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Co Founder of Spock.Com
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by jaybhatti on 2007-10-28
The Clearstone team has a good combination of consumer internet balanced experience with business know-how.
David Stern is one of the most detailed and engaging VCs to work with. He takes the time to understand your business model and give proactive advice and introductions to the right people. He focues on the right issues.
William Quigley, given his deep experiences is really good at helping us think through strategic issues affecting the business. From business development to boardlevel decisions, William's experience and his mentality to do what's best for the company is really valuable.PRIVATE: Members Only
Great VC to Have - India & US Presense Works Very Well
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by Anonymous on 2009-01-19
I raised series A from Clearstone Venture Partners for my forth Company in India, and while I was spoilt for choice amongst VC's to choose from, (this was March 07) Clearstone truly stood out for me. Rahul Khanna - the India partner has worked in start up's as well as large business formats in the US and India and really understands the ground realities of business. He is well connected in India and funnels some high quality contacts and resumes to his invested companies. Sumant Mandal who is US based and also on my board has a vast experience of investing in start up's and imparts high quality of board guidance. His connections in the US often shine. The duo makes a great team and it's a pleasure having them as partners. They set the right benchmarks, are flexible, and while they ask tough questions, they also provide high quality of solutions to entrepreneur problems. They would be the ideal 'go to' VCPRIVATE: Members Only
Professional and Courteous
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-05-08
Met with this firm very recently and only have positive things to say. Our team was impressed with their team and their thoughtful approach to our presentation. They asked good questions and followed up with additional ones.PRIVATE: Members Only (361 Characters)
Phil Ressler
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by ricey on 2007-05-05
Phil has strong operating experience which is rare for a VC. He works most closely with Jim Armstrong and helps package his deals.PRIVATE: Members Only (490 Characters)
Peter Lee at Clearstone is Top Notch.
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by primefactor on 2007-04-26
Clearstone is an excellent firm and I strongly recommend Peter Lee who is an associate there. He is an extremely sharp guy that understands business and technical aspects equally well. If your idea/company is really good and you are having hard time with 2nd tier VCs, approach him. He will get it and if he likes what you are doing, you will receive a lot of hlep and he will become your champion inside Clearstone. You will need that help as top tier firms like Clearstone get way too many pitches every day. Watch out for him, in a few years he will be one of the big names in VC world.PRIVATE: Members Only
Vish Mishra is Useless
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by FounderBelle on 2007-04-17
Vish is all talk and no substance.PRIVATE: Members Only
La Fresh
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-04-03
Clearstone is a refreshing firm to work with. They represents the best out of the idealab concept and have a team that is an ideal combination of experience and motivation to succeed. Unlike some Valley VC's, their egos have not outgrown their desire to be involved and be truly helpful. They are well balanced with presence inside the Valley, LA and India. I have been impressed with their extended network and outreach.PRIVATE: Members Only (746 Characters)
Good Feedback
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by JamesMc on 2008-07-03
Their associate Steven called me out of the blue and wanted me to go through our pitch (we're in online content). It wasn't the ideal situation to be pitching: over the phone, no notice, but I went with it. Steven seemed to have a good idea of the space and asked some good questions and gave some good feedback.PRIVATE: Members Only (128 Characters)
Top of My List
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-01-15
For frame of reference, in the past few weeks I completed a successful Series B funding process where we were able to meet all of our targets. While I came into Clearstone with an introduction, I had no prior relationship with the firm or its partners. I can say without reservation that of more than a dozen firms I met with, Clearstone was the best experience I had. Jim Armstrong was prompt, professional and direct from the first meeting. No games, no posturing - just a professional investor interested in entrepreneurs and entrepreneurial ideas. The team we interacted with, including Phil Ressler and Anil Patel, were absolutely top notch - I would look forward to working with folks like this over the long term. One of the best pitching and due diligence experiences I have ever had - I highly recommend Jim and Clearstone if you are pitching a big idea.
