What is a hyperbaric chamber?

Posted on September 30th, 2009 by admin in hyperbaric chamber | 5 Comments »

Just curious, i wanna know what it does.

Most of the above answers are right. I want to see if I can rope them all together. As already stated, a hyperbaric chamber is a sealed chamber in which the air pressure can be manipulated to be greater than atmospheric.

For the specific case of divers, the problem you can get when you come up too fast is called the bends. When you are underwater at a deep depth, the air you are breathing is at a very high pressure–it has to be, otherwise you won’t be able to breathe it in because you are in a high pressure environment. This means that the air dissolved in your blood is also at a relatively high pressure (everything’s in equilibrium). If you come up to the surface really fast, suddenly you are no longer in a high pressure environment–but you still have that high pressure air dissolved in your blood. The result is that it starts forming air bubbles in your bloodstream. This is extremely painful and very likely to be fatal if not taken care of right away. The point of the hyperbaric chamber is that it can put you back in a high pressure environment so that the air bubbles in your blood dissolve again. Then you decrease the pressure in the chamber slowly (so that the gas in your blood can equilibrate), until you are back to normal atmospheric pressure.

The other common usage for hyperbaric chambers is in management of infected wounds. In this case, it is not just a plain hyperbaric chamber, but one filled with a high concentration of oxygen. High concentrations of oxygen are toxic to many bacteria, so this is a way to kill bacteria in an infected wound. Although the high pressure does force oxygen into the infected tissue from the outside, it’s main therapeutic benefit is from forcing more oxygen into the bloodstream, so that more oxygen reaches the infected wound from the *inside*. Hyperbaric oxygen is typically reserved for wounds that have failed to heal with conventional treatments.

: Is it true that President William Howard Taft was so large that a special bathtub had to be installed in the?

Posted on September 30th, 2009 by admin in taft | 5 Comments »

: Is it true that President William Howard Taft was so large that a special bathtub had to be installed in the White House to accommodate him?

Yeah he and Winston Churchill shared the same affliction — they got stuck in the dub and had to be manhandled out.

What is the average price for putting together a e-commerce website?

Posted on September 30th, 2009 by admin in commerce | 1 Comment »

I built a e-commerce website for someone and did not calculate hours at all, what is the average price?

Depends on the complexity of the website. I have a template shopping cart i have made and charge 500 pounds for it. It can be rebranded to any shop type, takes a few hours to install n setup :)

Spain Chamber of commerce?

Posted on September 30th, 2009 by admin in chamber of commerce | 1 Comment »

How Can I find spain chamber of commerce there company information like textiles chemicals …

is any ones there directorys?

I would suggest using some of the online buyers guides (one referenced). The government agency to contact in Spain would be the Ministry of Industry, Tourism, & Commerce.

Make a natural shedding chamber for a leopard gecko?

Posted on September 30th, 2009 by admin in chamber | 1 Comment »

I know you can make an artificial one, but is there any way to make a natural looking chamber???
Also, is sphagnum moss the normal green moss that grows in wilmington?

Use one of those natural looking caves made so you can look into it when it is attached to the glass. Fill it with MOIST sphagnum moss from a pet shop or a garden center. The Gecko will burrow it’s way in. No sphagnum moss is not what you see growing around Wilmington, Somewhere.

where can I find a list of distribution companies that sell portable hyperbaric chambers?

Posted on September 28th, 2009 by admin in hyperbaric chamber | 1 Comment »


Check with the manufacturer of the equipment. They should be able to supply you with a list of distributors.

How did Theodore Roosevelt, Taft, and Woodrow Wilson live up to the ideals of the Progressive Movement?

Posted on September 28th, 2009 by admin in taft | 1 Comment »

How did these 3 presidents live up to these ideals (the economic, social, and political reforms) of the Progressive Movement? Please include a thesis statement and try to make the description as detailed as possible, and include links to other websites if necessary. THANK YOU! best answer gets 10 points!!

Roosevelt was a proponent of the "New Nationalist" variety of Progressivism. A master of populist rhetoric and public charm, Roosevelt quickly tapped into the widespread fervor for reform. His administration pursued some widely publicized antitrust cases against large companies like Northern Securities and the Swift Beef Trust, but for all his aggressive rhetoric, Roosevelt actually went after fewer monopolies than his successor, William Howard Taft.

Taft supported Teddy Roosevelt’s "Square Deal" policy of attempting to strike a balance between employers and employees and conservatives and Progressives, but it soon proved impossible to please everyone. Taft simply did not have Roosevelt’s personal charisma. Over time, he wound up satisfying conservatives more often than Progressives. His administration nonetheless pursued more antitrust suits than Roosevelt.

Wilson was a leading Progressive, arguing for a stronger central government and fighting for anti-trust legislation and labor rights. As president of the United States, he passed important legislation on those.

From Shmoop

What impact did the creation of bridges have on commerce?

Posted on September 28th, 2009 by admin in commerce | 1 Comment »

What impact did the creation of bridges have on commerce?

What impact did the creation of bridges have on city and community growth?

How does the type of bridge impact it’s ability to span lengths?

