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Carolyn Robertsonon September 23, 2014 | 20 comments
When picking the perfect baby name, potential nicknames deserve just as much attention. Helen is lovely. Hell? Not so much. The same could be said for Richard and Dick, Arthur and Art. Even if the shortened version isn't completely cringe-worthy, it could just be a name you don't particularly like. When I was pregnant with… Read more »
Kristina Sauerweinon May 1, 2014 | 9 comments
Prego, preggers, preggie. My literal-minded, language-loving self hates the overly-casual, cringe-worthy nicknames for pregnancy (and nodded approvingly when I read this post denouncing the trend). My friendlier, young-at-heart self shrugs indifferently at shortening the word "pregnancy," so much so that I am pretty sure I've used "prego" in an email or text, maybe even more… Read more »
Sara McGinnison March 11, 2014 | 6 comments
Busy Philipps doesn't subscribe to the same line of thought about baby names that most parents I know do. Perhaps though, the mother of Birdie and Cricket is onto something? During a visit to Today the 34-year-old star, who was given the name Elizabeth Jean Philipps at birth, explained, "Since I grew up with a… Read more »
Betsy Shawon November 29, 2013 | 7 comments
I've often wondered if nicknames were viewed as being less professional than longer, whole names. Referring to yourself by your short name, I feared, was akin to saying "it's okay, you don't need to take me seriously if you don't want to. In fact, please don't." I've been tempted to introduce myself as Elizabeth rather… Read more »
Melissa Byerson November 21, 2012 | 74 comments
If you're anything like my husband and me, arriving at a suitable name for your unborn child was a painstaking process that involved research, books, rounds and rounds of "how about", and an argument or ten. We just couldn't agree on ANYTHING. When we finally did, it was magical. And while we had no naysayers… Read more »
Sara McGinnison September 5, 2012 | 15 comments
Snooki's baby boy has made his photo debut on the cover of People magazine! Rocking a pair of Italian flag themed baby shoes, Lorenzo Dominic LaValle is seen sleeping blissfully next to his smiling mother. Check out the image of "mommy and her little meatball" as Sway from MTV News so eloquently puts it in… Read more »
Rebecca Michalson August 22, 2012 | 283 comments
Sure, "binky" is probably the classic nickname for a pacifier, with "paci" as a close runner up. That doesn't even begin to explore the creativity of babies (and parents) as they come up with a name for the magical, wonderful, and sometimes developmentally required pacifier. Click through the slideshow below to see just some of… Read more »
Joyce Slatonon June 18, 2012 | 241 comments
Picking a baby name is so hard, right? You don't want it to sound like everyone else's, but you don't want it to be so weird that your future child is constantly having to spell or explain it. You have to consider how it sounds with your last name, what the name means, how it… Read more »
Kate Marsh Lordon January 30, 2012 | 168 comments
For the last week or two I've felt totally weird referring to the baby as "It" and I'm starting to think we really should have come up with a sweet nickname. Frankly, it's kind of embarrassing that it's taken reaching 34 weeks for this issue to really bother me but as the baby continues to… Read more »
Katherine Martinon August 31, 2011 | 42 comments
My name is a nickname. My real name is Katherine, but no one calls me Katherine. I always go by Katie. In fact, so much so that if someone calls my phone and asks for "Katherine", I immediately know it's a telemarketer. I love the name Katie and love the name Katherine, but I've never… Read more »
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Peanut, Button, Peach, Bean — if babies only knew the crazy names we give them before they're even born! What cute 'n' kooky name did you bestow on your growing wee one while he was still in your belly? Post a comment below sharing your nickname for your baby in utero, and you'll be entered… Read more »
BabyCenter Featured Experton November 19, 2014 | 2 comments
This post is sponsored by Tommee Tippee By Audrey McClelland, Founder of Mom Generations and Tommee Tippee "Tommee Mommee" When I had my first son William back in September of 2004, everything was new to me as a mother. Every time William did something, it was a new experience for me. The one thing that… Read more »
Sara McGinnison October 23, 2014 | 41 comments
The past handful of days have been harrowing for Ashley Gardner and her husband Tyson, as they learned two of the four babies they're expecting were suffering complications. On doctors orders the pair boarded a flight to California and the mom-to-be underwent surgery. Opening up to BabyCenter about TTTS (twin-to-twin transfusion syndrome, a dangerous condition… Read more »
