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There are many causes of infertility and while there are many different types of fertility treatments available, couples dealing with male factor infertility are not always able to choose the right successful method. Male infertility factors could be different and different approaches should be used in every specific case. It is important to know that low sperm count, poor motility, or abnormal morphology of sperm can make it very difficult to conceive using your partner’s sperm. However, donor sperm is increasingly becoming a viable option for many couples.
Thanks to modern advanced reproductive technologies, the need for sperm donors has dipped a bit in the last few years. With the invention of intracytoplasmic sperm injection (ICSI), many couples who once had no hope of conceiving without a donor are now able to conceive. However, for others, sperm donation is still the only option and could be used with high success.
SPERM DONATION – what is it?
Many fertility clinics have sperm banks with selected healthy frozen sperm available for different types of infertile couples. Donor sperm from sperm bank can be used in place of male partner’s sperm during artificial intrauterine insemination (IUI) or during in vitro fertilization (IVF). This is a procedure by which the egg of a female is fertilized by healthy donor sperm.
SPERM DONATION – who can use it?
If single women and/or lesbian couples want children.
SPERM DONATION – how to choose the right donor?
There are two types of donors – known and anonymous. Using a known donor means that you will ask someone you know to donate their sperm for you to use. Using an anonymous donor is more common and refers to obtaining your sperm from a bank. You will not know the name, address or any other identifying details of the donor but you can know other important information – race, colors, physical and psychological indicators which are kept in sperm banks.
In most cases sperm donors are usually fertile healthy men between the ages of 18 and 35. To be a donor, a man must be healthy with no known hereditary, genetic disease or any serious disability. Regular tests are usually done regularly (every 3-6 months) including HIV test and drug tests.
All sperm donors have typical characteristics in sperm bank database. Sperm donors’ habits, physical characteristics, and family history are carefully noted to help in future matching with recipients. Usually there is a quarantine phase till which the donor sperm cannot be used, as during this time it is screened and various tests are carried out to check its quality. The length of quarantine is usually about six months.
It is strongly recommended to undergo psychological counseling before you choose the sperm donor. It is very important to clarify all issues and all emotional feelings before proceeding with any fertility treatment.
Once you make your final decision concerning sperm donation, you can learn more about specific donors and make your final decision based on the donor’s physical characteristics, ethnic and/or racial background, education level and career. Some clinics even can provide the photo (not always!).
Donor sperm can be used during artificial intrauterine insemination (IUI) or during in vitro fertilization (IVF). Only sperm samples that have already been quarantined and tested can be used. The sperm bank will prepare the sperm sample, which involves washing it, before sending it to your doctor or to your fertility clinic.
Female partner will be prepared for the procedure depending on health and reproductive status and depending on chosen method. Some women can use IUI just on ovulation day, some women would be additional hormonal stimulation for extra egg follicles. At around the time of ovulation, through a very simple and painless procedure, a concentrated dose of the donor sperms is placed inside the uterus using a plastic catheter. After about two weeks, a pregnancy test will be performed to see whether the procedure was successful.
If the couple chooses the IVF method, the donor sperm used for IVF will be combined with collected eggs in controlled lab conditions. If any embryos are formed, they will be transferred back to uterus so they can implant in uterine lining. A pregnancy test will be done two weeks later to see whether the IVF was successful.
There could be a variety of factors that can have influence at woman’s chances of conceiving through the use of a sperm donor. These factors include age, reproductive indicators, medical status, past history of pregnancy, method of insemination and number of inseminations per cycle. Women under the age of 35 with no history of fertility problems have the best chance of becoming pregnant with donor sperm.
In most cases couples using donor sperm with IUI have a success rate of about 11-15%. If donor sperm is used during IVF procedure, the success rate is higher – about 20-25%.
As during any procedure, during IUI with donated sperm there is a possibility of infection transmission, especially if you are using known donor who may not undergo as extensive testing. In cases of using sperm donation from the sperm bank, the infection transmission risk is minimal.
Infertile couple could have legal problems in future if proper contract was not signed with parties involved. It would be wise to draw up a legal contract, with the help of experienced lawyer.


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For the past month, the Holy Land was the only place in the world where time zones are delineated not by geography but by ethnicity.
As of this morning, for the first time in a month, all the residents of the Holy Land are living in the same time zone. In late September, the Palestinian Authority switched to winter time, but the West Bank’s Israeli settlers continued living in line with Israel’s clock, which only made the switch today. Thus, for one month, the West Bank became the only place in the world where time is not delineated by geography but rather by ethnicity: different people went about their lives on different clocks, despite the fact that they live in such close proximity to each other within the same territory.
In other words (For the sake of clarifying such strange reality, I add here with thanks a point used in the comments by reader Haifawi) a visitor to the West Bank would be in a different time zone, depending on whether he or she was with Jews or non-Jews.
Settlers today make up over 15 percent of the West Bank population. This means that about every sixth West Bank resident thought an hour ahead of the other five. Drivers passing each other on Route 60 drove in different time zones, depending on the color of their license plates. Meanwhile, while Israelis on both sides of the Green Line shared the same clock, the Palestinian people was divided in, and by, the dimension of time. Palestinians in Israel and East Jerusalem continued to live according to Israeli time, while Gaza went with Ramallah, switching off daylight savings on September 26.
The lives of West Bank Palestinians who work in settlements or with Israelis, or who have any connection at all with Palestinian citizens of Israel or East Jerusalem residents, became highly complicated. Some of them moved between time zones a few times a day. Many had to wake up at unthinkable hours in order to travel to work across the wrinkle of time. Palestinians who live on one side of the separation barrier and work on the other must anyway calculate the travel time to the checkpoint and the wait at it; this month they were forced to add an extra hour to that.
Ironically, the PA’s early change to winter time was meant to provide synchronicity with Israel. In recent years, Israel’s religious Jewish parties pushed for summer time to end ahead of the Day of Atonement, Yom Kippur, in order to shorten the fast and ease the lives of the faithful. This year, with no ultra-Orthodox parties in Netanyahu’s coalition, the date was changed at the last moment. The Palestinians did not adhere to the change, perhaps fearing that a further Israeli change of heart would force them to switch the date once more, and the bizarre delay was created.
In my work as tour guide, I moved between the two clocks all month. Often I was joined by dozens of tour participants, headed from Jerusalem to meet a speaker in Hebron or Nablus, at an hour on which no one was clear. The experience was annoying at times, funny at others. It was far more tolerable than other phenomena of the occupation, but around these parts we long ago learned to cheer the tiniest changes for the better. Today, with the synchronizing of the clocks, such change has occured: the rate of absurdity dropped by a tick.
During the first Intifada, the United Leadership introduced a different timezone for Palestine. This caused endless problems for those of us working, or trying to, on both sides of the Green Line.
Interesting that you never mention the 50% (or more) Palestinians who live in exile beyond the borders of Israel and its occupied territories (I’m including Gaza which is under perpetual siege, if not occupied). Are they too much of a remote abstraction to be included in articles by Jewish writers?
I didn’t mention Diaspora Jews either, and while I acknowledge that these two groups are not necessarily comparable, the choice still is still inevitable. Things between the Jordan and the sea are so complicated as they are, sometimes you really can’t bring Beirut, Paris and Santiago de Chile into it.
Jack, Did you read the article? If so, your comment is nonsensical. And you seem to harbor an anti- jewish sentiment by your cheap shop on this author. Let’s build bridges rather than cause distractions.
The US State of Arizona does not follow Daylight Savings Time, but the Navajo Reservation within the state does. Is the author certain that the time zone in the West Bank is all that unique?
The Navajo reservation is a geopolitical entity. Unlike, say the West Bank, where politics are completely tied to ethnicity. (So for example, in Area C which is politically under the full jurisdiction of the IDF, you would be in a different time depending on whether you were with Jews or non-Jews).
Your distinction is invalid. The Palestinian Authority is very much a geopolitical entity, hence its ability to establish its own time zone separately from Israel.
O really? tell me, who sets the time zone in Palestinian villages in Area C? who do the residents go for fire/police/ambulance services? who approves the issuance of identity documents? who issues building permits?
Of all the cheap shots taken on the pages of this blog, this here article, is probably among the top. And why so, do you ask? Because of the claim of trying to sync the clocks of the PA with those of Israel.
It was all too well known that this year, for the first time in a long while, the DST will only take place on October 27th. It was published well ahead of time (when the knesset voted on the issue) and regurgitated over and over. Not a soul living in Israel didn’t know that.
Except, that is, for the 2 million souls living “right next door” and speaking Hebrew perfectly (when it suits them, that is to say, when no foreign cameras are present).
If the PA’s leadership (whomever they may be, that is) decides to switch the DST off at a certain day… well, that’s their right ad prerogative. Blaming Israel for the async in times due to a Palestinian decision? Cheap shot, misinformed but nothing I wouldn’t expect from the writers of this blog.
How’s about some accountability and taking responsibility for one’s own actions (even when said one is the PA)?
The article is taking a shot at people living in the SAME TERRITORY under two time zones.
Now that’s just silly. There is a PA. It apparently has sufficient administrative power to establish and run its own time zone within the areas that it controls. So, yeah, it is a PA thing. You don’t like the PA but that is no reason to go off the rails pretending that it doesn’t exist or it “shouldn’t” exist, whatever that means.
And putting ‘territory’ in capital letters doesn’t change the fact that there are two separate territories in the West Bank. One under the control of Israel. The other under the control of the PA.
All the territory is under the control of Israel.
I’ve never seen IDF soldiers asking permission to enter Nablus.
Yes Kolumn, the PA is your best ally to keep going with your beloved occupation (and feeling no shame for it).
There’s no foul ruse the Arab imperialists and their left-wing Western supporters won’t employ to demonize the Jewish State and legitimize their aggression against it.
Our hours at my office in Ramallah are from 8-5PM. My colleague lives in Jerusalem. For one month, he had to wake up at 530AM Ramallah time (630AM Jerusalem time), make breakfast for his two daughters, drop them at school at around 630AM r.t. (730AM j.t.), cruise the streets for about an hour (or if his mom is up, he’d go and have a cup of coffee in her house) then make it to the office (late as usual) at around 815AM r.t. (720AM j.t.).
I’m just saying – time is not delineated by ‘ethnography’ (which is the anthropological practice of conducting field research), but rather by ethnicity (which is the catagorization of people into ethnic group). Thanks.
Well, not as absurd as Palestinian student who built UAV’s (using EU or some other funds, obviously) and were about to load them with explosives and strike Israeli targets.
A small plane, 2 meters wingspan, 2 meters long, 40-60 kg takeoff weight, can carry as much as 70% of its weight in payload, 20-30-40 kg. of explosive. Launch 5 and you wreak havok. They fly below 50 meters and are hardly seen or radars.
What should Israel do, to not add to the level of absurdity? Shut down all aeronautics projects in Palestinian universities?
Oh, I know – develop a new radar system, for low-flying targets, and make some profit.
I remember one spring during the First Intifada (1989 I think) when the Palestinians decided – in that case as a form of nonviolent assertion of resistance to Israeli rule – to change to Summer Time a month ahead of Israel. At the time, I was living in Jerusalem and attending Quaker Meeting in Ramallah. The first week after the change, I duly left an hour early, only to arrive at a locked meetinghouse. It seems that the Ramallah Friends, aiming not to inconvenience those coming from the Israeli time zone, had decided to hold Meeting a hour later. . . . Gave me time to grab a knafeh and coffee while waiting.
Actually no, Israel is not the only place where time divided along ethnic line… Xinjiang in China do this too.. and it’s not just for a month in a year, instead the time is different between different ethnic group for the entire year and it have been this way for many decades already. The time difference there is also two hours instead of one.

