Introduction An intrauterine device (IUD) is a medical device that gets inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It is a small, T-shaped device that has one or two nylon strings hanging down from it. The strings hang out of the lower part of the uterus (cervix) to allow for future IUD removal. There are two types of IUDs available: Copper IUD. This type of IUD has copper wire wrapped around it. A copper IUD may last up to 10 years. Hormone IUD. This type of IUD is made of plastic and…
Harlem, the 30’s. Opening: recording of Thomas Fats Waller. Then a live piano starts playing and five performers, Armelia, Nell, Andre, Ken and Charlaine, join it singing dressed up really fancy in a Harlem Renaissance style [“Ain’t MisBehavin’”]. The five all sing about the joy for fidelity but then they tell that it can’t get hard waiting for love [“Lookin’ Good, But Feelin’ Bad”]. Nell and Ken are talking about going to church on Sunday and then, after that, go to the cabaret on Monday…
khakis, clubs, whistles, and sunglasses too dark to see their eyes. The job of the guards was to maintain law and order in the prison, do whatever necessary to uphold that, but no physical violence was permitted. Prisoners also had matching attire: nylon caps, chains around one ankle, a smock with identification numbers. The differences in uniforms shows the opposing power and makes it clear that the prisoners and the guards are not on equal footing. The uniforms symbolize the roles the students…
Tips For Removing Ice Dams From Your Roof Did you need to get your roof repaired due to ice dams that formed during the winter? If so, this is a problem that you would rather not have to deal with again. It happens because your roof has hot spots that cause water to melt, which flows down your roof until it reaches a cold spot. The water freezes, creating an ice dam that can cause damage to the roofing, such as leaks or structural damage. Here are some tips for getting rid of ice dams. Prepare…
The incident that led to the Salem Witch Trials, was known as The Crucible. This was a time of resentment, pain, panic, and vile. In my family’s past, people like my grandma have experienced something similar to that. She was a teen, around 15 years old, and had witnessed the troubles of World War II. Growing up with five siblings, four brothers and one sister, they all enlisted in a different branch of the service. My grandmother was much younger than her siblings and was never in the…
Upon his retirement Tyrus Wong rediscovered a childhood love…flying kites. He designed and handmade all of his kites with bamboo, rattan, rip-stop nylon and string. He would joyously fill the sky at Santa Monica Beach with his designs: a fantastical menagerie consisting of flocks of Butterflies, Owls, Cranes, Swallows, schools of fish, perhaps a running panda, and on a day with good wind, a hundred foot long centipede. Tyrus was a painter, muralist, lithographer, greeting card designer, film…
With the changing trends in the fashion market, there is a large demand for the stylish and comfortable items that help a person make an impression. For you to make a fashionable statement when accessorizing, nothing works better than one of the numerous authentic designer handbags that are currently floating around the market today. Without a doubt that, the first name that should come to mind is Prada handbags. These handbags are designed by a fashion house that is renowned for producing…
Women almost always wore gloves. Popular colors for gloves were white and cream. Gloves were commonly made from leather, cotton, and nylon. A popular accessory among men and women alike were hats. Hats were a common accessory and varied in shape and style. Berets with pompoms were a common choice for females. While men tended to stick to more business hats like the fedora. For shoes…
the YWE and YMV "Gather Place", during which the young ladies will participate and be evaluated in the areas of group interaction, and congeniality. The pageant attire will consist of: The attire for Friday is a navy skirt, COGIC Girls Rock shirt, nylons, pearls, and a navy or black kitten pumps. The attire for Saturday is a soft pink suit, shoes that are crème, white, pink, silver and no more than 3 inches in height with white/off white hosiery, no open toe shoes, pearl jewelry…
4 Blunders to Avoid During Triathlon As you approach race day, you ought to progress well and build the fitness factor to have an incredible day. Sadly, this is the period when large number of athletes commit basic mistakes that quench the shot for a solid performance. Let’s dig into five such blunders, so that you ca avoid them. Read on to find out. Panic Training Regardless of the possibility that you have nailed almost every session endorsed, it is normal to have some doubts on around your…