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Now your pets will ask you, "What's Your Raashi?"
I remember, at office, while chit chatting over a coffee a topic of spouse or life partner came, and suddenly, someone said it's better to have a pet than a partner. Everyone laughed.
Later, I read somewhere, now day's people also assess the compatibility of pet according their zodiac sign. Isn't it interesting?
Like we search for compatibility in our partners, we should not overlook the same while selecting a pet. This might sound a bit funny but even the Hindu Puranas and Vedas have considered these animals as a sign of fortune, good luck, wealth and well-being. So, let's find out which pet suits you best as per your zodiac.
Aries personality traits include adventurous, courageous and high energy level. The perfect match is none other than a Dog; ideally a Labrador. They are dynamic and accommodating, and abhor mundane lifestyle; simply like a genuine Arian!
Taureans are reliable and patient. They are affectionate and only connect with people, they are comfortable with. So, a cute cat is best for this zodiac's pet companion. These feline species love to adore and shower their affection to their masters.
Geminians are quite communicative and lively. They love to explore the world with their wings. Nothing would match their spirits better than a parrot. This chatty and intelligent pet brings prosperity and wealth to home.
Cancerians are sensitive and emotional. They also have raging mood-swings. A hamster pet is a bang on to match this fragile zodiac. These are loveable, delicate and cuddly. Also they would always be by their owner's side.
People with Leo sign loves magnificence, so only a royal pet will satisfy them. They would love to keep a Lion as a pet; a horse is their second choice. The animal is loyal, regal, and fierce that exactly matches a typical Leo in all possible way.
A Virgo is a shy and modest by nature, even fussy and finicky at times. So, a pet who expresses its affection through mess is definitely not a good option for a freaky Virgo! Hence, fishes would be a perfect choice. They need minimum care and never create disturbance at home.
Librans are known for balance in almost everything, Librans are charming, urbane, and sociable. They are fond of beauty around them. So, it is obvious for them to have an attractive pet such as a Russian Blue or white Persian cat. These pets bring prosperity and good luck with them.
A Scorpion admires for being determined and unique. Their zodiac symbol itself is scary; hence these people would never like a gentle and homely pet. They would prefer for a pet who keeps all negative energies away and all people from barging into their lives. Hence, a snake and a scorpion invite good luck for them.
Sagittarians love their independence and freedom, and do not prefer to be pushed around. They are fond of traveling and would never like a pet that needs regular attention and care. So, a pet like a turtle or a fish that requires a minimum care would be a perfect option for them. These pets fend off negative energy.
They are reserved, disciplined, and hard working people. They prefer to pet bigger animals, so cows are best choice of pet for them. Cows repel the affect of a malefic planetary motion.
Aquarians do not prefer to be restricted by responsibility of a pet. However, if given a chance, they would prefer to raise a pair of 'love birds'. These birds bring stability and boost love life and good luck.
Pisceans are sensitive, selfless, devoted and unworldly. So, a cute furry rabbit would be a perfect match for a Piscean. The soft and cuddly pet would connect with them with pure love and affection.
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Gemmology: A Myth or Science??
Gemmology is considered as geoscience and classified under mineralogy.
Few jewellers are academically skilled gemmologists and are trained to classify and evaluate various gemstones. Although there is no theory regarding the subsequent impact of the gemstones on the wearer, however, there are certain factors that help in improving an individual's life if worn with faith and belief.
According to science, planets in our solar system continuously emit positive as well as negative magnetic vibes or energies. Additionally, Vedic astrology explains how these vibrations influence our lives for good or bad. It also claims that the stones and plants on earth can help us to face these changes.
The science: Planets radiate their energy waves and influence through colour. The astrological pull of gemstones originates from the cosmic influences of their associated ruling planets. The sunlight, through a prism, splits into a seven-colour spectrum, however, the spectrum also includes infra and ultraviolet, the other two invisible colours. These 9 colours are associated with 9 planets and each of 9 planets emits certain radiations that impact human beings; as per their positions at the time of birth. Some planets have a strong influence on our lives, while others have a weak influence.
In a nutshell, gemstones are a way of transferring positive energies of pure natural colours to our body, which balance out the negative energies.
As per Vedic science, there are seven planets (grahas): Sun, Moon, Mars, Mercury, Jupiter, Venus and Saturn. Additionally, there are two more shadow planets (chaayaa grahas): Rahu and Ketu. Rahu and Ketu are mathematical points and are considered as the north and south nodes or the head and tail of the dragon. Let's check out various gemstones and associated ruling planets and moon signs.
|Ruling Planet
|Zodiac Signs
|The Sun
|Brings power, position and authority. The people who are eager to get success in the job, career, profession or business can wear Ruby.
|The Moon
|The white pearl can be used by people who have been suffering from anxieties, depression, psychiatric problem and all sorts problem pertaining to the mind. Pearl also helps to improve motivation.
|Red Coral
|The Mars
|Aries, Scorpio
|This lucky stone can help people suffering from inferiority complex and fearfulness. It increases courage and force. It helps the user to win over enemies.
|The Mercury
|Gemini, Virgo
|This lucky stone Emerald brings mental power, intelligence and knowledge. Emerald is a stone that can take away emotional toxicity. It can also help with speech difficulties, respiratory troubles, allergies and nervous disorders.
|Yellow Sapphire
|The Jupiter
|Sagittarius, Pisces
|The planet Jupiter is the significator or ruler of the wealth, wisdom, children and marriage in a female horoscope. The marriageable lady can easily find the life partner by using Yellow Sapphire. The childless couple can be blessed with children by wearing the Pukhraj stone.
|The Venus
|Libra, Taurus,
|The Diamond helps improving personality, hence, it creates opportunity in job, career, business and profession. The use of Diamond can make your marital life happy and peaceful. The person who finds it difficult to get love and life partner can be benefitted. The wearer of the diamond can get rid of diseases like diabetes, venereal diseases, urinary problem and all other private diseases.
|Blue Sapphire
|The Saturn
|Aquarius, Capricorn
|The Blue Sapphire brings good luck, fortune, name, fame and winning over the court cases and enmity etc. It can make one energetic and boost metabolism. The blue sapphire can help you to get rid of all kinds of neurological problem. It expels the negative feeling, fears and inferiority complex etc.
|The Rahu
|Does not have rulership of any Zodiacal Signs.
However, a sign of exaltation of Rahu: Taurus
sign of debilitation of Rahu: Scorpio
|Using Gomed can help to get rid of confusion. It will give you a great power of decision making. The Gomed is highly beneficial for the people who have been suffering from cancer, skin diseases, fear, psychosis, psoriasis and mental problems etc.
|Cat's Eye
|The Ketu
|Does not have rulership of any Zodiacal Signs.
