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Visualisers for Classrooms
Visualisers for Classrooms: the perfect accessory to your interactive whiteboard. Show items to your whole class on your interactive whiteboard without the need for a scanner. Use a visualiser for bringing a story book to life by showing the pictures on a large scale, demonstrate handwriting technique to the whole class, or simply sharing a child's work with the whole class.
Promethean Visualisers for Classrooms
Promethean ActiView
General Specification
Works with All ActivBoards and other hardware i.e. SmartBoards
Avermedia Visualisers for Classrooms Range
The AverMedia range of visualisers offer excellent versatility, from the entry level CP130 to the High Definition SPB350 platform visualiser. Please see below for a selection from AverMedia's extensive range.
CP130 Visualiser
CP150 Visualisers for Classrooms
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More than 270 Devonshire at PGA National community members filled The Stratford, Devonshire's Performing Arts Center, for the "Devonshire Variety Show" featuring both people who live and work at the Erickson Living retirement community.
"This was once again one of our most popular events to date," said Irene Malanga, community resources manager, Devonshire at PGA National. "We have so many talented people both living and working here so what better way to showcase their talents than at a Variety Show."
The two hour event featured 14 different performances.
"Community members performed along, with their neighbors and/or with staff," said Malanga. "Many employees also performed alone. The performers sang, danced and some made the crowd laugh! This night really highlighted why Devonshire is such a wonderful place to live and work."

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News and Views
Karacan Hunts New Deal and Fixture Updates
24 June 2015
By Hob Nob Anyone?
Jem Karacan's agent will be working hard to secure a contract elsewhere for the midfielder as the club wait for his response to his new contract offer. Karacan's contract ends at the end of June,
at which point he will become a free agent if he fails to accept the contract offered by Reading FC. The Royals have already seen Adam Federici and Alex Pearce reject contract offers and opt to continue their careers elsewhere on better deals. Karacan has been sitting on his contract offer for some time now which has caused various rumours to circulate about his next club - including speculation about a move
to Turkish club Galatasaray. Whatever Karacan's destination it does seem a strong possibility that Karacan will be following others out of the door as he makes himself open to offers.
Reading's squad continues to dwindle as they have also failed to secure a single new signing over the summer. The club look set to rely on what remains of the Under-21 squad merging with the remnants of the first team squad for the pre-season campaign. Reading shortly jet off to Thailand for a pre-season tour - and there will probably be spare seats on the plane for anyone who wants to tag along.
The dedication, and funds, of Reading's new Thai owners remains something of a mystery as supporters grow concerned about the future of the club. The summer has also seen key backroom staff depart the club as Clarke looks to bring in his own team while reducing staff numbers. Of course a few signings will do plenty to stem the panic and ease the worry, but there still seems little convincing news from the club that any incoming transfers are truly in the pipeline.
Excluding the final day victory at Derby County, the Royals finished the season looking very much like relegation material. Since then several key players have departed and Steve Clarke's interviews already sound like a man fully expecting his slimline squad to be battling against relegation.
"The league fixtures are the bread and butter, the grind. You start to look at them and you start to think which ones are we going to get our points from? Points from that game, points from that game, every game looks difficult. The Championship is a league that I learned a lot about last year. Every game you can look at and it will be a difficult game... The size of the job, when I came in, I probably underestimated a little bit. It's a big challenge to turn the club around and get us going in the right direction again."
Considering the club are publishing these Clarke quotes on their own website it seems there is a bit of expectation setting going on from the club PR machine. A 21st place finish in the new season will obviously be seen as great success. But what about the longer term aims of Reading Football Club? The Premier League already seems an unobtainable step away for little Reading.
Meanwhile, Reading's first home match of the season has been pushed onto the Sunday to accommodate Leeds United playing on Thursday evening. The change means the game will kick-off at 3pm on Sunday 16 August at the Madejski. The change also means that Reading have had to move their Tuesday night fixture. Rather than play two games with only a day inbetween Reading will now make the long trip to Sheffield Wednesday on the following Wednesday.
Reading FC's start to the 2015/2016 Season:
- Sat 08 Aug: Birmingham City - Championship (Away)
- Tue 11 Aug: Colchester United - League Cup Round 1 (Away)
- Sun 16 Aug: Leeds United - Championship (Home)
- Wed 19 Aug: Sheffield Wednesday - Championship (Away)
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0330 024 9910
Liverpool, Wrexham
Based in Merseyside, Denise travels to Liverpool, St Helens and Warrington, as well as Lancashire and Wrexham, treating clients in their home or work environment. She specialises in working with adults and the elderly, assessing their seating, moving & handling and rehabilitation needs. Denise has completed a number of postgraduate courses to continue her learning, as well as gaining a qualification in Train the Trainer.
Having gained experience working in community settings and for social services, Denise currently provides private assessments to clients in their own homes. She treats clients with a variety of needs, including complex orthopaedic, neurological and cardiovascular conditions. Assessments can include Blue Badge and mobility assessments, as well as looking at Disabled Facilities Grants (DFGs).
Working with the client and their family, Denise identifies their treatment goals and puts in place a plan to help them reach these and gain more independence in their everyday activities. Within this bespoke treatment plan, Denise provides advice and recommendations on specialist items of equipment such as seating, electric powered vehicles, hoists and specialist beds. She looks at safer moving and handling around the home, as well as adaptations that can improve the client's quality of living.
Denise is a member of the Motor Neurone Disease Association Special Interest Group (N West region) and also the Allied Health Professionals Network of the National Osteoporosis Society.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, Wales, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Wrexham
Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Train the trainer
DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, PIPs, Daily living skills, Community access, Self care
Wrexham, North West England
Qualifying as an occupational therapist in 2003, Stephanie has gained extensive experience in the area of neurological rehabilitation. She has completed various training courses to accompany her clinical work, including splinting for the neurological hand and introductory Bobath modules. Stephanie works with adult clients at home, visiting areas in North West England, including Cheshire, Derbyshire, Manchester and Wrexham.
Stephanie has worked within acute and inpatient rehabilitation settings, treating clients with a variety of conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, acquired brain injury, spinal injuries and multiple sclerosis. Currently working in a neuro rehabilitation unit, Stephanie carries out various complex assessments and treatment, including functional and cognitive assessments, splinting and prescribing specialist equipment.
Stephanie aims to work in a client centred way, ensuring they reach their rehabilitation goals and increase their independence. She keeps her clinical knowledge up to date, attending training courses and conferences, as well as maintaining her membership with the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Sections in Neurological Practice.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, Wales, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, West Yorkshire, Wrexham, Liverpool, Manchester, Salford
Paediatrics, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Self care
Manchester, Cheshire
Holly qualified as an occupational therapist in the USA in 1997, choosing to specialise in hand therapy quite early on in her career. She has completed levels 1 and 2 of the British Association of Hand Therapists (BAHT) training courses, enabling her to provide expert hand therapy and rehabilaition to clients. Holly is based in Cheshire, visiting clients in North West England, Lincolnshire and Yorkshire.
Holly has developed her clinical skill in various settings, including in NHS and private hospitals and in the community. She was OT lead at The Alexandra Hospital in Manchester and developed the hand therapy service there. This included the development of and adherence to relevant hand therapy protocols and incorporating the assessment and fitting of pre-fabricated splints. She also provided splinting for children with cerebral palsy, including tendon lengthening and improving function.
Working with clients with acute and chronic conditions, Holly provides bespoke and intensive treatment programmes to increase function and improve overall independence. Using a holistic approach, Holly works with clients on all aspects of rehabilitation, including mobility and function, improvement of independence in home and leisure tasks and advice on home adaptations and equipment procurement.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Liverpool, Manchester, Derby
Hand Therapy, Housing and Equipment, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Daily living skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Co-ordination, Self care, Splinting
Wrexham, North West England
Qualifying as an occupational therapist in 2001, Kirsty specialises in the areas of housing & equipment and moving & handling. She is based in Cheshire, visiting clients at home in Chester, Crewe, Birkenhead and Macclesfield. She will also travel to neighbouring counties, including Greater Manchester and Cumbria. Kirsty is qualified in carrying out Blue Badge mobility assessments.
