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You have been admitted to the hospital for surgery. You and your family or friends may have many feelings of anxiety or nervousness about the surgery. Rest assured that the hospital staff has standards in place to ensure that your stay during surgery is a safe one.
Hospitals follow safety and quality measures that are set by government organizations, researchers, and expert panels. These measures require hospitals to:
- Adopt safety techniques and procedures
- Report on how well they are implementing these procedures
- Regularly train hospital staff
- Meet to discuss errors on a regular basis
Here are some measures that the hospital staff will take to prevent surgical errors and infection during your hospital stay and surgery.
What the Hospital Staff Will Do to Prevent...
Patient Identification Errors
Receiving the correct surgery and care means making sure that your doctors, nurses, and others on your healthcare team know who you are. This means having your correct name, telephone number, and other unique identification on record. Hospitals have standards to:
- Identify each patient with the treatment or service intended for him or her
- Match the treatment or service to the specific patient
One way the hospital staff will enforce these standards is by using at least 2 forms of patient identifiers. Having at least 2 forms when giving medications, collecting blood samples, and performing surgery will decrease the chance of mistakes in patient care.
Procedure Errors
Along with correct patient identifiers, the hospital staff will make sure that all important information is collected prior to your surgery. This is called preprocedure verification. During this time, they will make sure that all information and equipment needed for your surgery are available. They will also make sure that the information and equipment are correctly matched to your patient identifiers and that they have reviewed the information among themselves and with you.
Doing surgery on the wrong part of the body can be a terrible mistake. Your surgical team will take careful actions, including checking with you, to mark the specific site on your body where surgery will be done.
Hospitals have also adopted many standard procedures to help prevent infection during surgery. You may notice many of these techniques during your stay. If you are concerned about a technique to prevent infection, you are encouraged to speak up. Ask your doctor about how they will prevent infection. Regular and thorough hand washing by hospital staff is one of the most important aspects of infection prevention.
The hospital staff will do the following to help prevent infection:
- Have a specially trained and dedicated infection control staff
- Regularly educate all surgeons and staff on infection control measures
- Vaccinate and treat personnel for exposure to infection at all times
- Implement computer-assisted decision support and reminders that help doctors know when and how much antibiotic or other medication to give you
Many hospitals also have a program to identify patients who harbor dangerous bacteria, such as methicillin-resistant staph infection (MRSA), prior to surgery.
Your healthcare team will do the following before, during, and after your surgery:
- Treat any other infections you have, such as urinary tract infections, if able
- Perform a surgical scrubbing of the arms and forearms
- Use an antiseptic on your skin
- Remove hair from your body only if needed and in the most sterile manner, such as clipping or using depilatory cream
- Give you prophylactic antibiotics within 1-2 hours
- Wear special gowns, masks, gloves, and hair covers that act as a barrier to microorganisms
- Keep the surgical area free of germs by using special sterile drapes and other antimicrobial barriers
- Limit the number of people coming into and out of the operating room
- Keep the operating room at a comfortable temperature, generally 68°F to 73°F (20°C to 22.7°C), to prevent infection
- Keep the surgery time as short as possible
- Discontinue antibiotics within 24-48 hours after surgery
- Control your blood sugar levels
- Control bleeding
- Minimize catheter use and duration
- Keep the main wound covered with sterile dressing for 24-48 hours
- Discontinue IVs as soon as possible
- Use sterile techniques when handling tools and changing wound dressings or catheters, such as:
- Wash hands
- Wear a mask
- Unfold supplies in an ordered manner on a sterile surface
- Carefully put on gloves
Other Steps You Can Take
The hospital staff will follow strict guidelines so that your surgery and hospital stay are successful. However, there are things you can do to lower your risk of infection. Lifestyle factors such as smoking, can actually increase your risk of infection. Consider these good habits and lifestyle changes:
- Wash your hands often and make sure visitors do, too. You may consider using an antibacterial wash.
- Stay warm before your procedure.
- Make sure your healthcare providers are washing their hands and wearing gloves and masks.
- Use tissues, or cough and sneeze into the bend of your elbow.
- Maintain a healthy weight.
- Eat a nutritious, well-balanced diet.
- Keep blood sugar levels under control.
- Quit smoking.
- Use clean techniques around your surgical wound:
- Do not let others touch you near your surgical wound.
- Follow your doctor's instructions for using a sterile technique and special kits for your post-surgical needs.
Your doctor may also ask you to bathe with a special soap before surgery. Do not shave the area near where you will have surgery. This can irritate the skin.
Tell your healthcare team right away if you have any signs of an infection, like redness, swelling, pain, fevers, or chills.
Together, you and your healthcare team can ensure that your hospital stay and surgery is a safe one.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention https://www.cdc.gov
The Joint Commission https://www.jointcommission.org
Canadian Medical Association https://www.cma.ca
Health Canada https://www.canada.ca
FAQs about surgical site infections. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/hai/ssi/faq%5Fssi.html. Updated December 14, 2010. Accessed September 26, 2017.
Preventing healthcare-associated infections. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website. Available at: https://www.cdc.gov/HAI/prevent/prevention.html. Updated November 16, 2015. Accessed September 26, 2017.
Surgical site infection—prevention. EBSCO DynaMed Plus website. Available at: http://www.dynamed.com/topics/dmp~AN~T316886/Surgical-site-infection-prevention . Updated February 7, 2017. Accessed September 26, 2017.
Revision Information
- Reviewer: EBSCO Medical Review Board Michael Woods, MD, FAAP
- Review Date: 09/2017
- Update Date: 11/21/2013


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In about 24 hours from now, our first Game Thread of the 2010 season will go up, ready for comments about the Dodgers' opening day at PNC Park in Pittsburgh. We've been doing Game Threads into our fourth year now, and I thought I'd take a moment to explain our rationale and general rules of engagement, both of which have evolved.
There are other Dodger blogs that also provide great Game Threads. True Blue LA does a solid job at giving you the complete skinny on the players and teams prior to gametime. And of course, the godfather of Dodger bloggers Jon Weisman, who started most of us anyway when he was back at the Baseball Toaster, will have an avid following no matter where he hangs his Game Thread hat.
We started our Game Threads back in 2007 with the primary purpose of finding a repository for the seven Sons' insipid, sarcastic comments made during Dodger games. In years prior, from the first pitch onward we would be shooting group emails all over the place riffing about the game, but also spiralling into random tangents about music, culture, entertainment, and humor.
So there we are, in April 2007, basically talking to ourselves. Which was fine, since the blog provided an alternative to the 3K+ emails we'd sent around the year before. At least all the comments were finally in one place, besides our email boxes.
Not all of us live(d) in the same city, or even time zone--so it was nice to have a place where we could come in, hang up our coats, and "watch" the game together irrespective of where we were or how long we wanted to stick around. No commitments, just a bunch of Sons throwing quip after quip around with reckless abandon. We started affectionately referring to SoSG GTs as "our local bar," where we would open up shop, pour a few drinks, and watch the trainwreck which was the 2007 season ensue.
But by the 2008 season, something strange had happened. Much to our surprise, other people started stopping by our neighborhood bar, too. We realized that we had to make sure we were opening the bar two hours before each gametime, as other people were counting on us as well. And we met a heck of a lot of great friends in 2008, both in the Game Threads and in person.
In 2009, the party blew up even more. Fueled by both a great community of witty, timely, and extremely funny commenters, we ended up piercing new heights in comment counts with complete regularity. It was common to have our faithful readers put up the starting lineups in the comments, even before we had goten to it. And when we even surpassed 1000 comments during a key game, the comment thread was hoppin'; there were more than a few of us knocking back a couple, enjoying the game...until the end that is. It was an awful, gut-wrenching playoff loss that evening, and more liquor was required to anesthetize the sorrow. But having the likes of SoSG regulars Dusty Baker, Mr. Customer, Mr. LA Sports Fan, Josh S., Neeebs, rbnlaw, Quadsevens, fanerman, Fred's Brim, Hong Like A Chih Kuo, Erin, karina, Paul, Nic j, Booger, Dusto_Magnifico, and others (**email me if I've inadvertently missed you; I'm drunk right now and it's awful tough to scan these comments with this sort of buzz going on**) helped diffuse the pain a bit.
