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by Sandra Wilson

Knowing about tubal reversal success is probably a key piece of information you are wanting to know. That is, if you have decided you want another child and to get your tubes untied. If you are wanting to do it for relief of post tubal ligation syndrome problems, then maybe the tubal reversal pregnancy success rates aren’t quite as important.

If you have done any looking around you may already know that success after reversing your tubal will generally depend upon three things provided you are healthy otherwise. Those three major determining factors are the method used to tie your tubes, what your age is at the time of the reversal and what length of tubes are left after any damage has been removed and the tubes sutured back together.

For the remainder of this article, and to discuss those three areas and how they affect tubal reversal success, we will use the published statistics from the Chapel Hill Tubal Reversal Center website. Now those statistics mostly apply just to Dr. Berger’s patients as he has done more than 7000 reversals. You should understand that these may not readily apply to whoever you go to locally that says they will do the reversal, simply because they do not have the experience of Dr. Berger and are not under his tutelage. But these statistics are all we have to work with.

Let’s begin with the tubal ligation method used and its affect upon success. In order from best to worse are: rings or clips, ligation/resection, coagulation/cautery, and then fimbriectomy. It’s not unknown for a doctor to use more than one method or to be fairly brutal with the method used such as burning the tubes all along their length. For the rings/clips, you have 76% chance of becoming pregnant. With the fimbriectomy, it goes down to 56%. But that is still a better shot than one course of IVF in most cases.

As you might guess, your age plays a big role in your success as well. Face it. A 45 year old woman is just not going to have as good a chance as a 25 year old woman. This bears out in the tubal reversal success rates as well. If you are 29 or younger, your chances of getting pregnant are 82%. If you are 30 to 34, it’s 76% and at 35 to 39 it’s 67%, The statistics show if you are over 40, the success rates fall to 41% but you do need to know that a couple of women in their 50s are included in that last figure.

Looking at the length of the fallopian tubes left after removal of any damaged tube portions and the anastomosis, you will find the longer the tube, the higher the rate of success. Women with a 7.5 cm or longer tube had a 80% chance of becoming pregnant while women with less than 2.5 cm of tube left had about a 38% chance.

However, you should realize that becoming pregnant and staying that way are two different things. Also of note is that you have a 10% greater chance of having an ectopic pregnancy after having a tubal reversal. If you check out the statistics on this page, http://news.tubal-reversal.net/pregnancy-study-2007-pregnancy_outcomes.htm, you will be able to see how getting pregnant translated to actually having a child.

These statistics should give you some good information about tubal reversal success to base any decisions you need to make on. Using the following resources will indubitably answer the rest of your questions and allow you to dig further into the statistics.

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by Paul J Eastwood

There has been a great deal of interest in learning the art of belly dancing. Men have always loved to watch belly dancing. You will find that if you are interested in learning belly dancing that there is a great deal to learn. The benefits that can be achieved from this very physical dance will be a great advantage. This dance form can help you with your figure and give you a lot of fun in your life.

There are many options for you to learn belly dancing. There are a variety of dance methods and a great many places to learn the art. You should look into all of them to find the one variety of dancing that appeals to you. Tribal belly dancing is one type of dance that you may enjoy.

It is a dance form that has been around for years. Usually tribal belly dancing serves to tell a story or deliver a message. Today’s woman will most likely view this type of dancing as just a fun time.

Classes

There are videotapes available to learn tribal dancing, but the best way to learn is through classes. A classroom allows you to see and try different variations with instant feedback. On a tape you will only have the lessons that are included on the tape. With a live person you will be able to view many different methods over a period of time.

There is the danger of hurting yourself if you try to learn these movements on your own. It is always best to seek the advice and instruction of a professional dancer when you are trying these new moves.

There are a great many classes available for you to try tribal belly dancing. There has been such an interest that you will find these classes springing up all over the place. This is great for those who are looking for a class.

Keep an eye out in your newspaper or check the yellow pages. The Internet is a great source of locations where you will find belly dancing lessons. Your local gym may offer classes so you should check there as well.

