The Case Of The Mystery Snow Shoveler In The East Village

The mystery shoveler strikes, removing snow from this car.

It's been a week since the Northeast and MidAtlantic was slammed by an historic snowstorm. In some parts of that area, snow removal and clean-up is still an ongoing project. NYC reported that the accumulation was the third largest on record; for the Baltimore area, it was the largest accumulation from a single storm.

In the East Village of NYC, an anonymous snow shoveler had struck. Once the snow stopped, residents unwrapped themselves from their indoor activities and went outside to assess the damages. For most, it meant a considerable amount of work to shovel some 26 inches of snow off their cars. But for a lucky few, something mysterious had happened. There was no snow on their cars and the space had been cleared for easy exit.



A note was left on the windshield of those whose vehicles had been shoveled out. It was typewritten on a small piece of paper, you know, that old-fashioned way that people used to write college papers and formal letters, that type of typewritten. It read, "Your car was shoveled out of the snow for FREE on the evening of Tuesday, January 26, 2016. If you would like to show your gratitude you could make a small donation to Mighty Mutts Animal Rescue at www.mightymutts.org. If not, that is fine, and enjoy the free shoveling. Thanks" There was no name attached.

One thing rather obvious about the mysterious shoveler - that individual must like animals, since the charity that was suggested is linked with an animal shelter. But even the one blogger who managed to interview the shoveler did not reveal a name. However, the only real clue was that the mystery person does volunteer at the shelter, which is no-kill and all-volunteer.

How fortunate for this shelter that the mystery shoveler requested donations as a thank-you! Michelle Marlow, Executive Director of Mighty Mutts responded, "We don't know who left the notes, but I think the proactive approach to fundraising is wonderful. People are always looking for ways to help out, and this is a very creative and helpful one at that. We haven't noticed a surge in donations, but this time of year tends to be very difficult for donations in general. It is after the holidays and the cold weather reduces traffic at our weekly adoption drives in Union Square....We could really use donations of canned and dry pet food as well as monetary donations. And special thanks to our 'shoveling angel', whoever you are!"

The note left on the windshield of shoveled cars.

A truly selfless act for which the mystery shoveler wants no recognition. I can also say that animal shelters throughout the snow-covered area were hard hit. Some actually sent out appeals for help with their immediate needs. Fortunately, that need was met with an outpouring of help. If you like animals and are near an animal shelter, or even not, think of their needs and offer them a little help. They will be just as grateful as those who provide services at Mighty Mutts.

The mystery shoveler may be spotted walking dogs from Mighty Mutts, but this may not be the one.

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Farm Sanctuary And Vegan Education

One of the star turkeys on an educational dvd.

Let's take a little trip to County Meath in Ireland. That's the home of Sandra Higgins, a committed vegan and rescuer of farm animals. She rescues farm animals as part of her work at EDEN FARMED ANIMAL SANCTUARY, which opened in 2008. It is a compassionate place, where rescued farm animals have a home for life, and where no part of them is ever used for food. The philosophy is one of Ahimsa, which places equal value upon all, regardless of species.

Ms. Higgins' background as a psychologist, combined with her work with the animals, brought up the idea of how to promote change in behavior in regard to the consumption of animals as food. So, she developed the COMPASSIONATE EATING & VEGAN EDUCATION PROGRAM, also known as Matilda's Promise. Functioning as a sister site to the animal sanctuary, this program is designed to take a multi-tiered approach to teaching others what is involved in becoming vegan, along with the health benefits of a plant-based diet. Of course, there is also the benefit to the animals of being able to live out their lives in more natural conditions, without being exploited for their resource-potential.



The plan for the education program included providing educational materials, cooking demonstrations, and even the ability to arrange nutritional consultation with a dietitian skilled in the vegan lifestyle. Ms. Higgins discussed why the educational component was so important, "[V]egan education is vital because it prevents this suffering in the first place," referring to the abuse that her rescued farm animals had experienced.

