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Whether you're looking for a high-end drum machine or a compact piece of gear that you can take gigging with you, then this is the article for you!
All of the options on this list are hardware-based drum machines that have their own internal sounds. It can be great to have a physical standalone drum machine that you can interact with, rather than doing everything inside your DAW.
We have not included MIDI drum pads on this list. If you want to check out some great MIDI controllers with drum pads, then check out our round-up article on those.
Our Pick of the 7 Best Drum Machines
1. Roland TR-8S
The Roland TR-8S is Roland's flagship drum machine and it follows on from the hugely popular Roland TR-8.
The machine has all of Roland's circuit model drum machines built into it (for example, the iconic 808 and 909 drum sounds) as well as the capability for you to import your own samples.
This machine has an amazing depth of effects can be added on a channel-by-channel basis. It's not just drum sounds that you get with the TR-8S, you also get synth type sounds, so this drum machine could literally be your entire live production setup if your music style allows it!
Let's face it, Roland's offerings are often a little on the expensive side, but when it comes to a drum machine like this, their quality can be difficult to match.
2. Alesis SR-16
The Alesis SR 16 is one of the most popular rhythm machines ever produced. It is a standalone drum machine and has been actively used for twenty-seven years. Since its introduction in 1990 to the present time, this electronic drum machine has been developing simultaneously with the electronic music scene.
Many people are even surprised that they're still making these. Oftentimes, all you want is a basic, compact, and easy to use drum machine that will suit your needs. The Alesis SR16 is a great choice for this.
You can use the sound as dry tones or pair them with en-suite digital reverbs.
There are a wide amount of internal drum sounds available. It is MIDI compatible so you can connect this to other music gear and sync the timing or record externally.
You can connect footswitches to the SR16 to start/stop loops and perform other functions.
Is the SR16 the best drum machine in the world? Absolutely not, but it's a great, cheap, compact option that has suited the needs of many different musicians.
3. Teenage Engineering PO-12 Drum Machine
This might be another surprising option to see on this list. If you're looking for a really cheap drum machine that actually has loads of cool sequencing and parameter tweaking options then check this one out.
If you get this, you'll also end up looking like a modular synth guru to all of your friends #winning.
It's battery powered by 2 AAA batteries (that's right… that's all that's required to power this!).
It has sixteen different sounds, which sound pretty cool and you can sequence these to sound really cool. This device has a much greater variety of sound than you might expect, it contains parameter tweaking knobs that really allow you to change the sound (check it out in the video below).
Very cool!
4. Alesis SR-18
The Alesis SR18 is a newer version of the SR16. It sounds better and has a lot more sounds, though it still works off very similar technology to the Alesis SR16.
If you're looking for a standlone, compact, and easy to use drum machine then this may be a great answer, though with the money your spending here, you could definitely opt for a more fully fledged drum machine.
These also come with sensitive pads, they can be powered by batteries (which is a great advantage) or via AC power. It allows for both MIDI In and Out and you can there are 2 different footswitch inputs (one for Start/Stop and the other for Count/A/B/Fill).
If you want all the benefits of the SR16, but want better sounds and great variety of them, then check out the Alesis SR18.
5. Korg Volca Beats Analog Rhythm Machine
The Korg Volca Beats Analog Rhythm Machine is a very high quality analog drum machine. Using Analog synthesis can really take your sound to a whole different level when compared to digital. If you're producing your own music then you should really check this one out.
For starters, this electronic drum machine comes with a first-class step sequencer that will turn the editing experience into a seamless music joy.
Also, you can produce the notes you need to make music on this device with 16 different step keys. At the same time, you can follow the timing of every note, so as to stick with the rhythm and tempo of the track.
Regarding the PCM sound engine, its greatest benefit is the option to generate sounds like Claves, Agogo, Clap, and Crash, which don't fit with the analog synth sound. Also, the ability to produce the appreciated lo-fi sound that was popular in the 1980s makes the Korg Volca Beats a true blast from the past.
The Korg Volca Beats can be loaded with your own rhythm samples, since it allows recording up to 10 instruments, creating distinctive polyphony.
A specific characteristic of this rhythm machine is its unique sound. It can be explained as a bit brassy, bassy and blaring. Therefore this may be more suitable to lovers of techno.
This device's portability makes it a great choice. It can be powered by batteries as well as AC power. Also, it's integrated speakers are a great benefit.
6. Singular Sound BeatBuddy
Want a drum machine but your hands are too busy playing other music instruments? Check out the Singular Sound BeatBuddy, it's a drum machine that's operated like a guitar effect pedal.
The sound quality here is very good, the build quality is excellent, and it has a generous amount of different built-in sounds.
You can add your own patterns and rythms, and download other ready-made songs.
It's difficult to get more compact than the BeatBuddy, put it along side your other pedals and introduce a whole new rhythm section to your playing!
There is also an even more basic version, which is called the 'BeatBuddy Mini', this has a more limited amount of features, but is still decent.
You can also buy a separate dual footswitch that can be connected to this. This allows you to do some extra stuff, such as drum pauses and emphasized hits.
7. Arturia Drum Brute
This is another Analog drum machine for people that are serious about music production. It provides seventeen different fully analog percussion instruments, which includes a fantastic sequencer and an amazing depth of effects.
It has classic drum sounds with very modern interface and effects. If you're looking for realistic acoustic drum sounds then obviously this is not what you should get, but if you want great, tweakable, modulating analog sounds then this is a great option.
It includes a great amount of connectivity, MIDI In/Out and Sync, it includes 12 individual outputs, which is amazing when recording or sending to a mixing desk for live performance. However, they use 1/8 inch connectors rather than 1/4 inch, which can be annoying as you would need to get either connectors or separate cables.
Check out this video below to see it in action and learn about many of its other features:
Electronic drum machines are an extremely popular tool in the arsenal of producers, DJs, and live performers.
These are actively used in musical styles that require solid drum rhythms. They are also favored by minimal music outfits and solo artists that do not have a drummer. These devices are also a lot more practical to transport around than a physical drum kit.
Despite the explosion in use of digital audio workstations and software-based instruments for live performance (such as Ableton Live or MASCHINE), standalone electronic drum machines still holds a very strong position in music scenes.
In addition to this, some drum machines nowadays (such as the Native Instruments and AKAI models below) are actually controllers for software-based instruments.
We've reviewed the top electronic drum machines on the market.
Drum Machines – Buyer's Guide
What's the difference between a Drum Machine and a MIDI Drum Pad?
A hardware drum machine (such as all 7 options mentioned at the top of this article) are standalone drum machines that often create classic type sounds. This can often be achieved through use of digital or analog synthesis, as well as using stored samples. Hardware drum machines have audio outputs that can be connected directly to a mixer or amplifer so that you can hear the sounds.
MIDI drum pads are basically MIDI controllers that need to be connected to music software (such as Ableton, Cubase, Logic, GarageBand, etc.) or other music gear. If you already know how to use music production software then these can be a great option for you because they are often much cheaper and would need to be recorded separately.
If you're interested in checking these out then check out our article on the best MIDI drum pads.
MIDI Drum Pad: Akai Professional MPD218
The Akai Professional MPD218. Akai is a very well respected brand in music production.
If you opt for this MIDI drum pad, you can count on 16 thick, conveniently organized MPC pads. Moreover, the Akai Professional MPD218 comes with 6 knobs and 48 pads altogether, which can be accessed through 3 banks.
Also, the pad controllers are arranged in a player-friendly way, so that the arranger can smoothly finger drum while making their own music.
As for the power supply, this drum machine can be directly connected to a computer via a USB-cable. There is no need for a separate AC-adapter.
The guys from Akai have bundled a plethora of free software packages along with this, including the Akai Pro MPC Essentials, Big Bank Universal Drums, Ableton Live Lite and SONiVOX Big Bank Cinematic Percussion from the Akai website.
Further, the Akai Professional MPD218 is compatible with all the major operating systems, so that you don't have to install any additional drivers while connecting this electronic drum machine to your computer.
Note: this device is a MIDI controller and must be used in conjunction with a DAW. However, software is bundled with the device.
How can I record a drum machine to my computer?
It's quite easy to record audio from a drum machine to your computer, though you need an audio interface. Alternatively, you can hook the MIDI signals up to your music production software. This all uses almost the exact same process as recording electronic drums, so be sure to check out our article on how to record electronic drums to your computer.
