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Chinese Name: 兵马俑 (Bīng Mǎ Yǒng)
English Translation: Terracotta Army, Terracotta Warriors and Horses
Location: 25 miles (40 km) northeast of Xi'an; 1 mile (1.5 km) east of the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor.
History: Over 2,200 years' history even before the unification of China.
Construction Purpose: Funerary objects for Emperor Qin Shi Huang.
Scale: covering an area of 6.3 acres (25,380 square meters) with four pits in total. Figures were unearthed in three of them.
The Eighth Wonder of the World
When the Xi'an Terracotta Army was discovered in 1974, this enormous sculpture group amazed the world. The pits were found to hold about 8,000 exquisite figures and horses, including burly generals, resolute military officers, and vivid soldiers. The find was praised as the Eighth Wonder of the World by the former French Prime Minister Chirac early in 1978, and became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1987.
Over 2,200 Years' History
In 221 BC, a few years prior to the Roman Empire's engagement in the Second Punic War with Carthage, Alexander the Great's Greek Empire had fallen apart, and the Indian Maurya Dynasty had faded leaving south Asia divided and at war, a powerful and prosperous dynasty was established in central China. This was the Qin, the first period of entire unification of China. At that time, the dynasty was the most powerful state in the world with a population of 20 million and annual revenue worth 2,000 kilograms of silver. The powerful military and economic strength of the nation enabled the completion of such a great wonder - the huge funerary project with numerous terracotta warriors guarding the First Qin Emperor's mausoleum. This giant project was stopped and buried underground since 208 BC.
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Who's the Owner of Terracotta Army?
Qin Shi Huang established the first centralized state of China and so became the first emperor of the entire country. Replicating the once invincible troops of the Qin Dynasty, the Terracotta Army was made with the glorious mission of protecting this great emperor in the underworld. However, some scholars hold the opinion that some facts show that the real owner of the pits might have been the Dowager Empress Xuan, the great-great grandmother of Qin Shi Huang. She was the mother of the King Zhao (306 - 251 BC) of Qin State and once controlled the court for 41 years. This bold conjecture advances the construction time of the project half a century earlier.
Emperor Qin Shi Huang the Owner
Military Formation of the Warriors
Huge Underground Military Formation with 8,000 'Warriors'
The determining factor of Qin State's transition from a small rather insignificant nation to the only power in the whole country was its strong army. The Xi'an Terracotta Army is a representation of the Qin State's troop formation with soldiers and chariots strategically arranged in the pits. About 8,000 warriors, 100 chariots, 400 horses, and more than 100,000 weapons have been unearthed from the three pits so far. To the front of the formation are three rows of crossbowmen able to launch a long-range attack. The main force formed by infantry and chariots follows after. On the two sides of this formation is the troop of cavalry designed to outflank the enemies.
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Exhibits of the Museum in Three Pits
There are four pits in total, and from three of them terracotta figures have been unearthed.
Pit 1: It is the largest one with a length of 250 yards (230 meters) and a width of 68 yards (62 meters), equaling the size of two football fields. The military formation in it is made of chariots and infantry. There are over 6,000 individual figures and 50 chariots in total.
Pit 2: It covers half size of the area of the Pit 1. This pit has the most army units with chariots, infantry, cavalry, and crossbowmen.
Pit 3: It is the headquarters of the formations in the above two pits, with 68 figures, four horses, one chariot, and 34 weapons unearthed at present.
Discovery of Terracotta Army by Farmers
Who found the Terracotta Army? One can hardly believe the fact that such important royal burial pits were accidently discovered by a group of famers, not archeologists. In March, 1974, several broken life-sized clay figures were found near Xi'an by nine farmers as they were digging a well, namely Yang Zhifa, Yang Peiyan, Yang Xinman, Yang Quanyi, Yang Wenxue, Yang Yanxin, Yang Yizhou, Yang Wenhai and Wang Puzhi. After the excavation, this grand underground military troop came to light again. Today, you can still see the founders in the museum, telling the story of the discovery and book signing.
Terracotta Soldiers are Taller Than Modern People
Facts from the excavation show that the shortest figure of the Terracotta Army measures 70 inches (1.78 meters) in height while the tallest is over 80 inches (two meters). The average height of all the warriors is 75 inches (1.90 meters), which is taller than modern Chinese people. Does this mean people in the olden times were much taller? Not really. According to the historical fact records, the average height of people in the Qin Dynasty is around 65 inches (1.7 meters), which is very similar to the present day. The terracotta soldiers were made much taller for two reasons. During that period, the major form of battle was close combat, which required tall and strong warriors. On the other hand, the taller terracotta warriors are a more impressive representation of the majesty of this once dominant army.
Diverse Facial Features of the Soldiers
It is extremely difficult to find two similar figures in the three pits. Every soldier has his own facial features, which means there are 8,000 different faces in total. In fact, there were only eight moulds used to make the profile of each soldier's head. The 8,000 distinctive faces were carved by craftsmen individually, which definitely took massive amount of manpower. The excellent modeling skill of the Qin Dynasty artists is embodied in the vivid facial expressions created for each soldier.
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The Figures Used to be Colorful
The figures always appear as grey in color. In fact, they were originally painted with black hair, beard, and eyebrows like real persons. Their uniforms were also painted in bright colors, including scarlet, green, black, and purple. The moist environment underground was more suited to the preservation of the paint. Once the figures were excavated, the change of the humidity led to more cracks and warping on the surface, and is the main factor resulting in the fading of the colors.
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Green Face of A Warrior
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Bronze Chariots and Horses - King of Bronze Ware
Besides the clay sculptures, you can also see two sets of bronze chariots and horses in the museum. They were unearthed 20 yards (18 meters) west of the emperor's mausoleum in 1980. Before the excavation, they had already fallen into more than 1,000 pieces. It took eight years' renovation work to reproduce the original appearance of the chariots and horses. They are the largest and best preserved bronze chariots in China with a half size of the real imperial chariots of Qin Shi Huang. The first set weighs 1,061 kilograms with a length of 88.6 inches (225 centimeters) and a height of 59.8 inches (152 centimeters). The second one is of 124.8 inches (317 centimeters) in length and 41.7 inches (106 centimeters) in height, with a weight of 1,241 kilograms. Gold and silver were used to decorate the chariots and the accessories on the horses.
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Questions & Answers on Terracotta Army Facts
Asked by David from UK | Aug. 08, 2019 01:18 Reply
I see there is a travelling exhibition in Australia currently.
Does that mean it's not a good time to visit Xi'an now?
Answered by Karan from USA | Aug. 11, 2019 20:36
Well, Xi'an is suitable for travelling all year round.
Asked by Gurshaan from THE MOON | Nov. 07, 2018 11:18 Reply
Where can I get Terracotta warriors souvenirs?
Answered by Christian from UNITED KINGDOM | Nov. 07, 2018 18:31
Near the museum, there are many shops selling the souvenirs. In the Muslim Street near Bell town in city center, you can also get them.
Asked by Clara Lobo from UNITED STATES | Sep. 08, 2018 06:47 Reply
What else is there to see in Xi'an in addition to Terracota Army?
Answered by Amy from NEW ZEALAND | Sep. 10, 2018 23:26
Big Wild Goose Pagoda, City Wall, Bell Tower are recommended. If you love nature, Mt. Huashan is also a good option.

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July 30 Georgia COVID-19 update: 182,286 cases, 3,671 deaths
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Mavis Terry, RN takes a specimen at the DeKalb County Board of Health COVID-19 testing site located in the parking lot of The Greater Piney Grove Baptist Church in Atlanta, July 21, 2020. Photo by Dean Hesse.
