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March 2015 Brain Injury Legislative Summary
The Brain Injury Association of America has prepared the following federal legislative summary:
Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill
Please join the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force, chaired by Reps. Bill Pascrell, Jr. (D-N.J.) and Tom Rooney (R-Fla.), and the Brain Injury Association of America for Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill on Wednesday, March 18, 2015. The schedule of events for the day:
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Brain Injury Awareness Fair
First Floor Foyer of the Rayburn House Office Building
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. Briefing: Finding a "New Normal": Post-Injury Supports and Services That Make a Difference
121 Cannon House Office Building
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Reception Celebrating Brain Injury Awareness Month
B-339 Rayburn House Office Building
BIAA's President/CEO Presents on behalf of the Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation
Susan Connors, president/CEO of the Brain Injury Association of America, joined with members of the Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation in presenting to attendees of the American Medical Rehab Providers Association spring meeting in Washington, D.C. Ms. Connors described the challenges individuals with brain injury and their family members experience when trying to access post-acute rehabilitation at inpatient rehabilitation hospitals and units as well as residential rehabilitation facilities and out-patient clinics.
BIAA serves on nine advocacy coalitions in Washington, D.C. and serves as a steering committee member for the Coalition to Preserve Rehabilitation (CPR). The CPR is a coalition of national consumer, clinician, and membership organizations with the goal of preserving access to rehabilitation services. CPR advocates for policies that ensure access to rehabilitative care so that individuals with disabilities, injuries, or chronic conditions may regain and/or maintain their maximum level of independent function.
Therapy Cap Repeal Legislation Introduced in the United States Senate
This week, a bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act to repeal the Medicare outpatient rehabilitation therapy caps, S. 539, was introduced in the by Sen. Ben Cardin (D-Md.). The bill is cosponsored by Sens. Susan Collins (R-Maine) and Mark Kirk (R-Ill.).
The House of Representatives recently introduced legislation to fully repeal the current monetary caps on Medicare therapy services. The Medicare Access to Rehabilitation Services Act, H.R. 755, led by Reps. Charles Boustany (R-La.), Xavier Becerra (D-Ca.), Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), and Lois Capps (D-Ca.), would permanently remove the limits that Medicare places on physical and speech-language therapy combined and occupational therapy. While there is an exceptions process designed for medically necessary therapy, it has been a burden and insufficient to protect access to care.
The Brain Injury Association of America works with the Therapy Cap Coalition in Washington D.C. throughout the year to repeal the therapy cap. BIAA grassroots has played a key role in the work to repeal the therapy cap. Please contact your Member of Congress today and ask him or her to address a permanent solution to the Medicare therapy caps before March 31, 2015, when the current exceptions process will expire. You can reach your representative by calling the Capitol Switchboard at 202-224-3121.
March 2, 2015 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
NFL admits they can't track concussions with helmet technology
According to published reports, the National Football League has suspended a program to track concussions with the use of helmet sensors. The sensors are ineffective in predicting concussions.
Helmets cannot prevent concussions and current technology cannot provide accurate information concerning the multiple forces being applied to the brain upon impact. In fact, since it is the brain moving within the skull that causes brain damage, an impact need not occur for a concussion to take place.
Simply put, football is a concussion delivery system. Helmets despite all of the rhetoric on the part of the NFL do not make the sport safe.
You can read the full story by clicking here.
February 24, 2015 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
New York Personal Injury Lawyer Shana De Caro elected to Board of Directors-Brain Injury Association of America
I am pleased to announce that my partner, Shana De Caro, Esq. has been elected to the Board of Directors of the Brain Injury Association of America. Shana and I practice law together in the New York personal injury law firm, De Caro & Kaplen, LLP. For over 30 years our nationally recognized personal injury law firm have represented individuals and their families following brain injury and other catastrophic injuries caused by vehicular, premises, construction accidents and medical malpractice.
Shana also serves as the Chair of the Traumatic Brain Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice and is the Secretary and a Trustee of the Civil Justice Foundation, Board of Trustees. She is a Fellow of the Litigation Counsel of America, Trial Lawyer Honorary Society and services as a member of the Advisory Board, Acquired Brain Injury Program, The George Washington University, Washington, D.C., Graduate School of Education and Human Development.
Shana is a member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers and is an elected Fellow of the Melvin Belli Society. She has been selected as a New York Super Lawyer.
February 9, 2015 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Stress and Anxiety Following Traumatic Brain Injury --Webinar
The Defense Centers of Excellence for Psychological Health and TBI (DCoE) will host a webinar, Stress and Anxiety Following TBI, as part of its monthly webinar series on Feb. 12, 2015 at 1:00-2:30 p.m. EST
Sign up for the webinar by clicking here
According to the sponsors, at the conclusion of this webinar, participants will be able to:
- Describe the complex interaction between the effects of stress and anxiety during the recovery course of TBI.
- Examine and select strategies for treating co-morbid symptoms with the core symptoms of TBI.
- Discuss the integration of evidence-based practices into the assessment of stress and anxiety following TBI.
Here is the course description:
"Current research notes when injury or stress occurs, behavior reinforces the optimal biological conditions of survival. Similarly, when a brain injury occurs on the battlefield, the injured service member may experience both a TBI and a stress or fear response. If the threat or anxiety becomes overwhelming, the service member may revert to protective modes, including exacerbation of posttraumatic stress disorder, family conflict, alcohol or substance abuse, or other maladaptive reactions. The discussion will include a variety of evidence-based assessments and treatment strategies related to stress and anxiety following TBI."
February 7, 2015 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill—March 18, 2015
The Congressional Brain Injury Task Force and the Brain Injury Association of America have set aside Wednesday, March 18, 2015 as Brain Injury Awareness Day on Capitol Hill.
The schedule of events for the day is:
10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Brain Injury Awareness Fair
First Floor Foyer of the Rayburn House Office Building
2:30 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Briefing: Finding a "New Normal": Post-Injury Supports and Services That Make a Difference
121 Cannon House Office Building
5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Reception Celebrating Brain Injury Awareness Month
B-339 Rayburn House Office Building
Plan to attend to network with other national and federal agencies and to visit with your Members of Congress regarding key issues affecting brain injury. The Brain Injury Association of America web site under government affairs will post further information.
February 6, 2015 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Coping with Brain Injury--Brain Injury Association Sponsors Free Webinar
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is sponsoring a free webinar for individuals with brain injury and their families discussing strategies to assist in dealing with the consequences of brain damage.
Brain Injured Moments
Thursday Feb. 12, 2015
3:00 p.m. Eastern, noon Pacific
According to the announcement of this webinar by the Brain Injury Association of America:
TBI survivors may experience intermittent problems in cognitive functioning that may make them feel that they are at the mercy of their injuries. Fortunately, most cognitive impairments caused by TBI are not constant and only cause trouble at certain times in certain places and follow predictable patterns.
In this webinar for people with brain injury and their families, Dr. Maria Romanas will discuss strategies to help you pay attention to, write down, and understand your "Brain-Injured Moments." By doing this, you can discover your own particular patterns of Brain-Injured Moments so that you can learn to anticipate them and even prevent them from occurring. This practical approach can help you gain control control, accelerate your recovery, and maximize your functioning.
To register click here
February 3, 2015 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
NFL is sending wrong message to our nation's youth
Honored to be quoted in today's New York Times on the dangers of football to our nation's youth. To Allay Fears, NFL Huddles With Mothers. Despite the marketing attempts by the NFL to create an illusion that football can be made safe, it cannot be. Football is a concussion delivery system!
As we approach the Super Bowl and the focus is on exciting and controversial new ads and whether the NE Patriots were culpable in the deflation of footballs, it might be better to concentrate on the disabling injuries sustained by players and the implications of the message that this new marketing scheme sends to parents and children about the safety of the sport.
January 29, 2015 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Brain Injury Conference-Oregon and Washington
The Brain Injury Alliances of Oregon and Washington will be hosting The 13th Annual Pacific Northwest Brain Injury Conference 2015 "Living with Brain Injury & Neurological Changes: Thinking Outside the Box" on:
Thursday March 12th through Saturday March 14th 2015
The location of this year's conference is:
Sheraton Portland Airport Hotel
8235 NE Airport Way
Portland, Oregon 97220
You can obtain more information or to register by clicking here.
