What You Should Know: The Third Trimester of Pregnancy (weeks 28-40+)

What You Should Know: The Third Trimester of Pregnancy (weeks 28-40+)

This is one of a series of articles on pregnancy. For more information about pregnancy and birth options, see my other articles including my series on homebirth. The Third Trimester
Welcome to the home stretch! The third trimester begins at 27 weeks and ends with the birth of your baby. Lots of changes are still happening with you so it's best to be aware of how you're doing and feeling, particularly with labor and delivery being right around the bend.
Emotional Changes
This trimester brings with it a sense of frustration. It's difficult to sleep, you may have assorted aches and pains through your back, pelvis, and legs, and you have so much to do. You're hopefully preparing the baby's things for the impending arrival, yet you probably feel cumbersome, clumsy and large. You may feel annoyed with the fact that everyone stops you to ask you questions or give you advice.
Physical Changes
No one can help but notice your pregnancy now. Atop the large belly, you may have adopted the 'pregnancy waddle' from trying to keep your balance and shift your weight as you walk.
Frequent urination: you're in the bathroom all the time, right? It may just feel like it, but you'd beg to differ. Not only is the baby firmly resting on your bladder, but the amniotic fluid surrounding him is continually refreshed so you have to get rid of the old.
Acne: hormonal changes in pregnancy tend to lead to break outs. Some women only break out around the time that they would have had their periods, but other women find themselves struggling with acne throughout their entire pregnancy. Be careful using acne treatments, as some are dangerous during pregnancy.
Fatigue: Not only are you tired, but you can't sleep! The third trimester is a time of sleep changes. Some people joke that it's to prepare you for when your baby keeps you up all night, but you don't think that's funny now! Aches and pains, pregnancy dreams, frequent urination, and the inability to get or stay comfortable plague the third trimester. The only saving grace is that it's worth it.
Gas: gas continues to be a problem throughout your pregnancy, as your body is digesting food for two people. It shouldn't be so bad in the third trimester.
Food Aversions/Cravings: You'll still be dealing with food aversions and cravings. Within reason, I still recommend following what your body wants.
Headaches: increased blood flow as well as hormonal changes and exhaustion can lead to headaches. If you're prone to migraines, this can make things more difficult, particularly since some migraine medications aren't safe for pregnancy. Talk to your doctor before taking anything stronger than Tylenol.
Swelling: your rings don't fit, your shoes don't fit, your socks dig into your ankles. Sound familiar? You're dealing with swollen hands and feet. This persists off and on until the baby is born or soon after the birth. Keep your feet up, rest when you can, drink plenty of water so your body can flush it out. If it gets really bad, talk to your doctor or midwife to see if it's okay.
Pelvic pain: Oh your aching joints! In order to prepare your body for the pending birth, your body releases hormones that loosen up your joints, particularly the ones in the pelvic region. This can cause pelvic pain, hips 'slipping out of the joint', lower back pain, and even something called Pubis Symphysis Disorder, in which the joints in your pelvis loosen, ache, and sometimes slide against each other making it difficult and painful to move or walk. If you end up with this condition, try to sleep with pillows supporting your legs and try not to do anything strenuous. You'll thank yourself later.
