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The Culinary Exam: Baptism by Fire for a New Bride

The Culinary Exam: Baptism by Fire for a New Bride

DEVELOPMENTAL MILESTONES(0-6months)

  BABY’S Babies show a lot of physical and cognitive changes during their development period. I have summarised developmental milestones of a baby from birth to six months. These are general milestones but differ from baby to baby.Moms if you feel you don't see any of these milestones in your baby you should consult your pediatrician. First month -  Weight gain The head bobs when held upright and kicks feet when on back Lifts the head when put on the tummy Starts responding to sound Has jerky movements of arms and legs Fists remain clenched Starts staring at faces Responds to light by turning face towards light Can distinguish black &white patterns Eye focus at 18-45 cm Starts recognizing the mother’s voice Gets startled on hearing any kind of sound Can latch to the mother and suck on both breast &bottle nipples Can be pacified by swaddling When held tries to cuddle Begins to smile Tries to make ‘ooh’ & ‘ah’ sounds Tries to hold head at 45* Enjoys looking at human ...

LIVING ROOM DÉCOR WITH AIR PURIFYING PLANTS

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 LIVING ROOM DÉCOR WITH AIR PURIFYING PLANTS Before the eighties plants were relegated to home gardens or plant nurseries. It was during the late eighties that the NASA Clean Air Study project stated plants could help in reducing both outdoor and indoor pollution. They specified a few indoor plants which could help in reducing air pollution by removing the toxins present in our homes. This study has brought about a paradigm shift in the mindset of people. Now, these plants adorn our homes and offices.  Along with cleaning the air, these air-purifying plants help in reducing stress, increase oxygen levels, reduce carbon dioxide and airborne dust, increase humidity and lower indoor air temperatures. Both the principles of Feng Shui and Vastu believe these plants help in enhancing the positive energy and bringing good luck in the house. Toxins like benzene, formaldehyde, xylene, ammonia which are released by carpet, upholstery, furnishings, paints, cleaning- products which are li...

THE OLDIE GOLDIE ERA

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  It is said ' Music speaks what cannot be expressed, soothes the mind and gives it rest, heals the heart and makes it whole flows from heaven to the Soul'' It is said Music is life. Since my early childhood days I was exposed to different kinds of music, devotional, Bollywood, classical and English rock, pop, folk and country music. I developed an ear for English music which was my mood elevator at all times. It could uplift my spirits both in happiness and sadness. It has been my constant companion in life. The best, non-addictive medicine  for the heart and soul. I am a romantic by heart who is addicted to soft, sentimental numbers. The music of the fifties to the seventies has been my personal favourite .Let me give you an insight of the famous singers from the fifties to the seventies.  Do-Re-Mi from the famous movie The Sound of Music sung by  Rodgers & Hammerstein .  The Sound of Music was released in  1965 this is an  American musical drama...

THE STONEHEART

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Army wives are considered as they are the main force behind their success as they support them through thick and thin. Armymen who lay their lives for the country are said to be true sons of the soil. But I call myself a Stoneheartas my better half is as concerned with earth materials that can be used for economic and/or industrial purposes.part of the soil, he lives for the soil, of the soil and by the soil for only. You may have guessed it by now he is a Geologist who studies the earth, including the materials that it is made of, the physical and chemical changes that occur on its surface and in its interior, and the history of the planet and its life forms. I play second fiddle in his life as his first love is ROCKS. As he DATES ROCKS he remains evergreen and young. He never loses his LUSTER. I am now a LIVING FOSSIL. His life is all about ROCKS and BEDROCKS. A Geologist can never be perfect as he has too many FAULTS. He has only one hobby of ROCK CLIMBING. My life is centred around...