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by Donna Gibson

You’re a super ballsy, curvaceous woman and you aren’t afraid of the phrase “full-figured”. You love the term, in fact, ’cause you know it means that you are the envy of every woman and an object of lust for every man. But there is one huge problem that goes hand-in-hand with larger breasts: Finding the perfect, sexy, plus-size bra. What should you look for in order to find the perfect fit?

Start with selecting a cup that feels comfortable. There are a few different options that are great for woman with a little more on top. A full cup bra provides full support for even the largest of breasts, hence its name. Full cup bras cover most of the breast and usually come equipped with underwire, which as you know, provide astonishing results and benefits for women with large breasts. Another option is a demi-cup bra, which is perfect when you wanna show off your sisters while wearing an extremely seductive low-cut shirt. Want a cup designed to keep your natural shape? Try a delicate soft cup.

You hear it all the time: Underwire is key! Unlike your fellow flat-chested friends, you have a lot more “lady lumps” to support and sometimes a regular old bra just won’t do. Underwire will cradle and lift your breasts with comfort and style. Underwires look fabulous under clothing as well. And wearing underwire doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice any sexiness. Try a lacy underwire in simple black, white or red. Another plus? Underwire will help create fantastic cleavage - as if you needed any help.

Wider straps are another essential when it comes to plus-size bras. Wide straps provide security and support for your chest. Women with large breasts are known for developing back problems from the strain their breasts create because of uneven weight distribution. And what woman hasn’t had to deal with the unsightly, red bulges that bra straps can create? Wide straps eliminate that strain and won’t dig into your shoulders. Say bye-bye to those ugly bra bulges!

Once you’ve decided on the type of bra you crave, start shopping! Plus-size bras are offered in the same sexy styles as smaller sizes. Try lace in rich, sexy colors. Indulge in a deep red lace number or stick to the basics with a classic black lace piece. Although a full-cup lace bra will cover most of your breast, the lace will allow lots of skin to show through.

So what are you waiting for? Quit holding onto all those old, stretched out, bogus bras that are just taking up much-needed drawer space. Start looking for a sexy, plus-size bra that will make you feel comfortable and gorgeous today.

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by Shola Oslo

A fertility calculator can help you pinpoint when you’re next going to ovulate. What is a fertility calc, you ask? It’s not a technical gadget that requires a degree to operate… it’s a simple online calculator that lets you plug in a few numbers to work out the best time to conceive.

Many women have used fertility calculators when finding it difficult to conceive and have been successful! Believe it or not, a woman can only conceive 12-24 hours out of the month and usually the problem is simply bad timing.

The variables needed to work out your time of ovulation are usually the same. It doesn’t matter whether you’re using a paper calendar or a high-tech fertility calculator, you still need to use accurate data to get the best results.

The questions are: first day of your last period, days in your cycle and average luteal phase.

If you regularly note down the dates of your period in your journal, this will be an easy exercise for you. Then, all you need to do is count the days in between the dates your period starts.

Figuring out your luteal phase can be a little tricky. Most women have never heard of a luteal phase, let alone know when it occurs. If you don’t know this at first it is okay, a good rule of thumb is 14 days. The luteal phase is the time between ovulation and the beginning of your next period; usually lasting 10-16 days with 14 being the average.

Don’t worry if it sounds too difficult! The majority of online calculators require only the most basic of information, so if you find one that wants information you can’t give, just move on to the next calculator.

Some people prefer to use a pen and paper to work out when they’re ovulating. If this is you, and you’re looking at your journal dates, you can count backward 14 days from the time your next period is going to start, and this will be your approximate ovulation date. This is not an exact science, so assume you might be fertile 2 days before and 2 days after that approximate ovulation date.

The best way to narrow this down is to check your basal body temperature, and pay attention your vaginal secretions they will change during ovulation. If you can narrow this down and find the exact day of ovulation it will make using a fertility calculator to get pregnant a much more reliable source, increasing your chances of conception greatly.

So now you know how to use a fertility calculator to increase your chances of getting pregnant. Keep reading, because in a minute, I’ll share with you a link to a free fertility calculator that won’t require you to enter information on your luteal phase.

