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Coming off the pill- what to expect?
The contraceptive pill is one of the OG hormonal methods of preventing pregnancy. Introduced in the UK in 1...read full story
Should your love life be on lockdown during COVID-19?
It is an uncertain time with COVID-19 (Coronavirus) around the world, and experts are giving advice around ...read full story
International Women's Day 2020
The theme for this year's International Women's Day was "Each for Equal" and we couldn't agree more. We ask...read full story
How does Polyamory work?
Whilst the concept of monogamy is often considered to be synonymous with love, there are different kinds of...read full story
International Condom Day
Condoms have harvested something of a bad reputation, with people rejecting this contraception choice in fa...read full story
Galentine's Gift Guide
Love it or hate it Valentine's is fast approaching. If you're single and looking to take part in the fest...read full story
What is Arousal Non-Concordance?
In October 2019, we surveyed over 5,000 people to discover lubricant preferences and perception of arousal....read full story
Top tips if you're cohabiting with your unmarried partner
Cohabitation traditionally refers to a couple living together and having a sexual relationship without bein...read full story
HWOM: Sapphire Bates
Happy New Year lovelies! We're kicking 2020 off with a 20 minute sit down with the Founder of The Coven, Sa...read full story
Your Guide To Building Trust In The Bedroom
People will often say 'if you don't have trust in a relationship you won't go the distance'. Typically we t...read full story
Everything you need to know about our Water Based Lubricant
What is water based lubricant and what makes our lubricant so special? Our lubricant is water based, long ...read full story
Water-Based vs. Oil-Based Lubricants
Lubricant can be used in the bedroom to reduce friction and enhance feelings of pleasure. Whether you're sh...read full story
Celebrating Sexual Health Week With Zava
To celebrate Sexual Health Week we've partnered with Zava Zava are the online doctor who provide treatment ...read full story
Can Condoms and Lubricant Be Used Together?
Lubricants tend to be gel like substances that are used to enhance sensations during sex. Using lubricant i...read full story
Dear Dates: My Soft Spot
Dear SS, Were you the one that got away? We toyed with each other on multiple occasions, but the chemistry ...read full story
Dr HANX: The Morning After Pill and Emergency Contraception
Ok, so you've had sex but forgotten to use a condom or missed a pill and you want to avoid pregnancy. What ...read full story
Dr HANX: Let's Talk Speculums…
Ever wondered how specialists examine your vagina, take smear tests and swab tests for STIs? Heard of vagin...read full story
Dear Dates: First Love
Dear First Love, Thank you for teaching me about love. About what it means to be in a relationship, what it...read full story
Dear Dates: My First F**kboy
Dear F**kboy , My my, what a date you were. Older (but yet not any wiser) and mysterious, you were somewhat...read full story
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Dear Bench Press Ben. After a brief flirtation on bumble, thanks for having the balls to not waste anymore ...read full story
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Dear The One That Got Away, Timing is everything. With you, we could have had it all, but you came at the ...read full story
Dear Dates: Flashy Fergus
Introducing our new blog series, Dear Dates. We'll be publishing anonymous dating stories, from first dates...read full story
The History Of Pride
As pride month comes to an end and we mark the 50th anniversary of Stonewall, we're looking back at the his...read full story
HWOM: Cora Hilts
For our June HWOM we sat down with the eternally fabulous Cora Hilts, Co-Founder of Rêve En Vert. A sustain...read full story
The 15 Most Famous Feminists Throughout History
Feminism is having a glorious revival, with younger generations of women fighting for their rights and ampl...read full story
Does The Pill Make You Gain Weight Or Make Your Breasts Bigger?
Some of us gals have a love-hate relationship with the Pill; obviously it's great to be protected against u...read full story
Can Sex Help You Sleep Better? Yes Babe,Yes It Can
Insomnia can be a real b*****. Sleeplessness is a tough nut to crack especially when you're going through t...read full story
What Does Clean Scented Mean?
You asked, we listened. We love to shout about how HANX is clean scented, and you want to know what that ac...read full story
Are Flavoured Condoms Safe To Use For Intercourse?
Flavoured condoms are an acquired taste ('xcuse the pun), though the one main benefit is that they make a ...read full story
HWOM: Dr Kate Stone
For April's HANX Woman of The Month we had the immense pleasure of sitting down with the wonderful Dr Kate ...read full story
5 Facts That Will Make You Switch To Natural Condoms
You know that moment when you flip over a box at the pharmacy, you check out the ingredient list, and you'v...read full story
Are Condoms Vegan? Your Ultimate Guide To Vegan Condoms
Whether you're vegan, vegetarian or flexitarian, it's important to have a positive impact on our planet an...read full story
What Is Sexual Coercion?
Sexual coercion is verbal or physical behaviour intended to influence the decisions you as a woman make abo...read full story
HWOM: Liz Claiborne
In the spirit of International Women's Day, this month we are paying homage to Liz Claiborne. Born to Ameri...read full story
HWOM: Rosa Parks
Our February HWOM is the mother of the freedom movement, Rosa Parks. When Rosa Parks refused to give up he...read full story
Our Guide To An Alternative Valentine's
Whether you're happily single, dating, settled down or married we know Valentine's can be a serious headach...read full story
What Is Intersectional Feminism?
For many of us it feels like feminism is having something of a revival at the moment, but the truth is, it ...read full story
HANX talks: Fertility
We hosted our first HANX Talks Fertility last week, and it was a blast! For those of you who couldn't make ...read full story
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Dr HANX: Herpes
Herpes… a virus with different types, symptoms and often the cause of much anxiety. Dr HANX gives us the ...read full story
Beating the Orgasm Gap
The "orgasm gap" gap refers to the disparity between men and women experiencing orgasms. You may well have...read full story
How one night stands could help improve your sex life this Christmas…
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Christmas Party Hook Ups
Everyone's at it… as soon as the Christmas lights are turned on, the mulled wine is flowing and mistletoe i...read full story
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Julianne Moore is an Academy Award-winning actress With a number of hard-hitting roles to her name. She i...read full story
HIV is on the downturn but ignorance is not.
