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CHICAGO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Braintree, the fastest growing payments platform for online and mobile commerce, today announced Wrapp, the social gifting app that allows consumers to send free and paid digital gift cards using mobile devices or the web, has selected the company as its payments provider. In addition to using the sophisticated platform, Wrapp will soon be available on Venmo Touch in the US, Braintree's new service that enables one touch payments across multiple mobile applications.
Braintree's presence in more than 40 countries worldwide, and its capability to process payments in more than 130 different currencies, provides companies like Wrapp, currently available in eight countries, with the ability to support their current markets and rapidly enter new markets seamlessly. As a key influencer in the European start-up community, Wrapp continues to lead the pack by focusing on the quickly growing mobile industry and Braintree helps deliver on the customer experience by enabling one touch checkout, not only within the app, but now across apps.
"Wrapp is an innovative company, not only changing the way people purchase, send and receive digital gift cards, but also how retailers build their brand and relationships with their customers," said Klas Bäck, General Manager of International Payment Strategy at Braintree. "By providing new technology, like Venmo Touch, and with our capabilities around the globe, we look forward to helping accelerate Wrapp's international expansion and improving the mobile payment process for their customers."
"Braintree understands the importance of mobile commerce and has removed the currency barriers that often come with operating in multiple markets," said Hjalmar Windladh, CEO and co-founder of Wrapp, used by over 1 million consumers to give 8.3 million digital gift cards in the last 15 months. "By using Braintree to process payments, we can focus on growing and improving our social gifting service, knowing that the checkout process will always be consistent and super simple for our users."
In addition to Wrapp, Braintree has already helped many brands quickly grow internationally, including leading companies such as Fab, Uber and HotelTonight. Braintree currently enables one touch purchases for over 35 million consumers across thousands of e-commerce sites and applications by storing consumers' payment information for future use at those merchants and with Venmo Touch, is currently extending these capabilities across apps.
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The Asian Age reports that Pakistan's President Pervez Musharraf has given the go-ahead for a massive crackdown in the restive tribal areas for the purpose of crushing pro-Taliban and Al Qaeda militants. To the extent that Musharaf is serious, this doesn't seem like the time for the U.S. to counteract his attempts to consolidate power.
Via Reliapundit, who also links to this report that Musharraf is redeploying his forces from the border with India to the border with Afghanistan, and this report suggesting that the state of emergency will be lifted in two to three weeks.
JOHN adds: I hope very much that those reports are correct, although it's not obvious why Musharraf needed to suspend the constitution to crack down on al Qaeda. As usual, though, it's hard to tell what's going on by reading press accounts, which have focused mainly on Musharraf's crackdown on lawyers. For many–not us–that may be almost as welcome as a campaign against al Qaeda, but we hope he has something more productive in mind.
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SUPERHERO fans who missed out on a preview of the new Avengers film were thrilled when the co-director added an extra show.
Hundreds queued at Cineworld, Fountain Park, on Tuesday to see 20 minutes of footage from the hotly-anticipated Hollywood blockbuster, Avengers: Infinity War.
But with the limited number of tickets for the sneak preview screening already sold out, most of those queuing expected to be left out in the cold.
To the surprise and delight of 20-30 super fans, however, Joe Russo, who directed the film with brother Anthony, stepped in to put an extra screening on.
The Avengers director even stopped to dish out autographs and take selfies with dozens of eager fans.
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Twitter user @akfpaige wrote: "All of us were on the waiting list for the Infinity War screening and Joe Russo, being the lovely guy he is, ran a second screening for us and came out to meet us all personally. I guess today turned out pretty good."
Prior to the exclusive 20-minute screening of footage from the hotly-anticipated blockbuster, Russo addressed the audience and thanked the city of Edinburgh for being such a great host during their five weeks of filming.
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After staring at me untouched for way too long, I decided to finish my bonnet this Saturday. I only had scraps left over from cutting out the silk exterior fabric, so I had to piece together strips for the bonnet ties, which I then hand felled. The ties are attached under the last row of trim on the crown, which seems to be a pretty standard practice of the time. I had some bias cut strips of white silk that I pieced together and then pinked the edges. My first version used a gathering stitch, but it was too wild. My second attempt was pleated, sewn, and then trimmed down further and then applied to the brim. Many of the original fashion plates I referenced had some sort of trim on the brim, either lace or other detail, and adding some white really brightens up the entire hat. I added a little bow to the back, because a hat can never have too many bows!
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You don't have to be a professional artist to join this group which has
been in existent for the past 16 years.
"None of us are professionals, but we do love to paint," said president
of the Pecos Palette Club Bea Owens.
Owens and about 19 other members gather monthly to "dabble" in their
favorite hobby.
"I love to paint, always have," said Owens.
The club started in 1981 and has been going strong since then, losing
some members and adding others.
"Some of the members come down here on Tuesdays and Thursdays and just
sit here and do their own thing," said Owens.
No requirements are made to belong to the friendly group.
"We have a little kitchen, an art supply room and plenty of room to set
up our easles," she said.
The group does all kinds of painting and has had several teachers at
their meetings showing them how to "hone" their skills.
"The paintings are all different and we do mostly oil painting on
canvas," said Owens. "We've had some really interesting teachers come to
our meetings," she said.
The walls are adorned with paintings donated by these painting teachers.
"The teachers are from different places, like Breckenridge, Seagraves
and we had one come all the way from California," said Owens.
The artist from California has been in Pecos twice demonstrating his
skills, showing the group techniques and has each time donated a
painting for their collection.
Local artists who teach include Linda Manry, Stella Tinkler and Viva
"Trudy Teaney moved away, but she used to teach a lot at the senior
center," said Owens.
Every year the group gets about two or three new members to replace the
ones who move or just drop out.
"We pretty much keep the same number of individuals interested, but we
welcome others," said Owens.
The group not only enjoys painting during their gatherings, but also
enjoy visiting with each other, sharing tips and just plain, "getting
away from it all," according to Owens.
"When we have a teacher, depending on what he's interested in, that's
what we paint," said Owens.
For instance, Bill Blackmon of California, enjoyed Southwest scenes.
"We did Southwest scenes when he was here teaching," said Owens.
"Another teacher, Bill Zaner, does Big Bend Scenes, scenery which can be
found in Big Bend area," she said.
The group doesn't usually go to art shows or participate in them out of
town, but as individuals there have been several who have won awards in
these shows.
"Some of our members are good enough to participate in these shows, but
we don't usually do it as a group," Owens said.
