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The City of Greenwood, MS is looking to fill a vacant Chief Administrative Officer position. This position was previously filled by a planner. The CAO position is tasked with regular review of the recently updated Greenwood Comprehensive Plan along with overseeing the activities of all city departments as needed by the Mayor. For more information please see the job description or contact Mayor McAdams.
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WSU puts on town hall to get more women interested in STEM
RICHLAND, Wash. --WSU Tri-Cities was packed with women and men of all ages for their Women in Stem Town Hall Series.
Women in all different stem field shared their experiences, and urged other women to take on the challenge.
Washington State has the highest concentration of Stem jobs in the country, but the second to worst gap in matching job openings with qualified people.
These women are working to close the wage gap between genders... Starting with Stem!
"You don't have to be a nobel prize winner to inspire someone to pursue a career in science and technology. You can just be a woman, who showed up on a wednesday afternoon to hear from other women and support their success," said WSU's STEM Foundation Outreach Coordinator Robin Wojtanik.
"Girls actually lead in science in 65 countries, just not the US. This is not a biological problem this is a cultural problem and we need to change our perspective," said Air Permitting Specialist Heather Belts.
This is one of many events the STEM foundation is working on to try and get more people involved.


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North Country Congressman Bill Owens sided with Republicans last night, voting against legislation that would raise the federal debt ceiling.
The Democrat from New York's 23rd Congressional District was among a handful of Democrats who sided with the House's GOP majority in voting against the measure.
GOP lawmakers say they forced the vote in order to prove that spending cuts need to be included in any legislation aimed at raising the debt ceiling.
Owens says spending cuts and an expiration of Bush-era tax cuts for families making more than $250,000 must be included in any debt ceiling legislation, or he won't vote for it.


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Tamegroute, a small village in Morocco is renowned fir its stunning green pottery. The ancient glaze technique comprises of silicon, manganese and copper, which, once baked in the earth kilns, results in the striking green hues, and makes every single piece reactive and unique.
The small, family-run pottery cooperative is on a dirt road out of the village, where a handful of families share a workspace and the earth kilns. There are no modern equipment in use and the pottery produced is beautiful in its rusticness and simplicity.
Being each unique ad beautiful we will hand select a beautiful piece on your behalf. If you chose multiple pieces we will select an array that best work together!


text: The Brazilian coxinha make a fun and delicious finger-food alternative to chicken nuggets or skewers.Put the chicken pieces in a pan, cover well with water and add the onion. Bring to the boil, then turn down to low and poach for 10 minutes until cooked through with no pink showing. Remove the chicken from the pan, set aside and leave to cool. Keep the cooking liquid and discard the onion.Once cool, shred the chicken and mix with the remaining filling ingredients. Put in the fridge while you make the dough.Measure out 300ml (1/2 pint) of the chicken poaching liquid, strain and put in a pan with the oil. Bring to the boil, then stir in the flour, stirring vigorously until the dough comes together. Turn the dough out onto a floured surface and knead for a few minutes. Roll out to 5mm thick and cut out 10cm circles. You'll need to roll out the dough twice to get 12 circles. Once all the circles are rolled, roll them all a little thinner.Add a dollop of the filling to each circle and fold up the dough around the filling to make teardrop-shaped parcels. Dip each parcel in the beaten egg, then roll in the breadcrumbs to coat.Once all the parcels are crumbed, heat a deep fat fryer or large pan of oil to 180°C, 350°F, or until a piece of bread dropped in it becomes golden in 1 minute. Deep-fry in batches for 5-6 minutes, turning until golden and cooked through. Drain on kitchen paper and serve warm.See other Brazilian recipes For top tips on protecting you and your family when preparing raw meat and poultry, visit Food Safety in the Home.


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Dr. Subodh M. Shetty, one of India's most renowned spine and joint surgeon now practices as a senior consultant in Bangalore. He is available for consultations at SMS Spine and Ortho Clinic at Koramangala and Banashankari.
His Orthopaedic training was at KMC, Manipal and passed MS Orthopedics from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Belgaum. He worked at City Hospital and Research Center with Prof. Shantharam Shetty at Mangalore. He then moved to Mumbai where he worked at Lilavati Hospital, Mumbai under Prof. P S Ramani and completed his fellowship in spine surgery. Following this, he trained in minimally invasive spine surgery at Fujita Health University at Japan in 2005. He also underwent specialized training for paediatric spine surgery and deformity correction in Germany.
He keeps himself actively updated in the latest trends in spine surgery and travels extensively to study any breakthroughs in the field. He has attended many international conferences and has visited places like St. Maarteans Klinick, Netherlands, German Scoliosis Center, Germany, Tantock Hospital, Singapore etc…
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Dr. Subodh M. Shetty specializes in all sorts of spine-related and joints-related surgical treatments. He is also an expert in treating slipped disc problems related to the neck and lower back making use of very minimal invasive techniques. He also treats paediatric spine problems and hunch back problems.If you have any questions related to the spine and its surgery, you can ask Dr. Subodh Shetty, from his Virtual Practice website.
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Next month, the government will trial a 26-30 railcard, labelled the 'millennial' railcard, but only 10,000 will be on the list.
A catch in the new system means that millions of millennials are going to lose out because of a catch in the system, with no cards set to be trialled in Edinburgh, or Scotland as a whole.
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Guided Travel vs. Independent Travel
CTS Tours guided itineraries are designed to take the hassle out of travel and include just about everything in the tour price for substantial savings. Independent travel gives individuals more flexibility and exclusivity.
