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Donor Highlights
Bill and Mary Wasserman feel passionately that strong arts and culture are critical to enhancing and sustaining a vibrant lifestyle and economic opportunity in Essex County, today and for the future. To underscore that, they believe in and support the mission of Montserrat College of Art.
Building on this region's incredible arts backbone and history, for nearly 50 years, Montserrat, located in downtown Beverly, has offered an exceptional arts education.
"It is wonderful to see the transformation, the graceful maturing that takes place as these kids travel their four years of college," said Bill, now a devoted trustee of the College.
When he retired as owner and publisher of a chain of weekly newspapers, Bill chose to pursue his own passion for art at Montserrat. During his years of study at the College, he learned first-hand the benefits of Montserrat to the community and region, but most importantly, to the students.
"Montserrat provides students, many of whom have limited means, a nurturing and quality path to a creative and productive life," said Bill. "These young people can become contributing members in our economy with careers they are passionate about."
In keeping with these priorities of insuring education and opportunity for all, Montserrat enjoys a diverse student population – in their personal creative vision and also in demographics and economic background. Many students are from middle-to-low income families, and the opportunity to build a career out of their passion for art isn't always readily available. Many of these students are able to attend Montserrat because of the significant amount of financial assistance that the college offers, due in part to generous supporters like Bill and Mary.
The Wassermans have partnered with ECCF to simplify their charitable giving to Montserrat and other causes they care about. Bill explains that making one major charitable contribution each year to the Foundation eliminates the need for multiple stock transactions, mounds of tax records and cumbersome bookkeeping.
"Once the proceeds are at ECCF, I can parcel them out in big or little pieces," said Bill. "The timing of the gifts is up to me, or at the convenience of the benefactor if I wish to accommodate them, but it is not dependent upon fickle financial winds."
And, he added, there is an added plus for the Foundation.
"ECCF earns some money off of the account management, and that money is reinvested into the community," said Bill. "My use of ECCF makes a small contribution to a good cause, namely a better life in Essex County."
PHOTO: Bill Wasserman, third from left, and his wife, Mary, far right, attend a Montserrat art sale opening.
It takes a village, people say, to raise a child. This year, a new ECCF fund is proving the village can also save lives.
The Pelican Intervention Fund, founded in 2015 by Newburyport residents Kim and Steven Keene and Elizabeth McCarthy, is a grassroots organization created to help men and women struggling with addiction – most notably heroin addiction. An epidemic nearly everywhere, Essex County has been particularly hard hit by the opioid crisis. According to ECCF's Impact Essex County data, admissions to drug treatment programs for heroin addiction in Essex County have surged 60 percent since 2005.
"Every community is struggling with this," said Kim Keene. "The funding for the critical programs needed to create a lasting solution to this epidemic is just not there."
The Fund supports the journey from addiction to recovery through extended residency in structured 12 Step-based sober living homes. "These programs heal individuals at the roots and provide hope for sustained sobriety," said McCarthy.
Through the generosity of community members and community-based fundraising events, the Fund has raised over $45,000 since its inception and has helped five young men successfully through treatment.
"We have seen both the depths of despair addiction causes individuals and family, and the recovery possible over time with care and support," said McCarthy.
The group credits Essex County Community Foundation's guidance and donor services with the Fund's early success. Steven Keene called ECCF a "safe harbor" for the Pelican Intervention Fund, which experienced an uncertain start under another organization.
"We really appreciate working with ECCF because we had no idea what to do," he said. "Once we got to ECCF, all that worry went away."
"If we have a question, someone gets back to us right away," added Steve. "The Community Foundation has given us the freedom to really work towards fulfilling our mission."
Linda and Jurg Siegenthaler have had a longtime passion for the city of Lawrence.
"When I left the city, it was struggling," said Linda, who grew up in the Tower Hill neighborhood. "Now there's a lot of effort to bring it back and I want to be a part of that."
Through their ECCF Donor Advised Fund, the Siegenthalers have played a significant role in the efforts to focus attention on the arts, history and culture in Lawrence.
"We chose arts and humanities because they are not that largely supported in the area," said Linda, whose parents were very active in Lawrence. The Siegenthalers give not only financial support to the causes they care about, but they donate their time as well. "We are very hands on," said Linda.
The Siegenthaler's have funded, among other things, music, art shows and historic symposiums at the Lawrence History Center. They have supported projects at the Essex Art Center, the Bread and Roses Heritage Festival and Groundwork Lawrence. They have funded summer opportunities for kids with the Greater Lawrence Summer Fund and English classes for native Haitian Creole speakers through Friends of the Lawrence Public Library.
"ECCF has been a great vehicle for targeting our passion," said Linda.
Jurg, who also serves as the treasurer of Friends of Lawrence Heritage State Park, said that the one-on-one meetings with ECCF staff members has been one of the most valuable services ECCF offers its fundholders, along with help in planning for their charitable future. Linda and Jurg are working with ECCF to include the Foundation in their estate plan.
"We're looking to the future as we get older and we know we want to have vibrant, intelligent communities," said Linda.
When she was a girl, Elizabeth Shorts Harrigan would visit her father's childhood home and property in Bellevue, WA, a lush seven acres filled with the rhododendrons her grandfather planted and tended for years.
"We would go out there and visit the property and my dad would tell me about where his bedroom used to be, where their animals used to be and it was so tangible, to see and understand at such an early age," said Harrigan.
