![]() Hemarthrosis is commonly caused by joint trauma. The aspirated fluid should be analyzed for cell counts, Gram stain, bacterial cultures, and crystal analysis. In the knee, 155 mL of saline is needed to reach 95% sensitivity.Īrthrocentesis and subsequent synovial fluid analysis should be done in all cases of unexplained knee effusion. A saline load test may be utilized to determine if a wound near a joint communicates with the joint. Īn ultrasound of the effusion can help assess a complicated effusion from a simple effusion and can also be used to perform arthrocentesis. Another reason for plain radiographs is to detect erosive disease found in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) or joint space narrowing found both in osteoarthritis and RA. ![]() The same lateral knee radiograph may show an increased opacity and widening of the suprapatellar bursa, which should be assessed if the fabella sign is seen. The fabella sign or displacement of the fabella is seen with a synovial effusion and popliteal mass. It is a radio-opaque marker for the posterior border of a knee's synovium. A fabella, a sesamoid bone located inside the gastrocnemius, may be seen on an x-ray. This includes AP, lateral, and axial views. In patients presenting with an acutely swollen knee, weight-bearing radiographs in 3 planes should be ordered to look for a fracture in the case of trauma. In septic arthritis, the following symptoms are the only ones to occur in more than 50% of patients: joint pain, a history of joint swelling, and fever. Always compare the exam with the unaffected knee. The ballottement test is done by pressing upward on the medial aspect of the knee 2 to 3 times, then tapping the lateral patella to see if it floats outward due to effusion. īoth the ballottement test and bulge test are done to look for knee effusion. The patellofemoral joint test (compression test) indicates pathology in the patellofemoral compartment. Special tests include the McMurray tests and Thessaly test for the medial and lateral meniscus, Lachman's and anterior drawer tests for an ACL tear, posterior drawer test for a PCL tear, and varus and valgus stress tests for LCL and MCL injuries, respectively. The exam should include evaluation of the skin, observation of gait, palpation of the external knee structures, active and passive range of motion, joint line tenderness, and special testing. Patients may have a restricted range of motion and pain with ambulation. These red flags typically need immediate evaluation.Ī knee joint effusion will demonstrate swelling around the patella and distention of the suprapatellar bursa. Red flags include fever, non-weight bearing, loss of distal pulses, loss of sensation distal to the knee, open fractures, and cellulitis overlying the knee. A large effusion can result in an inability to completely extend the knee, typically resting with 15 degrees of flexion. Patients commonly complain of swelling and stiffness with decreased range of motion. ![]() ![]() A history of previous surgery should be determined in every patient who presents with knee swelling. In contrast, an atraumatic effusion would have a higher suspicion of infection or systemic disease. A knee effusion with a recent injury history may suggest an internal derangement such as a ligament or meniscal tear. Important questions include mechanism of injury, duration, acuity of onset, previous history of the joint, aggravating symptoms, and any associated systemic symptoms. The evaluation of an acutely swollen knee must begin with a very thorough history and examination of the affected knee and contralateral knee. ![]() My perfect smart home would be able to ….time travel and shape shift into a Dymaxion Round House, circa 1930. But… I did come in second in the "Best Eyes" superlative in high school.ĩ. Voice, iris scan or gait? I hate the sound of my own voice, and I have hobbit feet. The tech device I wish I could give up is…… I keep trying to break up with Alexa because I'm pretty sure she's spying on me.Ĩ. the CueCat, because QR codes will just never catch on.ħ. All smart devices should be able to… seamlessly connect to our analog world.Ħ. Mute and privacy buttons or not? Yes please, I would actually prefer the privacy button be stuck on forever.ģ. Flip phone or smart phone? No smart phone has ever come close to the satisfying spring open of a StarTAC flip phone.Ģ. Rocketbook's Jake Epstein and his 13 Questions:ġ. We'll look for our party invite in the mail.) ![]() (It's not Fuller's design, Jake, but we did find this round specimen which we thought was pretty cool too. He'll be there alongside them, or perhaps - if he can get his hands on one - partying at one of Buckminster Fuller's Dymaxion Houses. It's a tech device that makes sense in this environmentally-focused era, a path Epstein hopes other inventors will follow in coming decades. While Rocketbook feels like a science-fiction gadget, it's also heavily steeped in the recycling and reuse movement - you can erase the Rocketbook Wave in the microwave five times, the Everlast wiped clean indefinitely. ![]() Clearly, through, note-takers of all stripes find the Rocketbook - from the Wave to the Everlast - immensely helpful, and more crucially, useable. 