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Frequently Asked Questions
How long will my order take?
Windfall pieces are handmade to order so there is a wait time involved. Sometimes we have pieces already made up, in stock and ready to go BUT generally we make them from scratch to order. Please view the below times frames and get in contact if you have any queries about our wait times PRIOR to your purchase - firstname.lastname@example.com
Engagement Rings & Stone Set Wedding Bands: 8 - 12 weeks from initial payment. (not including public holidays)
Signets, Necklaces & Plain Wedding Bands: 3 - 4 weeks from the date of payment. (not including public holidays)
Gem Set Rings: 5 weeks from the date of payment. (not including public holidays)
Custom Signets & Ring/Necklaces: 5 to 6 weeks from the date of payment. (this time frame may change dependant on the piece)
If you need an item by a certain date, to avoid disappointment, please email us BEFORE you purchase and we will let you know your options - email@example.com
If any changes are made to your order during the making process, this may extend your wait time.
For wedding rings, we always recommend that you plan to have your order in with enough time they are finished a few weeks/month before. Depending on when you order your wedding ring, sometimes that sizing can be a touch off and this allows us time for you to try them on and us to make adjustments if needed. It also allows you to breathe easy knowing it is ticked off the list and the rings are done and in your possession well before the wedding.
Picking an engagement ring style can be overwhelming and so can settling on the star of the show, the centre stone. Here is some information about the different stone types on our website that may be helpful.
Important note - Some of these stones you will not see as an option on the product listing of the website due to the wide variation of size and pricing. So, if there is a stone you have your heart set on but you don't see it in this list or on our website, contact us here and we can quote you directly.
Moissanite is very similar to a natural diamond but with some added features. Moissanite naturally has more fire dispersion and brilliance than most natural diamonds. It also has a hardness rating of 9.25 on the MOHS scale which make them an excellent, hard wearing alternative to diamonds.
Did I forget to mention at a fraction of the cost also??? While Natural Diamonds come with a hefty price tag... Moissanite is a great, affordable comparison for those who want that white diamond look but don't want to burn a hole in their pockets.
Traditionally we use carat as the unit of measurement for a diamond's weight. Moissanite is not measured in carats because it weighs approximately 10 percent less than diamond. For example, a 6.5mm round diamond would weigh 1.0ct, while a 6.5mm round moissanite would weigh 0.88ct. The two stones would be the same size - 6.5mm in diameter. For this reason, all moissanites for sale are listed on our website with their size in millimetres.
The ECO-FRIENDLY aspect of Moissanite is so important to our business along with educating our customers and recognising growing consumer consciousness around large scale diamond mining. Windfall Jewellery is so proud to offer an alternative as part of our range.
Moissanite's are grown in a carefully controlled laboratory setting. The lab we use have 18 years of experience and high quality control standards.
If going down the path of a diamonds, you may ask yourself why you would get a lab grown over a natural diamond or vice versa. It is a good thing to contemplate and the final decision will really be based on your budget and what is important to you. There is no right or wrong answer there. Different strokes for different folks as they say.
You may consider lab grown diamonds if you would prefer them for ethical reasons (Even though we of course only use conflict free, ethically sourced diamonds, some clients do not want to contribute money towards the mining industry as a whole), personal preference or your budget extends past moissanite and you want a "real" diamond but again wish to keep the cost down as much as possible.
You may consider natural diamonds because let's face it, they are beautiful and having a little piece of mother nature of your own, knowing this stunning rock was created all by the wonders of the Earth and Mother Nature herself is rather enchanting. Some people also don't like that lab grown diamonds don't have the natural energy within them that natural earth made stones have. And finally, lab grown diamonds aren't far off the price of naturals in many instances, you may just decide, why not the real natural deal.
LAB GROWN vs NATURAL SIDE BY SIDE
I mean who doesn't want a little galaxy inside their diamond?!
Salt and Pepper diamonds are not graded like your regular white diamonds so as such they do not come with any kind of certification. This is because the diamond industry does not grade Salt and Pepper diamonds the same way they do with white diamonds and the 4 C's that usually apply (colour, clarity, cut and carat) don't apply / aren't graded for salt and pepper diamonds. If you wish to have a certification done, you must let us know at point of purchase as this needs to be done whilst the stone is loose and not set into a ring and we can arrange for this to be done independently by a qualified and accredited gemologist at your own expense. This will provide a gem stone certification that basically just confirms it is a salt and pepper diamond but still will not have the same grading information a standard diamond certificate would include as it doesn't apply to salt and pepper diamonds.
One thing to note about Salt and Pepper diamonds is despite their mysterious beauty, they don't have as much sparkle and fire as their white diamond cousins as not as much light can pass through the stone. If you are wanting to feature a salt and pepper diamond AND have lots of sparkle, you may consider a rose cut salt and pepper diamond which has more facets on the face of the stone for light to bounce off, or you can pair the salt and pepper diamond with white diamond accent stones either in a halo around the stone, or down the ring band to add that extra zazz and sparkle.