It's World Aids Day, and that's a big deal. Whilst it seems we are winning the fight against HIV, we are lo...read full story
We are in the midst of a public health crisis and YOU might be a silent sufferer.
There is a public health crisis that affects millions across the world. This epidemic doesn't discriminate ...read full story
There is no "normal" when it comes to ending your relationship with the pill.
There's a lot of chat surrounding the pill so we're gonna hit you with the facts, okay babe, here goes... W...read full story
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The Orgasm Gap
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HWOM: Ania Hobson
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So, you've created a Facebook page for your business. Unfortunately, your work doesn't stop there in order to keep up with the times and stay relevant in an industry of immense competition. In a mobile-first world, a business is equally important online as it is in store, so the social media specialists at Tailbase came up with a few tips to help you out on your journey.
The key is to post content regularly. Don't limit your posts to wordy sales pitches and shared articles irrelevant to your business, diversify your content showcasing new products, announcing a sales event, or sharing a new milestone for your business, for example.
Go beyond the text and include images and video content to add visual appeal to your content as well. Make it so people know what your business represents, and want to engage with your business be it by liking your posts, sharing it with their friends, messaging you to find out more details, or visiting your store (if applicable). Which will not be the case if your last post was from Halloween 2016.
Which leads us to the three things you should be incorporating in your Facebook business page: Offers, Shop section, and video content.
Creating a Facebook offer is a great way to entice customers to visit your business and give them a reason to complete a purchase along the way. Although there's no minimum rebate required, make sure to give the customer a considerable offer, because no one is going to run to shop at your store for 5% off.
Whether it's a monetary amount of a featured product or a gift with purchase, not all businesses have a shopping cart on their website. A great example to gain in-store traffic can be by promoting a product like barbecues for a summer sale, and actually having members of your team using the barbecue you're promoting to grill hot dogs and hamburgers for the customers.
A great thing about offers is that the promo code can be copied and pasted into the virtual checkout, or can be saved to your phone and brought in store. Just make sure to outline the terms and conditions of your offer to avoid any misunderstandings and add a product photo or lifestyle shot to bring your text to life.
Steps to create an offer on your Facebook Page:
1. Click on "Settings"
1. Click on "Settings"
2. Click on "Edit Page" then "Add a Tab"
3. Next to "Offers" click "Add Tab"
4. Start by creating a captivating headline, choose the date and time the offer expires on, upload an image(s), specify whether this offer can be redeemed online, in-store or both, add your website link (if the offer is available online), create the promo code (if applicable), specify the terms and conditions (if applicable), and click publish when you're ready or schedule it to the date and time you prefer.
5. Here's an example of a completed offer
The Shop Section
We've seen it with Google shopping ads and now Facebook is jumping onboard as well by adding a shop section tab option to the business page to better showcase your products. This is a great opportunity for e-commerce companies to see the products you're selling on a channel other than your website in hopes of creating more opportunities for sales and attracting new customers as well.
This is not an automated service, so it's up to you to upload your products and information you want to share on your shop and home page. You can make the shop page more user-friendly by separating your products into different collections as well. When you add products to the shop tab, you can create more exposure with the opportunity to have them show up in relevant searches on Facebook's Marketplace as well.
Facebook Shop gives you the platform for excellent customer service by communicating with your clients directly through comments and messenger, it allows you to gain real-time insights on your products and how customers are reacting to them and your business through likes, comments, reviews and purchases, and of course the ability to sell more products.
In order to add a shop section to your Facebook business page:
1. Click on "Settings"
1. Click on "Settings"
2. Click on "Edit Page" then "Add a Tab"
3. Next to "Shop" click "Add Tab"
4. Now on your main page, go to the sidebar on the left and click on "Shop" to finalize your shop section. Firstly, check the box to agree to the Merchant Terms and Policies.
5. Decide if you want you customers to message you to buy (like a quote request) to arrange the purchase or if you want to send your customers to another website to complete their purchase
6. Finally, choose what currency to be used
7. Time to add your first product. Click the "Shop" tab then click "Add Products." Ensure you add pictures and videos that appeal to your product, add the price or sales price if applicable (by clicking the icon next to "This product is on sale"), add a description about the item, and click to enable the option to share the product on your page to let your customers know about your fantastic new offer.
Note: Your shopping section will only be visible to your customers after adding your first product.
In a generation of content overload, it only gets harder to stand out amongst the competition. By diversifying your content and adding visual components like enticing videos promoting your business and products, you are giving yourself a better chance to stand out. No, we don't mean a 10 minute video montage from a low-quality camera in selfie mode about how great you are.
With small attention spans and big expectations, creating a video takes time and work to put together the art that captures an audience. Whether it's a teaser trailer for a new product, a demo video on how to use a new or popular product and seeing it in action, or showing off that BBQ sales event or going live with it, video is a necessary addition to your business's multiple online channels (website, Facebook, Youtube, etc.).
People want to feel comfortable in their purchase journey, and video allows you to show your customers what and who's behind the business.
It's not easy adapting to the new online world, and that's why Tailbase is here to get you there. Contact the Digital Marketing Team today.

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What's your place in The SE 82nd & Division Story? Find it here.
The neighborhood of SE 82nd Avenue and Division Street in Portland is a fascinating place of diversity, challenges and opportunity. Have memories, stories and hopes for the future of the area? Metro wants to hear—and possibly share—them. Or just get to know the place with videos, photo galleries and interviews with residents.


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Saddle Library
The bike store is a lot like a library - there are vast amounts of knowledge that live within its walls. In 2019 Bike Tech is adding to that library by adding a lending system for a very intimate part of your bike - the saddle.
Each one of our derrieres is shaped slightly different, with our own riding styles and definitions of comfort. Finding the perfect fit for your rear end can be challenging. Let us help you to discover the best saddle for you by 'checking out' options that we think might be a good fit for you.
This is your chance to try before you buy - welcome to our Library.
How Does It Work?
Step 1 - Stop in and chat with us. We're going to ask you questions like:
How much/often do you ride? and What don't you like about your current saddle?
We'll start to develop some recommendations to start with based off of your answers.
