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“Fall” Into Weight Loss with Sugar-Free Foods and Beverages

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) August 15, 2007

With summer drawing rapidly to a close, it’s almost time to raid the closet again in search of fall-appropriate clothing. However, the conclusion of beach weather — and the return to a bulkier wardrobe — should not mean an end to weight loss efforts.

Many people tend to lose weight heading into the warm weather months, only to gain much of it back once autumn arrives. Others pack on the pounds even earlier, drawn in by backyard barbecues and frequent trips to the ice cream shop on muggy summer days.

Either way, calorie counters often approach the fall holiday season with weight woes. This year, don’t look to fad diets or the drastic elimination of certain foods and beverages as the solution to successful weight loss. To help maintain a healthier shape, consider the calorie savings provided by low-calorie, sugar-free foods and beverages.

Products sweetened with low-calorie sweeteners such as sucralose (brand name Splenda

Huge chunks of ice fall from 1600 foot TV tower

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Huge chunks of ice fall from TV tower during 2007 Oklahoma ice storm. Ice strikes building and a number of vehicles that were parked beneath the tower.
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A howto for swapping out your ice hockey frames/chassis for inline/roller hockey frames using common items you find at a hardware store. In this video, I mounted some Sprung chassis onto my CCM ice hockey boots. CCM boot + Sprung frames Mission RL boots + Suregrip frames Things you need: Drill 6/32″ T-nuts (tee nuts) 6/32″ screws/bolts washers thread lock aka loctite Instructions fro mounting Sprung frames from sprung-inline.com Here’s some mounting info that will make it easier and better. 1) Find something that shows up on the sole and mark the center of the toe and heel on the sole. Check the boot and sole to best find the center spots. 2) Draw a line from the toe spot to the heel spot. 3) Find the center of the line on the sole between the end edges of the sole and mark it. 4) Measure 1/4″ toward the heel from the center point and mark this point with a line across the sole at 90 degrees to the center line. 5) Align the frame with the center of the toe mount and heel mount on the center line, and the horizontal cross member in the center of the frame lined up with the horizontal line on the sole (# 4). 6 Drill the holes through the frame (you can drill inward a little to avoid hitting the frame with the drill, and they will mount easier because of the slight angle). Or mark the mount holes through the frame and drill with the frame removed. 7) ENJOY
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Fashion Week Comes to Atlanta Fall 2004

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Atlanta, GA (PRWEB) July 31, 2004

From the glossy pages of Vogue and Glamour, to the tucked away boutiques housing fashions best kept secrets, to the newest in trends and the conventional pieces that will forever live, fashion is everywhere. Kenneth Strut International (KSI) is producing the ultimate in fashion retrospective, Fashion Week Atlanta. Expect authentic sophistication and mesmerized attendees over a nine-day experience September 24th – October 3rd, 2004.

SnugHarness.com, the Fall Protection Experts, Offer Tips For DIY Roofers: Smart Steps To Take Before Starting – From Personal Health to Fall Protection Equipment

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Mc Farland, WI (Vocus) July 6, 2009

Recently SnugHarness.com, a fall protection company who serves companies and individuals needing fall protection equipment, has developed a tip sheet to provide help and knowledgeable support for DIY Roofers. There are many different types of DIYers out there and before undertaking DIY projects they must analyze their project to see if it?s something they want to attempt after considering their ability, safety, cost and scope of project. Taking a comprehensive look at everything – from personal health to fall protection equipment means less unpleasant surprises later which cost time and money.

There is quite a bit of conflicting advice for DIYers who are considering roofing their own home. Some naysayers try to frighten with their advice while others go the other extreme, saying it?s easy. One Midwestern Roofing business said that 99% of DIY roofs have incorrect application and should leave it to the professionals. While incorrect application can cause roofing problems, this extreme advice doesn?t take into account the different levels of DIYers. Rick Hudson, a DIY who successfully roofed his own home, found that a team of friends, proper research, and hard work saved him at least two thousand dollars. ?Like with any DIY project, the key is not being afraid of asking questions, even multiple times. Asking experts from where I bought my supplies and asking experienced friends was very helpful.?

One of the first questions a potential DIY roofer should ask themselves is have they considered ALL the costs?

