Thursday, December 31, 2009
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
PDF IN 2009
OFF TOPIC OF THIS BLOG, BUT GOOD TO KNOW.
PDF’s Top Ten List 2009
Support PDF
Funded $5 million through our diverse research programs to support the best scientific investments in Parkinson’s, including three leading Parkinson’s research centers and 24 individual investigators.
Continued our commitment to training future leaders in Parkinson’s through our Fellowship and Career Development Programs, which supported 42 fellowships for researchers, clinicians and medical students.
Remained responsive to new and existing research opportunities, including awarding $300,000 in emergency bridge funding to four leading Parkinson’s scientists and ramping up support for the promising Longitudinal and Biomarker Study in PD (LABS-PD) Project.
Advanced the state of clinical research to improve the development of new therapies for Parkinson’s by preparing 37 people with Parkinson’s to become clinical research advocates through our Second Clinical Research Learning Institute and by laying groundwork, through a series of roundtable discussions, for a clinical study to investigate the therapeutic potential of exercise.
Hosted a new series of online educational programs to ensure all people with Parkinson’s have access to the latest information from the leaders in the field. The seven programs attracted almost 7,000 registrants.
Advised, through our National HelpLine and Ask the Expert service, thousands of people with Parkinson’s, family members and health care professionals from all 50 states and six continents, on issues relating to diagnosis, treatment, caregiving and more.
Distributed 50,000 free educational publications to people around the US and around the world, to ensure people with Parkinson’s are armed with the facts and resources they need to live well.
Celebrated our fourth year working with our People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council, a group of 13 individuals who advise PDF on its programs.
Recommitted ourselves to our new financial assistance program (established in 2008 with an annual $50,000 grant to the Melvin Weinstein Parkinson's Foundation) for people with Parkinson’s to cover emergency needs, such as the purchase of wheelchairs, walkers and canes as well as home care and other assistance.
Was rated a Four-Star Charity by Charity Navigator, making PDF the only Parkinson’s Charity to receive both this and the Charity Seal of Approval from the Wise Giving Alliance of the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Please accept our appreciation for your support and our best wishes for a happy and healthy new year.
Robin Anthony Elliott
If you have or believe you have Parkinson’s disease, then promptly consult a physician and follow your physician’s advice. This email is not a substitute for a physician’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease or for a physician’s prescription of drugs, treatment or operations for Parkinson’s.
www.pdf.org |Contact Us|PINS Helpline: (800) 457-6676
© 2009 Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, Inc.
PDF’s Top Ten List 2009
Support PDF
Funded $5 million through our diverse research programs to support the best scientific investments in Parkinson’s, including three leading Parkinson’s research centers and 24 individual investigators.
Continued our commitment to training future leaders in Parkinson’s through our Fellowship and Career Development Programs, which supported 42 fellowships for researchers, clinicians and medical students.
Remained responsive to new and existing research opportunities, including awarding $300,000 in emergency bridge funding to four leading Parkinson’s scientists and ramping up support for the promising Longitudinal and Biomarker Study in PD (LABS-PD) Project.
Advanced the state of clinical research to improve the development of new therapies for Parkinson’s by preparing 37 people with Parkinson’s to become clinical research advocates through our Second Clinical Research Learning Institute and by laying groundwork, through a series of roundtable discussions, for a clinical study to investigate the therapeutic potential of exercise.
Hosted a new series of online educational programs to ensure all people with Parkinson’s have access to the latest information from the leaders in the field. The seven programs attracted almost 7,000 registrants.
Advised, through our National HelpLine and Ask the Expert service, thousands of people with Parkinson’s, family members and health care professionals from all 50 states and six continents, on issues relating to diagnosis, treatment, caregiving and more.
Distributed 50,000 free educational publications to people around the US and around the world, to ensure people with Parkinson’s are armed with the facts and resources they need to live well.
Celebrated our fourth year working with our People with Parkinson’s Advisory Council, a group of 13 individuals who advise PDF on its programs.
Recommitted ourselves to our new financial assistance program (established in 2008 with an annual $50,000 grant to the Melvin Weinstein Parkinson's Foundation) for people with Parkinson’s to cover emergency needs, such as the purchase of wheelchairs, walkers and canes as well as home care and other assistance.
Was rated a Four-Star Charity by Charity Navigator, making PDF the only Parkinson’s Charity to receive both this and the Charity Seal of Approval from the Wise Giving Alliance of the Better Business Bureau (BBB).
Please accept our appreciation for your support and our best wishes for a happy and healthy new year.
Robin Anthony Elliott
If you have or believe you have Parkinson’s disease, then promptly consult a physician and follow your physician’s advice. This email is not a substitute for a physician’s diagnosis of Parkinson’s disease or for a physician’s prescription of drugs, treatment or operations for Parkinson’s.
www.pdf.org |Contact Us|PINS Helpline: (800) 457-6676
© 2009 Parkinson’s Disease Foundation, Inc.
