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7People who have attended the UKOUG presentation this year where Mark Drake, Sr. Product Manager XML Technologies / XMLDB, Oracle HQ, and I demonstrated the first principles of the XDB Repository, might have been impressed with its (GEO/KML Spatial, Image EXIF info) capabilities combined with Google Earth. This post will zoom in on how to consume automatically content of Windows Office document (docx).
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The DIME coin looks much much better in the S100 than any other
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Just Posted: Canon Powershot S100 studio comparison samples
Just Posted: JPEG and Raw studio samples from the Canon Powershot S100 and Nikon J1. In preparation for our forthcoming reviews, we have shot our standard studio test scene with both the Canon Powershot S100 and Nikon J1. To allow easy comparison with their peers, we have now added these shots to our comparison tool. Both the S100 and J1 can now be selected from the pull-down list within any review or in our standalone comparison tool.
Note: We have shot our standard comparison scene with two S100s, and selected the sharpest set of images overall. It is obvious though, from close examination, that the right-hand side of these sample images is slightly soft compared to the center and left-hand side. We are expecting a third S100 sample very shortly and we will revisit this studio comparison at that time.
Click here to see the Canon Powershot S100 in our studio comparison tool
This is our standard studio scene comparison shot taken from exactly the same tripod position. Lighting: daylight simulation, >98% CRI. Crops are 100%. Ambient temperature was approximately 22°C (~72°F).
JPEGs are shot at default parameters and raw files are converted using Adobe Camera RAW. Because Adobe Camera Raw applies different levels of sharpening to different cameras we use the following workflow for these conversions:
- Load RAW file into Adobe Camera RAW (Auto mode disabled)
- Set Sharpness and Noise Reduction to 0
- Open file to Photoshop
- Apply a Unsharp mask: 100%, Radius 0.6, Threshold 0
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Click here to see the Nikon J1 samples in our studio comparison tool
I advised a colleague to buy an S95 just before he went on vacation to India in Sept. I was concerned that he'd be upset now that it is already out of date, but seeing these image samples I think he was lucky to get an S95 before they went out of stock.
I also understand why Canon didn't also update the G-series to use this sensor. It would have been a downgrade.
I suspect this is as much about Canon wanting to move as much of their product line away from Sony CCDs as anything else. That and needing to use CMOS for 1080p video, which probably matters more for the more S-series which has more interest from the general consumer segment. In that category labels like "Full HD video" are more important than for the G-series customer, who is generally looking for the best quality stills for when they leave their DSLR at home.
Neither of these cameras will tempt me away from micro four thirds.
Huh...newer but not better. Lot's of detail loss or smudging in jpg and RAW. No need to compare to the J1, the S100 can't seem to match the S95, LX5, or XZ-1, which I consider to be the main competitors.
canon jpg is now the best one just look at iso 1600... by sensor size you can extrapolate that canon 1dx will have the same quality at 12800 that the canon has at iso 800!.. look in the shadows... thats the thing that matters for high iso... its just the best one and doesnt even have the bigger sensor of the compacts
Wow till now a little disapointed... but you can't base the whole camera with just one photo... let's wait for some not studios samples... i think i've checked all the studio samples available, and my favorite so far is the gf3! Waiting for the gx1 and x10 samples to make my decison for christmas! Thank you again DP, the best photo web site ever!
The whole right side, from the Kodak logo, down to the robot, is soft. This is surprising. Also, the paperclips on the diagonals show heavy aliasing. This is seen in the S95 and the LX5, but I think it's worse in the S100. Don't know about the 4th camera, as I switched it to Nikon J1 which does not show the stair-stepping aliasing seen in the others. Bad JPEG compression/algorithm?
Smaller than anything till now, 24mm with f2 => best thing yet. Can't wait to have it.
Did you check out the shots (yellow hair / clock face)? If the tested camera is a representative of the image "quality" of these shots, then, this camera is MUCH worse, IQ-wise, than even the S95, let alone, say, the LX5.
Also check out the yellow "hair" somewhat around the upper left corner of the lower right quarter, to the right from the green-blue feathers. Awful, even at ISO 80 and RAW, even compared to the S95, let alone the LX5. Smearing at full steam, completely destroyed details.
Except that if you look at fine details elsewhere in the shot, the s100 is often very good if not the best. If you look at the side of the woman's face that's just a little left of center (with the red background), the s100 is actually a tiny bit clearer than the s95.
Ok, there is something wrong with these test shots or the camera. Decentered? I have an s100 and in practical shots it is great.
