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Andy Cohen seems very happy lately. Sure, Andy Cohen always seems happy but lately there have been a lot of interesting things going on in his life. He got a dog named Wacha and he sure is a proud parent. He's going to the Hamptons. He is writing his next book; life is good.
Life is so good that Andy is moving on up in the real estate arena as well. Andy is in love with his two-bedroom apartment in one of the Bing & Bing buildings in the West Village that he bought in 2003. He loves the neighborhood, and his apartment has great views. So why would he move? Well, he isn't moving. What he is doing is buying an adjacent apartment and doubling the size of his current abode! I guess those book deals are paying some major coin! Congrats, Andy. This is the only real estate report of have with no shadiness involved. Click here for more info on Andy's apartment! Continue reading


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Have you ever seen marionette puppets feign a martial arts battle? They look a lot like the fighters in Dragon Finga, a 2D brawler that lets the player control multiple points of articulation at once to take on enemies. Usually rag doll physics in 2D games look a little janky (see Flop Fu for a good example), but Dragon Finga's tongue-in-cheek take on classic Hong Kong fighting cinema is a surprisingly effective game in its own right.
Kiwanuka is a Lemmings-inspired physics puzzler that we've been looking out for on Android since we heard about it on iOS. Thanks to a partnership between original devs CMA MegaCorp and the developers at Jakyl, the game has finally made its way to our favorite platform, and it's awesome.
Basically, you play the guy or gal in charge of saving a crowd of Kiwanuka, using a magical staff that whips the humanoid critters into shape, arranging them in tall, swaying towers you can use to climb through low-poly geometric terrain.
Last December, Google announced LiquidFun, a cross-platform physics engine developers could use to create realistic gaming experiences. Now, as a part of Google Developer Day at this year's Game Developers Conference, the company has released version 1.0 out into the wild. It's also provided no shortage of videos demoing what the project is capable of.
The folks at game developer Mediocre have given us such classics as Sprinkle and Granny Smith, but now it's time to break some stuff. Smash Hit has come to Android with neat physics and compelling gameplay. It's a good opportunity to get some of that aggression out too.
Smash Hit is equal parts on-rails shooter and physics simulation. You coast along, approaching various glass barriers. You have to tap to launch balls that break the glass to clear your path.
When the Rabbids first appeared in Rayman Raving Rabbids for the Wii back in 2006, they were hilarious and even somewhat charming. There wasn't any depth to them, but there wasn't any depth to the game itself, so it was a perfect fit. Those obnoxious bunnies went on to shed their affiliation with Rayman and have since appeared in more games than their limbless friend. Now they're making their mobile debut with Rabbids Big Bang.
Sprinkle attracted quite the following when it debuted in 2011, using its realistic water physics to show people what Tegra 2-equipped tablets were capable of. Players controlled a wooden water cannon mounted on a crane and fought fires across a diverse assortment of stages, with water pushing rocks and giant blocks of ice around in order to save houses in hard to reach places. The fire itself was as pretty to watch as it was a pain in the rear, spreading from house to house as gamers discovered that maybe, just maybe, they weren't cut out to be firemen.
Back during the Humble Bundle for Android #5 (not to be confused with the current Android-focused Humble Mobile Bundle), NightSky HD made its first appearance on the platform. Now, the Steam-native game is available on its own in the Play Store for $5.
The title brings its distinct visual style to the genre of physics puzzlers. In this game you control a dark orb as you attempt to navigate a silhouette world of platforms and pits.
If you're the gaming type, you probably didn't get much done this January. The month saw the release of plenty of addictive, time-wasting games that demanded players keep coming back to unlock one more achievement, or pick up a few more coins, or destroy just a few more blobs. If you weren't able to keep up with all of the Play Store's new entries last month, don't worry – we've once again rounded up a short list of last month's very best new games.
Do you like physics games? I sure do. Puddle THD happens to be a great game in this category if you happen to have a Tegra 3 device. The puzzle-centric fluid simulator is typically available on the Play Store for $5, but today the app has gone on sale for a measly $0.99 to celebrate its first whole year on the market. Not bad!
To get an idea of what this game is like you can either watch the video above or rely on my words.
This little piggy had some great success. This little piggy had none. This little piggy, however, has us wondering what's going on all the way home. Rovio announced today that, in a few weeks, we'll be seeing a sequel to Angry Birds arrive on the Play Store. Instead of being built from the ground up this time (or, rather, being bought from the ground up), this one will feature the mild-mannered pigs that you've spent so much time destroying.

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text: Trailer Talk: 'Elysium' Leaves Heaviest Class Warfare Rhetoric for Official Web Site Print article Send a Tip by Christian Toto 10 Apr 2013 post a comment The first official trailer for Elysium, the latest socially conscious film from the creator of District 9, soft pedals its class warfare themes. It's action over message making, at least in the two-minute peek at a film hitting theaters in August. You have to visit the film's official web site to get a grip on the filmmakers' animus toward the rich and those who believe in border enforcement. Matt Damon stars in a futuristic tale where the rich have abandoned Earth and established a new, Utopian existence in outer space. No poverty. No war. No sickness. That leaves the so-called 99 percent back on a planet that looks like a post apocalyptic nightmare. Damon's character straps on technology that may allow him to penetrate the defenses of the rich's spacely Nirvana, setting up a true Occupy style march toward egalitarianism. At least as told to us by millionaires who live in houses most movie goers could never afford. The trailer features plenty of action and more proof that director Neill Blomkamp has a gritty, unique feel for the sci-fi genre with only two films under his belt. If you visit the movie's official web site, cleverly dubbed itsbetterupthere.com, you'll find more evidence of the story's true intentions. A page for the Civil Cooperation Bureau features stats on the defense force Bots that keep the peace, allegedly, on this futuristic earth. We also see a stoic Jodie Foster, who appears to be the film's heavy as Secretary Delacourt, a "hawk" on illegal immigration, featured with the caption, "Aiding Illegals is a Crime." Scroll further down and there's a section where people can apply for Elysium citizenship, a note featured in both Spanish and English. Click on the page and you'll be forced to Facebook "like" the site before learning your wait time will be roughly 2,000 hours. Below that is a none too subtle headling saying, "you and your kind are not welcome here." The Occupy movement may be on life support, but one percent Hollywood denizens are doing all they can to keep its class warfare message alive.


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Yesterday, 6:26 PM
- The average gallon of gasoline in the U.S. will cost less than $3 this weekend for the first time in nearly four years, with more than 60% of all U.S. stations selling gas for less than $3/gallon, according to AAA.
- "We're going to continue going down, and by Thanksgiving I'm seeing $2.80 a gallon" before stabilizing into early 2015, oil analyst Andy Lipow tells CNBC, noting that gasoline futures are tumbling, which will be passed on to consumers over the next few weeks.
- Lipow remains wary of a potential market surprise if Saudi Arabia decides to cut production, "since the market thinks that OPEC is going to do nothing."
- ETFs: USO, OIL, UCO, SCO, BNO, UGA, DTO, DBO, CRUD, USL, UWTI, DNO, DWTI, SZO, OLO, OLEM
Mon, Oct. 27, 7:49 AM
- "We believe that OPEC will no longer act as the first-mover swing producer and that U.S. shale oil output will be called upon to fill this role," says Goldman, cutting its 2015 Q1 oil price forecasts by $15 per barrel - WTI to $75, Brent to $85. "Our forecast also reflects the realization of a loss of pricing power by core-OPEC."
