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You are probably familiar with the popular fruit, the Raspberry (Rubus idaeus). The raspberry is native to many parts of Europe and Northern America. The leaves of the raspberry plant have been used as a medicinal herb for centuries. They are thought to have many varied properties including those that are beneficial for pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding.
It is believed that raspberry leaf, if taken regularly through pregnancy and labour can:
Raspberry leaf is also used for the following:
It is thought that around one fifth of pregnant women take some form of raspberry leaf. Women believe that it will shorten labour and make the birth easier. The use of this herb for remedial purposes dates back to the sixth century and its benefits in childbirth have been recorded as a proven aid in maternity in the most ancient of herbal books.
This article is for information purposes only. Please consult your health care practitioner before taking raspberry leaf.
With thanks to Myra Parsons (Research Midwife) - who assisted with the preparation of this article.
There has been research on the effects of raspberry leaf extracts on animals and on women in the first week after birth (Burn & Withell, 1941; Whitehouse, 1941). Raspberry leaf was found to cause a relaxant effect on the uterus. It was believed that this relaxant effect caused the uterine contractions of labour to become better coordinated and more efficient, thus shortening the length of labour. It is also commonly assumed that women who take raspberry leaf throughout labour will have an improved second and third stage of labour. Consequently there is supposed to be a reduced risk of bleeding after birth.
Three midwives from Westmead Hospital in Sydney looked at the literature to try to find further research on the use of Raspberry leaf and its effects on labour. They could find no such research. These same midwives decided to do their own research. The first study they carried out was an observational study on women who were currently taking raspberry leaf in pregnancy. They compared them to women who did not take any raspberry leaf. There were 108 women in the study (57 taking raspberry leaf and 51 who did not take any). Some women started taking raspberry leaf in their pregnancy as early as 8 weeks and others started as late as 39 weeks. Most women however started taking raspberry leaf between 28 and 34 weeks in their pregnancy. The findings of the observational study suggested that the raspberry leaf herb can be consumed by women during their pregnancy for the purpose for which it is taken, that is, to shorten labour with no identified side effects for the women or their babies. An unexpected finding in this study was that the women in the raspberry leaf group were less likely to require an artificial rupture of membranes, a caesarean section, forceps or vacuum birth than the women in the control group.
Two of the three original midwives (Myra Parsons and Michele Simpson) decided that the next step was to perform a randomised controlled trial, using a larger sample, to substantiate the findings of the observational study. This second study was completed earlier this year. Parsons (2000) reports that this second study demonstrated the safety of raspberry leaf tablets (2.4gm daily) taken from 32 weeks pregnancy until the commencement of labour. There were no side effects identified for mother or baby. The analysis of the findings suggested that raspberry leaf tablets shortened the second stage of labour by an average of 10 minutes but made no difference to the length of the first stage of labour. Raspberry leaf tablets reduced the incidence of artificial rupture of membranes, forceps and ventouse births. Although the reduced incidence of these interventions did not prove to be statistically significant - the researches stated that 'these results are clinically significant'.
Raspberry leaf can be taken in tablet form, teabags, loose leaf tea, or as a tincture. Raspberry leaf can be purchased from many health food stores or from a health care practitioner. Due to the limited research on raspberry leaf - the ideal preparation and the ideal dosage is not known at this stage.
The following guidelines on consuming raspberry leaf during pregnancy have been taken from Parsons (1999):
Raspberry Leaf has been recommended by naturopaths and herbalists as well as some midwives and obstetricians. Consult a health care provider regarding the type of preparation and what dosage to take.
Many practitioners recommend that raspberry leaf is best commenced at 32 weeks of pregnancy and continued through to the birth. Parsons (2000) found that taking raspberry leaf tablets, 2.4gm per day from 32 weeks, produced no side effects. Other practitioners recommend that Raspberry leaf can be started at the beginning of pregnancy or even prior to pregnancy. However at the present time there is no known research on the safety of taking Raspberry Leaf earlier in pregnancy. When is the ideal time for a woman to start taking raspberry leaf in pregnancy? What is the correct dosage? These are questions that need to be answered by further research.
Both recent studies on Raspberry leaf found that there were no reported side effects (Parsons 1999; Parsons 2000). Anecdotal reports say that Raspberry leaf may cause nausea, increased Braxton Hicks contractions and diarrhoea. But more research is needed involving larger numbers of women before we will truly know if there are any side effects.
The use of herbal products during pregnancy should undergo the careful consideration you would give to taking any medication during pregnancy. One of the problems with herbal preparations in general is the lack of regulation on their manufacture. Some herbal preparations have been contaminated with other substances. There has been reports of contamination of imported herbal products with drugs and animal faeces. It is for this reason that it is important to purchase a product through a reputable source.
Raspberry leaves are naturally high in tannins. Tannin can be constipating, which is something that pregnant women are already prone to. Long term safety of consumption of tannin is unknown and maybe carcinogenic. If choosing a tincture form of Raspberry leaf be aware that it is alcohol based. Some preparations are very high in alcohol. Remember that there is no safe level of alcohol established in pregnancy.
(29th December 2000)
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I have been giving RL to my pregnant Jack Russell bitches for some time now and find it works remarkbly well. Very few bad births
The limited research available suggests that there are no side effects of taking raspberry leaf tea in pregnancy. Large numbers of pregnant women take raspberry leaf tea. I would suggest being careful about what tea you purchase - some teas from overseas may contain contaminants. If possible purchase Australian grown and organic like the raspberry leaf tea distributed by Southern Light Herbs.
Hi Jane, thanks for this informative article. I just started taking the Blackmores Raspberry Leaf tablets a week ago (am now 35 weeks pregnant) at the recommended daily dose and was wondering whether or not there is benefit to continue the tablets after the birth of the baby for a period of time? Can you let me know please. Thanks Maria
Hi Maria - Raspberry leaf is thought to have benefical effects once the baby is born (as mentioned in the article above). However the research I've read has only related to pregnancy and birth. So at this point I do not know if there are real benefits in the postnatal period (the time after birth) simply as the research hasn't been done.
Hi, I'm 40 weeks pregnant and was wondering if it was safe to start taking raspberry leaf tablets at this stage of pregnancy? Many thanks.
Hey' I was spotting for three months with my first child and I started on red raspberry herbs 1 cup a day with no sweetener and my son is in the best of health at the age of 14 year's old now. I love it and I pass it on as much as i can it really help's now im taking it again to get pregnant it help with that too
I have been recommended rapberry Leaf tea by a friend but am concerned about the alcohol content. Is there a version available without alcohol in it?
Hi Lisa - yes commercially prepared Raspberry Leaf Tinctures contain alcohol. My only suggestion is to find a Naturopath that will make it for you with an alternative base like glycerin.
when is the best time to start taking RL tea. i am nearly 20 weeks and everyone is saying to take it after 35 weeks
Hi Tammy - In the research they commenced taking rasberry leaf at 32 weeks with no adverse outcomes. Some naturopaths recommend earlier (around 28 weeks). More research is needed before we know the ideal time to start.
Hi, I took RL tea when pregnant with my son and was fine, unfortunately, didn't help with a shorter labour but no side effects. I now suffer from heavy periods, 13 years on and was thinking of taking RL to help with this, is RL something you recommend and if so when should I take them, all month or just when the periods start. Many thanks. Sue
Hi Sue - My expertise is pregnancy, so I am not sure of when to take it or how much for menstrual issues. I do know that Raspberry leaf is used to regulate the menstrual cycle and decrease heavy periods. If you consulted a naturopath - they would be able to better advise you.
Hi, I'm 32 weeks today and I started taking raspberry leaf tablets this morning. I was just wondering what effects taking RL would have on the baby, are there any studies which show after taking RL having a smaller or larger baby? Thanks, Louise x
I am currently 25 weeks pregnant with my second child and can't wait for another 3 weeks when I can begin taking the raspberry leaves. I tried raspberry tea with my first pregnancy, and I truly believe that it was this that made my labor such a wonderful experience. I had heard that raspberry leaves can help to aid with a shorter and easier labor... Not to say that any labor is a breeze, but I was in labor for a total of 8 hours from the time I felt my 1st contraction to the time I was holding my baby girl in my arms, and only had to push for 20 minutes, which I hear is pretty good. While taking the tea (twice a day), I didn't have any negative side effects (ie constipation or nausea). Hope this helps any women out there who are considering taking this! Good Luck!
Please advise....I want to use RL to cure infertility....when to start using,I mean how many days before ovulation? Thanks for help.
hi jane, my son is 12 weeks old and i am having problems with my breast feeding as the right breast is not making nearly enough milk but the left is making too much so i find that im mostly feeding off one breast (the left breast) would the RL tablets help me to boost my milk supply so that i have an even amount of milk in both breasts?
i was always told raspberry leaf helped brought on labour?? How accurate is information on helping prevent PPH, as i had a PPH with my last 2 births and my last was 1.7l and had a 10lb baby and i dont want to do that again. I am currently 27 weeks and very worried and hospital arn't being very reassuring.
Hi Jane, I'm 40w 3d & at last hosp appt my midwife (who coincidentally had been involved in research on RL tablets with a control group of 80 woment) suggested I take a dose of 8 tablets a day. The brand I'm currently on has 1500mg in each tablet. I forgot to ask if I take the dose altogether or split it. If I take them altogether is there any known risk to the baby? As I go further over would there be any risk if I increased the dose or combined it with evening primrose oil? This is my 4th child. Thanks
Hi Kym - I personally haven't heard of this dosage being used so it would be good idea to confirm when to take the dose with your midwife. With raspberry leaf tea - you take it three times a day. There are no known risks of taking raspberry leaf - but the research is limited. There is no problem combining the raspberry leaf with evening primrose oil. I personally would not be comfortable recommending an increase dosage until further research is done.
