Speak Out and Take This Survey on Invisible Illnesses and Hidden Disabilities

Laura Brydges, B.A.Sc., M.A., and Jennifer Martin, PhD, Industrial/Organizational Psychology have put together a survey about invisible disabilities and have asked those involved with National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week to be involved!

These women bring their personal experiences of having disabilities together with more than 30 years of research and health communication expertise. They began a group last year on Facebook called “Hidden Disability” and now have launched an invisible illness and hidden disability survey that asks some very important questions about disability. It is a secure and confidential English-language survey that will give adults everywhere their chance to share their opinions on some new disability issues.

The survey is the result of advocacy efforts of two women who both have disabilities. They have funded this research through garage sales, and are relying on word-of-mouth for this survey to reach as many people world-wide as possible. So please forward this message onto all of your contacts, friends and family, and ask them to take part too.

The survey should only take 15 to 20 minutes to do.

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Special Thanks for YOUR Help!

I’ve heard from more of you who have gone the extra mile in spreading the word about Invisible Illness Week and wanted to say thank you!

Sarah wrote to us and let us know she had sent out some press releases. “I have submitted my invisible illness article to our local papers and quite a few national ones, including Associated Press.” Thanks, Sarah! That does help so much!

And one woman said she was speaking at her church’s retreat about invisible illness. I asked her to share how that had come about. [I feel terrible I have searched everywhere for her name and cannot find it!] She emailed me back, “We have a ‘retreat’ and it is really not a retreat, it is once a month at the church and about maybe 8 – 13 ladies.  The group and the minister, mainly the minister arranges for speakers for each meeting.  Last year in honor of Pennsylvania proclaiming Women In Pain Awareness (WIPA) Month I offered to do a workshop on WIPA. This year I am making it invisible disabilities! All prayers are appreciated.

Lisa

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Your Invisible Illness Week Gift Bag

Well, the week here online has come to and end as our virtual conferences closed just a few minutes ago. But there are still ways to continue to spread the word this weekend and beyond if you would like.

Do you remember going to a party and feeling a little let down as you walked out of the room, trying not to step on the deflated balloons and brushing off the confetti. Always a little sad.

But then you get home and remember, “I have a gift bag!”

Well, we’ve put together a few goodies for you in this little post as our way of saying, “let the party continue.” Sure, some people think we are weird. We’re not actually “celebrating” that we have an illness though. We are simply celebrating LIFE… or maybe you are celebrating that you made in through ONE… MORE… DAY… That’s okay. As Georgia Shaffer said during Monday’s program, “Your good enough is good enough.”

So here are a few things we hope will be helpful:

Rest Ministries is the organization behind National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week. Did you know that Lisa, who hosts all the shows and does the blog, editing, publicity. etc. does it simply out of her passion? She doesn’t have a salary or profit in any way. And Invisible Illness Week does cost money. Unfortunately, this year the expenses are by far more than the donations that came in. Be sure to check out Rest Ministries bookstore, Chronic Illness Books, where there are lots of great books, gifts, and fun items. And here is a coupon code! Sept 16-20 put in the coupon 5off25 and you will receive $5 of your purchase of $25 or more.

But wait, there is more!

If you’ve not yet signed up to receive updates from the Invisible Illness Week website (box at top right of the site) you are missing out, because when you do, you will get an email with a link to download our free ebook of 263 ways to do more than just get by.

Here are some of the other things just for you!