Atlanta, GA — The state of Georgia as of July 30 has 182,286 cases confirmed cases of COVID-19 and 3,671 related deaths.
There are 18,303 hospitalizations and 3,354 ICU admissions.
There are 17,286 confirmed cases and 383 deaths in Fulton County. There are 11,916 cases and 213 deaths in DeKalb County.
Wednesday, July 29 — 178,323 cases, 3,642 deaths
Tuesday, July 28 — 175,052 cases, 3,563 deaths
Monday, July 27 — 170,843 cases, 3,509 deaths
Sunday, July 26 — 167,953 cases, 3,498 deaths
Saturday, July 25 — 165,188 cases, 3,495 deaths
Friday, July 24 — 161,401 cases, 3,442 deaths
Thursday, July 23 — 156,588 cases, 3,360 deaths
Thursday, July 9 — 106,727 cases, 2,930 deaths
Wednesday, July 8 — 103,890 cases, 2,922 deaths
Tuesday, July 7 — 100,470 cases, 2,899 deaths
Monday, July 6 — 97,064 cases, 2,878 deaths
Sunday, July 5 — 95,516 cases, 2,860 deaths
Saturday, July 4 — 93,319 cases, 2,857 deaths
Friday, July 3 — 90,493 cases, 2,856 deaths
Thursday, July 2 — 87,709 cases, 2,849 deaths
Wednesday, July 1 — 84,237 cases, 2,827 deaths
Tuesday, June 30 — 81,291 cases, 2,805 deaths
Monday, June 29 — 79,417 cases, 2,784 deaths
Sunday, June 28 — 77,210 cases, 2,778 deaths
Saturday, June 27 — 74,985 cases, 2,776 deaths
Friday, June 26 — 72,995 cases, 2,770 deaths
Thursday, June 25 — 71,095 cases, 2,745 deaths
Wednesday, June 24 — 69,381 cases, 2,698 deaths
Tuesday, June 9 — 53,249 cases, 2,285 deaths
Monday, June 8 — 52,497 cases, 2,208 deaths
Sunday, June 7 — 51,898 cases, 2,180 deaths
Saturday, June 6 — 51,359 cases, 2,178 deaths
Friday, June 5 — 50,621 cases, 2,174 deaths
Thursday, June 4 — 49,847 cases, 2,147 deaths
Wednesday, June 3 — 48,894 cases, 2,123 deaths
Tuesday, June 2 — 48,207, 2,102 deaths
Sunday, May 31 — 47,063 cases, 2,053 deaths
Saturday, May 30 — 46,286 cases, 2,003 deaths
Friday, May 29 — 45,670 cases, 1,974 deaths
Thursday, May 28 — 45,070 cases, 1,962 deaths
Wednesday, May 27 — 44,421 cases, 1,907 deaths
Tuesday, May 26 — 43,730 cases, 1,871 deaths
Monday, May 25 – 43,344 cases, 1,830 deaths
Saturday, May 9 – 32,561 cases, 1,401 deaths
Friday, May 8 – 31,722 cases, 1,356 deaths
Thursday, May 7 – 31,309 cases, 1,336 deaths
Wednesday, May 6 — 30,602 cases, 1,306 deaths
Tuesday, May 5 – 29,598 cases, 1,211 deaths
Monday, May 4 – 29,177 cases, 1,211 deaths
Sunday, May 3 – 28,602 cases, 1,177 deaths
Thursday, April 30 – 26,033 cases, 1,107 deaths
Wednesday, April 29 – 25,274 cases, 1,052 deaths
Tuesday, April 28 – 24,606 cases, 1,025 deaths
Monday, April 27 – 23,773 cases, 942 deaths
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Coronavirus symptoms can appear two to 14 days after exposure and include:
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Update: 73-year-old woman dies following two-vehicle collision
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Update: A 69-year-old woman from Caraquet, who was taken to hospital with what were believed to be serious injuries, has died as a result of her injuries.
A 73-year-old woman from Caraquet, N.B., has died following a two-vehicle collision in Pokemouche, N.B.
On December 3, 2022, at approximately 8:30 p.m., members of the Tracadie RCMP responded to a report of a two-vehicle collision on Route 11 in Pokemouche.
The collision is believed to have occurred when the driver of the car travelling southbound crossed the centerline, colliding with the car travelling northbound. The passenger died at the scene as a result of their injuries. Both drivers and the passenger of the second car were transported to hospital with what are believed to be serious injuries.
An RCMP collision reconstructionist and a member of the New Brunswick Coroner's office attended the scene and are assisting with the investigation. An autopsy will be scheduled to determine the woman's exact cause of death.
Route 11 was closed for approximately five hours, but has since been re-opened.
The investigation is ongoing.
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The caucus, in a statement on Friday by the Minority Leader, Ndudi Elumelu, held that freedom of speech and opinion by Nigerians, including expressing such through social media tools like Twitter, were clearly guaranteed in the 1999 Constitution (as amended) and cannot be subjected to partisan approval or regulation under a democratic rule.
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The Women's Association of Methodist Hospital came before the Methodist Hospital Foundation by more than 100 years, but we have always shared one vision. Both of our efforts have changed and grown through the years, but we have both stayed the same in one very important way: helping people that live near or come to Methodist Hospital, Jefferson Health have better health mentally, physically and spiritually.
From those first days of making bedsheets in 1887 as The Good Samaritan Society of the Methodist Episcopal Church to get the Hospital ready for its first patients (five years later!), the Women's Association has always worked to make the days brighter for countless patients by giving them prayer shawls, lap robes and tray favors. It has, then and now, cooperated in all ways with the hospital administration to bring the most efficient patient care with the highest possible Christian standard to all people.
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Jo Davis Malessa has a knack for making things grow and prosper, whether it is in the world of horticulture or as President of the Women's Association of Methodist Hospital.
A Pennsylvania School of Horticulture for Women graduate and Temple University alumna, Jo was Director of the Horticultural Therapy Department at Friends Hospital in Philadelphia, a Horticultural and Landscape Consultant and the hospital accounts manager for a commercial florist.
She has been involved for years with the Women's Association, which works with the Hospital administration to bring the most efficient patient care with the highest possible Christian standard to all people. The Women's Association is over a hundred years old and is as vital as ever, from expanding to include various denominations to embracing technology to reach its members.
Jo is also President of the Educational Society of the Greater New Jersey Annual Conference of the United Methodist Church and is active in Epworth United Methodist Church in Palmyra, N.J. There, she is a member of the Administrative Council, a lay member of The United Methodist Church of Greater New Jersey Annual Conference and Prayer Shawl Ministry Coordinator.
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The Women's Association focuses on wellness inside and outside of Methodist Hospital
The Women Association of Methodist Hospital's fundraisers have helped patients and families through donations to the chapel, the ICU quiet room and the gift shop's renovations. These are just a few of the ways the Women's Association has helped people find their way to complete wellness in their bodies, minds and souls, a goal the Foundation shares with it in every way.
The Women's Association supports the Foundation in its efforts to build strong community wellness by giving to its Fashion Fundraisers through table sponsorship and raffle baskets. In 2016, the Women's Association gave the Foundation $10,000 in support of the Community Paramedicine program, which helps patients coming home from the Hospital.
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The Women's Association began as The Good Samaritan Society with a focus on providing care to all in the highest Christian standard. Today, its members come from Methodist churches in eastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey, as well as many other denominations, and these members are the ones that are building on the Association's history of caring. The organization stays true to its original name and mission by doing good for the good of all. The Foundation shares its goal because it too believes when community wellness is strengthened, it benefits not just one person, but everyone around them in every way possible.
