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Carbon Management Companies in Kazakhstan
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Bureau Veritas CODDE
based in Moirans, FRANCE
BUREAU VERITAS CODDE, a centre of excellence in eco-design and sustainable product development. Today manufacturers and retailers need to be more concerned by European requirements and market expectations regarding the environment and `green` issues. Bureau Veritas CODDE - Our eco-design centre of excellence is a partner for manufacturers, retailers and service ...
based in Miami, FLORIDA (USA)
EarthCompliant.org was created in an effort to bring awareness to the commercial and consumer markets about voluntary Green House Gas reduction programs and the carbon-neutral lifestyle. Our organization employs Green Business consultants who help companies develop voluntary Green Tax programs that are offered to their customers as incentives to help reduce their own ...
Asia Carbon Pte Ltd
based in Singapore, SINGAPORE
Asia Carbon Global provides an integrated and seamless approach to the business of energy, environment and sustainable development. We focus on initiatives that include the flexible market mechanisms of the Kyoto Protocol as well as the fast-growing opportunities presented by the voluntary markets. Our global network is coordinated through our headquarters and regional ...
Elusor Environmental Accounting Tools Network
based in Castlecrag, AUSTRALIA
Elusor. is an information network focused on environmental and sustainability performance management of organizations, services, and products. It covers the measuring techniques, software applications and tools for recording and reporting environmental and sustainability performance.
M&C Energy Group Ltd.
based in Dunfermline, UNITED KINGDOM
M&C Energy Group Ltd. has become a truly international organisation and now has 16 offices in 12 countries, servicing clients in over 20 countries. We are experts in all areas of energy management including purchasing, environmental solutions, engineering and auditing of energy and utilities markets. Combining these skills, along with data gathering and the procurement, ...
Carbon Masters
based in Edinburgh, UNITED KINGDOM
Carbon Masters helps organisations to measure, manage, reduce and report their carbon emissions. We are an international carbon management consultancy with offices in Europe, Asia and Latin America. Our overarching aims are to mitigate the impacts of climate change and to help organisations to survive and thrive in a low carbon world.
Carbon Expert
based in Golden Mile, SPAIN
Carbon Expert can help you understand the likely impact of existing and impending legislation on your business, guide you towards managing the change and assist in helping you adapt profitably to a sustainable future. Regulatory pressures are increasing and the range of companies being brought into compliance regimes is spreading, with many businesses and customers now ...
PRé Consultants bv
based in Amersfoort, NETHERLANDS
PRé Consultants develops practical tools to assess and improve the environmental performance of your products or services, which are also used in our consultancy work. Our tools are based on the concept of Life Cycle thinking, also known as the cradle to grave approach or ecobalance. This concept is increasingly used in environmental management and as basis for policy ...
Evolution Markets Inc.
based in White Plains, NEW YORK (USA)
Evolution Markets specializes in structuring transactions and providing consulting and risk-management advisory services for environmental credit markets including global CO2, renewable energy credits, nationwide and regional SO2 and NOx allowances, PM2.5, and water and nutrient credits. We also structure transactions in physical energy markets (such as natural gas, coal, ...
ESD Bulgaria Ltd.
based in Sofia, BULGARIA
ESD-Bulgaria Ltd. operates mainly in energy efficiency (EE), GHG (green house gas) emission trading, CHP and Renewable Energy Sources (RES) as a consulting company and engages in the development and implementation of sustainable energy projects.ESD Bulgaria Ltd. is a representative of the Camco which consists of three business segments: Asset Management, Consulting (ESD ...

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- 1/2 cup water
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 2 750-ml bottles chilled brut Champagne
- 1 1/2 cups white rum
- 1 1/4 cups pomegranate juice
- 1 large lemon, thinly sliced
- Pomegranate seeds
- Fresh mint leaves
- 1 ice block
Bring 1/2 cup water and sugar to boil in small saucepan, stirring until sugar dissolves. Simmer 5 minutes. Cool syrup completely.
Combine Champagne, rum, and pomegranate juice in punch bowl. Add enough syrup to sweeten to taste. Mix in lemon slices, pomegranate seeds, and mint leaves. Add ice block to bowl.
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type: Entertaining, Alcoholic, Punch, Cocktail
main ingredients: Lemon, Rum, Pomegranate, Champagne
holiday/celebration: Cocktail Party, Valentine's Day, Winter, New Year's Eve


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Summit Professional Built-In Kegerator - Black Model:SBC490BI
Commercial Kegerator for Freestanding or Built-In Usage
The Summit SBC490BI kegerator & draft beer dispenser is constructed to meet commercial quality standards. Whether intended for home or professional use, the Summit SBC490BI is certain to withstand rigorous use. Sporting a sleek, high-gloss black finish, the SBC490BIFR matches your other black appliances perfectly. And with finished sides and top, the Summit 490 Series is equally suited for built-in or freestanding applications. The Summit SBC490BIFR beer cooler is full-sized and can readily accommodate standard 1/2, 1/4 or pony (mini) beer kegs.
Summit professional kegerators are the perfect solution for those who want to integrate a draft beer system into standard height cabinetry. The SBC490BI's draft tower can be mounted directly to your counter top and the kegerator includes a fan to cool the compressor for built-in applications. The SBC490BI includes everything you need to get started enjoying your favorite beer on tap: CO2 Tank, Regulator, Faucet, and Drip Tray. Also included are shelves to convert the unit to a refrigerator.
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Ships complete with all components needed to tap one keg: CO2 tank, regulator, beer line, air line, tap, tower, cleaning kit, faucet, and faucet handle (keg not included)
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Golf Visor
Lined with fabric that moves sweat away from your skin, the Golf Visor delivers 18 holes of pure comfort. UV protection and an embroidered logo stand out on this performance visor that combines style and sun-shielding function.
- O Hydrolix™ fabric manages moisture for maximum comfort
- UV protection blocks out the sun's harmful rays
- Black undervisor reduces glare
- 100% Polyester
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Special textiles and construction techniques enhance breathability to improve comfort by reducing the buildup of moisture and heat. The resulting micro-environment is less favorable to bacterial growth, so breathability helps reduce odor.
Reduced weight is an obvious benefit to comfort, and our innovation focuses on achieving it with a level of durability that respects the heritage of Oakley performance technology.
Moisture Management
This technology uses wicking action to pull perspiration away from skin and move it to the surface to aid evaporative cooling. It also helps keep the wearer dry to maximize comfort and reduce the chance of temperature crash in cold environments.
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Maximizes comfort by transporting perspiration away from skin and carrying it to the outer surface where it can quickly evaporate. This wicking ability helps protect the wearer from overheating in hot climates and chilling in cold climates.
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DPS Offers Dialogue Program for Students & Officers
Student organizations are invited to have a conversation with members of the Department of Public Safety (DPS). In an effort to enhance community - officer relations on our campus, we are offering this unique and timely opportunity for student representatives to engage with police, security, and communications officers in dialogue. This is a great community-building programming option. For more information please contact firstname.lastname@example.com or call 863-2542. Programs can be scheduled for Spring 2015.


