As an exhibit booth design and manufacturing firm we are approached many times with potential client who require trade show displays. Some are well educated as to what is required to have a successful trade show booth, while others have no clue at all. I n simple term this may help those who wish to put together a proper RFP for their next trade show display.
Candy Adams is an exhibit management consultant wrote the following and I do agree with all of her thoughts. She writes There are multiple schools of thought on providing exhibit houses with your budget parameters. Some believe this gives them free reign to go hog wild up to this budget number. Other believe that the exhibit house, who will become one of your critical show team members, needs all the information they can get to do a good job for you. There is no ‘right’ answer, but I lean more toward full disclosure of budget information (or at least giving a 90% figure so I still have a few pennies left for last minute requests and upgrades) and then requesting a line-item budget based on the areas below to make comparison between the proposals easier. Include information to the exhibit house regarding the flexibility of the budget. Is it all- inclusive and there’s not a penny more to be had in your corporate piggy bank, or is there a budget range ($40,000-$50,000)? Also let them know if your analysis and decision to choose a proposal is more design- or cost-oriented. You’ll also want to know their payment
terms and when deposits and progress payments will be due.Budget line items to request the exhibit house include in their proposal: Exhibit design, production of drawings, construction (including all labor, materials, fees,and taxes), drawings and set-up instructions, exhibit preview, project management fees
- Graphics
- Lighting
- Audio-visual equipment
- Computer equipment
- Furnishings including tables, chairs, stools
- Flooring
- Crates or cases
- Gang box and supplies
- Ongoing cost of ownership, including general maintenance, sometimes called
- refurbishment, storage, graphics upgrade, flexibility to different configurations.
You’ll also need to determine the ownership option that’s most advantageous. Options include renting at approximately 1/3 of the cost of owning for one-time use (plus the cost of graphics), negotiating for multiple uses with an ownership option after a pre-determined number of uses, to lease it, or to purchase it outright. TIP: Your accounting department will be able to guide you through this part of your RFP, depending on whether they want to capitalize the exhibit properties or expense them. If capitalized, you’ll need to work with accounting to determine the life of your exhibit for depreciation purposes, which is usually either 3 or 5 years.
Gathering these ideas together before you contact an exhibit house is a wise idea, it only helps in getting the best and most cost efficient trade show display as possible. For more information on trade show displays please contact ELDS, Inc at (626) 969-3399
Introduction
Mobility – it is only really possible to appreciate what mobility means if your ability to move around freely is limited, then it takes on a whole new meaning.
Living with someone who is partially disabled gives me an insight into the kind of issues that people with disabilities have to deal with. When you are able and sure footed there is no real understanding of the limitations of not having full mobility of your person. Besides which nobody is particularly interested unless it concerns them directly. We all take it completely for granted when everything works as it should and we get on with living our lives concentrating on making money, raising a family, having a good time and other such normal everyday activities. In fact quite often we don’t even like to see people who are disabled and struggling because it makes us aware of our own vulnerability which reminds us of our mortality. Next time you see someone who is in a wheel chair, notice your own reaction to that person, and be aware of how you avoid eye contact and carefully get out of the way. People who use wheelchairs often say how people they meet will talk to the carer and ignore them as if they are stupid as well deaf.
Early Disability Aids
The first type of disability aid that most people will be familiar with is the walking stick. For some, it will be something to make them feel more secure on their feet when they suffer some impairment in walking. If a person has a broken leg or hip then crutches for a period of time will be needed and later a stick until full mobility returns. When I broke my hip I found the most frustrating thing was that I could not carry a cup of tea from one place to another so I improvised with a trolley on wheels which I could push along. When you have to use two arm crutches as I did to get about, there are no arms left to carry anything. For non spilling things you can use a bag to carry your things in which can be attached to your crutches, but not cups of liquid. Recently when visiting my husband in hospital I watched while the nurses unpacked a Zimmer frame on which they attached a plastic box with a tray for a lid. It was fixed like a basket on a bike. The patient had to practice pushing it along, and I realised it was because he lived on his own and needed to be able to transport things but couldn’t manage without two handed support. These types of early aids are common for people as they get older and lose their youthful mobility because of age related problems. They are also required for those who have suffered accidents and injuries so that temporary mobility is affected.
Independence
One of the primary frustrations for people being handicapped is a loss of self-sufficiency and freedom to be able to do what they want, when they want. In cases where somebody becomes disabled after years of normal living and independence there will be a great deal of angst and a need to make adjustments to the new circumstances. However, whatever the disability experienced there isa wide variety of aids to assist people to live as independent a life as possible. Mobility scooters are quite a convenient way of getting about if walking is not an option.
In the Home
When suffering loss of mobility or normal functioning whatever the reason, the first task is to create safety and functionality in the home where the level of disability determines the type of support needed.
