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A British manufacturer, Hamilton produces high quality decorative electrical wiring accessories, lighting controls, and multi-room audio systems - all designed and
manufactured to meet technical and aesthetic demands required in of both residential and commercial projects.
Combining quality and style with attention to detail, the Hamilton range of decorative switch plates & sockets will leave you spoilt for choice:
● 18 unique collections
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● All fit a standard 35mm BS4662 2006 flush wall boxs
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● New LED dimmer in various finishess
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Hamilton Litestat has launched a new 2-Way LED dimmer, designed to be compatible with a wider range of mains dimmable lamp and luminaire brands. Hence, silent and flicker-free in operation, the LEDIT-B100™ is the perfect retrofit replacement when used with a standard 2-way Rocker Switch - ideal for applications such as larger rooms with two entrances/exits or on stairway lighting. A third intermediate switch for extra control can be accommodated for long hallways and corridors.
Following the popularity and success of the Vogue™ range of switch plates and sockets, Hamilton Litestat has expanded the collection with the addition of the Vogue™ Micro Grid.
Having entered the domestic circuit protection market last year with its Convex and Contour consumer units, Hamilton Litestat now introduces a new Metal Fused Switch to the range.
DALI Interface is now available for Hamilton's Mercury® Lighting Control and Multi-room Audio System
Elemento - Hamilton's new innovative waterproof range
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Hamilton Litestat is taking LED dimming to the next level with the introduction of its new Intelligent LED Grid module.
Hamilton Litestat is set to showcase its portfolio of switch and socket wall plate designs as well as its lighting control and multi-room audio systems at Decorex International 2015.
Hamilton Litestat has launched a new white plastic range of wiring accessories aptly named 'Vogue'- featuring a contemporary new design of white moulded bevelled edged products.
Hamilton Litestat has entered the Domestic Circuit Protection market with the launch of its own innovative range of metal consumer units.
Hamilton Litestat was officially welcomed at May Design Series into the ranks of the British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) as an 'Industry Partner'.
NEW Touch Screen Controller now comes as standard with Hamilton's Mercury® Lighting Control kits
Step into the customised world of quality switch plate and socket design with Hamilton Litestat at the May Design Series, 17 - 19 May, London ExCeL - Stand #L155
Hamilton's LEDstat continues its journey of success with another award nomination.
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Hamilton Litestat is showcasing the company's latest lighting control and multi-zone audio control systems at the hotel design event, Sleep 2014 this November.
Hamilton have produced a new 2015 range brochure
Hamilton Litestat has revealed that its latest innovation, the ""LEDstat Intelligent Dimmer" has been shortlisted in the Innovative Residential/Domestic Product of the Year category of the Electrical Industry Awards 2014
Hamilton Litestat Unveils NEW LEDstat Intelligent Dimmer
Hamilton Litestat has reported an increase in demand for its Hartland box-fix range.
Decorative electrical wiring accessories specialist and audio and lighting control systems manufacturer, Hamilton Litestat, will be returning to the Interiors show in January 2013.
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News about Helmut Kohl, including commentary and archival articles published in The New York Times.
Merkel Enlists Kohl as an Unlikely Ally
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August 21, 2012, Tuesday
Kohl Makes Plea for European Unity
Helmut Kohl, the former German chancellor, urged his fellow Germans this week not to give up on European integration. "I don't see any reason for any kind of pessimism," Mr. Kohl said....
May 18, 2011, Wednesday
In Germany, an Election Hangover
In an effort to save control of an important state while Japan's nuclear crisis and the Libyan rebellion were making headlines, the government effectively turned its back on Angela Merkel's supposed virtues....
March 29, 2011, Tuesday
For Merkel, a Summer to Sweat
Summer vacation can't come soon enough for Chancellor Angela Merkel. It will end a miserable semester of electoral setbacks, sagging poll ratings and political squabbles....
July 8, 2010, Thursday
Marsh: The Euro's Lost Promise
The dream of European monetary union has turned into a nightmare. Led by France and Germany, European countries will spend colossal sums they cannot afford to shore up an edifice many believe cannot stand, David Marsh writes in a column in The New...
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The Euro's Lost Promise
The causes of Europe's present crisis are but the latest twists in a drama that began more than two decades ago....
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Germany: Arms Dealer Convicted of Tax Evasion
Karlheinz Schreiber, the man at the center of a political fund-raising scandal that severely damaged the legacy of former Chancellor Helmut Kohl, was sentenced to eight years in prison....
May 6, 2010, Thursday
Enlarging NATO, Expanding Confusion
By acknowledging that there were mixed messages sent to Russia after the Berlin Wall fell, Washington would strengthen U.S. relations with Moscow....
November 30, 2009, Monday
Guiding Germany's Unification
Strong personal trust enabled U.S., German and Russian officials to respond quickly to the sudden rush of events...
November 7, 2009, Saturday
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A little progress today on the lug area I am getting to the part where one mistake will put a lot of time into the scrap bin. I must have checked things over 5 times before I cut lol. There was a fair amount of angles and math that could have gone bad.
This was my setup. There is not actually any metal removed yet. The black sections are sharpie so my dumb *** milled out the correct places.
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The Only Christmas Music Worth Listening To
Danko Jones | Posted 02.20.2013 | Canada Music
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Surprisingly, I've never hated Christmas music and I've always felt the more the merrier. That said, everyone must understand, there's only one Christmas album that matters. To my ears, all other Christmas albums sound like third-rate Chipmunks knock-offs, and that includes the impervious Bing Crosby!


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Everytime We Pay Taxes .... We are Renting space here .....
Ya know, originally only property owners were allowed to vote in this country.
I think the state owns all property.We just pay rent.
SOON-We already lost the war. You are the resistance.
Everytime We Pay Taxes .... We are Renting space here .....
If you go to the page in Blade's link and click on the page icon for the text you notice this has been proposed for the last several years. Appears to be just chaff.
"A great civilization is not conquered from without until it has destroyed itself from within.", Will Durant
"All that is necessary for the triumph of evil is that good men do nothing.", Edmund Burke
damn --don't you want another term or two of the big "O"?
hell back when bill clinton was in office they tried the same stunt -didn't get no where , but he was searching for monicas stained dress at the time.
-ain't nothing really new about it -
-less somehow barky cheats.lies and hook-crooks it in to law so he can have another term or two to tear the USA down. everybody thought gun control/ban was dead too.
sort of like those zombies we had last summer --who would have ever thought of a zombie plague in 2012???
hmmmmmm lets see If I get this right,,, Govt calling for gun bans, Obama wants a third term, places in the middle of no where to house citizans in case of civil unrest. ( basically interment camps like what was used to house japaneese americans during
WWII. Politicians can break the law without any real repercussions. What we now have is one big problem here in this country, and now we as citizans have to find a way to fix it and and get rid of all incumbant politicians. and to start once they are out of office there paycheck stops as dose thier medical care unless they choose to pay for it.We are paying the tab for these self serving self rightous, people its tome to give them a pink slip and say your services are no longer needed. We wish you well in your future and security is on its way to escort you from the premisis, Am I angry You bet I am . Im mad at the very laws that are supposed to protect citizans from certain infringements on ones personal rights to choose, and not have choices made for them just so others can make big money on someone elses sufffering.Which by the way is a federal and state law and yet no one will take any action to punish those who violated my mothers rightsand made a ton of Money On my mothers medicare by committing fruadulant acts of treatment trhat she didnt want. and yet no-one will listen or enforece the laws that are here for our protection, But yet when it comes to thier rights, they will tajke everything you have and then some, The only time politicans want to hear from the public is when they need a vote for re-election, or thier special intrest projects.Heres is one question to ponder, what would happen if in a general election no one was voted for the current seated presedent cannot remain in office even if they try to write an excutive order to keep the current regieme. remember he can only do two terms, Hes out on his ass. and the same would go to the house and the Senate no vote no job! think of it as buying a corporation you dont keep the old employees that are at the top, that is just bad judgement. Yiou hire all new people and yes it could be done it just takes dedication. Hiltler and Stalin wasnt defeated in a day, but when the smoke cleared they were gone and justice was served. Now its our time for justice and answers and to fire those whom are just dead weight, and self righous, Such as Senator Feinstein, Sen Schumer, Sen Boxer, Mayor Bloomburg( this idot cant even manage his own city on homicides but yet he is sending his staff members to washington to assist with disarming
US Citizans, while his bodyguards carry all sorts of goddies in thier arsenal.and the goverment is so ignorant if we ban all the guns we wont have a problem the citizans will do as they are told! In mho the powers that be have a long fight against them they cannot possibily win. Also I was contacted from a member here on a petition that wasnt worded right for that we the people, I would like some help in writting a few new petitions that is positive for US Citizans and our rights I could use some help in writting these any help would be greatful this is not just for me, but for my fellow citizans as well.Thanks in Advance for reading this sorry its so long but things need to be addressed if we are to retain what is rightfully ours,,,,Doc


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CEH Objectives
I've read through all the courseware and an exam prep book. Right now I'm going back through my notes and creating my own study guide. I'm curious to know if I follow these guidelines pretty well if that will be sufficient. And of course, playing around with the tools.. does the exam throw in the random ones that are in the courseware or does it pretty much stick to the main players?


