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BS921 Electrical Rubber Safety Matting RIP?
September 14th, 2012 |
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I was a bit shocked (pardon the pun) to find out that the Electical Rubber Safety Matting standard for BS921 was being considered for withdrawal. I have spent many miserable hours discussing what actually constitutes an acceptable quality; appropriate thickness; correct branding; and more importantly correct inline testing methods with a whole host of our industry luminaries. Many of whom I can talk about with impunity since they are retired. What surprised me even more was the fact that no one from the Rubber Industry sits on the Oversight Committee and anyone who did know appears not to have wanted to share the information, and whilst I am not going to dwell on this too much, though of course I will, it seems a desperate state of affairs when we are not fighting our corner as an Industry and working to support each other. Agenda point for the next GCA meeting I suspect. Thats my rant over. The bright side of it is that of course its not RIP for BS921 . As a product it is part of the fabric of ours and other industries and many of our customers have significant investments in supplying this product to end users, equipment manufacturers, Marine and Utility businesss. How many tens of thousands of square metres of product are in use today, and how many thousands of people are relying on it for their safety at this minute? Having tried for many years to persuade people to use IEC 61111 product I was invariably met with a firm look and the statement that they, the user wanted something substantial under their feet and not some flimsy bit of toy-town matting, and who are we to argue? Times and opinions are changing and Health & Safety demands move on with higher insulation standard required than BS921 can offer, and ever tighter limits on the weights individuals can move without expensive equipment, but for the vast majority of applications it still offers something that a 3mm or 4.5mm product cant. It offers peace of mind. BS921 is dead, long live BS921 |
Nothing Better to do than just Stand Around?Apparently we are all doomed, so no doubt we will all be doing a lot of standing around staring into the distance, wistfully thinking of those halcyon days when life was easier, summer meant sunshine for more than four days at a time; you could drive and park in London without having to have pay a congestion charge or make way for Olympic pseudo dignitaries (dont know if I am allowed to use the word Olympic, is it copyright protected?); and keeping fit meant walking to the pub for a few pints. Not to worry though, because standing around although not ideal, is getting a whole lot more comfortable with the ever increasing range of Rubber Matting and PVC Matting products we are bringing to the market. MacLellan Rubber has always offered Electrical Insulation Rubber Matting from BS921and IEC61111 to the more exotic ASTM D178 and MIL-R- , all of which you would want to be standing on if you are hoping to survive an electrical discharge up to 50,000 volts. We have also always maintained stocks of the standard Fine Flute Rubber Matting and Broad Ribbed Rubber Matting despite the desperately low prices it now trades for. What is getting us excited is not the fact that we continue to increase our sales for these core products, but with the onset of increased demands for Health & Safety compliance and the market pressures placed on service and equipment suppliers to innovate and differentiate, MacLellan Rubber are able to meet these needs and are working hard to be at the forefront of changes too. We have steadily increased the core range of Rubber Matting products to include Checker Plate and Penny Matting, and whilst it would appear that Black is in fact the new, old and probably future Black, we are increasingly asked for Red, Blue, Green and Grey all of which are now stocked to varying degrees. The Modular Matting introduced earlier this year has already found its way into a venue in east London which I darent mention again for fear of being locked up in the Tower of London (is that another copyright phrase?) by angry pseudo dignitaries, and is finding interest in offshore applications (again darent mention the company but you find them laying on the seashore, not pebbles!), and increasingly in Anti-Fatigue and Health & Safety applications. So whats next you are no doubt all pleading to be told? How can Rubber Matting possibly be even more exciting you ask? Well theres no need to stand around looking wistful, worrying about the strain its causing your back and legs; double checking if there is a trip hazard and potential claim initiated by a dubious no win no fee service provider, the next phase in MacLellan Rubber Matting products is just around the corner and it ticks all of the boxes. We are working to deliver a comprehensive range of Rubber Matting products for use in Industrial, Pharmaceutical, Technology and Commercial environments. Anti-Fatigue; Cushion Backed; Oil Resistant; ESD; Anti-bacterial; Chemical Resistant; Fire Resistant; Ergonomic; does anyone feel a song coming on? No? Keep a look out for the e-shot announcements; updates on the website and more importantly next blog. |
What is wrong with my Rubber ? Part 2 - Hardness Variations
This is the second in the series and here I thought we should deal with another common and perhaps slightly more technical issue when evaluating Rubber Sheet materials, and answer the question:
Why do I always get variations in the Hardness of my material? Lets start with the basics - you need the right equipment for the job. Pushing your nail into a material or trying to compare one piece of rubber with another by pulling and twisting just isnt going to work. There are a variety of manual and electronic Durometer devices available on the market. Manual, hand held devices tend to be most common as they are easy to use and are relatively low cost. Hand held digital hardness meters were increasingly popular a number of years ago but most of the main manufacturers have since ceased supply due to the increased level of inaccuracies which became apparent in their use. Electronic devices can sometimes accommodate testing for a range of products including plastics and metals. MacLellan Rubber doesnt recommend any particular manufacturer but Ive included images of typical products below. Equipment should be recalibrated frequently. Most manual units are spring loaded so performance will deteriorate over time. Most equipment is now supplied with reference blocks to enable regular recalibration. So what about the mechanics of measuring its simple. Isnt it? The first thing to bear in mind when measuring hardness is that there is a general tolerance for many standards which typically allows -4 and +5 Degrees on the stated figure. Therefore it is perfectly acceptable for a 60 Shore A material to measure 56 or 65 Shore A and still be within tolerance. There are different Shore Hardness scales used with rubber, specifically Shore A and IRHD, which many people assume are interchangeable but are not. MacLellan works to Shore A as detailed on our data sheets. If you require any information on the various hardness scales used in polymers you can Ask George on our web site. Any measurements need to be taken in the right conditions. If it is too cold the material may measure harder, to hot and it may measure softer. Our experience is that this variation can be as much as 4 degrees, which is enough for someone to think the material is out of specification. We recommend an ambient temperature of between 15 and 20oC. Additionally the material should be flat, any curvature will affect the reading either but reducing the surface area upon which the Durometer is working or by increasing / decreasing the pressure on the indentation needle. It is important to realise that most hardness meters will only work accurately with a minimum material thickness of 6mm. If your material is thinner then you should ply this up to gain a true reading. Also a true hardness reading for a material is determined at a point no less than 13mm in from the edge of the material- you would not believe the number of hardness queries we get against rolls that have never been unwrapped. You should refer to the manufacturers data sheet for their hardness figure, which should always show the mean figure. Different manufacturers offer different hardnesss for standard products and as such cant always be compared. Typically you may have one manufacture quoting 70 Shore A as their mean hardness +5 / -4, and another manufacture offering a product with a mean hardness of 65 +5 / -4. In theory both could be considered as a 70 Shore A material but in fact you have a potential range of 61 75 Shore A which may not be acceptable to your customer. Lastly the method of testing, typically ASTM D2240 or BS903 A26, requires a short pause between the initial indentation reading and achieving the actual reading. This pause period allows up to thirty seconds for the material to relax against the indentation needle. You may see that your Hardness Meter drops as much as 5 degrees in this period to give a true and accurate reading. We also need to remember that vulcanised polymers are mixed and cured in large quantities and only batch tested. There will unquestionably be variations in physical characteristics within a single production batch simply down to this fact. It is therefore entirely consistent for the hardness of a roll of rubber to vary within the top and bottom limits across its surface and even from one side to another and consequently is not faulty. Some standards allow three reading to be taken within a defined area and the average considered as the hardness figure. Below I included a summary of the various hardness scales and what materials they can be applied to and below that a number of the more widely recognised hardness test standards which you may come across. Applications
What is wrong with my Rubber? - Part 1 Storage of Rubber.Everyone has an opinion about the Rubber Sheeting they buy and not simply that its too expensive or not as good as in the old days. Common questions we are asked in relation to Rubber Sheeting materials involve hardness queries, thickness tolerances and surface finish. The problem in trying to respond too many of these issues relate to variances in methodology, equipment available, individual interpretations of standards and quite simply custom and practice. I thought it would be a good idea to ruminate through a blog on these issues and more importantly publish how MacLellan Rubber assess, measure and approve its own materials, with a view to these ruminations being a guideline for Storage; Hardness Measuring, Thickness Measuring and Handling, many of which relate to British and European Standards and where appropriate common sense. I may not be right about everything but in publishing this and follow up articles we hope to clarify some of our customers concerns and remove some of the areas of conflict that can so easily arise. The Customer is of course always right, its just that they are not always correct! I thought we should start with one of the most common issues which impacts on quality concerns which is the Storage of Rubber Sheeting and Rubber Matting The principal thing to remember is that we are dealing with a vulcanised rubber which is an elastic product and susceptible to changes in the physical properties if storage conditions vary. Areas which are readily affected by incorrect storage and handling are hardness, flexibility, surface cracking and deterioration. Long term implications of incorrect storage and handling may be a reduction in performance characteristics such as elongation, tensile strength and compression set These are covered by standards such as BS3734, ISO 2230 amongst others but the main points to follow are: Store in a Cool environment Optimum temperature will be 10° C, but shouldnt be below 0° C or exceed +30° C as the polymerisation within the material may start to break down. Where temperatures do drop below 0o C you should allow the material to warm slowly before commencing work on it. Store away from Direct Sunlight Exposure to UV will cause materials to harden and crack. Material should be wrapped in an opaque, non-reactive packing material for best practice. Store away from Heat Sources Extreme Heat will cause material to soften and degrade. Maintain Humidity - A relative humidity between 45 and 75% is optimum. Low humidity may cause material to harden and crack. Store in a Relaxed Condition Rubber Sheet may take on a compression set or deformation if stored incorrectly or under load. Ideally store standing on its end rather than lying on its side. Re-roll the material so that it is tightly coiled and retains some rigidity. If the material has to be laid on its side then avoid putting too much load on top which will crush the material and may effect some compression set. Despite following these recommendations we need to remember that vulcanised Rubber Sheet still has a defined Shelf Life after which there can be no expectation that it will perform to anything like the stated characteristics such as elongation or tensile strength. ISO 2230:2002 amongst other standards categorise materials into one of three groups to determine their initial shelf life when stored correctly and an extension period that can be agreed if the material is show to be in good condition. These are summarised accordingly:
For a full list of Polymers by Classification please refer to our website. Note shelf life is dependent upon correct storage conditions and cannot be taken for granted. Incorrect storage conditions may reduce the shelf life by as much as 50%. As a final point in this blog, I should say that all of the team at MacLellan Rubber are regularly updated on changes to standards that affect our business and are willing to provide advice and recommendations where appropriate. I hope that this first instalment gives all of those with the time and inclination to read it something to consider, whether or not you agree with the statements made. If you do, we look forward to working with you. If you dont I guess we will potentially have more discussions in the future. |
Why are we blogging about Rubber ?When the discussion with our Website Partners moved on to Blogging I have got to admit there were alot of puzzled and confused faces in the office. The first question that cropped up were extremely obvious:- * What the "Blog" do we Blog about ? * Who the "Blog" will read it ? * How the "Blog" will it help us ? Well one answer to the last question, blogging will help us with our Search Engine Optomisation programme and this will help our customer base find us easier. However after much thought and deliberation we hope the blog will do more than this. The Blog will allow us to talk more informally about our Products and some of the challenges of the Rubber Industry, we can hopefully spark some constructive debate with our Customers as well as passing on tips, advice or just generally keeping you all up to date with developments in the industry. We are looking forward to using this new media, to keep our customer base up to date with the world of rubber and invite comment on the subject matter from our Website Users. When commenting on our Blog entries, you do not have to agree with us all of the time. We do ask that you make your comments constructive and Clean! We hope to be able to use these comments to better understand our customer`s requirements and improve our own service and products. We hope that the "MacLellan Rubber Blog" will become a useful, informative and regular read! Please note that all of our Blog Entries are the "Ramblings" of the individual contributors and opinions or views expressed are not necessarily those of the company MacLellan Rubber Ltd. l |
Is your Stock in the right place ?Interesting article in Aprils issue of Works Management regarding stock holding of raw materials and where in the supply chain it should be held. With so many theories such as Just in Time and Lean Manufacturing exported from the Automotive Industry now so prevalent in many manufacturing business the answer should be obvious. However many businesses have found that moving the stock holding responsibility down the supply chain is a train crash waiting to happen particularly in such a volatile environment where customers upstream are unwilling or simply unable to give accurate forecasts for future demand. Add to this the suppliers challenges of dealing with long manufacturing or restocking times, accommodating quality issues that may arise and the cost of committing significant levels of cash to a higher inventory and the whole process becomes less attractive for all parties involved. There is evidence that manufacturers who have imposed a system because they dont want the immediate cost of stockholding have experience increased costs in others areas such as quality control and line stoppage as suppliers loose interest in their business due to the increased costs of doing business and the resultant lower margins. The message has to be that collaboration throughout the supply chain is essential if any of this is to work efficiently and everyone is going to be happy and making money. MacLellan Rubber has considerable experience in working supply chain solutions with its customers. With over 1000 tonnes of Rubber Sheeting and Rubber Matting either in stock, manufacture or in transit from our production plants, we service customers by projecting demand 12 16 weeks forward and provide both onsite and consigned stock holding to customers where appropriate. Stocks are also available to meet the immediate day to day changes that always seem to occur. If you would like to discuss how MacLellan Rubber can work with you in delivering real cost benefits against your Rubber Sheeting and Rubber Matting products supply, contact your Account Manager or our office. For the full article click here |
Lower Limb Disorders & Anti-Fatigue Matting
Lower Limb Disorders (LLD`s)
The Health & Safety Executive has excellent information on Lower Limb Disorders @ Link to HSE Article It mentions that using Anti-Fatigue Mattings find a balance between reducing the risk of Lower Limb Disorders without increasing the risk of Slips and Trips MacLellans modular Anti-Fatigue Mattings Solution is about inter-locking Tiles that fit together to create Anti-Fatigue Solutions for Single Operators at machines or much larger areas. They also include Taperred Edging Stips & Corner Pieces that Inter-Lock onto the outside of the area to reduce the Slips, Trips & Falls Risk. MacLellans Solution can be found at the by following the link below:- Modular Anti-Fatigue Matting Solution |


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Re: Mini machineNice fabrication all around! Great looking bike, I keep going back and checking all the details!
