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Look at the picture and try to guess the meaning of the idiom 'open a can of worms.'
(open / open up) a can of worms: a situation or issue that becomes even more complicated as you try to deal with it or solve the problem.
Fishermen often attach a live worm to their fishing hooks as bait to catch a fish. If they carry the worms in a can (like in the picture above), when they open it a bunch of tangled worms will crawl out. By trying to help yourself catch a fish you have created a messy problem / situation.
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The next and final episode in the current run of of Inspector Montalbano, at 9pm on 14 April, is The Goldfinch and the Cat, which is not based on any of the books in Camilleri's series but is presumably based on a Camilleri short story.
A series of mysterious muggings takes place in Vigata, ending in tragedy when one of the victims is killed. Meanwhile, a man virtually destroys the emergency room at the hospital after finding out that his young daughter is pregnant. A local doctor is also missing and presumed dead. Montalbano investigates all three cases, gradually uncovering the links between them.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012
Montalbano's tenth
Posted by Karen (Euro Crime) at 12:41 pm
Labels: Andrea Camilleri, BBC4, Inspector Montalbano, Montalbano, tv shows
3 comments:
Karen - I am so looking forward to when this series becomes available (if it does) in the US.
- 1:05 pm
- Mark Bailey said...
It seems to be on mhznetworks' mhzworldview - they also release it on DVD.
- 9:37 pm
- Marco Venturini-Autieri said...
Yes, "Il gatto e il cardellino" is in the short-stories collection "Gli arancini di Montalbano".
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The CLME courses are the eight core elements of training not only for the CLME Designation, but to develop the understanding necessary to be a successful real estate farmer. The Introduction to Farming should always be the first class you take, but after that, the courses may be taken in any order.
INTRODUCTION TO FARMING: Understand what farming is, why we farm, what consumers look for in an agent, and what successful agents need to focus on in farming.
CHOOSING A GEOGRAPHIC FARM: One of the biggest elements of farming is where you choose to do it. This course helps look at the important external elements you need to be aware of in choosing your farm. We teach you the Opportunity Rate Formula, discuss some branding concepts that are vital to understand when choosing your farm, and discuss goal-setting as it applies to the development of your strategic plan for farming.
BRANDING 101: As a farmer, you will become an expert in brand management. We take an entire course to outline the basics of branding and what you need to know as a farmer. We look at some of the most successful brands out there, and learn about what they do to stay first in mind. We develop an understanding of reticular activation, a scientific understanding of how the mind of the consumer works, and we look at the elements of what makes up a brand.
CREATING YOUR BRAND IDENTITY: When farming your community, it is necessary to build and maintain an agent-centric brand. We'll help you understand what goes into that, including choosing a brand name, a logo, and how to present that brand in your farm for the most benefit to you.
MARKETING EFFECTIVELY IN YOUR FARM: This course looks at ways to market to your farm in such a way that your brand grows, stays consistently in the minds of the consumer, and builds trust in their minds, so that when they think of real estate, they think of you. This course also includes the Jackpot of Marketing Ideas, walking through tried-and-true marketing ideas from top farming agents, including social media.
RUNNING FARM ROUTE: The Farm Route course outlines the ways to connect with local businesses, local organizations, and area residents in an authentic manner. The course also outlines how to conduct a neighborhood network meeting to help local business leaders network consistently, and how to do business visits.
BEING A LOCAL MARKET EXPERT: Those who hold a CLME designation don't just call themselves experts in the local market: they learn how to become an expert and to remain an expert. This course covers the things an agent should always know about their farm, and ways to discover their stats. This course also discusses the CLME Attitude, the ways that successful farm agents conduct themselves in their farm to build trust with future clients.
PAST CLIENT AND NICHE FARMING: When a farm agent is consistently branded in a farm area, they enjoy the benefits of marketing to niche groups within that farm, and this course teaches how to do that. In addition, we focus on how to farm your database of past clients to enjoy repeat business and referrals.


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Every year at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas there's a veritable feast of tech to get our teeth into. But this year, beyond the glitzy lights and manufacturers' bold claims for their latest products, we were invited to really put things to the test in an out-of-town ultimate camera test.
So we retreated from the formalities of the conference centres and left Las Vegas for the desert. Olympus had invited us to follow photographer Damian McGillicuddy to Death Valley on a shoot to test the OM-D E-M1, and ever the adventurous types, we couldn't refuse.
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Particularly as McGillicuddy's recent obsession with Vegas-themed films - from Con Air to The Hangover as well as the recent series Breaking Bad - had inspired a fun concept. And when that testing process involves the mock murder of the Olympus UK marketing boss at the hands - or, more accurately, shovel - of our play-along American model, who are we to refuse?
There are a number of ways to see if a product can live up to a maker's claims. And the more real-world and the more fun that process is, the better in our books. And heck, we were in Las Vegas, the state that serves up an extra dollop of freedom on the side of its already hedonistic image.
The kit
McGillicuddy uses the OM-D E-M1 because he says it produces great images but is also much lighter and easier to take jet-setting than his traditional kit. He reckons he can get two bodies, a selection of prime lenses and two or three flashguns in a single carry-on bag - which makes life much easier without compromising the final result.
There is that lingering question these days about whether a compact system camera can be considered a professional photographic tool. His answer to that is yes: the small size, weather-sealing, great pictures and articulating screen all being primary features. And believe us, the dust out in the desert is not to be underestimated. But with the metal 17mm f/1.8 prime lens firmly fixed to the front of the E-M1 that was no problem for the camera.
The shots
With CES formalities out of the way, we set off beyond the mountains, model in tow, to test out the compact system camera. Death Valley lies about a two-hour drive from of Las Vegas to the south, or it would have been two hours if we had not been pulled over by a handlebar-moustached state trooper for being a bit too eager on the gas. A slap on the wrists, speeding ticket in pocket, cheeky Taco Bell burrito picked up in Pahrump - no, really, it's a genuine place - and we scouted out a location in the salt flats.
Even working at the lowest point in America the camera worked perfectly through wind-blown dust clouds and warm winter sun. Flashes set up for dramatic effect, McGillicuddy set to work using the tilt-angle screen for waist-level shooting. We've rarely seen a pro use live view in this way, but it goes to show even in the Las Vegas sun that the screen is up to the challenge.