For more information or to become a member of the Women's Association please contact Rosemarie Caporale at 215.952.9230 or email.
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(L to R) Patricia Aversa, Treasurer; Cathy Ettinger, Member at Large; Rosemarie Caporale, Executive Secretary; Jo Davis Malessa, President; Barbara Drake, Corresponding Secretary; and Natalie King, Member at Large; not pictured: Virginia and Stephen Haraszkiewicz, Members at Large, and Sally Grayson, Memorial Chair
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One of the most difficult parts of being a home inspector is delivering bad news, but it's part of the job. When you're hired to evaluate the condition of a building for a prospective home buyer, there are often tens of thousands of dollars at stake, plus emotional turmoil for the buyer. It's a job that has to be performed critically and objectively, even if the discoveries made during the inspection lead the buyer to terminate their contract.
Experienced home inspectors work hard to be thorough and clear; we don't want a client to be scared out of buying a perfectly good house that has routine maintenance issues. At the same time, we want our clients to understand what they are getting into with the purchase of a house.
In my experience, there are three common reasons a home inspection kills a deal.
When homes are purchased to be flipped, they are often bought at auction and seldom have inspections done prior to purchase. This means a company gets the house and decides what to update based on what they can sell it for and not what the house needs in terms of updates and repairs. During the home inspection I sometimes find flips in need of structural repairs or discover chronic moisture problems that were covered up in an effort to sell the house. On the outside everything looks new and shiny, but there may actually be deep dysfunction lurking in the bones of the house.
Above you can see carpenter ants swarming below a recently flipped house.
Another example of houses that are not what they seem are houses that began as humble vacation homes and have been remodeled and added onto multiple times over the years. One way to ferret out these homes is to think about what a given neighborhood was like when the home was built. Older homes like this were often constructed with small budgets and with a humble point of view and may not have been built with the expectation that they would last for hundreds of years or sell for hundreds of thousands of dollars. These houses may look bright and shiny and fancy after dozens of additions and remodels, but underneath there can be a hodgepodge of foundations, additions and rooflines that make them fundamentally different than they appear. These are not "bad houses" but they are often quirky and may present risks that buyers weren't anticipating. One tip that often gives these homes away is a quirky roofline that shows obvious additions.
Dysfunctional and quirky rooflines like the one seen above often belie dysfunctional and quirky houses.
In fact, most 20-year-old homes are not bad houses, but they do often require expensive systems updates. This is because many house systems only last 15-20 years. Common systems that require replacement after 20 years are: the roof, deck, furnace and appliances. I also find that after 20 years carpets are stained and worn thin, hardwood finishes are scratched and interior paint needs updating.
These are all disposable systems and are in no way indicative of a "bad house," but if the owner you are buying from has not been picking away at these systems, you can be left with some expensive updating. Add to this the fact that many homes built in the 90s were sided with a Hardboard siding system that may be failing by now and the 20-year-old home often ends up with a maintenance list that surprises the unprepared home buyer.
Buyers often go into fixer houses knowing that they need renovations. Common expectations include the need for a new roof, gutters, furnace, kitchen, bathrooms, flooring, paint and appliances; these are often fairly obvious.
Problems arise on fixer homes when home buyers discover issues with the bones of the house that they didn't anticipate. I think of the bones as the core systems of the house: foundation, frame, roofline, floorplan, drainage and access. If, for example, the home inspection finds that a house has structural problems, expensive damage from wood destroying organisms and drainage problems, this can add a great deal of cost, uncertainty and complexity to a fixer project. It may even push the house out of a price that was agreed to prior to the inspection. These problems can be more difficult to find on your own and often require a professional home inspection.
Left shows signs of possible drainage problems – see tide line. The right shows a moderate to large foundation crack from an undermined foundation.
It's important to know what to look for when you're house hunting to avoid one of these possible situations. Be prepared! A prepared home buyer is a happy home buyer.
Dylan Chalk is the author of The Confident House Hunter – a book to teach home buyers how to look at and understand houses: Cedar Fort Press www.dylanchalk.com. He is also the founder of ScribeWare inspection report software offering innovative and simple report-writing solutions - www.getscribeware.com and he is the owner of Seattle-based Orca Inspection Services LLC.


This little man turned 1 a couple months ago. Since it was January in Denver we did an in home session. It helps that they have amazing natural light in their home. Dylan was crawling all over the place which was fun to capture. He really loves his stuffed animals. You can see the joy on his face when he's holding it in one of the photos.
These two live in Hong Kong but Katrina's parents live in Breckenridge and contact me whenever they are in town and need a photographer. Lucky, I know. I photographed her first born's photos and now she's expecting baby #2. We didn't bring little Peony out in the -20 windchill so the three of us froze together. I'm so glad we went outside. There's something magical about snowy covered pine trees and a plain white backdrop.
Lorelei turned 1 year and her parents contacted me to capture her first year. This session definitely made me fall in love with Denver City Park. The view of the city is great, the little lake makes for a great backdrop, and the flower beds are so gorgeous. I can't wait for more summer sessions in City Park.
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INVESTMENT EXTRA: Look to Latin America for a greater growth
By Brett Diment
Updated: 17:32 EST, 23 July 2010
For decades UK equity income funds that invest in bluechip companies have been the primary source of income for investors.
However, the global financial crisis and the recent suspension of BP's dividend have made savers increasingly aware of the risks of having a concentrated source of income.
According to the share registrars Capita, UK companies' aggregate dividend payments fell by £10billion to £56.9billion (equivalent to a 15 per cent cut) in 2009.
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Adjusted only for the loss of BP's dividend payments, total dividend payments for this year will fall to £53.8billion.
Encouragingly, investors have gradually begun to complement their core investments in UK bluechips by moving into Asian and European income funds.
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But few will have considered investing in Latin America for income.
The region, historically associated with coups, financial crises and political instability, has transformed itself over the past 10 years.
It has made huge strides to become an important current and future contributor to global growth.
A commitment to orthodox fiscal and monetary policies from governments and central banks has seen inflation fall significantly in countries such as Brazil, Chile and Mexico, creating an environment conducive to domestic growth and investment. Demand for commodities has led to trade surpluses.
Tax reforms and prudent government spending policies have led to current account surpluses in many countries, and economies are now more stable and less dependent on foreign inflows of capital.
Indeed, fiscal deficits as a percentage of gross domestic product are lower in most cases among the region's countries than in the eurozone, Japan, UK and US.
At the same time, companies located in the region have worked hard to restructure balance sheets, reduce debt and focus on core skills, resulting in improved profitability and earnings.
While Latin America has certainly blossomed due to being the world's leading supplier of commodities, it would be wrong to view the region purely as a play on the world's thirst for raw materials. Of more interest to us is the rise of domestic consumption. Growing, youthful populations with burgeoning workforces are enhancing earning and spending power in the region, and this in turn is driving domestic growth.
Consequently, local retailers, banks and drinks companies are of particular appeal. Understandably, investors would align these attractive dynamics as a growth story rather than an income opportunity.
But they would be overlooking the appeal of the region's sovereign bond markets whose characteristics are in stark contrast to those possessed by their peers in the developed world.
Government finances are in generally good shape; there is a small amount of debt outstanding relative to the huge debt mountains built up by so- called mature nations, and the region's economies look set to grow strongly.
In 2011, growth is forecast to be 4.5 per cent in Brazil, 5.1 per cent in Chile and 3.6 per cent in Mexico. In comparison, the UK and eurozone are expected to grow by 2.3 per cent and 1.5 per cent respectively.