(Well, maybe not all that much; I spent most of this off-season in a funk that the "off-season splash" signing of Russ Ortiz did little to remedy. But enough about me.)
SoSG became a home-away-from-home not only for a small group of crazy Sons, but also for a larger group of passionate, prolific, and excited Dodger fans (thanks Erin for articulating so well what the meat of SoSG GTs is). Which is an awesome metamorphosis, if you ask me, to something even better than we had imagined four years ago. And this place ended up being exactly the type of bar in which I'd like to hang out as a regular.
We know we've got a precious community here, of a great group of people who take the time to contribute their comments and insight and perspectives. And we want you to know that we sincerely appreciate your patronage--which is part of the reason why we're always giving random things away for insane contests and their ilk. We take "tending" this bar quite seriously, and love the group of friends we've developed. [And we'll be publishing more news soon about taking this community to the next level--stay tuned!]
For those who are new to SoSG, welcome to the bar, come on in, pull up a chair and open up a tab. You'll find Game Threads going up around two hours before each first pitch of each game, unless superstitions this season cause us to change tack. You'll find a solid community of regulars who are both interested and knowledgeable about the Dodgers, as well as well-versed in any number of other fields (just watch!). And you'll find plenty of ice-cold brews flowing from the SoSG tap.
The great thing about this bar is, there's plenty of room for new barstools, and we're open for every game. Jump on in, make a comment. Join the mayhem.
If you're passionate about the Dodgers and ready to comment with your passion, come on in and enjoy! We'll see you here in 24 hours (Dusty, please don't camp out again on the sidewalk in front; your seat is safe, no need to worry).

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"The Congress shall have the Power . . . To coin Money."
— Constitution of the United States, Article I, Section 8
When the framers of the U.S. Constitution created a new government for their untried Republic, they realized the critical need for a respected monetary system. Soon after the Constitution's ratification, Secretary of the Treasury Alexander Hamilton personally prepared plans for a national Mint. On April 2, 1792, Congress passed The Coinage Act, which created the Mint and authorized construction of a Mint building in the nation's capitol, Philadelphia. This was the first federal building erected under the Constitution.
Since our institution's founding in 1792, the men and women of the United States Mint have taken great pride in rendering the story of our nation in enduring examples of numismatic art. To hold a coin or medal produced by the U.S. Mint is to connect to the founding principles of our nation and the makings of our economy.
Here and abroad, people cherish our products because they are stores of value as well as exquisite encapsulations of America's ideals. In forms designed to be passed from hand to hand and saved from generation to generation, the coins we mint reflect our shared history and traditions. Whether it is learning to count with pennies, understanding the value of saving through the weight of a piggy bank or remembering the coin toss at your first football game, coins connect us to many of our fondest memories.
Perhaps most importantly, the United States Mint connects us with the core values of America. From the great promise of our "E Pluribus Unum" credo beneath the banner of Liberty, each coin is a small share in the ongoing American Experience, linking us in an unbroken line to our country's—and the Mint's—origins in the Constitution.
The United States Mint was created by Congress in 1792. This year marks the bureau's 220th anniversary. The United States Mint is the Nation's sole manufacturer of legal tender coinage and is responsible for producing circulating coinage for the Nation to conduct its trade and commerce. The United States Mint also produces numismatic products including proof, uncirculated and commemorative coins; Congressional Gold Medals; and silver, gold and platinum bullion coins. The United States Mint's numismatic programs are self-sustaining and operate at no cost to the taxpayer.
The primary mission of the United States Mint is to manufacture and distribute circulating coins, precious metals and collectible coins, and national medals to meet the needs of the United States. In addition to producing coins and medals, the United States Mint also maintains physical custody and protection of the Nation's gold and silver assets.
The United States Mint operates six facilities across the United States with each facility performing unique functions. Current facilities include the Headquarters in Washington, DC; production facilities in Philadelphia, PA; West Point, NY; Denver, CO; and San Francisco, CA; and the United States Bullion Depository at Fort Knox, KY.
For information about U.S. paper currency, please contact the Bureau of Engraving and Printing.


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With the holiday season well behind us and under our, slightly tighter belts, it's time to tuck into January's bountiful harvests. And January offers copious varieties of fresh and rich produce, waiting to be turned into cosy and comforting recipes.
They say that January is a lean month, putting right all the indulgences of the past month, but also a lean time for produce. I say that's just not true! There are parsnips, swede, cabbages, beetroot, leeks, chicory, chard and cauliflower to name a few of the produce available in our markets at the moment. January also is the perfect month for game, oysters and mussels, which provide a great basis for saucy casseroles, hardy stews, heartwarming curries, robust risottos and steamy soups.
All things I am craving for right now. January is definitely becoming a savory month for us, where we crave the more hearty meals as we come back from our mini skiing trips or the dishes that promise to wrap us up in comforting hugs after a long day at work or school.
Weather-wise however, it feels like January is tricking us to believe that the milder days of spring are not far. We have not seen much snow in Weimar this winter and while in the higher areas of the Thuringia forest winter sport activities are in full swing, the snow making machines are working overtime to provide the perfect conditions.
There are mornings when the fields near our house gleam with a blanket of white frost and a few snow flakes try their best to give us the winter we are used to at this time of year but it does not last long. The mild temperatures melt away even the most stubborn of snow flakes into puddles of murky water. I am missing those crisp frosty mornings that make my cheeks tingle and turn my nose red. Soeren is missing running out to the hill behind our house with his sledge and racing down with his friends. And this time last year - I was complaining about the tons of snow we were shoveling. But there was something magical about all that snow and I never thought I would say this - but I am missing it.
While winter is playing hard to get, we still find solace in the produce the season offers. Cauliflower is a vegetable I really love and enjoy pairing it with other ingredients to create different flavor palates.
That is probably the reason I was drawn to Simone's current Donna Hay Styling and Photo Challenge. I had taken part in the first challenge back in September with the delicious Cannellini Bean Salad with Olives and Ricotta and really enjoyed both the challenge and the recipe. I have very strong opinions about trying to replicate other people's images and copying their style and I have shared my thoughts in that post. Simone's challenge however, provides us with plenty of room for free interpretation and I use the challenge as a basis to play around with a different frame of mind than I usually have while shooting images.
For this challenge Simone chose a photograph by Ben Dearnley another photographer I truly admire for his deliciously sultry images. The original looks extremely simple to execute but the challenge was trying to get the right light. I decided to go with dark browns for my props instead of the dark blues. As in the original photo my light also comes from the right, I used black card to cover some parts of the window to allow for more focused lighting and also used black light absorbers to darken the right side of the image further. I had fairly strong light that day and my image is brighter than the original. I love the folds and creases the napkin creates in the image and the challenge was to pay attention so that the creases do not produce too many dark patches around the bowl. This is my interpretation of the challenge.
As I did in the first challenge, I also shot this recipe in my own style. I chose to go with tones of whites and vanilla with a touch of blue and lots of bright back light. I did not diffuse the light coming through the windows and also used a bounce to direct more light to the front of the image. In terms of styling the one thing that really disturbed me about the original photo was the missing thyme. Thyme is one of the components of the recipe and I personally find herbs to be the perfect natural props adding texture and subtle color to the image.
The recipe itself is quick and easy to prepare and a glance at the ingredient list shows it to be a very straightforward and fuss-free dish. Do not let that fool you though. The soup is simply exquisite and offers a great mix of refined flavors. The Parmesan cauliflower crumbs accentuate the aromas of this soup further.
