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Birds -- especially parrots -- are like anyone else when it comes to junk food. If they could eat more of it, they would. But just as it is for people, too much junk food is bad for birds. And much of what we eat is more unhealthy for our pet birds than it is for us.
After living without alcohol for the nine months of your pregnancy, you might look forward to have a glass of wine now and then or a burger with a bourbon glaze. But if you're breastfeeding, you might also feel like you need to continue your abstinence program until you wean your baby. Fortunately, this isn't true. Nursing moms can consume some alcohol without harming their baby. And most foods cooked with alcohol don't retain enough alcohol to exceed your limits.
It's rare for a teenager to suffer from hypokalemia -- potassium deficiency -- because potassium is present in such a wide range of foods, but if he's recently been ill with vomiting or diarrhea, he might need a little boost. How much potassium does your teen need daily, and where does it come from?
As carnivores, cats are built to hunt and eat other animals. Claws, fangs and agility make them fearsome predators and their body has evolved to process nutrients from animals. While the feline body can turn carbohydrates and fats into glucose, it can actually convert proteins into energy more efficiently.
If you've got sensitive skin, there are a few key types of food that you're definitely going to want to avoid. Learn about foods that you should be avoiding if you've got sensitive skin with help from a board certified dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon in this free video clip.
Broccoli, when sauteed in garlic oil with white wine, takes on a whole new rich and interesting flavor. Make broccoli sauteed in garlic oil with white wine with help from a chef and the owner of a catering business in this free video clip.
Making sangria using red and white wine requires just the right proportions and the appropriate mixing technique. Make sangria using red and white wine with help from a professional sommelier, beverage director, and wine educator in this free video clip.
Certain types of sweet white wine go especially well with seafood dishes. Learn about the best sweet white wine to drink with seafood with help from a professional sommelier, beverage director, and wine educator in this free video clip.
Credits on a short film need to be listed in a very particular way to avoid problems later on. List credits on a short film with help from a filmmaking professional in this free video clip.
Roasted herb chicken with white wine makes a great meal for any night of the week. Learn to prepare roasted herb chicken with white wine with help from an executive chef in this free video clip.
Pasta with olive oil, garlic and white wine is sure to have the whole family salivating for more. Make pasta with olive oil, garlic and white wine with help from a personal chef in this free video clip.
Sauteed artichokes with white wine need to be prepared in a very specific way for the best possible results. Learn about sauteed artichokes with white wine with help from a board-certified health coach in this free video clip.
Dogs walk on their pads, the soles of their paws, exposed to the weather, rough terrain and bacteria. While most dogs usually keep their feet clean and free of debris through normal grooming activity, their paw pads are at risk of peeling at any time. Fortunately, owners can prevent serious trauma with advance care and treat peeling when it occurs.
In a carbureted engine, the carb-to-manifold gasket is probably the second biggest potential air leak next to the manifold gasket itself. The carb gasket is responsible for providing that delicate boundary between where air is and where it shouldn't be; a failure here can ruin your motor's whole day.
Mapei manufactures grout and other products used to install floors and walls. Some problems with Mapei grout arise due to installation mistakes or the composition of the grout. You can avoid some pitfalls by carefully following Mapei’s application instructions. Other problems subside with routine maintenance that preserves the appearance of the grout.
If you suspect that your employer is deducting too much from your paycheck you can confirm this in a few different ways. Determine if your employer is deducting too much from your paycheck with help from a practiced attorney in this free video clip.
Ignition coils come in a variety of configurations, depending upon the make, model and year of the vehicle. Single coils, popular on the older distributor ignition systems, and coil packs that furnish voltage to sets of cylinders or individual cylinders represent the different design types. Coils can also be located inside the spark plug, on top of it or near it. Whatever configuration, coils basically function the same by acting as step-up transformers; they increase 12-volt battery voltage through electromagnetic conduction and a switching device that produces anywhere from 30,000 to 60,000 volts. This high voltage arcs across the electrode…
Gas cooktops are usually either sealed or twin burner models. Sealed burners have an igniter for each burner. All of the igniters operate on a single spark control. In a twin burner cooktop, which is found on some lift-top units, there are two igniters; one for the left side burners and one for the right. A malfunction in the switch mechanism or the igniter can cause your cooktop to click even if the unit is turned off. Clicking can also indicate that the unit is dirty or that the igniter or switch has been in contact with moisture.
Ultrasonic testing allows the inspection of welded materials, including aluminum. This method uses ultrasound waves to measure physical properties by using the speed of sound. Ultrasonic testing can detect cracks within aluminum because of its ability to penetrate deeply. Interpretation of test results can be difficult to determine, so it should only be performed by a skilled welding contractor.
The voltage of control cards can seriously impact the performance of your computer. "Control card" is a catch-all term that refers to multiple cards, including the graphics card and video card. An incorrect voltage for any of these cards will compromise that card's ability to function. You can attempt to track the voltage of the cards with a motherboard monitoring utility program, but these programs do not always correctly assess voltages. The only way to gain an accurate reading of the voltages is to open the computer and use a voltmeter to examine the voltages for individual cards.