In reality, the functions of both programs have intertwined. Matilda's Promise online has become a site in which the life of a turkey is chronicled, in sections that resemble book chapters. Turkey cards are available for sale, but a turkey dvd has been sold out. However, you can view a trailer of the film online and watch an interview by Animal Rights Ireland, with Ms. Higgins. Under recipes, there are a few vegan recipes, with links to other sites that also have recipes.

A poster for an educational program, to be held during the summer.

Although Matilda's Promise had started out with various public education programs, the more recently scheduled programs appear on the Animal Sanctuary site. There is also a wider selection of greeting cards, more online videos, and an educational and activist blog. There is also information within the blog about a current billboard campaign that has brief visuals about the benefits of the vegan lifestyle, along with how to get a kit about becoming vegan.

One of the vegan billboards at a building entrance.

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Rental Property In Middle Of Renovations

The interior of one of Courthouse Square's apartments.

Founded in 1960, CONTINENTAL REALTY CORPORATION has been in the business of investing in commercial and multi-family residential communities. For them, it's not just about profits, it's about providing the services needed within the communities that the company owns.

Of course, when a business owns rental properties, there does come a time when that community needs some renovations to freshen it up, enhance amenities, and modernize the facilities. One of the properties owned and managed by Continental is COURTHOUSE SQUARE APARTMENTS in Towson. This is an apartment community situated between Loch Raven Boulevard and Stevenson Lane, consisting of 526 units (1-, 2-, 3-bedrooms).



Renovations there are expected to take about five years. They are designed to replace and upgrade various interior elements of all of the units, along with the clubhouse, fitness center, swimming areas, and tennis courts.

First phase renovations started towards the end of 2014 and were recently completed, comprising 55 living units. Cost was estimated at around $900,000. Starting this year, an additional 44 living units are to be renovated, while 160 units will get washers and dryers replaced.

So far, in terms of the additional amenity features, the tennis courts have already been re-surfaced, with lines painted, and the swimming pool area has been entirely upgraded. This year, improvements are planned to the clubhouse Specifics include a new conference room with a large screen television added, a community room, and a refreshment center.

Shoveling one of the properties after Snowstorm Jonas.

Reviews by residents of Courthouse Square place high marks and value on the site's leasing staff, the tennis courts, fitness center, and outdoor landscaping. So, obviously, the upgrades and updates are adding to the attraction of these rental homes.

Some of the properties owned and managed by Continental.

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Growth After Adversity

There may be several well-known instances of personal growth after a period of adversity or trauma. Flannery O'Connor wrote from her life at home following a diagnosis of lupus, which limited her from pursuing some of her dreams in those booming urban areas. Frida Kahlo experienced deep traumas from suffering through childhood polio, several miscarriages, and other adversities, which found expression through her artwork.

Richard Tedeschi and Lawrence Calhoun came up with the term post-traumatic growth to describe what happened to individuals who experienced deep personal transformation after their encounters with notable instances of adversity. Approximately seventy percent of trauma survivors report some degree of personal growth after a traumatic incident.



Some of this personal growth comes in the form of such changes as a greater appreciation for life, more satisfying relationships, the opening up of life possibilities not previously considered, a richer spiritual connection with a force greater than one's self, and increased personal strength. In addition, increased empathy and altruism, and a sense of motivation to act to benefit others, have also been found.

Scott Barry Kaufman and Carolyn Gregoire have discussed some of the aftermath of going through hardship in their book, WIRED TO CREATE: UNRAVELLING THE MYSTERIES OF THE CREATIVE MIND. First of all, Mr. Tedeschi and Mr. Calhoun postulate that human beings "naturally develop and rely on a set of beliefs and assumptions that they've formed about the world, and in order for growth to occur after a trauma, the traumatic event must deeply challenge those beliefs." Accordingly, according to these two psychologists "'A psychologically seismic event can severely shake, threaten, or reduce to rubble many of the schematic structures that have guided understanding, decision-making, and meaningfulness.'"