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by Michael Jans

Acne is problem that many people face it can be any thing like mine, every time it seems like you might win the battle against acne and pimples.

You would have tried many things to avoid this acne, but here is simple three part process to over come with this problem.

Taking care about the skin is the major factor these days, so take care of your skin these three are important aspects that you need to focus on.

1. Avoiding Dehydration is must

Our bodies are made up of mostly water, and it is the most important thing to put in your body, especially if you want clear skin! Drinking lots of water will help keep your skin beautiful and hydrated and it is the easiest and most helpful thing you can do to keep your skin clear. Every process in your body needs water to function, especially your kidneys, which remove excess wastes from your body. If toxins are not flushed out, they can lead to embarrassing and unsightly acne.

2. Best Process to Avoid “One Size Fits All” Acne Prevention Plans

Every person?s skin is different, so every person?s acne prevention plan will be a little different too. Picking a product to help prevent acne can seem completely overwhelming when you are standing in the drugstore aisle confronted with hundreds of bottles, but it’s not so hard.

If you have lots of white and black patches on your face then you need to clear out those pores. And to overcome from these problems you need a product to kill the bacteria infecting your pores.

You need to look carefully at your skin to find out the problem. And then it is important for you to read the labels to know that particular product suits you or not. This is the basic process for the acne prevention plan. Essential Point: You should not apply the number of products to your skin, because it may irritate your skin further. It is always important to figure out the problem that you have and then use the appropriate product.

3 - Don?t Let Existing Pimples Go Untreated

Even the best of skin care regimens will still allow a few pesky pimples. But thing here is when pimple appears you can get rid of it quickly if you go for the right treatment.

You have to see that whether it is fine to drain it. If you find that it is near the surface of the skin and can be drained easily, then you can do it. But you may face problems when it is deep under your skin at that time it is safe beware of it and don’t drain it.

When it is ready to drain it you should wash the area where exactly the pimple located and dry that particular area. Then apply the cream that will really help to dry it out. There are lots of such products available but you need to pick the right one which will best suit for your skin.

Finally you need to use the creams that will help heal what is left of the pimple to prevent scarring. Actually the Neosporin is the creams that work well for this, but use it sparingly as it is thick and oily and may clog pores!

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by John Harding

Body building supplements provides lot of advantages, both for physical and mental health. There are varieties of body building supplements in the market today. Body building supplement is not only for male, it is also available for females too. It is very important to build up both strength and flexibility in the body, which in turn results in a very comfortable and productive long life span. People have always been cautious about their health since the early ages. Body building supplements not only helps in just building a strong body, but also helps in maximizing the potential of living a healthy life.

Many medical professional have concluded the fact that the set of healthy diet, exercise program and proper genetics definitely helps for long good health. Gaining muscle is not easy as it sounds; it takes lot of hard work and dedication. Thus it is very unfortunate for people who are planning to take body building just for the sake of shaping up muscle. It is very hard in body building to achieve the desired goal. Body building supplements helps a lot in the process of body building and gain muscle fast.

The major benefit that those that engage in male body building and female body building and takes body building supplements is that these supplements contain the nutrients that are necessary to enhance the ability to perform as an athlete, and provide strength to the muscles throughout the body. Massive amounts of nutrients are instantly delivered to all of the muscles and tissues throughout the body so that when an individual that takes the body building supplements works out, the workout is completely optimized for physical strength and muscle building. This is one of the many benefits that appeals to most individuals seeking to accumulate strength and tone their body.

The bodybuilding supplements helps people to take care of their overall health fitness and to achieve great goals. If you are planning to cut down some weight, or lose heavy pounds then these supplements will largely help you. Ingesting these kinds of products will help you to work out for a much longer time. Body Building supplements are of great help in retaining the water while performing the physical workouts. This in turn also helps in reducing the unwanted body fats and also burn calories, just have to keep in mind that you do not run out of dehydration.

If you are into female body building, or male body building, there are many benefits when it comes to taking body building supplements. These supplements actually work to increase the overall effectiveness of the standard workout in general while engaging in body building. If you want to optimize the efficiency of your body building endeavors, visit the following website for techniques that can prove to be quite effective for you: http://bodybuilding4skinnyguys.blogspot.com/

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by Richard H Ealom

INTRODUCTION: Heart disease is a number of abnormal conditions affecting the heart and its blood vessels. Also known cardiovascular disease, it mainly affects people who are older and is a sign that there are problems with the heart and blood vessels.