Guided travel vs. Independent travel
Guided travel in a group situation remains the preferred way to travel throughout China and some areas in Asia, due to limited use of the English language. Group size is generally about 10 – 15. Larger groups can produce lower tour prices while incurring many inconveniences. Many participants enjoy meeting people from other parts of the country and sometimes, long lasting friendships are formed. A bilingual Tour Manager will meet the group upon arrival and remain with the group throughout their stay. Additional local guides may join the group to provide more in-depth information of a particular area as the group travels to other cities.
Family Groups
There is an increase in extended families traveling together with similar requirements to share the experience. Every effort will be made to meet the needs of any specific requests, such as nearby room allocations and dietary meals.
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CTS Tours organises many student groups each year with thousands of students enjoying cultural exchanges. Teachers choose itineraries that focus on history and culture with the highlight being the opportunity to meet with students their own age attending school sessions together for lasting friendships.
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Carat wins Tzinga business
MUMBAI: Hector Beverages, manufacturers of the energy drink Tzinga, have appointed Aegis? Carat to manage their account.
The agency?s Bengaluru office will handle the account.
Hector Beverages director and co-founder Suhas Misra said, "The category is still under-developed and when compared to similar markets, the future growth potential is massive . We wanted a strong and dedicated media agency who can partner us in our growth plans wrt consumer and media understanding, and we found Carat as a perfect fit."
Hector Beverages media consultant Chirantan Chandran said, "We were delighted to see the response we received from Carat on the brief and their huge passion for our business. Their understanding of the brief and the customized media solution recommended by Carat using a combination of insights and cutting edge tools were something we were looking for. We are pleased to have them as a partner and are sure that they would contribute significantly to our business growth."
Carat MD Kartik Iyer said, "It has always been our effort to deliver consumer and business focused solutions and services to all our clients across India and are delighted that Hector Beverages found value in our proposal. We are happy to see that Hector Beverages reposed faith and confidence in our cutting edge media solution backed by relevant consumer insights."
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The Internet of Things is a system-of-systems. Efficiency and security are paramount as information about the physical environment moves from the edge to the enterprise.
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Laura Rodriguez, Former Deputy Chancellor of NYC Department of Education Speaks at the Urban Education Center
The Urban Education Center in NYC welcomed the former Deputy Chancellor of the New York City Department of Education, Laura Rodriguez, to their chapel service on February 25, 2015. Current students and alumni attended and participated in the chapel service. Andre Hayes '13 and Kathy –Ann Rodriguez '16 provided special music.
Our speaker began and ended by citing Jeremiah 29:11. She shared with the alumni and current teacher candidates that God had a good plan for her life and at this stage in her journey the most important thing to do is to be in the center of his will.The focus of the message described her professional journey as an educator in the NYC Public Schools and how she grew in the Lord during those 34 years. The purposes of the talk was divided into three phases of her journey: Preparation/Implementation/Connection. The speaker referenced the 3-Dimensional (Heads/Hands/Heart) Kingdom Class Education model we have been discussing in The Cause, (a group that supports the Christian educator in the public school settings), with parallels to the 3 phases she went through in her diverse teaching and leadership roles during her tenure in the NYC DOE.
When Ms. Rodriguez retired from the NYC DOE in 2012, she was a Deputy Chancellor, one of the ten Regional superintendents selected in 2003 to bring change to the NYC DOE. The remainder of the evening was a small group meeting with Ms. Rodriguez who is now the Chair of the NYC CAUSE, an initiative that we will learn more about in the near future. The alumni spent time learning more about The Cause and the speaker's journey, sharing their experiences, and meeting their new mentor!
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When should a woman have breast reconstruction after mastectomy--surgery to remove a breast because of cancer? The sooner the better, say a group of psychiatrists who have studied breast cancer patients.
The conclusion is based on a study of 63 breast cancer patients by a group headed by Dr. Wendy S. Schain of the National Institutes of Health. The psychiatrists compared the psychological symptoms of women who had the breast reconstruction operation as soon as they underwent mastectomy, those who had it within a year and those who waited more than a year.


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The harmonious presentation of various kinds of top notch Salvadorian music makes RESI El Salvador Internacional the radio to fall in love with. There are lots to talk about the style, musical approach and other elements related to Salvadorian hits music and RESI El Salvador Internacional just brings those great songs to their listeners in a very engaging manner.
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My senior year as a college freshman
My junior year, I faced a dilemma: stay at New Prague High School for my senior year, or go on to college.
Post-Secondary Enrollment Option classes, open to high school juniors and seniors, would allow me to attend any college with a PSEO program and earn college credits for free.
On one hand, I could have a great senior year of taking easy classes, hanging out with friends, and being in all sorts of after-school clubs. On the other hand, I could really challenge myself by attending college for free, making new friends, and getting a head start on my future.
According to a report by the Minnesota Department of Education's Center for Postsecondary Success, 30,392 students took PSEO classes in 2009.
I decided to do full-time PSEO because I wanted to escape high school cliques, earn free college credits, and to be challenged academically.
Tons of free time forces discipline
My first semester, I went to school 12.5 hours a week, and had Fridays off. I took General Psychology, Freshmen Composition, Geography of the U.S. and Canada, and Principles of Nutrition. I chose these courses to fulfill high school requirements and because those credits would transfer to my colleges of choice: St. John's University and the University of St. Thomas.
On Aug. 22, I started my college career with Freshmen Composition. The class was very easy and the professor was great, and I was done by 9:30 a.m. It feels weird to have so much free time.