January 27, 2015 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Delaware Brain Injury Association-Announces Annual Meeting Date
The Brain Injury Association of Delaware will host its 24th Annual Brain Injury Conference on Thursday, March 12, 2015 from 8 AM to 4 PM at Dover Downs, 1131 N. DuPont Highway, Dover, DE 19903
For more information or to register go to the Brian Injury Association of Delaware web site
January 21, 2015 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Virginia Brain Injury Association: 14th Annual Conference: Opening Doors: Communities, Partnerships, Opportunities Brain Injury Association of Virginia
The Virginia Brain Injury Association has announced its 14th Annual Conference: Opening Doors: Communities, Partnerships, Opportunities Brain Injury Association of Virginia
Date and Location:
Saturday, March 21, 2015
Westin Hotel, Richmond, VA
Registration Deadline is February 27, 2015
"This one-day event provides professionals, persons with brain injury, and caregivers an opportunity to learn more about current issues and resources for those involved with the brain injury community. Examples of session topics include: Prescribed Drugs and TBI, Assessing & Treating Co-occurring PTSD and TBI, Cognitive Linguistic Impairment After TBI, and Return to Learn after TBI."
More information:
Visit the Brain Injury Association of Virginia website for more information and a detailed brochure.
January 16, 2015 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Vermont Brain Injury Association Studying Incompetence to Stand Trial as a Result of a Traumatic Brain Injury
In 2014, the Vermont legislature passed Act 158. Act 158 addresses the commitment of a criminal defendant who is incompetent to stand trial because of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). It provides the court with the authority to commit a criminal defendant who has been found incompetent to stand trial because of a TBI to the Department of Disabilities, Aging, and Independent Living.
The Brain Injury Association of Vermont and Flint Springs Associates are conducting a research study to identify promising and/or evidence-based practices for treating individuals who are found incompetent to stand trial due to TBI or not guilty by reason of insanity in support of this change in legislation. The study focuses on reintegration into the community consistent with public safety.
he Brain Injury Association of Vermont and Flint Springs Associates are seeking insights from brain injury organizations as part of this research effort. If you are able to help, please take a few minutes to respond to the questions below, or provide contact information for the person(s) who may be able to assist, and send them to:
Trevor Squirrell, Executive Director, Brain Injury Association of Vermont
1. What happens to people with TBI in your criminal justice system who are unable to conform their behavior to the requirements of law?
2. Is there a process currently dictated by statute, in your state, to address individuals with TBI who are unable to conform their behavior to the requirements of the law?
3. Do any programs, either institution and/or community based exist for justice-involved persons with TBI in your region/state?
January 12, 2015 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Brain Injury Year End Legislative Update
The following year end legislative update was prepared by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA)
Department of Health and Human Services (HHS):
Administration for Community Living (ACL)
The appropriations bill includes a new general provision to support the transfer of the National Institute on Disability and Rehabilitation Research (NIDRR), Independent Living, and Assistive Technology Act programs to the ACL in accordance with the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act, which was signed into law in July.
Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA)
Funding was reduced to $9.3 million (down $23,000) for the Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI) program that funds grants to states to increase access to service delivery and to state Protection & Advocacy (P&A) Systems to provide advocacy assistance to individuals with TBI.
The National Institutes of Health (NIH)
NIH received a little over $30 billion. Several institutes received support in connection with the Brain Research through Application of Innovative Neurotechnologies (BRAIN) initiative.
Congress noted that Comprehensive Rehabilitation Research Centers serve a high volume of Medicare and Medicaid patients with brain injury, strokes, multiple traumas, and wartime injuries. They included language to urge HHS to evaluate the current prospective payment rate with the goal of maintaining these centers of excellence and continuing the high quality of care provided by these centers.
The bill encourages HHS to investigate the development of new and better standards for testing sports equipment to ensure that athletes have state-of-the-art gear that significantly reduces sports-related brain injuries.
The NIH Rehabilitation Coordinating Committee (NIH RCC) was directed to host a trans-NIH State of the Science Conference on Medical Rehabilitation Research to develop and regularly update a trans-NIH plan for medical rehabilitation science and to better coordinate the grants to adhere to the definition of rehabilitation research recommended by the Blue Ribbon Panel on Medical Rehabilitation Research. BIAA has been a longtime supporter of legislative efforts to enhance the stature and visibility of medical rehabilitation research at NIH.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
The bill includes $170 million for Injury Prevention and Control activities, including $6.6 million for TBI and $28.9 million for injury prevention activities.
Medicare Payment Advisory Board (MedPAC)
Current law requires that MedPAC be comprised of a mix of individuals with expertise in the financing and delivery of health care services and have a broad geographic representation. These include, but are not limited to, people with rural backgrounds and experience. The Government Accountability Office is directed to continue to follow the statute when making appointments to MedPAC.
Department of Education:
Rehabilitation - Client Assistance Program
The bill includes $1 million in increased funding for Client Assistance State Grants to help people with disabilities obtain competitive, integrated employment through advocacy and the enforcement of their rights under the Rehabilitation Act.
Higher Education
The bill includes $2.5 million for a National Center for Information and Technical Support for Postsecondary Students with Disabilities and $11.8 million for the Model Comprehensive Transition and Postsecondary Programs for Students with Intellectual Disabilities (TPSID).
Social Security Administration (SSA):
The bill includes $35 million for a disability early intervention initiative as part of the research and demonstration budget. This demonstration project will test innovative and evidence-based approaches to help individuals with disabilities who are not yet receiving Social Security disability benefit remain in the workforce. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is directed to work closely with the Departments of Labor, Education, HHS, and other agencies as appropriate to develop and administer the project, including determining the appropriate target population and the types of interventions or services to be tested. SSA is also to ensure that participation in any demonstration is voluntary and that individuals are not required to waive any of their rights under the Social Security Act.
Veterans TBI Care Improvement Act
The Senate also passed H.R. 4276, the Veterans Traumatic Brain Injury Care Improvement Act, which amends the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2008. The act makes changes to the 2008 Assisted-Living for Veterans with Traumatic Brain Injury (AL-TBI) pilot program to place veterans with these severe injuries in residential living programs. Among the provisions, the legislation replaces references to "assisted living" with the term "community-based brain injury residential rehabilitative care."
Provisions were included to alter the reporting requirements under the pilot program to assess the effectiveness of providing assistance to eligible veterans with TBI to enhance their rehabilitation, quality of life, and community integration. In accordance with the legislation, the Secretary of Veterans Affairs is to submit reports to the congressional veterans committees on the pilot program for each quarter occurring between Jan. 1, 2015, and Sept. 30, 2017, with regard to:
• the number of individuals who participated in the pilot program;
• the number of individuals who successfully completed the program;
• the degree to which pilot program participants and their family members were satisfied with the program; and
• the interim findings and conclusions of the Secretary regarding the success of the program and recommendations for improving it.
Roughly 200 veterans have participated in the program since its inception. In August, Congress extended the AL-TBI program until 2017. BIAA has championed this program from the onset and has worked to continue its funding and viability.
ABLE Act
On Dec. 16, the Senate passed the Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Act and sent to the president for his signature. The ABLE Act allows for the creations of tax-exempt savings accounts for people born with disabilities or who are diagnosed with a disability by the age of 26. Families may set up accounts and deposit as much as $14,000 per year to pay for services that include transportation, health care, and other long term needs. Accounts can accrue up to $100,000 without impact on eligibility for government benefits, such as Social Security and Medicaid.
December 19, 2014 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Introduction to Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income following a Brain Injury--New Webinar
The Brain Injury Alliance of New Jersey will be hosting a webinar intended to be an introduction to issues surrounding social security eligibility for brain injury victims. ersey
Date: Wednesday, January 14, 2015; 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM EST
The New Jersey Brain Injury Alliance has described the content of this webinar as appropriate for nurses, parents, caregivers, or anyone who has sustained a brain injury.
According to the brain injury alliance, participants will learn:
* A short description of SSDI v. SSI,
* Preparing to Apply – what documentation is needed, specifically for brain injury,
* Submitting your application,
* And navigating the appeals process
You can obtain further information regarding registration by clicking here.
December 12, 2014 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Brain Injury Webinars for December
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) is sponsoring two brain injury related webinars for the month of December 2014. The following information has been received from BIAA:
Yoga and Neuropharmacology: A New Path Forward
Thursday, December 4, 2014
3:00 p.m. Eastern
12:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific
Yoga and Neuropharmacology may be more similar than you may think.
Join Eric Spier, M.D. and Sarah Adleman, PYT as they discuss how yoga and neuropharmacology can work together to provide a holistic approach to brain injury rehabilitation.