• Georgia Shaffer talked about how to do a self-assessment to know if you are carrying around too much emotional junk. Sign up for her newsletter at GeorgiaShaffer.com and get a free evaluation tool to see if your emotional trash can is overflowing. After all, if we hold on to too much trash, eventually our life starts to get kind of stinky, right? Georgia also has some great articles on dating tips, singles, and you can read a chapter of one of our favorite books of hers, “The Gift of Mourning Glories” (and yes, that’s “mourning.”) You may not know that Georgia was also featured in the movie, Letters to God.
• Maureen Pratt has a new book, “Beyond Pain: Job, Jesus, and Joy” which will be available mid-October. She has lots of plans for the launch! In the meantime, be encouraged by reading a bit of her popular book Peace in the Storm from Google books.
• Mary Yerkes mentioned her new coaching program for those who live with chronic illness at New Life Christian Coaching. Mary has a coaching readiness checklist to see if you are ready for a coaching kind of professional relationship.
• Pam Farrel talked about marriage and she had gobs of goodies to help you in your relationships and marriage. Sign up for her newsletter at PamAndBill.org and you will receive 25 Free or Nearly-Free Date Ideas, Red Hot Romance Ideas, Monthly Ezine and more!
• Many of you said that poet Cheryl Ricker brought you some great comfort. Watch the video about the book Friend in the Storm.
• Lots of you loved hearing from Marcia Ramsland, Organizing Pro, and she has lots of helpful downloads (for free!) at her web site, including the she mentioned on the program, the “168 Hour Time Tracker” Chart. If you want to see how well you can improve how you plan your day, this will help! If you have kids, you also won’t want to miss this Age Level Chart of Getting Children Organized .
• Karen Whiting has lots of great tips on everything from time management to ideas for kids to keep those little hands busy at her web site.
• RA Warrior Kelly Young invites you on over to her site. If you or someone you love has rheumatoid arthritis, you will find encouragement, understanding, but also loads of helpful information that will make you feel much better prepared for your next doctor’s visit!
• Jill Hart has a great book about how to “do the work at home & mommy thing.” You can get an autographed copy of So You Want to Be a Work at Home Mom and if you use the code “50ff” you will get $5 off the book!
• If you are not yet familiar with “The Spoon Theory” of Christine Miserandino of butyoudontlooksick.com and you have an invisible illness… well, let’s just say you are missing out on a great way to share how you are truly feeling without getting too specific. Awhile back Lisa shared on Facebook she was ‘all out of spoons’ and someone suggested to ‘buy plastic.’ Know the lingo and where it originated from.
• Jenny Prokopy from chronicbabe.com has a free eNewsletter (which is literally called a “Goodie Bag.”
• The Invisible Disabilities Association. What can we say? This married couple has taken their difficulties in life with illness and has created a wealth of resources to help you not only be encouraged if you have an illness, but also tools to help you help others understand what you may be going through. We specifically recommend their booklet “But You LOOK Good!“
• Kerri Sparling is the founder of 6 Until Me, one of the largest patient blogs for those with diabetes. She is also a new mom, so even if you don’t have diabetes, but you are a new mom, you may find some incredibly helpful tips at her site, or even just a woman who “gets” what you are going through.
• And if you are in Hilton Head, SC and need a nanny, well, Jennie Krogulski is your gal, the founder of Hilton Head Nannies. (Hey, one never knows, right?)
• Rosalind Joffe, CI Coach, has some downloads for free at her site, including “: “10 Things I Want You to Know About Working”
• Trish Robichaud has a “Business Beyond Chronic Illness” coaching program and you can download her free Optimal Health Kit at ChangingPaces.com.
• Twila Belk has 6 copies of Hope and Comfort For Every Season to give away! Than you, Twila! Leave a comment below if you are interested in a copy of this book. We will randomly choose 6 winners.
  

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Up – Visit Some Fabulous Invisible Illness Week Blogs

Many of you have been a large part of spreading the word about National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week by blogging about it for us! Thank you!

And we hope that you have gained some encouragement and inspiration in reflecting on living with invisible illness as well as reading the blogs of others.

• So far this morning you can read over xx blog posts with people who have registered through Bloggers Unite. To read them click here at Bloggers Unite for Invisible Illness Week and then scroll down. Ont he right hand side it will say “Participating Blogs.” About 171 bloggers are registered from 2009 and they still have wonderful posts to read.
• Bunches of people have participated in our Meme, “30 Things About My Invisible Illness You May Not Know” here.
• If you read a post, be sure to leave a comment, even if just a short one. All of our bloggers love to hear from you and know that you stopped by!

