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The eligibility to enroll in the Uniformed Services Family Health Plan (USFHP) depends upon the location of the member. The benefits of USFHP are available to all eligible people who reside near specified civilian medical facilities which are found throughout the United States. These medical facilities are referred to as designated providers (DPs). TRICARE Prime facilities and expense shares are offered through the USFHP at the designated provider facilities for qualified enrolled veterans who are eligible for Medicare. These are also available at a lesser costs in comparison to TRICARE for Life coverage.
There are six main Uniformed Services Family Health Plan clinics and hospitals in the United States. Some have collaborating branches. The locations of these facilities are:
Brighton Marine Health Center
(Collaborates with St. Elizabeth's Medical Center)
77 Warren St. Brighton, MA 02139
Contact Number: 800-818-8589
website: www.usfamilyhealthplan.org
(Available for those located in Massachusetts and Rhode Island)
CHRISTUS Health
(All locations are in Texas: CHRISTUS St. Joseph Hospital, is located in downtown Houston; CHRISTUS St. Catherine's Hospital is also in Houston; CHRISTUS St. John Hospital is located in Nassau Bay; and CHRISTUS St. Mary Hospital, is located in Port Arthur))
P.O. Box 924708
Houston, TX 77292-4708
Contact Number : 800-678-7347
website : www.usfamilyhealthplan.org/texas.htm
(Covering southeast Texas and southwest Louisiana)
Johns Hopkins Medical Services Corporation
6704 Curtis Court
Glen Burnie, MD 21060
Contact Number : 800-808-7347
Website: www.hopkinsmedicine.org/usfhp
Martin's Point Health Care
P.O. Box 9746
Portland, ME 04104-5040
Contact Number : 888-241-4556
website : www.martinspoint.org
Pacific Medical Clinics
1200 12th Ave. South
Seattle, WA 98144
Contact Number : 888-958-7347
website : www.pacificmedicalcenters.org
Saint Vincent Catholic Medical Centers for New York
450 West 33rd St.
New York, NY 10001
Contact Number : 800-241-4848
website : www.svcmc.org
USFHP is not available for everyone and it is also not the cheapest option. This plan is only an option for those who choose the accessibility granted by a point of service.
The benefits of USFHP's TRICARE excludes the point of service option, in which the enrollees of TRICARE Prime have access to nonemergency care externally from their network of TRICARE Prime without the authorization from a primary care manager. However, individuals are required to pay increased cost expenses and adjust the total expenses for the benefits. The direct provider is liable to pay for the expenses shared by the government for care of an enrollee who is under the USFHP except if the enrollee is travelling.
USFHP enrollees are required to reside within specified ZIP codes neighboring the nearest authorized hospitals. During the enrollment primaries, the beneficiaries cannot seek health benefits or care at any military clinics or hospitals or under TRICARE at any other medical facilities for veterans. Members who are eligible for Medicare should also agree to not use their Medicare benefits for the services provided under TRICARE Prime coverage.
Enrollment for this program is completely based on availability of space. Also, eligible enrollees are required to reside in a specified service region. If your residential location changes or your eligibility status changes, you should opt for a one-year plan agreement.
Enrollment fees are not applicable to family members of active military service men and women. These specific enrollment forms can be obtained at any of the authorized clinics and hospitals. Similar to the TRICARE Prime program, the Uniformed Services Family Health Plan retired military officers are required to pay a yearly enrollment fee of $269.28 for a single person or $538.56 for a family plan. There is an exception to the enrollment fees for people who are eligible for Medicare Part A and are enrolled in TRICARE for Life and Medicare Part B.


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Suitable for all, this beach hut is situated along the West Sussex coast in Goring-by Sea. You can walk / ride the toy train (part way) or cycle along the coast from Worthing, and even buy some fresh fish from the local fisherman. Or if in Goring, the hut is situated 5 mins walk eastwards from the popular Sea lane Cafe (with public toilets). Park for free directly behind the hut along the large grass lawns (50m away). Water tap 6 huts along.
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Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) are medical condition mostly caused by work related occupations and working environment, affecting patients' muscles, joints, tendons, ligaments and nerves and developing over time. A community sample of 73 females and 32 males aged 85 and over underwent a standardised examination at home. Musculoskeletal pain was reported by 57% of those interviewed(1).
Types of Musculo-Skeletal disorders in elder(2)
1. Osteoarthritis
2. Gout
3. Rheumatoid Arthritis
4. Polymalagia Arthritis
5. Cervical myleopathy and spinal canal stenosis
6. Osteoporosis
7. Low back pain
8. Fibromyalgia
Rheumatoid Arthritis
Rheumatoid Arthritis is defined a chronic disorder as a result of inflammation, affecting mostly the flexible (synovial) joints and tissues and organs in the body. The disease affects more women than men and generally occurs after the ages of 40, causing diminished quality of life of many elders(1). According to CDC, Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) affects over 52 millions of adults in the US alone, including 294,000 children under age 18 with some form of arthritis or rheumatic conditions(2). Rheumatoid Arthritis can induced bone loss through elevating bone resorption without increasing bone formation(4). A cross-sectional population-based study of 1042 patients with rheumatoid arthritis showed that RA patients had an increased risk of death from various causes(4a).
Signs and Symptoms of Morning stiffness
Morning stiffness, as a marker of inflammatory activity in reflecting functional disability and pain is a very common symptoms of patients in early rheumatoid arthritis(24). Use of glucocorticoid is found effectively in pain relief over 70 percent of patient with RA(25).
According to the Charité University Medicine, in a 12-week, multicentre, randomised, double-blind trial, 288 patients with active rheumatoid arthritis, treatment of modified-release prednisone exhibited a clinically relevant reduction of morningstiffness of the joint in comparison of immediate-release prednisone(26).
7. Quality of life
7.1. Physical disability
Although psychological distress and physical disability have been decreased with the cautious approach with respect to prescribing medication and physical exercise progressed toward RA patient(27), but tools necessary to measure RA disease activity are often incomplete, imprecise, or rely on a combination of physician and patient subjective evaluations(28)
Dr. Motl RW and Dr. McAuley E.said" The rationale and the associated onset of chronic disease conditions that influence function, disability, and quality of life (QOL) is embedded in the "Graying of America""(29), including patient with RA.
