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John began writing Ranger’s Apprentice for his son, Michael, ten years ago, and is still hard at work on the series and its spinoff, Brotherband Chronicles. He currently lives in the suburb of Manly, Australia, with his wife. John Flanagan's The Outcasts is a wonderful book.
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In the Sanctuary of Outcasts tells of his one year stay Outcasts book, what he saw and learned, not only about our criminal incarceration system but about the history of leprosy, both the textbook learning and the sort A driven writer and entrepreneur, Neil White, played fast and loose with other people’s trust, manipulated money around in a way that was frowned upon by our legal statutes, and found himself a guest of the /5.
Following conviction for bank fraud, White spent a year in a minimum-security prison in Carville, La., housed in the last leper colony in mainland America. His fascinating memoir reflects on the sizable group of lepers living alongside the prisoners, social outcasts among the motley inmate crew of drug dealers, Reviews: As the first book in the Outcast book series, the UnMagician is a great start to what promises to be a highly entertaining book series.
Despite the fact that this book is targeted to the young adult, any age group that loves to be surprised by a very different approach can read The UnMagician.
Outcasts is the second book in the Safe Lands series and is the best of the three. It manages to take a breather from the action throughout most of the book to really give some rich characterization.
Because the characters of Levi, Mason, Omar, and Shaylinn are all in the same place, the four character narration really works better here as while we're changing point of views we're in the same story/5.
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Book Summary Four of the Outcasts don't really participate in class, and all five could care less about a group activity, so the fact that all of them actually go on the fieldtrip is something of a miracle. And when reality splits, and they end up in another dimension, you can imagine how badly they'll all.
About The Outcasts. From the author of the global phenomenon Ranger’s Apprentice. They are outcasts. Hal, Stig, and the others – they are the boys the others want no part of.
Skandians, as any reader of Ranger’s Apprentice could tell you, are known for their size and strength. Not these boys. Yet that doesn’t mean they don’t have skills.
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After falling victim to a humiliating prank by the high school Queen Bee, best friends and world-class geeks, Mindy and Jodi, decide to get their revenge by uniting the outcasts /10(K). Free download or read online The Outcasts pdf (ePUB) book.
The first edition of the novel was published in January 1stand was written by John Flanagan. The book was published in multiple languages including English, consists of pages and is available in Hardcover format.
The main characters of this fantasy, young adult story are. The Brotherband Chronicles: The Outcasts. Wolfwind emerged from the predawn sea mist like a wraith, slowly taking physical form. With her sail furled and the yardarm lowered to the deck, and propelled by only four of her oars, the wolfship glided slowly toward the beach.
About Outcasts United. A moving account of how a soccer team made up of diverse refugees inspired an entire community here in the United States. Based on the adult bestseller, Outcasts United: An American Town, a Refugee Team, and One Woman’s Quest to Make a Difference, this young people’s edition is a complex and inspirational story about the Fugees, a youth soccer team made up of diverse.
In The Sanctuary of Outcasts: A Memoir is a nonfiction book by American entrepreneur, publisher, and author Neil White, first published in Based on events in his life in the early s after he was convicted for bank fraud, it chronicles the eighteen months he spent in a minimum-security federal prison that was housed on the same land as.
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a brotherband of other outcasts. Like him/5(). The Outcasts is a American teen comedy film directed by Peter Hutchings. The film features an ensemble cast, starring Victoria Justice, Eden Sher, Ashley Rickards, Claudia Lee and Katie Chang. The plot follows a group of misfit teenagers who band together to.
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I really like this book. It is different then a lot of the other "super power" books right now and it was really fun to listen to. What did you like best about this story. Jun 09, · • The Outcasts of Time by Ian Mortimer (Simon & Schuster, £). To order a copy for £, go to write-mypaperforme.com or call.
Outcast definition is - one that is cast out or refused acceptance (as by society): pariah. How to use outcast in a sentence. Buy a cheap copy of The Outcasts book by John Flanagan. From the author of the global phenomenon Ranger's Apprentice.
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Apr 21, · Review: Outcasts United: A Refugee Team, an American Town User Review - Tina - Goodreads. The subjects of the book polarize around the game of soccer, however, the book is about the experience of a handful of immigrants, before and after their arrival to America, and their various 4/5(10).
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Extract taken from Outcasts By Claire McFall Published by Kelpies Edge. Tristan was already parked on Dylan’s bed. A bag of chips. That's all year-old Rashad is looking for at the corner bodega. What he finds instead is a fist-happy cop, Paul Galluzzo, who mistakes Rashad for a shoplifter, mistakes Rashad's pleadings that he's stolen nothing for belligerence, mistakes Rashad's resistance to leave the bodega as resisting arrest, mistakes Rashad's every flinch at every punch the cop throws as further.
Outcasts United is the story of a refugee soccer team, a remarkable woman coach and a small southern town turned upside down by the process of refugee resettlement. It's a tale about resilience, the power of one person to make a difference and the daunting challenge of creating community in a place where people seem to have little in common.Outcasts United Summary & Study Guide Description.
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It’s the spookiest season of all, so today and tomorrow I’ve got some fun Halloween reading recommendations for you. Today, it’s all about middle grade titles, and tomorrow I’ll have some YA recommendations.
Avery is looking forward to another summer at Grandma’s farm, at least until her brother says he’s too old for “Kingdom,” the imaginary world they’d spent years creating. Lucky for her, there’s a new kid staying in the cottage down the road: a city boy with a famous dad, Julian’s more than a little full of himself, but he’s also a storyteller like Avery. So when he announces his plan to film a ghost story, Avery is eager to join in.
Unfortunately, Julian wants to film at Hilliard House, a looming, empty mansion that Grandma has absolutely forbidden her to enter. As terrified as Avery is of Grandma’s wrath, the allure of filmmaking is impossible to resist.
As the kids explore the secrets of Hilliard house, eerie things begin to happen, and the “imaginary” dangers in their movie threaten to become very real. Have Avery and Julian awakened a menacing presence? Can they turn back before they go too far?
Zach, Poppy and Alice have been friends for ever. They love playing with their action figure toys, imagining a magical world of adventure and heroism. But disaster strikes when, without warning, Zach’s father throws out all his toys, declaring he’s too old for them. Zach is furious, confused and embarrassed, deciding that the only way to cope is to stop playing . . . and stop being friends with Poppy and Alice.
But one night the girls pay Zach a visit, and tell him about a series of mysterious occurrences. Poppy swears that she is now being haunted by a china doll – who claims that it is made from the ground-up bones of a murdered girl. They must return the doll to where the girl lived, and bury it. Otherwise the three children will be cursed for eternity . . .
