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Prepare to alter alot of diapers!
Your bundle of delight will need about 6000 nappy changes before finishing to undies. That's a great deal of dirty nappies as well as, relying on which ones you make use of, either a lot of waste or a lot of cleaning!
After that there's the poo variable– that nappy has actually obtained ta be up to the task. Things we provide for love.
A stitch in time conserves 9 … mins of rest
Obtaining a nappy strategy in position prior to infant goes along will conserve you time, money and energy, as well as will certainly have a large impact on your environmental footprint. Having said that, it's never ever too late to change nappy teams or mix it up a little bit depending on your concern for the environment versus your issue for your sanity … as well as your need for rest.
Firstly, let's be familiar with nappies.
Good ol' disposables. With actually only one design, they absorb wetness quickly to stop leakages as well as 'lock it in' to keep your bub fairly completely dry; are very easy and also quick to attach; keep closed throughout usage; and also fit various sizes and shapes. And also they're extremely practical, specifically when out as well as about– especially so because they're readily available in every grocery store as well as corner store. They do not call them convenience stores for no factor!
Reusable modern towel nappies
Modern towel nappies (MCNs) are coming to be more preferred and also, to be clear, we're not talking the old terry-towelling squares. MCNs are the new whiz-bang variation featuring a waterproof cover, leak-proof elasticised leg openings as well as absorbing cushioning and lining.
The various styles
There are greater than 200 brands– a lot of which are made by work-at-home mums who offer them online on stores like Etsy.
All-in-ones have a moisture-resistant external layer stitched with an absorptive inner to form the nappy– they could take a bit to dry.
All-in-twos, also called snap-in-ones, contain a lined waterproof external layer and absorbing inner layers, which "break in" with press studs. They can be taken apart for laundering, so they dry out faster than all-in-ones.
Pocket nappies have a waterproof external layer stitched with a soft inner lining, which forms the covering. In between these two layers there's a pocket for the absorbent inserts. These are removed for cleaning then replaced, which can be a little bit fiddly yet on the plus side they dry out rapidly.
Antique terry-towelling square nappies are additionally still available. They can take a little practice to fold as well as fit right, however they are a cheaper reusable choice than MCNs, as well as modern-day bolts suggest you don't also have to use security pins.
I can see there are benefits to both– just how do I pick in Chatom Alabama?
There are a variety of considerations, so allow's take a look at them.
The ahead of time cost of reusable nappies is fairly high, however in the long run it's potentially less costly than disposables– lowering in price exponentially with every kid.
Fabric nappies do require a little bit much more work, and may be a discomfort when you're out. Much like a weary bub.
Good quality, well-fitting nappies– whether fabric or non reusable– will maintain infant completely dry, and will not cause nappy breakout.
Environmental influence
Disposable nappies actually don't have the most effective environment-friendly track record, yet there are options to decrease their impact:
Some brand names are biodegradable, though problems in land fill make this destruction hard to occur.
Some have compostable or recyclable packaging.
Getting locally-made nappies, as opposed to imported, minimizes transport carbon price.
Regardless of the ecological costs of material manufacturing as well as nappy laundering, fabric nappies that are dry-pailed and primarily line-dried still come out ahead of disposables.
Disposables can be found in various sizes to fit your expanding bundle-that's- now-turning-into-a-handful, and also ultimately you could relocate right into pull-up pants from some of the exact same brand names.
MCNs are offered in taken care of dimensions, or a one-size-fits-most (OSFM), which has additional attachments for adjusting the nappy as your child grows.
Fixed-size nappies implies acquiring new sets as your baby grows larger, so it might cost even more. On the other hand, if you're having greater than one child, you'll utilize the outgrown ones once again.
You'll only need one set of OSFM nappies, yet their longer usage suggests more deterioration, and also they might only last with one child's infancy.
Diaper Products
The type of material used affects drying out time. Natural fibres usually take longer to completely dry compared to synthetics, and you'll wish to make certain you have enough nappies to get through a few days of wet climate if you don't have a dryer.
Paper or material nappy liners make your laundry life simpler by maintaining solids off the nappy. Flushable ones make clean-up a cinch!
The absorptive materials (shell liners, pads and also boosters) include bamboo, cotton, hemp or fleece, with breathable polyurethane laminated fabric (PUL) or lanolised woollen typically utilized for covers– if you have an interest in that type of point.
I desire a verdict– which nappy is best?
For environmental as well as economic reasons, you can't pass by MCNs.
For ease-of-use and also ease, disposables are the method to go.
Obviously it does not have to be one or the other: you can make use of towel nappies in your home throughout the day, as well as disposables when out and around, vanishing, in the evening, at childcare, and also throughout extended periods of rain when you 'd rather not utilize the dryer.
If you're unsure:
Get a solitary nappy of each kind that piques your passion.
Some MCN companies offer test loads with examples of the different designs.
Hire a trial pack from a nappy library, a service supplied by nappy business and also community teams: look the internet for 'modern towel nappy collection' to discover one near you.
Just how do I understand I've selected the right nappy?
Whatever you've chosen, here's the checklist for an excellent nappy:
No leaking around the legs.
No fluid permeating via the cover.
Not too tight or as well loose around hips as well as legs.
No rubbing or chafing from the nappy or bolts around the legs or hips.
Infant's skin really feels reasonably dry when the damp nappy is eliminated.
The nappy holds sufficient fluid to be functional (ie you do not have to change frequently).
Infant could move legs freely and also, at later phases, crawl as well as stroll without being troubled by the nappy.
One last point, are recyclable nappies as much dirty work as they seem?
There's a very easy five-step strategy called completely dry pailing, which fans state make easy work of heavy soils.
Make use of flushable linings to catch solids.
Different the components (cover as well as extra padding) of the wet nappies, or if they're all-in-ones avoid ahead to step 3.
Rinse in cold water if required.
