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Obama Proposes $63B Global Health Initiative Over Six Years
President Obama has proposed a $63 billion, six-year global health initiative as part of his fiscal year 2010budget, Reuters reports (Bohan, Reuters, 5/5). Obama's plan calls for the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief to receive $51 billion over six years to fight HIV, tuberculosis and malaria, while the remaining $12 billion would be directed to other global health issues (Stolberg, New York Times, 5/6). The other issues include pre- and post-natal care and child health initiatives (BBC News, 5/5). Obama's proposal would increase FY 2010 spending on global HIV, TB and malaria to $7.4 billion, $366 million more than this year (New York Times, 5/6),
"We cannot fix every problem," Obama said in a statement, adding, "But we have a responsibility to protect the health of our people, while saving lives, reducing suffering, and supporting the health and dignity of people everywhere" (Elliott, AP/Google.com, 5/6). "We cannot simply confront individual preventable illnesses in isolation. The world is interconnected, and that demands an integrated approach to global health," Obama said, citing the H1N1 outbreak as an example (New York Times, 5/6).
The Times reports that the plan represents a "broader global health strategy" than HIV, which was the "centerpiece" of former President George W. Bush's PEPFAR program that is "regarded as one of his most significant achievements" (New York Times, 5/6).
Secretary of State Hillary Clinton said, "Our investments in programs to combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, TB and other preventable diseases save millions of lives, reduce maternal and child mortality, and reflect our nation's leadership as a positive force for progress around the world" (AP/Google.com, 5/6). Clinton added that the new global health initiative will be a "crucial component of American foreign policy and a signature element of smart power" (Telegraph, 5/5). White House Deputy Secretary of State Jack Lew said the Obama administration is expanding efforts to fight "poverty, food insecurity and disease with solutions that will leave behind the tools to sustain long-term progress" (AP/Google.com, 5/6).
Critics of the plan said Obama's proposal falls short of a campaign pledge, the AP/Google.com reports (AP/Google.com, 5/6). As a presidential candidate, Obama said that he would expand PEPFAR "by $1 billion a year in new money over the next five years" and that he would provide $50 billion by 2013 to fight HIV/AIDS worldwide. The White House on Tuesday said that Obama would meet the $50 billion goal over six years instead of five, but did not provide specific details. Lew said, "We continue to support PEPFAR. We're saying we want to take what we know works and expand it because we can make a big difference in the world" (New York Times, 5/6). According to the White House, PEPFAR funding constitutes 70% of U.S. global health funding under Obama's proposal (White House statement, 5/5).
"They are expanding the mandate, but not expanding the pie," Paul Zeitz, executive director of the Global AIDS Alliance, said. He added, "To me, [Obama's proposal] is a betrayal of trust" (New York Times, 5/6). Christine Lubinski, director of the Center for Global Health Policy, said the proposal is "worse than we had feared," adding that Obama has "overlooked the growing threat of tuberculosis."
Irish musician Bono released a statement from his advocacy group ONE, praising the increase in funding. "The question is no longer whether we can fight these diseases in the poorest countries, it is how much do we want to do? The president is answering 'a lot'" (AP/Google.com, 5/6).
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The Carnival season kicks off this weekend in Lafourche and next week in Terrebonne. The men and women who oversee those parades say they want you to have fun, but they also want you to stay safe.
The Carnival season kicks off this weekend in Lafourche and next week in Terrebonne. The men and women who oversee those parades say they want you to have fun, but they also want you to stay safe.
To that end, the Krewe of Hercules in Houma has opened its doors to area students for two decades.
Along with getting a sneak preview of some of the club's ornate floats, students also get schooled in safety by krewe members.
Danny Picou said the classes give practical advice on how to enjoy the parades safely.
"We teach the kids not to come too close to the floats," he said. "We also teach parents to take care of their kids at the parade because a kid will do things they don't know they aren't supposed to do, and a parent needs to understand that."
Picou said part of the class involves a parade demonstration in which half the children are placed on a float while the other half remain on the ground as spectators.
Krewe members then go over safety procedures with the children as they recreate the parade.
The general concern among people responding to The Courier's Facebook question about Mardi Gras safety issues is riders throwing too hard or too much at once.
"I wish big bags of beads were not allowed to be thrown," said Melanie Galliano, 40, of Bayou Blue. "Some of them weigh a couple of pounds, and it really hurts to get hit."
Monica Crout, 38, of Thibodaux, also said items over a certain weight should not be thrown from a float.
"I was holding my 4-year-old when a crawfish sack full of beads was thrown off of the float and hit us," she said. "If I hadn't had a firm grasp of him, he would have hit the pavement head-first."
Picou said riders should know not to throw large bags of beads at spectators in a vicious manner and vice-versa.
Still, he said, sometimes riders just get caught up in the moment and don't mean to hurt others who aren't expecting to have something tossed at them.
If misconduct is observed, Picou said, the incidents should be reported back to the krewe clubs, and they will be addressed.
An alcohol- and tobacco-free zone will be available at the Good Earth Transit Depot, 7600 Main St., in downtown Houma. Put on by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Council, the barricaded area is meant to provide a safe haven for paradegoers looking for a milder environment to celebrate Mardi Gras.
The parades start Sunday in Lafourche. The Krewe of Versailles is set to roll at noon in Larose, the Krewe Des Les Petite Lions will roll at 1 p.m. in Golden Meadow and the Krewe of Shaka will roll at 1:30 p.m. in Thibodaux.
In Houma, parades will kick off with the Krewe of Hercules at 6 p.m. Feb. 1.

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Burrows v. Secretary, Department of Corrections et al
Petitioner: Arthur D. Burrows
Respondent: Secretary, Department of Corrections and Attorney General State of Florida
Case Number: 8:2018cv00582
Filed: March 9, 2018
Court: Florida Middle District Court
Office: Tampa Office
County: Polk
Referring Judge: Anthony E. Porcelli
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Cause of Action: 28:2254
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Thomas F. Kraft, 80, died unexpectedly at the Warren General Hospital on Tuesday Feb. 15, 2011.He was born in Kane to the late Charles and Pearl Besecker Kraft on May 7, 1930. A lifelong area resident, Tom graduated from Kane High School in 1948 and entered into the Navy where he served on the U.S.S Utina during the Korean Conflict. He was employed at Anderson Bakery and later at the PLCB store in Warren where he became store manager until his retirement in 1991. At the same time Tom worked in maintenance for the Sheffield Elementary School. Tom was a charter member of St. Anthony R.C. parish council. He also served his community in the SARAH organization of Sheffield; Arbor Way Tree Committee; co-organizer of Sheffield Little League Association, and former president of Independent State Store Union. He was a beloved husband and loving father and grandfather who will be remembered for his light heart, friendly disposition and hugs.Tom is survived by his wife of 60 years, Catherine Pellegrino Kraft, who he married Sept. 30, 1950 at St. Anthony church; two daughters, Marianne Pohl and husband Cliff from Monroeville, and Andrea Schultz and husband Frank of Westfield, N.Y.; two grandsons, Frank and Michael S. Shultz; two sisters, Helen VanHorn of Lockport, N.Y. and Winnie Cecchetti of Kane; and several nieces and nephews.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Charles Jr, William, John and Raymond Kraft; and two sisters, Jane Gathers and Shirley Johnson.A Mass of Christian Burial was held Friday, Feb. 18, 2011 at St. Anthony Roman Catholic Church.Memorial donations may be made to the Sheffield Ambulance Fund or a charity of choice.


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It is an epic story of good and evil, of freedom and oppression, of desperation and hope, and of the ultimate redeeming power of love.
At Hood River Valley High School's Bowe Theatre, it is all of that and more as a cast of 70 students from five schools — and several homeschoolers — perform the classic, "Les Misérables."
The musical opened Friday and continues on Tuesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights through Nov. 16.
