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Up to 500,000 children between 1900 and 1945 had a physical or sensory impairment due to poverty and/or disease. No vaccinations. Childhood diseases or conditions alone that can cause blindness are measles, scarlet fever, smallpox, rubella, strabismus, Vitamin-A-deficiency, or premature birth. Blindness was somewhat of a taboo subject because of its connection to venereal disease. The return of disabled soldiers of WWI created a national conundrum. The 1800's attitude that the disabled were a burden to others to be shunned or worst began to change. The incredible Helen Keller (1880-1968) overcame her disabilities in a manner that was historically unheard of. She graduated cum laude Radcliffe College in 1904, traveled to 39 countries on five continents (1924-1964) giving over 450 lectures educating the world about the disabled on behalf of the American Foundation for the Blind (AFB). She encouraged removing the disabled from asylums to advocating social and legislative change worldwide. While her story is well known many activists worked very hard for a better life for the disabled and who were practically, unknown.
function. Morris promoted independence via guide dogs to the visually impaired and he worked to change the laws and establish new policies for guide dogs.
wheelchair were suppressed. One of the first wheel-chair-accessible government buildings was the White House. Morris worked to change the rules for guide dogs to travel in the compartment with their owner by train in 1935 and by air rather than crated in cargo. In 1939, hotels started to allow more guide dogs in. A few days before Buddy passed away, Morris and her world changed yet again. Buddy was allowed to be with Morris in the cabin on a commercial flight. Together they had travelled over 50,000 miles demonstrating how a guide dog could offer independence with dignity for the blind and visually impaired. All five of the following seeing-eye dogs Morris had were named Buddy. He always spoke of “the divine gift of freedom” that the original Buddy had given him. Buddy opened doors for Morris never thought could happen. People wanted to talk to him about his dog and Morris was able to talk about his dog to the world. May 23, 1938, Buddy passed away, and her death was noted in the New York Times. In 1956, when Morris retired, there were laws passed giving the blind the right to access public buildings and restaurants with their guide dogs. After 27 years with The Seeing Eye®, Morris founded his own insurance agency. He returned to selling insurance as he had during his Vanderbilt years. In 1965 The Seeing Eye® moved to a newer building and its current location in Morristown, NJ.
In 2005, a sculpture of Morris and Buddy by John Seward Johnson II titled, The Way to Independence, was unveiled in Morristown. In 2008, Nashville, a plaque that reads, “Independence and Dignity Since 1929,” was dedicated in memory of Morris near where The Seeing Eye was founded. Morris was also posthumously inducted into the Hall of Fame Leaders and Legends of the Blindness Field in 2010.
“The Seeing Eye is an innovator and pioneer in the field of breeding, raising, and training outstanding Seeing Eye® dogs . . . [and] continues to honor the legacy of Morris Frank and Buddy by educating the public about the rights of people with disabilities and pursuing legislation that will protect guide dog teams.” – President and CEO, Jim Kutsch. Recommendations: 'First Lady of the Seeing Eye' by Morris Frank and Blake Clark Dog Tales on Spotify, 'Buddy: America's First Seeing-Eye Dog' The Seeing Eye's® Website The Seeing Eye is a founding member of the Council of U.S, Guide dog Schools. It is also a fully qualified member of the International Guide Dog Federation. For more about The Seeing Eye, its support of veterans and the visually impaired please go to visit the website or call (973) 539-4425, or email [email protected]. References: “Art + History: Gassed by John Singer Sargent.” Smithsonian Associates, https://smithsonianassociates.org/ticketing/tickets/art-history-gassed-by-john-singer-sargent. Corrigan, Richard. “Rules for Flying with a Service Dog.” USA Today, Gannett Satellite Information Network, 8 Feb. 2017, https://traveltips.usatoday.com/rules-flying-service-dog-103409.html. “Dorothy Harrison Eustis.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 20 Mar. 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dorothy_Harrison_Eustis. “Helen Keller.” Encyclopædia Britannica, Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc., https://www.britannica.com/biography/Helen-Keller. “History.” The Seeing Eye - History, https://www.seeingeye.org/about-us/history.html. “Louis Braille.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 10 Apr. 2022, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Braille. “Morris Frank & Buddy.” TN History For Kids - Morris Frank & Buddy, https://www.tnhistoryforkids.org/history/people/morris-frank-buddy/. “Morris Frank Inducted 2010.” Morris Frank, https://sites.aph.org/hall/inductees/frank/. “Morris Frank.” Wikipedia, Wikimedia Foundation, 22 Nov. 2021, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Morris_Frank. “Morris S. Frank Originator of ‘Seeing Eye’ Philanthropy for the Blind.” UTA Libraries Digital Gallery/Digitalgallery-Beta, 23 Mar. 2020, https://library.uta.edu/digitalgallery/img/10013318. Parcast. “Buddy: America's First Seeing-Eye Dog.” Spotify, Parcast, 11 Nov. 2019, https://open.spotify.com/episode/0XfhDDnPZ1k2p7s09XrCoG. Pruszewicz, Marek. “How Deadly Was the Poison Gas of WW1?” BBC News, BBC, 30 Jan. 2015, https://www.bbc.com/news/magazine-31042472. “The Seeing Eye Celebrates 90th Anniversary on Jan. 29.” The Seeing Eye - The Seeing Eye Celebrates 90th Anniversary on Jan. 29, https://www.seeingeye.org/press/press-releases/the-seeing-eye-celebrates.html.
