Me driving in Costa Rica from San Jose through the Arenal Volcano and Lake area and then up to Rio Celeste.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
May
20
Costa Rica Day One
May
20
Cost of Home Health Care
Cost of Home Health Care
Article by Susan Slobac
The cost of home health care warrants proactive planning and should be weighed against your budget and other anticipated expenses. For a home health aide to visit just 3 times a week to provide in home care, you may have to pay nearly ,000 a year. It is wise then, to fully understand what is involved in contracting home health services and how it impacts your finances.
To get a full picture of what to expect when engaging a home health care provider, determine the cost your home health services, the public programs for which you are eligible, what payments these programs cover and what private funding options are available. This will greatly simplify identifying what option best meets your budget and in home care needs.
According to the US Department of Health and Human Services, in 2008, the average cost of hiring a home health care provider in United States is an hour. The cost may vary depending upon where you live, however. Those in Los Angeles, may have to pay /hour for a home health aide, but those in San Jose, may need to pay /hour for the same in home care.
The table below shows average hourly rates of home healthcare services state-wise.Average state hourly home health aide rates in USD ($ ) (Source: 2008 Cost of Care Survey, Genworth Financial, March 2008 )Alabama 46.00Alaska 49.00Arizona 29.00Arkansas 21.00California 36.00Colorado 27.00Connecticut 25.00Delaware 31.00District of Columbia 20.00Florida 20.00Georgia 42.00Hawaii 32.00Idaho 25.00Illinois 30.00Indiana 21.00Iowa 28.00Kansas 22.00Kentucky 16.00Louisiana 41.00Maine 38.00Massachusetts 28.00Michigan 26.00Minnesota 26.00Mississippi 44.00Missouri 25.00Montana 23.00Nebraska 23.00Nevada 37.00New Hampshire 32.00New Jersey 26.00New Mexico 23.00New York 25.00North Carolina 28.00North Dakota 24.00Oklahoma 29.00Oregon 33.00Pennsylvania 24.00Rhode Island 22.00South Carolina 29.00South Dakota 20.00Tennessee 30.00Texas 28.00Utah 24.00Vermont 24.00Virginia 25.00Washington 45.00West Virginia 32.00Wisconsin 25.00Wyoming 24.00
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May
20
When Will We Discover the Extraterrestrials?
Google TechTalk April 24, 2007 Speaker: Dr. Seth Shostak The scientific hunt for extraterrestrial intelligence is now into its fifth decade, and we still haven’t uncovered a confirmed peep from any cosmic company. Could this mean that finding aliens, even if they exist, is a project for the ages — one that might take centuries or longer? New technologies for use in the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence (SETI) suggest that, despite the continued dearth of signals from other societies, there is good reason to expect that success might not be far off — that we might find evidence of sophisticated civilizations within a few decades. Why this is so, what contact would tell us, and what such a discovery would mean, are the subject of this talk on the continuing efforts to establish our place in the universe of thinking beings. This Space Exploration series talk was hosted by Boris Debic.
May
19
The Last Kiss (2000)
View Trailer: www.youtube.com Behind the Scenes: www.youtube.com A heart surgery patient’s final attempt to pursue his lover demonstrates just how powerful his love for her is, so much so that not even death can stop its forces. Black & white cinematography, no dialogue and an instrumental soundtrack deepen the effect of this ensemble acting project. Soundtrack remastered for this upload. Both a National Finalist and a Creative Excellence Award Winner in the 2000 National Children’s Film Festival. Starring Ian Ames and Jocelyn Sia. Written and Directed by Garett Thomas. © Thomas Productions, 2000. www.directorG.com Trivia: Entered into film festivals six years before Zach Braff’s similarly titled film was released.
Video Rating: 4 / 5
May
19
Wavefront Technology
Wavefront Technology
Article by Amanda Tobin
Sounds like something surfers would be interested in, right? Not so. It is actually new technology for the world of ophthalmology.
If youve ever had your eyes checked, youll remember that weird machine known as a phoropter you have to look through, telling your eye doctor which lens is better. A or B? 1 or 2? And, most likely, youve had to just sort of guess at which was really better because A and B seemed pretty much the same. After all, how can you be objective when you cant see clearly?! Quite the conundrum, isnt it?
Well, thanks to wavefront technology , those old phoropters may be going the way of the Dodo bird. Basically, the wavefront system automatically measures vision problems in just a few minutes with much greater detail. This, then, allows your ophthalmologist to better prescribe lens corrections and treat any eye ailments that may be found.
What is Wavefront Technology? Imagine a bundle of light rays with lines drawn perpendicular to the tips of those rays. Those lines make up the wavefront map. So, in a wavefront machine, for eyes with perfect vision, that map would be flat. Eyes with less than perfect vision have an irregular wavefront map. These maps are produced by when light is passed through various parts of the eye such as the cornea.
Based on the wavefront map of each eye, problems ranging from nearsightedness to farsightedness to halos and double-vision can be diagnosed more precisely.
Wavefront technology is also being used during LASIK vision correction procedures to more accurately restore your vision to 20/20. Plus, it leads to quicker healing and a lower risk of side affects. Wavefront technology and LASIK are a perfect match.
Maybe wavefront technology does have something to do with surfing. After all, if you have improved vision, you can see the waves better and enjoy surfing more. Fortunately, wavefront technology is available to surfers and non-surfers alike. Whether you need an eye exam or are considering LASIK, you should be sure your ophthalmologist uses wavefront technology.
If you are interested in learning more about wavefront technology and LASIK in San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose, California, please visit the website of Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley today.
