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A is for Angel One. Home to a matriarchal society of humans.
B is for Barry. Barry Waddle. Dealer in kevas and trillium. In reality a surgically-altered Klingon named Arne Darvin.
C is for Chang. One-eyed Klingon bastard.
D is for Dimorus, world of rodent things that threw poison darts.
E is for Excalbians. Smokin!
F is for Ferengi Tooth Sharpener. All Quark had when he was a kid was a cheap wooden chew stick.
G is for Gav. Tellarite pig.
H is for holograms. AKA photonic lifeforms. My holodeck stripper shouldn't be able to petition for her rights.
I is for IDIC. Infinite Diversity in Infinite Combinations.
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Bakersfield boy faced brain surgeries with no fear thanks to a special friend
Jacob Vigil braves tumor surgeries with Siren toy
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. - A young Bakersfield boy faced multiple brain surgeries, but he faced them with a loyal friend by his side.
Jacob Vigil met Siren the Rescue Dog, the mascot of Hall Ambulance Service, when he was 4 years old.
Jacob's parents noticed him having problems standing, and was diagnosed with a tumor on his brain. An ambulance took him to a Los Angeles Hospital. The ambulance crew presented him with a little stuffed toy, Siren, which Jacob renamed Rocky.
Rocky stayed with Jacob through many surgeries.
In May, Jacob left Rocky at a location unknown. Jacob was devastated without Rocky.
Jacob's family reached out to Hall Ambulance, and the costumed mascot, Siren the Rescue Dog presented Jacob with another stuffed toy.
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Mongolian Minister of Industry and Agriculture and His Party Arrive
| Pyongyang, March 31 (KCNA) -- Minister of Industry and Agriculture Khaltmaa Battulga who is chairman of the Mongolian side to the Inter-governmental Committee for Consultation in Economy, Trade, Science and Technology between the DPRK and Mongolia, and his party arrived here on Monday.
The government of the DPRK arranged a reception for the Mongolian VIPs that day.
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Chargers Insider: Protect Rivers or trade him
It sounds like we differ on the grain of the pew but that Telesco and I are in the same church.
Telesco is new, so I don't expect him to know I believe Rivers makes the grass around him grow better. I will be saddened if he ever plays for another team.
But I'd at least respect a bold move if that's the decision they made. I'm tired of seeing Rivers' ability and leadership wasted.
Some things have gotten into Rivers' head, and he needs to make better decisions. Sure.
But what has happened the past two seasons has much more to do with the offensive line (and at times the running back and the receivers) than it does with Rivers.
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Top 5 Survivor Series PPV Matches
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This top 5 list is based on quality, not historic value, Dont get me wrong Historic value means alot but im not gonna put Undertakers debut on here cause it made history but the match was medicore at best and The Bret Hart Screw job match just cause the screw job ending made history... This is the Top 5 best matches from Survivor series.
You be shocked to see that all of these matches are singles matches cause even though Elimination Survivor series matchs are interesting they are alot like the Royal Rumble, they are more of a gimmick and oftern lack in quality. Personally i love the 4 on 4 or 5 on 5 Elimination matches cause it is something different but this is best matches and quality and what I think are the Best matches and the top 5 matches are all singles matches, If I was to do Top 10 then yes they be plenty of traditional Survivor Series matches but im only doing the top 5.
No elimination chamber matches.
5. Bret Hart vs Bob Backlund WWF Champship Survivor Series 1994.
This video link above is the match in its entirety and its Good quality so please check it out if you havent seen it.... at 44 mins this match is very long winded and a slower pace than some are use too. but its still has some great wrestling and story telling and shows just how Bret Hart could work with Anybody no matter from what era they are from or what style they use. Its a Really Good match, its a little too old School for some. but a true Wrestling fan can enjoy this match, at time it is a little boring cause the lenth of the match and Backlunds older style of Wrestling.
Besides some the the pit falls of the match as a whole its one of the best Survivor Series matches and it was totally different than any other match the WWF was doing at the time.
4. Randy Orton vs Shawn Michaels SS 2007. Super Kick Banned.
Orton had a terrible string matches as Champion in his 2007 regin, It was a very forgetful and dull run for Orton with medicore matches after slow paced medicore matches. But When Shawn Michaels came back from injury and wanted revenge on Orton for putting him out (storyline) and the icing on the cake was it being for the World title at Survivor Series. They actually produced a really good match with a incredible story.
Super kicked was banned from this match and it added alot to the psycology of this match, Besides the endless rear chinlocks and Randy Ortons slow motion offence, this is a exciting and well done match that could of been better if Orton would have stop going back to his lazy style of wrestling.... still a Well put together match that deserves respect especially on this list.
3. Bret Hart vs Shawn Michaels Survivor Series 1992 WWF title match.
This is the better Hart and Michaels match, its a little borring to start but the match picks up nicely. Shawn wasnt ready for main events in 1992 but he still did a excellent job with a unproven champion in Bret Hart who had just won the title a short time before the match.... What can i say its Hart and Michels 2 of the best ever, it belongs on the list.
2. Diesel vs Bret Hart Survivor Series 1995 WWF Championship Match.
This to me is Diesels best match. I always put Nash and Shawn Michaels match at IYH as Nashs best but after seeing that match recently it seems dated. Since the garbage wrestling has been done to death it makes Nash and Michaels at IYH seem tamed, but at that time in 1996 WWF wasnt doing anything like those kinda matches and it seemed new and different, looking back on it now it looks very dated. Still good but not as good as it was. But Hart and Nash at Survivor Series still holds up as a Great match. Not as Good as I remember but still a intense hard hitting match up that still holds up.
This is Nashs best match and Hart had his working boots on here. Bret Really worked Nashs Legs in this match and showed a mean Streak in this "No Rules" match. It still was like a Wrestling match but they used the no rules within reason without making it a garbage match or a hardcore match which is not what this match needed to be. It was a fight and thats what it needed to be .