Registration closes Tuesday, December 2 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern,
2:00 p.m. Pacific
Comparing CBT and Supportive Psychotherapy for Treating Depression Following TBI|A Mitchell Rosenthal Memorial Research Series Live Webinar
Thursday, December 11, 2014
3:00 p.m. Eastern
12:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific
Please join Teresa Ashman, Ph.D., ABPP-Rp, FACRM, Director of Neurorehabilitation Psychology at the Shepherd Center, as she compares cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and supportive psychotherapy for the treatment of depression following traumatic brain injury (TBI).
Registration closes Tuesday, December 9 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern,
2:00 p.m. Pacific
To register for either webinar, click here.
November 24, 2014 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Contratulations to Brain Injury Association of America for securing passage of the Traumatic Brain Injury Reauthorization Act
The following legisilative update was prepared by the Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA), the voice of brain injury in the United States:
Traumatic Brain Injury Act
The TBI Reauthorization Act of 2014, S. 2539, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by unanimous consent on Nov. 13 and is on its way to the President for his signature. The bill was sponsored by Sens. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah) and Bob Casey (D-Penn.). In today's legislative environment, it was no small feat to pass this bill, which had strong bi-partisan support, including Reps. Bill Pascrell (D-N.J.) and Tom Rooney (R-Fla.), who co-sponsored a similar bill in the House, and who co-chair the Congressional Brain Injury Task Force..
The bill authorizes funding through FY 2019 for grants to States and Protection and Advocacy Systems to improve access to rehabilitation and community services and to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to conduct surveillance and public education programs. The bill also allows the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) to move the program from its current agency at the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) to another agency within HHS. New provisions were added calling for the Secretary of the HHS to develop a TBI Coordination Plan and for CDC to conduct a scientific review of the management of children with the TBI.
BIAA, along with the National Association of State Head Injury Administrators (NASHIA) and the National Disability Rights Network (NDRN) support moving the program to the Administration for Community Living (ACL) to join other disability and aging programs administered by the agency. As Policy Corner readers know, the Workforce Innovation Opportunity Act of 2014, which was signed by President Obama in August, transferred several of programs from the Department of Education to the ACL, including the Independent Living Center, Assistive Technology, and the National Institute of Disability Rehabilitation Research. BIAA and its partners will work with appropriators to move the HRSA TBI programs to ACL as well.
November 21, 2014 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Proposed NFL settlement a bad deal for players, says attorney specializing in brain injury
Listen to my interview on The Pulse discussing the unfairness of the NFL Settlement.
November 20, 2014 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
The NFL Settlement Hearing-We have some problems Houston
When Judge Brody , 15 minutes into the initial presentation of the terms of the settlement and why it was such a good deal interrupted that attorney for the NFL to ask what he meant when he used the term, "TBI" I knew that the 20,000 players who this settlement was supposed to be about were in big time trouble.
I can go on and on about how disgusted I was in listening to the class action attorneys describe what a great job they did and what a terrible case this was except I have to pause to ask the question, if it was such a bad case why was the NFL willing to cough up close to a billion dollars?
In the end, I am saddened to say that this settlement will be approved and the odds of ever getting to the truth of what the NFL knew and when they knew it will never be revealed.
You can read more of my thoughts Brain Injury Attorney Slams Settlement
November 20, 2014 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy-not effective in treating post concussive brain injury according to new study
Over the years there has been much interest and controversy in the use of high pressure oxygen therapy (hyperbaric oxygen therapy) for the treatment of traumatic brain injury.
According to a new study published today in the Journal of the American Medical Association –Internal Medicine (JAMA Internal Medicine) oxygen therapy administered in a hyperbaric oxygen chamber is not any more effective than compressed air for the treatment of those suffering from post-concussive traumatic brain injury.
The research involved 72 service members with chronic post-concussive symptoms. The researchers found that the service members who received high pressure oxygen therapy did not better than patients who were treated with only slightly pressured regular air leading the physicians to conclude that there was only a placebo effect for the use of oxygen therapy in both groups.
The research is the latest in a series of studies sponsored by the Defense Department to determine the effect of oxygen therapy following a traumatic brain injury.
November 17, 2014 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
November is National Epilepsy Awareness Month
An estimated 2.3 million adults and 450,000 children in the United States currently suffer from epilepsy.
Epilepsy or seizures are well known to be caused by accidents and brain trauma. Traumatic epilepsy or traumatic seizure disorder is frequently induced by traumatic brain injury. The epileptic seizure disorder may be triggered by brain injury whether mild, moderate, or severe. Traumatic epilepsy may develop following brain injuries with or without losing consciousness. Both penetrating and non-penetrating head injuries have been found to be the source of epileptic seizures in victims of traumatic brain injury. The risk of developing epilepsy increases with the severity of the initial brain injury.
Seizures can take place days, weeks or even months following a traumatic brain injury.
Attorneys frequently encounter posttraumatic seizure disorders in clients that have fallen, been have been struck by a falling object, or involved in vehicular accidents. The mechanism of injury is diverse, and does not require actual physical contact between the head and another object, but may only involve violent motion of the brain within the skull from sudden acceleration or deceleration. A history of a piercing brain injury or a brain hemorrhage should alert an attorney to the possibility that the trauma that the client has sustained might precipitate traumatic epilepsy. In clients exhibiting symptoms of the post-concussive disorder, a referral to a neurologist to rule out traumatic epilepsy is recommended.
November 8, 2014 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Brain Injury Association of America Caregiver Webinar
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has scheduled in new practical Webinar "Practical Strategies for Managing Deficit Awareness After Brain Injury"
People are often discharged from rehabilitation before they have fully grasped how their brain injury affects them day to day. Deficit awareness is a key component in:
• improving safety awareness;
• willingness to participate in continuing rehabilitation;
• use of compensatory strategies; and
• improving emotional reactions to others.
This webinar will offer an overview of what "deficit awareness" is, and offer strategies and tools to help the family and the person with a brain injury better manage their deficits as they continue to recover.
The webinar will be broadcast on Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Eastern 12:00 p.m. (noon) Pacific time.
Registration closes Monday, November 3 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern, 2:00 p.m. Pacific
For registration, click here.
October 16, 2014 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
North American Brain Injury Society Annual Meeting and Call for Brain Injury Abstracts
The North American Brain Injury Society (NABIS) will be hosting its 12th Annual Conference on Brain Injury on April 29th – May 2, 2015 at the Westin Riverwalk Hotel in San Antonio, Texas.
The abstract tract submission site is now open. NABIS welcomes submissions in the areas of neuro-trauma and neuro-rehabilitation. For information on abstract submission, click here.
Accepted abstracts will be reviewed by the Scientific Planning Committee and published in the Journal of Head Trauma Rehabilitation.
October 15, 2014 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
New York Personal Injury Lawyer Shana De Caro Inducted as Fellow--Litigation Counsel of America
Congratulations to my partner, Shana De Caro for her induction on October 9th as a fellow of The Litigation Counsel of America. (LCA)
LCA is a trial lawyer honorary society composed of elite trial and appellate lawyers throughout North America. Fellowship election into this honorary society is highly selective.
Shana was also elected this year to be the Chair of the Traumatic Brain Injury Litigation Group of the American Association for Justice and serves as a member of the Board of Directors of the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.
Shana's legal practice consists of representing individual's seriously injured as a result of automobile, bus and truck collisions, injuries that take place as a result of hazardous construction sites, unsafe buildings or as a result of medical negligence and hospital malpractice. More information can be obtained at our website, BrainLaw.
October 14, 2014 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Brain Injury Association Webinar: Understanding Social Security Disability
The Brain Injury Association of America will be sponsoring a webinar: Understanding Social Security Disability that is free for persons with a brain injury and their families on October 9, 2014 3:00 p.m. Eastern, noon Pacific
The one hour webinar will cover:
• The difference between the Social Security Disability Programs
• The application and appeals process
• The chances of success at different points in the process
• Analysis that is used by the Social Security Administration to determine disability
• The importance of understanding the system to improve the chances of approval
Click here to register
October 4, 2014 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Jim McMahon and Jeremy Roenick Launch Players Against Concussions (PAC) Foundation To Support Concussion Awareness and Prevention—Kickoff event scheduled for Monday, October 6th in Westchester, New York
Players Against Concussions (PAC) is a new nonprofit organization founded by Super Bowl-winning quarterback Jim McMahon and NHL All-Star Jeremy Roenick with the goal of preserving sports while making them safer
The PAC mission begins on Monday, October 6th, when celebrities and professional athletes from across the country converge on the Pelham Country Club in Westchester, New York to participate in the First Annual Players Against Concussions Golf Outing.
