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Della Sala, Gerardo (2013) Exploiting the potential of marine natural products: structure elucidation and metagenomic approaches to biotechnological production. [Tesi di dottorato]
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Exploiting the potential of marine natural products: structure elucidation and metagenomic approaches to biotechnological production
Della Sala, Gerardo gerardo.dellasala@unina.it
Chimica delle sostanze naturali
Scienze farmaceutiche
Scienza del farmaco
D'Auria, Maria Valeria madauria@unina.it
Costantino, Valeria valeria.costantino@unina.it
sponge; metagenome; polyketide synthases; secondary metabolites
Area 03 - Scienze chimiche > CHIM/06 - Chimica organica
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BIOTECNOLOGIE, PRODOTTI ALIMENTARI E AGRICOLTURA > Scienze della vita, biotecnologia e biochimica per prodotti e processi non-alimentari sostenibili
Sponges represent the most prolific producers of novel marine bioactive secondary metabolites. In the last years, several drugs derived from marine natural products have appeared in the market, and others are in clinical trials. The aim of my research project was to exploit the unusual and often surprising chemistry of marine sponges, in the frame of the more general purpose of discovering and developing new drugs from natural products. The research work presented in this PhD Thesis was directed to two different aspects of the study of marine secondary metabolites. On one hand, in parallel with the advent of environmental genomics from a drug discovery perspective, the largest part of my research activity focused on the metagenomic analysis of the Caribbean sponge P. simplex, and was aimed at the identification of new genes coding for polyketide synthases (PKSs), the giant enzyme complexes that produce polyketides, a large class of secondary metabolites that include many antibiotic and antitumor compounds. On the other hand, the remaining part of the research described in this PhD Thesis was more related to the "core activity" of natural product chemistry, and directed to the isolation and structure elucidation of new bioactive compounds from different specimens of sponges living in tropical oceans, wonderful sources of unusual molecular architectures to be used as leads and scaffolds for the elaboration of new drugs. Metagenomic investigations on Plakortis simplex (Demospongiae, Homosclerophorida, Plakinidae) was started because the sponge is known for the production of large amounts of polyketide peroxides, of which plakortin is the most abundant. Plakortin is of special interest due to its anti-malarial activity, which is retained also against chloroquine-resistant strains of Plasmodium falciparum. Therefore, a study of the biosynthesis of plakortin was undertaken, with the final aim of its biotechnological production. Most non-aromatic polyketides are synthesized by type I polyketide synthases (type I PKSs), produced in a number of cases by bacterial symbionts. The bacterial origin of plakortin is therefore a reasonable hypothesis, and indeed cell fractionation of P. simplex has shown that plakortin is mainly present in the bacterial cells. Since cultivation of true sponge symbionts failed in most cases, the search for the plakortin genes had to rely on cultivation-independent techniques, such as the study of the sponge metagenome (collective genome of the sponge and its symbionts). While the putative genes implied in plakortin biosynthesis could not be identified, an unexpected result from the metagenomic library screening was the discovery of Swf, a new group of mono-modular type I PKS/FAS ("hybrid polyketide synthase/fatty acid synthase"), which appears to be specifically associated to sponge symbionts. The putative swf operon consists of swfA (FAS/PKS I), swfB (R and ST domains), and swfC (radical SAM). SwfA contains a single PKS module, which builds the backbone of the acyl chain by recruiting iteratively malonyl units according to the substrate determining motif of its AT domain. The domain organization of SwfA is KS-AT-DH-ER-KR-ACP and from this architecture a saturated fatty acyl chain is expected, although a (poly)unsaturated and/or (poly)hydroxylated acyl chain cannot be excluded, because in iterative PKSs the reduction domains can be optionally used during each of the elongation steps. SwfB [composed of R (thioester reductase) and ST (sulfotransferase) domains] and SwfC (a radical SAM), are expected to modify the acyl chain produced by SwfA in unknown ways. As the R and ST domains are contiguous in SwfB, the expected product of elaboration of an acyl chain by SwfB would possibly be an alkyl sulphate or an alkylaminosulphonate: while the R domain can reductively release the assembled chain as a primary alcohol or amine, the ST domain can transfer the sulfate group to the hydroxyl or amino group. SwfC represents a radical SAM enzyme which can catalyze methylation of the substrate through a radical mechanism. Two different examples of the swf cluster were found in the metagenome of P. simplex, PS11G3 and PSA11D7 (PSA11D7 lacks the swfC gene). In addition, PCR amplification of metagenomic DNA from three different and taxonomically distant "high microbial abundance" sponges, Aplysina fulva, Smenospongia aurea and Pseudoceratina crassa, with primers designed for swf , produced amplicons which showed high sequence similarities to the AT domain of swfA. Therefore, the swf cluster is widespread in marine sponges and presumably associated to ubiquitous sponge symbionts. It represents the second group of mono-modular PKS, after the supA family, to be ubiquitously present in marine sponges. Preliminary studies of heterologous expression of swf genes were undertaken with the final aim of characterizing the unknown metabolite produced by the cluster. Activation of the ACP domain of the SwfA protein to its holo-form by co-expression with the phosphopantetheinyl transferase Svp was the first functional proof of swf type genes in marine sponges. Furthermore, applying homologous recombination for expression vector engineering, swfA was clearly expressed at the protein level in E.coli BL21-CodonPlus®(DE3)-RIPL cells by coexpression with the chaperone plasmid pTf16, which encodes for the molecular chaperone Trigger factor aiding the protein folding process. After cloning the whole swf operon into the expression vector pHIS8-Svp by homologous recombination, the new recombinant construct was used for heterologous expression trials of the whole cluster in E. coli BL21-(DE3) BAP1. Methanol extracts of transformants and their culture broths were analysed by LC-HR-ESI-MS, but no compounds which were present in all the transformants and absent in all the negative controls could be detected. In addition, fatty acid composition of transformants and their culture broths was characterized by saponification of the lipid extract and derivatization to fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) followed by GC/MS analysis. Even in this case, no new metabolite was detected, suggesting that the swf pathway is not functional in this expression system. As a consequence, the biosynthetic function of the swf cluster remains unknown at present. In parallel, metagenomic investigations conducted using high-throughput sequencing based on massively parallel 454 pyrosequencing led to a comprehensive overview of the polyketide metabolism of P.simplex and its symbionts, shedding light on the existence of novel polyketide synthase pathways potentially involved in bioactive compound biosynthesis. 454 pyrosequencing was performed on complex and heterogeneous PCR products amplified from the metagenomic DNA of P.simplex with degenerate probes targeting ketosynthase and acyltransferase domains of type I PKSs. Next generation sequencing of AT amplicon mixture generated 8995 reads; applying this modern approach, no PKS/FAS other than known SupA and SwfA could be found. Almost 51% of the total reads belonged to the Swf enzymes, while only the 4% was represented by AT belonging to SupA enzymes (the remaining reads appear not to be related to AT domains). On the other hand, 454 pyrosequencing of KS amplicon PCR mixture generated 19333 reads. Besides the expected huge presence of KS forming parts of SupA enzymes (~ 80% of the total reads), BLASTx analyses led to the detection of 8 new KS fragments, not reported in genbank database. All the eight putative KS fragments (which based on phylogenetic analysis appeared to be part of one hybrid NRPS-cis-AT PKS and seven cis-AT PKSs) are significantly different (E values ≥ 10-6) to each other, and BLASTx analysis as well as the rebuilt phylogenetic taxonomy revealed that they are only distantly related to PKSs of characterized function. In addition, phylogenetic analyses suggest that these KS fragments are mainly related to PKSs from Cyanobacteria, Actinomycetes and Myxobacteria, commonly known as precious sources of bioactive polyketides. These fragments may represent important starting points for further research towards the isolation of new PKS genes. The second line of research of my project was directed to the isolation and structure elucidation of new secondary metabolites from two tropical sponges, Chalinula molitba and Plakortis cf. lita. Stereo structure determination of the new compounds was determined by a combination of mass spectrometry, mono- and bidimensional NMR experiments and micro-scale chemical degradation. The analysis of the organic extract of the Caribbean sponge C. molitba led to the identification of chalinulasterol, a new C-24 chlorinated sterol disulfate. On the basis of the structural similarity with the PXR agonist solomonsterol A, the possible role of chalinulasterol as modulator of the pregnane-X receptor activity was evaluated by carrying out a transactivation assay (luciferase assay) on HepG2 cells, a human hepatocarcinoma cell line. Despite the structural similarity, chalinulasterol failed in transactivating PXR. The possibility that chalinulasterol could act as potential PXR antagonist was investigated, thus, also in this case, failed to reverse the induction of luciferase caused by rifaximin. Although negative, these results have an important implication in terms of structure-activity relationship, because they suggest that the sulfate group (absent in chalinulasterol) present in the side chain at position C-24 of solomonsterol A is essential in the ligand-receptor binding and receptor transactivation, confirming a proposed binding model where a clear interaction of the 24-sulfate with the positively charged Lys210 is hypothesized. Chemical analysis of the Indonesian sponge P. lita revealed, as first remarkable result, a secondary metabolite profile (glycolipids, hopanoids, polyketides) that, in spite of the geographical distance, was very similar to that of the Caribbean sponges of the genus Plakortis. Taking into account that secondary metabolites are often of bacterial origin, this indicates that bacterial communities associated to many species of Plakortis sponges are highly specific and consistently conserved in specimens collected in different times and geographical areas, suggesting vertical transmission within their hosts. In addition, among the many known compounds, plakohopanoid, a novel type of hopanoid, was isolated. Plakohopanoid is composed of a C32 hopanoid acyl ester-linked to a mannosyl-myo-inositol unit. It is interesting to note that C32 hopanoic derivatives are commonly considered as geohopanoids, i.e. diagenetic products formed through abiotic degradation of the hopanoids biosynthesized by bacteria (biohopanoids). As a consequence, the presence of plakohopanoid in a marine living organism is worthy of note, because it shows that there is a biosynthetic pathway to C32 hopanoic acids, which therefore should not be classified anymore as sure geohopanoids.