Can drum machines be run on battery power?
Some do and some don't. Make sure to check the specs before buying. If you're planning to use the drum machine for quick setups and street performing, than having a battery powered device can be a big advantage.
MIDI capability on drum machines
Most drum machines have MIDI In/Out capability as well as MIDI Sync capability.
MIDI In means that it can accept MIDI signals from other devices. You could trigger sounds from another piece of gear in this case.
MIDI Out means that you can trigger sounds and actions on external gear or music software. For example, hitting a button on your drum machine could trigger a synth loop on Ableton live!
MIDI Sync allows your drum machine to stay in time with other music gear, or be the 'master' click that other music gear stays in time to.
That's just a basic overview of how these functions can be used.
Analog or Digital Drum Machines?
Analog synthesis relies solely on resistors, transistors, capacitors, and other components to generate the drum sounds. Analog synthesis is often viewed as the highly favorable option because it gives a more authentic, warm sounds with very subtle random overtones and elements can be very difficult to element using alternative means.
Digital drum machines come in two flavors: They either playback samples or actually generate the sounds using digital synthesis. Digital synthesis often tries to emulate analog synthesis as much as possible, but can never fully emulate the analog sound. Samples can be either recordings of drums or they can be recordings of analog synthesis!
Digital devices are usually cheaper. If you're looking for something cheap or entry-level then you can go with a digital drum machine. If you're really serious about producing and performing then it can really be worth spending the extra money on Analog gear.
Summary – Our Recommendations
All of the drum machines above are great options. If you're on a budget and want something compact, then the Alesis SR16 is a really decent option. It's a tried and tested machine that has been popular for many years.
Our high-end pick is the Roland TR-8S, which has practically everything you could need in a drum machine and sequencer. If you're really serious about making music then you should really check this out.
Before picking a drum machine, make sure to ask yourself are you want to get a standalone hardware drum machine or if you just need a MIDI controller that could be hooked up to your music production software!
Featured image – Alesis SR16 image Courtesy of Alesis. Roland TR-8S Image by Kazuhisa OTSUBO from Tokyo, Japan [CC BY 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0)]


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Cardiopulmonary Diagnostics
|which of the following are indications for performing spirometry on a patient?
|quantify the severity of known lung disease assess impairment and/or disability
|which of the following is/are hazards for spirometry?
|paroxysmal coughing
|what is/are contraindications for spirometry?
|unstable cardiovascular status
|Which of the following devices are used to measure volume
|Water seal spirometer Bellows spirometer Dry rolling seal spirometer wright respirometer
|Which of the following capacities (or volumes) of air, are measured INDIRECTLY?
|what is the minimum calibration of spirometry equipment in an active pulmonary function laboratory?
|When using a volume displacement spirometer, what special calibration check needs to be done to test the integrity of the equipment.
|Leak test
|Which of the following are correct when referring to a wright respirometer.
|Operative with flow > 3Lpm Affect by flow.
|Which of the following is correct when referring to a thermistor?
|Relies temperature differential
|what is the indication for performing static lung volumes on a patient?
|Differentiate between obstrucive and restrictive disease patterns. Make preoperative assessments in patients with compromised lung function.
|how do you calibrate a N2 analyzer for N2 washout? What gases would you use and what should the analyzers read?
|N2 analyser should be 0 with 100% oxygen
|what additional equipment is necessary when performing helium dilution studies?
|CO2 absorber
|When checking the helium analyzer, what is the maximum amount of drift allowed in a 10 minute time frame?
|≤ 0.02%
|The difference between closing volume and nitrogen washout is that the closing volume is...
|Pt take a single breath of 100% O2
|A body plethysmograph measures changes in which of the following?
|pressure within a constant-volume chamber volume within a constant-pressure chamber airflow in and out of a constant-pressure chamber volume within a constant pressure chamber pressure withing a constant volume chamber
|Based on the picture below, answer questions 16 - 19 Basically know the phases…
|16. Upper airway dead space I 17. Gas measured III 18. Clossing volume IV 19. Residual volume IV
|what should be calibrated daily when using the bodyplethysmography?
|mouth pressure transducer . plethysmograph signal
|According to the AARC CPG, which of the following is/are indications for DLCO?
|Differentiation of obstruction and restive Evaluation pulmonary hemorrhage
|When performing DLCO, what is the minimum time that should lapse between attempts?
|4 minutes
|Which of the following tests would be used to obtain a patient's lung compliance?
|Body plethysmography
|Which of the following tests would be used to obtain a patient's Raw?
|which of the following is/are indications for bronchial provocation studies?
|Diagnosis to confirm of airway hyperreactivity. Document severely of hyperresponsiveness. Following change in hyperresponsiveness.
|all of the following are hazards for bronchial provocation studies, EXCEPT?
|Which of the following is a method that can be used to perform bronchial provocation study?
|Histamine challenge
|Which of the following statements are true concerning tumors in the upper airway?
|There may be variable or fixed obstruction
|To interface a water-sealed spirometer to a computer, which of the following is required
|Variable speed Kymograph.
|A 78 year old complains of dyspnea on exertion. His dyspnea has increased significantly over the past year and now occurs with minimal exertion. He denies cough, chest pain, or sputum production. He has a 20 pack year smoking history. His family has a
|obstructive disorder
|A subject who complains of shortness of breath has an FVC of 2.57 , a SVC of 2.99 L. These findings suggest which of the following?
|A 62 year old patient with dyspnea performs three spirometry trials Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 FVC (L BTPS) 4.21 4.44 4.65 FeV1 (L BTPS) 3.88 3.91 3.93 The pulmonary function technologist should do which of the following?
|Perform at least one more maneuver.
|A subject who complains of shortness of breath has an FVC of 2.57 , a SVC of 2.99 L. These findings suggest which of the following?
|A 62 year old patient with dyspnea performs three spirometry trials Trial 1 Trial 2 Trial 3 FVC (L BTPS) 4.21 4.44 4.65 FeV1 (L BTPS) 3.88 3.91 3.93 The pulmonary function technologist should do which of the following?
|Perform at least one more maneuver, if 2 values are not within 5% of each other.
|After inhalation of methacholine, a patient has spirometry and specific conductance (sGaw) measured. Which of the following changes are consistent with a positive methacholine challenge test?
|FeV1 decrease by 25%. SGaw decrease 50%.
|RZ is a 47 year old carpenter whose chief complaint is dyspnea on exertion and has smoked 1 ppd for the past 10 years. He has the following spirometer result. What treatment would you recommend?
|-Long acting BD -inhaled corticosteroid -smoking cessation programs
|A small leak is introduced into the breathing circuit during the measurement of MIP and MEP to do which of the following?
|Prevent artifact caused by check muscle.
|According to AARC CPG, before bronchodilator studies, inhaled B-adrenergic agents should be withheld for how long?
|4-6 hours
|Using Cairo, which of the following correctly describing the measurement of FRC by the closed-circuit method?
|To measure accurately the Vtg the patient should be instructed to do which of the following?
|Breathe normally during closure of the shutter .
|Using Cairo, which of the following can alter the calibration of a spirometer that uses a pressure-differential pneumotachometer
|Water droplet condensation in the resistantive element.
|Body plethysmography is based on which of the following gas laws
|Boyles law.
|Which of the following pieces of standard PFT equipment is used to determine total lung capacity and resistance of the airways
|Body plethysmography.
|Which of the following is true regarding FRC
|It is the sum of the RV+ERV Increase in obstructive disease. Decrease in restrictive disease.
|A patient with severe hypokalemia is receiving an intravenous infusion of potassium to correct this serious disorder. What should you monitor?
|All of the following would be consistent with administration of a large amount of IV fluid, except?
|Increase hematocrit
|Sputum culture and sensitivity would be indicated for which of the following conditions?
|A patient presents in the emergency department with vomiting. Blood gas results reveal a metabolic alkalosis. Based on this information, you would also suggest what?
|Electrolyte analysis
|A sputum culture that is sent to the lab is likely to be rejected as saliva if?
|More than 25 epithelial cell are present
|Heavy smokers are prone to what change in the red blood cell count?
|secondary polycythemia
|Elevation of troponin is associated with what disorder?
|Acute Myocardial infarction
|A patient in the emergency department has a Chem 7 ordered and hypokalemia is present. What test should the RRT recommend?