Owens has sold numerous of her paintings from her home and does some
upon request.
"I usually just sell them to individuals who say they like them and
would like to purchase one," she said.
Some late-bloomers state that their love for painting came only when
more time was available.
"I didn't start painting until all kids were grown," said Frances
Hamilton also has a sister, Nancy McAnally who paints with the group.
"We also have a man that joins us regularly, Ray Whitley, so it's not
just a women's club," said Owens.
"We have a real good library that the members can check out books on all
different subjects," said Owens.
These books help the members gather ideas and provide inspiration to the
crafty members.
"We do have some out of town members, they've moved away, but are still
members," said Owens.
The group always participates in the Annual Beta Sigma Phi Bazaar held
in November.
"Each member has to paint a picture and donate it," said Owens.
The paintings are sold for chances at the bazaar, according to Owens.
"This helps us bring in a little bit of money to fund our club," she
The paintings donated are already framed and ready to hang, according to
Painting is not only relaxing, offers a chance to visit, but can turn
out some really nice things.
"We welcome individuals who would like to join us," said Owens.
The group will start meeting every third Monday of the month at 120 W.
Second Street. Other avid members visit the location on Tuesdays and
One of the members, recently participating in a cleanup project in
downtown Pecos.
"I really enjoyed doing that scenery on the buildings in downtown," said
Joyce Morton.
Morton along with members of another club, The Modern Study Club,
painted over a blank white wall on buildings in the downtown area in an
effort to beautify and make Pecos more attractive.
"Some of those club members had never painted a single thing, and were
afraid at first," said Morton. "After a couple of days, they were like
pros," she said.
Under Morton's guidance, the club painted several buildings in the area,
and are planning to further the effort."I really enjoyed doing that," she said.
Jacob Cross, of Dallas, was in Pecos recently, visited the nursing home
residents and provided them with a special treat by performing for them.
"He loves children and elderly people and spends a lot of time visiting
both," said his grandmother Anita Rivera.
Jacob did a performance on the story, "Boy and his Dog," for the
residents at the nursing home and also played the piano for the group.
"This was a special treat everyone enjoyed," said Rivera.
Jacob Cross if the 14-year-old son of Prissy and Darell Cross of Dallas
and formerly of Pecos.
He was born in Pecos, has a sister named Jackie Cross and attends Lake
View High Centennial School.
Jacob does acting for Theater Arts in Garland. He won best actor in UIL
and won first place in UIL on the story, "Boy and His Dog" by William
The teenager also won first place for Most Talented. He did touring in
acting on "Children on Stage on Cinderalla Dressed in Yella" in three
different categories, Native American, England and Italy.
In one of the features he was the narrator and in the other he was the
Jacob and his cast group performed over 20 locations all over Dallas in
different places such as hospitals, daycares and nursing homes. Also
over two weeks of touring performed for over 2,000 children. He also
performed in Theater Arts in Garland for the public at Performing Arts
He is A'Capella Choir and in the group Freedom Select Band (instrumental
band) which will be going to New York with the choir. In the band he
will be playing the keyboard.
"He also plays the piano beautifully and did so for the residents of the
nursing home," said Rivera.
Jacob enjoys playing Fur Leis and Beethoven and loves to read monologues.
In his spare time he enjoys playing the piano and eating pizza.
"My dream is to someday be an actor or a musician," said Cross.
He learned to play the piano by ear.
"Most of his talents are `God-gifted'," said Rivera.
His grandparents in Pecos are Tom and Anita Rivera; Mr. and Mrs. Frank
Perea maternal and paternal, Mr. and Mrs. Pete Garcia. His other
grandparents are Mr. and Mrs. Cross of Dallas.
"Hopefully Jacob can be an example of what a young child can become if
given the chance," said Rivera. "Perhaps there are many out there and we just don't know it," she said.|
Vacation time is just about over for students, teachers and others in
the education field are back in school. For some time now band and
athletic practices have been in progress. There have been "Back to
School" style shows and special sales have been advertised. In the
stores where I have shopped the interest was mainly in school supplies
and younger clothing.
All the newspaper and other media have featured advice on watching for
school children, obeying traffic signs. Some have suggested that people
practice courtesy with which I heartily concur. How much better the
world would be if everyone showed a thoughtfulness for others. And,
really, are not Texans supposed to "Drive Friendly?"
About vacations we have not had a trip of any length this summer, so
far just sort of bits and pieces, a day here or weekend there and have
enjoyed relatives and friends for brief visits. Pleasant moments for me
have been hearing what others are doing by way of notes. Some
interesting picture postcards have arrived from friends and relatives.
They are double joys, to know someone thought about me and then each
card is added to my collection.
Many, many years ago when on trips I started getting pictures of
motels, lodges, hotels where we stayed and then I collected state
capitols and from there it "just grew." As friends learned of my
collection they added so now I have albums with hundreds of cards, some
of which are quite unusual. This year they came from Chicago, Alabama,
Tennessee, Florida, Alaska and Texas too. So I have enjoyed bits of
travel by correspondence, thanks to each one who remembered me. Isn't
life wonderful?
Some new places enjoyed personally include two evening trips to Cisco
just up the highway north to dinner theater entertainment at the Hilton
Hotel Community Center. In July the play was "I'll Leave It To You" by
Noel Coward. Early this month was a musical "Snoopy" based on the
Charles M. Schulz comic strips.
The plays are produced by members of Cisco Junior College Drama
Department and are good efforts. The next play will be the middle of
October. The theater room has a nice size stage and seats a hundred
people comfortably at tables. The food was excellent both times.
The Conrad N. Hilton Memorial Park and Community Center is located on
the north side of town. It resulted from the ideas of Barron and Eric
Hilton to create a memorial for their father and leaders in Cisco to
preserve a historical landmark. The project was termed as a
"rehabilitation for adaptive reuse" with the outside walls remaining
intact while the interior was completely revised.
By efforts of the Conrad Hilton Foundation, the Houston University
Foundation, the Texas Historical Foundation, interested Cisco citizens,
the Albert Komatsu Architectural film and Bennett Construction
Corporation the contract for work was signed on August 5, 1985. Plans
had begun in 1979. The dedication and opening for the public was held in
October of 1986.
The story of the hotel began in September of 1916 when H.J. Mobley
bought City of Cisco Lot #29 from A.J. Olsen for the sum of $9,700. This
was situated within 150 yards away from the point where the east-west
rails of the Texas and Pacific Railroad crossed the north-south rails of
the Texas Central Railroad. Thinking that any form of service oriented
business there would be profitable he built a hotel and named it after
himself, the Mobley Hotel.
