James' World 2

The incidence of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), the third leading US cause of death, is reaching epidemic proportions. It is progressive to death and the leading cause is smoking cigarettes.

Differential diagnosis of COPD from asthma is important. Asthma is most likely in patients if they had airway obstruction or a bad chest in childhood.

COPD is characterised by emphysema or chronic bronchitis both of which are due to narrowing of the airways in the lungs. Noxious chemicals usually from tobacco smoke cause an abnormal inflammation in the lungs. Other pollutants such as dust or chemicals in the environment or workplace have also been implicated as possible causes of lung damage associated with COPD.

Smoking is a major risk factor for COPD and cessation is a major preventative approach. Tobacco smoking contributes 80-90% of the risk of developing COPD. The age of starting relates to mortality as…

Our fear of aging is emphasized by no other than Hollywood.  One need only look at the movie poster for “Parental Guidance” currently playing in North America.  The two actors in the role of grandparents have no wrinkles, lines, nor sagging skin. One is 64 and the other is 67.  From my perspective, their appearance, as captured in the movie poster, is beyond natural.

Don’t get me wrong.  I’m a firm believer in “look good, feel good”, and I practise taking good care of my health including my skin. My intent is not to “slam” the actors for using surgical enhancements or cosmetic procedures.  My purpose is to make apparent that the fear of aging causes us to go to great lengths to remove it, even at the cost of looking “bizarre”.

It is interesting to note that our population is getting older as per a recent United Nations study…

Post-Amorous Shrugs

Cross your path on the street,

I’m crucified by your stare.

You see me as imitation,

Because when you needed me I couldn’t truly be There.

A thousand miles, and that’s the closest we’ve ever been.

A thousand smiles, and still curious about what else could have been.

A thousand reasons to hate but only need one to love.

A thousand tears were made, but wiped away with amorous hugs.

Cross your path on the street,

I’m crucified by your body language.

You silently scream at me,

Shooting fifty caliber accusations. That’s very dangerous.

A thousand miles, and that’s how far we are.

A thousand smiles, forgotten underground with iron ore.

A thousand reasons to hate but only need one to love.

A thousand tears were made, but wiped away with post-amorous shrugs.

– James Revels III

Also, Chapter 19 Album cover is finished!! I have some instrumentals coming soon be on…

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Hello.  I’ve decided to make a special page for the Trayvon Martin case.  I’ll be adding links on a daily basis.  The most recent link will be at the top of the page.

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.Click link below for links:

http://kstreet607.com/trayvon-martin/

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