Jane just thought i'd put my my experience on here for others to read...
i took RL tablets when i was BF my son as my supply was getting low i felt and my CHN suggested i start on 4 tablets 3 times a day for a few weeks to help my supply then drop gradually to 2 tablets 3 times a day and it worked! i sucessfully fed my son until he was 2 yrs old only having to take tablets occasionally to help supply if i felt it was dropping off to much...
hope it helps :)
Hi Krissy - thanks for sharing your experience. I have heard of Raspberry leaf being used to help lactation but have no personal experience with it being used in this way.
Hi, Am thinking about taking Blackmores Raspberry Leaf tablets. Am now 36 weeks pregant. Should I stop taking my other pregnancy vitamins?
I took raspberry leaf capsules for nausea when I was having my youngest daughter in 1987/88. I found them to be very good. The birth was only 3hrs 55mins start to stop (but then first daughter was only 3hrs 50mins so no true indication there) but I had enough milk to feed triplets - maybe the capsules helped there. I am now recommending them to my 23yo daughter who is pregnant with my first grandchild and is nauseous 24/7.
With my first 2 babies, I endured 16 hours of painful labour. I came across an article on raspberry and tried it (tea made from fresh leaves) when I was expecting my third. The labour was ONLY 2 hours.
Hi, Im trying for a baby for past 5 years. Now undergoing IVF treatment. Is it ok to have blackmore redleaf tablets now (before getting pregnant)? if yes, how many tablets per day? please advise
Hi Mah - My suggestion would be to see a Naturopath that specialises in fertility and pre-conception care. They can advise the most appropriate supplements for you to take.
Hi Jane,
I am 4 weeks pregnant and I have just started drinking RL tea. I have read your instructions above to have 1 tea bag cup a day in the first trimester. Since there so far has not been any real large study conducted looking into the effects of RL tea drinking starting from trimester 1 and nor is there any substantial evidence of the benefits of starting to take it so early on in the pregnancy, I was wondering would you have any examples of people who have started taking it from an early stage and what their pregnancy experience was like. In addition, what are the health states of their children after birth that they were pregnant with whilst drinking the tea? Looking forward to your reply.
Thank you Alice
Hi Alice - I can not help you with examples of women taking it from early pregnancy, sorry. The current (limited) evidence shows no adverse effects from taking raspberry leaf.
Hi Jane, I recently purchased RL at an herb store...the brand is SOLORAY are you familiar with this brand...if so is it safe ? Also is it safe to take RL with a multi vitamin, probiotic acidopholis, fish oil and cranberry pills...these are vitamins I take on a daily basis.
Thanks for your help
Hi Val - I am sorry but I haven't heard about the brand Soloray. The only thing I can suggest is to see where the herb is grown (and under what conditions). Organic is perferable if you can get it. Raspberry leaf can be taken with other supplements.
Hi - I was just wondering if you can/can not take RLT after a previous c-section? I have heard that you can.. I have also heard that you can't!! Please help!
There is no evidence of harmful effects of raspberry leaf. The limited research to date does not explore the effects following a caesarean. Sorry I can't be of more help
Hi, I was wondering if you have any experience with using RL with delayed miscarriage? I have just had a medical management in hospital (pills taken over a couple of days, first anti-prigesterone, then prostiglandin). I am of course concerned that there might be some tissue left over that might cause further problems and would like to minimise th risk of having to have any further treatmens. Also about the current bleeding which is supposed to be normal and nothing to worry about, but obviously I would rather help my insides heal as quickly as they can!
I personally haven't had any experience with raspberry leaf and delayed miscarriage (and there isn't any research that I know of). It may be beneficial. Consulting a naturopath experienced with women and reproductive health is option open to you.
Hello Jane - thanks for the interesting article. I'm 11 weeks pregnant with my second child. I suffered with hyperemesis for 7 months the first time around and am feeling awful again. I ended up on Zofran last time as Maxalon does nothing for me. I have been taking Zofran again for a couple of days now, but without the same relief as before. I feel constantly hungover despite my frequent snacking and large fluid intake. Can raspberry leaf tea be taken with Zofran, and can you suggest anything else beyond snacks and ginger? Many thanks :)
Hi Emelia - there is no mention in the literature on Zofran of interactions with herbs. Actually there has been no studies on Zofran on pregnant women (only on pregnant rabbits) - so really there isn't much to go on to advise you one way or another. In answer to your other questions I have started a thread on the forum so others can post some suggestions for your hyperemesis. Visit the thread here
Hi Jane - I'm 39 weeks pregnant - and have started taking RL tea (it's from a loose leaf tea shop with peppermint and ginger and other herbs) to try and start labour..... In the last 12 hours since starting i have exerienced this phrase "Anecdotal reports say that Raspberry leaf may cause nausea, increased Braxton Hicks contractions and diarrhoea." is particularly true for me. is this a sign that i should stop now? or should i consider the above symptoms as the start of my body getting ready for labour? Thanks!
It is hard to know if the symptoms you are experiencing are a result of the raspberry leaf tea or early labour (it could be either). FYI - raspberry leaf needs to be taken over time.
Hi Jane. I have a question for you. I have 2 bottles of raspberry leaf capsules brand Herbs of Gold from Australia and the ingredient per capsule is 2g. Bottle says to take 2 capsules daily from the 32nd week onwards. Would 4g daily be too much? Thanks
Hi Pomme - I am unfamiliar with that brand of Raspberry leaf and how much active ingredient. Herb's of Gold may actually have a naturopath that provides advise to consumers (many natural therapies companies do). It is worthwile contacting them. Alternatively talk to your midwife, doctor or naturopath (take the bottle with you).
Hi Jane I have a beautifully healthy boy although our last son was still-born at 37 wks. I am 25 wks pregnant at the moment and was wondering if having raspberry tea will help me in any way now and how much tea i should drink? Thank you
I take rasberry leaf all the time. Am 36 weeks pregnant, I even drink it while not pregnant. It has been of huge benefit to me. My first labour went really well, not long only 4 hours. I find it's best to take it in loose leaf form in a diffuser in tea. For those of you who don't have access to a good herbalist who make their own, a very good trusted brand is "Blooms" and it's available in most health food shops.
Hi Jane, I have just bought the Blackmores Raspberry Leaf tablets and it says to take 3 tablets 4 times a day, does that sound right to you? I am 29 weeks pregnant. I was also wondering if you have heard of any research whereby the Raspberry Leaf assists those who have previously had c-sections being able to have a natural birth as that is what I was hoping to have?
Hi Jemma - Raspberry leaf has been researched on its effects on the length of labour and interventions such as forceps and caesarean birth. There has not been any research on any other aspects of pregnancy or birth that I am aware of
Hi Aneke - Blackmores recommended daily dose has been shown by the limited research available not to have any side effects in pregnancy and is the current recommended dose. There hasn't been any research specifically looking at increasing the chance of a vaginal birth after caesarean. Raspberry leaf is thought to shorten labour - so this might be beneficial.
Hi Jane
I am 34 1/2 weeks pregnant and started taking raspberry leaf tablets last weekend. I am taking "herbs of Gold" brand, recommended dose is 2 tablets per day with food. Is this enough do you think as other brands seem to have you taking more tablets, more often. Or is this brand more 'potent' than others? Also, when would you suggest I stop taking them? (I plan to breastfeed) I am also taking elevit. Thanks so much Emma
Hi Emma - What I suggest is to look up online the different brands of Raspberry Leaf and compare what each tablet contains. Unfortunately I am not familiar with the Herbs of Gold brand. Another suggestion is to consult a naturopath to get advice on dosage of raspberry leaf. Raspberry leaf is fine to take after the baby is born. Most women take Raspberry leaf to help with labour - so usually stop it shortly after the baby's birth.
hi jane, i dont have a question, this in praise of RL tablets i have 3 children, 16, 14,10mths and im currently 31 weeks pregnant. With the 1st 2 pregnancies they were long painful and tedious labours. With the 10mnth old my midwife recommended RL tablets, i believe these tablets to be a god send. I had a show in the morning, went all day with mild period like pain and was able to go about my day, around midnight the contractions started to increase slightly, at 1am we rang midwife as the contractions were 3 mins apart, but pain was still not intense, she told us to get to hospital straight away. Cut a long story short, i had him 28mins later. I was in complete shock, it was thee easiest birth with pain that was tolerable. Considering it had been nearly 14yrs since last birth. I swear by these tablets and recommend them to any pregnant women, i will start taking RL tablets next week, there is no way i will miss out on them this pregnancy, expecially after such an easy birth on them.
I've been drinking the traditional medicinals brand of pregnancy tea that contains raspberry leaf for almost 2 weeks now. I am now 38 weeks pregnant. My braxton hicks at the time prior to the tea just felt like a tingley light squeezing that wasn't getting anything done. i started drinking 2 cups of the tea per day and 3 days after starting my practice contractions took my breath away...not an intolerable pain but surprising compared to what i was previously experiencing. last week I went to my regular check up and I was told that i had started to efface at 37 weeks. So far I am thrilled with RL. i will post more after I give birth!
i have 4 children and the first 2 where 12 hours and 16 hours of pure hell in labour. I took RL on my 3rd pregnancy and had a fantastic 15 minute labour, at home. (bit of a shock) took it again throughout my 4th pregnancy from 12 weeks and had a 1 hour 20 minute labour. didnt need any help with delivery or any drugs as the pain was really over before it begun. am now 35 weeks pregnant and started taking RL few weeks ago because i wasnt having any braxton hicks. they are now coming on very strong so i am hopeful for a stress free labour again. honestly, its like i didnt even have to do the pushing.... my uterus done everything. i will say though, that after i gave birth last time, i still experienced really strong contractions and my uterus contracting whilst breast feeding.... felt like i was having another baby!!!!!!!!!
I'm currently 30 weeks, and I want to start taking the RL tablets this weekend.