Definitely decentered. Right, lower-right, bottom - soft. Left, top-left, top, sharp. This copy definitely has something wrong with it.
I'm a fan of the Canon S and G Powershots, but these images from the S100 seem to be of impossibly poor quality. I've never seen a worse rendering of the blue watch in the lower right corner, for example. Perhaps a really bad copy?
There were some initial rumors the S100 was >1 stop better than the S95. Well, that's all horses**t. Better than Olympus XZ1/Panasonic LX3, same as Canon S95/Nikon P7000 and worse than Nikon J1/V1.
What a shame.
Agreed. Pure disappointment... now, I'll surely go the m43 way if the 12-35 turns out to have the IQ of that of the Oly 12/2.0 at 12 mm.
Wow.... check out the watch face in the lower right corner... way worse than that of the S95. And it's not even extreme corner.
Interestingly, shots in the center of the image are certainly better than the S95, particularly at higher ISOs, and the batteries in the lower left corner aren't that much worse than those of the S95. I'd say the lens of this camera is decentered; hence the dreadful softness in the lower right corner.
EDIT: compared to the LX5, the latter is way better in the corners. Noise-wise, a BIT worse at ISO 3200. At ISO1600, there's absolutely no difference, noise-wise, between the LX5, S95 and S100. I'd say the differences between the S95 and S100, noise-wise, at ISO 3200 are minimal.
Frankly, I've expected better... Now, I'll surely wont get this camera.
I should mention at this point that we've done studio comparison shooting with two samples, and we have a third on the way. If the third looks better then we'll replace these samples. Bear in mind though that our studio scene is exceptionally demanding and is captured at a subject distance of roughly 1 meter. It isn't completely representative of IQ at all focal lengths and distances.
What aperture are they shot at? And why are the Canon Jpeg file sizes significantly smaller than the others' compared to?
"Bear in mind though that our studio scene is exceptionally demanding and is captured at a subject distance of roughly 1 meter. It isn't completely representative of IQ at all focal lengths and distances."
Thanks! Could you quickly test whether the clock face is equally bad (soft) with both cameras? That is, is it an unfortunate decentering issue only plaguing one camera, or a generic one affecting all S100's?
@PicOne - f/4.5 - it's in the metadata (click the little cog icon under the tiles). As for why they're smaller, you'll have to ask Canon. In our test shooting, JPEGs are always captured at the highest quality, lowest compression settings available.
@Menneisyys - we compared samples from both the cameras that we've used and published the best set. We will revisit this again when we get a third sample.
The watch is particularly awful but I infer from Barney Britton's comments that they think it must be an anomaly and they will keep trying until they get a good one.
Definitely something is wrong. S100 or Test? I have seen four reviews (pictures comparative test).
It couldn't be true test of this camera.
The yellow hair at the bottom right hand corner is practically out of focus. The CA and corner softness is very clearly a lens issue. The sensor itself is very impressive. Comparing the portions which are in focus (eg, the paper money) at ISO1600 against the GF3 and EPL2 will show that this new sensor can hold its own very well against much larger sensors.
Barney, I noticed you are using 78mm equivalent to shoot these photos. Another website, Imaging Resource, used 26mm (120mm equiv) and the corners look pretty sharp. Perhaps you can experiment shooting at other focal lengths just to verify if it only happens at this specific focal length.
Would be nice to see the X10 added so we can compare it to the S100 as well. My guess is the Fuji will take the win.
I also find the Olympus is too big to fit in my pockets, so I am interested in the new S100.
However, it seems prudent to wait 6 months. See how other buyers find the photo quality and confirm if the (alleged) S95 lens reliability issues have been fixed.
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Bedsores (pressure sores)
By Mayo Clinic staffOriginal Article: http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/bedsores/DS00570
Bedsore |
Bedsores — also called pressure sores or pressure ulcers — are injuries to skin and underlying tissues that result from prolonged pressure on the skin. Bedsores most often develop on skin that covers bony areas of the body, such as the heel, ankles, hips or buttocks.
People most at risk of bedsores are those with a medical condition that limits their ability to change positions, requires them to use a wheelchair or confines them to a bed for prolonged periods.
Bedsores can develop quickly and are often difficult to treat. Several care strategies can help prevent some bedsores and promote healing.
Bedsore |
Bedsores fall into one of four stages based on their severity. The National Pressure Ulcer Advisory Panel, a professional organization that promotes the prevention and treatment of pressure ulcers, has defined each stage as follows.
Stage I
The beginning stage of a pressure sore has the following characteristics:
- The skin is intact.
- The skin appears red on people with lighter skin color, and the skin doesn't briefly lighten (blanch) when touched.
