The Press Release

Posted on April 6, 2012 by

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Die-in on Wednesday, September 22, 5:30 p.m., at Phillips Square.

Alive without my car!

Montréal, Monday, September 13, 2010 – On Wednesday, September 22, 2010, for World Carfree Day, the Montréal à Vélo Collective is organizing a Die-in to condemn the violence caused by the pervasiveness of car culture in our society. Starting at 5:30 p.m., hundreds of people will come together at the corner of St. Catherine and Union to illustrate the worst result of the domination of car culture: death.

Every month, more names are added to the automobile’s list of victims. In 2009, the Société d’assurance automobile du Québec reported 2253 people seriously injured and 515 deaths due to automobile accidents in Québec alone. That’s not to mention the victims of cardiac and respiratory disease caused by automobile-created air pollution.

“Merely encouraging walking and cycling is not enough,” says Fannie Dulude, from the organizing committee, “As long as provincial and municipal authorities don’t show a clear political commitment to reduce the space allotted to automobiles in cities, pedestrians and cyclists will continue to be at risk of dying.”

A Die-in is a symbolic, theatrical event. Participants are invited to pretend to be injured or dead, in order to demand a chance at life without cars!

Statistics

  • Between the signing of the Kyoto Protocol in December 2007 and today one million cars were added on Quebec roads. You read correctly: 1 million additional cars, in 12 years, an average growth of 85 000 vehicles per year, half in Greater Montreal. “
  • Road transport produces 40% of emissions of greenhouse gases emissions in Quebec, 50% in the Montreal metropolitan area, 60% the island of Montreal.
  • 80% of Quebecers aged 18 to 80 years have a car.
  • Around Montreal, four major projects totaling 80 kilometers of new highways are under construction
  • Road vehicle accidents with injuries resulted in 43,582 deaths and 2253 serious injuries.
  • In 2009 there were 5,027,848 licensed to drive in Quebec and 5,778,947 vehicles in circulation
  • Aout 1,844 pedestrians are Injured by cars on the island of Montreal EACH year. That Amounts to 14.4% of the Montreal population.
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4 Top Home Remodeling Tips

Posted on February 27, 2013 by

Are
you thinking about remodeling the roof or siding of your Maryland home? You
can have the option of hiring a professional like Central Roofing and Siding Co. or you can work on it yourself. Home remodeling may initially cost
you a small fortune but it can help you save thousands of dollars in the long
run. That’s because, by remodeling, you are actually increasing the value of
your property. The whole process can give your home a much needed face lift. Of
course, remodeling doesn’t come in cheap. You need to know a few basics first
before taking on this project.


4 Things To Tackle When Remodeling Your Home:

  1. Budget: How much are you
    willing to cash out? To help give you a close estimate, make a list of all
    the things you want to remodel in your home. Do you need a new roof? How
    about those new thermal energy efficient windows? Knowing what needs to be
    replaced will give you figures to work with. If you have a limited budget,
    there are certain loans that can help you out. Just make sure you are
    financially equipped to settle it.
  2. Design: Do you know what
    design or look you’re after? You have the option to do it yourself or hire
    a professional (architect or interior designer). The design of your home
    will generally reflect your character, taste and preferences. If you hire
    a professional, make sure he is aware of your budget so he can work with
    the right materials and the right design. Don’t hesitate to speak your
    mind if you don’t like something in the plan. Remember, it’s your home and
    your money. At the end of the day, you’re going to live in it so make the
    most out of the whole experience.
  3. Implementation: Do you have experience
    with construction works? If you’re not, it’s always best to trust the
    professionals. Don’t focus on the professional fee but on the actual
    quality of the work. Professional contractors have several supplier
    contacts that give better rates and they also know several options or
    tricks to help you save money. When hiring a contractor, a stress-
    free construction project is a bonus.
  4. Consultation: Before you start on the
    remodelling project, ask for a second opinion. A second opinion might give
    you options and suggestion that you will need later on. Two heads are
    better than one. Clear communication between everybody involved
    (architect, site supervisor and owner) is a must. Everybody needs to know
    the details of the project so they can work on it better. Discuss the
    price and how long the construction will take. Set guidelines to prevent
    overspending, late projects and safety mishaps.

