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Find out what amazing changes your pregnant body's undergoing week-by-week and what you can expect in the weeks to come as your pregnancy progresses.
Week 1 - Watch for Signs of Ovulation
Although you aren't pregnant yet, the clock on your (potential) pregnancy has already started ticking. It's a little confusing, but let me try to explain.
Women with a regular 28-day cycle generally ovulate (and can potentially conceive) 11 to 21 days after the first day of their last period. But because it's so hard to pinpoint exactly when conception occurs, health care providers use the date of the first day of your last period to calculate your estimated due date. Now, if your cycle is shorter or longer than 28 days (and many are) your doctor will make adjustments as needed and then confirm your due date with measurements and ultrasounds taken later in your pregnancy. A normal pregnancy lasts approximately 280 days (40 weeks), although your baby will be considered full term at 37 weeks.
So even though you aren't pregnant yet, this may be your month! Continue to take your temperature, monitor other signs of approaching ovulation, and then do the "baby-dance" when all the signs are right!
Learn More: The Best Sex for Making Babies
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Week 2 - Make an Appointment With Your Doctor
The best time to prepare your body to support a baby is now, before you conceive.
If you are a junk food junkie, put down those doughnuts and start eating a well-balanced diet of lean protein, whole grains, and fresh fruits and vegetables.
And be sure to drink 64 ounces of water each day. Talk to your doctor about a safe exercise program to go with your healthy diet and begin it right away. While you are at your doctor's appointment, ask him or her to prescribe a good prenatal vitamin for you and be sure to take them regularly. Your body and your baby will thank you for taking such good care of them before, during, and after your pregnancy!
Learn More: Your Health During Pregnancy
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Week 3 - Fertilization?
Even if you have already conceived you may not notice any changes to your body yet, but they are happening - lots of them.
You may notice slight cramping on one side of your abdomen, or a little spotting. This is implantation bleeding, but not every woman experiences it. You may also begin to feel a little bloated and your breasts may become tender - typical premenstrual symptoms as well as the earliest signs of pregnancy!
Learn More: Early Pregnancy Symptoms
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Week 4 - A Lot is Happening Inside
You may not be noticing many symptoms of pregnancy yet; but don't be fooled, there are big changes occurring under the surface.
Your body is producing loads of new hormones to help the embryo grow and thrive, and as a result you may be feeling increasingly tired. You may also feel some mild abdominal cramping and breast tenderness.
Learn More: Early Pregnancy Symptoms
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Week 5 - Hormones and Headaches
If you took a home pregnancy test recently, the positive result was due to the presence of the hormone hCG (human chronic gondatrophin) in your urine. It is one of the hormones responsible for a number of pregnancy symptoms you may have started experiencing, including nausea, vomiting, fatigue and breast tenderness.
If you are feeling tired and sluggish even after a full night's sleep try a little exercise. It may sound strange, but regular exercise can actually help increase your energy level and will help you sleep more soundly. But don't feel bad about giving in to your fatigue and indulging in naps and early bed-times whenever possible. You're going through a lot of internal changes right now, both emotional and physical, and your body is using all its extra energy to care for that new life inside you.
Learn More: Home Pregnancy Test FAQs
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Week 6 - It's Not Easy Being Green!
Are you experiencing any morning sickness yet? The combination of surging hormones and your stomach emptying more slowly is to blame.
To ease the queasiness, try eating little snacks more often throughout the day and eating a few crackers or ginger snaps first thing in the morning - before you even sit up in bed. You should also make sure to get plenty of rest and avoid any triggers, such as certain smells or foods.
Your hormones may also be causing mood swings and headaches. Remember that all these hormones that are making you feel achy, sick, and crazy now and again are also making sure that your baby gets everything he or she needs to grow healthy and strong!
Learn More: Morning Sickness
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 6
Week 7 - Pimples!
Just in case you're feeling a bit old - since you'll be someone's mom before you know it - this week might make you feel like a kid again. Remember pimples?
Surging pregnancy hormones may make your skin extra oily and prone to breakouts, just like when you were a teenager. Those same hormones may also make your hair thicker and lustrous (although some women experience the opposite during pregnancy!). And your expanding uterus and increased fluid processed by your kidneys will make you urinate more often.
Learn More: Skin Changes, Issues, and Problems
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 7
Week 8 - Feeling a Little Off
You might be feeling a little off now as your body begins adjusting to your baby growing inside of you.
Your uterus is about the size of an orange now and your waistline is expanding, even though you are probably the only one who can really tell. Your breasts may also feel heavier and too large for your bra. You can expect to increase your bust size by a full cup (or two!) over the course of your pregnancy.
Other women who are in the same stage of pregnancy as you are a great resource for information, friendship…and commiseration!
Learn More: Maternity Bras
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 8
Week 9 - Staying Hydrated
It is important for you to stay well hydrated during your pregnancy. Dehydration can cause constipation and, later in your pregnancy, premature contractions. To stay well hydrated, you and your baby need at least six to eight glasses of water each day.
Drinking plenty of water can also help prevent heartburn, a common pregnancy symptom you may experience soon. Heartburn is caused by the pregnancy hormone progesterone relaxing the valve that separates your stomach from your esophagus, allowing stomach acid to seep back up. Antacids, eating smaller meals and staying upright after eating can also help combat heartburn.
Learn More: Heartburn
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 9
Week 10 - Your Body Starts Changing
You may continue to feel some morning sickness, headaches, and fatigue, but you should start feeling better soon.
At 10 weeks, many women begin to see their stomachs stick out. Generally, this is due to your bowels becoming distended rather than the growth of the baby. But little by little your waistline will become less defined and your pants a little tighter. This is a great time to take some photos and measurements to start documenting your body's changes in your PregnancyWeekly journal!
Learn More: Morning Sickness
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 10
Week 11 - Weight and Nutrition
You may have gained weight or maybe even lost a little over the last few weeks. Both are normal, as each pregnancy is different.
Weight gain usually ranges from 1 - 2 lbs. in each month of the first trimester for a total of 3 - 6 lbs. But it is not unheard of for a woman to gain no weight, or gain as much as 10 lbs. during this time. The important thing is that you maintain a balanced and healthy diet. Everything you eat should be nutritious, and since you are eating for two, you need about 300 to 500 additional calories a day. Try to avoid fast food and junk foods, and make sure you are getting enough fruits, vegetables, and lean protein. You will probably gain 25 to 35 lbs. over the course of your pregnancy. This is no time to diet, just try your best to eat healthy.
Learn More: Your Health During Pregnancy
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 11
Week 12 - Your Placenta
This is the week that (hopefully) you begin to truly adjust to your pregnancy and your fatigue and nausea decrease. Of course, there are no guarantees and some unlucky women feel tired and nauseous throughout their pregnancy.
If this is your first pregnancy you may start showing as your abdomen begins to round a bit. Your placenta now takes over the controls in the production of hormones.
Learn More: Placenta Previa
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 12
Week 13 - Feeling Good
Hopefully your morning sickness and fatigue have passed and you are feeling healthy and energetic. People may begin telling you that you look great and have that "pregnancy glow."
Your uterus is quickly outgrowing your pelvic cavity (it's about 4 to 5 inches in diameter, or about the size of a softball or medium grapefruit) and it will start to expand out and up into your abdomen. You may be able to feel its upper edge just above your pubic bone. It will feel like a soft, smooth ball. Before your pregnancy is over, your uterus will have increased its capacity 500 to 1000 times! The human body is truly an amazing work of art.
Learn More: Height of Fundus
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Week 14 - Skin Changes
Since you are now well into your pregnancy, you may notice your breasts and, in particular, your nipples have changed. Your areolas - the dark areas around your nipples - may have become enlarged and darker in preparation for lactation.
Another very noticeable change to your body may be the appearance of a dark line down your abdomen, called a linea negra. These and other skin changes during your second trimester are due to (what else?!) hormonal fluctuations.
Learn More: Linea Negra
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 14
Week 15 - Blood Flow and the AFP Test
Since you got pregnant, your heart has grown in size and is working overtime to pump all that extra blood through your body and baby. Its output has increased 20 percent from normal and, by the time you are ready to deliver, it will be pumping 50 percent more than normal!