Having worked primarily in the field of housing, Kirsty 's experience includes identifying and recommending minor/major housing adaptations for all age groups. She also delivers moving & handling risk assessments, recommending Telecare equipment, such as fall detectors and sensors, to help keep her clients safe when moving around their home.
Treating clients in their own environment, Kirsty implements bespoke rehabilitation packages to improve her client's independence in their activities of daily living. She works collaboratively with the family or carers to encourage clients to reach their own treatment goals and improve their overall quality of life.
Kirsty is a member of the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Sections in Independent Practice.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, Wales, Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Shropshire, South Yorkshire, Staffordshire, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Gwynedd, Isle of Anglesey, Powys, Wrexham, Liverpool, Manchester, Hull, Stoke-on-Trent, Salford
Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
DFG Assessments, Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, PIPs, Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Community access, Self care, Social integration
Merseyside, North West England
Jan is an expert occupational therapist who specialises in hand therapy and hand related conditions. She is based in North West England, treating clients in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, Lancashire and Cheshire. Alongside her OT degree, Jan has completed a Masters in Health Studies.
Since qualifying in 1987, Jan has specialised in providing rehabilaition and therapy to clients with hand injuries. She has worked with both adult and paediatric clients in regional units for burns and plastics, as well as establishing the role of hand therapist in two private hospitals. Jan has also previously worked overseas with leprosy patients.
Visiting clients at home, Jan provides clinical assessment of orthopaedic trauma, congenital and chronic conditions, as well as assessing clients who have suffered burns or have had plastic surgery. To improve function and increase the client's levels of independence, Jan provides treatment inclduing mobilisation and exercise regimes, splinting, fracture bracing, desensitisation and scar management.
Jan has been a member of the British Association of Hand Therapists (BAHT) for many years and has been on the executive committee for 6 years, 2 of which she was Chairman of the Association.
Merseyside, North West England
Specialising in rehabilitation and housing & equipment, Carlie provides expert occupational therapy to adult clients. She has worked internationally, including locum and permanent positions in Australia and New Zealand. Carlie is now based in Lancashire, visiting clients at home in Blackburn, Blackpool, Lancaster and Warrington, as well as areas of Greater Manchester and Cheshire.
Carlie has worked across a number of clinical settings, including acute & forensic mental health, in-patient & community rehabilitation and psychogeriatric services. She specialises in working with clients with neurological and physical conditions, including dementia, stroke and Multiple Sclerosis (MS). Having worked in such different environments, Carlie has developed her core OT skill, including how to work as part of a team and the importance of including clients and their families within the rehabilitation process.
Having assessed her client, Carlie works with them to establish meaningful rehabilitation goals and developing a bespoke treatment plan. Intervention can include neuro-rehabilitation, provision of equipment and housing adaptations, fatigue management strategies and return to work programmes. Carlie aims to help her client improve their quality of life and overall independence within their home and community.
Carlie is dedicated to on-going education and professional development and completed a Occupational Therapy (MSc) in July 2016, focusing on the understanding of autonomy for people with dementia and how OT's enable autonomy for vulnerable clients.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, Cheshire, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, Manchester, Salford
Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
Motivational interviewing, Fatigue management, Routine planning, Financial management, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Visual perception, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Anxiety management & relaxation
Manchester, South Yorkshire
Nicola is an expert occupational therapist, working in the fields of housing & equipment, moving & handling and seating & postural management. Since qualifying in 2005, Nicola has worked in both the NHS and Social Services, giving her a broad range of knowledge and skills.
Nicola works with adult clients in their own homes, with needs such as Down's Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy and Motor Neurone Disease as well as clients with Brain injuries and amputations. She carries out detailed assessments and provides tailored treatment plans, setting specific, measurable and realistic goals to help her clients gain maximum independence.
Nicola enjoys incorporating sensory assessments into her therapy programmes and is passionate about helping clients to access their local community and mainstream services, helping them to get the most from life. She is HCPC registered and a member of the BAOT (British Association of Occupational Therapists).
Occupational Therapy
North West England, Cumbria, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside, South Yorkshire
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
DFG Assessments, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Self care, Postural managemen, Wheelchair accreditation
Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear
Since qualifying as an occupational therapist, Kate has worked in a variety of settings and with a range of clients with different needs. She provides expert assessments and treatment plans to help her clients live as independently as possible, visiting clients at home and work.
Kate specialises in the areas of seating and postural management as well as complex disability aids and adaptations. She prescribes relevant equipment to her clients depending on their individual needs as well as provides bespoke treatment programmes to support her clients in gaining independence.
Kate is a member of the BAOT (British Association of Occupational Therapists) and is committed to developing her knowledge and skill set.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, North East England, Cleveland, Cumbria, Durham, Northumberland, Tyne and Wear
Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
DFG Assessments, Postural managemen
Derbyshire, East Midlands
Qualifying as an occupational therapist in 2006, Louise has specialised in treating clients with housing & equipment, rehabilitation and seating & postural needs. She is based in Derbyshire and travels to Derby, Ashbourne, Chesterfield and Long Eaton to visit clients and deliver assessments at home.
Louise is committed in supporting her client reach their personal goals and increase their independence, allowing for them to take part in their every day activities and live safely at home. Since qualifying in 2006, Louise has gained wide-ranging experience in both community and hospital settings and in both mental and physical health. She has a thorough understanding of the effects of pain, illness and disability on the quality of life.
She has spent her career working in community and hospital settings, treating clients with neurological conditions, orthopaedic conditions and those requiring help with fatigue and anxiety management. Her knowledge of neurology is extensive, including having worked with brain injury, stroke rehabilitation and chronic fatigue syndrome. Before leaving the NHS in 2016 to focus solely on her private practice and medico-legal work, Louise was the lead occupational therapist for elderly medicine therapy in Derby Hospitals. Additionally, she acted as a Key Manual Handling Trainer, the Dementia Lead and the Falls Lead.
Louise now undertakes work on private basis for clients who have suffered catastrophic personal injuries as a result of road traffic accidents, medical negligence or accidents in the workplace. She provides recommendations for major adaptations, equipment assessments, work place assessments and ongoing rehabilitation packages to maximise client's return to independence and inclusion in pre-injury activities. Alongside her private practice she also works as an expert witness preparing care and equipment reports for personal injury or medical negligence cases.
Louise continues her professional development by attending conferences and training events, including being a member of the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Sections in Independent Practice.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, London, Derbyshire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Northamptonshire, Nottinghamshire, Rutland, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Channel Islands, Birmingham, Nottingham, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby
Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Fatigue management, Pain management, Motivational issues, Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Postural managemen, Anxiety management & relaxation
Perthshire and Kinross, Scotland
Carly is an expert paediatric occupational therapist, treating children of all ages and range of clinical conditions. She qualified in 2003 and has since completed qualifications in sensory integration, an area she is passionate in. Carly is based in Perthshire, Scotland and visits children and their families within the area, including homes in South Lanarkshire and Ayrshire.
Having spent her career working in a variety of clinical settings, including acute units, specialist education settings and in the community, Carlie has gained vast amounts of paediatric experience. She also carries out independent assessments, visiting the child in their home, school or nursery and working with them and their parents, carers and teachers to maximise function and independence.
The treatment Carly provides can include; seating & postural management, provision of specialist equipment and guidance on manual handling equipment and techniques, such as hoists and slings. Her expertise focuses on sensory integration, providing children with sensory diets and strategies which they can use at home and in school. This includes access to sensory play and participation in therapy skills.
