Wednesday, February 29, 2012

Russia to modernize iconic Kalashnikov rifle (Reuters)

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Reuters - Moscow announced plans on Tuesday to modernize the Kalashnikov, giving a new lease of life to the Soviet-era assault rifle that is the mainstay of the Russian army and weapon of choice for paramilitaries and gangsters around the world.

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Sequins & Lace high street haul of the week ?

Sequins & Lace ? high street haul of the?week

Two of my favourite details, sequins and lace.

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Left: Gold sequin top, now ?12 at Warehouse
Right: Black lace top with inside camisole, now ?15 at PLANET (from Debenhams

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I love the gold top for dressy nights teamed with leather leggings and a black jacket.
I?ve always loved lace, its such a feminine touch to any outfit. The black lace top is quite a delicate, subtle lace making it very wearable for daytime / work too.

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The Weirdest Tweets and Facebook Posts That Could Get You in Trouble with the Department of Homeland Security [Security]

Animal has discovered the list of words that the Department of Homeland Security specifically target when they monitor Tweets and Facebook posts and it's, um, comprehensive. Ever tweet about the weather? Or used 'closure', 'cloud', 'home grown', 'bart', 'subway' or hell even 'social media' in your posts? YOU'RE ATTRACTING ATTENTION FROM THE DHS!! More »


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Nokia 808 PureView first sample shots -- feast your eyes (update: GigaPan them!)

Nokia 808 PureView first sample shots -- feast your eyes
This is it. Here's an exclusive first look at some sample shots taken with Nokia's freshly minted 808 PureView imaging powerhouse -- and wow, just wow! The collection contains photos taken at different resolutions in various conditions that show exactly what the 41-megapixel camera is capable of. Feast your eyes in our gallery below -- we'll have a ZIP file with the original pictures for you to download shortly. Also, stay tuned for our upcoming interview with Damian Dinning, program manager for imaging at Nokia.

Update: Our very own Andy Yang of Engadget Chinese slapped a few of these shots on GigaPan for your zooming pleasure -- check it out after the break. You can also grab the originals (a 31.8MB download) from Nokia Conversations.

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Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Fundamental Mobile Accessories for This Wireless Phone

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Post Title - Dana Hall-Bradley Real Estate

We just lowered our Schelling completed showcase home at 13912 Baeyer Ln to $285,000 . This home has 1826 square feet, 3 bedrooms, 2.5 baths, 2 car garage. This brand new David Weekley home sits directly on a park viewing the highly anticipated community of Laureate Park at Lake Nona! This charming Colonial home greets you as you enter to a bright, cheery Kitchen. Features include an over-sized shower in the Owner's retreat bathroom, 42" cherry cabinetry in the Kitchen, as well as granite countertops, marble backsplash and GE stainless steel appliances. This home also boasts a wonderful extended Lanai; perfect for entertaining family & friends. This is the same plan as our Schelling model home, so check out a virtual tour of our Schelling model home!

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We also just lowered our Schelling at 13924 Baeyer Ln to $325,000 . This home has?2293 square feet, 3 bedrooms,?3 baths, 2 car garage. Don't miss your chance to own a Schelling plan across from the Mews in Laureate Park! This European traditional home boasts a spacious Study, open & bright Family room, spectacular over-sized Kitchen and command center as well as a cheerful Dining room with window seat. Features include 42" cherry cabinetry in the Kitchen, granite countertops, decorative tile backsplash and stainless steel appliances. As an added bonus, there's a garage retreat with a full bath; perfect for guests! This is the same plan as our Schelling model home, so check out a virtual tour of our Schelling model home!

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Foot Care In Diabetes & Some Simple Health Tips

