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Slow cooking developed from a time when populations simply did not have the financial resources to be able to afford the better, tender more expensive sorts. The benefit of slow cooking, generally, is that food becomes incredibly tender, as all of its connective tissues break down. Also, flavor can infuse over time and provide deeper results than with virtually any other method. Last, long cooking times create a celebratory atmosphere where food is the focal point of a social gathering. Specifically, slow - cooking refers to the 'Slow Cooker' a counter-top set-up which has a large electronically heated ceramic bowl and a glass lid. It usually has only a few settings, such as 'low', 'Medium' and 'High'. The benefit of slow-cooking in a slow cooker is mainly convenience. The slow cooker is geared towards 'one-pot' recipes which means they require minimal food preparation. You simply cut ingredients in fairly large chunks, add seasoning and ...

The most popular applications of Artificial Intelligence in the Agriculture sector appears to fall into three major categories. These are - 1) Agricultural Robots - Companies are developing and programming autonomous Robots to handle     essential agricultural tasks such as - Harvesting crops at a higher volume and faster pace than     human laborers. 2) Crop and soil monitoring - Companies are leveraging computer vision and deep- learning      Algorithms to process Data captured by Drones and/or software - based technology to monitor      crop and soil health. 3) Predictive analysis - Machine learning models are being developed to track and predict various      environmental impacts on crop yield such as weather changes. These applications are explained here -  AGRICULTURAL ROBOTICS - BLUE RIVER TECHNOLOGY - WEED CONTROL The ability to protect their crops from the weeds is a top priority for Farmers...

Currency Depreciation is fall in the value of in the exchange market. For example, one Dollar rate was Rs.58.66 on 26th May, 2014 which has gone up to Rs.74.07 0n 5th Oct. 2018 four years later. This is the depreciation of  Rupee and appreciation of Dollar. Here are reasons for why rates are varying - 1) Dependency on Oil imports - India is the third country importing crude oil in the world, coming     after U.S. and China. India imports 80% of its oil requirements thereby making it more vulnerable     to changes in the international oil market. For example, if crude oil prices increase , our total     imports cost will also increase affecting our current account balance which in turn affects the     currency market. 2) LIRA connection - Turkey, the middle Eastern country is going through a financial crisis now.     Its relations with U.S. are infringes leading to a weak currency - Lira. Its currency has fallen 40% ...

India is one of the world's most water-stressed countries. In 1950, India had 3000 - 4000 cubic meters of water per person. Today, it has fallen to around 1000 cubic meters largely due to population growth. China, by contrast, has twice the amount of water per person to about 2000 cubic meters. Growing competition over finite water resources compounded by climate change have serious complications for India's food security, as well as for the livelihood of its farmers and for the country's economic development. India's water resources are not evenly distributed. Half of India's annual precipitation falls in 15 rain soaked days, making floods and drought a fact of life in the country. India does not so much face a water crisis as a water management crisis, calling for a fundamental reassessment of the way country manages water. Since 2000,.around $ 3.4 Billion in World Bank support has helped 36 million people in 40,000 villages gain better access to drinking w...

A Stent is a tiny wire mesh tube. It props open an artery and is left there permanently. When a Coronary Artery (artery feeding the heart muscle) is narrowed by a build-up of fatty deposits called Plaque, it can reduce Blood flow. If Blood flow is reduced to the heart muscle, chest pain can result. If a clot forms and completely blocks the Blood flow to part of the heart muscle, a Heart failure results. Stents help keep Arteries open and reduce the chance of heart attack. A Stent is inserted into the clogged Artery with a balloon catheter. The Balloon tipped to inflated and the stent expands and locks in place. This hold the Artery open and allows blood to flow more freely. This compresses the Plaque and open the narrowed spot. When opening in the vessel has been widened, balloon is deflated and catheter is withdrawn. This improves blood flow to the heart muscle and relieves symptoms ( usually chest pain). In a over third of patients, who have Angioplasty without a stent, the art...

