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Monday, January 24, 2011
ACC and Moms-To-Be #8 Story
I was recently contacted by the mom of a little
boy who has Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum who
expressed her desire to tell her own Mom-to-Be
Story about receiving the diagnosis of ACC when
she was pregnant.
This Mom shared something with me....in her own
"I am very passionate about helping others and encouraging
others through those hard times."
Thank you very much, Brandy. I am so grateful to
you for your passion to help others, for your
willingness to reach out to people in need and for
allowing me to post your ACC Pregnancy Story.
Written by Brandy:
My pregnancy with this child (child #2 for me) was
never really normal. It started off rough as I had
started to bleed early on during my pregnancy. I
felt in my heart that I was losing my baby. However,
my baby was a fighter and wasn't going anywhere!
After about the 10 week mark, I was taken off bedrest
and was able to resume normal activities. At 20 weeks,
I went in for my ultrasound. Like many others, I had
no idea that they actually checked for so much during
those ultrasounds! He was given a good checkup other
than he was a little on the small side and they wanted
to do a repeat ultrasound at 28 weeks just to check
his growth. Thinking everything would be normal
(this was my second child and my first child had no
issues at all), my husband went on his trip out of town
for work, leaving me to go alone for the ultrasound.
This was the first and only ultrasound that he had
ever missed with either of my kids. Everything
seemed ok during my appointment. The ultrasound
tech never said anything was unusual or made any
faces. She printed off my pictures and told me
that he was growing on schedule. She then told me
that she was going to put me in a room so that the
doctor could talk to me. My stomach sank. I knew
that this was not normal! The ultrasound showed
that his brain ventricles were enlarged. I had never
heard of ventricles in the brain! I asked the doctor
what all that meant. He was very upbeat and honest
with me. He wanted me to go to a maternal-fetal
doctor to be followed. I got an appointment the next
day. On my way home after hearing the news, I was
pretty numb. I didn't know what any of this meant.
I didn't cry, which was VERY unusual for me. I even
went to the grocery store on the way home. It
wasn't until I got home and called my best friend
that I broke down. My husband flew home the next
morning so that he could go to the specialist with
The specialist basically told me that same thing.
Hydrocephalus and he would need a shunt. I did
lots of research on hydrocephalus. Some days I
was worried and other days I wasn't. At 36 weeks,
I was sent to the children's hospital for a fetal
MRI. A big pregnant woman in a little bitty
MRI tube = MISERY! Anyway, the results came
back that he had Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
(ACC) and not hydrocephalus. His ventricles were
enlarged but stable and not changing. I was told
that his ventricles weren't necessarily enlarged,
they had just taken on a different shape since
there was no corpus callosum.
I opted to have a c-section to deliver him.
My first delivery was vaginal and did not go
well at all. I also wanted to schedule his
delivery so that we could have all necessary
doctors on stand-by just in case we needed them.
The delivery turned out to go smooth. He did have
to go to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU)
for a night to monitor his breathing (not related
to the ACC) but was allowed to spend the rest of
our stay with me in my room. While in the NICU,
they did an ultrasound of his head and it confirmed
the ACC diagnosis. He also had an EEG which came
back normal. He was having a little difficulty
eating and that prolonged our hospital stay
by a day, but he caught on like a champ
(and he is now the best eating child I have
ever seen!). The neurologist visited him in
the NICU and then came to see me. He gave me
the best piece of advice regarding the ACC.
He told me to learn all I can about ACC and then
to forget it - to treat him like I would treat
any other child. My son is now 3.5 years old
and he has taught me so much in his short life.
He first started showing physical delays when
he was a few months old. He did not sit until
he was nearly 8 months, crawled at 11 months,
and walked at 13.5 months. He had been in
physical therapy through our Early Intervention
program since he was 6 months old. He was
discharged from physical therapy around 14 months
since he was really thriving in that area once
he started to walk. From 14 months until
2.5 years he was in a little occupational
therapy through the Early Intervention program,
however he really needed speech more than
anything. We fought and struggled with our
Early Intervention program because they just
could not provide what he really needed.
Finally at 2.5 years old, we got into a
private therapy clinic and had a wonderful
speech therapist who made leaps and bounds
with him. At 3 he graduated out of the
Early Intervention and we enrolled him in the
special needs preschool through our school
system. I was very hesitant to make that move.
In fact, I had pretty much decided that I was
not going to send him to school at the age
of 3. However, I have a wonderful friend who
had been down this road with her son who had
similiar issues. She pushed me to enroll him
in the special needs school. Boy am I glad
I did!
Until Logan was about 2.5, he was nonverbal.
He would say "mama" and "dada" on occassion,
but basically nonverbal. He made huge
improvements with his speech therapist, but
the special needs school has REALLY made him
bloom. Just thinking of his three angel
teachers makes me tear up. He now has a
vocabulary of about 150-200 words and is
doing two to three words sentences, though
many of his words aren't really clear
(but we can understand him!)
He has a sweet personality. He is pretty
quiet in a group and is very well behaved,
but once he is at home, he really opens up!
His behavior is pretty much perfect,
especially for a 3 year old. But we are
having one big issue and that is he screams
when his dad is at home. He loves his dad
and wants to always be with him and play with
him, but for some reason he just screams.
When he is just with me (or anyone else) he
does not do the screaming. As for Logan's
"screaming"... it is the most high pitch noise
you can imagine to come out of a three year old.
If it happens in a store (ie. Walmart) you can
definitely hear him on the completely opposite
end of the store. It literally makes me feel
like my head is rattling. I can't really say
what prompts the screaming. It seems to me that
he wants his dad to do everything with him
(or for him is more like it!) and wants his dad
to do it right that second. I was talking with
my mom today, who babysits Logan sometimes. She
said it is just like a Jekyll/Hyde transformation.
Logan is about as perfectly behaved as a 3 year
old can be with her (and everyone except his dad).
Then when his dad walks in the room, he just starts
with this high pitch, stop-in-your-tracks scream.
I'm beginning to think it is a mixture of language
barrier frustration, being spoiled by his dad,
and just being a stubborn and impatient three
year old. It has by far been the must frustrating
bump we have faced on this road.
I love my son to pieces. He has taught me so
many lessons about life. If I had the chance,
I would not change him for the world!
3-year-old Logan
There are many different stories and outcomes of
ACC and Moms-To-Be.
I welcome every story.
Do you:
Have questions?
Need support?
Want information?
Have encouragement to give?
Do you want to share your own ACC story here?
If you do, please leave a comment below or you can E-mail me:
Want to talk to other moms who have been there and
understand? Join the ACC Listserv e-mail support group.
I hope to continue sharing more of these ACC and Moms-to-Be
stories out in the open in an effort to inform, encourage,
support and help other moms (and dads) out there who are being
told that their baby in utero has agenesis of the corpus
This ACC and Moms-To-Be section will always remain open
and available to anyone who would like to tell their story.
Monday, January 17, 2011
ACC and Moms-To-Be #7 Story
Soon after posting the previous ACC Pregnancy Story,
I was contacted by another mom, Andrea, who has a
son who was born with Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum
and she expressed an interest in sharing her own story.
Several months ago I came across Andrea's blog about
her baby boy and I have been reading her blog posts
so it was a very nice surprise to get an e-mail from
Andrea, for the first time, and read about her desire
and willingness to tell a very private part of her
life in the hopes that it may help others and to let
them know "that they are not alone." (in her own words)
It is truly a privilege to be able to post Andrea's
Pregnancy Story here for you to read.
Thank you very much, Andrea, for reaching out to
others from your heart.
Written by Andrea:
This pregnancy started off a little differently
from the very beginning. When I had discussed
with my OB-GYN that my husband and I were
thinking about trying to have baby #3, he went
ahead and sent me for some testing with a
high-risk maternal-fetal specialist due to the
fact that I had miscarried two times previously.
