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The Kings are a hobby for all of us, and they are a constant. The Kings fill a void in all of our lives, a concern and an obsession that is largely irreplaceable by another team. The Kings are my team. The Kings have been my team for as long, if not longer, than I can remember, which I suspect is the case for a lot of ... |
The Kings, to me, are an establishment of respect around the city and greater area of Sacramento (at least, when they win more than 17 games). You could have nothing in common with someone in terms of politics or alternative hobbies, but the Kings have always been a uniting topic of discussion (and sometimes fracturing... |
The Kings. The Sacramento Kings. It sounds natural, like saying the Sacramento River or the Golden Gate Bridge. |
The Kings mean hope. The Kings mean respect and acclaim. The Kings mean unity. |
The Kings mean business. |
This threat to file (and I do believe at this point it is just a threat) is a last call to the city of Sacramento. It seems to me that California as a whole is rife with citizens who like to sit around and complain, without putting anything into action. This has been the case in almost every facet of Californian life t... |
These are our Kings, don't you dare take them away from us. |
I'd like to finish with some advice to the Maloofs: Don't give up on us yet. I know you expected this kind of positive activity 5 years ago, but it's happening, and it's happening now. |
What I can promise you is that you will never see the support you've seen here for the team. I doubt the Honda Center (which isn't much better than Arco anyway, but that's another point) will sell out to the tune of 17k fans a night when/if you guys ever get around to putting a competitive product on the floor. That ma... |
As far as my fandom, if the Kings leave, I will attempt to be a fan of the Portland Trailblazers, solely for the fact that they wear the same colors as the Falcons and they are a west coast team. I will always have a soft spot for the players on this current team, and I will hope beyond hope that they get traded away f... |
Maloofs, be cautious. The Sacramento Kings are our team. You won't get what you have here (even if not much right now) anywhere else, and that includes Anaheim. |
My thoughts may seem scattered, but I hope they read somewhat coherently. |
I encourage everyone to go the Kings-Clippers game AKA the "Here We Stay, Goddamnit!" game. I'm currently in full tilt at UCSC so it isn't feasible (monetarily and time-wise) for me to go, but you can bet your ass I'll be contributing in someway to the movement. This post will be e-mailed to the Kings as soon as I revi... |
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Heat Index |
What is the Heat Index? |
Hot Sun with Sunglasses Considering the tragic death toll of heat-related incidents, the National Weather Service has stepped up its efforts to alert more effectively the general public and appropriate authorities to the hazards of heat waves -- those prolonged excessive heat/humidity episodes. |
Based on the latest research findings, the NWS has devised the "Heat Index" (HI), (sometimes referred to as the "apparent temperature"). The HI, given in degrees Fahrenheit, is an accurate measure of how hot it really feels when the relative humidity (RH) is added to the actual air temperature. |
To find the Heat Index, look at the Heat Index Chart or Calculator below. As an example, if the air temperature is 95° F, and the relative humidity is 55%, the HI -- or how hot it really feels -- is 110° F. This is at the intersection of the 95° row and the 55% column. |
Important: Since HI values were devised for shady, light wind conditions, exposure to full sunshine can increase HI values by up to 15° F. Also, strong winds, particularly with very hot, dry air, can be extremely hazardous. |
Note on the HI chart the shaded zone above 105° F. This corresponds to a level of HI that may cause increasingly severe heat disorders with continued exposure and/or physical activity. |
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Heat Index Calculator |
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Heat Index / Heat Disorders |
Heat Index Possible heat disorders for people in higher risk groups |
130°F or higher Heatstroke/sunstroke highly likely with continued exposure. |
105° - 130°F Sunstroke, heat cramps or heat exhaustion likely, and heatstroke possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity. |
90° - 105°F Sunstroke, heat cramps and heat exhaustion possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity. |
80° - 90°F Fatigue possible with prolonged exposure and/or physical activity. |
Heat Index Calculation |
The computation used for the heat index is a refinement of a result obtained by multiple regression analysis carried out by Lans P. Rothfusz and described in a 1990 National Weather Service (NWS) Technical Attachment (SR 90-23). The regression equation of Rothfusz is: |
HI = -42.379 + 2.04901523 * T + 10.14333127 * RH -.22475541 * T * RH - .00683783 * T * T - .05481717 * RH * RH + .00122874 * T * T * RH + .00085282 * T * RH * RH - .00000199 * T * T * RH * RH |
where T is temperature in degrees F and RH is relative humidity in percent. HI is the heat index expressed as an apparent temperature in degrees F. If the RH is less than 13% and the temperature is between 80 and 112 degrees F, then the following adjustment is subtracted from HI: |
ADJUSTMENT = [(13-RH)/4]*SQRT{[17-ABS(T-95.)]/17} |
where ABS and SQRT are the absolute value and square root functions, respectively. On the other hand, if the RH is greater than 85% and the temperature is between 80 and 87 degrees F, then the following adjustment is added to HI: |
The equation for HI above with the appropriate adjustment is used to compute a maximum heat index using the Hydrologic Prediction Center forecast maximum temperature and the 00 UTC MOS dew point temperature at each forecast point location for each forecast projection day. Similarly, a minimum heat index is computed. Th... |
Sunday, February 19, 2012 |
A Filipino Feast at Mesa: Modern(e) Crispchon and Mor(e) |
During my recent trip to the Philippines there wasn't that much time to be a tourist. That was fine, of course, as I was able to spend quality time with not only my father, but the dozens--if not hundreds--of people that we consider our relatives, which is to say most of the occupants of the town in which my father was... |
Among all the towering skyscrapers and bustling evening street life we headed to a mall. Of course we did. Malls have replaced plazas, parks and the picturesque waterfront as the gathering place of choice for urban-dwelling Filipinos (but that is another topic altogether). But shopping wasn't on the agenda that night, ... |
