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Friday, 27 March 2009SPRING IN THE PARK once again offers action galore! The two-week Easter camp at Germany’s highest mountain Zugspitze attracts snowboarders and freeskiers with coaching sessions, parties, photo shootings, material tests and a contest. From the 04th to the 19th of April 2009, snowboarders and freeskiers will get the opportunity to improve their style at the coaching sessions at the Terrain Park Zug spitze, to dance the night away at the parties at Lodge am Hausberg and to win precious non-cash prizes at the Rookie Contest on the 18th of April 2009. Apart from international coaches, Zugspitze local Xaver Hoffmann will be on site as a supervisor at this spring camp sponsored by K2 SNOWBOARDING, K2 SKIS, RIDE SNOWBOARDS and LINE SKIS.
SCHEDULE ROOKIE CONTEST ON SATURDAY, 18TH OF APRIL 09:
9-10 am Registration, Terrain Park Zugspitze
10.30 am Rider’s Meeting, Terrain Park Zugspitze
11 am-2 pm Jam Session, Terrain Park Zugspitze
2.30 pm Prize-giving, Terrain Park Zugspitze
Friday, 27 March 2009Mountain Hardwear, a leading mountaineering and outdoor clothing and equipment company, announces the recipients of the 2009 Expedition Sponsorship Program. Mountain Hardwear will give total of $10,000 to help fund two expeditions: Operation Denali, enabling four wounded soldiers to overcome combat injuries and summit 20,320 ft. Mt. McKinley (Denali) in Alaska, and the New Zealand Batura Ex pedition, first ascents of the south faces of Kampire Dior (7,142m) and Kuk Sar (6,934m) in Northern Pakistan.
Operation Denali A team of warriors wounded in Iraq, two of which are amputees, plans to ascend the West Buttress Route of Denali in June 2009. The four soldiers, Marc Hoffmeister (U.S. Army Officer), Matt Nyman (U.S. Army), David Shebib (U.S. Army) and Jon Kuniholm (U.S. Marine Corps), share a common goal to overcome devastating combat injuries and to summit the highest mountain in North America, a symbol of the strength of America and those who defend it. In preparation, they have worked tirelessly toward rehabilitation with sports therapists, exercise physiologists and several orthopedic doctors. They also completed a twelve-day mountaineering course with the Alaska Mountaineering School in July 2008. The four soldiers, none of whom are professional mountaineers, share a passion for the outdoors and the will and determination to surmount the many challenges and obstacles facing them and their fellow veterans of war. For more information, please click here.
New Zealand Batura Expedition
In June and July 2009, journalist and mountaineer Patricia Deavoll will lead a seasoned team of mountaineers to the western reaches of Karakoram, Pakistan. This remote region has seen very few climbers and none have attempted the southern faces of Kampire Dior and Kuk Sar in the Baltoro Glacier. The high-profile team, all hailing from New Zealand, includes Lydia Bradey, the first woman to climb Everest without supplemental oxygen, and professional guides Dean Staples and Brian Alder.
For more details on this news, please visit www.rockclimbing.com.
Tuesday, 24 March 2009A pathologist's critical role in diagnosing cause of death
WHAT:
Natasha Richardson's autopsy results have just been released and head trauma from a blunt impact killed the actress, per CNN.com.
In cases of traumatic death a forensic pathologist, often working in a Medical Examiner's Office, will perform an autopsy to determine the cause and manner. The patholog ist's detailed external and internal examination will document injuries and diseases which could have contributed to death. These findings are then correlated with the clinical scenario, radiographic studies, toxicological results, and microscopic analysis to reach a final determination.
By examining a brain at autopsy, a pathologist can determine the mechanism of injury based on the anatomic findings. For example, epidural hematomas, as seen in this case, are often associated with skull fractures and result from a blow to the head. The appearance of an epidural hematoma is very different than that of a "stroke" -- bleeding into the brain resulting from a natural disease process. The pathologist's examination of the brain also provides a "gold standard" which can be compared to radiographic interpretations of the head in trauma victims as part of a clinical quality assurance program.
In an autopsy, when a pathologist examines a brain following head trauma three questions are asked:
-- What is the injury?
-- What likely caused the injury based on the findings?
-- Did the injury kill the patient?
The answers to these questions will help to determine the patient's cause and manner of death. By recognizing and reporting these injuries, the pathologist can play an important role in preventing injuries to other people. For example, the findings in this case reaffirm that helmets can prevent serious injuries while skiing. Forensic pathologists are often viewed as "the doctors to all of society" since improving public health is one of their missions.
WHO:
Stephen J. Cina, MD, FCAP, Deputy Chief Medical Examiner of the Broward County Medical Examiner's Office in Ft. Lauderdale, FL can offer the forensic pathologist's perspective. He has appeared as a forensic expert on both local and national television programs and been interviewed on countless forensic topics. He has performed over 3000 autopsies.
