關於 sterile water for irrigation ，我們在網路上蒐集到這些相關的討論、資訊與評價

《紐約時報》：乾旱危機中的台灣—保晶片廠供水，停農田灌溉。

本篇跟同學分享紐約時報針對台灣乾旱 (drought) 所做的報導，報導中討論以台積電為首的高科技產業用水情形。以及農民因為限水 (water constraint) 而停止灌溉 (irrigation) 農田面臨休耕 (fallow) 的困境 (morass)。其中也探討民眾的用水習慣是否浪費、政府訂水價過低與否的議題。
你覺得呢？在高科技產業與農民之間該如何取捨？👨‍🌾👩‍🌾
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📰 俐媽新聞英文—台灣乾旱篇：

- pit (v.) 使對立；使競爭
—> pit A against B (ph.) 由外在因素造成A和B競爭
- a stone's throw from (ph.) 一步之遙
- spell (v.) 招致；帶來
- drought (n.) 乾旱
- strain (n.) 沉重壓力，負擔
- ration out (ph.) 按定量配給
e.g. We’ll have to ration out the water.
我們得將水按定額配給。
- alleviate (v.) 減輕；緩和
- water constraint (n.) 限水
- desalination (n.) 海水淡化；去鹽作用 [化學用語]
- reservoir (n.) 水庫；蓄水池
- dredge (v.) 疏浚；挖掘
- pipe (v.) 用管道輸送
- irrigation (n.) 灌溉
- barren (a.) = unfertile = sterile土地貧瘠的，荒蕪的
- sparse (a.) 稀少的
- subtropical (a.) 亞熱帶的
- monsoon (n.) 季風
- detrimental (a.) 有害的；不利的
- tap (n.) 自來水
- pay / give lip service (ph.) 耍嘴炮
- take ... for granted (ph.) 視...為理所當然
- grip (v.) 控制
- scramble (v.) 搶奪
- thwarted (v.) 受挫折；挫敗
- parched (a.) 乾枯的
- haul (v.) 搬運
- sweeping (a.) 全面的
- scarce (a.) 缺乏的
- paradoxical (a.) 自相矛盾的
- verge on (ph.) 趨近於
- stigmatize (v.) 污名化
- woe (n.) 災難；不幸
- hydraulic engineering 水利工程
- morass (n.) 困境
- moonscape (n.) 月球表面
- fallow (n.) 休耕地

🗞 新聞來源：
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/04/08/technology/taiwan-drought-tsmc-semiconductors.html
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感謝欒為同學整理提供☺️

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#台大明明孩子記得節約用水

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Here we want to share some of the basics of planting vegetables from seeds. This article is targeted to those who want to start planting at home but it may also be beneficial for those who have long gardening. Many more are actually things that can be included in this article but the information below is the main thing to be known to ensure seeds are planted and well growing.

1. Quality of seeds is important.

Not all seeds can grow and the addition rate depends on the quality of the seed. Generally more quality seeds contain or have a larger size. To make sure you get quality seeds get from a trusted manufacturer. Seeds treated with antimicrob and antifungus are also better.

2. The time taken for additions is different

Each plant grows at a different rate. Okra is among the plants that are easy and grow fast. Chili grows slowly and grows than okra. There are also seeds that will take long or hard to grow. To help extension, soak the seeds in the water for the night before being infused.

3. Ways of plants are different according to plants.

Plants like spinach and kangkung are easy to be planted, seeds can directly be covered on the plant media but keep the distance between seeds is not too close. For vegetable plants that grow like salad and cabbage need a larger room between plants. Plants like this and other plants such as chili and tomatoes should be sowed in the tray of a seasian and then diverted to the plant media like in a pot or on the ground. The distance between plants and vase size needs to fit the type of plants. For seeds that have low splash rates, sow over the media and then move the seeds that have grown into the tray of the semaian tray.

4. Use medium semaian and medium of suitable plants

Medium that is suitable for a piece of seed is smooth, holding humidity well, has a good ventilation, and hype (loggar). A good medium is also free from any pest, disease (sterile), and weed seeds. An example of a medium that is suitable for a seed of seeds is peat mos. Soil is not suitable to be used for a piece of seed because it's not sterile, too heavy, and doesn't have good irrigation A good medium plant is like a mixed soil that is rich with organic ingredients, has good ventilation and irrigation, optimum pH level and sufficient and balanced nutrients.

5. Make sure the medium is always moist during the extension process

The addition begins when seeds absorb water and roots will start to grow to get nutrients and water. At the extension stage, it's important to ensure the right condition for seed growth as its growth is easily affected when lack of water or too hot. The water should be enough during the period of addition without adding to it. One way to keep the humidity is to put a tray into plastic until the seeds grow.

6. Light is important after addiction

To ensure the right condition for the extension of seeds, seeds are usually sowed in dim and not hot conditions. But after the seeds have grown, the seeds need to be exposed to the sun. Lack of light after addiction will cause seeds to grow long and thin. Morning sunlight is enough to make sure seeds grow well.