In 1984, her father's family donated the house and property to the City of Bellevue to become part of a 53-acre botanical garden, open free for the public to enjoy.
"I always thought that my dad and his family gave away everything they ever had and that stuck with me," Harrigan said.
Harrigan's passion for philanthropy only grew from there, as she witnessed her parents – Binkley and Paula Shorts – become deeply involved with ECCF in its early stages and serve on over a dozen other nonprofit boards in Essex County.
Now Harrigan, along with her brother and sister, is carrying on her family's legacy of philanthropy with a donor advised fund at ECCF.
Each year, Harrigan and her siblings come up with a philanthropic theme for their end-of-year giving. During a brutally cold winter, they might invest in nonprofits that supply blankets, clothing and warm food to those in need. Other years, they will invest in a global organization such as the Haiti Fund or Doctors Without Borders. During a time of rapid development, they'll invest in local land conservation and smart growth initiatives.
"I use the term 'invest' because that's really what we are doing with our donor advised fund at ECCF," said Harrigan. "We invest in nonprofits and feel like we share in the ownership of their successes."
Harrigan and her siblings have come to rely on ECCF for local expertise, philanthropic advice and the freedom to give without the burdens of the paperwork and processing that can often take away from the giving experience.
"ECCF makes donating so easy, and so much more manageable, especially in today's busy world," said Harrigan, who also serves on ECCF's NextGen steering committee. "They do it all, and all we have to do is make a decision and use the online donation tool. It's remarkable. I absolutely give more because of ECCF. And that's powerful."
The power of giving is something Harrigan hopes to pass on to her own children too.
"Seeing the bigger picture as a community member is vital to the future not only of Essex County, but to the world," said Harrigan. "Picking your head up, looking out at the needs and helping in any capacity makes a difference. It expands your happiness. It opens your eyes to reality and the challenges of life. It's what I want my girls to experience now, even at 4 and 6 years old. We are all in this together. That's how I want them to feel."
Nicole Lemieux Knight was a remarkable person. President of the 1986 senior class at Newburyport High School and a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania, Nicole enjoyed successful careers in both New York and Paris and was a friend to many on both continents. "Nicole had an incredible way with people. I think more than anything, it was her openness…to people, and to all that life offered," said her brother Peter Lemieux. "Some people's beauty — and Nicole was really quite beautiful — intimidates others, scares them away, makes them feel insecure. But not Nicole's. She had a real gift, a sweet, disarming way about her and, because of that, she really had an impact on people's lives." Nicole succumbed to breast cancer in October 2005, three weeks after giving birth to her first child, Sofia.
Her family and friends, anxious to create a lasting tribute to her life, chose to establish a scholarship in her memory and turned to ECCF for help. The Nicole Lemieux Knight Memorial Scholarship is awarded annually to a Newburyport graduating senior who, like Nicole, demonstrates a free spirit and creative vision for his or her life pursuits. "When we started the scholarship, we weren't sure how to proceed from a legal, tax or accounting perspective," explained Barry Lemieux, Nicole's father. "Early on, we were really caught in a no-man's land at a critical juncture. Fortunately, a friend turned us on to ECCF, which turned out to be the perfect solution for our needs. Right away, every contribution became tax-deductible. All the paperwork and all of the headaches went away. It was a great decision going with ECCF. And thanks to their fine work, there's no question about the scholarship's long-term sustainability." Nicole's friends and family also decided to continue to raise funds for this ongoing tribute to Nicole's life. Each summer, as a group, they participate in the Yankee Homecoming road race in Newburyport. The race adds to the scholarship endowment, ensuring that it will become a permanent tribute to Nicole's life and keep family and friends connected to Nicole's memory and to the community in which she was raised. Said her childhood friend, Nonie Olsen, "It's fitting…even now after this tragedy, she's able to still bring people together. We're all proud of this scholarship and what it stands for, and I know she would be too."
Judi Lyons brought back more than a suntan from her 2009 trip to the Virgin Islands. She had an idea for a fun way to support nonprofit organizations in her community. Started by a friend living on St. Thomas, the Charity Girls of the Virgin Islands is a group of 24 women who meet monthly for dinner and discussion about the needs of their community. Monthly, they each pay $50 to dine at a member's home. The dinners are donated by the hostess and the money is pooled for grantmaking. At the end of each year, the Charity Girls grant $14,000 to causes of their choice in the Virgin Islands.
Judi loved the idea and gathered friends from Newbury, Boxford and North Andover whom she thought may be interested in starting a similar fund. Most were looking for a way to become involved and invested in their community beyond the schools and thought the Charity Girls was a terrific model. Judi proposed that the women divide into groups of two. Each pair would host one dinner per year at one person's home. If the hosts wanted, they could invite a favorite local charity to attend and present to the group. She also invited Essex County Community Foundation to the initial planning meeting to describe how ECCF would manage the fund.
Modeled after a traditional giving circle, the Charity Girls Fund allows members to raise money each year, decide on the use of those funds and make grants to charities of their choice. The Charity Girls of Northeast Massachusetts Fund was established at ECCF in October 2009 and the first dinner held in November. For $50 a month, each member will enjoy a tax deductible dinner with friends and be able to be philanthropists in their community.
Judi reports, "We have had such fun at our dinners getting reacquainted with old friends and meeting new ones. ECCF made this easy to start and manage ... all we have to do is cook for our friends. And our evenings will result in support for programs in our community."
