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Hemophilia B is a bleeding disorder caused by the lack of FIX in the plasma and affects 1/30,000 males. Patients suffer from recurrent bleeds in soft tissues leading to physical disability in addition to life threatening bleeds. Current treatment (based on FIX infusion) is transient and plagued by increased risk for blood-borne infections (HCV, HIV), high costs and limited availability. This has fueled a search for gene/cell therapy based alternatives. Being the natural site of FIX synthesis, the liver is expected to provide immune-tolerance and easy circulatory access. Liver transplantation is a successful, long-term therapeutic option but is limited by scarcity of donor livers and chronic immunosuppression; making iPSC-based cell therapy an attractive prospect. As part of this project, we plan to generate iPSCs from hemophilic patients that will then be genetically corrected by inserting DNA capable of making FIX. After validation for correction, we will then differentiate these iPSCs into liver cells that can be transplanted into our mouse model of hemophilia that is capable of accepting human hepatocytes and allowing their proliferation. These mice exhibit disease symptoms similar to human patients and we propose that by injecting our corrected liver cells they will exhibit normal clotting as measured by various biochemical and physiological assays. If successful, this will provide a long-term cure for hemophilia and other liver diseases.
Generation of iPSCs from adult cells unlocked the potential of tissue engineering, replacement and cell transplant therapies to cure a host of debilitating diseases without the ethical concerns of working with embryos or the practical problems of immune-rejection. We aim to develop a POC for a novel cell- and gene-therapy based approach towards the treatment of hemophilia B. In addition to the obvious and direct benefit to the affected patients and families by providing a potential long-term cure; the successful development of our proposal will serve as a POC for moving other iPSC-based therapies to the clinic. Our proposal also has the potential to treat a host of other hepatic diseases like alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, Wilson's disease, hereditary hypercholesterolemia, etc. These diseases have devastating effects on the patients in addition to the huge financial drain on the State in terms of the healthcare costs. There is a pressing need to find effective solutions to such chronic health problems in the current socio-economic climate. The work proposed here seeks to redress this by developing cures for diseases that, if left untreated, require substantial, prolonged medical expenditures and cause increased suffering to patients. Being global leaders in these technologies, we are ideally suited to this task, which will establish the state of California at the forefront of medical breakthroughs and strengthen its biomedical/biotechnology industries.
This Development Candidate Feasibility (DCF) award application proposes to evaluate the feasibility of, and to generate proof of concept for, a development candidate for the treatment of factor IX deficiency (hemophilia B). The applicants plan to generate autologous induced pluripotent cells (iPSC) by reprogramming somatic cells from hemophilia B patients, to correct the genetic defect in these iPSC lines, to differentiate the corrected iPSCs into hepatocytes, and to transplant these cells into the liver in an immunodeficient, hepatocyte engraftment permissive, hemophilia mouse model as proof of concept for this approach. They propose to evaluate tissue engineered delivery methods to improve engraftment.
Objective and Milestones
- The target product profile (TPP) is scientifically and clinically reasonable.
- The milestones were considered feasible and with meaningful parameters to measure outcomes.
- The milestones lacked detail on a few points including, how the investigators would determine which method of gene correction would be chosen for Milestone 2 and how to address the universally known challenges with hepatocyte engraftment in the newly generated mouse model, as proposed for Milestone 5.
Rationale and Significance
- The proposed disease indication in this application is Factor IX deficiency hemophilia, for which there are competitive therapeutic alternatives. However, even if this is not the eventual disease indication for the proposed therapeutic, success in this project could have broad potential applications for other liver and protein deficiency disorders and have a transformative impact on the field.
- Their proposed model is clinically relevant in that evaluation of expression of a blood protein is by far the best way to quantify the survival of transplanted cells over time. However, the proposed mouse model raised concerns regarding the ability to predict cell survival and durable engraftment in the human clinical setting.
Feasibility and Design
- The feasibility of this project and the capabilities of this team are supported by preliminary data included in this application.
- The team has generated iPSCs from a wide variety of patient populations, demonstrating directed differentiation of these cells toward mature lineages. They have demonstrated targeted correction of genetic mutations and engraftment of cells in a mouse strain, from which they plan to generate a new immune-compromised, hemophilic strain.
- A feasibility issue hinges on maturing iPSC-derived cell lines to fully functional and/or engraftable hepatocytes, a significant unsolved challenge in the field. However this group proposes to use sophisticated in vitro and in vivo engraftment assays to assess stage of maturation and function of the resulting iPSC-derived cells.
- The research plan is well written, scientifically sound, and carefully designed to accomplish the proposed milestones.
- It is unclear if the proposed mouse model would predict the fate and engraftment of the cell candidate in the human setting where the host liver may be a harsher environment and less permissive to engraftment.
- With their collaborator in tissue engineering, they are well positioned to evaluate alternative approaches to cell delivery as a means of improving engraftment. However, the feasibility of the proposed alternative delivery methods would also need to be determined.
- Successful generation of iPSC derived functional and engraftable hepatocytes may, in and of itself, provide a liver cell therapeutic candidate that could benefit disease areas other than that specifically proposed such that the project may be successful even in the absence of gene correction
Qualification of the PI (Co-PI, Partner PI, if applicable) and Research Team
- The PI is an established senior investigator with expertise and an outstanding track record in the areas of gene therapy, stem cell biology, and iPSC technology. The PI and team are well qualified to perform the studies on gene correction of iPSC, hepatocellular differentiation and the in vitro and in vivo functional testing proposed in this application.
- The team includes a collaborator who brings expertise in biosynthetic scaffold design and tissue engineering.
- The communication plan should be more clearly defined.
Collaborations, Assets, Resources and Environment
- Institutional support, resources and environment are all considered strengths.
- The collaborations are appropriate and, as stated above, includes complementary expertise in tissue engineering, a critical component for the later milestones in the project related to cell delivery.
Responsiveness to the RFA
- This DCF application was judged to be responsive to the RFA.
- The project would build upon other liver projects, which are not currently strongly represented in the CIRM translational portfolio and the approach is novel from any projects currently funded by CIRM.
- A motion was made and seconded to move this application into Tier 1, Recommended for Funding. With a median of 75, the working group was compelled to discuss the application. One of the key reviewers indicated that he/she had reconsidered his/her thinking and was more supportive. This GWG member stated that success in the targeted correction would have broader impact on other areas and felt that the application was one of the best applications to CIRM related to liver. Notwithstanding the known challenges with obtaining mature, functional hepatocytes from stem cells, the GWG member stated that the hepatocyte candidate characterization plan was strong. The motion carried.


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FORT MEADE, Md. (Army News Service, Feb. 27, 2014) -- The last Olympic medals have been awarded, but a kaleidoscope of colorful images remains from Sochi.
