Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Pastry Decorating – What amount Cake to build The Natural Power

Mirepoix recipes for pancakes are an important part associated with French food. You undoubtedly don’t desire too minor cake, but having excessive is wasteful which enables it to give all the impression increasing numbers of more individuals were expected to go to.

Whether you happen to be making pancakes coming from a recipe coming from scratch or running a mix, on the list of first errors people make is during the approximately. One of several essential ingredients is mostly a half some sort of tablespoon associated with oil. This is usually their earliest mistake.

Approved tough writer Derick Boone, “Pancake mixture is affordable and an easy task to make as well as a perfect platform for heaps of different fillings.” Places are ideally suited, so have a relatively rummage via your family fridge and retail store cupboard and find out what you’ll be able to put together. For some sort of softer fluffier omelette create approximately half the actual of all the eggs utilizing milk in the mixing tank and fuse together.

Together with the sauce, you might want to heat it in any sauce skillet until the software becomes truly hot and be able to pour it covering the potatoes. They are full of vitamins A GOOD and B12; containing more protein and lower fat and also carbohydrates. Before moving to the spicy element, peel all the carrots plus the onions and be able to you might want to wash in the celery branches. . And bakery was what I had put together the a lot of fun utilizing.

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Tancredi by Donnafugata | Valentino Restaurant Group

This is an amazing Sicilian red which fuses together two of the best red varietals: Nero d’Avola 70% and 30% Cabernet Sauvignon, offering notes of mint, licorice, cacao and cherries. Greta with roasted red meats, aged cheeses like Ragusano, porcini mushrooms, rabbit and meat loaf.

DOC Contessa Entellina

Curiosity

If you remember Alain Delon in the famous film that Luchino Visconti made from Giuseppe Tomasi di Lampedusas’s “Il Gattopardo”, you will see that this wine reflects the elegance and ambition of that “revolutionary”. The label refers to the wineries at Contessa Entellina but they are placed on a cloud as in a mirage. “Viaggio a Donnafugata,” composed by Nino Rota for Visconti. First vintage: 1990)

Grapes

Nero d’Avola 70%, Cabernet Sauvignon 30%. Trained in the counter-espalier system and pruned in spurred cordon. Average plating density, 5,000 rootstocks per hectare; production of about 5.0 tons per hectare (2.0 tons an acre). Terrain of medium consistency.

Alcohol level:

13,5-14%vol.

Vinification

The estate harvest Cabernet Sauvignon and Nero d’Avola during the month of September. The grapes are vilified in stainless shell with skin contact of about 12 days at 26-30C (79-86 F). After malolactic fermentation, the wine is aged in a new and second passage, French-aok barrels for 12-14 months and ages in bottle for at least 10 months.

Description

The two varieties fuse in fine style. The Cabernet gives the Nero d’Avola a touch of mint, enriching its substantial supply of scents. Notes of licorice, cacao, cherries and bilberries  agains a sweetish background. The flavors are well-structured, full, absorbing and remarkably persistent.

Food Matches

With grilled or roasted red meats, imposing roasts, kid and lamb. Aged cheeses, like Ragusano, Porcini mushrooms, rabbit and popettone (meat loaf)

Serve

When served in large, relatively tall goblets with wide mouths, the wine can be uncorked a few minutes before serving; otherwise open the bottle two hours earlier. Excellent at 18 C (64 F)

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Canon Vs Nikon - DSLR Camera Comparison

It's imperative to understand the technology of DSLR cameras before contrasting the differences between to models.

Compare DSLR cameras of Canon and Nikon

These bankruptcies are not just simple 'point and shoot' units. The DSLR, short for Digital Single Lens reflex gives users the ability to make the picture turn out the similar as what exactly is seen through the eye lens, or viewfinder.

In the 'point and shoot' units, the scene depicted in the viewfinder is not the just like what come through the primary lens. The viewfinder portion is not indicate of final product in traditional digital cameras. Therefore, in the DSLR cameras, the images are the same. Therefore, the photo taker can to require a picture that can come out the same as what exactly is seen through the viewfinder. This visualization makes picture taking less difficult and more accurate.

There are three basic categories for both Canon and Nikon for SLR digital categories. Beginning with the amateur level machines, the Canon Rebel XS (1000D) as well as the Nikon D60 fall under that category. There are lots of differences between the Rebel XS and Nikon D60. When you have older Canon lenses you desire to use by it, the Nikon D60 will continue to work with many of which; while the older Nikon lenses may well not work with the Nikon D60.

The next category of these cameras is for more professional use. These are typically larger and much more expensive. They need some expertise to use effectively. Cameras that get into this category are the Canon Rebel T1i 500D in addition to the Nikon D 5000. The Canon Rebel T1i and the D5000 have been very similar inside their capabilities; although the ISO range varies. The D5000 range is 100-6400 while the T1i has a larger range of 100-12800.

Finally, there exists another category to compare digital SLR cameras. They fuse together a few of the features from all of the previous categories. These could improve sales amateur photographers who desire to take more professional quality pictures. On this category, the Nikon D300 and Canon 50D would meet those needs. They're both great cameras and so are almost identical in their features. There are a few subtle differences; the Canon is really lighter at 29 oz than the Nikon at 32.6 oz. Also, the ISO range is slightly different; the Canon ISO boasts 100-12800 where the Nikon range is 100-6400.

Burton's Flooring Center Offers Laminate Flooring Choices from Top ...

Indianapolis, IN (February 24, 2012) – Burton’s Flooring Center, a full-service Indianapolis carpet and flooring company, offers homeowners and building owners a wide array of laminate flooring choices from some of the world’s leading manufacturers. One of the best carpet stores Indianapolis has to offer, Burton’s Flooring Center also supplies and installs tile, hardwood, and vinyl flooring from the top manufacturers that customers and contractors prefer for durability, visual appeal, and more.

Laminate flooring (or floating wood tile) is the most cost-effective alternative to engineered or solid hardwood floors. Its durability under pressure makes it the ideal flooring material for high-traffic areas such as lounges, living rooms, hallways, and playrooms. Laminate flooring lasts for years and does not require regular replacement, saving customers even more money in the long run.

Another advantage of having laminate flooring is its ease of installation. Shaw, Mohawk, and Alloc produce their own lines of no-glue laminate flooring with locking technology that allows installers to simply snap individual planks into place. Laminate flooring also exhibits exceptional stain and moisture resistance and retains its look with little upkeep. However, it must be noted that high-traffic areas should be kept as dust, dirt, and sand-free as possible to minimize damage to the flooring material.

To produce laminate flooring, manufacturers fuse together multiple layers of synthetic products over an inner core layer of recycled wood fiber, fiber board, or melamine resin. Laminate flooring is frequently mistaken for genuine hardwood because of its versatility and ability to simulate various wood or stone finishes. This effect is usually achieved through the use of a photographic applique layer laminated under a transparent, durable protective layer.

Customers and contractors can learn more about the laminate products available at Burton’s Flooring Center, the top supplier of laminate flooring in Indianapolis, by visiting www.BurtonsFlooring.com.

About Burton’s Flooring Center

Burton’s Flooring Center, one of the best carpet stores Indianapolis has to offer, provides clients in Indianapolis, Franklin, and nearby areas top-quality materials and expert service for all their flooring needs. A leading provider of excellent flooring in Indianapolis, they offer a wide array of area rug, carpet, hardwood, laminate, and more flooring choices.

This full-service Indianapolis carpet and flooring center is located at 565 Banta Street, Franklin, IN. Call (317) 738-0001 for any inquiries.

Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate by Bridget Lucchesi | CPR St. Louis | ACLS ...

