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Historic Providence Christian Church is so much more than a church. It is one of the most diversely historical sites in the state of North Carolina.
For the past year its 250 years of history has been celebrated with monthly community celebrations.
Beginning on Sept. 20, 2012 with the Virginia Dare Chapter Daughters of the American colonists placing a marker on this site recognizing its pre-revolutionary activity, these celebrations have highlighted our community�s roots at this site. As part of Orange County, it hosted court for Western Orange.
In 1849, it was the site where Alamance County began and the host for the first court sessions for the new county.
It was at that site where the decision to begin Graham was made. In September of 1888 the church hosted the meeting where the watershed decision was made to begin a four year college that would expand the predecessor schools that came from the old log school at Providence. The decision called for the new college to be built from the church to what is now Parker Street. Due to land issues, the Providence pastor, Dr. William S. Long, and leader of this effort, located land in Mill Point with many Oak trees. The result was Oak College, using the Hebrew word for Oak, thus Elon College.
Dr. Long stopped serving Providence and became the first president of Elon. The cemetery on the site has been the final resting spot for many of the early leaders of this area such as Holt, Turrentine, Trollinger, Sellars, Andrews, Whitsett, and many more, plus veterans of most every war. It was here that initial funding for public education in the new county of Alamance was established. Likewise, it was on this site where one of the state�s first public libraries was located.
The people and pastors of Providence also helped develop other congregations in the area, such as First Christian UCC, Long�s Chapel Christian Church, and Children�s Chapel UCC.
During this year the church and site have received proclamations by the city council of Graham and the Alamance County Board of Commissioners.
These monthly celebrations have been photographed and filmed. Plans are to make a final audio video piece that captures much of the history of this area by combining footage and photos from these colorful and fun events.
The final celebration event will be this Sunday at 2 p.m. at the facilities located at 819 North Main St. in Graham. This will be the final opportunity to be in the film. Also, the entire community is encouraged to attend and be part of the Sestercentennial photograph of all those attending.
This photograph will be made available to the local museums.
Sunday�s activities will also include music by The Wood Family Bluegrass Singers, 2 For Him, and Suzanne Peebles. There will be recognitions and a visual glimpse of this past year�s celebrations. The ladies of the church will have refreshments available. The history room will be open.
Darryl R. Peebles is pastor of Providence Historic Christian Church.


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Why do we use multiplication in permutations? For example,
Lets say we have 5 friends, A,B,C,D,E. How many ways can we pick a Gold, Silver, and Bronze medal for "Best friend in the world"?
The answer to the above problem is obviously, 5*4*3=60. Now my question is, why can't we use addition in here? like the number of options for gold silver and bronze medal should be 5+4+3=12.. Why we multiply the values?
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Is there any other reason for using multiplication like that we have of log .. For eg: log is used when u want to divide the inputs by some factor. We have Log4 (base 2)=2, why? because log means that we are dividing 4 by 2, two times until we get 1, which is, 4/2=2, 2/2=1 (which is two times) .. thats why we use log, to reach a point where we can't divide the input further .. now my question in here asks why we use multiplication? obviously not just because its giving us the right answer!! I hope i have made myself clear enough!!!


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INDEPENDENCE –– Regardless of who is standing on the other sideline, ending a month-long skid is reason to feel good.
Grayson County, which saw a three-game season-opening winning streak dampened by a four-game slide, had its way with the Bland County defense Friday and got back on the winning track, celebrating homecoming with a 48-7 Mountain Empire District win at Bill Strong Field.
"I haven't been this nervous in a long time. I was almost in desperation mode for a win," Grayson County coach Brett McPherson said after the Devils picked up their first win since Sept. 10. "The kids came out and played and we really looked sharp on offense. We tried to get back to what we had been doing, distributing the ball around a little bit, and we played pretty well on offense."