Conrad Hilton came to Cisco to buy a bank but changed his mind after the
absentee owner raised the promised sale price. Hilton liked the area
because it was near the rich Ranger oil fields. The stable economy and
promising business opportunities were within his planned financing. He
was frustrated at not being able to find a night's lodging after his
failed bank deal. He found out that the owner of the Mobley Hotel was
renting all available beds for eight hour shifts! Obviously, money
making was not limited to just banking or oil.
After talking, the two men struck a deal. Henry Mobley wanted more oil
interests and sold his hotel to Hilton. Thus began the career as
"Innkeeper to the World." He stayed in Cisco until he decided to
renovate the old Annabel Hotel in Fort Worth and sold the Mobley to his
mother, Mary Hilton, who was chairman of the board for the hotel
company. It remained in the family until 1931 when it was sold to J.M.
Radford of Cisco. As the depression era moved in so hotel business saw a
decline. Over the next years it became a boarding house, a nursing home
and at one time an Alaskan gold prospector bought it for spending the
winters in Texas. For many years it was vacant and deterioration caused
great concern.
Now serving as a community center, museum and park the facility houses
an "Innkeeper Gallery," a tribute to Hilton which includes photographs,
other memorabilia and a two-hour film exhibit about Hilton and his
various hotels. The Cisco Chamber of Commerce maintains its office there
with a very nice reception area. Today the old hotel building, though
architecturally unimpressive, retains a world of historical interest.
Called by Hilton "a cross between a flophouse and a gold mine", it has
been formally recognized and deserves its place on the National Register
of Historic Buildings.
Something else about Cisco - their downtown is like many other towns,
lots of empty buildings. Starting in October of 1994 a project of
paintings on these buildings was begun - now there are thirty different
murals. A give-away brochure lists the building, locations and type of
painting. Operating business firms have side walls done, one that is
particularly interesting has the early day school house and a school bus
on the rear side and half the wall is covered with handprints in all
paint colors of elementary school children.
It is really eye catching. I hope the painting started by Modern Study
Club members will be continued with others joining them in the efforts.
I mailed a brochure to club president Joyce Morton to give her design
Note to Chamber of Commerce there is a historical tour outlined for
seven sites, starting and returning at the Hilton Community Center which
is a little over a mile in length. There are five other points of
interest listed for visitors viewing. Still remaining are three church
buildings dating from 1878, 1880 and 1881. The remains of what was once
advertised as the World's Largest Concrete Swimming Pool can still be
seen below Lake Cisco Dam.
I have a new friend who learned to swim there as a young girl when her
father was manager. There was a skating rink in the recreational complex
so she learned to skate and was the envy of all her friends.
Gradually, new friends are coming into my life. On this last trip to
Cisco were two ladies I had not met before, one who has lived a long
time in Brownwood and another who moved back after living most of her
life in other areas. Strangely enough, we discovered mutual
acquaintances. She is trying to get back to painting after having heart
surgery a year ago. She said she worked in oils, mostly landscapes with
some florals. For quite some time she did special paintings for people
who wanted the old family home created on canvas. These she did from
on-site study and some from photographs. I thought that was very
Brown County had its Rodeo on July 24-26. From news reports and word
from some who attended the performances were good. It seemed the extreme
heat hurt the attendance the first two nights but the last night was a
sell-out. Entries in bareback riding were 19 with a $1,542.72 purse,
winner Gerald McCloud of Justin, 79 points, $618.08; for saddle broncs,
25 entries, winner Ross Linton of Novice, 79 points, $591.36; calf
roping, 107 entries with Janice Koonsman of Stephenville, 7.9 seconds,
$1,775.63; ladies breakaway roping, 78 entries with Schelli Walls of
Stephenville winning with 2.4 time, $1,339.66; steer wrestling, 59
entries with Darrell Petry of Houston at 3.6 claiming $1,054.02; ladies
barrel race, 82 entries, a Jeane Jankowski of Simonton, point 17.471
wining $1,158.45; team roping, 93 entries won by Joe Day Howe and
Twister Cain of Ivanhoe, 5.7 and $2,662.62; bull riding, 52 entries,
winner John Broxson of Thorndale, 79 points and $948.79. The total
purse was $35,047.68. Of the 42 winners listed all cowboys were from
Texas, mostly this central area. One girl roper was from Colbert,
The only two names I recognized were barrel racers, Tracy Hedeman of
Morgan Mill and Talina Bird of Post. Guess the PCRA will not be
scheduling any events in Brownwood but who knows some of these
competitors may be showing up in the big time one day. Everybody, even
cowboys, have to start somewhere. Rodeo, rodeo everywhere there are
rodeos! Last week at the Post Stampede the parade was high lighted by
the 1997-98 Texas Tech Mased Rider, currently Becky McDougal, daughter
of Larry and Carlene McDougal of Southland. Mrs. McDougal is a teacher
at Post High School. Probably through the Labor Day Weekend there will
be more riders, horses and excitement.
Back to the local event there was a parade on the last day, Saturday, at
4 p.m., the hottest day nearly of the year. There was no theme to it,
looked like just anyone could join in following the Brown County
Sheriff's Posse. There was the band and about a dozen decorated floats,
some from other towns, plus assorted vehicles. I wondered "why the last
day? why in the afternoon? But then West of the Pecos will always be the
About three weeks ago young Jeremy Tinkler was named Athlete of the Week
by the Brownwood Bulletin rating a nice picture on the sports page. One
of twin sons of the Normal Tinklers of Brownwood. Jeremy is making quite
a name for himself in junior galifying records. Entering many
tournaments this summer, his most prestigious win was at the Future
Masters in Alabama.
After a sudden death play-off he lost to Beck Troutman for the
championship. Since this was his first Future Masters play it is
certainly an honor. I haven't talked to Stella or Harvey Tinkler lately
so do not know how many times they have gotten to see him play. His
brother plays basketball.
Another proud grandparent in Pecos surely is Ruby Faye Newton. Jeff and
Dewayne Bryant and their music group, Ricochet, are becoming heard more
and more now by radio play. In TV channel surfing I caught one of their
recordings. It is so great to see young people realize their dreams.
dewayne, now called "Junior", is the same age as my second grandson,
Brendan, so I knew him better. I think all he ever wanted to do was
"make music." I will always remember Jimmy Bryant and his wonderful
piano playing. Then he set an example for his sons now being recognized
for their artistry. In a recent issue of Country America magazine the
group Ricochet was mentioned as attending an important event in
Nashville. Ruby Faye, Jimmy, Della all the family many of us join in
pride for two more "Pecos boys."