|Arterial blood gas
|A Ziehl Neelsen stain is used to identify which of the following organisms?
|Mycobacterium Tuberculous
|Which of the following findings is consistent with pleural infection
|-opaque or turbid pleura fluid
|The middle bottle of a three bottle chest drainage system is used as a
|water seal
|The physician has asked you to determine how much of an air leak has occurred with the chest tube. Where would you look first to determine if a leak is present?
|Exhale tidal volume Water seal chamber.
|To function appropriately, the pH electrode must soak in what type of solution?
|Saturated Potassium Cloride
|When assessing the Levy-Jennings graphs for the Severinghaus electrode, your noticed a gradual increase in values when doing the quality assurance:
|Protein build up on the electrode
|Erroneous PCO2 measurements can be caused by which of the following?
|A worn electrode A cracked electrode Dehydration of bicarbonate
|According to CLIA standards, laboratory instruments used in the hospital for blood sample testing should undergo three-point calibrations at least:
|Every 6 month
|What type of calibration should be performed after an electrode is changed?
|3-point calibration
|The two-point calibration for the pH electrode uses two buffers. Which of the following pH values are correct for these two buffers?
|Ph 6.84 Ph 7.384
|The gold standard for quality control for PCO2 and PO2 electrodes is:
|Which of the following statements is true concerning quality control of a blood gas analyzer?
|protein buildup
|Which Glasgow Coma Scale score is typically an indication for intubation?
|< 9
|The presence of dorsiflexion of the great toe with fanning of remaining toes during testing of the plantar reflex is known as:
|Which of the following is most important parameter to keep in mind when managing a patient with high ICP?
|Cerebral perfusion pressure
|All of the following are indications for monitoring ICP, except:
|Determinate appropriate arterial blood pressure
|Martin May has a blood pressure of 170/110 with an ICP of 30. What is Martin's cerebral perfusion pressure.
|CPP is MAP - ICP. MAP is systolic pressure
|When using a fluid filled system to monitor ICPs, what particular piece of equipment is needed?
|external transducers.
|CPP should range between what numbers?
|Which of the following conditions is not associated with untreated obstructive sleep apnea?
|Systemic hypotension
|Which of the following factors has been shown to positively correlate with obstructive sleep apnea?
|Obesity of the upper body
|Which of the following physical exam findings is associated with obstructive sleep apnea?
|Large tonsils
|Which of the following parameters is NOT typically monitored with a polysomnogram?
|Exhale PCO2
|Which of the following medical therapies is considered first-line treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA)
|What is the amount of CPAP that is typically required to abolish upper airway obstruction in patients with OSA?
|7.5 to 12.5 cmH2O
|In what way do BiPAP units differ from CPAP units?
|BiPAP have different levels of pressure.
|What stage of sleep is characterized by large eye rolls and low-amplitude waves on EEG recordings?
|Stage 1 NREM
|During which stage of sleep are skeletal muscles partially paralyzed, thus greatly affecting ventilation and maintenance of the upper airway?
|To meet the definitive criteria for sleep apnea, how many seconds of airflow cessation during sleep must be documented?
|10 second
|What is the most common complaint of patients with obstructive sleep apnea?
|Excessive daytime sleepiness
|A patient has an AHI of 15. What would this be considered?
|Mild sleep apnea
|How would you diagnose central sleep apnea?
|10seconds apnea w/o respiratory effort during sleep.
|Why is it important for an RT to be able to identify cardiac dysrhythmias?
|Rt may serve as the first link on the chain of survival for a patient experiencing a cardiac arrest and minimize cardiac damage or prevent death. To observe an acute cardiac event or a deadly dysrhymia
|Why is an ECG tracing so useful?
|Which of the following symptoms is least suggestive of the need for an ECG?
|Where does the normal electrical impulse originate for each heartbeat?
|Sinus or sinoatrial (SA node)
|At what speed does the paper travel through the ECG machine?
|Why is the electrical signal delayed slightly at the AV node?
|What is the ventricular heart rate when the AV node paces the heart?
|40 to 60beat/min
|Which of the following physiological effects is associated with myocardial infarction?
|backup of blood into the lungs
|Which of the following are associated with the onset of dysrhythmias?
|Hypoxia, ischemia, sympathetic stimulation, drugs, elecrolyte imbalances, rate, and stretch are all associated with dysrhythmia
|What is represented by the P wave on the ECG tracing?
|What is the normal range for the PR interval?
|0.12 and 0.2 second (3 to 5 small boxes)
|The normal QRS complex does not exceed what time on the horizontal axis?
|0.12 sec 3mm
|What part of the heart is best viewed by the chest leads V5 and V6?
|Left ventricle
|What axis change is common in patients with chronic pulmonary hypertension?
|Right axis deviation
|What problem is indicated by elevation of the ST segment?
|Serious problem of O2 getting to the heart. Myocardial ischemia
|Which of the following are common causes of tachycardia?
|-fever -shock -HR >150bpm -hypotension -anxiety -Dizziness -SOB -Weakness/Fatigue -ongoing chest pain -Pulmonary congestion -CHF -anything that increases oxygen consumption -hypovolemia -hypoxemia -sepsis
|What dysrhythmia is characterized by a sawtooth pattern of waves between normal QRS complexes on the ECG tracing?
|Atrial flutter
|Which of the following would describe the ECG of a patient with atrial fibrillation?
|Which of the following is a hallmark of a premature contraction (PVC)?
|What dysrhythmia often follows untreated ventricular tachycardia?
|Ventricular fibrillation
|Which of the following dysrhythmias is associated with the lowest cardiac output?
|Which of the following dysrhythmias represents a dissociation of the mechanical and electrical activities of the heart?
|Which of the following is a characteristic of third-degree heart block
|What is implied by an abnormally prolonged PR interval?
|Which of the following ECG abnormalities is most life threatening? (we don't mean what dysrhythmia)
|Elevated St segment
|What type of medications may lead to first-degree heart block?
|For which of the following arrhythmias would an electronic pacemaker be indicated?
|What is a possible serious complication associated with atrial fibrillation?
|atrial thrombi
|What medication is most useful for the treatment of premature ventricular contractions?
|What are the indications for holter monitoring
|Detect arrhythmia Identify silent ischemia Determine of arrhythmias are controlled by medication. determine if pacemaker is firing appropriately
|What are some hazards associated with pulmonary artery catheterization?
|Balloon rupture Catherer knotting Infection Bleeding
|Which of the following is a contraindication to hemodynamic monitoring?
|What veins are the most common sites for insertion of a pulmonary artery catheter?
|Subclavian and internal jugular vein
|Zero referencing the transducer involves maintaining the transducer at the level of the:
|Patient heart
|Prior to inserting the pulmonary catheter, what needs to be done?
|Run sterilized fluid proximal. Test the balloon. Run sterilized fluid trough distal port.
|The efficiency of a patient's oxygenation is considered unacceptable when the Qs/Qt rises above what percentage?
|In order to measure the Qs/Qt occurring in the lungs, which of the following information must be known?
|PAO2 CaO2 CvO2 Hb
|Which of the following patients has the most significant problem with oxygenation?
|PA02-Pa02. 390mmHg on 100%
|The amount of O2 delivered to the tissues depends on which of the following?
|CO CaO2
|A patient with a pulmonary artery catheter has a mean right atrial pressure of mm Hg. Which of the following are possible causes of this finding?
|Tricuspid Stenoid RVF PPV
|A patient has a mean pulmonary artery pressure of mmHg. Which of the following are possible causes of this finding?
|PAP Increase PVR Left ventricular failure
|Hemo scenario requiring your interpretation
|Systemic arteria pressure decrease SVR increase QT decrease PAP decrease PAWP decrease Dehydration or hypovolemia
|What would you recommend to help the person listed above? Now treat him
|Administer IV fluid
|Calculate CI.
|Calculate SVR
|MAP – CVP x 80/CO
|Calculate PVR
|(MPAP) - PCWP x 80 /CO
|Which of the following are true when referring to the proximal port of a Swan Ganz catheter?
|Open to right atrial Used administrated drug Use thermo dilution
|Central venous pressure is a reflection of which of the following?
|Right atrium pressure Reflection of the right ventricle preload Right ventricle end- distolic pressure
|Which of the following would cause the CVP to increase?