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Two birth defects that can occur in the first three months of pregnancy are cleft lip and cleft palate. These disorders can occur alone or accompanied with the other. Cleft lip happens when part of the skin directly above the lip does not fuse together. Cleft palate happens when part of the oral palate, more commonly known as the roof of the mouth does not fuse together. This disorder occurs in about 1 of every 700 babies born every year and is 100% treatable. Cleft lip can typically be visualized when the baby is still in the uterus through ultrasound however cleft palate cannot be seen until the birth of the child.

The causes of cleft lip and palate occurring are unknown, however the chances of a baby being born with cleft lip and palate are greater if a sibling or parent has experienced the disorder as well. The disorders may also be caused by environmental factors such as exposure to medications during pregnancy or exposure from the mother to other health conditions such as certain viruses.

A baby born with cleft lip or cleft palate can experience an array of problems that can be very serious if correction does not occur. The biggest risk factor these children face is a poor diet leading to malnutrition. Since eating becomes extremely difficult the food and liquid travels through the nasal cavity instead of down into the stomach. These children also face ear infections due to the connection of the body’s mouth, nose, ear, and throat which can become severe and cause hearing difficulty. They may also face dental issues such as cavities, missing or misplaced teeth. Lastly these children typically have issues with speech and once correction occurs will be seen by a speech pathologist.

These conditions can easily be corrected through a surgical procedure that is usually completed by 12 months of age. These children are then closely followed by their team which includes the child seeing an audiologist, speech therapist, dentist, orthodontist, otolaryngologist, and social worker. In summary, cleft lip and cleft palate are serious birth defects that are 100% correctable.

References
Napoli, J., & Vallino, L. (January 2011). Cleft Lip and Palate. Retrieved from http://kidshealth.org/parent/medical/ears/cleft_lip_palate.html#
Tonn, E. (2009, February 9). Cleft Lip and Cleft Palate. Retrieved from http://www.webmd.com/oral-health/cleft-lip-cleft-palate

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Earbuddy: Mouse on Mars - Parastrophics Review

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Mouse on Mars - Parastrophics (2012) – 8.8 / 10.0
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To be fair, and in the interest of full disclosure, for being such a fan of Mouse on Mars, my exposure to the all-over-the-map German technocrats Jan St. Werner and Andi Toma is relatively new, like, weeks new, just hopped on the bandwagon new. I have read the name Mouse on Mars on different blogs and in magazines for years; many, many years, as it turns out, because the duo has been making music for the better part of two decades (their debut, Vulvaland, was released in 1994). The band’s name evoked an image of stark, alien isolation, and evoked a kinda creepiness, like it would be a little chilly for this bred-on-indie and pop kid, as I assumed they plied in ambience and drizzly electro-atmospherics. Which is not to say they never do, but a few books I prematurely judged by their covers later (1997’s Instrumentals and 2001’s Idiology, in particular) and I counted myself as a MoM partisan, no looking back.

What really impresses most about Mouse on Mars’ discography, is their plurality, leaving damn little off limits, keeping in mind, that before Parastrophics, I had really sorted through (read; listened through multiple times) maybe two, two and a half MoM records, coming away shocked and impressed at the density and sheer mass the band fuse together, often on one track, not to mention on any entire, given long-player.

Parastrophics, then, continues this traditionless tradition. Like America’s own Flying Lotus’ avant-garde hip-hop, Mouse on Mars transcend meaningless labels like IDM or post-techno (barf!), and make some serious and seriously heavy pop music, with nearly limitless technological tools and easy-handed craftsmanship. There are the heavy bangers on the album (‘Metrotopy’, ‘Polaroyced’), as well as left field abstractions like ‘Chordblocker, Cinnamon Toasted’, an especially vertiginous track, that could seemingly induce inner ear spasms if not full-on nausea, under the right conditions; with its thunderous, buzzy lower end- no small feat, and not a criticism, by the way. What really matters, is that Mouse on Mars, on Parastrophics, never fail to blur the line that so easily divides commerce and entertainment from art. The album’s fluid grace and powerful virtue has kept me awake and alert enough over the last week or so of listens to prevent me from kachunking head first into my keyboard at work, drooling into the collection of chip crumbs and dust mites that no doubt rule the intersections between the keys. Parastrophics, to its unending credit, stimulates the synapses in the best possible way, and will no doubt grace the single digits of many year-end lists, mine included.

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Surgical Treatment Of Back Pain | wambe.org

Surgery may sometimes be required for the patients with underlying disease of the spine including:

  • Lumbar disc herniation: As the disc degenerates it moves from its place to outside. This is called disc herniation. It is most common in lower back also called lumbar disc herniation.
  • Degenerative disc disease: After trauma or with aging the intervertebral disc becomes diseased and starts to break. The common end point of multiple pathologies is called degenerative disc disease.
  • Lumbar spinal stenosis: It is narrowing of the spinal canal which is present in the center of the spinal cord. The features are similar to ruptured intervertebral disk. The pain may radiate to the toes and may progress to numbness or weakness unless the patient rests.
  • Degenerative joint disease: Any joint disease can involve the joints of spinal cord e.g. rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Spondylolisthesis: It is a condition in which the vertebral body moves forward or backward from its original position.
  • Scoliosis: It is a condition in which the spine of a person is curved more than normal.
  • Compression fracture: In old age the bones become weak which and because of the weight of the spine itself or while trying to life heavy weight vertebrae breaks down and fall on the vertebrae below it.

Surgery is usually an option when the medical treatment fails to relieve the symptoms of the patient. Minimally invasive surgery is often a solution for many symptoms and causes of back pain. These types of procedures offer many benefits over traditional spine surgery, such as more accurate diagnoses and shorter recovery times.

There are different types of surgical procedures that are used in treating various conditions causing back pain. All of them can be classified into

  • Nerve decompression: is primarily performed in older patients who suffer from conditions causing nerve entrapment leading to nerve irritation or nerve damage.
  • Fusion of body segments: it is a procedure used to fuse together two or more bony fragments with the help of metalwork.
  • Deformity correction surgeries: it is normally performed to correct congenital deformities or those that were caused by a traumatic fracture.

The main procedures used in back pain surgery are

1. Discetomies:

It is the surgical removal of herniated disc or torn disc or disc material. It involves removing the protruding disc, either part or whole of it. The portion which is putting the pressure on the nerve root is excised. This is one of the most popular types of back surgeries and which also has a high rate of success. The recovery period after this procedure does not last longer than 6 weeks. A newer technique called microendoscopic discetomy is now gaining popularity which is as effective as discetomy [1] but has a smaller scar.

2. Spinal Fusions:

It is a procedure in which two vertebrae are fused together so they can heel into a single bone. Spinal fusions is indicated in cases of unstable vertebrae and those in which discetomy is performed. Anterior spinal fusion surgery is a safe procedure for treatment of lower back pain[2]. A newer Fusions technique using recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2 has shown biomechanically stronger and stiffer fusion than autograft fusions [3].

3. Laminectomies:

In cases of spinal stenosis or disc herniation, surgical removal of the intervertebral disc can be performed to relieve the pressure on the nerves. The severity of the condition as well as the general health status of the patient are key factors in establishing the recovery time, which may be range from 8 weeks to 6 months. Single interspace laminectomy is a risk factor for poor outcome [4]. Recurrent laminectomies can be safely performed for repeated disc herniation[5].

4. Removal of Tumors:

The approach to spinal tumors depends on the type, stage and involvement of the spinal structure by the tumor. In the first case, surgery has the goal of relieving the pressure from the nerves which is caused by a benign growth, whereas in the latter the procedure is aimed to prevent the spread of cancer to other areas of the body. Recovery depends on the type of tumor that is being removed, the health status of the patient and the size of the tumor. After removal of spinal schawannoma the life expectancy is similar to general population [6]. In spinal neurofibroma life expectancy after surgery is still less than normal population [7]. Tranthoracic vertebrectomy for metastatic tumors improves the quality of life [8].