The HRVHS production of the "school edition" of "Les Misérables" is the first one to be performed in Oregon or Washington, according to Director Mark Steighner. The school edition is about 20 minutes shorter than the original musical, which had its stage debut in London in 1985.
"Some of the verses were trimmed from a few songs and a little bit of redundant transitional material was cut," Steighner said. "But all of the songs, characters and scenes are there. There was no editing for content."
In other words, the young cast was given no breaks in pulling together one of the most challenging theatre productions of all time.
"Les Misérables" is the story of Jean Valjean (played by Chris Meyer) who, in the opening scene, is released from prison after serving five years for stealing a loaf of bread — and 14 more for attempting to escape. His jailer, Inspector Javert (played by Hans Severinsen), tells him he will always be marked as a thief by the yellow ticket he must carry with him for life.
When Valjean finds he can't make an honest living because he's been branded as a thief, he steals some silver from a kindly Bishop. When the police question him, Valjean lies and says the Bishop gave him the silver as a gift. To his surprise, the Bishop backs him up and gives him two silver candlesticks as well, asking only that Valjean use the gifts to become an honest man.
Overwhelmed by the Bishop's kindness, Valjean tears up his yellow ticket and decides to begin a new life with a new identity.
The rest of the musical is set against the backdrop of revolutionary France in the early 1800s. Valjean — now known as M. Madeleine — a respected factory owner and mayor, tries to do right by his workers and townspeople. When he realizes that one of his former workers, Fantine (played by Sonja Decker), has turned to prostitution to support her illegitimate daughter only because Valjean inadvertently turned his back on her in a factory dispute, he promises the dying woman he will take care of her daughter.
But when Valjean learns that a man has been falsely accused of being him — the former prisoner on the lam — he confesses his identity to Javert in order to spare the man.
After Valjean reveals his true identity, he begs Javert to give him time to find Fantine's daughter, Cosette (played as a young girl by Janet Avila and, later, as a grown woman by Liz Ghiz), and provide for her before going back to jail. Javert refuses, but Valjean overcomes him and escapes.
Valjean finds Cosette living with the corrupt tavern owner Thernardier (played by Daniel Armerding) and his wife (played on different nights by Sammy Schend, Lisa Page, Amanda Rickenbach, Lauren Emmerson and Melissa Pappas) and takes her under his wing as the country marches dangerously toward revolution — which has its own set of consequences for all the characters.
The three weeks of performances of this challenging production are the culmination of months of hard work by Steighner, the cast, stage crew and a 16-piece orchestra made up of volunteer community members. Steighner began rehearsals with many of the lead characters in June, followed by a week of "daily double" rehearsals with the entire cast in August (which meant 5-6 hours of rehearsals a day). After-school rehearsals have continued since September, and the orchestra has been rehearsing on Sunday nights for the past few months.
"The attendance rate at rehearsals has been almost 100 percent," said Steighner, adding that several of the lead characters came to the first rehearsal with their entire part memorized.
As rehearsals progressed through the fall, Steighner said the cast discovered that rehearsing the individual pieces — nearly 30 musical numbers in all — was "relatively easy."
"But tying all aspects of the production into a complete fabric was very difficult," he said. "Trying to achieve the flow of story and music and keep young minds and voices focused for three hours at a stretch is really challenging. Learning to sing and 'act the songs' is tough."
Another logistical challenge was the sound. While most productions at HRVHS use some microphones, Steighner had to buy 10 wireless body microphones for the lead characters in "Les Misérables."
"Actors have to make very quick microphone swaps behind the scenes," Steighner said. They also have to try to keep their voice levels relatively steady — a challenge when they are both singing and acting, often moving around the stage quickly.
Other challenges included the set design — especially construction of the "barricade," which the student revolutionaries "build" to fight behind in their insurrection against the government.
"It was a huge challenge, especially given the limits of our theatre space," Steighner said. One advantage of being the first school in the Northwest to take on the production was that many of the more than 250 costumes were made especially for the student actors by Helen's Pacific Costumers in Portland.
"They are using our production as a pilot and they've already contracted to rent the show to two other schools (next spring)," Steighner said.
Part of pulling off such a complex production involved the actors learning about the history and diverse themes at the heart of Victor Hugo's timeless novel, on which the musical is based.
"We've spent a lot of time as a cast discussing the many themes that pervade the book — the idea of good and evil, redemption, law and order, the plight of the poor, power and class — because the students need to understand that the story is still relevant," Steighner said.
To bring home its relevance, Steighner helped arrange a cast trip in September to Dignity Village, a homeless camp in Portland. The students spent half a day there, performing musical numbers for the residents and touring the village. (The cast's connection with the homeless didn't end there; more than a dozen residents of Dignity Village came to opening night of "Les Misérables" with the help of Hood River resident and village advocate Joan Yasui Emerson. Please see page A1 for related story.)
The cast has also decided to donate proceeds from the Tuesday night shows to the Oregon Food Bank.
Despite — or perhaps because of — the enormous undertaking of producing "Les Mis" (it is "by far" the most expensive production ever done at HRVHS, according to Steighner), the show has taken on a life of its own.
"I was taken by surprise by the really special atmosphere that surrounds this show," Steighner said. "It really inspires people to work and connect."
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In this special hour-long show, Marcia Franklin talks with Boise defense attorney David Nevin about some of his high-profile cases. As part of the ACLU's John Adams Project, Nevin is on the defense team for Khalid Sheikh Mohammed, considered the mastermind behind the 9/11 attacks as well as other major terrorist actions. Mohammed is now imprisoned at Guantanamo Bay, also known as Gitmo.
Nevin explains his strategy for defending Mohammed, who has told a judge he wants to plead guilty. He and Franklin discuss the civil liberties issues associated with the Military Commissions Act and Gitmo. And they'll address where the detainees would be held and tried if President Obama closes the facility, as he wants to do.


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Tess' Tiny Home in the Clouds
Name: Tess
Location: The Mission District, San Francisco, California
I love San Francisco best when it's pale & sparkling, and have filled my apartment with the greys, whites, and watery blues of our magically foggy skies. Besides, living on a rather gritty & festive block of Valencia, I need all the cool clear quiet I can get.
It took a few years to figure out how to balance my Scandinavian modern tendencies with a growing love of prettiness, to create a spare space with just the right amount of lovely, fascinating, functional objects. Every item was either found (the lamp, bird, & chair), homemade (the shelves, cutting board, & table), made by a friend (the print & the painting), or a gift (the carafe, tea pot, & pitcher). I feel surrounded by stories, love, & calm. But even the most serene little home needs a shot of color & fun, so thank goodness for plants, paintings, and record players!
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The San Francisco Zoo has announced the start of a "Name the Baby Contest" for a gorilla that was born at the zoo in December.
The contest will run through March 5, and entrants are asked to give the gorilla a distinguished name of African origin because of its western lowland origins, according to zoo officials.
A panel of judges appointed by the zoo will choose five finalists in the contest, and each name will be connected individually to five colored bamboo sticks.
The zoo's silverback gorilla, Oscar Jonesy, will then choose one worldwide winner at random.
The grand prize winner will receive a family membership for the zoo closest to the winner's place of residency, a framed photo of the infant gorilla with an original footprint, a 30-minute meet-the-keeper experience on the phone or in person, a large gorilla plush, and San Francisco Zoo memorabilia. You must be at least five years old to enter the contest.
To enter the name contest, view the gift registry, or to see the "Nursery Cam," visit the zoo's website.


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"Our care of the child should be governed, not by the desire to make him learn things, but by the endeavor always to keep burning within him that light which is called intelligence." -Maria Montessori
The Montessori method uses specially designed materials that serve the curriculum and the developing skills of our students.
