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The FIA Institute has chosen the 19 drivers who will take part in a three-day shootout to decide who will make it onto the organisations inaugural Young Driver Excellence Academy. The shortlist is made up of young talents from all over the world, including competitors from Bahrain, France, Spain, Israel, the UK, Estonia, Norway, the USA and New Zealand.
Amongst the 19 are a number of current series champions, including the titleholders from Formula BMW Europe, the F4 Eurocup series and ADAC Formel Masters. They are joined by event winners from the Super 2000 and Junior World Rally Championships and a number of drivers with Formula One testing experience.
"This is a trial year for the Academy programme but we are already thrilled by the positive response we've received so far, said Richard Woods, FIA Institute Director General. We are pleased to be able to help young competitors at this important stage of their development and to do so in a way that ensures that safety is always at the forefront throughout their careers."
Only 10 of the shortlisted drivers will be chosen to join the academy programme. To succeed they will have to demonstrate their ability over three days of driving and non-driving assessments. Of the final list of drivers chosen to take part, at least one driver will be selected from each of the FIA Institute's five funding regions: North, Central and South America; Western and Northern Europe; Central and Eastern Europe; Middle East and Africa; and Asia and Oceania.
The FIA Institute has teamed up with former Formula One star and two-time Le Mans winner Alex Wurz and former World Rally Champion co-driver Robert Reid to lead the academy selection process and training programme. At the selection event, which will be held from February 6-8 in Melk, Austria, they will lead exercises designed to evaluate fitness and performance, media techniques, teamwork and psychology.
I am delighted that so many young talented drivers have applied to participate in the first ever FIA Institute Academy, said Wurz. It demonstrates that this type of training, focussing as much on the classroom as on the track, is highly desirable for young competitors looking to develop and progress their careers in motor sport."
Reid added: "It is great to see so many applications from such a diverse background all over the world. We're really looking forward to meeting those selected for the shootout in Austria and putting them through their paces."
The primary goals of the academy are to prepare young drivers to compete at the pinnacle of the sport; to increase skills in the area of driver and road safety; and to actively promote the principles of safety, fairness and responsibility both on and off the track. The academy programme is fully funded by the FIA Foundation, and managed by the FIA Institute, as part of the Motor Sport Safety Development Fund's Young Driver Safety Programme.
"The Academy programme aims to ensure that our future stars are not just quick but also have the education and attitude that you need to succeed at the very top level, concluded Professor Sid Watkins, FIA Institute President. Alex and Robert have done just that and their contribution is invaluable to this important project."
The driver shortlist:
Kevin Abbring, 21, Netherlands
Hamad Ahmed Al Fardan, 23, Bahrain
Paul-Loup Chatin, 19, France
Albert Costa, 20, Spain
Alon Day, 19, Israel
Philipp Eng, 20, Austria
Robin Frijns, 19, Netherlands
Adam Gould, 23, UK
Timmy Hansen, 18, Sweden
Egon Kaur, 23, Estonia
Andreas Mikkelsen, 21, Norway
Josef Newgarden, 20, USA
Norman Nato, 18, France
Alexander Rossi, 19, USA
Jan Skala, 19,Czech Republic
Richie Stanaway, 19, New Zealand
Molly Taylor, 22, Australia
Stoffel Vandoorne, 18, Belgium
Joni Wiman, 17, Finland
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Apparently a New Jersey woman who had the gall to think for herself, refused unnecessary surgery and then proved it .by delivering a healthy baby vaginally. The baby was subsequently taken away by social workers because the mother had refused a cesarean not because she was abusive.
According to Strollerderby:
"A trial judge had already found the parents abusive and neglectful for their decision not to abide by doctor's orders – even though court documents also showed the baby was "in good medical condition upon her vaginal delivery."
The second court says the surgery refusal (the basis for the whole case) doesn't even matter. When the Division of Youth and Family Services showed up after the call from the hospital (over the C-section refusal), they say they found out V.M. had undergone twelve years of psychiatric treatment before the baby was born. The mom won't reveal what kind of treatment, so they say that's enough to go on – she's got the potential to abuse and neglect her child.
So with no allegations of actual abuse to the baby, based on a woman's refusal to have a perfectly healthy child cut out of her womb, the courts are pawing through her medical history for anything they can use to back up a decision they made . . . wrongly."
If you think this is an isolated case, then I implore you to read Pushed by Jennifer Block. Anyone who is pregnant, might become pregnant, knows a woman who may become pregnant, has daughters, has granddaughters, knows a woman, is a woman or cares about people should read this book.
There are other stories exactly like this one recounted in Pushed. A medical police state is a reality in modern obstetrical America. This is just one of many reasons why I would never, ever consider giving birth (as a healthy, low risk patient) in a hospital today.

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A summer with Seurat: evening hours opening with concert by Eva sur Seine
This summer, the Kröller-Müller Museum is devoted entirely to the exhibition Seurat. Master of pointillism. To give as many visitors as possible the opportunity to see the exhibition, the museum is organizing four special open evenings, on 12 & 26 July and 16 & 30 August. On these days the museum will remain open until 20.30 hrs and the visitors are treated to a concert in keeping with the exhibition, in the Rietveld Pavilion in the sculpture garden.
Eva sur Seine (12 July, 19.00 hrs in the Rietveld Pavilion)
Eva sur Seine is a recent gypsy jazz project of the Thomas Baggerman trio and Eva Scholten, for both real jazz-enthusiasts and a more pop-oriented audience. Among other venues, the group performed at: Festival Django Reinhardt in Samois sur Seine (FR), Breda Jazz Festival, Blue Balls Festival, Luzern (CH) and Django á Liberchies (BE). Youtube: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVqn2w1STr0.
The open evenings are taking place thanks, in part, to the Municipality of Ede. Catering is available, but visitors are, of course, free to bring their own picnic. For the open evening with a concert, all you need is a valid admission ticket for De Hoge Veluwe National Park and the Kröller-Müller Museum. This year, the extensive programme 'A summer with Seurat' will replace the Sweet Summer programme. Please visit www.krollermuller.nl/seurat for the full programme.
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Ah, the holidays… yep, Veteran's Day is here! Have you thanked a veteran lately?
If you live in Charleston you probably know someone currently in the armed forces or you know one of our honored veterans. Regardless of your political affiliation and take on current international politics, keep in mind that these people work hard to secure our freedom. (So go ahead and exercise your freedom of speech, but remember who is fighting for or has fought for it... and while your at it, say thank you!)
A Little Bit of History…
1918 The Great War is over! World War I was originally called the Great War, which ended in an armistice and peace treaty on November 11 at 11AM. One year later, President Wilson declares that November 11th will be known as Armistice Day!
