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With such a wide selection of handicapped conversion vans for sale, those in the market are sure to find one that meets their needs. More than that, though, comfort and safety are equally important. Luckily, you can find convenience, comfort and luxury in handicapped conversion vans.
There are many conversion dealers out there that will help you locate and/or create the best van for your lifestyle and budget. Of course, it would help if you knew a bit about the conversion process.
First of all, you want to make sure you have enough space—this can be ensured by a lowered-floor and raised roof. You'll also want to make sure you have enough room for wheelchair access. In terms of space, you will want to make sure that you have plenty of headroom and enough room for proper seating when the wheelchair has been loaded. Modifications must also be made to the doors to allow easier access and enough headroom for the handicapped individual to enter and exit the van.
Handicapped conversion vans can also be made for luxury as well as the needs of your lifestyle. These conversion options include, but are not limited to: CD/DVD players, premium seating for maximum comfort, air and heating controls in the back, and custom paneling and accents. These options are proof that handicapped conversion vans don't always have to be only about necessity; they can allow you to ride in style, too!
Some of these conversion features can be found in pre-converted vans. By purchasing a pre-converted handicapped van, you are going to save money on the maintenance, but you must be sure that you aren't simply settling on something that isn't 100% right for you just to save a bit of money.
When it comes to searching for handicapped conversion vans that you plan to fully customize, you should always have a good idea of what sort of budget you have available. You'll be most please with your handicapped conversion van when you can make your budget and your essential needs together.
With modern-day air travel, most people haven't experienced the wonder of train travel. Canada offers some of the most breathtaking scenery in the world, and a first-rate way to see it is to take a train ride. Trains offer riders a chance to sit back, relax, and enjoy the beautiful scenery without the worries of driving or the hassle of flying. Whether the trip is a quick jaunt between cities, or a tour of the entire country, the Canadian rail systems present numerous travel options for those wanting to get around this friendly North American country. Riders can imagine themselves back in time, when train travel was chic, and everyone waited for their cue from the conductor: All aboard!
History of Canadian Railroad
Canada is a country that was built on its railway system. Because the country boasts some of the toughest terrain in the world, settlers could only establish themselves in areas where, at first water travel, and then train travel allowed them. Canada incorporated its first railway system in 1832. This incorporation was a venture between Champlain and St. Lawrence railroads, and construction of the rail system was completed in 1836. Numerous other railroad projects followed suit, some even connecting with northern U.S. railway systems. Unfortunately, these railway systems were shoddily constructed and managed, and the Canadian government took over the failing systems after WWI. Fortunately, the Canadian citizens understand the importance of Canada's railway system and pay additional tax to keep them afloat.
The History of Canadian Railroad
Significant Dates in Canadian Railway History
Major Canadian Railways
The two major Canadian railways are the Canadian National Railway Company, which runs its trains on 14,096 miles worth of track, and the Canadian Pacific Rail Company, which runs trains on 7,961 miles of track. The remaining Canadian railways are referred to as regional or shortline railways. These trains run smaller routes and some offer localized services. Tourist trains travel on all tracks throughout the country.
The Atlas of Canada's Rail Transportation Infrastructure
Canadian National Railway Company
Canadian Pacific Rail Company
Major Train Stations
The major cities in each Canadian province have centralized train stations to facilitate the passengers who use the railway system daily. Visitors to British Columbia will find major train stations in Vancouver, Victoria, Courtenay, Prince Rupert, and Prince George. Alberta travelers will find the major stations in Edmonton and Jasper. The aptly named Saskatoon Station is the Saskatoon province's primary train station. Manitoba boasts major stations in Winnipeg and Churchill. Those visiting Ontario will find stations in Toronto, Ottawa, and Niagara Falls, among others. The French-speaking province of Quebec houses larger train stations in Montreal and Quebec City. Those visiting the Atlantic side of the country will stop in Moncton and Halifax. Canada also has numerous smaller station stops in between the major ones.
Primary Canadian Train Station List
Canada by Rail Train Station Map
Canadian Railway and Tourism
Modern-day commerce has flourished on the train tracks, and Canadian tourist trains offer visitors the chance to see the entire country in ways they never imagined. These tourist trains offer packages for just about any occasion. Travelers wanting to see Canada from coast-to-coast can book a scenic train route across the country. There are weekend getaways for those just taking a few days from the real world, and, yes, this is Canada, so ice hockey train packages are available that take fans from one game to the next.
Canadian Tourism Website Train Information
Canadian Rockies by Rail; Jim Gullo -- CBS News
Canadian Vacations by Rail
Trains and Disabilities
Travelers with disabilities shouldn't fret; Canadian trains are prepared to accommodate visitors with special needs. This includes travelers who require mobility assistance, special meals, and those traveling with companion animals. Each train company is different, so travelers should discuss their needs with the service provider prior to making reservations. It is not likely, however, that a visitor with special needs will not be accommodated.
Rail Assistance for Travelers With Special Needs
Rail Adapted Transport Information
Kids and Trains
Kids who love train rides will also enjoy traveling Canada by train. Kids can learn about the very trains they are riding in, the tracks they are riding on, and the scenery they are viewing from the train all while enjoying the trip. Many tourist trains offer children's videos, literature, and games that kids can play during the train ride. Most trains also have Wi-Fi access, so children can play interactive games to learn about trains on the computer while en route. Children can also learn about the variety of animals they will be able to see from the train's windows, including elk and bears.
Rail Safety and Kids
The Kids Site of Canadian Trains
Play The Adventure Train Canadian Train Game
Facing Disabilities
A person can become disabled through an unexpected illness, deteriorating medical condition, or in an accident. This sudden change will dramatically alter the life they once led. Everything will be different, even the sense of self. Losing control of bodily functions or dealing with limited mobility can cause depression and a severe feeling of grief. These are all normal emotions and they must be examined and dealt with in order to accept a new way of life. The truth of the matter is that things will be different but different doesn't have to mean bad. Accepting the loss and meeting the challenges head on can ensure a positive and healthy outlook. A strong support network and organizations are there to help individuals adjust to their circumstances.
Dealing with Grief and Loss
Losing a part of yourself is a frightening and overwhelming experience. It is perfectly natural to feel a great deal of grief and anger in your experience. You are mourning the life you once had and you are forced to deal with new changes which can make you angry. These feelings will be intense and strong, allow yourself to feel them. These sorts of changes force people to change their self-image which isn't easy. A support system is vital to healing; seek the help of a licensed counselor, doctor, or friends and family.
Every situation is different. But disability can bring on a variety of concerns for the future. Financial questions must be addressed: Will you receive disability? Can you continue working? Do you have medical care? Medical expenses? It is important that you discuss these important questions with your support system. There are organizations that will help you and your family make decisions about the future. As you look forward it is important that you set realistic goals for yourself. Focus on the things you can do and begin adjusting to your new life tools (walkers, wheelchairs, conversion vans, ramps). Understand your new limitations and work on ways to manage daily activities. An occupational therapist can help you adapt to your new situation which can provide you with a sense of independence and freedom.
Changes to Expect
Disabilities and handicaps require home and lifestyle accommodations. It is imperative that the home be safe and accessible. There are a few important home factors to consider when preparing for a newly disabled or handicap person.
A wheelchair does not fit through a standard door size. Standard doors are usually 28 to 32 inches wide. A wheelchair and some walkers usually need at least 36 inches of space. Switching out door hinges for hinges designed for wheelchairs can give you an extra few inches. If you need more space talk to a licensed contractor. Switch out any standard door knobs for levers which will be easier for someone with limited hand mobility. Examine the home, if there are any steps or stairs it is crucial that you install ramps. Examine the flooring of your home. Thick carpet can be difficult for wheelchairs, consider changing out carpets for wood, laminate, or tile flooring.
Disabled or handicap individuals will have an easier time showering if a walk-in shower is installed. If this is not financially possible, install a shower chair. It is also helpful if you replace all standard toilets with handicap toilets.