|Fluid overload
|Which of the following is the correct method of measuring CVP in a patient on mechanical ventilation with PEEP? (Think physiologic changes occurring in the thorax)
|End-exhalation on the ventilator
|Failure to deflate the balloon on a pulmonary artery catheter after taking a wedge-pressure reading can result in which of the following?
|Pulmonary infarction
|What parameter is considered to be the most accurate and reliable measure of oxygenation efficiency?
|What method of measuring cardiac output is most popular in ICUs around the country?
|Which of the following would increase PAP?
|Severe Hypoxemia Thromboemboli Acidosis PEEP
|Which of the following waveforms represents RAP? Which of the following waveforms represents RV pressure? Which of the following waveforms represents PAP? Which of the following waveforms represents PCWP?
|look it up!!
|What is the normal range for CO?
|.What is the normal range for right atrial pressure for CVP as measured through the proximal port of a pulmonary artery catheter?
|What is the normal range for pulmonary artery systolic pressures as measured through the distal port of a pulmonary artery catheter?
|What is the normal range for the mean pulmonary artery pressure as measured through the distal port of a pulmonary artery catheter?
|What parameter is considered to be the most accurate and reliable measure of oxygenation efficiency?
|What will increase cardiac output?
|Higher HR or SV Higher metabolic demand Higher O2 demand
|Pulmonary artery pressure monitoring can be accomplished via the use of which of the following?
|Ballon tipped flow directed catherer Pulmonary artery catheter Swang catheter
|What does SVR measure?
|Average resistance to blood flow in the systemic circulation.
|In patients with a pulmonary artery catheter in place, Qt is usually measured by which of the following methods?
|What is the percentage of deadspace ventilation from the information found in number 45?Calculate amoutn of Dead space
|Norm VD/ VT 0.2 – 0.4 or 20-40% VD/VT= PaCO2-PeCO2/PaCO2 x VT VD% = PaCO2-PeCO2/PaCO2 (move decimal 2 places)
|What are the indications for exercise tests
|Dyspnea on exertion/fatigue
|What was the contraindication to exercise testing
|What test can be performed to assess response to a medical or surgical intervention
|6 min walk test
|What does the ramp test allow the patient to do?
|Advance from low to high work loads
|When would you terminate exercise test?
|Development of 2 and 3 degree heart block
|Which combination of gases would be most appropriate to check the linearity of the oxygen analyzer used for exhaled gas analysis during exercise
|12%RA and 24%O2
|The following values are obtained during exercise using a mixing chamber system
|VO2= CO(CaO2-CvO2) CaO2=(Hb x 1.36 x SaO2) + (PaO2 x 0.003) CvO2=(Hb x 1.36 x SvO2) + (PvO2 x 0.003)
|A subject has the following results of an exercise test Maximal Exercise Predicted HR (beats/min) 110 167 ST change (mm) 0.05 < 1.0 VO2 (ml/min/kg) 9.2 23 VE 23 26 SaO2 85 >90 Which of the following clinical diseases conditi
|Which of the following are preliminary tests needed prior doing a stress test
|MVV 12 lead EKG
|In pulmonary disorders, what do you expect to find
|Normal maximum HR Low VO2 High Ve/MVV
|Which of the following are indications for CXRs
|Determine appropriate Therapy/ Determine position of tubes
|A lateral decubitus is indicated for which of the following:
|Access pleural effusion
|An expiratory film is indicated for which of the following:
|small pneumothorax,
|How can you determine the adequacy of exposure?
|Observe the vertebral bodies down the center of the trachea Vertebral bodies through the cardiac shadows By the volume of white appearance
|Which of the following objects will appear radiopaque
|Bone Fluid
|If the chest x-ray is taken correctly and inspiration has been deep enough, the diaphragm will drop to what rib
|Posterior 10th rib, and Anterior 6th rib
|Which of the following are proper endotracheal tube placement on a CXR
|ETT should be at aortic knob tip of ETT should be 5-7cm above carina Tip of ETT shold be between T2 and T4
|Where should the tip of a triple lumen catheter be located on a CXR
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|Where should a pulmonary artery catheter be located optimally on a chest x-ray
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|On a CXR, where will you find the tip of the umbilical artery
|An NG tube should be located where on an abdominal xray
|If a chest tube is placed in the thorax for removal of air, where should it be found
|Anterior, Top
|Which of the following are clinical findings for a pneumothorax
|decreased breath sounds
|What will cause air bronchograms to occur
|Alvelor process
|Which of the following are clinical findings of CHF
|Pleural effusions, crackles
|Crackles A patient in CHF will have a cardiac: thoracic ratio of what
|2/3 across diaphragm
|Which of the following are clinical findings of hyperinflation
|Hyperresonant percussion Decreased Breath Sounds Barrel Chested
|Recall the CXR findings of a patient with hyperinflation
|Widened Ribs Narrow Heart boarder
|When a silhouette sign is visible on a CXR, what does it mean ?
|Right middle lobe infiltrate
|Which of the following are indications for CTS
|Lung tumors Abcesses Chronic interstial lung disease
|What is the advantages of CTs
|Visualized structure in cross section and will show irregular density Very sensitive test Clarifies confusing pattern
|Which CAT scan cuts the slices into smaller pieces
|High resolution CT scanning (HRCT)
|Which of the following are indications for MRI
|Which of the following are hazards of MRI
|Magnetic pulls
|Which of the following are contraindications for MRI
|What emits a magnetic resonance signal
|Which of the following organs can be tested with an MRI
|Brain Spinal cord tenedons
|How do ultrasounds work?
|High frequency sound waves
|This test can be done on pregnant women
|Which of the following are indications for lung scans
|pulmonary embolism
|Which of the following are true regarding the inhalation of Xe-133
|Breath hold for 3-5 min Deep inspiratory hold
|When a patient has ventilation but no perfusion it is consistent with which pulmonary condition.
|Pulmonary emboli
|What are the hazards associated with arterial line placement?
|Air embolism Bleeding Infection
|Which of the following best describes this technique: A catheter is slide over the needle and into the artery. The needle is then removed leaving the catheter in the artery. The pressure tubing is then attached to the catheter.
|Seldinger Technique
|Which of the following best describes: It occurs with the opening of the aortic valve and contraction of the left ventricle
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Australasian College of Health Service Management
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Australian Psychological Society (for mental health information, refer to their Mental health resources and assistance)
Australian Rehabilitation Providers Association (ARPA)
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Dame Carol Black, Fit for Work 2012 Best Practice (see film below) and Health at work - an independent review of sickness absence (with David Frost CBE)
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I skipped the traditional blog genesis story last year, in favor of my first entry ever, so it's time to tell the tale again.
Dennis Fisher was our news director at the time. He was looking for ways to get more original content on WNEP.com. I saw reporters and anchors doing columns on other TV station web sites. I suggested it to Dennis. He asked for a sample. Before I could provide one, webmaster Mark Sowers noticed the blog thing gaining traction. He set up an in house platform, and I was off and running that afternoon.
Mark slowly introduced enhancements, like the ability to add pictures and graphics.
Out next webmaster, Chris Nehlybel took it a step further. Chris asked I open a Blogger.com account, and there's a link on WNEP.com. It was one less headache for Chris, and a way for regular updates and customization.
Due to the switch in platforms, I don't have an accurate number of blog entries. I'm guessing it's around 3,500. A few have actually been interesting. I've also posted hundreds of photos here. One or two might have been good.
A lot of blogs have come and gone during the last ten years. I'm still here.
Thanks to Dennis and Mark for getting it started. They were great guys to work for and with.
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Who was Agardi Metrovich?
One of the most difficult problems in Theosophical history concerns the identity of Agardi. Metrovitch, thought to be the nom de guerre of a carbonari and a famous opera singer of the 19th century. The problem is that researchers on Theosophical History have been unable to trace, in the 19th century, a famous opera singer named Agardi Metrovitch. This is because when engaged in revolutionary activities H.P.B's friend was known as Agardi Metrovitch, but when performing opera he was known under a different name. Focusing on the question "Who was Agardi Metrovitch," this papers explores his identity, whilst attempting to trace both his and Blavatsky's whereabouts in the 1860s and early 1870s. It also, briefly, explores the relationship between Blavatsky, Metrovitch and Yuri by assessing the passport of the latter. Finally, it outlines a brief biography of Metrovitch, suggesting that more research is necessary to unveil his carbonari activities and important connections during the 1860s and early 1870s.