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Seymour Pomrenze (September 1, 1915 – August 25, 2011) was a Jewish-American archivist and records manager.  He was the first director of the Offenbach Archival Depot, the primary Allied collection point for books and archival material looted by the Nazis.

Early life
Sholom (Seymour) Jacob Pomrenze was born in Brusilov, Ukraine.  In 1922, his family immigrated to Chicago. Pomrenze grew up in a heavily Jewish area, attended a Hasidic synagogue, and went to both secular and Hebrew schools. In 1939, while in college, he took job at the National Archives and Records Administration. Pomrenze joined the United States Army in April 1942, and was commissioned a second lieutenant in April 1943.

Pomrenze attended and held degrees from the Illinois Institute of Technology, the University of Chicago, and the Spertus College of Jewish Studies.

Offenbach Archival Depot
In December 1945, Koppel Pinson, the Joint Distribution Committee's representative in Germany, recommended that Pomrenze be the first head of the Offenbach Archival Depot (OAD).  The OAD, part of the US Army's Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program, was the central collection point for books and archival materials looted from Europe by the Reichsleiter Rosenberg Taskforce. Lieutenant Leslie I. Poste of the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program also recommended Pomeranze for the job, as did Judge Simon H. Rifkind, advisor on Jewish Affairs to General Dwight Eisenhower.

From February to May 1946, Pomrenze organized the depot's procedures and began working on returning books and religious artifacts. Among the items handled by the OAD were the Library Rosenthaliana, the YIVO collection, and the Strashun Library of Vilna, Lithuania. The latter was the premier Jewish library in Europe before World War II, and luckily survived the Nazi destruction of Vilna.

Captain Isaac Bencowitz became the director of the Offenbach Archival Depot after Pomrenze left for home.

Records management
After his discharge from the Army, Pomrenze returned to Washington, DC. He worked for NARA (1947-1949) and as a civilian for the Army (1950-1977). Among his duties in the Adjutant General's office of the U.S. Army was the administration of and restitution to West Germany of German records captured during World War II. In 1968, Pomrenze assembled a collection of information about these records, based on his work in the 1950s.

Late in his military career, Pomrenze returned to active duty to perform records training in Vietnam in 1970-1971. Upon his retirement, he was a colonel and Archivist of the Army. Pomrenze was also a records management consultant, primarily to Jewish organizations.  He worked with dozens of organizations, such as the Hebrew Immigrant Aid Society, the National Jewish Welfare Board, and the UJA-Federation of New York. He also taught records management at American University, and published articles about records and archives management.

Awards
Col. Pomrenze received many awards and decorations, including the World War II Victory Medal, a Bronze Star medal for his service in Vietnam, the Legion of Merit, Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three bronze stars, as well as the Netherlands Government Silver Medal of Honor for his work with the Monuments, Fine Arts, and Archives program.

References

External links
Biography by the Monuments Men Foundation
Restitution information at the Jewish Museum Berlin
US Holocaust Museum entry about the Offenbach Archival Depot
Guide to the Colonel Seymour J. Pomrenze (1916-2011) Papers at the American Jewish Historical Society, New York.

Bibliography
 Pomrenze, Seymour. The records of the Offenbach Collecting Point for books and library collections are in the Ardelia Hall Collection, Boxes 250-262, OMGUS, Record Group 260, National Archives at College Park, MD. Offenbach Collecting Point reports are in the Monthly Consolidated Field Reports in the Records of the Wiesbaden Central Collecting Point in the Ardelia Hall Collection, Boxes 136- 139, OMGUS, Record Group 260, National Archives at College Park, MD.
 "Seymour J. Pomrenze: Offenbach Reminicences and the Restitution to the Netherlands." In: The Return of Looted Collections (1946-1996). An Unfinished Chapter. Amsterdam. 1997, pages 10–18.
 Waite, Robert G. 2002. "Returning Jewish Cultural Property: The Handling of Books Looted by the Nazis in the American Zone of Occupation, 1945 to 1952." Libraries & Culture - Volume 37, Number 3, Summer 2002, pp. 213–228.
 Professor Zvi Gitelman; Ms. Laura Meislin; Colonel Seymour Pomrenze; Dr. Jaclc Ukeles. 1999. "Toward An Inventory of Jewish Cultural Assets in the Former Soviet Union (FSU) and Eastern Europe: Key Contacts." Submitted to: The Memorial Foundation for Jewish Culture. Prepared by: Ukeles Associates, Inc.
 Farmer, Walter Ings. 2000. The Safekeepers: A Memoir of Arts at the End of World War II. Walter de Gruyter. .
 Pomrenze, Seymour J. 1998. "Personal Reminiscences of the Offenbach Archival Depot, 1946-1949. Fulfilling International and Moral Obligations."

