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Average carbon footprint
Carbon footprints signify our individual responsibility and accountability to how much energy we have consumed in the course of everyday lives. It signifies to us that in one or the other, we have somehow, through our uncouth daily activity, made the earth warmer than it was formerly and made some areas of it more inhabitable. Carbon footprint is also a worthwhile term because it evokes in us a sense that because we have personally wronged nature, we, too, are the only ones who could solve it. As an old adage goes, as you were part of the problem, be part of the solution as well.
Assessing your carbon footprint or how much carbon emission you generate in one day is the first step towards an understanding of your individual energy consumption. There are devices called carbon footprint calculators that determine how much of that carbon do your produce. It is in knowing this that you learn where and how to control your energy usage, making you consumption habits more friendly to the environment. After your assessment, making the necessary adjustments on your energy consumption level should follow if you are really that serious of making a positive impact on the environment. This in no way erases your carbon footprints and ultimately, your guilt. But this signals how serious you are in helping the environment.
In the said carbon footprint calculator, you will know if you have left only at an average level of carbon footprint. It is found that temperature on land is estimated at an increase of about 0.07 degrees Celsius. In contrast, oceans and other bodies of water are found to have an average temperature of 0.04 degrees Celsius every ten years. However, this is thought to be the carbon footprint calculator's overestimation. Yet calculator or no calculator, results are still quite obvious that carbon dioxide emissions badly affect the environment. Since we're part of that environment that it badly affects, there is no turning back for us who know just how much damage does our unwarranted energy consumption brings.
Still, while environmentalists and scientists problematize carbon emissions exact effect on the atmosphere, it would perhaps help more if we reduce our energy usage. When lights are no longer used, it would be better to switch them off. The same thing is true with chargers, since these things are usually left behind after one's use. Certainly, we ought not to forget the air conditioning units' usage. They bring much more harm to the environment than we possibly think we can solve. Of course, prefer the organic over the inorganic, the natural over the artificial, and if recycling is within your reach, it would be a good idea to do so. Much, much more could be done to solve this energy crisis and climate change issue. It's only a matter of knowing one's carbon footprint.
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Metal hanging heart bell
This beautiful soft blue hanging heart bell is simply beautiful. The heart is made up of metal leaves with the bell hanging from a chain, all in soft blue. This is a substantial piece and will suit anyone that loves hearts, bells, shabby chic style or if you're a romantic!
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Dimensions 21 x 8 x 57-70cm
Item Number 16CF2958
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"I'm glad I wasn't the villain in the faculty Clue tournament," Professor Plum said as he entered the mail room. "It might have risked my career."
He read the mail…. (More)
Chef noted that Professor Plum is named for a permanent character in Clue. The professor winked and left with Ms. Scarlet to join the resident faculty in the
wine cellar library, where they'll spend the weekend drinking thinking on our motto of Magis vinum, magis verum ("More wine, more truth").
In the staff poker game, the
Professor of Astrology Janitor pondered whether to risk his professional poker career on a pair of red Jacks. Chef had opened the pot with a raise and the Squirrel had called. So the Professor of Astrology Janitor knew at least one of them had a hand and, while a pair of Jacks is a good starting hand, it almost always needs help to win a showdown, especially in a multi-player pot.
Professor of Astrology Janitor could either call and hope to catch another Jack on the flop, or raise and hope to chase a weak Ace or pair of Queens out of the pot. He decided to offer a pot-sized raise.
Chef paused for a moment and studied the Squirrel, who has an excellent poker face only because his whiskers, ear tufts, and tail twitch and flick almost all the time. So his twitches and flicks gave nothing away, and Chef turned her attention to the
Professor of Astrology Janitor, who might have been posing for Rodin's The Thinker, except his elbow was on the padded rail of the poker table instead of his knee.
"Well, I can't just call," Chef said, "and I can't fold either. So I'm all-in."
The Squirrel chittered something that sounded like disgust and pushed his cards into the muck. Now it was a heads-up pot, but Chef's all-in move gave the
Professor of Astrology Janitor pause. Did she have a dominant hand like Aces or Kings? A coin-flip hand like Ace-King? Was she semi-bluffing with a lower pair or suited connector?
She had made her bet before the Squirrel folded, so a bluff seemed unlikely. At best, the
Professor of Astrology Janitor reasoned, he was a tiny favorite against Ace-King. More likely he was a huge underdog to a bigger pair.
"I guess Jacks aren't good," the
Professor of Astrology Janitor said as he folded.
"Whoa," Chef said as she flashed a pair of Tens. "And here I just wanted to get to the kitchen to finish my Never-Fail Cheese Souffle."
Professor of Astrology Janitor began his plaintive mewling as Chef went to the kitchen, leaving your lowly mail room clerk to review the week's correspondence….
Dear Ms. Crissie,
I know why President Trump is struggling to fill his national security team. I think part of the problem is the intellectual heavyweights of the defense community and the Republican Party all denounced the president during the campaign, so the pickings are sort of slim. Having said that, there are good people out there who I'm sure would consider serving. The problem is the acrimonious nature, the disorganization inside the White House and for that matter, with among the government, is so profound that a lot of good people who are are going to be hesitant to risk their career for public service.
Barry in VA
Dear Barry,
We admire your optimism, and wish we shared it. Alas, the right-wing pundisphere is neck deep in people whose careers should have been ruined by their many mistakes. Oddly, that never happens. Consider that one of the next names on the God-King's list was David Petraeus, who was fired from his CIA post after he was caught leaking classified information to his mistress. And the top name among the God-King's current short list is … John Bolton, an unrepentant Iraq War cheerleader who also wanted the U.S. to invade Cuba and said Israel should launch a preemptive nuclear attack on Iran. In short, a man who has spent the last 15 years being not just wrong, but catastrophically wrong and – he hoped – apocalyptically wrong.
In light of that evidence – and countless other names we could mention – we doubt it's even theoretically possible for a right-wing militarist to fail so badly as to "risk their career."
Dear Ms. Crissie,
I folded Ace-Queen because I figured either Chef or the Janitor must have had me beaten. Would I have been the favorite if both had called? Also, why does Chef's Never-Fail Cheese Souffle never fail?
Failing for Breakfast in Blogistan
Dear Squirrel,
We just checked the CardPlayer.com Texas Hold'em Odds Calculator and, had both you and the
Professor of Astrology Janitor called Chef's all-in bet, you would not have been the favorite. The Professor of Astrology Janitor's Jacks would have won that pot 43.6% of the time, while your Ace-Queen would win 38.4% and Chef's Tens only 17.7%. Ace-Queen is another of those hands that looks strong at the start but almost always needs help to win a showdown, so it was not a mistake to fold.
As for Chef's Never-Fail Cheese Souffle, she uses the Food Network recipe at the link below, and she says its reliability is due to its simplicity. Bon appétit!
Photo Credit: NBC
Barry in VA; one of the next names was David Petraeus; fired for giving classified information to his mistress; top name among the short list; an unrepentant Iraq War cheerleader who also wanted the U.S. to invade Cuba, and called for Israel to launch a preemptive nuclear attack on Iran.
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Project delivery
Guide to Project Delivery: Set
- Publication no: AGPD-SET
- Published: 23 October 2019
The five parts of the Guide to Project Delivery provide guidance to road agency personnel involved in the delivery of infrastructure projects. Project delivery includes all of the activities required to facilitate completion of the project, and comprises project planning, project management, environmental assessment, design and construction.
The Guide compiles material from Austroads member agencies into a consolidated resource, providing an Australasian approach to project delivery that covers the main road authority requirements.
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Hotel Cabrera Imperial by Cosmos
Beautifully designed and luxuriously appointed Hotel Cabrera Imperial by Cosmos is a modern boutique hotel in the Bogotá, Colombia, area. Near some of the most vibrant and energetic areas in the city, this boutique getaway is situated in the Chico neighborhood — known for its impressive collection of shops, restaurants, and cultural attractions. With apartment-style suites and fully equipped penthouses, expect an exceptionally comfortable experience, no matter the length of your stay or the size of your party.
