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Matsuzaka helps Mets gain split
NEW YORK -- The first four games that Daisuke Matsuzaka started for the New York Mets lasted a total of 13 hours and 53 minutes, with each game lasting longer than the one before it.
Matsuzaka helps Mets gain split
NEW YORK -- The first four games that Daisuke Matsuzaka started for the New York Mets lasted a total of 13 hours and 53 minutes, with each game lasting longer than the one before it.
So those trekking out to Citi Field on Saturday for a rare single-gate doubleheader probably thought they were victims of a cruel joke when the Mets announced Matsuzaka, who was listed as New York's game one starter, would actually start game two.
But the famously laborious Matsuzaka had the last laugh when he threw seven innings of two-hit ball in the nightcap to post his first major league win in more than a year as the Mets gained a split of the twinbill with a 3-1 win.
The Marlins won the first game 3-0 behind seven shutout innings from Henderson Alvarez. The doubleheader was necessitated by a rainout on June 7.
Matsuzaka, who turned 33 on Friday, is well-known for his slow mound pace and his propensity for working deep into the count. But he pitched quickly and efficiently in a game that ended at 10:30, a mere two hours and 47 minutes after first pitch.
Perhaps not coincidentally, it was the shortest Matsuzaka-started game since his last win on Aug. 27, 2012, when he was a member of the Red Sox.
"What he's doing right now is making pitches with all his pitches," Mets manager Terry Collins said. "He's pitching ahead, he's staying ahead and making them hit his pitch."
Matsuzaka didn't allow a hit until Justin Ruggiano's one-out homer in the fourth inning. He walked one, hit two batters and struck out three during a 91-pitch effort. He threw a first-pitch strike to 21 of the 26 batters he faced and reached a three-ball count just twice.
"Getting ahead early was definitely his biggest thing," Mets catcher Anthony Recker said. "His location tonight was really on point."
The Marlins threatened in the seventh inning when, with one out, Matsuzaka hit Placido Polanco for the second time. With two outs, Adeiny Hechavarria singled to right, but Matsuzaka escaped the jam by striking out Rob Brantly.
Pedro Feliciano and Vic Black combined to allow one hit in the eighth before LaTroy Hawkins notched his 10th save by working around Giancarlo Stanton's leadoff single in the ninth.
"You tip your hat to him," Marlins manager Mike Redmond said of Matsuzaka. "He did a nice job. Other than (the homer to) 'Rug,' he was really good."
It was the second straight strong start for Matsuzaka, who allowed one run and three hits in 5 2/3 innings against the Indians on Sunday. Before that, he'd posted a 10.05 ERA in his first three outings for the Mets, who signed him on Aug. 22.
"As a pitcher, once you get on the mound, the most important thing is to get outs," Matsuzaka said through an interpreter. "And not being able to do that, not being able to pitch the way I wanted, was very stressful, and it was a hard time for me."
Matsuzaka has endured plenty of trying times since he left his native Japan and signed a six-year, $52 million deal with the Red Sox in 2006. He went 33-15 with a 3.72 ERA in his first two big league seasons but is 18-25 with a 5.58 ERA in 61 big league games (60 starts) since 2009.
He spent the first four-plus months of this season with the Indians' Triple-A affiliate, for whom he made 19 starts before requesting his release on Aug. 20.
"I think Daisuke thinks he still has it, wanted to prove he still had it and had to go down to the minor leagues like anybody else and come back," Collins said. "(He's) not afraid of the work involved that it takes to be successful."
Daniel Murphy and Lucas Duda hit back-to-back homers in the third inning for the Mets (66-82). Murphy was 2-for-4 with two runs scored while Duda was 2-for-3 and reached base three times in four plate appearances. Wilmer Flores had an RBI single in the first.
Jacob Turner took the loss for the Marlins (55-93) after allowing all three runs, five hits and three walks while striking out six in five innings.


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How to Protect Your Identity When You Travel
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It's easy to forget how important everyday items such as passports and driver's licenses are
…until we lose them. And if it happens on a trip, their importance becomes apparent way too fast. All of a sudden the simple act of getting home becomes more complicated, not to mention the fear of what someone might be doing with our sensitive information if they've found or stolen these personal identifiers.
That's why it's so important to keep close tabs of your personal information and documents when you travel! It doesn't take much to protect yourself, but not doing it can spell disaster. Whether your next trip is your 1st or 50th, follow these precautions before you go.
Keeping Your Personal Documents Safe
The easiest way to protect your identity when you travel is to keep a close tab on your personal documents. That means things like your official ID (such as a driver's license), your passport, and anything with your name and social security number on it. If lost, these items can be very difficult to recover (especially when you're away from home).
The first rule of safety is to leave sensitive information you don't need at home. There's no reason to travel with things like your bank and/or credit card statements or all of your credit cards. Take what you need and keep the rest locked away at home.
