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I've been in Sarasota 40yrs. So lucky to find Coast dental.DR DiCarlo is a real talent. 33rs experieence and it shows.
Staff handled everything well. The Dr. did a good job with the fillings.
Have referred a number of friends to Coast Dental. Always professional and efficient.
Victor was very professional
and accommodating answer all my questions. The appointment was handle in a timely matter and I left with a big smile!
Brought my son there as a new patient. The entire office staff was wonderful. So helpful.
It is sometime difficult to schedule a appointment by phone. I did refer my Dad to this office.
Great care taken
First visit was interesting ill see how the follow up goes
The staff here are great and did a wonderful job on my cleaning and exam.
Very happy I found you all! Great greeting, professional service from everyone. I like Dr. Parks, his Assistant and I will share with my coworkers at Sarasota County.
Very friendly very nice
I love the hygienist - she is professional, thorough and friendly. I think her name is Nancy and was formerly a dentist in Cuba.
Nancy is a great Dental Hygienist
Dentist and staff worked hard to replace a failed bridge. Replacement a nice job. Only hiccup is that there is no oral surgery available.
it was good
Always PROFESSIONAL and Consistent in care and RESULTS
Nancy is amazing!!!
Love Dr Wong
Best filling I've ever had, no pain or discomfort. I have a very small mouth and the treatment I was given was exceptional!
lady who does cleaning is very thorough and nice
very professional and knowledgeable
The hygienist was awesome- explained stuff to me that I'd never been told before
Good overall. I love the hygienist for her knowledge and care. She is wonderful.
Everyone in the office are nice and friendly
Nancy the hygienist is fantastic!
Staff was friendly and personable. Very professional.
Excellent dentist as well as hygienist
Always a pleasure
Best staff ever. So sweet and helpful. Changed my view of dentists forever! Thank you everyone there
good dentist friendly staff
The staff was really friendly full of energy and did a great job thank you.
Everyone at Coast Dental were Sooooo very Professional and Extremely Polite
I called first thing in the morning after losing a filling. They managed to squeeze me in, and by doing the work same day, to ensure I didn't lose more of the tooth and thereby require a painful root canal. They were kind and helpful. THANK YOU!
good job!
The best people, fast ,thorough and instantaneous relief. I could never thank them enough
Dr Moreno and Angie
Are the best
Very caring
I was not the best patient but they were the best at what they did....I thank them all...wonderful staff!
Always consistent quality care.
All staff was terrific. Hi Angie!
Great as always! Could be cheaper...
I like Nancy the hygienist.
I actually like going to the dentist now. These people are so nice and easy to ask questions to. I've had tons of dental work done over the past several years...I will never go anywhere else!!
I am use to having the dentist give a quick look at my teeth after a ckeaning
coming back in January
Offering me something to eat after my appointment since I had been there so long was amazing
I would come back looking forward to my dentures
What a happy and professional staff...I had fun on each of my visits. Strange but true...
The office was quite responsive to my request for a repair of a chipped crown. The dentist also went above and beyond expectations,
People are nice
My hygienist Nancy gave me a very thorough cleaning with no discomfort at all. She informed me as she proceeded to do the cleaning. I would highly recommend her.
Very understanding
Good job
One of the best hygienists ever!
I had an emergency situation and they got me right in
The staff made me feel very welcomed. They were engaging and were very opened to engaging with their patients while being professional. This was very impressive to me, as it helped to ease my nerves about the unexpected of the appointment. It was also pleasant to see staff members talking and positively engaging among themselves, creating a positive vibe. I am definitely looking forward to my next appointment. :)
I've had a stroke & in a wheelchair. The staff was so supportive & helpful. Angela was just amazing in caring for me. Thank you.
Normally great service, this time it took over an hour siting in the chair before I got attended to. In fairness they fir me in on 24 hour notice
Dr. Kan is the most sincere, kind Dentist that I've ever had. She keep me informed on everything she was doing and totally painless.
Good experience
Thanks to Angie and the visiting endodental doctor, I felt much better about a pain below a crown. Thanks for your caring and professional attitudes.
I had an emergency on a Friday afternoon and never expected to get in for an appointment, but the amazing staff and Dr. Moreno worked me in. Not only was I worked in, they even stayed past office closing time to take care of my tooth. I have never had such a level of high quality dental care and was treated with caring dedication. I will be making Coast Dental of Sarasota , Dr. Moreno and staff my permanent dental office. Thanks
Very friendly and informative. They put my daughter and I at ease. Wonderful staff.
I had a crown that cam off about 10 p.m. 10 hours later (first thing in the morning) and got me in and fixed up. They also gave me a great savings plan on the deal. great job and great service
I had had a awful tooth ache for days,the lovely lady dentist was great.
Dr Kan explained the complete procedure and options prior to starting and stayed late to finish. One of the most sincere and honest Dentist I've ever met.
Options clearly explained
Very sad to know that Dr Igor is leaving Coast Dental, however I wish him well in his future endeavors. My cleaning was done by Nancy and she was very nice and did a good job. From the moment that I walked into their office and left I experienced a wonderful visit. I would highly recommend this office to anyone looking for a new dental office.
To all the professionals of coast dental.just what to say thank you for a great experience, and the prompt service i received from the professional friendly staff. and rate the office was immaculate. thank you so much Mr simone. Sarasota Crossings
5425 Fruitville Rd
Suite 16
Sarasota, FL 34232
(941) 343-9777
Everyone is very nice and accmodating to changes.
I'm going to miss Dr Igor! He's amazing!!!!!!! Angela my tech is the most bestest personable person in the entire world! I can't begin to thank her enough for everything she did for me! I over the service I received, everything was as said. They made sure I had everything I needed by the time I needed them! Thank you so so much again! What a blessing! ??
we usually have a very pleasant experience at the office
always a friendly staff, main reason I keep coming back. never have any issues or problems that cant be fixed by end of the visit.
Very good visit and not much waiting
I am very pleased with all aspects of my visit. ALL the people I interacted with were exceptionally professional, friendly, and concerned with my comfort and outcome. Thank you!
Great job
I also had a root canal that was quick and painless. The crown looks great and fits like a glove.
Dr. Igor is amazing. He is quick and friendly. The nurse staff is great as well.
Everyone there was very friendly and very professional I recommend highly
People are friendlier than before. The ladies seem to care more about us.
This office has improved in the last year. I did not want to come back, but now they make you feel like a person and not cattle and a number. I will not change my dentist.
Another dentist estimated $3500-$5000 for root canals and crowns. Coast recommended extraction instead, at a much lower cost.
will keep going back every 6 months
Front desk very helpful in squeezing me in for repair. Have been To Dr. Igor now a number of times - very comfortable with him and his capabilities.
Great staff and was able to get my braces done same day.
My visit was much better than expected.
The whole staff is first class!
Nancy was wonderful.
This office and personnel were kind and considerate. They made you feel at home and well cared for.
Dr Igor and staff are amazing! Thank you for taking care of me! I give you a 10!
Great staff
The customer service was great and very patient.
My hygienist,Nancy, was thorough and did a great job.
Great experience with both support staff and my hygienist.
Everything went fine. Thanks Nancy!
Best cleaning !
Care and treatment remarkable. My hygienist was commendable indeed.
I was running late to the appointment and they took me and fit my daughter in. I appreciated they did that.
These guys need 10 stars to truly explain the excellence of their work
& what is most important to me is how much attention they pay cleanliness of the equipment & facility
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Very good hygienist. Explained all she was doing.
I took my 7 and 11 year olds in for dental care. They loved it and were very comfortable with the care.
Some of the nicest professional people you would want to meet.
Office staff is great! Tech is great! And Dr is great!
Very friendly and supportive . Nice Team Work??
I did have a small issue with timing which the office staff was so generous is helping me resolve it.
The services are affordable.
Love my denist and my Ms Angie treat me so good , treat me like family...
Excellent service - thank you!
Igor rocks awesome dentist
friendly and courteous staff
Great dental staff
Nancy, my hygenist was wonderful!!
The staff here is so good at what they do!
No need to have "Dentist Fear" here; they are all so great, caring, thorough and gentle. Make an appointment now!!
Everyone was really awesome! I mean everyone!!
Very pleased with my grandson's care. Schuduled his follow up
Was very gentle to me I'm very scared of a dentist been that way all my life so the Temple of Time to treat me very gentle so I was impressed so thank you and yes I would definitely recommend Coast Dental to anyone even a child thank you have a great daysince I was little girls
Nice friendly staff
Dentist was awesome
Went in for final crown. Everything went as it should. No complaints.
Everyone was excellent and helpful at their position and Dr, Igor was great!!!
You all are so wonderful to my mom. Thanks so much.
Dissatisfied with my previous dentist not taking care of my problem during an apt earlier in the day, I called Coastal. Cassie had me checked in right away and I saw Dr Igor and he took care of my problem. Both me and my wife are switching to Dr Igor!!!
Was a great cleaning
Many thanks for getting my 84 year old mom to see Dr Igor.
From the front office, Dental assistant to the Dentist I was pleased. My Mom has Alzheimer's and many issues. He spent an very long time going over all her issues as well medicine to ensure he could treat her safely.
