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2016 is Coming - Are you ready to have an amazing year and reach your goals?
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Alleged irregularities in MBBS admission discussed in Puducherry Assembly
Puducherry: The alleged irregularities in admission to first year MBBS course in 2016-17 came up in the Assembly with members indulging in a heated discussion, today. Tabling a special mention during zero hour, N R Congress Member Ashok Anand pointed out that many students were admitted for MBBS course in 2016-17 violating all norms.
Based on complaints received,the Medical Council of India (MCI) had written to the government to inquire and initiate action. However, the government failed to do anything and now on direction from MCI, the Pondicherry University had cancelled the examination scheduled for the first year MBBS students to be held today affecting more than 450 students in all colleges.
Replying to Anand, Chief Minister V Narayanasamy said that during 2016-17, the government had obtained all its quota and there was no irregularity in the admission. However, complaints were there stating that irregularities have surfaced in admission to the management quota, he said, adding that a committee under Justice Chitra Venkataraman is appointed to monitor the admission and another committee to fix the fees.They have written that irregularities were in the admission. For this, it is the Madras High court and the MCI to take action.
He also said that the letter from the MCI cited by the member did not come to his notice.However, the government would examine whether it got powers to do anything in the issue and will take action. Mr Anand said that after the cut-off date, students were admitted and the lists were not submitted to the MCI to which Chief Minister said that there was no irregularity in the admission of government quota..
As Mr. Anand continued to level charges against the government, Mr Narayansamy said that he had openly challenged the Lt.Governor on the issue and the Union Health and Family Welfare Ministry had given a clean chit to the government. Since, Ashok Anand is continuing the charges, a privilege issue should be brought against him, Mr Narayanasamy said. Following this, the house plunged into noisy scenes with AIADMK member Anbazhagan and Welfare Minister M Kandasamy intervening and diverting the issue. Speaker V Vaithilingam then put an end to the issue and passed on to other business.
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In its latest warning, uploaded to militant Islamist messaging platforms, a man is pictured standing on the platform at New York's High Street – Brooklyn Bridge Station with explosives and a timer behind him.
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Today, The physical release of Cre-spiri's 2D action game Rabi-Ribi has been confirmed to release this Summer for PlayStation 4 and PlayStation Vita.
Last year, publisher Sekai Project announced they will be teaming up with Limited Run Games to produce a limited amount of physical copies for Rabi-Ribi, previously PC exclusive. In addition to Rabi-Ribi, the partnership will also include Fault Milestone One, which was pretty much the extent of the announcement.
However, earlier today, publisher pQube announced they will be launching a physical release of Rabi-Ribi in Europe for the PS4 and PS Vita in Quarter 3 2017.
Evidently, this announcement came as a surprise to Limited Run Games who responded to a tweet saying,
The EU release became a thing without our knowledge – we had already signed an exclusive worldwide contract for the game months prior.
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pQube details the game's premise:
Rabi-Ribi is a 2D side-scrolling action game that combines the freedom of exploration, platforming and combat with the white-knuckle intensity of bullet hell boss fights.
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text: You are here: Home > Cuisine > Indian Veg Recipes > Punjabi > Punjabi Raita / Chtutney / Achar > Green Chutney (Chaat) Green Chutney (Chaat)by Tarla Dalal 03 Oct 2020 add to my cookbook add to shopping list You are not signed in. Please sign in to access your cookbooksExisting members click here to sign inNew visitors click here to sign up Please sign in to create shopping lists! 5/5 stars 100% LIKED IT 8 REVIEWS ALL GOOD हरे धनिये की चटनी रेसिपी | चाट के लिए हरी चटनी | तीखी हरी चटनी | हरी चटनी बनाने की विधि - हिन्दी में पढ़ें (Green Chutney (Chaat) in Hindi) Added to 1094 cookbooks This recipe has been viewed 530283 times A green mint and coriander flavoured chutney which is great for sandwich spreads. Mint adds freshness to this chutney. The addition of lemon juice enhances the flavours of mint and coriander and prevent discoloration of the greens. Green chutney is probably the most favourite Indian accompaniment. Crispy samosas, dhoklas etc. are considered incomplete without this chutney. The chutney can be stored refrigerated for upto a week. Add your private note Green Chutney (Chaat) recipe - How to make Green Chutney (Chaat) Tags Punjabi Raita / Chtutney / AcharChutneyMixerQuick Chutneys Preparation Time : 10 mins.   Cooking Time: Nil.   Total Time: 10 mins     Makes 1 cup. (42 tsp ) Show me for servings Ingredients 2 cups chopped mint leaves (phudina)1 cup chopped coriander (dhania)1 large onion, sliced1 to 2 tbsp lemon juice1 tbsp sugar4 to 6 green chillies salt to taste Method Main ProcedureCombine all the ingredients and grind to a smooth paste in a blender using very little water. Refrigerate and use as required. Green Chutney (Chaat) recipe with step by step photos Method for the Green Chutney Take one fresh bunch of mint leaves. You will know the leaves are fresh when they are bright green in color and not yellow.Pick the leaves from the stems and discard the stems.Wash the leaves thoroughly to remove any dirt and dust that might be on them.Roughly chop the leaves to make it easier for blending. We will need around 2 cups of chopped mint leaves. Keep aside.Take one fresh bunch of coriander. Separate the leaves and the stems. We are only going to use the leaves and the soft stems.Rinse the coriander leaves in water to remove any dirt that might be stuck to them.Roughly chop the leaves for the green chutney. We will need approximately 1 cup of chopped coriander leaves for this chutney. Keep aside.We have also added onion in this recipe to make it a little different. We have used 1/2 cup sliced onions, which can easily be made with 1 large onion.Put the mint (pudina) leaves in a mixer jar. Then add the coriander leaves.Now add the onions. This will give a slight pungency to this tasty chutney.Now add the lemon juice. This will help maintain the color of the chutney. If you don't add lemon juice, the chutney will keep on getting darker.Add the sugar to balance the flavor of the lemon. If you are a diabetic, then you can refer to our Low Calorie Green Chutney which is diabetic friendly. Also add roughly chopped green chillies to the blender for spice. You can increase or reduce the chillies according to your preference. Finally add salt to taste.Add 1/4 cup water so that it is easily blended.Blend into a smooth paste. You will have to stir it once or twice in between to get a smooth paste. Remove in a bowl and use as required. This will yield around 1.25 cups of chutney.Store this in the freezer in an airtight container. You can use this chutney in chaats like Bhel puri or serve it along with aloo pakodas. Other Related Recipes Nutrient values (Abbrv) per tspEnergy4 calProtein0.1 gCarbohydrates0.8 gFiber0.2 gFat0 gCholesterol0 mgSodium0.4 mgClick here to view calories for Green Chutney (Chaat) RECIPE SOURCE : Chaat


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July 24, 2019 | By Samuel Smith, The Christian Post
President Donald Trump met with 27 survivors of religious persecution from all over the world at the White House last week with some thanking him for his administration's efforts to promote international religious freedom and others asking him to help their community.
