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Wondering how your vagina will ever recover from childbirth ?
Find out exactly what you can expect after your baby is born, including whether your vagina will regain its original size before birth (and whether you or your partner will notice differences).
While eagerly awaiting the birth of your baby and watching your belly grow, it is normal for you to begin to imagine how the birth of this multi-pound baby will affect your vagina after childbirth.
Will your vagina really be able to stretch enough to accommodate your baby's head?
Will your perineum (tissue between the vaginal introitus – also known as the vaginal opening – and the anus ) stretch (or widen ) or tear through it?
Or will your doctor think it necessary to have an episiotomy (an incision in the perineum to allow the baby to go out – do not worry, nowadays it is very rare to do it)?
And how long will it take for the vagina to heal and tighten again after delivery?
Just as all births and labor are different, so are all women.
But knowing what to expect and how to help things happen will reassure you and … extend the possibilities.
How is the vagina made to support the baby's birth?
Although difficult to imagine, the baby can actually traverse the birth canal and leave the vaginal opening.
Your body is made to make it happen!
In fact, it will prepare itself for this moment from the beginning of the pregnancy , releasing the following gestational hormones:
Estrogens: Increase blood flow to the vagina's folds so that this elastic connective tissue is more capable of expanding and stretching during delivery while you push.
Relaxin helps your body relax and relax the ligaments and joints of your pelvis so it can expand and create space for your baby to make her grand entrance.
Dilation of the vagina during birth
The vaginal dilation you experience depends on many variables, including:
- Your baby's size
- Your genetics
- Whether or not you did exercises to the pelvic floor during pregnancy to tone these muscles before delivery
- The circumstances of the birth (how long you have been struggling and whether tweezers or vacuum have been used, designating the most common factors)
- How many births have you had before (suggests how toned or pre-stretched your vaginal opening is – each successive birth will probably widen your vagina a bit more).
If you have a vaginal delivery and the perineum does not tear:
You can expect to feel sore and uncomfortable immediately after giving birth.
Even though her perineum remained intact during the baby's arrival, the area was still stretched and bruised.
Most women tend to experience mild or moderate vaginal discomfort for about three to five weeks.
The pain may be worse when you cough or sneeze, and you may also feel pain when you sit for a few days – but hopefully it will dissipate with each passing day.
If the perineum tears during delivery or if you have an episiotomy:
You will feel sore and experience a certain burning sensation due to laceration (which usually requires stitches).
The wound will take about seven to ten days to heal and may become tender for several weeks.
So try to relax if you can. If the stitches heal easily, you should expect the pain to disappear within six weeks.
If you perform a surgical or cesarean delivery:
If you do not force yourself beforehand, you should not expect any enlargement of the vagina after birth.
If, however, you tighten up before the C-section, the baby will put a lot of pressure on your perineum, cervix , and entire vaginal area (your doctor will stretch and massage the perineum to help open the way).
This way, your vagina may very well become tense as you push – especially if you were able to get the baby close to reaching the coronation stage (fetal expulsion stage) – and you may experience vaginal enlargement and discomfort after delivery.
But if the baby's head never goes through the vaginal opening, any enlargement should be minimal.
No matter how your birth has gone, your doctor will probably tell you to avoid sex until about six weeks after giving birth – although they may give you a green light sooner or later than that.
You should also avoid inserting tampons (or any other foreign objects) until you go to the six weeks postpartum visit with your doctor. It will then be determined if you are completely healed.
Doing this before the healing of the vaginal area can cause an infection.
Will the vagina remain as tight as before?
The million dollars question that all women want to see answered: "Will my vagina be the same after childbirth, or will it be wide and loose?".
Although this is not quite what you want to hear, the honest answer is: it will not look exactly as it did before.
But it could be very close to the previous size!
One of the biggest facts about the vagina is that it has not only elasticity to expand, but also the ability to retreat.
Although the obstetrician or midwife may tell you that you have had a vaginal delivery, by performing a physical examination (they are trained to detect these things, after all!), you may not feel (or see) any difference .
Depending on how much has been stretched, the vaginal opening may return to a size very close to its original structure, giving you enough time to perform some exercises for the pelvic floor and minimize the looseness that originated.
Will your partner notice?
Unless you experience considerable birth trauma (such as a third or fourth degree laceration of the external vagina), your partner should not notice much difference.
In fact, some couples consider that having a child makes them feel closer, which ultimately makes them appreciate sex more.
What can I do to keep the vagina tight after birth?
The best way to make your vagina recover from birth is to begin performing exercises for the pelvic floor (Kegel exercises) during pregnancy.
The goal is to keep the muscles in that area as toned and tense as possible.
This can help you avoid laceration during labor – and it will certainly make those muscles recover more easily after birth.
Performing a perineal massage in the month prior to the expected date of birth also helps.
After giving birth to your baby, start doing your Kegel exercises again as soon as you feel comfortably able – it is the best way for your vagina to recover as close to its prenatal shape and size as possible.
Kegel exercises strengthen pelvic floor muscles, help resolve postpartum urinary incontinence (a problem that affects 1 in 3 women in the postpartum period) and make sex more enjoyable (after your doctor says that you can have that kind of intimacy, obviously!).
For the best possible results, practice Kegel exercises about five minutes a day, three times a day, during pregnancy and after delivery.
If this sounds too uncomfortable, simply do the Kegels whenever you have an opportunity – while sitting while breastfeeding your baby or while checking the email, for example.
The effort will be worth it. You can also read our article on natural ways to tighten your vagina.
If you want to take a step forward, it may be in your interest to consider some vaginal exercisers, devices that help you do Kegel exercises.
No matter what steps you take, be aware that your vagina has been made to handle labor and be ready and active again soon!
I'm a OB- GYN and blogger who loves to help women with gynecological problems.


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AP source: Only 1 killed in bin Laden raid was armedPosted: Updated:
(AP) - Only one of the five people killed in the raidthat got Osama bin Laden was armed and fired any shots, a seniorU.S. defense official said Thursday, acknowledging that the newaccount differs greatly from original administration portrayals ofa chaotic, intense and prolonged firefight.
The sole shooter in the al-Qaida leader's Pakistani compound wasquickly killed in the early minutes of the commando operation,before the Navy SEALs assault team swept through the house and shotthe others, the official said. The details have become clearer nowthat the assault team has been debriefed, the official said,speaking on condition of anonymity because he was not authorized tospeak on the record.
He said the raid should be described as a precision,floor-by-floor operation to hunt and find the al-Qaida leader andhis protectors, rather than as it has been portrayed by asuccession of Obama administration briefers since bin Laden's deathwas announced Sunday night.
In another development, aviation experts said a helicopter usedin the assault appeared to be a stealthier, top secret andnever-before-seen version of a routinely used special opshelicopter. The helicopter made a hard landing and was destroyed bythe military team at the site, leaving behind wreckage for expertsto analyze.
As the SEALs moved into bin Laden's compound, they were fired onby bin Laden's courier, Abu Ahmed al-Kuwaiti, who was in theguesthouse, the senior defense official said. The SEALs returnedfire, and the courier was killed, along with a woman with him. Shewas hit in the crossfire, the official said.
The Americans were never fired on again as they encountered andkilled a man on the first floor and then bin Laden's son on astaircase, before arriving at bin Laden's room. Officials have saidbin Laden was killed after he appeared to be lunging for a weapon.NBC News, which was first to report that four of the five peoplekilled were unarmed, said the majority of the operation was spentgathering up the compound's computers, hard drives, cellphones andother items that could provide valuable intelligence on al-Qaidaand potential operations worldwide.
Those materials have been taken to the FBI lab at the MarineCorps base at Quantico, Va., the defense official said.VIDEO: President Obama announces Osama bin Laden's death