On September 18, 2009, Mayor Michael Sullivan partnered with the Charles C. Pringle Foundation to establish a fund at ECCF to provide a mechanism that could respond rapidly to urgent needs during times of emergency.
Lawrence, Massachusetts has a long and proud history as a city of immigrants. It has also had a history of disasters beginning with a fire that destroyed the Pemberton Mill in 1860. More recently, in June 2006, Lawrence experienced a devastating flood that hit Eastern Massachusetts and particularly affected the Merrimack Valley. Then in January 2007, a raging fire left 20 families homeless. Each time the city pulled together to help victims but with disaster often comes disunity over determining the most efficient, effective and coordinated way to collect and distribute funds to those most in need.
The Lawrence Emergency Fund will provide a single source for accepting donations and dispersing aid to those agencies that can best help affected residents rebuild their lives. ECCF is proud to be able to provide this valuable service to the city of Lawrence.
The Reid Sacco Memorial Cancer Research Fund was established in honor of Reid Sacco, a courageous young man who was diagnosed with Sarcoma just weeks before his high school graduation in 2003. Driven by his dreams for his future and despite eventually losing a lung, a kidney and his right leg to the cancer, Reid fought bravely against the disease that eventually claimed his life in April of 2005. During those two years, Reid and his family learned the tragic reality facing adolescent and young adult cancer patients: there are very few treatment options for them, and there had been no improvement in survival in this age group in more than 25 years.
Shattered by the loss of their beloved son and brother, Reid's family set out to change the outlook for young people stricken with cancer, and began planning events to both raise funds for medical research and raise awareness about the disparity in cancer progress, treatment options, and clinical research for this age group. Reid's family partnered with ECCF in setting up a donor-advised fund with the core purpose of supporting scientific and clinical research aimed at finding better treatments – and someday a cure – for the cancers striking adolescents and young adults.
The primary annual fundraiser for the Reid Sacco Memorial Cancer Research Fund is Reid's Ride, a 28-mile bike-a-thon from Lynnfield to Gloucester held every July.
"An old proverb proclaims that 'it takes a village to raise a child'", explains Lorraine Sacco. "That proverb is an appropriate metaphor for what it takes to accomplish important things that benefit us all, particularly those things that touch our young people. Hard work is certainly part of the equation, but hard work is more effective and rewarding when it is shared and embraced by the community. Such is the relationship between ECCF and the Reid Sacco Memorial Cancer Research Fund & Reid Sacco Memorial Scholarship Fund. We work together as a team, and as a community voice, to benefit the lives of our adolescents and young adults diagnosed with cancer. For organizations like ours, the relationship provides relief from much of the administrative burden associated with non-profit organizations, allowing us to focus our skills and energy on fund-raising and events like Reid's Ride. The bottom line is that our relationship with ECCF has helped make Reid's Ride the success it is today."
In 1868, Civil War veteran H.K. Webster founded a small feed grain operation in Lawrence. In the 1980s, under the leadership of H.K.'s great-grandsons Dean and King Webster, the company reached its zenith as a manufacturer and distributor of Blue Seal Feeds in the Northeast.
Nurturing a family company is an especially absorbing occupation. When the cousins decided to sell the business built by generations of ancestors, they gained prosperity and freedom but lost a large part of their identity. As he walked out of the office on that last day, King realized he would have to find a new focus for his productive life.
Within months the choice was clear, and he and his wife Dee embarked on a life of philanthropy, focusing on the education of youth. They devoted the next 11 years of their lives to supporting the education of 62 sixth-graders in Lawrence. Dee and King nurtured, coached, pushed and encouraged them all. They met with teachers and parents. They had the students to their home for meals and took them on field trips. They heard about victories, loves, troubles and hopes. The Websters' energy, care and generosity helped an at-risk group of students, almost all of whom finished high school. Fifteen have received four-year college degrees. Some have families, careers and a life beyond their expectations. They send holiday cards. They visit Dee and King and share their lives.
The Websters know what hard work good philanthropy is and they are very strategic about it. They are not interested in reactive giving or in basing charity on symptoms, focusing instead on "teaching people to fish" with proactive programs, mostly focused on education. Given those values, it's no surprise that Dee and King were among ECCF's earliest supporters and over the years have become among the most generous. Their Donor Advised Fund at the Community Foundation supports education programs that serve children from the Lawrence community. The Websters' gifts help fund many programs that are making a great difference in Lawrence. They always inspire and encourage others to join them, because smart philanthropy is even more effective when shared.
"One of the many things I admire about King Webster is he approaches his philanthropy like the trained engineer that he is. He checks things out for himself. He 'kicks the tires' of his many causes through regular site visits and in-depth conversations with those involved, whether it is the executive director, a teacher, a student or the bus driver." said Steve Filosa, director of Prep @ Pingree, a summer program that King supported through the Greater Lawrence Summer Fund. "King asks hard questions that probe far beneath the surface. The questions result in improving the organization. I am inspired by King because he chooses to spend his 'retirement' doing good works."
Essex County and its Community Foundation have been fortunate indeed to have had Kingman and Dee Webster showing how philanthropy can have a personal and powerful impact on not just the people they support, but also on the people they inspired.
What does it mean when a doctor suggests you get your affairs in order? For my late wife, my children and me it meant trying to find a positive amid the horror of losing a wife and mother— some small way to hold on to her.