- On people with darker skin, there may be no change in the color of the skin, and the skin doesn't blanch when touched. Or the skin may appear ashen, bluish or purple.
- The site may be painful, firm, soft, warmer or cooler compared with the surrounding skin.
Stage II
The stage II ulcer is an open wound:
- The outer layer of skin (epidermis) and part of the underlying layer of skin (dermis) is damaged or lost.
- The pressure ulcer may appear as a shallow, pinkish-red, basin-like wound.
- It may also appear as an intact or ruptured fluid-filled blister.
Stage III
At this stage, the ulcer is a deep wound:
- The loss of skin usually exposes some amount of fat.
- The ulcer has a crater-like appearance.
- The bottom of the wound may have some yellowish dead tissue (slough).
- The damage may extend beyond the primary wound below layers of healthy skin.
Stage IV
A stage IV ulcer exhibits large-scale loss of tissue:
- The wound may expose muscle, bone and tendons.
- The bottom of the wound likely contains slough or dark, crusty dead tissue (eschar).
- The damage often extends beyond the primary wound below layers of healthy skin.
Common sites of pressure sores
For people who use a wheelchair, pressure sores often occur on skin over the following sites:
- Tailbone or buttocks
- Shoulder blades and spine
- Backs of arms and legs where they rest against the chair
For people who are confined to a bed, common sites include the following:
- Back or sides of the head
- Rim of the ears
- Shoulders or shoulder blades
- Hip, lower back or tailbone
- Heels, ankles and skin behind the knees
When to see a doctor
Inspection of the skin should be a part of routine nursing or home care for anyone who is confined for a long time to a wheelchair or bed or for anyone who has limited ability to reposition himself or herself. Contact your doctor right away if you notice any signs or symptoms of a pressure ulcer. Get immediate medical care if a person under your care shows signs of infection, such as fever, drainage or foul odor from a sore, or increased heat and redness in the surrounding skin.
Pressure sores are caused by pressure against the skin that inhibits an adequate supply of blood to skin and underlying tissues. Other factors related to limited mobility can make the skin vulnerable to damage and contribute to the development of pressure sores. There are three primary contributing factors:
- Sustained pressure. When your skin and the underlying tissues are trapped between bone and a surface such as a wheelchair or bed, the pressure may be greater than the pressure of the blood flowing in the tiny vessels (capillaries) that deliver oxygen and other nutrients to tissues. Deprived of these essential nutrients, cells of the skin and other tissues are damaged and may eventually die. This kind of pressure tends to happen in areas that aren't well padded with muscle or fat and that lie just over a bone, such as your spine, tailbone (coccyx), shoulder blades, hips, heels and elbows.
- Friction. Friction is the resistance to motion. When a person changes position or is handled by care providers, friction may occur when the skin is dragged across a surface. The resistance to motion may be even greater if the skin is moist. Friction between skin and another surface may make fragile skin more vulnerable to injury.
- Shear. Shear occurs when two surfaces move in the opposite direction. For example, when a hospital bed is elevated at the head, a person can slide down in bed. As the tailbone moves down, the skin over the bone may stay in place — essentially pulling in the opposite direction. This motion may damage tissue and blood vessels, making the site more vulnerable to damage from sustained pressure.
Risk factors
Anyone with limited mobility — unable to easily change position while seated or in bed — is at risk of developing pressure sores. Immobility may be due to:
- Generally poor health or weakness
- Paralysis
- Injury or illness that requires bed rest or wheelchair use
- Recovery after surgery
- Sedation
- Coma
Other factors that increase the risk of pressure sores include:
- Age. The skin of older adults is generally more fragile, thinner, less elastic and drier than the skin of younger adults. Also, new skin cells are usually generated more slowly. All of these conditions of the skin make it more vulnerable to damage.
- Lack of sensory perception. Spinal cord injuries, neurological disorders and other conditions can result in a loss of sensation. An inability to feel pain or discomfort can result in not being aware of bedsores or the need to change position.
- Weight loss. Weight loss is common during prolonged illnesses, and muscle atrophy and wasting are common in people living with paralysis. The loss of fat and muscle results in less cushioning between bones and a bed or wheelchair.
- Poor nutrition and hydration. An adequate amount of fluids, calories, protein, vitamins and minerals in the daily diet are important for maintaining healthy skin and preventing the breakdown of tissues.
- Urinary or fecal incontinence. Problems with bladder control can greatly increase the risk of pressure sores because the skin may frequently be moist, making it more likely to break down. Bacteria from fecal matter can cause serious local infections and lead to life-threatening infections affecting the body in general.