"To us in America, the reflections of Armistice Day will be filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country's service and with gratitude for the victory, both because of the thing from which it has freed us and because of the opportunity it has given America to show her sympathy with peace and justice in the councils of the nations." - President Wilson
1938 Armistice Day is a national holiday.
1941-1945 …another Great War, WWII
"I know not with what weapons World War III will be
fought, but World War IV will be fought with
sticks and stones." - Albert Einstein
1950-1953 The Korean War
1954 Armistice Day becomes Veteran's Day to honor all of the American veterans.
Veteran's Day Events in Charleston:
8th Annual North Charleston "Tribute to our American Veterans" Event @ the Naval Base Memorial at Riverfront Park.
Wednesday, November 11, 2009
Patriot's Point is honoring the veterans from November 7th -11th with a variety of different events, such as Living History Groups, Vintage Vehicles, a Veteran's Parade, and memorials. Check out their website for more information.
There are plenty of things to do for Veteran's Day! If you're looking to get involved and help out your community, consider volunteering in Charleston's VA hospital. They depend on people to sit and visit, write letters, or even take the coffee cart around. No time? The VA hospital also accepts donations such as eyeglasses, books, and cash donations. Check out their website for more information!
Don't forget to honor your vet with a Free Veteran's Day ecard!


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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 21, 2006 CIVIL DEFENSE SIRENS MALFUNCTION The Oahu Civil Defense Agency is investigating what triggered at least two civil defense sirens today. There was no emergency, but the siren sounded at about 12:35 p.m. and phone calls poured into the OCDA offices and 911. Another siren in the Harold Buckle, OCDA communications officer, said most of the calls for the first incident were from East Honolulu, although reports were received from people who heard the sound in It's possible other sirens were triggered and that is being checked out, Buckle said. Oahu Civil Defense can activate and turn off the sirens remotely. The siren on Wilhelmina Rise is one of the older ones on -30- Media contact: Harold Buckle, OCDA Communications Officer, 523-4121 |
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The Blood Type Diet Archives Volume 1
Posted By: Peter D'AdamoDate: February 13, 1997 at 17:12:15
In Response To: RH factors (Marlene Dziegeleski)
Dear Marlene,The Rh system, unlike the ABO, is a true "Blood type" in that it does not appear anywhere outside of the red blood cells. The ABO system, is found on the RBC's, but is actually more abundantly found in the digestive tract, hence the significance with regard to diet. Because you were born O Rh- you did not invoke an antibody reaction from your mom's immune system (this would have been different had you been born Rh+)
The Zone protocol, (as also with Atkins) tends to work better in type O's, this is true. However neither take into effect the individuality even found in type O, such as the special responses to lectins, etc. The Zone diet has some very employable features if you are type O; by the way. I think it can best be described as "if you are type O, you will be more negatively impacted by being out of the zone, than the other types." Other blood types can also use many of the Zone principles to some effect though.
I would do the exercise protocol for type O, at least 35 minutes 5x weekly, plus the O diet, for 4-6 weeks. I think you will be happy with the results.


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Creative England now offers two strands of film production funding for both feature and high-end TV drama. Scroll down or click the buttons above to see the details of the two funds available.
Our Lottery-based Production Fund has doubled from £500,000 to £1Million for 2014/2015.
Our West Midlands Production Fund (WMPF) invests in the production of feature films and high-end TV drama from companies based in the West Midlands as well as from producers looking to establish a base to film in the region.
To apply to the West Midlands Production Fund click here. You can download a set of guidelines here or via the resource section below.
We've made an additional £3m of investment available to feature films and high-end TV drama for 2015, and have also significantly revised the guidelines, opening it up to more projects than ever before.
As well as increasing the maximum investment per project to £1,000,000, the Fund will now offer a mixture of debt and equity and can accept matched co-investment from both private and other public sector sources including BFI, BBC, C4 and the Enterprise Investment Scheme (EIS) on terms to be agreed.
Principal photography has just been completed on Spooks: The Greater Good with Shine/Kudo and Pinewood. The Call Up, based entirely in the West Midlands. is currently shooting. The sci-fi genre film, financed by West Midlands Production Fund, private equity and Altitude Films will deliver to buyers in 2015.
The Fund has previously supported projects as diverse as the Nativity films, documentary One Mile Away (winner of Best British Feature, Edinburgh
International Film Festival 2012), high rating TV series Line of Duty and Emmy nominated and Golden Globe/BAFTA award winning Dancing on the Edge.
West Midlands Production Fund Update
The Creative England Production Fund is targeted at feature films with budgets of up to £2 million from up-and-coming talent or from established directors looking to experiment with innovative approaches. We're particularly interested in projects from regionally-based filmmakers or which have a strong regional voice.
We are looking to support around three to five features per annum over the next four years, with production awards of up to £200,000 per project.
Submit an Expression of Interest to the Creative England Production Fund.
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CyberMotion Changing the philosophy of motion control
CyberMotion offers a complete range of motion products designed specifically for the entertainment industry.
Star Events Group, the first UK purchaser of the new CyberMotion™ C-Trolley & C-Track system from XLNT's UK sales partner Lift Turn...
The latest additions to the XLNT CyberMotion™ range, the CyberHoist II™ and C-Trolley™, will be showed at Showtech 2013 in Berlin.
Join us from 18 till 20th of June for a live presentation in Hall 1 at Booth A55.
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Whether establishing new stands or seeding bare or thin spots in fields seeded earlier this year, this is the prime time frame for late-summer seeding of forage crops, says Mark Sulc, Ohio State University Extension forage specialist.
He lists the following key management steps for successful summertime forage establishment:
1. Apply lime and fertilizer according to a soil test. Since the stand will be used for several years, ideally the soil test should have been taken within the past year.
2. Control problem perennial weeds ahead of seeding. Be careful with herbicide selection because some have residual soil activity and will harm new forage seedings if proper waiting periods are not observed. Be sure to read the labels of any herbicides being considered.
3. Plant new perennial forage stands as soon as possible in August. Seedlings require at least six to eight weeks of growth after emergence to have adequate vigor for winter survival. In northern Ohio, plant during the first two weeks of August. In southern Ohio, plant by Aug. 30. Later planting may work, but there is greater risk for failure and the stand may have lower yield potential next year. The new stand should have 6-8" of growth before a killing frost. Slow-establishing species should be planted as early as possible. Fast-establishing species like red clover, alfalfa and orchardgrass can be seeded up to the dates listed above if moisture is present. Kentucky bluegrass and timothy can actually be seeded 15 days later than the dates listed above.
4. It's risky to place seeds into dry soil – there may be just enough moisture to germinate the seed but not enough to get the seeding established. Either plant soon after a rain when soil moisture is adequate, or when a good rain system is in the forecast.
5. No-till seedings conserve moisture and can be very successful provided weeds are controlled prior to seeding. Remove all straw from fields previously planted to small grains. Any remaining stubble should either be left standing, or clipped and removed. Do not leave clipped stubble in fields because it will form a dense mat that prevents good emergence.