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YEREVAN, April 9. /ARKA/. Armenia’s National Assembly has approved today in the first reading a set of amendments and changes to the Tax Code, which say that compressed natural gas stations must sell it in kilograms, not in cubic meters.
Deputy Finance Minister Arman Poghosyan said selling compressed gas in cubic meters creates difficulties, as gas stations receive gas in kilograms and have to modify the software to be able to recalculate it in cubic meters.
“If there is no clear regulation, there is a risk of consumer fraud. The solution is very simple: the changes propose that stations sell gas in kilograms,” he said.
An MP from the Prosperous Armenia party Tigran Urikhanyan pointed out the issue of the calorific value of the gas sold by Gazprom Armenia national distributor.
He said in addition to the volume criteria, natural gas needs to be assessed also in terms of quality. In his words, Gazprom Armenia provides calorie information only the next day after deliveries and it turns out that a driver can use the same amount of compressed natural gas to drive a lesser distance,” he said.
The deputy minister said this question is not regulated by the Tax Code, but acknowledged the need for having gas quality control mechanisms. He promised to raise this issue in the government.
Armenia is one of the world leaders by the number of vehicles working on compressed natural gas, which is cheaper than petrol.

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Community Supported Agriculture programs (CSAs) provide a unique relationship between you and a farmer in which the farm benefits directly from your financial support by offering "shares" of a seasonal harvest, while you reap the rewards of helping small farm stay viable and enjoy good food, grown with care.
How it works: Typically you pay the farmer a membership or subscription fee up front, and recieve a box of freshly picked produce and other farm products each week throughout the growing season (usually June through October), but many farms offer longer CSA seasons. Typically, farm shares contain a variety of vegetables, herbs, and fruits, though some include other products such as eggs and flowers or focus on meat.
Every CSA varies, i.e. pick-up location(s), member perks, products, length of season, size of share, and cost. Note: When reviewing the list below, farm location is not indicative of where CSAs can be picked up or delivered to.

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"John Cavness -- Calm, low-key, not pushy at all, very patient both during the arrangement conference & the visitation period. His suggestions were soft spoken. Our request were honored promptly. His calm demeanor & easy smile made the trying process much easier to deal with."
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"Rob was very personal & professional. We appreciate that Rob took care of preparation & transport of body from another state."
"John helped and went out of his way to help our family. He did every thing he could to make it easy on our family. He did our complete service. Pafford's has always been very good and helpful to our family for many, many years."
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Find yourself in the majestic ambience of Udaipur with this 2 Nights 3 Days Rajasthan Tour Package by The Travelius. Get a chance to visit the peaceful Jagdish Temple and the captivating Moti Mangri which are known to transfer travellers to a world of cultural vibrancy and soothing tranquility.
With this Rajasthan Travel Package, feel the serenity of the City of the Lakes with an exclusive journey to the mesmerizing lakes like Fateh Sagar Lake and Lake Pichola. The experience of this magnificent city is enhanced by comfortable travel, cozy overnight stays and hearty meals that come as a part of this Udaipur tour package.
Travellers will also get an opportunity to rejoice in the nobility of the numerous attractions of Udaipur like Chittorgarh palace, City palace and Maharana Pratap Memorial among others.
With no shortfall of sightseeing in Udaipur, this 2 Night 3 Day Rajasthan Tourism Package is a total value for money for all those wishing to explore this majestic land.
Personal expenses such as drinking water, soft drinks, laundry, porter chargers, incidentals, tips, etc.
Upon your arrival, take a transfer to your hotel. After checking in to your hotel, relax and praise the beauty of the environment that surrounds you. Stay overnight in the hotel.
Start your day with a delicious breakfast and get ready for full day city tour.
Addressed as one of the most romantic cities, Udaipur is also referred as the Venice of the East, which gives you all the reasons to explore the city. This Rajasthan Tour Package provides you with every opportunity to get acquainted with every edge and corner of this beautiful city.
Visit Chittorgarh palace, City palace, Maharana Pratap Memorial, Jag Mandir Island which are among the most popular attractions of Udaipur. Famous lakes like Fateh Sagar Lake, Lake Pichola will make you no less happy. Feel the bliss as you visit Jagdish Temple, Bharatiya Lok Kala Mandal, Moti Mangri and Sahelion Ki Bari as a part of your Itinerary.
Wake up with the treasured memories occupying your mind and enjoy one more breakfast in Udaipur. Transfer to the station/airport to begin your homeward bound journey. With this your tour end merrily with fond memories.
What kind of souvenirs one can buy in Udaipur?
While strolling through the markets of the Udaipur, you will find an assortment of items covering handicrafts, pottery, wooden work of art, antique paintings and fetching jewellery.
Which places could one visit in Udaipur to make the trip even more happening?
Udaipur being a treasure of rich culture and beauty in itself offers travellers plenty of sightseeing locations. However, one could also visit famous Gulab Bagh and Zoo, Shilpgram, Shiv Niwas palace in Udaipur where one would feel no dearth of rich culture and creativity.
What are the necessary things which should be carried during the Udaipur tour?
Winters are pleasant in Udaipur, one just requires to wear comfortable footwears as the day is spent in sightseeing. However in summers, one must not forget to carry sunscreen lotion.

