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6 Ways to Heat the Home
Natural Gas Natural gas, like oil and coal, is a fossil fuel. It is formed when organic matter (like the remains of plants and animals) gets compressed under the earth over a long period of time. Homes that are heated with natural gas are connected to a "main," a...
Choosing a Sprinkler System for Your Lawn
If you think you've had it with hauling hoses to cope with drought, maybe you think it's time to consider a sprinkler system.
Continuous Bloom of Perennials
The secret is they don't. There is this myth about perennials returning each year and producing a sequence of bloom that continues all season long. Well, it's just not so.
Countertop Options
With hundreds of options for countertops and kitchen surfaces, it's best to narrow the scope by deciding how long the counter should last, how durable it will be, the difficulty of installation and how much you want to spend.
De-Icing Salts for Slippery Walks
When traveling down an icy path, it helps to know all the alternatives to prevent slipping, sliding, and accidents.
Dividing Perennials in Late Summer
If you're tired of paying big bucks for small pots of perennials of dubious hardiness, look around your garden (while you're lying in the summer hammock) and choose the flowers that perform best for you.
Encapsulating Lead-Based Paint
Lead-based paint is a serious health risk in older homes. Today, new products are available that may save the time and expense of lead removal procedures.
Energy-Efficient Windbreaks
Smart landscaping that saves energy and dollars.
EnergyWise House: Elements of an Energy-Efficient House
Designing and building an energy-efficient home that conforms to the many considerations faced by home builders can be a challenge. However, any house style can be made to require relatively minimal amounts of energy to heat and cool and be comfortable and healthy.
EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Air Conditioning
Many people buy or use air conditioners without understanding their designs, components, and operating principles. Proper sizing, selection, installation, maintenance, and correct use are keys to cost-effective operation and lower overall costs.
EnergyWise House: Energy-Efficient Appliances
Appliances account for about 20 percent of your household's energy consumption, with refrigerators and clothes dryers at the top of the consumption list.
EnergyWise House: Maintaining Existing Air Conditioners
Older air conditioners may still be able to offer years of relatively efficient use. However, making your older air conditioner last requires you to perform proper operation and maintenance.
EnergyWise House: Using Plants for Sun Control
Landscaping is a critical element in building an energy efficient home. A few simple strategies can add up to big savings on your monthly electric bill.
EPA Pressures the Wood-Preservative Industry to Change
With an EPA ban on CCA-treated wood going into effect, are decks going to crumble, picnic tables disintegrate, and play sets collapse? Not likely. Learn what will replace it and how to deal with existing structures made from pressure-treated lumber.
Oriental Carpet Maintenance
Just as there is much confusion about the different categories of oriental carpets, there is also much confusion about the type of maintenance these rugs require.
Bringing Outdoor Plants inside for Winter
As the glorious palette of fall unfolds and fades in the northern parts of the country, can Jack Frost be far behind?
Beware of Invasive Vines
If you have bare ground but don't want more lawn, evergreen ground covers are very good.
A Panelized Home: All Decked Out
With beautiful ocean views to enjoy year-round, creating outdoor living spaces was part of the plan from day one.
A Panelized Home: Beginning the Finish
Throughout this project one recurring theme constantly re-emerges—hire the right people and take the time to do it right.
A Panelized Home: Closing the Envelope
With the foundation in place, the trucks bring in the house sections for assembly.
A Panelized Home: Creating the Lighting Plan
The proper lighting and the ability to control each layer of light is the key to composing a stunning visual environment.
A Panelized Home: Preparing the Foundation
A solid foundation is more than a footprint. That's why the Hammonds took the time to work through the design details before deciding on a shallow basement for their seashore home.
A Panelized Home: Securing Permits
Oceanfront property, while desirable, creates many hurdles before groundbreaking can begin.
A Panelized Home: Tips for a Deck Project
Building a deck can add beauty and value to any home. Here, some advice before you get started.
A Panelized Home: When Weather Strikes
Foul weather hits the site before the roof is finished, forcing some fast-paced work to seal out the elements so interior work can continue.
Adding Tile Accents
Preparation, planning and a few tricks of the trade make easy work of installing decorative tiles.
An Illusion of Neatness: Garden Cleanliness
Some people's gardens always look as though they were momentarily expecting Architectural Digest's photographer. Others look as though they've been stirred up with a giant spoon and never tidied up.
Backup Power
Brownouts and blackouts cut your home's crucial electrical supply. Backup power systems keep the furnace warm, the refrigerator cool, and your home's security system online.
Beware of Birdseed
Birdseed carries the eggs of meal moths. In hot weather these varmints hatch, eat starch, then pupate and turn into small tan moths with black markings.
Evergreen Groundcovers
These useful plants can cover a bare spot and save you some raking.


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From the Envy brand to its latest ZBook line, HP has brought a number of interesting computers to the market in the last several years. But none might be more important to appeasing us pros than putting professional-level storage in a portable, convertible, touchscreen experience. Meet the ZBook x2.
The ZBook x2 looks incredible. I'm a Mac guy, but even I can appreciate some of HP's latest designs that break the mold a bit. More aggressive than the design of the MacBook Pro, but nowhere near the ridiculous levels of Alienware's gaming aggression, the x2 strikes a great balance design-wise with its chiseled edges contributing to a contemporary look.
The ZBook x2, however, is not a traditional laptop in several senses. Most notably, it houses all of its computing power (including battery, I/O — everything) in its screen and relies on a snap-in docking system to connect an ultra-thin, somewhat soft keyboard that feels almost more like a folio-style cover for the tablet. This means you don't have to have the keyboard attached to have access to everything you might ever need in terms of ports, power, and performance.
However, a kickstand on the back of the display is necessary because the keyboard attaches through a mechanism in a hinge-less design. Without a hinge (think iPad with a folio cover), you can't stand up the ZBook X2 on a table without its heavy top screen leaning back on its popped-out hinge. And this is where we perhaps get a bit into the ideology behind Apple's refusal to do a touchscreen Mac. That's a decision I still disagree with, as users should still have the choice, but you do start to see the point in some contradictions.
On a table, this setup is fine, but the flexibility in the connection between the keyboard and tablet pieces and the fact that it has to lean back on a thin (but sturdy) stand means that you really can't work too comfortably with this on your lap. So truly, it can't really be considered a laptop. Instead, a desktop-class tablet might be a better description. Additionally, the depth it takes up on the table because of this makes it near-impossible to use in a laptop configuration on a plane, as it's just too long on the tray table. Of course, HP is counting on you using this in a tablet mode 90 percent of the time. So maybe that's fair; but then (to continue being fair) it's a darn heavy tablet with all that stuff in it, which is something to consider.
