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1104 N Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3000
Grades: 10 - 12
School Type: Public
Student Enrollment: 2,150
Students Per Teacher: 9
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1104 N Providence Rd
Columbia, MO 65203
(573) 214-3000
Grades: 10 - 12
School Type: Public
Student Enrollment: 2,150
Students Per Teacher: 9
Parent Reviews
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VANCOUVER—The head of the Dairy Farmers of Canada says he was disgusted and devastated about animal abuse caught on tape at a British Columbia dairy farm.
Wally Smith says the abuse of animals at Chilliwack Cattle Sales Ltd. is intolerable and the chairman of the B.C. Dairy Association, Dave Taylor, says the incident is a black mark on the industry.
The British Columbia SPCA has recommended charges against eight employees of the farm. The society's Marcie Moriarty said her organization has received an undercover video from a non-profit group showing employees whipping, punching, kicking and beating dairy cows with chains, canes, rakes, boots and even fists.
Earlier today, Mercy For Animals Canada released the hidden-camera footage of abuse. The video is too graphic for publication.
Chilliwack Cattle Sales Ltd. is Canada's largest dairy farm with more than 3,500 cows in the Fraser Valley community, about 100 km east of Vancouver.
The company has released a statement, saying it's devastated by the news and has suspended the employees who were allegedly involved in the incident.
The company says the allegations do not reflect its animal-care standards, and it will be taking steps to ensure similar incidents do not occur in the future.
The SPCA says the incidents shows a need for better standards to protect farm animals in the province.
The Vancouver Humane Society says there should be random inspections and mandatory video surveillance of livestock operations.
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An alignment device in the form of a flexible material disk having a planar configuration is removably adhered to the sternum of a person on whom cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is being performed, wherein the disk includes indicia formed on an outer surface thereof. The indicia is at least partially defined by an alignment indicator disposed and configured to accurately orient the disk on the person in a position which facilitates the proper performance of CPR. The indicia further includes a position indicator disposed and oriented to indicate the accurate positioning of at least one hand of one performing the CPR on the person. The indicia may also include instructional information setting forth the required or preferred step necessary to correctly perform CPR. One or more of the disks may be included in a kit assembly along with other components or products intended to facilitate the performing of CPR. Each of the plurality of disks are structured for use on a person within a different age group, and further wherein each of the plurality of disks include collectively variable indicia so as to set forth the correct procedural steps in performing CPR on individuals or persons within a particular age group.
1. An alignment device structured to facilitate the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a person, said device comprising:
a) a disk formed of an at least partially flexible material,
b) said disk including a sufficiently large dimension to be positioned in overlying engagement with a predetermined frontal area of the person's body,
c) indicia formed on an outer surface of said disk, and
d) said indicia including at least one alignment indicator disposed to accurately orient said disk on the person in a position to properly perform CPR.
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16. An alignment device structured to facilitate the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation on a person, said device comprising:
a) a disk formed of an at least partially flexible material and including a sufficiently large dimension to be positioned in overlying relation to a predetermined frontal area of the person in general alignment with the sternum,
b) said disk including sufficient flexibility to conform to the outer contour of the predetermined frontal area of the person which it overlies,
c) said disk comprising a normally flat, planar configuration having oppositely disposed outer surfaces and a one piece construction, said disk including an outer peripheral edge disposed in surrounding coplanar relation with said outer surfaces,
d) indicia formed on at least one of said outer surfaces of said disk and including at least one alignment indicator and at least one position indicator,
e) said alignment indicator disposed to accurately orient said disk on the person in a position to properly perform CPR,
f) said position indicator disposed on said at least one outer surface and structured to accurately position at least a portion of a hand of one performing CPR on the person, and
g) said alignment indicator and said position indicator being disposed in adjacent relation to one another and collectively defining a marker element, said marker element disposed on said at least one outer surface to establish aligned orientation with a predetermined portion of the person's body.
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19. A kit assembly designed to facilitate the performance of CPR on a person said assembly comprising:
a) at least one disk dimensioned and configured to be disposed in overlying relation to a frontal portion of the person substantially adjacent the sternum,
b) said disk including indicia formed on at least one outer surface thereof, said indicia including an alignment indicator and a position indicator respectively structured and disposed to facilitate orientation and positioning of at least a portion of a hand of one performing CPR on the person,
c) a pair of gloves to be worn by one performing the CPR on the person, and
d) a breathing apparatus structured to establish air flow between the one performing CPR and the person during performance of mouth to mouth resuscitation.
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1. Field of the Invention
This invention is directed to a device which facilitates the proper performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), particularly by untrained or semi-trained individuals and includes the use of at least one alignment device including a disk having indicia formed thereon which indicates the proper alignment of the device on a person's body as well as the accurate positioning of at least one hand of the individual performing CPR, relative to the sternum of the person on whom CPR is being performed. The disk and associated indicia are adapted to accommodate different sizes and age groups of patients and may further include instructional information relating to performance of the CPR procedure. One or more of the devices may be included in a kit assembly along with other products which facilitate the performance of CPR.
2. Description of the Related Art
By most reliable accounts, the concept and practice of emergency care originated in France, during the period of Napoleon, when medical personnel first began to enter the battlefields for the express purpose of retrieving and providing care for wounded military personnel. From that period on, the principle of providing early aid or emergency medical services to the wounded grew fairly rapidly among the military services around the world. Sometime later, around the mid to late eighteen hundreds, the concept of making emergency treatment available to the general population, rather than just to the military, began to be implemented in various countries throughout the world, including the majority of most of the larger American cities. Of course, the quality and availability of emergency medical aid which was provided was rudimentary by today's standards. For example, the transporting of the critically ill by horse and buggy was less than a satisfactory means of transportation, but did play a significant roll in the development of the modern day ambulance services, which are called upon to respond to those in acute need of emergency medical services. As American cities continued to grow, the need for better trained medical personnel became evident. In particular, it became apparent that proper response to emergency medical situations required the presence of personnel which were well trained to handle a number of critical medical conditions. Eventually, legislation was passed to require state and municipal agencies to mandate more efficient and capable systems to provide emergency care to the general population.
