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Tinnitus is commonly accompanied by hearing loss, and roughly 90% of persons with chronic tinnitus have some form of hearing loss (Davis and Rafaie, 2000; Lockwood et al, 2002). On the other hand, only about 30-40% of persons with hearing loss develop tinnitus. According to Park and Moon (2004), hearing impairment roughly doubles the odds of having tinnitus, and triples the odds of having annoying tinnitus.
An ultrasound is another test that may be used to aid in the diagnosis of tinnitus. An ultrasound uses reflected high-frequency sound waves and their echoes to create images of structures within the body. An ultrasound can reveal how blood flows within vessels, but is only useful for accessible vessels. It is not helpful for blood vessels within the skull.
Tinnitus retraining therapy (TRT). This technique is based on the assumption that tinnitus results from abnormal neuronal activity (see "What's going on?"). The aim is to habituate the auditory system to the tinnitus signals, making them less noticeable or less bothersome. The main components of TRT are individual counseling (to explain the auditory system, how tinnitus develops, and how TRT can help) and sound therapy. A device is inserted in the ear to generate low-level noise and environmental sounds that match the pitch, volume, and quality of the patient's tinnitus. Depending on the severity of the symptoms, treatment may last one to two years.
Therefore, the Department of Defense and Congress have taken an interest in furthering tinnitus research, adding it to a list of researchable conditions that impact the military. Both American Tinnitus Association and the Department of Defense fund tinnitus research. New research developments are reported in journals such as Tinnitus Today and the International Tinnitus Journal.
One group of 247 patients received standard (usual) care for tinnitus. This included audiological checks, counselling, prescription of a hearing aid if indicated, prescription of a "masker" if requested by the patient (a device that generates neutral sounds to distract from the noise of the tinnitus), and counselling from social workers when required.
Assessment of psychological processes related to tinnitus involves measurement of tinnitus severity and distress (i.e., nature and extent of tinnitus-related problems), measured subjectively by validated self-report tinnitus questionnaires.[18] These questionnaires measure the degree of psychological distress and handicap associated with tinnitus, including effects on hearing, lifestyle, health and emotional functioning.[62][63][64] A broader assessment of general functioning, such as levels of anxiety, depression, stress, life stressors and sleep difficulties, is also important in the assessment of tinnitus due to higher risk of negative well-being across these areas, which may be affected by or exacerbate the tinnitus symptoms for the individual.[65] Overall, current assessment measures are aimed to identify individual levels of distress and interference, coping responses and perceptions of tinnitus in order to inform treatment and monitor progress. However, wide variability, inconsistencies and lack of consensus regarding assessment methodology are evidenced in the literature, limiting comparison of treatment effectiveness.[66] Developed to guide diagnosis or classify severity, most tinnitus questionnaires have been shown to be treatment-sensitive outcome measures.[67]
Glenn Schweitzer is an entrepreneur, blogger, and the author of Rewiring Tinnitus and Mind over Meniere's. He is passionate about helping others who suffer from tinnitus and vestibular disorders and volunteers as an Ambassador Board Member for the Vestibular Disorders Association (VEDA). Through his blogs, he continues raise awareness for tinnitus, Meniere's disease, and other vestibular disorders, spreading his message of hope to those in need.
In addition, a healthy lifestyle can reduce the impact of tinnitus. Avoid physical and emotional stress, as these can cause or intensify tinnitus. You may be able to reduce your stress levels through exercise, meditation, deep breathing, or massage therapy. If you suffer from high blood pressure, consult your doctor for help controlling it, as this can also impact tinnitus. Finally, get plenty of rest to avoid fatigue and exercise regularly to improve your circulation. Although this won't eliminate the ringing in your ears, it may prevent it from worsening.
Note however that tinnitus nearly always consists of fairly simple sounds -- for example, hearing someone talking that no one else can hear would not ordinarily be called tinnitus -- this would be called an auditory hallucination. Musical hallucinations in patients without psychiatric disturbance is most often described in older persons, years after hearing loss.
One of the big problems associated with curing tinnitus, experts say, is that it's really a symptom of multiple conditions, as opposed to being a single condition with a predictable trigger. In fact, more than 200 different conditions — problems ranging from hearing loss to head or neck trauma — have been linked with tinnitus, which makes it a real bear to try to stop. (3)
At Sound Relief Hearing Center, we utilize a variety of evidence-based tinnitus treatment options. Most audiologists only offer one solution, hearing aids, which are ineffective in many cases. To treat each unique case of tinnitus, we utilize a variety of innovative technologies and therapies, including Tinnitus Retraining Therapy (TRT). For more information about your tinnitus treatment options, visit our page Tinnitus Treatment. If you're worried that you won't ever escape the ringing in your ears, check out our page Tinnitus Success Stories. Finally, follow our Tips from Tinnitus Experts to avoid exacerbating the problem.
Paquette et al (2017) reported a prospective study of 166 patients who had brain surgery involving removal of the medial temporal lobe. The prevalence of tinnitus increased from approximately from 10 to 20% post surgery. This study did not include a control -- a natural question would be -- suppose a different part of the brain were removed. One would also think that drilling of the skull from any source might increase tinnitus. We are presently dubious that the medial temporal lobe suppresses tinnitus.
Tinnitus usually comes in the form of a high-pitched tone in one or both ears, but can also sound like a clicking, roaring or whooshing sound. While tinnitus isn't fully understood, it is known to be a sign that something is wrong in the auditory system: the ear, the auditory nerve that connects the inner ear to the brain, or the parts of the brain that process sound. Something as simple as a piece of earwax blocking the ear canal can cause tinnitus, but it can also arise from a number of health conditions. For example, when sensory cells in the inner ear are damaged from loud noise, the resulting hearing loss changes some of the signals in the brain to cause tinnitus.
For many, tinnitus symptoms come on gradually and eventually go away as the brain and ears adjust. However, for others tinnitus can last for years and cause various complications. A high percentage of people with tinnitus that's persistent and untreatable go on to also develop anxiety or depression as a result. What types of things can you do to deal with and lower tinnitus symptoms? Tinnitus treatment includes avoiding excessively loud sources of noise pollution, using certain hearing aids, preventing ear infections and avoiding drug use.
Ask your doctor about experimental therapies. No cure for tinnitus has been found but research is ongoing, so you should be open to experimental therapies. Electronic and magnetic stimulation of the brain and nerves might correct the overactive nerve signals that cause tinnitus. These techniques are still in development, so ask your doctor or hearing specialist if trying one might be right for you.[6]
Additional conditions that can cause pulsatile tinnitus include arterial bruit, abnormal passages or connections between the blood vessels of the outermost layer of the membrane (dura) that covers the brain and spinal cord (dural arteriovenous shunts), or conditions that cause increased pressure within the skull such as idiopathic intracranial hypertension (pseudotumor cerebri). Sigmoid sinus dehiscence may be associated with pseudotumor, but this connection has not been firmly established. It possible that cases of pulsatile tinnitus associated with pseudotumor may be caused by an undiagnosed SSWA. Head trauma, surgery, middle ear conductive hearing loss, and certain tumors can also cause pulsatile tinnitus. Obstructions within in the vessels that connect the heart and brain can also cause pulsatile tinnitus.
According to the American Tinnitus Association, this complex audiological and neurological condition is experienced by nearly 50 million Americans. (2) Older adults, men, people who smoke or use drugs, and those with a history of ear infections or cardiovascular disease have the highest risk for developing tinnitus. Most experts believe that it's not a disorder itself, but rather one symptom of another underlying disorder that affects auditory sensations and nerves near the ears. However, there are tinnitus treatment options out there to treat those symptoms.