Another thing to note about salt and pepper diamonds is due to being heavily naturally included, these inclusions can show at surface level when the stones are cut and faceted. This means on a usually flat smooth faceted side of the stone, sometimes there can be a "chip" or cavity as when the stone is polished this would have naturally been within the surface. Not all salt and pepper diamonds have these but if they do, we will of course alert you that the stone has this inclusion so you are fully aware before purchasing the stone. This is part of the rawness, imperfection and beauty of salt and pepper diamonds.
Another of our best selling and most coveted stones is the Partii Sapphire. The term Partii means more than one colour. It's usually the presence of two colours within the one stone but sometimes even extends to three, part blue, part green, part yellow; hence Partii! Most of the Partii sapphires we use are blue/green or green/yellow and are usually of Australian or Madagascar origin. The difference between the Australia and Madagascar partii sapphires is the naturally occurring shades of blue and green.
If you are after a coloured stone in your engagement ring we highly recommend sapphire as your choice if available in the colour you desire as they are most durable and hard wearing of all coloured stones.
Black diamonds have become a popular choice for those seeking an unconventional engagement ring.
Black diamonds are not graded like colourless diamonds. Instead they are graded based upon qualities which are used to grade fancy colour diamonds or coloured gemstones such as size, quality of the cut, symmetry etc. If you wish to have a certification done, you must let us know at point of purchase as this needs to be done whilst the stone is loose and not set into a ring and we can arrange for this to be done independently by a qualified and accredited gemologist at your own expense. This will provide a gem stone certification that basically just confirms it is a black diamond but still will not have the same grading information a standard diamond certificate would include as it doesn't apply to black diamonds.
Due to their porous nature, black diamonds can be more brittle and therefore knocks or blows to the stone can be disastrous and can literally chip or scratch the stone. We recommend extra care be taken with a black diamond and it should certainly not be worn during any physical work with your hands, at the gym, heavy lifting etc. You should refrain from exposure to heat and chemicals etc.
We will never knowingly send out a damaged stone. Once we finish your black diamond ring and inspect it, it will leave our studio in perfect condition. We have records of any natural inclusions, pits etc on the stone prior to the ring going out. Your warranty does not cover if you are to accidentally damage your stone.
Keep these factors in mind when purchasing your black diamond rings. We are here to assist you each step of the way and guarantee our workmanship and choose only the finest black diamonds but it's up to you to take care of her once she's in your care.
If after reading this information you are thinking you would like a black stone but perhaps black diamonds are not for you a fantastic alternative is black moissanite which look almost identical and are much more durable.
This stunning stone has gained a lot of popularity particularly in engagement rings as it is a stone of divine love and brings with it compassion, assurance and healing. Delicate and feminine with it's soft colour, Morganite comes in both peachy and pinky tones. While the most revered stone of the beryl family, Morganite is also a popular alternative choice for those who want a gorgeous coloured stone in this colour palette without the price tag of an equivalent sapphire or champagne diamond.
Morganite is rated 7.5-8 on the Mohs Scale (Hardness rating scale). Within the Mohs scale, stones rated 7 and above are considered hard and appropriate for ever day wear though it is important to understand there is a remarkable difference between a 7 and a 9 for example in hardness so these stones will require a bit more care than say a sapphire.
Garnet is the birthstone of January, a deep rich beauty and is one of the most ancient of talismans known for its protective energies. It is a sensual stone and helps in the ability to work lovingly on the physical plane. Garnet represents the creation of the world out of a chaos, purification and love and is a stone of strong, intense feelings.
It has a hardness of 7 on the Mohs scale so it is considered hard enough for every day wear when the proper care is taken however should not be subjected to any hard blows or rough wear.
Almost all blue topaz is actually naturally colourless topaz that has been irradiated or heated to achieve the colour you now see. There are varying shades of blue topaz however we love the striking deep rich blue of London Blue Topaz and have made this a part of our options available in our collection. Blue topaz is also the birth stone of December.
London Blue Topaz has a hardness rating of 8 which makes it a hardy alternative to Blue sapphires for those whom want a stunning blue centre stone but whose budget doesn't quite extend far enough for a blue sapphire.
There is no need to worry about the colour changing or wearing off etc or fading with exposure to light as the radiation and heat treatment used to produce the blue colour is permanent. That said, due to the possibility of separation of cleavage within the stone and possibility of a stone including liquid-filled inclusions which can cause the gem to fracture when heated. For this reason, London Blue Topaz should be cleaned carefully with a soft brush and warm soap and water. Steam and ultrasonic cleaning should not be used.
Carrying the power of the sun, it is warm and comforting, energizing and life giving stone and stunning to boot.
This November birth stone, has a hardness rating of 7 on the Mohs scale so it is considered hard enough for every day wear when the proper care is taken however should not be subjected to any hard blows or rough wear. This stone will be ok for everyday wear in rings so long as the wearer understands Citrine's limited hardness.
A Windfall fan favourite and staple in our collection the Lavender Moonquartz aka Lavender Moonstone is a feminine, pastel beauty. Sitting pretty in both our every day and engagement collections it is available in a more milky opaque and a more translucent option.
This stone has a hardness rating of 7 on the mohs scale so is suitable for everyday wear so long as the wearer understands the stones limited hardness.