Depending upon the disability, the use of a mobility aid might be necessary. Walkers, canes, or wheelchairs will all help to improve mobility and function. Discuss with your doctor which aid is better for your particular situation.
Being disabled doesn't mean you are confined to your home. You can still have the added freedom of driving. There are plenty of handicap accessible vans, all with equipment designed for you to drive. There are a plethora of options depending on your particular disability.
Moving Forward
Being disabled or handicapped is a difficult challenge for anyone. Talk to others, there are occupational therapists, counselors, doctors, friends, and family who will all help you to rediscover your life and happiness. Do not isolate yourself. Focus on adapting to new tools, whether it be mobility aids, a conversion van, and ramps. All of these accommodations will make your life easier. Make sure to take time to care for yourself emotionally. Focus on your spiritual, mental and physical health. Express your emotions to your support system and seek out the help of different organizations.
The following links can serve as resource guides for dealing with disability.
Adjusting to Disability – Information on how to cope emotionally when dealing with a disability.
Masters in Counseling – Top 100 counseling resources on the web
How to Deal with Paralysis – Information on dealing with paralysis and the loss of muscle power.
Financing An Accessible Home – How to retrofit a home to be accessible while staying within a budget.
Emotional Adjustment – How to adjust emotionally when having to use adaptive equipment.
The American Association of People with Disabilities – Support and information for people with disabilities.
Designing Accessible Communities – A nonprofit organization that promotes education about accessibility.
Disabilities – A website connecting the disabled community to opportunities and information.
Disability Resources – Resources on numerous topics including conferences, assistive technology, and more.
Disabled American Veterans – A nonprofit organization dedicated to building better lives for disabled veterans.
Independent Living – A website promoting the self-determination of people with disabilities.
The National Organization on Disabilities – Promotes the participation of Americans with disabilities in every aspect of life.
Through the Looking Glass – A nonprofit organization that offers training and services for families dealing with disabilities.
World Institute on Disability – An organization dedicated to eliminating barriers to social integration and increase employment.
National Dissemination Center – Information on disabilities in infants, toddlers, children, and youth.
The Impact of Childhood Disability (PDF)– Information for parents struggling with children suffering from disabilities.
Coping With Disability: A Challenge At All Ages – An article discussing how to cope with disabilities regardless of age.
Stigma of Disability – An article on understanding and coping with the stigma that comes along with disabilities.
Dealing With Disability – A day by day guide to dealing with a disability.
Nearly 2 million Americans living outside an institution use a wheelchair or a scooter for mobility. When addressing various ways home interiors can be modified to improve independence for people who are mobility-challenged, it is important to note the difference between two terms used frequently, especially within the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) of 1990. Accessibility refers to a building, a facility, or a site into which a physically-disabled person may enter. Adaptability means how flexible interior elements of the home, for example, kitchen sinks, bath and shower areas, even closets, can be modified depending on the resident's degree of disability.
An average adult wheelchair, according to ANSI (American National Standards Institute), can be up to 50 inches long and up to 32 inches wide. The average seat is 20 inches high, and the armrests are about 30 inches from the floor. There are wheelchairs made for sport usage; the seat is slightly lower and wider than the average wheelchair. Consequently, the reach capacity above the head is lower than the average model.
The adult wheelchair requires 60 inches of space to make a 360-degree turn. A minimum of 36 inches is required for clear hallway passage, and at least 32 inches for doorways. The doorway threshold should be less than 1/4" off the floor. Where door handles must be pulled to open a door, there should be at least 18" of clear space. Door handles should be no higher than 48" from floor or ground level. They should be operable with closed fists, which is why a popular choice is a lever-type handle. If door mats are present at doorways, they should be no higher than ½-inch, and all edges should be securely fastened to the floor.
Toilet seats should be no higher than 19 inches, and bars for grabbing and lifting should be no higher than 36 inches both behind and next to the toilet. Sink rims should not exceed 34 inches high, and again, a closed fist should have no trouble turning the faucet on or off. Bathroom, and for that matter, ALL mirrors should be hung with the bottom edge at no higher than 40 inches. Bathrooms and halls must have a minimum of 36 inches width, free from all obstructions, and should include a circle, or "T" that is 5 feet in diameter to that the individual in the wheelchair is able to make a 180-degree turn. Hardwood floors are ideal but if there is carpet, it should be a low pile, tight-weave type.
Light switches and other wall-mounted controls should be no higher than 54 inches for a sideways reach; if accessed by a forward reach, controls should not exceed 48 inches in height. Table and counter tops should be between 28 and 34 inches in height. The area for knee placement should be a minimum of 27 inches in height, at least 30 inches in width, and a depth of 19 inches.
Such modifications may add to the cost of a new home construction; according to ADA, it should add between 3 and 10 percent.
Most homes will require a ramp for access from the outside. A ramp must be at least 36 inches wide, and grade is written in this manner- 1:12, which means that for every inch of incline, or decline, there needs to be 12 inches of length. The ramp must have hand rails that do not exceed 34 inches from the ramp's surface. The hand rails must extend at least one foot beyond the end of the ramp, and the hand rail ends must be rounded, or designed so that they curve downward and reach the floor. At every 30' length, a flat ramp is required for a resting point. The ramp should resist weather and be covered with a material that is both non-slipping, but also does not create difficulty.
For a shower to be accessible by a wheelchair it should be no less than 3 sq. ft. and there should not be a "lip" or curb to hinder entering. In the bathroom and shower, the floor should be an anti-slip material. Safety thermostat devices should be placed on the faucet to prevent sudden, drastic water temperature changes. A hand-held shower head should be installed, and at a level and location that can be easily reached. Grab bars should be present around the entire shower interior.
Living independently includes being able to maintain, even in an emergency situation such as a sustained power outage, or hurricane, etc. If a disaster requires the person in a wheelchair to exit the home quickly, there should be more than one exit, especially if one becomes obstructed. Emergency phone numbers should be kept close to telephones; make arrangements for either neighbors or relatives to check in periodically during extreme situations.
The links that follow provide helpful information and advice on what changes are necessary for accommodating a wheelchair in the home, as well as tips for planning ahead for a disaster.
Disaster Preparedness for people with Disabilities
This gives the individual all the things to think about and how to plan ahead for potential disaster such as a hurricane, tornado, etc.
U.S. Dept. of Veterans Affairs
Here is a list of specifications necessary for wheelchair ramps and for showers to have wheelchair access.
Motorhome Modifications
This site discusses modifications one can make to a motor home to make it more accessible.
Preparing for an Emergency
Especially for those with mobility challenges, this is a checklist for planning for an emergency.
Widening Doorways
On this web page, one of the needs of individuals who use a wheelchair is wider halls and doorways for a wheelchair.
Plan Ahead
Additional tips are found here for being prepared in the event of an actual emergency.
This is a brochure that lists minimum dimensions for hallways, and the diameter of space required to make a turn in a wheelchair.
This site gives step-by-step instruction on how to coordinate a remodeling of a home in order for the mobility-challenged resident to maintain independence.
Rebuilding Together
This is a checklist to note where there are accessibility challenges in the home so that changes can be made.
Accessible Home Design
This site provides some design plans for making a home more accessible for a wheelchair.
Home Modifications
Here is a list of questions to ask in determining whether home modifications are needed to improve accessibility.
Home Changes
This page discusses home modifications that would make a home more wheelchair accessible.
Adaptations for the Home
This provides a thorough look at recommendations for home interior design that make it accessible for wheelchairs.
Everything including the kitchen sink
Here is a site from an individual who requires accessible housing; there are photos with explanations of different features that improve quality of life at home.
Before & After Modifications
This presentation illustrates different types of accessibility modifications that can be made to any home.
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention there are an estimated, "…30,000 people in the United States who have the disease (ALS)." The International Alliance of ALS/MND Associations states that there are, "…120,000 cases diagnosed worldwide each year." Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) is a disease that can affect people of all ages, but mostly strikes people in middle age. ALS affects the motor neurons and causes severe muscle weakness. Individuals with ALS lose control of voluntary muscles in their arms and legs. In addition, a patient may have trouble talking and swallowing.