Counseling helps you learn how to live with your tinnitus. Most counseling programs have an educational component to help you understand what goes on in the brain to cause tinnitus. Some counseling programs also will help you change the way you think about and react to your tinnitus. You might learn some things to do on your own to make the noise less noticeable, to help you relax during the day, or to fall asleep at night.
These tests are usually performed instead of a traditional catheter angiography, which is more invasive and, while generally very safe, carries greater risk of complications. Angiography is an imaging technique that involves injecting dye into a small tube called a catheter that has been inserted into a blood vessel. An x-ray is then performed to assess the health of the vessels as well as the rate of blood flow.
Ocean waves are designed to create a soothing environment, like that of the serene ocean waves. Miracle-Ear hearing aids offer four different ocean wave signals to choose from so that you can find the one that you find to be the most relaxing. Ocean waves are an alternative to static noise and can be found to be a stress-free type of tinnitus treatment. Your hearing care specialist will work with you to find the signal that offers the most relief.
This well-designed study found that using CBT alongside elements of standard therapy can help patients with tinnitus of varying severity. However, the differences in outcomes between the two groups were quite small, and this technique can only help manage tinnitus rather than curing it, as some papers implied. Also, the patients in the study were followed for only 12 months, so it is unclear whether this approach can help in the longer term.
Research regarding using cognitive behavioral therapy for tinnitus shows that tolerance to tinnitus can be facilitated by "reducing levels of autonomic nervous system arousal, changing the emotional meaning of the tinnitus, and reducing other stresses." (6) It's been found that there's some overlap in anxiety and tinnitus due to an association between subcortical brain networks involved in hearing sounds, attention, distress and memory functions.
Removing Excess Earwax. There is a small chance that your tinnitus is being caused by an excess build up of ear wax that is blocking the ear canal. This is especially common in older patients who have a lot of ear hair that ear wax has been building up on over the years. By removing both the excess hair and ear wax, especially if it's in contact with your ear drum, your tinnitus can improve.
Currently there is no cure for most cases of tinnitus. Depending on the type of tinnitus, symptoms will tend to come and go over time. Stress level, diet, and exposure to noise can worsen tinnitus. Many people find their tinnitus annoying but can learn to adapt without difficulty. It is likely that if you have had tinnitus, you will have it again in the future.
Resetting the tonotopic map. Researchers are exploring how to take advantage of the tonotopic map, which organizes neurons in the auditory cortex according to the frequency of the sound to which they respond. Previous research has shown a change in the organization of the tonotopic map after exposing the ear to intense noise. By understanding how these changes happen, researchers could develop techniques to bring the map back to normal and relieve tinnitus.
Resetting the tonotopic map. Researchers are exploring how to take advantage of the tonotopic map, which organizes neurons in the auditory cortex according to the frequency of the sound to which they respond. Previous research has shown a change in the organization of the tonotopic map after exposing the ear to intense noise. By understanding how these changes happen, researchers could develop techniques to bring the map back to normal and relieve tinnitus.
Acoustic Neural Stimulation. This relatively new treatment has shown to be effective in reducing, and in some cases eliminating, symptoms in patients whose tinnitus just won't go away or is very loud. The treatment utilizes a device small enough to fit into the palm of your hand that delivers a broadband acoustical signal embedded in special music you can listen to via headphones. The treatment eventually desensitizes you to the ringing in your ears by stimulating changes in the neural circuits in your brain.
Atherosclerosis. With age and buildup of cholesterol and other deposits, major blood vessels close to your middle and inner ear lose some of their elasticity — the ability to flex or expand slightly with each heartbeat. That causes blood flow to become more forceful, making it easier for your ear to detect the beats. You can generally hear this type of tinnitus in both ears.


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An apartment complex removed a case to federal court that alleges a man was injured when a faulty balcony railing allegedly caused him to fall.
Willow Park Apartments filed a notice of removal to the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Illinois on July 9. The defendant argues that removal is proper based on diversity of citizenship and the amount in controversy.
According to John Zanger's May 18 lawsuit, he claims he was at the apartments on May 3, 2015, at 1241 Roger Ave. in Swansea when he allegedly fell.
The defendant is accused of failing to provide a safe balcony railing, maintain the railings and warn visitors of a dangerous condition.
As a result, Zanger claims he suffered injuries to his spine, head, left leg and left shoulder.
The plaintiff seeks damages in excess of $200,000, plus costs.
Zanger is represented by Brian M. Wendler of Wendler Law PC in Edwardsville.
The defendant is represented by David P. Bub, Brandon B. Copeland and Jacob F. Holland of Brown & James in Belleville.
St. Clair County Circuit Court case number 15-L-300

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If faith-based rehabilitation and professional rehab clinics are not viable options for you, look into state funded free alcohol addiction treatment. These programs are entirely funded by tax dollars and vary from one state to another. Some offer long-term treatment including residential care, while others offer only short-term treatment consisting primarily of detoxification. You won't know what your state can offer you until you ask. It may just be your ticket to sobriety.
What happens in the brain during alcohol withdrawal? GABA (gamma-aminobutyric acid) is the main calming neurotransmitter of the brain. GABA and adrenaline are supposed to be in balance during normal brain functioning. Frequent drinking causes the brain to produce less GABA, because the brain begins to rely on alcohol for part of its calming. So, frequent drinking causes your brain chemistry to be out of balance with an excess of adrenaline. When you suddenly stop drinking, your brain doesn't have enough GABA neurotransmitter to balance the excess of adrenaline, which causes withdrawal symptoms.
Outpatient treatment is the next step down in a continuum of care. It is also a rehabilitation option for individuals whose addiction is less severe and doesn't require inpatient treatment. Clients in this phase of rehab drug treatment visit the facility regularly, but do not stay overnight. This approach allows the individual to receive drug treatment while maintaining family and job responsibilities.
In keeping with the idea of dual diagnosis, it is clear that a big part of alcohol rehabilitation is improving mental health. Even people not clinically diagnosed with co-occurring disorders suffer mentally under the control of alcohol. This is why depression and anxiety are both warning signs of alcohol abuse. The fact is that alcohol affects how the mind works; it affects the thoughts and emotions. Addiction and Recovery: A How to Guide | Shawn Kingsbury | TEDxUIdaho
Alcohol is often mixed with other illegal drugs, which can have serious implications for your health. In extreme cases, mixing two chemical substances can have fatal consequences. For example, when combining alcohol with a stimulant drug such as cocaine or amphetamine, the two substances will fight against each other as one has a sedative effect while the other is a stimulant. The result is a huge amount of pressure on the brain and central nervous system.
Drugs, Addiction, and the Brain explores the molecular, cellular, and neurocircuitry systems in the brain that are responsible for drug addiction. Common neurobiological elements are emphasized that provide novel insights into how the brain mediates the acute rewarding effects of drugs of abuse and how it changes during the transition from initial drug use to compulsive drug use and addiction. The book provides a detailed overview of the pathophysiology of the disease. The information provided will be useful for neuroscientists in the field of addiction, drug abuse treatment providers, and undergraduate and postgraduate students who are interested in learning the diverse effects of drugs of abuse on the brain. Drug Rehab Ranch | What Is Rehab Like? | Drug Rehabilitation Centers Near Me
An average of about three months of residential treatment seems to be effective. The optimal treatment time seems to be similar in non-residential treatment, suggesting a combination of residential and non-residential treatment might be effective over that time. But completing the treatment program and actively participating seem to be more important than treatment setting or length.