He didn't want me to have to go through that a
third time before we did some testing to find
the cause. The initial testing showed that I
have a blood clotting disorder known as MTHFR,
which makes me prone to blood clots. So I was
put on a baby aspirin every day as well as 5
folic acid tablets per day. I also had to be
followed closely by the maternal-fetal specialist
throughout the pregnancy. This was actually a
blessing in disguise, because it's this high
tech equipment and the highly-qualified
sonographer, who discovered Anderson's ACC
before he was born.
We were so excited to find out whether or not
this 3rd child would be a boy. We already had
2 girls and while we would have loved another
girl just as much, my husband and I were hoping
for a boy. To be honest, I really thought that
was the main purpose of the 20 week ultrasound.
In fact, even though this was my 3rd child
(5th pregnancy), I didn't realize how detailed
these ultrasounds are. I had no idea how many
things they check and measure. I mean, they
check for 3 bones in the baby's pinkie finger!
Did you know that?
Throughout the ultrasound, we kept hearing the
sonographer ooh and ahh over our precious baby.
She kept saying how beautiful everything looked
and how wonderful the images were that she was
getting. She did reveal that the baby was a boy,
and we were overjoyed! It was about 10 minutes
later that her demeanor and voice both completely
changed all at once. She became quiet, concerned,
and intensely focused on something that she did
(or didn't) see. She left the room, came back in
with another sonographer who then took her turn
looking at the screen, pointing to things on the
screen, and giving "looks" to the other lady.
Then they both left the room. At this point, my
husband and I both realized that something was
wrong, but we didn't know what. All we knew,
was that they kept looking in the baby's head at
his brain. The third time the lady came back
into the room, she told us that she was going
to put us in a room so the doctor could talk to
us and discuss the ultrasound results. I
stopped her mid-sentence and asked, "What is
going on? What is it that you are looking for
and can't find? Or is there something you do
see that shouldn't be there? We are completely
in the dark. We are scared. We need to know
what is happening."
At this point, I hear the words "corpus callosum"
for the first time. I had no idea what it was,
or what it meant for my baby to not have it.
This is where my story really begins to differ
from that of others'. We were never told, nor
was it ever implied that we terminate the
pregnancy. In fact, at this first visit, quite
the opposite happened. When the doctor came
in to speak to us, she explained what the
corpus callosum is and what its job is in the
brain. She told us that the only effects of
not having one could be coordination problems
and possible seizures. I specifically asked
her what effects it would have cognitively on
the baby and she replied, "None at all."
We actually left the visit feeling okay- not great,
but we still felt all would be fine. The doctor
told us that everything would be fine and more
than likely he would have no problems. It wasn't
until I decided to do my own research that I
realized that this doctor had given me false
information. I began searching and searching
for anything I could find relating to ACC, and I
kept reading stories of people with ACC and it
didn't take me long to realize 2 things: 1.
While all of the stories might share some
commonalities, each person with ACC is very
different. It is not a cookie-cutter diagnosis.
and 2. The doctor had not been completely honest
with my husband and me about the prognosis of
our baby.
I was outraged. I knew I could not continue
seeing a doctor who would not be up-front and
honest with me. I called my OB-GYN and told
them I wanted a 2nd opinion. They immediately
scheduled me an appointment with a different
group of doctors. In the meantime, we were
left to wait, to wonder, to worry, and to have
more questions than we had answers.
We received the letter in the mail to confirm
our appointment, along with the paperwork to fill
out for our first visit, and I noticed that I had
been made 2 appointments- 1 with the maternal fetal
specialist and the other with a geneticist for
"Genetic Counseling". Keep in mind that at this
point my husband and I have not even accepted that
something is wrong with our baby. We are still
dreaming that when we go for the 2nd opinion the
ultrasound will reveal that this had all been a
mistake and the baby is doing well. Oh how we
prayed for the corpus callosum to be seen!
As you know from me typing our story, it wasn't
there. However this doctor was much more open
with us. She wasn't doom and gloom, but she would
present us with what she knew, and didn't mind to
tell us that some things we would just have to
wait and see. We continued with this doctor the
remainder of the pregnancy.
As the pregnancy progressed, there was mention of
a small cyst, and also the fluid in the baby's
ventricles was being monitored closely. However,
at each visit, the fluid stayed within the
"high-normal" range. Until the 34 week visit.
At this visit, the amount of fluid had increased
significantly- to the point that they were
concerned that the baby's brain may be under
pressure. So it was decided to deliver the baby
via C-section at 37 weeks.
I was scared out of my mind the day of the
delivery. We still really didn't know what to
expect. Would the baby have facial deformities?
Would he breathe okay? What problems would he
have when he was born? What about the fluid?
Will he need surgery for a shunt? There were
so many questions that couldn't be answered
until he was out of my body and welcomed into
this world.
Anderson Knox Spears was delivered at 8:47 on
Tuesday, June 1, 2010, at a hefty 8 pounds and
2 ounces. Shortly after he was born, it was
determined that he was struggling to breathe
on his own and he was whisked away to the NICU
after I got one quick peek at him. I remember
that he was absolutely beautiful. I remember
the delivery being very peaceful. I remember
not being worried that they were taking him to
the NICU. I felt at peace with everything
now that he was here.
Later that night, I was wheeled to the NICU to
get to see my baby. I was not prepared for what
I saw. He seemed so fragile laying there with
all of the tubes and lines and machines. He
actually only ended up on a CPAP machine to help
his breathing, and he had a feeding tube in his
nose. He had an IV in his arm, and monitors on
his chest. He was in good condition, but to see
your newborn lying there helpless after delivering
2 healthy babies and getting to hold and love on
them immediately, there are really no words.
Anderson's breathing condition had nothing to do
with his ACC. It had more to do with the fact
that he was born at 37 weeks and his lungs needed
a little more time.
While he was in the NICU, the testing began.
Chromosome testing, blood testing, MRI's, xrays,
hearing tests, vision test, etc. Lots and lots of
It was determined that Anderson had hydrocephalus,
complete agenesis of the corpus callosum, and an
interhemispheric cyst. However, his chromosome
testing showed that he had no chromosomal
At exactly 1 week old, Anderson underwent surgery
to have his VP shunt placed. His shunt is actually
placed in the cyst- rather than in the ventricles
in his brain. Come to find out, the fluid that
they had been watching was not in a ventricle- it
was actually in the cyst. It appeared at first
that the cyst had actually grown in place of the
right hemisphere of his brain. However, as the
shunt continues to work properly and the cyst
gets smaller, more and more brain tissue is
appearing. Apparently it is there, it is merely
hidden by the large cyst. He tolerated the shunt
surgery so well, that we actually got to come
home the day after the surgery.
Still not knowing what to expect, our family
prayed, we loved, we rocked, and we treated him
like a normal baby. His 2 sisters absolutely
adore him, and they have been the best form of
interaction and stimulation that he could get.
Anderson began to amaze all of us as he grew.
He is now 7 months old and continues to amaze
everyone who knows him. In fact, he is even
amazing the doctors. When they see his MRI
results and then they look at him- the 2 don't
fit together. He is doing things that right
after he was born we were told he would never do.
In fact, when he was 6 days old, a doctor told
us he would be severely delayed in all areas
and we should go ahead and file to put him on
disability. We told him we were not giving up
on him. We were going to give Anderson every
opportunity to be successful…and what a wonderful
decision that has been!
At his 6 month developmental check up, Anderson
was on an 8 month cognitive level, and on a 4 month
verbal and motor skills level. He is sitting up
unassisted, but he isn't rolling very well. He
can do it, but not without lots of encouragement.
He is getting a head-shaping helmet this month-
because he would not lie on the right side of his
head due to his shunt so his head is misshapen.
He is talking (babbling) more and more each day.
We couldn't be more pleased with how he is doing.
He is a true blessing to our family. He is
defeating the odds that are against him. We know
he may hit some obstacles, but we take each day at
a time and focus on what he CAN do, rather than
worry about what he WON'T be able to do.