We attended the wedding of Kevin Grove and Mary Ellyn Rutledge in Merkel
on Saturday, August 9. Kevin is the younger son of Gerald and Carolyn
Grove of Sweetwater who lived in Pecos where Gerald was assistant
superintendent of PBT-ISD. The ceremony was in the sanctuary of First
Baptist church in a setting of candlelight and flowers. Randall Grove, a
Pecos High School graduate, was his brothers best man. Two of the
groomsmen were Koh Box of Pecos, son of Hugh and Gail Box, and Dennis
Moseley of Sweetwater, formerly of Pecos. Dennis is the older son of
Dalton and Margaret Moseley, long-time residents of Pecos. Dalton was
superintendent for the PBT-ISD when he moved to Snyder to take the
superintendent position there. They now live in Brownwood.
In attendance from Pecos were Hugh and Gail Box, Ricky and Jodee Exum
and their daughter Lindsey and Jackie and Lynda Gentry. Others there who
formerly lived in Pecos were James and Norma Hill of Allen, Karen
Harrison and her children of Sweetwater, Jack and Mary Alice Ferguson of
Early, Mark Ferguson of Luling, Linda Patterson and her daughter
Elizabeth of Snyder and Marquita Cordray whose husband Mark was minister
of music some years ago at First Baptist Church. They now live in
Midwest city, Oklahoma. Following the reception in the church parlor,
the group enjoyed visiting in the Grove home.
Some extra excitement was enjoyed last week. A surprise at the store
(Brownwood Service Parts - the NAPA store) for Coy was to recognize his
thirty-five years as an employee of the Barron Company of Odessa. The
event was arranged by Mike Scown of Odessa, the NAPA sales rep. for West
Texas. Fred Barron, company president, spoke of Coy's time with them
beginning when he went to work at the Pecos Store for David Gough and
Russ Platt. David moved on to manage the Monahans store until his death.
Coy worked with Russ Platt who had been a partner in the original
company. After his death Coy became store manage until he transferred to
the Brownwood store two and a half years ago. Fred Barron became
president of the family owned business following the death of his
father, George Barron.
There are now twelve company stores mostly in West Texas. Concluding his
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Mindfulness-based stress reduction in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review
- G. McLean1,
- M. Lawrence2,
- R. Simpson1 and
- S. W. Mercer1Email author
© The Author(s). 2017
- Received: 15 September 2016
- Accepted: 9 May 2017
- Published: 15 May 2017
Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) is increasingly being used to improve outcomes such as stress and depression in a range of long-term conditions (LTCs). While systematic reviews on MBSR have taken place for a number of conditions there remains limited information on its impact on individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD).
Medline, Central, Embase, Amed, CINAHAL were searched in March 2016. These databases were searched using a combination of MeSH subject headings where available and keywords in the title and abstracts. We also searched the reference lists of related reviews. Study quality was assessed based on questions from the Cochrane Collaboration risk of bias tool.
Two interventions and three papers with a total of 66 participants were included. The interventions were undertaken in Belgium (n = 27) and the USA (n = 39). One study reported significantly increased grey matter density (GMD) in the brains of the MBSR group compared to the usual care group. Significant improvements were reported in one study for a number of outcomes including PD outcomes, depression, mindfulness, and quality of life indicators. Only one intervention was of reasonable quality and both interventions failed to control for potential confounders in the analysis. Adverse events and reasons for drop-outs were not reported. There was also no reporting on the costs/benefits of the intervention or how they affected health service utilisation.
This systematic review found limited and inconclusive evidence of the effectiveness of MBSR for PD patients. Both of the included interventions claimed positive effects for PD patients but significant outcomes were often contradicted by other results. Further trials with larger sample sizes, control groups and longer follow-ups are needed before the evidence for MBSR in PD can be conclusively judged.
- Mindfulness
- Parkinson's Disease
- Systematic Review
- Quality of Life
- Depression
- Brain
Parkinson's disease (PD) is a chronic neurodegenerative disease generally conceptualised as affecting motor function [1]. However, those with PD often face additional 'non-motor symptoms' (NMS), such as mental health comorbidities including depression and anxiety [2, 3]. These NMS have been associated with reduced quality of life in PD [4]. Depression and anxiety can also exacerbate the symptoms of PD [2, 5]. Therefore it is important to consider how therapies that can treat the symptoms of anxiety and depression, and increase resilience to stress may be beneficial to PD patients in dealing with their condition. People with PD have been found to be open to non-pharmacological treatment interventions [6, 7].
Mindfulness based stress reduction (MBSR) is an approach which is increasingly being used on people with long-term conditions. MBSR was first conceptualized and used by Jon Kabat-Zinn [8] and was developed as a complementary intervention in a hospital setting to serve as a referral service to physicians and other health care providers for patients with chronic pain or multiple chronic conditions who were not responding sufficiently to standard treatments [9]. MBSR and related approaches have also been associated with improvements for a range of conditions [10]. Reviews have demonstrated improvements in symptoms amongst people with cancer [11, 12] pain [13, 14] cardiovascular disease [15], stroke [16] and multiple sclerosis [17]. Improvements have included mental health outcomes, such as depression, stress and anxiety, as well as overall quality of life. Despite the potential benefits MBSR might have, no previous review has been undertaken to determine the effects of MBSR for the treatment of those with PD. Therefore, this systematic review aimed to determine the effectiveness of MBSR for patients suffering from PD.
A registered protocol (PROSPERO 2016: CRD42016035304) guided the conduct of this review [18], which is reported in adherence to the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-analyses (PRISMA) Statement [19].
Eligibility criteria
Inclusion criteria were based on the study design, participants, interventions and outcomes (SPIO), as described below. SPIO is an adaptation of the PICO (Population, Interventions, Comparison, Outcomes) framework [20] https://library.med.nyu.edu/library/instruction/handouts/pdf/picohandout.pdf. Trials which solely focus on, or incorporate a mindfulness intervention as defined by the author were selected. The population was adults diagnosed with PD. As with many other mind-body interventions, mindfulness as a therapeutic intervention is inherently varied and heterogeneous. Thus different forms, duration and frequency of mindfulness interventions were included. We included both Randomised Controlled Trials (RCTs) and non-randomised controlled trials which reported quantitative outcomes. Finally, we only considered studies published in peer-reviewed journals in English, as evidence suggests that limiting studies in this way does not introduce significant bias but is associated with considerable resource savings [21].