Bright pastels in the form of orange flowers, blue snowflakes and green ice swirl across the jackets of thousands of Olympic volunteers, whom I can still see. Hats styled after the bear, hare and leopard Olympic mascots adorn fans, many who wave small Russian flags and I can still hear them chanting "Rus-ee-a! Rus-ee-a!"
The Sochi Olympic Winter Games were unique. It seemed that fewer Americans came out to cheer at the sporting venues in Russia than during the London 2012 games. Perhaps they were scared off by threats of terrorism or by media reports of incomplete facilities.
The hotel I shared with other journalists was indeed a veritable hard-hat area for the first week of the games. Hot water was intermittent the first couple of days. WiFi, television and telephones were unavailable in the rooms at first. But conditions improved on a daily basis, and the young hotel staff was very apologetic. They went out of their way to accommodate needs, such as interpreting Cyrillic messages.
The construction tasks facing the Sochi Organizing Committee were indeed tremendous. Hundreds of miles of highway and railway were built with numerous tunnels through the Caucasus Mountains linking the Olympic Park along the Black Sea to the alpine venues of Krasnaya Polyana.
The coastal village was much like Disney Epcot Center, complete with an adventure park of rides, nightly fireworks and fancy lights surrounding every venue. The design of Fisht Olympic Stadium, for instance, was inspired by Faberge eggs created for Russian czars. Its translucent polycarbonate roof was built to resemble snowy mountain peaks and offer spectators views of the mountains to the north.
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Hirvonen grabs Swedish lead, Solberg charges
12 February 2011
Defending winner Mikko Hirvonen has snatched the lead of the 2011 Rally Sweden from surprise package Mads Østberg as the event reaches its midway point and is fast developing into a four-way thriller – but the man really on the move is former World Rally Champion Petter Solberg, who has slashed the deficit to the leading duo to barely half a minute.
Although Østberg led overnight, it is Hirvonen who has hit the front following Saturday morning's four-stage loop, as the Finn overturned his M-Sport Stobart rival's 14.8-second advantage to move ahead by a scant three tenths of a second in his new Ford Abu Dhabi World Rally Team Fiesta WRC. Hirvonen gained the most time on Østberg on SS8, the day's opening run through Lesjöfors.
"I didn't know how much loose snow there would be on the road," explained the 2008 and 2009 World Rally Championship runner-up, speaking from the midday service halt at Hagfors. "There was some and I lost a little time by ploughing it, but there was nothing like as much as yesterday. The sun was still low on the second stage, and it wasn't easy driving into sixth-gear corners when I couldn't see where the road went.
"I've really tried to push hard, and some places are cleaning more than others. There is still a long way to go, but the car feels fantastic so there is no need to change anything and it's great fun being involved in such a big fight for the lead!"
Østberg revealed that he had been hampered by running first-on-the-road and as the effective snow plough through the icy, snowbound forests of central Sweden in temperatures of as low as -17ºC, as the Norwegian confessed that 'it's been really tricky at times' – before adding that he had actually 'expected to lose more time'.
Solberg remains third, although from being 57 seconds behind the leader in his privately-run Citroën DS3 WRC overnight, 'Hollywood' is now only 31 seconds adrift and fast homing in. The 36-year-old set the pace on two of Saturday morning's stages, and would have been even closer to Hirvonen and Østberg had it not been for a ten-second penalty for late arrival at the start of SS10. Palpably enjoying himself, the 13-time rally-winner insists that 'everything is possible' and 'we will keep pushing'.
Jari-Matti Latvala is fourth in the second works Ford entry, as the final competitor in a leading quartet covered by less than three-quarters-of-a-minute. Despite proving to be the very model of consistency with the third-quickest time on all four stages, still the 25-year-old admitted he was not wholly satisfied with his performance.
"I had a great feeling with the car and I enjoyed myself," he remarked, "but when I saw drivers going faster than me, I pushed hard and became too aggressive. I found it difficult to calm down and settle into a good rhythm. During my test before the rally I had a smooth rhythm, and I need to find that again. It's not the car that's the problem – it's the driver! I should be fighting with Petter – so I need to improve."
After fifth-placed Henning Solberg suffered a power-steering problem leaving service and subsequently rolled on Saturday's opening stage, Sébastien Ogier inherited the position, with the Frenchman now more than a minute-and-a-half ahead of Citroën Total World Rally Team team-mate, countryman and namesake Sébastien Loeb, who lost time when he hit a snow bank and picked up a puncture, though the WRC's 'record man' could at least take heart from setting the fastest time on SS8.
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PWRC rival Patrik Flodin – the only man anywhere close to the Norwegian in the class – was excluded from the event after the wheel rims on his Subaru Impreza were found not to conform to technical regulations. Third-placed Valeriy Gorban stunned by claiming the fastest time of all on SS10 in his Mitsubishi Evo.
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Eyvind Brynildsen
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PWRC standings after Stage 11 (Top 3):
Anders Grondal
Subaru Impreza STi
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Martin Semerad
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One of India's biggest batting legends, Tendulkar last month became the first man to complete 30,000 runs in international cricket. The 36-year-old, who has an international cricket career spanning 20 years, also recently announced the upcoming release of his biography, the Tendulkar Opus. The 30kg book has around 800 pages and more than 30,000 photographs.
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Mountain Bike Car Racks : Kuat Sherpa 2 Bike Rack
May 26, 2011 | Carry
Mountain bike car racks like this Kuat Sherpa 2 Bike Rack get up to 2 bikes to the mountain easily, efficiently, and safely. These mountain bike car racks easily secure two bikes weighing up to 40 pounds each and are compatible with two-inch and 1.25-inch receivers (hitches) thanks to the one-sized-fits-all attachment. Though the Kuat Sherpa 2 Bike Rack isn't Not suited for DH or freeride bikes, it fits almost all other bikes with 20-29in wheels and up to a 44.5-inch wheelbase. Also cool is how the Sherpa 2 provides an ample 13 inches of space between bikes to eliminate bike-on-bike violence during the drive, heat-treated aluminum chassis withstands road abuse, folds up for storage, and tilts downward for access to your vehicle's trunk. Other features include a front and rear tire ratchets that use an easy hand-tight cam system and frame supports to eliminate movement, and Hitch lock and an integrated cable lock for security. You can buy this Kuat Sherpa 2 Bike Rack for a price of $429.
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Car Top Roof Rack Kayak Storage : Yakima HullRaiser w/Tie Downs
May 25, 2011 | Carry
You can achieve efficient car top roof rack kayak storage with a Yakima HullRaiser w/Tie Downs which which holds touring, whitewater, or recreational kayaks with equal security. This car top roof rack kayak storage is easy to load, securely holds your boat, and won't take up all your roof space. Yakima made the Yakima HullRaiser w/Tie Downs with dual J-bars and heavy-duty buckles ample padding so your boat rides snugly without damage from sharp metal. If you're trying to decide between the HullRaiser and the HullRaiser Aero ($119.20) it's easy... The Aero fits factory bars while the standard HullRaiser fits only Yakima-branded square or round bar setups. You can buy this Yakima HullRaiser w/Tie Downs for a price of $95.20.