Re: Mini machineI've finally got all the prep work done and a good coat of paint on the frame. As I write this the gold base is drying for the candy apple scallops. In the next couple of days I hope to have the paint done. Then Its time for some pinstripes and final assembly.
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Re: Mini machineWell my scallops came out good but the tape pulled some of my black paint off Now what am I going to do? The black is laquer and the scallops are enamel. Any suggestions from you paint and body guys? HELP!
For some reason it looks orange in the pictures. The color is actually red.
Re: Mini machinesand the spots where the tape peeled the paint with water and 1000 grit paper till its feather edged........then mask off your red(rub the tape on your jeans to remove the stickiness so it wont peel the red too!)then just spot in the black where you feathered it out or just reshoot all of the black again...........good luck and hope that helps
btw... if you do just spot it in(lacquer is good at being able to do that........just hit the whole thing with rubbing compound and glaze to melt them in so you wont see the repairs)
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Re: Mini machineI love how much better your welds look that the factory welds. Job well done. I think schwinn could learn something here.
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Re: Mini machinevery cool bike cant wait to see it finished!
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Re: Mini machineNot quite done yet. I still need to get some pinstripes on it and then I can route the brake cable. Some more hand work on the paint and I can call it done. I hope that Oneshot I ordered yesterday gets here soon!
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DeMaio the Job Killer
On this unofficial opening weekend of summer, many of us are headed to the beach. But it's also less than two weeks until election day, and perhaps a good opportunity to remember that the billion dollar hotelier tax isn't the only plan Carl DeMaio's ever had to boost revenue. Back in 2010, he also had a plan to introduce corporate sponsorship of our beaches.
The plan was for private companies to pay for advertising all over the beaches... signs, benches, garbage cans, even lifeguard towers. It also included corporate information kiosks in tourist-heavy areas like the Gaslamp District.
Of course, this is the crux of DeMaio's entire approach to government. He wants our government to be nothing but a conduit that transforms everyone's work and even our natural assets into corporate gain. If that means papering over our beaches with advertisements, so be it. If it means privatizing our tourism outreach to only highlight the businesses that can afford to pay, so be it. Nevermind if it's the best that San Diegans have to offer visitors, the city and its beaches should just be marketing tools for corporations.
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You have to at least admire his consistency. The economy is strong? Keep it that way by cutting jobs. The economy is weak? Fix it by eliminating jobs. He's even kicked it up a notch for this campaign, proposing that, once he eliminates jobs, people just do the work for free instead. And hoping that nobody will notice that his jobs plan left out the step where jobs actually get created. So did his Veterans Jobs Plan.
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Maybe it's because Carl has only ever used government to kill jobs that he doesn't have a plan to generate jobs as mayor. But there are plenty of San Diegans besides Carl who need a job right now. Why turn to the guy who's entire career has been built on destroying jobs?


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yoothgeye wrote:Mine will have 3 wheels, but not a trike.
I am sure you have something cool in mind. Loved your bike last year. Especially the rear fender flames.
3 wheels but not a trike. hmmmmmmm. I am picturing 3 wheels in line, the middle wheel is always on the ground, but the front or back wheel depend on if you lean forwards or backwards.


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tnr105 wrote:So Eddie Brock is back as Venom?
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butters911 wrote:I bet it's not Carlie and it' s a fakeout.
SpectacularSpiderGuy wrote:butters911 wrote:Like Wolverine gets hit on the head, and he has to re tell him or something
"I'm the best there is at ... um, what's the line again?"
by stillanerd » Fri Sep 16, 2011 12:40 pm
K-Box wrote:If he does reveal his secret identity to her, I can't see it earning her any more fans.
After all, it'd be a violation of yet another Brevoort Manifesto mandate - "nobody should know who Spider-Man is" - which would once again make people ask, "And why isn't he telling Aunt May?"