WHY:
Dr. Cina is a forensic pathologist, a physician who applies the principles of pathology and medicine in general to determine the cause and manner of death. He is available to explain how a forensic pathologist interprets injury patterns, correlates anatomic findings with clinical symptoms and investigation, and arrives at the cause of death following autopsies.
In addition, Dr. Cina is Chair of the College of American Pathologists' Forensic Pathology Committee. He is available to help educate the public about preventing serious injuries from seemingly trivial injuries, such as a fall on a ski slope. He can explain the mechanism of injury in cases of head trauma, the various types of intracranial bleeding, risk factors for intracranial bleeding, and ways to avoid serious injury and death.
The College of American Pathologists is a medical society that serves more than 17,000 physician members and the laboratory community throughout the world. It is the world's largest association composed exclusively of pathologists and is widely considered the leader in laboratory quality assurance. The College is an advocate for high-quality and cost-effective medical care.
For more details on this news, please visit pr-usa.net.
Monday, 23 March 2009While Washington and Wall Street struggle to boost the ailing economy, mountain resorts across the country fight the downturn with their own stimulus plan - great discounts on ski vacation packages for the 2009 spring skiing and riding season.
According to RealAdventures, a website popular for its extensive range of global travel listings and travel industry forecasts, consumers are pl anning spring skiing getaways across the country and taking advantage of the winter-like conditions that have lasted well into March. Warmer temperatures, lower gas prices and off-the-slope attractions are also contributing to the popularity of spring ski weekends.
"The ski industry is reporting a decent 2008-2009 season, highlighted by early winter and late February snow storms," says Vik Kachoria, founder and CEO of RealAdventures. "With the spring skiing and riding season underway, RealAdventures is reporting an increase in travel inquiries to mountain resorts, signaling a rise in spring skiing vacations from year's past."
The down economy has forced many spring breakers to forego a destination vacation this year and consider trip options closer to home. Ski and snowboard vacations have a large appeal and feature savings on airfare, ski-and-stay packages and discounted lift tickets.
More than a dozen ski resorts in Vermont are offering lift tickets for $39 or less and other resorts are featuring a spring season ticket for as little as $99. Skiers are also flocking to destinations like Utah and Tahoe, California where late winter storms have brought near perfect skiing and riding conditions.
With more than 500 ski resorts in the United States alone, from Aspen to the Alps, the ski and ride section of the RealAdventures website helps skiers and snowboarders better plan their of spring ski vacation. Whether it be accommodations, adventure listings or off-the-slopes attractions, RealAdventures provides ski enthusiasts with customized quotes and detailed information with the click of a button.
For more details on this news, please visit www.24-7pressrelease.com.
Wednesday, 18 March 2009The Honourable Gary Lunn, Minister of State for Sport, raised the Paralympic flag on Parliament Hill today, celebrating one year until Canada welcomes the world to the 2010 Paralympic Winter Games.
"The 2010 Paralympic Games will be the first time Canada will host the Paralympic Winter Games. This will be an exciting opportunity to cheer on our Canadian Paralympic athletes and share in their dreams of winning Paralympic gold," said Minister Lunn. "The passion, dedication, and spirit of our athletes is inspiring Canadians and in 2010 they will shine here at home."
Activities were held across the country to celebrate the one-year countdown to the 2010 Paralympic Games, and to recognize the Paralympic movement and its important role in the sporting world. In Ottawa, festivities included: the raising of the International Paralympic Committee flag on Parliament Hill, appearances by Sir Philip Craven, President of the International Paralympic Committee, Carla Qualtrough, President of the Canadian Paralympic Committee, and John Furlong, CEO of the Vancouver Organizing committee. Paralympic officials were joined by celebrated Canadian athletes and 2010 hopefuls Ina Forest and Herve Lord.
At the Ottawa International Airport, the Welcome to Canada Program was launched to promote the 2010 Winter Games at various entrances in airports across Canada. At CFB Valcartier, Senator Andree Champagne and Paralympic athletes Benoit St-Amand and Steve Daniel highlighted the Soldier On program-as a tribute to the original veteran rehabilitation program that inspired the Paralympics.
"As the International Paralympic Committee flag rose and the Peace Tower Carillon bells rang today on Parliament Hill, you could see Canada's pride in supporting the Paralympic Winter Games and the achievements of our athletes," said the Hounourable Gary Lunn. "Let's all commit to making these Canada's Games."
The 2010 Paralympic Games will be the tenth edition of the Paralympic Games. The following sport competitions will be staged for the Paralympic Winter Games:
- Alpine Skiing, including events for both men and women in Downhill, Super-G, Giant Slalom, Slalom, and Super Combined Cross-Country Skiing, including short distance, middle distance, long distance, and relay events for men and women
- Ice Sledge Hockey tournament for men
- Wheelchair Curling Mixed Tournament
- Biathlon, including short- and long-distance events for men and women
For more information visit: www.canada2010.gc.ca.
For more details on this news, please visit pr-usa.net.
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