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Automobile Bicycle Racks : Yakima Hold Up Bike Rack w/ Lock Cable
May 24, 2011 | Carry
Automobile bicycle racks like this Yakima Hold Up Bike Rack w/ Lock Cable are a easy solution to hauling one or two bikes with you on your way to the race, trail or mountain. These automobile bicycle racks allow for fast, easy, low-effort loading of one or two bicycles with the StrongArm bracket which securely holds bike of virtually any size without contacting the bike frame and comes with the LockUp to secure the bikes to your rack so you can leave the car without worry. The Yakima Hold Up Bike Rack w/ Lock Cable also has an integrated bottle opener so you can pop a cold beer after the ride. That was thoughtful of them! The rack fits bikes with 14-29in wheel diameters. You can buy this Yakima Hold Up Bike Rack for a price of $319.20.
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Thule 689USBXT Sprit Cargo Carrier
September 22, 2010 | Carry
The very definition of form meeting function, the Thule 689USBXT Sprit Cargo Carrier perfectly combines style and practicality. The low-profile 689USBXT Sprit offers greater garage access without sacrificing box capacity and it's easy to open and close, thanks to reinforced lid and lid lifters. Available in silver and black, this Thule cargo carrier's aerodynamic design minimizes wind for greater fuel efficiency and quieter travel. Equipped with oversized ergonomic lock knob that is easier to turn, the 689USBXT Sprit's Dual-Side opening makes it simple to load and unload. Other features include the Quick-Grip mounting system, SecureLock and the 2 One-Key Locks. Put one on top of your vehicle for $939.99. Thule.
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Hollywood Racks E3 Express 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack
September 1, 2010 | Carry
Turn pretty much any vehicle into a bike-transporting machine with the Hollywood Racks E3 Express 3-Bike Trunk Mount Rack. This removable rack holds three bikes and hooks up easily to almost any vehicle. Quick and easy to install, this Hollywood Racks truck mount rack comes with bike separators complete with rubber straps that allow for simple mounting while also keeping the bikes secures on the rack. The E3 comes fully assembled and folds flat for easy storage when not in use. Pick one up for $69.95. Hollywood Racks.
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Thule 867 Tahoe Cargo Carrier
April 30, 2010 | Carry
Storage is in the bag with the Thule 867 Tahoe Cargo Carrier. Offering up to 17 cubic feet of space, the 867 Tahoe can hold up to 165lbs of cargo. Durable and tough, this Thule cargo carrier is made from weather resistant material and reinforced with taped seams that help keep contents dry. It also comes equipped with an internal foam structure that protects its contents and keeps bag shape so it makes it easy to load and unload. Held securely to the rack with heavy duty cargo buckles and double stitched webbing, the 867 Tahoe comes with a 3-sided zipper so you can get to your stuff without a hassle, and it collapses fast and compact for easy storage. Bring it all for $249.99. Thule.
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Yakima Foam Block System
April 2, 2010 | Carry
A simple and functional solution to carrying your canoe or kayak, the Yakima Foam Block System is the perfect entry-level carrying solution. Available for vehicles with or without an existing rack, the Foam Block system comes with foam blocks, straps, hooks and tie downs, as well as anti-slip pads and come with a mesh storage bag. Designed to fit and protect most styles of hulls and gunwales, this Yakima carrying system's dimple design makes for easy installation. Its laminated anti-skid pads will make sure your vehicle is protected and your vehicle and they attach to round and square crossbars right out of the box. And the price is right too – just $35 each. Yakima.
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StowAway Swingaway Bike Gear Rack
March 26, 2010 | Carry
Take your bikes with you on your travels with the StowAway Swingaway Bike Gear Rack. Able to be used both as a bike and cargo rack, the Swingaway Bike Gear rack can fit and cradle up to four bikes. With plenty of room for your other gear, this StowAway rack rises 6 inches and swings up to 180 degrees, giving you access to the rear of your vehcile. It comes equipped with soft rubber cradles and straps that are easy on your bikes, and when it's not needed, the bike rack portion is removable, leaving you with a handy rack for just your gear. It also comes with a hitch tightener to prevent hitch wobble and a single key cable lock and hitch lock. Pick one up for $419. StowAway2.
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Aero GearDeck 17 Cargo Carrier
March 12, 2010 | Carry
Pack it up and hit the road with the Aero GearDeck 17 Cargo Carrier. Offering 17 cubic feet of storage room, the GearDeck 17 is highly versatile and can be used for just about anything. Equipped with the TwinTube hitch rack structural design, this Aero cargo carrier is strong and stable and fits perfectly on your RV, fifth wheel, SUV or pick-up truck. And thanks to its telescoping system, you'll get up to 34" of slide clearance for access to your vehicle rear cargo bay. It's easily adaptable to be used as an open platform cargo carrier or enclosed cargo box, while its lid comes off quickly when needed. The GearDeck 17 retails for $629.95. Aero.
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Rightline Cargo Saddlebag Carrier
March 4, 2010 | Carry
Fit even more junk in your trunk with the Rightline Cargo Saddlebag Carrier. A rugged cargo carrier that rests on the back of your automobile, the Cargo Saddlebag is hung from your luggage rack and is secured with two bottom straps which attach to your bumper, tow hitch, or underneath the vehicle. Made from a UV resistant, waterproof PVC backed polyester, this Rightline carrier produces no aerodynamic drag and doesn't have to battle it out with the elements. When you reach your destination, the Cargo Saddlebag is easy to remove, thanks to the handles of either side, and you'll never lose its handy instruction sheet, as it comes sewn right into the bag. Rightline.
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Yakima HighRoller Bike Rack
February 26, 2010 | Carry
Tight and upright, the Yakima HighRoller Bike Rack is easy to load, easy on your bike and super stable. Allowing you to secure you bike without removing the front wheel, the HighRoller doesn't scratch the paint, as it grabs on the wheel and keeps off touch the painted surfaces of your bike. Able to fit most tire sizes, this Yakima bike rack holds bikes with wheels from 20" to 29" in diameter. It comes equipped with an easy-to-reach knob that controls retention, adjustment and release and its amazingly strong wheel tray can hold any bike you put on it. Other features include a premium finish, integrated SKS cable lock, easy to adjust sliding wheel tray and double-sided wheel strap. Put one on top of your car for $250. Yakima.
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Thule 857 Caravan Cargo Carrier
February 22, 2010 | Carry
Large and in charge, the Thule 857 Caravan Cargo Carrier lets you bring it all with you on your next weekend adventure. Environmentally friendly, the 857 Caravan is made from durable, PVC-free nylon, and its weather resistant construction including taped seams helps keep everything inside it dry. Able to carry 13 cubic feet or up to 110lbs, this Thule cargo carrier fits Thule rack systems, round bars and most factory racks. It comes equipped with heavy-duty snap buckles that secure the bag to your vehicle and when it's not in use, it collapses fast for easy storage. Other features include a carrying bag. Haul it all for $149.99. Thule.