However, strong growth can create problems. For instance, authorities in Brazil are concerned that the economy is growing too fast - forecast GDP growth for 2011 is 4.5 per cent-5 per cent - fuelling inflation.
At the beginning of June, Brazil's central bank raised interest rates by 0.75 percentage points to 10.25 per cent, the second three-quarter point rise over the past six weeks.
In contrast, the Bank of England has left the UK base rate unchanged at 0.5 per cent for the last 15 months in an attempt to stimulate growth.
While inflation is a concern in Brazil and other Latin American countries, it needs to be remembered that government and central banks are addressing this issue from a position of strength.
I'm sure leaders in the developed world would prefer to face the problem of ensuring their economy doesn't grow too quickly rather than the challenge of slashing government spending and stimulating a sustainable recovery.
From a bond perspective, 10-year investment grade Brazilian government bonds offer a real yield ( taking into account inflation) of 7.2 per cent. In comparison, similar dated UK gilts offer a real yield of -0.1 per cent.
But it is not just bonds in Latin America where investors can source income. There is an emerging dividend culture among companies.
For example, Kimberley Clark de Mexico, a local subsidiary of its American parent is enjoying supportive demographics as well as increasing preference for better quality products.
Strong cash flows allow it to pay a dividend yield of 4.7 per cent in addition to offering capital appreciation as its sales grow. So investing in emerging markets, particularly Latin America, is not all about growth.
The region offers UK investors the opportunity to receive a valuable income stream in addition to gaining exposure to one of the fastest growing economies in the world.
- Brett Diment is co-manager of the soon-to-be launched Aberdeen Latin America Income Fund.


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Simple Homemade Alfredo Sauce | My Crazy Blessed Life!
I love Italian food! It is my major weakness… especially fettuccine alfredo. It's hard to resist that pasta smothered with creamy cheesy garlicky goodness. Most recipes are fairly complicated and long for homemade alfredo sauce. So I made it at home rarely, if ever. Then I made up my own recipe that was quick and easy, yet really yummy too.
*note – this makes about four adult servings, double as needed for more.
First, put the cream cheese and butter in a small saucepan.
Then add the garlic and the milk.
Next add the Parmesan, the salt and the pepper.
Then put on the stove over medium heat. Stirring it with a whisk as the cream cheese and the butter melt. Once it begins to boil whisk constantly so it doesn't burn and turn down the heat after about 2-3 min to med/low heat. Let it cook for about 5-7 min more while whisking, until it is a little thicker but not quite the thickness you want your sauce to be. It will thicken as it cools down. If it is too thick on the stove it will be very thick and chunky off the stove.
We don't always have fettuccine noodles at home and use whatever pasta we have on hand. Last night all I had was elbow noodles, so we had elbow noodles with alfredo sauce!
You make the best alfredo sauce! Wish I was there.
Actually, you can melt the butter only (first step) and add cut up chicken breasts or shrimp and cook until the meat is done through and then add the other ingredients as listed. I have a similiar recipe and it is SO yummy.
This was simply AMAZING!!!! Also easy, and I had everything on hand. Thanks for the awesome recipe!
Looks good! I always use hot dog buns too! It seems like we always have leftover buns! I think I'm going to make alfredo tonight!
Hot dog or hamburger buns work great for garlic bread as well as garlic cheese bread. It has a nice chewy texture!
Hot dog and hamburger buns are my favorite for toast!
I have used this recipe for couple of years know and agreed it is the best. Add a pinch of nutmeg and it is even better.
I have been using this recipe for about 10 years and love it! I use the shredded parm in the bag instead of the grated from the can because it melts better but delicious either way!
I made a variation of this which was just as good!
I saw this on pinterest today and immediately jumped up to make it for our lunch. It was amazing. I grated fresh parmasean, bumping it up to 1 cup. It made enough for me and three kids. My middle kid had 2 big servings! I had sauted portabella mushrooms with mine and it was amazing.
My recipe for Alfredo sauce has the exact same ingredients, although I don't tend to measure. I orinally started using half and half with this recipe, but have found that you can use almost any milk. I've also used 1%. This is delicious and easy and you will receive lots of compliments.
This is absolutely amazing!! I'll never buy jar Alfredo again! I've done out once following the recipe and tonight I'm doing it again but adding pesto at the end. I also am out of milk but had cream left over from the holidays so I used that instead. Extra fattening that way but should be amazing!! Thank you for posting this!
I do the same with left over hot dog buns, as well with sandwich rolls and sliced bread. my husband gives me a confused look but chows them down. Too funny.
Made this tonight for dinner. Hands down this is the Alfredo should sauce I've every ever had. It's a MOUTHGASM!!! So easy to make. We will definitely be making this again.
OMG!!!!! made this last night for supper, Loved it!! Will be making again and again!
The green beans look pretty good too !
This was delicious!! And so quick & easy. Thank you so much for a great alfredo recipe that is made with ingredients I always have in my fridge. My fiance approves too, he said "This is so good, I wanna just drink it!" It was a perfect supper after coming home from ice fishing!
I have always wanted to make an alfredo sauce but thought it was too difficult. I tried your recipe today and it was absolutely fabulous! My kids said i made the best alfredo sauce. 😉 Thank you!
So I made this yesterday for dinner and I quadrupled the recipe cause I know my family they will not just eat one serving. This was amazing, i added chicken and tomatoes to the sauce. Brilliant and I don't think I will be allowed to buy store bought anytime soon. I had enough leftover to make an Alfredo type mac and cheese. Even better the next day.
This is good and very easy. A bit too much garlic for us.
Does it have to be fresh shredded parmesan cheese or will the powdered work?
Anyone tried adding spinach??? I am making this tonight and think I will add some chicken and spinach!!!
I make one similar to this! Normally, I use full fat "everything". I am going to try the low-fat cream cheese and skim milk tonight. Love the pic with the hot dog bun! We do the same thing at our house if there's no garlic bread in the freezer. It doesn't have to look fancy to taste yummy!
I found this on pinterest and made it tonight with shrimp. My (very picky) husband kept saying MmmM between each bite while the kids were slurping away. Very happy and full family..thanks for sharing!
I found this recipe on pinterest and I am no longer allowed to buy the jar stuff or make it any other way. I have tried making alfredo sauce in the past but it always calls for expensive heavy whipping cream and no matter what I do, I can't seem to get it to turn out right. It always turns out grainy and separates. Your recipe is most cost effective (a block of cream cheese is half the price of a quart of cream) and always turns out velvety smooth and delicious!
I pinned this awhile back and being as fettucine alfredo has been requested for dinner tonight, i'm going to give this a try. I want broccoli and chicken, husband and oldest son want shrimp, younger son wants chicken and daughter will only want pasta and sauce most likely, so I think I'm going to do an alfredo bar – mix and match and make your own 🙂 This recipe will be perfect!!
We only have 1% milk on hand…it's between skim and 2%. Will this work as well?
Does this freeze well? Have you tried?
Just made this and my husband says it is not only the best alfredo he's ever had, but the best Italian he's ever had! Thank you!
Was wondering how much pasta you used? We were gonna use penne tonight.
I always use enough for four people.
Have you ever tried making this in a crock pot? I made it and loved it – and my office has an Italian themed lucnch tomorrow and I wanted to make it but wasn't sure if it would cook right?!
Nope but if it works let me know!
I suspect it might burn in a crockpot. Alfredo sauce is kind of delicate and if its heated too much, tends to separate.