Like most Diesel/Kevin Nash matches in the WWF this one gets over looked for some reason. I know I might get some crap for putting it at number 2 but i liked the realistic aspects of this match, Bret really showed how to wrestle a man almost a foot taller than you and 80 pounds more than you, without looking silly or fake.
1. Bret Hart vs Steve Austin Survivor Series 1996
WOW Survivor Series is Really Bret Harts Event being in 4 of the top 5 matches.
The Build for this match was incredible, I thought it was impossible to live up to, but these men did with a incredible match, which was the last of its kind in the WWF before they style changed.
Austin was on fire in 1996, he hasnt proven himself with main event talent and was unproven at Survivor Series 1996. Austin spent most of the Year facing Curtain Jerkers like Savio Vega and midcard talent like Marc Mero and HHH and Austin was carrying these men to 4 star matches. So what could we expect when Austin gets in the ring with one of the best In ring performers of all times? a masterpiece that was at Survivor Series 1996.
Austin and Bret put on a wrestling clinic with Great Story telling, Brawling and incredible technical wrestling. For all the people who bitch about Austin cant wrestle watch this match along with all his 2001 one matches and you see Austin was a Great technical wrestler.
This match isnt Really remembered cause it is overshadowed by their amazing Wrestlemania 13 Classic. But this was the match that started it all and set up one of the greatest feuds ever in Austin and Hart.... Please look up the build for this match, Austin does a incredible job, Austin with his mic work alone made this one of the most anticpated matches at the time. This without a doubt can not be disagreed with as the Best match in the Survivor Series PPV history.
Honerable mentions in no particular order
Shawn Michales vs Sid SS 1996
Team WWF vs Alliance SS 2001
Los Guerreros vs Benoit and Angle vs Edge and Mysterio
Team Bishoff vs Team Austin
Wild Card match Survivor Series 1995


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McGowan missed all of last season with a torn pectoral muscle but started 11 games for the Patriots in 2009. McGowan also excelled playing against opponents Tight-Ends and the seven year veteran had 79 tackles with the team.
Linebacker Tracy White returns as mainly a special teams specialist for the Patriots after finishing second on the team last season with 18 special teams tackles. White was acquired from the Eagles by the Patriots for a 2012 seventh-round draft choice in exchange for a 2012 sixth-round draft choice; virtually nothing.
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How to Easily Use Google Fonts in WordPress
The CSS3 @font-face rule and services like Google Fonts have really opened up the doors for people to be more creative with web typography. Google Fonts has over 630 fonts available to choose from, and in this article, I'm going to show you an extremely easy way to use them in your WordPress site – not all of them at once, of course. Because that would just be crazy.
On the Google Fonts site, they do a good job of providing instructions that are simple and straight forward. However, following their instructions requires that you modify the header.php or functions.php files of your WordPress theme to import the fonts. And you'll also need to add the necessary CSS to the style.css file. While this isn't an extremely difficult task, there is a better way.
First, you'll need to download and install the Google Fonts plugin from ThemeTrust. The cool thing about this plugin, is that it integrates directly with the WordPress Customizer, allowing you to instantly see how your typography will look as you set your fonts.
Once you have the plugin installed, go to Appearance->Customize, and click on the Google Fonts for ThemeTrust tab.
Within the panel, you'll see eight different sections:
All Text, Paragraph Text, Header 1, Header 2, Header 3, Links, Blockquote, List Item
In each section, you can select a font and set the weight for that font. There is also a field to enter custom CSS selector. So for example, if you wanted to only set a custom font for the h3 tags in the footer, you would enter something like this in the Custom Selectors field in the h3 section: #footer
You can also add multiple selectors by separating them with commas, like this: #footer, #sidebar
As you can see, this is a much simpler solution for using Google Fonts in your WordPress themes, especially for those who don't want to get their hands dirty by editing theme files. And having the options integrated directly into the WordPress Customizer allows you to quickly see what fonts will and won't work with your site.
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BlakeJune 5, 2014
I'm willing to give it a go, but is it really a better way than just adding it to the functions.php and stylesheet? How much increased javascript is in there to load this plugin? If I can easily do it another way without increasing the amount of items that need loaded and reduce my load time I will take it.
Jay MayuJune 6, 2014
I'd rather link it in my style.css (with @import command) and then use it at my will. Never bothered to download and check via the plugin.
Anyway nice find and thanks for sharing with us.
VickiJune 6, 2014
I wouldn't ever use this plugin for a site that I'm maintaining myself, but it strikes me as being useful for folks who aren't comfortable with futzing around in the code for their sites. I could imagine building support for this into a theme that is intended for use by non-techy site owners.
Aamir ShahzadJune 6, 2014
Wasn't expecting this kind of article having title "How to Easily Use Google Fonts in WordPress".
TeelahJune 9, 2014
Well this just saved me a lot of time. I love google fonts but not enough to go through all the hoops that I thought I had to jump through, this is much easier. (didn't want top have to modify the header.php or functions.php files on top of the css, so many steps).Thanks for the share! ThemeTrust is an excellent site too with so many cool little tricks. The best part is that most of the plugins are free!


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Here is what I'm running on a 77 R100/7 in the VM 38's. Stock (Repro ) mufflers, stock airfilter and airbox.
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I started with a 17.5 pilot which was way too lean and a 200 main, which felt too rich. Going to a 190 made it worse while a 210 made it better. So that's what I'm running now.
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Sympathy for the devil
Home Truths: life around my father
Penny Junor HarperCollins, 367pp, £18.99
Home Truths: life around my father
Penny Junor HarperCollins, 367pp, £18.99
by Peregrine Worsthorne Published
It is difficult to say whether John Junor, editor of the Sunday Express in its glory years - the 1950s, 1960s and 1970s - was lucky or unlucky to have such an accomplished journalist as his daughter, Penny Junor, to write his biography. In one sense he was definitely lucky, because her book, given the quality of the writing, will ensure that his name is remembered longer than is the case with most editors, however famous in their day; but remembered - and here is the unlucky part - not so much for his virtues as editor and columnist (to which the daughter pays sufficient tribute) as for his vices as father, husband and lover, on which she dwells with what may seem to some, but definitely not to me, excessive concentration. On balance, I think John Junor would have judged himself to be lucky, because, thanks to this gripping biography, he has been transformed from a mere tuppenny "Fleet Street legend in his lifetime" to a world-class legendary monster for all time.