Maintaining her memberships of the Sensory Integration Network and National Back Exchange, Carly ensures her clinical knowledge is up to date. She also completes various postgraduate training, including courses on early support for children with exceptional healthcare needs.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, Scotland, Borders, Perthshire and Kinross, Renfrewshire, South Ayrshire, South Lanarkshire
Paediatrics, Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Sensory Integration
Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Handwriting assessment & treatment, Co-ordination
West Yorkshire, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire
Based in West Yorkshire, Ian provides expert occupational therapy to adult clients, specialising in rehabilitation, moving & handling and seating & postural management. He visits clients in their homes, travelling to areas of Manchester, Lancashire, and Yorkshire. Since qualifying in 1976, Ian has completed various postgraduate diplomas and training courses, including a PG Diploma in Rehabilitation Studies and qualifying as a Best Interest Assessor (BIA).
Ian assesses and treats clients with various neurological conditions and physical disabilities, including clients who have suffered traumatic brain injury. He also specialises in working with adults with learning disabilities, including those with complex needs, challenging behaviours and/or autism. To complement his clinical work, Ian completed a dissertation on sensory processing in adults with autism as part of his Masters.
Providing goal orientated treatment programmes, Ian aims to enable individuals to find activities that provide a meaningful structure to their daily lives, including work, leisure, hobbies and interests. This includes recommendations of specialist equipment, including hoists, wheelchairs and postural support. He works with clients in their home environment, including family members and carers in the treatment plan when necessary.
Ian maintains his professional registration through attendance at courses and conferences, committed to developing his knowledge and skills. He is a member of various professional networks, including the Sensory Integration Network, the College of Occupational Therapists Specialist Sections in Independent Practice and also People with Learning Disabilities.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, North East England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, Durham, East Riding of Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire, Leeds
Vocational Rehabilitation, Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Counselling, PIPs, Motivational issues, Daily living skills, Community access, Behaviour management, Planning & execution
Derby, Derbyshire
Lisa qualified as an OT from Derby University in 1993 and has worked in the NHS, within a Local Authority setting and in private practice since qualifying.
She has held a number of senior and managerial positions within the local authority setting, being responsible for occupational therapy teams and the delivery of the service.
Lisa has chosen to specialise in home functional assessments of adults and children with highly complex physical disabilities. This can be a result of illness or trauma, neurological and congenital conditions, birth injuries and chronic pain.
She also collaboratively identifies housing & equipment, moving & handling and seating & postural needs with the client and their family, successfully implementing solutions to enable individuals to participate in day to day activities, engage in purposeful roles and support them to lead an independent life.
Manchester, North West England
Laura is a conscientious, confident and enthusiastic individual, who is highly self-motivated to work with new challenges. She has experience in working with children and adults, with a range of physical, learning and sensory impairments and mental health conditions. This experience has provided her with an array of interpersonal skills, professional attributes and knowledge to aim to improve individuals quality of life. She is committed to providing a high standard of care to clients and their families.
Laura's main area of expertise is in relation to housing adaptions and assessment and prescription of specialist equipment. She works with clients with a variety of needs including learning disabilities, brain injuries and cerebral palsy, as well as many other conditions. She carries out expert assessments and provides tailored treatment plans to her clients to help them achieve the most from life. She addresses clients individual needs and wishes and assists them in the creation of a home environment that suits both the client and their wider family. She works with clients of wide ranging ages and abilities.
Laura is committed to her continuing professional development and is HCPC registered as well as being a member of the BAOT (
British Association of Occupational Therapists ).
Wrexham, North West England
Jo currently works as an independent occupational therapist and as a Macmillan Advanced Clinical Specialist. She is based in Cheshire and also covers Greater Manchester, Warrington and North Wales. She has extensive experience in moving and handling, assessing for equipment, adaptations and support packages, reablement, and the management of fatigue, anxiety and breathlessness.
Jo has facilitated training sessions for other health professionals on managing breathlessness, writing effective goals and working in an enabling way. An article detailing her work within reablement was published in Occupational Therapy News, which she later presented to other teams in the country.
Jo has volunteered for her local Alzheimer's Society branch committee and recently trained as a Dementia Friends Champion. Jo always goes the extra mile for her clients, striving for excellence and individualised care.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Staffordshire, Conwy, Denbighshire, Flintshire, Wrexham
Housing and Equipment, Seating and Postural management, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Blue Badges / Mobility Assessments, Fatigue management, Daily living skills, Self care, Anxiety management & relaxation
Lancashire, North West England
Jo is a highly experienced OT specialising in manual handling assessments, seating and postural management, housing and equipment and functional rehabilitation. She has a wealth of experience in both private practice and the NHS, she has also spent time working as an OT in Australia.
Jo is passionate about the benefits of occupational therapy and thrives on enabling her clients to achieve their goals and functional independence of daily living. Jo carries out detailed assessments and provides tailored specific measurable goals to help her clients achieve maximum independence.
Jo has a special interest in life limiting illness and palliative care and has completed a post graduate certificate in palliative care. She is committed to continued professional development to quench her thirst for knowledge and occupational therapy.
Plymouth, Cornwall
Gary is a Health & Care Professions Council registered Occupational Therapist with a breadth of knowledge and clinical experience across a range of healthcare conditions. Gary is passionate in enabling the clients he works with to maximise their functional abilities and independence in order to promote self-efficacy, autonomy and ultimately, quality-of-life.
After qualifying from the University of the West of England, he has gained experience within the NHS, voluntary sector, occupational health, rehabilitation as well as personal injury sectors.
Gary visit clients at home and work and has a particular interest in vocational rehabilitation. He has considerable experience in supporting people to pursue their vocational goals, working with clients with various needs, including traumatic brain injuries, long term neurological conditions and spinal injuries. As well as provision of wheelchairs and minor environmental adaptation to enhance his clients quality of life.
Gary provides detailed assessments which he uses to gain an in-depth knowledge of his clients, he then provides tailored advice and treatment plans to help his clients live as independently as possible. Gary is a qualified Functional Capacity Evaluator and calibrated Assessment of Motor and Processing Skills Practitioner.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, North East England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, West Midlands, East Midlands, East Anglia, London, South of England, South East of England, Scotland, Ireland, Wales, Avon, Cornwall, Devon, Dorset, Somerset, Plymouth
Housing and Equipment, Vocational Rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation, Neurological rehabilitation
AMPS, Ergonomics
Motivational interviewing, Fatigue management, Daily living skills
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Sam qualified in 2009 and has since become an expert in her field of neurology, working with clients with a range of neurological conditions. She works closely with her clients, carrying out full assessments and providing bespoke treatment plans to her clients to help them to gain as much independence as possible.
Sam also provides training and advice to families and carers to help them understand her clients condition and the most effective ways to care for them as well as training carers in safe moving & handling techniques.
Sam is a friend of Headway charity and works closely with the charity on a regular basis. She has completed a Bobath course in normal movement and has completed training in neurological splinting and casting to manage abnormal tone.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, West Midlands, East Midlands, Cheshire, Derbyshire, Greater Manchester, Shropshire, Staffordshire, West Midlands, Newport, Manchester, Stoke-on-Trent
Seating and Postural management, Functional rehabilitation, Moving and Handling, Neurological rehabilitation
Routine planning, Daily living skills, Community access, Gross motor skills, Fine motor skills, Behaviour management, Visual perception, Co-ordination, Planning & execution, Self care, Social integration, Splinting, Anxiety management & relaxation
Sheffield, West Yorkshire
Catherine is a self-motivated, enthusiastic and proactive Occupational Therapist with 19 years experience in a wide range of areas in physical health, including over 6 years in the employment field. Catherine is a Matheson trained UK functional capacity evaluator and regularly uses functional assessments for clients within her NHS Occupational Health role. She is experienced in carrying out workplace visits, job analysis and work rehabilitation.
Catherine's Masters Degree in design research has assisted her to devise innovative and unique solutions to functional problems and her advanced communication and motivational interviewing skills are utilised when liaising with clients, employers and stakeholders to enable change. Catherine is trained to carry out health and well-being assessments and she is a health and work champion for Public Health England.