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Here are some guidelines regarding holiday mealtime for your pet.
Have a fabulous holiday meal. Now you know how to keep your four-legged friend safe from some hazardous holiday foods. References:https://www.petplate.com/blog/thanksgiving-foods-and-
Bender, Kelli. “It's Unsafe to Feed Your Dog Scraps from the Thanksgiving Table (Even Turkey!), Vet Expert Says.” PEOPLE.com, 16 Nov. 2020, https://people.com/pets/dont-feed-dog-thanksgiving-food-scraps-vet/. Bryant, Carol. “Is Cumin Safe for Dogs plus Spices That Can Be Harmful.” Fidose of Reality, 12 Aug. 2019, https://fidoseofreality.com/10-spices-may-harm-dogs/. Dobbs, Renee. “Spices Dogs Can and Can't Eat. What to Know about Dogs and Spices.” Spoiled Hounds, 21 Mar. 2022, https://spoiledhounds.com/spices-dogs-can-eat/#can-dogs-eat-anise. “Don't Serve Pancreatitis for Thanksgiving Dinner!” Tender Touch Veterinary Hospital, 6 Nov. 2017, https://www.tendertouchvethosp.com/blog/dont-serve-pancreatitis-for-thanksgiving-dinner. Frishberg, Hannah. “Thanksgiving Turkey Dinner Staples That Can Be Deadly for Cats and Dogs.” New York Post, New York Post, 20 Nov. 2020, https://nypost.com/2020/11/20/turkey-dinner-staples-that-can-be-deadly-for-cats-and-dogs/. Fuller DVM, Dr. Mary. “10 Best and Worst Thanksgiving Foods for Dogs and Cats.” Vetstreet, 16 Nov. 2015, http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/10-best-and-worst-thanksgiving-foods-for-pets. Sailer, Cecily. “5 Safe and 5 Dangerous Spices for Dogs.” The Dog People by Rover.com, 25 Nov. 2019, https://www.rover.com/blog/5-safe-5-dangerous-spices-dogs/. ThePetplate Team in Nutruition, Petplate, Wellness. “Which Thanksgiving Foods Are Safe for My Dog?” PetPlate, 10 Dec. 2020, https://www.petplate.com/blog/thanksgiving-foods-and-dogs/.
