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My Mother in-law has emphysema from smoking... she still continues to smoke, (her family members have tried everything to get her to stop smokeing tho) I am not sure what emphysema is tho... can someone tell me all about the dieses or tell me a website to go to that will? thanks
Everyone stops smoking eventually
The trick is to stop while you are still alive (and preferably while you have some lung function left)
Here's the wiki page
The British Thoracic Society has a pamphlet thing you can download and it's pretty easy to understand and the Arizona Respiratory Centre has a good site.
Emphysema is a disease of the lungs
It is most commonly caused by smoking but there are some other minor causes which contribute such as alpha-1-antitrypsin deficiency, but these are rare. Smoking is by far and away the biggest cause of emphysema.
It occurs in the aging population much more so than in the young but this tends to depend on the amount of smoking and the age it was started. The more you smoke, the younger you are when the emphysema hits.
The lung tissue is destroyed - the normally elastic walls of the alveoli (little balloons of air to get oxygen into the blood) become more rigid and it is harder to get the stale air out so you can't get fresh air in.
Most emphysema patients therefore suffer from Shortness Of Breath and they have to puff and puff (hyperventilate) to get their breath when they exert themselves.
They can sometimes feel as if their chest is tight or even complain of pains (rarely).
The usual tests for emphysema are:
tests for oxygen extraction - the fingertip oxygen saturation probe and the arterial blood gas test
chest x-ray to make sure there isn't any other thing like a pneumonia or pneumothorax (both of which are more common in patients with emphysema) and to rule out cardiac failure
sometimes blood tests to look at a white cell count (looking for pneumonia again)
There are things that can be like emphysema: asthma, bronchitis (both of these are closely related and smoking related illnesses), but then you can have cardiac failure (water on the lung), pulmonary embolus ... anxiety (this is a tricky one as many emphysematous patients develop anxiety disorders)
Treatment is by inhaled medications - ventolin (salbutamol) and other bronchodilators, steroids (budesonide, fluticasone, etc)
and by oral medications - sometimes oral steroids, antibiotics if there is an infection. In the past, theophylline was used.
I hope that all helps. (
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my dad was just diagnosed with emphysema and they are talking about putting a hole in his throat....why do they do this oppose to giving him an oxygen tank? i thought they put the hole in your throat when you have throat cancer or something of that nature
My mother is in the hospital for COPD/Emphysema and has a trach. I've learned so much in the past 2 mos so first i sympathize and second sorry that your dad has to have a trach. My mother was on oxygen for 6 yrs until she collapsed about 2 mos ago from not breathing in or out enough oxygen. Most likely your dad's oxygen levels are severe that they need to trach him. It sounds like he should have been on oxygen at home 24/7. You should consult with his doctor and ask about his oxygen levels, like what percentage is he breathing in and out. I was fearful of my mom getting a trach but it was described to me that its a faster way to send air to the lungs without much stress to the heart and other functioning organs. Hope it helps and if you read my question I sent earlier you know I do understand your concerns.
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What is the chance of getting emphysema if you have not smoked in 30 years?
My grandmother has not smoked in 30 years and was in good health and then all of a sudden she has emphysema! She was also diagnosed with pnemonia as well. Thats how they found the emphysema.
They said it was from smoking but i have been doing research and i want to ask them if she has an alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency. Why have they not diagnosed her sooner if its so severe?
When Dr's are clueless, smoking becomes the number 1 cause of everything. I'm sorry about your grandmother, but I'd get another opinion. (
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What are some of the common remedies for lung emphysema at old age?
lung emphysema remedies.
medecines and such.
just a list of drugs and such will be ok.
thank you.
There aren't any cures.
Bronchodilator inhalers such as albuterol can help increase your airflow. Antibiotics if there is any infection, and oxygen if your blood oxygen is too low. (
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What are the earliest symtoms of emphysema?
How does it differ from COPD? Or, is one a subset of the other?
Is there any treatment for emphysema that can arrest its development? Or, will it always worsen, even if cigarette smoking is stopped?
Emphysema is hyperinflation of the air sacs with destruction of the lung tissue. Your lung tissue losses it elacticity and breakdown it down leading to breathing limitations. There is a strong association between cigarette smoking and this disease. As a result the destruction of the lungs, blood vessels, pulmonary artery pressure rises and the right side of the heart must work harder to pump blood. This can lead to heart failure.
COPD is the chronic condition of persitant obstruction of air flow through the bronchial tubes and lungs.
There are no cures for this disease however there are some things to lessin the effects such as portable oxygen and things to this nature.
Stopping smoking is definelty something that will help in the long run!
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What medical terms might my doctor use that relates to emphysema?
I am going to the doctor because I have been having a difficult time breathing and I think that I might have emphysema because my brother has it and he says it sounds like I may have it also. I would like to know what medical terms my doctor might uses that relates to emphysema and what type of question will he ask me.
Just because you have difficult time breathing, doesn't always mean emphysema. Other conditions besides emphysema that cause difficulty in breathing could be early stage (or any stage) of lung cancer, COPD chronic obstructed pulmonary disease (i think that's the correct name), asthma, bronchitis, pneumonia. The doctor may ask if you smoke, if you used to smoke and quit, or if anyone else around you smokes, or if you are exposed to irritants that could cause you to have difficulty breathing, such as chemical fumes and strong odors. In some cases, difficulty breathing is a result of an allergic reation to an allergen, what are you allergic to?
If it is indeed emphysema, make sure you let your doctor know how often you are having difficulty breathing, and what activities do you do that make you feel short of breath. Sometimes if you have trouble breathing throughout the day, you may be having trouble breathing at night as well. This can cause you to actually stop breathing while you sleep, and you wouldn't even know it. This is called sleep apnea, and very dangerous. ..If this is the case, talk to your doctor about getting a portable oxygen tank, a sleep ap(sp?), or a compressor for your home.
Good luck, and I hope your health gets better. (
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How long will my grandma live with emphysema?
My grandma is 65 or so, and she has been diagnosed with emphysema. She's never smoked, but her relatives did when she was a child. The doctor's have done lots of testing, and she's between stages 2 and 3.
What can she do to make it a better, (we know it's a chronic illness)
And how much would money would it take to get a lung transplant?
What is the life expectancy? The internet has been kind of useless so far...
People live for years and years with emphysema, it's not nice but if your grandma is looked after, gets the medication she needs, plus tries to keep active and get regular proper exercise then she should enjoy an almost normal life.
A lung transplant is most likely out of the question, first of all you've got to be fit enough to survive the operation . . . !
Make sure she gets a nebuliser, home oxygen and that her doctors keep up to date with her treatment and her progress.
Plus a little love from family goes a long, long way in helping people cope and enjoy life.
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What is your life span with emphysema if you contiune to smoke?
My friend is 23 with emphysema she smokes but she refuses to stop like she doesnt care? She was dinogsed with emphysema at 19 before she started smoking she started cause she says it helps with depression. yes im talking about cigarettes. she recently went to the hospital last december cause she pulled a muscle in her lungs and they sayed she has early stage. she had asthma when she was younger. so how long does she have to live. and what is end stage like? is it painful she says she doesnt feel any pain?
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What is some recent research and developments in treatment for Emphysema?
I need some information on recent research made on the cure for emphysema. Sources please!
type in google search emphysema research you will get many sites Good Luck to you (
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How to tell if you have asthma or emphysema?
If two different doctors listened to your lungs and diagnosed you with asthma and you passed a pulmonary function test would you still be able to have emphysema instead?
I smoked all of my teen years and I'm now 20 and I can't breathe good and I'm worried it's emphysema because I'm not responding well to my Proair inhaler the doctor prescribed me. I need some time of comfort.
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UEFA will investigate crowd disturbances between Paris Saint-Germain and Red Star Belgrade supporters at their Champions League match.
European football's governing body had already charged PSG and Red Star over incidents surrounding the match, which the Ligue 1 side won 6-1 on October 3.
Supporters of the two clubs are said to have been involved in disorder, while PSG fans are accused of setting off fireworks and the Red Star faithful of "illicit chants".