 

 

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Understanding Steam Boilers From A Layman’s Perspective

Posted on September 7, 2012 by

The steam boiler is quite possibly heavy industry’s most important technological innovation since the wheel. Although the steam generator has been around for decades, there remain a surprisingly large number of people who are unaware about the inner workings of this device. If you have a specific interest in heavy industry or would simply like to expand your general knowledge, this article is for you.

The principle behind steam boilers is very simple – all particles possess energy and this energy can be transferred from one particle to another. “That’s it?” I can hear you exclaim. Yes, that’s it. Let’s take a deeper look at how this basic principle is put to work in the modern steam generator.

In its liquid state, water consists of molecules that are moving about slowly. These molecules possess more kinetic energy than those in ice, but less than those in steam. Thus, by heating water to create steam, we increase the amount of energy held by each individual water molecule. In a steam generator, tremendous amounts of heat, supplied by the burning of fuel, are used to turn water into super heated steam. The water molecules in steam are completely free to move about and rocket about at very high speeds as they possess a great deal of kinetic energy. This kinetic energy can be harnessed in various ways. For example, in the case of a steam turbine, when the molecules collide with the steam turbine, they transfer some kinetic energy to the turbine and cause the turbine to spin. 

Wasn’t that easy to understand? Steam boilers are actually very simple contraptions, but they have wrought massive changes in the industrial world. Any successful enterprise in heavy industry will own some top quality steam generators. One of the world’s leading manufacturers of steam generators is Clayton Industries. Visit their site to find out more about how they’ve applied unique design principles to the humble steam generator for greater industrial efficiency and productivity.

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Advantages and Disadvantages of EHR’s

Posted on August 9, 2012 by

A patients health records are more than just a way to record a patient’s health. At Half Penny Technologies, they realize that and work to provide health care providers with the best EHR equipment possible. Many doctors have gone to EHR or what is known as electronic health records to help keep track of their patient’s medical history. There are quite a few advantages as well as disadvantages to such a system. 

Advantages

Probably the strongest advantage to using EHR is having patient’s records readily accessible at a moment’s notice. Electronic health records are easier to transfer from one doctor’s office to another making it easier on the doctor as well as the patient. According to research, this improves effective patient care by having the records waiting at the doctor’s office or hospital when they get there. 

Other advantages include having to use less storage place as everything is on the computer, omitting errors from being made do to someone’s bad handwriting and have been known to help in malpractice claims as well. 

Disadvantages

The only real disadvantage to EHR is that there may be a lack of privacy involved. It is estimated that a total of 150 people can have access to EHR records at a time. This can lead to altered information and even lack of privacy for patients and their families. 

Other disadvantages include the high cost of implementing such a program and the fact that not every health care facility will update to electronic health records, which could cause records to be misplaced in the shuffle. The advantages however, seem to outweigh the disadvantages making EHR’s the wave of the future for doctors and places like Half Penny Technologies. 

If you are a medical professional looking to have an electronic health records system installed you can contact the representatives at Half Penny Technologies for more information. 

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An Introduction to Basic Arthroscopy Equipment

Posted on June 9, 2012 by

Are you interested in arthroscopy? It’s a very important aspect of surgical work and any medical student aspiring to become a professional surgeon will inevitably have to take an arthroscopy module. The first step to learning about arthroscopy is familiarizing yourself with basic arthroscopy equipment. 

Arthroscopy can be used to diagnose injuries in human joints and muscles. It is commonly used to identify knee or shoulder injuries. This is done by making small incisions in a triangular shape around the target area and then inserting a scope into one of the incisions. Thus, the most important tool during arthroscopic procedures is an arthroscopic scope. The scope is usually made up of a camera, a magnifying lens and a small light source. Once inserted into a surgical incision, it can project images from inside the human body onto a computer screen. This allows the doctor to look around for injuries such as muscle or ligament tears so that he or she can decide on the appropriate treatment for the patient.