Printable version of recipe here
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Serves: approx. 4
For the soup
- 25g butter
- 1 large onion, finely chopped
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1 bay leaf
- 1,5 kg cauliflower, chopped
- 500g starchy potatoes, peeled and chopped
- 750ml chicken stock
- 500ml milk
- 125 ml single cream
- sea salt
- cracked white pepper
- 4-6 sprigs fresh thyme
- 100g cauliflower, chopped
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 20g Parmesan cheese, grated
- Melt the butter in a saucepan over low heat. Add the onion, garlic, thyme and bay leaf and cook for 5-8 minutes or until onion has softened. Add the cauliflower, potato, stock and milk, increase heat to medium and cook for 25-30 minutes or until cauliflower and potatoes are tender. Remove from the heat and, using a hand-held blender, blend until smooth. Stir through the cream, salt and pepper.
- While the soup is cooking, make the Parmesan cauliflower crumbs. Place the cauliflower, oil and Parmesan in a bowl and toss to combine. Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat. Cook the cauliflower, oil and Parmesan in a bowl and toss to combine. Heat a non-stick frying pan over high heat. Cook the cauliflower, stirring for 2 minutes or until golden and crisp.
- Top soup with cauliflower crumbs to serve.
While serving the soup I added shavings of additional Parmesan over the top, which gave it that distinct complex sharp and nutty flavor that the cheese is well known for. The sprinkling of fresh thyme added added another flavor highlight and rounded the soup off perfectly. The soup is rich and creamy and tastes and has the perfect balance of cauliflower flavors without it being too over-powering.
Hope all of you are well and your year has started off to a good start. Mine has been very positive, productive and full of planning. I am working on a few projects and hope to share them with you soon as I am very excited about them. I hope they all pan out as I expect them to :o) In the meantime I'd love for you to check out our Plate to Page website!
We still have a few free slots on our Plate to Page workshop due to cancellations, so if you missed our incredibly successful Tuscany Plate to Page workshop in October and you want to join us, registrations are open for Plate to Page Somerset due to be held in the UK in Spring 2012! Have a look at the programme, details about accommodation, and then you can register here. But hurry as places are limited to 12. It would be great to see you there!
The Twelfth Weblog Awards: Bloggies 2012 are accepting nominations for your favorite blogs in a variety of categories so if you have a few minutes go over there and nominate!
You might like these soup ideas from WFLH:
Carrot and Red Lentil Soup with a Hint of Cumin | Tuscan Tomato and Bread Soup - Pappa al Pomodoro | Mushroom Cream Soup with Thyme Parmesan Chips |
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Repair of Rectocele or Enterocele
Surgery Overview
A rectocele occurs when the end of the large intestine (rectum) pushes against and moves the back wall of the vagina. An enterocele (small bowel prolapse) occurs when the small bowel presses against and moves the upper wall of the vagina. Rectoceles and enteroceles develop if the lower pelvic muscles become damaged by labor, childbirth, or a previous pelvic surgery or when the muscles are weakened by aging. A rectocele or an enterocele can be present at birth (congenital), though this is rare.
A rectocele or an enterocele may become large or more obvious when you strain or bear down (for example, during a bowel movement). A rectocele and an enterocele may occur together.
Because rectocele and enterocele are defects of the pelvic supporting tissue and not the bowel wall, they are treated most successfully with surgery that repairs the vaginal wall. This surgery pulls together the stretched or torn tissue in the area of prolapse. Surgery will also strengthen the wall of the vagina to prevent prolapse from recurring. Unless there is another health problem that would require an abdominal incision, rectoceles and enteroceles are usually repaired through the vagina.
What To Expect
General anesthesia is usually used for repair of a rectocele or enterocele. You may stay in the hospital from 1 to 2 days. Most women can return to their normal activities in about 6 weeks. Avoid strenuous activity for the first 6 weeks. And increase your activity level gradually.
Normal bowel function returns within 2 to 4 weeks. It is important to avoid constipation during this time. Your doctor will give you special bowel care instructions. But it is important to include sources of fiber and adequate fluids in your diet. Try to drink about 6 to 8 glasses of water a day.
Most women are able to resume sexual intercourse in about 6 weeks.
Why It Is Done
Surgical repair of rectoceles and enteroceles is used to manage symptoms such as movement of the intestine that pushes against the wall of the vagina, low back pain, and painful intercourse. An enterocele may not cause symptoms until it is so large that it bulges into the midpoint of the vaginal canal.
Rectocele and enterocele often occur with other pelvic organ prolapse, so tell your doctor about other symptoms you may be having. If your doctor finds a bladder prolapse (cystocele), urethral prolapse (urethrocele), or uterine prolapse during your pelvic exam, that problem can also be repaired during surgery.
How Well It Works
Not much is known about how well the surgery works over time. The surgery is more likely to be successful if the woman can avoid constipation, does not go through pregnancy and delivery, and does not have any other pelvic organ prolapse.footnote 1
Risks of rectocele and enterocele repair are uncommon but include:
- Urinary retention.
- Bladder injury.
- Bowel or rectal injury.
- Infection.
- Painful intercourse.
- Formation of an abnormal connection or opening between two organs (fistula).
What To Think About
Pelvic organ prolapse is strongly linked to labor and vaginal delivery. So you may want to delay surgical repair of a rectocele or enterocele until you have finished having children.
Surgical repair may relieve some, but not all, of the problems caused by a rectocele or enterocele.
- If pelvic pain, low back pain, or pain with intercourse is present before surgery, the pain may still occur after surgery.
- Symptoms of constipation may return following surgery.
- The success rate is lower if you have had previous pelvic surgery or radiation therapy to the pelvis.
You can control many of the activities that contributed to your rectocele or enterocele or made it worse. After surgery:
- Avoid smoking.
- Stay at a healthy weight for your height.
- Avoid constipation.
- Avoid activities that put strain on the lower pelvic muscles, such as heavy lifting or long periods of standing.
Current as of: February 19, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Sarah A. Marshall, MD – Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine & Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC, FACOG – Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology
Current as of: February 19, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:Sarah A. Marshall, MD – Family Medicine & Kathleen Romito, MD – Family Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine & Femi Olatunbosun, MB, FRCSC, FACOG – Obstetrics and Gynecology, Reproductive Endocrinology
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Blood Thinners Other Than Warfarin: Taking Them Safely
Blood thinners are medicines that help prevent blood clots. Although they are called blood thinners, they don't really thin the blood. They slow down the time it takes for a blood clot to form.
You have to be careful when you take blood thinner medicines. They can raise the risk of serious bleeding. But you can do some simple things to help prevent problems.
This Actionset is about all blood thinner medicinesexcept warfarin (Coumadin). There are some extra steps you have to take if you take warfarin. To learn more, see Warfarin: Taking Your Medicine Safely.
How do you take blood thinner medicine safely?
You can take blood thinner medicine safely by taking a few steps:
- Know the signs of bleeding.
- Tell your doctors and dentist about all the medicines you take.
- Talk to your doctors about surgeries and tests.
- Prevent falls and injuries.
1. Know the signs of bleeding.
Call 911 or other emergency services right away if you have:
- A sudden, severe headache that is different from past headaches. (It may be a sign of bleeding in the brain.)
Call your doctor now or seek immediate medical care if you have:
- Any abnormal bleeding, such as:
- Coughing up blood.
- Vomiting blood or what looks like coffee grounds.
- Stools that are black and look like tar or have streaks of blood.
- A nosebleed that doesn't stop quickly.
- Blood in your urine.
- Vaginal bleeding that is different (heavier, more frequent, at a different time of the month) than what you are used to.
- New bruises or blood spots under your skin without a known cause. (With shots, bruising is normal around an injection site.)
If you are injured, apply pressure to stop bleeding. Realize that it will take longer than you are used to for the bleeding to stop. If you can't get the bleeding to stop, call your doctor.
2. Tell your doctors about all your medicines, and take your medicines properly.
Give your list of medicines to every doctor and dentist who treats you. Taking certain medicines along with a blood thinner can cause bleeding. It also can change how well your medicines work.
To avoid problems:
- Tell your doctor about all of the prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, antibiotics, vitamins, and herbal products that you take.
- Make and go to all your appointments for checkups or tests. Call your doctor if you are having problems with your medicine.
- Don't take aspirin and other pain relievers, such as ibuprofen (for example, Motrin), unless your doctor tells you to take them and when and how to take them.