ALS is also referred to as Lou Gehrig's disease. Lou Gehrig was a famous baseball player of the 1930s who had ALS. The celebrated physicist and cosmologist Stephen Hawking also has ALS. The tremendous successes of these two men in their chosen fields can serve as inspiration for others with ALS. The following are some resources that may be of help to individuals with ALS as well as to the people who care about them.
Resources for People with ALS
Facts and Helpful Information on ALS: Learn about ALS, find information on support groups, and much more.
An Explanation of ALS: Read a descriptive explanation of ALS, the prognosis, as well as treatment information.
The ALS Association: The ALS Association is a national not-for-profit health agency dedicated to fighting ALS through research, patient and community services, public education, as well as advocacy.
ALS Research: Find out about the research on ALS being conducted at the Robert Packard Center.
Information and Research on ALS: Learn specifics about ALS and find some resources regarding ALS research.
MDA ALS Division: Discover facts about ALS, research news, and many more sources of information concerning the disease.
Learning about ALS/MND: Read about ALS/MND (motor neuron disease) and find out more about the work of this international organization.
A Look at ALS: Study some information on Lou Gehrig's disease including what it is, the diagnosis, treatment, and more.
Interview with Stephen Hawking: Look at an interview of Stephen Hawking (who has ALS) to learn about his tremendous accomplishments.
An Examination of ALS: Learn information about ALS from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Also, read details regarding the National Registry.
Hospitals Specializing in the Care of ALS Patients
ALS Clinics: Find the names of clinics that deal with patients who have ALS. This list of clinics contains the pertinent information connected with each one.
Specialty Hospital: Learn about an ALS clinic in Maryland.
An ALS Clinic: Read the details regarding an ALS clinic in Minneapolis.
Lou Gehrig
Biographical Information on Lou Gehrig: Checkout facts concerning the early life of Lou Gehrig, his success in baseball, and his struggle with ALS.
Profile of Lou Gehrig: Look at the successes of Lou Gehrig in baseball and read about his experience with ALS. One interesting fact in the article explains how this beloved baseball player earned the name, "Iron Horse."
Life of Lou Gehrig: Find out the interesting details of Lou Gehrig's childhood, baseball career, and fight with ALS.
The Life and Baseball Career of Lou Gehrig: Discover facts about the childhood, baseball career, and ALS diagnosis of Lou Gehrig.
Facts about the Life of Lou Gehrig: Read a detailed article about the life and accomplishments of Lou Gehrig. Also, read the heartfelt speech Lou Gehrig made to his fans.
A Look at the Life of Lou Gehrig: Find out about the early life of Lou Gehrig as well as his successes in baseball. Also, learn about the lives and backgrounds of Lou Gehrig's mother and father.
Well-Known Individuals with ALS: Learn about the lives of several famous individuals, including Lou Gehrig, who have dealt with the disease of ALS. Among some of the other well-known individuals with ALS were actor David Niven and musician Charles Mingus.
In Memory of Those Who Have Died of ALS
Information on ALS Walks: Choose a state and learn about fundraising walks that help in fighting ALS.
Fundraising for ALS Research: Learn about ALS as well as the efforts of this organization to fight this disease.
An ALS Foundation: Read about the work of this foundation that is striving to help people with ALS.
An ALS Charity Group: Discover details regarding an annual fundraising walk and much more through this ALS organization.
ALS Support Groups: Find a list of ALS support groups in different areas of Michigan.
Resource for ALS Support Groups and More: View a list of cities in the United States, click on a city, and find a support group or other resources related to ALS.
Multiple Sclerosis (MS), also known as demyelinating disease, is an autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system attacks the central nervous system, particularly the brain and spinal cord. Inflammation of the nerves causes damages to the myelin sheaths which surround neurons. Since myelin acts as an electrical insulator, damage to the sheaths inhibits the ability of the neurons to fire properly. MS can affect anyone, but women are more susceptible to it than men. It can occur during any stage of life, but it is most common after adolescence and before 50. While exact figures are difficult to predict, it's estimated that 250,000 to 350,000 people in the United States have MS.
Although MS attacks the nervous system in the same way, there are different types of progression to the disease that have been observed in patients. These forms of MS progression have been categorized into 4 major categories or subtypes:
There are also variants of MS, referred to as idiopathic inflammatory demyelinating diseases that do not conform to any of progression patterns above, but exhibit similar symptoms. It is not clear if they are genuine forms of MS, other diseases, or whether there is a spectrum of diseases in which MS is situated.
Signs and Symptoms
Since MS affects the central nervous system, signs and symptoms of the disease can include anything neurological in nature:
Symptoms of MS occur either in sudden attacks (relapses) or in a steady decline of neurological functioning, or a mixture of both.
There is no known definitive cause of MS, although there are several theories. There may be a partial genetic component to the disease since having a family member with the disease increases one's overall risk of developing it. It is not directly hereditary, however. Some races and ethnicities have greater incidence rates of MS than other, again suggesting that genes play a role in its development. Research suggests that individuals with certain variants of Chromosome 6, which contains over 100 different genes governing the immune system, are more susceptible to the disease than individuals without the variants.
There are also several environmental factors that may influence the development of MS. It's known that the farther one is from the equator, the greater the risk for developing MS. This might suggest that exposure to sunlight and levels of Vitamin D (the "sunshine" vitamin) may be related to the disease. Other environmental factors that may be associated with MS include exposure to industrial chemicals such as solvents, smoking, diet, and stress.
Infections from pathogens, microbes, or viruses are also theorized to be triggers for MS. It is believed that early exposure to certain infections may protect against MS later in life by creating autoimmune responses via antibodies. Individuals who were not exposed to these infections early in life may develop MS later on, triggered by later infections for which they have no autoimmune response. It has been observed that in developing countries, where there is a greater likelihood of exposure to infectious agents during childhood, there is less prevalence of MS. This is known as the hygiene theory, and it suggests why MS develops more in industrialized countries and why the disease usually develops post-adolescence.
As of right now, the most commonly accepted explanation of the disease is that there is a genetic component that may predispose certain individuals to the disease and that unknown environmental factors contribute to the expression of the disease in those individuals.
Since there are many diseases that are autoimmune, inflammatory, and/or neurological in nature, the signs and symptoms of MS are very similar to other conditions. As a result, MS can be very difficult to diagnosis. There have been historical criteria used to establish the presence of the disease, although they relied heavily on outward symptoms of the disease. In 2001, experts in MS revised the criteria for diagnosing MS to include MRI imaging to detect the lesions and scarring associated with MS, although some argue that only biopsy or autopsy can definitively diagnose the disease. The 2001 revised criteria are known as the McDonald criteria and are considered the "gold standard" for diagnosing MS.
There is no known cure for MS, although there are several therapies and medications used to treat the disease. They're used to restore certain neurological functions after an acute attack of MS and/or to prevent further attacks or disabilities cause by attacks. One common treatment right after an attack is the administration of corticosteroids for several days. This has been shown to relieve symptoms in the short term but is not beneficial in slowing the long-term progress of the disease.
When patients show an isolated attack of a single symptom, administration of the proteins known as interferons has shown promise in stopping further progression of the isolated symptoms into genuine MS. Another treatment is a mixture of polypeptides known as copaxone, which mimics the appearance of myelin to the immune system, and if injected daily can help protect myelin by substituting as the target of the immune system's attack response. Other treatments include drugs such as mitoxantrone and natalizumab, which help by suppressing the body's natural immune response.
Since there is no cure for MS, it continues to advance and attack the myelin sheaths for decades after the initial onset of the disease. On average, individuals with MS die 5 to 10 years earlier than those without the disease; 30 years is the average duration of time until death after the onset of the disease. Different subtypes of MS along with the kinds of symptoms and the gender and ethnicity of the patient will all affect the long-term progression of the disease. Over 1/3 of MS patients live past 60, but 2/3 of patients will die from complications of the disease. Rates of suicide are higher in populations of MS patients than the general population.
