Tom takes long way home after his year abroad; Duo make decision to trek back from South Korea on their bikes

Byline: SARA NICHOL

"We had plenty of time to think about what we want from life and what we want to achieve. Having failed utterly to accomplish this, we equipped ourselves to cycle back to the UK where we can start afresh with a new plan."In the end, the severe blizzard forced us to find shelter in a tunnel under the road. We tried to warm up in our tent, curled up in our sleeping bags. It was too cold to prepare food."Talking about his time in the Gobi Desert, China, Tom said: "Our fingers and toes were numb with our faces burnt by the freezing blast of wind and snow."We need to organise some sort of party for when he gets home."com/doc/?o=RrzKj&doc_id=8 142&v=C3He said: "One day, with severe cramps, diarrhoea, and sickness I knew that I couldn't go anywhere. Mubinjon [a man Tom and Peter stayed with for a night] had the cure - drink an entire pot of scalding tea with spoonfuls of honey in no longer than five minutes.We have met some wonderful people and they have fallen over themselves to offer us shelter and food. Being on the bike is a fantastic way to take all this in at our own pace. We have the whole world in front of us to take in, why would we want to rush it?" Mum Sandra, also of Ashington, said: "I'm very proud of him. We can't wait to see him. There have been some worrying times, particularly when Tom was ill. They have been in some really remote areas, so he really had to be careful."We'd both lost weight and found it increasingly difficult to find equipment, most importantly a bike to fit our size and needs."Tom is due back in the North East at the end of next month, when he plans to write about his amazing experiences.Tom has been keeping a blog of his amazing adventure. You can read it at www.crazyguyonabike.Along the way, Tom has battled mountains and deserts, in weather ranging from freezing cold to searing heat, as well as political unrest, broken bones, a mystery illness and a poisonous spider bite.MOST people would want a quick flight home after working abroad for a year.The adventurous 26-year-old decided to cycle the 7,000 miles home to Ashington, Northumberland, armed only with his passport, camping gear, bike and pal Peter Hoyle.HAIRY MOMENTS Tom McConville WELCOME REST Tom takes a break to admire the view in Bulgaria BORDER CONTROL Tom makes his way into Europe as he enters Turkey FLYING VISIT Tom's pal Peter Hoyle pictured in Dunhuang, China CHILLY Tom wrapped up warm during a stop off in the Gobi Desert, ChinaHe added: "It has been very humbling.Tom, of Ashington, said: "We're a couple of guys from the UK who had just finished a year teaching English in South Korea.It's a journey which began in January and is expected to finish late next month when they land on UK shores.In January, the adventurous pair set off on their challenge of a lifetime when they caught a ferry from Seoul to Lianyungang, China, and their journey began.Taking nine months and travelling through at least 10 countries, the fearless duo, who met while teaching English for a year in South Korea, have tackled extreme weather, gruelling roads and the Gobi Desert, in China."That was not as easy as it first seemed, especially in a country where the average male height is 173cm, and rice and kimchi (spicy cabbage) are the staple diet."He put the tray down and got out his stopwatch. By the end, I was sweating and in a lot of pain. He told me to go to sleep. Despite the pains having doubled I managed to nod off. I awoke two hours later with no pain and no desire to go to the toilet."But when Tom McConville returned from South Korea, there were no comfy reclining seats or onboard movies.Since then they have crossed China, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Turkey and Bulgaria and they still have Italy and France ahead of them.But the weather wasn't the only problem the lads had to endure. Tom has ended up in a hospital a handful of times after breaking his collar bone, being bitten by a spider and being struck down with a mystery illness.

HAIRY MOMENTS Tom McConville WELCOME REST Tom takes a break to admire the view in Bulgaria BORDER CONTROL Tom makes his way into Europe as he enters Turkey FLYING VISIT Tom's pal Peter Hoyle pictured in Dunhuang, China CHILLY Tom wrapped up warm during a stop off in the Gobi Desert, China

Human Touch(R) Launches Healthcare Professional Program for Chiropractic Practices

Human Touch ® , the U.S. market leader of innovative massage chairs, Perfect Chair® recliners, and other wellness solutions, is pleased to introduce its new Healthcare Professional Program for chiropractic practices during the Florida Chiropractic Association's National Convention & Expo 2011 (FCA National), Aug. 25-28.