In parts two and three of our Olympus OM-D challenge we reveal additional behind-the-scenes secrets on how the shots taken were achieved in our tale.
READ: OM-D challenge part 2 | OM-D challenge part 3
If you think this all sounds like a lot of fun - because it was - then to find out more about how you can join events and master classes and see the Olympus range in action, visit: www.olympus-imagespace.co.uk
The competition
In the process of this shoot we got to experience some forthcoming Olympus kit. And after waiting for a number of weeks, we can lift the lid on the Olympus OM-D E-M10 compact system camera.
And, lucky readers, your chance to win one along with an additional 45mm prime lens. And there are some runners-up Olympus camera prizes. It's free to enter, all you have to do is follow our three part story to find out the answers to the competition question. It's open until the end play 28 February 2014.
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Don Juan
Lord Byron's (1788-1824) entertaining mock-epic version of the famous Don Juan legend (1819-24) proved highly controversial. In a reversal of traditional interpretations, the poet depicts Juan not as a rake and libertine but, rather, as a young innocent who, after being seduced by a married lady, embarks on a series of colourful adventures. The true 'hero' of the piece is actually its cynical, world-weary narrator. Byron's scurrilous poem lampooned prominent literary, political and religious figures, and its irreverent humour and risqué bawdiness triggered alarmed consternation and offence. Nevertheless, his friend the poet Percy Bysshe Shelley declared it to be 'surpassingly beautiful'.
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Maryanne frequently found herself on the Greyhound bus travelling here, there, and everywhere. She didn't understand what triggered the travelling gypsy in her, but she felt when she found what she was searching for, she would finally have a place of her own. She would find a decent job, have a car to drive, and most of all, have people to love in her life.
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And Now for Something Completely Different
At least that's how I felt when the Xavier's story kicked off. The premise and the intro to the book set you up to think it's about Jubilee being accepted into the X-Men. And it is....kinda.....in the sense that Xavier tells the story to her because of her angst. The reason I gave 4/5 is that I actually liked Xavier's story. And if I started penalizing issues for having misleading covers and intros, I think half or more of the books I'm reading would be 2/5 stars. It seems to be a huge trend again to have lying covers.
The story is pretty neat once you get to the reveal and I'd probably have given it 5/5 if it weren't for two things: the story Xavier tells is irrelevant and will probably have nil impact on anything and I almost feel cheated after the setup from the first few pages. But I'm not completely opposed to backstory - that's always fun and it's great to think that a character that has existed since the 1960s (in real life) could still have new stories to tell.
Also, maybe I'm not not as into the mythology as most others, but did anyone else think the story was going to have something to do with Ororo?


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This Barre-Inspired Workout Will Give Your Butt A Major Boost
The quest for strong glutes delivers lots of healthy side benefits—they'll give you the power to run faster and reduce your risk of injury. "We underestimate the power of the glutes for injury prevention," says trainer Hannah Davis, founder of Body By Hannah in Cleveland, Tennessee. "A strong butt helps you perform daily movements, like walking and lifting, more efficiently, and it provides power in your workouts."
But squatting until you can't squat anymore isn't the answer to developing a stronger backside. To work the back half of your body, you need to hit the three major muscle groups that make up your booty. First, there's the gluteus maximus, the outermost muscle. Then there are the gluteus medius and minimus, which wrap diagonally across your backside. Beneath those muscles are six gluteal rotators, which do most of the work when you complete exercises like plié-style squats.
A good butt workout hits all these muscles. But an epic butt workout will also challenge your hamstrings and parts of your core. "If you have toned abs and legs, it enhances the shape of your butt," says Michele Olson, Ph.D., professor of exercise physiology at Auburn University in Montgomery, Alabama.
The good news is that unless you're sitting on them, your glutes are getting some type of workout. Still, there are ideal boosting moves. Isolation exercises, such as rear leg pulses, single-leg bridge lifts, and donkey kicks, will zing each side individually for an extra challenge. These exercises are a staple of barre classes—and the booty-sculpting routine below, developed by Kara Liotta, creative director of FlyBarre. Whatever exercise you're doing, make sure you feel your butt muscles working throughout every move.
Here's How To Do This Workout:
- Diagonal Knee Pull — 30 reps on each side
- Seesaw Push-Up — 8 reps on each side
- Standing Toe Tap — 30 reps on each side
- Wide Second Pulse — 30 reps
- Stacked Circle Kick — 30 reps on each side
- Repeat 3x
Equipment Needed: A ballet barre or sturdy chair for balance
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Diagonal Knee Pull — 30 reps on each side
- Start on your hands and knees. Extend your right leg back and out at a 45-degree angle with your toes pointed. Pause, squeezing your glutes.
- Bring your knee back toward start and hover above ground. That's 1 rep.
- Do 30 reps, then switch sides and repeat.
Seesaw Push-Up — 8 reps on each side
- Start on your hands and knees. Extend your right leg back with your toes pointed.
- Bend your elbows, lowering your upper body to floor as you lift right leg toward ceiling. Return to start for 1 rep.
- Do 8 reps, then switch sides and repeat.
Standing Toe Tap — 30 reps on each side
- Stand with your left hand on the barre and your right hand on your hip. Bend forward at torso as you kick right leg back with your toes pointed.
- Tap toes to floor for 1 rep.
- Do 30 reps, then switch sides and repeat.
Wide Second Pulse — 30 reps
- Squat with your feet wide and toes turned out. Hold the barre for balance.
- Squeeze your glutes as you pulse knees out 1 inch.
- Do 30 pulses.
Stacked Circle Kick
- Start on your hands and knees. Lift your torso on the right side, placing your right hand on hip and straightening your right leg in line with hips.
- Point toes as you draw a small clockwise circle for 1 rep.
- Do 30 reps, then switch sides and repeat.
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In-form Melton Town once more proved a thorn in the side of league leaders Raunds as they earned an excellent point on the road on Saturday.
Melton arrived buoyed by their recent good performances and with memories fresh of their dominant win against the same opponents earlier ion the month.
Town came out of the traps quickly, and within a minute, Matt Hendey played Zak Ginvert through whose shot was tipped over by Chris Jones.
Raunds went close when Josh Davis raced down the left and sent a first-time cross towards Ty Clark who blasted over from two yards.