7 top digital notebooks for back to school shoppingĮpstein, and his co-founder Joe Lemay knew their idea for a reusable notebook was out there, and often donned orange space suits for their presentations whether with the Sharks or on stage at the 2015 Launch Fest.Rocketbook Wave launches in 2015, hits Amazon as the best-selling notebook in November 2016 - and is then promptly rejected by every single investor on Shark Tank (Yes, including Mark Cuban) on the May 2017 episode. From Shark Tank to a seven-figure crowdsourcing campaign, Jake Epstein is a co-founder who never once swayed from his idea: a notebook you can clean up with water, or erase in a microwave. ![]() ![]() ° Share your weather photos and videos easily with FOX 7. ° Video forecasts and live streaming direct from the FOX 7 Weather Center, so you can stay informed. ° Add and save your favorite locations, anywhere in the world. ° Daily and Hourly forecasts update from our computer models. Radar is optimized for in-network and WiFi performance. Regional lightning data and high resolution satellite cloud imagery are also included. ° Interactive radar map includes the past hour of a storm's movement and future radar to see where severe weather is headed. ° Receive severe storm alerts from the National Weather Service so you can stay safe. The upper low and the cold front will be east of our area late Thursday night. ° Get your current forecasts at a glance, with fully integrated GPS to give you accurate conditions wherever you are. Having the KXAN Weather App is an easy way to get potentially life-saving severe weather information. Our weather alerts will warn you early and help you stay safe during storms. The design gives you radar, hourly, and 7 day weather information just by scrolling. Stage two water restrictions have started and will continue for the foreseeable future.Track your local forecast for the Austin area quickly with the free FOX 7 WAPP. Lake Buchanan is steady with an elevation of 994.02 feet (46% full, 16.5 feet below average)Ĭombined storage is still below 900,000 acre-feet. Lake Travis is falling with an elevation of 631.10 feet (39% full, 35 feet below average) Sunday begins our return to quiet & warmer weather with highs back in the 60s. That comes with a mix of sun and clouds and highs in just the mid to upper 50s. Every drop counts in this drought!Ī cold front moving through on Friday will shift our winds out of the north, and they’ll be gusty through the day Saturday up to 30 to 35 MPH. Rain totals should at least reach a half inch, though most will likely see rain totals between 1-2”. Rain and non-severe storms could rumble through as early as late Thursday night, though we still think the lion’s share of our rain accumulation will occur during the day Friday before wrapping up by Friday evening. This will be just ahead of our next big weather-maker which will roll through on Friday, bringing with it our best rain chance since late October. Rain chances drop to just 20% on Thursday with some sunshine briefly getting us back to the 60s. Have the rain gear on standby, especially if you live along or west of I-35. I’ve increased the rain chance to 50% with up to a quarter of an inch of accumulation, though that chance may increase more as we get more data to chew on. As a result, temperatures will be much steadier and cooler with morning lows in the 50s and afternoon highs in the. New data this morning suggests rain, while still light, may be more substantial and more widespread through the day on Wednesday. Wednesday is turning into quite the wildcard day as far as rain chances are concerned. That’s subject to change depending on how quickly clouds roll in from the south.īy late this afternoon, most of Central Texas (especially west of I-35) will be draped in an overcast sky. The First Warning Weather team shows you what your week will look like with the Central Texas forecast. Temperatures range from the mid-30s to the mid-40s under a mostly clear sky, and depending on how long the sun sticks around, we’ll make a run at the mid to upper 60s again this afternoon. We are once again clear and cold, just not quite as cold this morning. That brief return to normalcy will give way to plenty of mood swings as the week rolls on, the first of which will be quite noticeable by late Tuesday. A slight chance of showers between 7pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 1am. Monday morning’s freeze turned to afternoon sunshine and highs in the low to mid-60s, a very normal December day by Texas standards. ![]() It could easily be argued that Firetask is a little on the expensive side, but what it does, it does wonderfully – you just need to decide whether you are willing to pay the premium. Finally, use the "Organize" and "Calendar" views to support your weekly GTD® review process and keep track of your personal task and project archives including GTD®-style "Someday" and "Trash" lists.