My college classes have not been as challenging as I expected, but I have spent countless hours every day working on homework. I agree 100 percent with my professors who said college students should spend twice as much time on homework outside of class as they do in class. In my geography class alone, I spent almost four hours per night studying.
In Freshmen Composition, I worried that I would not be able to keep up with the amount of assigned work. I was intimidated by the fact that on top of day-to-day assignments, I was expected to write a 10-page research paper about texting while driving.
College classes move a lot faster than high school classes. It takes about one week to cover a chapter in the textbook in college, while it takes about two or three weeks to cover one chapter in high school.
Each class also had an assigned project or paper due by the end of the semester, looming over you. I did a good job at keeping up and my grades show it. I got straight A's.
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I also chose to do PSEO because of the cliques at my high school. I don't feel like I fit in well there, and I don't like the labels high school students put on other students.
In high school, I was always known as the person who always had his hand up and was ready to participate. People would say things like, "Ty knows the answer," or "why should we even participate if Ty has all the answers?" It irritated me.
I hoped that at college, all of that would be different; it would be a fresh start where nobody knew anything about me.
One day in Psychology class at Normandale, I was called on at least five times and nobody said anything about me answering all of the questions. I was expecting people to say something or give me a weird look, but it never happened. I realized that maybe things are different at college, and people are more accepting of others' contributions to the classroom discussion. This is another big reason why I have come to love college life.
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The biggest reason I chose to do PSEO is the amount of money I will save on a college education. With the cost of the colleges that I am looking at for next year, I am guessing I could save more than $43,000 for my first year of college.
There are trade-offs when you decide to go to college for your senior year. You have to give up some fun activities, like being 100 percent involved in sports and extracurricular activities.
I am captain of the varsity soccer team at my school and I had to miss some of my practices, including the grueling, morning two-a-day practices before the high school year starts. Fortunately, my soccer coach was okay with me missing some practices, but as captain, I felt bad I wasn't there.
Going to college a year before your friends does impact your social life. I don't see friends from high school every day anymore, and most of the people I do meet at Normandale are older than me, except for the other PSEO students.
My parents noticed my lack of social interaction and suggested I go back to high school for just one class. So, about a month into my PSEO classes, I went back to high school for one class three days a week: band, but for no grade. This way I can still see my friends and feel like I'm still a part of high school life.
I have had to be very motivated to try to hang out with friends because our school schedules don't match as well. Because I finish school much earlier than my friends do every day, I have a lot of time to work on homework and to study. By the time my friends finish school at 2:30 p.m., I almost always have my homework done.
When I want to hang out with them, they're studying. But we still find a way to make it work and it gives me a nice balance of both college life and high school life.
My first semester of college finished on December 13. Although Normandale was not as difficult as I had imagined it to be, I had a really positive experience during my first semester there.
I've found the benefits of doing full-time PSEO outweigh the negatives. Every high school student should consider enrolling in PSEO classes their junior or senior years.
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Bachata and Other Ballroom Wedding Dances
Finally, you have picked a wedding date. Finally, you have selected a wedding venue. And finally, have you prepared a dance for your wedding first dance? Maybe you planned your wedding by yourself to save the extra cash of hiring a wedding planner. There is nothing wrong with that, but most of the time many things are overlooked or neglected when planning a wedding the DIY way.
When it's around three months to go before the big day, consider yourself lucky to have enough time to practice your first wedding dance as newlyweds. A wedding is still a wedding without the wedding dance of the newlyweds, but it is considered a tradition for the newlyweds to grace the dance floor before the reception begins. Every guest anticipates watching the dance moves of the bride and the groom. So, when you still have time, visit a dance studio and enroll for a wedding dance class.
If you find it challenging to pick what kind of dance to present at the reception, ask your dance instructor. They know a lot of dance styles, and if you want something fun but with little or less movements required, but romantic, enroll for wedding Bachata dance classes in Houston, TX. Bachata is probably a new word for you, but it is dance widely recognized in the Caribbean.
Why Bachata and not salsa, tango, merengue, reggaeton and swing? Well there is a difference between these Latin dances. It might not be that easy to tell which is tango, salsa and Bachata, especially if you are not familiar with the particular movements that only apply to Bachata, tango, salsa and in Latin dances.
Salsa is confused with merengue, because the intro music for salsa is typically similar to the music used for merengue. However, a salsa and merengue pro dancer can recognize the difference based on the instruments used in the music. Salsa is also complicated to learn than merengue.
Bachata originated from the Dominican Republic and it got its name from the Bachata guitar music. The pattern for Bachata dancing is four-beat, whilst salsa is from Cuba, has 8 counts and a combination of slow and quick rhythm. Merengue is also from the Dominican Republic, but what sets it apart from Bachata is the use of percussion instrument for the music used in dancing. If you ask merengue dancers, they'll tell you it is easier to learn because of it 4-beat pattern.
If you are still having a hard time deciding to enroll for wedding Bachata dance classes in Houston, TX, ask help from your dance instructor.
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Sealed proposals will be received by the Board of County Commissioners of Lucas County, Ohio in the Purchasing Department until 2:00 PM (local time), September 15, 2011, and opened immediately thereafter for #11-017C The Source Roof Replacement - Lucas County. This to include the performance of all labor, in compliance with section 4115.03 through 4115.14 of the Ohio Revised Code, and the furnishing of all materials, tools, machinery and appliances required for said project. The estimated cost of this project is $605,000.00.
There is a mandatory pre-bid meeting at The Source Northwest Ohio, 1301 Monroe St., Toledo, OH 43604 at 9:00 AM (local time), September 8, 2011. Bidders may enter the building at the South entrance. The room information will be posted on the door the day of the meeting.