While the U.S. State Department held the second Ministerial to Advance Religious Freedom with over 106 countries participating in Washington this week, persecuted believers from 17 countries visited the Oval Office with Ambassador-at-large for International Religious Freedom Sam Brownback and Florida televangelist and Trump's spiritual adviser Paula White.
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Among those who participated in the visit were American pastor Andrew Brunson, who was freed from prison in Turkey last year; Nadia Murad, a Yazidi advocate and Nobel Peace Prize winner; and Mariam Ibrahim, a Christian mother who was freed from death row in Sudan in 2014.
They were joined by survivors and advocates from nations like China, Cuba, Tibet, Pakistan, Iran, Burma, North Korea, Sri Lanka, Eritrea, New Zealand and other nations.
"With us today are men and women of many different religious traditions from many different countries. But what you have in common is each of you has suffered tremendously for your faith: you've endured harassment, threats, attacks, trials, imprisonment and torture," Trump said at the beginning of the meeting. "Each of you has become a witness to the importance of advancing religious liberty all around the world. It's about religious liberty."
Trump praised his visitors, saying that they have endured more than most people are capable of.
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"Mr. President, thank you from New Zealand. Thank you for your leadership standing up for humanity, standing up for religious groups and their rights. Thank you for supporting us during the 15 March tragedy in Christchurch," he said. "God bless you and God bless the United States."
Dr. Hkalam Samson, president of Kachin Baptist Convention in Northern Myanmar, told the president about how Christians are being persecuted in Myanmar and thanked him for issuing a sanction this week against top Myanmar military generals.
"As Christians in Myanmar, we are being oppressed and tortured by the Myanmar military government," Samson said. "We don't have a chance for religious freedom as ethnic armed groups fight against the central military government. Please American government, focus on ethnic people and ethnic leader to get democracy and federalism. It is very important for your help and your support."…
Helen Berhane, an Eritrean Christian, told Trump about the plight of Christians in Eritrea, which ranks as the seventh-worst nation in the world on Open Doors USA's 2019 World Watch List.
Berhane told Trump that she spent 32 months detained inside a metal shipping container because of her faith.
"But the reason I am here [is] all of our pastors, they are still in prison in Eritrea, including the Patriarch [Abune] Antonios," she said. "That is my message and voice for those who are voiceless."
Brunson, a North Carolina missionary who spent over two years imprisoned in Turkey before his release last year thanks to pressure from the Trump administration, praised Trump's efforts.
"An Iranian woman told me today that your fighting for me — the most powerful person in the world [fighting] for someone who is not known at all — gave hope to many people throughout the world and also many young Iranians," Brunson said….
Trump assured the visitors that Americans have "always understood that our rights come from God, not from government."
"We know that if people are not free to practice their faith, then our freedoms are at risk and freedoms don't mean very much," he said. "That's why Americans will never tire in our effort to promote religious freedom. I don't think any president has taken it as seriously as me. To me, it is very important. It's vital."
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Bob Melvin, Brian Snitker win manager of the year awards
Bob Melvin of the Athletics and Brian Snitker of the Braves have been named the 2018 managers of the year.
Baseball Writers' Association of America voters gave Snitker 17 first, nine second and four third-place votes for a total of 116 points to win the National League. Melvin received 18 first, 10 second and one third-place vote to earn 121 points to win the American League.
The 2018 @officialBBWAA AL Manager of the Year is the @Athletics' Bob Melvin! He's now a 3-time winner! pic.twitter.com/LY1lN9Q2Te— MLB Network (@MLBNetwork) November 13, 2018
YOUR 2018 National League Manager of the Year: Brian Snitker!#ChopOn pic.twitter.com/qDs4sTji2X— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) November 13, 2018
Melvin helped lead the Athletics to a 97-win season. Oakland won 22 more games than in 2017 and made it back to the postseason for the first time since 2014. This is the third time Melvin has won the award (2007, 2012).
Also up for the American League manager of the year was Red Sox skipper Alex Cora, who earned seven first, 11 second and 11 third-place votes to end with 79 points. Rays manager Kevin Cash finished third with 57 points.
Snitker was at the helm for the Braves as Atlanta made it back to the postseason for the first time since 2013. Atlanta went 90-72, improving by 18 wins from the 2017 season.
Snitker is the first Braves manager to earn the award since Bobby Cox, who won it three times (1991, 2004, 2005).
Also up for the award were the Brewers' Craig Counsell, who finished second with 99 points, and the Rockies' Bud Black, who placed third with 41 points.
Snitker had 17 firsts, 9 seconds, 4 thirds for 116 points. Counsell had 11 firsts, 13 seconds, 5 thirds for 99 points. Black had 1 first, 6 seconds, 15 thirds for 41 points.— Tom (@Haudricourt) November 13, 2018


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A black body absorber from vertically aligned single-walled carbon nanotubes
Communicated by Sumio Iijima, Meijo University, Nagoya, Japan, January 29, 2009 (received for review October 19, 2008)
Among all known materials, we found that a forest of vertically aligned single-walled carbon nanotubes behaves most similarly to a black body, a theoretical material that absorbs all incident light. A requirement for an object to behave as a black body is to perfectly absorb light of all wavelengths. This important feature has not been observed for real materials because materials intrinsically have specific absorption bands because of their structure and composition. We found a material that can absorb light almost perfectly across a very wide spectral range (0.2–200 μm). We attribute this black body behavior to stem from the sparseness and imperfect alignment of the vertical single-walled carbon nanotubes.