Foot care in diabetes may be a common source of discussion among researchers, doctors, nurses and scientists. Thanks to a complication referred to as neuropathy, diabetics have decreased sensitivity and intolerance to cold in their extremities.
Neuropathy happens when the blood offer to the tiny nerve endings in the feet and hands is cut off or reduced. It?s commonly found in patients that also have eye issues like retinopathy, a related complication.
Damage to the heart is that the deadliest complication for diabetics. Some research indicates that addressing the center disease may scale back nerve harm and neuropathy. The goal in each cases is to boost circulation.
Although chronically high blood glucose levels have perpetually been blamed for the complications, new research indicates that folks with controlled glucose levels are simply as probably to own problems. It is believed that the immune system dysfunction gift in type I and II could be responsible. Therefore, even if your blood sugar levels are typically traditional, you ought to still pay shut attention to your feet.
Problems together with your feet will be early warning signs of other complications. That is another reason that regular foot care in diabetes is so important. Your doctor ought to examine the condition of your feet at every visit.
If you can, you should think about seeing a podiatrist for specialised care. Most of the required steps can be done at home, but keeping the feet freed from fungus, preventing ingrown nails and treating corns or calluses is best handled by a podiatrist.
Special seam-free socks created of wicking material to tug perspiration away from the feet are counseled for reducing rubbing and keeping moisture away, that reduces the risk of fungal infection. Thermal socks may make your a lot of comfy, if you are sensitive to the cold. Just be positive to not use electronic heating devices.
Properly fitted shoes are an essential component of foot care in diabetes. In reality, everybody should wear properly fitting shoes, in order to safeguard the health of their feet. It?s just that the diabetic foot might not feel the early discomfort that can result in a blister.
If blisters are not noticed, they will become infected. The immune system complications mentioned higher than cut back healing time. Ulcers can form and become very deep. Deep ulcers will lead to gangrene, which can eventually cause partial or total amputation.
Sometimes, foot care in diabetes needs assistance. If you have got somebody at home which will facilitate your, ask for the help. If your vision is reduced, it?s particularly important to possess somebody with smart eyesight take a peek at your feet on a daily basis.
You?ll be able to also build use of a magnifying mirror to look at the soles of your feet. Any injury should be addressed immediately. Any redness, swelling or signs of infection ought to be reported to your doctor.
A less common recommendation is to measure the skin?s temperature each day, in many places on the feet. That is something that you might want to speak to your doctor about.
Bear in mind that foot care in diabetes is very important. A number of special merchandise can help.

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Monday, February 27, 2012

Arizona governor endorses Romney for president (Reuters)

[unable to retrieve full-text content]Reuters - Arizona Governor Jan Brewer, who had a finger-pointing confrontation with President Barack Obama last month, on Sunday endorsed Mitt Romney's bid to become the Republican nominee to challenge Obama in the November 6 U.S. election.

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States called on to restore anti-smoking funds (AP)

[unable to retrieve full-text content]AP - Steve Panetta smoked for 34 years, the last 10 at a three-pack-a-day clip. He watched his father die from lung cancer and his stepfather struggle with emphysema. He tried quitting six times before a state-funded cessation program helped him beat the habit in 2002.

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'Top Chef' Winners: Does The Bravo Cooking Show Help Boost Champion Chefs' Careers?

MIAMI BEACH, Fla. -- Turns out, the obvious is true ? winning big on a reality television cooking show can catapult the careers of even established chefs. Not so obvious ? it also can leave them with more to prove.

Stephanie Izard, for instance, came away from her victory as the only woman ever to win Bravo's "Top Chef" with both the clout to reach for her dreams and a higher bar to get there, feeling as though she suddenly had much more to prove.

"When I got off the show the most important thing to me was get a restaurant open and to show the world I'm a chef and I just wasn't on TV with my nice smile," she said Saturday during a panel discussion (with the Twitter-ready name (hash)winning) with fellow reality show winners at the South Beach Wine and food Festival.

She now is working on opening her second restaurant and getting back into television. She said she has been approached by production companies to film in her restaurant, but she won't let the fame get to her. "I'm not going to yell at my dishwasher just to make a good episode."

For Food Network Iron Chef Geoffrey Zakarin, television was a chance to prove what years in the restaurant world apparently had not.

"The biggest response I have gotten since winning Iron Chef is `We never knew you could cook.' And it's all about perception," Zakarin said. "It's really important to temper that perception and realize that what people perceive is important."

That is why Zakarin, who has been a chef for over three decades, said if given the choice between working only on television or only in a restaurant, he would choose TV.

"TV is the gigantic tide that lifts all boats," he said.

The sentiment toward food television hasn't always been so positive among chefs. Panel moderator Bobby Flay said his peers felt he was making a mistake when he first got on TV.

"'I don't want to ruin my brand as a chef,'" Flay recalled other chefs saying. "All those people have now sent in their tapes to the networks because now everybody understands it's OK to be a successful chef, run your business and to also be able to talk to the viewer and really get your name out there. And it's obviously worked out."

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Sunday, February 26, 2012

Square Enix Releases Final Fantasy Tactics: The War of the Lions for iPad

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Putin touts nukes, urges US to be more positive (AP)

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Microsoft Accuses Motorola Mobility, Google of Standard Patent ...

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Microsoft on Wednesday
accused Motorola Mobility and Google of standard patent abuse in its
latest antitrust complaint with the European Union.

In the formal competition law complaint filed on Wednesday,
Microsoft accused Motorola Mobility of not offering essential
patents on fair and reasonable terms, saying the mobile manufacturer
attempted to block sales of some Microsoft products using its
patents related to web videos.

The complaint came a week after the U.S. Justice Department and
the European Commission approved Google?s 12.5-billion-U.S.dollar
acquisition of Motorola Mobility.