- Recipient of the TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice Award
- Unwind in spacious, modern guestrooms, each filled with upscale amenities, docking stations and full HD TVs
- Feel instantly pampered upon arrival as you're greeted with a relaxing welcome massage and beverage
- Explore all that Bogotá has to offer in the Pink Zone, T Zone, and 93 Park — areas swarming with top dining, shopping, and entertainment
- Head to the top floor for amazing city views from the on-site gym and wellness-focused spa for a sauna session, hydromassage shower, Turkish bath, or massage service
With plenty of on-site social spaces, meeting rooms, and nearby entertainment and business hot spots, this urban oasis is perfect for business and leisure travelers alike.
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Find luxurious comforts in the 31 superior guestrooms, four business suites, and two penthouses at Hotel Cabrera Imperial by Cosmos. All rooms are modern, spacious, and bright to both restore and inspire the mind, body, and spirit. Each also comes fully equipped with an open kitchen, home theaters, iPod docking stations, complimentary WiFi, and Hermѐs amenities.
Superior suites feature motorized blinds and soundproof windows that make the hotel an oasis in the city's buzzy social center. Business suites have Jacuzzi tubs, the perfect way to wind down after a busy day. All rooms include WiFi, docking stations, safes, and full HD LED TVs.
With so much fresh produce in the area, it's no surprise that the hotel's restaurant takes advantage of local ingredients. Combined with classic technique and modern touches, the restaurant is perfect for a quick stop before sightseeing or for a drink after taking in everything Bogotá has to offer.
Hotel Cabrera Imperial Restaurant and Bar — Take a seat at this welcoming eatery, which boasts a contemporary but warm environment with modern decor, soft lighting, and lush greenery. Enjoy classic Colombian fare for lunch and dinner with fresh and seasonal ingredients. Stop by for the complimentary breakfast buffet and find a wide selection of fresh juices, meats, eggs, yogurt, bread, and tropical fruits.
After a long day of exploring the city or sitting in business meetings, unwind at the rooftop gym or in the hotel's spa, both of which boast amazing views of the surrounding cityscape. In the wellness spa, you'll have the chance to indulge in a myriad of services such as a hydromassage shower, Turkish bath, massages, and personalized treatments such as volcanic stones, chocolate therapy, and bamboo therapy.
With an idyllic location, you'll find dining, shopping, and cultural sights all within three to four blocks of the hotel. Find top dining, shopping, and cultural sights all within three to four blocks of the hotel. Stop by famous Colombian restaurants on your way to top retailers in the Pink Zone, T Zone, and 93 Park. Or, head to the Candelaria neighborhood to find some of the most famed museums and historical sights, such as the Gold Museum, Botero Musuem, Monserrate Monastery, and Plaza de Bolivar. On Sundays, you can enjoy the city by bicycle on the Ciclovía, a designated trail that overtakes particular streets for you to experience the best sights.
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Ideally located, this city escape sits in the Chico neighborhood in northern Bogotá, with access to the Pink Zone, T Zone, and 93 Park. This neighborhood is one of the most attractive, buzzing areas around and places you steps from top restaurants, shops, and entertainment. The hotel is also just five blocks from the city's financial district.
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Sunday, August 29, 2010
1 year anniversary + giveaway
I've also been doing of little bit of this with my husband for the first time in my life.
It's been on my mind that August is the anniversary month for my 1st year of blogging, and I've been pondering what I could do for a giveaway. After my yard sale yesterday, during some down time here in my studio, I started going through some baskets that hold bits of stamping and painting projects. I got an inspiration to use 2 of these tree designs that I screen painted last fall. The hand of the print is a little stiff as I used paint (it is fabric paint) mixed with a medium. I added a small border and then I couldn't decide between the bright batik or the more calm batik to finish them. It will make 2 approximately 12 inch blocks which would do nicely in a bag or as cushions.
9 comments:
- Wendy said...
I am thinking maybe chinese lantern stems in the painted blocks and pods/flowers in the bottom pic???
- August 29, 2010 at 8:17 PM
- Exuberantcolor/Wanda S Hanson said...
Your screen prints are really nice. That is something I have never tried.
Those things look like the flowers from Love in a Mist but I don't know that that is edible
- August 30, 2010 at 6:49 AM
- Charlotte said...
Those look like chinese lanterns to me, I think my mom grows them too! The screen prints are beautiful - I love the orange batik but think the pale one suits the prints better... just my opinion!
- September 2, 2010 at 1:29 PM
- Lana said...
As a fellow artist, I am so excited about you sharing your work. I don't know what the plants/seeds are, but do you eat them raw or cooked? What kind of plant do they come from? As for the prints; I looked back and forth at each, liking both of them. One is more muted and naturalistic while the other has more vibrant colors that still beautifully reflect nature in a burst of Fall colors. Sadly, we don't see such vibrancy as often here in Texas. The bright one reminded me of our years in Germany, such awesome Fall colors. I LOVE batik prints. I always wanted to do my own batik fabrics since I sew, but never have tried. Well, I don't have answers, just a lot of questions!! As usual!! You have made this a lot of fun! Lana C. www.findinglana.blogspot.com
- September 3, 2010 at 3:06 PM
- Anonymous said...
i think these are "cerise de terre"
love the give away...
- September 6, 2010 at 12:32 PM
- gypsy again said...
hi HOlly,
Always inspiring. I might have to steal Nicole's answer. But I won't. Just wanted to let you know I love your work.
- September 6, 2010 at 12:34 PM
- Anonymous said...
Physalis, could be ground cherry or cape gooseberry or another variety.
- October 1, 2010 at 10:37 AM
- Susan R said...
Just found your blog. Wonderful and so inspiring!
- October 3, 2010 at 8:24 AM
- Patty said...
Your work is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
- October 3, 2010 at 4:40 PM


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CTCMath an Excellent Homeschool Math Choice18 April
I was received a free subscription and was compensated for my time in exchange for an honest review.
When my daughter showed signs of wanting to learn math independently, I was a little nervous about giving up control. Still, I couldn't continue fighting with her to get her to listen to my explanations when she couldn't sit still.
So we turned to online math curriculum. It was working great until we hit adolescence and again she couldn't focus as well. I was honestly pretty frustrated with the daily fights over completing her work, then having her have to redo it because she didn't pay attention the first time. I was digging through curriculum reviews trying to find something that looked like it would fit her!
I was looking at a couple different curricula when I was given the chance to review CTCMath. It was perfect timing as CTCMath was on my short list already!
All of my kids (even the first grader) were eager to jump in and start doing lessons with the new math; maybe it was the Australian accent of the teacher, or maybe they just like new things. Either way they jumped in with gusto completely a few lessons daily as it was review.
For me, I was a bit confused at the set up at first. Each grade level is divided into general topics which are then divided into individual lessons. Looking at it all left my head spinning. Once you actually sit down and look, there are no more lessons per grade level then other curricula; it is just laid out different.
The quantity of lessons laid out before you didn't phase my children. Not one bit. They jumped in!
Unique Aspects of CTCMath Great for Homeschool
- Online
- Short lessons
- Kids work at their pace
- Speed skills
- Emailed progress report
- Checklists
- Very Affordable
I struggled coming up with a SHORT list of benefits for CTCMath especially when I started digging into it a bit more, so bare with me as we go through all the benefits!
The first is self explanatory, this math curriculum is online. This is a great benefit for me because I don't have to teach math. Now, I am not bad at math, but apparently, I am not good at teaching math. Having the teacher online is great for allowing my kids to work independently too. If they don't get it, they can watch again or ask me (or their dad) for more help if they really need it. They work on computers as well as mobile devices, so now if you have internet, you have math!