- The Goldman team believes OPEC's largest members - rather than responding to price declines by cutting production - are attempting to defend market share by reducing prices.
- ETFs: USO, OIL, UCO, SCO, BNO, UGA, DTO, DBO, CRUD, USL, UWTI, UHN, DNO, DWTI, SZO, OLO, OLEM
- WTI crude is flat in morning action at $80.52.
Thu, Oct. 23, 9:43 AM
- Crude oil prices sprint higher as Saudi Arabia is said to have cut supply last month, according to a source familiar with the country's oil policy.
- The Saudis cut supply by 328K bbl/day to 9.36M bbl/day in September, from 9.69M in August, according to the source; total Saudi output in September was 9.7M bbl/day, up from 9.6M in August.
- WTI +1% to $81.30/bbl, Brent +1.2% to $85.77.
- ETFs: USO, XLE, OIL, UCO, ERX, VDE, OIH, SCO, ERY, DIG, BNO, DTO, DBO, DUG, IYE, CRUD, USL, UWTI, PXJ, FENY, DNO, DWTI, RYE, FXN, SZO, OLO, DDG, OLEM, TWTI
Wed, Oct. 22, 10:30 PM
- "Everyone is always saying rates will rise; it is almost comical," says Jeff Gundlach, speaking at ETF.com's Inside Fixed Income conference. It's a mistake looking at past economic recoveries as a template for this one, he says, because persistent deflation - owing to a number of factors - makes this cycle different.
- While the Fed realizes QE doesn't do a lot of good and is ending it, he adds, the central bank has no reason to hike rates anytime soon.
- Gundlach never sticks with just fixed income, and this time he turns to oil, which he believes is headed far lower. "I'm convinced Saudi Arabia wants oil at $70. They love turning the screws on people who mean them harm in the Middle East." Seventy dollar oil, however, will also hurt the booming energy sector here in the States as fracking is hardly worth it at that price.
- DoubleLine chart of breakeven oil price for a number of producers
- DoubleLine Total Return Bond Fund: DBLTX, DLTNX
- Treasury ETFs: TBT, TLT, TMV, TBF, EDV, TMF, TTT, ZROZ, SBND, TLH, VGLT, DLBS, UBT, TLO, PLW, GOVT, TENZ, LBND, TYBS, DLBL, TAPR
- Oil ETFs: USO, OIL, UCO, SCO, BNO, DTO, DBO, CRUD, USL, UWTI, DNO, DWTI, SZO, OLO, OLEM, TWTI
Wed, Oct. 22, 2:44 PM
- Crude inventories rose 7.1M barrels for the week ended October 17, according to the EIA, vs. expectations for a 2.7M jump. Helping boost inventories were fewer refinery runs - down 113K barrels per day with utilization rates dropping 140 basis points to 86.7%. In the Midwest, utilization rates are the lowest for this point in the year since 2010.
- WTI crude oil last week briefly dropped under $80 per barrel for the first time since the summer of 2012, and it's testing that level again today, -2.9% to $80.36. USO -2.4%
- Gasoline (UGA -2.2%) stockpiles fell 1.3M barrels vs. expectations for a 1M barrel drop, and distillates (UNH -0.8%) rose 1M barrels vs. expectations for a 1.3M barrel decline.
- ETFs: USO, OIL, UCO, SCO, BNO, DTO, DBO, CRUD, USL, UWTI, DNO, DWTI, SZO, OLO, OLEM, TWTI
Sat, Oct. 18, 8:25 AM
- A little discussed reason the stock market may have hit bottom and started to recover: The realization that the lowest oil prices in four years will provide a stimulus of more than $1T to global economies, according to Citigroup.
- "A reduction in oil prices also results in a reduction in prices across commodities, starting with natural gas, but also including copper, steel and agriculture," says Ed Morse, the bank's head of global commodities research.
- U.S. motorists on average are enjoying the cheapest gasoline since Feb. 2011, and they are spending ~$230M/day less at the pump than on July 4, AAA says.
- Alas, some big banks say the collapse in oil is nearly over, but much will depend on whether OPEC supports the price by cutting production, as is the norm, or protects its market share by keeping production steady.
- ETFs: USO, XLE, OIL, UCO, ERX, VDE, OIH, SCO, ERY, XOP, DIG, BNO, UGA, DTO, DBO, DUG, IYE, IEO, CRUD, PXE, USL, UWTI, PXJ, FENY, DNO, DWTI, RYE, FXN, SZO, OLO, DDG, OLEM, TWTI
Fri, Oct. 17, 4:20 PM
Fri, Oct. 17, 8:37 AM
- WTI crude oil futures rise more than $1 to above $84/bbl, and Brent crude also is up sharply, rising more than $1 to above $87, as Goldman Sachs says the market is not oversupplied.
- "Prices have likely overshot to the downside," says Jeff Currie, Goldman's head of commodities research, which leaves his team "near-term constructive, despite being long-term bearish."
- "The 'supply glut' is not yet here today, it exists in expectations," Goldman says, adding that the recent selloff in oil has been mostly driven by positioning based upon expected fundamental shifts, not actual observable shifts.
- ETFs: USO, OIL, UCO, SCO, BNO, DTO, DBO, CRUD, USL, UWTI, DNO, DWTI, SZO, OLO, OLEM, TWTI
Thu, Oct. 16, 10:58 AM
- Baker Hughes (BHI -10.2%) CEO Martin Craighead says during this morning's earnings conference call that oil prices below $75/bbl for a few months may cause energy companies to pull back spending on exploration and production.
- But BHI customers don't believe oil prices will stay low, the CEO says, adding that "the returns are still quite attractive... right now, it's full steam ahead."
- Craighead says BHI is on pace to deliver solid results in Q4, deepwater projects are moving forward, and customers spending should remain stable.
- T. Boone Pickens, among others, have said $80 U.S. oil for a quarter would cause E&P companies to reassess; West Texas crude fell below $80 this morning for the first time since June 2012, and now trades at ~$81.
- Schlumberger (SLB -0.6%), the no. 1 supplier of oilfield services, is scheduled to release quarterly results after today's close.
- Earlier: Baker Hughes misses estimates on weaker Gulf of Mexico drilling activity.
- ETFs: USO, OIL, UCO, OIH, SCO, BNO, DTO, DBO, CRUD, USL, UWTI, DNO, DWTI, SZO, OLO, TWTI, OLEM
Thu, Oct. 16, 7:25 AM
- Can sliding crude oil and product prices be spun as an economic growth-stimulating move yet? Down another 2.2% in early action, WTI crude drops below $80 per barrel for the first time since the early summer of 2012.
- Heading into the winter, heating oil (NYSEARCA:UHN) at $2.43 per gallon has dipped below that summer 2012 price to its lowest level since late 2010.