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In the Beginner game everything is wide open, players get to form their dice pools and have full knowledge of what the opposition is. Is that the expectation with this game going forward, eg if I find a local playing group is that what I'll expect to see? As a longtime GM I only sometimes let the players see what the opposition dice rolls are, and usually only when it's down to a climactic finale or important plot point. Otherwise, a) there is no reason for the players to know what exact set of skills an opponent might have; and b) sometimes the results need fudging, like when an outcome threatens to derail the plot.
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Hublot unveils the Big Bang Ferrari at the Ferrari Racing Days Silverstone – 15th & 16th September
FecharAs "official Timekeeper" to Ferrari, Hublot participated in the Ferrari Racing Days at Silverstone from the 15th – 16th September 2012.
The Ferrari Racing Days at the Silverstone circuit was an event dedicated to owners and fans of the marque, featuring on track action for all the main activities of the Maranello company's Corse Clienti department. A crowd of over 25,000 watched historic Formula 1 cars lap the track in untimed sessions, as well as owners of the extreme sports cars aimed at track use, which make up the XX programmes.
Felipe Massa led an amazing parade of a record 964 Ferraris - the Guiness World Record attempt will be confirmed at the end of next week, however, it is believed that it will have made it into the records books for the largest parade of Ferrari's on the Silverstone circuit. In what appears Hublot, unveiled the Big Bang Ferrari, a unico column wheel chronograph movement with a 72-hour power reserve that is entirely manufacturered by
Hublot. The watch has a titanium case and sapphire dial. The Interchangeable black rubber straps with either black leather and black stitching, or alcantara with red and black stitching. Limited edition of 1000. Price £19,600.
About Hublot and Ferrari partnership
In November 2011, Hublot became the watchmaking partner of Ferrari. It is a comprehensive agreement covering all the activities of Ferrari and Hublot, both in terms of brand image and the commercial activities of both companies. Since it is a genuine exchange between the two brands, a pooling of resources and information, a win-win agreement, which was announced on 5 November 2011 jointly by Jean-Claude Biver, CEO of Hublot and Luca Cordero di Montezemolo, President of Ferrari SpA, at the Mugello International circuit near Florence.
This involves not just the creation of watch collections, operating a licence or sponsorship agreement, as Hublot has become the exclusive
watchmaking partner in the full range of Ferrari's activities: "Official Watch" of Ferrari, "Official Timekeeper" of Ferrari, "Official Timekeeper" of Scuderia Ferrari, "Official Watch"of Scuderia Ferrari, "Official Timekeeper" of the Ferrari Challenge, and partners in Ferrari special events.


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The 27 Best Winter Cocktails to Get You Through the Cold
Nothing to warm you up like a little whiskey, brandy, and hot buttered rum. Here's how to make classic and custom drink recipes from Esquire's mixologist all season long.
PLUS: Browse Dozens More Drink Recipes in the Database >>
By David Wondrich
For a real Manhattan, you need rye whiskey. The harmony between the bitters, the sweet vermouth, and the sharp, musky whiskey rivals even that existing between gin and tonic water.
Chancellor Cocktail
Whoever formulated it, the Chancellor remains a dry and slightly mysterious little fiddle not unlike a Perfect Manhattan, with port for the sweet vermouth and Scotch for the rye that screams out "club chair," "billiards," and "smoking jacket." Point of advice: Don't order it in an Irish bar.
The Emerald presents rather an ethical dilemma: Like the original Manhattan, it contains a dash of oops orange bitters. If your principles won't allow you to cross your lips with orange, you can leave the bitters out for an Angelo-and-Mike, or switch to Angostura bitters for a Blarney Stone.
If you could distill carved-oak paneling and club chairs, leather-bound volumes and three-cushion billiard tables, this is what you'd get. Mellow, robust, comfortable.
Brown Derby
So Red the Nose is an odd little book in which famous writers of the day contributed their favorite drinks, all renamed after their latest books. Woollcott's When Rome Burns is essentially the Brown Derby, but with lemon juice instead of the lime and maple syrup instead of maple sugar, and with the key specification that you use Medford rum. It might not be tropical, but it sure is tasty.
Irish Coffee
Whiskey. Sugar. Hot coffee. Cream. For thus is born Irish Coffee, a mighty tonic for all who travel the ways of the earth and even those who sit on their asses all day in the dark corners of taverns.
The need for Negus only strikes us when we're feeling particularly Dickensian Dickensian, that is, in the sense of crackling fires with plump, eccentric fellows smoking pipes in front of them while dotty old ladies in lace caps putter around in the background preparing plum duff (whatever the hell that may be), not in the sense of brutalized, tubercular child laborers pluckily but vainly struggling to ward off impending death from malnutrition. Invariably, these Dickensian days coincide with the winter holidays, and there are few better holiday drinks than Negus.
Esky's Hot Spot
In 1935, a couple guys put together a silly little book by the name of So Red the Nose, or Breath in the Afternoon. They sent a questionnaire around to a bunch of then-famous writers, asking each of 'em to contribute a cocktail and a bit of blarney. This is what Arnold Gingrich, Esquire's founder and all-around great guy (they're not paying us to say that not much, anyway), coughed up. Not the drink you'd expect from an urbane sophisticate like Gingrich.
Hot Buttered Rum
This particular compound is indicated for digitipedum glaciate, or, in the vulgate, "frozen tootsies," an affliction for which it is often administered prophylactically or preventively throughout the colder parts of the year which, in New England, occupy roughly the months of August to June, give or take a month in either direction. Oh yeah, the purpose of the butter? Haven't a clue.
Tom and Jerry
Invented in the early 1850s by "Professor" Jerry Thomas — the Bolívar of American drinking — at the Planters' House hotel, St. Louis, the Tom and Jerry was a holiday favorite for a century.
Claret Cup
Dryer and less cloying than sangria, more robust than its cousin the White Wine Cup, a good Claret Cup will perk up an afternoon affair without causing unseemly revelry.
Royal Plush
Red burgundy and Brut champagne. Well, why not?
Brandy Crusta
What if, instead of plain old sugar syrup, you use one of them fancy European liqueurs? And what if you throw in (heresy of heresies) a splash of lemon juice? Sure, that kind of nonsense fruit juice and all is supposed to be confined to the world of punch, but this is America, and to hell with rules.
Like the members of its namesake, the drink a variation on the martini is an unostentatious hard worker: potent, bone-dry, and lacking in the gaudy herbal notes one finds in vermouth. Yet the sherry imparts just a hint of elegant nuttiness that mellows the gin without masking it, and the orange bitters suggest that there may yet be a twinkle in the old man's eye.
Sweet, pleasant, even jovial. In fact, judging from actual millionaires we have met, rather atypical. (Just kidding, Donald — really.)