I was not solicited by anyone to write this review.PRIVATE: Members Only (96 Characters)
Hungry, No Nonsense, Entrepreneur Friendly
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by naval on 2007-03-22
Easy to work with, move quickly, believe in and back entrepreneurs. I go to Jim Armstrong *first* with any deals or funding requirements. Yes, they're not as branded, but in general branded VCs are very controlling.PRIVATE: Members Only (126 Characters)
Very Strong Firm
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-03-21
These guys are great to work with. They genuinely care about building great businesses and don't sweat the small stuff. Negotiation was concluded with a handshake over dinner and then sent to lawyers for processing. They are very entrepreneur-friendly, get to yes (or no) fast and believe that management is key.PRIVATE: Members Only (288 Characters)
Great Fund: Solvency Issues
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-12-03
There is no question that Clearstone is a top tier fund in an under-served market. Word on the street is that they have been trying to close a new fund for too long, and the firm is facing solvency issues.PRIVATE: Members Only (178 Characters)
Good Quick No, and Thoughtful Comments
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by KuH on 2008-08-13
Just pitched William Quigley. He listened well, asked questions when he didn't understand, and focused in on key issues well. I also appreciated the honest feedback on what the key issues were with our pitch.PRIVATE: Members Only (314 Characters)
Had Choices; Glad I'M with Clearstone
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by sv on 2007-04-19
Clearstone and specifically William Quigley have been relentless supporters of my company. Clearstone thinks big and helps bolster early stage ideas into standalone businesses. I interact with a few of the portfolio companies and everyone feels the same way. Quigley is a great guy, deeply interested in the dynamics of the business and has seen just about everything before. This is important because he is the type of guy that just wants things on the table so they can be addressed. If you can get in I'd seriously consider going this direction.PRIVATE: Members Only (621 Characters)
Great Firm that Really Backs Their Entrepreneurs
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by Max232 on 2007-03-24
Jim Armstrong gets behind big ideas and doesn't flinch when the going gets tough. It's been a pleasure to have him as my investor and board member. The extended team at Clearstone has been very generous with their time and relationships.PRIVATE: Members Only
CEO Portfolio Company
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-03-23
Bill Elkus has been very helpful to me in thinking through issues I face as a CEO of an early stage company. I particularly appreciate his sharing of thoughts on how different constiuents (investors, me as CEO, founders, employees) will view a situation versus having a narrow "investor" point of view. The broader team at Clearsotne has also been extremely helpful providing our company great connections to people and comapnies that have been helful.
Big thumbs up on Bill and the firm.PRIVATE: Members Only
Great Team
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by anonymous on 2007-03-19
These guys are very easy to work with and a great track record.PRIVATE: Members Only
Very Slow to Respond
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by Wentil on 2012-07-16
Not Interested in Social Network Plays
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by Anonymous on 2010-01-07
These guys have a great portfolio but are not sure of facebook application based startups. I got a quick response and they said they are uncertain of exits for these kinds of plays.PRIVATE: Members Only
Pitched Steven, Sumant & Dave
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by kickinit on 2008-11-01
Really liked Sumant, helped we had a mutual and although meeting went well, initially found Steven a little arrogant and follow-up pitch to Dave, he was definitely arrogant. Still, pitches went really good. Didn't think we could pitch the product any better, alas, they took a pass.PRIVATE: Members Only (170 Characters)
Interested but Not Ready to Talk Seriously
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by rcwhiting on 2008-04-07
Liked the Team, Disagree with Their Business Mo
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-03-23
I had an introduction to them and really liked them. They took the time to do the right research and asked good, intelligent questions.PRIVATE: Members Only (334 Characters)
Your Mba School VC
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by Anonymous on 2008-02-21
We pitched to Sumant, This guy has no technical clue, he kept asking boiler plate MBA school questions. Also no real world logic either. I wish he would have invited a technical guy along. Stay away on Semi-space from these guy's.PRIVATE: Members Only
Who is in Charge?
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-12-19
Clearstone is widely regarded as one of the best funds in Southern California. Jim Armstrong is clearly the reason. Jim is a great guy. The problem is that Jim often refuses to take a stand with his partners. Bill E. and William Q. are fundamentally different personalities and have a very different view from Jim. As a result it is tough to understand who is really in charge and who you should pitch. Going to Clearstone without having Jim involved would be a mistake but keep in mind that you *also* need to spend time with the other partners. They are smart investors with a relatively good track record and reputation. They are just a bit quirky. I also think that this issue will get better in time as Jim takes a more prominent role and gets more comfortable taking a firmer stand with his partners.
On a personal note, everyone at Clearstone is very nice. They are smart and can be great validation in addition to a good long term investor. They tend to be a bit emotional at times (so be sensitive to this) and they do have a bad habit of going dark for weeks at a time which is always extremely frustrating when you are trying to close a financing.PRIVATE: Members Only
Not a Good Experience
Fund: Clearstone Venture Partners
Posted by Anonymous on 2007-08-22
Vish was quick to respond and fixed up a time to interact. Never called up at the appointed time and the secretary mailed to indicate that he was busy. Then finally called after an hour only to say that he is running late for another meeting. Less than 10 min chat with no response later.PRIVATE: Members Only (338 Characters)


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NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Behind a solid starting pitching performance and timely hitting, the Lipscomb baseball team topped Butler 9-8 on Sunday afternoon at Ken Dugan Field at Stephen L. Marsh Stadium in Nashville.
Lipscomb (5-7) sophomore starter Will Blalock put the Bisons in position to win with a strong six-inning shutout performance. The righty fanned nine batters and allowed only four hits and two walks before exiting.
"We played a great game," said Lipscomb head coach Jeff Forehand. "Will pitched great and (Griffin Moore) got a big hit at the end of the game. I can't say enough about Burstrom. He came in and gave us a huge lift and was lights out."