Of course, specialized equipment must be used to create these incisions. A surgeon performing arthroscopy will typically have an assortment of scissors, scalpels and probes at his disposal. Each of these must be thoroughly sharpened to ensure they can slice through skin or muscle easily. They also need to be thoroughly sterilized. This is easily accomplished using an autoclave, which works like a steam oven and uses extremely high heat and pressure to kill bacterial contaminants. Sometimes, a surgeon will perform a surgical procedure immediately after an arthroscopic assessment. If so, he will use these very same tools to perform the surgical procedure. For example, a scalpel is frequently used during lavage where a surgeon removes displaced skin and muscle tissue from the surgical wound.

If you want to become more familiar with these instruments, take a look at Whittemore Enterprises’ arthroscopy equipment inventory. Learning to recognize these instruments and becoming proficient in their use is part and parcel of becoming a professional surgeon.

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The Benefits of Beauty School

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

Due to the increasing demand for cosmetic services and the resulting beauty industry boom, beauty school is becoming an increasingly attractive prospect for high school graduates. Higher education, however, is about more than improving your career prospects. A good higher education should also contribute to your holistic development as a person and beauty colleges such as La James College manage to deliver such an education with great aplomb.



Of course, the primary objective of higher education is to prepare you for the working world. Beauty school will provide you with a wealth of expert knowledge needed to succeed in the beauty services industry. If you’re interested in becoming a nail technician, you’ll learn about various types of nail maintenance equipment such as the electric nail drill. If you’re interested in becoming a massage therapist, you’ll learn about different pressure points in the human body and practice exercises designed to increase your wrist and finger strength. From technical skills to theoretical knowledge, you’ll be covered for your choice of profession upon graduating from beauty school.



Beauty school also endows you with important inter-personal skills. Part of being a beauty therapist involves networking with clients to build up a loyal customer base. This requires excellent social interaction and marketing skills which will be thoroughly honed during your time in beauty school, especially during compulsory internships. No matter what profession you are in, it is impossible to succeed without these people skills.



Finally, beauty school gives you a higher purpose. Although there is a common misconception that the beauty industry is superficial, beauty therapists actually play an important social role. They help boost customers’ self-esteem and positive energy which are important to succeeding in life. In that sense, they are not just giving the client an image makeover, but also helping to engineer a change in their personality and mindset as well. 



There is no doubt that beauty school graduates are well-developed individuals, prepared for success in both their personal and professional lives. If you, too, want this sort of holistic education, sign up for beauty college today.

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The iPad Wall Mount – Changing The iPad Experience!

Posted on April 27, 2012 by

The iPad wall mount is without a doubt a must for all iPad junkies.
Let’s face it, the iPad has practically taken over the tech-world.
Although most Apple products are highly popular among technology nerds,
the iPad has taken the sensation to a whole new level. With tens of
millions of iPad’s sold all over the globe, Apple has certainly placed
its products on the top of the tablet ranking. Nevertheless, this life
alternating device can always use a few tweaks to further improve its
functionality. Although hundreds of iPad accessories have been developed
and released in recent years, just a few of them are really worth their
price. One product that should definitely grab your eyes is the wall
mount accessory for iPad, an accessory that will change the way you
present your loved iPad!

The iPad wall mount is of the most recent Apple iPad accessory released.
This very stylish product gives the iPad user the ability to mount
their device on the wall. Just think about all the possibilities this
gives you. First of all, these wall mounting brackets are perfectly
suitable for commercial environments, such as retail stores. Whether for
selling the iPad itself or any other sale, this amazing accessory gives
the user the ability to display any demonstrations or product
advertisements.

Thought that a store is the only use of this incredible accessory? Think
again! Anyone can easily install this wall mount in their own home,
thereby displaying their iPad to their family and friends. This gives
the user further possibilities, such as to-do lists, alarms, video
displays, picture displays and so on, the possibilities are endless! It
can quickly be installed in any home room, whether the bathroom or the
living room.