įiretask 3.8.5 is recommended for all users and contains minor bug fixes and usability improvements. iPhone, Android Task Download free apps Cash Out Earn credits redeem for Amazon, Google Play, iTunes or Xbox gift cards Ratings 3.5 APPREDEEM Available on. Firetask supports you continuously from capturing your thoughts and managing your personal to-dos, to organizing your projects and focusing on your most important tasks., Firetask uniquely combines Kanban & GTD to boost your productivity to a whole new level. Use the "In-Tray" to quickly enter thoughts and ideas so that no single good idea gets ever lost again. Group tasks by "Categories" or "Projects" including a special "Waiting for" category for tracking tasks you have delegated. Max, formerly known as HBO Max, is a streaming service that had an interesting year. Use the "Today" view for fast access to tasks due today or within the next days as well as to your next actionable tasks per project. Firetask for iPad syncs wireless with the Mac version over a local WiFi network or with any other Firetask app over the Firetask Cloud. * Clearly schedule your tasks with the integrated calendar viewįiretask is the first task management app to effectively combine the advantages of the classical approach based on priorities and due dates with David Allen's "Getting Things Done®" being specifically designed for the iPad. ![]() ![]() * Speed up your weekly GTD® review by organizing via drag & drop Free your mind for the important things in life and work by easily capturing. Start your search now and free your phone. Guild 2.0 Say hi to the revamped Guild system Play matches with guildmates and earn Activity Points that can level up your guild and unlock awesome goodies at the Exchange Store. * Efficiently manage your delegated tasks ("Waiting For" list) Firetask supports you continuously from capturing your thoughts and managing your personal to-dos, to organizing your projects and focusing on your most important tasks., Firetask uniquely combines Kanban & GTD to boost your productivity to a whole new level. Search free iPhone Ringtones on Zedge and personalize your phone to suit you. Download Free Fire MAX and enjoy it on your iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. * Easily focus on upcoming due and next tasks in a single view The practical, innovative, and elegant GTD® task management tool Then, we’ll use macOS’ built-in SimpleHTTP server convert the folder into a web server directory. ![]() Once the relative path has been created, we’ll configure the localhost server to point to the “macos_local” directory on Desktop. In this example, we’ll create a folder named “macos_local” on Desktop, and replicate the directory structure of the package URLs under the same. Step 3: Place the package files in a certain relative path from the localhost root, so as to mimic the structure of their respective download URLs. In that case, use the “ sudo killall -HUP mDNSResponder” command to flush DNS cache. Note: Sometimes, you might need to flush the DNS cache for the changes to take effect. Press control + X (^X), then Y and hit return to save the file and return to Terminal prompt.įrom now on, any request issued for the particular root domain () from the Mac will be directed to localhost.Append the following line to the end of the file: “ 127.0.0.1 ”.The hosts file is now open in editable mode within the Terminal window. Provide the System Password when prompted. ![]() Type in the following command: “sudo nano /etc/hosts”.Launch Terminal on your Mac from Launchpad or Applications list.The below instructions will guide you to modify the hosts file as required. To do this, you need to edit the hosts file on Mac to point the root domain of the download URLs (“”) to localhost (“127.0.0.1”). ![]() Step 2: Configure your Mac so that MAS looks for the macOS packages locally instead of from the Apple server. macOS Mojave InstallAssistantAuto.pkg file download URL:.macOS Mojave RecoveryHDMetaDmg.pkg file download URL:.macOS Mojave InstallESDDmg.pkg file download URL:.Step 1: Download the three “.pkg” files from the respective URLs given below. If you would like to add a truly distinctive accent to your dwelling Poplar Bark siding is the perfect design medium.