Aches and pains: Does everything hurt? Do you feel like complaining all the time? It's normal. Your baby is sucking the calcium out of your bones, your joints are loosening, there's extra weight from the baby and all his baggage (including baggage he gave you from gaining weight during the pregnancy), you have a headache, you think even your EYES hurt and it's just a dull ache that never seems to let up. Try to go easy on yourself, don't work yourself too hard, rest when you can, and take tylenol if you have to. Remember, this will all be over soon.
Heartburn: Welcome to dragonbreath central. The baby is shoving your stomach into your throat, and you're convinced your hair is on fire. Try tums, pepto bismol, eating ice chips, and eating things that will absorb stomach acids. Spicy foods aren't your friend right now, unless they're a craving. Be warned though, if you eat spicy or difficult-to-digest foods, you'll be paying for it later...especially if you lay down.
Itching: Scratch, scratch, scratch. Your stomach itches, your feet itch, your arms itch. WHY? Particularly in the stomach region, the stretching skin leads to itching. Professionals recommend moisturizer, but it never seems to fully do the trick. Try to keep your skin moist, DO use lotion or something to help with it, and know that it'll be over soon.
Weight loss: WHAT? You've been gaining weight for months, but near the end of the last trimester, you could lose a few pounds! This is all part of your body preparing for the baby. The baby is taking in more nutrients than ever, and there's no room for your stomach, let alone in it. Some weight loss is very common just before the birth.
Linea Negra: You can't see it, but your husband says there's a line from your belly button to your pubic region. This is a normal discoloration of pregnancy, and is more pronounced the darker your skin tone is. It will go away after the delivery.
What about sex?
You may want it all the time, or not at all. You're feeling huge, but whether that affects you or not really depends on you. If your husband thinks pregnancy is attractive, you may have him chasing you around the house. If you're not in the mood, this is a good time to learn those toddler years skills you'll be using. Saying "no" over and over is great practice.
Sex during pregnancy won't hurt your baby unless your doctor or midwife tells you otherwise, so you don't need to be concerned from that aspect. On the plus side, you don't have to worry about getting pregnant!
Your Uterus
Your uterus is now large and in charge. The braxton hicks contractions you may have started feeling in the second trimester pick up to gear up for labor and postpartum. It grows upwards at a rate of about 1 centimeter per week until delivery (or until the baby drops), and you can hardly imagine it getting any bigger, most likely.
What is your baby doing?
Growing, growing, growing. Near the end of the third trimester, your baby is packing on the pounds at about 1 per week to prepare for the birth. Also, the surfactant starts developing in his lungs around 34 weeks so that he can breathe on the outside. Those cute little kicks are now reaching your ribs, and your baby gets stronger and stronger as the weeks go by. Everything is fully formed, the pre-birth fuzz starts to fall out and may be gone by the birth, and the finishing touches are underway.
Good luck and congratulations on your pregnancy! Don't forget to check out my articles on homebirth. I'd also love to hear what you think about my articles, so don't be afraid to comment!