Information sources and search strategy
The following databases were searched: CENTRAL (Cochrane), Medline, Embase, Amed, PsycINFO and CINAHL.
These databases were searched using a coMBSRnation of subject headings where available (such as MeSH) and key words relating to Mindfulness and PD. The search strategy was developed for use in Medline, and was amended for use in the other databases, using appropriate controlled vocabulary, Boolean operators and search symbols. The search was complemented by carrying out citation searches for included studies. We also scanned the reference lists of related reviews for potentially relevant papers.
Study selection
Following de-duplication, bibliographic records (titles and abstracts) were downloaded into the Distiller software programme https://www.evidencepartners.com/products/distillersr-systematic-review-software/ Abstracts and full papers were screened against the inclusion criteria, by two reviewers working independently. Inter-reviewer disagreements were resolved by discussing whether the paper met the inclusion/exclusion criteria. If consensus between the reviewers was not possible, the decision was referred to a third party.
Data extraction
We used online data collection forms using Distiller SR software. Two independent researchers extracted data on study details (country of origin, inclusion/exclusion criteria, number of participants), participant details (mean age, % male, ethnicity, socio-economic status, smoking status and comorbidities), description of the intervention, and outcomes.
Assessment of methodological quality
We based assessment of quality on measures from the Cochrane collaboration tool for assessing bias [22] Quality was assessed in each of the included studies by the two researchers working independently. Methods of allocation concealment, randomisation procedure, dropout rate and whether there was evidence of selective outcome reporting were assessed by answering yes, no or unknown.
Meta-analysis was planned if sufficient homogeneous studies were available for statistical pooling. However, as only 2 studies (3 papers) were included and were of different designs with one reporting results compared to a control group and one having no control group, meta-analysis was not possible.
Description of included studies
Characteristics of included papers
Author (Year) Location
Population Numbers
Mean Age (SD)
Main Outcomes assessed
Main results
Cash at al [22]
39 (21 men (53.8%) 18 women)
65.6 (7.6)
89.7% Caucasian
Apathy (Apathy Scale), depression (Patient Health Questionnaire-9); anxiety
(Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7)
Mindfulness levels significantly increased for all participants from pre- too immediate- to post. A significant improvement was seen for self –reported symptoms of depression and self-reported language functioning. Also showed significant improvement on mental flexibility and complex attention tasks and reported significantly fewer emotional and cognitive symptoms associated with PD.
Pickut et al. [23]
27 (14 (51.9%) men 13 women)
61.8 (9.1)
MRI data sets of the brain were obtained at baseline and after 8 weeks' follow-up. VBM analysis was performed using DARTEL from the SPM8 software. The resulting difference maps were statistically compared to examine grey matter density (GMD) differences.
Increased GMD was found in the MBSR compared to the UC group in the region of interest analysis in the right amygdala, and bilaterally in the hippocampus. Whole brain analysis showed increased GMD in the left and right caudate nucleus, the left occipital lobe at the lingual gyrus and cuneus, the left thalamus, and bilaterally in the temporo-parietal junction. In contrast, GMD differences were found in the UC group in the left anterior lobe and dentate nucleus of the cerebellum.
Pickut et al. [24]
27 (14 men 13 women)
61.8 (9.1)
Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale, Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire, PDQ-39, Beck Depression Inventory (BDI)
Significant changes after the MBSR were found including a 5.5 point decrease. On the UPDRS motor score, an increase of 0.79 points on Parkinson's disease questionnaire (PDQ-39) pain item, and a 3.15 point increase in the Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire observe facet.
Aims of the interventions
Cash et al. [23] was a pilot study of the feasibility and impact of an 8-week mindfulness-based group intervention on cognitive and emotional functioning for individuals with PD and their caregivers. The Picket et al. [24, 25] study produced two papers from the same intervention. The principal aim of one was to investigate structural changes on brain MRI using voxel based morphometry (VBM) [24] while the other investigated possible neurobehavioral and neuroplastic changes secondary to taking part in mindfulness training for individuals living with PD [25].
Description of interventions
Description of Interventions
Author (Year)
Cash at al [22]
Participants were enrolled in 7–10 person groups that met weekly for 1.5-h-long sessions for 8 weeks at an interdisciplinary movement disorders clinic in a large, private room. The program included a half-day (4 h) silent retreat taking place approximately 1 week after the eighth session to encourage participants to deepen their practice by providing time for longer practices in a group setting.
The intervention consisted of 2.5 h meetings on eight consecutive weeks. The intervention did not include an all day session. Audio recordings containing 45-min guided mindfulness exercises (meditation, body scan, mindful movement) were given with instructions for daily home practice corresponding to the course sequence.
Adaptations to the standard 8-week long program plan were varied across the studies. One study used sessions of shorter duration i.e. 1.5 h [23] compared to the traditional 2.5 h. The Cash et al. study [23] also used a later timing for the retreat at 1 week after the eighth session; the retreat session also had a shorter duration, at half a day, than the 1-day format generally used for MBSR programs. In contrast, Pickut et al. offered no full day retreat [24, 25].
All studies offered psycho-education, mindful meditations (sitting meditation, walking meditation) and gentle yoga. Cash et al. [23] encouraged participants to modify techniques as needed to meet their personal needs and limitations, such as sitting in a chair or lying down to optimize physical comfort and safety, or practicing chair yoga rather than floor-based exercises if unable to get up safely from the floor [23]. Both studies contained instructions for home study for the duration of the course [23–25].
Quality appraisal
PD measures
The impact on PD was measured by Pickut et al. [25] using the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (UPDRS) [26]. The investigator scoring, including UPDRS motor scoring was performed by a movement disorders specialist who was blinded as to the study allocation arm of the participant in question. Each question has a 5-point scale, where 0 means an absence of symptoms and 5 represents the most severe symptoms. They found significant change was obtained for the UPDRS motor III score (F = 4.39, p < .05), demonstrating motor changes for the MBSR group (pre-M = 27.43 versus post-M = 21.93), while no significant changes could be obtained for the UC group (pre-M = 27.92 versus post-M = 29) [25]. This revealed that after the MBSR a decrease of 5.5 (20.05%) points was found on the UPDRS motor score. Cash et al. [23] assessed non-motor function using the PD Non motor Symptoms Questionnaire [27] but found no significant differences.
