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The hometown of Abraham Lincoln will play host on March 13 to 13 Republican candidates for state office.
The candidates have confirmed attendance at the LaRue County Republican Party's chili supper at 6:30 p.m. at the Hodgenville Woman's Club.
Clearing the drifted and at times almost impassable county roads meant little sleep and long hours for LaRue road crews during the recent major winter storm.
Each of LaRue County Fiscal Court's magistrates and Tommy Turner, judge-executive, thanked Clyde Veirs, county road supervisor, and the other road department employees for their work as the court held session at the courthouse in Hodgenville Feb. 24.
On Feb.12, State Rep. Terry Mills welcomed Cayleigh Allen to the Kentucky House of Representatives, where she served as a House page. Cayleigh is a senior at LaRue County High School.
The Historical Preservation and Information Center, located at 306 Center St. in New Haven, has been developing over the past year into a gathering place for the community and a celebration of town history and local military personnel.
In the front room of the building, photographs of New Haven veterans line the walls, and in the office area, Tessie Cecil, director of the center, displays a collection of items and photos of New Haven businesses and landmarks throughout the years.
LaRue County Fiscal Court approved the appointment of Robin Milby to the LaRue County Library Board of Trustees as magistrates met at the courthouse in Hodgenville Feb. 10.
"Kyle Williamson, who held the position, resigned on Jan. 5 in order to be our county attorney, leaving the vacancy," said Tommy Turner, LaRue County judge-executive.
In other business, magistrates approved the sale of a 1998 ambulance, declared surplus property, to Hart County Fiscal Court for $2,000.
Hodgenville City Council took steps Monday to rectify some long overlooked matters.
State law requires the City to have an ethics ordinance in place to define standards expected in elected and appointed officials. The City first appointed an ethics committee in 1994 – but former Hodgenville mayor Terry Cruse did not make appointments to the committee during his tenure (2007-14). It no longer exists.
The Kentucky State Police has partnered with Man O' War Harley-Davidson and the Calipari Foundation in an effort to raise money for two great causes.
Hodgenville City Hall was closed Monday due to a personnel hearing.
The hearing was closed to the public, at the request of the employee.
In other business:
City Hall opened bids Jan. 29 for the water line extension project that will link a water main on Lincoln Boulevard to Ky. 210.
Cleary Construction of Tompkinsville was the lowest of five bidders. The bids must go through a "review process" by engineers and be approved by City Council before one can be awarded, according to Mayor Kenny DeVore.
FRANKFORT — Your doctor's visits might get longer, you deductibles probably will be higher and you might be paying cash to be treated at a Wal-Mart near you as Kentucky adapts to a vastly changing health care landscape.
Nearly everything you know about how health care is paid for and provided will change during the next few years as patients and providers sort out the nuts and bolts of the Affordable Care Act.
By Keith Lawrence
The Messenger-Inquirer/Kentucky Press News Service
They came from the seats of power in Frankfort and Washington and from homes across Kentucky to pay their final respects Tuesday to Wendell Hampton Ford, former governor and U.S. senator, who had touched their lives in different ways.
They filled the 800-seat sanctuary of historic First Baptist Church, a sanctuary built in 1924, the year Ford was born.
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Post-Course Letters
After 22 hours of instruction and natural herbal treatment.
"#1, Diana, you're the best!
#2, Dr. Morton Cooper is the second best, also because he never addressed the breathing mechanism, which I understand is very important in treating this disorder.
#3, "Botox"…?"
Stay tuned for more…
-Vocal Science Exploratory Group Session Testimonials-
Below are some of the testimonials from the participants of our fun and educational Healthy Voice Workshop Summit, which took place on October the 1st, 2017
Richard Doria - Former Singing Student, Singer, Songwritter From:
For me it was a good day, as I was a former student, so it braught back some of the technique that I had learned 25 years ago, With that said, I'll be coming back!
Angela Monkhouse - Singer/Songwriter from Guelph, Ontarion Canada.
"I really enjoyed meeting you both as well as the workshop. I found it fascinating and I am extremely intrigued by your methods."
Really interesting coming from a vocal teacher's perspective. I was able to open my voice in a way I have not been able to before, and felt nothing in my throat. No tention, no pain, no strain...nothing!
I have also referred a local vocalist who is suffering from severe issues stemming from vocal polyps. I hope he contacts you soon. I know you are the only one he should be seeing! He is a fantastic power Metal styled vocalist, who should be touring and recording and can't right now.
As for me, I will be coming back as well!
A great experience.
Naomi H, from Markham, Ontario Canada.
I really enjoyed today. I really feel like this workshop helped take me out of my comfort zone & I really look forward to coming back. One thing that I see in Diana is her gift in teaching. She has a really amazing ear and even though I don't have an extensive background or more training in music, I can really see her ability to cater to the needs of the student and draw out their potnetial.
Amazing. Thank you.
Fen - From Markham, Ontario Canada.
I think that most times, we do not know how to use our voices; and within this workshop, Diana has shown us how we can get the maximum usage out of our voices when it comes to speaking and singing, as apposed to you accidentally damaging it.
So, as a person who like to sing and talk, I find this workshop very helpful and it's a very intimate and frendly enviroment. The workshop staff and participants were all amazing. Highly recommended!
Mary Ellen from Ottawa/Kingston Ontario
"Happy to report we are home!"
Each time I come home I feel I am one huge step closer to my goal.
Could not have happened without your experience and care and attention.
Ben Lee. Senior Finance Manage of Nissan Canada (currently a non-surgical voice repair client)
News! I've been presenting in front of some very large audiences and
been very effective - Lots of good words! :)" - Ben Lee
2nd testimonial from Ben.
"The presentations went well - Big audiences (80+ people) in a movie theatre - Presentation voice very good - A lot of compliments - Thank-you!" – Ben Lee
Below, Mr. Lee had submitted to us 2 of his video examples which clearily demonstrats what our non-surgical voice repair program has been providing him with respect to the improvement of the quality of his voice.
Within the first video, you can see the condition of Mr. Lee's voice before our instruction and treatment. And the second video highlights the stage of progression with respect to the newly-adapted mechanics; and thus revealing a better quality of his voice, after just 3 sessions with the use of our Vocal Science™ non-surgical voice repair method & technique.
June 2017, (min 17) - before the application of the Vocal Science™ Method
(2 years prior attending numerous conventional speech therapy treatments)
Aug 2017
(min 13:22 - after 3 sessions)
After yet another 20 hours of Non-Surgical Voice Repair Inatruction and Treatment.
"Thought you would be happy to know that on the phone today I was asked my age and I told her the woman said "oh my goodness you don't sound 62!". Thanks to you Diana."
--See a more in-depth testimonial from Mary Ellen by clicking HERE
Hello Diana, Sorry, it has taken so long to hear back from me.
My father is known and loved by many; as a counselor and a preacher his voice is his greatest ally. With his voice, he has been able to raise numerous youths and young adults who are thriving across the world. About 2 years ago, we noticed my father got hoarse after a long day of preaching, counseling and having conversations with others. Especially on Sundays after a long sermon it was almost impossible to hear him even when we were standing 2 feet from him, it was even worse when holding a conversation with him over the phone. My family and I were very worried that we will not be able to hold conversations with him and he will not be able to instill in us the wisdom and insight that he has.
We heard about Diana through a family friend, we got in touch with her and the reception we received from her was very warm and welcoming. My parents and I drove to Canada for some lessons on how to improve my father's voice and reduce the hoarseness in his voice. We went with the 30-hour session, which we completed in 5 days. The sessions were very tough to be honest but it was definitely worth it. Diana and her assistant were always willing to help and answer any questions that my father and I had about the treatment and the sessions. Diana is very passionate about her work, she takes whatever steps necessary to aid her clients in getting their voice back and reducing any vocal issues, they may have.