Aquamarine is known for it's famously pastel transparency but can also vary from a vary light blue, through to a darker more vivid colour. The name is derived from Latin, meaning seawater and was said to calm waves and protect sailors at sea. It is also one of March's birthstones!
Aquamarine is rated 7.5-8 on the Mohs Scale (Hardness rating scale). Within the Mohs scale, stones rated 7 and above are considered hard and appropriate for ever day wear though it is important to understand there is a remarkable difference between a 7 and a 9 for example in hardness so these stones will require a bit more care than say a sapphire.
Spinel is a mineral with a lot of history. Long mined in Sri Lanka, Afghanistan, Myanmar, Vietnam, and Thailand, spinel garnered deep appreciation for its beauty, even winning a treasured place in a number of crown jewels. Found in a variety of colours, including red, blue, violet, and dark green, spinels are regaining their popularity of old.
Spinel ranks 8 on the Mohs scale and has good toughness, making it a durable gem for every day jewellery though would require a little more carer to be taken than a diamond or sapphire. With that said, given it's hardness being one grade less than sapphire, it is a great coloured stone alternative for those who love sapphires but want a cheaper alternative more suitable to their budget.
Now let's talk about what metal you should choose!!
For engagement/wedding rings, we always recommend at least 18CT white/yellow/rose gold or Platinum to ensure it is suitable to weather the knocks and blows of day to day wear long term.
Plain wedding bands and signets are generally fine to be made in 9CT gold and still be suitable for long term wear.
See below for more information about the metal options and comparisons between them.
No. They are two different metals entirely. White gold and platinum have their own properties which make them unique. The following white gold information and platinum information show you the difference between the two metals.
White gold is an alloy of gold and some white metals such as silver and palladium. White gold can be 18CT, 14CT and 9CT. For example, 18K yellow gold is made by mixing 75% gold (750 parts per thousand) with 25% (250 parts per thousand) other metals such as copper and zinc. 18CT white gold is made by mixing 75% gold with 25% other metals such as silver and palladium.
If you are to choose white gold as your metal of choice for your engagement or wedding pieces, they ring will be finished off with Rhodium plating. This is what gives the ring that desired bright, white colour. Rhodium is a metal very similar to platinum and Rhodium shares many of the properties of platinum including it's white colour.
The rhodium plating is used to make the white gold look more white. The natural colour of white gold varies dependant on the karat of gold it is. For example, 9K White Gold naturally is a duller white tone and is more of a grey with yellow hue through it. 18CT White Gold naturally is a darker grey. The Rhodium plating is very white and very hard, but it does wear away eventually. How quickly this wears off varies from wearer to wearer and what the ring is exposed to/how it is worn, even the oils of the wearers skin etc. To keep a white gold ring looking its best, it should be re-rhodium plated approximately each 12 to 24 months. Some people don't need to and some people don't really notice this wearing back until its time to get their new wedding band.
Platinum is a white metal, but unlike gold it is used in jewellery in almost its pure form (approximately 95% pure). Platinum is extremely long wearing and is naturally white, so it does not need to be Rhodium plated like white gold.
Platinum is denser than gold (heavy), so a platinum ring will feel heavier than equivalent ring made in gold. This can be a selling point for some because it feels luxurious.
Platinum is a more precious metal than gold which makes it more expensive which is why the price increases if you choose platinum.
Some people see it as paying more at the start for higher durability long term as well as less inconvenience and no further cost for rhodium plating.
The answer to this question depends on whether the white gold jewellery item is in it's natural colour or whether it has been rhodium plated. If you were to hold a brand new platinum and a brand new freshly rhodium plated ring side by side, you may notice a very slight colour difference however if just looking at one, or the other, the untrained eye would likely not spot the difference.
If a white gold item has been rhodium plated then the colour difference will not really be noticeable at all until the rhodium plating begins to wear off.
Platinum has a permanent bright white lustre and does not have a very light yellow/dark grey tinge like white and therefore is great if you want that bright white look without having to re-plate every year. In the long run it is a better and cheaper option, that only requires a good polish from time to time to bring it back to looking it's best.
Technically the answer to this question is yes. We have outlined why below, but it is important to understand that platinum is not damage proof and can still sustain scratches and damage the same as any other metal ring.
People often assume because of the price tag that it may be more durable. This metal does also hold a reputation among people as being the more durable metal however this is not necessarily so.
What we have come to realise is that to consumers buying jewellery, durability equates to how scratch and dint proof something is. However there is a major difference between durability and scratch resistance and hardness and durability.
We'll re-iterate by saying that no metal, no matter it's expense or preciousness, it is not scratch or dent proof nor bend out of shape proof. It is how a metal copes with damage that occurs causing scratching or dints that determines what is considered more durable.
Platinum as a fact, is very durable. Because it is a highly malleable metal, when it is scratched or dented, the scratch or dent displaces the metal, moving it leaving ridges on the edge of the scratch or dent. This action is what classifies Platinum to be so durable.
This is by comparison to other precious metals such as gold where if the same thing were to occur, you lose the metal from the ring rather than it moving to a different area. Gold rings also wear down quicker than Platinum as a result of this.