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Mount Blanc Triton 350 Rooftop Cargo Carrier
January 25, 2010 | Carry
Sleek and functional, the Mount Blanc Triton 350 Rooftop Cargo Carrier boasts good looks and amazing durability. Made with UV-resistant ABS plastic, the aerodynamic Triton 350 comes in either black or silver and fits both standard square and aluminum bars with C-slots. For soft openings and closings, this Mount Blanc rooftop cargo carrier comes equipped with gentle gas struts, and its three-point central locking Secure-Assure locking system means that its key can't be removed until the locks are fully. Other features include a flexible attachment to the load bar and securing straps and locks. Mount Blanc.
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Rage PowerSports Summit Cargo Carrier
January 7, 2010 | Carry
Sometimes, you've just got to bring along the kitchen sink – and that's where the Rage PowerSports Summit Cargo Carrier comes in. Weatherproof and soft-sided, the Summit is made from heavy-duty PVC coated nylon and comes equipped with a storm flap with a self-repairing ripper for supreme water resistance. To give yourself 15 cubic feet of extra space, this Rage PowerSports cargo carrier simply ties down to your existing vehicle's roof rack. Features include adjustable tie down straps and easy to fold soft sides. Get more space for $39.99. Rage PowerSports.
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Packasport 115 Cargo Carrier
December 22, 2009 | Carry
Able to cover the roof of a Suburban, the Packasport 115 Cargo Carrier looks like it belongs there. And it really does, especially if you're after a lot of extra storage space. Ideal for any kind of vehicle, the 115 fits on SUVs, trucks, vans, large sedans and full-size station wagons to give you 30.5 cubic feet of extra space. Great for camping trips, this Packasport cargo carrier holds enough gear for a small expedition. In fact, you could bring a few snowboards, two bikes, luggage, playpens, camping gear and so much more – you'll never leave anything behind ever again! Put one on the top of your car for $999. Packasport.
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LI-DOG Pack Walk™ at Old Westbury Gardens
Sat., April 16th, Noon
Old Westbury Gardens Spring Dog Festival
Sat., April 16th, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Old Westbury Gardens Spring Dog Days
Sat., April 16th and Sun., April 17th from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Old Westbury Gardens
71 Old Westbury Road, Old Westbury, N.Y., 11568 (Google map)
LI-DOG cordially invites our canine families to our inaugural Pack Walk of 2016! Held on Saturday, April 16th at 12:00 p.m. (11:30 a.m. for registration) in the beautiful, English-themed splendor of Old Westbury Gardens, we will spend a delightful hour on a guided tour of the grounds with plenty of spring's budding horticultural treasures for our eyes and our fur babies' noses to take in as part of the Gardens' Spring Dog Days Festival.
PET PARENT ESSENTIALS FOR THE PACK WALK: Please bring water and poop bags!
OLD WESTBURY GARDENS SPRING DOG FESTIVAL and DOG DAYS:
OWG'S Spring Dog Festival is held in conjunction with Dog Days at Old Westbury Gardens when the grounds of this beautiful estate are open to on-leash dog walking. The grounds are open to on-leash dogs on both Sat. and Sun., April 16th and 17th from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m.
Adult admission to OWG is $12
How to Find Us: Look for the BLUE TENT labeled "LI-DOG" to register for the Pack Walk!
We can't wait to see you and your pooches on Saturday, April 16th!
- Sam Desmond, Contributing Writer,
LI-DOG April 2016 Meeting: Spring is Finally Here & LI-DOG is Warming Up for a Busy Season!
Thurs., April 21st, 7 – 9 p.m.
Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library
999 Old Country Rd., Plainview (Google map)
Spring means getting outside and enjoying the outdoors with your faithful furry friend, but as you know, your options are severely limited here on Long Island. Tired of seeing those "No Dogs Allowed" signs? Find out how you can change that and hear about our recent successes, including more on-leash access to Nassau County parks! We're making progress but we still need YOUR help to work on new initiatives and volunteer for our dog-friendly events, all with the mission of making Long Island a more dog friendly place!
At LI-DOG, our mission is to continue to expand dog owner access to public parkland. In addition to helping to create dog parks, LI-DOG also strives for more ON-LEASH access to public trails and parks as well as off-leash access to Long Island's many miles of public beaches.
Please join us on April 21st and find out how you can help to make it happen!
Canine Camp Getaway of NY – The Ultimate Vacation for Dogs and Dog Lovers!
June 26-30, 2016 and September 17-20, 2016
Roaring Brook Ranch
2206 NY-9N, Lake George, NY, 12845 (Google map)
Does agility, swimming and Happy Hours with your dog sound like fun? Would you like to take a vacation in the beautiful Adirondack Mountains surrounded by dogs and dog lovers? If so, you'll love Canine Camp Getaway of NY!
Canine Camp Getaway is a one-of-a-kind vacation geared to dog lovers and their dogs. The facility is totally dog-friendly—nightly Happy Hours and dining with dogs and days filled with activities you can share with your pup including hiking, agility, swimming, Frisbee, flyball, rally, obedience and more! In addition, there are classes on Canine CPR, Canine Good Citizen Preparation, Holistic Health for Your Dog, and Tricks! Fees range from $925 to $1,350 per person and include all meals and all dog activities.
More Info: Visit www.caninecampgetaway.com or call 877-K9-CAMPG (877-592-2674).
Please note: Canine Camp Getaway will donate $25 to LI-DOG for every guest we refer. Moreover, LI-DOG supporters receive a $25 discount on their stay. Just mention LI-DOG when you make your reservation!
AKC (American Kennel Club) Canine Partners Program
Mixed Breed Program to expand opportunities for all dogs to compete in AKC performance events – AKC Agility, Obedience and Rally
More info: http://www.akc.org/mixedbreeds/index.cfm
LI-DOG Meeting Schedule
LI-DOG meetings are held monthly. Next Meeting is Thurs., April 21st, 7 – 9 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Plainview-Old Bethpage Public Library (Google Map).
LI-DOG Archives
6/29/15 – Are you an Animal Lover? Are you looking to buy or sell a home? Get great real estate assistance and help LI-DOG by checking out the Diane Escobar Coach Realtors Donation Promotion
06/09/13 – Thanks to all the people, dogs and businesses who made our 1st Pints & Paws of the season at Katies of Smithtown such a rousing success!.
10/06/12 – Eisenhower Dog Park Grand Opening Set for Sat., Oct. 13th. A new dog park, which features small dog and large dog areas and covers about an acre, in Nassau County's premier park is the result of a campaign begun by LI-DOG in 2008.
