06.16.08

Avian Flu in Pets

Posted in Common Cold and Flu at 5:03 pm by barbara

Avian Flu in Pets
Facts and information about the avian influenza virus and whether or not bird owners should be concerned. Find out what types of influenza affect birds, what to do to prevent exposure, and what health organizations say about the avian flu.

Cabinet Frame - Final Assembly

[ ] Lay one of the side panels on the floor. Tip the base assembly on its side and place it at the bottom of side panel on the floor. The ends of the studs should be in contact with the side making the cabinet 15” wide. Center the base front-to-back on the cabinet side. When centered, it should give you about a 9/16” space on each side of the base. This leaves room for the front and back panels to be mounted about 1/16” from flush with the edge of the side.

Place the third 14” stud you cut vertically at the top end of the frame along the angled back as per the plans. This will be the top brace.

NOTE: Although some of the illustrations show the top brace at the very top of the cabinet, I have modified the plans to locate the stud on the back angled edge. This provides a lot more room for marquee lighting and speaker mounting.

The top stud should be 9/16” from the edge to allow for PANEL G to be mounted.

Place the other side panel on top. Get it lined up the same way you did with the panel on the floor. Get the base assembly centered (about 9/16” on each side) and the bottoms of the studs flush with the bottom of the side panel.


Building Tip

You should be sure to drill a 1/8” pilot hole before driving the drywall screw. The screw will split the wood if you don’t. If that happens, you won’t be able to get the head of the screw to sink below the surface.


Mark the side panel to indicate where the studs are. Run one screw into a bottom stud and one screw into the top stud. Use your framing square to check that the cabinet is square and not twisted. (see picture)

Once you have determined everything is square, drill pilot holes and then run two 3” drywall/wood screws into the ends of the rest of the studs. Keep the screws at least 1/2” from any edge to keep it from breaking through.

You should make sure that the head of the screw goes slightly below the surface of the side panel. Use a countersink drill bit if necessary. If the screw head sticks up it will translate into the laminate finish material and you will see a bump.

[ ] Now flip the assembly over and repeat to screw down the other side panel. Make sure the frame is square and is not twisted as discussed before.

The Completed Frame

(see note on top stud location change)

Next: Front and Rear Panels

Health Tip: Back Pain in Children

Posted in Back Pain at 5:03 pm by barbara

Health Tip: Back Pain in Children
Title: Health Tip: Back Pain in Children
Category: Health News
Created: 6/13/2008 2:00:00 AM
Last Editorial Review: 6/13/2008

Getting Too Much Fluoride?
Are you getting enough–or too much–fluoride for good dental health? While the right amount of fluoride can prevent tooth decay, too much can lead to serious health issues, including eczema, osteoporosis, and even bone cancer.

Muscle Activation During Selected Strength Exercises in Women With Chronic Neck Muscle Pain

Background and Purpose: Muscle-specific strength training has previously been shown to be effective in the rehabilitation of chronic neck muscle pain in women. The aim of this study was to determine the level of activation of the neck and shoulder muscles using surface electromyography (EMG) during selected strengthening exercises in women undergoing rehabilitation for chronic neck muscle pain (defined as a clinical diagnosis of trapezius myalgia).

Subjects: The subjects were 12 female workers (age=30–60 years) with a clinical diagnosis of trapezius myalgia and a mean baseline pain intensity of 5.6 (range=3–8) on a scale of 0 to 9.

Method: Electromyographic activity in the trapezius and deltoid muscles was measured during the exercises (lateral raises, upright rows, shrugs, one-arm rows, and reverse flys) and normalized to EMG activity recorded during a maximal voluntary static contraction (MVC).

Results: For most exercises, the level of muscle activation was relatively high (>60% of MVC), highlighting the effectiveness and specificity of the respective exercises. For the trapezius muscle, the highest level of muscle activation was found during the shrug (102±11% of MVC), lateral raise (97±6% of MVC), and upright row (85±5% of MVC) exercises, but the latter 2 exercises required smaller training loads (3–10 kg) compared with the shrug exercise (20–30 kg).