When it comes to gold, we work with 9K and 18K Gold predominantly (White, Yellow and Rose). At your request, if you want a higher carat of gold, we can also do 22-24CT.Pricing on our website is based on 9CT as the standard option. You can upgrade to the more premium 18CT or platinum metals by ticking the upgrade boxes when ordering and it will update your total when you arrive to the cart. Our preference is always 18CT gold.
9CT gold is actually a gold alloy – a mixture containing additional metals, not only gold. These extra ingredients are added to yellow gold (don't forget in its natural form gold is YELLOW so other metals and allows are added to get to the white colour you desire) to improve the characteristics and also colour of the alloy.
The difference in purity between 24CT down to 9CT Gold results in different levels of hardness, affecting how these materials are used in jewellery.
Within consumers and even amongst information given by jewellers/the industry, there is confusion between the two terms 'hardness' and 'durability' and it is important to understand that hardness doesn't equal durability and they mean two different things.
The following simple example generally helps explain the difference best:
If you have a pane of glass and a sheet of perspex (hard plastic sheeting) next to one another and observe, you will see that the glass is clearly the harder material by any hardness test you with to carry out on the two of them. Now hit the two with a hammer... the glass will shatter and it's more likely that the hammer will bounce back at you off the perspex. This makes the perspex the more durable piece even though softer. This analogy translates well as an example of the differences of hardness and durability between the 9CT and 18CT gold.
9CT Gold is relatively hard, and this is one of the reasons this alloy is a popular choice for every day wear jewellery as at a surface level, it tends to stay in shape better, and scratch and dent less easier. It contains less gold than the other options and therefore is the cheaper option of all the golds we offer.
That said, due to it's hardness, it can be more rigid and when suffering a significant blow, is more likely to crack in the setting, or crack the stone as there is less movement in the metal and more susceptible to snapped claws and split or cracked bands. 9CT gold is clearly the harder material when compared with 18CT gold, but it is this harness that reduces 9CT golds durability long term when it comes to everyday knocks and wear and tear.
When compared over a long term period, 18CT comes out on top and of the two, is the optimal choice for engagement and wedding ring pieces.
Full transparency; when we have come into issues with broken claws, or damage to the setting of a ring itself it is 9 times out of 10 the 9K white gold option. Being metal that will 'break' over ben with force, knocls and pumps. If the budget allows our recommendation is always to choose 18CT gold over 9CT but we understand that doesn't suit all budgets and we want to be an inclusive brand and give our clients all the options.
Our opinion is if you have no preference or budget restrictions then we recommend 18K (or platinum). For the budget conscious shopper, in our opinion there is also nothing wrong with 9K Gold so long as it is understood it is a less durabl option and more care needs to be taken to look after it long term. No matter what gold carat chosen, if you take the relevant after care tips and look after the ring, then all should last a long time.
The best recommendation we can give is that you research and gain an understanding of the differences between all options and make an informed decision that suits your needs and budget best, accepting both the pros and cons in the short and long term of whatever option you take as you will be knowledgable in making this final decision.
Don't be scared to ask as many questions as you need from us as there is no cap on question asking and there is no such things as silly questions!! We are totally happy assist you with what ever info you need to make an informed decision :)


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Retropubic Suspension for Urinary Incontinence in Women
Surgery Overview
Retropubic suspension surgery is used to treat urinary incontinence by lifting the sagging bladder neck and urethra that have dropped abnormally low in the pelvic area. Retropubic suspension is abdominal surgery, where access to the bladder and urethra is gained by making an incision in the abdominal (belly) wall. This surgery can be done by making one big incision (open surgery) or several small incisions (laparoscopic surgery).
Burch colposuspension is the most common procedure used for retropubic suspension. The vaginal wall is attached to a ligament (Cooper's ligament) next to the pubic bone.
What To Expect
These procedures involve abdominal surgery, so hospitalization is required. To allow healing of the urinary tract, a catheter is placed into the bladder through the urethra (or belly wall) to allow urine to drain. The catheter is usually removed in about 10 days.
You will likely go home 2 to 3 days after the surgery if there have been no complications. The time it takes for you to recover depends on if you had open or laparoscopic surgery.
If you had laparoscopic surgery, you will probably be able to go back to work and most of your usual activities in 1 to 2 weeks. If you had open surgery, it may take longer, about 2 to 4 weeks. For either surgery, you may need 4 to 6 weeks to fully recover. Try to avoid heavy lifting and strenuous activities. These might put extra pressure on your bladder.
The amount of pain you have after surgery depends on the exact nature of your procedure, your physical condition at the time of surgery, and your own response to pain. You will probably feel some pain at the incision site and may feel some cramping in your abdomen. Your doctor will prescribe medicine to relieve your discomfort during the first few days after surgery. Be sure to call your doctor if you cannot get relief from pain.
Women who have laparoscopic surgery usually have shorter recovery times. They may also have less pain after surgery, have shorter hospital stays, and return to normal activities faster than women who have open surgery.footnote 1
Many women have some constipation after this surgery. You can try some things to avoid constipation:
- Include fruits, vegetables, beans, and whole grains in your diet each day. These foods are high in fiber.
- Drink plenty of fluids, enough so that your urine is light yellow or clear like water.