A morning brunch and press conference is scheduled from from 10am – Noon, followed by an afternoon round of golf, and will conclude with a cocktail hour and dinner beginning at 5pm.
"This is a deeply personal issue for me as both a player and a parent," said McMahon. "I loved every minute of the football I played as a kid and during my professional career, but I've also felt the effects of the concussions I suffered on the field. I've seen the lasting effects on teammates and friends, and now I see the statistics that point toward an epidemic of concussions among young athletes. The idea that kids are sustaining head injuries that have the potential to cause permanent, lifelong damage is just unacceptable. We know many of these injuries are preventable, and in terms of protection, we know we can do better through research and innovation. The goal of PAC is to keep athletes of all ages playing the sports they love, but without having to risk the lifelong, debilitating effects of head injuries."
For more information on PAC, or to request RSVP for the October 6th Players Against Concussions Golf Outing, please contact Mark Ballard or Sabrina Levine at 212-680-0179 or email
October 3, 2014 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Help Elevate Rehabilitation Research at the National Institutes of Health--Brain Injury Association of America Legislative Action Alert
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) has issued the following action alert today regarding important rehabilitation legislation that is pending in the United States Senate:
• S. 1027 is designed to enhance the stature of rehabilitation and disability research at the National Institutes of Health (NIH).
• S. 1027 is bipartisan legislation introduced by Senator Mark Kirk (R-IL) and Senator Tim Johnson (D-SD), two individuals who know first-hand the impact that quality rehabilitation services can have on one's ability to regain health, function independently, and return to work, following an illness, injury, disability or chronic condition.
• S. 1027 was introduced in 2013 and the bill seeks to elevate the stature of rehabilitation science, better coordinate the $300 million spent annually on this type of research, and deliver the maximum return on the federal investment. The bill is expected to be budget neutral.
• This legislation is important to the brain injury community. It is critical to maximize the outcomes of rehabilitation and disability science in order to translate findings into better treatments for individuals with brain injury.
• Please join your colleagues, Sens. Kirk, Hatch, Murkowski and Johnson and cosponsor S. 1027.
Please call the United States Capitol switchboard at (202) 224-3121 and you will be connected to your Senators Office. Please tell the staff you are a constituent, ask to speak to the Health staffer and please use the above talking points.
Specifically, BIAA is asking the following Democratic Members of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee to cosponsor this important legislation.
Democratic Members of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee:
Barbara A. Mikulski (Maryland)
Patty Murray (Washington)
Bernard Sanders (Vermont)
Robert P. Casey (PA)
Kay R. Hagan (NC)
Al Franken (Minnesota)
Michael F. Bennet (Colorado)
Sheldon Whitehouse (Rhode Island)
Tammy Baldwin (Wisconsin)
Christopher S. Murphy (Connecticut)
Elizabeth Warren (Massachusetts)
October 1, 2014 | Permalink | Comments (0) | TrackBack (0)
Brain Injury Association of America files motion in federal court disputing the terms of NFL settlement
The Brain Injury Association of America (BIAA) filed a motion today in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania seeking permission to appear as a friend of the court )amicus curiae to explain concerns it has with the proposed NFL brain injury settlement..
Similar to concerns raised by my partner, Shana De Caro who chairs the American Association for Justice, Traumatic Brain Injury Group and myself in our numerous op-ed pieces that have appeared on the Huffington Post and in the National Law Journal, the Brain Injury Association believes that the settlement unfairly discriminates among different groups of players and fails to provide any compensation to the majority of NFL players who sustained life altering traumatic brain injuries as a result of playing professional football.
Following are some of the areas of concern noted in the affidavit filed in support of the motion to intervene:
•The settlement excludes numerous physical and behavioral consequences of brain injury from the list of qualifying diagnoses for treatment and compensation. A concussion results in a wide range of neurological, physical, cognitive, and neuropsychological impairments that can appear immediately or many years after injury, requiring specialized treatment on an ongoing or intermittent basis.
•The approach to diagnosing impairment is "deeply flawed" and will exclude many former players from receiving compensation. The determination of eligibility is heavily weighted towards those with severe memory dysfunction and/or evidence of neuromuscular abnormality. If a player has impairment in language or visual function, but not in executive function, learning or memory, he will not qualify.
•The downward adjustment of compensation based on the number of seasons played, the age of the player at the time of diagnosis, and incidence of stroke or traumatic brain injury (TBI) prior to being admitted to the class, demonstrates a serious lack of understanding of concussion and mild TBI. A single concussion, whether diagnosed or not, can result in debilitating physical, cognitive, and behavioral impairments that interfere with the activities of daily living and require a lifetime of treatment. Therefore, the nature and extent of the impairment – not the number of seasons played – should be the determining factor in any monetary award.
•The limitation of pharmacy vendors to mail order pharmacies. Some medications require distribution that controls for temperature, light, vibration, and other conditions and cannot be reliably distributed by mail order. In addition, use of mail order prevents a physician from making quick and immediate medication changes.
•The BAP Supplemental Benefits program fails to recognize the full extent of the treatment team that may be required. The standard of care for patients with TBI dictates that rehabilitation and other medical treatment plans are developed and carried out by a multi-disciplinary team of licensed, credentialed clinicians working in specialized settings and accredited programs. These include endocrinology, physical medicine, ophthalmology, neuro-optometry, otolaryngology, psychiatry, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech/language therapy, and neurobehavioral therapy, among others.
Copies of the motion and affidavit filed by BIAA can be obtained on their website.
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Brain Injury Association of New York State Gala Event
The 7th Annual Journey of Hope Gala fundraiser is scheduled for October 28, 2014 at the Union League Club in New York City. Tickets are available on the BIANYS website. This year, the Gala recognizes Wayne A. Gordon, PhD, ABPP with the Champion of Hope Award, Joseph Sandford, PhD with the Corporate Citizen of the Year Award, Judith Avner, Esq. with the Leadership Award, Steven Miller with the Victory Award. Click here for updates and honoree information.
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NFL Concussion Crisis--PBS to rebroadcast League of Denial this tusday evening
FRONTLINE'S new season begins on September 30 at 10pm ET with League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis. With the NFL under fire in the news recently for its abysmal denial regarding its useless corporate guidelines on domestic violence, FRONTLINE will air a 90-minute rebroadcast of League of Denial: The NFL's Concussion Crisis. It is projected that more than 150 NFL players will suffer a concussion this NFL season.
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Caregivers for persons with brain injury--Reseach study seeking survey participants
Researchers at the Illinois Institute of Technology are conducting a research study investigating community life and wellness for caregivers of individuals with a Traumatic Brain Injury and the individuals they care for. To participate in our anonymous 30-45 minute survey, you must be 18 or older, and have either experienced a brain injury or be a family caregiver for an individual with a brain injury. Participants can enter a raffle drawing for the chance to win Amazon $20 gift cards. To participate, please click (or copy and paste into your browser) the appropriate links below:
If you are a caregiver of an individual with a brain injury click here
If you are an individual with a brain injury click here
For additional information about this study, please contact Samantha DeDios-Stern by email
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Delaware bus crash--Safety should be number 1 priority
Yesterday's horrific bus crash in Delaware highlights the need for better enforcement of safety regulations against bus companies and their drivers involved in interstate bus travel.
I was honored to be interviewed yesterday by NBC News about this bus rollover accident which caused two deaths and many severe injuries to the bus occupants. Click here for news story about this fatal bus crash in Delaware
As a member of the interstate bus accident advisory board of the American Association for Justice Interstate Bus Accident Litigation Group, our law firm has handled many cases against bus companies resulting in severe injury and death caused by negligent bus drivers and negligent bus companies.
According to published reports the tour bus company, AM USA Express of Chinatown, New York, had been stopped by federal agents for inspections 30 times since August 2012, and had been cited for 18 safety violations during that period. The most recent of these inspections, on July 23, resulted in two citations for driving the bus in excess of permitted time rules.
Interstate Bus Accidents are a leading cause of death and serious injury on our nation's roads and highways. Thousands of injuries are caused every year due to negligent driving of bus drivers, the failure of bus companies to properly train and supervise their bus drivers, and bus companies' faulty inspection and maintenance of their fleets. Hundreds of needless deaths are caused by driver error and the poor bus company safety records. Recent deadly bus accidents in New York highlight the urgent need for more state and federal oversight of bus drivers and bus companies.
