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"At The Great Conversation, a forum for risk, resilience and security leaders, we like to find subject matter experts in professional disciplines that can contribute their voice to helping create a more valuable ecosystem. We don't source 'great speakers', we source great minds. With Shawn, we were able to get a great speaker, a great mind and someone who deeply cares about creating an excellence culture whether it is safety, security or any other culture. He help bridge the leadership gap that drives engagement with your stakeholders. He exudes trust and care. And he help create a great conversation."
Ron Worman, The Sage Group
"We have been fortunate to have both Terry and Shawn from ProAct Safety present at our annual Safety & Quality Summit as keynote speakers and also to lead senior leadership workshops. Both times ProAct Safety supported our event, the feedback was extremely positive from all of our participants. Presentations were delivered in a dynamic manner and at a level that led to genuine engagement with the audience. It was clear that the material used and experiences relayed were based on many years of practical/real-world experience as opposed to academic theory — as a result, there was a very high level of credibility. Having been involved in a broad range of industries, both Terry and Shawn were also able to share different ideas and provoke thoughts and discussion on best practice across the safety spectrum."
Duncan Trapp, VP of Safety & Quality, CHC Helicopter
"It was an absolutely great experience taking Chuck and Terry's workshop in Houston, September 18-20. The broad and combined years of experience in the EHS world puts the Proact team on a higher plane than most. Insights into proactive measures for our EHS management systems, learned in the course, are already being applied at our company with real success. The workshop truly assisted my team in putting structure/framework around our BBS program, and it's already producing great results for Halyard."
Bill Swanger, Global EH&S Leader, Halyard
"The collaboration with ProAct Safety enabled BIC Stationery plants to go further in its prevention approach. Having our plants managers attend a workshop on Safety Excellence Strategy really changed their mindset and opened the door to new horizons. All the methodology and material supplied by ProAct Safety is very pragmatic and result oriented. You know you are not losing your time. Furthermore, Shawn Galloway is a fantastic speaker, capable of catching the attention of all as well as adapting its speech in difficult situations."
Sébastien Chaigneau, HSE Manager, Bic Group Stationery
"Terrific. Shawn did a fantastic job of kicking off our iP Safety Conference and Expo with his keynote. He provided valuable insight on understanding why you are getting the results you are and how to formulate effective strategies around safety. I highly recommend his books and him as a speaker."
David McPeak, Director, UBM Incident Prevention Institute
"I wanted to express my sincere appreciation for a job well done at our National Safety & Claims Forum. Shawn did an amazing job reaching our very diverse audience. Shawn delivered an excellent presentation. He was energetic, engaging and inspiring. His ideas and perspectives ensured take-aways for all! Shawn set the tone for a great conference. I would highly recommend Shawn for an engaging keynote address!"
Woody Collins, LEAD Manager, American Equity Underwriters
"Shawn spoke to our women's group about goal setting and it was absolutely inspiring. His presentation was relevant, personal, and relatable. The information and tips not only applied to our professional goals but also our personal goals. Every point he made resonated with everyone in the group and our discussions continued after he finished. We can't thank Shawn enough for his engaging stories and thought-provoking takeaways! "
Kristin Chestnutt, Cy-Fair Women's Club
" We brought Shawn in to lead a discussion with our NA EHS team to find new, creative ways to further shift our safety culture. I have had nothing but positive feedback from the discussion; he challenged our current thought process regarding our perception of continuous improvement within safety which compelled us to change our focus. The entire group was invigorated and ready to start on our new journey. Shawn brought forward a logical and seemingly simple path for us to succeed. I am looking forward to this new exploration."
Tom Furdek, NA Health & Safety Senior Manager, Ingredion
"I have been following ProAct for several years. Ever since I heard Shawn Galloway speak during a webinar, I remember thinking, 'This guy really gets it.' Shawn has a common sense approach to safety where common sense isn't always so common. The ProAct Safety books, articles and podcasts are great resources that I utilize time and time again. I hired Shawn to give a keynote address and workshop for our U.S. Operations Manager's Conference. It was truly a great event with so much positive feedback and deliverables that called our managers to action. Thank you Shawn!"
Craig J. Thede, HSE Manager, CBRE
"Shawn and his company have long been a voice of reasoned best methods in safety management. (I also greatly appreciated their support of our Management Practice Specialty at ASSE.) His counsel has always been spot on and readily useful within the safety realm. Thank you!"
David Bascom, Business Unit Safety Manager, POWER Engineers
"I'd like to take a minute to thank Shawn Galloway for delivering our Keynote Address to over 300 field contractors/workers and underground operators in Oklahoma and some folks from surrounding states. I heard a lot of positive feedback from those in attendance and his message really struck home for many of them.
We appreciate Shawn coming and sharing his industry expertise. I know people walked away with new ideas and information they can take back to their companies and put into action. I would recommend Shawn for other companies seeking an expert in safety... Shawn really helps you see things from a new and innovative perspective."
Susan Bohl, Executive Director, Oklahoma One-Call System
"The conference was one of our best yet! Thank you for being our keynote. Your talk resonated well with the audience and the feedback was great!"
Marlene Stanger, ESH Operations Lead, Monsanto Company
"Shawn is very detailed-oriented and produced great result for our company during his mission in Azerbaijan. His superb speech and presentations at Safety Leadership Conference brought it to success. I certainly would recommend Shawn Galloway for any audience willing to listen, learn and bring back to their companies valuable ideas."
Aydin Hajiverdiyev, Quality Assurance & HSE Department Director, Rovshan Oguz Group
Glenn Baker, Director-Safety, Dairy Farmers of America
Dennis Leonard, Safety Director , Kiewit Mining Group
"Shawn Galloway delivered a keynote address on Creating and Sustaining Safety Culture Excellence® at Business & Legal Resources' Safety Summit... Many safety managers lauded Shawn's presentation style and content. They noted that he touched on many relevant insights into defining and achieving safety excellence that can serve as clear direction for launching a culture of excellence."
Laura Scott, Director of Events Content
"I wanted to express my appreciation to Pro Act Safety and Shawn Galloway, in particular, for his participation in our Annual Leadership Safety Conference. Shawn is an excellent speaker, and he really connected with the audience. I received numerous comments from our leaders about the positive message and in-depth insight he provided involving their role in safety culture. I can confidently say that everyone walked away from the conference with ideas about how they could improve their engagement with employees and help drive significant improvements in safety performance. Having read the book "Steps to Safety Culture Excellence" I looked forward to the additional thoughts Shawn would provide at the conference. Shawn did more than deliver; he left a lasting impression that has our organization eager to raise the bar! I would encourage any organization looking to advance their safety culture to reach out to Pro Act Safety. On behalf of my safety team and our company, thank you Shawn."
Al M. Payton, Director, Safety and Technical Training, CenterPoint Energy Houston Electric
"Awesome presentation. New information for me and I've been in this field for 30 years. Excellent speaker. Great topic. Must have at every conference. Great speaker/presenter and good topic. One of the best ones I have attended .... He had me wanting to research and look for more info on topic because it was presented so well. One of the best last day sessions. Hope to see him at future events. This is the best session I attended. Great topic and outstanding presentation skills!"
ASSE Safety 2014 Attendees
"Shawn's presentation was excellent, he found a way to engage everyone in our organization: from senior management to front-line worker. His presentation helped people to find their personal safety attitude in the performance of their jobs. This session helps our employee's step-up and become leaders in their own lives and to buy-in to safety for themselves. I would recommend Shawn to all organizations that strive for excellence!"
Adam Colbrese, Sr. Site Safety Professional, Exelon Nuclear
"Great book. We bought this for our leadership team to read. After reading it there were many questions that we had to ask of ourselves about our already Good Safety Program and Culture. Highly recommend getting this book if you want ways to improve your Safety Program and Culture."