The second rule of safety is to keep important documents on you at all times. Never leave your passport in a hostel or hotel (even if it's locked up). You can only control what's in front of you – the last thing you'd want to find out after getting back from an excursion is that your documents had been stolen when you thought they were safe.
The third rule of safety is to carry your important documents in hidden pockets or pouches. No matter where you go, it's hard not to stand out when you're a traveler. The fact that you'll likely dress differently than the locals, if you're carrying a camera and/or backpack, and simply the places you go could give off the "traveler" or "tourist" vibe. What that means to you is you could be targeted for theft.
While you can't always avoid theft, you can make it harder to find the documents thieves are hoping to get. Never place your money or important documents in your outer pockets. You can even buy special pouches that discreetly store these items under your clothing.
The fourth rule of safety is to keep a small stash of money in an outer pocket for the rare case of a mugging. The quickest way to get out of a dangerous situation like a mugging is to give them what they want and run. But that doesn't mean you can't trick them!
Keep a wallet with a little bit of cash in an outer pocket and the rest in a hidden inner pocket. That way, if you're mugged or pickpocketed, you'll only lose the amount of money you already decided you can live without. And, more importantly, your personal identification will stay in your hands, not the thief's.
The fifth rule of safety is to give someone you trust copies of your passport or ID, just in case. Anything can happen, even with all this preparation. Give yourself an extra layer of protection by leaving copies of your ID with a trusted friend or family member before you go away. Then make sure you have a way to reach each other in case of an emergency.
*If you want to be extra-nice, leave your friend enough cash to send the documents via FedEx before you go.
Keeping Your Personal Digital Information Safe
These days, it seems more likely to have digital information stolen than personal objects. But if you're as careful with your digital information as you are with your documents, then you can travel worry-free.
The first rule of safety in protecting your digital information is to set strong passwords and change them once a month. Your passwords should include letters, numbers, and special characters; and they should be complex enough that they're not "guessable." Finally, never use the same password for more than one website.
This is a good tip for everyone, not just travelers! If you find it too frustrating to remember all of those different passwords, try one of these password managers instead.
The second rule of safety is to avoid using public WiFi for financial transactions. This may sound a bit archaic, but you can always call your bank instead. That way you can transfer money, check balances, or do whatever you need without compromising your personal information online.
The third rule of safety is to carry an RFID-blocking wallet or passport holder. An RFID chip is located in many credit cards and bank cards and can be used to swipe your information. Getting a wallet to block that chip can help.
The fourth rule of safety is to password protect your cell phone. You may be wondering what a cell phone has to do with your personal or financial information. The answer is, a lot.
If you have a smartphone, that means your cell phone is connected to your email accounts, purchases you may have made through apps, and maybe even your bank and/or credit card information if you use apps like Passbook. The best thing you can do is not connect your cell phone to public WiFi and always keep it password protected.
The fifth rule of safety is to be aware. Theft often happens in moments when we let our guards down. Taking our wallets out on public transportation, holding our credit cards in our hands while we stand in line to make a purchase, counting our money in public. These are all ways to become an easy target. If you simply keep your wallet and everything inside of it put away until the very moment you need it, you can prevent instances of theft.
Travel Doesn't Have to Be Dangerous
All of this information isn't meant to deter you from travel. It's meant to help you protect yourself and travel with confidence! You can't prevent everything, but the more safeguards you put in place, the better off you'll be.
And remember: thieves don't want to get caught, which means they'll always go for the easiest target they can find. It just takes a few small steps to make sure that target isn't you!
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Shlemazel and The Remarkable Spoon of PohostPosted by Ann Stampler on Jun 28, 2012 in Picture Books | 0 comments
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Huawei Ascend P1 visits the FCC
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The Huawei Ascend P1 smartphone has just visited the FCC giving it the needed certification to be sold in the U.S. although no such plans have ever been disclosed; currentl offered in China, the model is expected to launch in Europe next month...
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Doesn't the P1 have an LTE radio and the P1 S doesn't? I thought that I read that as why the P1 is a little thicker than the P1 S.
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As a former North Carolinian, I have very mixed feelings regarding the death of Senator Jesse Helms. When my late grandfather Roy B. Clogston was the athletic director of NC State from 1948-69, he became good friends with Helms. At that time, Helms was the general manager of WRAL-TV in Raleigh, and they worked on the contracts to televise NC State basketball games. So, he remembered Helms fondly and often contributed to his campaign. While I never met Helms, I learned from my grandfather that even Helms possessed a soft side.
I didn't realize the full extent of Helms' impact until I moved to New York City after graduating from college. As soon as people found out I was a North Carolinian, I would brace myself for the inevitable barrage of questions as though I was somehow responsible personally for Helms' hooey. At the time, I was a member of the New York Young Republicans, so everyone thought that meant I supported all Republicans, including Jesse. No way. No how. Even when he would make a valid point, his vitriol and venom made me cringe. No wonder New Yorkers thought we were all hicks and hillbillies. My embarrassment that my home state continued to support Helms culminated in '90 when the Harvey Gantt v. Jesse Helms campaign as managed by Dick Morris set a new low in racist campaign ads. From that moment forward, I vowed never to support any candidate who would hire Morris. Hence, I shook my head in disbelief when those who campaigned against Helms were silent during Morris' management of Bill Clinton's '96 re-election campaign.