- USO -1.4% premarket
- Previously: Another tough day ahead
- ETFs: USO, OIL, UCO, SCO, BNO, UGA, DTO, DBO, CRUD, USL, UWTI, DNO, DWTI, SZO, OLO, OLEM, TWTI
Tue, Oct. 14, 7:00 AM
- The International Energy Agency has sharply cut its forecast for oil demand, predicting that it will increase by 700,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2014 vs a previous estimate of 0.9M bpd.
- For 2015, the agency expects demand to rise 1.1M bpd to 93.5M, with the growth around 300,000 bpd less than previously thought.
- "Recent price drops appear both supply and demand driven. Further oil price drops would likely be needed for supply to take a hit – or for demand growth to get a lift," the IEA says.
- Nymex crude is -1.1% at $84.77. (PR)
- ETFs: USO, OIL, UCO, SCO, BNO, DTO, DBO, CRUD, USL, UWTI, UHN, DNO, DWTI, SZO, OLO, TWTI, OLEM
Tue, Oct. 14, 3:46 AM
- There's "no room" to achieve higher oil prices by cutting production, Kuwait Oil Minister Ali Al-Omair has told the official Kuwait News Agency.
- Al-Omair's remarks follow a report that Saudi Arabia is ready to accept oil prices below $90 per barrel, and even as low as $80, for up to a year or two.
- A major concern for oil producers is the prospect of losing market share if they cut output. "Saudi Arabia doesn't want to lose market share in Asia," says industry expert Olivier Jakob. "They are increasingly giving signs they won't do it on their own."
- Nymex crude is -0.3% at $85.51.
- ETFs: USO, OIL, UCO, SCO, BNO, DTO, DBO, CRUD, USL, UWTI, UHN, DNO, DWTI, SZO, OLO, TWTI, OLEM
Mon, Oct. 13, 12:38 PM
- Calling a bottom is a fool's game and macro conditions continue to weigh, but oil - down another 1.15% today to $84.84 per barrel - is looking good on a risk-reward basis, say analysts Adam Longson and Elizabeth Volynsky.
- "While fundamentals have been poor through much of the summer and fall, much of the last leg of downside has simply been a result of financial flows, sentiment and macro fears. Physical markets are strengthening, with more improvement ahead."
- The team says analysts are too concerned with demand for gasoline and heating oil and thus missing the big picture of a strong long-term demand for crude. There's no sign, they say, of a sharp decline in demand outside of Europe, Japan, and Mexico (i.e. the U.S. and China are still gobbling it up).
- "From a crude standpoint, OPEC is right to expect a material improvement in demand."
- ETFs: USO, OIL, UCO, SCO, BNO, UGA, DTO, DBO, CRUD, USL, UWTI, UHN, DNO, DWTI, SZO, OLO, OLEM, TWTI
Mon, Oct. 13, 7:01 AM
- Saudi Arabia has privately been telling oil-market investors and analysts that it is ready to accept oil prices below $90 per barrel, and even as low as $80, for up to a year or two, Reuters reports.
- If true, it would represent a major change in policy for Riyadh, which may believe that weaker prices are necessary to help bring higher revenue in the medium term by limiting new investment and to help slow the expansion of rivals such as the U.S.
- Saudi would also be defying calls within Opec to cut output in order to boost prices back up to $100.
- "Until about three days ago, the absolute and total consensus in the market was the Saudis would cut," says former White House advisor Robert McNally, although that's no longer true. "The market suddenly realizes it is operating without a net."
- Nymex crude was -1.4% at $84.66 at the time of writing.
- ETFs: USO, OIL, UCO, SCO, BNO, DTO, DBO, CRUD, USL, UWTI, UHN, DNO, DWTI, SZO, OLO, TWTI, OLEM
Fri, Oct. 10, 6:45 AM
- OPEC countries pumped 30.474m b/d in Sept., the most since Aug. 2013 and 402k b/d more than in Aug. 2014.
- OPEC maintains forecast for global oil demand growth at 1.05m b/d in 2014 and 1.19m b/d next year.
- "Production from Libya, Iraq, Angola and Nigeria increased. The recovery in gasoil consumption for industry and transportation use, along with emerging winter demand" will support the market in coming months, it says.
- Saudi Arabia Sept. crude production +107.1k b/d to 9.704m b/d, after its surprise cut of 408k b/d in Aug.
- Crude futures were recently -1.5% to $84.48.
- Source: Monthly Oil Market Report
- ETFs: USO, OIL, UCO, SCO, BNO, DTO, DBO, CRUD, USL, UWTI, DNO, DWTI, SZO, OLO, OLEM
Fri, Oct. 10, 4:04 AM
- Global stocks are mainly lower as crude prices continue to tumble, with Brent Oil falling to $88.11 a barrel at one point, its lowest since December 2010. At the time of writing, Brent is -1% at $89.18 while Nymex is -1.35% at $84.61.
- A 5.8% plunge in German exports in August - the figures were released yesterday - is continuing to weigh on world markets.
- Asia: -1.1%, Hong Kong -1.8%, China -0.6%, India -0.7%.
- Europe: Euro Stoxx 50 -0.5%, London -0.5%, Paris -0.5%, Frankfurt -0.7%, Madrid -0.4%, Milan -0.5%.
- U.S. stock futures: Dow flat, S&P +0.1%, Nasdaq -0.3%.
- Gold -0.6% at $1217.80
- ETFs: USO, OIL, UCO, SCO, BNO, DTO, DBO, CRUD, USL, UWTI, DNO, DWTI, SZO, OLO, TWTI, OLEM
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The healthy range is incredibly wide. My patient Anita (who's seventeen, measures five feet four, and weighs 140) is in the healthy range—but that range goes from 101 to 146 pounds! So BMI is just one piece of the puzzle helping you figure out your best weight. Since Anita has a hormonal imbalance, I'd expect her to be on the high end of the normal range. But I also know she exercises nearly every day and has a very healthy diet. So landing somewhere in the middle makes sense for her. It's also important to take into account elements like genetics and her metabolic rate.
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Guess Thursday's Mystery Republican Convention Speaker
Violating all the tenets of campaigning in Florida — no events after 5pm and definitely no surprises — the Republicans have scheduled a speaker "To Be Announced" during the 10pm hour, following speakers from Mitt Romney's church and 2002 Olympic athletes, and immediately preceding Marco Rubio and Romney himself. Who can this mystery Republican be?
1. A baby cloned from the vial of Ronald Reagan's blood almost auctioned earlier this year.
2. Rafalca Romney, ironically the speaker least likely to spew horseshit on the convention stage.
3. Dick Cheney, because how can you wage a war on women without no-bid contracts for Halliburton?
4. Nancy Reagan, because I'd like for there to be a chance of me being correct.
5. Sarah Palin. This is its own joke.
6. Mitt Romney, 1994 edition, in order to show that the GOP is indeed a big tent party.
7. A Generic Republican. Most polls show that a Generic Republican would defeat President Obama. It's the specific Republicans that are problem. Just go to a regional business airport, find a white, middle-aged, slightly overweight man wearing a polo shirt tucked into khaki shorts and you have your mystery speaker.
