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Customer Reviews
Hines Florist
Local Hartsville, SC florist
Local Hartsville, SC florist
Date: May 10, 2022
Name: Kathy M
The flowers were more beautiful in person than they were on the website thank you so much!!
Date: May 09, 2022
Name: Marie C
It is a beautiful arrangement. Love the colors.
Date: Apr 13, 2022
Name: Tammy L
Flowers were beautiful! Will definitely use Hines again!
Date: Feb 28, 2022
Name: John c
Thank you for the most beautiful flower arrangement !!!! Well beyond my expectations
Date: Feb 17, 2022
Name: John C
My order was well above my expectations ! My businesss will be with Hines florist from now on .
Date: Jan 18, 2022
Name: Rodney O
The plant was beautiful and she loves it in her new office!
Date: Sep 13, 2021
Name: Cyntrina M
Arrangement was gorgeous! Thank you for personally delivering this to Sam & Amani.
Date: Sep 10, 2021
Name: Charles F
It is always difficult to order flowers from a distance but the pictures I received were wonderful. Thank you so much.
Date: Jun 18, 2021
Name: MINNIE B
They were gorgeous.
Date: Apr 08, 2021
Name: Nannie Ruth L
They are gorgeous.
Date: Mar 27, 2021
Name: Jessica L
This florist is always super kind and sends beautiful bouquets when I order them. I have been using them for years and it's always perfect.
Date: Jul 21, 2020
Name: Kay W
Flowers were gorgeous! Easy online ordering! Thank you so much!
Date: Jun 25, 2020
Name: Naomi D
Service was good. Flowers were delivered in a timely manner and to the correct location, the day it was promised.
Date: May 29, 2020
Name: Cathy T
I was not able to attend a funeral due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, your online services made easy for me to send flowers to my family member during bereavement. Thank you.
Date: May 26, 2020
Name: Jeanette E
Beautiful flowers for 2 wks; my son said customer service was excellent. Thank you for making Mother's Day special for me.
Date: May 18, 2020
Name: Ann M
The flowers were lovely. Lasted for a week. Loved them! Thank you!
Date: Mar 26, 2020
Name: Jessica M
The order was easy to make online. The recipient says the flowers lasted a long time and were beautiful!
Date: Feb 18, 2020
Name: Jerry N
Hines was wonderful. Even though my wife placed a late order, they were able to deliver a surprise to me same day. I greatly appreciate how easy it was for my wife and how friendly all the people at Hines have been.
Date: Jan 06, 2020
Name: LAVERNE J
Your service is exceptional!
Date: Mar 10, 2019
Name: Kristen H
Wonderful service. Went above and beyond to deliver my flowers. Was very impressed by how well dressed the gentleman was that delivered the flowers. Very professional. Great service
Date: Mar 08, 2019
Name: K P
One of the most beautiful arrangements I have ever received! Thank you for your excellent work.
Date: Mar 08, 2019
Name: Keona k
Great customer service
Date: Sep 07, 2018
Name: RIta C
Flowers arrived fresh and beautiful. Very satisfied!
Date: May 14, 2018
Name: Angela M
The arrangement was gorgeous. It was sent by my husband who was out of state for Mothers Day. I was at my mom's house in Hartsville, SC. So not our usual situation, not our usual address and not our usual florist. We could not have been more pleased. Hines - hit it out of the park! Big win! Thank you!
Date: Apr 18, 2018
Name: Denise T
The folks at Hines were great to work with. Thank you!
Date: Mar 26, 2018
Name: Jessica T
Hines made a beautiful bouquet for my grandmother and delivered it the same day. Their website was super easy to work with and they sent a delivery update. Thank you!
Date: Sep 15, 2017
Name: shari s
Sent a plant, balloon, and snacks to my daughter who was attending college out of state. Miss Delores was extremely kind and professional and the gifts were perfect.
Date: Jul 04, 2017
Name: Alicia P
Excellent service and same day derlivery thanks
Date: May 16, 2017
Name: Diana S
A very professional and efficient business! Easy ordering online and my mother could not stop talking about how beautiful the flowers were. I have used Hines twice and will definitely be doing so again!
Date: Feb 18, 2017
Name: Lydia P
Delores, thank you. One of the girls at the visitation send a picture of the Clemson flowers for Dr Lawhon. Beautiful, perfect mix of orange and purple. The Lawhons loved them. thanks again for your help.
Date: Jan 21, 2017
Name: Don W
I looked up Hines online but called because I was ordering the flowers to be sent to my wife's work and I am in another state currently. Dolores helped with the process once I explained the situation. She could not have been more helpful or more pleasant. She assured me that the flowers would reach my wife as we discussed. Thank You so much
Date: Jul 08, 2016
Name: Susan W
Dealing with a florist miles away from my home is always a frightening experience. Not any more!!!! This florist is a treat to deal with! It was easy to order on-line and when the deliveryman delivered the flowers he was the nicest person that could ever be. He even wished our grandchildren good luck in their opening night on stage at the local summer theatre camp. I will positively use this florist again. Personal service great and flowers were lovely!!!
Date: May 20, 2016
Name: Sandra S
The bouquet exceeded expectations!
Date: Apr 07, 2016
Name: Peggy E
If you are in need of a florist look no further. I live in Michigan and wanted to send flowers to a funeral home in Hartsville, SC. I am always nervous when ordering flowers from out of state because you really do not know what will be sent. I was so happy!! The flowers were very fresh, beautifully arranged and delivered in a timely manner. Thank you!!
Date: Feb 25, 2016
Name: Joshua A
Hines made the ordering process quick and easy. They were the only florist in the area that gave me such a vast variety of plants and flowers to order online.
Date: Sep 21, 2015
Name: Ashlyn B
My family sent me a flower arrangement for my birthday. However, Hines forgot the birthday balloon that accompanied the flowers. My mother contacted them about the balloon and they gave her a great deal of credit for her next purchase. Great customer service and beautiful flowers. Thank you.
Date: May 24, 2015
Name: Michael S
Excellent service & sameday delivery. Basket was exactly as advertised. Thank you!!!
Date: May 21, 2015
Name: Kimberly L
I could not have been happier, they were swamped with Mother's Day orders and still got my symathy order out the door. The flowers were beautiful. Hines Floris is great. I highly recommend them.
Date: Apr 18, 2015
Name: Tascha I
I used Hines florist to send my aunt a flower arrangement of their choice of cut flowers. I want to say a big thanks to them for the beautiful job they did and for the wonderful customer service I received over the telephone This florist deserves a 5 ++++ review????
Date: Apr 18, 2015
Name: Tascha I
I used Hines florist to send my aunt a flower arrangement of their choice of cut flowers. I want to say a big thanks to them for the beautiful job they did and for the wonderful customer service I received over the telephone This florist deserves a 5 ++++ review????
Date: Feb 27, 2015
Name: Kerri C
I've used Hines numerous times for our mother in nursing facility. They are wonderful and go out of their way to to get the best arrangements delivered. Would always use them for our Hartsville flowers.
Date: Feb 24, 2015
Name: Kathy C
As flower-shop owner myself I was amazed at such a beautiful standing spray for my husband's aunt. We traveled to the service and I always am amazed when I see quality craftsmanship. Thank You for your amazing floral work. Kathy Caples McGrath's Ivy League Florist Hanahan SC
Date: Feb 23, 2015
Name: Michele K
You guys were amazing and my friend loved her flowers if I send her anymore I will be foing through you guys again!!