If you are expecting and have received this
diagnosis, it is not the end. It is the beginning
of a very special journey. Anderson is a wonderful,
happy child who brings joy to everyone around him.
We can't imagine our lives without him. The truth
is that the doctors really don't know. Every
child/person is different. The doctors do not
have all the answers. We have found that our God
is much bigger and more powerful than the doctors.
He is allowing Anderson to do things that are not
medically possible. We look forward to watching
him grow, develop, and continue to amaze all of us!
If you have any questions or would like to get in
touch with me, feel free to email me at: email@example.com
Also, if you would like to read more about our
journey with Anderson, visit our blog at http://spearsfamilyblog.blogspot.com
There are many different stories and outcomes of
ACC and Moms-To-Be.
I welcome every story.
Do you:
Have questions?
Need support?
Want information?
Have encouragement to give?
Do you want to share your own ACC story here?
If you do, please leave a comment below or you can E-mail me:
Want to talk to other moms who have been there and
understand? Join the ACC Listserv e-mail support group.
I hope to continue sharing more of these ACC and Moms-to-Be
stories out in the open in an effort to inform, encourage,
support and help other moms (and dads) out there who are being
told that their baby in utero has agenesis of the corpus
This ACC and Moms-To-Be section will always remain open
and available to anyone who would like to tell their story.
Thursday, January 13, 2011
ACC and Moms-To-Be #6 Story
A few days ago I received an e-mail from Selina,
the mom of a baby born with Agenesis of the Corpus
Callosum. Selina wrote that after having read a few
stories from Moms-To-Be she felt a need to tell her
own story and to finally let her story out.
In her own words she wrote:
"Hopefully it can help someone one day."
This is the sixth story about ACC and Moms-to-Be.
It is truly a privilege to be able to post
Selina's ACC Pregnancy Story here.
Thank you very much Selina for your desire to
tell your story and for your desire to share
such a personal experience with other people.
Written by Selina:
"I was expecting a little girl in July with my husband.
We were quite excited. It was my first girl. We went
to an ultrasound at 36 weeks just to check the baby's
size. The tech viewed Chloe's head for about ten
minutes and said ok I will go write the report.
About 5 minutes later a Doctor came in and started
focusing on Chloe's head. After I sat there staring
at him for 5 minutes he said oh you probably want to
know why I'm here. Well yes we do I was getting a
little nervous.
He said your daughter has enlarged ventricles.
Ok what does that mean. He said straight out
I dont know exactly - it could mean a lot of things.
He went on to say she may need surgery as soon as she
is born, that she may be delayed and have some major
problems. That she may look funny when she is born or
have a hard time breathing. Then he just said ok you
guys are free to go. He just walked right out of the
I was balling my eyes out and my husband stayed so
strong for me. So now instead of being excited to
meet her I was so scared. I just wanted her to be
here so I knew she was ok.
For 4 weeks I sat and just cried. I didn't know what
to expect.
Over the next 4 weeks I did not look anything up
did not want to get too worked up. There was a chance
she would be ok.
July 17th she was born. She took my breath away.
After she was born she did not want to eat,
did not cry and couldn't keep her body
temperature up.
She went for an ultrasound at 6 hours old and
they said we can't really tell if she has ACC
so follow up with your Pediatrician.
At 12 hours old I went to look over at Chloe next to
my bed. She was purple and not moving. I yelled for my
husband and just as he jumped up the nurses came in.
They got her breathing again and wisked her away to
special care. She was there for 4 days. We then
brought her home. Still with no idea why she turned
Her first couple days home all she did was sleep.
When we saw our doctor he sent us to a Neurologist.
We went there thinking a short simple appointment.
We were so wrong. They admitted on the spot to the
hospital for an MRI and EEG. Chloe was only 13 days
We spent 13 long hard days in the hospital with her.
I have never cried as much in my life then I did that
two weeks. She had every test possible done. MRI, EEG,
EKG. She had so much done blood work x-rays and scans.
They told us that she did have Agenesis of the Corpus
Callosum. The doctors said that based on all her issues
already that she would have the severe side of ACC.
They explained it by saying some children are never
affected and some are that it was like a scale.
Based on her failure to thrive, high muscle tone,
poor motor skills, and being aged as a 3 week old
on development she would have the "severe" side.
I couldn't believe it and just kept saying to
myself it's not fair she did nothing wrong.
After two weeks there we came home. We started with
Early Intervention and their services. She started
physical therapy at a month old twice a week.
She then had genetic testing that came back with a
deletion in chromosome 6 and a duplicate of
chromosome 5. They have no idea what this means.
She has failure to thrive and had a feeding tube
placed in November at 4 months old.
She has hypertonia and her nervous system is
When she was 2 months old Chloe would scream for
hours for no reason. The doctors told us it was
just a side effect and did not know how long it
would last. She has since slowed down with these
It has been the longest 5 months of our lives.
The doctors just say well she may never walk or
talk and we don't know if she will live a full
I know that we are truly blessed to have Chloe
in our lives. We wouldn't trade a second of it.
My husband has truly been a rock. He still has
not let me see him cry. I think he feels if we
see him cry he is letting us down.
Chloe is almost six months and finally smiling
and cooing.
I hope nothing but the best for anybody going
through this or anything else.
I truly wish I had more support. A lot of people
don't understand and just look away. That hurts
more then knowing Chloe will never be "normal".
Even though I'm still not sure what "normal" is.
To me Chloe is normal and as perfect as she could
I don't know if you will read all or any of this
but thank you it felt good to express my story."
There are many different stories and outcomes of
ACC and Moms-To-Be.
I welcome every story.
Do you:
Have questions?
Need support?
Want information?
Have encouragement to give?
Do you want to share your own ACC story here?
If you do, please leave a comment below or you can E-mail me:
Want to talk to other moms who have been there and
understand? Join the ACC Listserv e-mail support group.
I hope to continue sharing more of these ACC and Moms-to-Be
stories out in the open in an effort to inform, encourage,
support and help other moms (and dads) out there who are being
told that their baby in utero has agenesis of the corpus
This ACC and Moms-To-Be section will always remain open
and available to anyone who would like to tell their story.
Sunday, January 9, 2011
Adults with ACC Discuss Social Challenges
When the corpus callosum is missing, partially missing or
small and thinner than normal, there can be a variety of
possible effects.
One effect that many people who have Agenesis of the
Corpus Callosum (both kids and adults) struggle with
is social skills and the ability to engage in
conversation and socialize easily with others.
Recently a social skills plea for help, from an adult
who has partial agenesis of the corpus callosum, appeared
in an ACC support group that I belong to.
With the adult's permission, I am able to share it here
with you.
A 20-year-old adult with partial Agenesis of the Corpus
Callosum writes:
"Is anyone else out there having major socialising difficulties?
knowing what to say, how to say things and when to say things,
when you are with any people, any time of the day, everyday?
I do. Does anyone have any tactics, training tips they can
After 20 years of it i am getting desprate, now that Im supposed to
be an adult and all. Please help me if you can. Thankyou"
Cassie, also a 20-year-old adult, who has complete
Agenesis of the Corpus Callosum responded:
"I also have troubles with social questions. When I was in
highschool my best friend realized my struggles
( I wasnt laughing at the jokes, etc). She came up
with the idea that when we were out together she
would tell me when a joke was going to be said and
when we were out in a group if I missed something
she would explain to me wat it was I missed and tell
me if it was a sarcastic or literal remark. She would
also kinda give me a nodd when it was appropriate to
say something. fter three years of "coaching" I was
able to get most social questions. I still have difficulty
of when to say things. My biggest issue is coming up
with wat I want to say and the rest of the group is
already 3 topics ahead. In my class right now is a
Professer who likes to tease and it is part of her
personality. So when she is about to tease me she will
give me a wink so I know that its coming.