Of course, change doesn't just happen. It's a process that happens over time. Generally, most people take time to process the events that have just occurred, along with the many emotions that arise. Rebuilding isn't easy; it's a process of seeing the challenge to the old thought and belief framework and then restructuring a new one to account for the trauma just experienced. It's hard work that encompasses the entire personality, but it can lead to a new way of living. The resulting new strength and wisdom causes a restructuring of self that feels truer and more authentic, leading to that new life path.

Trauma, of course, is not something that one should go seeking out. When it does occur, it can be devastating and shattering. But if it does occur, it doesn't have to lead to dead ends and losses. "Because adverse events force us to reexamine our beliefs and priorities, they can help us break out of habitual ways of thinking and thereby boost creativity,' explains Marie Forgeard, a psychologist at McLean Hospital/Harvard Medical School."

So, when you examine the lives of Flannery O'Connor and Frida Kahlo, you might consider their creativity to be a coping mechanism after they experienced severe adversity. What they did strengthened them personally and also gave the world some very creative works to appreciate. While it may not happen that way for the average person, it can create profound changes in the lives of those who experience trauma/adversity, bringing with it a more fulfilling and deeply experienced life.

Even plants grow stronger after surviving difficult conditions.

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Physical Therapy For All

Some donated equipment that was being sent to ALS Association of San Diego.

When you think about it, you might not believe that those, who need physical therapy in this wealthy nation, would face barriers to receiving it. However, economic status, income level, can prevent people from receiving this vital service.

Barbara Gray, who had benefited from physical therapy while dealing with her own medical issues, and a team composed of her husband, John, and Yousef Ghandour, both physical therapists, and Dan Jones, a kinesiologist, were aware of the barriers and wanted to do something about it. Together, they formed a nonprofit, PHYSICAL THERAPY FOR ALL. This group has leveraged some of their connections and obtained gently used medical equipment and devices, helping to reduce medical waste deposited in landfills, at the same time. As Barbara said, "I had seen the powerful changes that physical rehabilitation can make in someone's physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being."



Besides providing physical therapy to those who can't afford it, this organization also offers supportive and assistive devices free of charge. That includes such items as wheelchairs, crutches, braces, and walkers. Without them, those with physical disabilities would be severely limited in their ability to move and have contact with the wider community. Services are provided without discrimination.

Clients can self-refer by filling out an application that is available online, or they can be referred by a physician or healthcare clinic. Clients can receive up to ten visits entirely for free at one of the listed PT providers in six different States, although the majority are located in California. The organization will, however, work to find a way for a client not in the listed areas find appropriate services at his/her location.

63-year-old Richard received a very needed motorized scooter. Heart issues prevent him from using a walker, without needing hospitalization afterwords.

There are several ways for interested individuals to help this organization. You can donate money, cars, or rehab equipment; organize a collection day for the purpose of collecting used equipment to donate; check out your local health care organizations to find out if they are willing to donate used equipment; support Physical Therapy For All by purchasing Intelliskin clothing (they donate some money for each item purchased); like them on Facebook; volunteer to pick up and deliver equipment (for those in Orange County or San Diego); or shop at Amazon Smile for this organization. Remember, when you help them you also help someone in need and help to recycle used medical equipment.

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She Sings Like A Princess

Claire looking like a pro in the recording studio.

There's a little songbird who lives in Utah with her family. Claire Ryann Crosby, only 3 years old, has been going through her young life with a song in her heart and on her lips. Her favorites come from the Disney princess movies and proud dad, Dave Crosby, said that she regularly entertains both family and friends with her vocal stylings.

Mr. Crosby recounted, "A few months ago, I was paying for an oil change, and when I turned around [Claire] was singing Little Mermaid in the lobby while everyone had their phones out recording her." And that gave dad an idea.