PSG condemned the behaviour of any fans involved, but UEFA confirmed on Thursday that an investigation into the events has been launched.
Thomas Tuchel was warned over the match's late kick-off, with PSG fined €20,000 by UEFA over the issue.

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In North America, Cliffs' high-grade iron ore pellets has already allowed steelmakers to perform efficiently with reduced environmental impacts for decades. Over the past 15 years, there has been a dramatic shift in the method and geographical location of crude steel production in the United States. Today in the U.S., 68% of crude steel production is produced by EAF, with the remaining 32% produced by blast furnaces.
EAF steel production is facilitating opportunities for domestically produced ore-based metallic (OBM). As a result, evolution of the United States steelmaking sector will represent the next generation of improvements: domestic and reliable sourcing of OBM that can improve efficiency and environmental performance in the blast furnace as well as EAF.
Ore-based metallics - like Cliffs hot-briquetted iron (HBI) product – achieve further emissions reductions compared to pellets and sinter used in integrated steelmaking. The U.S. EPA and U.S. Department of Energy have reported on the environmental benefits of EAF steelmaking in contrast to blast furnaces, citing emissions reductions for a number of pollutants:
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In large part, improvements are achieved because HBI production relies on natural gas as a fuel source as opposed to coal. Research studies have also demonstrated decreased emissions using EAF technology. The results from a 2016 paper (Di Cecca et al. 2016) are captured in the chart below.
However, environmental footprint reductions associated with OBM are two-fold. In addition to their primary use by EAF steelmakers, they can be used as a supplementing feedstock to blast furnace steelmakers. Midrex Technologies, the design and engineering firm that is supporting development of Cliffs' HBI plant, cites that hot metal production in the blast furnace increases by 8% for each 10% increase of HBI charged into the blast furnace, as well as decreasing coke use by 7%, which in turn has the effect of lowering carbon dioxide emissions.
Steelmaking through environmentally cleaner methods is not compromising quality. The increased availability of OBM will facilitate advancement of products to complement growing sectors of the economy such as energy production (e.g. renewable energy technologies), the automotive sector (e.g. fuel-efficient and electric vehicles), and infrastructure development (e.g. energy-efficient buildings). Cliffs' HBI will enable the lifecycle production of cleaner steel and, as the quality of clean steel improves, it will enable the development of green technologies.


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September Rain
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I was just doing some spring cleaning on my Mac and came across this mix. Inspired by Alex Beroza's beautiful instrumental Improvisation on Friday.
Started in Nov08 finished in May 2011…Better late than never, I guess. Enjoy :-)
September Rain
September Rain
Unto each life a little must fall
And summer is at an end
And all world is turning grey.
I stand frozen waiting for the sun
waiting for the sun.
I remember it like yesterday
How you held my hand
Holding it tight,
Against your beating heart
And we were one,
Where do we go from here
The future seems far away
But if you were here with me
Nothing could stop us on our way
And we would be moving
Towards the sun
September Rain
Morning glories and tears like rain
I stand here lonely
Waiting for the sun again
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Are you about giving up on your restaurant business? Is your restaurant sick? Have you tried all the strategies you know, and sales keep declining every day? If this is you, and you have planned to shut down the business, wait! One more thing! Try the proven restaurant management tips in this post, but if you need more information about ideas and guidelines on how a successful restaurant in Nigeria contact Curzon & Jones for a one-hour free consultation.
Truth be told, good restaurant management tips aren't so much a novelty as it's often portrayed, albeit it requires utmost commitment, diligence, insight and understanding.
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The modern day's restaurant management tips revolve around managing the staff, the daily operation of the institution, hiring and firing, handling complaints, using the internet to promote the business, tracking sales and basic accounting.
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The secret of top hotels and restaurants in Nigeria is consistent training. Do you train your staff once and neglect the change process? Are you scared they will leave, and never want to think of training them again? Step up! As perhaps the cornerstone of your establishment, your staff will determine how fast the restaurant grows. You need to train them regularly because proper training breeds an aura of understanding amongst themselves as well as when interacting with clients. Training makes them proud of the restaurant, which invariably works even when you aren't there to monitor their performance. From the waitstaff to the house kitchen staff, each person needs to be the best at his or her job if your restaurant is going to run smoothly.
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In today's business models technology is the key. If you have not embraced it yet, you are risking your restaurant. Best tips on restaurant management emanate from technology. Try a few Free Hotel and Restaurant management software to get experience in working with technology.There are a lot of excellent Apps for the hospitality industry that can get you closer to technology and save a lot of cost for your establishment.
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From Manmohan-vintage rouble scam to Narendrabhai's 'ethical incapacities'
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Reminiscences by civil servants are often marred by the 'I' factor. The eagerness to justify their mistakes usually detracts from the credit side. Javid Chowdhury (The Insider's View-Penguin) falls outside the pattern. He does talk about the positions he held, but mostly to illustrate the wider philosophical view he presents about governance. His canvas is large and his approach analytical. This earns him the reader's trust.
He pays touching tributes to the government servants he came to admire—from Atmarambhai, the headclerk so experienced and diligent that he was known as the 'working collector', to the famous M G Pimputkar, held in awe by IAS trainees for his sense of integrity. But he also criticises the tendency among sections of the higher civil service to butter up Corporate Captains for post-retirement sinecures. He decries lobbyists for not contributing "a lawful or ethical value addition" to cases under consideration. The lobbyist operates "through a mix of trade-offs and pay-offs".
Chowdhury shares with the reader the insights he gained from his vantage position. In the notorious Jain hawala case, 62 politicians and 18 government servants were found to be receiving hawala payments on a regular basis. These were not bribes on a quid pro quo basis as many of the recipients were not in positions of power at the time. In other words, there was no evident corruption in the transactions, but there were serious violation of foreign exchange laws.
Yet the CBI pursued the cases under the Prevention of Corruption Act and the cases "were thrown out by the court at the threshold itself". Chowdhury cites provisions of the much stricter Foreign Exchange Regulation Act and asserts that prosecution under FERA would have produced immediate results. So why didn't the CBI do so? Good question.
For that matter, how many of us knew that the Indo-USSR Rupee-Rouble Trade Agreement was "the largest value foreign exchange scam using a single modus operandi that has been played out in the history of India"? It led to "the draining away of about 40 million US dollars from the country in one year".
India imported defence equipment from Russia against rupees, but under an arbitrarily denominated exchange rate. Russia built up a huge credit balance which it surreptitiously auctioned off for payment in US dollars. Officials in both countries benefited and so did the Russian government and financial fixers. The losers were Indians.
Chowdhury, who was Director of Enforcement then, proposed a simple solution to keep out the racketeers. An unusually quick reply from the Department of Revenue expressed outrage at the suggestion. Evidently, top officials were interested in the racket.
Somewhat shyly, Chowdhury records that the Rupee-Rouble Agreement was negotiated and many revisions made in the period when Manmohan Singh held a series of positions in the financial sector, from Secretary of the Department of Economic Affairs to Finance Secretary and finally Finance Minister. He makes no comment other than that the nature and size of the scam were known to the top people.
Chowdhury is a Gujarati and he has much to say about Narendra Modi's ideas and actions. He says it with his usual adherence to the facts he knew. Here's a gem. He was Secretary in the Union Health Ministry at the time of the 2002 riots. Modi did not allow the Union Health Minister to visit Shah Alam relief camp; the state health minister threatened to jump out of the car if the Central minister insisted on visiting the camp.
Providing a succinct account of the caste history of Gujarati politics, Chowdhury says that "Narendrabhai is from a sub-sect (of the OBC category) that is particularly excluded from the power structure" which makes his rise in the upper-caste oriented BJP "a freak deviation". He faults Modi for "his several ethical incapacities". But his main criticism is that Modi has little concept of the science of public administration, that his centralised model of governance will eventually leave Gujarat an administrative wasteland. In this year of election hype, who has ears to hear?


