Did you know what the driving secret is?

The secret that will help our pocketbook, and the planet is simple: Slow Down! I discovered this little miracle by committing to drive 55 mph for a week on my commute. I got 40 miles per gallon. The difference in going faster is startling. At 65 mph, it drops to 32 mpg. I consider that significant. What does slowing down mean on the days I drive to Cheyenne? Well, I suppose I make a lot of people angry because they buzz around me as if I'm standing still. Yet, when I get to the stop light, we arrive at nearly the same time.

Did you know that the asshole is usually in charge?

The body was talking to decide who should be in charge. So each organ began its conversation with:

"I should be in charge," said the brain, "Because I run all the body's systems, so without me nothing would happen."
"I should be in charge," said the blood , "Because I circulate oxygen all over so without me you'd all waste away."
"I should be in charge," said the stomach," Because I process food and give all of you energy."
"I should be in charge," said the legs, "because I carry the body wherever it needs to go."
"I should be in charge," said the eyes, "Because I allow the body to see where it goes."
"I should be in charge," said the rectum, "Because I'm responsible for waste removal."
All the other body parts laughed at the rectum And insulted him, so in a huff, he shut down tight.
Within a few days, the brain had a terrible headache, the stomach was bloated, the legs got wobbly, the eyes got watery, and theblood was toxic. They all decided that the rectum should be the boss..
The Moral of the story?The asshole is usually in charge

Replacing your dirty air filter saves your gas mileage?.

According to fueleconomy.gov driving with an excessively dirty or clogged air filter can reduce your vehicle’s gas mileage by up to 10%. In terms of dollars, that’s the equivalent of adding close to $.30 to each gallon of gas you buy!
Edmonds.com recommends that you change your air filter at least once per year. But how do you know when your car’s air filter is dirty enough so that it should be replaced?
Here’s a simple way to know that your air filter has become so clogged that it has become a detriment to your fuel economy: Remove the air filter from its casing and shine a flashlight on it. If light (or most of the light) is able to get through, your air filter is fine for the time being. However, if most of the light is unable to get through, it’s time for you to replace the filter.
More than likely, the air filter that you would need is readily available at most auto parts stores and you should be able to replace the filter on your own. All said and done, it should take less than 15 minutes to check and, if necessary, replace a clogged air filter.
Sounds to me that 15 minutes and $20 bucks (for the new filter) is time and money well spent if it means your not tacking $.30 extra cents on to each gallon of gas you buy!
According to fueleconomy.gov driving with an excessively dirty or clogged air filter can reduce your vehicle’s gas mileage by up to 10%. In terms of dollars, that’s the equivalent of adding close to $.30 to each gallon of gas you buy!
Edmonds.com recommends that you change your air filter at least once per year. But how do you know when your car’s air filter is dirty enough so that it should be replaced?
Here’s a simple way to know that your air filter has become so clogged that it has become a detriment to your fuel economy: Remove the air filter from its casing and shine a flashlight on it. If light (or most of the light) is able to get through, your air filter is fine for the time being. However, if most of the light is unable to get through, it’s time for you to replace the filter.
More than likely, the air filter that you would need is readily available at most auto parts stores and you should be able to replace the filter on your own. All said and done, it should take less than 15 minutes to check and, if necessary, replace a clogged air filter.
Sounds to me that 15 minutes and $20 bucks (for the new filter) is time and money well spent if it means your not tacking $.30 extra cents on to each gallon of gas you buy!

Gas prices gradually falling while crude is falling fast

Did you know that the price of crude has been decling from its peak of $147 a barrel last month, crude oil has fallen by 19 percent -- but not gasoline. The local average gas price has fallen by less than 5 percent from its high of $4.346 a gallon on July 8 -- and 6 percent nationally. So, why do gas prices go up like a rocket as crude oil is rising, but parachute slowly downward when its basic raw material is plummeting. A brief explanation shows that while oil prices were making a steady incline, many owners were taking a beating at the pump because they were not passing the crude increase accross the board when they first started happening. Now that the prices are of crude as dropped, many owners are trying to recoup some of their losses. Although they will continue to gradually fall.

4 months ago when the gas prices were $3.27 a gallon I was mad. Now I will welcome these numbers with open arms... Once crude hits $100 a barrell then gas will go back under $3.00 a gallon

Did you know that Men are 2.5 times more likely to die from an accident than are women

