I believe we already have this thread... The General OT thread.
We'll see how it goes for now. I've merged all the OT: Best of YEG topics to this thread.
Yeah but personally, I never go in the general thread. it's way too OT. I think this is a good idea, because we always see people ask for advice, and HF is a great source of information.
In a different "Best of" thread it was suggested we created a bigger stickied thread where folks can come for any Edmonton inquiries.
I have a question of my own to start:
My water isn't working today, and I have no idea why. Does anyone know who I can call?
Thanks
PS You can keep using this thread for other questions as well - this is what it's for. Hopefully the mods agree with the sentiment behind the thread.
If you have kids, the most likely explanation is that one of them shut off the valve at your water meter.
It's not cold enough for your lines to freeze, so you're okay there.
Sometimes, the CC valve under your front lawn can plug up. Epcor water trouble can investigate that.
If there was a main shutdown in your area, someone should have already been in communication with you.
And the last one...did you pay your utilities bill on time?
I've done many shutoffs, and it sucks knowing you're screwing someone over right before Christmas.
As you grow older, you'll soon realize, finding an adaquate provider can be every bit as attractive as any Ken doll type husband. Any guy can take care of your physical needs. A guy with a hockey players grin and a good job can do a much better job with those other 23 1/2 hrs per day.
RE: Soli and the response to my post on Root Canals....
It is impossible to seal a tooth because of the tiny tubules that exist inside the dentin which compromises approx 95% of the tooth. These tubules harbor bacteria from the initial infection which preceded the root canal.
Regardless of the disinfectant used the dentist will never be able to access and disinfect the area 100%. This bacteria can migrate anywhere in the body and has been proven to be the cause of a multitude of illnesses. There has been much research about this over the years but just like the mercury amalgam issue the CDA and the ADA do not want a massive liability issue to get out of hand so they simply deny that there is an issue and threaten to remove the license of any dentist that does speak out. In the case of mercury they have recommended that densists use composite materials as they 'phase out' the use of mercury in fillings at the same time denying that there is a problem with mercury. Its amazing that the installation of the most toxic non radioactive material on the planet was believed to have been made inert in a 'special' amalgam when placed in somebodys mouth. Goes to show just how influential politics and money are...it trumps science much of the time.
Unfortunately the root canal controversy rages on and because of the liability issue it wont be ending anytime soon.
If you aren't going to a highly educated biological dentist then he/she likely isn't even aware of the health issues of root canals and silver amalgams.
I urge anyone considering a root canal to thoroughly educate yourself before moving ahead..
The Weston Price Foundation has some information on the reality of root canals...its a good place to start.
An overview of the structure of a tooth (see Figure 4) shows the outer layer, known as enamel, the second layer, known as dentin, and the inner portion, known as the pulp chamber, where the nerve lives. On the outside of the tooth is what is called the periodontal ligament. Teeth are not attached directly to bone. Fibers come out of the tooth and intertwine with fibers coming out of the bone, and they unite to form what is called the periodontal ligament.
The second layer of the tooth, the dentin, is not really solid but composed of tiny dentinal tubules. In a front tooth, if all these tubules were attached end to end, they would reach over three miles.3 Note that the tubules have adequate space to house many thousands of bacteria (see Figure 5). This is where the bacteria were hiding in the thousand teeth Price tested. From the dentin tubules, bacteria can migrate either into the pulp chamber, where space is left as the gutta percha—a natural form of rubber used to fill the space inside the cleaned-out root—shrinks upon cooling, rebounding from the force applied to push the wax down the canal, and losing the liquid portion (see Figure 6), or into the periodontal ligament where a plentiful supply of food awaits them.
A tooth has one to four major canals. This fact is taught in dental school, but never mentioned are the additional “accessory canals.” Price identified as many as seventy-five separate accessory canals in a single central incisor (the front tooth). Figure 7 shows one of these canals filled with necrotic (dead) tissue.
There is no way that any dental procedure can reach into these accessory canals and clean out the dead tissue. This necrotic tissue creates a home for multiple bacterial infections outside the tooth in the periodontal ligament. With added food supply from this area, the anaerobic bacteria can multiply and their toxins can contribute to the onset of disease (see Figure 8).
Just stuff I have researched over the years. If it doesn't interest you then don't read it.
In any event no one should take my word for any of this...do your own research.
Thats really the point...for people to take some responsibility for their health and take the time to do their own research.
Just stuff I have researched over the years. If it doesn't interest you then don't read it.
In any event no one should take my word for any of this...do your own research.
Thats really the point...for people to take some responsibility for their health and take the time to do their own research.
Dentin tubules through hydrodynamic force cause perceived tooth ache. Frankly, it is not the tubules you worry about. RCT removes the nerve and bacteria in tubules wont have a proper nutrition source with gutta percha fill in the pulp chamber and a properly fitting crown. RCT entombs your tooth in rubber. Lateral condensation fills accessory canals. Its impossible to fill all the little anamosoties that comprimse the canal system. What is important is filling the main canal and any large enough accessory canals.
Proper RCT is more than 95% successful. 97% success rate IIRC.
#1 cause of failure of RCT is a crappy crown. #2 cause of failure is improperly filled canals or missed canals.
I'm a 4th year dental student. You can take my word for it or research more misinformatiom about the secrets dentists don't want you to know.
Dentin tubules through hydrodynamic force cause perceived tooth ache. Frankly, it is not the tubules you worry about. RCT removes the nerve and bacteria in tubules wont have a proper nutrition source with gutta percha fill in the pulp chamber and a properly fitting crown. RCT entombs your tooth in rubber. Lateral condensation fills accessory canals. Its impossible to fill all the little anamosoties that comprimse the canal system. What is important is filling the main canal and any large enough accessory canals.