Date: Oct 21, 2014
Name: FJ K
Flowers arrived when requested, and recipient was pleased with the arrangement. Thank you!
Date: Apr 23, 2014
Name: Eddrick K
Customer Service-Excellent, Arrangement-Awesome, Delivery-Prompt. You guys rate beyond 5 stars. Recipient loved the flowers. Keep up the excellent work. Thanks.
Date: Apr 23, 2014
Name: Eddrick K
Customer Service-Excellent, Arrangement-Awesome, Delivery-Prompt. You guys rate beyond 5 stars. Recipient loved the flowers. Keep up the excellent work. Thanks.
Date: Apr 16, 2014
Name: Voncile H
You came highly recommended by a friend. I don't live in Harstville. Haven't been in contact with the recepient in years, but wanted to send something after hearing about their loss. I appreciate your prompt update after delivery. Didn't send see the arrangement, but received thank you card from the recipient. Thanks.
Date: Mar 31, 2014
Name: Emanuel S
I cantell you that Hines Florist is the best for any and all occasions. The most beautiful arrangements(silk,potted, etc.Also Palm Branches and cemetary arrangements).You will be satified.
Date: Mar 03, 2014
Name: Joseph S
Floral arrangements were fresh and beautiful just as depicted in the brochure. We were very pleased with the overall quality. They were indeed beautiful.
Date: Oct 11, 2013
Name: Sandra A
Being that I am from MI I did not know much about the local florists in Hartville but I do know that the recipient of my order was very pleased with the Pamper Me Basket and the Life of the Party flower arrangement - thank you Hines for make a special occassion SPECIAL!
Date: Aug 20, 2013
Name: Tonie J
Date: Jun 21, 2013
Name: Nadine F
Excellent job. Thanks!
Date: Apr 04, 2013
Name: Kathy S
Date: Apr 04, 2013
Name: Kathy S
Date: Mar 10, 2013
Name: Param P
Andre, these are just gorgeous! You are SUCH a tanlet. I'll be posting this link on Facebook. Congratulations on you amazing eye. Love the shots of the shoes! And the buttons. And the overhead shot of the table. And . And . All divine xxx
Date: Apr 11, 2012
Name: Claudia P
Mr. Carl, I was told the Peace Lilly was beautiful and huge. Many thanks to you for filling my last minute request and seeing that the arrangement made it to its destination on time.
Date: Apr 11, 2012
Name: Claudia P
Mr. Carl, I was told the Peace Lilly was beautiful and huge. Many thanks to you for filling my last minute request and see that the arrangement got to its destination on time. Thanks again!!
Date: Oct 05, 2011
Name: Gracye G
I'm not easily impressed. . . but that's imperssing me! :)
Date: Aug 25, 2011
Name: Geraldine H
Sis-in-law took a pic of the arrangement so we could see it. Beautiful!!!
Date: Jun 20, 2011
Name: Eddie M
very simple ,to the point and that is what i like
Date: May 24, 2011
Name: jedediah M
I was contact by the CSR regarding a substitute flower & approved the option. I appreciated the professional Cust. Service & the recipient loved the arrangement they received.
Date: Feb 07, 2011
Name: Dolores C
Thank you for your customer service, in a time where such service is lacking, we are greatful.
Date: Oct 07, 2010
Name: David B
Great service. pretty flowers. will use again.
Date: Oct 02, 2010
Name: Kim A
Great service and beautiful plant....Thank you!
Date: May 12, 2010
Name: Lori A
My sister said the arrangement was beautiful and folks commented on them. Thank you!
Date: Apr 05, 2010
Name: Sherralyn J
Great - thank you !
Date: Sep 07, 2009
Name: Aleida (Lee) D
On two occassions I needed to send my parents an arrangement to Lamar SC and not knowing who to call I went on-line and saw Hines Florist listed, checked their display and decided to call them. My parents said on each occassion the arrangements were beautiful and fresh.
Date: Aug 04, 2009
Name: Robert E
I was told that the flowers were beautiful, I wasn't there to see them.


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Top 4 Most Popular Blogging Trends In 2019
- Updated On 31/10/2019
- Author : Ram kumar
- Topic : Blogging
- Short URL : https://hellboundbloggers.com/?p=67188
Blogging for businesses and individuals remains the best way to promote your brand. The platform has experienced exponential growth with new trends emerging every year. 2019 is not any different from life-changing trends that are transforming the perception of followers and boosting your profile as a blogger. If you are struggling with your schoolwork, allow a professional dissertation team to help you complete the work fast, and get the best grades.
The blog space is becoming increasingly competitive as individuals and businesses seek to boost their presence. Blogging platforms have also added more features to assist bloggers and also make their platforms more competitive. These blogging platforms are also looking for new ways to attract traffic to their platforms.
In 2019, certain behaviors and trends have been noted among the most competitive bloggers. They highlight the habits that are keeping them on top of their game and enabling bloggers to attract more attention. Here are some of the trends.
Going Live
Live streaming on social media and blog spaces is the latest trend in the market. Live streaming places the blogger and the viewer or follower at the center of the activity happening. For instance, a travel blogger can showcase the places he or she is visiting in real-time. The live-feed may be announced, or the blogger will stream spontaneously.
Live streams are extremely engaging. Followers like the video, comment, and can even invite their friends to watch. The blogger makes live commentaries about a place or event. Companies are using this feature and trend to launch products and communicate with followers in real-time. Games and sporting events are also being streamed live on social media. The video is then saved for interested fans to access it in the future.
Inviting Guest To Your Blog
The guest post is one of the fastest-growing blogging trends in 2019. This is a collaborative approach to blogging aimed at tapping into the resources and followership of other people. An example is where two associated brands share the content of each other. If a blogger has a million followers, while the other has a million, a joint project will be shared with a total of 2 million followers.
Guest posts also help to improve traffic to your website and also grow your fan base. People who did not know your brand will notice you and even click on your blog or social media platform once they see your content on a page. It also enhances your creativity and provides readers or followers with dynamic content.
Visually Appealing Content
The age of reading through lengthy and continuous text is gone. Readers today are looking for simple content or a format that is both easy to extract information and understand. Bloggers are, therefore, moving away from lengthy or voluminous text to a combination of videos, images, and text.
Images can be used to replace a thousand words when explaining a process or procedure. The interruption of a white reading plate with images or videos also makes your content more appealing. Engaging the eyes and minds of your readers when they are consuming content on your website will make the message memorable.
Engage With Your Followers
Top bloggers are going beyond the provision of content. They are providing an opportunity for their readers and followers to participate in shaping the content on their websites. The audience is participating by sharing their views and even forming part of the discussion.
The call to action will be more powerful if the blog meets the expectations of your readers. Ask the readers relevant questions, provide a chance for them to like your content, leave comments, and even share the content on other platforms. The readers or followers will feel like a part of your blog. They become part of the community and will invite their friends and peers. The approach makes your blog more popular.
Blogging platforms are providing a chance for multiple format content. Updating or uploading your content on multiple platforms is also a growing trend. Keep up with the trends to boost your blogging profile.
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Top 10 Online Advertising Platforms In Nigeria
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Advertising is a marketing tactic involving paying for space to promote a product, service, or cause. The actual promotional messages are called advertisements, or ads for short. The goal of advertising is to reach people most likely to be willing to pay for a company's products or services and entice them to buy.