The providing of medical services and care on an emergency basis has currently developed to the point where such services are almost taken for granted. In recent years a universal telephone number �911� has become recognized by the majority of the population, as an emergency call number on which people can rely for immediate response in the treatment of critical or life threatening situations. However, in spite of the significant advances and reliable performance of emergency care services which have developed over the last 150 years, thousands of lives are still lost each year due to the fact that emergency medical treatment was not performed immediately. By way of example, people who experience cardiac arrest must receive immediate treatment, in order for their lives to be saved.
Therefore, there is an increasing effort throughout the United States, as well as most modern, industrialized countries of the world, to make the general population more aware of certain medical procedures which may be performed particularly, but not exclusively, on a person suffering from cardiac arrest. More specifically, the performing of cardiopulmonary resuscitation or �CPR� on cardiac arrest victims within the first few minutes immediately following the cardiac arrest attack, is a significant factor in the saving of a victim's life. However, CPR must be performed correctly and sustained until the patient receives advanced life support procedures by well trained and certified medical personnel.
Currently, an increasing number of people are being made aware of the importance of immediate treatment being given to cardiac arrest victims. As a result, more and more people are receiving at least some training in first aid and/or CPR procedures. Naturally, the better trained an individual is the more prepared that individual would be to help others in a critical or emergency medical situation. However, not everyone has the time or inclination to proceed with a formal training program or become certified by attending classes offered by the American Red Cross, or other medical facilities around the country. Due to the fact that CPR is not an extremely complicated procedure, it is possible to perform its various steps properly and accurately, at least in extremely critical situations, with a minimal amount of instruction, as long as the instruction provided is accurate and effectively presented.
By way of example, cardiopulmonary resuscitation is applied in the following manner. If a person appears to be in cardiac arrest, simple steps can be followed which could result in the saving of a person's life. As a first step, the victim must be properly evaluated by observing and determining whether the patient is breathing. The individual attempting to apply CPR should place his or her face near the mouth of the victim, while at the same time viewing the chest area to see if there is any movement. Concurrently, the pulse of the victim should be checked preferably by placing the finger tips on the victim's Adam's apple and sliding the fingers into the groove immediately adjacent to the windpipe. If there is no response and neither breathing nor a pulse can be detected, a preliminary step would be to arrange for immediate medical services to arrive as soon as possible, such as by calling �911�.
In the actual application of CPR the victim is placed flat on his or her back on a solid surface. The individual applying CPR assumes a generally kneeling position by the side of the victim. The victim's head is tilted backwards simultaneously as the victim's chin is lifted upwardly. The nose and accordingly the airway associated therewith, is closed by the hands of the individual applying CPR. Two breaths are forced through the mouth of the victim into the lungs, using procedures normally associated with �mouth-to-mouth� resuscitation. Two full breaths must be applied to an adult victim while observing a lifting of the victim's chest, which is indicative of the victim receiving enough air. If available, the individual performing CPR may wish to use some type of breathing apparatus which prevents or at least partially restricts actual mouth-to-mouth contact of the individual and the victim, in order to reduce the possibility of cross-contamination or the exchange of bodily fluids. Next, a predetermined number of �compressions� are performed on the victim, with at least one hand of the individual applying CPR being properly oriented on the victim's chest according to the victim's age. The hands of the individual are positioned in the center of the chest generally on the lower half of the sternum. One hand is placed on top of the other and a downward �pumping� motion is applied to the victims's chest. Such motion should be a consistent, straight, up and down motion applied to the victim's chest while the individual performing CPR maintains a kneeling orientation with his or her arms extended downwardly from the upper torso. The chest of the victim should be compressed approximately two inches and the rate of compressions should average approximately 15 compressions followed by two �ventilations� or breaths. The ratio of compressions to breaths or ventilations should change depending on the size and accordingly the age of the victim, to the extent that a ventilation is applied to younger or smaller victims more frequently and generally after approximately every 5 compressions.
While the above procedure may initially appear to be complicated, it most certainly could be followed in certain critical emergency situations by most people capable of demonstrating a certain amount of control and calmness in such situations. As set forth above, advanced training is not an alternative to a vast majority of the population. Therefore, there is a recognized need for an instructional aid or device which will facilitate the performance by an individual, who is untrained or only minimally trained, of the various steps comprising CPR. Of course, if any such instructional device were provided, it would ideally also serve as a useful reminder or refresher for those people who are well trained and certified in the administering of CPR, as even some trained persons may become unnerved and perhaps forgetful during an emergency situation. Further, such a device could be incorporated within a kit assembly and thereby associated with other of a plurality of components to further facilitate the performance of CPR, as well as the care and conditioning of the victim and/or the individual performing the CPR procedure, both before and after its application. If any such kit assembly were developed, it would preferably have a compact design so as to be readily stored in rather small but handy places, such as in the glove box of an automobile or boat, etc. or in a briefcase, purse, etc., and further, the components of the kit assembly would ideally be color coded or otherwise coded so as to facilitate and expedite proper use in an emergency situation.
The present invention relates to a device which is structured to facilitate the performance of cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) especially by those individuals who are relatively untrained, only partially trained or fully trained and, as a result may require some type of alignment and positioning facility in order to be properly oriented, relative to a person on whom CPR is being performed. The present invention also comprises a kit assembly including one or more of the alignment devices for a variety of ages, as well as other components or products, which also aids the performance of CPR and/or the associated treatment of a person on whom CPR is being performed. More specifically, the aforementioned device comprises a disk preferably formed of a flexible material and being dimensioned and configured to overlie and engage the frontal area of a person's body in predetermined, aligned relation to the sternum. In addition, the flexibility of the material from which the device is formed should be sufficient to effectively allow the disk to generally conform to the contours of the frontal body portion, in order that an accurate positioning and/or alignment of one or more hands of one performing CPR, can be directly disposed on the person being treated.
While the disk may have other configurations, one preferred configuration is the inclusion of a circular peripheral edge disposed in surrounding relation to a remainder of the disk and disposed in co-planar relation therewith. The disk, even though it is made from a flexible material, is structured to normally assume a planar configuration and includes, an outer exposed surface and an under surface. One feature of the present invention is the inclusion of indicia formed on the outer surface of the disk in a position which is readily observable. The indicia, depending upon the particular embodiment of the alignment device utilized, comprises at least one alignment indicator and preferably, at least one position indicator. The alignment indicator is dimensioned, configured and disposed on the outer surface in a manner which serves to accurately orient the disk and the outer surface in aligned relation to a predetermined portion of the body of the person being treated. The aforementioned position indicator is cooperatively structured with the alignment indicator and is disposed relative thereto so as to provide an accurate indication as to the location of at least one hand, preferably the heel of one hand, of an individual performing the CPR procedure. Therefore, the cooperative structuring of the alignment indicator and the position indicator facilitate the proper performance of the CPR procedure by aiding an individual in the placement of one of his or her hands, for purposes of applying repeated compressions as part of the conventionally recommended CPR procedure.