Proper RCT is more than 95% successful. 97% success rate IIRC.
#1 cause of failure of RCT is a crappy crown. #2 cause of failure is improperly filled canals or missed canals.
I'm a 4th year dental student. You can take my word for it or research more misinformation about the secrets dentists don't want you to know.
So you're a 4th year dental student with a closed mind.
Good for you.
Did it ever occur to you to try and challenge some of the information they are currently teaching? Have you ever considered looking at biological dentistry?
Did you even look at the link I provided...it was written by a dentist. Just because it counters the status quo doesn't mean it is worthy of dismissal without review. To the contrary you would think that it might invoke your imagination and interest.
So you're a 4th year dental student with a closed mind.
Good for you.
You don't take being corrected well.
Closed minded. Oh please. My masters thesis was on the bacterial etiology of root canal failure. I'm versed in the literature.
You suggest I should re-examine the intellectual foundation of my career cause it doesn't jive with one article you dug up on the internet. I find that notion very insulting.
Closed minded. Oh please. My masters thesis was on the bacterial etiology of root canal failure. I'm versed in the literature.
You suggest I should re-examine the intellectual foundation of my career cause it doesn't jive with one article you dug up on the internet. I find that notion very insulting.
One article? If you had bothered to take an hour of your time you would find that there are a multitude of studies confirming the assertion that root canals are not benign.
Is intellectual arrogance a resultant conclusion of advanced education? Perhaps for some it is.
One article? If you had bothered to take an hour of your time you would find that there are a multitude of studies confirming the assertion that root canals are not benign.
Is intellectual arrogance a resultant conclusion of advanced education? Perhaps for some it is.
Do you prod the bear because you want to see how far you can get before it responds?
You've called me close minded and arrogant because you believe that the time you've spent on the internet makes you an expert over my professional education.
And then you complain about nabob attacking you personally? Hypocrite.
I love how I am close minded and should re-examine my knowledge because what I am saying doesn't parallel with what you've contrived.
Frankly, it is laughable that you believe dentists are trying to cover up the horrors we're inflicting on patients with RCT and amalgam fillings.
If you truely believe anything you've typed out, do not go to the dentist. Do not go outside either, dangers lurk everywhere. Get away from your computer in fact, the radiation is killing you.
Do you prod the bear because you want to see how far you can get before it responds?
You've called me close minded and arrogant because you believe that the time you've spent on the internet makes you an expert over my professional education.
And then you complain about nabob attacking you personally? Hypocrite.
I love how I am close minded and should re-examine my knowledge because what I am saying doesn't parallel with what you've contrived.
Frankly, it is laughable that you believe dentists are trying to cover up the horrors we're inflicting on patients with RCT and amalgam fillings.
If you truely believe anything you've typed out, do not go to the dentist. Do not go outside either, dangers lurk everywhere. Get away from your computer in fact, the radiation is killing you.
Wow...thats quite a response.
How dare I suggest you look at the studies that contradict the status quo!
That is exactly the type of thinking that undermines progress.
Whether you want to believe it or not there are researchers and studies that conflict with your assertion.
The hyperbole that you are tossing around does nothing to bury that fact. You can be dismissive as you like but the contradictory information does exist. Its interesting to me that instead of being open to the possibility that there is room for an opposing argument you do your best to try and discredit the opposing argument entirely.
Question 1) Where can I get a Octane cheerleader outfit without sleeping with an Octane girl? and Question 2) is it frowned upon to hit on Octane girls at games?
Pro Hockey Life has absolutely everything. Don't know how its possible they wouldn't have almost exactly what you're looking for.
Pro-HL had Sweet-FA for womans shirts. Unfortunatly I didnt have time to try anywhere else, so I bought a small mens. It was very disappointing for a store that large to have no womans apparel. I guess they figure chicks dont dig hockey.
How dare I suggest you look at the studies that contradict the status quo!
This is exactly the type of thinking that undermines progress.
Whether you want to believe it or not there are researchers and studies that conflict with your assertion.
The hyperbole that you are tossing around does nothing to bury that fact. You can be dismissive as you like but the contradictory information does exist. Its interesting to me that instead of being open to the possibility you could be wrong you do your best to try and discredit the opposing argument.
That in and of itself speaks volumes.
If 95% of studies indicate outcome A, what you are doing is akin to screaming "LOOK! LOOK! THIS STUDY INDICATES OUTCOME B".
Talk to me again when the majority of research indicates otherwise. This way, I should never be hearing from you again on this matter.
Question 1) Where can I get a Octane cheerleader outfit without sleeping with an Octane girl? and Question 2) is it frowned upon to hit on Octane girls at games?
I was actually at a game last year and when the Octane girls were performing on the stairs, a guy stands up, faces one of them, and points to his left ring finger numerous times. I'm pretty sure we all know what that meant haha.
I was actually at a game last year and when the Octane girls were performing on the stairs, a guy stands up, faces one of them, and points to his left ring finger numerous times. I'm pretty sure we all know what that meant haha.
That sounds like a bad way to hit on them. I was thinking of waiting til about 20 minutes to game start before cashing in my ticket. That's when they're hanging out by the doors, make some quick charming conversation, quickly investigate for after parties, and exchanging numbers if all the previous goes successful. Gotta work quick and smart!
Proceed to find out which ones are single when at said after-party
Question 1) Where can I get a Octane cheerleader outfit without sleeping with an Octane girl? and Question 2) is it frowned upon to hit on Octane girls at games?
If option 1 is a real option, I think you should go for option 1. That way you can be assured to get an outfit.
...at least I don't.