Tuesday, December 22, 2009
LET IT SNOW, LET IT SNOW
AND DID IT EVER.
AS OF THIS EVENING THERE ARE STILL MANY SNOWED IN.
DREAMS COME TRUE.
A WHITE CHRISTMAS
Saturday, December 19, 2009
STORM TRACKER
It is Friday night 12/18/2009.
All you hear about on the news (east coast U.S.A.) is storm warnings and watches. Predictions of the worst in 43 years for a pre-Christmas winter storm.
As I see it not all predictions come to pass. We have been in an economic storm for over two years. Not all predictions come to pass.
Some say the storm has passed.
Some say the storm continues.
Some say the storm is getting worse.
Some say the storm is getting better.
Some say, "what storm" ???
It all depends on where you stand, sit, or whatever.
I guess we will see.
All you hear about on the news (east coast U.S.A.) is storm warnings and watches. Predictions of the worst in 43 years for a pre-Christmas winter storm.
As I see it not all predictions come to pass. We have been in an economic storm for over two years. Not all predictions come to pass.
Some say the storm has passed.
Some say the storm continues.
Some say the storm is getting worse.
Some say the storm is getting better.
Some say, "what storm" ???
It all depends on where you stand, sit, or whatever.
I guess we will see.
Monday, December 14, 2009
Antiques Show Wanderer
We two from the wandering hunt look forward to more tales from the Antique Show Wanderer. http://antiqueshowwanderer.blogspot.com/ The tales and travails of the antiques seekers and journeymen are true to life....a life we love and would not look to change,(we could use less snow, sleet and rain, fewer scalding days or freezing weather) but onward and upward.Looking for those better days ahead
Saturday, December 5, 2009
"TIS THE SEASON............
'TIS THE SEASON TO BE JOLLY.
And jolly we will be.
We closed our store.
Moved inland for more.
More is the reason we closed the store.
More time to hunt and find.
More fun than being behind.
More pondering the waters we must navigate.
More solutions we must investigate.
More energy to survive.
Those obstacles that are alive.
A glass of wine, a loaf of bread.
Better days lie ahead.
Sunday, November 1, 2009
BACK FROM THE BEACH.
The Hamptons summer season is over and we are closing the shop.
Call it back from the beach.
We can be found on the internet:
www.lindaandhowardstein.1stdibs.comWe are showcasing inventory at the HAMPTONS ANTIQUES GALLERY II in Stamford, Connecticut.
We will continue operating from our Bucks County location by appointment as well as participating in a number of shows.
We look forward to seeing you or hearing from you.
Tuesday, September 8, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Saturday, July 4, 2009
I COLLECT.
JUST FOUND:
A WEBSITE FOR COLLECTORS.
EASY TO NAVIGATE AND FUN TO USE.
www.icollect247.com
Check it out.
A WEBSITE FOR COLLECTORS.
EASY TO NAVIGATE AND FUN TO USE.
www.icollect247.com
Check it out.
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Thursday, April 30, 2009
THE NEW YORK BOTANICAL GARDEN ANTIQUE GARDEN FURNITURE SHOW & SALE
IT'S THAT TIME OF THE YEAR AND HERE WE ARE
THE SHOW RUNS FROM MAY 1 THRU MAY3.
VISIT US IN BOOTH #12
Sunday, April 12, 2009
EASTER SUNDAY, OUT FOR A RIDE.
I MET THIS FELLOW IN THE BRIDGEHAMPTON COMMONS PARKING LOT. MADE ME SMILE.
Saturday, April 11, 2009
APRIL SHOWERS BRING MAY FLOWERS
A RAINY SATURDAY AT OUR SHOP IN BRIDGEHAMPTON BROUGHT US MANY A VISITOR AND YOU CAN DO THE SAME, SEE OUR TOUR.
AN APRIL SHOWERS SATURDAY AT BRIDGEHAMPTON
EVEN THOUGH IT WAS A RAINY DAY, WE HAD MANY A VISITOR TO TOUR OUR SHOP.
AND YOU ARE WELCOME TO DO THE SAME.
AND YOU ARE WELCOME TO DO THE SAME.
Friday, April 10, 2009
Saturday, February 21, 2009
Monday, February 16, 2009
Thursday, February 5, 2009
NASHVILLE ANTIQUES & GARDEN SHOW REPORT
PREVIEW NIGHT IS NOW HISTORY AND WE LOOK FORWARD TO THE OFFICIAL SHOW OPENING.CHERYL CROW, NICOLE KIDMAN AND FRIENDS WERE SPOTTED ON THE FLOOR OF THE SHOW EARLIER IN THE DAY.......WE MISSED THEM,BUT LOOK FORWARD TO THEIR RETURN TODAY.