It has become the number one cause of death in the U.S., is a primary cause of disability, doesn’t go away, but by working with your physician, you can live longer and feel better. Types of cardiovascular disease include: Coronary artery disease (CAD), the most common type and is the #1 cause of heart attacks.

In 2003, almost two times as many women died of cardiovascular disease (both heart disease and stroke) than from all cancers combined. The older a woman becomes, the more likely she is to develop cardiovascular problems; however women at all ages should be concerned.

African American and Hispanic American/Latina females are more prone to get heart disease because they tend to have a greater number of risk factors such as obesity, lack of exercise, elevated blood pressure, and diabetes than White females. Women of color are also more likely to die of the disease.

Having diabetes elevates your chances of developing heart disease and high levels of triglycerides are linked to the disease in some people. Also Being obese increases your risk. Chest or arm pain or discomfort can be a symptom of cardiovascular problems and a warning sign of an actual or impending heart attack.

If your father or brother had a heart attack before age 55, or if your mom had one before age 65, you’re more likely to get heart disease. Birth control pills can present risks for some women, especially women older than 35, women with elevated blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol and those who smoke.

Nearly 700,000 people die of heart disease in the United States a year. You can find out more about heart disease by calling the National Women’s Health Information Center at 1-800-994-9662.

The risk of coronary disease can be decreased by taking steps to prevent and control those factors that put people at increased risk for cardiovascular disease and heart attack. The very best ways to prevent heart disease are to control your blood pressure, diabetes or a higher than normal cholesterol level and, if you smoke, STOP SMOKING.

CHOLESTEROL: What does a elevated cholesterol level have to do with heart disease? Cholesterol can block your arteries and keep your heart from getting the blood it needs. People with elevated blood cholesterol or high blood triglycerides frequently have no symptoms, so have your blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels checked regularly. If your levels are high, talk to your MD about what you can do to lower them. You may be able to reduce your levels by eating better and exercising more, if not, your doctor may prescribe drugs to lower and bring it under control.

When there is excess cholesterol in your blood, it can build up on the walls of your arteries, forming plaque and causing blood clots. There are basically 2 types of cholesterol: Low-density lipoprotein (LDL) is frequently called the “bad” type because it can block the arteries that carry blood to your heart. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) is called the “good” type because it takes the bad cholesterol out of your blood and stops it from building up in your arteries.

All women age 20 and older should have their blood cholesterol and triglyceride levels checked at least once every 5 years. If you are overweight, losing weight can help lower your total cholesterol and LDL (”bad cholesterol”) levels.

Try to eat more foods low in saturated fats, trans fats, and cholesterol. Skim (fat-free) or low-fat (1%) milk and cheeses, and low-fat or nonfat yogurt, Fruits and vegetables (try for 5 a day), Cereals, breads, rice, and pasta made from whole grains (such as “whole-wheat” or “whole-grain” bread and pasta, rye bread, brown rice, and oatmeal), Eat less organ meats (liver, kidney, brains), Egg yolks, Fats (butter, lard) and oils, Packaged and processed foods.

There are two diets that may help decrease your cholesterol: Heart Healthy Diet and Therapeutic Lifestyles Changes (TLC) Diet. Exercise can help decrease LDL (”bad cholesterol”) and raise HDL (”good cholesterol”). If your physician has prescribed medicine to decrease your cholesterol, take it exactly as you have been told to.

CONCLUSION: Heart disease is not contagious - you can’t get it like you can the flu or a cold. It is a general term that refers to a variety of acute and chronic medical diseases that affect one or more of the components of the heart. The signs you describe to your physician will help to decide if you need to be tested for heart disease. Your physician will also check if you have any conditions that can increase your chance of developing the disease.