One of the first things to consider is the quality| degree| level of comfort while resting. Correct support in bed and while sitting in a chair will allow the muscles to relax properly so that the body will function as well as possible. There are a range of Orthopaedic beds which allow for many different positions from lying to sitting and the best examples are the hospital beds where you will find electronic buttons to change the position of a patient with ease. Chairs can also be found that will allow for different positions and even a vibrating and massaging function incorporated into the frame. A friend of mine had a chair specially made which reclines, vibrates and massages in three different places and also tips forward when you want to get out for ease of standing up. When we visit we all want to have a go in it because it is such good fun.
The next challenge when disabled, is the function of toilet, bathing and dressing. There are a huge range of aids to chose from such as commodes and other toilet necessities, grab rails for showers and baths. My mother is severely arthritic and cannot get into the bath anymore, so she has a seat which lowers and raises her in and out of the bath. There are also walk in baths and then specially adapted showers with stools and slip mats to aid the sufferer. Also because my mother is partially sighted she cannot read the numbers anymore, so she has a set of talking weighing scales.
Having managed the getting up, washing and dressing as well as maybe a good rest in the special chair, moving around the residence will be next on the agenda. Depending of the level of incapacity it might be that a simple walking stick or Zimmer frame will support mobility. As well as grab handles in the bathroom, handles can be mounted alongside entrance doors and steps to help with negotiating different levels. Just because people suffer some sort of disability it doesn’t mean that they want to leave their homes, but when they live in a house and have stairs to negotiate then the use of a stair lift is a wonderful invention. Severely handicapped people may need a wheelchair in the home which requires a lot of space and maybe wider doorways to accommodate it.
The next activity for independent living is food preparation and dining. Standing can be a problem so a high stool to perch on might a boon. Otherwise do as much preparation as possible sitting at the kitchen/dining table. If a person has a problem with holding cutlery and kitchen utensils, there are specially adapted items with larger handles for ease of use. With arthritis in the wrists, lifting items such as kettles and saucepans can be a problem, but there are available cleverly designed kettle and teapot tippers for ease of pouring. Using a food processer and electric gadgets will save a great deal of time and effort when preparing meals. Another simple aid which my mother found very useful is a grabbing stick or ‘Reacher’ that picks up items to save bending down.
Elderly people who have never driven a car may find workinga mobility wheelchair slightly intimidating and may be apprehensive about using one, there is no need to worry though they’re quite easy to use.
Maintaining the home is sometimes challenging for a disabled person. Obviously there are washing machines, dryers and dishwasher to aid with tasks in the home but you can also get remote control vacuum cleaners that are radio controlled with a joystick or key pad such as for toy boats and aeroplanes. Long handled brushes and dusters help with hard to reach corners particularly the microfiber dusters that attract dirt and dust to them.
Other items available for people who suffer some level of limitation may be lever type handles for taps to make them easier to use. If a person has lost their grip there are special items to open cans, bottles and jars. Because my mother is partially sighted she has large buttons on her telephone and speed dialling so she can stay in touch with her family who are spread far and wide. She can order goods by phone which means with such aids she is able to retain her independence and stay in her own home. It seems that whatever the disability there is some clever invention to help overcome the problem.
Outside the Home
To enable a person who is disabled to live as normal a life as possible then aids outside the home are just as important as those inside. Wearing an alarm cord around the neck is a wise precaution so that if a person does get into difficulties while outside they can call for help. To be able to move around easily outside may only require a walking stick or a Zimmer frame for support but where mobility is more restricted, wheelchairs or electric scooters may be necessary. My mother used to love to garden but now the arthritis and osteoporosis has taken hold and her eyesight is impaired, she is severely limited in any activity outside. On a good day however she does have a garden stool which enables her to do some weeding and tidying of the flower beds. There are even wheeled seats for moving along the edge of flower beds when weeding. Long handled garden tools can be used to avoid bending or kneeling and raised beds will allow even wheel chair users to tackle the garden plot. Ramps may be installed to allow a wheelchair to move from one level to another, and sit-on lawn mowers are a possibility if you have a big enough lawn.
There is a relatively new product on the market called Flexiloc which is a modular system of tough polyurethane tiles that interlocks to form ramps of any size. It has the advantage of being able to run straight, turn corners, be used indoors or outdoors and has a good grip surface that is more comfortable than conventional surfaces. It can be used as a temporary solution where a permanent ramp is not viable and is easily dismantled to be reused again and again.
If a disabled person relies on a wheelchair then automatic gates and garage doors which open remotely is a big help. Cars or vans used for transporting electric scooters are usually specially modified vehicles with ramps or lifts to allow the mobility scooter to be loaded up. Sometime cars may have to be adapted to allow for the lack of functioning of particular limbs. My husband cannot manage the foot pedal movement required for gear changing so we have switched to an automatic car to enable him to still drive.