Sometime between the 15th and 17th weeks of your pregnancy, your doctor may offer you a blood test called the Alpha FetoProtein (AFP) which can determine whether your baby is at increased risk for several birth defects and if more testing is necessary. The AFP test is painless and completely safe for you and your baby.
Learn More: Alpha-Fetoprotein (AFP) Test
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 15
Week 16 - Feeling Fetal Movement
One of the most memorable and exciting moments of your pregnancy is coming soon. This is about the time you may feel your baby's movements for the first time, also called quickening!
If this is your first pregnancy, you may not notice quickening for another couple of weeks, but it is very common to become aware of these fetal movements at any time up to 24 weeks. In general, thinner moms-to-be will feel quickening earlier than heavier moms-to-be. Your doctor will ask you about these movements from time to time; the week you feel quickening will help your doctor pinpoint your exact due date.
Learn More: Quickening
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 16
Week 17 - Increased Fluids and Maternity Clothes
You may notice that you are beginning to have an increased amount of vaginal discharge, a runny nose, and feel like you are sweating more than usual. These symptoms are all normal at this stage of pregnancy.
Remember, since your heart is pumping more blood through your system, your body responds by producing more fluids. All of these fluids should return to normal levels within a few months after you deliver.
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 17
Week 18 - Insomnia and What You Can Do
Sufficient rest is one of the most important components of a healthy pregnancy. Pregnancy-related insomnia may start to affect your daily routine, but there are things you can do to help.
Make sure you always go to the bathroom before you go to bed so you won't be awakened in the middle of the night. Try using a body pillow or arrange several pillows in different places under your chest, abdomen or between your knees - whatever arrangement is most comfortable for you. Take a warm bath or read before bed to relax you further, and try doing some stretches and exercises to help relieve muscle and ligament pain and pressure that may be disrupting your sleep.
Learn More: Insomnia
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 18
Week 19 - Inees, Outees, and Childbirth Class
Have you noticed your bellybutton changing? One thing you will notice, if you haven't already, is where you once had an "inee" you now have an "outee"! Your expanding uterus is pressing against your bellybutton and makes it stick out.
If you have had an "inee" all your life, seeing your new "outee" will no doubt have you contemplating your navel.
One of the most valuable resources for your birthing experience is a childbirth preparation class. Don't be afraid to ask a prospective childbirth instructor lots of questions when researching which technique is right for you. Attending a childbirth class will help you feel more comfortable and in control throughout labor and delivery.
Learn More: Childbirth Techniques
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 19
Week 20 - Pacing Yourself and Iron Needs
As your pregnancy progresses, you may find it harder to breathe. This is because your growing baby is pushing your internal organs against your lungs, limiting their capacity.
Be conscious of your breathing while you are exercising or just running errands and slow down if breathing becomes uncomfortable or if you feel dizzy or lightheaded.
This is also the time when many women develop anemia, so make sure you get enough iron, and take a vitamin supplement if necessary. Walking is a safe and effective form of exercise for most women during pregnancy, so walk as much as possible, making sure to breathe deeply and rest when you need to.
Learn More: Breathing For Two
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 20
Week 21 - Put Your Feet Up and Relax
You may notice your legs - and particularly your ankles - are swollen by the end of the day, especially if you are on your feet a lot. This is called edema and is due to the extra blood and fluid circulating through your body during your pregnancy.
Edema is common, normal and harmless; however, if you notice sudden swelling in your face or hands, this could be a sign of preeclampsia and you should tell your doctor right away. You may also start experiencing leg cramps at night, which are also due - in part - to the extra fluid and blood in your body. Just another reason to put your feet up and relax for a bit!
Learn More: Edema
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 21
Week 22 - A Little Case of The "Blahs"
Only a few more weeks and you'll be in the home stretch: your third trimester! In these last few weeks of your second trimester, you may be feeling a little tired, a little hungry, and starting to feel a little uncomfortable.
Have you noticed any stretch marks snaking their way across your belly? These "badges of pregnancy" are among the most common pregnancy skin changes and there's no proven way to prevent them or make them disappear, but they are truly a badge of honor for the beautiful work your body is doing. After you deliver, they will gradually fade until they are hardly noticeable silver-ish lines.
Learn More: Skin Changes, Issues, and Problems
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Week 23 - Height of Fundus
Your body is beginning to prepare for the impending delivery of your baby!
At your OB appointments your doctor will measure your fundal height. The fundus is the round upper portion of the uterus, and the height of the fundus refers to the distance between the fundus and your pelvic bone. This is a routine and accurate way of measuring the growth of your baby.
You may also notice your belly contorting into strange shapes or protruding lopsidedly as your baby pushes, kicks, and presses against different parts of your uterus. As big as you may be feeling at this point, your baby still has enough room for lots of acrobatics. Friends and family will delight in feeling your baby kick if they touch your belly at just the right place at the right time.
Learn More: Height of Fundus
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 23
Week 24 - A Little Heartburn?
Your expanded uterus now extends 1-1/2 inch above your belly button. As your uterus presses up against your stomach and esophagus, you may begin experiencing increased heartburn.
Sometime in the next four weeks, your health care provider may order a blood glucose tolerance test for you. This test determines whether you have gestational diabetes, a potentially dangerous condition to you and your baby.
Learn More: Glucose Tolerance Test
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Week 25 - Relieve Your Pregnancy Symptoms
As your uterus grows ever larger, it will press more on your back and pelvis, which may cause periodic shooting pains in your lower back and legs. Try stretching, switching positions, a warm bath or ice to relieve the pain.
As your pregnancy progresses, you also may leak a little urine while laughing, coughing, sneezing or exercising. This very common, if not terribly pleasant, pregnancy symptom is due to hormones and pressure on your bladder. Kegel exercises can help to strengthen the pelvic floor muscles that support your bladder, so do them today!
Learn More: Kegel Exercises
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Week 26 - Discomfort and What To Do About It
You may experience an increased level of discomfort over the next several weeks and months. For many women, the end of pregnancy is uncomfortable due to gas pains, bloating, swelling (edema), and, of course, a cumbersome belly.
Most back pain is caused by the stretching of your ligaments and pressure from your expanding uterus. Some women experience sciatica, which is a sharp pain in their lower back and legs. This is usually not bothersome in the morning, but the pain can increase later in the day, depending on your level of activity. Try some gentle stretching to relieve the pain and help you relax. But if your pain becomes significant, tell your doctor right away.
Learn More: Back Pain
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 26
Week 27 - Your Breasts
During your third trimester (which begins next week!), you will gain weight more rapidly than in your first or second trimester.
By the time you deliver, your total weight gain will probably be between 25 and 35 pounds if you are carrying a single baby, 40 and 50 pounds with twins, 50 and 60 pounds with triplets, and between 65 and 80 pounds with quadruplets. Your baby needs you to gain this weight so it has plenty of nutrition to develop and grow.
Keep in mind that your weight gain is not just the baby; about 75 percent of your new weight is due to increased bodily fluids (such as blood), the placenta, and the increased size and weight of your breasts.
Learn More: Weight Gain Chart
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Week 28 - OB Visits and Fetal Monitors
Starting next week, you will probably visit your OB more frequently as he or she keeps a closer eye on your progress in case you go into early labor.
Although your baby could survive if born today, the longer he or she stays inside you, the better. Be aware of the warning signs of preterm labor, including menstrual-like cramps; a low, dull backache; pelvic pressure; abdominal cramping; increase or change in vaginal discharge; and uterine contractions every 10 minutes or more. If you notice any of these symptoms, call your doctor immediately.
If you were tested for Rh factor earlier in your pregnancy and you don't have it (are Rh negative) but your baby does (is Rh positive), your doctor will probably give you a vaccine called Rh immune globulin this week and again after you deliver. This will help prevent potential health risks your baby faces, such as jaundice and anemia.
Learn More: Premature Birth
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Week 29 - The Final Stretch
Sex may be at the bottom of your top 1000 things to do right now, but if the mood should hit sex is still on the "okay-to-do" list for you, with your doctor's approval.