So,my advice: if you have a really close friend
that you can talk to set up a system so that you
can interact. Eventually you should be able to get
some or most of the social questions."
The adult with partial ACC who posted the original
question replies to Cassie:
"That friend sounds like one in a million Cas. One of my
major issues is that i dont have a close friend or a group
of close friends who I talk to about any of my difficulties,
because they don't understand because they too have their
own social problems. So I'm a bit stuck on the friendship
front. =( I have tried sooo many different settings to try
and make friends but havnt found them yet."
Many parents who have a child with Agenesis of the Corpus
Callosum (or a corpus callosum disorder) understand and can
relate to the difficulties with social skills, making and
keeping a friend or friends, engaging in conversation,
knowing what to say and when to say something and
social interaction with their child's peers that
were expressed by the adult who has partial ACC.
What can you do to help facilitate social skills for someone
who has agenesis of the corpus callosum...is a question that
is asked often by both parents of a child with ACC and some
adults who have ACC.
The corpus callosum is colored in red in the picture above.
The corpus callosum is the largest commissural pathway in
the brain consisting of over 200 million nerve fibers and
allows for communication between the two hemispheres of
the brain. It is the largest single structure in the brain.
Lynn K. Paul, Ph.D. is the founding past President of the
National Organization for Disorders of the Corpus Callosum
and she is also the head of the Corpus Callosum Research
Program at California Institute of Technology (Caltech).
In her 2003 Conference lecture handout Dr. Lynn Paul
together with Janiece Turnbull wrote the following:
"ACC and Adolescence
Around age 12 and through adolescence, the corpus callosum of typical children becomes more efficient and effecive - this results in
the greater complexity of thought, emotion, and relationship that
becomes possible during our teen years
When the corpus callosum is absent or malformed, it is possible that a child who has been developmentally "typical" may begin to lag behind as his or her peers increasingly depend on their corpus callosums
Or if a child with a callosal disorder has been somewhat delayed, the increased social expectations of teenagers may make the child's delays even more obvious"
The quoted information can be found in the 2003 Conference
handout below:
Adolescence and Social Issues in ACC
by Lynn K. Paul, Ph.D. and Janiece Turnbull, Ph.D.
Dr. Lynn Paul appears in the video below and talks about
social skills, ACC and the corpus callosum. More
specifically she says:
"As children our corpus callosum is not completely developed.
It becomes more functional particularly around age 10, 11, 12.
And if you think about what happens for kids around 10, 11, 12,
everything is about social issues, everything is about who said
what about whom, everything is about all that interaction.
Where your typical kids are cruising along and your AgCC kids
are cruising along fairly similarly; suddenly the corpus callosum
start to develop of those typical kids, their social processing
and problem solving and abstract thinking skyrockets very quickly
and our kids don't."
youtube ACC video documentary:
--Dr. Paul's quote is heard at 8:12 in the video--
The California Institute of Technology, currently involved in a Corpus Callosum Research Program states on their website:
"Research indicates that even those individuals with AgCC who function very well have subtle difficulties in social and executive skills that may impact their daily lives."
The California Institute of Technology website also states:
"The impact of AgCC may become more evident as a child reaches puberty. In a typical brain, corpus callosum functioning becomes much more efficient around ages 10-12, as the callosum mylenates. As the corpus callosum becomes increasingly functional in their typically developing peers, children with AgCC often appear to fall behind. Particular areas of difficulty are social understanding, social communication, comprehension of non-literal language (for example vocal inflection and proverbs), problem solving, executive skills (for example organization, flexibility in response to change, and planning), emotion recognition in others, self-awareness and personal insight. People with AgCC may appear somewhat rigid in their interests and socially simple. In this sense, AgCC symptoms may "get worse" with age ... however, often these individuals learn coping skills well into adulthood, so they may also "get somewhat better" with age eventually."
When a child has agenesis of the corpus callosum the
importance of teaching social skills and looking for
opportunities to help the child engage in social interaction
with their peers should begin as early as possible.
Some kids who have ACC receive a weekly social skills class
at school led by a school psychologist and speech therapist.
The use of social stories, guidance, opportunities and
practice interacting socially with their peers in different
social situations, having a lot of repetition, receiving
encouragement and becoming confident in themselves can be
very helpful.
If your child has an Individualized Education Plan (IEP) in
school, social skills goals should be written directly into
your child's IEP along with their academic goals, keeping in
the back of your mind that as they get older and reach the
ages of 10, 11 and 12 you may see a greater need for new
social skills goals and mentorship help in the school, home
and community settings.
1. Getting back to the plea for help (from the adult who has
ACC) for socializing tips and ideas...what types of
intervention can you suggest?
2. What specific methods have you used for your child who
has ACC that are helping them learn social skills and helping
to improve interaction with their peers and encourage
making a friend?
3. What types of social skills goals does your child, who has
ACC, have in their IEP?


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The lifespan of a hearing aid depends a great deal upon the wearer. With proper care—and assuming your hearing doesn't change drastically over time—your hearing aids could last five or six years. If your hearing aids are often exposed to moisture and dirt and you don't clean them regularly, they will not last that long. Also, you may choose to upgrade before your hearing aids actually go bad to take advantage of new technology.
Let's look at some of the factors that will affect the life of your hearing aid.
A Hearing Aid's Worst Enemies
If you are hoping to get a full five or six years out of your hearing aids, you must take proper care of them, which means avoiding the four elements that do the most harm. When these things can't be avoided, you must take the time to clean and dry them thoroughly. A hearing aid's four worst enemies include:
- Shock. Dropping your hearing aids or handling them roughly can break the delicate inner workings of the device. Keeping a storage case anywhere you frequently remove your hearing aids is a good idea for keeping them safe. Don't just put them on a bathroom counter at night. Instead, put them in a case and keep them in a drawer.
- Temperature change. It is not extreme temperatures that damage hearing aids as much as frequent changes from one extreme to another. Going in and out of heated buildings in a cold Pennsylvania winter can create condensation on your hearing aids which can damage them. Be aware of frequent temperature changes and dry off any moisture that develops.
- Moisture. Unless you have invested in a moisture-resistant or waterproof hearing aid, your hearing aids cannot tolerate any kind of wetness. This includes water from rain, hairspray, sweat, a swimming pool, bath, or shower. Take steps to keep them dry when you are in a wet environment and always remove and dry them off when you accidentally get them wet.
- Wax and grit. Earwax and grit will normally build up in your ears and on your hearing aids. Gentle cleaning every day will keep the speakers and ports on your device clear of these damaging substances. If you have spent some time gardening or on the beach, remove your hearing aids and clean them as soon as you can.
Why You May Not Want a Five-Year-Old Hearing Aid
Even if you are diligent and manage to keep your hearing aids in good working order for several years, you may choose to upgrade before they actually fail in order to take advantage of the new features and better technology that emerge every year. Compatibility with cell phones and sound systems, waterproof casings, better sound quality, and sleeker designs may tempt you to trade in your outdated devices. Another reason to get new hearing aids even if your old ones still work is a significant change in hearing that could benefit from a different hearing aid model.
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At Tru-Tone Hearing Aid Centers, we support our clients in whatever path they choose for their hearing aids. We will teach you how to properly care for your hearing aids and provide maintenance and repairs if you want to extend the life of your devices, or we can show you the latest and greatest models as they come out if you are interested in the newest technology. Schedule a free hearing evaluation now to learn more about our services.


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IP Centrex and Unified Messaging On-Premises
When a company makes use of IP Centrex and installs the messaging system as well as the unified messaging solution in-house, IP Centrex and the UM-solution collaborate via the same interfaces and protocols like with "IP Centrex and Unified Messaging in the cloud": T.38, SoftFax and G.711. There are no changes for the user as well: He receives, sends, processes and administers all sorts of messages – e-mails, faxes, voice mails and short messages (SMS) – with his regular e-mail client. The more common variant for companies at the moment is to maintain messaging including unified messaging in-house also when IP Centrex is used. Not only remains the administration of the messaging system in-house, but the data are protected as well. When the employees exchange data with each other, e.g. by e-mail, fax or voice mail, these data remain in-house. If the messaging system – as well as the IP Centrex – is moved to the cloud, the internal electronic communication thus is vulnerable to unauthorized third-party access.