Before choosing a online platform, it is important to consider your target audience, affordable rates and popularity of the platform. Some benefits of advertising are:
(1) introduces a new product in the market, (2) expansion of the market, (3) increased sales, (4) fights competition, (5) enhances good-will, (6) educates the consumers, (7) elimination of middlemen, (8) better quality products, (9) supports the salesmanship.
Here are Top 10 online advertising platforms in Nigeria:
- Google AdWords:
Goggle AdWords is still the best platform to advertise online universally. However, if your target audience are nigerians or people based in Nigeria, you should consider Google AdWords . Google AdWords are often called Google Ads and they are on almost every blog in Nigeria. Aside this, your Ads will be seen by millions.
- Facebook:
This is another good platform. Alot of Nigerians actively use facebook. With facebook ads, you can even target your adverts to display only to a certain age group and country.
- Awa mart:
It is one of the best free and promising classified ads website in Nigeria. You get to advertise your business and services all for free. It is a good platform for small business owners as it helps them advertise their services.
- Naij.com:
It is a Nigerian targeted website with a variety of contents like lastest Nigerian news, health articles and entertainment. Their traffic is quite high, so try out Naij.com if you're targeting the Nigerian audience.
- Vanguard Newspaper :
It is one the popular newpapers in Nigeria, They have great traffic as well as they offer free newson their website You can place your ads there to reach outto a lot of Nigerians.
- Linda ikeji's blog:
She is a Nigerian blogger who is well known for her successful entertainment blog. Her blog gets massive traffic from Nigerians everyday. Placing ypur ads there is a good way to reach your target audience.
- Instagram:
It is one of the most popular social media platforms. Many Nigerians especially the younger population use instagram actively.
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- Nairaland:
Nairaland is te largest and most visited forum with over a million page views per dayin Nigeria. With nairaland, you can reach out to many Nigerians as over 75% of its vistors are Nigerians.
- Pulse.ng:
Pulse is another popular newspaper in Nigeria. With such affordable rates, it is a really good platform to advertise one's business.
- The Sun newspaper :
It is among the most read newspapers in Nigeria. One gets to target a lot of Nugerians if one advertises there.
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Number 10 – Train Trip from Sevastopol to Lviv, Ukraine 2011
This remains as my longest train ride to date. 27-hours with one change of trains at Simferopol. The journey started in the Crimea, the disputed region that has now been annexed to Russia.
It was a wonderful trip from south to north travelling in an open carriage with berths laid out in clusters of six.
Memorable for several reasons including an incident regarding a missing pillow, comradeship as we shared food and drink with other travellers and a rather stiff backside!
Lviv was a very worthy destination to visit too.
Number 9 – Christmas in Krakow
Christmas 2019 was spent in Krakow and following previous times abroad on 25th December in Paris & Prague, we had a wonderful time.
The lovely city was bedecked in decorations & lights and there was a great spirit to the place.
As in Prague, Christmas Eve was the evening for the big meal and we followed this with a beautiful Midnight Mass service at Saint Mary's Church on the Old Town Market Square.
You can watch a very nice rendition of Silent Night on my Youtube channel.
The square was also home to the excellent Christmas market. All the usual stalls, a marvellous tree and an all round gorgeous setting.
We also paid to go and see a carol concert at the church of St Peter & St Paul in the city. It was blessed cold but we were warmed by some atmospheric musicians & singers.
You can watch a couple of carols on my Youtube channel by clicking O Come All Ye Faithful and Silent Night.
Number 8 – Huskie & Reindeer Sledding in Norway
In January 2018 Mrs Wilbur and I toured Norway starting in Oslo and ending in Tromso via fabulous train and bus journeys from Trondheim, Fauske & Narvik.
Tromso is above the Arctic Circle and has a stunning fjord setting. We also witnessed a wonderful morning moon.
The journeys themselves were truly memorable (see part one describing similar journeys I took in 1989 & 92).
However it was the sledding trips that earned top marks. The look on Mrs Wilbur's face was priceless! Watch some dog sledding HERE.
Number 7 – Watching Football in South America
2018 also saw Mrs Wilbur & I visiting Argentina, Uruguay & Brazil.
I have always wanted to see top flight football in South America so I got tickets to go and see Independiente in Buenos Aires (the first club of Manchester City legend Sergio Aguero), followed by a match at Rio's iconic Maracana.
The football was not actually that great, but that was not the point. I loved both experiences all the same.
Number 6 – Learning About the Revolution in Cuba
We went to Cuba for a big birthday for Mrs Wilbur in January 2017. I really loved the country, especially Havana.
It was learning all about the famous Revolution and visiting such historic sites as the main square in Santiago where Fidel Castro gave his victory speech, Che Guevara's mausoleum and museum and the Revolution museum in the capital that fascinated me most.
Fidel Castro had actually been buried in a cemetery just outside Santiago de Cuba only 3-weeks before our visit. We therefore went to pay our respects at his simple grave. Whilst there we witnessed the hourly changing of the guard ceremony (watch it HERE).
Coming next – numbers 5 to 1.


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One of the perks of being a librarian is to attend events in which the newest picture books are introduced to the world. I recently spent a day attending the SLJ Picture Book Palooza event of the year. This is an online event in which librarians and teachers are acquainted with the authors and illustrators of these lovely gems entering the world for the first time. One gem that I did find and want to share is The Station Cat, a perfect picture book for middle school.
If you would like to attend this year, be sure to click either picture and sign up. It is FREE, FREE, FREE to teachers, librarians, and more.
This year I am planning on visiting so many authors, illustrators, and publishers' virtual meetings and booths. However, I believe my major focus is going to be attending the virtual meeting with Andi Diehn. I can't wait to delve into this picture book.
If you would love to grab your copy beforehand, please click here.
Program Description: Meet Andi Diehn, author of MAMA'S DAYS, a vivid and heartwarming tale –"Some days Mama is bright like the yellow part of a rainbow. Other days, Mama is flat like the scratched surface of our wooden table. So I tell Mama a story…"A young girl spins a tale about a misunderstood dragon as she navigates her way through her mother's unpredictable emotions. (Reycraft).
Please join us if you can. If you aren't able to, don't worry. I will soon write another blog post letting you know all about the exciting picture books for middle school this upcoming school year.
SLJ Picture Book Palooza
After attending each year, I chuckle when I hear someone say picture books are only for very young children. To me, it's like someone strolling past a bookstore saying there's nothing in there but a bunch of old books. Ahh. If they could only perceive the magical worlds they just paced past that both young and old would enjoy.
The Creation of a Perfect Picture Book
Attendees are able to listen to how books are created through the minds of the authors. I loved each moment. One particular moment was when a distinguished author said while she was writing a biography, she kept hearing a voice. She said the voice said many times, "I didn't talk that way." As the voice got louder and louder in her mind, she did more research. It was then she realized that the person's "at home" voice was very different than the one the public knew. To me, this was incredible. It was also a good lesson on how important "voice" is in our writing.
The Perfect Picture Book Must Include Illustrations
Another aspect of the event that I loved was listening to and watching the illustrators. I perceive illustrators as just as important as authors. Many times, the illustrator seems to take a back seat to the writing of a book.
However, I feel if we could place more emphasis on the illustrations, it would pull in the reluctant readers that we seem to lose. This is especially true when we introduce chapter books and novels to our students.
Visual-Spatial Learners
In addition, illustrations draw in the interest of the artistic students. In the publishing world, there is a little secret. Did you know that 60% of the story is only told through words, and that the other 40% is told through the illustrations? For example, the author shouldn't write "The sky was gloomy when the child entered the beautiful garden." The job of expressing the gloomy sky and the beauty of the garden is placed on the illustrator, not the author.