- Check with your doctor or pharmacist before you start or stop taking any other medicines. These include prescription medicines, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Take your medicine at the same time of day, as prescribed.
- If you take several medicines, use a daily medicine planner( What is a PDF document? ) to keep track of them. It's a list of every medicine and vitamin you take, along with when and how often you take each one.
- Store your medicine the right way. A few medicines must be stored in their original containers so they don't spoil. If your medicine label has this instruction, then don't use a pillbox for that medicine.
- Talk to your doctor about what to do if you miss a dose of your blood thinner.
- Wear medical alert jewelry. This lets others know that you take a blood thinner. You can buy it at most drugstores.
If you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to get pregnant, talk with your doctor. You and your doctor will decide what medicines are safe for you during pregnancy. Do not use any medicines unless your doctor tells you to.
To learn more about taking aspirin safely, see Aspirin to Prevent Heart Attack and Stroke.
3. Talk to your doctors about surgeries and tests.
Talk with your doctor about whether you need to stop taking your blood thinner for a short time before any surgery or medical or dental procedure. Your doctor will tell you when it is safe to start taking your medicine again.
4. Prevent falls and injuries.
If you have a high risk of falling, make these changes in your life to prevent falls:
- Wear slippers or shoes that have nonskid soles.
- Use a cane or walker if you need one.
- Put things within easy reach so that you don't need to reach over your head for them.
- Keep a cordless phone and a flashlight with new batteries by your bed.
Make these changes in your home to prevent falls:
- Remove raised doorway thresholds, throw rugs, and clutter.
- Rearrange furniture and electrical cords to keep them out of walking paths.
- Keep stairways, porches, and outside walkways well lit. Use night-lights in hallways and bathrooms.
- Install sturdy handrails on stairways. Install grab handles and nonskid mats inside and outside your shower or tub and near the toilet.
- Add extra light switches if needed or use remote switches, such as sound-activated switches, on lights by doors and near your bed. Then you won't have to get up quickly to turn on the light or walk across the room in the dark.
- Repair loose carpet or raised areas in the floor that may cause you to trip.
- Use shower chairs and bath benches.
- Use nonskid floor wax. Wipe up spills right away, especially on ceramic tile floors.
- If you live in an area that gets snow and ice in the winter, have a family member or friend sprinkle salt or sand on slippery steps and sidewalks.
To prevent injuries, be careful with your activities:
- Choose activities that have a lower risk of injury, such as swimming and walking. Try to avoid activities or sports that put you at risk of injury. But if you take part in activities that carry a risk of falling or injury, be as safe as possible and wear protective equipment, such as helmets.
- Be extra careful when you work with sharp tools or power tools, such as saws.
- Use an electric razor, not a razor blade.
- Use waxed dental floss and a toothbrush with soft bristles.
- When you work outside, wear clothing that protects you, such as gloves, shoes, and long sleeves.
Other Works Consulted
- Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (2010). Blood Thinner Pills: Your Guide to Using Them Safely (AHRQ Publication No. 09-0086-C). Rockville, MD: Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality. Available online: http://www.ahrq.gov/consumer/btpills.htm.
Current as of: April 9, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
Current as of: April 9, 2019
Author: Healthwise Staff
Medical Review:E. Gregory Thompson, MD – Internal Medicine & Martin J. Gabica, MD – Family Medicine & Adam Husney, MD – Family Medicine
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Older Adults Are Fatter Than Ever, Increasing Their Risk Of Illness
Older people are working more, voting more and drinking and smoking less than they used to. That's the good news.
But nearly three-quarters of older men and about two-thirds of women over age 64 are overweight or obese, making them more likely to have to deal with diabetes, arthritis and impaired mobility.
This snapshot of the new reality of aging comes in a report from the U.S. Census Bureau that was released Monday by the National Institute on Aging.
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The 65+ population is now over 40 million and is expected to more than double by 2050. In earlier reports, the Census Bureau estimated that 1 in 5 Americans will be 65 years old or older by 2030. That's one more big social shift caused by the baby boomer generation.
So who will care for all these older, sicker people? The cost of long-term care varies widely, but it's not cheap in any form. The average cost of a nursing home is more than $80,000 a year. Less than 20 percent of older people can afford to live in a nursing home for more than three years, and nearly two-thirds can't even afford a year of nursing home care.
So it's probably fortunate that fewer older adults are becoming long-term nursing home residents. In 2000, 4.5 percent of the older population resided in nursing homes, the Census report found. By 2010, that number was just over 3 percent. Medicaid, the government program that pays for long-term care when an individual's funds run out, has accelerated that trend by shifting funds away from nursing homes. In 1990, just 13 percent of Medicaid funds for long-term care were spent on home- and community-based services. In 2007, that number had almost tripled to 43 percent.
The vast majority of long-term care for the aging is provided by unpaid family caregivers, but baby boomers have had fewer kids than their parents and more divorces. Combined with that generation's sheer size, it means that there will be fewer family caregivers available for aging boomers. In 2030, when the tail end of the baby boomer generation reaches 65, there will be fewer than three people of working age to support each older person.
Other highlights from the study:
- Labor force participation rose for both older men and older women between 2000 and 2010, reaching 22.1 percent for men and 13.8 percent for women.
- Eleven states had more than 1 million people aged 65+ in 2010. States with the highest proportions of older people in 2010 included Florida, West Virginia, Maine and Pennsylvania (all above 15 percent.)
- Americans age 65+ were the only age group to increase their voter participation in the 2012 presidential election.


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Curator Roger Wieck explores the images and iconography in the Prayer Book of Claude de France, discussing selected illustrations in depth.
The Prayer Book of Claude de France is a tiny, jewel-like manuscript that was made for Claude (1499–1524) around 1517, the year she was crowned queen of France. Her coat of arms appears on three different folios. The book is richly illustrated: the borders of each leaf are painted, front and back, with 132 scenes from the lives of Christ, the Virgin Mary, and numerous saints. The manuscript and a companion Book of Hours also made for the queen (in a Swiss private collection) were illuminated by an artist who was given the nickname Master of Claude de France after these two volumes. Active in the French city of Tours during the first quarter of the sixteenth century, the artist worked in a style that can be characterized as the pinnacle of elegance. The colors of his delicate palette are applied in tiny, seemingly invisible brushstrokes. Only about a dozen manuscripts painted by the artist survive.
In 1514, at age fourteen, Claude de France was married to François d'Angoulême (1494–1547), who became King François I in 1515. The marriage was political: Claude was duchess of Brittany, a duchy the king wanted to keep under his control. Short and hunched, Claude still managed to provide seven children (her second son became King Henry II) in ten years of marriage before dying of exhaustion at age twenty-four.
Also viewable on this Web site is the Prayer Book of Anne de Bretagne. Anne (1477–1514) was Claude's mother. She was queen of France twice, first as the wife of King Charles VIII and then as the wife of King Louis XII, who was Claude's father. Anne commissioned her book around 1495 for her son the dauphin, Charles-Orland (who died of smallpox shortly thereafter). Anne's manuscript was illuminated by Jean Poyer, a leading Tours illuminator in whose workshop the Claude Master is thought to have trained. These two codices thus juxtapose a mother's book with her daughter's and the work of one illuminator with that of his protégé.
The Prayer Book of Claude de France (MS M.1166) is the gift of Mrs. Alexandre P. Rosenberg in memory of her husband Alexandre Paul Rosenberg, 2008.
This exhibition is made possible through the generosity of Gifford Combs.
Christie's is the corporate sponsor.
Photography by Schecter Lee


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Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Help For Haiti
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
Unfortunately there are a lot of scammers popping up, though, so do be careful where you give. Charity Navigator has a great list of trustworthy organizations here, which includes our previously featured Doctors Without Borders.
For an easy way to donate to the Red Cross, you can text "Haiti" to 90999 and $10 will be added to your next phone bill. (Over $1 million raised this way as of this writing.)
I know a lot of you can't afford to give much. That's Ok! As we saw from the Charity Countdown, it only takes each of us giving a little to accomplish a lot together. So let's give what we can, spread the word, and say a prayer for this poor country and the heroes working there on the ground.