Put them right into a bucket with a lid.
Toss the load right into the washering each day.
Ideally you currently have a delighted, dry infant and also the only thing you have to worry about is how you'll locate time to Instagram every minute!


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REACHING into the past to reconstruct a distant era, a lost culture, a conquered people, the Denver Museum of Natural History places an ancient world in context. "Aztec: The World of Moctezuma," which opened Sept. 26 and runs through Feb. 21, offers no merely random collection of artifacts but a carefully researched and mounted expedition through Aztec daily life, religion, art, and economy. We get to see what Aztec life was like as Hernan Cortes found it when Moctezuma, mistaking the Spanish adventurer for a god, welcomed him to the palace.
Aztec culture represents one of the highest civilizations of the so-called New World. The highly sophisticated society had evolved over a very short period of time, roughly 200 years, by the time the Spanish conquerors ravaged Tenochtitlan, the Aztec city, in 1521. The Aztecs had ruled a vast empire from there, where Mexico City sits today. Opulent city
"Aztec" is a brilliantly informative exhibition. The 300 objects from Mexico have been organized around the life-sized dioramas and miniature reconstructions of the center of Aztec culture, the opulent city of Tenochtitlan. Accompanied by an excellent exhibition catalog written by the Natural History Museum's curator, Jane S. Day, the exhibition encourages the viewer to appreciate a vastly different culture with an open mind, despite decidedly enormous challenges to contemporary sensibilities: As complex
and varied as Aztec culture actually was, the Aztecs are known by North Americans today more for their practice of ritual human sacrifice than for their splendid accomplishments.
As the viewer enters the exhibition, a large mural overview of Tenochtitlan shows the city as it was in 1519. The city sits on an island in the middle of a huge lake (long since dried up), surrounded by tiny man-made islands reclaimed from the water and ingeniously constructed for farming. The mural was painted from maps made by Hernan Corts mapmaker.
A seminomadic and warlike people, the Aztecs were said to have left their mythic homeland, Aztlan ("Place of the Herons") in the desert of northern Mexico around AD 1000 on a journey that would take them 200 years to arrive at their final destination. The last indigenous people to enter the Valley of Mexico, they served as servants and mercenaries to the already established city-states of the area, absorbing the traditions and customs of their patrons for another 100 years as they searched for a place of
their own in the densely populated region. In 1325 they began the building of Tenochtitlan.
Other murals in the exhibition become the backdrops for dioramas complete with mannequins hovering over their corn crops, cooking tortillas, or selling their wares at the great marketplace.
In its size and variety, the marketplace amazed the Spanish. Bernal Diaz del Castillo, who accompanied Cortes, later described the gold, silver, precious stones, slaves, clothing, building materials, games, pottery, firewood, paper, obsidian knives, feathers, flowers, and foodstuffs: "Some of our soldiers who had been at Constantinople, Rome, and all over Italy said they had never seen a market so well laid out, so large, so orderly, and so full of people."
The orderliness of the marketplace reflected the strict discipline of the Aztec culture. A highly stratified society, the nobles held enormous power and privilege. But much was expected of them as well. Rule of law was maintained rigorously, and all citizens were supposed to conduct themselves modestly.
When Moctezuma II, the last of the great Aztec kings, ascended the throne in 1502, he was 34. He was selected from a group of royal princes by an electoral body comprised of various rulers of the empire and a council of nobles. He was chosen for his military ability, since first among his duties was commander-in-chief of the armies: Conquest was his most important role. But he was also chosen because of his just, mature, and temperate nature - the embodiment of Aztec values.
By the time Moctezuma II came to power, the Aztecs had rigidified the class structure of their society so completely it was virtually impossible to rise in the world except as a warrior. The merchant class, which brought luxuries from afar, also held a special place in the society because it provided the nobility with status items like chocolate, jade, silver, gold, amber, and jaguar skins. And artisans likewise held special status, handing down the skills of their particular art to their children.
The exhibition illustrates how the Aztecs incorporated the art of many societies into their own. We see exquisitely carved and variously styled small figures made of jade and other stone. We see examples of their complex pictographic writing with which they recorded everything, including instructions for disciplining children, demands for tribute, and tax records. They taught their children history, along with religious obligations, music, and dance in their mandatory schooling. The boys learned the arts
of war in school, too.
The Aztecs created impressive trade routes, calendars, colorful architecture, and magnificent artwork and jewelry without benefit of the wheel or metal tools. Most of the important artifacts of this exhibit are statues, jewelry, carvings, and obsidian knives used in religious sacrificial rituals. As David Carrasco, a professor of religious studies at the University of Colorado, said in a recent interview, "You can't really discuss the art of the Aztecs without discussing their religion."
True enough. Rather than killing their enemies on the field, the Aztecs captured them to be offered up later as sacrifices to their many gods. They believed human blood, the most precious of all liquids, was needed to feed the sun god so that he would continue to rise every morning. Tens of thousands died on the altars. As overwhelming as that fact is, many like Dr. Carrasco try to put it in perspective by noting how very brutal practices of torture were in Europe as well. Consider the Spanish Inquisitio n. Pristinely preserved
However difficult it may be to dismiss or ignore the Aztec religious practices, there is still much to consider about the Aztecs in the context of history. That is what this exhibit does best.
And the artifacts are in excellent condition for study. A stone likeness of Quetzalcoatl, the Feathered Serpent, is a coiled figure whose feathers are carved with elegant precision to appear blown by a breeze.
A magnificently preserved "Weeping Tlaloc" is a ceramic and white-stuccoed brazier, a rare piece that shows the rain god weeping. Another of the finest sculptures in the exhibit is a giant conch shell, one of three found in the Templo Mayor courtyard. The conch symbolized life, and the sculpture's exquisitely flowing lines are believed to represent life's constant movement.