Magical Creation of Flowing Words
I will always say over and over again, picture books, or storybooks as I call them, are not only for the ones who are just beginning to read, but for all who love a good story, no matter the age. It's for all who want to fall into another world and stop time until the magical creation of flowing words slowly comes to an end.
Storybooks to me are like short movies. They gently pull you in at the beginning, holding your emotions as they rise and fall, all the while carrying you tenderly to the end. It's at this point in which you feel like you will never be the same person you were before you opened those well-written illustrated pages.
The Station Cat, by Stephen Hogtun
The Station Cat, by Stephen Hogtun, does just this. I was introduced to this and many other picture books this year.
The Station Cat is a story that begins its journey in a world full of grayness, void of any colors or joy at a busy, lonely train station. As the story progresses, we are introduced to a colorful kitten, a lonely, starving, little lady that no one pays any mind to. However, as time drifts past, one by one, slowly, ever so slowly, the sad passengers begin to notice her. As they do and begin to show her empathy, they realize how much this one little kitten changes them and opens their life up to a more colorful world.
Publisher's Synopsis of The Station Cat:
A stunning picture book about the power of hope.
A lonely little kitten wanders into a dull, gray station, full of dull, gray people. Her colorful fur and bright green eyes bring warmth and life to this weary place, and soon people begin to notice the kitten. As she learns about the different travelers and their struggles from loss and loneliness, the little kitten wants to help fill their world with hope and color, too.
In this timely and important book, author and illustrator Stephen Hogtun shows young readers the pride and sense of purpose that can come from helping others.
The Station Cat, by Stephen Hogtun, is the perfect book to bring the beauty and hope of a well-written story into your classroom. Full of beautifully written similes and metaphors, Hogtun's writing takes the reader through a delightful journey. Warning: have your tissues nearby for the ending. Better yet, watch the faces of your students when they reach that final destination. Believe me, they will be given the priceless gift of empathy for others and how this empathy can truly make the world around them a more colorful place.
The Art of Illustrating a Picture Book
One thing my daughter, who is a teacher as well, emphasizes is that not all children have the same interest. This is so true. For this reason, I pay just as much attention to the beautifully crafted illustrations for the budding artist in the class. Most of the time, if I have a reluctant reader, I go the other direction, and introduce them to the beauty of the paintings, the use of color, the light strokes, the heavy emphasis of the paint brush here and there. This opens up worlds of art for them, thus bringing them into the world of books too.
Colors Are Extremely Important
In the story, The Station Cat, perfect picture book for middle school, not only does Hogtun write the words, he brings those words to life through his beautiful illustrations. This is particularly true in the area of color. In the beginning, the young kitten is the only one full of color, or as we may imagine, full of hopes and dreams. Everyone else is dull, void of color, and life. As the story progresses, things begin to change. Color begins to flow through to the lonely passengers drifting by.
This is one of those beautifully constructed books in which we could easily take away the words to only imagine the story through its illustrations. For the reluctant readers, placing emphasis on the illustrations will open up worlds for them as well.
As a librarian, there are many joys with my job. I love being the first to view new books as they begin their journey. For I know the next ones to view them will be through the hands of my students. I love the classics. However, I put just as much, if not more emphasis on the newer books emerging from the presses. I know The Station Cat will be much loved along its journey.
If you ever get a chance to virtually attend next year's SLJ Palooza of Picture Books, please do. It will open your heart to the world of picture books. Furthermore, t will also open up the possibilities of what you can do with them in middle school. Please do not let the age limits on these books stop you. I did check the age limit for The Station Cat. They recommended eight for the oldest reader. I dare to disagree. In my tender older age, I enjoyed every moment. I can only imagine the lessons I can create from its pages. Please consider attending next year's event and let this wonderful world of perfect picture books open up for you as well.
If you would like to learn more about reading picture books in middle school, please visit our other blog post…
5 Picture Books to Read and Use in the Middle School Classroom


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Epidermal growth factor (EGF) stimulated the rapid accumulation of inositol trisphosphate in WB cells, a continuous line of rat hepatic epithelial cells. Since we previously had shown that EGF stimulates EGF receptor synthesis in these cells, we tested whether hormones that stimulate PtdIns(4,5)P2 hydrolysis would increase EGF receptor protein synthesis and mRNA levels. Epinephrine, angiotensin II, and [Arg8] vasopressin activate phospholipase C in WB cells as evidenced by the accumulation of the inositol phosphates, inositol monophosphate, inositol biphosphate, and inositol triphosphate. A 3-4-h treatment with each hormone also increased the rate of EGF receptor protein synthesis by 3-6-fold as assessed by immunoprecipitation of EGF receptor from [35S]methionine-labeled cells. Northern blot analyses of WB cell EGF receptor mRNA levels revaled that agents linked to the phosphoinositide signaling system increased receptor mRNA content within 1-2 h. A maximal increase of 3-7-fold was observed after a 3-h exposure of EGF and hormones. The phorbol ester, 12-O-tetradecanoylphorbol 13-acetate (TPA), which activates protein kinase C also stimulated EGF receptor synthesis. Pretreatment of WB cells for 18 h with high concentrations of TPA 'down-regulated' protein kinase C and blocked TPA-directed EGF receptor mRNA synthesis. In contrast, the effect of EGF on EGF receptor mRNA levels was not significantly decreased by TPA pretreatment. Epinephrine-induced increases in EGF receptor mRNA were reduced from 4- to 2-fold. Similarly, 18 h TPA pretreatment abolished the effect of TPA on EGF receptor protein synthesis but did not affect EGF-dependent receptor protein synthesis. The 18-h TPA pretreatment diminished by 30-50% the induction of receptor protein synthesis by epinephrine or angiotensin II. We conclude that in WB cells EGF receptor synthesis can be regulated by EGF and other hormones that stimulate PtdIns(4,5)P2 hydrolysis. In these cells, EGF receptor synthesis appears to be regulated by several mechanisms: one pathway is dependent upon EGF receptor activation and can operate independently of protein kinase C activation: another pathway is correlated with PtdIns(4,5)P2 hydrolysis and is dependent, at least in part, upon protein kinase C activation.
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Energous Corporation Adds Dan Fairfax to its Board of Directors
Former Brocade executive brings extensive financial management leadership to his new role
SAN JOSE, CA / ACCESSWIRE / April 8, 2019 / Energous Corporation (NASDAQ: WATT), the developer of WattUp, a revolutionary wireless charging 2.0 technology, today announced the addition of Dan Fairfax to its board of directors, effective immediately. Fairfax joins Energous' board with more than 25 years of financial and operational leadership experience at technology companies including Brocade Communications Systems, which was acquired by Broadcom in 2017, and Foundry Networks, among others.
"We are pleased to welcome Dan Fairfax as the newest member of our board of directors and value his extensive experience and business acumen, working at companies such as Brocade and Foundry Networks," said Stephen R. Rizzone, president and CEO of Energous Corporation. "Fairfax joins us at an exciting time for the company as wireless charging 2.0 begins to take hold and we continue to execute upon our mission of bringing true wireless charging 2.0 to market."
Fairfax is a seasoned executive who has served in a variety of financial management and operational leadership roles throughout his career. He most recently served as senior vice president and chief financial officer at Brocade through its acquisition by Broadcom. At Brocade, Fairfax also served as the company's vice president of global service and support, and as vice president of business operations, following Brocade's acquisition of Foundry Networks, where he was chief financial officer. Prior to that role, he served in various senior financial management positions at companies such as GoRemote Internet Communications, Ironside Technologies, Acta Technology, NeoVista Software, and Siemens and Spectra-Physics. In addition to serving on Energous' board, he is a member of the board of directors for Saama Technologies.