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Third Wave Digital provides high quality coding and programming services to meet the needs of your business or institution. From database design to web application development, Third Wave can provide the services needed for new tools and applications. Our coding skill set and understanding of what you're seeking to accomplish allows us to successfully develop your custom project from start to finish.
Third Wave Digital offers a powerful content management system to manage, update and revise your website. The user-friendly content management system is packed with features that will help you keep your website current and up to date such as content editing tool and a user manager. You can also add plug-ins such as a photo gallery, banner manager, calendar, news manager and more.
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Third Wave’s Search Engine Optimization (SEO) services provide a powerful way to increase your organic website traffic, and keep your site in the forefront of visibility. A high-level optimization of your website includes making sure proper metadata, headings and tags are in place as well as a monthly report and analysis to produce the best organic search engine placement results with the major search engines.

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text: Beautiful turn key property with OWNED solar in one of Lemoore's most highly sought after neighborhoods. This home features a large driveway with potential for RV or boat parking, an open concept layout with high end laminate flooring flowing throughout, and 4 spacious bedrooms. Cozy up around the fireplace in the living room, or enjoy a meal under the industrial modern chandelier in the adjacent dining area. The dining area opens up to the large kitchen that features stainless steel appliances, and a pantry that would make anybody jealous! Each secondary bedroom is very spacious. The homes has 10 ft ceilings, upgraded baseboards, and ceiling fans throughout. Step out onto the large covered back patio and enjoy your evenings in a backyard made to entertain guests. All topped off with a grand master suite and ensuite bath featuring a soaking tub and dual separate vanities. What a true gem! Don't miss your chance at owning one of Lemoore's finest homes!

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Yes, there are a lot of things to see. And no, you won’t see them all. We recommend spending 4-5 days on an island (at a minimum) so trying to see four islands in one week just won’t happen. Tell yourself, “I can see it next time.” This gives your brain permission to be present and have fun with what you can see now AND gets you excited as you think about what you can see on your next visit.
That’s one of the best pieces of travel advice we’ve ever been given (and we’ve seen firsthand what it does to a relationship on a trip when you’re trying to cram too much in. We’ve had those arguments ourselves and it’s neither romantic nor fun).
Also, this allows you to be more flexible and enjoy things that you might find along the way. There is beauty and wonderful experiences to be had all around you. Don’t rush past it.
Sounds silly but we’re not joking. There are so many stereotypical tourists spending half of their vacation red and in pain from their first day or two in the sun. Especially if you’re visiting mid-winter and your skin hasn’t seen the sun in months. And we’re not even talking cancer risks or anything (which is also higher too!). Remember to apply it often. You’ll be able to buy some in Hawai’i at local stores at a reasonable rate, for the most part.
For some people, this will be their longest flight they’ve been on. Make sure to load up your Kindle or iPhone/iPad with a variety of movies. We like to bring a few snack bars with us (just in case hunger kicks in). Most airlines (apart from Hawaiian Airlines) don’t normally serve free meals.
And often on the way back to the mainland you’ll be traveling overnight. The nice thing about this is that you’ll have a full day of exploration in Hawaii. The bad part is that no matter how much sleep you try to get, it will be a “short” night. Regardless, try to get as much sleep as you can.
One of our favorite purchases has been our Bose noise cancelling headphones. They help to take away the noises of the plane and people and allow for a private retreat, of sorts.
Hawai’i is a state just like any other and there is so much to see. When visiting some tropical destinations it’s normal to sit around at a resort the whole time, you’ll be missing a lot of Hawai’i if you do that. There is some public transportation and there are tours you can take, yes. But it’s pretty easy to rent a car and easy to get around.
There’s so many fun things in Hawai’i to try. Some you will like, some you might not, but try them anyway as you might find a new favorite! Spam masubi, poi, malasadas, shave ice. Take the time to appreciate the experience of food and new food items and you’ll be glad you did!


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They look a bit frightful, but vultures are nature's greatest cleanup crew. They're amazing creatures with an incredible sense of smell, the ability to soar for hours without flapping and guts of steel.
Learn about them Sept. 1 at Hawk Mountain in Kempton during Vulture Awareness Day. See a presentation by Red Creek Environmental Center at noon. Kids can do an "Eating Like a Vulture" activity and track vultures from the lookouts. The event runs 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The activities are free; but trail fees are $6; $5, seniors; $3, ages 6-12. Info: 610-756-6961, http://www.hawkmountain.org.
The 77th annual Lookout Fire Company #1 Labor Day Celebration brings rides, music, games, food and more to Weona Park in Pen Argyl, Aug. 31-Sept. 3. There are fireworks on Saturday and a Labor Day Parade starting at 1 p.m. on Monday. Highlights include a Chicken Barbecue on Saturday and Sunday. Sunday is Family Day family and features a watermelon eating contest and Fireman's Competition.
Live music includes Misbehaving (6-10 p.m. Friday), Mesa (7-10 p.m. Saturday) and Uncle Smiley (6-10 p.m. Sunday).
Hours are 5-11 p.m. Friday, 5-10 p.m. Saturday, 3-10 p.m. Sunday and 2-8 p.m. Monday. There are ride specials ($18) Friday and 4-8 p.m. Monday. More info: http://www.lookoutfireco.com.
A lovely park in Lancaster is the setting for the 34th annual Long's Park Art & Craft Festival Aug. 31- Sept. 2.
Shop the works of 200 artists and craftsmen — jewelry, apparel and leather, photography, glass work. Eighty of the exhibitors are new. Check out the sculpture gallery in our Susquehanna Style Bistro, arts demonstrations and children's activities.
Tickets: $12. Hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Long's Park is on Harrisburg Pike at Route 30. Info: 717-735-8883, http://www.longspark.org.
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We are VERY excited to feature on of Donnaleigh's favorite tarot readers, the amazing James Wells!
JAMES WELLS is a Toronto-based motivational listener, consultant, teacher, and facilitator who is dedicated to merging soul and strategy.
From childhood, he has been curious about what makes people and the Universe tick. Through tools and processes such as tarot, reiki, journal writing, and circle methodology, James and his clients and students are inspired to remember their creativity, resourcefulness, and wholeness. Whether at home or abroad, whether in personal sessions or in workshop settings, he provides an experience of council mind.
In his “me time”, James enjoys reading, writing, music, walking, close friends, and good food.
James will be doing live tarot readings tonight and will be sharing some great tarot tips for us tonight. You won't want to miss this episode....have a piece of paper ready for notes...he has TONS of ideas and you won't want to miss a thing!

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Author: national62 Subject: Is it Possible...?
Our mortgage to our home is ridicuously cheap! Tax, insurance, etc., its cheaper than a 2 bedroom apartment and its a large house at that!
So, this is what I'm considering as an option to the spouse so I can at least be legally freed and yet we can raise our kids together till they are off to college or till they 'get' it for right now the kids are just very sensitive towards divorce and living in two different homes.
I want to suggest a divorce and have us still BOTH live in the same house! Is it possible? I think it could in our position. We are able to be cordial and have been seriously just two people living under the same roof, we even sleep in different rooms, but nothing more for many years now. We can sell the house later. At least the kids will be able to live together and be raised in their home together.
my therapist suggested that is the only option for many couples. I think it would be extremely difficult with so much history, I personally would rather poor and alone under those circumstances.
Would hurt to try with a solid plan B ?


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Explorations in Arts Careers - ArtsAnywhere - Arts Education for Anyone, Anywhere, Anytime!
For every Broadway dancer, every television star, every pop singer, there are countless people behind the scenes helping to make it happen. Explorations in Arts Careers introduces students to the skills that are part of the many fascinating careers in the arts. Studying the arts creates independent and innovative thinkers and many doors are open to an artist with the proper training.