11/10/11 – The Stakes are in the Ground for the Eisenhower Dog Park! Read about when Parks Dept. officials hope to have the new dog park open and to see photos of the site.
11/07/11 – Candidate Statements from Huntington on Dog-Friendly Parks and Beaches Now Available! On Friday, Oct. 28th, LI-DOG sent emails to several candidates…
05/28/11 – Surprise Visit by Nassau Legislator Gonsalves at Annual Meeting Brings Eisenhower Dog Park News. New LI-DOG Board also elected.
06/05/10 – LI-DOG Makes Gains in 2009; Sets Goals for 2010. New dog parks, new Board members, and plans for upcoming events detailed in our article on LI-DOG's Annual Meeting.
01/04/10 – Nassau Dog Owners Launch Push for Better Off-Leash Opportunities! First initiative targets large, grassy area at Hempstead Lake State Park where on-leash walking is allowed.
12/17/09 – New Suffolk Dog Park Opens at Robinson Duck Farm in Brookhaven! Large dog park on Montauk Highway now open to all Suffolk residents.
12/16/09 – Nassau County Opens 6th Dog Run at Old Bethpage Restoration. Parks Commissioner also announces County's 7th dog run at Eisenhower Park slated to open in spring 2010.
12/03/09 – New Suffolk Dog Park to Open at former Robinson Duck Farm Soon! Large, natural borders dog park located in Yaphank will be open to all Suffolk residents.
11/20/09 – Thanks For Making LI-DOG's 2009 Yappy Hours® at Mary Carroll's A Big Success! Read about and see photos from this event.
11/17/09 – Dogs & People Brave Wind and Rain for First Dog Run Dog/LI-DOG Event See photos and find out who won the races and got awards for the dog walk.
10/09/09 – New Suffolk Dog Park Up for a Vote on Friday, Nov. 13th! Show elected officials you support new dog parks by coming to the Parks Committee Meeting in Hauppauge.
08/21/09 – New Off-Leash Beach Opens in East Patchogue on Great South Bay The Suffolk County Parks Dept. has opened its first off-leash beach--where dogs can run, swim and play off-leash--at the end of Roe Avenue in East Patchogue.
08/08/09 – LI-DOG's Yappy Hour® at Mary Carroll's A Big Success! Read more about what made LI-DOG's August Yappy Hour so much fun.
02/04/09 – Parks Trustees Nix Off-Leash Program at Coindre Hall. Decision comes after big turnout in support of off-leash activities at November meeting.
12/03/08 – Peter Jurgs Remembered. Dog lover and long time Coindre Hall regular Peter Jurgs is remembered in this tribute which features a wonderful photo of him and his dog Jenny.
11/11/08 – Parks Trustees to Consider LI-DOG Proposal for Coindre Hall. Off-leash recreation will be the focus of Trustees hearing on Thurs., Nov. 20th at 10 a.m. at Coindre Hall.
07/08/08 – Small Dog Park Now Open In West Hills County Park! The park, designated for dogs 25 pounds or less, is located on High Hold Drive within the Park.
06/10/08 – LI-DOG Proposes Groundbreaking Off-Leash Solution At Coindre Hall Read about LI-DOG's plan to create an off-leash program that addresses dog owner and other park user's needs.
05/25/08 – Nassau County Plans new Eisenhower Park Dog Run in response to dog owners. Also, a raft of emails from dog owners has spurred the Town of Oyster Bay to explore creating a new dog park.
04/14/08 – Southaven County Dog Park Approved By Suffolk County Legislature. Despite the vote there are still objections to it by the Suffolk County Parks Department. A table showing how your legislators voted and other issues regarding the dog park can be found in the story.
09/07/07 – Blydenburgh Dog Park Is Now Open! Grand opening on Sept. 7 celebrates Long Island's newest dog park.
08/22/07 – Blydenburgh Dog Park Is Underway! Construction has started and the new dog park should be open in early September.
08/21/07 – Natural Borders Dog Park Bill Is Now Law! Approval allows off-leash areas on beaches and at Coindre Hall.
06/01/07 – Five New Dog Parks Bill Becomes Law! On Tues., May 29, 2007, Steve Levy signed into law a bill that directs the Parks Commissioner to designate at least five new dog parks on Suffolk County parkland.
05/23/07 – West Hills Dog Park Opening A Big Success! Close to 100 dog owners came to thank Leg. Lou D'Amaro for his work to create a bigger dog park in West Hills.
04/20/07 – Brookhaven Dog Owners Unite! Brookhaven dog owners need support to create dog parks in Patchogue and South Haven County Park.
04/14/07 – Suffolk County To Create Five New Dog Parks! More than 30 dog owners and their dogs gathered at Blydenburgh County Park to hear Suffolk County Executive Steve Levy and other legislators call on Suffolk Parks Commissioner Ron Foley to create FIVE new dog parks on Suffolk County parkland!
11/30/06 – New, Bigger West Hills Dog Run Opens A new, almost two-acre dog park at West Hills County Park is open and available to dog owners!
11/04/06 – Work Starts On New West Hills Dog Run. Construction has begun on a new, almost two-acre dog run at West Hills County Park.
11/03/06 – Parks Commissioner Plans Elimination Of Coindre Hall Off-Leash Community In a shocking development, Suffolk Parks Commissioner Foley says the new dog park at West Hills will provide an "acceptable alternative" to Coindre Hall.
07/13/06 – LI-DOG Hosts Its First Yappy Hour®. LI-DOG and Lila's put on a very successful Yappy Hour at Lila's Santa Fe Kitchen in Huntington.
4/23/06 – LI-DOG LAUNCHES PETITION DRIVE '06 The Long Island Dog Owners Group has launched a major petition drive throughout Suffolk County to gather signatures from people who believe dog parks are essential to the health and well being of our dogs.
03/19/06 – LI-DOG launches Share The Park campaign at Coindre Hall. LI-Dog has launched a "Share The Park" campaign to that dog owners know how to share the park, and that our activities don't have to interfere with their enjoyment of the park.
03/19/06 - Contract Talks On Fenced Run At Coindre Hall Suspended. Leg. Jon Cooper confirms no further action on a fenced run at the foot of Coindre Hall will be taken until an alternate site is found.
03/02/06 - Contract for Fenced Run at Coindre Hall moves forward LI-DOG is working to stop building of a fenced run at the foot of Coindre Hall by the Town of Huntington.
02/17/06 Dog Owners Ask Levy To Deal With Incident. Dog owners have called for a response to park police incident at Coindre Hall.
02/05/06 Park Police Threaten Aggressive Crackdown at Coindre Hall. A massive e-mail campaign is needed to keep our right to use Coindre Hall.
01/31/06 - LI-DOG Sets Key Goals For 2006. The improved political environment for dog parks and our momentum make developing a plan of action key to our success.
10/31/05 Blydenburgh Dog Park Approved! County Executive Steve Levy signed into law a bill to create a dog park in Blydenburgh County Park.