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Who is Blogging About Invisible Illness Week? Here are Some Sites We Found!

Who is blogging about Invisible Illness issues and our special week? Here are a few sites we’ve found!

Invisible Illness Week 2010
By James
Invisible Illness Week is almost here again! Scheduled for the 13th-19th of September 2010, this is the 9th year – and it’s less than a month away! This year, there will still be online seminars, though not as many as in past years. … Headache and Migraine News – http://headacheandmigrainenews.com/

SocialWrkr24/7 : Eyes Opened Wider: Invisible Illness Awarness Week
By SocialWrkr24/7
I don’t think I talk a lot about my “invisible illness” here on the blog – but I know I’ve mentioned it a handful of times. It is easy sometimes for me to brush it aside because I like to consider myself in “remission”. … SocialWrkr24/7 : Eyes Opened Wider – http://eyesopenedwider.blogspot.com/

Watching The Waters: National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness …
By Corey
National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week: Migraine. September 13-19 is National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week. I learned about this on another blog, and will be participating several times in the coming weeks. … Watching The Waters – http://www.watchingthewaters.com/

Oh My Aches and Pains!: Good Reads for the Weekend: Lots of Linky …
By SelenaIt’s that time of year again, time to celebrate National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week. This will be my second year participating in this virtual event which is happening September 13 through the 19th. … Oh My Aches and Pains! – http://www.ohmyachesandpains.info/

Sheryl Aronson: Invisible Illness Week
By noreply@blogger.com (Sheryl Aronson)
September 13-19 2010 has been designated ‘National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week’. They have a simple and fun way of getting the word out about this awareness week, and make people feel good at the same time. … Sheryl Aronson – http://sherylaronson.blogspot.com/

CHRONICLYsILLy: Laws of A Lupie- CHRONICLYsILLy Rules to Live by
By CHRONICLYsILLy
Fact #1: Lupus is an autoimmune disease and is commonly referred to as an “Invisible Illness.” An invisible illness means that you cannot necessarily tell that the person is sick simply by looking at them, thus their illness seems to be … CHRONICLYsILLy – http://chroniclysilly.blogspot.com/

Journey with Chronic Illness BLOG » Invisible Illness Week Team …
By journeywithchronicillness
“Chronic Illness Tips: 263 Ways To Do More Than Just Get By” is by Invisible Illness Week founder, Lisa Copen and friends. Friends include chronic illness career specialist Rosalind Joffe, relationship expert and best-selling author Pam … Journey with Chronic Illness BLOG – http://journeywithchronicillness.podbean.com/

Invisible Illness Week — Post Its & How YOU Can Spread Cheer …
This is too good not to share, watch the video about how you can participate in a post-it note campaign on spreading encouragement and good cheer!
chronicbabeclub.ning.com/xn/detail/2082969:Topic:30192?…

Random (Mostly) Chronic Illness Stuff « A Young Wife’s Tale
Click on Invisible Illness Week to find out. This year’s Invisible Illness Week theme is “Each One Can Reach One.” It’s September 13-19 and I will of course …
youngwifestale.com/blog/chronicillness/…/comment-page-

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What Illness/Health Related Newsletters Do You Get?

Between all of us with a variety of chronic illnesses and symptoms, there are hundreds of thousands of newsletters and ezines out there on the internet. Since many of us live with different illnesses than our friends, we actually have quite a few editors we can reach in a short time.

I am letting the editors of the newsletters I receive know about Invisible Illness Awareness Week.

I am just going through the newsletter ezines I’ve received in the last few weeks and have hit “reply” or “contact” and sent them an email sort of like this (be sure to personalize yours and keep it short)

Keep in mind that the easier you can make it for them to tell others the more likely they will! So be sure to include the paragraph that has the description they can copy and paste.

Dear (name):

I recently received your newsletter and enjoyed it as always, especially the part about (what I liked here).