In the Montessori Elementary, the Great Stories are the 5 stories that span the curriculum at a glance. Key lessons are taught as a result of the stories, emphasizing fundamental parts of each story that are found in all subject areas. For example: in geography, a key lesson is the introduction of the states of matter as being gas, liquid and solid. Then we have a series of lessons that follow-up from this key lesson, giving the child many work options to explore the concept. one of the Great Stories is "The Coming of the Universe". This story provides context and shows relationships between states of matter, physical sciences, earth sciences, astronomy and more. Key lessons in each of these areas follow over the course of the year. With the telling of the story the children realize their own picture of how all these lessons fit together. This enables them to more rapidly master and apply each concept to the next.
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Hi All,
I am looking for any techniques any of you use to launch on high tide small or non-existing beach with no place to launch a kite. Here is my recent use case :
Once of the beaches I launch at, basically disappears during high tide. We also have a bunch of fishermen often taking over the beach and trees behind. So on high tide and fishermen around, there is no way to launch.
What I have done two weeks ago was to swim out with my kite (bar already connected to my harness and unrolled lines dragging behind me ) and drift launched the kite in deep water.. The issue was that I still had to come back to the beach to pick up my hydrofoil as I did not dare to swim with a kite and drift launch it while also handling a Foilboard.
As I bodydrag back to the beach, the kite dropped out of the sky as there was less wind by the beach than outside.
(This was inflatable kite obviously )
Now to my question: I am looking for a swimming and equipment position/handling and techniques, that would allow me to swim out with a kite and foil-board at the same time, drift launch and ride away..
Wonder if any of you ever done it. And if you did, how do you do it. (Hopefully more or less safely
I am always riding in Low wind conditions, so we are not talking about 20 knots of wind here. I would never even consider this in high winds. But in Low winds, mistakes will not be dangerous for life and basically need to make sure that kite is not damaged and Swimming is possible while trying to hold on to both the kite and the board.
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Writing with one foot in the past... Thanks for stopping in!
Monday, January 16, 2012
45 comments:
- Sandra Orchard said...
Congratulations, Loree!!!! I'm so excited for you. Mary Sue is such a sweetheart, too. You've contracted with a gem.
- January 16, 2012 at 7:20 AM
- Jessica Nelson said...
WOOHOOOO! She seems like such a lovely person and has a great track record as an agent. This is huge. CONGRATS!!!! :-)
- January 16, 2012 at 8:26 AM
- Wendy Paine Miller said...
Yeah Loree! This has to feel soooo good! Congratulations!
~ Wendy
- January 16, 2012 at 8:39 AM
- Jill Kemerer said...
Wonderful, wonderful news!!! Huge congratulations!! What a great way to start the new year! Savor it!!
- January 16, 2012 at 9:03 AM
- Cindy R. Wilson said...
Yay, Loree! I'm so excited for you. Congratulations! You have to keep us updated on the next steps, but for now just enjoy the news :)
- January 16, 2012 at 9:25 AM
- Terri Tiffany said...
How did I miss this??? WHOOO HOOOOO!!!! I am thrilled for you!!!!!! So exciting! And I agree with jill--wonderful way to kick off the new year!!
- January 16, 2012 at 9:25 AM
- K. Victoria Chase said...
Awesome news Loree!!!! It is all coming together. So happy for you! :)
- January 16, 2012 at 9:26 AM
- Jessica R. Patch said...
CONGRATULATIONS!!!!! I am thrilled for you! God is so good! I can't wait to hear about your journey on.
Great great news, Loree. I am singing that song, "Celebrate"!
- January 16, 2012 at 9:52 AM
- Julie Jarnagin said...
Congrats! That's awesome!
- January 16, 2012 at 9:58 AM
- Diane said...
So exciting and congrats on the awesome news! :O)
- January 16, 2012 at 10:08 AM
- Heather Sunseri said...
That is so, so exciting, Loree!! I'm super duper thrilled for you!!!! Congratulations!!
- January 16, 2012 at 10:47 AM
- Julie Musil said...
LOREE!!!! Holy cow, this is SO exciting! I'm so, so, SO happy for you. What an awesome way to kick off 2012. You totally deserve this, and I couldn't be happier for you.
- January 16, 2012 at 10:51 AM
- Lacie Nezbeth said...
Yay for wonderfully great news! Congratulations Loree!!!
- January 16, 2012 at 11:43 AM
- Emily R. King said...
Congratulations! Wahoo! That is such great news! I'm so happy for you!
- January 16, 2012 at 11:49 AM
- Gwendolyn Gage said...
Oh, congrats, Loree!!! I'm soooo excited for you! What an awesome start to 2012!!!! :-)
- January 16, 2012 at 11:54 AM
- Brandi said...
Congratulations, Loree! I'm so thrilled for you! It's the beginning of great things to come!
- January 16, 2012 at 12:02 PM
- Sarah Sundin said...
Congratulations, Loree! Mary Sue Seymour seems like a fabulous agent! And we need more Civil War fiction out there :)
- January 16, 2012 at 12:37 PM
- Loree Huebner said...
I'm so overwhelmed by all of you, and your sweet comments and tweets today! I'm humbled. Thanks for the love and support! I mean that from the bottom of my heart @ Sandra, Jessica N, Wendy, Jill, Cindy, Terri, Tori, Jessica P, Julie J, Diane, Heather, Julie M, Lacie, Emily, Gwen, Brandi, and Sarah...
Thank you.
- January 16, 2012 at 1:34 PM
- Charlotte Sannazzaro said...
Well done Loree, what incredible news! Will you tell us a little about the winning MS?
- January 16, 2012 at 2:20 PM
- Sarah Forgrave said...
LOREE!!! How exciting! Congratulations!!!
- January 16, 2012 at 2:43 PM
- Lynda Lee Schab said...
Congratulations, Loree! That is AWESOME news! Woo-hoo!!!
- January 16, 2012 at 3:14 PM
- troutbirder said...
Terrific new Loree. I can only begin to imagine how thrilled you must be. Way to go!!!!
- January 16, 2012 at 5:25 PM
- Melanie N. Brasher said...
Loree!!! I'm SO excited for you! Congratulations. Oh, you made my day. :)
- January 16, 2012 at 9:38 PM
- Eric J. Huebner said...
Loree, I'm so proud of you. I know how hard you worked on those books. Love you!
- January 16, 2012 at 11:43 PM
- Melissa K Norris said...
Loree, I'm so thrilled for you! What a wonderful journey we're about to embark on. So glad we get to share it with you!
Praying for your book and that God's hand will direct it to the perfect house! Congrats.
- January 17, 2012 at 12:15 AM
- Loree Huebner said...
Charlotte, Sarah, Lynda, trout, Melanie, and Melissa, thanks for taking the time to leave your kind well wishes and sharing in my joy! I'm just overwhelmed by your sweet comments. It means so much.
Eric: I wouldn't have made it this far in my writing journey without your (and the kids) love, encouragement, and support. I love you. Thanks for always being there.
- January 17, 2012 at 8:35 AM
- MTeacress said...
Marvelous! Wonderful! Fantastic! I feel like singing a song for you. Congratulations! :D
- January 17, 2012 at 9:08 AM
- Deana said...
Oh Loree, I am absolutely thrilled for you! And your agent sounds awesome! I absolutely love that verse. So very inspirational:)
- January 17, 2012 at 11:26 AM
- Rosslyn Elliott said...
Loree - A huge congrats! Mary Sue Seymour is very tuned in to the market, and I am delighted that you've signed with her. How exciting! I can't wait to see what's in store for you. :-)
- January 17, 2012 at 9:30 PM
- Bonnie Leon said...
"The Call" -- the wonder of it.
Congratulations. I'll be watching for your books.
Grace and peace to you.
- January 18, 2012 at 1:58 AM
- J.L. Campbell said...
Well done, Loree and Congratulations! It's great reading wonderful news in the morning.
- January 18, 2012 at 8:53 AM
- Loree Huebner said...
Michelle, Deana, Rosslyn, Bonnie, and J.L., thank you for stopping in and leaving such wonderful and encouraging words. I'm overwhelmed by the love and support of the writing community and the readers. Thanks for sharing in my joy!
