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Know, understand, and prevent secondary complications after Spinal Cord Injury.
Know, understand, and prevent secondary complications after Spinal Cord Injury.
Over the years, the spinalcord.com team has received an overwhelming response of individuals emailing and calling in to learn about various secondary complications that happens when a person sustains a spinal cord injury(SCI). Whether an individual is newly injured or has been injured for years, secondary complications can arise at any point. The best tool in a person’s arsenal is information and education! To combat secondary complications, the person, caregiver(s) and family should understand as much as possible especially during the acute phase
Before diving into these various complications, it is best to understand the statistics of spinal cord injury with a primary focus on the United States. The latest statistics that have been released from the National Spinal Cord Injury Statistical Center(NSCISC) states that approximately 291,000 people are currently living with spinal cord injury in the United States. Within these 291,000 people, approximately 78% of new cases are male and the average age of SCI is 43 years old. Vehicle crashes continue being the leading factor of SCI’s which totals a whopping 39%. Closely following at 32% is individuals falling. The remaining 30% is miscellaneous which includes acts of violence, sports, and recreational activities. Another major statistic to understand is the percentage values of tetraplegics to paraplegics. This statistic has drastically changed over the years as the number of tetraplegics has increased (close to 60%) compared to paraplegics (just under 40%). Lastly, a statistic that everyone who has sustained a spinal cord injury should understand is average yearly expenses for both tetraplegia and paraplegia. These average yearly expenses have a primary focus on healthcare costs and living expenses. High tetraplegics (C1-C4) have an average yearly cost of $196,000 per year, as low tetraplegics (C5-C8) carry a living expense of $120,000. For paraplegics, the average yearly expense comes close to $73,000 each year. It is worth mentioning that these are generalized statistics nationwide and can easily fluctuate depending upon age, the severity of the injury, secondary complications, living arrangements, etc...
After reviewing the latest 2019 statistics for SCI’s, most people cannot believe the financial burden and pressure that comes with such a devastating neurological injury. As we discuss secondary complications below, everyone should keep in mind that healthy living can dramatically reduce the healthcare costs that are associated with this injury. More importantly, it will give the individual with an SCI the opportunity to live with a better quality of life, health and even emotional well-being. Below, is definitions of the most popular secondary complications that are involved with an SCI.
Most people have never heard of the term “Autonomic Dysreflexia” (AD) until they have sustained a spinal cord injury or know someone close to them that has sustained an injury. To truly understand AD, it is best to know its basic definition. “Autonomic dysreflexia (AD) is a condition in which your involuntary nervous system overreacts to external or bodily stimuli. It’s also known as autonomic hyperreflexia.”
This reaction can cause:
• rapid heartbeat
• a high spike in blood pressure
• constriction of peripheral blood vessels
• dizziness/severe headache
• feeling of anxiety
• nasal congestion
• sweating above the level of SCI
• increase in spasticity/restlessness
• blotching of the skin
The National Institute of Health (NIH) did a systematic review of the management of autonomic dysreflexia following after a spinal cord injury. Within this large review, they took 31 independent studies that were all completed, peer-reviewed and journalized to give a full understanding of approaches to identifying when AD is occurring and how to manage it properly while in medical care. Within this large review, they have found out that most AD occurrences happen with individuals who have a T6 or higher injury. With that being said, AD can also happen below the T6 but is considered fairly uncommon. They also concluded that many different outside stimuli could cause autonomic dysreflexia but the most prevalent is from irritation of the urinary bladder or colon (which is something that most spinal cord injuries deal with during their bowel and bladder programs).
Within this large review, they discuss two different options to prevent AD which happened to be surgical and pharmacological protocols. Of course, that is based on various implications that the person might have. This includes a distended bladder, blocked urethra and other physical implications that might take place. Also, within this review, there is a strong suggestion that every person with an SCI should always carry a medical emergency card with them which provides brief details of AD, it’s causes, presentation, and management. If a person is looking to obtain one of these medical emergency cards, they can view this website for more information.
Outside of this information stated and also the systematic review, author Jessika Kattah of spinalcord.com did an amazing job providing a video of her first-hand experience of living with AD daily after she sustained her spinal cord injury.
Now that a person might have a baseline understanding of autonomic dysreflexia, it is always important to reiterate that if any of these symptoms arise, consult with your primary care physician, urgent care or emergency room immediately. It’s best to keep in mind that this could be a life-threatening disorder and nothing that should be taken lightly.
In this area of secondary complications, it needs to be broken into two different sections.
The first section of the discussion is the bladder. Here is another piece that was written about bladder function after spinal cord injuries. When a person sustains a spinal cord injury, in most cases (statistically speaking) they lose control of their bladder and become incontinent. Not only does this physical issue arise but it also brings on the emotional aspects that go with it. During the acute phase of hospital stay and acute rehabilitation, doctors, nurses and rehabilitative specialists should work with the patient to teach them about the different variances of bladder training. This can range from utilizing an adult style diaper, straight catheterization, relearning bladder control and possible surgical intervention(s). The primary focus is to make sure the person with SCI can alleviate their bladder, prevent urinary tract infections, sepsis and/or renal failure.
A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection in your urinary system. This system includes your kidneys, ureters, bladder, and urethra. The most common cause of UTI starts when bacteria enter the bladder through the urethra. The bacteria may multiply in the bladder to become a UTI.
To receive a better understanding of UTIs, Model Systems Knowledge Translation Center (MSKTC) has done a great job putting together a fact sheet on the signs, symptoms and prevention tips for individuals that have sustained a spinal court injury.
Bowel Regiment/program is the second section of the discussion. After a spinal cord injury, one of the major secondary complications is constipation which is normally due to neurogenic bowel dysfunction (NBD). NBD the inability to control defecation due to a nervous system problem, resulting in fecal incontinence or constipation. This is relatively common for people with spinal cord injury and other neurological disorders. NBD can also have an additional impact on a person’s life as it often leads to difficulties with self-esteem, personal relationships, social life and can also reduce a person’s independence, which in turn can cause anxiety and depression.
While in acute care, this too is another area that the medical team should focus on with each person with an SCI. Depending upon where you go, the medical team should educate each person on doing a bowel program with an emphasis on going every day and sometimes can be done every other day. This is all dependent upon your diet, fluid intake, level of injury and your ability to evacuate. Constipation can become a pressing issue and secondary complication if the person is not educated properly and understands the assistive technologies and suppositories that can be used to assist during their bowel program.
Since everyone’s body is different and injuries are different as well, the person with an SCI needs to find out what works for them. Proper supplementation and also suppositories are integral parts of a proper bowel program. Spinalcord.com has released a great tip sheet named 10 Tricks to Improve Your Bowel Program. These different tricks have worked for so many and hopefully will be shared for years to come. Regarding assistive technologies and suppositories, the person should consult with their primary care physician and a gastroenterologist if they are having difficulties with their bowel program.
One of the most common secondary complications that spinalcord.com receives questions about is spasticity. The main reason that this complication is so widely talked about is that more than 80% of people with SCI have spasticity, and many have a greater disability from it. Spasticity’s true definition is a velocity-dependent increase in the tonic stretch reflex (muscle tone) with exaggerated tendon jerks, clonus, and spasms resulting from hyperexcitability of the stretch reflex. Another great article published by the National Institute of Health named “Management of Spasticity After Spinal Cord Injury: Current Techniques and Future Directions”. Within this research study, it gives an in-depth look as to what spasticity is and certain techniques to reduce spasms. Current clinical management of spasticity involves a wide variety of therapies ranging from noninvasive to invasive procedures.
For a non-invasive approach, a person with an SCI can attend a traditional rehabilitation center, or a post-rehabilitation training facility, to receive proper stretching techniques and also functional movement exercises. There are centers throughout the United States that specifically work with neurological injuries and disorders. One way to look for a center in your state or to possibly travel to, spinalcord.com has set up a virtual map that can help facilitate each individual’s needs. A person, family member or caregiver should look at a facility and find the most comprehensive training program that also includes stretching (which can help greatly reduce spasticity), build strength and build a more independent and functional lifestyle.
Another way to treat spasticity is with pharmacological and surgical approaches which must be addressed with a primary care physician. As the NIH study suggests, there is a multitude of different pharmacologic that can be utilized on their own or sometimes in combination with a primary care physician. Some of the most used pharmacological are baclofen, benzodiazepine, clonidine, and tizanidine. If these pharmacologic have been used poorly and are not working, the next step is for them to be administered intrathecally. This is done with a small intrathecal infusion pump that administers high doses of pharmacologic directly to a person’s central nervous system. These procedures have been done for years and have shown great success with minimal side effects. Again, this must be spoken about with your primary care physician and other specialists that your physician might refer you to.