Links and Resources
If you use the same wheelchair day after day, it becomes a part of you. For this reason, you might want to use that wheelchair to help show off who you are. There are lots of ways to turn a regular wheelchair into one that shows everyone your hobbies and what you like. Simple additions include pockets, spoke guards, flags, stickers, seat covers and lights.
If you attach a pocket to the side of a wheelchair, you can carry around all of your favorite items. A small pocket could be used to hold an action figure, doll or even a cell phone if you have one. A large one could be big enough to fit a laptop computer. Carrying each of these objects close makes sure you always have your favorite stuff around you when you want to use it.
Spoke Guards
Spoke guards not only protect one of the most important parts of your wheels, but you can also travel everywhere with style. Spoke guard art is really cool and there are all kinds of designs out there. There are tons to choose from with pictures of animals, planets and even one with the Wheel of Fortune on it! There are also optical illusions so you can hypnotize your teachers every time your tire spins.
Flags and Streamers
Flags or streamers are fun additions to any wheelchair because they wave around while you move fast. Choosing the right one can also say a lot about you. If you're feeling patriotic, use an American flag. Or if you're proud of your foreign heritage, fly the flag of a different country. Be careful though! If your streamers are really long they could get caught in your spokes or get shut in doorways.
Stickers are also a great way to share your feelings and opinions with your friends and classmates. What's great about stickers is that there are so many kinds. If you look hard enough, you can find a sticker for whatever you can imagine. Stickers can share clever jokes or they can support an organization. Everybody likes music and you can support your favorite radio station by riding around with their sticker on the seat of your wheelchair. Or you can get one with a picture of your favorite cartoon character. There are countless options. Even though you're too young to vote, you could even sport a sticker with a political agenda.
Seat Covers
There are a few different kinds of seat covers. Lambskin ones are really comfortable and can be put in the washing machine with no problem. Another option can include a seat cover with a fun pattern on it. There are tons out there; you just need to know where to look.
One of the newest wheelchair trends is underglow. Some cars (and more recently couches) have colored lights underneath so that they shine a cool glow on the ground below. In order to add underglow to your wheelchair, you will have to have your parents take you to Pep Boys or Autolumination and get LED lights. If you have Christmas lights laying around the house you can use those too. Just make sure to ask your parents first. Underglow isn't only for electric wheelchairs. You can buy battery packs and strap them to the bottom of your chair.
Other Lights
Underneath the wheelchair is not the only place you can put lights. Spoke lights are blade-shaped objects that you can attach to the spokes on your wheel. When the wheel spins, the blades light up and flash. They come in a variety of colors and some even display words or designs that look like flower petals. Each blade needs 3 AA batteries, so make sure you ask mom or dad to stock up.
Of course, all of these cool wheelchair accessories aren't as important as your safety. Be sure that you are handling your wheelchair properly before you get any of them.
Wheelchair safety tips
Wheelchair ramp safety tips
Show this one to mom or dad
Kids on Wheels
Sports and other outdoor stuff you can do in or out of your wheelchair
Some people with dystonia use wheelchairs
Spoke lights
How to Customize Your Wheelchair
Wheels of Fun - Spoke Guard Covers
Spoke Guard Art
Have some fun online with games and crafts from Joni and Friends. You can also share your story
Individuals with disabilities may find it difficult or impossible to complete everyday tasks. Assistive technologies are devices or services that can be used to aid in functions too difficult to complete independently. Any product or equipment that can increase, stabilize and maintain function capabilities for disabled individuals are considered assistive technology. As technologies specifically geared toward children with disabilities foster more productive and positive learning environments, more k-12 schools and teachers should be prepared with assistive technologies.
Ranging from low tech to complex options, there are varied assistive technologies. Books featuring larger fonts, pencil holders, blocks, cartoon symbols and large buttons are all examples of simple technologies. Basic calculators that have been enlarged and handheld typing games are also used within classes. There are also computer accessories such as larger mouse options, touch screens and numeric keypads and keyboards. Assistive technologies at the higher technology range even include computers capable of communication on behalf of a child. From sounds with cartoons to full typing with larger keys, these computers can be invaluable to a child with special needs as they would be able to fully engage in classroom activities.
One of the most important things to consider with assistive technologies is basic lifestyle activities. These are generally taken for granted, but with a little help could make a child feel warm, welcomed and appreciated. The extra time and effort can really save energy for children with disabilities. This allows the student to fully focus in class on what they are capable of, rather than what they are not.
Living with disabilities can be challenging. People who do not live with disabilities may have a difficult time understanding the plight of those who do. The personal stories of those living with disabilities can offer a refreshing perspective on the meaning of life and the triumph of enduring an entirely new way of living. The purpose of this list is to provide a closer, more personalized look at the lives of people with disabilities.
Traumatic Brain Injury
TBI Life – TBI Life is a personal website by traumatic brain injury survivor, Dan Windheim. He has written an article in Arclight Magazine and is the author of a book titled "out of my mind". He has used his traumatic experience to help others cope with traumatic brain injury.
The Fight of My Life – The fight of my life is a personal blog by a traumatic brain injury survivor. The blog features her own personal thoughts about things that are going on in her life.
TBI Warrior – TBI Warrior is a blog by a soldier who is recovering from Traumatic Brain Injury. He documents his daily feelings and struggles and does his best to help others cope with TBI.
TBI Army Wife – This blog is written by an army wife. Her blog's stated purpose is to "create awareness about TBI from a caregiver's perspective". This is an excellent resource for a spouse, partner, or family member of someone living with TBI.
Spinal Cord Injury and Paralysis
Not Sorry Am Happy – This website is written and maintained by Kenneth G. Webb, a survivor of spinal cord injury. Through his website, he offers his personal story of living with paralysis and has sections on his website helping survivors with life management skills such as mobility, bladder management, sexual management, equal opportunity, and accommodation.
Briansterberg.com – This is a personal website created by Brian Sterberg, a man who lives with spinal cord injury (SCI). The author had a bicycle accident that resulted in his injury. He shares his personal story of coping with SCI and shares his accomplishments, goals, and exercises.
Amanda Boxtel – Amanda Boxtel is an Australian native who developed spinal cord injury from a serious ski accident. She was told that she would never be able to walk again. However, through the miracle of stem cell research, she has been able to regain feeling in her legs. She shares her feelings and how she has learned to cope with her disability, as well as how she is healing from it.
Facial Palsy – Facial Palsy is a form of paralysis that affects the facial nerves. In the case of Karen, the author of this blog, her eye would not close properly. She eventually received surgery that would help her with this problem.
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Playing sports is a way to release energy, keep healthy and meet new people. The same is true whether the individual is able bodied or handicapped, young or old. Wheelchair basketball is just another way for individuals to stay active. It was developed during the mid 1940s for individuals injured from World War II. Although it is not the first of its kind, wheelchair basketball is one of the most popular sports for the handicapped. Almost all of the rules and regulations in basketball also apply to wheelchair basketball with a few exceptions. People who are handicapped have different physical and mental abilities therefore a classification process was devised to make the playing field equal. The rules are based from the international system, which makes it easier to play the same sport regardless of where the playing field is located.
The idea of wheelchair basketball was developed during the World War II. During this time, a large number of soldiers and civilians were injured because of the war. They still had a lot of energy but felt trapped and useless in their wheelchairs. Playing sports was a great outlet that made people feel that they could still be apart of something bigger than themselves. In 1946, the United States had six teams playing. By 1948, the first college based team, the University of Illinois Gizz Kids was formed. A year later, a group of students from the same university and Tim Nuggent, the Director of Rehabilitation, formed the National Wheelchair Basketball Tournament (NWBA). Within a few years, the sport had spread to various parts of the globe. In 1960, the sport was first included in the Roman Paralympic Programme, an international sporting event for the handicapped. Wheelchair basketball became one of the most popular sports. The women's division was established in the 1970s. In 1977, the First Intercollegiate Wheelchair Basketball Tournament was held. The first NWBA Junior Division was played in 2008. Revisions to the rules of the game were made less than a year later to accommodate younger players.