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(1) 8 Areas of Age-Related Change(NIH)
(2) Arthritis-Related Statistics(CDC)
(3) Valgus deformities of the feet and characteristics of gait in patients who have rheumatoid arthritis by Keenan MA1, Peabody TD, Gronley JK, Perry J.(PubMed)
(4) Serum Sclerostin Level Among Egyptian Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Relation to Disease Activity ,Bone Mineral Density and Radiological Grading by Mehaney DA, Eissa M, Anwar S, El-Din SF(PubMed)
(4a) Death rates and causes of death in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a population-based study by Sihvonen S1, Korpela M, Laippala P, Mustonen J, Pasternack A(PubMed)
(5) The rheumatoid forefoot by Brooks F1, Hariharan K.(PubMed)
(6) Rheumatoid forefoot reconstruction by Amin A1, Cullen N, Singh D.(PubMed)
(7) We should not forget the foot: relations between signs and symptoms, damage, and function in rheumatoid arthritis by Baan H1, Drossaers-Bakker W, Dubbeldam R, van de Laar M.(PubMed)
(8) Pain and joint mobility explain individual subdimensions of the health assessment questionnaire (HAQ) disability index in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Häkkinen A1, Kautiainen H, Hannonen P, Ylinen J, Arkela-Kautiainen M, Sokka T.(PubMed)
(9) Gait pattern in rheumatoid arthritis by Weiss RJ1, Wretenberg P, Stark A, Palmblad K, Larsson P, Gröndal L, Broström E.(PubMed)
(10) Valgus deformities of the feet and characteristics of gait in patients who have rheumatoid arthritis by Keenan MA1, Peabody TD, Gronley JK, Perry J.(PubMed)
(11) Gait analysis of the lower limb in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a systematic review by Baan H1, Dubbeldam R, Nene AV, van de Laar MA.(PubMed)
(12) Ankylosis of the wrist bones in patients with rheumatoid arthritis: a study with extremity-dedicated MRI by Barbieri F1, Zampogna G1, Camellino D1, Paparo F2, Cutolo M1, Garlaschi G3, Cimmino MA4.(PubMed)
(13) Strengthening And stretching for Rheumatoid Arthritis of the Hand (SARAH). A randomised controlled trial and economic evaluation by Williams MA1, Williamson EM1, Heine PJ1, Nichols V1, Glover MJ2, Dritsaki M2, Adams J3, Dosanjh S1, Underwood M1, Rahman A4, McConkey C1, Lord J1,Lamb SE1.(PubMed)
(14) Transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation (TENS) for the treatment of rheumatoid arthritis in the hand by Brosseau L1, Judd MG, Marchand S, Robinson VA, Tugwell P, Wells G, Yonge K(PubMed)
(15) A randomized two-year study of the effects of dynamic strength training on muscle strength, disease activity, functional capacity, and bone mineral density in early rheumatoid arthritis by Häkkinen A1, Sokka T, Kotaniemi A, Hannonen P.(PubMed)
(16) Muscular strength as a strong predictor of mortality: A narrative review by Volaklis KA1, Halle M2, Meisinger C3.(PubMed)
(17) Personer med reumatoid artrit bör uppmanas till fysisk aktivitet.[Article in Swedish]by Brodin N1, Swärdh E1.(PubMed)
(18) Microchimerism in the rheumatoid nodules of patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Chan WF1, Atkins CJ, Naysmith D, van der Westhuizen N, Woo J, Nelson JL.(PubMed)
(19) Rheumatoid Nodules by Tilstra JS1, Lienesch DW2.(PubMed)
(20)Accelerated cutaneous nodulosis during methotrexate therapy in a patient with rheumatoid arthritis by Williams FM1, Cohen PR, Arnett FC.(PubMed)
(21) Conjunctival nodule in rheumatoid arthritis by Kheirkhah A1, Amoli FA, Azari AA, Molaei S, Roozbahani M.(PubMed)
(22) Conjunctival Inflammatory Nodule in a Patient with Pityriasis Lichenoides et Varioliformis Acuta by Elad Moisseiev* and David Varssano(PMC)
(23) Conjunctival lymphocytic nodule associated with the Epstein-Barr virus by Gardner BP1, Margolis TP, Mondino BJ.(PubMed)
(24) Morning stiffness in patients with early rheumatoid arthritis is associated more strongly with functional disability than with joint swelling and erythrocyte sedimentation rate by Yazici Y1, Pincus T, Kautiainen H, Sokka T.(PubMed)(25) Improvement Thresholds for Morning Stiffness Duration in Patients Receiving Delayed- Versus Immediate-Release Prednisone for Rheumatoid Arthritis by Buttgereit F, Kent JD, Holt RJ, Grahn AY, Rice P, Alten R, Yazici Y.(PubMed)
(26) Efficacy of modified-release versus standard prednisone to reduce duration of morning stiffness of the joints inrheumatoid arthritis (CAPRA-1): a double-blind, randomised controlled trial by Buttgereit F1, Doering G, Schaeffler A, Witte S, Sierakowski S, Gromnica-Ihle E, Jeka S, Krueger K, Szechinski J, Alten R.(PubMed)
(27) Change of psychological distress and physical disability in patients with rheumatoid arthritis over the last two decades by Overman CL1, Jurgens MS, Bossema ER, Jacobs JW, Bijlsma JW, Geenen R.(PubMed)
(28) Optimizing Rheumatoid Arthritis Therapy: Using Objective Measures of Disease Activity to Guide Treatment by Owens GM1(PubMed)
(29) Physical activity, disability, and quality of life in older adults by Motl RW1, McAuley E.(PubMed)
(30) Concurrent psychiatric disorders are associated with significantly poorer quality of life in patients with rheumatoid arthritis by Mok CC1, Lok EY, Cheung EF(PubMed)
(31) Pain and the brain: chronic widespread pain by Arnold LM1(PubMed)
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NEW PRICE $695,000..!!! POSSIBLE FINANCING..!!! Absecon Bay Sportsman Center... This 1.38 acre lot has approximately 200 ft. of bulkhead on Absecon Creek. Working Marina with 24 boat slips, ramp, and ample yard for boat storage racks. The property boasts 2 separate buildings... Building #1 houses a mechanical shop and warehouse on the first floor and an office with full bath on second floor. Building #2 consists of a complete working bait and tackle shop as well as residence of approximately 1600 sq. ft. featuring 3 bedrooms, 1 bath, living room, dining room , kitchen, den and sunroom with beautiful views of the meadow. If you've ever dreamed of owning and operating a marina come see Absecon Bay Sportsman Center..!!! .................................................................................................... **************************************************************************************************** DEVELOPER'S DELIGHT,,.!!! 1.38 Acres.. POSSIBLE ZONING VARIANCE FOR INDIVIDUAL OR MULTI-UNIT RESIDENTIAL..!!! Approximately 200 ft. of bulkhead on Absecon Creek with 20 Boat Slips. Currently the home of Absecon Bay Sportsman Center...(see MLS #NJAC111138). Excellent location for your Dream Home or a Town Home/Condo Community...!!!
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I really have been working on crochet projects. I just cannot seem to get motivated to completely finish them. These Counting Cookies look finished; however, I decided that they really need a container. So now I am contemplating what kind of container I want to create for them. If you have any ideas, please let me know. I am thinking that I don't want to go for the huge cookie jar idea or the loose drawstring bag. I am thinking more of a container in which they fit only if put in neatly.
In the meantime, I have been making Christmas ornaments. The tutorial can be found on my blog; I had discovered it elsewhere online a few years ago and have since lost the link. I seem to find myself making these in July; perhaps because they help me wind down from busy days with my kids and since I have made them many times they do not require too much thought once I have chosen the paper and ribbon. For more of my ornaments, please check out my Artfire studio's Handmade Christmas section.


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Soon after Gay Revi made Oak Cliff her home about five years ago, the Dells District resident began writing opinions, local news and restaurant reviews for her blog, grannygeek.us. Revi has lived all over the United States and has family and friends from Connecticut to California, so she first started blogging as a way to keep in touch with them. Her blog also offers helpful information and insights for Oak Cliff residents and people all over the city.
Where are you from, and why did you move to Oak Cliff?
We chose Oak Cliff as a retirement community, but I'm originally from Western Pennsylvania. My son has lived here for about 18 years, so we moved here to get closer to him.
Why did you start the Granny Geek blog?
I started it a long time ago when I was living in Missouri. I just feel it's very important to talk about what's going on in my neighborhood. Local things often get overlooked by the media — zoning issues, neighborhood businesses, parties, whatever. Those kinds of things are interesting to local people.
How did you get the name Granny Geek?
My kids gave that name to me. I bought my first computer in 1982, and I got my first Mac in 1984, and I've never looked back. I'm a big believer in Mac products. My kids would call me for tech advice, and they gave me that nickname. I can't do very many grandmotherly things. I don't crochet. I'm a loss at sewing. I can cook some, but I'm a whiz with software. I've spent so much money on software, I think dope would've been cheaper.
Was software your business?