Thanks so very much.
Thank you....
I will definitely return for more dental work. Love Dr Igor
Dissappoinment & dissatisfied
thoroughly satisfied!
Without a doubt the best dentist and staff I've ever experienced in my life. So thankful to have found a group so wonderful and to call my new dental home.
Easy to get in but then tried to send me home and wanted me to make another appointment but eventually did the work same day
everything about the visit was top-notch
Been there a few times since relocating to Florida and I must say this company is the best. I have always been beyond satisfied. Customer service, professionalism, and overall upfrontness is a breath of fresh air - especially in terms of billing. I actually lost my insurance and they worked with me and helped me every way they could.
Every time I'm in the office I have an absolutely wonderful experience. I'm so thankful to have found my new dental home with Coast!
Everything went as it should. Couldn't ask for better service.
Tough to schedule because they are popular.
Everything great
They have been amazing here very kind and knowledgeable and helpful to my treatment and cost friendly for a single mom
Good visit.
Although Dr, Igor is young he must have been the top of his class. I have been very happy to have him as my Dentist. As long as I live in this area he will continue to be my Doctor.
The Doctor was very professional and the front bridge is still stable.
Dr. Krickl and staff work well together to provide fabulous and fast service. At the first sign of sensitivity they stopped and administered anesthetics. My new crown fits perfectly. That is extremely important to me since I have suffered with TMJ in the past.
Great staff and dentist to be sure new crown fits right. Thank you!
Our app't was for 9:00 am. We did not see the dentist until 10:30 am. Then had to wait for the hygienist to come. We left at 11:30 am For a 92 yr. old - the waiting was too long. .
Otherwise, everyone was very nice and we were treated well.
Appreciated being able to be seen for a sudden problem with a tooth. Although I'm not happy about needing a crown, I am relieved to have the problem diagnosed and a plan to get the problem fixed. Thank you!
Very friendly staff...so personable...thorough...excellent...
this was a short, well-managed visit.....this I like
I have been going to Coast Dental for a few years now and very happy. Laura the hygienist is awesome!
Great staff and office
Lori LaBranch did an excellent job. She is always attentive and makes an extra effort to make you comfortable during the cleaning.
I was and am always pleased with the courteous service I receive at this dental practice. The dentist is kind and explains every detail of what he is doing. The office manager was especially helpful with my payment plan.
My hygienist was good about suggesting more frequent flossing. I'm not easily trained for that. However, I get the point.
There is only one thing wrong with this practice: It is very difficult to obtain an appointment.
On the positive side: it is well-run, they try hard to accommodate you in emergencies. My dentist. kricrk is excellent and Lorr is a superior dental assistant. The entire staff is kind, considerate and professional.
I always have a good experience at Coast Dental.
I know I needed to be criticized for the lack of good care between visits but they did it in a very comforting way
Had a dental problem and took me in the next day
Great job!
Dr Krickl is very professional and gives the extra time and attention when called for. I have a small mouth that is hard to work on, but he takes the time to ensure the least amount of trauma, even when I had a very difficult extraction he did on an emergency basis. I have had a lot of bad dentistry done in the past; he is aware of my hesitance and is very patient with me - not at all pushy. Staff makes an effort to take care of everyone on a timely basis and when they are overly busy, apologize for any inconvenience. Overall, a good dental team.
I was very surprised how fast the surgeon pulled my wisdom teeth out. He did an awesome job. I would must definitely recommend this oral surgeon. Thank You
Lori is the best! As long as we are both able, I want only her to clean my teeth!
great service
Lori was great as usual.
Love your new dentist. Very pleasant.
Lori the hygienist is very thorough and very nice!
Everything went well
I have been going to Coast Dental for a few years. I like going there - people are friendly, nice office. They also offer dental insurance which is great.
Every visit continues to be a terrific experience. All questions answered and recommendations explained clearly with alternatives made available. Procedures done with sensitivity and concern.
Very good care
It was a tough job , but you stuck with it ! Thank you both. No pain today , great .
I have been a customer of Coastal Dental for years and have always been happy with the dental work and support services. Last appointment I accidentally came on the wrong day and they were still able to fit me in. The extra effort was appreciated. thank you
The service provided was excellent and good customer related.
Lori was very nice and did a good job.
Everything went fine. Had Lori as my provider. On a score between 1 and 10 she gets a 10.
Excellent Service, Excellent hygentist
An excellent experience especially having Laurie clean my teeth.
Completely awesome
Everyone was very nice fast service!
Satisfied to everything that was done
I have a huge fear of the dentist, unlike most dental offices I've been to the staff all made me feel very comfortable and answered all my questions! Very happy with them and I will be returning!
Not a bad place, BUT had x-rays (friendly/fun lady), waited 25 minutes for dentist, had exam with Dr. Burne (nice guy & explained things very well), waited another 20 minutes for hygienist to come, saw hygienist, waited 10 minutes for plan explanation. Time spent should have been shorter!!
The work was done by Chandra and I was completely satisfied
I went in on an emergency broken back tooth. They handled it fantastically, and believe me I HATE toothaches. They all (Staff) made me feel comfortable and the Dr spoke with me each step of the way. Great job, I'll be back in soon to follow up on some other issues, and at least I know I'll be in good hands.
Everyone was very nice and even though I've always disliked getting my teeth cleaned, she did one of the most enjoyable with less discomfort jobs, and that's a plus for me..
Was nervous because i am 16 weeks pregnant but they were very nice to me!
Dr. Krickl and his staff are absolutely EXCELLENT!! I am a person who has always been scared of going to the dentist and Dr. Krickl and his staff have completely calmed my nerves. I have had several dentists over the years and I'm not going anywhere after being a patient here. Dr. Krickl is very professional but still makes you feel at home while in his office. He took the time to shake my hand and introduce himself before starting any work on my teeth, which is not always the case with any dentist or doctor for that matter. I really felt like he was engaged and didn't look at me like I was just another patient. I can't say enough good things about his office staff either. Nicole, the office manager is absolutely amazing. She took the time to have a meeting with me to go over the procedures that I was going to have done (she even drew diagrams so I could get a better understanding) and also helped me work out a payment plan as I was very stressed about the financial aspect of all of my dental work that I needed to have done. Jessica, one of Dr. Krickl's dental assistants, has been such a pleasure every time that I've come into the office. She really took the time to calm my nerves about each procedure and has been with me the entire way! Everyone at this office has been professional but made me feel comfortable and at home, which I cannot say has been the case at other dentist's offices that I have visited. The establishment is also very clean and organized. Not many people look forward to going to the dentist's office but I can honestly say that I look forward to seeing Dr. Krickl and his staff each time I have a visit. I would and have recommended him to my friends and family! MY FAVORITE DENTIST & STAFF!!
Went swimmingly. No problems.
My dentist makes me smile a lot.
My experience was great! I never once felt pressured to buy any additional products or services. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Very good
Great job. No discomfort at all. Jennifer particularly nice.
Made me feel very comfortable. Thankyou Lori
After not having been to a dentist in a very long time I was completely and thoroughly impressed by Coast Dental on Fruitville. The staff was so kind and caring and took the time to ensure I was aware of every procedure and comfortable. I'm so happy to have found the new place to call my home dentist. From being a person who was scarred to ever step foot in the presence of the dentistry field I can now say I'm thoroughly looking forward to my next visit.
Pleasant staff made my routine visit mostly comfortable. No complaints!
Glad I was not pressured into buying a new crown but was able to have the one reglued that had cone out with flossing. Overall a good experience. I have a small mouth and like to have the smallest film device used to take xrays. Not sure if that happened. Cost of work was given before proceeding, which I appreciated.
Good service.
I had an awesome experience as I always do. Everyone is so friendly, and I especially adore my dentist. She's very personal and makes coming to the dentist less dreadful.
Very satisfied. Dr. Krickl & Jessica did a great job.
On time, quick and painless.
Great, quality care. Very professional.
The Hygienist was great. I am very Satisfied.
Great service and nice people.
The entire staff was wonderful. Great experience and made me feel very comfortable
Highly recommend them!
I'm very pleased with all the people there.
Great hygienist, very thourogh and friendly, so was the Doctor!
I'm the kind of person that dreads dental appointments, but Dr. David Kricki is exemplary.
Awesome! The staff is very pleasant!
I was completely satisfied with coast dental on 5/11/15
Got four crowns. Temporary crown was great and the permanent crowns look and feel greater.
I broke a tooth and they fit me in their schedule the next day. From the moment I walked in the door I was treated with a friendly attitude and efficiency. The dentist and I talked about my options, they figured out my cost with my insurance company and then I had a temporary bridge put in. 3 weeks later I had a permanent bridge put in.
I would recommend Coast Dental on Fruitville Rd in Sarasota to anyone, they did a wonderful job!
satisfactory visit
Coast Dental was a great experience. My dentist is great. She's the reason I keep coming back,
A very nice cleaning. Followed by replacing four cracked teeth with crowns.
Very nice offer to finance at zero apr.