Another feature of the present invention is the inclusion of instructional information, which also may define a part of the aforementioned indicia, formed on the outer surface of the disk. The instructional information may comprise specific, step by step instructions in the proper performance of CPR or alternatively may provide a more generalized outline of the various steps required as well as a partially preliminary procedure to follow prior to the actual application of the plurality of compressions/ventilations, which are typically included in the performance of CPR. Such preliminary procedure may include the calling of the universal number �911�, the examination of the person being treated to insure that a clear unobstructed airway has been established and to determine whether the person is breathing or not. In addition, the pulse of the person being treated may also be included as a preliminary step to performing CPR.
It should be apparent that different procedures, at least in terms of the ratio of compressions and ventilations applied to a person, is greatly dependent upon the age and accordingly the size of the person. By way of example, a different ratio of compressions to ventilations are recommended for a child, between the ages of 1 through 8 than an adult or a person being older than 9 years. Also, extremely small individuals, such as young infants less than 1 year of age may require a different technique and compression/ventilation ratio applied thereto. Also due to the fact that size of such an infant would be significantly smaller than that of an adult, the aforementioned indicia defining the alignment indicator and/or position indicator may be different from that used with an adult. Therefore, the present invention would most preferably incorporate a plurality of disks, wherein the indicia formed thereon and/or the dimension and configuration of the individual disks are specifically designed for application to a person within a specified age group, which is indicative of the size of the individual.
Accordingly, the present invention preferably also comprises a kit assembly including at least one of the aforementioned disks having indicia formed on an outer surface thereof as well as other components or devices which will facilitate an individual in the proper performance CPR and the care of a person before and after such procedure. Such kit assembly may comprise at least one pair of surgical or examination gloves formed of a latex or other applicable material and preferably having a powder material applied thereto, so as to facilitate the donning of the gloves to the hands of an individual. In addition, in order to avoid contamination and otherwise render the performance of the plurality of repeated ventilations more palatable, a breathing apparatus may be included within the kit assembly. The breathing apparatus may take a variety of different structural configurations including a mask structure having at least a one way valve so as to regulate air flow between the individual performing the CPR and the person being treated.
In addition to the above, the kit assembly of the present invention can include one or more �wipes� or towelettes formed from a natural cloth or synthetic paper or cloth material and being infused with antiseptic fluid such as, but not limited to a diluted concentration alcohol or the like.
These and other objects, features and advantages of the present invention will become more clear when the drawings as well as the detailed description are taken into consideration.
For a fuller understanding of the nature of the present invention, reference should be had to the following detailed description taken in connection with the accompanying drawings in which:
FIG. 1 is one embodiment of an alignment device structured to facilitate the proper orientation of an individual performing CPR relative to the person being treated.
FIG. 2 is another embodiment of the alignment device differing from the embodiment shown in FIG. 1.
FIG. 3 is yet another embodiment of the present invention differing from the embodiment of FIGS. 1 and 2.
FIG. 3-A is an illustration of an alternative embodiment for that shown in FIG. 3.
FIG. 4 is yet another embodiment of the present invention differing from the embodiment of FIGS. 1 through 3.
FIG. 5 is a side view showing the positioning of any of the embodiments of FIGS. 1 through 4, relative to a person on whom CPR is to be performed.
FIG. 6 is a bottom view of any one of the embodiments of FIGS. 1 through 4.
FIG. 7 is a composite view of a plurality of components or devices to be included within and at least partially defining a kit assembly designed to facilitate the performance of CPR on a person.
Like reference numerals refer to like parts throughout the several views of the drawings.
The present invention is directed towards an alignment device, as well as a kit assembly incorporating at least one such alignment device, intended to facilitate the performance of CPR by an individual, preferably, but not necessarily, one who has had some training in first aid and/or CPR, whether in an amount sufficient to obtain a recognized certification or not. It is pointed out that for those individuals who have received at least some training in first aid and/or CPR, the present invention may effectively act as a reminder for the various steps that should be followed, as the stress encountered in an actual emergency or life threatening situation could unnerve some people enough to cause them to forget some of or the basic steps or procedures involved. It is also pointed out, however, that even a person who has had no training in CPR may be able to effectively utilize the present invention in a life threatening or other emergency in that one of the objects of the present invention is to provide an easy to use device for assisting with the administering of CPR and/or first aid.
More specifically, the present invention is directed towards an alignment device generally indicated as 10 which comprises a disk 12, as shown in FIG. 11 formed of a flexible material and structured to normally assume what may be considered a substantially planar configuration. In a preferred embodiment, the disk 12 is made of a foam material with an adhesive backing on its undersurface 18, described more in detail below, and a outer surface 16 having a non-glossy finish to which indicia may be applied, also described below in greater detail, with an overall thickness of generally about one-sixteenth of an inch. Further, the disk 12 preferably has a surrounding, circularly configured peripheral edge 14 and an outer exposed surface generally indicated as 16. The disk 12 also includes an oppositely disposed rear or undersurface generally indicated as 18 and shown in FIG. 6. The alignment device 10 may comprise a plurality of different embodiments as shown in FIGS. 1 through 4. For purposes of clarity, each of these embodiments comprise a disk 12 preferably having substantially equivalent structures including a circular outer periphery 14 and an outer surface 16 and undersurface 18. It is emphasized that the specific dimensions and configurations of the various disks of the embodiments of FIGS. 1 through 4, may vary. However, each of the embodiments must be sufficiently dimensioned and configured to overlie a predetermined frontal portion, generally indicated as 20, of a person 100 on which CPR is being performed. It should be appreciated that FIG. 5 is a schematic representation of only a portion of a person's body and provided to indicate that any of the embodiments of the alignment device 10, as shown in FIGS. 1 through 4, can be accurately disposed in overlying engagement with a frontal portion 20 which is substantially disposed in adjacent and/or predetermined aligned relation to a sternum (not shown) of the person 100.