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I winter all my hives outside here in western Canada. I am toying with the idea of wintering some of my hives indoors next year and manybe stablize my wintering losses.
Is there anyone with experience wintering indoors? Or can someone lead me to any links on wintering bees indoors.


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With most Republican National Convention activities canceled due to Hurricane Gustav, protestors outnumbered delegates in the downtown St. Paul areas surrounding the Xcel Center Monday afternoon. Though the protests here were considerably smaller than the demonstrations at the Republican convention four years ago in New York, some strong similarities existed. "No blood for oil" signs were pervasive. "Hell no, we won't go" chants rang out. Marginal causes like the 9/11 Truth movement were represented. The police presence was strong; arrests were made. And of course, few media television crews were on hand to record the action.


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CVG understands that the next PlayStation system will be revealed in a matter of weeks, not months.
How accurate is CVG usually? I had never used the site until lately, could be shite sources, or good ones.
To be honest, I'm not sure why it matters.
According to Sony, they are not revealing anything until Microsoft does first.
Asked about console release windows, Hirai told The Times: "why go first when your competitors can look at your specifications and come up with something better?".
Few in the industry suggest that the next Xbox and PlayStation will be released more than several months apart. It is also likely that both Sony and Microsoft executives have a clear understanding of their competitor's tech already, leaving less reasoning behind Hirai's claim.
CVG understands that the next PlayStation system will be revealed in a matter of weeks, not months.
People are itching for specs/details.
Honestly I couldn't care less but you post rumors about the PS4 every week.
quote:Ka fricking boom
Then don't read it or stay off the gaming board, pretty simple. And I've posted one thread, this is about the reveal.
Sorry you are a PC gamer and don't care, but consoles dominate gaming so it's bigger news than anything PC related. Get over it.
I'll be posting updates weekly on the new consoles as information comes out, I suggest you don't click.
I'll be posting updates weekly on the new consoles as information comes out, I suggest you don't click.
I was simply pointing out the fact that you post useless rumors about it every week
It went 4 pages and was very active.
ETA: Why don't you start the offical PS4 rumor thread and just update it as more rumors get released? Would be a lot easier and that way all of the rumores are in one thread for everyone to read.
Also, you never posted again once more people besides me called you out on your ignorance about ram.
I will just wait until something other than rumors are posted to say anything more.
I think what he was saying went way over your head
What does my last post to you in that thread have to do with people agreeing with what I was saying and pointing out how your stance on 4GB being plenty is ignorant?
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UTEP Sweeps Conference USA Men's Basketball Honors
Dec. 30, 2013
UTEP senior center John Bohannon was named the Conference USA Player of the Week and forward Vince Hunter was selected the C-USA Freshman of the Week on Monday, based on a vote by league media members.
Bohannon was chosen MVP of the WestStar Bank Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational in El Paso with a pair of double-doubles versus teams that each posted 22 wins and advanced to postseason play a year ago. He averaged 16 points and 13.5 rebounds in the event, shooting 64.3 percent (9-for-14) from the field and 70 percent (14-for-20) from the line. He also had five blocks in the two games. Bohannon pulled down 10 rebounds in the second half against Western Illinois. On the Fighting Leathernecks' last possession in the final 30 seconds, Bohannon blocked a shot and secured a defensive rebound, preserving the Miners' 65-64 lead in an eventual 67-64 win. He scored 13 points and added nine rebounds in the second half and overtime periods as UTEP outlasted Denver in double OT, 60-54, to claim the tournament title. Earlier in the week, Bohannon played 23 minutes in a 70-55 win over Montana State and contributed five points, seven rebounds and six assists.
Hunter was named the recipient of the Don Haskins Award at the WestStar Bank Don Haskins Sun Bowl Invitational after helping the Miners to the tournament title. He averaged 11 points, 9.5 rebounds and 1.5 blocks in two tournament games, making 6-of-14 field goals and 10-of-17 foul shots. Earlier in the week, he had six points and four rebounds in 18 minutes of a 70-55 triumph over Montana State.
Bohannon is UTEP's first Player of the Week honoree this season. Hunter is the second Freshman of the Week pick after Matt Willms was recognized on Nov. 11.
It marks the second time that UTEP has had the C-USA Player of the Week and Freshman of the Week simultaneously. It also happened on Dec. 26, 2011, when Michael Perez was Player of the Week and Cedrick Lang was Freshman of the Week.
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Office of Federal Student Aid
Functional Statements > Federal Student Aid
Risk Management
Risk Management in Federal Student Aid is responsible for providing best in business service for all internal review, audit resolution, risk assessment, risk management strategy, portfolio risk management and monitoring Federal Student Aid performance in high-risk issue areas. To accomplish this mission, Risk Management has two principal components:
The Risk Analysis and Reporting Group is responsible for providing enterprise-wide risk management oversight and guidance and has the following functions:
- Improving risk management efforts, activities and reporting;
- Coordinating annual high-level risk assessments of Federal Student Aid;
- Performing targeted risk assessments at the direction of senior management or as deemed appropriate;
- Implementing data analysis techniques and risk assessment methodologies to improve efforts to quantify, evaluate and report on risk;
- Assisting in the review, evaluation and approval of key projects, systems and organizational changes;
- Developing an enterprise risk management strategy; and
- Establishing and implementing an enterprise risk management framework.
Internal Review Group
The Internal Review Group is responsible for helping to ensure an effective internal control framework is in place across the enterprise and has the following functions:
- Monitoring Federal Student Aid's performance in high-risk areas identified by the Government Accountability Office (GAO);
- Coordinating meetings with GAO on high-risk issues;
- Serving as Federal Student Aid's official audit liaison with authority delegated from the Chief Operating Officer;
- Reporting on audit exception/resolution progress;
- Reporting on status of Corrective Action Plans execution;
- Working with Education's Office of Inspector General and GAO to facilitate their audits and address identified issues;
- Assisting in the review, evaluation and approval of key projects, systems and organizational changes; and
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Preserving fertility in men with cancer
The following chart shows current options for preserving fertility before, during, and after cancer treatment. Ideally, fertility discussions should take place before treatment, but we know this is not always the case.
You can use this information to learn more and then discuss your fertility options with your doctor. In some cases, you and your doctor might decide to use more than one option to try to preserve your fertility, especially if one option has a low or unknown success rate. Be sure that you understand the risks and chances of success of any fertility option you are interested in, and keep in mind that no method works 100% of the time. Married men and those with long-term partners might want to include them in these discussions and decisions.
This chart can help you learn more about your current options. After the chart we discuss the details of the listed options in alphabetical order.