Each bid shall be accompanied by a Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond, a Cashier's Check or a Money Order on a solvent Bank or Savings and Loan Association. The Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond shall be in the amount equal to 100% of the bid. A Cashier's Check or Money Order on a solvent Bank or Savings and Loan Association shall be in the amount equal to, but not less than 10% of the bid. Each of the aforementioned shall guarantee to the County that if a contract is awarded to the bidder, he will, within ten days after the date of such award, enter into a proper and acceptable contract for the faithful performance of his work. In the event that the Contractor fails to enter into a proper contract, an amount equal to 10% of the Bid Guaranty and Contract Bond or the full amount of the Cashier's check or Money Order on a solvent Bank or Savings and Loan Association will be forfeited to Lucas County as liquidating damages. Each bid must contain the full name of the party or parties submitting the proposal and all persons interested therein. Each bidder must submit evidence to its experiences on projects of similar size and complexity, and a complete listing of all subcontractors to be used.
Bid documents, technical specifications and drawings may be downloaded from the Lucas County Website: http://www.co.lucas.oh.us/bids.asp or they may be obtained from Becker Impressions, 4646 Angola Rd., Toledo, OH 43615, 419-385-5303, fax 419-385-0529. One (1) complete set of plans and specifications will be provided to each Prime Contractor, additional sets shall be purchased by the Contractors.
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For over a century rowing on the Rock River has provided participants a new "view" of the river. After you have crewed on the ROCK, you will know what unites rowers everywhere. The coordination, camaraderie, sense of purpose and the total body workout keep the tradition alive.
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Need chest tube basics
I'm scheduled to take my boards tomorrow afternoon. My weakness seems to be chest tubes. Can someone give me a quick review?
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Joined: May '05; Posts: 16; Likes: 1Sep 6, '06Hi DebbieLynne, welcome to the forum
Perhaps these sites will be of help to you:
Best wishes to you for great success on the boards tomorrowSep 6, '06...from my lecture notes:
Closed chest drainage.
One or more tubes may be inserted to:
1. Restore intrapleural pressure
2. Allow re-expansion of lungs
3. Prevents air and fluid from returning to the chest
Tube to drain air is located near apex (top); to drain fluid is located near base (bottom). A chest tube that allows air to escape from the chest will be placed anterior and superior in the chest because air within the pleural space will rise to the highest point in the chest. A chest tube to drain fluid or blood will be placed posterior and inferior because fluid will collect in the most dependent part of the pleural space.
The insertion site should be covered with airtight dressing--tubes are usually sutured in place. Tape all connections to ensure they do not become loose. The chest drainage system should always be kept below the level of the chest.
1. Should be coiled on the bed.
2. No dependent loops.
3. Avoid kinks in tubing.
4. Do NOT milk clots from line.
Pleurovac --Three chambers.
1. Drainage chamber (look right to left)
2. Water seal
3. Suction
The water seal chamber acts as a one-way valve (air goes out, none goes in). Monitor for continuous bubbling in the water seal chamber. Bubbles on forceful expiration or coughing, not normal otherwise. Intermittent bubbling in water seal chamber with forced expiration or cough is OK. Continuous bubbling in the water seal is abnormal and indicates an air leak. IF the nurse notes that there is CONTINUOUS bubbling in the water seal chamber, check for leaks in the system. With physician's order, RN places padded clamp closest to dressing. If leak stops, air leak is at insertion site. If bubbling continues, leak is between clamp and drainage system.
Water should rise and fall in water seal (undulate) with respirations due to pressure changes in pleural space.
Undulation: increase with inspiration, decrease tidal wave with expiration.
No fluctuations or tidal undulations in water seal:
1. Tube is kinked
2. Pt laying on tube
3. Fluid in the tube
4. Lung fully expanded (blocking the tube eyelets)
Suction chamber: While suction is applied, it is normal to have gentle bubbling in the suction chamber. Suction--can be applied to enhance pressure differences. Very low wall suction: 5-10 mm Hg. There will be gentle bubbling (should not be vigorous bubbling) in the suction chamber.
Drainage collection chamber: Do not empty the contents. Monitor chest tube drainage q 15 minutes for at least 4 hours then at hourly intervals, for the first 24 hours, depending on the amount of drainage. Record hourly drainage.Mark level of drainage with marker on drainage collection chamber. Should NOT be more that 100 ml/hr.Over 100 ml/hr--is excessive--notify physician. After first 24 hours, assess drainage every 8 hours.
Junctions at tube connectors are taped to avoid dislodgement.
If chest tube becomes dislodged:
5. Cover area with sterile (preferably Vaseline or another occlusive type) gauze.
6. Clamps are kept at bedside is system is disrupted or to facilitate device change.Sep 7, '06here are two more sites addressing chest tubes and chest tube placement in addition to the ones that vickyrn gave you:
http://flightline.highline.edu/drydb..._insertion.htm - chest tube insertion with emphasis on the nurses role in assisting. includes photos.
http://www.thoracic.org/sections/edu...racostomy.html - a 2-page patient information sheet on chest tube insertion, why it is done, the risks and simplistic explanation of how it is helping the patient. by the american thoracic society patient information series.Oct 17, '09I know this post is really old and I hope you passed the NCLEX and are now happily practicing nursing!
Thank you for sharing your notes - they are very clear and simple.