Fixing your Schwinn bicycle's gear shifter is important for safety and to ensure your bicycle transitions smoothly between gears. Schwinn produces a variety of discount bicycles for mass-merchandisers and higher quality bicycles for specialty stores. The gear shifter controls the gearing mechanism and the bicycle's gear ratio. Routine maintenance is necessary to prevent wear and tear to the gear shifter, derailer and control cables over time.
When the Social Security Administration discovers a recipient has received an overpayment, a notice of overpayment is sent to the individual. Overpayments may occur when the recipient’s living situation changes, such as when a dependent child moves out of the home or the individual starts a new job. Recipients of Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability must inform the Social Security Administration when changes in income or the living situation occur. Overpayments may occur if the agency fails to adjust the benefit amount after an individual provides the required information.
Referential integrity is a constraint applied to a relational database -- a database in which the data and relations between them are organized in tables of rows and columns -- so that inconsistent data isn't entered. Most relational database management systems define referential integrity rules that programmers apply when creating a relationship between two tables.
Whether window sized or a large central unit -- in the car, office or your home -- an air conditioner makes life in the summertime more bearable. For older people, it can be an actual life saver, and almost all people get some relief from misery. Ensuring the air conditioner works right when you need it requires preventive maintenance, including checking the Freon level.
Most Americans consume far too much sodium, according to statistics from the University of Wisconsin. Sodium is one of the two main components of table salt, and it occurs naturally in many foods. Excessive sodium intake can lead to effects such as bone mineral loss and high blood pressure. Reducing the amount of sodium in your diet involves a series of lifestyle changes, some of which may be hard to make. The benefits of managing sodium, however, far outweigh the difficulty of changing your habits.
If you hosted a dinner party and someone spilled white wine on your carpet, you can remove it using several techniques. Since white wine won't stain like its red counterpart will, you simply need to lift the substance out of the carpet to leave the material fresh and clean.
Scientists have discovered that the starch in some food resists digestion, does not spike blood sugar and provides fiber for intestinal health. They call it resistant starch and studies show that either eating food high in resistant starch or adding the powder to food can help people lose weight and control their blood sugar levels. You can also eat food normally higher in carbohydrates, such as rice, beans and potatoes, cold to increase the content of the resistant starch, which helps your body oxidize fat before it uses the calories from the starch.
Corn plants are tall, sensitive summertime plants and require plenty of space and light. These large plants present some challenges in container and indoor growing situations. Blue Jade corn, on the other hand, grows to only 3 feet tall and thrives in container environments. Plant this crop in large containers with loose, nutritious soil and maintain good sun exposure for a sweet, cobalt blue harvest at the end of summer.
Beets are occasionally infested by spinach or beet leafminers, which are small, gray flies approximately 1/4 inch long. These insects lay eggs on the underside of plant leaves, producing larvae that burrow through leaf tissues and creating long tunnels as they feed. Infested plant tissue eventually dries out and falls away. Leafminers rarely threaten the overall health of the plant, but they are problematic in plants where leaf tissue is grown for consumption. The most effective management plans incorporate both natural and insecticidal control measures to reduce leafminer populations.
The grip tape is an important feature of any skateboard, including longboards, because it prevents the rider from ending up on the ground. But all that standing on the grip tape inevitably transfers some amount of dirt to the grip tape surface, where it becomes embedded. Keeping your grip tape clean will both improve the lifespan of the tape and the longboard’s aesthetics.
Apostrophes and other symbols can have problems displaying on websites and blogs. Special HTML coding called ASCII ISO 8859-1 characters, was developed to avoid display problems for all of the characters on a standard keyboard. The special coding for the apostrophe is "’" and is the same for the right curly quote mark. Replace the apostrophe in Blogger.com blog post titles with this character group to avoid display problems. All major browsers, including Google Chrome, Internet Explorer, Safari and Mozilla Firefox, support the special HTML characters.
Salt, or sodium chloride, is found in dry land soils as well as ocean waters and is toxic to most plants in small quantities. Plants vary, however, in their tolerance for salt in the soil and salt levels that will kill vegetables such as carrots and beans may be fine for trees such as hawthorn and Russian olive. Damage is also highest in the seedling stage of development.
Although owning your own pool can provide lots of exercise and joy, pool maintenance can be time-consuming and costly. Many people use chlorine for disinfecting their pool water. The chemical is effective for killing bacteria and algae. But too much chlorine can also pose a threat to you and your family.
Fake foods are sculptures designed to replicate real foods. You can create your own fake food molds by using a silicone molding rubber, which is available to purchase from craft stores or online retailers. Once you have created a fake food mold, you can use the same mold to create multiple replicas of the same food item. Fake foods make fun displays, props for movies and television shows, and toys for children; miniature fake foods can be used to decorate dollhouses or create items of jewelry.
Not only is slipping and sliding your way up and down an icy sidewalk in the winter annoying, but it's also downright dangerous. While keeping your walks salted for the safety of your family, friends and visitors to your home is a good idea, you also decrease your potential liability as a homeowner by maintaining your walks in the winter.