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Tapping into his love of nature, ceramicist and photographer Dave Sawyer will exhibit "Wildness," a collection of pottery and decorative wall art, at West Main Artists Co-op in Spartanburg, Sept. 20-Oct. 13.
This work can be viewed at no cost Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. A public reception will be held on Thursday, Sept. 20, 5-9 p.m., during the city's monthly ArtWalk.
"This is a celebration of nature and the importance of its wildness in our world," Sawyer said. "As Henry David Thoreau proclaimed, 'We need the tonic of wildness, to wade sometimes in marshes where the bittern and the meadow-hen lurk…' More so now than ever before, this is true," he explained. "This exhibit is a celebration of the variety of nature throughout America and hopefully a reminder of the importance of untamed wilderness and its counterbalance to our world of civilization."
The exhibition of 15 works will consist of both vessels and wall art that will be an "enjoyment and a reminder of the importance of nature and its wildness," Sawyer said. "It will be an artistic interpretation of wildlife and natural environs found across America using clay as a canvas and a variety ceramic glazes and firing techniques with a combination of detailed designs and free-form expression of color."
Sawyer has worked on this exhibit for the past year, and the pieces will be for sale, ranging in price of $50-$1500.
A native of Kansas, Sawyer's professional career of 30-plus years was in urban planning, and he worked for various cities mostly along the Pacific Coast. He began exploring his creative side in 2008 with classes at an artisan studio and soon began working with photography as well. Now retired, he and his wife live in Greer, SC. He has no formal education or training in art but has always appreciated both photography and ceramics. Since 2016, he has been a member of West Main Artists Co-op, where he has a studio and is also the volunteer chair of the Development Committee and a member of the Management Board. He is also a member with Carolina Clay Artists in Spartanburg and Tryon Painters and Sculptors in Tryon, NC.
"I am thrilled and very blessed to have this exhibition of my ceramic work and most of all to have my granddaughter Kaydee exhibiting her awesome photography in a show of her own in the adjacent gallery here at WMAC. WMAC has provided me with an opportunity to expand my artistic experience with both wonderful studio and gallery spaces and most important of all a refreshing and enlightening collaboration with other artists in a variety of artistic mediums."
In his artist's statement, Sawyer says: "Much of my ceramic work uses the Western Raku technique of firing. This technique combines the interaction of clay, glaze, and fire in a rapidly changing series of environments that results in unique and often unpredictable results. I enjoy combining detailed designs with the spontaneous effects of raku glazes and firing to present elements of both structure and freedom in my pieces. My inspiration comes from the world around us and reflects my love of history and God's great gift of nature."
To see samples of Sawyer's work, visit online: DRS23.com.
West Main Artists Co-op is one of the leading arts agencies in Spartanburg. The non-profit and membership-based organization is housed in a converted church at 578 West Main St. with about 30 working and/or gallery studios, three public galleries, a gift shop, a printery, a ceramics studio, and photography dark room. Each month, three exhibitions are held, showcasing the work of members and guest artists from throughout the state and region. For more information about West Main Artists Co-op, visit WestMainArtists.org.


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Missed this post last week. There's a draft of it written but it didn't ever make it to the push publish button. Busy times but I'm still grateful.
Consider this a combined list….
Outside in Nature
- Beautiful flowers to welcome spring and summer, both the ones I bought and the surprise yellow ones
- The mighty oak tree which serves as a home to all kinds of lovely birds and gives us shade in the summer.
- The wonderful variety of birds I see each day: house finches, chickadees, cardinals, blue jays, woodpeckers, nuthatches, and even those annoying grackles
- Gorgeous sunny spring days and thunderstorms (so I don't have to remember to water my flowers)
- A big chaotic backyard
Just This Morning
- My non-morning person son who woke up cheerful! And shared the fun video posted above with me.
- My husband who does the laundry when I get sidetracked and completely focused only on all things graduation
- Feeling like an adult while eating this for breakfast. Forgot I liked Raisin Bran!
- A quiet house that no longer smells of onion (see yesterday's post) with windows open.
- A few minutes to write a post on my gratitude (Another name for a few minutes might be procrastination….)
And A Few Random Items (Some Carried Over From My Unpublished Post)
- The lovely scent of these candles. The one on the left, a gift for teacher appreciation. So let's add in here being appreciated as a substitute teacher! And the one on the right, a birthday gift from J, saved it until summer as it's a beach type scent.
- Finding candy with *blue* wrappers that was not disgusting and on sale!
- My messy kitchen table with life in progress
- Making new friends in the course of planning an ending to our kids' high school days
- Old friends who text you important papers containing graduation information (because they are still kids….what paper? I gave it to you! Um, no…you did not. SIGH)
- Technology! I'm not always a fan of the cell phones but they do provide a nice quick communication tool.
- Knowing myself well enough to not get too upset over failed eating plans. Realizing a super stressful 2 weeks before graduation may not have been the ideal time to try completely changing my eating habits.
What things are you grateful for today?
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Orlando is Number 1 in Apartment Building Sales
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Fantastic news for investors who have rental properties in Orlando. The region is now number 1 in the country for real estate firms looking to invest in apartment building according to a recent survey from National Apartment Association and Realpage.
Rent is going up by almost 5 percent a year now, with increases of more than 4 percent for three full years which isn't such great news if you are a renter but music to the ears of real estate investors.
Orlando is growing at a rapid pace and adding new plenty of new jobs in a variety of industries including life sciences, high tech, and a number of new and vibrant industry clusters to go with it's exploding population growth. This all results in a hot real estate market and rental occupancy.
It is appaerent through-out the city where new apartment buildings are popping up all over and occupancy in Orlando stands at 96.5 percent while the U.S. average is 95.5 percent. Market Momentum's most recent survey states that Orlando has over 13,200 units under construction with approximately 219,900 units currently available.
Orlando is increasingly becoming more attractive to real estate investors and with strong market data such as this, the trend appears that it will continue.
This year, a record-breaking 609 businesses earned the top score, up from 517 last year. In total, 947 companies and law firms were officially rated, up from 887 last year.
The average score for companies and law firms based in Florida is 90 percent. Winn-Dixie and ADT got the lowest scores in Florida, at 45.
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When I look over to the sky, the brightest star I see kind of resembles meAlways remember that you have the strength, passion, and patience within you to reach the stars or even become 'one'. Whenever I see up in the sky, I get inspired for my future as the brightest star seems like if it is me only shining with all of the glory. It seems to be telling me my future of how great my life would be after I achieve what I dreamt for.
Being a dreamer, I can find the stars showing me my way to my goals. They inspire me to do more and make myself a better version of my self.
So, I take inspiration from the stars to write my own destiny with my determination and hard work.


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About Hot Cross: Hot Cross was a screamo/post-hardcore band formed in Philadelphia in 2000 on Hope Division/Equal Vision Records. The band comprised members from bands such as Saetia (vocalist Billy Werner and drummer Greg Drudy, who was also a founding member and the original drummer of post-punk group Interpol), Off Minor (bassist/guitarist Matt Smith), You and I (guitarist Casey Boland), Neil Perry, The Now and Joshua Fit for Battle (bassist/guitarist Josh Jakubowsky). Their songs are composed of intricate (and in the beginning of their career, dueling) guitars heavily influenced by Drive Like Jehu.


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Brokers That Rock
Joan Baez and Bob Dylan were the musical artists that first entranced ABD's CFO Mike McCloskey when he was a youngster growing up in Ireland.
His colleague Steve Moore, an account executive, was lured by the electrified guitars of Black Sabbath, Led Zeppelin and Deep Purple. Later on he got to know and love the progressive rock of Yes, Genesis and Pink Floyd.
EPIC senior vice president Dave Hock, like many of us, first revered the Beatles.
But then it was the languid country rock of the Eagles and Jackson Browne and the keening vocals of the Canadian thunderbird Neil Young that awed him.
As teenagers, all three sought out chord books and battered acoustic guitars with which to explore their newfound passion.
Now all three insurance brokerage professionals make up Men Behaving Loudly, a classic rock cover band that plays benefit shows throughout the San Francisco Bay area.