- January 18, 2012 at 9:07 AM
- Cynthia Chapman Willis said...
Congratulations!!!! Such a great way to begin a new year. I just discovered your blog and I'm happy that I stumbled in now to wish you all the best.
- January 18, 2012 at 10:44 AM
- Stacy Henrie said...
Congratulations, Loree! I'm so excited for you. Can't wait to read the book. Hurray for January 2012. :)
- January 18, 2012 at 2:34 PM
- Loree Huebner said...
Cynthia: Welcome here! Thanks so much for the well wishes! So sweet!
Stacy: Thanks, and a BIG congrats to you on your book deal and representation! I'm so excited for you! YAY for January 2012!
Cynthia and Stacy, thanks for stopping in. Your comments mean a lot!
- January 18, 2012 at 10:48 PM
- Misha Gericke said...
Oh my word! Congratulations! :-D
- January 19, 2012 at 5:57 AM
- Shopgirl said...
Congrats Loree! So well deserved and really happy for you. :)
- January 19, 2012 at 1:18 PM
- Loree Huebner said...
Misha and Shopgirl: Thank you so much. I appreciate your love and support. I just love how writers and readers all support one another...just awesome!
- January 20, 2012 at 12:05 PM
- Marji Laine - Faith-Driven Suspense said...
Oh! I'm so excited for you! *pompom cheer!* I bet you're still jumping out of your skin! Can't wait to see your book at my local Walmart! Woohoo!
- January 20, 2012 at 7:11 PM
- Loree Huebner said...
Marji: Thanks for the cheer and the shout out on twitter. So sweet of you!
- January 21, 2012 at 1:27 PM
- Carol Riggs said...
This is so wonderful! BIG congrats to ya, wheee! I'm thrilled for you. :) (Aw, and thanks for the sweet mention regarding the blog award.) *hugs*
- January 21, 2012 at 1:33 PM
- Jayne said...
Oh my goodness, Loree--fantastic news! I had such a, I don't know, visceral reaction to reading this post--like I was standing right by the phone with you and your husband. (Not that I'm even ever contacted and agent.) The joy of that moment is so raw here, and I just love it.
So happy for you! Best wishes--I'm sure there'll be a lot of work going forward. Your fans are waiting w/bated breath for the publication date! :D
- January 21, 2012 at 9:43 PM
- Jeanette Levellie said...
Oh, how wonderful for you! Congratulations, Loree!!!! God be praised.
- January 22, 2012 at 12:43 PM
- Loree Huebner said...
Carol: Thanks for the hug!
Jayne: Thanks for sharing my joy!
Jeanette: Thank you! Amen!
Carol, Jayne and Jeanette, thanks so much for your kind words and well wishes. It means a lot!
- January 22, 2012 at 2:31 PM
- Susan J. Reinhardt said...
Oh,Loree,I'm so thrilled for you! May God bless you and open the doors to publication.
- January 22, 2012 at 6:14 PM


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Mounir, a Syrian surgeon working in central England, avoids heart-wrenching TV reports about his native land if he can, worried they may affect his work.
Ever since the uprising against President Bashar al-Assad began in March 2011, Mounir has split his time between practicing orthopedic surgery in Manchester, one of England's biggest cities, and mobilizing emergency relief for fellow Syrians struggling to survive amid war and destruction.
"I never thought there would be such a need in Syria for the profession I'm practicing. I never thought that one day there would be such demand for medical doctors and for basic life-saving procedures," said the 37-year-old, who declined to give his full name.
"As a doctor, I get phone calls from colleagues there -- 'please help us, we are running out of insulin, please help us, we are running out of blood bags, please help us, we need a CT scan' -- which one are you going to help?"
Nearly two years of civil war have left an estimated 60,000 Syrians dead, millions homeless, and a once enviable health system in tatters. More than half the 88 hospitals have been damaged and nearly one third are out of service, according to Syrian health ministry data released by the World Health Organisation.
As a trustee of Syria Relief, a UK-registered charity, Mounir has helped to raise more than 2 million pounds ($3.1 million), mainly from the Syrian diaspora, to send desperately needed supplies, from blood bags and vaccines to flour, clothing, and even ambulances.
Syria Relief's efforts are part of a much wider response to the crisis at home from the diaspora – in Canada, the United States, Europe, and the Gulf region – many of whom met in London in January to discuss their work and call for support before a UN donor pledging conference to secure $1.5 billion for Syria.
Not only have hospitals and clinics in Syria been attacked. Medical charity Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF), one of the few foreign organizations working inside Syria, says the Syrian army has been waging war against health workers and services in rebel-held territory.
Doctors describe being targeted in bombing campaigns and risking death, detention, and torture to treat the wounded, whether civilians or fighters.
Many have left or been killed. One Syrian doctor, now a refugee in Turkey, told the International Rescue Committee he believed there were now only 36 doctors practicing in and around the city of Aleppo, compared with an estimated 5,000 before the uprising began.
Doing their best to fill the gap are expatriate doctors like Mounir, who have been able to work in Syria at a time when much of the country remains out of bounds to UN and international aid agencies.
"As a Syrian, it's quite painful to see my own people being hurt," he told AlertNet in an interview. "I lost a few friends who used to be my classmates and people I used to play with in my childhood. But that motivates me to help more, to put more effort into responding to all the requests we get from Syria."
Mounir's Syria Relief has provided medical training and even paid hospital staff to stay in Syria rather than head for the safety of neighboring countries.
Like other expat doctors, Mounir has taken time off from his day job to sneak back into Syria to work in secret field hospitals – typically, makeshift clinics set up in private homes.
"…if you go to work in a field hospital and you put a sign up saying 'this is a field hospital', you will find it flattened the next day," he explained. "So it has to be in a secret place, even the families of casualties don't know where the individual is being treated."
On a few occasions, Mounir heard army helicopters whirring overhead as he operated on a patient. "We knew that at any time, we might get hit, and we might lose our lives," he said. "But the priority for us was to finish our work. It is quite stressful because at the end of the day we are human beings as well."
At the meeting of the expatriate medical fraternity, Mounir met for the first time colleagues he had only spoken to via Skype.
As part of the 14-member Union of Syrian Medical Relief Organizations (UOSSM), they asked for international support while voicing concern that UN aid would only bankroll Assad's supporters.
Of the $1.5 billion sought by the United Nations – and pledged by donors in Kuwait – $1 billion is earmarked to help Syrian refugees in neighboring states and $500 million to help millions of Syrians displaced inside the country. It is the second sum that worries the doctors because the Syrian government has a high level of control over how the aid is delivered.
"We are Syrians. We are doctors. It's our country. We are taking the risk to go inside Syria to take the needed help to our people," said UOSSM spokesman Tawfik Chamaa. "We hope the international community will trust us. There is no other medical organization taking such risks or with so much involvement on the ground."
Chamaa, a general practitioner in Switzerland, told AlertNet that although the government considered anyone operating in opposition areas terrorists, "we are doctors, we don't have weapons," and the organization's doctors were "ready to treat anybody anywhere, all over Syria."
Chamaa, a tall, elegant man who could easily pass as a banker or diplomat, fled Syria in 1979, aged 19, after taking part in student protests.
In the early months of the uprising, he found it hard to concentrate on his work, so he reduced his hours to devote more time to the Syria relief effort. When it became clear the conflict would be a long one, he returned full-time to his patients. He now holds a weekly meeting to inform them of the latest developments, "to stop them discussing the situation during my surgery" and distracting him from his work.
• This article originally appeared at AlertNet, a humanitarian news site operated by the Thomson Reuters Foundation.


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The First District Court of Appeal on Tuesday upheld the convictions and sentences of Michael Coup, Sandra Norris and David Yacks for their role in former Okaloosa County Sheriff Charlie Morris� bonus kickback scheme.
The First District Court of Appeal on Tuesday upheld the convictions and sentences of Michael Coup, Sandra Norris and David Yacks for their role in former Okaloosa County Sheriff Charlie Morris� bonus kickback scheme.