Lilac Skully series by Amy Cesari
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But when intruders break in, Lilac realizes there’s a danger far worse than her spooky old house. No longer safe, Lilac will need to face her fears, trust herself, and make new friends that will change her life forever.
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The Night Gardener by Jonathan Auxier
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The Night Gardener follows two abandoned Irish siblings who travel to work as servants at a creepy, crumbling English manor house. But the house and its family are not quite what they seem. Soon the children are confronted by a mysterious spectre and an ancient curse that threatens their very lives. With Auxier’s exquisite command of language, The Night Gardener is a mesmerizing read and a classic in the making.
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Eleven-year-old Quinn has had some bad experiences lately. She was caught cheating in school, and then one day, her little sister Emma disappeared while walking home from school. She never returned
When Quinn’s best friend Kara has to move away, she goes on one last trip with Kara and her family. They stop over at the first hotel they see, a Victorian inn that instantly gives Quinn the creeps, and she begins to notice strange things happening around them. When Kara’s parents and then brother disappear without a trace, the girls are stranded in a hotel full of strange guests, hallways that twist back in on themselves, and a particularly nasty surprise lurking beneath the floorboards. Will the girls be able to solve the mystery of what happened to Kara’s family before it’s too late?
A Curious Tale of the In-Between by Lauren DeStefano
Pram Bellamy is special — she can talk to ghosts. She doesn’t have too many friends amongst the living, but that’s all right. She has her books, she has her aunts, and she has her best friend, the ghostly Felix.
Then Pram meets Clarence, a boy from school who has also lost a parent and is looking for answers. Together they arrive at the door of the mysterious Lady Savant, who promises to help. But this spiritualist knows the true nature of Pram’s power, and what she has planned is more terrifying than any ghost.
Goosebumps by R.L. Stine
The original master of scaring the crap out of children. Any books from this series are a great choice this time of year.
What other spooky middle grade book would you recommend? Drop some more titles in the comments below!
I would add City of Ghosts, Small Spaces, and Dead Voices.
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The Bichon Frise has been dated as far as the 13th century as a direct descendant of the Poodle and Barbet Water Spaniel. These dogs were traded extensively worldwide by the Spanish sailors eventually becoming a favorite in the French Royal courts in the 16th century.
Seen as a small sturdy looking dog approximately 6-12 kg in weight. The skull of the Bichon Frise is slightly round with a bluntly shaped muzzle. The tail is viewed as generally groomed in a long, curly appearance and positioned over it’s back.
Characteristically known for its black nose and round dark eyes and curly dense coat similarly to that of a poodle these dogs are generally cheerful and playful in their temperament. They have the tendency to be very well mannered sociable dogs who love human company and demanding of attention. They are intelligent, affectionate and charming and have been known to do exceedingly well in the company of small children and other animals.
Making the decision to breed the Bichon Frise dog is costly venture as the dogs require a rather an expensive cesarean sections allowing the dogs to give birth. They are also known to have general high maintenance health treatment costs relative to their skin, ears eyes and knees.
They have been known to generally suffer from patellar lunation, tooth loss, cataract and have been known to have a lifespan of anywhere between 12-15 years.
A lot of care needs to be placed on daily exercise for these dogs as they have been known to display unusual behavior patterns when not walked on a regular basis as they enjoy sufficient romp space such as those included in your local neighborhood park or backyard of your home.
It is imperative that owners do not allow the Bichon Frise to develop what is generally termed as “The Small Dog Syndrome.” This is an undesirable trait which if not careful can easily be developed in the Bichon Frise if the dog is led to believe he is a pack leader to humans. The resulting effect of this syndrome is the dog barking, and snapping extensively which are uncharacteristic traits of the Bichon. Rather one should exert and maintain an assertive yet calm attitude towards the dog during daily walks.
These dogs should be groomed every three to four weeks by a professional by trimming around the eyes and ears extensively cleaning the eyes especially to prevent staining. The dogs have been known to shed little or no hair making them perfect pets should a person have severe allergies.
It is important to note that the Bichon Frise are not dogs to be left in an outside kennel regardless of how comfortable the kennel is constructed. These dogs are of a social breed and will require you to keep them within the confinements of the home.
The cost of stud fees can cost as much as over $300 for a papered dog whilst keeping the female on a healthy diet enriched with premium food as well as enduring the puppies each receive their first shots can burn a severe hold in your pocket if you’ve not made preparations.
A Bichon Frise will generally go into heat every six weeks or thereabout and can be visible by a noticeable clear discharge followed by some bleeding. It is highly recommended that you do not breed during the first two weeks of her going into heat but rather wait until 10 to 14 days following the bleeding keeping the male away until this time period has passed.
The Bichon female will notify the male that she is ready for breeding by raising her tail upon scratching it. Once you can safely determine that she is ready you can then introduce her to the male for breeding.
Breeders have been known to carefully observe the breeding process as the female at times have been known to become injured by the male forcing the breeders to take hold of her upper body during the mating act. Separation of the dogs must not be done until the entire process is complete which on occasion can last between 30 – 45 minutes. After mating the dogs will eventually separate from each other and go their separate ways.
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Royal College and Gateway College will build on the excellent foundation they built by commencing an annual basketball encounter by playing their second game on Saturday, the 22 nd of September 2018. The skill, fun and the excitement that was witnessed in the inaugural game that went down to the wire will be remembered by many as one of the finest games witnessed in the recent past where Royal won by a thin margin of 46 to 43.
This encounter is unique in that a leading National School and one of oldest in the country and a Premier International School and one of the youngest in the island join hands to bond together in healthy rivalry and comradeship. Due attention will be paid to upcoming talent by including an under 15 match before the main under 19 encounter. The girls’ invitation under 19 game between Gateway College and Ladies College will add colour and diversity to the encounter.
Basketball is among the most popular sports in the world. It's a sport which encourages team spirit, solidarity and confidence amongst its players. With this in mind, it's an ideal sport to bridge gaps and bring the communities together and take forward Sri Lanka as a united and healthier nation.
Basketball was first introduced to Sri Lanka in 1917. In November 1950, the Ceylon Basketball Association was formed with John Exter, the Governor of the Central Bank, as President as there was a need for a strong controlling body to govern the sport with the increased participation in the game. Women’s basketball had been introduced in 1961. Royal College introduced basketball as a sport for students in 1958 and since then, they have produced several national and other level captains, players, coaches and administrators. Gateway though new, with a short history of 12 years with the sport, has contributed much by producing many boys and girls who have represented the country. In both schools, it has been a key sport developing the personality of students and acting as a feeder sport to many other games in the school to improve the physical and psychological skills of other sportsmen.