While the design is limiting in some ways, it's in the performance and tablet capability in it all where things get interesting. With up to 32 GB RAM, the x2 beats out computers like the MacBook Pro in the one way professionals are really picky about. That memory makes a big difference for many professionals shooting on higher-end equipment, even if it eats up battery life. Another item not seen often in tablets would be 2 GB of dedicated graphics with the NVIDIA Quadro M620, which sits alongside a quad-core Intel Core i7 8650. And the anti-glare 14-inch display looks absolutely stunning with its 4K resolution.
In real-world terms, I ran a Lightroom export of 249 JPEGs in eight minutes on this computer and in 7 min. 20 sec. on my fully loaded 2015 15" Retina MacBook Pro. The HP had a fresh install of everything on it, while my MacBook Pro is my working computer. But even then, Lightroom doesn't exactly run the same between both operating systems. The way I see it, this is on-par performance that's relatively impressive for anything of this form-factor.
With the battery-less pen and dedicated, user-programmable buttons on each side of the screen, designers, Photoshop experts, and artists can certainly take great advantage of the touch experience, which is superb. And that's exactly where this shines.
Traditionally, you'd have to sacrifice a lot on power (and/or software) to get a touch experience in one device. You could always bring the tablet along, but I think we're all a bit tired of that. The actual pen-to-surface experience was so good, I didn't want to let go. But I did find it mildly frustrating that I would often accidentally engage the customizable buttons on either side of the screen when simply handling or moving around the device. However, I'm sure this is something I would get used to with time. One other aspect I didn't love: if you're going to make a tablet the highlight experience of a product, include a spot to hold the pen. This is something I'm not sure I can get over mentally. It's such a small thing; and yes, it wastes internal space. But I almost lost this pen three times during this review alone. Thankfully, they aren't too expensive. But I think there should have been a smarter way to incorporate it into or alongside the x2's body.
A quick note on battery life: everyone makes all kinds of promises on battery life. They always have. I have no idea where Apple, HP, Dell, Microsoft — any of them — get there battery numbers. I don't know about you, but I've never gotten 10 hours out of a laptop battery in my life. Sure, I'm running Box, Google Drive, and CrashPlan continuously in the background, Time Machine is busy taking snapshots, I have a hundred Safari tabs open, and then use Lightroom and Photoshop occasionally in bursts. But even when just watching a Netflix movie, I only get about four hours out of my MacBook Pro. Suffice it to say the x2 is no different, but that's fine. The way I see it, with everything we run, four hours of show-watching and one to two hours of solid high-output processing operations is the way it is for everyone. And the x2 does that fine.
What I Liked
- Incredible touch experience as good as a Wacom, but with the added benefit of a full operating system
- Excellent mobile performance (as good as any other high-end laptop)
- Plenty of I/O including all the USB types you actually care about and an SD card slot
- The screen really does look incredible (I forgot how nice it was to have anti-glare, too)
- Customizable buttons similar to a Wacom tablet on either side of the screen are a pro designer's dream
- Everything else about the way this works is great — keyboard is thin, but provides a great typing experience, etc.
What I Didn't Like
- A bit pricey even given the performance level
- Laptop configuration not the most comfortable/flexible
- No way to hold pen with computer body
- Charging cable and adapter are huge (silly gripe, but still something I don't understand the necessity of)
- Semi-odd performance configurations: most are dual-core, but the quad-core runs at 1.8 GhZ (so you better really need the multiple cores for whatever you're running if you go this route) and only comes with a maximum 512 GB SSD (up to 1 TB for the dual-core models) — however, it performed very well in all tests we ran
Overall Impressions
Overall, the aesthetic design, performance, and touch experience of HP's ZBook x2 left nothing to be desired. It really is a great experience. However, for me, I simply can't say it would be worth it, as I just don't use touch enough. I could see how a designer, artist, or photographer that does intensive multimedia digital manipulation (à la Jeremy Cowart) would thank HP forever for giving them a product with this power and this great of a touch experience. But for someone that just edits photos or video and for whom touch is only occasionally necessary, giving up the lap-work or tray-table-work experience isn't worth it to me, personally. Add to that the $3,500 price tag for a 1.8 GHz quad-core computer with 512 GB of storage, but otherwise fully loaded, and you really have to need that touchscreen.
At the end of the day, we need what we need; and even a little extra money shouldn't stop us from making a switch that helps us be more productive. But that increased productivity has to be there for you if you're going to do it. If not, it might be worth checking out other options in HP's ZBook lineup.
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Permanent access for accessing and inspecting concrete enclosures at nuclear power plants.
To develop a permanent suspended platform 3 metres long with capacity for two people or 300 kg and full fairing.
Platform suspended from a motorised cross travel carriage controlled from the platform.
The cross travel carriage runs on two rails on the periphery of the concrete enclosure.
A permanent platform with a capacity of 300 kg and a motorised cross travel carriage on two circular rails.
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Ignorant Freedom
My Solitude
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I am not kneeing.
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Here's what's coming up on "Days of our Lives" the week of January 11 to 15, 2016:
Monday, January 11
Chad proposes to Abigail.
Tuesday, January 12
Steve is stunned when Ava reveals the story behind the mysterious baby pictures.
Wednesday, January 13
Eduardo gives John key information about his mother.
Thursday, January 14
Andre becomes suspicious of Hope.
Eric and Brady have an intense confrontation.
Friday, January 15
Hope debates making a risky move.
Jennifer tries to hide the pain she's suffering.


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You're definitely thinking outside the norm if you're planning on getting a guinea pig as a pet. The idea of taming a guinea pig won't be outside mainstream for long since many people are taking interest in fondling these cute furry little creatures.
People keep them for a number of reasons. While it's not much difficult to find out why they're gaining so much popularity, a list of pros and cons can also be presented. This popular global rodent is found in almost every part of the world. So, do guinea pigs make good pets? Let's find out.
Owning a Guinea Pig Pros Cons
In this article, we've sorted out some pros and cons in a mainstream way, so it becomes easier to comprehend the idea of having guinea pigs as pets.
Pros: Why Are Guinea Pigs Good Pets?
They're furry and adorable: This is undoubtedly the prime reason why guinea pigs are so much talk about. The cute furry little creature makes its owner feel better whenever they have them around. And you can't really help staring at the delightful sight of their continuous chewing.
They live long enough: Talking about its lifespan, guinea pigs live up to 7-8 years on average. It's surely a great thing, isn't it? The can make great buddies for little kids while teaching them the sense of matured responsibility over time. They outlive hamsters or mice, which is a fact you can easily relax on.
Strong: Guinea pigs don't fall victim to major diseases easily, and this fact is quite established. They hardly give the owners troubles concerning its health, thanks to its strong immune system. You'll rarely see them falling sick, making them safer around little kids or toddlers.