Born into a tough, working-class district of inter-war Glasgow - than which there was no tougher - he won a scholarship to Glasgow University and then a wartime commission in the Fleet Air Arm. In the 1945 general election, fired with idealism about building a new world, he stood unsuccessfully as a Liberal candidate, and also fell in love with and married a saintly, middle-class southern beauty, who bore him in swift succession two model children. Then, desperate for a job to keep them all, he was lucky enough, through a Fleet Air Arm contact, to get a job on the Sunday Express, where he was allowed to try his hand on a new political column, Crossbencher. This was the opportunity of a lifetime.
Again, as luck would have it, on that day, a booklet had been issued by the Transport and General Workers' Union listing the amount of money the union paid in grants to MPs. Sensing that this was perfect grist to the Sunday Express mill, Junor began his first column on 18 August 1948 as follows:
Where do the pennies raised by political levy on five-pounds-a-week trade unionists go? Into the job of safeguarding the incomes of socialist MPs.
For the cheapest way of becoming an MP is to be born with a socialist spoon in the mouth.
And the cheapest way of remaining an MP is to stick the spoon into the trade union jam . . .
Needless to say, Lord Beaverbrook being the man he was, such cheap jibes caught his eye and John Junor was summoned to see this diabolical proprietor at his country estate, Cherkley, in Surrey, where a Faustian pact was struck. No sooner had Junor arrived at Cherkley than Beaverbrook, without speaking a word, bundled him into a car to tour the estate, stopping to show Junor three houses. Only when back at the big house did Beaverbrook speak. "Would you like one of these houses?" he asked. "Which one would you like? You can have it rent-free and you can have it whenever you like." The offer was accepted at once and for the next ten years Junor lived at Garden Cottage, at Beaverbrook's service - not to say subservience - every hour of the day and night.
John Junor was never the same man again. Ambition took him over entirely and his marriage was allowed first to go to seed, and then to rack and ruin. His sadistic persecution of his wife, to the point of her destruction - described in the book in terrible detail - is agonising to read. Equally so is the description of John Junor's step-by-step moral disintegration, which kept pace with his ascent, rung by rung, up the journalistic ladder. The more successful he was at building up the circulation of the Sunday Express as the newspaper that believed most passionately in family values, the more ruthless and relentless grew his philandering, with multiple mistresses suffering the same order of humiliation as did the wife.
But this book is not only the story of a deeply unpleasant, philistine and hypocritical man but also of a deeply unpleasant, philistine and hypocritical newspaper, and it is depressing to read how he and it were in a prime position to exert great political and cultural influence on postwar Middle England for nearly 40 years. Nor is this baleful influence confined only to the past, since, according to the daughter, her father is the model for Paul Dacre, today's editor of the Daily Mail, whose father, Peter Dacre, was one of JJ's employee-cronies.
Anyone of integrity and intelligence thinking of going into popular journalism should read this book. It is a low and corrupting trade. The high salaries are addictive and once hooked, there is no easy escape except through the bottle. I used to eavesdrop on John Junor holding court at the next-door table in El Vino, the "wine shop" in Fleet Street, every Saturday lunchtime for about 20 years, without once ever hearing the conversation reach a higher level than that to be expected at a gathering of commercial salesmen. And off duty, as this book shows, the level was even lower, as JJ's favourite pastime was to encourage his cronies to imbibe so heavily that they were rendered literally speechless. No, Private Eye did not exaggerate. "Fleet Street" was indeed a street of shame, and although now dispersed, and no longer with even the excuse of heavy drinking, it quite definitely still is.
A journalist of genuine distinction herself, Penny Junor does not seek to sensationalise. Quite the opposite: she clearly loves both her father and journalism. But unlike her father and his kind of journalism, she also tries to tell the truth and nothing but the truth; in short, to do justice to her subject, which she triumphantly succeeds in doing. Therein lies her book's power to move and chasten.


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By DANNY P. SMITH
Two days after winning a national championship in junior college football, the East Mississippi Community College coaches were on the road Monday working for another one.
The EMCC Lions defeated Arizona Western College 55-47 at the El Toro Bowl in Yuma, Ariz., on Saturday for the school's first national title.
EMCC offensive coordinator Marcus Wood, a native of Starkville, called winning the championship an "Unbelievable" experience, but on the plane flight home from Arizona, the coaching staff was already discussing the strategy to stay at that level.
"We kind of already had our plans in place," Wood said. "We had been out a little bit prior to the game. A week before the (national championship) game, we had gone to watch several schools. We broke up, blanketed some different areas and tried to make sure to cover our district schools first."
The Lions did just that this season by using several area players, including the contributions of Starkville's Jarrod Atterberry, D.J. Jordan and Billy Shed, to finish the season at 12-0 and with a national crown. Former SHS quarterback Jaquez Johnson sat out the season with a medical redshirt.
EMCC head coach Buddy Stephens knows the area is rich with talent and tapping into that is an ongoing process.
"It's just a circle of life and we start it all over again," Stephens said. "It's all new with exciting things. We're looking for the guys coming back to fill the shoes of the guys we've got leaving and looking forward to having the new recruits come in."
One of the players departing after an outstanding sophomore season is quarterback Bo Wallace, who set a NJCAA record this season with 53 touchdown passes.
Wood has enjoyed working with a quarterback like Wallace.
"He's such a smart and strong-armed kid that can do just about anything as far as throwing the football," Wood said. "He can throw it just about anywhere he wants to.
"He's really a student of the game. He studies it and tries to do what you ask him to do. He's a sharp kid who can do so many things offensively and was able to utilize so many different weapons."
Wallace completed 31-of-43 pass attempts for 460 yards and seven touchdowns against Arizona Western. The Pulaski, Tenn., native and Arkansas State transfer was the Offensive Most Valuable Player for the Lions with his performance.