- Excess moisture or dryness. Skin that is moist from sweat or excessively dry is more likely to be injured in general and increases the friction between the skin and clothing or bedding.
- Medical conditions affecting circulation. Because certain health problems, such as diabetes and vascular disease, affect circulation, parts of the body may not receive adequate blood flow, increasing the risk of tissue damage.
- Smoking. Smoking impairs circulation and reduces the amount of oxygen in the blood. Therefore, smokers tend to develop more severe wounds, and their wounds heal more slowly.
- Decreased mental awareness. People whose mental awareness is lessened by disease, trauma or medications are often less able to take the actions needed to prevent or care for pressure sores.
- Muscle spasms. People who have muscle spasms or other involuntary muscle movement may have an increased risk of pressure sores from frequent friction or shearing.
Complications of pressure ulcers include:
- Sepsis. Sepsis occurs when bacteria enters your bloodstream through the broken skin and spreads throughout your body — a rapidly progressing, life-threatening condition that can cause organ failure.
- Cellulitis. This acute infection of your skin's connective tissue causes pain, redness and swelling, all of which can be severe. Cellulitis can also lead to life-threatening complications, including sepsis and meningitis — an infection of the membrane and fluid surrounding your brain and spinal cord.
- Bone and joint infections. These develop when the infection from a pressure sore burrows deep into your joints and bones. Joint infections (septic or infectious arthritis) can damage cartilage and tissue, and bone infections (osteomyelitis) may reduce the function of your joints and limbs.
- Cancer. Another complication is the development of a type of squamous cell carcinoma that develops in chronic, nonhealing wounds (Marjolin ulcer). This type of cancer is aggressive and usually requires surgical treatment.
Tests and diagnosis
Evaluating a bedsore
To evaluate your bedsore, your doctor will:
- Determine the size and depth of the ulcer
- Check for bleeding, fluids or debris in the wound that can indicate severe infection
- Determine if there are odors that indicate an infection or dead tissue
- Assess the area around the wound for signs of spreading tissue damage or infection
- Check for other pressure sores on the body
Questions from the doctor
Your doctor may ask you or your caregiver questions such as:
- When did the pressure sore first appear?
- What is the degree of pain?
- Have you had pressure sores in the past?
- How were they managed, and what was the outcome of treatment?
- What kind of care assistance is available?
- What is your routine for changing positions?
- What medical conditions have been diagnosed, and what is the current treatment?
- What is your normal daily diet?
- How much water and other fluids do you drink each day?
Your doctor may order the following tests:
- Blood tests to assess your nutritional status and overall health
- Tissue cultures to diagnose a bacterial or fungal infection in a wound that doesn't heal with treatment or is already a stage IV wound
- Tissue cultures to check for cancerous tissue if it's a chronic, nonhealing wound
Treatments and drugs
Stage I and stage II pressure sores usually heal within several weeks to months with conservative care of the wound and with ongoing, appropriate general care that manages risk factors for pressure sores. Stage III and IV pressure sores are more difficult to treat. In a person who has a terminal illness or multiple chronic medical conditions, pressure sore treatment may focus primarily on managing pain rather than complete healing of a wound.
Treatment team
Addressing the many aspects of wound care usually requires a multidisciplinary approach. Members of a care team may include:
- A primary care physician who oversees the treatment plan
- A physician specializing in wound care
- Nurses or medical assistants who provide both care and education for managing wounds
- A social worker who helps a person or family access appropriate resources and addresses emotional concerns related to long-term recovery
- A physical therapist who helps with improving mobility
- A dietitian who assesses nutritional needs and recommends an appropriate diet
- A neurosurgeon, orthopedic surgeon or plastic surgeon, depending on whether surgery is required and what type of surgery is needed
Relieving pressure
The first step in treating a sore at any stage is relieving the pressure that caused it. Strategies to reduce pressure include the following:
- Repositioning. A person with pressure sores needs to be repositioned regularly and placed in correct positions. People using a wheelchair should change position as much as possible on their own every 15 minutes and should have assistance with changes in position every hour. People confined to a bed should change positions every two hours. Lifting devices are often used to avoid friction during repositioning.
- Support surfaces. Special cushions, pads, mattresses and beds can help a person lie in an appropriate position, relieve pressure on an existing sore and protect vulnerable skin from damage. A variety of foam, air-filled or water-filled devices provide cushion for those sitting in wheelchairs. The type of devices used will depend on a person's condition, body type and mobility.