We are very satisfied with Coast Dental. Though not really expecting to have our granddaughter get braces the same day, we appreciate the discount afforded us by doing so. We are happy with the staff, and Dr. Patel was very informative and explained everything so that we understood. Thank You
very good service and care
The team at Coastal continues to perform at a high level of professionalism and treatment
Second time at Coastal but I have been a dental patient of Dr. Krikl for a number of years. The staff was very friendly as usual and they all seem to have a nice sense of humor, which eases any apprehension about seeing the dentist.
On an emergency basis without appointment I stopped in for a quick checkup to see what could be done. Xray shoed the problem and Dr. Krickl was able to fit me in for an extraction that afternoon, which I really appreciated. First Class.job.
A filler (that was bonded to my front tooth to fill in a large gap) had come loose. They worked me in right away and replaced it. Dr Krikle did an excellent job making it look like part of my tooth.
Lori was great. Lori and David explained the procedures to my satisfaction.
My visit was as enjoyable as a dentist visit can be. Everyone was friendly and my receptive to my time constraints as I had a scheduled obligation after my visit.
Good follow up and quality care.
Very satisfied
Quality and efficient treatment. They help to take the concern about visiting the Dentist.
I had my cleaning scheduled at 10:00 on 12/16/14. I was in and out by 10:30. Great experience.
The team is always cordial and professional. Never a difficult dental visit.
The employees at this location treat you like family. I would not go anywhere else.
Thanks for taking care of my emergency and re attaching my crown upon my walking in.
All went as it supposed to. Lori is a great provider.
All went well with the crown replacement. I appreciated the care evident in all personnel.
I appreciate the fantastic professional services when I cracked a tooth.
great people, great service
Appointment made for next day early morning.
20-25 minute wait at the office.
Lower plate adjusted quickly for better fit.
Co-pay of $ 23 seemed a bit excessive but acceptable.
I'm very happy to find This office at Coast Dental. The staff and service is above standards.
i WAS VERY PLEWASED WITH THE WHOLE PROCEDURE AND PLEASANTLY SURPRISED TO BE ABLE TO GET THE CROWN PREPARATION AT THE SAME VISIT. EXCELLENT OWRK AND PLEASANT PEOPLE. kEEP UP THE GOOD WORK. i THINK DENTAL FEES ARE HIGH THESE DAYS.
Lori, the hygienist, was great. She is the reason I keep coming back.
This is the only dental office I've ever been to where I don't dread coming to. There is rarely a long wait so I feel they schedule appropriately, they always remember my name and Lori is the best dental hygienist! She makes you feel very comfortable and at ease!
Thanks guys for your great service!
I was completely satisfied with explanations given to me regarding my up coming treatment plan.
I appreciate the willingness to work with the current situation as it presents itself.Your flexibility was outstanding
Newly remodeled - love the new look. Service is great and am very happy with all of the staff and support staff
After visiting other dentist and finally finding Coastal Dental I could be more pleased.
great as always
The hyggienist did a great job and was more than pleasant. I will be back in 6 months again
Excellent service
Teeth Cleaning
Regarding recent visit for teeth cleaning
Always happy to smile when I leave there, one because my teeth are clean and healthy. And two because Lori is always a pleasure to deal with. Thanks for taking the fear away of going to the dentist!
Great staff. Always friendly and professional.
It was perfect didn't have to grind anything. hurray
Happy with my care.
friendly and bright
okee dokee
I've always had great experience here at Coast Dental Sarasota. They get the job done and give you good prices.
Lori is a great hygienist.
I am more than pleased every single time I deal with this facility. I drive over an hour just to go here. Everyone is always so sweet and easy to communicate with.
Friendly, clean, prompt
Excellent cleaning and advice for improving oral care. Many thanks!
routine cleaning very pleased with your office and staff
Helpful and friendly staff. Willing to go the extra mile. Great place if you have to have dental work done.
I was very happy with my experience and was thrilled to find Dr. Krickl there now. He had treated me at another dentist office in the past and I had been so sorry to find him no longer there. Lori did a great job at cleaning my teeth as well. Thankfully I have found dentist I can stay with.
My new crown to replace a cracked (10 yr. old one) has been very comfortable. It is just the perfect fit in my mouth since the day it was "installed".
Always do a great job!
Well done
Wanted to check if my sinusitis had anything to do with any dental or jaw problems. I was fitted in the next day and had a very goo report.
I am pleased with my new temporary crown. This is far better than I have had compared to similar work in another dental office ten years ago.
Employees are pleasant to deal with and are extremely helpful.
very impressive office as well as staff
Very satisfied with visit
Great visit! Helpful employees.
The complete visit was professional and friendly
dentist unable to complete due to complexity of tooth/root. scheduled appt. with endodontist.
Cleaning appt
very satisfied with staff, dentist and hygienist. Very considerate and friendly and I had crown work done with no pain or problems. Would highly recommend.
completely satisfied.
good dental cleaning
We got in foe the appt, were seen quickly and done in a half hour.
Lori LaBranche is the Hygienist I have been seeing over the last year at Coast Dental Sarasota Crossings and she is excellent. Always friendly and making sure you are comfortable throughout the procedure. I also appreciate the fact that she is willing to offer helpful suggestions of how to improve things for the next visit.
Lori did a wonderful job, she is always pleasant.
My son had his teeth cleaned here recently and has been a patient for about a year. The hygienist seemed friendly and knowledgeable. The dentist (Dr. Krickle) is courtesy and intelligent. My son's mouth is a bit sore because the sonic tooth brush injured his cheek during the cleaning/exam (that is why I gave this visit only 4.5 stars instead of 5). Overall this is a great office. I plan to take the whole family here for dental care.
I thought the Hygenist was great.
Friendly and courteous service!
The hygienist who cleans and polishes is the best I've encountered over the years. She gives helpful guidance for personal care in a gentle way. Thanks!
Very friendly staff. I never have had a wait . Everything is thoroughly explained re procedure and cost. My hygenists are very thorough and sensitive to my needs. The Dentist recently changed but have been completely satisfied with new dentist.
completely satified
I was able to get an unscheduled appointment in about 24 hours. I had pain in one tooth that was causing a fair amount of discomfort.
My wait time to see the dentist was a little longer than I would have liked but the office and staff were friendly and polite. I have scheduled additional appointment to have the scheduled work done as soon as insurance info is provided.
Thank you
Hygienist Lori was friendly, informative, and extremely capable. The office staff was welcoming and efficient.
I felt very comfortable being there. The staff, including the dentist put me at ease!
the staff provided great service and as always a pleasant atmosphere
Lori is great. As long as she is at Coast, I'll be a Coast customer.
Loved the service
All the staff is so knowledgeable and friendly.
No visit to the dentist is considered a pleasure, but this comes close!
no complaints
None needed
This was my initial visit -- I had no bad feelings at all about a new dental office and staff,
everything ok.
Great experience! Friendly, clean and right to the point!
My husband and I are both happy with the service we received. Lori is very professional and helpful. She takes an interest in helping us improve our home care too.
Dr. Kricki did great.
tooth filled, root canal process complete
well done, no pain
Wouldn't go anywhere else
good job.
I liked the new hygienist.
All was excellent
The hygienist was pleasant, efficient, and informative.
I am pleased with the overall professional service completed by Lorie LaBranche.
excellent work, no more tooth pain/sensitivity
Easy, comfortable, friendly office. Thank you all for your professionalism and your friendly, smiling faces!!!
I was pleased with hygenist and the doctor-very thorough and professional.
The staff was professional and very friendly. The hygienist did an excellent job cleaning my teeth. My experience with Dr Krickl made me feel confident enough to return and continue using him as my dentist.
Was very happy how everyone made me feel at home from the moment I walked in , being that I had not been to a dentist in a while I was nervous but everyone was so nice I settled down real quick .
All went well.
This appointment was much better than my past ones. The new hygienist, Lori, was pleasant and very informative on how I could improve my home care. Dr. Krikle was friendly and professional. My (and my husband's) overall impression of the office was that it was more relaxed and caring rather than focused on selling and pressuring me into making frequent appointments. It also seems to be running more smoothly. No rescheduling and less waiting time.
I was planning to find another dental service provider closer to my home since I recently moved. But not now. I will drive the extra distance and am more likely to keep up a routine dental maintenance plan.
I arrived 10 min before my scheduled appointment time. Waited in the waiting room a bit longer than usual wait. The hygienist was pleasant and took my x-rays without delay. However, after I was brought into the exam room, I sat in that chair for almost an hour. All along I could hear the tooth extraction procedure across the hall with the dentist telling the patient about the bleeding and pain he would encounter. I like the hygienist but DO NOT like the dentist!
The dentist was very personable and professional and the staff were friendly too!My teeth looked great after he fixed it and I was in and out in no time!The dentist did a wonderful job and it's just a great place overall!I would definitely recommend it!
Always a pleasure to visit Coast Dental - even when having serious dental work. Staff are most professional, friendly and capable.
good overall experience
Friendly and knowledgeable staff!
too much waiting, anesthetic almost wore off before procedure was finished.
Completely satisfied with your services.
great place to visit .always a happy results
wait time was too long
Everyone was amazingly nice! They actually made going to the dentist. Enjoyable.
I'm Glad They Fixed My Teeth, They Were Really friendly
did excellent cleaning
More complete X-rays than I think I have ever had before, and soft-tissue cancer screening was new to me, which seems like a good idea. Very friendly, knowledgeable staff.
