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    This article is about the hypothesized neurological disorder. For other uses, see Panda (disambiguation). PANDAS Streptococcus pyogenes 01.jpg Streptococcus pyogenes (stained red), a common group A streptococcal bacterium. PANDAS is hypothesized to be an autoimmune condition in which the body's own antibodies to streptococci attack the basal ganglion cells of the brain, by a concept known as molecular mimicry. Classification and external resources Specialty Neurology ICD-9-CM 279.49 Patient UK PANDAS MeSH C537163 Orphanet 66624 [edit on Wikidata] Pediatric autoimmune neuropsychiatric disorders associated with Streptococcal infections (PANDAS) describes a hypothesis that there exists a subset of children with rapid onset of obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) or tic disorders and these symptoms are caused by group A beta-hemolytic streptococcal (GABHS) infections.[1] The proposed link between infection and these disorders is that an initial autoimmune reaction to a GABHS infection produces antibodies that interfere with basal ganglia function, causing symptom exacerbations. It has been proposed that this autoimmune response can result in a broad range of neuropsychiatric symptoms.[2][3] The PANDAS hypothesis was based on observations in clinical case studies at the US National Institutes of Health and in subsequent clinical trials where children appeared to have dramatic and sudden OCD exacerbations and tic disorders following infections.[4] There is supportive evidence for…

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    The Appaloosa horse is best known for its unique spotted pattern. Originally developed by Nez Perce indians, this breed almost went extinct in the 1870s, but has since made a comeback. Appaloosa horses require the same care as most other horses.There are several guidelines for caring horses in several categories. One category is provisions for feed, water, and habitat. Appaloosa horses, like most horses, primarily eat grass. They also “eat things like hay, concentrates, and treats” (Sanderson,…

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    American Quarter Horse

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    Horse, the American Quarter Horse is the most popular horse in America and can be used for all most anything. It came from settlers that crossed english horses to those of spanish ancestry and that created a more muscular and compact horse. These horses can run a short distance over a strait away faster than any other horse on earth. These horses served and still serve as a multi-task work horse. The American Quarter Horse then moved west with the settlers and grew in popularity among ranchers.…

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    The next Christmas, Paul is surprised to find that Robert and his family have invited the Waverlys to spend Christmas with them. Eager to see his brother, Paul sets out to find him. He meets Mitchell in the woods, whose face is swollen from, Paul surmises, a beating from Willie Thomas. Mitchell says he is planning to leave the plantation, and the two boys part ways. Before long, Paul finds the two older Waverly brothers and Robert leading the panting, lathered, and bleeding Appaloosa down a road…

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    The Land Taylor Analysis

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    “Eventually there came the time on a late summer afternoon just before my twelfth birthday when folks came to visit… My daddy hadn’t even bothered to tell me himself not to sit at his table. He had left that to my mama, and I resented not only him for it, but her too.” Paul is frustrated because he can not understand why Robert and his brothers can sit at his daddy’s table, but Cassie and him cannot. He feels as though his father only acknowledges him as his son when no folks are present.…

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    Nez Perce Lifestyles

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    The Nez Perce homes were longhouses, these homes would have been a more permanent residence. They would have been made out of wood or sticks. These homes would be covered in reeds, grass, or skins. Meanwhile they could have held up to 20-40 people in one. Another kind of home the Nez Perce used were teepees. Unlike the longhouses these homes were used on hunting grounds. This was because they are easy to take down and move. The teepees were made out of deer and buffalo skin. The Nez Perce…

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    Wild Horse Research Paper

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    There are many different types and spices of horses and each other are breed for different reasons. American paint is a amazinly strong horse and are built for racing. American saddle is for trail riding and jumping in competitions. Appaloosa is a strong hard working horse for stock work and also jumping. Arabian horse is strong built and riding and hunt and jumping. If you want a good diet and a strong horse you need to have fresh clean water. Need to have as much grazing as possible for your…

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    becomes the centerpiece of what might be the most brutal shootouts in all movie history. And there’s nothing stylized about this final scene, it’s as gritty as the desert dust. As for the realism quotient, it’s fairly on target. It’s utter bedlam as Federales, rebels and outlaws sling hot lead under the baking Mexican sun. No one and nothing is spared. Though, one wonders how long a frontal assault into the .30-caliber teeth of the 1917 would go on. At some point don’t you regroup and…

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    my body could push its limits and run 26.2 miles. It was even greater running it with my mom she was such a huge part of the experience and was so proud and happy that I got to do my first marathon with her! The final piece on my quilt square is the horses at the bottom of my square. Ever since I was little I was fascinated with horses. I loved how big and gentle they are and how they were so fast and colorful. And how each horse is like each person with different personalities and qualities.…

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    characterized by open studbook policy, studbook selection, and the aim of breeding for equestrian sport. Most of the horses competing in dressage and show jumping today are warmbloods or warmblood types. These include the Selle Francais, Trakehner, Hanoverian, Irish sport horse, Wurttenburger, Oldenburg, Danish Warmblood, Dutch Warmblood, Belgian Warmblood and Australian Warmblood horses. These horses are typically taller with small defined heads. They have long legs with strong hindquarters…

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