camera phones, have "burst mode." This allows the cameras to take a series of photos in rapid succession. The author explains how to take and composite these photos, which results in one image showing the photos overlaid. If a moving object is in the scene, you can use our photo analysis to get distance, velocity, and acceleration data of that image.


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An Epic Day for the Nate Martinez Team
An Epic Day for the Nate Martinez Team
Yesterday was an epic day for the Nate Martinez Team and I wanted to take a moment to share. We are blessed and honored to have the privilege of serving over 5,000 families buy or sell a home in the past thirty years – in addition, as a co-owner of RE/MAX Professionals, I have the opportunity to positively impact the lives of our agents and their families.
As members of the West Valley Association of REALTORS® (WeMAR), yesterday we were recognized with the Top Sales Volume for a Small Team and received the WeMAR Presidents Round Table award. We share these awards with our many clients, and the people they have referred to us over the years. We couldn't do what we do without your confidence and trust in our team – thank you!
In addition to winning two outstanding awards, we also launched the beginning of our latest business venture at RE/MAX Professionals – Title Alliance Professionals. The quest to have our own title company has been a dream in the works for many years. To be able to open the doors to TAP is beyond exciting and we are thrilled to create this opportunity for our agents, and our clients. We look forward to serving their title needs with the quality service that we have built our reputation on.
It was a really long, but amazing day as we rounded out the evening by hosting a "by invitation only" open house at our newest luxury listing in Copper Creek Estates. We had over 50 people stop by and we even got to see some clients we haven't seen in many years. It was a beautiful evening spent in a gorgeous luxury home – to say I am blessed is an understatement. I couldn't have done it without the help of my awesome team – great job ladies for putting on a stellar event!
If you or someone you know is interested in learning more about our luxury marketing plan, any of listings for sale or know of someone who could use our help (no matter what the price range), please give me a call. If you are an agent looking for a change in your real estate culture, please don't hesitate to contact me for more information about RE/MAX Professionals. Thank you for continued trust and support – Nate
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text: Share: Comments Print November 10, 2014 at 6:05 AM Prop. 1: Metro should improve driver conditions Posted by Letters Coordinator The Seattle electorate did the right thing in passing Proposition 1 to improve bus service operated by Metro ["Metro bus service to get boost with passage of Prop. 1," Local News, Nov. 4]. "Fixing" unreliable schedules is one of the stated goals for the new tax revenue. In 2009, an outside auditor recommended a reduction in bus driver break time at the end of each trip to achieve cost savings. This helped prevent service cuts early in the recession, which was good, but on-time performance suffered along with driver working conditions. Today, on many routes there is not enough time for the driver to visit the restroom. A driver who is distracted by basic physical needs is not going to be able to provide the service the public wants and voted for. City and county managers and elected officials need to be willing to allocate a portion of the new tax revenue to realistic bus driver breaks. Any route that is declared to be "fixed" by managers and elected officials will not actually be fixed unless driver break time is increased. Our leaders need to do the right thing and face the fact that in order to have an improved transit system they must fund a humane transit system. David Bailey, Kenmore Comments | More in Metro | Topics: David Bailey, King County, Metro Transit


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Changing the "Fruit of the Sea". It's been Thai style for awhile. Going to serve it with a little pasta and a light tomato sauce with garlic, fresh basil, truffle oil and some shaved Parmesan. I want to do the sauce "ala minute", I'll play around with it and see how it works. A little more main stream but I know I'll sell the hell out of it.
Also changing the Veg dish. Wild mushroom-miso broth with grilled tofu, spinach and broccoli. I may drizzle a little truffle oil on it as well. No matter what I will not be selling the hell out of tofu. (my wife likes it. Love you honey!)


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New York State Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board Announces Upstate and Downstate Public Forums
In November of 2016, Governor Andrew M. Cuomo signed into law Chapter 469 of 2016 which created the Autism Spectrum Disorders Advisory Board (the Board) to help provide guidance and information to New York policymakers, individuals with an autism spectrum disorder diagnosis, and families seeking reliable information regarding available services and supports.