Moreover, depending on how she responds, it's going to make her look Mary Sue-ish if she can "handle" it better than Mary Jane.
by K-Box » Fri Sep 16, 2011 1:41 pm
stillanerd wrote:Well, given how Carlie wants people she cares about to be 100% honest with her and how, in the latest issue, she's getting upset over the fact that she knows Peter has still been keeping secrets from her, I imagine that if Peter does tell her, she might appreciate his honesty, but finds it hard to cope with the fact that Peter lied to her all this time when he didn't need to and, because she was also friends with Spider-Man, could also feel as though she's been used. If Peter does tell her the truth, maybe it's setting things up where Carlie feels they have to be apart for awhile until she can decide whether or not they should still be a couple. At least, that's what I think ought to happen should she find out.
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SpectacularSpiderGuy wrote:The entire Marvel Universe has jumped the shark at this point.
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Phantom Roxas wrote:SpectacularSpiderGuy wrote:The entire Marvel Universe has jumped the shark at this point.
That would be how many times at this point?
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I have 3 pairs of the regular moab and a pair of this(waterproof). I have not have a chance to wear it a trail yet but so far I am satisfied. Great shoes. Hope there are more colors to choose from.
A lattice-like overlay of Dura leather strapping supports and protects while enhancing the open-window venting of the waterproof, breathable mesh upper that is a Merrell mark. Full bumper protection at the toe and around the heel. Proven Vibram® Multi-Sport sole with TC5+ rubber compound for grip and durability.
• Waterproof Dura leather and mesh upper
• Bellows tongue keeps debris out
• Synthetic leather toe cap and heel counter
• Waterproof membrane treated with Aegis® antimicrobial solution provides an impermeable but breathable barrier
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I have 3 pairs of the regular moab and a pair of this(waterproof). I have not have a chance to wear it a trail yet but so far I am satisfied. Great shoes. Hope there are more colors to choose from.
That is awesome you love them so much you have them in three pairs and just got another but this time a waterproof version. Let us know how the new ones do on the trails. We appreciate your great feedback and review.
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I have another pair of Merrells that I've had for years and they are still in pretty good shape. But I thought I would like another pair that I could wear for nicer outings so I got these, and they are completely comfortable and look great. Still a very well-made product after all these years.
We are happy you were able to find a new pair that gives you the same comfort and great look as your old ones did. Thank you for letting us know and the great review.
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I bought a pair of these a year ago and I wear them for work every day from September through May. I live in NY so they are great for the cold wet months. They are still in great shape and very comfortable. No water gets in. They are the best shoes I have ever bought for work. I am on my feet on concrete all day every day working in a warehouse. You can't beat these shoes for comfort! Love them. Will definitely be buying another pair when these wear out.
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I live in Michigan and needed a new pair of Winter walking shoes for my 4-5 mile walks at least 3 times a week with my White Shepherd, Shane. I don't like to walk in boots, but like something that is lighter and more like a sneaker. They also have to be waterproof and help keep my feet warm. These are perfect! This is the first pair of Merrill's I have ever purchased and I am most pleased. They are comfortable right out of the box. I walk on trails and on pavement, and these shoes are great on both. I also like how they look... they have a sportier look than alot of your walking/ trail shoes have. I will say that if you are looking to wear these with a medium to thick sock, remember to go up 1/2 size.
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Great shoes right out of the box! Very comfortable and hard to believe they are waterproof, but they are - walked all day in snowy, damp conditions and my feet stayed dry. They have good support and I can hike comfortably all day long. Looks good enough to wear to work, too.
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My brother has throat cancer. He is being fed by a stomach tube. He gets the bulk of his feeding at night. He has been vomiting. So much that he has lost 32 pounds. The doctors are saying the reason for his vomiting is that the radiation is making his saliva thick. I have worked with people who are being tube fed. I think maybe his head should be elevated while he sleeps. Can you help?
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Yes, it is very important that a person's head of the bed be at least at a 45 degree angle while they are receiving tube feeds to prevent aspiration and vomiting. If this is done and he is still having vomiting there can be other causes. The increased saliva caused by radiation can be one cause; intolerance to the tube feed formula or too high of a rate, nausea, and constipation can be other causes. I would recommend getting a thorough evaluation by a dietitian, where he is being treated to assess for the these problems and make recommendations. For instance, he may need a slower rate of tube feeding during the night and then supplemental tube feeding boluses during the day to meet his goal amount of tube feeding per day. A dietitian will be able to estimate his calorie needs and make sure he is getting the right amount of appropriate formula to maintain his weight. He may also benefit from a higher calorie formula (one that gives 350 calories per 8 oz) if he is not already on one. If nausea is a problem, then anti-emetics (anti-nausea drugs) as recommended by the oncologist will be important in controlling the vomiting. If he is constipated, this can also contribute to nausea and vomiting and your doctor can recommend an appropriate bowel regimen for him. Obviously, it can be a multi-factorial problem. Requesting intervention from a dietitian to assess these issues, and work with the physician on solutions can be very helpful.
