Sherman's Progress

Narration not really necessary!

Sherman, November 10, 2009

Sherman, March 18, 2010

Texas Instruments TI83 Graphing Calculator

Texas Instruments TI83 Graphing Calculator

Product Description

Perhaps if we'd had this calculator in high school we would have done much better in trigonometry. The Texas Instruments TI-83 is an ideal unit for any math student, combining powerful features for graphing and statistical analysis. The LCD screen displays 16 characters over 8 lines. Though the TI-83's keyboard layout might seem daunting to those who've never laid eyes on a graphic calculator before, the helpful, if intimidatingly thick, manual will get you up and running quickly. The TI-83 includes function, parametric and polar, and sequence plot modes. You can store, graph, and analyze up to 10 functions, 6 parametric and polar functions, and 3 sequence functions. The TI-83's Draw operations allow you to annotate graphs. Along with the advanced math and science features, the TI-83 also includes such financial functions as cash flow, amortization, and time value of money. The included input-output cable lets you link the TI-83 with another TI-83 or a TI-82 for data sharing, and the optional TI-Graph Link software lets you transfer files to a PC.

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Perhaps if we'd had this calculator in high school we would have done much better in trigonometry. The Texas Instruments TI-83 is an ideal unit for any math student, combining powerful features for graphing and statistical analysis.

The LCD screen displays 16 characters over 8 lines. Though the TI-83's keyboard layout might seem daunting to those who've never laid eyes on a graphic calculator before, the helpful, if intimidatingly thick, manual will get you up and running quickly.

The TI-83 includes function, parametric and polar, and sequence plot modes. You can store, graph, and analyze up to 10 functions, 6 parametric and polar functions, and 3 sequence functions. The TI-83's Draw operations allow you to annotate graphs. Along with the advanced math and science features, the TI-83 also includes such financial functions as cash flow, amortization, and time value of money.

The included input-output cable lets you link the TI-83 with another TI-83 or a TI-82 for data sharing, and the optional TI-Graph Link software lets you transfer files to a PC.

• High contrast display
• Many graph styles to choose from
• Use side-by-side with the TI-83
• Advanced statistics and finance
• Input/Output port

Texas Instruments TI83 Graphing Calculator

Woman charged with cruelty to polo ponies dies

From the Fredericksburg Free Lance-Star:  Woman facing charges in animal cruelty case dies

(This concerns Mona's former "home.")

Mona two days after being removed from the Polo Pony Retirement Foundation.

August 8, 2009

Mona, November 7, 2009

While we were hoping to gain some insight at the trial as to why this happened to Mona and her herdmates, we can now put this behind us and focus on the future. 

Texas Instruments TI-Nspire CX Graphing Calculator

Texas Instruments TI-Nspire CX Graphing Calculator

Product Description

Stay mobile, continue learning - Transfer class assignments from handheld to computer (PC and Mac). Complete work outside of school using student software. On the desktop at home or a laptop on the bus, at the library, coffee shop wherever. Visualize in full color - Color-code equations, objects, points and lines on the full-color, backlit display. Make faster, stronger connections between equations, graphs and geometric representations on screen. Real-world images - Use digital images or your own photos. Overlay and color-code math and science concepts. Discover real-world connections. Recharge with ease, the TI-Nspire Rechargeable Battery, installed with the handheld, is expected to last up to two weeks of normal use on a single charge. No alkaline batteries needed. The sleek TI-Nspire CX handheld is the thinnest and lightest TI graphing calculator model to date. It's also the brightest with a high-resolution, full-color display that makes it easy to see every exponent, variable and line. 3D Graphing - Graph and rotate (manually and automatically) 3D functions. Change the wire or surface color of your 3D graph.

• Color Screen
• Rechargeable Battery
• Thin Design

Texas Instruments TI-Nspire CX Graphing Calculator

Reiki Level 1 Workshop Nov 15

A few shots from the Reiki Level 1 Workshop at TREES today, conducted by Janet Dobbs.

TREES' Cushings Club

I just realized we frequently talk about our Cushings Club, but we've never really told you who the members are.  The official membership stands at six, but last summer's testing revealed two more may be at the jumping off point.  As we mentioned a few days ago, our new arrival, Sherman, looks pretty suspicious as well.  Not long ago, a diagnosis of "Cushings Disease," now known as PPID (Pituitary pars intermedia dysfunction,) was viewed by many as a death sentence.  Not any more!

And so, without further ado...........The Traveller's Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary Cushings Club:

Nate, mid 30's

Freddy, 26

Wade, 26

Sonny, 38

Josh, late 30's?

Henry, 25

Interestingly, all are geldings.  All are managed with pergolide and a carefully controlled diet (thank to all of our visitors for being very understanding about our "No Treats" policy,) and all are retested each year with pergolide dosages adjusted accordingly. 

Infected teeth & Infected sinuses

We've seen it often enough here.  Discharge out of one nostril.  Treatment with antibiotics helps, but the infection returns in a week or two.  Hello, Dentist?