The idea became a father-daughter project, complete with recording studio equipment. He recorded daughter Claire singing Part Of Your World, as a music video. Within the video are scenes of both working with the editing equipment. Her dad said she loved the time spent together, "She would ask me if she did a good job; of course, I would always tell her she did amazing, and then she would run around the room celebrating."

What is really impressive in the video is Claire's sense of timing and her confidence. She has the proper inflection, the right amount of pauses in the right places, almost like she could place herself as the mermaid who was singing the part. That's quite a lot of detail, she knows all of the words and sings them in all of the right places. 

How did that happen? Did Claire need any prompts? According to Mr. Crosby, "Somehow, she learned to speak and enunciate really well at such a young age, and I think that has made it easier for her to hear and understand the words so that she could memorize them. She has an amazing memory." I just have to add that she also has a whole lot of stage presence, as well.

I was curious about how Mr. Crosby got access to the studio equipment. So, it wasn't much of a surprise when I found out that he writes music for both commercials and movies. He also does freelance work with a movie company. That's in addition to his day job with Amazon.

Claire in her mermaid jammies.

He's probably going to need his experience with the studio equipment yet again. Apparently, young Claire has in mind doing some more videos, and really likes the idea of singing Let It Go. Sing on, young Claire. We'll all be waiting for your next video.

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There's An App For LGBTQ History!

Sarah Prager holding an academic journal in which she was published.

One of the tasks of adolescence is coming to establish your identity. Some things that help in the quest are family history, thoughts about a career, national history, your own interests and passions. But for some individuals, there are unknowns or blank spaces that may actually leave holes in your development of identity. That is something that happens in marginalized communities, where individuals note a lack - a lack of others from similar backgrounds having any influence in the larger culture.

SARAH PRAGER is a young woman, who came out at the age of 14. She credits her knowledge of the stories of others in the LGBTQ community with helping her with a sense of validation and inspiration. Could some of the same type of knowledge help others within this community?



In order to bring the knowledge of community into everyday lives, she developed a free mobile app, QUIST, which is available for both iOS and Android devices. The app details the historical background of those who have identified throughout time as LGBTQ. Each day the app displays what happened on that day in history regarding both the LGBTQ community and HIV/AIDS history. There are more than 900 historical events documented in the app. If you read all of the events, you would find a history of the struggles, treatment, alliances, major figures, and barriers. It is all done in a manner that is attractive to youth.

The Quist app started distribution in July 2013; just six months later, there had been 15,000 downloads, covering 90 different countries. There are currently more than 30,000 followers from 100 different nations. The outreach represented by this app is even larger.

Because of the community that has developed around the app, awareness of LGBTQ history is spreading through social media campaigns, workshops, online talks, a video series, and in-person lectures. All of this enables those who download the app to have interactivity with a wider community. The website is simply packed with information. Participants are encouraged to add information when they notice something that was left out of the app and can even book the founder or the app staff as a speaker for a school appearance or public event.

Sylvia Rivera was 17 years old at the time of the Stonewall Riots.

If you know a young person who is struggling with issues of sexual/gender identity, this would be an ideal way to help. Just knowing that there is a community of other individuals who have gone through the same struggles and issues can reduce a youth's isolation and help him/her figure out his/her own identity.

One of the informational signs at the Frida Kahlo Museum.

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Detecting No-ware

Ron Gula (left) with Jeff Salkin before appearing on Your Money and Business on Maryland Public television.

Anyone who has a connection to the internet is aware of the need for cybersecurity solutions. We frequently look to those companies which have expertise in protection of sensitive information for products to protect our prized computers and our identities. Ron Gula, who has expertise in cybersecurity and a reputation for outside-the-box thinking, was one of the co-founders of TENABLE NETWORK SECURITY back in 2002. Located in Columbia, MD, and three other locations around the world, Tenable is one of the leading providers of continuous network monitoring, along with managing security vulnerabilities.