The term opioids describes natural opiates, such as morphine, and synthetic drugs made from opium. These drugs are used medically as pain relievers. They work by binding to opioid receptors in the brain and other organs in the body, reducing an individual's perception of pain. Opioids include heroin and opium as well as prescription medications such as fentanyl, oxycodone and methadone.
Within the framework of the 4th edition of the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM-IV), substance dependence is redefined as a drug addiction, and can be diagnosed without the occurrence of a withdrawal syndrome.[6] It was described accordingly: "When an individual persists in use of alcohol or other drugs despite problems related to use of the substance, substance dependence may be diagnosed. Compulsive and repetitive use may result in tolerance to the effect of the drug and withdrawal symptoms when use is reduced or stopped. This, along with Substance Abuse are considered Substance Use Disorders."[7] In the DSM-5 (released in 2013), substance abuse and substance dependence have been merged into the category of substance use disorders and they no longer exist as individual diagnosis.[8] 12 Steps of AA with Father Martin YouTube WMV V8
First, consider whether the rehabilitation program accepts your insurance. If it does not accept your insurance, find out whether it offers a payment plan. The cost of a program can play a major role in your selection process. Inpatient treatment, which generally costs $200 to $900 per day depending on the length of the program, tends to cost more than outpatient, which runs between $100 and $500 per treatment session.13 When considering the costs of the programs, don't forget that your recovery matters much more than a price tag and there is always a way to afford treatment.
Medical detox in an addiction treatment center takes place in a fully-staffed medical facility where patients are monitored around the clock, and treatment for the side effects of withdrawal is provided as needed. Medications to reduce the intensity of withdrawal symptoms may be administered, and patients will not be released from detox until they are symptom-free and physically and mentally well enough to handle the daily routine of an addiction treatment regimen.
If you feel like you are ready to begin the transition process back into your "normal" routine but think that you might require further support, sober living is an option. It provides 24/7 accountability with check-ins, house meetings, regular meal times, therapy sessions and more but also provides the freedom to go out into the world and find positive employment and a supportive new home.
Treatments for addiction vary widely according to the types of drugs involved, amount of drugs used, duration of the drug addiction, medical complications and the social needs of the individual. Determining the best type of recovery program for an addicted person depends on a number of factors, including: personality, drugs of choice, concept of spirituality or religion, mental or physical illness, and local availability and affordability of programs.
Once you complete the rehabilitation stage, you will begin to gradually acclimate yourself to daily life. It's important to give yourself time to ease back into the swing of things. Attending support groups, such as Alcoholics Anonymous or Al-Anon, that offer encouragement and engagement with others in recovery, group leaders and sponsors can be a positive way to make a lifestyle change and maintain sobriety.
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Alcoholism treatment typically consists of a detox, followed by rehabilitation. Rehab programmes take place in either an inpatient or outpatient clinic, depending on your needs and circumstances. How severe your illness is, the length of time you have been addicted, and your personal situation will all play a role in what type of programme you choose.
There are a few ways a person can take drugs, including injection, inhalation and ingestion. The effects of the drug on the body can depend on how the drug is delivered. For example, the injection of drugs directly into the bloodstream has an immediate impact, while ingestion has a delayed effect. But all misused drugs affect the brain. They cause large amounts of dopamine, a neurotransmitter that helps regulate our emotions, motivation and feelings of pleasure, to flood the brain and produce a "high." Eventually, drugs can change how the brain works and interfere with a person's ability to make choices, leading to intense cravings and compulsive drug use. Over time, this behavior can turn into a substance dependency, or drug addiction.
In Australia, private residential rehabilitation can cost from A$7,000 to A$30,000 per month. Private hospital-based rehabilitation can cost around A$800 a day. You can expect to pay between A$150 and A$250 per session for counselling. Some costs for hospital stays and private counselling with some health professionals, such as registered psychologists, may be recoverable through private health insurance or Medicare. Adam T - NA Speaker - 12-Step Recovery - Drug addiction - NA Speakers - Narcotics Anonymous
While these 10 treatment centers are among some of the best in the nation, there are countless credible treatment centers out there. Every treatment center has different services and qualities to fit your needs. Whether those needs are based on location, price, experience or the programs offered by the facility, there is a treatment center out there for you. Find a treatment center today.
Most drugs affect the brain's "reward circuit," causing euphoria as well as flooding it with the chemical messenger dopamine. A properly functioning reward system motivates a person to repeat behaviors needed to thrive, such as eating and spending time with loved ones. Surges of dopamine in the reward circuit cause the reinforcement of pleasurable but unhealthy behaviors like taking drugs, leading people to repeat the behavior again and again.
Inpatient treatment: Inpatient or residential treatment provides intensive therapy, 24-hour monitoring and a full spectrum of rehab services for patients who need structure in the early stage of recovery. Inpatient facilities include hospitals, mental health facilities and residential treatment centers. Patients live full-time at the center so they can focus exclusively on the healing process without the stressors or distractions of everyday life.
This kind of treatment is known as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), because it introduces the patient to new and healthier ways of thinking ("cognitive") and acting ("behavioral"). The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism says that the success of alcohol treatment depends on "changing a person's behaviors and expectations about alcohol." Mom Left Job and Fell Into Alcoholism
Co-occurring conditions require specialised treatments that can safely address both aspects of a dual diagnosis. Doctors and therapists work to create effective but flexible treatment plans that account for both conditions without treating one at the expense of the other. The delicate balance necessary to achieve a positive outcome suggests that residential treatment is the better option for dealing with dual diagnosis scenarios.
It's vital to bear in mind that the process of recovery is not complete the moment you leave rehab – in fact, it is often best to work on the basis that recovery is never complete, and that it is a lifelong process at which you need to work continually in order truly to protect yourself from temptation and the chance of returning to the terrible condition of addiction.
Genetics make up about 50% of the risk for alcohol dependence, but they by no means tell the whole story. Genetic history is often hard to distinguish, but if parents are regular heavy drinkers, or they drink to reduce stress and depression, it is likely that their children will grow up believing that these behaviours are normal and possibly harmless. But environmental influence doesn't come only from the home; peer pressure from friends, colleagues and partners can also encourage new and difficult patterns of drinking which can lead to dependency or co-dependency.
Mountainside treatment center is a relatively young treatment center founded in 1998. They claim to be one of the first centers to use a holistic approach to recovery alongside traditional methods of treatment. Treatment ranges from traditional 12-step programs to adventure-based counseling. Mountainside has a multidisciplinary, certified treatment staff with a reputation for being truly empathetic toward their patients. AA 12 steps Beginners Meeting, 1,2 & 3
Ideally, health professionals would be able to identify which alcoholism treatment is most effective for each person. NIAAA and other organizations are conducting research to identify genes and other factors that can predict how well someone will respond to a particular treatment. These advances could optimize how treatment decisions are made in the future. Inpatient Drug Rehab Reviews- Real Stories From Above It All Clients & Staff


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This post is for reader Carolyn, who questions the oft-repeated statement that losing a spouse is the worst possible experience. She points to other experiences of loss – a child losing a parent, a sibling losing a sibling – and wonders whether widows and widowers can identify with the depth of sorrow in these experiences.