I wanted to make chicken Parmesan and fettuccine Alfredo for dinner tonight but didn't have any Alfredo sauce. It's very nasty out tonight, rainy and cold, and I didn't want to go to the store to get the sauce so I searched simple Alfredo sauce on Pinterest and this recipe was returned in the results.
It is simply delicious and I had everything on hand. I added about double the milk because I like mine a little thinner.
Delish. I may never buy jar or box Alfredo again! Thanks so much for sharing!
thanks for the quick and easy recipe! I was in a bind tonight, and short on my store bought Alfredo sauce! All things work out for the best though. Now, I never have to use store bought again!
What's the calorie count per serving?
This is the alfredo sauce recipe I use. Its perfect. Yummy and so simple!
I just tried this tonight & it was delicious and easy!!! Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!!!
God bless!!! The recipe is very easy for me, thanks.
I have been using a similar recipe for several years and it is the best! Very forgiving if you don't have the exact ingredients or the exact amounts. I made enough for my son's graduation party recently (we had a pasta bar) and it reheated very well.
Made this last night for shrimp and whole wheat pasta. SO good and so easy! I will never buy any alfredo in a jar again! Also, when I reheated it for lunch today, it reheated very well, not near as "saucy" as last night, but still covered the pasta and shrimp and tasted fabulous!
This is hands down the best alfredo sauce I have ever eaten and it's so easy to make. It's absolutely delicious and beats Olive Garden by a long shot, which used to be my favorite until I tried yours!
Could I use water instead of milk? That's the only thing I don't have on hand, and can't go to the store.
is it any different adding almond milk instead of normal milk?
just made this and it is sooo good!! i made a few changes…used colby jack cheese and added bacon and minced garlic…delish!!! so easy to make. This is the only alfredo we are eating from now on. Thank you for sharing!!
Absolutely fabulous!!! I used the shredded parm as it is what I had to hand and it worked, as well This is my go-to alfredo recipe…IF you are looking for an easy, quick deepish recipe-look no further! Thanks so much for the recipe!!!!!
would love to make this but I was wondering if it refrigeratable. If so, will it taste the same?
If I wanted to add chicken how would I do it?
Dice up chicken breast in bite size pieces and add to the butter after it has melted. Let it cook through and then add your other ingredients as stated in recipe.
What kind of Parmesan cheese do I used? Can I use it from a bag? Or does it have to be freshly grated? Also, Is this recipe hard or easy? We are planing on using it for a cooking club.
I was looking for a quick,easy alfredo sauce one night while making dinner, Spotted your recipe, made it,family loved it. We won't be buying the jar stuff anymore! thanks again for posting a great recipe.
Simple and so Good ! I love veggies so added sauteed red pepper strips , and some onion and mushroom .
I love this sauce. I found this recipe via Pinterest and immediately tried it out. So simple and tastes great. Thanks for sharing it.
I have made this sauce a few times, but with Linguine noodles, but tonight I didn't have anything but lasagna noodles. Anyway, I decided to make a lasagna with alfredo sauce, chicken, and frozen veggies. It was delicious. This sauce is great on anything. I love it.
I just made this! It is delicious!
I love this sauce make it everytime! Thank you so much for the recipe! I love your measuring cup to!
Hey I just made this, and it turned out a little pasty… Any suggestions to fix this??
Wanted to find something my VERY picky family would eat, and this is a winner!!! Easy ingredients, time saver, and wonderful 😁 Thank you for dinner!
love this recipe. This is a big hit with my family everytime I make it.
Thank you for your recipe, this sauce was delicious, mother and I enjoyed eating over chicken fettuccine, definitely it's a keeper!!!!
I made this tonight and it came out so good! Thank you!
This is such and easy and fantastic alfredo sauce! I even added italian seasonings into the sauce. Thanks for sharing this recipe!
I love the use the bread you have! I've used hamburger buns to make garlic bread and it's just as good- softer too! I'm making the Alfredo sauce tonight.
This was excellent! Homemade is seriously the best way to go. Thank you so much for sharing your recipe!
Thanks this is an easy recipe for things that I have on hand normally.
Wonderful sauce and much less guilty than using heavy cream. The hotdog buns?? They and hamburger buns are my "go to " for ……French toast! We like it better than any other leftover bread.
Just wanted to leave a Big Thank You for this quick and easy recipe that allows me to use things I mostly always have around the kitchen. The hubs hates store bought Alfredo but loves this stuff. Thanks for making me look good. My carbonara has never tasted so good.
think the powdered Parmesan would taste good in it but it did. Thanks for a great recipe.
Thank you ! Easy and yummy.
Hi! I know you published this a few years ago but I just found the recipe! I tried this tonight and it has been my favorite alfredo! It was so easy and reminded me of Olive Garden alfredo. Loved it! I didn't have cream on hand so I searched for recipes that didn't have it. Can't wait to make it again! Thanks!
I made this tonight and it was absolutely delicious. Thank you for sharing this. I will definitely make it again.
I haven't tried it. If you do let me know if it works. I have tried it with almond milk and it was great!
Thanks so much! Had everything on hand and I'm the only one who likes alfredo so perfect for me in a home film of red sauce lovers!
This is so simple to make, and is delicious! I subbed half n half for the milk. I doubled the recipe. Added to my rotation!
Had random chicken ravioli in the freezer and needed a quick sauce. Everything I found called for heavy cream, which I never have, but I did have cream cheese so I tried this and it was super yummy! I will definitely make it again! Thank you!
Also, I used nonfat milk (cause that's what we had) and it still got nice and thick and was delish!
There is nothing wrong with using what you have on hand. With 6 kiddos (which includes 2 teenage boys) we have to do this regularly! It's not always the easiest to do, but we sure get by just fine. God Bless!


A YOUNG man has been served with a book of evidence in connection with an incident during which thousands of euros' worth of damage was caused to cars at an underground car park in Limerick.
Dylan Corbett, of Crecora Avenue, Ballinacurra Weston, is facing multiple counts, including burglary, theft and criminal damage, relating to the incident at Larchfield, Allendale on November 21, 2015.
The 19-year-old has also been granted bail, subject to conditions and an independent surety being lodged with Limerick District Court.
It is alleged that Dylan Corbett was one of three men who broke into 28 vehicles at an underground car park and stole items from them, while a fire extinguisher was discharged, causing considerable damage.
It is further alleged two apartments in the area were broken into on the same date, with items taken, including two sets of car keys.
A car was allegedly stolen from one apartment and later found burned out in the Ballinacurra area, while the value of damage done to the cars and the property taken runs into thousands of euro.
Sgt Donal Cronin said the Book of Evidence has been served on the accused, with the DPP consenting he be sent forward for trial.
Solicitor Michael O'Donnell had made a bail application, which gardai objected to. Detective Garda Conor McNamara outlined his concerns the 19-year-old will commit similar and more serious offences and won't abide by any conditions set down.
She remanded him in custody, with consent to bail, to the next sittings of Limerick Circuit Court.


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Start payment of hazard allowance, NLC tells FG
The President of the Nigeria Labour Congress, Ayuba Wabba, has urged the Federal Government to immediately begin the payment of hazard allowance to health workers in the country.
Wabba made the call at the 2022 annual FCT Nurses Week/Scientific Workshop of the National Association of Nigeria Nurses and Midwives on Thursday in Abuja.
The theme of the workshop is: "Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health."
Wabba said the allowance has been reviewed but payment is yet to begin.
"Many health workers have fallen victim to diseases in taking care of patients. I salute the nurses and Midwives, your reward is not only in heaven but here on earth. I urge you to learn so you can discharge quality healthcare service to Nigerians."