A Project Report is a core document that helps to sell a potential project to Sponsors and Stake Holders. A project report is unique to each project, but the the format is basically the same, if basic outline is followed. Before start writing, one need to get in the mind of the people you are pitching. They will have lot of questions and you will want to make sure all of them answered in the Project Proposal Document. This helps in focusing on the substance of the proposed plan, while using an easy-to follow Project proposal outline. FINANCIAL PROPOSAL.  Project financial report shows an Income statement and Balance Sheet for individual projects. This gives useful data for tracking financial information associated with the individual projects.  This report gives the details future of business economy by addressing its monetary needs and budgets. If you are in a business, this could be changes to your budget or funding of a new project or venture. If you are a new busine...

I have earlier made a post here about the Causes, Symptoms and treatment of Gall Bladder Stones. I am now sharing my views on the side effects after the removal of Gall Bladder and the stones. Gal Bladder removal is the last resort, but, one may try lifestyle changes first before surgery becomes necessary.Gal Bladder removal is a fairly common procedure, but it's always possible that one may experience some side effects. Knowing how to identify and reduce symptoms, side effects and complications before and after surgery may make for an easier experience. Fortunately, one can live a healthy life without Gal Bladder and the surgery to remove it is relatively simple. Without a Gal Bladder, bile can move directly from Liver to intestines to aid in digestion. However, there are still some chance one might experience after Gal Bladder removal. Gal Bladder surgery side effects 1. Difficulty in Digesting fat - It may take sometime for your body to adjust to its new method of   ...

A satellite is an object that goes around, or orbits, a larger object such as a Planet, while there are natural satellites, like the moon, hundreds of man-made satellites also orbit the Earth. Communications antennae, Radio receivers and transmitters enable the satellite to communicate with one or more ground stations, called Command centers. Messages sent to satellite from a ground station are "uplinked" and messages transmitted to Earth from Satellite are "Downlinked". Many Satellites are powered by rechargeable batteries, taking advantage of the ultimate battery charger, The Sun. Silvery solar panels are main features on many satellites. Other satellites have fuel cells that convert chemical energy to electrical energy, while a few rely on Nuclear energy. Small thrusters provide altitude, attitude and propulsion control to modify and stabilize the satellites in space.    Nuclear Thermal propulsion rocket engine would use a small nuclear reactor to generate h...

Gal Bladder is a small organ below the liver in the upper right abdomen. It is a pouch that stores bile (a bitter greenish brown alkaline fluid which aids digestion and is secreted by liver and stored in Gall Bladder). According to Harvard Health publications, 80% of Gall stones are made of Cholesterol and 20% are of Calcium salts and Billrubin. It is not known exactly what causes Gall stones,though there are some theories - Billrubin is a chemical produced when Liver destroys old blood cells. Some conditions, such as liver damage and certain blood disorders, cause liver to produce more Billrubin than it should. Pigment gallstones form when Gal bladder can't break down the excess billrubin. These hard stones are often Dark brown and black. Secondly, having too much cholesterol in bile can lead to yellow cholesterol stones. These hard stones may develop if liver makes more cholesterol than bile can dissolve. Gall Bladder needs to empty its bile to be healthy and to function pr...

FDI started in India in 1991 in wake of economic crisis and since then it has steadily increased. It is an investment made by an individual or firm in one country into business interest located in another country. Besides being a critical driver of economic growth, FDI is a major source of Non-Debt financial resource for the Economic Development of India. Foreign companies invest in India to take advantage of relatively lower wages, special investment privileges (Tax exemptions) etc for a country where foreign investments are being made. It also means achieving technical know-how and generating employment. The India Govt's favorable policy regime and robust business environment have ensured that foreign capital keeps flowing into the country to improve in view of ease of doing business and relaxation in FDI norms is yielding results. FDI equity inflows in India was US $44.37 billion in 2018-19 mainly on account of Service Sector, Computer hardware and software, Trading, Telecomm...

