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If you received treatment from a medical facility affiliated with Community Health Systems, you may have had your personal information stolen.
Community Health Systems notified the government that its computer network was hacked on Monday.
Community Health Systems runs several hospitals and clinics in our area, some of them under the name Commonwealth Health, including Regional Hospital of Scranton and Moses Taylor Hospital in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre General, Berwick Hospital, Tyler Memorial Hospital near Tunkhannock, and First Hospital in Kingston.
In a statement, Commonwealth Health said none of its hospitals was affected by this computer breach, but several of its clinics and offices were.
Of the four and half million patients who had their personal information stolen from Community Health Systems computers, hospital patients in Northeastern Pennsylvania are not among them.
But Commonwealth Health officials said patients who visited several of its clinics may have had their information hacked.
The cyber attacks happened in April and June, but Community Health Systems just formally told the federal government about the scope of the breach.
"I thought they had better security systems than that. I really did. That's unbelievable. I mean it, unbelievable," said Jacqueline Hannibal of Scranton.
According to the Securities and Exchange Commission, doctors have started telling affected patients the news. For patients in Scranton including Jacqueline Hannibal, no news is good news. But she said she will be watching her mail and her bank statement.
The same goes for Samantha Smith, who visits Moses Taylor Hospital each week for physical therapy.
"It makes you think on a lot of stuff. It makes you wonder. It makes you think that not even the hospitals are safe to go to now. Or having a bank account or anything, because you don't know who is going to get your information," Smith said.
According to Community Health Systems, the stolen information does not include patients' medical records, only personal information, but that could mean your Social Security number, phone number, or address.
"I wouldn't change hospitals because they've got excellent care there. I'll still go to the hospital. I'll just be more cautious about who I give my information to," said Hannibal.
Newswatch 16 reached out to officials with Community Health Systems, but haven't heard back. Officials with the health care system they own, Commonwealth Health, said patients who have visited one of several clinics in Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, or Berwick may be affected.
Patients who had their information stolen will be receiving a letter from their physician.
A toll-free number has been set up to answer patients' questions at 1-855-205-6951.
The following statement was released by Commonwealth Health regarding the data breach:
"The attack does not involve Commonwealth Health-affiliated hospital-specific data, Physicians Health Alliance, Great Valley Cardiology or InterMountain Medical Group practices.
Limited personal identification data belonging to some patients who were seen at the Berwick Medical Professionals practices, Wilkes-Barre Academic Medicine Clinic, Wyoming Valley Surgical Associates, Wilkes-Barre Neurosurgical Associates, Scranton Clinic Company and Wilkes-Barre Clinic Company over the past five years was transferred out of our organization in a criminal cyber attack by a foreign-based intruder. The transferred information did not include any medical information or credit card information, but it did include names, addresses, birthdates, telephone numbers and Social Security numbers.
Patients who have been affected will receive a letter from their physician's office. A toll-free number (1-855-205-6951) has been set up to answer patients' questions.
We take very seriously the security and confidentiality of private patient information and we sincerely regret any concern or inconvenience this event may cause our patients. Though we have no reason to believe that this data would ever be used, all affected patients are being notified by letter and offered free identity theft protection.
Our organization believes the intruder was a foreign-based group out of China that was likely looking for intellectual property. The intruder used highly sophisticated methods to bypass security systems. The intruder has been eradicated and applications have been deployed to protect against future attacks. We are working with federal law enforcement authorities in their investigation and will support prosecution of those responsible for this attack."
Renita Fennick | Director of Communications | Commonwealth Health


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I had a follow-up appointment with Dr. Jean Munro, in the Breakspear clinic, this week by Skype. In the first appointment, which I wrote about here, she recommended that I have a number of tests. I have had the results of the various tests for a number of weeks, but was waiting for her to interpret them.
The first interesting result was that I have a very high level of IgM antibodies to the Herpes 6 virus. This, the doctor said, suggests the presence of this virus in my system. The notes from the lab on my results say that "results ≤29 may indicate over-immune response against herpes 6". My results were at 50.70.
IgM are antibodies that are formed by a "recrudescence" of the virus, and indicate that it is present in my system. Dr Munro said that in her opinion anti-viral treatment could help in eradicating this virus. She mentioned the anti-viral Artesunate, and also said that they commonly used herbal anti-virals for this purpose.
The next main area tested was ATP (adenosine tryphosphate). This enzyme is used to form ADP (adenosine diphosphate) and phosphate, which are major energy sources in the tissues of the body. There have been a lot of connections made between the ADP/ATP conversion efficiency and CFS/ME. Sarah Myhill in particular works a lot with improving this system in the body, with supplements especially.
My results were bad across the board in this area. My ADP to ATP conversion rate was at 52%, anything under 60% is low. I also had a high level of blocking sites, in other words sites where this conversion from ADP to ATP can take place but is prevented from doing so for some reason. My level was at 26%, anything over 14% is abnormal. The notes at the bottom of my results summarised that I have a "very low whole cell ATP."
Doctor Munro then said that it was important to find out why this was happening, what was blocking the sites. She looked at my Mitochondrial TL protein study, another test that I had done. TL, (Translocators) according to the lab, are involved in the formation of ATP, and so in the provision of energy to cells. It showed up that I had a chemical, Nitrosamine, on these TL sites, that may be blocking energy production.
There was an explanation of Nitrosamine in the notes in the results from the lab. Apparently it is a chemical that comes from cigarette smoke, burnt food, rubber, and from bacon and processed meats, among other things. In the doctor's opinion it is possible that this pollutant is contributing to the breakdown in energy production in the body.
To treat this, she suggested a course of hyperthermia, using their Iratherm process. What happens here is that the body is heated from a light source placed under the patient. The light is filtered to take out UV rays, the rays that cause burning from the sun. The Iratherm heats the body on a deep level. This apparently mobilises fats like an aerobic workout, or like a sauna, and it is often in fat cells that pollutants and toxins are stored. The heat aids the excretion of these pollutants.
Hyperthermia, she explained, is something that the body will do itself, as in a fever, to aid to clear toxins, as the metabolism is speeded up and a lot of pollutants are excreted through sweat.
I was a little worried about the effect of such a therapy on me, and whether it could make me feel worse. She said that they don't find that people have bad reactions, that the treatment is tolerated fairly well. She mentioned that often between six and twelve separate treatments are necessary to have significant effect, though I could have four or five treatments over the space of a week.