As a student, I had a really hard time comprehending how the chest tube system functions without a good visualization. Our teacher showed us this video and it really helped me make sense of what I am assessing and why. Thought I'd share it for anyone else out there struggling with chest tube systems!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y1gaC3yfhvwFeb 20, '10Why do the manuals tell us to monitor for continuous bubbling as it may mean a leak within the system? It is supposed to bubble. It's driving me crazy. I already cannot understand the language these books use.Feb 20, '10Quote from kmcleodBecause continuous bubbling means there is a leak in the system and therefore the chest tube is not able to do its job. Yes, it is supposed to bubble, but only on expiration when the lung is releasing air from the pleural space.Why do the manuals tell us to monitor for continuous bubbling as it may mean a leak within the system? It is supposed to bubble. It's driving me crazy. I already cannot understand the language these books use.Feb 21, '10Now i have been really confused. The tubes i see are always bubbling. This is absolute nonsense.Feb 22, '10In the older chest tube drainage systems (Pleur-evac, for example) there are three chambers where fluid is contained. The larger chamber towards the far right of the device is the collection chamber where blood, pleural fluid, or air empties out into. You will never see any bubbling in this chamber.
The middle chamber is the water seal meter. Water is added to this chamber when prepping the device prior to chest tube placement. There may be bubbling in this chamber depending on what's going on with the patient. Any bubbling in this chamber is caused by an air leak. A continuous bubbling can signify a break in the tubing's integrity or a loose connection between the tubing and the patient's chest tube. Bubbling that corresponds with expiration or coughing is an air leak caused by air entering through the device coming from anywhere inside the patient's respiratory anatomy. It is typical after initial chest tube placement or after chest surgery but does disappear after a while. The key is to let the physician know of any bubbling in this chamber that wasn't there before after you have checked for any break or loose tubing connections.
The suction chamber located in the far left of the device determines the amount of suction applied. During the prepping of the chest drainage device, the nurse fills this chamber with water from a point somewhere between 10-20 cm depending on the physician's order. Once the device is attached to suction, this chamber has continuous bubbling signifying that suction is on. If the device is not attached to suction, there is no bubbling in this chamber whatsoever.
I attached a picture of the chest tube drainage system. In the picture, D is the collection chamber, E is the patient air leak meter (bubbles at times), and H is the suction control chamber that should have continuous bubbling.
There are newer Pleur-evacs that are in use now that doesn't have water in the suction chamber (dry suction). Instead there is an accordion-type device inside and a dial that points to the amount of suction applied to the device.Feb 22, '10OK. So maybe when I read these books, they are speaking about the older systems. Thank you.Feb 23, '10Thanks so much VickyRN. I've always been confused about chest tubes and your notes were great! I am taking my boards in a couple days, so I'm glad I finally have some idea!
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Chocolate Raspberry Truffle Cheesecake
2 1/2 cups chocolate wafer crumbs
1/3 cup butter or margarine, melted
1/2 cup granulated sugar
8 ounces semisweet chocolate squares, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
1/4 cup hot strong coffee
24 ounces cream cheese, cut into 1-inch cubes
8 ounces sour cream
1 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
2 tablespoons whipping cream
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/4 cup Chambord or other raspberry-flavored liqueur
Raspberry Sauce
Whipped cream, fresh mint
Combine wafer crumbs, butter and the 1/2 cup sugar; blend well. Press on bottom
and 1 1/2 inches up sides of a 9-inch springform pan. Set aside.
Position knife blade in food processor bowl; add chocolate cubes, and process
until finely ground. With food processor running, pour hot coffee through food
chute. Process until chocolate is melted and smooth. Add cream cheese cubes and
next 6 ingredients, and process until mixture is smooth, stopping once to scrape
down sides of processor bowl.
Pour mixture into the prepared crust, and bake at 350 degrees F for 55 minutes
(center will still be soft). Let cheesecake cool to room temperature on a wire
rack. Cover and chill at least 8 hours.
Carefully remove sides of pan. Place each serving on a pool of Raspberry Sauce.
Garnish with whipped cream and fresh mint leaves, if desired.
Raspberry Sauce
1 (10 ounce) package frozen raspberries, thawed
2 teaspoons cornstarch
Drain raspberries, reserving juice. Put raspberries through a food mill, and
discard seeds. Combine raspberry juice, purée and cornstarch, stirring until
smooth. Cook over medium heat, stirring until smooth and thickened. Let cool.
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O'Hara's Choice
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In the years following America's terrible Civil War, the fate of the U.S. Marine Corps rests in the capable hands of Zachary O'Hara. A first-generation Irish-American and son of a legendary war hero, O'Hara is the one man who can prevent the dissolution of his father's beloved "Wart-Hogs," thereby ensuring his own future as a valuable member of this proud and vital branch of his nation's armed forces.
But a dark secret weighs heavily on this tormented, dedicated warrior. And the greatest obstacle to his mission is one he never anticipated: Amanda Blanton Kerr, the passionate, obstinate daughter of the ruthless industrialist who's the Corps' fiercest adversary. A beautiful heiress on a mission of her own, her destiny will intertwine with O'Hara's in the tumultuous decades to follow, forcing him to confront the devastating choice no soldier should ever have to make: between his duty and his desire; between his country and his heart.
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Igloo Village
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The igloo village at 2727 metres at the Gornergrat right next to Switzerland's most famous mountain: the majestic and legendary Matterhorn.
The Swiss company Iglu-Dorf behind this and other igloo villages in Europe has worked in collaboration with sustainserv GmbH since 2010 in order to transparently inform guests, staff, site partners and other interested parties about their strong sustainability commitment.
Iglu Dorf give guests the option to neutralise all CO2 emission connected to your trip when booking online. The recommend travel by train, "which is environment-friendly and relaxing at the same time!"