They are gentle: Being gentle is one of the most noticeable characteristics of guinea pigs. This basic trait makes them an easy choice for us to have them as pets. They are extremely mellow, gentle, and benign towards the family, and these animals never cause havoc like dogs or cats. Moreover, most of them tend to be tied into a routine. This fact makes them the ideal choice of a pet for the people who can hardly maintain a pet due to massive workloads.
They are affectionate: These adorable creatures are also excellent greeters to their owners. And they greet them pretty frequently. You might be surprised by the fact that guinea pigs are always eager to build a loving relationship with the members of the family. They tend to do it in a way that makes them the core attraction in your house. They'll never let you feel bored when around you.
Easy to move around: The small creatures easily move around the house without any help. Besides, they do not require bigger spaces for running about, playing, or exercising. And you won't have to take them out so often. But you can always carry them around easily because of the small size they have.
They're on a vegetarian diet: The fluffy pets maintain a routine vegetarian diet. They follow a nice vegan diet too with much ease. So quite understandably, their trash bins smell much less than those of dogs or cats. Feeding them also becomes pretty easier due to their vegan diet which is also feasible and cost-efficient.
They are easily manageable: The guinea pigs adapt faster than most other pets and easily adjust with the surroundings. It surely makes them the pet for every house.
They require lesser attention: Generally, a guinea pig tends to retain the same mood. No matter you pay much attention to it or not, there'll hardly be any mood swings.
Cons: What Makes Guinea Pigs Bad as Pets?
Till now, we've covered all the positives of these lovely little animals which are catchy enough to interest a person to adopt them as pets. But before you decide to adopt one, check out their negative aspects as well. Have a look at our list down below.
Possible space issues: Rather than exploring the outdoors, these little animals prefer remaining indoors. It's also the reason behind them needing a bigger space that keeps them upbeat. Running around is also their hobby which requires a larger space as well. Besides, they might even get aggressive within short space.
Sensitiveness: Every breed of guinea pigs are of sensitive nature. They are sensitive towards worms, mites, and other pests. You must take care of them properly when something like this happens. Otherwise, infections can cause them to lose their fur.
They often smell bad: Like rabbit owners, the complaint is common among the guinea pig owners that their pet smells bad. This occurrence happens when the cage is not cleaned up on a regular basis. So you somehow have to maintain the tedious cleaning thing. However, the bad smell may also emit when the male ones mark their territory. So, guinea pigs are not the kind of pet you'd like if you cannot tolerate this.
Shyness:Guinea pigs are naturally shy, and they don't accept a new owner easily like a cat or a dog. It's an issue when someone wants to adopt one for quick elation and mental boost.
They are noisy: These little animals can be super noisy at times and may not let you have a sound sleep.
Costs: Yes, guinea pigs cost you less than your dog or cat does. But with the course of time when they grow up, you'll have to count your bucks on cages, vet charges, hay, and veggies.
They destroy: If left alone, guinea pigs may destroy a handful of your stuff. Especially, they'll hardly spare the chewable.
They'll leave you sad: As we've mentioned before, they live 7-8 years on average. So when they pass away, they leave you with a sad story for the longer term.
Frequently Asked Questions And Answers
Can I keep my guinea pig with my rabbits?
Rabbits can be a threat to your guinea pigs. There are situations where rabbits and guinea pigs fight over food. So it's better not to keep them close.
Despite having the drawbacks, can I still take the risk of having a guinea pig?
Well, it's totally up to you whether you'll pet a guinea pig or not. However, they're always a good company to have around despite their drawbacks.
Can I keep my birds with my guinea pigs?
If you're having a large bird in your home, then you should separate the guinea pigs. Birds can often kill these small creatures.
Final Word
The points we have covered above are logical according to our veterans. Yet, views might vary from person to person. But above all, your personal preference tops all these facts when you adore guinea pigs and would love to have them as your pet.


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By Jon Hill
On Feb. 4, the Northwest University English department hosted the annual National African American Read-In event, which celebrated the works and lives of various African American authors. Dr. Clint Bryan facilitated the event which opened the floor to NU students, faculty and family members who showed their support for the event by listening to others and participating in the Read-In event. While some speakers shared works from prominent figures like Thurgood Marshall and Maya Angelou, others decided to share their original work with the group. Student Korbin Haysbert was one of several students who shared an original poem.
When asked about his work, he responded, "It's mostly an act of defiance, and I wrote this my senior year of high school where I sort of had an epiphany that for lack of a better way of putting it my Blackness had been suppressed in me and things like, I didn't feel like it was appropriate for me to wear my dew rag in public. I felt like if I had a pic in my afro that I wouldn't have been appropriate," Haysbert said. "And having that epiphany and realizing how suppressed I've been, I sort of became unapologetically Black".
Haysbert's comment is exemplifies the purpose of this read-in, which is to start and continue a national conversation and to keep Black History alive and well in society. The event sets a precedent for future actions that continue to bring change and new perspectives to the NU campus and beyond.


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There are no bears in New Zealand but if there were we're pretty sure they'd look like our Oso. The story of Manuka honey began in 1839 when Mary Bumby introduced the first honey bees to New Zealand which she transported by ship for over six months from England.
What is Manuka Honey?
The Mānuka plant has been traditionally used as a wellness remedy for centuries by the Māori of New Zealand. In 1980, a biochemist discovered the antibacterial properties unique to Mānuka, and a global "gold rush" began.
It's important to note that in order for honey to be labelled Mānuka, it must pass stringent chemical and DNA testing by New Zealand's Ministry for Primary Industries.
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Hey guys, it looks like some of the embedded videos are acting up today for some readers. Remember you can always check out the video by clicking the LINK below the screen.
The trailer for Bill Maher's new movie Religulous has hit the web.
I keep finding all these gorgeous shots of models online and they're all done by Greg Vaughan. You can check out more of his work at his website.
Dear Santa,
I've been a very good boy this year and for Christmas I'd like the Donkey Kong Cocktail Table. It's only $2,995 and is available from Brookstone.
When Weeds star Hunter Parrish appeared on Chelsea Lately earlier this month he teased us with an upcoming nude scene. Well the episode has aired and here's a look at this hottie's cute ass.
This weekend was the annual San Diego Comic-Con International. There were some big announcements like Neil Gaiman writing Batman, Millar returning to the Ultimateverse and the Milestone characters joining the DCU. It was also a big weekend for two of my favorite artists Gabriel Ba and Fabio Moon. They'll be drawing the sequel to B.P.R.D. 1946 along with a new series for Vertigo and another collaboration with Becky Cloonan. In terms of hotties in costumes, Rocket Boy definitely stole the show. You can check out more pictures from the convention over at Aman's Flickr. The trailer for Batman: The Brave & The Bold premiered and it definitely is a lighter look at Bruce Wayne than we've seen in years.