(Our Doctors Without Borders First Giving page is still up, and there's no minimum donation required. Only have a buck to give? Then please, give it here.)
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- jillb-ilslp said...
God bless you, Jen and John! This is so sad and tragic, and my heart goes out to the Haitians. I was just wondering how best to help. Your post reminded me to just help! Give to one or more reputable organizations and pray for them. Thanks for pulling us together and reminding us that as a community we can accomplish much. I'll do the text giving, the Doctors without Borders, and the Red Cross for starters.
- January 13, 2010 at 9:18 PM
- Princess of Everything (and then some) said...
Long time reader first time to comment.
You rock! Thank you for giving us this opportunity. - January 13, 2010 at 9:41 PM
- ChaosAngel999 said...
I think actually donating will do a lot more than praying!
Doctors without Borders is amazing, and I'm so happy you're giving it some more publicity. I just wish I could give more than $10! - January 13, 2010 at 9:50 PM
Thanks for this method, brilliant...I reposted on facebook and will also post in my blog so that people will see there are smaller denomination options that still make a difference.
- January 13, 2010 at 9:51 PM
Thanks for posting this.
Just for your readers from Canada, the text message way of donating doesn't work up here. But please still donate to your chosen charity! - January 13, 2010 at 9:58 PM
thank you. - January 13, 2010 at 10:19 PM
- favoriteauntl said...
Jen and John, you make us: chortle, snigger, snort, guffaw, gag, gasp, giggle, dream, discombobulated, bewildered, educated, confused and happy. It is amazing that you also know how to keep it in perspective and remind us what is really important. thank you for making us think.
WV: binest - i got nothin, sorry - January 13, 2010 at 10:27 PM
State Department is recommending Red Cross and MercyCorps (as seen here: http://blogs.state.gov/index.php/site/entry/disaster_haiti )
Lots of folks have been wanting to volunteer with donations of items, but most organizations are asking for people NOT to send items, they need cash to spend there, or near there, to cut down on transportation costs.
http://cidi.org/media/faq.htm - January 13, 2010 at 10:31 PM
- Taylor said...
Great idea, guys. Let's raise awareness and money any way we can.
- January 13, 2010 at 10:37 PM
- toledonative said...
Doctors Without Borders goes by other names in other countries. In Canada it's Medecins Sans Frontiers and you can access their page here:
For countries outside the US or Canada, you can go here:
Do what you can - every dollar, euro, peso, pound, etc... counts and really does make a difference.
~ Susan B in Ohio - January 13, 2010 at 10:56 PM
- mn_me said...
Mercy and Heifer Intl are both really excellent organizations - Mercy Corp responds to these types of crises and has people able to respond to them.
Thanks Jen and John for helping keep things in perspective. You're the best! - January 13, 2010 at 10:57 PM
I sent my donation to Partners In Health. PIH was founded by Paul Farmer, a physician and anthropologist at Harvard, and it's one of the most effective medical aid organizations in the world. They've been on the ground in Haiti for a long time, and their people are already working to help. PIH also gets 4 stars on www.charitynavigator.org.
Here's their web site: http://www.pih.org/home.html - January 13, 2010 at 11:15 PM
- Sara Jackson said...
Thank you so much for posting the way of donating through texting. I've been meaning to donate, but I kept putting it off. This way was so easy that I had no excuse.
I'll be thinking of all the people in Haiti and their family members abroad. I hope relief comes soon. - January 13, 2010 at 11:19 PM
- more.than.the.stars.and.the.sky said...
Please also consider donating to Partner's In Health, an organization that is a permanent fixture in rural Haiti. Please visit their website to learn more, http://www.pih.org/home.html
I visited Haiti in 2004, and am in no way connected to PIH.
Robin - January 13, 2010 at 11:37 PM
- Sam Snoek-Brown said...
Thank you both so much for posting this and promoting relief efforts like this! I've added the link to my own various outlets online, but I only have the link because of you. Keep spreading the word, you two! We love you for it.
- January 13, 2010 at 11:50 PM
Thank you for posting the information about the Red Cross donation through text - I had been looking for a way to help.
My heart and prayers go out to all affected - January 14, 2010 at 12:12 AM
- shifuimam said...
I would recommend donating to organizations other than the Red Cross. The national American Red Cross organization is notoriously corrupt and dishonest, and your money is better off being given to more honest causes.
- January 14, 2010 at 12:38 AM
- Sanna-Maaria said...
A lucky coincidence in Finland: the target for the annual charity campaign Common responsibility (that's Yhteisvastuukeräys for any of you Finnish readers) is Haiti. Therefore all the necessary connections for delivering the aid to Haiti through FinnChucrhAid were ready.
The campaign and the collection were planned to start in February, but because of the catastrophy we were able to open the collection accounts early.
The info on how to donate is available in Finnish and Swedish here: www.yhteisvastuu.fi.
English summary: http://www.yhteisvastuu.fi/index.php?fid=180
Also international donations are possible.
Account 208918-6775
Thank you Jen and John for bringing such joy to us all - and also for reacting rapidly and responsibly in these more serious matters. God bless. - January 14, 2010 at 1:17 AM
- bed frames said...
What happened in Haiti is so tragic! Everybody can help them! They need it badly. Life will be difficult for them after this incident. God bless the two of you!
- January 14, 2010 at 2:09 AM
Just leaving something here for you guys...red cross is great to donate to, don't get me wrong, but I remember that my Girl Scout Troop (hahaha) wouldn't donate to them because we found out those who the funds were for got barely any of the money. Do your research, find a sponsor or w/e that will give most if not all of the funds to those who need it :)
- January 14, 2010 at 3:01 AM
- That Freebie Place said...
You guys rock as usual!
- January 14, 2010 at 3:42 AM
Sites like this one can also help, in their own way. Another way to give is:
They were vouched for by CNN - January 14, 2010 at 3:44 AM
- Stacey said...
You can also donate to Yele.com by texting YELE to 501501. This is Wyclef John's Charity to help Haiti. $5 per text and it's added to your bill.
- January 14, 2010 at 4:27 AM
- Unknown said...
If $10 is more than you can afford right now, you can donate $5 by texting YELE to 501501. Yele Haiti is a non-profit organization run by singer/songwriter Wyclef Jean. You can visit yele.org for more information.
A text message takes less than 1 minute. If you can afford it, please, please, please give what you can to the charity of your choice. - January 14, 2010 at 6:27 AM
Thank you for leaving up all your charity links! I was on vacation so I just got to put in my donations, including Doctors without Borders. Your concept of Christmas gifts was incredibly refreshing.
- January 14, 2010 at 6:46 AM
Thanks! I updated my Facebook status with the info to text the Red Cross. Hopefully others will do the same and many people will see it! That is such an easy way to give.
- January 14, 2010 at 7:53 AM
- Unknown said...
Hey, Thank You! for making Haiti's need known on your blog. I lived there after I finished school and I don't know if my Haitian friends are alright or not. My American friend had flown in on Monday and was in the middle of the quake but it ok right now. It is hard to be watching this from the Midwest right now. But, thanks for giving an opportunity to which the blog world can respond.
PS see pics of my time there at my flickr: www.flickr.com/photos/bjdenbow - January 14, 2010 at 7:57 AM
Thanks to the Canadian readers posting the Canadian links for donations. I'll be donating what I can.
In the meantime, many of my friends and neighbours are proudly going husbandless for the next little while as their hubbies are deploying to Haiti as part of the Canadian Forces Disaster Assistance Response Team (DART). - January 14, 2010 at 8:11 AM
Who knew that a site called "Cake Wrecks" would be the source of so much goodwill and community? Jen & John, you are very special people.
Canadian Wreckies: The Government of Canada pledged yesterday to match every dollar donated by Canadians to international relief organizations.
You might want to consider donating to World Vision Canada.
World Vision has been working in Haiti for over 30 years and are on the ground with 300 staff in Haiti right now. - January 14, 2010 at 8:29 AM
I gave my $10 to the Red Cross International Relief fund this morning. My first thought was "$10 isn't going to make much difference", but then I read about the millon dollar texting campaign. It just proves that if everyone takes a few minutes from their day, we can make a differance!