After opening up a 27-0 halftime lead, Grayson County (4-4 overall, 1-1 district) had possession of the ball for just one play in the third quarter and ran just three offensive plays to the Bears' 29 as the fourth period neared its midpoint, but still managed to put up a couple of touchdowns during that span. Bland County (2-7, 0-3) chewed up more than six minutes and mounted a 15-play drive off of the second-half kickoff but was stopped on downs at the Blue Devil 10.
"Bland does a good job running that offense. If they had the Lambert kid they'd be a real solid little team," McPherson said of the Bears, who were without top runningback Jacob Lambert.
It took Grayson but one play to cash in on the stop as Xavier Rodriguez took a pitch to the right, cut up the sideline and outran the defense for a 90-yard touchdown run. Mario Ruiz's PAT widened the lead to 34-0 at 5:03 of the third.
Bland again methodically marched downfield on the Devils, going 62 yards in 14 plays, this time completing the drive when Ethan Stowers hauled in a quick toss from quarterback Dylan Kidd and raced 19 yards to the end zone on a fourth-and-11 play, cutting the margin to 34-7.
"We've still got to work on defense," McPherson said. "We've moved a lot of people around the last couple of weeks and we're still not in position a lot of times to do the right thing. But they played hard, had a good week of practice and got a win."
Grayson answered this drive the same way it answered the previous one. Hash hit Eric Harvey on a quick hitch pattern and Harvey juked the secondary before racing up the left sideline for a 59-yard score on the second play of the possession.
The Blue Devils added one last score when reserve quarterback Max Rodgers broke free on a 59-yard run to the Bland 11, then carried over from the 5 two plays later.
Grayson scored all seven times it had the ball, including four in the first half. Rodriguez capped a five-play, 57-yard drive off the opening kick, scoring from 12 yards out.
Rodriguez was on the end of a six-play, 80-yard drive with a 15-yard run for a 14-0 lead at 6:01 of the first.
Grayson had to put a little more work into its third scoring drive, going 83 yards in an impressive 21 plays with Hash bulling over from 2 yards out.
Following a three-and-out by Bland, Grayson was back to its quick-strike mode, going 64 yards in four plays, with Darren Anderson doing the honors with a 27-yard run for a 27-point halftime lead.
Grayson rolled up 495 yards of total offense, including 318 yards on 31 rushes. Rodriguez led the way with 166 yards on 12 attempts while Max Rodgers, Anderson and Hash gained between 46 and 59 yards apiece.
Hash completed 7-of-13 passes for 177 yards, hitting Harvey three times for 106 yards.
Kidd carried 16 times for 88 yards and Stowers added 69 rushing yards for Bland.
Bland County............0 0 0 7–– 7
Grayson County......14 13 7 14––48
First quarter
GC–Rodriguez 12 run (kick failed) 9:56
GC–Rodriguez 15 run (Rodriguez run) 6:01
Second quarter
GC–Hash 2 run (Ruiz kick) 7:50
GC–Anderson 27 run (kick failed) 4:50
Third quarter
GC–Rodriguez 90 run (Ruiz kick) 5:04
Fourth quarter
BC– Stowers 19 pass from Kidd (Goins kick) 8:15
GC–Harvey 59 pass from Hash (Ruiz kick) 7:49
GC–Mx.Rodgers 5 run (Ruiz kick) 3:06
First downs 14 20
Rushes-yards 44-205 31-318
Yards passing 32 177
Comp-Att-Int 3-10-1 7-13-0
Return yards 99 24
Punts-average 2-30.0 0-0
Fumbles-lost 3-1 0-0
Penalties-yards 7-51 4-45
RUSHING—Bland County, Kidd 16-88, Stowers 20-69, Haun 11-32, Fisher 3-11, Pauley 1-3, Holston 3-2. Grayson County, Rodriguez 12-166, Mx.Rodgers 2-59, Anderson 7-49, Hash 8-46, Smith 2-(-2).
PASSING–Bland County, Kidd 3-10-1-32. Grayson County, Hash 7-13-0-177.