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This month I joined the ranks of a most exclusive club - GRANDPARENTS! Everyone knows the qualifications and the privileges of belonging to this organization. (Not to mention the dues!) I must admit, the last month of "initiation" was nerve wracking. Please forgive my obvious pride and thanks for indulging me by reading this and letting me share this with you. I just thought I ought to give fair warning in case I run into any of you. I promise only to drag out photographs if induced to do so or if anyone says "Hello" (whichever comes first). Sorry, I just can't help it . WELCOME TO THE WORLD, ERIC JAMES.
Susan Thigpen, 'Editor and Granny.
We have really enjoyed The Mountain Laurel. We were at Meadows of Dan, Va. about 18 years ago and spent the night at Noris and Mildred Shaver's cabin. They own a small farm near Flora DeHart's place. We didn't see a car and heard one plane go over while we were there. With all the quietness, I don't think we ever slept so well. We had heard about Miss DeHart and went to visit her. She wasn't there. Your Uncle Crosby said, "Here's a slick path. Let's follow it." Sure enough, she was at the spring, was enjoying the good cool mountain water, she was hot from chasing deer that were eating up her corn in the garden. She opened up a potato bin nearby to show us how well her potatoes keep. Someone had made an underground box. In it she had a layer of straw, then a layer of potatoes. She had several layers put up this way, deep enough under the ground that they wouldn't freeze. I told her they were so large and smooth that they looked like seed potatoes. She allowed she had planted her own that year. She soon headed for the cabin. We had such a good visit. She was an extraordinary person. Another time, when we were there, Mr. Shaver's sheep had gotten out and she was in the process of getting them in the pasture and was appreciative for our help. Flora's niece or nephew maybe both, had just had a phone put from her cabin to the neighborhood store. She had called the morning before to say if someone there was coming her way to send certain things, but each time she got a recording. She became so agitated and told them they had just better not record her or she'd have something done about that.
Thanks so much for the Journal.
As you might, have guessed, this letter is from my Aunt Evelyn. Again, it's a small world that brings places and time together by memories. Uncle Crosby recently celebrated his 80th Birthday. Happy Birthday.
I'm a recent subscriber and I always look forward to each issue. I now live in Puerto Rico but for 15 years lived in your area. I am learning more about our beloved mountains and its people than I ever knew. Also an issue is like a visit home and believe me, I get homesick. We plan to retire in the Fancy Gap area and are looking to build a log cabin there. Help and information are welcome. All letters will be answered. Again, thanks for your paper I love it.
Enjoy reading your newspaper, that I am going to subscribe for one year. My home is 50 miles from Meadows of Dan, beside the Dan River of which I have lived most of my life. Enjoyed reading about the mountain railroad since I'm a railroad buff, and rail fan. The Sept. issue of your paper about the railroad from Mount Airy, N.C. was very good. Since I'm a history buff also. I remember back to my younger days, remember coming up to Meadows of Dan with Jim Ayers to sell cloth and other goods to the people around Meadows of Dan. Also some of the Allen family are buried in Stokes County, and I have a book, The Allen Family at the Courthouse in Hillsville, Va. Looking forward to the first copy of The Mountain Laurel.
We were able to get a photograph of the train that ran up into Kibler Valley. This was the train mentioned in the article you referred to in our September issue. We're printing it in this issue because we thought you would like to see it. Thank you for both your nice letter and your subscription. We hope you continue to enjoy upcoming issues just as much.
Your little paper, so packed with information, has been very interesting and helpful to my husband and I. We live in Franklin, Va. near the coast and own a farm in the Check area of Floyd County. We bought the farm about 12 years ago and have been coming up frequently ever since. however we have learned more about Floyd and Carroll Counties in the last few months through The Mountain Laurel than we did in the previous years. We have always enjoyed riding through the Backroads and your tour guides has made it much more interesting (we have taken them all up to date). Also through your ads and special interest articles we have found good places to eat and become acquainted with more residents of the area. Just this past Sunday we stopped in The Country Whale at Meadows of Dan and bought some of their bakery goodies. They were delicious. Thanks for sharing with us and find check enclosed for two subscriptions for friends who would like to share your paper with. Thank you.
While home on vacation in July, I found a copy of your newspaper and enjoyed it very much. (Home is Waynesboro where my parents still live.) Thanks for capturing in print some of the wonderful “Virginia Magic” that so many of us grew up with! I have been away from my home state for about 17 years now, and The Mountain Laurel has helped me realize, more than ever, how much I miss it. One of these days I'll be back, but until then, I will keep the memories fresh with a copy of The Mountain Laurel each month.. My check is enclosed. Best Wishes.. and keep up the good work!
P.S. I'm not familiar with the mile post markings and the areas they are near. Maybe you could print a "legend" in each issue to help readers further identify the areas you are writing about.
This sounds like a good idea but due to space limitations, it would be hard to do. However, you can write to the Virginia Department of Highways and Transportation, 1221 Fast Broad Street, Richmond, Virginia 23219 and they will send you free copies of the Floyd, Patrick and Carroll County road maps, upon request.
I read in The Mountain Laurel paper of asking for uses of horse hair. In our section of the country, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, it was used in plaster for walls of the home. My husband is a restoration carpenter at the Old Ephrata Cloister buildings. They still restore those walls with plaster they make by digging up clay and use lime they have buried. Add rye straw and water, sprinkle in horse hair as thin as possible or I should say, as little at a time as possible.


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Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) therapy is an exciting non-surgical therapeutic option for patients who require stimulation of hair growth for hair loss conditions.
Recent scientific research and technology recognize PRP as an all-natural medical procedure that uses a patients own cells and performed in physician offices for scalp, skin and hair stimulation.
While the efficacy of the therapy has not been firmly established, many studies are slowly being published on the success of PRP. The safety data, however, are well established.
PRP works by taking advantage of the mesenchymal stem cells, rich in essential and specific growth factors, contained in human blood. It has been used as medical adjunct therapy for over two decades for wound healing and has been used in the fields of oral surgery, neurosurgery and orthopedic surgery. While PRP is in the early stages of scientific research in hair restoration, the results are promising but should not be used to replace traditionally therapies. Rather, PRP is thought to enhance the effects seen with DHT blockers (finasteride) and Minoxidil. In addition to hair restoration, PRP is widely used to stimulate facial rejuvenation through collagen production that works for wrinkle treatments and reducing fine lines.
The procedure is performed in the office setting. When a patient arrives, he or she has an anesthetic cream applied to the area to be treated. While the numbing medication takes effect, the patient’s blood is drawn and spun in a centrifuge to separate the PRP. It is then removed from the rest of the blood. After the treatment area is numb, it is treated with microneedling to stimulate collagen and to provide tiny sites of entry for the PRP, which is then rubbed and/or injected directly into the skin or scalp.
PRP contains many growth factors that stimulate the growth of hair follicles and fibroblasts, which produce collagen. PRP also contains special cells called platelets that can theoretically cause growth of hair and skin cells by stimulating the stem cells in the microenvironment of the hair follicle or fibroblast. Platelets promote healing and accelerate the rate of tissue regeneration resulting in activation of inactive hair follicles or fibroblasts.
Three to four treatments spaced every six weeks are recommended to achieve optimal results, with the results being most prominent three months after completion of the therapy. Patients with history of heavy smoking, drug and alcohol use as well as those with platelet disorders should not have PRP treatment.

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Christmas is coming (as if you didn’t know) and like many of us, you might be thinking about revamping a room or two before your Christmas guests arrive. Replacing an old carpet or worn-out tiles with a brand new Leoline vinyl floor is a great-value way to give your home real wow factor, and if you want to make your festive budget go even further, you can even lay it yourself. We’ve compiled a step-by-step installation guide that tells you everything you need to know, from how to measure up and select the best tools for the job, to how to fit your floor in alcoves and around chimney breasts.
Leoline vinyl is supplied in rolls, which makes it quicker to lay than tiles. Unless your room is very large, you can usually lay it in one seamless piece. There’s no need for underlay, flooring profiles or even adhesive, provided the area you want to cover is less than 12 sq m and you don’t intend to fill it with sliding furniture such as office or dining chairs on wheels.