In applying the device 10 in the preferred position shown in FIG. 5, it is important that once properly aligned and positioned, as described in greater detail hereinafter, the device 10 should not become inadvertently dislodged or displaced. Accordingly, and as shown in FIG. 6, each of the disks 12 preferably includes an adhesive material 22 extending over its undersurface 18. The adhesive can be defined by any one or more of a plurality of different compositions which are specifically designed to prevent or at least minimize any irritation when applied directly to the skin of a person being treated. Such adhesive may be of the type manufactured by Acutek Company of Englewood, Calif. Naturally, the adhesive 22 applied to the under surface 18 is not limited to the aforementioned adhesive products manufactured by the above noted corporation. Also, a protective liner 23 is removably secured in overlying relation to the adhesive composition 22 so as to prevent the disk 12 from becoming inadvertently attached to other objects when being stored.
One feature of the various embodiments of the alignment device 10, as shown in FIGS. 1 through 4, is the inclusion of indicia formed on the outer exposed surface 16, such as by silk screening or any other applicable means of formation of such indicia. The indicia preferably comprises an alignment indicator generally indicated as 26 and a position indicator generally indicated as 28. The alignment indicator 26 is disposed on the outer surface 16 so as to indicate an accurate orientation and position of the disk 12 on the person 100 in adjacent or aligned relation with the sternum or other frontal portion 20 of the person 100. The indicated frontal portion 20 may serve as a reference location for accurately orienting an attending individual in the proper and accurate performance of CPR. The position indicator 28 is cooperatively aligned and/or oriented relative to the alignment indicator 26 and is disposed, dimensioned, and configured so as to provide an indication of the placement of at least one hand of an individual who is performing the CPR. In typical fashion, the position indicator 28 indicates the proper positioning of the heel of the hand, in order that the plurality of repeated compressions may be applied at the proper location on the body of the person 100.
In at least one embodiment, but preferably in both the embodiments of FIGS. 1 and 2, the alignment indicator 26 and the position indicator 28 are cooperatively disposed, dimensioned and otherwise structured so as to define a marker element, which has a configuration at least partially resembling an arrow. As shown, the head portion 26′ of the arrow defines the alignment indicator 26 and the tail portion 28′ defines the position indicator 28. Additional informative indicia in the form of instructional words as at 30 and 32 may also be included on the alignment and position indicators 26 and 28 respectively, in order to further instruct an individual as to the proper alignment of the disk 12 and the positioning of the heel of the hand, as set forth above. Further, the marker element, in the form of the arrow, is located relative to a schematic representation 34 of an upper torso portion of a person's body, so as to further facilitate the location of a predetermined body portion such as the �sternal notch�.
By way of further explanation, it is well accepted in the proper practice of CPR that a plurality of repeated compressions are continuously performed and are periodically interrupted by the performance of one or more �ventilations�. The term ventilation may be defined by a breath of air being forced into the lungs of the person 100, by an individual performing the CPR procedure. The air flow into a victim's body is typically accomplished by means of �mouth-to-mouth� resuscitation, wherein the exhaled breath from an individual performing CPR is forced into the lungs of the person 100 being treated, by first closing the passage of the nose and forcing breath through the mouth of the person 100. While such mouth-to-mouth resuscitation can be performed directly by an individual placing his or her mouth in direct, substantially sealing contact with the mouth of the person 100, it may be preferable to utilize a breathing apparatus. The breathing apparatus eliminates direct mouth-to-mouth contact but efficiently forces the breath of the individual into the mouth and lungs of the person 100 being treated. Such breathing apparatus may take a variety of different structural configurations and will be described in greater detail hereinafter, particularly with regard to FIG. 7.
With regard to the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIG. 3, the alignment device 10 preferably includes the aforementioned indicia comprising an alignment indicator 40 and a position indicator 42. The alignment indicator 40 is preferably in the form of an elongated band or strip terminating at opposite ends, each having a pointed configuration 43. The alignment indicator 40 is disposed in direct alignment with spaced apart indicating structures 45 which, as indicated by the instructional information 47, are intended to be disposed in a linear relation between the nipples of a person 100. As further indicated by other instructional information included as part of the aforementioned indicia, the embodiment of FIG. 3 is meant to be used primarily with an infant below the age of one year. Accordingly, when the alignment indicator 40, including its various components 43, 45, etc. are properly disposed on an infant individual, the position indicator 42 is automatically disposed so as to receive two adjoining fingers of an individual performing CPR. This will locate the aforementioned lower half of the infant's sternum and thereby indicate to the individual performing the CPR procedure, the correct location for placement of the two fingers of the hand of the individual, in order to properly perform the plurality of repeated compressions, as described above. In addition, and as can be noted from FIG. 3-A, the embodiment intended for use with an infant will ideally include a smaller configuration and/or diameter than the embodiments intended for use with an adult or older child so as to better correspond with the reduced dimensions and space found on an infant's chest.
The indicia, as shown in the embodiments of FIGS. 1 through 4, also comprises a plurality of additional instructional information represented by the various words and/or numerals, including but not limited to the intended age group 44, of the individual on which the disk 12 is to be placed and the ratio of compressions to ventilations 46, which is primarily dependent upon the size and age of the individual as set forth above. Other more general instructional information includes preliminary steps to be taken, such as checking the air way, determining the existence of breathing and circulation, as generally indicated at 48 and information relating to the universally recognized emergency number �911�, as generally indicated as 50.
With regard to the indicia appearing on the outer surface 16 of the embodiment of FIG. 4, the instructional information is arranged somewhat differently and presented in a different format in order to emphasize the versatility of the alignment device 10 of the present invention. Such instructional information is primarily directed to �rescue breathing� of an individual schematically represented as 34′ in FIG. 4 and the proper positioning and orientation thereof by an individual at a least partially represented as 35. This instructional information includes the intended age of the person being treated as at 44′, as well as the frequency of forced breathing as at 46′ and also includes the more generalized steps in the procedure necessary to accurately perform the rescue breathing. Ideally, the device 10 intended for rescue breathing will have indicia which includes a color scheme in blue, also known as �airway blue�, while the disks 12 illustrated in FIGS. 1-3 intended for use with CPR may include a red color scheme, so as to better aid a person with quickly determining which device 10 or disk 12 is appropriate for use in an emergency. As shown in FIG. 4, the device 10 intended for rescue breathing will ideally also include an advisory 48′ to the effect that if the person to whom rescue breathing is being applied has no pulse or should reach a point where he or she no longer has a pulse, that then CPR procedures should begin.