With my first labour, it took me 45 hours to get from 4cm to 10cm and it was pure hell. I want to see if I can improve this, and also would do anything for baby to come at 38 weeks as the first one was too big!
Thanks for this.
just really confused :S ! people say raspeberry leaf tea should be taken closer to your due date and then it says 24-30wks you can start drinking it? am 30 weeks this saturday! I would like to start talkin the tea as it helps alot of things from now till my due date and after babys here but am just scared to start the now incase anything happens ? could someone HELP! please.
Hi Danielle - the reason you are so confused is because there is no research to say when is the best time to start taking Raspberry leaf. The studies mentioned above looked at Raspberry leaf being taken from 32 weeks and they found no side effects.
I want to use the tea to help regulate my period and help to not have such a heavy flow..exactly how long does it take for it to take effect? Do I have to drink it everyday in order for my period to not be irregular again? Please answer.
Hi Reina - I am sorry but my expertise in in pregnancy. Can I suggest you consult a naturopath for advise on Raspberry Leaf for regulating your menstrual cycle? They should be able to guide you.
all this is very confusing i was at ante natal yesterday and am really considering taking the rl capsules but the midwives at ante natal said not until 36 weeks?????
Hi Annamarie - It is very confusing. The reason its so confusing is that there isn't clear research evidence about when to start taking raspberry leaf and how much to take. The end result is different people will say different things. In the only research done on raspberry leaf - women started taking it at 32 weeks of pregnancy - and no side effects were found.
I would recommend RL tea/tablet to any one, i am currently pregnant with my second child (37weeks). With my 1st, 1st stage of labour was 23hrs but the 2nd n 3rd were both 30mins, i didnt tear, no froceps natural birth.
Hi jane, I am 39 weeks with my 2nd child and have just tonight started drinking the tea as I have been getting mild contractions on and off for 2 weeks now. I think I may have drunk 2 much though as I was recommended by a herbalist to put 4 tea bags in a pint jug of hot water and leave to cool in the fridge and drink a a cool refreshing drink in one. This was before I read your post but now im worried I have drank too much. Please can you reply and also let me no what would be a sensible amount at this stage in pregnancy. Thanks Rachael
Hi Rachael - we don't know how much is too much (basically because raspberry leaf hasn't been research enough). Everyone has a different idea of what is an ideal dose. The little research that is done hasn't shown any side effects in humans. I wish I could give you a more definitive answer.
I would recommend RL to any pregnant women i took it from about 20wks with my first son starting from one cup a day then getting towards the end i was drinking up to 6. I had a 4hr labour in pushed for only 15min i didnt even feel like id done anything my utarus was in control i"m 20wks now and diffntly drinking it again
Hi Anna - you can take raspberry leaf capsules with other supplements such as iron and folic acid. Let you midwife or doctor know about all the supplements you are taking. Some supplements do need to be taken apart from each other.
hi i am35 weeks pregnant and anemic i have been taking raspberry leaf capsules400mg one 3 times a day my level has gone back up to 11 but i have still been prescribed ferrous fumarate at 210mg to be taken one 3 times a day and folic acid 5mg one a day will it still be ok to take the rspberry leaf capsules as i know they contain iron but don't know how much i don't want to be taking to much iron as i have heard this could be dangeerous
Hi Ann - Raspberry leaf is a dried herb. While it contains some iron content (as does many foods) it is not concentrate like in an iron supplement. Therefore it is okay to take raspberry leaf while taking an iron supplement.
Hi Jane, I'm 40 weeks pregnant - would taking RL capsules now help at all or have I left it too late?
Just wondering if raspberry leaf tablets effect an overactive thyroid? It became overactive after my son was born but now im pregnant again is normal levels with no meds. I'm 35 weeks pregnant and took raspberry leaf tea 4-5 times a day from 34 weeks with my son and ended up with an extremely long labour and tearing. Will the tablets help? Are they stronger than the tea?
Hi Hannah - there isn't any research that suggests that taking raspberry leaf in the short term has any benefical effect.
Hi Kat - there is a lack of research into raspberry leaf. There hasn't been any research that looked at thyroid function and effects of raspberry leaf. The tea is thought to be stronger and more effective than the tablets.
With the Raspberry leaf which is better to take the tea or tablet form? im 37wks and only just heard of this and wen i went to get the tea the staff at the health food shop suggestd the tablets as im so far along n wld just nd to take 2 a day instead of drinkn 8 cups of tea a day. So iv got the tablets but my friends keep telling me the tea is better, is it?
I am 40 weeks pregnant today and wondered if there was any point in starting to take RL capsules or tea at this stage? I had not realised most start taking it at 32 weeks.
Hi Tara - No research supports which is the better form of Raspberry leaf to take. Naturopaths have informed me that tea is better than tablets.
Hi Lisa - Probably not. The research looks at taking raspberry leaf over a period of time.
Hi just hoping to find out when this was last updated or posted, i just cant seem to find it on the site
Hello, Thank you for this article. I am in a dillema. I am taking two RRL pills daily which comes to a dosage of about 960mg of RRL. We were TTC 23 months and I started trying herbal remedies that could help the uterus since there was some evidence I may have had some issues there. My FIRST month of trying RRL I ended up pregnant. I am now starting my 5th week of pregnancy and still taking the RRL. I am uneasy about continuing it now for fear that it could actually in some way induce miscarriage but I am unsure if it is safe to suddenly stop it. I was wondering if there is any true evidence to it being unsafe/related to miscarriage at this stage in the first trimester at the dose I am taking which I am guessing may be about 1.5 or a bit more of the tea equivilant. Also do you know if it would be safe to just stop it or perhaps drop down to one pill (half of the 960) for like a week than stop it? I would prefer to ween off of it than restart it in the third trimester if there is any risk continuing to take it now but I want to be sure that it is safe. Thank you for your help.
I used RL with my first 2 pregnancies and i had short labours of only 3 hours each for both of them. I will be using it again as i am now 25 weeks pregnant with baby number 3. I found it worked well and i believe it helped for a better labour. Hope this helps anyone else.
Hi Jane, i've just started taking RL tea. I'm 39weeks. I'm hoping to breastfeed. Has there been research to show it's beneficial to continue taking RL to assist with breastfeeding? Or should I stop once i've given birth?
Sorry for the delay in responding - I've been madly trying to finish a writing a book and meeting the publishers deadline. Lilloulou unfortunately there is no evidence on the safety of raspberry leaf in early pregnancy. So I cannot let you know if it is safe - because we just don't know.
Thanks for sharing your experience Heidi.
There is no research evidence in taking raspberry leaf after the birth. Natural health practitioners do say that raspberry leaf is thought to have beneficial properties while breastfeeding.
Hi I heard of RL from a friend so I took them and the next day had so much pain in my back and tummy I thought I was gonna go into labor? That was at 37 weeks. After going to the hospital they said everything was fine no signs of labor I went home but have been to afraid to take them since. I am now 38 weeks and 4 days and really want to try again as all these great stories about helping with labor.. What do u think?
Some women report that Raspberry leaf can increase their Braxton Hicks contractions. You could try again and see what happens. There is no evidence of raspberry leaf causing labour to start.
I am on my first cycle off of Nuvaring and with most women TTC, I wanted it to have happened yesterday. I started the tea about two weeks ago from our local organic food store because I hear that it could help prime the uterus for conception. Is that true? Hopefully will ovulate on Sunday. Is there any guidance on using this for conception? Preconception checkup with the dr. said all was well but I'm anzious to get in the game.
Hi Elizabeth - unfortunately the research on raspberry leaf is very limited and none I've read talks about using it for conception. So I can't provide you any guidance here - sorry.
I am 33 weeks pregnant and considering taking RL, probably in tablet form. I was wondering whether you know if they are very high in iron? as my iron levels are already very high, and don't need them going higher. Thank you
Hi Melissa - while raspberry leaf does contain some iron (like many foods)it is not in a concentrated form. Talk to your midwife or doctor before taking raspberry leaf tablets.
i am 35 weeks pregnant and ablout to start drinking RL tea as of this evening! i did this with my 2nd and had a relaxed 2nd stage of labour lasting 20 mins, i would love to have the same again!
Hello, I just bought RL tea bags, Heath&Heather brand, when I looked at the contents, the package showed 48% raspberry leaves and the rest is apple, Hibiscus, & blackberry. Does the 48% mean I need to take more than 1 tea bag per drink of this tea for it to be effective? I am 34 weeks and would like to make sure I take a good amount to prepare for my homebirth.
Hi Jane,
How many cups of Raspberry Leaf Tea are you meant to start having from 32 weeks? Is 1 cup a day enough to help with the labour contractions??
I am 30 weeks pregnant with my fourth child, my first labour was four hours, second was 10 minutes and third was three and a half hours. Do you think it will be safe for me to take RL tablets now?
Hi there, I have suffered two miscarriages last year which was heart breaking, I am willing to give anything a go to keep a healthy pregnancy. Do you think taking RL tea or capsules could be something that might help? Thank you Aimee
Hi, my friend sent me RRL tablets from www.Puritan.com. I was skeptical to take them because of fear to induce labour or cause complications for my baby. However, I am starting to take them. I am wondering what a safe dosage is to take. I am thiry eight weeks pregnant. I took three pills all at once, which is probably too much.
hi. I took RL for my 2 pregnancies. Had thank g-d, very easy and short birth. Also I stopped bleeding totally 3-4 after delivery. Maybe I was just lucky, but will definitely take it again for my next pregnancy.
Hi Everyone - due to a huge workload I am no longer able to answer your questions personally. This is something I am not happy about but I have to be realistic about what I can achieve. PBB website now has a wonderful online community where health professionals and others are available to answer your questions. For any questions about raspberry leaf please go to the Raspberry leaf forum ".
I'm 37 weeks pregnant and I have tea and tablets. My tablets are 1500 is that right? Two a day I think it says to take. Just wondering if I can take tea and tablets together and at what quantities you would advise.