The Members of the Board are tasked with several important duties including:
•Studying and reviewing the effectiveness of supports and services currently being provided to people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders;
•Identifying legislative and regulatory activity which may be required to improve existing service systems that support people diagnosed with autism spectrum disorders;
•Identifying methods of improving interagency coordination of services and maximizing the impact and effectiveness of services and agency functions; and,
•Other matters as deemed appropriate by the Board.
The Board is developing recommendations in these areas, with concentration on a variety of topics laid out in their first report, and is seeking input into what these recommendations should be.
The Board hereby announces public forums which you are cordially invited to attend. For your convenience, two "satellite" locations (connected by videoconference) are available as well as the main "host" site for each forum.
Upstate Forum
February 13 (Tuesday) from Noon to 2:00 P.M.
Syracuse (Host Site)
Office for People With Developmental Disabilities (OPWDD) Regional Office
Regional Training Center
187 Northern Concourse, North Syracuse, NY 13212
Rochester (Connected to the Host Site by Videoconference)
OPWDD Regional Office
Room 25 Leaf
620 Westfall Road, Rochester, NY 14620
Schenectady (Connected to the Host Site by Videoconference)
OPWDD Regional Office
Room 2, Building 3
500 Balltown Road, Schenectady, NY 12304
Downstate Forum
February 22 (Thursday) from Noon to 2:00 P.M.
Manhattan (Host Site)
Department of Health Office (in the Federal Office Building)
Room A/B, 4th Floor
90 Church Street, Manhattan, NY 10007
Queens (Connected to the Host Site by Videoconference)
OPWDD Regional Office
Room VC-2, Building 80
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OPWDD Regional Office
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Each forum will be hosted by Chairperson Courtney Burke and members of the Board. If you wish to speak at the forum, you are asked to reflect on one or more of the following questions:
1.What is working in terms of services for people with autism spectrum disorders (ASD), and what models would you like to see more of?
2.What can be improved of in terms of government interagency coordination?
3.How can people with ASD be more accepted in their communities and in the workplace?
4.What is one legislative or regulatory change that you think could make a great, positive impact for people with ASD?
You do not have to speak at the forum to provide input—written remarks are accepted as well. Both written and spoken comments will be given equal consideration.
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COTTAGE GROVE, Ore. -- The Cottage Grove High School music teacher accused of sexually abusing a student for two years was arraigned on Friday where a no contact order was issued.
Police arrested Gabriel Dickinson Thursday on charges of sexual misconduct, sexual abuse and sodomy.
Police said a school resource officer got information from high school administrators about the alleged abuse this week.
Detectives said the abuse began two years ago when the student was 15 and in 10th grade, and it continued until this month.
RELATED: Cottage Grove teacher arrested for alleged sex abuse of student
KEZI spoke to one Cottage Grove High School student who never had Dickinson as a teacher but said his interactions with him were pleasant.
"He was nice. He was respectful. He would help you if you needed it," said Zak Hutchison. "He was there to lend a helping hand."
In a statement, the South Lane School District said:
"We have a care plan in place at Cottage Grove High School to meet the needs of staff and students at this time... We can assure you that nothing is more important to this district than the safety and well-being of each of our students."
Dickinson will be back in court in January.
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Mediphacos To Launch The MFR2, A New Generation Of Acrylic IOLs at The 29th Pan-American Congress Of Ophthalmology (PAAO) 7-9 July 2011, Buenos Aires, Argentina
On behalf of Mediphacos Ltda. (Belo Horizonte, Brazil), we would like to invite you to learn about Mediphacos' new generation of acrylic IOLs, the MFR2, at the upcoming Pan-American Congress of Ophthalmology meeting in Buenos Aires, Argentina (7-9 July, 2011). Due to take place at Centro de Convenciones Costa Salguera, the PAAO meeting will also play host to the Encuentro Panamericano de Cirujanos Keraring.