Now CEO of Tenable, Mr. Gula discusses no-ware, any security attack that is accomplished without malicious software. The biggest issue with no-ware is that it is extremely hard to detect, since its only indicators are a configuration change or a rule change. Generally no-ware invades networks through back doors or creating rules changes that allow someone to bypass firewalls easily and that are easily utilized by most penetration testers.



The way to be able to detect no-ware is to utilize continuous network monitoring. This allows you to know what's normal communication format, what usually is on the network, various assets present on the network, and what normal input and output looks like. The monitoring drills down to what normal configuration exists on the network and normal user activity. With this type of detailed monitoring, it becomes easier to detect those backdoor changes that produce misconfigurations that allow easy access to the network and data infiltration.

So, Tenable's continuous monitoring lets systems identify when that extra port hole is open, when an extra process is running, or malicious activity, that is disguised as normal administrator activity, is accessing what is supposed to be secure data.

Tenable educates its users and others through online webinars.

So, in essence, no-ware is a system change to configurations that allow access to the system network without inserting detectable software. If you aren't aware that your system is vulnerable this way, you won't be able to detect it.

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A Device To Clean Shore Waters

Andrew and Pete with the bin which holds the catch bag.

Interested in something that can catch trash before it heads into our waterways? Andrew Turton and Pete Ceglinski invented a device that can suck liquids and debris into the canister and then filter it out of the water.

The device, called the SEABIN, sits on the water's surface and is connected to a pump, which sucks water into the device. The debris is caught inside the device and water flows out of the bottom and into the pump, located on the dock. An optional water/oil separator then does its thing and clean water flows back out into the ocean or other body of water.



Seabin has a natural fiber catch bag inside, which is what captures the floating debris. When full, the bag holds only an amount of debris which can be safely handled by a dock worker. The worker simply exchanges the bag with a clean one and empties the filled bag into the proper receptacle, and cleans it, so it's ready to be used to replace the bag in the device, when it becomes full.

If the bag happens to be full and there is no worker, the pump still pulls the water through the device, but debris then piles up around it, ready to be removed when the worker returns. Then the full bag is emptied in the usual way. The device operates 24/7/365, giving constant cleaning abilities in the docking area.

Because this device is still an invention, funding is being provided through Indiegogo. The more money raised, the more devices can be produced. In addition, funds are being used to provide sustainable materials and to keep the filtering process simple and affordable.

You won't see much of this type of debris where Seabin operates.

Although Seabin is designed to be used in marina docking areas, future goals are to design more devices that can work other specialized locations. The team would also like to move the manufacture of the devices closer to the areas that need it, in order to reduce shipping costs. The team also plans to keep the carbon footprint of the manufacture and operation of the devices as small as possible. All of the information needed to provide support for this project is available on their website.

A group of users in Stockholm, happy with how much cleaner the sea bottom has become.

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Giving Intergenerational Communication An Assist

Game pieces that help link generations.

Frequently, in this hectic world, many people try to remain connected to technology as long and often as they can. Such all-encompassing connection can leave people out, especially elders who haven't grown up with constant connectivity and rely on the older, more basic forms of communication. These require more attentiveness and focus and often become the basis for intimate sharing. How do we unite the old with the new? How do we connect generations that are used to communicating in different ways?

Christine Lhowe (formerly Valerio) has been working on this issue and coming at it from the perspective of an educator and designer. She is lead designer at SUCCESS ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOLS and has been teaching undergraduates in Communication Design at NYC College of Technology. Her personal work has focused on intergenerational communication and working with memory as part of the design process.



Christine's interests led her into a design project, WITH ME, which utilizes games to connect people in meaningful interactions, especially joining elders in connecting with loved ones. She stated, "I believe that older adults are an overlooked and underserved population, who are often misunderstood. I have always felt that the amount that we can learn from our elders is a deeply underestimated part of the American culture. We tend to witness aging from the perspective of loss and we internalize it based off of what we see on the outside. All too often, we let our internalizations develop into stereotypes and prejudices. It's time to change the conversation about aging and to more deeply integrate our elders into the fabric of our society."