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"X-Men: Days Of Future Past" has snuck its way into U.S. cinemas where it pulled in $8.1 million for its Thursday night previews ahead of the Memorial Day Holiday Weekend.
That amount is behind the likes of "The Amazing Spider-Man 2" ($8.7M), "Godzilla" ($9.3M) and "Captain America: The Winter Soldier" ($10.2M), but there's a catch – all of those films began at 8pm, whereas 'Days' did not begin its previews until 10pm.
The new "X-Men" remains on track for at least $100 million domestically over the four day period with some estimating the total to be as high $125 million. That's in part thanks to reviews indicating the film is easily the best of the franchise (and of the Summer thus far) and the movie scoring aggregate critical numbers on par with "Marvel's The Avengers".
'Days' is also simultaneously set to bow overseas in one hundred countries this weekend.
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From Athens to London, emerging modern rock outfit 7he 7ouch have released their new single 'You Can'. A melodic rock belter with slick guitar licks, popping vocals and a stadium-sized chorus, it's taken from their upcoming EP Seventyseven, out October 29th. Underneath the soaring mix, the lyrics reflect the band's struggles as they fled their homeland amidst the financial crisis to London to pursue their musical dream; "We're drowned in shallow waters/it seems that there…Read More
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Emerging rock band 7he 7ouch (pronounced with a 'T' btw) have announced their upcoming debut EP Seventyseven, due on October 29th and set to pack a punch. If the fierceness of their summer single Solution is anything to go by, the new EP promises red hot energy propelled by a well-known frustration at the current political climate and the ideological tensions across the globe. Hailing from different parts of the world, the boys have transformed…Read More


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I've also been working out, chasing chickens (haha, my sister and I are petsitting; they are cute, but oh so fast!) and recieving packages (yay, can't wait for the foodie pen pal reveals!)
Some amazeballs Peanut butter S'mores Egg White Oats inspired by Heather
Mid- and Post-toppings [I like to go all out(: hehe]
I guess I like massive bowls/plates of food; because there's my 15'' Macbook for size comparison (but it was soooo good)
What's our favorite oatmeal combination? I think I'm going to give tahini and chocolate one last go around..


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- Complete the Registration Form by downloading it here or completing it online here.
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- Submit the Registration Form and send the $15 fee and a signed waiver to:
Step 2: Set Your Goals
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- Work with your Advisor to:
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- Once your Advisor has approved your goals, you may begin working to achieve them.
Step 3: Work Toward Your Goals
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- When finished with the required hours for this level, complete all parts of your Record Book and ask your advisor to sign the first page. Your advisor's signature will certify that your goals were met in each of the four program areas. Make a copy of the Record Book for you and your advisor. Submit your completed Record Book and any supporting material to the same individual or organization that got you involved in the Congressional Award Program with. This may be your Sponsoring Organization, local Congressional Award Council, or:
Step 4: Receive your Award
You will receive a letter of approval from The Congressional Award Foundation. If you earned lower levels with your approval, you will receive them in the mail with your approval letter. Medals are presented locally and may take time to arrange with your local Congressional Office. Gold Medals are presented annually in Washington, DC.
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THE second half of the Viper Challenge series in Malaysia, widely acknowledged as Asia's biggest obstacle course running event, continued its momentum from where it left off two months ago in Medini, Johor at Genting Highlands.
The event, dubbed the Great Eastern Genting King of the Mountain, saw 10,000 participants battling hilly terrain, winding roads and some new obstacles.
The cool climate at The Ranch in Awana, Genting Highlands was a welcome change for all participants after the energy-sapping heat of the previous stops.
The Great Eastern Genting King of the Mountain, the first of the mid-level Viper Challenge event, saw Great Eastern Life Assurance (Malaysia) Bhd chief executive officer Datuk Koh Yaw Hui flagging off about 300 staff members and agents of Great Eastern.
The Great Eastern Viper Challenge 2017 Series was presented by Great Eastern Life as part of their "Live Great Programme", the first integrated health and wellness programme by an insurance company in the region.
It comprised five components including wellness tools, health tips, mobile applications, workshops and events.
"This is our third time here in Genting and the demand has been increasing as Viper Challenge provides an unforgettable experience.
"It also serves as an escape route for those caught up in a fast-paced lifestyle and assures participants a unique experience," said Viper Challenge head of operations Simran Latif.
Malaysia Major Events, a division of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), and an agency under the Tourism and Culture Ministry, had pledged its continuous support of the Viper Challenge.
Since the first edition in 2013, more events had been introduced every year with the brand currently boasting well over 120,000 enthusiasts who competed in events on the local front and internationally.
Mohammad Hanif, an advertising and multimedia designer who worked in Genting Highlands, was thrilled with his exceptional experience after crossing the finish line to earn his medal and finisher T-shirt.
"I am extremely proud of myself for having completed this obstacle course running event as it was my first time.
"There were times during the event when I thought of quitting, but thankfully my group of friends helped me all the way to the finish line," said the ecstatic Kelantan-born Hanif.
Alyssa Francis, a 21-year-old student with University Tunku Abdul Rahman (Utar), spoke very highly of how the Viper Challenge helped overcome barriers.
"This Viper Challenge event has really pushed me to limits which I never thought I could reach, physically and mentally.
"I experienced muscle cramp on my right leg and because of my fear of heights, was terrified as we were going higher up the mountain.
"Thankfully, I made it to the finish line," said a visibly relieved Alyssa, who was pursuing a degree in psychology.
Viper Challenge's multiple formats, which cater to the masses and an elite few, required participants to complete any three of the five events – Singapore, Penang and Johor (entry-level), Genting Highlands, Shah Alam (mid-level) and the final event, the Great Eastern Viper Challenge.
The next Great Eastern Viper Challenge event will be held at the Shah Alam Stadium on September 9, where the participants will aim to complete their Series Finisher Medal with the grand finale taking place at Cyberjaya in December.
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The Tiger
The tiger stalked through the jungle, body low to the ground, ears perked up. Its massive body glistened in the interspersing light and shadow. He was the king here. The ultimate predator. His pale green eyes sighted the prey, slithering its way along the rough earth covered with foliage and above-ground roots of an olden giant of a tree. The tiger pounced and a short fight ensued. The snake twisted and thrashed wildly but the beast had it by its neck and the fight was over quick. The snake stopped moving and hung limply in the tiger's jaw, its long body shimmering like a wet watercolor.
This snake won't attack any more people in the village, the tiger thought with satisfaction. The people have a protector now.
Yes, I'm the king now, the tiger thought, laying down in the shade after a good meal. Why would I ever want to go give up this power, this strength? Why would I ever want to go back to being a weak human that I was?
For only a month ago, he was bitten by a tiger and survived to find that he could transform into the beast whenever he wished. The problem was he didn't wish to transform back into a human. Or was it a problem?...