Fertility options for men with cancer
Before treatment
During treatment
After treatment
Sperm banking
Radiation shielding
Testicular sperm extraction (TESE) or epididymal sperm aspiration*
Collecting sperm from urine*
Testicular tissue freezing*
Donor sperm
Natural pregnancy
Using banked sperm – see Sperm banking
Testicular sperm extraction (TESE) or epididymal sperm aspiration*
* Experimental
+ May be available at any point in time
Adoption is usually an option for anyone who wants to become a parent. Adoption can take place within your own country through a public agency or by a private arrangement, or internationally through private agencies. Some agencies specialize in placing children with special needs, older children, or siblings.
Most adoption agencies state that they do not rule out cancer survivors as potential parents. But agencies often require a letter from your doctor stating that you are cancer-free and can expect a healthy lifespan and a good quality of life. Some agencies or countries require a period of being off treatment and cancer-free before a cancer survivor can apply for adoption. Five years seems to be an average length of time.
There's a lot of paperwork to complete during the adoption process, and at times it can seem overwhelming. Many couples find it helpful to attend adoption or parenting classes before adopting. These classes can help you understand the adoption process and give you a chance to meet other couples in similar situations. The process takes different lengths of time depending on the type of adoption you choose. Most adoptions can be completed in 1 to 2 years.
Costs of adopting vary greatly, from less than $4,000 (for a public agency, foster care, or special needs adoption) up to $50,000 (for some international adoptions, including travel costs).
You may be able to find an agency that has experience working with cancer survivors. Some discrimination clearly does occur both in domestic and international adoption. Yet, most cancer survivors who want to adopt can do so.
Collecting sperm from urine
Sometimes the nerves that are needed to ejaculate semen or close the valve at the bottom of the bladder are damaged during cancer surgery. When this happens, the man still makes semen, but it doesn't come out of the penis at orgasm. Instead, it shoots backward into his bladder (called retrograde ejaculation). This is not painful or harmful, though the urine may look cloudy afterward because there's semen in it.
Fertility specialists may be able to collect sperm from the urine of these men and use them to fertilize their female partner's eggs in the lab through in vitro fertilization (in IVF, mature eggs are removed from a woman's ovaries, joined with sperm in the lab, and then put in a woman's uterus to develop.)
Donor sperm
Using donor sperm (also called donor insemination) is the simplest and least expensive way for men who are infertile after cancer treatment to become a parent. Major sperm banks in the United States collect sperm from young men who go through a detailed screening of their physical health, family health history, educational and emotional history, and even some genetic testing. They are also tested for sexually transmitted diseases, including HIV (the virus that causes AIDS) and the hepatitis B and C viruses. Couples may be able to choose a donor who will remain anonymous or one who is willing to have contact with the child later in life. Anonymous donor sperm usually costs less.
Intrauterine insemination with donor sperm usually is done in the doctor's office. The purified sperm sample is put right into the woman's uterus through a tiny, flexible tube. If needed, the woman's doctor might prescribe hormones to ripen more than one egg, which will increase the chance of a pregnancy. Success rates are good, and most women under age 35 without fertility problems get pregnant in an average of 3 to 6 cycles.
The cost of donor sperm varies, but averages about $200 to $700 a sample, which does not include the cost of the insemination or the cost of hormones for the woman. Be sure to ask for a list of all fees and charges, since these differ from one sperm bank to another (see "Insurance and financial concerns" in Other fertility-related issues to think about).
This is still an experimental procedure, and only a few successful pregnancies have been reported.
After some cancer surgeries, a man still makes semen, but it doesn't come out of the penis at orgasm (climax). In these cases, fertility specialists may be able to collect sperm using electrical stimulation of ejaculation, or electro-ejaculation.
Another possible use of this technique is in young cancer patients who cannot produce semen samples (for sperm banking) with the aid of masturbation, but at this time this is not a common practice.
Drugs are used to put you into a deep sleep for this procedure. Then a probe is put into the rectum and a low voltage electrical current is used to stimulate ejaculation. The semen collected can then be used for either intrauterine insemination (where the sperm are put into the woman's uterus to fertilize an egg naturally) or for IVF (in vitro fertilization – where mature eggs are removed from a woman's ovaries, joined with the sperm in the lab, and then put in a woman's uterus to develop).
Electro-ejaculation can cause scar tissue to form, so it's not used often. It must be done with a special machine that's only available in some infertility clinics.
Natural impregnation
You might be able to make a woman pregnant both during and after cancer treatment. But during and for some time after treatment, a man's sperm may have a higher risk of genetic damage.
Your medical team may recommend waiting anywhere from 1 to 5 years before trying to have a child. The exact length of time is not known and depends on the type of cancer and the treatment used. It's best to have this discussion with your medical team and your partner before going on with a pregnancy plan.
Radiation shielding
Fertility may sometimes be saved in men who are getting radiation treatments that focus the rays on a very small area. For some getting radiation to the pelvis, the testicles can be protected with a lead shield. If radiation is aimed at one testicle (as for some testicular cancers), the other testicle can be shielded.
If you are getting radiation near your testicles, the risk of harming the sperm is uncertain. Doctors often advise men to avoid getting a woman pregnant during and for some weeks after treatment.
Talk with your cancer team about any plans for radiation treatments and the risk of infertility with the type of treatment you will get. You might want to bank sperm to raise the odds of successful conception later on.
Sperm banking
Sperm banking is the only well-established method of fertility preservation for men. It's a fairly easy and successful way for men who have gone through puberty to store sperm for future use. It's usually offered to young men before cancer treatment, but if you know you might want to father a baby later, don't wait to ask about it. Your doctor can refer you to a sperm bank or you can find one online (see To learn more).
Many men can store sperm even if they have reduced sperm quality or quantity. This option can also work for boys as young as 12 or 13, as long as they have gone through puberty.
In sperm banking, a man provides one or more samples of his semen. Semen can be collected every 24 to 48 hours. This is usually done in a private room at a sperm bank facility or hospital. The man ejaculates (has a climax) through masturbation or with the help of a partner. The semen is collected in a sterile cup. If a man is staying close to a sperm bank or lab, he can collect a sample and bring it in quickly, usually within an hour, keeping it at room temperature during that time.
If a man lives far from any lab or sperm bank, he might be able to use a mail-in kit. Some banks provide these kits. The man collects his sample at home, mixes it with a special protective chemical, and express mails it to the sperm bank right away.
Once the sperm bank gets the sample, they test it to see how many sperm cells it contains (this is the sperm count), what percentage of them are able to swim (which is called motility), and how many have a normal shape (called morphology). The sperm cells are then frozen and stored.
Sperm banking is an option for men who might want to have children after completing cancer treatment, even if they aren't sure now. By storing sperm, they can decide later. If the samples are not used, they can be discarded or donated for research.
Sperm donation problems
Some men have trouble when they try to donate sperm. Doctors are sometimes able to help men who have trouble with self-stimulation in a pressured situation, or who do not ejaculate normally. For those men, the doctor may be able to collect semen using electrical stimulation (see "Electro-ejaculation" – above) or microscopic surgery (see "Testicular sperm extraction and epididymal sperm aspiration" – below).
Collecting sperm during sex can be a problem because bacteria may mix in with the sample. But if a man cannot collect any other way, some labs will accept a sample gathered in a special silicone condom that's worn during sex.
Young teens often feel very nervous going to the sperm bank to give a semen sample. Having a parent in the waiting room, even a supportive mom or dad, can make it even more difficult. It's often better to have an older brother or adult friend to go with the teen instead.
Successes using frozen sperm
The success rates of infertility treatments using frozen sperm vary and depend on the quality of the sperm after it's thawed. In general, sperm collected before cancer treatment is just as likely to start a pregnancy as sperm from men without cancer. Sperm banking has resulted in thousands of pregnancies, without unusual rates of birth defects or health problems in the children. Once sperm is stored, it's good for decades.