However, a sign of exaltation of Ketu: Scorpio
Sign of debilitation of Rahu: Taurus
|The Cat's Eye can make one courageous, forceful. It helps to dispel the inferiority complex. There will be no fear of snakes if your house is conjoined with the jungle or forest or the surrounded area of your house is full of snakes. It can be helpful in anorexia or loss of interest in food. The cat's eye can help to restore memory and knowledge. The Cat's eye can help you to expel stress and anxieties. It also helps to increase the spiritual bent of mind.
The different gemstone has a different effect on the human being depending upon the planetary position of the horoscope. However, it is extremely important that you should consult an astrologer for the correct analysis and prescription of the gemstone so that you can reap the maximum beneficial result.
Tributes to Sai Baba/A true symbol of secular values and service to the poor/ 97th Salvation anniversary
God who walked, talked and served the poor, needy, hapless and the lepers on this earth
Adored by billions worldover -Sai Baba.
The incredible saint of His time and adored by the billions around the globe as the undisputed God who walked , talked and served the poorest of the poor on this earth once, attained Samadhi on October 15th 1918 on the pious Day of Vijaydashmi at his most adored abode called Dwarka Maayi in Shirdhi, Maharashtra. Sai Babal's miraculous deeds, leelaas and magical ways to genuinely impress his devotees are innumerous and hunderds of books have been authored by his ardent desciples to disseminate valuable informations, developments and happening during His life time so that his followers can remember Baba more reverrently and with immense ammount of devotion and dedication. Sai Baba of Shirdhi was such a phenomenal personality, an unparalleled saint and historic legend that eminent writer who had been in journalism for more than 40 years viz. Mr. Rangaswamy Parthasarthi , a committed Sai devotee has authored an excellent book on Sai Baba's life in the year 1996, highlighting various facets of Baba's multidimensional personality and detailed significance of His most valuable and precious teachings. In this article I would like to describe few miracles of Sai Baba written by Mr. Rangachari in one of the chapters of his pious book titled God who once walked on earth. The author has very nicely and ably portrayed certain incidents of Baba's magical miracles which had not only surprised his devotees but compelled them to consider Baba as the ultimate God. This incident refers to the day when Sai Baba breathed His last and attained Samadhi. Sai Baba breathed his last on 15th October 1918 leaning on the shoulders of a devotee who did not realise that Baba has shed his mortal coil until few minutes later. It was the second time Baba has died, apparently this time for good. He had left the body once before in 1886 and like the Resurrection of Christ returned three days after making everybody in and around Shridhi shocked about this unbelievable event. However, while Christ sacrificed his life on the cross, Baba left the body voluntarily on his own, after assuring his devotees that he'll definitely come back.
The story of this unbelievable but the factual incident was expressed to his son, Martand, by Mahalsapathy. According to Martand who recorded the episode in his memoirs of his father, one day in 1886 Baba came to Mahalsapathy and said," Arre Bhagat,( as Baba used to call him), I am going to Allah. You had better guard this body for three days. If I return thereafter, I will get into the body for sure. If I don not you may thereafter have the body interred in that place"( pointing to the place near the neem tree where he used to meditate). Baba then reclined on Mhalsapathy's shoulders and soon gave up breathing i.e. ceased to breathe. Body heat dissappeared and the colour of the body turned livid. Baba was dead. He was no more.
Soon the news spread like a wild fire and the village officials and the police arrived at the mosque, the Dwarkamayee. An inquest was held and Baba was certified officially dead. The police asked Mahalsapathy to bury the body as it should not remain in the mosque. Mahalsapathy told them what Baba has said him and added that he would wait for another three days as instructed by Baba, come what may. The police failed to persuade him to change his mind. He told them that Baba was a yogi with womderful and exceptional powers and it was possible for him to reappear alive in three days. Mahalsapathy won his point and he was allowed to retain the body which he protected with the help of other devotees.
After three days they noticed that suddenly a finger of Baba's body moved, then his eyes opened. The next minute Baba mysteriously rose up and sat in his usual way and looked around. The resurrection was complete and Baba was back among his devotees, alive and kicking. For the last three days of Baba's death the residents of Shirdhi has not taken their meals and were regularly praying to God for Baba's reappearence in the physical form, which ultimately happened to the utter surprise and shock of everyone present there. To the end of His life, therafter, Baba never spoke of this incident nor does it appear that any devotee questioned him ever about it. The devotees must have taken it for granted. For anythng was possible for the saint of Baba's stature and unique capabilities. What is surprising is that it did not obviousy produce any reaction amongst the government officials, both at the ;lower and the higher levels. The fact of Baba's death must have gone into the village records but was it changed when Baba returned to life physically? Official apathy and the lack of curiosity was in line with the spirit of the times when people led the life of poverty and misery not questioning anything. But we, living in a scientific age, have to ask the question, how did he do it, why did he do it? Where was he in those three days? And finally, why and how did he come back? A dead body gets disintegrated and decayed within a matter of hours and begins to stink but in the case of Baba his body was well preserved and in good condition when life returned to it. This is a miracle which we have read in the Puranasand mythologies but that it happened in real life in the presence of reliable witneses is hard to believe but an inescapable fact. The questions will remain unanswered like so many other curious questions about Baba's life.
Baba usually used a particular phrase to describe Death. He called it," the crossing of the frontier". When one of his deciple Reghe's child died and his wife became inconsolable and Rege had the dead child on his lap, Baba appeared before him and asked, "Do you want me or a dead child? If you want me to revive the child, I will, but then you will have me no more with you. If you do not want it to be revived you will have many more children in the due course." Rege later said he told Baba that he wanted HIM. " Then do not grieve, " said Baba and disappeared.
Baba did revive a dead person on two occassions. The first was during his stay with his guru, Venkasu, when a disgruntled disciple who tried to harm the Guru and Baba himself fell dead and the other desciples pleaded with the guru to revive him. The guru said he had transferred all his powers to the young Baba and it was for him to revive the dead man. The desciple then prayed to Sai Baba , who uttering his guru's name touched the man's body and it surprisingly came to life. On the other occassion, Malanbai, the daughter of one DR Joshi Devgaonkar, died of tuberculosis, as during those days there was no medical treatment for this desease and was considered as one of the most untouchable and contagious , even worst then leprosy. Just before her sad end the girl had asked her parents to be taken to Shirdi and placed before Sai Baba. Baba asked her to lie down on the balanket and take nothing but water. She carefully followed these instructions but unfortunately after a week she died early in the morning. Baba was then in the chavdi and for the first time he did not leave the chavdi though it was past 8.00 AM. The girls parent with a most distressed and heavy heart were making necessary preparations to remove the body for the funeral when suddenly they saw that Malanbai was breathing. She then opened her eyes and looked around. Then she said under curiosity that A black person was carrying her away. She being very frightened cried out for Sai Baba's help. Baba thereafter took out his stick and gave that blackman (Yamraaj) a severe beating. He snatched me away from him and carried me to the chavdi." She had not seen the chavadi before but gave the correct description of it. Just at this time Baba left the chawdi bawling out and stamping the ground with His stick, He came to Dikshit's house where the girl's body had been kept.