A black body is a theoretical object that absorbs all light that falls on it, because no light is transmitted or reflected (1). As a result, it appears perfectly black at room temperature and is the most efficient thermal absorber and emitter because any object at thermal equilibrium will emit the same amount of light as it absorbs at every wavelength. The radiation spectrum of a black body is determined solely by the temperature and not by the material, properties, and structure. These features, as an ideal source to emit or absorb radiation, make the black body valuable for many applications. For example, because the black body efficiently converts light to heat, it has great importance to solar energy collectors (2–5) and infrared thermal detectors, such as pyroelectric sensors (6–8). As a perfect emitter of radiation, a hot material with black body behavior would create an efficient infrared heater and would be valuable for heat liberation (9), particularly in space or in a vacuum where convective cooling is negligible.
A requirement for an object to behave as a black body is that it perfectly absorbs light of all wavelengths; yet, in reality, black bodies do not exist. Emissivity is a measure of how similar an object is to a black body and is defined as the ratio of the energy radiated by that object and by a black body. Therefore, a black body would possess emissivity of unity for all wavelengths. This important feature has not been observed for real materials because materials intrinsically have specific absorption bands because of their structure and composition, and thus, the emissivity of any real object is less than unity and is wavelength dependent.
A good approximation of a black body is a cavity; however, this structure limits its utility. A material exhibiting black body behavior would solve this structural limitation and increase its practical usefulness. Hence, various processes and materials have been developed to blacken the surface by chemical treatment (10, 11), plating (4–6), and painting (8). Despite these efforts, emissivities for black coatings (Astro Black), chemically treated black surfaces (Hino Black), and microscale needle-like structure of nickel-phosphorus alloy (Anritsu Black) can be as high as 0.96 at 5–9 μm but decreases notably at >9 μm (Fig. 1) (12). Carbon is a good absorber because of the π-band's optical transitions, and it is thus used in many conventional black materials such as carbon black and graphite (13). Yet the emissivity is limited to 0.8–0.85 because of the moderate reflection at the air–dielectric interface (14). One interesting approach to overcome this limit is to use nanostructures (15–17), especially vertically aligned carbon nanotubes (forest) (3, 15). Recently, Ajayan et al. (18) measured the reflectance of forests by 4 visible lasers at 4 specific wavelengths in the range of 457–633 nm and revealed the extremely low reflectance (0.045%) of the forest. This result shows that a forest absorbs light very efficiently at some specific wavelengths.
Here, we report that among all known materials, a forest of vertically aligned single-walled carbon nanotubes (SWNTs) behaves most similarly to a black body. Specifically, from optical studies, we revealed that a SWNT forest possesses a nearly constant and near-unity emissivity (absorptivity) of 0.98–0.99 across a wide spectral range from UV (200 nm) to far infrared (200 μm). We speculate that this important black body behavior originates from the homogeneous sparseness and alignment of the SWNTs within the forest.
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As observed by the naked eye, the SWNT forest appears to be very black as shown by a picture of an 8-in silicon wafer in Fig. 2A. SEM images of the forest from an angled view show the uniformly flat top surface (Fig. 2B) and the nanotube vertical alignment [Fig. 2 C (top) and D (side)].
The emissivity spectrum of a SWNT forest (height: 460 μm, density: 0.07 g cm−3) in thermal equilibrium at 373 K reveals that the SWNT forest has a remarkably high emissivity of 0.98–0.99 in the spectral range of 5–12 μm (Fig. 1). This emissivity is significantly higher than conventional black materials and represents the highest ever reported to the best of our knowledge. More importantly, in contrast to conventional black materials, the emissivity of the SWNT forest is nearly wavelength independent (standard deviation 0.003) across the whole measured spectral range. To examine the structural requirements for high emissivity, we carried out a number of distinct experiments. First, investigation of forests with heights spanning 2–460 μm showed an emissivity of >0.97 even for a 2-μm-tall forest and an emissivity of >0.98 for forests taller than 50 μm [see also supporting information (SI) Fig. S1]. Second, emissivity examination of forest densities ranging from 0.029 to 0.084 g cm−3 (Fig. 3A) showed no obvious trends. However, by combining these results, a clear trend emerged where the emissivity increased with increased area mass density (defined by height × density) (Fig. 3B). The emissivity increased to 0.987, >2.33 mg cm−2, which corresponds to 3.1 × 104 layers of graphene sheet per unit area.
Although the wavelength-independent ≈0.98 emissivity strongly implies that the nanotube forest resembles a black body, ideally, the emissivity needs to be unity across an extremely large spectral range; however, the experimental range was rather limited (5–12 μm). This experimental limitation was addressed by indirectly estimating the emissivity by measuring the reflectivity and by using Kirchhoff's law, e.g., the emissivity of an object equals to its absorptivity, and the sum of reflectivity, transmissivity, and absorptivity equals 1 in thermal equilibrium. Therefore, provided zero transmissivity, emissivity is equal to 1− reflectivity. To cover an extensively wide spectral range from UV to far infrared, the optical reflectance and transmittance of the SWNT forests was studied by 3 independent optical systems (see also Table S1). In the mid-to-far IR region, the transmittance of a Si substrate with a SWNT forest (600-μm thickness) dramatically decreased <0.002 compared with that of a bare Si substrate (0.2–0.5). For the other spectral regions, the transmittance was below the detection limit, and this near-zero transmittance confirms that the emissivity equals 1− reflectivity.
Significantly, the reflectance of the nanotube forests (300- to 500-μm height) was not only extremely low at 0.01–0.02 but also unvarying across the entire spectral range (Fig. 4). Hemispherical (specular + diffuse) reflectance in the UV-to-near IR and the near-to-mid IR range was extremely low as 0.01–0.02 and was wavelength independent (Fig. 4 A and B).
