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Next change coming soon!
see April News for latest update…..more information to follow.
Kin-Hin; managed and owned by Karen & Sivan, relocated in December 2015 to Pachalloor and we've had a great few years accommodating guests and providing meditation and yoga retreats in an informal personalised style.
Karen and Kin-Hin are relocating in June 2019 and moving closer to Kovalam beach.
Sivan and ShantiBhavan Yoga will be starting a new venture at Agonda Beach in Goa. Watch this space for details.
**see NEWS for latest updates**
Kin-Hin offers a unique home stay experience with meditation sittings in Zen tradition and yoga classes with your hosts on the roof top. Just 2 guest rooms allows for a personal, friendly, home atmosphere and/or a personal retreat space.
Do send me an email if you have any questions, would like to be kept informed of events, are a teacher looking for a venue to host a holiday or are interested in having me join you as a guide in India. email@example.com
**see NEWS for latest updates and holiday ideas**
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ABOUT Kin-Hin
Kin-Hin is a zen meditation centre established in the summer of 2012 and inaugurated by Zen Master AMA Samy on December 10th 2012.
Kin-Hin is the term given to the walking meditation that is practiced between periods of the sitting meditation known as zazen.
It is the ideal place to come for a relaxing holiday away from tourist crowds yet close to the beaches of Kovalam. You can experience village life and get helpful information and tips from your hosts Karen and Sivan. Karen is English, a meditation instructor and a qualified Laughter Yoga teacher living in India since 1997. Sivan grew up in Pachalloor, is an experienced yoga teacher in India and Europe, a great masseuse and has a wealth of local knowledge about the area and its customs.
You are most welcome to attend 'sittings' (free of charge) for it was said by Koun Yamada in his book The Gateless Gate that "to sit zazen alone is so difficult it is almost impossible. For effective Zazen it is very important to practise sitting with a group, at least occasionally, if you want to get results".
Kin-Hin is in Pachalloor, between Trivandrum and Kovalam – by the Arabian Sea and the Karamana river,a peaceful location with stunning views.
HOME STAY. Kin-Hin (being a private home) is primarily a non-residential Zen centre, although accommodation is available for house guests in 2 rooms on the upper floor. Perfect for those that prefer to stay away from the main tourist area, experience Indian village life and have a personal retreat space.
Yoga Holiday packages are available – click for more information
SOLO RETREATS and PERSONALISED COURSES are possible on a one-to-one basis if you would like to experience/learn about meditation and zen practise privately.
Please feel free to contact me to discuss your requirements.
At Kin-Hin we will follow the Soto practise of Shikantaza – the Japanese term for 'just sitting' in the same tradition as taught at Bodhi Zendo; a residential zen centre in the hills of Tamil Nadu
According to interest, there will be some full day 'Zazenkai's': a more intensive period of meditation with a talk about Zen and an opportunity to ask questions and talk with each other.
I also offer short courses on a one-to-one basis if you would like to experience/learn about meditation and zen practise privately.
See ZAZENKAI for programme details and see News or the latest updates!
In keeping with spiritual custom, I do not wish to make any charge for the daily meditation practise. In order to help the centre grow and to keep it running, donations of any amount will be gratefully received.
Also see guide services
A little about me; my name is Karen and I came to India in 1997 for a three week holiday and decided to make Kerala my home. For 10 years I ran yoga & massage holidays in Kovalam. From 2007 until mid 2012, I lived, worked, served and followed Zen at Bodhi Zendo, blessed to have guidance and support from Zen Master AMA Samy. I had thought I might never leave Bodhi Zendo, yet the time did come for for me to move on, return to the 'marketplace' and begin a new chapter with 'Kin-Hin'.
Then in 2014 I returned to UK in order to care for my mother. When she passed away I decided to come back 'home' and reopen Kin-Hin in Pachalloor.
I am a qualified aromatherapist with over 20 years' experience. My diploma in Holistic Aromatherapy was obtained from The Tisserand Institute in London in 1993. In 2013 I studied with Dr. Kataria in Bangalore at The School of Ancient Wisdom and completed a teachers training course in Laughter Yoga. HaHaHa!
Yoga Classes are daily with Sivan. Mornings and/or afternoons
Here is a good Zen story for you – Inner Archery
Early in this century a Japanese Zen master who lived in a temple in the country had as his pupil the wife of the greengrocer of near-by village. Among his other pupils was a Cabinet Minister, who used to visit him once a week to sit in meditation for two hours then have an interview. A newspaper sent a reporter to visit teacher, and the pressman remarked, 'Why do you waste your in a remote place like this? Wouldn't it be better to come near the capital? Then instead of the greengrocer's wife, you could have more pupils like the Cabinet Minister.'
In his article, the reporter described ruefully how the teacher had scolded him for this remark. 'It is not a question of being the green- grocer's wife or being a Cabinet Minister, but of not being a green- grocer's wife and not being a Cabinet Minister.
We teach archery here. She has to shoot herself out of being the greengrocer's wife into the Buddha-nature which she really is, and he has to shoot himself out of being a Cabinet Minister into the Buddha-nature which he really is. And it may very well be,' added the master, 'that it will be easier for her to shoot herself out of being "only the greengrocer's wife" than it will be for him to shoot himself out of being "His Excellency the Cabinet Minister".
Gassho Karen


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Morning bell and school starts : 9.15am
Lunch : 11.30am
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Students who arrive at school after 9.15am are required to go to the front office to collect a late pass, before going to class. All late arrivals have to be documented for the school attendance information as required by the Department of Education.
Students are required to wear school uniform at all times to encourage a sense of community and identification with school values. The uniforms can be viewed online. Orders and purchases can be made on Tuesday and Friday from 8.30am. Second hand uniforms in very good condition are also available for sale.
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A child's successful schooling depends on a cooperative partnership between the parents/carers and teachers. The school welcomes the opportunity for teachers to speak with parents/carers about a student's progress. Twice a year there is an opportunity for interviews to take place. at other times it is important to ring the school first or speak to the class teacher directly to make an appointment time. This allows the teacher to set aside sufficient time to speak with you without interruption.
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At DHPS we celebrate a Community Night at the end of each term. Performances by specific stages, music ensembles, choirs and bands are celebrated. Before the commencement of Community Night, delicious food is provided by the canteen manager and or other groups of people. The food served is representative of our Indigenous and diverse cultural backgrounds.
Our Merit and Citizenship assemblies are held at the end of term 2 and 4. Academic (for outstanding or greatest improvement) and Citizenship (for Leadership or Kindness) are recognised at these assemblies
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Camp Australia is the provider for before and after school care. Please call 1300105343 to arrange for child care or alternatively visit www.campaustralia.com.au
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Dark Chocolate Contains a Shocking Amount Of...
The secret element: Fiber! A whopping 11 grams per 100-gram bar of dark chocolate made from 70-85% cocoa, to be precise. That comes out to 3 grams per 1-ounce serving—compare that to the 1.9 grams in a slice of whole grain bread.
You can get your daily 25-gram dose of fiber per day in a variety of ways. In addition to dark chocolate, here are 8 more surprising sources.
Everyone always thinks of vegetables, fruits, and whole grains when they think of high-fiber foods, but nuts are also a great source. For example, a quarter cup of almonds has 4 grams of fiber.
Packing more fiber per serving than any other vegetable, a medium cooked artichoke provides 10 grams of fiber, but are underused in most kitchens.
With about 7 grams of fiber per raw half and jam-packed with vitamins and healthy fats, the avocado truly does deserve the title of "superfood."
A medium sized pear packs 6 grams, almost double that of an apple, and equals about 24% of your recommended daily value for fiber! Tip: The skin of the pear contains the majority of the fiber, so no peeling necessary.
Chia Seeds
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Although a medium onion only has 2 grams of fiber, it is they type of fiber that is important here. Onions have inulin, a water-soluble fiber that helps lower cholesterol and promotes regularity.
With 9 grams fiber per cup of cooked peas, this veggie is an easy way to get fiber in your diet, and since they are commonly frozen, they are great to always have on hand.
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April 7, 2001
It is with great sadness and a heavy heart that I must report the passing of My Friend and Partner Jack K9~52.