For the California guys not into comics, San Francisco hosted the Dore Alley Fair this weekend. You can check out pics of the festivities at hottie Steve Cruz's Blog.
New York Goes to Hollywood doesn't premiere on VH1 until next monday, but the first episode is already up online. I've been a NY fan since the first Flavor of Love and I'm glad to see here on something besides a dating show. You can check out the rest of the episode on the VH1 website. Last night I was watching Road Tasted With the Neelys and I think Gina Neely has a bit of NY in her too. Bring on the Gina Neely reality show!
Check out this video of the Big Brother houseguests reacting to yesterday's earthquake.
Power Girl returns to Earth-2 today in Justice Society of America Annual #1. I'm excited to see what Geoff Johns and originial Infinity Inc. artist Jerry Ordway bring to the annual. I've always loved the idea of a grown up Robin and Huntress as Batman & Catwoman's daughter. Also out today are new issues of Green Lantern, Wolverine & Ultimate Spider-man.
It's so hot to watch the evolution of models on amateur sites. Travis started off as a nervous straight guy on Corbin Fisher and has grown into a gay sex machine. He's one of the hottest bottoms on the site and this week he's the one breaking in nervous straight guy Cooper. Travis has Cooper rock hard in no time and really takes him time worshiping that hot cock. Cooper is obviously really worked up and ends up blowing a big load in Travis' mouth. Check out all the action at Corbin Fisher.
The Watchmen movie was what everyone was talking about at this year's SDCC. This September's Empire magazine features two Watchmen covers. In other news the amazing Chip Kidd has teamed up with artist Dave Gibbons to produce Watching the Watchmen. It's a behind the scenes look at the making of the original comics.
MTV's Making The Band is returning for another season August 13th. Suprise Suprise! Choreographer Laurie Ann Gibson is back after her huge blow up with Diddy a couple seasons ago.
Fratpad pledges Shay & Jayden have spent this week preparing for their pay-per-view duo this Saturday August 2nd @ 6 PM pacific. These two studs definitely look like they've gotten very comfortable with each other. Shay was just in the hottest duo in Fratpad history a few weeks ago with Diego. These two studs are planning on topping that by including kissing, blow jobs, rim jobs, butt plugs for both and a dildo for Jayden. This is definitely a can't miss event. Head on over to Fratpad to watch the rest of the preparation before this sure to be amazing duo Saturday.
Superstude Zack Randall has teamed up with his boyfriend Derek Rivero to launch Randall/Rivero. The site features tons of videos of these two hotties solo and together. The most recent is Zack filming himself getting off.
So I think America got it totally wrong last night on So You Think You Can Dance. My two favorite dancers went home and I'm totally bummed. At this point I think Katee's the strongest and most consistent dancer left in the competition.
At the SDCC it was announced that Frank Cho has signed a 3 year exclusive deal with Marvel Comics. Frank will be teaming up with Jeph Loeb for a post-Ultimatum project. For now he'll be sharing art duties on Hulk with comics legend Art Adams. I love the idea of She-Hulk, Thundra and Valkyrie teaming up to take on the Red Hulk.
What better way to kick off the hottest month of the year than a brand new superhot video from Corbin Fisher. Joel is one of my favorite new guys on the site and last month we got watch him fuck Derek. Now Joel's back to lose his cherry to hung stud Trevor. It's obvious that Joel is a very sensual dude and he's totally into every second of this video. After some hot sucking and jerking, Joel climbs on top of Trevor's big cock. Joel really gets into being fucked and eventually blows a big load while Trevor pounds him. Check out all the action at Corbin Fisher.
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eBay, Security Experts Say Database Dump is Fake
It's uncertain who is behind the attack, but other cybercriminals and scammers are already trying to profit from the incident. Experts have reported seeing a higher number of PayPal and eBay phishing attacks, (links to this blog) and, a post on Pastebin was found offering to sell 145,312,663 eBay customer records for 1.453 Bitcoin (around $750).
"What I find very distressful is the fact that the breach occurred 2 months ago and they found out just two weeks ago," IT security expert Sorin Mustaca told SecurityWeek.
As far as disclosing information about the incident, Mustaca noted, "eBay is very careful in what they disclose because they are afraid of being sued. And indeed, I've seen in the media that there are already some attempts to sue them over their practices in what the security of the network is concerned."
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Vivo Y52s 5G Price in Bangladesh October 2023
The Vivo Y52s 5G is now available in variants (6/8/128GB RAM). Now, Vivo Y52s 5G's Price is 22,000 in Bangladesh. Vivo Y52s 5G has a 5000mAh battery with 18W fast charging. This device is running with Android 10 and powered by the Dimensity 720 chipset.
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Vivo Y52s 5G will be launched in 2020, December. The Y52s 5G launched with model number V2057A. Firstly, Its dimensional measure is 164.2 x 75.4 x 8.4 mm and the weight is 185.5 grams. Secondly, the display of Y52s 5G is a 6.58-inch IPS LCD panel with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution. The display is protecting from the unknown. Thirdly and most importantly, It is powered by the MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 720 5G (7 nm) and running with Android 10. Moreover, it has up to an Octa-core (2×2.0 GHz Cortex-A76 & 6×2.0 GHz Cortex-A55) CPU.
Vivo Y52s 5G phone has a triple-camera setup on the back. This formation consists of a 48MP wide, 2MP ultrawide camera. It has an 8MP selfie camera inside the notch of the display. The video recording capability is 1080p@30fps. According to its RAM and ROM, It has three (6/8GB/128GB) variants. On the other hand, it can support up to microSDXC on uses a dedicated slot. Certainly, Vivo Y52s 5G has a 5000mAh battery with fast charging. It has a dual nano-SIM card slot. That is to say, Vivo Y52s 5G is 2G/3G/4G/5G supportable. The fingerprint sensor is side-mounted.
On the other hand, among the other features, there is WLAN, Bluetooth, FM Radio, and USB port.
Your question and our opinion about Vivo Y52s 5G
Which question you will have about this phone. Let's justify these. There we are including the major question and answers about this phone. So, let's start now.
It will launch on 2020, December.
The price of Vivo Y52s 5G is 22,000.
It has two variants 6/8GB in RAM & one variant 128GB in ROM. But, overall you can get one variant (128GB/6GB, 128GB/8GB) in market
It comes with a 6.58″ IPS LCD Display panel with 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution.
It contains a MediaTek MT6853 Dimensity 720 5G.
The dual camera setup on back 48MP+2MPand a 8MP selfie camera. The video recording capability is 4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps.
Yes, It is support 5G network with 2G, 3G and 4G.
The battery capacity is 5000mAh Li-Polymer battery with 18W fast charging.
Fingerprint, accelerometer, proximity, and compass .
Vivo manufactured it and this phone is made in China.
