Detection, Occurrence, and Fate of Emerging Contaminants in Agricultural Environments Daniel D. Snow1, Shannon L. Bartelt-Hunt2, Samuel E. Saunders3 and David A. Cassada4 ‘Emerging' contaminants are any synthetic or steroid hormones and other endocrine-disrupting naturally-occurring chemical or microorganism not commonly monitored in the environment. These "new"
Achildsplace.orga quarterly publication from outwinter 2011
you are somebody a letter from the executive directorOne of my favorite quotes is from Margaret Mead who said, Schools. Now, the number of identified homeless children "Never doubt that a small group of thoughtful, committed in Charlotte has grown 213% to 4,711. Fortunately, through citizens can change the world. Indeed, it is the only thing that the support and generosity of our community and the work ever has." I have always believed in the power of ordinary of a passionate board and staff, A Child's Place has been people to do extraordinary things. And nowhere is this more able to serve 2,355 children - a 491% increase from the 480 true than here at A Child's Place. served 5 years ago. I am very proud of the fact that we are serving more children, but Just 21 years ago, some ladies who worked in uptown I am even more concerned Charlotte noticed children playing in a cemetery when they about the 2,356 children who "I always used to say, should have been in school. When asked why they weren't were not served. in school, the children told the ladies they weren't allowed ‘Somebody should do to go to school because they were homeless - they lived We need more Somebodies something about that.' in the shelter. Appalled, these ladies got to work to ensure to help us reach the rest Then I realized, I am that homeless children could receive the education they of the identified homeless deserved. They asked the school system for a teacher and children in our community. First Presbyterian Church for a Sunday School classroom and We need Somebody to - Lily Tomlin
A Child's Place was born as a one-room school for homeless serve as a lunch buddy or children in Charlotte. tutor for a specific child. We need Somebody to sponsor Another one of my favorite quotes is: "I always used to say, a family for the holidays. We need Somebody to collect ‘Somebody should do something about that.' Then I realized, uniforms, snacks, toiletry items and school supplies. We need I am Somebody." (Lily Tomlin) I am so glad the founders of A Somebody to advocate for our children's rights and needs. Child's Place realized they were Somebody. I don't know these We need Somebody to pray for our children. We need women personally. (I wish I did because I sure owe them a debt Somebody to donate funds so we can continue to provide of gratitude!) I'll bet they were busy women. I know they had services and summer camp to even more children. jobs. I imagine they had families and I am guessing they had lots to do. Yet, they carved out the time and energy to start A I believe you are Somebody. I believe we all are Somebody. We Child's Place. I am sure it wasn't easy work. I know they didn't are ordinary people with the power to do extraordinary things. do it alone. I can just see them encouraging others to help: And together, as thoughtful, committed citizens, we can indeed each person doing their part, what little each could do and change the world for Charlotte's homeless children.
collectively they created a place for homeless children when they had none. Had they waited on Somebody else to do it, A Child's Place would not exist today. When I joined A Child's Place 5 years ago, there were 2,208 identified homeless children in Charlotte-Mecklenburg – Annabelle Suddreth
holiday sponsorshipIt's that time of the year again! Thanksgiving and Holiday Sponsor a family for the Winter holiday and provide gifts, Sponsorship sign up is now available on our website, clothes and a grocery store gift card for our client children to open up during a holiday where they normally would go without. This opportunity means making the season bright for ACP client families. Sponsor a family for Thanksgiving and You can make a difference and a happy holiday for the provide a grocery store gift card for them to use to buy homeless children in Charlotte. Please visit the website for the ingredients for their own special Thanksgiving Meal. more information. Each donation, however big or small, Maybe even add a recipe of your own to add a special helps to make this time of year happy for our client families.
school suppliesOur children were in need, we asked, and you delivered! Thanks to all of our community partners and individual donors ACP client children started the school year off right. With a new book bag filled with school supplies on their backs, a new uniform to fit in with their peers, and confidence knowing that A Child's Place and the community were supporting them. Unfortunately, many of our client children have to grow up too fast and have worries that most adults have never dealt with. The simple gesture of new supplies and clothes for schools relieves their mind of one more worry. The community has continuously stepped up to the challenge whenever ACP has had a need. Our thanks cannot be said enough, so let us tell you thank you in the words of one of our client children: " Thank for my new book bag, school UWCC Uniforms Donation – Thank you to the United Way of Central
Charlotte Suites Hotel, 2800 Coliseum Center Drive in Charlotte.