But Melton were soon back on the attack and from their first set piece, Matt Hendey's floated free-kick found Tom Byrne whose volley was blocked on the line.
And Raunds narrowly survived another scare from the resulting corner when Matt Hendey headed back across goal for Kieran Foster whose header hit the foot of the post.
Captain Chris Hibbitt then beat two defenders and forced another save from Jones with a low shot as Melton fashioned the best chances despite Raunds bossing the early possession.
The hosts had their best opportunity midway through the half when Charlie Fowler played a one-two with Josh Davis whose shot flashed across goal, with Clark inches away from touching the ball in.
Byrne then beat Fred Devereux down the left on the counter-attack and sent in a cross which skimmed the bar, with Foster putting the rebound over.
But on the half-hour mark, Melton finally took a deserved lead.
George Coser's beautiful pass found Foster clear on the right, and he played a slide-rule pass through for Ginvert whose first-time shot was blocked on the line by Jones.
Byrne was crudely brought down as he pounced on the rebound, and placed the resulting penalty low to the right of the keeper.
Melton attacked again from the restart with Ginvert's low shot tipped around the post and just before half-time Mike Hendey's cross into the box caused a mass scramble which ended with Jones saving another Ginvert shot
Raunds came out with renewed vigour for the second half, and from their first attack, Daniel Porter raced down the right and put in a looping cross, but Charlie Fowler's header flashed across the goal and evaded everyone.
And Byrne then had to head off the line to deny Clark after another run from Porter.
Foster had a great chance to double the lead when Byrne's cross found him unmarked, but the forward fired over from five yards.
And Raunds made the visitors pay with 20 minutes left when Fowler's quickly-taken free-kick quick caught Melton off-guard and flew into an empty net.
The resulting arguments between the Melton players and referee saw Hibbitt shown a red card for dissent.
Town dug in and the only chance they allowed the league leaders came with four minutes left when Ty Clark received the ball on the edge of the area and fired a shot against the crossbar.
The clearance found Melton substitute Josh Clark who slipped past the last defender and went clear on goal, but his pace got the better of him as he stood on the ball.
Town's latest positive performance left them unbeaten in three, and now just needing some wins to move up the table and into the top eight.
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The temptation in serving as a pastor—much as any job one loves to do—is to overwork oneself. An unfortunate belief many clergy—and a number of laity as well—have acquired is that if they (individually) don't get something done, it won't happen. We have come to believe the church rises and falls—lives and dies—on our backs. This way of thinking, unfortunately, leads a person to workaholism—feeling the need to constantly be working, always chipping away at an ever-growing to-do list in fear of something falling to the wayside. Sadly, I'm guilty of this—many times over. As our presenters reminded us, in workaholism—burning the candle at both ends—we make ourselves particularly vulnerable, in a way that is dangerous both for ourselves and those whom we seek to serve. Not only do long hours, with inadequate rest and poor food choices and absent exercise regiments, take a toll on the mind and body—opening oneself up to becoming physically ill—it also has, in some ways, even more detrimental effects on us emotionally, relationally, and spiritually. When we work without break, it adversely affects our families, our decision-making, and can cause us to react to stressful situations in ways we wouldn't normally. A pastor who does not take part in basic care for themselves, functions much like a sleepy driver behind the wheel—putting all those in their path at risk. The curriculum and our presenters were very clear: the lack of self-care makes one extra vulnerable to committing other boundary infractions, such as affairs and/or embezzlement. A person who tends to themselves, their family, and other needs is far more suitable to serve than one who sets work before—and at the expense of—everything else. Simply stated: we are no good to anyone else, if we are not first good to ourselves.
Now, the fact of the matter is that self-care is a need not reserved for clergy. While a majority of clergy fall into the temptation of workaholism, the reality is most everyone suffers from it. Visualizing those who fill the pews of church each week, many—if not most—of my parishioners work too hard and too much (whether they mean to or not), at the expense of themselves, their families, and their wholistic health. All of us—clergy and laity alike—are in need of some serious boundary revisioning when it comes to addressing our lapse in self-care. The third commandment: "Remember the sabbath day, and keep it holy" is not a privilege to be earned, nor is it an ordinance pertaining to a particular people or special vocation. The Lord's command is to all the people in attendance: "Six days you shall labor and do all your work. But the seventh day is a sabbath to the LORD your God; you shall not do any work—you, your son or your daughter, your male or female slave, your livestock, or the alien resident in your towns. For in six days the LORD made heaven and earth, the sea, and all that is in them, but rested the seventh day; therefore the LORD blessed the sabbath day and consecrated it" (Exodus 20:9-11). When we fail to care for ourselves—to keep sabbath—we ultimately begin to destroy the good creation God has created of us. Workaholism is not a victimless addiction—it hurts us, our loved ones, those whom we are called to serve, and even God. Self-care is a boundary that helps us to keep from irreparably damaging or destroying ourselves and/or others.
Think on how you might take small steps toward preserving a safe boundary with regards to self-care. What are some ways you can unplug from work each week and build and nurture the relationships around you? What are some recreational activities that you can do that will contribute to rest? What do you need each week to keep you reoriented to God? We can want to serve others with every breath we have, yet if we are not adequately cared for, ourselves, we run the risk of doing more damage than help. Tend to yourself, your relationships, your peace and wellbeing, and your relationship with God. This call to care for myself is one I know I will continue to wrestle with as I navigate the boundaries of my vocation. If you see someone (or even me) grinding the gears, be an encouragement to rest and seek self-care. May you find the boundary of self-care a helpful one in your daily doings, so as to give you rest and renewal to live and serve as God intends for you. Peace be with you.


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Monday, July 1, 2013
Outfit 182
Tank by Free People; Lace moto jacket from wholesale-dress.net; Vintage shorts and boots.
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What is your strategy for attracting and retaining high paying clients?
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- Do you dedicate any time to acquiring new clients during the week?
I'm guessing your answer would be, "NO. I don't have the time."
A few more questions
- What's the lifetime value of your average client?
- What is the value of your highest profit generating product or service?
- If you could acquire two to three new clients per month, how much income would that generate for you in a year?
Strategy starts with understanding your ideal client's needs – thinking about their mindset, the types of questions they ask and problem/s they want solved.


