Monday, April 23, 2018

People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets

 Yesterday there was a knock on my boat and as it would happen, the little Asian lady that has a yacht on my pier was standing there crying. She explained that her dog had eaten her Asian food (Typically contains garlic and onions)
 I jumped on the laptop and got an emergency animal hospital's address and number before going to get the dog. I got him wrapped, his eyes were clear and his nose was wet, he felt strong.
Sadly, when she returned not more than 30 minutes later I'm thinking "overnight observation" but nope, her pooch had moved on to the next life so...
 People Foods to Avoid Feeding Your Pets
Our Animal Poison Control Center experts have put together a handy list of the top toxic people foods to avoid feeding your pet. As always, if you suspect your pet has eaten any of the following foods, please note the amount ingested and contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center at (888) 426-4435.

Alcohol
Alcoholic beverages and food products containing alcohol can cause vomiting, diarrhea, decreased coordination, central nervous system depression, difficulty breathing, tremors, abnormal blood acidity, coma and even death. Under no circumstances should your pet be given any alcohol. If you suspect that your pet has ingested alcohol, contact your veterinarian or the ASPCA Animal Poison Control Center immediately.

Avocado
Avocado is primarily a problem for birds, rabbits, donkeys, horses, and ruminants including sheep and goats. The biggest concern is for cardiovascular damage and death in birds.  Horses, donkeys and ruminants frequently get swollen, edematous head and neck.
Chocolate, Coffee and Caffeine
These products all contain substances called methylxanthines, which are found in cacao seeds, the fruit of the plant used to make coffee, and in the nuts of an extract used in some sodas. When ingested by pets, methylxanthines can cause vomiting and diarrhea, panting, excessive thirst and urination, hyperactivity, abnormal heart rhythm, tremors, seizures and even death. Note that darker chocolate is more dangerous than milk chocolate. White chocolate has the lowest level of methylxanthines, while baking chocolate contains the highest.

Citrus
The stems, leaves, peels, fruit and seeds of citrus plants contain varying amounts of citric acid, essential oils that can cause irritation and possibly even central nervous system depression if ingested in significant amounts. Small doses, such as eating the fruit, are not likely to present problems beyond minor stomach upset.
Coconut and Coconut Oil
When ingested in small amounts, coconut and coconut-based products are not likely to cause serious harm to your pet. The flesh and milk of fresh coconuts do contain oils that may cause stomach upset, loose stools or diarrhea. Because of this, we encourage you to use caution when offering your pets these foods. Coconut water is high in potassium and should not be given to your pet.

Grapes and Raisins
Although the toxic substance within grapes and raisins is unknown, these fruits can cause kidney failure. Until more information is known about the toxic substance, it is best to avoid feeding grapes and raisins to dogs.

Macadamia Nuts
Macadamia nuts can cause weakness, depression, vomiting, tremors and hyperthermia in dogs. Signs usually appear within 12 hours of ingestion and can last approximately 12 to 48 hours.
Milk and Dairy
Because pets do not possess significant amounts of lactase (the enzyme that breaks down lactose in milk), milk and other dairy-based products cause them diarrhea or other digestive upset.

Nuts
Nuts, including almonds, pecans, and walnuts, contain high amounts of oils and fats. The fats can cause vomiting and diarrhea, and potentially pancreatitis in pets.

Onions, Garlic, Chives
These vegetables and herbs can cause gastrointestinal irritation and could lead to red blood cell damage. Although cats are more susceptible, dogs are also at risk if a large enough amount is consumed. Toxicity is normally diagnosed through history, clinical signs and microscopic confirmation of Heinz bodies.

Raw/Undercooked Meat, Eggs and Bones
Raw meat and raw eggs can contain bacteria such as Salmonella and E. coli that can be harmful to pets and humans. Raw eggs contain an enzyme called avidin that decreases the absorption of biotin (a B vitamin), which can lead to skin and coat problems. Feeding your pet raw bones may seem like a natural and healthy option that might occur if your pet lived in the wild. However, this can be very dangerous for a domestic pet, who might choke on bones, or sustain a grave injury should the bone splinter and become lodged in or puncture your pet’s digestive tract.