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As you may know, I've been running a store on Tindie since early this year. I was experimenting with surface mount components when I started the store and pretty much all of my PCB designs started to include them. They save space but are more difficult to work with and use more resources (primarily flux, and time). Because it's a lot for me to handle, I offer kits so people could assemble the board themselves, though I'd imagine some people are scared off by the surface mount components in the kits.
I know there are many skilled people browsing Tindie who are capable of putting it together, but I also want to attract beginners and casual hobbyists to my boards and get them working almost out of the box. I say almost because, even if the boards are assembled, they have to solder headers (or wires) to the board.
With all that said, I have a few things to share about my Tindie store.
The first thing is that, with the exception of the LED bar and the boards that don't come with any components, I am working to assemble as many boards as I can. Currently, all of the boards that can come assembled have assembled boards in stock. Eventually, I'd like to phase out unassembled kits where I can but it won't always be possible, especially when products are freshly restocked.
But that's what I've been able to do with the Attiny85 Programmer & Breakout Board.
The current stock of Attiny85 boards is now all assembled. I'm also including headers as part of this product, since the board is designed to slot perfectly on the power rails and prototyping area on an 830-breadboard. I'm planning on getting a small stock of Attiny85's which people can throw in their order for an additional cost.
The other news is that I've put in another order for PCBs. One of the PCBs ordered is the old 74HC595 Shift Register Board. I am considering starting selling them in packs of two or three, with somewhat of a bulk discount compared to the current price of one. They're meant to be chained together, after all.
The other PCB coming soon is for a new product. I've dubbed it the LCD Helper, which is a board you solder onto an LCD and makes it easier to get started with. It has a potentiometer for contrast, as well as a breakout of the pins you actually use. I'll have more details when they come in.
That's it for now. Thanks for visiting the blog! On another note, I just got in the new water pumps but am still waiting for those WS2812 LED modules for the light show. There's a new World of Color coming out this Friday that will probably inspire me to get back to work on the light show project!


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HATZ DIESEL OF AMERICA, Inc. (HDA) has been active in all sectors of the market since its opening. Hatz engines power construction equipment including pavers, concrete mixers, and compaction equipment. HDA also supplies the diesel power for generators, pumps and military equipment. HDA is the factory headquarters for all of North America and operates fully equipped engineering, service, and engine testing facilities from our location in Waukesha, Wisconsin. (From Hatz Web Site)


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Stop Foreclosure in Idaho
How to Stop Foreclosure in Idaho
One of the main concerns when it comes to lending and borrowing money is how long the relationship between the two would work out well. There are instances wherein debtors no longer have any source of income, thus making them viable to foreclosure. Foreclosure therefore is a state that's truly worth knowing. This is why it is also very important to understand the concepts.
The good thing is, there are also a lot of alternatives to foreclosure in the State of Idaho. This being said, there are situations or instances wherein a lender or a borrower is just required to take other options into consideration before actually settling for foreclosure. For one, there is loan modification. This is a way for debtors to apply for lower interest rates when it comes to their debts thus making it more possible for them to pay it, and pay it on time at that.
Short sale is another option worth considering. This usually takes place when an investment such as land or home is sold at a much lower price than the original. However, not all lenders allow this kind of agreement because they have to first ensure that they will benefit from it and would not necessarily lose a huge amount of money. As they say, something is better than nothing.
Another thing worth minding would be Bankruptcy. This is when the debtor requests or opts for the official closure of a property. This practically means that there is no turning back on the part of the debtor and the lender and when they apply for this type of method, they agree to the term that the property is no longer theirs at all.
These are just a few options before you finally consider foreclosure but when you feel that there is no better option anymore, in the end, foreclosure would probably be the best choice for you.
Synopsis of Idaho Foreclosure Laws
Judicial Foreclosure Available: No
Non-Judicial Foreclosure Available: Yes
Primary Security Instruments: Deed of Trust
Timeline: Typically 150 days
Right of Redemption: Yes
Deficiency Judgments Allowed: Yes
In Idaho, lenders may foreclose on deeds of trusts in default using the non-judicial foreclosure process.
Non-Judicial Foreclosure
The non-judicial process of foreclosure is used when a power of sale clause exists in a mortgage or deed of trust. A "power of sale" clause is the clause in a deed of trust or mortgage, in which the borrower pre-authorizes the sale of property to pay off the balance on a loan in the event of the their default. In deeds of trust or mortgages where a power of sale exists, the power given to the lender to sell the property may be executed by the lender or their representative, typically referred to as the trustee. Regulations for this type of foreclosure process are outlined below in the "Power of Sale Foreclosure Guidelines".
Power of Sale Foreclosure Guidelines
If the deed of trust or mortgage contains a power of sale clause and specifies the time, place and terms of sale, then the specified procedure must be followed. Otherwise, the non-judicial power of sale foreclosure is carried out as follows:
The notice of sale must be recorded in the county where the property is located and given to the borrower and the occupants of the property (if not the borrower) at least one hundred twenty (120) days before the date of the sale.
The notice must be published in the newspapers in the county where the property is located at least once a week for four (4) consecutive weeks. The final ad must be run not less than thirty (30) days in advance of the foreclosure. The published notice must contact a legal description of the property, its street address and the name and phone number of someone who can give directions.
Said notice must describe the nature of the default, a legal description of the property, as well its street address, the lender's name, the date, time, and place of the sale, and the name and phone number of the person conducting the sale.
The foreclosure sale must take place on the date, at the time and at the place specified in the notice. However, the sale may be postponed and held at a new time and place, so long as it is within thirty (30) days of the originally scheduled sale.
If the property consists of more than twenty (20) acres, the buyer has a period of one (1) year to redeem said property. If it is less than twenty (20) acres, the period of time is lessened to six months.
Where to go to for Foreclosure Help
Boise Field Office
800 Park Blvd, Suite 220
Boise, ID 83712
Phone: (208) 334-1990
Email: firstname.lastname@example.com
Fax: (208) 334-9648
Jurisdiction: State of Idaho
William B. Jolley
Field Office Director
Office Hours: 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.,
Monday through Friday
Stop Foreclosure Early
Bell Financial Group
1833 E 17th Street
Idaho Falls, ID
Bank of America – Appleway
501 W Appleway St
Coeur d'Alene, ID
Bank of America – Silver Valley
733 E Mullan Ave
Osburn, ID
Wells Fargo – Perrine
1864 Blue Lakes Blvd N
Twin Falls, ID
Wells Fargo – Caldwell Cleveland
823 Cleveland Blvd
Caldwell, ID
Waterstone Mortgage – Prime Equity Group
2535 W State Street
Boise, ID
Golf Savings Bank
2300 S.Eagle Rd
Meridian, ID
US Bank – Wendell Office
(208) 536-5461
15 S Idaho St
Wendell, ID
US Bank – Filer Office
(208) 326-4348
98 Highway 30
Filer, ID
Wells Fargo – Genesee
102 E Walnut St
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Last week, the Globe ran a nice story on the history of the mile markers in Boston. Our neighborhood is fortunate enough to have two of these from the 1700's, the Parting Stone in Eliot Square and the 3-mile marker just down Centre across from Gardner. Most of these were installed by Paul Dudley, one of Roxbury's many famous Dudleys.
The story also included this map showing the location of all the mile markers around Boston. If you've never taken the time to stop and visit the Parting Stone or Mile Marker 3, make sure you do next time you're walking around the neighborhood!