Consider these three questions:

Safety: Can the project be done safely? Roofing a ranch style house verse a three story Victorian house is very different in safety requirements. This is not to say more complicated homes can?t be done, but different safety investments must be considered.

Health: Roofing is not rocket science but it is back breaking work. Up and down ladders, tearing off previous layers, scrambling across a hot roof and carrying heavy equipment. One must decide if their body is up for the challenge before proceeding any further.

Cost: Break down ALL the costs of the job. After proper research, DIYers can find all the hidden costs. Team of friends helping out? Great! But also consider how much it will cost to feed (and hydrate!) the team.

Equipment: Rent, Buy or Borrow?

Obviously, one can buy equipment, but if it?s only going to be used once it makes sense to borrow or rent. Many home improvement stores will rent tools by the hour, day, week or even month. Some equipment it makes sense to buy since it can be used in other capacities. If one plans on being on the roof again for cleaning eaves, chimney or the like, it may make sense to install a permanent roof anchor that can connect with fall protection equipment. Personal protection equipment, like safety glasses, are a mainstay for DIYers safety protection in most projects. Other items, like air compressors, may be better to rent or borrow unless there is a long term plan for other DIY projects.

A list (some optional) to be considered depending on the situation:

Safety Equipment: safety glasses, fall protection equipment (bucket of safety- lifeline, anchor point & harness), gloves, knee pads.

Tools: sturdy ladder, nail gun, compressor, roofers hatchet, nail pouch, flat shovel (if scraping off old shingles) chalk line, tape measure, utility knife.

Consider a powered staple gun that enables one to double their speed.

Materials: shingles, asphalt paper, nails, tubes of chalking (Blackjack)

There are a wide variety of shingles available so research this topic well. Asphalt shingles range from basically 20 year life to 40 year life. Consider how labor intensive replacing a roof is and consider higher quality shingles, unless planning on selling soon. Higher life shingles are thicker and not only wear better, but have more protection against punctures.

Other expenses to consider: permit, dumpster rental (if one doesn?t want to haul on own), plywood for rotten areas, food supplies for team, How-To book or DVD, tarps.

The Basic Process:

1. Remove all shingles. Some experts allow for two layers of shingles before ripping off. Don?t do this if shingles are curling up. Realize that this might shorten the life of the roof. However, for some home owners, this is a temporary solution that they are willing to do, knowing that the life of the roof may be shorter.

2. Make repairs on roof if necessary (e.g. replace bad wood with plywood)

3. Install ice dam protector

4. Put down asphalt paper

5. Apply chalk line at regular intervals to ensure a straight application of shingles

6. Apply Shingles – start at eaves and work up

7.Apply flashing

8. Seal flashing with caulking

9. Install ridge vent

Consider all resources. Friends who have equipment or experience with roofing. The public library is another free resource to try. Amazon has reviewed books and DVDs that deal with DIY Roofing.

As long as help and equipment are already present for roofing, some DIYers also decide to replace older, heavier, and smaller eaves and downspouts with newer, lighter, and larger eaves.

There is a wide spectrum of skills, abilities, resources and experiences for DIYers. DIYers should not attempt a roofing job until all costs are properly factored in and one knows if they can successfully accomplish the job.

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It’s That Time of the Saison: New Belgium Brewing Introduces Flavorful Fall Seasonal Beer

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Fort Collins, CO (PRWEB) September 21, 2006

New Belgium?s new seasonal release, Saison, pays tribute to Belgian farmhouse ales brewed to celebrate the fall harvest. Pale bronze in color, Saison is slightly spicy and delicately hopped. A sweet malty note glides along with herbal tones produced by an authentic Belgian yeast strain. The finish is surprisingly dry.

Originally, local brewers crafted Saison beers for seasonal workers in the farming community to enjoy at the end of their day. With typical hoppy character and an intriguing Belgian twist, Saison will appeal to hop lovers and wheat beer drinkers alike. Whether you?re pushing a plow or a pile of paperwork, Saison will help you bask in the afterglow of a job well done.

New York Law Firm Secures $750,000 Settlement for Bronx Man Injured in Slip and Fall Accident

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New York, NY (PRWEB) February 16, 2010

Seth Harris, partner in the New York City-based litigation firm of Burns & Harris, secured a $ 750,000 settlement for a Bronx resident who was badly injured while walking to work on an icy winter day in 2005.