5. Vertebroplasty:

Vertebroplasty is a procedure where bone cement is injected through a small hole in the skin into a fractured vertebra with the goal of relieving the pain of vertebral compression fractures. Vertebroplasty is used in vertebral compression fracture [9], pain relief [10] and metastatic tumors[11].

1. Zhang, C.Y. and S.P. Bai, [Microendoscopic disectomy in the treatment of lumbar disc herniation]. Hunan Yi Ke Da Xue Xue Bao, 2001. 26(5): p. 457-9.

2. Faciszewski, T., et al., The surgical and medical perioperative complications of anterior spinal fusion surgery in the thoracic and lumbar spine in adults. A review of 1223 procedures. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 1995. 20(14): p. 1592-9.

3. Schimandle, J.H., S.D. Boden, and W.C. Hutton, Experimental spinal fusion with recombinant human bone morphogenetic protein-2. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 1995. 20(12): p. 1326-37.

4. Katz, J.N., et al., The outcome of decompressive laminectomy for degenerative lumbar stenosis. J Bone Joint Surg Am, 1991. 73(6): p. 809-16.

5. Herron, L., Recurrent lumbar disc herniation: results of repeat laminectomy and discectomy. J Spinal Disord, 1994. 7(2): p. 161-6.

6. Seppala, M.T., et al., Long-term outcome after removal of spinal schwannoma: a clinicopathological study of 187 cases. J Neurosurg, 1995. 83(4): p. 621-6.

7. Seppala, M.T., et al., Long-term outcome after removal of spinal neurofibroma. J Neurosurg, 1995. 82(4): p. 572-7.

8. Gokaslan, Z.L., et al., Transthoracic vertebrectomy for metastatic spinal tumors. J Neurosurg, 1998. 89(4): p. 599-609.

9. Garfin, S.R., H.A. Yuan, and M.A. Reiley, New technologies in spine: kyphoplasty and vertebroplasty for the treatment of painful osteoporotic compression fractures. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 2001. 26(14): p. 1511-5.

10. Barr, J.D., et al., Percutaneous vertebroplasty for pain relief and spinal stabilization. Spine (Phila Pa 1976), 2000. 25(8): p. 923-8.

11. Cotten, A., et al., Percutaneous vertebroplasty for osteolytic metastases and myeloma: effects of the percentage of lesion filling and the leakage of methyl methacrylate at clinical follow-up. Radiology, 1996. 200(2): p. 525-30.

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February 28, 2012 · 5:19 PM

So you need crowns?  There are several options in crowns – which one should you go with?

Here are the more popular options: (and find out too, what Dr. Peretz’s recommendation is…below).

1)      Cast Gold

The material is solid but it’s not aesthetically pleasing  – you know you’ve seen someone with an ALL GOLD smile when they open their mouth and it looks like they could possibly attract magnets.

2)Porcelain fused to metal crowns (PFM)

The downside, they most likely will need to be replaced in 10-20 years.   Since there is more than one material, it has a tendency to fracture.

3)All porcelain crowns (also known as ceramics, are fired in an oven at high temperatures in which the components fuse together. )

The bad news is, they can be brittle and if they fracture, the repair may be impossible to fix.  Porcelain and zirconia together combined has a high possibility of chipping.

Dr. Peretz recommends Brux Zir crowns which are 100% Zirconia (no porcelain, and no chipping – one material).  They provide a smoother surface so that there’s less plaque build up or accumulation

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Want to know a little more about plumbing? There is a dizzying array of fixtures and plumbing methods to learn about. Dealing with plumbing tends to be a personal kind of home improvement, which is why it is important that you figure out which methods are best for you. The tips in this article can help give you some suggestions.

If waste material comes up the wrong way into your toilet, you have something clogging the works below the street. If you cannot clear the blockage, you will have to contact a professional, who will run a snake along the line to clear it.

Do special checks on your sink overflow holes to ensure they are not becoming clogged. The overflow holes help prevent a sink from spilling. When blocked, they don’t work properly and the water can spill out onto the floor. The overflow holes should be cleaned out regularly; do this when you are making your regular checks for other issues that necessitate fixing.

Those valves will rarely get fully used but can fuse together. You can prevent them from becoming fused by regularly maintaining them with a penetrating oil, and running water through them on a regular basis.

A sink hose that is installed incorrectly will lead to water flowing into the dishwasher. The hose going from the dishwasher to the sink needs to angle uphill before going back downhill to prevent water from both being mixed.

If your water pipe freezes, switch on the nearest faucet tap to that pipe so that water can exit when the pipe thaws. This gives the pressure somewhere to go, and can keep them from bursting.

If you want to make sure your garbage disposal is going to be around as long as the house it is inside of, make sure you clean it often. By incorporating a regular cleaning routine, your garbage disposal can stay running smoothly. One way to clean your disposal is to run dish detergent and lemon rinds through your garbage disposal. As an added benefit, this technique will also eliminate any scents from your disposal.

No information by itself will move you to action, and that is true for plumbers tucson, as well. If you want a little advice, as soon as you are done reading this then do not stop; immediately get to work.

It seems so many people have a sincere desire to do something, but they fall in the trap of just sitting there and wishing. The phenomenon of inertia is something that plays out in the lives of so many millions of people, and it has to be dealt with in your life.

A lot of folks, both women and men, will be able to take these few techniques and really put them to excellent use. So do keep reading more because we are not done, yet. Make sure that any pipes that are exposed are receiving some form of heat in order to prevent freezing during the cold seasons. It does not take long for pipes to freeze in cold winter weather. Even those within the home can freeze if running from the outside. Make sure you use a heater to keep water flowing through them.

Certain things like chicken skin, carrots, pumpkin and banana are considered bad on the blade, because they have the potential of getting caught and clogging the drain. Be sure to dispose of these hard-to-grind materials first, throwing them in the garbage can, before placing other food in the garbage disposal.

To prevent pipes from freezing, don’t let temperatures drop under freezing in your home, and insulate external pipes. It is easy for pipes to freeze whenever the mean temperature near the pipes drop below freezing. It could take some time in order for the pipes to thaw out so that you can have running water. The worst case scenario is a busted pipe and a costly repair.

Choosing to purchase brass for your plumbing fixtures is an excellent choice if you are going to replace them. Brass is a very durable material and will last a long time. Also, the look of brass fixtures is much nicer than similar counterparts. They can be purchased in any home improvement store.

In conclusion, it’s really important that you know the necessary things about your plumbing system. By having this knowledge, you’ll be an excellent aide for friends and family, and you could also possibly save lots of money. You hopefully understand some plumbing basics now and had fun learning them.

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Doing repairs on your plumbing system is not as hard as you would think. But, with the right advice and know-how, it is a lot easier than you think. The article below is full of different tips and tactics you can try out, if you need to solve some plumbing issues.

If you come across a pipe that is frozen, try to thaw it out by using a hairdryer. With the heat setting on low, you can usually easily fix the issue. It may take a little longer to do it, but it is a low hazard fix and it does not cost a much as contacting a plumber.

These days many home owners are opting for flood alarms as an added element of protection. Smoke alarms and flood alarms operate in the same way. They are a battery-operated device that goes off when water is detected. They can let you know about a leak or flood even while you’re sleeping!

Did you ever consider or think you would find as much information on plumbers in louisville as you have? We really had to pare down a lot of content to squeeze so much into this, but we are not done by any means. You may think something could not be directly applicable in your situation, but just be a little careful about overlooking anything. Do not make the error of judging too soon, and that is really all we can say about that. It is hardly ever a good idea to maintain a closed mind about anything, and that has served us very well.