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According to a new survey conducted by infidelity website Victoria Milan, nearly three-quarters of cheating women will try to spend some time with their lovers during the holidays.
Victoria Milan surveyed 2,500 men and women who use the service -- which helps married people find affairs -- about their plans for the holiday season and their relationship resolutions for 2014.
The results indicated that women are more likely than men to meet up with their lovers during the Christmas holiday. Seventy-one percent of women said they planned to see their lovers, versus 58 percent of men.
Surprisingly, 72 percent of the members polled (both men and women) said they felt 2014 was going to be a good year for their relationship with their spouse.
Founder of Victoria Milan Sigurd Vedal says that figure doesn't come as a shock to him, explaining, "Affairs are helping to save marriages and this survey provides definite proof of that."
Vedal's not the first to say so. A recent article in Slate titled "The Upside to Infidelity" states that many marriage experts believe cheating can be a "wake-up call" and creates an opportunity for married partners to finally address underlying issues in their relationships.
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Trainers and their representatives have been reacting to the draw for the Group 1 US$10 million Dubai World Cup. Favourite So You Think was drawn four and will have second-favourite Smart Falcon next door in stall five, while Game On Dude, third in the betting at 7-1, was last out of the hat and as a consequence is widest of all in stall 14.Trainers all seemed to be putting a positive spin on their respective positioning. Here are their comments in post order :
Master Of Hounds (Post 1) – Yousuf Al Sayegh, Racing Manager said: "There was only [gates] 1 or 14 left (when our name was pulled) and we preferred to be inside."
Eishen Flash (Post 2) – Hideaki Fujiwara, trainer said: "Actually I wanted to take the middle part of the gate, but those posts were all taken. I decided on the stage between the 2 and 9, and took 2. This horse showed good performance from the inside at home, so it's okay."
Zazou (Post 3) – Werner Heinz, owner said: "I would have preferred to be more in the middle, but those places were taken. I think number three is very good. I think you're better off inside than outside." Olivier Peslier, jockey for Zazou commented: "I'm very happy with the draw. We're just next to So You Think and I've got Master of Hounds on the other side, so those two should keep me out of trouble."
So You Think (Post 4) – Keith Dalton, representing trainer Aiden O'Brien said: "I was on the phone to Aidan O'Brien and he chose the 4th position, so I guess we're happy."
Smart Falcon (Post 5) – Ken Kozaki, trainer remarked: "It was an ideal draw. It was not too inside. It was what we wanted to draw."Yutaka Take (jockey) added: "It was good for us to draw earlier and we did not want more inside than post 5, so it was a good draw."
Planteur (Post 6) – Ahmad Al Falasi, owner: "We wanted somewhere between 4 and 7 so I was happy that 6 was available."
Royal Delta (Post 7) – Bill Mott, trainer said: "It's the middle of the field. She'll get a good look at the field from there and number seven has been our lucky number. We'd love for her to win. The reason we're really here is to see if we can win. I can't predict the outcome but she is doing really well – well enough to win a race like this."
Monterosso (Post 8) – Godolphin's Racing Manager Simon Crisford said: "We talked to all of our jockeys in the race and they felt from stall 8 outward is the place to be. It can get very tight on the inside, especially if the pace is slow. If you miss the kick, you're likely to be in trouble. The pace looks likely to come from Game On Dude in stall 14, which has panned out well for us. Monterosso can sit handy, he finishes his races well."
Silver Pond (Post 9) – Doug Watson trainer said: "The gate is good. He can push on from there and hopefully travel around mid-field. He doesn't have the greatest turn of foot, so the idea will be to be just behind the pace and kick off the turn."
Transcend (Post 10) – The owner Koji Maeda said: "Number 10 is what I wanted to draw because we can watch the other runners inside of us."