Alongside Catherine's highly specialist assessment and rehabilitation skills she has a range of experience in service development, business planning, team leadership and research.
Occupational Therapy
North West England, North East England, Yorkshire and Lincolnshire, East Midlands, Derbyshire, East Riding of Yorkshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Leicestershire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, South Yorkshire, West Yorkshire
Vocational Rehabilitation, Functional rehabilitation
Motivational interviewing, Fatigue management, Daily living skills
The OT Practice provides expert, independent occupational therapy services throughout the Merseyside region as well as nationwide. We have expert, private therapists covering every clinical specialism in all areas of Merseyside, including St Helens, Liverpool and Warrington.
Whether you are looking for support for yourself, a family member or client, our skilled and motivated practitioners always provide the quality of care that we would desire for our own families - the very best. We know that every case is difference, so we listen to understand your goals in order to tailor our care to your needs.
Our Merseyside therapists cover all areas of OT, including neurological or functional rehabilitation, housing & equipment, seating & postural management, paediatrics and hand therapy. You can discover more about some of the therapists we have in the region by clicking on their profiles above, or you are welcome to call one of our client managers who will talk through your needs and find the right OT for you. All are registered with the Health Care Professions Council, have at least five years' clinical experience, and are members of the appropriate professional bodies.
If you are enquiring about occupational therapy services for children, please visit the OT Practice Kids section of our site to learn more about our dedicated paediatrics team.
Our OT's are helping people throughout Merseyside deal with a variety of difficulties. If you would like to find out more visit our pages dedicated to explaining how our occupational therapists can help with common difficulties, covering adults and children. The most common difficulties we see are shown below, alternatively just call us on 0330 024 9910 for a free over-the-phone consultation.
Solutions for when an accident, illness or age makes access in and out of the home a challengeRead more
Equipping children struggling with class participation and friendships due to shyness or faltering self-confidence, with the skills & self-belief they need.Read more
Strategies to address persistently low motivation causing under-performance at work, problems at home or in relationshipsRead more
A child's ability to carry out basic self care tasks such as dressing, teeth cleaning or using cutleryRead more
Planning and performing activities as part of a fulfilling and meaningful daily routineRead more
Practical techniques to maximise independence at home following a medical diagnosis, accident or period of recuperationRead more
Addressing barriers to work following an accident or period of illnessRead more
Memory loss following diagnoses of dementia or brain injuries, as well as normal ageing process or during periods of unusual stressRead more
A child's ability to organise their body and environment to perform daily activities such as sitting correctly and arranging a deskRead more
Practical support and advice for children with multiple or complex needs such as equipment, seating, splinting or housingRead more
A child's ability to process what they see and respond with meaningful movementRead more
Difficulties with gross motor skills cause clumsy or uncoordinated movement, leading to problems with tasks such as dressing, running or riding a bikeRead more
As we age or after an illness or accident, it is common for mobility to deteriorate, leading to falls, loss of confidence and reduced independenceRead more
Purchasing and learning to use specialist equipment and vehicles for reduced mobility due to accident, ill health or old ageRead more
Assisting with standing and self-support following an illness, accident, or with advancing ageRead more
Children with balance & coordination difficulties can struggle with activities such as dressing, using cutlery, riding a bike, running or playing sportRead more
Home activities can become a challenge with age or after an accident, illness or diagnosis leading to reduced independence and confidenceRead more
Practical advice and treatment to improve handwriting and boost confidenceRead more
Restoring skills for personal care such as washing and dressing after accident, illness or with advancing ageRead more
Small movements of the hand and fingers that allow a child to write and draw, as well as manipulate buttons, zips and shoelacesRead more
Practical advice and solutions for seating including wheelchairs and comfy seatingRead more
Addressing the debilitating effect of fatigue to improve motivation, energy and engagement with day-to-day lifeRead more
I have worked with The OT Practice for 5 years and have always found their service seamless. They are always on hand to offer advice or answer any queries I may have. Their reports are clear and concise with clinical rationale for their recommendations. The Occupational Therapists provide regular updates on the clients progress and goals achieved. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend their service.Case Manager, Proclaim Care
Your therapist treated me like a human being, not a disabled OAP. She was courteous, kind and caring, it made me feel quite humble, especially with the respect she gave to me.A Royal British Legion Beneficiary
Thanks so much to both you and Claire for a really excellent report. It is very detailed and having run through it with the client she was also very pleased with it.Solicitor for a family in EHCP tribunal
Big Thank You for Tuesday night, all the team thought the session was great, really engaging, thought provoking as well as lots of fun! We're all looking forward to working with you over the coming months and executing Lucy's plan.Father of a private client aged 12


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Kavita S.
"Abraham AC & Heating Services showed up on time, installed and even placed new vents in some rooms. Our air conditioner/heater unit has been incredible! Our bill has gone down and we are extremely pleased. Apparently we had an issue with having to build a box to place the inside unit on and the addition of the vents required them to work longer, and I swear, they were there after 8 pm, working as hard as ever. Now these are some people who do what they say they will do and do it professionally and they do it right the first time. They were recommended by a neighbor and we are impressed and will call them again for another unit when we need one."
Ellen F.
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Lou K.
"My AC was not cooling so I started browsing online for an AC Company and came across Abraham AC. Unlike other companies, these guys were knowledgeable, efficient, punctual and had great customer service! My family and I were very satisfied with their service. The owner Abraham was friendly and professional. Not to mention their prices are affordable. Definitely recommend them!"
Anita H.
"This company has done great work at our property in Oakland Park, replacing the old central AC system with new one. So polite, friendly and cooperative. very organized with the permit process and work procedures. Professional work and very reliable service. hard to find in south Florida such guys that also have good prices. I highly recommend."
Keinan Y.
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Henry W.
"My experience with Abraham AC & Heating Services was positive. They are a family owned business and both husband and wife work as a team. Fast, efficient, friendly and great prices. I recommend them."
Lourdes N.
"From setting an appointment with Natalie to Adam coming out to service our A/C, I have to say that this company is by far one of the best out there. We have had a leaking A/C for some time and it was very discouraging to say the least. We thought we needed to change the entire unit but after having Adam come out and do maintenance on our unit it is working perfectly. This is a family owned business, they are very kind and still value customers and does things right! We highly recommend Abraham A/C and we will do business with them again in the future!! Thank you Natalie and Adam for caring!"
Ebony M.
"We recently bought a house and to our surprise we had to replace the air conditioner. My wife and I got a lot of estimates from other companies and we decided to go with Abraham. First let me start by saying when I met Adam he was very down to earth and gave us a fair price. He wasn't pushy in trying to sell me which is what I appreciated the most. The guys that came to do the installation (Omar & Clement) were very cool and easy going. They were very professional and they care on doing a good job. They made sure everything was working and cleaned up before they left. My ac is working great and I appreciate the work they did. I recommend Abraham to anyone who needs their ac repaired or serviced."
Alex R.
"Amazing company! My air conditioner wouldn't turn on so I called and made an appointment. Abraham himself came and was punctual, knowledgeable and was able to diagnose and fix our problem. He even gave us great tips to make sure that our air keeps its life. He was honest (which is hard to find in south Florida) and fair, and we will be using this company again."
Mary E.
"Dealt with the owner directly. Needed a new AC unit. After getting quotes from at least five companies in the area, they gave me the best deal. I initially spoke to them on Thursday, met with them on Friday, and they installed everything on Saturday in just under three hours (and they came on time at 10 am). It's now been two weeks and everything is working great. I would use them for an install again and will continue to use them for maintenance."
Matt C.