According to the abstract of this paper on  Sinus Surgery in the Horse, "the most common cause of sinus infection is extension of infection from a diseased tooth or as an aftermath to tooth repulsion." 

Long story very short........if your horse has a persistent or recurring nasal discharge, think "teeth."  To see just how little barrier there is between tooth root and sinus, visit http://www.hanne.com/teeth-photos.htm  and click on the fourth photo from the top.  Its easy to see how an infection in a tooth root can move into the sinus right next to it.

Free Webcast - Dec 15, 2009 - Supplements

From My Horse University
Free Webcast:  Nutritional Supplements for Horses
December 15, 2009
7:00 pm ET
Speaker:  Dr. Carey A. Williams,  Rutgers University

"In this hard economic environment, horse owners need to be sure they are getting the most for their money when it comes to their horse’s feeding program. Dr. Carey Williams will help demystify supplements so that you can feed your horse cost effectively with confidence. Dr. Williams will discuss a horse’s vitamin and mineral, joint, calming, herbal and various other supplements, when supplements might be beneficial, and how to use science based information to determine if your horse needs a feed supplement."

More information about the webcast and about Dr. Williams

To Register

Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculator

Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculator

Product Description

TI-84Plus Silver Programmable Graphing Calculator

Texas Instruments TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Graphing Calculator

Texas Instruments Inc. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Raspberry Pink Graphing Calculator

Texas Instruments Inc. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Raspberry Pink Graphing Calculator

Product Description

Texas Instruments Inc. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Pink Graphing Calculator (Raspberry Pink faceplate)The latest and greatest for high school students. An enhanced version of the TI-83 Plus, the nation's best-selling high school graphing calculator, the TI-84 Plus Silver Edition offers a built-in USB port, 9x the memory and 2.5x the speed of the TI-83 Plus. Already preloaded are 30 software Apps, including Cabri Jr. foralgebra and geometry and Periodic Table for science and chemistry. High-resolution, 8-line display includes horizontal and vertical split-screen options and exponents. Convert matrices to lists and vice-versa. Solve numerically for different variables in an equation with the interactive equation solver editor. Build scatter plots, xy-line plots, histograms and probability plots for statistics. Graph rectangular functions, parametric and polar expressions, and recursively-defined sequences. Practice for college-entrance exams with SAT StudyCards and official AP Biology exam review questions. Use the included cable to download new Apps, share data with a classmate or connect to any TI presentation tool and display your work to the class. Changeable color faceplates and kickstand slide case available separately. Features:* Electronically upgradeable operating system and features with extensive programming capability* 30 preloaded software Apps, including including Cabri Jr.* 9x the memory and 2.5x the speed of the TI-83 Plus* Built-in USB port and cable (included) make sharing data with a classmate easy* Prep for college with AP* Biology exam review questions andSAT StudyCards* Connect to any TI presentationtool (adapter sold separately)

Texas Instruments Inc. TI-84 Plus Silver Edition Raspberry Pink Graphing Calculator

SARA Group Reiki July 17, 2010

SARA Group Reiki

Saturday, July 17, 2010 at 10:00am
Traveller's Rest Equine Elders Sanctuary
Spotsylvania, VA

TREES is a founding shelter member of the Shelter Animal Reiki Association. Practitioners participating in the SARA @ TREES program gather at the sanctuary once each month to offer healing to residents. Participating practitioners are also invited to work individually with sanctuary residents as their schedules allow.


For more info on the SARA program at Traveller's Rest, please contact Janet Dobbs at janet@animalparadisecommunication.com

TEXTI89TITANIUM - TI-89 Titanium Programmable Graphing Calculator

TEXTI89TITANIUM - TI-89 Titanium Programmable Graphing Calculator

Product Description

TI-89 Titanium Programmable Graphing Calculator

• Amortization - Yes; +/- Switch Key - No
• Backspace Key - Yes
• Base Number Calculations - Yes
• Bond Calculations - No

TEXTI89TITANIUM - TI-89 Titanium Programmable Graphing Calculator

Texas Instruments TI-NSpire Math and Science Handheld Graphing Calculator

Texas Instruments TI-NSpire Math and Science Handheld Graphing Calculator

Product Description

The TI-Nspire handheld comes with a snap-in TI-84 Plus Keypad that provides the same keystrokes as TI-83 Plus, TI-84 Plus and TI-84 Plus Silver Edition graphing calculators. Whether handhelds are provided by your school or your students bring in personally-owned units, this side-by-side compatibility between TI-Nspire handhelds and existing TI graphing calculators delivers a comfortable transition to TI-Nspire technology. Inclueds USB cable for software and file downloads.

• Ideal for Pre-Algebra, Algebra 1 & 2, Geometry, Trigonometry, Precalculus, Calculus, Statistics
• Required or permitted for use on SAT,* ACT and AP* exams
• Intuitive, computer-style interface and cursor controls provide easy navigation between screens and functions
• Multiple representations offer different views of the same problem, at the same time, on one large screen
• Dynamic linking instantly reflects changes to one representation in real time to other representations of the same problem

Texas Instruments TI-NSpire Math and Science Handheld Graphing Calculator