In the aftermath of winning the title, it was special for the EMCC administration, players and coaches as they shared the moment with their families.
"My sons had gotten down (to the field) by the end of the game and to have them near me was unbelievable," Wood said. "To win that and to have pictures made with the trophy and the boys after the game and we were all together, it was really a special deal."
Wood appreciates the support that not only the people of Scooba have provided, but throughout the entire district.
Stephens said the goals set by the Lions this season were accomplished.
"It was something we had looked forward to for a long time," Stephens said. "Since we got here, we said we wanted to put our program on a national level and a top 10 level as far as No. 1 graduating young men and No. 2 as far as competing on a national level. We've proven we've done that now."


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Generalized anxiety disorder occurs when you feel worried and stressed
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Many people with
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What causes generalized anxiety disorder?
cause of generalized anxiety disorder is not known. Some studies show that it
might be passed through the family (genetic).
Some problems such
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Some medicines can cause worry and stress or make your
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What are the symptoms?
People who have
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every day. They have a hard time controlling their worry. Adults with this
problem often worry about money, family, health, or work. Children with this
problem often worry about how well they can do an activity, such as school or
You might also have physical symptoms, such as:
How is generalized anxiety disorder diagnosed?
To find out if you have this problem, your
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Your doctor will also do a
physical exam, ask questions about your medical
history, and ask questions about medicines you are taking. This information
helps your doctor find out whether you have any other condition.
To be diagnosed with generalized anxiety disorder, you must have more
worry and stress than normal. You must feel worried and stressed about many
things almost every day. And these feelings must last for at least 6 months.
You will also have some physical symptoms. The worry, stress, and physical
symptoms might make it hard for you to do normal activities such as going to
work every day or doing grocery shopping.
How is it treated?
Generalized anxiety disorder is treated with
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The two kinds of therapy that are
used to treat generalized anxiety disorder are called applied relaxation
therapy and cognitive-behavioral therapy. In applied
relaxation therapy, your therapist might ask you to imagine a calming situation
to help you relax. In cognitive-behavioral therapy, your therapist will help
you learn how to think positive thoughts instead of thoughts that make you feel
stressed and worried.
Some of the medicines that are used to treat
generalized anxiety disorder are:
Tricyclic antidepressants (TCAs), selective serotonin
reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs), and serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake
inhibitors (SNRIs) can sometimes have side effects such as being restless and
not being able to sleep. These symptoms can be similar to generalized anxiety
disorder. But they usually go away after you take the medicine for a
Some medicines work better for some people than
for others. Be sure to talk with your doctor about how the medicine is working for
you. Sometimes you might need to try more than one type of medicine before you
find one that works best for you.
Taking medicines for anxiety during pregnancy may
increase the risk of birth defects. If you are pregnant, or thinking of
becoming pregnant, talk to your doctor. You may need to keep taking the medicine if
your anxiety is severe. But your doctor can help you weigh the risks of treatment
against the risk of harm to your pregnancy.
for generalized anxiety disorder helps reduce the symptoms. Some people might
feel less worried and stressed after a couple months of treatment. And some
people might not feel better until after a year or more.
Unfortunately, many people don't seek treatment for anxiety disorders.
You may not seek treatment because you think the symptoms are not bad enough or
that you can work things out on your own. But getting treatment is important.
If you need help deciding whether to see your doctor, see
some reasons why people don't get help and how to overcome them.
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CHARLOTTE, NC. – The Saint Leo University Swim team closed the 2009 Bluegrass Mountain Conference Championships with a total of 44 points and a 13th place showing last week at the Mecklenburg County Aquatics Center in Charlotte, NC. The Lions struggled to overcome a stomach virus which eventually sidelined a total of eight Lions' swimmers and forced numerous scratches and defaults.
On Thursday, Sarah Tatko and Amanda Tatko highlighted the Lions day concluding the 1000 Yard Freestyle 26th and 27th, respectively.
The stomach virus struck harder than anyone could have anticipated on Friday, allowing only one group of Lions to compete during the 11-event day. That group turned out to be the 200 Yard Freestyle relay team of Jessica Pall, Allison Cary, Alisha Adams and Erin Lucas, as they clocked in 11th place with a time of 1:45.99, two seconds ahead of Bluegrass foe Florida Southern.
Mary Strand was one of the few individuals to find the strength to swim on Friday, as she competed in the 400 IM. She closed the contest with an 18th-place finish in a time of 4:58.16. Mindy Pierce joined Strand in the pool competing in the 100 Butterfly where she finished 21st with a time of 1:04.32.
Erin Hotchkiss followed in their footsteps finishing 19th in the 200 Freestyle, while Adams was one of the few Lions to compete in multiple events on Friday. After concluding the relay portion of the day, Adams swam the 100 Backstroke and finished 18th with a time of 1:02.15.
By the time the swimmers began to feel slightly better on Saturday, Saint Leo was too far out of the meet to make a run at a top-ten finish, but the team still finished courageously. Hotchkiss and Strand each competed in the 200 Butterfly with Hotchkiss clocking in 17th with a time of 2:12.59 while Strand touched the line at 2:25.81 for a 22nd place finish.
Amanda Tatko finished 22nd in the 1650 Freestyle with a time 20:39.84, while Adams closed the four-day event with a 19th place showing in the 200 Backstroke.
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A lumbar puncture (LP), often called a spinal tap, is a common medical test that involves taking a small sample of cerebrospinal fluid (CSF) for examination. CSF is a clear, colorless liquid that delivers nutrients and "cushions" the brain and spinal cord, or central nervous system.
In a lumbar puncture, a needle is carefully inserted into the lower spine to collect the CSF sample.
Medical personnel perform lumbar punctures and test the CSF to detect or rule out suspected diseases or conditions through analysis of the white blood cell count, glucose levels, protein, and bacteria.
Special testing can look for certain bacteria and viruses, or find the presence of abnormal cells that can help identify specific diseases in the central nervous system.
Most LPs are done to test for meningitis, but they also can detect bleeding in the brain and certain conditions affecting the nervous system (such as Guillain-Barré syndrome and multiple sclerosis). LPs also can deliver chemotherapeutic medications.
