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“Fertility preservation allows patients that have a medical condition or treatment that’s going to impair their fertility to store either sperm, eggs or embryo either prior to undergoing that treatment or prior to that disease advancing,” Kate Weldon LeBlanc told Boston 25 News. LeBlanc is with Resolve New England, which supports and advocates for people facing reproductive challenges. One of the main issues with fertility preservation is that it’s only available to those who can afford it....

By making a few tweaks in the settings you can change your Ubuntu and make it look just how you want it. How to Make Ubuntu Look Like Windows Here are a few tips which can guide you through how to make Ubuntu look like Windows from theme, appearance, functions and more. Windows Style Taskbar Thanks to GNOME Shell desktop, which can drastically change your Ubuntu’s appearance and make it look more like Windows within no time....

FFA chairman Steven Lowy and CEO David Gallop met with FIFA officials, including president Gianni Infantino, in Switzerland last week to discuss the expansion of Australia’s voting congress that decides, who sits on FFA’s board. Australia has the smallest number of voters of any FIFA member with 10, with the nine state federations each holding one vote, while the A-League clubs have one vote between them. FFA committed to reform says Lowy...

Some of the players that will be featured in the FIBA U19 World Cup in Heraklion, Greece, are already stars, in their own way. But a tournament this big, and with this wide a field of participants, it allows others to also prove their worth. Scouts will be filling their notebooks with new names who could seize the opportunity and jumpstart their careers. The following five guys, in my opinion, are ready to put on a show....

Now, FIFA has announced that days after the launch of FIFA 18, all versions of the FIFA 14 will be shut down including PC, PS3, PS4, Xbox 360, and Xbox One. The context FIFA 14 boasts of having more Metacritic score than FIFA 17 (87% to 85%) and was a launch title for the Xbox One and PS4. The cover star was Lionel Messi, the best player on earth had an incredible rating of 94....

Never insult your parents. Calling them names will land you in more trouble than it’s worth, and you’ll regret doing it later. If you feel like flinging an insult, count to 10 before speaking, and take a few deep breaths to calm yourself down. For instance, you could say something like, “I’m really sorry I stayed out past curfew. I know you worry when I’m not home on time, and I really will try to be home on time in the future....

For example, if you are in your cubicle at work and the office’s chatty Cathy or Carl won’t leave you alone, start shuffling through papers and mumbling about what reports need to be finished. This will tell your unwelcome guest that it is time to leave. You are obviously too busy for a chat. As with most of the tactics detailed in this guide, be sure to gauge the situation. Sometimes, negative body language can produce negative responses....

Consider keeping a planner for your schoolwork. Add all of the assignments and tests to this planner when they are announced in the classroom. This will help to prevent surprises that could interrupt your study plan. Review your notes every evening. Keep up with your class assigned reading. Log out of your Facebook, Twitter, email, and other social media so that you don’t receive notifications on your computer. You may even consider using an app to help keep you on track and reduce distractions while working on your computer....

Lego bricks are made from a type of plastic called “ABS”, and are best glued using epoxy cement. ABS solvent cement will also work, but may alter the shape of the material’s surface. Imitation glass, cheap toys, CD cases, and similar brittle, often clear plastic is usually “polystyrene” and can be glued using a number of adhesives. For best results, use a poly cement or a glue advertised for plastic bonding....

You can also buy a whole catfish, in which case you’ll want to either ask the fishmonger to fillet it for you or fillet it yourself at home before grilling. If you want to grill frozen fillets, thaw them completely by storing them in the refrigerator overnight before the day you plan to cook them. If you’d prefer a lighter flavor, it’s fine to use olive oil or another oil to coat the fish....

If you have problems with acne, consider washing with a product that contains salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide to manage it. If you wear makeup, remember to always remove it every night. Gently dab at the inner corners of your eyes with a dampened washcloth to remove any debris. After each shower, apply lotion to your body to avoid cracked skin. Pay special attention to the knees and elbows, which tend to get very dry....

The most common and popular sweet potato varieties (available at most stores) are Beauregard, ‘bunch’ Porto Ricos, and centennials. Do this for every slice of potato that you have, with each section in a different jar. Add fresh water once a day or so to keep the slips healthy. If any of the slips are not forming roots or begin to wilt, throw them out. You can buy pH testing kits for your garden at a garden center or store....

Bee phobia is a type of specific phobia. Read on to learn more about how bee phobia presents, why it occurs, and what you can do about it. Definition of Bee Phobia Bee phobia is categorized as an animal phobia, which is a type of specific phobia. For example, although bees can sting, they usually only sting when threatened. Unless you’re allergic to bees, the injury is typically minor—a small area of pain, redness, and swelling that resolves within a day....

Fans who have been missing out on their beloved Fear Street novels can look forward to an incredible three-part movie series premiering on Netflix over the course of July. With few Fear Street teaser trailers released previously, Netflix finally released a new preview that dives deeper into what can be anticipated from Fear Street Part 1: 1994. RELATED: Goosebumps’ Creator R.L. Stine’s The Babysitter is Coming to TV The latest Fear Street trailer features a group of teenagers, all with different personalities, fighting off many murderous psychos and monsters in a desperate attempt to find and destroy the source of the reoccurring evil....

The baby was born in Wuhan, the central Chinese city in Hubei province. This is the epicentre of the outbreak, which has killed 496 people over 24,607 cases. The unnamed child was diagnosed 30 hours after birth, making it the youngest recorded person to have caught 2019-nCoV. The mother of the baby was diagnosed with coronavirus before giving birth. The state-run People’s Daily China newspaper shared a photo that appeared to show the baby in an incubator....

In return for a year-long grant of access to the land, known as an easement, the federal government says it will pay the Sacred Heart Children’s Home of Laredo, Texas, $100 as “just compensation.” The orphanage is situated on the U.S.-Mexico border. The easement provides the government and its employees the right to enter and move across the 68-acre property in order to conduct surveying for the proposed construction of roads, fencing and related structures “designed to help secure the United States/Mexico border within the State of Texas....

The decision from U.S. District Judge Michael Shipp was the expected outcome since he had ruled similarly in the past. The state, locked in a legal battle with the NCAA and the four major U.S. professional sports leagues, has already filed a notice of appeal, Michael Drewniak, a spokesman for the Republican governor, said shortly after the judge’s decision was announced. That stance is uniting New Jersey’s elected officials....

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Roger Federer crushed Germany’s Philipp Kohlschreiber 6-4 6-2 7-5 to ease into the quarter-finals of the U.S. Open and remain on a collision course for a semi-final showdown with Rafa Nadal. The elegant Swiss maestro and the muscular Spaniard have played for titles on French Open clay, Wimbledon’s manicured lawns and in Australian heat and while no trophy would be on the line, a New York meeting would still have the Big Apple buzzing....

The 20-time Grand Slam champion, who turned 37 last week, is pacing his tennis year, playing a limited schedule and missing events when he feels the need to rest. He has missed the last two editions of this tournament because of injury. Eighth seeded Petra Kvitova used her precision serve to overpower Serena Williams 6-3, 2-6, 6-3 in their second round match on Tuesday night. Federer’s defeat of the 47th-ranked German in 72 minutes marked the first step towards a possible eighth title at the tournament....

Two of the all-time greats shared a court in the twilight of their long, illustrious careers and it was the mixed doubles pairing of Federer and Belinda Bencic who were victorious for Switzerland over United States duo Williams and Frances Tiafoe in Perth. Federer got 2019 under way with a 6-4 6-1 defeat of Tiafoe before Williams made it two wins out of two, getting the better of Bencic 4-6 6-4 6-3....