The annual encounter is played for the 'Alles-Gunasekara’ Cup named after two key personalities connected to the two schools. Late Mr. R.I.T. Alles, commenced his journey as a teacher of Royal College where he served for over 10 years. Mr. Alles did yeoman service to the country as the Founder Principal of D.S Senanayake College and later as the State Secretary of Education. Remembered by many as one of the finest educators, the country has produced, Mr. Alles is also the Founder of Gateway College. Late Mr. E. Christie Gunasekara a Royalist himself was a longstanding Vice Principal of Royal College and former President of Sri Lanka Schools Basketball Association who is respected for his unrelenting commitment to uplift discipline and standards of Royal College during his days.
The Royal team, whose Captain is Heshan Meethalawa has been playing together from their Under 15 days. Several players in the team were in the Under 20 Jathika Pasal winning team. Further, some of the team members played for the Under 18 National 3x3 youth basketball team. The Gateway team is captained by Aaron Fonseka who represented Sri Lanka in the South Asian Basketball Championship. Aaron was also the Captain of the Sri Lanka team at the Under 18 3X3 FIBA Asia Cup. The relatively young Gateway team reached the Under 17 ‘A’ Division finals for two years in a row and has to-date won the most number of 3X3 Basketball Championships held during 2018.
A joint committee including the Royal College Basketball Advisory & Management Committee and Gateway College Basketball Committee are organising the event and they are confident that it will create a platform for more children to develop their personalities through healthy competition and bring the communities of both institutions together, on and off the field.
Esteemed Monash University of Australia and Malaysia will be the Principal sponsor of the encounter. Adidas will feature this year as the sportswear sponsor. Also Papare.com (Dialog Axiata) as the digital partner has agreed to live telecast the event. Asiri Group of Companies will be Healthcare Partner and Hyperfactor will be the Digital Media Partner. The event will be held on the 22 nd of September 2018 at HSC Blues Basketball Court, Sri Sambuddhathva Jayanthi Mawatha, (Pedirs Park, Havelock Town) Colombo 05 commencing from 3.30 pm onwards.

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Italian commercial broadcaster Mediaset has acquired the former Cecchi Gori groups film library for Â17.5m.
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Dr. Paul Shupe earned his medical degree at George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington, D.C., with distinction. He completed his general surgery internship and orthopedic surgery residency at Naval Medical Center San Diego in California, followed by his orthopedic sports medicine surgery fellowship at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth in Houston.
Board certified in orthopedic surgery, Dr. Shupe specializes in sports medicine. His clinical interests include arthroscopic and minimally invasive surgery of the shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle. Follow up interview
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A view of the shore in the Rio Dulce region of Guatemala. The area includes eight biologically rich protected areas, where nonprofit groups and government officials are working to empower local residents to save one of the world’s most biodiverse zones.
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Salafi Preaching Movement To Appeal Against Sukuk Law
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The Egyptian Salafist group al-Da'wa al-Salafiya (Salafi Preaching Movement) will submit an appeal against the sukuk law (Islamic bonds), which was passed by Shura Council yesterday, to the Supreme Constitutional Court, said Abdel Moneim El Shahat official spokesman of the group.
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Do you ever try Kopi Luwak coffee?
Last year we were in Bali. We knew that Bali is The home of Luwak coffee, the most expensive coffee in the world. For our first breakfast in Kuta we found a small coffee shop near our hotel and we tried this special drink.
I don’t know…maybe we prefer Italian Coffee made in a classic moka ?
After coffee tasting and a balinese breakfast with chicken fried, rice and potatoes we decided to booking a visit to a coffee farm.
This is a particular coffee. The main factor of it’s high price is the uncommon method of producing such a coffee. It has been produced from the coffee beans which have been digested by a certain Indonesian cat-like animal called then palm civet or also civet cat.
This is the reason this coffee is also called cat poop coffee ? or civet cat coffee. The feces of this cat will be collected, finished and sold as kopi luwak. The short supply, in comparison with the high demand, the different taste and the uncommon production methods define the value of kopi luwak.
This coffee is produced mainly on the islands of Sumatra, Java, Bali and Sulawesi in the Indonesian Archipelago. It is also widely gathered in the forest or produced in the farms in the islands of the Philippines.
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The Notary Public is a government official who is authorized by state law to certify documents and take acknowledgments of the documents. They are also allowed to administer oaths and take sworn statements. In California, you can become a Notary Public by passing the appropriate notarial test. This guide will cover everything you need to know about becoming a Notary in the Golden State, including how much it costs.
What is a Notary Public in California?
A Notary Public is an official who is authorized by state law to certify documents and take acknowledgments of the documents. They are also allowed to administer oaths and take sworn statements. In California, you can become a Notary Public by passing the appropriate notarial test.
How to Become a Notary Public in California
In order to become a Notary Public in California, you will need to meet the following qualifications:
• Candidate age should be 18 years old
• The candidate must resident of California
• The candidate should not have committed serious offenses like murder, dacoit, and rape. You can check a list through Notary Public Disciplinary Guidelines.
• The candidate must undergo a Live fingerprint test for criminal background checks. The state department of justice provides the Live Scan locations in California.
The applicant must be required to complete a 6 hours training course, which is approved by the state’s office of secretary. And if your current commission expires, you also need to complete a 3 hours course to renew your non-expired notary commission.
You can check out approved education providers through the California state’s secretary.
Take a Notary Exam
All new or renewing candidates must have passed a written, proctored exam for becoming a notary public in California. This exam is conducted by a private Cooperative Personnel Service (CPS) and the passing mark for this exam is 70%.
You can check your exam details like- exam date, registration details, and other exam information through the CPS website. Or, You can contact them at (916) 263-3520 for exam questions like – where will the exam be conducted, what will be the timing of the exam, what documents will be required for the exam, etc.
These documents are mandatory in the exam
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- Payment receipt
- Notary application Form
- 2″x2″ color passport photo (not an actual passport, just the photo)
- Certificate of Completion from the Training Course
Note – You can get the notary application form from the state website. Your course provider will give you a certificate of completion at the end of the course.
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In the process, you will have to pay up to around $10 for fingerprint scanning but some private live scan locations charge up to $60.
Once you have met all of the above requirements, you will receive a written notification for your application asking whether you are capable of becoming a notary public in California. If you meet all the requirements, you can purchase your notary supplies from certified companies. When you have received your commission, you can purchase your ink stamp and well-bond journal.