Carolyn Robertsonon October 9, 2014 | 2 comments
It's been almost one month since Eva Mendes and Ryan Gosling welcomed their baby girl, but the pair have managed to steer clear of the spotlight since then. Friends of the couple report that they are already head over heels with their daughter, and that both are proving to be very hands-on parents. One source… Read more »
Carolyn Robertsonon October 8, 2014 | 5 comments
We have big dreams for our babies before they're even born. Will she be an artist or an astronaut? Will he play football or be in finance? For parents of babies born too soon, though, those dreams are often put on hold. It's hard to drift too far into fantasies of the future when you're… Read more »


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Viru Centre Apartment Tallinn
Official Contact Details - Viru Centre ApartmentPhone: +372 5577636 Fax: +372 6310171
Apartment has picturesque view of the surrounding area and modern interior of the rooms will attract you to apartments during your visit to Tallinn.
- Price from 85 EUR / Day
- Capacity up to 4 people
- 1 bedroom & 1 bathroom
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Last updated: 12/28/2005
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1 room apartment (45 m2) is located on the penultimate storey of the apartment building at the Viru Centre in the heart of the city. The distance from the Port of Tallinn400m, from the Town Hall Square300m and from the Tallinn Airport3.5 km.
The apartment is located on the penultimate (8th) storey of the apartment building at the Viru Centre. There is double-bed, leather furniture, sofa and 2 armchairs. Convertible extra beds are possible. The apartment has cable television, broadband Internet connection and a kitchenette with all the necessary utensils. The apartment is completely furnished and has a modern kitchenette with the necessary utensils (electric cooker, fridge, microwave, pots and pans, coffee maker, water kettle), including tableware. Additional facilities of apartment are washing machine, iron, security, double windows and independent heating.
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- If at all suspicious of fraud, ask to see their website, or any other literature they can provide or send to you. Ask them for contact details for guests who have previously stayed on their property insisting on telephone numbers. Be suspicious of emails that originate from free email services (yahoo, hotmail, gmail, etc)
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Because of a local law, 80 percent of the homes in Del Mar, Calif., are built partially underground. The dilemma that created for Jack B. Smyer II was how to deliver natural light to the basement bathroom of this house.
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Orkin's Top 5 Mosquito FAQs
ATLANTA, Aug. 27, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- West Nile Virus is at the forefront of people's minds lately, so the experts at Orkin, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Rollins Inc. (NYSE: ROL), have developed answers to five frequently asked questions.
Q: I have surveyed my yard, and I do not see any places for standing water. Are there places I am not thinking about or seeing that could have standing water? A: Yes, there are probably several unexpected mosquito breeding areas around your property. Besides emptying the obvious flower pots, bird baths and old tires of water, make sure to clean gutters and downspouts regularly or cover with mesh to prevent leaves and debris from collecting and holding water. Children's toys, swings, slides and playgrounds can have small crevices where water can collect. A few other odd places you may not have considered: your car, landscape statues, rain gauge, garden hoses and even large plant leaves. If a full plastic garbage bag sits in the rain, it can develop a small pocket where water can collect. Remember, it only takes about a cup of water for mosquitoes to breed. And just because your yard may be free of standing water, does not mean your neighbor's yard is too.
Q: Why are there so many cases of West Nile Virus this year? Are there more mosquitoes?A: Many experts point to last year's mild winter and the scorching temperatures this summer, helping the mosquitoes thrive. Several areas of the country are facing water use restrictions because of the drought, but even a little bit of water from a thunderstorm, washing your car or watering your lawn can be enough. It is also important to note, especially since we are in hurricane season, wind can displace mosquitoes, including those that carry West Nile Virus. The virus is carried in and transmitted by birds, and wind can also move birds to different areas.