San Martin
"San Martin" or "Sand Martin"? One drink (a simple mixture of gin, red vermouth, and Chartreuse), two names: saint or bird.
In the sepia-tinted days before Cultural Studies and Communications-as-a-major, they had cocktails grown-up drinks. Drinks with things like cognac or gin or whiskey in 'em, with maybe a little vermouth and a dash of bitters.
The combination of whiskey, Italian vermouth, and absinthe travels under several names. But it was ace bartender George J. Kappeler who peered deepest into the drink's essence when, back in 1895, he named it the Brain-Duster.
Scotch, dry vermouth, bitters, absinthe. In the high school of hooch, the Glasgow is Crispin Glover. Yeah. Stra-a-a-ange. But that's fine by us.
Scotch and Lime
If you get the proportions right, the lime juice cuts the barley-sweetness of the Scotch (blended, please) without washing out the smokiness. Refreshing.
You have entered the realm of the Boilermaker. Whiskey, in a glass. Beer, in another. Drink A, drink B, repeat if necessary. Single malt and microbrew? Okay. Wild Turkey and Olympia? Fine. Jim Beam and Jax, or Old Overholt and Iron City, or... ? Just as good. Better.
Rye & Ginger Ale
Once given up for dead, rye has begun to emit small groans and flutter its eyelids a bit. Wild Turkey, Rittenhouse, Old Overholt, and Jim Beam all make good, cheap ryes that are perfect for mixing with ginger ale (or, for that matter, vermouth and bitters). Fact is, it's a damn tasty drink.


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A Full-Home Makeover Where The Before Is Just As Stunning As The After
Designer and blogger Mark D. Sikes redecorates his already-elegant Hollywood Hills home for a dramatic transformation.
By Lindsey Campbell
The beautiful Hollywood Hills home that interior designer and blogger Mark D. Sikes shares with his partner, Michael Griffin, was featured in House Beautiful in 2012. Since then, a bedroom-makeover-turned-full-house-redesign landed the same home (with its new look) in the pages of Veranda's newest issue. "If I was going to have a larger master bedroom, I had to have gracie wallpaper on the walls…" writes Sikes on his blog. "But then I realized I couldn't have both a bedroom and a dining room with chinoiserie wallpaper (my dining room at the time had gracie wallpaper on the walls). One thing led to another and before I knew it the whole house was being redecorated." And so, the transformation began.
Here, we take a look at some of the before and afters from the home.
Want more? Mark talks us through the transformation and the inspiration behind the design in our audio slideshow.
This article originally appeared on Veranda.
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NameWilliam Arthur Philip Louis
Date of BirthJune 21, 1982
Birth FamilyCharles Prince of Wales and Diana, Princess of Wales
Place of BirthLondon, England
EducationVarious schools around the United Kingdom. William attended Eton College.After graduating from Eton, the Prince took a year off. In 2001 William enrolled and -obtained a degree from the University of St. Andrews.
CareerWilliam enrolled in the military and was commissioned as a lieutenant in the Blues and Royals regiment of the Household Cavalry. He later earned his wings by completing pilot training at Royal Air Force College Cranwell. In 2009, the Prince transferred to the Royal Air Force and was promoted to flight lieutenance. After completing his generic helicopter training, the Prince is now at RAF Valley's Search and Rescue Training Unit receiving training on the Sea King search and rescue helicopter.
Reason for FamePrince William is second in the line of succession to 16 independent states, although he is resident and most directly involved with the United Kingdom the oldest realm.Additional InformationPrince William has one younger brother, Harry and is currently dating Kate Middleton. The Prince's mother, Diana died in an automobile crash when the Prince was fifteen years old. His mother, the late Princess of Wales' work with HIV/AIDS and prevention, and the Prince of Wales' work with the natural environment and the inner-city disadvantaged, directed William into those areas. He also showed a desire to focus on the needy in Africa, sometimes working with his brother's charity, Sentebale. William is also an avid sportsman.
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How do you feel about adding a share of "tree of life" to your daily diet? A tree that can help you live healthier and longer than anything else must surely be accepted with open arms. If you are thinking along the same lines, then you can try making Moringa a part of your daily schedule. Moringa Oleifera or simply Moringa is a bush native to Himalayas that holds secrets to improve health of people across the globe. However, you don't have to rush to the Himalayas to take advantage of this miraculous herb, as it is now even grown in countries like Africa, Philippines, Central and South America.
Regardless of consuming this leaf in its dried form or as infusions or its fruit pods, Moringa acts beneficially in every form. Wondering what these benefits are? Let us take a look at some of the health benefits of this miracle tree:
- Promotes healthy blood circulation
- Supports a healthy immune system
- Acts as natural anti-aging agent
- Assists healthy digestion
- Aids maintenance of balanced weight
- Helps in increasing energy and mental clarity
- Attempts to combat malnutrition and cancer
- Supports healthy blood pressure
- Aids normal skin health
These benefits result from the incredible features of Moringa, which includes:
- Highest protein ratio compared to any plant on this planet
- 46 antioxidants and 90 nutrients
- 4x the vitamin A of carrots
- 4x the calcium of milk
- 7x the vitamin C of oranges
- 3x the potassium of bananas
- 2x the protein of yogurt
With such amazing and valuable elements of Moringa, it is hard to imagine why people around the world will not be interested in something as miraculous as this. If you had to visit India and reach out to the Himalayas in search for the bush named Moringa and enjoy its benefits, then it will have been a serious concern. But, things have changed now. This wondrous tree and its leaves or other extracts are available these days in form of supplements and capsules, making it easier to access and simpler to consume. Isn't this great news for you? Now, you can get the special benefits of Himalayas, right in your home without taking the trouble of visiting Himalayas.
However, this is a slightly tricky zone where you have to tread carefully. After all, finding the accurate place for buying Moringa is not easy. There are various suppliers who come up with varying degrees of quality within the industry itself. So, you need to understand very well from where to buy Moringa, whether they are providing organic Moringa capsules or anything additional included in the supplements or capsules. So, there are few things you need to check about the supplier when buying Moringa, such whether the company in question is legit and are offering genuine capsules or not. In the end, you will not want to make your purchase from such a shop that is not legally authorized to deal in Moringa and other medicinal herbs like this.
For such information and other details, you need to take a look at the website of the company from whom you are purchasing Moringa. A website tells a lot about the supplier. Find out whether the website looks poorly put together and shoddy or it is a wonderfully designed website with clear information about the capsules, supplements and products on offer. Take a look at their return policy and how they process payments. Do they use reputed payment gateways or some unknown one that you have never even heard about?
Another thing to watch out for when looking for Moringa suppliers is a "free trial" offer. Apparently, you may be saving a great deal of money on shipping and handling, but underneath it you will be receiving inferior quality product. This is a tip off that you need to stay away from. Thus, with all these tips and guidelines in mind, you can surely find a proper and genuine supplier of organic Moringa capsules or supplements.