Bus occupants have a right to expect that a bus driver is properly trained and licensed, well-rested and capable of operating a bus in in a manner so as to protect the safety of all passengers. Passengers, and the public at large, have right to expect that buses are properly inspected and designed, and that all parts of the bus are properly maintained.
When bus accidents occur due to driver error or fatigue, due to improper and unsafe bus maintenance, including defects in the bus or its tires, or a company's failure to supervise and train its drivers, the victims of these disasters should be able to obtain the compensation they deserve for their injuries.
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Rotini is a type of helix- or corkscrew-shaped pasta. The name comes from a 17th-century Italian word meaning "small wheels".[1] Rotini is related to fusilli, but has a tighter helix, i.e. with a smaller pitch. It should not be confused with rotelle ("wagon wheel" pasta).
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Cuba Travel News: Fly Off to Havana (Now Legally)
Packages Available with Insight Cuba
Insight Cuba (800/450–2822) has just been granted a license to offer cultural tours to Cuba, and these small-group trips (limited to 16 persons) are available to the general public, including Americans. According to Insight Cuba's Director Tom Popper, "We've been preparing for the possibility of again offering our Cuba programs since August 2010, when reports surfaced that President Obama was going to ease the travel Restrictions." Those restrictions were lifted in mid-January and the company's license was just approved late June.The Details
The company will offer six different tours, and the first departures will leave on August 11. Trips, which begin at $1,695 for a 4-day/3-night weekend trip (off-season) to Havana, go up to $4,095 for a 9-day/8-night "Cuban Music and Art" trip (peak season). Single supplements are modest, at $300 ($200 for the weekend trips). Itineraries include all meals, admission costs, and travel within the country, but they do not include tips or other extras. This is an important consideration since U.S. credit and debit cards cannot be used in Cuba, so you'll have to carry enough cash to pay for souvenirs, snacks, or anything the tour does not cover. Nor do the tour costs include airfare to Havana, which will be done on already-established charter flights from Miami and will add about $500 to the cost of the trip (more, really, since you still have to get to Miami for the charter flight). Insight Cuba has already reserved seats on these flights for tour participants, but you'll have to book your flight directly through Insight Cuba once you are confirmed on a tour.More on Cuba Travel
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And you can now add Globus to the list of companies offering group trips to Cuba in the "people to people" license scheme. Bookings are going to be available starting August 10, but I don't see any mention of Cuba yet on the company's web site. A press release earlier today gave 866-313-2855 as the number conumers can call for more information. The tour is called "Cuba: Historical and Cultural Journey," and it begins at $2,889 for the week-long trip (land only ... you'll also have to book a charter flight for about $500). These first trips are religious in nature and are being run in conjunction with the Center for Caribbean Religion & Culture, which has long had mission trips to Cuba. But the trips will be expanded.
And today Abercrombie & Kent announced they are offering Cuba tours starting this fall: http://www.abercrombiekent.co.uk/cuba/
Is anyone planning on booking any of these trips? -
I just subscribe to Fodor's to be able to write my comment about Cuba.
I'm a proud Cuban but from the old Cuban generation, (unfortunately there is a big difference among the new ones and the old) I been leaving in this country (43 years) longer that I did on my own.
I went back to Cuba after 30 years of been absent just to please my old father (84 years old that still have close relatives leaving in that jail) which by no means will I ever let him go by himself; do to the way Cuban authorities will treat us, for the only reason of have not agree with the Communist system implanted 53 years ago.
It is shame that Cubans are no allow to be free and not able to visit all those beautiful places that tourist with American dollars can get into and enjoy. We did, because as you all may imagine we became American citizen long ago, and proud of been one. But please remember that when you are visiting any country with a system of government as Cuba have, in which there have not been free election for 53 years, you are not only helping the system to continue and be stronger because the money you will be expending there will not go to the people of Cuba, on the contrary will make the Cubans to continue with that system of oppression and misery they have had for the last 53 years. I do encourage everyone to visit the island it is really beautiful , but I also encourage anyone going there to try to be on your own in occasion to see for yourself how people feels and the condition under they are leaving, talk to people and see the real Cuba.
I don't think I never go back because I don't feel like I belong there any more it is sad to say and fell like that but is our reality.
Hope I have help to understand the Cuban reality at least a little.
Hi Veta - you should contact Insight Cuba directly for details on specific departures: 800/450–2822, http://www.insightcuba.com/
We are interested in this tour, but please give us complete costs from Columbia, South Carolina and the return, thank you. Veta Hollaway
wonderful, beautiful country of friendly people. Succeeding against all the odds.
I went to Cuba in 2003 - at that time was in a city that had many open artist studios clustered around the central square, can't remember the name of the city -
does anyone know? thanks -
And Cubans can now travel to the US as well?
it's about time. How stupid this has all been, for far too long. Sadly, I'm sure there are rich americans waiting to own Cuba and ruin it's charm, within the next couple of decades.
Cuba is an extraordinary country, the country has overcome ourselves, to overcome the economic sanctions, overcome difficulties, I admire you, beloved Cuba
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Marilyn Louise (Yeaney) Himes, 72, Huntingdon, Oneida Township, passed away on Wednesday, May 22, 2013, at home, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
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Valgene E. "Val" Frye, 71, of Chicora, Pa., entered his heavenly home on Thursday, May 16, 2013, at Butler Memorial Hospital.
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Mrs. Parise was born Nov. 27, 1921, in Homer City, a daughter of the late Lester Love and Edna (Dickey) Love.
She was preceded in death by her husband, James J. Parise, Sr.
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Hi guys,
When deploying IPv6 do we need to upgrade 2950, 2960 & 3550 switches' firmware. 2950 & 3550 both EOS.
Is there any recomended IOS for IPv6 for switches..
The 2950/60 3550, it does nott care if it carries IPv4, v6 or whatever else type of traffic when working at L2. You won't be able to have an IPv6 address for mgmt on the 2950 - BTW.
The 3350 is limited on what IPv6 it can run. 12.2(50) would work. It is just software, no ASIC support.
Thats fine, I understood. Whether we use IPv4 or v6; its L3. Switch work on L2 and its ethernet. so no need to bother.
What about L3 switch, when using IPv6 HSRP do we need to upgrade. Im using 12.2(35)SE5 for 3560 switch with IPv4 HSRP. When I check in fn, seems ok.
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Changed my mind on trading these....
I have eight Pirate ship part codes left. So the first two people to PM me will get four codes each.
Okay....I was just thinking about my inventory and going through codes I have sitting here. Are Pirate ships tradeable? I don't know because I can't get into VMK to check, but.....if they are I have two entire ships already entered. Bow, stern, sides and mast....or I have codes for four complete ships.
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Definition of approximant in English:
1 Mathematics A function, series, or other expression which is an approximation to the solution of a problem.
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- In 1899 Padé published another major work on Padé approximants which, as we noted above, looked in depth at approximants of the exponential function.
- Applied mathematicians have found that by approximating functions by continued function expansions, called Padé approximants, they often obtain far more accurate low-order approximations than by using Taylor series expansions.
2 Phonetics A consonant produced by bringing one articulator (the tongue or lips) close to another without actually touching it, as in English r and w.
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- It is phonologically impossible since Tamil has no [z] sound and since the retroflex approximant sometimes romanized < z > cannot appear in initial position.
- The approximant r can also be regarded as a glide.