RECEIVING–Bland County, Stowers 1-19, Greene 2-13. Grayson County, Harvey 3-106, Roberts 1-34, Mk.Rodgers 2-25, Anderson 1-12.
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As a San Franciscan, I have to say I'm a bit disappointed that this kiddy cocktail seems to be named after our most impressive bridge. Still, with a decent sorbet, it's a tasty and non-painful way to get your "Vitamin G", as Herb Caen would put it.
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Only a few books stand as landmarks in social and scientific upheaval. Norbert Wiener's classic is one in that small company. Founder of the science of cybernetics—the study of the relationship between computers and the human nervous system—Wiener was widely misunderstood as one who advocated the automation of human life. As this book reveals, his vision was much more complex and interesting. He hoped that machines would release people from relentless and repetitive drudgery in order to achieve more creative pursuits. At the same time he realized the danger of dehumanizing and displacement. His book examines the implications of cybernetics for education, law, language, science, technology, as he anticipates the enormous impact—in effect, a third industrial revolution—that the computer has had on our lives.
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OAKLAND — After a months-long debate that fielded more than 50,000 protest letters, the Alameda County Waste Management Authority on Wednesday narrowly voted to adopt a new $9.55-per-home fee for the disposal of household hazardous waste.
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The agency's 17-member governing board representing all of the county's cities needed a two-thirds majority of 12 members to adopt the fee, and got just that. Twelve members voted for the fee, three voted against it and two were absent.
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America's Richest Restaurant Now a Food Cart
The Way We Live Now: Tidying up the place, as best we can. I know it's not fancy, like you're used to, but it's something. Here, sit on this box. Pick anything from the food cart. Tar fish? Delicious.
Once upon a time there was a fancy restaurant called Tavern On the Green. Made more money than any other restaurant, actually! Would you like to know what has become of this grand restaurant?
Food carts. Tavern on the Green is now a bunch of food carts. That pretty much sums it up, let's just shut it down now, go on home. I mean, deaf Mexican former slaves can overcome their circumstances and do great things, but you—well, you're collapsed in tears over the dissolution of Tavern on the Green, which, let's be honest, was a thoroughly mediocre restaurant in the first place. Shit, it's not as if we're England or something, where they made up a budget that leaves everyone with precisely four "pence," as they call worthless shillings. We're here in the richest country on earth, and there you are in in Central Park, sobbing about this dead, overly mirrored restaurant, as if you were one of the Louisiana residents who has to deal with the fact that the local economy is going to be so fucked for so long that the only sane thing to do is either move or develop a taste for oily shrimp.
You're not. You're just a wailing, keening fan (inexplicably) of Tavern on the Green, not some poor bastard in the South Bronx who needs a freaking academic genius to airlift you a single leaf of fresh lettuce. It's just a crappy restaurant. It's not like anyone is blowing up the banks around here.
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The flesh of pigs
Is it okay for me to order a McRib sandwich or not? How about a pepperoni pizza?
Peter's Vision
Before we get into Peter's vision, I would like to examine his level of faith and understanding. Was he weak in the faith?
Matthew 16 KJVPeter was no slouch when it came to faith. Further, Peter's vision was not the first time that he had been taught spiritual lessons using the principles of the food laws. Yashua had discussed the food laws long before.
Mark 7 KJVAnd, just what did many of those who heard Yashua's statement think that He said? It's okay to eat pig. Some "Chr-stians" use this scripture to argue this case today. The Jews that were there walked away with the same impression:
Matthew 15 KJVThe Jews were offended because they thought that Yashua was slamming the food laws. Remember what Yashua said about those who broke the least of Yahweh's commandments and taught others to break them--He would not have broken the law or taught others to do so; that would make Him a sinner.
Please take a very close look at verse 15:
Matthew 15:15 KJVWhat is a parable? If the listener simply takes the words at face value, they walk away with the wrong message. That's what many have done with these scriptures: they've not looked closely enough at what Yashua was really saying and have come to believe the wrong message (seeing, they do not see).