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Joe Newman (left) and Hamsa Newmark (right) produce a radio program at the KPSQ-LP 97.3 FM production studio inside the Chancellor Hotel. The station hosts music, commentary and variety shows by locals.
After several years of chasing the dream of one day operating a non-commercial community-sourced radio station in Fayetteville, a few locals can officially announce that station is on-air.
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(From left to right) Moshe and Hamsa Newmark and Joe Newman pose in the KPSQ 97.3 Fayetteville Community Radio studio. The station broadcasts locally sourced programming of music, news commentary, spoken word and beyond.
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Kelly Mulhollan (left) and Allison Williams (right) work together to test out the turntables and some of the radio equipment for KPSQ broadcast. The station is ran by community volunteers and is funded from community donations.
Among some of the Pacifica Network shows being broadcasted are Democracy Now!, Sea Change Radio, The David Pakman Show. There are several music shows produced by local DJs. For example, on Afrosonic Taxi, Host DJK plays some of the best dance music from Africa and the Diaspora Tuesdays 8 to 10 p.m., and Poetize the News, where poet host Doug Shields makes sense of world events through poetry alongside guests Fridays at 10 p.m. A handful are live, and the rest are pre-recorded.
Two events are planned for community outreach and getting potential radio producers involved. The first is Sunday, Sept. 11, from 2 to 4 p.m. at the Chancellor Hotel Bella Vista Room, located on the second floor. The event will feature tours of the studio and information sessions. Light refreshments will be provided. There's also a fundraising launch party in the works planned for Sunday, Nov. 6 at Teatro Scarpino.
Joe Newman (left) and Hamsa Newmark (right) produce a radio program inside the KPSQ radio studio.
The station's phone number is 479-966-4667.
• The Afrosonic Taxi — Host DJK plays some of the best dance music from Africa and the Diaspora, including the Caribbean and Latin America, Tuesday 8 to 10 p.m. and re-airs Thursday 9 to 11 a.m.
• Chilly Water Thursdays — Jam bands and southern rock with DJ JosB, Thursday 6 to 8 p.m.
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• Poetize the News — Making sense of world events through poetry, with Fayetteville poet Doug Shields, Friday 10 p.m.
• Jazz with Gusto — Host Art Gust plays Big Band, Dixieland, Swing, singers and crooners from the 30s and 40s, Saturday 9 to 11 a.m. and re-airs Wednesday 9 to 11 a.m.
• Reggae Roadblock — Brother Moshe plays world-wide roots music from the Golden Age of Reggae, Saturday 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. and re-airs Wednesday 8 to 10 p.m.
• Mixtape Matinee — The best of new underground music from psychedelic rock to Americana, indie and beyond along with casual commentary with Nick and Ethan, Sunday 2 to 3 p.m. and re-airs Friday 8 to 9 p.m.
• If That Ain't Country — Western Red brings you Traditional country, honky tonk, bluegrass and western swing from the golden years through to modern times, Sunday 8 to 9 p.m.
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For more information on how to submit a show proposal, visit kpsq.org.
Where: Chancellor Hotel, 70 N. East Ave., Fayetteville inside the Bella Vista Room, second floor.
When: Sunday, Sept. 11 2 to 4 p.m.
What: Tour the studio, learn about programming, how easy it is to host a show and volunteer opportunities.