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I ran across a fascinating meta-analysis of 106 studies the other day: Adoptees Do Not Lack Self-Esteem: A Meta-Analysis of Studies on Self-Esteem of Transracial, International, and Domestic Adoptees (Psychological Bulletin; American Psychological Association 2007, Vol. 133, No. 6, 1067–1083) One of the main advantages of a meta-analysis is the ability to look at very large sample sizes and to even out design variations between studies. For these reasons, meta-analyses are particularly useful for generalizing to a larger population.
This study focused on self-esteem because that is considered to be one of the most important pillars of healthy personality development. Low self-esteem is associated with not only internalized problems, such as depression, but also externalized behavior problems, such as aggression, antisocial behavior, and delinquency. Self-esteem is particularly useful for studies of adopted people because if correlates highly with attachment.
I suppose it's not altogether unreasonable for researchers and the general public to assume that adoptees are at greater risk for low self-esteem. They speculate that adoptees may not only feel cut off from their birth parents but also rejected by them (Brodzinsky et al., 1992; S. L. Smith et al., 2000). It might be reasonable to assume that adoptees may blame themselves for their relinquishment and think that they were not worthwhile enough for the birth mother to keep them. They rightly may perceive differences between their adoptive family and themselves in terms of temperament or learning abilities and feel less capable in comparison (Tieman et al., 2005). International and transracial adoptees may feel out of place in another national, cultural, or ethnic environment. They also have the added difference of physical appearance to add to other potential differences with their adoptive family. This litany of woes makes the results of this meta-analysis even more satisfying.
Self-esteem of Adopted Persons Compared to Non-adopted Persons
The researchers looked at 88 studies, which in total compared 10,977 adoptees with 33,862 non-adopted persons. They found that adoptees' self-esteem did not differ from the self-esteem of their peers. The researchers dug deeper to see if there might be a difference in self-esteem of specific subgroups of adoptees when compared to non-adopted persons. They looked at the following subgroups to see if adoptees in these subgroups were more vulnerable to low self-esteem:
They found no difference in self-esteem between adoptees and non-adopted persons.
Self-esteem of Transracial Adoptees Compared to Same Race Adoptees
Researchers looked at 18 studies involving more than 2,000 adoptees and found that transracial and same-race adoptees did not differ with respect to their self-esteem. They also looked at subgroups within this population (age at adoption, age at assessment, whether the same race adoptive families were of color or white),
They found no difference in self-esteem between transracial adoptees and same race adoptees.
The study concluded as follows:
Contrary to expectations, adopted children are able to develop normative levels of self-esteem, and this appears to be the case throughout specific groups of adoptees (those placed before or after their first birthday, international or domestic adoptees, transracial or same-race adoptees), across the life span, and independent of informant (self- or other report). We did not find any statistically significant difference in self-esteem between adopted and nonadopted persons.
The study authors speculated that adoptive families may be at least partly responsible for this positive outcome. Adoptive parents invest substantially in their child's upbringing, and they usually offer the child an enriched cognitive and emotional family environment. Adoptive parents often also work to establish secure parent– child attachment, which would be result in higher self-esteem.
This study is looking at only one predictor of mental health–self-esteem. It is not saying that there are no inherent risks faced by adopted kids. Lack of prenatal care, poor nutrition, abuse or neglect, and substance exposure during gestation can and do cause problems for children throughout their lives. Nor is this study saying that adopted children as a population have no problems. Other studies, including other meta-analyses, have found that adopted kids as a whole have more learning and language problems and are over-represented in referrals to mental health professionals.
I also want to be very clear that by focusing on this meta-analysis study, I am also not trying to negate the experience of individual adoptees who are suffering from problems they believe are caused by being adopted. Their experience is very real on an individual level. One individua'ls experience, however, is not very useful to predict for the whole. And on the whole, adoptees are doing just fine, at least as measured by their self-esteem.
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The Kochi Tuskers Kerala and the Indian National Congress would be the best rivals if there ever was a dog show featuring the two. The former, proud owners of the Rottweiler in Sreesanth - the one with his aggressive animal instincts on the cricket pitch and the latter, with the pug called 'Rahul Gandhi' - showboating the world over, pillion riding on bikes sans security and sharing bread with dalits.
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Chicago Cubs (38-50) vs. Cincinnati Reds (47-42)
Tsuyoshi Wada (9-5, 2.66 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 9.3 K/9) – at Triple-A Iowa vs. David Holmberg (0-4, 5.28 ERA, 1.85 WHIP, 6.1 K/9) – at Triple-A Louisville
Tuesday, July 8, 2014: 7:10 p.m. at Great American Ball Park
The 33-year-old lefthander will be making his Major League debut on Tuesday night when he takes the hill for the Chicago Cubs. Wada had an amazing season back in 2011 when with the Fukuoka Softbank Hawks where he went 16-5 with a 1.51 ERA, while striking out just less than a batter per inning.
After scuffling in the Baltimore Orioles organization, Wada has been a success for the Cubs down at Triple-A Iowa. With former starting pitchers Jeff Samardzija and Jason Hammel shipped off to the Oakland A's last week, the Cubs are in desperate need of starting depth, which Wada can provide.
Unlike Holmberg, Wada will not be up just for a single start. This may be the 33-year-olds Major League debut, but he has been pitching professionally in the Japanese League since he was 22.
Still nearly two weeks away from turning 23 years old, David Holmberg still has remarkable room for improvement. Last season, as a 21-year-old, Holmberg made his Major League debut as a member of the Arizona Diamondbacks against the San Diego Padres. He would go 3.2 innings, while allowing six hits and three walks in accordance to the three earned runs he allowed.
Apart of the three-team deal that sent Ryan Hanigan to the Tampa Bay Rays, Holmberg joined the Reds' minor league ranks to improve the starting pitching depth. A built 6'3", 225-pound left-hander, Holmberg has the makeup of a successful starting pitcher.
His 2014 season down at Louisville has been one to forget. He is yet to win any of his 10 starts, while walking 22 batters in 44 innings. Over his last few starts though, he has thrown the ball more efficiently.
Pitching on the backend of the doubleheader, Holmberg starting for the Reds is fool's gold. Should he pitch brilliantly, then they have a legitimate chance to sweep the doubleheader—a rare occurrence.
All threats of rain should dissipate throughout the night, meaning the matchup of two Triple-A pitchers inside a big league ballpark will indeed take place at 7:10 p.m. on Tuesday night.


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Everything Everywhere 'to stuff Santa's sack' with 4G Lumia 920s
Industry sources expect mobile network Everything Everywhere to tie up an exclusive deal with Nokia's new flagship Lumia 920 phone - providing EE can make a volume commitment to the fallen Finnish giant. The FT reports today that discussions giving the merged Deutsche Telekom-France Telecom-owned operator an exclusive are …
Lumia W8?
Why not?
If the Handset is 4G/LTE ready, whats wrong with that?
Whereas other makers will have to start incorporating these frequencies AND sheeple will have to buy them AND change networks to benefit from LTE, whats wrong in their approach in rushing LTE to the market.
Whats not to like about this arrangement?
Stop being so sarcastic, EL-Reg.
And yeah, we might be pleasntly surpised at this new offering with the LTE speeds and Hardware specs.
WIll make a refreshing change from I-snobs and Fandroids duopoly.
Will be called "Nokiastas" The word is now copyrighted.
Nokia hardware, 4G, wireless charging, incredible camera, good screen. I personally like the WP platform, different from the rest and very user friendly.