IP Centrex - Yes or No?
However, the sheer technical possibility to move the PBX to the cloud is not an argument for doing so. When a new PBX shall be selected for the company, various solutions are available: conventional ISDN-based PBX, IP-PBX, hybrid solution or IP Centrex. In order to be able to make a decision, the company should define the requirements first. If the PBX on-premises as well as the PBX on-demand are suitable, it must be clarified whether the company is willing in principle to outsource data. If so, the advantages and disadvantages of IP Centrex should be weighed out and assessed: When a company decides in favor of IP Centrex, it does not have to take care of installation, administration or maintenance, but always has the current version of the PBX at its disposal and pays a monthly rate, depending on the number of users. When the company buys a PBX, not only the costs arise for the purchase, but also for installation, administration, administration and the respective updates. In return, the company can adjust the PBX to individual needs, the influence in the field of IP Centrex here are lesser. However, virtual PBX's like IP Centrex are scalable to a great extent; this means no capacity bottlenecks occur. Only one network for voice and data is required. This is the case as well when a company makes use of an IP-PBX on-premise.
The cloud-topic has grown into the PBX-world. Software as well as PBX are available in the cloud. Companies so can outsource almost their entire ITK-equipment. When a company focuses on standards with the selected cloud-solutions, the same is valid as for on-premises solutions: With standard-based solutions, a company is more flexible and well prepared for the future. It can change or add components, switch the cloud-provider, maintain components in-house or change the ITK-structures otherwise. The communication between the components works smoothly, no matter which components are in the cloud or installed on-premises now or in the future.
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George Voyiadjis
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Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering, Louisiana State University
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Advisor: Maciej Bieniek
Research Focus: Voyiadjis' primary research interest is in damage mechanics of metals and metal matrix composites with emphasis on the theoretical modeling and experimental correlation. Research activities of particular interest encompass macromechanical/micromechanical constitutive modeling, experimental procedure for quantification of crack densities, inelastic behavior, thermal effects, interfaces, damage, failure, fracture, and numerical modeling. His experience also includes work on modeling of cyclic plasticity for metals, refined theories for plates and shells, and numerical simulation of cone penetrometers and tunnel boring in clay soils.


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Anglian Prince in 2003 debut
ETOBICOKE, Ontario - Anglian Prince, a reformed claimer who finished second in last year's Queen's Plate, launches his 4-year-old campaign in Sunday's Woodbine feature, a seven-furlong race for $80,000 optional claimers.
Anglian Prince, who graduated with a $25,000 claiming tag at 2, began to blossom when he won a first-level allowance in his final appearance as a 2-year-old. He matured considerably from 2 to 3, pulling off a 23-1 shocker in his fourth start of the year in the Grade 3 Marine Stakes, earning a 101 Beyer Speed Figure.
Anglian Prince subsequently finished third in the Plate Trial Stakes, despite running on a dead rail. In the June 23 Queen's Plate, he rallied wide from six lengths in arrears to finish three-quarters of a length back of longshot winner TJ's Lucky Moon, earning $200,000 in the process.
Anglian Prince then was beaten three-quarters of a length when third in the second leg of the Canadian Triple Crown, the Prince of Wales Stakes at Fort Erie. After finishing sixth at Woodbine in the Sept. 14 McLaughlin Handicap, he was shelved for the year by trainer Mort Hardy.
"We operated on him last fall," Hardy said. "He had a little chip in his knee. He's been training excellent since he came back in."
Jim McAleney has the mount on Anglian Prince, whose last two works were bullets.
Also in the race are Riddell's Creek, Open Concert, Praise From Dixie, Florida Recount, Devil Valentine, Line of Defense, Iwoodificould, Slim Dusty, and Grillhouse.
Praise From Dixie figures to set the pace and could have an uncontested lead. A winner of the 2001 Kennedy Road Stakes by disqualification, Praise From Dixie was second to sharp New York invader Four Alert, when he came off the sidelines in a five-furlong optional claimer March 29. Norm McKnight trains.
Florida Recount missed the top two spots only once in seven starts last year, his first as a runner. He was claimed from his Sept. 25 maiden win for $50,000 by trainer Sid Attard, and earned over $110,000 in his next four starts. He is owned by Tucci Stable.
Open Concert won 5 of 10 starts at Woodbine in 2002. His trainer, Mark Casse, has gotten off to a surprisingly slow start at this meet. Open Concert was a well-beaten fifth after flashing speed while coming off a three-month hiatus at Gulfstream Feb. 28.
Newcomer Iwoodificould won a third-level allowance at seven furlongs the last time he ran, on Jan. 10 at Sam Houston.


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Supplier: NetMotion Wireless
Price: From c£4,676 for 25 devices
Contact: www.netmotionwireless.com
Despite the clear need for businesses to embrace mobile working, security remains one of the biggest concerns. The traditional methods for securing remote access, IPsec and SSL VPNs, both have their pros and cons. IPsec VPNs are better suited to permanent site-to-site connections, as they are hideously complex to manage for mobile workers, while most SSL VPN solutions are appliance-based. Neither copes well with intermittent connections, both are mostly bandwidth unaware, and few models have connection optimisation or quality-of-service (QoS) capabilities.
NetMotion's Mobility XE is a software-only solution that offers all these features and more. It creates highly secure encrypted tunnels and uses security policies to control clients. Workers in the field will appreciate NetMotion's application session persistence (ASP), which allows active sessions to be sustained when, for example, the network link goes down. ASP can keep the session alive - for days even - and will pick up where it left off as soon as network connectivity has been restored.
Mobility XE comprises three software components: a server managing incoming connection requests and policy management; a warehouse to store policies, connection information and mobile client device registration; and the mobility client. The latter is a key component as it takes control of all wired and wireless network interfaces and presents a single virtual interface. All IP traffic passes through the mobility client, giving it total visibility and control over the network traffic. It manages encryption up to 256-bit AES standards and is FIPS 140-2 certified.
Link optimisation is achieved with NetMotion's patented internet mobility protocol (IMP). This reduces the payload significantly when it comes to wireless connections as it leaves the IP header alone, but replaces the TCP header with a user datagram protocol. The IMP header contains information about encryption, packet sequencing, link quality and acknowledgements, yet only adds eight bytes to each packet as opposed to the 62 byte payload added by IPsec.
We found installation on our Windows 2003 system easy enough, with the server and warehouse loaded in around 30 minutes. These components can run together or on separate systems, and you can use warehouse replication for improved fault tolerance. Servers can be clustered with up to 12 in a pool, and each one can manage up to 1,500 concurrent connections.
Policies are easily created from the intuitive management interface and allow you to control how a client behaves, depending on the connection type and traffic conditions. Rule conditions can include SSID keywords and BSSID addresses, allowing you to restrict client hot-spot activities.
We found the ASP roaming features worked particularly well during testing. We used a laptop that had both wired and wireless connections with the latter selected via the mobility client. We started an FTP download and pulled out the wireless PC card after a few minutes. The client acknowledged the lost connection, picked up the LAN link and after re-establishing a connection the FTP transfer resumed without a hitch - all in under five seconds.
To test NetMotion's link optimisation we configured our lab's Network Nightmare WAN simulator to set up a flaky 56Kbps GPRS connection with a 420ms latency and 20 per cent packet loss. With the mobility client bypassed on our test laptop, it took 50 seconds to get a listing of an FTP directory from a server on the LAN, and we then copied a 127KB Word document from the server in 150 seconds. With mobility client reactivated, the file was copied in 107 seconds. We then increased packet loss to 30 per cent to simulate a very poor quality GPRS link. Copying with the mobility client active took 230 seconds, with the client bypassed it took three attempts before we could get a connection to the FTP server and even then the download failed to complete.