Blalock would fail to get the win however as the Bulldogs (4-5) took advantage of control issues by Lipscomb relievers to plate eight runs on only two hits in the seventh inning to take an 8-5 lead.
Despite being down 2-0 in the series, the Bisons refused to lay down however and answered right back with a run in the bottom of the seventh and then three more in the eighth to avoid the sweep.
Sophomore first baseman Moore got things started off in the seventh with a double down the right field line before taking third on a groundout by senior designated hitter Aaron Sandoval. Moore would then score his second run of the afternoon on a wild pitch to pull the Bisons within two runs.
Senior centerfielder Zach Lowery opened the eighth with a double of his own before sophomore second baseman Noah Chandler reached on an infield single to give LU runners on the corners. Sophomore shortstop Joey Cecere followed Chandler's infield base hit with one of his own and Lowery raced across the dish to make it an 8-7 game.
With a pair of strikeouts it looked like the Bulldogs might escape with the lead intact but Moore stepped up and delivered a two-out single up the middle that scored both Cecere and Chandler as the Bisons took the 9-8 lead.
Senior reliever Tyler Burstrom, who had come on to get the Bisons out of the jam in the seventh, came out in the ninth inning and earned his first win of the season by fanning the side.
On the day, Lipscomb scored runs in seven of the eight innings including solo home runs by Drew Adams and Chandler.
Burstrom picked up the win working the final two and one-thirds innings. The veteran struck out five total Bulldogs and did not allow a walk or a hit. Chase Byerly took the loss for Butler allowing three runs and four hits in one inning of work.
Lipscomb makes the short trek to Middle Tennessee on Tuesday for the first road trip of the 2013 season. First pitch is set for 3 p.m. in Murfreesboro.

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If that organic yogurt you've switched to just feels all-around healthier than its non-organic counterpart, it's possible you may be under the powerful sway of its "organic" label, suggests a new study.
The study was published early online today in Food Quality and Preference.
Researchers went to a mall and laid out pairs of three foods: yogurt, cookies, and potato chips. Each pair of foods was identical to one another. The only difference between the two foods was its packaging. One yogurt, cookie and potato chip packaging prominently displayed that the item was organic. (All were actually organic.) None of the items featured brand names and the packaging was designed to appear similar.
Yet after the 115 participants tasted each pair of foods, one after the other, they judged the organic yogurt and cookies as having fewer calories than its twin. For example, the shoppers estimated the organic cookie had on average 48 fewer calories than the conventional. Read more… "Study: Organic Foods Just Seem More Nutritious"


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Be sure to check out the Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2017.
Technology is constantly evolving and maturing. It moves from a nascent, undefined entity to one that is widely accepted and becomes so commonplace that we wonder how we ever functioned without it. Mobile and cloud are two prominent examples of such a journey. From businesses to individual consumers, everyone is connected to everyone, everywhere, all the time.
Newer technologies such as smart devices, IoT, software-defined everything and 3D printing are also making headway in their mainstream adoption. So much so that recently, two students from a British Columbia school used a classroom 3D printer to create a mini wheelchair for a formerly feral kitten who lost it legs shortly after birth. The possibilities for where these technologies will take us and how they can impact our lives are endless.
Gartner recently released its list of the top 10 strategic technology trends for 2016. Gartner defines these trends as those with the potential for having a significant impact on the organization. Factors that denote significant impact include a high potential for disruption to the business, end users or IT; the need for a major investment; or the risk of being late to adopt.
"Gartner's top 10 strategic technology trends will shape digital business opportunities through 2020," said David Cearley, vice president and Gartner Fellow.
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- FIFA president sparks anger by declaring that racism is not an on-pitch problem
- Sepp Blatter has a history of causing controversy with his public comments
- World football's ruling body has been tainted by charges of corruption during his reign
Sepp Blatter's controversial comments about racism in football are the latest in a long line of incidents that have embarrassed the FIFA president in the past decade.
From matters such as accusations of financial mismanagement and corruption at world football's governing body, to his infamous declarations on homosexuality, women footballers, marital infidelity and sporting slavery, the 75-year-old is rarely out of the headlines.
Blatter, now in his fourth and final term of office, has vowed to clean up FIFA's image but his legacy will forever be tainted by his public outbursts.
CNN takes a look at some of his more memorable statements, and the controversial moments of his reign as head of one of the planet's most powerful organizations.


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It's Memorial Day weekend as I write this; the sun is out, and the weather is warm and steamy. Iced peach tea is available out by the saltwater pool, which is warming up in the sun. Still a bit chilly for me, but we have had guests enjoying a dip this weekend. The warm weather has also led guests to inaugurate the new central air conditioning we had installed in the rooms last fall. No more window units to block the view or create white noise! Each room has individual controls, too.