Step 2 - $40 buys your library card which gives you access to any of the saddles in our library and 4 installations*.
If you decide to purchase a saddle you've tried, the $40 goes towards its purchase.
Step 3 - Bring your bike in and we'll professionally install the saddle. You'll have 7 days** to make sure it's a good fit.
Plan on getting at least one or two good rides in to make sure.
Step 4 - Winner? Bring the test saddle back and we'll swap it for a brand new one. Not a perfect fit? Let's give another saddle a try.
Policies & Fees
Saddles must be returned in the condition that they left the store in.
* Additional saddle installation charged at normal shop rate.
** A late charge of $2/day will be charged if not communicated ahead of time.
Late fees do not apply to purchase of saddle.


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This book summarises the theoretical principles behind talk in school and briefly maps the research tradition in this field. It examines the evidence relating to a variety of forms of classroom talk, including whole school culture and oracy; classroom environments conducive to talk; whole class teacher-pupil talk and pupil-pupil peer talk. The final chapter explores up-to-date issues and influences relating to talk, such as mastery learning, informed by international comparisons. Firmly grounded in evidence and the latest thinking, the book also offers practical advice for everyday implementation and evaluation of these principles.
Evidence-based teaching is fast becoming a new orthodoxy. There are many strong voices, including policy voices, advocating its adoption. Understanding the underlying principles allows you to better evaluate the benefits of different approaches to evidence-based teaching and how they relate to your own school context.
- Introduction and mapping the area
- Learning as a social activity and the place of oracy
- Typical features of whole class interaction
- Creating a dialogic classroom
- Promoting productive peer talk and collaboration
- Classroom talk and the twenty-first century learner
- Conclusion: implications for practice
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At its heart, this book presents a resolute and modelled commitment to criticality as being central to any professional development and progress in practice....The strongest and potentially most provocative moments in this book come when the relationship between theory, practice and (vitally) impact on pupils is made direct: the summaries of and signposts to further reading would support any teacher to take their thinking in this direction.


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At the Ambae volcano's peak eruption in July, measurements showed the results of a powerful burst of energy that pushed gas and ash to the upper part of the troposphere and into the stratosphere, at an altitude of 10.5 miles.
Sulfur dioxide is short-lived in the atmosphere, but once it penetrates into the stratosphere, where it combines with water vapor to convert to sulfuric acid aerosols, it can last much longer — for weeks, months or even years, depending on the altitude and latitude of injection, said Simon Carn, professor of volcanology at Michigan Tech.
In extreme cases, like the 1991 eruption of Mount Pinatubo in the Philippines, these tiny aerosol particles can scatter so much sunlight that they cool the Earth's surface below.
The map above shows stratospheric sulfur dioxide concentrations on July 28, 2018, as detected by OMPS on the Suomi-NPP satellite.
Ambae (also known as Aoba) was near the peak of its sulfur emissions at the time. "With the Kilauea and Galapagos eruptions, you had continuous emissions of sulfur dioxide over time, but the Ambae eruption was more explosive," said Simon Carn, professor of volcanology at Michigan Tech.
The resulting sulfuric acid aerosols remained in the stratosphere for about two years, and cooled the Earth's surface by a range of 1 to 2 degrees Fahrenheit. "We think to have a measurable climate impact, the eruption needs to produce at least 5 to 10 million tons of SO2," Carn said.
And while none of the smaller eruptions have had measurable climate effects on their own, they may collectively impact the climate by sustaining the stratospheric aerosol layer. "Without these eruptions, the stratospheric layer would be much, much smaller," Krotkov said.
PAHOA, Hawaii (Reuters) – Approximately 600 homes have been destroyed by lava flows on Hawaii's Big Island since the current eruption of Kilaeua Volcano began early last month, Hawaii County Mayor Harry Kim said on Thursday.
The latest estimate of property losses from Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, far surpasses the 215 structures consumed by lava during more than 30 years of an earlier eruption cycle that began in 1983.
Terray Sylvester / Reuters Kim said it also marks Kilauea's most destructive episode in modern history.
His appraisal came moments after Governor David Ige, on a visit to Hawaii County Civil Defense headquarters in Hilo, the island's biggest city, signed a memorandum of understanding furnishing millions of dollars in state disaster relief to the island.
County civil defense officials had a day earlier put the confirmed number of homes destroyed during the past month at 130, all of them in and around the Leilani Estates community, where lava-spouting fissures opened up on the volcano's eastern flank on May 3.
More recently a huge river of lava that has crept several miles across the landscape to the eastern tip of the island has engulfed two entire seaside housing subdivisions, burying hundreds more homes there, while vaporizing a small freshwater lake and filling in an inlet called Kapoho Bay.
An estimated 2,500 people have been displaced by evacuations across the island and geologists have said they have no idea how much longer the eruption will continue.
The bulletins also warned that reports of toxic sulfur dioxide gas being vented from various points around the volcano had tripled, urging residents to "take action necessary to limit further exposure." Several small ash emissions have taken place at Kīlauea Volcano's summit today, with robust plumes of gas and steam billowing out of the Overlook vent and drifting to the SW. https://t.co/aloMx9IFQM pic.twitter.com/v5qPhr1lK4 — USGS Volcanoes🌋 (@USGSVolcanoes) May 21, 2018 Laze – a term combining the words "lava" and haze" – is a mix of hydrochloric acid fumes, steam and fine volcanic glass specks created when erupting lava, which can reach 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit, reacts with seawater, Hawaii County Civil Defense said in a statement.
"Be aware of the laze hazard and stay away from any ocean plume," the agency said, warning that potential hazards include lung damage, as well as eye and skin irritation.
Under Sunday's conditions, with strong winds and copious amounts of lava hitting the ocean, the laze plumes could extend as far as 15 miles (24 km), mostly along the coast and offshore, though the hazard would diminish the farther out to sea it blows, according to USGS geologist Janet Babb.
Authorities cautioned, however, that wind patterns can change abruptly.
Acid rain from laze has corrosive properties equivalent to diluted battery acid, the agency said.