Mobility XE is a slick solution to the problems faced by mobile workforces. It provides the tools to ensure productivity isn't affected by poor quality or intermittent network connections.
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For: Policy-based security, unique client utility, link optimisation for improved performance, session persistence, very intuitive management
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Verdict: NetMotion delivers a superb range of features that makes IPsec and SSL VPNs look positively antiquated.


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Posted on Tue Sep 13th, 2011 @ 12:40am by Rear Admiral Relau Chlan (Ret.)
Hey guys,
Activity seems to all have just flatlined these past few days. I'm wondering if something is unclear or you guys aren't liking the mission. I don't think its the latter, but hey, let me know what's up. I hope that you all come to me before there's any problem!
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The Lancaster High School baseball team has honored a host of players for the 2018 season under first-year head coach Trevor Hammond.
The Bruins, 9-11, 3-7 in region play, saluted senior all-region shortstop Austin Catoe as the team MVP.
Catoe, an all-region selection for the third time in his four-year career at LHS, hit .375 with six runs batted in, 11 runs scored and six stolen bases.
The two-time Region III-AAAA champion Lancaster High School boys tennis team celebrated its banner season with its annual awards night May 16.
The Bruins, led by second-year head coach Ray Sapp, went 11-3, including a 9-1 record in region play.
Lancaster's lone region loss came in a 4-2 defeat at York High School, but the Bruins, in the rematch, registered a 6-0 win over the Cougars.
KERSHAW – Andrew Jackson High School seniors Dalton McKittrick and Makaylen Crosby were tabbed as Most Athletic among the AJ 2018 senior class superlatives.
The Volunteers' 2018 athletic awards showed why both senior sports stars garnered the honor.
McKittrick, who has signed to play football at North Greenville University, earned the AJ football MVP. An all-region and all-state selection, McKittrick also played in the annual North-South All-Star football game in Myrtle Beach last December.
The Region IV-AA champion Buford High School golf team placed sixth in the Class AA state tournament at the Mount Vintage Golf Club in North Augusta last week.
The Jackets shot a 341 in the tournament, which was shortened to one day due to rain and thunderstorms.
Caleb Henson shot a 73 to finish fourth in the individual medalist competition. Henson's 73 earned him a Class AA all-state selection.
Anthony "T" Sutton followed with a 79 and Chandler King posted an 89. Michael McCowan finished with a 100.
The Gold generated two scores to take a 12-0 win in the annual Lancaster High School spring football game at Memorial Stadium on Friday afternoon.
The Gold, the LHS offense, struck first as veteran quarterback Kemarkio Cloud hit receiver Phillip Mickles on an 11-yard scoring pass for a 6-0 edge.
Running back Ason'ta Clark set up the scoring drive with a 50-yard dash to the Blue 30.
Nygel Moore had a four-yard run to the Blue 11 to set up Cloud's touchdown pass to Mickles.
Three Lancaster High School Bruins soccer standouts have been named to the All-Region III-AAAA team, including forward Seth Blackmon, defender Jacob Cato and keeper Ben Rivers.
Blackmon, for the LHS season, earned the team's Offensive Most Valuable Player Award with nine goals on the season.
Cato, who received the Assist Leader Award, had a team-high nine assists on the season.
Rivers was the LHS senior keeper and had 108 saves with three shutouts on the season.
Lancaster High School second-year head golf coach Joe Adams, reflecting on the Bruins' Class AAAA state championship, said LHS made the right choice Monday afternoon.
The Bruins, who captured their first-ever state golf championship with a 10-shot win on Tuesday at the Hackler Course at Coastal Carolina, had a choice Monday after the opening round of the two-day tournament.
"They said they wanted to go to the beach," Adams said. "I told them they could go to the beach and have a good time, or go to the driving range and work on their games.
Landrum didn't waste time in wrapping up the Class AA Upper State softball championship on Friday at the Lady Cardinals' field.
Landrum rolled to a 15-0 win over the Lady Jackets in five innings to win the Class AA Upper State championship and a bid to the state title series this week.
The Lady Cardinals scored five runs in the first inning and added two in the second, a pair in the third and six in the fourth to wrap up the Class AA Upstate softball crown.
IRMO - Indian Land High School girls soccer coach Mark Bonda knew challenging 10-time state champion Bishop England for the state championship would be a task.
ILHS, battling the Lower State champion Lady Bishops at less than full strength, would be that much tougher.
The Lady Warriors gave it their all against one of the state's traditional girls soccer powers, but played the bulk of the state title match without two of their top players.
Senior striker Breanna Bishop was lost for the match in the first half with an ACL injury.
The Indian Land High School track teams posted top 10 finishes, including two individual state champions, at the Class AAA state meet on Saturday, May 12, at Spring Valley High School in Pontiac.
ILHS sophomore runner Leah Henry won the state title in the 400-meter dash.
ILHS junior sprinter Marlin Davis highlighted a stellar day with the 200 meters state crown.
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People in Upton Park with pets or those with little ones will surely find our end of tenancy cleaning service really convenient. The main interest is, of course, to keep them safe from harm. If you perform the end of tenancy cleaning by yourself, you will apply stronger cleaning products to achieve the desired results – especially in the kitchen, the bathroom and the toilet. The downside is that these cleaning products contain strong chemicals which may be hazardous to the health of your family members. You can solve the potential problem by keeping them out of the premises, while you clean every room in the house or apartment, but there is still the danger for your own health and one more thing – you'll have to ask for a favour one of your relatives or friends or hire a person to baby-sit them.
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Please join the Denver Woman's Press Club for a networking event at Rocky Mountain PBS on April 9!
On Saturday, April 9, from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m., the Denver Woman's Press Club (DWPC) will present Get Connected, a premiere networking coffee event for writers. DWPC will collaborate with Author U, Colorado Authors' League and Lighthouse Writers to offer services for writers, short presentations, entertainment and resources. The event is designed to encourage creativity, collaboration and mutual support.
To register or receive more information, contact www.dwpconline.org, or call DWPC at 303-839-1519. Registration is $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Free parking is provided.


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Welcome to the Nazareth College Net Price Calculator. We know that you are carefully planning your college search and want the best tools available to help make an informed decision. We believe that after completing your calculation, Nazareth will remain a serious and affordable choice for your college studies. Please note that this calculator is intended for first-time, full-time freshman and will not provide accurate estimates for other students.
How does it work? The calculator estimates your Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) results and combines that with other facts you provide about your academic strengths and interest to estimate the amount of grants, scholarships and other financial aid that is likely to be available to you to attend Nazareth College. Your "net price" is the difference between that amount and the cost of attendance.
The calculator is designed to give you an early indication of how much and what types of financial aid you might qualify for if you were a college freshman attending school full-time in the academic year indicated. It is a tool which we hope will give you a clear picture of options and opportunities so you can make more informed decisions about your college choices.
As you use the calculator, please remember:
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- You must complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) as soon as possible after October 1st of the year you plan to attend college.
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Congrats to Victoria's movie The Secret Market for its IFTA nomination for Live-action short and to Victoria herself for a nomination as Actress in a supporting role for her performance in The Lears. So happy for her!
In addition to the nominations, a new trailer for The Secret Market was released. Check out the clip below and HD screencaptures in the gallery.
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Having studied psychology at university, Susannah went on to work in clinical psychology within the NHS. She developed a strong passion for working within the mental health field and went on to study hypnotherapy to broaden her knowledge. She very quickly found that the technique which had the most powerful impact in effecting change was curative hypnotherapy, a treatment which focuses on identifying and correcting the subconscious cause of a problem.