After the procedure is explained to you, you'll be asked to sign an informed consent form — this document states that you give permission for the procedure to be performed and that you understand the procedure, why it is being done, and any potential risks.
The doctor performing the lumbar puncture will know your child's medical history, but might ask additional questions such as whether your child is allergic to any medicines.
You might be able to stay in the room with your child during the procedure, or you can step outside to a waiting area.
An LP takes about 30 minutes. The doctor carefully inserts a thin needle below the spinal cord — between the bones of the lower spine (vertebrae) — to withdraw the fluid sample.
The patient is positioned with the back curved out, so the spaces between the vertebrae are as wide as possible. This makes it easier for the doctor to insert the needle.
Older kids might be asked to either sit on an exam table while leaning over with their head on a pillow or lie on their side. Infants and younger children are usually positioned on their sides with their knees under their chin.
Once the child in the correct position, the back is cleansed with an antiseptic and a sterile area is maintained to minimize infection risk. The doctor performing the procedure also wears sterile gloves while performing the procedure.
A small puncture through the skin on the lower back is made and liquid anesthetic medicine is injected into the tissues beneath the skin to prevent pain. In many cases, before the injected anesthesia medication is given, a numbing cream is applied to the skin to minimize discomfort.
The spinal needle is thin and the length varies according to the size of the patient. It has a hollow core, and inside the hollow core is a "stylet," another type of thin needle that acts kind of like a plug. When the spinal needle is inserted into the lower lumbar area, the stylet is carefully removed, which allows the cerebrospinal fluid to drip out into the collection tubes.
After the CSF sample is collected (this usually takes about 2-5 minutes), the needle is withdrawn and a small bandage is placed on the site. Collected samples are sent to a lab for analysis and testing.
Sometimes doctors also measure the amount of pressure in the CSF using a special device called a manometer. High CSF pressure can happen under certain conditions, like meningitis.
While some notice a brief pinch and some discomfort, most people don't consider a lumbar puncture to be painful. Depending on the doctor's recommendations, your child might have to lie on his or her back for a few hours after the procedure. Your child might feel tired and have a mild backache the day after the procedure.
Some results from a lumbar puncture are available within 45 to 60 minutes. However, to look for specific bacteria growing in the sample, a bacterial culture is sent to the lab and these results are usually available in 48 hours. If it's determined there might be an infection, the doctor will start antibiotic treatment while waiting for the results of the culture.
A lumbar puncture is considered a safe procedure with minimal risks. Most of the time, there are no complications. In some instances, a patient may get a headache. It's recommended that patients lie down for a few hours after the test and drink plenty of fluids to help prevent headaches, which usually resolve with rest, pain medications, and fluids. In rare cases, infection or bleeding can occur.
Sometimes, sedation medication may be helpful for your child in order to perform the procedure. If sedation is necessary, be sure to discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor.
You can help prepare your child for a lumbar puncture by explaining that while the test might be uncomfortable, it shouldn't be painful and won't take long. Also explain the importance of lying still during the test, and let your child know that a nurse might hold him or her in place. After the procedure, make sure your child rests and follow any other instructions the doctor gives you.
It's important to understand any procedure your child undergoes. If you have questions or concerns about the lumbar puncture procedure, be sure to speak with your doctor.
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Date reviewed: March 2013
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Everything begins with just a single word. When you meet someone it is the first thing you say to them, when your on the phone or emailing someone it is the first thing they hear or see. When you meet your friends at the mall you wave, telling them what you mean through your smile. When you want the guy sitting next to you in class to notice you its the first thing you say to him to get his attention. Everything begins with just one simple word.... Hello My mood: very drained… [more]
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Things can seem so quiet.... but if you take the time to listen you can hear the whispers of the world. If your sitting on the grass on a peaceful summer day and all is quiet. Close your eyes and open your ears. Now what is the world telling you? That little bird on the branch above your head that tweets every now and then. What is he saying? The light breeze blowing through the air, the animals running along, and even the smallest leaf falling all can tell you something. If you only listen When you wake up in the middle of the night and lay there in the silence. What do you hear? The soft breathe of the one sleeping near you, the groan of the mattress when someone moves in the night, and… [more]
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text: WEST POINT, N.Y. – Joe Heskett, a four-time All-American, national champion and former U.S. World Team member who spent the past four years as an assistant at Ohio State University, has been named the head wrestling coach at Army Athletics Director Kevin Anderson announced. Heskett, a 2001 graduate of Iowa State University, replaces Chuck Barbee who resigned following his 10th season to pursue other interests. "I am very excited to have one of the young talents in collegiate wrestling as our head coach," said Anderson. "Joe comes highly recommended from Athletic Director of the Year Gene Smith of Ohio State has unmatched credentials on the mat and his passion and dedication to the sport should pay immediate dividends. He has continued to advance his career and we are confident he can lead us to wins over Navy, EIWA Championships and national qualifiers." Heskett, who won the 165-pound national championship in 2002, is the ninth head coach in program history. "Life will often surprise us with outstanding opportunities,"" said Heskett. ""I am humbled and honored to be able to lead and represent the Army wrestling program. I am inspired by what West Point represents and I graciously accept the challenge to mentor and motivate the cadet-athletes, improve their technical and tactical skills on the mat and to beat Navy. I would like to thank my family, Kevin Anderson, the West Point search committee, specifically Associate Athletic Director Gene McIntyre for his time and energy and the entire USMA athletic department." Heskett, the eighth four-time All-American at Iowa State, graduated with a degree in speech communications and a career record of 143-9. He was a three-time national finalist, winning