�I always felt the trial judge, Linda Nobles, conducted a fair and appropriate trial and that there were no errors,� State Attorney Bill Eddins said. �I am relieved, however, that the court has ruled in this manner.�
Morris gave out bonuses to employees and required them to return a portion for his personal use. Coup, Norris and Yacks returned a portion of their bonuses to Morris on several occasions. As Morris� scheme grew, Coup � the Sheriff�s Office�s chief deputy � also received money from Morris originally kicked back to the sheriff, prosecutors said.
Norris was Morris� finance director and Yacks was the assistant administrator of information technology.
Coup, Norris and Yacks were convicted of racketeering and grand theft on Oct. 19, 2010. Coup was also convicted of official misconduct. They were sentenced March 30, 2011, to four years in state prison and six years� probation after their release.
They were free on bond while their appeals were pending.
It takes about 30 days for the appeals court ruling to become final, Eddins said. The defendants can file an appeal in that time, but Eddins does not believe they will.
The ruling was issued in three Per Curiam opinions � unsigned affirmations that do not give the court�s reasoning or discuss any issues raised by the defense, Eddins said.
Per Curiam opinions leave no basis for an appeal, he noted.
None of the attorneys for the defendants returned messages Tuesday seeking comment.
After the ruling becomes final, the state attorney�s office will ask Nobles to order the defendants to surrender and start serving their sentence. Nobles will decide when they must turn themselves in, Eddins said.
�It could be a very short amount of time,� Eddins said. �Normally, just a few days.�
Morris and Teresa Adams, his administrative director, pleaded guilty to federal charges of theft, fraud and money laundering in May 2009.
Morris is serving a 71-month prison sentence. Adams has completed a 36-month sentence.
They also pleaded no contest to state charges of racketeering and money laundering and were sentenced to 20 years� probation last November.
Randall Holcombe, Morris� assistant director of administrative services, was the last of seven defendants to face trial. He was convicted of racketeering and grand theft last October and was sentenced in January to four years in prison.
Holcombe has appealed his conviction.
Sabra Thornton, Morris� chief of staff and alleged mistress, was convicted in January 2010 of five counts of grand theft and one count of theft. Her conviction was overturned on appeal in April 2011.
She was not charged in connection with the kickback scheme.
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Opinion: Anthony Weiner's Comeback
New York Post editorial writer Robert George on disgraced politician Anthony Weiner's announcement that he's running for New York City mayor. Photos: Getty Images
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A late equaliser from the visitors means that, barring a miracle, Cristiano Ronaldo and Co. will have to go through the play-offs to reach Brazil
Ricardo Costa opened the scoring for the hosts at the Estadio Jose Alvalade with a close-range finish in the sixth minute.
But a late error from goalkeeper Rui Patricio threw two points away for Portugal, as he hit an attempted clearance straight to Eden Ben Basat in the 85th minute, before the striker coolly applied the finish.
Hugo Almeida thought he had put the home side 2-0 ahead with a back-post header shortly after the break, but his celebrations were cut short by the offside flag.
The result means Paulo Bento's side trail Russia by three points ahead of their final Group F fixture with Luxembourg on Tuesday.
Bento named an attacking line-up that included Cristiano Ronaldo, Joao Moutinho and Nani, while Israel were without striker Tomer Hemed due to a knee injury.
Portugal looked to attack right from the off and Ruben Micael drove an effort wide from Hugo Almeida's deft header as early as the fourth minute.
But Israel nearly caught the hosts on the counterattack when Andre Almeida missed an interception, allowing Ben Basat to take the ball before he dragged his shot wide of Rui Patricio's goal.
The hosts hit back though, and Micael once again went close in the 26th minute. Nani bundled his way across the midfield before the ball fell kindly for the midfielder, whose snapshot was tipped over the bar by Dudu Aouate.
However, Portugal did not have to wait long to take a deserved lead, when Pepe cushioned a deep cross back across the six-yard box and Costa got down low to head his team in front.
The goal appeared to ease the pressure on Bento's men as they pressed for a second, with Nani's cross narrowly evading the head of Ronaldo six minutes before the break.
And Portugal started the second half in similar fashion with plenty of attacking intent, although the visitors had a good opportunity to level the scores five minutes after half-time.
Defender Omri Ben Harush cut inside Costa but showed a lack of composure to strike tamely at Patricio.
The home crowd believed the lead had been extended in the 55th minute, only to see Almeida's header from Antunes' deep cross ruled out.
Costa should have had a second when he found himself unmarked in the six-yard area from a corner, but the ball bounced over the bar after the Valencia defender headed into the ground.
Nelson Oliveira then chipped wide when a simple pass to Ronaldo appeared to be the better option after an incisive Portugal break.
And they were punished with just five minutes remaining when Patricio's blunder gifted Ben Basat the leveller.
Portugal now must win their final game convincingly, while hoping Russia lose heavily away to Azerbaijan, to qualify automatically for Brazil 2014.


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About a week and a half ago, Willow went to the vet to get drops for her eyes. One of her eyes was swollen and inflamed. We had her on the drops for the 7 - 10 days, and her eyes quickly improved. We've been off the drops for about 3 or 4 days now, and one of her eyes looks as though it's bothering her again. I'll call the vet tomorrow, but he suspected originally that she has allergies to spring. The return of the problem leads me to agreeing. Willow hasn't had allergies to anything before, but I know MANY people who are having severe allergies problems at the moment, so I'm not surprised.
Does anyone else have a dog that has eye problems due to seasonal allergies? What do you do to ease the symptoms?


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- Name of Project: Morro do Chapeu Residence
- Location: Belo Horizonte, Brazil


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Dr Inmaculada Adarves-Yorno
Senior Lecturer in Leadership Studies
+44 (0) 1392 722588
Streatham Court, University of Exeter, Rennes Drive, Exeter, EX4 4PU, UK
Since 2007 Dr. Adarves-Yorno has been exploring what areas resonate not only with her intellect but with her whole self. She is particularly interested in the contradictions between our inner and outer lives, some of which are reflected in her work on paradoxes of authentic leaders.
Since 2011 she has been working on change agency. She has been studying their resources, challenges and influence and has used a conscious personal development system for their training. This work is informed by her authentic leadership approach as well as by the social identity approach. The development program actively seeks to restructure the personal infrastructure of change agents while also allows them to understand and utilise their social infrastructure. One of her newest projects is done in collaboration with the African Prison System and revolves around developing authentic leaders and change agents in the Ugandan and Kenyan Prison System.
A key element of her leadership and change agency training revolves around Mindfulness. Her research is exploring, among other things, the impact of mindfulness on areas such as resilience, uncertainty and identity. Furthermore, she is working on a research project "Mindfulness within and beyond the individual" which looks at the identity and socio-contextual factors that impact on our motivations to engage with mindfulness practice. Finally she is co-creating self-discovery and Mindfulness handbooks which will be tailored for a range of people ranging from business students to prisoners in Kenya.
Dr. Inmaculada Adarves-Yorno started conducting research in 1996. She has worked and collaborated in a wide range of topics (including 'perverse norms', discrimination, affirmative action, social influence, framing, leadership and health related behaviour) with a number of researchers from Europe and Australia.
Some of her previous research legacy revolves around developing the Social Identity Approach to Creativity together with Prof. Alex Haslam and Prof. Tom Postmes. They have published a range of high impact papers on this area, including a paper in Personality and Social Psychology Review and articles in the Scientific American Mind.
As a practitioner, Dr. Adarves-Yorno worked for over five years as an organisational psychologist (CEO advisor and HR manager) for an engineering company in Spain. She has particular expertise in areas such as leadership, organisational commitment, communication, performance and employee wellbeing.