"This company truly is the best company I've ever used. There are a lot of companies out there that say that they will do things, but fail. Abraham ac, has truly proven that there is such a company out there that can provide this great service! My wife and I had our AC go out on Sunday. I called Abraham Ac , and a bunch of other company's. To try an see if we could get anyone to come out. No one was able to being so late. But at least Adam the company owner called me. Helped me trouble shoot my issue. Knowing that our ac was 15 years old, I knew it might be time for a new one. Adam told me on the phone, that he would come out Monday after noon, an my wife an I said no problem, even tho we had no ac, I knew he was coming Monday. That hot night made us appreciate ac. Lol. Adam came out, looked at our ac, which was in bad shape, but he did something that made the ac work for the rest of the day and night. Then today was our install of our new ac unit! Man did these guys work hard in the 99 degree weather. Never asked for anything, just kept pushing hard to get are ac job done correct. Which the other person who installed it didn't. I truly would recommended this company to anyone, an will always do business with this company! If your like me, an you like things done right. Call Abraham AC...... Truly a trust worthy company. Which stands by there work! Thank you once again"
Chase Barnett
"Abraham ac is amazing. We chose these guys after several contractors came to give us estimates. They clearly knew what they were talking about. We were renovating part of our house and we wanted to move where the ac unit was just a bit. This was no easy task but Adam and his guys got it done and done right. They also put vents in 2 rooms that did not have ac before. Another difficult task trust me. I would and have recommended Abraham AC to everyone I know."
Chris B.
"Abraham AC was the best for us. When we bought our house last January we needed to replace 3 systems that were already in the house. The owner Adam came out himself and quoted us and explained everything to us. Out of the 9 companies we had quote us, he did not speak poorly of any other company and promised to take care of any issues himself and handed me his cell number. His installers showed up on time, did a very professional job, and cleaned up after themselves and made sure we fully understood how everything worked before they left. As with a project this large we have some minor tweaks, and Adam himself came out and did it to make sure were happy. His staff, while trade workers, presented themselves well and were very polite, unlike many others we have dealt with over the years. We did have one line backflow on us to due to our error and they were out that day to resolve. I have and will continue to recommend them"
Jeremy T.
"These guys are awesome,trustworthy and not sales men like the other air companies that I had out were.After 3 other companies just wanted to sale me new units,Abraham Air informed me that my unit is still working fine and that maintenance for now is fine,was about to spend a few thousand with the other guys and glad I had this company out."
Erik D.
"I have been using Abraham A/C for all my air conditioning needs, and in a word, the are AWESOME! They have maintained my old unit for years. In 2016 i had to upgrade to a new unit, and they provided a great unit, at a great price and the installers were very professional. I would recommend them to anyone interested in an honest A/C vendor."
Henry Woodman
"The HVAC company is very prompt and professional. When they installed my new Rheem AC back in 2013, Abraham (owner) was very attentive to my questions and was very personable. I highly recommend this company to others. 2 thumbs up!"
Sherwin Capulong
"Abraham ac is amazing. We chose these guys after several contractors came to give us estimates. They clearly knew what they were talking about. We were renovating part of our house and we wanted to move where the ac unit was just a bit. This was no easy task but Adam and his guys got it done and done right. They also put vents in 2 rooms that did not have ac before. Another difficult task trust me. I would and have recommended Abraham AC to everyone I know."
Chris Bassett
"Great and fast service! Our A/C unit had to be fixed, I called them in the morning and all was in working order on the same day in the afternoon. Adam is a great guy and does his best to make his customers happy."
Famelia Laschter
"Installed a brand new AC and we received excellent, friendly and trustworthy service. recommend them for your AC needs."
Lourdes Navarro
"My Sister had Air Around the Clock and said motor was burned out, freon 1/2 empty, compressor overworking and fix would probably break the next day and wanted to sell an air condition for 5875.00.
Then call Abraham A/Cand they came out and said there was nothing wrong with any of these things except a junction box got burned out and immediately got the system up and running. Honest, quick service, excellent work.
Additionally AIr Around the Clock when we said we getting a second estimate, said the Abraham A/C was a scam and going out of business which was totally false. The technician after he left called back and said he was mixing up companies.
Abraham A/C was totally honest and fair and Air Around the clock actions speak for themselves. Highly recommend Abraham A/C."
Mark Fredericks
"They installed a central a/c system in my home that had window units. The work was superior, fast and the company was very responsive. The price was very readonable too. I highly recommend them."
Susan Gavin
"Adam came about 7 PM after being contacted a few hours earlier on short notice. He gave us a 1/2 hour call to let us know when to expect him.
He has a friendly intelligent nature and proceeded to correct a wiring problem by another company. He also methodically checked all the circuitry and determined the blower motor and related relay needed to be replaced. He suggested a more durable motor and a contactor to replace the relay, both in his experience would prove to serve us for a long time. (The motor had been just replaced 13 months ago, obviously with an inferior product, by another company).
Adam continued until just past 10 PM to complete the job, all the while maintaining a friendly demeanor, informing us of every stage of his repair.
And the icing on the cake was that his repair was substantially less than the blower motor replacement charge that was done by the other company 13 months before! Great service...very fair price!"
David Haskins
"I called Abraham AC because the air conditioner was not working at my home. The service was very good. I was happy with their professionalism and knowledge of how to repair my a/c problem without paying an outrageous amount. I had previously used Abraham A/C to install a new air conditioning unit in a rental property. Their price was better than what I had found elsewhere. I was very impressed with the honesty and quality work I received."
Cindy Monroy
"Great work installed a new system. They were very prompt and dependable, I recommend them highly."
Rick Iacona
"The AC installation couldn't have gone smoother always on time perfect job well done"
Anthony Bessellieu
"Abraham AC Heating Services, Inc. did a great job for me, great price and wonderful service. Customer service and response are top notch."
Drona Achaibar
"Replaced two old central AC units with 2 and 4 ton new units. Great price and service. Excellent quality work. One new unit had a defect about 2 months after install. Abraham responded the same day as called as replaced defective part under warranty at no cost. Very impressive, reliable and honest. Highly recommend."
"Fabulous service - right on time, found the problem and fixed quickly! Would HIGHLY recommend!!!!"
Ann Defries
"Amazing company, Amazing service and best prices. Go ahead shop around you wont find a better price. Top it off great quality"
Alberto Santos
"We got a quote from 4 local A/C companies. We chose Abraham because of their professionalism. From the Receptionist to the service technicians all were very professional. Their quote was fair, and their service technicians were at our residence on time and did a professional job in the time frame they promised.
Outstanding service, a rarity in South Florida!"
Nancy Farmer
"Quick response....great service...friendly technicians. Thank You!"
Cindy Farrell
"The right service at the right price when you need it!"
"Extremely quick reponse to call. Both Technician and customer service kept in constant communication with me during the diagnosis of the repair, the actual repair, and the follow up."
Homeowner, Pembroke Pines FL
"Adam Soliman did such a good job. Everything was perfect. I will recommend him to my friends."
Homeowner, Hollywood FL
"Everyone else tried to sell me a new system. Abraham a/c came and fixed mine! For a totally new System their price was $1,300 less than anyone else, & for a 3 ton unit not a 2.5 ton."
Homeowner, Pembroke Pines FL
"I called them for an emergency, the problem was a burned wire on the compressor connection. They proposed to add a booster (big capacitor) to avoid the problem for $200 (call, repair, and capacitor), but they suggested, without pushing, to install a new 2 ton unit (the compressor outside the house) for $850, or $925 including freon filters too. My unit was 6/7 years old and I decided to go for a new one. They also gave me the capacitor and a simple digital thermostat for free. I don`t know if this was a good deal - I hope so, but the service was good and they did a good job."
Homeowner, Fort Lauderdale FL
"Adam was good about calling and being on time. He kept us from spending money where it wasn't needed and gave us some good long term recommendations."
Business Owner, Pompano Beach FL
"Adam and his team did an excellent job."
Homeowner, Fort Lauderdale FL
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Sure you can call me O Mac many people do.. just don't call me at 4am because I will be sleeping...lol
Thank you for the compliments.. about my player selection that is why LFV fired JJ.. God the Father suggested me as Manager because of the skills you mentioned.. and he was tired of being a Player/Manager.
