Blood Clots/Stroke - A 4th Indicator

INFORMATION  EVERYONE SHOULD  KNOW........................
B lood Clots/Stroke - A fourth indicator, the "Tongue" 
 
There is now a Fourth Indicator, the  Tongue




 
I  will continue to forward this every time it  comes around!

STROKE:Remember  the 1st Three Letters....S.T.R.
 
My  nurse friend sent this and encouraged me to post  it and spread the word.
I agree.

If  everyone can remember something this simple, we  could save some  folks
Seriously..

Please  read:

STROKE  IDENTIFICATION:

During a BBQ, a friend  stumbled and took a little fall - she assured  everyone that she was fine (they offered to call  paramedics) .she said she had just tripped over  a brick because of her new shoes.

They  got her cleaned up and got her a new plate of  food. While she appeared a bit shaken up, Ingrid  went about enjoying herself the rest of the  evening

Ingrid's husband called later  telling everyone that his wife had been taken to  the hospital - (at 6:00 pm Ingrid passed away.)  She had suffered a stroke at the BBQ. Had they  known how to identify the signs of a stroke,  perhaps Ingrid would be with us today.
 
Some  don't die. they end up in a helpless, hopeless condition instead.

It only takes a minute  to read this...

A neurologist says that  if he can get to a stroke victim within 3 hours  he can totally reverse the effects of a stroke...totally. He said the trick was  getting a stroke recognized, diagnosed, and then  getting the patient medically cared for within 3  hours, which is tough.

RECOGNIZING A  STROKE

Thank God for the sense to  remember the '3' steps, STR
Read and  Learn!

Sometimes symptoms of a stroke are  difficult to identify. Unfortunately, the lack  of awareness spells disaster. The stroke victim  may suffer severe brain damage when people  nearby fail to recognize the symptoms of a stroke.

Now doctors say a bystander can  recognize a stroke by asking three simple  questions:

S  *Ask the  individual to SMILE.
T  *Ask the  person to TALK and SPEAK A SIMPLE SENTENCE  (Coherently)
(i.e. It is sunny out  today.)
R  *Ask him  or her to RAISE BOTH ARMS..

If  he or she has trouble with ANY ONE of these  tasks, call emergency number immediately  and describe the symptoms to the  dispatcher.

New  Sign of a Stroke -------- Stick out your Tongue

NOTE:  Another 'sign' of a stroke is this: Ask the  person to 'stick' out their tongue..
 
If the tongue  is 'crooked', if it goes to one side or the  other,  that is  also an indication of a  stroke.

PAP reform: A checklist for change

COMMENT (Part 1)

Now that the public is more assertive, it wouldn’t hurt to think about what exactly we expect from the PAP. (Yahoo! file photo)

It wouldn’t hurt for a more assertive public to think about what exactly we expect from the PAP. Here’s my own wish list.

For most of 2012, Punggol made national news mainly as a showcase for the government’s prowess in public housing. There were international accolades for the Punggol Waterway district and a healthy buzz around the recently completed Treelodge@Punggol, touted as HDB’s first build-to-order eco-project.

Since mid-December, though, any Google News search, keyword punggol, would yield a more scandalous set of headlines, attesting to the PAP’s human frailty. The town’s impressive development plans are still on track. But as much as government technocrats love being left alone to tinker with their policies, they must now contend with the prospect of a high-risk by-election in the Punggol East constituency. 

Cherian George is an associate professor at Nanyang Technological University. This article was originally published on his blog, www.airconditionednation.com

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COMMENT (Part 2)

The obstacles to internal reform are formidable, but citizens shouldn’t discount the possibility. (Photo by Cherian George)

The obstacles to internal reform are formidable, but citizens shouldn’t discount the possibility entirely.

Picture a PAP government that lets an independent election commission draw constituency boundaries, introduces freedom of information laws and fights for equality even when it’s unpopular. This would be a PAP that committed itself to democratic processes, open government and individual rights.

In my previous blog, I said that this was the kind of PAP that I could believe in and get behind. I can’t say if such changes would arrest the growth of the opposition – probably not, since the opposition’s Parliamentary presence has been unnaturally low and is bound to rise no matter how well the government performs. But such reforms could enhance the PAP’s moral legitimacy and reduce the kneejerk negativity that currently greets its every move. 

Cherian George is an associate professor at Nanyang Technological University. This article was originally published on his blog, www.airconditionednation.com

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Psychiatrists vs. Bartenders?

I really like the Bartender, smart guy don’t have to pay so much for an education in Psychiatrists

Ever since I was a child, I've always had a fear of someone under my bed at night.

So I went to a psychiatrist and told him . . . 'I've got problems. Every time I go to bed I think there's somebody under it. I'm scared. I think I'm going crazy.'  

'Just put yourself in my hands for one year,' said the psychiatrist. 'Come talk to me three times a week and we should be able to get rid of those fears..'  

How much do you charge?'

Eighty dollars per visit,' replied the expert.
I'll sleep on it,' I said.  