A  Finance Minister is an executive or Cabinet position in charge of one or more of Government finances, economic policy and financial regulations. It envisions the effective and efficient pursuit of the critical tasks like Revenue generation, Resource mobilization, Debt management and Financial market development which provide solid foundation for a strong economy. The key characteristics are strong Agenda-setting power, monitoring power and a strong position of the executive over the legislative. Its main duties are to prepare the annual fiscal budget, issue adequate regulations for its execution, manage Government financial assets as also propose bills related to Government employees related to staffing salaries, benefits and pensions. The ideal minister has a clear idea of what he wants to achieve and courage, born of passion and commitment to stick to his plans. He needs to leaven the necessary passion, with the ability to stay calm under pressure, to be capable of inspi...

Coffee is the second-most traded commodity in the world, behind only petroleum, and has become mainstay of the modern diet. Believed to have originated in Ethiopia, coffee was used in Middle East in 16th century to aid concentration. Legend has it that Kaldi, a Goat herder in 9th century Ethiopia discovered the energising effects of coffee when he saw his goats getting excited after eating some berries from a tree. He told the local monastery about this and the Abbot came up with the idea of drying and boiling berries to make a beverage. He threw berries into fire when the unmistakable aroma of what we know coffee drifted through the night air. The roasted beans were raked from the embers, ground up and dissolved in hot water - so was made the world's first cup of coffee. Different stories have emerged about its search and growing in Middle east, Europe, U.K, USA and other countries in Africa over a period of time. The history of coffee in India dates back in around 1600 A...

As we age, the percentage of anxiety driven thoughts increase since a lifetime of anxieties produce unpleasant memories which shadows the happy ones. Any time you ask people about happy moments in their lives, they have to think hard. But ask them about unpleasant or sad moments, they will come easily with many. Neurobiology throw some light on it. There are sufficient indications that bad/ unpleasant thoughts occupy a major portion of our thinking. There is Socio- biological reasoning for it. In order to survive, humans developed strategies to get resources and ward off enemies and predators. This helped in developing the controlling instinct which allowed us to control our environment and hoard resources. All these came with the baggage of bad of harming others and in turn being harmed by them. These thoughts which lead to traumatic events produce very powerful memories in our brains. It has been observed that once anxiety-driven thoughts kick in, more and more negative thoug...

To begin Reiki practice, you must activate energy within yourself. Close your eyes and take a few rounds of deep breathing. Imagine the crown of your head opening and a stream of healing white light flowing from the top of your head, into your heart, and out through your arms and hands. The ability to learn Reiki is not dependent on intellectual capacity, nor does one have to be able to meditate. It is simply passed on from teacher to student. The feeling of being connected directly to God's healing love and protection is clearly apparent. To administer Reiki, a practitioner channels life force energy through his or her hands unto another. It is said that the aforementioned spiritual guidance enables the Reiki to flow through the affected parts of the subject's energy field and charges them with positive energy. It raises awareness in and around the physical body where negative thoughts and feelings are contained. This causes the negative energy such as - Stress, Anxiety, ...

Reiki is a form of alternative therapy commonly referred to as energy healing. Reiki comes from the Japanese words "Rei" (universal) and "Ki" (Life energy). Reiki emerged in Japan in late 1800 means "Mysterious Atmosphere Miraculous Sign" and is said to involve the transfer of universal energy from the practitioner's palms to the patient. It is a type of energy healing. It targets the energy fields around the body. Its current form is developed in 1922 by a Japanese Buddhist called Mikao Usui, who taught about 2000 people the Reiki method during his lifetime. The practice spread to U.S. through Hawaii 1 in 1940s and to Europe in 1980s. It is currently referred to as Palm Healing or Hands-on healing.  Some controversy surrounds Reiki because it is hard to prove its effectiveness through scientific means. However, many people who receives Reiki say it works. According to practitioners, energy can stagnate in the body where there has been physical i...