Hi Jane. I am currently 32wks along and just started taking RL in tablet form. My 1st pregnancy resulted in a cesarean, is it safe for me to take RL this time? I have heard conflicting answers. Thank you Claire
I started taking raspberry leaf capsules from the begining of my pregnancy and I had bleeding from the cervix, on examination the consultant found that I had developed a softened and grazed cervix, I was fairly sure it was from taking the raspberry leaf too early so I would not reccomend this to anyone else and to stick to waiting until you are 32 weeks.
Hi my daughter is 29 and trying to get pregnant. She mentioned to me that someone had suggested she drink raspberry leave tea during the pregnancy. I was told many years ago that it should not be taken until the third trimester as it can trigger a miscarage. I have read articles that say its ok and some say its not so Im a little confused as to the correct answer.
I drank 1-2 cups of Raspberry Leaf Tea a day with my first pregnancy starting on my due date. I delivered 4 days post EDD with a 3 hour labor, start to finish. Not sure if the tea was responsible, but I am definitely going to give it another go with my current pregnancy! I am currently 37 weeks and drinking my first cup now. =)
Ive used RL tablets with all of mine and have just started again for number 4. I swear by it. All of my labours have been short and problem free. Ive just started again at 34 weeks, and I plan on taking it after labour to see if it helps this time with recovering. That's for the great article not many people in the uk understand the really reason for taking RL they seem to think its to try to induce labour !!
hi i have miscarried twice now and have started to drink RL tea as i read it with help make a stronger uterus is this true and if i try to fall pregnat in the next 2 months can i keep drinking the tea all the way through ,
Hi, I was taking RL tea in my 1st pregnancy since late 2nd trimestar, I came to the hospital 10cms dilated after easy 11.5 hrs labour and gave birth in about half an hour, I had a plentiful supply of breast milk. With my second birth was a similar story. I am 26 weeks today in 3rd pregnancy and will start taking a cup per day. I read that one woman had a 4 teabags RL tea at the onset of the labour, went to the hospital to give birth and shortly after went home. The nature has blessed us with miracle herbs, this one being amazing indeed.
Hi.. I was a few days overdue and the doctor said if i dont go into labour naturally by the end of the week they will have to ceasar becuase it was my fifth pregnancy in six years. I was desperate and drank two cups of raspberry leaf tea the next morning and went into labour an hour later. Could it have been the tea that 'induced labour'?
Hi.. I was a few days overdue and the doctor said if i dont go into labour naturally by the end of the week they will have to ceasar becuase it was my fifth pregnancy in six years. I was desperate and drank two cups of raspberry leaf tea the next morning and went into labour an hour later. Could it have been the tea that 'induced labour'?
As a midwife, I get irritated by the gullibility of almost everyone regarding RRL. If we look very carefully we find: No statement as to the number of participants in the 2000 study, and totally inconclusive results. After caring for thousands of pregnant and birthing women over the years, I conclude that RRL is probably not harmful but is also not effective for the things which are claimed. Every time a woman goes into labour, it is her body which is doing it in response to the hormonal messages, not a cup of RRL tea. The incidence of Prostaglandins inductions and Syntocinon augmentations would be greatly reduced if RRL were effective. Meanwhile, the champions of RRL are subtly giving pregnant women the message that their bodies are defective and that they need "something" to get them through, or into, labour. Fear produces adrenalin and adrenalin cuts the production of Oxytocin which we need for birth. It would be better to educate women through pregnancy to feed themselves well, take a bit of exercise, sit with knees lower than hips to position baby well and trust that their bodies know how to give birth.
I have heard that taking RL tablets can bring on labour? So wouldn't that mean if you have them to early you could have a premature birth? Very confused.
in me first pregnancy i didn't drink raspberry leaf tea and my labour lasted for 18 hours, in the end i was given pitocin cause there was no progress. in my second pregnancy i started drinking tea in the week 36. my labour lasted less that 3 hours, i had natural birth (no epidural, and no need for pitocin at all).
Hi there, Im 38 weeks with my first child. Iv just started taking RL however read another article that it takes many weeks to accumulate in your body? Does this mean there isnt really any point in me taking it? as only have a max 3 weeks to go? Thanks :)
Hi , thanks to all for posting all these great information I am 27+4 days pregnant .this is my baby no.6 .with my other pregnancies I had 12 hours of pain and with my last child I was pushing for an hour .with this pregnancy I have a low placenta I just start taking RL since yesterday .is it safe with my this condition?can I start taking the tablets instead of tea from now as I am not a tea lover
Hi! So is RRL tea ok to take before pregnancy? I've heard that it's not safe to take after ovulation because it may cause uterine contractions. If safe how many cups per day do I take before ovulation to help? And how much do you take later in pregnancy and when? Thanks!
34 weeks preggy and just started taking the RL tea. It's my first baby. Fingers crossed that all goes well
I started drinking RLT at 30 weeks for all my pregnancies which has been 3! ( last one was a week ago) I'm usually a tiny size 6, so I thought I'd have a difficult time in labour being so small, but all my labours have been incredibly quick (2nd stage) & considering all my babies have been big I'm sure the RLT helped in some way! I always advise friends or family to take it. My children are all happy healthy little things- no complications at all with births. All 2nd stages where under an hr and my most recent was under 30 mins. I'm such a tiny person, in sure if I hadn't drunk RLT they would have taken a lot longer to enter the world! I'm so glad someone told me about RLT 6 yrs ago and all the benifits it has otherwise I probably wouldn't of ever taken it. I drank it in tea form and had between 3-6 cups a day, depending on how busy I was. I also drink it after the birth to stem the bleeding. My uterus shrinks back down very quickly and I don't bleed for long. I won have had 3 beautiful children, age 6, age 3 and 1 week. If I was to ever have any more I would most defiantly be drinking RLT again! :)
I took rlt from 16 weeks and my waters went at 21 weeks I lost my darling daughter. I don't care what they say DO NOT take them before 35 weeks please
Hi I'm currently 32 weeks pregnant with my 3rd! My question is can I take raspberry leaf tea and tablets together? If so how often would you need to have of each a day?
I was recommended tincture of raspberry by a qualified herbalist during my first pregnancy, she said 1 teasp a day from 34 to 36 weeks, 2 teasp daily from 36 to 38 weeks, 3 teasp from 38 to birth, in my case a few extra days as all my 4 babies were late! I would say that my contractions were indeed good and regular, first baby 10 hours start to finish, 2nd was 5 hours, 3rd was 3 hours, and the last at home, a couple of hours. I would thoroughly recommend it. Once labour started we just motored through, no stopping and starting.
I am looking into the reviews of taking RLT due to my son and his partner expecting their first baby. I can safely say that I used RLT many years ago, eldest is now 30 and the youngest 27 and had easy births with both. First was only 3 hours labour from start to finish and the second was 2 hours from start to finish. I can't remember exactly at what stage I took RLT but know that my mom took them and both me and my sister were easy births. So it definitely helps.
hi im 37+ pregnant and considering taking 400g RL tabs. how many a day would u say is ok? thanks laura
hi i have had two early miscarriages, and right at the beginning of this pregnancy i started to haemorrhage, that was at 5 weeks, i started red raspberry leaf tea all day as much as possible and bleeding stopped by the next day, baby is fine, also i continued to drink 3 cups going down to two cups and i have no morning sickness... and i know it's because of the ras-tea... my first pregnancy i through up right until the day she was born and now this pregnancy I'm not sick YAY so raspberry helped me keep a baby stopped bleeding and prevents morning sickness I'm taking it in early pregnancy and am happy with the results
Hello I'm 36+4 firstly is it safe to start taking RL tablets and secondly if it is what dose do I start taking of the 400mg tablets? I also have some tea bags too
Hi Jane, I have been advised from friends to start drinking Raspberry Leaf Tea, I am 33 weeks along. I read on Baby Centre not to take Raspberry Leaf if I am taking Iron tablets. I am currently taking Iron tablets, and was wondering your thoughts on this? Thank You Lauren
I've been using the leaves from my raspberry tree to make the tea. I dried them in my dehydrator and used a couple of leaves per cup. It's quite a mild tea which I like. You can also use fresh raspberry leaves straight from the tree although you would want to make sure they haven't been sprayed with any chemicals.
Hi. I am 2 days away from being 40 weeks pregnant and I finally got the raspberry leaves capsules today. Is it too late to take them at this point? Also, if not are there any warnings if I take more than the recommended dose?
Hi Mio - there isn't any research indicating what dose to take when you are almost due. Certainly there isn't information on the safety of taking a larger dose. It is better to err on the side of safety and take the recommended dose only.
hi, i'm 36 weeks - starting today and just bought the RL tablets, but when i read the information leaflet, it said: ,, If you are pregnant, breastfeeding or taking any medications, please consult a doctor before use '' so i wonder if it's ok to take them, it's this brand.. Good N Natural Raspberry Leaf Capsules (400mg) thank you very much for your answer......
Hi there just wanted some help I read othet peoples comment s pn pregnancy I had one child 4 years ago still trying for anothet but no luck if I can take resberry leaf tea tables can it help .. is it helped any one please say... what advice can yoy fice please ..
Hi I was wondering where I can buy raspberry leaf tea from that is safe to take that would not contain any alcohol. And if I brought raspberry tea bags from the supermarket would these be safe and do the same job or does it have to be pure herbal raspberry leaf tea.
Hi ladies, just a quick peice of advice, a healthy diet should always be the first approach if you're trying to cure infertility issues or have a healthy pregnancy and birth. Many many servings of vegetables a day, a good portion of fruit and nuts, some whole grains, and a little meat is really ideal for solving these type of issues.
I'm now 30 weeks pregnant and have had zero issues, pain, or discomfort from day one of following that type of diet. I also never had menstruel cramping or discomfort before I got pregnant, after years of experiencing endometriosis on the standard american diet.