No. My husband and I started doing digital archives in the '90s, and we did that for years. I'm retired from it now, but we were doing it before it was common. We also ran an internet radio station back when Live365 was free, back in about '98. We played music from my iTunes, which had about a thousand songs, and we would put in local service announcements. And then, over the years, I've run a lot of websites, probably about 30, mostly for nonprofits. I helped Turner House before they had a website. I was in the Peace Corps in the '60s, and I ran a site for my Peace Corps class for years. Now I do the website for my neighborhood association, the Dells District. Just about anyone who has a cause I like, I'll put up a website for them.
What do you like about blogging?
It's a great outlet for hissy fits. About a year and a half ago, we started one called Dallas garage sales from hell, and the City Council passed an ordinance on garage sales, so obviously, it was a worthy hissy fit. I consider it a pretty major win for a pretty major hissy fit. In fact, I (met) with the City Council (last month) to talk about how the ordinance has helped curb garage sales in our neighborhood. I also like doing restaurant reviews. People are always offering to give me free food, but I refuse to take payment or any considerations for anything I do. I'm 72 and I can't be bought … unless there's a lot of zeros in the number.
Do you use social media?
I had a Facebook account for a while, but I don't like it. I don't want to see all that information about people. I don't want to know who's sitting in an airport bar. I can see the advantage of it because I do check the Dallas police page or the Dallas City Hall page, but I just don't bother with a Facebook page. Also, I think it's too easy to spend too much time on it, so I feel like it's a waste of time, so I don't do Facebook. I'd rather read a book.
How many readers do you have?
The blog gets between 200 and 400 visits a day. I have about 40 or so RSS feeds. One day, I got about 2,000 hits on something I wrote about George Bush because dailykos.com linked to it, and that was the most hits I ever got in one day. I've gotten requests from TV stations to use pictures off my blog, and of course, I'm always willing to do that. Garage sales from hell was wildly popular. That got picked up by Sean Hannity. He said we were undermining capitalist rights by restricting garage sales. Obviously, he didn't understand the issue. But it brought a lot of people to the website that day.
How often do you post to your blog?
I try to post once a week, but I don't always. When George Bush was president, I posted more often because I had more hissy fits then.


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It's been a frosty week. Every morning when I open the curtains and look out into the garden, I see the silvery dusting over the hedges and roofs. It looks pretty, but oh my, it is so nippy outdoors, and nobody wants to get out into the cold. Hot tea keeps me warm all day long, and in the evening we enjoy eating soup - a perfect food for this weather. A couple of days ago I cooked a simple and quick Thai Chicken Soup.
The recipe was created by Knorr, and I reproduce it on my blog with a kind permission from Knorr.
I'm rather fond of Knorr as a brand, its products have been reliable staples in my kitchen for many years. When I was just married (we're celebrating our 20th anniversary later this year, eeek), I collected a series of recipe cards produced by Knorr, trying to impress my dear husband. I still keep those cards.
But going back to our soup. Soups are very trendy these days (do I even dare to mention the word "souping"? I dislike the word which sounds rather
Thai Chicken Soup
1tbsp olive oil
225g skinless chicken breast, sliced thinly
1/2tsp grated chilli
1/2tsp grated root ginger
1tsp ready-grated lemon grass (optional)
400ml can coconut milk
1 Knorr Chicken stock cube, dissolved in 500ml boiling water
1tbsp soy sauce
juice of 1 lime
fresh coriander, chopped
I have also added:
a handful of basmati rice
1 celery stalk, peeled and chopped
Heat the oil in a large saucepan, stir fry the chicken for 5-6 minutes or until lightly browned.
Stir in the chilli, root ginger and lemon grass and cook for 2-3 minutes.
Add remaining ingredients, except the coriander, bring gently to the boil and simmer for 2-3 minutes.
Stir in the coriander and serve immediately with crusty bread.
That's what Knorr says in the recipe.
And that's how I cooked it. First of all, I used the roast chicken leftovers rather than raw chicken, and skipped browning it. I chopped a celery stalk and gave it a quick fry for 3 minutes before adding to a pan with the shredded chicken meat. I also added a big handful of rice to the soup.
I sliced about half a finger of green chilli and mashed half of a fresh lemon grass for the stock.
I cooked it on low for about 15-20 minutes, until the rice was ready.
It was very nice, full of flavours. The coconut milk makes it creamy and gives a touch of sweetness.
I think that it was a tad too salty for my personal taste. It might be good if you taste the broth before adding the soy sauce, as you might find that adding a Knorr stock cube would make it salty enough.
And here is a professionally taken photo, courtesy of Knorr.
Disclosure: I received several packs of Knorr stock cubes for the purposes of trying a few soup recipes. All opinions are mine.
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DMIoT 2016 : The First Workshop on Data Mining for Internet of Things (DMIoT 2016) held in conjunction with the IEEE International Conference on Data Mining series (ICDM)
|Link: http://www.bosch-analytics.com/ICDM16IoT/
Call For Papers
The connections in this world are gradually moving beyond people to connections between physical objects or things. The consequence is the evolution of the connected world of things or Internet of Things. The manifestations include but are not limited to connected industry, smart homes and cities, smart health, smart agriculture, and connected mobility services.
With more low-cost sensors and devices connected to the internet, huge amounts of data are being collected and analyzed. This has opened up interesting research questions and applications in data collection, data integration, data understanding, data mining, knowledge discovery, and causal reasoning. The aim of this workshop is to bring together leading practitioners and researchers from the industry, academia, and government to discuss significant opportunities for data mining and machine learning research in IoT and share current success stories.
Topics of Interest
All submissions on theoretical, practical, experimental studies are encouraged. Topics include but are not limited to:
Infrastructure and data integration:
• Hardware and software for data collection process
• Architectures for mining big IoT data
• Database and data integration
Data mining use cases:
• Data mining application in healthcare, automotive, advanced manufacturing, smart cities, smart homes, and others
• Data mining in optimizing industrial process
• Visualization on IoT collected data
• Data mining for safety improvement
• Data security and preserving privacy
• Integrating heterogeneous sources
Data mining methods:
• Mining and analysis of spatial or temporal data
• Data mining methods on large scale learning
• Event detection methodologies
• Handling of uncertain/noisy data
• Real time data mining
• Knowledge discovery in streaming data
Paper submissions should be limited to a maximum of 8 pages in the standard IEEE 2-column format, including the bibliography and any possible appendices.
All papers must be formatted according to the IEEE Computer Society proceedings manuscript style, following IEEE ICDM 2016 submission guidelines available at http://icdm2016.eurecat.org/.
Papers should be submitted in PDF format, electronically, using the IEEE ICDM CyberChair system.
Note that all accepted papers will be included in the IEEE ICDM 2016 Workshops Proceedings volume published by IEEE Computer Society Press, and will also be included in the IEEE Xplore Digital Library. Therefore, papers must not have been accepted for publication elsewhere or be under review for another workshop, conferences or journals.
Best Paper Award (a cash award and certificate) will be announced during the DMIoT workshop.
Important Dates
Submission due: August 5, 2016
Notification of acceptance: September 13, 2016
Camera-ready deadline for accepted papers: September 20, 2016
Workshop date: December 12, 2016
Workshop Chairs
Soundar Srinivasan (Robert Bosch, LLC)
Rumi Ghosh (Robert Bosch, LLC)
Shan Kang (Robert Bosch, LLC)
Program Committee (Tentative)
Simon Mayer (Siemens)
Amit Sheth (Wright State University)
Majid Sarrafzadeh (University of California, Los Angeles)
Judith Tabolt Matthews (University of Pittsburgh)
Sameer Joshi (Infosys)
Jay Lee (University of Cincinnati)
Qiang Ma (Yahoo)
Soundar Srinivasan (Robert Bosch, LLC)
Rumi Ghosh (Robert Bosch, LLC)
Shan Kang (Robert Bosch, LLC)
DMIoT 2016 website: www.bosch-analytics.com/ICDM16IoT/


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No one should be deprived of the fun generated by playing pool. For this reason, companies have come up with small pool table versions, which allow people to play to their heart's desire, but without paying a fortune or needing to get a bigger home to make the table fit. These mini versions are very close to the real deal, while being a lot more versatile and far easier to use. They allow you to rediscover the pleasure of pool when you thought the circumstances wouldn't allow you to do so.