Yet another embodiment of the present invention is collectively represented in FIG. 7, wherein a kit assembly is provided to facilitate the proper performance of CPR. Such kit assembly preferably includes some type of container or packaging, generally indicated as 60 which is sufficiently dimensioned and configured to contain the remainder of the components of the type disclosed in FIG. 7. More specifically, the kit assembly of the present invention includes at least one alignment device 10′, but will preferably include a plurality of such alignment devices 10′ directed to both to rescue breathing and CPR. Each of the plurality of alignment 10 devices directed to CPR are appropriately dimensioned and configured and includes corresponding indicia which facilitates the performance of CPR on a person of a particular age group (adult, child, infant), as set forth above. Similarly, the kit assembly may include at least one device or disk 12 which is appropriately dimensioned and configured for temporary adherence to the chest of a person in need of medical attention and which includes indicia to aid an individual in administering mouth-to-mouth breathing to that person. Further components or products to be included within the kit assembly of FIG. 7 and housed within the container or packaging 60 may include at least one pair of gloves, generally indicated as 62. The gloves 62 may be formed of a latex or other applicable material and are commonly known as examination gloves or surgical gloves, such as the type sold by Specific Latex Products ltd. of San Francisco, Calif. In addition, one or more cleaning devices generally indicated as 64 may be included within the kit assembly and be defined by one or more �wipes� or towelettes 66, which are preferably treated with an antiseptic ingredient, such as, but not limited to, an alcohol base solution. The towlettes are of the type made commercially available under the trademark VIONEX and produced by Viro Research International, Inc. Also a breathing apparatus generally indicated as 68 may be included within the kit assembly of FIG. 7. The breathing apparatus 68 may take the form of a mask type structure 69, which has somewhat of a domed or cup like configuration so as to be sealingly disposed in overlying relation about the nose and mouth of the person 100. Typically, the breathing mask 69 may include a breathing tube or flow path 70 which incorporates a one way valve (not shown) for effectively regulating one or more �ventilations� generated by the individual performing CPR and directed into the mouth and lungs of the person being treated. Breathing apparatus or other airway management products typically used for this purpose are available from Laerdal Products. Naturally, the breathing apparatus or assembly 68 may comprise a variety of other structures which effectively direct air flow into the individual 100, while at the same time preventing or at least restricting contact between the mouths of the individual performing CPR and the person being treated, as well as the exchange of any body fluids there between.
Since many modifications, variations and changes in detail can be made to the described preferred embodiment of the invention, it is intended that all matters in the foregoing description and shown in the accompanying drawings be interpreted as illustrative and not in a limiting sense. Thus, the scope of the invention should be determined by the appended claims and their legal equivalents.
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Warner Music Group has revealed that unit sales growth on the iTunes Store has decelerated since the move to a variable pricing scheme. AllThingsD reports that industry-wide, year-over-year "digital track equivalent album unit growth" was 5% in the December quarter, down from 10% in the September quarter and 11% in the June quarter. As iTunes makes up the majority of Warner's digital revenue, growth is slowing in that metric, as well, with digital revenue up 8% year-over-year in the December quarter, compared with a 20% growth rate in December 2008. Warner CEO Edgar Bronfman Jr. said that music downloads are a "mature" business, and that the pricing change has been a "net positive" for the label, but also suggested that, looking back, the move to raise prices wasn't the best idea during a time of recession. Apple announced the move to a variable pricing scheme, under which individual tracks are sold for $.69, $.99, or $1.29, in January 2009, although the changes didn't take hold until April 2009.
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It's nice to see something approaching candor from an executive in his position, but, still, the story is easily summed up as, "No <insert colloquial term for dung> Sherlock!" ;)
A majority of people have been saying for years that the $0.99 price point was too high and their response was to go even higher, what did they think was going to happen?
Posted by Code Monkey in Midstate New York on February 9, 2010 at 2:39 PM (CST)
That is what you get for makin sons more expensive! Why go to itunes when you can get songs off of other vendors for 99 cents and even lower. Besides, you can use itunes to transfer them into a higher quality format! So warner brothers needs to think about choosing more places to sell their music online.
Posted by weirdalguy360 on February 9, 2010 at 2:54 PM (CST)
What a brain trust those guys are…
You get what you deserve, I guess!
Posted by DomArch on February 9, 2010 at 2:54 PM (CST)
I meant to say songs.
Posted by weirdalguy360 on February 9, 2010 at 2:54 PM (CST)
I know that the variable pricing scheme has driven me from iTunes to Amazon. Every single I consider buying from iTunes is prcied at $1.29 (and no, it's not just new releases, it's all the most popular tracks even if very old), so I just get it from Amazon for $.99 instead or don't buy at all. I have yet to see a $.69 track even though mostly what I shop for is music that is 20+ years old and would be an ideal candidate for $.69 pricing.
For the past 9 months or so I mostly download only $5 MP3 album specials from Amazon. $5/album is a price that makes it worthwhile for me to take a risk and try out some new bands I might not end up liking, or else pick up some older albums that I'd otherwise probably only buy used on CD.
Posted by Dyvim on February 9, 2010 at 3:02 PM (CST)
@2: "Besides, you can use itunes to transfer them into a higher quality format!"
... scratches head…
You can convert them into a higher bitrate format that will make the resulting file larger in size, but they will not magically become higher quality.
Posted by Dyvim on February 9, 2010 at 3:06 PM (CST)
I spent a decade in the music business as a CD buyer for retail stores. The money is always in the back catalogue for sellers. You attract people with new releases and titles, and make money off of older releases. Volume always makes up for the loss in new releases, so you can sell those cheaper. By keeping a static $.99 price point, Apple was able to keep a money balance between catalogue and new titles. Now that the balance has been destroyed, well, you see the result. Short term profit, long term loss and no growth for the market.
Posted by Steve on February 9, 2010 at 3:24 PM (CST)
Well, still, I think people would agree with me that we could sacrifice a bit of quality for money. I never got why itunes bumped up its pricing and now I believe they are paying the price.