Jack lost his battle with cancer on April 7, 2001 and was called to heaven.
Jack was also a faithful member of the Fairview Volunteer Fire Department.
May you rest peacefully now Jack, You will be greatly missed .
There will NEVER be another like you.
Love, Roxy K9~70
(I had to have my Mom (Valerie) make these pages for me seeing as how my paws don't work real well on the keyboard!)
Heavens' Doggie Door
My best friend closed his eyes last night,
As his head lay in my hand.
The doctors said he was in pain,
And it was hard for him to stand.
The thoughts that scurred through my head,
As I cradled him in my arms,
Were of his younger puppy years,
And Oh....his many charms.
Today there was no gentle nudge,
With an intense "I love you" gaze.
Only a heart that's filled with tears,
Remembering our joy-filled days.
But an Angel just appeared to me,
And said, "You should cry no more,
God also loves our canine friends,
He's installed a doggie door!"
by: Mary Ellen Arthur 1997
Don't Grieve Too Long
Don't grieve too long for now I'm free
I've followed the path God set for me
I ran to him when I heard his call
I swished my tail and left it all.
I could not stay another day
To bark, to love, to romp or play
Games left unplayed must stay that way
I found such peace, it made my day.
My partings has left you with a void
Please fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared, your laugh, a kiss
Oh yes, these things I too shall miss.
Be not burdened with ties of sorrow
I wish you the sunshine of tomorrow
My life's been full, you've given so much
Your time, your love and gently touch.
Perhaps my time seemed all to brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your head and share with me
God wanted me, he set me free!
Author Unknown
Put your pawprints in Roxy's guestbook.


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- Research article
- Open Access
Visual evoked potentials in the horse
- L. Ström1Email authorView ORCID ID profile and
- B. Ekesten1
© The Author(s). 2016
- Received: 9 January 2016
- Accepted: 9 June 2016
- Published: 21 June 2016
Electrical potentials generated in the central nervous system in response to brief visual stimuli, flash visual evoked potentials (FVEPs), can be recorded non-invasively over the occipital cortex. FVEPs are used clinically in human medicine and also experimentally in a number of animal species, but the method has not yet been evaluated in the horse. The method would potentially allow the ophthalmologist and equine clinician to evaluate visual impairment caused by disorders affecting post-retinal visual pathways. The aim was to establish a method for recording of FVEPs in horses in a clinical setting and to evaluate the waveform morphology in the normal horse.
Ten horses were sedated with a continuous detomidine infusion. Responses were recorded from electrodes placed on the scalp. Several positions were evaluated to determine suitable electrode placement. Flash electroretinograms (FERGs) were recorded simultaneously. To evaluate potential contamination of the FVEP from retinal potentials, a retrobulbar nerve block was performed in two horses and transection of the optic nerve was performed in one horse as a terminal procedure.
A series of positive (P) and negative (N) peaks in response to light stimuli was recorded in all horses. Reproducible wavelets with mean times-to-peaks of 26 (N1), 55 (P2), 141 (N2) and 216 ms (P4) were seen in all horses in all recordings. Reproducible results were obtained when the active electrode was placed in the midline rostral to the nuchal crest. Recording at lateral positions gave more variable results, possibly due to ear muscle artifacts. Averaging ≥100 responses reduced the impact of noise and artifacts. FVEPs were reproducible in the same horse during the same recording session and between sessions, but were more variable between horses. Retrobulbar nerve block caused a transient loss of the VEP whereas transection of the optic nerve caused an irreversible loss.
We describe the waveform of the equine FVEP and our results show that it is possible to record FVEPs in sedated horses in a clinical setting. The potentials recorded were shown to be of post-retinal origin. Further studies are needed to provide normative data and assess potential clinical use.
- Visual evoked potentials
- Visual cortical evoked potentials
- Flash visual evoked potentials
- Horse
- Equine
- Visual impairment
Techniques currently available to evaluate visual impairment in the horse are limited to reflex testing, falling cotton-ball testing, ability to navigate an obstacle course and evaluation of findings detected during a routine ophthalmic examination. The results from these tests can be difficult to interpret and visual dysfunction may have to be severe before it can be diagnosed. Objective methods for evaluation of the function of visual pathways, such as visual evoked potentials (VEPs), would be a useful addition to the armamentarium of the veterinary ophthalmologist and equine clinician, to detect and evaluate disorders affecting post-retinal pathways in this species.
In 1954, Adrian & Matthews [1] reported that electrical potentials generated by neurons in the central nervous system in response to visual stimuli, VEPs, can be recorded from electrodes placed over the human occipital cortex. Dawson [2] developed a superimposition technique, called signal averaging, to extract the VEP waveform from the electroencephalogram (EEG) and subsequently, Cigánek [3] described the waveform morphology of the human VEP. In the years following further work was performed to explore the VEP in human beings, improve the technique and implement recording of VEPs as a clinical, diagnostic aid.
Diseases or trauma affecting neurons in the retina or the post-retinal visual pathways can alter the waveform of the VEP. Therefore this technique can be used to investigate the functional integrity of post-retinal visual pathways, including the optic nerves, optic tract and optic radiation to the visual cortex. The method is used as a complement to the electroretinogram (ERG) and allows functional assessment of the visual pathways, while imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) and computer tomography (CT), mainly are used to obtain information about structural integrity in patients. VEPs are used in human medicine to evaluate visual impairment due to several pathological conditions, such as cortical trauma or anoxia, meningitis, optic neuritis, optic neuropathies, demyelinating diseases and compression of post-retinal pathways due to tumors [4].
The International Society for Clinical Electrophysiology of Vision (ISCEV) regularly updates the human standard protocols for clinical electrophysiological examinations [5]. Guidelines are also issued by the American Clinical Neurophysiology Society [6]. In human patients, VEPs are usually recorded non-invasively using skin electrodes on the scalp overlying the visual cortex. In routine testing the VEP scalp electrodes are normally placed according to either the International 10/20 system [7] or the Queen Square System [8]. Midline electrodes over the visual cortex are used to assess prechiasmal function, while additional lateral electrode positions are used to assess chiasmal and postchiasmal dysfunction.
Usually one eye at a time is stimulated by flashes of white light (flash-VEP; FVEP) or a reversing, isoluminant pattern (pattern-VEP; PVEP). In human subjects, PVEPs are preferred in most clinical situations due to less variability than the FVEPs and PVEPs will also enable a better quantitative assessment of visual function. However, when using a pattern stimulus it is critical that the subject focuses on the pattern and in infants and patients with poor cooperation, poor fixation or poor acuity, the FVEP can be more useful [5].
While VEPs have been evaluated in a number of animal species such as the dog [9, 10], cat [11–13], cow [14], pig [15], sheep [16] and a large number of laboratory animal species [17], the use of VEP in the horse has only been very scantily described [18]. A simple protocol for recording the equine VEP in a clinical setting would be a useful tool to assess function of post-retinal pathways in this species and also of use in the investigation of neurological disorders.
The aim of this study was to establish a method for recording FVEP in horses in a clinical setting and to evaluate the waveform morphology in the normal horse. Electrode positions and the number of averaged responses needed to produce robust and reproducible VEP waveforms were also assessed. Additionally, recording of FVEPs after retrobulbar nerve block and transection of the optic nerve was performed to evaluate possible contamination of the FVEP by retinal potentials (ERGs).
Horses and procedures
FVEPs and FERGs were performed in ten healthy Swedish Standardbred Trotters
Age at examination (years)
Number of averages
Electrode positions
Lateral positions
Retro bulbar nerve block
Pz-0 Pz-15 Pz-30 Pz- 45 Pz-60
10, 11
Pz-0 Pz-15 Pz-30 Pz- 45 Pz-60
16, 17
Pz-0 Pz-15 Pz-30 Pz- 45 Pz-60
16, 17
Pz-0 Pz-15 Pz-30 Pz- 45 Pz-60
10, 11
Pz-0 Pz-15 Pz-30 Pz- 45 Pz-60
Pz- 45
In five horses (horses A-E) five electrode positions in the midline, and two to four lateral positions were evaluated (Table 1). In the remaining five horses (horses F-J), one position in the midline and two to four lateral positions were evaluated. FVEPs were recorded at two separate sessions in five horses (horses A-B and D-F). The minimum number of responses averaged to obtain a waveform with clearly distinguishable wavelets was evaluated in three horses (horses A, E and F). For comparison between eyes in the same horse, both eyes were evaluated in horses D and H-J. Unilateral retrobulbar nerve blocks were performed in two horses (horses I and J) and transection of the optic nerve was performed in one horse (horse I). This was performed as a terminal procedure.
