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About the Central Illinois Fertility Clinic
The Sher Institute in Peoria is the premier fertility clinic in Central Illinois. We specialize in infertility diagnosis and treatment including In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and artificial insemination (IUI), We are experienced in treatment of polycystic ovarian syndrome, male infertility, and IVF in high FSH patients. We are also highly competent in administering and coordinating third party reproductive services including egg donor IVF and surrogacy.
About Dr. Adelina M. Emmi
Leading our Central Illinois fertility clinic is Dr. Adelina M. Emmi who is a board-certified Reproductive Endocrinologist with more than 20 years of clinical experience in the field of infertility. She has headed numerous medical programs around the country including programs in Georgia, Massachusetts, and Michigan.
She serves her patients with experience, knowledge, and compassion gained from her more than two decades in the field of reproductive medicine.
Read more about Dr. Adelina M. Emmi in her biography.
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Central Illinois Fertility Clinic Contact Information
5401 N. Knoxville Ave. Suite 102
Peoria, IL 61614
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For everyone at SIRM Central Illinois, every single delivery – and story – is precious to us. We are inspired everyday by our patients' stories and we are proud to have been a part of their journey. If you have a story you would like to share, please let us know. Here is one of many miracles that took place at SIRM Central Illinois in 2016!
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Fixed link
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A fixed link, fixed crossing, or bridge–tunnel is a persistent, unbroken road or rail connection across water that uses some combination of bridges, tunnels, and causeways and does not involve intermittent connections such as drawbridges or ferries.[1]
The Confederation Bridge was commonly referred to as "The Fixed Link" by residents of New Brunswick and Prince Edward Island prior to its official naming.
Tunnels and bridge–tunnels[edit]
For water crossings, a tunnel is generally more costly to construct than a bridge. However, navigational considerations at some locations may limit the use of high bridges or drawbridge spans when crossing shipping channels, necessitating the use of a tunnel. Examples of such tunnels include the Downtown Tunnel and Midtown Tunnel under the Elizabeth River between Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia in the United States and the George Massey Tunnel in Greater Vancouver, Canada.
In other instances, when longer distances are involved, a bridge–tunnel may be less costly and easier to ventilate than a single, lengthy tunnel. This situation may occur when more economical drawbridges are not allowed for one reason or another. For example, in the U.S. state of Virginia, such crossings include the Hampton Roads Bridge–Tunnel and the Monitor–Merrimac Memorial Bridge–Tunnel, both of which cross the harbor at Hampton Roads, and the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel, a 37 km (23 mi) long structure (including approach highways) that crosses the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay with a combination of bridges and tunnels across two widely separated shipping channels, using four artificial islands built in the bay as portals. Tunnels had to be used instead of drawbridges because the waterways they cross are critical to military naval operations (Naval Station Norfolk is nearby, and Chesapeake Bay provides access to the Potomac River and thus to Washington, DC) and could not afford to be blocked off by a bridge collapse in the event of disaster or war.
Another example is the Øresund Bridge, connecting Sweden and Denmark. It has a 7.8 km (4.8 mi) bridge, an artificial island in the middle of the Øresund strait, and a 4 km (2.5 mi) tunnel nearest to Denmark. A bridge could not be built there for two reasons: height restrictions imposed by adjacent Copenhagen International Airport (the route's path passes the ends of some of the runways; the minimum practical height for a bridge would've interfered with airplanes using those runways) and the perennial threat of ice (a bridge's columns would have encouraged ice dams which could block the strait).
The Tokyo Bay Aqua-Line is a bridge–tunnel combination across Tokyo Bay in Japan. It connects the city of Kawasaki in Kanagawa Prefecture with the city of Kisarazu in Chiba Prefecture. With an overall length of 14 km (8.7 mi), it includes a 4.4 km (2.7 mi) bridge and 9.6 km (6.0 mi) tunnel underneath the bay—which is the longest underwater tunnel for cars in the world. Drawbridges were impractical here because Tokyo Bay is too active a sea lane.
The longest crossing on the Yangtze River in China is a tunnel-bridge-bridge complex, consisting of the Shanghai Yangtze River Tunnel, Shanghai Yangtze River Bridge (one of the longest cable-stayed bridges in the world), Chongming–Qidong Yangtze River Bridge and connecting viaducts at the river's mouth in Shanghai. This fixed link carries the G40 Shanghai–Xi'an Expressway from the north bank to the south bank via two islands and is about 65 km (40 mi) in total length.
- ^ Ostenfeld, Klaus H.; Hommel, Dietrich; Olsen, Dan; Hauge, Lars (Nov 4, 1999). "Planning of Major Fixed Links". In Chen, Wai-Fah; Lian, Duan. Bridge Engineering Handbook. CRC Press. p. 4-1. ISBN 0-8493-7434-0.

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Kenya Cuts Off 1.3 Million Unregistered SIM Cards
Published on: 6th Jan 2013
Note -- this news article is more than a year old.
Just under 1.3 million SIM cards were cut off in Kenya as the New Year started as the deadline for registering the users details with the mobile networks expired.