We've been working with Bill Cusick Productions to make over the virtual tours of our guest rooms and turn them into easily-accessable videos. Look for them very soon on our website. In the meantime, Bill also created a video overview of A Butler's Manor which features Chris and me telling a bit about what we try to create for our guests. Chris did just fine (remember, he cut his television teeth recently appearing with Scott Ross to review the remake of the movie "Arthur"), but me? Let's just say I am waaay out of practice when dealing with anything involving audio. Still, we are very pleased with the final product (Bill is a great editor!). Here's a sneak preview of the overview. Tell us what you think!
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Look ahead to the lineup of fall performances in Hampton Roads, and you'll discover an amazing breadth of talent from both visiting artists and regionally based arts organizations. Pop culture junkies as well as those who gravitate toward more serious fare will find plenty to savor.
Here's a look at some highlights of the coming months:
"Fences," Virginia Stage Company, Sept. 25-Oct. 14.
Winner of the 1987 Pulitzer Prize, "Fences" is the best known of playwright August Wilson's Pittsburgh Cycle of 10 plays about the African-American experience. Each one focuses on a different decade in the 20th...


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Batman: Arkham Origins features an expanded Gotham City and introduces an original prequel storyline set several years before Batman: Arkham Asylum and Batman: Arkham City.
Taking place before the rise of Gotham City's most dangerous
criminals, villains and assassins, players will meet many important
characters for the first time.The game showcases a young, raw, unrefined Batman as he faces a
defining moment in his early career as a crime fighter that sets his
path to becoming the Dark Knight. As the story unfolds, witness
identities being formed and key relationships being forged.
Conflicting reports of the suspect range from a highly trained individual or group of individuals, to allegations of a "large winged creature." Sporadic sightings were first reported two years ago, though frequency of sightings is up 80% in last six months. Limited photographic and forensic evidence suggests a single individual - a white male adult - utilizing a dark, militarized armor with unexplained high mobility.Various statements indicate the suspect is armed with hi-tech weaponry and tools, which may allow for rapid deployment and navigation between buildings. Unsubstantiated claims indicate the suspect employs unlicensed low-flying aircraft.Multiple outstanding warrants for "The Batman" exist, including: assault with a deadly weapon against both criminals and law enforcement officers, breaking and entering, carrying a concealed weapon, interfering with a crime scene, and fleeing the scene of a crime. Considered armed and extremely dangerous. Multiple cases of resisting arrest have proven suspect both an expert hand-to-hand combatant and evasion specialist.
Gotham City business owner Roman Sionis is alleged to be one of the city's most powerful crime lords, though no convictions have ever been made. Sionis maintains several "legitimate" businesses - many of which are believed to be fronts for illegal operations. Notable businesses in his portfolio include: Janus Cosmetics, Gotham Merchants' Bank, and the now-defunct Sionis Steel Works. Sionis has been charged with embezzling city funds, murder, racketeering, distribution of illegal narcotics, and other offenses, but never convicted. In previous trials, witnesses for the prosecution have been known to recant, die, or disappear. Investigation is ongoing.
FBI files link Slade Wilson to the assassination of various offshore dictators and business people. Less is known about his domestic activities. Additional skills include: Weapons expert. Demolitions expert. Close quarters combat. Ambush techniques.Following his military service, Wilson worked for various private military contractors before striking out on his own - and allegedly becoming one of the highest paid contract killers in the world, specializing in high profile assassinations.CONFIRMED METAHUMAN STATUS - experimental speed and strength enhancements of unknown origin. Suspect should be assumed to be armed with multiple weapons, and considered expert with edged weapons, firearms and explosives. Distinguishing characteristics include an impaired right eye, graying hair, and orange accented black body armor.
The fugitive known as "Bane" is currently on the run and wanted by the sovereign government of Santa Prisca following a prison break from Pena Duro penitentiary. While no records have been found to substantiate this, rumors allege Bane was born and raised within the prison walls. Bane is believed to be travelling with a large group of mercenaries who refer to themselves only as "Followers".Bane is rumored to have larger-than-normal size and extraordinary strength - though this is believed to be as a result of his abuse of performance enhancing drugs. Witnesses report observing temporary changes in musculature and bone structure in certain circumstances, but without physical proof this is regarded as unreliable testimony.Individual is deemed extremely dangerous - and as cunning as he is physically strong. While he is often armed, his extreme physical strength is considered a deadly weapon even when he is unarmed.
Prior to his dishonorable discharge, Lawton received "Expert" level Army Marksmanship Qualification Badges in all AR670-1 weapon categories. Academy instructors remarked that he didn't find directly hitting targets a challenge and has a tendency to insert his own additional requirements in order to "make things interesting".Little is known about Lawton since his discharge, though he is a suspect in connection with several murders and assassinations, all of which involved uniquely complex ballistic scenarios at long range.Federal and Interpol warrants have been issued but never served, and Federal warrants alternate between valid and rescinded. Lawton should be considered armed and extremely dangerous. Known for high-risk tactics to decrease his survivability and increase difficulty of any task at hand. It is highly likely that Lawton harbors a death wish - consider this when engaging the suspect.