In the mid-to-far IR range, only the specular reflectance is measurable because a reliable integrating sphere for spectral range does not exist. As such, in this range, not the hemispherical but the specular reflectance was measured. The measured specular reflectance was <0.002 and wavelength independent. These results strongly suggest that the unvarying low reflectance characteristic also extends to this spectral range (Fig. 4C). It should be noted that the diffuse reflectance may be much larger for the spectral region >20 μm, and we expect that this research will encourage future efforts to address this important point.
The reflectance spectra show small irregularities and mild monotonic increases with wavelength that are likely because of experimental uncertainties in the reference and the integrating sphere and detection limits of the apparatus. These low and wavelength-independent hemispherical reflectance measurements of <0.02 in the UV-to-mid IR are consistent with the high and wavelength-independent emissivity measurements of >0.98. The high and uniform emissivity, the good match between the reflectance and emissivity measurements, and the low and constant reflectance over a very wide wavelength range strongly suggests that the SWNT forest is almost identical to an ideal black body.
To gain deeper insights into the origin of the nanotube forest black body behavior, we carried out emissivity measurements on several distinct nanotube structures that revealed the importance of the structure. Three different SWNT forms were made from a nanotube forest: a roll-pressed sheet, a filtrated buckypaper, and a spray-coated film. The roll-pressed sheet was made by simply roll-pressing a SWNT forest. The filtrated buckypaper was made from vacuum filtration of a sonicated SWNT dispersion in ethanol. The spray-coated film was made by spraying this same dispersion onto a surface and allowing it to dry without filtration. Emissivities of these samples (Fig. 5) were 0.62–0.76 (both for the sheet and buckypaper), 0.92 (spray-coat), being distinctly lower than the 0.98 for the nanotube forest. These results are evidence that the black body behavior is not an intrinsic nanotube property but stems from the unique forest structure.
Fundamental optics shows that the black body behavior of the forest originates from its sparseness and alignment. A SWNT forest resembles an aerogel of vertically aligned SWNTs that represent only 3% (97% air) of the total volume meaning that, on average, a 15 × 15-nm area is occupied by a single nanotube (19). It can be shown by fundamental optics that sparseness suppresses reflection. As described by Fresnel's law, normally incident light from an air medium (refractive index n0 = 1.0003) onto a surface of refractive index, n, reflects with the reflectance This equation states that the reflection is suppressed when the refractive index of an object is close to that of air. However, for most solid materials, it is difficult to achieve low reflectance <0.02–0.03 because the refractive indices typically are >1.4 (e.g., MgF2 1.38, fluorocarbon polymers 1.3–1.4), which corresponds to reflectance >0.028 from Eq. 1. Importantly, this limit can be overcome by lowering the material density (increasing sparseness) thereby decreasing the electron density and therefore permissivity. Because the permissivity is proportional to the square of the refractive index, a decrease in permissivity results in a decrease of the refractive index, and thus a drop in reflectance (Fresnel's law).
Significantly, despite being a very sparse material, the forest appears as a homogeneous media, as viewed by the incident light. This is because the top surface is flat and uniform without microscale corrugations, and the largest observable structures are the interstitial regions separating SWNTs bundles being much smaller than the wavelength (Fig. 2D). The size distribution of the interstitial regions were estimated by liquid N2 isotherms to be in the range of 5–30 nm, and this matches well with the size observed directly by high-resolution SEM images (Fig. 2D and theory). This homogeneous sparseness of the forest is one of the essential keys for achieving the low reflectance and high emissivity.
In addition to homogeneous sparseness, alignment also plays a critical role in achieving black body behavior. SWNTs within the forest are vertically aligned perpendicular to the substrate, with a tilt angle of ≈20° as shown by SEM images. As shown in the schematic (Fig. 6A), the forest structure can be thought of as a sparse array of nanotube antennae. For an individual nanotube antenna, the interaction between a nanotube and light incident parallel to the tube axis is very weak, because in this direction the electrons cannot couple with the electric field. This leads to weak optical interaction between the forest and normally incident light, as evidenced by an experimentally observed 5-times drop in the absorbance for normal compared with parallel incident light (20). Similarly, normal incidence to the top of a forest results in low reflection and high transmission at the interface. Consequently, the majority of the light proceeds into the forest and interacts with the imperfectly aligned nanotubes (Fig. 6B). By each interaction, light is reflected, transmitted, or absorbed. Because SWNTs are good absorbers over the UV-to-far-infrared region (21, 22) and the tilt angle is small, back reflection is unlikely, and as the light propagates further into the body, it is quickly absorbed by the SWNTs. This interaction repeats until the attenuated light is completely absorbed by the forest. Although this applies to normal incidence, experiments show that reflectance remains low for nonnormal incident angles. The specular reflectance of a forest was examined over a variety of incident angles (11–70°) with a spectral range of 2–10 μm by using a FT-IR spectrometer equipped with a geminated ellipsoid mirror system (23, 24) (Fig. 6C). Although the intensity of the specular reflectance increased with incident angle, it remained considerably <2%, which suggests that the argument holds for a wide range of incident angles. It should be noted that the observed specular reflectance (0.03% at 5 μm) is much smaller than the hemispherical reflectance (0.7% at 5 μm), and thus the specular dependence only provides an upper bound to the emissivity. Therefore, fundamentally, the homogeneous sparseness and aligned structure is critical for the SWNT forest to show black body behavior.
In conclusion, we have shown that the emissivity was 0.98–0.99 over a spectral range of 5–12 μm and the reflectance was 0.01–0.02 over a 0.2- to 200-μm range. These results highlight that a vertically aligned SWNT forest is a material most similar to a black body. This black body behavior originates from the unique structure of the forest as an assembly of nanotubes both sparsely distributed and vertically aligned.
Synthesis of SWNT Forest.
Vertically aligned SWNTs (forests) were synthesized by water-assisted CVD "SuperGrowth" on silicon substrates at 750 °C with ethylene as a carbon source and water as a catalyst enhancer and preserver (25).
Emissivity Analysis.
Normal spectral emissivity was evaluated in a home-built FT-IR spectrometer equipped with a Michelson interferometer and a photovoltaic HgCdTe detector at the National Metrology Institute of Japan (12, 26). All optical components, the SWNT forest sample, and 2 reference black body furnaces (set at −20 °C and 100 °C) were placed in vacuum to reduce absorption by air, and the estimated standard relative uncertainty was <1%.