Keeping in touch with your sperm bank
It's important to stay in contact with the sperm bank so that yearly storage fees are paid and your address is updated. Once a couple is ready to have a child, the frozen sperm is sent to their fertility specialist.
Using sperm for intrauterine insemination (IUI)
If the thawed sample contains at least 2 million motile (actively swimming) sperm, it can be used for intrauterine insemination (IUI). The thawed sperm are washed and concentrated, and put in a sterile solution. When the woman is at her most fertile time of the month, this fluid is put in her uterus by a doctor or nurse who threads a tiny tube (called a catheter) through the small opening in her cervix. This usually just takes a few minutes in a doctor's office. Sometimes the woman takes hormones to ripen more than 1 egg before the sperm is put in her uterus to increase the chance of pregnancy. This is called super-ovulation.
Using sperm for in vitro fertilization (IVF)
Even a few sperm cells that survive freezing and thawing may be enough to conceive if the sperm is actually injected into the egg. This injection technique is called IVF-ICSI, which stands for in vitro fertilization with intracytoplasmic sperm injection. Sometimes it's just called ICSI.
The woman takes hormone shots for about 3 weeks to ripen multiple eggs. These eggs are then taken out in a minor surgery. In the lab, one healthy-looking sperm is injected into each egg. About 3 in 5 of the fertilized eggs will develop into embryos. These embryos can either be put back into the woman's uterus during that cycle or frozen for future use.
Many cancer survivors have low sperm counts and decreased sperm motility after treatment. If there are no banked sperm samples, IVF-ICSI can be a good way to deal with these sperm changes.
Limitations of sperm banking
Fast-growing cancers: If you have a fast-growing cancer like acute leukemia (AML or ALL), you may be too ill or may not have time to store semen samples before starting cancer treatment.
Infectious diseases: Many sperm banks do not accept samples from men who have HIV or hepatitis B, but some do have special storage areas for a slightly higher fee. A woman who tries to get pregnant with sperm from a man who has HIV or hepatitis B must be told about the risks. The infection risk to the woman can be greatly lowered by using advanced infertility treatments, as long as there are expert doctors using careful risk reduction methods. But if the woman becomes infected, there's some risk that the baby can become infected, too.
Costs: The average cost of sperm banking is about $25 to $35 a month, which covers 3 sperm donations and 5 years of storage. Insurance coverage may be available and banking costs vary greatly, so it's important to compare different centers. Many sperm banks offer financing and payment plans for people with cancer.
Testicular sperm extraction and epididymal sperm aspiration
Epididymal sperm aspiration and testicular sperm extraction (TESE) are experimental fertility options for collecting sperm in men who do not have mature sperm cells in their semen, either before or after cancer treatments. Both require minor surgery done by a specialist.
In epididymal sperm aspiration, a tiny opening is made in the epididymis (the coiled tubes that sit on top of the testicle), and sperm are taken out with a needle. In TESE, tiny pieces of tissue are removed from the testicles and checked for sperm cells.
With either technique, if mature sperm are found, they can be used right away (for IVF-ICSI, described above) or frozen for future use.
Testicular tissue freezing
Testicular tissue freezing is an experimental procedure for young boys who have not reached puberty. At this time there are no proven fertility-preserving methods for these boys and this is the only option. But this is still a new approach, and there have been no reported live births resulting from this technique so far.
In this procedure, tissue from the testicles is collected with a thin needle. (This is usually done while the patient is getting anesthesia for another needed procedure, such as surgery to put in a vascular access device.) It's expected that the tissue will contain stem cells that will later produce mature sperm. The tissue is frozen with the hope that in the future, it can be used to treat infertility. The thawed tissue might be grafted on to the young man's testicle or stem cells might be taken out and injected into the testicle, which might allow him to make his own sperm.
One concern is that tissue taken from a boy with cancer before treatment could re-introduce cancer cells and possibly cause a return of the disease.
The average cost of testicular tissue freezing varies from one center to another, so you will want to ask about the freezing and annual storage costs as well as removal and transplant expenses. A few centers may be doing research studies that pay for the costs.
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BEND, Ore. - Putting one foot in front of the other, Bend resident Sage Clegg watched more than 600 miles pass beneath her, plus 200 more miles on bike.
"You look out east and it looks dry and boring," Clegg said Wednesday. "But it's not -- there are so many hidden gems in our own backyard."
Clegg set out 41 days ago to take on the Oregon Desert Trail, averaging about a marathon distance each day-- hiking and biking more than 800 miles in 37 days, from the Oregon Badlands Wilderness Area east of Bend to Lake Owyhee State Park, near the Idaho border.
It's a route with no true trail -- at least, not yet.
"Looking and checking the map every five minutes, checking the GPS and making sure you're in the right spot, and that's part of the beauty of it," Clegg said.
Clegg blazed a path to help the Bend-based Oregon Natural Desert Association learn more about the routes, landscapes and water sources.
"(Clegg's helping us see) what tweaks we need to make to the trail before we provide information to the public," said ONDA Communications Coordinator Heidi Hagemeier.
Clegg is a veteran hiker who has conquered what's known as the "triple crown" of hiking: completing the Pacific Crest Trail, Appalachian Trail and Continental Divide Trail, so she knew the harsh conditions of the Oregon Desert Trail would be a challenge.
"I had to juggle my water capacity, the temperature and the distance between water," Clegg said.
The goal is to make the rural area more accessible for recreation, for long-distance hikers and those seeking shorter adventures.
"Being there in the canyon, or on the rim looking down 2,000 feet -- you can't prepare yourself for that kind of beauty," she said.
On one of her worst days, Clegg was greeted nine times by the rattle of rattlesnakes. On one of her best days, she discovered ancient Native American hunting blinds.
"While I'm, like, hustling to get to the next town to go to the grocery store and have an ice cream, I'm walking through a prehistoric grocery store," Clegg said.
She hopes her adventure off the beaten path will eventually lead to a well-worn trail.
"It's a great way to introduce people to weekend recreation opportunities," Clegg said. "You can go out and go some place you normally wouldn't ever go."
They are places sometimes you can only get to by foot.
"I'm able to foster that curiosity when I'm out in the wilderness, and that's what keeps me going," she said. "I just want to know what's around the next corner."
The Oregon Natural Desert Association has been researching and compiling data on the route for the last three years.
Hagemeier said the organization will compile a report with Clegg's new information and send it to land management agencies to make them aware of the trail.
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Small apartment with a doorman always present. Complete and foremost in a great area. Shops, restaurants and above all music and pleasant at the weekend. Bus to reach the rest of Rio. Great week in Rio.
Appartamento piccolo e con portiere sempre presente. Completo di tutto e soprattutto in una ottima zona. Negozi, ristoranti e soprattutto musica ed è piacevolissimo nel fine settimana. Autobus per raggiungere qualsiasi altra zona di Rio. Ottima settimana a Rio.
I had the opportunity to meet Andrea due to start and finish times I had. Anyway I found very helpful and committed.
The apartment was as stated. It was clean with clean kitchen utililes although in the closet had a bag of wet clothes. The bathroom light did not work and the toilet cistern had to operate it with the tap because it was stuck. The air conditioning is noisy and either is not easy to configure either not cooled much, but the ceiling fan is very efficient. The block has a doorman. My general opinion is good and I recommend this accommodation.
No tuve la posibilidad de conocer a Andréa debido al horario de salida y llegada que tuve. De todas formas me parecio muy servicial y comprometida.
El apartamento era tal como se indicaba. Estaba limpio con utililes de cocina limpios aunque en el armario habia una bolsa con ropa humeda. La luz del baño no funcionaba y la cisterna del wc habia que accionarla con la llave de paso porque estaba atascada. El aire acondicionado hace mucho ruido y o bien no es fácil configurarlo o bien no enfria mucho, pero el ventilador de techo es muy eficiente. El bloque tiene portero. Mi opinion general es buena y recomiendo este alojamiento.
I recommed highly this apartent to everyone!