"Copperhead" is a possible group identity or floating moniker.Initial reports of a contract killer using the name "Copperhead" have appeared in various South American Criminal Databases. Reports were, however, inconsistent: conflicting intelligence suggests "Copperhead" may be a pair or even a group of individuals, both male and female, operating under the pseudonym. Analysts suggest Guatemala is the center of operations of this identity.Consistent elements include snake-themed tattoo markings, and non-restrictive garment to aid with agility. At least two known suspects have been known to avoid wearing footwear.Some elements are consistent across all reports, and will be represented here. All reports indicate the killer is highly mobile, with an extremely flexible physiology. Case detectives suggest that the individual uses this ability to gain access to structures via small accessways, vents, and construction imperfections. Attributed killings are consistently either asphyxiation, fracture of the cervical vertebrae, or death through the application of exotic poisons.
Earlier reports flagged suspect as graffiti artist with an anti-authority/anarchist leanings. Suspected of organizing radical protests, occupying public spaces and erecting tent cities, and other public disturbances. Uses social media and hacktivism to harass political figures, business leaders, and peace officers. Targets individuals and organizations of financial success or prominence. Reports of recent radicalization from undercover officers. Acquisition of well-known precursors suggest attempts at manufacturing explosive devices. Anarky is wanted on charges of trespassing, destruction of public property, destruction of government property, and unregistered demonstrations. Has been added to domestic terrorist watch
Unstable, erratic individual with advanced weaponry and demolition skills. Lynns is equipped with a military-grade flamethrower and custom light assembly acquired from an unascertained source. Has been alleged to steal chemical materials in bulk - aviation fuels, various chemical primers, and restricted reagents that suggest a specific chemical requirement for both the flight fuels and his incinerator device.His source files denote extensive psychological issues. Top level summary is that Lynns displays a total disregard for his well being at a level that would be classified as irrational. Extreme disregard for his own safety - this has caused or is symptomatic of the degree of burns he has suffered across his entire body. Training in pyrotechnics means that Lynns is skilled in the construction of incendiary devices, both handheld "pipebomb" size and large-scale demolition level charges.
Initially affiliated with various street gangs and suspected of opportunistic fencing, Cobblepot is now believed to be the mastermind of an underground arms trade business. Additional alleged illegal businesses include a city-wide gambling ring, international arms smuggling, racketeering, and murder. Recent rumors also have him running an underground, unlicensed fighting ring. Several warrants exist for Cobblepot's arrest, but he has never been served, due to a highly secretive off-the-grid lifestyle. Cobblepot's name is not on the lease for any of his businesses, he owns no property, and pays no bills in his own name.Of note: The only transaction Cobblepot has been officially associated with was the purchase of the Final Offer, an aging Somaliland-registered freighter believed to operate in U.S. waters.
Black sheep of the well-known Falcone family; medical records indicate a history of mental instability. Extent of his involvement in the family's alleged criminal activities is unknown. Psychological records curated by Blackgate psychologist Hugo Strange suggest Falcone suffers from dissociative identity disorder. Though not currently under active investigation, the department psychologist has issued mental health warnings: it's only a matter of time before he snaps.
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San Juan Basin Health Department has confirmed that a feral cat from the Pagosa Springs area has tested positive for plague.
The animal was taken to a veterinary office and a specimen was sent to a state lab for testing. No humans have been infected.
Plague is endemic in the southwestern Colorado community and throughout the western United States. It exists within the natural, complex cycle of wild rodents and rabbits and their fleas.
Infected domestic animals generally have a history of outdoor exposure in rural areas. Free roaming pets have been increasingly implicated in human cases as they bring infected fleas into the home.
Sudden die-offs in prairie dog or other rodent populations may signal a plague risk in a given area. Residents who observe these population drops should contact the Health Department immediately at 264-2409.
Cats are highly susceptible to plague. Typical symptoms for cats are fever, lethargy and swollen lymph nodes. Seek professional veterinary care for such animals and do not handle suspiciously sick pets without gloves. Cats may transmit plague through transporting infected fleas into the home, bites, scratches and contact with infected tissue.
Plague can develop into pneumonic plague and be spread at that point by cats through respiratory droplets. Dogs are highly resistant to plague and do not transmit plague directly, but can transport infected fleas into the home.
Prevent plague in both cats and dogs by using approved flea control products. For more information on flea control for pets, contact your veterinarian.
The incubation period for human plague is two to six days. Typically, symptoms include swollen lymph nodes, sudden onset of fever or chills, severe headache, muscle aches, nausea, vomiting and general feeling of illness. Human plague can be treated successfully and cured if it is diagnosed early. Consult a physician if sudden, unexplained illness occurs.
To prevent human plague infection, do not feed or entice any rodent, rabbit or squirrel. Avoid contact with sick and dead rodents, prairie dogs, rock squirrels, rabbits and feral cats. Remember to protect yourself and your pets from exposure to fleas.