?In legal proceedings on both sides of the Atlantic, Motorola is
demanding that Microsoft take its products off the market, or else
remove their standards-based ability to play video and connect
wirelessly,? said Microsoft Vice President and Deputy General
Counsel Dave Heiner in a blog post titled ?Google: please don?t kill
video on the web.?

Heiner said Motorola is demanding Microsoft to pay a royalty of
22.5 dollars for its 50 patents on the video standard for every 1,
000-dollar laptop, while a total of 29 companies only charge
Microsoft ?two cents for use of more than 2,300 patents.?

Motorola?s alleged patent abuse is called FRAND licensing
obligations, a legal acronym for ?fair, reasonable and
nondiscriminatory.? It is a principle of keeping fair licensing of
intellectual property, so as to avoid abusive patent-related
behavior and make everyone in the industry have fair access to
certain technologies.

It is not the first time that Motorola is hit with alleged FRAND
abuse. Earlier this month, Apple accused the company of violating
FRAND standards in an appealing to a German court after the court
granted Motorola?s request to remove older iPhones from the online
Apple store in Germany and permanently ban Apple?s push email
service.

Florian Mueller, a legal consultant who has been closely
following patent litigation in the tech industry, said in his blog
Foss Patents that aggressive use of standard essential patents in
lawsuits is a problematic strategy and may backfire.

For instance, on Jan. 31, the European Commission announced to
launch a formal investigation into whether Samsung has used some of
its standard essential patent rights to distort competition in the
European mobile device markets.

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Saturday, February 25, 2012

Acer bringing the Liquid Glow Ice Cream Sandwich phone to Mobile World Congress

 

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Acer has announced it'll bring the Liquid Glow Android 4.0 smartphone to Mobile World Congress next week in Barcelona, Spain. The Liquid Glow sports a 3.7-inch display and will be available in the colors you see here -- Sakura Pink, Alphine White and Cat's-eye Black. (Otherwise known as black, white and pink.) It's got a 5-megapixel rear camera with Flash, has NFC and will be available in the summer.

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blake - What Is Fsbo Real Estate | Loans and Credit 4 all

by Bruce Wiley

When you buy FSBO real estate or houses for sale by owner, then it has its own particular problems and opportunities. Dealing with an uninformed seller who thought he knew enough to handle everything by himself can be frustrating, but it can also be very profitable if you are prepared. First you need to understand the FSBO seller.

When people try to sell their house on their own, there is one primary reason for it. This is to save the sales commission. Usually, they underestimate the cost and complexity of going it alone which is unfortunate for them. They?ll often get frustrated and tired of the process, and be ready to drop the price and be done with it. Helping them solve their problems would mean that your reward can be a good price on a good investment. All you need to do is keep the following in mind.

Keep in mind that a seller is not an agent. Being more careful in what you say and ask is therefore very important. Negative comments about the house should be avoided. It doesn?t matter if you like it or not because it is difficult to get a good deal if the seller doesn?t like you.

It?s likely that the seller may think you are being smart. They will be more open to your offer if you encourage that belief. If they have a good idea, tell them so. It?s not unethical to make people feel good about themselves when negotiating.

Most of the time, FSBO real estate has been on the market a long time. Usually, sellers are tired of the process and they would want it to be done. This would mean that you would get a better price if you are willing to close quickly and easily.

Sellers don?t have a plan most of the time. They are not familiar where to close, where to buy a title policy, where to keep a good faith deposit, etc. Having simple solutions ready for all of these problems is a must. If you walk the seller through the process while letting him feel in control, you?ll both be happier.

Skip over problems and return later. When the seller has invested more time with you in a negotiation, he will then be more inclined to give you what you want.

Often, sellers have spent more than anticipated. For classified advertising and other costs, they have already eaten into their imagined extra FSBO profit. As long as you are able to get your price and terms, then you may want to be generous in negotiating the many closing costs.

Most houses ?for sale by owner? net the seller less than those sold by an agent and this is what real estate professionals will tell you. It is often too late to recover his money and time spent by the time that the seller realizes this. At this point, he usually just wants to get the thing sold as easily and quickly as possible. You will be able to get a good deal on FSBO real estate as long as you help the sellers with that.

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Ann Romney: Should she be the candidate? (Washington Post)

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Online Gaming: The Advantages The idea Provided | Monster Article

From the time the introduction of the Personal Computer, similar engineering have became popular the world above. Gaming, for one, had been turning into extremely popular in the earlier Eighties era since more and also more folks started out to switch to this to while absent free time. It is evident that the recognition has been growing practically greatly ever since, with more as well as more style obtaining its way into games and also graphics in basic, making the encounter more wholesome along with satisfying. Video games are made across the entire world by many people programmers through the hundreds each day, and a lot of find a delightful audience in his or her focus on age organizations. The one benefit that gaming has long been linked to is leisure in fact it is unquestionably the perfect reason anyone found games to always be a key stress reducer.