The seal can be rectangular or circular:-
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In California, you must obtain a $15,000 bond from an authorized company to act as a notary. The surety signer promises that they will be compensated for damages if you fail to discharge your responsibilities honestly and diligently.
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Dario Franchitti sure knows how to take an emotional win. He earned victory in CART's final race in Rockingham, England and later anointed that series' first race on Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, wearing the ...
Dario Franchitti sure knows how to take an emotional win. He earned victory in CART's final race in Rockingham, England and later anointed that series' first race on Montreal's Circuit Gilles Villeneuve, wearing the #27 that was endemic to the late French Canadian.
This afternoon the Scot won the Indy Racing League's IndyCar Series season- closing Toyota Indy 400 on California Speedway's 2-mile oval, a venue that holds terse memories for the driver. It was here that he lost his best friend, Canadian Greg Moore in CART's 1999 season closer.
After taking the checkered flags, Franchitti made tire smoking doughnuts in the same Turn 2 area where Moore met his fate. It was the same thing teammate Tony Kanaan did last year here when he achieved his IndyCar Series title.
The race was held on a gloomy, cool afternoon that threatened rain (after a morning sprinkle) but never delivered until after the checkered flags. Franchitti, who prevailed over Kanaan by 0.117 seconds, didn't lead the most laps but he did have the point for 68 of the 200 tours.
It all came down to the last few laps after the fourth and final caution period ended on lap 192. "I could see Tony's car coming but it was difficult to see as he was coming pretty quick. We were working together," Franchitti acknowledged, "and we were starting to pull away from the other guys," something they'd done throughout the contest.
"It was a good team effort; we all worked together. You can help people around here," he continued. The victory was "a bittersweet win here because I lost a good friend here, six years ago," Franchitti confirmed.
After qualifying 10th, Kanaan led 29 laps of the contest and hounded his teammate and good friend to the end. "When you have a close finish like this it's crazy," Kanaan explained.
"When I went to upshift, obviously I was upshifting and downshifting and something hit me. I tried to anticipate but thank God my teammate won. If it was going to be somebody else, I was going to be really mad."
Coming to California Speedway each year always "brings Greg's death closer to the surface" for Kanaan and Franchitti, both of whom were extremely close to Moore. "This place has given me a lot of joy because I won my championship here last year and won my Indy Lights title here in 1997, but it also has sadness too."
Vitor Meira finished third for his fourth podium of 2005 and seventh top- five result. Starting in 13th the Brazilian noted his car "felt good from the start" despite the green and dirty surface after morning rain swept away any accumulated rubber.
"We got an excellent start and moved into the leader's pack," where he remained all afternoon. "We were always kind of going after the track today. We made a few changes with the front wing and that is all, so the car was really good all day long."
Scott Sharp finished fourth in the same car that took Adrian Fernandez to victory here last season. With his stated goal this weekend to finish in the top five for season-long points, the result gave the veteran his wish - he finished fifth, just behind Franchitti.
"The guys gave me some great pit stops as they have all year," Sharp acknowledged. "That has been a real strength for us. We maximized what we had and got the job done."
By finishing fifth, Sam Hornish Jr. secured third in the point tally, demoting Franchitti to fourth and ruining Andretti Green Racing's hope for a one, two, three sweep. The two-time IRL champ overcame a drive-through penalty on a pit speed violation, managed to lead a single lap and "battled back to get on the lead lap and bring the car home in fifth. I have to hand it to my crew - they did a phenomenal job all day and today's result was truly a collaborative effort."
2005 IRL champ Dan Wheldon led seven laps and finished sixth this afternoon but thought "it was kind of difficult for me today. I had as much understeer as I've ever had in a race car to start the race so I somewhat purposely dropped to the back. Fortunately a yellow fell just as the right time and we did three turns of front wing and it certainly made the car much better," Wheldon explained. He turned the fastest lap of the race on the 46th tour at 219.485mph.
Tomas Scheckter led the most laps of any driver, 80, yet settled for seventh at the close. "I think we missed a little on the restart gears, which hurt us at the end." Scheckter also had a "major push off Turn 2 and couldn't catch up to the lead guys," once he exited the lead a final time on lap 124.
Teammate Tomas Enge was the highest placed rookie in eighth, glad "we could finish the last race for the guys. I was so lucky today but it was a great run." He, too, overcame a pit speed violation but didn't lose a lap.
Helio Castroneves finished ninth on "a tough day for us. The car was very inconsistent so we worked on it throughout the race but never got it quite right. Scott Dixon rounded out the top 10 with a car that had a hole in its front wing by the time the checkered flags flew, rendering the 2003 IRL champion unable to turn the wheel.
Bryan Herta was the final driver on the lead lap in 11th, while Buddy Rice took 12th, one lap back. Jimmy Kite had a fine run to 13th, followed by Cheever Racing teammates Alex Barron and Patrick Carpentier. Roger Yasukawa was the final driver to complete the race, two laps back in 16th.
The first incident occurred on lap 30, when A.J. Foyt IV crashed in the second turn. In his final regular season League contest, the younger Foyt made a half-spin to the left and heavy contact with the SAFER barrier. He was assisted from the car and taken to Loma Linda Medical Center for a CAT scan, complaining of knee pain.
A second caution came at the close of the 50th lap when Bryan Herta's visor flew off his helmet at speed, creating debris on the backstretch. Kosuke Matsuura brought out the yellow a third time when he crashed coming into the pits. The final caution occurred when Danica Patrick and Jaques Lazier tangled in Turn 4 while fighting for 7th place on lap 184. Neither driver was injured.
"It was a tough day," today's winner acknowledged. "We had a reasonably quick car but we were very, very loose this morning in warmup. We did some changes to that and it slowed us down," Franchitti explained. "We just struggled with understeer a bit. My crew did a fantastic job and we didn't make any mistakes. You think somewhere as big and wide open as Fontana would be all about horsepower, but it's really a combination of the two. You have to get the car handling right here."
The tenth season of IndyCar Series competition is over and next year's campaign starts in another six months. Dan Wheldon earned the championship and Tony Kanaan finished second, reversing their positions from 2004. Sam Hornish Jr. took third, Dario Franchitti was fourth and Scott Sharp was fifth. Helio Castroneves earned sixth, Vitor Meira seventh, followed by Bryan Herta, Tomas Scheckter and Patrick Carpentier completing the top ten in points.

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A Novel Mechanism for Binding of Galactose-terminated Glycans by the C-type Carbohydrate Recognition Domain in Blood Dendritic Cell Antigen 2.Jegouzo, S.A., Feinberg, H., Dungarwalla, T., Drickamer, K., Weis, W.I., Taylor, M.E.