"He put the tray down and got out his stopwatch. By the end, I was sweating and in a lot of pain. He told me to go to sleep. Despite the pains having doubled I managed to nod off. I awoke two hours later with no pain and no desire to go to the toilet."The adventurous 26-year-old decided to cycle the 7,000 miles home to Ashington, Northumberland, armed only with his passport, camping gear, bike and pal Peter Hoyle.Program Key BenefitsTom, of Ashington, said: "We're a couple of guys from the UK who had just finished a year teaching English in South Korea.Along the way, Tom has battled mountains and deserts, in weather ranging from freezing cold to searing heat, as well as political unrest, broken bones, a mystery illness and a poisonous spider bite.Tom is due back in the North East at the end of next month, when he plans to write about his amazing experiences.The Healthcare Professional Program is a unique sales and marketing program designed specifically for chiropractic offices to enhance their patients' overall wellness, while enjoying an additional, value-added revenue stream for their practice. Human Touch® will present this new program during FCA National , Aug. 25-28, at The Peabody Orlando, Booth # 509 (9801 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819).We have met some wonderful people and they have fallen over themselves to offer us shelter and food. Being on the bike is a fantastic way to take all this in at our own pace. We have the whole world in front of us to take in, why would we want to rush it?" Mum Sandra, also of Ashington, said: "I'm very proud of him. We can't wait to see him. There have been some worrying times, particularly when Tom was ill. They have been in some really remote areas, so he really had to be careful.He added: "It has been very humbling.

Media Contact: Rachel Neppes BERKMAN for Human Touch® 619.231.9977 x306 (office) 619.405.3917 (cell) Email Contact

Tom takes long way home after his year abroad; Duo make decision to trek back from South Korea on their bikes

Byline: SARA NICHOL

Image Available: http://www2.marketwire.com/mw/frame_mw?attachid=1706420Through this program, patients can enjoy Human Touch® massage chairs and Perfect Chairs in their chiropractors' office, which they can then purchase directly from their chiropractor to use in their own home at an attractive price. Chiropractors can sell Human Touch® chairs directly to their patients, creating an easy way to add new revenue to their practice. Human Touch® handles shipping the product directly to the customer and any customer service needs that may arise. The company also provides chiropractors with all marketing and sales materials, POP displays, and support to make the program successful and easy to manage.Talking about his time in the Gobi Desert, China, Tom said: "Our fingers and toes were numb with our faces burnt by the freezing blast of wind and snow."In the end, the severe blizzard forced us to find shelter in a tunnel under the road. We tried to warm up in our tent, curled up in our sleeping bags. It was too cold to prepare food."He said: "One day, with severe cramps, diarrhoea, and sickness I knew that I couldn't go anywhere. Mubinjon [a man Tom and Peter stayed with for a night] had the cure - drink an entire pot of scalding tea with spoonfuls of honey in no longer than five minutes.But the weather wasn't the only problem the lads had to endure. Tom has ended up in a hospital a handful of times after breaking his collar bone, being bitten by a spider and being struck down with a mystery illness.CAPTION(S):Media Contact: Rachel Neppes BERKMAN for Human Touch® 619.231.9977 x306 (office) 619.405.3917 (cell) Email Contactcom/doc/?o=RrzKj&doc_id=8 142&v=C3"We need to organise some sort of party for when he gets home."Taking nine months and travelling through at least 10 countries, the fearless duo, who met while teaching English for a year in South Korea, have tackled extreme weather, gruelling roads and the Gobi Desert, in China.About Human Touch®It's a journey which began in January and is expected to finish late next month when they land on UK shores."We had plenty of time to think about what we want from life and what we want to achieve. Having failed utterly to accomplish this, we equipped ourselves to cycle back to the UK where we can start afresh with a new plan.MOST people would want a quick flight home after working abroad for a year.But when Tom McConville returned from South Korea, there were no comfy reclining seats or onboard movies."Human Touch massage chairs and Perfect Chairs are the perfect complement to chiropractic treatments. They relax the mind and body so patients can realize maximum advantage during treatments and, after, they maintain optimal body alignment and muscle flexibility to help keep them healthy and happy," says Dr. John Maltby, DC, a member of Human Touch's Wellness Council, as well as the past president of the International Chiropractors Association (ICA) and current ICA Chairman of the Board."We'd both lost weight and found it increasingly difficult to find equipment, most importantly a bike to fit our size and needs."Enhances chiropractic patients' health and wellness in between their treatment sessions: Human Touch® massage chairs and Perfect Chairs offer a therapeutic and comfortable seating option for chiropractic patients in their chiropractor's waiting areas and treatment rooms. Chiropractors can then offer Human Touch® massage chairs and Perfect Chairs directly to patients for daily use in their own homes to enhance their overall wellness and treatment plan. Offers chiropractors an easy, additional revenue stream for their practice: Chiropractors who use Human Touch® massage chairs and Perfect Chairs in their practice have found that when patients are introduced to them, they soon realize the valuable healing and wellness benefits, compelling them to purchase a chair for their own personal use. Human Touch® also provides chiropractic practices with all necessary sales and marketing materials, POP displays and support to help ensure the program's maximum success.Tom has been keeping a blog of his amazing adventure. You can read it at www.crazyguyonabike.Since then they have crossed China, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Iran, Turkey and Bulgaria and they still have Italy and France ahead of them.In January, the adventurous pair set off on their challenge of a lifetime when they caught a ferry from Seoul to Lianyungang, China, and their journey began.In forming the Healthcare Professional Program, Human Touch® has consulted with three respected chiropractors to ensure its success, Drs. John K. Maltby, Shawn Henry Dill and Jon Stucky, who are also members of the Human Touch® Wellness Council. The Human Touch® Wellness Council comprises an esteemed panel of experts from various disciplines -- including doctors, professional athletes, massage therapists and fitness experts -- dedicated to educating people about how to achieve a healthier and happier life through regular massage, relaxation, sound posture, and other wellness practices."That was not as easy as it first seemed, especially in a country where the average male height is 173cm, and rice and kimchi (spicy cabbage) are the staple diet.