The With Me concept was built on three games, now four, which slow people down and allow them to be present with each other. Talk With Me utilizes words, life's toughest words, to drive the conversation. It's about learning together and about each other. Write With Me utilizes paper, letters to be exact, to say what can be hard to say out loud, with someone else. What does happen when two people sit together silently, not talking out loud, but writing to each other? Recall With Me uses memories as a way to connect. Can the past bring two people together? Can an appreciation for each other grow, as life experiences are recalled? Connect With Me is about the bond, being present together in the moment. What happens when two people work together towards the same end? With Me allows connection between individuals on several levels through these games.

Workshop participants testing the games.

Christine's design background helped to make the games attractive and to encourage the interactions. Before distribution, the games were tested at a workshop in a senior center in Rutherford, NJ, which brought together both elders and younger individuals. The hope is that copies of the game can be produced and shared at senior centers, assisted living facilities, along with homebound seniors and intergenerationally in families.

From Christine's thesis work with seniors.

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On The Frontline Of The 2014 Ebola Outbreak

Stanley Seyonkon working at a hospital in Buchanan, Liberia.

On January 14, the WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (WHO) declared that West Africa was free of the ebola virus, supposedly the end of the most recent outbreak. Less than 24 hours later, on January 15, a new case was discovered in Sierra Leone. This one recent case points out how fragile the relationship between humans and the ebola virus actually is. Even so, the health care system in that part of the world is better equipped to treat and handle any new, individual cases.

In thinking back to what happened with the deadly outbreak that cost so many lives, let's take a look at one of the nurses who served on the frontlines. Stanley Seyonkon, age 41, is not only a nurse, but also a survivor of the disease. Prior to providing direct care, he received infection prevention and control training (IPC), particularly addressing the concerns regarding ebola, offered by Liberia's Ministry of Health and then supplementary monthly trainings provided by JHPIEGO, an affiliate of Johns Hopkins University.



Mr. Seyonkon discussed how he became a nurse, "I am a registered nurse - I became one in 2013 because I like caring for people and serving humanity. Before that, I owned my own drugstore, but I wanted to help more people, so I left my business behind."

Only a year after entering practice, Mr. Seyonkon was confronted with the ebola outbreak in 2014. Why did he stay and treat people? For that matter, why does any nurse take that risk? He said, "Working in the clinic was very, very sad. But we needed to help people survive. That is why I took the risk. The hardest part of working was to see people dying and crying out for help....Many were leaving nursing at the time because they were scared of getting infected. I decided to take the risk."

Despite his training, Mr. Seyonkon still became sick. He talked about how he thought it happened, "There was a patient that came from Margibi County....She tested positive for ebola, and when I went to care for her, she had vomited, and I tried to help her get out of the pool of vomit. Two days later, I started to feel sick. I believe I got infected while taking the personal protective equipment off."

People who contract ebola become severely ill. There is no guarantee of recovery, but Stanley did recover. Subsequently, he and his family were avoided for a time, because of the stigma attached to the illness. But he credits psychosocial support from other health care workers and being able to talk to other survivors as being helpful. There was also the education about the disease that was provided by the government that helped reduce the stigma. Generalized joint pain throughout his entire body is one of the lingering effects that he still experiences.

Health care workers had to suit up from head to toe in protective clothing.

A very important part of the treatment picture for this severe illness is the personal protective equipment utilized by health care workers. Nurses and others must maintain full focus on removing the equipment in a way that does not contaminate themselves. There must be all of the pieces needed to protect workers fully; there can't be any scarcity, or the protection breaks down. As US nurses have also discovered, training, training, and more training, keeps each practitioner adept at making sure there are no breaks in the equipment and that contaminated surfaces aren't touched when that equipment is removed. Even more important on the frontlines were those who took the risks to provide the care that was needed during the outbreak of this deadly illness.

It's such a tiny virus that causes a severe and deadly illness.

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