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NCCJ Moderator's Discourse On Comfort Woman Issue
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If you are looking forward to a career in the healthcare industry, then becoming a nursing aide can be a rewarding option. Massachusetts Department of Health is responsible for managing and regulating the CNA programs in the state. Through the NAT program, aspirants learn fundamentals of nursing and experience hands-on practices at several facilities under the supervision of RNs or LPNs. This prepares them for the competency exams.
Applicants must meet the following requisites to take admittance in the CNA Program programs:
In the state of Massachusetts, a candidate is required to complete 100 hours of program – 75 of a classroom session and 25 of hands-on program and practical experiences under supervision. The completion of nurse aide program qualifies the aspirants for state examination and certification. Cost of CNA Program classes in Massachusetts range from $700-$900. Examination fee is charged separately.
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The course module of CNA program is almost similar in all the states of the USA. The entire program includes a number of subjects that equip aspirants about the roles and responsibilities of a nurse aide. On the whole, it develops the know-how of patient care. The course components that are taught during the program arebasic human anatomy, physiology and psychology, patient hygiene and general grooming, administering medication to patients, taking care of patient's nutritional requirements, knowledge of vital symptoms, emergency procedures, cardio-pulmonary-resuscitation (CPR), infection control, etc.
There are a number of schools in Massachusetts that conduct CNA classes. Here we have provided a complete list for your convenience.
|Name of school
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|Fax No
|Official Website
|American Red Cross of Massachusetts
|139 Main StreetCambridge , MA 02142
|(617) 274-5200
|Community Action Inc. – Haverhill
|145 Essex Street,Haverhill, MA 01832
|(978) 373-1971
|Health Care Program Services (HCTS) Nurse Aide. Class – Fall River
|657 Quarry Street,Fall River, MA 02723
|(508) 672-6800
|Bunker Hill Community College – Boston
|250 New Rutherford Avenue, Boston, Massachusetts 02129
|(617) 228-2000 , (617) 228-2051
|Cape Cod Community College Nursing Assistant Course – West Barnstable
|2240 Iyannough Road,West Barnstable, MA 02668-1599
|(508) 362-2131
|Springfield Technical Community College
|PO Box 9000 Springfield, MA 01102-9000
|(413) 781-7822
|(413) 755-6344
|Blackstone Valley Vocational Regional School District
|65 Pleasant Street Upton, MA 01568
|(508) 529-7758
|Bristol Community College
|777 Elsbree Street,Fall River, MA 02720
|(508) 678-2811
|Greater Lowell Technical School
|250 Pawtucket Boulevard, Tyngsborough, MA 01879
|(978) 454-5411
|Massachusetts Bay Community College- Framingham Campus
|19 Flagg DriveFramingham, MA 01702-5928
|(508) 270-4000
|Middlesex Community College- Lowell Campus
|33 Kearney SquareLowell, MA 01852
|(978) 656-3370, (800) 818-3434
|North Shore Community College
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|(978) 762-4000
|Tri-County Regional Vocational Technical High School
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Dedication for the Friendship Wall
Give a Gift That Endures… Honor a Family Member or Friend with a Garden Brick
Years from now, visitors to the garden will pass by this wall and be delighted to say, "Look, right there, those are my grandparents' names – they helped build this garden."
Community friends prepare to cut the ribbon at the May 20, 2012, dedication for the Friendship Wall. To see more photos from this event,download a one-page pdf file.
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PHOENIX – Nearly three years after the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) changed the flight paths at Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport without notifying the community, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit has ruled in favor of the City of Phoenix and the neighborhoods. In June 2014, the City of Phoenix filed a lawsuit on behalf of all Phoenix neighborhoods, which was followed by a suit brought by several historic Phoenix neighborhoods. The court joined the two lawsuits together.
Today, the court issued an unprecedented opinion and a judgment that FAA violated federal law when implementing the new flight paths in September 2014. The order indicates that the FAA will need to return to the routes in place prior to September 2014 until it conducts a new environmental process. Attorneys for the City of Phoenix are studying the decision to understand the process moving forward regarding what changes will be made and when.
In the Court's written opinion, it agrees with the City and Neighborhoods' argument that FAA approval of the new flight routes in September 2014 was "arbitrary and capricious" and violated the National Historic Preservation Act, the National Environmental Policy Act, and the Department of Transportation Act.
The court ruling states that "by keeping the public in the dark, the agency made it impossible for the public to submit views on the project's potential effects—views that the FAA is required to consider." The ruling goes on to say that "The FAA had several reasons to anticipate that the new flight routes would be highly controversial: The agency was changing routes that had been in place for a long time, on which the City had relied in setting its zoning policy and buying affected homes. The air traffic over some areas would increase by 300%—with 85% of that increase attributed to jets—when before only prop aircraft flew overhead. The FAA found a 'potential [for] controversy' but did not notify local citizens and community leaders of the proposed changes as the agency was obligated to, much less allow citizens and leaders to weigh in."
The Court agreed that the FAA violated its duty to consult with the City in assessing whether the new routes would substantially impair the City's parks and historic sites and that the FAA did not have enough information to find that the routes would not substantially impair these protected areas. The Court opinion states that "The FAA never conveyed the proposed route changes to senior officials in the City's Aviation Department, local officials responsible for affected parks or historic districts, or elected city officials."
The ruling and full court opinion are available on skyharbor.com/flightpaths. Please see the attached quotes from Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton and members of the Phoenix City Council.
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The Los Angeles Art Show opened last night and what a turn out. I had VIP tickets from a dear friend so we got there at 7pm for the pre-opening mixer, and hundreds of others turned out to experience the magic, the vision, and the passion of hundreds of exhibitors from all around the world. From impressionists to gallery dealers, themed fountains and food art, there was so much to see and take in. In fact, I'm going back today for round 2. There was live art, painted faces, tires that were decorated to look like asian art and color color color was blown everywhere across the hall at the Los Angeles Convention Center. I arrived at about 6:30pm and my friend met me shortly thereafter and attendees wore everything from their creative best to traditional wardrobe pieces and people from all walks of life attended, many of them driving for miles to experience the amazing opening.
Los Angeles and Southern California truly have so much to offer when it comes to culture, living, and The California Lifestyle. I'm delighted I got to experience this amazing show and look forward to reporting more back later in the day.
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Achieving like a Victorian
By: Edmund Wang
It was a sunny afternoon at Victoria Junior College (VJC) on 1 March as the cohort of 2012 returned to familiar turf to receive their GCE 'A' Level Examination results. Upon entering the school grounds, we were greeted by the hustle and bustle that typifies many a school on this momentous occasion. Amidst the crowd and excitement, we noticed an enormous banner with the word "VJCTORY" emblazoned across. Now that's school pride, we thought.
As the clock ticked closer to 2pm, we see more excited faces streaming into the school. There was hardly a sliver of anxiousness and the atmosphere was somewhat relaxed as students caught up with both their teachers and schoolmates.
We managed to sit down with two of these students, Brenda Ting and Aneirin Flynn, who were more than happy to share about their VJC experience. When asked about how VJC had helped them to cope with their studies and CCAs, the pair expressed pensive looks, as if recalling fond memories.
"One thing I really appreciate about VJC is that the teachers here are practical in their lessons and treat you like adults. This hones our independence as we're allowed to explore our interests and go beyond our comfort zone. It's a wonderful environment to study in," said Brenda.
Aneirin on the other hand, felt that the company he had in school, more than anything else, had helped him to overcome hurdles. He added, "My schoolmates are very encouraging and supportive, which definitely makes school a lot less stressful, and not to mention more fun!"
Having spent a good two years of their teenage lives in VJC, the duo affirmed that they had witnessed immense personal growth.
Having battled Ball's Palsy among other illnesses during the 'A' Level examination period, Brenda displayed nothing but gratitude towards her supportive classmates and teachers. "I learnt that you have to choose your battles. In life, you can be thrown into a variety of situations but ultimately, it is how you choose to react to and handle them. Nobody has control over your life, except you," imparted the prudent youth.