CTCMath lessons are short! This one is huge in my family. Short attention spans abound, and more lengthy explanations get ignored and then the kids are frustrated they can't properly do the work. The teaching part is no more then 9 minutes followed by the problems which were not excessive at all.
Kids can work at their own pace. When you subscribe to CTCMath, you have access to all grade levels of math. So not only can your child work at any grade level, they can work at different grade levels for different objectives. Doing great with great with addition, but needed review of fractions. Head back a grade level on the fractions for review! It is so customizable!
They offer speed skills. Some parents don't worry about these because as long as the kids understand how to do the math they can solve the problem without the memorization. I agree, they can, but I have seen in my own house, when those basic skills are not memorized math becomes frustrating.
Emailed Progress Reports! If you are already a super busy homeschool mom, it can be hard to find time to log into one more site to check your kids progress. CTCMath emails them to you! No hunting them down, just check your inbox and see how your kids are keeping up. You can also set your own pass point for your kids lessons!
Checklists just for you! And for those busy parents that like to make checklists (raising my hand here), CTCMath has done it for you. In the parent section you can download the checklist for each grade level and record how your child has performed on each math skill. Great to have on had for homeschool portfolios!
CTCMath is a very affordable homeschool math choice. In fact they know most homeschool parents need to keep things affordable and offer a 60% discount to homeschoolers! Plus if you have more than one kid, the family plan is the way to go. It offers one low price for all of your kids. For a 12 month homeschool family plan it is $118.80 which is only $9.90 a month for all your kids!
There is one more benefit to our family that may or may not be a benefit for everyone, the CTCMath website is calm. The screen is not elaborately decorated or full of bright colors. For my easily distracted kids, this was a good thing. I know bright colors and illustrations are fun and enticing for many kids, but mine seem to have a hard time concentrating on the work with them there, so the calmness of CTCMath has been helpful to them. They can change the color, but there are no patterns or animations.
Who Shouldn't Use CTCMath?
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Not convinced, but you want to give it a try? They have free 2 week trial! Just don't get overwhelmed by the layout of the lessons like I did!


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- Conceive and develop efficient and intuitive marketing strategies
- Organize and oversee advertising/communication campaigns (social media, TV etc.), exhibitions and promotional events
- Conduct market research and analysis to evaluate trends, brand awareness and competition ventures
- Initiate and control surveys to assess customer requirements and dedication
- Write copy for diverse marketing distributions (brochures, press releases, website material etc.)
- Maintain relationships with media vendors and publishers to ensure collaboration in promotional activities
- Monitor progress of campaigns using various metrics and submit reports of performance
- Collaborate with managers in preparing budgets and monitoring expenses
- Bachelors/Masters
- 2-3 yrs Experience in relevant field
- Proven experience as marketing executive or similar role
- Good understanding of market research techniques, data analysis and statistics methods
- Thorough knowledge of strategic planning principles and marketing best practices
- Proficient in MS Office and marketing software (e.g. CRM)
- Familiarity with social media and web analytics (e.g. WebTrends)
- Excellent communication and people skills
- Strong organizational and time-management abilities
- Creativity and commercial awareness
Applying procedure:
- 1. For already registered user: Login to sabaikojobs.com with your user name and password.
- 2. For new users: Create a New Account.
- 3. Edit your profile (sections: Personal, Education, Other Information etc.).
- 4. Click the 'Apply Online' button on the page.
- 5. Check 'Jobs I've applied to' in the control panel of your profile to confirm your application status. If you have successfully applied, the job position and the organization name will be displayed in the list with the status of application sent.
Applications without disclosure of age and marks/percentage for each level of degree from SLC/equivalent onwards shall be disqualified.
All candidates are expected to be proficient in written/spoken English and Nepali and be computer literate with working knowledge of office applications. For the position(s) mentioned above, candidates are expected to have a smart personality, pleasant and cheerful nature with excellent interpersonal skill coupled with a desire to excel and having a positive attitude.
Only shortlisted candidates will be called for the further selection process(es). The organization reserve the right to reject any/all applications without assigning any reason whatsoever. Canvassing at any stage of the processes shall lead to automatic disqualification.
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|2-3 Year
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CG Electronics, a division of Chaudhary Group, has been the market leader in the country for the last 30 years in the electronics segment. The company has given special focus on after sales service with robust service network all over Nepal and special initiatives like Toll Free No. and 211 SVC concepts. CG Electronics has the reputation of offering quality products which would directly help in changing lives of people.


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Equipment Sales – Bolingbrook, IL
Wastebuilt is the premier national provider to the waste and recycling industry. Our mission is to provide world class customer service in parts, service, and equipment.
Abilities and Skills:
This person must be a proven Outside Sales Representative, who is a self-starter and disciplined. Excellent communication and listening skills are essential. The person in this position will work with a high degree of independence while reporting to WI/IL Manager. The salesperson is expected to meet and exceed outlined objectives.
Duties Include:
Identify, develop and maintain customer relationships with the current and prospective market- Customer deliveries may be required.
Quoting and negotiating prices and credit terms, preparing contracts and recording/ closing orders.
Growing and developing customer relationships and loyalty to increase market share
Meeting or exceeding Company targets for units, dollars and gross profit.
Managing designated territories and customers to maximize our presence on equipment purchases.
Providing local Sales Manager and Branch Manager with weekly sales call reports and updates.
Working with customers and potential customers to provide solutions to their equipment needs for all industries served.
Providing on-site expertise for demonstrations, machine inspections and technical support.
Maintaining industry contact database for designated territory
Making frequent opportunity calls to generate new customers -This may include "cold calling".
Other duties as assigned
Experience and Education
Knowledge of waste equipment or a field that is directly or indirectly related to the industries.
Proven track record of excellent prospecting, presentation and closing skills.
Bachelor's Degree preferred, alternative education with relevant work experience will be considered.
Computer Skills Required; Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint and Word a PLUS.
Acceptable Driving record required
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.


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Learning the Home Row keys especially for beginners can be very difficult. In addition, you agree that it's important to learn how to touch type these days because the keyboard still remains the most dominant Human Interface Device (HID).
The problem for most beginners is correct finger placement and is even confusing the first time. Therefore It's important to know to correct finger placement. The Home Row keys are the fundamentals needed to get started.
The video below is a review of how Typesy (formally Ultimate typing) Touch Typing software and keyboarding app can help you to easily learn the keyboard Home Row.
Typesy has 29 Home Row lessons. Furthermore, A Real Life assistant will help you to follow along and gets you started with the training lessons.
Click Here to visit the Typesy official website for more information
What are the Home Row Keys?
First of all, the very first set of keys you need to know to begin typing is the set of Home Row Keys. These are the keys in the middle row of a QWERTY keyboard.
The QWERTY keyboard is the most common keyboard layout even though there are other alternatives. This because the very first 6 letters from left to right are Q, W, E, R, T, Y. Take a look at any keyboard even if it is a touchscreen keyboard. You will notice the keys.
Christopher Latham Sholes invented the QWERTY Keyboard.
Always Remember
1. Never look down at the keyboard when typing.
2. You need to learn how to move all 10 fingers to the right keys without looking at the keyboard.
3. Every time your fingers move to strike a key your fingers need to move back to the Home Row immediately.
4. As a beginner starting out, never worry about speed. Accuracy is important so that you wouldn't have to go back editing what you have typed because this is waste of time. Though you will not have 100% accuracy, just aim for about 80% accuracy, which is enough.
5. Practice!!!… Typesy recommends just 7 minutes a day.
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The Emperor, The King and Naoto Kan
Emperor Akihito is known and respected for his grace and mild demeanor. But the Heavenly Sovereign could be permitted a sigh of exasperation early next week when incoming Prime Minister Naoto Kan comes calling with a full list of his new cabinet members –- it'll be the fifth time in four years His Imperial Majesty has had to go through the formalities involved in Japan's PM taking office.