HAIRY MOMENTS Tom McConville WELCOME REST Tom takes a break to admire the view in Bulgaria BORDER CONTROL Tom makes his way into Europe as he enters Turkey FLYING VISIT Tom's pal Peter Hoyle pictured in Dunhuang, China CHILLY Tom wrapped up warm during a stop off in the Gobi Desert, China

Living Room Furniture for Original Home Decorators

Most homeowners contact a trained professional to help them decorate their new abode. But a poor economy and increased access to home improvement centers has encouraged many to attempt the unthinkable�decorating their own homes. In this article we will focus on the hardest room in the home to decorate, the living room.

There are various types of furniture like the furniture for seating, surfaces, resting, storage, set and others. The seating furniture will include chair, bean bag, bench,Coffee tables are the reason they invented coasters. Just kidding! But it may very well be true. When entertaining guests, people need a place to put their drinks, and the coffee table is really the only option in the living room. Coffee table books were created just so guests would have something to read while they relaxed on a sofa or in a chair. But the modern coffee table also serves as the decorative cent of the room. No, it might not be where most people are looking when they sit down, that would be the television set. But it is where most people look when they first enter the room. As such, the coffee table can be used to set the decorative tone of the room.Best of all, they give the home decorator more space for necessary furniture. The giant entertainment centers of old are no longer necessary. These days, people can either mount a flat screen set directly on the wall or purchase a small media console or cabinet.The surface type of furniture may include table, desk, end table, coffee table, and folding table. The resting type of furniture is mostly bed and recliner. Furniture sets will be a vanity set, dining set, and bedroom set. Other types are like garden and aquarium furniture, and built-in furniture, and wall furniture. For whatever types of furniture, the considerations for shopping and choosing are very similar. Fidetips.com http://www.fidetips.com/shopping has many tips about home shopping.Sofa, stool chair, footstool, rocking chair, love seat, single seat, ottoman, recliner, and settee. The storage furniture include chest, China cabinet, Credenza, Armoire cabinet, bookcase, cabinet, cupboard, curio, dresser, sofa, sideboard, wardrobe, filing cabinet, hat stand, and storage wall.After deciding which type of furniture to purchase, you will need to find out the size of it. Measuring the area where the furniture will be, and then find the right size of the furniture that will fit in it. Also consider if the path which the furniture will be moved into the house, make sure that it will go through the doors, windows, hallways, elevators and stairs. Other things need to be considered are your budget, the material of the furniture that will be comfortable for you and your family.Researches will give you the ideas such as the web for catalogs, home programs, books, magazines, websites and show rooms. There are many search engine websites for you to search these websites easily.The television is the natural focal point of the modern living room, which means that all furniture must be grouped around it. Even so, the sofa is the item that should be put in place before all others. Many homeowners make the mistake of selecting a television that is simply too large for their limited space. Even if you are planning on doing a lot of entertaining, it is never a good idea to buy a set that will absolutely dominate the room.Sectional sofas are a simple solution to this problem. In the past, the family room was for the family. Huge television sets with relatively small scenes meant that families rarely invited people over to watch the tube. But technology has changed all that. The home theater has become a reality.End tables are the perfect complement to larger sofas and standalone love seats and chairs. Not to mention the fact that they give people a place to place their drinks. Just remember the coasters!Why is the living room so hard to arrange? As you may know, the living room is also known as the family room, which means that it should have something for everyone in the family. Most homeowners decorate these rooms based on the needs of their brood. They must also consider their guests. In addition to the kitchen, the