On the Relevance of Using Interference and Service Differentiation Routing in the Internet-of-Things
Next generation sensor networks are predicted to be deployed in the Internet-of-the-Things (IoT) with a high level of heterogeneity. They will be using sensor motes which are equipped with different sensing and communication devices and tasked to deliver different services leading to different energy consumption patterns. The application of traditional wireless sensor routing algorithms designed for sensor motes expanding the same energy to such heterogeneous networks may lead to energy unbalance and subsequent short-lived sensor networks resulting from routing the sensor readings over the most overworked sensor nodes while leaving the least used nodes idle. Building upon node interference awareness and sensor devices service identification, we assess the relevance of using a routing protocol that combines these two key features to achieve efficient traffic engineering in IoT settings and its relative efficiency compared to traditional sensor routing. Performance evaluation with simulation reveals clear improvement of the proposed protocol vs. state of the art solutions in terms of load balancing, notably for critical nodes that cover more services. Results show that the proposed protocol considerably reduce the number of packets routed by critical nodes, where the difference with the compared protocol becomes more and more important as the number of nodes increases. Results also reveal clear reduction in the average energy consumption.
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Police say two suspects will face charges in connection to a brutal attack on four homeless men in Borough Park, and others are being sought in connection with the crime.
The attack happened outside 100 260th St. around 6:45 a.m. back on Feb. 23. Surveillance video was rolling as the suspects punched and kicked the sleeping homeless men.
News 12 is told the suspects demanded money from the men, and got away with just $5.
One of the victims, a 42-year-old man, remains hospitalized in critical condition.
Police say two suspects, 25-year-old Adolfo Romero and 29-year-old Jesus Guadalupe, are already in custody for separate crimes and will now face charges for the attack.
Police have identified a third person, Basilio Zacaraya, who is still wanted in connection with the case. They say two more individuals were seen kicking and punching the victims, but those men haven't been identified.


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USU's Science Unwrapped Explores Colorado River March 29
Monday, Mar. 25, 2013
USU river scientist Jack Schmidt is featured speaker for Science Unwrapped Friday, March 29, at 7 p.m. in the Eccles Science Learning Center auditorium at USU. Admission is free and all are welcome. Photo courtesy Scott A. Wright, USGS.
A world-renowned expert on the Colorado River, Schmidt is among USGS scientists who designed high-flow experiments, beginning in 1996, from Glen Canyon Dam. The water releases, which simulate spring floods, are used to restore native habitat.
The Colorado River flows through some of the most iconic and picturesque landscapes of the American West, including Grand Canyon. But as a critical source of water and electricity for more than 30 million people in the United States and Mexico, the waterway is caught in a precarious tug-of-war.
Can the once-mighty river survive competing, unrelenting interests?
Utah State University river scientist Jack Schmidt addresses this question at Science Unwrapped Friday, March 29. Schmidt, chief of the U.S. Geological Survey Grand Canyon Monitoring and Research Center, presents “The Colorado: A River Run Through” at 7 p.m. in the Emert Auditorium (Room 130) of the Eccles Science Learning Center. Hosted by USU’s College of Science, the event is free and open to all ages.
One of the world’s leading experts on the Colorado River, Schmidt is among a team of scientists that designed a series of controlled releases of water from Glen Canyon Dam, starting in 1996, in efforts to restore habitats altered by the use of dams.
Schmidt, a professor in USU’s Department of Watershed Sciences, will discuss his research and conservation efforts, as well as tough decisions facing citizens and policymakers in determining how to manage the Colorado.
“It’s up to us to decide what kind of river the Colorado will ultimately become,” he says. “We want it all, but we can’t have it all.”
A variety of hands-on learning activities and exhibits follow Schmidt’s talk.
The March 29 event is the second of three presentations in Science Unwrapped’s spring 2013 “Water” series.
- “Big Water: USU Scientist Aids Efforts to Restore Colorado River,” Utah State Today
- “Rivers Run Through Him,” Utah State Magazine
- USU Department of Watershed Sciences
- USU Ecology Center
- USU Quinney College of Natural Resources
- USU College of Science
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George Lucas - Experimental Filmmaker.
This student film from 1967 shows that, and we discuss how this student film shows so much in the way of the Avant Garde
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No one does film festival fashion quite like Elle.
Celebrities gathered in New York on Monday in support of the Trevor Project's important mission to end LGBTQ youth suicide.
Celebrities leaned on the tried-and-true duo for various affairs.
And Beyoncé graced us with her presence — in Balmain no less — so there's that.
This ain't your high school cotillion.
The hashtag used was literally "#IndianSummer."
And we're into it.
It's been a whirlwind few months for Fanning — who just turned 18, went to Cannes for the first time and graduated high school. Her recent looks reflect a new, more adult chapter.
As celebs like Lily James and Emily Ratajkowski demonstrate, it's all about dark hues and autumnal fabrics.
Rompers make us happy, too.
It's evident when someone is comfortable in her own skin.
Here comes the bride(s)...
If Cannes has the most glamorous red carpet of the year, then the AmFar Gala, held annually during the film festival, is the ultra-ultra glam cherry
There's no question that Zuhair Murad knows his way around a red carpet gown. So we weren't surprised to see his designs show up several times last night at the Billboards Music Awards. What is surprising? One of them gave us major deja vu.
The music industry hit the red blue carpet last night in Las Vegas for the Billboard Music Awards. We suspect the location may have affected many stars' choice of outfits, because there were a whole lot of sheer and slashed looks--not to mention a serious lack of pants. Also side ass is back! Thanks Ke$ha!
With the Oscars imminent, awards season, also known as red carpet season, is coming to an end. And the season has become almost as important to designers as it has to actors. There are of course always the mainstays like Elie Saab, Giambattista Valli, Armani Privé, Marchesa, J. Mendel, Reem Acra, and Oscar de la Renta. In fact, we'd bet money on all of the above being answers to the inevitable "who are you wearing" question this coming Sunday, as they have been since what seems like the beginning of time. But over the past couple of years, there have been some new names in the red carpet conversation. From Erdem to Alexandre Vauthier, click through to learn a little more about the new wave of red carpet designers (so you'll be an expert on all 10 of them before the Oscars)!
The Golden Globes is the first major event of award season and it usually gives us a taste of what sort of trends we can expect on the red carpet this year. From bold red, to pale blush tones, and plunging necklines, click through to see what trends the A-listers were sporting last night. Which ones are you feeling most?
The Golden Globes are here! As quickly as Ryan Seacrest is shuffling them down the red carpet, we've been collecting pictures and dress credits for all of our fave celebs. From new mamas Claire Danes and Megan Fox to some fashion risk takers (love your dress, Katharine McPhee!), click through to see all the red carpet looks from the Golden Globes.
We Add to Vogue's Best Dressed List: Shortlisting 10 of the best dressed women in the world can't have been easy, and while we think Vogue did a great job, there are another 10 ladies we feel deserved a shout out. Deborah Needleman's T Magazine: The magazine is not the same place that Sally Singer left it. To give you an idea of what to expect from the new team, we compiled this guide to the staffers Needleman has brought on board. A Misérables Diet: In her Vogue cover story Anne Hathaway spoke about her diet of "two thin squares of dried oatmeal paste a day" to slim down for her role as Fantine in Les Misérables. We had so many questions, like for starters, what is dried oatmeal paste? And what does it taste like? So we made some.
Twilight first shot Kristen to mainstream fame in 2008, when she was but a shy, awkward 18-year-old. Now, with a high fashion fragrance deal and a mega scandal under her belt, there's no doubt that K.Stew has certainly come into her own, both sartorially and otherwise. So, we thought this was the perfect opportunity to take a look back on all of Kristen's Twilight premiere looks from 2008 to 2012--and, um, grade them. Read on to see how she fared.

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In a pair of somber messages posted to Twitter, Obama said he grieved with the families “harmed by this act of hatred,” and said he would “stand with the survivors as they recover.” He followed up with a message urging those in power to take action to combat violence and reduce the prevalence of guns.
“May God also grant all of us the wisdom to ask what concrete steps we can take to reduce the violence and weaponry in our midst,” he wrote.
The 26 people were killed after a man, identified in reports as 26-year-old Devin Patrick Kelley, walked into the First Baptist Church and began shooting with an “assault-type rifle.” At least 20 other people were injured in the massacre, including a 5-year-old boy who was shot four times. The suspect was killed, although his cause of death is unclear.
Obama has remained relatively quiet on social media since the end of his presidency in January, but has frequently weighed in on issues of national concern with his sympathies and similar calls to action.