I wanted to call your attention to the date of September 13-19, 2010 which is National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week.

September 13-19, 2010 is National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week. This annual event, started in 2002 by Lisa Copen, features a variety of ways to get involved including a virtual conference September 13-17 online for free with speakers each morning 10:30 – 12 USA Pacific time.

There is a Meme “30 Things You May Not Know About My Invisible Illness”, you can sign up to blog for the cause, read guest bloggers’ posts, and get involved in the campaign on Facebook. There is even a free 80-page ebook when you sign up for email updates, with 263 tips!

With nearly 1 in 2 people living with a chronic condition, about 96% of those people are suffering silently with invisible illnesses. You can find more information at http://InvisibleIllnessWeek.com

Thank you so much for passing this along!

(Your name)

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Christian Illness Ministry Sponsors 5-Day Virtual Conference Online

September 12, 2009 by admin  
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SBWIRE – SEPT 14, 2009 / Nearly 1 in 2 people in the USA live with a chronic illness and about 96% of these illnesses are invisible.* Rest Ministries, Inc., the largest Christian organization that serves the chronically ill, and an affiliate of Joni Eareckson Tada’s International Disability Ministry, is encouraging those with illness, friends, family, caregivers, and churches to get involved in their annual outreach, National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week, September 14-20, 2009.

In addition to churches having outreach events for those with chronic conditions, Rest Ministries organizes a 5-day free virtual conference with 20 seminars that can be attended via one’s computer and computer speakers. Seminars are on a variety of topics including marriage, parenting, starting a business, how to apply for disability and more—all when you live with a chronic illness. The seminars are held via Blog Talk Radio and listeners can call in through their phone line with questions.

Well known Christian authors who will be presenting include:

• Bill and Pam Farrel, best-selling authors; The Marriage Code (Harvest House, 2009)
• Naomi Kingery, author of Sugar Free Me (Xulon Press, 2008)
• Dena Dyer, author of Mothers of the Bible (Barbour Publishing, 2009)
• Georgia Shaffer, author of How Not to Date a Loser (Harvest House, 2008)
• Joanna Faillace, Certified Biblical Health Coach an author of Super-Naturally Healthy Families Cookbook Devotional
• Lisa Copen, author of Beyond Casseroles: 505 Ways to Encourage a Chronically Ill Friend (Rest Publishers, 2008)
• Maureen Pratt, author of Peace in the Storm: Meditations on Chronic Pain & Illness (Galilee Trade, 2005)
• Jennifer Saake, author of Hannah’s Hope: Seeking God’s Heart in the Midst of Infertility, Miscarriage and Adoption Loss (NavPress, 2005)
• Marcia Ramsland, author of Simplify Your Life (Thomas Nelson, 2004)
• Jolene Philo, author of A Different Dream for My Child (Discovery House Publishers 2009)

Lisa Copen, 40, founder of Rest Ministries says, “Many Christians may have a solid walk with the Lord, but the emotional rollercoaster of a chronic illness and its constant progression can leave them feeling alone and misunderstood. They are hanging on by a thread and being told they look fine and should just make themselves get up and go to church only adds to the isolation and bitterness of others ‘not getting it.’ The emotional scars can be harder to cope with than the actual illness.”

Copen, who has lived with rheumatoid arthritis and fibromyalgia since the age of twenty-four, ended up in the hospital for a week last fall fighting off the flesh eating bacteria in an ankle wound. We never know what the next day will hold,” she explains. “It is so important that there is good communication between those who are ill and their loved ones, as well as the church body.”

Did Copen’s circle of friends and church come through for her? “It was an enlightening experience,” she says. “Although I teach others to ask for help, I found out how difficult it is. And then when I did ask for help, I experienced what it is like when you fall through the cracks and everyone thinks someone else is providing both the practical support as well as emotional encouragement.”

Rest Ministries extends their outreach about invisible illness awareness to churches, providing materials to start up HopeKeepers groups, books, cards, tracts, etc. About 96% of those with illness may appear perfectly healthy on Sunday mornings, but may struggle to get out of bed the remainder of the week.