After the 5-day sessions, my parents and I returned to the United States, although we were a little concerned about how long my father will be able to sustain what he learned from the sessions with Diana, we could see the major progress that he had made with his voice in such little time.
My parents and I have been back home for over a month and My family and I are still very impressed with the progress we have seen with my father's voice. I have not noticed any hoarseness in a while and we pray it stays that way.
Thank you Diana for being so good to my family, and me we are eternally grateful. We look forward to working with you in the future.
Ama Osei-TuTu,
C/O Gospel Osei-Tutu
Ama Osei-Tutu
Winning Grace International Church
Youth Organizing Secretary
"Made it home! Happy to be here - Calvin and Hobbes say Hello! I cannot thank you enough for your patience and your expertise -not only to help me recover my voice but to find a completely amazing (to me anyway ) new voice."
- Mary Ellen Stoll.
- Reference letter to a future client. -
"Rachel: I am happy to help. First my story – over 30 years ago I had surgery to remove nodules from my vocal cords. Since then I have not really gone back to singing as family plus heavy work obligations kept me very busy and my vocal cords were always a problem. My voice tired easily, could not 100 percent be relied upon, and I got complete laryngitis several times per year. Having retired recently I wanted to join a local ladies barbershop chorus. The director though was very worried about me damaging my vocal cords again, and I myself could feel my vocal cords being sore after our 2 hour practices.
So I sought out Diana as she seemed to be the only avenue out there to help. I spent 20 hours with her several weeks ago and was exposed to her unique technique for speaking and singing. I can tell you after several hours with her my vocal cords do not hurt or aren't tired — just my cheek muscles! You can feel the difference in how you produce sound and volume. I am not saying its easy — it requires effort and dedication on your part and patience on Diana's part. She has an amazing eye and ear and is observing you the whole time, and quick to tell you when something is wrong with your voice or your body.
Diana also suggested several herbal treatments for me and I can really see how they are helping me (and that's for someone who spent her life in the biological sciences and have been a little skeptical of herbal treatments).
At the end of my first sessions with Diana I finally got to sing for the first time and I was TOTALLY amazed. I could not believe that I could produce that sound, that volume and clarity and length to hold a note without any change in pitch.
From what I have experienced I would say all the testimonials you read on the Vocal Science and Repair Your Voice website are accurate. Diana has spent over 30 years of her life creating and fine tuning her techniques and it shows. She is a dedicated to your improvement but in a taskmaster sort of way. You have to dedicate yourself as well.
As for the cost — it is not insignificant. You WILL get results and I would do it all again with Diana. I wish I had looked for and found her about 20 years ago. It would have saved me years of frustration with my voice.
Good luck, and let me know if you have any more questions.
Mary Ellen Stoll"
Judy Hayes - Former Muscle Tension Dysphonia sufferer - Hair dressor from Florida, U.S.
So here it is:
Judy: Yes
Diana: Why did you choose the Vocal ScienceTM method over others?
Judy: I had faith that something good will finally come my way.
I was in despair and was definitely in desperation
I was also able to receive more specific information than anywhere else I went to or spoken to.
Diana: You spoke to me numerous times, what was your perception while conversing with me?
Judy: I acquired more positive feelings during our conversations and positive feedback which gave me more confidence
Diana: Have you spoken to any other specialists?
Judy: Neurologists, ENTs (four of them), Speech therapists (two) and a thyroid specialist.
Diana: What was the diagnosis?
Judy: Fibromyalgia, thyroid dysfunction and dysphonia.
(I was explained that my thyroid was swollen and pressing on the vocal chords which resulted in voice loss and fibromyalgia)
Diana: You arrived here five days ago and began a non-surgical voice repair course and herbal treatment. Was it worth it to pay almost $4000.00 for my services and other expenses to travel here from Florida?
Judy: Yes it was, absolutely!
Diana: How do you describe your experience and how would you describe the results accomplished?
Judy: Wonderful experience! Amazing results!
Diana: In what sense, please describe?
Judy: Upon arriving I could not speak properly and hardly at all.
Diana: What happened then?
Judy: And now I'm speaking much better and everybody is noticing it. I spoke to my mom and my daughter over the phone, and they were amazed.
Diana: I know, as your mom called me and thanked me for attending to you.
Diana: Please describe how did you arrive to such a positive and desirable outcome of your trip - to get better?
Judy: By doing special speech exercises, and by clearer understanding of what needs to be done, and not only with my voice, but also with my health overall.
Diana: Has anyone explained anything of a kind or anything that was relevant to the actual vocal damage?
Judy: NO ONE.. Nobody at all.
Diana: Do you have a clear picture now of how to proceed from here?
Judy:Yes very much so, thanks to you.
Bob Harris:
- 2 years and 3 months later. Letter of reference to the future client. -
"Hi again, Rachel– sorry I didn't have time to write more earlier.
I did 30 hours with Diana 2 years ago– I've been a professional singer since I was 16–I'm 65 now and still performing– thanks to Diana. I was pre nodal and sinking fast.
Regarding your question about whether you could get the same results from a traditional speech therapist, I would have to say no, and especially in the amount of time for that as compared to how quickly Diana can turn things around. As briefly as I can describe it– Diana works with not just the vocal cords, but puts the entire vocal ingredients– mind,body,breath and voice back into sync to work as one again,which if there are vocal problems, they are out of sync. Diana's method is unique and results happen comparatively
much quicker and infinitely deeper than anything else I've ever experienced.
I do have to tell you though that
it will take total dedication on your part, because the work is not easy at all, on the other hand, I was 63 when I went through it– if I can,anyone can
- Megan Stewart -
Versatile Singer/Songwriter from Barrie, Ontario.
More then a year ago, she (to improve her craft) embarked on a singing course with our Master Voice/Vocal Coach, Diana Yampolsky!
- Below is what she wrote to us today on March 20th, 2017 -
" -Big hugs!! Every day I use what you taught me in how I speak to people. I love how I sound way more confident and can tap into what I've learned at any time, no matter how down I may feel. I am still writing my own material gradually. Can't wait to show you my songs when they are recorded professionally!
I talk very highly of you to anyone who wants to listen to my experience as a musician, or just overall anyone who wants to sound more confident in themselves vocally, or on a day to day basis.
I love how I can break everything down now. I'm so grateful I found you!!- "
- Megan
- Megan Stewart -
Versatile Singer/Songwriter from Barrie, Ontario.
Nearly a year ago, she (to improve her craft) embarked on a singing course with our Master Voice/Vocal Coach, Diana Yampolsky!
"Things are going very well for me musically! I feel
so strong on my own and have started my own band. I am so much happier with
my voice! I can't thank you enough!"
Please also see Megan's previous feedback on her 20 hour Case Study Vocal Course!
Rosemarie Stewart
Professional Singer from Mississauga, ON, Canada!
I went to a Vocal Science workshop in early December 2016 because I had heard about Diana's method of voice training from a friend of mine who had benefited from Diana's vocal lessons many years ago.
I am a singer who has struggled with hoarseness and
losing my voice after performances -- and I was very concerned about causing
irreversible damage to my voice. I didn't know what I was doing wrong
when I sang. Within minutes of attending the workshop, Diana isolated my
trouble areas and provided instruction on how to correct them. I was
shocked at how much better I sounded after her guidance than when I first sang
before her instruction.
I felt that for once in my life someone could provide me with practical, technical and functional information that helped me sound better -- with no strain or hoarseness to my voice. Diana helped me immensely.
She has a unique approach and technique to vocal instruction that really works. I had a great time in a great atmosphere of learning. I would absolutely recommend Diana's Vocal Science to any singer who wants to get the best out of his or her voice. Thank you, Diana! I will be back for more in-depth sessions.