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What Is It?
Anal itch, also known as pruritus ani, is an irritating, itchy sensation around the anus (the opening through which stool passes out of the body). Anal itch is a symptom, not an illness, and it can have many different causes. In most cases, a person with anal itch does not have a disease of the anus or rectum. Instead, the itchy sensation is a sign that one or more of the following has irritated the skin in the area:
Less often, anal itch is a symptom of some illness or condition that either affects the anal area alone, or involves larger areas of the digestive tract or skin. Some examples include:
Worldwide, anal itch is a very common problem that occurs in up to 45% of people at some time during their lives. Men are affected two to four times more often than women. People who are overweight, perspire heavily or routinely wear tight-fitting underwear or hosiery are more likely to get anal itch.
Anal itch is an irritating sensation around the anus that is relieved temporarily by scratching or rubbing. The problem is often worse at night and may interfere with sleep. In most cases, the skin in the area is red.
If anal itch becomes a chronic (long-term) problem, the skin around the anus may become raw and tender from repeated scratching, or it may thicken and become leathery. Repeated scratching also can cause breaks in the anal skin that can lead to painful local infections.
To help identify the cause of your anal itch, the doctor may ask you to describe your current diet and medications, your bowel habits, and the way you routinely clean your anal area after a bowel movement. The doctor will review your medical history, including any history of rectal problems (hemorrhoids, fissures or fistulas) or skin problems (psoriasis, eczema or seborrhea). Your doctor's questions will be followed by a physical examination of your anal area and, sometimes, by a digital rectal examination. If you have a history of skin symptoms involving other parts of your body, your doctor will want to examine these skin areas as well.
If your anal itch is due to a local irritation in the anal area, the doctor usually can diagnose the problem based on your history, diet and personal hygiene routine and the results of your physical examination. Sometimes, the doctor will request a stool sample if he or she suspects a worm or parasite infection. Rarely, your doctor may need to examine the area by inserting a special viewing instrument called an anoscope into your anus. This can help your doctor determine whether the itch is being caused by a problem inside your rectum.
Expected Duration
How long an anal itch lasts depends on its cause. If the itch is due to a simple skin irritation, the problem usually goes away quickly once you identify the source of irritation and avoid it. In most cases, simple treatment measures provide some relief within one week and cure the problem totally within one month.
In many cases, you can prevent anal itch by taking the following steps:
In most cases, anal itch can be treated by:
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If treating anal itch yourself doesn't relieve the itch after three to four weeks, call your doctor.
The outlook is excellent, since most people who have itching in the anal area don't have an illness involving the anus or rectum. Overall, about 90% of patients find relief by avoiding scratching and other simple therapies.
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The latest in the salvo fired by pundits questioning the value of higher education is the book by William Bennett, former U.S. Secretary of Education and author of The Book of Virtues. Just published last month, Is College Worth It? challenges the presumption that anyone and everyone should get a degree. Simply put, the return on investment vs. the accumulation of debt yields a negative answer to the title question.
This month many will be graduated from colleges and universities. Whether their time on campus was worth it will depend on what they learned and what they (and we) value as "worth" when it comes to education.
Our objective at the Salesian Center is to facilitate the engagement of faith & culture as a "value-added" proposition for a DSU education. We hope the 18 graduating seniors in the ► Faith & Reason Honors Program and in the ► Ryan Leadership Institute will long attest to the worth of these special programs ... and we wish them success in all their endeavors.
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- Superficial venous disease causing a permanent dilatation and tortuosity of superficial veins, usually occurring in the legs and feet; caused by systemic weakness in the vein wall, and may result from congenitally incomplete valves or valves that have become incompetent
- Affects legs where reverse flow occurs when dependent
- Truncal varices involve the great and small saphenous veins; branch varicosities involve the saphenous vein tributaries.
- Categorized as (1):
- Uncomplicated (cosmetic)
- With local symptoms (pain confined to the varices, not diffuse)
- With local complications (superficial thrombophlebitis, may rupture causing bleeding)
- Complex varicose disease (diffuse limb pain, swelling, skin changes/ulcer)
- System(s) affected: Cardiovascular; Skin
Ulceration of varicose veins has a high rate of infection, which can lead to sepsis.
- Common; usually valvular degeneration, but may be secondary to chronic venous deficiency
- Elastic support hose and frequent rests with legs elevated rather than ligation and stripping
- Frequent problem
- Elastic stockings are recommended for those with a history of varicosities or if a great deal of standing is involved.