123 Third Trimester Weekly Pregnancy Calendar: Your Baby and Your Development

123 Third Trimester Weekly Pregnancy Calendar: Your Baby and Your Development

Third Trimester Weekly Pregnancy Calendar: Your Baby and Your Development

A pregnancy is, on average, forty weeks. Each and every week is a new and exciting experience. The following is a weekly pregnancy calendar to give a general idea of what to expect in the third trimester for each week of your pregnancy, as well as how your baby will be growing.
Month Seven, Week Twenty Eight:
How your baby is growing:
The lungs finish forming this week boosting the chance of survival even more. If born today your baby may even survive without medical aid. Your baby's tiny eyes are also now capable of opening after being fused shut for so many weeks. Your baby likely now weighs around two and a half pounds and may measure up to fifteen inches tall! The baby is beginning to put the finishing touches on all parts of it's body. After that it is only a matter of packing on the pounds. If your baby is a boy his testes are also now descending.
How you may be changing:
Your third trimester has now officially begun. You may think weight gain is all you have left to deal with, but many women actually experience the worst symptoms of pregnancy in the last trimester. Your growing size only makes things more uncomfortable. Now is a good time to start thinking about a labor plan, but don't think it to be set in stone. Labor and del can be full of surprises. It is always best to keep an open mind and be prepared for anything and everything. Also if it is currently the hot season in your area remember to stay out of the sun and avoid standing for long periods of time. This can cause dizziness, which could cause falling.
Month Eight, Week Twenty Nine:
How your baby is growing:
The brain makes a big leap this week and your baby can now regulate it's own body temperature and achieve rhythmic breathing. Brain activity increases, and some researchers even believe babies dream by week twenty-nine. The bone marrow is complete and has taken over full charge of red blood cell production. Your baby is now probably just under a whopping three pounds and stands between fifteen and seventeen inches tall. It can no longer twist and turn as space in the amniotic sack continues to diminish. By now, other than hard kicks, you'll notice movements becoming more subtle. You may even be able to tell if it is a foot or hand hitting you.
How you may be changing:
Your internal organs are now becoming very crowded. This can make for difficulty breathing and may cause all variety of aches and pains. It also means far more frequent bathroom breaks as the bladder becomes squished. Hang in there, you're nearly finished. This week the body also begins to release prolactin. Prolactin triggers the production of milk, so if you haven't been leaking already, you may notice a bit of clear, white fluid leaking out now, or in the weeks to come. This fluid, called colostrum is an extra rich type of milk that is packed with antibodies to protect your new baby.
Month Eight, Week Thirty:
How your baby is growing:
Brain development continues this week as well as plenty of body growth to match. Your baby is now around three pounds and will likely still be between fifteen and seventeen inches tall. After week thirty growth varies even more widely from baby to baby. The average baby is twenty inches long and weighs eight pounds at birth. Your baby is also becoming far more self aware and can now differentiate light from dark. It can also trace light with it's eyes. Some researchers believe using a flash light outside the womb for baby to trace with its eyes will stimulate brain development. You can try this in a dim room to see if you get a reaction. Stimulating or not, interacting with your baby while it is still inside you is fun.
How you may be changing:
Positioning is becoming important this week and your belly has now reached about the size of a watermelon. Positioning is important in more ways than one. Maintaining proper posture will help your breathing and cut down on back aches. New positions will have to be found in the bedroom as well. Continuing intercourse while pregnant will strengthen your relationship with your baby's father by challenging your comfort zone. You'll find sex is a whole new ball game with a beach ball between you, and you may find a few new positions you like. Just avoid those that place pressure on your abdomen.
Month Eight, Week Thirty One:
How your baby is growing:
Even if you're breathless your placenta is still providing plenty of oxygen to your baby which is fattening up this week. Length growth begins to slow down, but weight doubles in the final weeks. Your baby is likely around three and a half pounds by now. It's eyes continue to develop, and the irises are now capable of contracting and dilating. Your baby's finger nails have now reached the ends of those tiny fingers. Tiny fingers which are no longer translucent! Fat has now become sufficient enough in your baby that it's skin will appear like a normal newborn baby.
How you may be changing:
Your sleep has been cut probably more than in half at this point between bathroom breaks and sheer discomfort, but you can't bring yourself to sit still. This is because the "nesting" instinct often takes hold by week thirty one. The nesting instinct urges you to build a nest for your baby, so to speak, ensuring everything is ready for him or her when they arrive. Be careful not to over do it, and don't be ashamed to recruit help. You may also experience pelvic pain at this point as what little space there is between your hips stretches.