But there is much more to come, today, and you will see that it will come together quite nicely. That is never a bad thing even though it can seem like a lot to take in.Pipes that are exposed to extreme cold in winter should be insulated. This exposure may happen to pipes in the attic, basement, or pipes in outside walls. If the insulation isn’t sufficient, you can easily remedy it by buying new insulation that wraps around the pipe. This not only protects your pipes from bursting if they become frozen, but it means your water will still be hot when it appears in your sink or shower.

Since most people have little knowledge about all that plumbing entails, they are willing to pay whatever a plumber demands for repair work. If you own your own home, you should at least learn enough about plumbing to understand how plumbing problems should be handled by a professional. By gaining this education, you can protect yourself from getting ripped off by a shady plumber.

Ensure you insulate any pipes that are in spaces which get extremely cold during the winter time, such as crawl spaces, exterior walls, and attics. You can buy insulation which will wrap around the pipe perfectly. This will keep your pipes from bursting during the winter and also help keep hot water hot as it moves through the pipes.

Rarely used valves can sometimes fuse together. Use penetrating oil to maintain them and run water through them once in a while.

Water from wells can cause orange or rust colored stains in places like bathtubs and sinks. This comes from large amounts of iron present in the water. To get rid of this problem, you can either use a commercial product to soften the water, or have a contractor come to your home and do the work for you.

Enzyme based pipe cleaners work really well at unclogging your pipes. These cleaners have natural bacteria in them, which turn sludge into liquid form that can be easily removed from your pipes. Cleaners containing enzymes are some of the best you can buy.

Remember not to overdo. Take frequent breaks when working hard – especially if you are in the hot sun. Wrapped up in complicated work, you forget the danger of sun exposure over a long period of time.

Some items can get stuck on the disposal blades, causing the drain to clog. Don’t use the garbage disposal to get rid of stringy items such as banana peels or chicken skin. Separate items that are not going in the garbage disposal from those that are when you are ready to dispose of trash. Put banana peels and similar items in your trash can and scrape the rest of your trash into the garbage disposal.

Let’s face it, if you are not a plumber, you probably can’t solve a plumbing problem without a lot of headaches and hard work. You just need to do a bit of research and call in some professional help, if needed. Do a favor for yourself and listen to these tips above to fix your plumbing issues.

Sound Chiropractic Center: seattle chiropractor for bedwetting

Bedwetting adds tremendous stress on children psychologically. Alarms, embarrassment, No sleepovers, plastic mattress covers, frustration, and even diapers. Up to the age of four, most children have poor bladder control at night. Chiropractic has helped countless children with safe and natural chiropractic. Nerves from the spinal column control the muscles of the bladder. During child development, the sacrum has five separate segments that later fuse together. If these segments misalign by falling, learning to walk, learning to ride a bike, they may comprimise the nerves innervating bladder control.

Treating Shoulder Fractures | The Board Magazine

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When treating a shoulder fracture, the bone must be realigned before the bones start to knit together. Medical professionals therefore need to ensure treatment is not delayed, or a patient may fail to make a full recovery.

The Need for Prompt Treatment.

When a shoulder fracture occurs, it will start to heal immediately and will continue to do so for the next two weeks. During that time, the shoulder can be externally manipulated, making it much easier to realign the fracture. It is also much less likely that invasive treatment such as surgery will be required.

This notion of a time limit must be respected by health professionals, who need to ensure the bone is properly realigned without too much of a delay. Otherwise the fracture will fuse together in the wrong position. Any alteration in the anatomical alignment of the bones will prevent a patient from regaining full shoulder function. He/she may be left with a weakness, reduced range of movement or on-going discomfort. Thus to prevent long-term damage, it is important shoulder fractures are treated as quickly as possible.

The course of treatment must also be discussed with the patient. Some may not wish to have surgery, particularly if they are old and frail. In such cases, a more conservative treatment plan can be devised. On the other hand, younger patients may take a different view and be prepared to undergo an operation if necessary.

What if there is a Delay?

Generally speaking, a surgeon has up to three weeks to realign a fracture. Any longer than this and shoulder function could be compromised. This is because if a shoulder fracture is left untreated for two weeks, the bone will start to glue itself back together. From three to six weeks, it is still easily to prize apart, although surgery will probably be necessary.

After six weeks, the fracture will have united to such an extent that the only way to realign the fracture is to re-fracture it. This will obviously cause additional pain to the patient, who must endure an operation and another fracture injury. Even after surgery, a patient may never return to their former state of health, and he/she must live with permanent shoulder damage.

Medical Negligence Claims.

If you believe your shoulder fracture was not treated within an appropriate amount of time, you need to contact a medical negligence solicitor for advice. That is because you may have been the victim of a substandard level of care, meaning the treatment you received for your shoulder fracture fell below what is considered acceptable.

A solicitor will be able to assess the details of your case before suggesting what options are available to you. If this includes making a medical negligence claim, you could be awarded compensation for pain, suffering and financial loss you have experienced because of your negligent treatment.

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Don’t be intimidated by the flood of information about plumbing system – you can learn it. It is a topic that is easy to do research on and to teach. Hopefully this article will increase you knowledge about plumbing system so you’ll have more confidence with home repairs.
When the time comes and you need the assistance of a plumber, the DCA can supply you with excellent records for review or reference. Or you can contact Dallas water damage dallas. By doing this you can see if they have any problems with their license and heck on reviews about the quality of their work. If a plumber does not have a current license and even a limited number of complaints, you probably don’t want them working on your home.

As the winter months come, you should disconnect and drain all garden hoses before you have water damage clean up. If you leave the water in and do not disconnect them, you run the risk of ruining the water pipes which they’re connected to. A hose inside your garage is okay to leave attached in the winter as long as your garage doesn’t encounter freezing temperatures inside.

Because pipes have a tendency to freeze in the winter months, it’s a good idea to insulate pipes that are in colder spaces. Think about crawl spaces, basement bathrooms, outside water sources, etc. The great thing about piping insulation is that it comes all ready to be fitted around the pipes. You only need to cut it to length. This will keep your pipes from bursting during the winter and also help keep hot water hot as it moves through the pipes.

Be sure to check that your faucets on the outside of your home are free of leaks as winter approaches. If they are dripping or leaking, you are going to have to have them repaired before winter actually arrives. No matter what material your pipes are constructed from, the additional pressure that results from freezing water will crack them. Even a very small crack can cause significant water damage or even can flood your entire home.
If you are upgrading your old plumbing system fixtures, strongly consider getting brass fixtures. To begin with, brass fixtures have the benefit of being long lasting and durable. Also, the look of brass fixtures is much nicer than similar counterparts. Any home repair store is certain to carry brass fixtures.

Valves that get rarely used occasionally fuse together. Clean them using penetrating oil by turning them regularly to prevent them from sticking.

Clean the aerator to fix low pressure problems in case you have sediment buildups. First, you need to remove the aerator, and then take it apart and clean it using a small brush that has been dipped in vinegar. Rinse it and put it back on the faucet. By removing any grit, grime and debris from the aerator, the water pressure should significantly increase.

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You now know that while plumbing system may seem intimidating, it is really not that complicated. You need to learn the basics, however. A little research, along with some common sense, will give you the basics you need to get started on your particular job.

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You Do Not Need A Plumber To Assist Repair Your Pipes | welcome ...

Everyone knows that countless things can go awry when dealing with plumbing. Some mishaps are easily correctable, while others are not. You should have a basic knowledge of plumbing, so that you will be able to deal with any problem that comes your way.

