When Will My Milk Come In? For the first few days after your baby’s birth, your body will make colostrum, a nutrient-rich “pre-milk.” Colostrum (kuh-LOSS-trum) has many benefits, including nutrients that boost a baby’s immune system and help fight infection. For some women, colostrum is thick and yellowish. For others, it is thin and watery. The flow of colostrum is… Read More »
We all have our favorite pastimes. Mine happens to be falling down internet k-holes. One minute, I’m investigating the whereabouts of Anastasia and, two hours and many mouse clicks later, I’m somehow reading all about how Henry VIII had his butt wiped by people called the “Grooms of Stool.” That’s around the time I ask myself, Wait, how did I get… Read More »
New Delhi, Aug 18: Today is Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman’s birthday. She was born on August 18, 1959, in Madurai, Tamil Nadu, in a middle-class family. Her father Narayan Sitharaman worked in the Railways and her mother Savitri Sitharaman was a homemaker. Her journey from being a saleswoman to becoming India’s Finance Minister has been an interesting one.… Read More »
Asking questions is key to good communication with your doctor. If you don’t ask questions, he or she may assume you already know the answer or that you don’t want more information. Don’t wait for the doctor to raise a specific question or subject; he or she may not know it’s important to you. Be proactive. Ask questions… Read More »
According to oral traditions, Lahore was named after Lava, son of the Hindu god Rama, who supposedly founded the city. Lahore Fort has a vacant temple dedicated in honour of Lava. Likewise, the Ravi River that flows through northern Lahore was said to be named in honour of the Hindu goddess Durga. Ptolemy, the celebrated astronomer and geographer, mentions in his Geographia a city called… Read More »
One of my most stressful moments of teaching is when a student is involved in a behavioral episode. I feel helpless, alone, frustrated, and often ready to throw in the towel. I understand how frustrating it could feel when it seems you have done all you could just for the child to continue acting out. Instructive strategies,… Read More »
QuestionWhen talking about vehicles, when is one “in” a vehicle and when is one “on” a vehicle? Is there a rule for using “in” or “on” in these situations? — Learners EverywhereAnswer Usually, you should use in when you are talking about a small vehicle or a personal vehicle. Use on when you are talking about a large vehicle or a public vehicle. An… Read More »
Delivery Driver We are looking for a delivery driver to help us deliver various items and ensure they reach our customers in time. You will be required to drive a delivery vehicle around on different routes and schedules to ensure targets are met. Logistics Industry This field concerns itself with the management of operations from origin to consumption… Read More »
What is Leucorrhea? Leucorrhea is defined as is a vaginal discharge which is whitish, yellowish, or greenish in color resulting from inflammation or congestion of the mucous membrane. It may originate from the vagina, fallopian tubes, ovaries, or most commonly from the cervix. The color of the discharge may vary and depends upon the menstrual cycle. The bloody… Read More »
Millions of new scientific research papers are published every year, shedding light on everything from the evolution of stars to the ongoing impacts of climate change to the health benefits (or determents) of coffee to the tendency of your cat to ignore you. With so much research coming out every year, it can be difficult to know what is significant, what is interesting but largely insignificant,… Read More »