Removing damaged tissue
To heal properly, wounds need to be free of damaged, dead or infected tissue. Removing these tissues (debridement) is accomplished with a number of methods, depending on the severity of the wound, your overall condition and the treatment goals. Options include:
- Surgical debridement involves cutting away dead tissues.
- Mechanical debridement uses one of a number of methods to loosen and remove wound debris, such as a pressurized irrigation device, a whirlpool water bath or specialized dressings.
- Autolytic debridement, the body's natural process of recruiting enzymes to break down dead tissue, can be enhanced with an appropriate dressing that keeps the wound moist and clean.
- Enzymatic debridement is the use of chemical enzymes and appropriate dressings to break down dead tissues.
Cleaning and dressing wounds
Care that promotes healing of the wound includes the following:
- Cleaning. It's essential to keep wounds clean to prevent infection. A stage I wound can be gently washed with water and mild soap, but open sores are cleaned with a saltwater (saline) solution each time the dressing is changed.
- Dressings. A dressing promotes healing by keeping a wound moist, creating a barrier against infection and keeping the surrounding skin dry. A variety of dressings are available, including films, gauzes, gels, foams and various treated coverings. A combination of dressings may be used. Your doctor selects an appropriate dressing based on a number of factors, such as the size and severity of the wound, the amount of discharge, and the ease of application and removal.
Other interventions
Other interventions that may be used are:
- Pain management. Interventions that may reduce pain include the use of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs — such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others) and naproxen (Aleve, others) — particularly before and after repositioning, debridement procedures and dressing changes. Topical pain medications, such as a combination of lidocaine and prilocaine, also may be used during debridement and dressing changes.
- Antibiotics. Pressure sores that are infected and don't respond to other interventions may be treated with topical or oral antibiotics.
- Healthy diet. Appropriate nutrition and hydration promote wound healing. Your doctor may recommend an increase in calories and fluids, a high protein diet, and an increase in foods rich in vitamins and minerals. Your doctor may also prescribe dietary supplements, such as vitamin C and zinc.
- Muscle spasm relief. Muscle relaxants — such as diazepam (Valium), tizanidine (Zanaflex), dantrolene (Dantrium) and baclofen — may inhibit muscle spasms and enable the healing of sores that may have been caused or worsened by spasm-related friction or shearing.
Surgical repair
Pressure sores that fail to heal may require surgical intervention. The goals of surgery include improving the hygiene and appearance of the sore, preventing or treating infection, reducing fluid loss through the wound, and lowering the risk of cancer.
The type of reconstruction that's best in any particular case depends mainly on the location of the wound and whether there's scar tissue from a previous operation. In general, though, most pressure wounds are repaired using a pad of the person's own muscle, skin or other tissue to cover the wound and cushion the affected bone (flap reconstruction).
Coping and support
Treating and preventing pressure sores is demanding on the at-risk person, family members and caregivers. Issues that may need to be addressed by the doctor, nursing staff and social worker include the following:
- Community services. A social worker can help identify community groups that provide services, education and support groups for people dealing with long-term caregiving or terminal illnesses.
- End-of-life care. Physicians and nurses specializing in end-of-life palliative care — care that focuses on managing pain and providing comfort — can help a family determine treatment goals when the person with pressure sores is approaching the end of life.
- Residential care. People with limited mobility who live in residential or nursing care facilities are at increased risk of developing pressure sores. Family and friends of people living in these facilities can be advocates for the residents and work with nursing staff to ensure proper preventive care.
Bedsores are easier to prevent than to treat, but that doesn't mean the process is easy or uncomplicated. And wounds may still develop with consistent, appropriate preventive care.
Your doctor and other members of a care team can help develop a strategy that's appropriate whether it's personal care with at-home assistance or professional care in a hospital or residential setting.
Position changes are key to pressure sore prevention. These changes need to be frequent, repositioning needs to avoid stress on the skin, and body positions need to minimize the risk of pressure on vulnerable areas. Other strategies include skin care, regular skin inspections and good nutrition.
Repositioning in a wheelchair
Repositioning in a wheelchair includes the following recommendations:
- Frequency. People using a wheelchair should change position as much as possible on their own every 15 minutes and should have assistance with changes in position every hour.
- Self-care. If you have enough strength in your upper body, you can do wheelchair push-ups — raising your body off the seat by pushing on the arms of the chair.
- Specialized wheelchairs. Pressure-release wheelchairs, which tilt to redistribute pressure, provide some assistance in repositioning and pressure relief.
- Cushions. Various cushions — including foam, gel, and water- or air-filled cushions — can relieve pressure and help ensure that the body is appropriately positioned in the chair. A physical therapist can advise on the appropriate placement of cushions and their role in regular repositioning.