The disability scooter will come with a basket or plastic box on the front to carry your items when shopping.
There is a extensive range of mobility scooters available both new and second hand. The mobility scooter is mostly a four wheeled vehicle which travels between four and eight miles an hour. However for the electric scooter there seems to be more three wheeled versions which travel at a maximum of six miles per hour. The speed is determined on the weather, the terrain and riders weight. A three wheeled scooter is inherently less stable and unless greater manoeuvrability is required it is better to get the four wheeled variety. Some scooters can be completely folded up to go into the boot of a car. The scooter usually has a chair with arms mounted over the battery enclosure with handlebars like a bike for turning and controls in reach of the hands. They are very easy to operate and comfortable to ride. The chairs vary with the amount of padding and enclosed back, usually the more expensive the more padding there is.
As well as the open versions of mobility scooters there are enclosed ones to protect the passenger from rain and wind. These come with lights, windscreen wipers, full suspension, mirrors and lockable doors as with a car and can cover larger distances. I have observed them in my local area travelling along the road rather than on the pavement.
Home Remote Controls
Where an individual is physically unable to get about inside or outside the home the use of remote controls is a valuable aid. Being able to manage and operate your entertainment centre remotely is only one of the possibilities. The availability of remote controls for opening and closing of blinds and curtains, switches for electrical equipment such as ovens, lights, cooking appliance and washing machines, is a boon. For people who cannot easily answer the door there is a keyless door entry system designed to fit most latch locks which enable the elderly, the disabled and partially sighted who have difficulty using keys, to manage their security remotely.
One story I read in the paper a few weeks ago was of a young man who was so obese, in the region of forty stone, that he could not move out of his bed. He had an entertainment centre in his room remotely controlled and he ordered food online to be delivered to his house. There were three healthcare workers in attendance at all times to turn him in bed and see to his bodily needs; as well as people to make for him the food he had ordered. He was waiting for a stomach operation to staple his stomach together to reduce his intake of food. And all this was paid for by the tax payer. My feeling was that if there was no one to take such good care of him he would soon lose weight because he would not be able to get about and eat all that food.
Having read that story I question the value of having remote controls so easily available, because the forced activity of getting up and out of your chair to change channels is at least exercise to keep your circulation going. However for people who cannot move around easily then remote controls are a boon I am sure.
Conclusion
For the babies who were born with a physical disability, may never know what it is like to be fully mobile and they may always yearn to live a normal life. For those who were once completely functional, when they become disabled they have to come to terms with their loss and face up to their own mortality. If the time comes when you are no longer able to do all the things you used to do, then be sure there are many creative aids to help you maintain as much independence as possible.
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The preparation of Healthy Land
If you happen to be getting ready to start your own vegetable garden enterprise, you’ll want to prepare your soil to ideally house your plants. A good thing you can do in your own soil preparation process ıs always to reach the perfect mixture of sand, silt, and clay. Preferably there should be 40 percent sand, 40 percent silt, and 20 percent clay. There exist tests employed by experienced gardeners to see whether the soil has a good composition. For a start you can compress it in your hand. If it doesn’t hold its shape and crumbles without any outside force, your sand ratio is usually a tad high. Whenever you poke the compressed ball with your finger and it doesn’t fall apart easily, your soil contains too much clay.
If you are still unsure about the content of the soil, you can separate each ingredient through the use of this easy method. Put a cup or two of dirt into a jar of water. Shake the water up until the soil is suspended, then let it set until you see it separate into 3 separate layers. The top layer is clay, next is silt, and on the bottom is sand. You should be able to judge the existence of each component of your dirt, and act accordingly.
After you have analyzed the content of the soil, if you decide that it is low on a certain ingredient then you may want to want to do something to correct it. If experiencing too much silt or sand, it is best to add some peat moss or compost. If coping with too much clay, add a mixture of peat moss and sand. The peat moss, when moistens, helps for the new ingredient to infiltrate the mixture better. If you cann’t seem to manage to attain an appropriate mixture, just head down to your local gardening centre. You will manage to find some type of soil product to help you.
Water content of your soil is another important thing take into account when preparing for one’s garden. If the garden is at the bottom of an slope, its likely going to absorb too much water and drown the plants. If this is possible, you might want to probably elevate your garden a few inches (4 or 5) over the rest of the ground. This may allow for more drainage and less saturation.
Adding nutrients to your soil is always a vital element of the task, as most urban soils have little to no nutrients already in them naturally. One to two weeks prior to sowing, you need to add a good amount of vegetable fertiliser to the garden. Mix it in really well and let it sit for a while. Once you’ve done this, your soil should be completely ready for whatever seeds you decide to plant in it.