The section of coastal Highway 137 and a nearby a state park in the area where lava was pouring into the ocean were both closed, and another road in the vicinity was restricted to local traffic as a precaution due to elevated levels of sulfur dioxide gas.
An air quality index for Kona, about 40 miles (64 km) northwest of the eruption site, was at "orange" level, meaning that older individuals and those with lung problems could be affected.
Kilauea, one of the world's most active volcanoes, began extruding red-hot lava and sulfuric acid fumes through newly opened fissures on the ground along its eastern flank on May 3, marking the latest phase of an eruption cycle that has continued nearly nonstop for 35 years.
The lava flows have destroyed dozens of homes and other buildings, ignited brush fires and displaced thousands of residents who were either ordered evacuated or fled voluntarily.
On Saturday, authorities reported the first known serious injury from the eruptions – a homeowner whose leg was splattered with lava while standing on the third-floor balcony of his home.
PAHOA, Hawaii (Reuters) – A massive new fissure opened on Hawaii's Kilauea volcano, hurling bursts of rock and magma with an ear-piercing screech on Sunday as it threatened nearby homes and prompted authorities to order new evacuations.
Some 37 buildings have been destroyed and nearly 2,000 people ordered to evacuate in the past 10 days.
Terray Sylvester / Reuters Seen from a helicopter, the crack appeared to be about 1,000 feet (300 meters) long and among the largest of those fracturing the side of Kilauea, a 4,000-foot-high volcano with a lake of lava at its summit.
"It is a near-constant roar akin to a full-throttle 747 interspersed with deafening, earth-shattering explosions that hurtle 100-pound lava bombs 100 feet into the air," said Mark Clawson, 64, who lives uphill from the latest fissure and so far is defying an evacuation order.
The bulging rim of one fissure wrecked a building, leaving behind torn metal.
Terray Sylvester / Reuters The U.S. Geological Survey warned that fissures could erupt throughout the area, and Civil Defense officials on Sunday ordered people living on Halekamahina Road to evacuate and be on the alert for gas emissions and lava spatter.
Even so, some people such as Clawson remained in their homes, confident they would be spared.
"We are keeping track of lava bombs.
One went through the lanai (porch) roof of a neighbor's house," Clawson said.
"There's a point where we'll tell our first responders, 'Nope, you can't go'."
MANILA (Reuters) – The Philippines raised the alert level at its Mayon volcano on Monday after a loud explosion in the wake of increased activity made a hazardous eruption likelier, prompting authorities to close all schools and urge residents to stay indoors.
Mayon, the country's most active volcano, has been spewing ash, lava, and pyroclastic material since Jan. 13, displacing close to 40,000 residents in the central province of Albay.
The Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology (Phivolcs) raised its alert on Mayon to level 4, signifying a hazardous eruption is imminent, from level 3, which warns that such an eruption could be "weeks or even days" away.
"We strongly advise all people, both residents and tourists, to avoid the danger zone, and airlines to avoid flying near the volcano summit," agency chief Renato Solidum told a news conference.
The danger zone around the 2,462-meter (8,077-foot) volcano has been expanded to a radius of 8 km (5 miles), he added.
Solidum said the agency had recorded increased seismic activity and "lava fountaining and a summit explosion" from Sunday night, indicating more explosions ahead, including a hazardous eruption.
A level 5 alert signifies a hazardous eruption is underway.
Albay province has run out of emergency funds and more people would be evacuated once government financial help arrived, said provincial governor Al Francis Bichara.
He ordered schools to suspend classes, amid ash fall warnings following the explosion at the volcano.
"In some areas…it's already zero visibility, especially along the foot of the volcano," he told CNN Philippines, adding that strong winds could carry ash to distant towns.
Geologists warn us about dangerous volcanoes.
Will we spend pennies for warnings?.
America has some of the most dangerous volcanoes in the world, including two active "supervolcanoes" — Yellowstone (WY) and Long Lake (CA).
They found 57 are of high risk but with inadequate monitoring (systems at some of these might have been upgraded since the study).
California is the State most at risk due to its volcanoes near major cities, as shown in this map from the website of the California Volcano Observatory.
The USGS described the risk to America posed by these volcanoes and has a recommendation.
It is a sign of our government's dysfunctionality that after ten years Congress still has not funded NVEWS.
For details see The first step to protecting the world from its many dangers.
From Eurkealert Public Release: 1-Aug-2017 FSU research: Chemical weathering could alleviate some climate change effects Florida State University TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — There could be some good news on the horizon as scientists try to understand the effects and processes related to climate change.
Holden closure will help Energy Market Operator manage SA's blackout risk, report finds By political reporter Nick Harmsen Part of the soon-to-be vacated… Guest essay by Eric Worrall Building an energy producing nuclear fusion reactor remains elusive, but some companies are re-considering an old idea – combining nuclear fusion with nuclear fission in a single reactor, to overcome the disadvantages of both.
Scientists discover 91 volcanoes below Antarctic ice sheet.
This is in addition to 47 already known about and eruption would melt more ice in region affected by climate change This is in addition to 47 already known about and eruption would melt more ice in region affected by climate change Robin McKie Saturday 12 August 2017 18.11 EDT Last modified on Saturday 12 August 2017 20.08 EDT Scientists have uncovered the largest volcanic region on Earth – two kilometres below the surface of the vast ice sheet that covers west Antarctica.
"If one of these volcanoes were to erupt it could further destabilise west Antarctica's ice sheets," said glacier expert Robert Bingham, one of the paper's authors.
"The big question is: how active are these volcanoes?
After the team had collated the results, it reported a staggering 91 previously unknown volcanoes, adding to the 47 others that had been discovered over the previous century of exploring the region.
These newly discovered volcanoes range in height from 100 to 3,850 metres.
These active peaks are concentrated in a region known as the west Antarctic rift system, which stretches 3,500km from Antarctica's Ross ice shelf to the Antarctic peninsula.
HT/Gary Meyers From Eurkealert Public Release: 1-Aug-2017 FSU research: Chemical weathering could alleviate some climate change effects Florida State University TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — There could be some good news on the horizon as scientists try to understand the effects and processes related to climate change.