I would like Lori LaBranche to handle my Periodontal Maintenance from this point forward.
I am very happy with the professionalism of your office.Your patience and care was a big relief and especially the relief of the pain. I even told my Dad that you did a really good job.
Thanks for your time and caring.
I know my next visit in May will be as great as this visit was.
Asking the patient what is wanted/needed is preferable to selling things for me. I do like to receive sincere education but not too much of the sales pitch.
I like Dr. Krickl and pleased with his work.
I felt very comfortable at my first time appointment
Thanks for fast service..
Really appreciate the way you coaxed me away from my dental fears//
very friendly and patient with this patient// unbelievable phone call by Dr K. at night Can not be more pleased Thank You
after reading poor remarks on web site i was plesantly surprised with my visit to your office and the great care that i received.bill april 11 2013
Good experience overall.
Waited 15 minutes, which was acceptable. The dental hygienst, Peter, was efficient and friendly. He gave me advice on what to expect at my next cleaning in six months. Painless!!
Sarasota Crossings Very Professional
Everyone was so helpful!
Painless procedure. Kind, considerate, efficient staff.
Even though a few of the staff were new to me. They treated me as if they knew me well.
Scheduling had to be changed at the last minute but Greg got me in and out with no problem.
The experience was satisfying and I would return.
Everything perfect.
I scheduled my kids appt for one day, and the office called a day before there appt to cancel and I rescheduled it for a different day, only for the office to call a second time to cancel. After the third reschedule my phone rang early in the morning the day of the appt... And I didn't answer it. I took the kids and all went well... That would be my only complaint.
It was a long difficult -- but painfree -- day and the staff at Coast Dental were tireless and helpful.
This minor emergency was handled the next day after it was reported. Luckily I had saved the top in a small plastic cup; so it was skillfully re-attached by Dr. Knickl in less than 1 hour.
Everything was fine
Everything went as it should have.
Great visit, Sarah gave me lots of information
DR. Knicki and staff were a pleasure to work with and I was very satisfied with the results
Great Experience (is that possible - I mean its a Dentist) . Friendly!! receptionist, Xray tech, dental Hygienist and Dr. Krickl. Expect to be there - very busy. I really like their printing anticipated costs of next visit - great for planning. Accepts my Freedom Health Medicare advantage plan, so my initial visit, xrays, peridontal "rating" then review of both by Dr. Krickl who also visually checked for signs of mouth cancer was $0.00
Hope this helps future patients!!
I called as an emergency when my crown broke. I got right in and the staff was wonderful.
I have been there for routine dental work in the past and was completely satisfied. After I chipped my tooth badly I was desperate for help. Coast Dental was able to restore 2 of my teeth. They are as good as new. Thanks!
Dental appointment
The wait for 2 kids cleaing was 1hr and 45 min. Too long
This routine cleaning was one of the better visits that I have had during the past 4 or 5 years. And now I have cleanings scheduled nearly every 3 months.
I had a pleasant experience and enjoyed professioanl friendly service as usual.
Dr. Krickel is a very nice dentist, who is kind and friendly! And all the other staff is welcoming and friendly. Very pleasant experience :)
i had an appt at 11:00 and arrived 10 minutes early. i was noit taken back until 11:40 which i find totally unacceptable, esp. because the day before i was called and asked to call back and confirm my appt which i did. if my hygenist knew she was running late, she should have told the front desk and i could have given my cell no. and walked around the shopping ctr instead of sitting in the waiting room!
My daughter had 2 visits scheduled next to each other. The dental visit went well and the dentist and staff were all very friendly and helpful. The second visit was for an Ortho evaluation and that went well also - everyone was friendly and professional, although I do still have outstanding questions about my insurance benefits that have not yet been answered. Overall, we were pleased with the services and experience.
I finally found a dentist that treats me like professionals should! I felt welcome and comfortable the entire time I was there. I was there for three hours for dental surgery and Dr. Kricki was amazingly professional and thorough! He and the entire staff took care of my needs as a team from beginning to end and I will never use another dentist! Thank you Coastal Dental Sarasota Crossings! :)
My appointment was not in your system, so i had to wait 45 minutes for the dental hygenist to "fit me in". This is not the first time that I have had problems when I arrived on time for my appointment.
Greg ROCKS! He is AMAZING with the scheduling and finding out answers if I have questions that I forgot to ask the dentist. Greg works at the Fruitville Rd. office in Sarasota, Florida. Every since he started working there, my experiences have been so favorable that I tell my friends. 2 of my friends will be having their orthodontic services from this office. All thanks to Greg! The old staff never even kept me up to date on cleanings.
Very satisfied !
Everything went well. Friendly, prompt and clean office.
When I went there I messed up on the appointment time and they still let me in. It was only like a 20 minute wait. The doctor and nurses were really nice and thoughtful to my condition and ensured me that the measures they took were indeed the correct way to handle things. I feel so refreshed now that my teeth dont hurt. They help through each patient thoroughly and try the best to help with insurance, fees, comfort, and a healthy smile.
The dental hygienist didn't hurt my mouth at all, except maybe once a little bit. (Thanks - Jennifer) Most of the time that I have been to the dentist the girl cleaning my teeth hurts my mouth. I will definitely keep going to this office as long as Jennifer is there to clean my teeth. Also the dentist (Dr. Krickle) was very kind and seemed to understand my concerns as a patient.
My experience was as pleasant as a trip to the dentist can be.
My dental asst and Dr. was WONDEFUL !
I have been to Coast Dental at Bayshore Gardens - the staff didn't act very professional and I worried about the quality of dental work I received. That's why I decided to try Coast Dental at Crossroads. I am very pleased with the staff and service I received. Big kudos to the girl (can't remember her name-Sheryl?) who took the full mouth x-rays. Excellent - 1st time in my 63 years of dental x-rays that I didn't gag or experience pain through the procedure. She deserves a raise!!!! I will highly recommend this dental office to friends and family!!
Great job.. Thanks
I used to dread going to the dentist or for cleanings. Not anymore! Sarah is an excellent hygenist.
good service
My new crown has been perfect immediately after it was placed in position. I now have confidence that it will serve me for many years to come.
So far so good. I have been happy and well informed
I was well informed.
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Professor Kathryn Graddy's Research on Creativity and Artists
January 27, 2015 | Leave a Comment
From Professor Kathryn Graddy Last semester I spent my sabbatical working on creativity, and specifically how creativity is influenced by the death of a friend or relative. The death of a friend or relative is universally recognized as a painful experience. Whether the psychological pain resulting from the death increases or decreases creativity is not […]
Professor Brainerd's sabbatical
January 20, 2015 | Leave a Comment
You may have noticed that Professor Elizabeth Brainerd has not been around the department this semester. She is on sabbatical. She is spending the semester as a Visiting Scholar at the Davis Center for Russian and Eurasian Studies at Harvard University. While at the Davis Center she will be working on a new project called […]
The Economics Department highlighted in The Justice and The Hoot
January 19, 2015 | Leave a Comment
This week both The Justice and The Hoot wrote articles on the Economics Department.

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Kobayashi Marie continues its adventure into the second season that is Star Trek Discovery with the first of a two part season finale Episode 13 – Such Sweet Sorrow (Part 1)
"Orange? Really? Ugh."
William Shakespeare famously wrote "Parting is such sweet sorrow" and so the obvious question this week is … from whom are we parting? Is it Discovery itself? Some of the crew?
Before the episode starts properly, the re-cap includes Sylvia Tilly's (Mary Wiseman) encounter with Po (Yadira Guevara-Prip), a character only previously met in the Short Trek episode Runaway. It presumes that viewers have watched the minisode – so if for some reason you haven't, then you may be a little confused. With the way Star Trek Discovery is being distributed, I don't think you can assume everyone *has* seen the Short Treks; for example, here in the UK they weren't available to view for months after their US release. In fact, Netflix gave us no indication during this time that we actually *would* be able to see them (legally). They appeared very shortly before the start of Season 2, and are notoriously difficult to find – you have to scroll down to the very end of Season 2 episodes, then keep going beyond the trailers for Season 2, and eventually you'll find them. If you didn't know they were there, you'd struggle to come across them.
But I digress.
This is the moment when we truly get to experience USS Enterprise – and not only that, we actually walk on board the ship itself with its Captain (Pike – Anson Mount). It's like he's actively invited us to join him. The first time Enterprise appears next to Discovery there's a beautiful Star Trek TOS music cue which we get again once we're on board. The evacuation walkways look amazing, as does the bridge of Enterprise in its full glory. I loved the fact that their communications officer was sporting an Uhura-style ear-piece too.
Let's just take a moment though to acknowledge that before we boarded, Michael Burnham (Sonequa Martin-Green) touched the time crystal herself and saw something not very pleasant. What fate did she seal? Jett Reno (Tig Notaro) also seems similar flashes later on, so either this is going to end badly, or perhaps, just possibly, time is fluid and not fixed?