Reflectance and Transmittance Analyses.
Optical reflectance of the SWNT forests was evaluated by 3 independent optical systems [see also Table S1]. For the UV-to-near IR (0.2–2 μm)/near-to-mid IR (2–20 μm) spectral ranges, a forest sample was set at the inner periphery of an integrating sphere (Fig. 4A Inset), and the light was incident near-normal to the sample with grating monochromator/FT-IR. The reflected light was collected by a detector with the integrating sphere (i.e., hemispherical-directional reflection) and subsequently normalized to a white reflectance standard (Spectralon)/gold mirror reference sample. For the mid-to-far IR region (25–200 μm), the specular reflectance and transmittance of a forest sample was evaluated by a FT-IR spectrometer and normalized to an aluminum mirror reference sample.
We thank H. Shitomi and E. Kawate of the National Metrology Institute of Japan, Tokyo Metropolitan Industrial Technology Research Institute, and JASCO Corp. for reflectance analyses and J. Goto and J. Sato for technical assistance.
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Author contributions: K.M., J.I., H.K., M.Y., and K.H. designed research; K.M., J.I., H.K., S.Y., D.N.F., and K.H. performed research; K.M., J.I., H.K., Y.H., and K.H. analyzed data; and K.M., D.N.F., and K.H. wrote the paper.
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It is not typical of me,, to harbor resentments, form grudges or play tit for tat, so although you left me, without warning without hesitation and without consideration of my feelings, and gave of your self to another of seemingly less than worthy virtue,
I am here for you. I have always been here for you.
Deception or disloyalty may have been uncovered recently. This King could have been discovered to be a cheat, a fraud, or a con artist, and may have reacted violently or with anger, or more lies, to the exposure in order to guard his own emotions. The charm might have worn thin, and the manipulations resisted, and the great, wise, and loving King could have been reduced to a charlatan, a womanizer, an imposter, or otherwise one who is all talk and no action with respect to his trustworthiness. The King is supposed to be an example of deeds over words, and he probably fell short and disappointed those who looked to him for guidance.
.There's a sort of practical joke in the air -- something sinister or ironic in the wind that could point out a perceived failure to its audience using daggers of truth that hit their mark with vengeful glee. Try to let Karma handle the matter of getting even. For to descend to their level, or sharpen your wits on lesser challengers to compensate for defeat or humiliation, could leave others disgusted and put you in the rejected position of being the only one laughing. Keep this in mind if you are instead in the "victim's" shoes, and you'll be able to walk away without a backwards glance....
That is exactly what you must do, for your own sanity, your own sense of being. In order to guard yourself against whatever strange connection you two share. He is no good. Not to you or for you. After promising to never turn his back on you with out valid explanation….several times he has promised….every time he breaks his promises. You know how good it can be…if he wanted it to be....
,, you would not have these episodes. he creates them ,guides them, controls them and wipes them away when he feels like it. Turns the blame on you so that he doesn't have to explain himself. He is a liar, has played you for a fool and will continue to do so as long as you let him. He does not love you. He has never loved you, nor been honest about his intentions, will, doings and he never will be. You must let him go. Forget that you had anything to even consider. He is the one who loses. You can do nothing but gain…a real caring genuine man…
Who is able to love you and cherish you like the specialty you are
Someone who validates your being, acknowledges concern, isn't so self serving and righteous…wants better for you…wants to see you happy….wants to provide you with the means for comfort and being secure that you have a rocking relationship…someone who is able to feel, and show remorse or concern. Someone who isn't such a narcissist. someone you can give freely of yourself to and find yourself there because its your center.
Do not dwell on the mistake you have made, let it go. Let him go…let it go with a quickness so tomorrow you can forget the darkness of today-
Your self


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ISIS militant group has stricken yet again its vicious paws on another innocent city, Ramadi in Iraq and caused its usual death and destruction by killing hundreds of people. ISIS has captured the city, making 8000 and more of its residents to flee for their lives and killed 500 of the civilians to broadcast their claim on the city.
"If the Iraqi government officially asks the Islamic Republic of Iran … to carry out any step that helps Iraq to confront (them)… then the Islamic Republic of Iran will meet this call," Ali Akbar Velayati, an adviser to Iran's supreme leader said.
Iraq's government and Iranian military has vowed to mount a counter-offensive attack and reclaim the city of Ramadi that is lost to the hostile terrorists. In the attempt for the same, Iran's defense minister Gen. Hossein Dehghan flew to Baghdad on a surprise visit for urgent talks with Iraqi leaders to discuss measures and their further course of action.
"I am convinced that as the forces are redeployed, and as the days flow in the weeks ahead, that's going to change, as overall (they) have been driven back … I am absolutely confident in the days ahead that will be reversed." The US Defense Department commented on ISIS seizing the city of Ramadi in Iraq.
This won't be ISIS's first attempt at the claiming of any city as previously they had targeted to capture many other cities like Ramadi. But Tikrit had been one of those cities that had recently been freed from the clutches of ISIS and the same confidence is being shown by US officials for Ramadi.
ISIS has a history of violent seizures and assaults that has left the world scarred and people losing their loved ones. Extremist organizations like ISIS and Boko Haram needs to be stopped once and for all so that the world can again be a better and safe place to reside in.


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The UN's food and agriculture agency and Vietnam launched a report that outlines the economic, environmental and social costs that extreme weather events are having on agricultural production worldwide. Poor farmers bear the largest brunt.
"The agriculture sectors – which includes crop and livestock production as well as forestry, fisheries and aquaculture – face many risks, such as climate and market volatility, pests and diseases, extreme weather events, and an ever-increasing number of protracted crises and conflicts," José Graziano da Silva, Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), said in a statement.
Together with Vietnam, the FAO launched the report, 2017: The impact of disasters and crises on agriculture and food security, on Thursday at a regional conference in Hanoi.
The report reveals that between 2005 and 2015 natural disasters cost the agricultural sectors of developing country economies a staggering $96 billion in damaged or lost crop and livestock production, $48 billion of which occurred in Asia.