"In an industry expected to be worth more than $20 billion by 2023 according to research, I see tremendous market opportunity for Energous with its full spectrum portfolio of products that span silicon chips, antennas, software and a regulatory-approved technology that is mass-production ready," said Dan Fairfax, board of directors member at Energous Corporation. "I look forward to contributing to Energous' board discussions, drawing on my technology industry experience to provide strategic counsel as the company progresses in the years ahead."
To learn more about Energous, please visit Energous.com or follow the company on Twitter, Facebook and LinkedIn.
About Energous Corporation
Energous Corporation (NASDAQ: WATT) is leading the next generation of wireless charging - wireless charging 2.0 - with its award-winning WattUp® technology, which supports fast, efficient contact-based charging, as well as charging over-the-air. WattUp is a scalable, RF-based wireless charging technology that offers substantial improvements in contact-based charging efficiency, foreign object detection, orientation freedom and thermal performance compared to older, coil-based charging technologies. The technology can be designed into many different sized electronic devices for the home and office, as well as the medical, industrial, retail and automotive industries, and it ensures interoperability across products. As a systems solutions company, Energous develops silicon-based wireless power transfer (WPT) technologies and customizable reference designs. These include innovative silicon chips, antennas and software, for a large variety of applications, such as smartphones, fitness trackers, hearables, medical sensors and more. Energous received the world's first FCC Part 18 certification for at-a-distance wireless charging, and the company has more than 180 awarded patents/allowed applications for its WattUp wireless charging technology to-date. For more information, please visit Energous.com.
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SOURCE: Energous Corporation
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Above all, we believe in the power of story. Every one of us is a product of the stories we tell, the stories we are told, the stories we dream, and those we share. Nothing can enlighten and challenge our perspectives with more impact than an honest, well-crafted narrative. This is why we think unity and progress begin with experiencing and sharing more meaningful stories with one another.


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2021 Bullet Journal Setup - Simple and Minimal
Welcome to the first post of 2021 here on The European Closet! And we're starting off with a favorite of mine: a bullet journal setup!
2020 was my first full year bullet journaling and I have to say I've loved every single bit of it. I'm not an artsy person but my bujo helped me not only to stay organized but also to be a bit more creative on my day-to-day life.
Related: A Look Inside My Bullet Journal
When it was time to decide my planning method for 2021, I didn't even think twice. I got another Leuchtturm 1917 notebook (this time in light pink) and got to work.
I thought of trying out another notebook brand to use as my bujo, mainly because Leuchtturm 1917 notebooks have 80gsm paper, which is very thin, but I ended up going with it anyway. Why? Because they were the only brand I found that had 250-page notebooks that wouldn't cost me a kidney. They are still kind of pricey for a notebook, but luckily I got mine on Black Friday, so I got a discount.
But enough about me rambling, let's get right into what you're here for: my setup.
Cover Page
This year, I decided to steer away from colors on my bullet journal. The only colors you will see on this setup is black and grey.
As far as drawings go, I've kept it pretty simple with only a few super simple botanical drawings here and there. I thought about going draw-less but then I thought the spreads were missing something.
For my cover page, I just wrote hello 2021 and added two branches on each side.
On the left side, I added my key. I know this key by heart at this point but I decided to add it anyway.
Future Log
Before we continue, I just wanted to tell you that I will not be showing all the spreads on my setup because some pages have sensitive info. They are boring spreads anyway, so don't worry.
For my future log, I kept it super simple. I adapted the future log spread I did on my 2020 bujo to make it fit the style I'm going for on this one.
I used a total of 4 pages for this future log. I just wrote 3 months on each page and listed out the days vertically. To make it easier to visualize weeks on this spread, I highlighted the weekends with a grey Zebra Mildliner.
Related: 30 Bullet Journal Page Ideas You Can Create Right Now
Shows To Watch & Reading List
Next up we have my shows to watch and books to read spreads. As you can see from the image, I pretty much haven't filled them in because I just couldn't be bothered. But I will get to it.
I love these spreads because I'm always getting book and show recommendations from friends, family and just people online and I like to jot them down so I don't forget.
Again these spreads are super simple and all done with just a pen. This is the style that I like the most and that makes sense to me.
Instagram Growth & Top Performing Posts
We're finally getting into the blog/ social media related spreads.
I created an Instagram growth tracker to keep track of @theeuropeancloset's growth throughout the year. My goal is to get to 10k by the end of the year so this is a good spread to help me keep track of things.
Next to it, I have my top-performing posts page. I decided to create this page after seeing it on the DaisyButter blog. She too has a page like this on her bullet journal so I thought why not?
The goal of this spread is for me to see which posts you guys like the month in any given month. That will help me create content that you guys enjoy!
2021 Stats
My 2021 stats is pretty self-explanatory. I'll just jot down all stats related to my blog and social media on these pages.
I usually do this in Notion (and will continue to do so), but I jsut wanted to have a written record of it.
We're now reaching my January setup. To keep up with the whole theme of this notebook, I went for the same font and colors. I also added botanical drawings once again and that's pretty much it.
Monthly Log
I think this monthly log is the most well-known in the bullet journal community. I kept is pretty simple with just a calendar and a list of tasks to do during the month.
Related: May Bullet Journal Set Up
Weekly Spread
After trying out a ton of weekly layouts on last year's bullet journal setup, I've come to the conclusion that this spread is what works the best for me. It takes a total of 3 minutes to put together and it has a ton of space for me to write down my daily tasks.
So, this is my bullet journal setup for 2021! Are you using a bullet journal in 2021?