But what good is a Red Team if it would be smeared and intimidated even… Guest essay by Eric Worrall h/t JoNova – The closure of South Australia's GM Holden Car Factory (13,000 jobs) will help stabilise South Australia's green electricity grid, according to the government AEMO.
Holden closure will help Energy Market Operator manage SA's blackout risk, report finds By political reporter Nick Harmsen Part of the soon-to-be vacated… Guest essay by Eric Worrall Building an energy producing nuclear fusion reactor remains elusive, but some companies are re-considering an old idea – combining nuclear fusion with nuclear fission in a single reactor, to overcome the disadvantages of both.
I see there's a new study, unfortunately paywalled, which starts out by saying: Observations show that all recent large tropical volcanic eruptions (1850-present) were followed by surface winter warming in the first Northern Hemisphere (NH) winter after the eruption.
Recent studies show that climate models produce a surface winter warming response in the first winter after the largest eruptions, but require a large ensemble of simulations to see significant changes.
Northern Hemisphere land-only temperature anomalies for individual years (including January and February of the following year), plus the overall average (mean) and the two volcano years.
Now, they claim that the winter following large eruptions shows "warming" … but warming compared to what?
Figure 2 shows the comparison of winter and fall temperatures: As you can see, while in both volcano years the winter is slightly warmer than the fall, in neither case is the difference statistically significant.
In particular, Krakatau, largest eruption in recent history, shows almost no effect on the winter.
In short, their claim that "Observations show that all recent large tropical volcanic eruptions (1850-present) were followed by surface winter warming in the first Northern Hemisphere (NH) winter after the eruption" is not supported by the evidence.
And evidently, according to them, the other volcanoes are not large enough to lead to warmer winters … Now if they actually were serious scientists, they would have noted that large volcanic eruptions are NOT followed by statistically significantly warmer winters, and they would have looked at something else.
However, results from individual models are mixed, so they grabbed a whole bunch of models, averaged them, and PRESTO!
Man … this use of untested, unverified, and un-validated climate models gets old.
Volcanic Plumes are Bad for Human Health.
The Silent 'Plumerang' Could Be Worse.
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Massive volcanic eruptions may not be frequent, but they are memorable.
Now a team of scientists at the University of Leeds has found a second type of volcanic plume (the mixture of particles and gas emitted by an eruption) that may have even greater effects than the primary plume in an eruption, in part because the second plume — which the team cleverly dubbed a "plumerang" — descends again after the initial plume has dispersed and local populations have returned to normal activities.
Led by Dr. Evgenia Ilyinskaya, the team of researchers studied plume chemistry from the 2014-2015 lava field eruption at Holuhraun in Iceland. "The return of this second, mature plume, which we referred to as a 'plumerang,' showed that the volcanic sulphur had undergone a gas-to-particle conversion by spending time in the atmosphere," Dr. Ilyinskaya said. "However, our samples showed that the mature plume was instead very rich in fine particles which contained high concentrations of sulphuric acid and trace metals," Dr. Ilyinskaya continued.
It's estimated that the amount of sulphur dioxide released into the atmosphere was roughly two times that of a yearly total of SO2 emissions generated by the European Economic area," co-author, Dr. Anja Schmidt added.
The data we have gathered will be invaluable to preparing for a potential future event and its impacts on air quality and human health."
Deformation in Volcanoes Could Serve As Reliable Indicator of Future Eruptions.
A new study from the Cambridge University revealed that the deformation, or the amount of bulging and shrinking, could predict when a volcano will erupt.
This is crucial for eruption forecasting."
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MCCOMB — The state parks director is optimistic his agency can come up with the money to restore bug-eaten greens at Quail Hollow Golf Course this summer, despite the failure of the Legislature to approve a parks bond issue.
Ramie Ford spoke to some 60 golfers on the patio behind the Quail Hollow clubhouse at a recent public meeting hosted by Rep. Sam Mims, R-McComb.
"This facility is so important for our economic development, our tourism and our quality of life, and that's why we're here today having this meeting trying to get this problem solved," said Mims.
Ford detailed the domino-like set of problems that have beset the golf course at Percy Quin State Park. Tiny worms called nematodes resumed chomping grass roots over a year ago, just as they did years ago. Hurricane Isaac damaged the dam at Lake Tangipahoa last summer, forcing officials to drain the lake — the major source of irrigation for the golf course.
An alternative source of water, Tangipahoa River, provided a fraction the amount needed, stressing the greens.
Then came an apparent breakdown in communications at the Legislature that resulted in a state parks bond issue falling through the cracks — a bond that would have funded work at Quail Hollow.
Ford said the Mississippi Department of Wildlife, Fisheries and Parks asked House and Senate committees for a $9 million bond issue for all 25 state parks.
He was assured on Easter Sunday, the last day of the session, that it would go through
"When I got to work Monday morning we did not get a quarter. We got zero," Ford said.
"For whatever reason, this bond bill was not added to the big bond bill," said Mims, noting the bill should have gone through the Senate Finance Committee and House Ways and Means Committee.
"I don't think that's anybody's fault," Mims said. "That's the process that happens sometimes."
Sen. Kelvin Butler, D-McComb, serves on the finance committee and said he didn't know about the omission until it was too late.
"We did not know that money was in there for the parks," he said.
Golfer Bobby Booker said he sent letters to all area legislators last year alerting them to Quail Hollow problems and only Mims responded. Butler said he never got the letter.
Ford said the state parks budget was already strapped, having been cut 40 percent last year. And with the lake drained at Percy Quin, fewer people are using the park.
"We're down $250,000 in revenue at the park," Ford said.
Some $6 million has been allocated for dam repairs through the Mississippi Department of Finance Administration and the Federal Emergency Management Agency.
As for Quail Hollow, Ford said park officials have been "turning over every tin can" in search of funds — in particular, an estimated $257,000 needed to fix the greens. That will require making cuts at other parks around the state.
The plan is to dig up the greens to a depth of 2 inches, fumigate them with methyl bromide to kill the nematodes, then replant 152,000 square feet of Mini Verde grass. If successful, the project will result in brand-new greens playable by September.