Best Small Pool Tables of 2017
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|Hathaway Fairmont 6' Portable Pool Table
|HLC 6' Green Billiards foldaway Pool Table
|Bello Games New York, Deluxe Folding Pool Table EXTRA LARGE 44"
|47" Mini Foldable Portable Pool Table Billiard Table
|HLC 55" Folding Space Saver Pool Billiard Table
|CHH Mini Folding Pool Table
|Voit Billiards Pool Table with Accessories, 48-Inch
|47" HomCom Folding Miniature Billiards Pool Table
Why should you buy a small pool table?
Why purchase a mini model when you can have the real thing, a large, classic pool table? The reasons for this are actually not to be ignored. It is about price, convenience, ease of installation and use, as well as versatility. Read more about these aspects below.
The best choice for kids
Small-size pool tables can work as kid's pool table really well. Their small dimensions help kids adapt easily and quickly and develop their playing skills seamlessly. If you have youngsters in your family and they feel attracted to this game, then you may want to facilitate their learning this way. It would be too difficult for them to play at a large table meant for adults. In fact, they may never succeed. Kids are often highly interested in the game of pool. Once they get into it, they will forget about unhealthy activities like spending all their free time on the Internet.
Suitable to small homes
Living in a small house or apartment should not be an impediment to buying and using a pool table. These small-size ones are far more suitable to a restrictive space and will still allow you to gather your friends around it and play. This also works well when you feel like such a piece of furniture wouldn't match the style of your home and therefore would only unfold it when it's needed, storing it away for the rest of the time.
Small pool tables are portable
It is fairly easy to manage a small version. Unlike the usual big pool tables, these are a lot more manageable. The large ones require disassembling piece by piece and then putting them all back together. Or, certain types can be moved around by using special tools and wheels, which is also a very risky and time consuming business. Usually, several people are needed to move such a heavy table around. Instead, when you get a small pool table, the weight is considerably lower and there are easier methods to move it from one place to another.
The small tables are simply folding ones and who wouldn't wish their billiards or pool table was like this? You can store them away easily, whenever you want, as well as move them around and place them in various rooms or outdoor spots. You'll never have to worry about getting them through the door or installing them in their designated place. A folding pool table is the most convenient innovation in this field.
The price
You can spend only a few hundreds instead of thousands and yet you still get a fully functional item that can last for years. Read the reviews below to see the models to purchase that won't let you down. You can even buy one for a bit over $100, as there are significant discounts.
The entertainment factor
The reduced size makes the game accessible to everyone. The low weight and portability lets one move this table as pleased. Feel free to place it in a man cave, in a game room or a kid's room, outside in the garden or in the living room when you have guests. Any gathering or party can be turned into a highly entertaining event by simply unfolding the table wherever you want to. Let the fun begin!
Top 5 Small Pool Tables
We have selected 5 of the best, affordable, feature-rich and popular small pool table models for you, to select the right one for your home with more ease.
1. Hathaway Fairmont 6′ Portable Pool Table
This is a unique 6-feet table with excellent portability and a great fit to small rooms. You get a 66 x 33-inch playing surface and looks just like those large, pricey models. The steel leg system folds easily and can also be fully stabilized. The appearance is stylish: black melamine body with a matte finish and a beautiful blue felt, which is a blend of wool and polyester. You'll feel great about unfolding this and showing it off to your peers. Also, the shade of blue is well chosen – a nice departure from the usual green. In addition, the well rounded corners make for a nice touch, as these are chrome plated.
The melamine edges are durable and can take shocks without showing damage. On the felt, the ball rolls nicely. It's surprising to have such a great felt quality with this model. The legs are made of a strong metal but can be folded without much trouble. The pool table comes with all the needed accessories for pool, as well as with a bag for storing it away. The bag is resistant to tearing and can also be used as a playing surface protective layer if placed on top when the table is standing.
Although some may consider this model to be rather large, it still makes a good kid's pool table. The weight stands at about 160 pounds. This helps make it stable enough. If you need to carry this from a place to another or up some stairs, make sure you have a helper with you. As for the accessories, the package is complete so you won't need anything else, regardless of the level you're playing at. The balls that come with the kit are sized at 2 ¼ inches and the material is by no means a lousy one. The felt, once worn out (although it resists well in time), shouldn't be impossible to replace. The legs allow for a few adjustments to be made.
All in all, this table that's on the smaller side is kid friendly but still a great option for adults. It has all the needed features, while at the same time making a compromise and letting you play pool wherever and for an affordable price. For what it is, it is simply awesome – just don't ask more of it. It is like half of a real table and everything is downsized, but it certainly reaches its purpose.
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2. HLC 6FT Green Billiards foldaway Snooker/Pool Table
HLC's Green Billiards Foldaway Table is suitable to both pool and snooker games and comes with all the needed accessories. The current version is a major improvement of the former package.
The table has 2 x 48-inch cues and two ball sets – one for snooker and the other for pool. Only few other models are like this. Usually, should one wish to change the game, they must purchase an additional set of accessories. This issue is eliminated with the complete HLC package.
Considering its small dimensions, this table is suitable for adults and children, who can start learning how to master the rules of snooker or pool. Its design is outstanding. The frame has a beautiful and elegant wooden finish and the surface is bright green, like with all classic tables. The positioning of the legs is unusual but makes for a great aesthetic effect. This design is indeed a special one: the legs are all inclined to one side but the additional parts make this a very stable piece of furniture on leveled ground.
The 6ft Green Billiards Foldaway Table belongs to a special range. It is a small pool table that fits in apartment rooms or student dorms, for example. It folds vertically and can be easily stored away. The biggest advantage of owning it is, besides being able to play two kinds of games, the possibility to move it around as desired or simply storing it somewhere out of sight when it's not in use. Because it's a lightweight, portable pool table, you can change its place with ease – there is no need to fold it to do that. Have it installed wherever you wish, even outdoors, but never leave it there unprotected.
Since it is a folding pool table and does not have the usual dimensions of a full size version, nor its built, one shouldn't put additional weight on this table. Children should not be allowed to climb on it. It is, after all, a more delicate structure than the massive pool tables that can barely be moved around. To ensure its stability at all times, have it placed on an even surface.
One last note: this miniature pool table may be easy to use, but there is one challenge in the beginning: assembling it. It comes in separate pieces, so you have to put them together. Most likely, you will need someone to help you with that.
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3. Bello Games New York, Deluxe Folding Pool Table EXTRA LARGE 44″
Large and folding – what more could one possibly desire? The Deluxe folding pool table from Bello Games New York is labeled as an 'extra large' one, measuring 44 inches (albeit still in the 'small' range). This comes with true billiard balls, sized at 1 ½ inches. It looks just like a professional table, only that it is downsized and made to be folded easily. It's so simple it doesn't even require any assembling. As you receive it, you only have to unfold and it's ready for the game. Besides, it is just as it looks: sturdy and reliable.
Do not expect to be playing like you would on a large pro table. Still, the materials used here are of good quality and the game can go smoothly, as long as the users are used to everything being downsized. The casual player is expected to enjoy it. In fact, it is best to simply say that it's suitable to the entire family. It's on the heavy side because of its hardwood legs but at least it looks fancy wherever you place it and can suit a more classic interior.