Some of the objects like the "Feathered Serpent" and a Xipe Totec statue were included in last year's "Circa 1492" exhibition at the National Gallery in Washington, D.C., but many more artifacts in the Denver exhibition have never been shown in the United States before - nor will they likely visit here again. The show is not traveling, so it has become a major event for the western US, a contribution to our understanding of America before Columbus.
* The objects of "Aztec: The World of Moctezuma" come from the Templo Mayor Museum and the Mexican National Museum of Anthropology in Mexico City, and the Museum of the American Indian at the Smithsonian Institution in Washington. The exhibition grew out of a collaboration among Ms. Day, Dr. Carrasco, and Mexico City's Templo Mayor Museum's director, archaeologist Eduardo Matos Moctezuma.

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Ryan Mullen completed a rare double in the Irish Road Race Championships in Wexford on Sunday, adding the elite road race title to the time trial gold he took on Thursday evening.
The Cannondale-Drapac professional recently went close to selection for his first Tour de France and while he was ultimately passed over, highlighted his strong form with a dominant win.
He was involved in the action all day and after Conor Dunne (Aqua Blue Sport) made a solo move on the penultimate lap, Mullen bridged across to the chaser Chris McGlinchey (Chain Reaction Cycles) and, together, they caught Dunne on the final circuit. Mullen then attacked on the final climb and time trialled to the finish line.
In the women's race, Lydia Boylan (Team WNT Pro Cycling) put in a strong attack on the final lap and soloed to victory. She was seven seconds ahead of a chasing group led in by Lauren Creamer (NCC Group-Kuota-Torel) and Ellen McDermot (EDCO Continental).


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If you fancy planning your own life-changing, globe-trotting journeys but worry work will get in the way of dreaming big, try one of these seven epic expeditions I've picked for Red Bull Adventures, all of which take just a week or two to complete. Pack a bag, hit the road and come back to work with some serious bragging rights.
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Great article Sian, love the variety of adventures in there. I'm particularly taken by the idea of climbing Mount Kenya, will have to do some more reading into that!
I've not been on your blog for a wee while, loving the new look!
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The wines of Saint Julien, Pauillac and Saint Estèphe
By Jane Anson
This Guide was last updated on 05 March 2010
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Caramel Crunch
- Prep: 30 min
- Cook Time: 30 min
- Total: 1 hr
- Serving: 2 quarts
A sweet and crunchy peanut packed caramel snack mix.
- 1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup light corn syrup
- 1/4 cup butter
- 6 cups bite-size crispy corn cereal squares
- 2 cups peanuts
- Preheat the oven to 250 degrees Fahrenheit. Grease a baking sheet.
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I know this thread is mostly for shitposting but I'll share this wallpaper I made for myself.
Sad news today everyone
Uhh please enjoy this beautiful cover I made for the trilogy:
apologies if I have broken any unspoken Red Robe rule..
EDIT: Image to be removed. My apologies for not thinking!
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Where and/or who does this infamous red robe photo come from? I'm surprised I've never seen it as it seems to be from The Fragile era. Are there other weird/goofy rare Trent pics like this?
Sorry not sorry. photochopped my yours truly.
I am very very proud of my MS Paint skills this morning. He's got "A Head of Himself".................
worst one yet (sorry atticus)
You can thank Halo Infinity for that idea :P
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New Delhi: A court here on Monday fixed September 24 to hear final arguments in the case of rape of a woman executive by an Uber cab driver.
Additional Sessions Judge Kaveri Baweja listed the matter for September 24 for hearing final arguments in the case, as it did not receive the case file and other records from the Supreme Court.
The Supreme Court has set aside the Delhi High Court order permitting the recall and re-examination of 13 witnesses including the victim in the Uber cab rape case.
According to police, the woman executive was allegedly raped by 32-year-old Shiv Kumar Yadav on the night of December 5, 2014, in the cab she hired to head back home in north Delhi's Inderlok area. The accused drove the woman to an isolated place and allegedly raped her.
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Formed: 2009
From: Montreal, Canada
Last Known Status: Active
Latest Valfreya News
Below is our complete Valfreya news coverage, including columns and articles pertaining to the band. Some articles listed may be indirectly related, such as side projects of the band members, etc.
Valfreya Cancels Tour With Frosttide
The impending "Blood Oath" Canadian tour featuring Valfreya and Frosttide has been nixed, with Valfreya issuing this statement online to fans:
"Due to last minute unfortunate events, it is with heavy hearts that we announce the cancellation of the upcoming Canadian tour with Frosttide and Valfreya.
"The bookers have done everything within their power to make the 'Blood Oath' tourt a reality. Thank you very much for your positive feedback. It is out of our control and We hope to make this tour possible another time.
"Tickets will be refunded. Do not worry, news will be soon announced and you will still have the chance to see us perform live shows within the next months." More...
Valfreya Releases New Album
Combining orchestral and death metal with a hint of folk music, the prolific Valfreya previously released two EPs ("First Chronicles" and "Acoustic Chronicles"), 2012 debut album "Path To Eternity" via Maple Metal Records, and now second album "Promised Land" has just dropped independently. You can stream the full release via the YouTube player below.
"The album is a journey through a lot of emotions and situations, giving life to a host of varied songs, each with a different sound and personality. The story behind the album is about Eric The Red discovering America and how he defies the Gods, but pays a hefty price for that defiance. " says Valfreya about the release.
The band goes on to say, "It's a step-up in sound quality and has more intricate guitar parts and better-written music that with every listen you can discover parts you hadn't noticed before. On top of that we have an original sound and songs! We want to give more to people that enjoy good riffs!" More...
Valfreya Launches Campaign For New Album
Montreal, QC symphonic viking metal band Valfreya is reaching out to fans and friends for advance support via an Indiegogo campaign to aid in recording and releasing 2016 album "Promised Land."