We had been blessed by remarkable care for her entire six-and-a half year battle with breast cancer— much of which had taken place at the North Shore Cancer Center in Peabody. What my late wife wanted was for me to come up with some mechanism for her to thank the special people of the Center in a meaningful way. What we eventually ended up with achieved a whole lot more. My first idea was some sort of family foundation. I called an estate attorney friend who quickly informed me that for a foundation to make sense on a tax and administrative basis, we would need a minimum of $250,000 in assets. That seemed a little ambitious. He then suggested that I find an existing foundation that accepted donor advised funds. That way we could have the funds do what we wanted them to without any of the headaches of accounting, administration or investment. We chose ECCF because it was focused locally and because of the ease in which the memorial fund could be set up. No attorneys were necessary and there was very little paperwork. ECCF did everything.
Over and above the direct thank you that the fund was intended to be, we have also accrued several other important benefits. First, the fund will give permanence to our wife/mother's memory. Second, it is a vehicle for people outside our family to also have an equity stake in her memory. It provides a productive way to say, "I miss her too" or "She was important to me also". Many people have written to thank me for allowing them to be a part of this. Third, my children will be advisors to the fund for as long as they choose. This will provide them with a hands on introduction to philanthropy. Fourth, and most importantly, the fund will attempt to directly ease the burden of those suffering from cancer here in Essex County.
I can't think of anything that we did that was more important than finding ECCF and creating this memorial fund when it came time to 'put your affairs in order'.
By Scott Price
Michael Latta loved being an EMT. After graduating from North Andover High School in 2004, he found his passion when he enrolled at Northern Essex Community College and completed his EMT certificate. "Michael would sign up for 24 hour shifts on Saturday nights because there were more emergency calls" recalls his sister Nikki. "We all need people like Michael in our communities."
He dreamed of continuing his education to become a Paramedic but on April 26, 2007, Michael died of an apparent heart attack while on duty with the Patriot Ambulance Company. In the days and weeks that followed his death, grieving family and friends raised money to start a scholarship to honor Michael and his achievements and dreams. The scholarship would be used to help other EMTs to become Paramedics. Although the plans were made, the scholarship needed a home. The Latta family turned to the Essex County Community Foundation and set up a scholarship fund giving the family a way to continue to support the aspirations of their son by encouraging other young, passionate and dedicated students in the field of emergency medicine to become paramedics.
Nikki Latta comments "ECCF is helping my family create a permanent memorial in Michael's honor. They are providing the expertise and support so that we can help other EMTs realize Michael's dream of becoming a Paramedic."


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I started this pet blog because I was a little crazy about pugs (and pug pictures!). In time, I started adding in stories about my cats, including my blind cat. And then, I got a Boston terrier. Naturally, had to add in Boston terrier pictures, too! I hope you enjoy reading this dog and cat blog.
Wednesday, November 9, 2011
Should your dog sleep in your bed?
Recently, one of my friends started a Facebook poll to ask how many dog owners let their pets sleep with them at night. I was one of the very rare few who didn't respond with enthusiastic stories of dog co-sleeping. Apparently, I am one of the few people who banishes the dog to the floor when bedtime comes around.
I'll admit that I once allowed both the dog and all of my cats to sleep on the bed with me, and I liked having them nearby. There's something deeply comforting about waking up and being surrounded by little furry creatures who seem to love you. But, I didn't like finding cat hair on my pillows or being kicked in the kidneys by a dreaming dog. My allergist also didn't relish the idea of pet dander entering my nose all night long.
So, the cats are no longer allowed in the bedroom at all, and the dog is confined to a bed on the floor. The results have been part good and part bad.
In the bad category, I've seen no behavior benefits. Many trainers state that allowing a dog to sleep on the floor sets up a clear pack signal, and that the dog will know that you are in charge when you no longer share your bed. In theory, the dog will listen better as a result. I'm no longer sure this is true. Liam is just as rowdy and willful now as he was when he slept with me.
On the good side, my breathing has improved and this may benefit both the dog and me. Being able to breathe makes me a more cheerful, patient dog owner, and this probably makes Liam's life a little easier to bear.
So, I will likely never go back to co-sleeping with the dog. It's yet another way I differentiate myself from my dog-loving peers, and I'm sure my husband is glad to see this transformation take place. Having to share a bed with a wife, a dog and three cats was simply too much for the man to bear for reasons of his own.
To read some really hysterical thoughts on this topic, click here. And if you'd like to provide a human sleeping partner with another reason to kick the dog out of the bed, click here.
Tuesday, November 8, 2011
Reminder: Come to the House of Dreams Auction and help cats in need!
|Remember these beauties? They're up for auction this weekend!
For those of you unfamiliar with the House of Dreams, a bit of background. This shelter is tucked away in a residential Portland neighborhood and houses a rather large number of cats. These cats have ample access to clean and cozy beds, and they are often gathered together on the sun-soaked windowsills.
Volunteers keep the place spotless, and the cats are given many socialization opportunities. In fact, they all live together as one large clan.
When I visited, I was amazed to see so many cats living together quite peacefully. The older cats seem to provide a calming vibe the younger cats emulate. House of Dreams is a no-kill shelter, and some cats have been residents for 10 years or more. These old dudes know how the place works, and they quickly whip newbies into shape.