After much trial and error, it's established that destroying Discovery is going to be impossible as the data is protecting itself, and Burnham decides that Discovery needs to be sent to the future using the time crystal to prevent Control getting the data. Going into the future also made me wonder about a connection with the other, most mysterious Short Trek called Calypso – but the jury's still out on that. The lone survivor in that minisode does still have a scar which the computer left him as it seemed to have sentimental value – just like Culber (Wilson Cruz). Is that ship's computer Zora something to do with the data that's been collected?
So now Burnham's going to do something stupid with the crystal and the suit to get Discovery into the future. Spock calculates that, as her mother maintains she wasn't responsible for the signals, then Michael must be and will be able to get back somehow. Hmm. Sounds simple enough.
The fifth red signal takes them to Xahea, where Tilly knows Queen Po (remember?). I actually like this character a lot, and her put-down of Georgiou (Michelle Yeoh) is perfect:
"One of the fun things about becoming Queen of the most politically relevant planet in the galaxy is that I don't have to listen to any snark. I made it an actual law."
Once again, the Vulcan khatra connection between Sarek (James Frain) and his daughter Michael is activated and so Sarek and Amanda (Mia Kirshner) have come to say goodbye. It's extremely emotional, but I had just one tiny niggle with the editing choice. Amanda hugs Michael – but it cuts away just as Sarek pats her on the back. I think we needed to / deserved to see just a little bit more here – Sarek joining the hugging (however awkwardly) because he knows it is logically what Michael wants and needs. That would have been a nice touch.
Other crew members are also saying their long-distance goodbyes to friends and family, and it's all very poignant. They've decided to go with Michael. Except for Ash Tyler (Shazad Latif). Against a beautifully lit set they have a final dramatic goodbye which had, and required, few words.
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BERLIN — The state of Massachusetts has become so fed up with child abuse that agents there began the "Enough Abuse Campaign" in 2002. A decade later, officials in Worcester County are bringing the program to the Eastern Shore.
Partners from the Berlin Police Department (BPD) and the Children's Resource Intervention Center, Kids Empowerment Team (CRICKET), presented the program to the Berlin Mayor and Council Monday, receiving unanimous and passionate support from town leadership.
"In this little town, it is going on right around us," said Councilwoman Lisa Hall of child abuse. "Nobody wants to talk about it; they're very uncomfortable with it."
CRICKET Program Manager Wendy Myers told the council that her organization will be one of hopefully several partnerships to endorse the campaign.
"They were very, very successful in Massachusetts," she said.
The Enough Abuse Campaign focuses on getting away from the old tried and true child abuse identification system of "good touch or bad touch" because that method puts the onus of responsibility on the child.
"That's really not very responsible," she said.
Instead, the program focuses on mature and frank talks with children to get information in a sensitive and responsible way as well as teaching adults how to spot warning signs of child abuse in their community.
"It's not putting the blame on the child," said Berlin Police Pfc. Jessica Collins.
Collins added the campaign delves into some of the less explored areas in child abuse, such as when both the victim and the aggressor are children.
"A child can abuse another child as well," she reminded the council.
The campaign will be funded in Worcester through a $5,000 state grant. Worcester is one of only three counties in Maryland, including Talbot and Baltimore, to receive funding for the campaign.
According to Myers, CRICKET already makes significant outreach efforts against child abuse that will mesh well with the new effort.
"We offer in-house forensic interviews with specially trained interviewers that know how to get the truth from a child about what happened to him or her," she said.
The goal, continued Myers, is to spread information to the public.
"What we're doing is going out into the community and talking about this campaign," she said.
Campaign partners hope to meet with schools, religious institutes and other pillars of the community. The problem, according to Myers, is much larger than most people realize.
She told the council that so far into 2012, CRICKET has investigated 50 reported cases of child sexual abuse while in 2011 there were 83 cases reported. Between negligence, sexual and physical abuse, Myers revealed that CRICKET usually receives between 475 to 500 reports every year.
"Our sex abuse statistic has steadily been on the rise for the last six years," she said.
Myers added that, as bad as that sounds, there's a chance that actual abuse rates are not up, they are just being reported more regularly thanks to awareness programs. However, she did admit that with the rise of the Internet, access to children has become easier for abusers.
Mayor Gee Williams expressed support for the campaign and suggested that that group visit town events and set up a booth or presentation for visitors to Berlin.
"It's a captive audience that is constantly changing," he said.
Hall re-stated her belief that the public is not as aware of the issue as they should be.
"We pay more attention to a DUI then we do sexual abuse to our children," she said.
The $5,000 grant will be used to fund training outreach as well as to put a billboard up along Route 50 from July through August. While it is a one-shot grant, Myers explained that the information collected during the yearlong campaign from the three participating counties will be used to generate a custom program for Maryland sometime in the future.


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The Waterfront stamp set has become a favorite set from the new Occasions Catalog – and for good reason! It is a wonderful set – with great watercolor like images – and some great words as well. With this set, you can create so many different scenes – woodland, mountain, tropical, and it's perfect for masculine cards! So much to love!
I held a class in my studio, The Bee Spot this week featuring this set – and here is one of the cards we made:
I chose a monochromatic color scheme – blacks, and grays and then added a little pop of red.
Here's how this card went together:
I embossed a quarter sheet of Whisper White card stock with the Pinewood Planks Dynamic Embossing folder, and attached it to my thick Whisper White cardstock.
I cut a circle with Whisper White cardstock, and also a Real Red scalloped circle, using framelits from the Layering Circle framelits.
Next, I stamped the images on the circle- Basic Gray for the mountains, Smoky Slate for the ground, Memento Black for the trees and words, and the little dots were stamped with Basic Gray.
I brushed a little bit of Clear Wink of Stella across the top of the mountains to add some shimmer – sparkling snow perhaps??
I attached the circle to the Real Red scalloped circle. I made a loop with Black/White baker's twine and folded a piece of Black Shimmer Ribbon in half – and used dimensionals to place these behind the circle. To finish the card, I used dimensionals to attach the circle to my card front.
Measurements for this card:
White: 5 1/2" x 8 1/2″, scored at 4
1/4″, 4" x 5 1/4″, scrap of white for circle
Real Red: scrap for scallop circle
Here's a list of supplies with clickable links to my online store, should you wish to purchase these supplies:
Hope you find time to BEE Creative today!


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National Geographic is yet to renew Explorer for season 10
This article has the most up-to-date info on the status of Explorer season 10 as we continuously monitor the news to keep you in the know. National Geographic is yet to make a decision on its future. Subscribe to our automatic updates below.
Series background and format
Explorer is a National Geographic documentary series airing on NG since 2004, although it was initially launched in 1985. It has an extensive background on other channels, including Nickelodeon, TBS, CNBC and MSNBC, in its 24 years on the screen. The longest-running documentary program on cable was created and developed by Joe Seamans, and is currently produced by National Geographic Society and executive produced by Robert Zakin. The current ninth season on NG premiered on November 14, 2016.
Explorer follows the premise of National Geographic Specials, but currently utilizes a news-style journal format. It is basically a series of stand-alone documentary segments that take the viewers around the world to its most interesting corners. The current season opened with host Richard Bacon interviewing environmental activist Erin Brockovitch and comic Larry Willmore, and the second episode portrays a librarian in Timbuktu single-handedly rescuing ancient manuscripts from destruction by terrorists.
Ratings and probable renewal
The series` current season premiered weakly with 0.34 million viewers and a 0.08 rating. Explorer has a well-deserved 8.2/10 IMDb rating, and is a favorite with those who love the mysteries that the world holds in all of its different domains. The show has been honored with over 400 awards over the course of its run, including 52 Emmys, and has several generations of fans who grew up with it. Another season is almost surely in the cards for National Geographic`s Explorer, and we will inform you as soon as the network announces its plans.
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When we first heard that Tamar Braxton released her final album and was leaving the music industry for good, we were left with many questions and concerns.
Also, we didn't believe her.
But now, an interview with Entertainment Tonight is revealing that Braxton may really be serious about this whole 'retiring from the music industry' thing— in order to focus on her marriage:
"There are a lot of things that I want to do, and a lot of things that are in the works," she tells ET. "There's a lot of things that are going on in my relationship and me being close to this music industry, and whatever I can do to eliminate all of the stress and problems off of my relationship, I would rather do that."
We have to wonder, is it possible that women can juggle these two major things at once? There are many married couples who have successful relationships, however Braxton and her husband also work very closely together. Does wearing too many hats in a relationship put a damper on it all?
Although we trust that Tamar knows what's best for her family, we can't help but feel that her departure from the industry seems a bit premature, especially with her sister Toni Braxton gearing up with new music. See the full interview with ET below:
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Mobile Devices Alone Won't Solve American Financial Inclusion Problem
Friday, November 1, 2013
Part of the discussion at the Unconference in New York last week, addressed the potential of mobile technology to bank the underserved.
This notion, which has been proposed on BankThink before,largely originates from the success of M-PESA, a mobile money transfer service launched in Kenya by Safaricom in 2007. M-PESA is used by more than two-thirds of Kenya's adult population and around 25% of the country's gross national product flows through it. The service has, notably, enabled poor farmers and merchants to sell more goods more easily, saving users an average of three hours per transaction.