Scissors:
Shears:
Getting it right: ‘Shears’ and ‘scissors’ have been used interchangeably throughout the references for this article and are often used without regard to detailed differences such as structure vs. function and environment. ‘Shears’ is use mostly when referring to professionals working with hair and using a straight or curved blade of any size. while thinning scissors are specialized scissors. Example of Premium Shears Stats
Key Points About Shears:
When looking at grooming shears consider
There are straight grooming shears, curved grooming shears and thinning shears used the most for dogs other than clippers or used in conjunction with clippers. The balance and weight of the shears can affect fatigue as the job moves along. Handles: There are several different kinds of handles:
Materials
DID YOU KNOW? A $30-$60 PAIR OF SHEARS WILL HOLD AN EDGE FOR ABOUT 3 MONTHS. HARDNESS The Rockwall Hardness Scale begins at 46 and goes through 66 and provides a scale for standardized metal strength levels. This is used to see how well a metal will hold an edge. The highest quality of steel to the lowest quality of steel follows:
DID YOU KNOW? "JAPAN" OR "HITACHI STEEL" IS USED FOR FORGERIES. Fulcrum Shears come with a factory set screw or there is an adjustable tension knob. A metal adjustment screw is more durable than a rubber one. Tension can improve or ruin the quality of a cut. It can make the work easier when at the proper point. Types of Blade Edges Beveled Shears have beveled (small serrations) edges which hold onto hair, particularly fine hair better. In comparison, to convex edge shears, beveled edge shears have a rougher cut. The beveled edge originated in Germany and is a more traditional, thicker angled edge. The angle can vary but the blade is more durable and less expensive to maintain than a convex edge. This edge requires a little more force to cut with than a convex or semi-convex blade and even though it offers flat surface cutting edge, many argue that it does not support advanced cuts like slide cutting. Semi-Convex blades truly are a combination of the traditional and Japanese style blade. It has the beveled curved edge blade but is narrower than a traditional beveled edge. Less expensive shears offers durability and holds a sharper edge than a traditional beveled edge. Convex edge shears are more expensive because of the difficulty to make them. The blades originate from Japan and are referred to as a Japanese style blade. This is a finely milled indented edge that is easier to damage if misused. While it is costly to sharpen, it's performance is a cut above its peers. The is hollow ground or hollow grind is a concave surface which is behind cutting edge. The curve blade allows for cutting at an angle. This edge has a smooth and quick action called a “butter cut”. Convex shears are better to use for the professional working with advanced techniques such as chipping, etc. These shears have a very sharp edge but from a groomers point of view it is better to use them on a clean coat to finish the coat. Curvature and type of Blade Straight Shears are the most universal shears and are usually about .5”- 1” longer than the curved shears used. Curved Shears work well around the curved shape of a dog’s body. The curved blades are used around the face, feet, ears, etc. Serrated-Edge Scissors Thinning Scissors are serrated edge scissors. Plain ones are used to thin the hair primarily. They cut only a portion of the hair and soften the lines between other cuts. By cutting the hair at the skin level thinning shears can reduce the hair volume. By cutting the ends of the hair it can give a less clipped and more natural appearance and are rated by the degree of hair thinning in a cut. A hair thinning rate of 20 – 30% is very efficient for any dog coat. Serrated edge shears are used for wide multitude of purposes, from specialty styling to an everyday natural look. A basic thinning shear has 27-40 teeth and two notched blades like a serrated comb. Another variety has 28 teeth on average its serrated comb blade and a non-notched matching smooth blade (Blender). A Blender gets the job done more quickly than the classic thinning shear. Shears with teeth notched on one blade with the other blade having V notched teeth holds the hair better. The larger the V notch, the greater amount of hair will be held and cut. The German style has a 42-46 tooth thinner with a beveled edge is a good work horse for any tool box. Texturing shears offer wider spaces between blade teeth. The texturing shears have 10-24 teeth unlike the serrated edge shear's 27-40 teeth. There is a ragged-bladed scissor with 'T' shape teeth and creates a softer and more natural appearance. This style of thinning scissor is known as Chunkers/Chunking/Notching (Texturizers or Fishtails) have 5 to 9 teeth. It is used for the back of legs, ears, and thinning thick hair. It can give a spike hair look. Heavier shears should be no longer than 7” and will retain its edge better than lighter, longer ones. With the 5” scissors higher teeth count works better around the eyes and nose. Fishbone Hair thinning scissors (5.75”) have 18, 14 or 8 teeth. This strange scissor has a traditional comb blade and the other blade has rounded notches on the outside edge. The shear can work as a razor tool if needed. The more even the teeth and gaps between the teeth then the better the blending. The wider the teeth and narrower the gaps then the results are a more natural look. The tension on the thinning shears should be set tighter than regular shears. The tighter the tension the lesser chance of nicks. Length
Weight Weight plays a huge part in balance of the shear and what fits your hand comfortably without stressing the wrist. Where to start: The sharper the blade, the cleaner and less resistant the cut. Most importantly, the better fit for the hand means more comfort giving easier cuts. A classic handle may limit usability. There are many shiny, sharp imitators out there. Look for brands with stability and quality for an affordable price.