What Dr Munro then proposed were infusions to help clear pollutants. These would be IV infusions of vitamin C, B-vitamins or fats, which may act as a sump for absorbing chemicals expelled from the body. I would get these after each hyperthermia treatment.
And that's it, my treatment programme. Anti-virals, the Iratherm hyperthermia treatment and IV infusions to aid detox. She suggested other things, like Low Dose Immunotherapy for food intolerances, but I have heard quite a few bad things about LDI for me to have no interest in that. Besides, I figure that the intolerances are a function of a toxic atmosphere in my body, and if the other therapies have an effect it will help the food problems.
I have to make an appointment to actually go and see the doctor face to face, in their clinic in Hemel Hempstead, near
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examination before prescribing medication. I am certain that I want to try
anti-virals, but the hyperthermia and the infusions are another matter. London
They sent me a quote soon after my consultation. The treatment would take place over a working week, from Monday to Friday, and would cost £2100, or €2600. This involves one hyperthermia treatment, and a series of IV infusions that contain vitamins, glutathione, B12, etc, a day. It works out at £95 per hyperthermia treatment, and an average of £350 per set of infusions, per day.
Of course if it works, it would be worth it. My problem is, as usual of course, that I lack basic knowledge about this treatment. I have only their word in Breakspear to take for the fact that this is of any use. They do quote some studies on their website, but it is always easy to selectively quote scientific studies to support your claim.
There was a doctor, Robert Gorter, who did some of the same stuff in
few years ago, and there was a lot of fuss about his therapy at the time. But
the fuss quickly died down, I knew someone who went there and had no benefit,
and the effectiveness of the treatment for CFS was soon called into question. He's
still going, apparently, and still using hyperthermia to treat patients for a
range of illnesses, though again it is impossible to know how much efficacy it
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So I have to do some research, and make a decision fairly soon. It would be an enormous investment for me to take this on, and would leave me fairly short of funds in the future. I have no idea whether it is a risk worth taking, but I suppose the only way to find out is to do it. I don't know if I can face spending thousands more, with no benefit or improvement.


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Governor Snyder released the following 2012-13 budget highlights on Thursday in Lansing to a joint Senate and House Appropriations Committee. The Governor says " The good news we are no longer in crisis mode, but more work has to be done to maintain what we have."
Access all budget information here: http://www.michigan.gov/budget
- General –A total of $48.2 billion in state and federal revenue sources. More than 75 percent is devoted to education, health and human services.
- Agriculture –An additional $1 million to complete 5,000 verifications under the Michigan Agriculture Environmental Assurance program, which encourages farm practices that are environmentally friendly and economically sustainable. $500,000 to develop and implement preventative food safety measures, including supporting the new U.S. Food and Drug Administration's Food Safety Modernization Act requirements.
- Arts and Culture– An additional $3.6 million for arts and culture.
- Children and Families –Improving dental care and oral health outcomes for children, with $25 million invested to expand the Healthy Kids Dental Program, broadening the effort to ensure that children in rural areas receive good dental care. Expanding Medicaid and MIChild coverage to include the treatment of Autism Spectrum Disorders for children under age 6, with $34.1 million in funding for the diagnosis and treatment of autism. Funding to enhance child welfare services for abused and neglected children to keep children safe in their own homes and, when necessary, support alternative living arrangements including foster care and adoption. Increasing the rate paid to foster parents and adoptive parents by $3 per day to pay for basic living expenses for foster and adopted children, encouraging and supporting permanent placements, and aiding the recruitment of foster and adoptive parents.
- Economic and Talent Development –A total of $195 million in funding for the Michigan Economic Development Corp. to continue economic gardening to help local businesses grow, with $25 million in funding for film credits. Enhancements to Pure Michigan Talent Connect, the new online tool ensuring Michigan's economic development and talent enhancement are occurring in tandem, with $15 million in ongoing funding to secure employment and training for the structurally unemployed.
- Education –Preparing our children for success in this global economy is a priority. The total recommended budget adds $113 million into education when compared to the 2012 budget. A total of $120 million for school districts that meet five of six best practices, which include publishing a "dashboard"; serving as a policyholder for health benefits; participation in schools of choice; monitoring student growth in each subject area at least twice a year; offering dual enrollment, Advanced Placement courses, participating in a middle college, or offering other post-secondary learning opportunities; and offering online or blended learning. A total of $70 million for performance funding centered on student growth. Performance criteria must be met in the areas of mathematics in grades 3-8, reading in grades 3-8, and all high school subject areas.
- Environment –An additional $10 million contamination cleanup at leaking underground storage tank sites. An additional $725,000 to administer a new grant program and an expanded loan program that will encourage critical investments in large sewer system improvement projects.
- Fiscal Responsibility –A strong show of fiscal responsibility by depositing $130 million in the Budget Stabilization Fund to build up reserves for a rainy day. An ongoing investment of $25 million ($15 million in ongoing funding and $10 million in one-time funding) to address deterioration and maintenance issues in state-owned and managed buildings, addressing the need now rather than creating future liability through bonding for maintenance.
- Good Government –A new financial health dashboard available at http://www.michigan.gov/openmichigan. Continued best practices that achieve value for money for taxpayers, including $210 million for the Economic Vitality Incentive Program and $125.6 million for a new incentive-based program for counties.
- Higher Education –Funding increases of 3 percent for both community colleges and universities, based on new distribution formulas. For community colleges, funding will be distributed based on their share of the total number of certificate and associate degree completions in critical skill areas. For universities, funding will be distributed based on four metrics: the growth in the number of undergraduate degree completions, the number of undergraduate completions in critical skills areas, the number of undergraduate Pell Grant recipients, and compliance with tuition restraint. Additional support of Michigan's universities and community colleges by advancing 18 capital outlay construction projects previously approved for planning by the Legislature, with reforms that will assist in strategically aligning capital investments with statewide economic development goals while streamlining the approval process.