Capponi (Post 11) – Godolphin's Racing Manager Simon Crisford said: "Being on the outside is preferable to being on the rail. Capponi just needs a handy position to be out of trouble and to have a clear run. He likes to start building on it from the home bend and he should have his chance to do that from his draw. The question remains whether he is good enough but (jockey) Ahmed Ajtebi has built up a good rapport with the horse, who fully deserves his chance"
Prince Bishop (Post 12) and Mendip (Post 13) – Trainer Saeed bin Suroor said: "I spoke to Frankie (Dettori) before the draw and he said he would prefer between (stalls) 8 and 12 for Prince Bishop and we've drawn 12, so I'm happy with that. I wanted him to be relaxed and happy, so I think being out wide is best for him. Mendip would also be best being out wide and I'm happy with his position. He prefers to be handy in his races and he can be from there. We'll probably ride Prince Bishop in behind them. They've both did their final pieces of work three days ago, and it went well, so we just need luck in the race now."
Game On Dude (Post 14) – Owner Bernie Schiappa said: "Perfect position. Lanni (part owner of Game on Dude who passed away last year) was born on March 14, so 14 is a special number for us. It's perfect. The outside is fine with me. I can't repeat what Bob (trainer Baffert) said on the phone." Jockey Chantal Sutherland concluded: "It's fine. Whatever happens, I'll deal with it. He has a tendency to sometimes break slow and if he was to do that, it could put us in a bit of a predicament on the rail, so on the outside we have more options."
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Dr. Chris Blackmore, BSc, MA, DipCoun, PhD, SFHEA
Senior University Teacher
Mental Health Research Unit
School of Health and Related Research (ScHARR)
University of Sheffield
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Sheffield S1 4DA
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I joined the University of Sheffield in 2002 to work on the SEPTIMUS project which developed and evaluated online Psychotherapy training resources. Since that time, I have been a tutor and Course Director on the course which became the MSc in Psychotherapy Studies. I have developed a wider interest in online learning, and in particular on the role of emotions in online learning, which was the topic of my doctoral thesis, completed in 2016.
Research interests
My main research interest is in the role of emotions in online learning, and more generally the impact of the internet on well-being. I have been involved in evaluating the CEP, SEPTIMUS and DEEP projects which have established and developed e-learning Psychotherapy training resources across Europe. Since my doctoral research, I have become interested in the potential of learning analytics and the use of data on well-being to enhance and personalize students' learning, and the application of the same principles in analysing therapeutic interactions.
Teaching Interests
My teaching interest is in the area of Psychotherapy Studies and Mental Health. I have experience in online learning, and of teaching both students and staff how to get the most out of online learning and teaching activity.
PhD supervision
I am able to act as a second supervisor for PhD students and am interested in supervising research on online learning, textual analysis, transformative learning, well-being and student engagement.
Professional activities
- External Examiner for the Open University and New School of Psychotherapy & Counselling, London
- Principal Investigator, Centre for Psychological Services Research (CPSR): "Systematic Review of Group Psychotherapy", funded by Institute of Group Analysis and Group Analytic Society
Journal articles
- Easton KA, Diggle J, Ruethi-Davis M, Holmes M, Byron-Parker D, Nuttall J & Blackmore C (2017) Qualitative Exploration of the Potential for Adverse Events When Using an Online Peer Support Network for Mental Health: Cross-Sectional Survey. Journal of Medical Internet Research Mental Health, 4(4). View this article in WRRO
- Blackmore C, Tantam D, Parry G & Chambers E (2012) Report on a Systematic Review of the Efficacy and Clinical Effectiveness of Group Analysis and Analytic/Dynamic Group Psychotherapy. Group Analysis, 45(1), 46-69. View this article in WRRO
- Blackmore C, Tantam D & van Deurzen E (2008) Evaluation of e-learning outcomes: experience from an online psychotherapy education programme. Open Learning: The Journal of Open and Distance Learning, 23(3), 185-201. View this article in WRRO
- Blackmore C, Tantam D & van Deurzen E (2006) The role of the eTutor- Evaluating tutor input in a virtual learning community for psychotherapists and psychologists across Europe. International Journal of Psychotherapy, special edition, 10(2).