Rosemarie Stewart, Mississauga, ON
Jennifer Cross
Opera Singer from Brooklyn, New York, USA
I attended the Vocal Science workshop on Dec. 4 with Diana Yampolsky and also had a 2 hour lesson prior to it.
Because I was travelling from NYC, she wanted to ensure I got the most out of my brief trip. During the lesson Diane showed great awareness of what was going on with my body and voice. She started with what was essential in creating healthy sounds in speech and in singing. She guided me to facilitate my grasping of the correct way to produce sound. She has a keen ear to hear healthy and unhealthy ways of executing sound. While it took me a while to do this even to a beginning level of understanding, she was positive and in tune with the movement of my body and vocal progress.
Repetition with Diana's guidance and insight was welcome because she was completely dedicated to helping to integrate healthy vocal habits. She could tell if I felt discomfort and gently encouraged me to keep trying the exercise until my body started to comprehend. She modeled for me as well as described clearly the adjustment I should make. And so I started to grasp and improved as the lesson continued.
During the workshop, she applied the same methods to each participant but on a smaller scale. Each person participated for themselves and was invited to provide feedback to others. It is an experiential workshop, thus making it extremely valuable. People come from all over and there were several people there returning because she had helped them with such impact in the past. I highly recommend this course for anyone who seeks to help his/ her voice to heal and grow.
Diana's intuitive and technical knowledge of the voice, experience of 30 years of teaching people with and without vocal disorders and her undying passion to bring this knowledge to her others makes her a very special teacher. She has dedicated her life to this cause and treats each student uniquely, with compassionate encouragement, and firm conviction according to their needs, with the sole aim to heal their voices. Diana is a vocal shaman.
Thank you Diana for your generosity and going the extra mile with me!
- Jennifer
Davy Bayuk
National award winning singer/songwriter and musician from Niagara Falls, Canada!
I just wanted to take a moment to let you know how things went today after I sang my song "Worship & Bow Down".
Sadly, half of what I learned from you went out the window when I was live on stage but that is to be expected until I feel more comfortable live. It is one thing in rehearsal but quite another doing it live as you well know. I had my head back lots, diaphragm not lifted as often as it should have been, smile and bites only 50%, etc. but even then, the place was blown away and were stunned by it.
I had a friend video it on my i-pad and played it back for my wife Barbi a little while ago.
She did not say a word until after it was done and then said. "Wow. What she did with you was a miracle. I cannot believe the difference in the way you sing. That is unreal that she did so much with you in such a few days."
Remember, she is not a singer but she was blown away anyways by what she saw and heard.
Just wait until I remember to utilize everything properly!
I am ready to embrace my next level of being as the Lord opens those doors for me.
Thank-you Diana because I never would have learned any of what you did for me which makes all the difference between being pretty good or being pretty freaking awesome.
Blessings, Davy.
Ethelrida Cumpio Zabala Laxa
Singer/Songwriter from Toronto, Canada. (Attendee of the December 4th 2016 Healthy Voice/Vocal Workshop Summit)
Thank you very much Diana Yampolsky, for the amazing and incomparable Healthy Voice Workshop Summit you conducted on December 4, 2016.
As usual you gave it your all, your absolute attention and your utmost technical capabilities and skills. Although we were seven participants in all from all over--including New York--you each gave us individual attention--based on our specific needs which only an experienced science vocal coach of your caliber can do. Very impressive. It was very evident on the quality of my before and after rendition of my composition "God I Heard A Voice Did You Call My Name"--the before was alright--but the after--was rich in quality and was hitting all the right notes and was superb in execution and tonal quality. Again, many, many thanks Diana--your technique is excellent--and can definitely help a lot of people and can make a night and day difference in every serious vocalists/singers/speakers professional singing speaking career. Diana Yampolsky, you are God sent--God bless you and more power to you !!!
- Ethelrida
Tammy Gilden
Student of The Total Communicator Course (Speech development) And a recent participant of the Healthy Voice/Vocal Workshop Summit, Held of Dec 4th.
I am humbled Diana. Very nice people all if them!
There was a discernible difference in the quality of their voices from the beginning to the end. Impressive! Proud of you Diana and all the work you have put in and the effort you made all these years.
Tammy -
Cary S
Participant of The Las Vegas Healthy Voice Workshop Summit – October 1st and 2nd. (2016)
Cary had been previously diagnosed with Muscle Tension Dysphonia and Acid Reflux, which greatly (in a negative light) affected her vocal anatomy and her speaking and singing voice in general.
I now have more expression when I am speaking. I've gotten a lot out of it. I can hear a lift in my voice. It is indeed hard, so it is going to take practice. I now have the foundation, all I need to do is to continue the groundwork to "build the house on top".
Cary S
Jeanine H
Participant of The Las Vegas Healthy Voice Workshop Summit – October 1st and 2nd. (2016)
is an elementary school teacher from California, USA.
She had been diagnosed with nodules on both vocal cords.
"I feel and I know that I am not being as breathy as before and I am learning how to 'grab the sound from on top of the air'. I have noticed that this technique it is putting more expression into my voice, especially by trying to think of it when I am thinking of speaking. There is definitely a lot more work ahead."
"I have to say that it was definitely worth it and I feel a lot better. It has been a great accomplishment."
Jeanine H
Trisha Buster:
Milwaukee, WI USA - Computer Instructor for Holland America Cruises.
- Vocal Science Voice Repair Diary -
Since 1997 my voice has been a key element in my career. I began as an Outdoor Education Instructor and trained school aged children for over seven hours a day. Starting 2006 I transitioned to working on a cruise ship, first as a kid's club leader and now currently as a computer instructor. I still use my voice as my primary occupational tool over 6 hours every day, for at least 8 months a year, 7 days a week. All of this speaking has taken a huge toll on my vocal chords. I've had pain in my voice for years and have noticed that my voice has dropped lower and lower over time. I hear so many other people my age that also have a lower voice and assumed it was simply from age. This isn't true, but I didn't know that yet.
The constant pain and discomfort led me to search online for ways to help me with throat pain, vocal discomfort, proper speaking, etc. Nothing was coming up that seemed truly helpful with those specific keywords. Then I finally (should have started with this) prayed about it. I know that God wants the best for me and that He has always guided me to the right solutions when I place my trust in Him and humbly ask for help. Why do I waste so much time trying to do it my own way? I'll never know, but in the end I did pray. As soon as I finished asking what I needed to do in this circumstance, I typed into the search "Vocal Repair" and instantly was seeing this website with Diana Yampolsky and the unique approach she has for lifting the voice off the vocal chords. YES! That made total sense to me.
I'm a skeptic when it comes to training courses and whether it's legit or a scam, so I read every word on the entire site and read the testimonials of others and watched some other people's videos of before and after sessions. I was now convinced it was what I needed and I contacted Diana to inquire about whether or not she could help me with my particular condition.
Being at sea I had a unique dilemma...no access to the telephone and internet was way too slow for a Skype conversation, so she amazingly agreed to take me on as a student without having heard my voice, just conversing over email. I guess that is very unusual, but I was so grateful that she agreed. We planned out when I would be able to come and I began preparing flights, accommodations and all the other pieces necessary for travel to the Toronto area (as I live in Milwaukee, but after my training would be going right back to work on a ship sailing out of Venice).
The training was amazing. It was hard, the hardest thing I've ever done. I've discovered muscles all over my body I never knew I had before, it's that intense. I felt like I was in boot camp at times, and yet I wouldn't change a thing. I am a very determined person and so when I was corrected for the umpteenth time for the same things I took it as a challenge to learn the technique properly and do it correctly, for me. Diana knows that time is short, just 30 hours in my case, to retrain 40 years of incorrect habits, and so I had to focus and concentrate and assimilate what she was saying in a way that made sense to me. And figure out how to keep doing it consistently in the future.