Whenever games we hadn?t identified his or her distance to personal computers, we were holding nevertheless staying enjoyed by simply people across the world. Be it the classic Snakes as well as Steps or perhaps localized board and also card games, everybody loved taking part in this sort of games significantly. Contests were structured and also gamble obtained on great players because much back because individual history can call to mind.

Using the advent of the computer, points started out to adjust for the better significantly. Designers came into being and also made games that will created use of the personal computer?s visual abilities, a technological development of the ?80s that was to turn out to be the time frame of new games for a lengthy time soon after. In credited course, the game joined the family, grew to become an crucial part of it, identified its way into the hands of adults and children alike by means of portable gadgets, and have become frequent across the world. That?s when the side-effects of this particular source of enjoyment received debate on many forums. Folks acquiring hooked to games grew to become singled out and anti-social, existing in a virtual world that usually grew to become the trigger of depressive disorders more than time. The children investing more time actively playing computer games as compared to on the field or researching grew to become overweight and tired, and thus does older people. Numerous healthcare suppliers the world more than started disheartening gaming at young age groups, as well as mother and father began restricting their particular childrens gaming time per day as much as they will could.

However, the one point that many possess disregarded more than the course of gaming?s history is actually the huge benefits which it provides; the richer facet of this specific exciting photograph. With each moving day, more as well as more authorities are generally acknowledging the positive aspects of gaming for a limited time per day, along with the trend is beginning to adjust again. Although too much gaming can lead to depressive disorders and solitude, manipulated, balanced gaming can truly enjoy the contrary function: which of a strain reducer for men and women who are experiencing along or even frustrated through averting the mind from the worries of his or her lives. It has been documented that will gaming helps counter tension, whether it?s credited to a fight along with your cherished one as well as a buddy, or perhaps since they can be flipped out and about thanks to test pressure. Be in close proximity to your current personal computer or gaming console or simply an online gaming site, the up coming time you?ve a fight and you will probably find away for oneself.

In supplement to the immense amusement benefit in which gaming features, many experts have used scientifically; often to move young childrens consideration aside from their ongoing treatments and it?s suffering in many hostipal wards, particularly in the produced countries. The positives and negatives of gaming are balanced, and for this to be a good thing as well as a bane, exactly what matters is what you choose to make that.

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Buying Homes With Swimming Pools (Should You Buy a Home With ...

My first Singapore property home had an indoor swimming pool. One day I turned off the dehumidifier without realizing that the walls would perspire. The dampness caused subterranean termites to crawl out of hiding and zip around the room. As a result, I gave a small fortune for pest extermination, painting and floor covering replacement.

A lesson many pool owners learn the hard way, as I did, is that proper pool maintenance is of utmost importance. Of course, most pools are situated outdoors, which makes maintenance a bit easier, but you should also find out if your pool complies with federal and local pool barrier laws concerning improved safety regulations.

Who Buys Homes With Swimming Pools?

When it comes to buying a home with a pool, most home buyers fall into any of these categories:

  • Home Buyers Who Won?t Look at Homes Without a Pool

    For these type of? buyers, a pool is of paramount importance because a home is not a home without a pool. Pools are very popular in places having a hot climate, where they are frequently? used? the whole year round.

  • Home Buyers Who Won?t Consider Buying Homes With a Pool?

    Buyers with small children are often concerned about accidental deaths by drowning. Some buyers don?t want the upkeep or expense of a pool.

  • Home Buyers Who Never Thought About a Pool

    If the home has everything else a buyer desires and incidentally it also has a pool, these buyers just make a? quick decision without so much a thought of what they are going to do with a pool.? As a result, some buy the house and fill the pool with rocks.

Should You Buy a Home With a Pool?

According to the The Association of Pool and Spa Professionals, the number of new in-ground pools in the U.S. grew by 10% from 2002 to 2005, and some 4.7 million U.S. homes have in-ground pools.

Studies show that most low-end and many middle-range buyers do not want a home with a pool. Higher-end homes are more likely to have pools, but some are never used. Some pools are used more as a? decoration. However, if you love the water and? enjoy swimming, then a pool might be right for you. But wisdom says buy a home with a pool only if you will use it. Otherwise, your sparkling pool could turn into an expensive pond for ducks.

Types of Swimming Pools

If you?resetting up to install a swimming pool,employ a reputable pool contractor. In some places, for example, contractors who do more than $500 of work on a pool must be licensed and are required to have a swimming pool specialty classification for the license. The cost for a new pool starts around $30,000, but can easily soar past six figures, depending on preferred amenities such as fountains, landscaping or decking.