There are several other instances that surprise each and every Sai devotee of Baba's extraordinary feats, miracles. magical acts and his immense power of bringing the dead to life . He is in true sense a true and real incarnation of Lord Shiva, Ram, Krishna and Lord Vishnu. Sai Baba's blessings and divinity lead everyone to the real path of ultimate salvation. I think myself extremely lucky to be able to contribute my bit in His Lordships service by compiling articles and tits and pieces to disseminate Baba's valuable sermons and actual happennings to the masses through Sai Sagar. Blessed are those who are lucky to be in Sai Baba's service and in the service of the humanity at His behest. Lets end this by What Sai baba said once
Mombatti jalti hai to dhire-dhire galti rehati hai aur ek din kahtam ho jaati
ussi tarah ye matti ka tan bhi karam karte hue ek na ek din khatam ho jayega.
iss ke prrati moh karna vyarth hai isliye karam karo warna ye zivan bekar ho jayega
agar mombatti sahi jagha jalayi jaye yani andhere me roshni karne hetu to ye sarthak hai
agar wohi mombatti suraj ke tej pakash me jalye to uska jalna vayarth hai
iss deh ko bhi sahi karmo me lagaye,warna sab khaatam ho jayega.
By Sunil Negi
Why do Hindus worship idols when God told us he is everywhere?
Once Swami Vivekananda visited King of Alwar in present day Rajasthan. The king in an attempt to mock idol worship told Swamiji, "I've no faith in idol worship. How can one worship stone, wood and metal? I believe people are in illusion and just wasting time!".
Swamiji smiled. He asked the king's assistant to take down the picture of the king that was hanging on the wall. Although confused, the assistant did so. Then Swamiji ordered him, "Spit on the picture!". The assistant was shocked and looked at both of them. Swami repeated again and again, becoming more stern each time. The king was growing angry and the assistant started trembling. Finally, he cried out, "How can I spit on this? This picture is of our beloved and respected king!".Swamiji then told him, "The king is sitting in front of you in person. This picture is merely a paper – it does not speak, hear, think or move. But still you did not spit because you see a shadow of your king in it, Spitting on it was like spitting on the king itself." The king looked at Swamiji and bowed down, clearly understanding what he was referring to.This is the essence of idol worshiping. God is everywhere, but people want to pray to Him, ask favors, offer food, tell stories, bathe Him, play with Him and do what they do in their lives. Creating a human-like idol creates an image of God as a companion, a guide, a friend, a protector, a giver, a fellow being and so on. An idol is just a concrete representation where they find Him. When I look into the eyes of an idol, I do not see stone or metal, but another pair of eyes looking affectionately at me, smiling.
Know your best food vis-a-vis Zodiac sign….
Yess, your sign can guide you on your food habits. And why not? — If your zodiac sign can impact on your personality traits and compatibility score then why not it also determine which foods are best for you? I looked through few websites, and here presenting a compilation of all that I found.
The twelve zodiac signs are grouped into four elements—fire, earth, air and water. Below are the zodiac sings and their traits according to element categories along with their 'should-be-food-habits'
Fire Signs: Aries, Leo, Sagittarius
Same as fire, the signs under this category are dynamic, passionate, and temperamental. As we all know, fire can provide us warmth, or it can lead to destruction, similarly all fire signs (Aries, Leo and Sagittarius) should be taken care and handled carefully.
Food mantra: Don't Burn Yourself Out
Eat: They should eat food that will keep their body cool and soothe their kidneys and liver. Best food list includes brown rice, fruit juices, bananas, olives, onions, tomatoes, lettuce, cucumbers, spinach, cauliflower, radishes, beans, broccoli, lentils, walnuts, pumpkin, figs, garlic, dried apricots and mustard.
Avoid: Aries people are prone to heartburn and indigestion issues. So, they should avoid hot and spicy foods. They should also stay away from too much of salt and alcohol.
Eat: Leos always need plenty of carbs to energize their hectic lives. So, a low or no carb diet is ruled out. Their nervous systems and hearts functions best when healthy food items are added into their list including rice, whole grains, citrus fruits, peaches, apples, root vegetables (e.g., carrots, potatoes and radishes), broccoli, spinach, bitter greens (e.g., mustard greens and kale), nuts, sunflower seeds, almonds and figs.
Avoid: People of this zodiac sign are very prone to heart risks, hypertension and back pain. Generally, they are frequent sufferer of migraines and headache. So, they should avoid fatty dairy products and stay away from spicy food.
Eat: Sagittarians they are fond of chocolates, sugar and sauces. They should avoid overeating and eat food that supports their liver. Best eatables include high protein diet with beets, plums, tomatoes, chicken and fish. Additionally, whole-grain cereals, whole grains, pears, oranges, apples, strawberries, root vegetables including potatoes, carrots and radishes, onions, olives, figs, and garlic.
Avoid: Owing to their tendency of overeating and overdrinking, Sagittarians often suffer from digestive disorders, high blood pressure and obesity. It is suggested to avoid refined sugar, spicy food, sweets and alcohol.
Air Signs: Gemini, Libra, Aquarius
Air signs signify ideas, action, and motion. They are the winds of change i.e when a strong gust of air hits these people, they can't help but move. Air signs bring a breath of fresh air when things start to get stale. Like the air, they are beyond your reach. Although, being with them is always an adventure.
Food mantra: Go Nuts
Eat: Geminians should eat foods that support their nervous system and lungs. So, they should eat green beans, plums, peaches, spinach, shellfish, broiled fish, and wild rice to maintain their nerves in order. Additionally, they should eat oranges, grapefruit, grape juice, raisins, apples, lettuce, cauliflower, spinach, carrots, celery, tomatoes, vegan yogurt, almonds, cayenne, garlic, and ginger.
Avoid: Generally, they are fond of coffees and colas, which is actually worst thing for them. They should Coffee, root vegetables (e.g. potatoes and radishes), yeasty foods, and refined sugar
Eat: Libra people need to have foods that prevent mood swings and balance their nervous system. They should maintain their blood pressure levels, for which they need to follow a high alkaline vegetarian diet which includes corn, peas, spinach, almonds, raisins, brown rice and oatmeal. They also need Omega 3 acids in their body, for which they also need to add seafood to their diet. Other food items include apples, grapes, strawberries, raisins, steamed vegetables, tomatoes, nondairy cheeses, vegan yogurt, nuts, and almonds
Avoid: They should avoid coffee and alcohol. They should also rule out carbonated beverages, yeasty foods, and refined sugar from their diet.