"The payment of hazard allowance will boost the morale of our health workers in the country
"The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the invaluable role of nurses," he said and paid tribute to those who died in their bid to curtail the COVID -19 pandemic by preserving lives.
"Nurses and Midwives as the smile of life. They occupy special places in the heart of all Nigerians.
"They also occupy a very special place in the health system of every country. There will be no future in the health sector without nurses.
"You are the soul of the health system, it takes a motherly heart and compassion to be a nurse. This is the kind of heart that must define our health sector," he said.
He commended the Minister of the FCT, Malam Mohammed Bello for prompt payment of healthcare workers.
Wabba called for improved wages for nurses, saying: "a hungry worker cannot provide quality health services".
Speaking, Bello, commended the roles nurses play in the healthcare system.
"Nurses should be seen as the epitome of kindness. There is a need to support and protect them in other to strengthen the health system,' 'Bello said.
He commended the role played by the FCT nurses in the COVID-19 pandemic, saying "for this, we remain eternally grateful."
He said that nurses and other health workers have continued to be at the front line in fighting malaria, chicken pox, and other health issues, adding that FCT would continue to support the welfare of our healthcare providers.
Also speaking, Rep. Yusuf Sununu, the Chairman of the House Committee on Health Services, called for a stronger relationship in the health sector between doctors and nurses, describing it as very important in achieving global health.
He expressed shock that over 1,700 nurses had left the country for what he described as greener pastures while commending those who decided to stay back and support the country's health system.
He urged nurses to respect patients and also called on patients to reciprocate the gesture, adding that some patients frown at the behavour they experience in the hospital, "and they said they will rather die at home than the hospital."
"If we can change our attitude towards patients, it will augur well because words heal faster than medicine.
Mr. Nnachi Michael, the National President of NANNM said that the nurses were working in a very difficult environment and that is why they keep talking about brain drain.
He said if nothing was done to arrest the trend, the health sector might collapse while urging the federal government to dedicate 15 per cent of the annual national budget to the health sector.
He called for compensation and remuneration for nurses in terms of welfare.
The lawmaker called for an improved salary package for workers by giving 70 per cent of the consolidated salary to reduce the brain drain.
He said nurses are compassionate and humble, but the workload tends to affect them because they are also human beings, adding that other incentives necessary would reduce brain drain.
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Established in 1977 (originally as Program for Appropriate Technology in Health), PATH is a non-governmental organization that works to accelerate health equity around the world by bringing together public institutions, businesses, social enterprises, and investors to solve the world's most pressing health challenges. With 1,600 employees working in more than 70 countries, PATH develops and scales health solutions like vaccines, drugs, devices, and diagnostics, to strengthen and improve health systems worldwide. This past July, PATH introduced a new website designed by Portland, OR-based Instrument (that also worked on the brand strategy) and new identity designed by San Francisco, CA-based Manual.
Sample materials of OLD identity.
Regular and small size logo variations.
It's hard to knock on the logo of an organization that does so much good in the world but the old logo wasn't particularly attractive. The icon was sort of interesting and maybe with a better balance of how the dots sat within the asterisk it could have been better but the wordmark had no redeeming qualities, especially not in its horizontal scaling. The new logo is unexpected not just for an NGO but for any kind of company. The wordmark itself, of course, is not the unexpected part — this is a nice, simple, straightforward wordmark. It's the icon underline that is intriguing, different, and unique. The first inclination is trying to decode it, as if it stands for something… there is a nut (of the bolt kind, not the squirrel kind), perhaps two slashes from a URL, a person for sure, but then the rest are abstract so it becomes almost like some kind of chemistry or physics sequence, but in the end it simply comes across as many things working together to build something bigger. Visually, it's great, and, as the seed of the identity system, it's very smart.
The applications are really good, straddling various moods by coming across as a balance of feeling corporate, medical, nonprofit-ish, and even a little techie. I realize that doesn't make a lot of sense but I see the report covers and they could easily be for a Fortune 500 company, a Sillicon Valley powerhouse, or an innovative pharma company — but all of them not evil. I love the integration of the icons in different ways: with or without photography inside, large or larger, and scrolling across the layouts vertically or horizontally. It's a strong, flexible system.
Online presence. Designed and developed by Instrument.
I usually don't say anything about websites but the PATH website is quite nice.
Overall, this is a great redesign that gives PATH a confident identity and one that establishes it as a leading, global NGO.
Thanks to Ken Zinser for the tip.


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Are we less caring? Toronto last in organ donors list
By Megan OgilvieHealth Reporter
Patrick CainStaff Reporter
Sun., April 25, 2010timer4 min. read
On the outskirts of Sudbury, on each of the two roads that lead into town, you will see a large red billboard emblazoned with a simple message: "Be an organ donor. Tell your family."
These unique billboards have remained in the same spot for 10 years. A constant reminder to all who go to Sudbury that organ donation can save lives.
"It's only seven words," says Betty O'Reilly, whose family erected the signs after the death of her son, Michael, in 1999. "That's so you can read it very quickly while you're driving."
Betty and her husband Mel watched helplessly as Michael, who had cystic fibrosis, died at the age of 37 while waiting for a double lung transplant. They were shocked that no lungs became available during the 13-month wait.
The O'Reillys have spent the last decade raising awareness for organ donation, heading up their cause from the Irish Heritage Club of Sudbury. They have issued stickers and reusable grocery bags printed with their message, and each year they organize a walk to inspire community members to become organ donors.
Their efforts seem to be working.
According to an analysis by the Star, Sudbury has the second highest rate of organ donor registration in the province. About 34 per cent of residents have registered their consent for organ and tissue donation with Ontario's Trillium Gift of Life Network.
Betty does not think their persistence and simple message would have broken through in Toronto.
"It's easier to spread the word in a smaller city," she says. "We really feel that our efforts have shown an increase in donation."
That it is easier to effect change in smaller communities, where people are more likely to connect with a friend of a friend of a friend, is likely just one of the reasons there is wide variation in organ donor registration rates in Ontario.
Data obtained by the Star, released by Ontario's Ministry of Health under access-to-information laws, shows a stark difference in rates of organ donor registration.
Swaths of northeastern Ontario from Muskoka through to Sudbury and North Bay and the northern shore of Lake Superior have registration rates over 30 per cent. A neighbourhood in the north part of North Bay has the highest rate in Ontario at 43 per cent.
In Hamilton, 25 per cent of residents have signed the donor registry, while 20 per cent of residents in London and 15 per cent of residents in Ottawa have registered. The provincial average is 17 per cent.
Toronto sits at the bottom of the list. Only four per cent of residents who live in neighbourhoods in the northwest of the city register to be organ donors and rates in many other enclaves hover around eight per cent.
It's not surprising there is variation across Ontario's sprawling 1 million square kilometres. But why does Toronto have the lowest rates? Are those approximately 800,000 Ontarians who live north of Sudbury more generous than the 12 million who live in the south?
There are no definitive answers without study. Experts say the variation is likely due to a confluence of factors, including the small town effect, an overly cumbersome registration process for Ontarians who still have the red-and-white health card, and even the average age of a city's residents.
North Bay, which has the highest organ donor registration rate in the province, is made up of residents in older age brackets, which may impact the community's high rate, says Tiziana Silveri, vice-president of surgery at North Bay General Hospital.
Cultural differences may also play a role. Organ donation generally resonates strongly with people of Western origin and descent, says Kerry Bowman, a bioethicist at the University of Toronto's Joint Centre for Bioethics. In a diverse city like Toronto there will be dozens of different interpretations of death, which means not everyone will agree to donating their organs.