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I love the opportunity to share handmade goodies from my home state of Queensland. This delightful collection is from the recently launched little picot, who are based in Caloundra. The little picot Autumn Winter 2015 range is a celebration of colour, texture, and culture, and is made using natural earth friendly fabrics harmoniously combined with hand loomed materials.
Little picot is produced in small runs, making each collection truly unique. You can purchase little picot handmade clothing via here or follow them on Instagram for their latest happy snaps.


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text: One Up, Two Down hail from three countries joined by the Pacific Ocean. Fiddler George Jackson and guitarist Daniel Watkins, from New Zealand and Australia respectively, are back to back winners of the Australian Bluegrass Scholarship ('12, '13) and veteran touring musicians in the Australian bluegrass scene. Together with North Carolinian, Yale School of Music trained (MM '13) double bassist Andrew Small, they bring together raw old-time groove, bluegrass dexterity, and folk storytelling. The music showcases a deep respect for tradition while simultaneously establishing these musicians as boundary pushing musical explorers. No barrier is too great to stand between musicians with a powerful musical connection and One Up, Two Down is a perfect example of music bringing people together. The band's debut self-titled EP was recorded in late 2013 in Nashville, TN. Their follow-up EP, "A Day on the Quay", was recorded on Circular Quay in Sydney, Australia and is set for release in January 2016.


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your frequent questions
The first day of the menstrual cycle is the day you start bleeding. If you started bleeding after 6pm then the following day is counted as the first day.
There are different kinds of stimulation drugs, and usually several are combined. They may be in the form of nasal sprays or in the form of injections which are given subcutaneously (under the skin).
Infertility treatment is often long-term and therefore sick leave applies only to those situations where the physical or psychological stress caused by the working environment may negatively affect the treatment itself. These situations include the ovarian stimulation performed in order to remove the eggs from the follicles and the period after the removal. The sick leave lasts until a confirmation or an exclusion of a pregnancy.
How long after an embryo transfer should I use drugs containing progesterone (Utrogestan, Agolutin, Prolutex and others)?
The reason for their withdrawal is always a negative pregnancy test result. However, do not stop the treatment by yourself. Always consult everything with your doctor.
How soon after an embryo transfer (ET, KET) or insemination (IUI) is a urine pregnancy test reliable?
From the 11th to 12th day, but the ideal time is a blood test on the 14th day after ET. After IUI, it is even enough if the test is done with a delay of your menstruation. Repeated examinations and ultrasound are important steps which help us to exclude ectopic pregnancy.
That depends on the kind of the treatment and the intensity hormonal stimulation of the ovaries. Usually it is advisable to go through at least 2-3 cycles so that ovaries can "relax" and respond well to the stimulation during the following treatment.
The eggs are capable of fertilisation for approximately 24 hours, but fertilisation usually occurs during the first 8-12 hours. Sperm remains in the female genital tract even over 5 days, but they are most capable to fertilise an egg during the first 48 hours.
Extracorporeal fertilisation does not require the couple to be married. However, under the current legislation, a written request for the treatment with signatures from both the man and woman in a couple is required, even in cases where donated gametes are necessary for the treatment.
A normal seminogram result is considered to be at least 15 million sperm per 1 ml of ejaculate, out of which at least 32% shows a progressive motility and 4% has the shape accepted as normal. Sperm values can vary, so it is suitable to repeat the examination after 1.3 months in a case of any abnormal findings.
It always depends on the circumstances. As for a spontaneous termination of the pregnancy in the early stages, and the miscarriage happened without any further health complications, it is possible to try again almost immediately. But it is necessary to consult your health condition with your doctor. As for a miscarriage taken care of by the instrumental uterine cavity revision, it is recommended to wait for 3-4 months.
If you want to launch another attempt to get pregnant after giving birth naturally or by a caesarean section (c-section), the intervals are different. An interval of 6 months is recommended after a natural birth and an interval of 12 months is recommended after a c-section. It is important to realise that at the beginning of the therapy it is not possible to breastfeed.


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What's a teleport? Scanning all of the atoms in an object, save them as data, and recreate this code with new atoms in another space. We're going to create an original sculpture in Finland, scan...> Read more
Willful Blindness
WILLFUL BLINDNESS is a mesmerizing story of a gun shot victim as he crawls home, the story of a mother supporting her daughter and story of a daughter who has been a passive recipient of the fruits of evil. A nonlinear,...> Read more
Pilot Project: Photography
Director: James Higginson
An educational pilot program that will bring digital SLR cameras and lessons to high school kids who do not have access to the technology or the know how to express themselves artistically. Via Internet webinars...> Read more
Niki + Alex
Director/Writer: James Higginson
Niki loves Alex and Alex loves Niki, more than any words can adequately describe. We join their relationship as an unforeseen event shakes their bond, their devotion, their understanding and their minds to the core. A combination...> Read more
Road to Batumi
Director/Writer: James Higginson
We travel from here to there. It is the process of going, the "transportation", and the journey along the way that is expressed through the relationships of 3 couples. The film will be a non-linear exploration of...> Read more
DEVOUT, an independent documentary film
In this documentary, the camera visits the monasteries in the central Kosipa region. This region has the largest concentrated number of monasteries in Georgia. The film travels to a cliff monastery perched 1700 meters on the side of mountain; through beautiful mountain...> Read more
Kobuleti Beach: Summer morning
Regisseur/Autor: James Higginson
Ein durchgehend in Master-Shot-Einstellungen gedrehter Film, der einen Morgen am Strand von Kobuleti zeigt. Impressionen , die in kleinen Szenen und Abläufen die Komik des Alltäglichen festhalten – die nebensächlichen Ereignisse, die den Strand langsam...> Read more


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Spike TV has ordered a 10-episode adaptation of Stephen King's 1984 horror novella The Mist!
Not to be confused with the movie, which — and we hate to say this — has a far superior ending. No, really, the movie was better.
The series will be produced by none other than TWC-Dimension Television, who also produced 2007's The Mist.
The latest adaptation is scheduled to film this summer and will hit small screens in 2017.
It's a hot, lazy day, perfect for a cookout, until you see those strange dark clouds. Suddenly a violent storm sweeps across the lake and ends as abruptly and unexpectedly as it had begun. Then comes the mist…creeping slowly, inexorably into town, where it settles and waits, trapping you in the supermarket with dozens of others, cut off from your families and the world. The mist is alive, seething with unearthly sounds and movements. What unleashed this terror? Was it the Arrowhead Project—the top secret government operation that everyone has noticed but no one quite understands? And what happens when the provisions have run out and you're forced to make your escape, edging blindly through the dim light?
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Talking with a colleague the other day reminded me of just how nuanced many of the forensic artifacts are that we rely upon. Nowhere is this more true than in the Windows Registry. With no specification and even Microsoft products not following any data storage methodology, it is about as haphazard and irregular as they come. As an example, let's look at the OpenRunSaveMRU and LastVisitedMRU Registry keys. Both have been documented for years and are frequently cited in examinations. That being said, I would bet many examiners have not investigated the keys deeply enough to understand everything they are telling us. Here is a quick rundown on what we can glean from these keys.
In simplest terms, this key tracks files that have been opened or saved within a Windows shell dialog box. This happens to be a big data set, not only including web browsers like Internet Explorer and