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AARON Mooy is the “best player in the Championship” and has the same pedigree as France legend Zinedine Zidane, according to a report in Football League Paper.
The Socceroos midfielder was once again man-of-the-match as Huddersfield extended their lead at the top of the Championship courtesy of a 2-1 victory over countryman Massimo Luongo’s Queens Park Rangers.
Both Australians played the full 90 minutes, but it was Mooy who produced another industrious display with an 81% passing completion rate, as Huddersfield ended with 60 per cent possession for the match.
Luongo only mustered a 65 per cent passing accuracy, to go with a game-high eight tackles, yet Mooy was the player who controlled the game.
“After the their goal, Huddersfield controlled the game with Kasey Palmer and Aaron Mooy’s comfort in possession proving too much for Queens Park Rangers to handle,” wrote Elliott Wheat-Bowen in Football League World.
Huddersfield coach David Wagner echoed that statement by singling out Mooy for special praise.
“Aaron Mooy is the heart of our midfield,” said Wagner post-match.
Such evaluations of Mooy are becoming a regularity, with Chris Dunlavy suggesting in Football League Paper, a Sunday paper dedicated to the Football League, that Mooy “is cut from the same silken cloth” as Zidane after a distinctive play against Leeds the previous week.
“One moment resonates [against Leeds],” wrote Dunlavy.
“Midway through the first half, Mooy approached a bouncing ball, with a Leeds defender careering savagely towards his backside.
“One languid flick of a right boot later, that player was on the turf, watching Mooy casually spin away to set up an attack.
“The manoeuvre echoed Zidane’s greatest skill. Like a tennis player receiving serve, the Frenchman read minute clues in body language, knew intuitively how subtle movements could bamboozle or throw opponents off balance. Sometimes, an almost imperceptible shimmy of hip or shoulder was all it took.
Despite not “looking like an athlete”, Dunlavy believes “Mooy is the single reason Huddersfield are top of the table”.
“Bald, slow and ungainly, he moves like a pensioner with blistered feet,” wrote Dunlavy.
“Given him the ball, though, and the results are far more attractive.
But according to Dunlavy, that doesn’t assure Mooy a place in the tier above the Championship.
“While a place in City’s glittering midfield may be a stretch, it is conceivable that a technician as gifted as Mooy will be a Championship player after this season,” wrote Dunlavy.
“Yet more remarkable than anything, he’s done on the pitch is the fact that the 25-year-old has already been released by Bolton and St Mirren. Were they mad?
Luckily for Mooy, Tom Rogic is playing in Scotland, so can’t challenge for his mantle as one of the Championship’s best players.
Rogic opened the scoring for Celtic in the 17th minute against Inverness, but an 89th-minute strike saw the two teams draw 2-2 in the Scottish Premiership.
Inverness had made an assured start, but they fell behind in when Celtic left-back Kieran Tierney picked out Rogic to volley home his fifth goal of the season.
However, both players were arguably stood up by Australian goalkeeper Brad Jones, who kept his second-consecutive clean sheet against a European giant for Feyenoord, with a man-of-the-match performance against Eredivisie rivals PSV Eindhoven.
Jones made seven saves in the 1-0 victory as league-leading Feyenoord extended their lead atop the standings and maintained their unbeaten run, six games into the season.
His output included an incredible close-range reflex stop from a header in the final seconds of injury time as PSV pushed for an equaliser. “In a game like this, two big teams playing it out, there’s going to be opportunities for both,” the Australian 34-year-old told Dutch TV station RTV Rijnmond.
The former Liverpool and Middlesbrough stopper also kept Manchester United goalless in the Rotterdam-based side’s 1-0 win in their opening Europa League group stage clash last week.
Jones, whose resume includes a five-year stint at Liverpool for 11 matches, was brought to the Dutch club following a long-term injury to No.1 choice and Netherlands international Kenneth Vermeer.
But according to Jones, suggestions he’ll soon be the first-choice keeper at Feyenoord are premature.
“That’s not even something to talk about at the moment,” Jones said.
But Jones wasn’t the only Aussie make headlines outside of the UK. Mathew Leckie set up the first goal to breach Bayern Munich’s defence in any competition this season.
The visitors went in front in the eighth minute in their first attack when Socceroos winger Mathew Leckie found room down the left and fed Dario Lezcano who finished past Manuel Neuer in goal.
Leckie then forced a brilliant save out of Manuel Neuer before the European powerhouse eventually ran out 3-1 winners.
Tomi Juric opened the scoring as FC Luzern qualified for the last eight of the Swiss Cup with a 3-0 win over FC Ticino.
The Socceroo used his strength to hold off his defender and head in at the far post 11 minutes from time, which sparked a late onslaught from the visiting team.
James Meredith put Bradford City into the lead over Bristol Rovers in their League One match with a header, his first goal in a year.
“It has been a long time coming for a player who increasingly seems to spend more of the game as a winger than a full back,” wrote Simon Parker in Telegraph and Argus.
However, his goal in the 73rd minute was cancelled out by Rovers’ Charlie Colkett with four minutes to go.
But the equaliser wasn’t what Meredith was disappointed by.
In China, Michael Thwaite came on after half-time, before Dario Vidosic found the back of the net with a sumptuous free kick for Liaoning Whowin.
However, Vidosic’s side ended up going down 6-2 to defending champions Guangzhou Evergrande.
On a positive note, it was just Vidosic’s second goal for the club since arriving from the Western Sydney Wanderers in July.
But one Aussie who isn’t having the best time at a new club is Socceroos captain Mile Jedinak.
Aston Villa’s winless run in the Championship extended to six matches with a goalless draw at Ipswich Town, despite finishing with 58% possession and 14 shots.
The poor form is puzzling especially given the amount of money new manager Roberto Di Matteo spent on recruiting players such as Jedinak.
Until we change the CM featuring Westwood and Jedinak these results will continue.

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On this week’s show John Leeming is at the microphone to start of his 2018 slot with an selection of organ plus tracks. Plus what you might ask? Why not listen and find out!
On this week’s show its turn of our star organist to entertain. Who better than the senior winner of last years ATOS young organist of the year competition, Aaron Hawthorne. Aaron is playing his ‘home’ Wurlitzer – the one in Pollokshaws Burgh Hall, Glasgow and he certainly gets the best sounds with a varied and enjoyable programme.
It’s important to support organists and concerts, but everything we have brought to you this year is done out of our own pockets. So if you have enjoyed this week’s show, why not donate?
All tracks played on the 3/21 Wurlitzer in Pollokshaws Burgh Hall, Glasgow. Recorded by Aaron Hawthorne on a Zoom H4N. Tracks edited & show produced by Damon Cox. Organ tuned and maintained by members of the Scottish Cinema Organ Trust.
On this weeks show we mark the sad passing of Don Thompson, the 80th Birthday of Len Rawle and more sad news from the BBC. Never fear though – theres lots of good music!
On this week’s show Damon rejoins the trail of music from the 1930’s. We re-join the action in 1934 with some cracking tunes including Moonglow, Blue Moon, The Continental and may more!

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Andrew Cornwell, from Pittsboro, Ind., entered each stage of the 2017 Next Gen Tour with little expectations, but a successful campaign that saw him rise all the way to seventh at the National Championship proved he’s a formidable competitor.
Corwell snuck into last year’s Regionals by taking the last qualifying position and bounced back to win the Midwest Region before his nice showing in Arizona. This year, he’s already won a qualifier.
Cornwell said his brother, Aaron, introduced him to the sport while on vacation in Michigan, and the low startup costs along with getting to enjoy the outdoors was a perfect fit. He instantly enjoyed it, especially the competitive aspect with family and friends. As his skills grew, the Next Gen Tour was an enticing opportunity.


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Waterfront Hotel located 1 mile from Cedar Point Amusement Park.
In Sandusky, 60 miles from Cleveland. 1.5 mi from Cedar Point Amusement Pk. Airport, Beach, Tourist.

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Rather than leave a smooth face on the wedge of the tusk tenon joint on the sawbuck table, I decided to jazz it up a bit with a carved pattern. The design is very small, only 1.125" in diameter.
A bench hook, a piece of scrapwood, and a nail kept the wedge from moving while I carved the design.
Chip carvers would reach for a carving knife to make this pattern, but I fare better with lettercarving techniques. I used a straight chisel and a gouge with a #3 sweep and made exactly the same cuts I use in lettercarving (here & here). The only difference is I angled the tools at a steeper pitch. A 20º angle just seemed too shallow.
The gouge made all of the concave cuts: the outside wall of the circle and the petal shapes. And the chisel made the other cuts: the inside wall of the circle, which is convex, and the triangles.
To make the triangles, just slide the corner of your chisel into the outer edge of each of the 3 walls, keeping your chisel at an angle, around 60º, and push it down to the middle of the triangle—the point at which all three walls meet.
Finally, a chisel and block plane were used to chamfer the sharp edges of the wedge.
You can see in the close-up that the final design is far from perfect, in fact, my gouge slipped outside the circle a few times. Hopefully no one will inspect it that closely, but if they do, I'll just tell them I was trying to be authentic!

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To provide expertise and services in procurement, storage and supply of goods and services for the Secretariat.
Perform functions of Procurement Management Unit as stipulated in Para 35 of Public Procurement Act No. 21 of 2004.