One of the most overlooked but also effective and holistic treatments for spasticity is proper water intake. By drinking proper amounts of water daily, it helps to flush the entire system and take out lactic acid and promote better circulation and blood flow to the larger muscle groups to help reduce spasticity.
If a person with an SCI is suffering from spasticity it is suggested that they go from a holistic and non-evasive approach first and then possibly a surgical procedure last. While consulting with your primary care physician, explain how much water intake is taking place daily and if the person is receiving any type of stretching and functional movement exercise approach. If those don’t seem to be working, pharmacology can be the next appropriate step and possibly surgical intervention as a last approach to the battle against spasticity.
One of the most widely known secondary complications after sustaining a spinal cord injury is pressure sores/bedsores. Because of the overwhelming response emails and calls to spinalcord.com, the team has created its page which is an extremely comprehensive understanding of pressure sores, why they arise, and the prevention of future sores in the future. Nonetheless, we will elaborate further and discuss this secondary complication and provide research understanding as well.
As stated on the pressure sore fact sheet from spinalcord.com, the definition of a pressure sore that relates to spinal cord injury is: “the result of an area of skin or underlying tissue that has been damaged due to the loss of blood flow. For the skin to be healthy, it needs a constant source of blood, otherwise, it can become infected and even stop functioning completely.”
The reason why pressure sores are so prevalent after sustaining a spinal cord injury is because of a few factors. One factor that must be understood is that the person with a spinal cord injury usually has loss of feeling and/or sensation below a certain point in their body which is dependent upon the level of injury done to the spinal cord. When a person loses feeling/sensation, they do not necessarily feel that an area of skin is being irritated and therefore does not weight shift or rotate their bodies to relieve the irritated skin area. The longer the skin irritation, the quicker it causes cellular breakdown and the skin to become dead/necrotic.
Another factor to understand is that pressure sores primarily happen in bony prominent areas such as:
• tailbone (coccyx)
• buttocks (ischial tuberosity)
• back of head
There are four different stages for pressure sores/skin breakdown.
• Stage 1: the sore is not an open wound but will present a change in color and/or temperature of the skin. Upon appearance, the area will look reddened and will not blanch. In a darker-skinned person, that irritated area may appear to be a different color than what it previously looks like. The area irritated might also feel softer or firmer upon touch.
• Stage 2: the irritated area has opened or has formed visible damage to the skin at the uppermost layer called the epidermis. As the sore has expanded into deeper layers the area may now look like a blister, shallow crater or an abrasion. At this point, the skin can die off and start becoming tender or painful.
• Stage 3: the sore has extended deeper now into the subcutaneous layer and has broken through tissue, forming a crater in the irritated area. Within the opening, fat may show but not any muscle, tendon or bone.
• Stage 4: the sore has gone deeper exposing muscle, tendon or bone. At this point, damage may become irreversible and if not treated immediately, it can start causing other medical issues such as sepsis or osteomyelitis (infection in the bone).
In 2013, the National Institute of Health did a full study named comprehensive management of pressure ulcers and spinal cord injury: current concepts and future trends. Within this study, a major statistic for the spinal cord injury population stood out among the rest: “The incidence of pressure ulcers in the SCI population is 25–66%. It has also been reported that patients with higher-level spinal cord injuries are more susceptible than those with lower-level lesions. The lack of protective sensation, variable home care and access to pressure-relieving equipment, and common comorbidities (e.g. diabetes, anemia, malnutrition) contribute to the high risk for developing pressure ulcers in this population”.
To understand this statistic, it means that an astonishing 66% of individuals with SCI (whether acute or long-term) may receive some type of pressure sore. Therefore, it is so widely prevalent and known as a secondary complication that follows spinal cord injury.
Some of the most common preventative measures of pressure sores are water intake, weight management, weight shifting and movement, proper diet to increase skin integrity, cleanliness, and circulation. It is truly best for individuals with SCI to work with medical personnel (especially during the acute phase) to understand, educate and prevent pressure sores/bedsores.
A large number of spinal cord injuries are due to a major/catastrophic event (vehicular accident, slip, and fall, extreme activity, etc.). Because of this, most people affected by an SCI have to face a new way of life with a new form of disability which can be mentally and emotionally taxing. Also, when the SCI occurred, that dramatic event should never be overlooked from a mental and emotional point of view.
During the acute phase, a person with an SCI becomes focused on a survival mentality and trying to work with a large amount of medical personnel to understand everything from pharmacology, physical and occupational therapeutics, and also bowel and bladder issues. Often, the original catastrophic event is overlooked and not always addressed during the acute phase. Because of this, the person carries a tremendous amount of emotional aspects that can get buried only to cause additional grief and harm at a later date. If a person with a newfound spinal cord injury does not work with the proper mental health professional, this can stunt their emotional health and well-being as they proceed forward back into the community and society.
Spinalcord.com has put together a full fact sheet on the three different types of mental health professionals that can help a person with an SCI flourish once again. The three different types of medical professionals are therapists, psychologists, and psychiatrists. If a person with an SCI, family member or caregiver would like to understand the difference between the three different types of mental health professionals, they should refer to the fact sheet for better understanding.
Most people do not always understand that there are five stages of the coping and grieving process after a traumatic event. These five stages consist of denial, anger, bargaining, depression, and acceptance. Author Bianca Chadda of spinalcord.com does an exceptional job breaking down the 5 coping stages after a spinal cord injury.
One major study that was done by an international University named “spinal cord injury and mental health” through a health survey showed that almost half (48.5%) of the population with spinal cord injury suffered mental health issues which include depression, anxiety, clinical stress or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). This statistic alone represents a substantial 56% increase over the general population and the probability of comorbidity of psychopathology. The results of the study show the vulnerability of the spinal cord injury population to emotional disorders and the importance of an individual to seek out a mental health professional. These professionals are there to assist in working on the traumatic event that has happened and the appropriate ways of moving forward with proper mental and emotional health.
Bone density or bone mineral density (BMD) is among one of the most widely overlooked secondary complications. The definition is the amount of calcium and bone mineral in bone tissue. When a person sustains a neurological issue, a good portion of the acute hospital stay is spent in a hospital bed or a sitting position. With a new paralysis injury, many factors and phases happen to the human body. Although bone density is overlooked, it is sufficient time to advocate and have a person ask for a bone density scan (bone DEXA scan) to be done by the medical team. By having a BMD scan, it will provide a baseline of the mineralization in a person’s bones. A (BMD) scan uses x-rays to measure how many grams of calcium and other bone minerals are packed into a segment of bone. The bones that are most commonly tested are in the lumbar spine, the hips (femoral neck) and sometimes they will include the forearm. When the few minute-long x-rays are complete it is then processed against the World Health Organization’s (WHO) statistical analysis for bone density. The results will explain through percentage values and it will take into consideration your age. It will then produce a report of your numbers to see if a person is at a higher fracture risk.
Osteopenia is the onset of osteoporosis and is a condition in which bone density is less for your age group and in turn, means that you are at risk of fracture.
Osteoporosis means that you are at a higher risk fracture than others in your age group. The bones have become porous and/or de-calcified.
A fact sheet done by the University of Washington states that 80% of chronic spinal cord injuries have either osteopenia or osteoporosis. That number is staggering compared to able-bodied individuals with no neurological injury. Although there is no single cause of osteopenia/osteoporosis, the University of Washington shows that there are certain causes for people with a neurological injury that they should be aware of:
• Disuse: lack of mechanical loading on the bone inhibits the stimulation of bone-building cells.
• Disordered vasoregulation: sluggish blood flow to limbs may contribute to a decrease in bone mass.
• Poor nutritional status: inadequate consumption of a healthy, well-balanced diet.
• Hormonal alterations (testosterone, PTH, glucocorticoids, calcitonin): happen as a result of SCI and play a role in the maintenance of bony formation and reabsorption.
• Metabolic disturbances in metabolites and acidity of the blood: it can influence the balance of bony formation and re-absorption.
• Autonomic nervous system dysregulation: it is caused by the injury leading to poor circulation and altered gas and nutrient exchange at the bone.
There are pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments to assist with bone density, but there is no real cure. These treatments will help slow down the progression of osteopenia/osteoporosis and can assist in maintaining where the levels are at. Some non-pharmacological treatments are standing, functional electrical stimulation and also low-intensity vibration. A person affected with paralysis may be able to seek out an activity-based training facility to be able to assist in these non-pharmacological treatments.