THE CROWD WAS FAIR AND LOW KEYED AT THE PREVIEW PARTY AND IT WAS COLD IN NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE.
IT SHOULD BE WARMER TODAY AND IN THE 60'S THIS WEEKEND......THAT IS BETTER SHOW GOING WEATHER AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE.
ANOTHER UPDATE ON FRIDAY MORNING.
Tuesday, February 3, 2009
NASHVILLE/MUSIC CITY---WILL IT BE MUSIC TO MY EARS?
FEB 5th THRU 8th @ downtown NASHVILLE CONVENTION CENTER.
WE LOOK FORWARD TO YOUR VISIT AND THE BUSINESS WHICH WILL BRING MUSIC TO US ALL.
SEE YOU THERE.
Friday, January 9, 2009
PREVIEW OF PBS DOCUMENTARY ON PD
THE FOLLOWING IS A TRAILER OF THE UPCOMING PBS SHOW ON PARKINSON'S. AWARENESS IS ESSENTIAL.
Friday, January 2, 2009
HAPPY NEW YEAR...STOP AND SMELL THE ROSES
A man sat at a metro station in Washington
DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold December morning. He played
six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush
hour, it was calculated that a thousand of people went through the station,
most of them on their way to work.
Three minutes went by and a middle aged man
noticed there was musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few
seconds and then hurried up to meet his schedule.
A minute later, the violinist received his
first dollar tip: a woman threw the money in the till and without stopping
continued to walk.
A few minutes later, someone leaned against
the wall to listen to him, but the man looked at his watch and started to
walk again. Clearly he was late for work.
The one who paid the most attention was a 3
year old boy. His mother tagged him along, hurried but the kid stopped to
look at the violinist. Finally the mother pushed hard and the child
continued to walk turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by
several other children. All the parents, without exception, forced them to
move on.
In the 45 minutes the musician played, only
6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money but
continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. When he finished
playing and silence took over, no one noticed it. No one applauded, nor was
there any recognition.
No one knew this but the violinist was
Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world. He played one of the
most intricate pieces ever written with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars.
Two days before his playing in the subway,
Joshua Bell sold out at a theater in Boston and the seats average $100.
This is a real story. Joshua Bell playing
incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part
of a social experiment about perception, taste and priorities of people. The
outlines were: in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour: Do we
perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize the talent in
an unexpected context?
One of the possible conclusions from this
experience could be:
If we do not have a moment to stop and
listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever
written, how many other things are we missing?
Wishing you a new year that brings
unexpected beauty from everyday life! Don't forget to "smell the roses"
every day!
Google: Joshua Bell subway...for detailed
account.
DC and started to play the violin; it was a cold December morning. He played
six Bach pieces for about 45 minutes. During that time, since it was rush
hour, it was calculated that a thousand of people went through the station,
most of them on their way to work.
Three minutes went by and a middle aged man
noticed there was musician playing. He slowed his pace and stopped for a few
seconds and then hurried up to meet his schedule.
A minute later, the violinist received his
first dollar tip: a woman threw the money in the till and without stopping
continued to walk.
A few minutes later, someone leaned against
the wall to listen to him, but the man looked at his watch and started to
walk again. Clearly he was late for work.
The one who paid the most attention was a 3
year old boy. His mother tagged him along, hurried but the kid stopped to
look at the violinist. Finally the mother pushed hard and the child
continued to walk turning his head all the time. This action was repeated by
several other children. All the parents, without exception, forced them to
move on.
In the 45 minutes the musician played, only
6 people stopped and stayed for a while. About 20 gave him money but
continued to walk their normal pace. He collected $32. When he finished
playing and silence took over, no one noticed it. No one applauded, nor was
there any recognition.
No one knew this but the violinist was
Joshua Bell, one of the best musicians in the world. He played one of the
most intricate pieces ever written with a violin worth 3.5 million dollars.
Two days before his playing in the subway,
Joshua Bell sold out at a theater in Boston and the seats average $100.
This is a real story. Joshua Bell playing
incognito in the metro station was organized by the Washington Post as part
of a social experiment about perception, taste and priorities of people. The
outlines were: in a commonplace environment at an inappropriate hour: Do we
perceive beauty? Do we stop to appreciate it? Do we recognize the talent in
an unexpected context?
One of the possible conclusions from this
experience could be:
If we do not have a moment to stop and
listen to one of the best musicians in the world playing the best music ever
written, how many other things are we missing?
Wishing you a new year that brings
unexpected beauty from everyday life! Don't forget to "smell the roses"
every day!
Google: Joshua Bell subway...for detailed
account.
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