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Omega MoonSwatch Pairs Speedmaster With Swatch Pricing And Bad News For Scalpers
By Rob Rich/March 24, 2022 4:15 pm EST
Omega and Swatch have announced a partnership to produce a small collection of hybrid timepieces that incorporate the luxury of Omega with the more casual "street brand" of Swatch. These new watches, dubbed "MoonSwatch," are derived from Omega's Speedmaster Professional Moonwatch models, which were designed in a similar style to the watches worn by the Apollo 11 astronauts during the first moon landing.
Each of the 11 watches in the collection are named after celestial bodies in our solar system, use less common colors that reflect their associated planet or sun, and an image of that planet on its battery cover. They also include what Omega is referring to as a "spacesuit-ready velcro strap," to give them an extra layer of looking and feeling like something meant to be used by astronauts.
Perhaps the biggest lure, though, is that – despite the Omega name – the watches will be priced at under $300 each, a fraction of what an actual Speedmaster would cost. According to the announcement, the MoonSwatch will be available for purchase starting on March 26th, 2022, at a disappointingly small selection of Swatch store locations.
Even better news
Except the release of the MoonSwatch isn't, actually, being limited to just specific Swatch stores. The official Swatch Instagram account has confirmed that, while the initial release will be in predetermined physical locations, the MoonSwatch will be available for purchase in a much more open capacity in the future.
In multiple replies to queries about whether or not the MoonSwatch will be a limited edition release, Swatch stated this wouldn't be the case. "The watches are not limited or numbered," Swatch told Instagram user Ronald Chew (@horologym), "they will also be available online at a later date if you're unable to purchase from a store."
The lack of limited availability should make it easier to get ahold of a MoonSwatch even if you aren't able to get to one of the selected locations, as well as prevent (or at least discourage) opportunistic scalpers from buying up most of the stock and attempting to resell it at astronomical prices. No pun intended. Though they could still try to take advantage of Swatch customers and collectors that don't want to wait however long it might be for the MoonSwatch to see a general release online.


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Exclusive interview with Steven L'Heureux of Ryko Solutions
Steven L'Heureux is a quick learner. With only two years under his belt as President and Chief Executive Officer, Ryko Solutions of Grimes, IA, is positioned to launch into a real growth spurt.
Steven L'Heureux is a quick learner. With only two years under his belt as President and Chief Executive Officer, Ryko Solutions of Grimes, IA, is positioned to launch into a real growth spurt.
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In this exclusive interview, L'Heureux touches upon many important industry topics. Frankly, it was his obvious passion and commitment to help operators become more successful that impressed me the most. His suggestion that operators seek out value-added partners as suppliers is a clarion call for renewed growth in this market segment.
Mike Perry: Now that you have been in the industry for two years, what do you know now that you wished you had known earlier about the carwash business?
Steven L'Heureux: I have a much better appreciation for the diverse needs of our customers. The carwash industry is composed of many segments, each with their own unique needs and wants. Market segmentation and building solutions to meet specific market needs has been a key strength of mine, that's what drove our dramatic ramp-up in engineering and aggressive new product development activity. We've launched 3 three major product platforms in 2012 and will match that again in 2013.
Mike Perry: What has impressed or surprised you most about the industry?
Steven L'Heureux: I was really surprised by the sophisticated technology built into modern carwashes and the tremendous resilience demonstrated by the owner/operator in the face of challenging economic environment. I was also impressed with the high degree of trust between Ryko and our customers. I knew coming into the position that Ryko had an excellent industry reputation, but had no idea how strong those relationships have grown over the company's 40 year history. Ryko takes its responsibility to help customers build profitable carwashes very seriously and has the products and programs to back that commitment up.
Mike Perry: As CEO, you have placed a high priority on product development and building a stronger service organization. How did you know which products the market needed?
Steven L'Heureux: When I came to Ryko, I surveyed the OEM field and realized that no one was attempting to offer the "full package." By that I mean, there wasn't any company which offered operators a real one-stop shop to find equipment, cleaning products and, most importantly, after sale maintenance and service support. Not only that, but I could see the industry was shifting from a single-site owner/operator to an investor/operator who has multiple locations. That kind of person needs to simplify the procurement and operational support process as much as possible; they need one-stop shopping. Our focus is to help our customers build the most profitable carwashes in the market, and that means offering our customers support at every step of the process, whether it's finding the funds to build their project or surveying the site or marketing their business and providing on-going service and cleaning solutions optimized to their specific needs.
Mike Perry: Can you talk about the training process of Ryko's new service technicians? With Ryko's large install base, this has to be a huge part of your continued success?
Steven L'Heureux: It is the absolute cornerstone of our success and the success of our customers. Preventive maintenance is the key to building wash count volumes and profits. To that end, we have nearly 300 factory-trained technicians who have an industry-leading average of nine years of experience and the necessary tools to ensure they get the job done right the first time, with a 90 percent first-time fix rate on our service calls to prove it. In fact, we have invested over $4 million to ensure that the most frequently used carwash parts are on our fleet of vans or in our regional warehouses. This includes many of the commonly needed competitor parts, as well. To keep this team of technicians ahead of the developments in our industry, we bring every technician into our Grimes, Iowa manufacturing facility once every year for a week of comprehensive and intensive training on new techniques for how our products are manufactured and study on new ways to service both Ryko and competitive equipment. In 2012 we invested over $1 million in technical training and will match that again this year.
Mike Perry: What specific activities can operators do to increase their revenues?
Steven L'Heureux: I'm glad you asked this question. In addition to preventive maintenance, I think a lot of operators dismiss the importance of a scheduled and well-thought out marketing plan. We recently helped a successful Midwest convenience store chain boost car counts by over 75 percent at their 20 carwashes by focusing on those two areas. This was an additional $55,000 that fell to the bottom-line for the company over sixty-day period!! We worked with the company to create new signage and pricing to be marketed in all five different zones of a C-Store location, and developed two more phases of the marketing plan which will continue to boost volumes throughout 2013.
Mike Perry: How should a serious operator evaluate a potential supplier like Ryko?
Steven L'Heureux: In addition to the obvious equipment considerations, you must also look at the total cost of ownership and evaluate the value the vendor is bringing to the table. It is also important to assess the vendor's viability. Unfortunately, our industry is facing a challenging period and we expect to see considerable consolidation as well as some players exiting the business altogether.
Mike Perry: Does it seem ironic or problematic that long-established manufacturers like Ryko are making very functional equipment, yet operators seem to be washing fewer cars now at their sites than they were ten years ago?
Steven L'Heureux: This is really a carwash industry urban myth. Carwash counts were actually up in 2012; the ICA states counts were up 2 percent. We track carwash counts at nearly 3,000 sites across the country because of our popular Cents Per Wash program and have seen carwash counts increase over the past year as well. We have one large account customer that saw a 6 percent increase across their network of several hundred washes and a 29 percent increase where a new machine was installed and Ryko's new marketing programs deployed. Regionally, we've seen carwash counts up in every region of the country, except California. I think the issue for operators today is to maximize their uptime and to find equipment which allows them to see high throughput while also offering a wide variety of menu options to lure in a large customer base.