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The Unexpected Shape
The Blog of Esmé Wang
Cotard's delusion & fiction.
To say, "I am living with Cotard's delusion," is a sort of oxymoron; to say, "I am living as a dead person," makes little sense. And yet the idea of being dead, and of believing that I am dead as firmly as I once believed that I was alive, has burrowed into my mind like a parasite.
I have only seen one pop culture reference to Cotard's delusion, named as such because of the doctor who first documented it in detail. A young woman turns out to be the killer in Episode 10, titled "Buffet Froid," of Hannibal. It's Dr. Hannibal who introduces Cotard's to the protagonist of the show, and therefore the audience: "Have you considered Cotard's syndrome? It's a rare delusional disorder in which a person believes that he or she is dead… Even those closest to them seem like impostors." The woman, named Georgia, has suffered from Cotard's syndrome for years, and tore the face off of one of her victims to presumably see what was beneath. At some point, when Will encounters her, he shouts, probably unhelpfully, "You're alive!"
Cotard's delusion is closely related to Capgras delusion, which I have experienced multiple times over the last seven years. Both are rare. Both affect the same region of the brain. The person afflicted with the delusion is unable to process faces in an emotional manner; it is thought that this lack of ability to process therefore leads to a conclusion — with Capgras, that the person's loved ones have been replaced by doubles ("invasion of the body-snatchers" and "reverse zombie syndrome" are two pop-journalism, unsubtle references to low-grade horror that have little to do with the actual horror of either of these delusions), and in Cotard's, that the person is herself dead.
I love books. I have ever since I can remember being conscious. I have especially loved fiction.
In the depths of psychosis, my ability to discern what is real and what is not wavers. This makes fiction tricky.
My therapist had, in the past, suggested that I avoid it. This, after reading a novel about boarding school and horse riding had me confused. I thought my parents were wealthy and lived in upstate New York. I thought that I was a prodigy with horses.
But to exist without books is a terrible way for me to exist. At times I read nonfiction, which is hard on even my more functional days. I end up raging at the author who exhorts me to look past my past or work hard or pursue my deepest dream. This, I feel, is much easier to do when one's mind has not become a scramble of delusion, a mind that even in better circumstances can shatter into catatonic psychosis under the weight of, say, viewing a single art exhibition at the Legion of Honor, or having a thirty-minute conversation. This is especially galling when I have always worked hard. I have always pursued my deepest dreams, in one way or another. My nature is to be ambitious, to be industrious. It has only been recently that the factory chose to stall.
So nonfiction, especially of the personal development, writerly, or business variety, can pull me under. So can books about overcoming grief, or living through loss, or stories of triumph. The problem that I have can't be talked through or thought through or meditated through. The problem exists in my own terrible master — in my Self.
Recently I have been listening to the Gilead audiobook. I decided that if I had to choose a reality to be confused in, the reality of John Ames would be a pretty beautiful substitute.
I do find myself lost in the book. Another issue of language: "lost in a book." This is not a pretty metaphor. I become lost in the book. The world of Gilead is no more or less real than my own world. The world of a film, any film, is simply a full world that I don't know how to get to. Either I don't have the directions, or it's too out of the way — but I would not be any more surprised to exit my studio and find myself in a church, being preached at by Marilynne Robinson's John Ames, than in the hallway, which is no more or less real to me than my dreams.
This process of discerning what is, or is not, safe to watch or read is an endless one. Science fiction, as it turns out, or anything that challenges reality beyond its understood boundaries, such as Marisha Pessl's Night Film, is to be avoided.
Language is my backbone. I have said this over and over, but it's more than a pretty turn of phrase. I use language, and in particular, writing, in order to reconstruct the world that I once understood so easily, and so well; I write about my experience of Cotard's, and of illness in general, in order to help others who may experience similar things, and similarly feel confused or despairing; I do advocacy work because I want to help others who have never experienced similar things to understand that I am a person — a kind, generally cheerful, and funny person — who has an illness that causes even the most open-minded people to think of me as a foreign object, and generally one to be feared.
I do this for myself. I do this for others who can't do it for themselves. I do it for you — with great tenderness, and with love.
P.S. Hannah of Becoming Who You Are interviewed me for Episode 51 of her podcast. We talked about Radical Sincerity, among other delicious things. Check out Becoming Who You Are, and my interview, here. If you haven't managed to get your hands on your own copy of Radical Sincerity yet, I highly recommend that you hop on over here. (I hear that it's "beautifully written, soulfully articulated, and refreshingly honest.") Hurrah.
Rei says:
I consider myself privileged to be able to read your words and experiences and to learn. Learning is key to becoming more understanding and compassionate. So thank you!
Esmé says:
Thank you for being here, love. x
Ellen Prendergast-Smith says:
Gilead is my very favorite book. I hope it gives you comfort.
I love Gilead. I love Home, as well, but Home is a harder book for me emotionally, and so I chose Gilead. Did you know that Robinson's new novel is about Ames's wife? I was going to say Lilah, but I was afraid I'd gotten the name wrong. Anyway. I'm really excited about that. x
Yeah, I love Home also. I didn't even know Robinson had a new book! I'll have to check it out.
Oh, it's not out yet! People have just been getting excited that it is going to exist. 🙂
Katharine Tillman says:
I think I still have your copy of Home, Ellen. *hides head in shame*
It's OK, I forgive you! 🙂 x
Thank you for so openly sharing about what is going on in your life and in such lovely works. I always appreciate your posts/emails and learning from what you have to say.
I truly appreciate that, Stacia. How's your heart, today?
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Whу nоt uѕе уоur hеаlth insurance fоr соunѕеlіng? Iѕn't thаt what it is fоr?
madisonhc.com - But uѕіng hеаlth insurance for mental hеаlth ѕеrvісеѕ іѕ a lіttlе dіffеrеnt than other mеdісаl іѕѕuеѕ. Sоmеtіmеѕ mental hеаlth іѕѕuеѕ are nоt covered bу уоur hеаlth іnѕurаnсе. Onсе уоu use уоur health insurance for mental hеаlth, уоu wіll hаvе a mental health dіаgnоѕіѕ on file - a mеntаl hеаlth dіѕоrdеr/mеntаl hеаlth illness must be on thе insurance claim іn оrdеr for іnѕurаnсе tо рау fоr treatment. This wіll bе іn уоur permanent medical record.
Of соurѕе you wаnt tо соnѕіdеr uѕіng уоur health insurance fоr counseling, but there are some gооd rеаѕоnѕ fоr you tо consider why уоu may not want to use уоur іnѕurаnсе fоr counseling ѕеrvісеѕ.
Whу dоеѕn't mу соunѕеlоr ассерt my hеаlth insurance?
Many соunѕеlоrѕ choose nоt to ассерt hеаlth іnѕurаnсе fоr vеrу good reasons. Thеу wаnt tо fосuѕ 100% of their tіmе іn trеаtіng you. If thеу accept health insurance, thеrе іѕ a lоt оf еxtrа wоrk involved in accepting іnѕurаnсе, іn аddіtіоn tо аgrееіng tо work for a dіѕсоuntеd fее. Thе counselor mау ѕреnd hours on thе рhоnе gеttіng bеnеfіt іnfоrmаtіоn, authorizations, оr following up оn сlаіmѕ рауmеntѕ. Thе соunѕеlоr has tо wаіt a month fоr payment from thе іnѕurаnсе соmраnу. Thе counselor hаѕ tо fіlе progress rероrtѕ wіth thе іnѕurаnсе company. Thе counselor іѕ required to submit treatment reports аnd оthеr dеtаіlѕ аbоut уоur mеdісаl hіѕtоrу with thе іnѕurаnсе соmраnу.
It's not that соunѕеlоrѕ dоn't like іnѕurаnсе companies, оr dоn't want уоu tо uѕе уоur іnѕurаnсе (wе have hеаlth іnѕurаnсе too!), but mаnу соunѕеlоrѕ рrеfеr to focus 100% оf their tіmе and еnеrgу іn helping clients, rаthеr thаn dоіng paperwork for insurance companies.
But thіѕ isn't the оnlу rеаѕоn соunѕеlоrѕ may nоt bе іn nеtwоrk wіth уоur hеаlth insurance company.
The other reasons are mоrе соmреllіng, аnd уоu nееd to consider thеm BEFORE уоu decide tо uѕе уоur health insurance.
Many соunѕеlоrѕ prefer nоt tо wоrk in nеtwоrk wіth hеаlth іnѕurаnсе соmраnіеѕ ѕо thаt they саn bеttеr рrоtесt your соnfіdеntіаlіtу. Anу іnfоrmаtіоn (сlаіmѕ, reports, оr trеаtmеnt рlаnѕ) fіlеd wіth hеаlth іnѕurаnсе leaves thе рrоtесtіоn of thеіr office аnd thеіr lосkеd fіlеѕ аnd уоur реrѕоnаl, рrіvаtе, еmоtіоnаl information іѕ оutѕіdе оf your counselor's оffісе. In оrdеr fоr аnу insurance соmраnу tо rеіmburѕе or рау fоr counseling (both іn network and оut of network), уоu must be соnѕіdеrеd "ill". You muѕt bе diagnosed wіth a mеntаl health illness or dіѕоrdеr. If уоu are nоt іll еnоugh to warrant a dіаgnоѕіѕ, thеn іnѕurаnсе wіll nоt pay fоr соunѕеlіng ѕеrvісеѕ. If you dо ԛuаlіfу fоr a mеntаl hеаlth diagnosis, уоur іllnеѕѕ wіll bе lіѕtеd іn уоur permanent medical rесоrd. Mаnу соunѕеlоrѕ dоn't lіkе thіѕ "mеdісаl mоdеl" of declaring ѕоmеоnе ill, so thеу сhооѕе not tо ассерt іnѕurаnсе bесаuѕе they want tо focus оn thеіr сlіеnt'ѕ strengths, and not lаbеl thеm as mentally ill.
Do уоu want tо bе соnѕіdеrеd mеntаllу іll? If you hаvе a mental health diagnosis already, bесаuѕе уоu hаvе bееn to counseling оr рѕусhіаtrіс арроіntmеntѕ іn the past, fіnd out whаt your dіаgnоѕіѕ оn fіlе іѕ. If уоu аlrеаdу have a mental health dіаgnоѕіѕ, thіѕ mау not be a соnсеrn tо уоu, but if not, уоu may nоt want this іn your medical record.
Counselors аlѕо dо not like rеlеаѕіng information tо others to protect уоur соnfіdеntіаlіtу. Once a сlаіm is ѕubmіttеd to thе insurance соmраnу, who knоwѕ hоw many реорlе tаkе a lооk at іt and rubber stamp іt whіlе іt travels thrоugh the ѕуѕtеm? If insurance рауѕ for any соunѕеlіng ѕеѕѕіоnѕ (in nеtwоrk оr оut оf network), then thе insurance соmраnу has the rіght tо аudіt уоur соmрlеtе fіlе. They can rеԛuеѕt copies оf соunѕеlіng nоtеѕ, аѕѕеѕѕmеntѕ, аnd other реrѕоnаl emotional іnfоrmаtіоn to determine if you really аrе "sick еnоugh" tо wаrrаnt thеіr рауmеnt. Thеу саn dеnу services tо уоu іf thеу think уоu аrеn't sick enough оr іf they think уоur соunѕеlіng is nоt "mеdісаllу necessary".
Addіtіоnаllу, there аrе mаnу соunѕеlіng іѕѕuеѕ thаt are nоt even соvеrеd by іnѕurаnсе аt аll. Strеѕѕ management and anger mаnаgеmеnt are usually not covered. Mаrrіаgе counseling is usually nоt соvеrеd. Cеrtаіn mеdісаl соndіtіоnѕ/mеntаl hеаlth соndіtіоnѕ may bе excluded (ѕuсh аѕ аttеntіоn dеfісіt disorder оr аdjuѕtmеnt dіѕоrdеr). Even іf уоur іllnеѕѕ оr dіѕоrdеr іѕ соvеrеd bу уоur insurance plan, thеу mау limit the numbеr оf visits thеу wіll cover (ѕоmеtіmеѕ only 20 реr уеаr), and thеу will ѕеt a mаxіmum аmоunt they will рау реr саlеndаr уеаr оr іn уоur lifetime.
Addіtіоnаllу, соunѕеlоrѕ рrеfеr nоt to hаvе ѕоmеоnе іn thе іnѕurаnсе соmраnу tеllіng thеm hоw tо trеаt their сlіеntѕ. Inѕurаnсе соmраnіеѕ can decide what tуре of counseling іѕ соvеrеd, whаt dіаgnоѕеѕ аrе allowed, аnd how mаnу tіmеѕ thе client needs tо come before thеу аrе сurеd. Mаnу counselors prefer tо work directly with сlіеntѕ tо ѕеrvе thеіr nееdѕ, wіthоut interference frоm аn insurance соmраnу.
Using your hеаlth insurance fоr соunѕеlіng services can аlѕо аffесt уоur security clearance, life іnѕurаnсе rаtе, еmрlоуmеnt, or future health іnѕurаnсе соvеrаgе.
Fоr the above rеаѕоnѕ, I recommend that уоu bе іnfоrmеd about uѕіng health insurance fоr counseling. You may сhооѕе tо file аnуwау, but bе аn informed соnѕumеr.
If уоu have clinical, ѕеvеrе dерrеѕѕіоn, anxiety, оr other іѕѕuеѕ, thеn уоu probably аlrеаdу have a dіаgnоѕіѕ.
But іf you аrе ѕtrеѕѕеd, having rеlаtіоnѕhір рrоblеmѕ, оr trуіng tо fіgurе out уоur рurроѕе іn life, your symptoms may bе minor, and you may nоt want tо have a mental health dіаgnоѕіѕ іn уоur rесоrdѕ.
Onсе an іnѕurаnсе claim is submitted tо your health insurance соmраnу, your diagnosis bесоmеѕ раrt оf уоur реrmаnеnt mеdісаl rесоrd, and саn affect future life іnѕurаnсе, рrееxіѕtіng conditions, оr thе соѕt of private hеаlth іnѕurаnсе.
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Bulletin Board – February 17, 2020
Staff February 17, 2020
"Hustle and Bustle," an exhibit of paintings by Louisville, KY, artist Kayla Bischoff, is on display now through February 28 at the Saint Meinrad Archabbey Library Gallery. Bischoff creates multi-layered compositions combining figuration and abstraction, exploring individual and social psychology. For library hours, call 812-357-6401 or 800-987-7311 or visit http://www.saintmeinrad.edu/library/library-hours/. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Those wishing to view the exhibit may want to arrive at least 30 minutes before closing time.
A shopping bazaar will take place at St. Meinrad Community Center in St. Meinrad on Sunday, March 1 from 1-4 p.m. The event benefits the St. Meinrad Volunteer Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary in their mission to support the Fire Department and the community. Shop with local consultants and crafters. A silent auction will also be held. Food and drinks will be available for purchase.
Evansville Philharmonic Orchestra will hold its February Classics concert at 7 p.m. on Saturday, February 29 at the Victory Theatre in Evansville. The concert will begin with Zoltán Kodály's Dances of Galanta. Mendelssohn Symphony No. 3 concludes the program with Scottish dance and folk music flavors. The concert will also feature guitar superstar Meng Su performing Rodrigo's Concierto de Aranjuez. Adult tickets start at $31 and can be purchased by calling the Philharmonic Box Office at 812-425-5050, Ext. 300 or by ordering online at http://www.evansvillephilharmonic.org. Tickets can also be purchased at the door two hours prior to the concert. Discounted tickets are available for seniors, military, students and age 18-39 attendees.
St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Parish will hold Ash Wednesday services on February 26 at the following locations and times: 7 a.m. at Mary Help of Christians Church in Mariah Hill, 4 p.m. at St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Santa Claus and 6 p.m. at St. Joseph's Catholic Church in Dale.
St. Nicholas Church in Santa Claus will hold a Lenten fish dinner, featuring grilled salmon, on Friday, February 28 from 4-7 p.m. Cost is $12 per person.
Community Table, a mission ministry of Dale Presbyterian Church, serves a free meal year round, every Thursday evening except holidays, at the Micah Center, 6 North Main St. in Dale. Doors open at 4:30 p.m., meal served 5:30-6:30 p.m., doors close at 7 p.m.
Clubs and Meetings
Dale Kiwanis meets every Monday from 12-1 p.m. at Jenk's Pizza in Dale. Guests and new members are always welcome.
Kiwanis Club of South Spencer meets at Angelo's Pizza every Tuesday from 11:45 a.m.-1 p.m.
Spencer County Council on Aging provides a SWIRCA meal at 11:30 a.m. Monday-Thursday in the Lincoln Manor Community Room, 714 Sycamore St., Rockport. Suggested donation is $3.50 for those 60 and older. Food stamps are accepted. Reservations must be called in 24 hours in advance at 812-649-9828. The meal site is closed on Fridays. Activities such as bingo and games are scheduled throughout the month after lunch.
Drug overdoses have become a leading cause of accidental death in the United States with heroin and other opiates being the largest contributor. Learn more about the signs of heroin addiction and how to make a difference by visiting http://www.narcononnewliferetreat.org/drug-rehab. Narconon can also help you take steps to overcome addiction in your family with free screenings or referrals; call 1-800-431-1754.
Lincoln Heritage Public Library:
Dale Branch (812-937-7170)
• Bite-Sized Bookworms, a storytime for kids 3-6 years old, is offered every Tuesday from 9:30-10:15 a.m. and every Thursday from 10:45-11:30 a.m. Free and no registration required.
• Tiny Tales, a storytime for ages 6 months-35 months, is offered every Wednesday from 9:30-10 a.m. Free and no registration required.
• Music and Movement storytime is offered every Wednesday from 1-1:45 p.m. for kids age 3-6 years old. Free and no registration required.
• A "Not Your Mother's Yoga" class is offered every Thursday from 9:15-10:15 a.m. This free class is for anyone 18 and older, and registration is recommended.
• Genealogy assistance is available to patrons every Wednesday from 1:30-4 p.m.
Chrisney Branch (812-362-8471)
• Bite-Sized Bookworms, a storytime for kids 3-6 years old, is offered every Monday from 10-10:45 a.m. Free and no registration required.
• Genealogy assistance is available to patrons on Mondays from 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Free delivery services are available for all Lincoln Heritage Public Library area homebound residents in North Spencer. Patrons may request large print books, paperbacks, books on CD, music CDs, magazines, word puzzles and DVDs, as well as items for the visually impaired — all at no cost. Call Justine, Outreach Coordinator at 812-937-7170 to set up a visit.
Spencer County Public Library:
Rockport Branch (812-649-4866)
New Boston Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary will host its annual Famous Soup sale on Sunday, March 8 at the New Boston Fire Department. Carry-out only will begin at 8 a.m. Cost is $15 per gallon. Bring own containers. To pre-order, call Reggie at 812-547-8738 or Terri at 812-549-6781. All proceeds will benefit the New Boston Volunteer Fire Department.
Crisis Connection, Inc. operates a hot-line for battered and at-risk women, and other services. To seek help or to talk to someone who cares call 1-800-245-4580.
Doreen Richardson, 58, Rockport
Marriage Licenses – February 17, 2020