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text: Objective The aim of this programme was to develop systems and guidelines for the establishment and monitoring of European genetic resource banks for the conservation of genetic material and biodiversity. A multidisciplinary approach was taken, thus allowing many practical and theoretical aspects of genetic resource banks to be considered.As originally planned, the project centred around the organization of workshops, where relevant issues would be discussed in detail and specific activities planned or reported. In line with this plan there were three major meetings involving all participants, at Chester (February 1994), Almeria (May 1995) and Brussels (October 1995). Two meetings on issues of specific concern to those interested in tissue and cell line banks were convened in Paris (March 1994, May 1995), and two for those specifically concerned with germplasm banks were held in London (November 1993, April 1994).A number of relevant investigations and activities identified at the initial meetings have resulted in important collaborative studies and surveys. They are summarized below.1. Survey of European and other centres holding cell lines and tissues from animal species. A collaboration, principally between the Museum of Natural Sciences, Madrid (Palacios) and the University of Alcala de Henares (Perez-Suarez), resulted in the distribution of more than 2000 questionaires to establish the location of tissue and cell banks, the nature of their holdings, and the species and tissues held. This showed that more than 150 centres hold animal tissues; a second and more detailed questionaire has been distributed to those centres. A directory of collections and contacts was produced and is available from Dr Palacios or Prof. Perez-Suarez.2. A major survey of germplasm preservation technology for animal species was undertaken by members of the group. The survey, which covers spermatozoa, oocytes and embryos in mammals, birds, aquatic vertebrates and invertebrates, insects and parasites, was coordinated by Prof. P. F. Watson of the Royal Veterinary College, London. The results of the survey are being used to identify new and potentially valuable research directions in this area, especially to link research priorities with future needs in biotechnology, biomedicine, agriculture and conservation and will be published in book form. This will be the first major reference devoted to genetic resource banking.3. To demonstrate the practical validity and likely success of genetic resource banks in the conservation of biodiversity, a number of practical exercises were undertaken. Collaboration between the Éstaçcion Experimental de Zona Aridas, Almeria (Abaigar & Cano), the Institute of Zoology, London (Holt) and Marwell Zoological park (Bircher) resulted in the successful use of semen cryopreservation and artificial insemination in Dama gazelle. This technology was not previously available for this species, and a semen bank is being organized to establish a supportive link for the genetic management of reintroduced and captive livestock. A similar exercise was undertaken for Cichlid fish, an endangered group of African species, through collaboration between Chester zoo (McGregor Reid) and the Institute of Aquaculture (Rana). Techniques for semen collection and freezing in these, very small, animals have been developed and the next step will be the production of live young through in vitro fertilization. Semen collection and freezing techniques for a small primate species, the Common marmoset, were successfully developed and a collaboration between Holt and Hodges led to the first AI-derived births in any New World primate species. International transport regulations for monkey semen were found to be confusing and in need of clarification. The application of reproductive technology to the conservation and breeding of large feline species was investigated by Colenbrander and colleagues (University of Utrecht). Collaboration between Hodges and Colenbrander on the use of non-invasive endocrine monitoring for Felidae and other non-domestic species is now in progress.4. Animal health guidelines for the collection, storage and transport of animal genetic materials, tissues and body fluids were considered in detail (Colenbrander, Kirkwood and Salvidio). The context of current European legislation was also considered. Unless many issues concerning risks of disease transmission through somatic cells, and especially through germ cells, are clarified it will be difficult for legislators and national authorities to provide clear rules concerning the import and export of these materials. International agreements which already exist are not implemented equally by different national authorities. A set of guidelines and recommendations is being prepared at present.5. Watson and Russell investigated the disease risk factors associated with the collection, handling and storage of germplasm samples, especially spermatozoa. On the basis of experimental results which indicated the potential for bacteria and viruses to leak from plastic straws sealed with PVA powder, new guidelines for straw filling and sealing methodology are being prepared. These findings are timely with respect to recent problems with potential cross-infection of cryopreserved samples in human infertility centres.6. Information on the distribution of mammalian species and subspecies in European zoos has been collated and compiled into a computer database file (Granjon). This is available on request.7. Theoretical issues concerning the selection of species for genetic resource banks were considered in relation to germplasm conservation and sampling for the description of biodiversity. In relation to genetic sampling for phylogenetic analysis, Volobouev, Granjon, Salvidio and others have combined species prioritization data with the availability of mammalian and amphibian species. These findings are summarized as a document available from Prof Lattes. Species selection criteria for conservation of germplasm have been considered in detail (Bennett) in the context of preserving evolutionary potential.8. Policies for future research needs and policies in the broad context of biotechnology, biomedicine, agriculture and conservation were discussed at the various meetings. There are clear needs for investment in aspects of germplasm cryopreservation, especially oocytes and embryos. There is also a need to develop new cryobiological approaches to semen preservation based on fundamental scientific studies of sperm membrane properties.9. The survey of centres holding cryopreserved tissues and cells revealed the need for a coordinated approach to the dissemination of information. Many of these centres, and the nature of their collections, are known to a relatively narrow range of individuals. Perez-Suarez and his colleagues suggest that a shared network for information is needed.10 The group studying germplasm cryopreservation has identified the need for information exchange on many aspects of cryopreservation and reproductive biology in a variety of species. A proposal to set up a coordinated European network for genetic resource banking is currently being formulated. Similarly coordinated programmes are already set up in Australia and the USA, and the European group has been formally invited to interact with these organizations.11. The need for a coordinated approach to the preservation of germplasm from non-human primates was identified. By maintaining genetic diversity with the European captive populations in research centres and zoos, the demand for importation of wild primates would be reduced. The industrial users of primates for biomedical research are currently experiencing problems caused by inbreeding depression in their colonies, which largely survive in isolation. 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C'mon… Did you really swallow all the bunk about Mexico paying for that border wall? Why?
According to CNN:
President-elect Donald Trump's transition team has signaled to congressional Republican leaders that the President-elect's preference is to fund the border wall through the appropriations process as soon as April, according to House Republican officials.
The move would break a key campaign promise when Trump repeatedly said he would force Mexico to pay for the construction of the wall along the border, though in October, Trump suggested for the first time that Mexico would reimburse the US for the cost of the wall.
Citing a 2006, Bush-era law, Trump's team says it will have the authority to build the wall, but they lack the funding, so they've expressed that they would like to pay for it through the funding bill.
"It was not done in the Obama administration, so by funding the authorization that's already happened a decade ago, we could start the process of meeting Mr. Trump's campaign pledge to secure the border," Indiana Republican Rep. Luke Messer said on Thursday.
Messer admitted it's "big dollars, but it's a question of priorities." He pointed to a border security bill that Homeland Security Chairman Mike McCaul proposed last year that cost roughly $10 billion.
Except his campaign pledge was to have Mexico pay for the wall. Now, he's proudly proposing to tack the cost onto the already bowed backs of the American taxpayers.
If Mexico refuses to pay for the wall, the GOP could add billions of dollars into the spending bill that needs to pass by April 28 to keep the government open. But doing so would force a showdown with Senate Democrats and potentially threaten a government shutdown.
No decisions have been made, GOP sources said.
In 2006, Senators Hillary Clinton, Chuck Schumer, and Barack Obama all agreed with and voted for the bill, so Republicans feel that they should agree to funding the efforts, now.
Rep. Steve Scalise of Louisiana, the No. 3 Republican in the House leadership, declined to say Thursday if Congress would pay for the wall.
"We want President Trump to have all the tools he needs to build the wall," Scalise said. "We're in talks with him on the details of it as they're still putting together their team. We still got a few months before there's another funding bill that's going to move. We're going to work with him to make sure we can get it done. We want to build a wall. He wants to build a wall."
And Mexico will not be paying for that wall. You will.
But of course, we already knew that this would happen. Didn't we?


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Lyric Opera of Kansas City announces distanced performances, postponement of 2021 spring season
Today the Lyric Opera of Kansas City announced brand new socially distanced Fall 2020 programming, and the postponement of their Spring 2021 season. The performances from 2021 being postponed are "The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs" (originally February 27, 2021-March 7, 2021), and "Carmen" (originally April 24, 2021-May 2, 2021).
About the update, Lyric Opera of Kansas City manager and CEO Deborah Sandler said: "We determined that it was in the best interest of our patrons, our artists, staff, volunteers and musicians to postpone the rest of the 2020-2021 season until we can best determine that it is safe for all concerned. However, we at the Lyric Opera have created new programming that reimagines what we can do to serve our community We are thrilled to announce and share with you New Visions. During our fall season we have created all new digital and live performances for you to enjoy. We cannot wait to see you again and hope you're as excited as we are to see what we've created."
The Lyric Opera's new programming for the fall includes outdoor concert series "Soundscapes in the City," a digital series documenting the history of opera called "Opera in Eight Parts," and the world premiere of the Lyric Opera's new production of "Amahl and the Night Visitors."
"Soundscapes in the City" concerts will be free, featuring the performances of Lyric Opera artists and distanced-seating areas. There will be a performance this Thursday, October 8, at the Nelson-Atkins, and another on November 21 at the "Powell Gardens Festival of Lights."