- Take a fiber supplement, such as Citrucel or Metamucil, every day if needed. Read and follow all instructions on the label.
- Schedule time each day for a bowel movement. Having a daily routine may help. Take your time and do not strain when having a bowel movement.
Tell your doctor if you still have constipation after you have tried these methods.
Why It Is Done
Retropubic suspension is used to correct stress incontinence that is caused by sagging of the urethra and/or bladder neck.
How Well It Works
Retropubic suspension is considered to be effective in relieving stress incontinence. Most women have fewer symptoms of stress incontinence after this surgery.
For stress incontinence, doctors have been doing Burch colposuspension surgeries longer than sling surgeries. Many studies have been done on the Burch colposuspension surgery. About 9 out of 10 women are cured ("dry") during the year after surgery. After 5 years, about 7 out of 10 women are still "dry."footnote 2
Complications of retropubic surgery may include:
- Difficulty urinating after surgery.
- New symptoms of urgency or urge incontinence.
- Internal bleeding.
- Infection at the incision site.
- Injury to an organ (such as the bladder, urethra, or ureters).
- Pelvic organ prolapse (usually, enterocele).
All surgeries that use general anesthesia have a small risk of death or complications. All surgeries carry some risk of infection.
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Retropubic suspension procedures require that a thin, flexible tube (catheter) be kept in place for a day or more, until you can get up independently to use the toilet. The catheter may be uncomfortable. And it increases the risk of getting a urinary tract infection.
Before having surgery for urinary incontinence, ask your doctor about the following:
- How much success has the doctor had in treating incontinence with surgery? The success of surgical procedures for urinary incontinence depends on the experience and skill of the surgeon.
- Is there anything I can do to increase the likelihood of a successful surgery? Losing weight, quitting smoking, or doing pelvic floor (Kegel) exercises prior to surgery may increase the likelihood of regaining continence after surgery.
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Warranties for vinyl floors differ across type and retailer. To better understand what you're buying and what is guaranteed, check with an expert at your local Carpet One Floor & Home store. Our flooring experts often have many years of experience and can help you find the best warranty for your flooring purchase.
Vinyl warranties offer the following types of coverage:
A vinyl wear warranty provides coverage in the case that the wear layer is lost and results in the change or damage of the printed pattern or design.
Fading and Stains
A fade warranty for vinyl flooring typically provides coverage for stains, discoloring or fading when used under normal household conditions.
Rips, Tears, Gouges and Indents
This warranty provides coverage when your floor happens to contract, expand, curl, crack, rip or tear from normal household use. Construction damage, installation-related damage or damage from sharp cutting objects are not usually covered under this type of warranty.
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An installation warranty can be just as important as the product warranty, and covers any issues with the original installation.
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While lawyers dismantle many restrictions on political money, the rules affecting Morning Edition and Downton Abbey still stand tall. A federal court in San Francisco says public radio and TV stations cannot carry paid political ads.
The 8-3 decision Monday by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals reversed a ruling last April by a smaller panel of the court. NPR and PBS both joined the case as friends of the court.
The court upheld the decades-old bar against political ads on public broadcasting stations, even as other restrictions have vanished over the years. One long-gone rule held that funders could only be listed by name.
The case just decided — Minority Television Project v. FCC — began as a bid to take any commercial advertising. Among the arguments rejected by the appeals court, the TV station invoked the Supreme Court's Citizens United ruling of 2010, which allowed corporations to spend freely advocating for or against candidates.
Two dissenting judges argued that the station didn't get a fair shake because "judges like public radio and television, while pretty much nobody likes commercials."
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Alien-Baby Ate My Brain!
Through the miracle of modern technology, you can now see your baby, in utero, in three dimensions. Which is to say, you can see a teeny little baby with a teeny little face and teeny little hands all curled up and totally beyond fetal in his teeny adorableness while he is still tucked away deep inside your lady parts.
Also, however, you can see your own umbilical cord, pressing against his face like some sort of intra-uterine alien life form that might just develop a consciousness and a will of its own and creep out of your nether regions and strangle you in the night. Which, you know, is disturbing. No more disturbing that some of those pregnancy dreams that can sneak up on you, I suppose, but still (am I the only who has had nightmares about nursing mutant kittens? No? Never mind). Maybe there's too much information that comes with being able to get a three-dimensional glimpse inside one's own uterus.
That said: LOOK AT MY TEENY-WEENY WIDDLE SPROUT WITH HIS ITTY-BITTY LITTLE HAND AND HIS PRECIOUS LITTLE MOUTH OMG!
I was going to write something about science today, for the PBN blog blast, about imagination and scientific thinking and the magic of looking at the world through learning-goggles, but then I got all distracted by the pictures of the baby oh my god the baby - and, also, by my persistent exhaustion and crankiness and general inability to craft a sentence that is built upon language more sophisticated than oh my god, like, you know? So. You should still totally go read the other posts, tho'.
Also? Are you going to be watching the Oscars Sunday night? Because there's going to be a super awesometastic snarkerrific open-thread Oscar party over at MamaPop, and I can't promise anything, but there might be popcorn and naked pillow-fights. I can promise that there will be Kegel-straining blather about the aliens on the red carpet. And, also, some drooling in the general direction of Jon Stewart. So. Join us? We're kicking it off at 7pm, EST.