one championship and finishing second and third. Heskett captured three Big 12 Championships, won the prestigious Midlands event on three occasions and graduated third on Iowa State's all-time wins list. Following his decorated collegiate career, Heskett earned a spot on the 2007 U.S. World Team after winning the U.S. Nationals and U.S. World Team Trials. He represented the United States at the '07 World Championships in Baku, Azerbaijan with a fifth-place finish. He dropped a tough, three-period battle with a two-time world champion from Russia in the semifinals before wrestling back to finish fifth and was one of five wrestlers to qualify at his weight for the Olympics. Earlier that summer, he won a silver medal at 163 pounds at the 2007 Pan American Games. Less than a week after returning from the World Championships, Heskett was forced to retire from competitive wrestling due to an injury and joined the Ohio State staff. Hired as the volunteer assistant in 2006, Heskett was training for the Olympics while assisting in recruiting, team academic support, cultivating donor and alumni relations and other operational duties. Shortly after his competitive retirement, he was promoted to full-time assistant on Tom Ryan's staff as the chief recruiter. In addition to his work on the mat, Heskett also assumed responsibility for practice plans, academic progress and community service initiatives. During his tenure at Ohio State, Heskett helped the Buckeyes to four top-10 team finishes at the NCAA Tournament, three NCAA champions and 15 All-Americans. He played a large role in securing the nation's top recruiting class in 2006 and helped sign a host of top prospects. Heskett began his coaching career at Cal Poly University where he was the head assistant wrestling coach an also earned his master's degree with honors in Educational Leadership with an emphasis in Athletic Administration. He assisted in all facets of the program, including fundraising, and helped the Mustangs to their highest NCAA placement in nearly 20 years. Leadership and leadership training is another passion of Heskett's. He was Iowa State's representative at the NCAA Leadership Conference, a board member of the Children's Body Image, a former member of the Major Ray Mendoza Leadership Fund and an Ambassador and Public Awareness Speaker for the Ohio State Medical Center. He is the founder and Chief Visionary Officer for h Leadership in Columbus, Ohio, a firm with an array of industry experts. A native of Akron, Ohio, Heskett and his wife Tara have two daughters, Olivia and Ava, and are expecting a son in late July. They will reside at West Point.Digg | Del.icio.us | Reddit | Newsvine | Email | Print


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Read an E-book Week is now a MONTH! (in Canada)
December 15, 2011 | 9:56 am
By Steven Lyle Jordan
Sent to me by Rita Toews, founder of Read an E-book Week—she has lobbied the Canadian government, with fantastic results:
Great news! By virtue of an Order by the 41st Parliament of Canada, First Session, Motion M-293 was passed declaring the month of March Read an E-Book Month!
The Order reads:
That, in the opinion of the House, the government should: (a) recognize that the ePublishing industry has created economic opportunities for entrepreneurs, authors, publishers and e-reader manufacturers; (b) recognize that e-books present significant benefits for seniors and children; (c) recognize that e-books are an environmentally-friendly alternative to books; (d) declare the month of March as "Read an E-book Month"; (e) support the goals and ideals of "Read an E-book Month"; and (f) encourage Canadians to observe "Read an E-book Month".
Rita goes on to say:
"I'm proud to see that Canada has taken steps to recognize the innovation of e-book entrepreneurs and the value this new technology brings to society."
And just as we were wondering what great new thing we'd be able to bring to REBW 2012! Today, Canada; tomorrow, ze vorld!!
We must be slow readers up here …
Rita, congratulations! We Yanks can be so, so behind the times–shame on President Obama for all his talk about literacy and technology, without the White House doing an E-Book Week despite emails to the White House from you and others. Now, if Canada and the U.S. can come through with truly well-stocked national digital library systems! Keep up the good work for both countries, and meanwhile thanks to Steve for posting the item.


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The interesting things of Nokia X
A recently search result mentioned that Nokia X are in the top 10 gadgets of the most sought. The Nokia's first Android smartphone with the characteristics of Windows Phone has turned out much steal the curiosity of many people. In developing and using Android, Nokia only uses licensed Android Open Source Project (AOSP) from Google. At this license, Google allowed anyone to take advantage of Android for free. Google has established a commitment that Android is an open source operating system. Android used on Nokia X current version is 4.1.2 Jelly Bean. Nokia's Android operating system version is called Nokia X Software Platform.
Although Nokia X uses Android as the operating system, but the smartphone is using a different interface than the other Android smartphones. Nokia did a lot of modifications to Android, including the change in order to display the Nokia X looks like Windows Phone – called Lives Tiles. Nokia X choose FastLane UI boxy Modern UI similar to the look of Windows Phone.
Nokia does not buy the license of Google Mobile Services (GMS) from Google. This is why Nokia X does not provide directly the core Android applications, such as native application Gmail, Google Maps, Chrome, YouTube, Hangouts, Google +, Google Drive, and Google Search.
To overcome this, Nokia replaced it with the default application from Nokia and Microsoft. The default applications used are MixRadio, HERE for the map service, onedrive to cloud storage services, Outlook for email service, and Skype for voice services. However, Nokia X system does not provide access to the Google Play Store. Nokia is also building its own payment system for the purchase of digital content in the application. In addition to the Nokia Store, Nokia X users can install Android applications with its own applications from online stores from third parties such as Yandex, Mobango, SlideMe and others. As such, Nokia X also allows users to download and install the .apk format applications from sources outside Nokia Store.
UK Carriers Announce £100 Bill Cap for Lost or Stolen Mobiles
A lost or stolen mobile phone can be much more than an inconvenience. It can quickly escalate into a financial nightmare. It's one thing to lose your phone and know that your personal information may fall into the hands of strangers; but criminals are just as likely to use your phone for their own nefarious purposes, leaving you to foot the bill. By now we've all heard the stories of customers being hit with massive phone bills after losing their mobile, or having it stolen while on holiday. Indeed, many victims of smartphone theft have found themselves faced with thousands of pounds in phone bills, with little or no recourse of action. But that's all about to change, as the UK's five major carriers agree to place a £100 bill cap on lost or stolen mobile phones.