The release will be a story album about a conqueror and his warriors who came from the North to leave a glorious legacy for his people and the memory that his name deserves. He will discover his promised land, but will also meet Odin's divine wrath. Check out two demo tracks below. The band also comments:
"We're looking to gather funds for the recording of our second full-length album, which we plan to go in studio for around March 2016. We're pretty happy with what we were able to do with limited funds on our first album and EP, but we want to raise the bar much higher for the next one with quality of production, better marketing and more merch for fans. Plus, with this campaign we're looking to gain more exposure so we can encourage opportunities of playing where the fans want to see us! Even a simple share to supports us is much appreciated!" More...
Valfreya Releases New Music Video
Valfreya has released a video clip for the acoustic version of "Deity's Grace," which was produced by Bookaking Productions and filmed at the 2013 Salon de la Passion Médiévale et Historique. Check it out below. The band's previous music video for "Odin's Fury" is also available at this location.
Valfreya Releases "Odin's Fury" Music Video
Valfreya, the symphonic viking metal act from the dark forests of Montreal, posted up a music video for the new single "Odin's Fury." The video was created by Les Vilaines Productions.
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Valfreya Posts Drum Playthrough Video Of "Alefest"
Canadian blackened folk metal band Valfreya posted an official drum video, which features Jötunn playing the track "Alefest." The song appears on the 2012 debut LP "Path to Eternity," which is available on Maple Metal Records.
Check out the video here:
Valfreya Posts New Music Video
Montreal's blackened folk act Valfreya posted a new music video for the acoustic version of the track "Beyond Illusions." The track originally appeared on the band's debut LP "Path to Eternity," which was issued in 2012 via Maple Metal Records.
Check out "Beyond Illusions" here:
Maple Metal Records Posts Roster On Bandcamp
Maple Metal Records has posted the band's roster onto bandcamp so you can stream albums prior to purchasing physical or digital media. To get a taste of what Maple Metal has to offer, check out the full "Asphyxia" album by Sangre Eterna or the full "Lost in the North" album by Nordheim in the players available below, or find albums by Kalter, Kemilon, Valfreya, Memorain, and more over at bandcamp here. More...
Valfreya Posts New Music Video
Montreal's blackened folk act Valfreya posted a new music video for the song "Alefest." The song appears on the band's debut full length album "Path to Eternity," which was issued this past May through Maple Metal Records.
Check out "Alefest" here:
Valfreya Reveals New Album Release Date
Valfreya's debut album "Path To Eternity" was just released in North America on May 22nd via Maple Metal Records, and the official worldwide release date has been set for July 4th, 2012. To hear some of the band's music, head over to the Valfreya MySpace page here.
The "Path To Eternity" track listing is as follows:
Path to Eternity
Deity's Grace
Beyond Illusions
Ocean's Assault
Confront Immensity
Condemned the World
My Everlasting Scar
Glorious Death More...
Valfreya Signs With Maple Metal Records
Montreal's Valfreya has inked a worldwide deal with Maple Metal Records. The band's debut album "Path to Eternity" is set for release later this May. "Path to Eternity" was produced by the band, and was recorded, mixed, and mastered in the Fall of 2011 at Silver Wings Studio in Montreal, QC, Canada.
The track listing for "Path to Eternity" is as follows:
Path to Eternity
Deity's Grace
Beyond Illusions
Ocean's Assault
Confront Immensity
Condemned the World
My Everlasting Scar
Glorious Death More...
Quebec Metal Compilation Available For Streaming
Nihiliste Booking and WTFMetalMusic have teamed up to release a Quebec metal compilation titled "Lys Apocalypse." You can stream or download the compilation either through the player below or at the Nihiliste Booking Bandcamp page. The track listing is as follows:
1. Beyond Creation - Coexistence
2. Pronostic - Deviated Inner Spectrum
3. First Fragment - Paradoxal Subjugation
4. Mécanique Du Vertige - Miami Vice
5. Deathlehem - Epic of Creation
6. Valfreya - Ocean's Assault
7. A Cascade Dream - Center of the Earth
8. Gloria Victis - A love War
9. Obscurcis Romancia - Seasons of Infinite Sorrow
10. Sanguine Glacialis - Into the Heart of Chaos
11. Paretic Dementia - Polite Execution
12. Karkaos - Awaiting the Clock's Last Turn
13. Aenygmist - Held in Poisoned Hands
14. Pallor Mortis - Of Wrath and Sinuous Slaying
15. Tunguska Mammoth - Dark Age
16. Strigampire - The Enemy Inside
17. Valknacht - Valkyries Still Ride
18. Ancestors Revenge - The Rash that Spread
19. Morgue - Heights of Babel
20. Who Cares? - Victory
21. Deadly Revenge - Vengeance
22. Soiled By Blood - Kill Them All
23. Upon Your Grave - Haunting Of The Beast
24. Away from Fate - Party In A Row
25. A Hitman's Business - Seeking Revenge
26. Price of Blood - Grind & Dust More...
Valfreya Posts Drum Playthrough Clip
Valfreya has posted a playthrough clip online of drummer Mawhjey performing the song "Confront Immensity." The video was filmed and edited by Bookaking Productions and can be viewed below. You can also find more details on Valfreya by navigating to the band's official Facebook profile.
Valfreya Posts Keyboard Only Video
Canadian based viking metal band Valfreya posted a new video of keyboardist Philippe 'Shark' Quinn playing the first song, "Diety's Grace." from the forthcoming debut album "Path to Eternity." The video was filmed and edited by Bookaking Productions. The band will release the album in February 2012.
In addition, check out tracks "Beyond Illusions," "Condemned World" and "Alefest" at this location.
The video can seen in the player here:
Valfreya Streaming New Tracks
Canadian based viking metal band Valfreya is streaming new tracks "Beyond Illusions," "Condemned World" and "Alefest" from the forthcoming debut full length release "Path To Eternity." The band will release the album in February 2012.