BSc in Psychology, MSc in Social Psychology (University Autonoma, Madrid),
MSc in Psychological Research Methods, PhD (Exeter University)
Research clusters
Research interests
- Sustainability change agents
- Environmental identity
- Paradoxes of authentic leadership development
Past research (selected)
- Creativity and innovation
- Leadership and wellbeing
- Time affluence, material affluence and wellbeing
Past Research Projects
- "New Approach to Creativity and Innovation in Organisations", funded by Economic and Social Research Council ESRC Postdoctoral Fellowship (2005)
Research projects
- "Understanding Sustainability Change agents", funded by Exeter Business School, Seedcorn Fund (2012). Also supported by Research and Knowledge Transfer Link Fund (2012 Embercombe http://www.embercombe.co.uk/ and 2014-Environment Agency http://www.environment-agency.gov.uk/ )
- "Developing sustainability change agents" supported by Research and Knowledge Transfer Link Fund (2013-Schumacher College http://www.schumachercollege.org.uk/ )
- "Sustainability Change Agents: are their sustainability values a driving force or barrier to change?"
- "When and how do Sustainability Change Agents influence others?"
Other grants
- "Balancing the tensions: using organisational theory to inform business practice", funded by Economic and Social Research Council ESRC, Seminar Series (2006)
Key publications | Publications by category | Publications by year
Key publications
Publications by category
Journal articles
Publications by year
In Press
External engagement
Since 2014 Dr Adarves-Yorno has been collaborating with the African Prisons Project https://africanprisons.org/ as well as Kenyan Prison Services and four Maximum security prisons (Langata, Naivasha, Kamiti and Kodiaga).
Impact project
The impact project started by training Kenyan prison senior managers on authentic leadership. It has now evolved into an impact programme "Transforming the Kenyan prison services from the inside out". One of the projects that emerged through engaged impact is the creation of the Inner Rehabilitation Programme in Kenyan Prisons. This programme is called Inner Rehabilitation for two reasons. Firstly, it comprises techniques, tools and practices for rehabilitating the inner self. For that purpose, inmates learn how to deal mindfully with their mind and their emotions. Secondly, the rehabilitation is mostly done among prisoners. That is, a great proportion of the mindfulness training is done by inmates for other inmates.
Research background:
This project is embedded in Dr. Adarves-Yorno current research programme "Mindfulness within and beyond the individual" which looks at three areas. First, what is the impact of mindfulness for individuals, specifically in helping deal with change? For example, mindfulness makes people more equipped to deal with ambivalence and uncertainty, and it helps people have more positive expectations of the future and positive emotions as well. Second, how can mindfulness benefit institutions, communities and the society? Third, how can others help us become more mindful?
Underlying this mindfulness research programme is Dr Adarves-Yorno's social identity work. In that work, she explored the crucial impact of identity related factors (e.g., social identity, identification, identity salience and group norms) in relation to innovative ideas. The Inner Rehabilitation training in Kenyan prisons is an innovative initiative. During the last two years she has been translating those ideas around identity and innovation into action in her work in Naivasha (see case study in her forthcoming chapter from Oxford Handbook of Group Creativity).
The impact of creating social identities in Kenyan Prisons which revolve around mindfulness (e.g. mindful leadership) has been really powerful. In particular, research conducted in Naivasha shows that the more the inmates identify with the mindful leaders group, the higher their mental wellbeing, the more resilient they are and the more they value helpfulness, honesty and responsibility.
Scope of the project
360 people have already been trained on mindfulness at all levels of the Kenyan Prison Services from senior managers in Headquarters, to prison governors, prison guards and prisoners themselves.
Impact of the project
- Get a glimpse of the impact this project is having in the largest men maximum security prison (Naivasha)
- Hear and see the mindful leaders in Naivasha talk about their training and their mindfulness revolution
- Look at the inner rehabilitation blog which puts together rationale, stories, impact evidence, resources and much more
Awards underpinning this impact project
- 2016 IAA ESRC Knowledge Exchange Fellowship: Expansion, Evaluation and Consolidation of the Inner Rehabilitation Programme in Kenyan Prisons
- 2016 IAA ESRC Economic Development and Welfare Scheme: Inner Rehabilitation Programme for Kenyan Prisons
- 2015 IAA ESRC cultivation award: Authentic leadership and change agency training in the Kenyan Prison System.
- 2015- Open Innovation Strategic Funds: Change makers: moving from challenges to influence.
Awards and Honours
- 2009 Rising Star Award (teaching excellence) Exeter University
- 2008 Merit award (performance excellence) Exeter University
- 2007 Merit award (performance excellence) Exeter University
- 2006 ESRC Seminar Series award (ref: RES-451-25-4271) with (Alex Haslam).
- 2005 Award from the ESRC (ref: PTA-026-27-01166) of a 1 year Postdoctoral Fellowship.
- 2001 Award from the ESRC (ref: 2001-05-0526) of a 3 years PhD scholarship (fees only). - This scholarship was rejected in favour of the scholarship from Exeter University.
Award from the University of Exeter, School of Psychology of a 4 year PhD scholarship.
- 2000 Award from the British Council-La Caixa of one year MSc scholarship at University of Exeter. UK.
- 1998 Award from the Spanish Ministry of Work and Social Issues of two-year scholarship at the Health Department of the National Women Institute. Madrid, Spain.
- 1996 Award from the Spanish Ministry of Culture of a research scholarship at the Social Psychology Department. University Autonoma of Madrid. Spain.
Conferences and invited presentations
- Development for Top Leaders (October 2006). Corporate Research Forum
- Leadership and Teams: a social identity perspective (May 2007). CELEX
External positions
Ad hoc reviewer for the following journals:
- Management Learning
- Human Relations
- Journal of Experimental Social Psychology
- British Journal of Social Psychology
- International Journal of Psychology
- European Journal of Social Psychology.
- Academy of Management
- Culture & Organization Journal
- Journal of Management Spirituality and religion
External PhD examiner
- (2007) Sharyn Herzig "the role of middle managers in organizational change". University of Queensland
- (2009) Cláudia Moreira Martins "Transformational leadership and gender in military organizations". Complutense University of Madrid


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Feb. 14, 2013
Jocassee Gorges ecological burns to restore habitat, improve safety
Many species and ecosystems require fire periodically to ensure their survival, and that's why prescribed burns are a part of the S.C. Department of Natural Resources' management of the Jim Timmerman Natural Resources Area at Jocassee Gorges. People in the Upstate might see smoke signals emerging from the mountaintops north of S.C. Highway 11 in Pickens County in the next few months.
"The objective of the controlled burns planned for this winter is to maintain the ecological integrity of these lands," said Mark Hall, S.C. Department of Natural Resources (DNR) wildlife biologist and forest planner, "and to provide for human safety by reducing the amount of fuel, thereby reducing the chance of catastrophic wildfire."
Burning will be done when the weather is suitable to allow for a safe burn, including the rapid rising and dispersal of smoke, Hall said. Once weather conditions are right for the burn, it should take four to eight hours for the active burning to be completed, although scattered stumps, logs and dead trees may smolder slowly through the night. Fires will be surrounded by fire breaks, which include existing roads, streams, plowed fire breaks and breaks put in with hand tools in sensitive areas.
"Through the centuries, many native plants, animals and habitats in the southeastern United States have adapted to the presence of recurring fire," Hall said. "Many species and ecosystems are now rare because of fire suppression, and they actually need fire to ensure their survival. We've burned about 5,000 acres in the last six years to help restore natural processes in the system."
Hall emphasized that since controlled burning requires careful timing and a thorough knowledge of weather and fire behavior, highly trained fire personnel with the DNR and S.C. Forestry Commission will manage and conduct all aspects of the controlled burns.