6. If you're going to use tillage, don't over-till and be sure to prepare a firm seedbed. Loose seedbeds dry out very quickly. Deep tillage is not ideal for late summer seedings. A cultipacker or cultimulcher is an excellent last-pass tillage tool. The soil should be firm enough that your boot leaves a print no deeper than 3/8" (you can bounce a basketball on it).
7. Plant the seed shallow (1/4-1/2" deep) and in firm contact with the soil. Carefully check seeding depth, especially when using a no-till drill. A drill with press wheels provides the greatest success with summer seeding. Broadcasting seed on the surface without good soil coverage and without firm packing is usually a recipe for failure in the summer.
8. Use high-quality seed of known forage-type varieties from reputable dealers. Cheap seed often results in lower yield and shorter stand life. Check out variety performance trials from your own and neighboring states.
9. Make sure legume seed has fresh inoculum of the proper rhizobium to ensure nitrogen fixation. If the seed is pre-inoculated, check with the seed supplier to ensure the seed was stored under conditions that guarantees viable inoculant.
10. Don't plant new alfalfa immediately after an older established alfalfa stand. Autotoxic compounds are released by old alfalfa plants, which inhibit growth and productivity of new alfalfa seedlings. You can seed in alfalfa in late summer to thicken up a new alfalfa seeding that was made this spring because the autotoxic compounds aren't present in young alfalfa plants.
11. As the stand develops this fall, don't be tempted to harvest it. No matter how much growth accumulates, it's usually best to let the cover protect the new crowns during the winter. The only exception to the no-fall-harvest rule for late-summer seedings is perennial ryegrass. If perennial ryegrass has tillered and has more than 6" of growth in late fall, clip it back to 3-4" in November or early December. Finally, scout new seedings for winter annual weeds in October, and apply herbicides as needed. Winter annual weeds are much easier to control in late fall than they will be next spring.
"By following these guidelines, and with a little cooperation from the weather, I trust you will have a vigorous and productive new forage stand next year that should yield the same as if it had been planted this past spring," says Sulc.


text: Kevin, Thanks so much for adding that functionality to nALFS. Do you have the time to fix/add some other things that the tool could use? Here are some issues if the answer is yes: 1.) Version 3.1 of the DTD provides for a if, then, else set of tags to handle contingencies. It does not work in the code as of yet. Here is part of a discussion. It does also seem that other things in the v3.1 DTD are not fully supported in nALFS 1.1.7. http://archives.linuxfromscratch.org/mail-archives/alfs-discuss/2003-June/003539.html 2.) I submitted an enhancement request here: http://archives.linuxfromscratch.org/mail-archives/alfs-discuss/2003-August/003590.html 3.) The element <base> does not support wildcards. See here: http://archives.linuxfromscratch.org/mail-archives/alfs-discuss/2003-August/003591.html Here is the start of the "How do use wildcards in filenames with nALFS" thread that Neven mentions. http://archives.linuxfromscratch.org/mail-archives/alfs-discuss/2003-May/003460.html I like Gerard's suggestion to see if we can get bash-like commands in there so the profile does not have to be hard coded to a specific platform. Having the ability to pull dynamic information from the host can be quie valuable, especially if the QA/AC team(s) start using nALFS profiles. 4.) More environment variable functions comes to mind. Here is a post about that: http://archives.linuxfromscratch.org/mail-archives/alfs-discuss/2003-July/003566.html and http://archives.linuxfromscratch.org/mail-archives/alfs-discuss/2003-August/003592.html and http://archives.linuxfromscratch.org/mail-archives/alfs-discuss/2003-August/003595.html 5.) The <required> element does not seem to work right: http://archives.linuxfromscratch.org/mail-archives/alfs-discuss/2003-June/003545.html 6.) A bug in how nALFS handles logs: http://archives.linuxfromscratch.org/mail-archives/alfs-discuss/2003-July/003558.html and http://archives.linuxfromscratch.org/mail-archives/alfs-discuss/2003-August/003587.html Thanks James -- --------------------------------------------------------- James Robertson | jameswrobertson at earthlink dot net --------------------------------------------------------- Reg. Linux User: #160424 http://counter.li.org Reg. LFS User: #6981 http://www.linuxfromscratch.org ---------------------------------------------------------


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Hop Over To The Boise Hotel!
Join us for Easter Sunday Brunch on April 20th
Bring your family to our delicious Easter Brunch Buffet at Castle Ranch Steakhouse at The Boise Hotel. On Sunday, April 20th from 10 am to 2 pm, we'll be serving the best local ingredients in all our Easter Sunday delights!
Easter Sunday Brunch at The Boise Hotel:
- Buffet served from 10 am – 2 pm
- Adults – $21.99
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The Problem
Red Flags
Can't take no; wants things ASAP; feels entitled to receive special privileges; always wants to be entertained; is unappreciative, never satisfied, selfish, greedy
The Change to Parent For
Your child learns to consider other people's needs and feelings and recognize that who you are is more important than what you own.
Question: "I focused so much attention on my son that he sees the world as one big catering service just for him. What can I do so he's less selfish and thinks of someone besides himself? Help!"
Answer: The way to bring selfish kids "back to the civilized world" is to stop indulging their every whim and to show them how to consider other people's needs and feelings. It will take patience, energy, and fortitude, but research shows it's actually what makes kids happier and more fulfilled.
Why Change?
Do you have a little princess or prince in your house who feels entitled to luxury and privilege? Does she think only of herself? Does he expect the world to revolve around him? If so, you're not alone. In fact, national surveys show that two-thirds of parents say their kids measure their self-worth by possessions and are spoiled.77 Eighty percent of respondents in a recent AOL/Time Warner poll said kids in America are more spoiled than kids of ten or fifteen years ago, and two-thirds of parents admit their kids are spoiled.78 One thing is for sure: selfish kids are no joy to have around. These critters always want things their way, put their needs and concerns ahead of other people's, and rarely stop to consider others' feelings. And that's because they want you to believe that their feelings are actually more important than the feelings and needs of others.
The truth is, kids don't arrive in this world selfish. Research shows that our children are born with the marvelous gift to care and be concerned about others. But unless we nurture those virtues, they will lie dormant. Research also proves that you're not doing your kid any favors if you allow that selfish streak to continue. Selfish, spoiled kids are found to be less happy and satisfied about life, to have more troubles with relationships, and to have difficulty handling adversity.79 They are also less popular and more likely to be depressed and anxious.80 And they argue more with their parents. Without intervention, spoiled kids are more likely to become less happy adults. So let's roll up our sleeves to squelch this bad attitude and pronto.