Our Mothers give us so much that we carry throughout our lives. We can express our gratitude by passing along the wisdom they bestowed upon us to the next generation. As a mother of loving children, who I believe, are perfection personified. I can see how my mother's seven principles  reflect in us to become as grownups. I am so proud of how they have blossomed into wonderful adults. And I am forever grateful to my mother for everything she taught me. True, as such, they know when you need them most and stand by you guiding you always. In honor of my Mother and all Mothers, I want to share following seven lessons I learned from her: 1) Work Hard - Do not expect things to to be handed to you. You must work hard to achieve your goals. Work will provide you with a successful meaning and contribute to a successful life. 2) Family First - Remember always that your family are your anchors in this chaotic world. Your love for them must be first and foremost. 3) Never forget your ...

Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) is an investment made by a company or individual of one country in business interests in another country. It has been a controversial issue in Indian economy and also it was used as a political aspect by two major political parties in India. In India, FDI was introduced in 1990. FDI is a boon to country's economic growth as it helps in overall GDP flow in the country. There are many advantages and disadvantages too. When it compared with advantages, which are - FDI helps in revenue generation, employment, improve the technology, change the culture followed in Retail industry, Cultural exchange, Infrastructure Development, Price Reduction and Healthy competition. Consumers are the main beneficiaries since product will be of higher quality and great efficiency with less cost compared to other sellers. It helps the farmers because they be selling directly to FDI retailers without any merchants and thus helps them to get the good value for their yie...

A further addition to tea varieties are - 1) STEVIA - It is a popular alternative to to refined sugar and other Sweeteners, makes a delicious addition to tea. It grows well in average, well-drained soil and partial afternoon shade to full sun. Stevia seeds are hesitant to sprout, so to start with a purchased plant. Pinch back often to promote bushiness and delay flowering. Gather sprigs and brew fresh in boiling water to your strength preference. Gather stems to dry before plants bloom in midsummer. 2) CAMELLIA SINENSIS  - This is the plant from which tea is made. Tea leaves contain caffeine and the leaves can be processed in different ways to produce different kinds of teas. Despite its variety, all tea comes from the same plant whether it is white, Green, Oolong, Black etc all made of the leaves of the camellia sinensis plant. 3) WHITE TEA - It has generally undergone minimal processing between harvest and consumption. To prepare white tea leaves, snip freshly grown...

In continuation of my earlier note on the subject, I like to add further varieties of Tea - 1) LEMON BALM - People have valued Lemon Balm for its calming properties for centuries. It can also help relieve headaches and lower blood pressure. Lemon Balm can be grown from a root clump and is best transferred from early spring to early summer. Start seedlings safely indoors late in the winter and set them out in the spring. While Lemon Balm grows easily in most places, it tends to spread. It grows best in rich, well- drained soil and full sun. Its leaves are best when harvested just as flowers are beginning to bloom. For tea, steep a few fresh leaves in boiling water for two to five minutes. 2) ECHINACEA - It has Antiviral and Antibacterial properties, which makes it great for helping to combat clods and sore throats. The whole Echinacea plant, from its purple cone flowers to its roots, can be used in the tinctures and teas. Start with a plant from nursery or sow seeds indoors in...

From its roots in China over 4000 years ago, Tea made its way across Asia and Europe and into Hearts and Homes of the people around the world. Along with its popularity have come endless ways of preparing tea. One of the popular ways Americans serve hot tea is brewed with herbs such as Lavender and Mint. Growing a garden of Tea and Herbs can enjoy allow you to blends as also the beautiful flowers and Aromas of fresh herbs. Here are some of the ways as how to plant, harvest, prepare and brew some of popular Tisanes (a medicinal drink originally made from barley) and teas. Some people forgo tea altogether and brew the herbs on their own, making herbal infusions known as Tisanes. No matter how you make it, Tea is a delight for addition to most any meal. 1) MINT   - Mint is a hardy plant that is easy to care for. It will grow in average soil and partial to full sun. Start seeds indoors and place outside after last frost, or place fresh stem-tip cuttings in moist soil to root....