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Most businesses understand the value of CRM software to help them manage prospects, sales, and customers. Slowly, these systems have entered into the home improvement industry as more and more owners and managers see the need. In a new article from Pro Remodeler, called "From Data to Dollars: Why Home Improvement Companies Invest in CRM", our industry-related CRM and business management platform is featured.
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A keratin therapy, as its name suggests, is a hair therapy answer primarily based on the improvement of the most critical component of hair, keratin protein. The expense for this procedure, which requires about two to two and a half hours generally, depending on the length of your hair, runs an average of about $150 per hour. Keratin hair straightening item is excellent as it makes hair straights and silky and prevents from being damage. It also contains coconut oil and avocado oils to smooth the cuticle for straighter hair. The staying power of the therapy isn't the ideal, and the remedy itself could have lasted about three weeks. Most chemical straightners and relaxers break down the hair and restructure it so that it appears straighter. My expertise with Japanese hair straightening is that it lasts among about four-6 months. My hair would never ever go completely pin straight, but that's the nature of it. The Japanese method is equivalent to Brazilian Keratin, except that there's a little a lot more hair washing and sitting beneath the dryer.
It will support repair any damaged areas of your hair as the major component utilized is Keratin, which is a protein currently located naturally in hair. I've had the thermal reconditioning done just before too (also recognized as Japanese straightening), and that process took about five hours all together and cost a small more. A lot of my pals have carried out them also, and quite a handful of of them complained about their hair searching fried following two-3 months of obtaining it. The point is, all of these treatment options typically contain a chemical – formaldehyde or an additional form of it – a carcinogenic.
I let my hair air dry for a excellent while, and when it was about 80% dry, it was time to add the therapy. I purchased this solution for about 19$ at shopper's drug mart but I discovered retailers such as Walmart that had it for significantly less. She blew my hair out again, then separated it into sections and started to flat iron them 1 by one, from root to tip.
Nonetheless, it only lasted about 3 months for me. I run twice a week, so my hair do get sweaty frequently. I'm not positive if there was any neutralizer or any other type of resolution added to my hair at that time, I was as well relaxed to notice significantly of anything given that getting my hair completed usually makes me a zombie. The hair is straightened with the active ingredient keratin which operates naturally to smooth the hair. I don't suggest it to any blonde cuties out there as I've heard that it can turn blonde hair a bit orange/brassy.
I then purchased the shampoo and conditioner and it has prolonged the effects of the blowout from the salon. The $20 price tag is a small harsh in comparison to say a drugstore shampoo, but it definitely shows a distinction than those items. Get the Shielo items – they will make the remedy last WEEKS longer, and you will save so much cash in the long run. The keratin treatment fixed my broken hair and gave me straight, non-frizzy, not broken, and certainly not thinning hair like recommended in some of these comments. A little bit an high-priced 1 but the price worth it because of its tremendous outcomes.


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Take The Time To Learn About Personal Finance
What type of relationship do you have with your money? If you're like most people, you have a love-hate relationship. Your money is never there when you need it, and you probably hate that you depend so much on it. Don't continue to have an abusive relationship with your money and instead, learn what to do to ensure that your money works for you, instead of the other way around!
Start saving money in a regular savings account. It won't help your credit report right now, but it will give you the safety to handle issues that may arise. The lack of a savings is what causes a lot of accounts to go into default. Make sure you cans survive temporary issues that may come up with a good emergency savings account.
Your personal finance is very important. Make sure that you end up with more money then you started with. It is very common for people to overspend, and before they realize what is happening they end up with a mountain of debt. So make sure you are bringing in more than you are taking out.
It is very important to budget the amount that you should be spending over the course of a week, month and year. This will give you a rough estimate as to where you should be setting your limits so that you never find yourself in a poor situation financially. Use budgeting techniques to maintain security.
If you are making use of credit cards to buy daily necessities such as food and gas, you need to re-evaluate your spending habits before you end up in financial ruin. Necessities and then savings should take priority when spending your money. If you continue to spend money you don't have, you're setting yourself for huge debt problems in the future.
One needs to keep their life organized and this includes personal finances. Having all account information as well as password information and other sensitive,important, and other useful paperwork in a secure location can help one greatly. Not only will it be safe but it will be easy to access when one needs it for a personal finance related matter.
A metal detector can be a fun and exciting way to get some extra valuables and contribute to your personal finances. A local beach can often be the best place for someone with a rented or owned metal detector, to find old coins or even valuable jewelery, that other people have lost.
Flea markets can often be a productive way for one to supplement their personal finances. An individual can purchase goods for a cheaper price than they would pay in stores or they can sell items at the flea market for a financial gain. However a person wants to use them, flea markets are beneficial for personal finances.
After reading this article, your attitude towards your money should be much improved. By changing some of the ways you behave financially, you can completely change your situation. Instead of wondering where your money goes after each paycheck, you should know exactly where it is, because YOU put it there.


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Choosing The Best Plumbers For Water Leak Highland Park
Problems affecting your plumbing system such as water leakage can be cause for concern and you will want to make sure that they are not indicators of a bigger problem affecting your building. Plumbing problems are often urgent ones. With a leaking pipe, you are concerned about water wastage and high utility bills. If you are like most people, you may start fixing the problem yourself, which might not be the best thing to do. While waiting for a contractor in Water Leak Highland Park, you can control further damage by turning off the main pipe and opening faucets to reduce pressure.
It is not difficult to find competent plumbers if you reside in Highland park as there are many of such contractors in the area. You may want to check directories for listing of plumbers in your vicinity. Getting referral from other home owners and contractors can be rewarding as well. You will certainly be looking for someone who can provide excellent and timely service. Sometimes when you have plumbing issues in the middle of the night, you may not know what to do. It is important to locate the plumber who can be reached 24/7 and who can attend to your problem in a timely manner.
Always make sure that the person you contact is licensed to provide such service and that he or she has the adequate experience and skills necessary to successfully complete the job. You do not want to take chances with those who are new in the profession and who might cause more harm than good to your property. The best contractor is one who is not only competent but who can provide a liability insurance. In the event that something goes wrong, you will want to be at peace, knowing that the damages are covered.
To be able to fix most of the plumbing problems in your house, a contractor will have to step into your private space. It is important to check the reputation of the contractor, making sure that he or she has no criminal record and that he or she has high professional values. You can be sure of the reputation of a contractor if he or she is recommended by other contractors. For example, you can ask your electrician to recommend a good plumber for you. Contractors will have a network of professionals with whom they have previously worked on projects.