- Public Safety –Strong investments in public safety to include funding of $164.7 million for the Department of Military and Veterans Affairs and $567.6 million for the Michigan State Police, including $55.7 million in funding for Military Preparedness for the Michigan National Guard and funding for core state police programs such as road patrol, motor carrier enforcement, and investigative services. This is a 16-percent increase in funding over the current year. An additional $15 million in general fund for law enforcement enhancement, which will be further detailed in the governor's upcoming March 2012 Special Message on Public Safety. $5 million to implement a summer initiative for at-risk youth with an emphasis in Pontiac, Flint, Saginaw and Detroit. The program will expose youths to positive after-school activities that allow them to experience constructive alternatives to going down the wrong path in life. Details of the program will be defined in the governor's upcoming Special Message on Public Safety.
- Roads –Addressing Michigan's deteriorating transportation infrastructure with $119 million in general fund revenues to ensure the full match of all federal highway and transit aid available in fiscal year 2013. This is the largest general fund amount ever included in the transportation budget.
- Vulnerable Residents –Establishing the new Home Heating Assistance for the Vulnerable program as a permanent source of funding for heating assistance for the poor. It is funded by $60 million in revenue generated from gas and electric utility rates. In support of seniors and people with disabilities, $14.1 million is recommended to reduce the waiting list for the MIChoice Home and Community Based Waiver Program. This increased support allows individuals to receive needed services while honoring their preference to remain in their homes or communities, and supports transitions from nursing homes.
- Technology –Investing $50 million in ongoing funding for technology upgrades and automation opportunities that will address the risks associated with outdated technology applications and improve efficiency in state government.
The Snyder administration will now work in partnership with the members of the Michigan House and Senate to enact the budget. The state's new fiscal year begins Oct. 1.
Access all budget information here: http://www.michigan.gov/budget
Read the bullet details here: http://www.michigan.gov/documents/budget/PR_376265_7.pdf
Read the full line item proposed budget here http://www.michigan.gov/documents/budget/GO_376249_7.pdf
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12 Dead, Dozens Wounded in "Dark Knight Rises" Shooting
This story was originally published on 7/20/2012 at 5:08 AM PDT
At least 12 people are dead and dozens more are wounded after a masked gunman opened fire in an Aurora, Colorado, movie theater during the midnight premiere of "The Dark Knight Rises." Ten people died on the scene, and another two passed away at area hospitals.
According to CNN.com, police apprehended the heavily armed suspect, who was wearing a bulletproof vest, in the rear parking lot of the theater, and seized a handgun and rifle; another gun was found inside. The Denver Post reports the 24-year-old man made a statement about possible explosives in his home, leading police to evacuate his apartment building in north Aurora, part of the Denver Metropolitan Area. NBC News has identified the suspect as James Holmes, but there has been no official confirmation.
Witnesses told Denver's KUSA that the gunman entered the screening of "The Dark Knight Rises" at Century 16 Movie Theaters and threw two gas canisters — referred to as some kind of "smoke device" — onto the floor. However, no one initially reacted, believing the stunt was part of the premiere. "He looked so calm when he did it," one witness said. "It was, like, scary. He waited for both the bombs to explode before he did anything. Then, after both of them exploded, he began to shoot." There was confusion even after the assault began, as many thought the sounds of gunfire were coming from the film.
Although some initial news reports questioned whether the suspect was dressed as Bane, the villain played in the film by Tom Hardy, it appears that he was wearing an operational gas mask. A police spokesman confirmed to NBC's "Today" that the man had a gas mask in his possession when he was caught.
Police began receiving reports of gunshots at the theater shortly before 12:30 a.m., and by 1:15 a.m. had alerted area hospitals to prepare for a mass casualty incident. Officers ran into the building, yelling for everyone to leave. Some officers were seen carrying, or dragging, out the bodies of the wounded.
The victims ranged in age from infants to adults. KUSA confirmed that University Hospital was treating a 3-month-old baby, while officials at Children's Memorial Hospital told the Post they were treating six victims, aged 6 to 31. One witness saw a police officer carrying a wounded girl as young as 9 out of the theater, saying that she appeared to have been shot in the stomach.
President Obama, awakened early this morning by his national security adviser and informed of the shootings, released the following statement: "Michelle and I are shocked and saddened by the horrific and tragic shooting in Colorado. Federal and local law enforcement are still responding, and my Administration will do everything that we can to support the people of Aurora in this extraordinarily difficult time. We are committed to bringing whoever was responsible to justice, ensuring the safety of our people, and caring for those who have been wounded. As we do when confronted by moments of darkness and challenge, we must now come together as one American family. All of us must have the people of Aurora in our thoughts and prayers as they confront the loss of family, friends, and neighbors, and we must stand together with them in the challenging hours and days to come."
5:46 AM PST: Warner Bros. has released the following statement.
"Warner Bros. is deeply saddened to learn about this shocking incident. We extend our sincere sympathies to the families and loved ones of the victims at this tragic time."
6:59 AM PST: Warner Bros. has cancelled its planned red carpet premiere for "The Dark Knight Rises" in Paris, along with scheduled interviews with director Christopher Nolan and the film's cast, in light of this morning's shooting. The studio has not yet commented on whether or not the premiere or interviews will be rescheduled.
8:09 AM PST: According to The Hollywood Reporter, the New York Police Department will provide increased security for theaters screening "Dark Knight Rises" this weekend. Police Commissioner Ray Kelly frames the response as "a precaution against copycats and to raise the comfort levels among movie patrons in the wake of the horrendous shooting in Colorado."
Meanwhile, NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg has called on President Obama and his Republican challenger Mitt Romney to "stand up and tell [the country] what they are going to do about it," referring to the president's earlier statement. "Everybody always says, 'Isn't it tragic,' and you know, we look for was the guy, as you said, maybe trying to recreate Batman," Bloomberg said. "I mean, there are so many murders with guns every day, it's just got to stop. And instead of the two people – President Obama and Governor Romney – talking in broad things about they want to make the world a better place, okay, tell us how."
8:55 AM PST: Officers entering the apartment of shooting suspect James Holmes have encountered booby trapped bombs that Police Chief Dan Oats described as "pretty sophisticated" according The Denver Post. FBI agent Jim Yacone confirmed the traps, stating that bomb squads were working on "how to disarm the flammable or explosive material." Upon his arrest at the movie theater, Holmes told officers that his home contained explosives, leading police to use a police robot and camera attached to a pole to begin their search of his apartment.
12:14 PM PST: The University of Colorado has released the following photo of alleged gunman James Holmes.