Reason to Buy
In this paragraph, we are going to describe the important major to buy this. Why a person may buy this smartphone? Firstly, when anyone wants to buy a device they find out the premium things on the device according to their price. So, let us find out some eligible things which are in Vivo Y52s 5G.
- 5G network supported.
- Powerful 5000mAh battery.
- Huge storage and RAM.
- Large IPS LCD display.
Our Verdict
In conclusion, we are giving our verdict on this device. If you want to buy the best 5G smartphone under 25K Taka. Then Vivo Y52s 5G will in the first row among the best smartphones. Dear friends if you have an attraction to online games like Free Fire, PUBG Mobile, and so on then you can buy it. Because it has RAM and a well Processor using the Dimensity 720 chipset. If you want a big back up on charge then you can buy this. Because it has a huge 5000mAh battery. In addition, it's a 5G supportable smartphone. So, you can get good network facilities on it. However, it has a quad-cam setup with a 48MP primary camera. So, it's the image and video capability may be well. Therefore, to judge all of these reasons you can buy this.


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Perform each exercise with lots of effort for 30 seconds. 'they need to be prosecuted' To flatten your stomach, cut 500 calories per day in the form of a diet, exercise, or both.
Exercise is an excellent way to lose fats and tone your inner thighs. Like the aptly titled office ass, which describes the risk of getting a flat booty from sitting all day. Suck yo tummy in, and stick that booty out, then turn yo booty round and round (diz iz also known as juking or in tha west coast, freaking), when you sleep, sleep on yo stomach.
The key is to keep track of your progress, slow down and focus on your breathing and form and aim to do better each day. 3 february, 2020 by jenny sugar. Often it isn't that the buttocks aren't a correct size, it is that they aren't toned and tight, they are just saggy and loose.
If you can incorporate more leg exercisee like running, long walks, s. I notice you ask a fair amount of fitness related questions. In a new report, the new york post claims your desk job is pretty much negating all the squats you've been (literally) busting your butt doing, and says all that sitting can be blamed for a case of pancake butt.
You don't actually want to get rid of it, but add to it. Lunges, belly dancing, hula dancing, and try this: Higher attachment points can still lead to a flat butt, however, in this case, the butt is round at the top and then drops off half way through the muscle in what i call "half butt." most of the clients i see with this issue all have a similar problem.
Lift your left knee and turn it out toward the left wall. If you have a hill anywhere near where you live then you can simply run up it as fast as you can. Exercises to get rid of a flat butt 11 exercises to sculpt and tone your booty.
I had a big butt before i started sports. 18 june, 2018 by jenny sugar. People genuinely want to know how to get a larger, fuller butt.
Share this link copy ← use arrow keys → whether you inherited it from your mother or. Also, many guys absolutely love a bigger butt. What you will notice after doing this exercise is that you will stand taller.
It's meant to be hard! Another tip is to not reach with your toes as you get lower to the ground. February 2, 2020 by jenny sugar.
Include one or two exercises per major muscle group in your hiit routine. The best way to get rid of that excess flab under your butt is to implement hiit workouts with the right kinds of cardio. Your routine should have 12 to 15 exercises.
Put your shoulders on a flat bench, heels on the ground. Lean forward from the hips until there is a stretch in the hamstrings. Then walk back down to repeat the hill sprint.
Keep your feet flat on the floor and press into your heels. Sit on it a lot. Go at your own pace, it's totally fine and expected.
Stop blaming your genes for your flat butt. Getting rid of excess fat in your butt and inner thighs make your body fitter and healthier. If it wasn't hard, you wouldn't get results.
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Using your glutes, lift your hips up to a bridge position, hold for a few seconds and lower your hips. Try out any of these butt and inner thigh exercises at home to get rid of inner thigh fat. Exercises to get rid of a flat butt 11 exercises to sculpt and tone your booty.
Don't feel pressured in performing at 100% at the start. When i started playing badminton for more than a decade now. Bend your right knee and contract your abdominal muscles.
They will also help you get a firmer and bigger butt. They come as part of that whole toned package. It's also a good idea to build your core muscles to have something worth showing!
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A video grab from footage broadcast by the UK Parliament's Parliamentary Recording Unit (PRU) shows Britain's Prime. AFP
Prime Minister Boris Johnson suffered a major parliamentary defeat over his Brexit strategy on Tuesday, which could delay Britain's exit from the European Union next month and force an early election.
Just six weeks after taking office, the Conservative leader was hit by a huge rebellion among his own MPs that leaves him without a working majority in the House of Commons.
They joined with opposition MPs to begin the process of drafting legislation intended to stop Johnson taking Britain out of the EU on October 31 if he has not agreed a deal with Brussels.
The prime minister had warned that anyone who voted against him would be expelled from the party.
He is now expected to table a motion for an early election before parliament on Wednesday, with the poll date expected before a crucial EU summit on October 17 and 18.
However, it is not certain he will succeed as it requires the support of two-thirds of MPs — and the opposition Labour party is deeply distrustful of Johnson's motives.
The former London mayor took over as premier in July promising to finally deliver on the 2016 referendum vote for Brexit, after his predecessor, Theresa May delayed exit day twice.
Johnson says he wants to agree a divorce deal with Brussels, but says if this is not possible, Britain should leave the EU next month regardless.
However, there are not yet any formal negotiations with the EU and MPs are increasingly fearful of a disorderly divorce, which they believe could cause significant economic damage.
The heightened political tension sent the British pound tumbling on Tuesday to its lowest level against the dollar in almost three years.
It also spilled out onto the streets outside parliament, where anti-Brexit protesters gathered.
"Coming out of the EU with no deal at all is the worst possible option," said John Wetherall, a retired chemical engineer carrying EU flags.
– 'Last opportunity' –
In a heated debate before the vote, Johnson condemned attempts to tie his hands as "surrender", saying the rebels' plan would hand power over exit negotiations to Brussels.
But his critics won an early boost by the dramatic defection of Conservative MP Phillip Lee, who crossed the Commons while Johnson was speaking to sit with the pro-European Liberal Democrats.
Lee said in his resignation letter that the Conservative party "has become infected with the twin diseases of populism and English nationalism" as a result of Brexit.
Tuesday's vote will clear time in the House of Commons on Wednesday to introduce legislation that could force Johnson to delay Brexit to January 31 if he cannot agree an EU deal by October 19.
MPs are racing to get it through before parliament is suspended next week, in what Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn said "may be our last opportunity" to prevent a chaotic Brexit.
But government minister Jacob Rees-Mogg said the move sought to "confound the referendum result" after Britons voted for Brexit in 2016.
Lee's defection means the prime minister no longer has a majority in the 650-seat chamber — and if the rebels are expelled, Johnson's position will be further weakened.
But he remains in government until he loses a formal confidence vote, or calls an election.