Rasberry tea is healthy and fine to drink, don't get me wrong, and I do drink it because I enjoy the flavor. but there's no such thing as a miracle pill or miracle tea, to really cure or prevent these problems (that we're not supposed to be having!) we have to look at the whole picture-- healthy food, moderate exercise, and some sunlight. That's what will really create amazing results and keep you and your baby in good health!
Sorry for the rant, just excited to share something that has really turned my own life around, so I hope that helped some. :)
Wow it's obvious people didn't read the article. Aside from that I drank RL tea and became pregnant within a month! I tried for a whole year and I started drinking it every single day and BAM! I was pregnant the next month. I drank this tea throughout my first pregnancy nine years ago and my labor was three hours long. I drink "Pregnancy Tea" can be found at the Vitamin Cottage and it's in a pink box. I'm 26 weeks and have been drinking the tea for at least a month. My practitioner said it's best to drink after the first trimester.
My daughter is 38weeks she is dilated to 4 and 50% effaced we have been to hospital 3 times with contractions only to be sent home and told to wait... will this rl capsule help her to have strong enough contractions to efface her and dilate her to giving birth? according to the nurse he is station +3 or in her term right there!!! this is her 3rd child and the last one she used primerose which was awesome no long labor an quick delivery .. Her ob suggested rtl and primrose to help her efface and dilate quickly .. how much should she take of the rlt??
I am currently 18 weeks into my first pregnancy and am wondering (in your opinion) would it be safe to start with one cup of RL tea a day and continue through the rest of my pregnancy? Thank you <3
Hi Jane
I had a previous c section four and a half years ago. I am now trying for a VBAC this time round. I have read that you shouldn't take the RL tea if you had a previous c section. Is this true? I am 32 weeks and would like to take the tea to help with my labour and ensure I have a natural Unmedicated birth.
Hi! I'm now 40 weeks and 3 days, and still only 1cm dilated. My mom bought me some Raspberry Leaf tea hoping it would maybe assist with the labor.. I really don't want to be induced, and am hoping to "speed up" the process so to speak,as well as help with the birth of my first child with the consumption of some herbal teas... any more tips/and or suggestions? Thanks!
Hello ladies!
Just a little info on my experiences of RL tablets. In my first pregnancy I took 8tablets a day - recommended by my neighbor who was literally Mother Earth!! Two beautiful boys, really smooth lovely pregnancies and labour and swore by RL for her ease with heavy periods and lots of cramping prior to using the capsules. She took 8 a day from 34weeks. I took them from 32weeks as I was diagnosed with OC and told to expect induction by 38weeks. My labour was wonderful, just 9hours long from first contraction to delivery of the placenta! Barely any pain at all - in fact I had a nap and went from 5-9cm in my sleep! Only had 2paracetamol for pain relief! My second baby I was told would deliver much faster - because my body had done it before. Not wanting to risk too quick of a birth I only took 4tablets a day from 36weeks. Again once diagnosed with OC was told to expect induction. My labour lasted 3days...I have never felt such pain and stayed at 4cm from first examination on day 1 till 2hours before I gave birth once the midwife decided to break my waters. It was an experience I never want to repeat! I currently 35+5 with baby 3. Have again been diagnosed with OC and have been taking RL ever since (32weeks) I saw my OB today and already my cervix is favorable babies head is engaged and I am dilated 1-2cm. I'm having a sweep next Friday and will try to remember to repost my labour for anyone who is interested. I THOROUGHLY believe it's down to the RL. I know everyone's body is different but for me it works a charm! Xxx
I was just wondering how many red raspberry leaf pills should I be thinking to get pregnant I had three D&C and a still bron
My friend drank 4cups of iced raspberry leaf tea at 39 weeks and her water broke 6hrs later... My due date is thur the 19th and last night i drank 4cups of tea and had some mild contractions today I'm drinking another 4cups to see if anything else will happen or induce labor.. Been walking a lot and doing housework to keep moving from day to day sex is suppose to work too been doing that one too ;) anyone have any other ideas how to help me go into labor or how to get my water to break??? Plz let me know thanks :) don't wanna take castril oil did that with my last child and it is discussing :(
The reason I'm looking into raspberry tea and the reason I'm going to start taking it (I'm 24 weeks, I'll start at 28 with 2 cups a day then go on to the recommended dose for 32 weeks) is because my dear friend who is no longer with us swore by her raspberry tea! This was nearly 30 years ago but she used it for her first pregnancy and said it was a very easy birth, forgot to use it for her second pregnancy and said it was a lot longer and more painful than the first, could be coincidence but I believe her when she says it was the raspberry leaf tea. :)
Hey I'm 38 weeks pregnant and my doctor told me that i needed to get him out. I got organic raspberry tea that she told me to get how long does it take and does it work what else can i do to speed things up. Please help
I was referred to start taking this by a friend of mine to regulate my menstrual cycles and to help with fertility, will this work for me, or do I already have to be pregnant?
I'm 32 weeks and just started taking these. They come highly recommended by a lot of women I know so I have high hopes. They're supoosed to help with recovery time and ease the second stage of labour. I'm really hoping this is all true. I guess I'll now soon enough
not heard of it inducing labour before but does not surprise me. used these with all by pregnancies. had 3 last one being twins. first two my womb shrank back sooo quickly the midwives were amazed. really help me get back to shape. breastfeeding helped amazingly too. too ill with third birth due to infection to make any comments. will definitely recommend them to my children and respective partners.
Hi I'm 34 weeks spregnant and i only drink raspberry leaf tea in the mornings is ist still fine or should i take it 3 times a day and can i also take it during labor pains to ease and shorten my labor?
I am 11 weeks and I took prenatal vitamins that included red raspberry at around 8 p.m. and by 3:30 a.m. I was bleeding a lot. My OB said that she usually wouldn't encourage red raspberry until much later in the pregnancy because of it being known to aid in labor.


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Out of the Bottle: the Magic of Fish Sauce
Whatever the cuisine, just add a splash of savory Southeast Asian fish sauce for an intense flavor boost
I TAKE A BORDERLESS approach to cooking. If an Eastern ingredient can enhance a Western dish, I'll stir it right in. Perhaps the finest example is nuoc mam—that's Vietnamese for fish sauce. Used primarily in Southeast Asia (in Thai, it's nam pla), but also in Korea, China and Japan, the red-amber liquid, extracted from salted and fermented fish, can be deployed wherever savory depth is needed.
I learned to sneak fish sauce into all kinds of fare from Mr. Lap Huynh, the Viet chef and owner of several well-regarded French restaurants in California in the 1980s and '90s. He was a business associate of my dad's, a charming, handsome man with gumption. He often swapped cooking secrets with my mother, an accomplished Vietnamese cook in her own right. On one occasion, he revealed that he sometimes added fish sauce to the food at his Au Chambertin restaurants in Palo Alto, Santa Barbara and Santa Monica.
Quelle horreur! How brazen to breach the sanctity of Franco culinary traditions. But Mr. Lap contended that fish sauce made everything from escargots to coq au vin extra tasty. He invoked dam da, the notion that foods should have a deliciousness that's practically addictive. It's the Viet equivalent of Japanese umami, a savory flavor that makes you say, "More, please."
I've kept the fish sauce trick in my back pocket ever since. When a dish needs an assist, I fix it with a splash of nuoc mam. No one is the wiser. Used judiciously, the sauce doesn't call attention to itself; you don't taste the sea because it plays a supporting role, unifying and rounding things out.
Look for fish sauce in the Asian or international section of a supermarket, at an Asian market or online. The brands Flying Lion and 3 Crabs (both made by Viet Huong), Red Boat and Megachef are all excellent. Good fish sauce shouldn't smell fishy or foul. Glass bottles tend to signal better quality. The terms nuoc mam nhi and nuoc mam cot indicate that the first extraction was used—a sign of solid craftsmanship and good flavor.
Italian food is good point of entry. If you're wary of fish sauce's pungency in this context, just take a whiff of dried porcini mushrooms, a staple flavor-booster in Italy that packs a similar wallop. Then, try nuoc mam in a red sauce, and see what it does for canned tomatoes. If you lack the time or will to mince anchovies, sub in fish sauce: A half teaspoon roughly equals one fillet. Taste as you go—you can always add more later.
Here are three recipes to start with. If you like, serve them all together for a Western meal that shines with a little bit of help from the East.
Lazy Day Caesar Salad
To prepare the dressing for this streamlined rendition of a classic, there's no need to mince anchovies or make an emulsion with egg yolk. And if you can't find good romaine, make a tricolore with a mixture of radicchio, frisée and arugula.
Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Serves: 4-6
For the croutons:
5-inch length of ciabatta or Italian bread, trimmed of crust and cut into ½-inch cubes
3 tablespoons olive oil
Kosher salt
For the salad:
1 clove garlic, minced and mashed with the side of a knife
Freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons fish sauce, plus more, to taste
2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, plus more, to taste
¼ teaspoon Dijon mustard
3 tablespoons mayonnaise
2½ tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
Leaves from 2 large romaine lettuce hearts, washed and
dried, left whole or cut crosswise into large pieces
½ cup grated Parmesan cheese
1. Make croutons: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place bread cubes in a bowl, toss with oil and a sprinkling of kosher salt. Place on a baking sheet and bake, stirring midway, until crisp and golden, about 15 minutes. Cool before using or store up to 2 days in an airtight container.
2. Meanwhile, make dressing: In a small bowl, whisk together garlic, ¼ teaspoon pepper, fish sauce, lemon juice and mustard. Adjust seasonings to taste. Whisk in mayonnaise. Drizzle in oil as you whisk to create an emulsion. Set aside, or refrigerate several hours.
3. Place romaine in a large bowl and sprinkle on about 6 tablespoons of cheese and some pepper. Use your hands or tongs to gently toss and coat leaves. Add most of dressing and toss to coat well.