Eat: The element air that rules Aquarians also supports the circulatory system. So, Aquarians should keep their blood sugar levels balanced by consuming lobster tuna, ocean fish, corn, spinach, walnuts, almonds and pears. They should also eat apples, oranges, steamed vegetables, cabbage, celery, carrots, tomatoes, broccoli, soy yogurt, dates, figs, cayenne, garlic, ginger, and protein bars.
Avoid: Aquarians are fond of cakes and colas but these are the worst thing for them. They should stay away from coffee, yeasty foods, and refined sugar.
Water Signs: Cancer, Scorpio Pisces
Water signs are as mystifying as the oceans. They are emotional, intuitive and ultra-sensitive. Just like water, they are refreshing and at the same time they have the power to drown you in their depths. These signs often possess borderline-psychic intuition and intense dreams. Water either dries up or disappears if not kept in a container, similarly people of this sign need security.
Food mantra: Stay away from Oil
Eat: Cancerians always need a digestive support so they should avoid foods that cause bloating. They should eat foods that are high in calcium such as egg yolks, oysters, yogurts, and watercress. Additionally, they should consume whole-grain rye, wheat, oats, rice, steamed vegetables, fruits, bananas, cabbage, broccoli, cauliflower, beets, tomatoes, cucumbers pumpkins, beans, vegan yogurt, seaweed, and natural sugars.
Avoid: They are fond of alcohol and sugar, but these are the worst things as these boost weight gains and develop galls stones. Cancer zodiac sign people should also avoid oily foods, salt, sweets and specifically refined sugar.
Eat: Scorpions should drink at least eight glasses of water a day to stay healthy. They are fond of sexy foods or foods with zinc and healthy cholesterol including snails, oysters, avocados and figs. They can balance their mood swings by consuming cottage cheese, black cherries, onions, parsnips, watercress and asparagus. They should also add fruits, bananas, coconut, steamed vegetables, green salads, leeks, cauliflower, radishes, tomatoes, cucumbers, beets, beans, lentils, and almonds to their diet.
Avoid: Scorpions should stay away from alcohol. They should also avoid greasy and oily foods, salt, sweets, yeasty foods items and refined sugar.
Eat: Piscean ruled by the element of Water, should eat foods that support in well functioning of their liver, blood and brain. They should eat foods rich in protein and iron such as lean beef, egg yolks, lamb, oysters, barley, whole-grain cereals, dried beans, beet tops, onions, spinach, lettuce, dates and raisins.
Avoid: They have a habit of overeating or overdrinking while socializing. It is suggested to for them to stay away from coffee, yeasty foods, asparagus, oily foods, salt, sweets, and refined sugar.
Earth Signs: Taurus, Virgo, Capricorn
Earth signs are the 'grounded' people on the planet. These people bring us down to earth as well as make us realize to start with a concrete foundation. People with this signs are slow and steady and loyal. They stand by their people through hard times. On good days, they are sensible and at worst days they can be materialistic or too focused on the surface of things to dig into the depths.
Food mantra: Keep Things Light
Eat: Taurus natives need to eat food that will strengthen their thyroid. They should always season their food with iodized salt. Celery can be a good snack for them. They also should consume foods that prevent diabetes and weight gain, like cranberries, horseradish, and Swiss chard. Other food items include asparagus, cauliflower, beets, cucumbers, onions, spinach, pumpkin, beans and nuts.
Avoid: They should avoid rich and heavy foods, specifically high carb foods.
Eat: Virgos should eat foods that support their lower intestines and nervous system. They should also consume foods rich in fiber and Omega fats to support their busy brains. These foods include eggs, avocadoes and canned fish as well as fresh seafood. Aditionally, they should consume whole grains and cereals, oats, fruit salads, fruit juices, lemon juice, bananas, oranges, leafy greens, vegetables with spices, sprouts, soups, teas, and almonds.
Avoid: Virgos should remove dairy products such as milk and ice cream from the diet plan. They should also stay away from rich and heavy foods specifically chocolate items.
Eat: Capricorns need to strengthen their bones and teeth. For this, they should eat calcium rich foods like spinach, oranges, kale, lemons, corn, peas, oats, whole wheat, and brown rice. Also fresh raw salad, fresh fruits and vegetables, lean protein, fish and eggs should be added in their diet. Additionally, they should consume cabbage, potatoes, sprouts, soups, teas, peanuts, figs, and flaxseeds
Avoid: Capricorns should stay away from rich and heavy foods, spicy foods, and chocolates.
Sexual Compatibility by Zodiac Sign
March 21 to April 19
Sexual style: As the ram and the first sign in the zodiac, Aries is assertive and aggressive and savors the act of sexual conquest. You tend to be the pursuer, rather than pursued. You desire immediate gratification, dislike emotional games, and love it when people play with your hair or rub your scalp.
Best sex matches: Leo, Libra, Gemini, Scorpio
April 20 to May 20
Your sexual style: More sensual than sexual, the Taurus craves stimulation even more than arousal, and the scents, sounds, and touch of a sexual experience are very important. You hate to waste energy, so any action you pour into sexual activity adds to the experience, and you tend to wait for sex to find you rather than pursue it.
Best sex matches: Scorpio, Cancer, Virgo, Capricorn
May 21 to June 21
Your sex personality: Geminis are comfortable and easygoing about their sexuality, daring to have sex in unlikely places and not shy about dirty talk. You're great at flirting and value a witty, sexy rapport with your partners. You like to have fun with sex and experiment with new things.
Best sex matches: Aries, Gemini, Sagittarius, Aquarius
June 22 to July 22
Your sex personality: Your approach to lovemaking is creative and sensual, but you need to be wooed until you can settle into sex. Cancers are intuitive and can easily sense what their partner wants. For you, sex is loving and lustful, and your love of food often leads to a penchant for oral stimulation of any kind.
Best sex matches: Taurus, Leo, Capricorn, Pisces
July 23 to August 22
Your sex personality: Leos are known for a consistent and powerful sex drive, and you rely on your charm and chemistry to attract mates to you. You are a pleasure to be around and a fan of pleasure. As a lover, you are passionate and attentive, yet you require frequent validation for your skills. You relish seduction and foreplay, and your back is one of your most powerful erogenous zones.
Best sex matches: Scorpio, Aries, Sagittarius, Leo
Aug. 23 to Sept. 22
Your sex personality:
Don't think that Virgo the virgin is chaste. In fact, this high-energy sign can be highly sexual and sensual. You savor touching of any kind as a means to foreplay; making out or massages can enhance your arousal. You don't need a lot of bells and whistles, but you do like a careful, well-designed, and honest lovemaking experience you can savor.
