Basic First Aid: Knowing When to Act
By: tiger Posted Under: HealthFirst aid can be very important, because often during an accident the first people on the scene are not emergency medical personal. One of the most important parts of first aid is knowing when to act and how to act.
History of Scuba Diving Part 1: Diving Bells and Snorkels
By: John Posted Under: SportsScuba diving is a very popular sport and many people participate in it all across the world. Even though the scuba diving system of today, where a diver is able to carry an air tank underwater, is relatively new, humans have been experimenting with diving since the beginning of time. The snorkel and diving bell are some of the earliest diving apparatuses used by mankind.
Understanding Biometric Identity
By: John Posted Under: Information SecurityThere are many types of identities, which are used to verify that a person is who they say they are, but few are as concrete or unique as biometric identity. Biometric identity is used to describe physical aspects of a person, such as their DNA, which are for all intensive purposes unique across the human population.
Dreamhost Coupon Codes and Review
By: tiger Posted Under: TechnologyDreamhost is a company that offers website hosting, including private servers and shared hosting. This is a review of their service and includes some Dreamhost coupon codes that can save you big!
Improving the Dog Wheelchair
By: tiger Posted Under: TechnologyIt is often said that dog is mans best friend. They can be very rewarding and are incredibly loyal, so when a dog gets injured, it can be very devastating to both the owner and the dog. Taking care of an injured dog can be very hard and means a very large commitment. It can also be very expensive. For example, a wheelchair for a dog can cost over a thousand dollars. Recently a bioengineer at the University of Louisville set out to create an affordable dog wheelchair.
Diabetes Resource Center
By: tiger Posted Under: HealthDiabetes is a very serious disease that is becoming more and more common in countries like the United States. The diabetes resource center will help you understand the common types of diabetes, as well as symptoms and treatment.
ITIL: The Information Technology Infrastructure Library
By: John Posted Under: TechnologyIn this ever growing world of corporate entities, it is not hard to see why the idea of saving money, using less resources, and still providing quality services is a popular concept. For some the Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) is seen as the holy grail of Information Technology Management, having been credited with both controlling costs and allowing companies to run a more efficient IT operation.
The Americans with Disabilities Act
By: tiger Posted Under: HealthThe Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) became law in 1990, when it was signed by President Bush. The goal of this law is to eliminate discrimination towards those who are mobility challenged. Much like the Civil Rights Act of 1964 helped to prevent discrimination based off of things like a persons race, gender, or religion, the ADA prevents people from being discriminated against because of a physical or mental disability. The ADA has many different sections that address a large span of situations,
Mike Utley: A True Mobility Hero
By: tiger Posted Under: HealthWhen many people think of heroes, they consider the fireman who rushes into a burning house to save a baby or a soldier who sacrifices himself so that his bodies can live, but there are many different types of heroes and Mike Utley is a hero. Mike Utley is a former NFL player who, after an injury in the late eighties, was left paralyzed from the legs down. Many when faced with a life changing situation, might be tempted to give up, but Mike Utley has continued fighting to improve his life and the lives o
A Brief History of the Paralympics
By: tiger Posted Under: HealthThe Olympic Games is an event that is held once every four years. It dates back over a hundred years and is based off of games held by the Ancient Greeks. Many different sports make up this international event, which is a great source of pride for many people. While many people have heard of the Olympics, up until recently there were probably some that had never heard of the Paralympics. The Paralympics is also an international event, but the athletes of the Paralympics are all mobility challenged in one
Wonderful Water Weekend
By: tiger Posted Under: HealthBeing mobility challenged can mean that there are some things you can't do, but there are a whole host of opportunities that are available. Wheelchair sports have been very popular for over fifty years and today are a part of most forms of rehabilitation. They can have tremendous effects not only on a person physically, but also mentally. Water sports are one type of sport that can be participated in by all people. This includes things like skiing and wake boarding. One organization, the Adaptive Adventu
Eye Tracking Technology Helps Girl Speak
By: tiger Posted Under: HealthThere are many people who are unable to speak or have difficulty doing so. Using eye tracking technology, a girl that might have never been able to speak has just been given the opportunity to explore the World. This young child is using a new system that integrates an software accessibility suite called Grid 2 with eye tracking technology.
Blood Age Linked to Infections in Transfusions
By: tiger Posted Under: HealthA doctor at Cooper University Hospital released a report this week, which shows that the age of blood can directly affect the health of a blood transfusion recipient. This study states that the currently accepted 42 day shelf life, might actually be too much. Instead, this report seems to indicate that blood over thirty day old can cause infections.
Scuba Diving for the Mobility Challenged
By: tiger Posted Under: HealthThere are many sports or activities that are available for people in wheelchairs. Many of which date back to the nineteen-forties. This includes sports like tennis and basketball. Most doctors that deal with head and spinal cord injuries agree that exercises plays several important roles in recovery. Scuba diving is one sport that has shown a lot of potential to aid in recovery. One of the great things about scuba diving, and swimming in general, is the weightlessness that is experienced. With scuba
Headphones Could Play Havoc with Pacemakers
By: tiger Posted Under: HealthThe pacemaker is a device that is implanted into the body and is designed to ensure that a persons heart rate remains regular. There are many devices that can interfere with a pace maker. Adding to this list, a recent study has reported that the magnet in a set of headphones can adversely effect a pacemaker. A pacemaker is a device that is installed in the body and can physically stimulate the heart. Electrodes are attached to the heart and a mild shock is applied. The shock can ensure a regular heartbea