She gave an analogy regarding the training being like learning to drive. As my instructor it is up to her to teach me proper habits and techniques so that I can pass the driving test and get my license. After I have my license I have to continue using those techniques in order to drive subconsciously and well. I can see how that translates to this training and vocal repair. I've now learned the techniques for lifting my voice and it's now up to me to implement it, and perfect it, so that I don't have to consciously think about it while speaking.
Picking the right teacher is so important. I have had other speech pathologist friends coach me before and some of what they said helped a bit, but they didn't fix the problem. Mostly it was like just putting on some ointment and a Band-Aid to ease symptoms. Diana's technique allows healing and repair to happen for real.
I enjoyed getting to know Diana very much, her heart is so big. She is very generous and giving, extremely professional too during our sessions. She has had some recent personal tragedy and physically she was experiencing side effects of a huge amount of stress. As miserable as she felt between sessions, during our time "on the clock" it didn't seem to affect her at all...it was amazing to witness...and I told her how much I appreciated that absolute focus she gave me despite it all weighing on her emotionally and physically.
I am so thankful, grateful, blessed to have found Diana through the internet and to have had the amazing privilege of working with her. I hope to have the opportunity in the future to continue working with her on more advanced techniques as she's now piqued my interest in possibly pursuing voiceover work in the future. I never would have thought that possible, but I've always had the desire to do that line of work and never had the validation that I would be fit for it, until now. For right now though, I need to get back to work and teach cruise guests which mouse click to use!
Thank you Diana, Jamie and Chris for making my trip to Toronto an amazing and life-changing experience.
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Elle Rider
University Student from New Zealand
Case Study
After 50 hours of the Non-Surgical Voice Repair Course & Natural Herbal and Homeopathic Treatment.
My voice problem started 5 years ago from when I was singing in my high school choir. I was overusing my voice and using it incorrectly. I stopped singing completely, and went to see medical professionals who diagnosed me with Muscle Tension Dysphonia, and recommended speech therapy. After trying numerous speech therapy, it got to the point this year where I could barely talk, and very quietly and I had to quit my part time job.
Nevertheless, the above-mentioned medical professionals' diagnoses ranged from depression with prescribed antidepressants, to Muscle Tension Dysphonia. One of the medical professionals suggested that my voice problem was a disability and that I could get a job that did not require speaking. After trying speech therapy, it got to the point this year where my voice was quiet and I could barely talk, and I had to use a whiteboard and pen as a crutch. As a person who has gone through a voice problem, I can say how its effect on areas of my life was unprecedented. So many people don't understand or have never heard of voice problems, there is just not enough awareness of voice issues like mine.
We came across Vocal Science online and read all the testimonies on the web, then made an appointment to see Diana. She has an extremely good ear, and after hearing me on the phone for the first time assured that she would be able to help me.
Diana's technique meant supporting my voice and lifting my voice off my vocal cords, which would allow my throat a chance to heal, as well as place less strain on the vocal cords which would essentially eradicate my problem as well as prevent future problems with my voice. Her program also included herbal supplements which helped heal my voice. I want people to know that patience and perseverance is important as at first I still experienced discomfort in my voice but after a while, it decreased. As the course progressed I found I was able to talk louder, more clearly and with less discomfort, which was also aided by the herbs.
Although it was one of the hardest things I've ever done, and there were many obstacles along the way, I completed 50 hours with Diana because in the end it was worth it. In order to access Vocal Science, we had to travel halfway around the world to be able to see her, so hopefully it will be available all around the world, including on our doorstep in the future! I found Diana as a teacher tough, loud and one-of- a kind, but she could be a rock for what I know, because she knows the voice inside, and out. Although we focused on my speaking, I was so surprised that under Diana's guidance I was able to sing some exercises as well as the song 'Can't Help Falling In Love' by Elvis. I am so happy that even my singing has improved and I hope to continue developing my singing voice in the future.
Above all, I am so grateful to have my voice back and thankful we came across Vocal Science after I had exhausted all other options!
It's such a relief to have someone to go to if I have issues with my voice, as before I felt so alone and had no idea what to do, so many thanks.
- Elle
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TAIPEI, TAIWAN (December 2, 2011) – Acer Inc. announces the release of the ICONIA TAB A200, the company's latest tablet. Ideal for sharing good times via gaming, e-books, movies, music, photography, social networking and more, this tablet is an amazing hub of activity for people of all ages, and it comes at a very affordable price. Shipments in select countries include the Android 3.2 OS (code named Honeycomb) beginning in November. Shipments with Android 4.0 (code named Ice Cream Sandwich, or ICS) will start in January 2012 worldwide. A free ICS upgrade to current ICONIA TAB A200 users will also be made available at that time.
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International Institute Of Tropical Agriculture
The International Institute of Tropical Agriculture works with partners to enhance crop quality and productivity, reduce producer and consumer risks, and generate wealth from agriculture, with the ultimate goals of reducing hunger, malnutrition, and poverty. IITA's research-for-development focuses on addressing the development needs of tropical countries. The institute was established in 1967 and is headquartered in Ibadan, Nigeria, with several research stations across Africa. IITA is a nonprofit organization governed by a Board of Trustees, supported by several countries and the Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research . Wikipedia.
Tambo J.A.,University of Bonn |
Abdoulaye T.,International Institute Of Tropical Agriculture
Regional Environmental Change | Year: 2013
The savanna region of Africa is a potential breadbasket of the continent but is severely affected by climate change. Understanding farmers' perceptions of climate change and the types of adjustments they have made in their farming practices in response to these changes will offer some insights into necessary interventions to ensure a successful adaptation in the region. This paper explores how smallholder farmers in the Nigerian savanna perceive and adapt to climate change. It is based on a field survey carried out among 200 smallholder farm households selected from two agro-ecological zones. The results show that most of the farmers have noticed changes in climate and have consequently adjusted their farming practices to adapt. There are no large differences in the adaptation practices across the region, but farmers in Sudan savanna agro-ecological zone are more likely to adapt to changes in temperature than those in northern Guinea savanna. The main adaptation methods include varying planting dates, use of drought tolerant and early maturing varieties and tree planting. Some of the farmers are facing limitations in adapting because of lack of information on climate change and the suitable adaptation measures and lack of credit. The study then concludes that to ensure successful adaptation to climate change in the region, concerted efforts are needed to design and promote planned adaptation measures that fit into the local context and also to educate farmers on climate change and appropriate adaptation measures. © 2012 Springer-Verlag.
Badu-Apraku B.,International Institute Of Tropical Agriculture
Crop Science | Year: 2010
Striga hermonthica (Del.) Benth threatens maize (Zea mays L.) production in sub-Saharan Africa. In an extra-early population, S1 families derived from four cycles of recurrent selection for grain yield and Striga resistance were evaluated with and without Striga infestation at three locations in Nigeria for 2 yr to determine relative changes in genetic variances, heritabilities, and genetic correlations for yield and other traits. Under infestation, yield was not correlated with other traits at C0 but was signifi cantly correlated with ears per plant (EPP), Striga damage, and emerged Striga plants in advanced cycles. Genetic correlations between yield and most traits were signifi cant in C0 when Striga-free but was reduced in advanced cycles. Genetic variances and heritabilities for yield and ear aspect increased in advanced cycles. Emerged Striga counts, EPP, and days to silk increased under infestation. A response to selection for improved yield, Striga emergence and EPP is expected in subsequent cycles. Low genetic variances and heritabilities for Striga damage and low predicted gain cycle-1 for all traits except numbers of emerged Striga plants suggest a need to introgress novel resistance genes into the population for faster progress from selection for increased yield. © Crop Science Society of America.