Mice are often attracted to vehicles when searching for food. Many people eat in their vehicles, dropping food scraps underneath the seats and storing snacks in the vehicle. Many vehicle owners will not even notice that food has been left behind, but mice will. Mice will also leave droppings in your vehicle. You can repel mice with natural products so they will no longer find your car desirable.
Concrete is a porous material used for sidewalks and patios. According to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, concrete is easily stained but most stains can be removed as long as the stain is worked on immediately. To remove dry raw egg from concrete, try using an acid, such as cola or vinegar. These liquids are readily available and are less toxic than regular commercial cleaners. Dried raw egg should be handled as an oil or grease stain.
Sewer gas odors enter your house most often through the toilet, but they can also enter through drains and vents. A sewer gas smell in your bath may be coming from one or more of these sources. Hydrogen sulfide, ammonia, carbon dioxide and methane are components of sewer gas; in high enough levels, they could be hazardous to your health, so detecting the source of the smell and eliminating it is important.
The Hazard Analysis Critical Control Points program is federally mandated in several food-related industries to ensure food safety and quality. HACCP auditors examine an organization's HACCP plan and check that it is both complete and used effectively. The field's pay ranges greatly, particularly if you become a certified HACCP auditor.
The Renaissance was a period in history where new ideas, creative expressions, inventions and discoveries unleashed a new era of enlightened, rational thinking. It occurred after the period known as the Dark (or Medieval) Ages and lasted from approximately the 14th Century until the 17th Century. The invention of the printing press, the Protestant reformation and new scientific breakthroughs were at the forefront of an explosion of creativity and ideas. The power of the Church was challenged and in Europe a shift away from a feudalistic economic and societal model was begun.
In the game "Epic Mickey," Mickey spills a jar of magic ink that transports him to a twisted, alternate version of Disney World. There, monsters made from ink, like the Slobber, attack him relentlessly. You first meet the Slobber in the Tomorrow City Lagoon. The Slobber's thick skin protects it from damage. When you get close, it strikes you with its claws. If you stand far away, it spits streams of thinner at you. To beat a Slobber, wait for it to try to inhale you and then fill its throat with thinner or paint.
From the Fontana di Trevi in Rome to the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas, fountains can be a source of awe and inspiration. Many fountains work in many different ways, some operating on pumps and others, like the Grand Cascade in St. Petersburg, work on sheer elevation. No matter what kind of fountain you have, using saltwater in it is not a bad idea and can even keep your fountain cleaner than using freshwater.
Both professionals and home cooks use induction cooktops and ovens throughout the world. Improved technologies and lower costs have increased the popularity of induction cooking. Induction cooktops and ovens are more energy efficient and generate less heat in the kitchen.
In "Spider-Man: Shattered Dimensions," Spider-Man travels through time and space to collect four pieces of a broken tablet. In the game's second act, Spider-Man's last mission takes him to an oil rig run by a maniac called Deadpool. Deadpool has one of the tablet pieces, and to get it, you need to take him down. The fight with Deadpool breaks into two parts. When you damage him enough in the first round, he tries to flee. Chase him to his hiding spot and use Spider-Man's powers to finish the fight.
Microwaves are commonplace in most homes in America. Whether you use this handy appliance for popping corn, reheating leftovers or to prepare an entire meal, you need to clean it regularly. Dirty microwaves result in damage to the microwave, offensive smells and other hazards. Keeping this appliance clean takes little time if you wash up the spills and food residue immediately.
Avoiding problems with spam in your email is very manageable. Many email providers have spam filters, which usually keep most unsavory emails out of your inbox. In addition, you can manually add addresses to your spam filter in case any spam makes it through. Spam can contain malicious files and may attempt to trick you into giving out personal information. If an email looks dubious, delete it -- even if it's from an address you know and trust.
Even the best-laid paved driveway lasts only about 10 years, but poorly planned and installed pavement is at risk of showing wear and tear after just a few. If you hire the work done, it will be worth your while to understand the paving process, at least in a general sense, so you can tell if the company is skipping or shortchanging a critical step. Since driveway paving is not a particularly complicated undertaking, there are only a handful of problems that tend to arise.
Charcoal ash harms lawns for numerous reasons. Not only should charcoal ash not be distributed or dumped in the lawn, but also gardeners must not try composting their barbecue's residue. Knowing more about why charcoal ash is harmful prevents gardeners from throwing caution to the wind.
"Spore" is a PC game that was released in 2008. The game allows you to start with a single-celled organism and follow its evolution all the way to a space-faring race. Along the way, the game is broken into a series of stages, each of which play significantly differently. All stages revolve around gradually altering your creature over successive generations using the Creator Tool.
Staying hydrated is critical to your health. The best remedy is a tall glass of water, however, sometimes you have a craving for an ice cold glass of juice to shake your thirst. Not all juices are good thirst quenchers. Choose juices carefully to quench your thirst.