Ophthalmic examination
An ophthalmic examination including a cotton-ball test, reflex testing, slit-lamp biomicroscopy (Kowa SL-15; Kowa Co.Ltd., Tokyo, Japan), direct and indirect ophthalmoscopy (Heine Beta 200 and Heine Omega 500; Heine Optotechnik, Herrsching, Germany) and tonometry (TonoVet®, Icare Finland Oy, Helsinki, Finland) was performed in all horses. Furthermore, all horses were evaluated in a simple obstacle course, with five obstacles, under room-light conditions to assess vision prior to the recordings. No findings indicating visual impairment, ocular or neurological disease were observed in any of the horses.
Pupils were dilated with 1–2 drops of tropicamide (Mydriacyl, 0.5 %, Alcon, Stockholm, Sweden). Recordings were started when pupils were fully dilated. The size of the pupils was monitored repeatedly during the recording sessions. The cornea was kept moist throughout the experiment by repeated instillation of artificial tears (ZilkEye, Evolan Pharma AB, Stockholm, Sweden).
The horses were sedated with a bolus injection of detomidine, 0.01 mg/kg (Domosedan vet, 10 mg/ml, Orion Pharma Animal Health, Sollentuna, Sweden) intravenously, followed by maintenance of sedation throughout the recording sessions using a continuous intravenous infusion of 2 % detomidine in physiologic saline solution (Natriumklorid, 7 mg/ml, Fresenius Kabi, Uppsala, Sweden) (2.0–2.6 mg detomidine hydrocloride/100 kg*h). The depth of sedation was monitored continuously and the infusion rate was adjusted to maintain a stable level of sedation where the horses kept their heads resting heavily on a padded headstand without becoming unsteady.
Akinesia and partial analgesia of the eyelids was induced with subcutaneous injections of 2.5 ml mepivacaine (Carbocain, 20 mg/ml, AstraZeneca, Södertälje, Sweden) over the auriculopalpebral and supraorbital nerves. A local infiltration of mepivacaine (Carbocain, 20 mg/ml, AstraZeneca, Södertälje, Sweden) was performed at each electrode position to reduce muscle contractions that potentially could give rise to artifacts in the FVEP. The cornea was anaesthetized with topical application of 2–3 drops of tetracaine (Tetrakain Chauvin, 1 %, Bausch & Lomb Nordic AB, Stockholm, Sweden).
Retrobulbar nerve block and transection of the optic nerve
Horses I and J were prepared as for a transpalpebral enucleation in the standing, sedated horse [19, 20]. A single dose of flunixin meglumine (Flunixin N-vet, 50 mg/ml, N-vet, Uppsala, Sweden), 1.1 mg/kg, was administered intravenously pre-operatively. Akinesia of the eyelids, anesthesia at electrode positions and topical anesthesia were performed and sedation maintained as previously described. FERGs and FVEPs were recorded. A retrobulbar nerve block was performed as has been described by Gilger & Davidson [21] and the surgical site was infiltrated with mepivacain (Carbocain, 20 mg/ml, AstraZeneca, Södertälje, Sweden). Transection of the optic nerve was performed (horse I) 45 min after the retrobulbar nerve block. FERGs and FVEPs were recorded and rebound tonometry performed before and after the retrobulbar block in both horses, as well as before and after transection of the optic nerve in horse I. Both horses (I and J) were euthanized after the recordings in accordance with the ethical approval.
Electrophysiological testing
Light-adapted FERGs and FVEPs were recorded simultaneously. The recordings were performed in an examination room at the horse clinic of the University Animal Hospital, SLU, Uppsala. All electronic equipment not required for the study was disconnected to avoid mains current interference, but no other adjustments were made to the room.
A handheld dome-shaped photostimulator (Retiport mini-Ganzfeld, Acrivet GmbH, Hennigsdorf, Germany) with a background light intensity of 25 cd/m2 and a flash intensity of 3 cd/m2/s was used to light-adapt and stimulate the retina (Fig. 1). The stimuli were presented at a frequency of 1.09 Hz. The sweep duration was 500 ms post-stimulus. The room was kept dark during recordings to avoid interference by stray light.
Responses were amplified (amplifier set to x104), band-pass filtered (0.1–300 Hz for FERGs and 1–100 Hz for FVEPs), stored and analyzed using an Acrivet RETIport (Acrivet GmbH, Hennigsdorf, Germany, software version 126.96.36.199) and a laptop computer.
Light-adapted FERGs were recorded using corneal electrodes (Gold-foil corneal electrodes, CH electronics, Bromley, UK). Metal corkscrew electrodes (Stainless Steel Disposable Corkscrew Electrode, Cephalon A/S, Nørresundby, Denmark) served as ground and reference electrodes and were placed at the forehead and approximately 3 cm caudal to the lateral canthus, respectively. Electrode impedance was kept below 3 kΩin all FERG recordings.
Averaged responses of 4, 16, 32, 64, 100, 144 and 196 sweeps were evaluated in horse A, E and F. The duration of a recording was therefore 3.7, 15, 29, 59, 92, 132 and 180 s respectively (frequency of 1.09 Hz). Averaged responses of 144 sweeps were evaluated in the remaining horses (horses B-D and G-J) and the duration of each averaged response was 2.2 min (132 s).
Monocular recordings were obtained from one randomly selected eye in all horses. In addition to this, recordings from the fellow eye were obtained in four horses (horses D and H-J to be able to enable comparison of recordings between eyes of the same horse.
Evaluation of ERGs and VEPs
Data analyses
Descriptive data; means, standard deviations (SDs) and ranges are reported for FVEP wavelet peak-to-peak amplitudes (μV) and times-to-peaks (ms). Data were analyzed using the non-parametric Kruskal-Wallis one-way analysis of variance by ranks and by regression analysis. Levene´s test was used to assess the equality of variances between groups. P-values ≤0.05 were considered statistically significant. Bonferroni correction was used to adjust the p-values when multiple comparisons were performed. Statistical analysis was performed with JMP® Pro 11 (Version 11.0.0, SAS Institute Inc., Cary, NC).