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This programme is designed to extend your knowledge and introduce the skills and decompression procedures required for limited decompression diving.
This programme qualifies you to a depth of 40m / 132ft and complete dives with mandatory decompression stop requirements for up to a maximum of 15 minutes.
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Candidiasis: A Skin Condition
Candidiasis is a skin infection caused by yeasts that belong to Candida genus. Out of more than 20 species of Candida, the most common species causing infection in human beings is Candida albicans.
These yeasts are normally present on the skin and mucous membrane, but do not cause any infection. Overgrowth of these organisms leads to the development of symptoms. Candidiasis can occur in any part of the body. The symptoms vary depending on the area affected.
Types of candidiasis:
- Oropharyngeal/esophageal candidiasis
- Genital or vulvovaginal candidiasis
- Invasive candidiasis
Oropharyngeal/esophageal candidiasis:
Candidiasis which occurs in the throat or mouth is called oropharyngeal candidiasis or 'thrush'. In this type, white patches or plaques develop on the tongue and mucous membranes of other parts in the oral cavity. This type of candidiasis is not common in healthy adults.
Genital or vulvovaginal candidiasis:
This type of candidiasis infection occurs when there is overgrowth of yeast present in the vagina. So it is called as vulvovaginal candidiasis or yeast infection. This is a common type of yeast infection among adult women and is estimated that nearly 75 percent of women have had this infection at least once in their lifetime.
Invasive candidiasis:
Invasive candidiasis or candidemia is the infection where the yeast enters the blood stream. It is the fourth most common blood infections responsible for hospitalization of patients in United States.
Normally, there are many species of yeast living on the skin, but they grow more in warm and moist conditions. Candida albicans is the most common yeast causing infection.
The factors which lead to overgrowth of this yeast include:
- Warm weather
- Improper hygiene
- Tight clothing
- Infrequent undergarment changing
- Taking antibiotics which kill normal flora
- Reduced immunity due to diabetes, pregnancy or drugs like steroids
When the diaper of a baby provides a warm and moist environment, candidiasis is likely to occur on the buttocks of the baby.
Candidiasis can occur in obese patients in between the skin folds.
Based on the type of candidiasis there are different symptoms which include:
Oropharyngeal candidiasis:
- White patches in on tongue, palate, inner cheeks and sometimes on tonsils and gums
- Soreness in mouth causing difficulty in eating and swallowing
- Slight bleeding when the white lesions get scraped or rubbed
- Redness and cracking at corners of the mouth
- Cottony feeling in mouth
- Loss of taste
Vulvovaginal candidiasis:
- Vaginal itching
- Red, irritated skin of the labia
- Vaginal discharge which is thick, white and clumpy
- Painful urination
- Pain while having intercourse
Invasive candidiasis:
There are no specific symptoms of invasive candidiasis. The usual symptoms are fever and chills which do not reduce after antibiotic therapy. Additional symptoms may develop if the infection spreads to other organs such as liver, kidneys, bones, muscles, eyes or spleen. The organ affected may stop functioning if the infection is not resolved.
First the physical examination is done by the physician to check for symptoms and recognize the infection. To further confirm the yeast infection, the following tests are used in the diagnosis of candidiasis:
- Mucocutaneous candidiasis: The scrapings or smears obtained from the oral mucosa are examined under the microscope for the presence of fungal cells. Gram stain, methylene blue or potassium hydroxide smear are useful for this purpose.
- Cutaneous candidiasis: The scrapings obtained from the skin or nails can be helpful to detect the presence of yeast. For this test potassium hydroxide smears are useful.
- Genitourinary candidiasis: Analysis of urine is done to detect genitourinary infection of yeast. Presence of red blood cells, white blood cells, proteins and yeast cells indicate infection.
The treatment of candidiasis mainly involves the use of antifungal antibiotics. The following treatments are done for various types of candidiasis:
- Cutaneous candidiasis: The drugs mostly used in the treatment of Candidiasis of skin include antifungal drugs like econazole, clotrimazole, miconazole, ciclopirox, nystatin and ketoconazole.
- Mucocutaneous candidiasis: Candidiasis infection which occurs in the mucocutaneous tissues such as mouth and throat is treated with oral azoles.
- Oropharyngeal candidiasis: this type of candidiasis infection is treated using topical antifungal drugs or by systemic oral azole drugs.
- Esophageal candidiasis: it can be treated by using systemic therapy with antifungal drug fluconazole.
- Vulvovaginal candidiasis: oral fluconazole or topical antifungal agents can be used in the treatment of this type of yeast infection.
- Maintain good oral health
- Brush teeth every day, use an antiseptic mouthwash
- Reduce or avoid intake of sugar as it is food for candida
- Avoid consumption of alcohol as alcohol gets converted to sugar and it serves as food for growth of candida
- Eat large amounts of garlic as it has antifungal properties
- Have milk or curd as it has probiotic bacteria which fight against harmful bacteria
- Wear loose fitting clothes to allow proper ventilation.
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How to Get One
Stephanie Gibbs
Last week, I realized that the four artist's book editions that I completed this past winter were representative of the four elements: earth (Natural Philosophies), air (Amissa Anima), fire (Family Style), and water (Between, Among, Within). I wish I could say that I planned things that way. full prospectus here
Nope. The subconscious mind is the only part of me that can take credit.
However, the active mind has created several venues for purchase, in case you weren't at Codex.
Option 1. Email me! Checks and credit cards are fine. email@example.com In no time at all, you'll get a spiffy package in the mail.
Option 2. Use etsy! The shop name is BookbindingLA, and you'll find books for sale, as well as greeting cards.
Option 3. Visit Abecedarian Artists Books in Denver! They also have a handy-dandy website.
Option 4. Maybe you prefer the South, or East Coast. Vamp and Tramp has you covered. Currently, my work is featured in new arrivals.