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RedShark Replay: Those watching last year's Rio 2016 Olympic coverage closely will have noticed the assembled press photographers were sporting a mix of black and white lenses. It's not just a design choice either.
One of our more unwise late night sessions watching the athletics from Rio jogged our memory of a PetaPixel story we read way back in the winter gloom about why some Canon lenses are white amidst the overwhelming sea of black barrels
This is a question that crops up every now and then in photography forums and, for a start, it turns out they're not white. While the rest of the industry might be happy to refer to them as white lenses, Canon itself refers to them as light grey or beige.
There is a good reason for the lighter colour, whatever it is, and one that stretches back to 1976 when the first Canon lenses with the 'white' barrels rolled off the production line. The white lenses are all large super-telephotos.
"Lenses contain glass elements. These expand with heat," the Canon Europe website writes helpfully. "This is not usually a problem with compact lenses − the amount of expansion is small. But large lenses contain large elements and here expansion can bring a lens close to the limits of its design tolerances. A white surface reflects sunlight, helping to keep the lens cooler."
So far so pragmatic, but over the years it has become a bit of a marketing tool too. The white lenses with their distinctive red ring are now intimately associated with Canon's professional L series. Whether they still really need to be off-white in an era of non-fluorite and less expansion-minded glass elements is open to question. And indeed the look itself is a bit of a bone of contention, with some photographers disliking their prominence and even going so far as to describe them as 'chintzy'.
But they remain seriously aspirational. PetaPixel even has a story about a Korean company that, amongst a fairly bewildering array of other services, will also give you a custom lens job and take your glass over to the white side.
There's a bit of a postscript to this as well. "Incidentally," Canon writes, "you will find that the manual focusing action of some black lenses allows focusing past its infinity setting (sometimes called over-focusing). This is also to allow for expansion. If the lens is used in hot conditions, infinity focusing will be closer to the end of the travel."
And there will certainly be some of those over the next few days in Brazil. As there will be a whole plethora of white lenses amongst the press corps.
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Kozhikode will always have a special place in the history of Kerala as it is here that Vasco-da-Gama first landed and the legendarySpice Route came into existence. This region still has a historic charm to it. Kozhikode Beach is the personification of the numerous characteristics that make Kozhikode so unique.
People flock in large numbers to view the sunset from the beach. One gets a fresh supply of seafood in the shacks that surround the place. Kallumekaya (mussels) is a local favourite. A walk to Dolphins Point at dawn ensures a meeting with playful dolphins. You are also greeted by a majestic lighthouse and two piers opening into the sea. Both have been here for over a hundred years. Children flock to Lions Park and the nearby marine water aquarium which is open on all days from 08:00 hrs to 20:00 hrs.
Kadavu Resort
Located in Kozhikode in the north of Kerala, Kadavu Resort provides a panoramic view of lush greenery and backwaters, with all modern amenities for a leisurely stay.
The 5-star hotel and resort also features an Ayurveda centre for rejuvenation programmes. Its unique and languorous backdrop makes it an idea gateway, a tranquil spot away from it all.
Kadavu is set in a sprawling 10 – acre coconut grove among swaying coconut palms, by the banks of the breathtaking Chaliyar River.
Other resorts here include Kappad Beach Resort,Hill Side Nature Resort, Hill View Valley Nature Resort, Vasco Da gama Beach Resort,Malabar Palace and many more.
Basking in the idyllic setting of the serene Arabian Sea on the west and the proud peaks of the Wayanad hills on the east, this district with the serene beaches, lush green countryside, historic sites, all combine to make Kozhikode a popular tourist destination filled with a warm ambience to fascinate a visitor.
Kozhikode District found a place in the World History with the discovery of Sea Route to India in 1498 by the Portuguese Navigator Vasco Da Gama. Vasco Da Gama landed at the Kappad sea shore with three vessels and 170 men. A monument is constucted here to commemorate the historical landing.
Kozhikode city continues to be a centre of flourishing domestic and international trade. Its contribution to all round development of the district in trade, commerce and economic development over the years is spectacular. Kozhikode city is the marketing centre for commodities like pepper coconut, coffee, rubber, lemon grass oil etc., produced in Kozhikode and the neighbouring districts of Wayanad, Malappuram and Kannur.
September to May is the recommended best time to visit, but all 365 days the city is bubbling with activities.
What to see
Beaches-Kozhikode, Beypore Museums- Pazhassirajah,Krishna Menon Waterfalls-Thusharagiri Religious stuctures-Jama-at-palli,Tali Temple Sanctuary – Kadalundi Bird Sanctury etc.
Resorts in Kozhikode to enjoy greener backwaters
Kozhikode will always have a special place in the history of Kerala as it is here that Vasco-da-Gama first landed and the legendarySpice Route came into existence. This region still has a historic charm to it. Kozhikode Beach is the personification of the numerous characteristics that make Kozhikode so unique.


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I was just snooping around the web and came across this conversation with illustrator Camilla Engman by The Little Drom Store.
when asked: "Please share with us an all time favorite Camilla Engman creation, and tell us what makes it your favorite?"
she replied: "The last one is almost always my favorite. Because it is now, where I am now and hopefully it tells me something about the future, or gives me a dream about it."
because it is now.
The response made me smile. Because it is probably something I would have said too. Because I have just completed reading 'A Tale for the Time Being' by Ruth Ozeki which had the lead character always chasing to capture the now. It is easy to answer which is the most important moment – the now or the present moment is the most important time – yet it is difficult to put into practice. how often do you find yourself constantly worrying about the future or being bothered by the past to truly be able to enjoy the present.
(and… I just lost my train of thoughts on the philosophical point I was about to make. oh well. That is no longer the now! )
"This present moment is all there is, only most of us are too preoccupied with the past and the future to notice it. Zen Buddhist practice teaches you to be aware and awake in the present moment-to wake up to your life at the very moment you are living it. This is the supapawa!"- Ruth Ozeki


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A little over a year ago, my husband and I bought our first house. The porcelain tile floor in the kitchen area had years of wax buildup with dirt and grime caked on top. We are very frugal and didn't want to spend the money for a professional to come out, so we got down on hands and knees with a non-abrasive scotch-brite pad and scrubbed with every imaginable cleaner we could find; it didn't budge.
Well this past weekend, I was cleaning my stove with EZ Off Oven Cleaner. I took the door off and laid it on the floor and sprayed it too. I noticed I got some of the EZ Off on the floor but I didn't care, what could it hurt. After I got the stove all clean, I wiped up the EZ Off over-spray on the floor and WOW, the tile looked brand new!
Hallelujah, what a great find this was. I sprayed little sections at a time with the EZ Off and let it sit 15 minutes, then wiped it up with a wet rag and now our floor looks like new. Be sure and spot test before using it on your floor. Sorry I didn't think about taking photos, I was too excited to get it all done.
By Donna Lusk from Watauga, TX
I have tile floors in my house. I noticed after cleaning them with the recommended cleaners they just didn't looked as nice as when they where brand new. I started to experiment. I found that spraying an area with 409 first, then washing made the floor look and feel cleaner. It worked great on the kitchen floor; removing grease that can't be seen but is there.
By xintexas from San antonio
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I'm looking for the most economical, easiest and best method to keep my new tile floors clean.
By Kim from Crawford, CO
I just had a tile floor installed, and my tile guy told me to just use water and vinegar, like a half a cup for a pailful of water. Not only does it clean well, but it can take up any grout residue. You should wait about a week clean your floor using vinegar, as you really want the grout to set.
In Morocco, they used soapy water and a squeegee on their floors. These were glazed tiles. If your tiles are glazed, they are the same sort of surface as dishes. Any soap will do. If they are unglazed, they will be porous, and that is a different matter.
What is the best way to clean porcelain tile flooring?
A very easy online search for "how to clean porcelain floor" produced many good replies. You can try a search yourself and this always very helpful site:
I own a house in Florida and all the floors are tiled. I have been using a steam cleaner, but they are looking a little dingy. Can anyone recommend what cleaner I can safely use on them? I would try bleach/water, but am uncertain of how much to use with a gallon bucket to do this type of floor. I don't want to disintegrate the grout nor suffer from fumes. Thanks!