"I'm fairly confident that by June 1st we'll be able to do that," Ford said.
"I just feel real good about it. I just can't tell you today it's 100 percent complete."
In the meantime, park workers will create temporary greens for use during the summer.
A fallback plan would be simply to sod the worst greens, which Ford said would be a temporary fix. An earlier effort to kill nematodes and let grass fill in the patches this spring didn't work.
Ford also said the course will soon have a full-time turf superintendent who can keep track of such issues on a daily basis.
He said nematodes are a formidable opponent, having plagued Quail Hollow in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Even if park workers successfully replace the greens this summer, "I'm scared we'll do this and wake up three or four years from now and the nematodes are back and they're worse than they've ever been," Ford said.
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Ford's S-Max MPV is widely regarded as one of the Blue Oval's most popular and successful models. Back in 2007, it even won the prestigious Car of the Year award in Europe, which goes to show that the reach of the S-Max knows no geography.
Now that the current model is long in the tooth, Ford is ready to unveil a successor at the 2013 Frankfurt Auto Show.
Called the S MAX Concept, the vehicle is less of an actual concept than it is a preview of the future production S-Max model. Not that there's anything wrong with that because one look at the concept and you're immediately pining for the production version to come out sooner than later.
In addition to adopting the modern global design language of Ford, the S Max Concept also makes use of new some nifty new features from Ford's SYNC system while also boasting of an interior that should make its customers happy.
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Rumors have been swirling since 2011 regarding the Chevrolet SS and we were amongst the first to start discussing it. The rumors cooled off up until a few weeks ago when after 40 years of using the "SS" logo, GM finally decided to trademark it. Later the rumors became even more certain, as OnStar, GM's in-vehicle communication system, mistakenly put the 2014 model lineup on its site. Within that lineup was a model dubbed the SS Performance.
This all adds up to a solid case that the Chevrolet SS Performance is on its way to the U.S. According to the rumormill, this would also result in the Holden Commodore SS, which was once used as the Pontiac G8, becoming the vehicle that dons the 2014 SS Perfomance badges.
With this release, Chevy would finally have a performance sedan to stack up against the likes of the Charger R/T and the Ford Taurus SHO.
UPDATE 02/16/2013: Chevy has officially unveiled the SS Performance on a in Daytona, FL. We have updated this review with all of the official features and specification.
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M-Audio Torq Xponent Video
In this video, DJ and Remix writer Ean Golden demonstrates a few key features of M-Audio Torq Xponent.
When M-audio first introduced the Oxygen 8 25-key MIDI controller, few could have predicted how widespread and popular it would become. By all accounts, that early model looked like a toy keyboard aimed squarely at bedroom producers. The strange thing was, it worked well, lasted forever and seemed to creep into just about everyone's collection. So when I heard that M-Audio would be releasing a full-size MIDI DJ controller, it did not surprise me that it also looked a tad bit toyish. The only question was if it would be as handy and reliable as my Oxygen 8, which ironically was recently retired to keyboard heaven after nearly three years of destructive use as a dedicated DJ controller. Although it will take a few years and a lot of gigs to really put an Xponent to the test of time, first impressions are good, and it appears that it is just the tool to have in your arsenal of DJ weaponry.
With so many M-Audio products and several other digital-DJ offerings, it's easy to see that some might be confused as to what exactly the Xponent is meant to be. From the outset, the Xponent was designed to be a dedicated control surface for M-Audio Torq software, which is the latest program to offer control over your digital files through an analog turntable. The Xponent controller, however, is meant to replace both turntables and the mixer all in one portable package. Also, a built-in soundcard boasts three stereo outputs for headphone, master and booth connections, which is basically all you would ever need for any party situation. Not only that, but the product for sale is called Torq Xponent because it includes the $300 Torq DJ software with it. All things considered, the street price tag of about $600 starts to look like a steal.
Xponent is bigger than I imagined. It's a few inches longer than a typical laptop, meaning it may poke out the top of your DJ travel bag. The weight is on the lighter side, but when placed on a countertop, it feels sturdy enough to not slip around with heavy play. Of course, like the excited child in everyone, I want to twist, turn and play with every knob and slider. The commanding jog wheels grabbed my attention first. They are large, easily gripped and have a smooth, natural feel. The faders, although solid, did feel a bit plasticlike for my taste and led me to wonder if they would hold up under rigorous use. The pitch fader in particular was a little disappointing. It's extra long, which is great for more precise adjustments, but with very little resistance and felt a tad wobbly. The knobs, however, have a nice even action and are well spaced for trouble-free playing.
Powering up the unit results in a vivid display of color — all the knobs and buttons are backlit with a rainbow assortment of colored LEDs. Unfortunately, with all those dancing lights, the Xponent does require external power. Digital DJing is all about traveling as light as possible, so the fewer cables you have to lug around the better. Luckily, M-Audio made the power supply lightweight and extra long, so you can reach just about any outlet available.
Rocking tunes for your friends is really simple; all you need to do is connect Xponent to a pair of speakers or mixer via the two RCA outputs labeled Booth and Master Output. Don't have any speakers? No problem — a ¼-inch TRS headphone jack on the front supplies audio for mixing on your own or for previewing tracks. Xponent's soundcard has universal drivers, so you can use it as an output for anything on your computer, including iTunes or other DJ software. The Master and Booth outputs are the same channel; so running separate channels of audio to an external mixer requires using the headphone output as the second channel. The soundcard itself is decent quality with good levels that should be sufficient for most situations. Surprisingly, the drivers are good as well, allowing for scratching at the lowest buffer settings with no audible break ups.
To try and emulate the typical user experience, I wondered how hard it would be to mix unknown songs on the fly without any prior analysis or customization. At first, it was difficult to keep two basic house tracks in sync. The jog wheels were far too sensitive for gentle pitch nudges. Fortunately, you can dial those settings into a more playable range because scratch sensitivity, tempo-nudge sensitivity and tempo faders are all adjustable within Torq. For example, the default setting for the pitch faders is ±8 percent, but you can set it for up to ±50 percent, at which point riding the pitch faders effectively was impossible but still a potentially useful setting. After making some adjustments, I was able to mix more naturally; however, needing to wait for Torq to analyze each track before I could play it broke my flow. On a MacBook with 5,400 rpm hard drive, the analysis engine either interfered with the soundcard or eats up all the available CPU strength, causing irregular playback. However, M-Audio told Remix that if you stick to the recommended system specs of a 7,200 rpm hard drive and a G5/2 GHz or Intel Core Duo/1.83 GHz (Mac) or a P4/2 GHz (PC), that shouldn't be a problem.