Beed F.D.,International Institute Of Tropical Agriculture
Food Security | Year: 2014
Global crop production needs to double by 2050 in order to meet demands from rising populations, diet shifts and biofuels. Production must increase through more efficient use of currently available arable land to prevent encroachment on land that otherwise provides vital services to the earth and its people (i.e. through increased biodiversity and reduced carbon emissions). Significant improvements can be realised through enhanced management of critical diseases of crops that are pivotal to food security and income generation. To achieve this, the dynamic and complex interactions between crops and beneficial or antagonistic organisms that characterise the biological environment, must be understood. For Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) a crop healthcare system is required that encompasses national responsibility and regional cooperation, and which harnesses global excellence in terms of the knowledge and methods that are available for implementation. This system would be able to control crop diseases in a pre-emptive and cost efficient manner and avoid the current scenario of belatedly combating largescale epidemics. Components would include: risk assessment to predict impacts on food and feed value chains; targeted surveillance; fit-for-purpose diagnostics; control intervention packages; extension mechanisms; and enabling policy environments. Each component would be refined, based on practical feedback and results from research targeted to address knowledge gaps. Specific examples are presented for viruses of cassava, viral and bacterial diseases of banana, stem rust of wheat and a new viral disease complex of maize. Finally, the links among disease control and improved crop quality, consumer health and safe trade are discussed through biological control interventions for aflatoxin in SSA. © 2014 Springer Science+Business Media Dordrecht and International Society for Plant Pathology.
Badu-Apraku B.,International Institute Of Tropical Agriculture |
Akinwale R.O.,International Institute Of Tropical Agriculture
Field Crops Research | Year: 2011
Striga hermonthica is a major constraint to maize (Zea mays L.) production in sub-Saharan Africa. The use of secondary traits that have high heritability and genetic correlation with grain yield can improve the precision with which Striga resistant genotypes are identified. Fifteen early cultivars were evaluated under Striga-infested and Striga-free conditions for 2 years at Mokwa and Abuja, Nigeria. The objective was to examine their performance based on multiple traits under stress and non-stress conditions and analyze the interrelationship among traits using genotype-by-trait (GT) biplot so as to assess the value of traits used in the base index for selection for Striga resistance and improved grain yield (YLD). TZE-W DT STR C4 had the best performance based on multiple traits while TZE-W DT STR C4, TZE-Y DT STR C4, Multicob Early DT, and TZE-W DT STR QPM C0 were the closest to the ideal cultivar when Striga infested. Ears per plant, Striga damage at 8 and 10 weeks after planting, and ear aspect (EASP) were the most reliable traits for selecting for resistant genotypes. Striga emergence count at 8 and 10 weeks after planting were not among the reliable traits identified for selection for improved grain yield and their inclusion in the base index needs to be further verified. EASP had high correlation with grain yield and was one of the most reliable traits for selection for increased grain yield under Striga infestation and should be included in the index. © 2010 Elsevier B.V.
Alene A.D.,International Institute Of Tropical Agriculture
Agricultural Economics | Year: 2010
This article measures and compares total factor productivity growth in African agriculture under contemporaneous and sequential technology frontiers over the period 1970-2004. The sources of productivity growth are examined using a fixed-effects regression model and a polynomial distributed lag structure for agricultural R&D expenditures. While conventional estimates show an average productivity growth rate of only 0.3% per year, the improved measures under sequential technology show that African agricultural productivity grew at a higher rate of 1.8% per year. Technical progress, rather than efficiency change, was the principal source of productivity growth. Agricultural R&D, weather, and trade reforms turned out to have significant effects on productivity in African agriculture. With a rate of return of 33% per year, R&D is shown to be a socially profitable investment in African agriculture. While a strong R&D expenditure growth of about 2% per year in the 1970s led to strong productivity growth after the mid 1980s, stagnation of R&D expenditure in the 1980s and early 1990s led to slower productivity growth in the 2000s. Consistent with recent economic recovery in Africa evidenced by stronger agricultural GDP growth rates, results showed that policy reforms as well as improved weather contributed to the recovery of agricultural productivity after the mid 1980s. © 2010 International Association of Agricultural Economists.
Wendt J.W.,International Fertilizer Development Center |
Hauser S.,International Institute Of Tropical Agriculture
European Journal of Soil Science | Year: 2013
Soil carbon stocks are commonly quantified at fixed depths as the product of soil bulk density, depth and organic carbon (OC) concentration. However, this method systematically overestimates OC stocks in treatments with greater bulk densities such as minimum tillage, exaggerating their benefits. Its use has compromised estimates of OC change where bulk densities differed between treatments or over time periods. We argue that its use should be discontinued and a considerable body of past research re-evaluated. Accurate OC estimations must be based on quantification in equivalent soil masses (ESMs). The objective of this publication is to encourage accurate quantification of changes in OC stocks and other soil properties using ESM procedures by developing a simple procedure to quantify OC in multiple soil layers. We explain errors inherent in fixed depth procedures and show how these errors are eliminated using ESM methods. We describe a new ESM procedure for calculating OC stocks in multiple soil layers and show that it can be implemented without bulk density sampling, which reduces sampling time and facilitates evaluations at greater depths, where bulk density sampling is difficult. A spreadsheet has been developed to facilitate calculations. A sample adjustment procedure is described to facilitate OC quantification in a single equivalent soil mass layer from the surface, when multiple-layer quantification is not necessary. © 2013 The Authors. Journal compilation © 2013 British Society of Soil Science.
Agency: European Commission | Branch: FP7 | Program: CP-SICA | Phase: KBBE-2007-2-5-05 | Award Amount: 7.37M | Year: 2009
MYCORED aims at developing strategic solutions to reduce contamination by mycotoxins of major concern in economically important food and feed chains. The following toxins and commodities are especially considered in the project: aflatoxins, trichothecenes, zearalenone, fumonisins in wheat/maize food and feed chains; ochratoxin A in the grape-wine and wheat chains; and aflatoxins in the dried fruit chain. Novel methodologies, efficient handling procedures and information, dissemination and educational strategies are considered in a context of multidisciplinary integration of know-how and technology to reduce mycotoxins exposure worldwide. Five work-packages (WPs) will develop novel solution driven strategies to reduce both pre-and post-harvest contamination in feed and food chains. They involve: i) optimization of plant resistance and fungicide use; ii) biocontrol to reduce toxigenic fungi in cropping systems, iii) predictive modelling and optimise logistics; iv) novel post-harvest and storage practices and v) application of new food processing technologies. Two horizontal WPs will develop enabling methodologies for i) advanced diagnostics and quantitative detection of toxigenic fungi and ii) rapid and multi-toxin detection of mycotoxins and relevant biomarkers. The project will significantly build on the outcome of several European projects (through most coordinators/partners of FP5 and FP6) on mycotoxins by supporting, stimulating and facilitating education and cooperation with countries having major mycotoxin concerns related to (international) trade and human health. The direct involvement of ICPC countries (Argentina, Egypt, Russia, South Africa, Turkey) and international organizations (CIMMYT,IITA) together with strong alliances with major research institutions in the USA (3 USDA Centers/5 Universities), Australia, Malaysia will strengthen the project through sharing experiences and resources from several past/ongoing mycotoxin projects in a global context.