Late-Breaking News
Use Discipline That Sensitizes Kids to Others' Feelings
University of Michigan: Martin Hoffman, a world-renowned authority on empathy, aimed one of his most influential studies on selfless kids.81 He wanted to determine the type of discipline their parents most frequently used with their children, and the finding was clear. The most common discipline technique parents of highly considerate children use is reasoning with them about their uncaring, selfish behavior. Their reasoning lessons helped sensitize their children to the feelings of others and realize how their actions may affect others. It's an important parenting point to keep in mind in those moments when we confront our own kids for any uncaring, selfish deed.
Pay Attention to This!
There are two legitimate reasons kids may appear to be selfish or spoiled but are not.
Developmental lags. Young children are self-centered because they are egocentric. They will have trouble waiting and do want their needs met ASAP. As they mature, they will be able to think of others. Also, any child diagnosed with attention or impulsivity deficits will have difficulty "waiting." Solution: tailor your expectations to your child's capabilities.
Emotional lags. Children who suffer trauma, who are depressed or overly stressed, or who have low self-esteem will appear selfish. Their emotional pain hinders them from reaching out to others. Children with Asperger's, attachment disorders, and dyssemia (a term coined by psychologists Marshall Duke and Stephen Nowicki to describe difficulties with nonverbal communication82) will also have trouble reading emotional cues and may seem inconsiderate. Solution: please seek professional help.


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Meet the Demand with an Online Nursing PhD
It is now possible for qualified individuals to get an online nursing PhD from some online universities and colleges. This means that for the first time it is possible to get one of the most advanced degrees in nursing from the comfort of your own home. While there are some restrictions as to who can enroll in these classes, it is an exciting opportunity for qualified nurses everywhere. It is no secret that the amount of money that a nurse can expect to make in a year is dependent on both their level of education and the amount of experience that they have.
Most nurses do not get into the profession because of the money but rather for the chance to be of real help to the people that need it the most. There is good money to be made by nurses that attain an advanced degree. A nurse practitioner can make upwards of 100,000 dollars a year in some settings. These nurses also play a vital role in family clinics and in hospitals. Getting an online nursing PhD is an important step towards really moving a nursing career forward. Many nurses are interested in furthering their education, but sometimes a busy schedule can make that very difficult.
One of the single greatest benefits to online schooling is the flexibility of the schedule. This allows a busy working adult to attend classes at a time that fits into their hectic life rather than having to rearrange everything for the demands of a class. In some cases it may be more affordable to get an online nursing PhD than by attending a traditional school. Not needing to commute to school on a regular basis is a definite plus. With more people realizing the benefits associated with online classes it is no wonder that they are becoming an increasingly popular choice.
Unfortunately there is no way to take every aspect of a nursing education online. The clinical or laboratory portions must still be taken in a traditional environment. This is a small concession when it comes to getting an online nursing PhD. With so much of the schooling available on the individual's home computer, the chances to advance both professionally and personally are within the reach of any person that qualifies to take these classes. With a world of opportunities awaiting a nurse with such an advanced degree, it is no wonder that these classes are gaining ground in the nursing industry.


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Labor and human rights advocate Charles Kernaghan meditates on the world's most dangerous jobs.
BOSTON — Work. Many of us spend most of our waking hours doing it. We seek it out, we need it to pay the rent.
And we often whinge about it.
But is our daily slog really all that bad?
If you're reading this on a computer, chances are you labor in the relative safety of an office, in a chair, in front of a desk, under a protective roof.
You can rest certain that the walls won't cave in; that the air you're breathing won't cause your lungs to seize up; that your clients won't open fire to pilfer the contents of your wallet.
But that's a comfort that many among the world's 3 billion workers lack.
Here's an easy-to-ignore fact: every day, millions of people submit themselves to risks that most urban Americans would consider inconceivable — in the quotidian quest to make ends meet. More than 6,000 die each day in workplace accidents. Many others are injured or sickened.
So exactly what tyranny and abuse do workers suffer to feed their families? What are the world's most dangerous jobs?
GlobalPost asked Charles Kernaghan, director of the Institute for Global Labour and Human Rights. Kernaghan is well-known for his fervent advocacy on behalf of downtrodden workers in poverty-stricken areas of the world, not to mention his antagonistic stance toward the persistence of sweatshop conditions. In 1996, he famously caused Kathie Lee Gifford to cry when he revealed that child laborers in Honduras were making her clothing line. He has been called an "economic terrorist" by some manufacturers.
But of course, one man's terrorist is another's freedom fighter.
The interview has been edited for clarity and length.
GlobalPost: What are the world's most dangerous jobs?
Charles Kernaghan: Right up front I'd put the Pakistan and Bangladeshi shipbreaking — that's absolutely a death trap. I believe that's the most dangerous job in the world.
On top of that, there's agate polishing in India. We worked on a case there with silicosis victims — I mean it just tore our hearts out to see what was going on.
In Bangladesh, there are 4 million garment workers — they're getting starved to death too with pitiful wages, and they're brutally overworked. And there are no health and safety standards. We saw the result of that in the Tazreen Factory fire on Nov. 24, 2012, which killed at least 117 workers. Less than a month later another factory, Smart Fashion, went up in flames.
In China, we recently researched a factory called Kaisi, workers were making drawer rails which open and close the cabinets. Six fingers were severed in one single month among workers producing side rails for drawers. The estimate in China, just in the Pearl River Delta area, is that each year 40,000 fingers are severed or crushed.
Also, in Honduras many divers catching lobsters are dying. They're fighting for every lobster that they can get, that's what they're going to get paid for the season. No professional divers have ever done what these workers have done. They just race to the bottom and then race right to the top, [without decompressing]. On account of that, some of them gets the bends. Some die and some get crippled. They have very rudimentary equipment, but the main problem is that they don't stop — it's unbelievable that they're not all dead.
What is being done to make workplaces around the world safer?
In the developing countries almost nothing is being done. They are a lot of proposals, like the International Labor Organization standards, but these are never implemented.
With the shipbreakers there's absolutely nothing, I mean there are just no health or safety precautions. First of all they're not even contract workers, so that's how they really cheat the workers because they're day-to-day laborers. They get paid very little.
When we were in Bangladesh, a boy named Korshed —15 years of age — was working a night shift, all night long from 7:00 p.m. to 7:00 a.m. during the monsoon season. It was July 17, 2012, when in the middle of the night at 3:00 a.m. a gigantic metal slab fell and crushed this young kid. Killed, dead on the spot. There's no health and safety records whatsoever, the workers are just sitting ducks.
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A refrigerant is a chemical that makes things cold. This article discusses poisoning from sniffing or swallowing such chemicals.
The most common poisoning occurs when people intentionally sniff a type of refrigerant called Freon.
This is for information only and not for use in the treatment or management of an actual poison exposure. If you have an exposure, you should call your local emergency number (such as 911) or the National Poison Control Center at 1-800-222-1222.
Coolant poisoning; Freon poisoning; Fluorinated hydrocarbon poisoning; Sudden sniffing death syndrome
Note: This list may not be all-inclusive.