- van Deurzen E, Blackmore C & Tantam D (2006) Distance and Intimacy in Internet Psychotherapy Training. International Journal of Psychotherapy, 10(2).
- Blackmore C & Tantam D (2006) Editorial introduction. International Journal of Psychotherapy, 10(2).
- Tantam D, Blackmore C & van Deurzen E (2006) eLearning and traditional "face-to-face" teaching- a comparative evaluation of methods in a psychotherapy training programme. International Journal of Psychotherapy, special edition, Vol. 10, No. 2.. International Journal of Psychotherapy, 10(2).
- Blackmore C, Tantam D & van Deurzen E (2006) The role of the eTutor- Evaluating tutor input in a virtual learning community for psychotherapists and psychologists across Europe. International Journal of Psychotherapy, 10(2).
- Blackmore C, van Deurzen E & Tantam D (2007) Therapy training online- using the internet to widen access to training in mental health issues In Stickley T & Basset T (Ed.), Teaching and learning about mental health (pp. 337-352). Wiley-Blackwell
- Blackmore C, van Deurzen E & Tantam D (2005) E-Learning vs. Traditional Teaching Methods, Encyclopedia of Virtual Communities and Technologies (pp. 174-178). Information Science Reference
- Arnold-Baker C, Lamont N, Adams M, Vos J, Blackmore C, Tantam D, Correia E, Strasser A, van Deurzen-Smith S & Lagerström A () Challenges and New Developments in Existential-Phenomenological Therapy, The Wiley World Handbook of Existential Therapy (pp. 214-229). John Wiley & Sons, Ltd
Conference proceedings papers
- Richardson JE, Blackmore C & Atkin A (2007) Arguing with Asperger Syndrome. Proceedings of the Sixth Conference of the International Society for the Study of Argumentation (pp 1141-1146)
Website content
- Blackmore C & Tantam D (2014) Technology, social media and mental health.
- Blackmore C & Tantam D (2009) Computers, the internet and the World Wide Web: an introduction for the e-therapist. Retrieved from http://www.psychiatrycpd.co.uk/learningmodules/computers,theinternetandth.aspx


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A. J. Feeley
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Feeley with the Rams in 2010
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|Personal information
|May 16, 1977
Caldwell, Idaho
|6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
|216 lb (98 kg)
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|High school:
|Ontario (OR)
|NFL Draft:
|2001 / Round: 5 / Pick: 155
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Adam Joshua Feeley (born May 16, 1977) is a former American football quarterback. He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round of the 2001 NFL Draft. He played college football for the University of Oregon. He was also a member of the Miami Dolphins, San Diego Chargers, Carolina Panthers and St. Louis Rams.
Early career[edit]
Feeley played high school football at Ontario High School as a quarterback in Ontario, Oregon. In four years, he passed for 5,428 yards and 59 touchdowns.[1] In addition to football, he played baseball and basketball.[2] He opted, however, to play college football for the Oregon Ducks.[3]
College career[edit]
Feeley was a four-year letterman at Oregon, and saw most of his playing time in his sophomore and junior years. He was a nominee for the Davey O'Brien Award[4] as a junior, throwing for 1,951 yards and 14 touchdowns before being sidelined with an elbow injury. However, during most of his senior year, he was a backup to starter Joey Harrington, who was drafted third overall by the Detroit Lions in 2002.[5]
Professional career[edit]
Philadelphia Eagles[edit]
Feeley was selected in the fifth round with the 155th overall pick of the 2001 NFL Draft by the Philadelphia Eagles.[6] He spent his rookie year in Philadelphia as the third-string quarterback, backing up Donovan McNabb and Koy Detmer. In the season finale of his rookie season, Feeley came off the bench in the fourth quarter and threw two touchdown passes in a 26-second span to bring Philadelphia back from a 13-3 deficit, and win the game by a score of 17-13.[7]
The following season, after McNabb and Detmer went down with injuries, the 8-3 Eagles called on Feeley to preserve the team's Super Bowl aspirations. Feeley surprisingly helped lead the Eagles to four straight wins, and secured the number one seed in the playoffs.[8]
With McNabb playing the entire 2003 season injury-free, Feeley was not called upon and did not take a single snap during the season. However, he showed enough in the previous two seasons to garner interest around the league.