Month Eight, Week Thirty Two:
How your baby is growing:
The wrinkles are ironing out! This week your baby's skin begins to become smooth as, well, a baby's bottom. Your baby may also already have a full head of hair. Other than that baby is simply continuing to gain weight this week, likely reaching the four pound mark. Taller babies may already be pushing eighteen inches while others will still be back at fifteen to sixteen. Babies born at this point have almost a one hundred percent survival rate, though they may have issues suckling due to an immature neuro-muscular maturity. You may want to begin keeping a kick count of your baby's activity as a decrease can indicate approaching labor.
How you may be changing:
Many women begin to experience Braxton Hicks contractions this week, if they haven't been having them previously. Braxton Hicks contractions are harmless contractions of the abdominal muscles that prepare the cervix for your approaching birth. Braxton Hicks contractions will likely not hurt really and if they do the pain will go away with time or a change of position. If your contractions don't go away or become frequent and rhythmic, occurring five minutes or less apart, call your prenatal health care provider. You should also call your provider if you experience sudden swelling of the hands or feet. All women experience swelling and bloating during pregnancy but a very sudden onset can be a sign of preeclampsia which can cause labor complications.
Month Nine, Week Thirty Three:
How your baby is growing:
Your baby now weighs a little over four pounds and will continue to put on about eight ounces a week from now on. It may have reached the height it will be born at by now, or it may even grow more. Many babies "drop" this week or turn and allow their heads to slip into the pelvis if they haven't done this already. If your baby has dropped you'll be able to breathe easier and your baby's brain will get better oxygen for it's final touches. Your baby is also beefing up it's immune system now compliments of your blood.
How you may be changing:
Your steady weight gain continues and you may begin to feel anxious or impatient for your baby to be here. Remember to keep good communication with your significant other, because they are likely feeling the same way. You are in this together and it is almost over.You may feel rhythmic twitches in your abdomen from now on. These are hiccups! Not your hiccups, but your baby's. Many babies begin to practice using their diaphragms around week thirty three which can lead to hiccups. It really is a bizarre sensation you have to experience to describe.
Month Nine, Week Thirty Four:
How your baby is growing:
Your baby's brain is now making the final nerve connections and is growing everyday, it is even learning from the womb! Your baby's brain won't ever finish growing, however. His or her brain will triple in size from birth to one year old, and will continue to grow for the rest of their life. Speaking of growing, your baby is likely four and a half to five pounds now and urinating almost a pint a day! Good thing amniotic fluid refreshes every three hours. Just imagine how many diapers that will be in just a few short weeks.
How you may be changing:
Early labor is a real possibility now. You'll want to obtain and install a rear facing car seat in your vehicle in order to be ready to take your new baby home. If you haven't finished your labor plan or packed your hospital bag this is also a great time. Keep in mind, even after delivering your baby you'll likely still look about three months pregnant, so choose sizes appropriately. Expect to stay in the hospital at least three days if this is your first baby. Don't forget amenities like a tooth brush and tooth paste. As uncomfortable and anxious as you may be, relaxing is the best thing for you and your baby this week.
Month Nine, Week Thirty Five:
How your baby is growing:
Most everything is complete from the vital organs to the toes nails and your baby is ready for the grand finally now. Your baby is just putting the finishing touches on it's immune and nervous system while gaining more weight. Past this week little is left to do but put on fat. Even the baby's hair is growing and it may be over an inch long by birth. Your baby is now probably around five pounds and may be even longer than twenty inches. Weight gain may slow now to about five ounces a week rather than eight.
How you may be changing:
You're probably thinking you can't get much bigger, but you can and will. If you're still employed you may want to consider beginning your maternity leave as labor could occur at any time. If you do decide to keep working avoid standing for long periods or time. If you work in an office and sit all day be sure to get up and walk around every few hours to reduce swelling and stiffness. If your significant other works now is also a great time to arrange child, pet and home care while you're in the hospital. These things shouldn't be left to the last minute. You'll have enough to deal with while in the hospital.
Month Nine, Week Thirty Six:
How your baby is growing:
Your baby is now complete! Well, in the sense that pretty much all that is left to do is gain weight. If you go into labor now you are considered full term and the labor won't be slowed or stopped. Your baby likely weighs between five and six pounds now and is twenty or more inches long. Your prenatal care provider will feel your abdomen and attempt to estimate it's exact size to be sure it won't pose labor complications. If your baby begins to become too large to exit the womb naturally you may be induced early.