Preventative measures on the University of Washington’s fact sheet are:
• consume a healthy diet
• quit smoking
• limit alcohol and caffeine intake
• stay physically fit and mentally active
• avoid falls
Scoliosis is a widely known medical condition/complication throughout the world. The true definition of scoliosis is a sideways curvature of the spine that occurs most often during the growth spurt just before puberty. While scoliosis can be caused by numerous conditions such as cerebral palsy and muscular dystrophy, the cause of most scoliosis is still unknown.
A great way to get a baseline understanding of scoliosis with spinal cord injury or other neurological injuries, the spinalcord.com team has created an excellent page in 2019 named “Spinal Cord Injury and Scoliosis 101”. Not only does this article do a great job of explaining the understanding of scoliosis but it also gives preventative tips as well.
One of the main factors that make scoliosis a largely recognized secondary complication of people living with a neurological injury is because of the loss of muscular control and contraction to the core muscles. Whether the person has a spinal cord injury in the thoracic or cervical area, paralysis of the core muscles (abdominals, obliques, para-spinal, etc...) becomes prevalent. Because of these paralyzed or weakened core muscles, a person tends to lean to one side. Over time, the spine starts to fixate to that certain position which is the formation of scoliosis. Even though this is a recognized secondary complication due to paralysis, there is no statistical evidence of how many adults with a spinal cord injury that has scoliosis. A large study was done by the NIH titled “Neuromuscular Scoliosis in Children With Spinal Cord Injury”. Within this study, it discloses that almost all children injured with a spinal cord injury before skeletal maturity receive some form of scoliosis. This study takes in effect the age, time of injury, area of injury and curve severity. Also, within the study, it should be noted that there were 217 pediatrics subjects and all of them had a degree curvature strong enough to be considered scoliosis.
Whether it is a child or adult with a spinal cord injury, it is best to be educated on preventative measures so to not receive scoliosis or to allow further progression of curvature in the spine. Among these preventive measures stretching and exercise to strengthen the core is very important. Other preventative measures include staying active, annual x-rays and bracing. One of the best factors to combat against scoliosis (if a person is using a wheelchair) is to get proper seating and positioning in a wheelchair. When it is time to get a manual or power wheelchair, it is strongly advised that a person should work with a certified ATP and/or SMS seating specialist. An ATP (assistive technology professional) specialist has competence in analyzing the needs of consumers with disabilities, selecting appropriate assistive technology and provide training in the use of those selected devices. An SMS (seating and mobility specialist) is a certified professional working specifically on seating, positioning, and mobility. The reason why a person would want to work with this type of specialist is to make sure that they get properly positioned in their wheelchair with enough support so that the spine does not have a way to curve for a long duration of time and create scoliosis.
If a person already has scoliosis with the curvature going past 40°, and the signs are showing that it will continue to get worse, surgery might be the only option. At this point, surgeons will most likely recommend a spinal infusion which is the ability to fuse small segments of vertebrae and can stop the curvature in certain areas of the back. This (of course), should be the last measure utilized to combat against scoliosis.
Addressed above are the most common secondary complications that are affiliated with spinal cord injury and also other neurological disorders. Although this provides a baseline understanding of each of the secondary complications, some might be feeling overwhelmed at the information, statistics and preventative measures that are mentioned. It is always best to keep in mind that a person with a neurological injury or disorder does not have to sustain one of the secondary complications by living a high quality of life. Being disciplined and educated are the key components to reducing the possibility of sustaining a secondary complication. A person with an SCI should try to build a professional relationship with their primary care physician, medical specialist, and therapist so they can always discuss with their team any signs or symptoms that they may be having. Although sustaining a spinal injury is life-changing, sustaining one of the secondary complications can be life-threatening! If a person with an SCI sees or feels symptomatic of one of these complications, they should address with their physician or medical Center as soon as possible.


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Mumbai: Singer Kanika Kapoor announced the death of her grandma on her social media account. The singer expressed her grief over the death of her grandma on Sunday. She also shared several photos of her grandmother. “Love Grace Kindness, Rest In Peace my dadda. I Love you the most.. will miss u and celebrate you every day (sic), ” she grieved.
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After learning about the unfortunate news, fans and several members of the film industry paid their heartfelt condolences.” So sorry for your loss KK, May her soul rest in peace,” a social media user commented. While actor turned producer Sanjay Kapoor reacted with hand-fold emojis and a red heart emoji. “So sorry for your loss… know exactly what it feels like…May she rest in peace,” singer Sophie Choudry mourned.
The singer is known for her hit numbers like Baby Doll, Nachan Farrate, Desi Look among others. Kanika and her family hail from Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
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RESPONSE OF PROMISING SUGARCANE GENOTYPES TO DIFFERENT LEVELS OF NITROGEN DURING PRESEASONK.C. Ombase, D.S. Potdar, S.V. Nalawade, R.M. Dixit and S.M. Pawar
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Jubilee has executed a share purchase agreement for the acquisition of Sable Zinc refinery.
Situated adjacent to the large stock piles of zinc, lead and vanadium, Jubilee has contracted from BMR Group PLC, the acquisition reduces the time to build the refinery by some 18 months delivering the first metal within a year from the acquisition.
Jubilee has secured a combination of debt and equity financing to fully complete the transaction and deliver the project.
Through an equity raising of $14.5 million and a secured convertible loan note of $8 million, the company is financing the acquisition and ramp up.
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A Complete Checklist For Remodeling A Kitchen
When you decide to remodel your kitchen, even a minor cosmetic improvement requires you to keep in place a proper plan before undertaking such a project. It will ensure you get what you want for your kitchen and the changes are affordable. However, at Parsons Interiors, we understand that planning to remodel your kitchen can be quite a challenge if you are unaware of what to do. Fortunately, with a little preparation, you can handle your kitchen project quickly and easily.
As experts in interior design, we’ve created a handy checklist to bring your dream kitchen to life with as little stress as possible. Follow our checklist to remodel your kitchen flawlessly so that you can get back to the other important things in life.
1. Determine your budget
Before you start planning your kitchen, you need to know how much money you are willing to spend as renovating a kitchen is quite expensive. Make sure you don’t go over the budget you set for yourself, as the budget will help you moderate the cost of your remodel.
2. Write down your requirements
Figure out what currently works in your kitchen and what doesn’t. Also, consider if you need new appliances that you don’t already have. Then check whether you actually need new cabinets or just new faces, new flooring or repolishing, new windows or only window treatments. Rank the items in your list in the order of importance, starting with items you need to have and working your way down to the things you want.
3. Hire a designer and contractor
Before you can move forward with the project, you should have an experienced designer lined up to help you make these big decisions. Moreover, finding a reputable contractor in the early stages is also important in ensuring the project is completed on time. At Parsons Interiors, we have fantastic designers to help you get the kitchen of your dreams. We can also offer you professional contractor recommendations.
4. Come up with a new layout
Share with your designer how your current kitchen looks and where it needs improvement. Your designer will ask you questions about how you use the space to come up with a new layout that is both functional and aesthetically pleasing.
5. Select appliances
The appliances you want may have an impact on your cabinets, so make sure you pay attention to the size of these items. Another aspect you need to consider is the look and features of your appliances. For example, you may want to compare the pros and cons of a double oven and a separate cook-top or a full-size fridge and freezer in your kitchen space.
6. Select materials
Work with your designer to select the perfect counter, backsplash, flooring, cabinets, hardware, and paint color for your kitchen. You can plan ahead to order the materials so that you can keep your project on track. Just make sure that you consult a professional for their opinion.
7. Prepare for the installations
Pack up the clutter from your kitchen and leave it empty so that the contractors can begin their work. Also, make sure to set up a temporary kitchen or make necessary arrangements for food while your kitchen is under construction.
If you have any concerns about remodeling your kitchen or designing it, reach out to the interior design specialists and consultants at Parsons Interiors in Oakville, ON. We are a team of committed and dedicated professionals who can help you design a comfortable environment for your home. We will assist in keeping your project on schedule and under budget, along with luxurious and unique home designs. Our services include color consultation, kitchen, bathroom design, space planning, home staging, and interior design or decorating for clients across Oakville, Mississauga, and The GTA.

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Despite an increase in Medicare beneficiaries since 1994, the number of glaucoma-related surgeries has decreased, according to a recent study published in Ophthalmology.
The study-which analyzed Medicare fee-for-service paid claims data between 1994 and 2012-looked at what surgical treatments were used most for glaucoma, and how the volume of these surgeries has changed over the years.