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So says Antonella Uliana, Councilor for Culture of the Municipality of Vittorio Veneto who continues saying: "Giorgini captures with the incisiveness of the sign, the freshness of the chromatic element and the choice of iconographic details, our desire to communicate a renewed, young and international competition. It is an original image, that can immediately be deciphered and that, thanks to the simplicity of the graphic layout, captures the attention by expressing what we wanted: the positivity of music ".
Alessandro “Ale” Giorgini from Vicenza started drawing as a child and has never stopped since. Today he works as an illustrator and has collaborated with brands such as Armani, Adidas, Barilla, Enel, Jeep, Puma, Martini, Disney, Warner Bros, Lavazza, Ferrero, Foot Locker, Emirates and has published his illustrations in The Hollywood Reporter, Le Monde, Boston Globe, Chicago Magazine, The Official Ferrari Magazine, Il Sole 24 Ore, Il Corriere della Sera, The Express. He has participated in exhibitions and events all over the world: from Tokyo to Paris, to New York, Los Angeles and Melbourne. He won the Chicago Museum of Design's Good Design Award (2017), was selected by the Society of Illustrators of New York (2015, 2017) and was nominated for the Boscarato Award at the TCBF (2016). From 2013 to 2018 he was president and artistic director of illustrious festivals. In the same years he was an illustration teacher at the IED (Turin), Bauer (Milan), IDEA Academy (Rome) and the International School of Comics (Padua). In 2017 he founded Magnifico, an agency that represents the work of some of the most important Italian illustrators.
The Violin Competition City of Vittorio Veneto Prosecco DOC International Award will take place at the Lorenzo Da Ponte Theater from Monday 27 September to Saturday 2 October 2021, the day dedicated to the final with the presence of the Orchestra of the Accademia della Scala of Milan.
On Sunday 26 September at 8.30 pm, there will also be an inaugural concert with an exceptional trio composed by the artistic director Francesco De Angelis on the violin, Monica Cattarossi on the piano and Enrico Dindo on the cello.
32° Concorso di Violino Città di Vittorio Veneto
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Vittorio Veneto (TV), Veneto, Italy
At this link the video with the statements of the Councilor for Culture Antonella Uliana and the illustrator Ale Giorgini: https://youtu.be/yCtLe_P-ZMs

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Since the dawn of the industrial age, the United States has been responsible for more carbon dioxide emissions than any other country, according to NPR, and the signing of the agreement signaled the nation`s commitment to reducing that burden on the world as a whole. However, the Trump administration has essentially reversed that position by pulling out of the deal and cancelling the policy of regulating domestic emissions, Scientific American reported. Paragraphs 6.4 to 6.7 introduce a mechanism “to contribute to the control of greenhouse gases and support sustainable development”.  Although there is still no specific name for the mechanism, many Parties and observers have informally united around the name “Sustainable Development Mechanism” or “SW Award”.   The MSD is considered the successor to the Clean Development Mechanism, a flexible mechanism under the Kyoto Protocol through which Parties could jointly request emission reductions for their intended nationally determined contributions. The SDG provides the framework for the future of the Clean Development Mechanism after Kyoto (in 2020). [needs to be updated] “I don`t know what the reasons are why Syria has decided to focus on this now. He has enough problems and doesn`t want to be seen as an outlier in any other way,” Oppenheimer told me. Under the Paris Agreement, each country must regularly identify, plan and report on its contribution to the fight against global warming.  There is no mechanism requiring a country to set a specific emission target on a specific date, but each target should go beyond the targets set previously. The United States officially withdrew from the agreement the day after the 2020 presidential election, although President-elect Joe Biden said America would join the agreement after his inauguration.
 Addressing delegates at a global climate meeting in Bonn, Syria`s Deputy Minister of Local Government and Environment, Wadah Katmawi, said his country would join the Paris Agreement “as soon as possible.” In other words, if the nation recommits, the United States would no longer be allowed to vote on decisions under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, a body formed by the agreement, according to the Times. Instead, U.S. representatives would have observer status, meaning they could still attend meetings and strategize with other countries, but they are not allowed to vote. Adaptation issues were further emphasized in the drafting of the Paris Agreement. Collective long-term adaptation objectives are included in the agreement and countries are held accountable for their adaptation measures, making adaptation a parallel component of the agreement with mitigation.  Adaptation objectives focus on improving adaptive capacity, increasing resilience and limiting vulnerability.  “We are joining forces with our partners from all regions of the world to do what needs to be done to prevent irreversible climate change,” he said. Within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change, legal instruments may be adopted to achieve the objectives of the Convention.
For the period 2008 to 2012, measures to reduce greenhouse gases were agreed in the Kyoto Protocol in 1997. The scope of the Protocol was extended until 2020 with the Doha amendment of the Protocol in 2012.  International treaties are essentially signals of goodwill – states that recognize their agreement on a particular issue. Signing a contract is only the first step. Treaties are usually the result of a summit between two or more States and are signed by Heads of State or their deputies during the Convention. After signing a contract, it must go through the steps at the state level to enter into force. A State is not deemed bound by the terms of a treaty until it has been ratified. Thus, there are many cases in which a State participates in negotiations, participates in a summit and publicly accepts the declared result, signs a treaty and does not ratify the treaty.
International law does not function in the same way as national law, since there is no system of application when a State decides not to ratify or not to comply with the measures agreed in a treaty. International organizations, such as the United Nations (UN), try to establish an agreed system of implementation, but due to the autonomy of the state system, each state only agrees to participate and may decide not to do so at any time. .


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MTV is adding more music videos to its schedule — at 3 a.m.
On Monday the network starts “AMTV,” a six-hour block for music and advertising experimentation. From 3 to 9 a.m. Monday through Thursday, it will show music videos, news, interviews and performances, harking back to the network’s origins as a 24-hour home for music videos.
Now, of course, the network is more synonymous with unrealistic reality shows like “The Hills” than with music. Over the years the network, a unit of Viacom, has relegated music videos to its less popular digital channels and intermissions between shows.


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Winds of Change (Winds of God #3)
Gavin has always thought Jennifer was the perfect example of a Wife of Noble Character, but she won't even speak to him. How can he explain what happened years ago when he isn't sure he knows himself? One thing is certain, Jennifer is still a woman of noble character, and she sends his heart into overdrive. Gavin will have to rely on God for inspiration into Jennifer's heart.
Can Jennifer get past her grief in time to see Gavin for who he truly is? While he's waiting, it looks as if someone else has beaten a path to Jennifer's door. Someone who isn't all he seems.
Jennifer's life could be on the line if Gavin doesn't get beyond the past in time to save her.
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The story for John Brewer published in the newspaper print edition (Feb. 21) contained errors, of which are now corrected in this online version.
John Brewer was bigger than life—that’s probably because he documented the lives of so many other Black Pittsburghers over the years. An author, raconteur, and collector of oral histories, Brewer died in his sleep, Feb. 13. He was 73.
As noted in the biography of him the Pittsburgh Black Media Federation wrote, he could recite the history of the Pittsburgh Trolley System from memory. He knew who owned a long-gone meat market on an East End street that is there no longer—and who worked there, and who they married.
He knew the players and the pretenders, and that proved invaluable when the Carnegie Museum needed someone to help catalog the more than 70,000 photographs, prints and negatives taken by renowned photographer Charles “Teenie” Harris, who shot for the Pittsburgh Courier from the 1930s through the 1970s. He curated the collection and began an oral history companion exhibit.
Until recently, Brewer was the longtime owner of the Greater Pittsburgh Coliseum in Homewood, which served as a meeting and event hall. And though Brewer was a proud Peabody High School graduate, the Coliseum would often host ceremonies when when Westinghouse alumni were voted onto the school’s Wall of Fame.
Former President Bill Clinton made a campaign stop there for his wife’s 2016 presidential campaign.
Visitation for Brewer was held at St. Charles Lawanga Parish Mother of God Council on Bennett Street, Feb. 18. He is survived by his wife Tina, and daughter, Kristine Jordan, and son, John. The visitation service was private, but the family is planning a memorial service at an unspecified future date.
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Volunteers have been stenciling up a storm for the Rockdale County Stormwater Utility Storm Drain Stenciling Program, which keeps County waterways clean through the labeling of storm drains to prevent illegal dumping. The county is calling for more volunteers to continue the success.
Earlier this month, the volunteer efforts of 11-year-old Boy Scout Nathan Rivers and his family helped the Storm Drain Stenciling Program achieve extraordinary success. Together with Nathan's younger brother Nevan, a local Cub Scout, and other family members, they marked a total of 63 drains within a two-day period in the Oglesby Bridge area of South Rockdale.
Volunteers play a critical role in reminding the public not to dump or pour anything into drains. Participants will also learn about the dangers of stormwater pollution, and receive stenciling kits and instructions on how to label storm water drains with decals that discourage illegal dumping into stormwater drains.
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Both due out this week, the new full-lengths by Stephen Hitchell (as Variant) and Sons of the Dragon will be limited to 100 copies each.
Hitchell is a prolific dub techno artist, though you may know him better as Intrusion, or as half of Echospace and cv313, his duos with Rod Modell, AKA DeepChord. (If none of those ring a bell, there's also Soultek, Phase90, Radius and probably a few others). Variant is the name he uses for his ambient work. FallingStars features two lengthy tracks—one clocks in at 25 minutes, the other at just under an hour.
Like Hitchell, Sons of the Dragon regulars on echospace [detroit]. The mysterious duo allegedly includes one Motor City native and one artist from "elsewhere," though their exact identities are kept under wraps. The Motor City Matrix combines the tracks from their 2009 album Orbiting Planet Arp with two new recordings: a cv313 "Live Reduction" of "The Evolution of San Mi" and a live version of the title track, recorded at DEMF in 2002.
Both releases will be available on CD in limited runs of 100.
01. Falling Stars (Reprise)
02. The Setting Sun (Reprise)
Sons of the Dragon: The Motor City Matrix
01. The Motor City Matrix (Original)
02. The Motor City Matrix (edit)
03. The Motor City Matrix (SP12 Mix)
04. Dancing Stars
05. The Evolution Of San Mi
06. The Journey (Qui Niu)
07. Night Sky
08. River Drive
09. Orbiting Planet Arp
10. The Journey (cv313's Unreleased Live Mix)
11. The Evolution Of San Mi (cv313's Live Reduction)
12. The Motor City Matrix (Live Version @ DEMF 2002)
echospace [detroit] will release FallingStars and The Motor City Matrix on December 9th, 2012.