Check out the tracks here:
Valfreya Announces New Album Title
Canadian female-fronted Viking metal band Valfreya has announced the new album "Path to Eternity" will see release in early 2012. In the mean time, you can check out Valfreya's music by heading over to the band's Facebook profile, or by checking out the live clip below.


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Presidential candidate for the National Democratic Party (NDP), Nana Konadu Agyemang Rawlings, escaped a fatal accident on the Techiman-Kumasi highway in the Brong-Ahafo Region, Ghanapoliticsonline.com reports.
The unfortunate development happened when her convoy collided head on with an approaching vehicle which led to the instant death of her constituency chairman at the Offinso constituency, Isaac Mensah Afedzi.
The near fatal accident also saw eight other persons sustaining various degrees of injuries and are currently receiving emergency treatment at the Holy Family Hospital in Techiman.
Meanwhile, Konadu Rawlings has proceeded on her campaign tour to the Western region.
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Esophageal polyps are abnormal growths containing tissue and cells that occur on the inside of the esophagus, as noted by WebMD. They can be cancerous but, more often than not, are benign. Since the esophagus is located in the upper gastrointestinal tract, a doctor can perform an upper gastrointestinal, or UGI, endoscopy to locate, analyze and, if necessary, treat any polyps that are found.
An endoscope is a small, slender instrument that allows a doctor to see down a patient's throat, esophagus, stomach and the upper parts of the small intestine. During this procedure, the doctor can search for polyps in addition to other abnormalities, such as ulcers, tumors, infection, bleeding and more. If the doctor does locate a polyp, growth or other abnormality, it can be biopsied and tested to determine if it is benign or malignant. Polyps can be removed, and bleeding can be stopped during the endoscopic procedure.
According to WebMD, the procedure is generally simple to perform, and the recovery time is relatively short. The risks are also low, and major complications are rare. Once a polyp or abnormality has been tested, it can be determined whether or not it is necessary to remove it. Generally, polyps of the esophagus are harmlessly removed, Mayo Clinic notes, whereas it is more common to find cancerous polyps in the colon or lower gastrointestinal tract.


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Away on holiday!19th July 2016 – 3:36 pm
Winter is the time I usually take my annual leave and escape the Cape winter – even though it really isnt that bad and doesnt compare to winters in northern Europe. There is no snow! It has been known for there to be a little snow on the top of Table Mountain but dont pack your crampons – you wont need them!
Pietro, Lynette and some of my other trusted colleagues will be leading and organising hikes while I am away and all are most capable and well experienced. You'll always be in good hands. I still answer emails and communicate on a daily basis with Cape Town.
The English weather has taken an African turn and today its 30C! Quite a surprise as the summer has been disappointing here and June was particularly wet. Please do take your wet weather gear if youre heading to Cape Town over the next few months and also take some warmer clothes. It is unpredictable at this time of year so rather be prepared!


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Bronchial breath sounds are the sounds of breathing over the large airways that doctors listen for with a stethoscope, according to Easy Auscultation. These breath sounds are hollow, tubular sounds that are louder than vesicular breath sounds. Bronchial breath sounds are also higher-pitched than vesicular breath sounds.
Vesicular breath sounds are heard when listening to the surface of the lungs, according to Easy Auscultation. On inhale, these sounds are a low-pitched rustling at a higher intensity than on exhale. On exhale, intensity fades, and the sound disappears quickly. Bronchial breath sounds are even in length on inhale and exhale. Vesicular breath sounds are two to three times longer on inhale versus exhale.


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Filipinos join switch-off for nature
For more than an hour, the Eastern Police District (EPD) headquarters in Pasig City switched off most of their lights on Saturday night.
As early as 5 p.m. that day, duty officers turned off all nonessential lights at the station, Inspector Guillermo Felix said.
"We have been doing this since the Earth Hour campaign started a few years back. As early as 5 p.m. and until 9 p.m., we switch off lights in solidarity with the campaign," he told the Inquirer.
Earth Hour, started in 2007, is a global advocacy to raise awareness on climate change and the need to protect the environment by limiting power consumption and carbon emission.
Every last Saturday of March, advocates voluntarily switch off nonessential lights and electric appliances for an hour.
The EPD personnel were joined by households, local government units and business establishments across the country in observing Earth Hour. A musical fashion show was held in Cebu City and Chinese lanterns were lit in Davao City.
Smaller cut in power use
But the 362-megawatt (MW) reduction in electricity use for the one-hour switch off this year was lower than last year's 429 MW, an indication that many people were not aware of Earth Hour, perhaps because of inadequate information campaign.
The Philippines joined 6,525 cities, towns and municipalities in some 150 countries and territories in making the environmental statement.
Andy Ridley, Earth Hour cofounder and executive director, graced the switch-off ceremony at Ayala Triangle in Makati City. Two switch-off ceremonies were held simultaneously in Cebu and Davao.
"For the first time in history we have the power to connect behind a common purpose and the ability to create a network without national borders, based on the most influential voices and the smallest voices. The growth in social media, the world's news media outlets and the digital revolution has allowed that to happen," Ridley said.
For safety reasons
With most of the lights turned off, the three-story EPD headquarters looked ghastly. Only the front desk, the detention cells and the ends of the corridors remained lit, for safety and security reasons.
"If you want to use the restrooms, you have to turn the lights on and don't forget to turn it off after use," Felix said.
Aside from the lights being switched off, the place was eerily quiet, with only 15 men on duty. Other security personnel were at the annex in Barangay (village) Oranbo, also in Pasig.
Felix said energy conservation went beyond Earth Hour for the EPD, as police personnel switch off lights and other electric fixtures when not in use.
Despite the heightened security alert for the Holy Week, it was a relatively calm and peaceful evening for the 15 officers on duty at the EPD headquarters.
