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Will his dorsal fin ever straighten out?

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Though his fin has straightened to some degree as Keiko's health and conditioning have improved, it will never fully straighten. However, it is not a totally unusual condition and has been observed in wild whales. It does not hamper his swimming or social behavior.
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Which is the difference between pectoral fins and the dorsal fin?

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Pectoral fins are curved back slightly and pointed at the tips. Dolphins use their pectoral flippers mainly to steer. Pectoral flippers have the major skeletal elements of the forelimbs of land mammals, but they are foreshortened and modified. The back fin is like the keel of the boats, that gives stability while they swim and unlike the pectoral fins this one does not have any bony structure, but woven connective fibrous, that gives its form and firmness.
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The dorsal fin is not clamped however. Is this aggression about not feeding them enough?

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lt;Possibly, but could just be even friendly. Or stranger yet, the newcomer may be female, and Lola may be a mature male. Again, give it some time.>
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Do female banggai's EVER have a long second dorsal fin?

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This is a tough question. A long second dorsal compared to what? Usually,the females second dorsal is shorter than a males. I have heard that they had a female w/ a longer second dorsal, but over 100+ fish my males all seem to have the longer second dorsal.
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What is the difference between the pectoral fins and the dorsal fin of a dolphin?

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The pectoral fins have the function of the rudder in the boats; it means that they give them the capacity of direction during the swim. The fins are very similar to the arms of the humans, since they are structured in the same way.
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What is Fin rot?

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Fishes' fins turn whitish and die back. Fin rot often follows damage or injury. It can also be caused by poor water quality. Remedy: First, fix the water and remove any fin-nipping fish. Change some water (25% is good) and add 1 tsp/gallon salt to promote healing. If bad water quality or an aggressive tankmate was the problem, that should be adequate. Healing will begin within a couple of days. If it worsens, decide first whether it's fungal or bacterial.
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What is a Dorsal Column Stimulator?

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Dorsal Column Spinal Cord Stimulator is a specialized device, which stimulates nerves by tiny electrical impulses via small electrical wires placed on the spinal cord. Currently at TPM, Dorsal Column Spinal Cord Stimulator is offered to patients with chronic and severe pain, who have not responded to other treatment modalities. Most of these patients are suffering form RSD/CRPPS or back and leg pain after back surgeries.
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How do orthodontists straighten teeth?

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Orthodontists use braces and other orthodontic alternatives to gradually reposition the teeth and jaw to achieve an optimum bite, improving the patient's appearance and health. Braces are brackets attached to the teeth and connected by arch wire that gently guide crooked teeth into the correct positions.
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How can I straighten my swing?

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Provided the mallet face returns to the position it addressed the ball before the swing it does not matter (a touch of a simplification). Robert Fulford has a beautiful hooked swing and is amongst the best shots in the world. The line from the shoulder to the mallet head on the back swing can/should be essentially straight; I do not propose a compound pendulum where you take your arms right back and then cock your wrists. A little wrist movement at the furthest extreme is of course natural.
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How do braces straighten crooked teeth?

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Braces use steady, gentle pressure over time to move teeth into their proper positions. They don't look like they're doing much just sitting there. but in fact, every moment or your orthodontic treatment, there's something happening in your mouth. Something good for you. The brackets we place on your teeth and the main archwire that connects them, are the two main components.The bracket is a piece of specially shaped metal or ceramic that we affix to each tooth.
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What is a fin tube?

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A fin tube, whether baseboard or convector-style, is a heating element, made from copper or steel, for a pipe system. It has square or spiral aluminum “fins” that radiate (distribute) the heat and are low to the floor. Fin tubes replaced radiators in the 1940s and 50s, and were popular before forced air system became common a decade later.
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Where in the box should I put the fin?

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Put the Wavegrinder fin an inch or two back from where you place your typical swept-back, sickle-shaped fin. Both sickle-shaped fins and the Wavegrinder have a center of effort, the location on which the turning force in general acts, in a location such as that depicted below. To be able to compare apples to apples and turning moment to turning moment, the centers of effort should be lined up, as shown, which means its sits a couple of inches back in the box from where you are used to it (1.
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Why is the fin made of Lexan?

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Basically it is the best there is. It is clear, forms a consistent shape exceedingly well, and is basically bombproof. Well, maybe not bombproof, but Lexan is a polycarbonate used in bulletproof glass, and in other applications requiring great strength. Many ocean-going boats rely on Lexan for the windows and portlights, as it is capable of standing up to punishing ocean waves..
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How do I straighten out my slice?

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To straighten the slice(for right-handers), you need to reduce the left-to-right spin on the ball. That is, strive to impart more right-to-left spin on the ball. Strengthen your grip ? rotate both hands to the right on the grip handle. As the Doctor of Golf, John Jacobs, always says: "If your shots fly to the right, turn your hands to the right." Close the overall alignment of your body ? aim your shoulders, hips and forearms to the right of the target and then move the ball back in the stance.
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How do I straighten out my hook?