Dial One Plumbing is one of the most recommended plumbing companies operating across the Highland Park region. With a great reputation for being professional and strict on maintenance procedures, they also pride themselves on great customer service. They will be there at your beck and call, with telephone assistance that is managed 24/7. The company has a high sense of reliability and dependability, and will do anything to exceed customer expectations. They will be the best company to contact especially in time of emergency. You will benefit from both their experience and commitment to providing great solutions in plumbing services. If you need plumbing services, you just have to dial 972-890-9818. You can also include their number in your emergency contact list.


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What contributes to PAIN in labor?
Muscles that are stretched, hurt. The muscles of the uterus work faster, the blood and oxygen flow is lessened. When there is tension, the uterus works even harder and fatigue sets in. The tension of the surrounding muscles has created a "brick wall". So, relax.
The stretching of the lower uterine portion and the intense contractions of the upper uterine muscle are what is thought to be the source of the pain felt. But these muscles actually have very few pain receptors. You would not feel the pain unless the muscles were forced to work in an unnatural manner. If tense and fearful the nerve endings of the muscles and tissues around the uterus send messages to the pain receptors. There is a direct correlation of tension to pain.
Tired muscles
The biochemistry of the muscle is imbalance when tired. It creates tension that sends out more electrical activity. The physiological changes will lower the point at which the muscle will hurt.
The outlet is too small, or baby too big
These actually do not need to be an issue. Usually the position of the baby or laboring mother, are the causative factor of pain. The pain messages are signaling that something isn't right. What will help is a change of position of the mother.
Get out of the horizontal position, to a vertical one, and things will change. The baby is assisted (most of the time) to re-position him/or herself in the womb to facilitate birth without as much pain. As stated in a different hand-out, just doing this type of change in position opens the outlet by 20%.
Information is out there on all the things that "can go wrong". We are not taught that birthing is a natural process; we women are pummeled with media and other females telling horror stories about birth.
There is a shroud over the whole process of birth, making it seem to be a great mystery. What is needed is correct information.
Your uterus is a magnificent muscle which is affected by the neuro-hormonal pathway that connects the brain, the circulatory system and the uterus. Fear causes an alteration of the pathway creating a reduction of blood and oxygen to the brain. This results in the tightening of the cervical opening of the womb.
Fear unbalances the hormones of the body. Being fearful causes the release of labor inhibiting hormones. These are the stress hormones of the adrenal glands that when in stress, we release hormones that are the fight-or-flight mechanisms. Animals also have them, and the hormones are released to stop labor allowing them to find a safe place for birthing. These then block the labor enhancing hormones . This lengthens the labor and increases the pain felt.
A well-informed, correct education about birthing will assist you. Make sure your labor supporters also have been educated so that their fear is not surrounding you when you are in labor.
Occasionally, the sensation of pain will continue, even after all the relaxation techniques are implemented. This may be due to a tightened psoas muscle or mal-aligned hip. Both can cause tension in the body, and / or problems with the baby being delivered easily. These two issues can be checked, and remedied.
The Natural Pain relieving Narcotic: Endorphins
"Circulating throughout the body are natural hormones that relax you when stressed and relieve pain when you hurt (138)"
What is sad is that most women do not know about these hormones, or that they can activate them when needed. In the 1970s studies were being done for drug addiction and the presence of these hormones in the receptor sites of the brain (for morphine-like substances). What was found was that the nerve cells that are attached to receptor sites, had chemical pain relievers that acted to dull the sensation of pain in the cells. Here is how they can work for you:
As you probably know, Endorphins are raised during exercise and well, labor is strenuous exercise!
- When the abdomen contracts in labor, the Endorphin level is raised.
o This is especially true in the second stage of labor.
o They are the highest after labor, and two weeks beyond.
Endorphins are highest during vaginal birth, not so much when labor was started but delivery was cesarean.
- Endorphins are higher in newborns that had signs of fetal distress during their delivery.
o Baby also receives Endorphins during birth.
- The release of Endorphins also will stimulate the production of prolactin, the hormone that relaxes and creates the "mothering" sensation.
o Prolactin regulates milk production, which boosts the interaction with baby and mother.
o These hormones are what researchers think are the cause of the "birth high".
- Mothers who had surgical birth have lowered hormone levels, which would account for the delay in milk supply after cesarean birth.
- Endorphin production is directly tied to a person's emotional state.
o So if stress and anxiety are not resolved the body increases the stress hormones, Catecholamines, which counteract the relaxation produced by Endorphins.
o Like commercial narcotics, Endorphins may behave differently woman to woman, which is why some women may feel more pain than others.
- Injectable narcotics give you a bit of blast of pain relief, whereas Endorphins give you a steady dose throughout labor.
Women in labor are very aware of the natural hormone effects and describe the experience as a "natural high".


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In general I usually shy away from chocolate cakes, opting for a lemon or Victoria sponge instead, so I've tried to develop a chocolate cake recipe that works.
I love Nutella more than life so here I've added in chopped, roasted hazelnuts to create a similar flavour and the addition of coffee makes the whole thing richer and balances off the sweetness of the chocolate flavour.
I also have a weird phobia of dry cakes so with this one I created a coffee-flavoured sugar syrup which I poured onto the cake once it had come out of the oven to make the texture squidgy and brownie-like.
It's pretty intense – you won't manage more than once slice in one sitting – but it provides the right amount of everything you need from a chocolate coffee hit.
100g self raising flour
75g cocoa powder
175g caster sugar
175g unsalted butter, at room temperature
100g chopped, roasted, hazelnuts (save a handful for the decoration)
50ml espresso (or strong coffee)
2 large eggs, at room temperature
50ml milk, whole is best but semi skimmed will do
For the icing:
100g unsalted butter, very soft
500g icing sugar
50g cocoa powder
2 tablespoons espresso (or strong coffee)
25g cocoa powder
For the sugar syrup:
100ml espresso (or strong coffee)
100g caster sugar
How to make…
Preheat the oven to 170C/150 Fan/Gas 3 and line a loaf tin with baking paper.
Mix the butter and sugar together until light and fluffy and doubled in size, around three minutes with an electric whisker or five without. If using an electric mixer make sure you scrape down the sides of the bowl so all the ingredients are well mixed in. Add in the eggs one at a time until the mixture is completely combined.