The digital series "Opera in Eight Parts" will be available for viewing in two packages, each one hour and containing 4 episodes. Each package will be $20 each. The first package will be available October 15 and the second shortly thereafter.
"Amahl and the Night Visitors" will be shown in four limited capacity viewings at the Lyric Opera's Michael and Ginger Frost Production Arts Building, on December 3-6. Tickets can be purchased here.
Please enjoy this selection from the upcoming "The (R)evolution of Steve Jobs" that absolutely broke our brains this morning. Cannot wait for this.


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The Battlefield 1 Turning Tides release date has been officially announced via press release. Premium Pass owners will be able to access the expansion on December 11. Those without the Premium Pass will get to play two weeks later, as usual. This matches the date we reported on three days ago.
Turning Tides content will be released in two waves, with the first batch of content coming in December, and the second half of content coming in January. Read on for the official details!
Battlefield 1 Turning Tides will be released in two waves – the first coming on December 11 for Battlefield 1 Premium Pass owners. This content drop will let you fight across a duo of epic maps: Cape Helles and Achi Baba. In a new Operation set on these maps, you can take part in the 1915 British amphibious assault of the Gallipoli peninsula. 6 weapons and 2 melee weapons will be added to your arsenal, and you'll get to rule the waves with the L-Class Destroyer. There's more coming after your December battles – you'll be tackling the North Sea in January.
Coming January 2018, the second wave deploys you into the North Sea to tackle two other unique maps: Zeebrugge and Heligoland Blight. You'll also get to charge into battle with the new Royal Marines and spawn on the C-Class Airship to deliver death from above.
Battlefield 1 Turning Tides is stocked to the brim with other new content: the Conquest Assault game mode, Service Assignments, Specializations, Dog Tags, Service Stars, Medals, Ribbons, and more.
If you haven't yet played any of Battlefield 1's expansions, you may want to take part in the They Shall Not Pass (November 22 – December 4) and In the Name of the Tsar (December 8 – December 10) free trials.
EA has also announced that the Frontlines mode will be coming to Suez on November 27. Also, the "Fall of Empires" Operation Campaign will be made available to all players between November 22 and December 6.
Fall of Empires combines two Operations: Conquer Hell and Iron Walls. These are in turn inspired by two 1918 events: the battle of Vittorio Veneto and the Meuse-Argonne offensive on the Western Front.
Are you excited for the latest Battlefield 1 content?
In other news, the Plants vs Zombies creator claims he was fired by EA for refusing a pay-to-win system, upcoming Call of Duty: WWII Supply Drops will include weapons and can be previewed here, and PUBG is experiencing performance drops following its most recent patch.


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In Memory of Wilbur
In Memory of Wilbur, April, 2000When LABMED was contacted about Wilbur, he was in a shelter in Holland, MI and his time was running out. Wilbur had been a stray and since he was an older dog, 8-10 years old, he did not get adopted. His rescuer contacted LABMED for help with his more obvious problems: he had wart-like growths around his eyes and she thought he may have hip dysplasia. She had already adopted a senior Lab two years ago and with lots of love and some medication managed to get him healthy and happy again. She felt that was possible for Wilbur as well.
She then took Wilbur to her vet for evaluation. The poor old guy was in sad shape indeed: he had double ear infections, nasal discharge and a urinary tract infection. He was put on antibiotics for those immediately. Wilbur was also severely malnourished and had whipworms. The wart-like growths over one eye needed to be removed and he had entropion, a condition where the eyelids curl in and the lashes rub against the cornea, that also needed surgical intervention. The vet thought that he did have hip dysplasia and arthritis in one hip; this could be taken care of with medication, surgery would be a long way off if needed at all. And he was heartworm positive which had also caused damage to one of his lungs!
Before any kind of treatment could be started, Wilbur needed to have blood tests to make sure he could tolerate the anesthesia and the heartworm medication. Then, after 8 days at the clinic, Wilbur went to his foster home to recuperate in his rescuer's care. He was very tired but looked much better already and was doing well. But it was just not meant to be, Wilbur died 4 days later.
For Wilbur the help of his caring rescuer and vet, who treated him at cost, came too late. He had just been neglected for too long by previous owners and apparently his body could not keep up with his spirit any more. Through all this, Wilbur was friendly, well mannered and always had a wag of his tail for anybody he met.
Even with the sad outcome of Wilbur's case, we at LABMED are glad we were able to give him that chance at a better life he needed and happy his final days were spent in a home where he was loved and cherished.
The vet who treated Wilbur offered to do an autopsy and also paid to have Wilbur put to rest at a pet cemetery. He had come to love the old dog as much as Wilbur's rescuer. The autopsy showed that Wilbur had suffered a pulmonary embolism, the vet stated that Wilbur had the worst case of heartworm he had seen in a long time; there were dozens of worms in the heart and Wilbur must have suffered from the condition for quite some time. The report goes on to say: "there was also evidence of some type of allergic reaction occurring at the same time which may have thrown him into a condition called DIC or disseminated intravascular coagulation which could lead to acute death."
Wilbur more than likely died due to complications of the heartworm infestation, a condition that is easily prevented with monthly medication. For more information, see the story of another old chocolate Lab, Colby.
Colby was never treated because she had other medical problems that prevented her rescuers from getting her the help she needed. Wilbur seemed to be in good enough condition but it was just too much for his old body, he died May 8, 2000.
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August 3, 2009
HIEs Seek a Cash Injection
By Selena Chavis
For The Record
Vol. 21 No. 15 P. 10
State and regional organizations hope to receive a dose of ARRA funds to boost health information exchange to the next level.
Signed, sealed, and delivered. On February 17, President Obama signed the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) aimed at providing a boost to the U.S. economy with specific investments to increase the health information exchange (HIE) movement across the nation.
The bill allocates more than $17 billion to implement EMRs in healthcare provider settings and an additional $3 billion to improve the nationwide healthcare technology infrastructure—money that is expected to be steered toward the expansion of HIEs and regional health information organizations (RHIOs).
"The overall impact [of the bill] is the refocusing and expansion of awareness. Many more administrators are much more aware of HIE and their role in improving healthcare," says Christina Thielst, FACHE, an industry expert and HIT consultant. "Of course, the other major benefit is that there will be funding streams. We are at the cusp of more widespread implementation … but we need everyone's support to move forward."
While most industry insiders acknowledge the unique opportunity presented by the ARRA funding and are optimistic about the potential, the package itself has sparked much discussion and speculation about how best to move forward. In response to concerns voiced in the industry, Mosaica Partners, a Florida-based HIE consulting firm, initiated the white paper "Leading Practices: Leveraging the Economic Stimulus Package for Health Information Exchange" to gain insight into approaches being used by various states and regions in their planning efforts.
"We talked with 40 people in 30 different states. We felt the information was very valuable and indicated trends within various states," notes Mosaica Partners President Laura Kolkman, RN, MS, adding that the organization tried to highlight innovative approaches that showed promise for success. "This is all brand new. We could not identify best practices, as that applies to initiatives that have been proven successful time and time again over a specified period. We instead called them 'leading practices.'"
The white paper is intended to generate early discussion to avoid what some in the industry fear may turn into waste. "We talk a lot about planning because it is lack of planning that usually contributes to waste," Kolkman explains. "The waste—there's going to be some because it [the stimulus package] is so huge."
Thielst echoes Kolkman's position, pointing out that "the biggest concern is that providers will jump into implementation before they are ready.