The three execs met at San Mateo, Calif.-based ABD Insurance and Financial Services back in the late '90s. Moore, who has been in bands since the seventh grade, recalls watching Hock and McCloskey play a show for the company Christmas party.
"I was watching them play and thinking I would love to be up there with them at that Christmas party next year," said Moore.
"So I got together to practice with them for the next year and never left," he said.
It's been more than 15 years now that Men Behaving Loudly have done what their name implies. They rock out at everything from fundraisers for Alzheimer's and the American Heart Association to events for cash-strapped preschools.
They charge nothing, but their return is sizable.
Each of the brokerage executives talks about the importance of being able to do their part, however small, in helping along a nonprofit that in some cases seeks to wipe out a dreaded disease.
"We all know somebody that has MS, or somebody that had pancreatic cancer — a quick killer — I think we all have been touched by that," McCloskey said.
For the past 12 years, Men Behaving Loudly played the San Jose installment of the Walk to End Alzheimer's event. The organization has raised $225 million at such walks across the country since its origin in 1989.
"Terrific organization; great event," EPIC's Hock said.
"Most of us have friends or family members who have been touched by this disease in one way or another, and I am no exception. This definitely adds some poignancy and additional meaning to it," Hock said.
"It's such a great feeling to give back and do what we can for these great organizations. And of course it's a lot of fun for us," said Moore.
A typical Men Behaving Loudly set might be bookended with the Stones' "Honky Tonk Woman" and "Jumping Jack Flash."
In between you could find yourself grooving to Steve Miller's "Jet Airliner," released in 1977, or the Byrds' classic "Mr. Spaceman," which hails from 1967.
VIDEO: Men Behaving Loudly, performing at the Walk to End Alzheimer's in San Jose, Calif.
All three men love power chords. But to a man, they also love their jobs with insurance brokerages.
"Quite frankly I could spend 12 hours a day at it," said McCloskey of his position with ABD Insurance and Financial Services.
"But the music helps me balance things out and I think I'm the better for it," he said.
"It's a challenging job and never gets boring," Moore said of his work, which now focuses on the tech sector.
"But it can certainly be stressful at times and playing music is such a great release," he said.
For Hock, having fun as a musician is a good reminder of how to go about your work life.
"It is very important to remember that what you do professionally needs to be fun as well," Hock said.
"You have to enjoy your work."
Lugging amps at four and five in the morning is not easy for men in middle age, but these men do it.
They don't golf or while away the time in other ways. Music is their thing. And the joy they seem to get from it appears to be endless.
"We can sit in Dave's garage, eating pizza and having a Guinness and playing the same song that we've played hundreds, thousands of times before and still get incredible enjoyment out of it," McCloskey said.
And playing in front of people?
"There is a little bit of ego gratification in it," Hock said.
"And a little fantasy. Maybe an aggregation of both."
"We get to pretend for a time that we are rock and rollers and we get positive reinforcement, which helps," he said.


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Student Writer Cónan provides a handy guide to getting set up when you arrive at MDX
First off, welcome to MDX!
Whether you're living in accommodation or commuting from home, starting university can feel pretty daunting. There's a lot to do and while you're trying to get set up it can feel like you're being swamped with new information.
So here's a breakdown of practical adult stuff you should do before classes start on 30 September, from someone who knows the system.
In early September, you'll be emailed details about your Programme Induction schedule and login details for myUniHub. You'll then be able to find your full schedule by logging into myUniHub.
Make sure you go to your Programme Induction, because this is where you'll get all the important info about your course. You'll also get the chance to meet your lecturers and other students on your course.
This is absolutely essential, and you should do this as soon as you get your login details for myUniHub. Simply log in, go to the 'Getting Started' page, click on 'Enrol Here', and fill in the required information fields.
It only takes a few minutes, and you won't be able to see your timetable or get your student ID until this is done.
Having trouble enrolling or can't find your email with your login details? Contact Unihelp! They're available 7 days a week to assist you with any problem or query relating to your studies.
After you enrol, it will take a few days for you to be able to access your timetable on myUniHub and see your class schedule. In the meantime, I recommend familiarising yourself with the academic calendar, which can be found here.
This contains all the key dates for the year, including Christmas and Easter holidays, and will give you a better understanding of how your learning will be structured over each term.
This card will give you access to the library and other facilities on campus (including free printing!)
To get your student ID, you need to go to your ID check. You'll get a time slot for this in your Programme welcome schedule, so no need to worry about booking it; just turn up on time, and make sure you have enrolled online before you go (see step 2.)
There are loads of exclusive benefits available to take advantage of as a student at MDX, and I recommend you check them out.
These include a free TOTUM card, which offers hundreds of discounts, and also free e-textbooks available on MyUniHub to use throughout the academic year. Be sure to check what's on there before you go buying any textbooks for classes!
This wellbeing messaging service gives advice and support that is tailored to new students, and is also absolutely free. It's great for helping you get settled into uni life and signing up is super quick.
Seriously, do not wait until you're already sick to find a doctor. This will only delay treatment and put your health at risk, as you cannot book an appointment or request prescription medicine until you are registered with a doctor.
Don't know where your closest doctor is? Check out this handy list of local medical centres here.
If you haven't done so already, this is a great way to make new friends in your year, connect with people on your course and keep up to date with what's going on here at MDX.
The MDXapp will give you access to everything you need to make the most out of your time at MDX (including emails, timetable, and info on upcoming events.)
It is common to find yourself needing to get a letter of some sort from the university.
You might need a student status letter with confirmation of your address in order to open a UK bank account, or a council tax exemption letter if you're living in private rented accommodation.
This will require you to fill out a letter request form. Fortunately, all the letter request forms can be found on Unihub here.
It's better to get this sorted sooner rather than later, as letter requests can take a few days to process.
Once you get these things sorted, you should be all set to enjoy your first year of uni!


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Team Shenanigans is about helping you put the fun in your run. We are committed to creating an unconditionally welcoming, supportive and encouraging community of and for runners of all abilities and experience. We want to demonstrate how incredible it is to train with, and run with a group of friends.
We are celebrating the official launch of the Team Shenanigans blog with a Launch Week Giveaway featuring some awesome products from two great partners:
- nuun has revolutionized hydration with sports drink tablets you drop into your water bottle, providing the electrolytes and carbohydrates your body needs. Here's our review of nuun.
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Remember to come back every day, July 13-19, to earn more entries. Have fun, and good luck!
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House panel wants agency to coordinate international agreements
A bill that would expand the National Institute for Standards and Technology's role in cybersecurity cleared a House subcommittee today.
NIST would be responsible for developing a plan to coordinate the government's work with international organizations developing cybersecurity standards under the bill approved by the House Science and Technology Committee's Technology and Innovation Subcommittee.
The legislation would also have NIST work with agencies, industry and academia to start a public awareness and education campaign on cybersecurity risks, consequences and best practices.
The measure would also require NIST to support the development of technical standards to improve interoperability among identity management technologies and bolster authentication methods of identity management systems. The program would also work to improve privacy protection in identity management systems.
The bill would also update language in an earlier cybersecurity research and development law.
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text: Howes that! Coventry's roboteers fly the flag for UK primary schools Posted 15/04/2019 by E.ON Good luck to the Howes Robotic Team Six pupils at Howes Primary School in Coventry are making the final tweaks to their triumphant robot before they fly off to Kentucky, USA, to take part in the VEX IQ Robotics World Championships. The Howes Robotic team will compete against more than 400 other schools from across the world in this final stage of their robotic adventure. E.ON has provided some support towards the team's participation in Kentucky. Step by step After early success in local heats, the team of three boys and three girls made it through to the national championships in Shropshire last month. This brought together the top 60 teams – from primary and secondary schools – from across the UK. The Howes pupils, all aged between 9 and 11 years, performed brilliantly, beating much older children to win through to the UK grand finals where they finished with a high enough score to qualify for a place at the World Championships. Winning skills For each stage of the competition the pupils had to design and programme a robot capable of completing set challenges, including driving and stacking items. Their ability to programme and control their robot around the fields of play was put to the test, and at every stage the Howes Robotic Team triumphed. In Kentucky they'll be carrying the hopes of all UK primary schools with them as they represent their country. Go Howes! The competition is likely to be very tough in Kentucky but having earned their place in the championships, the Howes Robotic Team will be pushing for one final victory. They take with them the robot that has seen them through the early rounds of the competition, and good luck wishes from all at E.ON's Head Office in Coventry.