It remains to be seen whether the list presented by Mr. Kan –- endorsed by the ruling Democratic Party of Japan earlier Friday – contains any real surprises. Whatever the case, Japan's markets seem pretty sure they know what to expect from a team headed by the former finance minister with an on-record preference for a weaker yen to help exporters and looser credit conditions at home to spur consumer spending.
The Nikkei Stock Average closed Friday, after Mr. Kan secured his elevation, pretty much where it started, down 0.1%. Then again, local politics rarely make much of an impact on Tokyo shares, as seen when Yukio Hatoyama announced he was standing down from the prime minister's post Wednesday.


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Date: May 7th, 2010
Who needs therapy.
"Driven Together"
Greenwich Village, NYC
There are no words about how the little therapy session — key word little; it was cut pretty short — was a waste of time, or wondering about its repercussions out loud, or commentary on how she feels no more counseled now than she did beforehand: Maggie sits in the driver's seat of her car neutrally, as if this was only a small errand in her day. A pointless detour she'd rather forget. The car door has barely closed, air rushing in after it's only just been shut, and already Maggie's started the car. "Buckle up."
Complex adjusting of the seat position happened the first time Laurie got in the passenger side, so now he slides into the spot comfortably and at home. Certainly at home enough to toss the Us Weekly up on the dash and then kick up a leg to brace his foot against there, too. The sidelong glance at Maggie for her instructions is affected by the bobbing white of the stick end of his sucker as the candy part is held inside his cheek. "Buckling up," he announces, very purposefully yanking the strap around his body and giving it a deliberate *click* into place.
Some kind of multi-tasker — or just very accustomed to being ready to speed off — Maggie has somehow managed to already have her seatbelt on. The "buckle up" warning certainly because she's about to speed off, however — on the contrary, she eases out of the tight parking spot onto the Greenwich street quite serenely. "The funeral for one of the Japanese gang members is in… " She twists one wrist just so while clutching the steering wheel to check her watch. "…a couple hours. I'll be heading over to see who shows up. If you plan on coming— " An up-and-down glance is sent to Laurie and his attire. " — you're not wearing that."
The immediate jerk forward from Laurie isn't because of any fierce driving from her, but his secondary movement with the seat-belt where he wraps the shoulder strap around his shoulder and behind him, out of the way. He follows up her glance with one of his own. "Telling me how to dress already, Powers? I haven't even gotten you to come out for a meal yet." That it's said airily means nothing for his sincerity, seeing as how this is the sum of how he sounds a majority of the time. His defensive hand against the scarf is a bit more appropriately ruffled. "And I like this."
"The idea is to not be obvious. You stick out like a sore thumb," Maggie points out, eyes on the road. The statement is just that, rather than any observation on fashion. The consultant's happens to be more flamboyant than hers. Then again, it's not hard to outdo Detective Powers in in the wardrobe department. A hint of smile tries to mar her otherwise neutral face until she makes a turn — literally, around the corner of the street Hope Hearth is located. Then, prompting: "So tell me where I'm going."
"You look like a cop," Laurie replies instantly in as factual a manner as she, his head tilted lazily to one side as he watches the road, the passing scenery, the building they're leaving. Sucking in a deep breath makes him look like he wants to stretch out, but there's just not the option in a car. Instead, he leans over to operate the window, letting in a whoosh of air from the outside. "Where… do you want to go?"
Maggie's head tips to one side for an instant, conceding to the fact that she does look like a cop. He has a point. She'd probably stand out too. Despite the question of the destination hanging in the air, she's taking them somewhere — the default route to downtown, back the way they came, which means gradually into traffic. "Thailand, but we can't always go where we want," she states lightly before — with a glance and lifted brows to Laurie — laying it out slowly and plainly for him: "I'm your driver. There's almost two hours until the funeral where I have to be. I was going to go back to the station. Do you want me to drop you off anywhere?"
"The truth is the truth is the truth," he agrees, a bit sadly, over dream destinations — of which a recent visit to his apartment has shown he has plenty of those — and Laurie turns away to plant an elbow against the windowsill. From here it's less traffic and more sights, people and places. "If you're my driver," he muses momentarily, "Then you… will just take me anywhere I ask you to." His words end with a questioning uplift, but it isn't enough to really merit a full question mark. Rolling his cheek against his knuckles, he eyes her. "Yes," he then decides firmly, "Drop me off anywhere— except the station— and that immediate street corner. This, of course, means the next street corner is completely allowable, but then who will you have to entertain you?" His big, ridiculous grin suggests he may actually be prepared to be pushed out of the vehicle this instant.
"The radio." Which is off. Maggie's eyes roll to the side to counter the giant grin with a long-suffering look, though it winds up not especially long at all. "Okay," she agrees with a you asked for it variety of smile, tapping one hand on the wheel. Wherever she has deemed to be "anywhere" remains to be seen, however. They're not there yet, which — as the seconds stretch on and the car rolls along the street — means that it's not the next street corner.
She drives past it, as well as past the iconic arch of Washington Square Park somewhere off to their left. "What were one and two?" This curious question comes out of essentially nowhere, Maggie's eyes still on the road as traffic and a stoplight soon causes the car to halt slowly. "Three was monthly appointments with me."
Careful, that smile only encourages him. Laurie did, after all, ask for it, and he resettles excitedly in the seat— essentially just as unable to stay still as the ride over. Eventually, he uses his raised foot to nudge the magazine, pushing it off the dash where it catches it before it hits the car floor. "They were the stipulations that came before three," he responds easily, opening to some useless article or another. The decorative print causes him to squint, which, in turn, causes him to glance away from it. "So. I'm sorry."
"I figured." And… "What are you sorry for?" A question on the heels of a question, from Maggie; not a probing interrogation, it sounds casual even if her interest in the answers is somewhat vested. Since the car has come to a momentary — or not — stop in a snare of noisy New York traffic, she leans an elbow near her window, leaning her head into the L of her thumb and pointer finger as she looks across to the passenger. Maggie squints against the sun, rather than a magazine. "I feel like we're kids who got bad grades on our English tests."
"English in particular for any reason?" Laurie swiftly rearranges himself to be eyeing her more intently, unintentionally ruining their mirrored poses as soon as they match up, "Powers. Did you ever get a bad grade on an English test?" Honestly— scandalous! The redirection seems to have swept the question session under the rug as the consultant chooses to continue in another vein. There's a low hum as he plays with the magazine more than commits to its words. "I always tested well." A stray piece of personal information, like he's telling her the time.
"I— yeah, once or twice," Maggie openly admits and, knowing her reply doesn't exactly fit her image these days, her voice takes on an amused tone. "But only because I skipped them." Scandalous indeed! With those odd bits of personal information swapped, it's both hands on the wheel again for the detective as the car ahead starts to move. The fact that Laurie didn't answer her question doesn't go unnoticed — she frowns, for an instant — but Laurie not answering her questions is too commonplace for her to repeat herself. Instead, she says, "You would test well. You have a tremendous memory." What seems a compliment is followed by a narrow-eyed study between navigating the street. "You quoted Dr. Falkland word for word back there, didn't you? That was weeks ago."
"Skipping," Laurie repeats, clucking with his tongue, "You know what they say about kids who skip school." And the therapist thought they had communication issues! Look at all these new things being disc— oh yeah, the skipped question. He flits right by the void it's left, and the frown it's created even briefly, his head turning so that the knuckles rest under his chin and he's conveniently gazing off into the sky during her drive-interrupted study. "I did," he confirms without the weight of ego, same as any time he speaks about himself… which is rare anyway. "I find its more effective. People can't wiggle out of their own wording as easily… but, yes, that'd be… exactly why I tested well." Guilty cough. "I was kind of bored otherwise."