Eyes, ears, nose, and throat:
Stomach and intestines:
Heart and blood:
Note: Most symptoms result from breathing in the substance.
Seek immediate emergency medical care. Move the person to fresh air. Be careful to avoid being overcome with the fumes while helping someone else.
Contact poison control for further information.
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The National Poison Control Center (1-800-222-1222) can be called from anywhere in the United States. This national hotline number will let you talk to experts in poisoning. They will give you further instructions.
This is a free and confidential service. All local poison control centers in the United States use this national number. You should call if you have any questions about poisoning or poison prevention. It does NOT need to be an emergency. You can call for any reason, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Take the container with you to the hospital, if possible.
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The health care provider will measure and monitor the patient's vital signs, including temperature, pulse, breathing rate, and blood pressure. The patient may receive:
How well a patient does depends on the severity of the poisoning and how quickly medical help was received.
Severe lung damage may occur. Survival past 72 hours usually means the patient will have a complete recovery.
Sniffing Freon is extremely dangerous and can lead to long-term brain damage and sudden death.
Keep all poisons in childproof containers, with original labels, and out of the reach of children.
Wax PM, Beuhler MB. Hydrocarbons and volatile substances. In: Tintinalli JE, Kelen GD, Stapczynski JS, Ma OJ, Cline DM, eds. Emergency Medicine: A Comprehensive Study Guide. 6th ed. New York, NY: McGraw-Hill; 2004:chap 180.
Duenas-Laira A. Freon and Other Inhalants. In: Shannon MW, Borron SW, Burns MJ, eds. Haddad and Winchester's Clinical Management of Poisoning and Drug Overdose. 4th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Saunders Elsevier; 2007:chap 95.
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TOYING AROUND: Star Wars, Spider-Man, Batman '66 & More!
Sat, May 10th, 2014 | Category: Comic Books
Hasbro and Sideshow celebrated May the Fourth with new Star Wars announcements, and Marvel also had some big reveals for fans.
Is Marc Webb Stalking Kraven For "Spider-Man" Villain?
Tue, May 6th, 2014 | Category: TV/Film
"Amazing Spider-Man 2" director Marc Webb identified Kraven as "interesting" among the many classic foes he'd like to see onscreen.
Lou Ferrigno Claims a New Hulk Film Will Follow "Avengers: Age of Ultron"
Fri, May 2nd, 2014 | Category: Comic Books
The star of the "Incredible Hulk" television series says another solo outing for the Green Goliath is, indeed, in the works.
Jackman '99.9% Sure' He's Finished With Logan After "The Wolverine" Sequel
Thu, May 1st, 2014 | Category: TV/Film
Stressing that his involvement in the Wolverine sequel isn't guaranteed, Hugh Jackman teases a possible "Old Man Logan" adaptation.
Could Fox Bring X-Men, Fantastic Four to TV?
Mon, April 28th, 2014 | Category: TV/Film
Writer/producer Simon Kinberg reveals that Fox is looking to further expand its Marvel franchises, with television being the likely platform.
Frank Gibson Chews on "The Amazing World Of Gumball"
Tue, April 22nd, 2014 | Category: Comic Books
"Tiny Kitten Teeth" co-creator Frank Gibson moves to monthly comics as TV's "The Amazing World of Gumball" comes to BOOM! Studios.
The State of BOOM! With Filip Sablik & Matt Gagnon - Part 2
Fri, April 18th, 2014 | Category: Comic Books
Matt Gagnon and Filip Sablik return to discuss Paul Levitz's BOOM! Studios' role, the Cartoon Network first look deal, "Day Men" delays and more.
Cullen Bunn Fills in "The Empty Man" at BOOM!
Thu, April 17th, 2014 | Category: Comic Books
"The Sixth Gun" & "Magneto" writer Cullen Bunn tells CBR News about bringing his next creator-owned comic "The Empty Man" to BOOM! Studios.
Miskiewicz Conjures up Manhattan's Mystic Protector in "Thomas Alsop"
Wed, April 16th, 2014 | Category: Comic Books
Writer Chris Miskiewicz brings a different kind of magician to New York City in his creator-owned "Thomas Alsop."
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Sat, April 5th, 2014 | Category: Comic Books
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Cook sat out a chunk of games in the 2013 season due to a severe ankle sprain, this after being team leader in receiving.
As far as numbers are concerned, those games cost Cook for the season, and he finished the season with 11 grabs and over 100 yards receiving.
Cook is looking forward to this season.
Prepping for his final season in a J.Z. George uniform, Cook has spent hours in the weight room and has impressed those close to the Jaguars program.
"He's dedicated and has been here everyday," Jaguars head coach Ben Burton said. "He's really been pushing himself."
For Cook, under what he calls "The Burton System," he knows the ball will come his way, and he wants to be prepared for it.
"I've gotten stronger," he said. "That ankle injury really slowed me a bit, so I've worked on getting faster, too."
Cook, who lives in Coila with his aunt Bertha Woodley, said he pulls tires to get stronger and faster and wants to get back to the form he was in last year when he was the primary target for the Jags.
The Jaguars managed to squeeze out five wins on the season and earn a spot in the 2A playoffs. In their new Region 3-2A, the Jaguars fought against a Delta-laden district including West Bolivar, South Delta, Hollandale, Leland and Riverside. J.Z. George would earn the fourth spot in that district before falling in the hands of Calhoun City in the first round of the playoffs.
For Cook, he said this year's team is very fast and expects them to be in the mix of teams in the 2A playoff picture. He said Burton's new system is a good one that players have definitely bought into.
"We're a better team this year," Cook said. "Players are stronger, and we have speed. We have several that run in the high fours. Now, with everyone on the same page, we will be one of the teams that teams will know about. We proved that last year."
As the days draw closer to the start of summer practices, Cook said he will continue to work and become one of those unstoppable players.
"I want to play at the next level," Cook said. "I'm healthy, and I have something to prove. With my confidence right now, I want to be the best receiver out there."


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2012/13 Champions Leaque Day2 Round-up
A brief round-up from Wednesday's Champions League action from around Europe:
Bayern Munich v Valencia (2-1):
Bayern Munich produced a dominant performance here on Wednesday in their Champions League opener to beat Spanish opponents Valencia 2-1 in what was a repeat of the 2001 Champions League final which Bayern had won on penalties. Bastian Schweinsteiger gave Munich the lead in the 38th minute and then Toni Kroos doubled the advantage after 76 minutes for the 2012 finalists. Nelson Valdez pulled a goal back a minute into injury time.
Braga v CFR Cluj-Napoca (0-2):
Two of Braga's former players returned to haunt them as CFR Cluj claimed the spoils with a 2-0 win in the Champions League group stages. A classy brace from Brazilian striker Rafael Bastos sealed victory in the first half with Mario Felgueiras in sparkling form between the sticks to keep his former employers at arm's length. Braga controlled possession throughout at the Estadio AXA but finished the night bottom of Group H, while Cluj top the mini-league having scored one more goal than Manchester United, who beat Galatasaray 1-0.