My heart goes out to the people of Haiti. May relief come on swift wings. - January 14, 2010 at 8:58 AM
- Culinarychiq said...
Ah Jenn, I knew you wouldn't disappoint! I clicked on this site fully expecting to see a push for aid to Haiti, go you!:-D
There's also Yele Haiti, an organization founded by musician and humanitarian Wyclef Jean who's from Haiti and has often been upfront and vocal about helping his people over the years. You can donate $5 by texting YELE to 501501 or get more info by visiting www.yele.org.
Sending prayers and positive vibes to those poor people and hugs to anyone here who might be searching and waiting to hear word about loved ones. - January 14, 2010 at 8:59 AM
- Jodie said...
Thank you for posting this. My husband and I are adopting two precious girls, Islande, 9, and Katiana, 5, from an orphanage in PAP. We've been in process for nearly 3 years and were hoping to bring home our girls in a few months. That is unlikely at this point, barring a miracle (but I serve a BIG GOD and HE can do it!). Our orphanage, Maison des Enfants de Dieu, cares for more than 130 children and employs 90 staff. Clean water, food, medicines and fuel are of utmost importance at this point. The creche also hopes to become a place of refuge for the birth parents and neighbors. If anyone would like to donate directly to our creche, the site is http://www.forhisgloryoutreach.org/earthquake_relief For His Glory is the American support ministry. Blessings to you all!!!
Jodie - January 14, 2010 at 9:03 AM
- JanetDavies said...
I almost donated through Firstgiving until I noticed that they are keeping 7.5%. That seems like a lot to me so maybe the other sites are a better ide?
Still, It's awesome that you posted on this because it caught my attention and I *will* be donating in some way.
Thanks!! - January 14, 2010 at 9:24 AM
- Unknown said...
Another friend also recommended Partners in Health. She wrote "In addition to an innovative model practicing the preferential option for the poor, PIH makes great use of its gifts...according to Charity Navigator, only about 5% goes to overhead. Also, because it is based in rural areas around the... country, many of its hospitals and medical personnel still stand after the quake." http://www.pih.org
- January 14, 2010 at 9:25 AM
This isn't a joke--can someone please tell me how to text to that number. Do I enter it as a phone number? And then put the message Haiti in?
I really am serious. (I know it is such a silly question!)
-K. - January 14, 2010 at 9:27 AM
- JanetDavies said...
I wanted to donate through the link to Firstgiving but discovered that they are keeping 7.5% which seems like a bit much to me. Still, I think it's great that you posted on this because it got my attention and I will be making a donation somehow.
Janet - January 14, 2010 at 9:29 AM
For Canadian wreckies:
You can donate (to the Salvation Army, I believe) by texting HAITI to 45678 or 1291
You can also donate to the Canadian Red Cross at http://www.redcross.ca/helpnow, or you can call 1-800-418-1111. - January 14, 2010 at 10:00 AM
- Alison said...
Jen, having seen you raise so much through $1 donations was what got me to get online and donate last night. Faced with such an overwhelming tragedy, it's easy to say "my little $20 can't do much / won't be missed," but you already proved that WRONG!
I figured you'd have a post about this! - January 14, 2010 at 10:41 AM
- Lydia said...
The Red Cross and Doctors Without Borders are great causes. Another one to check out is The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Through their charity LDS Philanthropies 100% of your donation will go to helping those in need. You can read about their efforts and donate at:
Thanks to every group and person that helps another!
Lydia :) - January 14, 2010 at 10:53 AM
- Famous Hat said...
I read that the Haitian branch of Doctors Without Borders lost most of their equipment in the earthquake, just when they will need it most.
- January 14, 2010 at 10:55 AM
- Carol said...
Thank you for the links -- and for the info on the texting. I really appreciated the link for the list of charities too. You make it so easy to give (lol, almost too easy...get a little carried away and should check the budget first, lol) and I am grateful for the opportunity to help those in need. Thank you so much for helping us to help!!
- January 14, 2010 at 11:56 AM
- ME! said...
Yes, the number is the "phone number" and the body of the text is the word.
Don't have $10, donate $5! They have already raised over $800k through this text message. Small Text, big hearts!
Hip Hop artist Wyclef Jean is urging people to donate $5 to his Haitian charity, Yéle Haiti, by texting "YELE" to 501501 - January 14, 2010 at 12:09 PM
- lorrwill said...
I did try DWB first at their website but objected to the mandatory email list sign up. So I donated through the UN.
I forgot to check here first...but in any case, kudos to you for doing this.
Now I am going see if I can put a widget for this on my blog. - January 14, 2010 at 12:34 PM
Thank you for posting this! We donated to the American Red Cross for international relief yesterday. My heart breaks every time I hear a news story about Haiti. Giving money is the best way to help right now.
- January 14, 2010 at 12:43 PM
- Katie Kiekhaefer said...
Thanks for posting this Jen and John. I just read the Yarn Harlot's post on Doctors Without Borders, went to the site and donated and now you've suggested it as well. While I would have loved to see some wreckful cakes, I'm even more happy to see this pop up on my reader this morning instead.
- January 14, 2010 at 1:09 PM
I donated $70 on the DWB / MSF site itself, but I've linked to this on a few different sites. Thank you for all that you do.
- January 14, 2010 at 2:04 PM
- mamagotcha said...
One more time, I'm at a computer and without my credit card, and ready to drop some cash to help someone who asks for it, and once again my donation is not wanted because I can only do it through PayPal.
Want to do something good for DwB? Set them up a PayPal account! How many thousands of dollars have to be lost this way before nonprofits GET IT? Make it easy for someone to donate, you'll get more donations. It's not rocket science, folks! - January 14, 2010 at 3:23 PM
- Athena said...
I've decided that since I can't 'afford' to take money away from other places in my budget I'll fast for the day!
Man am I hungry! T.T
But I'm donating the amount it normally costs to feed me (rounded up.)
Did I mention I'm hungry?
If anyone thinks they can't afford to donate, I challenge you!
Unless you can't fast for health reasons of course. - January 14, 2010 at 3:45 PM
- Katie said...
If you are interested, we have a missionary team close to Port-Au-Prince. You can visit their blog to see any updates they have about the situation and needs there.
http://portmargot.blogspot.com/ - January 14, 2010 at 4:47 PM
- The Whiz Kid Forte said...
I broke from the bog to let my readers know of the humanitarian aid needed for those poor Haitians - Disney allocated $100,000 to the Red Cross and I'm proud to include that in my special blog post. I'll likely donate through church collection.
http://www.flexibledisney.com - January 14, 2010 at 5:03 PM
Thanks for the info, I would also suggest UMCOR (United Methodist Committee on Relief). They have been in Haiti for years and after the first wave of help has come and gone Methodist churches contine to send workteams. I know from personal experience that you work on those teams! But you also get ice cream :).
Michelle. - January 14, 2010 at 5:24 PM
Also keep in mind that the ARC will be sending its blood supplies to Haiti. That means, for those of us who are blood donors, it's extremely important to keep up the donations, so the ARC and regional blood banks can keep on covering local needs.
- January 14, 2010 at 10:10 PM
My friend Bob is currently attempting to win a car, in order to donate it to the relief effort in Haiti. You can help by voting here: http://www.gumtree-winsomewheels.com/individual_entry.php?id=975.
(No money donation is required, simply add your name and send in your vote!) - January 15, 2010 at 5:50 AM
- razzberri said...
The Canadian Gov't will match DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR, EVERY donation made to a registered charity in Canada, until Feb 12 or up to $50 MILLION. Please, fellow Canucks, let's do our part and show Haiti WE CARE! I gave up the next month's coffee money and donated to the Red Cross. Doctors Without Borders and WorldVision are also accepting donations online.
- January 15, 2010 at 9:03 AM
- jingle said...
admirable heart,
uplifting spirit. - January 15, 2010 at 9:50 AM
- January 15, 2010 at 11:11 AM
- Mel said...