Sieve the flour, cocoa powder and coffee into the mixture and carry on stirring until everything is combined. As you're mixing, slowly pour in the milk and then the hazelnuts, and when the entire mixture is combined, pour into the baking tin.
Pop the cake into the oven for 45 minutes, it's done once it springs back when you gently press it, or a sharp knife inserted into the cake comes out clean.
While the cake is cooking make the coffee syrup. Boil 100ml of espresso (or strong coffee) in a pan along with 100ml caster sugar until it reduces by around a half ( around five minutes).
When you take the cake out of the oven, prick it all over with a skewer or sharp knife and then pour the syrup over the top of the cake.
Leave it for at least an hour before removing it from the tin. During this time make your icing. Beat together the butter, cocoa powder, coffee and sugar until it forms stiff peaks.
Spread a thick layer of butter cream on top of the cake and cover with a sprinkle of hazelnuts and then dig in!


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IZ*ONE is having a great debut, breaking multiple records, with 'La Vie en Rose'! Besides 'La Vie en Rose' being a great song to listen to, the stunning choreography is defiantly one of the reasons why so many WIZ*ONEs are so crazy for their performances! The rose themed choreography with both delicate and powerful components really compliments the song and makes this performance super enticing to watch!
Since winning MNET's survival programme, Produce 48, the 12 members of IZ*ONE must have worked hard to prepare for their perfect performances, so please do check out their dance practice and remember to continue supporting IZ*ONE!!!
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Phoenix Contact GmbH & Co. KG is one of the world's leading manufacturers of connection and automation technologies for the electronics industry. Phoenix Contact needed to be able to make accurate decisions based on the latest business intelligence (BI) data. The infrastructure for its existing BI system was at its limits, causing long delays in getting information.
Dell - Kent Police
The Kent Police Authority is one of 43 police authorities in England and Wales established by Parliament for the governance of policing at a local level. The authority's IT infrastructure was five years old, and with this system, the Kent Police experienced performance issues that delayed retrieval of information. Additionally, a lack of scalability meant support costs were becoming more expensive. The Kent Police needed a scalable and powerful solution to run its business-critical application. To do this, Dell, SAP and Novell collaborated closely to put forward a complete solution for the Kent Police Authority.
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House Ear Institute (HEI) is an internationally recognized non-profit research organization based in Los Angeles. Known for its contributions to auditory science, HEI's 180 employees require a fast, reliable communications infrastructure. Until recently HEI's 10/100 Ethernet headquarters network lacked the speed researchers needed to transfer files between offices and other research centers, resulting in bottle-necks that hampered staff's productivity.
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Altran is a European leader in innovation consulting. Founded in 1982, the company has three areas of expertise: technology and innovation, information systems, and strategy and management. Altran needed to standardize various IT systems by installing common software solutions across Altrans 150 companies. This included a financial consolidation application, ERP as well as e-mail.
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Michael Kors has teamed up with the United Nations World Food Programme to help solve the world-hunger crisis. In addition to PSAs and charity events, Kors has designed two watches that will help feed 100 kids with each purchase. (WWD)
Expect the Grammys to be a little more suited up this year: Justin Timberlake is now among the list of performers at this year's show. Never mind that he's not nominated, we're just happy to see JT bringing sexy back...again! (PopCrush)
The latest from celebrity designer Victoria Beckham is the new ICON collection, available exclusively on her e-commerce site. Posh indeed!
Alexander Wang has enlisted a group of influencers to take photos with the Samsung Galaxy Note II that the designer will then work from to create a new print for a limited-edition bag. This has got to be one of the most unexpected — but coolest! — fashion collabs we've heard of in a long time. (WWD)
It's a tough game coming up with new ideas in the beauty biz, but this one kind of makes sense: Physician's Formula has just come out with new, stackable nail polish. As ladies guilty of owning literally hundreds of bottles, this might just be a blessing. (Fashionista)
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Punknews.org is proud to announce that the First World Problems podcast has joined the ever growing Punknews Podcast network. First World Problems is a podcast started by three friends who share a common love for music and want to duplicate the feeling of hanging out and talking about music with your friends. Your hosts include Ray Harkins (peta2/Sound & Fury, ex- Taken, Mikoto, Century Media), Joey Cahill (6131 Records/Sound & Fury) and Scott Arnold (who is far too bad ass for any namedropping).
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This "return" episode, we have no guests and talk about everything from the new Set Your Goals to The Challenge: Rivals.
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Unitarian churches offer a liberal religion that draws from many faith traditions. Unitarians are people who identify as Christians, Jews, Buddhists, Muslims, Hindus, Pagans, Atheists and others. Unitarians are encouraged to search for truth on their own spiritual path. It is the only religion to come together in a blessed community with such a wide range of beliefs.
What do Unitarians do in the World?
Unitarians have historically had an impact on social and political reform far greater than our small numbers would suggest. Many Unitarians have been pioneers in numerous fields, based on our declared commitment to social justice and equality. We were the first denomination to ordain women as ministers, and also the first to ordain openly gay men and women. Individual Unitarians have their own particular causes, but among the issues which the denomination continues to take the lead on are gay and lesbian rights, animal welfare and penal reform.
Unitarianism is a Liberal Religious Faith
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Unitarian congregations offer weekly worship services that draw upon the breadth of these great sources of inspiration.
Unitarians believe that each individual is on their own spiritual journey, but that together we can journey toward wholeness.
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If you are not a season ahead, you are a season behind. We learned this basic rule of fashion while at New York Fashion Week, which showed work from designers' Spring/Summer 2016 collections. On September 13, we attended the Essence Street Style Block Party, which went down in DUMBO. The acronym stands for Down Under the Manhattan Bridge Overpass, which is near Brooklyn Bridge Park in Brooklyn and has a scenic view of the Big Apple. In DUMBO, we spotted some amazingly stylish tribes of young men who contributeto the melting pot of art and culture that is New York. So instead of showing local street-wear this week, we're presenting style stories straight from New York. Gentlemen of Denver, take notes on how to add some character to your wardrobe.
Name: Jamar Hooks
Profession: I work for the city of New York.
Where are you from? Brooklyn via the Bronx
What brought you to the Essence Street Style Block Party ? An opportunity to establish friendships and connections with some of the most stylish black people in NYC.