Makes sense; a trace of a smirk still lingering after the talk of skipping school, Maggie nods her head a little, the way people tend to do when they understand or at least think they do. She's quiet for a small spell as buildings switch to different buildings when she turns down another street, closer and closer to the heart of Manhattan. It is still exactly the same route that took them to "therapy" to begin with. She hangs on to her pensiveness and backtracks, instead, to ask, "So what is it they say about kids who skip school?"
Laurie tips his head to look her straight-on in order to say: "They aren't really there." The calm landscape of his face survives a second longer before the grin, the completely accepting of what he just said grin, ruins the effect. With this to sink in, he presses into the back of the seat, letting one foot finally join the other on the dash, doing his best to cross legs and — completely, entirely — keep the soles of his shoes from getting crud on her window. "I hope you're going to—" His hand, coming up, pauses just before rapping against the window, "Mmm, no. Not ruining the surprise." Or the sheer familiarity of this route they're taking. Again, the topic settles, lulls.
When he speaks again, it's his turn to backtrack: "The idea seemed intriguing, if not the forum. That's why I willingly let her waste your time like that." A dismissive wave of the hand in the space between them. "I'll just suck it up, do my part. Take this whole session thing off the table."
"I agreed to it." Faintly cynical, that answer, but only just. No one person is culpable. Maybe Dr. Falkland. Maggie glances to Laurie and his odd pose with a mild straightening of her mouth but decides not to lecture him on car-riding safety. If silence can be characterized as thoughtful, Maggie's is now, as she continues to drive. In the dispersing traffic, a likely to be momentary thing, it's clear sailing and the car rides in one smooth straight line. Outside is much louder, the sounds of the city filtering in through the one open window.
"It must be hard sometimes," she observes suddenly, quietly, in comparison. "Remembering every … detail." A significant pause spaces one statement with the next as if they're unrelated. They're not. "This thing with the gangs— whatever war is going on between the Yakuza and whoever else," she prefaces with a serious calm. "You know, we're probably going to need you … more. Than ever."
"Of course you did," Laurie's retort is somewhat that, teasing, but also a bit flat as if to deny it as a working defense against his offer. The indication does not seem to be that he will drop the topic, yet silence there is. Through it, he gnaws on the quickly diminishing sucker, occasionally working it around his mouth but mostly settling his fingers along the edge of the open window to feel the breeze outside of traffic.
Curiosity turns him to her at her prompting speech and he continues to use it as a shield to deflect any reactionary second emotions for the conclusion. "It comes naturally," he voices, not at all following her cue of low-toned seriousness until the meatier matter at hand is revealed. "Than ever? That sounds extra serious." Not exactly reverent to her sentiment, "I suppose I'd better stick around to see this out, then. Can't just have people needing more than ever just willy-nilly all over the place. Irresponsible."
"We can't have that," Maggie echoes in a milder version of Laurie's reply, not quite so serious a sentiment as she voiced a moment ago. Aaand turn; the car is guided through another turn. Now this street is even more familiar. The police station is practically around the corner, but their destination — not the police station, Maggie is playing by the rules despite all appearances — is further delayed by a stoplight and a horde of New Yorkers crossing. "I just mean you have some expertise in the area," she offers her slightly delayed, simple explanation of a reply with a casual air, only then looking over with an arch of both brows, encouraging him to agree. It's true, after all, isn't it?
He could taunt her over how close they're getting — or how he thinks he knows her game — but he did already say not to ruin anything. He could equally glance over to retort, reply, redirect — tactics Laurie has been pressing since day one. But her casual air is, for once, not reciprocated as the consultant has turned moodily away from her to the window. His knuckles braced over his mouth, he doesn't even have to pretend to smile behind them. There's but a half-hearted attempt to mutter a once-used, "An expert is a man who has made all the mistakes…" There isn't even an effort to make it sound like he's saying this for her benefit.
The momentary stopping of her car allows Maggie the time to continue watching Laurie and the shift in him. Her brows remain arched, keeping the lines in her forehead furrowed in place, but her gaze — somewhat reluctantly — darkens. "You know… Miles…" This serious trailing off is interrupted by the light turning green. The mere two second delay in the car moving enrages the driver behind them enough to honk, which Maggie takes serenely, going on her way without blinking. She sits back straighter in her seat, letting her long arms extend as much as they can while she's at the wheel. "You're not the only one who can analyze behaviour," she states, calm, observant, her usual, even if her words aren't quite. "You're just better at it."
Contrary to the one who has more reason to react, Laurie jolts up in his seat at the sound of the honk, able to maneuver quite specifically thanks to his not-quite-applied seat-belt. It's unclear his intention, but when he shoves partway out the window to get a really good look at the tailing car, he refrains from at least shouting anything. When he's extricated himself and is sitting again — sort of — something merry but not quite hitting all the happy notes plays on his face. "That's good. Otherwise the FBI might be in a bit of trouble. Though you probably shouldn't let that second part get back to them. I might have peeved them a bit going out consulting." He thinks. "And sending them that fruit-basket."
The tiny roll of the detective's eyes, as well as the little downward pull at the corners of her mouth, should fully express: that's not what I meant and you know it. She also glances in her rearview window rather pointedly, still much less concerned that anyone is on their tail; there's not. The road rage of the random driver has passed.
The car turns one last time and the precinct is even in sight, but Maggie, carefully, parks the car on a corner a dozen or so buildings short of it. The car comes to a halt and she twists — against her properly fitted seatbelt, which happens to be the same dull grey as her shirt — to rifle two-handedly through the tenuously purse-like bag wedged between the seats. From there, several bills are presented to Laurie.
Out the window to her left, the round emerald green beacon of Starbucks looms.
"Make sure you get enough for everyone."
"Everyone?" He isn't incredulous, Laurie just wants to make sure he's getting her order right. Turned around in the seat so he can face her, he's leaned forward some, his eyes wandering momentarily off to the side as he calculates— how many people are at the station? If he knows what kind of drink they all like?— whatever the case, he looks back at her fully contented with his mission.
His hand coming up as though to take the money, he waits poised over hers, his fingers fitting loosely against her wrist. "I will…" He announces importantly, deliberating pronouncing each word for her memorization — though his delivery makes it sound a bit more like rules to a game he's teaching her: "… pay for all of it. If you can tell me what I was thinking just then. Your analysis."
Taken by surprise, Maggie gives a twitch of her fingers, the money folding back towards her. "Just when?" Despite this stipulating question, it's clear that the gears in her head are already at work; she doesn't wait for an answer, she doesn't expect one. Staying very still, she studies the consultant's face unabashedly. Meanwhile— "And not everyone, just… you know. Homicide. I used to always bring the coffee before I moved to this station— " Studying, piecing her thoughts together all the while, she now cuts herself off and determinedly attempts to lock eyes with Miles.
"You were scared. No… you are scared," Maggie says evenly. Her tone puts it without question. "You wonder if maybe you're more than an expert. In gangs. In whatever you were supposed to be pretending to be. It's affected you." Suffice to say it's not just one moment that brought her to this bit of insight in whole. And, admitting to skipping tests, now cheating the game, Maggie is a rebel today; she's using more than behavioral analysis to come to this conclusion. She quotes all too true words she heard recently: "Sometimes things that you do, they follow you forever."
Having thus issued the challenge, it would be senseless of Laurie to do anything but meet her gaze when she seeks his with it. There's a tick above his eyebrow, minutely tugging just that one down on the word scared, the mere sound of it. Even with it, the neutral but invested listening remains in holding pattern, testament to exactly how long this man has been pretending all sorts of things. He flinches exactly none, which is a tell in and of itself. It's only as she comes to an ending, words that aren't quite her own, that his gaze breaks from hers, flickering to the dash — far away. It's almost instantly understood that he knows exactly where that came from.