My prayers are with those who like my grandfather had fond memories of Helms and are mourning the loss of their loved one. But I pray that his passing marks the end of an era in political history that we choose not to repeat.
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ST. LOUIS -- The St. Louis Cardinals placed Chris Duncan on the 15-day disabled list Tuesday with a bulging disc in his neck. It's the latest setback for a player who totaled 43 homers his first two major league seasons but has just six this year.
Duncan, batting .248 with 27 RBIs in part-time duty, said the neck has been bothering him for a while but had been tolerable until after Monday night's game when he couldn't sleep and then woke up with stiffness. He also reported shooting pain down his right arm.
The news was more positive for right-hander Adam Wainwright, who threw his first bullpen session since going on the DL on June 8 with a ruptured tendon in the middle finger of his pitching hand. Wainwright threw 40 pitches at 70-75 percent effort, is scheduled for at least two more bullpen sessions on Thursday and Saturday, and could be back in the rotation in two weeks or so.
"It's a big step for me, really testing it on the mound," Wainwright said. "It's pretty exciting, actually."
The Cardinals are hopeful both Wainwright, the Opening Day starter this year, and Chris Carpenter, the 2005 NL Cy Young winner who threw four innings for Double-A Springfield in his first rehab start on Sunday, will both be in the rotation by early August. Wainwright said he thought Carpenter, who had reconstructive elbow surgery last July, would be the first to return.
Duncan, 27, the son of pitching coach Dave Duncan, hit 22 homers in about half a season in 2006 and then had 21 last year before being slowed by a sports hernia that required surgery in September. He's never really regained his stroke, and in May he was optioned to Triple-A Memphis to allow him a chance to work out his difficulties.
"Bad luck, I guess," Duncan said. "I'll be all right, though. Hopefully in a few days I'll feel better and then we'll go from there."
The team administered a cortisone shot on Tuesday along with other therapy. Duncan made a nice running catch in left field in Monday's game before being removed in a double switch that was unrelated to the injury.
"This morning I couldn't move," Duncan said. "It just got worse over night and this morning it was enough pain that I had to get shot in there."
Manager Tony La Russa did not think it would be a long absence.
"He's been dealing with it but it got really bad because he was in all kinds of pain," La Russa said. "They're going to great it and they think in two weeks he'll be back."
The Cardinals outfielder Joe Mather from Triple-A Memphis. Mather, beginning his third stint with the team, was batting .244 with two homers and five RBIs in 20 games, and went 5-for-16 with a home run in four games with Memphis after being optioned last Friday.


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Semiotica, diritti e mercato. Economia del marchio nel terzo millennio
Semiotica, diritti e mercato. Economia del marchio nel terzo millennio - Semiotics, law and market. Economics of trademark in the third millenium, by Giovanni Ramello This article is aimed at providing an answer, from an economic perspective, to the puzzling Shakespearean question "What's in a name ?", drawing specific attention to the case of the trademark, a commercial device which has been used since antiquity and has continuously expanded its boundaries. Its advent is connected with the problem of information asymmetries and the need for providing information to assist exchanges so as to avert market failure brought about by adverse selection. However, this information-conveying function was soon accompanied by a differentiation effect, arising from the peculiar power that signs can exert on individuals' preferences. The pragmatic exploitation of differentiation has today given rise to the practice of branding, which ties markets and consumption to the realms of meaning and experience. Further, branding is so all-pervasive in today's economy that it has somehow transfigured the relationships between signs and goods, to the point that the trademark has become a sort of property right over semantic products. On the whole this opens the door to what could be termed as the new economy of signs and meanings that should be still investigated. Keywords: trademark, brand, intellectual property, economics of information, signs, semiotics. JEL Classification: O31, O34, K10, M30.
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MARK Cavendish sprinted to victory in the final stage in Brescia to take the red jersey in the Giro d'Italia and become only the fifth rider to win the points classification in all three of cycling's Grand Tours.
The Manxman edged out Sacha Modolo and Elia Viviani to take the red jersey back from overall winner Vincenzo Nibali, who had claimed it during his race-defining victory in the mountains on the penultimate stage on Saturday. Cavendish, who won the points classification in the 2010 Vuelta a Espana and 2011 Tour de France but finished second by a single point here last year, took both of the intermediate sprints on yesterday's final stage and the Omega Pharma-Quick Step rider then positioned himself perfectly for one final burst to the finish line .
Astana's Nibali, who has been the class of the field after the early exits due to sickness of Sir Bradley Wiggins and defending champion Ryder Hesjedal, finished the race four minutes 43 seconds ahead of second-placed Rigoberto Uran of Team Sky.