12:32 PM PST: Holmes' family, who lives in San Diego, CA, have released the following statement through a spokesperson:
"Our hearts go out to those who were involved in this tragedy and to the families and friends of those involved," they said. "We ask that the media respect our privacy during this difficult time Our family is cooperating with authorities in both San Diego, California, and Aurora, Colorado. We are still trying to process this information and we appreciate that people will respect our privacy."
Stay with CBR throughout the day for more details as they become known.
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Thursday, 9 August 2012
A Notebook
There's a story he writes at one point:
'Lima - no money - wretched place. Called Irene with last funds - she is leaving me stranded in tele station while she straightens - her mind - ehhh - another goof
Got Cliff - if he fucks up - am indubitably shafted.
My timing is off as usual - didn't call Steve - will try - Mon. No go. Cliff didn't get money off am Shafted'.
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Only two simple steps are required to properly maintain a swimming pool, and keep pool water safe for swimmers. These two important steps are circulation and sanitation. Circulation is easily achieved through the use of one of the many pool filter systems on the market today. Sanitizing swimming pool water and properly maintaining the pool water chemistry can be more difficult. Every swimming pool is a little different and there is no owner's manual with all of the answers to the many problems pool owners might run into. Armed with a basic understanding of pool chemistry and how pool chemicals work, any homeowner can maintain their own backyard swimming pool with the same results as the high priced professionals.
The most common method of sanitizing swimming pool water is through the use of the chemical chlorine. Chlorine is dissolved into your swimming pool water and combines with bacteria and other organics in the water on a molecular, level to kill these harmful contaminants. Once chlorine "combines" with the bacteria and organics in the swimming pool water, the chlorine becomes inactive and no longer work to sanitize your pool. The combined chlorine and organic contaminants are burned off by a weekly "shock treatment", and removed from the water by the pool filter system.
Which type of chlorine should I use?
There seems to be many types of chlorine on the market, and each pool supply company works hard to make their chlorine product seem new and different. Chlorine is available in 3" tablets, 1" tablets, sticks and in a granular form. Upon inspecting the labels and comparing of all of the different brands of chlorine, you will see that the active ingredient is exactly the same in all of them. The active ingredient in 3" tablets, 1" tablets & sticks is called "Trichlor" (or Trichloro-S-Triazinetrione), and the active ingredient in granular chlorine is called "Dichlor" (or Sodium Dichloro-S-Triazinetrione). You will find a very wide range of prices for chlorine, and the only real difference you may find between the many brands of chlorine is the concentration of the active ingredients. You should look for a concentration of 99.5% Sodium Dichloro-S-Triazinetrione in granular chlorine, and a concentration of 99% Trichloro-S-Triazinetrione in chlorine tablets or sticks.
The type of chlorine you select depends upon your application, your preferences or your pool maintenance habits. The most common (and therefore the least expensive) form of chlorine is 3" tablets. 3" tablets are slow dissolving, which requires less maintenance. You can fill a floating chlorine feeder or automatic chlorine feeder with large amounts of slow dissolving 3" chlorine tablets, and if the feeder is adjusted properly, you may not have to worry about your chlorine level for a week or more. Water testing should always be performed at least two times per week to ensure proper water balance.
Another form of chlorine is chlorine sticks. Chlorine sticks are larger and dissolve even slower than 3" chlorine tablets, but are not as popular. 1" chlorine tablets dissolve more quickly than 3 inch chlorine tablets or chlorine sticks, and are better suited to above ground swimming pools, smaller in ground swimming pools or spas. Granular chlorine works just as well as the tablets and sticks mentioned above, however granular chlorine must be pre-dissolved in a bucket of water before adding to a swimming pool. Granular chlorine must be pre-dissolved and added to the swimming pool water almost every day. This allows very precise control over the chlorine level of the swimming pool, but requires daily testing and addition of the chemical.
Floating chlorine feeders and automatic chemical feeders are available from any pool supply distributor, to automatically dissolve 1 inch chlorine tablets, 3 inch chlorine tablets or chlorine sticks into your pool water. Automatic chlorine feeders are a great help to properly maintaining your swimming pool. Chemical feeders slowly meter out precise amounts of chlorine into your pool water automatically, and offer very precise control over the amount of chlorine being added to the swimming pool. You should never simply dump chlorine tablets or chlorine sticks into your swimming pool, or place chlorine tablets or chlorine sticks in the skimmer basket of your swimming pool. If a chlorine tablet is dissolving in your skimmer basket, all of the water passing through your pool plumbing and circulation system carries a high level of chlorine. This high concentration of chlorine slowly eats at the inside of the circulation system, and causes premature failure of your pool pump and pool filter components.
What is "Bromine"? Sounds like heartburn medicine!
No, not quite silly girl! Bromine is an alternative to chlorine used to sanitize swimming pools. The chemical bromine is very similar to pool chlorine in the way that bromine kills bacteria and harmful contaminants, but the two pool chemicals react in different ways. Bromine is most commonly used to sanitize spas/hot tubs because it is more stable than chlorine in the warmer spa water temperatures, and because of the lack of chemical odor in the water. The chemical bromine is preferred by many pool and spa owners because it causes less irritation of the skin and eyes. Because bromine is so stable, it can be harder to wash the chemical smell from your skin after bathing in a pool or spa that uses bromine. Bromine is available in tablet form and can be added to pool water using a chemical feeder to dissolve the tablets.
The difference between chlorine and bromine is that once chlorine combines with bacteria or harmful organics to kill them, most of the chlorine is used up and will no longer work to sanitize your swimming pool. This "combined chlorine" will be burned off by the next shock treatment and removed from the pool water by the filter. When bromine combines with bacteria in pool water, the bromine is still active but combined with the bacteria and organic matter to neutralize these harmful contaminants. When you shock a bromine pool the shock treatment only burns off the harmful contaminants, and leaves a good portion of the bromine behind in the pool water. The bromine left behind is available to sanitize the pool again. The result is that the volume of bromine tablets needed to sanitize a swimming pool is noticeably less than the volume of chlorine needed to do the same job.
There definite advantages and disadvantages to using bromine in a swimming pool. Bromine is considered better by some pool owners because bromine is usually much less irritating to the skin and eyes. Many pool owners with naturally sensitive skin prefer bromine. However bromine is chlorine-based, and it will not help people who are allergic to chlorine. The disadvantage to bromine is that the chemical costs a good deal more per pound than chlorine.