Ken Chambers, Director of Church Relations at Joni and Friends International Disability Center, says, “It is vital that Christians understand the emotional and spiritual trials of those with invisible disabilities, as well as those with visible disabilities. I encourage church leaders to take advantage of the wealth of resources at Rest Ministries and to participate in the National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week, which they sponsor annually.”

One can get involved by joining the hundreds of bloggers who are writing about illness in the next few days, by joining the cause on Facebook, and most especially, by tuning in for the conference. All seminars will also be recorded and archived.

See www.invisibleillness.com for more information or www.restministries.org for the sponsor of this event, Rest Ministries.

*Source: Chronic Care in America, U.S. Census Bureau

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Connect with Other II Week Participants

September 10, 2009 by admin  
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Do you wish to connect with other participants of Invisible Illness Week? If so, we invite you to join the Invisible Illness Week GROUP in the Sunroom social network of Rest Ministries.

During the week while 4 seminars are happening each day, this is where we will also send you if you want to ask more questions of listeners on a particular seminar topic, if you have questions for the speakers that were not answered during the seminar, etc.

We are asking our speakers to sign in and check to see if anyone needs any additional information. If our speakers have handouts, this is where they will post a link to them.

The Rest Ministries social network, The Sunroom, has over 1300 participants and is a Christian environment for those with chronic illness. We understand that during Invisible Illness Week some of those involved may have different faiths or not have a religious preference. We ask that everyone be respectful of one another. If you do not wish to participate after Invisible Illness Week you can delete your membership.

Another option is to leave comments at the Blog Talk Radio web site where other listeners or the speakers can connect with you.

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Wesley United Methodist Church in Morgantown, WV Offers TONS of Activites and Hope!

September 9, 2009 by admin  
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We just saw this posted on Facebook and although we were aware of Christina’s group beginning we had no idea just what she was planning! Pleeease don’t feel as though you must attempt to live up to what this “Super Woman” is doing, but it is a list of some fabulous ideas (Prayers at Panera!) And the next time your church says they just can’t commit to starting a HopeKeepers group or a potluck seems like so much trouble, print this out to show the pastor an example of a church that has some passion!

-ljc

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LOCAL CHURCH HOSTING ACTIVITIES DURING NATIONAL INVISIBLE CHRONIC ILLNESS AWARENESS WEEK
SEPTEMBER 14 – SEPTEMBER 20, 2009

Wesley United Methodist Church, located at 503 N. High Street in Morgantown, WV, will be hosting numerous events during National Invisible Chronic Illness Awareness Week (September 14-20, 2009). These events are open to anyone in the community who is seeking support in a Christian environment to cope with the effects of living with chronic illness, chronic pain, or disability. If you have questions, please contact Christina Werdebaugh, HopeKeepers® Group Leader, at (304) 692-9199 or Wesley United Methodist Church at (304) 292-9485.

PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

• SEPTEMBER 13, 2009 –Christina Werdebaugh, HopeKeepers® Group Leader, will speak briefly at both the 8:30 and 11:00 services about the upcoming weeks’ activities, and will be available after both services in the Lecture Room to answer any questions you may have. Please check the Sunday Bulletin for updates and more information about the HopeKeepers® Small Group/Bible Study as well the events planned here at Wesley, and in the community, in recognition and to raise awareness of National Invisible Awareness Week.

• SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 at 7:00 pm, is the first meeting of HopeKeepers® at Wesley! We will meet in the Lecture Room at the Church. Our first night together will begin with a special gift of music, followed by a time of fellowship to get to know one another and enjoy some light refreshments. Then, we will begin with Chapter One of our first Bible Study together entitled, “When Chronic Illness Enters Your Life” by Lisa J. Copen. This particular study discusses topics such as “Where Is God When It Hurts?” and “Lord, I Just Don’t Understand!”