Discussion and Conclusion: The lateral raise and upright row may be suitable alternatives to shrugs during rehabilitation of chronic neck muscle pain. Several of the strength exercises had high activation of neck and shoulder muscles in women with chronic neck pain. These exercises can be used equally in the attempt to achieve a beneficial treatment effect on chronic neck muscle pain.

The Super Sleuths

Posted in Parenting at 5:02 pm by barbara

The Super Sleuths
Photo gallery of pictures from the Disney Channel show for preschoolers, My Friends Tigger & Pooh. Also find descriptions of the characters from the show.

Potty Training Birds
Instructions on how to potty train a pet bird in order to avoid embarrassing "accidents" during playtime.

Heavy drinking damages heart and arteries

Posted in High Blood Pressure at 5:01 pm by barbara

Heavy drinking damages heart and arteries
Heavy drinking causes high blood pressure, stiff arteries and rigid heart muscles in men and enlarged hearts in women, boosting their risk of having heart attacks and strokes, researchers said.

FDA rejections may mean higher bar for drugs

Posted in Cholesterol at 4:59 pm by barbara

FDA rejections may mean higher bar for drugs
Regulators ended last week and started this one by rejecting two potential blockbuster cholesterol drugs, leaving Wall Street wondering if tougher approval standards are here.

Can Cholesterol Pills Prevent Alzheimer’s Disease?
Statin drugs, taken for the heart, also have effects on the brain.

Exercise may help prevent substance abuse

Posted in Drug Abuse at 4:13 pm by barbara

Exercise may help prevent substance abuse
Sure, exercise is good for your waistline, your heart, your bones — but might it also help prevent addiction to drugs or alcohol?

Health Dept: One-fourth of NYC residents have herpes virus

Posted in Sexual Disorders at 4:10 pm by barbara

Health Dept: One-fourth of NYC residents have herpes virus
A city Health Department study finds that more than a fourth of adult New Yorkers are infected with the virus that causes genital herpes.

MTV and SpinVox Team Up to Offer First Ever Integrated Voice Powered Social Networking Campaign
SpinVox, a British technology company who is the first in services converting voicemails to text messaging, has teamed up with the infamous MTV and their Staying Alive Foundation, an HIV and AIDS charity, to launch a joint campaign titled “Stand by What You Say”. The purpose of this campaign is to encourage young people to learn […]

Bush pushes G8 countries on disease aid for Africa
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - U.S. President George W. Bush on Thursday pressed fellow rich nations to make good on their pledges to provide $60 billion to help African countries combat diseases like malaria and HIV/AIDS.

More Health Stuff

Posted in Pregnancy at 4:02 pm by barbara

More Health Stuff
HowStuffWorks Health has explanations, reviews, and opinions on topics like fitness and nutrition, to pregnancy, diseases, and medical conditions.

Skin Care Q & A: How Can I Protect The Skin Under My Eyes?

Posted in Skin at 1:11 pm by barbara

Skin Care Q & A: How Can I Protect The Skin Under My Eyes?
Skin care treatment designed for delicate under-eye skin can help prevent those circles, bags and sags that make us look older and detract from our natural beauty.

7 Tips for a Great Shave
Lets face it shaving is an invasive activity. Applying a sharp metal blade to your face cuts hairs but also removes microscopic layers of skin and can cause irritation. These seven simple rules will minimize damage and improve your shaving results.

Propylene Glycol

Posted in Makeup at 10:57 am by barbara

Propylene Glycol
Discussion of Propylene Glycol in Soap, Cosmetics and Household Items

Color Combinations -,Face
Here is your chance to play with makeup color.

Aging Hair & Makeup
Is Your Hairstyle & Makeup Aging You?

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