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I wanted to ask if anyone else has experienced a soft palate mass. Our 12 year old husky X had an endoscope yesterday to reveal a soft palate mass that was very inflamed. It was difficult to determine how extensive it was with all the swelling and so needle biopsies were taken through the roof of the mouth and should get results in 5 days. X-rays showed some pneumonia in the left lung as well. The mass is on the left side so probably related. Our dog is not breathing well, especially at night. Her nose sounds stuffy but she is eating well and on antibiotics now. We were hoping that this was just a simple polyp that could be easily removed but are so sad to learn it is likely a tumor. We hope to learn in the next few days if there are any treatment options? If anyone has experience or advice about this I am just trying to learn more.
No experience or advice, SuperWanda, but I did want to send along some for your girl.
"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference."
"It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!"
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Thank you hazelrunpack,
After everything she went through with the tick disease I was hoping her senior years would be free of any major ailments. Still no results back on the needle biopsy. I've started giving her krill oil and turmeric to see if that will reduce the inflammation and help her breathing. She is on doxycycline to address the pneumonia and has stopped wheezing so that has helped but the mass makes her breathing very noisy and she doesn't sleep very well. I don't think she is in pain because she seems happy - still plays with her toys and goes on walks but gets winded easily. She must also feel pressure where the mass is as it is the size of a golf ball.
Aw, poor girl. Still praying!
"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference."
"It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!"
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
Well crap, I am so very sorry, this makes my heart sink
In any cancer dog with a history of tick disease, i would treat aggressively with doxy, since there seems to be a relationship between chronic underlying infection and cancer. PLUS, doxy itself has a couple of different anti-cancer properties.
There is a weak connection between the lyme vaccine and certain tumors. Weak in the sense it was mentioned by a vet at a teaching university and then I could never track any details after that.
Anyway, this dog: http://cinnamondog.com/ had a tumor similar to what you are describing, I think. Sander the Sheltie did suffer from lyme vaccine damage. No definitive proof they are related, but speculation.
Regardless of cause though, Sander was treated holistically and lived with that mouth tumor for many many years and died of old age (liver). If you have quetions, you can email via that site.
I like tumeric a lot, but there are a couple curcumin products that might be better absorbed. I'm a big fan of IP6 (enzymatic therapy, cell forte brand). Proteolytic enzymes too, like wobenzym or the like.
This really really sucks.
Thank you hazelrunpack and MaxaLisa,
Glad to see some familiar forum dwellers still here!
Hopefully we will know more about what kind of tumor this is soon. She has never had a lyme vaccine so no correlation there and she hasn't been vaccinated at all since she was sick with the anaplasmosis.
I am giving turmeric capsules which contain 95% curcumin. 300mg twice a day. Have no idea if it will help? I don't think it will hurt. It comforts me to know that a dog like Sander can survive with cancer to the age of 15. I'll have to look at the enzyme therapy you suggested Maxalisa, I'm not familiar with them.
The other thing that is bugging her is itchy female bits which started before the antibiotics. I have anti-bacterial, antifungal cream but it drives her crazy and she licks herself until it is red. Her vulva is slightly inverted. Her urine was tested and no infection so I think it is just external infection and I am having trouble getting that under control. Worried that the antibiotic will make matters worse so she is taking probiotics as well. Poor girl!
Thanks for your kind words, I will keep you posted.
No advice at all just wanted to send along some hugs for you both, I've been following your struggles with Timber's ailments
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Thank you growler and rgeurts,
It is nice to have support here when you are feeling down.
I'm sorry about Thorin Rgeurts. Yes, 12 is a very good age for a dog that size. There is a malamute here that we often see on our walks and he is 9 but really slowing down. His owner mentioned that he hopes he makes it to 10. I hope he does! Timber has more siberian but she is not a pure breed. They say for a siberian the lifespan is between 12 and 15.
I just want both our dogs to have happy senior years. I'm one of those people who always likes to try and prevent things and have been especially watchful so it is hard to feel that I didn't catch this sooner. I always thought Timber would have more trouble because she has always struggled with allergies, arthritis and the tick disease didn't help. I think she generally has a lower immune system than our other dog who is two years older.
As long as they happy and not in pain we will do our best to carry on. It is hard to imagine my life without them though.
We got our results today. The cancer is a basil carcinoma. It is in the nasal area and is glandular in origin so they were calling it a nasoadenocarcinoma. It is on the left side and x-rays showed something in the left lung. They did flush some fluid into the lung to see if they could get any cells but there were none. It could be some pnuemonia or cancer that has spread to the lung but they are not 100% certain. The doxycycline has really helped I think. At this point she is not wheezing and can eat and drink without making terrible sounds. She is also sleeping better so I think some of the inflammation has subsided. At this point, she just has what sounds like a stuffy nose.
We could travel to take her for radiation but the odds of that doing much were pretty low. Chemotherapy is another option but I think that sounded even less likely to improve the situation.
We can think about those options but for right now our main goal is continue with a good diet and add in the supplements and vitamins I think might help.
Right now she is still happy so I am thankful for that. She doesn't appear to be in any pain and has bursts of energy where she grabs all her toys and howls at us to play.
It's just hard to think about this type of thing in her nose. Not the kind of cancer I would have ever imagined one of my dogs to get.
"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference."
"It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!"
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
So sorry that Timber has cancer.
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Well, crap. I am so sorry!
The two things that would be the top at my list, for anything remotely related to any type of adenocarcinoma (sp?), would be enzymatic therapy's cell forte IP6 (aggressive dose would probably be two, twice a day, away from food), and sytemic enzymes like wobenzym, fibrozyme, vitalzyme, etc.
Here is my cancer sticky: http://germanshepherdhome.net/forum/...ncer#Post32998
I hope for many happy days remaining for your pack (hug)
Thanks for the hugs hazelrunpack and pbpatti. I will pass them on to Timber.
Thanks for the link MaxaLisa, I am just in the process of figuring out what to give her. I actually came across a blog online. About an 8 year old lab named Lucy with the same cancer. The owner had a list of all supplements and her dog went into remission so it is possible that something miraculous can occur. No harm in trying.
"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference."
"It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!"
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
SW, I figured it would take some time to regroup.
Would you mind passing along the link to that blog, either here or pm? I try to keep up on these things, unfortunately, too much of it around
Sure, the blog is found here:
I picked up some IP6. Couldn't find the cell forte brand but they had natural factors brand which looked similar: http://www.naturalfactors.com/produc...and38-inositol
I gave her 500mg this morning. A book I have said to give on an empty stomach so I mixed the contents of the capsule in a little water and used a syringe to squirt it in her mouth.
Wondered if you have heard of AHCC (Active hexose correlated compound?) It was pointed out to me at the health food store. It is an oligosaccharide derived from mushroom grown in rice bran. This is the brand I was looking at:
Thanks for the blog link, SuperWanda.
"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference."
"It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!"
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
No problem. There is sure a long list of supplements she is using for her dog on that blog. I don't think I could try all of that myself but am just picking a few I feel comfortable with.
So far I have the coenzyme q10, IP6, medicinal mushroom blend, curcumin, fish oil. I also think I should add vit. C. I don't know, there are just so many different things you can try and I certainly don't want to give anything or a combination of things that could be harmful.
I have heard the IP6 can lower iron levels so one I guess you have to be careful with. So much information out there!
Thanks Super Wanda, I found the post with links to all the info too:
That I a lot of tuff, but I guess every successful protocol I've ever seen uually ha a lot of "stuff"
As for the IP6, it will pull iron from the liver and the organs. My dad has been on it since 2009 and I can say that it hasn't caued him to be anemic. As a cancer patient, he gets his blood counts checked every 3-4 months, but I'd make sure you feed iron rich foods. I do think he may be slightly iron deficient, but for his cancer (mets to the liver now in remission), right now, I'm afraid to up his iron. Natural Factors is a good brand, so it should be okay. I couldn't pull the link up right now though. Dose for active cancer in humans is 8 per day. Dad, during his chemo took 2, twice a day, and in remission is either taking 1 or 2, can't remember. I would go less than two right now for Timber, and until you get her on a stable protocol, I would consider 4, in divided dosages, initially, to give it a good chance to work, since it may have traveled to the lungs already
Mushroom products are good and I would recommend one as part of the protocol. I don't know of anyone that has used the ACHH, but have heard good things about it. I have this I my cancer sticky also as options, products my holistic vet used:
Two good mushroom Products:
Power Mushrooms, made by Health Concerns
Mycoplex-7 by Gourmet Mushrooms Inc, not as well tolerated as the Power Mushrooms for sensitive individuals, but a more complete mushroom formula.