• On Tuesday, SEPTEMBER 15, 2009 at 7:00 pm, Wesley will host a Prayer, Healing and Anointing Service for our HopeKeepers® Group Members and all others who desire to attend! We are extending a special invitation to the other HopeKeepers® Group in our local area, as well as the family members and caregivers of those suffering from chronic illness/chronic pain, or disability. We welcome everyone who wishes to attend this service to receive support and prayer for themselves or on behalf of another. Rev. Michael Atkinson will lead this special service which will be centered around the greatest healing of all, the reunion or reconciliation of a human being with God. Although physical healing does often occur, this worship experience provides an atmosphere in which mental and emotional balance is often restored, spiritual health is enhanced and relationships are healed. The purpose of this worship experience is to renew and strengthen one’s relationship with the living God. This service will also be filled with music during our times of prayer and outreach to those in need. Our souls, hearts and minds will be comforted by the musical offerings of Stan Farr and Joe Andria, members of our congregation, in addition to the soothing sounds of a local harpist, Katie Zucker, and a trio, Andrew and Elizabeth Wotring-Nelson and Rebecca Speakman. We are thankful to all of these musicians who come forth to share their gift of music before the Lord in support of those suffering from chronic illness/chronic pain and invisible or visible disabilities.

• On Wednesday, SEPTEMBER 16, 2009, at 6:00 pm, Wesley will host a “potluck supper” at the church for our new HopeKeepers® members and their families and caregivers, as well as all HopeKeepers® Groups (and their families and caregivers) in the area. All members of our congregation and the community who wish to come and support this important ministry and outreach are welcome to attend this opportunity to share in fellowship with those needed our prayers and encouragement!

• Thursday, SEPTEMBER 17, 2009, at 7:00 pm, will be an opportunity for our new small group to meet the other local chapter of HopeKeepers® at the Morgantown Church of God located on Mississippi Street. It will be a great opportunity to fellowship with the other Hopekeepers® Group in our area.

• Friday, SEPTEMBER 18, 2009 12:30pm – 2:00 pm at the VIP Room at Panera in Morgantown, WV Wesley HopeKeepers® will host “Prayers at Panera”. We plan to meet during the day on Friday to provide an opportunity for those who may not have been able to attend some of the weeknight events due to scheduling conflicts, etc. This is also open to anyone who did attend the other events and would like to join us to enjoy some additional prayer and fellowship time as part of the HopeKeepers® Group at Wesley. Morgantown Church of God’s Chapter of HopeKeepers® is also invited to join us for “Prayers at Panera.”

• On Sunday, SEPTEMBER 20, 2009, Christina Werdebaugh, HopeKeepers® Group Leader at Wesley, will participate in the both the 8:30 and 11:00 services to offer her perspective on perseverance and keeping faith in God despite living with chronic illness/chronic pain or disability, and how we, as a church, can reach out to those suffering from chronic illness/chronic pain, invisible or visible disabilities. A punch and cake reception in honor of HopeKeepers® and II Week will be held following the 11:00 service, hosted by Christina Werdebaugh.

Contact: Christina Werdebaugh, HopeKeepers® Group Leader
(304) 692-9199 or cjes2000@hotmail.com

Wesley United Methodist Church
(304) 292-9485
503 N. High Street Morgantown, WV 26505

Additional information can also be found at www.invisibleillness.com

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R U on MySpace? Add us as a Friend & Tell Others

September 9, 2009 by admin  
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Are you on MySpace? Yes, we know a lot of people have moved over to Facebook but there are still millions of people on MySpace, many of them teenagers or your adults and we would love to have them know about Invisible Illness Week and especially the seminar with Naomi Kingery on Being a Teenager with a Chronic Illness.

Our web page over at MySpace is www.myspace.com/invisibleillnessweek Be sure to click “add to friends” and invite your friends to join us too. It’s one more way to reach some people who we would otherwise not reach.

And if you are on MySpace, be sure to fill out our meme “30 Things and post it on your blog at MySpace and even announce it on your bulletin feature.

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