A Child's Place of Charlotte began in 1989 as a A Child's Place provides services in four key areas:
one room school for homeless children, teaching and positive school efforts to identify and student support
kindergarten through the sixth grade. Today, ensures homeless environment and addresses address the root causes of homeless children are mainstreamed and our students' physical, social homeless students' their housing crisis.
social work staff works in Charlotte-Mecklenburg and emotional needs are educational gaps.
my place summer day
public elementary and middle schools in poverty- met so they are in the parent education
stricken areas. We also consult and provide referral camp provides qualified adult
classroom and able to and support responds services for every school within our community supervision and an academic focus on their lessons.
to the unique needs of where homeless children are enrolled. Volunteers, bridge for homeless students academic support
homeless students and in-kind donations and links to existing community too young to stay alone promotes a stable families and assists parents' resources extend A Child's Place staff's reach.
during the summer break.
the Renaissance Hotel. You can see more of the
piggy banks and photos from the 2011 event at
• Alexander Julian • Griffin Brothers • Loco Lime Mexican • Alicia and Ed Gagnon • Children's Theatre • Grove Park Inn • Luce Restorante e Bar • Perry's of SouthPark • All About You Salon • Guitar Workshop • Phillip and Laurie • Coach Jimbo Fisher • Annabelle Suddreth • Coachman Cleaners • Harper's (Carolina Mall) • Maggiano's • Pigtails and Crew Cuts • Tricor (Sonny's BBQ) • Harris Teeter • Magnolia Grill (Durham) • Pilates 4U • Harry Connick Jr.
• Ty Pennington • Hawthorne NY Pizza • Mariano Rivera • Ultimate Crossfit • Avett Bros.
• Renaissance/Mobile, AL • Uptown Retreat • Bank of America • Highland Creek Golf • Martin Truex Jr.
Active Music Therapy in Parkinson's Disease: An Integrative Method for Motorand Emotional RehabilitationCLAUDIO PACCHETTI, MD, FRANCESCA MANCINI, MD, ROBERTO AGLIERI, CIRA FUNDAR O, MD, EMILIA MARTIGNONI, MD,AND GIUSEPPE NAPPI, MD Background: Modern management of Parkinson's disease (PD) aims to obtain symptom control, to reduce clinicaldisability, and to improve quality of life. Music acts as a specific stimulus to obtain motor and emotional responsesby combining movement and stimulation of different sensory pathways. We explored the efficacy of active musictherapy (MT) on motor and emotional functions in patients with PD. Methods: This prospective, randomized,controlled, single-blinded study lasted 3 months. It consisted of weekly sessions of MT and physical therapy (PT).Thirty-two patients with PD, all stable responders to levodopa and in Hoehn and Yahr stage 2 or 3, were randomlyassigned to two groups of 16 patients each. We assessed severity of PD with the Unified Parkinson's Disease RatingScale, emotional functions with the Happiness Measure, and quality of life using the Parkinson's Disease Qualityof Life Questionnaire. MT sessions consisted of choral singing, voice exercise, rhythmic and free body movements,and active music involving collective invention. PT sessions included a series of passive stretching exercises,specific motor tasks, and strategies to improve balance and gait. Results: MT had a significant overall effect onbradykinesia as measured by the Unified Parkinson's Disease Rating Scale (p ⬍ .034). Post–MT session findingswere consistent with motor improvement, especially in bradykinesia items (p ⬍ .0001). Over time, changes on theHappiness Measure confirmed a beneficial effect of MT on emotional functions (p ⬍ .0001). Improvements inactivities of daily living and in quality of life were also documented in the MT group (p ⬍ .0001). PT improvedrigidity (p ⬍ .0001). Conclusions: MT is effective on motor, affective, and behavioral functions. We propose activeMT as a new method for inclusion in PD rehabilitation programs. Key words: music therapy, Parkinson's disease,rehabilitation.