Hi! Depends on what type of Tile? Find that out bc using certain substances could loosen tile floor. White Vinegar / or possibly baking soda lite scub is prob safest. Not as harsh as bleach, also after you clean you could get bucket squeeze lemon juice and water and go over again the tile for the citrus fresh fragrance plus extra clean.
Washing my kitchen tile floor always leaves it streaky. How can I stop this and make it shiny?
Streaks usually mean residue is remaining.
Try diluted white vinegar in water 1 (vinegar) to 4 (water) ratio on one tile and see how it works. Vinegar will remove residue and leave items shining. If you don't like the vinegar scent don't worry, it goes away after a few minutes.
Good Luck!
After cleaning my tiled floors with a steamer, I let them dry before walking on them. However they show shoe prints which I hate. What am I doing wrong?
By Marjorie
I've read that if this occurs, you should use a dry cloth and immediately wipe down the section of floor after you have just steamed it to prevent this .Or it could that the pads on your steamer are getting too dirty during the cleaning process and are spreading the dirt/dust/previous cleaning products etc. around the floor instead of removing them. If your floors are really dirty or may have a waxy build-up, it might be better to try mopping the floor first (yes, more work *sigh*), then steaming the floors to get them really clean. After doing these additional steps, you should be able to steam-only in no time! Good luck! I'm planning on steaming all of my tile floors this weekend for the first time ever! But I plan on mopping them first to remove excess dirt and grime. But remember to never use a sponge mop, that just pushes dirt into the grout. Luckily for me, I decided to do dark grout with all my tile. HAPPY 4th of JULY!
I have sticky glue on my bathroom tiles that has been there for a long time. It has become very hard in texure. How can I remove it?
By Olive
Try softening it with a hot blow dryer and using the edge of an old credit card to scrape it off.
How do I clean bathroom floor grout?
By Judy W.
I accidentally cleaned part of my grout when cleaning the radiators in my apartment, and discovered that it wasn't supposed to be black in between each tile. Unfortunately, that's the sort of information you can't unknow. So I was forced to go the whole bathroom. Mopping was useless.
The only thing I could find that was effective was dividing into sections and spraying with scrubbing bubbles or vim, letting it soak for a few minutes then going over the cracks with an old toothbrush. I think it took me about an hour and a bit to do the whole bathroom, although I could probably do it again in half the time now that I have the technique down. You will also want a Jay cloth and rinse bucket with hot water to rinse the toothbrush and sop up any extra water.
How do I clean the grouting in my floor tiles? My whole house is tile so I need good advice.
By Beverly S. from Mesa, AZ
It would be incredibly time-consuming considering your whole house is tile, but I've found that my make-up remover towellettes are perfect for cleaning the grout in my tile (which is only in my bathroom!). They are gentle enough for your skin so they are gentle enough for porcelin and they pick up the dirt!
I have black ceramic floor tiles in my bathroom with white marks/stains. I never had these before, but unfortunately my maid cleaned it with cleansers (Ajax) and left unsightly white stains. We used bleach, detergents, vinegar, ceramic floor cleaners, but did not erase the stains.
The tile has slightly embossed design (lepanto), this maybe the reason why the ghastly stains (or whatever caused it) stayed there. Please help! I don't want to spend money on new tiles and labor. Thank you in advance.
By Chris A.
Ok so you are having trouble with your tile leaving white marks after the maid used ajax. Well don't worry here is my solution:
Use oven cleaner on your floors as I have the same floors in my bathroom. Spray a little area to see if it works but let it set for 5 mins. Any longer will leave stains then wipe it off with a damp soft cloth and your floor should be good as new.
How do I clean tile flooring without leaving water marks?
By Sandy
Wash the floor first; rinse the floor by adding white vinegar to a bucket of water.
I have ceramic tile throughout my house which has a very dull finish. Can anyone suggest a product that may help to add any sheen or shine to it.
Call a tile expert or a home improvement store like Lowes and ask to speak to someone in flooring.
They'll be able to give you names of products that will make your tiles shine.
We have beige ceramic tile and Hawaiian punch spilled on it and was left for a while. Now it left a stain on the floor. How can we clean up the stain?
By Tanya from Vegas
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For grimy, dirty tile floors, I use oven cleaner, it is the perfect degreaser and cleaner. It is best to work in small areas at one time to get the whole job done. I first spray on the over cleaner, make sure your windows or doors are open for proper ventilation, as recommended on can. Next, I allow it to sit for a few minutes while I begin to spray another area, while area 2 is foaming, I sponge mop dry area 1 to remove foam and then rinse it with clean water to remove any left over cleanser. Move onto section 2 and start a third section and so on and so on until the entire floor is squeaky clean. The best part is the oven cleaner removes the build up without YOU doing any of the scrubbing.
By Pat from FL
Hello, just wanted to say I have also used oven cleaner for grimy soap scum build up in the shower stall and doors. Spray on, let set while you go about other things and rinse off. Worked great. (11/13/2006)
By Glenda
I am impressed with your attempt. I would be afraid that it would strip the shine from my vinyl and dull it. It seams like a very harsh chemical to use on the floor or the shower. I use Kaboom, it gets the job done in a flash just spray, wait a few seconds and rinse. (11/13/2006)
By Connie A.
So glad that someone else isn't a purist. I find it's near impossible to be, so I have to use what is available, too, and use it sparingly with wisdom. God bless you. : ) (11/13/2006)
By Lynda
I never thought of that! Great tip! My whole house is tile, ivory tile. Does this work on grout too? I'll give it a try. I have just started using oven cleaner on clothes and it works wonderfully. (11/14/2006)
By Jean in GA.
I'll try the oven cleaner for the gooey stuff on my tile floor. Thanks! I always get oven cleaner off surfaces with vinegar and water. Works great, and leaves a clean scent. (11/01/2008)
By barbara
I just put in tile floors in both of our bathrooms. I am having a really hard time finding something to clean them. Each bath only has about 12 one foot tiles so I don't want to fix big mop bucket full of something. Any one have any inexpensive ideas?
Sheri from CA
We use the Cuban Mop: PVC pole (or even a regular swiffer) and wet a towel (or dishcloth for swiffer) with hot water. Spray solution on floor (or onto the cloth if you use a harsh chem.) Just push along like a regular mop once around, then flip over to the clean side and go through again...then throw the cloth in the washing machine. Voila! My MIL uses white vinegar (straight) on her tiles, since she has dogs. The PVC contraption (a T shape) is nicer because you wrap the towel on it, and with the arms you can reach into amazing crevices! We call it cuban mop because my DH is half and all the ladies in his neighborhood (and family) used only this for the cleanest floors. You can pick up towels at the thrift store if you don't have any old ones, and it really shines up and cleans so much better than sponge mops! (08/08/2006)
By Kelly
Small basin, a sponge mop hot water and vinegar. I worked for a tile company and they told me hot water and vinegar is about the only thing that will not ruin your grout. Then rinse the mop and do it with clean water. That should do the trick.
By Laura
I keep spray bottles handy. I personally keep a solution of pine sol and water in one, and vinegar and water in another. Depending on what you use on your tiles (whether they're ceramic or the vinyl type, ) you could just spray the floor with the cleaner of your choice. I do this for my kitchen floor, then go over it with a damp mop. You could use a bucket (it wouldn't need to be full if you only have a small area), of clean water to "rinse" it with. I keep old dry towels to use to dry the floor, and in no time I'm done. (08/09/2006)
By Sharon Baker
I have a small house and only the tiny bathroom and tiny kitchen is tiled. So rather than waste water and products when mopping - I use the bath tub! I just let a couple of inches of water fill into the bath, add the cleaner and then mop both areas (they are near each other) No fuss, no muss! (08/09/2006)
By Kate Page
I am Australian so not sure if you can get eucalyptus oil or if it is expensive. What I do for the whole house most of the time and especially for small areas is fill a 1 litre spray bottle with 2 capfuls of eucalyptus oil(fill cap on eucalyptus bottle and pour into spray bottle),fill with water. Wet your mop head under tap.spray eucalyptus onto tiles and mop with damp mop (08/10/2006)
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Yesterday I finished a half marathon.