As I said in the post above, I'd had three profound losses in my life. My sister Barbara died when she was nine months old and I was four. My father died when I was fourteen and he forty nine. And my husband died when I was fifty six and he fifty nine. Reader Carolyn's question about the legitimacy of calling one kind of loss worse that another struck a chord.
All of my losses were sudden, and each was immensely difficult in its own way. My small sister was here one day, and gone the next. All of her things vanished, and she was rarely spoken of again. That's very hard for a four year old to grasp. My father was the warmth and stability in our family. As a young adolescent I was just beginning to push the boundaries of independence, to experiment with what it might be like to leave home. Then home left me. My husband was my lover, best friend, the person I wanted to be with more than anyone else. Then I was back to being with myself.
I don't think the losses in my life can be placed in a hierarchy, in any sort of order of difficulty. Death is difficult, whenever and wherever it occurs.
This is a tough one to grapple with, and I'd be glad to hear other readers thoughts on it.


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Overview. My lab studies the process of cytokinesis, the final step of cell division, where one cell is separated into two. This process is fundamentally important throughout life: it drives development and helps maintain adult tissues, while cytokinesis failure can promote birth defects and tumor formation. Much of the previous work on cytokinesis has been carried out in isolated cells in the artificial space of a culture dish. These cells do not make cell-cell contacts with neighboring cells and are flat, growing in two dimensions on an unnatural, hard substrate (Fig. 1). Furthermore, many cultured cell lines are transformed to allow for continuous growth in culture, and therefore the mechanisms that regulate the cell cycle and cell division are abnormal. In epithelial tissues, cells are polarized, grow in three dimensions, and form cell-cell junctions with their neighbors (Fig. 1). In my lab, we want to understand how cytokinesis works in intact epithelial tissues where the dividing cell gives and receives inputs from its neighboring cells. It is critical to understand how cytokinesis works in an epithelial context because over 85% of cancers arise from epithelial tissues, and both cytokinesis failure and cell-cell junction defects can contribute to tumor formation and metastasis.
Regulation of Localized Rho GTPase Activity in Dividing Epithelial Cells. We know that precisely localized zones of active RhoA, a small GTPase that promotes actomyosin contractility, are required both for cytokinesis and for proper cell-cell junctions (Fig. 2). However, we don't understand the signaling and mechanical mechanisms that regulate localized Rho GTPase activity during cytokinesis in epithelial cells. Our long-term goal is to determine the mechanisms by which localized Rho GTPase activation is regulated in space and time during cytokinesis in the intact vertebrate epithelium. In this context, the dividing cell must properly regulate formation and constriction of the contractile ring while also maintaining and remodeling cell-cell junctions with neighboring cells so that epithelial barrier function is not breached.
RhoA cycles between active (GTP-bound) and inactive (GDP-bound) forms, and its activity state is regulated by guanine nucleotide exchange factors (GEFs) that activate RhoA and GTPase activating proteins (GAPs) that inactivate RhoA (Fig. 2). The biological output of RhoA depends on where RhoA-GTP is localized in the cell. When RhoA is locally activated, it undergoes a conformational change enabling it to recruit effector proteins that promote F-actin polymerization and Myosin-2 activation (Fig. 2). Force generated by actomyosin contraction then pinches one cell into two during cytokinesis.
RhoA signaling also affects cell-cell junction integrity by regulating the contraction of an apical actomyosin belt (Fig. 3). Both tight junctions (TJs), which are responsible for regulating epithelial barrier function, and adherens junctions (AJs), which provide adhesion between epithelial cells, are linked to the apical actomyosin belt (Fig. 3). Some tension in the apical actomyosin belt is required for proper junction formation and maintenance, but too much tension can cause junctions to break apart. We aim to develop a better understanding of the GEFs, GAPs, kinases, and other regulatory proteins that are responsible for initiating and maintaining localized RhoA activation and actomyosin tension at the proper time and place for successful cytokinesis and optimal junction integrity.
Approach and Model Organism. The approaches we use to address these questions include biochemistry, molecular biology, and cell biology, with an emphasis on live confocal imaging at the cellular level. One key strength of our work is that it employs fluorescent probes to detect the subcellular localization and dynamics of active Rho GTPases and other key molecular players in live cells. Additionally, we have developed a toolkit of multiple GEFs, GAPs, and other Rho GTPase regulators, as well as cell-cell junction components. By perturbing the proper regulation of Rho GTPase activation and observing and quantifying the effects on cells, we can dissect the molecular mechanisms that regulate RhoA activation during cytokinesis and at cell-cell junctions.
Another major strength of our work is that it is carried out in a natural environment, the developing Xenopus laevis (African clawed frog) embryo (Fig. 4). In this context, a dividing cell makes cell-cell junctions with its neighbors as part of a larger polarized epithelial tissue where cells are interconnected and communicate via mechanical and signaling interactions. Xenopus embryos offer multiple advantages for studying cytokinesis including external development, rapid and synchronous cell division, large cell size for detailed microscopy, and the ability to examine different developmental stages. Investigating how cytokinesis works in epithelial tissues is clinically relevant because over 85% of cancers are carcinomas, which arise from epithelial cells. Indeed, multiple proteins that are involved in regulating RhoA activity during cytokinesis and at cell-cell junctions are misregulated in human cancers. Importantly, the proteins that regulate cytokinesis and cell-cell junctions in Xenopus are highly conserved with those in human cells. Therefore, the insights we gain from these studies will further our understanding of how human cells divide and how misregulation of cytokinesis and cell-cell junctions may contribute to cancer in humans.
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Manchester attack: UK threat level raised to highest
The UK terror threat level has been raised to its highest level of "critical", meaning further attacks may be imminent, Theresa May has said.
The move came after investigators were unable to rule out whether Manchester bombing suspect Salman Abedi acted alone, the prime minister said.
Military personnel will now be deployed to protect key sites.
Twenty-two people were killed and 59 injured when a suicide bomber attacked concert-goers at Manchester Arena.
The prime minister also confirmed the government had triggered "Operation Temperer", a long-standing emergency plan to put soldiers into key public locations to support armed police in protecting the public.
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Military personnel may also be seen at other events over the coming weeks, such as concerts, Mrs May said, and would work under the command of police officers.
The highest level has only been reached twice before.
The first occasion was in 2006 during a major operation to stop a plot to blow up transatlantic airliners with liquid bombs.
The following year, security chiefs raised it once more as they hunted for the men who had tried to bomb a London nightclub, before going on to attack Glasgow Airport.
Former Salford University student Salman Abedi – understood to be a 22-year-old born in Manchester to parents of Libyan descent – is thought to have blown himself up in the arena's foyer shortly after 22:30 BST on Monday, as fans were beginning to leave a concert by US singer Ariana Grande.
Three of his victims have been named – Saffie Rose Roussos, eight, Georgina Callander – thought to be 18 – and John Atkinson, 28.
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Adam Whyte – LL.M. International Sports Law, MSc Management & Corporate Finance, is the Founder and CEO of Edge Esports and Esports Advisor for ESTARS, StreamTime, and Platform. He worked in sports law from 2009 – 2015 managing player contracts, transfers, and litigating before the Court of Arbitration for Sport. He transferred these professional skills to add to the growing esports ecosystem after playing Hearthstone competitively during his MSc. He is an expert in creating new IP around the esports ecosystem, negotiating and executing commercial transactions such as sponsorship or influencer deals, and connecting brands to esports properties and teams. He has published several articles on contractual stability and is an advocate for player welfare. He founded Edge in 2018 with the mission of ending the wild west of esports by using distruptive tech and verifiable.