How you may be changing:
Ninety-six percent of babies have dropped by week thirty-six, sitting head down and ready to go. If you do go into labor this week don't feel bad. A due date is just a general date of arrival. Some women go into labor weeks before and some weeks after. If your prenatal health care provider says everything is okay, it is. You'll also be tested for Group Strep B this week to ensure you won't be infecting your baby on it's way into the world. Check-ups will now be weekly.
Month Nine, Week Thirty Seven:
How your baby is growing:
Your baby now spends more time practicing breathing than kicking, partially due to a lack of space. As your baby breathes in amniotic fluid it is also swallowing some which will later become your baby's first bowel movement or meconium. Meconium is a black, tar-like poop that will pass within the first twenty-four hours of birth. If it doesn't this could indicate a bowel blockage. Meconium is made up of amniotic fluid, dead skin cells and shedding lanugo. That's right your baby is also shedding this week, and by birth the majority of the fuzzy skin coating will be gone. Although, many babies retain hair on their face and ears.,
How you may be changing:
This week you may lose the mucus plug you formed in your cervix. Sometimes this plug is accompanied by blood and hence referred to as "bloody show". Some women lose their mucus plug more slowly over time. Either way once the mucus plug is lost it is a sign that labor is fast approaching. You will also feel sort of loose this week as the hormone relaxin causes joints relax, hence the name. Relaxin's purpose is to allow the joints of the pelvis to more ease of passage for your baby. You'll be thankful for this later!
Month Ten, Week Thirty Eight:
How your baby is growing:
Baby's growth redoubles the week and can become as much as an ounce a day! Your weight gain however will likely slow down or stop altogether. How is that possible? The baby is exchanging weight for amniotic fluid. Some babies have to be induced early at this point because they have consumed too much of their amniotic fluid. Not to worry though, excluding complications that could occur with any labor, your baby has a one hundred percent chance of survival and won't likely need any extra medical care.
How you may be changing:
Some women experience tingling, numbness or electric-like pains running down their legs this week. This is caused by your baby's head putting pressure on nerves as it settles lower into your pelvis. You may be feeling extremely anxious to meet your baby at this point but avoid silly induction practices such as castor oil or herbs. In the end these methods will only add to your discomfort. Your baby will come when it's ready, and if it doesn't your prenatal health care provider will provide a safe induction. Try and be patient.
Month Ten, Week Thirty Nine:
How your baby is growing:
Not much is happening now. Your baby has likely reached it's birth weight and height by now. It is just continuing to practice breathing and may gain small amounts of weight. Hair, nail, and brain growth will continue. Researchers believe that sometime this week or in the next couple of weeks your baby will actually decide to be born. Your baby will simply send an electrical signal to the placenta which will trigger the necessary hormones to begin your birth. The miracle of life really is amazing! If researcher's are correct then your baby really does choose to come out or stay in.
How you may be changing:
Even if you are tired try to keep busy this week. If you sit around just waiting for your labor to occur it will seem to take forever, only adding to your anxiety. Since you're wondering though, there are a few hints that could indicate the baby will be here soon. Such as; loss of mucus plug and/or bloody show, increase in nesting urge drive, weight loss, appetite increase, and loose stools. None of these guarantee a labor is imminent, but they may be an indicative.
Month Ten, Week Forty:
How your baby is growing:
What's going on with the majority of babies can be seen at this point, because they've been born! While only four percent of labors take place on their actual due date, many occur before the forty week mark. If your baby hasn't been born it will continue to gain weight and lose it's fuzz this week. You may have daily examinations at this point to ensure that your babies amniotic fluid remains sufficient. Many babies end up being induced if they surpass the fortieth week for health reasons.
How you may be changing:
You're either recovering from labor now or suffering through what could be two more weeks of pregnancy. If you've had the baby you're likely exhausted. Take advantage of this period of restfulness in your baby and sleep. Plenty of people are going to want to see the little bundle of joy, but don't feel bad in asking them to come another time. If you haven't had the baby, hang in there! It has to come out eventually one way or another. Try to stay positive and remain busy unless your practitioner has indicated you must be on bed rest.
If you've had your baby congratulations, if not feel welcome to read the final weeks of your pregnancy in my next article, post-term pregnancy weekly calendar. If you have had your baby check out my profile for tons of helpful information on baby care.

Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP): What You Need to Know

Acute Fatty Liver of Pregnancy (AFLP): What You Need to Know

Acute fatty liver of pregnancy (AFLP) is a rare condition in which too much fat accumulates in the liver. If detected early enough, the damage is minimal. However, left untreated or poorly treated the condition can cause liver failure and even death. Although AFLP is rare, it cannot be predicted or prevented. In the past, the condition was almost always fatal. However, thanks to medical advances, mortality from AFLP has been greatly reduced. Who gets AFLP?
AFLP is a rare condition affecting one in every 7,000 to 11,000 pregnancies. It normally occurs during the last trimester of pregnancy but can occur any time during the second half of pregnancy (after twenty weeks gestation.) However, it can also occur during the period immediately following delivery. AFLP most often affects first-time pregnancies. Although the condition does not usually affect subsequent pregnancies, in some cases AFLP can recur.
What causes AFLP?
The exact cause of the condition is not known. In many cases, however, AFLP has been found to be associated with an abnormality of fatty-acid metabolism as a result of a deficiency in LCHAD. The deficiency of LCHAD results in the accumulation of fatty acid in the liver. When this occurs in the fetus, it brings on the disease in the mother. In such cases, the disease is known to be genetic, following autosomal recessive pattern. Because its cause is known, genetic testing can take place to possibly prevent the disease. However, this form of the condition only occurs in a fraction of AFLP cases. In the remainder of AFLP cases, the cause is unknown.
What are the symptoms of AFLP?
Symptoms of AFLP can vary greatly. Sometimes they can even go unnoticed until delivery. Symptoms can include but are not limited to: vomiting, jaundice, abdominal pain, malaise, headache, tiredness, confusion, nausea, and pruritis. Although they are not true "symptoms," AFLP has also been found to be associated with other conditions including preeclampsia and diabetes insipidus. Patients with these conditions should be aware of the symptoms of AFLP and contact their doctor immediately if they think they are experiencing any.
How is AFLP diagnosed?
In order to diagnose the condition, a doctor will first listen to the symptoms the patient is describing, if any. He/she will also look for certain signs of AFLP such as encephalopathy, polydipsia, and ascites. If he/she suspects AFLP, then certain tests may be performed to confirm diagnosis and rule out other conditions. One test that may be performed is a liver biopsy. Another is an ultrasound which is used to look for fat build up in the liver. Blood tests are also used to check for elevated liver enzymes and low blood sugar, both signs of AFLP.
How is AFLP treated?
In most cases, once AFLP has been diagnosed, hospitalization and prompt delivery immediately follow. If the mother is unstable, she is usually stabilized before the baby is born. Although the baby can be born vaginally, it is usually done via cesarean section because AFLP poses an increased risk of bleeding to the mother. Depending on the severity of the condition, the mother may need to be in intensive care anywhere from a few hours to a few weeks. In general, treatment is aimed at combating and preventing the many complications of AFLP following delivery. These include cerebral edema, renal failure, hypoglycemia, infections, and hemorrhage. Although the condition usually improves after delivery, there have been some cases where marked deterioration follows delivery. Subsequent treatment depends on the severity of the condition. In rare cases, a liver transplant is necessary.
What is the prognosis of those with AFLP?
The prognosis for mother and infant depends on the severity of the disease. The mortality rate for mothers with the condition has been dramatically reduced in the last decade. It now stands at eighteen percent. Most of the cases of mortality are the result of complications of AFLP such as hemorrhage but not AFLP itself. Likewise, the mortality rate for infants born to mothers with AFLP has been reduced and now stands at twenty-three percent. Most cases of infant mortality are believed to be the result of premature delivery. In the past, AFLP was almost always fatal. Now, thanks to medical advances, mortality from the condition has been greatly reduced.
Sources
MedicineNet
Wikipedia

(AFLP): What You Need to Know

Serena slips into bikini in Bahamas

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She’s known for being an incredible force on the tennis court and has been ranked World No.1 on five separate occasions to prove it.

But there’s more to Serena Williams than her sporting skill as a range of stunning images of the sportswoman on holiday show.

The tennis player showed off her incredible figure, as well as range of swimwear, in snaps taken during her holiday in the Bahamas.

Serena treated herself to a sun-filled getaway in the Bahamas following her US Open win back in September.

In one image Serena is seen strolling down what looks like a deserted beach, as she smiles back at the camera.

Her hair is loose and curly in its natural state and she is wearing a fifties style bikini which shows off her shapely bottom.

She showed off her behind in another set of images which show her in one, looking at the sea with her arms in the air and then gazing back at the camera once again.

In another image she’s sitting beside the turquoise sea looking contemplative.

In all of the images Serena appears to be alone, despite the fact she was recently linked to French coach Patrick Mouratoglou.

Following her victory back in September the pretty player flew to Paris and was spotted hanging out with the hunky coach.

$15m Ibori bribe: Court dismisses intervener’s application

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A Federal High Court, Abuja yesterday dismissed the application brought by Mr. Olalekan Bayode, seeking to be admitted as a party in the $15 million Ibori bribe forfeiture matter.

The presiding judge, Justice Gabriel Kolawole, had on July 24, 2012 granted an interim order of forfeiture of an unclaimed $15m Ibori bribe to the Federal Government following an application by the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission.

In granting the order, the judge upheld the federal government’s claim that the money “If left untouched and unspent in the state it was kept in the strong room (of the CBN) since April 2007, may eventually be destroyed, defaced, mutilated and become useless.”

Justice Kolawole also ordered that the interim order should be published in national daily “for anyone who is interested in the property to appear before the court to show cause within 14 days why the final order of forfeiture should not be made in favour of the Federal Government of Nigeria.”

That publication triggered a rush of claimants.

But Bayode, who claims to be a fridge and aircondition technician filed an application seeking to be an intervener to manage the fund for the benefit of Nigerians.

He said he has decided to intervene because he did not want the fund to go the way of previously recovered proceeds of crime which cannot be accounted for by the recipients.