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Hailing from Oslo in Norway, Sylvaine are set to release their 3rd album ‘Atoms Aligned, Coming Undone’ via Seasons Of Mist of November 2nd.
Today they’ve released their beautiful second single from the album, ‘Mørklagt’. Listen to it below.
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Used electronics marketplace Gazelle is ending its mail-in trade-in program. In an email obtained by The Verge, the company says it will stop offering the service on February 1st, 2021, meaning potential customers have until January 31st to get an old device in if they want to take advantage of the outgoing program. After that date, Gazelle will continue to sell refurbished devices on its website. And if you’re intent on trading in an old phone or iPad, you can still do so through its parent company, ecoATM, which operates kiosks across the US. Competing services like Orchard will remain an option as well.
According to The Verge, Gazelle doesn’t provide a reason for the move, but the current state of the mobile market in the US must have played a part in the decision. In recent years, leasing phones has become incredibly popular, with both carriers and manufacturers offering their own twist on the idea. If you’re the type of person who likes to have the latest iPhone model, there’s no need to sell your current model to a company like Gazelle when you can trade it in directly to Apple through both its iPhone Upgrade Program and traditional trade-in program. Since 2017, Apple has also offered mail-in options for the former, so it’s not like Gazelle’s exit is leaving a hole in the market.


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It’s time to unite to support our communities.
We’re living in unprecedented times. It’s a phrase that makes you pause and soberly reflect at the scale of the coronavirus outbreak, as its impact continues to be felt in all four corners of the world.
It’s a time when we all need to support one another, remain calm and show compassion. It’s a time to focus on communities and take heed of Stoke-on-Trent’s motto – Vis Unitas Fortior: united strength is stronger.
As such, we – the three leaders of the Conservatives, City Independents and Labour groups on the city council – have taken the combined step to come together to collectively call for people to show the public spiritedness that Stoke-on-Trent residents are famously known for.
These are testing times for our city. Precautionary steps have been taken to reduce council services so that care for the most vulnerable children and young people and adults can continue to be prioritised. The vast majority of the 4,600 employees who work at the council are residents of the communities that they serve, and steps continue to be taken to ensure these staff are safe and well to carry out this work. We also thank them hugely for their incredible hard work as the situation has escalated like we’ve never seen before.
It is more important than ever to be kind, compassionate and caring. We are group leaders of 44 local councillors who work hard to champion the communities you live in and to give a voice to you and each of the six towns and many neighbourhoods across Stoke-on-Trent. We represent 250,000 residents.
What the coronavirus has already shown us is that to get through this, we need to act as one community, a city-wide community. Already through the pages of the Sentinel, we are hearing how businesses are diversifying, restaurants are making home deliveries to people who are self-isolating, nightclubs are hosting ‘virtual’ gigs, supermarkets are making dedicated times available for older people to shop. People are volunteering their time to help their neighbours.
We need people to come together, to inspire each other and to give hope. For example, one local residents’ association has a Facebook group where people on every street in the ward are encouraged to nominate a person to act as a point of contact, to check on and support each other while another group has set up online support for parents across the city and others are offering to help those who are self-isolating. It’s this community spirit that we all need, to get through the difficult times that we face. Our heartfelt thanks go to all these groups as well as all those community and voluntary sector organisations supporting residents.
This is also time for a message of hope. We will get through this together. A lot of hard work is taking place behind the scenes at the council and across the public sector. We have contingency plans in place. We just need to ensure that we all remain calm and be kind.
We urge people not to panic buy. There is no need to do this, please stop it. It is important that every one of us follows the national public health advice. Please also make sure that you take the precautionary steps that we are being advised to follow. Too many people don’t seem to be following social distancing guidance and they must to stop the spread of this virus. Make sure you keep washing your hands carefully for at least 20 seconds and if you sneeze, catch it, bin it and kill it.
If you have coronavirus symptoms, please stay at home – this means if you have a high temperature where you feel hot to touch on your chest or your back, or if you have a new continuous cough – this means a cough for more than an hour or three or more coughing episodes in 24 hours. Do not go to a GP surgery, pharmacy or hospital. Use the 111 online coronavirus service to find out what to do: https://www.nhs.uk/conditions/coronavirus-covid-19/
While face-to-face council services are reducing at this time, with the council, many services can still be accessed online, through www.stoke.gov.uk, the MyStoke App or through our social media channels. Instead of visiting a library, you can access e-books or audio books via online services. You can make payments, inform us of changes in circumstances or make an application for council housing online.
There are rapidly changing times and we pledge that we will continue to do all that we can for the good of the residents in our communities and work to continue to provide important public services. Please let us all stay safe, healthy and work together to look out for each other at this time.


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Dear Yeti by James Kwan
Our two young explorers set out into the wild, heavily coat-ed, properly back-packed, with clipboard and binoculars in hand. Being ever so cautious, they first send a missive ahead – via cooperative bluebird: “Dear Yeti, We’re searching for you. Sincerely, Hikers.”
Beyond the back yard, over the stream, into the forest, up into the peaks, the intrepid hikers hike. As they get closer to the elusive yeti, more aerial missives are received by a roly-poly, cuddly brown being who watches from afar … albeit close enough to keep a careful watch on our dynamic duo. “We found some tracks, poops, and hairs, so you must be close,” the hikers announce. “We would really like to meet you.”
In spite of all their careful preparations, however, “food supplies are low,” they soon report. “The forest is getting darker” as a storm quickly approaches. Berries, a snow fort, and a gentle hand save the day (and night), and gratitude abounds.
First-time author/illustrator James Kwan’s charming debut blends humor, adventure, and delight into a wholly captivating, adorably winsome package. The epistolary first half follows the explorers’ adventures letter-by-letter, until the young ‘uns become a bit overwhelmed and start calling out to anyone who might be able to hear: “Bird? Yeti? I think we’re lost … ” That subsequent “Uh-oh” speaks volumes, while the imminent surprise is ideally timed to add the most excitement to the narrative. Complete with a warm and fuzzy resolve sure to entertain and comfort the youngest readers – oldsters will appreciate, as well! – Dear Yeti hopefully signals many more Kwan-titles ahead.


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Comedy king Kapil Sharma will soon be seen in the film ‘Zwigato’. Kapil Sharma will be seen in a serious avatar in this film. He will play the character of a food delivery boy in the film. The trailer of this Kapil Sharma film has been released.
The trailer depicts the struggle and hard work of the food delivery boy. In the film, Kapil Sharma is seen battling everyday problems to give a good life to his family. Shahana Goswami is going to be seen in the role of his wife in the film.
The 1.39-minute trailer begins with Kapil Sharma arriving at an apartment with a pile of pizza boxes. In the trailer, Kapil seems very disappointed, who only delivers to the people, but he does not get the respect in return. Kapil’s children do not want him to do delivery work.
The trailer of the film shows how a delivery boy, in the face of all the difficulties, has to go round and round behind good ratings and incentives by becoming a good boy. But nothing special comes in his hand. The trailer of this Kapil Sharma film is going to be emotional.
The film ‘Zwigato’ has been officially selected for its Asian premiere at the 27th Busan International Film Festival. ‘Zwigato’ is directed by Nandita Das.


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Paul Roos and Jeppe will contest the main match at the St John’s Easter festival on Thursday.
The Stellenbosch side are coming off the back of a 20-0 drubbing of Wynberg in the recent Newlands Rugby Day, but Jeppe are also on a high having beaten arch-rivals KES 17-13.
‘We are under no illusions that the game will be tight and a physical confrontation awaits us,’ Paul Roos coach Stephan Jordaan told keo.co.za. ‘We watched them last weekend and they were impressive against KES.’
Paul Roos will rely heavily on fullback Craig Barry and No 8 Braam Steyn, while No 8 Arno Vosloo will be a key player for Jeppe.
Kick-off is at 4pm.