(2015) J Biol Chem 290: 16759-16771
- PubMed: 25995448
- DOI: 10.1074/jbc.M115.660613
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Blood dendritic cell antigen 2 (BDCA-2; also designated CLEC4C or CD303) is uniquely expressed on plasmacytoid dendritic cells. Stimulation of BDCA-2 with antibodies leads to an anti-inflammatory response in these cells, but the natural ligands for the receptor are not known ...
Blood dendritic cell antigen 2 (BDCA-2; also designated CLEC4C or CD303) is uniquely expressed on plasmacytoid dendritic cells. Stimulation of BDCA-2 with antibodies leads to an anti-inflammatory response in these cells, but the natural ligands for the receptor are not known. The C-type carbohydrate recognition domain in the extracellular portion of BDCA-2 contains a signature motif typical of C-type animal lectins that bind mannose, glucose, or GlcNAc, yet it has been reported that BDCA-2 binds selectively to galactose-terminated, biantennary N-linked glycans. A combination of glycan array analysis and binding competition studies with monosaccharides and natural and synthetic oligosaccharides have been used to define the binding epitope for BDCA-2 as the trisaccharide Galβ1-3/4GlcNAcβ1-2Man. X-ray crystallography and mutagenesis studies show that mannose is ligated to the conserved Ca(2+) in the primary binding site that is characteristic of C-type carbohydrate recognition domains, and the GlcNAc and galactose residues make additional interactions in a wide, shallow groove adjacent to the primary binding site. As predicted from these studies, BDCA-2 binds to IgG, which bears galactose-terminated glycans that are not commonly found attached to other serum glycoproteins. Thus, BDCA-2 has the potential to serve as a previously unrecognized immunoglobulin Fc receptor.
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21 October 2015
DON’T make the fatal mistake of leaving your dog in the car this summer.
Dogs are different to humans, they don’t have the same safety sweating mechanism that we have to stay cool. They can only perspire by panting and are consequently vulnerable to a sudden rise in body temperature during hot days.
If you think it is safe to leave your dog in the car, even with the windows open you are sadly mistaken.
The inside temperature of a car can reach over 50°C after just five minutes when the temperature outside is 32.5°. The testing also found that in less than two hours the inside temperature of the car reached 75°C. Additionally, having tinted windows, leaving the car in the shade or having a light colored car didn’t reduce the cabin temperature by a noteworthy amount. All of these tests were conducted by RACQ.
The RSPCA are running campaign about how dangerous it is to leave your dog in the car – “You could lose your best mate in just 6 minutes” http://justsixminutes.com.au/
It’s not just cars that can heat up in the summer months; people often forget how hot your house can get while you are at work.
Sunlight seeps into your house where your dog is and can quickly cause an unbearable environment that the dog cannot escape. Old houses with little or poor insulation and small rooms are more probable to reach dangerous temperatures.
What to look out for if your dog is overheating:
- Deep panting.
- Rapid Heart rate
- Dry or pale gums.
- Increased drooling.
- Heavy and rapid breathing
Arranging a cool environment for your dog to relax while you are at out or at work facilitates their comfort but more significantly their safety and survival.
How to help your dog stay cool:
- Always having a bowl of water available to your dog, that is not in direct sunlight
- have a couple of containers in case one is spilt over
- put ice in the water to keep it cool for longer
- Remove heavy quilts and bedding from your dog’s bed/kennel
- Keep blinds and curtains closed during hot days to stop direct sunlight entering
- keep a fan or air-conditioner on in an area that is likely to heat up
- If possible keep your dog inside
- If your dog is kept outside make sure there is a shady spot
- Be cautious not to overwork your dog, take it on relaxing walks or give it a break from walks on scorching days
- Walk your dog in the morning or early evening when the weather isn’t so hot
- Wetting your dogs paws and misty water on their face, this a great option as they control their inner temperature through their feet
What to do if you think your dog is showing signs of heatstroke?
Firstly take your dog out of the heat into a cool shaded area. Allow your dog to drink a small amount of cool water. Wet your dogs paws with some water and dampen the dog with a small amount of water, don’t drenched your dog with water as the body temperature may change suddenly which can lead to other problems. If your dog is showing no sign of improvement contact your vet or take it to a vet hospital.
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Time change The clocks have been turned ahead but I haven’t caught up – my body’s not sure when day begins; I wake before dawn and can’t recall if I’m early or late. Some clocks got changed, some didn’t. This one on my shelf still tells me the real time – as real as time can be; aren’t all clocks an illusion, made to say to the sun that we’re the ones in charge? I know someone whose watch is always wrong, and yet he can tell what time it is. I’d like to have that knowledge. I’d like to never be confused by worldly signs and symbols, always aligning my personal timepiece with the big one in the sky.
Lory Widmer Hess is an American currently living with her family in Switzerland. She works with adults with developmental disabilities and is in training as spiritual director. Her writing has been published in Parabola, Red Letter Christians, Kosmos Quarterly, Ruminate: The Waking, Christian Community Perspectives, and other print and online publications. She blogs at enterenchanted.com.

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Gr 9 Up—Set in a well-drawn fantasy kingdom that is home to humans, fairies, ogres, and witches, Princess of Thorns chronicles the early life of Princess Aurora, the briar-born child next in line to inherit her deceased father's kingdom of Norvere. Unfortunately, Aurora's grandfather chose an ogre as his third wife. After conspiring to bring about the demise of her husband and her son, Queen Ekeeta imprisons the rest of the family. Aurora's mother sacrifices herself so that Aurora and her brother Jor can escape, and they spend 10 years in hiding with the fey, but a disturbing ogre prophecy requiring a briar-born child makes the ogres hunt them tirelessly. When the prince is captured, she'll stop at nothing to save him, but doing so requires a risky journey across lands rife with spies and traitors. Using her fairy blessings, the princess is as strong as any warrior, but her blessings come with a dark side as well, and she fears that she'll never be able to enjoy a happily-ever-after. Compelling and action-packed, Princess of Thorns weaves in elements of classic fairy tales, such as "Sleeping Beauty," "Rapunzel," and "Swan Lake," while still telling a unique and compelling story of its own. The combination of adventure; lovable, complex characters; and a touch of romance make this a book that teens will be drawn to, especially those who appreciate strong female protagonists. The message of empowerment is well developed, and this cleverly conceived novel is a highly recommended first purchase.—Sunnie Lovelace, Wallingford Public Library, CT
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The story of Aurora has some familiar elements to it, as it’s a bit of a twist or continuation of the Sleeping Beauty fairy tale. Aurora is the daughter of Sleeping Beauty and her handsome rescuer, but her parents happily ever after never quite materialized. Aurora has grown up in a cruel and unforgiving world, and is forced into some pretty unfortunate circumstances. I thought Aurora was an amazing main character, and the bravery and strength she possessed was exactly what I was looking for when I started reading. She’s also a sympathetic character but I never really found myself feeling sorry for her, because she is just so capable and brave. Go on girl!!