There are a lot of reasons why M-PESA's success may not be so easily replicated in the U.S., mostly related to regulatory barriers. But a central idea behind its inception certainly resonates here: Not all consumers, particularly low-income ones, have access to a traditional bank, but most do have access to a mobile phone.
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Tuesday, January 19, 2016
A New Year, a New Healthier You
Today I want to bring up a subject I am passionate about. We all need it to survive and function well as homemakers. We need it to be able to serve our families. We need it to be able to teach our children, clean our houses, and cook meals for our families.
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Sandy Jamison: Managing Broker at Tuscana Properties
News > How Do You find the Right Condo At the Right Price? Get a Buyer's Agent
San Jose and the surrounding South Bay cities are home to hundreds of small, unique condo communities. With so many lifestyle options and locations to choose from, every condo and townhome buyer can benefit from using a buyer's agent. Without a professional buyer's agent protecting your interests, you could become frustrated, waste valuable time or miss out on a potentially life-changing opportunity.
When you contact the agent on a For Sale sign, that's the seller's agent. That agent's fiduciary responsibility is to get the best deal for their client, the seller. You could have the seller's agent negotiate on your behalf, since it's perfectly legal for a real estate agent to represent both sides of a transaction. But isn't that like two teams using the same coach? Don't settle for the limited representation that comes with dual agency. A buyer's agent can make sure you get the best deal on the right condo for your lifestyle and needs.
Even if you already know which condo you want to buy, you can benefit enormously from having your own representation during the negotiation. In addition to sales price there are many other points to negotiate, including the property inspection, repairs and allowances, the escrow period and closing date, mortgage details, earnest money, personal property exchanges, and the list could go on.
Best of all, it costs you nothing
When you hire an agent to sell your condo, you agree to pay a percentage of the sales price as a commission. If your listing agent also represents the buyer, that agent earns the entire commission. If the buyer uses a buyer's agent, the commission is split between both agents. That's why using a buyer's agent is FREE for the buyer. The seller usually pays the same amount whether there's a buyer's agent or not. And also consider this: Your buyer's agent only gets paid when you close your deal, which gives your agent every incentive to help you achieve your goals correctly and efficiently.
What does your buyer's agent do? He or she sifts through those listings, narrowing down those that would be perfect for you, or watches the market to catch a new listing that would be perfect for you. Wouldn't it be helpful to have the same knowledgeable expert by your side as you tour each of those condos? Wouldn't it be helpful to have that expert help you compare sales prices, HOA fees, taxes and other data to ensure you're making the right decision and paying a fair price? And what if you end up in a bidding war on a condo? Wouldn't it be nice to have a trusted buyer's agent help you decide if it's worth it to bid higher, or if you should move on to another property that may be just as perfect?
As an expert on the San Jose area condo market, I'd like be your Buyer's Agent. Whether you're looking for a condo, a loft, a townhome, or something truly unique, together I'm confident we can find you the perfect home. Contact us and we'll start searching for your new condo today!
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Tire Care Tips
At Begley Auto Repair, we want our customers to remain on top of tire performance and be aware of the need to adhere to the maintenance schedules outlined in their owner's manual.
Your tires contribute to vehicle performance. Tire maintenance can protect your investment by extending the life of your tires. Checking tire pressure, rotating your tires, balancing your tires, and choosing the right set of replacement tires based on safety and handling will all contribute to consistent performance.
Use the following tips to help you stay on top of tire maintenance:
- Check tire pressure to ensure proper inflation. Under inflation can lead to excess heat, uneven tire wear, and decreased braking and handling capabilities, which may cause structural failures like blowouts and tread separation. Properly inflated tires will maximize tread life, improve handling, and increase fuel efficiency and overall driver safety.
- Follow proper tire rotation schedules. Recommended rotation patterns for your vehicle can be found in your owner's manual. Routine tire rotations equalize and enhance front-to-rear and side-to-side tire wear. Remember: tire rotation will not prevent or circumvent wear issues caused by worn mechanical components.
- Balance tires as necessary. Out-of-balance tires may be detected in bumps that become more noticeable at higher speeds. Balancing tires is necessary during initial installation and during a remount.
- Install new tires in sets or pairs. The addition of one new tire to the rotation cycle can cause instability and create vehicle handling issues. When new tires are needed, two new tires should be installed on the rear of a vehicle, and the partially worn tires should be moved to the front of the vehicle.
- When the time comes to store your tires for next season, consider a dark place away from direct sunlight with low humidity. Tires should be stored away from solvents, grease, oil, or any ozone-producing electrical equipment, which have deteriorating effects on tires.
- Be mindful of abnormal tire wear or damage to your tires. Watch for signs of punctures, embedded objects, cracks, and bulges.
- Always keep a spare tire, and make sure it's properly inflated and ready for use. You never know when you're going to need it.
Take these tips into consideration when servicing your tires. The Rubber Manufacturers Association (RMA) recommends taking five minutes each month to check your tires. Other mechanical issues may contribute to uneven tire wear, and need correction in order to maximize tire life and vehicle performance.
By taking proper care of your tires, you can remain safe during all types of travel, experience the benefits of better fuel economy, and extend tire life, which will positively impact the environment.
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Chances are if you own a car, you want to protect it. Most newer cars come with factory car alarms built-in, but if you drive an older car (or any car) without a car alarm, there's nothing to really stop would-be thieves from breaking in and driving away (or just stealing your stereo/valuables). And while a car alarm can't guarantee your car won't be broken into, it is an incredibly effective deterrent. For an added benefit of adding a car alarm to your vehicle, many insurance companies actually offer lower rates on vehicles that have an alarm installed.
Why Add an Aftermarket Car Alarm?
In addition to making your car safer, an alarm can also make it much easier to use. Alarm remotes are often able to lock and unlock your car doors, open your trunk and even start your car before you get in. Some systems even eliminate the additional remote entirely and integrate with your smartphone. With all of this in mind, adding a car alarm system to your vehicle shouldn't be an 'if', it should only be a matter of when.
Car Alarm Features:
For most people, the idea of a car alarm is simply that, an alarm that is there solely to thwart would-be thieves. However, there is much more to your typical car alarm system besides the obvious (the intentionally obnoxious blaring siren anytime something bumps your car). Adding a car alarm to your vehicle can also make your life much simpler. Most car alarms include convenience features like panic mode, which allows you to set off the alarm from your remote, a trunk release function as well as valet mode, which lets you lower the system sensitivity when a valet is parking your car.
Smartphone Integration:
The first step in deciding what kind of car alarm to purchase should be whether or not you want a system that will integrate with your smartphone. If your keychain is already pretty full, or maybe you want to keep it clutter-free, a smartphone integrated system might be the way to go. These systems eliminate the need for that keychain pager and allow you to control your system directly from your phone with a free downloadable app from the manufacturer. These systems are also not limited by the range of a traditional pager, as long as your phone has a signal, you'll be able to control your alarm from anywhere. Most smartphone compatible systems will work with iPhone, Android and Blackberry devices.
Remote Start:
Adding remote start to your vehicle is ideal for anyone living in an area with freezing winters or sweltering summers. The remote start function allows you to start your car with your alarm pager without being in the drivers' seat. Most car alarm pagers have ranges of at least 500 feet and can reach up to a mile while smartphone integrated systems are often only limited by whether you have reception or not. With a remote start system, you will never have to get into your frozen car in the doldrums of winter or get into a 150 degree car in the summer.
Remote start systems either come built in to a security system or can be added on to an alarm with a remote start module. Most newer vehicles (any car with a 'chipped' key) also require animmobilizer bypass to be installed. The immobilizer bypass essentially tricks the vehicle into thinking that the key is in the ignition, allowing you to remote start the car. Select remote start systems work with both automatic and manual transmissions.
Some remote start systems also include a feature called Turbo Timer. A turbo timer allows your engine to run for a predefined amount of time after you park. This is an ideal feature for turbo charged vehicles as it prevents the hot oil in your engine from choking up the lines in your engine. Proper engine cool down is an essential piece of keeping your engine and turbo healthy.
Keyless Entry:
Keyless entry allows you to lock and unlock your car doors (assuming your vehicle is equipped with power doors) as well as your trunk with the push of a button. Keyless entry is a great feature to have if you often have your hands full when you are heading to your car as it eliminates the need to use your car key to manually unlock your vehicle.
2-Way Paging:
2-Way Paging provides you with a great way to monitor your vehicle without actually being near it. As long as you are within the range of your pager, you will receive an alert (typically either vibration, audible or visual) when your alarm is triggered. Your pager will also provide responses to commands you send.
Shock Sensors, Motion Detectors and Tilt Sensors:
A standard feature on many car alarms, a shock sensor is designed to trigger the alarm on light or heavy impacts and vibrations. Basically, if anyone hits, bumps or moves your car in any way, the system will know that it is happening and how intense the movements are. Depending on how strong these shocks are, the system will send out a warning or the full on alarm to deter would-be thieves. The most effective protection against shock/impact is a dual zone shock sensor. A dual zone shock sensor utilizes electromagnetic technology to eliminate mechanical parts and provides 2 outputs, the first of which offers a Warn Away response on light impact and the second instantly triggers the alarm on a hard impact.