According to the Communications Commission of Kenya, the four local mobile networks had by today switched off 1,280,840 unregistered lines, five days after the expiry of the December 31 deadline.
Safaricom leads the pack with 800,000 unregistered SIM cards already off-air. Yu and Orange have suspended 290,000 and 120,010 unregistered lines from service, respectively. Airtel on the other hand has switched off 70,830 unregistered SIM cards.
Releasing the statistics, CCK Director General Mr. Francis W. Wangusi said the disconnection of unregistered SIM card was progressing well despite the initial hitches.
He attributed delays in disconnection of the more than six million unregistered SIM cards to verification of registration data received from mobile line dealers and agents countrywide.
"The verification exercise is quite involving as the mobile operators have to ensure that no registered mobile line is suspended from service," said Mr. Wangusi.
Mr. Wangusi said the overriding aim of the registration exercise is to achieve total compliance. He made an appeal to those who have not registered their lines to do so within the 90day period before their SIM cards are permanently de-activated.
Operator | Registered Subscribers | Suspended Subscribers |
Airtel | 3,877,475 | 70,830 |
Orange | 2,106,250 | 120,010 |
Safaricom | 17,200,000 | 800,000 |
Yu | 2,353,106 | 290,000 |
Total | 25,536,831 | 1,280,840 |
As of 28th Dec 2012 | 24,785,327 | |
New registrations | 751,504 |
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Parkinson's Disease |
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I am 57 years old and I was diagnosed with young onset Parkinson`s 20 years ago. I mix and drink my Sinemet every hour. It works great fo me. I am also taking Mirapex and added Azelect about 2 years ago. Ever scince I start the Azelect I have been talking and screaming out in my sleep. About two weeks ago, I was dreaming and fell out of bed. I had just one little gash on my fore head. Last night, again, I was dreaming and fell out of bed again. This time my husband was out of town and I banged my head in two places and my hip is brused and swollen. Is this due to the Azelect?
People with Parkinson's disease can sometimes have sleep disturbances as well. REM behavioral sleep disturbance is one in particular that is described with vivid dreaming, thrashing, kicking, and yelling while asleep. Sometime this can be worsened by medications, and one way to find out is by stopping the suspected medication to see if it improves. This type of sleep disorder can also be treated with medications. I strongly suggest you discuss this further with your doctor before making any changes to your medications.
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LANSING, Mich. Opponents of a recently imposed ban on feeding and baiting deer in Michigan s Lower Peninsula are set to make their case in a Lansing courtroom.
The state Department of Natural Resources issued the emergency rule after Michigan s first case of chronic wasting disease was detected at a captive deer operation in the Grand Rapids area.
Critics of the ban sued and a hearing is scheduled for Thursday afternoon before an Ingham County judge.
Plaintiffs include a vegetable farmer and a store owner who say the ban is hurting them financially.
The DNR defends the policy as a necessary precaution to prevent the spread of the disease.
The baiting ban also may be discussed at Natural Resources Commission meeting.


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Exclusive Interviewees Include Wes Craven, Stephen King, Peter Jackson, Courtney Cox Arquette, David Arquette, John Carpenter, Clive Barker, and John Landis
Top Thirteen Scariest Movie Moments Included in Random Order- what's your guess?
BURBANK, Calif. -� October 1, 2004 -� Bravo kicks off Halloween this year with a special that will make even the most devoted horror film fans sleep with the light on. Beginning Tuesday, October 26 thru October 30 (9:00-10:00 p.m. ET), Bravo presents "The 100 Scariest Movie Moments" for five consecutive nights.
"The 100 Scariest Movie Moments" counts down the most bone-chilling moments in cinematic history. Featuring interviews, film clips, and production stills, Bravo's series of fright nights looks at scenes from a variety of movie classics. From cunning raptors stalking the children of "Jurassic Park" to bees pouring from the killer's mouth in "Candyman," to the attack of the muderous clown in "Poltergeist," this mini-series explores what went into the making of these scenes and searches beyond the conventions of the genre to uncover the number one scary movie moment of all time (see list below of top thirteen moments in no particular order and make your prediction).
During the course of five nights, fans will see over 100 exclusive interviews with film greats such as Wes Craven ("The Nightmare on Elm Street"), Stephen King ("The Shining"), Peter Jackson ("Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King"), Courtney Cox ("Scream"), John Carpenter ("Halloween"), Clive Barker ("Candyman"), and John Landis ("American Werewolf in London").
"The 100 Scariest Movie Moments" is produced by Kaufman Films in association with Bravo.
Bravo is an arts and culture network featuring a variety of programs presented in an original and engaging way. Currently seen in more than 76 million homes, Bravo is the television destination for viewers who want creativity, experimentation and innovation. Offering programming with a unique point of view, the network features original series and specials, feature films (both independent and mainstream) as well as performance specials and compelling documentary series. Its critically-acclaimed and award-winning original programming includes "Inside the Actors Studio," "Celebrity Poker Showdown," and Cirque du Soleil specials and series, as well as the 2004 Emmy winner for Outstanding Reality Program, "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy." The network's latest hits include "Blow Out," "Showbiz Moms & Dads," and the improvisational sitcom "Significant Others."