Read why this data surprised the study's authors
According to the data, trabeculectomies in eyes without previous scarring decreased 52% from 54 224 in 1994 to 25 758 in 2003, and another 52% to 12 279 in 2012.
Trabeculectomies in eyes with scarring ranged from 9054 to 13 604 between 1994 and 2003, but then decreased 48% from 11 018 to 5728 between 2003 and 2012. Mini-shunts done through an external approach increased 116% from 2718 in 2009 to 5870 in 2012.
The number of aqueous shunts to the extraocular reservoir increased 231% from 2356 in 1994 to 7788 in 2003, and another 54% to 12 021 in 2012. Total cyclophotocoagulation procedures increased 253% from 2582 in 1994 to 9106 in 2003, and another 54% to 13 996 in 2012.
Transscleral cyclophotocoagulations decreased 45% from 5978 to 3268 between 2005 and 2012. Over the same period, the number of endoscopic cyclophotocoagulations (ECPs) increased 99% from 5383 to 10 728.
From 2001 to 2005, the number of trabeculoplasties more than doubled from 75 647 in 2001 to 176 476 in 2005. However, since 2005. the number of trabeculoplasties decreased 19% to 142 682 in 2012.
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The number of laser iridotomies was consistent between 1994 and 2012, increasing 9% and ranging from 63 773 to 85 426. Canaloplasties increased 1407% from 161 in 2007 to 2426 in 2012.
Between 1994 and 2012-despite a 9% increase in beneficiaries-the number of glaucoma procedures and the number of glaucoma procedures other than laser procedures decreased 16% and 31%, respectively.
“There is a great deal of innovation occurring in the glaucoma surgical space,” said Pradeep Ramulu, MD, PhD, co-author of the study. “Many newer procedures gained significant market share, suggesting that doctors are open to exploring new surgical treatments for the disease.”
Nevertheless, Dr. Ramulu said he was taken aback by these findings, as well as the decrease in glaucoma procedures, even though there was an increase in Medicare beneficiaries.
“We hope this reflects better medical treatment, and not neglect of needed surgical therapy,” said Dr. Ramulu, an associate professor of ophthalmology at Johns Hopkins Wilmer Eye Institute. “Also, it is was surprising to see the ascension of newer glaucoma procedures.
“In particular, we were surprised to see that there are almost as many ECPs performed as compared to primary trabeculectomies,” he added.
According to the study, the continued movement away from trabeculectomy and toward alternative IOP-lowering procedures highlights the need for well-designed clinical trials comparing the procedures.
“As new procedures emerge, we hope that they are well-studied and well-evaluated,” said Dr. Ramulu. “The glaucoma surgical community is open to the emergence of new procedures, and patients, companies, and physicians alike will benefit if these procedures are well studied and their results, indications, and contraindications well-documented.”
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Deluxe Twin Cabins
* Base Rate inclusive of Two Adults. Extra Adults and Children will incur additional charge
Low season Rates shown. Select Book Now button to see Rates for your required stay period.
Minimum booking periods apply during Peak Season.
Cabin Sleeps 6
Bedroom 1 – Queen Bed
Bedroom 2 – 2 x Double Bunks
Sofa also folds out into double bed.
All Bedding and Linen supplied with this cabin
Modern fully equipped cabin with all bedding & towels provided, cutlery, crockery, cooking utensils, stove, oven, large fridge, microwave, LCD TV, DVD player.
Reverse cycle air-conditioning (Heating & Cooling) and en-suite facilities (Toilet and Shower) within cabin.
Outside deck area with table and bench seating.
Car parking beside Cabin.
Two bedrooms, lounge, bathroom & kitchen area.
Tea and Coffee facilities within the room.
The Deluxe Twin cabins are located beside the Powered Camping area so you can remain close to other members of your group who may be camping. Short walk to Lake, Pool, Cinema Room, Mini Golf and Resort shop.
Check In From 2:00PM
Check Out by 10:00AM (This also includes departure from the Resort)
* Rooms must be left in a clean and tidy state with all dishes washed and fridge empty otherwise additional cleaning charges will apply.
Note:- Early arrival or late checkout are available at additional cost but only when bookings allow.
Please request this option at time of booking.
Optional Early Check In:- Guests can arrive after 10am. If possible we will give you access to your room before 2pm but can't guarantee this during busy periods.
Optional Late Check Out:- Guest still need to vacate the room and hand back the keys by 10am but can remain within the Resort until Day Visitor exit times at 9pm.
Within 28 days or more - Full refund less administration fee of $50.00
Less than 28 days notice - Part refund only applies if we can fill the exact same booking dates. i.e if you book for 7 nights and we can only fill 6 nights then you will receive a refund minus the $50 admin fee and the cost of the lost nights. (No exceptions to this rule)
During booked period - No refund (No exceptions to this rule)
20th December till 31st January (Min 7 Nights Booking)
Note, If you call during the months of December/January we may be able to offer smaller booking periods as we sometimes have several days gaps between the 7 Day blocks.
Melbourne Cup Weekend (Min 4 Nights Booking)
Easter Weekend (Min 4 Nights Booking)
All other long weekend (Min 3 Nights Booking)
1st February till 19th December
Excluding all Peak Season Times as above

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Item description for Two Sisters in the Spirit: Therese of Lisieux and Elizabeth of the Trinity by Hans Urs Von Balthasar, Donald Nicholl & Dennis D. Martin...
Overview This unique, in-depth, comprehensive, theological biography of two holy young Carmelite sisters gives profound insights into their spirituality. Von Balthasar probes the depths of their cloistered lives and shows how each woman gave powerful witness to the critical importance of contemplation as a means to holiness for all.
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More About Hans Urs Von Balthasar, Donald Nicholl & Dennis D. Martin
Hans Urs von Balthasar was the author of innumerable theological works including The Glory of the Lord (T&T Clark). He was also the spiritual leader of a religious community in Basel, Switzerland. Robert J. Daly, S.J., Emeritus Professor of Theology at Boston College, is the author of Christian Sacrifice" and The Origins of the Christian Doctrine of Sacrifice. "His recent articles, mostly in Theological Studies," have focused on Eucharist, sacrifice, and atonement.
Hans Urs Von Balthasar was born in 1905 and died in 1988.
Hans Urs Von Balthasar has published or released items in the following series...
Reviews - What do customers think about Two Sisters in the Spirit: Therese of Lisieux and Elizabeth of the Trinity?
An unusual treatise on sanctity Sep 19, 2007
This is one of the best books I have read on a saint, and in this case Von Balthasar writes about two saints, not just one. His chapter on Therese's "Little Way" is outstanding (and can be found online...that's how I discovered this wonderful book). I especially enjoyed the chapter entitled "Shadows", in which the author squarely addresses the issue of weaknesses often retained by true saints. This book is not for those who wish to hold on to a plaster image of sanctity, in which holiness is removed from humanity and vulnerability. Highly recommended for everyone else!
Therese and ELizabeth Aug 12, 2000
These combined works of von Balthasar on two Carmelite nuns, St. Therese of Lisieux and Bl. Elizabeth of the Trinity, offers exceptional insights to their particular spiritualities and their role in the Church. The part focusing on Therese is perhaps best read with an already established knowlege of the saint. Be prepared to totally change the way you think of the "Little Flower"! This is probably not a good book for those just becoming familiar with Therese, but for those who have read nearly all she has written (Story of a Soul, Letters, Poems, etc.) von Balthasar's thoughts will be a fascinating read. This book sheds some very interesting light on other works of Therese when you go back to read them a second time! This is the best book I've read on Therese. The section on Bl. Elizabeth is considerably shorter, but the book is worth buying for it alone. Her simple "way," the praise of the glory of God's grace, is eloquently illuminated by von Balthasar. In a word, beautiful... I highly recommend this book for all lovers of Carmel, and for anyone who has stumbled upon the greatness of these two women.

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Child Care Provider Well-being: Relationship Between Mental Health and Work
The purpose of this study is to examine child care providers’ help seeking behaviors and barriers to mental health treatment. There are almost 25,000 childcare providers in Texas serving over one million children a year (DFPS). Given the numbers of children receiving care outside their homes, attention must be paid to the mental health of non-family child care providers. As an example, high stress levels of child care workers lead to negative consequences for children (Curbow et. al., 2000). To ensure children are receiving high quality care, it is necessary for research and public discourse about the need and support systems to be available for child providers.