Dennis Barnett
"We recently invited Shawn Galloway to speak at our leadership development training. Shawn's approach impressed me from the beginning. Instead of just rolling out a canned leadership presentation, Shawn asked us a lot of questions during our first phone conversation that were geared towards finding out what we wanted to accomplish by having him speak to our group. Shawn tailored his message to address our needs and our specific goals. Shawn's presentation was spot on and the group discussions that Shawn facilitated afterwards really got our team thinking of improvement strategies. Shawn's presentation and interaction with our team exceeded my expectations."
Stephen Laramore, Health & Safety Manager, Colowyo Coal Company
"The workshop was outstanding! The audience were engaged and the content you provided was excellent. I had many positive comments from the delegates and a few asked for your email, so I passed it on. I hope you don't mind. I am keen to work with you again in future so I will be in touch."
Adam Minkley, Project Director, DecomWorld
"I am pleased to highly recommend Shawn Galloway of ProAct Safety, for professional speaking and training engagements related to health and safety management.
Shawn provided both a keynote address, as well as a half-day workshop on safety culture excellence for our internal Company safety conference this year. Feedback from the sessions has been fantastic. In fact, Shawn's sessions were the highlight of the event, according to the participants.
Mr. Galloway's messages are delivered with a perfect mix of practical, easy to understand concepts, combined with excellent academic and thought provoking content. Having had the opportunity to see Shawn speak at other events, my expectations were very high when I engaged him for this event. Shawn was able to deliver a perfectly tailored presentation which exceeded my (high) expectations, especially in terms of audience response & feedback.
Since our conference I have had several requests from participants to review or discuss implementation of concepts from Mr. Galloway's presentations, and requests to have Shawn participate in future events. Both of these are strong indicators of the success and value Shawn brought to our event. I would highly recommend Shawn Galloway for companies who are looking for ways to drive performance and achieve excellence in health & safety management."
Dan Banta, Health Safety & Environment Manager (Americas), Pearson PLC
"Shawn will take your safety program to the next level with his keen insights and excellent teaching and coaching skills. Outstanding safety culture is not industry-specific, so no matter what industry you're in and no matter how well-developed your safety culture, you will appreciate his instruction."
Fred Miller, Safety & Health Bureau, Montana Department of Labor & Industry
"I have had the opportunity to hear Shawn speak on several subjects including; leadership and culture. His simplistic approach provides valuable insight on situations that are too often difficult to grasp. He also allows his audience to engage in meaningful and constructive Q & A which provides others the opportunity to question their approach and learn new methods. I would recommend Shawn for your next conference."
Hal Williams, Manager of Safety and Health, Bridgestone Firestone
"Shawn is an amazing speaker and presents interesting topics that are very relavant to the safety industry!"
NSC TX Attendee
"Another compelling perspective driving change how we do things in safety management."
"Definitely polished speaker and presentation. Directly spoke to my needs."
"This speaker was dead-on with this presentation."
"This was the best concurrent presentation that I attended at Safety 2013."
"Excellent summary models to use in explaining this to my management team and very logical presentation."
"Excellent subject with some key, actionable takeaways provided on what to measure to understand a team's safety behaviors."
"Very knowledgeable excellent examples and take aways. Wish he did more talks or longer sessions. Outstanding session."
Safety2013 Attendees
"I attended Shawn Galloway's presentation on "Zero Incident Goals create Risk-Taking Culture" at the 2013 ASSE professional development conference this year. In my opinion it was the best seminar of the entire conference, I have some excellent take-away I'm planning on using in my region... Thank you again for sharing your safety concepts and strategies, I'll be subscripting to your podcasts."
Russ Jeansonne, Midwest Region Safety Director, United Rentals
"Galloway's presentations provided excellent insight on safety leadership. His presentation of the various models for leadership were useful, but his depth of understanding and examples were particularly valid. In the Q&A session, he provided excellent guidance on how one achieves cultural excellence, which is particularly difficult in this age of transformation."
Richard Pollock, President, American Society of Safety Engineers
"We hired Shawn as our opening keynote speaker for our safety conference. Shawn delivered an excellent presentation. He demonstrated depth of knowledge on the topic of safety and developing a safety culture within and outside of the workplace. He was energetic, engaging and inspiring. He was able to connect with his audience of more than 550 individuals with diverse experiences and hold their attention. His ideas and perspectives ensured take-aways for all! Shawn set the tone for a great conference. I would highly recommend Shawn for an engaging keynote address!"
Judy Murphy, President & CEO, Safety Services Manitoba
"First of all, I'd like to thank you for coming to SafetFest last week. The thought of sitting through 8 hours of the same speaker didn't thrill me, but you did a terrific job. I enjoyed your presentation and got a tremendous amount of material and knowledge from it. I just finished entering the 12 pages of notes I took into my computer..."
Mark Rosenleaf, SafetyFestMT Attendee
"I am writing to express the Northern Occupational Safety and Health Association (NOSHA) sincere appreciation for being a part of our annual fall 2012 safety conference in Grand Forks, North Dakota at the Ramada Inn. Your keynote address "Safety Culture Excellence 101" and the Behavioral-Based Safety 101 breakout session were well received by the safety professionals in the audience. Many of the safety professionals I visited with said that 'Shawn created a spark in our minds that we need to implement more than the traditional safety methods to create an excellent safety culture'. Your dynamic delivery kept everyone alert, and involved. Again, thank you for your participation and energy in making the day a big success. You definitely exceeded our expectations! We definitely recommend your services to all companies and associations wanting to promote a positive change in their safety culture and management."
Rick Else, ND Workforce Safety & Insurance
"Shawn was recently hired to be the guest speaker for our annual BBS conference. He did a great job and was well received by the attendees for his knowledge of the subject and his presentation."
John Cobb, PQ Corporation
"Excellent Speaker - instilled hope in me to make a change back @ my company and gave me tools to start." "The topic was great!! The speaker is very knowledgeable and has a great approach to reducing injuries." "Shawn was a very easy to listen to. Great information and real life examples that he used in his presentation." "Brought new ideas to think about - a lot of information to take back to the workplace." "Excellent presenter with good information - loved the examples of actual assessments." "Numerous safety tips - Big picture thinking - practical applications - excellent Personnel/HR advice - great leadership training - mentioned lots of resources - simulated creative thinking - [shared] positive attitudes - confirmed good preventative like documentation and action planning - highlighted importance of good communication tools."
Anonymous Attendees, NOSHA Safety Conference
"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you on behalf of my company for the wonderful presentation you gave to us today. The presentation you gave was excellent. I learned a great deal and plan to follow your suggestions. The material you distributed will be most helpful, and I look forward to sharing it with several friends and coworkers who were unable to attend. Thank you again for such an informative and pleasant program."
Hussam Al-Kayali Ph.D., Operations Manager, Young Mfg. Inc.
"I attended your seminar in Grand Forks on Tuesday, October 2, 2012 and was very intrigued, I have been in HR/Safety for nearly 15 years now and this was by far the best safety seminar I have ever attended, thank you! ...thank you so much for the wealth of information you provided, but mostly for the motivation you sparked in me to try yet again to make some safety changes at my organization."
Corinna Carver, NOSAH Safety Conference Attendee
Mr. Galloway did a PHENOMENAL job in his presentation. I not only enjoyed his easy style, but learned a lot. Of particular interest was his diagram on the safety excellence "bridge." He also "hit the nail on the head" for multiple other areas (i.e., alignment in strategic direction, perception barriers, coaching, safety "branding" issues, etc.) Thank you so much for this most informative session!"