Wheelchair basketball utilizes the same rules as able-bodied basketball. The size of the court and ball is the same while a second dribble is not allowed. Traveling violations involve three pushes of the wheel chair without bouncing the basketball. Compared to able-bodied basketball, defending is easier as the chair acts as an additional screen. Some regulations have been created to make the sport safer. The chair, for example, must not have anything sticking out while the footplate should be lower than 11 cm. from the floor. Standard seat heights and wheel sizes are also indicated to make it fair for all the players.
During the first years of the sport, some disabled individuals felt that the sport was too rough. A classification process was developed to make both teams play on equal footing. Before the game, each player is evaluated based on their ability to control their wheelchair, dribble, pass, shoot, rebound and how the person reacts when in contact with other players. Individual players are assigned points between 0.5 to 4.5 based on their abilities. The points of the players on the court must not exceed 14 at any time or the team receives a technical foul. Classifications are based on the rules specified by the International Wheelchair Basketball Federation (IWBF). There are four classes of athletes. Class I and II athletes are unable to control their upper body and need to use their arms to control their sitting posture. With Class III athletes, they are able to turn and lean forward but not from side to side. Class IV athletes are capable of making any movements except lean from side to side.
A moderate level of physical activity helps in improving the health of a person. It does not need to be exhausting but the individual has to do the activity regularly. There are several reasons why physical activity is good for the body. One is that it makes the body stronger, making the person less likely to die prematurely or develop diseases such as diabetes, high blood pressure or even colon cancer. For people that do have high blood pressure, exercising helps lower the levels. The physical activity also helps people to lose weight and keep it at a healthier level. As a player trains and practices, they tone and strengthen various muscles in the body while increasing stamina. In older people, playing sports helps reduce any joint pain or swelling, making them less likely to experience arthritis. Playing sports also makes people feel better emotionally by making them feel less depressed and anxious. Wheelchair basketball is a type of team sport that encourages communication between the players, improving one's social skills. Becoming better in the sport also helps increase confidence. Although wheelchair basketball has many benefits, it is suggested that people consult with a physician before starting any new routine or program.
Studies have shown that people with some form of disability tend to be less involved in physical activity even though it is important for all types of people to stay healthy. Support from loved ones such as family and friends can help in encouraging the person to start exercising or playing sports. The game of wheelchair basketball is designed to help wheelchair bound individuals stay active and remain healthy. It is also a way to meet new people and gain a more positive outlook on life. A 20 minute game each day is all it takes for a healthier, happier person, regardless of age, gender or abilities.
To find out more about wheelchair basketball and how to remain healthy, check the following links:
The History of Wheelchair Basketball
How Wheelchair Basketball Started
Rules of the Game and How to Avoid Injuries
Wheelchair Basketball Rules and Definitions
Classification of Players
Official Player Classification Manual
Benefits of Wheelchair Basketball
Benefits of Keeping Active
Advantages of Playing Sports
How to Remain Healthy and Active
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What is it with Sunderland and strikers these days? And I don't mean the ones who may hold them up in passport control as they return from the Peace Cup in South Korea.
The love-hate relationship with Asamoah Gyan ended a few days ago, with the club recouping their outlay as he signed for Al-Ain in the UAE. I do feel let down by the guy and his agent, as he was part of one of our most dramatic wins in recent times, the November 2010 3-0 rout of Chelsea.
But former manager Steve Bruce ultimately lost his job by not being able to provide consistent goalscoring in the first team, which along with the Darren Bent saga, resulted in what was a real slump for the team in 10 of the 12 months of 2011.
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(Skt., ashtangika-marga [astangika-mārga]; Pali, atthangika-magga); the path leading to release from suffering (duhkha), constituting the contents of the last of the four noble truths. It is one of the thirty-seven limbs of enlightenment (bodhipākshikadharma) and encompasses all aspects of the threefold training (trishiksha). The eight parts of the path are (1) perfect view (Skt., samyag-dristhi; Pali, sammā-ditthi), i.e., the view based on understanding of the four noble truths and the nonindividuality of existence (anātman); (2) perfect resolve (Skt., samyak-samkalpa; Pali, summā-sankappa), i.e., resolve in favor of renunciation, goodwill, and nonharming of sentient beings; (3) perfect speech (Skt., samyag-vāch; Pali, sammā-vāchā), i.e., avoidance of lying, slander, and gossip; (4) perfect conduct (Skt., samyak-karmānta; Pali, sammā-kamanta), i.e., avoidance of actions that conflict with moral discipline (shīla); (5) perfect livelihood (Skt., samyag- ājīva; Pali, sammā-ājīva), i.e. avoidance of professions that are harmful to sentient beings, such as slaughterer, hunter, dealer in weaponry or narcotics, etc.; (6) perfect effort (Skt., samyag-vyāyāma; Pali, sammā-vāyāma), i.e., cultivation of what is karmically wholesome and avoidance of what is karmically unwholesome; (7) perfect mindfulness (Skt., samyak-smriti; Pali, sammā-sati), i.e., ongoing mindfulness of body, feelings, thinking, and objects of thought (satipatthāna); (8) perfect concentration (Skt., samyak-samādhi; Pali, sammā-samādhi), i.e., concentration of mind that finds its highpoint in the four absorptions (dhyāna).
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Today Mini Fighter introduces Power Hellga, the 16th character in CJ E&M's MMO brawler. Faster and stronger than her predecessors and with rage coursing through her veins, she'll be a powerful new contender in this side-scrolling battle royale. To celebrate her awakening, Mini Fighter is hosting a pair of events that kick off today. The new Card Game is a fun gambling minigame that offers valuable rewards, while the Mission Marathon gives players a full week of chances to win prizes just by battling their friends. Jump into the action today!
Power Hellga was raised by nobility, in a wealthy, elegant and seemingly-normal family. However, she has been overcome by an evil urge to bring forth the power of her bloodline. In spite of her beauty and grace, her dark power brings forth enormous energy and powerful magic skills. Starting today, players can meet the new queen of the dark night, Power Hellga!
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Seven Days, 7 Different Missions, and 7 Daily rewards! Any time during the event period, you can initiate your own 7 Day Mission Marathon. Once initiated, all you have to do is log in for 7 consecutive days. Each morning, a new daily mission will be issued, and daily rewards will be provided to all participants. Your compensation will depend on the mission, and difficult missions come with the better rewards!
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For the first time ever, a card game system will be introduced. Using Mifa, the Mini Fighter in-game currency, you can enjoy a simple-but-addictive game of chance. Try your luck, bet your fortune and potentially double your Mifa! Find the Gameble Bot NPC at town and roll your luck!
To accept the Mini Fighter challenge and battle your way to the top, please visit http://global.netmarble.com/minifighter
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Located in Seoul, Republic of Korea, CJ E&M (Entertainment and Media) Games is a global entertainment company dedicated to enriching people's lives through fun, social and massive online gaming. The company currently provides more than 200 game titles to more than 20 million registered players via its portal site Netmarble, a highly popular Korean gaming portal launched in 2001. CJ E&M also operates a direct gaming platform, Global Netmarble in English and service Mini Fighter Online and Uncharted Waters Online since 2009.
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I wouldlove to get rid of Miller, Meech and Ritola. Sign someone like Konopka or Boogard then add like a Nystrom/Winchester type.
could be a reality depending on how the RFA's work out although im sure abby and helm are 100% going to be on the wings next season. Who knows about miller and eaves and if rittola is even in the plans. Meech will be a goner either way.
Holland Looking to sign an Enforcer
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Posted 26 June 2010 - 02:07 PM
At his best he's reckless, at his worst he's dirty... This knee on knee makes Laraque's look subtle.
Point taken; I would not want to see *anyone* in a Wings sweater do something like that.
Posted 26 June 2010 - 02:52 PM
Point taken; I would not want to see *anyone* in a Wings sweater do something like that.
Depends on who they did it too.