Miami Dolphins[edit]
Feeley was traded to the Miami Dolphins in March 2004 in exchange for Miami's 2005 second round pick (used by Philadelphia to select wide receiver Reggie Brown).[9] Feeley was set to compete for the Dolphins' starting quarterback job with Jay Fiedler. After the competition, he and Fiedler traded starts throughout the season.
The Dolphins season was considered a disaster.[10] Their star running back Ricky Williams retired prior to the season after a failed drug test, and head coach Dave Wannstedt resigned from the team following a 1-9 start. Feeley would under-perform as well; in 11 games, Feeley threw 11 touchdowns against 15 interceptions, for a 61.7 quarterback rating.
Feeley would help produce a few bright spots on the year. Following the 1-9 start to enter their bye week, Feeley was given the start in the next six games, going 3-3 (the Dolphins would finish with a 4-12 record) and showing signs of improvement as a starter.[11] Though two of those wins came against the lowly Browns and 49ers, on December 20, 2004, Feeley's 2-11 Dolphins upset the 12-1 Patriots on Monday Night Football, in a game that has become known as "The Night That Courage Wore Orange." With the Dolphins trailing by 11 with just 3:59 to play, Feeley guided the team to two late scores, including a game-winning touchdown to Derrius Thompson to upset the defending Super Bowl champions.[12] The game was significant, as the 14-2 Patriots would miss out on homefield advantage throughout the playoffs against the 15-1 Steelers. It was also the last time the Patriots would lose that season, en route to another Super Bowl championship.
Due to his strong play to end the season, Feeley was named the starting quarterback going into the season by new coach Nick Saban.[13] However, Gus Frerotte was instead named the starter.[14]
San Diego Chargers[edit]
Feeley was traded to the San Diego Chargers midway through the 2005 season in exchange for Cleo Lemon.[15] As the third-string quarterback behind Drew Brees and Philip Rivers, he did not play the entire season.
Philadelphia Eagles (second stint)[edit]
Feeley was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles on August 30, 2006, shortly after being released by the Chargers. When McNabb was injured for the season on November 18, 2006, there was speculation that the more youthful Feeley might be named as the new starting quarterback, but head coach Andy Reid went with Jeff Garcia, who led the Eagles to a late-season turnaround and division title. Feeley did play most of the Eagles' regular season finale against the Atlanta Falcons, leading the team to victory with 321 passing yards and three touchdown passes, preventing the Falcons from securing a wild card berth.
With Garcia and Feeley both becoming free agents at the end of the season, Feeley signed a three-year contract extension with the Eagles on February 25, 2007. Despite Garcia's success from the previous season, the Eagles viewed Feeley as a better long-term backup because of his age, familiarity of the system, and fit in the locker room.[16]
Starting in place of an injured Donovan McNabb on November 25, Feeley threw for 345 yards and three touchdowns with three interceptions in a 31-28 game loss to the then-undefeated New England Patriots. The 10-0 Patriots had beaten opponents by an average of 25 points, and the Eagles entered the game as the largest underdogs in NFL history.[17] On December 2, Feeley played again for the injured McNabb.[18] He threw four interceptions,[19] three of those to Lofa Tatupu in a 28-24 loss to the Seattle Seahawks.[19]
Feeley was released by the Eagles on September 6, 2009, to make room for Michael Vick.[20]
Carolina Panthers[edit]
Feeley drew interest from the Packers and Patriots,[21] but signed with the Carolina Panthers on September 15, 2009.[22]
St. Louis Rams[edit]
On March 5, 2010, Feeley agreed to a two-year contract with the St. Louis Rams.[23][24] Although he was in competition for the starting job, #1 pick Sam Bradford won the starting job in the preseason. During the 2011 regular season, Feeley replaced an injured Bradford for three games and he led the Rams to a stunning upset of the New Orleans Saints on October 30. It was the first win of the season for St. Louis which entered the game with a 0-6 record.[25]
Personal life[edit]
In 2010, Feeley married U.S. women's international soccer player Heather Mitts in Cabo San Lucas, Mexico.[26][27] They currently reside in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[citation needed] On January 30, 2014, the couple gave birth to a baby boy, Connor William Feeley.[28] and a daughter, Blake Harper, in spring 2016.