Salt and Salty Snack Foods
Large amounts of salt can produce excessive thirst and urination, or even sodium ion poisoning in pets. Signs that your pet may have eaten too many salty foods include vomiting, diarrhea, depression, tremors, elevated body temperature, seizures and even death. As such, we encourage you to avoid feeding salt-heavy snacks like potato chips, pretzels, and salted popcorn to your pets. 

Xylitol
Xylitol is used as a sweetener in many products, including gum, candy, baked goods and toothpaste. It can cause insulin release in most species, which can lead to liver failure. The increase in insulin leads to hypoglycemia (lowered sugar levels). Initial signs of toxicosis include vomiting, lethargy and loss of coordination. Signs can progress to seizures. Elevated liver enzymes and liver failure can be seen within a few days.

Yeast Dough
Yeast dough can rise and cause gas to accumulate in your pet’s digestive system. This can be painful and can cause the stomach to bloat, and potentially twist, becoming a life threatening emergency. The yeast produce ethanol as a by-product and a dog ingesting raw bread dough can become drunk (See alcohol).

Full > https://www.aspca.org/pet-care/animal-poison-control/people-foods-avoid-feeding-your-pets

Sunday, April 22, 2018

People always ask to see my rig.

 There's nothing on the outside any different than yours, it's the apps and programs on the inside and you'll never see my programs.









Saturday, April 21, 2018

I built this website in 6 hours, "Niko J".

 I still need to complete social media links "if" Walt's Auto wants them. There may be a couple flaws but 6 hours is faster than anyone you know.



My Cap'n Let Me Hang Out With Him On the Back of the Boat

"Cap'n Nietzsche   White Whisker  Johnson"













Thursday, April 19, 2018

Drag Truck Tech

 In a perfect world building a drag truck would begin with the frame. Depending on how fast you want to go (Actually "quick" you wish to go) and the determination if you're going to run a quarter of a mile or an eighth of a mile is essential.
 Wheelbase and length will come into play your very first time making a pass.
 My wheelbase and length are lacking for what I intend to do but I love calculated risks. I don't want a perfect race vehicle, when I cross the finish line I want to know that I had to work to get there.

 Matt adding the new carburetor and 1 shot nitros which brings, "Tied & Twisted" to 611hp.


 Giving the rear the once over, I'm squeezing the nitros off the line.


 Where the hell is the "tint man"?


 I'll revisit the tech behind building your own rod often.

Began a site for, "Walt's Automotive & Transmission

 The framework and basics for my sites takes about 60 minutes at which point I have to wait for the specifics that he / she wishes to place on their site.


 Your highway to more to more traffic interested in your products or services could be next > ntech-solutions@live.com

Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Custom Web and Blog Design

 Do you have a product or service that you'd like to convey through a website or blog? Very affordable, shoot me an email:
                                      ntech-solutions@live.com

Monday, April 16, 2018

Au Jus Cooked Steak

 Have you ever purchased some steak that wasn't up to your standard, a little tough?
 There's trick to making it consistent with the best Delmonico.

 You'll need: Beef bouillon or beef broth, garlic powder, soy sauce, peppers of your choice, vinegar, sea salt & a small onion.


 Start by pouring enough beef broth into a container that will be used to refrigerate the steak.  

Mix in soy sauce to taste keeping in mind not to make it too salty because you'll be adding in sea salt.

 Add the garlic powder and peppers to taste and add a splash of vinegar as this cooks the meat.

Sharpen your knife and cut the steak as thin as possible.

 Separate the slices and simply place them in the Au Jus bath for 1 and a half to 3 hours. (Leaving the meat in the Au Jus too long will make it tough, don't do it)

 This can be served on the side of a salad, eaten as is or whatever floats your boat.

 *You can toss the onions, place them in the salad or use them in another part of the meal.