Agency: European Commission | Branch: H2020 | Program: RIA | Phase: SFS-13-2015 | Award Amount: 6.43M | Year: 2016
MycoKey aims to generate innovative and integrated solutions that will support stakeholders in effective and sustainable mycotoxin management along food and feed chains. The project will contribute to reduce mycotoxin contamination mainly in Europe and China, where frequent and severe mycotoxin contaminations occur in crops, and where international trade of commodities and contaminated batches are increasing. MycoKey will address the major affected crops maize, wheat and barley, their associated toxigenic fungi and related mycotoxins (aflatoxins, deoxynivalenol, zearalenone, ochratoxin A, fumonisins). The project will integrate key information and practical solutions for mycotoxin management into a smart ICT tool (MycoKey App), providing answers to stakeholders, who require rapid, customized forecasting, descriptive information on contamination risk/levels, decision support and practical economically-sound suggestions for intervention. Tools and methodologies will be strategically targeted for cost-effective application in the field and during storage, processing and transportation. Alternative and safe ways to use contaminated batches will be also delivered. The focus of Mycokey will be: i) innovating communications of mycotoxin management by applying ICT, providing input for legislation, enhancing knowledge and networks; ii) selecting and improving a range of tools for mycotoxin monitoring; iii) assessing the use of reliable solutions, sustainable compounds/green technologies in prevention, intervention and remediation. The multi-disciplinary consortium, composed by scientific, industrial and association partners (32), includes 11 Chinese institutions and will conduct the 4 years programme in a framework of international networks.
Agency: European Commission | Branch: FP7 | Program: CP-SICA | Phase: KBBE-2007-2-2-04 | Award Amount: 7.73M | Year: 2008
Malnutrition, and especially deficiencies of micronutrients like iron, zinc and vitamin A, undermine the progress towards most of the Millennium Development Goals. In view of the serious coverage, compliance and safety concerns of supplementation, this project aims to identify novel staple food-based approaches to improve micronutrient malnutrition for better health and development of women and children in sub-Saharan Africa. It will focus on the improvement of millet-, sorghum-, maize-, and cassava based (complementary) foods. The genetic potential of staple foods for increasing the micronutrient and antinutrient content will be evaluated and the determinants of success and failure of introducing biofortified staple foods in local farming systems will be assessed. The efficacy of biofortified staple foods with adequate levels of provitamin A will be determined. Concerning fortification, the project will develop and test new approaches to optimise iron and zinc fortification of staple food-based foods. The project will develop improved (traditional) processing methods of the staple foods concerned to enhance micronutrient uptake and bioavailability. The developed approaches in the area of biofortification, fortification and processing will be compared on efficacy of improving iron and zinc intake and status. The safety of the improved staple foods on immunity and infections will be evaluated as well as the impact on cognitive development of young children. Through capacity building and strengthening the scientific and technological excellence in the field of staple food-based approaches in Africa and Europe, the project seeks to significantly contribute to the improvement of the dietary quality of young children and their mothers living in resource poor areas in sub-Saharan Africa. New scientific knowledge will be exploited to strengthen the competitiveness of local SMEs targeted at evidence-based production of healthier (complementary) foods for African children.
Agency: European Commission | Branch: FP7 | Program: CP-SICA | Phase: ENV.2008.1.1.5.1. | Award Amount: 4.77M | Year: 2009
The proposal addresses Topic ENV.2008.1.1.5.1 Addressing deforestation in tropical areas: greenhouse gas emissions, socio-economic drivers and impacts, and policy options for emissions reduction. The overall goal of the project is to contribute to the development and evaluation of mechanisms and the institutions needed at multiple levels for changing stakeholder behaviour to slow tropical deforestation rates and hence reduce GHG emissions. This will be achieved through enhancing our understanding of the social, cultural, economic and ecological drivers of forest transition in selected case study areas in Southeast Asia, Africa and South America. This understanding will facilitate the identification and assessment of viable policy options addressing the drivers of deforestation and their consistency with policy approaches on avoided deforestation, such as Reduced Emissions from Deforestation and degradation (REDD), currently being discussed in UNFCCC and other relevant international fora. At the same time, ways of improving the spatial quantification of land use change and the associated changes in GHG fluxes will be developed, thereby improving the accounting of GHG emissions resulting from land use change in tropical forest margins and peatlands. This will allow the analysis of scenarios of the local impacts of potential international climate change policies on GHG emission reductions, land use, and livelihoods in selected case study areas, the results of which will be used to develop new negotiation support tools for use with stakeholders at international, national and local scales to explore a basket of options for incorporating REDD into post-2012 climate agreements. The project will provide a unique link between international policy-makers and stakeholders on the ground who will be required to change their behaviour regarding deforestation, thereby contributing to well-informed policy-making at the international level.


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We know this gets confusing. There are so many different forms of ownership and when it comes to condominiums, there are also different types just within this category.
Lot Line or Whole Lot Condominiums are typically townhouse style condos where the boundaries of the unit are most often the boundaries for the condo's yard(s). Usually the front and back yards, the townhouse and it's garage are all all part of what is described as "the unit" in these types of condos.
Traditional Condos in Ontario mostly contain boundary information that indicate that "the unit" is everything within the walls and ceilings. This means that the windows, doors, roof and everything without those boundaries are considered common elements. (Sometimes the front and rear yards are common elements which afford the unit owner to exclusive use thereof.)
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Harecastle Tunnel (The Return)
After four years I felt it necessary to return to the eerie Harecastle Tunnel of Bathpool Park. Found a bunch of school books, an old phone & a burned out bike…
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The article, "Storm Chasers", highlights how doctors are mitigating the patient fear factor with new surgical approaches to epilepsy.
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After hearing that today is National Cupcake Day, I was reminded of an illustration I did for the Yoga Journal. The story was about a yoga class that happened to be located over a cupcake bakery. Needless to say, mindfulness practice was damn near impossible. So, here's to National Cupcake Day!
In January of 2017, the Department of Health and Human Services revised the rules for social science research. Essentially, experiments may be conducted without review board oversight. Now, some social science researchers are allowed to determine whether or not their studies are harmful to human subjects. I wanted the image to have some tension, some darkness. I also thought a Rorchach like image would be in context and fun to do. After trying my hand at 3 actual ink blots I got one that worked. What do you see? Article Link
My first image created for publication 2017 was for the Science Section about the benefits of new friendships that form between people in their 70's, 80's and beyond. These social relationships are important at staving off dementia, etc.
At this point in time it's no secret that there is horrible pollution in parts of China. It's so bad in cities such as Bejing, citizens wear masks when outdoors or stay home. Asthma is showing up in young children. The good news is that China along with support from other nations has vowed to clean up their act and their environment.
Over this past weekend I listened to a Radio Lab piece about hook worms. A researcher spent several months in Africa. Upon returning to the US he noticed he no longer had allergies and he also noticed he had hook worms.The story reminded me of a cover and inside illustration I did for Tufts. Apparently, there are benefits to hosting this parasite. The worms are being administered to successfully treat conditions such as allergies and Multiple Sclerosis.


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Cannondale Carbon Mountain Bike - Winter Training??
Medium use, starting to show its age
Hello fancy some mucky fun in the mud instead of going mad on the rollers...how about a cross country mountain bike http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/282667794762?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid... Some footage of the bike to show the condition https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=icGZh5ziQtA
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Light use, some superficial damage
Hi all, this is a bit of a long shot and hopefully, I'm not breaking any rules here. I'll keep this initial message short and sweet. I'm looking at swapping my Kinesis Tripster ATR Frameset for a Kinesis GF TI (54cm ideally) and was wondering if there was anyone out there that would consider this?...
Specialized Diverge Elite 2015 - No longer available
Like new
Specialized Diverge Elite 2015 in good condition, low miles. Shimano Tiagra 2 X 10 speed, mechanical disc brakes - see Specialized website for full description. Bike is in full working order and needs no work though appearance may benefit from new bar tape. Frame size 56cm. Based in North Wales.
2017 Specialized Diverge Comp
Light use, some superficial damage
SOLD Forsale here is my 2017 Specialized Diverge Comp in 56cm. Only used a few times and is as new condition. Available to view at Pearce Cycles, Ludlow. Spec: Carbon Frame Shimano 105 gearing with Praxis cranks. Shimano hydraulic disc brakes. DT R460 wheels. New was £2600
Specialized Diverge Expert Carbon 2016
Like new
Pristine and unblemished condition throughout. Never used off road. Selling due to house move to rental property without storage. Fantastic bike that offers comfort and performance across any terrain. Perfect for long summer rides as well as winter outings due to its full mudguard fixings. The high...
