Along the East coast of Mauritius lies a very important, yet underrated ecosystem – mangroves! Mangroves are trees and shrubs which grow in tidal tropical areas benefiting from a freshwater runoff. They are specially adapted to this environment with an extensive root system to maximize gaseous exchange. In Mauritius you can find just two of the 70+ species,… Read More »
Boo, darling, love, honey, sweetheart – when there are so many beautiful terms of affection to use, why call your husband by his actual name? Selecting adorable nicknames for your husband is a way of showing him that he is special to you. His given name can be used by his colleagues, acquaintances, and people he just met.… Read More »
Affidavit refers to a written promise, and its Latin roots connect it to another kind of promise in English. It comes from a past tense form of the Latin verb affidare, meaning “to pledge”; in Latin, affidavit translates to “he or she has made a pledge.” Affidare is also the root of affiance, an archaic English noun meaning “trust, faith, confidence,” “marriage contract or… Read More »
In Google Maps, you can ask and answer questions about the places and business you find. Business owners and others can respond to these Q&As directly. You can ask or answer questions from search on any device, and from Google Maps.Computer Android iPhone & iPad Ask a question On your computer, open Google. Search for a place. Under the information card… Read More »
Who hasn’t been on the receiving end of a bad apology? “Sorry, geez. I didn’t know it was going to be such a big deal.” “I’m sorry, but you really shouldn’t be so sensitive.” “I’m sorry if I hurt your feelings. I was just messing around.” “I’m sorry that happened, but, you know, it really wasn’t my fault.”… Read More »
Frostbite is a common but often underestimated condition where your skin freezes during exposure to cold weather or water. Frostbite symptoms can include numbness, swelling, blisters and blackened skin. While winter weather can be fun, it can also be dangerous. Dress accordingly to prevent frostbite. What is frostbite? Frostbite is a potentially permanent condition that happens when your… Read More »
The human eye is like a camera that collects, focuses, and transmits light through a lens to create an image of its surroundings. In a camera, the image is created on film or an image sensor. In the eye, the image is created on the retina, a thin layer of light-sensitive tissue at the back of the eye. Like… Read More »
Practice Essentials Early pregnancy loss is defined as the termination of pregnancy before 20 weeks’ gestation or with a fetal weight of below 500 g. According to the definition set forth by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, recurrent pregnancy loss is a disease distinct from infertility and is defined by the spontaneous loss of two or more pregnancies. … Read More »
Many people who have depression may experience a relapse or recurrence. According to one review, it usually happens within 5 years, but it can occur weeks, months, or even many years after the first episode. About half of the people who experience an episode of depression for the first time will remain well. For the other half, depression can return one… Read More »
If you are on a weight loss diet then you must supplement your diet with water and healthy fluids, ginger water is one of them. When it comes to weight loss, one blunder people always commit is not taking their liquid calories in to count. You may have cut down on fattening chips and cookies to save those… Read More »