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Michael Jackson’s Accusers Robson, Safechuck Feel ‘Closer’ to New Trials … After Appeals Court Hearing
11 / 18 / 2019 2: 28 PT
2: (PM PT) – The Appellate Court hearing just ended and attorneys for Robson, Safechuck and the Michael Jackson estate all agreed the new law could open the door to new trials for both men. The judges have not made a final ruling yet, but the handwriting’s on the wall. We spoke to Wade and James on their way out of the hearing.
Jackson estate attorneyHoward Weitzmansays they understand “the Court of Appeal agrees that these cases must be returned to the trial court to be analyzed under the new law signed by Governor Newsom. ” However, he adds … “The Appellate Court’s tentative ruling is not on the merits of Robson and Safechuck’s allegations and the Court in no way said that these cases will go to trial.”
Weitzman says the estate remains confident the claims “will, once again, be dismissed as has happened before.”
1: 00 PM PT– We just got Wade and James on their way into court, both were happy to have another chance and hopeful for the future of their case.
As you may know …Wade RobsonandJames Safechucksued MJ for sexual abuse, but their lawsuits were dismissed in 2017 – partly due to the statute of limitations. Both men appealed their rulings and the cases have been stuck in appellate court … until now.
We’ve learned the California Court of Appeal just issued a tentative ruling which would overturn the dismissals, on grounds a new California law extended the statute of limitations for child sexual abuse cases. That means Robson and Safechuck can havetheir cases heardbefore a jury.
Now the MJ Estate has a number of other objections to claims, which will be addressed by the trial judge.
Wade and James’ storyaired on HBOin January, and their molestation claims sparked a movement tomute Michael Jacksonand further tarnished his legacy. Jackson’s family called “Leaving Neverland” an unfair “public lynching. “
We reached out to reps from the MJ Estate and reps for the alleged victims. They all had no comment.
Originally Published – 1: (AM PT)

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Distance from Japan to Sint Maarten
Distance from Japan to Sint Maarten is 13,598 kilometers. This air travel distance is equal to 8,449 miles.
The air travel (bird fly) shortest distance between Japan and Sint Maarten is 13,598 km= 8,449 miles.
If you travel with an airplane (which has average speed of 560 miles) from Japan to Sint Maarten, It takes 15.09 hours to arrive.
|GPS Coordinates (DMS)||36° 12´ 17.3520'' N |
138° 15´ 10.5480'' E
Map of Japan
Japan Distances to Countries
|Distance from Japan to New Caledonia||6,972 km|
|Distance from Botswana to Japan||13,513 km|
|Distance from Japan to Netherlands||9,185 km|
|GPS Coordinates||18° 2´ 28.3920'' N |
63° 3´ 11.0520'' W
Map of Sint Maarten
Sint Maarten Distances to Countries
|Distance from Estonia to Sint Maarten||8,193 km|
|Distance from Albania to Sint Maarten||8,144 km|
|Distance from Sint Maarten to British Virgin Islands||173 km|


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Former Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley speaks during a campaign stop in New Hampshire earlier this month.
(Jim Cole | The Associated Press)
TRENTON -- Martin O'Malley, who has been running a distant third in the race for the Democratic nomination for president, is set to announce that he is suspending his campaign, according to reports as results continue to pour in from the Iowa caucuses Monday night.
With 81 percent of votes counted, unofficial tallies show O'Malley with a mere 1 percent of the vote in Iowa. The news came out as Former U.S. Secretary of State Hillary Clinton and U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont were in a head-to-head race.
O'Malley has long dwelled at the bottom of the polls as Clinton has fought rising support from Sanders in recent months.
The former Baltimore mayor is expected to tell supports Monday night that he is suspending his bid, according to a report by the Washington Post.
Christie is lagging at the bottom of the GOP pack in Iowa on Monday night, with 1 percent of the vote.
The Associated Press has projected U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas will beat billionaire businessman and former Atlantic City casino icon Donald Trump in Iowa.


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Ebola, flu, and colds have given viruses a bad rap. But there may be a good side to these tiny packages of genetic material. Researchers studying mice have shown that a virus can help maintain and restore a healthy gut in much the same way that friendly bacteria do.
The work "shows for the first time that a virus can functionally substitute for a bacterium and provide beneficial effects," says Julie Pfeiffer, a virologist at the University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center in Dallas who was not involved with the study. "It's shocking."
Our bodies are mostly microbes, with each of us hosting a hundred trillion bacteria as our so-called microbiome. These bacteria appear to play a role in everything from our weight to our allergies. But viruses also lurk in and around those bacteria—and they vastly outnumber the microbes.
Like the microbiome, this “virome” may be important for human health. One recent study, for example, found that viruses that are abundant in saliva may weed out harmful bacteria. Kenneth Cadwell, a virologist at New York University School of Medicine in New York City, wanted to know what viruses in the gut might be doing. In particular, he was interested in a group called noroviruses. Although they are notorious for causing epidemics of diarrhea on cruise ships and disease in lab mouse colonies, some noroviruses infect mice with no ill effects.
Indeed, he and his postdoc Elisabeth Kernbauer have now found that some noroviruses have a good side. In the lab, the researchers had been breeding mice in sterile environments, so the rodents and their young lack the typical portfolio of microbes and viruses that other mice have. Germ-free mice are abnormal. They don’t make enough of certain T cells, which are important for immune function, and they make too many of other immune cells implicated in allergic reactions. They also have abnormally thin villi, the microscopic fingerlike projections on the gut wall that help absorb nutrients. Other researchers had shown that giving bacteria to germ-free mice can rebalance the immune cells’ numbers and fatten the villi. Adding a norovirus to germ-free mice has the same beneficial effect, report Kernbauer, Cadwell, and Yi Ding, a pathologist at New York-Presbyterian Hospital in New York City, online today in Nature. Two other types of noroviruses similarly help make the gut healthy again, they discovered.
In a follow-up experiment, the researchers treated normal laboratory mice with antibiotics for 2 weeks and then gave them a norovirus. The antibiotics had upset the balance of immune cells and damaged the gut lining, shrinking the villi, but as with the germ-free mice, the guts of these mice recovered with the help of the norovirus. Kernbauer and colleagues then performed the same experiment, but instead of adding the virus they replaced various bacteria knocked out by the antibiotics. Each bacterium helped restore some aspect of gut health, but not the full complement as did the virus.
In a final experiment, the team infected antibiotic-treated mice with a pathogen that causes weight loss, diarrhea, and damage to the gut wall. Treatment with the virus lessened those effects. The virus also helped protect mice against tissue damage from a toxic chemical.
Cadwell, Kernbauer, and Ding have begun to track down how the virus lends a helping hand. They found that it stimulates an immune response that involves a signaling molecule called interferon. “We have interferon as a starting point; now we want to know how interferon is conferring these benefits,” Cadwell says.
"The idea that this virus may be beneficial in some way will be hugely controversial," given that most people think of viruses in general and noroviruses in particular as harmful, says Juris Grasis, an immunologist at San Diego State University in California who was not involved with the work. Nonetheless, the study "might give us clues to human health as to what might be important in the immune system to combat or utilize noroviruses."
The work has implications beyond noroviruses, Pfeiffer adds. Surveys of the human virome are finding lots of viruses that don't cause disease. "Maybe in some situations, they may be beneficial."

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The President of the United States, Barack Obama, is currently in Kenya for a state visit. Obama is the first US president to visit Kenya and thus, there has been widespread coverage of this event. 549 more words
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#SomeoneTellKOTs to first remove the log in their own eyes before they can even say #SomeoneTellCNN!
Kenyans were livid and angry towards the CNN because of a CNN reporter who said that US President Barack Obama was coming to Kenya, a country that is “a hotbed of terror”. 773 more words
I’ve always said #KOT is Kenya’s second line of defense after KDF. You never want to be in the wrong side because they will ruin you completely to the ground. 54 more words
Ah, some Kenyans (sKenyans) on twitter, and facebook; aren’t you lot just a terrible example of humanity? Not a reason have you to be terrible, but there you go sharing what has been unsolicited, and is harmful. 347 more words


Are you sick of the dull, outdated windows around your home with one pane of glass? Have you seen that the temperature in your rooms is increasing throughout the warmer months of the year and decreasing during the colder months? Is it always possible to hear your neighbors or the automobiles passing by on the busy road outside your house? These are a few reasons why an increasing number of individuals are deciding to have double glazed doors and windows installed in their homes. Your windows will end up being thicker due to the installation of double glazing, which will make them more efficient at decreasing the amount of noise that can enter your house. Those who live near a loud motorway, airport, noisy neighbors, or noisy neighborhood dogs will find this to be an excellent option.
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Helps Bring Down Your Expenses
The advantages of having double-paned doors and windows are instantly obvious since they lower the amount of gas required to keep your house at a comfortable temperature. The heat retained in your home as a result of installing double glazing results in a lower need for additional heating, which in turn reduces both your overall energy usage and your monthly gas costs. Result!
Increases Resale Value
Once installed, the value of your property will often grow by an amount that is more than the cost of the double-glazed windows. The house seems the same, but its energy performance rating improves significantly. This indicates that the new owner will know that their monthly energy expenditures will decrease once the house is in their possession. In other words, double glazing raises the desirability of older buildings among potential purchasers.
Holds In The Heat Effectively
This advantage of having double-paned doors and windows is perhaps the most well recognized, and there is a solid reason for this to be the case. Compared to their double-paned counterparts, single-paned windows are responsible for losing almost forty percent more heat than their double-paned counterparts.
Keeps Its Chill Throughout The Summer
Double glazing keeps your house warm throughout the colder months of the year, but it also lets it cool down during the hot, hazy days of summer. The goal is to maintain a comfortable temperature throughout the year to prevent discomfort caused by temperature swings that may range from very hot to extremely cold. Because heat is lost through single glazed windows at a rate over forty per cent higher than that of their double glazed counterparts, upgrading to double glazed windows is a significant investment.
Offers An Additional Layer Of Soundproofing
Compared to single glazing, the sound attenuation capabilities of double glazing are around 60% higher. People who live in loud neighborhoods, especially near busy thoroughfares and airports, may use this feature of double-paned windows and doors to a greater extent. The remarkable soundproofing capabilities of double windows are also a wonderful boon to shift workers since they reduce the amount of noise that can be heard coming from the outside to an absolute minimum during the daytime.
Because it is such a significant challenge to break through, seeing a window or door with double glazing serves as a more effective deterrent for potential thieves than seeing one with a single pane of glass. To put it another way, the double-glazed door is harder to break through, and if it is broken, it will make a far louder noise. The availability of toughened glass raises the bar for the total degree of security to an even higher level.