By installing shower heads that are more efficient, you will be able to save a lot of money. Your shower consumes a majority of the hot water usage in your home. When you install an energy-efficient shower head, you will reduce your home’s water consumption, which means money left in your pocket.

Drain cleaners should be avoided, if possible. Drain cleaners contain very corrosive chemicals that can damage pipes if used too frequently. Especially in cases where you have a drain that clogs repeatedly, getting a professional plumber in to examine the situation may be your best option.

If your toilet will not flush, and there is very little water in the basin, try to fix the issue by dumping warm water in the bowl from around your waist line. The water needs to be at a low level again in order to repeat the process.

Rarely used valves can sometimes fuse together. Maintain them with penetrating oil, and rotate them every so often so they don’t stick.

Sure, there is a lot to digest regarding plumbers supply louisville in today’s article, and we do always strive to over-deliver. We really had to pare down a lot of content to squeeze so much into this, but we are not done by any means. You may think something could not be directly applicable in your situation, but just be a little careful about overlooking anything. Do not make the error of judging too soon, and that is really all we can say about that. There have been more than a few times when our own minds were a little closed to some ideas and suggestions, but we learned that is not necessarily the way to go. In the rest of our discussion, we will offer more information that will reinforce what you have already learned, and then you will be better equipped to understand. Try not to feel like you are going through information overload because, after all, this is stuff you can easily understand. The dryer has a lint trap that must be kept clean. This is a good idea for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is fire safety. Be sure to check the trap for tears and rips, because this can cause bigger problems as it may mean that lint is escaping into your pipes.

Stringy and tough foods like celery, banana peels and chicken skin won’t grind well and clog the plumbing. Be sure to dispose of these hard-to-grind materials first, throwing them in the garbage can, before placing other food in the garbage disposal.

Sometimes you have no choice in what plumber you have scheduled, but you can still research them online. If the insurance company you have scheduled a plumber for you, you could always check out the website and the reviews and feedback left by customers, so you are more comfortable and ready when they arrive.

Be sure to clean your dryer’s lint trap. This can prevent a lot of problems, including a fire. Regularly check your lint trap for rips or holes which could let lint escape into your pipes and cause clogging.

Know your plumbing tools and exactly how to use them before you start on any plumbing repair. Study before any do it yourself project by reading any relevant manuals, going online and even making trips to your local public library. When planning on repairs, plan on having a plan.

Avoid using drain openers that contain chemicals while attempting to unclog the drain. The chemicals can be damaging to your skin, but will open your drain. Make sure you protect your hands and arms if you are still going to use these products.

Installing shower heads that are more effective can save you a lot on your energy head. Most of the hot water used in the home is used while showering. Investing just a few bucks in these newer shower heads can yield triple digit annual savings.

If your washing machine drain overflows, try using a run of the mill pipe snake in it. The pipe may be clogged up due to lint.

Take the time to ensure that everyone in your family knows how to cut off the water from the valve in your home. The water meter should be located in its vicinity. Individual fixtures, such as sinks and toilets, may also have shut-off valves just for that fixture. Make sure all the members of your family know where the cut-off valves are. In addition, add markings to show how they should be turned off.

Are you now better educated about plumbing? Is it easier to understand the plumbing systems in your home now? Can you say that your plumbing skill level has increased? Are you now capable of using things that are compatible with your system? Do you feel the equipment is more comfortable for you to use now? You should be able to answer these questions after reading this article.

Monday, February 27, 2012

Rarely Known Baby Facts – Import CSV Using Easy CSV Importer ...

Children develop at an astronomical rate. One second they are just a few cells and the next they’ve got the beginnings of brains and lungs and other important organs. There are only forty weeks from conception to independent life. It seems like not very much time passes at all between birth and the time when your baby has very definite likes and dislikes. You might think you already know quite a bit about babies because you know how often they need someone to change their diapers, how quickly they learn to move on their own and how rapidly they pick up speech. This article contains a few facts about early childhood and babies that should be new to you.

At birth a baby’s skull has yet to fuse together. This is just one of the things that makes a newborn so fragile to hold. Your baby’s “soft spot” is nothing to play around with-if you are not careful you could cause your baby serious harm. Thankfully, after a few months, the soft spot won’t be so soft or nearly as sensitive as it is right after birth. It can take as long as a year and a half for the frontal plates of your baby’s skull to harden, so don’t assume that the worst is over when the soft spot calcifies together.

Babies are able to recognize music while they are still in the womb. By the time a woman is thirty four weeks into her pregnancy the unborn baby can identify different sounding songs. This means that the baby spends more than a month in the womb being able to identify different types of music! Some mothers even report that their babies will move in time to the beat of certain songs. This could mean that a person’s musical taste is instinctual instead of conditioned. Isn’t that great?

Common knowledge states that babies don’t smile until long after they are born. Gas is usually given credit for the first signs of smiling in a baby’s life. Even experts thought that it was the parents that taught a baby to smile when it was happy, that the baby did not know how to express happiness right away. It was widely believed that it was easier for a baby to learn how to express unhappiness than it was to learn how to express happiness. Now we know better. As ultrasound technology progresses, more people are able to see their babies smiling in the womb. Many doctors are now able to print out pictures for families that show the new baby smiling before he or she is born. Doctors now think that babies seem to “learn” how to smile because it takes them a few weeks to get over the trauma of having been birthed.

Common knowledge does not include very much in the way of baby development at all. Learning about infants and young children can be quite interesting. The more you know about the subject the more you will enjoy watching your children grow up!

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Omega 3 Fatty Acid - DHA Is Crucial For Male Fertility


Male fertility depends on sperm-cell architecture. A University of Illinois study reports that the specific omega-3 fatty acid (DHA) is necessary to construct the immature sperm cell into a properly-formed "pointy-headed super swimmer" with an extra long tail for effective motility.

"Normal sperm cells contain an arc-like structure called the acrosome that is critical in fertilization because it houses, organizes, and concentrates a variety of enzymes that sperm use to penetrate an egg," explained Manabu Nakamura, a University of Illinois associate professor of biochemical and molecular nutrition.

The study shows for the first time that docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) is essential in fusing
the building blocks of the acrosome together. "Without DHA, this vital structure doesn't
form and sperm cells don't work," said co-researchers conducting the study.

Men concerned about their fertility may want to increase their intake of foods containing DHA. Fish Sources Omega 3
Most often recommended are omega 3-rich fish, such as salmon, mackeral, trout or tuna, known
as excellent sources of this omega-3 fatty acid.

The scientists became intrigued with DHA's role in creating healthy sperm when they experimented with laboratory subjects that lack a gene essential to its synthesis. "We looked at sperm count, shape, and motility, and tested the breeding success rate. The male mice that lacked DHA were basically infertile," they said.

But when DHA was introduced into the subject's diet, fertility was completely restored. "It
was very striking. When we fed the DHA, all these abnormalities were prevented," they added.

The scientists then used confocal laser scanning (3D) microscopy to look at thin slices of tissue in progressive stages of a sperm cell's development. By labeling enzymes with fluorescence, they could track their location in a cell.

"We could see that the acrosome is constructed when small vesicles containing enzymes fuse together in an arc. But that fusion doesn't happen without DHA," they emphasized. In the absence of DHA, the vesicles are formed but they don't come together to make the arch that is so important in sperm cell structure.

The role this omega-3 fatty acid plays in membrane fusion is particularly exciting,
according to the researchers. Because DHA
is abundant in specific tissues, including the
brain and the retina as well as the testes,
the scientists believe their research findings
could also impact research relating to brain function and vision.

"It's logical to hypothesize that DHA is involved
in vesicle fusion elsewhere in the body, and
because the brain contains so much of it, we wonder if deficiencies could play a role, for
example, in the development of dementia.
Any communication between neurons in the
brain involves vesicle fusion," they noted.