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Well, you have a few options and most have been posted already. In your situation this is what I would do:
I would either hold a meeting and discuss dress code, store and bathroom cleanliness and say it has gotten laxed and you need to remind them or if you don't feel comfortable doing that then you could say a few customers have not necessarily complained but have made comments about personal hygiene of employees.
What I thing is the most appropriate but you probably won't want to hear it is to address her in private but do it in a positive way and something from your heart since you obviously want to help this girl but you aren't helping her if you don't say something. You could say...'G, I'm really not sure how to address this issue since I've never had to deal with it before and I really, really like you and you remind me so much of myself and I know it's hard when people don't give you a chance and I can see potential in you. Having said that, in order to be a successful sales or any kind of associate, you need to look the part to a degree. I would like to ask if you could make sure you are using good hygiene since you are the face of my store. Things like bathing, hair and personal etiquette (burping) are all a part of the professional world that people come to expect a certain level of. Maybe since you've only had cleaning jobs or jobs where you didn't have to work with the public, you've never had to consider this but I feel I must address this issue.
Something like that ..otherwise what is going to happen is it is going to fester inside you and you will either fire her or explode when you can't take it anymore. There is no reason why someone who had the desire and skills necessary to open her own business and get it to the point of hiring employees due to business growth can't address her employees to make it better for all. You can do it and maybe, just maybe your husband is right and this is one more way you can grow in professionalism as a small business owner. After all, would you want to jeapordize what you've worked so hard over one young girl's hygiene?
Congrats on your success!
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Originally posted by schuyler
Well, to put it bluntly, you screwed up by putting your personal feelings before an objective assessment. I agree with several others that you have to fix this thing now, today. Talk to her and tell her the expectations. You're not the Mommy here; you're the boss. Act like it.
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Maybe she read this thread???
Originally posted by bluemirage5
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I would'nt ask the hubby to sit in with her because the issue for now is personal hygiene and that would be too confronting and pose problems.
Originally posted by Sahabi
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GypsK, it's pretty interesting that the issue was corrected right as you were about to address it! Looks like something saved you from an uncomfortable encounter!
From reading this thread, I see that you have a wonderful heart. I wish I, and others, to have as much compassion as you. May Peace be upon you.


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"Granted, the text is now publicly available, but we are given merely sixty days to fully comprehend over 6,350 pages of legal and trade jargon," said the Member of Parliament for Lembah Pantai, Nurul Izzah Anwar.
Actually, because of the controversy surrounding this matter, the government has decided to allow the TPP to be debated in Parliament even though free trade agreements do not require parliamentary scrutiny or approval but merely need the cabinet's approval.
The opposition's complaint is that 60 days is not enough time to understand the TPP and that more time is required. Actually, 60 days to study the TPP to prepare for the two-day debate that starts tomorrow should be enough time if done on a systematic and focused basis.
In the UK, debating the TPP would have been the Shadow Trade Minister's job. The Shadow Minister would have sat down with his team to go through the TPP and then prepare their questions, comments, suggestions, objections, etc., to be debated in Parliament.
The Shadow Minister would have found 60 days for preparation and two days for debates sufficient enough to get the job done. Unfortunately, Malaysia does not have Shadow Cabinet or a Shadow Trade Minister. And this is the main problem here. And because of that the opposition is quite lost as to what to do.
Let us a have a good and healthy debate in Parliament. The government will explain why the TPP is good for the country while the opposition can explain why it disagrees. Finally, in the spirit of a parliamentary democracy, a vote will be taken and the majority will rule.
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One of the biggest buzzwords in gaming (an industry that has a lot of buzzwords by the way) is millennial. Attend any gaming conference and you'll find several panels focusing on attracting this elusive demographic, and companies showing off their latest efforts, guaranteed to disrupt (another gaming buzzword) the industry and pull in high-value millennials.
Skill-based gaming is currently being billed as the big thing in the gaming universe; the holy grail that will bring finally appeal to the ultra-discerning millennials, capable of driving them to casinos in droves.
I'm not sold.
Not only am I not sold on the new breed of skill-based games being anything more than a flash in the pan, I find the whole "project millennial" to be an exercise in futility. A time and money sink that is keeping the gaming industry from innovating on other fronts as they focus on millennials.
As I've stated in the past, gaming's inability to appeal to millennials has nothing to do with them being millennials, and everything to do with age. The way you make gambling appeal to millennials is simple: You wait. You wait until they're older and have disposable income.
We should think of gambling like golf, as a person ages they are more likely to gravitate towards the less physical, and more costly, sport. Trying to make golf more appealing to a 20 year-old does nothing to remove the cost of the game or its perception. The same holds true with gambling.
The 4 gaming age brackets
This is obviously not the answer gaming wants to hear, but it's simply the truth of the matter; as people get older a casino simply becomes a more realistic entertainment option, replacing nightclubs, house parties, beaches, and participating in sports.
The good news is, even millennials will grow older. That's the thing with generations, they grow out of age brackets, but not out of their generational identity. I'm sure in 1990 the casino industry was wondering why they appealed to Baby Boomers, but Generation X'ers weren't showing up to their properties. Now they're just repeating the cycle, with Gen X'ers sliding into the Baby Boomer role and millennials into the spot vacated by Generation X.
When it comes to gaming, I don't feel demographics should be broken down into generational differences, but rather life milestones that will have a stronger correlation to the person's economic situation and changing tastes in entertainment.
So what are my gaming age brackets? There are only four of them:
- 21-28 year olds
- 29-39 year olds
- 40-64 year olds
- 65+
Obviously these ages are malleable and will have some overlap on the edges. And remember that these are people that might go to a casino or gamble online, the generalizations below are not meant to represent the full cross-section of the population at these ages.
You'll also notice, the older the demographic the more years we can lump together. For instance, when we're looking at gambling motivations, it's fine to lump 48 year-old Gen X'er in with 58 year-old Baby Boomer, and treat them all as a single demographic. But you would be foolish to do the same for a 22 year-old and a 32 year-old, even though they're both in the millennial generation. And this is why, when it comes to gambling, far from being bright lines, generational identities simply confuse things.
The younger you are the smaller your group
The biggest problem with lumping people of different ages into a single category is the same problem you see in children's sports.