These conditions include: high blood pressure, diabetes, smoking, high cholesterol level, menopause in women, family members who have had heart disease at a young age. If you have cardiovascular disease, your angina can be treated by treating the heart disease. Maintaining a healthy diet and weight plus a regular exercise program can help you avoid heart disease.

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by Patric M. Moore

Almost every smoker, in some part of the life, has tried to quit smoking. But few have succeeded. If you are one of those who failed to escape from the grasp of Nicotine, then advanced solutions like Cig-Arette can show you the way out. Cig-Arette is designed function as a anti-smoking system focused on reducing every major cause of smoking interruption failure. Cig-Arette has been regarded as a proven method to smokers.

Cig-Arette Explained

Cig-Arette has some medical supplements that comes from natural plants extracts. These medical supplements however aims at creating calmness and relaxation for the smoking addicted body. It is a great help during the nicotine extraction procedure.

Cig-Arette has no Nicotine or any nicotine-supplements. The strength of Cig-Arette’s effectiveness is from traditional healing herbs used by many different cultures. These herbs we are talking about are handpicked and healed people since time immemorial. This breakthrough of medical science is the result of a safe and effective mixture of medical plants. The scientists have observed these herbs for getting the best performance in adopting the human body to Nicotine withdrawal.

The difficulties of quitting

Even deciding to quit smoking is the hard task for the smoker. But even bigger challenge is to keep up the spirit and finally taking it to the stage where there is no smoking intention within the smokers body or mind.

And it is as hard as it sounds. Even after Cig-Arette’s guaranteed result by following four simple steps which is coupled by 100% money-back guarantee, the smokers still needs all the will power in the world to be successful in quitting to smoke.

But Cig-Arette is offering a very reasonable option as anyone can try it for a period of sixty days and can return the unused portion if not found satisfactory. This leaves no good reason for the smoker not to try it.

And the benefits?

The whole idea of Cig-Arette is centered around a nicotine free method. This method works closely to help the smoker to gain better physical endurance- which includes reducing the chances of cancer and hearth disease, enhanced sexual capacity, improving bad breath problems and leading you to a great money savings as you finally quit smoking and stop purchasing cigarette.

So Why should I use Cig-Arette?

Many users of Cig-Arette have been successful in quitting to smoke. Moreover, Cig-Arette is much less expensive compared to most other anti-smoking products. Unlike Cig-Arette, many anti-smoking kits or products practically replace the addiction of smoking with something else. Whereas, Cig-Arette helps the body get rid of the addiction of the poisonous Nicotine.

Used properly, the Cig-Arette System is a life-saver, decreasing the risk of heart diseases, lung diseases and cancers. Also aesthetic improvements will be made: no smell at home, in the car, on the clothes, no stains on teeth and fingers and no messy ashtrays all over the place.

Cig-Arette System is a very helpful system for people to quit smoking. It leads to a good amount of savings. The one packet consumption cost (the amount average smoker consumes) is $120, which totals into over $1500 a year. For the smokers consuming twice of trice, the cost will multiply accordingly.

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by The Alternate Medic

We all know that prevention is better than cure, therefore to prevent the on set of a yeast infection, firstly we need to know what it is, how it starts then we can set up affective habits to prevent it from occurring in the first place.

Most women are prinmarily concerned about vaginal yeast infection, the cause of this yeast infection is certainly attributable to Candida Albicans which are nasty organisms that live in the vagina and if allowed to multiply will likely cause the advent of yeast infection in the vagina.

Why Does The Organism, Candida Albicans, Multiply?

There are several reasons why Candida Albicans multiply and among the reasons are: - Too much heat, - Transmission through sexual activity, - Changes in sugar levels - Changes in the hormones All of which can result in vaginal yeast infection.

There are also other conditions that allow Candida Albicans to multiply such as the use of antibiotics, wearing clothes that are not made from cotton and also certain chemicals.

Even use of condoms while having sexual intercourse can result in vaginal yeast infection. Even if one does try and reduce yeast products in one’s diet, there is still no clinching evidence to suggest that doing so will prevent yeast infection.

Obviously, not having proper personal hygiene, as the presence of moisture is also what the microorganisms need to thrive in. Thus a woman having menstrual periods would be more likely to suffer from yeast infection.