As an Intern, you will be part of the Power Grid (PG) Division and Grid Integration Business Units (BU) based in Beijing. ABB is World's No.1 in Power Products Business and the product manufactured becomes the key components to transmit and distribute electricity. The division incorporates ABB's manufacturing network for Transformers, Switchgear, Circuit Breakers, Cables and associated equipment. It also offers all the services needed to ensure products' performance and extend their lifespan.
Manage or perform activities such as project order entry, and contract deliverables. Contract deliverables include completing purchase order sheets, preparing reports, and any other contract deliverables required.
Support PM by maintaining Customer order tracking lists, Vendor orders, follow ups and keeping record Customer wise for small size orders.
Support Document Control Specialists with daily job duties, completion of various contract document deliverables, and assembly of Instruction Manuals etc if required as per contract.
Ideally you should currently be enrolled in a Bachelor's or Post-graduate degree program at an accredited Shanghai based institution.
Must have good communication skills in English both written and spoken for managing International Projects.
Preferred to have basic skills on Project Planning and Scheduling.
Basic knowledge of Project Financial and Cost Management.


Summer is nearly here and for most, the arrival of this season marks the start of sweltering-hot weather. Ayurveda describes the summer heat as being "pitta-aggravating" which implies provoking the fire element within. It's intuitive that the basic goal during summer is to stay cool so here are a couple ways to help beat the summer heat from an ayurvedic perspective.
– Dr. Vasant Lad, B.A.M.S.
1. Drink cooling herbal teas such as cumin, coriander, and fennel tea.
2. Eat cooling and more easily digestible meals such as kitchari and salads.
3. Consider applying cooling essential oils to the body, such as sandalwood and khus.
According to the teachings of Ayurveda, every aspect of our lives contributes to our overall health with seasonal changes being of great significance. The summer heat is reflective of the fiery element of pitta giving all the more reason to discover some delectable yummy and cooling dishes to help stay cool this summer. Also, please note that in tropical climate, the seasons are different; due to the high temperature and humidity, Pitta and Kapha prevail. Thus, it is recommended to favor cooling, bitter, astringent, healthy sweet taste such as grains and milk and lighter foods. Refer to the diets outlined during spring and summer.
Often a good meal for lunch on a hot summer day is basmati rice and mung dal kitchari. However, to bring about flavor you may also want to consider cucumber raita to help improve digestion and even help to cool down many spicy dishes.
* Simply mix all together and enjoy!
Want To Stay Cool & Well Hydrated?
It's also very important to stay well hydrated especially during the hot summer days. Therefore, consider sipping on this drink throughout the day to keep the body hydrated and cool.
* Mix all together and sip away!
This helps to cool down even the most spiciest of dishes.
Simply peel and core apples and place in food processor with cilantro. Add lemon and salt according to taste. Can also substitute pears for apples and limes for lemons if desired.
There are other simple recommendations to also assist in reducing pitta during summer by wearing hats or sunglasses as well as light cotton clothing. I hope you enjoyed these simple yet essential tips for staying cool during these hot summer days.
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4. Lad, V. (1998). The complete book of Ayurvedic home remedies. New York: Harmony Books.
5. Hospodar, M. (1999). Heaven's banquet: Vegetarian cooking for lifelong health the ayurveda way. New York, N.Y., U.S.A.: Dutton.