Placing a single 11 year old in with eight and nine year olds would prove disastrous. The 11 year old, despite being just two years older, is going to dominate.
As you get older the physical advantages of this age difference means less and less, but even into your twenties and thirties, there is a large discrepancy between where people are in their lives. For instance, there is a monumental difference between an 18 year-old and a 24 year-old. One is relatively debt free and prepping for college, the other is two years removed from college, likely indebted, and just getting their feet wet in the work force.
In fact, there is a monumental difference between where most 21-year-olds and 24 year-olds are in life.
On the other hand, there is relatively little difference between a 28 year-old and a 31 year-old. And the differences between a 51 and a 54 year old are imperceptible.
A good example of this is the perception of time. For a 20 year old, a year represents 5% of their total life experience. for a 50 year old that same year is only 1% of their total life experience.
Because of this, when it comes to gaming, I see the different demographics not as fixed points on a calendar, but rather as a rolling period of x years, with the number of years in each grouping determined by age, and not an abstract generational identity.
A closer look at each age bracket
At 21-28 people are in debt from student loans, still pretty keen on partying, and still trying to find their way in life. Since they're unlikely to have much money, people in this age group aren't big gamblers, as they prefer their entertainment options to have fixed price points.
At 29-40 people are likely to be settled into a job, starting families, choosing restaurants and low-key bars over nightclubs, and for the first time in their lives, they probably have some disposable income. At 29-40 you still want to think you're the same as you were at 25, just with more responsibilities. So, on some level, entertainment options may still skew towards those of the younger demographic, but they'll be more varied as you try to keep one foot in both worlds. You still want to have fun when you go out for the night, but those opportunities are fewer and farther between and when you do you're more likely to be drinking a bottle of wine at a restaurant or having a Martini at a low-key bar, and not pounding Bud Lights under a strobe light with music so loud conversation is impossible.
From 41-64 people are likely getting comfortable in life. You probably have a decent amount of disposable income, and since you're now at a point in life where you know you can't party until 3 AM, or spend two hours on a basketball court without a bottle of Advil and an ice bucket on hand, your entertainment options have fully shifted to things like golf, gaming, and so on.
65+ – at this point you're dealing with people who are at retirement age, and looking for time sinks, likely continuing on with whatever pastimes they grew fond of in their forties and fifties.
If you want millennials to visit your casino you need to present them with nightlife options, and don't expect them to do much gambling, even if you line your causeway with skill-based games.


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Everything old is certainly not historic ! It's time to move on, the building in question is a money pit and the Archdiocese of N.O. recoginizes this. The building was in a state of disrepair before August 29th 2005, with millions of dollars needed in basic upkeep and repair.
While the building is certainly unique, it has outlived it's function. The Archdiocese of N.O. has already decided that the building that once housed the SFC Church is not practical to restore or keep as it once was. It was the Archdiocese that offered the property to Holy Cross to hopefully return the property to commerce and establish a presence in the community, A presence that I believe is to include a Church for the neighborhood and the school to worship in , albeit on a smaller scale. The community needs this project to spur revitalization and return life to the area. What better way to attract people to an area than to offer a QUALITY school in which to educate their children. The revialization needs to start with a project the enhances the quality of life for the area. Holy Cross School is such a project! For those that cry that the children attending the school will only be there during the day, leaving at the end of the day to return to the communities that they came from are short sighted. It is those students who will start the movement back into that area. It is easy to envison a thriving community with Holy Cross as the hub, just as it was was 30 or 40 years ago with St. Francis Cabrini. The area needs Holy Cross just as much as Holy Cross needs the property. Holy Cross is willing to invest it's time and money into creating a state of the art complex where children are educated and the community can come to worship. It will become a becon, welcoming all who want to surround themselves in the Holy Cross mission, and it will serve as a catalyst for further community development. Tear the building down and allow the community to right itself and pull itself out of the dispair (and disrepair) that is abundant in that area. Holy Cross needs FEMA's help to secure this mission.
Further, to require that the building remain or forego FEMA's help, may be the deal breaker to the entire project. If that happens, then what is to become of the area? There would not be a Holy Cross School built on the property, the Archdiocese of N.O. will have a building that they don't want and in all likelyhood would not put any money into beyond fencing the property off, and they would be hard pressed to find another similar situated buyer for that property. Without the Holy Cross purchase, that property may remain dormant for years to come. I don't think anyone feels that the area is best served by allowing a building to remain that would fall in further disrepair. The time is now to reclaim the area while it is still viable.


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Amanda, a 22-year-old from Staten Island, won't share her last name for fear her beloved companion will be taken away from her. For the past year and a half, she's shared her house with a 42-pound miniature American potbelly pig, even though it's against the law to have a pig in the city.
"My fiancé has really bad asthma, so she's the perfect pet," she says of her porker, Annabelle. "Her skin can get dry, but [there is] no shedding, no smell, not a lot of maintenance to her."
Amanda is a member of a group of New Yorkers who have chosen to live the clandestine life of a city pig owner. Fourteen years ago, in response to pigs being bred as pets, officials made an amendment to the health code that prohibits pet porkers in the city.
"Pigs can present a public health risk, as they cannot be vaccinated for rabies and can become aggressive as they grow," says a Health Department spokesperson.
The law hasn't stopped many hog-owning city dwellers who insist the animals make great pets. "My pig's affectionate and the most loving animal I've ever met," says a 20-something asthmatic man from Manhattan who declined to give his name for fear his 5-month-old Juliana pig would get in trouble with the law. "I'm afraid that if the authorities were to find out I have a pig, they would take her away from me," he says. "The law is ridiculous."
Increasingly, the city's swine owners and their supporters aren't just ignoring the ban and living in fear, they're fighting it.
State Sen. Tony Avella (D-Queens) has been on a crusade to make pet pigs legal. "I don't want people to have to pay these fines," says Avella, who has taken up oinkers as a cause because they are popular pets in his borough. "I have seen a number of families with them," he notes.
He recently pleaded his case to Health Department Commissioner Thomas Farley, who has agreed to continue the conversation. Avella may introduce legislation that could overturn the law. While there's a "common conception that [pigs are] not smart and they're dirty," Avella says, "it's really the opposite."