For more information on plague, visit San Juan Basin Health Department's website: www.sjbhd.org.


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The MCCarty Center is OKlahoma's center
of excellence in the Care and treatment of
children with developmental disabilities.
As a pediatric rehab hospital, the MCCarty
Center specializes in complex cases of devel-opmental
disabilities. We are the ornv hospi-tal
of our Kind in OKlahoma.
At the MCCarty Center we hetp Children
with developmental disabilities learn to move,
eat, plaYand communicate better. We Offer
a positive envlronrnene where Children are
encouraged and empowered.
Our staff shares a wealth Of experience and
uses the most Current rehabilitation tech-niques
to bring OUt the best in our Kids.
The MCCarty Center is where parents find
some relief from their overwhelming respon-sibilities
through our respite program.
And, the MCCarty Center is where parents
find hope - hope in the smile on their Child's
Established in 19'16, the MCCarty Center
treated just one thing - cerebral palSY.
TodaY we've treated more than 100 differ-ent
diagnoses in the developmental disability
category. Since 19'16, we have evotved into
OKlahoma's center Of excellence in the
care and treatment Of Children With special
Children who come to our hospital are
evaluated and treated by a team Of
pediatricians and pedietric specialists;
physical, occupational and speech-language
therapists; a dietitian, registered nurses and
LPN's; a pediatric psYChologist; and direct
care specialists who fOCUS on discovering
what the Child can do, rather than what the
Child cannot do.
Everything we do at the MCCarty Center
is about tWOthings: creative problem SOlV-ing
and adaptation. Our staff uiorxs to
creativelY SOlvesome of the challenges that
stand in the waYof patients and then adapt
the tOOlS and their envlronmene so they can
acnieve their highest level of independence
and functionality.
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The Kids that come to us for treatment
face big challenges that maYbegin at birth
and usuauv continue rnroughour their lives.
We maYnot be able to eliminate these
challenges, but we can help find waYSto
meet and overcome them.
The MCCarty Center offers a wide variety
of therapeutic and medical services and
clinics for inpatients and outpatients. Our
services include:
Therapeutic services:
• PhYsical therapy
• Occupational therapy
• Speech-Language therapy
• Alternative/augmentative communication
• PsYChological services
• NUtrition therapy and counseling
• Aquatic therapy
• Sensory integration
• Independent living training
• familY training
• feeding and swallowing disorders
• Neuromuscular electrical stimulation
• TherapeutiC listening
• VitalStim® therapy
Medical services:
• pediatriCian
• PediatriC orcnooedics
• pediatriC ophthalmology
• Wheelchair seating and mobility
• Orthopedic
• Vision
• Neurology/behavior
Other services:
• Home computer program for therapy at
• Overnight respite care
Contractual services for DDSD and earlY
• Teletherapy services to rural OklahOma
• IEP-related services to scnoots
• Training of scnoot personnel
Therapy groups:
• Animal therapy
• Creative plaY
• Life skills
• Story time
• Sensory plaY
• Gross motor
• Cooking
• Crafts
• Aquatics
• yoga
• SOCiallanguage group
Comprehensive inpatient
This is the MCCarty Center's tnOStintensive
service. A rearn of health care professionals
evaluate your Child. That teatn Inctudes a
pediatrician, a therapist frotn each therapy
discipline, a nutritionist, a nurse, a PSYChOl-ogy
Clinician and social uiorxer.
The teatn teaches treatment techniques to
the fatnilY and assists in coordinating the
Child's care.
The length of staY at the MCCarty Center
depends on each Child's needs and how
qUiCKlYthe Child reaches his or her therapy
If your Child attends school in your horne
community, he or she won't miss any school
while at the MCCarty Center for treattnent.
The MCCarty Center has fUII-titne special
educarlon on the hospital campus. Special
education teachers are provided by the Nor-tnan
Publlc SChool Systetn.
Independent Living
Sotne Children with speCial needs are capable
of living on their own or Indeoendenuv with
some assistance. In order for enern to do
that theY've gOt to learn life sKillS.
The MCCarty Center's independent living
program is designed to teach Older teens the
sKillSthey'll need to live on their own.
Teens in the progratn are taught how to
COOK,handle nousexeeolng Chores,
do laundry, tnanage money and obtain trans-portation
and other services they'll need to
survive on their own.
Respite care
ThiS service is designed to give parents
needed titne Off to taKe care of enemserves
or other fatnilY rnembers, tend to fatnilY busi-ness,
taKe a vacation or just relax.
The respite progratn is intended to relieve
Stress and help preserve the fatnilY.
Children in respite care can StaYat the Mc-
Carty Center for a tOtal of 7 daYSone titne
per year.
While in respite care, our nursing staff and
direct care specialists provide care for your
Child around the ClOCK.
Children in respite do not attend scnoot or
receive therapy while they are here, but do
participate in recreational activities, includ-ing
field trips.