For people who love cats and who are looking for innovative solutions to the pet overpopulation problem, it's hard to beat House of Dreams. Some cats are placed in loving homes, but if no suitable homes are found, the cats live out their lives in a beautiful, clean and calm environment. I think House of Dreams is doing amazing work, and it's a cause worth supporting.
So plan to attend the auction on Saturday! The address for Tabor Space is 5441 SE Belmont in Portland. You might walk away with some pretty awesome tea towels (or something else that's equally wonderful) and you'll help the cats in the process.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Does acupuncture really help cats?
As I look for new ways to deal with Eamon's pain that don't involve large amounts of prednisone, one option keeps coming up again and again: acupuncture. Experts suggest that acupuncture can truly help cats overcome pain, and people who perform the treatments on cats claim that the cats tolerate the procedure without complaint.
In traditional acupuncture, practitioners use very tiny needles in a series of pressure points to release tension and balance the flow of energy. In veterinary medicine, the same needles are used, but those needles are usually only inserted in the area that's causing the animal pain.
In Eamon's case, he'd have needles in his back and his hips, while he'd probably have no needles in his feet or head. In about six sessions, he'd probably be done with the treatments.
In the Portland area, these treatments can cost quite a pretty penny, and I'm not ready to jump on the bandwagon without a few conversations with actual cat owners. Cats are masters at disguising their pain, so I am skeptical of idea that the cats actually improved from the sessions. Did their clinical signs get better, or did they just bury their pain so the sessions would stop?
It's hard to say, but there are some effective ways to do your homework.
Some veterinary acupuncturists allow you to attend sessions with client pets. You can come into the exam room and watch the procedure performed on another pet, and you might see the changes for yourself. I've heard reports of people watching pets fall asleep during their sessions, and that's bound to be convincing.
Others allow you to call people who have used the service. You can ask these former patients about their experiences and the benefits they've seen, and you won't have the acupuncturist monitoring the talk. Those clients could help you to make a good decision.
Or, you could simply pay for just one session and see what happens. Most allow you to go just once as a trial, with no obligation to take on more sessions. If you head to just one, you could get all the answers you might need.
What will I do? I'm not yet sure. But I'll keep you posted!
Friday, November 4, 2011
Why your dog must learn the "come here" command
One of the first lessons you learn in any basic puppy class is the "Come" command. Many dog owners wonder why trainers don't start with something useful like "Sit" or "Stay." Yesterday, I got a good reminder of why recall is so important.
At the end of a long walk, Liam and I ran into our neighbor's very small puppy. This little guy ran right across the street for a little play session. Apparently, he'd slipped out the door between the owner's feet, and he wasn't quite ready to come back inside again. Treats weren't working, and the dog just didn't respond to any commands.
Dogs who won't respond to commands can get in big trouble. They can run in traffic, get in fights or simply disappear. That's why it's so important to teach your dog to come to you, each and every time you call.
How can you do it? Most trainers recommend that you use very good treats to encourage the dog to come, and keep a leash on the dog 100 percent of the time until they always respond to your command.
But what can you do when your dog is loose and won't return?
Knowing your dog is key. Finding something the dog finds irresistible and keeping it nearby could help you prevent a tragedy. For some dogs, food will do the trick. For other dogs, a favorite toy can be an effective lure. And for other dogs like this little pup, playmates are the ultimate enticement. To reunite the pup with his owner, I kept Liam on his leash and we walked closer to the house.
This story had a fairly happy ending. Liam was a little traumatized by the tension in the air, and he got nipped in the face a few times by a puppy who doesn't know his own strength, but he emerged in good spirits after the encounter.
The pup missed a crucial training moment, however. The owners simply caught the dog and forced him back into the house. This is the ideal way to keep him safe, of course, but it might have been slightly better to lure him into the house with the promise of play and then simply shut the door. I remain slightly worried that he'll break out again, and next time he might be harder to catch.
Let's hope the owners are working on the "Come here" command right now.
Thursday, November 3, 2011
Do your cats groom you? What does it mean?
|Lucy is tuckered out after a long grooming session.
Turns out, many cats will groom the heads of their owners. It apparently doesn't have much significance, except the cat is demonstrating an overwhelming amount of affection through the process. Cats who groom you take you as part of the pack, so you get the same treatment they'd give another cat.
I can't say that I like it much, however. Cat spit doesn't make a great styling product, and the idea of a cat standing on my hair while I'm trying to stretch doesn't increase my comfort level. So for now, I have to shoo away this affection. Perhaps she'll find a different way to show her love in the future.
If your cat tries to groom you and you dislike it, you can try redirecting the affection. Break up the love fest with a quick game of play with a feather toy or a laser. If that doesn't work, try giving kitty a treat to snack on. Even a nibble of catnip would work. That way, your cat has something to do with her mouth, and you have a chance to escape.
But if kitty is persistent, there is a nuclear option. Lucy will redirect love from me to anything else that's alive. If she licks me like crazy, I can put her in a bed with the pug or with her cat siblings. They don't mind the love as I do.
Good luck!
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
Want to stop animal abuse? Start by reporting it
|Katie, one of my many rescue projects.
But, there is one ray of hope in that story. As mentioned on the Oregon Humane Society website, the animals were rescued, in part, because a friend of the woman reported the abuse to the authorities. One person chose to speak up for those animals, and that person was able to help turn the tide and get the animals they help they need.