Celtic v Benfica (0-0):
Celtic failed to get their Champions League campaign off to a flying start as they were held to a goalless draw by Group G rivals Benfica at Parkhead on Wednesday. After an absence of four years the Hoops had been desperate to announce their arrival back in the competition with a win. But they had to settle for a point against the Lisbon side in a match where clear cut chances were few and far between.
Chelsea v Juventus (2-2):
Juventus stunned Champions League holders Chelsea as Fabio Quagliarella's late strike rescued a dramatic 2-2 draw at Stamford Bridge and ruined Oscar's command performance for the Blues on Wednesday. Oscar marked his first start for Chelsea with an impressive brace that included a stunning solo effort to fire Roberto Di Matteo's side into a 2-0 lead before half-time in their Group E opener. But the Brazil midfielder's heroics were in vain thanks to a gutsy recovery from the Italian champions, who reduced the deficit before the break through Arturo Vidal and salvaged a point with 10 minutes left thanks to Quagliarella's clinical finish.
Lille v BATE Borisov (1-3):
A remarkable three-goal salvo in the first half gave BATE Borisov a first-ever Champions League win on Wednesday, 3-1 at Lille, to leave the French club facing a huge task to rescue their campaign already. Aleksandr Volodko, Vitali Rodionov and Edgar Olekhnovich all found the net for the Belarussian visitors, who had failed to win in 12 previous attempts in the group stage of the competition. And while Aurelien Chedjou reduced the deficit for the home side in the second half, their subsequent pressure failed to produce another goal and their first group-stage game in their impressive new stadium turned out to be something of a damp squib.
Man Utd v Galatasaray (1-0):
Michael Carrick's first European goal in three years saw Manchester United start their Champions League campaign with a 1-0 victory over Galatasary at Old Trafford on Wednesday. It was far from the convincing performance that manager Sir Alex Ferguson had asked of his players as their Turkish opponents twice hit the woodwork and failed with two very strong penalty claims. United also missed a penalty for the third consecutive game, with Nani failing with a second half effort which would have brought United some much-needed breathing space.
Shakhtar Donetsk v FC Nordsjaelland (2-0):
A double from Armenian midfielder Henrik Mkhitaryan gave Ukrainian giants Shakhtar Donetsk a 2-0 win over Danish Champions League debutants Nordsjaelland here on Wednesday in their opening Group E match. Mkhitaryan's double — one in each half — took his tally this season to 11 goals in 14 games in league and Champions League.
Barcelona v Spartak Moscow (3-2):
Barcelona had to come from behind to get their Champions League campaign off to a winning start as two goals from Lionel Messi helped them beat Spartak Moscow 3-2 at the Camp Nou.


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Husky Stadium isn't just a stadium — not for the countless fans and former and current players, at least.
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Jurors about to consider the charges against a defendant are instructed to presume a defendant is innocent. The prosecution must prove a defendant is guilty of the crimes hes been charged with, not the other way around. That presumption of innocence is a brick in the foundation of American law, and yet it is not specifically written into the U.S. or Alabama Constitutions. This programs examines that presumption, including the case of an Alabama man charged with sexual crimes against children. The defendant says he was immediately treated as guilty in some media reports. Nationally, the Duke Lacrosse, O.J. Simpson, Richard Jewell and most recently, the Michael Vick cases were all grist for the media mill. Were the defendants afforded that presumption of innocence or treated as guilty from the beginning? Well explore the question of guilt and innocence with a potential Alabama jury pool is there bias against defendants? And should reporters and the general public join jurors in presuming innocence? Well talk with journalists and journalism students, with defense attorneys and prosecutors, about whether the media sometimes creates a presumption of guilt for Alabamians charged with crimes.


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6 Inch Industrial SAW Open Frame Touchscreen MonitorsLBT-0651OTEAS | 6.5 Inch SAW Serial LED Open Frame Touchscreen Monitor LBT-0651OTEASU | 6.5 Inch SAW USB LED Open Frame Touchscreen Monitor Caltron's LBT-0651OTEAS(U) is an industrial 6.5 inch surface acoustic wave (SAW) touch screen LED backlit open frame monitor that comes with two touch interface options, either an RS232 serial or USB touch interface option, to make integrating easier for any application. Caltron understands that certain industrial applications might require a certain kind of touch interface to accommodate the needs of a control panel or keypad. What reasons would a person use a saw touch screen monitor? There is actually an abundance of applications that are catered to the public and in those types of applications, such as a photo booth or Kiosk, these locations that are open to the public will likely require a touch screen monitor that is durable and rugged enough to withstand the abrasions and tortures that the screen can be put through. Surface Acoustic Wave Touch Screen Monitors are made of a durable substrate glass and is typically more vandalism resistant than most other types of touch glass. This 6 inch monitor is bright enough to be utilized greatly for both outdoor and indoor environments. Since the brightness of this screen is rated at 800 nits brightness, it is almost considered a high bright, sunlight readable monitor without the added cost. This small form factor touch screen monitor is a great space saver and can be easily designed into any application. With this small and sleek design, integrators are given more leeway and room to work with when trying to design in the unit into an enclosure. With the chassis of the unit remaining consistent throughout the life of the touch screen, there is no need for designers to worry about unit replacements, should one fail or if one needs to be replaced. There is a wide variety of uses that the 6" LED SAW touch screen monitor can be used for. A few applications or projects that the open frame touch screen can be used for are small form Kiosks, instrumentation panel displays, photo booths and quite possibly Automatic Teller Machines (ATM). All units are created with a rugged metal chassis. Specs
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Against the backdrop of the significant and sacred Carnarvon Gorge in Queensland, I yarn with Uncle Fred Conway, an Elder of the Bidgera people and Ranger at the Gorge. Fred talks about growing up on a mission, why he returned to the gorge and his hopes for a reconciled Australia.
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January 6, 2014 by Jesse Lonergan
Filed under NBM Blog, New Releases
Here a few versions of the cover for my upcoming book. Covers do not come easily for me. Perhaps it's all in my head, and I just get myself all wound up and stressed out thinking, "This cover has to be awesome; otherwise no one will bother to pick the book off the shelf." Attempting […]


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- Minor Bug Fixes- Application size optimization
App Description
"Finjan" is literally translated from Arabic as "cup" but it is understood that it is specifically a coffee cup.The Finjan App is a most unique coffee experience. This App lets you actually flip your cup using the motions while holding your hand held device.
The Finjan App is a beautiful way to see into a cup of coffee and find something new, everyday.
Devoted to coffee with the emphasis on the culture of Arabic coffee, The Finjan App brings to you an age old experience that you may or may not know of. To the unknown, allow this app to introduce to you a daily ritual for many coffee lovers and see what you have been missing.