But a statement by the Head of Media and Publicity of the Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC), Mr. Wilson Uwujaren, said the presiding judge rejected Bayode’s application

The statement said: “Justice Kolawole, while striking out the application, noted that it was completely at variance with the interim order of court inviting interested parties to show cause why the money should not be forfeited to the federal government.

“When I read the affidavit, I asked myself whether they really heard of the opportunity given through the publication of the interim order. While I readily overlook the misconduct of the applicant, I cannot understand the conduct of his counsel.

“The judge frowned at Barrister Femi Aina’s conduct which he said left much to be desired.

“When the order I made is juxtaposed with the application brought by the intervener’s counsel, which is professionally hollow, I consider this as a disregard to court process. Right of access to court must be made judiciously and not frivolously,” he warned.

With the dismissal of the application, the coast is clear for the court to consider the claim of the Delta State government regarding ownership of the money.

The case had been adjourned to December 11, 2012 for hearing

Lagos targets N80b from bond issuance

Lagos State Government yesterday signed a financial deal with Chapel Hill Limited, lead issuing house, with the aim of raising N80 billion through bond, which will be channeled towards infrastructural renewal in the state.

The sum is the highest ever by any state government through bond issuance and represents the first tranche of the total N167.5 billion the state is sourcing under its second bond series (by way of a book build) between now and 2019.

It is also the fourth time the state is raising funds via bond issuance to drive its infrastructural development.

The total sum is to be invested in infrastructural development which the Governor Babatunde Fashola led administration intends to focus on in the 2013 fiscal year.

Amongst the ongoing projects to which the Bond will be channeled to include the expansion and reconstruction of the Lagos-Badagry Expressway, Blue line rail corridor, ferry terminals in parts of the state to boost water transportation, construction and completion of health institutions such as Ayinke House within the Lagos State University Teaching Hospital (LASUTH), Maternal Healthcare Centres among others.

State Governor, Mr. Babatunde Fashola who addressed State House Correspondents shortly after the completion of the board meeting for the deal at Lagos House, Ikeja, which attracted financial houses and stock broking firms, assured stakeholders that the money would be tied to specific projects that add value to the state economy.

Portable Air Conditioners Guide- How to select best Portable A/C

Portable air conditioners are small, convenient and can be easily used in the spaces that are not best suited for permanent installation. Portable A/C lets you to move from one place to another. Generally these are more useful instead of room air conditioners because portable air conditioners can be easily shifted to your house as well as office.

Portable air conditioners usually come in two forms such as split and monoblock. It is an easy task to install portable air conditioners. You don’t have to destroy your costly windowsills for portable A/C. Portable air conditioners are used as spot coolers in home. You can save money by purchasing just one unit of portable air conditioner. Some portable air conditioners weigh only about 36 pounds and can be placed anywhere you want. These are very much convenient instead of window air conditioners. It consumes less energy because it is used to cool one room instead of whole house.

Due to its small size it can be easily placed in a corner. Portable air conditioners are used to cool as well as dehumidify the air. Its workings are just like window air conditioners. Several manufactures offer electronic controls in most models that helps you to set room temperature, blower speed, start and stop timer, and operation modes such as cool, dehumidify, heat. Its hand-held remote control helps you to change the settings according to your needs. Portable air conditioners also have a built-in air cleaner with charcoal filter and louvers that are used to direct the flow of the air.

Portable air conditioner is the better option for industries or organizations because it can be easily shifted from one work area to another. Even it can be used outside commercial faculty. People are currently purchasing more and more portable A/C just because of developing cooling technology and its small size.

Latest models of portable air conditioners use evaporative technology that is same as swamp cooler. These are used to cool small offices in the warehouses. In it, a water tank is used to cool and humidify air via evaporation. It can also be carried to motor home, car, truck, and boat because it works on a battery that uses 12-volt converter. Portable air conditioners provide effective and quick cooling and it is most suitable for smaller spaces.

Some portable air conditioners offer air purification filter that removes indoor pollutants like cigarette smoke. It makes your room atmosphere more comfortable in the muggy climates. It satisfies your temporary cooling requirements.

Be smart at the time of purchasing a new portable air conditioner. You should check its energy efficiency, dehumidifying function and exhaust mechanism while purchasing a new one. You’ve to select it according to room area and model capacity. Choose a portable A/C that has remote control features that lets you to adjust it as per your needs.

