No, I don’t roam around Milwaukee hoping that Monty Hall will stop and offer $1000 for an unusual item in my bag (though I’d be happy to make such a deal). I do, however, carry what you might call an urban survival bag, a messenger bag full of useful things for the city-roamer. Inspired by […]
Monthly Archives: April 2017
There is a new public service ad campaign geared towards stroke awareness. When I worked in the nursing home, residents who had strokes broke my heart. The damage strokes do to the body is painful to see. I was reading the warning signs and a lot of them seem pretty general, and unfortunately not that […]
In those days, when horseback riding was the primary mode of transportation, the cowboy hat was all the rage and very popular. In today’s world, knight hat men are generally relegated to peasants, farmers and farmers. However, if anything like a non-traditional style can become popular than the western style cowboy hat. So for those […]
Pneumonia, pronounced “new-moan-yuh” is very contagious and it is airborne. Therefore, it is transmitted by breathing infected air into your lungs. Pneumonia is an inflammation in one or both lungs. It affects 3-4 million people every year in the U.S. It can affect anyone, of any race or age. However, those that are most susceptible […]
Abstract A cell membrane is made up of a phospholipid bilayer. The phospholipid bilayer is a very unique structure and serves as a very important asset to the cell. This structured complex shields the cell from any surrounding harm while also maintaining a steady fluctuation of nutrients and water into, and out of, the cell. […]
Jenny Craig’s Metabolic Max program incorporates the Body Media fit arm system and activity manager, a new technology that tracks calories burned. As a living Jenny Craig member, I was happy to be informed of the new Metabolic Max Program because I have always felt that Jenny Craig consultants provide more accurate information about the […]
The Supreme Court has dealt with numerous controversial issue. One of the most heated topics that the Supreme Court has dealt with repeatedly is the death penalty. The most recent case involving the death penalty was Sanford v. Kentucky. The case of Sanford v. Kentucky was about the legality of giving the death penalty to […]
Until recently, the relationship between public administrations and new technologies was not uncommon, in some cases the presence of a solid IT infrastructure was absent. However, good results, private organizations that invest in technology, and new laws that force public administrations to create policies that enable citizens to have a fluid relationship with administrations have […]
Books filled with upholstery samples can be a source of fabric gifts and treasures. Instead of simply tossing upholstery samples in the trash, consider the following creative ways to use upholstery samples. Fabric upholstery samples can be used to make everything from scented sachets to fabric-covered boxes. They are great for group projects and well-worth […]
We all know the many common causes of heart attacks, but do we really know what to do if we are with someone who is having a heart attack? As many members of my family have a variety of heart conditions, I’ve often wondered what I am exactly supposed to do. Do I give them […]