Posted by weirdalguy360 on February 9, 2010 at 8:24 PM (CST)
I'd just like to say that I've still yet to see a $.69 track on iTunes.
Posted by David on February 11, 2010 at 2:45 PM (CST)
They're actually there, but they tend to be pretty obscure stuff. Try searching the iTunes Store for things like "polka music" and you'll come across plenty.
Posted by Jesse Hollington in Toronto on February 11, 2010 at 3:16 PM (CST)
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Sunday March 14 – Texas Muscle Car Club Challenge XXXIX
March 8, 2010 by Benjamin Tuttle (Ticketing Manager)
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Sunday March 14 the 39th Texas Muscle Car Club Challenge returns to the Texas Motorplex for the largest club-against-club drag racing event in the country .
Gates open at 8am
Tme Trials Start at 9am-11am
Eliminations start after 2nd Round of time trials are completed.
Car and Driver Entry fee $30
Spectator fee $12
The range of classes includes:
Super Pro 10.99-and quicker
Pro 11.00-11.99
King Muscle 12.00-12.99
Super Muscle 13.00-13.99
Street Muscle 14.00-15.49
Stock Muscle 15.50 and slower
Electronics-Delay Boxes,Two Steps,etc. Must run this class.
Any questions on club rules click here.
Cowtown Mopars / Mark Buchanan / 972-617-2068 / firstname.lastname@example.com
Dallas Area Pontiac Association / Harold Baker / 972-480-9665 / firstname.lastname@example.com
Dallas Mopar Club / Ron Dillinger / 972-931-5692 / firstname.lastname@example.com or firstname.lastname@example.com
Hillbilly Hotrods / Leo Thompson / 817-304-2864 or Burt Fain / 817-561-4500
HOSS Impala Club / Tom Adams / firstname.lastname@example.com
Lone Star Corvette Club / Martha Kaus / 972-557-4441
Lone Star Cougar Club / Doug Bodensteiner / 469-952-5002
Lone Star Muscle Car Assoc. N. Tx. / Stan Davis / firstname.lastname@example.com
Lone Star Performance Buick Chapter GSCA / Morgan Farrington / 972-239-0223 / firstname.lastname@example.com
North Texas Mustang Club / Dan Thompson / 972-423-8363
TorqueCentral / Scott Jamison / 214-492-3052
February 26, 2010 by Benjamin Tuttle (Ticketing Manager)
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VW Bug In Winners Will Be Honored in Pit of Champions
ENNIS, Texas (Feb. 26, 2010) – The Texas Motorplex will have more than one reason to celebrate on May 2 this year. Not only is the first all-concrete stadium-style racing facility celebrating its 25th anniversary throughout 2010, but the VW Bug In turns 25 this year too.
To help honor the historic anniversaries, a series of five featured events, promotions or special details will be revealed over the next five weeks.
The first reason to celebrate will be the Pit of Champions. Champions from the first 24 years of the VW Bug In racing will be allowed to pit together and they will be honored at the track and with special merchandise.
The 2010 Bug In will honor past champions, crown new ones, offer up a swap meet area, a car show, unique vendors and more. Stay tuned for special ticket prices to be announced soon. Mark your calendars now to be at the 25th annual VW Bug In at the Texas Motorplex on May 2.
The Texas Motorplex was the first all-concrete stadium-style drag racing facility ever constructed. Built in 1986, The Texas Motorplex has been the place of many drag racing milestones and world record performances. The Billy Meyer-owned facility hosts a number of racing and car show events between March and November each year and also features the Champions Club – an 11,000 square-foot facility – that serves fully catered events throughout the year.
Texas Motorplex Drivers Meeting/Chassis Certification Feb 28!
February 24, 2010 by Benjamin Tuttle (Ticketing Manager)
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Join us for the annual Drivers Meeting at the Texas Motorplex, Sunday, Feb. 28.
9 a.m.: Gates open
10 a.m.: Drivers Meeting starts in the Champions Club
NOTE: The Test & Tune has been canceled due to cold conditions forecasted for Sunday. The next opportunity to race down the track will be Sunday March 7.
Chassis Certification by appointment only: Spaces are still available; you must CALL THE TRACK to reserve your spot for a Chassis Certification. Please call 972-878-2641 to book your time slot.
Stevenson named Texas Motorplex General Manager
February 23, 2010 by Benjamin Tuttle (Ticketing Manager)
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DALLAS — Long-time public relations and marketing specialist Gabrielle Stevenson, 35, was named Texas Motorplex General Manager today by owner Billy Meyer. Stevenson joins the Texas Motorplex after leaving her post at the United Way California Capital Region in Sacramento, California where she managed a broad range of marketing projects including donor relations, branding initiatives, marketing materials as well as Web site content. Stevenson has nearly 10 years of public relations experience working for both the Motorplex and the National Hot Rod Association sanctioning body.
"I am excited to bring someone with Gabrielle's skill sets into the General Manager position. Her years of public relations and marketing experience will be a big asset for the Texas Motorplex in the North Texas region. She understands how critical public relations and marketing are to the growth of this facility and her positive, can-do attitude will make an immediate impact. We looked at a number of candidates and Gabrielle's enthusiasm and ideas quickly moved her to the top of the list," said Meyer.
Built in 1986, the Texas Motorplex was drag racing's first super track and has hosted NHRA national events since its inception. The first all-concrete drag racing specific race track has consistently led the sport in both on-track performance records and innovative marketing and sponsorship promotions. This year the Motorplex in Ennis, Texas will host the 25th annual O'Reilly Super Start Batteries NHRA Fall Nationals, September 23-26.
"This is an unbelievable opportunity and a challenge that I am looking forward to tackling. The Dallas and particularly the North Texas region is one of the most competitive markets when it comes to sporting events and marketing. We have a great team here at the Texas Motorplex as well as a strong history. I am looking forward to continuing to grow our business, welcoming hundreds of thousands of fans through our turnstiles and developing strong marketing partnerships with our current and future sponsors in 2010 and beyond," said Stevenson.
Stevenson joins a growing list of female executives and professionals rising to the top tiers of the motorsports industry. Currently Gillian Zucker is the President of Auto Club Speedway, Gill Campbell is CEO/GM of Mazda Raceway Laguna Seca, Kim Isemann is GM of Daytona 500 Experience and Kim Walters is President of Universal Technical Institute.