Physiotherapy is a very important form of treatment used during the rehabilitation of people suffering from physical body impairments. Several techniques of physiotherapy are employed to help alleviate the pain in a region, but these vary greatly from each physiotherapist. This is because each therapist will have their own techniques of stimulations and while some may prefer manual muscle massage others will opt for other stimulation techniques like feather therapy. Feather therapy involves stimulating the muscles and other sensory organs with the help of soft feathers which tickle the skin resulting in muscle reactions.
Here are some common aspects of physiotherapy:
Physical Therapist
The primary job of a physiotherapist is to offer physical therapy to a person who may be suffering from certain medical conditions. There are several medical conditions like paralysis and stroke which require the patient to continue exercising their body muscles in order to maintain the blood flow and overall health. If the people lose the ability to move their limbs, it would result in deterioration of their health. At the same time, the muscles need to be exercised on a daily basis in order to retain their strength and posture. Unless someone assists the patient in exercising their muscles, they are likely to lose total functionality and senses in the affected limbs. A physical therapist helps the patient to exercise by moving the muscles in their body thus allowing them to stretch and maintain joint flexibility.
Neurological Stimulation Therapist
After a person experiences a trauma due to some accident in their life, chances are there that they can lose sensory abilities. But studies have proven that some very simple stimulation therapies are capable of re-establishing sensory and neurological connection between the brain and the affected parts of the body. Feather therapy is one such technique used by the physiotherapist to re-establish or rebuild new connections between the brain and the affected body part. In certain situations, the patient may retain the sense but lose their ability to move the limb. In such cases, soft feathers can be used to help the patient regain these connections. This is a form of therapy commonly used on people suffering from head and back injuries in which cases the therapy helps realign the broken and damaged connections.
Sports Therapists
It is often presumed that physiotherapists are mainly linked to injuries and accidents and they work with patients suffering from some medical condition. This is not true, since the therapists are also hired to provide relaxation exercise and first-aid to sports professionals. This makes physiotherapy a very common professionin different sports disciplines. The physiotherapists work constantly with sportsmen and help them retain their fitness and achieve their goals.
Physiotherapy for normal people
Physiotherapists are also consulted by normal people very often. This is because they assist you in meeting certain targets regarding the movement and maintenance of the body which is very important for everyone and not only the injured and the hurt. Simply having another person stretch and pull your limbs can help you identify positions which you may experience pressure. The use of physical therapist in the world of sports as well as everyday life has changed the way they are looked at since they not only help medically challenged people but also normal professionals.
The physiotherapist is a very important professional in society and plays a vital role in our lives since they specialize in the relaxation and exercise of body muscles which is important for maintaining our regular fitness and health. There are many people suffering from different medical conditions that are too minute to be realized such as back pain, shoulder pain and pain in the joints. A professional physiotherapist can help them regain health.
Hope you like the above mentioned information about common aspects use by physiotherapist. Keep in touch to know more physiotherapy Melbourne.
Sudden cardiac arrest never comes with prior notice. It can happen anytime and at anywhere, which made heart diseases one of the most traumatic health issues where patient passes away even before receiving proper treatment. One of the best ways to deal this critical problem is through CPR or cardio-pulmonary resuscitation. A survey states that 92% of cardiac arrest couldn't be treated because very few people are aware of CPR, which reduces the chances of survivability for the victim. The use of CPR dates back to 1740, but it is quite surprising that a large percentage of people are still not aware about its working.
You do not have to be a medical expert to learn CPR as anybody can master this skill and get certified in the practice, even through online classes. Age is never a factor for cardiac disease; so your knowledge can save life of anyone who is in need.
How does it work?
This rescue procedure is implemented by compressing chests for a number of times by blowing air into a victim's lungs, when heart stops working. CPR helps in supplying blood and oxygen to the brain, even when lungs fail to function. The process should be continued till the victim reaches a hospital and receive proper life support. Usually, brain damage begins within 4-6 minutes and it takes nearly 10-12 minutes for the emergency medical services (EMS) to reach and start rescue operation. In the mean time, CPR can be the best way to deal with the circumstance. The more the number of experts in crisis, the better it is because the process is tiring. Hence, if one gets tired, others can continue to provide support.
There are a number of online safety courses, offering you an opportunity to learn first aid and other life saving techniques. However, to learn CPR you need to attend classes and have practical knowledge of the entire process. Online classes can teach you the steps but to be proficient, hand on practice with proper guidance from a certified instructor is way better.
Some myths
- Usually people think, the only process of implementing CPR is through mouth to mouth breathing. This is a myth because the process can be done in other ways too. If you are not comfortable putting your mouth on victims, continue chest compression, until emergency services arrives. Preferably, bag mask or mouth to mask is used by the health professionals. So, if you are not having these tools use "hands-only" CPR as an alternative to CPR with exchange of breaths.
- Some believe CPR is the only way to deal with cardiac arrest. This is again a myth because this process can only delay death. Hence, survival of the victim depends on proper medical care, which required to be implemented as soon as possible.
- To think CPR as a harmful technique is a wrong idea once again. This is the only way to keep send blood and oxygen to brain. So, proper chest compression should be fast and very hard. At times, ribs of victims break due to strong compression, but that can get healed once they are out of danger.
Children learning CPR
Be is old our young, CPR is a first aid protocol that should be learnt by all and children need to know it as well. Apart from cardiac arrest, this process can even bring back an individual to normal state from a situation where the victim is unable to breathe due to choking, electrocution or near-drowning. Children are exposed to accidents more because of their inquisitive nature.
Though sudden cardiac arrest or heart attack is not common with children, but what if your child experience a situation where an individual need CPR. Your child can save the victim and prevent death. They can even be taught about resuscitating someone during an emergency or tackled such a serious situation by helping people who are applying CPR. But it is necessary for the child to understand the importance of the process to learn it.
You can always call 911 to help but if CPR can save someone's life, learning it becomes essential. It is not necessary to be a specialist or a medical expert to get trained, which makes this life saving technique an important process that can be implemented by all.
"Oh! That child behaves so weirdly." These are the words uttered by so many people who don't know what autism is, on seeing an autistic kid. They often look down on kids with autism, thinking that autism is a mental illness. For parents of autistic children, dealing with that part of the population, which is full of misunderstandings about the disorder, becomes a tough job.
Parents of children with autism, are always ready to fight for their kids, sometimes with the school systems and sometimes with other parents who think their kids are like that because of bad parenting. They want to tell so much to the world about their children, who may be a bit different, but are awesome in their own way.
Here are 6 things that every parent of an autistic child wants you to know:
1. Autism is NOT any mental illness
A large number of people have the misunderstanding that a child with autism is mentally ill. Autism is a neurodevelopmental disorder associated with repetitive and restricted behaviors, communication problems and social impairments. It is not any mental illness. Treatment for autism involves behavioral therapies along with medications. An effective option for treatment of the disorder is Hyperbaric Oxygen Therapy, which makes use of hyperbaric chambers.