A breath, a trace of a smile considering having it out. Then his fingers curl in and he pulls slowly and pointedly away from her hand, and her money. "You make me sound very deep," he finally speaks, a lop-sided grin accompanying him mostly out of habit. "Annnnnd you've also been thinking about this too much. Relax!" Hand comes forward, as if to take that cash after all, prove her wrong: instead, he aims to thumb her playfully on the nose. "We've got a funeral to go to, after all. If I'm not there, you'll know I couldn't find someone nice as you to bum a ride off of." Now it's the regular smile; charming, so disarming.
The touch to her nose happens to be an effective way to break Maggie's serious and keen, miss-nothing stare — it's interrupted by a few sudden, bewildered blinks. Relax! As if on cue, she does; she settles back properly in her seat, a thin smile spreading — astounded, incredulous, or amused, the verdict's out. She shakes her head, though, and eyes him pointedly sidelong — she knows she hit some truths.
"I wonder why that would be," she then says, quite rhetorically, with a nod of her head toward Laurie and an clarifying glance to the dash he likes to use as furniture. "You better be there … I want you to keep an eye out. But are you getting coffee or not?" Maggie plants one hand — left, sans money — along the many automatic controls on her door, a few fingers tempting the door locks. "Otherwise, if I take you back to the station right away, you have to promise not to hover while I do my paperwork. I have an hour. It has to get done."
Laurie takes her nodded direction as indication that he should lean to the side and brush her dash off lest he have gotten any dirt from the bottom of his shoes on it. "You have to change. You better be there," he rails off with affected exasperation, "Go get my coffee. This is something of an attitude you're working up, Powers. We wouldn't want to wound this lasting relationship we're developing after it wasn't easy to get along at first meeting."
Satisfied with his clean-up, he brushes his hands together, then on his jeans and maneuvers himself backwards, hand behind him, till he can unlatch the door while still keeping an eye on her. Hand poised on the handle, he need only supply the tiniest amount of backwards momentum to tumble outside. But: "Ah ah ah, partner. Tell me you like my hovering or you might hurt my feelings." He'd look more preparatorily wounded if he would let go of that grin.
"Miles!" Maggie punctuates her shout by bringing her free hand up on the steering wheel and looking to her wristwatch, and, to add insult by injury, revving the car's engine just slightly. Evidenced by the nearly warm smile that has been drawn out of her, she's exaggerating everything just a tad, but she also wasn't lying about needing to get to her paperwork — and on a time limit. "Okay— okay," she breathes, gesturing around her grip on the wheel. "Maybe your hovering is not so bad, I like it— " An odd statement coming from Maggie, especially easing out so naturally; she doesn't even pause. " — but it is counter-productive." The variety of bills are waved briefly at Miles. In other words: get out of my car already. "Go!"
Maybe it's the genuine surprise at her apparent confession, but Laurie's only response is a fluid push backwards that, at first looking rather like he's just going to somersault onto the concrete, ends in him standing outside the car door, his hand on its top. "I happen to think it makes quite a production," he gets out after he's made a surrender of the passenger seat. "But fine," a last lean in to grin at her, "Go do your precious paperwork. All by your lonesome. You clearly like it better," he doesn't sound bitter enough for all this, only amused, "See if you don't miss the other more when it's gone." Beat. "Getting coffee. For everyone. In Homicide. Except the people you chased off the force."
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In this paper, we present a natural generalization
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title = "Probabilistic k-testable tree-languages",
journal = "Lecture Notes in Computer Science - Lecture Notes in Artificial Intelligence",
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List of Nutritious Food for Pregnant Women and Its Benefits
Nutritious food for pregnant women is very effect on maternal health and fetal growth. Therefore, it is important for pregnant women to find out different kinds of nutritious foods for pregnancy fetus conceived in order to stay healthy.
When pregnant, keep the diet and stamina to be done, especially when the age of pregnancy has entered the second trimester and third trimester. Pregnant women generally require an additional intake of 300 to 500 calories per day. However, the mother should pay attention to every type of food consumed. If eating wrong or lack of nutrient intake during pregnancy, this will affect the development of the fetus.
Basically, a good food for pregnant women is that contains high nutrition according to the needs of mother and fetus. However, it does not mean all nutritious foods can be consumed just like that by pregnant women without any restrictions. This is because there are some foods that are known to have high nutrition, but are not allowed to be consumed during pregnancy, such as raw eggs and meat, as well as dairy products that have not been pasteurized.
The intake of nutrients during pregnancy, either type or amount, it does need to be a particular concern for all pregnant women. The needs of different types of nutritional intake will grow in line with the age of the pregnancy. Here are a few foods that can even meet the nutritional needs of pregnant women, of whom:
1. Broccoli
The first high nutritious food for pregnant women is broccoli. Green vegetable that resembles this frizzy hair has many nutrients needed during pregnancy, like calcium and folic acid. In addition, broccoli also contains fiber, vitamin C, and high antioxidant which act to ward off free radicals and against various diseases. Broccoli can also help the body to absorb iron; helps relieve constipation, and prevent babies born with low weight.
2. Spinach
Green vegetables this one good consumed during pregnancy, especially for young pregnant women, because it has content of folic acid and iron. The consumption of foods containing high folic acid is required at the beginning of pregnancy, as it can prevent neural tube defects are having babies (disabled on the part of the brain and spinal cord). In addition, folic acid is also useful for reducing the risk of premature birth and preeclampsia. Complete your pregnancy nutrient needs with increased consumption of green leafy vegetables, such as spinach.
3. Banana
Bananas contain vitamin B6 good for consumption by pregnant women in the first trimester, as it can reduce the nausea that is usually experienced in the first trimester of pregnancy. In addition, bananas are also rich in potassium which is useful to regulate the balance of fluids and electrolytes during pregnancy.
4. Avocado
As pregnancy enters the second trimester, pregnant women are encouraged to consume avocados. Avocado fruit contains lots of fiber, vitamin K, vitamin C, folic acid, potassium, vitamin B6, and good high fatty acids. This type of pregnant women is required fat, because it helps the development of the brain, nervous system, skin and tissues and babies. Not only is that, avocados also high in potassium that can reduce leg cramps in pregnancy.
5. Orange
Pregnant women are also advised to consume citrus fruits. High nutritious food for pregnant women is rich in vitamin C, folate, and fiber. Nearly 90 percent of the content in citrus fruit is water, so that helps expectant mothers to meet the needs of body fluids. Lack of bodily fluids can cause fatigue. High folate content on oranges can also help the development of the brain and spinal cord in a fetus, thus preventing the fetus is handicapped.
6. Mango
Other fruits that are recommended to be consumed during pregnancy are mango. Mango contains potassium, vitamin C, Potassium and vitamin a. in the mango fruit can help keep blood pressure and maintain the fluid in the body. Meanwhile, vitamin A serves as an antioxidant, helps the immune system, vision and nervous system of the baby. Mango also contains high fiber so as to prevent constipation or constipation in pregnant women
7. Yam
Sweet is one of high nutritious food for pregnant women who are rich in vitamin a. vitamin A needs Sufficient while pregnant is very important for the growth of cells and tissues of the fetus. When pregnant, women are generally advised to increase the intake of vitamin A by 10 to 40 percent of its daily needs. However, you should be careful in taking vitamin A, especially in the form of high-dose supplements. If it is too much, vitamin A can cause fetal defects.
8. Nuts
Peanuts, peas, and soy beans are some of the types of nuts that can be used as a source of folic acid, fiber, protein, iron, and calcium which is needed during pregnancy. Nutrition-the nutrition is very important for the health of the mother and the fetus, especially in the first trimester.
9. Meat without fat
Beef, chicken, fish and meat is a group of foods rich in protein content. In addition, there are deposits of iron as essential minerals that are useful in the formation of red blood cells. Red blood cells are instrumental to deliver oxygen to all the cells in the body.