The New Code of Practice
Five of the UK's largest mobile operators (EE, Vodaphone, Three, O2, and Virgin Media) have agreed to a voluntary £100 bill cap on lost or stolen phones. The agreement forms part of a new Code of Practice recently signed by the country's leading network carriers, which also guarantees greater transparency in pricing, bundling fees, international roaming costs, and premium rate service charges. Minister for the Digital Economy, Ed Vaizey, helped to craft the new Code of Practice. In a statement following the signing of the agreement Vaizey told reporters "Protecting hardworking families from shock bills through no fault of their own has been a priority for this government. By working with mobile operators, we have secured an agreement that will provide consumers with real benefits as well as offer peace of mind." The new Code of Practice, including the £100 liability cap, will go into effect almost immediately.
The £100 Liability Cap in Action
While the £100 liability cap is good news for consumers, mobile operators aren't going to be taking any claims on faith. If your mobile is lost or stolen, you must report the loss to your carrier and file a police report within 24 hours of the incident. Once all reports have been filed, customers will only be liable for the first £100 of charges made after carriers and law enforcement have been notified of the loss. The liability cap on lost or stolen phones is seen as an equitable solution to the problem, but mobile operators continue to encourage customers to take sensible precautions against theft and to have actionable security features in place on their smartphones. Carriers recommend that all customers install a device lock, remote access control, or kill switch on all of their mobiles.
Consumer Watchdogs
It must be said that not everyone is best pleased with the bill cap on lost or stolen phones. Consumer advocacy groups, such as Which? and Citizens Advice, point out that £100 is still a lot of money for working families. They insist that consumers should not be expected to foot any part of a phone bill racked up by thieves and fraudsters. At the very least, consumer advocates would like carriers to make it easier to report a lost or stolen phone, and would like the required notification time to be stretched to 48 hours. Citizens Advice is also urging mobile operators to apply the new liability cap retroactively, giving some financial relief to those hit with massive phone bills since the spring of 2014 when the cap was originally slated to go into effect. Which? and Citizens Advice agree that the liability cap, and the new Code of Practice, is a step in the right direction, but argue that more should be done to protect consumers.
It is perhaps too much to expect carriers to absorb all of the costs of a lost or stolen phone, and the £100 liability cap does go some way towards protecting consumers from massive phone bills. That being said, the best protection is still prevention. Mobile phone owners should have security features installed on their handsets that allow them to remotely deactivate the device, rendering the phone all but useless to thieves. Should a phone be lost or stolen, consumers are urged to notify their carriers and, if necessary, file a police report as soon as possible.
Easy techniques to recover the data
Hard drive crash is a bigger problem for persons because of the important data stored in it. Recovery options are available for the data loss problems and they can get the data stored without any issues. Recovery or retrieval of data will be a quiet easy option when they consult with the person who has good computer knowledge. Many people are thinking that data recovery is an expensive process but the thing is that it is based on the data damage. Data recovery software is available in the market and they can download the one which is suitable for them. Retrieving particular files stored in the hard disk is also possible with the data recovery software available on the internet source. Data recovery can be performed either with software or technical experts in this particular period. Trained persons in data recovery will know how to handle the data without any issues.
Most powerful features are available in data recovery software and it will recover the data that happens accidently. Pictures, videos, audios, emails and documents can also be recovered with the help of powerful software in the market. Data in the storage media can be corrupted due to various reasons and it can be obtained as stored with the skilled data recovery technicians. People have to recognize the thing what is data recovery and how to perform the activity for getting best solutions. Many expertise professionals are available in data recovery and they have to find the best one based on their problems. Understanding the reasons for data damage is very essential to get the data back without any losses. Highly sophisticated techniques are available in the market and they have to understand the thing properly. Do not worry about the data recovery with the new and efficient techniques on the web.
Best apps for your smartphone
Most of the people were using smart phones because of its advanced features and technologies. The person having their smartphone must use proper applications specially developed for their handset. So, they can easily improve the performance of their device without any difficulties and issues. One should go through the details provided on the site of the app developer before downloading it on their device. It will be helpful for the users to upgrade the performance of their device without any expenses. The applications developed for smart phones would be helpful for the people to maintain their device properly.
The pages providing details about the applications specially developed for smart phones will be helpful for the users. One must find the right application that is suitable for the configuration of their device. It is essential for the users to know about the advanced features of the app and the tools in the application. So, they can easily use all the tools and features in the application to make their device perform better. The person downloading the application for a smart phone must go through the details about the app and its rating. It would be useful for them to find the right application that does not affect their device.
There are a number of app developers available on the internet providing details about their application and its specialties. So, it is not a difficult task for the users to get the best application for their phone. It is an important task for the smart phone users to download several apps that is useful for them. So, they can get the complete benefits of the smart phone and its applications together without any issues. The app stores available on the internet will be helpful for the smart phone users to find the right one for their device.
Mobile Spy Reviews – Choose The Best
With the arrival of smartphones as well as internet phones, there is improving amount of dishonesty among the cell phone customers. These interaction devices are used for hiding something from partners, employers or parents. You have all the privileges to know about what is going on around you. Best way to go regarding this might be to set up mobile spy programs in suspect's cell phone.
With quickly generated message logs and call log status, these are immediately sent to the account which you may access after log in. Spying isn't terrible if you're doing it to find if you're cheated and if it's performed reasonably, it's nothing to fear about then. If you set up mobile spy programs like android spy apps to any cellphone, you're creating sure you find out a way to get all the information regarding that cellphone despite not being actually present next to that mobile. There are a number of mobile spy programs that can be found on the internet so you have to be very cautious while creating your choice. Best way to decide on an excellent spy program might be to examine reviews. You can find several online reviews. Make sure to buy mobile spy programs which provide you best functions. When you go for mobile spy programs, just search for a trial and a how review is generated because it will allow you to create the best possible choice. When you want to decide on an excellent spy program for looking into someone else's mobile, you have to keep in mind that it's excellent to pay small and find out excellent system sooner than get it totally free and damage the whole system. The cell phone spy software is the most advanced technology that allows us to observe mobile gadgets. Whether you would like to observe your kids, your partner, or any other person, this is the best software for the job


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Thousands of bikers will begin descending on Sturgis today for the 2010 Sturgis South Motorcycle Rally.
On Friday, Starkville residents wil get a taste of the rumble and roar the bikers will bring to Sturgis when the Rally Friends Dinner Ride rolls through town.
