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OFC Summer of Service Teleconference
July 7, 2009 from 8:15pm to 9pm – TELECONFERENCE
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Healing Hope: Book Signing w/Author Lois Pike
July 23, 2009 from 7pm to 9pm – Oliver Wolcott Library
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East Haddam Community Picnic
July 26, 2009 from 1pm to 4pm – Moodus Sportmen's Club
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Unity Day
August 1, 2009 from 11am to 6pm – South Green-Union Park
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Dr. Anthony Morgan and Linda M. Morgan's Alzheimer's Advice
Dr. Anthony Morgan - the acclaimed St. Francis Hospital and Medical Center trauma surgeon now battling Alzheimer's - and his wife Linda Mackay Morgan did a nice job telling their story at Wednesday's taping of the Stan Simpson Show. To see the full show, click here , or check it out Sunday, 10 a.m. on Fox 61.
Other guests included DJ Buck from Hot 93.7 and emerging local singing artist Charmagne; they talked about the legacy of Michael Jackson and whether he is now worth more dead than alive.
The Morgans journey is an inspiring one for any family dealing with Alzheimer's -- a degenerative brain disease.
They did offer some tips for families dealing with Alzheimer's, including how to inform others of the situation. They also offered advice on where to go to find the latest experimental drug trials. Here is the Morgans' advice:
How to break news to family
- be open and honest
- adjust what you say to whom you are saying it to (adults vs children)
- reinforce taking advantage of "now" rather than only worrying about "later"
- be realistic with expectations but always know that miracles can happen
How to find out about drug trials
- Alzheimer's Association (alz.org)
- Google for "drug trials on Alzheimer's"
- Contact local hospitals for potential study sites (know that larger hospitals/universities are more apt to have research funding for trials)
- American Medical Association (amednews.com is American Medical Newsletter that is written in readable language)
- Contact your state Alzheimer's Association
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- hartford Health Care Rally & Vigil - Last Chance for SustiNet on July 1, 2009 from 6pm to 7pm
- OFC Summer of Service Teleconference on July 7, 2009 from 8:15pm to 9pm
**ACTION ALERT** OFC Summer of Service -- Sign up for the planning Teleconference
It is not over!
During July and August (up to September 11th), OFC will continue to answer the President's call for service in our community. We're planning events, sharing ideas and information on best practices and more.
Click here to sign up now for the teleconference on July 7th at 8:15PM.
As always, OFC will be partnering with any and all organizations, non-profits, churches and religious groups, corporate entities, clubs, fraternities and sororities, and anyone who wants to join hands and make a difference. In the words of our President, "we are all in this together."
STAND WITH JUDGE SOTOMAYOR
STAND WITH JUDGE SOTOMAYOR. Judge Sotomayor's record is impressive with years of experience on the bench -- more than any other Supreme court Nominee in recent history. So why the personal slurs and base attacks from Gingrich, Limbaugh and Cheney, etc? Remember, they are the party of "no" for the sake of "no."Watch and share this video of President Obama introducing Judge Sotomayor and share it with your friends and family via email, twitter, Face Book, etc.
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Federal Clean Energy Bill Under Attack
There are mere days before the U.S. House of Representatives will vote on the most unprecedented clean energy and climate legislation in our nation's history. But, our opponents have stepped up a blatant distortion campaign on TV and behind closed doors to scare Congress from taking action.
They know this vote will be clo… Continue
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That was the first part of the two pronged approach to project a negative image of Obama’s attempt at health care reform. Th… Continue
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High Court Rules Against Clean Water Protections - Results of Bad Bush Governance
Acid drains from rock near Lower Slate Lake at the Kensington Mine in June, more than six months after it was discovered. Coeur Alaska's cleanup efforts reduced the flow but did not stop it. Photo: U.S. Forest ServiceWhile we wage the fight for health care, we must keep our eyes and ears close to the ground for other mishaps. In doing just that, I came across this incredible bit of news. OnWhose Paying for Health Care Reform
Two questions that kept popping up during the health care service events in Connecticut this past weekend were "How is the President going to pay for this new health care reform?" and "Who will pay for it?" I was encouraged to find that 90% of the people I spoke with realize that doing nothing is not an option. But there is worry and concern on where the money to fix our broken system will comeCT Bob Political Blog
Sh*t always happens when I'm on vacation!
It never fails. There's always something big going on when I'm off sailing. Here's a look back at some of my past vacations:20062006: Joe Lieberman foresees he'll be toast in the upcoming senate primary against Ned Lamont, so he forms his very own political party (the Connecticut For Lieberman party) so he can hang on to his cushy seat for another term. I was on my boat in Port JeffersonWTF?
Mike Huckabee got it right this morning when he said that the point of having a news conference is to answer questions, not to create more. But this is Sarah Palin, after all, and the rules of planet earth do not apply. Here's the official transcript of her remarks.Andrew Sullivan has done an amazing job tracking Palin and her lies -- here is his roundup of the commentary on Palin's move. And theCT Local Politics
Economy Needs More Stimulation?
On Friday last week, the Bureau of Labor Statistics released employment numbers which revealed an economy still in trouble, as an estimated 467k jobs were lost in June. Many people are rightly casting suspicious looks at the Stimulus Act - the $767 billion package that was suppose to “end the downward spiral” in the economy, as President [...]THE WHITE HOUSE BLOG
Celebrating Independence, Honoring Those Who Defend It
To celebrate the 4th of July the President and first family joined hundreds of service men, women and their families at the White House for a special concert put on by the USO and fireworks over the National Mall.CFR's Daily Analysis on World Issues
A Shaky Iraq's Sovereign Step
The withdrawal of U.S. troops from Iraqi cities was a relatively easy benchmark to meet, analysts say. Many are unsure whether the country can withstand a complete U.S. pullout in less than two years.
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Rell At Her Worst
Jonathan Pelto *****Now this one is shocking***** Rell Vetoes Health Bill Bill Would Have Made It More Difficult For Health Insurers To Rescind Individual Policies http://www.courant.com/business...
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