  • Gunite Pools

    Gunite pool construction, which is best achieved by spraying a mixture of concrete and sand into a pool-sized hole, is the most popular. Unlike above-ground pools, which are temporary, these in-ground pools are lasting structures. Gunite pools can be spread out in almost any shape the home owner desires and it will last for years. However gunite is pricey .

  • Vinyl Pools

    Vinyl in-ground pools are generally rectangular, but other configurations are available . They are less expensive than gunite because the pools are lined with vinyl; however, the liners often require replacement after 10 years. They are famous in areas where temperatures dip below freezing and the pools are drained in the winter. To prepare for a vinyl pool, the ground is excavated and support walls are constructed from a variety of materials such as wood, steel, fiberglass or aluminum.

  • Above-Ground Pools

    The National Association of Realtorsclaims above-ground poolshave no value to the home because they are portable. Above-ground is an inexpensive option for a pool. Some home owners buy do-it-yourself kits and assemble their own above-ground pools. Unlike in-ground pools, which takes several? weeks tofinish , these pools can be installed in a few days.

The Advantages of Owning a Home With a Pool

  • Many people believe poolsboost the aesthetic value of their Singapore property home.
  • People who loves to entertain utilize their pools as an entertainment center, and kids love pools.
  • Pools provide an avenue to cool down or relax? on hot summer days days.
  • Some people use swimming pools exclusive for in-water exercises andmaintains that pools add health benefits for them.
  • Swimming pools can bring added value at resale, especially in hot climates.

The Disadvantages of Owning a Home With a Pool

  • Regular maintenance. Pools require chemicals, cleaning and over time, repair.
  • Not safe for young children can drown. Drowning is the leading cause of accidental death among children ages 1 to 4, says Safekids.
  • Pool appeal to fewer buyers.
  • Pools consume a bigger space, and in a small yard, they can overwhelm.
  • It might cost more to insure a home with a pool, and heating it can drive up utility bills.

Do Pools Add or Detract From the Value of a Home?

Whether a pool adds value to a home dependsentirely? on where youreside . The National Association of Realtors says an in-ground pool adds about 7.7% more in value to the home?s market value. However, in colder climates, a pool may add no value at all.

A Realtor says, ?We price the house as though the pool does not exist and hope it does not detract from the house. But it most always does. So I keep showing until that ONE buyer comes through.?

Erickson says there is a growing segment of baby boomers who pass up buying a vacation home to invest in their own back-yard paradise. They install complete pool systems boasting waterfalls, hot tubs, climbing walls and extensive landscaping. That?s a lot of money for a pool, she says, especially in an area where pools are used three months in a year.

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The Sounds of Violence

The scene begins (spoiler alert) with the faint squeak of an elevator door?"a sense of opening into a small and confined world where things are going to change," says supervising sound editor Lon Bender of Soundelux, who stands to win the Oscar with his colleague Victor Ray Ennis. The Ryan Gosling character, known as Driver, steps into this world with Irene (Carey Mulligan), and the elevator car hums and creaks its way down toward the garage. But when Driver sees a gun in the pocket of the elevator's only other passenger, a hit man, the elevator noises disappear. The lights dim as Driver kisses Irene in slow-motion. Then, suddenly, the sound is back and we're in the midst of some raucous violence: a pair of hollow, crashing sounds as Driver smashes the hit man?s head into the elevator walls; then more clunking as he falls to the ground and Driver starts stomping on his head, once, twice, three times, with his boot. The sound of leather on skin shifts as the assault goes on toward a blend of moisture and crunch. At the 12th stomp, it's clear from the audio that bones are breaking, and by the end of the sequence, after 15 seconds and 17 stomps, the dry and featureless thud has been transformed into a deathly squish. The elevator doors slide open again, with the same faint squeak they did before?Bender calls this a "sonic signature"?and Irene flees into the garage.

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Friday, February 24, 2012

7 Great Books for Preparing a Toddler for a New Sibling | Baby ...

My first daughter was 13 months old when my husband and I learned that we were expecting,. Along with feelings of joy and happiness, we were nervous wrecks. Among our nightly questions to the ceiling in our bedroom were: ?How are we going to make this work?? ?What if she (our first daughter) resents us??

Given our first daughter?s age, we knew that explaining that a baby was living in my ever-growing stomach wouldn?t do much, so instead, this time, we listened to the ?experts? and began reading to her about the process of becoming a new sibling.

In the course of nine months of pregnancy and beyond, I must have hundreds of books on new sibling relationships to my toddler. Okay, maybe hundreds is an overstatement. But I did read a lot of books, enough books to know that there are some true winners and true duds out there.