The information contained in The Finjan has only ever been passed on by word of mouth … until now.
This age old culture of reading into a finished Arabic coffee cup has been practised over the past 500 years. Some truly inspirational images have been found in many a coffee cup.
See what design is left in your coffee cup with The Finjan App.
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An underage alcohol sales sting busts 7 businesses throughout Louisiana and East Texas.
The Caddo Sheriff's Office Youth Services Division conducted an underage alcohol operation over the weekend. Thirty-five businesses were checked, and seven citations were issued for violations, said Caddo Sheriff Steve Prator.
The following is a list of people who were issued summonses for unlawful sale of alcohol to persons under 21. Also listed are the businesses where the violations occurred:
1) Sheharyas Khan, 43, of Shreveport, Kwik Pantry #2, 15585 Hwy. 1 in Vivian;
2) Ollie Eddins, 64, of Vivian, Bayou LaFouche Country Club, 7931 Hosston-Vivian Road, Vivian;
3) Lee A. Stapleton, 53, of Shreveport, Relay Station, 10281 Hwy. 1, Shreveport;
4) LaShunda Anderson, 34, of Deberry, Texas, Relay Station, 9110 Hwy. 79, Greenwood;
5) Marquieta Luster, 27, of Waskom, Texas, John Henry's First and Last, 11650 Hwy. 80., Greenwood;
6) Sidialy El'arby, 36, no address available, Triple JJJ Travel Plaza, 8311 Springridge Texas State Line Road, Keithville; and
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So I am returning home at night and decide to stop at the local 7/11 for a coffee since I was falling asleep. I had never been to this particular one before. It was about 11 o'clock at night and the parking lot of the store was filled with the usual gangstas. So I park my car and walk inside, go straight for the hostess pie and then to the coffee machine. I notice this guy shadowing me so I kept my distance from him as much as I could. As I was filling up the coffee, I heard, "Is that a gun in your belt?" in a strong Arabic accent. I turn around to see a 6' tall really skinny guy standing in front of me with a security badge on. Then he asked me if I was an undercover cop. I said no. I told him I had a CPL to carry a weapon and that he should get one too if he wants to be safe in that neighborhood. Apparently he was an unarmed security guard which is a bad idea to be working the night shift at a 7/11 surrounded by gangs.
I went up to the owner to pay and asked him in his language what an unarmed guard would do if BGs came in with guns. He replied back to me in Punjabi that he hadn't thought of that. He told the guard I was ok and to leave me alone. All this concern when the entire store was full of gangstas who looked way more dangerous than me.
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Mixed-Berry Cream Parfaits
- 3/4 cup fresh blueberries
- 3/4 cup fresh blackberries
- 3/4 cup fresh raspberries
- 2 cups Yoplait 99% Fat Free Creamy Vanilla or Creamy Strawberry yogurt (from 2-pound container)
- 2 Nature Valley Roasted Almond Crunchy Granola Bars (1 pouch from 8.9-ounce box)
Divide berries among 4 parfait glasses or dessert dishes; top each with 1/2 cup yogurt.
While granola bars are still in the pouch, break into coarse pieces with hands. Sprinkle granola pieces over fruit and yogurt. Serve immediately.
Recipe reprinted by permission of General Mills. All rights reserved.
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Sleeper Sofas for Small Spaces
November 8, 2012 by Ann
Filed under Sofa Studio
Have you ever walked into someone's small apartment or studio loft and thought to yourself, "Where's the bedroom?" A lot of people who are downsizing now or looking for ways to design their space to accommodate overnight guests find that a sleeper sofa is the answer to all their problems.
Most sleeper sofas are extremely uncomfortable. The mattresses are thin and the coils or bars that support the mattress can be felt from any angle. The Simplicity Sofas EnduraEase sleeper is different and is an innovative air sleep system that turns any of our mid-size sofas or 3-seat full-size sofas into a luxurious bed for you or your guests.
For a small apartment or one room loft, the Simplicity Sofas sleepers are the perfect answer. By day, the couches serve as primary seating, where you can relax after work or on the weekend with friends. When it's time to say good night, the couch transforms itself into the perfect queen-sized sleeper sofa in minutes.
This is also a perfect solution for a home office environment, where space is limited. This sleeper provides overnight guests with a remarkable 20 inch deep queen-size air bed mattress that sets up, tears down and stores away in minutes with no tools.
Rest assured, you or your guest will get the good night sleep you deserve with this incredible option for small spaces from Simplicity Sofas. Have a question about our mid-size sofa or queen-size air sleep system? Give us a call or leave your comment here.
Others may have the same question as you!
Furniture Ideas for Your Small Sunroom
November 1, 2012 by Ann
Filed under Sofa Studio
A small sunroom is perhaps one of the most challenging areas to decorate in a home. There are many reasons for this and most of them relate to size restrictions and theme. Most people like to decorate their small sunroom in a particular style and this means that the furniture must also follow a similar theme. Traditional furniture choices usually get dismissed early simply because they are either too large to fit into the small sunroom or, because they do not keep with the feel and decor of the room.
This is the reason that many people end up going with cheap wicker furniture or outdoor options in their small sunroom. Fortunately, there are small sunroom furniture options out there that offer you the comfort of a traditional small sofa, while still keeping with whatever theme you decide upon.
For a small sunroom, you should first nail down the function of the room. It makes no sense to pick the furniture or even the decor before you know how you wish to actually use the room. Are you planning on using the room as a green room of sorts? In other words, are you going to keep live plants in the small sunroom? Is the sunroom going to be used as a getaway for your family? Is comfort or space more important to you? How many people do you think you will entertain in your sunroom most often? All of these are questions that you should consider before choosing your furniture for your small sunroom.
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About the Company
December 9, 2009 by Ann
Filed under Sofa Studio
In November, 2007, a few weeks before our current recession began, Simplicity Sofas opened its factory doors with No sales, No backlog and No commitments and a brand new product that nobody had ever heard of. In the recession the furniture industry has been one of the hardest hit sectors of the economy. Hundreds of well known companies closed down or moved overseas. Small furniture businesses were particularly hard hit. Defying these industry statistics, Simplicity Sofas has grown quickly and profitably. The company has never taken a loan and has no debt.
This year we are on target to hit $1 million in sales. That may not seem like much to other manufacturers who can sell more than that in a single order to a large retailer. Simplicity Sofas, however, does not sell to retailers, wholesalers or distributors. Every order is shipped direct to an individual consumer. That's nearly 800 individual orders annually.
The most important part of our phenomenal success in this harsh economic environment is the loyalty and enthusiasm of our customers. There are hundreds of testimonials about our products and service on blogs and other web sites. We are also extremely proud that we have now shipped our furniture to more than 1500 individual customers over more than 3 years and have never received a negative review. That does not mean our customers never have any complaints or problems. It does mean that when there is a complaint or problem we take care of it.