How to get publishers to notice you.

If your articles are not getting published very often, or you just want to increase the chances of them being published, then you will benefit from the tips in this article.
1. Article Length
You should always keep your article 500 to 800 words long. If you cannot fit what you want to say into that amount of space, then break your article up into more than one part.
2. Resource Box Length
When writing your resource box, keep it 5 to 6 lines long. In a resource box, you are simply trying to get people to request more information, not sell them something. If you want a longer ad, buy one!
3. Line Length
The lines in both your article and your resource box should be formatted to 60 to 65 characters per line. One of the consequences of not doing so is that, in some email programs, your article may appear with every line at a different length.
You can get your article formatted, as well as learning its character, line, and word count, at the following website for free. http://www.fwointl.com/FWOFormatter.html

4. Is Your Article Actually An Article?
Publishers want to provide their readers with actually useful information and you should want the same. If you write an article, that is just a sales letter or press release it will be rejected 99 percent of the time.
5. Inactive Links
Before you even think about publishing or submitting your article check that all links within it are active and working. Nothing is more irritating than to click on a link for a site you are interested in only to find out that it no longer exists.
6. Spelling, Punctuation, and Grammar
If you submit your article and it is full of errors, it will be thrown into the trash folder so fast that your head will spin. Submitting articles with these types of errors not only makes you look extremely unprofessional, but it shows disrespect for both the publisher and their readers.
7. SPAM Triggers
As a courtesy, you should run your article through a program that will check it for triggers that could possibly get it rejected by filters. This is not a necessary step but it will definitely impress publishers and increase the chances of your article being published.
You can check your article for free at http://www.lyris.com/contentchecker.
8. Publisher Guidelines
This should be understood without having to say it, but it is still important enough to mention. Always, always, always follow the publisher's guidelines when submitting an article to them. Not doing so will get your article rejected quicker than anything else.
Read this list, print it out, and keep it by you when you are writing an article. Read each tip and make sure that you are following it.
Making the above mistakes will insult the intelligence of the publishers and their readers, as well as wasting your time and theirs.

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How to Drive Up Sales in your Wholesale Handbags Website

Customers are getting smart. They know what they want, and with the sheer number of wholesale handbags websites on the Internet, they will walk away if they don’t get it. After all, there will always be another wholesale handbags supplier who can give them a better deal. Or if not a cheaper handbag, something in a better color or a prettier design for the same price you’re offering. They’re very fickle when it comes to buying wholesale handbags. “If you can’t sell me the wholesale handbags that I’m looking for,” they’ll say, “I’ll find someone who will.”

So the way to succeed at the wholesale handbags industry is to really offer the best variety and the most reasonable prices. Even if you lead the pack in search engine optimization, or have the fanciest graphics and the most colorful product photos, if your wholesale handbags website doesn’t deliver value to the customers, you don’t make more sales.

That’s why it’s important to develop your wholesale handbags business’ network of suppliers. How can you offer good prices for your wholesale handbags when you’re paying too much for your stocks? How can you entice your visitors to shop when your catalogue of wholesale handbags is meager and monotonous?

That’s why your success in wholesale handbags depends on an extensive directory of wholesale handbags suppliers. It’s the most useful kind of database that you’ll ever find on the internet, and perhaps the smartest move you’ll ever make for your business. Having found one, you can find suppliers with the best rates, and then negotiate for even prices by telling them that you can always take your business elsewhere. And if you’re not happy with any of your wholesale handbags suppliers (maybe their service isn’t reliable, or their quality is erratic, or they simply don’t have the designs that your visitors want) then you have other options.

And if your wholesale handbags business blossoms, as we all hope it will, then you can expand it without worrying that you won’t be able to keep up with the demand for wholesale handbags. You can go to other wholesale handbags suppliers to get a different kind of style or material, or include more whole handbags suppliers of designer labels. You have more power over your business, you deliver better value to your customers, and ultimately, you have higher profits.


So what are you waiting for? This kind of service may be exactly what you need to stand out in a sea of wholesale handbags suppliers. So the next time a customer visits your wholesale handbags website, and looks at your large inventory and sees the low prices you can afford to give (because you get it lower prices too) she isn’t going to walk away. Except, maybe, to get her credit card - make that credit cards - and buy all the handbags she can.