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Good morning!

Ella Grace gets some pretty gnarly allergies that get her clogged up so we've been giving her a sinus flush/neti pot rinse since she was little when she needs it. I decided to record us doing one before bed since it's one of our most frequently asked tutorials! 😂🙈

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Here are some benefits of a sinus flush/neti pot routine:

- Keeps nasal/sinus passages clear and free of irritants (prevents infections)
- Clears away mucus more effectively than a snot sucker (and we've tried lots!!!!!)
- Relieves sinus pressure by flushing out congestion
- Thins out mucus more effectively than a nasal spray so it can drain more easily
- Ayurvedic natural non-drug remedy

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We worked up different stages before we got to the "big bottle" flush. I let Ella Grace mostly lead me and she was quite clear whenever she was ready for the next stage.

1. Infant (check w dr if below 6m) - swaddled and laying down on a changing mat w a cloth underneath to absorb. Tilt body to the side and flush so it runs out the other nostril not to the back of her throat. Use the small one-time saline ampoules or in small doses so baby has time to process and take a breath between. The first few times is tricky at first as they are still learning how it works so lots of soothing, reassuring, prepping, talking through, explaining, empathizing. I also count down (like in swim lessons) so when I get to 3, she starts understanding and instinctively holds her breath.

2. Struggling Toddler : When they are a bit older but still struggle when you have to do it. Use a bath towel to swaddle and gently but firmly hold down head w your forearm. This is done for their safety so you can be quick and they won't inhale the saline into their lungs and choke/cough. The key at this stage is to get them familiar with it

3. Toddler: The older they get, the more they are able to reason and understand so you can take off the towel swaddle if they are good at holding still and holding their breath when you flush. (Quick flushes and age-appropriate holding of breath!) I count down and prepare her and she knows what is coming without being afraid that I will just do a sneak attack or when she isn't ready.

4. Toddler standing up: Once they can stand up, tilt their head to the side and stay there, you can move on to the big bottle. At first, she was really ticklish and would giggle giggle when the bottle came near. She still does this occasionally and I just laugh with her and then count down. Be mindful that with the big bottle, each flush is longer so build in time for her to take breaths between. Don't forget the cloth! 🤦🏻‍♀️🙈

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A couple things to note:

- Water MUST be filtered and boiled (and cooled down) or sterile. Never straight from the tap.
- Gravity does a majority of the work so tilting to the side really helps although the NeilMed bottle will also work upright.
- The idea is that the volume of saline going through the nasal/sinus passages helps to push out the junk so the key is pushing enough through but also keeping it short enough so they can take a breath between instead of inhaling while the saline is going through which causes them to get really upset when it goes down the wrong pipe!
- In a pinch or if traveling and you don't have supplies, you can either use sterile saline (used for flushing a wound or contact lens solution) w a sterile irrigation syringe or sterilized bulb aspirator bulb (snot sucker).
- Always discard leftovers and use a new batch of saline every time.
- We did this with the encouragement of our doctor because I also do it for my allergies and it helps tremendously in preventing a sinus infection and J does it when he gets a cold. If you have any medical concerns at all, please clear it w your doctor first!
- Never share bottles. We sterilize between flushes and label everyone's bottle so we don't mix them up. We also change our bottles every 3 months.

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Tips for helping w the struggle
- Be empathetic. I talk about this in my Toddler Wars workshop but you use similar strategies in working together instead of against each other. Talk them through it, prepare them for it, explain what you are doing and why, be firm but don't bully, validate their concerns, be understanding and build trust.
- Let them have some control over the things that they can control. Do you want to do it before your bath or after? Do you want to help me squeeze? Will you let me know when you are ready? etc
- We praise a lot for being brave and we tell her we are proud she tried even if she cries or gets upset. We make a ridiculously big deal when she is finished and make it a point to ask if she feels better after.
- I think more so than anything, Ella Grace really feels the difference before and after a flush and that's why she enjoys it. Frequently, if she's stuffed up or having an allergy attack, she asks for a "flush please mama" and it both breaks my heart and makes me so proud. ❤️❤️❤️

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We get our NeilMed Sinus Rinse supplies from m+ pharmacy. In America, they are available at most of the drugstores as well as Target and Walmart. In Singapore, they are available in Guardian.

Infants - NeilMed NasaDrops Saline on the Go single use ampules
Toddlers/Adults - NeilMed Sinus Rinse Kit (they actually make a smaller pediatric bottle but I haven't seen it in Malaysia 😅)
Refills - NeilMed Sinus Rinse Premixed Sachets

You don't necessarily have to use the premixed sachets but I find it very convenient and very gentle because it's pH balanced. Much easier than trying to figure out the math of the ratio of salt to water to baking soda without it stinging!

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