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I KNOW HOW TO FIX THIS.

1. Turn your laptop on
2. When fully powered up, REMOVE BATTERY.
3. Put battery back in
4. Quickly UNPLUG and REPLUG power chord (so its only unplugged for a split second, especially important if you have 0% battery life left)
5. You should see the batter icon change to “charging” and hover over and see “Plugged in, Charging”

I had this same problem, only my battery life was at 0%, because my laptop was a display model.

From what I have been reading, it takes about a “season” for firewood to dry (or season) enough to burn. That’s about nine months. There are a bunch of factors, including temperature, if the wood is covered or not, stacked in sunlight or not, air flow, wood type and a bunch of other things. It [...] - [Read more]

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Learning English as a foreign language is not an easy task. As any other language English has three parts; Speaking, listening and writing. First step for you is to set your objectives of learn English then you can decide which part you need to focus on. If you are learning English to study in [...] - [Read more]

The Payment Care Industry Data Security Standard or PCI DSS levies requirements on credit card merchants to safeguard consumers’ credit information from malicious behaviour from identity thieves. The payment card industry providers such as VISA, MasterCard and American Express are now enforcing PCI compliance.    The CICA 5970 and SAS 70 (Type II) Audit Process [...] - [Read more]

There are many benefits of having an offshore bank account. The obvious one is tax minimization - doing business where tax is legally not payable. Another is privacy. Most offshore locations have laws in place guaranteeing your financial privacy, some banks around the word has a strict level of privacy that might prevent powerful [...] - [Read more]

I took the boys to the park again the other day.  As I went to sit down on the bench I noticed something in the sand.  It was the head to an action figure.  The first thing that came to my mind was that it was a choking hazard.  So I picked it up and looked around for a garbage.  Then, I noticed something weird about the head.  It eerily resembled one of my siblings.   I kept staring at the head and just kept laughing.  It was really weird.  Here is a picture of it.  

I can’t think of an action figure out there that could possibly look like “you know who.”  What do you think?

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Many find themselves stuck when filling out a credit card application. While this is expected, a little preparation can help you avoid mishaps while applying for a credit card. Before applying for any sort of credit card, you need to check the state of your credit. If you have bad credit, applying for a [...] - [Read more]

A food is one, where the immune system responds to a particular type food protein. Food allergy is distinct from all other types of allergy. When certain types of food are taken, the immune treats them as harmful substances which are normally harmless to most people and release highly inflammatory chemicals like histamine. [...] - [Read more]

I am rather impressed with myself. A few weeks ago, I was scratching my chin, wondering what to do with this basement. Now, I am standing on brand new tile throughout the entire thing. I think I might be amazing. So, after five short days, the tile guys completed the job and left. I thought [...] - [Read more]

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I am starting to notice that ths area is pretty energetic. We see more people on bicycles and walking than we know what to do with. It kind of reminds me of when I lived in Atlanta…people were always out after work doing something. Since I am energetic too, I fit right in. I actually [...] - [Read more]

OK, on to my new class, Exercise Physiology.  I am relieved I made it through Physiology.  It was a lot of information in a short amount of time.  Now I get to apply that knowledge to exercise.  Wooo…whooo!!  It is starting to make sense now. 

For those of you who like to learn with me…you will enjoy these more than the last posts.  If you wonder how you use your energy..read on.

We have three energy systems; the phosphagen system, the lactic acid system and the oxygen system.

The Phosphagen System

This system is also called ATP-CP.  It is when you do high intensity exercise.  You have Creatine Phosphate stored in small amounts in your muscles.  This is the energy that gives you the initial burst of energy.  Say if you had to run across the room really fast..this is what allows you to do it.  It is normally no more than the first 30 seconds of exercise.  It is considered anaerobic because it does not require oxygen. 

The Lactic Acid System

These last two systems are considered glycolysis.  The Lactic acid system is also called anaerobic glycolysis.  The difference between the two is whether or not oxygen is available.  In this system, oxygen is not present.  It starts off with carbohydrates (glucose) degrading and turning into pyruvic acid.  since there is no oxygen the pyruvic acid turns into lactic acid.  This is the burn that you feel in your muscles.  It also is associated with fatigue.  The energy it provides is maximal and last from 1 minute after the onset of exercise to about 3 minutes after the onset.

The Oxygen System

This system starts off the same as the Lactic Acid system.  It starts with glucose and turns into pyruvic acid.  The difference is that oxygen is present, therefor it is also call aerobic glycolysis.  Since oxygen is present, after pyruvic acid it turns to Acetyl Coenzyme A.  Then, it enters the Kreb’s cycle and the Electron Transport System.  both of these produce ATP which is energy.  CO2 is produced and diffused into the blood and exhaled by the lungs.  Oxidation also occurs which removes the electrons in the Kreb’s cycle in the form of Hydrogen (H+).  These electrons enter the Electron Transport System.  This system forms H2O (Water)  The H from the Kreb’s cycle and the O2 from what we breathe. 

Along this whole way, ATPs are produced.  This is what provides energy.  This system works after about 3 minutes from the onset of exercise.

These three systems are Carbohydrate Metabolism.

Do you wonder about Fat and Protein Metabolism?  I bet you do. 

Fat Metabolism

Fat only metabolizes in an aerobic system.  Fat can be Beta Oxidized and enter the Kreb’s cycle or enter the electron transport System.  both systems produce energy.  So yes, you need fat for energy.  Here is the kicker.  Fat is the slowest to metabolize.  In the long run it does produce the most energy but it is definitely the slowest. 

Protein Metabolism

Protein metabolism plays a minor role in energy production while at rest.  It also only contributes 5-10% of energy during prolonged exercise.   It is used mostly under extreme circumstances…e.g. starvation, carbohydrate depletion or an extreme endurance event.

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Thanks for the effort everyone.  You didn’t get them all so here are the answers. 

Jape=James

Muffy=Muffin

Baddet=Blanket

Foop=Food

Dorm=Storm

Copper=Helicopter

Dop=Stop

Matnew=Matthew

Boppy=Diaper

Juice (this one is tricky)=Milk, Juice…pretty much anything that goes in his sippy cup.

CB=TV

Buk=Book

Pie=Grandpa

Meow=Cat

Cool=School

Gape=Grapes

Strawbows=Strawberries

Gree Bees=Green Beans

On (This one is tricky too)=On, Off & Open.  We’re working on that one!!

Mee=Monkey

Bas=Back….for example…”bas” with a point to the bouncy chair means put Matthew back and pick ME up.

Bella=Umbrella

Bufly=Butterfly

Dar=Star

Bonus word=Loopba=Yogurt.  That one was tough.

Tree hugger in training…

Today, the tile installers finished laying the full pieces of tile. Now, they have to come back on Monday to make all the cuts for all the edge pieces. I am going down tonight to count all the edge pieces we’ll need, just to make sure we have enough tile. On Tuesday, they will come [...] - [Read more]