Drought, which has battered farmers globally, was one of the leading culprits.
The report further shows that 83 per cent of all drought-caused economic losses were absorbed by agriculture – to the tune of $29 billion.
"This has become the 'new normal,' and the impact of climate change will further exacerbate these threats and challenges," da Silva warned.
Multiple other threats are taking a heavy toll on food production, food security and people's livelihoods.
"Disaster risk reduction and management must, therefore, become an integral part of modern agriculture," stressed da Silva.
The report examined in detail which weather events affected which geographical regions. For example, while floods and storms had the largest impacts in Asia, their agricultural systems were also heavily affected by earthquakes, tsunamis and extreme temperatures. For Africa, Latin America and the Caribbean in contrast, drought was the costliest disaster. African farmers were also hard hit by crop pests and animal diseases.
All told, nearly a quarter of all financial losses caused by natural disasters between 2005 and 2015 were borne by the agricultural sector, according to FAO's study.
"Building a more holistic and ambitious disaster-resilience framework for agriculture is crucial to ensuring sustainable development, which is a cornerstone for peace and the basis for adaptation to climate change," concluded da Silva.
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According to the Nihon Shoki, the second-oldest book of Japanese history, around 2,000 years ago Princess Yamato-hime was ordered by her father, Emperor Suinin, to find a new, permanent shrine for the most important deity in the land, the great sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami. The princess, taking her task to heart, wandered the land for 20 years in search of a suitable home for the great goddess. Once she arrived in Ise, however, the goddess spoke to her and expressed a desire to establish her earthly abode in this bountiful area in between the mountains and the sea.
Ever since then, Ise Jingu shrine has been the home of Amaterasu Omikami, making it one of the most sacred places in Japan. The sun goddess resides in the Naiku, Inner Shrine — the most sacred shrine in Japan. Additionally, there's also the Geku or Outer Shrine where Toyouke, the goddess of food and the harvest is enshrined. Today, the region on the eastern coast of the Shima Peninsula in Mie Prefecture is commonly called Ise-Shima, home to the historic town of Ise and the spectacular natural beauty of Ise-Shima National Park.
The most striking feature of this region with its mild, warm climate and fertile soil is its coastline. Called a ria coast, its many bays and small islands make the marine life very diverse and abundant, and harvesting its bounties has been a way of life here for thousands of years. This is the area where ama, or female divers, who can stay under water for long periods, originate. While ama are best known as pearl divers, they also dive for other treasures of the sea. One of these is the Ise-ebi (always called by that name regardless of where they're caught) or Japanese spiny lobster. The Ise-ebi's long antennae were traditionally regarded as signs of longevity, making them a must as centerpieces on the most festive occasions such as the New Year's holidays. Fed by the nutrient-rich Kuroshio Current which flows from south to north along the Shima coast, the Ise-ebi caught here are especially prized for their sweet, firm meat that is enjoyed as sashimi, grilled, or simmered in dashi stock.
The peak season for Ise-ebi from Ise is the wintertime, but in late spring to summer another highly prized treasure from the sea comes into its own, awabi (abalone). The supply of abalone along the Shima coast is carefully sustained by limiting its season, as well as the length of time it can be harvested. An ama typically works for two hours per day hunting for abalone and then stops, so there is always some left for the next time. Not only does this prevent the supply of natural abalone from being depleted, it also allows them to grow to large sizes. Some of the best abalone are reserved as offerings for the gods who are enshrined at Ise Jingu, but there is still plenty left for us mortals though, and freshly caught abalone is something to be experienced when visiting the area. One of the best ways to do this is to visit an amagoya or diver's hut near the coast, where the ama will grill freshly caught abalone on a charcoal grill right in front of diners' eyes. The umami-rich juices of that flood the taste buds are simply heavenly.
Ise-ebi and abalone are the undeniable stars of Ise-Shima seafood, but there's plenty more to enjoy too. The area is also where cultured pearls were first developed and while the local pearl industry is not what it used to be, the edible cousins of pearl oysters are abundant and delicious. Oysters are usually only in season in the cold months, but here there is a variety called iwagaki (rock oyster) that is available in late spring to early summer. Firm and plump, rock oysters are delicious eaten on the half shell with just a squeeze of lemon. And for fans of fugu (pufferfish), a variety that's caught around the port of Anori called Anori fugu has a slight cherry-blossom pink hue and a subtle sweetness.
Madai (Japanese snapper), a must-have at wedding feasts and May 5 Children's Day celebrations, is also popular. Seaweed varieties such as hijiki and aosa-nori are also harvested along the coastline.
While the bounty of the sea is what Ise-Shima is best known for, the land also yields delicious food, starting with rice. Great rice means that sake is made locally, too, and, like the local cuisine, the sake of Mie Prefecture is usually made in small batches, under the highest quality standards.
Just up the road from Ise-Shima is the city of Matsuzaka, which is world famous for having some of the best wagyu in the country. Although Kobe beef is well known around the world, in Japan Matsusaka beef is arguably better known than its Kobe counterpart. While the seafood of Ise-Shima is a product of nature, Matsusaka beef is a product of human innovation, pushing the limits of what tender, juicy and marbled beef can be.
In the early days, access to Ise Jingu was restricted to the Imperial family and later aristocrats and the upper samurai classes. Around the late 16th century, with the establishment of better roads, making a pilgrimage to Ise very popular, much like the pilgrimages to Santiago de Compostela or Canterbury in Europe around that time. During the mid to late Edo Period (around the 17th to mid-19th centuries), it's estimated that one in six Japanese people made an Ise pilgrimage at least once in their lifetimes; amongst the citizens of Edo (current Tokyo), it was practically a craze. With so many regular folk making the trip to Ise, many of whom could not afford to dine on expensive delicacies, several down-to-earth dishes appeared to cater to their needs, as well as those of the regular folk who lived and worked there.