I will spare you with my list of duds. Instead, I?ll just share my top seven winners:

1.? The New Baby series by Rachel Fuller. There are four books in this series: Waiting for Baby, My New Baby, You and Me Baby, and Look at Me (New Baby).

These books cover it all, from mom?s pregnancy to life with an infant. What I like: These books features easy text, simple drawings, multiracial families, and gender-neutral main characters.

2.? I?m Going to be a Big Sister/I?m Going to be a Big Brother by Brenda Bercun.

These books not only teaches children what to expect with a new baby, but they also gives parents a way to talk to their children about complex things like labor and delivery. What I like: These books tackles confusing concepts and makes them understandable to younger audiences. When reading the sister version of this book, even now, I?m sure my daughter doesn?t get half of what?s being talked about, but she likes the story and the pictures.

3. I?m a Big Sister/I?m a Big Brother by Joanna Cole.

These books feature the stories of toddlers who?ve just become older siblings (i.e., baby just brought home from hospital). What I like: Along with explaining some of the unique things that babies do (i.e., feeding from a bottle, crying when wet) that are different from toddlers, these books do much to emphasize how fun and special they (toddlers) are as the bigger sibling.

4.? The New Baby by Mercer Mayer.

This book tells the story of a little critter who desperately tries to connect with his new sibling through doing the things he typically does with others, i.e., tell jokes, read stories, etc. In the end, he figures out what he can do to connect and becomes a big brother. What I like: The story of a toddler having trouble with trying to interact with a baby for the first time is funny but also one that toddler can readily understand.

5.? Best Ever Big Sister/Best Ever Big Brother by Karen Katz.

These are lift the flap books that tell the story of an older sibling who must learn to adjust to a new baby. What I like: These books aren?t big on text, but are big on bold illustrations. This is great for younger toddlers.

6.? We Have a Baby by Catheryn Falwell. This is wonderful story of how a family (including older siblings) can love and care for that new baby. What I like: It?s easy read and perfect for one-on-one storytimes with a younger toddler.

7.? Hello Baby by Lizzy Rockwell. This is a great book that covers everything, from baby care to OB visits, that an older sibling would want or need to know about new siblings. What I like: This is a book that will work with a number of age groups given its great pictures and slightly more sophisticated text.

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Jessica lives in the Washington, DC metropolitan area with her husband and two girls. Once upon a time, pre-motherhood, she did important things as a very "important" writer who managed to successfully balance a reality TV addiction with the pursuit of a graduate degree in English. Now she's a stay at home mom who fantasizes about minivans, the perfect double stroller, and sleep. She enjoys (among many other things) dancing to 80s music, photography, laughing out loud (at, usually, inappropriate moments), and writing about motherhood, the tough and sweet spots of raising children, and life on her blog Mommyhood Next Right

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Does one come about to become one of several tens of millions that have poor credit? Below-average credit is almost nothing to generally be ashamed of or be upset about. It occurs to even the most beneficial of us. Using the negative economic system swiping a lot of Europe and North The usa, substantial employment rates, and at any time increasing fees of electricity and merchandise, there exists minimal shock why so many great people have fallen at the rear of their repayments. Nonetheless, weak credit does complicate issues especially for anyone who is trying to get funding. Underneath regular situations this will likely not be so tough to put up with. Having said that, the situation turns into significant in case you urgently have to have financing to purchase an unexpected emergency situation. Below we?ll focus on how you can come across financing for such scenarios.

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You can find minor doubt in anybody?s thoughts that everyday living is unpredictable and unforeseen events can creep up at the time that we expect them the the very least. Like is life and we would not have handle about these predicaments. Having said that, by using a very little information we can choose the correct motion need to these an occasion arise. It?s got took place time and again to individuals with weak credit and it could possibly materialize for you. For example, when you?ve got adverse credit how could you will get funding to buy auto repair service or a health-related emergency statement? These costs cannot linger and need to generally be paid out straight away. You may probably hold the fund in a very couple of months if you get your paycheck however you can?t wait that lengthy.

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Conventional solutions of securing a personal loan are usually not possible. Initial, you may be turned down owing on your lousy credit ranking, and second it will take much too lengthy to obtain the financing you need as well as your unexpected emergency are not able to wait around that long. There was a time that creditors wouldn?t even entertain the idea of handling individuals with adverse credit. Having said that, with a great number of folks who have inadequate credit score, some loan companies have adopted new ways of qualifying men and women.

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These loan providers will glimpse at your work record somewhat than your credit heritage to qualify you for the mortgage. Therefore if are utilized for some time and make through a $1000 on a monthly basis, there may be a strong probability than you are capable for the bank loan. These creditors comprehend the urgency by which you need the money in order that they function swiftly to offer while using money you will need. You might usually acquire the money you?ll need within just 24 hrs.