Posted 26 June 2010 - 04:25 PM
Most feared heavyweight for sure, but biggest hitter in the league?? I didn't see Boogaard a ton last season, but I wouldn't even call him top 10. He's huge, so when he does land hits they leave a mark. But he so often misses.
But he can create energy, is probably the biggest hitter in the league and the most feared heavyweight. Which is what you want in a 4th line player. He's not the worst hockey player either. He's a better skater than Downey was and Downey managed to spend a full season with us.
Ah. I could see that.
I meant perry and getzlaf would think twice about trying to pull s*** with our stars like running them or trying to fight them with boogaard around.
Honestly I wouldn't want any Wings player to take someone out with a knee on knee hit like that.
Depends on who they did it too.
I know I'm splitting hairs here, but I'd be much more okay with a crosshcheck to the teeth than that. It's not like a crosscheck to the face is nice, but you can mangle a guys knee and end his career with a knee on knee. Losing some chiclets is nasty, but probably not a career ender. There's just something extra cheap about kneeing.
Posted 26 June 2010 - 05:00 PM
Depends on who they did it too.
Well, if it happened to Getzlaf it would still technically be wrong... but I'd laugh and point.
Back on the main point, my ideal would be what GMR and newfy said: a grit guy and a heavyweight. Only thing to do now is see what Holland and co. think, though.
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Posted 27 June 2010 - 01:39 PM
Yeah it would be better for the team to have guys like that but in an interview Nill said he was looking for guys to fill the May/Downey role and that they had some free agents in mind.
As scary as Boogaard is, I think the team would much rather have a guy who fights less and does more. I'd think that one of Asham, Nystrom or Winchester is much more likely.
That tells me they don't wanna spend that much cash on someone like Asham and would rather have more of a straight up enforcer that costs less.
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Will Shiel had four saves for the shutout as Ramapo, No. 2 in The Star-Ledger Top 20, repeated as North Jersey, Section 1, Group 3 champion with a 3-0 victory over Morris Hills in Franklin Lakes.
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The woman who crashed into a Cheboygan school bus while drunk and drove away is facing a maximum sentencing on Friday.
Susan Banister will spend one year in jail and will have a suspended license for five years.
Banister will have to pay more than $1,000 in fines. Part of those fines, $500 will be paid in restitution fees to the Cheboygan area schools.
In May, Banister pleaded guilty to her second offense of operating with a suspended license and operating with a high blood alcohol content.
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There is no question that there are clear guidelines to consider when shopping for a franchise opportunity. There are personal guidelines for you to consider on your end.and there are certain elements you are looking for in the franchisor, too.
Your own personal checklist might look like this:
- I have enough money or can borrow enough money to meet upfront franchise fees and ongoing fees for at least 18 months
- The day to day operations in this franchise are in sync with how I'd like to spend my time
- The day to day management responsibilities are harmonious with my strengths and talents and skills
- The person at the helm of the franchise opportunity is of strong reputation and likeability
- The culture of the franchise opportunity is in sync with my own values and style
- I believe that the future of the franchise opportunity combines vision and practicality
- The structure of the organization, (public, non public, or soon to go public) is one I find acceptable
- I know how many hours I'm willing to invest weekly in the business
Of course there is a checklist regarding the franchisor, too:
- The franchise organization is financially healthy
- The litigation history is acceptable and has been explained satisfactorily
- The organization has had consistent franchise growth
- The organization has a strong Franchise Owner's Association that works in concert with management
- Management shows an openness to new ideas
- Earnings Claims are available and satisfactory, or if not available, franchisees are willing to help you to understand the financial picture
- Franchisor requires franchisees to work the business full time or not. In either case, that meets with my criteria
- Franchisor is clear on its support of multi-unit opportunities or not. In either case, that meets with my long term goals for the business
As part of your Due Diligence, you should also:
- Review the franchise's Uniform Offering Circular (UFOC)
- Interview a varied group of franchisees with a list of pre-designed questions
- Visit a local franchise unit or two
- Visit the organization's headquarters and meet with key management
And while I fully acknowledge the necessity of researching carefully and asking all the right questions.at some point a decision needs to be made.
And the decision, in my mind, comes down to the "Magic Click"
- Does this opportunity feel like the right "fit" for me?
- Do I feel comfortable conversing with management and fellow franchisees?
- Can I see myself becoming a member of this franchise family? A leader within the organization?
- Can I see myself having fun while managing this business?
- Do I see a values and personality fit with the key players?
- Do I see myself growing side by side with this franchise?
- Are my instincts telling me this is the right business organization for me?
For years I put my head together with prospective franchisees who were examining our system for its solvency and its future. My sales team and I answered question after question on their respective checklists.
And here's what I learned for sure: When it came down to the final decision, I often asked my prospects to check into their hearts and to check into their guts. In fact, I reminded them that they had made many big decisions in the past in this way.
Because the truth is this: The partnership between franchisee and franchisor needs to "click!"
And it needs to "click!" for both parties.
Trust me.if there's any magic answer to look for.it's the one about "the click!"
When it's there, you know it, and you have a good chance of working successfully with this franchise organization.
Please give that good thought before you sign on the dotted line.
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The overview paper on the CMIP6 experimental design and organization has now been published in GMD (Eyring et al., 2016). This CMIP6 overview paper presents the background and rationale for the new structure of CMIP, provides a detailed description of the CMIP Diagnostic, Evaluation and Characterization of Klima (DECK) experiments and CMIP6 historical simulations, and includes a brief introduction to the 21 CMIP6-Endorsed MIPs.
A brief summary can be found in the following overview presentation (CMIP6FinalDesign_GMD_160603.pdf) and below. After a long and wide community consultation, a new and more federated structure has been put in place. It consists of three major elements:
A CMIP6 Special Issue will be published in GMD (see here). This special issue describes the new design and organization of CMIP and the suite of experiments of its next phase (i.e., CMIP6) in a series of invited contributions. The description of the experiments and forcing data sets define CMIP6 in detail. The papers provide the required information to produce a consistent set of climate model simulations that can be scientifically exploited to address the three broad scientific questions of CMIP6: (1) How does the Earth system respond to forcing?, (2) What are the origins and consequences of systematic model biases?, and (3) How can we assess future climate changes given climate variability, predictability and uncertainties in scenarios? The special issue will include an overview paper on the CMIP6 design and organization, contributions from CMIP6-endorsed MIPs and descriptions of the forcing data sets.
The CMIP6 Data Request is coordinated by the WGCM Infrastructure Panel
The CMIP6 forcing datasets have been reviewed by the CMIP6 modelling groups and CMIP6-Endorsed MIPs. The final datasets are published at https://pcmdi.llnl.gov/projects/input4mips so that all forcing data are available from one site and via the ESGF. To accelerate the process and avoid unnecessary delays, initially, however, the forcings are made available directly from the experts developing them (please see links below).
All forcing data (land use, emissions, extensions) required for the future SSP-RCPs selected in ScenarioMIP will be made publicly accessible at the SSP database. These datasets will be made available by end of 2016. All forcing datasets are described in the CMIP6 Special Issue and we encourage the community to participate in the open discussion.
See http://www.wcrp-climate.org/modelling-wgcm-mip-catalogue/modelling-wgcm-cmip6-endorsed-mips
The CMIP6 design and organization was finalized at the WGCM 18th Session that was held 8-10 October 2014 in Grainau/Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Germany).
A brief summary can be found in the following overview presentation (CMIP6FinalDesign_WGCMMeeting_150116_Sent.pdf) and below. The final CMIP6 Design, possibly with small modifications to the here presented figures and wording, will be published in a GMD Special Issue together with a description of the CMIP6-Endorsed MIPs and the forcing datasets. This Special Issue will open 30 April 2015.
