Nearly every city and town in Japan now has its very own design, usually based on its claim to fame. Osaka has its castle; Kobe, its zoo. Of course, Fuji has its mountain. 

Once your baby has tried and reacted well to a variety of single-food purees, at around 7 to 9 months of age, you can introduce them to combination purees, focusing on foods they’ve already tried. Healthline recommends: spinach and white yams, beets and blueberries, avocado and banana, and butternut squash and pear.

Julia Wilson, who tracks corporate sustainability efforts for the Nielsen research firm, says 73 percent of consumers are looking to shift their consumption habits to reduce their environmental impact, and she predicts that they’ll spend $150 billion on sustainable goods by 2021. Young consumers in particular lack the brand loyalty of their parents, she said, meaning they’re willing to make purchase decisions that align with their values. And that presents an opportunity.

This homeopathic stress relief remedy is a safe and natural way to soothe jangled nerves. It’s made with a blend of botanicals, like rock rose, impatiens, clematis, star of Bethlehem and cherry plum — which work to dial down the tension and promote a feeling of calm. Just add four drops to any drink or put them directly under your tongue. This reviewer writes, "I can keep it in my pocket for stressful situations and use it when needed… This stuff gets me through book signings, work, social events, late-night stress, and calms much of my overthinking."

If you love the smooth, nonacidic flavor of cold brew, this machine provides the best and easiest way to make your preferred coffee at home. You combine ground coffee and water in the coffee chamber and allow the mixture to sit for 12 to 24 hours in the refrigerator. Then, you use a lever to release and filter the concentrated coffee into the glass carafe, a process that takes about 20 minutes. To serve, you add water, ice or milk to dilute to your taste. A lid for the carafe is included. No skill is required, only patience.

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If you’re looking for something of the plush variety, consider this set of limited edition Opera Ghosts as seen at the end of the Haunted Mansion’s graveyard scene (although these two are far more adorable). The pair feature glow-in-the-dark details and come in a sturdy headstone-shaped display package.

Rodriguez Deli Grocery, 1101 Spruce St., Aug. 6, one violation. Floor is damaged down to bare wood and is not a non-absorbent, smooth, easily cleanable surface.

Onto the market comes a home that seamlessly blends the traditions of River Oaks’ stunning luxury and Houston’s ever-evolving aesthetic. If one home could convey both old-school charm and contemporary chic, it’s 2419 Del Monte Dr.

With a slim design and stealthy paint job, the SX14 is undeniably attractive. The brand may not be owned by Sony anymore, but there’s still something nostalgic about the wavy logo adorning the SX14′s lid. The glossy branding is concealed against a rough matte-black surface that’s outlined by a smooth black border.

Barnowski said though caps should be taken off bottles before they’re recycled, the campaign focused on the major categories for education.

Dillon sits in a tie for 14th place with Ryan Newman in the Monster Energy Series standings. He has two top-10 finishes this year and now two pole positions, the first coming at Auto Club Speedway in March.