4. Season with additional dressing, lemon juice, pepper or a few drops of fish sauce as desired. Divide among salad plates. Sprinkle on remaining cheese and, if you like, additional pepper. Garnish with croutons.
Tuscan Chicken Liver Crostini
You can make the liver topping up to two days in advance and store in the refrigerator; bring to room temperature before topping your crostini.
Active Time: 10 minutes Total Time: 25 minutes Serves: 4-6
8 ounces chicken livers
3 tablespoons finely chopped Italian flat-leaf parsley
2 tablespoons unsalted butter
1½ teaspoons fish sauce
Scant ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium chicken broth or water
1½ teaspoons fresh lemon juice
Zest of 1 lemon
12 slices ciabatta or Italian bread, each about ¼-inch thick
About ½ cup extra virgin olive oil
1. Use a paring knife to remove membranes holding liver lobes together. Wash and pat dry with paper towel, then cut livers into 1-inch chunks. Use a chef's knife to chop coarsely, or place in a mini food processor and pulse 10-12 times. Transfer to a bowl and stir in 1 tablespoon parsley. Set aside near stove.
2. In a small skillet over medium heat, melt butter. Lower heat slightly, add liver mixture and cook, stirring, until the liver darkens slightly, about 1 minute. Season with fish sauce and pepper, then sprinkle on flour. Stir to combine then add broth or water. Cook, stirring constantly, as mixture bubbles and eventually thickens, about 3 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice and half of zest. Set aside, partially covered, to cool.
3. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees and position a rack in the middle. Place bread slices on a baking sheet and lightly drizzle with oil. Bake about 15 minutes, or until crisp and golden in spots. Remove from oven and drizzle 1-1½teaspoons oil onto each crostino.
4. To serve, spread liver mixture over crostini. Garnish with remaining parsley and lemon zest. Cut each crostino in half on the diagonal, if desired.
Bucatini With Tomato, Pancetta and Chilies
In this twist on bucatini all'Amatriciana, fish sauce amplifies the umami aspect of the tomato, pancetta and pecorino. If tubular bucatini pasta isn't available, use a thick spaghetti.
Active Time: 20 minutes Total Time: 35 minutes Serves: 4-6
1 pound bucatini
Three ¼-inch slices pancetta, about 7 ounces total
One 14-ounce can San Marzano tomatoes
1 tablespoon fish sauce
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
½ teaspoon dried red chili flakes
1 cup freshly grated pecorino cheese
1. Cook bucatini: Bring a large pot of boiling salted water to a boil over high heat. Add bucatini and cook until al dente, about 8 minutes. Drain, reserving a cup of cooking water, and set aside.
2. Meanwhile, dice pancetta into pieces roughly the size of large peas. Set aside near stove. Place tomatoes in a bowl and use your hands to mash them, discarding any stem bits you find. Stir in fish sauce and set aside near pancetta.
3. In a large, wide saucepan or the pot used for the pasta, heat oil over medium heat. Add pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until crisp and smoking, about 8 minutes. Add chili flakes and mashed tomato (expect some sizzling), stir to combine, then raise heat to medium-high. Cook, stirring frequently, until mixture thickens slightly, about 3 minutes.
4. Lower heat slightly, taste and add salt or fish sauce for depth, or a splash of reserved cooking water to mellow the flavor. Add pasta and toss to coat well, adding a touch of pasta water if necessary to coat fully. Add ⅔ of cheese, toss again, then divide among individual pasta bowls or plates. Top with remaining cheese.
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Kennedy Space Center is not only home to one of the largest buildings in the world—the massive Vehicle Assembly Building—it also hosts a number of one-of-a-kind facilities. The more than 30-mile-long campus has witnessed every launch from the Space Shuttle Launch Pad, as well as many homecomings at the Shuttle Landing Facility. Just as important, the Space Station Processing Facility (SSPF) has seen each element of the International Space Station (ISS) that passes through Kennedy before it goes into orbit.
The SSPF is where ISS components are checked, tested, and adjusted before being packed into the Space Shuttle for transport. In an environment like the SSPF—spanning 457,000 square feet of processing areas, operational control rooms, laboratories, logistics areas, and office space—large workstands and equipment used to support the processing of ISS components need to be moved around the facility. One of the devices employed for this task is an air pallet. An air pallet moves on cushions of air instead of wheels. Compressed air inflates the cushions underneath the pallet and is then expelled through exhaust holes. This forms a thin film of air between the cushions and the floor, lifting the platform off the floor and making it easy to move the heavy workstands, equipment, and ISS components.
Concerned with the safety of the connections on the pressurized air hoses used for the air pallets, engineers at Kennedy modified an existing commercial cam and groove fitting to control the air supply hose in the event of an accidental release of a pressurized hose. This modification prevented the hose from detaching and, propelled by compressed air, striking workers or equipment.
"At the time, these were not available on commercial coupling halves, so NASA made a modification and then put them into use. If a worker were to accidentally try to remove a pressurized hose from the pallet, it no longer rapidly separated, and it safely relieved the pressure," says Paul Schwindt, an engineer at Kennedy who together with Alan Littlefield, also an engineer at Kennedy, designed the modification.
Years after NASA modified the coupling halves, an engineer at an Enid, Oklahoma-based business, PT Coupling Company, was looking for a solution for one of the company's customers working in Alaska's North Slope. The customer had some incidents on a pipeline where fittings under pressure were disconnected and resulted in injuries to the workers.
To address the problem, the company developed some prototypes, but nothing worked well, says Kyle Eckhardt, the engineer at PT Coupling. "I was trying to come up with a solution when I came across the NASA fitting description while doing some research online. It was simple, practical, and it really worked," he says.


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Are Americans United For Separation of Church and State Hypocrites?
Now, before I enter a discussion on the "wall of separation" between Church and State and the Free-Exercise clause of the Constitution, let me offer a disclaimer. I do not support the use of government funds for religious observation, nor do I feel that teachers, administrators, or students in the public schools should force others to exercise any religion against their will. Now, having said that, I do support the right of students, particularly those who are given a forum to speak by virtue of achievement or due process (i.e., through the result of student elections), to say what they wish provided that their comments are relevant to the event at hand and are not vulgar, profane, or spoken with the intention to provoke anger or hate toward an individual or group.
And I especially support the right of a valedictorian to say what she wishes when it most certainly falls within the parameters set by the school board in her particular school district. Such was the case of Brittany McComb, graduating senior class valedictorian of Foothill High School in Henderson, Nevada. On Thursday, June 15th, McComb's microphone was cut off part-way through her valedictorian address by administrators due to its content. This action was met with jeers by the 400+ graduates and hundreds more in attendance. School officials said the "speech amounted to proselytizing and that her commentary could have been perceived as school-sponsored."
What is interesting in this story, however, is that the Clark County School Board essentially disagreed through a 2003 amendment to its district policies. It clearly states:
Where students or other private graduation speakers are selected on the basis of genuinely neutral, evenhanded criteria and retain primary control over the content of their expression, however, that expression is not attributable to the school and, therefore, may not be restricted because of its religious (or anti-religious) content.And then goes on to add:
To avoid any mistaken perception that a school endorses student or other private speech that is not in fact attributable to the school, school officials may make appropriate neutral disclaimers to clarify that such speech is not school sponsored.A simple statement of clarification was all that needed to be added in order to bring McComb's speech up to par in accordance with district policy and decisions by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which ruled that graduation speeches could not contain "sectarian, proselytizing religious speech." The most provocative portion of McComb's address still does not compare to the words the 9th Court ruled as being "proselytizing" speech. According to the Las Vegas Review-Journal, her speech included only one occurrence of "Christ" and "a reference to God's love being so great that he gave his only son to suffer an excruciated death in order to cover everyone's shortcomings and forge a path to heaven." Yet at no time does it seem she extended a call to her fellow students to act upon such information, which was certainly the case in Lassonde v. Pleasanton Unified School District (2003) or in Cole v. Oroville Union High School District (2000). In both of those cases, the Plaintiffs clearly stated their intention to call attendees to turn to Christ. Such does not seem to be true of McComb's speech.
So, if this clearly was not an attempt to proselytize, it wasn't a violation of the precedent set by the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, and it was in accordance with school district policies, why aren't groups like Americans United For Separation of Church and State up-in-arms about such a decision by the school board? After all, on the AU website, the organization clearly states that it is an advocate for free speech and free exercise. In fact, under the heading of "Free Exercise of Religion" in the Issues section of their website, there is a statement that reads, "The government should be permitted to infringe on religious liberty only in extremely rare instances where a clear and compelling government interest is demonstrated." Clearly, this is not one of those rare instances. So why the silence on this issue? Why didn't we hear anything from the Religious Left? Bruce Prescott? TalktoAction.com?
Let me offer my take on why these people don't respond to attacks on free speech and free exercise. It's simple -- they don't care. They care more about the one or two who are inconvenienced in such a speech than the countless number of people who daily are told to "Shut Up" or are shouted down when they express their views in a public forum. If free speech is truly to be "free" then those who claim to advocate for it must be unbiased and exceedingly such. For years now, leftist Baptists have claimed that conservative Baptist groups have turned away from their roots in advocating religious freedom. But when such actions by school districts go unnoticed by these same groups, one has to wonder if they are not merely hypocrites focusing not on freedom, but on political agendas.


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Fensom's Holiday Home
Property Details
This 2 story townhouse is a stone throw to front beach and minutes to cafes, restaurants and shops. The balcony has a BBQ and outdoor setting, so sit back relax and enjoy the view whilst listening to the waves crashing on the beach!
Open plan living upstairs and downstairs has small lounge area with tv, perfect for the children.
UPSTAIRS: Bedroom with queen bed, Kitchen/Dining with fridge/freezer, microwave, dishwasher and electric stove, Lounge with TV, DVD/VCR, Reverse Cycle air con, Bathroom with shower and toilet.