One has also to be aware that the use of the following may cause yeast infection. Bubble baths, vaginal douches, certain harsh soaps, perfumed toilet paper which contain strong irritants, and many laundry detergents used to wash undergarments can cause yeast infection.

It is recommended that after urinating women are careful not to wipe from the anus to the vagina as this can cause bacterial yeast infection from passing from the rectum to the vagina. Another area of concern is washing of the vaginal area more than is necessary with ordinary tap water as this too may be another cause of yeast infection. It must also be noted that yeast infection is not solely confined to the vagina as it can even be found in other oral cavities, the bowels, folds in skin, nipples, ears and even on the penis.

Most importantly there is a need to identify the causes and conditions needed for the development of a yeast infection. Then a system of prevention and quick cure can be implemented. A diet rich in anti-oxidants is also a very good way to strengthen your body’s immune system helping your body to control the yeast infection.

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by Maryn Leister

I want to know why more women don’t choose homebirth.

Currently, only a very small percentage of informed women choose to have a homebirth. Even highly educated women, who seem aware of their options, often elect to have natural births. So what is keeping them from wanting what I consider the “optimum” birth experience?

Perhaps safety is the primary concern. But there are studies showing homebirth is just as safe, if not safer than hospital birth. And there is a ton of support available (in the form of homebirth stories and homebirth videos) to show what homebirth is really like. Many local communities have homebirth midwives who can answer questions and address concerns. So why aren’t most women doing these things? Why do they just choose the default option, hospital birth?

If the information about homebirth is credible, convincing and readily available, it seems to me that women are choosing hospital birth from an emotional, instead of practical viewpoint. But the real problem is that the emotion in question here is most likely FEAR. Of course, I am not fearless in the face of pregnancy and birth. But I am not fearful.

I view birth as something to be respected, not controlled. I respect birth as the miraculous process it is, but I fully recognize that it is not always what we want, need or hope it to be, and there are risks just as there are with anything in life. On the other side of life is death, and we must respect that. Because I respect birth, I do not and would not try to control it or relinquish the responsibility of my body or my baby to anyone else, regardless of the situation.

I think that choosing hospital birth is relinquishing this responsibility, and the sad fact is I think many women consciously choose this path over homebirth because the respect for birth is not there.

In the end, many women do not really want to accept the responsibility that comes with birth.

Of course, there really is no way to get rid of your responsibility. But you certainly can transfer it. And that’s what often happens during a hospital birth. So the real question is, why would any woman want to transfer the responsibility of her own health and her baby’s health to anyone else?

It really comes down to informed consent.

Informed consent does not mean you have to know it all, or that you can simply tune out things you’d rather not hear. It is about being provided all of the options and information you need to make your own decisions and your own choices. And that’s the big difference between homebirth and hospital birth and also the reason I think most women choose the latter.

Most women probably don’t even know that informed consent exists. And ultimately, they don’t want to have to do the work to make their own choices and live with them. Instead, they give the power to what “the doctor says” over what their body is telling them to do. There is no worse place for that than in birth.

I challenge you to ask yourself a few really hard questions during your pregnancy that only you know the answer to. For many women, the way to a homebirth comes after soul-searching and connecting with the innate ability we all have to give birth naturally and with minimal interference.

Here are just a few of those “hard” questions: How do I view birth? What experiences have I had that have influenced this view?

Deep down, do I feel like I need “help” in having a baby?

Am I willing to truly accept the responsibility that comes with being pregnant, giving birth, being a parent? Am I willing to accept that responsibility even when (and especially when) I can’t control every part of those things?

Am I concerned with being socially acceptable in my birthing choices (often choosing hospital birth)? How important is it to me to “fit in” and make choices that everyone else agrees with?

So invest your time to learn about your options and learn about homebirth. Watch birth videos, home and hospital. Close your eyes and visualize what you want for your baby. What do you see?

The greatest power we are given in pregnancy and birth is the ability to examine our fears and make conscious choices. When you think you have gotten to the bottom of it for yourself, tell me what you think.

Do you respect birth? Is fear holding you back from a homebirth? If not, what is? I’d like to hear your thoughts.

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