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Our role is to provide safe and reliable water and wastewater services at best value for our customers.
A key advantage, and one of the reasons our customer pricing is well below the international average, is that we do not operate to make a profit. We do not receive any funding from Auckland Council or the Government, nor do we pay a dividend to Auckland Council. Our focus is, and will always be, to run our operations cost-effectively and deliver value for money through our services.
All of the money we receive from our customers goes into operating, maintaining and expanding our infrastructure. Any difference is financed through borrowing.
At present, we serve 1.5 million Aucklanders, and over the next 30 years, this figure is forecast to grow by another one million people. We align our work with Auckland Council’s development priorities – this means our projects are being implemented where and when they will be needed most.
Over the next 10 years, we’re investing $5.8 billion in upgrading and expanding our infrastructure – $1.9 billion for water and $3.6 billion for wastewater.
However, Auckland is growing fast, so the financial challenge is to fund operational expenditure and expensive, long-life infrastructure while also maintaining service affordability.
To maintain affordability and to enable a smoother and more predictable future price path, we plan funding 30 to 50 years ahead for major pieces of infrastructure, strive to achieve ongoing cost efficiencies, and borrow conservatively.
As outlined in Auckland Council’s 2018–2028 10-year budget, our long-term price increases are: for water, an average of 2.5 per cent per annum, and for wastewater, an average of 3.3 per cent per annum (note there is a greater capital works programme for wastewater over the next decade).
Everything in our sights is budgeted for.
The cost of the Central Interceptor for example, included in Watercare’s asset management plan since at least 2010, is already built into the price path.
In anticipation of increased total water demand from a growing population, we are already searching for additional supply, while also encouraging water efficiency. This would enable us to delay investment in new water infrastructure.
With the likely impact of changing weather patterns, we are also proactively planning and budgeting for adjustments to our network.
Financially we have tracked more or less as expected this year.
As usual, the weather played its part. A hot summer was largely responsible for the 1.7 per cent increase in revenue (up $10.6 million to $641.6 million), but then some extreme weather events impacted unplanned maintenance which came in at $4 million above budget.
Total Watercare assets grew from $8.95 billion to $10.09 billion.
Net debt increased by $9.2 million during the year, funding the difference between operating cash flows and capital expenditure. The increase in net debt was lower than budget, reflecting better operating cash flows, proceeds from the sale of surplus land and lower capital expenditure throughout the year.
Looking ahead, we will be continuing our strategy of, essentially, doing more with what we have – seeking out inherent inefficiencies to maintain affordability and delivering more for less.
"To maintain affordability and to enable a smoother price path, we plan funding 30 to 50 years ahead..."

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A luxury stay in Barton awaits you at Burbury Hotel & Apartments. Within just a 15-minute stroll, you'll find popular places like Manuka Oval and Lake Burley Griffin. Highlights at this Art Deco property include 2 restaurants, a full-service spa, and an indoor swimming pool.
You can enjoy an LCD TV with digital channels, and each apartment features free WiFi, an iPod dock, and a coffee/tea maker. Nice touches to enhance your stay include premium bedding, bathrobes, and slippers. A minibar, free newspapers, and a safe are also available.
A day of pampering at Mudd The Spa can include deep-tissue massages, hot stone massages, and body wraps along with aromatherapy and hydrotherapy. The restaurant, Buvette, serves Modern European cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. For a drink, you can stop by the apartment's own bar/lounge. Enjoy the health club and sauna. Business travelers can take advantage of a conference centre and a business centre. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas and laundry facilities. Buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking.
This 4.5-star Capital Hill property is 1.7 km (1.1 mi) from National Gallery of Australia and 4.3 km (2.7 mi) from National Convention Centre.
The Burbury Hotel was well located and the apartment was light and airy. The Kitchen was limited as there was no stove top. The facilities were very good.
Really enjoyed our stay. We would recommend the Burbury.
Quiet area and spacious apartment. Comfortable beds.
Burbury Hotel & Apartments offers its guests a full-service spa, an indoor pool, and a health club. There are 2 restaurants on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi is free in public spaces. You'll find a business centre on site. A sauna, a rooftop terrace, and spa services are also featured at the luxury Burbury Hotel & Apartments. For a fee, parking is available. This Art Deco Barton apartment is smoke free.
Burbury Hotel & Apartments offers 152 forms of air-conditioned accommodation with iPod docking stations and minibars. Beds feature premium bedding. 48-inch LCD televisions come with premium digital channels and pay-per-view films. Rooms have partially open bathrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, a complimentary bathrobe, complimentary slippers and complimentary toiletries. This Barton apartment provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, complimentary newspapers and telephones. Additionally, rooms include a safe and coffee/tea makers. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.
Buvette – This restaurant specialises in Modern European cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch and dinner. Reservations are required.
LiloTang – This restaurant specialises in Japanese cuisine. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
Ostani Restaurant & Bar – This restaurant specialises in international cuisine and serves lunch and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Recreational amenities at the apartment include an indoor pool, a health club and a sauna.


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Great to have such a wonderful group of people to work with, Wilson Chevrolet is a great place if you're looking for a new or used vehicle!
Our goal is to provide top-notch service so we appreciate your kind words about your experience. The whole Wilson Chevrolet service team would like to thank you for coming in and we hope to see you again in the near future.

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Tooth brushing, proper chew toys & treats and routine teeth cleaning are all part of the preventive dental care at Animal Care Clinic. We will also provide thorough exams on youngsters looking for problems with alignment or retained baby teeth that could lead to disease in the future.
Your pets will be treated to the same level of dental hygienic care at ACC that you would get when going to your dentist. Every tooth is hand scaled on all surfaces and cleaned ultrasonically using titanium tips that are safe and effective. A complete oral examination is performed and every tooth is polished. Antibiotics and pain control are provided for every patient. If any abnormalities are detected during the cleaning or examination, we are able to address them immediately – you do not have to make a separate appointment.
Animal Care Clinic has earned the reputation of being the “doggy dentists” of the Central Coast (of course we do kitties too!) We are able to provide a full array of advanced dental care for patients. Surgical tooth extractions are less painful and safer than traditional extraction methods. Our doctors can perform a variety of periodontic procedures and remove oral masses. While we are capable of performing endodontics (root canals), we strongly recommend referral to a board certified veterinary dentist for this procedure.
Most veterinary hospitals in the US are not able to take dental x-rays. We are proud to have been providing dental radiography at Animal Care Clinic since our inception in 1989. This is one of the reasons we are known as the “doggie dentist” of the Central Coast!


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EconCore returns to the TMC exhibition to update the market on its latest innovations in lightweight honeycomb solutions and to listen to the needs of users in transportation. Building on its breakthrough in the transportation sector in North America with Wabash National Corporation licensing its patented production technology EconCore will highlight the benefits of the honeycomb core structure made with weight savings and performance in mind. By combining the honeycomb core with skins such as steel or fiber reinforced composites, solutions are much lighter than conventional alternatives yet with exceptional durability and rigidity. Following the current trend, we see more and more honeycomb-based solutions on the road as time moves forward both in North America and in Europe.
“EconCore brought the honeycomb structure once reserved for high end less cost sensitive domains to the higher volume mass markets and by doing so have furthered the efficient use of nature’s finite resources”, says Tomasz Czarnecki EconCore COO, “for users of the technology and products it is the cost efficiency of the process and the weight savings offered by the honeycomb structure that are the main drivers of success”.EconCore is excited to exhibit at TMC for the second time. “Built on the success of the journey so far, and addressing the increasingly challenging needs of the transportation industry, EconCore is keen to explore market opportunities with leading truck and trailer makers in the US” – adds John Sewell, Business Development Manager at EconCore.
EconCore’s daughter production company based in Germany is moving forward with commercialization of Organosandwich materials, which are sandwich panels having continuous glass fiber reinforced polymer skins bonded to the polypropylene cores in the continuous in-line production process offered by EconCore. These Organosandwich materials attract great interest in the domain of truck bodies with their exceptional performance to weight. Furthermore, next to the advantage that the panels when installed in roofing allow sun light to be transmitted into the cargo space, the ability to mold these thermoplastic based panels into 3D shapes gives additional application possibilities for vehicle and truck body design.
Founded in 2005 in Belgium, EconCore’s origin is in aerospace with the invention of an aerospace engineer who on one hand recognized the value of the honeycomb structure widely used for decades in aerospace and on the other hand applied the high speed, automatic production concepts used in the packaging industry. Since these beginnings EconCore has licensed its ThermHex technology to leading companies across the globe including among others Karton in Europe and Gifu Plastics in Japan for packaging, Renolit in Europe and Fynotej in Mexico for automotive, Wabash National in US for transportation, and Tata Steel in the UK for transportation and building.
Visit us at TMC19 Exhibition in Atlanta March 18-21, booth 3361!