The frame is made of hardwood – not many small pool tables can boast with this. The felt surface contains wood fiber and lets the ball roll smoothly. The legs do not have levers to ensure stability, but these can be purchased and installed. However, this required great care, as to avoid splitting the wood. Drill carefully in order to succeed.
There are many ways in which one can store this table, which is a big plus. You may even have it standing in a closet. To conclude, this is a great choice when you can't have a full size pool table. As for the game performance, expect a realistic pool experience; the balls are heavy enough to allow for that much needed resistance. It doesn't feel 'light', weightless. Of course you will be paying a little more because of the hardwood, but it is worth it. This is a mini table that can be used even by the seasoned players, who would otherwise lack the enjoyment.
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4. 47″ Mini Foldable Portable Pool Table Billiard Table Full Set
The Artdid 47″ Mini Foldable Portable Pool Table Billiard Table seems to be the ideal full set for those who are planning enjoyable game nights with family or friends. It is even suitable for children, who can now really get into billiards.
This is a small pool table and does not have the advantages of a full size one. However, it also lacks the disadvantages. Being so much lighter, it is easy to carry from a place to another when you get bored of the setting. The length and width of the surface are of 47", respectively 25". the legs are slender and can be folded. This makes your billiards table very manageable. All in all, the design manages to save a lot of space regardless of the table being in use or not.
If you are looking for a portable pool table, this should be it. It weights about 20 kg or 44 lbs. Its parts are made of various plastic types, but also of wood (pine). In the package you will get 90 cm long cue sticks, a set of balls, a brush and chalk, plus the triangle rack.
When you play on this miniature pool table, you feel it very close to the real billiards experience. This is because of several of its features. First of all, the playing surface is covered in a high quality fleece which is made of polyester. It may not be what other manufacturers use, but it is a resistant material that will last well in time and allow for nice speedy rolling. The ball will be like gliding on it with ease. In addition, the side bumpers are rubbery and covered in the same type of material. These ensure a good bounce.
There is one element that may ruin the design for some, but it does not affect the game: the woven pockets. However, if you feel you can ignore these, you will be enjoying the advantage of having a folding pool table that's lightweight and nicely built. It may not look too sturdy so don't push your luck: don't let the kids sit on the table and avoid placing weight on it. If you'll be taking care of it, it will give you many hours of good fun. You will not be ashamed to show this pool table to your friends.
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5. HLC 55″ Folding Space Saver Pool Billiard Table
The slim design, modern materials and folding legs of this small pool table will easily convince you it's a perfect choice for small interiors, as well as for people who want to be able to play pool here, there and everywhere. It's also got the complete kit: real billiard balls, cues, chalk, rack and a brush. The wooden parts give this table character.
There is no assembling work and the leg system allows you to get this table up whenever needed, or to store it when it's not in use. Thus, you actually don't need a bigger home to accommodate a pool table. When you want it out of the way, fold it flat and place it vertically or store it horizontally, under a bed.
This miniature version measures 55 inches and is both child and adult friendly. Its height is of 31.5 inches. It will ensure all the fun expected from a game of pool. The balls are of great quality, but aren't full size. It can be said that these are about half of that. What could be more surprising is the length of the sticks; these are about half of what we know of real cues and are seriously lightweight. Consider this aspect when buying, as it will have an effect on how the game feels. For this reason, it may not be ideal when you want to practice for a real, full size game. However, it will ensure a challenging and fun game for the entire family. The rail is made of a good material and it adds bounce, in spite of it being lightweight.
There are no complaints in regards to this model, expect for the light sticks. These, however, can be replaced with better ones. The package will still be worth its money, even when you choose to do so. Do not go too heavy with it though. Even if the balls are solid enough, using full force is no good idea. This stays a rather delicate small table, like its appearance suggests. It is not as sturdy as its hardwood counterparts. Pick it for your kids and they will be happy with it. This is perhaps its best use.
Note that this model will require a bit of work in the beginning. It doesn't come readily assembled but anyway, all you need to do is to place some screws correctly and it's done. Anyone can do this. Do not be mislead by the label – it says 'snooker' but it is definitely suitable for pool, so have no worries. The 'kids and amateurs' level's the best suited.
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6. CHH Mini Folding Pool Table
Pretty, slim and colorful, this mini pool table is a dream for those who have little money to spend on this and little room inside their homes. Small as it may be, and definitely kid friendly, it comes with real billiard balls and is readily assembled. All you have to do is to unfold it and place it wherever desired. When you get bored, move it to some other place. Simply fold its legs when it's not in use.
With a height of 30 inches, this is a better choice for adults than for kids. Still, what you get with it are, of course, miniaturized cues and balls. Unlike many other half-size models, this one actually comes with high quality cues, not as lightweight as expected. This is sure to make a statement and will allow the players to feel the game better. The cues come in halves and you will have to screw these tightly. The final size will be at about 2/3 of a real cue, which is far better than just half of it. In spite of this, however, it doesn't mean one can play exactly as on a big table. The force used must be kept to a lower level, do not be fooled by the realistic feel of it (although it's such a big plus for this model).
Bear in mind that CHH is an expert manufacturer of all sorts of games and similar equipment. It is a guarantee of quality and a promise that you will have your expectations met. The only real downside is that the pockets are too tight and there isn't enough of a bounce from the rails. With a length of 47 inches and a weight of 43 pounds, this portable pool table can find its place in any room and can be moved around effortlessly. Besides, the kit is complete and is good enough on its own, so no need for extra purchases.
For its slim look, the table is rather sturdy, thanks to its good make and materials. Plus, it manages to stand on its own very well and needs no additional support. The balls have enough weight to it and feel genuine, which makes for a solid practice. There is a lot of realism to this kit, although the rolling doesn't exactly match the big league experience. This makes it excellent for practice – kids will be delighted to have it. There will be a bit of a struggle if the height doesn't match, but it will still be useful and attractive to them.
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7. Voit 48 in. Billiards Table Set
Voit 48" is extremely attractive through its clean design with so many of the traditional elements. It has a compact built and looks like something to last. A thorough inspection shows that Void 48" has no flaw. Its diverse materials are well put together, the corners are rounded and the screws are tight. Its dimensions and proportions are nothing but perfect for stability and very pleasing to the eye. You may be instantly seduced by the green surface with the brown wooden frame, but there are other colors available, too.
The rubber side bumpers create a great rebound effect that will help play in a more realistic way. The drop pocket design was taken from the professional range. Small as it may be, it lets adults play too and creates a fun experience. Kids can easily learn how to play and will get to love this new activity. It isn't so suitable for those under 12, although some buyers claim that it fits well.
This is a portable pool table that comes with something extra: it has adjustable legs. Thus, you can always make it stable, even when it stands on an uneven surface. It is a quality that is rare to find. Besides, just by looking at it you can tell it is really sturdy. It does require some care when you move it around, however, as to not cause any damage to the lower leg parts. A very nice aspect is its weight – it has below 70 pounds. This is not a table you can fold, but it can be lifted and carried around, should you wish to place it somewhere else.
In the game table industry, Voit is one of the leaders. It knows how to get the whole family involved and entertained. Besides, it is well aware of all the needs of its diverse customers and especially of their concern with small rooms. This is a full set; you get the table with all its accessories – balls, cue sticks, brush, rack, plus instructions on how to assemble it and how to play. It is good for those who are completely new to this. There is no unique system to retrieve the balls, so you will have to get them one by one, from their respective pockets.
Fit for home use and is very friendly to the youth, this small pool table is affordable and does what you expect. With the bouncy rails and the heavy billiard balls, you get the chance at a good game, although not exactly like one at full size. Assembling takes about 10 minutes and playing can take as many hours as you want.