ASSE Safety2012 Attendee
"Shawn provided one of the best sessions this year. He was extremely knowledgeable and provided a very good session on how we can create an excellent safety culture. He had excellent analogies and graphics. Very good. I will definitely signed up to go to other sessions that Shawn provides."
ASSE Safety2012 Attendee
"Mr. Galloway packed so much detail into this 1 hour presentation that there was no room left for questions (but he subsequently did by e-mail). This was the best session I attended this PDC."
ASSE Safety2012 Attendee
"Congratulations, you made quite the impression at the Summit with your two presentations. It was time well spent, professional and most informative."
Alaska Occupational Safety Summit Attendee
"I thought your presentations were excellent out of all the classes I took last week I got the most out of yours!"
VPPPA Conference Attendee
"We were privileged to have Shawn speak for us at the 2011 EHS Conference sponsored by the ACIT. While competing for attendance against simultaneous presentations, Shawn's session was heavily attended... and they were not disappointed. Shawn is an engaging speaker who is passionate and knowledgeable. He inspires and challenges his audience to approach safety with a fresh perspective. We hope he joins us in future years!"
Alisha Nash, Director Sales & Marketing, Hunter Buildings
"Thank you for leading today's Congress 2.0 Webinar: 'Create a Sustainable Safety Culture.' The program was outstanding, providing our attendees with a great deal of actionable and thought-provoking content. In fact, we've already received several positive comments from attendees, who have praised the quality of the presentation. I, along with my NSC colleagues, greatly appreciate the time and energy you devoted to this presentation-and we look forward to collaborating with you on future NSC training programs."
Ralph Gaillard, Director of Virtual Education & Training, National Safety Council
"Best speaker to date of conference. Great topic and presentation, do not grade excellent on all aspects but Shawn is a exception."
ASSE Region III PDC Attendee
Best speaker so far! Great job Shawn! Relevant to any & all SHE professionals."
ASSE Region III PDC Attendee
"I am writing to express our sincere appreciation for being part of our annual ASSE Suncoast Chapter Professional Development Conference at the Crowne Plaza Hotel. Your keynote address "Building and Sustaining a Safety Culture" was well received and it kept all that attended glued to your every word, and they all seem to agree that it was one of the best ever! Receiving a standing ovation from this seasoned group of safety professionals is quite a compliment.
Your presentation supported our conference theme centered on Behavior-Based Safety and was engaging, entertaining, motivational and balanced with good substance for take-away utilization. Your dynamic delivery kept everyone alert, and involved. Again, thank you for your participation and energy in making the day a big success. You definitely exceeded our expectations! We look forward to working with you in the future."
Michael E. Adams, Vice President, ASSE Florida Suncoast Chapter
"Amazing!! Delivery was spot on. He is "Zig Ziglar Jr.". Will do great things for any company looking to improve."
Richard Tomlin, HSE Compliance Coordinator, Rowan Companies, Inc.
"Shawn is an expert on BBS, his in-deep knowledge is well shared when he delivers training. He shares good advice and is always positive and encouraging. An enthusiastic speaker that lets you see he is a BBS believer and true practitioner."
Victor Jaen, EHS Regional Manager, Ingersoll Rand


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Now 2012 has arrived, the Public Health Agency is encouraging people to make a New Year's resolution to know their limits when it comes to alcohol, not to drink excessively and to cut back for a while, especially if the festive period led to a little too much consumption.
Owen O'Neill, PHA Health and Social Wellbeing Improvement Manager and drugs and alcohol lead, explained: "The New Year is a great opportunity for us to be positive about our health, making resolutions that make us look and feel better. If people choose to drink, staying within the safe drinking limits is important. Excessive and binge drinking can have lasting effects on health, such as damage to the liver, heart, brain and stomach. Drinking too much can also increase the risk of accidents and antisocial behaviour as well as sexually transmitted infections and unplanned pregnancy. And it doesn't have to be drinking to extremes – regularly drinking over the recommended limits can have a damaging effect.
"Remember that for each unit you drink over the daily limit, the risk to your health increases. It's important to spread the units throughout the week and not 'save' them for the weekend and to drink plenty of water, ideally matching the amount of alcohol you have consumed.
"For those who have consumed a lot of alcohol over the festive season, cutting back in the New Year and being careful can have immediate, positive effects particularly on helping you to look and feel better, being less tired during the day, feeling fitter and perhaps losing weight. Longer term, the benefits include improved mood, sleep, memory and general health, particularly improving liver function, immunity to illness and preventing any damage caused by any excessive drinking getting any worse."
Daily alcohol limits are recommended by the government to avoid the dangers of excessive and binge drinking in any one session. These are:
No more than 3 to 4 units of alcohol a day and no more than 21 units over the course of the week.
No more than 2 to 3 units of alcohol a day and no more than 14 units over the course of the week.
Examples of units:
- Can of extra strong lager – 4 units
- Bottle of lager – 1.5 units
- Small pub bottle of wine – 2.25 units
- Pub measure of spirits – 1.5 units
- Pint of stout – 2.5 units
- Pint of cider – 3 units
For further information on sensible drinking and alcohol units visit the Public Health Agency's website www.knowyourlimits.info
Further information
Contact PHA Press Office Tel: (028) 9031 1611
Notes to the editor
- The Public Health Agency takes the lead on the DHSSPS New Strategic Direction for Alcohol and Drugs 2006–2011.
- A booklet to help parents talk to their children about alcohol, You, Your Child and Alcohol, is available from GP surgeries, pharmacies, Post Offices and from the publications section on the PHA website, www.publichealth.hscni.net.
If you do drink alcohol:
- Ever drink and drive
- Drink on an empty stomach
- Drink in rounds as this may speed up the frequency of your drinking pattern
- Leave your drinks unattended
- Take sips rather than gulps
- Alternate each alcoholic drink with a non alcoholic drink eg water or a soft drink
- Set yourself a limit and try to stick to it (refer to daily alcohol limits)
- Take frequent breaks from drinking to give your body time to recover
- Tell friends and family where you are going and who you will be with
Further information on the effects of excessive drinking can be found at: http://www.nhs.uk/Livewell/alcohol/Pages/Tipsoncuttingdown.aspx
There's a strong link between heavy drinking and depression, and hangovers often make you feel anxious and low. If you already feel anxious or sad, drinking can exaggerate this, so cutting down may put you in a better mood generally.
Drinking can affect your sleep. Although it can help some people fall asleep quickly, it can disrupt your sleep patterns and stop you from sleeping deeply. So cutting down on alcohol should help you feel more rested when you wake up.
Drinking can affect your judgment and behaviour. You may behave irrationally or aggressively when you're drunk. Memory loss can be a problem during drinking and in the long-term for regular heavy drinkers.
Long-term heavy drinking can lead to your heart becoming enlarged. This is a serious condition that can't be completely reversed, but stopping drinking is an important part of preventing it getting worse.
Immune system
Regular drinking can affect your immune system. Heavy drinkers tend to catch more infectious diseases.

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Although elevator rides are considered to be safe – for the most part – tragic accidents do happen on occasion. In November 2018, for instance, the elevator cables in Chicago's John Hancock Center snapped and sent the carriage plunging down a staggering 84 floors – with six terrified people inside. Yet if you ever find yourself in a similarly unthinkable position, there are some methods you could implement that just might save your life.
Although elevator rides are considered to be safe – for the most part – tragic accidents do happen on occasion. In November 2018, for instance, the elevator cables in Chicago's John Hancock Center snapped and sent the carriage plunging down a staggering 84 floors – with six terrified people inside. Yet if you ever find yourself in a similarly unthinkable position, there are some methods you could implement that just might save your life.