And now that you're in the final stretch of your pregnancy, be on the lookout for an itchy, raised rash called PUPPP (pruritic uticarial pupules and placques of pregnancy), also known as polymorphic eruption of pregnancy. This is a harmless skin irritation that affects approximately 1 percent of pregnant women and usually subsides after delivery. If the itching is really bothersome, ask your doctor about using a cortisone cream.
Learn More: Sex and Pregnancy
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Week 30 - Early Contractions
You may already be experiencing some hardening and contracting of your abdomen. What you're feeling are called Braxton-Hicks contractions.
These early contractions usually last about 30 seconds and while you may not feel some at all, others may become uncomfortable.
If you have not signed up for or begun a childbirth preparation class, this is the week to look into enrolling in one. There are many labor techniques and philosophies to choose from, such as McMoyler Method, Lamaze and the Bradley Method. If you have a busy schedule or would like to experience a childbirth class in the privacy and comfort of your own home, check out The Best Birth, available in DVD, webcast and book form.
Learn More: The Best Birth
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Week 31 - Breastfeeding and Formula Feeding
Your breasts have begun producing colostrum, your baby's first meal (if you decide to breastfeed).
You may notice your nipples leak a little from now on. If so, you may need to start wearing disposable or washable breast pads.
The decision to breastfeed or formula feed is a completely personal one. If you aren't sure which method you will use (or a combination of both), or if you have questions and concerns, ask your health care provider or make an appointment with a lactation consultant. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends breastfeeding as the most nutritious way to feed your baby and breast milk contains a variety of nutrients that, along with your baby's stem cells, help maintain his or her healthy immune system. Formula contains an easily-digestible and, in some cases, hypo-allergenic combination of vitamins and nutrients for your baby. Whatever you choose, both methods require some equipment and now is a great time to stock up!
Learn More: Breastfeeding
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Week 32 - Shortness of Breath
You may begin to experience shortness of breath in these last few weeks. As your baby grows, there is less room left for your lungs to expand and this can cause you to feel short of breath.
Exercising moderately can keep your lungs and the rest of your body functioning at peak performance and strengthen some of the muscles needed to carry your load properly.
You may also notice that you have developed the pregnancy waddle. This is due to the hormone relaxin that your body is producing to help your pelvic ligaments relax and flex to make delivery easier. Don't worry, you will be walking and breathing normally again after your beautiful baby is here in just about 10 weeks!
Learn More: Breathing For Two
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 32
Week 33 - Braxton-Hicks and Back Pain
You may begin to feel (if you haven't already) periodic Braxton-Hicks contractions over the next few weeks.
These are absolutely normal but can be somewhat uncomfortable at times. Your body is literally practicing for labor, and they give you a little taste of what it will be like.
In addition to the contractions, you may also feel a variety of aches and pains on your lower ribs and pelvis. Pelvic pain is generally felt in the lower back and is caused more by your pelvis expanding in preparation for birth, than pressure from the baby. The rib pain is caused by pressure from your baby and uterus, probably feels like a dull ache, and can be felt all the way across the top of your abdomen. Ouch!
Learn More: Back Pain
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Week 34 - Pay Attention to Your Body's Clues
In the next few weeks pay close attention to your body and all the clues it is giving you. Close your eyes during any Braxton-Hicks contractions and notice how the contraction moves in a wave-like motion, usually from the top of your belly to the bottom.
Your doctor may have you use a fetal monitor to measure the frequency and strength of your contractions. Women experiencing a high-risk pregnancy may be put on bedrest at this point to insure they don't go into labor early.
Learn More: Bedrest: Overview & Making The Best Of It
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Week 35 - Group B Streptococcus
Now that you're just a few weeks away from delivering your beautiful baby, your doctor will probably test you for GBS, or Group B Streptococcus. The GBS bacteria live in the gastrointestinal system, vagina and/or rectum of 15 to 40 percent of otherwise healthy adult women.
These bacteria can harm your baby if he or she comes into contact with them during vaginal birth, so you are tested (and treated, if necessary) now to prevent infection. Your cervix may have already started to efface (thin) and dilate (open) in preparation for delivery. This process may take days or weeks, and your body won't be ready to deliver your baby until you are completely effaced and dilated to 10 centimeters, but your doctor will monitor you closely in the next few weeks to try to gauge when you might go into labor.
Learn More: GBS (Group B Streptococcus)
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Week 36 - Weekly OB Visits
Beginning this week, you will visit your doctor on a weekly basis. He or she will monitor your progress - as well as your baby's - and watch for early signs of labor.
You may find getting comfortable - let alone sleeping - a challenge these days. Get creative with pillows, drink some soothing tea or warm milk, try taking a warm bath, or have your partner or a friend give you a back rub. Your body needs all the rest it can get right now…which is odd considering it's so difficult for you to sleep!
Learn More: Sweet Dreams
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Week 37 - Breathing a Little Easier
Are you suddenly finding it easier to breathe? If so, your baby has moved down into your pelvis in preparation for birth. Your baby will "drop" right before you go into labor, easing the pressure on your lungs. However, the trade-off is increased pressure in your pelvic area.
Make sure you know the early signs of labor. Most women have plenty of warning, but it is not unheard of for the amount of time between the onset of labor and delivery to be relatively short. If your baby is in the breech position, your doctor may want to try to turn him or her using ECV. If this does not work, you may deliver your baby via c-section.
Learn More: Stages of Labor
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 37
Week 38 - A Renewed Sense of Clumsiness
Since your baby has settled down into your pelvis in preparation for birth, your center of gravity has shifted and you may feel a renewed sense of clumsiness or awkwardness.
And while this shift has alleviated the pressure on your lungs, you are probably feeling increased pressure on your bladder and as a result, may be making much more frequent trips to the bathroom. Continue to monitor your Braxton-Hicks contractions and watch for signs of labor as your baby could come at any time!
Learn More: Stages of Labor
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 38
Week 39 - You are Going the Distance!
Keep your eye out for your mucus plug, if you haven't lost it already. Many women lose this thick, brown, slippery discharge just before they go into labor (although other women lose it earlier in their third trimester, and others lose it gradually over several weeks and never notice it).
It has sealed your cervix and acted as a barrier, protecting your little one from bacteria and infections from the outside world. Its loss is another way your body is preparing for labor and delivery!
Learn More: Stages of Labor
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 39
Week 40 - You Have Gone the Distance!
Your body has undergone miraculous changes in the last nine months! One, in particular, is the size of your uterus. Before you became pregnant, your uterus was almost solid, weighed 2.5 ounces, and held less than half an ounce of fluid.
But over the last nine months, its capacity has increased 500 to 1,000 times, it now weighs almost 40 ounces and has stretched to hold your baby, the placenta and all that amniotic fluid!
Learn More: Placenta
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Week 41 - Staying Comfortable for Your Big Day
Since your due date has passed, your doctor will perform another cervical exam to see if you have begun to efface and/or dilate. Although these don't necessarily mean that labor is imminent, they may give you some comfort to know that your body is beginning to move in that direction.
Your doctor may discuss inducing you, although if you and your baby are still healthy and relatively comfortable, he or she may wait a little longer to see if nature will take its course. Staying comfortable and resting up for your big day are key for you this week. Continue to drink your 8 to 10 glasses of water a day, go for walks, and get plenty of sleep.
Learn More: Induction
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Week 42 - Jumpstart Labor
Be on the lookout for signs of labor, including loose stools, bloody show (blood-tinged mucus from your vagina), contractions that gradually get stronger and don't stop if you change positions or activity level, and losing your mucus plug.
There are also some ways you can give Mother Nature a nudge towards labor. (Always let your doctor know before you try any of these methods and follow his or her recommendations.) Sex is a fun and sometimes effective way to jumpstart labor. It is thought that the prostaglandin in semen and having an orgasm may cause uterine contractions. Stimulating your nipples releases your own natural oxytocin, but this method can cause prolonged contractions that could stress your baby, so it should not be attempted at home. However, if your body isn't ready, nothing you do will cause you to go into labor.
Learn More: Induction
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 42
Week 43 - Methods of Inducing Labor
At this point in your pregnancy, your doctor may recommend inducing labor.