Motion detectors do just what their name implies: they detect any motion around your vehicle. Motion detectors are an ideal add-on to convertibles, open jeeps and any other vehicle that isn't completely enclosed. The most common motion detectors are more or less basic radar systems that send out radio signals to detect movement in the immediate vicinity.
Tilt sensors detect when someone attempts to put your car up on a jack or hook it up to a tow truck. When a tilt sensor detects your car being lifted up on an angle, it sends a signal and your alarm will sound.
Installing a car security system can be a very complex project and it is generally recommended that you seek out a professional installer to ensure the system is integrated properly into your vehicle. It is also important to note that any security system won't necessarily work with any vehicle, if you have any questions before purchasing our helpful sales and technical support professionals are available 7 days a week.


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Pages 46-47
An Inventory of the Historical Monuments in Huntingdonshire. Originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London, 1926.
This free content was digitised by double rekeying and sponsored by English Heritage. All rights reserved.
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14. BYTHORN (A.d.).
(O.S. 6 in. XVI N.W.)
Bythorn is a small parish and village 6 m. N.N.E. of Kimbolton. The church is the principal monument.
(1). Parish Church of St. Lawrence stands in the middle of the village. The walls are of Weldon rubble and cobbles, squared Weldon stone and ashlar; the roofs are covered with slate and lead. The presence of 12th-century detail incorporated in the walling suggests a former church of that date. Late in the 13th century the church was re-built with a chancel, Nave and N. aisle. The S. arcade and South Aisle were added early in the 14th century. About 1340 the Chancel was re-built and probably widened, the North Aisle was also re-built and the West Tower and South Porch were added. The clearstorey is an addition of the 15th century. In the 16th century the North Chapel was built. The church was restored in 1870 and the chancel in 1874.
Architectural Description—The Chancel (21¼ ft. by 15¼ ft.) has a modern E. window incorporating some 14th-century work in the splays, jambs and mullions; the upper part of the E. wall has been re-built. In the N. wall is a 16th-century arcade of two bays with two-centred arches of two orders, the outer hollow-chamfered and continuous and the inner chamfered and springing from semi-circular shafts to the central pier and responds and having moulded capitals and defaced bases. In the S. wall are two two-light windows both modern except the splays, rear-arches, and parts of the sills and moulded jambs which are of 14th-century date; the upper part of the wall is modern. The much restored chancel-arch of c. 1340 is two-centred and of two chamfered orders, the outer continuous and the inner carried on semi-octagonal shafts with moulded capitals and chamfered bases; on the W. side the arch has a moulded label, repaired and with modern stops; both arch and responds have been considerably restored and the N. capital is modern; on either side of the arch is a squint, that on the N. side has chamfered jambs and a trefoiled ogee head on the W. face and a square head on the E. face; the S. squint is similar but with a two-centred trefoiled head on the W. face.
The North Chapel (21¼ ft. by 7¾ ft.) has in the N. wall two re-set 15th-century windows, the eastern of two cinque-foiled lights with vertical tracery in a two-centred head with a moulded label, and the western of two trefoiled lights with vertical tracery in a two-centred head with a moulded label. In the W. wall is a modern archway into the S. aisle springing from old shaped corbels.
The Nave (39 ft. by 14¾ ft.) has a late 13th-century N. arcade of four bays with two-centred arches of two chamfered orders with a moulded label on the S. side. The piers are alternately circular and octagonal with a semi-octagonal E. respond and semi-circular W. respond, all with moulded capitals and bases. The early 14th-century S. arcade is of four bays with two-centred arches of two chamfered orders with a moulded label on the N. face; the piers are quatrefoil on plan with moulded capitals and bases but have been repaired and the capital to the first pier is modern; the outer order of the end arches dies on to the end walls and the inner is carried on moulded corbels with modern carving; the W. side of the westernmost arch was probably re-built when the W. tower was added. The 15th-century clear-storey has an embattled parapet and four windows on each side, each of two trefoiled lights with blind tracery in a square head with a moulded label.
The North Aisle (4¾ ft. wide) has in the N. wall three windows; the easternmost is of early 14th-century date and of two trefoiled lights with a quatrefoil in a two-centred head with a moulded label; the middle window is similar but with modern repair; the westernmost is of mid 14th-century date and of two trefoiled lights with modern tracery in a square head with a moulded label and defaced head-stops. The re-set 13th-century N. doorway has chamfered jambs, moulded imposts and a two-centred chamfered head with a moulded label and crude head-stops. A straight joint marks the junction of the W. wall with the older W. wall of the nave.
The South Aisle (9 ft. wide) has in the E. wall a restored mid 14th-century window of two cinque-foiled lights with a quatrefoil in a two-centred head with a moulded label; the rear-arch and splays are modern. In the S. wall are three restored windows each of two trefoiled lights with a quatrefoil in a two-centred head with a moulded label and mask-stops; the easternmost window has one head-stop; the re-set and restored 13th-century S. doorway has chamfered jambs, moulded imposts and a two-centred chamfered head with a moulded label and defaced stops. In the W. wall is a two-light window similar to those in the S. wall but mostly modern.
The West Tower (about 8 ft. by 7½ ft.) is of c. 1340 and is of three stages with a moulded plinth; it is surmounted by an octagonal spire splayed into a square at the base. The tower-arch is two-centred and of two continuous moulded orders, with a moulded label returned along the wall to the side walls of the nave; above the arch the line of the former roof to the nave is visible. In the W. wall is a window of two trefoiled lights with a quatrefoil in a two-centred head with moulded reveals and label and grotesque head-stops. The second stage has in the W. wall an equilateral triangular window with tracery and a continuous moulded label. The third stage has in each wall a two-light transomed window with the lower lights trefoiled and the upper lights cinque-foiled and with a quatrefoil in a two-centred head with moulded reveals and label and grotesque head-stops; the transom of the W. window is modern. Above the windows is a frieze of quatre-foiled panels surmounted by a moulded frieze with grotesque carved bosses. The spire rises from a plain base, the angles of which are splayed back from a square to an octagonal plan. Between the spire and the base is a moulded string-course. Lighting the spire are three tiers of spire-lights towards the cardinal points. The windows in the first tier are transomed and each of two ranges of two trefoiled lights with a cusped panel in a gabled head; the windows of the second tier are each of two trefoiled lights with cusped panels in a gabled head; and the windows of the top range are each of a single trefoiled light in a gabled head. The spire is surmounted by a moulded finial.
The South Porch (8½ ft. by 7½ ft.) is of 14th-century date. The outer archway is of 14th-century origin but, except for part of the moulded jambs and the bases to the semi-circular responds, is of modern work. In the E. wall is a single-light window with hollow-chamfered jambs, two-centred head and moulded label but the splays and rear-arch are modern. In the W. wall is a similar window which retains part of the original rear-arch.
The Roof of the nave is of late 15th- or early 16th-century date and of four bays with moulded and cambered tie-beams, curved and moulded braces, short king-posts beneath which are carved bosses of foliage and heads, and carved grotesque faces at the junction of the tie-beams and purlins.
Fittings—Bells: four; 1st by Henry Bagley, 1682; 2nd by Henry Penn, 1711; 3rd by T. Norris, 1620; 4th by Thomas Norris 1674. Bracket: In S. aisle—on E. wall, with deep chamfer on a mask-corbel, 14th-century. Brass and Indent: Brass: under tower—to Sillina, wife of William Parris, 1658, inscription only. Indent: under tower—of inscription-plate, probably 17th-century. Communion Table: with plain top having modern addition at each end, carved and moulded rails and heavy turned legs, mid 17th-century. Font: octagonal bowl with chamfered upper and lower edge, plain octagonal stem and chamfered base on modern plinth, 16th- or 17th-century. Monument and Floor-slabs: Monument: In churchyard—in angle between chancel and S. aisle, head-stone to John Pierson(?), 1710. Floor-slabs: In N. chapel—(1) to Thomas Hill (?), 1693, also to Elizabeth, wife of . . . . . (2) to John Hustwait, 1653. Niche: In N. aisle—in N. wall, with two-centred chamfered head and moulded label, 13th- or early 14th-century. Piscina: In chancel—with hollow - chamfered jambs and trefoiled head with soffit cusping and chamfered label and projecting bowl with octofoiled drain, 13th-century. Plate: includes cup of 1614, given 1639, with baluster-stem and enriched steeple-cover. Recess: In chancel—in E. wall, small rectangular recess with modern sill. Sedile: In chancel—sill of S.E. window carried down to form seat, 14th-century. Sundials: On buttress, S. wall of chancel, scratched, with gnomon missing. On S.W. buttress of W. tower, carefully cut dial with figures, gnomon missing. Miscellanea: Fragments of 12th-century cheveron - ornament, re-used in S. wall of S. aisle.
Monuments (2–6).
The following monuments, unless otherwise described, are of the 17th century and of two storeys; the walls are of coursed rubble and the roofs are tiled or thatched. Some of the buildings have exposed ceiling-beams.
Condition—Good or fairly good.
(2). Scott's Farm, house 100 yards N.N.E. of the church, is of two storeys with attics. The building has been extensively altered.
(3). Cottage, 25 yards, N.E. of the church.