Therefore, pregnant women need more iron, because of their blood volume also increased during the period of pregnancy, especially in the third trimester. Iron deficiency in early and mid period of pregnancy can cause anemia, a risky result in you giving birth prematurely or infants born with low weight.
10. Salmon
Salmon is one of the sources of animal vitamins that must be inserted into the menu of high nutritious food for pregnant women. Salmon contains omega-3 fatty acids that are so needed pregnant women, such as EPA and DHA are important for brain and eye development in the fetus.
Salmon also contains a good source of vitamin D for mother and fetus. But keep in mind, pregnant women are advised to consume salmon cooked in advance. Avoid consuming raw salmon in a State, such as sushi and sashimi, is risky because contaminated various types of bacteria that harm the growth of the fetus. Not only salmon, other types of fish are also good consumed by pregnant women.
11. The processed milk Products
During pregnancy, you are obliged to consume food and drinks that contain protein and calcium to meet the needs of the growing fetus. Processed milk products, especially yogurt, could be the right choice for you who are pregnant.
In addition, you can also consume other dairy derived products, such as cheese, on a regular basis. Milk can meet the needs of protein and calcium to the mother and fetus. Meanwhile, dairy products like yogurt, probiotics, can help reduce the risk of complications during pregnancy.
12. Egg
The egg is one of the foods that are recommended to be consumed while pregnant, because it contains nearly all of the nutrients your body needs. Eggs contain calories, protein, fat, vitamins and minerals. In addition, the eggs also contain Colin, i.e. essential nutrients for brain health and development of the fetus.
However, pregnant women should not consume eggs half-cooked, because the risky carry germs that can be harmful to the health of the mother and the fetus.
13. Dried Fruit
Dried fruits contain fiber, calories, and a variety of vitamins and minerals. One dried fruit typically contain the amount of nutrients equivalent to fresh fruit, though without the water content and smaller form. One of the recommended dry fruit is dates. Dates contain fiber, potassium, and iron.
Consumption of dates on a regular basis in the third trimester cervical dilation and helps lower the risk of induction of labor at the time. However, you are not recommended to consume more than one dried fruit servings every meal, because dried fruit contains sugar.
14. Drink enough water
White water should be consumed during pregnancy because the pregnant women's blood volume will increase to 1.5 liters. Therefore, it is important to maintain a good balance of body fluids to avoid dehydration.
Mild dehydration symptoms in pregnant women include headaches, anxiety, fatigue, mood swings so chaotic, and feel limp. Drinking enough water can also help prevent constipation and urinary tract infections during pregnancy.
Pay attention to nutrition during pregnancy is very important because it can support the health of the mother and the fetus. Nutritional deficiencies while pregnant may increase risk of miscarriages and infants born prematurely. Therefore, high nutritious foods for pregnant women that have been described above are recommended to always present in your daily food menu. While pregnant don't forget to regularly consult to your obstetrician for pregnancy checks.


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There has been NO change in fish returns and weather in January.
Except! – the Vedder/Chilliwack water shed, Steelhead are slowly starting to trickle in with each tide change.
The Steelhead are still in the lower river between Cultas Lake crossing and Barrowtown. Many anglers are still fishing higher because of better conditions!
Best baits are Roe; Ghost shrimp and single eggs. Use spinners and spoons as a change up, it's too early for flies!
Wally Hall Memorial Derby 2018/19
- Leader – Jordan Klassen @ 15.092 lbs Buck
- Ryan Hutchinson @ 11.748 lbs Doe
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- Last years winner – Lucas Thurber @ 15.818 lbs
Have a Great New Years! Be Safe!
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Veteran vocalist honoured
May 16, 2014 : Music Malladi Brothers rendered compositions in honour of their guru Nedunuri Krishna Murthy
South Indian Cultural Association (SICA) held a function with twin purposes of felicitating renowned veteran vocalist Nedunuri Krishna Murthy and holding a vocal concert by Nedunuri's disciples Malladi Sriram Prasad and Ravikumar. These events were held at Ravindra Bharati, last week in conjunction with Planjery Foundation, established in memory of Planjery Venkatachalam Iyer (1919-1993) by Shankar and Rajyalakshmi, his USA-based family members.
Venkatachalam Iyer was a Carnatic musician, who used to host festivals like Thyagaraja Utsavas in Nellore and Chennai. He also gave performances over Vijayawada station of AIR in Fifties. Now his family holds such events. In his address, Nedunuri said the honour would directly go to the memory of his guru Dr. Pinakapani whom he called 'the greatest of great gurus'. "Dr. Pinakapani was an ocean of music and a stickler to tradition", and then lamented that only a hundred and fifty compositions of Thyagaraja were currently in circulation. "For Thyagaraja his compositions and Lord Srirama were the same. Thyagaraja will live as long as this world survives", he added. Malladi brothers Sriram Prasad and Ravikumar rendered compositions, mostly of Thygaraja, barring a couple of numbers. They were accompanied by M.A. Sunderasan on violin, Parupalli Phalgun on mridangam and P.V.Ramanamurthy on ghatam.
After presenting Vatapi in Hamsadhwani of Deekshitar with brief swarakalpana, they rendered Guruleka Yetuvanti in Gowrimanohari and Etla Dorikitivo Rama a rare number in Vasantha, both of Thyagaraja. Sriram Prasad delineated Vasantha, moving through three octaves. The kriti part had a neraval too. The swarakalpana by the brothers was vibrant. Ranganadhude in Sourashtra of Tanjavur Ponnaiah Pillai was a soothing presentation. Later they chose Annamacharya kirtana Paluvicharamulela in Shanmukhapriya, prefixing it with ragalapana. This was tuned by Nedunuri. They sang Dorakuna Ituvanti Seva of Thyagaraja in Bilahari, treating it as their main number, with extensive alapana innovative raga phrases in swarakalpana with excellent support provided by Sundaresan on violin. The duo also rendered Endaro in Sriragam on audience request. Bhadrachala Ramadasu kirtana in Poorvikalyani and a sloka Vyaso Naigama of Valajipeta Venkataramana Bhagavatar were the final numbers. It was a laudable concert.


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this is the Scottevest (SeV) Quantum, a now-discontinued model that i've had for a few years. it's everything i'd hoped it would be, with a few minor exceptions. it's more water *resistant* than waterPROOF, and the fabric inside the pockets is a bit too flimsy. and the MetroCard window-pocket (#22) tends to snag on the clip of anything you might carry in your front-left pants pocket. other than that, great jacket. 28 pockets. and even as jam-packed with gear as it appears, it's still under-utilized.
if you ride the NYC subway system, you'll often hear "backpacks and other large containers are subject to random search by the police.." - this jacket is a great way to carry a backpack's worth of stuff around, without getting hassled by the man.
now that the weather's getting warmer, i don't wear this as often. it has zipper vents on the sides but those things don't help enough, especially when there's no breeze. rather than remove everything & transfer it to something else, i can roll up the jacket (minus the D5000) and carry it in the top of my messenger bag (part 3). AND, when entering the subway system, there's still room in the back pocket of the jacket to fold up the messenger bag and stuff it inside. very versatile.
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Can you call the JBL On Air Wireless AirPlay Speaker Dock a dock if you can listen to your iPod on it without physically docking it?
The trick is that the so-called dock is compatible with Apple's AirPlay system, which means that your Apple devices can connect to it over your Wi-Fi network (if they are running iOS 4.3.1 or later).
The dock has three speakers driven by a 7-watt amp that produces surprisingly good, if sometimes uneven, sound. Good-quality recordings from Elvis Presley and the Royal Crown Review were impressively clear and powerful, while lower-quality recordings by Sam and Dave and Louis Jordan sounded a bit thin or tinny.
The On Air is not without plenty of features. For instance, there is a physical dock, if you want to charge your iPod (or iPhone) while listening. There are also dual alarms, so this can serve as a clock radio for couples who have to get up at different times. In fact, it is a clock radio right down to the radio. It plays FM with RDS, so you can see the station and the title of the song playing on the dock's LCD display.