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"Kid-Proof" Fabrics
November 2, 2009 by Ann
Filed under Design Studio
Got Pets or Children? Most people do.
Do you live where your children and pets run around inside and outside? If so, you know how time consuming it can be to clean up after them. Most of our children and furry friends like to enjoy the same comforts of home that we do by napping or playing on our sofas and sometimes, accidents happen.
Simplicity Sofas offers "kid proof" fabrics specifically engineered for people who don't want to worry about dirt or stains on their sofas or couches.
Originally created for health care facilities where cleanliness is mandatory, the engineers at Microfibres, Inc. (an American fabric manufacturer) came up with an exclusive process for binding a permanent protective coating into the fibers of the fabrics. The protection does not wear off like spray-on fabric protectors. In factory tests the only stain that could not be removed with soap and water was mustard.
We ran a test in our Showroom on our Altima Sand "kid-proof" fabric (an off-white color) to see how stain-proof it was. We drew one line with a ballpoint pen and then another line with a thick, black new permanent marker. We allowed both stains to set for about an hour. We then tried to clean the stains using liquid hand soap and a paper towel. The ball point pen ink came out in a few seconds.
The permanent marker stain was almost completely gone after 5 minutes of scrubbing. The stain proofing is built into the fibers. You do not need the spray-on fabric protection with the microfiber "kid-proof" fabrics. We do highly recommend the spray-on fabric protection for the cotton fabrics.
Even if you don't have kids or pets, these fabrics are wonderful solutions for high traffic areas like the den or family room, where people aren't always careful about where they spill things or where they rest their feet to watch TV. "Kid-proof" fabrics can be your solution to these problems. If an accident should occur, these fabrics clean easily with a little soap and water and dry very fast.
Here are just a few examples of our "kid-proof" fabric swatches that you can order online today!
Remember, if you are looking for a sofa or small couch and have pets, children or a high traffic room, "kid-proof" products are a great solution. If you have any questions, please feel free to call us or post your questions here for others to read.
Take a Trip Inside Your Home & Our World.
June 16, 2009 by Ann
Filed under Design Studio
A living room should be designed to bring people together. It is a pleasant landscape or portrait that allows you to paint an unique view of yourself and create a space where others want to visit. Your space and the way you choose to decorate it says, "This is me and this is where I want to relax and spend quality time."
What do you think about your space? Let's take a take a trip inside your home, your style and your color and our world of options.
Do you live in a one-room studio apartment, a warehouse loft or a challenging small apartment where you need to make use of every inch of your interior? Just remember that your style and selections of color for your canvas make all the difference in the world.
Style and Substance Matters. Let's look at a few options.
Studio Apartments
If you are moving into a studio apartment, some people choose sleeper sofas. Sometimes there just isn't enough space for everything like small couches, chairs, tables, bed and other items. A sleeper sofa is a great space saving option as the piece is not only a full-size sofa which allows for maximum seating for guests when they arrive, but it is also a place for you to sleep comfortably when they leave.
Our sleeper sofa option is unique and allows for maximum seating space in a studio apartment and optimum sleeping arrangements for you. (See Sleeper Sofa option here) Place a couple of storage ottomans in front of the sofa for extra seating and/or storage. If you place tray tables on top of the ottomans, they can double as cocktail tables for you or your guest. When you are ready for bed, move the ottomans to either side of your sleeper sofa, easily transforming them into nightstands. Or slide the ottomans to the end of the sleeper sofa and pull out your favorite book from the storage compartment. Our innovative air sleep system will keep you dozing off to a peaceful sleep night after night.
Keep the colors of the walls and the fabrics of your upholstery complimenting, yet contrasting, as this adds drama to any small room. If you are allowed to paint the walls and considering new apartment furniture – – contrary to popular belief; paint the walls last! It may be a bit harder to do this, since the space is so small. But I recommend selecting your fabric and accessories first and backing into the wall color last. It's easier to repaint than reupholster …
Warehouse Lofts
Are you redecorating your loft?
If you have the luxury of an open and airy space in a warehouse loft, laden with wood or brick as your backdrop, place a couple of small couches facing each other so you can see and interact with your invited guest. You can also add the storage ottomans to double as cocktail tables between the two sofas and keep a good scrabble game and conversation going.
Even if you have limited space in your loft apartment, floating a small couch in the middle of the loft will give you the extra seating you need to watch TV or chat with neighbors that pop in.
Do you have a roommate, but still want your own space in the living commons? Consider arranging a couple of chairs and a half near a large window away from the floating sofa. Place an accent table or bunching tables between the two chairs. This gives you and your housemate your own places to relax in silent comfort of the warm sun or, share conversation without having to share the small sofa. You can add a storage ottoman to the end of each chair and you both have your own space for magazines, books or laptops.
If you are lucky enough to have the original cement flooring in your loft, make sure you creatively paint it and accent with throw rugs which in and of itself creates separate spaces in a warehouse loft.
Small Apartments
Are you downsizing to a small apartment? Or are you moving from your studio apartment into a tiny bit bigger space to accommodate a new child or relative? Where do you put all the stuff? Even though there are lots of possibilities with both scenarios above, (see studio apartments and warehouse lofts ideas above), small apartments can be the most challenging, but still offer plenty of options.
Depending on your particular space, one thing you need to consider in a small apartment is your interior room measurements. There are a lot of options from Simplicity Sofas to fit EVERY need. When it comes to small apartments, our loveseats, small apartment sofas, chairs and full-size sleeper sofas will fit up your narrow stairs or elevator and through any door. Just have a pretty clear idea of where to place the items once they get there.
Space planning is so important. Our apartment sofas are very popular for this scenario. Don't forget to place a chair in the room and throw contrasting colored pillows on the sofa to make the room come alive. We have all these options and more and welcome your phone call to discuss your particular project.
I have always been a proponent of the "two loveseats facing each other" concept. It allows for maximum space in a small apartment and if you have a roommate or someone else living with you, you each have your own place in the living room to relax without sitting on top of each other or bringing in uncomfortable futons. Forget the futon! And don't forget, storage ottomans and/or nesting tables which are always popular ideas for decorating and maximizing the small apartment space.
Wall color, upholstery color and properly-sized placement of mirrors and artwork are all important in a small apartment. All, if chosen and placed accordingly will make the room look and feel larger.
So take a trip inside your home and around our world! You don't need to feel like you're living in a bubble. If you do feel this way, let's discuss and share a few options in this blog and some inventive ways to maximize your space, creating an artful environment unique to you. We would like to hear what you have to say! Also, click here to tell a friend to sign-up for our e-newsletter!
If you have any questions or comments, "This is the Place to Talk about Your Space." Check out some of our other concepts, ideas and comments from previous e-newsletter readers and post your comment here.
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