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How does alcohol affect pregnancy?

Both WebMD and the American Pregnancy Association agree that any amount of alcohol is risky because no amount has been proven safe. Some women have greater amounts of the enzyme that breaks down alcohol, but it is difficult to measure. If a woman has a low level of enzymes, the alcohol stays in her system and the system of the fetus even longer, claims David Garry, DO, on WebMD. Indisputably, binge drinking, five or more drinks at one time, is the most dangerous for the fetus because it greatly increases risk of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome.\nWebMD lists the effects of Fetal Alcohol Syndrome ranging..

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What type of foods are available for home delivery through Schwan?

Schwan offers home delivery of special diet items that are available in each of its food categories, including gluten-free and organic. There are gluten-free baked items, such as muffins and bread, gluten-free pizzas and pasta. Vegetarian, low sodium, no added sugar and heart healthy are some other categories that encompass items under special diets.\nSchwan features meals by Chef Jet for home delivery, as of 2015. Chef Jet, a former "Iron Chef America" contestant, specializes in traditional Chinese fare. Schwan features a low-calorie, diet-friendly collection called Live Smart, and Live Smart..

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How do you dehydrate bananas?

Slice the bananas into 1/4-inch-thick slices. Bananas can also be cut thinner than 1/4 inch to make them cook faster. Lay the banana slices onto a baking tray that you have covered with parchment paper or aluminum foil. Brush lemon juice onto both sides of each banana slice. The lemon juice keeps the banana slices from browning as they bake in the oven.\nCooking time varies depending on the thickness of the banana slices and the lowest temperature setting of the oven. Banana slices that cook at 200 degrees Fahrenheit take approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes to dehydrate fully. Crispier dehydra..

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What is an easy cheesecake recipe that uses an Oreo crust?

Food.com offers an alternate Oreo cheesecake recipe using chocolate chips and Oreo cookies. Start with 1 1/2 cups crushed Oreos mixed with 2 1/2 tablespoons melted butter. Press the mixture into a 13-inch by 9-inch baking pan or 9-inch springform pan. Add 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips to the top of the crust.\nMix together two 8-ounce packages softened cream cheese and 3 teaspoons vanilla. When mixture is smooth, add two large eggs and 2 tablespoons flour, mixing until combined. Next, mix in 3/4 cups canned evaporated milk and 1/2 cup sour cream. Mix until smooth. Pour over the Oreo crust. Top ..

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How can you eliminate raccoons?

Put a radio near a yard entry point or a garbage can, set the radio to a talk station, and turn the volume high. Raccoons are nocturnal, so place motion-sensor floodlights in your yard to scare the animals away. Put raccoon repellents, such as human hair, ammonia, bleach and mothballs, where the animals visit. A female raccoon with cubs is particularly stubborn, so consider spraying your home with raccoon eviction repellent, which is made of male raccoons' urine.\nElectric fences frighten away raccoons that jump or dig under fences. Wind electric wires around tree trunks if raccoons acces..

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How do you set up a Belkin router?

After inserting the disk into the optical drive of the computer, the user will be asked a series of questions about whether or not to install the drivers for the router. The user should select the response that allows the drivers to install.\nAfter installation, the user will have the option to select their own password or to use the factory selected password. For ease of use, as well as security, the user should select their own unique password. Type this into the onscreen box and save the information. Some models may request that the password be entered twice. After saving the password, the ..

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How can you find a contractor for sunroom additions?

Reality Construction, located in West Bend, Wisconsin, provides sunroom remodeling, design and installation contractors. The company matches sunroom windows to the rest of the windows in the house and also connects the rooms' heating and cooling to the house system. The company website has an online contact form you can use to schedule a sunroom installation or remodeling. Sunroom options are located under the website's Services tab.\nMurtagh Construction in Pennsylvania offers free quotations for sunroom installation. The contractors serve the Delaware River valley area. There is a ..

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What are some ways to remove pen ink from leather?

Ink stains are easier to remove when they are fresh. Before cleaning smooth leather, the owner should check the cleaning method in an inconspicuous spot to ensure it does not do more damage to the item. Home removal processes are effective with ball point and water-based inks, but permanent ink is difficult to remove without damaging the item. One option for leather with permanent marker stains is having the item dyed a darker color to conceal the ink.\nIf the ink is one of the removable types and the leather is smooth, the owner can attempt to remove the stain by wetting a white towel with ru..

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Do moth balls deter squirrels?

For natural control of squirrels, cayenne pepper, red pepper and chili powder top gardening lists. These spices contain capsaicin, which causes a "hot" taste and watery eyes and nose on ingestion. Unlike some humans, squirrels don't enjoy these sensations, so sprinkling the spices liberally around the areas to be protected discourages the animals from remaining around those places and doesn't harm plants. Birds are unaffected by capsaicin, so mixing the spices with seed also discourages squirrels from raiding bird feeders. The drawbacks to capsaicin-containing spices are the need for..

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Where can you find an online owner's manual for Craftsman lawnmower model 917376741?

The Craftsman lawnmower model 917376741 is a 22-inch, electric-start, self-propelled rotary lawnmower manufactured by Sears. Sears Parts Direct provides replacement parts and accessories for numerous manuals and parts for lawn and garden equipment, kitchen appliances or other household items. The manual is also found at other garden supply centers and manual providers on the web, such as Hammerwall, Manualslib and Shop Your Way. The manual can occasionally be found on eBay for auction, although availability is not always guaranteed.

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