"For a lot of people, brain death is not an accepted form or definition of death," Bowman says, noting he himself is a proponent of organ donation. "And it's not just about education. There are deeper cultural reasons that need to be respected."
Versha Prakash, vice-president of operations at the Trillium Gift of Life Network, says it's important for the organization to understand why 90 per cent of Ontarians say they support organ donation, yet only 17 per cent have registered their intent to donate. The regional variation seen in Ontario, where rural communities are more likely to have higher registration rates, mirror patterns in other jurisdictions, including many American states, she says.
Trillium is working to make more people aware of the registration process. Prakash says the organization is preparing information packages to include in the 1.4 million health card renewal applications that are sent out annually. And, she adds, Trillium is working with the province to implement online registration.
Awareness efforts focused in the GTA include working with faith leaders to dispel common misconceptions about organ donation, Prakash says. In 2009, Trillium, in partnership with Catholic, Jewish and Muslim faith leaders, produced education brochures to show how organ donation is consistent with those faith beliefs.
This year, Trillium will reach out to leaders in Toronto's different ethnic communities, including secular leaders in the Chinese and South Asian communities, to discuss the importance of organ donation.
"We hope to engage secular leaders. . . to help spread that message," Prakash says. "We need to attack this on multiple fronts."
Currently, more than 1,600 people are on waiting lists for transplants in Ontario. That number is expected to grow, especially as more people require a kidney transplant due to rising rates of diabetes.
One donor can save up to eight lives.
Kidneys, heart, eyes, bone, liver, lungs, skin and pancreas can be donated.
You can register your consent by visiting a ServiceOntario health card office or by downloading and filling out a consent form at www.giftoflife.on.ca and mailing it to the address on the form.
SOURCE: Trillium Gift of Life Network


Why Ditch the Chemicals for Organic Hair Care Products?
Think about all the products you put on your hair. There are quite a few you use on an almost daily basis, are there not?
Shampoo, conditioner, mousse, serum, hair spray, and more—all of these work together generally to help you create the kind of look you want.
However, have you ever considered the kind of damage they may be inflicting to your hair? A lot of these products are chock full of chemicals that may seem to be doing some good on the surface, but are in fact serving to damage the quality of your hair on a long-term basis.
You might wonder why you should give up these products that you've been using for a long while now—ones that are essential go-to hair care items.
Take shampoos and conditioners for example. The ones you purchase tend to have parabens and sulfates in them, which tend to strip your scalp of the natural sebaceous oils it creates. This means that your scalp ends up producing more oil as a result, the end result of which is limp, dull hair. Think of how much better looking your hair could be with the right, chemical-free product?
Things like fragrance in your hair products also tend to be a mix of toxic chemicals. These not only damage your hair, but also result in your scalp and skin getting irritated or developing an allergy.
It pays to perhaps invest in an all-natural fragrance-free conditioner or shampoo, something that won't be chock full of chemicals harmful for your hair.
When you want to take chemicals out of the equation, your best bet is to go organic with your hair care products. While this will limit your options somewhat, the merits will be boundless!
Natural ingredients, given that the right ones are being used, do wonders for hair health! Everything from moisturizing the strands to stimulating hair growth can be done with the use of organic components.
Natural items good for your hair include the likes of jojoba oil, avocado oil, coconut oil, castor oil, silk and pea peptides, and many more!
The next time you're looking to purchase an unscented hair conditioner or a shampoo that's devoid of damaging sulfates and parabens, perhaps look into hair products that offer all the wondrous benefits that these organic ingredients have to offer.
Soon enough, you'll have flowing, lustrous hair!
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Maybe Mrs Sullivan could try printing off posters showing a photo of the wee one, and putting them up all around the area, including in the vets. This can be very effective.
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Can stop worrying about this little one now then!


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Seiganto-ji pagoda overlooks Nachi Falls, Japan's tallest waterfall.
Sunlight shines through cedar and cypress trees along a stretch of unpaved trail as one of several Shinto "sub-shrines" stands watch.
Although largely unknown to foreign hikers, the 1,000-year-old Kumano Kodo trail is especially revered by locals, some of which hike in traditional Japanese attire.
The trail originally began as a religious purifying pilgrimage. Today the criss-crossing network of four hiking routes is known for its peaceful and still-spiritual surroundings.
Two native hikers in traditional Heian attire descend the picturesque Daimon-zaka section of the trail, featuring sloping cobblestone steps en route to one of three Grand Shrines.
Kumano Nachi Taisha is arguably the most scenic Grand Shrine, surrounded by Japan's largest waterfall and three-story pagoda.
Kumano Hongu Taisha is probably the busiest Grand Shrine, as it's easily accessed by motor coach.
Several flights of cobblestone stairs and flags lead the way up to Kumano Hongu Taisha, one of three Grand Shrines along the Kumano Kodo trail.
Kumano Hayatama Taisha is the grandest shrine of all, featuring green accents, plenty of shade, and several portals from which believers call upon the gods and ask for blessings.
To reach the three grand shrines on foot, hikers must pass through several sub-shrines and ancient gates along the way, sometimes dotted by 800-year-old cedar trees.
To guard these shrines, sentinels can often be found along the Kumano Kodo.
In addition to cedar and cypress, ferns dominate the landscape, making the path easy to follow and painting forest floor as green as the ceiling.
Many sections of the Kumano Kodo are unpaved, although still surrounded by cedar and cypress.
The Kumano Kodo is as well-marked as it is pristine and forested. At every fork, hikers encounter not one but two signs, the second of which to quickly alert them to when they've lost their way.
If multiple signs aren't enough to keep you on course, local officials have also placed colored stakes along the path.
Although rare, scenic overlooks along the Kumano Kodo offer a glimpse of the surrounding Kii Peninsula of Honshu island, the largest in Japan.
After a long but peaceful first day along the Nakahechi route of the Kumano Kodo, hikers break near Tanabe to take in the volcanic mountains and small rice paddies below.
Hikers break on makeshift log beds to better appreciate the seemingly endless and constant cover of cedar and cypress on the Kumano Kodo.
Although not technically difficult, the Kumano Kodo features steep climbs and descents, almost always without the help of switchbacks, which can make the trek physically demanding.
Although charming, Westerners might struggle to get a good night's sleep on the thin bedding and straw-matted floors of traditional Japanese inns that dot the Kumano Kodo.
The good news is there is no shortage of hot springs along the Kumano Kodo to help you rejuvenate, including this one at Yunomine Onsen.
And you'll probably feel like a shogun or geisha while wearing the traditional Japanese getas (or clogs) and yukatas (casual kimonos) that are provided at every inn.
In nearby Asuka, the birthplace and first capital of Japan, visitors will encounter strange and mysterious stone murals.
In nearby Kyoto, the longest-running and arguably most influential capital of Japan, visitors can literally get lost in 2.5 miles of 10,000 red torii gates at Fushimi Inari Taisha, a national treasure.
On the outskirts of Kyoto, Arashiyama Bamboo Groves are another national treasure. To avoid thick crowds, the mystic and thatched groves are best visited at sunrise or sunset.
The zen gardens of Tofukuji Temple are another impressive site and a relaxing way to wind down after several days of hiking along the Kumano Kodo.
On your journey, you're sure to encounter an unthinkable number of pink items, including this pink bus spotted just outside Nachi Falls along the Kumano Kodo.
While hiking through villages along the Kumano Kodo, you're also sure to encounter well-manicured Japanese gardens.