FVEP amplitudes and times-to-peaks in ten horses with the active electrode at Pz-45
Time-to-peak (ms)
Peak-to-peak amplitude (μV)
13 ± 1.4
28 ± 1.2
59 ± 2.0
124 ± 3.5
137 ± 8.7
150 ± 4.6
273 ± 8.6
9.6 ± 1.0
11.9 ± 1.8
2.5 ± 1.2
8.4 ± 2.9
12 ± 3.5
26 ± 1.1
54 ± 2.3
113 ± 4.2
123 ± 3.5
145 ± 8.8
218 ± 13.8
373 ± 31.4
7.4 ± 0.7
15.7 ± 3.6
0.4 ± 0.1
13.5 ± 4.9
14 ± 0.1
28 ± 1.0
62 ± 2.5
104 ± 4.1
125 ± 5.6
153 ± 7.5
207 ± 13.8
354 ± 15.8
6.1 ± 1.2
5.9 ± 1.4
1.5 ± 1.0
3.7 ± 1.1
18 ± 1.0
25 ± 2.0
47 ± 1.5
87 ± 12.0
107 ± 10.0
138 ± 8.8
200 ± 15.3
260 ± 7.2
2.2 ± 0.8
4.5 ± 1.0
1.5 ± 1.0
4.5 ± 1.1
16 ± 3.5
29 ± 0.1
55 ± 4.0
99 ± 1.4
116 ± 2.8
153 ± 6.8
234 ± 24.6
375 ± 10.2
3.8 ± 1.5
4.6 ± 1.4
2.9 ± 1.1
4.5 ± 1.5
12 ± 2.3
27 ± 1.4
54 ± 4.6
105 ± 4.6
122 ± 7.6
148 ± 6.4
213 ± 18.2
361 ± 26.2
7.3 ± 1.8
13.8 ± 3.9
0.4 ± 0.3
11.1 ± 3.7
17 ± 1.2
30 ± 2.7
58 ± 3.0
104 ± 22.2
111 ± 18.9
137 ± 5.5
213 ± 13.3
355 ± 30.3
2.6 ± 0.6
6.2 ± 1.2
2.8 ± 4.7
8.3 ± 2.5
20 ± 1.1
32 ± 5.9
57 ± 4.0
84 ± 28.9
95 ± 27.0
133 ± 7.9
202 ± 13.7
337 ± 32.7
2.5 ± 0.5
5.7 ± 1.5
0.9 ± 0.4
8.0 ± 2.6
12 ± 3.1
17 ± 3.5
48 ± 2.2
103 ± 6.2
110 ± 8.2
130 ± 3.0
193 ± 7.1
305 ± 12.1
1.8 ± 0.2
3.5 ± 0.7
0.2 ± 0.1
4.5 ± 0.7
6 ± 2.6
22 ± 5.9
52 ± 4.8
94 ± 12.5
107 ± 12.9
140 ± 6.8
206 ± 20.0
347 ± 19.8
2.2 ± 0.6
5.0 ± 1.5
4.8 ± 1.5
4.8 ± 1.7
At lateral positions (P1 to P4), both amplitudes and times-to-peak showed a greater variability compared to recordings in the midline but there were no significant differences between means of times-to-peaks and amplitudes in our material.
When averaging 4 and 16 responses, the waveform was very difficult to evaluate and most recordings were discarded. Times-to-peaks and amplitudes from recordings with 32 and 64 averaged responses did not differ statistically compared to recordings with 100, 144 and 196 averages, but the waveform was more challenging for the examiner to evaluate due to artifacts. By averaging no less than 100 responses, the background noise was reduced, which resulted in more easily discernible peaks and reduced number of peaks split by large artifacts.
Flash electroretinograms
Implicit time (ms)
13 ± 1
30 ± 1
Amplitude (μV)
10 ± 3
63 ± 15
VEPs were easily recorded in sedated horses under standard clinical settings and the overall waveform resembled those recorded in other mammalian species [5, 9–11, 13, 14, 16]. It has been shown in dogs that the signal recorded from VEP scalp electrodes can include a far-field conducted ERG [24, 25]. On the other hand, Sims et al. [9] have shown that transection of the optic nerve completely abolishes the light-adapted canine FVEP and that the recorded potentials are of post-retinal origin under light-adapted conditions. The horse has a large retina and the potentials generated are sizable. Thus it was important to evaluate if the equine FVEP recorded over the scalp consisted of post-retinal potentials only, or if a far-field conducted FERG was included. It is known in humans that a retrobulbar nerve block can cause temporary blindness due to a complete block of transmission in the optic nerve [26, 27] and we used retrobulbar anaesthesia and optic nerve transection to show that our recordings of the equine FVEP must be of post-retinal origin. Although the intraocular pressures were increased and FERG amplitudes were somewhat affected during the experiments, it has been shown in other species that increased intraocular pressures will result in reduced b-wave amplitudes [28–30], but simultaneous FVEP recordings will be more resistant to the pressure change [31]. Thus, it is highly unlikely that the increased intraocular pressure was causing the loss of the FVEPs in our recordings.
By using the FVEP we have also verified that the retrobulbar nerve block causes a transient loss of vision in the horse which should be considered when this method of anesthesia is employed for performing standing ocular surgery in this species.
Waveform morphology, times-to-peaks and peak-to-peak amplitudes were reproducible between recording sessions in the same horse and also similar between horses, although some differences in times-to-peaks and especially amplitudes were observed. It is well known from human beings [5] and other species [11] that the FVEP is highly variable between individuals. Four wavelets (N1, P2, N2 and P4) were observed in all FVEPs from all horses whereas additional wavelets were present in some recordings in all horses (P1, N2a and P3). A late, positive component (P5) was present in the majority of recordings in most horses. The differences in waveform morphology might represent the variability of the FVEP between individuals. However, in our study, these differences might also be due to varying depth of sedation, or that the individual horse might react differently to external disturbances in the clinical setting. The most reliable wavelets in the equine FVEP were the N1, P2, N2 and P4, which indicate that these peaks could be of use when the FVEP is employed as a diagnostic tool to diagnose and localize abnormal function in post-retinal visual pathways.
Choosing the suitable electrode position enhanced detection of the individual wavelets composing the equine FVEP. The wavelets became more obvious and distinct when the active electrodes were positioned well in front of the nuchal crest at electrode positions Pz-30 and Pz-45. These positions correspond well to the position of the occipital cortex and presumed anatomical location of the visual cortex in the horse [32], which we confirmed using the stria of Gennari as our landmark in postmortem specimens (Fig. 2). As expected, the electrode positions providing the largest amplitudes in the horse differ considerably from the positions recommended in the guidelines for clinical VEPs in human beings [5], reflecting the substantial anatomical differences between man and horse. An asymmetry was expected when recording the FVEP at ipsi- and contralateral positions due to the high degree of decussation of optic fibers in the horse of more than 80 % [33]. It was thus somewhat surprising that results from lateral positioning of the active electrodes were inconclusive, with regards to the separation of signals from the right and left hemispheres. The reason for this may be due to the close proximity to the ears of the horse. The lateral electrode positions were close to the base of the pinnae and the large muscles controlling ear movements in this species [34]. However, while muscle artifacts due to ear movements may have masked more subtle differences between lateral and midline positions, a method for obtaining FVEPs from the more lateral electrode positions without picking up artifacts from the ear muscles would be useful, because these positions may be important for differing between pre- and postchiasmal lesions in certain horses with visual impairment.
Sufficient and stable depth of sedation enhanced recording of FVEPs and FERGs in our study, which is in accordance with previous studies when FERGs were recorded in the standing, sedated horse [35–37]. Movement artifacts did occasionally overshadow a response, but the stable level of sedation obtained by continuous infusion of detomidine kept the horses sufficiently immobile to allow recording of reproducible FERGs and FVEPs. It was obvious that the depth of sedation influenced the amount of artifacts and the quality of recordings. When only light sedation was used, ear movements and head movements in response to sudden sounds caused muscle movement artifacts, which could wipe out the normal waveform. The use of earplugs reduced the episodes of increased alertness due to undesired auditory stimuli affecting the level of sedation. In summary, we conclude that a sufficiently stable level and depth of sedation can be accomplished by a bolus dose followed by a continuous infusion of detomidine. However, it is important to note that in human beings and other species, some sedatives have been shown to affect the VEP [38], causing reduced amplitudes and somewhat prolonged times-to-peak. To our knowledge, the specific effects of detomidine on the VEP has not yet been evaluated. It is reasonable to believe that amplitudes and times-to-peaks may be affected by sedation with alfa-2-agonists, but we were unable to obtain recordings with acceptable quality from non-sedated horses. Therefore, we recommend performing recordings under sedation. To be able to compare results between horses, it is important to continuously monitor the level of sedation during the recordings.
According to our results, at least 100 sweeps are needed in sedated horses to suppress electrical noise and obtain curves with easily discernible, reproducible peaks and troughs. This might be especially important for the inexperienced examiner. Overall, the equine FVEP appears to require more averaged responses than suggested by the ISCEV guidelines, which is likely to reflect that both the amount of potentially disturbing auditory stimuli in a busy equine clinic is higher than in a human ophthalmology or neurology clinic, and that our equine patients may be less cooperative and docile than the average adult human patient. However, it is important to note that 32–64 averaged responses in the horse may also produce acceptable results. Although there might be more noise and artifacts affecting the quality of the recordings, our results indicate that times-to-peaks and amplitudes will not be significantly affected when measured by an experienced examiner. The advantage of averaging fewer responses is that the time to perform the examination will be reduced, which might be important when recording the VEP in a critically ill patient.