DOWNSTAIRS: 2 bedrooms 1st bedroom queen bed, 2nd bedroom 2 bunk beds. Combined toilet/shower/laundry
Fees & Surcharges
A cleaning fee of $120.00 will be added to the rates total to cover the expenses of cleaning the property before & after your stay.
When paying with a debit card, credit card or via PayPal, a payment surcharge of 1.5% will apply to the booking total. The total payment surcharge will be displayed during the quote process.


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I'm a Curious SEO. I enjoy seeing a site rank; I love learning new SEO techniques (especially any tips about keyword research).
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|Favorite Thing About SEO
|There's always something new to read.
Blog Comments & Posts
Article Marketing: Mostly A Scam - Whiteboard FridayBlog Post: August 25, 2011
I've brought up a similar point before - the people who are going to get burnt most by these tactics at some point are the small businesses. It's generally the small businesses tipping their toes into the world of seo that willl end up paying at the lower end of the spectrum to someone calling himself an seo who just builds spun article links and comment + forum spam.
The issue is that people don't know better, if I was a small biz owner and didn't get seo and his results worked then I'd think he was brilliant - not knowing that if G ever get on top of link spamming that my site could be burnt. If I rely on my site for my income to live then the results could be catastrophic.
What Keywords Do I Rank For?Blog Post: March 09, 2011
I use the SEOGadget keyword tool for several websites. It pays for itself pretty much every month to be honest!
Initially it allowed us to easily see where we needed to conentrate to push a few key terms to get first page rankings. It now allows us to keep an eye on these rankings and helps us develop new tems and phrases to look at as well as an idea of the kind of traffic levels associated with the new terms.
Give it a go!
The Noob Guide to Online Marketing (With Giant INFOGRAPHIC)Blog Post: February 09, 2011
32 SEO Tactics to Avoid in 2011Blog Post: January 18, 2011
An SEO Company in the UK who recently we went to for a proposal gave us some example sites that they had worked on and had, to be fair, got some good rankings for. However, when I nosing around the client sites and also doing a little basic analysis on the SEO site I found white links on a white background on the homepage's of several of the client sites too the SEO's site. And I'll give you one guess as to what the anchor text of these links were..
Which put me off this pretty sharpish, but how many other people noticed I wonder..
We recently received an SEO proposal for a site, which we turned down after having a read through all of the spiel they sent us. It's quite worrying how similar their documentation of tactics was to the list you've created!
I'm glad I've paid for a membership here long enough to know the difference between quality work and not. The problem it would appear though is that not many people have this advantage; I put it down as a business expense citing I need to understand what someone is doing for me. The fact that many other business owners don't seem to think like this is what helps propagate these tactics on the net; the fact that they still work and the fact they can be done for cheap. Which helps 'SEO Companies' get quick rankings, cheaply; which is what most smaller businesses are happy to pay for.
The problem is at some point (hopefully) Google is going to catch up with the tactics employed by these firms; and who's going to get burnt? The smaller businesses who think they've had quality work done. Our small business website brings in lucrative leads for us, and in the current economic times losing an avenue like this could be very costly.


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I finally had it one day with our cluttered hallway. It was full of plastic bins, boxes of diapers, items destined for Goodwill, and all sorts of odds and ends stacked precariously. We knew that some day in the future we would make built-in cabinets, but for now it was screaming for some TLC. So I began looking on Craigslist for some possibilities.
Tip: Use a Craigslist mobile app – so helpful when you're not at a computer.
Step 1: Choose your dresser
Using the app, I found several that suited my needs both aesthetically and size-wise. I was looking for something kid-friendly and streamlined, no knobs or funky carvings. Just basic. One in particular was priced just right at $20, and solid oak to boot! No particle board for me, thanks. Ironically, there were two of the same model of dresser for sale (see above photo). The other was selling for $195 (and in much better condition)!
Step 2: Clean & Sand
After bringing the dresser home and taking out all the drawers, we noticed some mouse droppings in a few of them. Alarming, but not a deal-breaker. I looked on the CDC website how to properly clean and disinfect the dresser, including making a homemade bleach solution of 1 part bleach to 10 parts water. It sucked, but I wasn't going to take any chances. Then came the sanding. I was expecting to do the work myself, since my husband wasn't crazy about my plan, but he kindly offered to do the remaining work for me. He used a palm sander and gave it a good once-over. I recommend using a mask and eye protection. A benefit of this dresser's flat, no frills style is that there aren't any details that require special sanding.
Step 3: Prime
We have a huge 5 gallon container of primer left over from when we did our home addition last year. Some people skip this step, and that might be okay on rarely used pieces, but this will be a working dresser. If you don't want to see chips in the paint the first time you use it, or anytime soon, then you need to prime. Tape off any areas you don't want to paint, or when a crisp line is desired. Use a roller for ease of coverage, but have a paintbrush handy to swipe corners and other details. We decided to not paint the inner drawers, but I plan to use drawer liners. Once the primer is dry, give it a once over by hand with fine sandpaper (and maybe a sanding block).
Step 4: Paint
Because we were looking for a small budget solution, we decided to use the leftover paint from our bathroom – a medium gray semi-gloss with a bit of blue called "Still Creek". Make sure to roll it on smooth and constantly check for drips. You can see from the photo that David had a little helper. I thought this might leave streaks on the drawer fronts, but it doesn't as long as you roll over it while it is still wet. Chloe loved "helping" daddy.
Now that the painting is done, don't rush to use the dresser until the paint is fully cured. The longer you wait, the harder the finish will be – up to two weeks. Otherwise you risk smudges and marks. I asked at Home Depot about a top coat, but he assured us that one wasn't needed as long as we waited for it to fully cure.
Ta da! Here's our dresser sitting in its new hallway spot. Soon it will have a framed wall display to go above it, but that project is still in the works. I hope to be able to share it soon. Until then, good luck and happy painting!


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Iruña Oka-Iruña de Oca
Roman Bridge
Contact details
Trespuentes, Iruña Oka-Iruña de Oca, Araba-Álava
(Basque Country)
Tel.:+34 945161598
- Autonomous region: Basque Country
- Province/Island: Araba-Álava
Declared a Monumental Site in 1984.
The bridge lies in the town of Trespuentes, constructed on the Zadorra river bed.Built of irregular masonry, with thirteen vaults supported on twelve pillars and two lateral buttresses.It appears to be of Roman origin, but the structure belongs to the 16th century.
- Construction: Bridge
- Artistic period: Renaissance
- Historic period: Romanisation (A.D.)


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Mook-Jon needed a new logo design and created a contest on 99designs.
A winner was selected from 55 designs submitted by 24 freelance designers.
The name Coastal Synergy was made because one partner office resides on the east coast of the US (NYC) and the other is on the west coast of the US (California). Bringing out that idea inside of a logo in image form would be exactly what we are looking for.
Coastal Synergy LLC
Desired Color Scheme:
Impress us with your design creativity
Desired Style:
Professional, trendy, Web 2.0'ish.
Accepted File Formats:
Vector, PSD
We're looking for a professional but trendy design that uses the name of the company and brand inside the logo itself. Using the name inside the logo is not necessary, but creating some type of design so that when people hear the name, they'll remember the logo, and vice versa.
Coastal Synergy, as mentioned above, is the parent company of a very popular webmaster forum called WickedFire. We've also recently acquired a major industry publication, and continue to own and operate hundreds of large, well known internet properties. Thus the need for a more professional, but trendy/web 2.0'ish logo that represents the company, the officers, and the properties it manages.
Find out how a design contest works or learn more about our logo design services.


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tamiro wrote:i'm having the same problem
it's woke fine with beta 1
seriousGeorge wrote:I just wanted to fill in the information you need, when I realised that it is working now in IE/FF/Chrome, both through localhost and directly opened from windows explorer.
I made heavy changes to the tour, renamed panos and deleted obsolete files manually (most of the files in the build folder) and rebuild it. I also changed the floorplan several times. That said, I can't reproduce which file(s) where affected before that, for the odd floorplan behaviour.
I'll continue watching that closely though, as I'm about to change the plan and tour again several times.
tamiro wrote:hi all
i hvae rebild the tour in a new project and still
the floor plan is not working at all
is i'm tring to see it not through PTP it dose not work
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Useful spam fighting technique
Not a spam filter or any other server/client based tool but a simple temp email address generator that can help you keeping the real mailbox clean of spam!
Check MeltMail and see how in a simple click you can create a temp email address that you can use for "note really important" things.
[e-Home] Home automation
In my previous post I've introduced my "hidden dream" of having an automated house where I can have an intelligent house that can act and react to situations by following some procedures or predefined actions that I previously setup.
One of the key points for a project like this is to have the ability to "speak" to my house.
I've just found a cheap software that seems to fit this need and it is really cheap! The software is called e-Speaking Voice and Speech Recognition and enables use of several voice based interactions.
I'll give it a try and let you know how this behaves.
"Hi do you perhaps know…?"
How many times we have been questioned by peers, friends or customer about something and we just Googled that question because they were too "dumb" at googling?
Well, it's now time for our revenge http://letmegooglethatforyou.com/ 🙂
Have fun
My 2 cents on Vista
Many and many articles have been written on the last Microsoft operating system, some claim that is a good operating system with significant enhancements, some other instead scream about the issues and problems they had to face with Vista. To my pint of view everything depends on the context in which the OS is evaluated.
I've had experience in both "main" environments, that's to say office and home and I have a different evaluation for both of them.
In the office I simply could not use it because of its incompatibility with some tools that are used in the company so I had to discard it after two days and reinstall Windows XP.
For home usage instead I really appreciated it, I had it installed on a HP laptop and, except the first week in which it was really slow, it started satisfying me: rapid resume from standby, fast application opening and many other cool and useful things.
That's it, everything depends on the context!