Mike Perry: Ryko is known to be a company which has always been passionate about "wash quality" to satisfy consumers. Are there more wash quality issues that in-bay consumers and operators still want to see improved?
Steven L'Heureux: I see wash quality as attention to detail throughout the whole process for operators – do I have the right equipment, the right cleaning solutions, is my bay and equipment maintained correctly. That attention to detail is reflected on the experience the operator gives consumers.
Mike Perry: What will be the next "breakthrough" in the in-bay market?
Steven L'Heureux: In terms of the OEMs, I think we're still seeing consolidation as a result of the economic recession, and this will mean operators can demand more from their suppliers. The breakthroughs will be in terms of support the OEM can offer, whether it is technical service, marketing programs or bundled chemical solutions. The most profitable carwashes will be the ones who can streamline their operations and find this kind of partnership.
Mike Perry: What advice would you give operators with six to 10 year old machines?
Steven L'Heureux: A lot of our c-store customers are using older machines due to the economic realities of today and honestly, there's no advice specific to an older machine that wouldn't also apply to a newer one. It's simple: Maintenance. You need to be concentrated on preventive maintenance and following through with a regular, rigorous maintenance schedule. That's what's made our service programs such a success – operators recognize the importance of regular, reliable maintenance which prevents so many of the headaches you hear about from other IBA operators.
Mike Perry: What one thing would you like to see operators do better in 2013?
Steven L'Heureux: At Ryko, our goal is to help the customer build his or her most profitable carwash. There's much we can accomplish together in growing the business if the operator embraces a partnership mentality. We believe strongly in partnering with our customers and working together to build a more profitable carwash. I believe for Ryko to grow our customers must thrive. I think the customer who recognizes those efforts at partnership and the importance of regular service and preventive maintenance, as well as the lucrative support in terms of marketing, operations and chemistry solutions, will excel in 2013.
Mike Perry: What one thing would you like to see Ryko do better in 2013?
Steven L'Heureux: While we are the clear leader in North America and in the top three carwash manufacturers in the world, we aspire to be global leader in our industry. I want to see us branch out into different segments and global marketplaces of the carwash industry.
Mike Perry has more than 30 years of experience in business-to-business sales and in retail marketing. He can be reached at [email protected], or at 770-330-2490.
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Transforming carwash technology
SmartOperators are created when "artificial intelligence" and "industrial internet of things" technologies are applied to the carwash world.
By Michael O'Donnell
Over the last decade, many advances have occurred in the equipment and control space; however, site management technology hasn't kept pace with innovation. As the sophistication levels have risen, developing a fully integrated solution for monitoring, maintaining and managing the critical components of a carwash operation has become increasingly challenging. The most sophisticated and fastest growing model is "express exterior," which is essentially a motorized assembly line of robotic wash machinery, executing specific applications throughout the cleaning, shining and drying process.
Driven Brands rings Nasdaq closing bell
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Customizable memberships and packages bring convenient and cost-effective wash solutions to fleets of all sizes.

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The Lounge Kittens – Sequins & C-Bombs
Published on 7th September 2016, by Jamie Giberti - Posted in Alternative 1
Originality: 8/10
Repeat Listen Value: 8/10
Wonderful arrangements | Fantastic harmonies | Downright clever
Where's the Gloryhole cover?
Lets start this review by being perfectly honest; The Lounge Kittens are not usually the kind of band you'd find on Rock Sins. But then, there aren't too many very talented trio's of female lounge singers who can cover the likes of Steel Panther and make it as fun as Jen, Zan and Timia can.
With Sequins & C-Bombs being a covers album (albeit a very unique one), as one might expect certain songs come off better than others. What is pleasing for those who have followed The Lounge Kittens since they burst onto the scene at Sonisphere Knebworth two years ago, thanks in no small part to Fred Durst from Limp Bizkit, is that the majority of the songs on the album are definite successes.
Sequins & C-Bombs is one of those albums where virtually every listener will have a favourite song. Some will prompt for the re-arrangement of The Darkness' Love Is Only A Feeling, having been reworked so delicately that it would be a perfect choice for the next John Lewis Christmas Commercial (undoubtedly going viral in the process). Others may find the jazzed up rendition of AC/DC's Dirty Deeds Done Dirt Cheap their highlight. Still others will opt for (the even more bonkers than the original) Bounce by System Of A Down, Kittens' style. Other notable tracks include a wonderfully stripped back Want You Bad (The Offspring) and a version of Usher's Yeah which manages to out-sass the original in glorious fashion.
There are two medleys on the album, neither of which on paper sound like they should ever work but definitely do. The Prodigy mix ("Smack My Firestarter To Outer Space") is a clever arrangement but it's nothing compared to "Rammers", an ode to everyone's favourite German industrial metal giants Rammstein. Who knew a mix of Sonne, Feuer Frei and Du Hast could be made to sound with just a piano and three wonderful voices? Anyone who listens to this album will know.
This album is one that's likely to have some detractors, even if only because it's a covers album and a portion of the listening audience will turn their collective noses up because of that fact. Those people can only be classed as soulless, as Sequins & C-Bombs is the most fun album anyone is likely to hear all year. If you want something different (but still familiar), or want to expose people you know to some great songs in a new way, then we suggest getting hold of The Lounge Kittens' album as soon as you possibly can. You won't be disappointed.
Sequins & C-Bombs is released on the 16th of September 2016. Follow The Lounge Kittens on Twitter at @TheLKittens.


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New York Times: "Mr. Dengler is a genial raconteur...we rarely encounter his kind of experience at the theater."
Time Out New York: **** "Immensely engaging autobiographical solo show...high on evocative ideas...you'll leave a Dengler fan."
Theatre Is EasY: "...an intellectual and emotional pastiche that is as fascinating as it is utterly heartfelt...It's a show that will make you think...hard."
DC Metro Theater Arts: "...the soul-searching writer/performer is articulate, soft-spoken, and engrossing, and the complete antithesis of what you might have expected a rock star to be—until you saw this uber-intelligent show."
SHOW-Score.com: "Possibly the coolest show at the fest!"
After a very successful run at the New York International Fringe Festival, Homo Sapiens Interruptus took part in the Fringe Encore Series at the SoHo Playhouse in 2016.
Carlos Dengler takes us on a journey of origins in his exciting monologue, Homo Sapiens Interruptus. Deskside, a la Spalding Gray, Carlos recounts his adolescent discovery of the heavy metal music of Megadeth and Metallica, and how the spirit of his headbanging youth paved the way for his career as a founding member of the band Interpol.
The monologue interweaves Carlos' musical journey with a mystical evocation of human origins. Intelligent and heartfelt, Carlos' story explores how youthful obsession often, and heartbreakingly, shatters against ineluctable currents of change and adulthood.
Shannon Rose Leopold, Allen Mendez, David Kagan, Sophie Sorensen, Laurence Maslon, David Davoli, Scott Illingworth, Ryan Thompson, Shane Harrington, Carlos Ramirez, Michael Cohen, Mark Fifer, Noll Griffin, Andrew Erdman, Kate Abbruzzese, David Jolly & Susan A. Burke.