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what are adrenal glands?
A: The adrenal glands are triangular-shaped glands located on the top of your kidneys; they almost look like a beret or even a two-colored plastic hat you''d put on the top of Mr. Potato Head. But don''t mistake its odd appearance (and eraser-like texture) for lack of importance; a slight tip of the hat would lead to a hormonal riot in your body. These glands are hormonal workhorses. Your adrenal glands produce the stress hormones cortisol, norephinephrine and epinephrineas well as hormones that turn into both female hormones like estrogen and progesterone and male hormones like testosterone (especially in women, testosterone is thought to be largely responsible for libido). The inner part of...
what are adrenal Tumors?
A: adrenal tumors are tumors of the adrenal glands that arise from the cortex or the medulla, two parts of the glands. adrenal tumors are formed when excess secretions of hormones occur. The adrenal cortex can produce an excess of aldosterone and steroid hormones, and the adrenal medulla can produce too many catecholamines. These excess secretions form adrenal tumors, which can be either benign or malignant, but it can be difficult to distinguish between the two. The two adrenal glands are located just above the kidneys and help to protect the...
what are adrenals?
A: The adrenal glands are tiny organs that rest on top of each kidney. Despite their small size, the adrenal glands play an important role in the body, producing numerous hormones that impact our development and growth, affect our ability to deal with stress, and help to regulate kidney function....
what are the adrenal Glands for?
A: Your adrenal glands manufacture and release hormones that regulate how your body deals with stress. The adrenal cortex makes corticosteroid hormones from cholesterol. Under normal unstressed conditions, human adrenal glands produce the equivalent of 3540 mg of cortisone acetate per day. Other adrenal cells produce androgens such as testosterone, while some regulate water and electrolyte concentrations in your body. In addition, the adrenal glands produce glucocorticoids, chiefly cortisol in humans; cortisol increases blood pressure and blood sugar, and can reduces immune response, illustrating how stress can affect one's overall health. The
what Is an Overactive adrenal Gland?
A: The adrenal glands are small hormone-producing glands that sit on top of each kidney. An overactive adrenal gland produces too much of one or more of these hormones. This can lead to symptoms such as fatigue, high blood sugar, and body changes. Treatment for an overactive adrenal gland may include the use of prescription medications or surgical removal of the adrenal gland.. The adrenal glands are responsible for producing hormones known as corticosteroids. These hormones have many functions, including assisting in stress management and helping to prevent inflammation in the body. An overactive
what are the Different Types of adrenal Disorders?
A: There are a number of types of adrenal disorders which can be roughly broken into three categories: disorders which lead to overproduction of hormones, disorders associated with underproduction of hormones, and disorders which impact overall adrenal function. These conditions have a number of causes and treatment approaches which usually require the attention of an endocrinologist, a doctor who specializes in hormone disorders and imbalances. The adrenal glands are roughly star-shaped glands located on top of the kidneys. Two areas in these glands, known as the cortex and medulla, produce hormones. These glands make hormones like
what causes under active adrenal glands or the loss of the ability to sweat? what are the consequences of this problem?
A: adrenal glands disorder advice adrenal glands secrete three types of hormones. These hormones control a variety of impulses and functions in your body. These hormones help to keep a check on the levels of blood sugar, they maintain a balance of water and salt in your body, control your responses to stress and control the sexual maturity of a body. When these glands do not perform their duties properly, they are known as under active adrenal glands. There are a variety of reasons for the glands to underperform; sometimes it is because of the influence of other glands while in other cases the problems lies with the adrenal gland....
what Is an adrenal Gland Disorder?
A: The adrenal glands are important parts of the body that produce crucial hormones that control processes in the body. These hormones are responsible for controlling blood sugar levels, sexual maturation during childhood and puberty, controlling the balance of salt and water in the body, controlling the body''s response to stress, and maintaining a healthy pregnancy. When the adrenal glands do not work properly, an adrenal gland disorder results. There are three major types of adrenal gland disorders, namely, pituitary tumors, Cushing''s Syndrome, and congenital adrenal hyperplasia. All three...
what Is adrenal Cancer?
A: adrenal cancer is a type of cancer that affects the adrenal glands, which are the components of the endocrine system responsible for manufacturing various steroid hormones. Since these triangular-shaped glands are positioned just above each kidney, they are sometimes referred to as the suprarenal glands. Each gland consists of two parts. The adrenal cortex is the outer layer of the gland that produces cortisol to regulate glucose utilization in the body, as well as androgen hormones related to sexual maturation and fertility. The inner layer, or adrenal medulla, secretes epinephrine (also...
what Is adrenal Disease?
A: Addisons disease and Cushings Syndrome are two common diseases of the adrenal glands. adrenal disease can cause a number of different symptoms, depending on which disease is affecting the adrenal glands. The adrenal glands are located on top of the kidneys, and their function is to manufacture different hormones. Problems with the adrenal glands may influence hormone levels throughout the body. Addisons disease is otherwise known as adrenal insufficiency. The adrenal gland fails to function properly, which leaves the body deficient in the hormone, cortisol. The


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2011 Sealine F46
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- Year:
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- Hull Material:
- Fiberglass
- Length:
- 48'
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The new F46 waslaunched at Southampton Boat Show,September 2009.
The F46 has an open plan feel throughout. Every area of the boat seamlessly connects, from the cockpit through to the airy lower deck, making maximum use of space and light and ultimately creating a very social and relaxing environment.