I also found it really intriguing that she spent much of the book disguised as a man, not as a way to create an image of strength and capability to others, but as a way to disguise herself so she could accomplish what she needed to. Aurora is smart, strong and bad-ass and, thanks to her fae lineage, the woman knows how to handle herself in a fight! She reminded me a lot of Celaena from the Throne of Glass series and Scarlet from the Scarlet series, and because of that she’s earned a spot on my roster of favorite female fantasy characters.
As part of Aurora’s journey, she finds herself paired up with a prince that has his own secrets to keep and battles to fight. Being the bad-ass female that she is, Aurora quickly enlists Prince Niklaas’ help in her quest to rescue her younger brother and reclaim her throne from an evil queen, and they become a dynamic duo. It was pretty interesting to see their relationship develop while Niklaas is under the belief that he’s travelling with a man. Stacey Jay did a fabulous job creating layers in each of her main characters, allowing them to become individually distinct but even better together. Their chemistry was absolute perfection, and when Niklaas finally discovers his travelling companion’s true identity, things are taken to a whole new level. Don’t expect sunshine, roses and love poems though…this is a uniquely complicated relationship and I was totally sucked in to seeing how on earth Aurora and Niklaas’ relationship would evolve.
I’m going to be honest and say I wasn’t a huge fan of Niklaas’ at first. He was a bit cocky, a lot arrogant and totally clueless when it comes to women. But, as the novel progresses his character growth is absolute perfection, and by half way through the book I was alllll about him! I was rooting for Niklaas just as much as I was rooting for Aurora, and their individual stories come together so perfectly and this makes the novel that much more intriguing.
Princess of Thorns hits all the right fantasy notes and completely delivers in the world-building category as well. This is the first Stacey Jay novel I’ve read and I was completely blown away by how beautifully she presents the world in which this story takes place. Aurora and Niklaas travel far and wide, and each location was more spectacular than the last. I got completely lost in the fantasy of this world, making it so easy for me to get totally sucked into the story.
If you love romance and high-fantasy, I highly suggest Princess of Thorns be added to your reading list as soon as possible. It’s incredibly adventurous, beautifully written and totally delivers on the swoon, and if you ask me that’s a perfect combination. Maybe it will make your favorites of 2014 list as well!
I thought this story was great. The only problem I had was I wanted to smack Aurora and Niklaas through out the whole book, especially at the end. It's like get over it and get on with it. Other than that, I loved the story line. When Aurora had her powers from being fairy blessed, she was bad to the bone.
Aurora is trying to find an army to help save her brother Jor and fight the evil Ogre Queen Ekeeta. Jor is a prisoner of Ekeeta and being tortured to try to find Aurora.
She picks Niklaas up along the way and finds out he wants to marry Aurora so it will break the curse he has on him that will happen on his 18th birthday. He has no idea that he is traveling with Aurora because she is disguised as a boy, her brother Jor actually. It was confusing at first. I had to get used to them referring to her as a boy. And she also tells him to call her Ror for short so it's a little crazy.
Aurora and Niklaas spend some time together traveling and grow very fond of each other. He starts to care about Aurora as a brother. Aurora starts to have feelings for him but knows it won't work out. If she kisses someone it makes them lose themselves and become a slave to her.
Needless to say, there are some evilness going on, a little fighting, a few surprises that turn things totally around that I wasn't expecting. But it all turns out in the end. I really did enjoy the book.

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Hartnett ME, Key IJ, Loyacano NM, Horswell RL, DeSalvo KB. Perceived Barriers to Diabetic Eye Care: Qualitative Study of Patients and Physicians. Arch Ophthalmol. 2005;123(3):387–391. doi:10.1001/archopht.123.3.387
To address inadequate retinopathy screening at a largely indigent clinic and to explore perceived barriers, using qualitative techniques.
Responses were analyzed from structured focus groups of patients and key informant interviews of primary diabetic physicians and ophthalmologists at the Medical Center of Louisiana in New Orleans. The number of diabetic patients screened at the center from 2000 to 2002 was obtained by quantitative analysis of an administrative database.
Participants cited finances as the major barrier, while physicians cited inadequate patient education. Patients largely believed that diabetic education was adequate, yet there was a gap between patient education provided and their understanding. All sources agreed that poor access to care, particularly the 1-year wait for an appointment, was a barrier. No respondent mentioned constraints of the system to provide eye care to the number of diabetic patients as a possible barrier, despite the 1-year wait for an eye appointment and a 29% increase in eye examinations within 2 years.
Perceptions of barriers to diabetic eye care differed among physicians and patients, although both groups agreed that access to care was a barrier. A gap exists between educational material provided to patients and what patients understand. A large unrecognized workload stresses the capacity of the current system.
Yearly eye examinations are recommended for all diabetic patients to prevent blindness.1-3 However, studies4,5 indicate that far fewer diabetic patients receive annual eye examinations in the United States. At the Medical Center of Louisiana in New Orleans (MCLNO), 33% of diabetic patients received an eye examination in the 12 months before March 1, 2002.
To address low annual diabetic eye examination rates specific to the MCLNO, we used qualitative techniques that included patient focus groups and key informant interviews of ophthalmologists and primary diabetic physicians (PDPs). Qualitative approaches in systems research serve to understand root causes, reduce preconceived judgments,6 and permit insight into specific local or cultural stresses.7 They are a valuable adjunct to traditional quantitative research techniques by providing data unavailable through other approaches,6 and they help formulate hypotheses to forge detailed quantitative analyses. Few studies have used qualitative approaches of physicians and patients to probe into barriers to eye examinations, although some studies have been performed outside the United States or have used surveys of preconceived questions posed to physicians, patients, or both.8-12 The results of these studies have been inconsistent, in part because they have used different methods or have posed slightly different questions. Consistent, however, across several of these studies8-10 was the necessity for greater patient education about the need for annual diabetic eye examinations.
Analysis of the responses in our study provided a means to determine common perceived barriers to diabetic eye care. Some of these can be generalized to other indigent populations, whereas others are unique to the stresses of the MCLNO system and the patients served.