- ^ "EAGLES GAME DAY FOOTBALL / THREE AND OUT WITH A. J. FEELEY", The Press of Atlantic City, 10 December 2006
- ^ "FEELEY READY FOR ANOTHER OPPORTUNITY", Joe Schad, The Palm Beach Post, 29 February 2004
- ^ Rickert, Bob (2011-06-24). "AJ Feeley: Once a Duck always a Duck". oregonlive.com. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ^ "Update - In The Running", p. 25, 3 November 1999, Eugene Register-Guard
- ^ "2002 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ^ "2001 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ^ "Eagles vs. Buccaneers - Game Recap - January 6, 2002 - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ^ "Eagles vs. Giants - Game Recap - December 28, 2002 - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ^ "Dolphins pursue Eagles backup QB Feeley". ESPN.com. 2004-02-21. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ^ Lesko, Mark. "Miami Dolphins 2004: The Year That Sent the Fins into a Downward Spiral". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ^ "Herald.com | 12/29/2004 | Feeley keeps getting better". web.archive.org. December 29, 2004.
- ^ "NFL.com - New England at Miami Game Recap". web.archive.org. June 13, 2007.
- ^ "Herald.com | 01/26/2005 | Saban to stick with QB Feeley". web.archive.org. February 6, 2005.
- ^ "Herald.com | 09/03/2005 | Frerotte will start at QB". web.archive.org. November 24, 2005.
- ^ Marvez, Alex. "FEELEY TRADED FOR A LEMON". Sun-Sentinel.com. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ^ "Philadelphia Eagles". web.archive.org. February 28, 2007.
- ^ "Eagles vs. Patriots - Game Recap - November 25, 2007 - ESPN". ESPN.com. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ^ "Rams sign journeyman QB A.J. Feeley". The Telegraph (Alton). March 6, 2010. Archived from the original on February 4, 2013. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ a b Brooks, Bucky (2 December 2007). "Week 13's key players, adjustments and strategies". sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ Associated Press (2009-09-06). "Eagles release Feeley, claim Dixon". WPVI-TV. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ^ Beattie, John (September 2, 2009). "Report: Patriots Front-Runners to Acquire Quarterback A.J. Feeley".
- ^ "Delhomme still starter, but Panthers get Feeley". ESPN.com. 2009-09-14. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
- ^ "Rams finalize deal for A.J. Feeley". nbcsports.com. 5 March 2010. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ Rollins, Nathan (2010-03-08). "NFL Free Agency: A.J. Feely Signs 2 YR Contract With The Rams". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ^ Evans, Simon (October 30, 2011). "Rams stun Saints; Giants and Ravens rally for wins". Reuters. Retrieved 20 August 2018.
- ^ Vega, Michael (2009-04-02). "Breaking news | National teamer Mitts excited to kick-start WPS play with Boston". The Boston Globe. Retrieved 2012-09-19.
- ^ "A.J. Feeley and Heather Mitts - Photo Gallery". sportsillustrated.cnn.com. Retrieved 19 September 2012.
- ^ Eichel, Molly. "AJ Feeley, Heather Mitts welcome son". www.inquirer.com. Retrieved 2019-06-27.
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