Andrea is a very good host! My flight arrived 5am to Rio de Janeiro but no problem, she had arranged keys to the door man, so I got some sleep straight away! Same with the check out; it was no problem to stay a bit longer! :)
The studio itself is small, but very functional: you have all you need to have a comfortable stay! A wifi that works all the time, kitchenette and a huge fridge for your daily dosage of beer! ;)
It is also nicely situated in Lapa; Rua dos Invalidos isn't too busy and you have markets and bars all very close! Arcos da Lapa is some six minutes away by walking and Centro is also close! Buses to Copacabana and Ipanema are 150 metres away on Rua Riachuelo!
All together this is a very nice and preferable option to any hotel with many advantages!
I hope you enjoy your stay too!
after staying in rio week befour i found out lapa is dangerous place to be haveing seen another safer location advertised by the same host i asked host could i swap apartment and location based on i found out lapa was unsafe area the host told me it wasnt possible as it was already taken yet the next say it was still advertised - when i pointed this out to host i didnt get a reply ! so i decided to book hotel - i felt host didnt care about my safety and even paying the differance in price with apartment wasnt enough for host no refund was even offered to me -
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A very nice appartment situated close to the Metro. The appartment is clean and well functioning.
We enjoyed our stay in Rio and felt well and safe in the appartement.
Everything was as described in the announcement. The room was clean and tidy; WiFi, power, gas and water were running (well, maybe the water was a little bit cold, but we don't care). Check-in/-out made no problems and all people from "Andrea's team" were very friendly and helpful.
We are satisfied with our decision to chose this appartement and would book again in the future!
Thanks for all, greetings from Germany!
Really enjoyed our stay in Andreas studio in Lapa. Very convenient for exploring historic places, excellent food and music venues nearby. Great view from window. Collection of key easy from friendly helpful door person always there. The apartment is roomy, good TV, very basic fittings, very small shower and bathroom, bed ok. Excellent wifi.
Studio apartment that could remind you more of a hotel room than an apartment. Great location, 7 minutes walk to Arcos da Lapa, 10 minutes walk to Cinelandia Metro Station. The beds could have been better and there is no pressure in the shower. In my mind it's a bit overpriced. I reckon you will get cheaper options elsewhere.
A nice, cozy and clean apartment in amazing Lapa. We had no problem whatsoever and we enjoyed a lot our stay. Thank you!
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I used it to kill some pesky spirogyra tangled in my mosses no problem. However, I did notice that older bottles of the stuff don't really work so well even after six doses. So I picked up a bottle with a more recent production date and it killed the spirogyra after three doses.
Anyways, after treating some moss, how can I make sure that it's safe to return to my shrimp tank? I've rinsed the moss about ten times already and I just want to be sure there's no Algaefix residue left over.
Busan 77 is the trade name for poly-yadda-yadda-dichloride, one of many names for the same thing, just much easier to type.
I agree with [Plantbrain], Algaefix alone has no useful effect on BBA/staghorn, at least with recommended dosage and method.
Some of the Metricides contain an undisclosed surfactant, and people generally avoid them for that reason. Ironically, the surfactant is likely Busan 77, or something very much like it. Such combos are well-documented in medical and scientific areas, the surfactant improves cell absorption of glutaraldehyde, and therefore makes the combo a more effective sterilizer.
So in principle at least, there is a synergy between Algaefix and Excel.
Though I've been using Metricide 28 for about a year, simply because I ordered it by mistake. The amount of surfactant is small, and the dosage even smaller, so the additional ingredient is too dilute to have any noticeable effect.
Dosing Metricide and Algaefix together, I may have noticed a small synergy. But it's too small to say for sure. Nothing like the obvious synergy between H2O2 and Excel.
Originally Posted by DarkCobra View Post
.....The active ingredient of AlgaeFix, Busan 77, is a surfactant. In more familiar terms, it's similar to soap; though this isn't a perfectly accurate comparison.
Note, it does kill the green hair algae, it does NOT kill Caldophora.
Another alga that it did kill was a brown, likely diatom covered green brown hair algae that infested moss and aerial roots.
I've not seen any other species of algae that it kills, so it's highly specific.
Amano shrimp seem a bit more sensitive than RCS. Fish do not like it, but they seem pretty tolerant.
It has no effect on BBA I've seen in any tank.
It targets the cell wall channels and if you add enough of it, it'll kill plants too.
QAC's is another general name for the active compound.
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10g with mild BBA 10drops of algaefix two days later the algae is dead.
|10g with mild BBA 10drops of algaefix two days later the algae is dead.
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If you have your own experiences, experiments, and thoughts, please share!
After asking Tom Barr I decided to try from a small bottle. After 2 weeks I can see hair algae dissapearing. I lost one juvenile endlers.
I bought 2 more 16oz bottles. Good product.
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After reading the extensive information on this subject, I picked up the Frankenstein, "Fire Bad!" operating principle.
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The bad boy of the algae killers seems to be anything copper. It is indiscriminate in flora or fauna.
I use it once in a while. I have a fifty with java fern, swords, giant red royals, hc, anubias and others. I have two gouramis and ten black longfin tetras.
After reading the extensive information on this subject, I picked up the Frankenstein, "Fire Bad!" operating principle. The bad boy of the algae killers seems to be anything copper. It is indiscriminate in flora or fauna. The AlgaeFix does not have that. I go by the bottle dosage - for my 50... One teaspoon. I measure the exact amount and slowly drizzle, (as much as you can drizzle a teaspoon), it right into the spray bar flow. IMHO, the key is following the instructions to the letter.
I watch the fish close with them showing no excitability or stress. The water gets white-smoky for an hour or two, and clears. It puts a pretty good slap on the "easy" algae. BBA I have to either cut the affected leaf or remove the rock and scrub the Hell out of it. I do all this in separate combination of the 1-2 Punch. There always seems to be SOME small bit of algae. But it's maintenance that makes it easier to deal with.
I've used it without adverse effect on fish and not too much effect on algae. I wonder if the different experiences might be due to dissolved substances in the water, either hardness or TDS. My water is rather hard, 55 GH, 12 KH, and about 1000 ppm TDS, If AlgaeFix does work by making the algae cell membrane leaky, then the higher osmotic tension of my water might make it less effective.
I've recently used it against chara in an outdoor container, the chara had a setback but returned as if nothing had happened. I need to try periodic repeat treatments, I guess.
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I wish I had googled before I used AlgaeFix. I killed about 10 fish with it using the full dosage.
I have continued using it at half dosage but the fish seem to dislike it (you can tell when they taste it in the water they go crazy) and it doesn't get rid of the ugly black algaes in my experience. I am thinking of throwing in the towel on this chemical band-aid.
I wish I had googled before I used AlgaeFix. I killed about 10 fish with it using the full dosage.
I have continued using it at half dosage but the fish seem to dislike it (you can tell when they taste it in the water they go crazy) and it doesn't get rid of the ugly black algaes in my experience. I am thinking of throwing in the towel on this chemical band-aid.
AlgaeFix: Experiences, Experiments, and Thoughts
Sorry if I missed it. but has anyone tested PH before adding and after adding the stuff?
And the follow-up.
Weekly water change and trimming performed.
Staghorn was slightly reduced. I didn't expect much, since its a red algae like BBA, which is considered resistant to AlgaeFix.
The guppy that was severely affected continues to do well, apparently no worse for the wear.
But another guppy that took longer to stop gulping at the surface than most has developed dropsy. This is an extremely rare occurrence in my tank keeping history, so it's hard to write this off as coincidental. It's currently being treated with Kanamycin medicated flake.
Another test
I decided to perform one more test. This time taking a bigger risk by doing it in my main tank with more diverse population, instead of smaller ones. It's a 46G, high light and heavily planted, with 30ppm CO2.
A bit of staghorn, mostly on old and deteriorating vesuvius sword leaves that should be removed anyway; a little more on lower light plants that got too much light and flow. I'll be interested to see the effect (and will definitely trim the plants later). But this is primarily to validate my earlier results in regards to the suspected respiratory effects of AlgaeFix; and the utility of using smaller, more frequent doses to give fish time to adapt.