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8. HomCom Folding Miniature Billiards Pool Table
Pool enthusiasts who cannot afford a full size pool table or simply have no room for it could simply get the HomCom Folding Miniature Billiards Pool Table. With this model, the feeling of authenticity is strong.
Within the package, you receive a set of ball, two cues, chalk, a brush and a rack. It's all that you need to get started – even to start teaching your kids if you wish. Moreover, this is a miniature pool table that folds for your convenience. It can be moved out of the way when not in use and hid away. It's this practical aspect that convinces many buyers.
You get a playing surface that is 55" long, with a width of 25". The table height stands at 29". This is a portable pool table that tries to follow the classic design and color scheme of the regular ones, with a few differences. The surface is of a rather pale, minty green and for the edges was chosen a honey color. There are nice golden frills decorating each of the pockets. This miniature table has thin legs, but with a good support system that will keep it stable. For perfect stability, place it on an even surface or adjust its legs accordingly.
In terms of performance, HomCom hardly compromised. The balls roll smoothly on the synthetic fiber fleece cloth. There is enough of a resemblance between the materials that you would see in a big billiards table and this model. The balls bounce back well thanks to the cushion on the edges and so you will enjoy the way the game unfolds. It may be a small pool table, but it creates enough of a thrill. With the skills you earn with it, you can then confidently play at a big table.
Since it is a folding pool table, owners won't have to see it as a permanent piece of furniture in their homes. This should only stay unfolded when in use. When you don't need it, simply fold its legs flat and place it under a bed or in a closet, as it takes up very little space. All that is needed is to accommodate its 55-inch length.
Its weight will also be an advantage. It comes as a surprise, considering the rather large size for a mini pool table, but it is really light. Only one person is enough to move it around. This makes the model one of the top options.
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As you can see, top small pool tables differ through their features. Each, however, is ideally suited to kids and adults alike. Pick yours based on the aspects that make a difference: cue size, ball weight, playing surface size, height, aesthetics and especially folding ability, if that matters to you.
When to consider a small pool table
You've seen by now why it is so advantageous to invest in a mini version. To sum it up, here are the situations that would call for this alternative:
- When you have a game room but there is little space left.
- When you live in a small apartment or house.
- When you just don't want to see the pool table around day by day.
- When you're playing just for fun.
- When you want to teach your kids pool and get them used to a healthier pastime than computer games.
- When you just can't decide where to place a pool table and you'd rather have one that's easy to maneuver.
- When buying a full size one is too much for your budget.
Small, folding pool tables may surprise you. Although these are made to be carried around easily and stored away, you will find they have enough stability. At the same time, the materials can be more than you expect: from hardwood to resistant modern plastic mixtures and a chrome finish, also with excellent felt made of real wool. In addition we could mention the ball weight, which can get close to the real deal, while their size is much smaller. All these details contribute to the looks of the table, as well as to the quality of the game.


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Dear Healthcare at Home Colleague,
We continue to explore issues of compliance and competition in an effort to bring information you will find helpful. We have also not forgotten our promise to get an interview with the Home Hero CEO, following his surprise announcement last week that the model is not working and he has already shut it down. His letter hinted that there was some investor money left over and that he was going to use it to resurface in some way. We are hoping to learn more about that.
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Back as a re-run for pre-order, and now fitted with the newly tooled bogies and scale wheels (Present on the Mk1 Suburbans) alongside guard interior detailing for the brake ends.
With the addition of these new bogies and wheels the coaches will still line up with, and couple up with all previously released finescale Mk1s from ourselves and Darstaed.
Each coach is priced at £189, with no deposits or payment required on this pre-order.
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How to Grow a Fig Tree From a Shoot
Growing a fig tree from cutting a shoot off of a mother tree will produce an identical offspring. You can use the limbs that are removed from the fig tree in late winter from pruning. After placing the young shoot in a potting soil and sand mixture, new leaves will appear in less than three weeks. In most cases by early May, the new shoots will be ready to place in the ground and literally take off. Basic tools are all that is required for growing new fig trees from a mother plant.
Prepare the potting soil before any pruning takes place. The shoots or cuttings must be placed into the potting soil immediately after cutting. Mix together three parts potting soil to one part sand. Fill the 6-inch plastic pot to the top rim. Most 6-inch pots will use 2 quarts of soil. Up to five shoots can be placed into a single 6-inch pot. Be sure that the plastic pot has large drainage holes in the bottom. This is key as the pot cannot retain water in the bottom, it will rot the fig cuttings.
Take cuttings from the mother plant that is ¼ inch to 3/8 inch in diameter and 8 inches to 10 inches long. Use a knife or a pair of pruning shears. The pruning shears must be of the double-knife type and not an anvil shear. Anvil shears will crush the pruned stem. Cut the small stems at an angle, not straight across. The angle cut will provide greater surface area for rooting of the shoot.
Dip each cut end of the shoots into the rooting hormone. Cover the lower end approximately 1 1/2 inches to 2 inches in the white powder.
Insert the fig cutting into the potting soil, cut end down. Immerse the stem approximately 4 inches deep. Arrange the stems in a circular fashion around the pot about 1 inch from the inner edge.
Use the knife and cut the bottom from the 2-liter soda bottle. Remove only the lower 1-inch of the plastic bottle. Keep the screw cap in place.
Water the new cuttings thoroughly with water. Add water several times to soak the new cuttings into the potting soil. Let the cuttings set for six to eight hours to drain any excess water.
Place the 2-liter soda bottle over the cuttings in the pot. This will make a mini-greenhouse.
Set the pot in a window that does not have direct sunlight. Direct sunlight will cause the fig cuttings to over-heat and dry out prematurely. Leave the cuttings alone--do not touch or lift the soda bottle. Observe leaf growth after three weeks.
Lift soda bottle from pot after three weeks. There should small green leaves on the stems. Add one cup of water only to the pot. Replace soda bottle. Set back in window. Leave alone for two weeks.
Remove soda bottle after leaves reach greater than ¾ inch. Water the plant thoroughly. Allow excess water to drain. Place back in window.
Water the fig trees once a week or more often if the plant's leaves begin to droop. You cannot over-water the new trees since you are using a pot with drainage holes. Add a liquid fertilizer once every two weeks until you place the trees into the ground.
Place the new trees outside at the end of April for a few hours each day. This will harden off the plants. Place the trees in the ground the first two weeks of May, when the ground temperature is above 60 degrees F. Water up to 2 inches each week.
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- Place the new trees outside at the end of April for a few hours each day. This will harden off the plants. Place the trees in the ground the first two weeks of May, when the ground temperature is above 60 degrees F. Water up to 2 inches each week.
Things Needed
- Potting soil
- Sand
- 6-inch plastic pot with drainage holes in bottom
- Knife or pruning shears
- Rooting hormone
- Water
- 2-liter soda bottle


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Professor Brien Holden was a leading champion for research and the development of new and better vision care technology and products.
He generated over $1.3 billion in research, education and humanitarian funds and was described by Professor Earl Smith at the award of his Honorary Doctorate in Humane Letters at the University of Houston as, "the most influential optometrist of our generation."
His efforts were acknowledged through a host of national and international awards and honours, including an Order of Australia Medal for his work in eye health and vision science; the Schwab Social Entrepreneur Award for Africa 2010 at the regional World Economic Forum; the Charles F. Prentice Medal (optometry's highest scientific honour) and seven honorary doctorates from universities in Canada, South Africa, UK and the US.
In 2010, the Institute for Eye Research was renamed the Brien Holden Vision Institute in recognition of his contributions.