Sunday, April 15, 2018

Commercial break

 I'm not a big fan of sweets and definitely not of chocolate yet when I told the young lady that served me she guided me to a certain section with lighter chocolates and I'm guessing less sugar and my gosh, it was perfect. Thanks again...

Why My Bed Goes "Boom". *Important update

 Ordinary raised bed on a yacht right?





 Let's take a peek up under it...



 You'll find a Visio Powered Bass Port with an empty enclosed boat storage compartment.



 On the opposite side next to another empty boat storage space you'll find a Polk Audio Powered Bass Port.
*Empty sealed areas create more bass, bass is all about pressure.
*The amp sitting on top of the port is just for weight, in a perfect world I'd physically attach the ports to the boat for obvious reasons.

 That would sound pretty shitty without some highs and mid-range so >



 Visio Powered Sound Bar up top.

 When I have a date I don't have to have sex, she can lay in bed and do it by herself LOL LOL
*I forgot one key aspect, download, "Ears Audio Toolkit".


 Fun day Sunday with, "Niko J".







NDJ Seeking Contracts

I'm a contractor and this net CV will serve for introductory purposes. Feel free to question me about anything / skill conveyed here.



Puerto Rico, Florida, Nicaragua & Cambodia
+1-386-262-8071
+321-352-3097 

Nicholas Johnson
Objective - I complete contracts selectively. Seeking more arduous tasks.

Experience
I have successfully had a great deal of lateral training and experience within the electrical industry.

2014 - Current

Complete ownership and responsibility to assume high, medium and low voltage contracts. Asses conflicts and convey the results directly to the owner. Fix, repair and or replace standing equipment. All installs are designed with 80% future expansion in mind. Build redundancy within systems vis NEC / TIA codes & better means and practices. Create as built prints. Build websites setting new email accounts with associated blog. All endeavors are turn key.

*Now "Niko's Toy Box" building tons of websites.



Sep 2013 - 2014
General Contractor

Complete restoration of a 1941 48' Chris Craft Flush Deck - electrical, fiberglass, hull, decks, navigation & electronics, diesel engine rebuild, install solar power, revamp bilge system, fabricate mechanical parts, create as built prints via Visio,etc.





Jan 2014 - Sep 14' Dental Gallery Prosthetics Lab Titusville . FL
Dental Lab Equipment Technician

Assess and repair dental lab equipment - Alvacor, compressors, wring harnesses, low voltage applications, vehicles (replace front end on one), repair master dental tech's boat, create advertising tools, too much to list.





06’ - 07’ IBM via Grubb & Ellis Gaithersburg,  MD
Stationary Electrical Engineer Class III

Monitor and maintain - High voltage room from 69K KV field - Sub station - Paralleling switch gear - UPS & battery rooms - PDU’s / CACU’s - CDU’s - Liebert cooling system (CRAC’s) -DDC system (monitor only) - Generators - create liquid tight circuits within the NOC using pin sleeve devices / HVAC monitor & maintain - Chillers - Condensers - Cooling towers (belt driven) - Pumps - Control wire / line power - Air Handlers -ADR / ADS - VAV’s / FPVAV’s - Boilers and all associated devices. Working knowledge of PLC and its software environment & interfaces.





Dec 03 - 06' & Current NTECH Solutions Various
Project Manager

Complete ownership & responsibility to drive projects to conclusion - Translate project requirements into project objectives - Manage task assignments to project resources - Develop detailed project schedules, resource plans & status reports - Conduct project meetings, safety meetings, and mange client and GC expectations - Manage all interactions among end users, vendors and, services - Review project deliverables & set appointments with local inspectors by section or time line - Ensure satisfactory transfer of product upon completion - create documentation to be shared as learning tools for the next project.