It might sound like a simple thing to do, to simply speak up and report something that looks like abuse. But in reality, it's really easy to look away and keep our mouths closed. We may want to avoid upsetting our neighbors or alienating our friends. We may think that abuse isn't our business. We may wonder what good one voice can do in the face of so much indifference.
I wonder what would happen if we all banded together and made an effort to protect these helpless animals? What if you spoke up the next time you saw someone beating their dog? What if you reported the neighbor with 10 dogs chained in the backyard? What if you agreed to help spay and neuter the feral cats in your neighborhood? What if we all took off the blinders and started talking? How many animals could we save?
Direct action, such as taking in an animal and helping it prepare for adoption, isn't right for everyone. As I mentioned before, doing direct rescue work takes money and for many families, money is just too tight right now. I've done direct rescue several times, so I'm speaking from experience here. But speaking up is free and it's easy. It's something all of us can do, right now, to help.
If you see animal abuse, contact the non-emergency police line in the city or county in which you live. Report what you've seen, and take pictures, if you can. If the issue doesn't resolve, kick it up a notch by calling your local humane society or animal shelter. Show those pictures and file a report.
Yes, it can take time for those reports to work through the system. And yes, doing these things means talking about something that makes many of us uncomfortable.
But the animals need us. Together, we can change things.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
How to help when your cat tears her toenail
|Maggie in happier days (she's not feeling like a photo today).
I suppose it's not surprising, then, that at least one cat would end up with a medical problem. They're not accustomed to being on their own.
On Saturday, I decided to trim the cats' nails, and I discovered that Maggie's back foot had been somehow injured. Two toes on her back feet were stuck together with matted, caked blood and I have no idea when or how that happened.
Toe injuries in cats aren't uncommon, and most of the time, you need to take a cat in for medical help with a significantly torn toe. But there are things you can do at home for mild problems.
First, you have to see what you're dealing with. And that means moving slowly and gently. I soaked Maggie's feet and slowly pried her toes apart. A fast move would have hurt her, but a slow soak helps to break up blood clots, so it hurts a little less.
Once I could see things clearly, I could act. And often, that means cutting off the jagged edges, so the nail can't get caught on anything else. Maggie's toenail seems to be torn only at the tip, so I was able to cut most of the tear away on my own.
Then, it's time to monitor for pain. Limping, licking or digging are signs that extra help might be needed. Maggie is not painful, which may be because this injury is very old and she has adjusted. But I am keeping an eye on her toe, and I'm prepared to take her in if it gets worse.
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PURPOSE: The objective of this study is to evaluate cardiopulmonary exercise testing (CPET) in varying degrees of diastolic dysfunction (DD) for significant abnormalities in selected variables, particularly maximal oxygen consumption (VO2 max) and ventilatory equivalent of carbon dioxide (VE/VCO2). The secondary objective is to detect any clinical correlation between proBNP level and CPET abnormalities
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CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: This study will help to answer several questions including at what degree of DD does CPET reflect abnormal VO2 max and/or VE/VCO2 and is there any correlation between proBNP levels and the above noted CPET abnormalities.
DISCLOSURE: The following authors have nothing to disclose: Jesse Sherratt, Kenneth Leclerc
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Barack Obama has signified his commitment to a role for American citizens in his election and his presidency, and he's following through with his commitment. (more below)
John McCain, who I admire, seemed to start with a similar vision, but has recently committed to sharing the current Administration's view of democracy: "The American people have input every four years, and that's the way our system is set up." (video here). (Note that he's now hiring people with a record of deceptive campaigning; check out the first link.)
1. The financial contributions of ordinary citizens, including myself, constitute the best of Americans demonstrating their dedication to shared values. It's the most genuine, honest form of public electoral financing. Given the choice between genuine, grassroots electoral financing, and a coercive, tax-based publich financing, the grassroots approach is the one consistent with American values.
So, the factual perspective is that Obama honored his commitment to honest public financing by refusing taxpayer based public financing. However, swiftboaters have aleady used this material for deceptive advertising. Additionally, commentators who don't understand participatory democracy have misinterpreted it.
2. Many parts of the FISA Amendment Act are subject to debate. However, in America, no one should be above the law, including telcoms who may have broken the law.
It should be noted that the Qwest case established that illegal wiretapping started well before the current Adminstration was interested in counterterrrorism, and that intelligence specialists have stated that current FISA mechanisms are effective. One might observe that Ronald Reagen never broke the law in this manner to fight Communism.
I feel Obama has the right position, and is also listening to the grassroots efforts opposing amnesty for illegal activities on the
part of the telecoms.
3. After the inauguration of President Obama, real change will be facilitated by the evolution of the grassroots network into an effort for participatory governance. This is a matter of considerable discussion, but some concrete examples include:
— transparency: all governmental work should be disclosed in an easily accessible manner. If we all can see how the sausage is made, at least it could be made increasingly better. Naturally, there will be sensitive matters which should not be disclosed. (credit to Jeff Jarvis.)
— customer service and accountability: the success of city customer service call centers, that is, 311 systems, should be expanded to all government operations.
— speaking truth to power: the current Presidency illustrates the danger when the executive is isolated from the reality of his actions, that is, when kept in a bubble. The grassroots network could be used to provide an alternative means of letting the President really know what's going on.
The participatory movement and concrete efforts like these are the kind of change people talk about.


