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Pressure Ulcers Pressure ulcers are a chronic wound that attacks the skin. Pressure ulcers also known as bedsores. Risk facts The most common risk factor of pressure ulcers is immobility: Improper nutrition is also a risk factor of pressure ulcers. Alzheimer’s disease considered a risk factor because of impairment of mental status (Berman&Slon, 2012). Because of their mental status, patients are unaware of the prevention of pressure ulcers, which makes them more vulnerable to pressure ulcers.…

The phrase "Bleeding Kansas" is used to describe and represent the violent hostilities between anti and pro slavery forces during the time period of the settlement of the Kansas territory during the 1850's. The most significant act that brought Kansas into the eyes of the nation was the tragedy that occurred after the creation of the Kansas-Nebraska Act. In 1854, the Kansas-Nebraska Act used the concept of popular sovereignty and let the citizens determine which area became a free state and…

Sacramento Refuge last Saturday, the average of birds per hunter was up to 1.16. This was the highest average in the area. Not very good, but the coming cold weather systems should get more birds moving. In the Los Banos area, the high of 2.3 was at Salt Slough, followed by Gadwall at 1.8, and Merced at 1.6. Those fortunate to be in private duck clubs usually have better shooting and one advantage is having a place to go with a clubhouse or trailers to stay over. And there is the camaraderie…

Living organisms that are located in a specific area which includes plants and animals that interact with the weather, Earth, sun, soil and atmosphere is noted to be an ecosystem. Living in South Carolina there has been an estimation of 400,000 acres of coastal marshes and 100,000 of tidal swaps. The city of Beaufort where I reside has an amazing high of 336 square miles of water versus 583 square miles of land. Beaufort,S.C is surrounded by many wetlands. Upon doing some research I found that…

The accumulation of dead skin cells can lead to dull-looking skin. Fortunately, microdermabrasion is a great method for removing dry and unsightly skin to afford you with a glowing and radiant appearance. Hartford, CT-based skin surgeon Lauren A. Daman, M.D., P.C. knows the impact a great complexion can have on one’s overall self-esteem. That’s why she offers a variety of treatments aimed at beautifying your skin, thereby allowing you to take pride in your appearance. Dr. Daman and her skilled…

and sure, faltered. With a long face, he teetered on the edge of the Chasm. He stared into the rumbling darkness. Soldier straight, his hands at his sides, he tipped forward. With a down derry down, he fell. Until . . . Splash! He sank into the Slough of Despond and drowned in its…

The 29th Annual International Sportsmen's Exposition is returning to Cal-Expo in Sacramento Jan. 21-2. The show includes everything outdoors: travel, lodges and resorts; fishing and hunting outfitters and guides; fishing and hunting gear; boats and marine accessories; ATV's; 4x4 trucks; RV's and campers; and much more. There will be an off-road vehicle test track and, as always, the Youth Fair, where many free events and giveaways will be available for the youngsters. More information on the…

Journalist, author, environmental activist, and founder of Friends of the Everglades, Marjory Stoneman Douglas, said in her book, The Everglades: River of Grass, “There are no other Everglades in the world. They are, they have always been, one of the unique regions of the earth; remote, never wholly known. Nothing anywhere else is like them…” (Douglas) The Everglades are located in the southern part of Florida. The Everglades National Park was established on December 6, 1947. The reason the park…

Congaree National Park The Forest is the largest hardwood forest in Southeast United States. It is home to thousands of state champion trees and the Wateree and Congaree rivers. The Congaree National Park in Hopkins South is widely known for its history and park culture widely because of its floodplain. Hunter’s since the prehistoric ages, hunters used in to fish. This park is named after the Congaree tribe that inhabited the park, until Spanish explorer Hernando De Soto and the Spaniard…

Henry David Thoreau and Waldo Emerson were firm believers in transcendentalism, and this was reflected in their writing. These authors believed that transcendentalism exemplifies nature because of its self reliance and individuality. Walden, and Nature, written by Thoreau and Emerson, shows how these authors were believers in transcendentalism, and the idea that living a simple life and celebrating the truth found in nature can spark emotion and imagination. Emotion and imagination are felt…