Archive for February, 2010

Not only do politicians and celebrities need protection because of their highly visible profiles, many of the elite business owners feel a need for more security as well.  Ambassadors, entrepreneurs and other wealthy individuals feel safer traveling to and from meetings, work, and home knowing that the vehicle they are riding in is equipped to resist any efforts to harm or rob them.

Armored sedans are built to offer complete protection and are engineered so that there are no gaps, which allows individuals a feeling of complete safeness and security while driving.  Many don’t realize just how common the use of these types of vehicle is – police units, retailers, SWAT teams and bank executives often want the highest quality vehicle available in order to feel completely protected.

Today, crime is at an all time high.  Military vehicles have long provided protection for those protecting our country, and cash in transit vehicles have been used to transport money to retailers for years.  Now, the wealthy of the world feel a need to protect themselves as well, and armored sedans are built to provide the highest level of security available.

Celebrities, politicians, ambassadors and entrepreneurs in particular want to know that when they travel to and from appearances and other events, their life is safe.  However, they also enjoy traveling in style.  The best of both worlds is possible, with the large selection of vehicles available today.  

Anyone can travel inconspicuously in a car that looks just like the others commonly seen on the road.  The exterior of the car looks like any other, but has layers of armor underneath for protection, along with bulletproof glass.  Whether you prefer an armored Mercedes Benz, BMW, Lincoln Town Car, Chrysler 300 or Toyota, you can travel in exceptional style that only you know provides the highest level of security.

No matter what your needs are, armored sedans provide luxury appearance with complete security and protection.  Go anywhere you like, knowing that you are safe in a vehicle that is manufactured by a trustworthy company that offers only the best.

Millions of Car Accidents occur worldwide every year, and the fatalities due to these accidents are also in the millions. Most of the time, it is somehow the driver who is responsible for the accident.

According to a Traffic Report by the WHO, road accidents kill more than 1.2 million people annually, and around fifty million people get injured or disabled. These numbers are increasing with the passage of years. Out of over 1.2 million worldwide, 90% of the deaths are caused in the countries that have low or middle level incomes. Globally, more than half of the total accidents that occur are with drivers between the age of 15 and 44 years, and the drivers in more than 73% of cases are males.

In the UK, the number of accidents has considerably decreased in percentage over the past four or five years. Recent reports show that the road accidents have decreased by one to two percent since the year 2006.

According to an estimate, the number of accidents every year in the US is more than six million. These accidents injure millions, while thousands of people are killed. The number of people killed in car accidents in the US is thirteen times that killed in the UK. However, this difference is not very dramatic as the US is 40 times the size of UK.

In the EU, the country with the highest number of Car accidents and fatalities is Italy followed by Poland. The UK also has a relatively high rate as compared to other EU countries. Around ten thousand car accidents occur in the UK each day, and most of these are the result of a mistake on the driver’s part. Car accidents comprise more than 52% of the total accidents in the EU.

Out of the total accidents in the EU, 67% are in the urban areas and in 75% of the total accidents, the driver is male. Young drivers between age 18 and 25 are involved in more than 21% of the total accidents and fatalities. Research shows that most of the accidents occur due to reckless driving and intoxication. Other than this, there are large numbers of rollover accidents involving young adults and teenage drivers. The number of accidents due to intoxication is also increasing continuously. In the US, about 70 to 80 people die every day due to accidents related to alcohol.

In accidents in the EU and US, most the cars are insured, and Car Accident Compensation Claims can be made along with any Car Accident Injury claims. However, there are many countries where there is no insurance, and hence Car accident claims cannot be made. This is especially true for the low and medium income countries of Africa and Asia where accidents are in large percentages, and Car Accident Compensation Claims and Car Accident Injury Claims are not usually made.

Celery, which happens to be one of my (Isaac Toussie) favorite snacks, is a stiff long vegetable with leafstalks that may be eaten raw or cooked. Full-grown, celery plants may reach anywhere from twenty to thirty inches high. Being of the umbelliferae family, celery is a popular biennial vegetable related to dill, fennel, parsley, and parsnips. It thrives in moist fertile soil, but grows quite slowly. Farmers and gardeners often soak celery seed in lukewarm water so as to hasten sprouting. The seeds can then be sown in greenhouses or outdoor seedbeds. Within eight to twelve weeks, the plants can be transported to the field, placed six inches apart in rows of eighteen to thirty-six inches apart.

Celery has an ancient and prestigious pedigree in human history, apparently as medicine first. It was mentioned as medicine nowhere other than in The Odyssey. Its use as food may have begun with the Romans, who first used it as seasoning, to which task celery’s distinct aromatic fragrance certainly well lends itself. The tradition has survived down to this day, as this vegetable is often used as a flavor enhancer or garnish in everything from soups and stews to salads and dips.

Celery provides quite a number of nutritional and health-promoting benefits, proving its age-old reputation. It contains the antioxidant compounds called coumains, which our immune systems’ ability to eliminate potentially harmful cells. Celery’s power to reduce blood pressure had long been recognized by traditional Chinese medicine; it contains plenty of pthalides, which may help to reduce blood pressure by relaxing the tiny muscles of the arteries, allowing the vessels to dilate. It also contains the flavonoids apigenin, luteolin, and quercetin. Celery is a good source of potassium, folate, and Vitamin B6. It also provides calcium and magnesium. Celery also seems able to lower cholesterol. Like almost all vegetables, celery contains a high amount of Vitamin C. Wild celery seeds can also act as diuretics, due to the potassium and sodium that is found in the plant.

There are a few varieties of celery. These are Pacal, white, Chinese, and celeriac. Celeriac is also known as celery root, while Chinese Celery looks like a cross between parsley and celery. White celery is grown shaded from direct sunlight, which inhibits the production of the chlorophyll that is responsible for a plant’s green color. Pascal Celery is the well-know type found in most supermarkets. The peak season for celery is during the summer months, though it is available year-round in the United States due to Florida and California.

People have said that it is of course important to watch out for food scams, as fraud could exist on food labels. I, Isaac Toussie, pardon the thought, think that today, when so many people are concerned about issues like housing and work place discrimination, fashion, entertainment, real estate, mortgages, vacations and the like, issues like food quality and food awareness may become unnecessarily overshadowed.

This writing has been posted by Isaac Toussie strictly for information and human interest purposes only, not for medical or advisory purposes and does not necessarily constitute the opinions or conclusions of the provider. The reader should not rely upon the validity of any of the information contained herein. The reader should consult a doctor, nutritionist, and other medical professionals when seek advice about food, nutrition, diet, and physiology.