On a day of high drama, an Edinburgh court also heard a legal challenge against Johnson's decision to suspend parliament next week for more than a month. Critics said Johnson's move was a bid to silence MPs.
The judge is expected to announce his ruling on Wednesday.
Johnson insists his threat to leave the EU without a deal will ultimately force the bloc to sign up to new terms to ease the end of Britain's 46-year membership of the bloc.
But his critics warn this is wishful thinking.
In the meantime, leaked government assessments have warned that no-deal could lead to food, fuel and medicine shortages.
UN economists also on Tuesday warned that Britain could lose at least $16 billion (14.6 billion euros) a year on exports to the European Union if it left without a deal.
If Johnson's bid for an election fails, or if the "no-deal" legislation fails, Corbyn has warned he might still try to stop the prime minister by calling a confidence vote in the government.


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We have years of experience with everything from lawn landscaping, shrubs clearing, planting, and even hardscaping. We specialize in providing timely and water efficient outdoor landscape services to homes and businesses from within the Indio and San Diego County areas. We are one of the leading desert landscaping companies and pros in the area. Our name frequently appears in reviews for the best landscaping service providers in the area.
We also strive to provide Indio with the most beautiful, eco-friendly, and thriving landscapes. We are always looking to lend our expertise and skills to people, whether they are just looking for improvements to an existing landscape construction or ready to take the plunge into the new construction of their dream landscape project. Water Wise Landscape and our staff will be on hand to walk clients throughout the various phases of installation – from the design to construction, and even maintenance. We plant the seeds for a sustainable, aesthetically-pleasing surroundings.
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There are many Indio landscape contractors in Coachella Valley but Water Wise Landscape stands out because we stand behind our work, and we employ only the most experienced and most skilled contractors in the industry. We keep ourselves abreast of current advancements in our sector, which ensures that the properties we handle will only use the best equipment, the most innovative techniques and the finest water wise efficient materials in the market. Our employees include veteran architects, professional landscaping pros, and all the lawn care pros you need for the job. The reviews we get from satisfied clients speak for us and any service or project we handled in the past.
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We can accommodate clients who know what they want, as well as clients who have no idea where to begin. We love to provide various levels of service depending on the needs of the client. We can install and create stunning landscapes that meet your suggestions, and we can also bring stunning ideas and designs to life exactly as you imagined.
Water Wise Landscape provides backyard gardening services as part of our package. This includes installation of artificial turf on your yard, weed control, sodding, planting, removal of palms and problematic tree growths, as well as regular garden care if needed. We are the perfect choice if you have plans to host a special event such as a garden wedding or a party on an outdoor location. A pool landscape will be perfect in these situations as well. Just show us where the lawn care and landscape is needed, and we will start making your amazing outdoors a veritable oasis full of greens such as grass, plants, flowers, and if needed – even a beautiful gazebo that your visitors would love to use.
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Water Wise Landscape is a leading name in the Indio landscaping industry. We always have concrete, actionable plans when it comes to reviving even the most barren desert city gardens. We only hire the most experienced and skilled lawn care professionals, and only have the best in terms of quality and cost when it comes to landscaping designs for everything from backyard gardening, pavers, grass clearing, to desert landscaping, and even cleaning wherever it is required.
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We make sure that our garden projects embody great design, but it is not our sole priority. Any architect we hire will prioritize garden projects that also help protect against soil erosion. Desert cities usually struggle with proper soil use and maintenance, But Water Wise Landscape specializes in these matters. This means properties that we handle are required to be safer, and can be repurposed as usable spaces for a kid's play area, a grassy hangout, or a quality patio. There are also alternatives that we can recommend for any situation, such as artificial turf around a patio where plants can't grow.
Different places have different levels of complexity, but we have experience dealing with all manner of gardens and landscapes, whether it's a simple grass area that needs paving or a complex overgrown property with shrubs, grass, trees and rock formations that need to be built around. We have arborists that can perform safe tree removal services and proper plant care in your backyard. We also follow cases that require proper drainage, or ones that already have an existing installation but need modern designs and upgrades to be compliant with modern quality and safety standards. As a landscape contractor in Coachella Valley, we make it a point to follow through on a project that we quote from start to finish, without leaving even the smallest of problems for the client to consider.
Water Wise Landscape's crew of experienced landscape contractors can provide regular lawn gardening and landscaping maintenance according to your preferred schedule – whether it's monthly, weekly, or yearly. Our crew are trained to handle any customer request that the project entails. This service covers everything from repairs, checkups, and even completed installation of large garden yard components such as square pavers or an irrigation system. Our plan is always to provide the best care and maintenance for your landscape, with particular attention given to garden location, plant care and designs for controlling weeds.
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Below is some general information about Indio:
Indio is a city in Riverside County, California, United States, located in the Coachella Valley of Southern California's Colorado Desert region. It lies 26 miles (42 km) east of Palm Springs, 70 miles (113 km) east of Riverside, and 125 miles (201 km) east of Los Angeles. It is about 86 miles (138 km) north of Mexicali, Baja California on the U.S.-Mexican border. The word Indio is Spanish for Indian.
The population was 76,036 in the 2010 United States Census, up from 49,116 at the 2000 census, an increase of over 50%, and well above the approx. 10% growth for the U.S. during the same decade. Indio was once referred to as "the Hub of the Valley," the city Chamber of Commerce jingle in the 1970s. Since then, it has become an exurb town of economic value and sunbelt growth potential in the easternmost urbanized area of Southern California.
The climate of the Coachella Valley is influenced by the surrounding geography. High mountain ranges on three sides contribute to its unique and year-round warm climate, with some of warmest winters west of the Rocky Mountains. Indio has a warm winter/hot summer climate: Its average annual high temperature is 89.5 °F (31.9 °C) and average annual low is 62.1 °F (16.7 °C) but summer highs above 108 °F (42 °C) are common and sometimes exceed 120 °F (49 °C), while summer night lows often stay above 82 °F (28 °C). Winters are warm with daytime highs often between 68–86 °F (20–30 °C). Under 4 inches (100 mm) of annual precipitation are average, with over 348 days of sunshine per year. The hottest temperature ever recorded there was 125 °F (52 °C) on July 6, 1905. The mean annual temperature is 75.8 °F (24.3 °C).