The Illinois research scientists will continue to study sperm; other laboratories are now studying DHA function in the brain and the retina.

Story Source:
University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences.

Journal Reference:
"Deficiency in the Omega-3 Fatty Acid Pathway Results in Failure of Acrosome Biogenesis in Mice" Biology of Reproduction, 2011;

This article is for informational and educational purposes only; It is not intended to provide medical advice, diagnosis or treatment; Consult
your doctor or

healthcare professional.

REVIEW: Timur Shafiev - Together(Original mix) out on Interstate

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 Timur Shafiev returns to Interstate with his second release titled Together.

After his debut single found favour with Markus Schulz plus many more, Timur once again shows his worth with a stunning production filled with quality.

Laid back in places, but still packing a mighty punch, Together is an intelligent single packed full of chunky percussion, throbbing bass patterns and his trademark lead sound which all fuse together beautifully for another memorable outing.

One to watch out for!

  

Dimitri Kechagias review:  One of the big success stories is of course the brand new tech trance oriented record sublabel of Infrasonic recordings, the mighty Interstate. Every single release until now was a smasher and now its time for a great talent to return with another promising track ready to blow big time in the international dancefloors. Timur  Shafiev delivers another beautiful and high quality progressive trancer with house and tech elements in place as well. Together is bouncy and energetic but very melodic and blissful as well. If you like the sounds of Arty, Mat Zo or Eximinds you are going to adore this great record that is playful, creative with strong melodic hooks and electrifying basslines ready to give you the shock that you need. It is destined to crossover from progressive house to prog trance and even tech trance sets. Love It!

Additional info:

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Clear The Pipes And Let The Water Run With These Plumbing Tips

We all have questions on plumbing on occasion. Many of us want to be knowledgeable on how to make plumbing repairs, should any issues arise. This article will help you with both repairs and maintenance, so that you are prepared to deal with any plumbing situation you may face.

Valves that get rarely used occasionally fuse together. You have to turn them often to avoid sticking, and keep penetrating them with oil.

While various toilet tablets and odor removers may be tempting, it’s best not to use them in your toilet. It may help to get rid of your toilet’s odors, but it will damage any rubber parts, causing your toilet to malfunction, or even break down.

It really is our pleasure to be able to share so much research on plumbers in louisville. We have crammed a lot into a little bit of space, but the good news is there is more waiting for you. As you go through this, some things will standout more than others, but do not throw the baby out with the bathwater, either. That can sometimes be a mistake because on closer observation you will often change your mind. It is hardly ever a good idea to maintain a closed mind about anything, and that has served us very well.

But there is much more to come, today, and you will see that it will come together quite nicely. Try not to feel like you are going through information overload because, after all, this is stuff you can easily understand.Copper pipes can expand as hot water runs through them. When they expand and contract over a period of time, they will not fit properly in their hangers and can grind and wear against them causing damage. You can wrap your pipe in tape and adjust your hangers as necessary to keep the pipes where they belong.

If your washing machine drain overflows, try using a run of the mill pipe snake in it. Lint and small debris in your washing machine can accumulate and create a clogged drain.

If you need to buy a pipe cleaner to unclog your pipes, it is best to find one that is enzyme based. This type of cleaner uses natural bacteria to transform sludge into liquid, that makes it disappear from the pipes. The best options on the market now are enzyme cleaners.

To keep blockages from forming in your pipes, regularly clean them out with the proper tools or chemical cleaners. Toilets, sinks and bathtubs are of the utmost importance to maintain, as are pipes outside of your home and underground.

To eliminate the possibility of having frozen pipes, maintain a constant temperature in your home above freezing, and be certain to adequately insulate those pipes that are out in the weather. If ambient temperature surrounding pipes goes below freezing, pipes can freeze as well. The best case scenario is that you can heat the pipes and the water will start flowing again. However, they could burst, and that could make a mess and result in a big repair bill.

The best way to avoid plumbing bills is to prevent problems before they happen. Clogs are a big problem with plumbing, and they are quite common. This is because pipes can retain and trap hair, and other particles, very easily. A great way to help prevent those clogs is to install a screen on top of the drain. Just make sure that it properly fits your drain. It is much easier to remove the hair from a screen than it is to get it out of a pipe.

Inspect your toilet regularly to ensure that it isn’t leaking. The easiest way to perform this test is by placing a few food coloring drops in your toilet’s upper tank. Look at the bowl carefully. If you notice colored water in several seconds, then you know your toilet is leaking badly, and you need to fix this as soon as possible.

Don’t run the water while putting food through your garbage disposal. It is a common misconception that water will aid in flushing the food down the drain. This could actually make the garbage more sticky and cause more issues.

If you are seeing water at the bottom of the dishwasher, most likely this is due to a faulty setup of the hose that leads from the kitchen sink. The hose that runs from your kitchen sink to your dishwasher needs to be positioned uphill, and then bend back downhill to prevent the water from each device mixing.

As you can see, plumbing problems don’t have to be so difficult. If you can solve the problem yourself, you can save time waiting for a plumber, as well as saving a whole lot of money. Try applying what you’ve learned from this article next time you have a plumbing problem!

Review: Pure by Julianna Baggott


Ever since the dystopian genre has taken off, I've gone off it a bit. The books started feeling like any old concept was grabbed on to and the worlds weren't very thought out or believable. What made The Hunger Games work in my opinion, is that Suzanne Collins tapped into serious issues our society has and showed us their extreme. (and a lot of other stuff, too, but that's a biggie) Even some of the more popular books that have come out over the last couple of years have just not worked for me. So I always feel a little..conflicted when starting a new dystopian, I'm never sure if I'll like it or not.

Also, books that sell huge at auction never seem to quite live up to the hype (has anyone else noticed this?) so Pure was both this book I really really wanted to read and also was a little scared to read. Oh one final thing (don't you love long stories about how I came to read this book?) Julianna Baggott is a Catholic author, a little tidbit I know thanks to Image Journal! Writers who have faith always intrigue me, I kind of prioritize their books.

So...to be honest, I've had the ARC since Comic-Con when Florinda was kind enough to give it to me, but what actually pushed me into reading it (considering I barely read anything last year) was Jill's review. Thankfully, I was hooked from the prologue. I mean when does that ever happen? Rarely, that's when.

What I really like about Baggott's writing is how just lovely it is, it's pretty and true. The things she writes sort of create this feeling of either...aching longing or "yes that's true" inside of me. And I like that. It's effective.

Pure is about a world where an atomic bomb has gone off and ruined everything, only it wasn't any old bomb, it was a bomb that had properties that made things fuse together, so all the people on the outside were actually fused together with things in the world around them. I mean, so much so that those things became a part of them. Our heroine, Pressia, was holding a doll at the time and that doll's head actually became her hand. Some people have animals fused to them, or glass, or other things. And some people actually become a part of the earth and lose all the essential parts of what makes them human and become monstrous, feeding on other humans.

But...there's also this place called the dome. The people who live in the dome are not fused to the earth, they are pure. The people outside of the dome are "wretches." The people in the dome were prepared for the destruction of the earth and have things saved up but are also working on even more technology to advance the world. Our hero, Partridge, lives in the dome. But Partridge misses his mother, who didn't survive the blast, and devises a way to escape the dome and look for her.

So it's possible that Pressia and Partridge's paths meet. But I don't call them hero and heroine in any romantic sense, they are just the main characters.

So Pressia is at a very vulnerable stage in life where she's about to get called up to the OSR which is the resistance army. The OSR kills anyone that's useless and she thinks she'll be useless because of her hand. So she tries to escape, but it's possible the OSR has bigger plans for her, and that there's a lot of stuff she doesn't know or understand about the bomb and why the world is the way it is.