Nibali's epic stage victory amid blizzard conditions on Saturday had effectively sealed his place as this year's winner and he was applauded by the crowds all the way along today's flat 197-kilometre run from Riese Pio X to Brescia – an unfamiliar finishing point for an event which usually ends in Milan.
The Sicilian put considerable time into both Uran and Cadel Evans, with the Australian Evans slipping into third place behind Team Sky's Colombian, and there was no change in the overall standings yesterday.
"I'm very happy," said Nibali. "It was such a great crowd and there was a lot of joy for me. It was very emotional, very moving, beautiful. The whole team was very strong, they've done a great job and today really is a beautiful day for me."
It is the high point of Nibali's career to date. The 28-year-old, known as "The Shark", won the 2010 Vuelta a Espana but victory in his home Grand Tour takes priority. His previous best was a second-place finish in 2011 after Alberto Contador was disqualified for doping.
Uran's second place was a major achievement for a rider supposed to play a supporting role to Wiggins, but who took over leadership of Team Sky as last year's Tour de France winner battled illness and withdrew.


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The common chord progression assignment I gave to my beginning music theory class caused an uproar. It was the secret formula that explained the Pareto Rule of Pop Music: 80% of pop music used only 20% of the chords.
"You mean, I only need to know a handful of chords and I can play what I want?" one student cried.
This revelation also gives confidence to the beginning ʻukulele player. No longer do you have to memorize chord charts. Just master the most common chords and you're good to go.
What are the most common chords? These are the chords based on the most important degrees of the major scales that use the least number of sharps and flats. [By the way, there is a reason why sharps and flats are also known as accidentals; you can accidentally play the wrong note.] Pianists begin with the white key of C. Guitarists may prefer G, with one sharp. ʻUkulele players love the major keys of F, C, and G.
In the tonal world, the most important note is the first and last one of that major scale. The most important chord is the tonic, the major triad whose root is the tonic. Thus for C major scale, the C major triad is the most important chord. That is, the root, third, and fifth intervals in the chord are all taken from notes in the major scale.
You can write a song based on one chord. However, to make it more interesting, the second most important chord would be the dominant, the triad that's based on the fifth degree of the major scale. Plenty of songs are based on these two chords. Should you venture to a third chord, that would be the subdominant, i.e. the triad based on the fourth degree of the major scale.
I list below chords using notes in the five most commonly used major scales, a direct copy from the Circle of Fifths: F, C, G, D, and A. Besides the primary chords of I, IV, and V, based on the 1st, 4th, and 5th degrees in each scale, it's good to include II7 and V7 because these two seventh chords are used in Hawaiian vamps [ typically II7 – V7 – I] as introductions in Hawaiian songs. [Note that the II7 does not occur in the major scale because it's actually a secondary dominant, i.e. the dominant of V.] V7 is also used instead of V to give tension before resolving to I. Diminished 7th chords are shown for the seventh degree. Armed with this knowledge, you're ready to join the next ʻuke jam session.
Click on the image above to get the one-page PDF of all chord diagrams for these five major scales. Acknowledgements: Joel Katz for majority of the individual ʻukulele chord diagram images.


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Goodman, a corporate specialist and also head of the Hong Kong office, has been the senior partner of the Asian practice since 2001. He has been a partner since 1996, and has also been a member of Dentons' international partnership board.
The hire, first revealed on www.thelawyer.com/ lawyernews on 14 May, comes after Jones Day massively bulked up its Singapore office with the hire of around 15 lawyers from local firm Rajah & Tan, including one of the firm's executive partners Sundaresh Menon. It has also hired Orrick Herrington & Sutcliffe project finance partner Bruce Schulberg.
Goodman's hire takes the number of partners in the firm's Hong Kong office to eight. He will head the local M&A practice and return to full-time fee-earning work. At Dentons, it is thought that Goodman spent most of his time on management matters.
Dentons has replaced Goodman with local head of construction litigation Martin Downey, who has been based in the Hong Kong office since 1987. He will take over as managing partner of Hong Kong, although the role of Asian senior partner will not be filled.


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Thanks are due Bob Herbert (Op-Ed, May 19) for reminding us that the age of integrated schools has not disappeared. For 18 years the Louis Armstrong Middle School (I.S. 227) in East Elmhurst, Queens, with 1,450 pupils and operated in collaboration with Queens College, has functioned as a racially and academically integrated school with children from diverse backgrounds. The Board of Education needs to publicize efforts like the one at I.S. 227 to negate the view that school integration is a thing of the past.
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Sunrise at 08:36 and Sunset at 18:22. It's Dark
Latitude. 40.1964°, Longitude. -79.4825° , Elevation. 329m
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- a city, town, village, or other agglomeration of buildings where people live and work.