10/14/05 - D'Amaro Vows to Expand W. Hills Dog Run. Suffolk candidate says he will move quickly. Foley is receptive.
10/07/05 - Candidates For Suffolk Legislature Respond to LI-Dog. Politicians running for the Suffolk County Legislature have responded to a questionnaire LI-Dog sent them regarding their views on dog parks.
9/17/05 - Leg. Kennedy Formally Proposes Blydenburg Dog Park. Smithtown Leg. John Kennedy has introduced a bill to create a dog park in Blydenburgh County Park.
7/07/05 - LI-DOG Reps Named For Coindre Hall Advisory Committee. Also, Leg. Kennedy of Smithtown supports a dog park at Blydenburg Park.
6/04/05 - Suffolk Legislator Vows to Create More Dog Parks. Legislator Jon Cooper said more dog parks are needed at the May 25th meeting.
6/04/05 - Foley Speaks to H-DOG on Crisis at Coindre Hall. On May 5th Parks Commissioner Ron Foley met with about sixty members from H-Dog to discuss the situation there.
5/15/05 - Proposal for Improved Run Fails. A proposal to move and expand the planned dog run at Coindre Hall has failed.
4/8/04 - H-Dog Has Its Attorney! Local attorney, Avrum Rosen, a 20-year resident of Huntington, and with his pup Molly a recent convert to the Coindre Hall experience, has agreed to set up our charitable organization!
4/10/04 - H-Dog Moves To Set Up Charitable Organization Friends of LI Dog Parks will raise money for amenities at Coindre Hall and other dog parks.
3/29/04 - Community Dog Run Opens at Huntington Animal Shelter. After three years of hard work, the general population dog run is now open at the Town of Huntington Animal Shelter.
6/29/03 - Coindre Hall Dog Run Becomes Law! Suffolk County Exec Robert Gaffney, flanked by members of H-DOG and Leg. Jon Cooper, signed the Coindre Hall dog park bill into law on June 27th.
6/22/03 - Bill Signing at Coindre Hall! On June 27th, at a special ceremony, County Executive Robert Gaffney will sign the bill making Coindre Hall a legal park!
6/22/03 - Binder Bill Retracted for Now. Suffolk County legislator Allan Binder (R-Dix Hills) has retracted his anti-dog owner bill that would gut a law allowing dog parks in Suffolk County.
5/16/03 - We Won! By an amazing vote of 16 to 2, Jon Cooper's bill to create legal dog runs at Coindre Hall and West Hills Park passed the Legislature!
5/16/03 - Legislator Re-Introduces Anti-Dog Parks Bill! Suffolk County legislator Allan Binder (R-Huntington) re-introduced his anti-dog owner bill that would gut a law allowing dog parks in Suffolk County.
5/10/03 - We're Almost There! Leg. Jon Cooper's bill to create the first two legal dog runs in Suffolk County is out of the Parks Committee and before the full County Legislature now! Click here to read about it. Downloads: Flyer
5/5/03 - The Fight for the Parks Committee Vote. On May 8th, the Parks Committee of the Suffolk County Legislature will consider a bill establishing the county's first two legal dog runs at Coindre Hall and West Hills Park. Downloads: Flyer, Petition
4/9/2003 - Taking Our Fight To Leg. Fields' District! Given Leg. Ginny Fields' latest move to sabotage a Coindre Hall dog run, attendees at H-DOG's April meeting decided it's time to take our fight for dog parks directly into Leg. Fields' district.
3/21/03 - CEQ Approves Coindre Hall Dog Run! The Council on Environ-mental Quality has approved a dog park at Coindre Hall as proposed by Legislator Jon Cooper!
2/16/03 - Dog Runs Approved At Huntington Town Shelter. Feb. 13th, LIPA officials met with Huntington Town Supervisor Frank Petrone and H-DOG representatives to finalize the establishment of Dog Runs at the Town Shelter, Deposit Rd., East Northport.
2/10/03 - Jon Cooper Speaks at February Meeting! Suffolk County Leg. Jon Cooper reiterated his commitment to making Coindre Hall the "cream of the crop" of dog runs at a packed H-DOG meeting on Feb. 6th.
1/24/03 - Dog Parks do not Harm the Environment. Martin Mador, president of the Quinnipiac River Watershed Assoc., wrote an open letter to the Suffolk County legislature this fall concluding dog parks actually provide an environmental benefit.
1/24/03 - Legislators Introduce Anti-Dog Parks Bill! Suffolk County legislators Allan Binder (R-Huntington) and Ginny Fields (D-Oakdale) have introduced a bill that would make dog owners pay the county's insurance costs to create dog parks!
1/24/2003 - Legislator Jon Cooper To Attend Our February Meeting! Come meet our biggest supporter in the Suffolk County Legislator and discuss with him his plans for a dog park at Coindre Hall and other Suffolk County parks.
1/24/2003 - Shelter Volunteer Saves LIPA Deal. The fearless efforts of Tom Stone, a member of the League for Animal Protection, has helped save a deal to create dog runs at the Huntington Animal Shelter.
12/17/2002 - Town of Huntington Supports Dog Parks. Supervisor Frank Petrone reaches agreement with LIPA to establish dog runs.
10/3/2002 - Dog Owners Unite! Our dogs are in danger of losing access to Coindre Hall, West Hills, and other Suffolk County parks.
10/1/2002 - Cablevision Editorial. Read Cablevision's Peter Kohler's "Wrong Tree" editorial on the subject of dog parks and the H-DOG member responses.
10/1/2002 - Dog Parks do not Harm the Environment. Read what Eric Leopold, PhD, biochemist in organic chemistry, said when he testified before California municipalities as an expert witness on the environment.
10/1/2002 - Hero Dog. Riley, the H-Dog of the month for October, saved the life of a young girl and is truly a hero.
9/12/2002 - Dog Owners Unite! On H-Dog's efforts to generate support for Legislator Jon Cooper's important legislation regarding dogs and access to Suffolk County parks.
9/12/2002 - News 12 visits Coindre Hall. See the complete video of News 12 Long Island reporter Cristina Tiberio's interviews with H-Dog members and Leg. Jon Cooper.
9/13/2002 - Dog owners deserve dog parks H-Dog spokesperson Dan Gerrish explains why.
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Whitney Houston made us move with "I Wanna Dance With Somebody," and she moved us with "I Will Always Love You." She asked the questions that defined countless first dates, proms and marriages. "How Will I Know." "Why Does It Hurt So Bad." "Didn't We Almost Have It All."
After years of public incidents and missteps, Houston is now gone — too early, regardless of her recent hardships with relationships, drug abuse and life in the age of reality television and TMZ.
"She was amazing," said former promoter Barry Fey, who did three different tours with Houston. "She was hard to top. The first time I did her show in Denver at Big Mac (McNichols Sports Arena), you couldn't get a ticket. She sold out so quick.