Two of the studies assessed the impact on depression using two different measures [23, 28]. Cash et al. [23] used the Patient Health Questionnaire-9 [29] and found that participants showed significant declines in their report of depression symptoms, F (1, 24) =6.31, p = .019, η2 = .21. However, Pickut et al. [25] used the Beck Depression Inventory (BDI) [30] and found no significant difference.
Cash et al. [23] assessed the impact on anxiety using the Generalized Anxiety Disorder-7 [31] scale but found no significant differences.
Quality of life measures
Both Cash et al. [23] and Pickut et al. [25] used the Parkinson's disease questionnaire (PDQ-39) [32] which is a subjective questionnaire to assess quality of life in patients with PD. The questionnaire consists of 39 questions, which are divided into eight subscales (mobility, ADL, emotional well-being, stigma, social support, cognition, communication, and bodily discomfort). Each question has a range from 0 (no problem) to 100 (continuous problem/unable to do it). Cash et al. [23] reported that significant improvements were seen on the emotional functioning, F (1, 25) =10.34, p = .004, η2 = .29, and cognitive functioning, F (1, 25) =4.50, p = .044, η2 = .15, subscales. Pickut et al. [25] found that a marginally significant interaction effect (F = 3.50, p = .07) was obtained for the Parkinson's disease questionnaire (PDQ-39) pain score, suggesting an increase of 0.79 (10.53%) points for the MBSR group and a decrease of 0.69 (8.63%) for the usual care group. However, no significant changes were found for the overall (PDQ-39) score for either study.
Cash et al. [23] used the Apathy scale [33] to measure changes in apathy but found no significant changes in levels.
Both Cash [23] and Pickut et al. [25] used Five Facet Mindfulness Questionnaire [34] (FFMQ) of 39 items; five domains of mindfulness "skills" are assessed: observing, describing, acting with awareness, non- judging of inner experience, and non-reactivity to inner experience. Items are rated on a 5-point Likert-type scale from "never or very rarely true" to "very often or always true." The adding up of domain results in a total score gives an approximation of mindfulness "skills." Cash et al. [23] found no significant changes. Picket et al. [25] found a significant interaction effect (F = 11.07, p < .01) was obtained for the FFMQ 'observe' facet of the scale indicating that for the MBSR group there was a significant increase after treatment (M = 27.29) in comparison with before treatment (M = 24.14). For the UC group, no difference was obtained between before (M = 23.69) and after treatment (M = 23.54). No significant effect was obtained for the other facets of the FFMQ.
Brain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI)
Picket et al. [24] evaluated the neuroplastic effects of MBSR on the brain using anatomical MRI scans, assessing voxel-based morphometry (VBM). T1-weighted data sets were segmented into gray matter (GM), white matter (WM) and cerebrospinal fluid (CSF), using a unified tissue segmentation approach. For each individual patient, the registered baseline T1-weighted image was subtracted from the 8 weeks' follow-up T1-weighted image to obtain images that represent changes over time for each patient. These subtracted images were then compared between both intervention groups using a T-test. MRI findings showed increased GMD in the MBSR group compared to the UC group overtime in the left and right hippocampi and a small region in the right amygdala. Whole brain analysis revealed a large cluster in the right caudate nucleus and a smaller cluster in the left caudate nucleus. Significant clusters were also found in the left occipital lobe at the lingual gyrus and cuneus, in the left thalamus and bilaterally in the tempero-parietal junction. However, increased GMD was found in the UC compared to the MBSR group in the anterior lobe and dentate nucleus of the left cerebellum.
This systematic review found only limited evidence that MBSRs can prove useful in PD patients due to the small number and nature of the studies that were eligible for inclusion. Both of the included interventions claimed positive effects for PD patients. These findings are also supported by a qualitative study of 12 people with PD which found that participation in a mindfulness-based intervention helped with making positive changes to coping responses and could benefit people with PD and was an acceptable form of group intervention. [35] However, where studies reported on similar outcomes, differences in results were found. Pickut et al. [25] found that the intervention improved PD outcomes in contrast to Cash et al. [23] who found no significant effects. Similarly, Pickut et al. [25] reported an improvement in mindfulness measured with the FFMQ but Cash et al. [23] found no significant changes with the same measure. Conversely, Cash et al. [23] reported an improvement in depression, but Pickut et al. [25] found no significant difference. Pickut et al. [24] found significantly increased grey matter density (GMD) in the MBSR group compared to the usual care group. However, the authors recognise that the effects of this signal increase need to be correlated with motor and non-motor symptoms of PD and until further studies verify this effect the evidence for beneficial effects for PD patients remains limited [24].
Methodological and quality differences between the included studies might explain some of the differences in results. Only one study [24, 25] used a control group (usual care) making it difficult to draw definite conclusions from the other study about the likley causal effect of the intervention and changes in outcomes found [28]. Both studies where small in size, and only one was of reasonable quality [24, 25]. Adverse events and reasons for drop-outs were not reported. This is of concern as the safety of MBSR may be particularly important for PD patient due to the nature of their condition [36]. There was also no reporting on the costs/benefit of the intervention. The studies that reported on ethnicity of the intervention subjects showed them to be largely Caucasian, while little information on the socio-economic status of the participants. Follow up periods were short, with both interventions recording results immediately post intervention, and thus beneficial impacts over a longer period of time could not be determined.
Since conducting our review a recent additional small exploratory RCT been published on an intervention that combined mindfulness with lifestyle education [37]. This found limited evidence of effectiveness of the intervention on the primary outcome of well-being (Parkinson's Disease Questionnaire; PDQ-39). The author's concluded that a larger study was required.
Strength and limitations
This is the first review evaluating the effectiveness of MBSRs in PD patients and has been carried out rigorously. The limited number and design of the studies meant meta-analysis was not possible. The small number of studies also meant analysis of the possible effects of the different specific intervention components, such as shorter duration of the sessions and no full day retreat, was not possible.
This systematic review found inconclusive evidence of the effectiveness that MBSRs have for PD patients. Further trials with larger sample size, control groups and longer follow-up are needed before the evidence for MBSRs in PD can be conclusively judged.
We would like to thank the RS McDonald Trust for funding this study.
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Authors' contributions
SWM conceived the study. ML carried out the literature searches. GM led the review process including data extraction and wrote the first draft of the paper. RS helped with the data extraction. All authors contributed to the writing of the final version of the paper. All authors read and approved the final manuscript.