I plan to have a full "race report" coming soon. I'm kind of hoping for more pictures, first.
In related news, I contacted the folks at Four Bridges Half Marathon and was able to confirm that the road won't open up and swallow me whole if I don't get through the finish line before "course closure".
Good to know.
I can't wait!


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This low-fat version of a popular Texas stew is a favorite among Becky McKinley's family and friends. For added panache, serve it in bread bowls, as Becky does.
How to Make It
Step 1
Combine the first 5 ingredients in a Dutch oven. Bring to a boil; cook for 10 minutes. Remove from heat. Remove chicken from broth; remove chicken from bones, discarding bones. Cut meat into bite-size pieces; return to broth. Discard bay leaves.
Step 2
Add potato and next 9 ingredients (potato through tomatoes and chiles) to broth. Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer 50 minutes or until potato is done. Remove from heat; stir in milk. Ladle soup into individual bowls, and sprinkle with cheese.


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From: Prof. Rongning Wu, Paul H. Chook Department of Information Systems and Statistics
Title: How Predictable is the Spread of Information?
Presenter: Jake Hofman, Senior Researcher, Microsoft Research in New York City
Date/Time: Tuesday, Oct. 10, 2017 @ 12:30pm-1:45pm
Location: NVC 11-217, ISS Conference Room
Abstract: How does information spread in online social networks, and how predictable are online information diffusion events? Despite a great deal of existing research on modeling information diffusion and predicting "success" of content in social systems, these questions have remained largely unanswered for a variety of reasons, ranging from the inability to observe most word-of-mouth communication to difficulties in precisely and consistently formalizing different notions of success. This talk will attempt to shed light on these questions through an empirical analysis of billions of diffusion events under one simple but unified framework. We will show that even though information diffusion patterns exhibit stable regularities in the aggregate, it remains surprisingly difficult to predict the success of any particular individual or single piece of content in an online social network, with our best performing models explaining only half of the empirical variance in outcomes. We conclude by exploring this limit theoretically through a series of simulations that suggest that it is the diffusion process itself, rather than our ability to estimate or model it, that is responsible for this unpredictability.
Rongning Wu
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Tell State Climatologists What Weather Info You Need
Short-term weather and longer term climate data are an integral part of agricultural production in Nebraska, for both crop and livestock producers.
Soil temperatures can guide planting and fertilizer applications and precipitation and crop water use data can guide irrigation applications for optimal "crop for drop." Another tool alerts livestock producers to when critical conditions might endanger animal health. Tools can also estimate plant growth stage and the likelihood plants will reach maturity before the first historical fall freeze for a given area. They can estimate temperature-based insect development (see common stalk borer forecast) and predict scouting and treatment windows or forecast periods conducive to increased outbreaks of plant disease.
These are a few examples of the weather and climate data currently being used by Nebraska agricultural producers. Now the newly created Nebraska State Climate Office wants to know what other weather/climate tools you could use to better manage your crop and livestock operations. They are prioritizing projects and seeking your input through a short online survey that will be open until March 31.
For a sampling of Nebraska weather tools, visit the CropWatch Weather page.


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With a new year upon us, it's time for a heartfelt thanks to our passionate winemakers.
Located south-west of Zaragoza in Aragón, Pago Aylés started as an agri-food project in 1994 when the estate was acquired by the present owners. They purchased several contiguous properties that had belonged to the clergy and the nobility since the Middle Ages, thus becoming one of the biggest privately-owned estates in the Aragón region (north eastern Spain). The property whose perimeter is fenced to meet Pago regulations, now exceeds 3,100 hectares.
Pago Aylés is not only a winery; it is a well-defined territory where nature and wine coexist in a very peculiar way. It has its own characteristics that differentiate and distinguish it from other surrounding estates. Thanks to the breeding and restocking of native endangered species, the European Union has the estate in the Natura 2000 network as a Special Protection Area for Birds (ZEPA in Spanish).
The holistic approach to vine growing and grape production has always been much more than a production process. The management of operations and wine production aim to blend traditional cultural practice, the landscape, the flora and fauna that shape these lands giving fruition to such excellent and original wines.
The vineyards have a unique location as they are boxed in between the northern border of the Sistema Ibérico and to the north, the Ebro river and the Desierto de los Monegros.
Because of the geographical location, the climate at Pago Aylés is also rather unique and differs from the rest of the region. With an average annual rainfall of 350 mm (in comparison, a desert is defined at 250 mm maximum annually while Bordeaux receives 945 mm annually), the region is defined as having a continental climate with extreme temperatures which reach 38ºC in summer and fall to -8ºC in winter. The very cold wind coming from the north helps to keep the humidity low and the vine rather healthy.
Unfortunately, this also means that grape growers and farmers must fight against hail, strong winds and excessive summer heat. In addition, drought can affect the size of crops. The temperature contrasts between day and night (diurnal variation) help to give the grapes their characteristic intense flavor. The night harvesting helps retain a good acidity, especially that the design of the property allows to bring the grapes inside the winery in less than 15 minutes after harvesting.
Given the harsh, albeit cooler conditions due to higher altitude (500m), dominant winds from the adjacent Mount San Pablo, not much grows without irrigation even with the nearby Ebro river. To palliate the hydric deficit that commonly affects this area, two huge rain water retention basins have been built. One of the pictures shows the extensive damage caused by hail where the tarp or membrane must be replaced.
With the unique terroir of the property and a desire to raise the bar, the Ramón family decided to commission a geographical and zoning study to the Polytechnic University of Madrid and another report from the University of Zaragoza in order to determine if the winery would meet the laws introduced in 2003 ("Ley 24/2003") that defined the concept of a Vino de Pago, or Estate Wine.
Those so-called Pago wines take their name because they belong to a delimited enclave -a "Pago"- whose soils and climate have their own characteristics that differentiate them from other adjacent properties. Pago Aylés obtained its designation in 2010. Ever since, it had to adhere to strict criteria in order to maintain its designation.
Here is an excerpt of those criteria included in the publicly available terms and conditions set out by the Spanish Ministry of Agriculture:
Some of these parameters might sound esoteric, so in comparison, most French AOC define the maximum production allowed in the range of 35 et 60 hl/ha. In champagne, the yield tends to vary between 10,000 and 13,000 kg/ha.
For Pago Aylés, the clay and calcareous (limestone) soil where Pago vines are grown differs significantly from what is found in other areas in the Cariñena region, enough that only a portion of the domain's 80 hectares where vine is cultivated obtained the Pago designation. The Ministry actually defined the list of plots that meet the criteria and revisits the list frequently. The age of the vines (25-80 years old) and the valley climate are contributing factors to the quality of the wines produced at the estate.
At Pago Aylés, nature decides if the harvest will be better than the last, but everything has been done to ensure the terroir is allowed to express its full potential, including the use of pheromones to manage insect population, and most importantly, having banned the use of herbicides and pesticides.
I don't know about you, but I feel like opening a bottle right now.
When we talk about scores in Quebec, that's usually what we talk about: Hockey. Wine lovers also have a tendency to talk about scores. Scores are far from perfect. I'm not particularly keen on wine scores since they tend to be reducing the complex appreciation of wine to something very pragmatic, losing all feeling or emotions about a beverage meant to be enjoyed. On the flip side, I do agree with Jacques Benoit's view that it gives an instant appreciation… as long as the reader knows the scale of the critic. I don't mean if 17 is 17/20 vs. 17/100, but rather, what does a 17/20 for Mrs. Robinson equate to when reading Tim Atkin's reviews that are on a 100-point scale?
Many wine writers have addressed this issue in the past and some, quite eloquently. Some even wrote books about the subject which has fueled discussions for a long time. I included some references below.