For all that CPU power, the analysis engine analyzes the tempo and waveforms in advance so it can assist you in making your mixes tighter. The success of that analysis determines how well Torq can help you keep tracks playing in sync. Torq seemed to do a fairly good job of quickly determining an accurate bpm for dance tracks with straightforward rhythms, but more complicated tracks heavy on the swing seemed to throw the engine for a loop.
Once Torq has analyzed a file, which can be done in bulk, it is ready to be mixed, and you have the option of engaging three types of automatic sync: Beat, Bar or Tempo modes are each available depending on how much you trust "DJ autopilot." Tempo is the most basic; when engaged, it locks one track's tempo to the other. That is great when Torq guesses the bpm accurately, but if the analysis is off, then you will have to disengage Tempo sync and use the pitch faders to fix the speed. Herein lies one of the few troublesome flaws when controlling Torq with the Xponent. For example, let's say you have two tracks playing at 127 and 120 bpm respectively; both pitch faders are in the center, so you use Tempo sync to make up the difference quickly and accurately. If the tempo match is still not quite perfect, then sync must be disengaged and the fader moved up just a touch. Unfortunately, the virtual pitch fader is fixed to the physical one, so any movement will result in a tempo jump back to center, ultimately throwing off the mix.
The same problem exists with Beat and Bar modes. If the computer does not get the mix quite right, you're going to have to turn the Sync mode off and possibly make it worse by trying to fix the difference. Ultimately, I can't complain too much because if you're relying on the computer for beat matching, it's no surprise that the mixes will be only as good as the computer's algorithms. On the positive side, the controls of the Xponent are precise enough that if you learn to keep tracks in sync the old-school way, they will stay in perfect rhythm for a lot longer than turntables possibly could. M-Audio told Remix that this problem would be fixed with Torq 1.5, but the company won't release the update for another few months.
Torq Xponent includes several original features that you may find either helpful or completely unnecessary. One obvious, "Duh, why didn't anyone do that before?" feature is the MIDI/mouse pad. Basically, the touch pad and two underlying buttons play dual roles as a fully functional mouse and an x-y MIDI controller. There is a logically placed and easy-to-spot MIDI button that lights up below to indicate the current state. That simple but effective addition made it easy to almost completely abandon the keyboard, and the x-y function is great for controlling dynamic effect builds such as stutters and echoes. Should you desire, it's possible to engage a mode that visually helps beginners keep beats synced. When engaged, this feature causes all the controls on each deck to blink in time with the tracks' rhythm, helping to ease the hard transition into beat matching.
Finally, M-Audio placed a useful Bank switch on the front of the Xponent. The switch toggles between banks A and B, which each send out completely separate values for all of the controls on the Xponent. One logical application of this simple tool would be having full control over all four decks inside Native Instruments Traktor 3.
Using Xponent with software other than Torq is a cinch because it's a general MIDI device that should be recognized by any MIDI-supporting software. I tested it extensively with Traktor 3.2 and had no problems connecting all of Xponent's controls to their likely software counterparts. The only drawback to using Xponent without Torq is that you appear to lose the responsive LED functionality of the backlit buttons. With Torq, all the functions, such as EQ cuts, loop status and effects switches change color or brightness to indicate a clear visual reference of their status.
Although Traktor is set up to send out MIDI data to just these kinds of switches, Xponent's don't seem to want to light up for anything but Torq, the software it was designed for. Apparently, it will be possible to control the Xponent's LEDs from other programs but will require some extra behind-the-scenes programming from outside developers before you can enjoy that functionality. Connecting all of the available controls to Traktor's four decks took hours, so to save you the trouble, you can find my TKS file for using Traktor with Xponent on remixmag.com.
If you're interested in the Torq software but can't spend the chunk of change for a pair of decks and a mixer, this may be your ticket to instant DJ nirvana. Xponent will also work wonderfully as an alternative MIDI controller for your software, but if you don't also want it as an audio interface, it is pricey to use just for MIDI. It's a lot of fun to play with a combination of Xponent's intuitive controls — which match Torq's software controls almost exactly — and Torq's endless supply of internal and VST effects. The hardware may not have the professional finish that some competitors are offering, but it's a useful tool that would fulfill most average DJs' needs at a price that is within their reach. The only remaining question is if it will last for years to come.
For Remix's Xponent video and a TKS file for using Traktor with Xponent, go toremixmag.com.
Pros: Well-lit and nicely laid out controls are easy to find and use. Plug-and-play connectivity with M-Audio Torq makes setup a cinch. Built-in soundcard means saving some cash for other toys. Two full banks of MIDI settings.
Cons: Slightly wobbly pitch sliders feel a bit weak. LEDs won't accept input from programs other than Torq. Problematic Sync modes.
Mac: G4/1.5 GHz, 512 MB RAM; OS 10.4.9
PC: P4/1.4 GHz, 512 MB RAM; Windows XP SP2


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Because this condition is so common, many people have tried to find a solution for reducing cankles. Unfortunately, all too often cankles are resistant to weight loss and exercise and seem to be a genetic condition. Some people consider the ankles a problem area, but do not have cankles. Instead, the extra fat seems to form a "donut" around the top of the foot that bulges around the top of most shoes. Whether someone has the cankle appearance or the donut appearance of excess fat above the shoe, it's difficult to hide the ankles. Fat at the ankle can cause problems with clothes, general insecurity or anxiety, as well as difficulty shoe and sock shopping.
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While fat around the ankles is generally unreceptive to diet and exercise, there is now a viable option for changing their appearance. Liposuction uses a discreet incision to suction the excess fat from around the ankles. Generally, once the minimally invasive procedure is performed, it's unlikely the fat will redeposit in the ankles to the same degree in the future. Liposuction is a safe, effective way to reduce ankle fat in the long-term.