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CityGRID® Manager is the central software module for managing 3D city models in a database system. The data storage is compatible to CityGML in the form of polygonal vector models. In addition, the building models are managed in an editable edge structure, which significantly facilitates revision and makes it possible to refine or update the city model using CAD and GIS data.
Storage of building models as CityGML compatible surface models.
Management of the building structures in the editable CityGRID® edge structure.
The 3D city model database and the CityGRID® Manager functionalities are controlled by the client CityGRID® Administrator. This module covers the basic administrative tasks of the 3D city model, as well as databsse optimisation and cleanup.
Import / export of city and terrain models according to predefined areas or according to known building ID.
Export in the formats CityGRID, CityGML, KMZ, DXF and VRML.
Assignment of aerial images and orthophotos to the 3D city model.
Management of city models in the 3D database (versions, model properties, attributes, address linking, etc.).
Derive an elevation grid for visibility analyzes from the city model.
Automatic tiling of the terrain model according to the orthophoto tiling.
Control of the automatic intersection of overlapping building parts (automatic penetration resolution).
Existing 3D city models can be automatically textured from oriented images using CityGRID® Texturiser. As a result, the attractiveness of the digital city model can be significantly improved with little effort. Oriented aerial photographs can be used for the texturing of roofs and facades, mobile mapping for the high-resolution texturing of street-side facades. CityGRID® Texturiser currently consists of a set of individual routines. A consistent user interface is under development.
Import of aerial images and associated orientation parameters.
Automatic partitioning for better control of automatic processing.
Automatic texturing based on a surface clustering in order to guarantee a harmonious overall impression of the building texture.
Optional visibility analysis to minimise the mismapping of neighboring buildings.
Fast calculation through efficient storage management.
Parallelization of texturing process by utlisation of several work stations.
Optional packing of textures in atlases.
Many tasks of 3D city modeling can be solved more easily and efficiently in combination with the existing GIS. With the help of the CityGRID® FME interface, our software modules can be optimally linked to the customer's existing system environment. The CityGRID® FME interface expands the functional scope of FME by a reader / writer for CityGRID® data and enables the full import and export. Furthermore, some Transformers are added, which allow specific tasks of 3D city modeling. On the basis of the CityGRID® FME interface, customer-specific workspaces can be created for automising recurring 3D data processing tasks.
Reader / Writer for the loss-free import / export of CityGRID® data in all current GIS and CAD formats and CityGML.
3D snapper with special 3D / 2D snapping behavior as well as recognition and securing of arc elements.
3D Polygon Dissolver to optimally deal with roof surfaces.
CityGRID® Modeler is the tool for 3D editing of building models. Thanks to its powerful editing and repair functions, modeling tasks, which are not automatically executable, can be done quickly in an interactive manner. With CityGRID® Modeler you can create 3D city models from roof lines and surfaces. Existing city models can be efficiently textured, refined and updated.
3D Studio Max (however, you do not need 3D Studio prior knowledge for working with CityGRID® Modeler).
Semantic editing of buildings, components, roof and facade details.
Graphical selection of the buildings to be edited or selection according to the building ID.
Optionally transparent representation of components for easier visual quality check.
Efficient correction and modification of the building geometry.
Completion of LOD 3 building details (roof superstructures, roof terraces, etc.).
Creation of roof overhangs, individually for each facade or automatically according to existing footprints.
Simple modeling of throughways, superstructures and oriels, also with the help of existing surveying data.
Assembly of components or separation of buildings into different components.
Automatic resolution of penetrations between adjacent components.
Intelligent surface generation with automatic correction of the surface normals.
Automatic consistency control and quality assurance (eg with regard to water tightness).
Interactive texturing from photographic hand-held pictures.
Easily editing of the terrain model.
Export in the formats CityGRID®, CityGML, DXF and VRML.
Semiautomatic facade texturing from mobile mapping recordings: After selecting a facade, CityGRID® Modeler proposes the texturing from the mobile mapping recording position, which provides the best viewing angle. However, it is possible that an obstacle, such as a truck, is depicted in this photograph. Therefore, the preview images are displayed from all other recording positions on which the selected facade is visible. If there are fewer or no visual obstacles in one of these shooting positions, this image can be used for the automatic texturing of the facade with a mouse click.
for the fast initial texturing of selected street-side facades.
An important application for digital city models is the automatic generation of analogue models by 3D printing. These haptic models are still in demand in planning processes and are particularly used in architectural competitions. With CityGRID® Solid, a tool was developed that significantly simplifies generation of print files from city model data. By providing an area of interest, this CityGRID® module prepares the city model for 3D printing fully automatically.
Flexible selection of the area to be printed via a polygonal selection.
Check for water tightness and correction for detected defects.
Output in the file formats 3MF, STL or OBJ.
Optional consideration of texture information.
Optional preparation of a terrain model stepped according to countour lines.
Automatic tiling in submodels according to the size of the printer.
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Revision Breast Augmentation: What Causes Rippling?
One of the fairly common aesthetic issues that can diminish the results of your breast augmentation procedure is rippling. Patients who are experiencing implant rippling will notice a wavy pattern on their skin, typically around the outer area of the breast or on the inner side of the breast near the cleavage.
Implant rippling most commonly occurs in saline implants. Rippling may occur if the implant has been under or overfilled with saline. In some cases, rippling occurs because the patient wants an implant size that is too large for their body and that stretches and strains the breast skin.
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Our board-certified plastic surgeons at The Center for Cosmetic Surgery can address implant rippling using revision breast augmentation surgery. With the help of this procedure, your breast skin can once again be smooth and attractive. Contact us today to schedule a consultation.


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This is an inspiring personal account by Sir Richard Branson about his 'Business' journey which, I believe, should be a recommended reading to all the people who have done their MBAs, have tried and failed getting into a MBA institute and even those who have not tried this route to learn art and science of entrepreneurship.
The book is very easy to read and peppered with interesting anecdotes that the author brings to demonstrate his points and principles. The tone of the entire book is very engaging and not at all intimidating. If one were to go through the mind boggling accomplishments of the author in his career spanning 40 years, it would be natural to consider it almost impossible what he has achieved in his lifetime setting up 200 companies in over 30 countries in the Virgin Group. We might be tempted to treat this phenomenon as an exception, which ordinary mortals cannot aspire to achieve. This book is his attempt at demystifying the track record and distilling the principles that he has naturally followed.
It is a very interesting business story that is quite inspiring. We can learn lessons from his wisdom that tells us.


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In 2015, car sales in the EU rose to 13,713,526 pcs, i.e. 9.3 per cent compared with the previous year. The EU market has been showing growth for the 28th consecutive month, and in December of the last year it amounted to 16.6%, the European Automobile Manufacturers' Association reports.
In December 2015, the car market in the EU showed a significant recovery (+16.6%) and reached 1,109 927 pcs. In almost all countries (except Ireland) markets showed growth.
On the whole, the number of vehicle registrations increased by 9.3% up to the total of 13,713,526 pcs in 2015. However, this result is about the same level as in the year 2010, when the car market began to recover after the economic crisis. That is, despite the positive trend in absolute terms, sales volumes still remain low.
Spain – 1,034,232 pcs (+20,9%).
The most significant growth compared with the last year showed the markets of Ireland: + 29.8% (124,945 cars sold in the year 2015), Cyprus: +25% (10,344 pcs), Portugal: +25% (178,496 pcs), the Czech Republic: +20% (230,857 pcs) and Spain: +25% (1,034,232pcs).
Among the European manufacturers in the European Union in 2015 year the leader was VW Group (the manufacturer of Volkswagen, Audi, Seat, Skoda, Bentley, Bugatti, Lamborghini, Porsche, Ducati), which accounted for 24.6% of the market. Its sales reached 3,377,799 pcs (+6.1%).
Second place was taken by PSA Group (10,6% of the market), which includes such makes as Peugeot, Citroen and DS. The Group sold 1,488,819 cars in the past year (+6.2%). On third place is Renault Group (Renault and Dacia, 9,7% of the market) – 1,334,556 cars manufactured (+9,2%). The top 5 also includes European Ford (7,3% of the market) – 999,224 pcs (+8,6%) and Opel Group (Opel/Vauxhall, Chevrolet etc., 6,8% of the market) — 928,712 pcs (+2,4%).