Many of these dishes are still popular today, such as tekone-zushi, marinated fresh katsuo (bonito or skipjack tuna) mixed with sushi rice that was originally enjoyed by fishermen on their boats; Ise udon, thick wheat noodles that are cooked in a dark broth until they are soft rather than chewy; and sanma-zushi, salt-cured Pacific saury pressed onto sushi rice. There are also some hidden gems to be found in area eateries that are popular with local residents, as well as tourists, such as spectacularly large fried shrimp, freshly made tempura and so much more. Whether exploring local dives or enjoy elegant meals at a ryokan (traditional inn), there's something to please everyone's appetite.
Legend has it that soon after the abode of the great sun goddess Amaterasu Omikami was established in Ise, she became lonely and asked for one of her fellow deities to come and join her there and be her companion — the aforementioned Toyouke, the goddess of food and the harvest. If one is allowed to indulge in a flight of fancy, it's nice to imagine the two goddesses, partaking of the delicacies of the area as they enjoy the mild weather, chatting away and smiling benignly at the people of Ise-Shima, doing the same, as they have done for millennia.
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FAQ Search Memberlist Usergroups Register Profile Log in to check your private messages Log in How This North Korean Crisis Is Different Goto page Previous 1, 2 Korean Job Discussion Forums Forum Index -> General Discussion Forum View previous topic :: View next topic Author Message RteacherJoined: 23 May 2005Location: Western MA, USA Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 4:29 pm Post subject: For latest news updates on this, you can check the thread in the Current Events forum ... http://forums.eslcafe.com/korea/viewtopic.php?t=237830&start=30 Back to top nuthatchJoined: 21 Feb 2008 Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 7:50 pm Post subject: https://www.commondreams.org/news/2017/08/10/more-60-house-dems-denounce-trump-raising-specter-nuclear-war "Trump must immediately cease talk of pre-emptive war—which must be authorized by Congress—and commit to the diplomatic path advocated by both American experts and the South Korean government." —Rep. John Conyers Back to top ZackbackJoined: 05 Nov 2010Location: Kyungbuk Posted: Thu Aug 10, 2017 9:38 pm Post subject: How anyone can think of coming to teach in South Korea now or simply stay there is crazy. Back to top ttompatzJoined: 05 Sep 2005Location: Kwangju, South Korea Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 1:07 pm Post subject: Shouldn't be an issue. It is Guam that he is threatening... not Seoul. . Back to top nuthatchJoined: 21 Feb 2008 Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 5:36 pm Post subject: If a nuke is dropped it is certainly a big issue for everyone! https://www.commondreams.org/views/2017/08/11/no-fire-no-fury-common-security-diplomacy-resolve-us-north-korean-crisis Back to top schwaJoined: 18 Jan 2003Location: Yap Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 7:06 pm Post subject: ttompatz wrote: Shouldn't be an issue. It is Guam that he is threatening... not Seoul. Funny, after 15 years in Sokcho, a short missile lob from the dmz, I figured I'd left N. Korea well behind by moving to a remote Pacific island -- not far from Guam! Back to top RteacherJoined: 23 May 2005Location: Western MA, USA Posted: Fri Aug 11, 2017 8:27 pm Post subject: You might want to consider New Zealand ... Anyway, I think Trump's escalating counter-threats approach - though it might possibly work - poses a real danger for anyone living within range of NK artillery - which is a staggering number of people... On somewhat lighter dark note, there are some fanatics who predict doom for the entire Earth planet on September 23 - 33 days after the upcoming total eclipse ... http://www.knoxnews.com/story/news/eclipse/2017/08/11/eclipse-2017-earth-destroyed-planet-nibiru-says-doomsayer/561247001/ Back to top MarinxJoined: 28 Aug 2017 Posted: Wed Sep 13, 2017 2:35 am Post subject: Zackback wrote: How anyone can think of coming to teach in South Korea now or simply stay there is crazy. North Korea has had enough short range weapons to wipe out Seoul for a long time. Back to top oatmealJoined: 26 Nov 2013 Posted: Sun Sep 17, 2017 5:17 pm Post subject: I don't want to start a heated debate (if that's even possible on this topic) but I want to know, what exactly do you guys think North Korea wants to do with their nukes? Why do you think they want to develop their nuclear weapons program? Think about it. Back to top PRagicJoined: 24 Feb 2006 Posted: Mon Sep 18, 2017 9:08 pm Post subject: They've been pretty straight forward about it, and most analysts agree: they view having nukes as a deterrent to outside forced regime change. The regime has no legitimate reason or right to exist, and the society is therefore repressive, a massive human rights nightmare, and cut off from the outside world. They've seen what negotiations and turning over weapons got Lybia and Iraq. Looking uber long term, in a warped way, having nukes would also be a game changer should they ever try a last gasp attempt at taking over the entire penninsula. Or eventually leveraging the nukes, the leadership may be able to negotiate its way out of prosectution at the supra-national level. China has consistently said that it will not accept N. Korea as a nuclear capable state. But, as is often the case, what China says and what it does may be two different things. I wouldn't be surprised, personally, if China offed Kim's brother. He was, after all, supposedly under their protection. Conspiracy theory aside, it would have been a way to send a message to Kim that he's skating on thin ice as there are no replacements in the wings should he take it too far and suffer any consequences, whether militarily or via domestic upheaval. Look how paranoid the guy has gotten, and for very good reason. All arm chair quarter backing. 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- What Is the Problem?
- Can I Breastfeed With Inverted or Flat Nipples?
- Other Solutions
- Treatments For Flat Or Inverted Nipples, and Techniques To Make Latching Easier
- Breast shells
- Hoffman Technique
- Breast Pump
- Nipple Stimulation Prior to Feedings
- Drawing Back on the Breast Tissue During Latch-on
- Nipple Shield
- Getting Breastfeeding Off to a Great Start
- If Nipple Soreness Occurs
What Is the Problem?
Flat nipples don't stick out much from the surrounding area (called the areola) and don't extend when stimulated. That in some cases can make it tough for your baby to latch on and breastfeed.
Inverted nipples withdraw or pull inward when promoted. They may look flat, or their look may vary from slightly dimpled and indented to really clearly indented in the center.
Inspect your own nipples by gently squeezing the areola about one inch behind the nipple with your thumb and index finger. If the nipple ends up being dimpled or clearly indents, it's inverted.
Can I Breastfeed With Inverted or Flat Nipples?