Fighting alongside with him is Danielle Adornetto, 32, of Pelham Bay, The Bronx. An educational director at a preschool, Adornetto was forced to give up her 90-pound potbelly pig, Eugene, whom she'd gotten for her young charges to play with. "Pigs are perfect for children," she insists. "He was part of the community."
Danielle Forgione, 33, a mother of six living in Whitestone, Queens, is in the midst of a battle with her co-op over her pet pig, Petey. Forgione has received two notices from the Health Department this year, and must remove Petey, her 11-month-old mini Juliana pig, by July, or she will face eviction.
"My kids love him. He's never been aggressive. He's not in a kennel or a cage; he's with my kids all day," says the homemaker. A
change.org petition to overturn the law highlights Petey's story and has garnered nearly 1,500 signatures.
Most pet pigs are Vietnamese potbelly pigs, which were originally brought into the country in the early 1980s for use as pets. They can grow to be 100 to 200 pounds. Juliana pigs are also popular pets and are smaller, averaging 20 to 50 pounds. The pig life span is 15 years, similar to a dog or cat, and it can be trained to use a litter box and perform tricks. Owners note that pigs are cuddly and hypoallergenic.
Still, city officials aren't the only ones who say they're not suitable companions for city dwellers. "Pigs are not good pets for apartments," argues veterinarian Alex Wilson of the Center for Avian and Exotic Medicine. She says that they're not 100 percent allergy-free, and pig owners must take special precautions, or "they'll dig up the floor, they'll eat your furniture."
They're also not all that low-maintenance, Wilson says. She notes that proper pet pig care includes regularly bathing them and trimming their hooves, and that they should be spayed or neutered, as un-neutered males can give off a strong odor when mature. Pigs should visit the vet annually for proper vaccinations and fecal testing. Because they don't sweat, they need air conditioning and access to water during New York City summers.
Emma Blasi, 33, a tattoo artist living in Poughkeepsie, doesn't agree with Wilson. She says her 2-year old, 35-pound mini-micro pig, Snots, is a wonderful companion, and she totes her oinker with her to her boyfriend's house in College Point, Queens, every weekend, despite the city ban. "He's improved my health, my attitude and my confidence," she enthuses. "I haven't had a bad day since I've had Snots."


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It is a beautiful town. It offers unparalleled views and access to the internationally renowned slopes. The ski trails start at 8,750 feet and can go up to 13,320 feet. There are good restaurants. There is a mountain village as well. Every weekend, festivals take place.
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The Top 10 DTC Ads of 2016
Mary Skoyles, president and director of media at Medical Media Services, has been leading the media charge for pharma companies for nearly four decades. So when she gives her big-picture assessment of DTC on TV in early 2017, she does so with a tried-and-true career's worth of context.
Read the 2017 DTC Report: Patients are taking on DTC ads. How will drugmakers respond?
Her take on 2016's offerings? Pretty, pretty good. "A couple of years ago when we did this, I couldn't come up with 10. I did, but only because you wouldn't let me stop at six," she says with a laugh. "This year, I might have been able to go to 12 or 13. There's a lot of interesting work being done. There are more chances being taken."
Without further ado, here are Skoyles' picks for the Top 10 pharma DTC ads of 2016.
1. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention: Becky's Tip and Rebecca's Tip (unbranded)
I'm happy to report that I'm a former smoker. That said, quitting was the hardest thing I've ever done. So this series of smoking-cessation ads really grabbed me. The message it delivers — "you don't just compromise your health, you compromise your freedom as well" — is phenomenal. It's a different approach and it makes a lot of sense to me.
2. Gilead Sciences: Hepatitis C and Baby Boomers (unbranded)
This one really spoke to me. I never knew anything about hep C, much less about how baby boomers are particularly susceptible to it. Even when I looked it up online, I didn't feel I got a straight answer.
This one works because it's simple: It notes that many baby boomers might have hepatitis C, but not know it because it can stay in your system for years without any outward symptoms. Then the ad says, "Please ask your doctor to have your blood specifically checked for this if you're a baby boomer, because it's not part of a regular blood test," but does it in a way that doesn't make you terrified.
The outdoor images really help with the tone. I wasn't sure about Gilead's I'm Ready ads from last year, but this one feels different. It connects.
3. Allergan/Viberzi: The Big Meeting and Abdominal Pain
What can I say? I love Irritabelle. She's really appealing, even as she's portraying something that's totally not, which is an irritable bowel. What the Viberzi team has done really well is find a bunch of widely varying scenarios for the character, which has kept her fresh — even funny. This campaign could go on for a long time if they keep coming up with new situations.
4. Allergan/Botox: Refuse to Lie Down and Frustrated
There's a neat visual trick here: The patient looks as if she's on the bed, but she's really standing up. It changes your orientation, in a good way, and reinforces the message that you can do something about migraines.
Whoever's making the Botox ads is having a really good run. I also thought the one about overactive bladder, with the woman at the airport shown with a real sense of relief, worked well.
5. Astellas/Myrbetriq: Texting
This is another ad where the team got the character just right — that little bladder with big eyes comes off as almost a small child, always pulling the lady with an overactive bladder one way or another.
When she finally says, "Enough, we're going to the doctor," the surprised look on the bladder's face gets me. The messaging is fine and to the point. They've changed it over the course of the campaign, but not much. Smart call.
6. Novartis/Entresto: Tomorrow
How often does one of these pharma campaigns use music well? I know people are really split on this one, but it has an appeal and a positivity that hit me in the right place.
You have an older fellow singing "the sun will come out tomorrow," from Annie, a little longingly, then other people in the same age range chime in, singing the song while in more active situations. The one that really got me was when the grandfather sings it while holding his grandchild. The positivity — if you're experiencing a terrible problem like this, a positive attitude can only help. That's a good note to sound.
7 and 8. Merck/Keytruda: It's TRU: Sharon's Story, and Bristol-Myers Squibb/Opdivo: Most Prescribed Immunotherapy
I put these two together because they're similar in that they deliver very, very technical and detailed ad messages about non-small cell lung cancer. They hit some of the same notes — especially that these drugs are alternatives to chemotherapy, which beats cancer patients up.
They emphasize the message of living well. There's also an economy of language, which is really tough to accomplish when you're talking about such horrific conditions as this, and none of what I call the "fear factor." The Keytruda approach is a little more emotional — you have the patient and her family getting ready for a photo shoot. The Opdivo approach centers more on the brand name and awareness.