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There has a sudden increase in the number of infertility cases reported. And, what is devastating is that the numbers are higher in women than in men. Obesity, genetic ovarian conditions, adenomyosis, endometriosis, Polycystic ovary, and blocked fallopian tubes are some of the causes of infertility in women. In men, it could be due to insufficient sperm count, low concentration of sperm, lack of adequate sperm motility, loss of libido, or premature ejaculation.
According to Ayurvedic principles, a woman conceives when the sperm, ovum, and uterus are healthy. And, the reproductive tissues determines the reproductive health in both the genders. Lack of adequate nutrition, poor digestion, and any kind of hindrance in the reproductive system causes infertility. Excessive consumption of spicy foods, use of alcohol and tobacco, excessive indulgence in sex, lack of adequate sexual encounters, and any kind of trauma or injuries to the reproductive system also lead to infertility.
Read on to know more about how Ayurveda could help in treating infertility.
Treating Infertility With Ayurveda
The treatment varies depending on the actual cause and nature of the condition. But, in general, the patient is examined for the following factors:
- Constitution of the body
- Presence of any blockages
- Check for digestive fire
- Check for the condition of nervous system
Once the cause is identified, the doctors advise the person to undergo a certain set of therapies, collectively named the Panchakarma. It is a detoxification, cleansing, and purification process that helps the body to eliminate the blocks and prepare for the new creation. It is done under strict medical supervision and varies with the body constitution and cause of infertility.
Panchakarma For Fertility Issues
The most powerful and efficient Panchakarma technique that is used to treat infertility is Uttar Basti. Men and women can undergo this process without worrying about any side effects.
Uttar Basti For Women
A special concoction made of ghee is injected transvaginally during the 5th, 6th and 7th days of menstruation for 3 to 6 cycles continuously. It is a painless process that is done with extreme care.
According to Ayurveda, this Basti is beneficial in treating infertility induced by
- Improper ovulation cycles
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Poly Cystic Ovarian Syndrome
- Block in the fallopian tubes
- Endometriosis
- Adenomyosis
- Presence of uterine fibroids
This process retains the alkalinity of the uterine opening and vagina, paving way for quicker movement of sperm. It also improves the quality of the ova produced. Uttar basti nourishes the endometrial lining, healing the conditions, and prepares it for implantation of the embryo.
Uttar Basti for Men
Men are injected the medication through their urinary tracts. This medicated ghee has the power to stimulate
- Spermatogenesis
- Production of spermatozoa
- Epidydimis
- Prostate
Studies suggest that this is the best Ayurvedic solution for men diagnosed with Asthenospermia or Oligopsermia.
Ayurvedic Herbs To Treat Infertility in Men
1. Kavach
This medicinal herb is called Mucuna Pruriens, scientifically. Studies suggest that it helps in uplifting the moods, thereby helping the men indulge in intercourse. Studies also reveal that men who were put on this medication had improved sperm movement and sperm count. It ups the level of testosterone, thereby enhancing the quality of semen.
2. Shilajit
Asphaltum, as it is called botanically, is a natural rejuvenator that helps in rekindling the lost vitality in men. Hailed as the herbal Viagra, it improves the libido in men. It also helps in healing premature ejaculation and male impotence. It has the power to stimulate the levels of testosterone and promote energy production while indulging in sexual activities.
3. Safed Musli
These are the dried roots of asparagus that is one of the most after Ayurvedic aphrodisiacs. A natural reproductive system restoring and rejuvenating tuber, it has been tested for its positive impacts in healing male infertility issues, including premature ejaculation, impotency, and low sperm count. It is also beneficial in treating poor erection and sperm motility issues.
4. Ashwagandha
Withania somnifera or the Indian ginseng is a natural relaxant that is well known for its infertility healing properties. It is anti-inflammatory and has metabolism boosting powers. According to Ayurveda, it is a powerful tonic to treat male infertility issue like premature ejaculation and erectile dysfunction.
Ayurvedic Herbs To Treat Infertility in Women
1. Ashoka
The barks of this evergreen tree, scientifically called the Saraca asoca, is rich with a special estrogenic element that possesses the potential to stimulate ovarian tissues and the endometrial lining of the uterus. Studies also reveal that Asoka is effective in treating dysfunctional uterine bleeding induced by uterine fibroids, endometriosis, and adenomyosis. It helps in toning the uterus, preparing it for the implantation.
2. Shatavari
This shrub-like herb is well-known for the benefits it gifts a woman. Rich with triterpene saponins, the phytoesterogenic complexes, this Ayurvedic herb is often used to treat female infertility issues. A natural demulucent, studies reveal its power to treat and heal infertility induced due to various uterine and ovarian conditions, including PCOS. It has the potential to nourish the ova and improve fertility levels in a woman.
3. Lodhra
The bark of this evergreen tree has the power to heal various disorders affecting the uterus. Along with treating dysfunctional uterine bleeding, Lodhra is naturally anti-inflammatory in nature, making it a prolific solution for endometriosis and adenomyosis. It also has the power to boost the levels of
Follicular Stimulating Hormone and Luteinising Hormone, ensuring better chances of conception.