Best sex matches: Taurus, Libra, Pisces, Capricorn
Sept. 23 to Oct. 22
Your sex personality: Libra is often considered the most refined of the zodiac signs, with excellent taste and delicate sensibility. Not surprising, sex for a Libra involves mental stimulation and verbal foreplay. A good partner will draw out your passion with flirting, and you love suggestive elements — like lingerie and music — in the sexual setting.
Best sex matches: Aries, Gemini, Leo, Sagittarius
Oct. 23 to Nov. 21
Your sex personality: Scorpios have a reputation for being passionate, lustful, and highly sexual. You require a great deal of drama and excitement in your sex life and often indulge in scenarios involving power and control. With the combined forces of a strong sex drive and strong emotions, you often struggle with your own desires.
Your sexiest matches: Taurus, Leo, Scorpio, Pisces
Nov. 22 to Dec. 21
Your sex personality: Known as wanderers and seekers, Sags are charming, affectionate, and attentive in the bedroom. But you tend to get bored quickly, so you yearn for spontaneity in your sex life. When you're single, you're incredibly flirty and perhaps promiscuous, and even when coupled up, you're likely to be adventurous and open to trying new things.
Best sex matches: Leo, Aries, Gemini, Aquarius
Dec. 22 to Jan. 19
Your sex personality: Like Scorpio, Capricorn has a reputation for being one of the most sexual signs but at the same time very sensual. It doesn't take anything too complicated to arouse a Capricorn's strong libido, though your legs and knees are often more sensitive than most. You're not into PDA, but you do love being courted and seduced, and you pride yourself on your sexual stamina.
Best sex matches: Cancer, Taurus, Capricorn, Virgo
Jan. 20 to Feb. 18
Your sex personality: Generally regarded as intellectual and idealistic, Aquarians are suggestible and unconventional in the sack. You enjoy being seduced but hate to give up power completely. Though you don't come off as overtly sexual, beneath the surface you are enthusiastic and imaginative when it comes to sex, as long as your lover meets you on a mental level.
Best sex matches: Gemini, Aquarius, Sagittarius, Virgo
Feb. 19 to March 20
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Three signs that bad luck would chase you even after death
Chanakya was the World's best Acharya who is praised for his great knowledge, political treatise, Arthashastra and Chankakya niti. He was a pioneer in the field of politics and economics.
He told that all our actions and karmas repent after life and are also reflected after life. So we should very well take care of or actions and try to do as many good things in our life so that we do not have to worry after life and in the coming future because our actions leads to all the situations.
Chankaya clearly told that separation from spouse in old age shows that you are having a bad luck because in the old age emotional connect is the only thing which motivates the old age couple as there is no physical attraction and people have two emotional points in their life, one in childhood and another in old age.
First: In old age husband and wife becomes dependent on each other so in old age if the death separates you from your spouse then it is considered as a sign of bad luck.
Second: Depending on someone for livelihood is also considered as the bad luck so it is our body and will power and knowledge that make you self- dependent.
And if a healthy person is dependent on others due to circumstances for livelihood then it is a sign of bad luck hovering them. In other words it is also considered that the universal energies are pushing that person towards misfortune after death.
Third: When someone takes away the rewards which you deserve
Yes according to chanakya, every hard work and good efforts leads to an award, sooner or later and if someone snatches that award and takes the credit then it is not a lucky sign.
Never offer these five things to Lord Shiva
If Lord Shiva is your deity then maybe you must be aware what all can be offered to him so that he becomes happy and shower his blessings. But there are five things which cannot be offered to him.
According to Hindu culture Shivlinga should not be placed where it is not regularly worshiped with proper rituals because it will show disrespect to his Shiva and he may get angry. Anyways Lord Shiva is known for his innocence and also called Bholenath and because of this he may get pleased in no time but on the same hand we should not forget that he gets very angry if something wrong is done while worshiping him.
So we all know that Lord Shiva live a simple life on Kailash Mountain and if you want to please him then you should offer milk, Sandalwood, Dhatura, Bael leaves, Bhang and bhasma.
According to Shivpuran, a devotee should never offer below five things otherwise he or she will have to bear the dreaded consequences.
First: Ketaki Flowers
One day Lord Vishnu and Lord Brahma were fighting to prove their supremacy among the divine and when they were just to use the deadly weapons Lord Shiva appeared in the form of Jyotirlinga. He asked them to find the origin and end of him. Initially both of them tried to find but failed to do so and later Lord Brahma asked Ketaki flower to lie along with him. Upon their respective returns, Lord Shiva accepted his defeat. So Lord Brahma lied to him and Ketaki helped him and told that he has found the origin.
Lord Shiva go angry with this lie and cut one of Lord Brahma's head and also diminished him from ever being worshiped as Lord. Lord Shiva also cursed Ketaki flower that it will never be used in worshiping Shivlinga.
Second: Tulsi
Again it is clearly told in the Shivpurana that there was Asura called Jalandhar who was killed and burned to ashes by Lord Shiva. Jalandhar was blessed that he cannot be defeated by anyone even the Gods and this blessing were depended on his wife's chastity. So Gods went to Shiva and asked for his and Lord Shiva decided to defeat and kill Jalandhar and in order to that he had to breach Jalandhar's chastity and he did so. This made Tulsi angry and she banished Lord Shiva from being worshiped by her divine leaves.
Third: Coconut water
Coconut water cannot be offered to Lord Shiva but coconut can be offered because whatever is offered to Lord Shiva is considered as nirmalya and thus it is forbidden to consume it and consuming coconut water after being offered on deities is considered as mandatory to drink, it is thus not offered to Lord Shiva.
Fourth: Turmeric
Turmeric is used for enhancing beauty of females and Shivlinga is a symbol of Lord Shiva so it should never be offered to Shivlinga.
Fifth: Kumkum
Kumkum is related to married women and considered sacred because women apply to seek the long life of their spouse and worshiping his symbol with Kukum is not considered auspicious.
Goddess Laxmi will never stay with you if you have these 5 traits
According to Ancient Hindu Scriptures, when Samudra Manthan was done several prominent Hindu deities came out and Goddess Laxmi was also one of them. And when all lords of heaven were robbed including Indra they were rescued by the Goddess Laxmi.
Goddess Laxmi blessed God Indra and gave him Dwadashakshar Mantra to restore the wealth and prosperity, fame and peace of mind but only on one condition that he has to follow it religiously. So anyone who worships Goddess Laxmi using this mantra every Friday night will also be blessed by Lord Kuber who gives immense prosperity.
Even in Vishnu Puran it is mentioned that Goddess Laxmi has been praised for her gentility by Lord Indra and on his request she agreed to stay happily in heaven but also warned that if there are no traces of these five things.