Kaufman Films is a leading New York production company who won Best Television Documentary of 2003 for "The Palladium: Where Mambo was King", a musical odyssey of afro-Cuban jazz that premiered on Bravo. Other TV productions include "Pia's World", a primetime series for PBS, and "Bobby Short, King of Cabaret." Kaufman Films also produced the feature film "Romeo & Julia," winner of Best Feature at the Houston Film Festival.
Bravo's "The 100 Scariest Movie Moments" Top 13 moments (in no particular order)
Texas Chainsaw Massacre Scene: The first appearance of Leatherface when he clubs the boy in the head, pulls him in, and slams the meat door shut.
Night of the Living Dead Scene: The first zombie sighting at the cemetery in broad daylight.
Psycho Scene: The murder of Detective Abergast when Norman appears from the shadows to stab him and he hurtles down the stairs.
The Exorcist Scene: The head-spin.
Scream Scene: The opening murder of Drew Barrymore- "Which door am I at..."
Silence of the Lambs Scene: Hannibal's escape from jail by eating the face off one of the guards.
Jaws Scene: The first shark attack on the skinny-dipping girl.
Audition Scene: As things begin to go wrong and we realize the beautiful girl is not who we thought she was and she sits by the phone with an evil grin as a giant burlap bag comes to life and we realize it contains a living body.
Misery Scene: The "hobbling" of James Caan.
Carrie Scene: The penultimate Carrie hand bursting from the grave to grab Amy Irving.
The Shining Scene: "All Work and No Play Makes Jack a Dull Boy..." Shelly Duvall's realization that her husband is insane.
Wait Until Dark Scene: Alan Arkin leaping from the shadows to get Audrey Hepburn.
Alien Scene: Chest-burster scene at dinner.


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James Van Der Beek Twitterview
By Melissa Hunter
Now that he's playing a lady-killing doc on "Mercy," it's hard to think that James Van Der Beek ever was an angsty teen heartthrob. (OK, maybe not, he'll always be Dawson in our hearts.) We got a chance to tweet with James on Twitter, and he told us about his experience playing a doctor, what's in store for the "Mercy" season finale (airing tonight at 9/8c on NBC), and his upcoming role as a father (in real life, that is). Check out the interview and then follow @WonderwallMSN and @vanderjames on Twitter!
@WonderwallMSN: Hey @vanderjames, you ready to start this Twitterview with us?
@vanderjames: Ready to commence answering
(Wonderwall publisher BermanBraun also produces the NBC show "Mercy.")


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Hey all,
I'm running a night at the Macbeth in London on Wednesday night, and am looking for zines and distro's for our zine table! If you'd like to come along (it'll be a nice zine-friendly social event with Djs, cakes and a mixtape exchange) then you don't need to ask, just turn up with your goods and add them to our table! We'll also be launching the third issue of Shebang Zine, so please come and say hi, even if you don't currently have any zines to offer.
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The facebook page for it is here, and that has more info: http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=189270527779053 - or you can contact me here or email ellisjonesATgmail.com
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Like Sue Monk Kidd, I think that I am a good, caring nurse who does my best for my patients. I still wonder if becoming a nurse was showing a lack of bravery. I chose this because I needed a job and knew I could do it. There was never a doubt about my ability to understand the concepts necessary to become a nurse and to pass the licensure exam. It wasn't exactly easy, but it was do-able. I have enough empathy and compassion for others to take care of them. As taking care of patients really is not about me, neither is continuing to sing and to follow the calling of the more creative path that calls to me. I'm a small part of a large planet, and I hope to continue to have enough personal fortitude to continue to sing my part.
Sunday, April 13, 2014
Spiritual Restlessness and Singing
As I listen to an interview with Sue Monk Kidd, I understand the restlessness she described going through. She felt out of place being a nurse. Although I am much happier and have been told that I am doing a great job working in hospice, something about that statement from her still resonates with me. I feel that I can do this job and still be true to who I am (I could not go back to the hospital and feel the same way), but it seems that there is more to life than work. And more to life than religion. Singing always made me happy, from the days of standing on a stool and singing into a hairbrush or singing into the handle of the vacuum cleaner to singing in a recital hall, Bass Hall, Carnegie Hall, and Vienna. Although I don't have the same vocal ability as I had before my wreck, the music calls. The creativity calls. It occurs to me that, for me, to sing again requires courage. To open my mouth and let the voice find its place and to allow it to resonate where it will is painful when I am used to judging every sound that comes out. Is the pitch correct? Is the support in place? Is the sound resonant and beautiful? The answer to all of those is sometimes. Can I be kind enough to myself to remain nonjudgemental and to love who I am when the sound isn't so pretty? Why is there shame in making errors? It isn't a sin to miss a note. Singers rehearse to learn, polish, correct, and to own the work that is being sung. Wrong notes happen in that process, and no one gets hurt (not really, lol). Being less than confident in my ability (to learn, to read the music, and to sing) is a disservice to me and to those with whom I sing. To continue requires the heart of a lion.
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