The corkscrew electrodes used were applied without difficulties and were well tolerated by the horses and maintained good contact between electrodes and horse (impedance <2 kΩ) throughout the recordings. Other technical considerations include keeping the connecting wires as short as possible to avoid mains interference from electric equipment in the examination room and ensuring equipment not necessary for the procedure are unplugged to reduce sources of electromagnetic noise.
Although this work confirmed that the potentials in the equine FVEP are of post-retinal origin, the exact sources of the potentials producing each of the wavelets in the equine VEP are still unknown. The FVEP has been a diagnostic aid in human medicine for decades, but the origins of some wavelets seen in the human FVEP are still not clearly identified. Further studies are needed in the horse to evaluate the components of the equine VEP with the aim of establishing the anatomical location of lesions causing certain aberrations in the VEP waveform.
The first study of the human VEP in different age groups was performed by Dustman and Beck in 1969 [39] who showed that with increasing age, the human VEP alters in regards to times-to-peak and amplitudes, although the overall morphology stays the same throughout the adult life-span. Studies on the age-related development of VEPs have been performed in several animal species such as for example in cats [13], dogs [40], ruminants [16, 41, 42] and pigs [15]. As we have only few horses at each age in this study, further studies are needed to evaluate the normal variation of the equine VEP related to increasing age.
The FVEP in combination with concurrent FERGs provide an opportunity for objective, functional assessment of the post-retinal visual pathways in the standing, sedated equine patient. Equine FVEPs would be valuable for evaluating similar types of pathological conditions affecting the visual system as in human patients, such as cortical trauma, optic neuritis, tumors and demyelinating diseases. Additionally, FVEPs offer an opportunity to detect persistent visual impairment or blindness after retrobulbar nerve block, which has been reported as a rare complication in human patients [43]. As well the technique could be an important additional diagnostic tool to rule out visual impairment in cases of abnormal behavior.
We have recorded FVEPs in healthy, sedated horses in a clinical setting. Active electrodes positioned at Pz-30 to Pz-45 provided a good signal-to-noise ratio and reproducible waveforms. Results from recordings after retrobulbar anaesthesia and transection of the optic nerve showed that the recorded responses were of post-retinal origin. Our technique for FVEP in the horse is relatively easily mastered and opens up for objective, functional assessment of the post-retinal visual pathways in this species.
We wish to thank Dr. John Pringle, Dr. Katarina Nostell, Dr. Marie Rhodin and Dr. Pia Haubro-Andersen for comments on the draft of the manuscript. We also wish to thank Dr. Ove Wattle for performing retrobulbar nerve blocks and transection of the optic nerve. We are grateful to the Mari Wallbring, Kenneth Larsson, Dennis Larsson and Carola Jansson in the Department for Clinical Sciences, SLU, for their excellent assistance during all the examinations of the horses.
Authors' contributions
LS participated in the design of the study, performed ophthalmic and electrophysiological examinations and drafted the manuscript. BE proposed the study, assisted in ophthalmic and electrophysiological examinations and in the drafting of the manuscript. Both authors read and approved the final manuscript.
Competing interests
The authors declare that they have no competing interests.
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Ethics approval and consent to participate
The regional Ethical Committee (Uppsala Djurförsöksetiska nämnd, Sweden, dnr C254/10 and dnr C39/12) approved the use of the horses in the study and the experiments were carried out following the guidelines of the ARVO guidelines for animal experimentation.
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- Starter is weak (for netbooks) 32-bit only, OEM pre-install only
- Home Basic is for emerging markets (we probably won't see it in the US much)
- Home Premium is what most consumers will end up with
- Professional is the lowest version to include features such as Remote Desktop Serving, Domain Joining, and Windows XP Mode
- Enterprise is the same as Ultimate but with volume licensing and they both include BitLocker
- Ultimate has all possible features (of course)
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- Supposedly 7 can be installed from a USB drive (without hacking).
- Internet Explorer 8 can pretty much be removed – many parts are integrated into the OS, but the browser can go bye-bye.
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It's been a while.
The days are darker without you.
Your touch. Your smile.
I don't know what to do.
I call out for you in the night.
He is calling, too.
You're no where in sight.
I don't know what to do.
We were close.
Our friendship was true.
I dug you the most.
I don't know what to do.
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Can't you hear my plea?
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10 comments:
- antithesis said...
the good thing about ur probation is that u r not needlessly punishing yourself. you are learning and reflecting! that's great!
- August 20, 2008 at 9:16 AM
- B said...
I'm so proud that your probation is going well!! You are saving a lot and it puts your spending habits into perspective, uh? I haven't even hit my $50 limit this month for probation and don't even desire anything. It's a great feeling!
I used to take Echinacea tablets but I've never actually tasted it. Yuck. LOL @ dish liquid. I'm a fan of Jasons' products but I think I can do without this one.
- August 20, 2008 at 9:24 AM
- MakeupByRenRen said...
wow you're doing great on your probation...good job missy!
- August 20, 2008 at 12:42 PM
- yummy411 said...
congrats on doing well on probation.. so wait, how long have you been on? seems like a short time and you saved about $400 wow! but then again.. once MAC trip could be $200 and pricey bath and body items... yeh i can see that amount LOL
- August 20, 2008 at 1:06 PM
- The Frualista Files said...
Yay PJD! You are doing the darn thing! Frugalize!
- August 20, 2008 at 6:03 PM
- Product Junkie Diva said...
@Antithesis yes it is really helping me to prioritize.
@B thanks and I too like many of the Jason products. Echinacea in liquid form is no joke...really yucky..lol but it works.
@Ren ren thanks
@Yummy you hit the nail on the head, I know it is probably more than 400 because I wanted to do a MAC haul, illusions cosmetics haul, hair product haul, skin care haul every type of haul you can imagine..lol thanks for the support.
@Frugalista thanks for the continued support.
- August 21, 2008 at 2:11 AM
- PBW said...
Way to go on hanging tough with beauty probabtion!
Keep it up and you'll be able to fly to Paris first class!
- August 21, 2008 at 12:33 PM
- Product Junkie Diva said...
@PBW thanks for the support!
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I use the Jason's Lavender Satin Body wash & I like it. I'll steer clear of this one though...