My name is Elizabeth Burchenal, I am 22 years old. I am a daughter, a sister and a survivor. I recently beat Ocular Melanoma when I was twenty years old.
My whole life I have been an athlete and somewhat of an adventurer. I grew up with 3 brothers, who were either beating me up, or teaching me how to beat some else up…Fighting was not something I literally did, but metaphorically speaking, yes I had to fight for everything in my youth when surrounded by three boys. They made me tough as nails and I will never be able to fully thank them for that.
I also played soccer my whole life, and went to college to play soccer for the UNC Tarheels. Eventually after parting with soccer, I found it hard to find something to take pride in. I had always been complimented and somewhat praised for my ability to play soccer. It actually blinded me from the bigger picture of what the world had to offer me because once it was all taken away, I felt like I had nothing special that defined me or no talents that set me apart from the millions of people in the world. Today, I do not struggle finding something to be proud, and I feel so very very far from average.
My story starts my sophomore year of college. One day, I actually considered taking notes, which never happened…when I realized I couldn't really read the words on the board. I was confused because I never had any trouble with my vision, I always had 20/20. I called my mom and told her when I came home for spring break that we should go grab some of those ridiculous reading glasses just in case I wanted to continue my newly acquired studious attributes…so one day over my spring break I called my mom up and we went to LensCrafters in the mall. I just wanted to grab the glasses and go, but my mother insisted on getting a check up to make sure I didn't need any prescriptive lenses. Against my will, I agreed and had a mini check up in the back of this tiny LensCrafters in the shopping mall. One thing led to the next, and one doctor sent me to another doctor who sent me finally to a local doctor at the hospital here in Cincinnati, who knew within 2 minutes of looking at my eye that it was cancer.
Surprisingly, the moment I heard my doctor utter the words "cancer" I had this immense amount of energy come over me. Like I was immediately ready to beat the absolute crap out of this. Sure I was terrified, actually horrified, but not about losing to it, more so at knowing how much work I was about to have to do, and the fears that everyone around me was about to undergo. I sat outside of the hospital with my Mom and Dad and I remember sitting on the curb sort of speechless, and my Dad said to me "Elizabeth, you are the toughest little girl I've ever known, I wish I could take this for you, but if anyone can do this it is you." I remember thinking that very second THANK YOU LORD that it was me and not someone else in my family. It helped that my doctors had 100% confidence in my radiation and surgery that I was going to receive. The hardest part was getting the 3 hour MRI and CT scans to make sure the cancer had not traveled. Both of those tests, as many people know, can take a while and it was hard not to worry about the worst. As soon as I knew it was isolated, then I was ready to seek and destroy.
I received my radiation at University Hospital in Cincinnati the week after I found my cancer. The doctors designed me my very own gold plated radiation piece that they stitched onto the back of my eye. I stayed in the hospital for one week for my radiation, and that is when having three brothers comes in handy. Because I was undergoing the radiation, it isn't necessarily safe for any one person to always be in such close contact. That being said, I was never lonely, I always had someone there with me. My brothers brought me flowers every single day and professed their love for me every hour, which did not hurt. I had endless amounts of other family and friends, and the amount of people that showed up for me was truly overwhelming. The things people did for me and said to me is honestly what I believe helped me heal so fast. My doctors were absolutely amazing and to this day have become very good friends. Having love like that around you is contagious. A week later, I walked out of the hospital and went home. It was only a matter of time to see if the radiation worked. I had multiple appointments and check ups to make sure the process was progressing properly and that my melanoma was fading away. Fortunately, several months later my wonderful doctors told me that they noticed only a scar left in my eye. The only loss I suffer from is the loss of my vision from the strong radiation, but that is something I wake up grateful for.
Everyone I know and love continually tells me how sorry they are that I had to go through that experience, but what I always tell them is that I am so thankful every day that I did. You never realize what you have until your standing face to face with losing it. It has made me appreciate life so much more and given me a passion for life that I had always taken for granted. My life today is better then I could have ever imagined. I have dreams and aspirations that I look forward to accomplishing. I actually hope to one day work for a foundation like The Young and Brave. All I want to do is give back and help others in their darkest days.
Although my brothers taught me to be a fighter, I think I was born a lover… but fighting cancer and beating cancer only motivates me to love harder, deeper, and sweeter every single day.
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25 Great Scholarships for Students With Environmental Interests
With concerns over global warming, energy conservation, land degradation, environmental health, nuclear power, and pollution continuing to escalate, more organizations are providing financial scholarships for students interested in the environment as an effort to prepare more environmentalists to protect our vulnerable planet. With the green scholarships offered by numerous public and private providers, environmentally-conscious students can have the opportunity to pursue a degree related to an eco-oriented field. Whether you are a sustainable agriculture major or just an average student working to make your community more earth-friendly, the following are 25 excellent environmental scholarships that can help launch a career in a diverse range of green interests.
1. $2,500 Commitment to Social Change Scholarship
Deadline: April and October 1st
With the mission of preparing students to make a positive impact on the world, the $2,500 Commitment to Social Change Scholarship is offered by Walden University to master's and doctoral students who demonstrate the capacity to effective positive social change. Eligible candidates must be been accepted for admissions to a program of interest within the last seven months prior to the deadline and not have received another merit-based Walden scholarship.
$2,500 Commitment to Social Change Scholarship
100 Washington Avenue South Suite 900
help@waldenu.edu
2. Alexander A. Smick Scholarship in Rural Community Service and Development
Deadline: February 14th
Washington State University awards two or more Alexander A. Smick Scholarships in Rural Community Service and Development annually for up to $1,500 each to undergraduate and graduate students who have demonstrated interest in development issues facing rural citizens. Along with the completed application, applicants must submit a comprehensive list of extracurricular activities and a 500-word essay as evidence of their commitment to rural community service.
Alexander A. Smick Scholarship in Rural Community Service and Development
jgoldberger@wsu.edu
3. American Society for Enology and Viticulture Scholarship Program
Deadline: March 1st
Annually, the American Society for Enology and Viticulture (ASEV) awards several scholarships to qualified students who are pursuing a degree in enology, viticulture, or another program emphasizing science related to the wine or grape industry. In order to be eligible for this environmental scholarship for varying amounts, candidates must be enrolled into a full-time accredited four-year U.S. institution and have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.2 or higher.
American Society for Enology and Viticulture Scholarship Program
society@asev.org
4. Annie's Homegrown Sustainable Agriculture Scholarships
Deadline: December 2nd
Since sustainable and organic agriculture is at the heart of Annie's Homegrown, the company awards annual Sustainable Agriculture Scholarships as financial support for the newest generation of farmers committed to sustainable farming practices. Eligible candidates who are U.S. undergraduate and graduate students enrolled in an accredited sustainable or organic agriculture program must submit a three-paragraph essay describing their future career goals.
Annie's Homegrown Sustainable Agriculture Scholarships
1610 Fifth Street
bernie@annies.com
5. Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Awards
Deadline: Varies
Each year, the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) grants awards to honor students from AASHE-member institutions who have demonstrated outstanding leadership in promoting campus sustainability at their community college, four-year university, and graduate institution levels. In addition to an application essay, students or teams are encouraged to submit photos, videos, or other media coverage of their green activities.
Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education Awards
1536 Wynkoop St. Suite 100
awards@aashe.org
6. Bill Morrall Conservation Scholarship
Deadline: April 15th
Established by the Arizona Wildlife Federation in honor of the strong advocate on conservation issues important to the northern region of Arizona, the Bill Morrall Conservation Scholarship is offered annually for $500 per semester to undergraduate or graduate students at Northern Arizona University. Eligible applicants for this environmental scholarship must be currently majoring in Forestry, Ecosystem Analysis, Fish and Wildlife Management, Conservation Journalism or Education, Environment Pollution, Land Use Planning, Energy, or Soil Conservation with a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
Bill Morrall Conservation Scholarship
602 South Humphreys
sarah.colby@nau.edu
7. Castle Ink Paperless Scholarship
Deadline: May 1st
To promote awareness about the importance of recycling, the Castle Ink Paperless Scholarship is open to all U.S. high school graduates who are accepted to begin college or are currently enrolled in any accredited institution. To be considered for the $1,000 scholarship, candidates must submit a picture of something cool that they made out of recycled used printer ink cartridges, printers, or laser toners via YouTube, Pinterest, Twitter, Tumblr, or Facebook with the hashtag #CastleInk.
Castle Ink Paperless Scholarship
2002 Summit Blvd. Suite 300
castleinkcartridges@gmail.com
8. Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Education Scholarship
Deadline: June 1st
Sponsored by Missouri's Department of Natural Resources, the Environmental Education Scholarship program (EESP) provides funding to minority and other underrepresented students who are pursuing a bachelor's or master's degree related to environmental studies. Eligible candidates for the $1,000 renewable scholarship must be a current Missouri resident, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and be enrolled full-time in an accredited post-secondary institution in the state.
Department of Natural Resources' Environmental Education Scholarship
dana.muessig@dnr.mo.gov
9. Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
Deadline: December 12th
Administered by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's (NOAA) Office of National Marine Sanctuaries, the Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program provides support for independent graduate-level studies in oceanography, marine biology, or maritime archaeology. With preference being given to women and minority students, all eligible applicants for the up to $42,000 yearly scholarship must be U.S. citizens who are admitted to a relevant graduate program at an accredited institution.
Dr. Nancy Foster Scholarship Program
1305 East-West Highway 11th Floor
sanctuaries@noaa.gov
10. Dr. W. Wesley Eckenfelder Jr. Scholarship
In honor of his career as an environmental trailblazer for more than 50 years, the Dr. W. Wesley Eckenfelder Jr. Scholarship is offered by Brown and Caldwell for junior, senior, or graduate students who are enrolled full-time at an accredited institution with a declared major in civil, chemical, or environmental engineering and other environmental sciences. For consideration for the $5,000 sustainability scholarship, eligible applicants must be U.S. citizens with a cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 or higher.
Dr. W. Wesley Eckenfelder Jr. Scholarship
scholarships@brwncald.com
11. Earth Island Institute's Brower Youth Awards
Deadline: May 12th
Established in honor of the renowned environmentalist David Brower, the Earth Island Institute grants the Brower Youth Awards for Environmental Leadership to young environmental change leaders between the ages of 13 and 22 who live in North America. In order to be considered for the $3,000 scholarship prize with a week-long trip to the San Francisco Bay Area, applicants must submit a completed application, photograph, and reference letter on environmental work.
Earth Island Institute's Brower Youth Awards
2150 Allston Way Suite 460
bya@earthisland.org
12. Environmental Fund for a Sustainable Future Scholarship
At Northern Arizona University, the Environmental Fund for a Sustainable Future Scholarship provides $1,500 per semester to junior and senior students enrolled in a related environmental sciences or studies program on a full-time basis with good academic standing. Selection for the $1,500 sustainable scholarships is based on demonstrated activism for environmental preservation, potential to make research contributions to environmental sciences, financial need, academic performance, and interest in northern Arizona environmental issues.
Environmental Fund for a Sustainable Future Scholarship
13. Finnis Scott Foundation Scholarship
Deadline: June 15th
Partnered with Longwood Gardens, the Finnis Scott Foundation of Northamptonshire offers the Finnis Scott Foundation Scholarship aims to provide travel support to the United States for candidates from the United Kingdom who have been accepted into the Longwood Gardens International Internship Program or the International Training Program in Ornamental Horticulture. The program is open to all British university graduates who received degrees in horticulture, landscape architecture, botany, or environmental studies.
Finnis Scott Foundation Scholarship
7 Spencer Parade
Northampton, United Kingdom NN1 5AB
administrator@finnis-scott-foundation.org.uk
14. Garden Club of America Fellowship in Ecological Restoration
Deadline: December 31st
Designed to support research that will advance knowledge and increase the numbers of scientists in the important field, the Garden Club of America Fellowship in Ecological Restoration provides an annual grant to graduate students for $8,000 for research study in the recovery of ecological integrity. Although the field of study can range from forestry and ecology to applied plant sciences and evolutionary biology, all candidates must be enrolled in a leading accredited U.S. institution in environmental sciences.
Garden Club of America Fellowship in Ecological Restoration
14 East 60th Street 3rd Floor
gca@gcamerica.org
15. Greenpeace Scholarship
Partnered with the Greenpeace Student Network, the SIT Graduate Institute provides the special Greenpeace Scholarship to current and past volunteers from the environmental work programs who wish to pursue a Master of Arts degree in Conflict Transformation, International Education, Sustainable Development, International Policy and Management, or Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL). Candidates are eligible for receiving $1,000 per three months of environmental community service up to a maximum of $5,000.
Greenpeace Scholarship
1 Kipling Rd.
admissions@sit.edu
http://www.greenpeace.org/usa/en/getinvolved/get-involved/semester/Scholarships/
16. Heather Andrews Scholarship Fund
Deadline: February 8th
Established in 2012 by Solar Energy International (SEI) to support women's solar training in honor of an alumna and solar champion who passed away after complications from brain surgery, the Heather Andrews Scholarship Fund supports female SEI students who are interested in attending hands-on training programs at their Paonia PV Lab in the Rocky Mountains. Through the Women's SEI Program, students can participate in technical workshops to further a career in renewable energy.
Heather Andrews Scholarship Fund
520 South Third St. Room 16
Carbondale, CO 81623
sei@solarenergy.org
17. National Environmental Health Association Scholarships
Deadline: February 1st
In order to encourage commitment to a career in environmental health, the National Environmental Health Association (NEHA) grants annual scholarships to undergraduate students who are enrolled in an environmental health program at a four-year institution that has gained accreditation from the Environmental Health Accreditation Council (EHAC). For consideration, all applicants must submit an official copy of an academic transcript, two faculty letters of recommendation, and one reference letter from an active NEHA member.
National Environmental Health Association Scholarships
720 South Colorado Blvd. Suite 1000N
cdimmitt@neha.org
18. Northern Tier Hardwood Association Scholarships
The Northern Tier Hardwood Association (NTHA) of Pennsylvania offers scholarships annually to students residing in Bradford, Sullivan, Susquehanna, Tioga, Wyoming, Wayne, Lackawanna, Luzerne, and Pike counties of the state for $1,000. Eligible candidates for the environmental scholarships must be currently enrolled in a Pennsylvania two or four-year institution and pursuing a degree in Forestry, Environmental Resource Management, Agriculture, Agronomy, Environmental Education, Forest Resources, or another closely related field.
Northern Tier Hardwood Association Scholarships
200 Lake Rd. Suite C
Towanda, PA 18848
nthapa@frontiernet.net
19. Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Studies
Deadline: November 27th
Each year, the Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships program supports master's and doctoral students who are pursuing graduate environmental studies to help defray the ever-increasing costs associated with research leading to advanced degrees. Offering up to $12,000 per year for tuition with a $25,000 yearly stipend and $5,000 annual expense allowance, the program is only open to students attending a fully accredited U.S. college of university.
Science to Achieve Results (STAR) Fellowships for Graduate Environmental Studies
cassell.peter@epa.gov
20. Sustainability Champions Scholarship
For passionate students who want to learn how to develop solutions to the world's most pressing sustainability challenges, the Arizona State University's School of Sustainability offers the Sustainability Champions Scholarship for $2,5000 to junior-level students to cover tuition and educational expenses. Eligible candidates for the sustainability scholarship must be enrolled full-time, have completed at least 78 credit hours, be in good academic standing with a cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher, and submit a brief challenge proposal.
Sustainability Champions Scholarship
800 South Cady Mall
schoolofsustainability@asu.edu
http://schoolofsustainability.asu.edu/prospective-students/champions.php
21. Theodore Gordon Flyfishers Founders Fund Scholarship
Deadline: April 1st
Administered by the Environmental Consortium of Colleges and Universities, the Theodore Gordon Flyfishers Founders Fund Scholarship is granted annually to a single recipient who has demonstrated outstanding commitment in an area of study that falls within an environmental field. This green scholarship is available to full-time undergraduate students who have senior-level standing or graduate students entering their first or second year at a graduate degree program at a member institution of the Environmental Consortium with a current GPA of 3.5 or higher in all environmental coursework.
Theodore Gordon Flyfishers Founders Fund Scholarship
Pleasantville, NY 10570
info@environmentalconsortium.org
22. Udall Scholarships
Deadline: March 5th
Each year, the Morris K. Udall and Stewart L. Udall Foundation awards up to 50 Udall Scholarships for up to $5,000 each to sophomore and junior-level undergraduate college students who demonstrate a clear commitment to careers related to environmental health, tribal public policy, or Native American healthcare. After being nominated by an institution's faculty representative, candidates must submit an 11-question application form, current official college transcript, three letters of recommendation, and an 800-word essay.
Udall Scholarships
130 South Scott Avenue
randler@udall.gov
23. UGA Brittney Fox Watts Endowment for Study Abroad in Sustainability Scholarship
Deadline: October 22nd
From the University of Georgia's Office of Sustainability, the Brittney Fox Watts Endowment for Study Abroad in Sustainability Scholarship is designed to provide financial support to students who are participating in a study abroad program to embrace sustainable practices that address the health and well-being of individuals around the globe. Eligible candidates must have a minimum GPA of 3.0 or higher, demonstrate financial need, possess a strong record of extra-curricular involvement, submit solid faculty recommendations, and compose a 1,000-word essay on educational goals in sustainability.
UGA Brittney Fox Watts Endowment for Study Abroad in Sustainability Scholarship
sustain@uga.edu
24. Walt Ratterman Scholarship Fund
Deadline: Contact sponsoring organization
In honor of a solar advocate who worked tirelessly to bring solar electricity to communities around the world, Solar Energy International (SEI) presents the Walt Ratterman Scholarship Fund to individuals from developing countries who are interested in attending international workshops to bring this crucial knowledge back to their communities. For those with a spirit of adventure and hard work, the training programs can provide valuable training on how to create sustainable renewable energy projects.
Walt Ratterman Scholarship Fund
25. Windstar Environmental Studies Scholarship
Offering two $500 scholarships for qualified undergraduates entering their junior or senior year of college and one $1,000 scholarship for graduate students entering their second year of a master's program, the Windstar Environmental Studies Scholarship program seeks to inspire students to take direct actions to achieve an environmentally sustainable future. Eligible candidates must be enrolled in an accredited U.S. institution for environment studies or environmental engineering, have a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher, and submit a 500-word essay on previous environment service work.
Windstar Environmental Studies Scholarship
Snowmass, CO 81654
windstarco@wstar.org
In our increasingly environmentally-conscious society abound with worrying global concerns, the market is demanding more qualified candidates to pursue degrees and careers related to the fields of environmental science and clean energy. If you are an environmentalist interested in becoming an advocate against the real dangers to the future of human life, be sure to check out these 25 scholarships for students interested in the environment to offset the costs of education or research to achieve a bright eco-related career.
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Every year the most important Italian and foreign wine magazines taste and evaluate wines from every corner of the world, expressing their grades. With the New Year also the new wine rankings got published. Here's a collection of the most recent impressions on Francone wines.
This year as well we are very satisfied with the results of our work: all the efforts in the vineyards and in the winery brought good results!
Among our Red Wines, Barbaresco Gallina 2015 got 91/100 on Wine Enthusiast .
On the prestigious Annuario dei migliori vini d'Italia 2019 di Luca Maroni our Barbera d'Alba L'amorosa 2017 got an excellent 94/100. This result makes us very proud because we love our young and fruity Barbera!
Last, but not least, on Merum magazine Barbaresco I Patriarchi 2015 got 2 hearts to indicate a very good wine to reserve in the cellar for a while.