Because there are numerous festivals and special events held annually in Indio, the Chamber of Commerce deemed Indio's official nickname to be: "The City of Festivals." Year round, the Date Festival/County Fairgrounds' Grandstand Arena Stadium is the site for live music concerts (mostly amateur bands), 4×4 monster truck rallies, rodeo or horse riding events, and camel races during the National Date Festival. Two major annual festivals are the National Date Festival and the Indio International Tamale Festival. Riverside County Fair and National Date Festival is held each February at the Riverside County Fairgrounds, located at Highway 111 in the heart of Indio. Since 1947, this festival has celebrated the date fruit crop of the Coachella Valley. The Tamale Festival is held each December on the streets of Old Town Indio and has earned two Guinness World Records: the largest tamale festival (120,000 in attendance, Dec. 2-3, 2000) and the world's largest tamale, over 1 foot (0.3 m) in diameter and 40 feet (12.2 m) in length, created by Chef John Sedlar. The 2006 Guinness Book calls the festival "the world's largest cooking and culinary festival."
The Coachella Valley History Museum and Cultural Center on Miles Avenue in Indio, has a two acre campus, which currently includes the Smiley-Tyler House, built in 1926, the 1909 Schoolhouse, and the Date Museum dedicated to the history and development of the fruit (the only date museum in the world), plus gardens and archives preserving historical artifacts of the Coachella Valley. Indio Hills Palms, state park property, are native California fan palms that thrive in many locations but rarely in such numbers as in the canyons of the Indio Hills. Here, along a line where the San Andreas fault captures groundwater that nurtures the palms, is a wild parkland which is part of the adjacent Coachella Valley Preserve. The park contains some fine native palm groves that include Indian, Hidden, Pushawalla, Biskra, Macomber and Horseshoe palms. The nearest palm groves are relatively easy to reach from the trailhead and parking area 4 miles (6 km) north of Indio. There are currently no marked access roads to the property.
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Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology
Vol.07 No.10(2017), Article ID:79545,8 pages
Recurrent Transient Osteoporosis during Pregnancy and Treatment with Oral Bisphosphonates: A Case Report
Pavlos Sachsanidis, Mario Valerio Tartagni*, Urs Graf
Clinic of Gynecology and Obstetrics, Spital Linth, Uznach, Switzerland
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Received: August 28, 2017; Accepted: October 8, 2017; Published: October 11, 2017
Transient osteoporosis of the hip (TOH), also known as "Bone marrow edema Syndrome", is a rare disorder mainly affecting pregnant women in their third trimester, as well as middle-aged, overweight men. A 30-year-old Caucasian female G2P2, with history of transient osteoporosis of both ankles and C-Section during the last pregnancy in 2011, presented progressively severe bilateral hip pain with onset already in the 12th gestational week. Imaging of the pelvis and bilateral hips with MRI obtained 6 days after the C-Section demonstrated bilateral bone-marrow edema of the hips. The patient was treated with a monthly single dose of 150 mg ibandronate acid per os, for 3 months and physiotherapy. Repeated MRI performed 5 months postpartum revealed a complete remission of the disease. In contrast to the first onset of transient osteoporosis during the first pregnancy, which was only treated conservatively without bisphosphonates, the remission of the disease and patient's recovery with oral ibandronate therapy showed to be 4 months shorter. This case is unique in literature for both describing the onset of this rare disease twice in the same patient as well as its oral therapeutic approach.
Transient Osteoporosis, Pregnancy, Oral Treatment, Bisphosphonates
1. Introduction
Bone marrow edema syndrome occurs with an incidence of 4:1,000,000 pregnant women per year, manifesting itself mainly in the last trimester or in the early postpartum phase [1] . This disorder is a self-limiting skeletal disease that is both reversible and painful. The most common affected site is the hip joint, while bilateral involvement occurs in circa 25% - 30% of cases [2] . Suggested etiologies include pelvic nerve compression, vascular insufficiency or change in fibrinolytic system with pregnancy, still a definite cause remains unknown up to this date [3] .
Generally, the first symptom is the sudden onset of pain, without a prior history of trauma that could explain it. Mild limitation of motion-range of the hip is frequently noted, with increasing pain through turning movements or weight bearing and easing with rest. The pain increases gradually over weeks or month and can eventually become disabling. The patient usually refers pain at the lateral aspect of the hip, in front of the thigh, the buttocks or the groin [4] [5] .
Regarding sensitivity and specificity, MRI is the gold standard for the diagnosis, which in contrast to plain radiograph can also distinguish between a TOH and osteonecrosis. Other techniques such as bone scintigraphy could integrate the MRI findings, although not essential for the diagnosis [6] .
2. Case Report
The patient, a 30-year-old Caucasian G2P2, with no history of trauma or systemic disease except a previous onset of transient osteoporosis of both ankles in the first pregnancy (32nd - 33rd week), experienced during the first trimester (12th week) of the second pregnancy a new and early onset of transient osteoporosis, this time involving both hips.
During this pregnancy, in year 2016, the pain presented itself suddenly and bilaterally localized at the hip and aggravated by weight bearing activities. The patient was only comfortable at rest. Movements concerning the right hip such as flexion, external and internal rotation were, due to the pain, barely possible. At the left hip the movements limitation concerned flexion and internal rotation, with time the pain progressively worsened, reaching by the 30th gestational week a threshold such (9 points on the Visual Analogue Scale-VAS) that the patient could find no relief by analgesic therapy and physiotherapy and deambulation was only possible with the help of a crutches. The patient delivered electively at 38 2/7 gestational week by caesarean section to avoid possible hip fractures during a vaginal delivery and a uterine rupture due to the previous C-Section in 2011. The child was a boy and weighed 3610 g. Three days after the operation an intra-articular puncture was performed and the analysis of the synovial fluid was negative for inflammation markers. Also, systemic inflammatory parameters and leucocytes in blood were in normal range. Given these findings at the 6th postoperative day, a MRI was performed, which revealed evidence of a bilateral bone marrow edema in the head and neck of the femoral bone with a small joint effusion (Figure 1).
The patient was discharged a week after the cesarean section and promptly treated with a monthly single dose of 150 mg ibandronate acid per os, for 3 months and physiotherapy. In addition, Vitamin D and Calcium supplementation were also administered. Breastfeeding was interrupted before ibandronate
(a) (b) (c)
Figure 1. (a)-(c) Magnetic resonance images (MRI) of the pelvis showing a diffuse and bilateral epi- and metaphyseal bone marrow edema of the head and neck of femur and less pronounced in the acetabulum on the left side, a sclerotic area of 11 mm in the posterior column of the left acetabulum as well as a small-volume bilateral joint effusion. Response: Pregnancy-associated bilateral transient bone marrow edema of the hip joints and small-volume joint effusion on both sides.
acid administration and no more continued due to the risk of further bone demineralization. At the end of the 1st postpartum month, the patient refers that the pain has still the same intensity (9 points VAS). Meanwhile she did not report any medication related-side effects, except tiredness. At the end of the 3rd postpartum month the patient could walk without crutches due to an improvement of the pain (7 points VAS). A month later she noticed a further improvement of the condition (5 points VAS) and a new MRI was taken (5th month postpartum) which showed a complete remission of the disease (Figure 2).