I'm in.
Couldn't care less.......
What OS it runs, all I want to know is does the phone work properly as a phone, is the camera great, hows browsing email etc, how fast is it changing between apps/browser/email etc.
On top of that price per month over the contract period including cost of phone.
From what I have read this phone would be great apart from windows 8 unless its much better than winphone 7.5 at switching and lack of multitasking etc.
At this time the only 2 that are acceptable to me are Android and if its as promised in the demos and up to the job blackberry 10/X.
"providing EE can make a volume commitment"
Are Nokia marketing monkeys so desperate they are now trying to sell their phones to deaf people?
Re: "providing EE can make a volume commitment"
OK, I'll bite, you used the wrong icon didnt you? you meant to use the joke icon right?
Volume as in quantity not as in VOLUME
@ AC Re: "providing EE can make a volume commitment"
Yes. Correct. Well spotted :)
Double joke because I intentionally used the wrong icon. Beat that!
DId Santa
Run out of coal?
Any customers they attract, will be attracted to the 4G network rather than the handset... Although i'm sure some android handsets which support the 4G network will become available soon too.
Re: 4G
Not at all. I'm not too bothered by 4G right at the moment (it's something I want, but its one feature amongst many) but I really like the look of these devices. I'm unlikely to upgrade any time soon as I'm happy with my Lumia 710, but depending on what additional options come with W8 phones, I might get one. I want to be able to handle digitally signed / encrypted emails on my phone and I'd like to see what I can do in terms of VoIP on W8 as well.
Re: 4G
From what i have heard, once people use WP7 they often like it. The main problem is getting them to try it in the first place - so if they are drawn in by 4G but stay because they like the experience then it could work out well for both Nokia and MS...
4G? Reliable 3G would be a good start.
Re android 4G
I bloody well hope so.
SWMBO has decreed her iphone 4 is not as good as my galaxy2 and is planning to upgrade when her contract runs out in 2 months. Given what she _really_ wants to do is stream movies, 4G would suit her down to the ground.
This is a new one - rats jumping ON a sinking ship.
This is going to be a very interesting Autumn. Nokia, Samsung and Apple all entering.........
............the ring at approximately the same time. EE are going to be offering the GSIII LTE and the Lumia 920. At the same time of course the iPhone5 will be coming out. I think it's time to get a few sixpacks, and some popcorn in.
"providing EE can make a volume commitment"
Are Nokia's marketing monkeys so desperate that they try to sell their phones to deaf people now?
Is it a really a good thing to provide the first devices on a new standard?
This article reminds me of the first device providers for Three when "3" was launched (NEC, Motorola, Sharp...). Look where they are now!
Luminas Weakest Link
The only major downside to the Nokia Lumina phone is the Windows operating system. We all know the history of windows - it's buggy, crashes and is prone to viruses. Since using Windows for the last 17 years I've spent huge chunks of my life fixing / tweaking Windows.
2 years ago I switched to a Macbook Pro and never spent a second fixing it and it simply works every time - with every piece of hardware, including audio equipment perfectly.
For this reason only I would certainly buy an iphone 5 instead. Not because it looks good or is trendy - simply because I know it will work flawlessly, update itself without hassle and I don't have to spend the valuable hours of my life tweaking it.
It's only a matter of time before the help forums for the Lumina operating system start filling up!
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A year ago at this time, I was goin' all Robby Benson on the Hall of Fame Voters. Reggie Miller, the face of the Pacer franchise, had failed to even make the list of finalists.
Fortunately, this year, I won't have to go searching through YouTube for clips from Ice Castles or Ode to Billy Joe, as Reggie Miller was one of 12 Finalists for election to the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame announced Friday. Here are some of the folks that join Reggie on that list:
- Bernard King and Mo Cheeks – two of my favorite players from the 80s.
- Don Nelson and Dick Motta – a couple of coaches whose performances in the 80s were unfortunately overshadowed by the presence of Bird's Celtics and Magic's Showtime Lakers.
- Jamaal Wilkes – Silk was a prototypical small forward, winning titles with Golden State and the early Showtime Lakers.
- Ralph Sampson – Believe it or not, there was a point in time where he was bigger (metaphorically) than Jordan. The 7'4″ phenom whose career was best described by Chuck Klosterman when he said, "He was needed to remind people that their own self-imposed mediocrity is better than choking on transcendence."
- Katrina McClain and the All American Red Heads from the Women's Committee, and referee Hank Nichols
- Rick Pitino and Bill Fitch – two men who had profound impacts on two key people in the Pacers' current leadership. Pitino gave Pacer coach Frank Vogel his first NBA job – as Video Coordinator for the Boston Celtics. Larry Bird has cited Bill Fitch as the best coach he ever played for, crediting him with helping instill the work ethic that Bird feels was so much a part of his success.
Now it is time for Pacer fans to wait for the induction. As a finalist, Reggie Miller's credentials are as good, if not better, than those brought by anyone else on this list. However, if most Pacer fans are like me, it's not the numbers or awards that make Reggie a Hall of Famer.
The reason we know Reg belongs in the Hall is engrained in our NBA DNA. It is burned in our memories. Our recollection of how it felt both when Miller tormented the Knicks and Spike Lee with 25 4th quarter points, and just a few days later when we sobbed with him in the locker room after losing game 7. Moments of glory both permanent and fleeting. Superman T-shirts in Milwaukee and a past-his-prime post-brawl Reggie Miller gathering up his remaining strength to salvage an unsalvageable season, even winning a playoff series.
For some, we remember leaving a message for Alex Yovanovich, bemoaning the Pacers' loss in Game 5 of a 2002 First Round Playoff series to the Nets, but being interrupted by a banked in 40-footer by Uncle Reg. The result: first one, then two overtimes, and an everlasting moment of hilarity for Alex and his wife, Andrea, as they played back the stammering voice mail.
For all, we remember playoff success, trash talk, and of course, 8 points in 9 seconds.
Being of fan of any team in any sport is an act of public intimacy. Many people love the same thing, but each at their own way, and each for their own intensely personal reasons. For me, though basketball has been deeply entwined in my history, no team has had more personal importance than the Pacers, and no single player or person outside of my family has meant more to my relationship with basketball than Reggie Miller.
Intellectually, I understand the Hall of Fame, and I have a great deal of respect for all of its members. Emotionally, however, the Hall of Fame has remained empty – incomplete – as long as Reggie is not there.
Friday, February 24th was a step in the right direction. If all goes right, Monday, April 2nd will be a day for all Pacer fans will remember for a very long time.
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Universal will begin producing its titles in the Blu-ray format.
Just hours after the Toshiba announcement, Universal Studios had an announcement of its own. In a move that shocks no one, the studio has come out and said they will start producing Blu-ray movies. Good move guys!
"Universal will continue its aggressive efforts to broaden awareness for hi-def's unparalleled offerings in interactivity and connectivity, at an increasingly affordable price," said Craig Kornblau, president, Universal Studios Home Entertainment and Universal Pictures Digital Platforms (via Reuters). "The emergence of a single, high-definition format is cause for consumers, as well as the entire entertainment industry, to celebrate."