Speaking as a Red Cross employee, thank you all so much! Little donations make a huge difference - we were told in a meeting yesterday that the text $10 campaign alone has raised over four million dollars. As of this morning, it's up to eight million. And that's just one of many, many places where people are currently giving.
We don't need people or supplies right now - we can't even get ones we've already got into Port-au-Prince yet - but small donations from a large number of people really adds up. And keep in mind that the Red Cross and other charities will be there for years trying to rebuild. We're still working on tsunami damage from 2004. This is going to be a long haul, so even if you can't donate now, please remember us in the future.
Thank you so much! - January 15, 2010 at 12:28 PM
Hey everybody,
From our friends over at BoingBoing, here's an update from the Doctors Without Borders team in Port-au-Prince.
Good on alla ya here for helping out!
^..^ - January 15, 2010 at 1:09 PM
I donated, but NOT through the CakeWrecks "FirstGiving" link, because firstgiving.com takes out 7.5% of your donation in fees!!
- January 15, 2010 at 3:07 PM
- Deal Queen said...
We donated $1,600 to Haiti and we are sharing a big box of Godiva to a lucky joyful giver. go link in at
http://thriftyindallas.blogspot.com/2010/01/lend-to-lord.html - January 15, 2010 at 3:22 PM
- Kaycee said...
We donated to help. I love how technology is being used for good in this situation! Between being able to text donations and all the blog posts helping to draw more attention and spread the word and encourage people to donate I am sure there are more donations occurring than there would have been otherwise.
- January 15, 2010 at 10:59 PM
I'm personally donating £1 for every comment/ messgae of support left on my blog to the Haiti relief support. All messages are welcome and much appreciated
http://thecuriousbaker.wordpress.com/2010/01/15/support-for-haition-se-mobilise-pour-soutenir-haiti/ - January 18, 2010 at 8:48 AM
- Amy said...
I would encourage people to donate to organizations that have long been established in Haiti, and will be there long after the initial outpouring of aid stops flowing, like Harvest International missionaries (http://www.harvestinternational.org/rodwray.html) They are doing amazing work in parts of Haiti that so far have received little aid and no media attention. Other groups that are well established in Haiti, as mentioned, are Partners in Health and Doctors Without Borders. I just got back from Haiti Monday, and the need is immense and will continue to be so for a people who had almost nothing before the earthquake, and have less now.
Amy - January 21, 2010 at 9:22 PM
my school sent 700 dollars to Africa. not to Haiti though
- June 22, 2011 at 10:19 AM
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Reset the LCD or Projection TV to original factory settings
IMPORTANT: This article is for projection, plasma, and non-Android LCD TVs only. To power reset, restart, or perform a factory data reset on an Android TV™/Google TV model, refer to the How to power reset, restart, or factory reset an Android TV™/Google TV article.
Reset your TV to factory settings
WARNING! For LCD and PLASMA TVs, this procedure will reset the video calibration settings of your TV. If you paid to have your TV screen specially calibrated, you may want to first perform a power reset . Otherwise, any special calibration settings will be lost.
Review the short tutorial or skip to the steps below.
Use the supplied remote control to follow the steps below. Make sure you point the remote control directly towards the front and center of your TV if a step requires you to press a button on the remote.
- Unplug the power cord from the electrical outlet for one minute.
- Plug the power cord back in.
- The TV should turn on automatically. If it doesn't, press the POWER button to turn it on.
- Wait approximately 40 seconds for the TV to completely start up.
- On the remote control, press and hold the UP ARROW button.
- While holding the UP ARROW button, press and hold the POWER button on your TV until Reset appears on the screen. Afterwards, the TV will turn off and then back on.
- Depending on your TV, Reset may not appear on the screen.
- If your TV remains off after performing a factory reset, press the POWER button to turn it on.
- The button may be on the front, top, or side of the TV. If your TV has an Energy Saving switch, be sure to press the POWER button rather than the Energy Saving switch.
- Release the UP ARROW button.
- The initial setup screen displays if the above procedures were performed correctly.
- Follow the on-screen instructions to complete the initial setup.
If the reset didn't complete successfully, disconnect all devices from the TV, turn off or disable the network connection, then repeat the steps above.


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We're pretty well-known for our how-tos here at Lifehacker, but from time to time we also like to break down complicated subjects and just explain how things work—and maybe offer a little info on how to use that information. Here are our best explainers from 2012.
How Do I Torrent Safely Now That Demonoid Is Down?
Dear Lifehacker,
My favorite private BitTorrent tracker, Demonoid, has apparently gone down for good. I was so dependent on it for its quality, security from viruses, and protection from prying eyes. More »
10 Stubborn Body Myths That Just Won't Die, Debunked by Science
Hair grows back thicker when you shave it! Reading in dim light turns you blind! Peeing on a jellyfish sting will soothe the pain! The way our bodies work is a bit of a mystery, and our desire to unlock its secrets has led to a vast amount of misinformation. More »
Why You Should Start Using a VPN (and How to Choose the Best One for Your Needs)
You may know what a VPN, or Virtual Private Network, is; you probably don't use one. You really should be using a VPN, and even if you don't think so now, at some point in the future you may consider it as important as your internet connection. More »
All About PIPA and SOPA, the Bills That Want to Censor Your Internet
The Stop Online Piracy Act (SOPA) and the Protect IP Act (PIPA) are two bills that sound like they have a mildly positive aim but, in reality, have serious potential to negatively change the internet as we know it. More »
Everyone's Trying to Track What You Do on the Web: Here's How to Stop Them
It's no secret that there's big money to be made in violating your privacy. Companies will pay big bucks to learn more about you, and service providers on the web are eager to get their hands on as much information about you as possible. More »
10 Stubborn Exercise Myths that Won't Die, Debunked by Science
"No pain, no gain!" "You'll never bulk up without supplements." "Crunches are the key to six-pack abs!" It seems there are more questions and half-truths in the market about healthy exercise than there are clear, definitive facts-but the exercise industry is a multi-billion dollar business... More »
What Are Magnet Links, and How Do I Use Them to Download Torrents?
Soon, popular torrent site The Pirate Bay will no longer host torrent files. Instead, it will only offer magnet links. Magnet what now? You may have seen the term "magnet link" before, but if you haven't used one, here's the lowdown on what this change means for you as a BitTorrent user. More »
Nine Stubborn Brain Myths That Just Won't Die, Debunked by Science
Brain games will make you smarter! The internet is making you dumber! Alcohol is killing your brain cells! The brain is a mystery we've been trying to solve for ages, and the desire to unlock its secrets has led to vast amounts of misinformation. More »
Is Usenet Safer than BitTorrent?
Dear Lifehacker,
I've been downloading torrents for a long time and people keep telling me about how great Usenet is, but is it actually safer than BitTorrent downloads? More »
Brainwashing Techniques You Encounter Every Day (and How to Avoid Them)
While it's pretty unlikely that you're a target of deliberate brainwashing, it is likely that you're subject to some of the common techniques associated with the less-than-ethical practice. More »
Is it Bad to Shut Down My Computer Regularly or Leave It On All the Time?
Dear Lifehacker, I've heard it's bad to shut down your computer every night. Is it really better to leave it on all the time? I have a high-end machine and want to take care of it but I don't know the best way to do that. More »
Is There Anything Awesome I Can Do with All These Unused Ports on My TV?
Dear Lifehacker, The back of my television is a barren wasteland. I have one HDMI port in use and, beyond that, nothing else. I don't know what half of these other ports even do (e.g. More »
Five Things You Buy That Don't Actually Work The Way You Think
We've learned to be skeptical of product packaging and not always trust the claims it makes, but our hopefulness sometimes gets the best of us. Here are five products you've likely used, or maybe even purchase regularly, that don't yield the results you may expect. More »
The Complete Guide to Solid-State Drives
Adding a solid-state drive (SSD) to your computer is simply the best upgrade at your disposal, capable of speeding up your computer in ways you hadn't thought possible. More »
Why Do I Have to Keep Resetting My Router, and How Can I Fix It?