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What I Want You to Know is a series of reader submissions. It is an attempt to allow people to tell their personal stories, in the hopes of bringing greater compassion to the unique issues each of us face. (If you are new to this blog, regularly schedule programming will resume after the holidays, but you can check out the "Best Of" section in the meantime). If you would like to submit a story to this series, click here. This guest post is by Shannan.. My story feels unique. Not because what happened to us is rare (it's unusual, but not rare), but the circumstances and how we choose to resolve the issue is very very unique. I terminated my pregnancy when I was 24 weeks pregnant. I had a second trimester abortion. I choose to tell this story because when I was going through my hellish experience, I had no one to turn to. Background: I am a born again Christian. I grew up in the LDS faith in Salt Lake City,UT. I left the church when I was a teenager. Although I left the Mormon faith, I did not leave my faith in God. A few years later, when I went to college in Seattle, I discovered evangelical Christian faith. I gave my life over to Jesus when I was 19 years old. A year later, I met the young man who would become my husband. We met at a college Bible study group. We were married when we were 21 years old. A few years after that, we had our first child, a boy. We were young (24 years old) and poor (renting a movie was a huge luxury), but we were very happy. My husband and I were quite involved in the church as we were involved in the leadership team of the middle school and high school group. We toted our baby around to camps and retreats and we felt alive and content in our role as young parents, mentors to young Christian men and women, and peers to friends in our Bible study. A year after our son was born, we found ourselves pregnant again. It was scary and exciting to grow a family so young in our marriage and lives, but we felt loved and supported by our community. Like many other soon-to-be mothers, I was excited about the possibilities about our unborn baby. Would it be a girl? a boy? How long would I breastfeed this time? Who would lend us a crib? When can I start shopping for clothes? The day we went to our 20 week ultrasound was the day that cemented our fate. I want to make a very long dramatic story shorter here in this story, so please know that although I may sound cavalier in my approach, it was by far the most difficult day of my life. A few minutes into the ultrasound, the technician discovered a fatal birth defect in our baby. Our baby had a condition known as anencephely – or absence of a skull and brain. This condition is a neural tube defect, similar to the more common form of this defect spina bifida. But while our baby was forming, the spinal column did not close at the top part of the neural tube and therefore, our baby did not form a skull. The amniotic fluid would prevent a brain from ever forming. However, despite this, our baby had a heart beat. The lower part of the brain that controls the heart still remained. What we found out that day was that our baby would never survive life, but was still "alive" in my womb. Almost immediately after the fateful diagnosis, we were ushered into the doctor's office to make a decision. Would we carry this baby to term or would we terminate this pregnancy? I stop at this point in the story because the following days were a blur – shock, betrayal, anger, numbing sadness. How could God do this to us? We were faithful. I was a new believer. We loved Jesus. We were "good people". However, despite all this, I did not want to carry the pregnancy to term. The correct and right "Christian" thing to do would be to say that since the baby had a heartbeat, we should carry the baby to term, give birth, and let God take him when God felt it was time. But inside, I did not, could not carry this child for another 20 weeks, knowing that he would never live past his birth. I asked to speak with our pastor to explore what the Biblical thing to do. I could not find any other women in my community, let alone my Christian community who had faced this decision. I wanted to desperately please God with my decision and the burden and conflict of my decision was heart breaking. Our high risk maternal/fetal doctor was pushing us to make a choice since the state law only allowed second trimester terminations up to 25 weeks of pregnancy. Daily I received emails from well meaning church members telling us the consequences of second trimester abortions. I prayed constantly. I knew that even though I wanted to terminate, I could not do it unless I was at peace with my decision. Fast forward a few weeks, only 10 day left until we missed our window. I still felt no peace. Then I received a phone call from a Christian high risk doctor in another state. She told me that my baby's condition was incompatible with life. I was not killing my baby if I terminated the pregnancy early. God had already made His decision when He formed my baby; you cannot live without a brain. I prayed and within a day, I felt peace about my decision. My head and my heart no longer felt at war. I will not describe how our son Brock was born, but he was born a week later in the same hospital I would have given birth to him had he been full-term. I gave birth to him after our high risk doctor induced labor when I was 24 weeks pregnant. So legally, I had a second trimester abortion. I want to tell you this story because even though you, as a well meaning "right to life" person think you know everything about abortion, I suggest that perhaps you don't. I want you to know this: I was a woman who wanted her baby. I was a women who loved being pregnant and giving birth. I was a woman who loved God and served in His church and community. My baby was not cut up. He was small and perfect – he had a face and body, but the back of his head was caved in. After he was born as a stillborn, we held him for an hour. We took pictures, we dressed him in blankets and hats. Our baby met his grandparents. And yet, he was a second trimester abortion. The day Brock was born changed my life. I want you to know that it did not change my love for God, but it changed my faith. It changed how I saw other people. Fellow believers were cruel. People who were not believers were understanding. We eventually left our church as leaders and members. My husband eventually left his faith. Ten years later, he still has not been back to church. I still attend, but I know that no one knows my story. I ask that if any of you are ever in a position to judge- please consider all the circumstances. And allow grace. Thank you for listening to my story.
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D: Mom, are we rich?
Me: That depends on your point of view; if you're talking about world standards or American standards.
B: There's more to life than money. Our family is full of love so yes, we're rich.
(This is so typical us. I can't give a short answer, thanks dad, and my husband always finds the silver lining in any situation.)
The truth is yes, we're rich. The truth is over half the world lives on less than $2.50 a day and 80% lives on less than $10 a day. The truth is if you are reading this, you have internet and/or a smart phone, this truth makes you rich too.
The ugly truth is approximately 627,ooo people, mostly children, died from malaria in 2012. Malaria is transmitted by the bite of an infected mosquito. It's also preventable and curable, so why is it killing so many people? 90% of deaths occur in Africa. The mosquitos that cary this disease only bite at night so people are most vulnerable while they sleep. Once infected, malaria can be medically treated, but most of the people infected don't have the means (financial or transportation) to get to a clinic, if there is even one nearby.
The good news is malaria is preventable. How you ask. By these lovely things called mosquito nets. (Can we talk about how beautiful this mom is and the sweet little triplets sleeping under the net that is saving their lives? Don't miss the fact that they are sleeping on the ground, this needs to be stopped as well.)
These nets are treated with insecticides, save lives and cost approximately $5. So what I spend on a cup of coffee can save a life.
This fact alone causes me to ugly cry. Yes I have cried over kids dying of malaria/HIV/poverty/dirty water/human trafficking/being dirty/having dirt floors; if it's 3rd world related, I have cried over it on a regular basis. God is breaking my heart for children in 3rd world countries. Right now I can't head over seas and help all the babies that need help, but I can support organizations that do. Right now, sending trusted organizations our money is the best we can do. We have multiple sponsorships with World Vision and Compassion International. I would encourage you to check out these websites and get involved, make a difference, feed a child, give hope to a mom and dad, save a life.
Thanks for allowing me to share my world with you…welcome to my brain.


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What Does the FTC Have to Do with Healthcare Providers?
This post discusses a federal agency that may be unfamiliar to HIM professionals, and how it regulates healthcare providers.
FTC Delays "Red Flag" Deadline
The Federal Trade Commission has pushed back the compliance deadline for its identity theft "red flag" rules. The original deadline was less than two weeks away. The new deadline is May 1, 2009. The red flag rules require businesses that extend credit to their customers to develop and implement written identity theft prevention programs. Healthcare organizations fall under the rule, say attorneys. The FTC released the final rules in...


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Google Wave Invitations
Since I have been invited by another google product fan, I find that google wave is amazing. I can chat, upload files, use some gadgets and so on. However, there are some netizen who loves google products have not got the google wave invitations. Here, I'd like to deliver 10 invitations to whom visiting my blog. If you want this,… Read more →


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04 July 2009
Tour de Fleece
Well, thanks to a well-meaning friend, I am now all revved up, and ready to begin spinning for Team Ireland in Ravelry's Tour de Fleece!
It's an event that will last the span of the Tour de France cycling championship, and will involve a lot of spinning, carding (don't forget to warm up first, Aoibhe...seriously. Remember what happened last time...) and skeining.
Let the games begin!
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Steve Paul
Why the free-speech-in-private crowd is wrong in NBA's Donald Sterling case
In the face of widespread approval for NBA commissioner Adam Silver's swift action to punish the odious Donald Sterling, some commentators have issued wait-a-minute counterpunches.
They worry about the precedent the league has taken on the grounds that the owner of the Los Angeles Clippers made his uncomfortable and ugly statements about black people in private — and doesn't everybody have a right to be stupid in private?
Well, yes and no. As Silver said, in response to a press conference question Tuesday, whether or not Sterling spoke in private, his remarks have been made very public and there's no turning back from that. Sterling, too, is very much a public figure, and one who has a long history of offensive behavior in the world of business and basketball. Public figures tend to be held to higher standards than most of the rest of us who speak offensively in private.
Questioning why the NBA waited until now to try to oust one of its longest-tenured owners is fair enough and worthy of contemplation if not investigation. But the fact is, Sterling has now been banned, fined and put on notice that the league will try to force the sale of his team.
But some have argued in favor of "free speech" or caution lest the NBA over-reaches and denies Sterling a right to his "private property."
So do nothing?
That would be unacceptable. And, as a league controlled by its team owners who adhere to a constitution and bylaws, the NBA has an obligation to address the adverse behavior of one of its own. It's a men's club with rules, and Sterling has made a mess for his fellow owners.
Sterling's case is complicated by his personal arrogance, marital issues and the possibly vengeful girlfriend thing.
But that excuses nothing. Donald Sterling may not represent the very last gasp of the plantation ethos of American sports. But his removal is a huge step in the right direction.


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Dr. John Szerszen, DDS
Dr. John Szerszen was born and raised in what many know as the great state of Georgia. His journey to becoming a dentist began when he made the choice to attend college across the country, at the University of the Pacific in Stockton, California. While at the University of the Pacific, Dr. Szerszen received his Bachelor's degree in Biology. After completing his undergraduate studies, he followed his passion to earn his Doctorate of Dental Surgery degree at the University of the Pacific, Arthur A. Dugoni School of Dentistry in San Francisco – the only dental school in the nation that offers a three year program in dentistry.