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Funerals provide surviving family members and friends a caring, supportive environment in which to recognize the death of a loved one and to share thoughts and feelings about that person. Funerals are the first step in the healing process. The ritual of attending a funeral service provides many benefits including:
It is possible to have a full funeral service even for those choosing cremation. The importance of the ritual is in providing a social gathering to help the bereaved begin the healing process.
At some time in our lives, most of us will make or assist in making funeral arrangements. This will not be an easy time, but we offer these tips for smart planning:
Funeral directors are caregivers and administrators. They make the arrangements for the transportation of the deceased, complete all necessary paperwork, and implement the choices made by the family regarding the funeral and final disposition of the deceased.
Funeral directors are listeners, advisors, and supporters. They have experience assisting the bereaved in coping with death. Funeral directors are trained to answer questions about grief, recognize when a person is having difficulty coping, and recommend sources of professional help. Funeral directors also link survivors with support groups at the funeral home or in the community.
Every family is different, and not everyone wants the same type of funeral. Funeral practices are influenced by religious and cultural traditions, costs, and personal preferences. These factors help determine whether the funeral will be elaborate or simple, public or private, religious or secular, and where it will be held. They also influence whether the body will be present at the funeral, if there will be a viewing or visitation, and, if so, whether the casket will be open or closed and whether the remains will be buried or cremated.
Viewing is part of many cultural and ethnic traditions. Many grief specialists believe that viewing aids the grief process by helping the bereaved recognize the reality of death. Viewing is encouraged for children as long as the process is explained and the activity voluntary.
Embalming sanitizes and preserves the deceased, retards the decomposition process, and enhances the appearance of someone disfigured by traumatic death or illness. Embalming makes it possible to lengthen the time between death and the final disposition, thus allowing family members time to arrange and participate in the type of service most comforting to them.
No. Most states, however, require embalming when death is caused by a reportable contagious disease or when a deceased is to be transported from one state to another by a common carrier, or if final disposition is not to be made within a prescribed number of hours.
As more people are choosing cremation, funeral service professionals are striving to give consumers a true sense of what their many options are for a funeral service. Often funeral directors find that people have a preconception that they have fewer choices for a ceremony when selecting cremation for themselves or a loved one. Therefore, they request direct cremation and deny the surviving friends and family the opportunity to honor them with a memorial service. In actuality, cremation is only part of the commemorative experience. In fact, cremation can actually increase your options when planning a funeral. Cremation gives people the flexibility to search for types of tributes that reflect the life being honored. But, this doesn't mean that aspects of traditional funeral services have to be discarded. Even with cremation, a meaningful memorial that is personalized to reflect the life of the deceased could include:
Commonly, cremated remains are placed in an urn and committed to an indoor or outdoor mausoleum or columbarium, interred in a family burial plot, or included in a special urn garden.
Cremation also gives families the option to scatter the remains. This can be done in a designated cemetery garden or at a place that was special to the person. Today, cremated remains can even become part of an ocean reef or made into diamonds.
We can assist you with the necessary information for a funeral or memorial service with a cremation. For more technical information about the cremation process, we encourage you to view information online at the National Funeral Directors Association.
In 2012, the national average cost of an adult, full-service funeral was $7,045. This includes a professional service charge, transfer of deceased, embalming, other preparation, use of viewing facilities, use of facilities for ceremony, hearse, service car or van, and metal casket. This average increases to $8,343 if a vault is included. Cemetery and monument charges are additional. (Source: 2012 NFDA General Price List Survey.)
Funeral service is regulated by the Federal Trade Commission and state licensing boards. In most cases, the consumer should discuss problems with the funeral director first. If the dispute cannot be solved by talking with the funeral director, the consumer may wish to contact the Funeral Service Consumer Assistance Program. FSCAP provides information, mediates disputes, provides arbitration, and maintains a consumer-guarantee fund for reimbursement of services rendered. (To contact FSCAP, call 708-827-6337 or 800-662-7666).
When death occurs, Harder Funeral Home personnel are available to assist you at any hour, seven days a week. Please call (262) 781-8350 or any of our locations for assistance.
If you request immediate assistance, yes. If your family wishes to spend a short time with the deceased to say goodbye, this is acceptable. Our staff will come when the time is right for you.
When death occurs away from home, Harder Funeral Home can assist you with out-of-state arrangements and transfer the deceased to a preferred location. Please call (262) 781-8350 for assistance. For more information please visit our When Death Occurs resources page.
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Nepenthes burbidgeae x (maxima x talangensis) BE3764
$20.00 – $23.00
First introduced to cultivation in April 2017 by Borneo Exotics. The female parent is N. burbidgeae, selected for its typical cream-colored characteristics from the assorted clones sold under BE-3041. The male parent is the unique hybrid N. maxima x talangensis (the reverse cross to the well-known cultivar Nepenthes 'Lady Pauline').
A random selection from very many clones out of microprop. Plants are in 4 inch pots with long fiber sphagnum moss and perlite.