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The Public Health Agency of Barcelona (ASPB) is the public health provider responsible for public health in Barcelona, with an annual budget of about €26 M and 320 people employed. Some of the main tasks of the ASPB are monitoring population health status and determinants, developing, implementing and evaluating public health policies and programs as well as acting as health authority. It also has a large experience in research, with more than 90 articles published yearly in indexed scientific journals, and more than 40 active research projects. Furthermore, the ASPB is a collaborative centre of the Autonomous University of Barcelona and Pompeu Fabra University (Barcelona), running part of the Master in Public Health program. In addition, the ASPB has since 1985 a collaboration agreement with Johns Hopkins University (Baltimore, USA), which enables collaboration on research projects and training between the two centres.
Maria Jose López Medina, has a PhD in Public Health and Methodology of Biomedical Research and a degree in Environmental Sciences. She is currently a senior researcher at the Evaluation and Intervention Methods Service of the Public Health Agency of Barcelona. She is also the Head of the research group of Evaluation of Public Health Programs and Policies from the Biomedical Research Centre Network for Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP) as well as the head of the Evaluation of Public Health Programs and Policies research group from the Agency for Management of University and Research Grants (AGAUR). She has coordinated different national and international projects related with tobacco control. Secondhand smoke exposure assessment is one of her main areas of research, with more than 70 scientific papers published. She is also teacher of "Evaluation of Public Health programs and policies" at the Master of Public Health of the University Pompeu Fabra, and associated editor of the Spanish scientific journal Gaceta Sanitaria.
Xavier Continente, BSc Pharmacy degree, MPH, PhD, is a researcher at the Evaluation and Intervention Methods Service of the Public Health Agency, Barcelona. He is member of the Biomedical Research Centre Network for Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP), the Evaluation of Public Health Programs and Policies research group from the Agency for Management of University and Research Grants (AGAUR) and the Biomedical Research Institute Sant Pau (IIB Sant Pau). His research work has been mainly focused on health risk factors in adolescents and has also been involved in national and international projects related to second-hand smoke exposure assessment.
Teresa Arechavala, Bsc in Biology and MPH, is a predoctoral researcher in the Evaluation and Intervention Methods Service of the Public Health Agency of Barcelona, and the Biomedical Research Centre Network for Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP). Her previous work was focused on children obesity and eating habits, and currently, she is conducting her PhD research on second-hand smoke exposure in children.
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Elisabet Henderson, BSc Human Biology (2016) and MPH (2018) from the Universitat Pompeu Fabra, is a pre-doctoral researcher at the Evaluation and Intervention Methods Service of the Public Health Agency of Barcelona, and the Biomedical Research Centre network for Epidemiology and Public Health (CIBERESP). Elisabet has conducted research on the effects of traffic-related air pollution (TRAP) exposure and is currently researching secondhand tobacco smoke exposures in outdoor settings in Europe.