Celebrate? While many have been cheering the end of the format war, I'm guessing that the ones that plunked down money on an HD DVD player haven't busted out the party hats yet—just sayin'.
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NLM, a longtime leader in harnessing information technology to improve the public health, has created a Twitter feed to spread news, information, and important links primarily to members of the news media. The feed will link to the latest on health information technology, online resources, and much more.
"We recognize that social media sites are an important and essential way to further enhance the role of NLM in the 21st century," said NLM Director Donald A.B. Lindberg. "The public, and journalists in particular, are turning to outlets such as Twitter as gateways to understanding and further exploration."
NLM, the world's largest biomedical library and a developer of electronic information services, delivers trillions of bytes of data to millions of users daily. By making research results—from DNA sequences to clinical trials data to published scientific articles and consumer health information—readily available, the Library magnifies the positive impact of NIH's investment in the creation of new knowledge. By organizing increasing amounts and types of biomedical and health information, NLM fuels new research discoveries, informs patient care decisions, helps people exert control over their health and health care, and aids disaster preparedness and response.
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Celebrate Seniors. Volunteer.
August 21 is National Senior Citizen Day. Created by President Reagan and Congress in 1988, the purpose of the day is to highlight ways to show gratitude to America's senior citizens. One way to show older adults that we appreciate their contributions to our society is to volunteer, either alongside them or through projects designed to make life better for them.More
International Youth Day: Youth Volunteering For Youth
International Youth Day (IYD) is observed each year on August 12. Endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1999, IYD is an opportunity to draw attention to youth issues worldwide. This year's theme focuses on "Youth and Mental Health" under the slogan of "Mental Health Matters."More
For a Good Life: Volunteer!
What's a great way to help ensure healthy, active, and independent living throughout your life? Volunteering. Contributing to your family, peers and community by volunteering is important at every age. When individuals volunteer, they not only help their community but also experience better health in later years, whether in terms of greater longevity, higher levels of functioning or lower rates of depression.More
A Story About Education…or Is It?
Change has come to Pamdu, a close-knit community in southern Ghana.
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....officials visit UNDP, DFID, ACTIONAID and OSSAP-MDGs
The Special Assistant to the Rivers State Governor on the Millennium Development Goals, (MDGs), Mr. Desire Bobmanuel, on Monday in Abuja appealed for technical support from ActionAid Nigeria towards implement the Millennium Developmental Goals.
Mr. Bobmanuel said the initiative would commence with an audit of the MDG status of the state, explaining that the Rivers State governor was committed to ensuring that the state was fast-tracked in its efforts to attain the Millennium Development Goals.
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A native Pittsburgher, Zangrilli began his broadcasting career while a sophomore at Keystone Oaks High School for the MSA Sports Network before moving on to obtain his degree from Clarion University. While at Clarion, Dan broadcast Golden Eagles football and basketball and also woke up to do mornings at WCUC-FM.
Zangrilli also spent five years (2006-2010) as a minor league play-by-play broadcaster and Communications Director for the State College Spikes and the Altoona Curve.
Zangrilli joined CBS Radio-Pittsburgh in 2007 as a sports update anchor at NewsRadio 1020 KDKA and still serves the same capacity at The Fan. In 2012, Dan added to his duties as co-host of the Pirates pre-game and post-game shows.
Huntington: Alvarez Beginning To Learn First Base
The move has been talked about for months, but now the wheels of change have been put in motion as the Pittsburgh Pirates have begun working with Pedro Alvarez on a transition from playing third base to playing first.
Jeff Locke Talks AJ Burnett Trade Rumors, Facing Former Teammate
During his time in Pittsburgh, former Pirate starting pitcher AJ Burnett took Jeff Locke under his wing, now the mentor and mentee will face off pitching for opposing teams.
Jason Grilli Removed As Pirates Closer
Pittsburgh Pirates manager Clint Hurdle revealed in today's pregame meeting with the media that he has removed reliever Jason Grilli from the closer role.
Clint Barmes On Impact Of Polanco: "He's Brought A Lot Of Energy"
After playing a key role in the Pirates 4-3, 12 inning victory over the Cincinnati Reds, Pirates Short Stop Clint Barmes joined Dan Zangrilli and Kevin Orie to talk about the victory and the difference in this team since they called up electric rookie Gregory Polanco.
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The Pirates are coming off the most exciting season since 1991, but when it comes to expectations for the 2014 season, Vegas isn't setting their sights too high for the Buccos.
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Dan Zangrilli caught up with Pirates General Manager Neal Huntington on Bucco Talk from Bradenton.
Snider Hoping Full Health Will Lead To Results
Pirates outfielder Travis Snider wasn't completely healthy in 2013 and he played in a great deal of pain during the Pirates 94-win season.
Nutting Address Team, Media About 2014 Expectations
Pirates Chairman of the Board, Bob Nutting addressed the Pittsburgh Pirates on Wednesday and later spoke to the media.
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[sws_ui_toggle title="Hello, my wife and I have been trying to conceive for over 9 months. We think she may have had a miscarriage month 2. Her family is very fertile, however she is over 40. I was recently tested and my hormones and sperm count are both excellent. Will this system work for women over 40? Thank you." closed="true" jui_theme="ui-smoothness" duration="500"]Regardless of a woman's age, if she is ovulating, the OVWATCH can optimize the chances of pregnancy by accurately identifying the maximum fertility window where sexual relations have the potential to result in a pregnancy. The proper timing of intercourse or IUI relative to ovulation dramatically enhances the probability of conception. However, it becomes increasing hard to get pregnancy as a women enters her late thirties and early forties. Studies estimate that only 1 in 3 women between the ages of 40 and 44 who are trying to conceive will be successful. As one's fertility declines, identification of the fertile window may be even more crucial. However, as time is of the essence, prompt evaluation and treatment by a fertility specialist should be considered. While simple treatments such as fertility tablets (clomiphene citrate or letrozole) may be all that is needed, injectable fertility medication or IVF may be required. Even in cases where a woman is much older (50 – 55 years of age) or has very poor function of her ovaries, IVF with a donor eggs gives women an outstanding chance to achieve a successful pregnancy.[/sws_ui_toggle]
[sws_ui_toggle title="I am taking Clomid, and using the OV Watch with it. Will the Clomid affect the way the OV Watch reads? Also I ovulate VERY late, even on the Clomid. Like cycle days 21-24 of a 32 day cycle. Is this normal? Anything I can do to help lengthen my luteal phase?" closed="true" jui_theme="ui-smoothness" duration="500"]Women who are taking clomiphene citrate for ovulation induction often ovulate later the traditional 14th day and it is not unusual to see evidence of ovulation several days later. However, if the second half of the cycle (ovulation to the start of menses) is less than 10-12 days, ovulation may not have occurred. A short second half of the cycle has been termed an inadequate luteal phase. In the past, an endometrial biopsy was performed to evaluate the synchrony of the endometrium with that of the ovary and ovulation. However, recent evidence indicates that an endometrial biopsy does not aid in the diagnosis or treatment of infertility and the results from the biopsy may not correlate the time in a woman's cycle or the potential for a successful pregnancy. Many physicians often check blood levels of progesterone or routinely supplement this hormone to "assist" the pregnancy or restore the luteal phase. Although this practice is widespread, it has not been scientifically proven to be of benefit. Finally, fertility medications such as clomiphene citrate may have some role in "restoring" ovulation and correcting any mismatch between the uterus and ovary. The OVWATCH is a good method to identify the fertility window if a woman is ovulating on her own on in response to clomiphene citrate. The OVWATCH can also be used to accurately time intercourse or insemination (IUI). Preliminary evidence from an ongoing trial indicates that it is comparable to ultrasound and lab work performed in a physician's office. In addition, clomiphene citrate is often used to induce ovulation in women who have chronically high LH (Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome: PCOS). Chronically high LH may cause false reading with monitors that rely on urine testing or pee sticks. The OVWATCH may be the most accurate means to correctly identify the fertile period in these women once ovulation has been restored with weight loss, diabetes therapies or fertility medications.[/sws_ui_toggle]