As for Bigfoot I thought about him and his cousin.. but they were unavailable for contact and never showed up at games.. so we demoted them to the B Team where they could play in obscurity. That is why Diaz brought in Shaka Zulu off of a boat.. it was either this or slavery.
Mantorras used to be our starting striker.. but on one of Magellan's voyages he sold him to a wealthy buyer in Brazil. I hear we got good money for him in exchange.. plus a case of Guarana to energize the team.
As for Julius Cesar although at times he was kept captive in his own end he always kept his head held high and always managed a deadly attack in return, crucifying the opposition.
At one point we ousted him but he bribed his way back in and threatened to have my head. I only allowed him to stay because he united my back line into one strong force and sat on the bench most of the time
Unfortunately Julius hadn't watched too many Italy NT games.. and in a friendly.. in the last moments when the Italians had bored us to sleep.. they pulled his shirt holding him back and 60 Italians invaded the pitch.. and with their shooting accuracy only managed 23 stabs.. the still lost the penalty shoot-out but he was put on injured reserve for a while.. and is only now coming back to fitness. He would only likely see playing time as the game is dying down. lol
|Tuesday, 06 November 2012 12:14
Porto aim to keep up perfect record, Benfica and Braga in need of points
Champions League preview
The Champions League is back tonight and tomorrow. Porto travel to Ukraine looking good in Group B, while Braga's chances of progressing to the last sixteen would be significantly boosted if they earned points against Manchester United at the Quarry. As for Benfica, anything other than victory for the Eagles against Spartak Moscow at the Estádio da Luz and they will be knocked out of the competition.
Dynamo Kiev v FC Porto
The Portuguese champions have enjoyed a perfect start to their Champions league campaign thus far, clocking up three victories in three games to top their group. One point will suffice to guarantee Porto's place in the knockout round.
But coach Vítor Pereira has injuries to deal with. Midfielder Fernando, centre-back Maicon and left-back Alex Sandro missed the trip to Ukraine as they receive treatment back in Porto. All three players would be automatic starters if fit, as would goalkeeper Helton and captain Lucho González, who have travelled with the squad but who are both nursing injuries picked up on the weekend in the thumping win against Marítimo.
Despite needing just one point, Pereira insists his team will be looking for all three. "FC Porto walk out onto any pitch with the aim of winning. I want to leave here with 12 points," he said. His words are backed up by the statistics. Porto are unbeaten this season having won 11 and drawn 2 of their 13 games, and the Dragons are currently on a six-match winning run.
Benfica v Spartak Moscow
While Benfica have made light of the triple loss of key players Axel Witsel, Javi Garcia (both sold) and Luisão (suspended) in the Liga ZON Sagres, the absence of the experienced trio has been felt sharply in the Champions League. Just one point earned from three matches against Celtic (away), Barcelona (home) and Spartak Moscow (away), leaves Jorge Jesus' side perilously close to making an early exit from Europe's premier club competition.
With Matic suspended for the return match against Spartak on Wednesday, and both Pablo Aimar and Carlos Martins injured, Benfica are once again likely to have to throw at least one of their home-grown youth players onto the biggest of stages. Either André Almeida or André Gomes are expected to make the starting eleven in the defensive midfielder position.
Regular left-back Melgarejo has recovered from an injury to his left knee, but the excellent performances of his replacement Luisinho in the last couple of weeks makes for an interesting selection dilemma for Jesus.
Up front Benfica are looking far healthier. Strikers Lima, Oscar Cardozo and Rodrigo have all been hitting the net regularly in domestic play, and attacking midfielder Salvio has arguably been the Eagles' most impressive performer in 2012/13. Victory against the Russians coupled with a Barcelona win in Scotland against Celtic would put Benfica back in contention for the knockout rounds.
Braga v Manchester United
When the group stage draw was made for this season's Champions League, most analysts read Group H as a straightforward victory for Manchester United with the other three teams fighting for second place. That is exactly how it is panning out.
Braga came close to earning precious points at Old Trafford a fortnight ago, racing into an early two-goal lead, but were unable to hold on. Having proved they have the weapons to hurt the current Premier League leaders, the Arsenalistas will certainly not go into the match afraid.
Especially considering their superb run of form. That defeat in England was Braga's only loss in their last eight matches, six of which have yielded victories. Moreover, José Peseiro has the rare luxury of being able to select from a full squad. It's all set for an intense night at the AXA Stadium.
by Tom Kundert
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Chris... very good suggestions..
12 Wednesday, 07 November 2012 18:16
@ Orlando
11 Wednesday, 07 November 2012 16:52
O Mac (may I call you O Mac?),
You research and analysis are of the highest ilk. You have just shown us all that your punditry-prowess rivals that of Vasco on this site.
Your picks are all shrewd, yet, I am saddened by the reality that we only co-picked one player. Do you fail to see the value of having Bigfoot up the middle? Better yet, we can get his younger cousin Yeti in the team, and maybe for a better value.
Also, while I understand your choice of Deus in the central striker position, even He/She dwindles in comparative quality to Mantorras, especially since Mantorras actually exists.
Finally, your call of Julius Cesar in defence, even in only off the bench is horrendous! He was defenceless against being stabbed 23 times, and by his own teammates! Come on man! Why don't you just put a pylon out there instead? Same result!
The Ultimate Benfica Squad
10 Wednesday, 07 November 2012 13:05
Chris I think you got it all wrong..
First in net I would have Clinton because he has taken a lot of personal shots and did not let many in.
At RB I would have Hitler because he was not only good in defence holding attackers off but was technically superior going forward with strength.. any perceived attacker would get burned.
At CB I would have Leonidas the Spartan as he started training in the youth academy young and his ability to defend the masses even when left short handed at the back.. his warrior spirit would hold the center of defence with resilient fight till the end.
The other CB would be Harry S Truman the US President used to keep war at bay and avoided being drawn in by attackers, then he was resilient in battle and had a long range weapon that blew up and decimated his opposition, even if they were playing Kamikaze style, he always keep the defence strong and held them to outside their box.
At LB I would Have Alexander the Great whose greatest strength was field possession.. a tireless worker who covers so much of the pitch. When he wasn't on the attack his defence was impenetrable not to mention he never lost a battle..
At DM I would have Hannibal.. because of his abilities to defend and attack to his opponents weakness and no one could get past his War Elephants.
As my Right Winger I would have Atilla the Hun for his ability to attack from long distances out... tireless in his efforts with second, third, and fourth waves of attacks.. he would be relentless till the end.
As an Attacking Midfielder I would have Shaka Zulu for his ability to unite the team in the middle and to get what he wanted in attack with his technical abilities and when that failed by force. Besides I am not racist and we need a black guy on the team.
On the Left I would have Genghis Khan with his widespread attacks he would massacre the opposition, his ability to dominate field possession would also be a bonus, fierce in battle he bloodied up all his opponents and executed with precision.
At sub striker I would have Vasco da Gama for his abilities to find openings further up field, his technical ability on the ball allowed him to sail through with ease avoiding all the dangerous opposition at the time and tamed the savages, his unconventional style avoids many of the dangerous areas where others would get killed. Besides I ain't JJ I have to have a star Portuguese player in my line-up.
My main striker would of course be God the Father.. because we all know Jesus would get crucified. His ability to stir up storms out of nothing and his vision are second to none. He would command such a lightning attack that even the most devilish defences could not hold him off. The miracles he would create would takeover a game and free his fans even in the most desperate times. With him at the helm the Champions League would be ours with highlight reel capabilities.
Honourable mentions on the bench:
Support Strikers:
Gen Schwarzkopf with his superior aerial attack we could win our games early without having to take too many casualties.. not too mention his smart bombs and laser guided strikes.
Osama Bin Laden known for his fakes he terrorizes all defences.. and his aerial attacks would have the people screaming. His ability to avoid being caught would also help not to mention in defense has shutdown all aerial support grounding them.