įrom our region of the southern Appalachians, we hand harvest rhododendron and mountain laurel branches, both of which are plentiful as understory shrubs. To paraphrase-or maybe to rephrase-an old adage, with bark shingle siding you can’t see the for the trees.” Viewed from across a lake or a mountaintop, they all but disappear into the forest. Step back and such a harmonizes well with the other bark covered elements of the landscape. Look closely and you can see that those shingles house a natural ecosystem of lichen and moss. “Bark-shingled structures are not only long lasting and maintenance free but they also blend well into the landscape. ![]() All grades undergo the same drying and grading processes before they are approved and made ready to sell.Ī 2014 blog article, “the Natural Choice, Why bark’s the best camp cover up” in Adirondack Life best sums up the many advantages of natural bark siding: Our bark undergoes a rigorous 5 point inspection process, it is graded on both integrity and appearance. Bark Sheets 24" x 48" up to 48" x 96" are available in limited supply.Special sizes are available for an up charge, please call for pricing.Siding widths are random sized from 4” to 42” (average is 11”).Standard pallet quantities 18"=500 sq/ft and 24"=504 sq/ft (custom pallet quantities available).Shingle heights are standardized at 18” and 24” tall.We are always available to answer any questions you or your installer may have about the installation of the bark. Purchasers are provided with a guide to assist them with the installation of the bark. This means that for each 100 square feet of surface area to be covered, 120 square feet of bark will be required (Wall sq/ft x 1.2 = sq/ft of bark required). We recommend a standard 2” minimum lap in the installation of the bark. Our tulip poplar bark has been installed in diverse climates ranging from Alabama to Alaska. ![]() The shingles are generally applied over moisture barriers and insulation to protect the wood or chipboard sheathing below. The bark then is flattened, kiln dried to a moisture content of 10-12%, allowed to acclimate, and then cut into standard sizes and palletized. Today Hardin Creek receives responsibly harvested hand peeled tulip poplar bark, previously considered a waste product. In the Adirondack and Appalachian mountains, homes with bark shingle siding have weathered the seasons for over a 100 years without varnishing, oiling or painting. ![]() The outer bark of trees contains a waxy substance that waterproofs and also has an array of poisonous phenolic compounds that deter insects and decay. ![]() (For a more detailed history of bark siding in Western NC click here.) A renowned architect with family ties to this region of the country. The revitalization and reemergence of modern day tree bark siding, can be accredited to Henry Bacon. Actually, it’s not “new” but quite old and was used by Native Americans to sheath their longhouses-natural bark shingle siding. Imagine a “new’ siding material that is all natural and has been proven not to need maintenance for decades. ![]() A third was the poor performance of the iMac’s Fusion drive, which I eventually fixed with an external SSD (see “ An External SSD Gave My iMac a New Lease on Life,” 9 April 2021). Two of those were Quicken 2007 and Mailsmith, a text-only email program I’ve used for 20 years. ![]() I continued to run Mojave on my 2017 27-inch iMac even through the release of macOS 11 Big Sur for a few reasons. Fortunately, Quicken was a step ahead of me-and a step ahead of where I thought it was. Through macOS 10.14 Mojave and the end of 32-bit apps, Quicken 2007 limped along with a surprising series of minor updates that allowed it to continue to function mostly unimpaired.Īnd that’s how I found myself in early 2021 with the digital equivalent of a bulging shoebox of old receipts, unsure of how to move forward in a way that would save me time and frustration. Close wasn’t good enough: if I was going to shift away from a two-decade-old system, I wasn’t willing to give up functionality. None met my requirements, though many came close. I regularly updated that “2015” app version and even bought some upgrades to see if Intuit had added what I needed.Īt various times from 2014 to the present, I also tried Banktivity, Mint, Moneydance, Xero, and others. Intuit’s attempts to reimplement the full capabilities of Quicken 2007 never quite hit the mark see “ Quicken 2015: Close, But Not Yet Acceptable” (2 October 2014). After years of excuses, the company released an entirely new app, Quicken Essentials, that was so stripped down as to be essentially… useless. Intuit never released a true Intel-compatible version of its flagship software but somehow pushed out a hacked-together version that sidestepped the need for Rosetta (see “ Intuit Releases Quicken Mac 2007 OS X Lion Compatible,” 8 March 2012). Separating personal and business transactions by using categories to assign any transaction to any purposeīut Quicken 2007 was already behind the times in 