I'm using version 3.6.0.2 of GeoBase. With the latest version of Chrome (Version 33.0.1750.117 m on windows and Version 33.0.1750.117 on Mac) there seems to be a problem with CanvasLayer. If I instantiate a single layer on a map then the map renders just fine, but as soon as I destroy that instance of the CanvasLayer and then instantiate a second CanvasLayer (using the same ID) then the map goes blank. This is not a problem with IE8, IE10, FF, or older versions of Chrome.
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CryoSat's primary instrument is the Synthetic Aperture Interferometric Radar Altimeter (SIRAL). It was designed to meet the measurement requirements for ice-sheet elevation and sea-ice freeboard, which is the height of ice protruding from the water.
Conventional radar altimeters send pulses at intervals long enough that the echoes are uncorrelated; many such echoes can be averaged to reduce noise. At the typical satellite orbital speed of 7 km/s, the interval between pulses is about 500 microseconds.
However, the CryoSat altimeter sends a burst of pulses at an interval of only about 50 microseconds. The returning echoes are correlated and, by treating the whole burst together, the data processor can separate the echo into strips arranged across the track by exploiting the slight frequency shifts, caused by the Doppler effect, in the forward- and aft-looking parts of the beam.
Each strip is about 250 m wide and the interval between bursts is arranged so that the satellite moves forward by 250 m each time. The strips laid down by successive bursts can therefore be superimposed on each other and averaged to reduce noise. This mode of operation is known as the Synthetic Aperture Radar – or SAR – mode.
In order to measure the arrival angle, a second antenna receives the radar echo simultaneously. When the echo comes from a point not directly beneath the satellite, there is a difference in the path-length of the radar wave, which is measured.
Simple geometry then provides the angle between the 'baseline', joining the antennas and the echo direction.
In addition to the altimeter, knowledge of the precise orientation of the baseline of the two receiving antennas is essential. CryoSat measures this baseline orientation using the oldest and most accurate of references: the position of the stars in the sky.
Three star trackers mounted on the antenna support structure each takes five pictures per second. The images are analysed by the star trackers' built-in computers and compared to a catalogue of star positions.
The altimeter makes a measurement of the distance between the satellite and the surface. However, this measurement cannot be converted into the more useful measure of the height of the surface until the satellite's position is accurately known.
The orbital position of altimetry satellites can be determined to within a few centimetres. To do this, CryoSat carries two devices: a radio receiver and a laser retroreflector.
The Doppler Orbit and Radio Positioning Integration by Satellite (DORIS) radio receiver detects and measures the Doppler shift on signals broadcast from a network of more than 50 radio beacons around the world. Although the full accuracy of this system is obtained only after ground processing, DORIS provides a real-time estimate on board. The DORIS system has been operating for more than a decade, and is used on many satellites.
A small laser retroreflector is attached to the underside of CryoSat. This little device has seven optical corner cubes, which reflect light in exactly the direction it came from. A global network of laser tracking stations fires short laser pulses at the satellite and times the interval before the pulse arrives back – providing independent reference measurements of its position.
These stations are relatively few but, because their positions are very accurately known from their routine work of tracking geodetic satellites, they provide a set of independent reference measurements of CryoSat's position.


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The Chill
by Scott Carson
National Bestseller
A supernatural force—set in motion a century ago—threatens to devastate New York City in this "terrific horror/suspense/disaster novel" that "grips from the first page" (Stephen King, #1 New York Times bestselling author).
Far upstate, in New York's ancient forests, a drowned village lays beneath the dark, still waters of the Chilewaukee reservoir. Early in the 20th century, the town was destroyed for the greater good: bringing water to the millions living downstate. Or at least that's what the politicians from Manhattan insisted at the time. The local families, settled there since America's founding, were forced from their land, but some didn't leave...
Now, a century later, the repercussions of human arrogance are finally making themselves known. An inspector assigned to oversee the dam, dangerously neglected for decades, witnesses something inexplicable. It turns out that more than the village was left behind in the waters of the Chill when it was abandoned. A dark prophecy remained, too, and the time has come for it to be fulfilled—for sacrifices must be made. And as the dark waters begin to inexorably rise, the demand for a fresh sacrifice emerges from the deep...
"A must read for fans of eerie, gripping storytelling" (Dean Koontz, #1 New York Times bestselling author), The Chill is "a creepy tale of supernatural terror" (Publishers Weekly, starred review).
Publisher: Atria/Emily Bestler Books
Fiction Horror Suspense Thriller
Atria/Emily Bestler Books
Scott Carson - Author


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I have been working with Fedora Core 3 since I moved my parents and family over to that distribution from Windows. I like the distribution, but missed the tricked out Enlightenment e17 setup I had crafted in Gentoo. Here is how I fixed that situation.
A few years back I built a Killlough Platform Lego Robot that turned into a very fun project and a very interesting robotic platform. Well, now the Killough Platform has a new name, the holonomic drive system. Versions of this type of drive system are popping up all over the internet.


Life without roast chicken or other types of poultry is almost unimaginable today.
Vegeta Chicken No MSG is a combination of dried vegetables and herbs, and serves to improve and enhance the bland, neutral flavor of roast chicken and other types of poultry.
Sprinkle Vegeta Chicken over your raw poultry and leave it stand for approximately 30 minutes. This will enable the aromas of the vegetables and herbs to imbue into the meat. After that continue with meat preparation as desired – roast, fry or grill it.


On the evening of Saturday, March 23, the members of the Young Adult Fellowship gathered for dinner and a spiritual talk. Guest speaker and author Kh. Constantina Palmer of St. John's (Newfoundland) presented her talk entitled, "Fake It 'til You Make It: Living an Orthodox Life in a World of Hypocrisy." Participants especially enjoyed the homemade lenten Cajun dinner and the extended Q&A session with Kh. Constantina following her presentation. The event was sponsored by the Mentoring Program at St. George Orthodox church, which endeavours to engage young adults at critical points in their lives. Group mentoring events foster healthy discussions about life, relationships, and spirituality. To learn more about Mentoring or to be included on the distribution list please contact Fr. Joseph Purpura, pastor, or Fr. Justin Mitchell, Mentoring Director.
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KATY WEITZ, GHOSTWRITER
BOOKS & TESTIMONIALS
HOW IT WORKS & PRICES
BOOK PUBLICIST
Katy Weitz is a story-teller of the highest order. Throughout her career, first as a newspaper journalist and later as the founder of a real life story agency, she has been drawn to incredible true stories and has harnessed all her skills to bring these stories to the widest audience possible. It was this drive to help ordinary people tell their extraordinary stories which led her into the role of ghostwriter. To date, she has published ten books for some of Britain's biggest publishers, with number 11 due out in October 2018.
In September 2015 Katy's book Sins of the Mother won the coveted No. 1 spot in the Sunday Times Bestseller list. Her books have been sold all over the world and translated into French, German, Czech and Indian. Several have been the subjects of TV documentaries and work is currently underway to turn two of her books into films.