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Prioritizing Health
[mk_dropcaps style="fancy-style"]A[/mk_dropcaps]s we put up Christmas decorations, shuffle our schedules around Christmas and year end parties, and enjoy more time with friends and family it's easy to be grateful. I understand that may not be for everyone this year, this time of year also brings with it a special kind of sadness if you've had any sort of loss. While it is easy to start to dream of the New Year and all the potential it holds. I feel the anticipation of the possibilities already. It is easy to get swept away in the blur of events, gift buying etc. Yet there is one thing that without it all would dramatically inhibit our ability to enjoy this time of year. Our health.
I'm not only sensitive to this because health and fitness is my job, but because of the perspective that came in the last few years of my father's life. While my father was paralyzed there is so much energy, focus and effort that goes into basic care. If you're sick, have been sick or had a loved one severely sick you know what I'm talking about. It impacts EVERY area of your life. If you're not fully well your life suffers from it.
The aim of this post is to merely get you to recognize that you can't take for granted your health. What seems like a convenience now (running to that fast food place, skipping a meal, not working out regularly, etc…) likely will become a problem down the road if left unchecked. We think because we are healthy today we will always be healthy so we take it for granted. I'm not trying to be morbid or negative here. Rather, I believe we all need to have a reality check that how we value and honor our physical bodies plays a big role in how the rest of us operates.This is one priority you can't neglect for too long without the evidence becoming visible. It is by no means the WHOLE picture, but it is the vessel in which our spirit and mind reside. Keep your body healthy and your mind and spirit have more room to grow and flourish.
It is not optional it is necessary. It is not a question of ability, but rather one of priority. In 2017, lets come together to support each other in tending to our physical needs with wisdom and consistency so we can operate on a new level. Watch, as you do the benefits won't be just in your world but will have a ripple effect on those around you.


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Governor Cuomo Takes Emergency Executive Action to Deliver Property Tax Deductibility For New Yorkers
Thank you, Governor Cuomo. This executive order should allow New Yorkers to prepay a portion or all of their 2018 property taxes. Go online or call your local authority this week to find out how and to make sure you meet the deadline.


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Video: Kyoto's Monkey Park
By Hideaway Report Editor
January 9, 2019
The Arashiyama district in western Kyoto is famous for its outdoor activities, most notably the giant timber bamboo grove and the Katsura riverfront. For travelers looking for a different sort of wildlife experience, I would recommend the Iwatayama Monkey Park.
The park is located a steep 15-minute hike up Mount Arashiyama, so take care if you have small children or health issues. However, once you make it to the top, you will be rewarded with impressive panoramic views of Kyoto and troupes of free-roaming macaque monkeys. This isn't your typical zoo, as humans are the ones who have to step inside cages if they would like to feed the monkeys by hand. If you're not inclined to be caged, you can sit and admire the city view with a few gregarious monkeys.
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JAMMU: JK Public School Kunjwnai students shines in Annual Belt Grading Test 2018 organised by Tenshinkan Karate Do Association, J&K at JK Public School, Kunjwani, on August 24, 2018.
This was a mega event where budding JKIANS won Yellow, Orange, Green and Blue Belts. Overall 84 students participated out of which 54 were awarded with Yellow, 23 with Orange, five with Green and two Blue Belts.
Grading Test was taken by a Technical Committee comprising of Amandeep Singh, Gopal Dass, Aruna Sharma, Sukhbir Singh, Sahil Gupta and Alok Kumar.
The Chief Technical Director (Tenshinkan J&K) Shihan Brijesh Bhau supervised the overall event.
Sidharth Daluja graced the event as Chief Guest while Dr. Amit Vaid was the Guest of Honour and Naresh Sharma SDM R S Pura was the Special Guest.
Speaking on the occasion, Naresh Sharma briefed that Belt Tests provide an indication of the student having achieved a particular skill level and also helps them to prepare for their next levels. This encourages them to set short term goals and allows a sense of accomplishment in their Karate skills, he added.
The Chief Guest Sidharth Daluja applauded the students and wished them luck for upcoming events. The Principal S.K Singh appreciated the efforts of their Coach Gopal.
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He cut his hand on a window, then allegedly 'gouged' a deputy's eye four times
A Whatcom County Sheriff's deputy has blurred vision and abrasions to his face and the cornea of his eye after a suspect "gouged his thumb" into the deputy's eye at least four times trying to arrest him Saturday night.
Deputies were called to 5120 Guide Meridian Road at 10:35 p.m. on a report of a drunken tenant who was causing problems for his roommates, according to Whatcom County Undersheriff Jeff Parks. On their way to the incident, the deputies were advised that the tenant had "punched" through a window on a door to the house.
When deputies arrived, Michael Wayne Brown, 50, was already in the backseat of a car that was trying to leave the scene, Parks said. Deputies noticed Brown, who initially refused to identify himself, was bleeding from his knuckles and hands and had wrapped them in paper towels to stop the bleeding.
Brown refused to get out of the car and pushed away a deputy who tried to remove him. During the ensuing struggle, Brown allegedly tried to gouge the deputy's eye with his blood-covered thumb at least four times, as well as attempting to "strike, slap and kick" the deputy, Parks said.
The deputy put Brown in a choke hold, rendering him unconscious, and removed him from the car.
As deputies tried to handcuff him, Brown regained consciousness and again struggled to free himself, forcing the deputy to use the neck hold a second time so Brown could be restrained.
Witnesses later told deputies that Brown injured his hand when he "was knocking vigorously" on the glass of the front door while trying to get someone to answer the door during an argument, and "accidentally" broke the glass, Parks said.
Brown was taken to St. Joseph Hospital for evaluation, where he reportedly threatened deputies, saying "Kevlar does not stop a knife," and "Kevlar does not stop a .50 caliber." He then reportedly glared at a deputy and said "Take a .50 caliber to a head," threatened a deputy's wife and said he "was going to track (the) deputy down to where he lived and make (the) deputy be 'sorry.'"
Brown also refused to allow his blood to be drawn to check for any blood-borne pathogens that may have been transferred to the deputy during the struggle. A county health officer later ordered a blood sample be taken by medical personnel, though it is not yet known if Brown's blood entered the deputy's eye, according to the report.
Brown has since been cleared at the hospital and booked into Whatcom County Jail. He was arrested on suspicion of four counts of first-degree assault, felony harassment for threatening a second deputy, obstructing, resisting arrest and third-degree malicious mischief for breaking the window on the door.


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This Is How to Stage a Bathroom Before a Sale
When staging your bathroom for listing photos or an open house, you may wonder how to freshen up the space. Unlike other rooms in the house, the bathroom doesn't call for an excessive amount of furniture and isn't a place people spend most of their time. That being said, prospective buyers will at least peek their heads into your bathroom—here are some ways to make sure it shines when they do.
First, Clean
It may seem obvious, but your bathroom should be spotless before anyone walks in to inspect it. On top of the normal bathroom chores, these deep-cleaning strategies will make a big difference:
- Disinfect tile in the shower with all-purpose cleaner, and use a grout brush with bleach to clean less-than-attractive grout stains.
- Place a bag filled with vinegar and sealed with a rubber band around the head of the shower. This will remove buildup from the shower head and improve water pressure.