So let us checkout which 5 traits are these
First trait is Lust
It is said that wherever or whenever there are lust overpowering Dharma and Karma, neglecting the righteousness of daily life Goddess Laxmi will never stay at that place.
Ego is the second trait which Goddess Laxmi do not like
Yes Goddess Laxmi will not stay in that home where people are immersed in their arrogance and ignorance because ego subdues their consciousness.
Greed is bad
Goddess Laxmi will never stay in that home where people are greedy because this trait overpower the Karma and it is also considered as the ground of sin.
Place where violence happens and it could be related to animals also could never have Goddess Laxmi.
Disrespect to woman
If a person does not respect a women or who believes in cruelty against innocent women always receive the wrath of Goddess Laxmi.
Who knows whether you will live tomorrow or not?
We should focus on today rather than thinking about future or past because no one knows whether we will be alive tomorrow or not and when we wake up we should first of all thank god for giving us one more day to enjoy the life.
So next time when you wake up in morning simply be thankful to god for the beautiful life as no one knows what will happen next day.
There was a interesting instance happened during Mahabharata when a Brahmin went to talk to yudhiṣṭhira and after reaching the palace he called for him but yudhiṣṭhira was busy in discussing things with other who were already sitting with him so he waited for him for some time and then again he called yudhiṣṭhira to listen to him and yudhiṣṭhira again asked for some more time from him to get free.
After some time again Brahmin asked yudhiṣṭhira whether he was free to talk to him but he was still busy with other people and asked him to wait.
The whole day passed and Brahmin knew that yudhiṣṭhira was very busy and he became sad that he was not able to take out time for him but to thought that he should give it a last try and politely asked yudhiṣṭhira to listen to his problem but unfortunately yudhiṣṭhira was still busy but this time yudhiṣṭhira told him that he will talk to him next day as he was not having any time. Brahmin became sad and started walking towards his home.
When he was on his way Bheema saw him and asked why he was sad so he told everything to him that he wanted to discuss his problem with his brother yudhiṣṭhira but he did not met as he was very busy and asked him to meet next day.
Bheema asked him to wait and asked the drummers to play all drums continuously and keep playing the drums.
Initially no one was much bothered with playing of drums but when they kept on playing the drums yudhiṣṭhira came out and asked what the matter was.
Beehma told him that drum was being played because yudhiṣṭhira has conquered death and knows when he will die so they are celebrating his victory. yudhiṣṭhira was very surprised after hearing this and asked Beehma why he said like that? Bheema replied to him that the Brahmin was waited whole day to discuss his matter with him but he asked him to come next day that means yudhiṣṭhira knew that he will definitely not die another day and was very much sure about it that is why he said so.
yudhiṣṭhira understood his mistake and apologized to Brahmin and listen to hi problem and solved his query.
So the zest of the story is that we do not now when death will come to us so do whatever you want to do today and do not leave things on tomorrow.
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MTG 087: The State of Muay Thai & Kickboxing with Eric Rivera of The Striking Corner
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Eric Rivera has been involved in the Muay Thai scene in one way or another since before I ever even knew what Muay Thai was.
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All for the Want of a Horseshoe Nail
"For want of a nail, the shoe was lost;
For want of the shoe, the horse was lost;
For want of the horse, the rider was lost;
For want of the rider, the battle was lost;
For want of the battle, the kingdom was lost;
And all for the want of a horseshoe nail."
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I found this poem while looking up info on nails. It seems to sum up a lot of my crafting failures. :) Always in need of one part that you never can find when you need it, right?
I've hung on to many a jewelry tidbit over the years. And, someday I intend to make something out of each and every piece of it. Today, I made some progress. Have you ever seen the horseshoe nail jewelry that was just another short lived fad of the 70's? Many years ago, I acquired various horseshoe nails from a broken necklace (or bracelet). Well, I finally got inspired to do something with them when I came across a lovely pendant made of the same nails for less than $1 at our local flea market the other day. It was attached to a cheap boring chain that was not doing the beauty of the pendant any justice. So, I reconstructed all the pieces into this necklace/earring set:
Guess I'll never "want for a horseshoe nail" wearing this necklace and earring set! :)
I must mention that I also took inspiration from a site with some wonderful pieces at:
I stripped the nails of most the existing rings and beads and reshaped a few. Then, wrapped some groups together with wire similar to the existing pendant hanging down in the center. (The wire will eventually tarnish to look more like the pendant. I removed and replaced the draped portion that was originally attached from the pendant that didn't hang right to me. The bead, wire and clasp were reused from another necklace I picked up at a thrift store. I just love the look the nails give. To me, it is very tribal-looking and earthy. If I find anymore nails in my bargain hunting, I will probably be adding to the necklace to make it even more complex.
For those of you who are interested, I was not aware that horseshoes and their nail counterparts have been commonly used since 1000 A.D. Nails were even used on horseshoes well before 600 B.C.! The biggest change in the history of horseshoes was probably in the 1800's when mass production killed the 3000 year old tradition of making each nail by hand. Nowadays, the nails themselves seem only to vary slightly in size and shape for different riding surfaces (explaining the larger size square nail hanging at the bottom center of my necklace). You'll find more info on Horseshoe Nails by searching the internet.
Happy re-crafting!
Posted by mieljolie at 5:19 PM
Labels: bellydance, costuming, jewelry, upcycle
3 comments:
- mieljolie said...
If you're interested in acquiring some horseshoe nail jewelry, Bruce shared a link to his own designs at:
Go check it out!
- February 26, 2011 at 6:22 PM
- PussDaddy said...
They are both nice. The necklace is much too ornate and large for my personal tastes. I love the earrings tho.
- May 1, 2011 at 5:21 AM
- mieljolie said...
PD, I'd agree. This is definitely not a day wear piece. ;) It was made for a tribal-"styled" bellydance costume where the jewelry is rather large and ornate. It hangs a little low in the pic. I've shortened it since.
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Back in the mix for Gavin Rees
This weekend see's Rees have the chance to prove he is still a contender in the Lightweight division when he takes on Anthony Mezaache. The 35-1-1 fighter has only ever lost to Andrey Kotelnyk and says he is ready to take on the likes of John Murray, Kevin Mitchell and WBO champion Ricky Burns. The Prospects and talent that the British have in the Lightweight division is exciting and almost overwhelming and can only be good for British Boxing. The next couple of years could be very interesting as far as British Lightweight Boxing goes especially if Rees can Produce a win in Paris this weekend
Scott Harrison in trouble again
Former WBO Champion Scott Harrison is in trouble again after recently being released from a prison in Spain. After not boxing for 6 years Harrison was due to work his way back into the mix of the Featherweight division, but is now in trouble after confrontation in a supermarket. Promoter Frank Maloney has decided to drop Harrison and will no longer be promoting the former champion, what a shame after such a promising comeback for the 31 year old Scot. Assuming the BBBC can forgive him again, I'm sure we will see him back in the ring very soon, but for now we will await Harrison's fate.