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Figure 2. (a)-(c) A repeated MRI 5 months postpartum shows a complete remission of the bone marrow edema in both proximal femurs with now correct bone marrow signal.
The patient refers occasionally only little or no pain (0 - 3 points VAS) on both hips 6 months after the beginning of the therapy with ibandronate acid.
In the year 2011 a secondary caesarean section at 41 1/7 gestational weeks was performed due to pathological CTG after labor induction with misoprostol. At that time an MRI performed during the 32th gestational week showed a bone marrow edema involved prevalently both the lower legs and right foot (cuboidal and navicular bones) preventing the patient from walking without assistance.
The disease was managed conservatively with physiotherapy, Vitamin D, Calcium, compression stockings and subcutaneous enoxaparin 1 × 1 for 3 weeks after the operation due to difficult mobilization of the patient (9 points VAS). The patient wished at that time not to undergo a bisphosphonates therapy and not to interrupt breastfeeding. Physiotherapy and analgesic therapy (when necessary) lasted till the patient was completely healed. After two months the clinical picture was slightly better, the patient had still pain (8 - 7 points VAS) but she could walk slowly and the edema in the lower legs and feet disappeared. During the 5th month postpartum, due to a prolonged healing course of the right foot and ankle, a control-MRI was taken showing a light improvement of the bone marrow edema. 9 months after delivery the patient had still light pain on the right ankle (3 points VAS) and could go back to work only a month after (0 points VAS).
3. Discussion
This condition was described for the first time by Curtiss and Kincaid in 1959 as "transient demineralization" [7] , however Lequesne in 1968 used the term "transient osteoporosis" for the first time [8] . Other terms that have been used include "bone marrow edema" due to the MRI findings early in the progression of the disorder [9] .
Suggested etiologies include pelvic nerve compression, vascular insufficiency or change in fibrinolytic system with pregnancy, but a definitive cause remains unknown [3] . Pathogenetically it is also discussed an alteration of the bone-me- tabolism during pregnancy and breastfeeding period. As known, a transfer of 30 g. of calcium takes place from the mother to her child during the pregnancy, of which 80 % occurs in the third trimester, moreover circa 40 g. will be transferred during breastfeeding. The source of calcium is the skeletal bones of the mother together with increased intestinal calcium absorption. In addition to this, other factors can play a role to increase the risks for a TOH: primary and secondary hyperparathyreoidismus, hypothyreose, disorders of Vit. D metabolism, chronic intestinal inflammatory diseases, osteomalacia, glucocorticoids, heparin, phenythoin, immobilization and genetic predisposition [1] .
TOH occurs in three phases: 1) Stage 1 (first 1 - 2 months) features a rapid increase in pain and functional disability but negative radiographic findings; 2) Stage 2 (after 2 - 3 months) features maximal symptoms and signs, with osteopenia noted on radiographs; 3) Stage 3 (up to 6 months) involves gradual regression of the disease and radiographic changes, the latter taking longer [2] [6] .
Differential diagnoses include: avascular bone necrosis, reflex sympathetic dystrophy, stress fracture of the femoral neck, inflammatory arthritis, septic arthritis, synovial disorders (pigmented villonodular synovitis, synovial chondromatosis) and neoplasia [6] [7] [8] [9] [10] .
MRI is the gold standard for the diagnosis, showing already the bone marrow edema in the first 48 hours after the onset of symptoms and documenting its resolution in the following 6 - 8 months [2] . Moreover, MRI allows also to distinguish between TOH and osteonecrosis, which can present similarly to TOH [6] . Our patient's findings on MRI were consistent with distinct MRI features of TOH in pregnancy. These findings were also supported by a negative intra-articular puncture done 3 days before it.
Before the advent of MRI, radionuclide bone scans were used for the diagnose of TOH due to their higher sensitivity in comparison to X-rays. Radionuclide bone scans are also able to differentiate between TOH and avascular necrosis as the uptake is more pronounced in TOH and there is no evidence of "cold spots" which are usually seen in avascular necrosis [11] .
Given the benign course of the disease, prevention of damage to bones weakened by osteoporosis is crucial; the most severe possible complication is stress fracture of the hip [4] . In our case a C-section was performed in the 38th 2/7 gestational week in order to avoid a possible stress fracture of the hip during a vaginal delivery and a risk of uterine rupture due to the previous C-section 5 years before. In 2011, the pain involved predominantly both ankles and the right foot, thus a vaginal delivery was at that time not contraindicated. After induction of labor with misoprostol a C-section was anyway performed due to pathological CTG.
Treatment is mainly conservative, including reduction of weight bearing activities, analgesia, and physiotherapy [2] . Calcitonin, prednisolone and the bone- sparing steroid, as well as deflazacort have also been used. Ibandronate, clodronate, pamidronate, neridronate and alendronate have all been used successfully as intramuscular or intravenous injections in conjunction with calcium and vitamin D supplements in patients with transient osteoporosis [12] . The use of bisphosphonates during pregnancy remains controversial. Although bisphosphonates are known to cross the placental barrier and may have an effect on fetal serum calcium levels and growth there have been no reports of congenital abnormalities associated with use of bisphosphonates in animal teratology studies [13] . Concerning bisphosphonates therapy during breastfeeding, a study showed that pamidronate is undetectable in breast milk of nursing mothers in the first 48 h after a 30 mg infusion [14] . In our case, we decided to postpone the bisphosphonate therapy after the C-section and, in accordance with the patient, to suspend breastfeeding in order to avoid further bone demineralization. This strategy, in contrast to the non-pharmacological and non-breastfeeding-inter- ruption approach during the previous pregnancy, led to a significant shortening of the course of the disease and patient's recovery.
The case report shown above is unique in the literature, in comparison to the other reported cases [2] [5] [7] , for two reasons. First of all, the patient is suffering from this rare disease twice, by the first and second gestation. Moreover, the approach of the treatment with oral bisphosphonates, instead of intramuscular or intravenous, is not described earlier in the literature.
4. Conclusion
Ibandronate acid therapy per os is showed to be effective in shortening the course of transient osteoporosis postpartum and the patient's recovery of several months when compared with the non-bisphosphonate approach applied after the first pregnancy in the same patient. Therefore, we suggest it in addition to conservative and supportive treatment with physiotherapy, analgesic therapy, Vit. D and Calcium supplementation. Furthermore, we suggest also breastfeeding interruption in order to prevent further bone demineralization.
The authors declare that there is no conflict of interest regarding the publication of this paper.
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Sachsanidis, P., Tartagni, M.V. and Graf, U. (2017) Recurrent Transient Osteoporosis during Pregnancy and Treatment with Oral Bisphosphonates: A Case Report. Open Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology, 7, 1044-1051. https://doi.org/10.4236/ojog.2017.710105
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