There are several methods of inducing, including stripping the membranes if your cervix has started to dilate slightly, administering prostaglandin medication, inserting a Foley catheter, rupturing your membranes (breaking your water), or giving you a synthetic form of the hormone oxytocin, called Pitocin. There are risks involved with inducing labor, including uterine hyperstimulation that can cause unusually strong and fast contractions, and needing a c-section if the induction fails.
Learn More: Induction
Find out how your baby is developing this week: My Baby Week 43
Week 44 - Ready to Meet Your Little One?
You are probably being induced or delivering via c-section this week and
you are probably beyond ready to meet your baby! Your doctor may have already tried stripping your membranes to jump start labor, so he or she will continue to monitor your cervix for signs of thinning and dilation. Good luck and congratulations!
Learn More: Stages of Labor
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The recommendations come as opposition builds against a proposed bill that would force hardware makers to add anti-copying features to MP3 players and other devices. Although legislators and device makers both see a need for a hardware solution to securing digital content, the groups are at odds over the government's efforts to regulate such technology.
"Every single device has to be secure," said Darko Kirovski, a researcher studying watermarking and security technologies at Microsoft Research. "If one device is not secure, then this (digital content protection) doesn't work."
Kirovski's comments underscore the enormous difficulties facing the consumer electronics and entertainment industries, which have been struggling for years to agree on anti-piracy standards. Now a legislative backlash against hardware makers is gathering force that could further polarize the two sides.
On Thursday, Sen. Ernest "Fritz" Hollings, D-S.C., introduced the Consumer Broadband and Digital Television Promotion Act, which mandates that devices handling digital content have an industry standard means of protecting that content from piracy.
Previously known as the Security Systems Standards and Certification Act, the draft legislation has been widely criticized. Some technology companies say it meddles in the development of digital content distribution; civil-rights advocates contend it breaks the balance between the rights legally given to copyright holders and citizens' rights to information.
In a technical briefing earlier in the week, Kirovski wouldn't comment on such issues, but he spelled out what must be done to secure copyright holders' digital content in what he called "an idyllic world."
"In order to prevent piracy, you really cannot rely on the current hardware and software," he said. "You cannot build software which is trusted if your hardware is not trusted."
Kirovski outlined several research advances at Microsoft's March Silicon Valley Speaker Series on Wednesday. In an ideal world, where every device is secured for digital content, techniques could be used not only to protect content but also to embed digital fingerprints in a media file, helping copyright holders track the pirates who work together to break protected content.
Some manufacturers have already been pushing an industry standard for locking down content at the hardware level. The 4C Entity, made up of Intel, IBM, Toshiba and Matsushita Electric, has created technology called Content Protection for Recordable Media that would add a piracy-blocking mechanism directly into data storage drives. The National Committee on Information Technology Standards turned down the proposal last year.
Despite those efforts, the proposed anti-piracy bill has run into a wall of opposition from high-tech companies who contend it will hamper their copy-protection efforts by imposing inflexible requirements.
Bruce Schneier, chief technology officer for network protection firm Counterpane Internet Security, said the bill would essentially lock up all content in boxes controlled by copyright holders no matter what device or computer the information is on. The legislation would also have far-reaching effects on the software and computer industry, making almost all of today's software and hardware illegal and putting open-source software in a tight spot, he said.
"If the only thing you want to do in your life is protect the content of the record companies and Hollywood, then the (proposed bill) is a great thing," he said. "If you put everybody in a box and locked them all in, then you wouldn't have murder either...For the entertainment industry to put this forward just shows how much of the economy they are willing to sacrifice for their ends."
Some companies that make the current technology for protecting digital music, known as watermarking technology, also don't fully support the bill.
Matt Smith, vice president of product marketing for content-protection technology maker Liquid Audio, called Kirovski's research "interesting, but not really applicable" in a world where anyone can burn a CD into an MP3 file. He said a government-mandated solution is not desirable either.
"These things take time," he said. "It's an evolutionary process. It takes patience to allow the secure infrastructure to be built out."


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CAASPP Update, Issue 196California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) e-mail update, March 9, 2017.
Focusing on the CAASPP System, including the Smarter Balanced assessments—a major component of CAASPP—and the California Alternate Assessments and science assessments.
Upcoming Downtime!
CAASPP downtime is scheduled later this month, from Thursday, March 16, through Sunday, March 19. Several systems will be impacted, including:
- Test Operations Management System
- Online Reporting System
- Test Administrator Interface
- Appeals/Completion Status/Roster Management System
- Interim Assessment Viewing System
- Interim Assessment Hand Scoring System
Note that systems may go off-line the day before the scheduled downtime, but no earlier than 5 p.m.
Please notify all CAASPP test site coordinators within your local educational agency (LEA) of the upcoming downtime. For more information, please contact the California Technical Assistance Center by phone at 800-955-2954 or by email at email@example.com.
Science Assessments: Are You Ready?
March 20—the opening of the CAASPP science administration—is just around the corner! Are you ready? Here are a few resources and reminders for you as you prepare to administer the pilot California Alternate Assessment (CAA) for Science and the pilot California Science Test (CAST). The high school grade-level assignment for the pilot CAST and the pilot CAA for Science can be confirmed by checking the assignment link on the CAASPP Portal CAST web page .
Resources for the CAST administration:
- A new posting of the "Quick Reference Guide—How to Start a Training Test," for science and a new letter template for informing parents and guardians about the CAST training test is available on the California Department of Education (CDE) Web site. From the CDE CAASPP web page, go to the Coordinators & Administrators tab, and you will find a link to these new resources!
- The CAST training test is available through the CAASPP Student Interface Practice and Training Tests Portal
; a scoring guide
(PDF) also is provided.
- An embedded four-function calculator is now available for the CAST training test (because of multiple grades being addressed on the training test, only a four-function calculator is provided). The calculator is available for all items.
CAA for Science administration:
- The new CAA for Science pilot test is a performance task (PT) assessment designed to be administered closer to the student's instructional activity. This innovative assessment allows test examiners (TEs) some flexibility in the administration of the PT. TEs can select familiar materials for students and allow students to demonstrate what they know. A sample training test is available on the CAASPP Portal CAAs web page
The training test is aligned with the grade five California Next Generation Science Standards but can be used by students in any of the tested grades to familiarize educators, students, parents, and stakeholders with the testing format of the pilot. This training test is the same type of embedded PT that will be administered during this year's pilot CAA for Science. Designed to be administered one on one, the training test PT is nonsecure and for use in preparing for the pilot CAA for Science.
CAA Administration
Now is a good time to confirm that all staff administering the CAAs have been appropriately trained and that they have a current, signed Test Security Affidavit on file. If not, or you have staff who still need training or want a refresher, the 2016–17 CAA Test Examiner Tutorial , which includes a training for the new alternate science test, is available on the CAASPP Portal.
New CAASPP Resources!
Two new resources for administering the CAASPP assessments have been posted on the CAASPP web portal :
- Directions for Administration for the CAASPP Paper-Pencil Tests
- General information on the Primary Language Assessment—Standards-based Tests in Spanish for Reading/Language Arts , including the 2016–17 Test Administration Manual
HumRRO to Conduct CAASPP Hand Scoring Study
The CDE has authorized the Human Resources Research Organization (HumRRO) as the CAASPP independent evaluator to collect information about educators' experiences with the CDE-sponsored Smarter Balanced Interim Assessment Hand Scoring Workshops. The workshops were conducted by Educational Testing Service in the fall of 2016. The study, which begins this month, will collect feedback on the interim assessment hand scoring training, exploring the effectiveness of the workshop materials for actual hand scoring. The study also will collect information on the utility of the information and materials for training potential scorers.
On March 23, HumRRO will begin surveying Interim Assessment Hand Scoring Workshop participants. Participants are encouraged to respond, even if they have not yet personally hand scored any interim assessments or trained any scorers during this school year. Participation in the survey is greatly appreciated!