I removed the bamboo shrimp and Marimo balls. Remaining livestock is guppies, swordtails, cories, neons, otos, cherry barbs, many red ramshorn snails, a golden loach, and a juvenile Ryukin.
4:00pm: Measured out a full dose of AlgaeFix as recommended on the bottle, 4ml. The plan is to add it 25% at a time, with three hours between each fractional dose. Added first fractional dose with a dropper, 1ml.
7:00pm: No adverse effects observed, added another 1ml.
7:15pm: Almost all guppies now staying at surface of water, some gulping air. Clear respiratory distress. CO2 is still 30ppm, oxygenation should be fine since I'm already seeing heavy pearling. Also, the swordtails are hiding. Did not see this in any of my previous tests, with fractional doses spaced further apart. Too much, too fast?
8:00pm: Quick recovery. Most guppies and swordtails now behaving normally. But one guppy is looking worse.
10:00pm: All now behaving normally except that one guppy, which is now having severe trouble maintaining normal orientation and buoyancy. It seems to want to stay at the surface, but it only goes periodically in bursts of effort; then soon sinks back down. This is a known weak strain, I previously lost two of its siblings due to a 70% water change. I hate to abort the test on account of this. I also hate to lose this guppy as it's extraordinarily beautiful. So as a compromise, instead of adding the next fractional dose, I turned off CO2, redirected wavemaker to water surface to more quickly reduce the level, and called it a night.
2:00pm: Turned CO2 back on, and returned wavemaker to normal orientation.
4:00pm: Lights on. The guppy has seemingly made a full recovery and adapted; it just took extra time, plus a reprieve from CO2 to help it past the crisis. Knocked on wood, and continued with the test. Added fractional dose #3 of 4. The staghorn looks very slightly diminished, could be my imagination. But also see some fish picking at it, which doesn't normally happen.
7:00pm: No adverse effects. Added final fractional dose.
1:00am: Lights out. No adverse effects seen at any time today.
Well.. It didn't go exactly as planned. Respiratory distress occurred, despite spacing the fractional doses by what I thought was an adequate amount of time.
It seemed to be species specific. Only the guppies and swordtails were affected. Basically, all the livebearers. None of the egglayers were visibly affected, even the scaleless ones normally considered sensitive.
Had I dosed the entire amount at once, I expect the instantaneous stress would have been enough that I'd need to abort entirely with a large water change to prevent many deaths, maybe losing some anyway. And then my lady probably would have killed me, too. Dosing fractionally saves lives!
Will take a few more days to see the effects on algae. I'll post a follow-up with that, and anything else that might occur.
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The premiere of Netflix's House Of Cards thrusts us directly into the cutthroat world of D.C. politics and we take the ride with Francis Underwood (Kevin Spacey). In this world, word means nothing. You can trust no one. Through Underwood, we can see that it's literally one man against everyone else.


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All right, I just read the story with the spy pics of Acura's new sports car, and while it's hard to tell what what the car will look like without its camouflage, my first impression is that it looks pretty good. The proportions are aggressive, if a bit bulky; it kind of reminds me of an Aston Martin Vantage. I guess we'll have to wait for its official unveiling to see the beauty (or horror) underneath. Unless Acura gets careless and allows a spy photographer to get a glimpse of an uncovered one.My one big issue with this car is the name: NSX. Please, please, PLEASE Acura, do NOT call this front-engined grand tourer an NSX! The NSX was one of the greatest cars to ever come out of Japan. It was a true supercar, with a lightweight chassis, mid-engine V6, and stellar performance. And the fact that it was a Honda/Acura meant that it was reliable and affordable, especially when compared to European supercars of the time. To attach the name of NSX to this new oversized beast is an insult to the memory of a classic vehicle. It would be like Porsche deciding to discontinue the 911, and then slap the 911 badge on the upcoming Panamera.I was heartbroken when Acura decided not to build the HSC concept car from a few years back; that car would have been awesome as a redesigned NSX. But from their recent company direction, it seems Acura isn't going to build cars like that anymore. So I beg you Acura: let the NSX badge rest in peace!
I'm actually not so optimistic about the overall shape of the car. it looks too much like the Lexus LFA that's been around for many years now and I'm getting tired of its shape and it hasn't even been released. It took me a while to get used to the shape of the concept that was shown last year but now the production shape seems very different than the cocept. I have to agree with you that the HSC concept was a much better replacement for the NSX. it had the same layout and it seem to be a very good evolution of the old one. I guess we'll see when they release the concept.
Unless it's a wide-body version of the first with a small V8 or V10 to silence Ferrari or Lamborgini, then all bets are off. S2000 x 2= 4.0L V8 480hp or 5.0L V10 600hp (with 9k rpm redline)!
...well, we dont have to worry about it, the nsx has been canned. i guess acura couldnt find a nose ugly enough to graft onto it.
Hi, I am very much interested in sports car.I like the Acura's new sports car.
^ sorry about your luck, there will be no new acura sports car. acura is more interested in uglified sedans and suvs now.
Apparently Honda has given up entirely on Acura. Although if you look at the 2008 sales numbers - especially December's - I can't blame them.
Yes, the news of the death of the NSX replacement is a real shame. I was very much looking forward to that car.
i need some pics
What is it with this discontinuation of Japanese sports cars? Acura eliminates the old NSX, then kills the Integra/RSX, and now ends development of the NSX successor (which I'm sure would have been a brilliant car, though I took issue with the name). Parent company Honda kills the Prelude, and with the future of the S2000 uncertain, they may end up with the Civic Si as their only enthusiast car. Toyota seems to have completely abandoned the sports car market, which they used to dominate with cars like the Celica, MR2, and most importantly, the Supra. All gone now. And it looks like their joint project with Subaru to develop a lightweight rear drive sports car may be canned. Mazda still has the MX-5 Miata, but it's no RX-7. They've talked about resurrecting that legendary vehicle for the better part of a decade, I have no idea what Mazda is waiting for. The only company left with vehicles that I would consider to be sports cars in its portfolio is Nissan, with the 370Z and the GT-R. I know there are plenty of automotive enthusiasts out there, so why are the Japanese not catering to this crowd anymore?
Not enough ROI
Yeah I know, and it really sucks. In the end, it truly is all about the Benjamins. I'm no economist, but I'm praying for a return to economic and financial stability, so that the automobile industry can return to profitability and hopefully recommence designing exciting cars that stir my soul, rather than safe and boring sedans and crossovers that are likely to sell even during tough times.


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Private room 2 (single/double) in shared house 10mins from city centre
Size100 ft²
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- Parking available
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- Towels
- Indoor fireplace
- Kitchen
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|St Mobhi Rd, Dublin 9 Dublin, Ireland
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Can cater up to two people (one double bed)
Good bus route outside house every 5mins, free off street parking,drumcondra train station nearby, 10mins from city centre and close to all amenities, beside all major universities, hospitals,parks, national botanic gardens, croke park, glasnevin museum, zoo, point depot, aviva stadium, pubs, restaurants etc.
incs elec, gas, bins, tv, wi-fi broadband
Please be aware this not B&B, it s self catering with access to kitchen
Please specify when booking for two if it is double or twin bed required.
See other room listings 1,2 and 4
House rulesNo smoking, parties, general common sense rules
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Reviews of this property
I had a lovely stay at Edel's house. It is located in a quiet area but you can walk to the city centre in 35 minutes. The bus stop is close to the house. Marguerite is very helpful, she gave me valuable information about what to visit in Ireland. I reallly enjoyed our conversations over breakfast. Thank you very much. I hope to come back again
Edel welcomed us with warmth. We felt very comfortable at her place. She even gave us tipps for Dublin. Perfect to explore Dublin by foot, because the bus stop is right in front of the house.