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Enjoy classic barbecue dishes at Red Sky BBQ in Pahrump and embrace the mess.
With its kid-friendly vibe, this restaurant is a great spot for families to chow down.
Red Sky BBQ offers patio seating in the warmer months.
Just through the door at this restaurant, you can claim your food. No delivery required.
A catering menu is also available if you're looking to dazzle the guests at your next shindig.
Red Sky BBQ is centrally located near many parking lot options.
Bike parking is also available outside the restaurant.
A visit to Red Sky BBQ will set you back less than $30 per person, so you can make it a regular part of your schedule.
Red Sky BBQ, a delicious answer to the question, "Where are we going for dinner?".
So stop in at Red Sky BBQ for some casual and high-flavor barbecue.
Serving a range of tasty food and drink, Ramon Ayala Mexican Cantina & Restaurant in Jean will have you thinking about seconds (or thirds).
Good luck spotting a suit and tie at Ramon Ayala Mexican Cantina & Restaurant — casually-dressed diners are the norm here.
Parking is easily accessible.
With meats both fresh and delicious, you'll prefer to buy them at John Mull's Meats' butcher shop in Las Vegas.
Going on a road trip or heading to the office? Easy to take anywhere, this snack will hold you over between any meal.
Here you can find a variety of tasty frozen food items, all of which make a great meal solution for busy families.
John Mull's Meats' selection of bread goes great with any meal you were planning on making.
If you need a quick and easy meal solution for lunch or dinner, consider a tasty TV dinner from here.
If pasta is what you're in the mood for, swing by John Mull's Meats and pick up some fresh noodles.
Add a little more flavor to your meals with their quality selection of spices and seasonings.
Whether you cook it or eat it raw, the produce from John Mull's Meats will be tasty no matter what.
Keep your energy and mood up all day long with a tasty coffee or refreshing tea from John Mull's Meats.
Go under the sea with a few fresh catches, and enjoy a meal rich in protein and flavor.
Luckily for you, this place has delicious meat in stock for your cooking.
Not everyone has time for pancakes in the morning. Get going with a tasty box of cereal the whole family will enjoy.
Don't let the incredible deals for vinegar and oil pass you by. When you shop here, you can stock up on the many varieties of those two ingredients to absolutely transform your cooking.
John Mull's Meats encourages purchasing canned foods because they offer such convenience. They let you decide what you want to eat when you want it, as the food doesn't spoil quickly.
All the supplies you need to make a craveworthy dessert are here.
When you body needs hydration most, grab some drinks off the shelf.
When the heat gets the best of you, water is more important than ever. Cool off no matter where you are with a bottle from John Mull's Meats.
For dairy lovers out there, this store does dairy right, so make sure to pick up some on your next trip.
For your convenience, there are plenty of parking spots for you to make use of during your visit.
Don't settle for the neighborhood supermarket when you can find the freshest meat around at John Mull's Meats' butcher in Las Vegas.
Visit Las Vegas' Memphis Championship Barbecue for fresh ribs that fall off the bone, sweet corn and homemade baked beans.
Vegan diners can chow down on all of their favorite eats at Memphis Championship Barbecue.
With this restaurant's wide selection of refreshments available, you can tap into the drink menu early in the evening.
This restaurant is kid-friendly, so little ones are welcome to tag along.
Worried about taking a big group out for a night on the town? Memphis Championship Barbecue has you covered with private rooms made for loud parties.
Keep it casual at Memphis Championship Barbecue, and save that little black dress for a different occasion.
What's that you hear? It's carryout at this restaurant.
Memphis Championship Barbecue will even bring the amazing food from their kitchen to yours.
The only thing tastier than our food and drinks is the free parking.
Cyclists will also appreciate the plentiful space to lock up their bikes outside the restaurant.
Memphis Championship Barbecue's mid-priced fare will typically cost you about $30 per person or less.
Patrons can choose to charge their bill, as Memphis Championship Barbecue welcomes the use of most major credit cards.
Early risers and night owls alike can enjoy Memphis Championship Barbecue since it serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
So head to the best barbecue joint in the neighborhood!
Make sure your next meal is a good one. Get your barbecue on at Memphis Championship Barbecue.
While wandering The Strip, it's next to impossible to miss the Harley-Davidson Cafe: a 28-foot high, 15,000-pound Heritage Softail bursts through the restaurant's facade. It cost the Cafe $500,000, but that gigantic one-wheeled beacon is just a preview of the other cool stuff waiting inside:
More than 15 custom motorcycles are on display throughout the restaurant, including bikes from Billy Joel and Elvis
Easy Rider, a replica of the Captain America bike, is available for souvenir pictures
Seven classic Harley-Davidson motorcycles wind through each of the cafe's areas on a conveyor belt
The "World's Heaviest Flag," a 10-ton American Flag made from 44,000 chain links, hangs 40 feet from the ceiling
Indeed, the cafe's decor echoes Harley-Davidson's larger-than-life personality, and its menu keeps pace with half-pound burgers, country fried steak dinners, and Kansas City-style barbecue items, including house-smoked ribs. Additionally, an on-site retail store keeps visitors stocked with H-D gear, and the Chopper Chapel infuses wedding days with a little bit of biker attitude.
For classic barbecue, head to Gilley's Saloon Dance Hall and Bar-B-Que in Las Vegas' The Strip district.
The drink list at this restaurant has everything you need to complete your meal (and your night out).
Take advantage of great beer and tasty bites when you stop by for happy hour.
Dine under the sun (or stars) at Gilley's Saloon Dance Hall and Bar-B-Que with their charming outdoor seating.
At Gilley's Saloon Dance Hall and Bar-B-Que, your large or small party can easily enjoy a meal.
Customers here often groove to live music or a DJ.
Go beyond dinner and enjoy dancing to the restaurant's live DJ as well.
Throw on your favorite T-shirt and head out the door — dining at Gilley's Saloon Dance Hall and Bar-B-Que is all about comfort.
Ordering food? You can pick it up yourself!
Gilley's Saloon Dance Hall and Bar-B-Que is located near various parking options, including garages, lots and street parking.
A night out here can be a bit pricey, so prepare to shell out a bit more.
The jury is in. For the best barbecue in town, you'll want to taste the sizzling eats at Gilley's Saloon Dance Hall and Bar-B-Que.
If you relish flavorful marinades, spicy rubs, and oh-so-tender meat, make sure to check out Gilley's Saloon Dance Hall and Bar-B-Que for the best in casual barbecue.