2. Autistic kids want to feel included and be social
Kids with this disorder want to socialize and play just like other kids. They want outings and friendships but often have problems in connecting with other kids. They may need help from adults in social situations. You are likely to notice in most cases that autistic children lack social grace.
3. Autistic children do not lack intelligence
Do not be fooled by the poor social skills of children with this disorder. These kids can learn as well as retain loads of information, sometimes even more than other children. However, one major factor that differentiates these kids with other kids is that, they take things literally, as their mids work in a different way. So, if someone tells them "hold your horses", they would be searching horses to hold.
Such children can also understand you well. They may not be able to express themselves properly, but they do understand spoken language.
4. These children are affectionate, receive and give love
Autistic children need and want attention and love. They have the emotion of love in them. Just like other children, they enjoy closeness, will kiss and cuddle. Such children feel deeply, and build loving and longlasting attachments.
5. They are affected by the world around them
You may notice such children covering their ears while walking. You may find them reacting to sounds and loud noises like flushing of toilets or ringing of bells. Do not think these behaviors are merely overreactions. Such noises affect the systems of these kids. For autistic children, these noises are like a tornado with roaring sound.
6. Behavior of autistic children is not a result of bad parenting
People who don't know much about the disorder may think that such a kid just needs to be punished by his parents for his bad behavior. Such thinking is wrong. Autism is far more complex than good or bad behavior. Parents of such kids do not ignore bad behavior. Every behavior of a child with autism is a way in which he communicates. Some kids run around when tired whereas others throw tantrums when overwhelmed or scared. Always remember that parents know their children best, and this is true in the case of autistic children too. So, trust that an autistic kid's parents deal with their child's behavior in the way that is right for the child.
Besides understanding these things about autism and autistic kids, parents of autistic children want you to see their kids as children first, and then as children with autism. Things will be much easy for such parents if the world knows the above things about the disorder and understands children with autism better.
Many people who work and live in the London, Ontario area may know Dr. Cathy Frank as the experienced and smiling physician who works at the SOFT (Southern Ontario Fertility Technologies) fertility clinic. Many people, especially those in fertility medicine, may also know her as former Chief of the OB/GYN department at St. Thomas Hospital and the challenging path that she took to become a doctor.
However, in colouring a profile of Dr. Frank, what's often left out of her character description is another particularly remarkable quality of hers – namely, her belief that all responsible, caring couples deserve the right to conceive a child, regardless of their sexual orientation. Many people in her community may not be aware that Dr. Frank is well-known in the gay and lesbian circles for her acceptance and her belief that all couples, regardless if they are same sex or not, deserve full medical access and the right to conceive and raise a child. Dr. Frank is candid about her open, welcoming attitude, and she does not shy away from the fact that she is equally accepting of transgender couples.
We sat down with Dr. Cathy Frank to discuss her relationship as a fertility doctor to gay and lesbian couples and where her values and acceptance stem from.
Thank you very much, Dr. Frank, for taking the time to speak with us.
Dr. Cathy Frank: Absolutely, it's my pleasure.
You may already know that you as a doctor, as well as the SOFT clinic, have become fairly well-known for your acceptance of same sex couples as patients. Do you know if most other fertility clinics share your same attitude?
Dr. Cathy Frank: To be honest, I can't comment on whether or not other clinics share our view. I know that the ability for same sex couples to receive help from fertility clinics is becoming easier, which is truly a blessing to hear. But, at the same time, I also know as a physician that a lot of work still needs to be done to make sure that these couples are treated no differently than everyone else when it comes to medical access.
Based on my understanding, as a physician, you have always had a very accepting view of different sexual orientations and are not afraid to defend and uphold the medical rights of gay and lesbians. Is there any particular reason you can ascribe to your attitude?
Dr. Cathy Frank: You know, I don't think my views can be attributed to any one particular reason or explanation. And to be honest, I haven't given it a whole lot of thought. I've never had any issues with people who have different sexual orientations. And the idea that there would be some moral problem because a same sex couple wants to have a child is, in my mind, absurd. Regardless if the couple is the same sex or not, if both partners in the relationship are responsible and are able to love and take care of a child – that's what counts, not whether or not they're of a different sex.
Do you think this view of yours has something to do with your upbringing?
Dr. Cathy Frank: Yes, you know I think so. As a child, my parents taught methat everyone deserves to be treated with the same amount of respect and understanding, regardless of how different they are or seem. And I think I've carried that basic philosophy with me throughout my adulthood.
I mentioned in another article that another reason why I do not judge same sex couples, or transgenders for that matter, is that when I was pregnant with my first child, which happened when I was quite young, I was the object of prejudice several times, and that stuck with me. I never would want to make a patient of mine feel the way I felt when people were casting judgment on me when I was pregnant.
That's very interesting. Is there anything you can provide that will give the readers a better understanding of just how frequently you help same sex couples conceive?
Dr. Cathy Frank: Well, at the risk of misstating some facts, I can't comment on frequency. But, I do know that the SOFT clinic, which is where I'm working at currently, has assisted slightly over 700 same sex couples. The most common are female couples, though we have also helped male couples. As you may know, it's more difficult for male couples to have a child, primarily because they have to find a willing female surrogate. But, helping male couples is possible and we have done it before.
Thank you very much, Dr. Frank, this has been very informative. Are there any other closing comments you would like to make?
Dr. Cathy Frank: You're welcome, and yes, I just want to say how excited I am to be working in fertility medicine. Obstetrics and delivering babies has always been my passion, from day one of being a doctor. But, giving patients, regardless if they're same sex or not, renewed hope in being able to conceive a child – that's just as special. I love giving new hope to couples and I look forward to doing it for many more years to come.
There is much to be said when it comes to both the value and success rate of vasectomy surgeries. For couples who do want to have any more children and who do not want to continue the use of other forms of birth control, a vasectomy can be a fairly simple and effective birth control alternative. For those not familiar with the procedure, in a vasectomy operation, the vasa deferentia of the patient, which are the tubes used to carry sperm to the seminal stream, are severed, tied or sealed, which effectively renders the male patient infertile.
Here's the good news about vasectomy procedures. They take as little as 20 to 30 minutes to perform; they can be done either by a urologist or family doctor; and in most cases, the procedure only results in mild discomfort or swelling in the patient that lasts a day or two. The not so good news, however, is that vasectomy procedures permanently sterilize the male patient, a fact that every medical practitioner should communicate to every patient who's considering having a vasectomy done.
With that said, a caveat has to be made when communicating the permanent effect of a vasectomy procedure. As it were, a vasectomy procedure can be reversed and a male patient can return to being fertile.
Performing a vasectomy reversal involves reconnecting the vasa deferentia that were cut during the vasectomy procedure. Sounds simple enough. Unfortunately, the physical nature of these vasa deferentia makes the surgery incredibly tricky. Think of tiny wet noodles and you'll have an accurate idea of what vasa deferentia are like. Now think of trying to successfully reattach these vasa deferentia so that they are functioning again by carrying sperm to the seminal stream. Not easy. Indeed, asuccessful vasectomy reversal procedure often requires a much more trained and experienced surgeon. The success of this procedure is significantly improved by using an operating microscope that magnifies structures from five to forty times their actual size.