Dear Lifehacker,
My router sucks. My connection goes wonky once every few days, and I have to unplug the router and reboot it (I believe this is called a hard reset) to fix the problem. More »
Is it Okay to Use an HDTV as a Computer Monitor?
Dear Lifehacker,
I've been debating between buying a new computer monitor or an HDTV to use with my PC. Since large monitors (say about 27 inches) are close to the prices of a decent sized HDTV (say 32 inches or smaller) which would you go with? More »
Which Alcoholic Drinks Are "Healthiest"?
Dear Lifehacker,
I like to drink socially. I also like being healthy. Yes, I know these two things are not 100% aligned, but that's between me and my god. More »
How You're Breaking the Law Every Day (and What You Can Do About It)
You share music, rip DVDs, make Hitler whine about your first world problems, and much more in the course of your regular online activities-and more often than not, you do these things without giving a thought to the fact that you're actually breaking the law. More »
Are Screen Protectors Necessary Anymore?
Dear Lifehacker,
Now that most phones have scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass, do I really need a screen protector? Do they offer any additional protection from scratches? More »
What's All the Fuss About Evernote? Should I Be Using It?
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It seems like everyone is always raving about Evernote, but I don't really understand its appeal. Isn't it just a notes app that other apps do better or simpler? More »
Why Does Everyone Hate Windows 8? Should I Upgrade?
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Windows 8 is out, and it's all anyone's talking about-except everyone just keeps telling me how much it sucks and how I shouldn't upgrade. More »
There you have it. Hopefully you feel a little more educated about the myriad of topics we covered this year, but if you're thirsty for more knowledge, be sure to check out our most popular explainers of 2011 and 2010.


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Barbaro Euthanized, The Day After: In the frenzy of attention (and even grief) in the last 24 hours, it's worth asking:
What attracted fans to Barbaro's story? Our common love of a great animal story? A sport with an important historical legacy (but archaic value today) with its last great myth? And, obviously: His brief, brilliant career -- his vast potential, tragically cut short?
It was easy to watch the spectacle of anthropomorphic love that human fans assigned to an animal athlete. But this morning, you realize it's a little tougher. It IS the death of an athlete. And not just any athlete, but arguably the Athlete of the Year from 2006.
UPDATE: On an early-morning plane ride today, I was continuing to think this over, and I decided that if I could write this post again, I would go with a "Quickie Vocab" approach and coin the word: "Fanthropomorphism," which means "Sports fans who project human qualities onto animals or sports-related inanimate objects." (No, I wasn't flying down to Miami. Ha!)
Meanwhile, when I want the best horse-racing analysis, I always check out Andy Beyer from the Washington Post. Here's his take on Barbaro.
I also recommend the coverage by Joe Drape, who writes about horse racing as well as any reporter in the country.
Super Bowl XLI: The Colts arrived yesterday. The Bears had already gotten a practice in. I think one team wants it more.
Yeah, right: With one extra day to be lured by
Two words should set the rule-of-thumb for players: Early. Curfew. I know it might be a once-in-a-lifetime experience, but is it so hard to stay focused on the REAL goal of winning the game?
SB XLI Media Day Mania: Again, coming later this morning. And if you want the BEST Radio Row coverage of SB XLI, you've got to follow SportsBloggersLive. (They've got Spain Mania!)
An "Oh-Sweet-Goodness" Update: Matt Ufford of Kissing Suzy Kolber and WithLeather is going to Miami... with an invite to the Penthouse party. Hide the children everyone. I'm obviously biased, but bloggers will offer the best on-site coverage in Miami, precisely because they have no business being there.
NBA On-Court: KG had 44 points and 11 rebounds in his best effort in years, helping the lowly T'wolves snap the Suns' 17-game winning streak.
NBA Off-Court: Maybe Latrell Sprewell DOES need all that money to feed his family. The mother of four of his kids has sued him for $200 million in a palimony dispute.
MLB: Bonds deal done? You can now officially say goodbye to Hank Aaron at the top of the record books. Bonds passing Aaron will be THE sports event of 2007.
More MLB: The Red Sox won't get Todd Helton. Meanwhile, Curt Schilling won't retire after the 2007 season. (Just ask him.) He's planning to return in '08, too. His life as a TV analyst will just have to wait.
Cowboys coaching search: Mike Singletary will interview today, but why would
College Hoops: Pitt for real this season? Solid win over Villanova on ESPN last night makes me think that maybe – maybe – this is finally the year that Pitt lives up to its great regular season with a run to the Final Four. It's a down year for the Big East, so it's easy to overlook them. Tracking...
Meanwhile, I love the "BracketBuster" concept. It's probably the best thing to happen to the college-hoops regular-season, precisely because it is made-for-TV and precisely because it boosts mid-major teams and precisely because it gives fans who love to accurately pick March Madness brackets the chance to watch teams that might be the next George Mason. This year's schedule was unveiled yesterday.
This OJ Mayo story is getting more interesting: He was thrown out of a game Friday after allegedly bumping a ref. But when you watch the video, that looks pretty sketchy.
Check it out here. (The station must have told YouTube to take down the clip, because it's only available here.) The ref has obviously become the central character/villain in the story.
Consequently, Mayo was suspended for tonight's high-profile (read: televised) game. That won't do: Not for the biggest talent in high school hoops this season in his most high-profile TV appearance.
As usual, it went from blogosphere sensation to mainstream media, which will only help Mayo's case to be reinstated quickly. Why the urgency? Fairness, sure, but also his own publicity machine.
UPDATE: OJ Mayo got a temporary injuction to play tonight. Of course he did.
Did you read Warren St. John's New York Times story about the youth soccer team of refugees? Here's the story behind his movie deal, via the Wall Street Journal.
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Thomas Jefferson High School worked hard to shut down T.C. Williams' red-hot T.J. Huggins during the first round of regionals Monday, but the strategy just gave teammate Jordan Byrd a chance to shine.
The shooting guard rallied the Titans back from a first quarter deficit against the 8-17 Colonials with a quick combination of two field goals and a three-point laser. Though not a career high night for Byrd, the 6-foot-1 senior put away 19 points to match an early season performance against Wakefield.
Huggins, by contrast, had to settle for 13 against a team determined to take him out of the game.
"We have no superstars on this team," Byrd said. "I have a good night, then T.J. has a good night. We just make sure we knock down the shots."
Despite coming in heavily favored against a Jefferson team, which went just 3-11 in conference action, T.C. got off to a characteristically slow start. But this time it was part of the game plan, Byrd said.
"They sat in a 2-3 zone," he said. "We had to be patient and get the shots we wanted."
Those shots didn't come easy, senior point guard Daquan Kerman said, admitting the Titans could have come out stronger against the Liberty District team from Fairfax.
"We have to get into the game," he said. "[We] always just gotta pick it up. I tell everybody to pick it up."
Reignited by Byrd's shooting, the Titans went on a second quarter run to take a 31-20 lead heading into the halftime. With their patience on offense paying off, T.C. got aggressive on defense.
They held the Colonials to just four points, compared to T.C.'s 14, in the third quarter. Though the Jefferson squad fought back in the fourth quarter, netting 16 points in the final minutes, the distance between them was too great. The Titans left the court celebrating a triumphant return to the regional tournament, with a 56-40 victory.
Coming in to the game, the Titans were, for the second consecutive year, Patriot District champions — a potential advantage for the squad. Following a rocky regular season, T.C. has gone undefeated in the last seven games, including the postseason tournaments.
It's well needed boost, coach Julian King said.
"I don't think [winning the district title] is so much setting a tone, but it's a confidence boost for us," he said. "To come out as district champions is a big confidence builder."
With the first leg of the regional tournament behind them, the Titans set their sights on No. 3 Westfield. The Bulldogs went undefeated in the Concorde District and enjoy a 21-4 record after beating Wakefield Monday. The two semifinalist teams square off Wednesday night, after the Times' deadline.
If fortune favors the Titans again, they'll head to Robinson Saturday for the regional championship game against either McLean or Centreville.
"This means a lot, to be over this one hump," Kerman said, making it clear the team knows exactly what they want out of this season: "We're trying to win another regional championship.