- Remove calcium residue from shower doors with Lime-A-Way.
- Get rid of mold with a solution made of white vinegar or 1 cup of Borax mixed with 1 gallon of water.
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Address any minor problem spots that may prevent buyers from making an offer, like old, crumbling paint or a leaky faucet. While repainting your bathroom, use high-quality semi-gloss paints—they're easy to clean and resist moisture damage. In bathrooms that don't see much use and aren't exposed to heavy moisture, use eggshell paint or a satin sheen. Blue and periwinkle bathrooms sell for $2,786 more than expected, so you may want to consider one of these colors.
Check your tub for stains or rust, too. If replacing the whole tub isn't an option, re-glaze it for significantly less money. Lastly, replace noisy fans to get rid of constant rattle, and fix leaking faucets to save water.
It's Time to Decorate
Now that you're through with the cleaning and fixing, you can get to the decorating. While the bathroom doesn't have much room for furniture, you can add a stool, bench, or cabinet to provide an attractive seating area or extra storage. We also recommend using stylish wicker or wire baskets to store toilet paper and cleaning supplies and installing 100-watt soft-white bulbs or smart bulbs to provide enough light without being overbearing.
In addition to storage and lighting, you can create a calming atmosphere for your bathroom with spa-like décor. Remove all personal items from sight and add folded white towels, candles, fresh flowers, and wrapped soaps for added appeal. You should also replace old shower curtains with new ones. With these decorations in place, buyers will feel more comfortable in a clean and tranquil space.
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Now that you've cleaned, made repairs, and decorated, you can rest assured knowing your bathroom is ready for its big debut. Prospective buyers will appreciate your work, and you may even sell your home more quickly.


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Pen's extraordinary polar life was fired by the dying words of our most famous Antarctic explorer, Captain RF Scott, " … Make the boy interested in the natural world …", as both Sir Peter Scott (son of Capt Scott, and founder of the WWF) and Pen were raised in childhood by the same person, whose mission was to instil this interest! Following a Spartan regime and a healthy diet of heroic polar stories as a youngster, Pen soon developed an appreciation for life in the natural world ...After 15 years on the Arctic Ocean's sea-ice, Pen finally succeeded in becoming the first person to make a solo journey from Canada to the North Pole - a feat which has never been repeated. The challenges and insights that came out of this extreme experience are both unexpected and illuminating, including his Damascene moment: having had to swim much of the way, he realised the sea-ice cover with which he had built such a close working relationship was also a 'floating ice-reef habitat' and it was now in crisis - a new, unexplored and resource-rich ocean was opening up as the sea-ice melted away.Pen invites you to join him on his Herculean rest-of-life mission, following in the inspirational footsteps of conservationist Sir Peter Scott, to catalyse the process within the United Nations to create a North Pole marine reserve by 2032 to protect its iconic wildlife from multiple human threats.


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Gold Coast boxer Paul 'Hurricane' Briggs is in Perth this week to prepare for his challenge to WA's IBO Cruiserweight Champion Danny Green.
Briggs has left experienced coach Johnny Lewis and has teamed up with Billy Hussein to prepare for his title assault in Sydney on the 21st July.
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Now that we finished our review of 50+ project management tools in the previous chapters, a natural question comes to mind: "Which of all these tools and in which form do I really need?" The goal of this chapter is to answer this question by developing a framework for selecting and adapting a project management toolbox that supports the SPM process that we discussed in Chapter 1. Specifically, the framework should help customize the use of the toolbox while accounting for the specific situation of various companies and projects.
There are three major steps, each including several tasks, in selecting and adapting a project management toolbox for specific projects (see Figure 16.1):
Aligning the project management toolbox with the organization's competitive strategy tells us in broad terms what categories of project management tools to select and adapt. This alignment drives the next step—customization of the project management toolbox by selecting specific project management tools. The deployment of the project management toolbox in real-world projects will reveal its glitches and generate new learning, resulting in a need for the toolbox's ...
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We take every step to ensure the safety and welfare of the livestock we transport.
With over 40 years' experience in livestock export, we at AUSTREX are dedicated to the ethical and humane treatment of livestock. There are over 100 countries exporting livestock and Australia is the only country regulating international animal welfare standards from paddock to the point of processing. This means AUSTREX and the industry is positively influencing the actions of other countries by its presence in the market and investment in training & infrastructure.
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At AUSTREX our commitment to animal welfare goes further than just adhering to guidelines set in place by the Australian Government. We go the extra mile to invest in research and development to ensure the animals we export travel in optimal conditions. AUSTREX has contributed significantly to the jointly funded Australian Industry and Government live export research and development initiative. This R&D initiative, which is funded to around $2.4 million annually, has significantly improved animal welfare within the complete livestock support chain for all species exported both by sea and air.
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text: November's Top Grouse Hunts October 04, 2010 Strides are being made in improving New York's grouse habitat on public lands. Here's where to find a limit of birds near you this month. (November 2009)By Al RaychardAlthough the New York Department of Environmental Conservation does not conduct systematic studies or surveys to monitor grouse populations, several surveys, including the Breeding Bird Survey conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey and the New York Breeding Bird Survey, a statewide survey designed to reveal the distribution of breeding birds in New York, support what grouse hunters have known for quite some time. Since the 1960s, there has been a decline in grouse numbers by as much as 75 percent or 4.7 percent each year, according to these surveys! There seems to be several factors for the decline, but the primary factor is diminishing suitable habitat.Back in the 1960s and '70s, abandoned farm and agricultural lands were reverting to young forests. Emerging forests offer a diversity of habitat types and are therefore good for grouse. Those forests have now matured past the "prime" stage for grouse.The greatest densities of grouse have always been where farms and agricultural lands were abandoned, where active timber harvesting creates clear-cuts and where new habitat is created naturally by fires, storms or disease. That is also true today. Unfortunately, these habitats have dwindled in recent years and consequently, grouse numbers have declined.Despite all this, grouse hunting in New York is not lost. Far from it. Although numbers may be down, grouse are still common throughout the state and about 75,000 hunters take 150,000 birds annually, making grouse the second most hunted game bird behind wild turkeys.This is especially true along the St. Lawrence Valley in the north down through the Otsego-Delaware county hills and parts of the Adirondacks into the East Appalachian Plateau. And in the Catskills, studies have shown flush rates slightly above the statewide average. These areas in particular have some of the best grouse habitat in New York, but pockets of prime habitat may be found throughout the state.The DEC is taking steps to reverse the grouse decline over the past 40 years. As most experienced hunters know, if you find the habitat you will find birds! On a number of state forests and wildlife management areas programs involving timber harvesting, mowing, controlled burns, planting of wildlife shrubs and food plots are underway to improve habitat conditions and hunting opportunities for grouse. Chapters of the Ruffed Grouse Society are also doing their part by funding habitat improvements on several public land areas."Nature" is contributing as well. In several other areas of the state severe wind, ice and snowstorms in recent years have devastated hundreds of acres of mature forests creating better grouse habitat.Along with these