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RestaurantData.com has released its latest Restaurant Chain Growth Report.
Growing Concepts of Multi Unit Operators
Concepts that have grown by at least 5% (if less than 50 units).
Tomball, TX-based LOS CUCOS MEXICAN CAFE (founded 1991) has increased by 2 units, from 22 to 24 (9% growth). This family/casual Mexican concept is open for lunch and dinner, with an $8-$20+ per person check average. The restaurants serve full bar and seat around 150. Catering is available. All the restaurants are in TX.
Westlake Village, CA-based SHARKY'S WOODFIRED MEXICAN GRILL (founded 1992) has increased by 1 unit, from 21 to 22 (5% growth). The restaurants are family/casual, open for lunch and dinner. Per person check average is $6-$15+, serving beer and wine. Seating is for about 100. Catering and private party services are available. Locations are franchised and trade in CA.
Culver City, CA-based CHAYA RESTAURANT GROUP has increased by 1 unit for the M Cafe concept, from 2 to 3 (50% concept growth). The company also operates a 4 unit concept called Chaya. Overall company increase was from 6 to 7 (17% growth). The restaurants are upscale, open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Per person check average is $15-$50+, serving a variety of American, Mexican and Asian cuisines. Locations have full bar and average seating for about 80. Catering and banquet services are available. All the restaurants are in CA.
Emerging and Re-emerging Concepts
Concepts with 20 units or less who grew by at least 2 units.
Palm Harbor, FL-based LITTLE GREEK (founded 2004) has increased by 5 units, from 14 to 19 (36% growth). This fast casual concept is open for lunch and dinner, with a $4-$12+ per person price range. Units seat about 40 and offer catering and online ordering services. All the units are franchised and trade in AR, FL and TX.
Repeat Growers
Concepts previously written about in the past 18 months.
Sterling Heights, MI-based JET'S PIZZA (founded 1978) has increased by 56 units, from 316 to 372 (18% growth) and entered into CO, NY and PA. This quick serve pizzeria is open for lunch and dinner, with a $4-$12+ per person price range. Online ordering and delivery are available. Locations are franchised and trade in AL, CO, FL, GA, IL, IN, KY, MI, MN, MO, NC, NY, OH, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA and WI. We last wrote about this concept on 10/29/13 (19% growth).
Manasquan, NJ-based JERSEY MIKE'S GIANT SUBS (founded 1956) has increased by 154 units, from 748 to 902 (21% growth) and entered into IA, NH and NM. The restaurants are fast casual, open for lunch and dinner, with a $4-$12+ per person price range. Seating is for about 20. Catering and online ordering services are available. All stores are franchised and trade in AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, IA, IL, IN, KS, KY, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI and WV. We last featured this concept on 5/6/14 (21% growth).
New York, NY-based DALLAS BBQ (founded 1959) has increased by 1 unit for the Dallas BBQ concept, from 10 to 11 (10% concept growth). The company also operates Tony's Di Napoli (2 units). Overall company increase was from 12 to 13 (8% company growth). The restaurants are family/casual BBQ concepts, open for lunch and dinner (Tony's Di Napoli serves Italian cuisine). The concepts have full bar service and seating for about 200, offering catering, delivery and online ordering services. All the restaurants are located in NY. We featured this concept on 10/8/13 (9% company growth).
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Shahnaz Husain's tips on how to get rid of blackheads during pregnancy
Read on to know how to get rid of blackheads easily and naturally at home.
Many women find that their skin improves during pregnancy and takes on a healthy glow. This is due to hormonal changes. For some, however, skin problems get aggravated.
If there are any nutritional deficiencies, this may reflect on the skin, in terms of a pale and sallow complexion. Or, a particular skin type may get exaggerated, leading to skin problems.
A daily skin care routine should be followed, in keeping with individual requirements. An oily skin, for instance, needs deep pore cleansing, in order to reduce oiliness and avoid problems like blackhead, pimples, and acne.
Keeping the pores free of hardened sebum, the skin's natural oil is actually a way of preventing acne. Oily skins tend to attract dirt and grime from the environment and these also collect in the pores along with the hardened oil.
Dealing with blackheads during pregnancy
A blackhead is a primary acne lesion. That is why the control of blackheads is a way of preventing acne. Blackheads are so common, yet many people do not know what they are.
They occur mainly on oily skin, or oily areas of combination skin, when oil collects in the pores and hardens into a plug. Since the pores are open, the tip of the hardened oil is exposed to the air. It oxidizes and turns black – hence the name blackheads.
The main part of dealing with blackheads is proper cleansing.
- Wash the face twice a day, morning and night, with a face wash or cleansing lotion, containing natural ingredients like tulsi, neem, sandalwood and so on.
- Wash with lukewarm water. After washing, wipe the blackhead prone areas and other oily areas with an Astringent lotion or a rose-based skin tonic.
- If you wish to use home remedies, apply cucumber juice.
- Astringents help to reduce oiliness and shrink the pores. During pregnancy, it is safer to use natural ingredients or home remedies.
- After washing in the morning, mix bicarbonate of soda (baking soda) with water into a paste and apply on the blackhead prone areas. Wash it off after 5 minutes.
- Use facial scrubs two or three times a week. Facial scrubs are easily available nowadays. Apply the scrub on the face and rub gently on the skin with small circular movements, especially on the areas with blackheads. Leave on for a few minutes and then wash off with water.
Homemade scrubs for blackheads
If you don't want to use, scrubs from the market try and use these natural homemade scrubs to cleanse your skin and get rid of blackheads:
- Mix rice powder with rose water and use as a scrub.
- You can also mix oats with egg white and apply on the areas with blackheads twice a week. When it dries, moisten with water and rub gently. Then, wash off with water.
- Mix one teaspoon each of oats, wheat bran (choker), ground almonds with one teaspoon each of honey, curd and egg white. It should be a paste which does not drip. Apply on the face and wash it off after half an hour.
- To prevent blackheads, keep the skin free of surface oil. Astringent lotions help to reduce oiliness. Fuller's Earth or Multani Mitti also helps. Mix it with rose water into a paste and apply on the face, avoiding the lips and area around eyes. Wash it off when it dries.
- If there are open pores, apply oats mixed with egg white and apply on the areas with open pores and blackheads two or three times a week. Wash it off when it dries.
- If you have an oily skin, avoid the use of oily creams and moisturizers. These can clog the pores and lead to blackheads.
- If your skin is prone to blackheads, go for clean-up treatments at a beauty salon, where cleansing and exfoliation will be done and blackheads will be extracted.
Blackhead extraction is a professional job and should be left to a trained therapist. Avoid pinching blackheads with the nails, as it can lead to infection. Remember that daily skin care is the only way to avoid skin problems. One must know the needs of one's own skin and treat it accordingly, with appropriate products.
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AP CM Jagan caught napping in Assembly
Jaganmohan Reddy was on Monday caught having a nice sleep during the Andhra Pradesh Assembly session in the afternoon. The Chief Minister has come in for criticism for stealing a nap at a time when the State is witnessing tense debates around the three-capital plan of the government.
Soon after TV channels streamed visuals of Jagan sleeping on Assembly floor, TDP leader Nara Lokesh tweeted out a series of posts mocking the CM's "attitude".
On social media, pics related to Jagan's sleeping posture are going viral. Critics of the government are having a field day trolling Jagan.
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The sensitization of lanthanide luminescence by nonlinear two-photon (2P) absorption process allows a priori to combine the intrinsic advantages of rare earth spectroscopy (line shape emission with large Stokes shift, long lifetime) and those of biphotonic microscopy (NIR excitation, 3D resolution,…) for bio imaging purpose.1 In this context we reported a family functionalized triazacyclononane ligands leading to the formation of ultra-bright Eu, Tb, Yb, Dy, Sm and Yb(III) complexes featuring optimized 1P and 2P-brightness.2 We also developed original microscopy set-up enabling two-photon imaging in the NIR-to-NIR configuration,2a multiplexing experiments,3 time resolved imaging (PSLIM) and temporal Sampling Lifetime Imaging Microscopy (TSLIM).4 Recent ongoing works are focused on the design of functional bioprobes for sensing applications.