Three of the duty officers were with Felix at the front desk, and they whiled away the time by sharing memorable experiences they had as members of the police force.
By 9:30 p.m., the end of Earth Hour, the stories were still coming. The lights were still out and the policemen appeared to have become accustomed to the dark.
Save trees
In the City of San Fernando in Pampanga, some people did not just turn off lights for an hour but also vowed to save the 576 trees that the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) plans to cut to widen the Manila North Road in the capital.
"Lights can be switched off but trees live only one life," was the message that more than 100 members of the Save the Trees Coalition (STC) and Kapampangan Manalakaran Inc. (KaMai) displayed at St. Scholastica's Academy.
STC and KaMai are taking legal actions to stop the DPWH's plan to cut the trees.
Reading KaMai's statement, lawyer Ma. Amelia Tiglao-Cayanan said: "An hour of nonutilization of energy is commendable. But switching off the lights is not enough. We should not miss the bigger act of saving our environment and people's lives—the protection of helpless trees."
Against earth balling
In Baguio City, a campaign to save trees around a shopping mall overshadowed an Earth Hour event, which was staged at a portion of downtown Session Road.
A city-sponsored concert performed simultaneously with a fashion show mounted by environmentalists to draw support against the earth balling of 182 trees to make way for the expansion of the mall.
The models walked up Session Road wearing clothes made of newspapers, plastic, ukay-ukay (used clothes), and tree bark and leaves.
Households, business establishments and offices in the Visayas also switched off their lights and other electric appliances.
As a result, electricity use in the Visayas power grid dropped by 57 MW between 8:25 p.m. and 8:45 p.m., according to Antonio Labios, director of the Department of Energy (DOE)-Visayas Field Office.
This year's reduction in power consumption in the Visayas, however, was smaller than the 87-MW drop in last year's Earth Hour.
In Iloilo City, the DOE, provincial and city governments, other government agencies and the Responsible Ilonggos for Sustainable Energy led the switching off at SM City mall in Mandurriao District.
Many households and other business establishments also switched off their lights.
Boracay, too
Tourists and residents on Boracay Island joined the event. Lights were dimmed along the island's world-famous beach.
In Cebu, Earth Hour was marked with a musical fashion show, a walkathon and lantern making, among other activities, to drum up concern for the environment.
Erramon Aboitiz, Aboitiz Equity Ventures president, led the walkathon from Fuente Osmeña to Plaza Independencia in Cebu City, at about 5:30 p.m.
Persimmon Plus, a community developed by Aboitizland Inc., hosted Switch Off, which featured a musical fashion show that showcased the designs of Bernardo Flores.
The Mactan Economic Zone 2, another Aboitizland industrial development, also participated in Earth Hour.
Ayala Center Cebu had aimed to save 3,887 kilowatts, equivalent to a reduction of 1,344 kilograms in carbon dioxide emission.
The Cebu Park District held Earth Hour at the Terraces of Ayala Center Cebu. Before the switch off, Bio Challenge, an open-for-all kids' obstacle run and lantern making, were held within the Cebu Business Park.
Recyclable bags
Ayala Center Cebu said it would launch an environment-friendly campaign called Green Fridays that would encourage shoppers to use recyclable bags every Friday.
At SM City Cebu, guests and customers were treated to a program that featured drum playing by Lupon Anduyo and a musical presentation by the Close to Nature Choir.
In Davao City, rain spoiled the Earth Hour celebration in Magsaysay Park, before and after the release of lighted Chinese lanterns.
Gasping with awe and delight at the sight of the lanterns rising to the sky, the crowd was dismayed a few minutes later, when rain suddenly started to fall.
The rain sent the lanterns, with their flames flickering and dying, back to earth.
The Aboitiz Group of Companies, which is putting up a 300-MW coal-fired power plant in the city, was among the sponsors of the event.
Hundreds of people were already lighting big paper lanterns at the park's skating rink at 8 p.m. when the rain started. It was gone just as quickly but started again some 30 minutes later.
'Rain, rain, go away'
Bo Puentespina, chair of the environment committee of the Davao City Chamber of Commerce and Industry, asked everyone in the dark park to chant, "Rain, rain, go away, come again another day."
When the rain became a drizzle, Puentespina signaled the crowd to release the lighted lanterns. But as if to show her wrath, Mother Earth sent the lanterns back.
Mindanao, which is suffering from brownouts, saved 91 MW during Earth Hour, said Evelyn Reyes, director of the Department of Energy's Energy Utilization Management Bureau. With reports from Tonette Orejas, Inquirer Central Luzon, and Desiree Caluza, Inquirer Northern Luzon; Nestor P. Burgos Jr and Charisse Ursal, Inquirer Visayas; and Germelina Lacorte, Ayan Mellejor and Karlos Manlupig, Inquirer Mindanao
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Breeders brave enough to take on the Snowshoe challenge find that the cat pays back the effort in love and affection. Anyone looking for an aloof, standoffish cat need not apply for Snowshoe ownership, fanciers claim that Snowshoes don't realize that they're cats; they consider themselves people. They love to touch and be touched. Very intelligent, they can be taught a number of tricks. Snowshoes are also known for their fascination with water and on occasion will climb into the tub for a swim, as long as it's their idea. While not as loud or vocal as the Siamese, Snowshoes are never at a loss for words.
One reason that the Snowshoe has not attracted more breeders in the 25 years of his existence is that blending all the genetic elements together to create the perfect Snowshoe isn't easy. Four traits in particular make it difficult. The first is the inverted 'V' facial pattern that should extend from the mouth to the whisker tufts above the eyes. This pattern is governed by the piebald white spotting gene symbolized (S). Because this gene is incompletely dominant, if a cat inherits two copies of the gene, he will have larger areas of white than a cat with one copy of the gene. The effect, however, is not consistent, and other genes can affect the white areas. It's difficult to predict how this gene will express itself, or predict which kittens will inherit two copies, so regulating the gene is a real challenge.