All told, Kumano Kodo is arguably Japan's best-kept secret — if not the world's greatest unknown trek.


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The Agency and Post-Colonial Consciousness in Singlish
It is a fact that it is the poor and underprivileged natives who majorly contributed to the development of Singlish. This aids two related objectives: first, the relevance of Singlish to the postcolonial agency, and second, Singlish as a medium for the subaltern voice. Linguist Mark Abley, who has done sizeable research on variants of English, notes the following about Singlish: "I'd have to say that my favourite examples are the amazing phrases and expressions you find in Singlish–'Last time policeman also wear shorts,' 'very what one,' 'catch no ball,' etc." One Abley didn'tinclude in his book: "The Singlish way of saying 'complain loudly in the morning'–'seven morning eight morning cry father cry mother.'" (Herther, 2009)
There are several reasons why Singlish is a valid conduit for understanding postcolonial agency and consciousness. Once we accord authenticity to Singlish as a proper language in its own right, the process becomes simpler. But one need not look beyond standard definitions of English language in its entirety to place Singlish in relation to the former. For example, David Chrystal, one of the foremost linguists of the twentieth century, comments on the history of English language is one that ""promotes a sense of identity and continuity, and enables us to find coherence in many of the fluctuations and conflicts of present-day English language use"." (Hitchings, 2006) This is in contrast to dominant, mainstream accounts that carry a jingoistic tone, evidencing it as proof of Anglo-American excellence. It needs to be remembered that, far from being monolithic, the English language is a forest of varieties. These include
"Irish English, which has existed since 1169, when a polyglot band of adventurers from Pembrokeshire landed near Wexford, as well as Maori English, the West African English spoken in Ghana and Sierra Leone, and recent fusions such as Singlish (spoken in Singapore). Where a history of English might once have focused on its "standard" form, an authoritative telling must now take account of dialects and variants. Furthermore, where it was once acceptable to talk about "the triumph of English", it is now customary to identify the extraordinary spread of the language as a mark of the ruthless imperialism of Britain and America…So the very idea of a history of English is problematic, and its politics are thorny." (Hitchings, 2006)
In order to fully comprehend Singlish's role as promoter of agency and postcolonial consciousness, we need to look at political factors bearing upon it. As a cursory glance at local Singaporean media's attention on Singlish reveals, the status accorded to Singlish currently is politically motivated than being linguistically accurate. Such discrimination is evident in similar language currents across the globe. For example, while Mandarin Chinese is officially accorded the status of a proper language, Hokkien and Cantonese are always treated as dialects. The irony is that even experts acknowledge how different the supposed dialects are from the mother language. For instance, a speech in the dialect would be incomprehensible to a speaker of the mother language. Hence, in linguistic terms all three are languages in their own right, but official classification doesn't reflect this reality. A similar phenomenon is witnessed in the case of Singlish as well. The Singapore government has even promoted Mandarin Chinese to proper language status, while continuing to recognize Singlish as such. This discrimination has attracted much controversy in Singapore in recent times.
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AMTRAK TO PURCHASE $7.3 BILLION NEW TRAINS FROM SIEMENS
WASHINGTON — Amtrak announced a $7.3 billion purchase of new trains on Wednesday, claiming that it will "transform the future of rail travel" in the United States.
Siemens Mobility Inc. in California, a subsidiary of German conglomerate Siemens AG, will build a new fleet of 83 trains, some of which will be hybrid-battery powered.
"These new trains will reshape the future of rail travel by replacing our aging 40-to-50-year old fleet with state-of-the-art, American-made equipment. This investment is essential to preserving and growing our Northeast Regional and state-supported services and will allow our customers to travel comfortably and safely, while deeply reducing criteria pollutants." Amtrak CEO Bill Flynn said in a statement.
The taxpayer-funded railroad company claims that its new models will have more comfortable seating, as well as onboard Wi-Fi, individual power outlets and USB ports, and touchless restroom controls.
Amtrak, formally the National Railroad Passenger Corporation, stated in a press release that its investment will allow it to add an additional 130 trains to its fleet in the future, in addition to the purchase of equipment and a long-term parts supply and service agreement, facility modifications and upgrades, and other program expenses.
Amtrak's order is the largest contract Siemens Mobility has ever had in North America, according to the company's own press release.
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Insurance Stocks Moving In Tuesday's Intraday Session
According to Benzinga Pro following are the gainers and losers in Insurance industry for today's Intraday session. Gainers…
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According to Benzinga Pro following are the gainers and losers in Insurance industry for today's Intraday session.
Marpai (NASDAQ:MRAI) stock moved upwards by 6.02% to $0.93 during Tuesday's regular session. Trading volume for Marpai's stock is 3.5K as of 12:40 EST. This is 17.8% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $19.5 million.
Reliance Global Group (NASDAQ:RELI) shares increased by 5.42% to $0.7. Trading volume for Reliance Global Group's stock is 122.2K as of 12:40 EST. This is 84.1% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $12.6 million.
FG Finl Gr (NASDAQ:FGF) shares rose 5.06% to $2.99. The current volume of 6.0K shares is 125.3% of FG Finl Gr's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 12:40 EST). The market value of their outstanding shares is at $27.2 million.
Oxbridge Re Holdings (NASDAQ:OXBR) shares rose 4.85% to $2.16. Oxbridge Re Holdings's stock is trading at a volume of 922 shares as of 12:40 EST. This is 6.6% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $12.4 million.
SelectQuote (NYSE:SLQT) shares increased by 4.78% to $0.73. As of 12:40 EST, this security is trading at a volume of 278.3K shares, making up 28.2% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $120.7 million.
Donegal Gr (NASDAQ:DGICB) shares increased by 3.69% to $16.11. As of 12:40 EST, Donegal Gr's stock is trading at a volume of 948, which is 45.3% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $523.1 million.
Midwest Holding (NASDAQ:MDWT) shares decreased by 5.0% to $14.25 during Tuesday's regular session. Trading volume for this security as of 12:40 EST is 5.2K, which is 128.2% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $56.1 million.
Bright Health Gr (NYSE:BHG) shares declined by 4.46% to $0.9. Trading volume for this security as of 12:40 EST is 367.5K, which is 22.1% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The market value of their outstanding shares is at $579.1 million.
Brown & Brown (NYSE:BRO) shares decreased by 4.1% to $59.42. Trading volume for this security as of 12:40 EST is 1.3 million, which is 105.4% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days. The company's market cap stands at $16.8 billion. As per the news, the Q4 earnings report came out yesterday.
Crawford (NYSE:CRD) shares decreased by 3.56% to $6.24. Trading volume for this security as of 12:40 EST is 328, which is 1.2% of its average full-day volume over the last 100 days.
Hippo Holdings (NYSE:HIPO) stock decreased by 2.79% to $16.4. The current volume of 28.7K shares is 25.1% of Hippo Holdings's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 12:40 EST). The company's market cap stands at $384.9 million.
Waterdrop (NYSE:WDH) shares decreased by 2.78% to $2.98. The current volume of 543.1K shares is 102.6% of Waterdrop's average full-day volume over the last 100 days (last updated at 12:40 EST). The market value of their outstanding shares is at $1.1 billion.
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Missfresh Shares Move Higher On Volume; Co Thursday Announced Expansion Of Supply Chain By Direct Sourcing From 550 Farms, Factories, Processing Facilities
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Missfresh Limited ("Missfresh" or the "Company") (NASDAQ:MF), an innovator and leader in China's neighborhood retail industry, has enhanced its supply chain to directly source
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