CAASPP Utility of Reporting—Another Upcoming HumRRO Study
HumRRO also has been authorized by the CDE to conduct a study of local experiences with the use of results from the Smarter Balanced Summative and Interim Assessments. This study will explore how educators at the school and LEA levels access, interpret, and use score reports and test results. The study will provide important insight into the benefits and challenges of the reporting systems and score information for these assessments, allowing for continuous improvement of the reporting systems.
On March 24, HumRRO will begin surveying a random sample of CAASPP LEA and site coordinators, principals, and teachers. The responses of those selected for this survey will represent their school and LEA and will be essential to the study's ability to provide an understanding of the use of assessment results statewide. We extend our thanks in advance for all responses to the survey.
Please share this email with any educators in your local educational agency who would be interested in or benefit from this information. To join the email list, send a blank message to email@example.com. Are you a new subscriber? Visit the CDE CAASPP Update web page to find previous issues.


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September 18, 2018
Mr. President of the Republic of Nicaragua
Daniel Ortega Saavedra
The recent mass firings of doctors and other health care workers in your country speak louder than any policy paper or campaign rally could. In one fell swoop, your administration has undermined the gains your country has made towards democracy, self-determination, improved civil liberties, and your international reputation.
You have no doubt received feedback from concerned observers spanning the public sphere: civil rights groups, religious leaders, heads of governments. Allow us to add our specialized voice to the conversation.
Doctors Against Racism and Anti-Semitism opposes all forms of racism and discrimination in the medical profession. We also oppose violations of the practice rights of physicians, as well as any violations of the civil or human rights of physicians and patients.
Our concerns for Nicaragua are both practical and philosophical.
At a practical level, we want to ensure Nicaraguans receive the health care they need and deserve – both in the short and long term. Highly skilled physicians have emigrated from your country, taking with them years of training and experience. How many of your citizens will perish as a result?
The philosophical point runs deeper, and touches on the values defining present-day Nicaragua. As health practitioners, we care for all patients no matter their beliefs. Doctors who treated protesters in your country were simply doing their job – and obeying their calling. Care is apolitical.
We ask that you immediately reinstate all health practitioners who have been terminated in your country for their treatment of protesters.
Leon Kadish, MD
Chair, Board of Directors
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Launch of summer activities for children at Thetford's Ancient House Museum
PUBLISHED: 15:30 15 July 2017 | UPDATED: 08:28 17 July 2017
A series of fun summer events and activities will be taking place at the Ancient House Museum of Thetford Life.
The launch event, running as part of a weekly programme of discovery days, will be Meet the Georgians.
The event, which will take place on Tuesday, July 24, will combine a mixture of history, crafts and science.
Visitors can try writing like Thomas Paine by using a quill pen, then have a go at making a Georgian fan and decorating a Georgian mask to take home. They will also be able to sample some 18th century food.
The event will run from 10.30am until 1pm and is £2 per person or £1 for friends of the museum.
A series of museum family trails will also be available over the summer holidays.
Dress and Dressability will be running from Tuesday, July 25 until Saturday, July 29 and is 50p per person.
For more information visit Ancient House Museum on Facebook.
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Lunch in Hotel Rzymski
Welcome to Lunch offer at the Hotel Rzymski Restaurant,
consisting of three meals for the price of 34 PLN.
Tradition combined with stylish background and delicious cuisine creates perfect atmosphere for business discussions and meetings.
Especially that we have prepared for you a great offer.
Homemade compote and cake are included in all the menus.
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The plans show the location of the hotel on the map of Poznan
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Trading Signals:
TMF filled at $67.89.
UDN stopped out with loss. The system will try to long dollar. Set UUP buy stop at $21.90, stop loss around $21.20.
The system will try to long Russell 2000 tomorrow. Set TNA buy stop at $45.53, stop loss around $34.57. This is a pyramid position if indeed triggered.
The system will try to long gold tomorrow. Set DGB buy stop at $58.69, stop loss around $52.79.
The system will try to long oil tomorrow. Set UCO buy stop at $36.12, stop loss around $29.74.
So far the system had 19 tradings, 100% winners if not due to gap down the next day. So gap really is a big problem here. Guess if the breakeven stop loss is too close to the current close price, we may need further reduce the position?
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Welcome to my Sunday Potpourri post! I am eager to begin Bloggiesta week, where I have all kinds of plans for my Curl up and Read site. During the week, I am sure that I will also tweak some of my other blogs. Why not?
Yesterday, I finished Debbie Macomber's A Girl's Guide to Moving On (click for my review).
Then I watched the movie Brooklyn on Amazon Videos. Loved it!
I also have the book, and hope to start reading it soon.
I am continuing with Duplicate Keys, by Jane Smiley…there are many questions about the murder of two friends…and the fact that oodles of people had access, as the tenants of the apartment were handing out keys right and left. Bad….
Netflix is calling to me, too, as well as the Amazon Videos. Plus…on Hulu Plus, there is a continuing series based on the book 11/22/63, starring James Franco. A time traveling story that I enjoyed.
But first…I really think I should read for a while. What are you up to on this Sunday? Reading, out and about, or watching something.


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Okanagan Sustainability Office
The Okanagan Sustainability Office is responsible for the advancement of sustainability on campus to support its development as a vibrant, regenerative community.
Within Campus Planning and Development, the Sustainability Office promotes numerous recycling activities to preserve natural resources, save energy and reduce the amount of solid waste generated on campus and sent to the landfill.
Facilities Management has implemented a campus wide recycling program which includes paper, plastic, refundables, e-waste, Styrofoam, batteries, lab plastics, glass, and garden waste.
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Introducing another new employee, this one joining the team in our Canberra office which is growing at an exciting rate!
As IPP's newest Senior Security Consultant, Mark Lewington has extensive experience working on major security and communications projects at a program and project management level.
Working at the UK Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO), at the Australian Government – Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade (DFAT), and at other roles in Hong Kong, Moscow, the United Kingdom and Australia, the diversity of Marks experience ensures that he brings a fresh approach to the team.
Mark views security as an enabler and thinks understanding and working with acceptable levels of risk is a challenge worth getting out of bed for! We are excited about the difference he can make for our IPP clients.


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If courage could be measured some people would end up breaking the scale…If today I get to go back to being a little girl and have to answer the very basic question…
What do you want to become when you grow up?
I would say Brave…I want to be Brave.
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Later, I went to the 50kw Vector chargers at Mcdonalds in Greenlane and left the LEAF charging while I walked over to Countdown to pick some things up and then walked over to McD's to pick up supper.
Hey @Linuxluver - I go past the chargers at Greenlane all the time (I live in Ellerslie) and noticed today there were 3 leafs there, at least one (I and assume 2 due to the people swapping in and out of the cars) where car dealers (they had the yellow dealer number plates on them). I assumed they use the charges to save on their own power bills (I think that's cheeky and rude) and recharge quickly but it means they are out of action for anyone else.
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Turkish-Americans: Inclusion of Macedonia in NATO well overdue
Source: MIA, 25.04.2012
The Assembly of Turkish-American Associations (ATAA), the Federation of Turkish American Associations (FTAA), and the Turkish Coalition of America (TCA), representing the voice of over 500,000 Turkish-Americans and 300,000 Turkic-Americans, sent a letter to US President Barack Obama urging him "to consider the interests of the Euro-Atlantic community by demonstrating the United States' clear support for Macedonia's membership in the Alliance at the upcoming NATO Summit in Chicago this May," United Macedonian Diaspora (UMD) said Wednesday in a press release.
"Macedonia has proven itself to be a committed member of the Alliance since entering the Partnership for Peace (PfP) program in 1995 and submitting its Membership Action Plan (MAP) in 1999…Macedonia has fulfilled all of the MAP requirements for membership. The only obstacle has been the bilateral name dispute with Greece. Bilateral disputes have never held back the progress of NATO before, and this one should be no different. With the recent ruling of the International Court of Justice in regards to Macedonia, it has been shown that international law is on the side of Macedonia," stated the ATAA, FTAA, and TCA Presidents.
"NATO leads in promoting global security, and has helped create a Europe that is whole, free, and at peace following the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of communism in Europe. This year marks the sixtieth anniversary of NATO's first enlargement, which encompassed Greece and Turkey. Inclusion in NATO has been of tremendous value for these countries, as well as for global security, and the inclusion of Macedonia into the Alliance is well overdue," the letter reads.