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RP Series locomotives average 95% or better availability. RP Series locomotives feature reliability that is better than our competitors and equal to the reliability of high horsepower fleets due to rugged design, customer training, RemoDi, L.I.V.E., post-delivery technical support, and a crew-friendly service design.


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NEW OLD STOCK IN THE ORIGINAL BOX, MEDALLION / MASTERCRAFT VDIG MULTIFUNCTION COMPUTER GAUGE DISPLAY, MEDALLION PART NUMBER 6913-00337-01 FOR DUAL ENGINES. Does not include a bezel, wiring, plugs or harness.
The VDIG display gauge is also considered a computer brain box for your boat. It provides virtually all of the information the driver needs to navigate from one easy-to-use menu program. With one touch you can manage the speed, ballast, trim, depth and more. The VDIG system continually diagnoses your boats performance and provides low fuel or battery alerts, low oil pressure or high coolant temperature warnings, even a shallow-water alarm.
Measures 4 3/8" OD and fits in an approximately 3 7/8" x 3 1/4" cutout.


Stihl AL 500 High-Speed Battery Charger Offers the fastest charge times for all STIHL Lithium-Ion batteries. Part of the STIHL Lithium-Ion Battery KombiSystem, the AL 500 delivers the fastest charging time for all STIHL Lithium-Ion batteries. Now, you can spend less time charging and complete your projects faster. The AL 500 will even charge the high-capacity AR 900 backpack battery in less than 2 hours. For AP 80 and AP 180 batteries, charge time is just 25 minutes!