Katy has a proven track record for producing sensitive, insightful and well-crafted memoirs to deadline and is represented by the Andrew Lownie Literacy Agency for her commercial work. Combining empathy and vision, Katy connects deeply with those she works with, and this is demonstrated by her uncanny ability to 'become' them on the page. It is this authenticity which has propelled Katy to the top of her profession.
Her ghosted books to date include Daddy's Little Secret by Tina Stevens [Ebury], Mummy is a Killer by Nikkia Roberson [Ebury], Cellar Girl by Joesfina Rivera [Ebury], Little Drifters: Kathleen's Story by Kathleen O'Shea [HarperCollins], The Devil On The Doorstep by Annabelle Forest [Simon & Schuster], Tressa: The 12-year-old Mum by Tressa Middleton [Blake], Seconds to Snap by Tina McGuff [Blake], Sins of the Mother by Irene Kelly [Macmillan] , Wthout a Mother's Love by Amanda Wright [Blake] and I Own You by Dawn McConnell [Macmillan]. Aardman: An Epic Journey, by Peter Lord, David Sproxton and Nick Park, is the story about the British animation studio Aardman. Published by Simon & Schuster, it is due out in October 2018.
Thanks to her journalistic talents and contacts, Katy works alongside publishers and authors to gain publicity and maximum exposure.
LATEST NEWS: Films rights to Sins of the Mother Sold to Unstoppable Urges Productions
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The Niyamas are the second limb of the 'Eight Limbs of Yoga' from the ancient Indian sage Patanjali's Yoga Sutras. The Niyamas refers to duties directed towards ourselves - inner observances. They are intended to help us build character.
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We've finally gotten back into doing some science again. One of the extra activities for Mars was to build an edible Mars rover out of lollies. Skeeterbug found this suggestion in his notebook some time ago and made sure to remind me that we needed to do this. First we used Google Images to see pictures of the various rovers and decided how to make it. Then we gathered all our bits and pieces and got to building. This project was great fun for the kids since they got to sample the various pieces as we went.
Someone was a bit annoyed at this point. I don't remember why.
These were the closest things I could find to Twizzlers here. They are shorter than Twizzlers, thicker, and very chewy. Yum!
I had some chocolate icing left over from a cake mix and that is what we used to hold everything together. Very fun. I'm glad they didn't think to ask if they could build one for each of them! We also watched youtube videos of the Mars Curiosity landing. Skeeterbug especially liked this animated version describing how it was all supposed to happen (and did happen, apparently!).
One more Mars project to go, building a volcano. We've actually already started the next unit on Space Rocks. If we stay on track we should still be able to finish astronomy this year.
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Blodek, Wilhelm (actually, Vilém), Czech composer; b. Prague, Oct. 3, 1834; d. there, May 1, 1874. He studied with J.F. Kittl and A. Dreyschock. He taught for 3 years in Poland, then returned to Prague, and became a prof. of flute at the Prague Cons. (1860–70). In 1870 he became insane and spent the rest of his life in an asylum. His opera in the Czech language, V studni (In the Well), was produced with excellent success in Prague (Nov. 17, 1867); it was also given in German under the title Im Brunnen (Leipzig, 1893). His second opera, Zitek, remained unfinished at his death; it was completed by F.X. Vana, and produced in Prague at the centennial of Blodek's birth (Oct. 3, 1934). Blodek also wrote a Sym. in D minor (1859) and a Flute Concerto (1862).
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A: Вы не передаете ошибки в темплейт. Вот пример работающего валидатора.
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A: Обратите внимание, что вы передаете в шаблон переменную $validator, а не $errors в этом участке кода:

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Aro News: PSG, Good to see you again. what is happening in Nzuko Aro? You are their voice.
PSG: Thank you Ugo and congratulations to the entire team of Aro News for sustaining the standard and quality of this tabloid. When I look at the caliber of Aro elites writing on the paper, I feel excited because of the quality of the ideals and opinions they contribute. I think you are doing well and we commend you. This platform is selling Aro Kingdom.
Aro News: So what is up in Nzuko Aro now?
PSG: Well, let me begin by appreciating the level of commitment to Aro course by the present Nzuko Aro led by Mazi George Ezuma. This team is focused and determined to push Aro Kingdom to "Kilimanjaro" mountains. Our major priority is to ensure there is peace in Aro and development and indeed they are using all "Umu Aro that matter, their personal connections and contacts to achieve their objectives. They are succeeding from all intents and purposes.
Aro News: You talked about peace in Aro, How will you describe the presence of peace in Aro Kingdom because many Aro villages are in turmoil.
PSG: This is a very tempting question, but there is an answer for you. Yes, there is no doubt that some Aro villages are not working together. This I agree with totally, but Nzuko Aro is doing everything It can to bring all villages to agree that peace is sine qua non in every community. We have been having series of meetings and programmes with Ndi Eze Ogos on the need to hold their villages intact. Nzuko Aro has been working with Ndi, Eze Ogo, and many of them are doing well. The sad aspect of the whole crisis in many Aro Villages today is that these crisis are being sponsored by some Aro leaders. Many of these villages are divided and some in factions because the Aro leadership have refused or maybe for their material gains looked the other way from addressing these crisis objectively. Eze Aro and his cabinet can checkmate these village crisis if they so mean it.
You will agree too that because of crisis, the 19 Eze Ogos in Aro are not speaking in one voice. This is sad and not in the interest of the kingdom. Something has to be done about this and fast too before the matter gets out of hand.
Despite all efforts Nzuko Aro is making to attract Aro villages to attend Ikeji Festival, how many villages attend the memorable Eke – Ekpe Day in one accord. Very few of them. The reason is that many Aro villages are in turmoil and this must be addressed. Aro leadership, stakeholders should join the efforts of the present Nzuko Aro to return the kingdom to its jolly old days. The Ezes who trade with Aro peace and development should know that Aro ancestors still have their eyes open and if we still believe in their powers, their fear is the beginning of wisdom, by perpetrators of evil.
Aro News : That was a very fine analysis. Thank you and we hope they will hear. Now you held your last CEC Meeting in Abuja on 28th April, 2018. What were you discussing?
PSG: Well, my brother, you know too well that whenever and wherever we meet, we discuss Aro welfare. So we were in Abuja to discuss Aro matters. Issues bothering on peace, unity, security, development of the kingdom were on the front burner. Far reaching decisions were taken on several issues staring the kingdom on the face. CEC also discussed the infrastructure in Aro especially the deplorable condition of Aro/Ohafia road. We also commended the likes of Dr. Alex Otti, OFR and Senator Mao Ohuabunwa for embarking on the rehabilitation of some internal roads in Aro and called on other well meaning and patriotic Aro sons who are connected to use such links to better the lots of the kingdom. The PG, Mazi George Ezuma used that forum to call on the Federal Government to do the needful on Aro/Ohafia road, and to Abia State Government to turn around Ndi Okereke Abam road and reduce the sufferings of the people. He called on Aro politicians to unite in one voice, promising that Aro community will vote any Aro son or daughter gunning for any position in the 2019 elections.