Matthew 13 KJVPeter was there when Yashua told the masses that nothing one eats can defile. Peter was there when the masses (and the Jews) erroneously understood Yashua's statement to mean that He was minimizing the food laws. BUT, Peter asked Him to explain what the parable really meant.
Matthew 15 KJVFirst of all, the issue raised by the Jews was why the disciples did not follow tradition and wash their hands before they ate. You see, they insisted upon one washing their hands because, who knows, there might be something unclean on your hands that will defile you and make Yahweh reject you. Yashua said that, fundamentally, it is not the unclean food that defiles a person. I can't sneak a piece of pork into your lunch, trick you into eating it and, by doing so, get you on Yahweh's "black list." Yashua explained that (deliberate) sin is what gets one on Yahweh's "black list."
Peter heard the message. The Catholics teach that Peter heard so well that he was dubbed the first pope; that would indicate that they consider Peter pretty learned in the ways of Yashua. Yet, as we shall see, Peter did not leave this lesson with the impression that he could now eat unclean food. Contrarily, he never ate anything common or unclean.
One last note:
Unclean Food = the food forbidden to be eaten, according to Leviticus 11.More to follow . . .
Pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the [messiah] out of a pure heart. (II Tim 2:22)
re: "Unclean Food = the food forbidden to be eaten..."
I'm not aware of any scripture that ever refers to unclean animals as "food".
I hope I'm not jumping in too soon, I see there is more to follow, but I was wondering if you observe all of the dietary laws, or just the ones pertaining to what foods to eat. If you don't observe them all, how do you decide which ones to follow?
In doing a quick study on the dietary laws tonight, I discovered Hamburger helper is not Kosher... meat + milk.
Very interesting stuff!
I hope you don't mind, but I started another thread to address this issue. That will allow us to carry on both discussions (the Jewish dietary laws & Peter's vision) separately.
Please click here to transfer.
Pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the [messiah] out of a pure heart. (II Tim 2:22)
Peter's Vision (Part 2)
Some time after Yashua's resurrection and ascension, Peter had a vision:
Acts 10 KJVPlease note that, up to this point, Peter had not eaten common or unclean food. So, it looks like Peter did not get the message that Yashua had supposedly declared all meats clean in Mark 7:19 (According to RSV and NAS versions). In fact, when told point-blank to "kill, and eat," this "future pope" and man of faith refused.
Acts 10 KJVPeter did not refuse once or twice but, rather, three times! He never waivered. He would not break Yahweh's food laws that he was raised to observe. He knew that Yahweh was telling him something, but it was certainly not that it was now okay to eat pig.
Acts 10 KJVSo, while Peter is wondering what Yahweh was trying to tell him, the Spirit told him to go with these Gentiles. Peter went with these men to Cornelius' (another Gentile) house. Cornelius, his family, and friends were waiting for Peter. Pay close attention to what took place:
Acts 10:28 KJVDoes this verse explain how Peter's lack of faith prevented him from eating unclean food, as commanded in the vision? No. It explains the real meaning of the vision: "Peter. It may be Jewish law/tradition to refuse to associate with a Gentile, but I (Yahweh) am telling you not to call anyone who I have cleansed common or unclean."
Every person has to work out their own salvation with fear and trembling. But, when it comes to deciding whether or not scripture teaches that it is okay to ignore Leviticus 11, don't let anyone deceive you into believing that either of Peter's experiences were meant to make void Yahweh's food laws. I am confident that Peter never willfully ate any food that was common or unclean. Scripture clearly teaches that he observed this particular portion of Yahweh's Torah.
Pursue righteousness, faith, love and peace, along with those who call on the [messiah] out of a pure heart. (II Tim 2:22)
At Ezekiel 37 a great valley is before us. Truly this valley is the earth. I wandered into this valley and it was a dark and cold place. A great valley of death. As i traveled down it trails great fear was upon me and the whole valley. I was lost and confused. In the trail I found a great royal garment, perhaps of some ancient great king of a better day in this valley. I was cold and I put the garment upon me. Suddenly There was light for me. Suddenly, the ground is lightened under my immediate feet and though the valley all about me is dark and evil something holy and full of light is upon me.