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- Fours
- Sixes
- Wickets
- M Vijay 1
- S Dhawan 17
- V Kohli 9
- RG Sharma 10
- SK Raina 0
- KD Karthik 146*
- MS Dhoni 91
- RA Jadeja 14*
- MA Starc 2/73
- CJ McKay 2/39
- MG Johnson 1/52
- JP Faulkner 1/68
- SR Watson 0/23
- MR Marsh 0/47
Marsh to Dhoni, no run, starts well. Good length ball on the stumps and he blocks it out down the ground
Marsh to Dhoni, no run, A little bit of room and Dhoni tries to hit it just a bit too hard and doesn't time it
Marsh to Dhoni, 1 run, Back of a length outside the off stump and its guided off the back foot just behind point.
Marsh to Karthik, 1 run, on the pads and its ticked off in the region of midwicket
Marsh to Dhoni, 1 run, Full outside the off stump and he plays the square drive out to sweeper cover
Marsh to Karthik, 1 run
Marsh to Dhoni, no run, Marsh is hit. Powerful shot from Dhoni as he comes down the track. The bowler takes evasive action and is in the end lucky as the ball just missed his face
Marsh to Dhoni, 1 run, full and on the pads. Dhoni turns it around to the leg side
Marsh to Karthik, no run, lovely straight bat from Karthik. Punched back to the bowler
Marsh to Karthik, no run, Full outside off and its driven to mid-off
Marsh to Karthik, 1 run, Angled in and drifting to the pads. Its clipped off the hips fine of square leg
Marsh to Dhoni, no run, good length around the off stump. Dhoni pushes it to the off side and looks for the single, but Karthik sends him back
Marsh to Karthik, FOUR, Well played. He's got the yorker wrong there. Its perfect in length but it drifts just enough down the leg side for Karthik to get a little feather and it races down to fine leg as short fine fielder jogged after it
Marsh to Karthik, no run, Good reply. Lovely line and length outside off and he draws Karthik into the drive and beats his bat with a hint of away swing
Marsh to Karthik, 1 run
Marsh to Dhoni, 1 run
Marsh to Karthik, 1 run, Chance Short ball, down the leg side. Karthik helps it along down to fine leg, where it falls just a few inches short of the diving Starc
Marsh to Dhoni, 1 run, drifts on the pads and he turns it around to square leg
Marsh to Dhoni, 1 run, short and on middle and leg, Dhoni steps back before glancing the ball to the fielder at cover for a single
Marsh to Karthik, FOUR, short and wide and Karthik dispatches to the square boundary on the offside. Plays a nice back foot cut which is just over the cover fielder
Marsh to Karthik, 1 run, on a length on off stump. Karthik pushes to mid-off for a single
Marsh to Dhoni, SIX, full and on middle. Dhoni forward and plays a lovely pickup shot down the ground for a six. Very Dhoniesque shot and with that bludgeon gets his 50 off just 58 balls
Marsh to Dhoni, FOUR, off stump and full and Dhoni opens up his shoulders to hit straight back down the ground. Looks like Mitchell Marsh is being targeted by the batsmen
Marsh to Dhoni, SIX, on a length outside off stump. Dhoni waits before rocking back and lofting over the offside for a six near third man. Amazing shot from the Indian captain
Marsh to Karthik, FOUR, pitches short and down leg side. Karthik waits on it before hooking to the fine leg boundary
Marsh to Karthik, 2 runs, short ball on middle going down leg. Karthik pulls strongly to midwicket and Faulkner runs in from the deep but is unable to reach and the opportunity is missed
Marsh to Karthik, 2 runs, dropped short and wide. Karthik steps to the offside and tries to maneuver this over short fine leg for a boundary. Carries to short fine leg and Karthik is able to return to his crease before the throw from the fielder
Marsh to Karthik, 1 run, full and on off stump. Karthik steers this to third man for a single
Marsh to Jadeja, 1 run, full and on middle and leg. Jadeja can do little more than dig it out to long-off for a single
Marsh to Karthik, 1 run, full and wide and Karthik drives to extra-cover for a single.


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Right on the harbour in St Ives is this branch of Pizza Express, where we were invited to sample the new summer menu. I headed straight for this lush Watermelon Chill, a refreshing blend of watermelon, strawberry puree and mint. So refreshing, all we needed was some sunshine!
The girls are all huge fans of Pizza Express and would eat there most days if they could! This family-friendly stalwart always has plenty to keep the smalls occupied and offers their favourite foods, so they are happy as Larry!
The legendary dough balls need no introduction, and are now available in a gluten-free option too. Steve chose the large adult starter of dough balls with different dips which we hadn't tried before, including spicy pestorissa, a harissa spiced tomato dip, a delicious green pesto and the delicious Pizza Express garlic butter.
I was tempted by the new Antipasto for one dish, but was more in the mood for fresh flavours, so chose the zingy tomato and red onion bruschetta, generously topped with more of that delicious pesto. Yum!
Our Queen of Pizza, Lara - it must be the Italian genes! - was delighted to order her favourite Margherita with mushrooms and tucked in with gusto. Tatiana and Sophia both chose the kids tomato past, which was creamy and tomatoey and well-seasoned. They both enjoyed it very much.
Steve still eats meat occasionally and was a little bit tempted when he saw that Pizza Express have added their own version of the famous Hawaiian to the menu. Combining strong Prosciutto Crudo with a contrasting sweet chilli pineapple chutney, sharp red onion, and finished with a sprinkling of chilli flakes on top of a creamy béchamel sauce and crispy Romana base, this will win over Hawaiian fans old and new.