- Predominant age: Middle age
- Predominant gender: Female > Male (5:1)
- National Women's Health Information Center estimates that 50% of women have varicose veins.
Risk Factors
- Increasing age
- Pregnancy, especially multiple pregnancies
- Occupations that require prolonged standing, restrictive clothing (e.g., very tight girdles)
- Obesity
- History of phlebitis
- Family history
Familial, dominant, X-linked
- Varicose veins are caused by venous insufficiency from faulty valves in ≥1 perforator veins in the lower leg, causing secondary incompetence at the saphenofemoral junction (valvular reflux).
- Valvular dysfunction causing venous reflux and subsequently venous hypertension (HTN)
- Failed valves allow blood to flow in the reverse direction (away from the heart), from deep to superficial and from proximal to distal veins.
- Deep thrombophlebitis
- Increased venous pressure from any cause
- Congenital valvular incompetence
- Trauma (consider arteriovenous fistula; listen for bruit)
- Presumed to be due to a loss in vein wall elasticity with failure of the valve leaflets
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- Stasis dermatitis
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As some of you may know we have finally managed to join the Northcote Road Antiques Market after a long long wait (longer than an allotment I bet).
Now our stall is set up I can browse some of my fellow stallholder's beautiful finds.
There is a real mix of antiques. One of my favourite stalls is the silverware. I do love a dining table dressed formally for dinner. These bundles of separate knives, forks and spoons are an inexpensive way to make your own canteen of cutlery. Or you could supplement your existing cutlery with some fish knives or dinky cake spoons.
I quite fancy some boned handled knives like these.
Vintage linens are a thoughtful wedding gift, especially now dowry chests are a dim and distant memory.
Solid silver sugar shakers, thimbles and the like are good christening present fodder.
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In Autonomy Debacle, HP Turns to Morgan LewisLeslie Caldwell, of Enron fame, is representing HP in its talks with federal authorities.2012-11-30 04:35:39 PM SAN FRANCISCO Leslie Caldwell knows a thing or two about accounting fraud, having been plucked from her post as criminal chief in the San Francisco U.S. attorney's office in 2002 to head the Justice Department's special Enron Task Force. And Caldwell's firm, Morgan, Lewis & Bockius, has been a go-to firm for Palo Alto-based Hewlett-Packard Co. The company's current and former general counsel both hailed from Morgan Lewis, which receives a steady flow of HP's litigation and transactional work. So it's natural the company turned to Caldwell and to Morgan Lewis to deal with the fallout from its $11 billion acquisition of Autonomy, the British software company HP now accuses of cooking its books leading to devastating losses. But in 2011 during the ill-fated acquisition of Autonomy, Morgan Lewis did not represent HP, a valuable and long-time client. Instead, Morgan Lewis served as an adviser to Autonomy, helping secure approval of the deal from antitrust regulators. That could raise a sticky set of conflicts for HP and Morgan Lewis as the company prepares to launch and defend an onslaught of legal actions related to HP's recent announcement it would write down $8.8 billion related to the problem-plagued deal. Caldwell is now serving as HP's primary liaison to federal authorities, two attorneys with knowledge confirmed, making the case that Autonomy employees lied about the company's financial performance. Caldwell, who is based in New York, declined to comment. HP has called on the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Justice Department and U.K. officials to investigate. Who will represent HP in what is sure to be years of securities litigation is still unclear. San Diego plaintiffs firms Robbins Geller Rudman & Dowd and Robbins Umeda have already filed class actions on behalf of HP shareholders accusing the company and its accountants of overlooking accounting improprieties by Autonomy and then concealing the division's poor performance. As of Friday afternoon, no defense lawyers had entered appearances for HP or the other defendants. More legal action is undoubtedly in the pipeline. In a public statement released Nov. 20, HP alleged "former members of Autonomy's management team used accounting improprieties, misrepresentations and disclosure failures to inflate the underlying financial metrics of the company." HP said it would "seek redress against various parties in the appropriate civil courts to recoup what it can for its shareholders." Marc Sonnenfeld, a Philadelphia partner and head of securities litigation for Morgan Lewis, would be a usual suspect to defend HP in the securities litigation. So far in 2012, Sonnenfeld knocked out two separate shareholder suits against HP in Delaware and California stemming from the company's $40 million severance package to outgoing CEO Mark Hurd and alleged bribes to Russian officials. He also led the team that won dismissal of a securities class action related to HP's acquisition of Palm Inc. in 2010, though the case has been amended and refiled. Sonnenfeld would not comment specifically on whether he will be involved in HP's Autonomy-related litigation. However, the firm's prior work for Autonomy should not be a hindrance, he said. The firm's work on the deal was limited to antitrust issues and all parties gave consent, Sonnenfeld