Research has examined sources of job stress, job turnover and job satisfaction among child care providers (Curbow et. al., 2000). However, little research has examined the mental health of child care providers despite evidence that providers have high rates of depression (Fish, 2005). In fact, personal care workers, including child care providers, report the highest levels of depression compared to workers in any other occupational category (SAMSHA, 2007). Notwithstanding substantiated levels of depression, there is a scarcity of in depth information on child care provider mental health and factors that determine if a provider will seek mental health treatment or other support.
While services exist to support providers in mitigating mental health needs of children in their care, there are few support services designed to support child care provider’s mental health issues and work related stress. Given the lack of information available on this topic, it is pertinent that research and discourse focus on providers to guide the development of appropriate mental health support services and ultimately improve the quality of child care.

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In the six months since Anthony, Lucy, and George survived a night in the most haunted house in England, Lockwood & Co. hasn’t made much progress. Quill Kipps and his team of Fittes agents keep swooping in on Lockwood’s investigations. Finally, in a fit of anger, Anthony challenges his rival to a contest: the next time the two agencies compete on a job, the losing side will have to admit defeat in the Times newspaper.
Sesame Seade, an established brainiac and aspiring sleuth, has a mystery to solve when university student Jenna Jenkins goes missing. With help from her friends, Sesame just might crack the case, as long as she can steer clear of pesky parents and avoid the perpetrators of a serious crime!
After the Affair of the Clockwork Scarab, Evaline Stoker and Mina Holmes are eager to help Princess Alix with a new case. Seventeen-year-old Willa Aston is obsessed with spiritual mediums, convinced she is speaking with her mother from beyond the grave. What seems like a case of spiritualist fraud quickly devolves into something far more menacing: someone is trying to make Willa “appear lunatic,” using an innocent-looking spiritglass to control her. The list of clues piles up: an unexpected murder, a gang of pickpockets, and the return of vampires to London.
Brief folktales in which there is a mystery or problem that the reader is invited to solve before the resolution is presented. How can a thirsty crow drink from an almost-empty pitcher? How does arresting a stone help a judge find a boy’s stolen money? This artfully illustrated book presents fourteen intriguing mysteries from world folklore. Each brain-teasing tale is followed by a simple explanation of the solution, while notes at the back of the book describe the origins of these classic mysteries.
When Katharine Tulman foils an attempt to kidnap her Uncle Tully, she finds herself caught up in international intrigue. Aware that there are people who want to turn her uncle’s mechanical fish into an explosive device, and unsure of who to trust, she decides to fake her uncle’s death and flee to Paris in search of Lane Moreau, her uncle’s assistant.
When her father, an ex-soldier suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder or PTSD, is arrested for murder, Emily’s efforts to exonerate him take her into the woods to play the Game, an extreme version of childhood games.
The once highly in-demand detective Alan Knightley has just woken up after an unexplained incident kept him asleep for four years. While he was out cold, his son, Darkus, took it upon himself to read of all his dad’s old cases, and he’s learned a lot about the art of detection. It’s a good thing too—because suddenly the duo find themselves caught up in a crazy conspiracy that involves a group of villainous masterminds (who keep appearing and then vanishing), some high-speed car chases (that will have everyone fastening their seat belts), and a national, bestselling book with the power to make people do terrible, terrible things. But because Alan is still suffering the effects of his coma, he tends to, well, fall asleep at the worst possible moments, Meaning that young Darkus might just have to solve this mystery by himself.
This is the story of a wild girl and a ghost girl; a boy who knew nothing and a boy who thought he knew everything. It’s a story about Skylark Martin, who lives with her father and brother in a vintage record shop and is trying to find her place in the world. It’s about ten-year-old Super Agent Gully and his case of a lifetime. And about beautiful, reckless, sharp-as-knives Nancy. It’s about tragi-hot Luke, and just-plain-tragic Mia Casey. It’s about the dark underbelly of a curious neighborhood. It’s about summer, and weirdness, and mystery, and music. And it’s about life and death and grief and romance.
Flaca’s chancleta, or flip flop, has gone missing! She prepares to investigate the theft: “Pencil and notepad: in hand. Straw hat for disguise: on. Magnifying glass: Check.” She interviews each of her family members, all of whom are suspects. Oddly, their stories check out, so Flaca will have to dig deeper to find the culprit.
As in the middle grade series debut Island of Thieves, scrappy twelve-year-old Tom Trelawney and his swashbuckling Uncle Harvey are a dynamite combination—in the dangerous, explosive sort of way. This time around, they impulsively fly from Ireland to India in hot pursuit of a small bejeweled tiger that yet another Trelawney, a British soldier, allegedly plundered in 1799. They’re pretty sure they can get a couple million dollars for it too, if they can make it past a gun-happy Aussie and a pit of man-eating tigers.


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We closed the borders in March. We have all but eliminated the virus. We now control everyone at the border, putting them into forced isolation and subjecting them to testing before they are freed. We express disdain at those who deliberately break out of quarantine, calling them selfish as they run the risk of bringing the virus back into the country. We are the “Team of 5 Million”, who endured lockdown, didn’t see dying relatives, cancelled our overseas trips and did as we were told because we believed that the government had the right health approach and that we could get COVID-19 under control.
Well, guess what? Remember how we all said that Jacinda was refusing to close the borders in March because she wanted to shine on the world stage at her little mosque shooting memorial event? She was prepared to risk the virus running rampant in our country for a photo opportunity? Were we being unfair to our publicity loving prime minister?
No. We were not.
Overseas-based victims of the Christchurch mosque shootings will get special border passes to fly into New Zealand – along with financial help – to witness the gunman’s sentencing next month.
The Government announced this afternoon that it will extend the border exception criteria to help some offshore victims and support people attend Brenton Harrison Tarrant’s sentencing, which is scheduled to start on August 24 – and last three or more days.
“We want to support our valued Muslim brothers and sisters who were directly affected by this tragic event and understand that some who are now offshore do want to attend the sentencing,” said Immigration Minister Iain Lees-Galloway.
So let me get this straight. Everyone coming into the country has to go into a two-week quarantine, except the victims and their family members of the mosque shootings? They, and only they, get a special exemption?
Where are these people likely to be coming from? There is no detail, so we will have to guess. Malaysia, Pakistan, Indonesia, to name a few countries? These were the countries that many of the victims came from originally. At the risk of being branded a racist like Hamish Walker for pointing this out, are these countries not overrun with the virus? Are we not running a significant risk by doing this?
So why did we lock down? Why are our borders still closed to all but returning Kiwis? Why are we charging people with breaking out of isolation when it is perfectly OK for these people to simply waltz into our country with no isolation requirements and start up the virus again, if any of them are infected?
Why did families have to sit out quarantine for two weeks in order to visit dying relatives, sometimes not getting out of quarantine in time? Why do the new ‘humanitarian’ provisions only apply to mosque shooting victims but not to family members who were prevented from visiting dying relatives? Weren’t we all told it was for the ‘greater good’ to control the virus, and basically those that missed out or suffered were doing the right thing for everyone?
Why can’t the sentencing be broadcast via Zoom, like everything else these days?
I can’t believe the government is doing this. There is no trial. Tarrant has admitted his guilt. We all know he will be put away for a very long time. There will be no surprises here. There is no need for the family members to come here, especially under the current circumstances. It is madness.
Why were humanitarian grounds not used for the relatives of the murdered policeman Matthew Hunt, who had to sit through two weeks of quarantine before they could hold the funeral?
This is the problem with this hopeless government. They lock us all down because they love the power and control. They are enforcing strict rules on those in quarantine, even controlling how much alcohol they are allowed. They don’t actually have the right to do that, but they are doing it anyway. No wonder someone, probably bored to tears, broke out and went to a bottlestore. That does not make it okay to risk the health of the nation, but it makes it slightly more understandable. However, it pales into insignificance now.
If the inappropriate actions of a few security guards can cause a spike and a return to lockdown for the state of Victoria, letting a few possibly infected people into the country from COVID ravaged places could perhaps have the same effect. I dare the government to try to put us all back into lockdown if, as a result of their actions, we see a spike in cases of community transmission.
I should not wish COVID on anyone, and I do not wish to see it come back here, but this government really needs to be taught a lesson that it does not have the right to play fast and loose with people’s lives when it suits them. Either we do it properly and allow no exceptions, or we open up the borders and hope our health system can cope with the fallout. But, as we know, the rules can always be bent when there is a photo opportunity in it for Jacinda. The vanity of our prime minster trumps all else.
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When can I wear makeup after Laser Eye Surgery?
After Laser Eye Surgery, many people get a shock when looking in the mirror for the first time with their new and greater level of visual clarity.
The shock usually comes along with something similar to the following:
“Oh wow I look great without glasses”
“AH! I can see and I haven’t put my contact lenses in yet!”