Most of the times, yes. Modifications in your breasts during pregnancy might make your nipples extend more than typical. On the other hand, inverted nipples can pull in a lot more when your breasts end up being engorged. (In exceptionally rare cases, deeply inverted nipples can in some cases obstruct milk circulation.) The best way to discover whether you can breastfeed is to go on and try.
Flat nipples should not pose a problem unless your baby isn't latching on well or your breasts are overly full or engorged.
Other Solutions
Look for guidance from a lactation consultant. She may recommend that you quickly use a breast pump to draw out the nipple prior to nursing and pull back on the breast tissue while your baby is latching on to assist the nipple protrude. She may likewise suggest a technique called "reverse pressure softening."
If your nipples are protruding less because your breast tissue is swollen with IV fluid after delivery, then your nipples will return to normal as the fluid leaves your body. In this case, you may have to pump your breast milk for a week or so until your nipples protrude enough to nurse.
Treatments For Flat Or Inverted Nipples, and Techniques To Make Latching Easier
Although opinions and experiences differ, many women have actually discovered treatments for inverted or flat nipples useful and numerous breastfeeding experts continue to advise them. Breastfeeding professionals disagree on whether pregnant women must be screened for flat or inverted nipples and whether treatments to draw out the nipple needs to be routinely suggested. For instance, the British Royal College of Midwives states that hormone modifications during pregnancy and childbirth cause numerous moms' nipples to protrude naturally. Although dealing with flat and inverted nipples during pregnancy is disputed, if your newborn is having problem latching on to a flat or inverted nipple you may discover some or all of the following useful.
Breast shells
Worn inside your bra, breast shells may assist extract flat or inverted nipples. Breast shells remain in two pieces and are constructed out of plastic. The inner piece has a hole that fits over the nipple. The pressure on the tissue around the nipple causes the nipple itself to protrude through the hole. Breast shells may be worn during pregnancy to make the most of the natural boost of the elasticity of a female's skin by using mild however consistent pressure to stretch the underlying adhesions (connective tissue) and draw out the nipple. After birth, they can be worn for about a half an hour prior to feedings to extract the nipple. They must not be used during the night, and the milk collected while using them need to not be conserved.
Hoffman Technique
This procedure might help loosen the adhesions at the base of the nipple, and can be used during pregnancy as well as after the birth. Place a thumb on each side of the base of the nipple– straight at the base of the nipple, not at the edge of the areola. Press in securely against your breast tissue while at the same time pulling your thumbs far from each other. This will extend the nipple and loosen up the tightness at the base of the nipple, which will make it go up and outside. Repeat this workout two times a day, working up to five times a day, moving the thumbs around the base of the nipple.
Breast Pump
After birth, a reliable breastpump can be used to extract the nipple right away before breastfeeding. This makes latching simpler for baby. A pump can also be used at other times after birth to further break the adhesions under the nipple by applying uniform pressure from the center of the nipple.
Nipple Stimulation Prior to Feedings
If the nipple can be comprehended, roll the nipple between the thumb and forefinger for a minute or more. Afterwards, rapidly touch it with a moist, cold fabric or with ice that has actually been wrapped in a cloth. This approach can help the nipple end up being erect. Prevent prolonged use of ice, as numbing the nipple and areola might prevent the let-down reflex.
Drawing Back on the Breast Tissue During Latch-on
As your hand supports the breast for latch-on with thumb on top and 4 fingers beneath and behind the areola, pull a little back on the breast tissue towards the chest wall to help the nipple protrude.
Nipple Shield
A nipple shield is a thin, flexible silicone nipple that is used over the mom's own nipple. It has holes in the tip to allow milk to flow to the baby. If other techniques are not working, a nipple shield could assist baby latch on and nurse well by supplying the stimulation to the roof of the baby's mouth that signals his suck reflex. Nipple guards need to only be used with the guidance of a lactation expert as they can cause issues if not used effectively.
Getting Breastfeeding Off to a Great Start
Get help with placing and latch-on
Getting competent help is crucial for a mother with inverted or flat nipples. It is necessary for the baby to discover how to open his mouth broad and bypass the nipple, permitting his gums to close even more back on the breast. Try out different positions is a great way to discover what is most comfy for the mother and helps baby lock most successfully. Some mothers discover that the football (clutch) hold or cross-cradle hold provides the most control, which also makes it easier for baby to lock on well.
Breastfeed early and often
Strategy to breastfeed as right after birth as possible, and a minimum of every 2-3 hours thereafter. This will assist you prevent engorgement, and will permit baby to practice at breastfeeding prior to the milk ends up being more plentiful or "is available in". Lots of practice at breastfeeding while mom's breasts are still soft frequently assists baby to continue to nurse well, even as the breasts become more firm (which can make a flat nipple harder to understand).
Achieve a deep lock
When locking your baby on, hold him in close against your body, with his ear, shoulder, and hip in a straight line. Line up baby's nose with your nipple. Pull back on your breast tissue to make it simpler for him to latch on. Tickle baby's lips with nipple and await baby to widen (like a yawn). Then latch him on, guaranteeing that baby has actually bypassed the nipple and is far back on the areola. The resulting latch should be off-center– much deeper on the bottom (more breast taken in on the chin side than the nose side). Baby's nose must be touching (however not buried in) the breast, and his lips should be flared out like "fish lips".
Use soothing methods if baby becomes upset
Baby needs to not associate breastfeeding with unpleasantness. If baby becomes upset, right away take a break and calm him. Deal a finger for him to suck on, walk, swaddle, rock, or sing to him. Wait until he is calm before attempting again.
If Nipple Soreness Occurs
Discomfort as adhesions stretch
Some moms experience nipple discomfort for about the first two weeks of nursing as their flat or inverted nipple( s) are slowly extracted by baby's suckling. If the discomfort is severe you may find relief using these treatments for sore nipples.
Moisture ending up being trapped as nipple inverts after feeding
If the nipple withdraws after feedings, that skin might remain wet, causing chapping of the skin. After feeding, pat your nipples dry and use a 100% lanolin preparation meant for nursing mothers. You might likewise want to use a Velcro Dimple Ring, which is a device developed to hold the nipple out between feedings so that the skin can dry.


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