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Constructed as a high rise premium apartment complex in 1992, The Mayfair Tower was purchased by Crescent Heights Development and converted to a condominium property. The 35 story building (323 units) is a mix of one, two and three bedroom residences including four tower two level Penthouse units. There is some interesting history between the Mayfair Tower and the adjoining Mayfair Renaissance property which was built in 2002 by the same developer, Crescent Heights. The original owners of the South facing (Downtown views) were charged a premium for their units without it being disclosed that the other building was going to be erected. It led to some back and forth litigation between the respective buildings and the developer (long since resolved). The buildings amenities include a clubroom, fitness center, library and 24/7 concierge. The building has a multi-level parking deck for resident parking, but very limited guest parking. The Mayfair Tower is just a block away from Piedmont Park and the Art's Center Marta station.
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Cheltenham Racecourse History
Cheltenham Racecourse is situated in Prestbury Park in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire. The historic racecourse is the host of the Cheltenham Festival, the most prestigious horseracing meeting in National Hunt racing. For this reason the Cheltenham Festival is often described as the home of National Hunt racing in the United Kingdom.
A racetrack was first laid in Prestbury Park in 1831 when violent resistance from the Cheltenham parish priest led to the racing facilities at Cleeve Hill being burned to the ground by parishioners. The Cheltenham racetrack was originally used only for flat racing, and huge crowds were attracted to the meetings held at Prestbury Park.
The first steeplechases were run at Cheltenham Racecourse in 1898, and four years later the first Cheltenham Festival was held at the racecourse. Up until the 1960s National Hunt races took place at the back of the stands. The National Hunt racing facilities received their first significant upgrade in the 1960s when the Jockey Club took ownership of the venue.
During the 1960s a grandstand was built on the Cheltenham Racetrack National Hunt course to accommodate the growing popularity of the race format and the crowds who converged on the racetrack to witness the exploits of great jumpers like Arkle and Flyingbolt. From the 1960s onwards the Cheltenham racetrack was subjected to an almost continuous process of redevelopment as money flowed into the event.
The work at Cheltenham racetrack peaked during the 1980s as the facilities struggled to accommodate increased public interest in the Cheltenham Festival. The grandstands were extended and upgraded with the addition of hospitality suites. A new cross country course was mapped out on the Cheltenham grounds in the 1990s, allowing cross country National Hunt races to take advantage of the natural obstacles on the ground.
The most recent round of developments at the Cheltenham racetrack has seen the popular enclosure at the center of the racetrack replaced with a grandstand offering some of the finest views of the on track action. Recent developments have been targeted at improving the turf drainage and increasing the racetrack surface area.
As the Cheltenham racetrack has developed, so has its importance in the local community. At present the Cheltenham Racecourse contributes nearly £50 million to the local economy and big days at the racetrack employ up to 5000 locals.