The UAC feature is certainly what causes all of the disruptions and errors in applications; you can't configure apps to run as services,while installing something you have to right click and choose "run as administrator" and so on…but this feature is useful, it prevents unwanted applications to escalate privileges.
Considering the UAC in the "office", to my point of view, this is somewhay unuseful because IT admins already know how to avoid unwanted behavior; at "home" instead the UAC feature is a good thing because prevents virii spread for those users who are not really confident with computing.
So I wonder, why didn't Microsoft simply decide to make two different things like an "office" version and a "home" version? I know that Business edition is this way but it's simply an OS with some added features and not an OS deigned mainly for corporate usage.
My 2 cents…
Homemade House Automation!!!
This is always been one of dreams! And today this dream can come true!
Since last June I have changed job role and passed from System Administration, a job that I've done form about 10 years, and have become a Technical Support Engineer in a company that is a leader in software for industry automation. So now I have a better view on how to do it!
Like in Bill Gates' "The Road ahead" I've always thought to my house to be "intelligent" and to easy my daily tasks and ease the way I live in house so let's call it a "bidirectional understanding".
It's not only about motion sensors that can switch lights on or off, it's not about the music to "follow" me when changing rooms, it's a matter of an intelligent house and also intelligent house management that in the end means : cost reduction.
I'm actually searching for documents on open systems because home automation is already present in the market but all systems that I've seen are "closed" that means that they rely on ther own protocols and devices. What I'm looking for is instead a standard that allows me to use different devices from different vendors that can talk together.
I'll continue to search andreport on this blog my findings…stay tuned!
Group Policy scripts, what are they doing on my PC?
Even if I'm not anymore in the direct IT Department, some manager have asked me this question when they noticed that there were some shutdown/startup scripts running on their client machines so I thought that writing a post that explains how to find this information could be a good idea.
Let's start from the concept: in an Active Directory based domain Administrators can write Group Policies that can satisfy many needs in IT Administration, including which scripts a computer or user has to run while starting up or logging to a computer. These scripts are of two main kinds:
- COMPUTER: we can have a script for startup and one for shutdown
- USER: we can have a script for login and one for logoff
So an Admin can provide some scripts and be sure that these are running accordingly but how can you understand what are the scripts doing? Simply perform these steps
- Click START/RUN type MMC and press ENTER
- Press CTRL+M (Add/Remove Snap-in) and click the ADD button
- Select Resultant Set Of Policy, click the ADD button and then CLOSE
- Click OK
- Right click the Resultant Set Of Policy node and choose "Generate RSOP data"
- Click NEXT until you reach the USER SELECTION window
- Check the lower radio button "Do not display user policy…" and click NEXT twice
- Click FINISH
- Expand the tree Computer Configuration/Windows Settings/Scripts/Startup
- Now browse your closest domain controller to something like \\DOMAINCONTROLLER\SYSVOL\DOMAINNAME\Policies\{XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX}\Machine\Scripts\Startup; in this folder you should find the scripts that are run on your computer
At this point you can copy these files and read their content and, if they are clear enough, remove any doubt on what your SysAdmin is trying to do with these scripts.
Social networks…what's next?
I subscribed to Facebook a couple of weeks ago and I found it exciting because I could find some University peers, family members in the US, former colleagues and so on but now I wonder: what to do now?
I spent some days at "building relationships" trying to find all persons I could by searching, inviting,asking friends, I've also joined a couple of communities but now I'm stuck, don't know what to do next!
I still remember the days in which I started surfing the web on Mosaic, Yahoo and so on…I went to bed with my mind working at incredible speeds. I was astonished at thinking how many opportunities I had from that moment on: I could have news about my favorite band (U2!!!) without the need of buying newspapers, I could chat to someone on the other side of the world, I could have tech manuals at a glance and so on … my mind couldn't stop thinking on the possibilities.
In the last months I've tried these new "hypes" on the net such as SecondLife and Facebook in the end what they gave me was just an initial excitement, they "pumped up" my curiosity for a couple of days but after that all became boring, not interesting anymore because they are not real "a step forward" stuff.
Is this due to my mind or simply we are so much flooded of new things everyday that suddenly our attention looses its way?
IT: the past and the future
In my experience as a SysAdmin I've had the opportunity to put my hands on several IT infrastructures and I've seen many ways of using the IT technologies. I've seen things that humans….oops that was another thing 🙂
Actually I'm not managing these infrastructures anymore because I've crossed the border and have become an IT user leaving the burden of administering to someone else so I've had the time and occasion to think about it.
In an era in which web based applications are already an obsolete thought, in which most of our activities are web based and the main goal of many IT managers is concentrate IT functions in one place in order to reduce maintenance, running costs, energy consumption and so on. So it will probably come one day when the company where we work for will be a unique network based place.
Said this I wonder: is the mainframe concept coming back?
Together with this phenomena we also can see the software industry to act in this direction too; Microsoft just released their web based Office suite and image editing has gone to the web, various companies have provided tools that allow you to keep your stuff on the web (Live Mesh, Gmail, etc) and users don't have to think of backups, antivirus and all of the things they have usually manage. As you see these are evolutions of the old terminals!!!
But we're not anymore in the past, we're actually living our present and have to think about the future…let's do an effort and try to imagine this.
Another thing we have to think of is the network connection that is becoming, day after day, available everywhere. GPRS, Edge, UMTS, HDSPA, WiMax, BlackBerry are all technologies that aim at keep you connected and, once you're hooked to the Internet, be able to reach your company's network and perform your tasks. Additionally more and more companies are dealing with an increasing number of home-office users that work 8 hours a day by not being present in the office.
I'm a person who loves to visualize that means that when I think I usually create a mental image of what I'm thinking about so let's see how I imagine my working days in the future.
My car will mount what I call device that is a mix of a car radio, movie/mp3 player, GPS navigator, thin client that is continuously connected to the internet and this will be in communication with a kind of AI that behaves as my personal secretary.
I enter my car and put my daughter in the back seat, turn on the engine and turn on the device.
"Hi James, so what's new today?" – I ask by voice to the device that I'm use to call James.
"Good morning Alessandro, you've received 12 new emails last night, do you want me to read them?" – James responds.
"Yes please but keep it short, I just woke up!"
"1st message is from IT Department and says that the scheduled maintenance shutdowns have been performed, then John Doe wrote you about the last conference call with Contoso, he attached a Word document too…" – James keeps telling until I say him to stop and schedule a meeting with John and to send a meeting request to the Contoso guys too.
I watch in the rear-mirror and ask to my daughter: "Honey, do you want to see some cartoons? Or I'd switch to MTV?"
The novel can go ahead for the whole working day but I let you imagine what life could really look like.
I'm looking forward living these days…that shouldn't be so far anyway 🙂
[TLBAT] Intranet: ADMIN section and the final conclusions.
So in the previous post I've suggested you to use the Persist ASP Upload components (not free), some of you may wonder why…well it's easy: this component not only allows you to upload your files via ASP but also gives you the opportunity to set the ACLs (Access Control List) on the files so in the end if we're uploading a file that will be restricted to a given group the component will also set the corresponding ACL to the file!
This post is the only one for the Download Center and I will finally provide you with all files needed for the thing to have a working Download Center! At any time feel free to ask me your questions or any doubts on this tool….now let's rock and download the files!
[TLBAT] Intranet: upload files
So here uit comes the first post in the Admin section of our Download Center!
In order to have an upload feature in our administration section I used the Persist ASP Upload component that gave me a better control on the upload process. I know it's not free but when I designed this project (about 2002!!!) this is what I used so if you prefer another component justuse your own 🙂
A file that we can now download for free is the aspupload.inc …you don't even have to download it, just copy the code below and save it to your disc to a text file named aspupload.inc
' AspUpload Constants Include File
' Copyright (c) Persits Software, Inc. All rights reserved.
' LogonUser's Type Parameter
const LOGON_INTERACTIVE = 2
const LOGON_NETWORK = 3
const LOGON_BATCH = 4
const LOGON_SERVICE = 5
' Generic Access Types
const GENERIC_ALL = &H10000000
const GENERIC_EXECUTE = &H20000000
const GENERIC_WRITE = &H40000000
const GENERIC_READ = &H80000000
' Standard Access Types
const DELETE = &H00010000
const READ_CONTROL = &H00020000
const WRITE_DAC = &H00040000
const WRITE_OWNER = &H00080000
const WRITE_SYNCHRONIZE = &H00100000
' Specific Access Types for Files
const FILE_GENERIC_READ = &H120089
const FILE_GENERIC_WRITE = &H120116
const FILE_GENERIC_EXECUTE = &H1200A0
const FILE_READ_DATA = &H0001
const FILE_WRITE_DATA = &H0002
const FILE_APPEND_DATA = &H0004
const FILE_READ_EA = &H0008
const FILE_WRITE_EA = &H0010
const FILE_EXECUTE = &H0020
const FILE_READ_ATTRIBUTES = &H0080
const FILE_WRITE_ATTRIBUTES = &H0100
' File Attributes
const FILE_ATTRIBUTE_READONLY = &H1
const FILE_ATTRIBUTE_HIDDEN = &H2
const FILE_ATTRIBUTE_SYSTEM = &H4
const FILE_ATTRIBUTE_DIRECTORY = &H10
const FILE_ATTRIBUTE_ARCHIVE = &H20
const FILE_ATTRIBUTE_NORMAL = &H80
const FILE_ATTRIBUTE_TEMPORARY = &H100
const FILE_ATTRIBUTE_COMPRESSED = &H800
' Sort-by Attributes for Directory Collection.
' These are NOT standard Windows NT constants
const SORTBY_NAME = 1
const SORTBY_TYPE = 2
const SORTBY_SIZE = 3
const SORTBY_CREATIONTIME = 4
const SORTBY_LASTWRITETIME = 5
const SORTBY_LASTACCESSTIME = 6