Repositioning in a bed
Repositioning for a person confined to a bed includes the following recommendations:
- Frequency. Repositioning should occur every two hours.
- Repositioning devices. People with enough upper body strength may be able to reposition themselves with the assistance of a device such as a trapeze bar. Using bed linens to help lift and reposition a person can reduce friction and shearing.
- Special mattresses and support surfaces. Special cushions, foam mattress pads, air-filled mattresses and water-filled mattresses can help a person lie in an appropriate position, relieve pressure and protect vulnerable areas from damage. Your doctor or other care team member can recommend an appropriate mattress or surface.
- Bed elevation. Hospital beds that can be elevated at the head should be raised no more than 30 degrees to prevent shearing.
- Protecting bony areas. Bony areas can be protected with proper positioning and cushioning. Rather than lying directly on a hip, it's best to lie at an angle with cushions supporting the back or front. Cushions should also be used to relieve pressure against and between the knees and ankles. Heels can be cushioned or "floated" with cushions below the calves.
Skin care
Protecting and monitoring the condition of the skin is important for preventing pressure sores and identifying stage I sores before they worsen.
- Bathing. Skin should be cleaned with mild soap and warm water and gently patted dry. Or a no-rinse cleanser can be used.
- Protecting skin. Skin that is vulnerable to excess moisture can be protected with talcum powder. Dry skin should have lotion applied.
- Inspecting skin. Daily skin inspection is important for identifying vulnerable areas of skin or early signs of pressure sores. Care providers usually need to help with a thorough skin inspection, but people with more mobility may be able to inspect their skin with the use of a mirror.
- Managing incontinence. Urinary or bowel incontinence should be managed to prevent moisture and bacterial exposure to skin. Care may include frequently scheduled assistance with urinating, frequent diaper changes, protective lotions on healthy skin, urinary catheters or rectal tubes.
Your doctor, dietitian or other members of the care team can recommend dietary changes that can help improve the health of your skin.
- Diet. You may need to increase the amount of calories, protein, vitamins and minerals in your diet. Your doctor may also prescribe dietary supplements, such as vitamin C and zinc.
- Fluids. Adequate hydration is important for maintaining healthy skin. Your care team can advise on how much fluid to drink and signs of poor hydration, such as decreased urine output, darker urine, dry or sticky mouth, thirst, dry skin, or constipation.
- Feeding assistance. Some people with limited mobility or significant weakness may need assistance with eating in order to get adequate nutrition.
Other strategies
Other strategies that can help decrease the risk of pressures sores include the following:
- Quit smoking. If you smoke, quit. Talk to your doctor if you need assistance quitting.
- Stay active. Limited mobility is a key factor in causing pressure sores. However, daily exercise that is appropriately matched to a person's abilities is an important step in maintaining healthy skin. A physical therapist can recommend an appropriate exercise program that improves circulation, builds up vital muscle tissue, stimulates appetite and strengthens the body overall.
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So now the work begins - its going to be very much a DIY wedding which I'm really looking forward too. David is designing the invites, I'll be doing the flower arrangements and am going to have a go at making my own bird cage veil and we'll both be making the wedding cake.
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The question that I'd like the author is this article to consider is whether the various genocides of the 20th century, often perpetuated by government powers, would have happened if the people being killed were armed? Would I need special insight to know that people like me are being specifically targeted and killed?
And if we accept the logic of this question and the fact that millions of people might not have been killed, or at least been able to fight back rather than be slaughtered in the streets or in concentration camps, then we have to wonder why the author thinks the conditions of genocide won't ever occur in England or the United States?
Or to put it another way, what happens when the mentally unhinged take the reins of government? Or did the 20th century teach us nothing about the state's penchant for massacring millions? When we are engaging in a calculus of gun control, we need to remember that government is always going to have guns.
Left wing thinkers and statists are immune to logic and history. Fascism and communism are not extinct ideologies. Yet, so many people want the govt to be supremely empowered it's more tragic then these school shootings to be honest.
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But thats exactly what socialist/liberals are striving for, a Utopia, where the government has absolute control and the media controls public thought.
I can tell you North Korea has 100% employment, when they build a road they don't use bulldozers, heavy machinery, pavers, that would be efficient and you would need a handful of people, why do that when you can have 100 people using shovels and keep employment at 100%
Strangely, I'm a left wing thinker. There's a rather large tradition of left libertarianism, libertarian socialism, anarchism, pick your label of choice. The problem with a lot of right wing thinkers, at least in the United States, is they seem to have forgotten about the conditions of working people under the free market capitalism they favor - you know, where workers were indentured servants working 18 hours days, buying from the company store, and being left for dead or in the poor house when they were no longer able to work.