What else gets to me? I'm not particularly keen on lengthy detailed descriptions either. It drives me nuts to read about some of the descriptions, because I simply cannot relate to them. It's a valid exercise but up to a point. Taken out of context, it reads like an inventory or a shopping list. When it comes to food and wine pairings, that's something I won't write about either although we could talk about it at length. It's a challenge I particularly enjoy and that I'm not so bad at (ask Marie-Claude). It makes sense if the dish is the focal point of the discussion about wine pairing, not the other way around. I find it boring in writing, and too limiting and futile if initiated from the wine as there are too many factors involved (cooking method, preparation, condiments, accompanying ingredients, etc.) to make a potentially interesting pairing into a real miss.
Now that I represent wineries, I'm facing a challenge. How do I convince you, the buyer, that I picked great wines? I'm quite flattered by the trust my friends put into my wine selections, but there must be more than trust involved. Unfortunately, the third-party validation comes from the score. So, in all fairness to those who are wine critics and do this for a living because they are experienced and mostly, credible enough to be read time and time again, I will give them exposure and will share what they think, word for word… or score for score. I won't translate their opinion either. Keep in mind, not all scores are created equal. Yet, if everybody seems to agree it a great wine, it is.
Here are a couple of reviews that recently stood out for Bodegas Bhilar.
Wine Spectator reviews of white Spanish wines, March 2017
BODEGAS BHILAR (Rioja White) Terca 2010 Score: 93
This distinctive white is rich and muscular, with light tannins and orange peel acidity supporting dried pear, blanched almond, tarragon and tea flavors. A powerful version of the traditional style. Drink now through 2022. 90 cases made. (Thomas Matthews)
Note: There are 24 bottles of Terca arriving in Quebec by July. You might want to reserve a few….
DSG VINEYARDS (Rioja White) Phincas Thousand Mils 2011 Score: 93
This forceful white shows grip and depth. Honeysuckle, orange peel and vanilla notes frame pear, tarragon and marzipan flavors, with floral and spice details on the finish. Firm acidity and light tannins lend this a muscular structure. Distinctive. Viura, Garnacha Blanca and Malvasia. Drink now through 2021. 90 cases made. (Thomas Matthews)
Note: There were only 24 bottles left of Thousand Mils, so I had Melanie promise she would keep a couple of bottles for my next visit at the winery. Once the next vintage is ready, I promise I will order some. For me anyway…
Some links for your enjoyment:
La notation, lancinante question (Jacques Benoit; 2015-10-27)
Scoring wines: does it measure up? (Jamie Goode)
A Pragmatic Approach to Using Wine Ratings (Wine Folly; 2014-08-18)
When It Comes To Wine, What's The Point Of Points? (Chicagoist; 2014-06-06)
Our first order:
101 cases of 6 bottles
6 cases of 12 bottles
12 magnums
A total of 690 bottles of which more than half have been reserved!
Did you reserve yours?
Our order form is here!
In his latest Special Report on Rioja where Tim Atkin does a very thorough review of the region, David Sampedro's wines (Bodegas Bhilar) are real stand outs.
Selected as part of the White Wine of the Year: Terca 2010, Bodegas Bhilar
The list of wines from Bodegas Bhilar will soon be updated to reflect Tim Atkin's reviews.
Call it experience… estimating the wine selling price with using the SAQ calculator tool is more guessing that anything else. This tool takes into consideration the exchange rate, transport, case format, alcohol percentage, location of the winery, etc.
The good news is that newbie here overestimated the price. Yep, you read well… when does it happen these days that people tell you it will be cheaper than planned. Think about this next time you pick up your new car.
Differences are rather important:
A: 21.50$ vs estimated 24.50$; E: 26.25$ vs estimated 34.50$; Très de 3000: 38.50$ vs estimated 53.00$; etc.
Next time, it will be closer to reality!
barbuVINS is proud to announce its partnership with Bodegas Bhilar, located in Elvillar (Álava province, Spain).
This gem is owned by the dynamic duo of David Sampedro and Melanie Hickman. They make wines that are extremely respectful of nature and express the terroir beautifully. All their plots are either in biodynamic conversion or are have already been managed using biodynamic farming for several years. The first order is being prepared. We just can't wait!


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A bad day in the stock market turned into one of the most terrifying moments in Wall Street history yesterday with a brief, 1,000-point plunge that recalled the panic of 2008.
A bad day in the stock market turned into one of the most terrifying moments in Wall Street history yesterday with a brief, 1,000-point plunge that recalled the panic of 2008.
It lasted just 16 minutes but left Wall Street experts and ordinary investors alike struggling to come to grips with what had happened - and fearful of where the markets might go from here.
At least part of the sell-off appeared to be linked to trader error, perhaps an incorrect order routed through one of the nation's exchanges. Many trades during this period might be reversed so investors do not lose money on questionable transactions.
But the speed and scale of the plunge - it was the largest intraday decline on record - seemed to feed fears that the financial troubles gripping Europe were at last reaching across the Atlantic.
Traders struggled to keep up as the Dow Jones industrial average fell 1,000 points shortly after 2:30p.m. Cincinnati-based Procter & Gamble plunged to $39.37 a share from more than $60 within minutes.
But the market rebounded, also in a matter of minutes, ending down 347.80, or 3.2 percent, at 10,520.32. The Standard & Poor's 500-stock index dropped 37.75 points, or 3.24percent, to close at 1,128.15, and the Nasdaq was down 82.65 points, or 3.44 percent, at 2,319.64.
P&G rallied to close down only $1.41.
But up and down Wall Street, and across the nation, many investors were dumbstruck. Experts groped for explanations as blue-chip stocks such as P&G, Philip Morris and Accenture plunged. At one point, Accenture fell more than 90 percent to a penny.
"Today caused me to fall out of my chair at one point. It felt like we lost control," said Jack Ablin, chief investment officer at Harris Private Bank in Chicago.
The crisis in Greece, high-speed computer-program trading, the debate over regulatory reform in Washington, talk of errant trades - all were pointed to as possible catalysts. But most agreed the plunge would not have been nearly as bad if the markets had not been on edge already over the debt crisis in Europe.
Federal officials fielded rumors that the culprit was a single stock, a single institution or an execution system. One rumor was that a trader at Citigroup had accidentally entered a $16billion trade that should have been $16 million in shares of P&G.
Citigroup quickly denied responsibility.
"At this point we have no evidence that Citi was involved in any erroneous transaction," said Stephen Cohen, a Citi spokesman.
The New York Stock Exchange said that it had safeguards in place that slowed and then fully stopped trading in P&G for 90 seconds as the stock collapsed. But during that stoppage, trading moved to other exchanges, including the Nasdaq market.
Such a drop in a stock's price might have been enough to trigger "sell" orders across the market.
What happens to the day's market losers will depend on what the cause was and whether it can be identified. That's a question for the Securities and Exchange Commission, which said in a statement that it would "review the unusual trading activity that took place briefly this afternoon."
What happens today is unknown, but early today, the Asian stock markets plunged in early trading. Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225 stock average, for example, dropped 396.48 points, or 3.7 percent, to 10,299.21.
Yesterday immediately revived memories of the market collapse that began in September 2008 after the failure of brokerage Lehman Bros. caused the global financial system to seize up.
"People are terrified. They're saying, 'I don't want to go through another Lehman crisis,'" said David Kotok, head of investment company Cumberland Advisors in Vineland, N.J.
Nasdaq issued a statement two hours after the market closed saying it was canceling trades that were executed between 2:40 p.m. and 3p.m. that it called clearly erroneous.
The NYSE said it doesn't expect to cancel any trades.
Whatever started the selloff, automated computer trading intensified the losses. The selling only led to more selling as tried to limit their losses.
"I think the machines just took over. There's not a lot of human interaction," said Charlie Smith, chief investment officer at Fort Pitt Capital Group.
"Once it gets going it has a mind of its own, like a wild animal," Bill Strazzullo, a veteran trader at Bell Curve Trading in Freehold, N.J., said of automated programs.