We were there for 3 days and had a great stay in our accommodation. The hosts (3 lovely ladies) were very friendly and helpful. Lots of nice conversations with them, nice and clean rooms and bathrooms. Outside the house is a terrace where you can sit and where you can also dry your clothes in case they're wet.
Next time in Dublin we will definitely stay again here.
A great stay in Dublin! Extremely clean residence which was appreciated. Everyone was lovely. Excellent facilities with everything you could possibly want on hand – coffee, kettle, hairdryer, towels etc. Easy 20 minute walk into the centre of Dublin with plenty to look at on the way if you don't want to take a bus. Conveniently located between the city and airport. Highly recommend. Thanks Rita and Edel
Only been for the weekend but I would totally recomend it. We'll repeat the next time. Couldn't meet Edel, but Margerit was great!! Thank you so much for your help, made our visit to Dublin easier and unforgettable. 5 stars!!
We really enjoyed our stay in Dublin and the room from Edel was very nice. The room we stayed in was very big. The bathroom and the bedroom were really clean. The Dublin city center was easy to reach by bus in only 15 min.
The time we arrived Edel was working and someone else let us in which was really nice so we could check in at a time that was suitable for us.
We had a most pleasant stay. The house was spotless clean and very cozy. Our room in particular was warm, with extra blankets, a TV... There's WiFi and a common hairdryer. You can use the kitchen, any of the four bathrooms... Even play with their three Labrador dogs, if you wish! (If not, the dogs won't bother you at all). The bus stop to the centre of Dublin is 2 minutes away.
Edel, Rita and Marguerite were really kind and nice to talk to. They made us feel at home from moment one. As for the rest of the guests (some live there on a more permanent basis) were also very helpful when we asked for some information.
We'd definitely go back to this house if we went back to Dublin!
We have a pleasant stay at Edel, we are well received, and really the room is well appointed and in addition there is a fully equipped small kitchen adjacent to the chambre.La bus line is close to the center. ( Online 4,9,11) .Take the leap card (19.50 euro), valid on all buses 72 hours, luas, dart.sinon ticket costs 2.55euro of Mobhi road ao connell. So I recommend this address without problems
Nous avons passez un agréable séjour chez Edel ,nous sommes bien accueilli,et vraiment la chambre est bien aménagé et en plus il y a une petite cuisine toute équipée qui jouxte la chambre.La ligne de bus est tout près pour aller au centre.( ligne 4,9,11).Prenez la leap card (19.50 euro) valable 72h sur tous les bus,luas ,dart.sinon le ticket coute 2.55euro de mobhi road a o connell. Je vous recommande donc cette adresse sans problème
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Four people from the Lake Area were arrested Friday night during a DWI checkpoint, authorities said.
Calcasieu Parish Sheriff's Office spokeswoman Kim Myers said the Sheriff's Office and state police conducted the checkpoint at the 200 block of Parish Road in Moss Bluff.
Myers said 143 vehicles were checked, six field sobriety tests were administered and nine tickets were written.
Those arrested and charged with DWI were: 57-year-old Margaret S. Atwell of Moss Bluff, 34-year-old Jason P. Guillory of Lake Charles, 18-year-old Lindsay Duhon of Moss Bluff and 43-year-old Donna A. Sponseller of Moss Bluff.


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- Background [1]
- Travel to Bolivia on a Reality Tour [2]
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Bolivia has been undergoing serious changes in recent years, beginning first and foremost in 2005 with the election of Evo Morales, the country's first indigenous president, and continued by his landslide re-election in 2009.
Morales is supported by millions of Bolivians, especially from the working class and previously marginalized indigenous groups of the highlands. Although Bolivia remains South America's poorest country, many Bolivians are reclaiming their sovereignty, dignity, and access to the most basic of resources - water, heat, shelter, food, and identity - and in the process have built one of the strongest social movements throughout Latin America, if not the world. In 2009, 67% of voters backed a groundbreaking new constitution that granted greater rights to the indigenous majority population, in spite of powerful opposition from wealthy elites.
Though Evo enjoys widespread support among certain segments of society, admiration is not universal; his socialist policies have evoked strong resistance from upper income Bolivians. Relations have also been frosty with the US, as Bolivia has defiantly moved away from capitalist ideologies and forged close ties with Venezuela and other Latin American countries bucking the neoliberal model. In 2006 Morales quickly nationalized the country's gas reserves, and in 2008 he expelled the DEA and halted US coca eradication programs. Diplomatic relations between the US and Bolivia were cut off in 2008 but restored in 2011; though relations remained strained, they are improving.
Visit with Global Exchange to explore one of the first "water wars" of the 21st century, debunk the corporate-led model of development through privatization of natural resources, and learn from communities who continue to exercise direct democracy for the right to survive.


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Crimestoppers seeking information on Walmart robbery suspect
MISSOULA, Mont. - Crimestoppers is seeking your help in identifying this male suspected of Robbery. On Thanksgiving, November 28, 2013 at approximately 11:15pm, this unidentified male is suspected of stealing items from Wal-Mart at 4000 Hwy 93 S. When confronted by employees, he brandished a pool cue at the employees, then fled. The suspect was in a black Ford passenger car with blue Montana plates starting with a "4." He is described as a white male in his late 20s or early 30s, approximately 6'0" tall and thin. He wore larger round dark-rimmed glasses and had short brown hair and a chin-only goatee. If you can identify the male in these photos or if you have any other information that could help police solve this crime, please call Crime Stoppers at 721-4444.
If information that you provide leads to an arrest and conviction, you may be eligible for a CASH REWARD OF UP TO $1,000.00 and you can remain COMPLETELY ANONYMOUS. We do not record our phone calls or use Caller ID. Crime Stoppers helps protect our communities from criminal activity and empowers citizens to make a difference.
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Asian + Pacific art
Overview | Education Programs | Curriculum resources | Tours
Australian art | Indigenous art | European + American art | Asian and Pacific art
Picture Paradise: Asia–Pacific photography 1840s–1940snga.gov.au/PictureParadise
This is the first exhibition to survey the history of photography of our region – from India and Sri Lanka, Southeast and East Asia, Australia, New Zealand and the Pacific Islands to the west coast of North America. It features pioneer local photographers as well as Europeans working in the region. The exhibition reveals the rich heritage and the many outstanding achievements of the first century of photography in the Asia–Pacific region.
Douglas Kilburn South-east Australian Aboriginal man and two younger companions 1847
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
Purchased 2007
National Gallery of Australia, Canberra
Purchased 2007
Crescent moon: Islamic art & civilisations in South East Asianga.gov.au/CrescentMoon
This exhibition is a spectacular visual exploration of the Islamic heritage of Australia's nearest neighbours. As the first major international exhibition to focus on the Islamic art of Southeast Asia, Crescent moon introduces Australian audiences to the beauty and complexity of Islamic culture within our region. Southeast Asian creative genius found expression in a wide variety of media, including metalwork, manuscript illumination, textiles and wood carving.
Inside out: new Chinese artnga.gov.au/InsideOut
This exhibition explores the vitality and dynamic changes in late 20th-century China - a period when the deeply-rooted cultural assumptions and centuries-old visual traditions have been under enormous pressure from rapid modernisation, changing political realities and conflicting global, ethnic and local identities. The exhibition features work by artists from mainland China, Hong Kong and Taiwan as well as those living abroad. Consisting of nearly 90 works created in the years 1985-1998, Inside Out presents an astonishing body of art - confronting, clever, mysterious, elegant and always thought-provoking - across the full range of media, with painting, sculpture, photographs, installations, videos and prints by some of the world's leading contemporary artists.
Montien Boonma: temple of the mindnga.gov.au/Boonma
Montien Boonma (1953–2000) was one of Asia's most distinguished contemporary artists. This retrospective — curated by Thailand's leading art historian, Apinan Poshyananda, for the Asia Society, New York — demonstrates the broad range of materials and techniques that the artist explored, including: large-scale sculptures in metal, wood and ceramic; pen, crayon and pencil drawings; and organic collages on paper. Montien Boonma's contemplative installations draw on the spirit and senses of Thailand, combining overtly Buddhist imagery with industrial and ephemeral materials such as gold leaf, fragrant spices, earth and charcoal.