The respite progratn is pritnarily funded bYa
federal grant. Most fatnilies will paYnothing,
or onlY a sman co-oavmenr per daY.
A board-Certified pediatrician monitors
each Child and leads the treatment team.
These pediatricians are very experienced
in the Care of children with special needs.
Attending physicians are:
• Eileen rox, MD
• James fields, MD
• Thomas ThUrston, MD
zs-nour nUrsing care
The watchful eyes of our nUrsing staff
fOllOWthe children 24- hours a day to maKe
sure theY staY happy and healthY dUring
their admission. A registered nurse teams
up with the therapy staff to develop a
Care plan for each Child. The nursing staff
and direct Care specialists provide the
fOllowing services 365davs a year:
• 'Physical and functional assessment
• 'Patient and familY education
• Development Of self-care skills
• Development of extremities to increase
or maintain function
• Evaluation Of progress
• 'Prevention of comotlcaelons
• Assiseance with transition into community
Social services
The social WorKer or case manager is the
familY's direct line to the treatment team
dUring their Child's admission. Each social
uiorker provides counseling, tocaees com-munity
resources or financial resources and
helps Coordinate team meetings. The social
WorKer also conducts a social assessment
and sUPPOrtSthe family throughoUt the
program. The program includes:
• Ordering and obtaining adaptive equip-ment
• Child and family social assessment
• Individual or group counseling
• Information and referral
• Education Of patient, familY, public and
• suPPOrt grouPS
• Case management
• Liaison activities between the treatment
team, familY and community
• Discharge and after-care Planning
'Physical therapy
Our licensed physical therapists helP
children overcome neuromuscuter defi-
Cits with exercise, handling techniques
and adaptive equlpment. All children are
encouraged to learn transitional sKillS and
tnobility at their highest level of indepen-dence.
The progratn includes:
• EvalUation of movement dysfunction
• Splinting
• Gait training
• Adaptive equipment evaluation and use
• AquatiC therapy
• CardiovascUlar endurance training
• Balance, coordination and reflex develop-ment
• Joint mobility and flexibility
• Muscle strengthening
• Developmental aCtivities/gross motor sKills
(roiling, Crawling, Kneeling, eec.:
• 'Post operative care
• Serial casting
• Community mobility training
• TherapeutiC exercise
• 'Posture analysis
Treatment or prevention of physical
• 'Pain management
• wheelchair training
occupational therapy
occupational therapists use purpose-fUl
experiences to help children Improve
motor, cognitive, self-care, social and
independent living sKillS. TherapiSts net-uior
« heavilY with parents, teachers, other
health Care professionals and the corn-tnunity
to develop programs in the Child's
nomeeoum and to educate all parties
about the needs and rights of each Child.
Since independence is the main goal of
mar» patients, therapists begin teaching
the basics of independent living when the
Child and fatnily show interest. The pro-gratn
• Self-care
• Sensory motor activities
• 'PerCeptual motor coordination
• Oral motor and Feeding sKills
• 'PrevoCational sKills
• 'POStoperative muscle re-education
• Adaptive equipment/splinting
• Specialized seating
• CognitiVe sKillS
• DailY living and independent living using an
on-site apartment
• fine and gross-motor activities
Vocational abilities
• functional movement
• 'PsYChcological activities and leisure
• Sensory integration
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Communication disorders
pediatric speech-langUage pathologists
assess and treat children who have com-munication
and swallowing disorders. Each
therapist has specialized sKills treating a
wide range Of abilities from Children who
are non-verbal to Children who have social
language difficulties, as well as Children
who are ready to be transitioned from
alternative feedings. Each Child receives
an individualized, comprehensive assess-ment
that identifies specific recommenda-tions
for the Child and his or her familY at
discharge. The program includes:
• ReceptiVe and expressive comrnunlcaelon
• AugmentatiVe communication
• Literacy sKills
• Oral motor sxtus
• feeding and swallowing
• Speech fluency
• Hearing screenings
• Social language sKills
Adaptive recreation
The recreation program uses fun activities
to teach Kids how to socialize with peers
and adults, as well as members Of the
community. This provides physical activity,
pSYChOlogicalbenefits and sociatlzacion op-portunities.
Recreation offers something
for everyone at the hospital. The program
• Leisure SKillS:vocal/instrumental music,
hobbies, painting Or ceramics
• Animal therapy
• Outdoor education: gardening,
norricutcure, norsebacx riding
• Community re-entry outings featuring field
trips to local attractions and sporting
• Children's library
Nutritional services
proper nutrition enables your Child to
grow at the expected rate, learn, build
immunity to infection and maintain a good
energy level.
A registered and licensed dietitian delivers
quality food and nutritional care to your
Child. Special considerations are given
to your Child's oral-motor SKillS,medical
condition and activity levels. The fOllowing
services are provided:
• Nutritional screening
• Modified diet evaluationandprocessingof
• Individualized patient/FamilYeducation and
• EvalUation and monitoring of enteral and
parenteral Feedings
• Nutrient intake analYsis
'PsYChological services
Our clinical psychologist, osvcnorneertse
and pSYChological clinicians evaluate your
Child to find OUt how his or her cognitive
abilities affect behavior and education.