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Title | Summary | Date | ID | Author(s) | |
Aphids |
Aphids, or plant lice, are small, soft-bodied insects. There are hundreds of different species of aphids, some of which attack only one host plant while others attack numerous hosts. Most aphids are about 1/10 inch long (2.54 mm), and though green and black are the most common colors, they may be gray, brown, pink, red, yellow, or lavender. A characteristic common to all is the presence of two tubes, called cornicles, on the back ends of their bodies. The cornicles secrete defensive substances. In some species they are quite long, while in others they are very short and difficult to see. Aphids feed in clusters and generally prefer new, succulent shoots or young leaves. Some species, known as wooly aphids, are covered with white, waxy filaments, which they produce from special glands. Order: Homoptera, Family: Aphididae |
Nov 3, 2014 | 444-220 (ENTO-82NP) | ||
Applying Pesticides Safely |
Proper use of pesticides is essential for your safety and for that of the environment. Pesticides must be used correctly to be effective. Review the product label before each use. Be sure you have all the materials necessary for a safe and proper application. Check precautions label sites (e.g., types of plants or areas) and timing requirements such as days to harvest, temperature, and wind speed restrictions. Be sure you can indeed use this pesticide when and where you intend to! |
May 1, 2009 | 426-710 | ||
Arthropod Pest Management Research on Vegetables in Virginia – 2010 |
This booklet contains arthropod pest management research conducted on vegetable crops in eastern Virginia in 2010. If not noted otherwise in the individual reports, all research was conducted at the Virginia Tech Eastern Shore Agricultural Research and Extension Center near Painter, VA and at the Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center in Virginia Beach, VA. All plots were maintained according to standard commercial practices. Soil type at the ESAREC is a Bojac Sandy Loam. Soil type at the HRAREC is tetotum loam (average pH: 5.7). Most of the research involves field evaluations of federally‐labeled and experimental insecticides. Much of the information presented herein will be published in a similar format in Arthropod Management Tests: 2011, vol. 36 (Entomological Society of America). We hope that this information will be of value to those interested in insect pest management on vegetable crops, and we wish to make the information accessible. All information, however, is for informational purposes only. Because most of the data from the studies are based on a single season's environmental conditions, it is requested that the data not be published, reproduced, or otherwise taken out of context without the permission of the authors. The authors neither endorse any of the products in these reports nor discriminate against others. Additionally, some of the products evaluated are not commercially available and/or not labeled for use on the crop(s) in which they were used. |
Feb 22, 2011 | 3102-1532 | ||
Arthropod Pest Management Research on Vegetables in Virginia – 2013 | Feb 25, 2014 | ENTO-60NP | |||
Bagworm | Nov 3, 2014 | 2808-1008 (ENTO-83NP) | |||
Balsam Woolly Adelgid | Jun 16, 2010 | 3006-1452 | |||
Bark Beetles |
Species identification is difficult because the adult beetles of the various species are very similar, cylindrical and hard-shelled. Over 600 species in the sub-family. Adult beetles are between 1/8 and 1/3 inch long. Nearly all bark beetles are black or brown. Bark beetles are in the Order: Coleoptera, Family: Curculionidae, Sub Family: Scolytinae. |
Nov 10, 2014 | 444-216 (ENTO-85NP) | ||
Biology and Management of Hessian Fly in the Southeast | Feb 27, 2013 | AREC-39P (ANR-1069) | |||
Black Vine Weevil |
Plants Attacked: The adults feed on a wide variety of evergreen, deciduous, and herbaceous plants. The larval form is destructive on yew (taxus), hemlock, rhododendron, and several other broad-leaved evergreens. Adults and larvae will sometimes feed on strawberry and impatiens. Description of Damage: Two kinds of damage are conspicuous: Adults chew marginal notches in leaves, causing damage that quite often is confused with a disease or chemical injury. The adults feed from the outer margin of the leaf inward, creating characteristic notches, and these notches can be used as an early indicator of potential larvae in the soil. Adults cut notches on the margins only; they never create holes on the center of the leaf. On yew, needles nearer to the main trunk, down inside of the shrub, show notching and feeding scars. Broadleaved evergreens exhibit notching similar to that caused by the two-banded Japanese weevil and Fullers rose beetle. Larvae, the most destructive form of this weevil, feed on roots. When large numbers of larvae are feeding on the roots, the plants will wilt, turn brown, and die. |
Nov 14, 2014 | 444-210 (ENTO-86NP) | ||
Bluegrass Billbug Pest Management in Orchardgrass |
The bluegrass billbug, Sphenophorus parvulus, is a weevil native to Virginia. Weevils belong to the family Curculionidae, which is contained within the order for beetles, Coleoptera. Like most weevils, the bluegrass billbug has a relatively narrow range of host plants, feeding on a handful of cool-season grass species. |
Jul 1, 2010 | 444-040 | ||
Brown Marmorated Stink Bug |
Homoptera: Penatomidae: Halyomorpha halys Distribution and Hosts The brown marmorated stink bug, (BMSB), is an invasive insect not native to North America. It was accidentally introduced near Allentown, PA in 1996 and has spread since that time. It was found in Virginia in 2004 and by 2010, it was found throughout most of the Commonwealth. The BMSB feeds on a wide range of tree fruits and seedpods as well as many vegetables including tomatoes, peppers, beans, cucurbits, and sweet corn. High densities of this pest species have also been seen in soybeans and corn. However, so far in Virginia, the most severely damaged crops have been tree fruit (apples and peaches). For homeowners, it is mainly a nuisance pest, as it invades houses in the winter looking for a place to over-winter. For businesses such as hotels and restaurants and other commercial settings with public interface, the presence of high numbers of these bugs in the fall can have economic consequences. |
May 21, 2009 | 2902-1100 | ||
Catalpa Sphinx Caterpillar |
Catalpa sphinx caterpillars, also known as "Catalpa worms", are major defoliators of catalpa, their only host. With their chewing mouthparts, they strip away large portions of the leaves. In heavy infestations they can completely defoliate the entire tree. Apparently trees on high ground with poor soil are rarely, if ever, attacked. In some years, depending on the region, many trees will have all their leaves stripped away by the end of the summer. This may be followed by years with no defoliation observed at all. The fluctuation between outbreak and no defoliation is largely due to the activity of parasites. |
Nov 14, 2014 | 2911-1421 (ENTO-88NP) | ||
Choosing Pesticides Wisely |
Healthy plants are less susceptible to attack by pests, and good cultural practices can reduce pest outbreaks. Do you really need a pesticide?Before you purchase any pesticide, you should answer some important questions.
May 1, 2009 | 426-706 | ||
Compact Soil Sampling Strategy for White Grubs |
Annual white grubs (WG) are early-season pests attacking corn seeds and seedlings (Figure 1). Heavy WG infestations can cause stand and yield losses of up to 20%. Because grubs occur in the soil, their presence in fields and subsequent damage to corn may go unnoticed until too late. Also, 30% overwintering mortality in WG densities is typical in VA. Insecticidal seed treatments such as clothianidin (PonchoTM) and thiamethoxam (CruiserTM) are the tools of choice for controlling soil insect pests. Growers typically must decide whether to purchase insecticide-treated seed well in advance of spring planting. |
Jun 30, 2011 | 2802-7027 | ||
Cottony Maple Scale |
Cottony Maple Scale (Homoptera: Coccidae), Pulvinaria innumerabilis PLANTS ATTACKED: Maples and dogwood primarily, but also many woody ornamentals. |
Nov 14, 2014 | 2808-1011 (ENTO-89NP) | ||
Cucumber Beetles |
Plants Attacked: Cucumber, cantaloupe, winter squash, pumpkin, gourd, summer squash, and watermelon, as well as many other species of cucurbits. Cucumber beetles may also feed on beans, corn, peanuts, potatoes, and other crops. |
May 1, 2009 | 2808-1009 | ||
Deer: A Garden Pest | Sep 5, 2013 | HORT-62NP | |||
Diagnosing Plant Problems |
Something is wrong with your plant. What's the cause? You can begin to determine the cause of the problem by taking on the role of Sherlock Holmes – be a keen observer and ask many questions. Diagnosing plant problems is often a difficult task. There can be many different causes for a given symptom, not all of them related to insects or diseases. The health of a plant may be affected by soil nutrition and texture, weather conditions, quantity of light, other environmental and cultural conditions, and animals, including humans. Complicating this scenario is the fact that any two of the above factors can interact to give rise to a problem. For example, a prolonged period of drought may weaken plants so that they are more susceptible to pests; this is typically observed with boxwoods. |
May 1, 2009 | 426-714 | ||
Dogwood Borer |
Larvae feed in the inner bark of live, healthy dogwood trees. The damaged area of the trunk or branch swells and eventually the bark will fall off. Leaves turning red prematurely in mid-summer on a lone branch are an early sign of dogwood borers. Infested branches and limbs will die. Dogwood borers often will not kill the tree in the first year, but reinfestation in successive years will. Plants attacked include: Dogwood, pecan, elm, hickory, and willow.