One recommendation is using a pet grooming 88 Filipino style 440C shear with the wider blade 7.5. If you do not expect much, the kits are inexpensive but it offers you the time to find what you really want or the direction to go when evaluating more expensive decisions or individual tools. The bonus is that you are taking care of your pets needs, building your confidence and experience, and while having a minimal investment if this is something you want to do on a regular basis. Word of caution: The cheapest kits will be a waste of time and money. Only use the shears on hair, otherwise the reason for purchasing them is lost. Keep grooming tools in a special, protected place with limited access. Sharp shears are not kid friendly. We hope this helps anyone looking for shears or scissors to groom their dog to understand a little more about their choices. Please investigate the care for these tools as it is information not provided here. Also, be sure who ever sharpens your blades knows how to work on grooming shears. Ask about micro serrations. A manufacturer’s service may be your best choice. For more information: Visit the Marlo Beauty website listed in our references below for information about maintenance, cleaning, and further care. It is a wonderful, informative article that encompasses so much more than caring for shears. References: “Choosing the Right Shear for You.” Scissor Mall, https://www.scissormall.com/faq-choosing-the-right-shear-for-you#offset-opposing-crane-handle-shear. Conner, Daryl. “Choosing the Right Scissors for You.” Groomer to Groomer, 13 Oct. 2020, https://www.groomertogroomer.com/choosing-the-right-scissors-for-you/. “Convex Edge or Beveled Edge Shears.” The Difference between Convex Edge Shears and Beveled Edge Shears, https://www.hairfinder.com/hair2/shears.htm. “Difference between Shears and Scissors.” Home Quicks, 11 June 2015, https://homequicks.com/difference-between-shears-scissors. “Dog Grooming Shears Buyer's Guide.” OPAWZ, https://www.opawz.com/blogs/general/dog-grooming-shears-buyers-guide. Facebook.com/getarazor. “Top 10 Hair Cutting Shears for Beginners & Professionals [Udated 2022].” Getarazor, 2 Jan. 2022, https://getarazor.com/best-hair-cutting-shears/. Law, Serena. “5 Best Dog Grooming Scissors: Affordable Shears for 2022.” Daydreamdog, 18 June 2020, https://daydreamdog.com/best-dog-grooming-shears/. Luv2Sew. “What's the Difference between Scissors and Shears?” What's the Difference Between Scissors and Shears? |, 25 Oct. 2010, http://blog.havelssewing.com/whats-the-difference-between-scissors-and-shears/. Marlo Beauty Supply. How to Choose the Best Professional Hair Cutting Shears. https://www.marlobeauty.com/pro2pro/how-to-choose-the-best-professional-hair-cutting-shears/a378/. Scissors - Knife Center. https://www.knifecenter.com/shop/scissors. “Scissors.” How Products Are Made, http://www.madehow.com/Volume-3/Scissors.html. “Size of Hair Scissors.” Size of Scissors, Good Shears Length or Haircutting Scissors Length for a Beginning Hair Stylist, https://www.hairfinder.com/hair/hair-scissors.htm. “To Use Trello, Please Enable JavaScript.” Trello, https://trello.com/c/46SO04bM/2271-en-terminology-of-scissors-boldbarber. Ultimate Guide: Best Dog Grooming Scissors and Thinning Shears. https://trimepil.com/dog-grooming-scissors-thinning-shears/. “What Every Hairstyling Professional Should Know about Shears.” Washi Scissor Company, https://washiscissor.com/shear-knowledge/. “What Is the Difference between Scissors and Shears?” Oishya, 12 Nov. 2021, https://oishya.com/journal/what-is-the-difference-between-scissors-and-shears/. “Wholesale Meisha+7’+Professional+Pet+.” 0 Item Found for Wholesale Meisha+7+Professional+Pet+, https://www.dhgate.com/wholesale/search.do?act=search&dspm=&sus=&searchkey=meisha%2B7%22%2Bprofessional%2Bpet%2B&catalog=#pusearch1812. |
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