Who designed your outfit? The shoes are by Yves Saint Laurent, the jacket is by Gucci, the belt is by Calvin Klein, the jeans are by [John] Galliano.
How would you describe your style in three words? Urbane with an edge.
Who or what inspires your style and fashion sense? My mood defines what I'm wearing. When I mean business, I wear all-black.
Where do you shop at? I enjoy thrifting for treasures and vintage pieces. But you can find me at men's boutiques and big department stores from time to time.
What is your style mantra? I always say, "What's the temperature today?"
What is your favorite accessory? A haircut and a smile.
What is your favorite color? Pink.
Website: Instagram.com/jamarhooks Name: London Bambi
Profession: Fashion designer/stylist
Where are you from? Chicago.
What brought you to the the Essence Street Style Block Party? I just came out for a Sunday fun-day with my boyfriend. Plus, I wanted to celebrate fashion week.
Who designed your outfit? The T-shirt is designed by me. It's from my clothing line, Black Balloon. The jeans are JBrand and the jacket was a vintage find.
How would you describe your style in three words? Rock star. Worn. Luxe.
Who or what inspires your style and fashion sense? Life, my mother and the shade black.
Where do you shop at? Barney's New York, and Trash and Vaudeville for most of my wardrobe.
What is your style mantra? Beauty and agony go side by side. You can't have one without having the other. I used to hate getting attention for the way I dressed, because I never dressed for attention. I just wanted to feel and look good. I'm a little bit more relaxed now when strangers take my pictures, because I see fashion as a shared art.
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The good old days of exploring Mars is back… and this time, it's on the PlayStation 4 and Xbox One. Originally released back in 2009 (thus the wordplay 'Re-Mars-tered'), the new game can be enjoyed in 4K resolution! The third-person shooter will feature a largely unchanged storyline: It's up to you to liberate the colonies on Mars from the oppressive government by destroying their outposts in each sector. The plot may sound a tad generic, but the gameplay is nothing short of high-octane.
Platform: PS4 and Xbox One
This turn-based, role-playing game has no reason to be on our list – but with its classic 2D game design that hearkens back to the Final Fantasy games – Ocopath Traveler brings the element of nostalgia back into gaming. Of course, things are a bit more sophisticated now: You get striking visual effects with 2D sprite animation and polygonal 3D backgrounds, and modern effects like motion blur. You also get to choose between eight playable characters – each with their own unique abilities.
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Our favourite supersonic hedgehog, Sonic, is making a comeback – and this time, you can enjoy the experience on all leading gaming consoles. 'Plus' stands for the two additional characters in the title: Mighty the Armadillo and Ray the Flying Squirrel – both of whom we absolutely adore. Apart from that, Sega also adds a new four-player competitive multiplayer and stage remix modes that should keep you occupied.
Platform: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Switch
It seems the trend is all about remastered games. No Man's Sky – which was released in 2016 – will now make its way into consoles, albeit, with four new updates, including a live multiplayer version and additions on the space exploration front. The game will revolve around four segments: exploration, survival, combat, and trading. Players are also free to perform within the entirety of the 18 quintillion planets (!) that are a part of the open universe.
Platform: PS4, Xbox One, PC
Strategy game meets art: That's what The Banner Saga 3 is all about. Those familiar with the series will know of the intricate, yet captivating, storyline. But, for those of you simpletons (like me) who don't know, the game revolves around a band of humans and mythical beings taking turns to sustain their race from extinction. The third installation of the game will also mark the end of the long-running series, so make sure to grab your copy while you can.
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1 packet active dry yeast (scant tablespoon)
1 C. warm water (115 to 120°F. -- NOT boiling)
2-3/4 C. flour
1 T. sugar
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2 T. vegetable oil or softened butter
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2 T. baking soda
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It didn't take me long to make it and I am thrilled to case her Christmas one. I will be making plenty of those these year!
I did this project on Saturday getting prepared for my class yesterday so today I am all projected out. Whew!!!
Here's the tutorial:
- Take a 6 x 9" piece of Cast-A-Spell DP and score it at 3 3/4" and 7 1/2".
- Rotate the DP 90 degrees and score it at 1". If the DP has a pattern then make sure that you pay attention to it's orientation before you start scoring.
- Fold along the crease lines with a bone folder. The 1" flap that you scored along the bottome of the DP will be divided into three rectangular-shaped sections by the intersecting score lines. Cut out the left and right rectangles.
- On the remaining bottom 1" rectangular-shaped flap, round the two corners with a 3/16" corner rounder punch.
- Lay your DP on the table in front of you so that the largest flap is towards the left, the small 1 1/2" wide flap is on the right and the 1" rectangular shaped flap with the rounded corners is at the bottom.
- Fold the large left flap inwards. Place some Snail Adhesive on the small right flap and fold that inwards. Place some Snail adhesive on the small 1" bottom flap and fold that upwards. You've now created your "envelope".
- Rotate the envelope so that the top opening is towards the left and the bottom is towards the right and run it through a paper crimper. You may need to run it through twice.
- Punch a half circle in the front of the envelope using a 1 1/4" circle punch. Set aside.
- Take a Top Note die cut out of Pumpkin Pie CS using the Big Shot and Stampin' Up!'s Top Note die. Fold the top note die in half along the long side. Punch a hole in each bottom corner with a 1/16" hand held circle punch.
- Stamp a greeting on the front (towards the bottome right edge) in Basic Black Classic Ink. Use a Stamp-a-ma-jig if necessary (which I LOVE because it makes your stamping so perfect!).
- Insert a silver brad into each hole that you punched in Step 9.
- Wrap a 16" piece of Basic Black Grosgrain ribbon around the folded Top Note die and tie the ribbon in a knot. Trim the ends.
- Take a 3 1/8" x 4 5/8" piece of Whisper White CS and Stamp the pumpkin from the Holiday Best (Hostess Level 1) stamp set, in Pumpkin Pie, and Garden Green Stampin' Write Markers.
- Mat the Whisper White CS piece onto a 3 1/4" x 4 3/4" piece of Pumpkin Pie CS using Snail adhesive.
- Punch out a tab from a piece of Cast-A-Spell DP using the Round Tab punch. Fold the tab in half and center and stick it to the top of the Pumpkin Pie CS tag using Snail Adhesive.