(4). Cottage, 40 yards S. of (3), is timber-framed and plastered.
(5). Cottage, S. of (4).
(6). Cottage and shop, 60 yards S.E. of (5).


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Among business travelers today more than one in eight seek business hotels that have addressed some elements of sustainability, according to the most recent survey from the National Business Travel Association, Alexandria, VA.
Business Travel Video: Green Hotels
Courtyard by Marriott opened a LEED certified hotel in Chevy Chase, MD. NBC – 4. (January 31, 2010)
The good news behind green business travel is that many advocates of sustainability – tourism offices, hoteliers, event venues, caterers, transportation companies, exhibitors, marketers and others involved with providing event services – have been creating environmentally-friendly resources for hotels and conferences for quite some time.
They think of themselves as "students of sustainability," as many were described at the 2010 Green Meetings Industry Council (GMIC) annual conference in Denver. And they continue to explore sustainable practices in business travel.
Even better news is that many sustainable ideas have been implemented that are worthy of the approval that many business travelers have given to green hotels and the green sustainable conferences they attend.
Green Hotel Initiatives for Business Travelers
Basics such as towel and linen reuse programs are now practically standard at business hotels, along with recycle baskets and the opt-in or opt-out options for delivery of daily newspapers.
So what can business travelers expect next? "Energy conservation measures that are handled either by staff or through automation," says Julie Klein, director of environmental affairs for RockResorts, Vail, CO. Examples include thermostat setbacks, minimal arrival lighting, sensors and timers to turn off or set back heating, cooling and lighting systems, among others.
Vail Resorts – which includes RockResorts – has embraced sustainability initiatives at all of its properties. They use low-flow water systems, all natural bath amenities, room keys made of environmentally-friendly materials, and non-toxic cleaning products.
Corporate hotel chains are also getting on board to support green business travel. For example, Starwood Resorts recently announced that it will roll out sustainability guidelines in 2011 for its hotels in North America. Starwood is defining some best practices for meetings and events – from sustainable menu choices and bottled water alternatives to energy-efficient digital signage and potted plants in place of fresh-cut flowers.
Sustainable Conference Initiatives for Business Travelers
So, after settling into a green hotel, what should business travelers expect when attending green conferences? As is the case with accommodations, those involved in business events behind the scenes are addressing many sustainability issues.
Subtle changes can make a big impact:
- Source food locally (30% is a good target).
- Discourage use of bottled water.
- Donate leftovers to a food bank.
- Compost food waste.
- Recycle general waste.
- Print materials on recycled paper.
- Choose eco-friendly client gifts.
- Design signage for reuse.
- Use energy-efficient audio/visual equipment.
- Rely on public transportation and/or fuel efficient shuttles.
Oracle has been recognized for its leadership in adopting sustainable practices for event marketing activities at its annual conference, Oracle OpenWorld Conference. In 2009, Oracle's approach saved more than $800,000 through reduction and reuse of materials.
Who's Influencing Sustainability?
More than three-quarters of those who plan meetings in Europe, Asia and the Middle East consider issues of corporate social responsibility in their programs. And nearly two-thirds of planners in the U.S. and Canada have the same objective. This, according to "FutureWatch 2010" from Meeting Professionals International, Dallas.
Fortune 500 companies have also begun to back the effort, according to GMIC.
While many steps have been taken to reduce the overall resources expended and the industry chooses more renewable options for business travel, the discussion about sustainable meetings is a conversation that will continue to evolve.
Perhaps the next opportunity may be with convention centers where large congresses and exhibitions are held. Many U.S. event organizers at the GMIC conference expressed that these venues must become much more flexible when it comes to recycling and catering options. These have already been addressed by many of their European counterparts.
To be sure, not all sustainability advocates are on board with business travel. Detractors openly criticize the nature of business meetings, claiming that such events go against the idea of sustainability with air travel as their most visible target.
Perhaps that judgment belongs to those who actually organize and/or attend meetings to achieve their business priorities and operating goals.


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2005: Germany.
Scale Model on Display at Michelin Challenge Design™
Michal Červa, 23, lives in Kobyly, Czech Republic and expects to graduate next year with an Industrial Design Degree from the Faculty of Mechanical Engineering at Brno University of Technology, Czech Republic. He speaks three languages, Czech, English and Deutsch and is proficient in many computer graphic programs. His design experience includes exhibiting at the Design Centrum CR – Robots (2003), the Cardesign Show in Trutnov (2004) and the Cardesign Show in Prag (2004). His hobbies include design, architecture, music, movies, outdoor activities and motor racing.
The formula 1 of the decades 1930 and 1940 was the inspiration for my concept. I tried to design this car to maximize the feeling of driving and speed. The car is designed only for the driver. The source for this car is cells. This car should be a joint sports car, a car for free time and a car for fun. This concept has to allow maximal fun from driving. The pilot has to see everything before him, therefore the concept is encompassed by glass. The second passenger sits behind the pilot.


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A Prayer
The Prayer of Truth
As the light of God we shine
As the love of God we embrace
As the power of God we stand in Truth
As the presence of God we radiate love
Wherever we are, God is
And all is well
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A Prayer Chaplain is a member of Unity of Fairfax who provides prayer support to the congregation.
The most noticeable role people recognize as a Prayer Chaplain is seeing them pray with congregants after church service on Sundays. In that role of praying with others, a Prayer Chaplain is someone who will call on God's presence and create and hold a spiritual space. They will lovingly listen to them. They will always pray from the heart space. Most importantly, what is shared will be held in confidence.
Go to the Prayer Chaplain Ministry page to see who is an active Prayer Chaplain, the requirements and duties of chaplains, what chaplains are not, and other information about the ministry.
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Prayer and meditation in our virtual Chapel – Friday mornings at 10 a.m.
The Prayer Chaplain Ministry is facilitating a virtual gathering for prayer and meditation open to everyone. We will meet weekly for 30 minutes. A prayer chaplain will open the gathering with an invocation, reading or poem; provide an opportunity for participants to share affirmations, gratitude or prayer requests; and then invite all participants into 15–20 minutes of silence and resting in our shared being.
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"The first pic of Houdini standing by the pool I see he is wearing a wristwatch and this is the only pic I have ever seen of Houdini wearing a watch that I can remember. Does anyone know what brand of watch Houdini wore? (watch enthusiast here)!"
At the time I didn't have any information for him, and I even doubted whether it was a wristwatch. We all know of Houdini's pocket watch (a present from Bessie which famously contains his actual birthdate), so I wasn't convinced Houdini ever wore a wristwatch. I thought maybe this was a band to monitor his pulse during the Shelton buried alive test.
But now, thanks to The Culliton Papers, we have information on, yes, Houdini's wristwatch!
According to an article which appeared in The New York World under the terrific headline: "Dainty Darby Grips Iron Wrist Of Houdini In Resistless Clutch", Houdini was given a wristwatch by The World editors during a birthday luncheon at Moneta's restaurant at 32 Mulberry Street in New York City in commemoration of his first year "as a newspaperman".
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The article notes that this is the first wristwatch Houdini "has ever had on -- his wrists are more familiar with the grip of the handcuffs from which he so easily escapes than the gentler grasp of a leather strap". It goes on to quote Houdini as saying it is "one fetter from which he will never be freed by any action of his own."
The clipping is without a date, but as Red Magic started in 1924, we can assume Houdini received this watch in 1925 (presumably April 6). This means it is almost certainly the watch we see in the Shelton photo, which was taken in August 1926. Unfortunately, the article gives no indication of what kind of wristwatch was presented to Houdini that day, but our eagle-eyed reader offers up one suggestion:
"I actually have a watch that looks similar to the one Houdini appears to be wearing. Its a 1925 Waltham in a tonneau style case. I cant say its THE watch but sure does look similar."
Of course, this raises the inevitable question. Where is this wristwatch today?
By the way, Moneta's remained in business until the 1940s, and the original Moneta's name could still be seen on the building at 32 Mulberry Street until at least 2010 when it was converted into a Parisian nightclub called La Baron.
Publication dates for Red Magic came from the invaluable Houdini Periodical Bibliography by Arthur Moses.
Also enjoy:
- Willard's side
- Houdini and the Transatlantic Flight
- Miracle Mongers the Movie
- Did Houdini have claustrophobia?
- What happens in Vegas...


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No Tiger Left Behind was founded three years ago as part of the counseling and intervention programs.
The purpose of NTLB (No Tigers Left Behind) to help freshmen and sophomores transition to Kerr and the non-traditional learning style by peering them with upperclassmen who can guide them and have someone they can count on.
major events/activities/contests
– Breakfast gatherings
– After School Socials
– Weekly Mentor-Mentee Meetings
officers and sponsor names
Sponsors – Jan Kolk and Jacob Lazarou.
Board of Directors
Talia Hall – Director
Diana Marquina – Assistant Director
Samantha Salamanca – Secretary
Trang Le – Historian
Jennifer Mendoza – Activities
Esmeralda Silva – Communication
Leanet Silva – Member
Kayla Ho – Member
Rathea Hersi – Member
how to join
You contact any of the sponsors, Mr. Lazarou or Ms. Kolk, and complete an application form.


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