Elevators, of course, aren't known for their spaciousness, and there are lots of people out there who don't like using them at all. This could be down to a number of reasons, including certain pre-existing fears. For example, if someone suffers with claustrophobia, an elevator is probably the last place they'd want to be.
And it would likely become a claustrophobia-sufferer's worst nightmare if that elevator were packed tight with a group of people. Yet this is not the only phobia that can come into play – as some agoraphobic individuals would attest. After all, if you're afraid of being stuck in a small space, elevators are really not ideal.
But one of the biggest fears that people experience – outside of the previous two examples – is the thought of the elevator going into a free-fall. And because this kind of accident isn't unheard of, as we've already learned, it's perhaps best to always be prepared. With that in mind, then, we've collected a few tips as to what you should do if you ever encounter this terrifying problem.
Yet, across the world, there are countless thrill-seekers who actually get a buzz out of, say, plunging into a nose-dive. Certain rides at theme parks can even replicate those adrenaline rushes, whether it's via a log flume or a large roller-coaster. And it could be argued that "drop tower" rides are perfect for these adventurous individuals.
As the name suggests, these attractions are essentially free-fall rides whereby the riders take their seats on types of elevators. The carriages then rise to the top of tall towers before dropping riders back down to the ground at high speeds. And one of the most beloved examples of this can be found at Walt Disney theme parks.
The Tower of Terror attractions take the drop tower concept in an interesting direction, too. For you see, on these particular rides, visitors are loaded into carriages that resemble actual elevators – which then plummet around 130 feet. So while they're incredibly popular features at the parks, for some they touch upon very real fears.
Yes, while the Tower of Terror is just an attraction, it still evokes the fears that many people have about riding elevators. And as we've previously mentioned, elevator accidents do happen – with several examples coming to light in the past few years alone. Yet one particular incident can be traced all the way back to the early 1900s.
The accident in fact occurred in May 1903, when a number of individuals jumped on board an elevator in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. The group were said to be on their way to a party inside one of the city's buildings, with the event being held across two floors. Hundreds of people were believed to be there, too – yet no one could've predicted what happened next.
So the aforementioned group arrived at the building and decided to take the elevator up to the sixth floor. In total, 17 people were on that car when it reached the desired destination. But something went terribly wrong a few moments later. Without warning, in fact, the elevator car plummeted back down to the ground.
The passengers inside dropped over 64 feet in a matter of seconds – and the elevator smashed down into the pit below. Yet that didn't signal the end of the accident. The cable that had snapped then fell down the shaft as well, landing on top of the wreckage. Before long, though, an attempt was made to recover the people trapped in the downed elevator.
Miraculously, too, 13 passengers managed to survive the free-fall – including a toddler. In a tragic turn of events, though, the other four people weren't as lucky. Due to the severity of the accident, their bodies were in such a bad state that identifying them proved extremely difficult.
As for what caused the accident, an explanation of sorts surfaced soon afterwards. The elevators in that building had a stated capacity of 12 people, you see, so the tragedy was attributed to passenger overload. But whatever the reason for the accident, it was a horrible situation for everyone involved. It wouldn't be the last high-profile incident to occur in the United States, though.
In December 1946, around 40 years on from the incident in Pittsburgh, a group of 12 women boarded an elevator. They were all employees at a textile business called the American Woolen Company, located in Maine. So the ladies had entered the elevator as per normal on floor three, joining its operator inside.
The operator's name was Blanche Foss, and she noticed a troubling sound a few moments after the women got in. And as it turned out, the elevator's cable and some other equipment had broken above the carriage – which then plummeted over 30 feet. Fortunately, Foss managed to escape the car before it dropped… but the group of women weren't as quick.
After plunging in a free-falling elevator to the lower reaches of the building, the women then had to contend with the debris, just like the party-goers from Pittsburgh. In this instance, too, the extremely heavy cable smashed through the elevator's wooden ceiling, killing two members of the group. The remaining ladies escaped with their lives – although they were all badly hurt.
As we're about to discover, however, not every accident of this type ends in tragedy. The year before the American Woolen Company incident, in fact, a woman named Betty Lou Oliver arrived for work at the Empire State Building. And while her job there was "lift supervisor," nothing could have prepared her for what happened in July 1945.
On that fateful day, you see, a military aircraft was traveling to Queens, New York, from Massachusetts. As the plane reached the Big Apple, though, the pilot's view was obscured by fog – leading him to lose his bearings. And due to that confusion, the craft accidentally crashed into the Empire State Building, near the 80th floor.
At the time of the accident, Oliver was working on the 75th floor of the iconic building. The impact of the crash inevitably knocked her off her feet and caused some serious injuries. In fact, the woman broke multiple bones and also had to contend with burns from the leaking aircraft fuel.
So, given Oliver's condition, those who treated her in the accident's immediate aftermath looked to get her down to street level as quickly as possible. She was therefore loaded into one of the building's elevators. Unbeknown to everyone involved, though, the elevator had been damaged in the crash as well. This then led to a heart-stopping moment.
With Oliver inside the elevator, the overhead cables broke – causing her to plummet over 800 feet to the ground. The elevator then smashed into the building's basement. Yet, somehow, the occupant survived the fall. And in a remarkable bit of fortune, Oliver landed on a massive pile of broken cables at the bottom of the shaft.
Thanks to those cables, then, Oliver's landing was supposedly "softened," allowing her to escape with her life. The injured lady was eventually helped out of the mangled elevator by those on the ground floor, bringing the dramatic episode to a close. But some time after that, the elevator supervisor received a rather unique accolade.
As a result of the accident, you see, Oliver earned the "longest survived elevator fall" achievement from Guinness World Records – and it still holds up today. And in addition to that, Oliver returned to the Empire State Building a few months after the incident. The record-holder was then joined by an elevator inspector on a journey to the top floor, leading the witness to compliment Oliver's "guts."
Those examples are, of course, fairly extreme. But the fear of something like that happening seemingly plagues a lot of people when it comes to elevators. For those who want to prepare themselves for the worst-case scenario, then, there are certain ways one can prepare how to act if an elevator goes into free-fall.
First up: hotels. If you just happen to be visiting one of these buildings, you'll no doubt be carrying plenty of luggage. The stairs therefore won't be a particularly attractive option at that stage – so taking the elevator would be a lot easier. This is lucky, in this case, because those extra bags could be all you need to deal with a free-fall emergency.
If the elevator cables snap and the car subsequently goes into a free-fall, you see, you can use the luggage as a makeshift cushion. Yes, it's believed that standing – or lying – on the bags means that they'll take the full force of the inevitable landing. And thanks to that, you could be protected in the process.
The next free-fall tip has been doing the rounds for quite a while now. And it's actually something that plenty of people think about when discussing this topic. So, the theory goes that if you manage to jump in the air at the correct moment, you can avoid the impact of an elevator plunge. Yet that particular method has been entirely debunked.
In a special video covering this exact subject, the Bright Side YouTube channel explained why you should never try jumping. And that's not all, as we're about to find out. The narrator says, "There's a widespread misconception that if you jump a moment before the elevator hits the bottom, you will somehow decrease the impact on your body."
"Firstly, how are you planning to understand when you should jump?" the narrator continues. "You can't see through metal, can you? Secondly, if you somehow managed to jump, which is extremely difficult due to being in a free-fall, the speed decrease you can hope for is about two miles-per-hour. It's definitely not enough to save your life."
Alongside this bombshell, the video then reveals another fascinating tidbit of information. The host says, "What's worse is [that] you might hurt yourself badly if you hit the ceiling with your head. Jumping is not worth the risk at all. MythBusters tested this approach [and] believe us, it didn't end well for the dummy inside the elevator!"