I'm against big states and big business, because economies of scale and large organization tend to favor small elites. This is true of both government and the business world.


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BURLINGTON — Is it "game over" for Algebars? Not if Maxx Vick and his friends have anything to say about it.
Vick, a 13-year-old eighth-grader at Edmunds Middle School, is one of a group of students trying to keep the popular Church Street video gaming lounge open. Several weeks ago, Vick and his friends got word that Algebars plans to close its doors on September 30. After two years in the business, co-owner Lauran Burrell says the expense of leasing the second-floor retail space, as well as difficulties with the landlord, have "proved to be our undoing."
"Ross [Burrell's partner] and I have taken two mortgages out on our home and had made up the $5000 per month deficit for two years," she tells Seven Days. "We're broke. We can't do it anymore." According to Burrell, the majority of their customers are between the ages of 12 and 21.
But for Vick and his friends, Algebars is more than just a place to spend several hours playing "World of Warcraft" and "Counter-Strike: Source." It also keeps them off the streets and out of trouble. As a result, Vick and his friend Cormac Chesbrough have begun circulating a petition to ask City Council for its help in securing a grant to keep Algebars open as a community youth center. Thus far, the teens have collected more than 500 signatures from their friends and are shooting for more than 1000.
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Title | Standards for Campus Internal Materials, Finishes, and Furnishings | Number | 427 |
Section | Facilities, Operations, and Information Technology | Approval Date | Dec 09,2010 |
Subsection | Facilities and Scheduling | Effective Date | Dec 09,2010 |
1.1 Utah Valley University has an approved master plan and established standards for materials, furniture, and finishes for interiors, as well as exteriors of campus facilities. This document outlines the standards for interiors.
3.1 Campus Purchasing Procedure: Rules and methods established by the UVU Purchasing department for procuring items on campus.
3.2 Furnishings: Chairs, desks, bookcases, etc.
3.3 Internal Finishes: Coverings for wall, floors, ceilings, etc., such as paint, carpet, ceiling tiles.
3.4 Space Assignment and Change Committee: Consists of all University Vice Presidents and the Chief Planning, Budget, and Policy Officer. Resource people for the committee may include the Campus Engineer, Associate Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Associate Vice President Facilities/Planning, and representatives from the UVUSA, PACE, and the Faculty Senate.
4.1 Under the direction of the President of the University, the Space Assignment and Change Committee establishes and maintains standards for materials, furniture and finishes for interiors of campus facilities.
4.2 The Space Assignment and Change Committee has identified public areas within campus facilities and maintains specific standards for such areas. Offices are not public areas, but should conform to University Policy and Procedure.
4.3 All finishes and furniture shall adhere to the established standards. All furnishing shall be purchased in accordance with campus purchasing procedures.
5.1 Changes and exceptions to the established standards may be requested through the Space Assignment and Change Committee.
5.2 No University employees shall furnish their offices with personally owned desks, files, chairs, and other standard furniture. Wall hangings, small furniture items and other items of decoration may be added by the occupant.
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I missed out on the monthly issues of MM. I didn't have it on pull list & my LCS sold out so I waited for the trade. I received the trade as an Easter gift (*). Great stuff!
Ian's passion for the ocean shines thru on every page. His writing was very good. I like that it was a fun all ages book. I also enjoyed his "Ed McGuiness" style art. It fit this character. I have been a fan of Ian's art with his work at DC, Marvel & Awesome.
Hopefully sales were good enough for a second volume. Marine Man has joined Aquaman & Namor as awesome water based heroes!
(*) - We only give our kids a small amount of candy in their Easter basket so we fill the basket with books, DVD's, etc. I bought my wife baseball tickets (she loves hockey & baseball!) for an upcoming game & I received Marine Man & Shinedown's new CD.


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"Don't blow the tall white candle out
But leave it burning bright,
So that they'll know they're welcome here
This holy Christmas night!"
This is one of the verses from the beautiful poem "An Ciarrí Carúl Nollag" ("The Kerry Christmas Carol") which is described as an evocation of an old Irish custom in which each household would leave a lighted candle in their window on Christmas night. It is the belief and hope that Joseph, Mary and the Child who would be wandering the roads looking for a place to rest, would know that they were safe and welcome.