Diaz this younger version of Vasco da Gama is a Portuguese star and his ability to explore long distances would always provide a bit of spice and lots of gold. His ability to navigate defences was extraordinary making slaves of them all even though the Spanish and some cheating Italians tried to trip him up his team was able to negotiate difficult defensive waters.
The Portuguese Academy boasts other great talentwith so many coming through Henry the Navigator had great vision with conquering runs and would make slaves of them all, and his long term vision paid off in gold always another one that was master of adding spice to the game.
Also Magellan who was Maluku (Crazy or in the isles of Maluku) for a while with no Portuguese support was able to navigate through tight passes not only conquered Brazil he would battle till the end and was tripped up in the East on the way to Gold.. by a dirty Spaniard named Sebastian Elcano who ended up going all the way.
Julius Cesar's ability to control most of the field and keep everything in place was legendary. Keeping the heathen attacks at bay, he dominated and would create for us an empire. His ability to crush England and as a leader in battle he was unrivaled and would dictate out a new calendar for achieving domination.
Josef Stalin his staunch determination when out-manned and resilience decimated his attackers using his midfield generals battle hardened in the trenches at the worst of times he never gave up and the Germans had no chance.. and ended up in a great attack that crushed them.
So here is what Benfica would look like in the Euro Cup victory...
RB- Hitler -- CB- Leonidis the Spartan -- CB- Truman -- LB- Alex the Great
DM- Hannibal
RW- Atilla the Hun -- AM- Shaka Zulu -- LW- Genghis Khan
ST- Vasco da Gama - ST- God the Father
Subs bench:
F- Gen Schwarzkopf
F- Osama Bin Laden
M- Diaz
M- Henrique the Navigator
M- Magellan
D- Julius Cesar
D- Josef Stalin
And of course I would play a 4-4-2 that is the only way to outscore your opponents while maintaining a strong back line.
@ Val
9 Wednesday, 07 November 2012 05:39
Val, no way that squad would cut it! Benfica need all the big guns to win the game:
--------------------------Barack Obama------------------------------------
-----Romney--------Palin----------McCain------------Josef Stalin---
-----Ghandi------------------Bigfoot------------Fidel Castro-------------
---Passos Coelho-------Mantorras----------Giselle Bundchen----
Braga The Pound for Pound Champion
8 Wednesday, 07 November 2012 03:03
I will only comment on Braga, although I wish Benfica luck as well. Seeing how Porto already made it through to Quarters, they are in cruise control for their next two games.
I think if Braga can pull out a point from Manchester United this week, it will be a success. They would then have to pull out victories against Galatasaray and Cluj.
If they can finish the group with 10 points, they should be through, pending that Cluj doesn't beat Manchester United. If Cluj pulls off victories against Man U and Galatasary then Braga will need to finish with a better goal differential.
I believe Braga has what it takes. They have proven themselves in recent years with memorable victories in games that matter.
If you were to do a study of financial resources compared to victories obtained, I believe Braga would be in the Top 10 Pound for Pound teams in Europe.
Must Win
7 Tuesday, 06 November 2012 20:21
Because this is a must win for Benfica, I am calling for all former Benfica players to be called in!!
My Lineup:
- - - - - - - - - Quim - - - - - - - - - -
Miguel - Luisao - David Luiz - F.Coentrao
- - - - - - - - - Javi Garcia - - - - - - -
Ramires - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Simao
- - - - - - - - - - - Rui Costa - - - - - - -
- - - - - - - Miccoli - - - - Nuno Gomes - -
Due to his age, Eusebio will come in off the bench. :)
Good luck to all the Portuguese clubs! :)
My thoughts
6 Tuesday, 06 November 2012 18:58
Due to injuries a draw would more than suffice. The first go around provided a goal fest, and it just might continue. Not sure of the weather, but it's never easy going east.
I hope that Porto could snag all three today. It will really help them in finishing first in the group.
Getting a point will be really be tough. You would have to believe that they would have gotten a point if the last encounter was at home. Man United will be better prepared this go around. That being said, although in first, Man United has looked bad at times. We'll see.
I would really be disappointed if Braga failed to advance in the CL. They don't have a very difficult group and should advance.
Oh the anguish. Benfica has no business being in this predicament. Benfica has looked awful in CL play, there's no other way to put it. Axel and Javi were money deals, so there's no complaining there, but it's clear we have really missed Luisao this season. Matic being out really hurts us, as well.
It will really be interesting to see what JJ rolls out there. I know a win is a must, but that doesn't mean an all out attack model. Spartak will counter well, and we've proven leaky at the back so a clean sheet shouldn't be expected.
My lineup:
---------------------- Artur -----------------
- Maxi ---- Jardel ---- Garay ----- Luisinho -
-------------- Miguel ------ Enzo ---------
- Salvio --------- Bruno -------- Nolito ------
--------------- Cardozo -----------------
With Aimar and Nico injured, Nolito needs to start. The only reason I put Enzo in the box to box role is due to Matic's suspension, otherwise I would have him out wide instead.
What I think JJ will do;
------------------- Artur -----------------
Maxi ---- Jardel ---- Garay ---- Ugh
Salvio --- Enzo --- Gomes -- Bruno
----------- Lima ---- Cardozo ---------
No cover for the back four. Artuir is going to have to stand on his head, if we are to pull this one out.
A must win. Let's hope we can actually pull this one out.
Selection options
5 Tuesday, 06 November 2012 18:35
Yeah it's a tough choice to make for our midfield...but not for the formation. It just has to be 4-4-2, we are at home, need to win and have nothing left to lose...also there is no point in breaking up the Cardozo-Lima partnership, which has been looking deadly recently!
I personally can't quite decide which midfield selection would be best, it's a tough call. I might go with Vitor at DM, and Bruno Cesar as attacking midfielder, with Perez on the left (and helping out in the middle too) and Salvio on the right. This could be best as Vitor would add proper defensive steel to deal with the Spartak counters...while Cesar could get forward to suppourt the front 2. It's an attacking line-up, but like i say we have to go for broke tomorrow...Spartak's defence is poor, let's make sure we get at them completely and score goals.
But like you guys, I doubt Vitor will be played at DM. JJ could well go with this selection: Almeida at DM, Perez as number 8, Cesar on the left and Salvio on the right. I will be worried if he does that, because as everyone else has seen, Perez' huge talent is wasted in the middle, as is Cesar on the flanks. I'd rather see Ola John on the flank than Cesar...and would rather see Gomes as number 8 than Perez. The key is to put people in their right positions tomorrow, hopefully JJ has learned this.
Otherwise though I really have a good feeling we are going to win this one! Spartak are a good team, but I also think the synthetic pitch helped them, and Benfica looked out of sorts on that turf. On a proper pitch in front of 60,000 of our own fans...I fully expect us to get the job done.
I agree with all you gentlemen...
4 Tuesday, 06 November 2012 16:20
This could potentially be a great week for the Liga.. sorry Jon crossing my fingers for all the Italians to lose.
Jon also love the line-up but would definitely prefer Vitor as the DM.. he has more experience in the CL.. but like you I doubt it will happen.
My most pressing concern is if JJ goes back to Malgarejo.. as his defensive liabilities.. and attack on each ball can leave some gaps at the back.
I cross my fingers and hope Luisinho will be the man.. as he has played exceptional.. and it should be his job to lose.. because of his play. He has not only been better defensively he also has been inspirational on offence.. and our strikers could use him to feed them some nice juicy passes.
Anyways should be some good games.. good luck to both Porto in Braga.. and I wish they get all the points.
On a sad note I have never been a fan of Hulk because of his diving but hearing that his sister was kidnapped.. I wouldn't wish that on anyone.. and pray that she will be returned safely. God Bless.
All teams still need to focus
3 Tuesday, 06 November 2012 15:45
Porto has made the best of their group this year and they should have very little worries about qualifying for the next round. The only thing they should worry about is trying to get the top spot. PSG can still very easily come back and steal it from them, so they can't take their foot off the gas.