An additional method also faced the same level of scrutiny when Bright Side took a closer look. Apparently, you see, some people had been advised to stand up straight if they ever found themselves plummeting down an elevator shaft in a free-falling carriage. Given the situation, though, that approach doesn't appear to be wise – with the video explaining further.
"Standing up straight and hoping for the best is also not the best idea," the Bright Side narrator says. "Nothing good is coming. What is coming is a weight ten times larger than that of your own body dropping on your legs at the moment of impact. Neither you nor anyone else can survive that."
But while the previous two tips were debunked, one more method emerged that will arguably give you the best chance of survival. Yes, it's believed that if you lie down flat on your back inside the falling elevator, your body can withstand the crash. To help explain the reasons why that could work, let's turn to a researcher who came forward in 2012.
Eliot Frank, who works at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, was posed a question on the subject via The New York Times newspaper. Frank therefore spoke about the method in quite a bit of detail. And although the idea of lying down in a falling elevator sounds daunting on paper, it seems that it could ultimately save your life.
"[Lying down] will distribute the force of impact over the greatest area of your body," Frank said. "So that no particular part of your body is subjected to the weight of any other part of your body. The impact of the elevator at the bottom of the shaft would subject you to extreme gravitational acceleration, or G-forces."
Frank then reiterated a point raised in the Bright Side video as he dived into the intricacies of it all. He continued, "The number of Gs you experience multiplies your normal weight. So if you experience ten Gs, you would experience ten times the weight of your body."
"You might think that bracing yourself or bending your legs would help," Frank added. "But at high G-forces, your legs would simply not be able to support the weight of your body. Even the weight of your own head would be too much for your neck to support."
This method of lying down is also recommended in the Bright Side video for those who might find themselves in an elevator free-fall situation. But the host had some advice to share on that front, touching upon a suggestion that Frank didn't mention. According to that clip, then, you still need to protect a certain part of your body if you're lying down.
The narrator says, "It's probably hard to think clearly in such a situation. But you should also remember to cover your head with your hands. When the elevator lands, it will most likely be destroyed, so protecting your head from debris might save your life." After this, a few more points get raised regarding the method.
"The problem with lying flat is your brain," the host concludes. "A sudden speed drop from 60 miles-per-hour to zero can and will cause a severe brain concussion. Another issue is that when falling, you are weightless. So you'll have to hold yourself in order not to start flying. [But] experts agree that it's the only realistic way to save your life."
But of course, a falling elevator isn't the only everyday danger that we need to be afraid of. For example, imagine this scene: you're home alone and tuned into your favorite comedy show on TV, when suddenly you're caught by a belly laugh. A chunk of pepperoni from the pizza you're eating gets caught in your throat, and it blocks your airway. You can't breathe, and there's no one around to help. So what can be done? Well, there's a simple trick you can perform, and it could just save your life.
Sadly, dying by choking is a surprisingly common occurrence in the United States. In 2017 it was actually the fourth leading cause of unintentional injury death, according to the National Safety Council. And alarmingly, it can come about from something as trivial as swallowing a piece of pizza the wrong way.
What's more, of the more than 5,000 people who died from choking two years earlier in 2015, over half were over the age of 74. Part of the risk comes from living alone, you see, potentially without anyone to help at the crucial moment. And it's not just pizzas you need to worry about: other factors, such as dentures and difficulty swallowing, can also lead to such an occurrence.
In the U.K., meanwhile, a child dies every month from choking, and hundreds more need hospital treatment for it, according to the Royal Society for the Prevention of Accidents. So, with the clear danger that such a threat poses to us, what can be done?
Thankfully, first aid professionals have developed special techniques to help if choking occurs and there's nobody around to help. And so, if you ever find yourself in a medical emergency with no one there to assist you, take on board this simple advice. It could save your life one day, after all.
Before we discover this neat trick, we should first examine exactly how choking works. As most of us know, it is the result of air being prevented from entering the lungs. Whether by the swelling of tissue in the throat, strangulation or from being blocked by a foreign object, if air can't flow freely into these organs, they will be deprived of oxygen.
When someone starts to choke, they may have trouble speaking or struggle to shout for help. Breathing will be strained and may be accompanied with wheezing or gasping, too. Plus, sufferers may experience severe retching, coughing or gurgling.
If a choking victim is unable to verbally communicate, visual clues become of paramount importance for anyone trying to help. The person may start grabbing their mouth or throat, for instance, or try to make themselves throw up by sticking their fingers down their throat. Then, if they've been starved of oxygen for too long, they may turn blue or lose consciousness.
Yes, when the airways become partially or fully blocked, the lungs won't receive enough oxygen, which causes oxygen deprivation. The good news is that the blood stream and lungs are able to retain enough oxygen to survive for a few minutes when a person stops breathing. However, a lack of it can also lead to other problems.
You see, if a person's oxygen supply is cut off for three minutes or more, the brain can become irreparably damaged. And if the supply is not restored within six to eight minutes, the victim will likely die. So, when your airways become blocked, it's clearly important to act quickly and clear the obstruction as soon as possible.
As we explored earlier, choking fatalities are particularly common among elderly individuals, but very young children are at risk, too. The most likely cause is food, with more malleable food stuffs posing an especially high threat as choking hazards.
Yes, risky types of food are often those that can adapt their shape to that of the pharynx – the part of the throat that sits behind the mouth and nasal cavity. These include gelatinous candy, marshmallows and bananas, which can all block the flow of oxygen to the lungs when ingested in the wrong way.
Other foods that are commonly known to cause choking are sausages and hot dogs, seeds, nuts and peanut butter, hard candy, whole grapes, apples and raw carrots. Also, young children are particularly susceptible to choking on improperly broken down food, often because their teeth haven't fully developed yet.
However, for children, choking hazards can be found beyond food. Young kids in particular are at risk of swallowing other everyday objects, because they tend to explore their surroundings by placing things in their mouths. Therefore, items such as toys or coins can be particularly dangerous for youngsters.
Among the children's toys that pose a threat of choking are small balls and marbles. That's because these little objects can entirely obstruct an infant's air passage. However, the most common cause of choking death among children is reportedly the ingestion of latex balloons. So what makes these hazards so risky for minors?
Well, a child's air passage is narrower than an adult's, as it has not yet fully formed. And so smaller items have the ability to block a minor's airway – much more easily than that of an adult. What's more, a young kid may struggle to muster up a cough strong enough to dislodge any obstruction in their throat, so they can be deprived of oxygen for longer.
For adults, meanwhile, food is the leading cause of choking deaths. However, other factors may increase the risk of an individual dying in this manner, such as alcohol consumption, medications that are known to cause drowsiness or even a combination of the two.
What's more, certain medical conditions may also increase the likelihood of choking. If the brain has been affected by Parkinson's disease, Alzheimer's or a stroke, for example, functions such as chewing, swallowing and coughing can become impaired. And if an adult lives alone, help may be unavailable in an emergency.
However, even elderly individuals living in the safety of a care home are at risk. In England and Wales, 68 residents die every year from choking-related medical issues, according to the charity Stay Safe. But regardless of who is most likely to be affected, the statistics on choking are alarmingly high.
In fact, online data portal Statista reported that the chance of experiencing a fatal food-related choking incident in the U.S. is roughly one in 2,696. To put that into perspective, you have a a higher chance of choking to death from food than of being accidentally shot or dying in a plane crash. So, with this in mind, it may be useful to know how to help someone facing such a danger.
There are several techniques that can be administered to someone who is choking, and the good news is that no specialist training is required to perform them. These protocols include methods that are endorsed by the American Red Cross and American Heart Association, with each technique involving a number of stages, each of which increasingly apply more pressure.