At the end of the day, the wall mount for the iPad is one of the most
useful products on the market. With great prices and life improving
uses, why would anyone want to give this great product up?

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Why we need to coat different metals

Posted on April 6, 2012 by
Plated Pieces

Plated Pieces

Plating or coating is very common these days and is used in almost every field and industry whether it be auto industry, space products, electronics, home appliances, kitchen products, machinery, production plants or any other. Importantly, there are lots of different kinds of plating available today and scientists are still looking for more metal plating techniques and methods. Almost every kind of plating is used in a single product that reaches us ranging from nickel plated products to gold plated circuits and others.

We all know that everything we use is plated or coated with another material, but why we need to plate (or coat) products? Can’t manufacturers and engineers supply products in their original shape without plating them? Most of us never see the original shape of metals and materials that we use throughout our life like iron, zinc, gold and others.

Well, it is for sure that we cannot use most of the metals without coating because there are many metals that cannot exist alone with reacting with any other material (or metal or chemical). Naturally most of the metals cannot be shaped due to their chemical or physical properties, for instance gold. Gold cannot be used in jewelry items in its original form because it’s very flexible and cannot be shaped without adding some other solid material in it. Similarly, most of the metals are too reactive that they instantly react with atmospheric chemicals when left in open air. So to keep such metals safe from chemical reactions, we use plating.

Metals that are too reactive are usually plated with a non-reactive or less reactive metal. So when a highly reactive metal is coated with a non-reactive metal, it is no longer exposed to open air and thus can be kept safe from reactions.

Plating was originally used to keep metals and materials safe from wear and tear. Also to increase the life of the metal and to keep it safe from chemical reactions, plating was used. But today, plating is serving a wide range of purposes in different industries. No matter for what purpose we use plating, one thing is for sure that plating has made our lives very easy and simple.

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My Lawyer Always Hires a Company That Offers Some Very Nice Dictation Services

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

I know that my divorce lawyer has been in dire need of a company to offer some very nice dictation services, because he told me that his transcriber left the company for a better paying job. I understand that was very good for her but did not like that she without giving any kind of notice. I know that it is very nice and honorable to be able to give a two weeks notice before she went to another company. It is the only right way to go about that kind of thing. I went online to help my lawyer out and found a very nice company that offered some of the best dictation services that could be found on the web. My lawyer was very interested and decided to check the company out for a while to see if they were good enough. He has been hiring the company for about three months straight since he started doing business with them.

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I Am Glad My Girlfriend Bought Me a Pair of Motorola Radios

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

I really have to say that my girlfriend is one of the most thoughtful women I have ever known in my whole entire life. She decided that it would be nice to buy me a pair of brand new motorola radios for my job. I have to have a pair of handheld radios for my work due to the huge area that I have to be in at all times. I thought that the pair of radios had to be one of the best gifts that I have ever been given in my life. I have been using the same exact radios at my work site for the last two weeks, and they work so well in the whole area. I mean the range of the radios is very far. I really did not know what I did to have my girlfriend to buy me these radios but am very grateful that she did so.

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Getting into the clothing business

Posted on December 8, 2011 by

It is a widely accepted belief that financial security can only be attained through engaging in business and not by means of employment. In today’s highly competitive marketplace, it is hard to determine the type of business that you can venture into. In the clothing industry, one practical business opportunity is baby clothes wholesale. You will definitely not run out of customers because babies are constantly being born everyday. Parents will surely spend for their babies’ clothing requirements.

You can source out different types of baby clothing depending on the kind of fabric. You can also decide if you want to market commercially produced baby clothes or organic baby clothing. Your decision will largely depend on the kind of customers that you will have. There is surely a ready market for commercially made clothing wherever your base of operation is. Nevertheless, you can always create a market for organic baby clothing. You will find that this type of clothing is not hard to sell.

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