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Besides being eaten, these 20 flowers are good for body health
Windowofworld.com – There is something unique about the health trend in 2018. Usually the type of vegetation that is consumed is only limited to leaves and fruits. It turns out that the flowers that we usually use as decoration have great benefits for our health.
Eating edible flowers or edible flowers has been done for a long time, both in Indonesia and other countries. Like eating jasmine and roses, which the late senior actress Suzzanna used to do or chrysanthemums, which are commonly used as tea in China.
Apart from these flowers, there are still many types of edible flowers that you can consume to support a healthy lifestyle. The following Popmama.com reviews the list of these flowers with various benefits for the body.
Rose flowers have long been used in the treatment of beauty and health. The phenolic content in roses functions as anti-inflammatory, rich in vitamins, and can reduce the risk of heart disease, cancer and diabetes.
Usually, rose petals are dried and then made into tea or sweets. In addition, rose water, which is made from essential oil from rose petals, is also used as an ingredient in dessert recipes such as baklava in the Ottomans.
2. Jasmine flowers
Flowers commonly used in traditional weddings are rich in substances that nourish the body, such as indole, linalcohol, benzilic acetate, benzilic alcohol and jasmon.
The benefits that you can get from consuming jasmine flowers are not only in terms of beauty such as reducing acne, but can also reduce inflammation in the intestines, kidneys, lower cholesterol, balance blood sugar, as a detoxification and lose weight.
Jasmine flowers are consumed by brewing them like tea.
3. Kecombrang flowers
This flower, also known as honje, kincung, kantan or sambuang, is rich in beneficial substances such as saponins, phenolics, flavonoids, alkaloids, tannins, triterpenoids, glycose, steroids, polyphenols, antimicrobials, vitamins, minerals and rich in antioxidants.
Kecombrang flowers are useful for treating skin diseases, smoothing breast milk, cleaning blood, eliminating bad odors, strengthening bones and teeth, improving brain function, preventing dehydration, and treating wounds.
In Indonesia, kecombrang flowers are often used as a complement to dishes such as laksa medan and curry.
4. Turi flowers
In Indonesia, to be precise in several areas on the island of Java, turi flowers are commonly used as a dish, such as fresh vegetables and a complement to pecel.
Turi flowers contain complete nutrition, namely carbohydrates, protein, fat, several types of minerals (potassium, phosphorus, iron, and calcium), and vitamins (vitamins B1, B2, B6, C, and beta carotene).
The benefits for body health include; treat thrush (boiled water of turi flowers for kumu-gargle), treat night blindness, treat dysentery, launch breast milk, overcome fever, headaches, coughs and colds.
5. Rosella flowers
There are two types of rosella flowers, red and purple and originating from Africa. Rosella has long been known for its health benefits and is used as a tea drink.
These flower petals contain substances that the body needs, namely vitamin C, vitamin A, essential protein, calcium, and 18 types of amino acids, including arginine and legnin which function to rejuvenate body cells.
Scientists from Chung San Medical University in Taiwan, Chau-Jong Wang found that consuming roselle reduces the risk of heart disease, because it is proven to reduce the amount of plaque that sticks to the walls of blood vessels.
Rosella can also reduce bad cholesterol levels and stabilize blood pressure in people with hypertension, as a natural diet, and many other benefits.
From a medical point of view, regular consumption of rosella flower petals has the same results as pharmacological treatment in hypertension, gout and kidney diseases.
6. Hibiscus flowers
Hibiscus is usually consumed by drying the flowers first and then brewing them into tea or other drinks. Fresh hibiscus flower petals can also be used as sweets or added to salads.
The floral taste is cranberry-like with a hint of lemon flavor. Anthocyanins and antioxidants contained in this flower are believed to be able to control blood pressure and cholesterol levels.
Elderflower, also known as European elderberry, is commonly made into a drink. In Europe, you know soft drinks and syrup from elderflowercordial, which are added with sugar and water. Apart from that, it can be made into jelly, and vinegar and even the goeng elder flower.
This flower has a distinctive aroma like honey. Elderflower is rich in bioflavonoids, flavonols (quercetin, isoquercitrin and anthocyanins), chlorogenic acid (cinnamic acid), triterpenoids (β-amyrin, erythrodiol, and oleanolic acid.
This flower is efficacious in treating colds, sinus infections, as a laxative, overcoming allergies and increasing endurance, stabilizing blood sugar, and as a topical remedy for swelling, wounds, and mouthwash.
In its use, harvest the flowers immediately after blooming, if too long, the taste will be bitter. Be careful with the stalks, which are poisonous if processed. Simply dry elderflower flowers then soak or cook into a drink.
8. Lilac flowers
This flower is rarely heard in Indonesia, but has many benefits. Having a distinctive aroma, lilac flowers are often used as body and room fragrances.
In addition, for health, this flower is often used as an ingredient in food menus such as ice cream, sorbet, jam, drink mixes, sweets and as garnishes.
Lilacs have a sweet taste like lemon, and can be found in spring abroad.
9. Nasturtium flowers
Nasturtium flowers are one of the flowers that are often eaten because of their sweet taste and after blooming a little spicy like pepper.
Nasturtium flowers are commonly used as a mixture of salads and pastas. Flower buds can be pickled and used as a flavoring.
10. Dandelion flowers
We often see dandelions when someone makes a wish. But it turns out that this flower, which is also known as tempuyung, can be eaten, you know, in Indonesia it is usually used as fresh vegetables.
Use this flower before it blooms because it has a sweet taste, while after blooming this flower tastes bitter.
Apart from the seeds, sunflowers can also be eaten, you know. Young sunflower petals can be boiled and eaten like artichoke greens. Since ancient times, these flower petals have been used in soups, soup and butter as well as medicinal ingredients.
Sunflower content consists of quercimeritrin, helianthoside (A, B, C), oleanolic acid, and echinocystic acid.
It has many benefits for the health of the body, including treating high blood pressure, overcoming headaches, toothaches, menstrual pain, stomach pain, inflammation of the breasts (mastitis), rheumatism and difficulty in giving birth.
12. Lavender flowers
Lavender petals are usually made of sweets or lavender-flavored sugar as a base for making various cakes. In addition, this fragrant flower is also used as a flavor enhancer in ice cream and yogurt.
Lavender flowers are rich in antiseptics and are useful for treating insomnia, relaxing muscles, overcoming stomach irritation, stabilizing mood, anti-viral, anti-fungal, and anti-bacterial.
The floral taste is sweet, spicy, and fragrant, making it a great addition to any delicacy.
13. Saffron flowers
Saffron flowers have long been known to have many properties. Growing in temperate and tropical climates, saffron is rich in copper, potassium, calcium, iron, manganese, magnesium, zinc, selenium, vitamin C, folic acid, carotene, vitamin A, niacin, crocin, and riboflavin.
These substances are useful for anti-cancer substances, overcoming anemia, delaying premature aging, eliminating acne, increasing fertility, increasing male stamina, smoothing menstruation, and many more.
The floral taste is like the flavor of grass with honey added, and is usually made into a mixture of pudding, paella and biryani.
14. Zucchini flowers
The zucchini flower is also known as the squash blossom. Zucchini flowers are bright yellow, harvest immediately when they bloom.
This flower is well known in Mexican food menus as well as in the Flor de Calabasa soup in Italy. The flowers are crushed first and then dried.
15. Violet flowers
Several types of edible violets have health benefits. Its sweet and aromatic taste makes this flower a complement to salads, chicken and fish dishes, sweets, and cake and pastry garnishes.
Violet flowers function to treat colds, reduce fever, treat skin diseases, prevent kidney failure, natural remedies for bronchitis and tuberculosis, maintain heart health, and other good benefits to the body.
16. Orchid flowers
Apart from being a room and garden sweetener, orchids are also edible. The taste of orchids tends to be spicy and has a texture similar to a cucumber.
This flower is usually used as a mixture for making sweets, snacks, pickles and stir-fry dishes.
Benefits of orchids for the body include; relieving stress, as a herbal ingredient to treat various diseases, overcoming neurological disorders and brain function, treating toothache and ear, curing fever and joint pain.
17. The lily
The lily flower has a cold effect and a sweet taste is also a bit bitter. This dominant white flower is rich in starch, fat, protein, flavonoids, carotenoids, sapions, colchicines, and polysaccharides.
The benefits if consumed are able to get rid of acne, prevent the growth of cancer cells, stabilize cholesterol levels, treat coughs, tonsils and stomach pain, and moisturize the skin.
Apart from being a mixture of cooking ingredients, lily flowers can be consumed raw.
This typical Dutch flower can be consumed on the petals, both for salad mixes, or as a complement to stir fry.
The benefits of consuming tulips include preventing anemia, improving blood circulation, preventing cancer, overcoming back pain, natural anti-oxidants, and overcoming fatigue.
19. Begonia flower
Begonia flowers are usually used as indoor and outdoor ornamental plants. It turns out that this plant is edible and has many benefits.
The content of substances such as alkaloids, flavonoids, vitamin C, carbolic acid in begonia flowers are useful for treating colds, indigestion, bronchitis, candidiasis, dysentery, vaginal discharge, reducing menstrual pain, overcoming vaginal discharge, relieving coughs, anti-inflammation, and maintaining a healthy liver. .
20. Apple blossom flowers
Like the fruit, this flower has a taste similar to an apple and has a light and soft texture.
Usually used as a mixture of desserts and salads, a mixture of cake dough, pie, bread, to ice cream.
Those are 20 flowers that are edible and good for your health. Some restaurants have also included these flowers in their menu decorations.


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For those who love hand made lace.
I've come up with several. Most are too complicated for a first effort, but I've got one I think will do. Now to enlarge it to the right size and transfer it to the fabric. Lorelei mentions using a child's washable marker. I thought of using carpenter's chalk, but we don't have any. An artist friend says use a soft pencil. I'll work something out.