When it comes to patient satisfaction, Dr. Szerszen is dedicated to ensure that each and every patient need is met. In order for Dr. Szerszen and his staff to provide the best care possible, they pay close attention to dental history, oral health, and each individuals overall needs. At Family Dental Care of Mill Creek, each patient is treated with the utmost respect and attention to allow an organic, long-term relationship to develop.
Dr. Szerszen is happily engaged to his fiancé, Trang. Together they love to experience a vast array of cultures through food and festivities, learning new languages, traveling to new and exciting places, and most importantly, spending time with their golden retriever, Toby.
Dr. Szerszen is honored to acquire the practice from Thomas Kane DDS, and will continue his longstanding practice to provide the absolute best dental experience offered in the Mill Creek area.
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Local Affiliates
Affiliates have many programs and activities that allow members to participate as much or as little as they like. Some sponsor regular, full affiliate meetings while others offer monthly support and/or education sessions. VISIT YOUR LOCAL AFFILIATE AND SEE WHAT YOU FIND!
NAMI Elm City
Monthly Public Speakers: September - May
For more information call or text:
Vicky (203) 215-1034
NAMI Fairfield
Friends & Family Support Group
First Congregational Church
148 Beach Rd., Fairfield
1st Wednesday, Speaker Meeting
3rd Wednesday, Support Group
Both Meetings – 7:30 – 9:00pm
(203) 586-0826
Fairfield Public Library
Book Club
2nd Thursday (every other month)
See http://www.namifairfield.org for schedule (203) 586-0826; Email: email@example.com
NAMI Farmington Valley
Friends & Family Support Group
Valley Community Baptist Church, Valley Cafe Room
590 West Avon Rd., Route 167, Avon
3rd Monday – 7:00 – 8:30pm in November & December 2017; March, April May & June 2018
Janet (860) 620-7717
West Avon Congregational Church
280 Country Club Road, Avon
3rd Monday – 7:00 – 8:30pm in January & February 2018
Janet (860) 620-7717
Simsbury Senior Center
754 Hopmeadow Street, Simsbury
1st Monday, 7:00-8:30 pm
Marisa (860) 299-5705;
Carmen (860) 803-4139
First Church in Windsor, 2nd floor
107 Palisado Avenue, Windsor
4th Tuesday, 7:00 –8:30 PM
Roseanne (860) 948-8736
Gail (860) 637-2228
NAMI Farmington Valley (continued)
Stonebrook Village - Gathering Room
555 Old Country Road, Windsor Locks
2nd Sunday, 2:00 pm
Judy (860) 966-6226 or Bruce (860) 924-5129
NAMI Manchester
Friends & Family Support Group
Center Church, Manchester
3rd Thursday – 7:00 – 8:30pm
Karen (860) 649-5659
NAMI Newington
Friends & Family Support Group
Joseph Doyle Senior Ctr. 120 Cedar St.
2nd Thursday – 7:00 – 8:45pm
Michele (860) 205-9542
NAMI Shoreline
Friends & Family Support Group
Madison Senior Center
29 Bradley Road, Madison, CT 06443
4th Wednesday – 7:00 to 8:30pm
Wendy (203) 779-9686
Susan (203) 421-5563 / firstname.lastname@example.com
NAMI Southeastern Connecticut
Friends & Family Support
South Eastern Mental Health Authority
401 West Thames St., Bldg 301, Norwich
1st & 3rd Wednesday – 7:00 – 9:00pm
Julia (860) 859-4658
NAMI Southwest CT
Friends & Family Support Group
Tully Health Ctr, 32 Strawberry Hill Court
Conference Rm. B, Stamford
1st Wednesday – 7:30 – 9:00pm, See Affiliate website for complete support group and speaker meetings
Lorraine (203) 858-1477
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Professional & Community Programs
NAMI Connecticut offers a number of programs to serve the needs of community and professional audiences. For more information on any of the programs listed here, please call the NAMI Connecticut office at: 1-800-215-3021.
NAMI Connecticut offers customized professional presentations and in-service programs to meet the needs of a specific organization. Depending upon the time involved, a professional fee may be required.
NAMI Connecticut is available to provide community groups with information on mental illness – including specific disorders, and our organization. These presentations can be tailored to fit a group's specific needs and time allotment.
Parents & Teachers as Allies
This nationally recognized program is designed as a school in-service for mainstream educators and school professionals. Its goal is to raise awareness about early identification and intervention for children's mental health concerns. The 2.5 hour program presents the lived experience of a panel of individuals ranging from a parent to an educator to a person living with mental health challenges/someone in recovery.
NAMI Connecticut received a $10,000 grant from the Catalyst Fund of the Community Foundation of Greater New Britain for Parents and Teachers as Allies. Read the full Press Release.
For more information or to schedule a presentation of Parents and Teachers as Allies, please contact Paloma Bayona, NAMI Connecticut Program Director, at (860) 882-0236, x22, or via email at: firstname.lastname@example.com
NAMI Ending the Silence
NAMI Ending the Silence (ETS) is a prevention and early intervention program that engages youth in a discussion about mental health. This 50-minute in-school presentation is designed for middle and high school age youth. Students learn early warning signs of mental illness, as well as receive resources and tools to help themselves, friends or family members who may be experiencing symptoms of mental illness. They may also may realize that they're not alone. This program is offered to schools and students at no cost(!), though donations are always welcome. Read More...
For more information or to schedule a presentation of ETS, please contact Paloma Bayona, NAMI Connecticut Program Director, at (860) 882-0236, x22, or via email at: email@example.com
NAMI Provider Education
NAMI Provider Education is a five-session staff development program for healthcare personnel who work directly with people affected by mental illness. This unique program is led by people living in recovery and by family members who share their personal, intimate perspective on their treatment experience. The material is also available in a 4-hour introductory seminar.
The course helps providers understand the challenges that families and individuals face and appreciate the courage and persistence it takes to live with mental illness. Read More...
Mental Health Providers commented that they learned:
• "Next steps for fostering collaborative relationships with my clients and their family members."
• "Help on how to integrate family members into treatment and ways to encourage patients to include family members in care."
• "Enhanced person-centered practices for client success and wellness."
• "Better ways to communicate with all involved in treatment and advocacy for people living with a mental illness."
• "How to obtain support services for family members and what NAMI can offer."
• "A better understanding and increased knowledge of the relationship between providers, family members and consumers."
• "How to overcome barriers to collaboration."
For information on this program please contact Paul Brainerd, NAMI Connecticut Provider Education Coordinator, at: (860) 882-0236, or via email at: firstname.lastname@example.com
Mental Health First Aid
NAMI Connecticut has trained Mental Health First Aid instructors who are available to conduct this course. The course provides a basic overview of mental health issues and diagnoses, as well as strategies that can be used to help someone who may be in crisis. This is an eight hour course and there is a charge to take the course.
Please Consider Donating or Joining NAMI Connecticut Today.
Please consider donating or joining NAMI Connecticut today. We offer FREE Education, Support and Advocacy for families, professionals and those living with mental health issues. Please email email@example.com for more information on how we can support you as a professional.


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Guide To Living On The Road
Living on a camper van, cooking your meals in tiny pots and pans, peeing amongst bushes and carrying around a very minimalistic wardrobe are some of the negative things that you will come across if you decide to live this way. However, the positives are that you get to travel to different parts of the country, explore various cities, make new friends, go skinny dipping in the middle of the night and live a very simplistic lifestyle with new farm trucks at The Farm Trader Australia. If you are someone who has an interest in living in a camper van and exploring every inch of every city, the information provided is the just what you need to get you started.
Get rid of your clothes
If you are someone who has a huge wardrobe and you are very attached to some of the clothing items, it is time bid goodbye because it is very likely that only the most practical and easy clothing items will make the cut and make it into your camper van. Besides, once you get used to this lifestyle, you will love living such a simplistic lifestyle.