The MCCarty Center is unique because
all therapy, nUrSing and education staff
can assist the psYChological department
in implementing cuseom behavior Plans
throughout the entire dav. The program
• EvalUation of intellectual and adapcive
• familY consultation, therapy, support,
education and training
• Behavior evaluation
• Behavior plans
• EvalUationOF pSYChologicaalnd psychoso-cial
• Individual andgroup therapy
• ReFerralto community resourCes
Contract therapists
The MCCarty Center will contract with
school distriCts to provide therapy services
at scnoots.
Since 1996,this program has worked well to
help SChOOlSmeet federal requirements to
provide therapy services for students with
special needs.
for more information, SChool officials should
contact Cindy Lewis. you will find the tele-phone
number under the heading "contact
information" on the back cover of this bro-chure.
Using the latest in Internet teChnology,
the MCCarty Center can provide physical,
occupational, speech and language therapy
and counseling services to Children through-
OUt Oklahoma.
The MCCarty Center pioneered the use Of
teletherapy in Oklahoma beginning in 1996.
Using a tWO-waY,live, lnceracclve video
system, our therapists and counselors can
provide services to anyone with access to a
broadband Internet connection.
Teletherapy has been particUlarlY helpfUl to
scnoots that are in remote rural areas and
face Challenges in recruiting therapists to the
area to meet IEP guidelines.
for more information, school Officials should
contact Cindy Lewis at the number listed un-der
"contact information" on the back cover
Of this brochure.
~ As a voturreeer, do not underestimate the
value and power of your contribution to the
MCCarty Center.
VOlunteers are used in a variety Of waYS,
and we're alwaYs looKing for better waYSto
utilize votunceers. IndiVidual votunceers helP
OUt in various departments doing things liKe
clerical uior«, inventory, answering phones
for nurses, worKing with therapists, reading
to the Kids and much more. The minimum
age for an individual votunreer is 16.
VOlunteer groups help with large projects
around the hospital and host activities for
our patients liKe carnivals and dances.
TO find OUt more about how to become a
MCCarty Center voturreeer, visit our web-site
at www.jdmc.org, or call the hospital
at Cf05.307.2800 and aSKto speaK with the
volunteer coordinator.
VOlunteer ideas
• Lead a karaoke night
• Host a seasonal Or holiday dance
• Host a seasonal Or holidaY carnival
• Help kids train for the SpeCial Olympics
• Performances
- Cheer squads
- Bands (marching and Stage groups)
- Magic shows
- Medieval fair entertainers
- Storytellers
- Choirs
• Help with fundraising events
• Be a Camp ClapHans summer camp votuneeer,
Camp ClapHans is antiCipated to open in the
summer of 2012.
2002 East Robinson Street
Norman, OKlahoma 73071
VicKi Kuestersteffen
Director 0/CEO
If 05.307.2811
Jennifer Giamelle
VOlUnteer Coordinator
Cindy Lewis
Administrative program Officer
If 05.307.2818
Director Of Communication Disorders
If 05.307.2870
Main number: lf05.307.2800
fax: lf05.307.2801
TOil free: 1.800.777.1272
Sue O'Hare
DireCtor Of Physical Therapy
Maria Greenfield
Director Of Occupational Therapy
If 05.307.2867
'Richard Mann
Director Of Social Services
If 05.307.2803
J. D. McCarty Center
for children with developmental disabilities
This publication. printed by OU Printing Services. is issued by the J. D. McCarty Center for children with developmental disabilities as authorized by Vicki Kuestersteffen.
director and CEO. 5.000 copies have been prepared and distributed at a cost of $2,450. Copies have been deposited with the Publications Clearinghouse of the
Oklahoma Department of Libraries.
Print Date: 4/2011
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The mass emergence of termites at the start of monsoon season is a bonanza for ants. Here, a Novomessor albisetosa harvester ant adds another captured termite carcass to the food pile.
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Harvester ants carry a seed back to their nest.
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The mass emergence of termites at the start of monsoon season is a bonanza for ants. Here, harvester ants stand guard over their catch.
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Nests of the seed-harvesting ant Novomessor albisetosa are large and conspicuous.
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A male harvester ant launches himself on a morning mating flight.
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A young queen harvester ant emerges from the nest on the morning of her mating flight.
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Pogonomyrmex maricopa and Novomessor albisetosa workers, fighting. Resources are scarce in the desert and competition among ants is fierce, leading to frequent conflicts.
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Portrait of a harvester ant worker.
Laboratory colony at Arizona State University
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Novomessor cockerelli, one of the most conspicuous harvester ants of American southwest, carries a mesquite seed back to her nest.
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The large, leggy Novomessor cockerelli is among the most distinctive of the Sonoran desert ants.
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