I loved little things about this world, like the way their memories of the life before, their stories were the most precious currency they had. A sign of trust was to tell someone your story. I loved that so much, because you know, that's how I feel in life, like when we impart our stories to one another we are sharing the truest parts of who we are. More important than money, or goods, or time. The entire world felt very authentic to me, I could easily visualize it, I didn't have any real questions about it, so in that sense it was very successful.

I also like that this is basically a story about an atomic bomb. I went to both peace museums in Japan, the one in Hiroshima and the one in Nagasaki, they were life changing. And it always grates on me that our World War II stories are so European focused, and that really amazing and excellent books about the bombs in Japan don't get the attention they deserve, such as Rahna Reiko Rizzuto's Hiroshima in the Morning. But Pure while fictional, is going to call to mind the bombs in Japan. I mean the bombs are referenced, but there's also the fact that the heroine is Japanese-American.

And there are ideas in this book, about purity and sacrifice, and the scars we bear and what they mean. There's more reflection on the possibility of God and hope and faith than in most dystopians I read, and strangely it actually called Canticle of Liebowitz to mind in a few different ways. There are a lot of interesting stops along the way in this book and I think it would reward rereading to further explore its depths.

Pure is without doubt the most successful dystopian I've read in a very long time. I look forward to the sequel!

Rating: 4.5/5
Things You Might Want to Know: maybe a little profanity? violence
Source of Book: ARC from Florinda!
Publisher: Grand Central Publishing

Amy

Saturday, February 25, 2012

Hair Extension Fusion Techniques | Black Hair Styles

Hair extension fusion is when you fuse together the extensions to your natural hair. There are currently two types of fusion techniques available on the market today, thermal fusion, sometimes referred to as hot fusion, and cold fusion.

Both types of fusion will likely use a strand-by-strand method of attachment. A strand is typically 20-50 strands of hair held together with a bond at the top. The extension strand is then fused to a section of your natural hair near the scalp. This method is ideal because you are able to add the extension strands to specific parts of your hair and the strands can be placed so that they fall more naturally with your own hair.

The strand-by-strand hair extension fusion techniques are one of the most time consuming of all techniques, but are also apt to last up to six months with proper care which is a lot longer than most hair extension methods. Plan on spending anywhere from 4-8 hours for your appointment if you are going in for the strand-by-strand method; this time frame depends on how much hair you are planning on applying and the speed with which your hair stylist can apply the strands.

* Thermal Hair Extension Fusion

Thermal fusion uses a small and controlled amount of heat to soften the bond on the extension strand. Once the bond is soften it is applied to a section of your own hair. The bond then dries and should be secure near the root of your hair. Thermal fusion hair extensions are one of the more popular hair extension techniques because it lasts anywhere from 4-6 months. The drawback to this fusion technique is that the heat may weaken your natural hair, just as any type of heated hair tool may cause damage.
It is recommended that your hair be healthy before applying thermal fusion extensions.

* Cold Hair Extension Fusion

Cold fusion is one of the newest types of extension fusion techniques available. Instead of using heat, cold fusion softens the bond on the hair extension strand with ultra sonic waves. Using ultra sonic waves eliminates the heat and makes this method more gentle on your hair. Cold fusion extensions are ideal if you have thinning hair or if you are re-growing your hair back from an illness. The absence of heat allows the hair stylist to fuse the extension as close to the root as possible without the risk of burning the scalp.


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Vox Verax: Could nuclear fusion — the 'holy grail' of nuclear power ...

LIFE Fusion on Target for Ignition This Year

Posted by Ross Pomeroy at Thu, 23 Feb 2012
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Controlled nuclear fusion with net energy gain is on schedule to occur later this year at the National Ignition Facility (NIF) in Livermore, California.

That was the message from NIF's director for laser fusion energy, Mike Dunne, who spoke at a Photonics West 2012 plenary talk in January. Optics.org covered the event:

"We are now in a position to say with some confidence that ignition will happen in the next 6-18 months," stated [Dunne], adding that he felt personally that the breakthrough was likely to happen in around nine months.

The vehicle of what would be a monumental step forward for energy production is called Laser Inertial Fusion Energy (with the awesome acronym "LIFE"). LIFE functions by firing a powerful laser at a small, centimeter scale chamber. The laser generates massive pressures within the chamber and creates temperatures of over 4 million degrees Celsius. Miniscule deuterium-tritium fuel pellets will be rapidly inserted into the chamber, and the aforementioned conditions will induce the deuterium and tritium to fuse together, creating helium, a free neutron, and massive amounts of energy.

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Automotive cars: Batteries, Alternators and Fuses | home designs ...

February 25, 2012, 4:34 am

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Which 2 Final Fantasy Characters Would You Fuse Together ...

It's very simple. Which 2 Final Fantasy characters would you fuse together to create the biggest, baddest, most ultimate character ever? Use images if you can.

As for me, i would choose SETZER(FFVI) & KEFKA(FFVI), how awesome would it be to have a combination between a sick and sadistic madman like kefka who kills for fun and consumes magic with a laid back, witty, casino owning, airship flying, card throwing menace like Setzer. Sounds pretty righteous to me, not to mention untouchable

-Setz-

History, One Cup at a Time | Wrong Fu Cha


Another bless­ing shared by tea lovers is the rich his­tory that has been handed down to us by our pre­de­ces­sors. It is trans­mit­ted in the form of rit­u­als, writ­ings, and trea­sured objects that have been pre­served for our present enrich­ment, and to be passed down yet again.

In some cir­cles, the high­est form of tan­gi­ble tea his­tory is said to be the Ido chawan.

The Ido story begins in Korea, where pot­ters made these rus­tic bowls for every­day use. Many say they were intended as rice bowls. The wheel-thrown shapes were rough; often uneven or show­ing fin­ger marks.

Another sign of their hum­ble begin­nings are the wads of clay in the cen­ter of the bowl. This tech­nique was used to stack sev­eral tea bowls together in order to fire a larger load, with­out allow­ing the glaze on the piled bowls to fuse together.

It is not clear when this style of pot­tery first became known in Japan, but by the time of Sen no Rikyu and his dis­ci­ples, the bowls were touted as among the purest expres­sion of their wabi esthetic, and highly prized by both the tea men and their clients.

There were other types of Korai (Korean) bowls imported by the Japan­ese cha­jin, but Yamanoue Soji is cred­ited with iden­ti­fy­ing the Ido bowl as the best among them. He even selected an Ido chawan for the col­lec­tion of Toy­otomi Hideyoshi.

Another dis­ci­ple of Rikyu, Oribe Furuta, sought inspi­ra­tion from this pot­tery in order to infuse more of their wabi char­ac­ter into his own chawan designs.

Look­ing to get even closer to this ideal, he sought to under­stand the con­struc­tion of the Korean climb­ing kilns, and recre­ate them in Japan.

Due to the ris­ing pop­u­lar­ity of the style, Japan­ese began mak­ing com­mis­sions to Korean pot­ters or send­ing their own designs for teabowls to be fired in the climb­ing kilns. Unfor­tu­nately, with the cha­jin in ser­vice of the war thirsty Hideyoshi, this vol­un­tary trade soon turned very bloody for the Koreans.

Hideyoshi had deluded him­self into think­ing that he could cap­ture the many riches of China, if only Korea would guar­an­tee him safe pas­sage through their penin­sula. When the Korean envoy rejected these terms, Hideyoshi pressed on to war any­way. He never reached China, but the Japan­ese army razed the set­tle­ments of Korea beyond repair. As a spoils of war, they returned with dozens of Korean pot­ters as their cap­tives, and set them to work back in Japan.