Aneirin, having come from a culturally diverse family, appreciates and finds comfort in the culture and people at VJC. Aneirin concluded, "I get to interact with peers from all over the world and learn about different cultures and working styles. The friendships you forge here can last a lifetime, so it's definitely a life-changing experience being in VJC."


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The Hands Have It
People are, as I've written before, one of my favorite subjects to photograph. Especially when they are at their work, their posture, their eyes, and their hands say so much. It's a natural human attraction, I think, to be drawn to other humans. It is then my pleasure to turn that attraction into images to share. Here are a few such images, of hands, that I've made over the years.
One of my favorites, I shot this for the Town of Gilbert as part of a long-term photo project documenting scenes and events. The results was tens of thousands of images showing the town as it was and as it was becoming.
Cutting honeycomb with a knife — typical aerospace material. Though the hard details of the honeycomb and the knife are the focus, it is the fingers, straining to hold and to cut, that frame the shot.
A mechanic rests his hands on one of the engines he maintains. Even in repose I am intrigued by the details and, in this case, the contrast between the hard metals and the soft flesh.
The curve of the material is palpable because of how this assembler's hand folds and holds a pad of sandpaper against it.The texture, being smoothed by his effort, and the dust, being collected with the cheesecloth, come through to my hands.
Back to Town of Gilbert — a pancake breakfast at Firehouse Number One. Makes me hungry just looking at it!
In still photos, where speech can't join the conversation, hands are often telling a story of their own. Look for them to tell you one.
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Wheeler, TX, dodged disaster Saturday night as fire fighters contained a nearly 8,000 acre fire that had threatened to engulf the town.
At least two homes and business west of the eastern Panhandle county seat were destroyed and damage was reported to a few buildings in the town according to a spokesman for the Wheeler County Sheriff's Office.
As the fire approached the town, emergency officials evacuated the local hospital and an assisted living center.
Winds approaching 60 miles per hour were reported across the Texas Panhandle Saturday fanning the wildfire and causing dust storms that were blamed for causing multiple accidents. The fire was contained southwest of the town.
Wheeler, located in the eastern Texas Panhandle about 100 miles east of Amarillo and 12 miles west of the Oklahoma border, includes about 1,300 residents.
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BIGDATA: Analytical Approaches to Massive Data Computation with Applications to Genomics
The goal of this project is to design and test mathematically well-founded algorithmic and statistical techniques for analyzing large scale, heterogeneous and noisy data such as those assembled by genetic sequencing. The proposed research is transformative in its emphasis on rigorous analytical evaluation of algorithms' performance and statistical measures of output uncertainty, in contrast to the primarily heuristic approaches currently used in data mining and machine learning.
Research Leads:
Eli Upfal
VISIT project website
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South Korean Student becomes popular online for mimicking British accents
Seong-Jae Kong, known as Korean Billy on YouTube, took an interest in UK's diverse dialects during his year as an exchange student in University Lancashire. On returning back to South Korea, he started a YouTube channel of videos explaining the differences between the varying dialects in Britain. Soon enough, he gained a huge following in both the UK and South Korea on YouTube.
Korean Billy copies accents and explains phrases to educate his viewers in his videos as well. Here's an earlier introduction to the British dialects:
And here is a more recent video of him comparing pronunciations in American English vs British English:
What do you think of his accents? Are they pretty spot on?


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The Third Public Lecture Held
St Mary's organized the third Public Lecture on June 7, 2017 at the SMU Main Campus. The theme of the Lecture was "Medieval Culture and Heritage Sites of Ethiopia" and the Speaker was Professor Samuel C. Walker from the US, currently in Addis Ababa. Professor Walker is keenly interested in promoting heritage for tourism and development. In attendance were some distinguished scholars and representatives of international organizations as well as senior staff and students of SMU. The Lecture was opened with a brief welcoming remark by the President of SMU, Associate Professor Wondwosen Tamrat. The event was jointly organized by Research and Knowledge Management Office and the Department of Tourism and Hospitality Management of the University. The Public Lecture Series will continue in the coming months and will address different thematic areas that have considerable contribution to the development of the country.


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Rockville to Honor Tom Moore on Oct. 19
The city of Rockville is inviting the public to a farewell reception on Oct. 19 for Rockville Councilmember Tom Moore, whose service to the city will end next month.
The reception is scheduled from 5-7 p.m. in the atrium at City Hall, 111 Maryland Ave., before the last Mayor and Council meeting of the term.
Moore is wrapping up his second term on the Mayor and Council, having been first elected in 2011. According to a city news release, Moore has played an active part in community life for a number of years, having served as chairman of Rockville's Compensation Commission and as a member of Peerless Rockville's board of directors, the Town Center Action Team and the board of the West End Citizen's Association.
Moore also served on the city's Traffic and Transportation Commission and was a leader of citizen efforts to get the Rockville Memorial Library fully funded and built on time. He has also volunteered as an ambulance driver and membership committee chairman for the Rockville Volunteer Fire Department.


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By Kanwal Hooda, PAIR Summer Program Manager
PAIR is a partnership: a partnership between the entire community and our enthusiastic team and a partnership between young refugees and our many volunteers. Together we partner to overcome the adversities of adjustment and create hope for a better future. This summer I have been blessed with the opportunity to join this partnership in my capacity as one of the program managers for PAIR's Global Learners summer program. At the beginning of my internship, I arrived at work expecting to create some program activities, enjoy my summer days being a kid with other kids, and pick up some tips about how a non-profit works. PAIR, however, had bigger plans for me.
Within the first two days of my internship, I found myself not only creating activities but helping to design an entire curriculum with an experienced co-program manager. Instead of picking up minimal tips about non-profit work, I learned valuable lessons about making reservations, formulating emails, budgeting expenditures and expanding my knowledge base beyond my imagination.
Outside of the office at our program site, the time I spent with the PAIR students became the highlight of my days. Each day, a new highlight awaited me:
During our outreach efforts to enroll students, we didn't always have students' current addresses because their families often move from the first apartment where they are placed by resettlement agencies. However, we didn't have to worry about anything with our student Masego* at the apartments to lead the way. Not only did he guide us to all the apartments where PAIR students had moved, he also helped translate our reason for visiting to the parents whose children were not home. While there were some students that we couldn't find despite his help, he promised to track them down and bring them to program. No wonder we had twice the number of students show up than expected on the first day!
Another day after program sessions began, we were making flags representing the country with which we most identify (which is not necessarily the country where one was born or raised for the refugee population). One of our students, Alan, was discouraged by another student's lack of interest in his flag. Immediately Prateeb, one of our youngest students, noticed Alan's missing smile and asked him to explain his flag to him instead. Prateeb had been sitting at the same table as Alan for the entire afternoon and had already heard Alan explain his flag multiple times. Yet, when he knew Alan needed cheering up, it didn't matter how many times he had already heard the explanation. He had just become friends with Alan that very morning, yet he exhibited such sensitivity and kindness.
Another program day, all the kids were busy preparing their Bingo sheets with the theme of the day, internet safety. Young Anamika was trying to keep up with the faster-writing older kids around her. Ayodele, another member of Anamika's group, had already finished his bingo sheet and was excited to begin the bingo activity. The following conversation ensued:
Ayodele (to me): When can we start, Miss?
Me: As soon as everyone is done. Look, Anamika is still working on her bingo sheet.
Ayodele (without any hostility or sarcasm): Why is she writing so slowly?
Me: She is the youngest one here. She needs more time and help.
Ayodele: She needs help? I can help her!
And with that he got up from his seat and moved to the seat next to Anamika to help her finish her Bingo sheet.
I am only halfway through my summer internship with PAIR. Tons more planning, executing and frolicking with the kids and their beautiful smiles awaits me and my team and I can't wait to see what the next few weeks have to offer me in partnership with PAIR.
*PAIR uses pseudonyms to protect the identity of our students.


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