Category: Helpful tips

What causes sternal retraction? Intercostal retractions are due to reduced air pressure inside your chest. This can happen if the upper airway (trachea) or small airways of the lungs (bronchioles) become partially blocked. As a result, the intercostal muscles are sucked inward, between the ribs, when you breathe. This is a sign of a blocked […]

Is it normal for 3 week old kittens sneeze? Upper respiratory viruses are the most common cause of kitten sneezing. These upper respiratory ailments are similar to the human common cold. Kitten upper respiratory symptoms are analogous to the human cold, but your kitten is infectious only to other cats and kittens, not to you. […]

Can pine nuts give you a metallic taste? Eating pine nuts can occasionally cause some people to experience a bitter or metallic taste lasting from a few days up to 2 weeks. This taste disturbance has been referred to as ‘pine mouth’ or ‘pine nut syndrome’. Not all people who consume pine nuts become afflicted […]

Where does Joe Thomas rank all time? Thomas is the only offensive lineman in NFL history to be voted to ten consecutive Pro Bowls. He was chosen on NFL.com as the 7th greatest offensive tackle of all time, as well as the third greatest Cleveland Brown of all time. He will be eligible for the […]

How do I set up a nursery on a budget? Here are some tips for creating a nursery on a budget: Pick Paint Wisely. Choosing the colors for the baby’s room is one of the first things most new parents do. Choose Used or Hand-Me-Downs. You don’t have to buy everything new. Opt for Double-duty […]

How do you play the auction game? The Auction game is literally an auction. Each player starts with some ‘money’ and bids on ‘items’. A good player will try to spend the least amount of money to buy the best items. The game is played with a normal deck of cards, which are used to […]

How is thallium detected in cardiac cells? A thallium (or cardiolite) scan uses a radioactive tracer to see how much blood is reaching different parts of your heart. These tests are the more common forms of tests called nuclear medicine scans. What is myocardial perfusion imaging Planar? Planar imaging is an acceptable method for myocardial […]

What is a hex shank drill bit used for? Hex bits: Designed to work when an Allen key won’t fit, hex bits are often used for furniture construction and disassembly. What is a 1/4 hex shank? A hex shank has 6 sides that are held into place by a chuck. The hex shank allows for […]

What cigarette brands does RJ Reynolds own? Innovative Total Tobacco Company Reynolds Tobacco Company makes many of the nation’s best selling cigarette brands, including Newport, Camel, Pall Mall and Doral. R.J. Reynolds provides adult tobacco consumers with the highest quality products and is an innovation leader in the industry. Is RJ Reynolds tobacco company still […]

What led to the decline of the Ottoman Empire? The Ottoman economy was disrupted by inflation, caused by the influx of precious metals into Europe from the Americas and by an increasing imbalance of trade between East and West. When did the Ottoman Empire decline? 1828 – 1908 Decline and modernization of the Ottoman Empire/Periods […]