said. Moreover, HP now owns Autonomy and has authority to waive any conflict "even if it could possibly be a conflict, which it isn't," Sonnenfeld said. Rory Little, a law professor at UC-Hastings and ethics expert, said transactional lawyers tend to downplay conflicts of interest because everyone is working toward the same goal of striking a deal. "Silicon Valley has never understood that conflicts rules applied to lawyers in transactions. It's all been on a handshake and trust," he added. "But something can always go sour. That's the reason you're not supposed to represent both sides in a transaction." Regardless of how Morgan Lewis crafted its engagement letter with Autonomy, there is no such thing as "limited" representation of a client, Little said. "It's like limited pregnancy. They either represent the client or they don't." The Morgan Lewis partner who represented Autonomy on the antitrust concerns, William Myers, is no longer at the firm, perhaps alleviating conflict concerns. However, his work for Autonomy wasn't a one-time thing. Myers left Morgan Lewis in September to become general counsel of Palo Alto-based venture capital firm Norwest Venture Partners. Prior to joining Morgan Lewis, Myers worked for the now-defunct Brobeck, Phleger & Harrison, as did Autonomy's former GC, Andrew Kanter. Myers, who did not returns calls for comment, also represented Autonomy in its $775 million purchase of a San Jose software firm in 2009 and a $380 million acquisition last year of Boston's Iron Mountain, a digital archiving, e-discovery and online backup and recovery business. Advising HP on the HP-Autonomy transaction were lawyers from Gibson, Dunn & Crutcher, another firm with close ties to HP. And Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom represented HP's board of directors. (Slaughter & May was Autonomy's primary deal counsel.) Several lawyers who handle corporate transactions said it isn't unusual for law firms to have client relationships with parties on both sides of a deal. The practice is not seen as controversial as long as both parties agree to waive the conflict. A standard conflict waiver might include terms that the law firm sit out of litigation arising from the deal. There was no such provision in the waivers Morgan Lewis obtained from HP and Autonomy, Sonnenfeld said. Using a friendly law firm to complete a transaction is often seen as a way to smooth negotiations and get a deal done, which could have been the case in the HP-Autonomy deal, said Samuel Dibble, a corporate transactions partner at Farella Braun & Martel. Charles Charnas, previously a top in-house lawyer for HP, said considering the company's close ties to Morgan Lewis, the firm would have "brought a warm hand" to the negotiations as counsel to Autonomy. But Charnas said that doesn't mean each side's lawyers wouldn't do a thorough job of representing their client." |


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Due to a serious case of insomnia that I'm going through at the moment I've played a bit of Home pool recently and come to see its not that bad , I got used to it quite quickly . The only thing I think is a mistake is the top down view where you cannot view where the ball will go other than that practice makes perfect !!!!
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The pool tables are dreadful there's no hiding the fact just go in the bowling ally its empty that's because its annoying the cue ball doesn't go were you aim .. anyone who knows the game couldn't think its a good pool game so just discounting that opinion...but given up moaning on here wasting my time expecting sony to fix a issue or a real problem on psh ..
ps thanks very much sony for destroying the pool game and turning the bowling ally in to a dead space for half my friends on my list ....
05-05-2012 01:36 AM - edited 05-05-2012 01:38 AM
claremac90 wrote:Due to a serious case of insomnia that I'm going through at the moment I've played a bit of Home pool recently and come to see its not that bad , I got used to it quite quickly . The only thing I think is a mistake is the top down view where you cannot view where the ball will go other than that practice makes perfect !!!!
My thoughts exactly Clare. Graphically the new tables look fantastic. My only dislike is the white aiming dot is gone from the top down view. The pace of the balls on the table feels slower at first too but I just think its more realistic. It takes skill to play now thats all, before it was far too easy. I'm far from a pro and would only play a handful of games a week on the old tables, but even ive potted all balls and black from break so god knows what all this lot that played it all the time could do. Its just a pity that rather than 'learning' how the tables work most people will have one game see they arent ronnie o'sullivan on the cloth any more like the old tables allowed them to be, say the tables are crap and not go back..
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on 05-05-2012 09:54 AM
yeah..no more fun in the bowlin alley. i dont care much
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And those of you who keep sayin new tables are gr8.must work for sony. Cos anyone who plays pool in real can tell u these new tables are shockingly bad
LOL I play pool in real life and even used to have a slate bed pool table in my house so I know exactly what a REAL pool table runs like and the old tables NEVER played like the real thing either. Your arguement there is ridiculous.
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