living room is the place people gather when they are invited over. It might be to watch the Super Bowl or to celebrate an anniversary. Whatever the reason, the living room must have adequate seating.If you are replacing slings, it is likely you are doing an entire set of patio furniture. If this is the case, you can choose brand new colors in solids, stripes, floral or other patterns for your patio chair slings, recliner slings, or ottoman slings. Your pool, patio, or lawn furniture can be completely recovered for much less than it would cost to replace with similar quality patio furniture. If you don�t want to try to tackle this job yourself, look for a company that provides complete restoration, repair, or refurbishing of patio, pool, lawn, porch, and deck furniture. Companies like this can usually also refinish wrought iron parts that have rusted or corroded, or need to be recoated. These companies will pick up your old patio furniture, re-strap, re-lace and repair it so that it looks new, and return it back to your country club, back yard or outdoor area. Sling repair costs for a single chair can run between $100 and $150 depending on what needs to be repaired or replaced. This is very inexpensive compared to replacing a Brown Jordan patio chair that retails for around $600.Think about if the color, texture and pattern will make everyone in the family happy, many times everyone may need to compromise to an extent. You may like to think about if the style will be country, casual, contemporary, traditional, classic, or eclectic. Another thing to consider is if the furniture will be used in the living room, bed room, kitchen, bath room, or garage, because different areas will have different requirement for its furniture. If you have children and pets, then you will also need to consider if they will be able to access and use the furniture if they are allowed to.Three piece living room sets have been around for decades. They often include a sofa, a loveseat, and a recliner. The great thing about these sets is that they offer your family a range of seating options. If dad prefers the recliner, he is welcome to it. If mom likes to curl up on the loveseat, she is free to do so. And it that still leaves a sofa for the kids. The downside is it won�t leave room for company. The standard three piece set is designed for five people.

With just a little time and patience on your part, your expertly arranged living room will be the envy of every Feng-Shui Master on the block!

Author: Steven Gates

Patio Chair and Chaise Sling Repair and Sling Replacement

Slings on patio chairs, recliners, chaises and ottomans can all wear out over time due to sun damage and hard use. Some of the best-made patio furniture needs slings replaced about every eight to ten years. Since it is so much cheaper to replace the slings than to purchase new patio furniture, sling replacement and sling repair is a necessary procedure. Even replacing the slings on one patio chair can be a daunting job requiring a lot of muscle and force to get the slings tight enough on the chair.

These units are great for people who need extra space to store their various television accessories. This could include a cable or satellite box, a DVD or Blu-Ray player, and movies. As appealing as it may be to simply mount a television set to the wall, more often than not homeowners need someplace to store accessories.

If you are replacing slings, it is likely you are doing an entire set of patio furniture. If this is the case, you can choose brand new colors in solids, stripes, floral or other patterns for your patio chair slings, recliner slings, or ottoman slings. Your pool, patio, or lawn furniture can be completely recovered for much less than it would cost to replace with similar quality patio furniture. If you don�t want to try to tackle this job yourself, look for a company that provides complete restoration, repair, or refurbishing of patio, pool, lawn, porch, and deck furniture. Companies like this can usually also refinish wrought iron parts that have rusted or corroded, or need to be recoated. These companies will pick up your old patio furniture, re-strap, re-lace and repair it so that it looks new, and return it back to your country club, back yard or outdoor area. Sling repair costs for a single chair can run between $100 and $150 depending on what needs to be repaired or replaced. This is very inexpensive compared to replacing a Brown Jordan patio chair that retails for around $600.