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German chocolate cupcakes were the cupcake adaptation of For the Love of Food's German chocolate cake. The first thing that struck me when I was making the German chocolate cupcakes were the 2 1/2 cups of sugar. This is a sweet chocolate cake! I feared that it would be too sweet. However, it actually wasn't. It was perfect. It was also the lightest, fluffiest chocolate cake I've made to date – almost (if I dare say it) cake-mix light.
German Chocolate Cake is Not German
Before talking more about the German chocolate cupcakes, it's time for a little food history lesson, compliments of Kitchen Project (Kitchen Project had no connection to Cupcake Project, but I've got to love the name!).
"A recipe for 'German's Chocolate Cake' first appeared in a Dallas, Texas newspaper in 1957. That it was sent in by a Dallas homemaker is all we know. According to Patricia Riso, a spokeswomen for Kraft foods . It used a brand of chocolate bar called 'German's' which had been developed in 1852, by an Englishman named Sam German, for Baker's Chocolate Company."
Read the rest of the Kitchen Project article for more on the history of the non-German German chocolate cake.
German Chocolate Cupcake Recipe
Here is the For the Love of Food's German Chocolate cake recipe, converted to cupcakes.
German Chocolate Cupcakes
Cupcake Ingredients
- 1/2 C hot water
- 4 oz unsweetened Baker's Chocolate I used 70% dark chocolate instead
- 1 C butter room temperature
- 2 1/2 C sugar
- 4 eggs
- 2 1/4 C flour
- 1 t baking soda
- 1/2 t salt
- 1 C buttermilk
- 1 t vanilla extract
Coconut Pecan Frosting Ingredients
- 1 C sugar
- 1 C evaporated milk
- 1/2 C butter
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- In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the chocolate in the water and then remove from heat immediately and set aside.
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- Add the remaining ingredients and blend at low speed until combined.
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Coconut Pecan Frosting Instructions
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- Cook over medium heat until the mixture starts to lightly bubble. Stir CONSTANTLY!! or you will end up with scrambled eggs in your frosting!!
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- Stir in remaining ingredients. Cool until spreadable consistency (over night on counter - do not refrigerate prior to frosting or it will be too thick).
Coconut Pecan Frosting
The coconut pecan frosting recipe was fantastic – especially if you use homemade Baker's coconut. My only issue with it is that it's ugly (see the photo at the top of this post for confirmation). Arfi from HomeMadeS made the cake above for Taste & Create in June. It looks beautiful because she topped the frosting with shaved chocolate and shaved coconut. You might think about doing that on your cupcakes if you want to make them look a bit snazzier.


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The great sequester panic
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That's when the economy begins to stall and we turn our back on our values, all because the federal government will have to begin to cut a few tens of billions of dollars from the largest budget the world has ever known.
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This is the lurid fairy tale spun by President Barack Obama. In the fight over the sequester, he is resorting to the tried-and-true (and tiresome) strategy of every official confronted with budget cuts he doesn't want to implement, from the commander in chief to a lowly bureaucrat toiling at some school district: maximize the scare-mongering and pain.
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Even with the sequester, nondefense discretionary spending will still be up almost 10 percent since 2008. Even with the sequester, federal spending is projected to be a robust 22.8 percent of gross domestic product in 2023. Even with the sequester, the debt will hit 100 percent of GDP just two years later than it would otherwise, according to the Bipartisan Policy Center.
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However, to ensure that all the procedures that come under the umbrella of the mummy makeover plan goes hassle-free, then you should follow the basic thumb rule. You need to make sure that you approach one of the best plastic surgeons who can guarantee you minimal discomfort and more of peace of mind. Also a long, healthy and detailed conversation with your surgeon regarding you requirements and concerns will help you get the real picture before and after the surgery is performed.