2006! Apple had already begun its transition from PowerPC to Intel chips, and Quicken 2007 had only PowerPC code in it.Highly customizable reporting to extract lists of transactions or summaries of income and expenses corresponding to city, state, and federal tax guidelines.Financial institution transaction syncing and automatic (or at least heavily assisted) reconciliation.Hierarchical categories (like “Business:Hardware:In-state” to mark purchases on which I paid sales tax, or “Income:Consulting:Conferences”).Quicken 2007 included and improved on several bookkeeping needs I had and still have: When Intuit, Quicken’s original owner, released Quicken 2007 for what was then called Mac OS X, it was a major step forward for Mac users in synchronizing online accounts and producing financial reports. This is my journey, and if you’re still on Quicken 2007, it’s one you can take too. I waited so long, however, that I wasn’t forced to give up anything in the process. But after a recent long-delayed update to the current version, Quicken Deluxe, I can now pinpoint the time: mid-1998.Īfter 23 years of using older versions of Quicken, including Quicken 2007 since its paradoxical release in 2006, I’ve finally severed my cord to the past: to PowerPC and Intel processors, to outdated record formats, and to clunky manual entry of transactions. ![]() I couldn’t remember when I first installed Quicken to manage my personal and small-business finances. How I Learned To Love Quicken Deluxe and Give Up on the Past #1684: OS bug fix releases, Finder tag poll results, Messages identity verification, blocking spambots, which Apple services do you use?.#1685: Hidden secrets of the Fn key, Emergency SOS via satellite free access extended, RCS support in Messages, Rogue Amoeba icon evolution.#1686: Please support TidBITS, OS security updates, Apple services poll results, biking with an iPhone.#1687: Feature-rich OS updates, recovering from a crashing bug in Contacts, Zoom for Apple TV, how much do you use widgets?.#1688: Former Apple engineer on watchOS 10, Apple hardware testing tool, Stolen Device Protection, Apple Watch sales halted, smart TV privacy abuses. ![]() ![]() This aerator attachment is designed for use with any Coravin system, which is a plus if you already use their wine-related products. If you’re serious about your wine, chances are you already own one of Coravin's acclaimed wine preservation systems. Material: Stainless steel | Color: Copper finish | Dishwasher Safe: No | Product Dimensions (LxWxH): 1.75 x 1.5 x 4.5 inches Also, this aerator should be hand washed. So, it's worth noting that if you’re planning on drinking any unfiltered wines or older wines that might have some sediment, you’ll want to consider a decanter set, a dispenser-style aerator, or another option with a filter feature. This particular method of aeration is perfect for younger reds, in particular, which may or may not be a limiting factor to consider depending on your drinking preferences. The polished copper finish also makes this aerating wine pourer look and feel much more expensive than you’d expect, given the affordable price. This simple yet effective system offers approximately the same level of aeration as an hour to an hour and a half of decantation (plus, it minimizes drips). We considered factors such as ease of use, care, and the different available types of aerators-in addition to important aspects such as performance.Ī budget-friendly, no-frills aerator, the Summit Aerating Pour Spout from Viski uses an “air-blending helix” to maximize a wine’s contact with oxygen as it passes through the spout and into your glass. Furthermore, he adds, there are some wines outside the red category that benefit from breathing, such as aromatic whites from Alsace and Burgundy or Txakoli wines from Basque Country.Īeration can be achieved through various methods, like using pourers, decanter sets, and other tools. But if you're opening a bottle in the moment spontaneously and you don't want to wait to decant, an aerator can be helpful. In those cases, the aeration happens by virtue of the decanting process. “The majority of the time, reds will be the wines you are aerating the most by either using time or expediting it with a decanter,” he says. This, in turn, improves its aroma and taste.