Author: Sue McCrossin

How to Shop for a Furniture

Furniture is an important part for everyone in everyday life, people use furniture to work, play, rest, eat and do other activities. If our furniture becomes too worn out, we will need to shop for new furniture to replace it. There are online and walk-in stores for us to shop for and buy the furniture. If will be a great idea to shop around on the web to find the right price, quality and size furniture. Fortunately, most furniture stores have a website for us to visit. There are many brands and types of furniture that we will consider.

With just a little time and patience on your part, your expertly arranged living room will be the envy of every Feng-Shui Master on the block!A basic rule of decorating is that you should start with the larger pieces and work your way down. The process is complicated a bit by the addition of new technologies. Flat screen televisions have had a dramatic effect on the way Americans decorate certain rooms. Because they are much bigger and more impressive than their predecessors, people are doing more entertaining than ever before, which means they need more commodious seating options.As the name implies, a home theater attempts to recreate the experience of watching a movie in the home. It generally includes a large screen television, a speaker system, and a movie player. Of course, these systems can also be used to improve every aspect of regular television viewing. This is all possible due to the flat screen television set. Flat screen televisions are larger, thinner, lighter, and provide a vastly superior picture compared to old cathode ray tube (CRT) sets.Replacement slings should be made from durable, quality fabrics that can withstand outdoor elements. The last thing you want is someone falling through the sling on your patio chair. The best slings are made from high strength vinyl coated polyester that is UV protected. Fabric styles and colors can be matched to high-end patio furniture manufacturers names like Brown Jordan, Winston, Homecrest, Woodard, Telescope, Mallin, Lyon Shaw, Innova, Meadowcraft, Medallion, Molla, Carter Grandle, Crown Leisure, Superior, and Tropitone, giving your patio furniture a new look and a new life for 2010.Focal Point

Researches will give you the ideas such as the web for catalogs, home programs, books, magazines, websites and show rooms. There are many search engine websites for you to search these websites easily.

Author: Teeny Ingberg

Child Recliners - Answers to Common Questions About These Kid Pleasers

Child recliners are a product that�s becoming increasing popular as a gift. These recliners mimic the styles and functionality on adult reclining chairs in most ways.

Let me pause here for a moment. It is very ironic that I would be writing an article about massage recliners because I am a certified massage therapist. As a therapist my first goal is to help the client get healthy. Sometimes I refer a client to a chiropractor or to an acupuncturist that can better serve the clients needs. The same is true about massage recliners. With new technology massage recliners have advanced beyond clunky massage rollers to high tech massagers that can emulate the human touch.Over 8 years old and/or 100 pounds the chairs tend to be too small for the child. You might ask why someone doesn�t make a larger or in-between size chair to bridge the 9 year old to adult range. This is most likely due to shipping costs. Child recliners for small children can be shipped via ground service. Chairs made larger would have to be shipped via freight carriers that would make the chairs expensive.Another benefit seldom discussed is clearer thinking. When you are out of body pain and the range of motion is restored to your neck, your mind can better concentrate on your everyday tasks.Rates for a massage therapist can range from $40 to $100 depending on the therapist�s level of training and the city they are located in. Massage recliners are not cheap and can cost thousands of dollars. But over time, a massage recliner can pay for itself and provide many health benefits. Other considerations of cost savings are other family members using the massage recliner. In addition, some massage recliners are very stylish and are a handsome addition to any home d�cor.* Improves lymphatic flow. The act of massaging and kneading the muscles increases blood flow. Health benefits are better circulation and absorption of nutritional elements into the muscles and tissues. In addition, kneading the muscles helps clear out toxins out of the muscles.Mr Allen Turner, of Honley, and his family, raised pounds 2,000 to buy two special chairs for Ward 10 at the hospital. The chairs recline and swivel to aid patients' mobility after surgery.Health Benefits of Massage

If you have more questions about children�s furniture, please email me at craig@wcteam.com.

Author: Craig J. Clark