Billboard Bits: M. Branch, Lattimore/Moore, Speedealer
News on Michelle Branch, Lattimore/Moore, SpeedealerUp and coming singer/songwriter Michelle Branch will launch a headlining club tour Feb. 6 in San Francisco. The trek in support of her debut album, "The Spirit Room" (Maverick), will wind down Feb. 26 in Atlanta. The set peaked last October at No. 64 on The Billboard 200. Lead single "Everywhere" reached No. 12 on The Billboard Hot 100 and was a top-10 hit on Billboard's Top 40 Mainstream and Adult Top 40 charts.
New single "All You Wanted" is No. 26 in its fourth week on the Adult Top 40 chart, and debuted last week at No. 39 on the Top 40 Mainstream tally. The video premiered earlier this month on MTV's "Total Request Live," and is currently in rotation on the music channel.
Here are Michelle Branch's tour dates:
Feb. 6: San Francisco (Slim's)
Feb. 8: Los Angeles (Roxy)
Feb. 9: Aspen, Colo. (Wheeler Opera House)
Feb. 10: Phoenix (Cajun House)
Feb. 12: Boulder, Colo. (Fox Theatre)
Feb. 14: Minneapolis (Quest)
Feb. 15: Chicago (Park West)
Feb. 16: Detroit (St. Andrews)
Feb. 17: Cincinnati (Bogart's)
Feb. 19: Boston (Paradise)
Feb. 20: New York (Irving Plaza)
Feb. 22: Philadelphia (TLA)
Feb. 23: Washington, D.C. (9:30 Club)
Feb. 24: Norfolk, Va. (NorVa Theatre)
Feb. 26: Atlanta (Cotton Club)
-- Barry A. Jeckell, N.Y.
R&B singers Kenny Lattimore and Chante Moore were married on New Year's Day in Jamaica, according to Lattimore's label, Arista Records. It is the second marriage for Moore, who was previously married to actor Kadeem Hardison ("A Different World"); they have one child together.
Lattimore's latest album, "Weekend," his first for Arista, debuted last October at No. 63 on The Billboard 200. Moore's latest, 2000's "Exposed" (Silas/MCA), debuted at No. 50 on the chart.
Dallas-based hard rock act Speedealer has completed recording for its fourth album, "Second Sight." Produced by former Metallica guitarist Jason Newsted, the set will be released May 14 via the Palm label. "Speedealer is the first heavy band worthy of my 110 percent commitment since Metallica," Newsted said in a statement about the group.
In the U.S., the album will feature 12 tracks, with two bonus cuts tacked on to the Australian and Japanese versions. It will be the follow-up to 2000's "Here Comes Death," which was initially released independently and later reissued by Palm.
The band is currently on the road in advance of the release of "Second Sight," performing tomorrow (Jan. 31) in Chattanooga, Tenn., and will be out through a March 3 show in it's hometown, according to the official Speedealer Web site.
-- Barry A. Jeckell, N.Y.
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PORTLAND – This will undoubtedly go down as the greatest season in Boise State men’s basketball history, regardless of what happens in Thursday’s first round NCAA Tournament game against Memphis at the Moda Center.
But beating the Tigers – winning just one more game in what’s already been a history, memorable year – would take it from greatest to legendary.
The only thing left to accomplish – the only thing the Boise State men’s basketball team has never done – is win a game in the NCAA Tournament. And the Broncos have a chance to do it Thursday at 11:45 a.m. MT/10:45 a.m. PT on TNT.
“We made history but there’s still more we want to accomplish,” senior Emmanuel Akot said Wednesday. “That would definitely be something we’d talk about forever.”
Boise State (27-7) won both the Mountain West regular season and postseason tournament titles en route to a school-record 27 wins this season.
But the Broncos have their eyes set on one final piece of history. Boise State is 0-7 all-time in the NCAA Tournament.
“A win means everything,” Boise State coach Leon Rice admitted.
But the Broncos are doing what got them here – not looking ahead. They aren’t thinking about possibly playing Gonzaga in the second round. They aren’t worried about the historical meaning of a win against Memphis.
As Rice said, “it’s business as usual” as the Broncos get set for arguably the biggest game in program history.
“We’re going to take it day by day, moment by moment,” senior Abu Kigab said. “We’re going to fall back on our habits and everything is going to take care of itself.
“We’re going to approach it with the same mentality we approach every game, whether it’s 10,000 people in the stands or 100 in the stands, it doesn’t matter. … This is what we’ve been working for the whole year, to get to these moments. We’re going to embrace them and take them one day at a time.”
Rice has done plenty in his 12 years in Boise. He’s led the Broncos to their first two at-large bids to the NCAA Tournament in 2013 and 2015. He has twice been named Mountain West Coach of the Year. Twice the Broncos have been Mountain West regular season champions. He’s led the best team in program history this year.
And he knows how much a win would mean to him and this program. He’s just not ready to talk about it yet.
“It’s one of those things that in a month or in a few weeks you talk about – oh that was great,” Rice said. “It’s another thing you can put up on your walls and all that stuff. But right now that’s not our focus.
“In a month or in two weeks or whatever we’ll look back on it and go, those are neat accomplishments. And we always love those milestones. I’ve said it since I got to Boise, milestones are – we don’t dwell on them, but they’re great because that means you’re accomplishing things. And that’s what this group has been able to do, no doubt.”
It won’t be easy though. Memphis has won 12 of its past 14 games and is led by likely NBA Draft lottery pick Jalen Duren. And the Tigers pass the eye test – they look bigger, longer and more athletic than any team Boise State has played this season.
But the Broncos are pretty darn good themselves. They’ve won 24 of the past 27 games and haven’t lost a game by more than eight points all season. Boise State is veteran, plays good defense and has success rebounding – typical keys for a team to have success in March.
Boise State looked calm and relaxed Wednesday while meeting with the media and holding a short open practice on the floor of the Moda Center. Rice used part of the practice time to allow the four players unlikely to play tomorrow to get their ‘March Madness moment’ during a game of two-on-two. He ended practice by having players, coaches and staff take half-court shots.
Years of work has finally paid off. The Broncos are back in the NCAA Tournament – and hoping to make the most of it.
“It’s a once-in-a-lifetime thing,” Akot said. “It’s a spectacular moment.”
It could be even better on Thursday.


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from the November 23, 2014 Newsletter issued from Río Lagartos, on the north-central coast of Yucatán, MÉXICO
On a little one-lane, dirt road through the savanna south of town two bobwhites ran along in front of us looking as if they'd rather do anything than take flight. We stopped, one turned sideways to give us the eye, and I snapped the picture seen below:
If you have Northern Bobwhites in your area, they probably look different from this one, having white throats instead of black, and underparts not nearly as "black-edged scaly looking" as this one. However, if you're familiar with the Northern Bobwhite's remarkable regional variations over its large distribution area -- including completely black-headed ones with dark chestnut underparts in southern Mexico on the Pacific Slope -- then you might think that our Yucatan birds are just an extreme variation of the Northern Bobwhite. In fact, some experts think that that might be the case. However, most field guides do separate our Yucatan birds from the Northern species, referring to them as Yucatan Bobwhites, COLINUS NIGROGULARIS.
I love being down in the savannas in the mornings when the bobwhites are calling, their "bob-WHITE!" calls as sincere and clear sounding as I remember them back in the Kentucky countryside long ago. It's especially gratifying to hear them here because at my previous bases in Mississippi and Texas they've pretty much disappeared, presumably the victims of invasive fire ants. A study by CB Dabbert and JM Mueller available on a Texas A&M website reports that in their study in Texas, 38% of all mortality to bobwhite chicks up to 21 days of age was attributable to fire-ant stings at hatching. Though we have stinging ants here, I don't think they're fire ants, and they certainly aren't as numerous as in the US's fire-ant infested areas.
The Yucatan Bobwhite's distribution is an odd one. It occurs in brushy woodlands, overgrown fields and beach scrub throughout the northern and central Yucatan Peninsula, then there's a disjunct population in Belize, and yet another disjunct group in Caribbean Honduras and Nicaragua.


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The ECONO LODGE (Perrysburg - OH) is a Tourist hotel. Located in PERRYSBURG - OHIO area. Shopping is accessible by bus/taxi and the nightlife/restaurants are easily accessible by taxi or bus from the hotel.
Econo Lodge Perrysburg is located in Perrysburg and local attractions include Stranahan Theater and Toledo Zoo. Regional points of interest also include Toledo Museum of Art and Toledo Botanical Garden.Recreational amenities include an outdoor pool. This hotel has a business center and offers a meeting/conference room, audio visual equipment, and business services. Complimentary wireless Internet access is available in public areas. The hotel serves a complimentary continental breakfast. Self parking is complimentary. Additional property amenities include a rooftop terrace, barbecue grills, and laundry facilities.Air conditioned guestrooms at Econo Lodge Perrysburg feature coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Premium satellite television is provided.

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Sunday Feast at Haute Cabrière
Sunday lunch has a strong tradition all over the world, it is still very much an aspect of life nowadays with busy weeks leaving Sundays the day to recharge and catch up over a hearty and tasty meal, making conversation the centre piece of the table. Feast will showcase a bountiful menu, served as your personal Sunday lunch, paired with Haute Cabrière and Pierre Jourdan wines.
Cost: R370pp including food and wine.
Kids 12 years and under: R150pp.
Please note Sunday lunch needs to be booked by 12h00 on Saturdays.
Feast menu will run from 1 May to 30 September 2017.
Winter closure: Haute Cabrière Restaurant will be closed from 26 June 2017 to 8 August 2017. Reopening from 9 August 2017.
Exclusive Pop-up Dinners
Chefs Nic van Wyk and Westley Muller venture up north to bring a marriage of food and wine to Johannesburg, Pretoria and Durban.
The exclusive pop-up dinners will showcase Haute Cabrière’s six course tasting menu paired with Haute Cabrière and Pierre Jourdan wine. Read more here.
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My wife and I gave our son, Kyle, a Whittlin’ Jack and The Little Book of Whittling by Chris Lubkemann for the holiday. He carved out this knife after spending just a short while with an aspen 1 X 2 blank. I’m so proud and impressed I just had to show it off.
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(Ezekiel Loseke, Headline USA) Todd Rokita, Indiana’s Republican attorney general who frequently makes the news for defending America’s children, has filed two lawsuits against the social media company TikTok.
The first lawsuit argues that Tiktok provides “salacious and inappropriate content to all young U.S. users 13 and up for unlimited periods of time, day and night, in an effort to line TikTok’s pockets with billions of dollars from U.S. consumers,” according to Axios.
“In light of this abundant and serious sexual content and mature or suggestive themes, TikTok misleads and deceives Indiana consumers by choosing ‘infrequent/mild’ to describe the quantity and nature of these types of material,” the lawsuit continued.
The second lawsuit regards TikTok’s Chinese ties and asserts it misleads American consumers about the data it collects and shares with the Chinese Government.
Rokita released a statement regarding the suits.
“In multiple ways, TikTok represents a clear and present danger to Hoosiers that is hiding in plain sight in their own pockets,” he said. “At the very least, the company owes consumers the truth about the age-appropriateness of its content and the insecurity of the data it collects on users.
“The TikTok app is a malicious and menacing threat unleashed on unsuspecting Indiana consumers by a Chinese company that knows full well the harms it inflicts on users,” he concluded.
Indiana is not the only state (nor is America the only country) that has taken action against TikTok. The New York Times reported that a multitude of states have taken a variety of actions against the Chinese company and the UK has put the social-media giant on notice.
The Times seems to have done its best to cover for the Chinese app. It quoted the app claiming that the Chinese Government has never attempted to access American data, pointed out that the company spent $4.2 billion in lobbying, and labeled the company’s CEO’s attempt to smooth things over “a charm offensive,” and outlined a feature that allows parents to monitor their child’s Tiktok activity.
The “paper of record” even quoted Tiktok’s spokesperson saying, “We are confident that we’re on a path to fully satisfy all reasonable U.S. national security concerns and have already made significant strides toward implementing those solutions.”