efforts, the DEC currently has two hunter participation programs underway that will provide vital data on grouse abundance and distribution. In 2005, the Cooperative Ruffed Grouse Hunting Log was initiated. Hunters log the number of birds flushed, the number of birds bagged, total days hunted and whether a dog was used. Flush rates are important because they indicate population trends when viewed over a long time.Hunters interested in participating may request forms and a postage-paid return envelope by telephoning (518) 402-8883.The Ruffed Grouse Drumming Survey asks spring turkey hunters to log the number of birds heard drumming during the spring breeding season, day and month, county and wildlife management unit, whether hunting public or private land, hours afield, etc.The information will allow biologists to compile an index of grouse abundance and distribution over large geographic regions of the state. This is an improvement over the traditional drumming surveys that often target routes that no longer have suitable grouse habitat.Interested hunters may obtain survey forms by contacting the NY DEC, Grouse Drumming Survey, 625 Broadway, Albany, NY 12233-4654, or call (418) 402-8883. Forms may also be downloaded on the DEC's Web site at www.dec.ny.gov.With all this in mind, here are 10 spots where hunters should have success flushing grouse this month on public ground:REGION 6Frank E. Jadwin State ForestLocated in the townships of Diana and Groghan in Lewis County south of Gouverneur, Jadwin State Forest covers more than 20,400 acres and is one of the largest state forests in New York. Most important to grouse hunters, however, are the 12,000 acres of hardwoods and 500 acres of brush land, all of which hold good numbers of birds. More than 5,000 acres of planted softwoods also attract grouse.From Route 11 and Gouverneur, take Route 812 south to Harrisville. From Harrisville, take Route 3/812 south three miles to Tylers Corners where Route 812 splits, heads due south and quickly enters the forest.From Route 812 and other roads, over 18 miles of gravel roads lead into and through the forest. including the Jarden Falls Road which parallels Route 812 along the forest's eastern boundary. All offer quick and easy access to some prime hunting areas.Tug Hill WMAThis 5,100-acre wildlife area is on the Tug Plateau in the southwest portion of Lewis County about seven miles south of state Route 177. The property may be reached from Interstate Route 81 south of Watertown by taking state Route 177 east through Barnes Corners to Bellwood and then continuing south through Gardner's Corners, Rector and Parkers.Tug Hill Wildlife Management Area offers a variety of habitat, including areas where mixed hardwoods and softwoods dominate, but approximately 3,200 acres are covered with northern hardwoods.Of importance to grouse hunters is the fact these areas are commercially harvested, maintaining the forest in various stages of succession. A seven-mile truck route winds through the property and leads to some prime grouse-hunting areas, but some of the best hunting will be found by walking the logging roads in these managed hardwoods lots. The thick alder and brush bottoms and edges along associated wetlands along the Deer River, Edick Creek, Sevenmile Creek and Mulligan Creek also offer good grouse-hunting potential.For more information on these two public hunting areas, interested hunters should contact the DEC's Region 6 office in Watertown at (315) 785-2252.DEC REGION 7Connecticut Hills WMATotaling more than 11,000 acres, Connecticut Hills WMA is the largest wildlife management areas in New York. Among grouse hunters it is also one of the best known. Between 1930 and 1942, the property was the location of the Connecticut Hill Grouse Study, still considered one of the best studies ever conducted on the species.The property is about 16 miles southwest of Ithaca along the Schuyler-Tompkins county line. Access to the property's eastern portion is from state Route 13 and local roads such as Boylan Hill, Slovsky Hill and Carter Creek roads near Newfield.The western portions may be reached from state Route 6 using Connecticut Hill Road, which winds through much of the property. The Swan Hill Road out of Alpine offers access to the property's southern end, and several interior roads off these roads, such as Cabin Road, offer easy access to various sections of the area.Sitting along the Appalachian Highlands, the topography of this wildlife area consists of rolling, rugged hills and steep ridges. The most successful grouse hunters find themselves doing a lot of uphill and downhill maneuvering along east- and south-facing slopes.The hardwood forest covering the area consists of oak, birch, maple and beech with some pine and hemlock. The area also has some open meadows and old fields.Turkey Hill State ForestTurkey Hill State Forest, also known as Tioga No. 5, covers 1,108 acres in the towns of Berkshire and Richmond in northeastern Tioga County. The terrain is generally hilly and covered with a dense mixture of hardwoods and softwoods, all of which provide some challenging grouse-hunting opportunities.The area is a popular destination for bird hunters from the Ithaca area, and has become even more popular since the ice storm of 2003 created some new successional habitat.To find this public property from Ithaca, take state Route 79 south to Richmond and turn right onto Hog Hollow Road. After approximately one-half mile, turn left onto Tubbs Hill Road, which bisects the forest. A forest access road may also be accessed from Tubbs Hill Road.Cuyler Hill State ForestThis large state forest covers more than 5,500 acres in the towns of Cuyler and Taylor on the northeast border of Cortland and Chenango counties. The rugged, rolling terrain varies between 1,245 feet and 2,080 feet in elevation and is covered with a variety of habitat suitable for grouse.A variety of northern hardwoods, pine, hemlock, spruce, larch and cedar cover the area. The grouse shooting will be in tight quarters, but the property contains plenty of birds.Fifteen streams drain the forest. The streambeds and nearby ridges are good places to find birds, although some uphill and downhill trekking will be required. Recent clearcuts are also prime grouse areas.The forest features over eight miles of hiking trails and more than 12 miles of snowmobile trails.To access this forest from the Cortland area, take state Route 13 east to the Cheningo Road, and turn south for approximately four miles to the Cheningo Solon Pond Road. Turn left (east) and travel 3.5 miles east to the Cuyler Hill Road and turn left.Continue approximately one mile, and then turn east onto Randall Hill Road. About two miles ahead is the Cuyler Hill Public Access Road. This road runs the length of the forest in a north-south direction.For more information on these properties, hunters may contact the DEC's Region 7 sub-office in Cortland at (607) 753-3095.REGION 5Lewis Preserve WMAThis 1,356-acre parcel is a relatively new addition to the list of DEC properties, coming in 1987 as a gift from the Adirondack Nature Conservancy and Dr. and Mrs. Revis Lewis.The area is in the town of Altoona, east of Alder Bend Road between Terrien Road on the north end and Jerusalem Road on the south. The Great Chazy River runs along much of the area's western boundary. A 2.8-mile hiking trail through the property joins parking lots on both roads and offers easy access to some prime grouse areas.Except for some wetlands along King and Brandy brooks in the southern section, the entire area is considered upland habitat. Some open fields will be found on the north and south ends, but second growth stands of aspen, maple, ash, beech and birch mixed with spruce and fir dominate the property, especially on the south end. Stands of white cedar will be found along the brooks.The north portion offers overgrown pasture with stands of aspen, white birch and apple, which are pruned annually to enhance fruit production.For more information on this property, contact the DEC's Region 5 office in Ray Brook at (518) 897-1291.EAST OF THE HUDSON The counties on the east side of the Hudson River offer public-land grouse-hunting opportunities. Bird numbers and flush rates are down a bit from the state average, but the area holds plenty of birds.In Rensselaer County, the Capital District WMA covers 4,144 acres of uplands in the Taconic Range not far from the Massachusetts border in the towns of Berlin and Stephentown. The area offers mixed hardwood ridges, brush and thickets, good areas to work a dog or stalk birds. A series of hiking trails offer access to some good hunting in the property's backcountry.To access the property from Albany or Troy, travel to Sand Lake and take county Route 42 east five miles through Taborton to Miller Road on the right. The property begins about one-half mile after the turn and Miller Road runs north-south through the area.For more information, contact the DEC's Region 4 office in Schenectady at (518) 357-2049.In Dutchess County, the Tivoli Bays WMA south of Tivoli covers more than 1,720 acres in the Hudson River estuary. There is a considerable amount of upland cover that holds grouse.To get there, take Route 