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These styles of payments are known as cash advance, payday, or simply bad credit financial loans. As the identify denotes it can be an superior payment having a short-term that requirements to become repaid normally in two weeks or simply a month. These financial loans are usually not for all as they carry incredibly high interest rates.

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These advances are not for all and not meant for every scenario. The sole intent of these loans is usually to support those out which can be inventory in an unexpected emergency circumstance and want urgent entry to money. For these consumers the availability with the funds outweighs the superior monthly interest charged. Even so, before using out one of such weak credit loans, you require to get particular you are able to repay the cash in full around the because of date in order to avoid worsening your economic scenario. If these financial loans are useful for their distinct objective, then these money can offer the much-needed assistance to people who require it urgently right until they might be repaid once the personal gets his / her up coming paycheck.

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Weekly Tax News Round Up- IRS ?dirty dozen? tax ... - IRS Tax Relief

Happy Friday everyone, time for another tax news round up as we head into the long Presidents Day weekend.

Tax scams and fraud continue to dominate the tax headlines this week. The IRS released its annual list of tax scams to avoid, and here are a few articles that go into further detail on tax fraud and how you can prevent being a victim:

It was an exciting week for us here are TRS. It was announced this week that TaxMan will debut on BizTV the coming weeks. In this new television program, I will set out to demystify the IRS and help answer your tax questions. ?Check out the video: Have Tax Problems? Ask the TAX MAN

I was also honored to be featured in the finance publication, Opportunist Magazine: Talking with the Tax Expert ? Michael Rozbruch

Have a terrific weekend and keep checking our blog for the latest in IRS tax news, advice and more.

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Thursday, February 23, 2012

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Advice To Make Your Skin Perfect Again | New Health and Fitness

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If you want skin that looks young and healthy, then you want to practice skin care. When you take care of your skin, you'll soon see the benefits. If you don't follow a healthy skin care program, both of your skin and health might suffer.

The skin of an infant is very delicate and it should be protected. For the first couple of months, a baby should ideally be kept out of bright daylight, and as the baby ages, utilize a good sunscreen and keep the baby in the shade when possible. If a case of sunburns does happen, utilise a cold cloth to provide some relief for your baby. Straight away contact your pediatrician for other suggestions if the second degree burns concerns you.

Be sure to clean your skin twice a day. This keeps your face fresh all day, removing any dust and dirt before it does too much damage. Make certain to apply a moisturizer after cleansing.

It is very important to utilise a new, sharp razor, especially if you have sensitive skin. Employing a dreary razor can cause irritated skin, and it may pull on hairs instead of cutting them. This can often lead to razor burn, chafing, and agonizing bumps. A good razor should just glide down your skin with very little effort and discomfort.

SPF suntan lotion is excellent for your skin. It moisturizes your skin and protects it from the sun?s rays. Employing a laundry detergent such as Sunguard Laundry Help, that has sunblock built in, can increase the sun protection value of your clothing from a UPF of 5 up to 30 for a regular shirt!

Over-employment of makeup could cause acne issues to become worse. Most types of makeup, including foundations and powders can cause your pores to become clogged. Clogged pores may cause more acne. In a few cases makeup may even be the explanation for infection when you try to use it to cover acne. Give significant thought to putting the makeup away till you have your acne under control. Don't be persuaded to hide your spots behind a toner or concealer.

Make masks at home for glowing skin. You would grind raw almonds together with olive oil and milk to form a semi-smooth paste. Then you will want to add a little ground orange peel into your mixture. Apply the paste to your face, allowing it to sit for 15 minutes. After washing your face, carefully smooth an ice cube over your skin.

If you use the concepts you learned, you can not only improve the looks of your skin, but your general health too. Treating your body with respect will provide advantage to you over the long run.

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Lessons learned from Japan's deadly earthquake

In 2011, Japan was one of the most prepared countries in the world for a massive earthquake. Yet when a mega-quake hit Japan last March, sparking a huge tsunami, it was shockingly devastating.

Now, almost a year after the Japan earthquake, scientists say the hard lessons learned will go a long way toward being better prepared next time.

"It was very large and largely unanticipated by many seismologists," James Mori of Kyoto University's Disaster Prevention Research Institute said here Sunday at the annual meeting of the American Association for the Advancement of Science. "It was actually very disheartening for all the people doing earthquake research and hazard mitigation in Japan."

The quake, a whopping 9.0 on the magnitude scale used to rate the severity of earthquakes, struck off the east coast of Japan's Tohoku region on March 11. The temblor, the strongest ever to hit Japan and among the five most powerful earthquakes ever recorded, caused a massive tsunami wave that reached heights up to 133 feet (40.5 meters).