Dr. Victor Mak is the current Chief of Urology at Mackenzie Health in Richmond Hill, Ontario. With over ten years of experience as a urologist, he also happens to provide a guiding voice on the topic of vasectomy reversals. He advises that while the use of the micro surgical vasectomy reversal technique can be highly successful in restoring a man's fertility, the success rate is not 100%. Dr. Mak also highlights a second point that's important to consider in a patient's decision process when it comes to having a vasectomy reversal: the success rate of a vasectomy reversal steadily declines as more time passes following the original vasectomy operation.
Dr. Mak neatly encapsulates what vasectomy patients should consider, "I've always advised my patients that they really need to think about what they truly want as far as family planning, both in the short and long term, before having a vasectomy. Yes, a vasectomy can be reversed. But,a patient needs to know that reversing a vasectomy is more complicated and the success cannot be guaranteed. So, just because a vasectomy can be reversed doesn't mean that the decision to have the operation should be any less thought out and carefully considered."
Dr. Victor Mak is a Fellow of the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada in Urologic Surgery. He has a Masters of Science degree in Molecular Genetics from the University of Toronto, and is a Clinician Investigator with the Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada. Dr. Mak is one of only a handful of urologists in Canada with formal post-graduate fellowship training in the subspecialty field of male reproduction, andrology/sexual function and microsurgery of the genito-urinary tract. He has published widely in major international clinical and basic science journals. Dr. Mak is Consultant Urologist for Mon Sheong Long Term Care Facility and is Chief of Urology, Department of Surgery, at Mackenzie Health in Richmond Hill.
Children love to play in water no matter the season. Bath time is filled with giggling, smiling and splashing. The sensation of water on their skin, the sprinkles, the bubbles and the waves, all excite them. Without proper training, the water can be dangerous for children. Swimming lessons keep children who love the water safe and confident. Beyond that, swim training is beneficial to children's health. Rain or shine, swimming is one exercise that keeps you and your children active and burns excess calories in a very short span of time. Many pediatricians suggest and encourage parents to find a swim institute for regular training to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle among other children.
Health benefits
As the 4th most popular sporting activity, swimming is known for its rapid results when practiced regularly.
Obesity - America's children are losing the battle with obesity. Our fast paced lifestyle often leaves them with frequent fast food dinners and few opportunities to exercise enough to offset such meals. Obesity has become common among our kids and obese kids grow into obese adults. Swimming is an excellent remedy and kids embrace every chance to swim they can get. Calories burn faster as every part of the body is involved in the process of swimming and the resistance of the water provides a low impact workout. Swimming can keep your child fit and lean.
Asthma - Asthma is another common ailment among American children. It often starts at an early age and prevents children from the very exercise that they need. To combat asthma, swim lessons are often beneficial as breathing techniques can improve lung function. Asthma attacks can happen at any moment and are known to grow worse with each occurrence. Registering for our Sugarland swim program can help prevent the attacks along with medication and improved overall health.
Strength - Year after year the American Academy of Pediatrics reports that our children are weaker and less and less fit. They are either under-weight, not as strong as children of the same age or obese as addressed above. Swimming in the development and building muscles. It makes your child more flexible and agile by strengthening the tissues and supporting bones with strong muscles. Fit bodies are resistant to injury and fight diseases and even common viruses for better health overall.
Body shape - The shape of our bodies is a direct reflection of how we maintain them. Swimming is an excellent activity to give our bodies an attractive strong shape. It broadens and strengthens the shoulder structure and improves posture which protects our bones as we age. Children in regular swim training typically enjoy these benefits to the body shape and stature.
Safety - Apart from above heath issues, safety is yet another major reason for learning swimming. Statistics have proved that drowning is one of the most common causes of death, especially among children. Without warning, children may play near a pond or a pool without supervision. Unless they are trained in how to stay afloat and the tactics to save themselves or someone else, tragedy is imminent. Preparation is the key to prevent such a disaster.
Social benefits
The social benefits of swimming make it a great fit for children of all personalities. While learning to work together, children in swim training are also rewarded for individual achievement. They learn to cheer each other on as, one by one, they conquer their fear of the water and begin to master navigating it with ease. Your child will learn discipline, patience and foster a healthy competitive spirit as an athletic swimmer that will benefit them far beyond the waters. As their concentration and coordination skills grow, the benefits of regular swimming will be evident in the ways they become more able to relax. Regular exercise, like swimming, causes children to be less moody and more serene. It also allows your child to enjoy other recreational activities like surfing, kayaking, snorkeling and so on. On hot and humid summer days, swimming is an excellent way to cool down. If you take your child camping, both of you can have fun playing in lake. This is one activity that your kids will most certainly continue for a lifetime. There is no better way to promote safety, healthy, and a lifetime of fitness in your children.
These and many more are such good reasons to swim. With swim training you can harness an existing love for water play and turn it into skills that will keep your children safe, healthy and confident in the water, and in life.
The burgeoning demand of tanning is gaining huge popularity. People who have pale whitish skin colour are more inclined to take this tanning season than other. Now days, people are prone to get a flattering sun kissed tone on their body. Before the advent of spray tan in London, people of that place used to reliant on direct sun rays. But, presently people are not depending on the natural process of getting tanned as it directly damage skin and increase the risk of skin a cancer.
Report of a London based dermatological centre:
· Fatal consequences of taking sun bath
One famous dermatological centre of London published a report about the possible damages of sun tanning. They showed in their report that there are mainly two forms of ultraviolet rays, UVA and UVB. These both rays affect to the skin badly. Freckles, heat rashes, dehydrated skin and wrinkles are the inevitable outcome n skin due to sun heat. The report also depicted that taking sun bath in regular basis gradually lead to skin cancer. And, the report also showed that, there are many people of London are suffering with these fatal consequences.
· Recommended step:
Dermatologists recommend people to take the artificial and effective process, spray tan in London. There are many people who prefer self-tanning but it is recommended to avail this service from beauty salon. A popular salon is a centre of expert beauticians so they can provide this service with more dexterity.
Tan in a booth:
Tanning season in salon is always provided from booth. Tan-booth is a separate place where spray machine are set. Beauticians take the people to the booth and before that they ask them to wear bikini or any shorts. Next they show their client to stand on the exact position. After that, they apply some creams on the area that is not supposed to get tanned. And, after this process, beautician starts the spray machine. This total process takes hardly 20 to 30 minutes to complete.
Precautions after taking spray tan in London:
There are several steps to retain the dark shade.
· Exfoliation is the first step that needs to be done before taking spray tan in London.
· One should not apply any kinds of lotions and creams before the season.
· One should avoid using any lotion before talking this service.
· One should not wear any extra clothes and jewellery during the service.