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When day ten started I had the feeling that I was going to fall a bit behind the target and unfortunately I wasn't wrong. In the early morning I still managed to write a bit over four hundred words but then that was it. I had to go to work and after eight hours running up and down (because everyone decided to have drink-in coffees and to buy chocolate) I was reeeeallly tired when I got on the train. I almost fell asleep so didn't write. It was a busy evening with a long night out. I know I'm not supposed to go out while nanoing, but common it was my boyfriend's birthday! Today, I tried to do some catching up, but wasn't very successful as I rather spent time with him but still managed to write 1400 or so. So next week I guess I'm gonna have to extend my daily targets to 2000. I'm getting tired and the to-do list is just piling up. Still I don't want to give up. I'm much more stubborn than that!
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In the days after your pilgrimage it might be a good ideas to recall the highpoints of your time in Lourdes. This may help you to answer the question: How can I live this in my everyday life?
A. How do I go about doing a novena at home?
here are some suggestions to help you. Take a candle home with you and light it everyday, while you are saying your novena.
Say the prayer of Our Lady continued blessings
Reflect on the thought for the day
Say a decade of the Rosary
Whilst saying the Hail Mary meditate on the mystery
The order in which you say the prayers is your choice
When you were in Lourdes were there places or times when you found it easier to pray? For many pilgrims their favorite place is the Grotto, in the silence
yes, precisely in Lourdes you have the Grotto! however a crucifix, an Icon, a statue of Mary, a Bible, these are signs of the sacred. Added to that many churches are open during the week.
At the Grotto, I was not alone. You are never alone, You are in communion with the Saint and at the same time you are praying in and for the world. We are reminded of this when we pray the Our Father, . In Lourdes, candles are burning every moment of every day as a sign of the constant prayer of the church
Thought for the day
How is my prayer life? Is it growing?
Meditate on the announcing of the Kingdom:
Hail Mary full of grace, the Lord is with thee,
Blessed are you among woman and him who gave us the OUR father, Jesus, your son
Holy Maru, Mother of GOD, pray for us sinner,
now and at the hour of our death, Amen
In Lourdes, what was it that helped you go to confession? Can you in some way go back to that place in your heart in order to experience the joy and peace you received in Lourdes? Now you can think about the times when you could go to confession during the year at home
Thought for the day
Are you able to avail of confession in your home parish? maybe if this is not possible and if you live in a larger town you could go to another parish and perhaps ask a priest to be your confessor.
Remember the words of the Our Father (forgive us our trespasses as we forgive others..) there are many opportunities to celebrate God's forgiveness, the Confiteor and the other words of the penitential rite. Actually think about these words and don't say them mechanically.
Meditate on the death of Christ on the cross
It is him who delivers us from sin , Jesus, your son.
In days gone by sick people were very visible in LOurdes. In our day thank to medical advance this is less so. However suffering is still part of the human condition when we come face to face with our own limitation.
Everyone is affected by Lourdes, the relationship we see between the sick and their helpers. The helpers themselves will tell you that they receive much more than they give
The person's illness does not take away their taste for living but it makes us realize that all things are passing, it helps us to take stock of that which we have and to look at all aspect of our lives.
Thought for the day
In the group that I was with the people who helped the sick did not miss anything. Who needed the attention? Was it me who was afraid? They devoted their time freely, without charge!
How do you think the sick person or the person with disability deal with the temptation of their faith? Did God abandon me? (HOPE) I am near death (LOVE) I could just turn in on myself
Mediate on the Visitation
" and it is he heals the sick, Jesus your son
The cachot is the second stage of the Jubilee Way. In this squalid damp hovel lived Bernadette, her parents and three siblings. On seeing this we cannot but be moved,. It is an wonderful example of GOD choosing the poor and the humble.
We have to be careful not to consider the story of Bernadette as nothing more than a fairytale; the little poor girl, sick and illiterate who for the last 150 years half a billion people have come here as pilgrims.
Thought for the day
If you had lived in Lourdes in 1858 what would you hae thought about the Soubirous? Would have paid any attention to them or would they have been invisible to you? Which side would you have been on, would you have helped in the spreading of the rumors about them?Or perhaps you would have helped them?
Obviously we are not in 1858. But who are the Soubirous in your midst today
Meditate on the whipping of Jesus
" and it was him who was whipped, Jesus your Son"
The woman imparted a task to Bernadette; go and say to the priests that the people are to come here in procession and build a chapel. The notion of procession is a reminder that we are a pilgrim Church journeying toward the Kingdom. The chapel is a place of assembly , principally for the celebration of Mass.
During your time in Lourdes, you will have taken part in the processions, symbolizing the pilgrim Church and as you gathered for Mass perhaps for either the Sunday or Wednesday International Mass, a community at prayer.
But back at home in my parish, it is not easy. I do not always feel I belong. The parish of Lourdes in 1858 was certainly not perfect. But it was the parish were Bernadette was baptized. It was her faith community and it was in this parish that the Blessed Virgin appeared to Bernadette to bring her massage to the world.
Thought for the day
What do you ask of the church and what can you do to help further the mission of the church
Meditate on the Pentecost:
" and it was him who lived in the Church, Jesus your SON.."
Bernadette had to overcome much on her journey, opposition, skepticism, fear and hostility. This came from many fronts, her parents, the police and other civil authorities, the sisters of the school she attended, the clergy; all opposed her at one stage or another for a variety of reasons. Bernadette weathered it all
What do you think of the words of Peter and John when they where before the Sanhedrin for the first time? "We cannot remind silent of that which we have seen"
Or perhaps like Bernadette the statement is more accurate: I am not responsible for what you believe but only for that that I give witness to
Thought for the day
What I am like when I am called to give witness? Can I have the same traquil courage that Bernadette demonstrated?
Meditate on Jesus before Pilate"
"and it was him who stood before Pilate, Jesus your SON… "
Since pilgrimages started coming here, Lourdes has always had an incredible mix of people from all walks of life and different countries and cultures, the young and the old, the town dweller and the rural. It is also a place where the well and the sick person mingle freely among each other
In Lourdes, much is said without words, the smiles, the simple gestures of one helping another, the obvious consideration of others. At the evening tourchlight procession the faces illuminated by the candles show people who are in somewhere in another place walking along side the neighbour realizing that we are all the same.
Based on pamphlet of A novena to Our Lady of continued blessings.