More than 22,000 people were reported dead or missing.

"The fact that tens of thousands of people were killed was really a shock," Mori said. "I think people thought that such kinds of events wouldn't happen in Japan with all the work put into earthquake research and hazard mitigation."

Lessons learned
Part of the reason scientists weren't expecting such a strong quake in Japan was the fact that a quake that powerful had never before been recorded, and seismic predictions based on the known record of earthquakes in Japan did not forecast such an event.

"The lesson is that 400 or 500 years of historical records is not enough," Mori said.

In the wake of the Tohoku quake, researchers hope to make significant improvements to earthquake models and forecasting, both for Japan, and for the entire planet. They have a wealth of data to work from, as no other large earthquake in history has been recorded by as many instruments with as much precision, said John Anderson, a seismologist atthe University of Nevada.

"At last we have a very well-recorded mega earthquake, and the data is extraordinary," Anderson said.

For example, the data reveal that the ground motions were actually less violent than might have been predicted for such a huge earthquake. Between that fact, and the high building standards in Japan that ensured many structures were designed to withstand strong quakes, the property damage and loss of life from the earthquake alone were not as significant as they could have been.

"The shaking itself was not responsible for a large fraction of deaths ? it was mostly the tsunami," Anderson said.

Disaster response
In addition to shedding light on the science of earthquakes, the experience of Japan is shaping ideas of how best to respond to disasters.

While Japan has in place a high-tech warning system to alert the public when an earthquake is imminent, it didn't work as well as it might have last March.

The warning was issued just eight seconds after the first wave of the earthquake was detected, Mori said. It sent a message to 124 television stations and 52 million phones. It automatically caused bullet trains to stop and elevators to halt.

However, calculations of the earthquake's likely strength based on the initial wave turned out to be wrong because the earthquake increased in power over time. Consequently, the system underestimated the severity and extent of the temblor, and the warning was not sent to places like Tokyo, which initially seemed too far to be affected, but actually was.

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"That's just one of the inherent problems of the system and something that has to be dealt with," Mori said.

Furthermore, the tsunami warning, which followed the earthquake warning, did not reach many coastal residents who had already evacuated, or whose televisions and radios had stopped working due to power outages sparked by the earthquake.

Despite the fact that the tsunami hit 30 to 60 minutes later than the earthquake, many people had no warning of this more dire threat. [History's Biggest Tsunamis]

In the future, better alert systems are needed to send out updated information to the public before and during an emergency, the experts said.

You can follow senior writer Clara Moskowitz onTwitter @ClaraMoskowitz.Follow OurAmazingPlanet for the latest in Earth science and exploration news on Twitter @OAPlanetand on Facebook.

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Retirement Planning 101: Have a Current Will or Living Trust | Kris ...


Retirement planning should be a part of every person?s life. ?No matter what the size your estate is, it?s important to put your intentions and wishes in writing by creating a will. This is true whether you?re a baby boomer about to hit retirement and actively involved in retirement planning ? or a student just about to graduate college and just starting out in life.

If you have a will or Living Trust, you control who inherits your property and your portfolio. If you are raising children under 18, your will can designate who should continue to raise them. Instead of the impersonal court system making critical decisions around your family and most beloved possessions, you can choose your spouse, a trusted friend, or a professional fiduciary to be in charge of your estate.

Believe me, I?ve been involved in retirement planning for decades, and no one wants to confront their mortality and deal with these difficult issues. But it is simply irresponsible not do so. It could also cost your heirs a bundle in avoidable estate taxes.

A Living Trust will help you avoid probate, which takes money and fees out of your estate before your family receives it and leave them in limbo for a very long time.?A Living Trust will also give you some tax advantages and help reduce the estate tax for larger estates.

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Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Taser's on-officer cameras catch you in the act, right to remain silent imperative

Taser International has released an update to its on-officer system, the AXON Flex. The new rig provides law enforcement officials with body-mounted cameras that capture video evidence "from the officer's perspective." These recording devices can be affixed to the hat, collar, shoulder or on specially designed Oakley shades and are ruggedized to IPX2 standards. That's all well and good, but what really gives this setup nerd-cred is what can be done with the captured video. Through a partnership with evidence.com, the Flex system can send footage to a "military grade" cloud-based storage system for safe keeping; there is also an on-site storage option for IT-savvy forces. As if that weren't enough, Taser and Looxcie have co-developed a smartphone app -- available for iOS or Android -- that will allow officers to review captured clips and add GPS coordinates, notes or timestamps. The system's goal is to protect officers from "false claims, enhance public trust [and] decrease litigation." AXON Flex is set to be released in Q1 and will have a base price of around $700. Don't tase film me, bro.

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