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Alexrims disc wheels + Kenda 700x35 tyres
Light use, some superficial damage
Selling the stock disc wheels + tyres which came on my cyclocross/adventure-y bike. The sticker on the rim says "Alexrims ETRTO 622x19 6061H" if that means anything. Tyres are Kenda Small Block Eight 700x35. Nothing wrong with them, fancied trying out tubeless, so have bought a new wheelset. They'...
Cannondale retro 18" xtr/xt/mavic wheel set bargain !!
Heavy use, scruffy but functional
For sale my 1994 'dale(one owner from new) m1000 aluminium frame and forks 18" /medium in white (new mech hanger) no repairs or damage to frame . refurbished with a modern twist using many new parts including xtr v brakes xtr chainset 3x10 ,xtr chain ,xt headset, mavic cross ride wheel set . Really...
Vintage Alloy Fenders/mudguars complete set
Light use, some superficial damage
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Sr Laprade and Reydell Gti
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Kinesis Tripster ATR - 60cm - complete titanium bike
Light use, some superficial damage
Kinesis Decade Tripster ATR - 60cm titanium frame with carbon Tripster fork. Probably best suited to a rider 5'11'' and above. Shimano Ultegra 6800 groupset - 50/34 - 11-32 TRP Hy/Rd calipers - cable activated hydraulic calipers Stans ZTR Alpha 400 wheels - current setup with tubes but can be...
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Medium use, starting to show its age
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planet x xls. virtually un-used and in almost showroom condition. carbon frame and fork. shimano 105 brakes and 10 speed gears. avid bb7 disc brakes. currently sells for £1199, so this nearly new bike is less than half price. i have owned this bike from new(18 months), probably done 100 miles on...
Cube Cross Disc Pro Road Bike/Cross Bike
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Sonja Melton, a 1957 graduate from Central High School, became a District 60 educator, Pueblo Central gymnastic coach, Parks and Recreation gymnastic coordinator instructor, an original founder of PAWS For Life Animal Shelter and Central Hall of Honor.
Since graduating from Central with the class of 1957, Sonja Melton has contributed significantly to her alma mater, community, athletes and love for saving and protecting animals.
She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado and in the fall of 1961 she began her career in education at Keating Junior High School. In 1963, she returned to Central High School as a teacher.
Sonja started the girls' gymnastic program at Central High School in 1969. One year after starting the program at Central, she developed, coordinated and instructed the Pueblo Parks and Recreation City-Wide Gymnastic program. This program was instrumental in providing a year-round gymnastic club for many young gymnasts in the local community. Sonja also coordinated a summer school gymnastic class for District 60 students.
In 1972 while she was teaching and coaching, she found time to become one of the original founders of PAWS for Life. (PAWS is a no kill shelter providing a safe haven for unwanted animals.) She encouraged her students to design posters, help at the shelter and help raising funds for the animal shelter. In 2011 and 2012, Sonja was responsible for the artwork and photos for the PAWS calendars. She also designed the newspaper advertisements and posters for several fundraising activities.
All of Sonja's hard work, dedication and vision for her Central gymnasts finally paid off with numerous City and District-wide championships. In 1978 and 1980, the Wildcat gymnasts placed 2nd in state. However, it was the year of 1979, when Sonja and her team brought home the first girls Gymnastic State Championship to Central High School. She also received the "Colorado Coach of Champions" award.
Miss Melton retired from coaching in 1981. She continued teaching gymnastics and art until 1983. In 1984 she continued her career in education, teaching art at Pitts Middle School and Centennial High School. In 1996, Sonja officially retired from District 60. In her retirement, she worked at CSU-Pueblo, as a cooperating teacher for student teachers. She also taught government on a part-time basis at PCC and art at EL Centro del Quinto Sol.
Sonja Melton embodies the definition of a "True Blue Central Wildcat." She is a strong woman with vision, conviction, dedication and perseverance. Her life and contributions to education, coaching, city-wide gymnastics programs, and through founding an organization that showcases her fellow "Wildcats", typifies her leadership and passion to Central High School and the community of Pueblo.


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Christopher Rogers D.,University of Kansas |
Christopher Rogers D.,University of New England of Australia |
Hill M.A.,EcoAnalysts Inc.
Zootaxa | Year: 2013
We present a checklist of the large branchiopod crustaceans of Idaho, Oregon and Washington, USA. New distributional records are presented for most species, including the first records of Branchinecta constricta Rogers, 2006 and Lepidurus cryptus Rogers, 2001 from Idaho, the first record of B. oriena Belk and Rogers 2002 from Oregon, the first record of B. mackini Dexter, 1956 and Artemia franciscana Kellogg, 1906 co-occurring, and the first record of L. cryptus from Washington. Furthermore, we present the first record of Eulimnadia diversa Mattox, 1937 from west of the continental divide, which we interpret as an accidental introduction. In 1959, Lynch collected a new fairy shrimp species from Washington, deposited that material in the US National Museum, labeled "muddy fairy shrimp, Branchinecta lutulenta", but never described it. Numerous efforts have been made to rediscover extant populations since 1999. We rediscovered this species in 2011, from two small pools from the vicinity of Lynch's original collection site, which appears to have been destroyed. Branchinecta lutulenta sp. nov. is most closely related to B. lindahli Packard, 1883 and B. oterosanvicentei Obregón-Barboza et al., 2002. Branchinecta lutulenta sp. nov. is readily separable from all other Branchinecta species by the form of the male second antennal distal antennomere and the ornamentation of the female dorsum. Copyright © 2013 Magnolia Press.
Minshall G.W.,Idaho State University |
Shafii B.,University of Idaho |
Price W.J.,University of Idaho |
Holderman C.,Kootenai Tribe of Idaho |
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Freshwater Science | Year: 2014
Large impoundments remove substantial amounts of sediment and nutrients from rivers and often limit production by downstream primary producers and secondary consumers. Nutrient levels and macroinvertebrate and fish abundance in the lower Kootenai River (7th order, mean annual discharge = 454 m3/s) in Idaho and Montana declined dramatically after Libby Dam was built in 1972. A subsequent study implicated ultraoligotrophic conditions (total dissolved P [TDP] ≤ 2 μg/L TDP) as a principal causative agent and prompted an on-going experimental nutrient-addition program for the Kootenai River downstream from Libby Dam, with dosing at the Idaho-Montana border. Pre-treatment monitoring began in 2003 and liquid ammonium polyphosphate fertilizer (10-34-0) was added each year during the growing season from 2006 through 2010 with a target TDP concentration of 3 μg/L and TN:TP near 20:1. We studied benthic macroinvertebrate responses to the experimental addition and hypothesized moderate increases in invertebrate richness, abundance, and biomass with little change in assemblage structure. We used a before-after control-impact BACI design with macroinvertebrate samples collected pre-and post-treatment from July to early November 2003-2010 from fertilized and unfertilized reaches. After treatment, mean modified (Oligochaeta and Chironomidae subtaxa excluded) total abundance increased 72%, mean total abundance increased 69%, and mean biomass increased 48%. Abundance of Ephemeroptera, the principal insect order in the study area increased 66%. Filter-feeder abundance also increased, indicating increased suspended organic matter in addition to the attached forms consumed by other benthic macroinvertebrates. The first 5 y of experimental treatment resulted in increased food resources for resident native fishes with no major alteration of macroinvertebrate community structure or trophic pathways. © 2014 by The Society for Freshwater Science.