4. Kumari
Referred to as Aloe barbadensis scientifically, this perennial plant is well known for its power to heal various liver, skin, and digestive issues. However, studies reveal that it could also help in improving the levels of progesterone and estrodiol.
Along with the use of these herbs, Ayurveda also insists the couple to undergo a strict diet makeover which will boost the benefits offered by this herb. Regular practice of certain yoga poses along with a diet rich in dates, mango, milk, asparagus, and broccoli are advised for women to ease their concerns and move closer to motherhood.
A healthy lifestyle that comprises a balanced diet and a good exercise regimen and healthy sexual routine are what could help in combating infertility.
Take the advice of an Ayurvedic physician before you experiment with something! Take care!


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Jeremy Hobson: If you heard Mitt Romney's speech last night, you heard a lot about how weak our economic recovery is. Well today we might get some clues about whether the Federal Reserve is going to do something about it.
Fed Chairman Ben Bernanke is set to give a big speech at an economic conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming. It's a place with a little bit of Fed history, as Marketplace's Mark Garrison reports.
Mark Garrison: It wasn't always this way. RiverFront Investment Group's Rod Smyth says the annual gathering used to interest only hard-core policy wonks.
But in 2010, Bernanke used his speech there to signal QE2 -- the Fed's big move to push down interest rates. Now, Smyth says people expect big news out of the little Wyoming lodge.
Rod Smyth: He sort of made it, for better or worse, a rather different venue, so there's a sort of expectations build-up every time we come to Jackson Hole.
But don't expect anything huge, like a blockbuster announcement of QE3, says Cass Business School professor Peter Hahn.
Peter Hahn: I just don't see any big announcements, particularly with the election looming. I don't think the Fed, and particularly Bernanke wants to be seen as partisan, and frankly doing anything will put you on one side or the other.
Also, the Fed has already hinted at more stimulus in the minutes of its last meeting. But anything can happen in the clean air of that mountain valley. So investors are again looking west for clues.
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Non Profit Thank You'sThursday, October 20th, 2011
What's Your Non Profit Board's "Thank You" Strategy?
"Never delay gratitude" — Skip Prosser
It's that time of year again. It is time to be thankful for what we have as well as enjoying the fun of gift giving during the holiday season. And for many a non profit, it's also that time to plan for or conduct annual-giving campaigns.
Your FUNdraising game plan should focus on two major phases. The first phase focuses on the marketing strategy for the actual fundraising campaign. This phase implements all of the hoopla
and marketing materials that your team will be using as they ask for donations and pledges. The second phase, and just as important as the first, must focus on the marketing strategy for saying "Thanks."
Remember: "never delay gratitude." Every day in delaying a thank you is a strike against your organization and the beginning of negative community relations for your organization. Too many statistics support the domino effect of poor community/people relations.
Face-to-face thank you's is an excellent step, but that is just one component of the thank you strategy. Email thank you's are chilly. The form letter 'thank you" is frigid. The delay in sending out any kind of thank-you is down right COLD.
Your non profit board must be held accountable to ensuring a constant flow of thank you's to donors and, by the way, to the staff members of your organization. Thank you's can not be delegated. Those that ask must be those that thank!
It's important to make thank you's personal and that means getting back to writing a thank you note. Yes, you remember those notes, don't you? (a pen and a note card) And guess who should write those notes — your non profit board members. If they were responsible for leading the fundraising campaign, then they should be leading the thank you campaign.
It takes only a few moments to write a few sentences of gratitude by applying ink to paper. Then suddenly you have created a lasting and indelible mark on a donor who will be very appreciative of the personal thank
you. And don't forget that a gesture of that nature will also generate goodwill and REFERRALS, the lifeblood of any organization.
Here are some things to consider for your personal note:
1. Make sure the address on the envelope is hand-written. Don't use the cold and impersonal label.
2. Don't use a white envelope. Colored envelopes will get opened first.
3. Use a real stamp rather than the organization's meter machine. There are so many unique stamps at the Post Office that you can purchase. Plus, you can even get creative and go to many websites where you can personalize your own postage stamp.
4. On the back of the envelope, write "thank you" or some other message that will generate a reason for the donor to open the envelope as well as creating a reinforcement to the message inside the note card.
5. Reinforce the vision and mission of your organization as you're thanking the person for the donation.
6. And don't forget the "implied consent" that you'll be chatting with this donor again next year seeking his/her support for this great organization.
Placing as much emphasis on phase two, the Thank You phase in fundraising, will essentially lead to Friend Raising. We all know that when you place Friend Raising first, Fund Raising becomes much easier.
The pay back for one little hand-written thank you note is enormous.


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"It is truly an honor to receive the Masters Award and be recognized among such talented and dedicated group of real estate sales professionals," said Simpson.