[sws_ui_toggle title="It took me 8 months to conceive my 1st son, then another 9 months to conceive the 2nd. My husband and I are trying to get pregnant again. I am 23 years old. Is there anything that can help us make this happen faster? Thank you for your time. Kathy in New York" closed="true" jui_theme="ui-smoothness" duration="500"]Numerous studies have indicated that fertility can be optimized and the time to conception shortened with correct timing of sexual relations. In general, if a woman has a 28-day cycle, ovulation will occur 14 days after the start of her menses. However, menstrual cycles may vary from one individual to the next so it is beneficial for each woman to determine her own fertility window. The fertility window is the 4 to 5 days before and the day of ovulation. Sperm can remain in the female reproductive tract for several days and pregnancy can occur even if ovulation is several days after intercourse. However, the chances of pregnancy are slim if the sperm arrive even just one day after ovulation. Traditional methods of fertility testing (temperature charting or urine testing) rely on the surge in hormones (LH and/or estradiol) and may only give short notice of the impending ovulation or false positive results in some cases. In addition, some women have chronically elevated levels of LH associated with PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) and the urine testing may give false positive results. The OVWATCH senses fluctuations in the salts (chloride) found in a woman's sweat that occurs prior to ovulation. In addition, the entire fertility window (4 – 5 days preceding ovulation) is identified in almost 6 times more women than the older methods, thermometers or pee sticks. The longer window of opportunity reduces the stress of many couples and can increase the pregnancy rate by two-thirds over just 6 months.[/sws_ui_toggle]
[sws_ui_toggle title="I have used the Clearblue Easy ovulation monitor in combination with a basil thermometer for 15 months. No luck and my gyno says I have been ovulating, my tubes aren't blocked and my husband is fine. How will this watch make a difference?" closed="true" jui_theme="ui-smoothness" duration="500"]Up to one in five couple that have difficulty getting pregnant have no identifiable cause for their delay in conception. If a couple has no evidence of tubal disease, normal ovarian function or hormone levels, open fallopian tubes and adequate sperm function, yet has not gotten pregnant within one year of trying, they are classified as having "unexplained" infertility. Up to one in four women will have difficulty getting pregnant at some point in their life. Unfortunately, only one out of three women will get pregnant in the early forties and the chance of conception decreases the longer a couple has been dealing with infertility. While the OVWATCH may increase the chances of pregnancy and be more accurate than the pee sticks or temperature monitor, couples that have attempted timed intercourse for several months without success should consider more aggressive approaches. Fortunately, many couple will have success after they are evaluated by a reproductive endocrinologist and move to advance treatment options. Even with unexplained infertility the addition of a fertility medication such as clomiphene citrate will increase the chances of conception. Utilization of intrauterine insemination (IUI) or artificial insemination further increases the potential for pregnancy.[/sws_ui_toggle]
[sws_ui_toggle title="Hello there Dr. I had an ectopic pregnancy and want to get pregnant. Is the OV Watch suitable for me? Will it be accurate?" closed="true" jui_theme="ui-smoothness" duration="500"]The fallopian tubes or a history of an ectopic pregnancy have no direct impact on the function of the ovary or the ability of OVWATCH to accurately identify the fertile window. However, timing of sexual relations and optimizing one's fertility may be even more crucial when one fallopian tube is not functioning. In fact, an ectopic pregnancy implies that the microscopic function of the fallopian tubes is not normal allowing the pregnancy to continue in the fallopian tube instead of being transported to the uterine cavity. In addition, often when one tube has been damage or removed, the other tube is not normal. Even if the remaining tube is open or patent, the damage or abnormal function due to infection or scar tissue may prevent normal function of the microscopic fingers within the fallopian tube that transport a fertilized egg or embryo to the uterine cavity. Therefore, women with tubal disease or those who have had an ectopic are at increased risk of another ectopic pregnancy in the same tube or on the other side. These women may also find it more difficult to conceive. In many cases more aggressive treatment with fertility medications or in some cases, IVF may be required. In addition, after pregnancy occurs close follow up with a woman's healthcare provider is important to rule out an ectopic pregnancy. Finally, if either fallopian tube is filled with fluid (hydrosalpinx), the fluid may have a detrimental impact on a pregnancy and many experts recommend removal of that tube prior to IVF.[/sws_ui_toggle]
[sws_ui_toggle title="How does the OV-Watch compare in accuracy to The Clear Plan Fertility monitor? Have you had 40 and over women report better results with OV-Watch compared to other methods such as Clear Plan etc.? Could the OV-Watch be helpful with a medicated IUI cycle? How might the OV-Watch be more helpful in a medicated IUI cycle than other available monitors? Thank you very much in advance for your answers!" closed="true" jui_theme="ui-smoothness" duration="500"]Many women express frustration with the monitors such as Clear Plan Fertility monitor and several have sent me their inaccurate results. Several condition including early menopause or decreased function of the ovary and PCOS (polycystic ovarian syndrome) may give false reading due to chronic high LH or estradiol levels. In addition, even if the monitor is accurate, reliance on LH / estradiol levels, cervical mucous, or temperature chances limits many women to hours or a day notice of the approaching ovulation. Timing is especially of the essence as a woman enters her late 30s or early 40s. The OVWatch accurately predicts ovulation and gives a couple 4 or 5 days to achieve conception each month, dramatically reducing the stress of "timed intercourse". Research conducted by fertility specialist at Duke University indicates that the OVWACH is as good or better than the tradition methods in predicting a woman's fertility and was almost 6 times more likely to predict a 4 or 5 day window of opportunity. The OVWatch can also be used to determine if ovulation is occurring spontaneously and to accurately predict the fertility window in woman on clomiphene citrate. Accurate determination of ovulation and early consultation with a fertility specialist are of paramount importance when a woman wishes to become pregnant in her later reproductive years.[/sws_ui_toggle]