In the blog she mentions Yunnan Bia Yao, which I would recommend too. It can be used regularly, or only when there is bleeding, so good to have on hand. I know someone in canada was having a hard time finding a source though.
I may have mentioned this, but my "s" key sticks, so sorry for all the words that have the missing "s"!
Thanks MaxaLisa,
I hope your Dad continues to recover. Do you think the IP6 helped him or is is hard to tell between that and the chemotherapy and other meds. So glad he is doing well and in remission.
Timber has had no bleeding so am thankful for that. She did have that one bloody nose after being given metacam at the beginning of her ordeal with the anaplasmosis. I am now curious if she had the tumor at that time or not. I guess we'll never know.
Dad had colon cancer with two good sized mets to the liver. They said they couldn't operate, but dad got them to agree to, but on the condition that the chemo shrank the mets in the liver (the colon had already been operated on, the liver stuff was later).
Dad is against pills and meds, so I knew I only might be able to pick one supplement. After some intensive googling , I picked IP6 becaue it had some research behind it, could be used with chemo, and I could find a number positive anecdotes on the web, and it was also part of Sander the dog's protocol.
What IP6 does is change cancer cells so that they can die, like normal cells can. After 3 rounds of chemo, both mets had shrank - one a lot, unfortunately, the other not so much. However, they operated on the liver, and both mets were over 95% dead, free of cancer cells. I am confident that the IP6 allowed those cells to die. Each time he stops the IP6, his cancer marker goes up a notch, so he ha learned that that is one thing he needs to stay on. The only other thing he was on was selenium, which he started a couple decades ago after he topped smoking. He did up from 1/2 a multivitamin to a whole multivitamin per day This hit him in his late seventies, o all in all, he is doing well (though the chemo and anesthesia from surgery did induce Parkinsons )
Anyway, the only thing about IP6 is that it will also increase any autoimmune reaction in the body, as most all of thee supplements will, since they are gearing up the immune system. For that reason, I was never able to use them for my dogs when they got sick.
Something to allow the cancer cells to die, something to stop them from creating new food sources (blood vessels - doxy actually does this, it is anti-cancer and is used ometimes exactly for this reason, as well as other supplements), and something to actually attack the cancer by bossting the right cells in the immune system, might be the three things you want to work towards. I don't know if I forgot anything.
Thanks MaxaLisa,
Your Dad sure has been through a lot. That must have been stressful on you both. You hear about so many dealing with cancer these days. I find it very unsettling. I always thought that giving my dogs a variety of foods, exercise and attention would at least keep their immunity up but cancer is obviously a complex disease and it seems we live in such a polluted world. I'm not sure if it will ever improve. It makes me sad.
I agree, we are surrounded, and it's tough to fight
I thought I would list all the supplements I am going to try if anyone happens to have an opinion. There are so many things out there so a bit overwhelming and I don't want to cause an interaction or have many side effects.
Right now I am giving:
Wild salmon oil
Curcumin plus Bromelain
Purica Immune 7 (7 mushroom extracts plus reservatrol and green tea extract)
Coenzyme Q 10
Milkthistle plus dandelion root
What I was thinking of adding:
Vitamin C (Ester C with Bioflavonoids)
Vitamin E (succinate)
N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC)
Alpha Lipoic Acid
MSM plus Boswellian
Wheat Grass Powder
Things that I might add:
Natural Factors Anti-viral formula (echinaceae, licorice root, astragalus, reishi, lomatium) in rotation with Purica Immune 7 (mushroom)
Things that I am not sure if I should add (seemed to have more side effects):
Forgot to mention that the vet suggested 14 days on, 14 days off cycles with the doxycycline or to see how long we could go without it by watching her symptoms. She is now 14 days off so not sure whether to put her back on. She is not any worse so that is good but I wouldn't want to risk anything by not giving it.
So sorry I've been MIA!! I got slammed at work and everything else. When I looked the other day, for some reason everything was marked as read..
Anyway, how are things going? Did you add any of those supplements? What's going on now?
The doxy, was it for the cancer? How is that going?
I have some comments on the list of possibles, but thought I would check on what's been going on first. I am hoping there is good news?
I believe the doxy was initially given because her x-ray showed something in the left lung, whether that was cancer or pneumonia, they were not sure. She was also wheezing at that point but after 14 days on the doxy the wheezing stopped and hasn't come back. She still has a stuffy sounding nose and makes some gagging sounds most likely due to the tumor pushing on the soft palate but overall she is no worse, has good energy and seems to be feeling happy and playful.
I don't think she is getting any worse so haven't asked for more doxy but I read that it is helpful for cancer so wasn't sure if I should give it or not.
Right now I am giving the following:
IP6 500mg twice daily
Curcumin/bromelain 300mg/150mg twice daily
Lactoferrin 250mg daily
2 Tbsp flax oil mixed with cottage cheese (Budwig diet) daily
Purica Immune 7 (mushroom with reservatrol and green tea extract) 325mg/100mg twice daily
CoQ10 50mg daily
MSM/boswellian 500mg/150 daily
Because I am not sure about everything else I kind of alternate so depending on what foods I am giving (which are usually cooked meats, steamed veggies) if I feed a lot of fish or liver which may have more selenium for example than I don't give selenium but I do add the following maybe every other day:
Wild salmon oil 1000mg
Vit E succinate 400IU
Vit C 1000mg
Alpha lipoic acid 200mg
NAC 500mg
L-glutamine 500mg
L-Arginine 500mg
I also picked up some nutritional yeast, blackstrap molasses, wheat grass powder which I throw in from time to time.
I have echinaceae and astragalus as well but thought I would try that when I finished the mushroom complex.
Happy to hear she's at least holding her own, SW!
"We are--each of us--dying; it's how we live in the meantime that makes the difference."
"It's not what you gather, but what you scatter that tells what kind of life you have lived!"
"Be kinder than necessary, for everyone you meet is fighting some kind of battle."
I haven't forgotten, just slammed at work and had to pull a few near all nighters, which I don't do as well as I age! I need to get back on here with my laptop.
So glad for the response to doxy, it's amazing stuff. That pneumonia can be chronic, here's a very interesting site: http://www.cpnhelp.org/chlamydia_pneumoniae_anti
I tried NAC because I wanted Max on it. I had a terrible reaction to it. Can't remember what it was though. It's supposed to be great stuff, so maybe just me.
Do you have Dressler's cancer book? I haven't read it, just curiou.
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As a hitter, Luis Castillo's best spot in the lineup is as a No. 2 hitter, where he can bunt, work the count and protect Jose Reyes. That spot in the order best utilizes his offensive skills.
However, his offensive skills pale in comparison to those of Angel Pagan, who can do everything Castillo can, only better. Plus, he can hit for power and at this stage of his career is a greater base stealing threat.
After batting Castillo second for much of the week, Jerry Manuel finally moved Pagan back to the two hole and dropped Castillo to eighth. Not coincidentally, the Mets finally won a game. Let's hope Manuel learned from this and will continue that alignment in the order.
"(Angel Pagan has) done a terrific job of getting on base and setting the table and being a good situational hitter," said David Wright. "It makes my job and Carlos' job a lot easier when he's creating havoc on the base paths and we've got a bunch of runners in scoring position…when we struggle offensively, the best thing to do is keep the line moving like we did tonight and let the next guy do the damage."
It stands to reason the No. 2 hitter will get more at-bats than the No. 8 hitter, so why would you want to give Castillo that many more at-bats? You don't. Bat him eighth and be done with it.