"There's a lot of preparation that has to go into getting an organization ready," she adds. "My fear is that we will use up the money and not have much to show for it."
Charlie Jarvis, assistant vice president of healthcare industry services and government relations for NextGen Healthcare, points out that it will be easy for organizations to get caught up in the movement's technology aspect and potentially miss the broader picture. "Choosing the right technology is extremely important … but it's just as important to choose the right partners going forward," he says.
Time Is of the Essence
Start now is the message sent by experts across the field. Pointing to the well-known expression, "There are those who make things happen; there are those who watch things happen; and there are those who wonder what's happening," Kolkman describes the various levels of response and readiness currently being shown by healthcare groups as they prepare for the stimulus funds.
"We are saying start right now … and really understand what's in ARRA and stay abreast of that as best possible," she says. "Those with a ready HIT strategy will be in a much stronger position for obtaining and using the funds."
Jarvis explains that all states will have to submit an HIE plan to the federal government before they can access the funds. "In my opinion, every state ought to have their plan submitted by the end of the year … or sooner if possible," he suggests, adding that NextGen is encouraging its clients to adopt this strategy.
And it's not just about technology, Thielst says. "If you put technology on top of bad processes, it's only going to make it worse," she says. "Organizations need to start thinking about how they are going to use technology to improve workflow and processes. If you start out from ground zero next year, you will miss the boat."
Numerous states, including Arizona, Indiana, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Minnesota, New York, Ohio, and Virginia, are singled out in the white paper as being in a position to move forward successfully.
Forward-Thinking Collaboration
"States will not be successful with a top-down approach," Jarvis says. "It is extremely important for every state to realize that healthcare is still very much a local phenomenon."
According to the Mosaica white paper, one of the best routes to success is to start at the grassroots level and establish a broad collaboration of stakeholders. Jarvis points to Arizona's idea to pull together several already-established movements as an effective approach in that "they are acknowledging the success of the work already laid out by a couple of organizations."
As outlined in the white paper, the state created an initial interoperability road map in 2006 that resulted in the establishment of the Arizona Health-e Connection, a not-for-profit organization designed to spur HIT adoption. Actively promoting the exchange of electronic data, the state Medicaid program later received a Medicaid transformation grant, which was used to develop the Arizona Medical Information Exchange (AMIE).
Other activities include the development of the Southern Arizona Health Information Exchange, based in Tucson, and funding for HIE planning across rural communities.
By building on initiatives already under way, the state is cashing in on its current momentum and hands-on experience to keep its HIE plans moving forward, Kolkman says. This approach also enables the state to bring together a wide range of stakeholders to consider how the stimulus funding can be used to extend AMIE's reach.
Successful collaborations often hinge on the region's or state's ability to understand the value that stakeholders place on HIE—more specifically, what they may be willing to pay for once the stimulus dollars are no longer available.
"We really encourage our clients to think broadly," Kolkman says. "It will help your organization understand what resources it may have to make available without assistance in the future. If you understand your target market's needs and meet those needs, then you build the foundation for a sustainable HIE."
Alongside Arizona, Kolkman points to Virginia, Indiana, and Louisiana as leaders in forming a broad-based coalition. "All of these have laid a foundation for reaching out to their communities," she says.
According to Kolkman, the Indiana Health Information Exchange is nationally recognized as one of the few operating HIEs with a sustainable business model. It has been an active participant in many federal initiatives, including the Nationwide Health Information Network, and works closely with several highly respected universities, including Indiana University, Notre Dame, and Purdue.
Building on a solid infrastructure, the state brought together the key stakeholders and established a coalition to create a cohesive approach for applying for funds. Opportunities were considered where stakeholders could collaborate on initiatives that included bringing together multiple partners to focus on one grant opportunity or pooling grant requests from multiple agencies to fund a project that spans organizations.
Through these types of approaches, the state could present a unified vision that prevents spending fragmentation and competition among groups and optimizes the use of the funds, which are mandated to be managed by several different federal agencies.
In the case of Virginia, once the ARRA became law, a Web site was created to garner input from interested parties across the state. In addition, the state conducted several town hall meetings to obtain feedback on how to proceed.
Kolkman points out that Virginia officials have also made a concerted effort to make sure all hospitals and physicians will be made aware of the meaning behind the federal definitions of "eligible provider" and "meaningful use" and how they apply to the EMR incentives.
"All of these states were building on a foundation already established. None of them were starting from scratch," she adds.
Jarvis cautions that there is a balance to be achieved when seeking input from HIE stakeholders and other interested parties. "If there is not enough input, that will result in a plan that doesn't garner support from the constituency," he explains. "On the other side, too much input will slow down the process."
Technology Considerations
In the end, improving healthcare is the point—not just implementing technology, Thielst says. "The technology alone is not going to improve care, but it's an important tool," she notes.
While it's important to consider the overriding goal of the HIE when approaching questions about technology, Jarvis says there are other key considerations.
Forget about exclusivity with vendors, he says. On the other side of the coin, he suggests limiting the number of vendors that an HIE works with to about three. "You can't just work with one vendor, but you can't work with everybody either," he says, noting that if there are more than three vendor options offered, there will be too many choices and the effort will lose economies of scale. "People are going to be spending too much time scouring companies."
Jarvis says the technology should be built around three main capabilities: e-prescribing, interoperability, and reporting data indicators.
E-prescribing will be the easiest of the three features to implement because most vendors include it in their product. In the case of interoperability and reporting data indicators, Jarvis says vendors should "be carefully scrutinized as to their ability to do [these]."
While the industry is generally excited about the opportunity for HIEs to take advantage of the stimulus funding, Jarvis expresses concern that some of the schedules set up by the government are not realistic, especially considering that healthcare has never had to quantify quality like it's being asked to do now.
"It's going to take time to educate providers as to the value of that," he says. "There's going to be a lot of hand-holding, education, and process implementation."
— Selena Chavis is a Florida-based freelance journalist whose writing appears regularly in various trade and consumer publications covering everything from corporate and managerial topics to healthcare and travel.
Advice on Getting Started
Based on Mosaica Partners' experience in the HIT arena and the information garnered through extensive interviews conducted for its recently published white paper, "Leading Practices: Leveraging the Economic Stimulus Package for Health Information Exchange," the organization has developed a set of high-level recommendations for states and regions to consider as they formulate their plans for leveraging the stimulus funding.
• Centralize: Form a team to centralize your state's or region's planning.
• Build on your foundation: Build plans and requests on previously laid foundations, such as your state's HIT strategies and existing health information exchanges (HIEs) and telemedicine networks.
• Establish partnerships: Establish and leverage public/private partnerships.
• Collaborate: Encourage collaboration efforts across stakeholder categories such as hospitals, universities, local public health agencies, physicians, and consumers.
• Coordinate: Develop plans that incorporate a holistic approach to utilizing the funds. Don't scatter your efforts.
• Communicate: Provide stakeholders with frequent updates on the status of stimulus funding and the state's plans to take of advantage of the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act. Share ideas and keep communication lines open.
• Support: Develop specific programs to assist providers to understand the role of HIEs and HIT in general, modify and optimize work processes, and choose a suitable EMR package.
• Manage: Develop a solid approach to managing and auditing how the funds are both allocated and used. Develop clear metrics for measuring the progress of those organizations receiving funds.
• Standards: Ensure that the existing and evolving standards are enforced when implementing HIT and constructing an HIE.
• Connect: Connect with other states to share ideas to enhance and improve your plans.


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