Christmas is a very important time of year in Irish culture; it is a time of family unity and remembering friends everywhere. Nowadays whilst the lighted candle may be replaced by an eclectically powered candle, that tradition still exists, and in recent years more poignant was homes like my own reflect on who won't be home for Christmas rather than who is.
Both my sons are away from home this year. One has married and lives in England with his lovely wife. My other son, like many thousands of young Irish from across this island, is in Australia working. In a recent "Skype" from Perth he gave out to me that he could see no Christmas decorations up in the house. I had actually said to my wife not to bother much with Christmas as neither of our sons would be home. I have met many mothers and fathers from throughout this district who expressed the same sentiments. Yes Christmas, and all that goes with it can bring you down if you let it in on you. In other circles I hang about in we call it a "Pity Party"
However, a trip to the much maligned Newry Swimming Pool changed my focus. The first man I met in the steam room had buried his young son as a result of a car accident some months ago. That set me reflecting about people like young Dariush whose lovely smile and presence left this earth nearly a year ago, the "Three Amigos" three friends who lost their lives through suicide and whose fundraising night I attended during the year, young Rory Staunton whose funeral I attended to let his family know that just as they cared about our "Undocumented Irish" in America, we now cared about them, my young American cousin Samantha who at 28 died too young, and many many more Ar dheis Dé go raibh a n-anam: May their souls be at God's right hand.
It all became clear, the scourge of emigration which has haunted this land affects practically every family in the locality and more so at Christmas. Yes we miss you our sons, daughters, neighbours and friends, but hey, we can Skype, we can phone, it will pass and as the Wolfe Tones sing "Those big Airplanes go both ways". For the families that have experienced the loss of a loved one, no such opportunity. They have to cope as best they can or even cannot.
So let's get the Christmas Tree and decorations up, let us rejoice in the meaning of Christmas. I am proud of my sons and the many lads and girls I know who are now living and working away from Ireland. I look forward to the day that we can offer them here in the land where they were born, educated and raised, the gifts of hope and opportunity.
Until then "May peace and plenty be the first to lift the latch on your door, and may happiness be guided to your home by the candle of Christmas"
Nollaig Shona Dhaoibh
** Pat Mc Ginn, from Camloch, County Armagh, is an IrishCentral reader.
Wounded: I have a love hate relationship with my people. When they are at their best,no one can beat them. And no one is better. But when they are at their worst, they are a miserable bunch.
ancavker: You remind me of something I realized years ago. This is that despite the sometimes nauseating nostalgia and parochialism that the Irish manifest when drunk and overseas, the fact is that the Irish really have extraordinarily shallow roots in their homeland. No other nationality emigrates at a whim. The Irish are like tumbleweed--they'll let themselves be blown anywhere.
There are lots of Americans who are riding out the bad economy here in the U.S., and working in menial jobs below their educational and intellectual levels. The Irish who are running away could do the same. And as bas as things are in Ireland, look at Greece and Spain, h where are their young people running away to?
Smyrnian: What year did you leave Ireland? Were there streams of Lithuanians, Poles, Chinese, Indians etc etc flowing in thru Arrivals just while you were departing? Because if there were then indeed you had a choice, and the fact that large numbers of foreign migrants could find work was proof that there was work in Ireland and that there was no need to emigrate. Those Irish who have left Ireland in the past few years did so of their own volition. There's lots of work in Ireland, countless jobs can't be filled, and foreign migrants are imported to fill them. Or are you going to tell us that foreign migrants are arriving even tho there is no work for them?
"The scourge of emigration"? Have some sense, McGinn, emigration is a free choice. There are lots of jobs in ireland, anyone who wants work can find it. Even people coming from Latvia, Laos or Luanda are able to find work, regardless of deficient English language. The Irish whining about emigration needs to stop.
Silling: Stay where you are. Ireland doesn't need another bankrupt alcoholic.
good for you. You must be a true "MICK" I was not born there but second generation Boston irish and I would move there or snowbird then instead of Florida. which I have called home for 12 years
That's the spirit!
Joyce and Beckett, to name but two others, would agree with you. In either country, you'll want to stop or at least watch the drink, you know. Can't imagine why you'd leave France, myself francophone and francophile and been there many times, but all the very best wishes in the "old country", Silling.
As an expatriated Irishman for some 30 years now, I can't say that I ever missed an Irish Christmas until this morning when I watched the O2 concert with Shane Macgowen singing the Fairytale of New York. Suddenly I felt as though I am in the wrong place and I am not just speaking about today in Provence, no, I am putting my house on the market and returning to Ireland despite the state of the economy, bad weather and my alcoholism. There is something about Ireland that has never permitted me to abandon it.