Yet unfortunately for many of us it’s more like:
“WOW I didn’t realise how many wrinkles I have!”
If you’re like me and part of the later group of responses, you’ll be raring to find out how long it will be until you can once again wear makeup after having Laser Eye Surgery.
In the short video below, expert laser eye surgeon Mr Glenn Carp offers advice on wearing makeup and stresses the importance of avoiding the big three—eye shadow, eye liner, and mascara.
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Mr Glenn Carp answers the question: When can I wear make-up after Laser Eye Surgery?
As Mr Glenn Carp explains in the video above, it is best practice to abstain from wearing eye makeup for a period of one week after surgery.
However, normal face make-up, for example lipstick, is fine to use just a day or two after the treatment. It’s only really the makeup that is applied in and around the eyes that needs to be avoided like the plague for at least the first 7 days.
During this time it’s most important to avoid wearing the following cosmetics: eyeliner, eye shadow, and mascara. This is mainly to avoid any unwanted fibres or liquids to enter the eye, cause irritation, and affect the eye’s recovery process.
What’s more, when you return to wearing eye makeup after the one week period, you must be careful not to rub your eyes when removing it to again avoid any further chance of irritation.
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“The whole process is unbelievable. To be able to see perfectly after wearing glasses since childhood is a wonderful feeling. I’m still finding things now that surprise me and remind me how difficult glasses can be.” —Eleanor Cairns.


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And Amazon once again has its corporation tax rates thrust into the media spotlight. Company filings showed the retailer’s UK operation paid just £3.1m in taxes on sales of £4.2m last year that’s less than it received in government grants.
Amazon consistently argue that they work within the law and make other tax contributions, such as National Insurance payments. But debate has sparked over whether it’s enough, as it was revealed that the company also received significant tax breaks for new warehouses.
Investigations have found that Amazon has pushed the tax rulebook to its limits and left authorities unable or unwilling to impose fair taxes on the multibillion-pound organisation. All of the company’s sales are booked through its Luxemburg operation, Amazon EU Sarl, through staff from its British head office in Slough. The location through which deals are negotiated is a key indicator of whether a business is taxable in the UK.
Hearing the news that Amazon can still get away with not paying its fair share, British businesses that pay their tax in full feel treated unfairly. HM Revenue and Customs should have undoubtedly taken a tougher line on Amazon to stop their anti-competitive behaviour.
The case does not just put other businesses at a disadvantage: the government now fears that a suppression on tax loopholes used by global companies could discourage them from investing in Britain. The prime minister has called for a coordinated international effort to tighten tax legislation.
Others wonder if by pushing the tax rulebook to the limits, multinationals are unfairly putting UK SMEs under the same spotlight and causing further red tape. Vince McLoughlin, partner at Russell New a firm of business, tax and charity advisers -“fears that tougher controls could hinder growth: “The danger is that as efforts are made to crack down on the avoidance schemes practised by the multinationals, the measures used will bring forth another raft of red tape, which will not be targeted but impact on all businesses, large and small alike.
McLoughlin points out that 1,466 new laws were introduced over the last year, compared with the 1,355 introduced in 2011. This represents an eight per cent increase, suggesting that David Cameron’s red-tape cutting agenda may have slowed.
“This is a worrying sign that the government’s stated aim to reduce red tape for businesses by lowering the number of new laws has taken a hit and may be running into difficulties. As more multinationals are thrust into the spotlight for tax avoidance schemes and the government pursues its objectives of preventing such schemes, the red tape is only going to increase and thus cause more unwanted headaches for UK SMEs.

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Andrew O’Hagan’s novel is a rich story of war, homecoming and families, a confirmation of the idea that there is no such thing as an ordinary life.
Anne Quirk’s life is built on stories - the lies she was told by the man she loved and the fictions she told herself to survive. In her youth she was an artistic pioneer, a creator of ground-breaking documentary photographs. Her beloved grandson Luke, a British army captain, has inherited her habit of transforming reality. He and Anne set out to confront a mystery from her past among the Blackpool Illuminations - the dazzling lights that brighten the seaside town as the season turns to winter.


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NBA 2k21 MyLeague: Next-gen updates
If you love playing in NBA 2K in MyLeague mode, the next-gen updates should encourage an upgrade.
Visual Concepts and 2K Sports dropped their 22nd installment of the basketball simulation sports game NBA 2K21 in late 2020. Initially available for Microsoft Windows, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and Stadia, the next-gen versions for the new PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X and Series S consoles joined them in November 2020.
What Is NBA 2K21 MyNBA?
MyLeague has been a staple feature in NBA 2K games for some time, but it's a bit different for the 2K21 next-gen game. Now dubbed MyNBA, this game mode is a combination of the classic MyLeague, MyLeague Online, and MyGM modes with a few new features. Just like with MyLeague, MyNBA lets you make decisions impacting not just individual NBA players or teams but the entire basketball league. For example, you can draft impact rookies, trade a star player or free agent, and relocate teams at will. This game mode brings a few key differences worth noting.
New Admin Controls
Fans of playing NBA 2K20 and earlier editions in MyLeague mode will notice users have greater control in 2K21 next-gen's MyNBA mode. All the features of earlier modes are available, but users can turn them on and off to customize their gameplay. Users can now assign specific controls over various aspects of online basketball leagues. The new activity log also helps users keep track of their moves and transactions.
New Customize League Rules Feature
The customize league rules feature is brand-new for the next-gen 2K21 game. In the past, users had to sit through league meetings in the off-season to change game rules. They were also limited to just five rule changes each year. Now, users can change as many rules as they want, as often as they want. These rules govern team salary caps, player trades and contracts, foul outs, and the lottery.
The Ability To Remove Teams
For the first time, next-gen players can also remove teams from their league. A new addition to the custom league feature, it lets users create a league with as little as 12 teams or as many as 36. The ability to make a smaller league lets users recreate NBA competitions of old and focus on a smaller competition.
Greater WNBA Representation
The male athletes don't get all the attention in the new game either, with all 12 WNBA teams represented in NBA 2K21. For the first time, you can make all the same player moves with the female athletes that you can with male players. We first saw female players in NBA 2K19, but their role has been totally expanded in 2K21.
G League Returns
After being largely absent from NBA 2K in recent years, except for a few passing negative references, the G League has returned with full force in NBA 2K21 next-gen. MyNBA mode lets you play a full schedule of G League games. There are also full G League management options for nurturing the next generation of players.
How To Get the Most Out of NBA 2K21 Next-Gen MyNBA
Investing in a new-generation console plus a new game like NBA 2K21 isn't cheap, so you'll want to make the most of them. These tips will help reduce your learning curve and give you the best playing experience quickly.
Play on an HDTV With Gaming Mode
NBA 2K21 for next-gen consoles looks visually stunning, but only if you play games on a TV with high-definition resolution and some serious processing power. The best TVs have a gaming mode, which deactivates a lot of the picture processing functions to reduce input lag.
Spend Time Getting To Know the Game
Too many users get comfortable with playing in one way and never explore a game's full potential. These players end up missing a lot of what a game has to offer. Spend some time exploring the MyNBA mode and experimenting with different functions and features. See what adjusting your options changes and what you like best. Play with leagues of different sizes so you can see what feels most natural for you.
Turn On Automatic Updates
Developers will continue refining NBA 2K21 until next year's release. We already know the first release won't have its “Start From Today” function added until the NBA season starts on December 22, for example. Turning on automatic updates ensures you'll have the latest features as soon as they're available. Make sure you turn on both auto-download and auto-install in rest mode for updates as they drop.
Can You Carry Over Progress to NBA 2K21 Next-Gen MyNBA?
Unfortunately, you cannot carry over your progress from an earlier version of NBA 2K to the new NBA 2K21 next-gen MyNBA mode. That includes progress made on the NBA 2K21 standard edition in MyLeague mode.
NBA 2K21 Next-Gen's Injury System
The NBA 2K21 next-gen's injury system helps you feel like you're part of the action. The game uses advancements like the adaptive triggers and haptic feedback features on the PlayStation 5's new DualSense controller. Now when players collide, users' controllers vibrate according to the impact's severity and players' size. As players become fatigued or injuries impair their movements, users will feel more resistance on the sprint trigger. This clever change helps users really understand the health of their players and make the right changes to get the best from their teams.

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Bayer receives registration in France for Serenade
Bayer’s biological crop protection product, Serenade, has been granted registration in France for the first time.