Other issues discussed by CEC meeting include Aro website, Arochukwu Development Fund, Constitution Amendment, adoption of common burial ceremony in Aro and of course the inauguration of 2018 Ikeji Aro Festival.
Aro News: A nice one PSG but one of the decisions taken at the Abuja conference was the inauguration of the 2018 Ikeji Committee, tell us about the committee and what Aros should expect in the 2018 Eke – Ekpe Day?
PSG: Yes the 2018 Ikeji Aro committee is headed by Dr. Azubike Okoro. He took over from Dr. Orji Ogbonnaya Orji who had chaired this committee for two straight years and left a legacy that Dr. Azubike led committee will work hard to surpass. Inaugurating the committee, the PG, Mazi George Ezuma charged them to work hard and ensure better packaging of the event. He reminded them of the task ahead of this assignment but was hopeful they will deliver, noting that the personality involved are great and purposeful men who strive for excellence in their endeavours. Dr. Azubuike who spoke on behalf of his committee promised to do the best to ensure a land mark success adding that he will need the cooperation of Nzuko Aro and other prominent Aro sons to achieve his desire for the 2018 Ikeji Festival. Other prominent members of the committee include, Dr. Friday Ohuche, Dr. Orji Ogbonanya Orji, Mazi Nwosu Nwaka, 1st vice President (Nzuko Aro) Chief J.C Imuoh, etc. Nzuko Aro is very optimistic that Aros and friends will find it difficult to recover from the 2018. Eke – Ekpe day because everything is in place. The villages would file out in their cultural dances. Our brothers in Diaspora are warming up for this great Event. Ekpe Aro will be on display, Nigeria Breweries, Plc MTN would all be there to spice up the event and gave away prizes.
Aro News: Thank you PSG. Aro News will be there live. But again, with this kind of elaborate planning, how about security?
PSG: Security plans are not blown open like that. I am aware that there will not be any space for any criminal to operate. Total security on Eke – Ekpe day is signed, sealed and delivered. I will just use this opportunity to advise trouble makers, hoodlums to stay clear from the venue of the event or risk their lives. The security will not take any unruly behavior for granted. So be warned. Stay in your house if you have no business at Amaikpe square on Eke –Ekpe Day.
Aro News: We heard of a CEC meeting scheduled for 1st Sept 2018 in Port-Harcourt. How come it did not hold again?
PSG: Yes, there was an arrangement for a CEC meeting in September, but again, members thought it would be a task to hold the meeting in Port-Harcourt and return for Ikeji Festival. Those arguments gave impetus to the change of the meeting to 27th October, 2018 still in Port -Harcourt branch. So all roads will lead to Port -Harcourt in October for that all important meeting.
Aro News: I am afraid, we have to begin to summarise this discussion, thank you our able PSG for updating us on all Nzuko Aro activities. God bless you.
PSG: Bless you too my brother Ugochukwu. We are all deep neck in Aro thankless job and indeed, we derive joy doing so because that is the legacy we are leaving behind' Nzuko solicits for the support of all and sundry to take Aro Kingdom to another level. We salute Eze Aro, His Majesty, Eze Vincent Ogbonnaya Okoro CFR for the much he is doing to keep Aro at peace. We also salute Eze DR. Kanu Nwa Kanu (Eze Ibom Isii) and Eze Okoroafor Uro, Eze Eze Agwu) for sustaining the tenets of Aro culture and tradition. We charge them to work even harder and very objective too to ensure that Aro Kingdom is united in peace. It is their duty to ensure a peaceful Aro Community. Let me also appreciate my Secretary, Miracle Onyemata for assisting me to package this work even when the editor of this paper, Ugo Okoro, was bulling us to meet his deadline. Let me wish you all happy Ikeji Celebration and advise you to play safe while enjoying yourselves.


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Posted byCraig W. Toth January 21, 2021 January 20, 2021 Posted inOpinion & AnalysisTags:Baseball, Ben Cherington, Chris Archer, Joe Musgrove, Josh Bell, MLB, Pirates, Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Pirates, Trevor Williams
When I hear general managers from around Major League Baseball talk, I always take much of what they say with a grain of salt; all while trying to read between the lines or concentrating on key words in an attempt to interpret the message they might be trying to convey. Sometimes they give you a pretty clear message, but even then it is hard to not be skeptical. So, it is no surprise that when Pittsburgh Pirates General Manager Ben Cherington speaks I find myself doing this little dance, trying to decipher the truths through perceived inconsistencies.
When Cherington came on the scene during the past off-season, shortly after the Starling Marte trade, he was quoted as saying, "A good chunk of players who were on the team last year will be on the team this year, and they really do have a chance to be part of that next winning team. We're just trying to build toward that.". He continued with, "The way I look at it, the way we're looking at it — and I really believe this — is there's a group of young players here who are either already on the team or close to being on the team that we truly believe will be part of our next winning team. So our focus is really to build with that group,".
No specific players were mentioned by Cherington at the time, however, a whole lot of speculation as to who he could be thinking of when he made these statements; mostly consisting of Pirates who were on the Major League Roster at the time. Could he mean Josh Bell and Joe Musgrove? Or, it had to be Mitch Keller and Bryan Reynolds he was talking about. Ke'Bryan Hayes' name was also mentioned in passing at the time due to him being on the cusp of joining the big league team.
Now, just a couple of days ago Cherington sat down with the media following the trade of Joe Musgrove to the San Diego Padres, and not even a month removed from the Christmas Eve trade of Josh Bell to the Washington Nationals, to attempt to provide us with some details surrounding the decisions that have been made thus far. Right way some fans' memories jumped back to the previous quotes by Cherington about a young core, that obviously no longer included Bell or Musgrove, as it was clear that he had blatantly lied to us. But did he really? With no names uttered and a pile full of assumptions, it may never be known exactly who Cherington had in mind, if the 2020 season, albeit shortened, had changed his perception or at least caused the evaluation process to be updated; while the remaining portion of the quote about being a part of the next winning team is pure GM speak. I mean, there isn't any MLB General Manager alive, or dead, that hasn't talked about victories, championship or something as truly vague as winning.
However, the focus did not remain partially in past for very long as the conversations concerning finances and payroll emerged; which somewhat justifiably, almost always seems to dominate the discussions when it comes to the Pirates, Cherington and especially Bob Nutting. During this same press conference Cherington reported to those present that, "Coming into the offseason, there was no need to move money, no need to move payroll for the sake of moving payroll. There was no request for that. We haven't made a single move for financial considerations." Some immediately made the assertion that this was an outright lie on the part of Cherington, however, this is extremely hard to prove with 100% certainty. Sure it's something that can be hypothesized based on the current payroll of approximately $42 million when compared to the $74 million it was at the beginning of 2019, but its far from a given, especially since at least a few of the moves are ones we all saw coming, with a few being ones that many of us agreed with.
