PARsource.com :: Welcome! Visible Embryo Home Page The Visible Embryo is a visual guide through fetal development from fertilization through pregnancy to birth. As the most profound physiologic changes occur in the "first trimester" of pregnancy, these Carnegie stages are given prominence on the birth spiral. The shape and location of embryonic internal structures and how they relate and are connected to each other is essential to understanding human development. Medical professionals create a mental picture of this process in order to determine how well the fetus is progressing. It is also the basis of knowing how and when errors in development occur and if a possibility exists for a corrective intervention. It is equally important for expectant parents to understand the relationship of these internal structures and how their infant develops through pregnancy.
Decoding the Secret Language of Food Expiration Dates Americans tend to harbor dark suspicions about that forgotten can of beans in the back of the pantry, far past its sell-by date. If you’re like most consumers, you probably just toss expired items on the better-safe-than-sorry principle (unless, perhaps, it’s a Twinkie). But there’s a good chance many aged food remains totally safe to eat, according to a new report (PDF) that blames the flawed food-dating system for tons of perfectly edible food getting wasted each year. While many consumers consider the dates printed on foods a hard deadline, they actually indicate maximum quality or freshness, not safety, explains David Fikes, vice president in charge of consumer affairs at the Food Marketing Institute (FMI), a food trade group. While some of those products are donated to food banks, many end up in the landfill. One of the problems, NRDC scientist Dana Gunders says, is that none of the myriad ways foods are labeled actually tell consumers when they should throw out a product.
Growbox » Hydroponics Grow Shop - Indoor gardening hydroponic systems and plant growing equipment A GROW BOX is an enclosed structure, so called grow room, which is used to cultivate in a domestic enviroment in a secure and descreat way. The grow room consists of an alluminium structure, light weight but solid, which can be assembled without the need of specific tools.The grow box tent covering is completely waterproof and isolated from air and light infiltration. The inside of the material is reflective to garuantee optimal and maximum light distribution.When cultivating indoor, it isnt always clear the selction of products you need to use in your Box. GROW ROOM - CHARACTERISTICS:It comes technicaly predisposed with all the supports for the following products: the reflectorthe extractor fanthe carbon filterventilatorsand other integrations and accessories. These characteristics allow the setup of the grow box to be commplete. View the immage below, which explains where the various components are to be inserted in an ideal grow room : go to Grow Room Setup.
6 Fun Science Experiments for Kids My kids love to work on science experiments so I’m always on the look out for simple kids science projects that we can do at home, using items we have around the house. These science experiments I found look like fun. Remember to provide supervision as needed and keep your kids away from harmful chemicals! Crystal Geodes Here’s one from Martha Stewart that is actually a great way to decorate eggs for Easter too. It does require some skill because you have to use empty egg shells, but the end result is just gorgeous, isn’t it? Learning about Absorption My twins came home from school once with a white carnation that had turned blue as a result of absorbing blue water. Mad Scientist Potion Not only is this great fun for kids, but it’s edible and a great addition to your Halloween recipes collection. Cell biology Here’s a fun one that the kids will enjoy eating too! Tye-Die Milk Baking Soda Explosion Baking soda experiments are usually hit around here.
Cauliflower Soup I’m going to let you in on a little secret. Come closer now…come closer. Lean in. Are you ready? I’m going to whisper. Okay, so I just made a big deal out of nothing. Keep in mind that while this soup may appear to have a lot of steps, there’s nothing difficult about it. Here’s what you’ll need: The Cast of Characters: Cauliflower, Carrot, Onion, Celery, Chicken Broth or Stock, Milk, Half & Half, Butter, Flour, Salt, Pepper, Sour Cream, and Parsley (fresh or dried). Wash 1 to 2 heads of cauliflower, depending on how chunky you’d like the soup to be. Just whack the head in half and get rid of the hard inner core and green parts. Then just roughly chop the cauliflower. You could be meticulous and cut the cauliflower into neat little florets…but why? Next, finely dice one carrot. I do the same to the celery: just cut it into strips, then dice. Same goes with the onion: first cut lines/strips… Then dice away! Then say the following word: Mirepoix, pronounced “mi-reh-pwah.” And cover the pot. Yum.
No dig gardens - how to do no dig gardening by gardening the no dig way! Calm Kids by Lorraine Murray | Teaching Children Meditation Calm Kids – Help Children Relax with Mindful Activities This book is perfect for any adult who wishes to teach their children mindfulness an meditation methods that will help them to: de-stressrelaximprove self esteemhelp focus and concentrationaid a good night’s sleep The book is based on a course taught by Lorraine Murray, the author, which helps complete beginners or those who meditate regularly how to teach their children the lifelong skills of meditation and mindfulness. “It’s taken 2 years to write and produce this book. The book was just released in January 2012 and here is the feedback so far… “I started reading it last night and can’t put it down. How to Buy the Book The book was just released in January 2012 so it is currently available from Floris Book (our publishers), Amazon, Waterstones or WHSmith. Kindle Version>>> Or you can pick up a signed copy here… “I’m really enjoying your book – you can tell it was written from the heart.
27 Medicinal Plants Worth Your Garden Space Please be sure to Join our email list and receive all our latest and best tutorials daily – free! We’ve discovered a fantastic article listing 27 of the top medicinal plants – together with details of their potential uses. These plants can be really handy to have around if you know their value. One thing I would suggest is to print out the full article (you might need to do a little copy-pasting and tidying up) and then keep the printout together with your first aid kit. If you need one of the remedies, the last thing that you want is to be surfing the web trying to remember the name of that web site that you discovered last year! We’ve summarized the list here with links to our own full length articles on the herbs. To this list I would certainly add Lavender, Rosemary, Garlic and Oregano! Note – articles on herbs-info.com are not medical advice and are not meant to be a substitute for a consultation with a medical professional, nor a recommendation to self-medicate. Is it... a) Abs P.S.
How to Build a Pergola - DIY Building a Pergola Here's a structure that won't provide shelter from wind or rain, and is only marginally better when it comes to the midday sun. So, why build it? Because in the absence of walls and a roof, it defines an outdoor space without constraining it. It's a unique architectural blend that places you both inside and out at the same time. The structure is called a pergola, and it's just the thing to bring backyard landscaping to life. Our pergola fits on an 8-ft. square, but it's easy to modify it to suit your site. Model designed in Alibre Design Xpress. Download a larger animated PDF of this project with a printable step-by-step guide (Requires Adobe Reader). Installing the Posts The posts are composed of pressure-treated 4 x 4 cores that are sheathed with 1 x cedar. Lay out the post positions and mark the screw locations [1]. We used 1/4-in. Hold each post plumb and drive nails through the anchors into the wood [3]. Then secure each end with four 3-in. Then, make the curved end cuts [7].