"But then she started drawing less and less people. And then the Bobby Brown thing happened, and the cocaine and the reality show, and she lost her voice. She didn't have it anymore. And now this."
Houston helped create the pop star image we're still obsessed with. Katy Perry and Lady Gaga owe as much to Houston as they do Madonna. Think back to 1985 and Houston's eponymous, bright-eyed debut. Not only was the record a chart-topper, but it was also an exercise in optimistic, forward-looking do-goodery.
Sure, it was mushy — with "Saving All My Love For You" and "Greatest Love of All." But it was also sweet and loving, defining a kinder, pre-R. Kelly R&B with its tender sensuality (an almost racy little number called "You Give Good Love") that wasn't always reciprocated to Houston as her life and career matured and evolved.
As Houston's life deteriorated — oftentimes in the public eye, with unfortunate scenes captured in awful, humiliating detail by video cameras and court reports — she lost track of the music. But when she returned to the stage in late 2009 with "I Look To You," her first full-length record in seven years, you could still hear what first made her great. Of course it started with her charisma and carried through with her sensual soprano, but while her frayed vocal cords were on stark display throughout the release, her charm still shined through.
You could hear the pain in her voice — almost as if the record was an apology of sorts to her fans. She knew she had let them down. She wasn't sure if she could make it up to them. But she was going to try, if only for one record's worth of unspectacular, superfluous songs gathered together for Houston's hasty comeback.
But it was never only about the songs. Even her biggest hits would have gone nowhere under a different singer's lead vocal. It was always about Houston, even before we knew who she was, and her soul had partially left her body by the time "I Look to You" saw music store shelves.
"If drugs didn't kill her tonight," Fey said on Saturday, "they killed her before. They took her voice. They took her beauty."
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Vet defends Jefferson City shelter's methods
Gas chamber deemed less stressful, quicker for some animals
Sunday, July 21, 2013
The three veterinarians who serve on the Animal Shelter Advisory Committee that advises the Jefferson City Animal Shelter (JCAS) have been asked by clients and other individuals about their views on the use of the gas chamber at the shelter.
The gas chamber has been used for wildlife and feral cat euthanasia at JCAS since December 2008. Carbon dioxide is used to euthanize the animals in the homemade chamber, which is a chest-freezer similar to one that could be found in one's home.
At the committee's Monday meeting, all three veterinarians endorsed the use of the chamber for wildlife and feral cat euthanasia. Dr. Jim Crago, vice chairman of the advisory committee, stated the method was "quick, effective and safe."
"Dr. Boyer, Dr. Popp and myself are the members of the Shelter Advisory Board and have all agreed that its (gas chamber's) use for wild animals and some feral cats is an appropriate and effective method of handling this difficult situation," Crago said in a letter to the News Tribune.
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The city hired Dr. Corey McCann on June 9 as interim veterinarian at JCAS. He fills the shelter veterinarian position left vacant by Dr. Amanda Dykstra, who resigned from her position June 14 and was released early from her month's notice on June 27. Her resignation was due in part to her concern regarding the shelter's use of a gas chamber to kill wildlife and feral cats and regarding disagreements between Dykstra and the animal control supervisor.
McCann also assumed the role of Animal Control director at the shelter, giving him overall authority over JCAS. Previously, Animal Control Supervisor Karen Jennings oversaw the shelter. Although she now reports to McCann, the Animal Control officers report to Jennings. With the announcement, the Jefferson City Police Department, which oversees JCAS and Animal Control, said the gas chamber will only be used at the shelter to euthanize wildlife and feral cats when McCann is not readily available for euthanasia by injection. The use of the chamber will only occur at the direction and with the authority of McCann.
Veterinarian's facts
Crago said in an interview that the gas chamber should be referred to as a carbon dioxide chamber.
"Gas chamber gives it the connotation of a human gas chamber, and that's not what it is," he said.
He said in his letter to the News Tribune that there are a few simple facts that don't seem to be understood by many individuals.
First, he said that animal control is routinely asked to trap and remove wild animals from residential and commercial properties because of concerns of property damage, nuisance and potential disease.
Crago said the Department of Conservation advises the animal control officers to euthanize the wild animals rather than release them into the wild at another location, because of concerns that the animals will not adjust to their new environment or will not be accepted by other wildlife in the environment.
"Many of these animals will die due to this stress imposed upon them," Crago said. "It also moves a local problem to another location where the farmers or landowners will need to deal with it again."
Rex Martensen, supervisor of the Missouri Department of Conservation's wildlife damage control program, said removal of wildlife and wildlife euthanasia are the last resort.
He said conservation officers first try to frighten the animals to discourage them from becoming more of a problem for a property owner, hopefully scaring them away from the property.
Stress by euthanasia
Crago said that when animal control brings wildlife into his veterinary clinic, the veterinarian must euthanize the animals by injection.
"Anyone who believes that injecting these animals through a cage and watching them struggle is less stressful than the use of the gas chamber should witness what I have had to do during the last month for the shelter," Crago said in the letter.
He said that on one occasion he had to give a groundhog three injections before it was sedated enough to handle. The process took nearly 20 minutes of struggle. A raccoon the veterinarian injected bled profusely before becoming sedated, he said.
"It is not uncommon that multiple injections are needed due to the valiant efforts they (wildlife) make to avoid getting injected," Crago said in the letter.
He said that on that particular day, two raccoons, two groundhogs and a cat were euthanized.
"A total of 10 injections were used to sedate them," he said. "It is not a stress-free method whatsoever."
He said the use of the gas chamber is less stressful for the animals and is quick and effective. It usually takes two to four minutes to sedate them.
"There is less handling of the animal and it removes the safety issue for the staff and the veterinarian involved," Crago said.
He said in an interview that when euthanizing with the gas chamber, the cage that trapped the wildlife is placed inside the chamber, so animals are separated during the process. Occasionally when two animals are trapped in one cage, they are both euthanized in that cage. He said it cannot be avoided in those instances.
"Ideally, they should be separated, but I'm not going to suggest someone open that cage and try to separate them," Crago said. "There's too much risk. You've got to be looking at the safety of the people handling these animals, too."
He said wildlife can harbor diseases that no one wants to expose themselves, such as rabies.
Feral cats
One of the concerns skeptics of JCAS's gas chamber have is that sometimes domestic cats are trapped, deemed feral and euthanized in the chamber.
That very situation happened to Linda Laucks' cat Stella in December.
When asked if there is a way to tell if an animal is feral, Crago said, "No."
"That's where the microchip comes in," he said. "If people would microchip their animals, they would be checked before they are euthanized. They always are."
He said the animals could then be identified as domestic.
"Unfortunately, cats can be very kind and nice at home, warm and fuzzy," Crago said. "Then when you trap them by accident, or otherwise, or put them in an enclosed area, they become very vicious and you can't tell the difference between that vicious and a feral animal that is vicious just because it's a wild cat."