Additional Specs, Equipment and Information:
Hull Shape: Deep Vee
LOA: 14.70 m
Beam: 4.48 m
Maximum Draft: 1.23 m
Headroom: 1.95 m
Dry Weight: 15000 kgs
Engine Options
Engine Option 1: 1x Cummins Mercruiser QSB 5.9
Fresh Water Tanks: (505 Liters)
Fuel Tanks: (1500 Liters)
- Large sociable flybridge, with "C" shaped seating sunlounge and twin seats accompanying helm.
- Flybridge has wetbar which includes, grill, sink, icemaker and coolbox, and has large foldaway bimini with lights
- Large swim platform with foldout ladder, and excellent storage for fenders and rapid access for liferaft
- Big "L" shaped seating in cockpit connected on same level through double bifold patio doors into saloon.
- Symmetrical "L" shaped seating port and starboard in saloon
- Entertainment unit TV, CD,DVD and drinks and glasses and extra storage.
- Standup lower helm and large open atrium down into galley and diner
- Fully equiped galley, with large sink, fridge, hob, microwave oven, dishwasher, washing machineand ample storage.
- Diner seating which easily transforms into extra double birth when needed.
- Forward cabin with separate ensuite shower and head
- Luxury full beam master cabin with ensuite stall shower and toilet
- Furniture in walnut finish with leathers and linen style fabrics with natural hues and accents of plum, lime green and chocolate brown.
- Sports cruiser performance POD drive system
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Custom screen printed t shirts, polos, and jackets are great ways of commemorating family reunions, promoting businesses, or to give as presents. Today, decorated apparel itself is an 8 billion dollar industry. Over 32 million United States workers go to work each day wearing some kind of custom company uniform. Here are the facts on custom apparel so you get a style that suits your particular needs.
Polo Shirts
Polo shirts are comfortable, sporty alternatives to thinner shirts. With its starched collar, button up design, and optional pocket, Polo shirts are sometimes colloquially called golf or tennis shirts due to their popularity among the sports communities. Esquire magazine even said that a navy blue polo shirt is essentially a golf course uniform as of 1934. By ordering


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I've accomplished everything and much more than I ever expected. Endless fun with my girls, an updated home, a new blog, a conquered reading list and incredible family time. With this particular post I offer myself reflection and other new mom's inspiration. So in my humble opinion these few things are key to making the most of your mat leave.
Sleep and RoutinesDon't Underestimate the Importance of Sleep
Babies sleep a lot. Don't be fooled into thinking that you need to keep your baby or toddler awake all day so they sleep longer at night. In fact, more sleep during the day means more sleep at night. Over tiredness can lead to restlessness and interrupted sleep.
Young babies need 11 or 12 hours of sleep at night plus 5 or 6 hours of daytime sleep. Naps should carry on until age 3 or 4. Now I am no expert, but Kitty Raymond is and I fully embrace and endorse her workshops on sleep. As far as I'm concerned without Kitty I wouldn't be the best mom I could be.
Yes, three times was necessary. Routine is not just for school age children, it's for everybody, babies included. Once again, I attribute my success in this department to Kitty Raymond Parenting, where I learned that babies thrive off of routine. My girls sleep 12 hrs through the night, nap for 1.5 - 3 hr stretches during the day, eat 3 square meals a day and 1 or 2 small snacks, play well together, play independently and are so very happy. And let me tell you happy children make happy parents.
The basic principle of routines for children is Eat, Play, Sleep. And then, you do it all over again. This simple routine was started with our youngest daughter when she was just a couple of weeks old.
To Clean or Not to CleanA Messy Home is a Fun Home
Don't get me wrong, I love a clean house and so do my children. However, it is sometimes necessary to ignore the untidyness, step outside and enjoy the day. If you focus too much on a spotless home when you're raising young children you'll quickly find that cleaning and tidying is an all consuming and never-ending task.
Naptime is Your Time
Don't make the mistake of using nap time for cooking, cleaning and other chores. Before you know it you're children will be up, ready to play and you'll be exhausted. Plan for 30 minutes of chores and an hour of time doing something you enjoy (reading, crafting, taking a nap, write a blog post, etc). When you're children wake up you'll feel ready to embrace motherhood once again.
Independent Play = Chore Time
After reading that nap time is not for chores you may be wondering when they get tackled. Children need to be given the opportunity for independent play from an early age. Although parent involvement in play is very important it doesn't need to be and shouldn't be all of the time. Set your child up with an age appropriate activity that can be supervised from a short distance away, leaving you with an opportunity to wash dishes, fold laundry, sweep floors or other chores. Independent play will also build confidence in your child.
Create Helpful Children
Tidying isn't just for the parents. Encourage children to tidy up their toys when switching to a new activity or before nap time. Children will learn responsibility and you'll be able to focus on other household tasks and time for yourself when nap time eventually comes along. Simple storage solutions like baskets will make tidying a cinch for young ones.
Live Your LifeBe Social
Adult interaction doesn't have to go by the wayside when raising little ones. Maintain relationships or create them with other mom's or dad's in your neighbourhood. Set up play dates where children can safely play alongside each other and parents can socialize.
Do What You Love
There's no need to eliminate your pre-baby activities from your life. You'll be much happier and avoid resentment if you take steps to involve your children in your favourite activities. As they grow older they may just learn to love them as much as you.
And there you have it. In a nutshell that is how I enjoyed every moment of maternity leave and how I will continue to enjoy every moment with my children as they learn and grow.


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There has certainly been one abject performance apiece by the teams but England's defeat here, in three days and fifty minutes, was a reprise of the bad old days of Ashes hammerings. Afterwards, Andrew Strauss said it is not the time to panic but England's batsmen have already done that in this match having been dismissed for 187 and 123.