The product is designed to protect against the effects of soil and foliar bacterial and fungal diseases. In soil uses, it is applied at planting or through chemigation. Serenade quickly builds a disease-protection zone around the roots of the seed or transplant. When used as a foliar spray, it acts directly on the disease organism itself, stopping proliferation. It is a liquid formulation, tested thoroughly under varying conditions and already used in many countries.
The registration in France covers foliar and soil applications on a wide range of crops, including oilseed rape, sugar beets, grapes, potatoes, fruits and vegetables. Farmers can tank mix it with other fungicides, bactericides, insecticides, herbicides or fertilisers and apply it using existing equipment.
Serenade is exempt from the requirements of residue tolerances due to its favourable safety profile.

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Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino is one of the best Arduino Beginner Kit for beginners. It includes one Arduino compatible Board and 10 additional Arduino sensors and all in one-piece of PCB design. All the modules have been connected to the Seeeduino through the PCB stamp holes so no Grove cables are needed to connect. Of course, you can also take the modules out and use Grove cables to connect the modules. You can build any Arduino project you like with this Grove Beginner Kit For Arduino.
In this resource roundup blog, we will take you into
- 1. Getting Started
- 2. Lessons, Tutorials, Courses
- 3. Feedback from the Community (keep updating)
- 4. Make Your Customized Arduino Board: Seeed cooperated with Upverter to bring you customization of the Arduino Board under $50.
- 5. Educational Discount
1. Getting Started
This is the wiki page for this product, which will show you how to use the product, as well as details about the software and hardware.
What is on the all-in-one board of Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino?
- Grove – LED: Simple LED module
- Grove – Buzzer: Piezo Buzzer
- Grove – OLED Display 0.96″: 128×64 dot resolution High brightness,self-emission, and high contrast ratio Big screen on a compact design Low power consumption.
- Grove – Button: Momentary Push Button
- Grove – Rotary Potentiometer: Adjustable Potentiometer
- Grove – Light: Detects surrounding light intensity
- Grove – Sound: Detects surrounding sound intensity
- Grove – Temperature & Humidity Sensor: Detects surrounding temperature and humidity values
- Grove – Air Pressure Sensor: Detects surrounding atmospheric pressure
- Grove – 3-Axis Accelerator: Detects object acceleration
- Seeeduino Lotus: Arduino Compatible Board with Grove Ports
2. Lessons, Tutorials, Courses
Once you installed the portable Arduino IDE from our USB Drive, you can find all the module demos in the Files -> Sketch Book on Arduino IDE, as well as all the module libraries that are already pre-installed.
- Lesson 1: Blinking with the LED
- Lesson 2: Pressing Button to Light Up LED
- Lesson 3: Controlling the Frequency of the Blink
- Lesson 4: Making the Buzzer go BEEP
- Lesson 5: Making a Light Induct LED
- Lesson 6: Sound Sensitive LED Light
- Lesson 7: Displaying Data on OLED
- Lesson 8: Detecting Surrounding Temperature & Humidity
- Lesson 9: Measuring Surrounding Air Pressure
- Lesson 10: Sensing Movement
- Bonus Projects
- Make Your Own Modules & Boards
We are keeping collecting various projects and updating resources made by Seeed team and the community. Don’t hesitate to let us know more kits you are looking forward to on our forum! Let’s take a look at feedbacks from the community so far. We will also keep updating this blog with more and more projects. Please stay tuned with us!
The perfect course for beginners who want to learn electronics and programming without worrying about wires.
Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino is ideal for beginners who want to learn electronics and programming without worrying about wires and loose connections.Dr. Peter Dalmaris
What you’ll learn
- Arduino programming
- Sensors to measure temperature, humidity, atmospheric pressure, light intensity, sound.
- How to use buttons, LED and potentiometer.
- How to use a graphics OLED screen.
- How to combine components and create interesting gadgets.
The main objective of this course is to teach you how to use all of the hardware that is included in the Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino in addition to a few extra components.
For each component, you will learn how to use it on its own, and then how to combine it with other components to create interesting gadgets and experiments.
The innovation of the Grove Beginner Kit is that while all of its hardware comes as distinct modules, they are already connected to the included Arduino via traces on the printed circuit board.The various sensors and actuators, even the bitmap display, are already connected and ready to use.
As a result, in this course, you will not need to do any wiring to use any of the components on the Grove Beginner Kit printed circuit board. This will save you a lot of time without affecting the quality of your learning.
This course is practical. You will learn by completing a series of mini-projects. Each mini-project is small enough so that you can complete it in a single session.
Most mini-projects guide you through a series of improvements so that you can gently learn new knowledge based on knowledge that you gained in previous steps.
This ensures that there will be no gaps in knowledge, and no frustration.
Also find out the full course on TechExplorations
3. Feedback from the Community (Keep Updating)
THE ODD BIT: GROVE BEGINNER KIT FOR ARDUINO (PART 2): FIRST LOOK
Using the Grove connectors makes it very easy to add additional sensors to your projects.Bu LARS KELLOGG-STEDMAN The Odd Bit
The kit comes with a wide variety of sensors, inputs, and outputs (see the Sensors and Input/Output sections, below, for an overview). To make it easy to get started, everything you see is pre-wired (via traces on the PCB) to the microcontroller. That means you don’t need soldering or connection cables to use anything on the board.
Arduino Learning: A look at the Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino
This is an excellent kit which is great value for money.By shedboy71 Arduino Learning
This is an excellent kit which is great value for money, it has very well written documentation which is great to see.
You can break off the modules and connect to other devices – there are grove interfaces for Linkits, Beaglebone, Micro:bit and Raspberry Pi. The fact you have a few harnesses means you can use these.
Design Spark: A First Look at the Grove Starter Kit for Arduino
It is really easy to get started and Seeed provide some fun introductory projects.By Dave Ives Design Spark
This kit provides a great introduction to the practical uses of an Arduino combined with various sensors and outputs. It is really easy to get started and Seeed provide some fun introductory projects. The amount of supporting material for the various modules on the internet means it would be easy to develop things further and build some more complicated projects.
Tech Explorations: Seeed’s new Grove beginner kit for Arduino: arguably the easiest way to get started
This is game-changing for classrooms, where most of the time goes to fixing loose or incorrect wiring.By Peter Tech Explorations
Seeed’s innovation is that they have connected all those modules to the Arduino via the PCB itself. On the PCB, there are traces that connect, for example, the LED module in the top-left corner of the kit to Arduino digital pin 4. The buzzer is connected to digital pin 5. The OLED display to the I2C interface of the Arduino. This is indeed very clever.
You can simply take the kit out of the box, plug it to any USB power supply (or your computer), and it will execute the factory-uploaded sketch that cycles through the various components.
I don’t really have any negative comments to make about this product and that is incredibly unusual for me!By Alexander Lang langster1980
Basically if I were looking to teach basic electronics and how to interface sensor breakout boards with an arduino uno compatible micro-controller I would purchase several of these boards. The examples provided work perfectly and unlike separate modules and development boards nothing can be easily lost or removed. One of the biggest complaints from teachers and students with teaching electronics is that parts go missing and get lost or broken or tidying up after the class takes as long as teaching the class. With this system both of those problems are solved. The price of the board at $19.90 or £15.38 is incredibly reasonable.
Make: Seeed Studio Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino | Make: DIY Projects and Ideas for Makers (makezine.com)
This kit is a great way to get started with Arduino without all the DIY wiring troubleshooting, that has often been a bit of a stumbling block.By Cabe Atwell Make
It’s probably a good idea to jump over to the Seeed website for the Grove Beginner Kit. What I always love about Seeed products is how quickly you can get up and running with absolutely everything explained to you on their site. There are a few starter guides that are easy to follow. There are even a few video courses that will hand-hold you through the use of all the hardware in the kit.
Getting projects started was a dream — so smooth and almost zero troubleshooting. Be sure you firmly plug the connectors into the sockets. That’s all I had a little issue in testing.
recantha.co.uk: Review of the Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino from Seeed
Overall, a very positive experience with this kit from Seeed and one I fully recommend, especially for beginners to the Arduino world.By Michael Horne recantha.co.uk
It’s great that they give you all the basics but they also give a few small projects where the components are used in combination. Imported libraries are used, and the instructions to install them are clear. I went through all of the tutorials and played around with the kit for quite a while – really enjoyed myself, learning some stuff about how to bring the components together using the Arduino IDE. I was impressed with the tutorials, as I’ve said before.