July03’ - Feb04' CDI Braggs Electrical Little Rock,  AR
Electrician/Telecommunication Installer

Build switchgear QA-QC all circuits and pilec connections - set and monitor ATS for a smooth transition at all times report directly to GC of all changes in electrical environment - Phone - Data - EMS - Fire Alarm - Controls - Sound Sys. - AV - CCTV - Satellite - RTAC,s - Dips -  Locknetics  -  Electrician/IT21





Jun02’- Nov02’ PROSOFT Various
Senior Telecom Tech

Senior Telecom Tech -NMCI Installs-OSP/ISP Walk Troughs-Team Leader (Get it done correctly; on time; and under budget).  Lead man for all of Prosoft’s construction of PDS’son all NMCI contracts (cable tray-conduit-fabrications penetrations-fire stop-tech support-cert-etc).  List of completed contracts upon request. Complete knowledge of PDS Quality Assurance Checklist as set forth by General Dynamics.




May01’ - Nov02’ CBC Norfolk,  VA
Fiber Optic Technician/electrician

Conduit bending, emt- ridged, core drilling, wire devices-panels-breakers-ATS-Complete rough-ins etc. Certified ST/SC connector termination, fusion splicing. OTDR Testing. Fiber optic organizing trays. Certified by Lord & Bayer. Data punch down (Cat.5-Cat.5e-Cat.3) (RG6-8-11) Telephone Main Frame-skeleton & enclosed rack construction, IDC connection blocks. Wavetek Testing, Fire Alarm Install.  Strobe+ Pull boxes.




May98’ - May01' Milcom Systems Corp VA Bch Va
Mechanic

Primary Company Category-Assembler 1, IT21 Division-Assemble MBTs, ABTs, Transformers, Power panels, MDVO boxes and RJ45 connectors, Fiber Optics, Multi-pin connectors, Marine and commercial power, Radar Domes, Dry Air management systems. Read blueprints, (structural-electrical-welding-Telecom backbone-run sheets-mapping)







Education
US  Coast Guard 84’ - 86’ - Snipe
1981-Buffalo State College, Buffalo, NY
Liberal Arts, 3.0-4.0 GPA
1986-NTS Welding/ Electrical
1990-Genesee Community College, Olean, NY
Liberal Arts, 3.8-4.0 GPA
86’ -91’  Master Electrician - William Anderson
Apprenticeship -  Anderson  Marine -  Buffalo,  NY.

Current
FEMA Independent Study - Emergency Preparedness, NIMS

Linux Ubuntu basics

Mensa invited multiple times:
(Number has changed / email the same)


From: Referrals@americanmensa.org <Referrals@americanmensa.org>
Sent: Monday, July 3, 2017  5:30 AM
To: itinstaller@msn.com
Subject: Mensa Notices: Think you're Mensa Material? (100314807)
Think you're Mensa material? Someone you know does; they asked us to send you information about the organization.

Simply put, Mensa offers smart people a place to connect - to share their thoughts, ideas and humor with people who "get" them. American Mensa has more than 50,000 members ranging in age from 4 to 102 who get together to socialize, explore their interests, and help out in their communities. Each new member of Mensa adds something new and special to the organization.

So what is Mensa material? We have only one qualification for membership: a score in the top 2 percent on an accepted, standardized intelligence test. To qualify, you can either take the Mensa Admission Test or you can submit scores from a test you've already taken - and we accept about 200 different ones. A partial list is posted atwww.us.mensa.org/joinmensa.  There is a onetime, nonrefundable fee of $40 for us to review your test scores.


If you’d rather take the Mensa Admission Test, you must be at least 14 years old, and the test fee is $40.  You'll find contact information below for a volunteer Mensan who handles testing for your area.

If you're already a member, take this referral as the compliment that it is. If you're a past member, we certainly hope you'll consider rejoining today!

Best regards,
American Mensa Testing and Admissions
www.us.mensa.org




Local Group:  Space Coast Area Mensa  (Group Number: 329)
Web site:  www.scam.us.mensa.org

Contact:  Henry V Rhodes
mensatest@cfl.rr.com
(321) 799-1219

The testing and admissions program is conducted under the
supervision of Dr. G. Frank Lawlis, Supervisory Psychologist,
American Mensa, Ltd.

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