Q: I thought this was the end of mosquito season, so how much longer do we need to worry about this? A: This is the peak mosquito breeding season, not peak West Nile Virus season. It often takes two to 15 days for the virus to show any symptoms, so it could be a few more weeks until we are in the clear. Temperatures need to be around freezing before mosquitoes will start to die off. In some places, mosquitoes can be seen until October or even later.Q: Is it true that mosquitoes do not need water to breed, and can just lay their eggs in wet dirt? A: Most mosquito species prefer to lay eggs at the edge of water bodies against mulch, grass, foliage or refuse that will hold the eggs at the surface of the water. If the water evaporates – or you pour it out - before the eggs develop, which usually takes about 7 to 10 days, the eggs will not develop completely into adults, and they will die. If water is not present, those eggs can sit for months until there is enough water to float the eggs to develop and feed the larva. That is why, even though much of the country is in a drought, mosquitoes are still active. Q: Can my pool encourage mosquito breeding? A: Typically, mosquitoes do not breed in pools because they prefer non-moving water. But if the pool has been neglected, mosquitoes can certainly use that water to breed. Also, chlorine and other pool chemicals inhibit breeding. It is important to check unexpected places for standing water, and homeowners can do a lot to decrease their chances of getting bitten by mosquitoes. Orkin experts recommend people take the following precautions to protect themselves:
- Protect yourself: wear EPA-approved insect repellent along with long sleeve shirts and long pants.
- Stay indoors during dusk and dawn and an hour before and after dusk and dawn. Those are the times of day when mosquitoes are most active.
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Submitted by Ira Freeman on Tue, 04/23/2013 - 19:12. Permalink
One more reason to NOT Stand With Rand!
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We doctors are interested in wine and have been for a long time. In fact, physicians' interest in wine predates even our love affair with golf. The belief that wine possesses medicinal properties has endured for centuries. In ancient Egypt, wine was used to treat ear infections. A pharmacopoeia from the year 2200 BCE lists wine as a medicine. Hippocrates (450–370 BCE), the "Father of Medicine," used wine as a key component in many of his remedies, and prescribed it as a treatment for fevers, a diuretic, an antiseptic and a general aid for convalescence. Displaying his customary wisdom, Hippocrates wrote, "Wine is fit for man in a wonderful way provided that it is taken with good sense." Other ancient physicians used wine as a sedative, a treatment for anemia and an appetite stimulant. Clearly, the medical profession has long been comfortable with the idea that wine may be used to promote health. Today we finally have the data to back up this belief. Next: Can arthritis pain relievers hurt your heart?
Excerpted from Heart 411: The Only Guide to Heart Health You'll Ever Need, by Marc Gillinov, MD and Steven Nissen, MD (Three Rivers Press, 2012).


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ISSNThe International Standard Serial Number of the International Journal of Naval History is 1932-6556
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View from the Quarterdeck: July 2014
Have you ever wondered why it is that some individuals seem to be almost innately curious about the study of history? I vividly recall my mentor at the University of Washington, Professor Wilton B. Fowler, saying at the beginning of … Continue reading
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Learning to Fail: Lessons for the Twenty-First Century from the Pacific War
Brent Powers Lieutenant, U.S. Navy Introduction As the U.S. military finds itself several years into its rebalancing to the Pacific, with an unspoken focus on China, today's naval officers would recognize the conditions that their pre-World War II forebears faced. … Continue reading
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BOOK REVIEW – Blue versus Orange: The U.S. Naval War College, Japan, and the Old Enemy in the Pacific, 1945-1946
Hal M. Friedman, Blue versus Orange: The U.S. Naval War College, Japan, and the Old Enemy in the Pacific, 1945-1946. Newport, RI: Naval War College Press, 2013, 364 pp. Review by Joseph Moretz British Commission for Military History The role … Continue reading
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