The Turkish- and Turkic-American and Macedonian-American communities, through ATAA, FTAA, TCA and UMD, are working closely together to strengthen US relations with Southeast Europe, and ensure the peace, security, and stability of the entire region.


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Korean Made Guitars.
I have bought several Michael Kelly guitars lately. Its been NGD for Ralphie for a couple weeks. I bought them on ebay cheap to flip them for a profit, but after receiving them I just cant sell them. They are awedome guitars for the money. I am just thoroughly amazed! :shock:
Lets see the pictures Ralphie, you can't just say they amazing, we need proof, post em up.
If it's the same make, I've seen the acoustic basses on eBay and like the look. They do lefty 5-strings, both fretted and fretless without any big markup to punish the left-hooker. I've recently bought a dirt cheap lefty fretless 5-string of another make but, if I get into it, I'd consider upgrading to the Kelly.
Sticking with Korean, I know of so many players Stateside who are buying SX guitars from Rondo music. After a quick pup upgrade, they make very handy instruments. Made in Korea is not a turnoff any more.
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Everyone in the HDDSLR community is talking about depth of field (DOF) and lots of people are recommending fast lenses (i.e. small F stops e.g. 1.4).
Newcomers get excited every time DOF is mentioned. Few stop to think exactly what DOF really means. Used properly in storytelling such as dramas, it can have great impact. For example, to separate one character from others, so the focus is on that person and not elsewhere in the frame.
Remember DOF, which can be either shallow focus or deep focus, is just one of the tools in your arsenal that you can use to tell your story.
Here is a simple to understand article on DOF written by a HDDSLR shooter who has learned from his mistakes and is a reminder to us all not to over use this method to enhance our shots. Also, read the comments, there are some very good tips on focus mentioned in the discussion.


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Severe winter weather can be treacherous and scary. Subzero temperatures – and the slippery snow and ice that often accompany it – can challenge even the most experienced driver. According to the US Department of Transportation, snow, slush or icy roads are involved in nearly one in four weather-related vehicle crashes.
When winter weather strikes, the best option is to stay put, and avoid traveling in potentially hazardous conditions whenever possible. If you must travel during these times, preparation is key: winterize your vehicle; pack an emergency roadside kit; and drive cautiously, safely and defensively.
On the Road
Snow, slush and ice can make your car behave unpredictably, so avoid any distractions that will divert your attention away from what's directly in front of your windshield. Don't check your phone while driving; make sure your windows, mirrors and headlights are clear; and drive with your headlights on to improve visibility.
Keep Your Speed Down
Remember, speed limits are designed with dry roads in mind, not those covered with snow and ice.
By reducing your driving speed and increasing your following distance, you'll give yourself a little extra time to avoid an accident if a car ahead of you slides out of their lane on a slick spot or wheel rut.
Give Aggressive Drivers Lots of Room
With the stress of the holiday season, people might be a little impatient with slower moving traffic and take unnecessary risks when passing other vehicles. Aggressive drivers are an unfortunate reality of traveling on public roads; give the ones you encounter lots of space.
Exercise Caution on Bridges and Overpasses
Bridges and overpasses are typically the first sections of any roadway to experience icing, so exercise caution when traveling on (or over) them.
If you can eliminate them from your intended route, do so – and give yourself extra time to arrive safely at your destination to avoid the temptation of driving at higher speeds.
If you or a loved one has been injured as a result of winter driving conditions, contact the specialized accident and personal injury attorneys at Dale E. Anstine today. With offices in York and Gettysburg, our team is available 24/7 – and consultations are always free. You deserve an attorney who's on your side.


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An uncommon face mask that will keep you warm, adding not only comfort, but also style and complementing your outfit.


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You can deploy drones for grounds and border surveillance.
Our Solid X4 is used for the extra security of borders right now.
The security drone sees more
The drone can also be used for rescue work. If a person is in distress or missing in a certain area, the drone can fly over this area quickly to find the victim. The drone may save a life.
The Solid X4 is integrated with a customized camera, for the customer with integrated software. The camera can see in both poor visibility and fog.
Special software has been added to this camera, allowing the drone to fly over an area independently. The pilot receives a notification when the drone spots a person so action can be taken. The pilot will be given the choice to follow the person or to continue on the route.
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The drone can recognize objects in real time. It is also possible to track people manually. The moment the drone spots a person, a red square appears around the subject.
The drone is designed to be compact and easy to carry. In addition, the Solid X4 is a robust model that can take a beating.


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AMSOIL Introduces New Z-ROD™ Synthetic Motor Oil
AMSOIL INC. of Superior, Wis. now offers synthetic motor oil engineered specifically for classic cars, muscle cars and other high performance applications. Available in 10W-30 and 20W-50 viscosities AMSOIL Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil features high-quality synthetic base stocks and a proprietary additive package tailored to prevent wear and provide maximum protection during storage.
AMSOIL Z-ROD oil is formulated with high levels of zinc, and zinc is critical for wear protection in the flat-tappet engines of classic cars and other earlier-model high-performance vehicles. AMSOIL Z-Rod provides exceptional protection for flat-tappet cams, lifters and rockers.
Damage from rust and corrosion due to long periods of storage is another issue common to classic and vintage cars. AMSOIL Z-ROD Synthetic Motor Oil is formulated with a unique blend of rust and corrosion inhibitors to ensure maximum protection during storage. For more on Z-ROD and other AMSOIL products visit www.worldsbestoil.ca or www.amsoil.com.


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Vicky is happy young lovebird with a great life as the Johnson family pet. When her human Marie starts making Valentine's Day cards for her first grade class, Vicky is definitely intrigued. "Valentine's Day is very special," Marie explains. "It only comes once a year, and when it comes, you have to tell everyone how much you love them. But most of all, you have to find a special friend to be your Valentine." A day about love? That's fantastic! Now who can be Vicky's special Valentine? A search begins as Vicky asks anyone who will listen to be her Valentine. Unfortunately, the pretty dolly ignores her, and so do the people in the glass box—and she's not sure she can trust the family cat's intentions. Will the day come to a close before Vicky can find a Valentine? There's only one way to find out. Join Vicky in her hunt for love in this special holiday edition of the color-illustrated Bird Brain Books series for children.
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We love Emily Chand's books at our home as they are simple to understand and carry a moral with it.
When Marie and Vicky are having a conversation about Valentine's Day, Vicky a lovebird decides that she must find her special someone in time for the big day. She leaves her cage to find someone and meets up with some very unlikely Valentines like a doll and the television, to name a few!
However, alls well that ends well and Vicky realises that her true Valentine is Marie, a 1st Grader who remains her forever friend.
Again Emily reminds us that the best friends are the ones we already have but sometimes are totally blind to.
Another winner by Emily Chand.
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Leviticus 2 has God giving Moses instruction on grain offerings. In the first chapter, He was instructing around animal sacrifices, but now the attention is turned to grain. God is again very specific about how these are to be given, some of it to be burned as a memorial portion, and some of it to be used by Aaron and his sons. It could be fine flour, or something baked in the oven. But either way, God has some very detailed instructions on how the grain offering was to be treated.
If they chose to bake it – there was to be no leaven in it. It was to be broken into pieces and then smeared with oil. God didn't care how it was prepared – baked in the oven, baked on a griddle or cooked in a pan – He simply wanted it brought to the tabernacle in a very precise way with specific preparation. Not only was leaven not permitted, honey was not either. God was ok with people bringing those items as offerings, but not using them in the preparation of the bread.
Once again we are told that it should be an "offering of firstfruits". God deserves the best. God deserves the first of all our harvest and bounty. God expects the first. He also says it should be "new grain" – which again would point to the reality that some had brought in the past some of the previous years grain rather than the new and fresh stuff. God desires that we give Him first place in our lives – not only in our giving and offering – but in every area. He is the Lord and should have first dibs on our time and money and every other part of what we do.
