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Do You Have Stainless Steel Appliances?
Back in the '70s, avocado was the color of choice for kitchen appliances. Thankfully, we've moved on to a more neutral shade. In her new home that she shares with her boyfriend, Su Casa member Lovely_1 has stainless steel appliances.
Name This Product
GiggleSugar directed me to this very cool, very orange gadget. This is a hard one, so I'll give you a hint: Plug one in in the upcoming chilly season and you'll be much, much cozier.
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What Electronics Can Be Recycled?
You can't escape the grocery, electronics or movie rental store without seeing a small cell recycling drop box, but how can you dispose of larger, more ecologically dangerous gadgets? Electronics companies have — or been forced to! — put considerable resources into making their products recyclable.
How-To: Go Green in the Kitchen Without Spending Money
So, you've learned how to go green in the bathroom without spending any money. But you shouldn't stop there! There's still more eco-friendly business to be done around the house.
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Link Time!
- The window wonder of living in a Flemish chapel. — AT:NY
- These sconces made from silver plates are unexpectedly gorgeous. — PointClickHome
- Get a sneak peek of Orla Kiely at Target.
Healthy To-Do: Install Carbon Monoxide Detectors
At the beginning of the year, it's a great idea to check all the smoke detectors in your home, and replace batteries as necessary. That's not the only detector you need though. Aside from a fire, carbon monoxide (CO) is something else to think about.
Preschooler development
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- Gross motor development in the 3- to 6-year-old should include:
- Becoming more skilled at running, jumping, early throwing and kicking
- The ability to catch a bounced ball
- The ability (at 3 years) to pedal a tricycle but perhaps not steer well becoming able to steer well around age 4
- The ability (at around 4) to hop on 1 foot, followed with balancing on 1 foot for up to 5 seconds
- The ability to perform a heel-to-toe walk
- Fine motor development milestones should include:
- The ability to draw a circle upon request at about 3 years
- Drawing a person with 3 parts
- Beginning use of children's blunt-nose scissors
- Self-dressing (with supervision)
- The ability to draw a square by age 4
- The use of scissors progressing to cutting a straight line
- The ability to put clothes on properly
- Managing spoon and fork neatly while eating
- Spreading with a knife by about age 5
- The ability to draw a triangle
- The 3-year-old uses pronouns and prepositions appropriately
- The 4-year-old begins to understand size relationships
- The child enjoys rhymes and word play
- The 5-year-old shows early understanding of time concepts
- The child is able to follow 3 simple commands
Melatonin
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Brain tumors - primary
In This Report- Highlights
- Introduction
- Symptoms
- Risk Factors
- Causes
- Prognosis
- Diagnosis
- Common Brain Tumors
- Treatment
- Surgery
- Radiotherapy
- Chemotherapy
- Other Treatments
- Treatment of Complications...
- Resources
- References
- Radiation therapy in children with cancer increases the risk of new brain and spinal cord tumors, suggests a study in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute. The risk appears to increase along with the radiation dosage. Children who receive radiotherapy before age 5 are especially at risk for second primary tumors.
- Survivors of childhood brain tumors who received cranial radiotherapy as part of their treatment are at risk for later having a stroke, indicates a study in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
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