The second trait that gives breeders pause is the white boots for which the Snowshoe was named. This trait may be governed by the piebald gene as well, or may be governed by a recessive 'gloving' (g) gene. Either way, this trait is also difficult to control. Ideally, the boots should extend to the bend of the ankle in front, and to just below the hock joint on the back feet. Often, however, the white doesn't extend high enough or extends too high. Some-times a foot will lack white, and sometimes a Snowshoe will not possess any white at all.
Achieving the perfect Siamese pattern and shading can be challenging, too. The pointed pattern comes in either seal or blue point, because lavender and chocolate, being 'dilute' colors of seal and blue, tend to mask the white pattern important to this breed.
On top of everything, the Snowshoe standard calls for a body type that combines the heftiness of the American Shorthair with the length of the Siamese. Although the conformation is easier to perfect than the pattern, getting just the right head shape and ear set further complicates the already complicated. With this exacting standard, it's no wonder that creating the perfect Snowshoe is a tricky task.
In the late 1960s Siamese breeder Dorothy Hinds-Daugherty of Philadelphia produced a litter that included three Siamese kittens with the pointed pattern and pure white mittens and boots. Intrigued by the unique pattern, she worked for a few years at turning this variety into a breed, and then passed the torch to breeder Vikki Olander of Norfolk, Virginia. Siamese and American Shorthairs were used in creating the breed.
Olander wrote the first standard for the breed and gave the breed a paw in obtaining recognition. In 1974 CFF and ACA accepted the Snowshoe as an experimental breed, but interest dwindled and by 1977 Olander was the only Snowshoe breeder in the United States. It seemed that the Snowshoe might be just a passing fad.
After three years of struggle to keep the breed alive, several other breeders joined Olander and together they obtained Championship status from CFF in 1983; the ACFA granted Championship status in 1990. Breeders are working toward CFA acceptance, but currently don?t have enough cats and breeders to meet the CFA's requirements.
Despite the slow start, the last five years have seen the Snowshoe gain in both numbers and popularity. In the future, breeders will be working toward larger size, more uniform body type, and deeper eye color. They are also working toward getting the white gene under better control (see Conformation).Copyright © 1998 by Barron's Educational Series, Inc. based on
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Get Pro Football Talk on iPhone & Android with NBCSports Talk App
Are you an avid reader of ProFootballTalk.com and want to read a mobile-friendly version on your iPhone or Android phone? Well, unfortunately, PFT doesn't have it's own dedicated app, but you can read it through the NBCSports Talk mobile app. NBCSports Talk App is an mobile optimized version of most of the NBC Sports Blogs. (Off the Bench is not included).
The blogs are displayed left to right and Pro Football Talk should be on top. (This can be changed in the iOS version) Flick to the left to scroll through the other stories and select to read.
You can share a story easily by hitting the button at the top right and choosing a sharing option.
In the iOS version, you can sort the blog feeds and change which ones you want on top. (Currently not available in Android) The top right button toggles between "Top" stories and "All" stories.
We really wish there was a way to remove unwanted blogs, or open directly into a ProFootballTalk.com module. It's still easier to read and less cumbersome than fiddling with the website in your browser.
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With President Donald J. Trump advocating for deep cuts to U.S. foreign aid, debate has renewed over the role of foreign assistance funds in boosting growth, promoting democracy, and saving lives.
February 7, 2018Nuclear Weapons
U.S. strategic and tactical nuclear weapons on land, in the air, and at sea, will undergo costly and extensive modernization in the coming years.
June 21, 2017Intelligence
The Federal Bureau of Investigation has been reoriented toward counterterrorism in recent years, but continues to face charges of overreach.
May 22, 2015Asia
The United States and China have developed competing visions for reviving ancient trade routes connecting Asia and Europe. The U.S. diplomatic strategy focuses on Afghanistan, while China hopes to ec…
October 14, 2015China
Eurasia's Shanghai Cooperation Organization has expanded its agenda to include wide-reaching security and economic initiatives, but it remains to be seen if the bloc's members can develop and impleme…
May 15, 2015Peacekeeping
More multinational peacekeeping forces are deployed in Africa than ever before. To be effective, operations must address questions about division of labor, funding, and capacity constraints.
August 28, 2014Americas
Tens of thousands of unaccompanied minors, mostly from Central America, are arriving in the United States illegally, adding severe stress to an immigration system already in need of a major overhaul…
July 25, 2014Middle East and North Africa
Sharia, or Islamic law, is increasingly in the spotlight as its political and economic role expands in the Muslim world and even in the West.
October 17, 2013United States
Postsecondary education has significant public and private benefits, but debate continues over the extent of federal student lending.
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Welcome to the latest edition of Marketer's Brief, a quick take on marketing news, moves and trends from Ad Age's reporters and editors. Send tips/suggestions to [email protected]
Do you remember fueling up at Amoco? The gas station brand is making a comeback after more than 10 years away. Find out about about that and more in this week's edition of Marketer's Brief. First, we begin with the Dove ad that has everyone talking.
Dove gains a defender
Still no word from Unilever and Dove on exactly how it all came together, so stay tuned.
Walmart's digital bet gets much bigger
Walmart has more than 4,700 stores of various sorts around the U.S., but plans to build only 40 or fewer new ones—15 supercenters and 25 supermarkets—next year. Instead, it will plow even more money into digital to compete with Amazon, roughly doubling the number of stores with express pickup of online orders to 2,000, redesigning Walmart.com and offering Jet.com-style volume discounts on the mother-ship site as well, executives said at the retailer's analyst day Oct. 10. Expect that to mean advertising that's already increasingly focused on e-commerce will become even more so. After growing e-commerce revenue more than 60 percent in the first half of this year, Walmart expects to boost it 40 percent next fiscal year. Walmart executives say the company is still losing money on e-commerce, but at a slower pace than before, albeit without citing numbers.