We also learn here that they could season with salt, and were to put frankincense on it as part of the offering. Very detailed instructions on how the sacrifices and offerings were to be made. Do you think God has quit caring about that in our world today? I think not. The issue is that we don't really seek His direction on how we should give. We simply put a few bucks in the plate to make us feel better, and move on. But God does have a plan and is paying attention. And while our gifts today are not necessary from a forgiveness perspective, they are part of obedience to the Father! What's in your wallet? Have you considered how much you should give to God this week?


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Trust in the Divine Plan, Bless it and Bless the Divine Order inherent in every person and every situation.
When you dedicate your life to God you move into the Lifestream of Pure Consciousness where there are no limitations.
The new life awakening in the world now is demanding that we respond in ways that are very different than what we have always known.
Now is the time for those who believe to let go of fear and reach their hand forward to be held and led by the Angels of Light.
There is so much information coming at us right now that it is difficult to take it all in. Especially my email, even if it seems really fascinating, it is often distracting me from what is essential and important for me to focus on.
There are times when you may feel alone and in turmoil because of situations in your life. It is at these times that breathing consciously and remembering the light of God will be helpful.
Harmony as a spiritual principle was first introduced to me by Archangel Gabriel in 1991. Prior to that I had no awareness of what Harmony meant to me and why Harmony was so important to my life.
We live in an Ocean of God's love. I was told that you can come to the Ocean of All That Is with a teaspoon, or a bucket or a tanker truck, the Ocean does not care. The Ocean of God's Love is eternally available. You can take as much as you need.
You are sometimes kinder to total strangers than you are to yourself. You are a magnificent being of light. Honor and remember this, for it is not easy to be in an earth body.
Sometimes it is just simply enough for us to be grateful for where we are at this moment in time. We seem so driven to be looking ahead, striving for the next door to open that will allow us to accomplish our future goals.
The Gabriel Message Card for this Week:
Take time to bless that which you have and ask for what you want.
In the midst of strong and powerful currents of energy we are all experiencing, Balance has become one of the more sought-after experiences.
It has been said that inherent in every problem is its solution. It is the same with your desires. Some part of you believes that it is possible or you would not even have the desire.
For just a moment stop and breathe in how truly wonderful it is that you are focused on raising your consciousness. Remember how important that is to the world. Do your best to actually feel the steps you have taken and how you have evolved.
I usually receive this card when I am questioning how my life is going. It is always a message that encourages me to step back from the immersion in what is happening in front of my physical eyes and take a more neutral view of my reality.


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The Saga Collection Collection 2
Item No.: Asst. 84861 No. 84808
Number: 0239
Includes: n/a
Action Feature: n/a
Retail: $4.99
Availability: June 2002
Appearances: Attack of the Clones
Bio: Currently presiding over the Galactic Republic, Supreme Chancellor Palpatine maintains that negotiations are continuing with the Separatists. Peace is the objective, he assures the Senate, not war. However, Palpatine subsequently takes a more aggressive approach when the Senate grants him absolute power to commission an emergency army to end the civil strife. (Taken from the figure's cardback.)
Image: Adam's toy shelves.
Commentary: Before Episode III, it was unthinkable that a character like Supreme Chancellor Palpatine would get mutiple figures, although having a "secret identity" sure helped. As the only Palpatine from the Episode II era, this figure came out as a real improvement over the Episode I version which itself was considered a very remarkable toy. This new version was said to have been sculpted based on 3D scans by Gentle Giant, and the deco on the costume is absolutely stunning. (As it should be, as the figure has no accessories.) Due to the ornate costume, the articulation is quite limited. The wrists, shoulders, neck, and elbows move-- and that's really it. He can gesticulate, he can put his hands together a little bit like Mr. Burns, and that's about it. He's one of the better versions of the character, but like a lot of figures, he can't actually do anything.
Collector's Notes: This wasn't a figure that sold so well. It didn't do poorly, but the sad fact is that a lot of people aren't all that excited about an old man who sees no action and has no accessories. Oh, and can't interact with ships really. This is the ideal Palpatine for your Clone Wars shelf (as that's where mine lives), so get one. Oh, an abandoned concept for this figure was to include a holographic Count Dooku figure, which was significantly different than the ones sold in 2006. Here's hoping Hasbro considers releasing that as a bonus item some day!
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External Links: curriculum outdoors
Muddy Faces is all about getting outdoors with your groups, families and friends. The outdoors is the perfect setting for learning, formal and informal. Capture children's imaginations, harness their curiosity and quench their thirst for knowledge, and sneak in some curriculum learning at the same time!
We have compiled a list of interesting & inspiring websites on the curriculum outdoors, including the main governing bodies, national organisations and initiatives – many are directly related to working & playing outdoors, some have a wider remit or are included because we think they may be helpful to know about.
Click on a tab to see the links in that section.
We do our best to keep these links up to date, but policies and focus in this area often change. If you find any broken or outdated links or have something you think should be added, please email firstname.lastname@example.com with 'links' in the subject line. Thank you.
Countryside Classroom
Where teachers can find and access the resources, places to visit and people to ask that will support their teaching about food, farming and the natural environment. Membership networking.
Countryside Learning
To educate, inform and inspire children, parents and teachers, so that they can enjoy and appreciate the countryside & understand the wide range of issues surrounding it.
The Country Trust
Dedicated to bringing alive the working countryside for children least able to access it, through farm visits, residentials & growing projects.
Discovering Our Countryside
"… captures children's interest and teaches them about the seasonality of UK farming, rural life and wildlife from an early age… brings the world of farming and the countryside right into the classroom." Free teaching resources.
Hedge Tree Campaign from the Tree Council
How to use hedgerows to address lots of curriculum topics, particularly healthy eating, emotional health & PHSE. Hedgerow history, medicinal uses, plus activities & links.
National Gamekeepers Organisation: Educational Trust
Educating children and older people into the ways of the countryside and the important part it plays in our lives. Free educational resources on bird & animal management, and business.
FSC Outdoor Classroom
Offering fieldwork opportunities in biology/science, geography and adventure & team building.
Outdoor Education Advisors Panel
Practical help, advice & support to staff taking children off site, to different environments including visits to local areas, museums, places of worship, visits abroad & adventure activities.
PGL School Trips
Residentials mixing KS2 curriculum-based projects with outdoor adventure activities.
UK School Trips
Free resource for teachers and other educational group trip organisers, to research, plan and book their own school trips and educational visits.
YHA: School Trips
Educational activity-based school trips linked to the National Curriculum, for primary and secondary schools, with the aim of instilling self-confidence, trust and teamwork in pupils: subject-based courses and activity packages.
Barnaby Bear resources
Map it – Bike it – Walk it
Barnaby explores hedgerows, the local area, the UK, Spain and the world with resources for children/3 free lesson plans on local area fieldwork and emotional mapping, for years 5 & 6. Both from the Geographical Association.
Climate Change Live
Electronic field trips to learn about climate change science directly from climate experts, educators, and students. Webcasts, webinars, and online climate education resources.
ELI: Earth Learning Idea
'Innovative, earth-related teaching ideas.' Great site that releases a new learning activity every fortnight, many for the outdoors or adaptable. Made by professional geologists/geographers.
Geographical Association
For all teachers of geography, with very useful page with links, research & resources on fieldwork
Green Teacher
Helping educators, both inside and outside of schools, promote environmental awareness among young people aged 6-19. Free newsletter & webinars.
Weather and climate events and resources for teachers and simple demos and experiments to cement learning. From the Royal Meteorological Society.
Met Office Youtube Channel
Loads of great videos for understanding the weather, also Weather for Kids page includes "explainers and experiments to help kids understand weather and climate."
Pollinator Live
Webcasts, webinars and online education resources raising the profile of our essential pollinators.
Free resource for teachers and students offering extensive curriculum-based information about soil, for primary & secondary pupils. Discover what soil is, the teeming life in soil and about the many environmental threats facing soils.
Council for Learning Outside the Classroom LOtC
The national voice for learning outside the classroom. Events, CPD, accreditation, research & resources including curriculum packs.
Creative Star Learning
aka I'm a Teacher, get me OUTSIDE here! Supporting & developing outdoor learning & play at a national, local & school level; training, CPD, advice, publications & tons of great resources.