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To straighten the hook (for right-handers), you need to reduce the top- and right-to-left spin on the ball. That is, strive to impart more back- and left-to-right spin. Weaken your grip ? rotate both hands to the left on the grip handle. "If your shots fly to the left, turn your hands to the left." Open the overall alignment of your upper body ? aim your shoulders, hips and forearms to the left of the target and then move the ball slightly forward in the stance.
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How can I straighten my teeth?

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Dr. Singer offers comprehensive orthodontic treatments for adults and children. To correct crooked teeth, he can apply traditional metal or clear braces. If you don't want people to know that you're wearing braces, he may recommend LingualcareT, Clarity Braces or Invisalign. For children, Dr. Singer can provide functional trainers and remove the need for early orthodontics. There are many ways to straighten your teeth and the treatments don't need to be costly and uncomfortable to be effective.
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orthodontist is a dental specialist who has completed two to four years of advanced education beyond the eight years required for the doctoral degree. This training qualifies him as a specialist in orthodontics, the diagnosis and treatment of problems related to the development and positions of the teeth and jaws. Orthodontic assistants may have one year of education, or they may be trained at the office.
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Will the Dorsal Column Spinal Cord Stimulator help me?

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It is very difficult to predict if the procedure will indeed help you or not. For that reason temporary wires are placed to determine if this device will be effective to relieve your pain or not. Typically, patients will have a 50 to 70 % reduction in their pain.
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Can you explain what a dorsal columella implant is ?

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A dorsal columellar implant is used to augment the dorsum or the height of the nose as well as the tip of the nose. These implants are made of foreign material and are generally not recommended by most plastic surgeons.
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Braces use constant, gentle pressure, which over time, move teeth into their proper positions. Your braces are at work every moment of your orthodontic treatment. The two main components of your braces are: the brackets that are placed on your teeth and the main archwire that connects them. The bracket is a piece of shaped metal or ceramic that we affix to each tooth. The archwire is bent to reflect your "ideal" bite.
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I tried to straighten the wheel myself, and it cracked. What can you do?

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We can put your wheel though our time tested and proven repair process. Repairing aluminum wheels is extremely complicated and should be left to the professionals. Unless the wheel was severely stressed, your wheel should be fine.
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Please, can you help straighten this out?

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You should change your spamBlocker setting to Medium. The High setting is for you to only allow messages from contacts in your Address Book, otherwise they are delivered to the Suspect Email folder. None of that has any relationship to whether you are getting a summary sent to you. That just tells you the results of your settings. It sounds to me like you didn't intend to use the High setting, not knowing the implications of it.
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Will FSIS test product produced by AMR systems for spinal cord tissue and dorsal root ganglia?

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Yes. In March 2003, FSIS began a routine regulatory sampling program to ensure that plants using AMR systems are preventing spinal cord from entering the food supply in products labeled as meat. The sampling program will be expanded to also test for the presence of dorsal root ganglia, and will include meat from beef and pork. Currently, there is no lamb prepared using AMR systems.
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How can I fin d out my student's grades?

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Most parents ask their student directly. Doing so fosters trust and a sense of mutual responsibility. One convenient approach is to ask your student to give you a parent "PIN" number to access the University's Testudo interactive web service (http://www.testudo.umd.edu/ParentAccess.html). With the PIN you can access your student's grades, class schedules, student accounts, and unofficial transcripts. The parent access system is administered by the Office of the Registrar.
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Exactly what is a "Rocksim Fin"?

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A "Rocksim Fin" is a Laser cut fin, out of the material you select, with exactly the shape and dimensions of the fin in the Rocksim.rkt design file you submit. Your design file is sent through thru several post processing programs, which produce an output file which drives the Laser cutting machine.
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What is the difference between the F.I.N. number and the V.I.N.?

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The F.I.N. (Fleetwood Identification Number) is the serial number Fleetwood uses to identify your motor home. You can find the F.I.N. on the exterior driver sidewall, near the entry door, on a silver sticker. You may also find the F.I.N. on the carrying capacity sheet in the main wardrobe closet. When calling Fleetwood, please refer to the F.I.N. The V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification Number) is the serial number the Chassis Manufacturer uses to identify the chassis of the motor home.
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What are my vehicle's F.I.N. and V.I.N.?

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The F.I.N. (Fleetwood Identification Number) is the serial number American Coach uses to identify your motor home. You can find the F.I.N. on the exterior driver sidewall, near the entry door, on a silver sticker. You may also find the F.I.N. on the carrying capacity sheet in the main wardrobe closet. When calling American Coach, please refer to the F.I.N. The V.I.N. (Vehicle Identification Number) is the serial number the Chassis Manufacturer uses to identify the chassis of the motor home.
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