The TT Tsui collection of Chinese ceramicsnga.gov.au/TTTsui
Since earliest times, the ritual of burial has played an important role amongst the people of China. Through the generous gift in 1995 of Chinese art by Dr TT Tsui, the National Gallery of Australia is able to illustrate the complexity and ongoing evolution of these burial rites.
Indonesian Textilesnga.gov.au/IndonesianTextiles
The National Gallery of Australia holds one of the richest public collections of Indonesian textiles in the world. Now, thanks to the generous assistance of the Australia-Indonesia Institute (AII), the extensive collection of over 1200 works is accessible to scholars, researchers and textile enthusiasts across the globe through this website.


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One-stop graduation event: GradFest, March 25-26
By Anne Englert
Assistant Director of Student Relations, Office of Alumni Programs
(March 24, 2008)--Graduating seniors can make all of their commencement arrangements in one stop at GradFest on the 1604 and Downtown campuses.
Today's headlines
- La Prensa Foundation is newest member of UTSA Lone Star Society
- UTSA alumna Jordan Kaufmann wins $50K for new stent-graft start-up
- UTSA begins new way-finding sign installation this summer at Main Campus
- USA Today: UTSA long jumper Tyler Williamson rescues three-year-old boy
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Downtown Campus
2-6 p.m., Tuesday, March 25
Buena Vista Street Building
(First floor outside bookstore)
1604 Campus
10-6 p.m., Tuesday-Wednesday, March 25-26
University Center
(First floor outside bookstore
Graduation candidates can accomplish these important tasks at GradFest:
- Pick up commencement guest tickets
- Order cap-and-gown pictures (1604 Campus only)
- Order announcements, cap and gown, diploma frame
- Order official UTSA ring (must order before March 10 to be included in May 2008 Ring Ceremony)
- Attend identify theft and student loan consolidation seminars hosted by Wells Fargo (see details below)
Graduates-to-be can win prizes and enter a drawing to win one airline ticket anywhere in the continental United States, courtesy of American Airlines.
Additionally, graduating seniors are invited to "Senior Send-Off" from 6 to 7:30 p.m., Wednesday, March 26 in the John Peace Library Building Assembly Room (4.03.08), 1604 Campus. The event is free for graduating seniors, $11 for guests. Reserve a seat at the Office of Alumni Programs Web site.
For more information, contact the Office of Alumni Programs at (210) 458-4133.
Student Loan Consolidation and Identify Theft seminars
University Center Anaqua Room (2.02.08), 1604 Campus
March 25-26
10 a.m. -- Student Loan Consolidation
11 a.m. -- Identity Theft
Noon -- Student Loan Consolidation
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Units of Study
JCTC6919 - Dissertation - Part 2
Semester 2, 2013 | Credit Points: 6
Coordinator: Suzanne Rutland
Completion and submission of a dissertation of 12000 words
completion and submission of a dissertation of 12000 words in length
1x1 day induction week 2 of semester or 4x1-2hr supervision meetings weeks 2, 4, 6 and 8
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Pulaski Technical College students who will be transferring to the University of Arkansas at Little Rock in fall 2012 have until Nov. 1 to apply for the Shelby Breedlove Transfer Scholarship.
Applicants must have at least 45 credit hours completed. The scholarship provides $6,000 to recipients who have a grade-point average between 3.25 and 3.75 and $8,000 to applicants with a GPA between 3.75 and 4.0
For more information, visit http://www.ualr.edu/admissions/vault/ScholarshipApp-ShelbyBreedlove.pdf
Applications may also be picked up in Campus Center Room 318. For more information, contact the UALR financial aid at 501-569-3035.
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The Toyota-Subaru relationship that resulted in this BRZ and the already launched 86 has proved something of a pact with the devil for Subaru, second in the queue to launch an almost identical car.
What's new
Most obviously new - given BRZ's Toyota 86 sibling is not only on sale, but has already snagged the coveted NZ Car of the Year title - is a two-wheel-drive NZ-new Subaru, the brand associated here solely with four-paw cars and making an exception for this model. Otherwise you're looking at badges and trim - and some suggestions the suspension is a tad firmer than the Toyota's, though even Subaru NZ couldn't confirm this.
Otherwise the BRZ features the same handsome body, the same 2.0-litre 147kW/205Nm flat-four engine sitting lower and further back than it does in Impreza, matched to a six-speed auto or manual transmission, with the same light weight and the same focus on sweet rear-drive handling.
The company line
Subaru NZ managing director Wallis Dumper admits Subaru is "the second cab off the rank - every market has launched behind Toyota, and we're further behind because we're small". But he sees an edge in exclusivity, "We don't want BRZ to be an 'I've got one too' car." He pitches BRZ as an exciting spice to the brand, "but the new Forester is more important - with a new lineartronic auto with eight speeds, the beginning of a new generation".
Dumper put together the $69,990 BRZ full of STI kit pictured here, but won't build a more radical package until he knows more about the STI coming, which he anticipates will have more power.
What we say
Subaru NZ's home-grown STI pack looks and sounds great, but I suspect the front lip spoiler ($1500), spoiler protector ($475), side skirts ($2000) and rear under diffuser ($1500) will have an adverse affect on ground clearance at the supermarket - or even the fuel station entry. Still, that bodywork and the optional black 17-inch wheels ($4250) plus the red push-start button ($420) add high-performance looks to a handsome car.
Why not buy the Toyota?
Subaru's quirky character and the six-star badge have more cool-factor than any Corolla stable-mate.
On the road
Hop into the STI version and you'll immediately love the fruity exhaust tone, and this manual variant with lowering springs feels more agile and responsive too. But the extra road noise and harsher ride that suit this upgrade to track days will get wearing during everyday driving.
Why you'll buy one?
You love the Toyota 86/ Subaru BRZ coupe recipe that stresses agile handling and value, opting for the BRZ largely for its rarity value; there'll be no more than 40 sold next year.
Why you won't?
You need practical rear seats, prefer all wheel drive - or don't see the point of an affordable sports coupe.


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Why a Few Degrees Matter
3 + 2 machining might not be as captivating as five-axis contouring operations, but it can be just as valuable.
Five-axis machines enable two types of multi-axis machining operations: full contouring and positioning (a.k.a. 3 + 2 machining). Thought of as siblings, contouring would be the alluring one and 3 + 2 would be more on the homely side. This is because contouring operations feature complex simultaneous motion of all five axes during a cut while 3 + 2 only uses the rotary axes to position and then lock the tool and/or workpiece at different angles outside of the cut.
That said, many shops find great value in 3 + 2. One is Canada's Moulexpert. It now leverages 3 + 2 to manufacture more reliable and effective molds for thin-walled containers. Among other benefits, this capability has enabled it to reduce setups of mold inserts from as many as 25 to two, as detailed in this story.


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By Jim Hook
Ken Sorrick recently retired after eight years as superintendent of North Palos School District 117, a culturally diverse, 3,100-student elementary school district southwest of Chicago. As he departed, the 58-year-old leader left his stamp on a district he helped lead from "Good to Great" -- the phrase made famous by management guru Jim Collins. Sorrick played an integral role in shaping the district through a vision that stressed educational excellence for all students. When he became superintendent, the district's situation was nowhere near as bright as it is today. Students were performing at or below the state average on sections of the Illinois Standardized Achievement Test (ISAT), and the district was teetering on the brink of bankruptcy.
The school board believed the students should be performing at a much higher level, and so did the new superintendent. In fact, Sorrick had his plan for resurrecting the district ready when he walked in for his first interview.
District 117 Board President Mark Gambla remembers Sorrick arriving "with a whole new vision and philosophy for our district." His goals were to improve the academic achievement of all students and to pass a referendum to provide the financial resources needed to raise achievement. He accomplished both, says Gambla.
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