Engaging Places
Using buildings & places for learning & teaching. Hundreds of resources including lesson plans, resources on architecture/design and places to visit/learn about.
English Outdoor Council
Umbrella body for organisations involved in provision of outdoor education, recreation and development training, useful Brief Guide To Outdoor Learning.
Field Studies Council
Environmental education charity providing informative and enjoyable opportunities for people of all ages and abilities to discover, explore, and understand the environment.
Forest Education Network
Bringing those with an interest in forest education together; to promote the sharing of good practice; improve communication and help raise opportunities for, and standards in delivery.
Institute for Outdoor Learning
Developing quality, safe opportunities to experience outdoor activity provision and supporting and enhancing the good practice of those who work in the outdoors.
Learning Through Landscapes
UK charity dedicated to enhancing outdoor learning and play for children. Many free resources for teachers and parents – membership gives access to even more.
National Association for Environmental Education
Promote all forms of environmental education, and support all those involved in its delivery. Members receive free journals & other benefits.
National Environmental Education Foundation
US programme to help people understand their relationship to the environment and, in turn, increase their environmental engagement. Loads of resources & online courses.
National Outdoor Events Association
Dedicated to enhancing professionalism in the outdoor events industry through education, networking, lobbying, advice and creating business opportunities.
Outdoor Learning Wales
National network that aims to increase the understanding, appreciation and sustainable use of Wales natural environment. Lots of good free resources & local network groups.
Outdoor & Woodland Learning (OWL) Scotland
"Dedicated to increasing the use of Scotland's outdoor environments for learning." Tons of excellent resources & Forest School info.
Real World Learning Network
Exploring and sharing successful approaches to outdoor learning that increase action for sustainable development: frameworks, resources, events & more.
Sustainability and Environmental Education
Supports and enables educators and young people to place sustainability at the heart of their work and learning. Substantial range of good teaching resources.
Amphibian & Reptile Groups of the UK: educational resources
Two free resource packs with loads of fun activities, ideas and stories, to help you find out more about our native reptiles: Pond Pack & What's That Snake? Also fact sheets & colouring.
Earth Science Education Unit
Free CPD training in earth sciences & geology for teachers. Lots of resources including useful short CPD videos, images & reference sheets.
National Stem Centre
Working to achieve a world-leading education for all young people in science, technology, engineering and mathematics. Use the search facility to find out of the classroom resources.
Planet Science
"Our mission is to tickle your curiosity, excite your interest, and unleash your passions in science." Sections for teachers and students, plus Outdoors Experiments section.
SAPS Science and Plants for Schools
Primary & secondary resources on plant science, including a Beyond the Classroom section plus newsletter and Ask The Experts facility.
Sciber Monkey
Web portal containing the best websites, mapped against key themes and topics, found in almost all science curricula, by age range, run by the Society of Biology.
BBC Schools
Lots of curriculum resources – lots to explore – outdoor-related activities, also inspiring films for schools at the Learning Zone
Christian Aid Learn
Free teaching resources with a global or developing world focus. Some can be done outdoors.
Early Learning HQ
Thousands of free downloadable Key Stage 1 & Early Years Foundation Stage resources for teachers, parents & Early Years Professionals – plenty of outdoor activities.
Eden Project
Tons of brilliant resources for teachers or families: lesson plans, teacher training, and fab outdoor lesson plans.
Explore HQ
Tons of fun free 'missions' designed to inspire children to explore their world and help learning through geography, art, history, science and more.
Food: a fact of life
Free resources about healthy eating, cooking, food and farming for children and young people aged 3 to 18 years, including fully linked & resourced dairy farm visit.
free teaching resources
Hundreds of gathered links to free teaching resources, lesson plans & worksheets, some of which are outdoor-related.
Grain Chain
Free, easy-to-use classroom resources for teachers: curriculum-based learning for food science, food provenance, healthy eating and cooking skills.
Hedgucation resources from Hedgelink
The history, culture and impact of hedgerows: leaflets, worksheets, links, wall charts & info on hedgerow safaris.
LOtC resource packs
How to develop an outdoor learning curriculum plus 25 resource packs covering English, science, history and maths, with case studies, lesson plans and more. £20 each.
National Wildlife Federation: educational resources
Lesson plans, webinars and other teacher tools from US-based wildlife conservation charity.
Nature Detectives
Tons and tons of free resources, things to do, activity sheets and packs and schools section with activities, curriculum resources, outdoor learning packs, even free trees!
Outdoor & Woodland Learning (OWL) Scotland resources
Lots of free outdoor learning resources – search by topic, age group or keyword for worksheets, learning materials and more.
Wildscreen ARKive Education
A beautiful record of endangered life; photos, film and data. Free teaching resources covering science, geography, English and art. Classroom activities exploring the outside world.
Journal of Sustainability Education
Research, practices, and initiatives that integrate dimensions of sustainability within formal and non-formal educational contexts.
Landex: Land Based Colleges Aspiring to Excellence
40+ member colleges and universities across the UK. To qualify for membership the provider must deliver significant volumes of education and training in land based occupational areas.
National Foundation for Educational Research
Aims to "improve education and learning, and hence the lives of learners, by providing independent evidence".


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You are invited to join the East Bay Leadership Council for their State of the East Bay Luncheon. This special event featuring county supervisors from both Alameda and Contra Costa counties will provide a great networking opportunity as well as a chance to hear about key business and government initiatives in the area. The East Bay Leadership Council is a private sector, public policy organization with a membership that includes business, nonprofit organizations, government, education and labor. The mission of the East Bay Leadership Council is to provide advocacy on public policy issues affecting the economic vitality and quality of life in the Greater East Bay region.
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Another post recipe devoted to end of summer fruit! Yay 🙂 Everyone knows that August is the time when everybody's got too many zucchinis. Living in an apartment without space for a garden, I miss that problem! So when Ty and I went home to visit my parents a couple weekends ago and one of… Continue reading Healthier Chocolate Chip Zucchini Bread
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Moon Pies
Five days ago, I (along with pretty much the rest of the country) witnessed a miracle. Where'd you guys watch the eclipse from? Wasn't that so cool? Love those eclipse shadows. Did you get to see totality? I did! My parents live RIGHT in the path of totality so Ty and I made a trip… Continue reading Moon Pies
Eggless Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
How was the eclipse?! Wasn't that amazing?! Coolest thing ever. Don't worry, I have a heavens-related dessert in the works to commemorate that once-in-a-life experience. Stay tuned! For today, though, I wanted to share a recipe near and dear to my college student self. Say hello to eggless cookie dough! I know eggless cookie dough… Continue reading Eggless Peanut Butter Cookie Dough
Pumpkin Seeds
I'll admit, I get a lot of food inspiration and recipes from Pinterest, maybe more than my library of cookbooks. However, the one recipe I turn to my father for, year after year, is pumpkin seeds. Dad has this down to a science almost. When my siblings and I were kids, he never carved a… Continue reading Pumpkin Seeds


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By Kate Ewer
It's open house season! Traditionally, I enjoy fall because it's deer season. No, I don't hunt, but my family does and I sure do enjoy the fruits of their labor. But now that I'm a Student Ambassador at JCC, fall has become open house season.
Last week JCC hosted its first fall open house. As a Student Ambassador, I am at every open house event—even the ones that take place during fall break. Okay, I'm a little bitter because I had to be at school at 8 o'clock. In the morning. On a Monday. When I could have been sleeping. But I digress… At open houses I always enjoy meeting with the prospective students because they come from all over and have such a variety of career goals. Last week I met a guy who came all the way from Canada, eh!
If you missed open house last Monday, you're in luck, because there will be another Explore JCC open house for the Jamestown Campus on November 18! If you're considering going to our Cattaraugus County Campus, you're in even more luck, because that one's even closer, on November 10. I recommend you "hunt" down one of the Student Ambassadors at open house and ask us what we think of JCC. We'll be easy to spot because of our bright green and gold striped scarves—you can't miss us! In my opinion it just makes sense to ask a student what they think of the college. We are living what could be your future!
Again, you can register for the November 18 and November 10 Explore JCC open houses on our website at sunyjcc.edu/explorejcc.