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David Beckham is known worldwide not only for his remarkable skills on the soccer field but also for his striking good looks and captivating smile. Over the years, the iconic football legend has evolved not only as an athlete and fashion icon but also as a symbol of effortless style and charisma. One aspect of his transformation that has caught the attention of many is his radiant smile, which he achieved through the use of dental veneers. In this article, we’ll take a closer look at David Beckham’s journey to a perfect smile and explore the world of dental veneers.
The Beckham Smile
For years, David Beckham has been celebrated not only for his sporting prowess but also for his stunning appearance. His perfectly groomed beard, sharp hairstyles, and stylish fashion choices have always been the focus of admiration. However, it’s his gleaming smile that often takes center stage. Beckham’s smile radiates confidence and charm, making it no surprise that he decided to enhance it further with dental veneers.
What Are Dental Veneers?
Dental veneers, also known as porcelain veneers, are thin shells made of dental porcelain that are custom-fitted and bonded to the front surface of a person’s teeth. Veneers are used to address various dental imperfections, such as discoloration, misalignment, gaps, and chipped or worn-down teeth. They are a popular choice among celebrities and individuals looking to achieve a perfect and dazzling smile.
David Beckham’s Decision
David Beckham’s decision to get dental veneers was not only a cosmetic one but also a practical choice. Over time, it’s natural for teeth to show signs of wear and tear. Discoloration, minor misalignments, and other imperfections can affect a person’s self-esteem and overall appearance, even someone as handsome as Beckham. He decided to undergo the veneer procedure to correct these minor dental issues and maintain his flawless image.
The Veneer Procedure
The process of getting dental veneers involves several steps:
- Consultation: The first step is to consult with a qualified dentist or dental specialist. During this appointment, the dentist will examine the patient’s teeth, discuss their concerns, and determine whether veneers are a suitable option.
- Preparation: To prepare the teeth for veneers, a small amount of enamel is removed from the front surface of the teeth. This is typically a painless process and is done to ensure the veneers adhere properly.
- Impressions: The dentist will then take impressions of the prepared teeth. These impressions are used to create custom veneers that fit perfectly.
- Veneer placement: Once the veneers are ready, they are carefully bonded to the teeth using a strong adhesive. The dentist ensures that the veneers align correctly and match the desired shade.
- Final adjustments: After the veneers are attached, the dentist may make slight adjustments to ensure a perfect fit and alignment. The patient can then enjoy their transformed smile.
The Benefits of Dental Veneers
David Beckham’s choice to get dental veneers reflects the many benefits associated with this cosmetic dental procedure:
- Aesthetic enhancement: Veneers provide a quick and effective solution for improving the appearance of teeth. They can correct a wide range of dental imperfections, giving patients a stunning, natural-looking smile.
- Durability: Dental veneers are made from high-quality porcelain, making them highly resistant to staining and durable. With proper care, they can last for many years.
- Confidence boost: A beautiful smile can boost self-esteem and confidence, which is important for people in the public eye like David Beckham.
- Minimal invasiveness: The process of getting dental veneers is relatively non-invasive, making it a practical choice for those seeking to enhance their smiles.
David Beckham’s decision to get dental veneers showcases how this cosmetic dental procedure can transform not only a person’s smile but also their confidence and overall appearance. Veneers are a popular choice for those looking to correct dental imperfections, and they have been a game-changer for Beckham, contributing to his ever-charming persona. So, whether you’re a sports icon, a celebrity, or simply someone seeking to improve your smile, dental veneers offer an excellent solution to achieve that flawless, radiant look.


Lace Up Dance Boots
In dancing, the shoes you wear, greatly affect the look and style of the dancer. This is why modern dance shoes are available in such a huge selection of colors, styles, and designs. While you may be tempted to use a pair of non-dance shoes when you start out dancing, it is important to invest in purpose-made dance shoes when you are learning so that you have the support and comfort that you need. + Read more
Lace Up Dance Boots
Dance shoes are specifically designed to support your feet as you move. They are fitted with a steel shank to stabilize the arch of your foot, they have thinner soles that allow you to feel your feet on the floor and the material is usually flexible and lightweight so you can move with ease.
If you are looking for a pair of boots to complete your outfit, then don’t just rush to any shoe store. Buy lace-up dance boots specifically so you can move with grace, protect your feet and look stylish as you dance too.
Quality Lace Up Dance Boots Available
At Burju Shoes we sell a wide range of dance shoes including black lace-up dance boots. These dance boots look stunning in design and are perfect for various dance styles and for creating different looks such as contemporary, grunge, modern, feminism, and more.
All of our dance boots are made of the finest quality materials that are flexible enough to allow your feet to move and bend with ease yet strong enough to keep you firmly on your heels or soles as you move. The material and design of these boots are specially chosen to lighten up the boot so you can still move with the same grace as any other ballroom dance shoes.
The beautiful design of our lace up dance boots makes them a perfect investment for performance dancing as well as stylish casual dancing on a night out with friends.
With a pair of fabulous looking boots, you can complete your dance outfit and take to the stage in style and class. Our shoes will offer you all the traction, support and stability you need to perform at your very best.
Buy Your Lace Up Dance Boots Online
At Burju Shoes we make it easy for you to get all the women's dance shoes you need. We sell a huge range of boots and shoes in all styles and fashions. You can buy your dance boots online from our website, and we will ship it to your doorstep in 3 – 5 days. And if your shoe orders exceed $100, you will instantly qualify for free shipping.
And if you would like to find out more about our dance boots or any other shoes such as high heels, low heels, lace-up shoes and more, then you are welcome to give our offices a call or to chat online with one of our agents.- Read less


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In the UK, about a third of all infertility issues remain unexplained. This means that doctors are unable to work out why the couples affected are unable to become pregnant. Although infertility can be linked to many biological causes, such as low sperm count or PCOS, it appears that fertility issues may also be linked to negative emotions such as stress and anxiety. In fact, according to WebMD, stress may well be a factor in up to 30% of all infertility problems!
Emotions that may block your fertility
Although we don’t have much precise information regarding how stress affects fertility, we do know that it can have an impact on both men and women, making conceiving naturally more difficult. Moreover, stress can also affect those who are undergoing fertility treatment such as IVF or artificial insemination.
So how can stress or other negative emotions influence our fertility?
Well, studies have shown that stress disturbs the way the hypothalamus works, which is a region of the brain that helps control the pituitary gland and regulates your hormone levels. The hypothalamus also signals when it’s time for ovulation to begin.
As a result, being under stress can affect the menstrual cycle, provoke missed periods and ovulation disorders. You may ovulate later in your cycle or not at all (anovulation).
Other effects of stress include low sex drive, insomnia, depression, irritability, anxiety, erectile dysfunction, and low sex drive. All of these are factors that can have a negative impact on fertility. Moreover, stress increases cortisol, which can cause infertility issues too.
It’s important however to underline that everyone is different and the way emotions affect people can vary considerably. Many men and women who are under a lot of stress will conceive without any problems.
The way our negative feelings can influence our daily lives
The way we react to our negative emotions may be more debilitating than the emotions themselves. In that respect, being under a lot of stress often leads us to become unhealthier in regards to our diet, how much exercise we do or the amount of sleep we get. Unfortunately, lots of these bad behaviours are linked to infertility. Here is what stress or frustration can lead to:
- Emotional eating. For instance, we eat more junk and comfort food (see more about this below)
- Sleep deprivation
- Smoking, or starting smoking again
- Drinking too much alcohol
- Drinking too much coffee
- Loss of interest in sex.
How emotional eating can disrupt your fertility
You will probably recognize yourself in this situation: when we are under a lot of stress or experiencing other negative emotions such as anger, sadness or frustration, we tend to eat either much less, or much more. Many of us tend to favour comfort food over green salads. These unhealthy habits are what we call emotional eating.
However, as you probably know, what you eat (as well as what you weigh) plays a role when it comes to conceiving. In fact, being constantly stressed can provoke weight gain or loss. And, unfortunately, studies have shown that being either underweight or overweight/obese can badly affect fertility.
Additionally, men’s fertility can also be impacted by an unhealthy BMI. Being underweight, overweight or obese can lead to poor sperm health, as well as other male fertility issues.
If you’re trying to conceive, both the male and female partner should try to have a balanced and varied diet and avoid junk food.
How to combat your negative feelings in order to finally become pregnant
Learn how to relax
Acupuncture, yoga, meditation, exercise and doing activities that you enjoy (for instance, painting or singing) can be incredibly relaxing. Rest assured, there is a solution for you out there. Just because meditation doesn’t work for you doesn’t mean that nothing will. You just need to find out what form of relaxation suits you best, whether this is playing an instrument, trying yoga or running.
Talk to your partner
You know the saying “a problem shared is a problem halved’, right? Therefore, don’t keep your emotions all to yourself. Share them with your partner! They might also be stressed due to their inability to make a baby. Additionally, it’s important to remember that communication is key to a successful relationship. So really, there are only good reasons for you to have this discussion with your loved one.
Make sure you’re getting support from people outside your relationship too. If you’re having a baby alone, this is even more crucial for you.
If you’re feeling stressed, angry or sad, don’t suffer alone. Talk to those you trust and who are good listeners, whether this is a friend or a member of your family. You can also have a chat with your GP or a counsellor if you need to. You are not alone, and there are people who are there for you. Don’t forget that!