Mommy makeover Surgery PROCEDURE
In order to erase, or at least minimize, the impact of pregnancy on the body, this procedure usually includes Breast Surgery, a Tummy Tuck and Liposuction. Besides that skin is another element women completely forget about. Hormonal fluctuations pre and post the pregnancy take a toll on your skin, making it look pale and weary. The mommy makeover procedure also includes a skin treatment plan to help your skin glow. A Mommy Makeover will require a 23-hour stay and you will need to stay at the recovery center for one night, at least. You may go home the following morning, after your surgeon examines you.
Why do you need to fly to india?
Since mommy makeover means a lot of different operations, you need to make an informed choice about the surgeon, center and facilities offered to you. Cost is another factor. India is one of preferred countries for mummy makeover treatments because it offers relatively affordable, safe and effective cosmetic services. Moreover, India is one country that will make you feel at home. In India, you will find a rare combination of technologically supported services and personalized care. Plus, there are no language and communication issues in India. Cosmetic Surgery in Mumbai, India costs relatively less compared to regions like the Turkey and other parts of the world. Medical tourists from Istanbul, Ankara, Izmir travel the most toIndia.Another good reason to fly to India for surgery is to save duty, which is imposed otherwise on cosmetic surgeries done in other countries.
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Key factors:
- > Affordable
- > Safe and effective
- > Feel at home atmosphere
- > Highly qualified surgeons and staff
- > Internationally recognized services
- > Can be combined with holiday/business trip
- > Pick up facility for out of town guests
- > Comprehensive, packaged deals
Travelling Plan From Turkey to Mumbai
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|Istanbul Istanbul Atatürk Airport
Mumbai- Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport.
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|Ankara Esenboga International Airport
|Izmir Izmir Adnan Menderes International Airport
Full recovery from a Mommy Makeover procedure is about six weeks. In general, you should be up and walking the day after surgery, though not at your usual pace. By the end of the first week, you, should be up and walking around the house frequently, but not quite able to drive a car. It will take approximately two weeks before you are comfortable enough to drive a car.
All of the sutures and drains will be out by that time. You may return to work after two to three weeks and resume your usual exercise routine at about six weeks. Due to the Tummy Tuck and the fact that you had multiple other procedures done at one time, the recovery period is significant and can be fairly intense the first few days.
Key Benefits
- > Youthful appearance
- > Curvaceous figure
- > Better functionality
- > Minimal downtime
- > Safe and effective
About Surgeon
Our Celebrity Plastic/ Cosmetic Surgeon Dr. Milan Doshi has extensive experience in mommy makeover treatments. He focuses on you, and provides the finest personal service and facilities so that you will always enjoy a warm, relaxed, yet refined ambiance. Top Aesthetic Surgeon Mr. Doshi has been innovate in designing new instruments, simulators and advanced cosmetic surgical techniques. While Dr. Milan Doshi's qualifications and training attest to his knowledge, it's his surgical skills and his dedication to excellence and commitment to personalized, quality care that is the basis of his greatest recognition.
You are in safe hands!
About Center
Our Mumbai based award-winning medical practice, Allure medspa, provides the safest, most effective and minimally invasive Mommy Makeover procedures. You can also check the mommy makeover before and after pictures, FAQs and customer testimonials for more information. To make you feel like home away from home, we have five-star staying facilities to soothe the post procedure discomfort. We at Cosmetic Surgery Center, Our trained and friendly staff is always ready to help you and make you experience as comfortable as possible.Highly decorated neat and clean rooms with roman blind curtain and LED mood lighting will make you stay enjoyable and pleasing.
We also have a pick up facility for out of town guests!
Mommy Makeover Before After Photos
Mommy Makeover FAQS
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To find out more about Mommy Makeover Surgery cost or to organize a consultation, contact us today on +91 98690 41559 or Email your queries to us at firstname.lastname@example.com.


