Tag: Orange County

Chestnuts roasting by an open source distro: options for making bootable ISOs

Chestnuts roasting by an open source distro: options for making bootable ISOs

There has been some buzz about a Kickstarter project called Isostick, an expensive option for those who want to boot from multiple ISOs without lugging around a bunch of DVDs. There are, however, ways that already exist, some of which are “DIY.” Here are a few options: USB multiboot ISO options Boot from a USB […]

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Technology and Occupational Therapy: Microsoft Xbox Kinect

Technology and Occupational Therapy: Microsoft Xbox Kinect

After becoming a major hit for consumers, Microsoft Xbox Kinect is rapidly being applied to an increasing amount of business and health care applications. One particular application is in occupational therapy and physical therapy. Businesses are now partnering with health care organizations to evaluate the use of the Xbox Kinect to see what kinds of […]

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Christmas Cooks Needed to Serve Homemade Meals for Homeless Veterans

Christmas Cooks Needed to Serve Homemade Meals for Homeless Veterans

The greatest gift someone can give is the gift of compassion, love and FOOD! This Christmas Eve, Veterans First OC is looking for volunteers to help prepare and serve homemade meals for homeless veterans in our Orange County community. Volunteers will help prepare, serve and clean up dinners for veterans in several transitional homes located […]

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Project Hope School Receives Gifts of Christmas Warmth from Stanbridge College

Project Hope School Receives Gifts of Christmas Warmth from Stanbridge College

Stanbridge College recently provided the students of Project Hope School Foundation with donations of Christmas gifts. Students, staff and faculty gathered together to wrap up over 50 Christmas gift bags including sweaters, toys and school supplies. Stanbridge College volunteers then delivered the gifts and hosted a pizza part for the children, ranging from Kindergarteners to […]

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Stanbridge College Hosts Allied Health Career Fair on December 8th

Stanbridge College Hosts Allied Health Career Fair on December 8th

Stanbridge College is pleased to announce its Allied Health Career Fair on Thursday, December 8, 2011. Stanbridge College’s Vocational Nursing and Occupational Therapy Assistance students and alumni will be able to network with over 28 southern California Allied Health employers. Students will be able to meet potential employers, explore new career opportunities and gather advice […]

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Robot Assisted Therapy for Stroke Patients

Robot Assisted Therapy for Stroke Patients

A recent study found that robot assisted physical therapy may work better at improving mobility in stroke patients than regular therapy. The study consisted of 20 stroke patients with weaknesses on one side or area of their body and limited mobility. 10 patients worked with occupational therapy techniques as a control group, while the other […]

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US Marines Receive Christmas Cheer from Stanbridge College Secret Santas

US Marines Receive Christmas Cheer from Stanbridge College Secret Santas

Stanbridge College recently shipped out 100 Christmas stocking care packages to US Marines currently serving overseas in Afghanistan and other areas. Students, staff and faculty from the Orange County based technical college, donated items including Christmas cards, food snacks and men’s socks and packed the donations in festive Christmas stockings. Carlo Castaneda, Stanbridge College Occupational […]

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Announcing Christmas Toy Drive with Toys for Tots 11/28 – 12/9

Announcing Christmas Toy Drive with Toys for Tots 11/28 – 12/9

In our efforts to spread Christmas cheer, Stanbridge College REACH is once again partnering with Toys for Tots to host a Christmas Toy Drive for children in need in our Orange County community. To children, Christmas is a special time of year when they wish that Santa will have the perfect toy waiting for them […]

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AOTA Tips to Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

AOTA Tips to Avoid Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Most people today, both young and old have an increased risk for carpal tunnel syndrome or CTS. According to the American Occupational Therapy Association CTS “is a term that refers to nerve compression in their wrists, hands and/or fingers that result in pain, a burning sensation, numbness and/or tingling.” Causes can be from a repetitive […]

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