Six months later, he met me on the street. 'Why didn't you ever come to see me about those fears you were having?' he asked.

Well, eighty bucks a visit three times a week comes to 12,480 Dollars a year . It is an awful lot of money! A bartender cured me for $10. I was so happy to have saved all that money that I went and bought me a new pickup!' 

'Is that so?' With a bit of an attitude he said, 'and how, may I ask, did a bartender cure you?' 

'He told me to cut the legs off the bed! Ain't nobody under there now!'

SCREW THOSE LEARNED DOCTORS.. GO HAVE A DRINK & TALK TO YOUR BARTENDER! 

Life is too short.....drink more beer today and get your problems clears.

How Does An Aircon Work?

The Working Procedures Of An Air Conditioner

The air conditioner is the wonderful invention of science that has taken place in this decade. It has the ability to cool a room in hot weather and this very process of converting the hot air into cold air is very interesting. This machine not only change the temperature but changes humidity also. People need not have to worry about the installation of these air conditioners as it can be easily installed on a wall or a window. It helps the human beings as it makes them comfortable in the hottest of the weather.

This air conditioner is not only limited in the room but they can be easily found in the many motor vehicles as well. In hot countries, people can’t think of their survival in the hot temperature without the air conditioners. This machine produces colder air than the fan and it is also free from all sorts of irritating sound as well. These Air conditioners are available in different sizes with different types. The split air conditioner is the most popular one as it takes less energy and keep people stress free from the electric bill. This machine works in an interesting way to make the room cooler.

The process of producing cold air
The air conditioner is used to control the temperature of the room and make the room cool in the hot season. For this procedure to take place it utilizes many chemicals to cool the air. These chemicals are transformed to gas and then into liquid and this process is repeated again and again over time. These chemicals drive all the heat of the air out with the help of the chemicals and then the air conditioner squeezes all the temperature of the hot air and slowly all the hot air is replaced by the cold in the room. Thus the air becomes cold and heavy and as it can’t go outside the room so it stays in the room and make the room cooler.

The major parts of air conditioner and its activities
The air conditioner has three major parts- the compressor, condenser and evaporator. This machine produces cold air with the help of these parts. The compressor and condenser are situated on the outside part of the air whereas the evaporator helps to warm the house. Compressor extracts fluids and molecules together to produce power and temperature. Then this fluid starts working and give it up to the condenser. The temperature of condenser becomes cooler than before as it transforms the gas into liquid. This liquid reaches the evaporators where it transforms the liquid into gas.

The gas which is produced is able to suck heat from the air. The evaporator comes with metal fins which assists to produce energy. The evaporator has a fan which helps to scatter the air inside the room which ultimately removes the hot air from the room. This machine comes with a vent which capture the hot air and send it inside the air conditioner and then the evaporator transforms the hot gas into cool air. After taking all the heats, it leaves the cold air into the room. This process is repeated again and again to make the room cool and heat free.

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Cheapest countries to visit

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Traveling abroad can be expensive. Especially in these tough economic times. But everybody needs to take some time off and take it easy. We help make that decision easier by giving you the list of the cheapest countries to visit. Sure, Argentina is not cheap, but compared to other countries its value for money.



Long known for its exotic beaches and full moon parties, Thailand continues to attract travelers because of its enormous tropical paradise appeal. Backpackers have been thronging Thailand for almost four decades and this is not about to stop anytime soon.



Crave tropical rainforests, beautiful beaches, snorkeling, diving and awesome street food? Malaysia is your answer. Visit Kuala Lumpur, Sipadan, Kota Kinabalu, Langkawi and Kuching for a variety of activities to suit your every whim and fancy.



Budget friendly with an unmatched culture makes this football crazy nation a must visit destination. Boogey the night away doing the tango, and eat affordable steak and red wine dinners at the numerous restaurants dotting the capital city Buenos Aires.



Beaches, bikinis, samba and football. Need we say more?



Costa Rica: The name of this Central American country translates to ‘Rich Coast’ in Spanish. A country that rates high on the HDI and also prides itself on being clean and green, this Latin American country is an economic miracle. Comprising of volcanoes, tropical beaches, beautiful islands and a rich variety of flora and fauna Costa Rica is very popular with eco-tourists.



The bombing at Bali may have made Indonesia a less safer destination, but on the flip side, it has also become cheaper. To visit some of the best beaches in the world, lounge about in Bali.



Holidaying in the capital Istanbul is increasingly become more expensive, but the rest of the country can be relatively cheap. Alcati, Konya and Sinop are all cities that need as much attention as the magnificent city of Istanbul.



Marrakech, Tangier and Fes are all exotic locales to visit. The shopping is great and so are the prices. And where else can you explore the Sahara, the beautiful beaches and trek the Atlas mountains.



Explore the countryside, hop around the vast coastline, visit cathedrals and cruise to the numerous coves in Portugal. Given that its one of the cheapest eurozone countries Portugal is a real bargain.



Every rupee spent will go a long way here. Food, accommodation and transportation won’t pinch your purse too much, and the sights and sounds will be worth every penny spent.

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