Information from the Los Angeles Times and the Associated Press was included in this story.


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Daily Draw: Etruscan Tarot ~ Page of Wand
"hunter trying to catch bird" Minetti
Big baton small man?
Big man small bow?
Small bird, good luck with either.
How often are our tools the wrong size for the job?
How often are we the hammer, how often the nail?
I wish the bird safe journey, don't want anyone to starve.
We live a life of conundrums
Tiny avian dinosaur is actually medium lizard
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I did manage to get another Coldfire Dragon with some decent stats however. My Couch Potatoes have been harvested twice since my last lot of pet training so I had around 30 or so Megas. I trained to teen and wasn't disappointed!
I kept up the Megas and maze game and again wasn't disappointed when Jackson hit adult!
If again I get something good at ancient then we may have a little renaming to do...
Until next time!


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How Important is Furniture for a House
Updated on 2018-10-14
The importance of furniture is felt by everyone. One of the things that complete one's house is furniture. These live load elements become a necessity and rather the most crucial part of designing an interior space. The evolution of furniture from their basic utility to them being a luxury symbol and their beautiful designs are taking a leap in today's world. Furniture brings about changes in the space and its functionality. The range, variety of designs and type of furniture are making every dead and dull area a lively experience.
We bring to you ways showing the importance of furniture in designing and styling a house.
1. Enhances the space
The most integral part of house interiors is the presence and mobility of furniture. The wide-ranging variety of furniture from chairs, tables, beds and their further type divisions bring out the overall attire of your house. The grace and beauty of the house are complete with the placement of furniture as a part of the décor or either as a utility.
Here, we share a beautiful design inspiration on Add Charm To Your Home With Different Style Of Furniture
2. Well Equipped
The presence of furniture in the house makes your house a substantial and functional unit. The wide range and further variety of each furniture category gives a meaning to your house decor and makes the spaces well equipped and stocked. Even, it comes out more intact and impressive.
3. Comfort at its best
Furniture makes your life easier and provides you with warmth in the house. The presence of furniture gives you an ease of mind towards the utility and styling, hence a peaceful and at ease experience as a whole.
4. Purpose of Utility
The endless categories of furniture make us want more to our endless utility and comfort. Tables ranging from center tables to coffee tables are picked up for their specific purpose and utility. Similarly for chairs and beds ranging from dining chairs, armchairs, office chairs, sofa cum bed, bunk beds, king-queen size bed configurations open up a purpose of utility list for us to choose from.
Also, Take a read to Add Class, Style & Utility To Your Bedroom With Gorgeously Finished Furniture
5. Visual weight
The furniture provides us with a balanced view of the entire space. The heights, volumes and shapes give us a vision and experience around the house. The furniture gives mediums to looks upon to in terms of the weight, mass and quantity of the products.
Of course. Furniture plays a vital role. Read our another design inspiration to know more about Sit And Enjoy, Beautiful Furniture To Bring Class To Any Home
6. Covers up
Furniture turns an empty built structure into a complete house with its presence. The walled area comes across as boring and empty but furniture takes up spaces of the house and covers them up leaving a complete and full of life house ambiance.
7. Circulation and flow of space
The movement along the furniture placement throughout the house somehow divides the space categories, hence defining areas. The furniture ensures a flow of space with its placement in terms of the arrangements and utility areas. Whether it is movement around the grouped gathered furniture set up or individually laid down furniture gives enough seating, standing and space idea.
Do read this to know more about different style of furniture A Comparative Analysis Between Modern, Contemporary and Traditional Furniture
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Sun's procedure for chronic type A aortic dissection: total arch replacement using a tetrafurcate graft with stented elephant trunk implantation
The Sun's procedure is a surgical technique that integrates total arch replacement using a tetrafurcated graft with implantation of a special stented graft in the descending aorta, as a treatment option for extensive dissections or aneurysms involving the ascending aorta, aortic arch and descending aorta (1-3). To illustrate our technique for performing the Sun's procedure (1,2), we present a video of this approach in a 38-year-old man with chronic type A aortic dissection (Video 1).
Clinical vignette
The patient had a history of hypertension for twenty years and experienced an episode of chest and flank pain after exertion one year ago. Transthoracic echocardiogram detected dilated ascending aorta, aortic arch and descending aorta, as well as intimal flaps in the ascending aorta, and a dilated aortic root with severe regurgitation. Computed tomographic angiogram confirmed a chronic type A dissection, with the intimal tear in the ascending aorta, extending distally to the right iliac artery, and the arch vessels involved. Of note, the innominate artery was both aneurysmal and dissected for the entire length extending to the level of bifurcation. There was also a coronary anomaly, in which the left and right coronary arteries arose from the left coronary sinus. Considering the complex pathology of arch vessel involvement, innominate artery aneurysm, aortic root dilation with severe regurgitation and coronary artery anomaly, we decided to perform the Sun's procedure, in combination with composite root replacement with a mechanical valved conduit.
Surgical techniques
The patient was placed in supine position. After induction of general anesthesia, the procedure was performed through a full median sternotomy, under cardiopulmonary bypass (CBP) with moderate hypothermic circulatory arrest at 25 °C, right axillary artery cannulation for CBP and selective antegrade cerebral perfusion.
Upon entry into the pericardium, the three arch vessels were exposed and surrounded. CPB was instituted through axillary artery cannulation and the right atrium, with left heart venting from the right superior pulmonary vein. The ascending aorta was clamped and opened longitudinally, where both the left and right coronary arteries were found to originate separately from the left coronary sinus. After cold blood cardioplegia was given, the free intimal flaps and aortic leaflets were resected and subsequently a valved conduit was sewn to the aortic annulus with a 3-0 running prolene suture. A big opening was made into the side of the graft for anastomosing the left and right coronary ostia, which was done by inclusion. When the patient was cooled to 25 °C, the aortic clamp was removed and bypass was now restricted to the axillary artery at 5 mL/kg/min. The arch vessels were clamped separately, selective cerebral perfusion was started, then the aortic arch was opened longitudinally. The left carotid artery was transected at its origin from the arch. The aortic arch was transected between the left carotid artery and the left subclavian artery, which was transected 5 mm distal to its origin from the arch. The aneurysmal and dissected innominate artery was transected at its origins from the aortic arch.
As the initial step of Sun's procedure, the special stent graft was inserted into the descending aorta and deployed, taking only an instant and often in a matter of seconds.
Subsequently, the proximal sewing curtain of the stent graft was retrieved and exposed, and distal anastomosis was performed between the proximal end of the stent graft and a new 4-branched Dacron graft, which would be the new aortic arch, incorporating the wall of the aorta. At this point, distal perfusion was begun through the perfusion limb of the 4-branched graft, thus restoring lower body flow. Next, the left carotid artery was anastomosed to the second 8 mm arch branches from the graft in an end-to-end fashion. Now, rewarming was begun and left carotid artery was opened to flow after deairing.
The following steps were different from our routine sequence of anastomosis because the innominate artery was aneurysmal and dissected. The clamp on the innominate artery was moved upwards and the bifurcation was clamped, in order to enable complete resection of the innominate aneurysm and construction of the anastomosis. Cerebral perfusion at this stage was maintained only through the left carotid artery. After the innominate artery was anastomosed to the 1 cm arch limb of the 4-branced graft, it was opened to flow shortly after deairing, and bilateral cerebral perfusion was restored at this point. Then, proximal anastomosis was constructed by suturing the 4-branched graft to the distal end of the valved conduit. The proximal anastomosis was then constructed by suturing the 4-branched graft to the distal end of the valved conduit. The ascending aorta was now thoroughly deaired and unclamped, and the heart resumed beating. Finally, the left subclavian artery was anastomosed to the right 8 mm arch branch of the 4-branched graft.
The residual aortic tissues were approximated to cover the surgical site and to create a Cabrol fistula from the graft space to the right atrium. The extra perfusion limb of the four-branched graft was cut and oversewn, followed by weaning of the patient from CPB. Protamine was administered and the procedure was completed in a routine fashion. The patient had an uneventful recovery and was discharged 12 days postoperatively.