No spaghetti of wires which risk coming off at the slightest movement!By Denis Meyer Elektor
It is interesting to note that these Grove modules not only offer an easy start to the world of programming for sensors, but also that they are compatible with other interface boards apart from the Arduino base shield. They are available for more powerful boards than the Arduino, like the Raspberry Pi, Beaglebone, Mbed etc, with which you can re use them if you pursue your quest into the Internet of Objects.
An innovative way to get started with Arduino programming at a great price.BY JAMES BRUCE MakeUseOf
The Arduino language is already pretty easy to pick up, but the Grove Beginner Kit makes it even easier by getting rid of the fiddly cabling. And as you continue on your Arduino learning path, the Grove Beginner Kit grows with you, by literally breaking away parts and allowing to plug in other modules instead. At $20, it’s incredible value. In short, it’s the best Arduino beginner kit we’ve come across yet. — BY JAMES BRUCE MakeUseOf
An affordable and accessible kit to discover programming and electronicsBy Les Pounder Tom’s’ HARDWARE
Arduino may not be as powerful as a Raspberry Pi but with the Seeed Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino we have an excellent platform for learning. Using the kit as is means that we can introduce electronics at a gentle pace, and the Grove connectors are fantastic for when our confidence takes us further. The Arduino language is accessible, and with Seeed’s online lessons, we can get to grips with the kit in a short amount of time. — By Les Pounder Tom’s’ HARDWARE
My recommendation to STEM teachers, no matter what the level you are teaching in, to have a serious look at this well-designed, and extremely functional package. I am considering a rather large purchase of these to facilitate fast and easy entry into Arduino’s wonderful world. by Heikki Hietala Senior Lecturer of Haaga-Helia University
If you’ve been looking at getting into Arduino, but have been intimidated by the idea of having to learn both electronics and programming at the same time, then the Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino may be the answer. This kit makes it really easy to get started with learning how to connect and program a number of different sensors and output devices, without having to worry about breadboards, jumpers, and the smaller electronic components required to interface with the Arduino. — BY MICHAEL KLEMENTS
Should You Buy the SeeedStudio Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino?
So who should buy the SeeedStudio Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino? It’s an all-in-one starter set marketed to Arduino newcomers. Indeed, if you’re looking to purchase your first microcontroller, the Grove Beginner Kit is a phenomenal choice. For the price, you get a slew of modules ranging from LEDs, buttons, and buzzers to sensors. What’s more, if you don’t breakout the board and modules, you don’t even need to use the DuPont Grove cables. Even if you do, hookup remains intuitive enough. It’s hands-down the best beginner-friendly Arduino kit on the market. Aside from the unrivalled simplicity, the fact that the Grove is extensively well-documented with a breakdown of different projects that offer iterative learning makes it a best bet. — By Moe Long
The Arduino and components are each individually implemented in the Grove form factor. You can break them out of the circuit board and then use them as separate Grove modules and connect them using the supplied Grove cables. You can read how this works in the previous blog “Grove for Arduino: Temperature & Humidity Display“.
Overall, I think the Grove ecosystem is a good idea and well suited for people who do want to start as smoothly as possible. Naturally, in comparison to using a ‘normal’ Arduino and modules, the prices of Grove components are a bit higher. But in return, you get a full documentation for each module from Seeed Studio + an ‘implicit guarantee’ that the module will work with your base unit and code example. Moreover, the quality of the Grove components is very good — at least what I have seen from the modules on my beginners kit. — by Michael Schoeffler
Anyone interested in developing electronics hardware and dabbling in IoT is recommended to start with Arduino projects. This is because the average Arduino kit opens your mind up to the possibilities of building unique ideas from scratch with just a board, soldering tools, and electronic components. The Grove Beginner Kit is one such tool that helps you get started with Arduino. Here, its features, capabilities, and applications will be discussed in detail.
4. Make Your Customized Arduino Board: Seeed cooperated with Upverter to bring you customization of the Arduino Board under $50.
By utilizing the strong production chain of Seeed and the convenience of Upverter, prototyping has never been easier. Customize your own Arduino board for under $50, including design, PCB manufacture, components procurement, assembly, and international shipping.
- Step 1: Log into Upverter in Seeed via https://upverter.seeedstudio.com/ and open up Grove Beginner Kit for the Arduino template.
- Step 2: Delete the unnecessary parts and re-position the remaining parts that you need.
- Step 3: Save your file and place the order.
5. Educational Discount
Schools and educational institutions can get special 10% educational discounts on Grove beginner kits at our Bazaar! Please contact [email protected] to get a discount before purchase.
We will keep updating this blog, we are looking forward to feedback from you!
- What is your next project going to make with Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino?
- What Arduino boards you want to design with Upverter and Seeed?
- Any other components you want to add to the board for the next version of Grove Beginner Kit for Arduino?
Any suggestions and feedback are welcome! Thank you all for the like！


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Who needs Santa Claus when a TV star can do the job?
Mindy Kaling was a recent guest on Tory Burch's YouTube talk show, where the actress explained that her pal B.J. Novak has an unlikely acting role in mind for Christmas this year. Mindy said he intends to surprise her 3-year-old daughter Katherine and 3-month-old son Spencer by dressing up as a very sleepy Saint Nick.
"Her godfather is B.J. Novak, and he is going to show up and go to our living room, where the tree is, in a Santa costume," Mindy said about Katherine in the interview that was released on Dec. 18 but recently started getting media attention. "Just so you know, we're Hindu and B.J. is Jewish, so this is, like, cultural appropriation on our part."
As it turns out, the longtime friends and former co-stars on The Office have a complicated plan in place to bring holiday cheer to the little ones.
"This is the whole ruse that we're going to do, and this might become a tradition," the Wrinkle in Time star continued. "We're going to be baking cookies, and then all of a sudden, we're going to hear bells from another room, and I'm going to go, 'Kit, what do you think that is?' And then we're going to go over to the living room where we hear bells, and B.J., dressed as Santa, is going to be asleep on the sofa with a bag because he needed to take a rest."
In case anyone was wondering whether this intricate story line would be too much for a child to grasp, or even whether Katherine will realize that it's her godfather in costume, Mindy acknowledged that there might be some hiccups.
"Tory, it's so complicated why Santa was there, why he's taking a nap, but we're going to do that," the actress quipped. "Will she know it's him on some level? We don't know."
"The truth is that B.J. is so much more like family now than a platonic friend," Mindy said at the time. "He's the godfather to my daughter, he comes over like once a week. Sometimes he'll come over just to hang out with her."


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The Only Shooting Range Bag Checklist You Need Today
It is good for you to consider hunting especially because of how adventurous this is all going to be. Hunting season is one of the seasons that many people enjoy. It is going to be the perfect way to have a lot of experiences in nature. Making sure that you’re going to improve your shooting will be important. Becoming better will help you to be a more successful hunter. You only get one shot when you’re hunting in most of the cases. Because of a busy season, finding that it can be difficult is very possible and it is something that you have to think about. The packing of your shooting range bag should be something you look into. When it comes to knowing how to do this, you’ll always have to be very careful. You want to make sure that all the necessary items will be in the bank. You’ll also want to consider the strategies to save money in the process.
One of the things that you will notice is that there are different types of shooting range bags. These are going to be very good especially because it’s going to be quite convenient. Having a place where you’ll be able to keep the items will be important. Getting the right one and making sure that it is in the best condition will be an important priority. this is obviously not going to be a laptop bank. One of the things that you will notice for example is that you will have to put in all the necessary items in the shooting range bag. You want to make sure that you’re going to choose the best shooting range gun because that is going to be very critical for you. this experience is also going to be better if we have some extra magazines. Another reason why this is important is because you can also focus on keeping your gloves in the park.
Another important thing is to make sure that your also going to have the necessary supplies like a first-aid kit so that you can treat injuries. Things alike scopes and accessories will be there for you to consider because they are also going to be very good for the whole shooting experience. Even if you’re a beginner, this is something to always carry along. You can improve your schedule you take the time to learn more about all these important things.

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Bob Tucker performs on Our Ventura TV. [Recorded prior to the pandemic].
Bob Tucker has shaped the sound of such hits as Tupac Shakur’s “Keep Your Head Up,” “Pour Out A Little Liquor,” “Dear Mama,” and the remix “I Get Around.” He also recorded and mixed Kurupt’s “We Can Freak It” with producer Battlecat.
In the traditional R&B genre, Bob Tucker recorded and mixed The Temptations’ Grammy-winning album Ear-Resistible and platinum album Phoenix Rising. And he recorded the number one hit For India Arie, “I’m Am Not My Hair” which also was nominated for a Grammy. His flamenco remix of Angela Via’s “Picture Perfect” displays his guitar and production skills.
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