Nov 18, 2014 | 2808-1010 (ENTO-90NP) | ||
Earwigs, Dermaptera: Forficulidae | Jan 24, 2011 | 3101-1527 | |||
Eastern Tent Caterpillar |
Larvae feed in the inner bark of live, healthy dogwood trees. The damaged area of the trunk or branch swells and eventually the bark will fall off. Leaves turning red prematurely in mid-summer on a lone branch are an early sign of dogwood borers. Infested branches and limbs will die. Dogwood borers often will not kill the tree in the first year, but reinfestation in successive years will. Plants attacked include: Dogwood, pecan, elm, hickory, and willow. |
Nov 18, 2014 | 444-274 (ENTO-92NP) | ||
Emerald Ash Borer | Feb 7, 2014 | HORT-69NP | |||
Euonymus Scale |
Eggs are laid early in the spring and hatch in late May or early June. The crawlers settle quickly and produce a second brood by mid-July. A third brood is produced in October. There is continuous overlapping of broods, so that all stages may be found during favorable conditions. Two to three-plus generations per year may occur in Virginia. The overwintering stage is the adult female. |
Nov 21, 2014 | 444-277 (ENTO-93NP) | ||
European Hornet |
The European hornet is a stout hornet approximately 1-inch long. The color of the head and thorax is dark reddish brown with deep yellow and brown black markings on the abdomen. The markings on the abdomen are similar to the markings found on yellow jackets. The European hornet resembles the cicada killer wasp but is more robust and has more hair on the thorax and |
Nov 20, 2009 | 2911-1422 | ||
Fall Webworm |
Native to North America, the fall webworm occurs throughout the United States and southern Canada. Its hosts include more than 100 species of deciduous forest, shade, and fruit trees, with preferences varying from region to region. |
Nov 21, 2014 | 2808-1013 (ENTO-94NP) | ||
Field Guide to Stink Bugs | Nov 17, 2014 | 444-356 (ENTO-68) | |||
Food Safety For School and Community Gardens | May 29, 2013 | FST-60P | |||
For the Birds, Butterflies & Hummingbirds: Creating Inviting Habitats | Aug 1, 2014 | HORT-59NP (HORT-74NP) | |||
Gardening and Your Health: Ticks |
During early spring and summer, as the weather warms up and the garden springs back to life from its winter dormancy, many gardeners -- and ticks -- eagerly return to their outdoor activities. Gardeners should be aware of the risks and know how to protect themselves from becoming hosts to disease-carrying ticks. |
May 1, 2009 | 426-066 | ||
Gypsy Moth Management for Homeowners on Small Properties |
The gypsy moth, native to Europe and Asia, is a major invasive pest of hardwood forests in the U. S. Introduced into Massachusetts in 1869, the gypsy moth has rapidly moved into other regions of the country and is responsible for large amounts of defoliation each year. Most of Virginia is generally infested by this pest. Visit http://fubyss.ento.vt.edu/vagm/ to read more about the gypsy moth biology and control. |
May 1, 2009 | 2811-1021 | ||
Hemlock Woolly Adelgid | Jun 11, 2010 | 3006-1451 | |||
History, Distribution and Pest Status of the Mexican bean beetle | Mar 25, 2014 | ENTO-62NP | |||
Hunting Billbug Pest Management in Orchardgrass | Jul 1, 2010 | 444-041 | |||
Improving Pest Management with Farmscaping | Dec 6, 2013 | ENTO-52NP(ENTO-55NP) | |||
Insect Identification Lab | Sep 25, 2013 | ENTO-45NP | |||
Insect Pests of Christmas Trees Slide Show | Oct 1, 2009 | 2909-1415 | |||
Insect Pests of Ornamental Plants Slide Show | Sep 25, 2009 | 2909-1414 | |||
Insect and Mite Pests of Boxwood | Sep 25, 2013 | ENTO-42NP | |||
Integrated Pest Management for Plant Diseases in the Home Garden and Landscape, Learning Module I: Integrated Pest Management | Feb 21, 2013 | PPWS-14NP | |||
Integrated Pest Management for Plant Diseases in the Home Garden and Landscape, Learning Module II: The Plant Disease Triangle | Feb 21, 2013 | PPWS-15NP | |||
Integrated Pest Management for Vegetable Gardens |
Maintain a slightly acid soil (around pH 6.5). If in doubt, have a soil analysis done through your local Extension office, by a private lab, or with a commercial soil test kit. Lime can be used to increase soil pH and sulfur can lower it. Maintain adequate levels of soil fertility through additions of potassium and phosphorus releasing materials, such as commercial fertilizers or animal manures. Soil testing should be done every three years to determine levels of these important nutrients. Build a biologically active, healthy soil through regular addition of organic matter, such as yard waste, compost, and manure. For planting areas not being cropped, grow annual cover crops, such as clover or rye grass, to provide additional organic matter. Till the soil in the fall to expose pests living near the surface to natural enemies and weather, and to destroy insects overwintering in crop residues. |
May 1, 2009 | 426-708 |
Japanese Beetle |
The Japanese beetle is found throughout Virginia and in most of the Eastern United States. In regions west of the Mississippi it is found in isolated pockets. Japanese beetles were first found in New Jersey in 1916 and have spread from that point since. The Japanese beetle has been well established in Virginia since the early 1970's. |
Dec 11, 2014 | 2902-1101 (ENTO-97NP) | ||
Japanese Beetle Pest Management in Primocane-Bearing Raspberries | Sep 15, 2009 | 2909-1411 | |||
Leaf‐ Footed Bugs | Dec 21, 2010 | 3012-1522 | |||
Leatherwing (Soldier) Beetles | Dec 10, 2013 | ENTO-53NP | |||
Lilac Borer/Ash Borer |
The adult has clear wings and is wasp-like in appearance. Size: The moth is about 1 inch long with a wingspan of 1 1/2 inches. Color: The fore wings are brown or chocolate color and the hind wings are clear with a dark border. The larvae are pure white worms with brown heads. Order: Lepidoptera Family: Sesiidae Species: Podosesia syringae (Harris). |
Dec 11, 2014 | 444-278 (ENTO-99NP) | ||
Locust Leafminer, Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Odontota dorsalis (Thunberg) | Jan 25, 2011 | 3101-1528 | |||
Longhorned Beetles/Roundheaded Borers |
Size: Larvae up to 3 1/4 inches (80mm) or more. Color: Adult longhorned beetles are medium to large cylindrical beetles, usually brown, reddish brown, or black in color. They are sometimes mottled or banded with white or gray. Larvae (roundheaded borers) are brown, reddish brown, or black. They are sometimes mottled or banded with white or gray. Adults are called longhorned beetles because of their long and distinctive 11-segmented antennae, often longer than the beetle's body. The thorax and wing covers on some species bear small, stout spines. Roundheaded borers (larvae) are elongate, cylindrical, and have large gnawing mandibles. The name roundheaded borer refers to the enlarged thorax directly behind the head. Order: Coleoptera, Family: Cerambycidae. |
Dec 11, 2014 | 444-215 (ENTO-100NP) | ||
Mexican Bean Beetle | Dec 13, 2013 | ENTO-51NP | |||
Millipedes | Sep 25, 2013 | ENTO-43NP | |||
Multicolored Asian Lady Beetle in Virginia |
Multicolored Asian Lady beetles enter the house through small openings around windows, doors, and utility access points. In addition, they can enter the house by cracks in the siding and trim and through attic vents. Sealing those entry sites is the best method to keep them from becoming indoor pests later. Conduct a thorough energy audit of your house, as places where cold air can enter the house are places where this lady beetle can gain access. Fill all cracks and leaks with a fine quality silicone or silicone-latex caulk. Once inside, insecticides are not recommended except for severe cases. Sweep up with a broom and dustpan all beetles that collect in windowsills and on walls. Beetles can also be picked up with a vacuum cleaner but bags will need to be discarded so that beetles do not escape. |
Dec 11, 2014 | 444-275 (ENTO-102NP) | ||
Pepper Weevil | Mar 25, 2014 | ENTO-63NP | |||
Periodical Cicada |
In Virginia both the 17-and 13-year cicadas damage many ornamental and hardwood trees. Oaks are commonly attacked but the most seriously damaged are newly planted fruit and ornamental trees such as apple, dogwood, peach, hickory, cherry, and pear. Pines and other conifers are not commonly attacked. |
Feb 25, 2015 | 444-276 (ENTO-105NP) | ||
Pest Management Guide: Home Grounds and Animals, 2015 | Feb 16, 2015 | 456-018 (ENTO-69P) | |||
Pest Management for Water Quality |
Research has shown that consumers find reading and understanding the label to be the most difficult aspect of applying pesticides. However, an understanding of the label information is essential before work begins. The label printed on or attached to a container of pesticide tells how to use it correctly and warns of any environmental or health safety measures to take. Read the label when you purchase a pesticide and again before mixing or applying it. If you are confused about any part of the label, consult your Extension agent or a representative of the company that makes the product. Many pesticides now list a toll-free number for consumers. The label includes specific information that you should be aware of and learn to understand. |