Classic gas station brand reappears
The Amoco gas station brand is making a comeback after it disappeared more than a decade ago. BP, which bought Amoco in 1998 and later rebranded all its stations under the BP moniker, announced this week that it will let station operators use Amoco name again. Research revealed that the Amoco name still resonates, BP says. Also, the comeback will "help resolve local, competitive station conflicts in markets where there may already be one or more BP stations in close proximity," according to BP. Amoco-branded stations will offer the same consumer loyalty perks as BP stations.
Stay home and shop
Looks like leaning on digital ads might be the way to go this holiday as a new survey suggests most Americans will be shopping for gifts from the comfort of home. Only 30 percent of survey respondents said they will shop in stores this Thanksgiving, compared with 50 percent last year, according to data tracker Market Track. And just 40 percent plan to head to stores on Black Friday, down from 45 percent. "The decline in both store traffic and positive consumer sentiment towards Black Friday in-store events is well-documented. The reality is the battlefront has shifted to digital commerce, and that trend is only going to pick up steam," said Ryne Misso, Director of Marketing at Market Track, in a statement. "This holiday season, look for Black Friday to morph into Cyber Friday, where the top deals and unique shopping experiences will take place, perhaps first and foremost, online." Indeed, e-commerce has been gaining ground for some time: Last year some 108.5 million consumers bought electronically over Thanksgiving weekend, compared with just 99.1 million purchasing in stores.
If the skin fits
Like many retailers, Dick's Sporting Goods has been making a big push into introducing its own brands. Now it's starting to put marketing dollars behind them. The 700-unit chain, which is based in Pittsburgh, recently appointed VML as the agency of record for its Second Skin label, a compression and training athletic apparel brand sold only at Dick's. The retailer also works with Anomaly on its brand campaigns.
Playing dress-up
Pizza Hut is the latest restaurant chain to come up with unique clothing as a marketing device. It's giving away "Pizza Parkas" to tout the materials used in its new "oven hot" delivery pouches. Updating its delivery systems is one way Pizza Hut is trying to hold on to its top spot in the U.S. pizza industry and recover from a 5 percent U.S. sales decline in the first half of 2017. Some jacket details seem familiar, such as 3M Thinsulate insulation, which is often used in winter jackets. There are also Pizza Hut-focused features including a weather-resistant "outer crust" and a "marinara splash guard to protect your phone when ordering."
The Pizza Parka comes the same week sibling chain's Taco Bell's clothing line with Forever 21 was released and as the other Yum Brands' sibling chain, KFC, hawks a Colonel Harland Sanders Halloween costume kit.
Speaking of Colonel Sanders, WWE fans can see even more of him as a playable character in "WWE 2K18," a video game being released Oct. 17. WWE star Kurt Angle announced the plan in a video during Sunday night's "Hell in a Cell" event, which also featured WWE star Heath Slater dressed as the Puppers Cluckers Chicken, a rival to Col. Sanders who appeared in a KFC/WWE promotion last year.
Would You Buy This?
Deer for lunch? Arby's is bringing back its Venison sandwich (venison steak and crispy onions topped with a juniper berry sauce) on Oct. 21. Last year it was offered in five states and quickly sold out; now it's going to be sold in all U.S. restaurants. And this time there's also an elk one being offered in three restaurants, one each in Colorado, Wyoming and Montana.
Number of the Week
$1 milion: What Ellen Sarem of San Antonio won for submitting the Lay's Crispy Taco flavor idea this year for Lay's "Do Us a Flavor" contest. In consumer voting, crispy taco beat out Lay's Kettle Cooked Everything Bagel with Cream Cheese and Lay's Wavy Fried Green Tomato.
Tweet of Week
Nike takes top spots, in clothing & shoes, in latest Piper Jaffray survey asking teens to name their favorite brand. pic.twitter.com/QmKjnOkT99— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) October 11, 2017
Marriott International has named Andy Kauffman to the newly created position of senior VP for global marketing optimization, effective Jan. 1, 2018. Kauffman, who had been digital marketing leader for the hotel chain and was responsible for helping Marriott adopt Facebook's dynamic ads for travel, will work to expand the digital capabilities of the brand on a global scale, adding more personalization and social marketing for Marriott brands and its loyalty programs.
The Association of National Advertisers, which has gotten increasingly aggressive taking on everything from agency media practices to in-house ad production at creative shops, has some new board members that will help call the shots.
The newly elected board members are: Frances Allen, president of Jack in the Box; Douwe Bergsma, chief marketing officer at Georgia-Pacific Consumer Business; Lynne Biggar, executive VP and chief marketing and communications officer at Visa; Amanda Brinkman, VP and chief brand and communications officer at Deluxe Corporation; Fiona Carter, chief brand officer at AT&T; Alicia Enciso, CMO for Nestlé USA; J. Russell Findlay, CMO at Hiscox; Morgan Flatley, U.S. CMO at McDonald's; Andrew Frick, director of U.S. marketing for Ford Motor; Brian Owens, executive VP and CMO at Red Bull North America; Eric Reynolds, senior VP and CMO at Clorox Co.; and Heather Stewart, general director of global marketing services at General Motors Co.
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In 2016, drug overdose deaths in Philadelphia increased nearly 30 percent. Last year, approximately 900 people — three times the number of our city's homicide victims — lost their lives as result of this epidemic. Eighty percent of these drug overdose deaths are attributed to opioids and is predicted to increase to 1200 in 2017.
The criminalization of drug addiction and current opioid epidemic has overwhelmed and misplaced the already burdened shadow health care system that exists in our criminal justice system (e.g., policing, courts, corrections). This panel will discuss how we must utilize interdisciplinary approaches to explore the history, biology, law, public health, policy, practice and management of the Philadelphia opioid epidemic.
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