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Progestins are hormones.
The low-dose progestins for contraception are used to prevent pregnancy. Other names for progestin-only oral contraceptives are minipills and progestin-only pills (POPs). Progestins can prevent fertilization by preventing a woman's egg from fully developing.
Also, progestins cause changes at the opening of the uterus, such as thickening of the cervical mucus. This makes it hard for the partner's sperm to reach the egg. The fertilization of the woman's egg with her partner's sperm is less likely to occur while she is taking, receiving, or using a progestin, but it can occur. Even so, the progestins make it harder for the fertilized egg to become attached to the walls of the uterus, making it difficult to become pregnant.
No contraceptive method is 100 percent effective. Studies show that fewer than 1 of each 100 women become pregnant during the first year of use after correctly receiving the injection on time. Fewer than 10 of each 100 women who take progestins correctly by mouth for contraception become pregnant during the first year of use. Methods that do not work as well include condoms, diaphragms, or spermicides. Discuss with your doctor what your options are for birth control.
Progestin contraceptives are available only with your doctor's prescription.
Make certain your doctor knows if you are on any special diet, such as a low-sodium or low-sugar diet.
This product is available in the following dosage forms:
Tell your doctor if you have ever had any unusual or allergic reaction to medicines in this group or any other medicines. Also tell your health care professional if you have any other types of allergies, such as to foods dyes, preservatives, or animals. For non-prescription products, read the label or package ingredients carefully.
Progestins have been used by teenagers and have not been shown to cause different side effects or problems than they do in adults. You must take progestin-only oral contraceptives every day in order for them to work. Progestins do not protect against sexually transmitted diseases, a risk factor for teenagers. It is not known if Depo-Provera Contraceptive Injection causes problems with bone development and growth in teenagers and young women. It is important that your doctor check you regularly for growth problems, especially if you have been using this medicine for 2 years or longer.
This medicine has been tested and has not been shown to cause different side effects or problems in older people than it does in younger adults.
Use of progestin-only contraceptives during pregnancy is not recommended. Doctors should be told if pregnancy is suspected. When accidently used during pregnancy, progestins used for contraception have not caused problems.
Although progestins pass into the breast milk, the low doses of progestins used for contraception have not been shown to cause problems in nursing babies. Progestins used for contraception are recommended for nursing mothers when contraception is desired.
Although certain medicines should not be used together at all, in other cases two different medicines may be used together even if an interaction might occur. In these cases, your doctor may want to change the dose, or other precautions may be necessary. When you are taking any of these medicines, it is especially important that your healthcare professional know if you are taking any of the medicines listed below. The following interactions have been selected on the basis of their potential significance and are not necessarily all-inclusive.
Using medicines in this class with any of the following medicines is not recommended. Your doctor may decide not to treat you with a medication in this class or change some of the other medicines you take.
Using medicines in this class with any of the following medicines is usually not recommended, but may be required in some cases. If both medicines are prescribed together, your doctor may change the dose or how often you use one or both of the medicines.
Certain medicines should not be used at or around the time of eating food or eating certain types of food since interactions may occur. Using alcohol or tobacco with certain medicines may also cause interactions to occur. Discuss with your healthcare professional the use of your medicine with food, alcohol, or tobacco.
The presence of other medical problems may affect the use of medicines in this class. Make sure you tell your doctor if you have any other medical problems, especially:
To make the use of a progestin as safe and reliable as possible, you should understand how and when to take it and what effects may be expected. Progestins for contraception usually come with patient directions. Read them carefully before taking or using this medicine.
Progestins do not protect a woman from sexually transmitted diseases (STDs), including human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS). The use of latex (rubber) condoms or abstinence is recommended for protection from these diseases.
Take this medicine only as directed by your doctor. Do not take more of it and do not take it for a longer time than your doctor ordered. To do so may increase the chance of side effects. Try to take the medicine at the same time each day to reduce the possibility of side effects and to allow it to work better.