As of June 2013, our team has performed the Sun's procedure for 1,092 patients and achieved favorable early and late results (2-5). The overall in-hospital mortality rate was 6.27% (7.98% in emergent or urgent versus 3.98% in elective cases), and the incidence of a second-stage procedure was 4% (4,5). At 42±18 months, complete thrombus formation around the stented graft was observed in 93% of patients with type A aortic dissection, extending to the diaphragmatic level in 70% (4). Our outcome is better than most contemporary reports.
Since its introduction, the indications of Sun's procedure have evolved considerably (3). Currently, this procedure is chiefly indicated in extensive dilating pathologies involving the ascending aorta, aortic arch and descending aorta (1,2). The Sun's procedure is now becoming increasingly widely applied globally, and "may become the next standard treatment in patients with type A aortic dissection involving repair of the aortic arch" (1,2,4).
Disclosure: The authors declare no conflict of interest.
- Ma WG, Zheng J, Liu YM, et al. Dr. Sun's procedure for type A aortic dissection: total arch replacement using tetrafurcate graft with stented elephant trunk implantation. Aorta 2013;1:59-64.
- Ma WG, Zhu JM, Zheng J, et al. Sun's procedure for complex aortic arch repair: total arch replacement using tetrafurcate graft with stented elephant trunk implantation. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2013;2:642-8.
- Liu ZG, Sun LZ, Chang Q, et al. Should the "elephant trunk" be skeletonized? Total arch replacement combined with stented elephant trunk implantation for Stanford type A aortic dissection. J Thorac Cardiovasc Surg 2006;131:107-13. [PubMed]
- Sun L, Qi R, Zhu J, et al. Total arch replacement combined with stented elephant trunk implantation: a new "standard" therapy for type a dissection involving repair of the aortic arch? Circulation 2011;123:971-8. [PubMed]
- Ma WG, Zheng J, Dong SB, et al. Sun's procedure of total arch replacement using a tetrafurcated graft with stented elephant trunk implantation: analysis of early outcome in 398 patients with acute type A aortic dissection. Ann Cardiothorac Surg 2013;2:621-8.


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Race Preview: 2018 Canby Dahlia Run
The 10K run/walk will feature a course on the old logging road right from the start, with the first hill at mile 1.5. Farm houses, wheat fields throughout the course will let participants know, "we are definitely not in Portland, anymore". There is another memorable hill appearing at the halfway mark, but don't worry, there will be many water stations and volunteers along the course. The best part of the 10K run/walk course is the downhill finish!
The half marathon course will not disappoint, as participants will be running through the dahlia fields (it does not get any more beautiful than that!). The course will feature spectacular views of wooded forests, golf courses, quaint residential streets and the Willamette River. It will also have some hills (thankfully short, but steep nonetheless). There will also be many volunteers along the course, with plenty of water offered. This race will also feature a 1/4 downhill sprint finish.
Participants of the 10K and half marathon will all receive a finisher medal and a fresh cut dahlia when crossing the finish line. Top finishers for the top three males and females of each age group of ten year age brackets, will also be given awards.
For more information regarding the Dahlia Run, see the event's Facebook page.
When: Saturday, August 25th; 7:00 am
Where: 2350 SE Territorial Rd, Canby, OR
What: 10k, half marathon
Registration: Online here
Price: Half – $55; 10k – $45
Registration includes: Pre-post race festivities, Uberthons chip timing, water/aid stations, finisher's medal and dahlia, awards.
Packet Pickup: Friday, August 24th from 2:30 – 6:30pm; Day of race from 6:00am – 6:45am at 2350 SE Territorial Rd, Canby, Oregon 97013


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Boundless opportunities: a master at what you do, an exceptional global leader impacting lives; perhaps a great partner to someone, a giver of hope to a somewhat despairing world, an awesome friend come rain or sunshine or a globe-trotting and record-breaking musician. What do you see in yourself?
Everytime I stare at myself I see endless possibilities, though my vision is sometimes blurred by the difficulties I face daily. Reality. Then again, who said it's gon' be easy?
Challenges persist, taking re-routes becomes a necessity. A breathtaking journey's never a straight line. Amid all of these challenges, I stare at myself and see amazing things.
I see — albeit some only in my head for now — a close-knit family, wonderful friends, positive impact in society, significance, globe-trotting, I see self as a business, man! I proceed to stare and see … man, son, brother, friend, uncle, exceptional communicator, enterprising human being, a household name, hope, love and sincerity on two legs, an overall lover of all things awesome.
Though even with a positive mindset creeps in a pinch of self-doubt at times. The following is what I've realised from conversations with fellow young people and my observations of them — especially in the townships and ones from disadvantaged backgrounds. We live as if we'll get another chance to live once we pass on, we're forever tip-toeing around — never in charge. Or we are, occasionally though. All this is as a result of where we're born and bred and more essentially, what we fill our minds with — and many other factors. We're never satisfied with running in our own lane, we'd rather keep up with the proverbial Jones's.
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To turn your life around, initially you don't need deep pockets, contrary to popular belief. It's just for you to get your mind right. Don't race with others, life ain't a sprint but a marathon (I'm certain you've heard that one before). Shun being cool according to other people's terms — it's your life! So ultimately, in your life, make vision trend. Hashtag I SEE AMAZING THINGS. Hashtag POSSIBILITIES. Hashtag GREATNESS. Hashtag I AM AWESOME.
Here's the thing, or as Xhosa-speaking folk would have it: nans' into, Despite the architecture of my current circumstances, I always stare at myself and see amazing things. Do you?


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150,000 patients with resolved AF 'should still be on anticoagulation'
Nearly 150,000 patients who have had their AF resolved remain at a high risk of stroke and should still be treated with anticoagulants, researchers have said.
A study in the BMJ has found that patients with AF marked as 'resolved' had a 45% increased risk of suffering a stroke when compared with patients without any history of AF.
The researchers have called for action to be taken to change QOF and include patients with resolved AF.
The research looked at records from a UK primary care database for just over 11,000 patients with a 'resolved AF' code and compared them to around 22,000 controls who did not have AF.
The analysis excluded patients with resolved AF who went on to have a record of 'recurrent' AF at a later stage.
Absolute incidence rates for stroke or TIA were 12.1 per 1,000 person years for those with resolved AF, and 7.4 per 1,000 person years for patients without AF.
The researchers suggested in the paper that the findings of the study have important implications for national guidelines.
They said: 'Patients with a diagnosis of resolved atrial fibrillation have increased as a proportion of patients with atrial fibrillation. These patients would benefit from continued anticoagulant prophylaxis, but treatment rates in this group are extremely low. It is recommended that national and international guidelines are updated to advocate continued use of anticoagulant treatment in patients with resolved atrial fibrillation.'
Study author Professor Tom Marshall, professor of public health and primary care at the University of Birmingham, told Pulse that according to the research 'the most recent estimate is that 10.5% of AF patients have an "AF resolved" code'.
He said: 'Public Health England estimate there are about 1.4 million patients with AF so this means about 147,000 have "AF resolved" codes.'
He added: 'The problem is that 'AF resolved' means that patients are no longer followed up and within three months 90% have stopped treatment.
'The simplest solution would be for GPs to identify patients with "AF resolved" codes, offer them anticoagulants again and put them back on the AF register for follow up and ongoing anticoagulation.
'But this also needs action to change QOF because QOF does not include patients with "AF resolved". This is not anybody's fault. Until our paper was published we didn't realise that patients with an "AF resolved" code were still at the same risk of stroke.'
However, this comes as QOF is under review by NHS England and GP leaders with the framework looking set to be slashed back to just 3-4% of practice income.
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Many patients with "resolved" AF simply don't want warfarin/DOAC, even when the stroke vs bleeding risk is explained to them, especially those with low CHADSVasc scores (usually the younger ones). It should always be an informed choice by the patient, not forced on them by QOF. (which is due to be heavily pruned any way, can't see them adding new indicators)