The first step, the American Red Cross says, is to encourage the individual to cough if they are conscious. And while the victim is doing this, they should breathe through their nose to ensure air gets to the lungs. If coughing isn't possible or not working, though, stage two is to slap the back of the sufferer forcefully, according to the Mayo Clinic.
Apparently, the choker should lean forward, while the other person administers blows to their back. Using the heel of the hand, the slaps should be forceful and land between the victim's shoulder blades. Care is required, mind you, because if the individual is struck in the wrong place, there's a risk that the object or food could become further lodged.
If coughing or back blows don't work, however, we move onto phase three. At this stage, the Heimlich Maneuver – or abdominal thrusts – should be performed. To do this, you must stand behind the victim and reach around to place a clenched fist on their abdomen. Then, apply pressure in an inward and upward motion, which should create enough force to dislodge any obstruction in the airway.
Of course, these methods presume that there is somebody around to help the victim. But what if you find yourself home alone, and the unfortunate happens? What do you do if there's no one around to administer these techniques on you? Well, fortunately, a method has been developed to assist you in a choking situation if you're by yourself.
Jeff Rehman is a firefighter and paramedic from the Denver, Colorado area. He has been a CPR and basic life support instructor since 1990. And in June 2012 he uploaded a video to YouTube demonstrating a technique to dislodge obstructions in the airways in the event of choking when no one is around to help. Read carefully, because this may just save your life.
In the video, Rehman explains, "I've noted over those years that there is no real effective means for somebody to rescue themselves should they be choking, and nobody is there to help them. So, we came up with something that actually works pretty well." Interestingly, the origins of this technique are rooted outside of medicine.
Rehman continues, "The maneuver you're about to see came from the years I was a boxer back in the '80s. It was something my coach taught me in order to toughen up my abdominal muscles." And remarkably, the paramedic subsequently realized that the method could also be applied to his life-saving work.
In the YouTube clip, which has been viewed more than a staggering 9 million times, Rehman goes on to demonstrate the life-saving maneuver. He says of the technique that he learned as a boxer, "I figured that there was a better use for it, so I applied it to my years as a paramedic."
So, Rehman recommends that in the event of choking alone, an individual should get onto their knees and put the upper part of their body into a push-up position. But the idea is not to lower yourself to the ground. In fact, what happens next is a movement that generates enough force as to recreate the impact of an abdominal thrust.
With the individual on their knees, then, and the upper part of their body in the push-up position, they should fling their arms over their head. This may sound counter-intuitive; after all, without your arms to stop your fall, you'll inevitably careen towards the floor. But as Rehman demonstrates, that's exactly what needs to happen.
It's worth noting, of course, that Rehman's technique is a last resort; the choking victim either cannot breathe or is rapidly losing the ability to do so. Therefore, although deliberately crashing to the ground isn't something that typically feels natural, in such an extreme situation, this maneuver could potentially make all the difference.
Rehman explains, "You want your arms to come up completely from underneath you, [so that you're] landing on your chest and belly." The firefighter demonstrates the move, and as he hits the ground there is an audible expulsion of air from his body. And though the technique looks odd, this is the exact effect that you want to achieve.
Rehman continues in the video, "Now, if you heard that, you could hear just how much air was moving northward." You see, the paramedic is referring to the sudden gush of air that was audibly expelled from his lungs as he hit the floor. He adds, "That should be enough to dislodge just about anything [from] someone whose airway is blocked."
However, it's crucial to note that Rehman's maneuver isn't recommended for someone who is pregnant. In that circumstance, the American Heart Association suggests using a "chest thrust" instead. Apparently, this is similar to the abdominal thrust, but rather the hands should be placed at the base of the breastbone.
Another handy thing to note is that abdominal thrusts can self-administered, too. To do this, make a fist with your hand, and place it thumb-side down between your ribs and belly button. Then, with your other hand placed on top, press your fist as hard as possible into the affected area – and this should force any air in your lungs out through the windpipe, clearing the obstruction.
If you're at home alone and start choking, there's of course one other crucial thing you should do: call the emergency services. Ideally, this should happen from a landline. In the United States, the emergency services will automatically send help even if you can't speak, according to Men's Health. Plus, in some places, technology exists to trace the location of mobile phone calls, too.
Dr. Richard Bradley, who sits on the American Red Cross Scientific Advisory Council, told Men's Health in 2017 that victims should visit A&E even when the obstruction is cleared. That's because it's possible that food might have been inhaled into the lungs, which could cause problems. Furthermore, any self-administered abdominal thrusts may have resulted in internal damage.
However, this all being said, the very best solution to choking is prevention. Remain aware of what you are eating, then, and take care to chew your food thoroughly in manageable bites. Moreover, it's wise to limit the consumption of alcohol, as this can increase the risk of choking, as we already know.
Bradley explained, "Drinking changes your perception of when food is adequately chewed, so you tend to swallow sooner. Also, the muscles in your throat aren't as coordinated as when you're sober." But, he concluded, "You could choke on a lozenge. The best thing is to stay aware as you're eating and know what you would do in an emergency situation."


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Tuesday, 5 January 2010
Happy New Year 2010
Happy New Year 2010 everyone !!!
I know it is a lil bit late to write here but I think I need to write it.
There are so many resolution that I make this year, last year my resolution only to put on my body lotion just to moisture my skin.
But this year, so many… I mean it, the resolution including 7 aspect in my life and I hope I don't need to redo this year's resolution next year :-D *crossing finger*
And through this blog, I just wanna Thanked God for everything that He gave me last year.
The happiness, joy also the sorrow … He proves to me that He always there and never ever leave me alone.
I have a bad stomach on New Year's Eve, I didn't get chance to go to church.
And the stomach still continue until today, the day , the first time I write this blog in 2010 but it's getting better.
I realized that my stomach getting better after I pray this morning to open the day, I thanked God for what I had for the rest of my life until now.
Thank you Lord,
Though I walk to valley of death, I fear no Evil and I will LIVE because of YOU !!
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Jesus and Mohammed Paper
Barbara Perez-Lugo
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Axia College of University of Phoenix
Amy Perumal
April 22, 2007
Jesus and Mohammed
Jesus and Mohammed both laid the foundation for two similar and yet very different religions. Jesus was the founder of Christianity while Mohammed was the founder of Islam. This paper is meant to compare the lives of Jesus and Mohammed historically, explore what impact the death of each person had on his respective religion, describe the ways each have been worshipped, and explain how each message is being carried out in the world today.
Both Jesus and Mohammed were influential roll models to their respective religions. Consequently, Christianity and Islam are two of the most influential religions to date. Both men and their religions originated in Islam; nevertheless, there are significant differences between the two.
Figure 1 below illustrates the comparisons in the lives of Jesus and Mohammed.
All references illustrated in the chart are according to Fisher, M. P. (2005) except for Biblical references. All Biblical references are according to Lightning Study Bible KJV-R.
Figure 1: Lives of Jesus and Mohammed
Jesus: Christianity
Mohammed: Islam
Image: Modified and reproduced from The Aetherius Society (2006).
Image: Modified and reproduced from Mohammed Image Archive (n.d.).
Born in Bethlehem (4 BCE-30 CE).
Conceived of the Holy Spirit-Born of a virgin (Matthew 1:18-25).
Born in Mecca (570 CE-632 CE).
Naturally conceived-not of a virgin.
Crucified: Sacrificed his life for humanity.
Resurrected within three days.
Ascended to heaven.
There was no appointed successor.
Died of Illness
Was not resurrected.
Did not ascend to heaven.
Abu Bakr became his appointed successor.