In the case, Salvador Figueroa v. West 170th Realty, Inc. et al (Supreme Court of the State of New York, Bronx County, Index No. 18242/05), Burns & Harris filed a lawsuit against the owners of commercial property in the Bronx on which the plaintiff slipped and fell on February 4, 2005. On that winter day, Figueroa was walking from his apartment to his job when he slipped on a slushy, icy sidewalk in front of the defendant’s property. He suffered broken vertebrae in his back and subsequently suffered a shoulder injury while using a cane for mobility. Figueroa, who was 44 years old at the time of the accident, has been unable to return to work as a result of his injuries.

The accident occurred roughly two weeks after a blizzard had hit the New York area, leaving behind a large volume of snow that ultimately turned to ice when it was not promptly removed. In their lawsuit, Burns & Harris claimed that the accident was the result of the property owners’ negligence as they had failed to properly maintain the sidewalk by clearing the accumulated snow and ice.

In December 2009, the case went to trial in Bronx County. After a two-week trial, and while the jury was deliberating their verdict, the two sides reached a mutually acceptable settlement.

“This is an excellent outcome for our client, who now will have some financial cushion that will allow him to continue his rehabilitation until he is able to find suitable employment, given his serious injuries,” said Harris, a successful trial attorney with an impressive track record of securing major verdicts and settlements for his clients. “We believe the key to obtaining this settlement was the progress we were able to make at trial with the jury as we introduced some important evidence indicating that the owners of the property should be held responsible for the negligence that was shown in maintaining the premises.”

For more information about Burns & Harris, please go to http://www.burnsharris.com or call 888.PAIN.LAW.

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Back Injury and Spine Injury Most Common Problem for Slip and Fall Victims “Get Ready for Hearty Michigan Winter and be Sure Your Sidewalks are Kept Clean” Says Michigan Attorney Terry Cochran

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Livonia, MI (PRWEB) October 24, 2003

The onset of winter should alert property owners to make sure they are ready for the dangers imposed upon pedestrians by snow and ice storms.

Residential property owners will want to keep their front sidewalks safe for school children to use each morning and afternoon. Business owners will want to make sure their walkways are safe for shoppers.

Property owners who ignore these potential hazards are setting themselves up for costly judgments in slip and fall litigation in case someone falls on their icy walkway and becomes injured, cautions Terry Cochran, senior partner of Cochran, Foley & Associates, PC, a leader in personal liability litigation based in Livonia, Michigan.

While giving that caution, slip and fall injuries on an icy sidewalk are not always recoverable. “Many times property owners can be held responsible and ordered to pay damages,” says Cochran. “But it’s a myth that every time you fall on an icy or snow-covered sidewalk that you are eligible for damages.”

Falls that injure the spine and back are the most common sources of injuries in the United States. Falls are the leading cause of injury-related deaths in older Americans. In fact, one of every three people 65 and older falls each year. Falls also are the leading cause of non-fatal injuries to children up to age 14, causing 2.5 million emergency room visits each year.

“Slip and fall” is a term used for an injury which occurs when someone slips, trips or falls as a result of a dangerous or hazardous condition on someone else’s property. Water, ice or snow, an abrupt change in flooring or a walkway, poor lighting or a hidden hazard might cause the fall.

“Slip and fall cases fall under a broader category known as “premises liability,” explains Cochran. “Under the premises liability area of law, property owners and businesses have a duty to provide a safe environment and if they fail to do so, and someone is injured as a result, they may be held liable for medical expenses, pain and suffering, and lost wages.”

“But you must prove that the property owner knew or should have know about the hazard and that he had a reasonable amount of time to correct the hazard but failed to do so,” says Cochran. “In the case of an overnight winter storm, the property owner may not be liable if a reasonable amount of time to clear the walkway had not passed.”

Generally the law does not require a property owner to remove ice or snow that accumulates outside the building as a result of weather. But if an unnatural accumulation of ice or snow occurs, then the owner can be liable.

And if a snow removal service is employed, the owner can be held liable if negligence can be proved. So many issues are involved with a slip and fall on an icy walkway that an attorney should be hired to review the facts.

“There is no precise formula that can be used to determine when the property owner is responsible if you slip or trip,” says Cochran. “Each case turns on whether the property owner acted carefully so that slipping was unlikely to happen and whether you were careless in not seeing or avoiding the condition that caused your fall. That’s why you must seek the advice of an attorney who can make that determination for you.”