The Texas Motorplex has a history of hiring women for management positions. In 2009 Meyer hired Ashley Kellough as Competition Director to oversee the weekly racing program. Kellough has grown the weekly racing program and developed a positive relationship with a number of racing promoters and race teams as the facility's Competition Director.
"I reached out to Billy when the position became available and really didn't consider the fact that there weren't any other women in this kind of position in motorsports. I knew I could do the job and I was looking to get back into motorsports. This was the perfect opportunity and I appreciate Billy taking a chance on me," added Stevenson.
Stevenson, a 1999 graduate of California State University in Sacramento started her career at the Contra Costa Times as a sports writer before joining the National Hot Rod Association as a media relations manager in 2001. While at the NHRA Stevenson managed all sports information duties for the largest motorsports sanctioning body in the world and expanded their media reach across all media platforms.
NHRA Tech Bulletin
February 22, 2010 by Benjamin Tuttle (Ticketing Manager)
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NHRA's Technical Department made two announcements Friday effective at this weekend's NHRA Arizona Nationals in Phoenix regarding the Electrimotion Safety Shutoff Controllers and Alan Johnson Performance Engineering Superchargers.
Electrimotion Shutoff Receiver
NHRA has temporarily suspended mandatory use of the Electrimotion Shutoff Receiver while NHRA works with the manufacturer to meet driver requests.
Top Fuel and Funny Car teams, after the just-concluded Pomona event, raised certain concerns about the automatic shutoff process, including potential wear on certain engine components, and a desire among some drivers to keep their traditional routine in place at the end of the track and manually shut down the car when they were fully capable of doing so. As a result, NHRA and Electrimotion are working to develop an override to the Shutoff Receiver when both parachute handles have been enabled. When both chutes have been pulled, the driver will be able to shut down according to his or her normal procedures rather than having the automatic device shut off the vehicle. The override kit is expected to be available prior to the Gainesville event, which begins March 11.
The automatic shutoff procedure was implemented as a safety measure to stop a vehicle in the event of driver inability to do so. NHRA still encourages the use of the automatic shutoff even during this time period when its use is not mandatory. Therefore, NHRA will install Electrimotion Shutoff Transmitters to accommodate those teams wishing to continue to use the shutoff receivers.
The Electrimotion Safety Shutoff Controllers on Top Fuel and Funny Car vehicles, activated in the case of burst panel rupture, fire bottle activation or activation by the driver, will remain mandatory.
Alan Johnson Performance Engineering (AJPE) Superchargers
The NHRA Technical Department impounded superchargers on Top Fuel and Funny Car vehicles at the Kragen O'Reilly NHRA Winternationals last weekend at Auto Club Raceway at Pomona. This week in Phoenix, NHRA inspected each impounded supercharger with a representative from the applicable team. It was determined that certain AJPE Superchargers do not meet certain NHRA specifications. In addition, the NHRA Rulebook states that all engine component development, including superchargers, must be submitted to the NHRA Technical Department for review. The subject AJPE Superchargers were not submitted to the NHRA Technical Department for review. Therefore, AJPE Superchargers that do not meet the current specification cannot be used in competition. This information has been conveyed to all affected teams and to the manufacturer, and NHRA is informed that they are working to resolve the issue.


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Duro Olowu: Patterns, prints aplenty
Ethnic prints are huge this season, and Duro Olowu has nailed it in his collection with JCPenney. The London-based designer - and Michelle Obama favorite - tapped into his Nigerian roots for his collection of clothes and home goods, which debuts at the national retailer Friday. We... JCPenney Photo, Baltimore Sun


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Wiz Khalifa - Taylor Gang
Artist: Wiz Khalifa
Featuring: Chevy Woods
Producer: Lex Luger
Album: Rolling Papers (Bonus Track)
Avg Rating: 3.7 ( 15 votes )
If you picked up your copy of Wiz Khalifa's major-label debut on iTunes, then you've already heard bonus cut Taylor Gang. If not, lace up your Chucks and get ready, because here's your chance. Resurrected as a digital single, this anthemic street banger sees the Steel City repper trading bars with crewmate Chevy Woods over a characteristically bumping synth-percussion beat by Lex Luger. Digging it? Taylor Gang is out now on iTunes, as is current single No Sleep, and (for those of y'all who live under rocks) Wiz' Rolling Papers LP is still available in stores and online.
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Based on the final round of polls, conversations with Republican and Democratic insiders, the calculations of all those statistical folks, and peer pressure, here is my 2012 United States presidential election projection.
President Obama: 332 electoral votes
That is, subtract North Carolina and Indiana from his 2008 accumulation. My outlier state is Florida. I think Obama will win Florida.
Mitt Romney: 206 electoral votes.
Popular vote estimation: Obama: 50.4 percent. Romney: 48.1 percent. Other: 1.6 percent.
How will we know if this scenario is likely?
If President Obama wins Virginia, something that the networks will probably be able to project around 8 pm ET, then ... well, it's probably going to be a long night for Governor Romney. Remember, polls in Florida's panhandle close at 8 pm ET. If Romney wins Virginia very narrowly, or if it's too close to call late into the evening, I think Obama ends up winning without Virginia (down to 319) and Florida (down to 290) and possibly Colorado (down to 281).
Now, to the Senate races: I think Republicans pick up zero to one seats, perhaps grabbing Montana in addition to North Dakota (and losing Missouri and Indiana).
House races: I think Democrats might pick up a few seats, but just a few. Possible that Republicans could do the same. The split is probably +/- seven on either side.
If Romney runs the table on Obama, I think he'll take in excess of 52 percent of the popular vote, and will flip Florida, North Carolina, Colorado, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin for a total of 271 electoral votes. Throw in Ohio, and he's up to 289.
I think Republicans will pick up two seats in this scenario in the Senate, and add a few seats to their House total too.
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Consider: The Broiler
Byon November 5, 2013
In your kitchen, there is a device capable of weaponizing an eggplant. A device that, should you insert said vegetable with skin un-pierced and leave the door open a crack, it will expand, burst, and potentially exit the device at a high rate of speed.
It is the broiler.