When using levonorgestrel tablet dosage form for emergency contraception:
When using medroxyprogesterone injection dosage form for contraception:
When using an oral progestin dosage form:
Follow your doctor's orders to schedule the proper time to receive an injection of progestins for contraception.
The dose medicines in this class will be different for different patients. Follow your doctor's orders or the directions on the label. The following information includes only the average doses of these medicines. If your dose is different, do not change it unless your doctor tells you to do so.
The amount of medicine that you take depends on the strength of the medicine. Also, the number of doses you take each day, the time allowed between doses, and the length of time you take the medicine depend on the medical problem for which you are using the medicine.
Call your doctor or pharmacist for instructions.
For oral dosage form (tablets):
For injection dosage form:
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light. Keep from freezing.
Do not keep outdated medicine or medicine no longer needed.
It is very important that your doctor check your progress at regular visits. This will allow your dosage to be adjusted to your changing needs, and will allow any unwanted effects to be detected. These visits are usually every 12 months when you are taking progestins by mouth for birth control.
Progestins may cause dizziness in some people. Make sure you know how you react to this medicine before you drive, use machines, or do anything else that could be dangerous if you are not alert.
It is possible that certain doses of progestins may cause a temporary thinning of the bones by changing your hormone balance. It is important that your doctor know if you have an increased risk of osteoporosis. Some things that can increase your risk for osteoporosis include cigarette smoking, abusing alcohol, taking or drinking large amounts of caffeine, and having a family history of osteoporosis or easily broken bones. Some medicines, such as steroids (cortisone-like medicines) or anticonvulsants (seizure medicines), can also cause thinning of the bones. It is especially important that you tell your doctor about any of these risk factors if you are taking Depo-Provera® Contraceptive Injection or Depo-SubQ Provera® 104. These contraceptives may cause a loss of bone mineral density. Your doctor may replace these contraceptives with a different one.
Vaginal bleeding of various amounts may occur between your regular menstrual periods during the first 3 months of use. This is not unusual and does not mean you should stop the medicine. This is sometimes called spotting when the bleeding is slight, or breakthrough bleeding when it is heavier. If this occurs, continue on your regular dosing schedule. Check with your doctor:
Missed menstrual periods may occur. If you suspect a pregnancy, you should call your doctor immediately.
If you are scheduled for any laboratory tests, tell your doctor that you are taking a progestin. Progestins can change certain test results.
The following medicines might reduce the effectiveness of progestins for contraception:
Sometimes your doctor may use these medicines with progestins for contraception, but the doctor will give you special directions to follow to make sure your progestin is working properly. In order to prevent pregnancy, use a second method of birth control together with the progestin when you also use a medicine that could reduce the effectiveness of the progestin. If you are using medroxyprogesterone injection for contraception, continue using a back-up method of birth control until you have your next injection, even if the medicine that affects contraceptives is discontinued. If you are using the oral tablets, continue using a back-up method of birth control for a full cycle (or 4 weeks), even if the medicine that affects contraceptives is discontinued.
If you vomit your oral progestin-only contraceptive for any reason within a few hours after taking it, do not take another dose. Return to your regular dosing schedule and use an additional back-up method of birth control for 48 hours.
If you are receiving levonorgestrel tablets for emergency contraception and vomiting occurs within 1 hour after taking either dose of the medicine, contact your physician to discuss whether the dose should be repeated.
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Not all of the side effects listed above have been reported for each of these medicines, but they have been reported for at least one of them. All of the progestins are similar, so any of the above side effects may occur with any of these medicines.
After you stop using this medicine, your body may need time to adjust. The length of time this takes depends on the amount of medicine you were using and how long you used it. During this period of time, check with your doctor if you notice any of the following side effects:
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Portions of this document last updated: Sept. 01, 2019
Original article: https://www.mayoclinic.org/drugs-supplements/progestin-contraceptives-oral-route-parenteral-route/description/drg-20070184
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