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Vanishing consent
ASK yourself this: do you genuinely and deeply believe in the concept of freedom of speech and the press? Ask yourself this too: do you genuinely and deeply believe in the absolute rule of law? Then finally ask yourself: do you genuinely and deeply believe in democracy as the best form of governance?
The answer may shock us all.
All three are weak — media freedom, rule of law and democracy — and are under constant attack in Pakistan. Here's the funny thing though: all three are also enshrined in the Constitution of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. This Constitution is the basis of how our society is governed. Or so says the theory of life in Pakistan.
Imran Khan as the opposition leader was fond of saying he wanted one Pakistan not two, referring of course to how the elite here considered themselves above the law — and more importantly, how the law considered the elite above the law. He was right, but only partially so. The cleavages within society have never been identified on a class basis alone and in recent years they may have proliferated in strangely curious ways.
An unhinged society tempts chaos. And what does chaos yield? The stick.
This brings us back to the three original questions. The recently framed rules that may unleash subjugation in the name of regulation of the social media are only the latest example of a trend in Pakistan — a shrinking of space for independent expression. This is nothing though. Media has remained chained to the ankles of the state for most of our history. The struggle to break these chains may have slackened often but never has it extinguished completely. Unlike many societies that we befriend — monarchies, sheikhdoms, one-party rule etc — we in Pakistan have always struggled for a constitution-driven way of life because, well you know, that's what the Father of the Nation wanted. So that should be good enough for us all. Right?
Once upon a time the dissent on freedom of expression was primarily between state and society; today society itself is divided over it. In the last few years, a clear pattern has emerged in which a large section of educated society has grown vocal against media freedoms. A few reasons come to mind. First, we have witnessed a deliberate, calibrated and orchestrated campaign against the media from various quarters. Such social and political undercurrents had always existed in this land but recent years have seen them turbo-charged with identifiable objectives and targets. It's not that media organisations and journalists have been smeared alone; the concept of media freedom itself has come under attack.
Test this if you want. Ask a roomful of people in any city of Pakistan whether they want media freedom in Pakistan as specified in the Constitution — you shall see the divide. In mature democracies, there exists a cultural and social consensus on values such as media freedom and this consensus protects them when political and legal consensus come under assault. Here in this land of ours, however, failings of the media industry are cited as justifications for not having a free media. Muzzling the media is preferred to reforming the media. The argument in ruling circles trending nowadays goes something like this: China and Singapore did not need a free media to progress. Why should we?
A similar degradation has happened with the concept of the rule of law. Pakistani society has never upheld this universal value much but in the last few years we seem to have officially accepted it as a 'nuisance' that should be tolerated at best. The PTI's entire political philosophy is constructed around the corruption of its opponents and this philosophy has accrued it significant electoral dividends. In opposition this was an acceptable line to take. But at some point, when in power, governments do need to accept and acknowledge the difference between an allegation and a conviction.
When you do not, and when you declare your opponents guilty as charged, you as the government are propagating a belief amongst your supporters that an evidence-based legal procedure does not matter, or should not matter, when the leader has already passed his judgement about the guilt of his opponents. As a result, a vast segment of the Pakistani educated population believes people who are perceived to be guilty should be thrown in jail. This belief weakens the belief in the rule of law. This in turn weakens democracy.
Which brings us to the third question: as a functioning democracy, does Pakistani society have a consensus on democracy? The traditional argument peddled across generations that what we really need is a danda (stick) still resonates across large segments of the population. The last few years have arguably weakened belief in democracy given the disputed nature of the last elections and the authoritarian streak of the governance currently on display. There seems to be increasing disdain for debate, discussion and dissent in society.
A growing body of opinion, as reflected through social media, would prefer an authoritarian order to the messy and disorganised practice of democracy. If ever democracy were under threat, would there be a significant cultural and social pushback? Have the events of the last few years reversed an emerging consensus on democracy even while practising its motions?
There is much to be alarmed about. First we dumbed down rhetoric, then we dumbed down governance, now we are dumbing down democracy itself. When constitutional values are debased, the system itself is debased. A debased system bleeds trust and credibility. This in turn damages and weakens core beliefs that constitute the foundations of a representative system. When core beliefs are weakened, society is unhinged. An unhinged society tempts chaos. And what does chaos yield? Danda.
When people with shallow belief in core values of media freedom, rule of law and democracy scale heights of power, danger lurks in every corner. Pakistan is vulnerable to these dangers because the vanishing consent on these values is depleting the will and capacity of the system to hold them together. Perhaps this is the price we must pay for failed experiments.
The writer is Dawn's resident editor in Islamabad.
Twitter: @fahdhusain
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This month, the National Park Service utilized miles of firebreaks and other expensive techniques to control a naturally-occurring fire in the Wilderness Area — and then immediately proceeded with a controlled burn.
On June 29, 2019, the "Whitney Fire" (which never went to Whitney Lake) was ignited by a naturally-occurring source, a lightning strike. Over the next month, the NPS utilized resources from the U.S. Forest Service, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, Georgia Department of Forestry, and Florida Forest Service to watch the fire. This included five (5) or more fire engines, helicopters, drones, infrared technology, and at least 70 personnel.
But as soon as the naturally-occurring fire in the Wilderness was out, they moved forward with a prescribed burn (out of designated Wilderness).
Their logic? The original Whitney Fire provided a "boundary to support containment to the prescribed area.
Mother Nature knew exactly what she was doing. In fact, there is a naturally-occurring major burn event on the island in the scrub community every 10 – 30 years; without these, the ecosystem suffers. But the NPS' current fire management policy interrupts the natural fire cycle and over time, may do irreversible damage.
In this particular fire event, the NPS hardly had to control the natural fire, it went out on its own between the Main Rd and the North Fraser "Cut" Rd. From that burn, they realized that conditions were not conducive to a hot burn (which is what the scrub wants, but firefighters do not). They then burned about a quarter of the scrub community south of Candler's. That area was removed from Wilderness by Greyfield, along with the Main Rd., most of the north end, and the beach, so they could drive their commercial tours up. The park fire was ostensibly to protect the Candler compound.
Wild Cumberland isn't opposed to a fire management plan that protects structures, but we do believe that any fire management plan should allow natural fires to burn in the Wilderness.
The National Park Service's current fire management policy, enacted in 2015 (updated 2019) does not comply with wilderness management guidelines as they are defined by the Wilderness Act. Also, the NPS should protect WILDERNESS CHARACTER on adjacent land. Firebreaks do not accomplish that.
Wild Cumberland continues to oppose the NPS approach to fire management for the Cumberland Island Wilderness Area. Allow natural fires — but not prescribed burns, which are another form of human manipulation. To take action, visit this link https://wildcumberland.org/?page_id=742.
Other recent NPS burns (outside designated Wilderness):
April 20, 2019 – debris pile located on the southern end of the island (Raccoon Key)
February 2019 – Stafford Burn
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I Love Her Sense of Self
Geneva: Do you know what's so special about me, Mom?
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Gifts From My Mothers
From my mother, Shannon, I am grateful for my creativity and appreciation of all things crafted with love from bits of this and pieces of that. Also, for my instincts in the kitchen.
From my great-grandmother, Ellen, who had a sharp eye and a sharper tongue, I am thankful for the lesson of knowing my own opinion.
From Inez, the grandmother who's home was my home, I have a passion for books and learning. I also learned the value and the joy of a good bargain.
From Trudy, the grandmother of special holidays, summer camping trips, and birthday cards never-forgotten, I was shown the beauty of gentleness, which I aspire to.
From Diana, who lovingly mothered me every-other-weekend during those formative years between three and thirteen, I know the time and effort invested is far surpassed by the lasting impact of a holiday morning made wonderfully special for the pure enjoyment and delight of children.
From Debbie, who demonstrates intelligence and capability in moments and projects big and small, I am learning how to take life head-on. I thank her for the lessons of consistency and strength.
From Kathy, my "other mother" from 3rd grade to 12th grade, I am grateful for a gift I really needed during that time: a view of what a "traditional" family looks like from the inside. It's a beautiful thing, sometimes messy, often loud, occasionally bad-tempered, always honest, unconditionally safe, and absolutely not perfect in all the most meaningful and real ways.
Motherhood is a journey and I am truly enjoying the trip thanks to all the mother figures who have come and gone from my life over the years.
Happy Mother's Day
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