The doctrine of “comparative negligence” often applies in slip and fall cases, and that generates another set of issues to be explored by legal counsel. The comparative negligence standard looks whether the victim had a legitimate reason to be at the place where the hazard existed, if a careful person could have observed and avoided the hazard, if any warnings existed, and if the victim was distracted.

Cochran & Foley will make sure the victim obtains necessary and timely medical consultation and will help you preserve the valuable evidence about what caused the injury. Cochran & Foley also will make sure the lawsuit is filed on time, which is very important. For instance, if you fall on a sidewalk owned by a municipality you might have less than 90 days to file a claim.

If you believe you are a slip and fall victim, let Cochran, Foley & Associates fight for your rights. Call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley to obtain a free consultation. Learn more about the law firm by going to http://www.cochranfoley.com.

The Law Offices of Cochran, Foley & Associates, P.C. is dedicated to representing individuals and families who have suffered catastrophic losses as a result of injuries, disabilities and death. The firm does not represent insurance companies or corporations but instead bases its practice upon representing individuals and families.

Contact Information:

Call 800-322-5543 and ask for Terry Cochran or Lynn Foley to obtain a free consultation. Learn more about the law firm by going to http://www.cochranfoley.com.



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Dallas Accident Attorney Nick Feizy from Feizy Law Office Discusses Slip and Fall Cases

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Dallas, TX (PRWEB) May 23, 2010

When a slip and fall accident occurs as a result of another individual?s or entity?s negligence, the injured person has legal rights to be compensated for his or her injuries by the responsible party. In a way this is similar to car accidents where the injured party has the right to be compensated by the driver at fault. Dallas accident attorney Nick Feizy from Feizy Law Office discusses slip and fall cases.

To be legally liable for a slip and fall case, at least one of these conditions must be met:

One, the spill, tear, damage, or change in the surface of the floor should have been caused by the owner of the establishment, or one of its employees. Two, the owner or employees knew about the damage or spill in the premises but did not do anything to fix it. Three, even if the owner or employees claim to not know about the spill or damage in the premises resulting in the slip and fall, it can be assumed that he or she should have known about it because a reasonable person taking care of the property would have discovered the damage and repaired it.

So how is reasonableness determined? In formulating a property owner’s reasonableness, the law concentrates on whether the owner makes regular and thorough efforts to keep the property safe and clean. Some questions to ask to see whether a property owner may be liable for your slip and fall injuries would be as follows:

Had the dangerous spot been there long enough that the owner should have known about it? What is the property owner?s procedure for examining and cleaning or repairing the premises? If you tripped over or slipped on an object someone had placed or left on or in the floor or ground, was there a legitimate reason for the object to be there? Furthermore, as Dallas personal injury attorney Nick Feizy points out, was the flooring uneven or not leveled properly? If there once had been a good reason for the object to be there but that reason no longer exists, could the object have been removed or covered or otherwise made safe? Could a simple barrier have been created or a warning been given to prevent people from slipping or tripping such as a prominent sign of some sort? Was there poor lighting?

The above are some of the things to think about if one has experienced a slip and fall accident. This should be helpful in deciding whether or not one has a claim for injuries sustained as a result of a premises liability.

About Nick Feizy,car wreck attorney and Feizy Law Office

A graduate of Southern Methodist University in Dallas, Texas, Nick Feizy received his bachelors of business administration, double majoring in Finance and Real Estate Finance with a minor in Political Science. He then attended law school at the University of Tulsa School of Law in Tulsa, Oklahoma, obtaining his Juris Doctor degree. Upon passing the bar exam, Nick Feizy, was licensed by the Supreme Court of Texas to practice law in all the courts of the State of Texas. Nick Feizy is also authorized to practice law in the Northern District Federal Court.

For more information on Feizy Law Office or for further professional personal injury advice regarding auto accidents, car accidents, car wrecks, 18-wheeler accidents, motorcycle accidents, motorcycle wrecks, slip and falls, trip and falls, stump and falls, fatal car accidents, fatal car wrecks, fatal collisions, fatal motorcycle accidents or other injuries, contact Nick Feizy, motorcycle accident attorney and visit the website below.

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