Froch v Bute
Nothing but respect has been passed between these to Super Middleweight fighters, and it's shaping up to be a tremendous encounter. A venue has still not been decided yet after Froch's camp announced they were looking to have this outside. My concern at this point is that yet again the fight has been given no space to be televised. Nothing has been mentioned of any major sports channel showing the fight, I can't see this fight being passed up or becoming a PPV event due to the popularity and demand the boxing world have already. Froch has found himself in this position in a few times before and wasn't until he entered the recent Super six tournament, that he found his way on to our television screens. For me this fight is too big to be passed up.


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HNHH gives you 30 memorable album tracks from one of the biggest hip hop legends of our time, as he celebrates his birthday today.
Now aged 44, Jay Z's career statistics are mind-blowing. He has released 21 albums, has 123 singles to his name, plus several business ventures, and according to Forbes last year, he is estimated to have a net worth of $500 million. He owns Roc Nation which houses some of the biggest names in music. Shawn Carter really needs no introduction.
What's more shocking is that he's still going. Jigga is undoubtedly one of the best rappers alive. From the 1990s to the present, he has given the rap game some amazing music. This list of Jay Z's album tracks could have easily been a lot longer and this does not even include his featured tracks.
We're pretty sure that Jay is going to be celebrating his birthday in style. So what better way for you to pay homage to this hip hop heavyweight than by bumping some of his biggest tracks?
Happy Birthday Jay Z! (We are not worthy).
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DUNRAGIT, adjacent to West Lodge on Old Militry Road, installation of telecommunications cabinet. Applicant CATSURVEYS Group (14/C/1/0052).
STONEYKIRK, West Galdenoch Farmhouse, formation of earth banked slurry lagoon, erection of cattle shed and dormation of silage store - retrospective. Applicant Mr Mitchell (14/P/1/0669).
ISLE OF WHITHORN, land adjacent to wireless station at Kidsdale, application to vary condition 1 of planning permission 11/P/1/0425 to allow the siting of a storage building for a further 3 years. Applicant Mr Cleeve (14/P/1/0680).
NEWTON STEWART, St Ninian's, Windsor Road, installation of 3 replacement windows on front elevation of dwellinghouse. Applicant Rev Ben Lodge (14/P/1/0682).
WIGTOWN, old munitions works, Carsegowan, change of use of former factory (SUI Generis) to workshop, store and garages (c;ass 5) and siting of caravan (retrospective) fir staff welfare use. Applicant Mr and Mrs R McClure (14/P/1/0683).
WIGTOWN, Trammondford Park, siting of three prefabricated portable buildings. Applicant Wigtown and Bladnoch Football Club (14/P/1/0685).
STRANRAER, 26 Liddesdale Road, erection of single storey extension to side of dwellinghouse. Applicant Mr Steve Anderton (14/P/1/0686).
GLENLUCE, 3 Balcarry Holdings, Stairhaven, erection of extension to dwellinghouse, raised patio area with balustrade and erection of detahced domestic garage - partly retrospective. Applicant Mr Graeme Young (14/P/1/0687).
GATEHOUSE, The Old School, Ann Street, reduction in height of ash tree. Applicant Mr John Innes-Smith (14/M/2/0015).


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Season Predictions
NL MVP - Giancarlo Stanton, Miami Marlins
Unlike their counterpart in the American League, the MVP discussion in the Senior Circuit looks to be pretty wide open with a great number of guys in the mix. I like the young and supremely talented Stanton getting his first and what could be many MVP awards. If you click the link above, I have predicted the Marlins to get to the playoffs and the power of Stanton is going to be a big reason why. Could he crack 50 home runs?
Runner-Up - Anthony Rendon, Washington Nationals
Trout probably should be gunning for his fourth MVP in his first four seasons but thanks to our good friend Miguel Cabrera, Trout is *only* going for his second MVP in a row. Let's be clear, Trout is the best player in baseball and until somebody blows him out of the water, or if he gets hurt, they may just have to name this award after him in a few years.
Runner-Up - Robinson Cano, Seattle Mariners
Similarly to Trout in the case above, this is clearly Kershaw's award to lose. Anybody that denies that this cat is the best pitcher in baseball either has their own homer favorite or is just a #hardballmongo. I think the key question will be if Kershaw can repeat as NL MVP (which as you already ready, I don't have happening).
Runner-Up - Stephen Strasburg, Washington Nationals
King Felix was the favorite for the Cy Young Award virtually all season long until Corey Kluber came out of nowhere to get the award even with Hernandez's best season since he won his first award in 2010. Considering how highly hyped this team is, there will be plenty of eyeballs on the Pacific Northwest and with another exceptional campaign, he will finally get his second award.
Runner-Up - Chris Sale, Chicago White Sox
Let's be honest, this whole conversation about Bryant not making the big club out of spring training is completely ridiculous. The rule, frankly, sucks in that it forces a team like the Cubs to keep an excellent player like Bryant down on the farm longer than he has to. We do know that Bryant will get to the team eventually and once he gets in the mix, he'll make a big impact for a Chicago club that should be in playoff contention.
Runner-Up - Jorge Soler, Chicago Cubs
Souza, the top return the Rays received in the Wil Myers trade, looks to be one of the few highly regarded AL rookie that has a set stop in the lineup. Souza, who made that crazy catch to clinch Jordan Zimmerman's no-no, is older than the typical rookie at 26 but he looks like a solid 20-20 player that can get on-base for a club whose lineup looks week.
Runner-Up - Carlos Rodon, Chicago White Sox
NL Manager of the Year - Mike Redmond, Miami Marlins
Redmond has done a solid job since taking over after the Ozzie Guillen fiasco and the team's epic sell-off after their aggressive offseason before the 2012 season and now will expectations rising and the team improving, they look like a playoff club. In fact as I have the Marlins in the playoffs as noted earlier, I think that will push this award down to Little Havana.
Runner-Up - Mike Matheny, St. Louis Cardinals
AL Manager of the Year - Lloyd McClendon, Seattle Mariners
I never thought that I would see Lloyd McClendon being a Manager of the Year at any level, let alone MLB, but look where we are. In what should be a competitive AL West, I think the Mariners are looking like perhaps the finest team in the division, if not the entire league. In that case, I think he wins this award.