Being at Perth over the last few days was like being transported back in the Tardis to somewhere between 1994 and 2008, so vast has been the gulf between the sides.
With the Aussie players and crowd back in England's faces, and with aggressive fast bowlers giving batsmen the hurry-up on a pitch that exposes flaws in mind and technique like no other, it certainly provided a more typical scene than England's win in the second Test.
But Strauss' side claims to be more resilient than its predecessors, something it must now prove if the Ashes are to be won, or even retained, over the Festive Season denouement in Melbourne and Sydney.
After their win here, Australia appear dangerously re-united under Ricky Ponting, who will surely play at the MCG despite breaking the little finger on his left hand.
England don't have the same time to put defeat behind them as Australia did after Adelaide, though they do have the welcome distraction in Melbourne of a Xmas party with families and friends.
They could rationalise defeat in terms of being victims to both the conditions and a mercurial bowler, Mitchell Johnson, who timed his hot streak to perfection in terms of his team's prospects. And yet, how easy is it to console batsmen who made a monolithic 1136-6 in the first two Tests to those who caved in for 310-20 in the third?
It may not be that simple either following Paul Collingwood's decision to turn down a single, with the night-watchman at the crease in the final over of Saturday's play, only to be dismissed next ball. His actions suggest minds have been scrambled and if an experienced man like Collingwood is confused by what has gone on, what must others be feeling?
England's batting deservedly bore the brunt of Strauss' post-match critique, but the bowling looked ragged at times too.
Stuart Broad was missed, not for his wickets or aggression which Chris Tremlett more than made up for with 8-150 in the match, but his accuracy. Steve Finn has the happy knack of taking wickets but they cost him too much here. England's bowling strategy is based on control, something Finn failed to comply with after conceding five runs an over throughout the match.
Others were guilty of straying too, in more ways than one given the amount of sledging between the likes of James Anderson and Matt Prior. But while Australia's bowlers concentrated on a full length, England dropped short too often, something Michael Hussey, who created an Ashes first when he passed fifty for the sixth successive innings, took full advantage of.
Graeme Swann was used in curious ways, too, given he is England's top-ranked bowler. On the field, Strauss is a conservative captain and at crucial times his field settings for Swann looked more suited to fifty-over cricket.
The spinner should get more out of the next two pitches, though Ponting will be pressuring groundsmen, a patriotic bunch here, into producing more quick, bouncy pitches.
Getting extra pace and bounce could prove difficult given the rain that keeps falling in those parts of the country, but some plan B seems afoot after broadcasters were informed that the original Test strip at the MCG, which uses drop-in pitches, has been swapped for another.
England will certainly be glad to be heading east. Perth has proved a disaster more times than not to their ambitions of winning a Test, and their latest attempt began to unravel from the moment they allowed Australia's tailenders to get 40 more runs than they should have done on the opening day.
The subtlest things can change prospects and the confidence Mitchell Johnson got from his fifty fed into his bowling the next day. Johnson gives the impression he still doesn't quite know how he swung the ball as he did, but when your captain describes it as one of the greatest Ashes spells in history you are bound to feel good about yourself, though England will be hoping the benefits are temporary.
Johnson played his part again, bowling Graeme Swann off the inside edge to finish with match figures of 9-82 but it was Ryan Harris who hogged most of England's second-innings wickets, finishing with 6-47 as the last five wickets fell in just 50 minutes in front of a 17,000 crowd.
The Waca offers a refund on ticket prices if you don't see more than 25 overs play, but the Australian element in the crowd seemed so overjoyed that their cricket team were not the bunch of duds portrayed in the media, that any recompense should be minimal.
Harris is a Ponting favourite and looks a decent bowler, being faster off the pitch than his action might warrant.
He certainly beat Ian Bell for pace, after the batsman was lbw missing a straight one, while James Anderson had no chance, after being bowled with one that scuttled through lower than expected. He later added Matt Prior and Finn to boost his self-confidence too as Australia, announcing an unchanged squad for Melbourne, head home for a few days rest.
Contrary to popular belief, Ponting got the team he wanted here, so talk that he demanded Michael Beer, the spinner, to play was unfounded.
With two Ashes defeats under his watch, Ponting is determined to ensure a third is not added. With Steve Waugh playing on one leg against England at the Oval in 2001, and Ponting himself defying pain and injury last year to play in Melbourne after Kemar Roach had smashed his elbow in the previous match, there are precedents of Australian captains biting on bullets.
A no-show at "The G," due to a broken pinkie, would therefore be 1000-1.
Whether he sticks with four fast bowlers to try to further break England's spirit will be revealed in due course, but that will be his aim now his team have shown him what they are capable of when roused.


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The buzz at the San Diego Padres' training camp on Monday wasn't about the team's hopes for the coming baseball season.
It was the bees invading the team's Peoria, Arizona, facility and forcing the players to hit the ground.
This was "The Swarm" sequel for the Padres. Players last year had to take cover, along with their Spring Training game opponent, the Colorado Rockies, during another bee flyby.
NOT AGAIN!! pic.twitter.com/sp3XuJigB2— San Diego Padres (@Padres) March 5, 2018
USA Today noted that bee swarms are common in Arizona at this time of year, and many of them involve aggressive Africanized honeybees.
Looks like the players have the drill down.
Fans took a few swings at the uproar.
"We're used to it" pic.twitter.com/OJzdQmHEiX— Nick Bateman (@nickbateman59) March 5, 2018
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- This article originally appeared on HuffPost.