Find work
Even if you have saved up all throughout college and a year behind a desk job for this time of your life, it is still good to find work that you can engage yourself in. If you're someone who prefers to get down and dirty and engage in work that will bring you closer to nature, you can definitely find work at places such as horse ranches and farms. The sheeps for sale you see very rarely on your trips in to the country will look nothing like the sheep you will come across at farms. You will find working in such a setting to be definitely rewarding. You might also have to help the farm owner with using his laptop to order tractors online as such but it will one of the best experiences of your life. However, if you prefer to earn good money https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tractor and exercise what you have learnt in college during your time away from the hustle and bustle of the city, you will definitely be able to find freelance work in your field of expertise.
Buy a camper van
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Rick and Morty (Adult Swim, 10:30 p.m.) — The best new comedy of the season, give or take a Brooklyn Nine-Nine, returns after a too-long hiatus. It felt like 100 years.
The Bachelor (ABC, 8 p.m.) — Season finale. Our Juan Pablo nightmare is over.
How I Met Your Mother (CBS, 8 p.m.) — What if the Mother is the Yellow King? (Are we not doing that anymore?) Anyway, Marshall looks for Lily, and we meet Robin's mother, played by Tracey Ullman….who gave The Simpsons a shot on her namesake show, and the Simpsons are yellow, not unlike, OK, I'll stop.
Archer (FX, 10 p.m.) — Archer travels to Colombia on a secret mission and gets drunk. OK!
Believe (NBC, 10 p.m.) — Early reviews haven't been kind, but after nine straight months of BELIEVE IN ALFONSO CUARON promos, NBC has worn me down. Bring on the psycho girl, or whatever.
LATE NIGHT GUESTS: John McCain and Erin Andrews on Letterman; Kristen Bell, Steve Harvey, and Bobby McFerrin on Fallon; Seth Rogen, Snoop Dogg, and White Denim on Kimmel; Emily Mortimer on Ferguson; Andy Samberg, Busy Philipps, Abbi Jacobson, and Ilana Glazer on Meyers; Kevin Nealon and Warpaint on Conan; Paul Scheer on Holmes; Paul Taylor on Stewart; and Neil deGrasse Tyson on Colbert.


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National Insect Week returns in 2020
Tuesday, June 26, 2018 - 10:00 to 18:00
Come rain or shine enjoy the unique pleasure of discovering hundreds of the world's most spectacular and beautiful butterflies flying in an exotic environment of tropical blossom with splashing waterfalls and fish-filled pools.
Discover the link that Stratford Butterfly Farm has to the Rainforests of Belize and the ancient Maya civilisation whose artefacts have been replicated and are now on display in the Flight Area.
In the Discovery Zone find out about the plants we grow at the butterfly farm and see some of the world's largest and most camouflaged caterpillars on show with cocoons, giant silk moths and shining pupae hanging on the plants. See the amazing lifecycle of a butterfly within our Emerging Cage where you will find butterflies hatching from their chrysalis.
Observe the fascinating and strange in Mini-Beast Metropolis where stick insects, beetles, leafcutter ants, some of the worlds largest tarantula spiders and many more remarkable creatures are to be found.
After your visit take a look in the Papillon Gift Shop which offers a wide range of beautiful butterfly and nature inspired gifts for all ages.
CARERS accompanying a person or persons with a disability, entrance to the butterfly farm is FREE.
All displays are fully accessible. There are 3 disabled car parking spaces on site, which are strictly reserved for blue badge holders. All other PARKING, including more disabled spaces, is in the PAY & DISPLAY Car Park opposite our gates. Guide Dogs are welcome, however they cannot enter the flight area due to it being an unsuitable environment for them. If visiting with a Guide Dog please call ahead so a member of staff can be made available to supervise your Guide Dog and offer further assistance.
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Mayo Clinic Health System provides you access to Mayo Clinic care. We have more than 1,000 providers to serve more than half a million patients a year... all close to home.
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Hi again... today I have a layout with some new photos of me! Finally not a self portrait either, love this photo! Last year was a roller coaster ride, serious lows with some amazing highs, talk about extremes... I'm hoping for a smoother journey this year. I know there's going to be some battles to get through but whatever comes, I'm going to enjoy this journey and take comfort in all those wonderful little things!
I have had fun with some big blooms here!! The stunning Laurel and my favourite Heirloom flowers, Silk Flowers with Swarovski Crystal Centres the beautiful Primula's.
I have placed the title on a Coloured Jute Ribbon background...
... and creates beautiful bows!
Until next time, take care of you!
Mis xo
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Grey Blue 6.5cm Heirloom - XF9213GB
Ivory 6.5cm Heirloom - XF9213Iv
Grey Blue 4cm Heirloom - XF9317GB
Burgundy/Red Laurel - XF9218BR
Rose 3cm Silk Flowers with Swarovski Crystal Centres - SDRoL60
Silver Grey Coloured Jute Ribbon - RB407SG
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At Vice Cream we believe in unapologetic indulgence.
None of that vegan, dairy- free, protein, wanna-be ice cream. We are talking about real ice cream. We are looking for flavorful people around the country who love to indulge and who represent "Live Life, Dig In"! Be a brand evangelist and introduce friends, family and your social network to the creamiest, most luscious ice cream you know!
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Astrological Guidance
I highlight the highest expression of your birth chart allowing your personal astrology to guide your journey by:
- aligning with your soul's purpose (what)
- taking action at the right time (when)
- energizing your path via supportive locations (where)
Begin Your Exploration of the What, Where and When of Your Personal Astrology By Selecting A Topic Below:
Your Quest & Foundation
Identity & Purpose
By understanding the key signatures in your birth chart, you can take up your pen and confidently author the joyful manuscript of your life!
Your Unfolding Journey
Opportunity & Tests
Achieve conscious transformation by knowing when to take action according to your times of opportunity, testing and transformation via transits and progressions!
The Map Of Your Journey
Supportive energies
Navigate your course by utilizing the powerful locations that will support and energize your journey via Astrocartography!
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The Medical Expenditure Panel Survey (MEPS) is a set of
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providers, and employers across the United States. MEPS is the most complete
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Security - Be Safe Online
Don't Become a Victim of Identity Theft
How does someone steal your identity? They steal your personal information such as your name, social security number, bank account numbers, credit card numbers, or other personal information. They then use that information to pose as YOU and make fraudulent purchases, money transfers, etc. at YOUR expense.
Identity theft is a serious crime – one that can take months or years to recover from if you are the victim. We at The Peoples Bank want you to understand some common terms, examples of how internet thieves get your information, and how you can protect yourself. We also want to be sure you know that you should act IMMEDIATELY if you feel like your information has been compromised. Please refer to the following links for some helpful information:
Phishing and Identity Theft – What's it all about?
The Peoples Bank will never ask you to disclose confidential information via email. If you have any questions regarding a suspicious communication that appears to be originated from The Peoples Bank, call 410-778-3500 for assistance.
What to do if you fall victim:
- Contact your financial institution immediately and alert it to the situation.
- If you have disclosed sensitive information in a phishing attack, you should also contact one of the three major credit bureaus and discuss whether you need to place a fraud alert on your file, which will help prevent thieves from opening a new account in your name. Here is the contact information for each bureau's fraud division:
P.O. Box 740250
Atlanta , GA 30374
P.O. Box 1017
Allen, TX 75013
Trans Union
P.O. Box 6790
Fullerton , CA 92634
- Report all suspicious contacts to the Federal Trade Commission through the Internet at How to Avoid Being a Victim or by calling 1-877-IDTHEFT.
Phishing Information
Random individuals and/or companies may receive a falsified e-mail with the subject title "Rejected ACH Transaction." This e-mail appears to be from NACHA – The Electronic Payments Association telling them that there is a problem with an ACH transaction they have originated. The e-mail includes a link which redirects the individual to a fake web page which appears like the NACHA website and contains a link which is almost certainly executable virus with malware. See NACHA website for more information: www.nacha.org
Below are links to government websites and resources concerning online identity theft and steps you can take to protect yourself online.
- Federal Trade Commission - Fight Back Against Identity Theft
- Federal Trade Commission - Identity Theft Resources
- IRS Identity Theft Resources
- OnGuardOnline.gov
- US Department of Justice


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