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At 3am on June 24, the alarm of one of JP Morgan’s most senior London bankers rang loudly. Vis Raghavan, deputy chief executive and head of banking for JP Morgan’s EMEA division, had set it just in case Britain had made what many bankers believed would be an unthinkable decision to leave the European Union. Within the hour, it became clear that what had seemed impossible just a day ago, was now a certainty.
Across the City, bankers on currency trading desks were mobilised to deal with the huge swings in sterling. But a few floors above them, teams of M&A bankers were fielding calls from anxious clients wanting to postpone any further deal work.


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A child's preschool teacher can make a lasting impact on that child's future.
All faculty at MLK Montessori School are highly trained and experienced with childhood education. The majority hold college degrees. Each Classroom Lead Teacher is Montessori trained at the preschool age level. All faculty participate regularly in professional development.
My name is Ms. Quay. I am the co teacher in Room 102. I have worked with preschool children since 2001, and I've taught at MLK Montessori since 2013. I finished my CDA (Child Development Associate Credential) in 2015. I like pets, spending time with my family, and music.
My name is Miss Robin. I am the teacher in Room 105 and the head teacher at MLK. I have worked with preschool children since 1995, and I started at MLK Montessori in 2005. I graduated from Ball State University in 1990 with a bachelor’s degree in Education, and I completed my Montessori training in 2008. I love spending time with my family, ballroom dancing, animals, butterflies, and exploring scientific concepts.
My name is Ms. Stephany. I am the co teacher in room 104. I graduated from Ivy Tech Community College in May 2018 with my Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. In the fall, I will be starting classes at Purdue University Fort Wayne to obtain my Bachelor’s Degree in the same field. I have been working with children since I was 12 years old. Serving in the children’s ministry at my church helped me to recognize my gift as a teacher. Since 2014, I have worked professionally with children. When I am not pursuing higher education, or working in the classroom, I enjoy a great many activities. My favorite activity is spending time with my Blue Heeler pup named Hulk. I also enjoy knitting, reading, and exploring nature.
My name is Ms. Julia. I am the co teacher in room 102. I am mother of 2 children and have 4 grandchildren. I started working with youth in 1988. I have been working for MLK since 2014. It is my belief that Martin Luther King Montessori is an exceptional learning environment. My passion is teaching, inspiring, and challenging children to love learning. I am a life learner myself, and I am currently working toward my Child Development degree and Montessori training. In addition, I am bilingual and my specialty is teaching Spanish. My hobbies include traveling, dancing, and swimming.
My name is Melanie. I am the co teacher in room 103. I graduated from Ball State University with a degree in Elementary Education. I completed my student teaching in a Reggio Emilia classroom. I have worked with children since I was in high school and was previously a lead preschool teacher. This will be my first year at MLK. Outside of school, I enjoy spending time with my son and family. I love reading, being outside, and exploring our community.
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Provide exciting and engaging entertainment at your child’s Upsherin. Clowns.com offers incredible party packages for Upsherin parties in New York. Our entertainers will bring a range of activities and excitement to parties in the Bronx, Brooklyn, Manhattan, Staten Island, Queens, Westchester, and Long Island. Let our clowns, magicians, and costumed characters delight your guests with face painting, balloon twisting, songs and games, and temporary tattoos.
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This workshop for middle-school girls teaches them the basics of cyber safety and cybersecurity, with an emphasis on how to keep personal information secure online.
MC2 and the National Cyberwatch K-12 Division hosted hundreds of middle school girls at UMD for an interactive day where participants helped solve a simulated case of identity theft and learn about many exciting career options in cybersecurity.
In this five day camp, rising 7th- and 8th-grade girls learn programming, computer forensics, cryptography, and more.
This week-long camp for 9th and 10th grade girls allows students to learn cyber forensics techniques, work with industrial programming languages, explore vulnerabilities, and more.
During this seven day residential camp, rising 11th and 12th grade boys and girls learn and apply their skills in intermediate networking, programming, hacking, and more while learning about the careers in cybersecurity and cybersecurity options at the University of Maryland.


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This book is part of the O'Reilly series of definitive guides to web authoring, and covers CSS1 with an overview of CSS2. Cascading style sheets are a method of specifying how your HTML document should look - removing the need to put presentational markup within the document itself. For instance instead of using <font> tags to specify the colour of an H1 heading, you use a rule in the syle sheet to specify the colour. This is then applied to every H1 in any document which uses that style sheet, rather than having to specify every one individually. Obviously this makes life easier when changing things!
It starts from basics, assuming you know nothing about cascading style sheets, which was useful for me as I did indeed know nothing about them. The book is very clearly written and not only explains what is supposed to happen but also explains some of the problems in the current (at time of writing) browser implementations. Where possible it gives work arounds for bugs in the different browsers. In the Preface it states that all you need to understand the book is a decent knowledge of HTML 4.0, however my knowledge of HTML was pretty much limited to what I have used in LJ and I only needed to ask a few questions (like "What's a <DIV>?") to understand, everything else could be worked out from context.
It was a well-written book, useful as both a tutorial and a reference.
My only gripe is that it could do with an update regarding the CSS support in more recent browser releases, although the details it includes are a good starting point.
I've never read the book, but I know Eric Meyer's a smart guy who explains himself well... I had several conversations with him on USENET a few years back.
I tend to use the O'Reilly books for reference material and so far have not found a better series.


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Janine Horak has always maintained an interest in the visual arts. Her love affair began as a child and has continued into a professional career. She studied both business and art in university, and although she mostly “paints” with pixels, Janine continues to paint and illustrate with traditional media.
Janine’s style is characterized by a bold and often unique interpretation of color.
Janine’s style is characterized by a bold and often unique interpretation of color. A strong impressionist influence is evidenced in her painterly technique and interpretation of light. Janine is currently exploring abstract concepts and luscious texture. She prefers painting with oils as she feels this medium best captures her passion on canvas.
Janine was born and raised in South Africa, but immigrated to the USA in 1994. She lives in Seattle, Washington and calls the Northwest her home.


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Yesterday morning hubby called to let me know that a volcano erupted in the Philippines. He asked if I've heard/read about it already. Not really. It seems that if there's any big news about the Philippines, he is always the one to read about it first...then he'd let me know so I can read more about it. Ironic, eh?
But that's not the 'irony' I'm talking about here now.
As soon as he got home last night, he asked me if I contacted any of my relatives back home to see how they're doing. Ummm...nope. First, it was night time there when I/we learned about the eruption. Second, I didn't think they're affected since they are quite far from the location of the eruption....hundreds of miles. I still called though just because. I got a hold of my nephew-in-law.
I asked him if they're affected by the eruption? His reply? A volcano erupted here? LOL....yep, he wasn't even aware. I couldn't blame him though because he just came home from an overnight shift at work. My niece on the other hand knows about it but they're not concerned about it simply because of the distance. So instead of talking about the volcano, we ended up chatting about other things.
Hi Mommy J. I'm from Irosin, Sorsogon, few kilometers away from that volcano. I panicked yesterday when i heard the news. affected sila, pinauwi mga studyante, pero wala naman nasaktan.Salamat sa Diyos!
What?? Mas may alam pa sa 'pinas ung Merkano kaysa sa Pinay? ha ha ha.. Katuwa naman si M 'no? Concerned talaga sya sa bayan err.. sa family mo. Tapos wala lang pala yung wino-worry nya.Lol! Actually, di nga talaga ganun ka-pansin yung Mt Bulusan explosion eh. Not surprising why your siblings here don't know about it. Dami kasing bigger news kesa dun. Baka yung Hot Air Balloon Fest alam nila. he he..
Mukhang busy ah. Dami ba work? Relak lang! Ingat!


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Relax, unwind, breathe deep, as the delicious, calming blend of lemongrass and cedarwood works its fragrant magic on your room and your head space.
As the sweet exotic fragrance calms the mind, feel yourself sidestepping into a more peaceful slow lane. Breathe in and relax as the day's stresses simply melt away. This reed diffuser is made using a completely natural diffuser base, and essential oils only. Its fragrance is natural, gentle and lasting. Presented in traditional apothecary style glass, featuring our trademark illustrations, it’s a handsome jar for your front door, your guest room or anywhere you want to add a gentle welcoming touch. "Made with love, from nature, in our factory in Ireland."
A solvent is used that is made from a renewable source. With excellent solubilising power, low evaporation rate and low odor, this is the best diffuser base we have found. Scented with essential oils and essential oil distillates.