What impact does community involvement and money have on bridge designs?

It made it far easier and less expensive to import and export goods across natural river boundaries.

What is the best way to recruit new members for a small town (fishing village) Chamber of Commerce?

Posted on September 28th, 2009 by admin in chamber of commerce | 2 Comments »

I’m in charge of recruiting this year. I’ve been sending out letters, but what else can I do?

Does the budget allow for any "perks" such as help with advertising, or a guaranteed booth in the yearly carnival or whatever?

Also, how about creating your own "March Madness" campaign? Just take out an ad in the paper that says something like, "Now is the time to take advantage of our March Madness drive for new members." Organize a get-acquainted "lunch" or "brunch" for new and potential members to meet other members and sign up. You can get some of the present members to donate food and little give-away items, give a little talk about the benefits of joining the Chamber, etc., and see what happens.

Also, organize a "Spring Carnival" of some sort, or an Art Show or whatever, have local artists pay a little something per art piece, set up and show the art, with an opening-day reception and presentation about the Chamber. Put together a judging panel for the art work, award ribbons of all kinds, set aside a deadline for the judging, present the ribbons and awards on the last day, and allow the artists to sell their work. Have a drawing or raffle, if you want–but be aware that raffles are considered gambling and may be considered in poor taste by local residents.

Approach local schools that have business classes. Have a talk in the classes about the Chamber and what it means to be a member of the local Chamber of Commerce.

Welcome any new businesses in the area with a special ribbon-cutting and picture in the paper, sponsored by the Chamber. The paper will probably go along with that, since they need stories, anyway.

Hope these ideas help.

What is the official ragu recipe from the Chamber of Commerce in Bologna?

Posted on September 28th, 2009 by admin in chamber | 2 Comments »

I heard that the Chamber of Commerce in Bologna has an official ragu recipe but I can’t find it. Any links to the recipe?

Ragu Bologna Pasta Sauce

"The word ‘ragu’ means to stimulate the appetite. This sauce certainly fits the bill and hails from Northern Italy. It does not use garlic, has just a touch of tomato paste and a sprinkling of grated nutmeg, too. The sauce may be used on ravioli, gnocchi, spaetzle or any other type of hot, cooked pasta."

INGREDIENTS
* 3/4 pound cubed flank steak
* 4 ounces ground pork
* 1/4 pound veal, trimmed and cubed
* 1/4 pound finely ground salt pork
* 1 onion, thinly sliced
* 1 carrot, sliced
* 1 stalk celery, chopped
* 1 1/4 cups chicken stock
* 1 teaspoon tomato paste
* 1/4 teaspoon salt
* 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
* 1/4 pound mushrooms, chopped
* 2 cooked chicken liver, diced
* 1/2 cup heavy whipping cream
* 1 small truffle, thinly sliced
* 1 pinch ground nutmeg

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large saucepan, combine beef, chopped pork, veal, salt pork, onion, carrot and celery to brown thoroughly over medium low heat. Add stock or water and continue to cook until it evaporates.
2. Add tomato paste, salt, pepper and enough water to cover meat. Cover pan and cook slowly for 1 hour. Add mushrooms and livers and cook for 15 minutes longer. Just before serving add cream, truffle and nutmeg. Mix well and serve.Serves 5
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North Italian Meat Sauce (Ragu Bolognese)
"This recipe comes from the Northern Italy areas, from Bologna. One unusual characteristic of this sauce is that there is no garlic in it-but there is a hint of ground nutmeg. Serve over hot, cooked pasta."

INGREDIENTS

* 1 cup chopped ham
* 1 cup chopped onion
* 1 cup coarsely chopped carrots
* 1/2 cup chopped celery
* 4 tablespoons butter
* 2 tablespoons olive oil
* 1/4 pound lean ground beef
* 12 ounces lean ground pork
* 1/2 cup white wine
* 2 cups beef stock
* 2 tablespoons tomato paste
* 1/2 pound chicken liver
* 1 cup heavy whipping cream
* 1 pinch ground nutmeg
* salt and pepper to taste

DIRECTIONS

1. Combine the ham, onions, carrots and celery on a cutting board and chop into very small pieces. In a large skillet melt butter or margarine over medium heat. Add ham mixture and saute, stirring often, for 10 minutes or until lightly browned. Transfer to a heavy large saucepan.
2. In same skillet heat olive oil and lightly brown beef and pork over medium heat, stirring constantly to break up any lumps. Pour in the wine, increased the heat and boil briskly, still stirring constantly, until almost all of the liquid has evaporated. Add ground meat mixture to ham mixture in saucepan. Stir in the stock and tomato paste. Bring all to a boil over high heat, then reduce the heat and simmer, partially covered, for 45 minutes, stirring occasionally.
3. Meanwhile, melt remaining 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine over high heat in the original skillet. Add chicken livers and saute for 3 to 4 minutes, or until firm and lightly browned. Remove livers from skillet and dice. Set aside and add to sauce 10 minutes before it is done. A few minutes before serving, stir in the cream and let it heat through. Season sauce with nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste.
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