As the current off-season began it was apparent that the Pirates payroll was going to decrease; and did so pretty much immediately. Chris Archer had a $11 million team option, which the Pirates decided to buy out for a mere $250K. After having undergone surgery in the beginning of June 2020 to relieve symptoms of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS), it was almost a foregone conclusion that Pittsburgh would not pick up the option; a decision most conceded was the correct call. Only a few weeks later Trevor Williams, who was discussed a potential non-tender candidate due to his recent struggles and estimated $3.2-$4.4 million arbitration salary for 2021, was designated for assignment in order to make room on the 40-man roster in order to protect player(s) from the then upcoming Rule 5 Draft. Once again, it was acknowledged that this was more than likely the appropriate determination. That's $14.2-$15.4 million off the payroll, just in those two moves alone.
Now, after jumping past some minor moves, that brings us to the approximate $10.85 million the Pirates saved by trading Bell and Musgrove during the past month; minus any of the salaries coming back of course. As hard as I try, I can't prove beyond a reasonable doubt these trades weren't made to preserve money, even if I honestly believe they were ultimately the right moves; just like it is impossible to prove with absolute certainty that they were salary dumps, plain and simple. And ultimately this is where the disagreement comes in concerning Cherington's original statement.
Could it be a lie or a twisting of the truth at the very least? Yes. Could it be the honest to goodness truth? Also, yes. Unfortunately, as with many things almost every MLB GM says, Cherington included, it is often almost impossible to determine the absolute truths from the boldfaced lies; if it is even that black and white to begin with.
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If your student is LGBTQ, it's important to be vigilant. Many bullied youth are ashamed to discuss cases of abuse, and sometimes their parents aren't receptive. It's essential to help create a climate at school that allows students to feel safe.


Gingival recession is defined as "the displacement of marginal tissue apical to the cementoenamel junction (CEJ)". Various classifications have been proposed to classify gingival recession. Miller's classification of gingival recession is most widely followed. With a wide array of cases in daily clinical practice, it is often difficult to classify numerous gingival recession cases according to defined criteria of the present classification systems. This article outlines the limitations of present classification systems and also the new classifications that have been proposed to classify gingival recession.
Background: Dental caries is one of the most common oral problems affecting children globally involving the people of all region and society. It can be seen in all age groups of children involving both deciduous and permanent teeth. Dental caries is a lifetime disease, and the highest priority risk group is between 6 and 12 years of age. Aims: The aim of the study was to evaluate the prevalence of dental caries in both primary and permanent dentition among the school-going children in Mahbubnagar district. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional study was carried out in 2000 children in different areas of Mahbubnagar district in age group 6–12 years. The dental caries status was assessed by decayed, missing, and filled teeth (DMFT)/dmft index using the World Health Organization criteria 1997. Statistical Analysis: Collected data from each patient is subjected to statistical analysis to know the prevalence of dental caries. Results: Dental caries in both primary dentition and permanent dentition was 64.2% and 26.6%, respectively. The prevalence of dental caries in primary dentition was more in 7–8-year-old children and less in 11–12-year-old children (P > 0.05). Overall, mean dmft score of both males and females is 1.49 ± 1.56, the overall mean DMFT score of both males and females is 0.57 ± 1.23. Conclusion: The present study showed that the frequency of caries was found to be a higher in the Northern region of Mahbubnagar district. The dental caries was more in 7–8 years and less in 11–12 years children, whereas less in local villages of Mahbubnagar.
Any occlusal force which goes beyond the adaptive capacity of our periodontium causes injury to periodontal structures, and the resultant trauma is called as trauma from occlusion (TFO), several schools of thoughts are there that whether TFO is an etiological factor or cofactor for the occurrence of periodontal diseases. Present review paper is an effort to clear the actual concept of TFO along with its historical background, etiological factors, relevant terminologies, signs and symptoms, and advanced diagnostic methods.
The healing of hard and soft tissue in mediated by a wide range of intracellular and extracellular events that are regulated by signaling proteins. Platelets can play a crucial role in periodontal regeneration as they are the reservoirs of growth factors and cytokines which are the key factors for regeneration of bone and maturation of soft tissue. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) is first generation platelet concentrate. However, the short duration of cytokine release and its poor mechanical properties have resulted in search of new material. Platelet-rich fibrin (PRF) is a natural fibrin-based biomaterial prepared from an anticoagulant-free blood harvest without any artificial biochemical modification (no bovine thrombin is required) that allows obtaining fibrin membranes enriched with platelets and growth factors. The slow polymerization during centrifugation, fibrin-based structure, ease of preparation, minimal expense makes PRF somewhat superior in some aspect to PRP.
Plaque control is the daily removal of dental plaque, oral biofilm and also prevention of their accumulation on the teeth and other parts of oral cavity. Dental plaque is the major etiology of maximum gingival and periodontal diseases. It is also related with various dental problems. Mechanical plaque control is a very effective method to get rid of plaque accumulation in oral cavity. In 3000 BC there was the first toothbrush invented by human beings. With time several modifications came in toothbrushes to make mechanical plaque control more effective in day to day oral hygiene practice. This article emphasizes on the advanced and emerging tools in mechanical plaque control methods in attaining an optimal level of oral hygiene standards and maintenance of oral health.
Cigarette smoking represents a major preventable cause of human disease. Smokers have significantly elevated risks of all-cause mortality and developing a variety of pathological conditions. A direct causal relationship between smoking exposure and the prevalence and the severity of periodontal disease has been firmly established. Although the direct cause for periodontitis is oral bacterial infection, smoking is arguably the strongest behavioral risk factor for the incidence and progression of periodontitis. Smoking has a deleterious effect on all the aspects of periodontium. Smokers have been shown to respond less well to nonsurgical as well as surgical therapy than nonsmokers. Based on this evidence, dental health professionals should advise patients about tobacco's negative health effects as well as the benefits of quitting tobacco use, and tobacco cessation counseling should be a part of the armamentarium of the dental office.
The history of operative dentistry dates back to the era when Babylonians, Assyrians, and Egyptians (4500–4000 BC) were familiar with gold, and Etruscans and Phoenicians (2700 BC) were practising gold crowns. Since then, there have been numerous advances, developments, and researches which have proceeded continuously. These inventions have transformed the practice of operative dentistry into one which is more efficient and more comfortable for the patients as well as for the operating team. This article highlights the significant advancements in the field of operative dentistry which have occurred over a period of time and have helped us to serve our patients better.
The paradigm shift in our understanding of the dynamic, multifactorial nature of dental caries and the resultant change in caries preventive and treatment strategies necessitates that caries risk assessment (CRA) should be an integral part of any caries management protocol. This review discusses the rationale for CRA and the role various risk indicators play in the fluctuating demineralization-remineralization cycle of dental caries. It also provides an overview of different CRA methods and a risk-based clinical protocol for dental caries management in infants and children.