The broiler may be an uncelebrated appliance, tucked away, overshadowed by the more commonplace functions of your stove, but get to know it, and itll open up worlds. You may consider the broiler for toasting bread or rapidly melting cheese, for charring vegetables, blistering chicken skin, or finishing a fritatta. You could crisp the top of a casserole. You could make a nice crème brulee. Broil a steak and you can achieve a evenly charred crust across the entire surface of the meat, packing tremendous flavor and texture while allowing the center to stay essentially raw.
In other words, the broilers virtues transcend the violent expulsion of hot eggplants.
Its a simple thinga heating element tucked away in your oven, fastened to the roof or stowed in a little drawer underneath, capable of very high, dry heat that radiates onto your food, cooking it like an upside down grill.
Intensity of heat depends on how close the food is to the element. (Typically home broilers range from 500-700 degrees.) For the best results, youll want your food about two to three inches away from the element. Chef Anthony Martin of Tru in Chicago recommends bringing the dish closer to the element by flipping a brownie pan upside down, setting it on the highest rack, and then perching the food on top. It can help to crack open the oven door as well, since some ovens have thermostats that turn off the broiler once the oven reaches a certain temperature.
You know the capabilities of high heat. Go forth and use it wisely.*
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ALDS Game 2: Rangers at Rays
Oct 7, 2010, 6:00 PM EST
Photo courtesy Tampa Bay Rays
C.J. Wilson faces James Shields today at Tropicana Field.
In a short, five-game series, Game 2 takes on added significance. In a seven-game series, it's not impossible to rally from a 2-0 deficit. In a five-game series? Well, it's not impossible, but it's really, really difficult.
So the Rays face a stiff challenge today in trying to win Game 2 of their Division Series against the Rangers, evening the series at one game apiece before it heads west to Texas for the next two. They'll send James Shields to the mound, a right-hander who two years ago earned the nickname "Big Game James" because of his penchant to come through in crucial situations. This would be an opportune time for him to live up to the moniker.
After getting thoroughly dissected by Cliff Lee yesterday in Game 1, the Rays have some lineup changes against fellow left-hander C.J. Wilson. Carlos Pena, who struck out three times and wasn't exactly sparkling in the field, takes a seat. Ben Zobrist moves in from right field to take over at first base, with young Desmond Jennings in right. Also, Rocco Baldelli, who served as DH yesterday, had to be taken off Tampa Bay's roster due to what is being called "left leg fatigue." Baldelli suffers from a rare mitochondrial disorder that causes incredible muscle fatigue, and his return to play this postseason was shaping up to be an inspiring story. Sadly, it looks like he's done.
I'll share some thoughts along the way and will be interested to read your comments as well. Enjoy another day of postseason baseball. There's really nothing else like it…
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3B Michael Young
CF Josh Hamilton
DH Vladimir Guerrero
- natsfan1a - Oct 7, 2010 at 6:30 PM
That's a shame if Baldelli is done. I found his story quite inspiring in 2008 as well.
- Anonymous - Oct 7, 2010 at 6:40 PM
On Baldelli, it's not just that he was an inspiring story. Before stricken, he was a promising ballplayer with five tool capability. Sic transit gloria.John C.
- Anonymous - Oct 7, 2010 at 6:52 PM
I see tons of commercials for drugs to treat middle leg fatigue on every MLB game I watch on TV. Sadly, apparently no one has found the drug to cure left leg fatigue yet. Although maybe if he sat in the left bathtub on the hill outside his house it might help.
- souldrummer - Oct 7, 2010 at 7:47 PM
A lot of this series is starting to turn on Josh Hamilton looking like he can do everything he's capable of while Evan Longaria cannot.
- NG - Oct 7, 2010 at 8:10 PM
Take out star pitcher in 4th inning, reliever gives up 3-run homer, manager ejected. If Tampa was in serious trouble before, where are they now?
- Michael J. Hayde - Oct 7, 2010 at 8:14 PM
At times like this, you wish the anchor team included someone who, like the great Vin Scully, can read lips… although we can clearly see where the "bleeps" were.
- Michael J. Hayde - Oct 7, 2010 at 8:25 PM
Also, it's nice to read the phrase "the wheels have come off" knowing it DOESN'T apply to the Nationals for once.
- Tcostant - Oct 7, 2010 at 8:48 PM
If Texas can close this out without pitching Lee again and then pitch him 3 times (Game 1, 4 & 7) in the next round, that could be huge!
- JD - Oct 7, 2010 at 8:55 PM
Tcostant,I t doesn't hurt to have Wilson pitch behind Lee either,
- dj in Fl's wife - Oct 7, 2010 at 11:23 PM
Anonymous @ 2:52, we haven't stopped laughing at our house – those bathtubs crack us up every time!
- Anonymous - Oct 8, 2010 at 1:57 PM
Who knew CJ Wilson had it in him, Rangers look like more than a winner of a bad division.
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Just like she was last year, Eva Marie is again a candidate in the Maxim Hot 100, which basically allows fans to vote on which female celebrity they deem to be the most attractive. The WWE diva was nominated last year as well. Eva Marie is the only wrestling related personality that you can vote for, unless you count Maria Menounos.
April 30, 2014
Last month, it was revealed that a person was arrested after trying to scam Shane McMahon out of $20 million in a fraudulent bid to purchase Maxim magazine. Since the company is still desperate to sell, the belief is that McMahon could still step in and purchase them once the price drops to something that he is more comfortable with paying.
March 10, 2014
It appears that Shane McMahon has an interest in purchasing Maxim magazine. A story in the New York Post has revealed that someone attempted to get McMahon to invest $20 million into the purchase. However, it was discovered that the individual was actually just attempting to scam wealthy investors.
February 14, 2014
It looks like Maxim magazine will be attempting to set up a photo shoot with AJ Lee, so that the WWE diva can be featured on the cover of an upcoming issue. They recently conducted a poll, and she managed to beat out more known female celebrities.
January 13, 2014
During the early 1990s, Billy Kidman was trained to become a professional wrestler by former WWE star Afa Anoa'i.
July 21, 2014
Following in the footsteps of several other wrestlers who have done the same in the past, Billy Kidman has released a book. However, there are talks that the former WCW star is only releasing it in Europe. There are also those that state that the book is rather short, even though it is supposed to encompass his entire career in professional wrestling.
March 22, 2014
Billy Kidman walked into No Way Out 2003 as the WWE Cruiserweight Champion, but it was Matt Hardy who would walk away with the title after their match.
February 23, 2003