[sws_ui_toggle title="For the past year my period has come on the 22nd of every month. These last three months however my period comes very late or not at all. I am trying to conceive and cannot chart my days because I never know when my period is coming. What can I do to increase my chances of conceiving soon? I am 34 years old and am desperately trying to conceive. Please help." closed="true" jui_theme="ui-smoothness" duration="500"]The length of the menstrual cycle (from the first day of menstrual flow until the start of the next) may vary from 21 – 35 days but 28 days is the most common. Cycles that are at or near either end of the range (21 or 35 days) may not be associated with ovulation. In addition, as a woman gets older or approaches menopause, her cycle will often shorten as the function of the ovary declines. An irregular or absent period typically indicates that a woman is not ovulating regularly. If the irregular cycles are associated with other signs of hormone dysfunction or imbalance, such as acne or abnormal hair growth, the conditions is often classified as PCOS or polycystic ovarian syndrome. The name of this condition reflects the fact that the ovaries often have many small cyst or fluid filled pockets that contain immature eggs. The lack of ovulation may also be associated with abnormal thyroid or pituitary function and other hormonal problems. If a woman is not pregnancy, a complete lack of menses may be associated with failure of the ovary or menopause. This condition can occur at any age but is just over 50 is the norm and it is rare before 40 years of age. Women who have irregular or absent cycles should be evaluated by a women's healthcare professional or fertility specialist. Fortunately, in most cases, women who do not ovulate regularly respond well to treatments including weight loss, medication to enhance the processing of sugar (Metformin) or fertility pills such as clomiphene citrate. While urine hormone kits have traditionally been used to monitor the return of ovulation and time intercourse or insemination, the OVWATCH has many potential advantages and may further increase a woman's chance of success during treatment by identifying the maximum fertility window.[/sws_ui_toggle]
[sws_ui_toggle title="My husband and I have been trying to get pregnant for over a year. We both have very stressful lives in NYC. I have been on clomid for 2 months and it doesn't seem to be working. How do you feel about the OV Watch? Is it okay to use it while on clomid?" closed="true" jui_theme="ui-smoothness" duration="500"]Difficulty in getting pregnant can add tremendous stress to a couple's already hectic life. In addition, traditional methods of ovulation detection may compound the problem by being inaccurate or only giving a couple 12 to 24 hours notice prior to ovulation. The OVWATCH reduces the stress of having to "drop everything" and rush home for intercourse by giving most women 4 to 5 days' notice before ovulation. While the egg can only live in the female reproductive tract for a day before conception is no longer possible, sperm remain alive and can achieve a pregnancy for up to 7 days. Identification of this fertile window and the impending ovulation several days in advance, gives couples the luxury of a "long weekend of opportunities" or several days to have sexual relations. In essence, the pressure is off. Finally, the increased opportunity for pregnancy may result in 66% more pregnancies in just 6 months compared to other methods of ovulation prediction. [/sws_ui_toggle]
[sws_ui_toggle title="HI, my husband and I have been trying to get pregnant now going on 6 months. Both of us are under the age of 30. My cervical mucus each month is not very abundant. Can this be the cause of us not being pregnant yet? I keep reading about how the mucus should be abundant and really stretchy, but mine is more milky. When I was younger my mucus was very abundant, could there be a possible problem?" closed="true" jui_theme="ui-smoothness" duration="500"]The consistency of the cervical mucous reflects the surge in estrogen that occurs around the time of ovulation. Thick mucous may indicate that a woman is not ovulating. In the past, couples would undergo a post-coital test (PCT) to determine the quality of the cervical mucous and its interaction with motile sperm. However, the accuracy and benefit of this test has been questioned. In most cases, it is no longer a routine part of the infertility evaluation. In part because artificial or intrauterine insemination would bypass any potential problem with the cervix or the cervical mucous. Various methods to thin thick mucous including estrogen supplementation and cough syrup have been proposed but lack sound scientific evidence to support their use. Although the quality of the cervical mucous may be used to suggest ovulation, other criteria are more accurate and less subjective. The presence of a regular cycles with moliminal symptoms (moodiness, breast tenderness, bloating, etc) prior to the onset of bleeding, indicate that a woman is ovulating in most cases. Traditionally, women have also used changes in the basal body temperature or urine hormone levels to predict ovulation. However, traditional methods of ovulation detection often only give a couple 12 to 24 hours notice prior to ovulation. The OVWATCH gives informs women 4 to 5 days in advance of the approaching ovulation. While the egg can only live in the female reproductive tract for a day before the potential for conception is lost, sperm remain alive and can achieve a pregnancy for up to 7 days. Identification of the maximum fertile window and the impending ovulation several days in advance allows couples several days to have sexual relations. Finally, the increased opportunity for intercourse may result in 66% more pregnancies in just 6 months. However, women who do not have regular cycles or those who do not have evidence of ovulation should seek the assistance of a women's healthcare provider or fertility specialist.[/sws_ui_toggle]
[sws_ui_toggle title="I have polycystic ovaries and I've been trying to get pregnant by in vain. Could I start using OV Watch? I really want to have a baby…" closed="true" jui_theme="ui-smoothness" duration="500"]Women with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome (PCOS) often have infrequent or irregular menstrual cycles, difficulty getting pregnant and evidence of an imbalance between female and male hormones such as excess hair growth, oily skin or acne. This condition gets its name from the many small cyst or fluid collection that can be seen in the ovary on ultrasound. These cyst or follicles contain eggs that stopped their development and were not been released. In addition, many women with PCOS suffer from obesity and high insulin levels or the inability to efficiently process carbohydrates (sweets, white bread, fried foods, etc). Weight loss and exercise can dramatically improve the overall health and reproductive function of women with PCOS. Many PCOS patients also respond well to diabetes medications. Recent evidence indicates that metformin may improve the chances of a successful pregnancy regardless or a woman's weight or blood level of glucose and insulin. It is also important to note that in most cases women who appear to have PCOS should be tested for other hormonal abnormalities such as thyroid, pituitary or adrenal dysfunction. If the symptoms of excess male hormones appear suddenly and progress rapidly, testing for a hormone-producing tumor should be considered.
If a woman has irregular menses, she should seek treatment by a women's healthcare provider. If the menses are regular but a woman is unsure if she is ovulating, the OVWATCH is an excellence means to determine the presence of absence of ovulation. Again, if no evidence of ovulation is detected, proper testing and treatment by a specialist is crucial. Once treatment has begun, the OVWATCH may be used to monitor response and enhance success by identifying the optimum time for sexual relations or artificial insemination.[/sws_ui_toggle]


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A key problem, not unique to DG or USAID, is the question of providing incentives to DG staff and implementers to undertake and complete sound and credible impact evaluations. The DG officers and implementers the committee and its field teams met shared a strong desire to be successful in promoting democracy. They are drawn to their work because they believe that democracy is a better form of government and that foreign assistance can help bring about democratic development. The problem, however, is how to promote democracy. From the outset, DG officers and implementers alike recognized that "doing democracy" was going to be much more difficult than other areas in development such as health and agriculture where causal relationships are better understood and impacts easier to measure. There may be formidable barriers to good policy and implementation in these other areas, but at least there is greater consensus about the basic questions of theory and measurement.
The uncertainty about fundamental aspects of DG reinforces the normal human and bureaucratic incentives to avoid documented failure, a problem that has been cited as affecting evaluations across USAID and not simply DG (Clapp-Wincek and Blue 2001, Savedoff et al 2006). In the absence of a strong learning culture that encourages open reflection and recognizes the uncertainties surrounding DG programming, carrying out projects that produce no effect (or a negative effect) could understandably be considered a threat to a USAID officer's career. Similarly, program implementers worry about their organizations' futures and the results of