May 1, 2009 | 426-615 | ||
Pest Monitoring Calendar for Home Lawns in Virginia | May 1, 2009 | 430-524 | |||
Pesticide Applicator Manuals | Nov 17, 2011 | VTTP-2 |
Pine Shoot Beetle |
Order: Coleoptera Family: Scolytidae Species: Tomicus piniperda (Linnaeus) Size: The adults are 1/8 to 1/4 inch long. The larvae are legless and can be up to 1/4 inch long. Color: Pine shoot beetles are dark brown. The larvae have a dark brown head and creamy white body. Description: Pine shoot beetles are in the same family as bark beetles and resemble bark beetles in appearance with their cylindrical shape. |
May 1, 2009 | 444-291 | ||
Pine Tortoise Scale, Hemiptera: Coccidae, Toumeyella numismaticum | Jan 25, 2011 | 3101-1529 | |||
Poison Ivy: Leaves of three? Let it be! |
Those who experience the blisters, swelling, and extreme itching that result from contact with poison ivy (Toxicodendron radicans), poison oak (Toxicodendron pubescens), or poison sumac (Toxicodendron vernix) learn to avoid these pesky plants. Although poison oak and poison sumac do grow in Virginia, poison ivy is by far the most common. This publication will help you identify poison ivy, recognize the symptoms of a poison ivy encounter, and control poison ivy around your home. |
May 1, 2009 | 426-109 | ||
Red Imported Fire Ant (RIFA) | Mar 5, 2010 | 444-284 | |||
Redheaded Pine Sawfly | Jun 16, 2010 | 3006-1453 | |||
Scale Insects | Feb 26, 2015 | 2808-1012 (ENTO-106NP) | |||
Second Edition Mid-Atlantic Guide to the Insect Pests and Beneficials of Corn, Soybean, and Small Grains | Oct 4, 2012 | 444-360 | |||
Spider Mites | Feb 26, 2015 | 444-221 (ENTO-107NP) | |||
Spiders of Medical Concern in Virginia | Aug 8, 2014 | ENTO-73NP | |||
Spruce Spider Mite | Mar 2, 2015 | 444-235 (ENTO-108NP) | |||
Squash Bug | Mar 25, 2014 | ENTO-64NP | |||
Storing Pesticides Safely |
Storage Tips The proper storage of pesticides, both synthetic and botanical, in and around the home is important for many reasons, including protecting human health, preserving the environment, and maintaining chemical effectiveness. One way to minimize storage problems is through good planning. Buy only the amount of pesticide that you need for a specific job or for the current growing season. The smaller-volume containers, even if more expensive ounce for ounce, may in fact be the "best buy" in the long run by eliminating waste and the need for storage space. If you need to store pesticides on your property, follow these guidelines - for safety's sake! |
May 1, 2009 | 426-705 | ||
Striped Cucumber Beetle | Feb 25, 2014 | ENTO-61NP | |||
The pest caterpillars of cole crops in Virginia |
Caterpillars, or the larval stage of Lepidoptera, are probably the most damaging of insect groups that feed on cole crops, such as collard, kale, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, kohlrabi, Brussels sprouts, and Chinese cabbage. Caterpillars typically feed on foliage reducing marketability or outright killing plants. The most common and damaging caterpillars in Virginia cole crops are diamondback moth (DBM), cabbage looper (CL), and imported cabbageworm (ICW). In addition to these key species, there are several other species of caterpillars that will be observed feeding on cole crops that may or may not be a threat to yield of the crop. These species are summarized in Table 1. Normally pest management is meant to target all caterpillars, treating them as one pest "complex;" however, there are some noteworthy differences between the caterpillar species in their life histories and feeding behaviors where proper identification is sometimes necessary. |
Mar 2, 2012 | ENTO-2 | ||
Thrips | Mar 3, 2015 | 444-281 (ENTO-110NP) | |||
Tulip Tree Leaf Miner (Sassafras Weevil) | Mar 3, 2015 | 444-279 (ENTO-111NP) | |||
Turf and Garden Tips: What can be done about crayfish in lawns? | Aug 16, 2013 | CSES-64NP | |||
Twig Girdler/Twig Pruner |
In the larval stage, both the twig girdler and twig pruner are creamy white in color and up to 2 inches in length. They look like typical roundheaded borers in that their heads and bodies are cylindrical in shape and they have legs that are reduced to very small claws. The adult twig girdler is about 5/8 inch long and has a pair of long antennae. The color is brown with irregular patches of fine gray hairs and the antennae are spines on the segments closest to the head. |
Nov 20, 2009 | 2911-1423 | ||
Understanding Pesticide Labels |
Research has shown that consumers find reading and understanding the label to be the most difficult aspect of applying pesticides safely. However, it is essential that you understand the label information before you begin work. The label printed on or attached to a container of pesticide tells you how to use it correctly and warns of any environmental or health safety measures to take. |
May 1, 2009 | 426-707 | ||
Urban Water-Quality Management Insect Pests of Water Garden Plants |
Aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) (numerous aquatic plants) Aphids are often called plant lice. Several species are troublesome pests on above-water leaves (a), stems, and flower buds of aquatic plants. These sucking insects distort succulent new leaves, causing them to curl, wilt, or turn yellow. Adults are 1/8 inch long and can be winged (c) or wingless (b) with soft pear-shaped bodies with two distinctive cornicles or "tailpipes" protruding from the backs of their abdomens. |
May 1, 2009 | 426-040 | ||
Weeds in the Home Vegetable Garden |
The most common definition of a weed is a plant out of place. Many plants that are considered weeds in the vegetable garden are beneficial wildflowers in other settings. Some, such as the Venice mallow (or flower-of-an-hour), morning glory, and even thistles, have flowers that rival those intentionally planted in flower beds. Unfortunately, some of the plants, while attractive in the wild, are too aggressive for use in the home garden and can take over the landscape. Seeds of even very obnoxious wild flowers may be sold occasionally, so care must be used in the selection of wildflowers vs. weeds. |
May 1, 2009 | 426-364 | ||
White Pine Weevil |
Distribution and Hosts The white pine weevil (WPW) is found throughout Virginia. Its preferred hosts are eastern white pine and Norway spruce, but it can attack Scotch and other pines as well.Description of Damage The WPW usually attacks only the upright terminal leader. The previous year¹s leader (first whorl) and the new growth both die from the attack. Damage is first evident in March or early April when overwintering females chew holes in the leader for feeding and egg laying. These holes, eight inches to ten inches below the terminal bud, produce resinous bleeding that eventually dries to a white crust. By late May or early June, the larval damage is evident as the current year¹s leader droops like a shepherds crook, turns pale yellow and then brown. In July, the attacked shoot will have 1/8-inch diameter exit holes and tunnels and sawdust under the bark. A lateral shoot will eventually take over as the terminal leader but may have to be trained and have competing shoots removed. Trees of medium size, four feet to 40 feet, are most commonly attacked. WPW is a serious pest of forest plantations, Christmas tree farms, yard plantings, and landscapes. |
May 1, 2009 | 444-270 | ||
Whiteflies |
Whiteflies are white insects with pale yellow bodies that are approximately 2 mm long. They belong to the order Homoptera and are close relatives of aphids, scales, mealybugs, hoppers and cicadas. Life CycleThe life cycle consists of an egg, 4 nymphal instars, a pupal and an adult stage. Depending on the species and environmental conditions, eggs require 10-12 days to hatch, and completion of life cycle from egg to adult takes 30-40 days. Nymphal instars behave in a manner similar to scale insects. The first nymphal instars are active and they are sometimes called crawlers. The remaining nymphal instars are sedentary and may mimic immature scales. |
May 1, 2009 | 444-280 | ||
Widow Spiders | Dec 18, 2012 | 444-422 | |||
Wireworm control experiment in potatoes in Abingdon, VA in 2011 | Nov 3, 2011 | 3110-1596 | |||
Yellowjackets | Sep 26, 2013 | ENTO-49NP |


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Well I'm sure some of you remember my thread: http://www.defensivecarry.com/vbulle...ng-ponies.html
Well my set of steel framed modern Colt .380s is complete.
After a too long lay-a-way period "Blue" is at home in the safe keeping his smaller siblings company.
Not too shabby, original box and papers, gun is from 1988 and like new, box is a little worse for wear, but that's OK.
So now I have the following:
1: Colt Gov't .380 Blued
2: Colt Mustang +II Stainless Steel
3: Colt Mustang Satin Nickel
Do I now start adding Pocketlites or try and find a good deal on a 1903 in .380??
**Edited to add: That's not the original users manual, I'll have to try and find one of correct vintage...