· Taking shower is one of the important things that need to be considered after this process. One should wait to take bath for at least 4 to 6 hours after the season. And, also should avoid such activities that cause sweating.
· Application of lotion helps to enhance the glow of the shade. So, for that one needs to apply lotion after this process.
· One should wear loose clothes after the process. As the shade is artificial so it might get rubbed out from body.
So, with these varied knowledge of tanning one may achieve the best flawless result over their body.
Summary: Spray tan in London is one of the most popular processes and most desired by the native of the place. This process helps to achieve beautiful golden colour over skin. But, there are some important things that one should know before taking this season
Thermal therapies are not dependent on the season and it can be done throughout the year irrespective of the prevailing weather conditions. As the name suggests, thermal spa therapy is based on the idea of alternating hot and cold cycles. It is followed by complete body relaxation. Thermal spa has greater benefits that one could think of. It provides relaxation to the body, improves on sleep quality, eradicate toxins, kindles the immune system, relax muscle tensions and last but not the least throws in the overall health and well being of the body.
Spa Montréal is a recommended place to get this thermal spa therapy done and get a great thermal experience. It offers numerous hot and cold treatments thus, offers you a great chance to experience the health benefits associated with this traditional spa therapy. The alternative hot and cold treatments are so designed to gently restore vitality and balance to your body.
Thermal Experience Embraces:
It features rooms of varying temperatures that not only helps in revitalizing your body but also deals with several health benefits as mentioned. Some of the experiences that thermal spa incorporates are:
- Finnish saunas
- Steam room
- Rasul mud chamber
- Child water
- Outdoor whirpools
- Nordic and thermal baths
- Eucalyptus steam bath
- Thermal and Nordic waterfalls
- Relaxation areas with fireplaces
Outdoor Whirpools:
Whether its spring, autumn, summer or winter season, outdoor whirpools are a great way to freshen up your mind, body and soul. With this outdoor spa you can have a complete relaxation experience. Filled with warm water, these outdoor whirpools have healing and relaxing effects and the benefits of warm water have been known since years now. One can enjoy the wellness of a hot tub.
Nordic and Thermal Baths:
These baths are ancestral relaxation ways that swaps cold and hot waters. This is one of the best ways to enjoy complete benefits of thermal therapy. One must go over the cold and hot relaxation sequence around three to four times. There are several advantages associated with Nordic baths:
- It helps in restoring skin elasticity and tone
- Removal of toxins
- Nordic baths motivates the cardiac system
- Improves circulation
- Strengthens immune system by enhancing the production of white blood cells in the body
- Liberates tension and stress
Eucalyptus steam bath:
Steam bath is not a modernized form of spa; however it is dated back thousands of years to the Roman era. It creates an overall sense of well being throughout your mind and body. Steam bath when incorporated with eucalyptus oil helps in removing exhaustion and all mental fatigue. It also has great benefits of treating mental and other stress disorders. This oil is well known for its antibacterial, decongestant, antiseptic, anti-inflammatory and stimulating properties. Thus, eucalyptus steam rooms have been used for offering several therapeutic benefits.
Thermal experience is not recommended for people those suffering from any heart ailments, respiratory difficulties, high blood pressure and diabetes. Else, everyone can opt for this luxurious yet relaxing thermal experience at any point of time.
Author Bio: Suzane works at a spa and has immense knowledge of thermal spa treatments. She would like to share her expertise with you on the same.


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New York Times bestseller Jussi Adler-Olsen returns with the second book in his electrifying Department Q series
"The new 'it' boy of Nordic Noir" (The Times, London) delivers an electrifying follow up to his New York Times bestselling debut
In The Keeper of Lost Causes, American audiences were finally introduced to Copenhagen's Detective Carl Mørck and his creator, #1 international bestselling author Jussi Adler-Olsen. Now, Mørck is back. He's settled into Department Q and is ready to take on another cold case. This time, it's the brutal double-murder of a brother and sister two decades earlier. One of the suspects confessed and is serving time, but it's clear to Mørck that all is not what it seems. Kimmie, a homeless woman with secrets involving certain powerful individuals, could hold the key—if Mørck can track her down before they do.
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CNET's Charlie Cooper got a call one day from the IRS -- or so the caller claimed. But it was an all too common social-engineering scam. And you could be next.
The IRS is said to be data mining Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other sites for info that could come handy in audits.
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I love my dog, Monster (#3)! He is my third Akita, my third Monster.
People always ask me why I would give my dog the same name as my past dogs. Well, it's because I never want to feel like my dog has left me. He's been here with me all along. He was never gone; he will always be here. I also know the difference in each Monster's personalities. Yes, they are different but my dog, Monster, never left me.
Pets can help their owners overcome depression, sadness and loneliness through their companionship and unconditional love. They seem to possess the natural ability to help you relax and enjoy life more.
Sharing your life with a cat or dog seems to definitely help your mental health. A study conducted at Australia's University of New England found that people who own feline friends may experience fewer psychiatric disturbances than those without cats. I'm sure the same could be proven about dogs. I also found that 95 percent of the people who love cats or dogs are kinder and nicer people. Therefore, I feel closer to them quicker and my guard is lowered sooner.
According to a Chinese proverb, dogs have so many friends because they wag their tails, not their tongues. Unconditional love is what we seek as human beings. Our pets give us that, and nearly always it comes right from the start. Unless an animal is in recovery, in a rescued situation or have been caught in the wild, they stand ready and waiting with open hearts to love us.
Through the unconditional love of our pets, we learn what true loyalty is, what true acceptance is and what true companionship is. This unconditional love is a true gift: one we may not always deserve but one that is always there.
Sadly, many people have never known what it feels like to share true unconditional love between other human beings. Many have become disillusioned at what they thought was unconditional love, only to find in the end that there were indeed conditions in place that were not met. In fact, except in the case of a parent's instant and lasting unconditional love for their child, nearly all human relationships begin with conditions in place before we trust other human beings with our hearts. The unconditional love of adults for other adults generally is a gift of the heart that is opened and offered over time as trust, respect and character are observed and friendship develops.
What I realize in unconditional love is that if you never had it you won't understand it and be able to give it. If you don't know how it feels and what it is, how are you supposed to give? So many people go out there looking for the unconditional love but have no idea what it is. It is sad, but it is a good start to have a pet around to understand what the unconditional love feels like.
Unconditional love from our pets comes directly through the grace of love. When they pass away, we sometimes miss them more than we miss our human loved ones, and we often grieve more deeply for their loss. Why? Because they loved us unconditionally, and there is perhaps no one on Earth who imparted to us that highest form of love, that most spiritual form of love, or perhaps called it up from within our own hearts, than our beloved pet. They call us to love another in that amazing, unconditional way.
Every day I am so grateful and happy that Monster is in my life, loving me unconditionally without wanting anything in return. How lucky I am to have his love!!!