After completing his PhD in corneal and contact lens research in the United Kingdom at the City University London in 1971, Brien returned to Australia to take up a position as Lecturer at the University of New South Wales Australia (UNSW) in Sydney. This proved to be an incredibly fertile research and educational environment in the early 1970s.
It was here that a group led by Brien Holden began to quickly develop expertise in soft contact lenses. Brien's influence was not only felt in contact lens studies and research, but also in teaching diagnostic drugs. His UK qualifications enabled him to be both the first person to be registered in optometry to use diagnostic drugs and the first teacher of the subject in Australia.
In 1973, Brien and several postgraduate students began research to determine what was needed in contact lenses to maintain eye health. This group managed to attract the interest of other researchers to work with them, expanding beyond the original goal of understanding the effects of contact lenses on the cornea to include all aspects of contact lenses – from lens design, material properties and performance to the effects of a wide range of ocular devices, procedures and contact lens solutions on the eye.
Its staff included optometrists, biologists, physiologists, biochemists, microbiologists and biostatisticians and it became the major organiser of contact lens related clinical trials around the world, collaborating with what is now one of the world's leading eye research institutes and hospitals, the LV Prasad Eye Institute (a long-time research partner) in India.
The CCLRU went on to make significant contributions to the world of contact lenses – understanding the eye's needs, developing toric soft contact lenses and setting the agenda for clinical care of contact lens wearers. It also developed a postgraduate research program as well as expertise in continuing education, delivering contact lens training to thousands of practitioners and educators throughout Asia. World leaders in the field were attracted to Sydney, helping develop the international reach of the group.
The success of the CCLRU spurred Brien Holden onto further challenges. Brien and colleagues saw the need for an independent, but university-affiliated, Australian institute to promote and develop eye research and education and in 1985, they established the Institute for Eye Research as a non-profit research institute.
The Institute for Eye Research undertook a range of both applied and basic scientific and clinical research projects dedicated to advancing knowledge of the eye and vision system and to create innovative vision correction products. It managed this by employing a policy of engagement with external organisations as a way to draw on expertise from around the world to create inventive solutions to some of the major challenges facing the field. This included forging long-standing associations with organisations such as the LV Prasad Eye Institute and the University Hospital in Helsinki.
When the Australian Government established the Cooperative Research Centres (CRC) Program in 1991, Brien immediately saw an opportunity to create new breakthroughs through the relationships between research and industry that the program promoted. The Cooperative Research Centre for Eye Research and Technology (CRCERT) was established in 1991 with Brien as Director, developing collaborations with Bascom Palmer Eye Institute, CSIRO, University of Western Sydney, Queensland University of Technology, the Optometric Vision Research Foundation and later, the University of Houston and the Centre for Eye Research Australia, among many others.
CRCERT received grants of $37 million over 13 years and provided the basis from which the Vision CRC was established in 2003 and a Vision CRC extension granted in 2009 – a total of $85 million in CRC funding over 25 years. This level of government support attracted over $800 million in industry and partner investment in the CRCs.
These organisations achieved their goals of delivering breakthrough research and innovative products, with products delivering over $1 billion a year in sales and $300 million in total royalties (divided amongst the CRC participants). The CRCs also made important contributions in the areas professional education and vision care delivery.
Brien and his researchers also developed the technology that resulted in the creation of soft toric contact lenses for the correction of astigmatism. These lenses were successfully launched worldwide in 2002 and rapidly became one of the most successful toric designs ever launched.
The invention of the silicone hydrogel contact lens solved the problem of supplying high enough levels of oxygen to the cornea to overcome the problem of hypoxia. This was a major barrier to the development of successful extended wear contact lenses. Brien had laid much of the foundation for this breakthrough through his earlier research, such as specifying the minimum oxygen transmissibility required to avoid excessive levels of corneal oedema during daily and extended contact lens wear. Conducted with colleague Dr George Mertz, this became known as the 'Holden-Mertz criterion'. The silicone hydrogel lenses have earned billions in product sales for industry.
Over the years Brien collaborated with every major industry organization. Other products to reach the market under his leadership include multifocal contact lenses for presbyopia (co-developed with Ciba Vision) and spectacle lenses to control the progression of myopia (co-developed with Carl Zeiss Vision).
One of Brien's defining characteristics was his willingness to take risks and the CRC Program provided a platform for the kind of breakthrough research that would yield immense rewards if successful. He instigated several projects in the surgical area through this program – some didn't succeed, but others, such as the 'Accommodating Gel', a polymer gel to replace the aged natural lens of the eye for those with cataract and presbyopia has demonstrated feasibility, and still holds the promise of a revolutionary treatment.
A more recent investment was the development of a neuro-ophthalmic device that could detect a range of general health disorders by observing the visual system. The ability of this device to detect concussion is currently being explored and it could be a major benefit to the world if it proves effective.
Brien began his research career in the area of myopia, having undertaken his PhD in the late 1960s on the topic of orthokeratology. It again became a major focus later in his career as evidence began to show that myopia was rapidly reaching epidemic proportions across the world. In 2010, there were an estimated 1.4 billion myopes around the world. Research now indicates this number will grow to around 5 billion by 2050 if left unchecked, and include almost 1 billion high myopes who will be at a significantly increased risk of potentially blinding conditions.
Understanding the emerging threat to vision that myopia presented, Brien installed this as a major program of Vision CRC when it began in 2003, with the objective of developing an optical device that would control the progression of the condition and prevent people moving into the high myopia category. Collaborating with University of Houston School of Optometry, the program delivered a spectacle lens (co-developed with Carl Zeiss Vision) that demonstrated an ability to slow the progression of myopia in children with a certain parental history, released commercially in 2011.
Not satisfied with the urgency with what he believed this emerging 'epidemic' was being addressed, Brien arranged, with the support of the Australian Minister for Health, Mr Peter Dutton, a World Health Organization Global Scientific Meeting on Myopia at the Brien Holden Vision Institute in 2015. The meeting brought together scientists, researchers and clinicians from each WHO region, to review the evidence on myopia, identify knowledge gaps and make recommendations to address this to better inform clinical practice and public health policy.
Carrying on the work that Brien began, the Brien Holden Vision Institute continues to pursue more effective treatments for myopia, working on novel contact lens and spectacle designs to provide better myopia control, developing education programs to assist practitioners manage their patients, and to help raise awareness about this emerging public health issue.
In many Asian countries minimal opportunities existed for contact lens practitioners to acquire initial or continuing professional education and it was common for contact lens fitting to be carried out by people without formal contact lens education. As a result, the standards of care available varied considerably.
In 1990, Brien and colleagues from the CCLRU instigated the Asia Pacific Contact Lens Education Program (APCLEP) as a way to educate contact lens practitioners in countries across the Asia-Pacific and improve eye care, contact lens education and contact lens fitting. This included raising sponsorship from the ophthalmic firm Bausch & Lomb, which helped support the program. Its first series of lectures were held in China and over the next 10 years APCLEP reached over 20,000 practitioners.
Brien Holden was also involved in the establishment of the International Association of Contact Lens Educators (IACLE) and as President (1991-2000), which developed educational infrastructure and resources specifically targeting hundreds of contact lens educators throughout the world. IACLE programs now exist in over 60 countries. Similar programs were initiated for educator and practitioner training in refraction and progressive spectacle dispensing in association with Essilor International through Brien Holden Vision Institute.
Brien also made important contributions through his involvement with the School of Optometry and Vision Science at UNSW where he evolved from Lecturer in 1971 to Scientia Professor in 2001. He had visiting appointments at universities across the globe, including the United Kingdom, Finland, United States, Canada and China.