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sharing in governance of extractive industries
Women have been historically exposed to greater risks and captured fewer of the benefits of their engagement with the mining sector. Taking a specific gender approach to mining should be built in throughout the mining cycle and can be particularly reinforced at the design stage of mining operations.
The mining industry can impact positively and negatively across the SDGs. Mining can foster economic development through the creation of employment, business development and increased revenues. Historically, however, mining has contributed to many of the challenges that the SDGs are trying to address such as environmental degradation, displacement of populations, worsening economic and social inequality, armed conflicts, gender-based violence and violations of human rights amongst others.
In terms of Gender Equality, especially SDG 5 on achieving gender equality and empowering all women and girls and the 40 plus gender related targets provide a platform to support women´s empowerment in the extractive industry and mining sector.
EGP is currently supporting two projects in Mozambique and Colombia to strengthen gender equality in public administration of the mining sector.
In Mozambique, EGP is currently collaborating with UN WOMEN on a project on Gender, Environmental Governance and Mining. The overall aim of the project is to strengthen gender dimensions in the mining sector, particularly at the level of interventions and promoting a human right-based approach that can also deliver better governance in the mining sector, geared towards the SDGS.
In Colombia, we are currently developing a project to contribute to improving social-environmental conditions of women in mining contexts in the Chocó region in Colombia. This project aims to identify entry points for governments to protect rights, prevent conflict and enhance women's social, economic and environmental outcomes of mining this project by exploring the link between public administration of mining and building sustainable peace.
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Dear Piet,
Thanks so much for your interesting contribution!
Protecting the needs and interests of women as well as indigenous communities affected by extractive projects in an important topic as part as our efforts to strengthen environmental governance of the mining sector and guarantee the rights for all groups and communities.
I added the resource GENDER AND THE EXTRACTIVE INDUSTRIES: PUTTING GENDER ON THE CORPORATE AGENDA you shared with us on our GUIDELINES FOR COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT page.
Would be great to hear more in our community about other experiences related to indigenous communities/or women affected by extractive projects.
Warm regards,
Jasmin Blessing
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The first trip was up to Denali National Park, to take advantage of the road lottery. On the way, Elaine and I made a quick pit stop at Denali Brewing Company's production brewery at Mile 2 of the Talkeetna Spur Highway. I wanted to see its newly-opened Tap Room and find out if there was any other news.
The Tap Room is open seven days a week, and as of 1 October, its hours will be from 2 to 8 PM. It's a very nice place to stop for a beer or two, especially on a nice day when the big roll-up door is open, as you can see from these photos:
|Denali Brewing Company. Photo by Elaine Howell
|Interior of DBC's Tap Room. Photo by Elaine Howell.
Luckily, Owner Sassan Mossanen was there and could take a few minutes to chat with me. He took me out back to see the latest of several recent expansions to the brewery. This one is adding another 6,000 square feet to the existing 16,000 square foot facility. It will house the brewhouse which is currently located in very cramped quarters at the pub in downtown Talkeetna. Once the project is completes, all brewing will take place at this one site, with the main production brewhouse focusing on meeting the demand for Denali's flagship brews, in kegs and cans, while the smaller brewhouse continues to produce more esoteric beers, like Denali's Flagstop series of brews and its sour ales.
|Sassan and I next to the new addition to Denali. Photo by Elaine Howell.
Besides the coming relocation, Denali has also recently added two new 120-barrel conical fermenters and another 120-barrel brite tank for the main production brewery and is buying two used open fermenters from Kenai River Brewing for use in the smaller brewhouse. Things are obviously booming for Denali Brewing Company!
In light of the above, what I learned the next day was very surprising: Boe Barnett, who founded Denali along with Sassan Mossanen, announced via Facebook that he had left the company and was on his way out of Alaska! This came as a real bolt from the blue for me. I have been in touch with Boe via email (he and his family are driving south), and here's what he had to say in answer to my questions:
|Boe Barnett. Photo by Elaine Howell
"The reasons I left DBC have to do with wanting to spend more time with my family, as well as spend more time on my other creative pursuits. I was never able to achieve a sustainable work-family balance in such a fast growing business."Why now?
"Why now? Well, I just couldn't let the situation continue. Also, DBC is in a solid place with regards to viability. I was fortunate enough to have been able to build a small, tight crew that will continue on and grow in my absence."What's next for you?
"At this point, my wife and I have no plans for our next step. We are going to take as much time as possible and travel. Along the way, we'll be looking for the next great place to settle down and into something new."
"I look forward to watching DBC and the AK beer industry grow and prosper. I also look forward to more great Alaska beer some day in the future."I know everyone out there would want to join me in wishing Boe and his family fair winds and following seas, as they head off on their next adventure. Who knows, maybe the winds will blow them back to Alaska some day...
While visiting Denali National Park, I made it a point to check out the local beer scene, of course. On Thursday, our first night in town, Elaine and I dined at the Overlook Restaurant, just reopened under new management a few weeks ago. It is now owned by David McCarthy and Jason Motyka,the same folks who own 49th State Brewing Company and Prospectors Pizzeria & Alehouse, and it showed. The food was amazing (I had a rack of lamb that was absolutely spectacular) and the beer list was relatively small but excellent. Besides several beers from 49th State, there was a nice selection of several excellent imports. The Overlook closed for the season on Sunday, September 14th, but if you'll be passing through Glitter Gulch next summer, I wholeheartedly recommend it.
On Friday evening, after a long day of driving the Park Road and photographing wildlife, including almost a dozen grizzlies, we had dinner at Prospector's Pizzeria and Alehouse. We ate there last summer, on our way home from Fairbanks, and the food this time was just as good as it was last year. I was in the mood for something different, so I was happy to take advantage of the evening special to drink one of my all-time favorite beers in the world, Saison Dupont, on draft at a reduced price. Prospectors was just named one of the 25 Great American Beer Bars for 2104. This is the second year they have earned this honor; read the full story here.
Finally, on Saturday, we paid a visit to 49th State Brewing itself. Once again, the food was outstanding-- I don't think I ever eaten yak before-- as were the two beers I ordered: Seward's Folly Russian Imperial Stout and a Smoked Marzen (see the reviews below). 49th State will be closing for the season sometime in October, so stop in before then if you can.
After a few days at home, Elaine and I left again, this time to fly to Seattle for our grandson's first birthday party. Unfortunately, this meant I had to miss the Talkeetna Brewfest, which took place last Saturday, September 20th. All reports indicate it was a great time, so I'm hoping to make it there in 2015. If you'd like to read the blog of someone who did make it there this year, you can check out this post by my fellow beer blogger Kristi Trimmer.
While beer wasn't the focus of my trip to Seattle either, I did manage to enjoy some while there and pick up a few interesting ones to bring back with me a savor over the next few days. I particularly enjoyed a couple of beers from Fremont Brewing, which is located not far from where my daughter and son-in-law live. I had bombers of Universale Pale Ale and Interurban IPA, and liked both beers very much. We purchased said bombers off the shelf from inside a Safeway, by the way. Washington does not have our stupid requirement that beer can only be purchased from a liquor store, yet they seem to have avoided the drunken rioting which the state of Alaska seems to think would immediately ensue if you could buy your beer at the same cash register that you use to buy your frozen tacos...
|Alaska & Delaware: Holding the line against beer in grocery stores...
I also visited an excellent beer store/ beer bar, called Special Brews, to purchase beers to bring back with me. Naturally I grabbed stuff which we can't readily get here in Alaska, and I'll write about it in the coming weeks. However, I was very impressed with both the layout and the friendliness and knowledge of the staff at Special Brews; it's a combination bottle shop, growler bar, and regular beer bar. Imagine if La Bodega and Cafe Amsterdam were combined, minus the food. I'm pretty sure you couldn't have anything like that under Alaska's ridiculously cumbersome alcohol laws, unfortunately. No doubt as soon as I left Special Brews another drunken riot broke out...
Anyway, if you find yourself on the north side of Seattle, I strongly recommend stopping at Special Brews. You can learn more about them here, and even sign up for an email newsletter.
So that's the story of my recent travels. What other news has there been in the world of Alaska beer? Let's see..
The Capital Brewfest took place in Juneau on Saturday, September 13th; by all accounts it was a great time for all concerned, with over 800 in attendance, and raised a nice amount of money for the worthy causes supported by the Juneau Rotary.
HooDoo Brewing has just completed its first expansion since opening in 2012. The brewery now has three new 30-barrel brite tanks, for a total of five such tanks. HooDoo is also in the midst of Oktoberfest, with the celebration continuing until 4 October. See their website for a schedule of events.
On the way back from Denali National Park, Elaine and I paid a visit to the site of the new Anchorage Brewing Company building on King Street. It was a Sunday afternoon, so no one was there, but we still managed a look around. Construction looks to be proceeding quite well, with the roof having been completed back on September 13th. Hopefully they will still make their target of a November opening. ABC has also hired a new brewer to replace Jeremiah Boone, who is now the head brewer at King Street Brewing. The new brewer is Bart Chelmo, formerly one of the brewers at Glacier BrewHouse. Here he is, hard at work at his new job:
|Photo courtesy of Anchorage Brewing Company
Speaking of King Street Brewing, owner Shane Kingry sent out a press release last Thursday, 9/18/14, on their Oktoberfest plans. Here's what he had to say:
That's right, Oktoberfest is back! Our fall seasonal lager will make its debut tomorrow (Friday the 19th) in the tap room. You may remember this smooth malty amber Marzen from last year. Be sure to stop by and fill your growlers up before it's gone…I think we ran out before October last year.
And speaking of Oktoberfest…King Street will be having its annual Oktoberfest Celebration on Saturday, September 27th. We have been working on this event for the entire year and will showcase five Authentic German Beers on the 27th: Oktoberfest Marzen (of course!), German Bock, German Helles, Bavarian Hefeweizen, and a sneak peak of our German WeizenBock...as well as our blends such as our Dunkleweizen!
To celebrate this date, we have put together a special offering which includes:
- 36oz of authentic German beer (including those listed above), served in
- A commemorative .5 Liter Glass Stein decorated with King St's logo, and
- Two German Brand Bratwurst from Alaska Sausage and Seafood along with traditional side dishes.
All for $25!
Sounds like they'll be having a super time at King Street.
A few notes on the beers that will be available only during the Oktoberfest Party:
Munich Oktoberfest – An amber lager that has been brewed with all German malts (including Munich and Vienna), Noble hops, and Munich Lager yeast. Traditionally brewed in the spring and stored in caves during the summer, this beer is used to celebrate the autumn harvest. Grab some pretzels and a stein full of this!
German Bock – This dark lager with notes of grape and plum was released in February. It has been aging nicely in our cellar. The fuller flavor of the Bock is just perfect for these recent days that seem to have just a hint of chill in the air.
German Helles – Released as our Golden lager mid-summer and sold out a couple of of weeks ago. Good thing we saved one keg for the party! It is the perfect beer to quaff down with a spicy sausage. This is our last keg and once it's gone…you'll have to wait until next summer to enjoy it again.
Bavarian Hefeweizen - Premium German wheat and Pilsner malts burst with flavor and perfectly compliment the rich clove and banana aromas in this authentic German Wheat Beer. Unfiltered and perfect for this occasion….pass the rye bread and mustard please!
German WeizenBock – A dark and malty version of a strong German wheat beer, this beer comes in at 7.4% ABV. We brewed this beer several months ago and most of it has been aging in Port wine barrels. However we put a little to the side before "going into the oak" and although it has not been released yet, you will have an opportunity to enjoy it before anyone else does!
Looking forward to seeing you FRIDAY for the Oktoberfest release and NEXT SATURDAY (the 27th) for the party!
Over at Glacier BrewHouse, there are two new beers on tap. Here's how they describe them:
|Photo courtesy of Glacier BrewHouse
Plum Saison - French style Saison with fruity and spicy flavors supported by a soft malt character and slight tartness. Made with special French Saison yeast and infused with Italian Plum. You'll go plum crazy over this one!
Alcohol: 7.02% alcohol by volume. Starting Gravity: 14.65 Plato (1.060 S.G.).
|Photo courtesy of Glacier BrewHouse
Oktoberfest - This festive beer is medium bodied, sweet, malty, and supremely smooth. The color is a brilliant light copper. The beer was brewed using only the finest German Pilsner and Munich malts along with very subtle German hops.And don't forget that the Great Alaska Beer Train rolls out of Anchorage to Portage and back in just over a week!
Alcohol: 6.06% by volume. Starting gravity: 15.26 Plato (1.062 S.G.)
It always sells out, so get your tickets now via this website.
At Midnight Sun Brewing Company, there's a new beer coming, but no one knows exactly when. Termination Dust is the next beer in the Alaskana Series, a Belgian Barley Wine (13% ABV, 70 IBUs) and will be released when Head Brewer Lee Ellis declares that he can officially see termination dust on Flattop from the brewery. Judging by how cold its been in the mornings lately, I doubt we'll have to wait much longer,,,
To celebrate their 3rd anniversary on Saturday, October 11th, Arkose will re-release their Blue Skies Organic Ale.
Alaskan Brewing Company is partnering with Teton Gravity Research (TGR) and Jones Snowboards to bring the film "Higher" to thirty premiere locations.
"So much of these films are shot in the extreme backcountry of Alaska, that it seemed like a perfect match for Alaskan to be the beer poured at the premiere of the film, and more showings throughout our western states," said Will Race, Promotions Manager for Alaskan Brewing. "An added bonus for us is the number of Alaskan riders featured in the film, including Lucas Merli of Juneau and Ryland Bell from Elfin Cove and Fairbanks. It's great to see this next generation of extreme snowboarders coming to the forefront, and we are excited to be a part of it."
Baranof Island Brewing Company in Sitka is planning an Oktoberfest celebration at the brewery from 3 to 8 PM on Saturday, October 4th.
Seward Brewing Company has announced that they will be closing for the season this Saturday, September 27th. So this week is your last chance to stop by until next year!
Doug Hogue of Kenai River Brewing tells me that he's brewed up a killer English Old Ale using spruce tips added 15 minutes before the end of the boil. No name yet, but look for an early December release. Meantime, one week from today is October 1st and you know what that means: the release of the 2014 Winter Warlock! Mark you calendars!
Zach Henry of St. Elias Brewing told me this morning that he's got some lagers in the pipeline. After his Oktoberfest, look for another of his excellent pilsners...
One final bit of news: if anyone out there is reading this blog in or near Las Vegas, I received an invitation to a beer fest this Saturday at The Cosmopolitan. It's called Desert Hops and sounds like a pretty nice one. Vegas is a bit much for me right now, but if you'll be in Vegas, you might want to check it out...
OK, let's do some beer reviews. This blog is already running long, so we'll limit it to three this time around, all from 49th State Brewing Company in Healy:
Solstice IPA: This brew was a clear gold with a nice white head that dissipated slowly to a collar. There was an excellent hop aroma, with more floral and less citrus notes than you see in the typical American IPA; very inviting. There was an excellent clean, fresh bitterness to the attack, followed by delicious hop flavor, before falling gradually to a fine finish. All-in-all, this was a wonderful IPA, served in perfect condition; very satisfying and delicious! 6,8% ABV, 65 IBUs.
Seward's Folly Russian Imperial Stout: One of this year's Hibernation Series. In the glass this beer was totally opaque with a small tan head that dissipated fairly quickly to a collar. The nose was very deep and complex, with notes of sweet and roasted malt, coffee, and dark fruits. The mouthfeel was delightfully chewy. The flavor profile was also complex, with elements coming forward, then stepping back to let others take their place. I picked up coffee, plums, dark chocolate, tobacco, and raisins. There's no trace of the 9.5% ABV in the profile, and the beer has an amazingly long finish. This is an excellent Russian Imperial Stout and a testament to how much a long, cold conditioning can improve a beer. Get it if you can. 70 IBUs.
Smoked Marzen: In the style of the classic rauchbiers from Bamberg, Germany, this brew is a translucent ruby color with a cream-colored head that left good lacing on the glass. The aroma was of smoke and malt, with nary a trace of hops, as is proper for the style. Carbonation was good. The smoke flavors persisted from start to finish, dropping away a bit as the good clean malt flavor asserts itself, but returning again in the finish. I haven't been to Bamberg, so I don't what they're like on draft, but this beer is as good as anything I've ever had in a bottle from Germany.
Well, that's it for this time. No more travel in the offing, so I should be able to get these blogs out on a more regular basis, which will make them a bit more timely and not so long!
Until Next Time, Cheers!