- Insert the tag into the DP envelope pouch and then slide it into the Top Note die "top". You're done!
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Turns out that the two nail polishes I have to show you today are blue, but I do have the manicure blues a little bit because I'm not doing my nails as often as I'd like to and I miss it. #momlife I'm working on making changes to my daily routine in the hopes that I'll have more energy so I can do my nails more often. Fingers crossed… Anywho, I digress. Let's take a look at these nail polishes.
Let's start with Aqua from Joe Fresh. I used this one back in the spring when I tend to go for brighter colours. My experience with Joe Fresh polishes is usually good, but this one did not follow the usual quality that I'm used to with them. This one was streaky and patchy and required three coats for full opacity. I then finished it off with a top coat. I loved the end result though; it was a beautiful bright blue perfect for the season.
Then we have absolute blue from essence. This is actually the second time I wear this colour because the first time I did not have the chance to take pictures. But I loved it so much that I just HAD to wear it again so I could show it to you. The formula on this one is a dream to work with, being almost fully opaque with ONE coat. You could totally get away with one coat because I had some fingers that were perfect with the first coat, but others needed some minor touch ups so I added a second coat on all fingers. Then I finished it off with top coat. Unfortunately, my top coat is getting thick and gloopy and it created air streaks that landed on my nails, and it bubbled on me. 🙁 Time for a new one! — I bought two already! 😉
This colour is from the Kalinka Beauty collection that came out a few years ago so you can't find it in stores anymore. But if you see it in a blogger sale, or a yard sale, or just have a friend getting rid of it, GRAB IT!!! It's seriously that good!
Do you own these colours?
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From installing outlet covers to getting a car seat to figuring out day care options for after the baby comes, preparing for a new child is all about sweating the details. The planning should start as soon as you find out about the pregnancy and continue for about 18 more years, just to be on the safe side. If you want to truly be prepared for when the baby first arrives home, check out this course on bringing baby home that will help you with the first 6 months of the baby's life.
While this all sounds quite stressful, and it is, this is a challenge that should be met with excitement. There are probably many more details to deal with than either of the parents ever would have thought possible. In addition to our article, there is a wealth of knowledge in bookstores, the Internet and other parents who have done this exact same thing. Try not to stress out too badly, and good luck with this exciting event!
Preparing Your House
You want your home to be both safe and comfortable for your new baby and there's a lot of planning and shopping that will go into this process. Hopefully you can get a lot of this stuff from friends and family during the baby shower or from hand-me-downs from other parents whose kids outgrew clothes and toys. This course on baby-proofing your house will help you prepare your home for your new baby, and let's go over some of the most important tips now:
Babyproofing the House
- Make sure the baby's crib is safe. Avoid soft bedding in the crib – of it's too soft, it could lead to suffocation. Also, make sure the slats in the crib are 2 3/8 inches apart or less so their head doesn't get trapped.
- Make sure all small toys, balloons, balls, etc. are far away from the crib. These may pose a choking risk.
- Don't put the crib next to a window. The cords from blinds can be dangerous and if the window breaks, glass could injure the baby.
- Use toy chests without lids or ones that have lids that prop open so the child doesn't get hurt or trapped.
- Install locks on anything that can be potentially dangerous: the toilet, cabinets, drawers, etc.
- Unplug all electrical devices and hide them until they are needed. Also, install outlet covers so the baby doesn't get shocked.
- Make sure all sharp edges and corners are properly cushioned.
- Keep anything poisonous out of reach. Household cleaners, medications and anything with a skull and crossbones on it should be kept locked up.
- Set your hot water heater to a maximum of 120 F so that your child can't burn themselves.
Buying Furniture and Accessories Checklist
- A safe car seat that's been federally approved and safety tested
- Bottles and nipples for milk
- Baby monitor
- Crib or basinet
- Diaper bag with diapers, blanket, change of clothes, plastic bag for soiled diapers, wash cloth or baby wipes
- Diaper pale for cloth diapers
- Changing table
- Breast pump
- Stroller
- Pacifiers
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Pregnancy and childbirth put an incredible strain on a woman's body but there are ways to prepare for the rigors of childbirth. It can also be scary, especially for first-time mothers.
- Try taking yoga. This pregnancy yoga course will help you stay healthy along with your baby and prepare you for labor as well as help keep you fit after the birth.
- See your doctor regularly. You'll probably be seen once a month during the first and second trimesters. Starting at about 28 weeks, you'll go every two weeks and then weekly from 36 weeks until you deliver. Women at higher risk of complications require more-frequent checkups.
- Exercise and eat healthy. This nutrition program will keep you fit and feeling great. If you take care of your body during pregnancy, it will take care of you afterwards.
- Figure out what kind of pregnancy you want to have. Will you want a natural childbirth (no medication) or will you take drugs for the pain, will you do it at home or in the hospital? There are many options these days for women; pick the one that's best for you.
These are the things that fall through the cracks. They may seem small but if planned properly, will make this process that much easier.
- Prepare an overnight bag for the hospital. It should contain: paperwork (insurance info, birth plan, hospital forms); warm socks; a robe; slippers; maternity bras; lip balm; toiletries; cell phone and charger; lozenges or candy; reading material. Don't forget stuff for the baby, too – a child seat, coming home outfit, blankets to stay warm, etc.
- Hire a doula (a woman who is trained to assist during childbirth and who may provide support to the family after the baby is born), midwife (another type of childbirth assistant), or any other people to help with the pregnancy and birth.
- Take classes to prepare you for parenthood and childbirth: breastfeeding class, newborn care class, etc.
- Check into a cloth diaper service. This option may be cheaper than disposable diapers and is definitely a "greener" option.
- Take a tour of the hospital so you will feel comfortable when the big day finally comes.
- Arrange for a ride to the hospital if you don't have a car.
- Learn as much as you can about the whole pregnancy and birthing process. Be an active participant so that you can be as prepared as possible for the occasion.
Hopefully we were able to help just a little and set your mind at ease in this stressful but joyous time. While it is important to prepare for the baby beforehand, once he or she rears their little head, it will all fall by the wayside and you'll just be focused on the tiny new person in your house and you will do your best to make them happy and safe. For tips on keeping your new baby happy after getting home, this resource on keeping your baby happy will show you how to calm your little one during their first months and years of life.