He created many opportunities for postgraduate research students through the organisations he was been involved with, including supervising or co-supervising over 30 PhD students The CCLRU, Institute for Eye Research, CRCERT, Vision CRC and Brien Holden Vision Institute have all possessed strong student programs and many graduates have become some of the finest professionals, researchers and educators in their fields.
These organisations have educated almost 200 PhD and MSc students.
With colleagues Brian Layland, David Pye, Debbie Sweeney and Frank Back he established VisionCare NSW in 1992 to manage the NSW Government Spectacle Program, which delivers subsidised eye care to those in need. VisionCare NSW supplied over one and a half million pairs of spectacles to financially disadvantaged people in NSW from 1992 to 2014.
In 1998, he co-founded the International Centre for Eyecare Education (ICEE) (now Brien Holden Vision Institute, Public Health) to establish eye care services in developing communities throughout the world. It now delivers self-sustaining education programs and ensures the necessary supporting infrastructure and supplies of spectacles and equipment exists to ensure these services are sustainable. The programs continue to build eye care services for Indigenous Australians and other communities throughout the world.
Brien Holden also made a significant contribution to global initiatives to address avoidable blindness and vision impairment through his involvement with the peak global bodythe International Agency for the Prevention of Blindness (IAPB) and through the World Health Organization (WHO) Refractive Error Working Group.
Along with colleagues Dr Gullapalli 'Nag' Rao and Dr Serge Resnikoff,, Brien made important representations to have refractive error recognised as a leading cause of blindness and impaired vision by the WHO. This is now a key theme for Vision 2020, the global initiative of the IAPB and WHO to eliminate avoidable blindness.
Brien Holden Vision Institute instigated the inaugural World Congress on Refractive Error in 2007 which has further promoted global efforts in this area. As a critical part of this initiative Brien and colleagues developed the epidemiological data on the global size of the problem. This assisted in the development of a global plan of action to eliminate uncorrected refractive error by the year 2020.
With colleagues from the Brien Holden Vision Institute, and with CBM, Fred Hollows Foundation and Vision 2020 Australia, Brien was instrumental in developing the proposal that resulted in an allocation from the Australian Government of $67 million over four years to eliminate avoidable blindness and impaired vision in the Pacific region.
His commitment to this issue saw him address the National Press Club in 2005, where he alerted the audience of the enormous need for vision correction to address a problem that impacts on the health, quality of life, education and economic opportunities of so many. In the following years he continued to emphasis the link between avoidable vision impairment, disability and poverty.
With over 400 million people needing vision correction and more than 100 million blind or vision impaired because they don't have access to an eye examination and a pair of glasses – including 11 million children – India faces a huge task in addressing this need. It was estimated that the country will need at least 100 schools of optometry over the next few decades to meet the demand for fully qualified optometrists. Ensuring that quality education is delivered in all these undergraduate programs would require the development of a minimum of 1000 optometric educators who are capable of facing the challenges ahead to help produce around 5000 optometry graduates per year.
The 'Delhi Declaration', a blueprint for the reform needed to meet this challenge, was signed in 2010. As a result, several organisations have now been established to unify the profession, provide the regulatory leadership needed and to help build education capacity. These include the Indian Optometry Federation, India Vision Institute (joint initiative of the Brien Holden Vision Institute and LVPEI) and the Optometry Council of India.
A staunch advocate for quality education, Professor Holden explained; "Australia can assist by sharing lessons learned from the academic, professional and legislative pathway that we have followed over the last 80 years to become an effective health care profession. Optometry in Australia is now a very well defined profession and makes a significant contribution to the country's welfare".
Brien Holden was one of the driving forces behind the establishment of the Australia China Centre for Optometry Research and Development (ACCORD) in Guangzhou, China in 2012.
This joint initiative with the Zhongshan Ophthalmic Centre of Sun Yat-sen University, Guangzhou, China, has enabled cooperation in clinical and fundamental research into refractive error. Particularly in the Aisan context. .
Other major collaborators include Dr Antti Vannas, an outstanding researcher and surgeon, who opened up the world of ophthalmology research for Brien, enabling him to realise the potential for improved vision correction that could result from understanding the cornea and its response to surgery.
Dr Nag Rao, founder of the LV Prasad Eye Institute (LVPEI) in India, has been a long-term partner in both vision correction research and efforts to address avoidable blindness and vision impairment worldwide. He has also been an important figure in the development and successes of organisations such as the Brien Holden Vision Institute. Cooperation between ophthalmology and optometry through partnerships with Antti Vannas, Nag Rao, Dr Hugh Taylor and, later, Dr Serge Resnikoff, was an enlightening and empowering experience for Brien.
Brien Holden's contributions to the L V Prasad Eye Institute were acknowledged by LVPEI when it named its centre investigating the causes and treatments of eye conditions, the Professor Brien Holden Research Centre.
Over the course of his career, Brien Holden received over 30 national and international awards from organisations around the world for his contributions to research, eye care and health, including seven honorary doctorates from the U.S., U.K., South Africa and Canada. He delivered more than 90 Keynote Addresses, authored more than 220 refereed papers, 26 book chapters and 380 refereed abstracts.
Brien served as a member of government licensing, advisory and registration bodies, several boards of management and acted in an editorial capacity and as referee on a range of international academic journals.
In 1997, Brien Holden received the Medal of the Order of Australia for outstanding contributions to eye care research and education.
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text: Marseille - Euro 2016's most miserly goalkeeper Manuel Neuer must keep out the tournament's top scorer Antoine Griezmann in a landmark semi-final clash between Germany and France on Thursday.The prize from the Marseille battle in front of 65,000 fans will be a final against Cristiano Ronaldo's Portugal in Paris on Sunday.But the European Championship hosts will also be looking to beat Germany, the World Cup holders, in a major tournament for the first time in 58 years.Germany have triumphed in three World Cup encounters since then, the last in the 2014 quarter-finals. Their most famous meeting was in the 1982 semi-final when France's Patrick Battiston had to be revived by medics on the pitch after a brutal clash with German goalkeeper Harald Schumacher. Bayern Munich goalkeeper Neuer and Atletico Madrid striker Griezmann could hold the key to their latest encounter however.Griezmann has scored four times as France have improved with each game at Euro 2016. Two of his goals came in a comprehensive 5-2 win over Iceland in the quarter-finals last weekend at the Stade de France.'SCHWEINI' BACKNeuer has conceded only one goal in regulation time in five games - against Italy in the quarter-finals, a tie Germany eventually won on penalties."We need to score goals. This is a team that doesn't concede a lot of goals," said French coach Didier Deschamps."Everyone talks about their attack, but they know how to defend," he added.German coach Joachim Loew is aware of the threat."We are going to have to be compact and close down the space in defence," he said."France are going to be the toughest opponents we have had in the tournament until now."Deschamps has no injury problems and welcomes back midfielder N'Golo Kante and defender Adil Rami to contend for places after both served suspensions against Iceland.With many French fans looking back to the 1982 battle, Deschamps said: "We can't change past history, but we've got our own page to write."German captain Bastian Schweinsteiger will start in Marseille after recovering from a knee ligament strain suffered against Italy."In a game like this, his experience is very valuable and, in any case, he will start," Loew said on Wednesday, without giving any other team details. And the penalty shoot-out win left him with tough choices.Centre-back Mats Hummels picked up a yellow card and is suspended against France. Striker Mario Gomez and midfielder Sami Khedira picked up injuries which have ruled them out.Loew also has a problem with Bayern man Thomas Mueller, a regular source of goals who has yet to score at the tournament.But Mueller says that reaching the final and having a chance to add the Euro trophy to the World Cup they currently hold is all that matters."Reaching that goal is what drives me on. I haven't had that many chances here and the ones I have missed were by a matter of centimetres."I'm not driving myself crazy about it," he said.