Background: An adequate width of the attached gingiva helps in maintaining esthetics and proper plaque control. A thin gingiva may lead to recession after trauma or surgical and inflammatory injuries, thus sufficient thickness of the attached gingiva is desirable. Studies have shown considerable intra- and inter-examiner variation in both width and thickness of attached gingiva, which might be due to the presence of different gingival biotypes present in the adult population. By ascertaining gingival thickness, we can diagnose periodontal diseases and plan a proper treatment which is important for a good prognosis. Aims: The aim of the study is to evaluate the variations in the thickness of gingiva with respect to age, gender, and location in the dental arch. Materials and Methods: A total of 90 (45 males and 45 females) periodontally healthy subjects were divided into three different age groups. These individuals were examined for their gingival thickness in the maxillary and mandibular arches. Results: It was observed that the thickness of gingiva significantly decreased with age in both the arches and was significantly higher in females than males. The maxillary arch had thicker gingiva as compared to mandibular arch. Conclusion: In the present study, we concluded that the thickness of the gingiva varies with age, gender, and arch location.
Vascular lesions are among the most common congenital and neonatal abnormalities. These anomalies can occur throughout the whole body, with 60%, however, being located in the head and neck region probably due to its intricate vascular anatomy of region. There is a significant confusion in the literature because of the use of confusing descriptive terminology for the same vascular entity and eponyms. Correct naming of lesion, appropriate classification, and clinical appearance of vascular lesions have a direct impact on understanding of etiologies of these complex lesions, diagnosis, and in treating patients. Thus, the aim of this article is to provide comprehensive knowledge about classifications and to have an insight of various important vascular lesions affecting head and neck region based on its pathogenesis, clinical presentation, and management.
In the recent times, chair-side/bed-side monitoring tests have gained importance over the routine laboratory tests as they are easier and faster to perform without requiring skilled personnel. Biosensors refer to such type of point-of-care devices that are developed to help in the early diagnosis, periodic monitoring, and treatment of disease. These devices utilize biological reactions for detecting and measuring a particular substance (analyte) of interest. Till date, blood has been the gold standard diagnostic fluid for various diseases. However, oral fluids such as saliva and gingival crevicular fluid offer advantages such as noninvasive collection of sample, smaller sample aliquots, easy storage and transportation, repeated sampling for monitoring over time, and greater sensitivity, making them an alternative clinical tool over serum and tissues for many biomedical diagnostic assays. This review highlights the use of oral fluid-based biosensors for diagnosis of caries, periodontitis, oral cancer, and various systemic diseases.
Steroids are one of the widely used drugs in dentistry. These are immunosuppressive agents. The reason for its use is its anti-inflammatory as well as immunosuppressive properties. Corticosteroids have revolutionized the management of several disabling conditions, but its use in term of dosage is inappropriate. The current review highlights its uses, contraindications, side-effects as well as a guideline for its use in dentistry.
Objectives: The study aimed to check the age- and gender-wise prevalence of oral habits in the children of 7–16-year-old Indian children. Materials and Methods: A cross-sectional survey involving 1029 (661 males and 368 females) children of age 7–16 years was done to record the presence or absence of the oral habits with the aid of the anamnestic questionnaire. The recorded oral habits were tongue thrusting, thumb or digit sucking, mouth breathing, bruxism, lip biting or lip sucking, and nail biting. The collected data were subjected to Pearson's Chi-square statistical analysis to know the overall difference in the prevalence rate of different oral habits and to evaluate the gender- and age-wise difference in the prevalence of oral habits. Results: Oral habits were present in 594 participants (57.73%). The highest prevalence rate was registered for tongue thrusting habit (28.8%), which was followed by nail biting (201/19.5%) and thumb sucking (128/12.4%), mouth breathing (109/10.6%), lip biting (85/8.3%), and bruxism (29/2.8%). The male participants showed a greater prevalence rate for the oral habits than the female participants (58.55% vs. 56.25%). There was a significant difference in the age-wise prevalence of oral habits with older children showing greater prevalence of oral habits than the younger ones. Conclusion: The prevalence of oral habits in the current group of children is high. It warrants the need for the community-based educational preventive and interceptive programs to spread the awareness regarding the deleterious effects of these oral habits.
Crossbite can be treated using both removable and fixed appliances. This paper describes the report of two cases by a method of treating anterior single tooth in crossbite which is locked out of arch form with a simple fixed partial appliance. Orthodontic treatment was initiated by creating space for the locked out incisor using open coil spring and further corrected using MBT brackets and nitinol archwire for alignment. Treatment goals were achieved, and esthetics and occlusion were maintained postoperatively. Treatment objectives were obtained within a short duration using this technique, and there was an improvement in patients' smile.
Amputation of finger causes devastating physical, psychosocial, and economic damage to an individual. The concealment of an amputated part with the help of prosthesis can shield an amputee from social stigma. Prosthesis for such patient must be comfortable to wear lightweight, durable, cosmetically pleasing easy to put on and remove. The restoration of finger amputations depends on the amount of tissue involved, the involvement of bone, the angles and levels of amputation, and the involvement of other fingers. The microsurgical reimplantation helps to save many severely injured and traumatically amputed finger. The prosthetic rehabilitation of an amputated finger is considered when microvascular reconstruction is not possible, unavailable, unsuccessful, or unaffordable. Most accepted material is silicones because of their better esthetics, ease of manipulation, and availability. This paper presents prosthetic rehabilitation of index finger of the right hand with custom made silicon prosthesis.
Background: The purpose of the study was to compare clinical efficacy of nonsurgical periodontal therapy with hand scaler, conventional ultrasonic scaler, and Vector™ ultrasonic system in patients with generalized chronic periodontitis. Materials and Methods: Sixty patients with generalized chronic periodontitis fitting the inclusion and exclusion criteria were assigned to one of the three treatment groups (n = 20 in each group). Group I – hand scalers, Group II – conventional ultrasonic scalers, and Group III – Vector™ ultrasonic system. Before oral prophylaxis, clinical parameters (gingival index [GI], plaque index [PI], calculus index [CI], periodontal probing depth [PPD], clinical attachment loss [CAL], and hypersensitivity) were recorded. GI, PI, CI, and hypersensitivity were reevaluated at 1, 3, 6 and 12 weeks. PPD and CAL were reevaluated at 6 and 12 weeks. Results and Conclusion: The results showed that nonsurgical therapy with Vector™ ultrasonic system is clinically comparable in all the parameters, to hand and conventional ultrasonic scalers, suggesting that it can be used as a gentle root debridement device for supportive periodontal therapy, as an alternative to other ultrasonic or sonic scalers.
Maxillary Antrolith is a rarely found calcified mass that occurs in the maxillary sinus formed by exogenous or endogenous origin. Stones arising in the antral cavities are uncommon, and their development is similar to that of a sialolith. We report a case of 55 yr. old male who came with h/o heaviness on right cheek region, nasal discharge and headache since 1 month. On evaluating the PNS radiograph shows the radiopacity in the right maxillary sinus. Caldwell-luc operation was done and the calcified masses (antroliths) along with antral polyps were removed. We report this case because of its rarity. The etiology, clinical and radiographic aspects and differential diagnosis of antrolith are also discussed.