But in the end, Steve went for his old favourite, the Fiorentina, while I had the Giardiniera, both were lovely as ever.
If pizza isn't your thing, why not try the new creamy salmon Risotto Fresco, or the Leggera Superfood Salad, a delicious mix of green lentils, black rice, edamame beans, red quinoa, chickpeas, cranberries, pumpkin seeds and kale on a bed of seasonal mixed leaves, rocket, cucumber, roasted red & yellow peppers, red onion and fresh parsley?
Steve and I had a bit of a tiff about the dessert, but in the end decided to both go for the new Passionate Mess, a tropical twist on the traditional Eton Mess idea. Pairing a bright zingy passionfruit-infused cream with a crumbly biscuit base and a topping of broken meringue pieces is a match made in Heaven. Heartily recommended!
Thanks for our delicious lunch Pizza Express!
Visit the Pizza Express website to find out more about the new menu, and to locate your nearest branch.
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A man's midlife crisis may tell more about his future health than he previously thought, it just depends how fit he is by the halfway mark. Researchers from the University of Vermont in Colchester crunched the numbers and found significant benefits that could not only lower the risk of developing cancer but also prevent death by cancer. Their findings, published in the JAMA Oncology, have revealed physical activity as a natural solution to lowering cancer risk.
"Men who are physically fit are expected to have lower levels of [cancer-related] sex hormones, enhanced immunity, and lower inflammation," the study's lead researcher Dr. Susan Lakoski, an assistant professor of medicine at the University of Vermont, said according to Reuters Health. "These effects...
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Mods for cheap PC microphone?
Hi everyone,
So I have a super cheap Audio-Technica ATR4700 which is $15 condenser mic for PC use. Audio-Technica is a good brand for mics, but this one is on their lower tier...I'd like to do a little bit of recording. I have an electric dumset and keyboard so I do most of my stuff on MIDI, but I play the trombone as well...and I'd like to record.
Has anyone ever modded a PC based mic for better sound quality? Any quick and dirty mods are welcome, as well as more complex ones like changing around the internals and such.
I don't have my camera right now, but I'll have by Friday. Should I crack it open to see if there's anything in side? Do PC mics actually have circuit boards inside?
Best option is to bin it and buy a quality mic with a 3.5mm adaptor.
Haha...Well I'm just saying, theoretically...
The first response is on the money. For example, I think you would do well to get a good used SM57 and build a preamp for it.
Well...by mods I mean, stuff like putting a t-shirt over it or making a windscreen or something. I'm no audiophile. I'm just looking for improvements. ;)
Might want to read Scott Wurcer's article in Linear Audio Vol. 1. (This article alone made the subscription worthwhile.)
There are no mods that will bring this up to a useable level. Spend $60-$100 on something like a blue usb snowball and you will be a lot happier. If you want an even better option, Build a decent mic pre and use it with your mic. Then when you have the money go buy a decent mic. There are some instances where you can mod mics or preamps but this is one of those instances where it really isn't worthwhile.
BTW you could always build your own mic, there are plans + kits out there.
I used a parabolic metal lampshade and mounted the mike to it, sort of like what you see on the sidelines of an NFL game. If the mike is noise cancelling (most use two elements out of phase to achieve this) you may need to experiment to find the sweet spot. Eventually used the same lampshade as a booster for my home XM radio for a while. Otherwise your first answers are your best bet. Of course you could carry the lampshade on your head for convenience.
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Too much heat in soldering will destroy the capsule. Also, you will have to make a conductive strap or socket to connect the can to a wire, since that cannot be heated at all.
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"It's definitely LSU," he said when asked about a leader. "Their 4-2 scheme fits me the best out of any other school. Coach (John) Chavis and Coach (Brick) Haley are 'the duo.'
"I have the best relationship with Coach Haley. My mom likes LSU; I like LSU. I've been there a couple of times, and I can't find one thing wrong with LSU. The word of Coach (Les) Miles is good. If he says you're a good player, then you're a good player. I have high interest in LSU. Alabama and Florida are tied for second - and then Clemson."
Gilmore gave serious thought about committing prior to his senior season but says the chances of that actually happening diminish by the day.
"If I don't commit before the season I'll definitely visit my top four schools," Gilmore said. "I'm still open to any team. I want to maximize my talent in college."
He spoke about Clemson, Florida and Alabama.
Clemson: "I like their coaching. Coach (Kevin) Steele is gone, so it will be different, but they have Coach (Brent) Venables. Clemson has probably the best ACC program. They're the team that could compete the best in the SEC."
Florida: "I love it down there. Their defense is great for (accumulating) film for the NFL Draft -- with the way they use you in the 4-3. Coach D.J. Durkin (LBs), Coach (Dan) Quinn and Coach (Bryant) Young all have NFL experience."
Alabama: "There's a lot to say about Alabama. I've been down there twice. I could play the five technique for them, and I could possibly play the 'jack linebacker' position. I won't be at nose guard because I'm pushing 290 (lbs.) right now. Their scheme is good, and the chances are high that you'll win a national championship. The word of Coach (Nick) Saban is good. If he tells you you're a good player, then you're a good player."
Gilmore says he's focusing more on his upcoming senior season as time ticks down to the kickoff of 2012.