The DECK which will serve as an entry card for CMIP will consist of the following four simulations: (a) AMIP simulation (~1979-2014); (b) Pre-industrial control simulation; (c) 1%/yr CO2 increase, and (d) Abrupt 4xCO2 run. In addition, the CMIP6 Historical Simulation has been added which will serve as the entry card for CMIP6 and as a benchmark for CMIP6-Endorsed MIPs. The historical simulation (1850-2014) will use the specific forcings consistent with CMIP6 which will be finalized on the timescales laid out in slide 10. The CMIP6 Historical Simulation has been introduced in addition to the DECK to better separate CMIP from a specific Phase of CMIP (see slide 4 for illustration and slide 5 for the main criteria for DECK and Historical Phase X). Both DECK and the CMIP6 Historical Simulation should be run for each model configuration used in the subsequent CMIP6-Endorsed MIPs. Future climate change scenarios will be run as part of ScenarioMIP with a Tier 1 that includes three different scenarios, spanning different possible futures.
The criteria for MIP endorsement have been streamlined and agreed at the WGCM 18th session. They now comprise a single set covering MIPs and their experiments. A timeline towards MIP endorsement and beyond has been agreed. Input to the data request will be coordinated by the WGCM Infrastructure Panel.


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NobleMotion Dance (NMD) is one of Houston's premier contemporary dance companies. Located in downtown Houston, NMD is a Resident Incubator at the Houston Arts Alliance and is currently on the TCA Touring Roster. The company's season consists of three Houston productions a year and tours regularly to New York City. NMD employs two choreographers, two light and technology artists, and ten dancers of varying styles from culturally diverse backgrounds. The company has a broad repertory and remains focused on creating new work that challenges the status quo.
NMD's debut in Houston's Big Range Dance Festival in June 2009 and was met with critical acclaim. Critic Neil Ellis Orts stated, "the company exhibits an extraordinary athleticism…NobleMotion Dance is a name to watch." Invitations to perform as a part of Dance Houston, Weekend of Texas Contemporary Dance, and the JCC's Triple Focus followed shortly after. Critic Nancy Wozny hailed, "NobleMotion emerged as the company to gush about" in her 2010 year in review.
In the fall of 2011, NMD and Jeremy Choate presented an evening comprised of nine interactive light installations. Splitting Night: An Evening of Dance and Light was named by Critic Theodore Bale as the "don't miss it" dance event of the season. In the fall of 2012, NMD once again was met with critical success for Spitting Ether, an "imaginative and exciting" evening of dance and technology. And in 2013, NMD collaborated with Austin band My Education in Collide. The evening was presented in downtown Houston at The Hobby Center's Zilkha Hall. Notably, the company nearly sold out the venue two nights – a feat rarely accomplished by hometown contemporary dance companies.
This past year alone NMD has received over ten positive reviews and articles. We recently presented our work at the prestigious Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. as well as the Ailey Theater in New York City. The organization has enjoyed incredible success with four years of fundraising through the Kickstarter/Power2Give campaigns, raising over $40,000 in donations. And we have just been awarded funding from the Houston Endowment to hire a full-time Executive Director.
In just five years, NMD has distinguished itself as one of Houston's most important dance companies. NMD brings a fresh perspective to our community and our mission of integrating technology with dance is unique to this region. Recently NMD was featured in AAA Texas Journal, a publication of one million, as one of three contemporary dance companies making their mark to help Houston become "The Big Apple of the South."


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History Channel – The Curse of Oak Island – Premier – Jan 5, 2014
History Channel – The Curse of Oak Island – Premier – Jan 5, 2014
Upcoming Airings:
- January 06, 2014 – 02:01-03:00AM ET
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- January 09, 2014 – 11:02-12:01AM ET
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- January 12, 2014 – 06:00-06:59PM ET
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History Channel – The Curse of Oak Island – Premier – Jan 5, 2014
Here is a press release regarding the new mini series to premiere early January 2014 – read on.
New York, NY – December 13, 2013 – In the North Atlantic is a mysterious, and possibly booby-trapped island that has fired the imagination of treasure hunters for more than 200 years. Oak Island could be hiding one of the greatest treasures in history, but no one has ever been able to crack the code of how to get at it. Fortunes have been spent and lives have been lost. A prophecy says that seven people will die before the treasure is found, and six have died in various accidents already. In the new series THE CURSE OF OAK ISLAND, two brothers from Michigan will take new technology and old-fashioned knowhow and attempt to discover what's buried there once and for all. The series premieres Sunday, January 5 at 10PM ET/PT on HISTORY.
No one knows what's buried at Oak Island. Theories range from pirate treasure to Shakespeare's Lost Folios to a priceless religious artifact brought over by the Knights Templar. The myths of the island have proven irresistible to many, including historical figures like John Wayne, Errol Flynn and Franklin D. Roosevelt, who all financed or took part in digs in what's become one of the longest treasure hunts in history.
It all began in the late 1700's, when three teenaged boys were drawn to a strange, man-made hole that would become known as the "Money Pit." As the boys began to dig, they ran into layers of logs every few feet, possibly put there to keep the hole from collapsing and revealing its location. As the story goes, the deeper people dug, the stranger things got. A gold chain, tools, nails, and lots of coconut fibers (the nearest coconut tree is some 1500 miles away) were found, as well as a mysterious and now-missing stone with strange, symbols. Decoded, it allegedly read "Forty feet below, two million pounds lie buried." But the searchers may have unwittingly sprung a trap. The hole filled with water. The leading theory it was fed by a series of intricate underground booby traps linked to the sea. Who would go to such extreme measures to hide something, and what would be so valuable? This mystery has been an obsession for many, but now two brothers aim to find answers.
Rick and Marty Lagina are two Michigan brothers who grew up in a working-class family that believed in the American dream. Rick became a postal worker, while his younger brother Marty earned a small fortune in the energy business. At an early age, Rick read an article about Oak Island and became obsessed with the legend. Knowing what it meant to his brother, when Marty made his fortune he decided to buy the rights to much of the island so they can try and solve the mystery together.
Using modern technology and good old American know-how, the brothers will search the island for treasure. In the past, many strange artifacts had been found. Evidence of deadly booby-traps, man-made beaches and the list goes on and on. Is it all a lot of smoke, or might something be there? The clock is ticking. The search is expensive, and the brothers need to find the truth before they either run out of money – or one of them falls prey to the tragic curse that has already claimed six lives.
THE CURSE OF OAK ISLAND is produced for HISTORY by Prometheus Entertainment. Kevin Burns serves as executive producer for Prometheus. Matt Ginsburg and Mike Stiller are executive producers for HISTORY.


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The fire company was on the scene for 50 minutes and the ambulance was in service for 1 hour and 50 minutes.
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WARREN - A man whose body was found at his Second Street S.W. home Monday night died from a gunshot wound to his neck, police said.
Warren Police Lt. Jeff Cole said police are investigating the shooting as a homicide - the city's second of the year.
Warren police found the body of Rodney F. Fletcher, 45, of 423 Second St. S.W., at his home around 10:50 p.m. after receiving a call from a woman whose name has not been released.
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Warren police found the body of Rodney F. Fletcher late Monday at this home on Second Street.
As of Tuesday, no arrests had been made and Cole said there were no suspects. Police were releasing few details and the police report did not provide much information.
However, Cole said police do not believe Fletcher's death was related to the stabbing of two men and shooting of another hours later near Trumbull Homes on the city's south east side
Sherry Hamner, who lives across the street from Fletcher, told Tribune Chronicle newspartner WYTV 33 News, "There was a lot of people out here real late and they brought him out and put him in the ambulance and everything. But he was a nice guy.
Hamner said she has lived in the area for the past eight years, and said it used to be a quiet community.
"I think it's getting worse, it really is. It's getting worse," Hamner said.
Attempts by the Tribune Chronicle to reach Fletcher's family were not successful.
A woman whose telephone number is listed on the police report under "reportee" declined to give her name, denied she is a relative and said she did not have any information about Fletcher or the circumstances of his death. However, she confirmed she came into his house Monday night and found him shot.
On Tuesday, no one answered the door at Fletcher's house or any of the homes nearby in that neighborhood.
The Trumbull County Coroner's Office made the ruling on Fletcher's cause of death after an autopsy was performed Tuesday. Police suspected that Fletcher was using alcohol and drugs at the time of his death, according to a police report.