Men are 2.5 times more likely to die from an accident than are women. In the United States, 35,000 men die every year as the result of an accident. Between the ages of 1 and 44 years old, accidents are the biggest cause of death. In the 15 to 24 age group, there are over 4 men die for every woman that dies from an accident. But why do men have more accidents than women and also die from them? Much of it has to do with men involving themselves in riskier behavior than women, and here's why.1. Alcohol - This is a big contributor to accidental deaths in men. Men binge drink much more than women do, so they're much more likely to get drunk and then do stupid things. 43% of pedestrians killed in the US every year are men who are drunk.
Apparently, when they have a few beers, looking both ways before they cross the street is the last thing they think of.2. Testosterone - Men have a lot of it and it's testosterone that makes men think things like "I can drive really fast and beat that other car to the stop sign", "Bungee jumping with a homemade bungee cord would be so awesome", or "Skateboarding down that big mountain drunk sounds cool!" As soon as men let their testosterone get the better of them, bad things usually happen.3. The Peacock Syndrome - Men often have to compete for women's attention and, for some bizarre reason, they think women like men who do dangerous things. Really, most women look at them and think "What's wrong with him?" but men don't get that. So, just like the male peacock with the flashy feathers cavorting around to get attention, they get out their motorbikes and do wheelies. At 90 miles an hour. Without a helmet. 4.Men are Raised To Take Risks - Little girls are often told, "Be careful, you might get hurt", but little boys are usually allowed to do what they want. They're encouraged by parents and family members to be adventurous and try things - risk-taking builds character. So, by the time they're 25 years old, they're still thinking about how much fun it would be to skateboard down the street while being pulled by a car. Women, on the other hand, are thinking how much that will hurt when they hit a pole.

Did you know that (71%), of people reported that they were driving while drowsy ?

Did you know that:

Millions Drive Drowsy and
About one-half of America's adult drivers - 51 percent or approximately 100 million people - are on the roads feeling sleepy while they are driving. Nearly two in 10 drivers - 17 percent or approximately 14 million people - say they have actually fallen asleep at the wheel in the past year.
This marks the fifth consecutive year that approximately one-half or more of adult drivers admit to driving while drowsy or sleepy in NSF's annual poll. One percent of the respondents say they had an accident because they dozed off or were too tired to drive, a figure that has remained consistent in the polls.

Did you know that males and young adults between 18 and 29 are at the highest risk for drowsy driving and falling asleep at the wheel?

Did you know that two-thirds of young adults who drive, reported that they were driving while drowsy ? Adults with children in the household are more likely to drive drowsy than those without children.


Did you know that older adults, 65 and over, are the least likely to drive drowsy or to fall asleep at the wheel?








Did you know that more than one-half (59%) of the drowsy drivers admit they did not stop because of their sleepiness?

Did you know the Warning Signs of Fatigue While Driving?

There are several signs to indicate fatigue while driving, many people may not associate the symptoms with fatigue or sleepiness and continue to drive when they should stop.

Here are some signs that should tell a driver to stop and rest.

• Difficulty focusing, frequent blinking, or heavy eyelids.
• Trouble keeping your head up.
• Yawning repeatedly.
• Trouble remembering the last few miles driven; missing exits or traffic signs.
• Drifting from your lane, tailgating, or hitting a shoulder rumble strip

Did you know how to preventing a fall-asleep crash?

The best way to prevent a fall-asleep crash is to plan ahead and get plenty of sleep before hitting the road. If you start to feel tired while driving, stop or have a driving companion take over.

If you are not stopping for the night, find a safe, well-lit area and take a 15-20 minute nap.

Did you know Caffeine from coffee or energy drinks can promote short-term alertness?

Did you know it takes about 30 minutes for the drinks to enter the bloodstream?






Did you know that Blasting a radio, opening a window and similar "tricks" to stay awake do not work? That's proof!!!

Now if you did not know, now you can say you know...



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Did you know that Pneumonia is the leading cause of death among the elderly ?

Did you know that Pneumonia is an inflammatory illness of the lung?

 
Did you know that on August 4, 2008 that Bernie Mac died from Pneumonia? 

Did you know that it is frequently described as lung parenchyma/alveolar inflammation and abnormal alveolar filling with fluid?

Did you know that Pneumonia can result from a variety of causes, including infection with bacteria, viruses, fungi, or parasites, and chemical or physical injury to the lungs?

Did you know that Typical symptoms associated with pneumonia include cough, chest pain, fever, and difficulty in breathing?

 

Did you know to diagnos Pneumonia you need a  x-rays and examination of the sputum?  

 Did you know that bacterial pneumonia is treated with antibiotics?

Did you know that Pneumonia is a common illness which occurs in all age groups, and is a leading cause of death among the elderly and people who are chronically and terminally ill?

 

Did you know that vaccines help to prevent certain types of pneumonia are available?

Did you know that the prognosis depends on the type of pneumonia, the appropriate treatment, any complications, and the person's underlying health?

Did you know that Pneumonia fills the lung's alveoli with fluid, keeping oxygen from reaching the bloodstream?

Did you know that people with infectious pneumonia often have a cough producing greenish or yellow sputum, or phlegm and a high fever that may be accompanied by shaking chills?

Did you know that people with pneumonia may cough up blood, experience headaches, or develop sweaty and clammy skin?

Did you know that these are possible symptoms pneumonia such as  loss of appetite, fatigue, blueness of the skin, nausea, vomiting, mood swings, and joint pains or muscle aches?