If you're self-conscious of your ankles, liposuction is a correctional procedure with long-term results. Liposuction only takes one procedure to improve the appearance of your ankles and legs overall. No longer must you feel insecure showing your lower legs or feet. Contact board-certified, ASPS plastic surgeon Dr. Heidi Williams, M.D., who offers ankle contouring liposuction procedures for the ankle as a problem to residents of Mt. Pleasant, Charleston, Summerville, and the surrounding South Carolina communities.


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Mr. Quinter has extensive experience in representing stakeholders at every level of the construction industry. He has represented owners, contractors, and subcontractors on both public and private projects on a multitude of issues, including payment issues, defect and delay claims, and indemnification and insurance issues. Mr. Quinter has successfully obtained verdicts and rulings for his construction clients in cases involving various contract claims, liens, surety bonds, and personal injury claims resulting from construction site accidents. His extensive experience includes litigating complex commercial cases, insurance coverage and bad faith issues, unemployment compensation benefits, and labor and employment law issues. His experience includes mediation, arbitration, and litigation; but he spends extensive time helping clients manage risks and solve problems before they enter litigation.
Mr. Quinter is active in a number of trade and business organizations and he is regularly published in national, regional, and local publications. He presently sits on the Board of the Metal Building Contractors & Erectors Association Mid-Atlantic Chapter and chairs the Legislative Committee for Associated Builders & Contractors Eastern Pennsylvania. A former collegiate and professional soccer player, he formerly served as chairman of the William & Mary Men's Soccer 12th Man Club. He is also active in various political organizations and previously ran for Congress.
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"I enjoy helping my clients solve problems. As a businessman myself, I appreciate that removing obstacles in an efficient and cost effective manner improves company culture and, ultimately, the bottom line by allowing people to keep their focus on what they do well. A problem solved, whether the solution is legal or not, is always a win."
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Rachna Murthy is a consultant Ophthalmic and Oculoplastic surgeon. She specialises in cosmetic injectables, laser resurfacing and lesion removal here at the clinic.
Miss Murthy qualified as a Doctor in 1996 from Imperial College of Science, Technology and Medicine, London and has Fellowship training in eyelid plastic and cosmetic eyelid surgery from The Royal Victoria Eye and Ear Hospital, Melbourne, Australia, 2005-2006, Moorfield's Eye Hospital, London, 2006-2007, and The Craniofacial Unit at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital, London, 2007-2008.
Her specialist interests are in the medical and surgical treatment of thyroid eye disease, ocular surface disease, watery eye and eyelid mal-position, as well as managing skin cancer around the eye, and reconstruction following tumour removal. She is the lead of the multidisciplinary team at Addenbrooke's Hospital, managing complex thyroid eye disease patients from all over East Anglia and she also has a particular interest in the education of trainee ophthalmologists and is a Royal College of Ophthalmology Tutor.
Miss Murthy also has a keen interest in nonsurgical cosmetic procedures such as injectables and laser resurfacing and carries out her treatments on patients every Friday.
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- Fellow of the Royal College of Ophthalmologists
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Lexmark was born in 1991. It was originally the printer manufacturing wing of computer giant IBM. Lexmark have been big innovators in printer technology, developing the first printer with a built-in touch screen with Internet access. They were also amongst the leaders in developing wireless printer technology.
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Because Lexmark has largely steered clear of the consumer markets, it has been able to focus more investment and attention on developing larger, more efficient printers for businesses and other institutions. It's because of this that Lexmark is able to offer such a wide range of business printing possibilities.
Because Lexmark is appealing to a business audience, their focus in designing products is on creating cost-efficient solutions. In particular, Lexmark strives to develop color printers which will deliver quality prints for an affordable cost of ownership.
In terms of printer speed, they fall a little behind their competitors. Most Lexmark printers can put out around 25 pages per minute, in black and white or color. If speed is an issue then Lexmark may not be the most ideal solution for your business, but what they lack in this arena is compensated for by the savings you might make in the long run over a faster model from another brand.
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They both went to bed at 8 o'clock, which means I don't have to explain my beer situation to anyone. YAY!
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All sessions take place at the Glen Sather Sports Medicine Clinic in the Kaye Edmonton Clinic (Room 2C/2D). It is recommended that patients arrive 15 minutes early to complete their history forms. Appropriate clothing should be worn or brought to the session, along with instruments, dance shoes and any other items that are relevant for demonstrating the individual's craft.
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Please note: Only service dogs are permitted on guided hikes. Please wear appropriate shoes and bring plenty of water!
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At present, there is 7 billion tons of plastic waste in nature and the oceans. Recycling solutions exist but they are unsatisfactory because they constitute short-term solutions like recycling a plastic bottle into another plastic bottle. We use post-consumer recycled plastic harvested in nature and place it in a long-term cycle, that of construction, turning it into an eco-material that is recyclable and intended for different uses. To do this we have developed a unique industrial technique over the past 2 years. In addition, we are developing a deposit system for our material to be recycled or reused when the user is finished with it. Our material can be crushed and transformed or placed on another construction site.
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It is important for all students to maintain good health. Student Health Services provides many services and resources to address the health issues that men may face. If you have questions or concerns about your own health, please call Student Health Services (703-993-2831).
Currently enrolled students are eligible to receive primary care services. Services include, but are not limited to:
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We utilize a holistic approach to healthcare and our services are tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Regular health exams are for all students regardless of their gender identity, sexual orientation and whether or not they are sexually active.
Student Health Services can provide referrals to healthcare providers and specialists in the community as needed.
The Health Information Translations website has health information in multiple languages (like Arabic, Chinese, English, Korean, and Spanish), including information about how to conduct a testicular self-exam.
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Student Health Services provides confidential counseling on Sexually Transmitted Infection (STI) prevention and risk reduction as well as screening, diagnosis and treatment for STIs. Our healthcare providers can discuss other problems and concerns related to men's health and sexual health. Call (703-993-2831) to schedule an appointment.
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