Police said Fletcher has had run-ins with law enforcement.
According to court records and Tribune Chronicle archives, Fletcher was convicted five times of felony cocaine possession between 2001 and 2009, and was sentenced to between six months and two years in prison.
In 1997, he was sentenced to 11 months in prison after being convicted of cocaine trafficking. In 1994, he pleaded guilty to misdemeanor assault.
Meanwhile, police continue to investigate the Jan. 1 shooting death of Cory Blackwell at the former Sunset Lounge on East Market Street.


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How to Achieve a Speedy Workflow
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I often envy photographers who shoot for fun and don't have the pressure of clients waiting for their images. Not only can they take as much time as they like to review and process their images, but they can also play with the latest Photoshop actions and generally experiment with postproduction techniques. Unfortunately, that's not so viable if you're running a photography business where time is money.
In my day-to-day life as a wedding photographer, it's vital for me to stay on top of things so I don't get left behind with a backlog of post-production work. Over the years, I've developed an efficient workflow that helps me to process my images quickly, while keep the quality level high.
The two key aspects to this workflow are simple:
- A well-structured organisation system.
- Fast image editing with a light touch of post-production.
If you're a professional photographer, focussing on these two elements will help you to run a more efficient business. Even if you're not a professional, it'll help you to get more from your photography.
Read on to discover how simple post-production can be and how I create print-ready images at lightning speed.
In parts two and three I'll show you how you to take this further, using more advanced post-production techniques to take your images to the next level.
First, it's time to get organised.
Get organised
Have you ever struggled to find an image? Do you have images scattered over several computers, hard disks, folders and memory cards? I meet many photographers of varying experience at workflow seminars and it amazes me how many people use what seems to be a random file organisation system. I'm sure you won't be surprised if I emphasise how important it is to organise your images into a logical, easy-to-search system. Here are a couple tips that are simple but I know have revolutionised how some people store and manage their images.
- Design a file system
We use Lightroom as our main post-production tool. I think it's the best one-stop-shop for managing all aspects of digital image organisation and development. That said, there are plenty of tools and applications on the market so choose one that works for you.
Whatever application you use, one of the main issues I've found with most image management tools, Lightroom included, is that they try and 'help' by offering to import images to a file structure based on date alone. I don't know about you but I struggle to remember important birthdays, let alone the date of a specific job. So, my advice is don't organise by date alone – take control and design a system of folders that fits your photography.
Sit down and think about how your images should be stored and organised. Each folder and sub-folder should have a logical relationship. For example, a landscape photographer may have a parent folder called "Season" with sub-folders of "Autumn", "Winter", "Summer" & "Spring".
A good way to approach this is to think about the types of photography that you capture. Are you a social and wedding photographer, commercial, wildlife, landscape or fashion photographer? You probably cover several categories, so use these as the top level hierarchy of folders.
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Fantastic article. Simple and efficient workflow with "less is more" development approch. Really glad to see this.
One of the largest barriers to an efficient workflow is an inefficient folder/file layout. After a year of trying to settle on the most useful layout I can now properly add my pictures to Lightroom and know where to put new pics. Starting out with a bad layout leads to a huge problem when looking for pics.
I'm glad to see that this article covered folder/file layouts.
Fantastic article! I have been trying to organise my images for so long. This simple solution is perfect. The 5 minutes reading this article will save my so many hours. Thank you
A good way to approach this is to think about the types of photography that you capture. Are you a social and wedding photographer, commercial, wildlife, landscape or fashion photographer.You probably cover several categories, so use these as the top level hierarchy of folders.
Brilliant article, fantastic and very relevant advice. I cant wait for the next one!
Great article but embedded IPTC info is a MUST if photo organization is important. As our digital libraries grow, searching may be the only to ever find anything eventually!
Thanks very much for this post. Even as an amateur enthusiast I found the points a great help towards solving my biggest frustration.
Michael, I agree that IPTC is important if you're a press photographer, working with stock image libraries and/or a commercial photographer. In terms of running a wedding photography business and simple organisation for enthusiasts, I don't believe IPTC is a *must*. A nice to have but in my opinion not a must. The benefits vs effort involved in IPTC tagging is not beneficial in line of work.
Good article. I actually follow a pretty similar workflow so I must be doing something right! I also find the copy/paste of added changes a god send in Lightroom. Great that you can apply the same effects to other photos by just pasting. I look forward to the other parts of this article.
Great advice about "edit IN". Not sure about the folder structure though. I'm an IT professional so used to managing data (photos are just data). The power of using a tool like lightroom is that you can store the files in a very simple and flat structure and use the library features to create any organisational structure you want on top of it just by using metadata and collections. A collection is like a soft folder that points to the images rather than containing them. The advantage is you can easily change how you organise you images without having to moves and copy physical files. This is particularly important when you are bedding in your workflow. It also make searching much easier and allows you to store the same photo in multiple workflows.
Hi Tom, thanks for the comment. Glad you liked the edit IN approach.
With regards to folder structure I'm interested in your thoughts. As an ex-IT professional myself I'm also very familiar with flat structures and databases and trust me when I say that I have tried all sorts of organisation techniques in Lightroom. One such technique was to use keywording to help separate the images in to categories however the time it took to do this was no where near as quick and as simple as dragging and dropping. You can indeed use collections to achieve the same effect however as it's technically possible to place the same image in to multiple collections you run the risk of duplicating images. My approach of using folders not only helps to maintain synchronisation between LR and the physical disk, but is also very simple for complete beginners to master.
Perhaps for a smaller number of images I would definitely agree that metadata is an ideal solution, however in terms of speed I still believe my folder system will work out quicker.
You make a good point about the importance of having flexibility at the early stages of developing which I agree with.
I think the very best organisational structure is found in the book by Peter Krogh called DAM- Digital Asset Management.
For me this is the only way to truly organise a large catalogue of images.
Great article. Happy to see it replicates what I have for my folders for my children and my work . My challenge was moving from a PC to Mac at Christmas, then trying PSE, PS, Lr before eventually settling on Aperture which I love. With thanks
Meant to ask though please. You mention storing on your hard drive. I've tended to use hard disks for photos now as my Mac is too slow with the photos housed there. Any recommendations here (I use Smugmug for archiving of jpgs currently but not RAW) for additional archiving and how to manage that process. Thanks
Another thing on selective editing: In Aperture I select all images as 3 (select press 3) then select IN my favourites by clicking 5. You can add another step by clicking 9 for deletions for smaller projects (ie when they're aren't 3000 images) but I'm moving towards the 5 star rating instead
Glad to see that the article spends a good amount of space on discussing folder organization. Many people ignore organizing their folders and rely almost completely on image tags.
Doing both in an efficient and consistent manner has proved to be the best approach.
While I'm not a professional photographer, I liked the fact that there are individual folders for the output type. In my case instead of HI JPG and Facebook Pics I have something like this:
2010-08-15-zoo-trip (folder containing originals)
web (pics formated for the web)
print (pics formated for printing)
e-mail (for e-mail…similar to web)
thanks great info for improving and making sense of the workflow issue
Good tips. I'd also add that a fast processor helps! And batch processing through bridge is a must!
Good advice!
Bottom line - My workflow:
1) Shoot RAW+JPG. RAW to Card 1 JPG to Card 2. I can always hand off the JPG card to anyone for them to use immediately if necessary.
2) IMPORT : Photo Mechanic
3) EDIT : Capture One Pro 8
Use Sessions so that I can edit in original directories and not have a huge catalog. Also, if I really need to use Photoshop or another plugin because I have a solution that I have used in the past I can.
4) SEND Proofs: Smugmug
5) PRINT: Imageprint
to my Epson 3880.
Check out my quick and dirty workflow for large shoots and weddings here:
You can take a look at http://vigorotaku.blogspot.com/2014/09/workflow-for-weddings.html.
Workflow for Weddings at Vigorotaku.com
I hope that you find this helpful.
Dan at Vigorotaku.com