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Let's see what they left behind.
State lawmakers adjourned until mid-September after delivering a no-new-taxes budget to Gov. Corbett's desk and after leaving the Philly cigs tax issue unresolved in a way that threatens the opening of city schools this fall.
But they also left behind a litany of unfinished and, for those who care about government reforms, much-wished-for actions.
Pension reform: no action despite growing costs, indebtedness and possible bond-rating downgrades.
The runaway price of providing a level of benefits for public employees, including lawmakers, that almost nobody in the private sector has anymore, just keeps running away.
Liquor reform: no action despite broad public support for change of a control system in place since 1933.
For context, sliced bread was invented in 1928.
Education-funding reform: no action unless you count yet another commission to study the problem and offer recommendations next year.
Recommendations from a similar study were offered in 2008. Guess what happened to them.
Legislative reform: no action despite several bills calling for action.
Bills to reduce the Legislature's size died even though sponsors are legislative leaders. You don't think a fix was in?
Bills to take lawmakers and other elected state officials out of generous pension plans also died. You don't think a fix was in?
Bills to ban cash gifts go no action despite a state sting recording lawmakers accepting cash gifts. I think I fix was in.
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Posted by Grace Feng on April 20, 2012
In this series you'll meet Chinese radicals that frequently appear in Chinese characters. To make it simple for you to memorize, I'll just simply make a beautiful card with the radical on it's left, and one English word to explain what it symbolize on the right.
In Chinese, radical is called 部首 bù shǒu or 偏旁 piān páng. Today we'll learn the radical that is related to "cold" – 冫
Most characters that have this radical are related to the feeling of "cold, chill" etc.. The following are a few examples: 冰 bīng (ice), 凉 liáng (cold), 冷 lěng (chill), 冻 dòng (freeze),etc.
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At this time of year I get a lot of people asking when they should begin re-potting their bonsai. Unfortunately I can't give a straight answer to a question like that because, as with most things concerning bonsai, it depends upon many factors. However there is a simple answer….
13 thoughts on "When to Re-pot Bonsai"
Thank you Graham, what it is to have such knowledge and only to happy to pass it on, full marks to you.
Wow I was already stressing my hawthorn to repot now buth if is see the pictures the first leaves are already opening? Is that correct?
Thanks Graham. One question: what if we repot at the "right time" and use a heat mat for safety to avoid "wet roots" ? Would u recommend this?
What's wrong with living on cake 🙂
As I sit here at my computer, outside it is 32 F with 4 inches of newly fallen snow on the ground, the appearance of your article warms the cockles of my heart. January in southeast Michigan has seen temperature swings from teens to near 60 F in mid-month. I can't await till "spring" and the awakening of my bonsai. Thanks!
Thought I was in a time warp when I saw the dates of the responses below then realized this post has been re posted as the always valuable advice is needed every year.
You probably get fed up with me always cracking on about how good you are, but I think this post on re potting re iterates the one essential skill required for Bonsai. PATIENCE!
Thanks as always
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Brilliant thanks Graham!
Thank you Graham.
Always good to learn.
Best regards,
Thanks Graham. Very appropriate timing as, even if you know you shouldn't, your enthusiasm can easily get the better of you ! The pictures are especially helpful.
Thank you so much. That is another thing that I just learned.
Sensible sound advice, as always
Thank you very helpful, not what they used to say,but I shall put it off till I see more signs of life.Thanks


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Title: The Queen of Wishful Thinking
Author: Milly Johnson
Release Date: March 9th, 2017
Publisher: Simon & Schuster ltd.
Genre: romantic comedy
When Lewis Harley has a health scare in his early forties, he takes it as a wake-up call. So he and his wife Charlotte leave behind life in the fast lane and Lewis opens the antique shop he has dreamed of. Bonnie Brookland was brought up in the antiques trade and now works for the man who bought out her father's business, but she isn't happy there. So when she walks into Lew's shop, she knows this is the place for her. As Bonnie and Lew start to work together, they soon realise that there is more to their relationship than either thought. But Bonnie is trapped in an unhappy marriage, and Lew and Charlotte have more problems than they care to admit. Each has secrets in their past which are about to be uncovered. Can they find the happiness they both deserve?
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Say Hello to author Milly Johnson!
A Yorkshire born and bred – though half-Scots – writer of romantic comedy novels, poetry, jokes, newspaper columns and also available for after-dinner speaking. Winner of Come Dine With Me.
Author of 10 books and 2 novellas and winner of the 2014 Romantic Comedy Award for It's Raining Men.
I've always wanted to be a writer – I can't remember when that notion started. I have always had a love of books and I wanted to write books that other people would read as avidly as I read those written by others. It's part of my genetic make-up, I think.
What are you reading right now?
I'm reading Jane Fallon's 'My Sweet Revenge'. I love Jane, her heroines are always so sparky and make loads of mistakes in life. She makes me laugh out loud.