Nepenthes burbidgeae x (maxima x talangensis) BE3764
Climate: Highland
Tropical Pitcher Plant (Nepenthes sp.) Care
- Best to use only pure water – rainwater, distilled water or RO water. Be careful of bottled water as some contain salt which will kill your Tropical Pitcher plant
- Keep a small amount of pure water in each trap. Mist plants regularly.
- Keep soil moist; but well drained at all times. Do Not let your Nepenthes sit in water
- Nepenthes like partial sunny location. They grow well on windowsills or under fluorescent lights in a terrarium.
- Soil is mixture 3 parts long fiber sphagnum with 1 part perlite or 1 part fine orchid bark.
- Fertilize Nepenthes with foliar fertilizer. ¼ tsp of Maxsea per gallon of water, 2 times a month
- Nepenthes like to grow warm: above 50 degrees. Ideal is 65 to 80 degrees with high humidity.
Note: Pitchers will change in color and shape as they mature. Often there are also several different clones in our mix, so the pitchers may vary slightly for this reason as well.


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Over the years, servicing hundreds of satisfied and returning customers on the Central Coast NSW, we have developed a unique 8 step system for our Carpet and Rug Cleaning methods. With the power of our 8 step system and unique developed blend of chemicals we are able to achieve better results. When other Central Coast Carpet & Rug Cleaners, say no it can't be done we say YES it can be!
We are a family run business and we understand the rising cost of living and raising a family. Affording a Carpet or Rug Cleaning service has never been easier.
All our Carpet and Rug Cleaning services are backed by our 48 hour, 100% satisfaction guarantee . What this simply means is, if for some reason you are not happy with your Carpet and Rug Cleaning service, get back to us within 48 hours of your job completion and we will come out and redo your job for FREE.
Our comprehensive Carpet Cleaning Blue Haven process is ideal for:
removing ground-in dirt & Soil
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sucks out flea eggs
makes carpets fluffy and soft
prolongs carpet life
brightens colours
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Many options are available today for casement windows form the brands you know and trust. Our experts are certified installers of Andersen, Pella, and Milgard windows in Eloy Arizona. We offer a complete, comprehensive in home demo with installation options conveniently scheduled at times that are best for you.
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What are Casement Windows?
Casement windows are hinged on one side and open similar to the way a door opens, most of the time using a crank. Not exactly the most popular window in Eloy among homeowners, however casement windows are surprisingly one of the more airtight options available, and are among the better window option for creating a well insulated, energy efficient environment. Because of the way the sash and window seal meet together, a stronger weather tight bond is made. A combination of casement windows and sliding windows will help reduce energy consumption.
Mainly unpopular because of the mechanical crank used to open the window, the crank has an attendancy to fail with use overtime. In more recent models, cranks have become more advanced, and use less moving parts resulting in better cranks less likely to fail. Also casements, open outwardly and the seals edges are exposed to the outside making it ware overtime with the more weather it's exposed to.
Casement Window Benefits
Consider their benefits before jumping to replace your casement windows, and look at newer models designed to open and close more conveniently using new, more advanced mechanisms for operating. New seals have also been incorporated that are more weather resistant.
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A popular choice among homeowners, available in vinyl, wood, aluminum, and fiberglass. We offer a large selection from top brands like Andersen, Marvin, and Milgard. Learn more about double hung options in Eloy AZ to see if their the right fit for your project.
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Add unique charm to your Eloy home by incorporating these for extra light and aesthetics. Offered in half round or oval choices from Andersen. Many models use solid wood framing, exterior vinyl or fiberglass, and aluminum for modern design. Opening and closing for increased functionality.
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Glaucoma Eye Exams
Glaucoma is a leading cause of preventable vision loss and blindness in older individuals in the United States and Canada and the second leading cause of blindness in the World, even more than macular degeneration.
What is Glaucoma?
Glaucoma is not a single disease. It is actually a group of eye diseases that cause damage to the optic nerve due to an increase in pressure inside the eye, which is called intraocular pressure (IOP). When detected in the early stages, glaucoma can often be controlled, preventing severe vision loss and blindness. However, symptoms of noticeable vision loss often only occur once the disease has progressed. This is why glaucoma is called "the sneak thief of sight". Unfortunately, once vision is lost from the disease, it usually can't be restored.
Treatments include medication or surgery that can regulate the IOP and slow down the progression of the disease to prevent further vision loss. The type of treatment depends on the type and the cause of glaucoma.
Risk Factors
Prevention is possible only with early detection and treatment. Since symptoms are often absent, regular eye exams which include a glaucoma screening are essential, particularly for individuals at risk of the disease. While anyone can get glaucoma, the following traits put you at a higher risk:
- Age over 60
- Hispanic or Latino descent, Asian descent
- African Americans over the age of 40 (glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in African Americans, 6-8 times more common than in Caucasians.)
- Family history of glaucoma
- Diabetics
- People with severe nearsightedness
- Certain medications (e.g. steroids)
- Significant eye injury (even if it occurred in childhood)
Understanding Glaucoma
Signs and Symptoms of Glaucoma: Due to a buildup of pressure in the eye, glaucoma causes damage to the optic nerve which is responsible for transmitting visual information from the eye to the brain. How does glaucoma affect your vision?