The son of God, God's word and God (John 1:1,14)
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Welcome back! This morning's spoilers include a new synopsis of the Captain America movie — and some shocking photos from the James Bond movie Quantum Of Solace. Two new reports on the filming of Lost put together more pieces of the season five puzzle. We have more crazy Doctor Who rumors. There's our first look at Kendra Shaw like you've never seen her before, from Sarah Connor Chronicles. Plus new spoilers and pics for Heroes, Fringe, Quarantine, Sanctuary, Stargate and Life On Mars. Start your week spoiled! Captain America: Industry journal Production Weekly included a synopsis of Captain America: The First Avenger, which pretty much jibes with what we've heard a bunch before. (Grain of salt time: sometimes those production listings are just based on the comic book or other source material.) Here it is:
Born during the Great Depression, Steve Rogers grew up a frail youth in a poor family. Horrified by the newsreel footage of the Nazis in Europe,Rogers was inspired to enlist in the army. However, because of his frailty and sickness, he was rejected. Overhearing the boy's earnest plea,General Chester Phillips offered Rogers the opportunity to take part in a special experiment... Operation: Rebirth. After weeks of tests, Rogers was at last administered the Super-Solider Serum and bombarded by "vita-rays." Steve Rogers emerged from the treatment with a body as perfect as a body can be and still be human. Rogers was then put through an intensive physical and tactical training program. Three months later,he was given his first assignment as Captain America. Armed with his indestructible shield and battle savvy, Captain America has continued his war against evil both as a sentinel of liberty and as leader of the Avengers.
[Cinema Blend] Quantum Of Solace: For now we're reserving judgment on whether the new James Bond film is science fiction or not. And anyway, here's a fairly bizarre thing. New co-star Gemma Atherton gets killed by being smothered in crude oil, in a callback to Jill Masterson's death by gold paint in Goldfinger. Atherton plays an MI6 agent assigned to keep tabs on a renegade James Bond. Atherton says her character comes to "a sticky end." Ha ha. I would have gone for a "peak oil" joke, personally. [Daily Mail via Commander Bond]
Quarantine: Here are even more pics from the Cloverfield/28 Days Later/Blindness mashup, which still don't show much of the zombie-ish plague victims. [Movie Spoilers]
Lost: More Lost filming. Kate and a toddler Aaron were at the "Long Beach Harbor Club." And it sounds like Ben and all of the Oceanic Six, except Hurley, also showed up at some point. Sun is now driving a silver Jaguar S-class. This may come right after the scene where Ben, Jack and Sayid are at the medical center. [Hawaii Weblog] Meanwhile, someone witnessed filming of a scene between Ben, Desmond and a woman. (Either Sun or Penny, but the source thinks it was Sun.) Ben and the woman are talking, and Desmond runs up and demands "What are you doing here?" (Looking at the photo, it certainly looks like Sun to me. But it's super blurry and hard to tell.) [Bolo-head Man via Doc Arzt] Also, hints that when we discover Jin's fate in episode four or five, he may not actually be alive. And there's a rumor that another favorite character (Sawyer?) gets off the island. [Doc Arzt] Doctor Who: More reports that Patrick Stewart will show up on Doctor Who as the Meddling Monk, the cheeky Time Lord last seen in 1966. Apparently Stewart's schedule may not align for him to take the role until 2010. But it is sounding like a recurring role, and "the role is a belter," says one unnamed insider. Meanwhile, Tom Baker is still rumored to be back, as the Doctor or some other character. [The Sun and the Daily Star and Sky] Meanwhile, Russell T. Davies says the Doctor might show up on the Sarah Jane Adventures, but not this season. And he says the scripts are a bit more complex in SJA season two, because the six-year-olds who watched it last year are seven, and more curious about the mythology. [Times Online] Stargate: Amanda Tapping is definitely going to be in the third SG-1 DVD movie, but may or may not be in the first Atlantis movie. [Gateworld] Meanwhile, the penultimate episode, "Vegas," takes place in an alternate universe where John Sheppard became a homicide detective. He investigates a case involving a Wraith, who uses makeup to disguise himself as a human. The Wraith gets into a high-stakes poker game with Sopranos stars Steve Schirripa and Frank Vincent. Someone takes a nine-story fall, and there's a lot of scenes in and around the Planet Hollywood casino. [Gateworld] Fringe: Here are pictures and a description of episode six, "The Cure":
CURE FOR RARE DISEASE MAKES PATIENTS RADIOACTIVE ON "FRINGE" TUESDAY, OCTOBER 21, ON FOX. After weeks of being reported missing, a woman with a rare disease resurfaces in suburban Massachusetts and inexplicably causes excruciating pain and subsequent death to those she encounters. As the gruesome scene is investigated, dangerous levels of radiation are detected, and unusual circumstances surrounding the case point to illegal human drug trials and possibly something even more sinister. Meanwhile, Walter obsesses about cotton candy, Peter strikes a bargain with Nina Sharp and a startling piece of Olivia's past is revealed.
Heroes: On tonight's episode of Heroes, Future Peter tells Present Peter to use a potentially destructive ability to save the world. Then Present Peter meets Future Claire, who threatens him at gunpoint, and has a weird encounter with Future Sylar. Meanwhile, Mohinder is confused. I can't imagine why. Oh, and Hiro and Ando dig up Adam looking for info on who hired Daphne. [Ace Showbiz] And here are some snazzy pics of Future Peter and Future Claire. They're snazzy! [Heroes Spoilers]
Life On Mars: Here's the description of the third episode, "My Maharishi Is Bigger Than Your Maharishi," plus some pictures:
The murder of a returning Vietnam veteran has Lieutenant Hunt outraged, as he demands a quick resolution to what quickly becomes a complicated and controversial case. As Sam and the squad's team of detectives explore the circumstances surrounding the homicide, Tyler is sent down a mysterious path that may provide clues about his own family's past and why he is back in 1973.
Sarah Connor Chronicles: In the Terminator show's eighth episode, "The Tower Is Tall But The Fall Is Short":
What would a T-1001 need with a doctor? Sarah, John and Cameron may soon find out as they track down another name on their list. Elsewhere, a woman from Derek's past surprises him in the present.
And here are some steamy pics of Kendra Shaw in bed with Brian Austin Green! [SpoilerTV]
Sanctuary: Did you know that Dr. Helen Magnus "pushes the envelope of society and of science"? Well, now you do! [TV Guide] Additional reporting by Katharine Duckett


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The wall papers are now widely used for developing decorative finishing of interior walls and they are made exclusively from paper or combined with other materials. They may be unprimed. Primed, embossed, metal-coated, etc. They are available in one colour or multi-colour patterns printed on the face surface.
The surface on which wall paper is to be fived is dried, levelled and made free from chalk or lime solution. All the cracks and slits are filled up with lime-gypsum solution. The surface is then pasted with wrapping paper or newspapers by applying suitable paste. The wall paper which is available in rolls is then hanged very carefully on the surface and the continuity of the pattern or design on wall paper is maintained.
The wall paper is available in a great variety of patterns and colours. The varnished wall paper can be polished after hanging to develop the effect of veneer-panelled wall. The wall papers of certain type are washable and they may be painted with oil paints. The wall paper with sound absorbing properties is also available. The metal-coated wall papers are prepared from wall papers coated with a primer of metallic powder and then the patterns are printed or embossed on the surface.
The fresh lime is slaked at site of work and mixed thoroughly with sufficient quantity of water in a tub. It is then screened through a clean cloth. The clean gum dissolved in hot water is then added at the rate of 20 N per m3 of lime. The rice may be used in place of gum.
The surface to be whitewashed should be cleaned before the work is started. For whitewashing walls which are whitewashed before, the old loose whitewash is to be first removed and repairing to the plaster is carried out, if necessary.