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Jimmie Giles: Legally Eligible for FULL Disability Benefits
In one of the most public displays of just how far the Bert Bell/Pete Rozelle Plan and its overpaid NFL lawyers will go after a retired player during the process to access his earned disability benefits, US District Court Judge Ellen Hollander (District of Maryland) submitted her final 39-page ruling that very clearly details the many violations and fuzzy interpretations that the Plan and its lawyers have used over the years. Jimmie Giles (1977 – 1989: Oilers, Buccaneers, Lions, Eagles) had originally been awarded his Inactive Total & Permanent benefits (now called Inactive B) and the Plan and the NFL's lawyers chose to aggressively deny his claim for Football Degenerative Total & Permanent benefits (now called Inactive A – got that?), leading to disability attorney John Hogan's appeal on Jimmie's behalf. The NFL's law firm, Groom Law Group, publicly displayed some of the most egregious abuses of power and personal attacks on behalf of the Plan – all in their normal course of business-as-usual. At one point, they even tried to use the fact that Jimmie was "overweight" and it was pointed out to them that Jimmie's teams had certainly never considered him overweight in his position as a tight end during his entire career! The Plan had been amended a few years ago to automatically accept an applicant's Social Security designation as being Disabled, yet they continued to question and argue Jimmie's actual "disability" going so far as to declare him still able to do "sedentary work" – as was also the case in Dave's (and many others') disability applications over the years. And their own Plan (the lawyers') Questionnaire to their "neutral doctors" also continues to ask if a player was totally disabled as the Judge noted in her ruling.
It's been a long wait for Jimmie and his family as they struggled to make ends meet during this drawn-out appeals process that dragged on through the summer after a lockout, a new CBA and everything else that went by over the past two years. But Judge Hollander appears to have taken a very thorough approach to address each of the arguments posed against Jimmie's already well-documented case. (We uploaded a copy of this final ruling below as soon as it was available.)
One interesting observation: Jimmie Giles' so-called Union, the NFLPA, has been nowhere to be seen at any time during Jimmie's entire application process. No offers of assistance – legal or financial – during what has probably been the most difficult period of his life. In fact, the three alleged "retired players representatives" on the Disability Board had to have voted unanimously against Jimmie's claim in lockstep with the three owners' representatives in order for this case to drag out this far. Why has each member of the Board never been held accountable or sued for their ill-informed rulings? Would any AFL/CIO retiree in a REAL Union ever expect to be subjected to such an abuse of employees' rights?
The ruling is posted on Scribd for easy viewing and to make it available for downloading and printing. You can also click the Enlarge icon in the lower right corner of the menu at the bottom of the viewing screen to go Full Screen for easier reading (just hit the ESC key to close):
Jimmie Giles vs Bert Bell/Pete Rozelle Plan Final Ruling


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Cars > Rayman's Garage
About Rayman's Garage
About me and my passion for cars
My name is Raymond and I live in South Africa.
My love for cars started when I was about 9 when my dad and his friends started building street rods and I got my 1st car all tough I could not drive it yet it was getting build for me it was a Ford Popular with a Jag Diff and suspension set up but as I got older the ride got sold and I got given my dads 1994 Nissan Sentra for my 16th B-Day but I was not allowed to use it till I got my license and here in SA you only get it at the age of 18, but that did not stop me when my parents left for work I would steal the car to go to school with it… I had the sweetest ride then at school as then my car had 15" rims, racing steering wheel and 2 x 12" subs so that helped me to get loads of girls….LOL Well from there my love from cars just grew and I always tried to do all mods myself so I could say I did it myself.. well if u want to know anything ells just PM me…..
My first car
Nissan Sentra 1400 Mk3 1994
My dream car
Shelby Gt500
Car clubs I'm in
Team Zion & Fueltopia
- Type of racing: Drag & Drifting
- Driving song: Enter the Ninja
- Car movie: Gone in 60 Sec
- Car magazine: Spped & Sound
- Car game: Forza 3
— Profile last updated: Aug 29, 2011
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This Car Club is a firm beliver in having fun but in a safe inviroment, thier is a time & a place for every thing.So If your going to race -Race the Strip not the Streets- One life lost is one to many!We believe in giving back to the community! When the Club has Car shows everyone is welcome to...
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To all my Motortopia friends! WOW!! It's been a long time since I have been to Motortopia! Seems I have been spending a lot of time on Facebook these days. Check out my STRONG KEEPSAKE IMAGES Fan Page on Facebook Also be sure to check out my NEW IMPROVED website Looking for a GREAT CUSTOM...
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- Aug 13, 2010 at 9:57 am
- Hey dude how are you man? I haven't been on much summer time here, busy work travel schedule, anyhow hope all is cool in your world!
- Aug 11, 2010 at 4:17 pm
- Hey Ray - thanks for stoppin' by my garage (; Yeah - gotta love our projects. there's always something to do, even if you think you're done - LOL See u round.
- Jul 15, 2010 at 2:53 am
- Thanks for the compliment on my 2002 Formula. It looks like you have some nice rides of your own! Thanks for sharing!
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Friday night I started to get excited coz then it only hit me the next day I will be finally fitting some 17" rims on my Hyundai Accent Hatch SR!!!! Here are pic's of them...
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Rumor Roundup: Artsy's Art Basel Bust and the $50,000 Tip That Wasn't
Basel Bust? Artsy's invite for its Art Basel party this year–thrown by Chanel–was positively littered with enticing cohosts. "On behalf of Carter Cleveland, Larry Gagosian, Wendi Murdoch, Peter Theil & Dasha Zhukova, we invite you to a beachside barbecue on Wednesday, December 5th in Miami Beach," the invite said. Perhaps too enticing. "I ended up not going because it was such a shit show," said one would-be guest. The tipster blamed the venue, noting that "the same thing happened last night at Amfar. It was a mess trying to get into the after party and there were 400 people waiting outside and inside it was a crowded mess."
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The meeting for this month will CHANGE (one month only). We are meeting on THURSDAY, August 14, 2014. We will meet, as usual, at To Bee Or Not To Bee at 7:00 PM.
1. Tim Brod has agreed to discuss re-queening hives – something many of have had to do this year. He will also discuss honey extraction and qualities. I know some of you are wanting to enter into the various contests at fairs and festivals. Don't forget the Honey Jubilee next month (more on that later).
2. For those members who want to bring a sticky board for Varroa mite inspection: Please, coat your sticky board with a substance the mites will stick to (Kristina mentioned Crisco at the last meeting, others have mentioned vegetable oil – sprays may be too thin) and leave it in your bottom board for 48 hours. This way we will all be the same. We will bring out the magnifying glasses so everyone attending can tell what they are looking at. Bring your glasses as well. We will also discuss ways to treat before winter sets in.
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2. Here We Go
3. A Friend Like You
4. Just Like A Rockstar
5. Reach For the Sky
6. I Can Do Anything
7. Bananas
8. Music (Keeps Me Movin')
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10. Loco Legs
11. Get Up And Go Go
12. Another Perfect Day
13. Shine
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