Braga will have a hard time with United (any team would) but after the show they put on in the last round you they may just be able to take something from them this week. Even if they don't I still think they can get the points they need from Cluj and Galatasaray to earn their first knockout stage showing at the CL.
Benfica are in the hardest spot as they need to win their next two matches. However they are both at home and despite the pressure on them, they still have the ability to qualify. My main worry is with Barca running away with the group, if they start to ease off the gas and allow one of these other teams to steal points on them, that can really screw things up. At the same time if there was a game for Barca to ease off the gas it could be their last game which is with us, so it would be a nice treat if we can be the ones to do it but I'm not holding my breath with Barca.
CL thoughts
2 Tuesday, 06 November 2012 13:19
A big week for all 3 Portuguese clubs in the CL. Benfica and Braga badly need the 3 points while Porto have a great chance to qualify with 2 matches to spare. Porto don't have anything to worry about really...they should be more than capable of getting a point in Kiev to qualify..and even if they don't, they will be 99% certain of getting the job done in their next match at home to a very poor Zagreb team (arguably the weakest team in the CL this season). The only question is whether they will finish first or second in the group.
Braga have a good chance also, but probably need 3 points against Man United for it to become a VERY good chance...with a tricky away fixture to Cluj coming up afterwards. Braga should be capable of beating Man United with home suppourt, and if they play as well as they did at Old Trafford then it's definitely possible for them. I wish them all the best.
Benfica are clearly in the most precarious position, which is not surprising given we had by far the most difficult group...and as mentioned in the article, have had to make do without 3 very key players from last season. I am still confident we can make it and qualify by the skin of our teeth. There's nothing more to lose and we just have to go for broke tomorrow night...which kind of suits JJ's approach...so i'm confident about getting the 3 points. Spartak showed they are a good team in Moscow and will likely be tough opponents again. But they are not a GREAT team..they have already lost 5 times in the Russian league this season and look very unlikely to be in the CL again next season. So SLB should really be beating this team at Da Luz, and I expect us to. All 3 Portuguese teams have a chance to qualify, but this week will be very crucial....good luck to all 3 of them!!!
Huge game for Benfica!
1 Tuesday, 06 November 2012 12:58
I cannot wait until tomorrow's game against Spartak Moscow. It won't be easy, but I am confident that Benfica will win. Anything less than three points would prevent Benfica from advancing.
There has been a lot of talk on the site about whether to use a 4-2-3-1 or 4-4-2 in the Champions League. I almost always prefer the 4-2-3-1 because a 4-4-2 leaves us with one less man in the center of the pitch, thus allowing the opposition to overwhelm us.
However, I actually think that a 4-4-2 with Enzo Perez on the left, and Gomes and Almeida in the midfield could work against the Russians. Enzo Perez drifts into midfield frequently to help the holding midfielders, so we wouldn't be outnumbered in the middle of the pitch. Having Perez and two holding midfielders also allows us to play the excellent Lima-Cardozo partnership.
JJ may opt to use Gaitan or Cesar on the wing, and Perez as a holding midfielder to partner either Gomes or Almeida, but I feel that this will make us weaker defensively. Gomes and Almeida may not be the most experienced midfield duo, but I think they're the best combination JJ could use tomorrow. Miguel Vitor could also excel as a defensive midfielder, but I doubt that JJ will start him.
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Irving Rosenfeld is a matchstick man who with his partner Sydney Prosser pull of smaller cons on desperate people as they hit rock bottom. Fortunately for all there would be victims and unfortunately for Irving and Sydney they are caught by Richie DiMaso, an FBI agent and are giving the choice between jail time or helping DiMaso catch a larger number of matchstick men. The details of this agreement as the film progresses escalates with DiMaso seemingly unquenchable ambition. The result is the scope and risk of the operation to continually expand from the largely mundane until both Mafia and politicians are involved.
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Thankfully whilst the film does falter with a story that is overly predictable, it does feature meticulous dialogue which combine with the performances to create moments that in of themselves vary from griping to hilarious. This moments display the underlining potential of what American Hustle could have been. Sadly whilst individuals moments are frequently intoxicating and enjoyable they never combine into a film that builds any degree of momentum, and the final con is disappointingly hollow and uninspired. All the elements come together in a way that has American Hustle that as a whole is unable to match its individual moments and is sadly less then the sum of it parts.
American Hustle is from director David O. Russell who has recently done such outstanding films as Silver Linings Playbook and The Fighter. Combine this with an amazing ensemble cast and you have the makings of what should have been (and seemingly for most is) one of the better films of the year. Sadly whilst American Hustle does feature exemplary performances that are only equalled by the films sharp dialogue, American Hustle is a film that is less then the sum of its parts and has provides little reason to car for the characters or what happens. Hence American Hustle falls short of expectations and does not come recommended.


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Canonized By: October 1, 2000 by Pope John Paul II
Saint Josephine Margaret Bakhita was born around 1869 in the village of Olgossa in the Darfur region of Sudan. She was a member of the Daju people and her uncle was a tribal chief. Due to her family lineage, she grew up happy and relatively prosperous, saying that as a child, she did not know suffering.
Historians believe that sometime in February 1877, Josephine was kidnapped by Arab slave traders. Although she was just a child, she was forced to walk barefoot over 600 miles to a slave market in El Obeid. She was bought and sold at least twice during the grueling journey.
For the next 12 years she would be bought, sold and given away over a dozen times. She spent so much time in captivity that she forgot her original name.
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I am interested in constructive fights and their use in business for some time now. I know that Intel is one of the great examples where HR actually trains people to conduct constructive confrontations. Therefore, here are some ideas I think would help you to put constructive fights in place:
- Conduct a workshop on constructive fighting. This is a great coaching time for your employees you might want to invest in.
- As a leader, when I know that I'll have a hot fight with our CEO about ideas, I make sure that we are visible in front of employees in order to set clear example of how to fight aggressively but with most respect and turning the fight into constructive machine to hone ideas.
- When pressure is high, lots of negative energy is built up due to people doing mistakes or frustration from not being able to deliver. So a constructive fight will end up releasing negative energy.
- Usually I host design battles where I bring two people to argue about a design concept (pros and cons) and then show why did we choose A over B. But most important, you let people to learn how to standup for their ideas, fight and respectfully choose the right side even if it is killing their idea.
Some of the great advocates for constructive fighting is Bob Sutton and Debra Dunn. Here are five quick tricks you can use to start a constructive-fight culture (I took it from this HBR post and explain it in my own words. "its up to you to start a good fight" http://blogs.hbr.org/2010/08/its-up-to-you-to-start-a-good/):
- Prevent fights at the beginning of generating ideas and make it safe for people to come up with crazy ideas. Once you have good number of ideas, get people to fight over them and the good idea will survive.
- Gently hold your employees who talk too much and encourage the people who talk to little.
- Look at the body language (things like actual listening, rolling eyes, smiles) across the team and coach people to learn constructive behaviors.
- Learn the differences between people. Some take criticism easily and some don't even bother. keep in mind that all stay respectful all the time.
- After the fight is over, work with individuals to coach them to be less personal during the fight and calm down the people who became victims of wrong behaviors.
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September 21, 2010
Commercials usually use stereotypes in order to target a specific audience. Usually they are very indirect, but since society is built on certain images and how things should be everyone just knows who commercials are for.
This one specific commercial caught my attention because it is very straightforward and touches every stereotype we spoke about in class. It is a Fruit of the Loom commercial for men's underwear. The commercial has a group of men singing in a deep voice. The deep voice is used to show how manly they are and how strong they are. The men in the commercial are all in uniform of typical manly jobs, for example, lumberjacks, doctors, construction workers, etc. and it all tied in with what we learned in class. There are certain jobs or careers dominated by men simply because of an image that people are afraid to ruin.
In this commercial there is one woman. This woman is a waitress at a restaurant. I didn't pay much attention to it the first time I saw the commercial, but when you think about it, it says a lot about how women are viewed in society and about what their roles should be.