The MCLNO is the largest of 9 facilities within the Louisiana State University Health Care Services Division and provides mostly indigent health care for the greater New Orleans area. The eye clinic, staffed by 1 nursing director, 2 nurses, 4 to 5 technicians, and 4 to 6 resident physicians supervised by attending staff, works at its maximum efficiency in the current system to provide daily patient care. Approximately 120 patients are scheduled daily, not including emergencies. Newly diagnosed diabetic patients have dilated fundus images taken in the Diabetes Clinic 2 days per week that are interpreted by ophthalmologists.
The number of diabetic patients receiving annual eye examinations at the MCLNO from 2000 to 2002 was determined from the administrative database of the Louisiana State University Health Care Services Division.
To increase the rigor of our qualitative analysis,13 we obtained information from 3 sources: (1) structured focus groups of diabetic patients; (2) key informant interviews of PDPs, including primary care physicians, internists, and endocrinologists; and (3) key informant interviews of ophthalmologists. All participants were patients or physicians who worked at or received care from the MCLNO. The focus group format was chosen for patients to reduce bias secondary to differences in literacy among participants. The key informant interview was used for physicians instead of a focus group format to increase the likelihood of responses from busy physicians who work at different locations across the MCLNO system, including residents, attending physicians, ophthalmologists, internists, endocrinologists, and primary care physicians at Tulane University and Louisiana State University.
Focus group participants were recruited by word of mouth and flyers posted in the general medicine, eye, and diabetes clinics. An ophthalmologist (M.E.H.), a PDP (K.B.D.), and an experienced focus group moderator (I.J.K.) wrote focus group questions. To increase validity, 4 focus groups were conducted, each having 3 to 5 participants. A moderator (I.J.K. or M.E.H.) presided over each, with at least 1 comoderator present to take field notes. To increase the credibility of the data collection, the comoderator was an ophthalmologist (M.E.H.) or eye technician (N.M.L.) skilled in treating and managing diabetic retinopathy. To increase the likelihood of uninfluenced answers, patients were not recruited from any moderator’s clinic. Sessions were 1 to 2 hours and were audiotaped for transcription and analysis.
Initially, discussion focused on the level of understanding of diabetes mellitus and later delved into diabetic eye symptoms and disease, perceived barriers and incentives to diabetic eye care, physician-patient communication, and the understanding of diabetic eye disease and retinopathy. Specific questions asked what the medical profession could do to reduce barriers to diabetes care and eye care and to provide diabetic education. Subsequent focus groups were continued until answers became repetitious. The Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center Institutional Review Board approved this study.
A 12-question interview was sent by e-mail to 22 physicians (12 attending staff and 10 residents, comprising 9 ophthalmologists and 13 PDPs). Interview questions were open ended to stimulate diverse responses and were designed to address issues similar to those of the focus group sessions. Questions involved perceived barriers and incentives to diabetic eye care, methods used for patient education, physician-patient communication, and recommendations for improving care. Each completed interview was processed and made anonymous by a clinical coordinator who did not act as a grader and who assigned a unique identification number indicating a key informant as an ophthalmologist or a PDP. The key informant interview was limited to 12 questions to increase the likelihood of responses from busy physicians across the MCLNO system and to maintain similarity to the focus group format. Examples of questions include the following: (1) What are the factors that encourage your diabetic patients to keep their eye appointments? (2) What could you specifically do to remove barriers to eye care that patients face in your practice?
Descriptive codes for textual data14 were taken from focus group transcripts or the written responses from key informant interviews. Three independent reviewers performed the coding to improve dependability and reliability. Two (M.E.H. and N.M.L.) were focus group comoderators, and 1 (K.B.D.) was not involved in the focus group sessions. If disagreement existed regarding the coding, a consensus was reached. Coding of the focus group transcripts was compared with summaries of field notes created promptly after each focus group session. Codes for focus groups and key informant interviews were grouped into patterns, and common themes were discerned and rank ordered based on the central questions regarding barriers to eye examinations.
Twenty-nine percent (2145/7395) of diabetic patients received an eye examination in 2000 at the MCLNO. In 2002, the rate rose only to 33%, but the 4–percentage point increase represented a 29% increase (621 examinations) in the number of eye examinations, because the number of diabetic patients at the MCLNO also increased. When we included only diabetic patients eligible for free care, 40% had an eye examination. Approximately 10% of screenings were performed with fundus imaging.
Four focus groups were held from February through June 2002 with 17 participants (4 men and 13 women). We were restricted by our institutional review board from obtaining actual ages; however, some participants volunteered this information, and we were able to get a reasonable estimate of the age of participants from the transcripts. Ages ranged from 30 to 60 years, and most participants were between 45 and 65 years of age. There were 2 white, 2 Hispanic, and 13 African American participants (about 82% of diabetic patients at the MCLNO are African American). About one third of the participants reported having diabetes for 5 or more years; two thirds reported 1 or more comorbidities.
Approximately half of the participants knew of the recommendation for annual diabetic eye examinations from their PDPs or ophthalmologists. Participants generally lacked understanding of the rationale for annual examinations or knew what retinopathy was. The fear of blindness sometimes was an incentive to keep annual appointments.
Cost and finances were the most commonly cited barriers to diabetic care expressed by all focus group participants (Table 1). When specifically asked what the medical profession could do to improve the participant’s diabetic eye care, the most common answer was to provide money for insulin and other medications.
Most participants believed that they received adequate education about diabetes and cited their PDPs and ophthalmologists as the primary sources, with the drugstore and Internet cited as secondary. However, there was a common pattern observed from the transcript codes (patient insight, diabetic education, and knowledge of the disease) that indicated an erroneous or limited understanding about diabetes (Table 1). No participant knew that floaters or “spots” were an important symptom of severe retinopathy. Only one third knew that diabetes could cause blindness. Few knew what retinopathy was, and almost none knew that retinopathy could cause blindness and be asymptomatic. There was confusion about presbyopia vs diabetes symptoms. The most preferred methods of education were group settings, their physicians, literature, videos, and the Internet.
Participants cited the 1-year wait for an MCLNO eye clinic appointment as a barrier (Table 1). Participants were concerned that multiple appointments scheduled at one time caused some patients to wait all day to see a physician. Some patients expressed concern that their eye physician had so many patients to see.
Patients stated that the burden of diabetes and its treatment, especially insulin use, overshadowed concern about eye disease and the need to have yearly eye examinations. The burden was expressed as stress, fear, hopelessness, anger, and reduced quality of life (Table 1).
Responses were received from 13 PDPs (6 internists, 1 diabetologist, and 6 ophthalmologists).