"We encourage local residents to come out to Highway 12 through Starkville on Friday to see and support the Bike Parade through Starkville," said Donny Hanson, president of the Rally Board
The ride procession will line up in front of Sturgis Town Hall at 3:30 p.m. Friday and will leave Sturgis at 4 p.m. with an escort by the Mississippi Highway Patrol Motorcycle Brigade leading the riders, followed by the rally staff and registered Friends of the Rally.
The ride will proceed west from Sturgis on Highway 12 and move through Starkville on Highway 12 West to
Highway 182, with a stop at 4:30 p.m. at the Village Cycle Center on Highway 182, where the bikers will enjoy a barbecue dinner.
"We're planning to feed around 750 people," said Village Cycle Center owner Paula Ivey. "It's good to see all the people who show up and see where they come from to attend the Rally."
This will be the 12th year Village Cycle has sponsored a Dinner Ride stop, said Ivey, who encouraged Starkville residents to watch the Dinner Ride processional by lining up on Highway 12.
"We always have a big crowd, and all of Clayton Village supports the bikers coming to see us," Ivey said. "We see a lot of our old customers who have moved away and come back to the Rally to visit. Plus, we can help stimulate interest in riding motorcycles."
The ride will depart Village Cycle Center at 5:30 p.m., taking U.S. 82 to Highway 25 South and heading to Louisville.
The ride will stop at the Louisville Coliseum at 6:15 p.m. and depart at 6:45 p.m., heading northwest on Highway 15 to Ackerman and then turning back east on Highway 12 to Sturgis.
The ride will conclude at 7:30 p.m. and will be an 80-mile round trip. Participating bikers should have plenty of fuel and wear helmets, Rally organizers say.
When the Dinner Ride passes through Starkville, all eastbound lanes of Highway 12 will be closed to traffic, with Starkville police officers set at each intersection for traffic control. Residents interested in watching the Dinner Ride processional through Starkville are encouraged to park in public lots on the south side of Highway 12 and safely watch from those areas, officials said.
The Rally schedule for today and Friday is as follows:
• 6 p.m. — Registration, Rally and Diane Jackson Memorial Park (also known as City Park) open
• 7:30 p.m. — Program and announcements, City Park
• 8 p.m. — Concert by the Midnight Riders, City Park
• 8 a.m. — Registration, Rally and City Park open
• 3:30 p.m. — Line up begins for Dinner Ride, Main Street, downtown Sturgis.
• 4 p.m. — Registered Rally Friends Dinner Ride
• 7:30 p.m. — Program and announcements, City Park
• 8 p.m. — Concert by Trademark, City Park
• 10:30 p.m. — Concert by Brian Howe (Bad Company), City Park.
• Midnight — Lights Out.


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JM Bullion is an online retailer that supplies individual investors with physical gold and silver products at the lowest prices possible.
We deal strictly in physical metals intended for delivery directly to the customer — we do not hold metal on "account" or offer "paper" metal investments, as we believe the only way to truly own precious metals is to hold them in your possession.
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Our Product Offerings and Authenticity
JM Bullion offers a full catalogue of both gold and silver products. We keep our product catalogue simple and consistent, thus ensuring we always maintain a sufficient inventory of each product and never confuse a customer with several variations of the same product. To learn more about our product offerings as well as the authenticity of our products, visit our About Our Products page.
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After the feast
We just finished a meal of BBQ chicken, tangy salad, and Pepsi. Coming from Atlanta, I was a bit offended. It seems like Sacramento/Davis is a Pepsi bastion. After watching the opening ceremonies of the Pistons-Lakers game, we came back to the hotel to rest. I took some photos of the sound check.
Have you heard of Mondavi? Yeah, the wine guy. The quintet is playing at a performing arts center named for Mondavi. The architecture is breathtaking. To be sure, I'm a neophyte at architectural design, but this place blends a smooth, delicate newness with peppery shades of orange (Eat your heart out, wine reviewers!)
I have to get ready for the performance. I'll be in the lobby most of the time with the magician but will sneak in and out of the performance. Has anyone heard "The Magic Hour?" If so, what is your favorite track?
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Respiratory Therapist
Respiratory therapists, also known as respiratory care practitioners, provide treatment, evaluation, monitoring and management of patients with breathing disorders or cardiovascular problems. Respiratory therapists administer oxygen, perform cardiopulmonary resuscitation, manage mechanical ventilators, administer medications, monitor cardiopulmonary systems and measure lung function. Respiratory therapists treat all types of patients: premature infants whose lungs are not fully developed, elderly patients with chronic asthma or emphysema, as well as emergency care for heart attack, stroke, drowning or shock.
Respiratory therapists work closely with physicians, nurses and other health care professionals to provide direct care to children and adults, including delivery of oxygen, administration of aerosolized drugs, endotracheal intubation, suctioning, management of life support, weaning of ventilation or life support, insertion of arterial lines, management of tracheostomies, and drawing and interpretation of arterial blood gas samples. Advanced skills include intravenous, chest tube and central line insertions, as well as bronchoscopy procedures.
The Respiratory Therapist curriculum consists of classroom, laboratory and hospital-based clinical experiences at area hospitals and in-home health. This program begins each Fall semester.
American Association for Respiratory Care
Advance for Respiratory Care and Sleep Medicine Professionals
Accreditation: The Respiratory Therapy program is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care. To prepare graduates with demonstrated competence in the cognitive (knowledge), psychomotor (skills) and affective (behavior) learning domains of respiratory care practices as performed by registered respiratory therapists (RRTs). Upon completion of the Respiratory Therapy program you should have the skills and knowledge needed to sit for the CRTT (Certified Respiratory Therapy Technician) entry-level exam, and the RRT (Registered Respiratory Therapist) advanced exam, both administered by the National Board of Respiratory Care (NBRC). The exams listed are required for employment and licensure within the state of Iowa and the Respiratory Therapy profession.
The Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care can be contacted at:
1248 Harwood Rd.
Bedford, Texas 76021-4244