The real Achilles' heel of the dock (besides its $350 price tag and unwieldy name) is the setup. There are 11 buttons on the face of the player, and you have to twiddle through a number of menus that just aren't as easy as they should be. This thing connects to the Internet — do I really have to set the time and date? Shouldn't that be automatic?


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Shipyard : Maiora
Built : 2012
Yacht AUBREY for sale
THE 28.7M FIPA GROUP/MAIORA MOTOR YACHT 'AUBREY' (ex Volly) is now available for charter in South of France.
Built in 2012 with cosmetic refit of 2017 she is as new condition with all the teak being sanded and re-caulked, the paint polished and new carpets throughout.
Aubrey's interior configuration has been designed to comfortably accommodate up to 8 guests overnight in 4 cabins, comprising a master suite, 1 VIP stateroom, and 2 twin cabins with pullmans.
She has 4 crew onboard in 2 cabins to ensure a relaxed luxury yacht experience.
Price 2,450,000€
LOA : 28.7m (94.16ft)
BEAM : 6.1m (20.01ft)
Draft : 2.4m (7.87ft)
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Type : MTU 12V2000 M94
Cruising Speed : 20 Knots
Maximum Speed : 25 Knots
Number of Guests : 10
Number of cabins : 4
Double cabins : 2
Twin cabins : 2
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As the S&P 500 has sold off more than 7 percent this year, overseas markets have fared even worse. In European markets, Germany's DAX index and the France CAC 40 have fallen 15 and 11 percent year to date, respectively.
But while the majority of European stocks have struggled this year, Erin Gibbs of S&P Investment Advisory sees one major opportunity among the carnage.
"German stocks actually do look pretty attractive," Gibbs said Tuesday on CNBC's "Trading Nation." "They look like a really good value. They've been beaten up because of concerns around Europe, and that's the one area we like within Europe."
According to Gibbs, the expected forward EPS growth for Germany is 32 percent, compared to the S&P 500's expected 3 percent. The DAX is also trading at a steep discount of 13 times forward earnings versus the S&P trading at 16 times forward earnings, Gibbs said.
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Gibbs is less optimistic about the rest of Europe, which she said is overall expected to see a contraction in earnings.
Gina Sanchez of Chantico Global said while European equities have been "destroyed" this year, that may lead to a bigger comeback when compared to U.S. stocks. She said while she wouldn't recommend Europe as a long-term buy, traders should consider the boost that central bank policy could provide to stocks.
"The ECB is standing ready to help or continue to support the markets. While the earnings outlook may not look great, the potential for multiple expansion on the back of expected divergence of monetary policy could actually be a benefit for Europe," Sanchez said Tuesday on "Trading Nation."
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Arrive Reykjavik, Iceland
Arrive in Reykjavik, and transfer to your modern boutique hotel in the city center. Tonight, join fellow guests for a welcome dinner.
Reykjavik | True Cosmopolitan Capital
Spend the day exploring both the contemporary and traditional sides of this cultured coastal capital. Start with a visit to a small workshop, where a local craftsperson reveals the tradition of Nordic knife making, which dates back to the Viking era. Continue to the National Museum of Iceland, which tells the story of Iceland's founding through some 2,000 objects, including a medieval ship of the type used to settle the island. You then visit Hallgrimskirkja church, the city's most prominent landmark. Stop by some Icelandic design shops, and take a private tour of the Harpa, a cuttingedge performance center built in 2011 to stage everything from jazz quintets to operas. This award-winning structure features a striking colored glass façade designed to evoke Iceland's basalt landscape. Venture out of town to your hotel in Iceland's dramatic countryside.
Thorsmork | Forces of Nature
After breakfast, embark on a Super Jeep tour through Thorsmork ("Valley of Thor"), a vast nature reserve of snowy peaks, jade-green slopes and glacial rivers trickling through dark volcanic earth. In a land already known for scenic beauty, Thorsmork is a gem among gems, and a paradise for trekkers and photographers. Explore today with a skilled driver-guide, who leads you along the trails and rivers while discussing the reserve's history, geology and wildlife.
South Iceland | A Stunning Coastal Drive
Along with the Amalfi Coast and Ireland's Ring of Kerry, the shore of southern Iceland offers one of the most scenic drives in all of Europe. Enjoy a morning's drive along this enticing coastline, stopping to explore waterfalls and black-sand beaches. Iceland is one of the world's most seismologically active places; learn how this has shaped the island with a visit to the Lava Center, where state-of-the-art exhibits reveal the fascinating facts behind earthquakes, volcanos and other natural forces. By contrast, the Skogar Folk Museum tells a more human story, depicting life in Iceland from the Viking era and beyond.
Husafell & West Iceland | Saga Sites
Thingvellir National Park is that rare locale that is significant both as a scenic wonder and a cultural treasure: a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the Vikings established the world's first democratic parliament more than 1,000 years ago. It's also one of the few places you can straddle two continents at once, as the conjunction of the North American and Eurasian tectonic plates is exposed here. After exploring the park, continue to Fridheimar, a geothermally heated organic greenhouse, for a tour and freshly prepared lunch. Next, visit the regularly erupting Strokkur Geyser and stunning Gullfoss, where milky green glacial water plummets down Iceland's most famous waterfall. Your adventure continues at Deildartunguhver, the highest-flow hot spring in Europe, which provides heat to villages and towns up to 40 miles away. Relax in thermal baths fed by the hot spring's invigorating waters, then enjoy a dinner of fresh, local, farmproduced ingredients overlooking this powerful natural wonder.
Husafell & West Iceland | Langjokull Icecap
Today, enjoy stops at Hraunfossar and fabled Barnafoss waterfalls. After lunch, ride in a specially equipped eightwheeled truck on the colossal Langjokull icecap — Europe's second-largest glacier — which, at its highest point, sits 4,760 feet above sea level. Descend into man-made tunnels carved deep into the glacier, exploring stages of glacial formation, blue-hued dens and even a chapel.
Siglufjordur & North Iceland | The Sea
Journey to the working fishing village of Siglufjordur, stopping en route for lunch on your own in quaint Blonduos. The glacial river flows through this small town, giving it a serene and scenic air. Continue to nearby Saudarkrokur and experience 1238: The Battle of Iceland, a new high tech-interactive exhibit, which brings to life a key moment in the saga of Icelandic history. Continue to Hofsos for a dip in a thermal swimming pool, set on a hillside overlooking the sea, and designed by the same architect behind Iceland's Blue Lagoon. This is one of the most renowned pools in Iceland and a favorite of locals. Dinner tonight is at your boutique hotel in the heart of Siglufjordur.
Dalvik | A Seagoing Safari
Icelandic waters are home to more than the tasty fish that have made commercial fishing one of the country's biggest industries. There are also some 20 species of whales, dolphins and porpoises swimming off these shores, everything from the small harbor porpoise to the massive blue whale. Join an experienced crew of whale- and dolphin-spotters for an extraordinary safari at sea, and see how many of these amazing creatures you encounter. Back on land, enjoy a delicious lunch at a local farm sourced from their own ingredients. During your time here, learn how the farm produces its fresh and colorful products. Then, leisurely explore pretty Siglufjordur. In addition to its scenic attractions, the town offers a pair of small museums (devoted to herring and folk music), charming local architecture and several inviting cafés.
Akureyri & Reykjavik | Coastal Culture
Venture to Akureyri, Iceland's buzzy small city on the north coast. Visit its botanical gardens, among the northernmost of their kind and home to over 400 species of native flora. Explore the beautiful old town on a walking tour, and enjoy lunch at leisure. Depart for the airport and fly to Reykjavik, where you check in to your hotel. Tonight, your farewell dinner features traditional Icelandic dishes.
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