About the Author
If you are interested in learning more about wavefront technology and LASIK in San Francisco, Oakland or San Jose, California, please visit the website of Laser Eye Center of Silicon Valley today.
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May
19
World’s Best Superfoods Part 5
www.superfoodhealthyliving.com www.superfoodhealthyliving.com 4. Japanese When Dr. Miller was traveling around the world doing research for her book, she found that traditional Japanese cuisine-especially the version eaten on the island of Okinawa, where people often live to 100-plus-was superhealthy. ” Not only are Okinawans blessed with a diet rich in cancer-fighting fruits and vegetables, but they also prepare them in the healthiest way possible, with a light steam or a quick stir-fry,” Dr. Miller explains. They also practice Hara Hachi Bu, which means “eat until you are eight parts (or 80 percent) full,” she says. These simple diet rules may be why people in Japan are far less likely than Americans to get breast or colon cancer. Japanese staples that are amazing for your health include antioxidant-rich yams and green tea; cruciferous, calcium-rich veggies like bok choy; iodine-rich seaweed (good for your thyroid); omega-3-rich seafood; shiitake mushrooms (a source of iron, potassium, zinc, copper, and folate); and whole-soy foods. “The soy that’s good for you is unprocessed, not made into fake meat,” Dr. Miller says. Think: tofu, edamame, miso, and tempeh, a nutty tasting soybean cake made from fermented soybeans. Healthy choices the next time you visit a Japanese restaurant? Miso soup, which typically contains seaweed and tofu, or a simple veggie-and-tofu stir-fry. Danger zone: White rice can cause a spike in blood sugar, so ask for brown rice, rich in fat-burning …
May
18
Professional Perspectives: Fluoride in Tap Water
Part of a new series of “Professional Perspectives” on Fluoride. In this short video, Dr. Bill Osmunson — a general and cosmetic dentist — explains why he is now concerned about fluoride and water fluoridation. To learn more about Dr. Osmunson’s practice, see: www.smilesofbellevue.com To sign the Professionals Statement Calling for an End to Fluoridation, see professional.fluoridealert.org
Video Rating: 4 / 5
May
18
Dental Experts Reveal The True Effects Of Bruxism
Dental Experts Reveal The True Effects Of Bruxism
Article by Christine O’Kelly
Dentists can see the effects of Bruxism, or teeth grinding, almost instantly in a patient’s mouth. Unfortunately, this condition can affect much more than just your teeth. Whether you have this habit consciously, or subconsciously, you want to talk to a dental professional to have it corrected. Otherwise, you can face unpleasant complications.
Tooth Damage
Many dental patients who have bruxism have damaged teeth as a result. The grinding of the top teeth directly onto the bottom can crack or chip a tooth, dislodge fillings, wear crowns, and many other problems that can lead to necessary and costly repairs. If you grind your teeth at night, this damage can be far worse because your jaws exhibit a pressure that is six times stronger at night than while you are awake.
Wearing Of The Enamel
Dentists commonly find patients who have worn away a large portion of the enamel on their teeth. This exposes the delicate dentin and nerve underneath making them extremely sensitive. When the patient puts anything hot, cold, or super sweet in their mouth, they experience a sharp shooting pain. For many people, even inhaling cold air into their mouth and across their teeth can cause this pain.
Loss Of Visual Appeal
When bruxism persists for long periods, dentists often find that the wearing-away of enamel has altered the appearance of the teeth. Most of the time, this wear is uneven because the pressure is rarely dispersed evenly. Some teeth will be far shorter than the rest. Others will be jagged, and appear a different shape from the rest. This requires restorative dental treatments such as veneers or bonding to hide the damage.
The Formation Of TMJ (Temporomandibular Joint Damage)
Bruxism not only damages your teeth, but the joint in your jaw as well. Known as the temporomandibular bone, this joint becomes stressed and it can actually harm the muscles that support it and allow it to open and close properly. In severe cases, it can also change the shape of the bones themselves. When the TMJ is damaged, oral care professionals notice their patients suffer from a clicking noise when they move their jaw, pain in and around the area, and may even experience ‘lock jaw.’
Head And Ear Pain
The pressure a dental patient endures with bruxism can cause a lot of pain and discomfort overall. At first, it may only be in the teeth and gums. It may even travel into the jaw. As the condition worsens, however, this pain can quickly turn into severe headaches, ear aches, and neck pain. Dentists often hear of patients who went to a medical doctor to find the cause of these pains only to receive a diagnosis of teeth grinding.
San Jose dental patients and those throughout the country are experiencing this condition more frequently. While it may not seem serious at the start, it can have serious effects on the rest of your health if it isn’t treated in time. If you have noticed symptoms of bruxism, be sure to talk to one of the dentists in your area in order to avoid this condition.
About the Author
Christine O’Kelly is an author for the San Jose dental experts at Zeidler Dental Group. For these dentists, San Jose and area patients have a full range of treatments to choose from including tooth whitening and dental implants as well as cosmetic and general dental procedures.
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May
18
Informal 06/07/11 Work Session – Norfolk City Council
Norfolk City Council’s Work Session for June 7, 2011 Priority Setting Session Current Council Priorities: Community Building Education Public Accountability Economic Development Public Safety Regional PartnershipSee the most current formal agenda online here: www.norfolk.gov See previous formal meeting minutes here: www.norfolk.gov See previous informal / work session minutes here: www.norfolk.gov City Council and Clerk’s office contact phone # list is here (where residents can comment): www.norfolk.gov