From that point on, the nation of Japan con­tin­ued to toil at extract­ing the wabi essence of the Ido chawan, but the orig­i­nal is still con­sid­ered the pin­na­cle of the form.

The cha­jin strug­gled with the idea of cre­at­ing wabi, as mak­ing some­thing that appeared to be with­out inten­tion was nat­u­rally an inten­tion itself. Per­haps the fail­ure to sur­pass the char­ac­ter of the Ido chawan is proof that no amount of force (of will or mil­i­tary con­quest) is capa­ble of coerc­ing real beauty to appear.

I tried to impart the wabi ideal into my own tea room, but surely inten­tion shows through some­how. Per­haps reach­ing for some­thing and never quite grasp­ing is part of what wabi is about, anyway.

One can’t reach imper­fec­tion perfectly.

Fur­ther read­ing:
Chanoyu Quar­terly #18
Dawan, Chawan, Chas­s­bal
Toki
War­rior Tea Man (Manga)

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GR Visions Singapore is proud to present ‘Harmony,’ an exhilarating concert of dance and music featuring lead artiste Sharmila Gunasingham, accomplished exponent of classical Indian Odissi dance, and Guy Manoukian, the award winning Lebanese Armenian musician.
Sharmila will be partnered by Ramli Ibrahim, her Guru and the world’s leading male Odissi exponent.  Accompanying the lead artistes will be musicians from Singapore, Malaysia, India, Sri Lanka and the Middle East.   

It is an array of talent never before seen in such a phenomenal combination.   This historic performance originally produced and premiered in Singapore, will be performed in Colombo for one performance only on the 28 February 2012 at the prestigious Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre.  
Sharmila and Guy both embody the concept of yin and yang at its most essential.  While both have been trained as lawyers confident in the world of reason and analysis, they embody the power of the human spirit to also excel in cultural and artistic talents attaining great heights in the process.   
Audiences in Colombo will be able to witness for themselves this never before experienced cultural fusion on 28 February at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre.   The musical harmony of the Middle East, Indian, and Chinese musicians  will seamlessly fuse together to bring to life the dance of India, the dance of the timeless statuettes of Ajanta and Ellora, sensuous, ecstatic – music and dance harmoniously woven together to enthral and captivate.
Sharmila Gunasingham and Ramli Ibrahim will portray Radha & Krishna the supreme souls of love and ecstasy as they dance together, willed on by the hypnotic Guzheng with its sounds of the gurgling brook.  It is said that Krishna enchants the world, but Radha enchants even Him. Therefore She is the supreme goddess of all.  Together they become Radha Krishna, the ultimate example of harmony and love.

About Sharmila Gunasingham
A multi-faceted personality, Sharmila Gunasingham is a Singapore corporate lawyer involved in international practice. She is the Founder and Managing Director of Global Law Alliance, a Singapore law corporation which is represented through its global alliances in 60 offices in 43 countries worldwide. She is also a public speaker, a philanthropist, a strong advocate of international cooperation and an accomplished exponent of classical Indian dance.
A daughter of a distinguished Sri Lankan diplomat the late Mr. C Gunasingham, Sharmila Gunasingham, a Singaporean by birth and nationality, was raised in the Western capitals of the world, including Washington D.C. and London where she schooled in the UK and attended London University, working with a prestigious London law firm before returning to Singapore, where she made her home and attained great heights in her many achievements.   
To prevent her alienation from her Ceylon Tamil roots while growing up in the West, Sharmila was trained in classical Indian dance from a young age at the insistence of her father, the late C Gunasingham.  
What began as an exercise in cultural relevance eventually metamorphasized into a cultural movement for Sharmila to spread universal messages of peace, enlightenment and the power of the human spirit to break down barriers of race and religion through the soft power of arts and culture. Sharmila has performed with notably famous artistes like Edmund Chen and Sonny Lim, ethnic Chinese; Ramli Ibrahim, a Malay Muslim; and Lionel Sirisena, a Singhalese Buddhist (when communal tensions were at their height in Sri Lanka) and Guy Manoukian, a Lebanese Arab.
Even in her artistic avatar, Sharmila has broken barriers and moved beyond typical interpretations of an ancient classical dance form.  A leading performing artiste, Sharmila has packaged her dance performances in a manner capable of being assimilated by international audiences rather than only Indian audiences. In her ground breaking performances, she has been selected to essay roles as diverse as the goddess of love in and Indian classical dance version of Shakespeare’s ‘Midsummer Night’s Dream’ and the famous courtesan Ambapali in ‘Enlightenment’ a musical English dance drama based on the 6th Century BC Indian epic story portraying the life of the famous courtesan Ambapali during the Buddha’s era.  
This has led to consistent attendance at her performances over the years by packed international audiences in world class venues from Singapore and all over the world.  Her audiences have included the Movers and Shakers of Singapore society and the international business community, foreign dignitaries, as well as respected spiritual leaders.
Aside from her other performances, Sharmila has also had the honour of being invited to perform in a major cultural festival in South India organized by Gurus and Masters of the Art. She was the only Odissi dancer at the festival, which was attended by an audience of seven thousand people.
Her performance in April 2011 with Guy Manoukian and his Arab orchestra was graced by the President of the Republic of Singapore who led a standing ovation and the performance made history. For the first time, classical Indian Odissi dance as conceptualized and choreographed by Sharmila Gunasingham was performed by her and her accompanying artistes, to the music of Guy Manoukian on the piano, his Arab orchestra (fusing Armenian, Chaldean, Greek, Kurdish and Assyrian music), a classical Indian orchestra and the Chinese Guzheng.
This exquisite melding of music and dance demonstrated the interconnectivity of the Middle Eastern and Asian cultures and gave expression to the co-existing and cohesive nature of our traditions. Indeed, based on audience tributes received, it is apparent to us that the sensual, mystical Odissi dance form of ancient India as performed by Sharmila to classical Indian music combined with Guy’s sensational music led to an exhilarating and unforgettable experience.
The performance is being repeated in Sri Lanka on 28 February at the Nelum Pokuna Mahinda Rajapaksa Theatre and has been titled ‘Harmony’.
Sharmila’s performances are always at their core a spiritual journey.  She envisions her performances not as a vehicle for personal gain but as spiritual journeys that allow her to give back to society in a creative way.  Despite all the innovations that she has fostered through her dance performances, she is a strong believer in keeping the essence of the classical tradition alive.  
It is this eternal dichotomy – between the yin and the yang, between tradition and modernity, between corporate success and cultural fulfilment – that infuses each of Sharmila’s performances with a uniqueness and creativity that keep international audiences coming back again and again.

About Guy Manoukian
Guy Manoukian, known as the maestro of Arabic music, is an accomplished musician, composer and producer.  A child prodigy who began playing the piano at the age of four, Guy began composing at the tender age of eight and performed his first public concert at the age of 16. A lawyer by training, he has been performing professionally to critical and audience acclaim since 1997.  
Guy has performed with his orchestra all over the world to millions of fans. Fusing Arabic with Armenian, Kurdish Assyrian, Chaldean and Greek music, his live performances receive standing ovations in major cities of the world, including Singapore, Dubai, Lebanon and Cairo.  At the prestigious Middle Eastern Beiteddine festival, which draws famous performers from across the world including the likes of Elton John, Ricky Martin and UB40, he performed to high acclaim and was accompanied by the internationally renowned Armenian Philharmonic Orchestra with guest performer Mario Reyes from the Gypsy Kings.    
Guy has won multiple awards, including Best Dance Album at the Armenian Music Awards in Los Angeles, Best Arabic Tune of the Year for the music of Harem (Lebanon 2002), and Best Dance Album at the Arabian Music Awards (Dubai 2003).  His albums, released by EMI, have topped the charts and won him fans across the world.