Once your vegetable seeds are planted, you still want to pay attention to the soil. The first few weeks, the seeds are desperately using up all of the nutrients around them to sprout into a real plant. If they run out of food, how are they supposed to grow? About 7 days after planting, you must add the same amount of fertiliser that you added before. After this you should continue to use fertilizer, but not as often. If you add a tiny bit every two weeks, that will be plenty to keep your garden thriving.
Basically, the full process of soil care could be compressed into just several steps to ensure the makeup of your soil is satisfactory, make sure you have proper drainage for your garden, add fertilizer before and after planting, then add fertilizer regularly after that. Follow these simple steps, and you will have a plethora of healthy plants quickly. And if you need any further details on an individual step, just head over to your local nursery and enquire there. Many of the employees will be more than able to provide you with advice.}
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Muscle pain is easily the number one most common complaints that people see their doctors for. A lot of times there is no medical problem underlying these symptoms. They are simply the result of living your life. But the discomfort that this can cause could also interfere with your enjoyment of your life.
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Meetupcall, a leading low-cost teleconferencing provider, today announced the addition of a Windows Outlook toolbar feature to all of their audio conferencing services. Downloadable to any Microsoft Windows PC running Microsoft Outlook XP, 2003, 2007 or 2010, this facility helps both the teleconference organiser and all those joining by automating the invitation and reminder process.
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With the click of a button, conference call organisers can send pre-populated meeting emails to all participants inviting them to attend. Recipients can then integrate the invitation into their own calendars and use all the regular reminder and scheduling features included in Outlook.
Saving time and ensuring all the right information is forwarded, each email automatically includes the conference call meeting date, time, dial-in numbers and conference ID. Further messaging about the teleconference can also be added.
‘Making our teleconferencing services the most user-friendly and intuitive has always been our mantra here at Meetupcall,’ said Simon Moxon, Meetupcall’s CEO. ‘With the Outlook toolbar as a standard feature, our users will get even more time savings bundled into our already streamlined and easy to use service offerings. And as we all know, time is money, so savings on all sides makes our customers even happier and more productive,’ Moxon continued.
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Founded in 2009, Meetupcall is a new technology start up with plenty of background and history in the industry. Our goal is to bring the best of high quality, low-cost conference calling services to all businesses, from SME’s to multi-national organisations. At Meetupcall, we pride ourselves on our laser-like focus delivering flexible, innovative, reliable, simple to use and low-cost teleconferencing solutions… and that’s all. Doncaster, UK-based, Meetupcall supports and promotes responsible and green business and is heavily involved in promoting Green business throughout the Doncaster and Yorkshire area.
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Test that attempts to find intrinsic intellectual power, rather than developed ability.
It is nowadays widely thought that a minor’s ability in an i q test can be affected by it’s environment, cultural and social background, and teaching.
There is widespread scepticism over the accuracy and reliability of iq tests, but they are still widely used as a diagnostic tool when children display learning problems.
The French psychologist Alfred Binet (1857–1911) devised the first intelligence test in 1905.
The IQ (from the German Intelligenz-Quotient), was coined by the German psychologist William Stern in 1912 as a proposed method of scoring early modern children’s intelligence tests.
It is calculated according to the formula: IQ = MA/CA x 100 in which MA is ‘mental age’ (the age at which an average child is able to perform given tasks) and CA is ‘chronological age’, hence an average person has an IQ of 100 ± 10.
Although the term IQ is still in common use, the scoring of modern IQ tests such as the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale is now based on a projection of the subject’s measured rank on the Gaussian bell curve with a center value (average IQ) of 100, and a standard deviation of 15, although different tests may have different standard deviations.
Intelligence tests were first used on a large scale in the USA in 1917 during World War I for two million drafted men, and their subsequent widespread use for education and employment decisions has provoked protests from minority groups who contend the tests are culturally biased and discriminatory.
IQ scores have been shown to be associated with such factors as morbidity and mortality, parental social status, and to a significant degree, parental IQ. While its hereditary pattern has been inquired for almost a century, controversy remains as to how much is inheritable, and the mechanisms of inheritance are still a subject to some .
IQ scores are used in many contexts: as predictors of educational achievement or special needs, by social scientists who study the statistical distribution of IQ scores in populations and the relationships between IQ score and other variables, and as predictors of job performance and income.
The average IQ scores for many populations have been increasing at an average rate of three points per decade since the early 20th century with most of the increase in the lower half of the IQ range: a phenomenon called the Flynn effect. It is disputed whether these changes in scores reflect real changes in intellectual abilities, or merely problems with past or present testing methods.
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