9. Amgen/Neulasta: Support at Home
This is really sensitively handled. It's about the day after chemotherapy and the device and drug that make it so you don't have to go back to the doctor for another shot.
It shows how home comforts — the husband pushing hair away from his wife's eyes, the walk outside with the dog — are so important and relieving. My heart goes out to the poor woman. She looks as if she's been put through the ringer.
10. AstraZeneca/Movantik: Frank's Moment
The current featured person is a construction worker, but it's interesting how they've varied characters over the course of the campaign. That's a really good idea.
I don't necessarily relate to the person in this one, but by changing the people, they've kept the basic premise fresh. It's almost as if each ad is another chapter in the same book. That kind of continuity is something you rarely get in pharma.


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Smallholder farmers produce most of the world´s largest agro-commodity crops but they are often trapped in a vicious cycle that holds them back from earning a decent income.
Their farms tend to be very small and their farming practices ineffective. Too often they lack the means to invest in much needed infrastructure - like young trees, equipment to treat water and storage - or in new skills.
As farmers often have no savings and do not qualify for credit, improvements are difficult to implement. This hinders them from shifting to more sustainable food production practices.
By involving commercial banks, financial institutions, SMEs, rural credit and saving cooperatives within National Commodity Platforms, we ensure stakeholders take actions to support producers' access to finance so that they can invest in their farms. We also collaborate with the Central American Markets for Biodiversity (CAMBio).
These institutions provide funding to micro, small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that integrate the protection of environment and conservation of biodiversity in their business, products and services.
In addition, we facilitate connection with Payment for Ecosystem Services schemes that provide economic incentives to producers for sustainable farming. In this context our collaboration with the UN-REDD Programme is crucial in the preparation work to connect farmers with REDD+ payments.


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Because the cost of manufacturing a trailer home is low, the savings are passed on to the eventual buyer. As of 2015, the price to purchase a new mobile home can start as low as $20,000, enabling many people to become homeowners who may otherwise may not have been able to afford it. In addition, these types of home are designed with low-maintenance in mind. Some of the modern models of trailer homes are also designed to mimic the look of traditionally built houses.
Trailer homes are portable. With the assistance of a moving company, a trailer home can be moved to a new location with ease. If a person is unhappy with the community in which they choose to live, they do not have to sell their home and move. Unlike a brick-and-mortar home, a trailer home can be moved to a new lot, or to a new town or community, when the existing lot lease expires.Learn more about Real Estate


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Does this mean a Fiesta RS is coming? Make it so, Ford!
The car that's tasked with saving Lincoln is here, and it's striking in person.
And the beak is finally gone!
This, we hope, is the car that will make Lincoln cool again.
Make the Titan XD Warrior, Nissan. You know you want to.
The next-generation 2017 Wrangler will finally, finally include a pickup truck variant, Fiat Chrysler CEO Sergio Marchionne confirms.
Boxy and unfussy, like a good off-roader.
Cadillac's head of engineering tells R&T a small sport sedan could be in the works. And we want to drive it.
Liftback fans, rejoice!
According to Fiat Chrysler CEO, Sergio Marchionne, a new Viper isn't completely out of the question. Just don't expect it anytime soon.
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Inspired by the wild Lexus LF-LC concept, this power coupe packs the naturally aspirated V8 from the RC F.
This is the Fusion you've been waiting for.
Still based on the Honda Pilot, but now with a more truck-like appearance
Audi continues the Allroad tradition of jacking up an A4 Avant and adding body cladding.
Chevy says the all-electric hatchback will do 0-60 in less than seven seconds, thanks to 266 lb-ft of torque.
Mercedes flexes its engineering muscles big time on the all-new E-Class.
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The search for a substance that would let a patient slip into merciful oblivion during surgery has been one of mankind's goals for centuries. In North America, we can thank a dentist, Horace Wells of Connecticut, for the development of nitrous oxide as a form of dental anesthesia.
During the early 1840s, Dr. Horace Wells was looking for ways to make his patients more comfortable during procedures. While watching a demonstration of a popular intoxicant, a drug called "laughing gas," Dr. Wells saw the possibility of helping his patients. The next day, he had one of his own teeth pulled while he inhaled this new mixture. The operation was a success, and Wells began using "laughing gas" in his practice.
When we elect to use nitrous oxide or "laughing gas" (an odorless gas administered through a mask), it produces a form of conscious relaxation. Although this method is not used in place of a local anesthetic injection, it does raise the threshold of pain, making dental procedures more relaxed and comfortable.
Modern dentistry has a lot to offer patients in order to assure a virtually painless treatment session, and that's how we would like you to feel when you visit our office.
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Our entire team is committed to combating the dental fears that come to so many patients. You're not alone! And we have so many ways of making your experience a positive one.
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If you're extremely fearful, we can offer temporary sedation via "laughing gas" (nitrous oxide), during your appointment. It's one of the safest ways available to keep you serene in the chair. Best of all, you're awake—normal—once the gas is shut off. You can even drive yourself home from the appointment!


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Haifa is situated on Mt. Carmel and its history is relatively brief. However, based on the Bible Elijah the Prophet was active in the Mt. Carmel area, where he fought the deities of Baal and escaped King Ahab and his wife Jezebel. For this reason, Haifa became a center of a number of religions including the Bahai faith, the Druze, the Ahmediyya and the Carmelite monks.
Our tour of Haifa will begin at the observation point at the Louis Promenade, overlooking the city and the port. We will tour the spectacular Bahai Gardens and visit the Stella Maris Church and Monastery.
Acre (Acco), unlike Haifa has a history that spans several thousand years as an important port city. The periods which left the most important marks on the city are the Crusader and Ottoman eras. In excavations which were conducted and are still being conducted a whole Crusader city was discovered. Fortresses, halls, partial barriers, churches, tunnels and even public bathrooms were all found here.
The tour will take us through the Crusader city. We will visit the Knights Halls, the food courts, the public bathrooms and hidden tunnels. On the way back we will visit sites from the Turkish (Ottoman) era; the Al Gazer Mosque, Chan El Umdan (Inn of the Columns) and the markets. Jewish history is also represented in ancient Acco – with (the still active) synagogue of Rabbi Chaim Luzzatto (the Ramchal), which dates to the 18th century.