Ophthalmologists and PDPs mostly agreed about barriers to eye care (Table 2). In contrast to the patients’ focus group statements, no physician interviewed mentioned patients’ financial limitations as a barrier to diabetic eye care. The most cited barrier to diabetic eye care was lack of patient education and knowledge about diabetes mellitus. Physicians addressed educational needs using similar methods, including model eyes, drawings representing the eye and retinopathy, images of the patients’ retinas, and written literature. Both groups expressed the need to address the patients’ complaints and to provide education regarding diabetic eye disease. In addition, both groups advocated use of medical terms when providing patient education, as long as they were explained. Some of the terms used were neovascularization, retinal detachment, and retinopathy. Although diabetes education classes were open to all diabetic patients at the MCLNO, only 1 PDP encouraged patients to attend them.
The PDPs listed personal issues (child care concerns, transportation difficulty, work, and forgetting appointments) second to education as a barrier to diabetic eye care, whereas ophthalmologists listed access to care next (long wait for appointments, scheduling problems, patients not having telephones or mechanisms for communication, and long clinic wait times). Primary diabetic physicians and ophthalmologists described physician-patient communication as a barrier. Both groups cited the importance of physician compassion to patients.
Physicians agreed that poor communication regarding patients existed between PDPs and ophthalmologists for several reasons: (1) medical records were not always available, (2) resident staff changed every 4 to 6 weeks, and (3) patients did not remember their physicians’ names. When asked what information one physician would like from the other, PDPs listed diagnosis, prognosis, and treatment plan, whereas ophthalmologists requested glycosylated hemoglobin, level of diabetic control, comorbidities, and overall health status. Although not specifically probed, there appeared to be a gap in the understanding of what each medical specialty needed from the other to maximize patient care. When queried about how to improve communication, the most common recommendation from PDPs and ophthalmologists was an electronic medical record or e-mail.
Patient and physician perceptions of barriers to diabetic eye care differed in theme and ranking of importance. The use of different methods (ie, focus groups and key informant interviews) may have influenced responses and therefore the trends noted. In both methods, we used broad nondirected questions that were similar and believe that our data have identified real differences in perceptions.
In our study, without prompting the participant with preconceived questions, financial burdens emerged as major barriers. When participants were questioned specifically about what health care providers could do to help with their diabetic eye care, respondents cited financial relief for diabetic medications, like insulin, as the single most important incentive. The financial burdens increased stress, which was believed to interfere with diabetes care and to outweigh concerns for eye care among some participants. However, physicians did not mention finances or the extent of their effect on patients as barriers to eye care. This supports the findings in a survey of health providers and administrators concerning barriers to overall diabetes care13 in which only 25% agreed that significant barriers included affording home blood glucose monitoring, special diets, and testing.
Physicians cited patient knowledge about diabetes as the most important barrier to eye care. Most patients believed that they had adequate education about diabetes, but focus group data indicated a gap between the perceived communication from physician to patient and what the patient understood. Although more than half of the patients knew that eye examinations were recommended, there was limited understanding of the rationale behind the recommendation and misunderstandings or little knowledge about retinopathy. Telephone interviews of a random sample of African Americans in New York10 and studies8,9 in Australia also revealed a limited understanding of retinopathy among diabetic patients and a need for improved education.
Ophthalmologists and PDPs acknowledged the importance of physician-physician and physician-patient communication and that significant barriers existed. It remains unknown whether patient compliance with eye examinations would be improved if patient-physician continuity of care were maintained. Improved communication between ophthalmologists and PDPs might also result from focusing the time spent on education provided to diabetic patients. For example, the PDP might provide eye education in general diabetic educational groups early before retinopathy develops, and the ophthalmologist might provide education later when retinopathy develops. This finding was also suggested after a study in Australia.6
Physicians and patients agreed that there were systems problems at the MCLNO, particularly the long wait from when the appointment was requested to the actual date. Patients feared going blind before the next eye examination, were confused about a 1-year wait for an important appointment, and distrusted that the physician’s recommendation and the system’s response did not match. However, no diabetic patient or key informant mentioned capacity constraints (number of patients per session needed to see >8000 diabetic patients per year) as a possible barrier, although several focus group participants commented that physicians seemed to have too many patients to see at one clinic.
Our results may be generalizable to other indigent groups that receive state-subsidized health care in which physicians have minimal input into the management and leadership. Our future studies will address the generalizability of our data to other populations. However, the present study raises unique differences based on local and cultural stresses within the MCLNO system and among the patients served. Our study highlights the need to use a process to determine the local stresses within a group to effectively and efficiently use health care resources.
Limitations exist when using qualitative approaches to research. Although efforts were made to include a balanced participation from both sexes, most of the participants were female. Those who participate in focus groups may be compliant with health recommendations, so we may have missed important information from diabetic patients who have not had eye examinations. Focus groups are not meant to replace surveys or larger quantitative analyses; rather, they provide unique information in cases in which quantitative approaches fail and can help formulate questions for later validation or to test future interventions.6,7,13 The key informants were chosen to broadly represent physicians directly involved in diabetic patient care at the MCLNO. Determinations of perceptual differences in barriers cited by key informants and the participants of the focus groups are representative of the MCLNO population and must not be overinterpreted.
Several suggestions emerged from this study. These include the following: (1) addressing patient financial barriers, as these are important and compound stress associated with the burden of diabetes; (2) developing a 1-page synopsis in electronic form to facilitate communication regarding patient care between PDPs and ophthalmologists and to improve the effectiveness of patient education; (3) scheduling and system changes at the MCLNO; (4) testing the effectiveness of patient education, including the understanding that patients have after their appointments; and (5) creating a glossary of commonly used terms by PDPs and ophthalmologists that would be available to physicians, patients, and staff to enhance communication.
Correspondence: M. Elizabeth Hartnett, MD, Department of Ophthalmology, The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, 5109D Bioinformatics Bldg, 130 Mason Farm Rd, Campus Box 7040, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7040 (firstname.lastname@example.org).
Submitted for Publication: September 26, 2003; final revision received June 24, 2004; accepted June 24, 2004.
Financial Disclosure: None.
Funding/Support: This study was supported by grant HS11834-02 from the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, Rockville, Md, through the Building Research Infrastructure and Capacity Program.
Previous Presentation: These results were presented in part as a poster at the 30th Annual Meeting of the North American Primary Care Research Group; November 18, 2002; New Orleans, La.
Acknowledgments: We acknowledge Shannon McNabb, MA, and the Louisiana State University Health Services Research Program for assistance and support, and Susan Massare, BS, CCRC, for her help in processing and maintaining anonymity of key informant interviews.


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