 Did you  know that pneumonia caused by Legionella may cause abdominal pain and diarrhea, while pneumonia caused by tuberculosis or Pneumocystis may cause only weight loss and night sweats?

Did you know that these symptoms of pneumonia need immediate medical evaluation fever or sometimes low body temperature, an increased respiratory rate, low blood pressure, a high heart rate, or a low oxygen saturation, which is the amount of oxygen in the blood as indicated by either pulse oximetry or blood gas analysis?

Did you know that Physical examination of the lungs may be normal, but often shows decreased expansion of the chest on the affected side, bronchial breathing on auscultation with a stethoscope (harsher sounds from the larger airways transmitted through the inflamed and consolidated lung), and rales heard over the affected area?

Did you know that Viral pneumonia is commonly caused by viruses such as influenza virus, respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), adenovirus, and metapneumovirus. Herpes simplex virus is a rare cause of pneumonia except in newborns?

Did you know that people with immune system problems are also at risk of pneumonia caused by cytomegalovirus (CMV)?

Did you know that Streptococcus pneumoniae, often called "pneumococcus", is the most common bacterial cause of pneumonia in all age groups except newborn infants?

Did you know that fungal pneumonia is uncommon, but it may occur in individuals with immune system problems due to AIDS, immunosuppresive drugs, or other medical problems?

Did you know that Community-acquired pneumonia (CAP) is infectious pneumonia in a person who has not recently been hospitalized?

Did you know that CAP is the most common type of pneumonia?

Did you know that CAP is the fourth most common cause of death in the United Kingdom and the sixth in the United States?

Did you know that an outdated term, walking pneumonia, has been used to describe a type of community-acquired pneumonia of less severity (hence the fact that the patient can continue to "walk" rather than require hospitalization)?

Did you know that walking pneumonia is usually caused by a virus or by atypical bacteria?

Did you know that hospital-acquired pneumonia, also called nosocomial pneumonia, is pneumonia acquired during or after hospitalization for another illness or procedure with onset at least 72 hrs after admission?

Did you know that these are other types of pneumonia?

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS)

SARS is a highly contagious and deadly type of pneumonia which first occurred in 2002 after initial outbreaks in China. SARS is caused by the SARS coronavirus, a previously unknown pathogen.

Bronchiolitis obliterans organizing pneumonia (BOOP)

BOOP is caused by inflammation of the small airways of the lungs. It is also known as 

cryptogenic organizing pneumonitis (COP).

Eosinophilic pneumonia

Eosinophilic pneumonia is invasion of the lung by eosinophils, a particular kind of white blood cell. Eosinophilic pneumonia often occurs in response to infection with a parasite or after exposure to certain types of environmental factors.

Chemical pneumonia

Chemical pneumonia (usually called chemical pneumonitis) is caused by chemical toxins such as pesticides, which may enter the body by inhalation or by skin contact. When the toxic substance is an oil, the pneumonia may be called lipoid pneumonia.

Aspiration pneumonia

Aspiration pneumonia (or aspiration pneumonitis) is caused by aspirating foreign objects which are usually oral or gastric contents, either while eating, or after reflux or vomiting which results in bronchopneumonia. The resulting lung inflammation is not an infection but can contribute to one, since the material aspirated may contain anaerobic bacteria or other unusual causes of pneumonia. Aspiration is a leading cause of death among hospital and nursing home patients, since they often cannot adequately protect their airways and may have otherwise impaired defenses.

Dust pneumonia

Dust pneumonia describes disorders caused by excessive exposure to dust storms, particularly during the Dust Bowl in the United States. With dust pneumonia, dust settles all the way into the alveoli of the lungs, stopping the cilia from moving and preventing the lungs from ever clearing themselves.

Did you know that most cases of pneumonia can be treated without hospitalization?

Did you know that Typical treatment is , oral antibiotics, rest, fluids, and home care are sufficient for complete resolution?

Did you know that people with pneumonia who are having trouble breathing, people with other medical problems, and the elderly may need more advanced treatment and need to be hospitalized?

Did you know that Antibiotics are used to treat bacterial pneumonia?

Did you know that complications are more frequently associated with bacterial pneumonia than with viral pneumonia?

Did you know that the most important complications include Respiratory and circulatory failure?

Did you know that Pneumonia is a common illness in all parts of the world?

 Did you know that the majority of deaths that occur In children, occur in the newborn period, with over two million deaths a year worldwide?

Did you know that the World Health Organization estimates that one in three newborn infant deaths are due to pneumonia?[21][22] 

Did you know that pneumonia occur during the winter months than during other times of the year?

Did you know that Pneumonia occurs more commonly in males than females, and more often in Blacks than Caucasians?

Did you know that Individuals with underlying illnesses such as Alzheimer's disease, cystic fibrosis, emphysema, tobacco smoking, alcoholism, or immune system problems are at increased risk for pneumonia and more likely to have repeated episodes of pneumonia.?

Did you know that people who are hospitalized for any reason are also at high risk for pneumonia?



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