If you're a TV watcher, what are you addicted to?
I LOVE the TV, because I love stories. Box sets are my particular passion though I've run out. I love Homeland – I can't wait for Sundays. And, maybe it's my age, I love to watch Portrait Artist of the Year and Amazing Spaces. Shed programmes. Middle-age is finally here!
What's a hobby you have that's got nothing to do with books?
I like to make models out of Fimo. I always have liked to make miniature things. It's very relaxing.
What's your favorite reading/writing snack?
Messino jaffa cakes by Bahlsen. I could easily go through a full packet at one sitting if I let myself.
What is your favorite season?
Late Spring – when the bluebells are out.
Tell me your favorite part of the writing process?
The third draft. The first one is getting it on paper, the second one is fitting it all into a timetable, the third one is enriching the language and adding in all the little touches of humour where it's natural to do so.
Now the writing process you hate the most?
The last look through after the typeset and before publication. I always spot something I've missed and am terrified there will be more mistakes in the finished book.
Do you have a favorite writing spot that you get the most done?
My office. I have a huge desk, a huge computer, a comfy chair and every bit of stationery I could possibly want in the drawers. You need the right tools to do the right job.
Where are you most inspired?
In my office. This is a job and I need to sit at my desk and write. I can't afford to wait for inspiration, I have to whip my brain and get it moving.
What are you working on now?
Book 14 AND a crime novel. I've wanted to write one for many years and so I've let my dark side out onto the page. It's the best fun.
Coffee, Wine or something else?
Though I do like a red wine and a gin and cocktails and Baileys and Prosecco… I drink coffee as if it is going out of fashion. Far too much of it. But it has far less calories than all the other stuff!
What type of scenes are your favorite to write?
I do like a nice revenge scene, especially when it is served very cold.
What kind of writer are you when beginning a new story – pantster, planner or something entirely different?
Anarchic. I cannot plan. I've tried and failed. I just set off and see where the story takes me. So far it's taken me to the end of the book as it should so it obviously works for me not to plan.
Do you find a certain time of day to be better for writing for you and why?
I work best between 9-6. Occasionally I have to write through the night if I am near a deadline but I like to stick to traditional hours.
We all know authors shouldn't read reviews on Amazon or Goodreads, do you?
Occasionally – usually when a new book comes out because if you get a few rave reviews in, it fortifies you for the bad one which is bound to show up. I used to get quite hurt by bad reviews but not so much these days. People can be evil on social media and what some of them write, says far more about their insecurities than you as a writer. If I like a book, I'd write a good review, if I didn't – I'd keep my pen still. I was very upset (not really) that a woman who wrote a stream of vitriol about one of my books on Amazon, gave her wart removal cream 5 stars!
What is your favorite social media platform and why?
Twitter – because I can talk to other author friends on there and it's just as if we were all in the same room together having coffee.
What was the last movie you saw in the theater and what you thought of it?
Patriot's Day. It was panned by a couple of newspapers but we really fancied it, so we went to see it and it was absolutely fantastic. It was emotional and chilling and thrilling with real moments of wit to relieve the pressure which rarely let up. Amazing.
Which book do you wish was a movie or TV show?
In all honesty – the book I'm about to launch: The Queen of Wishful Thinking. It would make a really sweet uplifting film and my fingers are crossed that a Hollywood producer thinks the same.
Do you have a book you read as a child or teen that has stuck with you through adulthood?
Jane Eyre. It's been my favourite book for 40 years.
Who is your favorite author and why?
Jane Austen. Though I loved Jane Eyre, I never got into Shirley or Villette but I've loved every one of JA's books. She was fabulous.
You get to have lunch with anyone from the past, who do you choose and why?
Henry VIII. I'd like to quiz him about all his wives over lunch – he'd pick somewhere with plenty of wine and big portions. I think he'd be a fabulous lunchtime companion.
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Sony Pictures' TriStar has joined The Mark Gordon Company, The C.S. Lewis Company and Entertainment One (eOne) for the production of The Chronicles of Narnia: The Silver Chair. Screenwriter David Magee has been working on the script for the last few years.
As of this moment:
Release Date: Not set
Cast: Not hired, and will not be the same as before
Director: Not hired
Mark Gordon commented to Deadline: "Developing this project with The C.S. Lewis Company has been immensely exciting and a real joy. We are so pleased to team up with our good friends at TriStar and our partners at eOne to introduce this new, magical chapter of the Narnia franchise to fans around the world, both old and new."
C.S. Lewis' stepson Douglas Gresham added: "It's been both fun and exciting to work with Mark Gordon and David Magee to develop the next Narnian movie, and now it's a thrill to welcome TriStar to our Narnia family. I greatly look forward to plunging again into the joys and challenges of once more bringing Narnia to the screen, this time with the wonderful story of The Silver Chair."
Mark Gordon, C.S. Lewis' stepson Douglas Gresham, Vincent Sieber, and Melvin Adams will produce the film.