Types of Glaucoma: There are a number of types of glaucoma, some more acute than others. Learn about the common types of glaucoma and the differences between them.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Glaucoma: Early detection and treatment of glaucoma are essential to stopping or slowing the disease progression and saving vision. Treatment can include medicated eye drops, pills, laser procedures and minor surgical procedures depending on the type and stage of glaucoma.
Signs and Symptoms of Glaucoma
The intraocular pressure caused by glaucoma can slowly damage the optic nerve, causing a gradual loss of vision. Vision loss begins with peripheral (side) vision, resulting in limited tunnel vision. Over time if left untreated, central vision will also be affected which will increase until it eventually causes total blindness. Unfortunately, any vision that is lost from the optic nerve damage cannot be restored.
What are the Symptoms?
Typically, glaucoma sets in without any symptoms. At the early onset of the most common type of glaucoma "open angle" glaucoma, vision remains normal and there is no pain or discomfort. This is why the disease is nicknamed the "sneak thief of sight".
An acute type of glaucoma, called angle-closure glaucoma, can present sudden symptoms such as foggy, blurred vision, halos around lights, eye pain, headache and even nausea. This is a medical emergency and should be assessed immediately as the intraocular pressure can become extremely high and cause permanent damage within hours.
Types of Glaucoma
The primary forms of glaucoma are open-angle and narrow-angle, with open-angle being the most common type.
Primary open-angle glaucoma (POAG)
POAG gradually progresses without pain or noticeable vision loss initially affecting peripheral vision. By the time visual symptoms appear, irreparable damage has usually occurred, however, the sooner treatment starts the more vision loss can be prevented. When untreated, vision loss will eventually result in total loss of side vision (or tunnel vision) and eventually total vision loss.
Normal-tension glaucoma or low-tension glaucoma
This is another form of open-angle glaucoma in which the intraocular pressure remains within the normal level. The cause of this form of glaucoma is not known, but it is believed to have something to do with insufficient blood flow to the optic nerve, causing damage. Individuals of Japanese descent, women and those with a history of vascular disease or low blood pressure are at higher risk.
Angle-closure glaucoma
Acute angle-closure glaucoma is marked by a sudden increase in eye pressure, which can cause severe pain, blurred vision, halos, nausea, and headaches. The pressure is caused by a blockage in the fluid at the front of the eye which is a medical emergency and should be treated immediately. Without prompt treatment to clear the blockage vision can be permanently lost.
Congenital glaucoma
The inherited form of the disease that is present at birth. In these cases, babies are born with a defect that slows the normal drainage of fluid out of the eye; they are usually diagnosed by the time they turn one. There are typically some noticeable symptoms such as excessive tearing, cloudiness or haziness of the eyes, large or protruding eyes or light sensitivity. Surgery is usually performed, with a very high success rate, to restore full vision.
Secondary glaucomas
Glaucoma can develop as a complication of eye surgeries, injuries or other medical conditions such as cataracts, tumors, or a condition called uveitis which causes inflammation. Uncontrolled high blood pressure or diabetes can result in another serious form called neovascular glaucoma.
Pigmentary glaucoma
A rare form of glaucoma, this occurs when pigment from the iris sheds and clogs the drainage of fluid from the eye resulting in inflammation and damage to the eye and drainage system.
Treatment of glaucoma is dependant upon the severity and type of glaucoma present.
Glaucoma Diagnosis and Treatment
Detecting Glaucoma
During a routine comprehensive eye exam to check for glaucoma, your eye doctor will dilate your eye to examine the optic nerve for signs of glaucoma and will also measure the intraocular pressure (IOP) with an instrument called a tonometer.
IOP Measurement
Tonometry involves numbing the eye with drops and then gently pressing on the surface of the eye to measure the pressure. Since your IOP can fluctuate throughout the day and glaucoma can exist without elevated IOP this is not enough to rule out the disease. If there are signs of the disease, further testing will be performed.
Visual Field Test
A visual field test is designed to detect any blind spots in your peripheral or side field of vision. You will be asked to place your head in front of a machine while looking ahead and indicate when you see a signal in your peripheral field of view.
Retina Testing
Your doctor may also measure the thickness of the cornea with an ultrasonic wave instrument in a test called pachymetry or use imaging techniques such as digital retina scanning or optical coherence tomography (OCT) to create an image of your optic nerve to look for glaucoma damage.
Treating Glaucoma
Treatment for glaucoma depends on the type and severity of the disease and can include medication such as eye drops or pills or laser or traditional surgery.
Medication and drops to lower IOP are often the first resort for controlling pressure-related glaucoma. These drops may have some uncomfortable side effects, but compliance with the treatment plan is essential for preserving vision and halting the progression of the disease.
Surgical procedures are designed to control the flow of fluids through the eye by either decreasing the amount of fluid produced or improving the drainage. Your doctor may decide that a combination of surgery and medication will be the most effective in many cases.
It cannot be stressed enough that the most effective treatment for glaucoma happens when the disease is detected and treated early before significant vision loss occurs. Any vision that is lost cannot be restored. This is why the best prevention is awareness by knowing your risks and taking responsibility by having your eyes examined on a regular basis.