Even the lights looked good enough to eat |
Mesa describes itself as a modern Filipino restaurant (actually technically they use "moderne" but I'll stick with the "e"-less version) and the interior was indeed sleek and minimalist. But then I sat down and opened the extensive menu randomly to this page: |
This gorgeous and gleaming young swine centerfold was all I needed to see to know that I would like this nouveau cuisine. (I realize that in the Philippines it is not all that exciting or unusual to see lechón but for us Filipinos and half-Filipinos living in decidedly non-Filipino places like Denver, each pig-on-a-sti... |
"You want that?" My cousin astutely inquired, seeing my jittery hands and shit-faced grin as I stared at the picture of "Crispchon"--that is, lechón that instead of being roasted is deep fried to a crisp. He proceeded to order that and so much more, in what would be a disgustingly decadent spread of Filipino flavor. |
I just about peed on myself (for joy) when our 17-year-old (at most) server quickly re-appeared with the freshly deep fried hind quarter of a suckling pig. He placed it on a small butcher's block and began to chop it into bite-sized chunks. Its still-steaming meat and hot glistening skin was making me more than a littl... |
"Nooooo!" I whispered to myself. From my seat at the wrong end of a six-person booth I was helpless to stop him. I was also physically unable to speed up our young butcher who after chopping for what seemed like hours, was now rolling up pieces of the meat with crackly pig skin, cucumbers, cilantro and leeks into small... |
I appreciated the effort and the style of our table side demo but lechón is best when eaten piping hot. So it was with some sadness that I watched the steam dissipate from the sliced meat. And where the hell was that pig leg? |
Then I became distracted by the simultaneous arrival all of our food. First to hit the table was a huge plate of grilled meats: skewered and marinated pork, fatty ribs, mussels and plump prawns. And while it was all quite good, my mind was still on that quartered pig. |
The next dish I sampled was a creative plate of deep fried tilapia. The fillet was cubed and fried separately from the body so as to be light and crunchy like popcorn--but still wonderfully moist. But the best pieces were on the body itself (the head and cheeks to be specific) which was also fried and presented in a w... |
More plates: baby octopus, stir-fried vegetables, a delicate seafood soup and an incredible green mango dish served with diced tomato and onion, garnished with Bagoong Alamang, or Filipino shrimp paste. |
Finally our boy-server plopped down our platter of rolled-up lechón in the center of our table. |
Although only luke-warm my first bite was entirely satisfying. The skin was still crisp (it was deep fried after all) and the meat was tender like a young pig's flesh should be. The vegetables added another layer of crispy texture but also cut the fatty, fried meat nicely. Three sauces adorned the platter, but I needed... |
And then I noticed someone had snuck the leg bone back onto our table-- now chopped into hand-sized chunks and stacked rather haphazardly (in contrast to our carefully prepared lechon rolls) on a single small plate. When they were passed my way I gnawed at several crunchy, meaty, fatty pieces and even sucked on the foo... |
Crying babies? Or fried pig leg? Tough choice. |
It was, as I said, an enormous meal-- just the type of indulgence required for a reunion of three cousins (and their families) living on three different continents. I don't get enough Filipino food anymore to distinguish the good from the great, as just the dishes themselves, the flavors even-- rich liver sauce, crisp ... |
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Pacemaker implantation |
How the heart works |
Watch this animation that demonstrates how the heart functions. |
Media last reviewed: 23/08/2012 |
Next review due: 23/08/2014 |
Are there any alternatives? |
For example, atrial fibrillation can sometimes be treated with a type of medication called a beta-blocker, or a non-surgical procedure called catheter ablation. |
If your cardiologist recommends having a pacemaker fitted, talk to them about why they think it is the best option and discuss any possible alternative treatments you could have. |
Pacemaker implantation is a surgical procedure where a small electrical device called a pacemaker is implanted in your chest. |
Having a pacemaker fitted can greatly improve your quality of life if you have problems with your heart rhythm, and the device can be lifesaving for some people. |
Pacemaker implantation is one of the most common types of heart surgery carried out in the UK. During 2012-13 in England, more than 40,000 people had a pacemaker fitted. |
How does a pacemaker work? |
The pacemaker is a small metal box weighing 20-50g. It is attached to one or more wires, known as pacing leads, which run to your heart. |
The pacemaker contains: |
• a battery, which usually lasts six to 10 years depending on how advanced the device is (more advanced pacemakers tend to use more energy so have a shorter battery life) |
• a pulse generator |
• a tiny computer circuit that converts energy from the battery into electrical impulses, which flow down the wires and stimulate your heart to contract |
The rate at which these electrical impulses are sent out is called the discharge rate. |
Almost all modern pacemakers work on demand. This means that they can be programmed to adjust the discharge rate in response to your body's needs. If the pacemaker senses that your heart has missed a beat or is beating too slowly, it sends signals at a steady rate. If it senses that your heart is beating normally by it... |
Most pacemakers have a special sensor that recognises body movement or your breathing rate. This allows them to speed up the discharge rate when you are active. Doctors describe this as rate responsive. |
Why do I need a pacemaker? |
The heart is essentially a pump, made of muscle, which is controlled by electrical signals. |
• an abnormally slow heartbeat (bradycardia) or an abnormally fast heartbeat (supraventricular tachycardia) – caused by damage to part of the heart called the sinoatrial node |
• heart block – where your heart beats irregularly because the electrical signals that control your heartbeat are not transmitted properly |
• cardiac arrest – when a problem with the electrical signals in the heart causes the heart to stop beating altogether |
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