The whitewash is applied with jute brush and the brush is so worked that a surface with uniform colour is obtained. The three coats are generally applied, each after the previous coat has completely dried.
The lime is toxic for germs. It reflects light and thus it increases the brightness of the surface. The whitewashing therefore is extensively used for interior wall surfaces and ceilings of houses.
The process of whitewashing is sometimes used for exterior wall surfaces also. A satisfactory work gives an opaque smooth surface with uniform white colour and does not readily come off on the hand, when rubbed.
This is prepared by adding the colouring pigment to the screened whitewash. It should be seen that the colouring pigment is not affected by the presence of lime. Ordinarily, the yellow earth is popular for Colourwashing. Generally, the walls are colourwashed and ceilings are whitewashed. The mixture is to be kept constantly stirred during use.
The colourwashed is applied in the same fashion as the whitewash. A satisfactory work does not give out powder when the finished surface is rubbed with the fingers.
The process of Colourwashing imparts cleanliness and pleasant appearance of the surfaces which are treated.
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"'See you in dreamland,' she'd whisper, and blow us a kiss before shutting the door quietly behind her. Like dreamland was a real place, tangible, where we would all wander close enough to catch glimpses and brush shoulders." Prologue, p. 3.
"She was eighteen, so technically she couldn't be listed as a runaway. She was more like a soldier gone AWOL, still owning some service and on the lam." Chapter 1, p. 13.
"When I opened my eyes, my ears were ringing and the first thing I saw was a circle of cheerleaders standing around me in purple sequins, pom-poms limp at their sides. I wondered for a second if I'd died and gone to hell." Chapter 4, p. 47.
"We were all staring as we passed him slowly, like tourists at a wildlife park watching the elephants from the safety of their station wagon." Chapter 4, p. 52.
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I welcome you to the Distance Learning Programmes of this University. Indeed I am glad to invite you to become apart and parcel of our University. It is a Deemed to-be-University established by the Government of India in 1987. It is one of the few Universities, which are promoting studies to Rural and Tribal people and understanding their necessities in all terms. The University has created milestones in research on various issues, is providing value education and producing precious humane citizens.
From Vedic era, education is the key to success in building firm foundation of our nation and its constant development. We can again become leader of the world through our profitable researches and their perfect implementations. Consequently, to understand this essential need for the nation, Janardan Rai Nagpr Rajasthan Vidyapeeth (Deemed- to - be University) stepped into Distance Learning Courses in the year 2001, when quality education was a dream for rural and tribal students of India. The dream has started coming true to these education seekers since our University established its Distance Learning Centres in many tribal, rural and urban areas of the country. Now Distance Learning is not an alternative choice of Indian students. It is one of the most efficient approaches to learning latest and traditional courses.
We hope our well-organised and professional learning programmes will become useful for the destitute, quality education hunters or already employed people of the nation. Our learner friendly programmes are designed keeping in mind today industry requisites and education standards to benefit the society. We are already having an enormous magnitude of students, who are continuously growing; and accordingly we are increasing our infrastructure and forming more efficient system. I ensure you about providing high quality education catering to the needs of the society and industry.
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Evan and Eric share their stories about the important role public benefits play in their lives.
Public Benefits and Eligibility
Many public benefits such as Medicaid and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are means-tested programs. This means the programs serve people who have low incomes and few assets. In order to be eligible to receive these public benefits, people cannot exceed certain income or asset limits. The services available through Medicaid programs vary by state, but can include supported employment, day services and programs, and other services to support community-based living.
Waiting lists for Medicaid are common and depend on your state of residence. Check with your state I/DD agency or a chapter of The Arc to get information for your state. Please note that chapters of The Arc vary in size and in the services they provide. If you need further assistance, please contact The Arc's national office through our online form or by phone at 202-617-3268.
Public Benefits Programs
It is important to learn what public benefits the person with I/DD is eligible for and apply for the appropriate benefits. Programs that may be available include:
- Medicaid: Provides health coverage to people with I/DD, children, pregnant women, parents, and seniors. There are certain basic federal criteria for eligibility and each state can add additional people to its Medicaid program. In some states, additional low income adults may be eligible.
- Medicaid Home and Community Based Services (HCBS): Provide people with severe disabilities with long-term services and supports in home and community settings rather than in institutional settings. Check with a chapter of The Arc or an I/DD state agency for information.
- Medicare: Health insurance for people with I/DD who receive disability benefits from Social Security (SSDI or Disabled Adult Child benefits).
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI): SSI provides monthly benefits to help children and adults with severe disabilities meet their basic needs such as food, clothing, and shelter. Benefits are very modest. For a person age 18 or older to qualify, he or she must have a significant disability and little income or resources.
- Social Security Disabled Adult Child (DAC): An adult with I/DD who became disabled before age 22 may be eligible for "disabled adult child's" benefits. These benefits are only available if a parent is deceased or starts receiving retirement or disability benefits.
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI): A benefit for people with severe disabilities who have earned sufficient Social Security "work credits" and who are not able to work at a substantial level. Many people with I/DD who use the SSI program's work incentives earn work credits. They can also become eligible for SSDI benefits and for Medicare benefits 2 years later.
- Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP): Food assistance for eligible, low-income individuals and families.
- Housing Choice Vouchers (Section 8): Assists people with I/DD, very low-income families, and the elderly to afford safe housing. Contact your local Public Housing Authority.
- Other state benefits: Check with a chapter of The Arc or a state I/DD agency on state and community programs that may be available.
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What if depression is really an acute case of realism? What if I have lost the ability to delusional like everyone out there chasing the american delusion err I mean dream? Am I mentally ill because I see corruption everywhere? Am I diseased because I'm not greedy, incapable of lying or hurting others to get ahead?
Am I more or less evolved? I am failing survival of the fittest. I don't want to compete at all. I no longer believe in an honest dollar. I can barely get an honest penny.
I see no way out of this, which is depressing. I wish I could buy blinders and get back in the endless hamster wheel. I wish I could be satisfied running and KNOWING it is getting me nowhere.
I don't want to fight anymore. I don't want to save the world. I want to sign the worlds DNR. It…
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Baby Corn Pepper Stir Fry
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Baby corn pepper stir fry makes for an excellent side dish for parathas, rice, and pulaos. It is low in calories and also makes an awesome low-calorie starter for parties.
Preparation Time: 10 minutes
Cooking Time: 15 minutes
Serves: 2 people
Baby Corn- 10
Finely-Chopped Big Onion- 1
Ginger Garlic Paste- 1 tsp
Finely-Chopped Capsicum- 3 tbsp
Salt- To taste
For the Masala:
Peppercorn (Kalimiri)- 1 tsp
Fennel (Sauf)- 1 tsp
For the Garnish (Tadka):
Oil- 3 tsp
Cumin (Jeera)- ½ tsp
Curry Leaves- A few
- Wash the baby corn thoroughly, trim the edges off, and cut them in small circles. Set aside.
- Dry roast the peppercorn and fennel seeds for 3 minutes or until you get a nice roasted aroma. Cool, grind it coarsely, and set aside.
- Heat oil in a nonstick pan, add cumin and curry leaves. Let the cumin start popping.
- Add the ginger garlic paste and sauté for a minute. Add the chopped onion and sauté until it turns translucent. Now add the peppercorn and fennel mixture.
- Add the chopped capsicum, salt, and sauté for 2 minutes.
- Now add the baby corn, sprinkle some water and cook covered for 5 to 10 minutes. Check in between and flip over to prevent it from burning. Keep cooking until the baby corn turns soft and all the flavors are absorbed.
- Serve hot with rice or use it as a stuffing.
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