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By Graham Readfearn • Thursday, June 12, 2014 - 07:50
AN Australian Federal MP is planning to join some of the world's noisiest deniers of the science of climate change at a conference in Las Vegas in a few weeks time.
George Christensen, the National Party member for Dawson in the coal-friendly state of Queensland, will be hanging around the Mandelay Bay Resort with a rag-tag bunch of mostly long-retired academics and well paid think-tank associates for the Heartland Institute conference, starting on 7 July.
The Heartland Institute, funded over the years by fossil fuel corporations and conservative philanthropists, is itself one of America's loudest climate science denial organisations. This will be the organisation's ninth gathering of climate sceptics, denialists and fossil fuel apologists.
Before its 2012 conference, Heartland took out a billboard advertisement with a picture of terrorist and triple murderer Ted "unabomber" Kaczynski next to the words: "I still believe in Global Warming. Do you?"
Just to push the envelope further, the institute issued a press release stating: "Of course, not all global warming alarmists are murderers and tyrants."
Glad we got that one cleared up.
Christensen has put his own "sceptical" views on climate change on the record in the past. He is not sure that humans can cause climate change.
In his maiden speech to Australia's Parliament, Christensen said: "Despite what the political and media elite tell us to think, the truth is the science on climate change is not settled."
In November 2013, Christensen told Parliament that his doubts about climate change came from "the well-publicised antics" of climate scientists when thousands of private emails were illegally hacked from Britain's the University of East Anglia and then published.
Numerous investigations into the so-called "climategate" affair found there had been no scientific misconduct, but this news obviously had not reached Christensen.
Christensen also promoted Heartland's climate change reports which he said were from "real climate scientists" and showed "the science is nowhere near to being settled".
In Parliament in February, he downplayed a spate of "so-called record heat waves" by saying other parts of the globe had experienced "record cold". In fact, according to the US National Climate Data Center, January 2014 was the globe's fourth hottest since records began in 1880 and was the "347th consecutive month with a global temperature above the 20th century average".
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FAWU (Fako Agricultural Workers Union) organises plantation workers in the South West Province of Cameroon. Between 2013 and 2016, Banana Link worked with the Fako Agricultural Workers Union (FAWU) in Cameroon to educate and empower workers and their unions to negotiate living wages and improved conditions on banana and pineapple plantations.
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Living and Working Conditions in the Banana Sector in South West Cameroon Dafni Skalidou and Harriet Labouchere, 2012
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Social Impacts of Banana Supply Chains; A Case Study from Cameroon Dafni Skalidou and Harriet Labouchere, 2012
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Rounding out the list of suggestions for Phil Emery to cut or keep is Kellen Davis at tight end. He was drafted in 2008, but played in Greg Olsen's shadow until this year. So should the Bears cut or keep him?
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A 14-week-old polar bear cub sticks out its tongue at the camera while playing with its twin on March 19 at the Hellabrunn Zoo in Munich, Germany.
The cuddly duo — a boy and a girl born at the zoo on Dec. 9 — accompanied their 7-year-old mom, Giovanna, on an exploration of their enclosure as part of their first presentation to the media.
You may remember Giovanna for being the former "love interest" of Germany's most famous bear, Knut, who died of encephalitis-induced seizures in 2011. Although their romance didn't pan out the way keepers and staff had hoped, Giovanna remains in good health and has gone on to mate with the zoo's 14-year-old male, Yogi.
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