You remembered all things
and pondered them in your heart
Help me to do the same
It is you who lived in obscurity in Nazareth
Show me the way to love everyday
It is you who spent company with Jesus
Help me to make more real the experiences of my pilgrimage
I also offer to you in prayer those I met in Lourdes
especially the sick and those with disability
You asked for a chapel to be built
I pray for the community of which I member of
Continue to look on me
You who is the Immaculate Conception
Mother of Mercy. Amen


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Fear . . . perhaps it is going to be my biggest obstacle to overcome during this year of Jubilee. It has been my constant companion for so long. Usually it's just a subtle, nagging, recurring thought that I am somehow not good enough, not measuring up to some standard that, in my mind, everyone else seems to measure up to. But sometimes it's not so subtle; sometimes, it screams. Sometimes it tells me that if you really knew me, you would not find anything loveable about me, nothing of value. Even as I write this, there is the fear that says "You are a basketcase. No one else is ever going to be able to identify with this."
But my year of Jubilee is about facing my fears, hearing God's voice, and sharing what I hear from Him with others who He puts in my path.
Back in May, I wrote the following during a journaling exercise with my writer's group:
"As I rush into the sanctuary a few minutes late, downing the last sip of my morning caffeine, something prompts me to slow down for a minute. I hate being late, I hate missing even a minute of worship, but I deliberately slow my pace and ask You to please speak to me this morning. Really, what I should have prayed was that I would hear You, because I know You are always speaking to me. I smile to myself . . . why don't I remember to pray these words every morning . . . "Lord, I know You are speaking. Help me to hear you." (In other words, "Lord, I believe. Help my unbelief." Mark 9:24)
As I settle into my seat, these words are being sung: "You are peace, You are peace, when my fear is crippling." Tears form in my eyes, threatening to spill over. You have already answered my prayer and it is not even 5 minutes into the service.
"You are peace when my fear is crippling". I see a picture in my mind of someone who is crippled. Everything is more difficult for them. Even the simplest tasks take an inordinate amount of time. There is so much they cannot do. I hear You gently whisper: "That is what you are allowing fear to do to you, my Daughter. It interferes with everything you do. It slows you down. It prevents you from experiencing the abundant life I have for you, prevents you from using the gifts I have given you, and it holds you captive in a place where it is difficult for you to experience My love."
Part of the adventure of my year of Jubilee is going to be refusing to let fear cripple me anymore. This is a moment by moment choice for me. The voices of fear and condemnation are always perched at the doorway of my mind, waiting for the slightest crack that would allow them to enter. But God's voice is louder, and stronger, and by His grace, I am learning to listen. Here is what He says: "I am calling you to lay down your fear. Let me heal you from its crippling disease. My perfect Love casts out fear."
I John 4:17-18 in The Message version of the Bible says it this way: "God is love. When we take up permanent residence in a life of love, we live in God and God lives in us. This way, love has the run of the house, becomes at home and mature in us, so that we're free of worry on Judgment Day -- our standing in the world is identical with Christ's. There is no room in love for fear. Well-formed love banishes fear. Since fear is crippling, a fearful life -- fear of death, fear of judgment -- is one not yet fully formed in love. We, though, are going to love -- love and be loved. First we were loved, now we love. He loved us first."
I am so thankful that He loves me and that His love, well-formed in me, will banish every fear. I am in awe of that kind of love.


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Finsbury Park mum: 'I can't take any more of this damp'
Sleeping on the sofa 'has become the norm now' as autistic son is forced out of his bedroom
13 April, 2018 — By Samantha Booth
Jenny Woolward with son Lenny in the damp bedroom
A MOTHER has been reduced to sleeping on her sofa while waiting for serious dampness to be tackled in her autistic son's bedroom.
Jenny Woolward, 38, has camped in her front room most nights for the last two weeks to allow her six-year-old son, Lenny, to sleep with his dad Alfie.
Severe damp was uncovered in their son's bedroom in Roth Walk on the Andover estate in Finsbury Park before Easter. It has made his room inhabitable, the family say.
But the mum-of-one was told by workers the next available appointment to tackle the dampness would be at the end of April.
It follows her boiler breaking and toilet and sink leaking earlier this year, she said.
Ms Woolward, a carer for her son who has high-functioning autism and attends The Bridge School, said: "It's like it's become the normal now, and I really don't want it to become the norm.
"Raising a child with special needs is hard emotionally and there's now added pressure with the house problems. I've got to keep him out of that room as I don't want him breathing that in.
"But getting him back into that routine of sleeping in his own bed is going to be a lot harder the more time that passes."
Residents often complain to the Tribune about dampness in council-owned properties.
Similar concerns over what the council was doing in the long run to solve a dampness issue were raised at a protest at Park View estate, in Highbury, earlier this year.
If re-elected in May, Labour says it would invest £15million on major work to address damp problems on the Andover and Girdlestone estates.
The Green Party is pledging to make the council a "better landlord" if it is elected.
Ms Woolward said: "I know there's a lot of other people on this estate also suffering with damp. I feel like I've been let down by the council. I can't take any more, I'm at the end of my tether."
After the Tribune contacted Islington Council about Ms Woolward's plight on Wednesday, it confirmed that work had been brought forward to help her.
A council spokesman said: "We understand and sympathise with the distressing situation this family is in, and have worked with them to carry out the necessary work on this flat as soon as possible.
"The first contractor was unable to carry out the work before April 30, but we have found another and agreed with the family that works will start on April 13."


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Lots going on in my world and I'm busy processing.
Today is my favourite day--Friday morning yoga, tea afterwards (which invariably leads to lunch) & quite possibly drinks with a friend I haven't seen in ages!
And of course, because I could sleep in this morning, I was wide awake at 0530h. Did I mention I went to bed at 0100h? *sigh* Oh well, the sleep I had was restful.
My kitchen looks like a disaster zone and Nermal isn't offering to help tidy it up. I guess that means I'm going to have to. I'll do it tomorrow--it's supposed to be rainy and gross all weekend. Blargh. Good thing I borrowed Season 2 of Numbers from a co-worker! Nothing like veggin' out on the couch all weekend!
Although I'm quite sure that there will be visits to the Farmer's Market(s), coffee, friends and yoga, too.
Happy Friday! Remember: Inhale blessings. Exhale gratitude.
Friday, June 22, 2012
It's Friday Again...and that's a Good Thing!
Lots going on in my world and I'm busy processing.


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The Ideal Candidate for Medical Staff Coordinator Role - Part 1 of the interview with Jim Heckert, CEO - GCRMC
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