9G south three miles from Tivoli to a parking lot.In Putnam County, the Cranberry Mountain WMA in Patterson is small at 467 acres but is primarily upland in nature. The area is east of Route 22 and has a parking area on Stage Coach Road.For more information, contact the DEC's Region 3 office in New Paltz at (845) 256-3098.REGION 8Rattlesnake Hill WMAThis 5,100-acre parcel is one of the better spots to hunt grouse in the western region of the state. About eight miles west of Dansville, two-thirds of the property rests in southern Livingston County with the remainder in northern Allegany County.Access to the area is via state Route 436 west from Dansville to county Route 9, which leads directly to the public area. South of Dalton, Route 70 nips the property's southwest corner, and going west out of Ossian Center, Dannack Hill Road and Ebert Road cut through the property.Rattlesnake Hill WMA offers a mixed bag of prime grouse habitat. Hunters will find stands of mature hardwoods, some conifer plantations and brushy, over-grown fields, open meadows and old apple orchards.Some small marshlands have been developed on the property. The edge cover and thickets along Sugar Creek, Hovey Brook and Canaserago Creek should produce birds.Ossian State ForestThis forest covers 1,300 acres and is adjacent to Rattlesnake Hill WMA on its southeast corner. It is about two miles northeast of Swain, in the town of Ossian. To access the area from Dansville, take the Ossian Hill Road to Ossian continuing west on Linzey Road, turning south (left) onto the Scoville Road. This will lead to the east side of the property.The grouse hunting is considered quite good, but the area has no designated trails. Many parts of the forest require significant walking to explore and hunt, especially in the western portions. There are, however, miles of maintained forest roads that are open during hunting season.For more information on these two properties, contact the DEC's Region 8 office in Avon at (585) 226-2466.REGION 9Boutwell Hill WMUThis management unit includes Boutwell State Forest, Canadaway WMA and one other state forest in the towns of Arkwright, Charlotte and Cherry Creek in Chautauqua County. Combined, the three parcels offer 5,125 acres of good grouse habitat.To reach the state forest from Cassadaga, take Route 72 west to Route 77 south. Take Route 77 south to Ruttenbur Road and turn left onto Lewis Road. There is a parking lot on the immediate left.Other access points will be found on Ruttenbur Road, Boutwell Road and Erin Road (county Route 85).Canadaway WMA is 2,160 acres north of Boutwell State Forest. The area is bordered by county Route 312 (Bard Road) and county Route 629 (Center Road).The primary management goal is to develop and maintain high-quality grouse habitat through regulated timber harvesting. Mixed hardwoods cover much of the area, but pine and spruce are also evident, and in most areas, a thick understory provides ample cover for birds.Both properties feature more than 14 miles of hiking and snowmobile trails. All lead to some prime isolated bird hunting areas.For more information on these areas, contact the DEC's Region 9 office in Falconer at (716) 665-6111.Additional information and maps may also be found on the DEC's Web site at www.dec.ny.gov.


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Arturo Vidich, Sofy Yuditskaya, and I needed a way to read brains for our Mental Block project last fall. After looking at the options, we decided that hacking a toy EEG would be the cheapest / fastest way to get the data we wanted. Here's how we did it. The Options A non-exhaustive list of the consumer-level options for building a brain-computer interface: Open EEG offers a wealth of hardware schematics, notes, and free software for building your own EEG system.
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Anchored Here: Claire Lambert
If anyone knows how to connect with people, it's Claire Lambert. In 2013, she took a leap of faith and moved from South Langley to Port Moody with her two children. It can be hard enough to start a new life in a new City, but Claire quickly became involved with her new community, even taking on a new career in real estate.
At the age of 40, she became known as the "Divorce Specialist" since most of her first clients were going through a separation. It was a running joke, but the truth was that she could relate to the stress of transitioning into a new unexpected life. And that's what Claire does best - relate and connect with people.
Claire made sure to engage with her neighbours and create ties to the community however she could. She truly believes in living by the mantra "Pay it Forward," which guides her in giving back to the community however she can. When she's not busy being an active member of the Port Moody Rotary Club, putting on events such as Rib Fest and other fundraisers, you can find her smiling face chatting up neighbours in the grocery store, or out and about in the neighbourhood.
This Port Moody realtor started the Port Moody Community Corner Facebook group in January 2018, which now has over 500 members and counting. She is always looking to highlight members of the community and is a huge advocate for small business in Port Moody.
We met Claire at one of her favourite shops, Home Lounge Interiors in Suterbrook, and asked her our five anchoring questions. Here are her five authentic answers:
How do you contribute to the social development of Port Moody?
"I started Port Moody Community Corner, which is a closed Facebook group page that locals can ask to join. It is a positive page, not political in any way. It is meant to be a positive tool for the residents, and business owners and employees of Port Moody. I felt that social media is at almost everyone's fingertips, and what better way to be a good neighbour? You can ask for advice, share your good experiences at local businesses, educate each other on local events or ask for a hand by connecting with locals.
We all have a story. We should look up from our phones and engage with one another. We can all can find a commonality just by listening. There is always room to enhance someone's day, even if it is with just a smile."
2. What values should we stand for as a community?
"Pride in ownership. This is our City. We are so fortunate to live here, work here, and play here. This is a one stop shop. You can hit the mountains, ocean and local event all in the same day, and still have time to stop for a pint along Brewers Row on the way home. It is peaceful, endearing, friendly and welcoming. That is who we are. A kind and accommodating community that is open to new friends, change, and making a positive difference for anyone that needs it. We have a lot to offer here, and we are not just a pretty face. "
3. Describe the most authentic moment you've witnessed during your time here.
"When my kids, Sophie and Rowen, and I started our new life here, we had to make friends and relationships. We had to make an effort. The kids would go into Starbucks after school and the barista would text me to say they were home safe in the village. It was incredible. It was then that I realized the power of being engaging and neighbourly. I joined the Port Moody Rotary to lead by example to the offspring and give back in the only way I could. I feel that I have been given a hand up in times throughout my life, and even if I was not in a position to "pay back" financially, I could give back with my time."
4. What kind of legacy do you intend on leaving behind?
"I remember, in Grade 2, our teacher explained how to take care of a library book. That you should keep it in the same shape or better when you return it. One of my classmates asked sarcastically how you would bring a used book back in better condition. The teacher explained that you could tape the ripped page or bound. Perhaps if it was a bike, you borrowed that you could pump up the tires and wash it before returning it. I found this concept profound and inspiring.
So, if I could make one small impact here it would be to empower and recognize the best in who you are and contribute what your strengths are in life. Pay it forward.
That is what I would be most proud of doing as a mother and a human and Rotarian. Rotary is a Club that has many different people with fascinating backgrounds, experiences and expertise that instead of saying no to projects or ideas asks, "How can we make this happen?" or "how can we help?" It is amazing to be a part of such a positive and bright group and I am truly humbled that such intelligent and powerful people that have lived, experienced and either are or were powerful business men and women see something in me to contribute."
5. What ultimately anchors you here?
"Its where my heart is, my kids, my business, my rotary and that feeling of being home," which is incredible considering just five years ago I had never even been to Port Moody. I belong here and I love this community."
Claire is a Realtor for Royal LePage Sterling in Port Moody. You can find her at clairelambert.realtor.
Photos were taken in Home Lounge Interiors - a special thank you to Anna for welcoming us in her space!


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