Įxposure to air through aeration is vital when drinking wine, though it’s really only necessary for certain wines, according to Devin Kennedy, co-founder of Michael Lavelle Wine, a Black-owned private wine label. It's a small device you can add to a bottle or a decanter, for example, that helps the wine breathe. If you are getting serious about wine drinking-or you're already there-you might want to consider investing in a great wine aerator. ![]() How to Take Scrolling Screenshots on Galaxy Note5 Ever since the Galaxy Note with its built-in stylus came out, it has introduced us to new ways of note taking and annotations. How to Take Scrolling Screenshots of Web Pages on Android The latest Android builds let almost all the devices take a screenshot and share it online. Best Ways to Capture Scrolling Screenshots on macOS When you want to capture an entire webpage, document, or any content that extends beyond the visible screen, a scrolling screenshot is the best route. Scrolling Screenshots: How to Take in Windows 10 Screenshots are a useful means of showing an example or demonstrating a process. Until then, use third-party alternatives like Snagit or ShareX to capture more information in a screenshot. While there are several ways to take scrolling screenshots in Windows 11, we hope to see Microsoft offering this utility with the default Snipping Tool in future updates. Capture More Information in a Single Screenshot Snagit is another capable alternative to Snipping Tool that lets you take and annotate scrolling screenshots. Select hotkey on the right side and press your preferred key combination.įrom now on, you can hit the keyboard shortcut to start scrolling capture on your PC. Select Screen capture and click Scrolling Capture. Step 1: Right-click on ShareX in the Windows taskbar tray. ![]() If you frequently take scrolling screenshots with ShareX, assign a hotkey to summon it with your keyboard. Step 4: ShareX takes a scrolling screenshot and opens the Output menu to make changes. Step 3: Check Capture options and make the required changes. Step 2: Right-click on ShareX and expand Capture. Step 1: Once ShareX is running in the background, click the up arrow icon in the Windows 11 taskbar. Once you use the link below to install ShareX on your PC, follow the steps to take scrolling screenshots. The app is available from the Microsoft Store to download. Among them, ShareX is a free and robust open-source offering. There is no shortage of third-party screenshot apps on Windows. Third-Party Apps to Take Screenshot of Entire Page If you want to take a scrolling screenshot in other apps, use a third-party solution. The steps above work in a web browser only. Step 5: You can cancel selection, save the screenshot, or copy it. Step 4: Use mouse or trackpad to and scroll to bottom to expand the screenshot. Step 3: When you want to take a scrolling screenshot on a webpage, click the extension at the top and click Selected Area. Select Add Extension and it should appear in the top-right corner. Step 1: Launch Google Chrome and head to the link below to open the extension in the Chrome Web Store. Since it’s a Chromium extension, it works on other web browsers like Opera, Brave, Vivaldi, and Microsoft Edge as well. ![]() It receives frequent updates and offers rich features to capture screenshots like a pro. Scrolling screenshot is one such extension to do the job. ![]() There is no shortage of third-party extensions to capture scrolling screenshots. Here’s where third-party extensions come into play. Unfortunately, Google Chrome has no web capture tool to take a scrolling screenshot. It’s the preferred choice for the most to browse the web. Google Chrome dominates the desktop web browser market. Check our dedicated guide to learn more about Web Capture in Microsoft Edge. You can also hit Markup capture and open the default tool to annotate on a screenshot. Step 6: After you capture the screenshot, click copy and share it with everyone. You can push it down to the bottom to capture the webpage. Step 5: Use the mouse or trackpad and take a screenshot. Step 4: A small toolbar appears at the top. Step 3: Click the camera icon in the Edge toolbar at the top-right corner. Step 2: Visit a website where you want to screenshot whole page. Step 1: Launch Microsoft Edge on your desktop. If you want to take scrolling screenshots in other apps, jump to the second section. However, note that the function works in the Edge browser only. Microsoft Edge also offers a handy Web Capture tool to snap and annotate screenshots. Thanks to features like Sleep tabs, Tab groups, Bing Chat integration, vertical tabs, and more, it has become the preferred browser for many. Use Web Capture in Microsoft EdgeĮven since Microsoft Edge’s introduction in 2015, Microsoft’s default browser has come a long way. You can use a browser extension or a third-party software to screenshot whole page. Although Microsoft has improved the default Snipping Tool with frequent updates, it cannot still take a long screenshot. There is no native way to take scrolling screenshots in Windows. Here’s how to take scrolling screenshots in Windows 11. Instead, you can capture scrolling screenshots and share them conveniently. You can always take multiple screenshots, but it’s sometimes not feasible. There are times when you need to capture more information in a screenshot. |
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