He said microchipping animals is the best solution.
"You can then identify what they (the animals) are and be able to find the owner and have them come in and claim them," Crago said. "I think that would be a good alternative for all animals that are domestic."
He said it's important to remember that Jefferson City has a leash law that requires dogs and cats to be on a leash if they are not on their owners' property.
Group against gas chamber
A group of nearly 15 residents met Wednesday evening to discuss concerns they have regarding the operation of JCAS, specifically concerns regarding the use of the gas chamber.
"I know we feel things need to be improved in many areas of operation (at JCAS)," said Ed Storey, one of the residents who has taken charge of the group. "Working as a group, hopefully we can make some changes for the better."
The group outlined three goals they want to accomplish regarding euthanasia at the shelter. They want to get the gas chamber removed, identify acceptable means of euthanasia and meet with the City Council to discuss their concerns.
The group views the chamber as a inhumane euthanasia alternative to injection. But, under Missouri law, the gas chamber is legal.
Crago said he sees the chamber as a viable alternative for the unmanageable wild animals and feral cats.
He said in his letter that, "In a perfect world, all animals would be allowed to live peacefully without human involvement ... but there are situations when there has to be control of the damage and threats imposed by our animal kingdom.
"None of us take pleasure in disposing of these beautiful creatures, but when it comes to that unpleasant task, using the least stressful and effective methods should be followed. The use of the CO2 chamber is by far one of the better alternatives available.
"It would be wonderful if we never had to deal with it, but the fact is, we do."
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Enrollment at Eastern Oregon University is down slightly from a year ago, according to the Oregon University System's fourth week student count report.
Eastern has a total head count of 4,157 students, 51 fewer than a year ago, a drop of 1.2 percent.
Eastern President Bob Davies said the drop reflects the continuing impact of the 2008-09 recession.
"EOU serves many high-need students with families who are working hard to recover from the recession and in many regions we serve, those areas have not yet recovered," Davies said.
The president noted that nationally post-recession enrollment is down as more people choose to re-enter the workforce rather than go back to school.
The EOU enrollment dip comes two years after enrollment at the university hit an all-time high of 4,298 students and about five months after Eastern graduated the largest class in its history, about 825 students, in June.
"As with similar institutions, it has been difficult to replace those numbers as the market shifts and adjusts to changes in financial aid availability, concerns over incurring debt and increased competition," Davies said.
Eastern's enrollment total includes 371 freshmen, 55 fewer than a year ago.
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By KIRSTY SUCATO
Published: May 16, 1999
TRENTON— WHEN state officials hired Anthony R. Coscia, a 29-year-old lawyer who had never been to Trenton, to run the State Economic Development Authority in 1991, they did not have much to lose.
The independent agency, whose mission is to stimulate jobs and development by doling out low-interest loans and technical advice to businesses, had bottomed out. The recession was in full swing. Banks were reeling from bad debt and Congress had just overhauled the tax code, reining in a major lure to investors: tax-exempt development bonds. Even as the state's failing economy needed its help the most, the E.D.A. slumped. Its lending had dropped from about $500 million in 1986 to $95 million.
Mr. Coscia, a corporate finance lawyer known for his experience as a consultant to troubled financial institutions, was idealistic enough to think he could transform the agency. To everyone's surprise, he did.
''It was a unique mixture of self-confidence and naivete,'' said Christopher J. Paladino, president of the New Brunswick Development Corporation and deputy director of the E.D.A. from 1991 to 1994. ''No one dared tell him that he shouldn't be able to accomplish it.''
During the eight years of Mr. Coscia's tenure, the E.D.A. has become one of the most aggressive nonprofit development agencies in the country. Last year it lent $786 million to 258 projects. It has helped finance the New Jersey Performing Arts Center in Newark; a 600,000-square-foot aerospace manufacturing complex in Camden now owned by Martin Marietta, and the Technology Center of New Jersey, a research park in North Brunswick designed to lure high-technology businesses to the state.
Mr. Coscia's tenure, spanning two administrations, has taken him from unpaid consultant to executive director to volunteer chairman, appointed by Gov. James Florio as the first non-Cabinet member to hold the post. Governor Whitman thought enough of his abilities to keep him on in 1994.
Gualberto Medina, Mrs. Whitman's Commerce Secretary, said he intended to fire Mr. Coscia, and take the influential job himself, but changed his mind after meeting him.
''The tendency is basically to replace key people with your own people,'' he said. ''But Tony transcends party politics because he brings a technical know-how, a passion and commitment to the economic growth of the state that frankly defies political affiliation.''
Words like vision, dedication, and savvy pop up frequently when insiders talk about Mr. Coscia, a partner in the law firm of Windels, Marx, Davies & Ives, in a pattern that seems almost too good to be true. For his part, he describes himself as a dull family man who loves to put together deals.
That family -- his wife, Alice, and their five children, ages 3 to 11 -- lives in North Caldwell, where Mr. Coscia coaches his 7-year-old son's Little League baseball team and takes the clan to church on Sundays.
''I'm sure if you ask any of my neighbors, they have no idea what I do for a living because I don't even bring it up,'' he said.
For the record, Mr. Coscia is not active in local politics. He doesn't have any particular hobbies (he says he is terrible at golf). And he doesn't drive a flashy car -- he has a 1991 Acura Legend).
He's simply a man who gets his kicks putting together complicated financial transactions to improve the New Jersey economy.
The Economic Development Agency's turnaround began in 1991 when Mr. Coscia began operating it like a bank, rather than a state agency. He imposed stiffer financial reporting requirements on applicants, fired and reorganized staff and developed new financing programs to lure Wall Street investors.
''Some of the things that you could put in place to clean up the agency's financial situation internally as well the image it would project externally were relatively easy things to accomplish,'' he said. ''But they were never really done up to that point because it never really pictured itself as what it was, which was like a bank.''
He instituted a program that bundled loans for small businesses in $50,000 packages, and sold them to large investors. To entice banks battered by bad credit into lending to small and mid-sized businesses, the agency began to guarantee portions of commercial loans and to finance gaps in project costs at lower interest rates, something the E.D.A. had not been done before.
''The E.D.A. used to be a place that would take what money it had and lend it to a company and hope they'd get it back,'' Mr. Paladino said. ''Tony made it a place where he took that dollar and got the private sector to match it with four or five or six dollars.''
Douglas L. Kennedy, the president and C.E.O. of Fleet Bank-N.J., said Mr. Coscia was widely respected as an expert in structured financing. Fleet recently agreed to lend $25 million to high-tech companies in the state as part of a larger E.D.A. program.
The Trenton-based agency has 105 employees and is self-supporting, generating its $10 million annual operating budget through returns on investments. (It started in 1974 on a $200,000 state loan.) Its basic mission is to leverage state and Federal dollars into investments that will help companies to expand or move to New Jersey.