Hill M.A.,EcoAnalysts Inc. |
Pfeiffer J.,EcoAnalysts Inc. |
Jacobus L.M.,Indiana University Bloomington
Zootaxa | Year: 2010
Waynokiops dentatogriphus, new genus and new species (Ephemeroptera: Baetidae), is described from nymphs collected from seven lakes and reservoirs in the eastern United States of America, specifically from the states of Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio, Indiana and Arkansas (type locale), during sampling for the USEPA National Lakes Assessment. The lateral abdominal expansions and the dorsal abdominal armature of the new genus are unique among Cloeon complex genera. Abdominal tergal projections are unusual for a small minnow mayfly from lentic habitats. Copyright © 2010 Magnolia Press.
Drumm D.T.,EcoAnalysts Inc. |
Bird G.J.,Independent
Zootaxa | Year: 2016
One new genus is erected and four new species of paratanaoidean tanaidaceans are described from deep waters in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico: one in each of the genera Collettea, Tanaella, and Pseudomacrinella, and one as a new genus in the family Anarthruridae. Keys to species in the genera Collettea, Tanaella, and the genera of the Anarthruridae are provided. Copyright © 2016 Magnolia Press.
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Type: Journal Article | Journal: Zootaxa | Year: 2016
One new genus is erected and four new species of paratanaoidean tanaidaceans are described from deep waters in the northeastern Gulf of Mexico: one in each of the genera Collettea, Tanaella, and Pseudomacrinella, and one as a new genus in the family Anarthruridae. Keys to species in the genera Collettea, Tanaella, and the genera of the Anarthruridae are provided.
Carling G.T.,University of Utah |
Carling G.T.,Brigham Young University |
Richards D.C.,EcoAnalysts Inc. |
Hoven H.,The Institute for Watershed science |
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Science of the Total Environment | Year: 2013
We collected surface water, pore water, and sediment samples at five impounded wetlands adjacent to Great Salt Lake, Utah, during 2010 and 2011 in order to characterize pond chemistry and to compare chemistry with plant community health metrics. We also collected pore water and sediment samples along multiple transects at two sheet flow wetlands during 2011 to investigate a potential link between wetland chemistry and encroachment of invasive emergent plant species. Samples were analyzed for a suite of trace and major elements, nutrients, and relevant field parameters. The extensive sampling campaign provides a broad assessment of Great Salt Lake wetlands, including a range of conditions from reference to highly degraded. We used nonmetric multidimensional scaling (NMS) to characterize the wetland sites based on the multiple parameters measured in surface water, pore water, and sediment. NMS results showed that the impounded wetlands fall along a gradient of high salinity/low trace element concentrations to low salinity/high trace element concentrations, whereas the sheet flow wetlands have both elevated salinity and high trace element concentrations, reflecting either different sources of element loading or different biogeochemical/hydrological processes operating within the wetlands. Other geochemical distinctions were found among the wetlands, including Fe-reducing conditions at two sites and sulfate-reducing conditions at the remaining sites. Plant community health metrics in the impounded wetlands showed negative correlations with specific metal concentrations in sediment (THg, Cu, Zn, Cd, Sb, Pb, Ag, Tl), and negative correlations with nutrient concentrations in surface water (nitrite, phosphate, nitrate). In the sheet flow wetlands, invasive plant species were inversely correlated with pore water salinity. These results indicate that sediment and pore water chemistry play an important role in wetland plant community health, and that monitoring and remediation efforts should consider pore water and sediment chemistry in addition to surface water chemistry. © 2012 Elsevier B.V.
Magalhaes W.F.,University of Hawaii at Manoa |
Bailey-Brock J.H.,University of Hawaii at Manoa |
Barrett B.M.,University of Hawaii at Manoa |
Barrett B.M.,EcoAnalysts Inc.
Zootaxa | Year: 2011
A new species of Sphaerephesia is described from Mamala Bay, south shore of Oahu, Hawaii. Sphaerephesia mamalaensis sp. nov., differs from its congeners by the absence of microtubercles and number and arrangement of body and parapodial papillae. This species is commonly found in low abundance in shallow (20 m) and deep-waters (500 m) adjacent to ocean outfall diffusers or dredge dump sites and has been resilient to the waste water treatment plume of the outfalls for the last 25 years. A comparative table with morphological characteristics of all seven recognized species of Sphaerephesia is provided. Copyright © 2011 - Magnolia Press.
Drumm D.T.,EcoAnalysts Inc. |
Rohan S.,University of Washington
Marine Biodiversity Records | Year: 2016
Background: The blunt bladed shrimp Spirontocaris truncata inhabits sponges and is typically found on subtidal rocky reefs, and is distributed from the Strait of Georgia, British Columbia to Baja California, Mexico at depths of 37 to 92 m. Results: This paper presents a new record of this species obtained from stomach contents of the Pacific cod, Gadus macrocephalus, from the northern Gulf of Alaska, which extends its distribution range over 1800 km. This is the first record of the species in Alaska. Conclusions: A large northward range extension was documented for the shrimp Spirontocaris truncata. A clear understanding of the distribution of marine species is a necessary prerequisite for effective monitoring and predictions about future changes to marine ecosystems. © 2016 The Author(s).
Rogers D.C.,EcoAnalysts Inc. |
Weeks S.C.,University of Akron |
Hoeh W.R.,Kent State University
Zootaxa | Year: 2010
Eulimnadia graniticola n. sp. from Stone Mountain, Georgia, and the Florida Keys, USA, is defined primarily on molecular characters and egg morphology. Ecological, reproductive and life history data are provided. This species is the second species of branchiopod crustacean reported from Stone Mountain more closely related to the South American fauna than to its North American congeners. Copyright © 2010 Magnolia Press.
Mangan B.P.,King's College |
Bilger M.D.,EcoAnalysts Inc.
American Midland Naturalist | Year: 2012
Multiple specimens of the rusty crayfish (Orconectes rusticus) collected from the Susquehanna River in Pennsylvania exhibited Rheotanytarsus sp. (Diptera: Chironomidae) living on their carapaces and chelipeds. Although chironomid larvae have been reported as living on many aquatic organisms, this is the first record of chironomids living phoretically on crayfish. © 2012, American Midland Naturalist.


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In a Lean journey, organizations often introduce daily (or even hourly) performance metrics that are meant to drive change and evaluated performance. But, do you or your leaders find yourselves having to explain every bad data point in a chart, or any "red" data point that doesn't mean a goal or target? Does this "whack a mole" approach to management frustrate everybody involved, waste time, and get in the way of real improvement?
Dr. W. Edwards Deming used the "Red Bead Game," which was created in 1982, in hundreds of seminars around the world for over a decade. Today, Mark Graban facilitates the exercise as something that will help any Lean transformation journey.
Volunteers from the audience will have a chance to play the game – which vividly illustrates and teaches how variation is to be expected any time you measure something in a process and that there can be different causes of this variation. As a result, the right management and improvement strategies are needed (depending on the cause of the variation being experienced). The game ends with a debrief and discussion.
In the full-day workshop, we will take a deeper dive into the creation and utilization of better performance tracking charts, based on control charts and "statistical process control" methods. Participants will get to do hands-on work with sample data sets and will be encouraged to bring some of their own charts and data to use and be coached on.
Learning Objectives
Through active participation in Dr. Deming's "Red Bead Experiment" and discussion, after the workshop you will be able to:


text: Human Rights Observatory Tajikistan - Tajik opposition journalist stabbed in Moscow Reporters without borders Reporters Without Borders is shocked by the assault yesterday on the Tajik journalist Dodojon Atovulloev, who was stabbed in a Moscow restaurant, and calls on the Russian police to do all it can to identify his attacker and those behind the crime. "All avenues must be explored, taking account of the professional activities of this noted opposition journalist," the press freedom organization said. "Dodojon Atovulloev is well-known for his critical views towards the Tajik authorities and the (...)Read complete article© Reporters without borders - Friday, January 13, 2012