Can infection with the dental caries pathogen, Streptococcus mutans, be intercepted or modified immunologically? Resolving this question requires answer to many questions: What are the pathways by which this cariogenic streptococcus enters and accumulates in the dental biofilm? Can bacterial components associated with virulence induce immune responses? What is the level of maturity of immune pathways in the oral cavity of the young child at the time of infection? Many such questions have been answered. For example, preclinical application of modern methods of mucosal vaccine design and delivery has routinely resulted in protection from dental caries caused by S. mutans infection, using antigens involved in the sucrose-independent or sucrose-dependent mechanisms of infection by these cariogenic streptococci. Passive administration of antibody to functional epitopes of S. mutans virulence antigens has also provided a degree of protection in preclinical studies and small-scale human investigations. The caries-protective capacity of active immunization with dental caries vaccines now awaits proof of principle in pediatric clinical trials.
Dental assessments and evaluations for children during their 1st year of life have been recommended by the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the American Association of Pediatrics. Early dental intervention evaluates a child's risk status based on parental interviews and oral examinations. These early screenings present an opportunity to educate parents about the medical, dental, and cost benefits of preventive rather than restorative care and may be more effective in reducing early childhood caries than traditional infectious disease models. A comprehensive infant oral care program includes: (1) risk assessments at regularly scheduled dental visits, (2) preventive treatments such as fluoride varnishes or sealants, (3) parental education on the correct methods to clean the baby's mouth, and (4) establishment of dental home and use of anticipatory guidance. The present article highlights the important guidelines of infant oral health care.
Buccal exostoses are broad-based, non-malignant surface growth occurring on the outer or facial surface of the maxilla and/or mandible, found usually in the premolar and molar region. Etiology is still not established, but it has been suggested that the bony overgrowth can be because of abnormally increased masticatory forces to the teeth. Compensatory response to periodontal disease has been proposed to explain some cases of exostoses; they tend to appear in early adolescence and may very slowly increase in size with time. They are painless, self-limiting and may increase patient concern about poor esthetics, inability to perform oral hygiene procedures, and compromised periodontal health by causing food lodgment. The following article presents a very rare case of bilateral buccal-sided maxillary and mandibular exostoses in the anterior region which was an accidental finding in a chronic generalized periodontitis patient.
Aim: This study aims to evaluate and compare the fracture resistance of endodontically treated teeth obturated with gutta-percha using two sealers, AH Plus, and mineral trioxide aggregate (MTA) Fillapex. Materials and Methods: Twenty single-rooted mandibular premolars, decoronated at cementoenamel junction, were divided into two groups (n = 10 each). Cleaning and shaping of root canals were done using ProTaper rotary files and 3% sodium hypochlorite irrigation. Obturation was done using sealers, AH Plus (Dentsply, Germany) in Group 1 and MTA Fillapex (Angeles, Brazil) in Group 2 and gutta-percha. The teeth were subjected to vertical loading using a universal testing machine, and the readings were recorded at the point at which fracture of the roots occurred. The data were subjected to statistical analysis followed by pairwise comparison using Tukey's post hoc test. Results: According to the study, it was found that AH Plus showed better fracture resistance than MTA Fillapex. Statistically, no significant difference was found between the two groups. Conclusion: AH Plus and MTA Fillapex gave comparable results as root canal sealers.
Background and Objective: Aerosol produced during the procedure of scaling and root planing is a potent source of infection. Preprocedural mouthrinsing has been found effective in reducing the bacterial load of the aerosol produced during the procedure. Thus, the aim of the present study was to evaluate and compare the efficacy of three different mouthwashes containing Chlorhexidine, Essential Oils & Herbal Extracts by using them as preprocedural rinsing agent in reducing the bacterial load of the aerosol produced by ultrasonic scaler. Material and Methodology: 40 subjects age and gender matched were randomly divided into four groups on the basis of agents used for preprocedural mouthrinsing - Group I: Distilled Water (Control), Group II: Chlorhexidine (CHX), Group III: Herbal Extracts (HR) & Group IV: Essential Oils (EO). The aerosols were collected on three previously prepared and sterilised blood agar plates at three different positions in the operatory. The colony forming units were counted after incubating the plates for 48 hours. Result: At all locations, the mean CFU was highest in Group I followed by Group III, Group IV and Group II. Conclusion: In the study 0.2 % chlorhexidine was found to be most effective preprocedural mouthwash in reducing the bacterial load in the aerosol produced during ultrasonic scaling followed by essential oil and herbal mouthwash respectively.
The purpose of this review is to evaluate the previous studies that describe the effects of functional appliances and their efficiency in treating class II malocclusion. This review is limited to three appliances: activator, bionator, and twin-block appliances.
Aim: This study aims to evaluate the flexural strength, hardness, and impact strength of heat-cured high-impact denture base resins with different polymer/monomer ratios. Materials and Methods: A total of 150 acrylic samples were prepared using high impact denture base resin (Travelon Hi). The samples were divided into five groups based on different powder/liquid ratios (g/ml) with 30 samples in each group. The P/L ratio in Group 1 (Ratio - 2.2:1) was the manufacturer's recommended ratio and was used as control. In Group 2, the ratio was 2.7:1, in Group 3, the ratio was 3.2:1, in Group 4, the ratio was 1.9:1, and Group 5 the ratio was 1.6:1. Each group with 30 samples was further subdivided into three different subgroups comprising 10 samples each, based on the properties to be evaluated, i.e., for flexural strength, hardness, and impact strength evaluation. The samples were tested for flexural strength, Vicker's hardness number (VHN) and impact strength. One-way ANOVA including post hoc-Tukey's tests was used to calculate the difference of means for quantitative variables and for intergroup comparison as well. Results: The results showed that the flexural strength values and VHN values showed a similar trend. The values decreased significantly as the ratio was increased or decreased from the control group. The results also showed that there was nonsignificant difference between the mean impact strength values for all the groups. Conclusion: For reinforced resins or high impact resins, the manufacturer's recommended polymer/monomer mixing ratio should be used to obtain the appropriate strength of the material.
Background: The present study is conducted to evaluate and compare the clinical performance of conventional band and loop space maintainer and fiber reinforced composite resin (FRCR) space maintainers. Materials and Methods: A total of 45 extraction sites in the age group of 6–9 years having premature loss of primary molars or indicated for extraction were selected for the study. The patients were randomly divided into three groups as Group I, in which conventional band and loop space maintainer was given, Group II and Group III (FRCR), in which FRCR (everStick CandB) and impregnated glass fibers (Interlig) space maintainers were given, respectively. Patients were recalled at 3, 6, and 12-month interval for evaluation of all the three types of space maintainer. Results: Overall success rate of Group I was 86.7%, for Group II was 80%, and for Group III was 73.3% at the end of the study. Patient acceptability was significantly higher in Group II and Group III (FRCR) as compared to Group I (Conventional band and loop). In Group I, cement loss and fracture of loop, whereas in Group II and Group III, debonding at enamel composite was the most common failure followed by debonding at fiber composite and fiber fracture. FRCR space maintainers were found to be cost-effective as compared to Group I. More linear changes and angular changes were recorded in Group I as compared to Group II and Group III but difference was not significant (P > 0.05). Conclusion: Only single (buccal) surface application of FRCR space maintainers showed almost equal clinical efficacy compared to conventional band and loop space maintainer with significantly better patient acceptability, less cost, and time taken.


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