Runner-Up - Terry Francona, Cleveland Indians


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The Good Witch
Imagine you are well fed, clothed and sheltered. Everything you need, right? Not satisfied? When the mind yearns for something other than bread, when the heart palpitates for feelings other than warmth from the cold Outside, when the naked soul NEEDS something beyond the clothed body . . . These are wishes. It's the job of The Good Witch to keep wishes in balance, to grant and to withold. And occasionally, to pass the torch when she's fed up with the job. Now the latest Chosen One has The Power. Only she's using it to grant her own wishes. And she's got a lot more in mind then all that stupid "Peace and Luv" crap. She's got an Agenda . . .
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Reply Hipper Reed, March 17th, 2011, 12:57 am
The Dreaded "H" Word
Well, a bunch of things have come up in my life. Short answer is I'm moving. I've been sort of forced into it suddenly and have less than a couple weeks left. There's only about half a billion things I've been doing in RL to prepare and I STILL haven't found a cheep enough place (rent under 300 $ ).
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here's hoping more than a month now... are you planning to continue?
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thx We appreciate the update! Keep up the good work when you have the time, energy, and inclination. As for rent, I suggest squatting; it's much more cost effective.
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As the clueless slowly piece themselves together via fate's whims, and with the explanation of the details of her games with Shelly and the controlled revelation to her mother, and the clothing stock coming in, I wonder what games to amuse herself Angel has up her sleeve next.
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The Law of the Weakest
Not only the fittest will prevail
Munich, 02/13/2009
Ecosystems are composed of a large number of different species, which interact and compete with one another for scarce resources. This competition between species in turn affects the probability with which the individual can reproduce and survive – a matter of life and death, as it were. All of these processes are also largely probabilistic and lead to fluctuations that ultimately lead to the extinction of species. We know that up to 50 species become extinct every day on Earth, which at this high rate can be attributed to the influence of man.
Yet, the phenomenon of extinction of species itself cannot be avoided altogether – and is still only barely understood. Theoretical ecologists and biophysicists are therefore intensively researching conditions and mechanisms that affect the biodiversity of Earth. Cyclic dominance is a particularly interesting constellation of species competing with each other. It means that each participant is superior to one other interaction partner, but will be beaten by a third. In ecosystems, this would be three subpopulations – in the simplified model – which dominate in turn. In fact, communities of subpopulations following such rules have been identified in numerous ecosystems, ranging from coral reef invertebrates to lizards in the inner Coast Range of California.
Such cyclical interaction is also familiarly termed "rock-paper-scissors" interaction. This is where the rock blunts the scissors, which cut the paper, which in turn wraps around the rock. Together, these non-hierarchical relationships form a cyclical motion. "The game can help describe the diversity of species," explains Frey. "The background is a branch of mathematics called game theory, and in this case evolutionary game theory. It helps analyze systems that involve multiple actors whose interactions are similar to those in parlor games."
Using game theory, one can also study the collective development of populations. In their study, the scientists working with Frey developed elaborate computer simulations in order to calculate the probabilities with which species in cyclical competition will survive. The games started off with three species coexisting in the systems, and ran until two species became extinct – with the third being the only remaining survivors. "What we saw was that in large populations, the weakest species would – with very high probability – come out as the victor," says Frey.
This "law of the weakest" even held true when the difference between the competing species was slight. "This result was just as unexpected for us," reports Frey. "But it shows once more that chance plays a big part in the dynamics of an ecosystem. Incidentally, in experiments that were conducted a couple of years ago on bacterial colonies, in order to study cyclical competition, there was one clear result: The weakest of the three species emerged victorious from the competition."
The project was supported by the cluster of excellence "Nanoinitiative Munich (NIM)", of which Professor Erwin Frey is a principal investigator. (suwe)
"Zero-one survival behavior of cyclically competing species",
Maximilian Berr, Tobias Reichenbach, Martin Schottenloher, and Erwin Frey,
Physical Review Letters, 13 February 2009
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The two most commonly encountered styles of best pond aeration system techniques are subtle aerators and area aerators. Even though just about every is extremely productive, each has particular advantages and drawbacks that make them the appropriate preference primarily based on your own ponds characteristics.
Subtle aeration systems benefit from the strength of air to de-stratify the drinking water column and infuse oxygen in to the pond. Regular create includes an air compressor that pushes air by means of tubing down to diffuser(s) situated along with the bottom with the pond. Once the air reaches the diffuser, the diffuser breaks it up into small bubbles which have been produced into your pond. The effervescent action on the air soaring to your surface leads to the h2o to de-stratify, that means the poor, oxygen deprived h2o for the bottom of your lake is mixed with all the oxygen rich drinking water over, causing noxious and harmful gases to become released in to the environment. On the surface area, where by the bubbles break, more oxygen transfer is built introducing towards the in general oxygen content material in the drinking water.
Subtle aeration is often utilized in larger/ deeper ponds and lakes of much more than 8 ft deep. Subtle aeration is a lot more strength effective wherever big ponds are worried whilst also featuring the benefit of preserving electrical wires outside of the drinking water. They also result in quite tiny floor agitation for people who similar to a clean look for their pond or lake
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Brain Maker with Dr. David Perlmutter, MD
August 8, Noon CET
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Dr. Perlmutter explains how nurturing gut health can alter your brain's destiny for the better.
30 Days to a Younger Heart with Dr. Steven Masley, MD
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Steven Masley, MD shares three simple steps that will help reverse the onset of aging and disease.
Il Volo: Live from Pompeii
August 8, 5pm CET Arts
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The young tenors perform classic Italian favorites and original songs in this concert special.
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Simon and Garfunkel: The Concert in Central Park
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Smokey after eating strawberries right off the plant.
After my brother died, we took in his miniature Schnauzer, Smokey. He was part of our family for longer than he had been my brother's best friend. So when Smokey passed, we decided to adopt another Schnauzer. Although I usually adopt from animal shelters, I saw a sign for a puppy store and felt compelled to turn into the parking lot.
Now I've been to a lot of animal shelters and, yes, often they smell of dog doo-doo and strong cleaners. But, when I opened this shop door, the heat and the stench just about floored me. There was no hint of cleaners in this place, and the room was boiling despite it being winter. I almost backed out the door. I tried not to breathe as I continued inside, pressing a fist to my mouth. The place was dark, suffocating and full of barking dogs. Urine puddles dotted even the middle of the room. Animal crates were stacked on top of each other around the outside of the room.
A very young, plump girl in shorts, flip flops and a tube top came out from the back, yaking on a cell phone. She rushed over to a mop when she say me and started soaking up the urine. I walked up and down the aisle, staring at all the sad, hot, panting puppies unable to lie down without squishing in their own messes.
Sprite at eight months after we got him.
(He doesn't like the sound of the camera
and rarely can I get his photo.)
I pulled up the collar of my coat to cover my mouth and nose, cringing at the urine odor burning my throat. I wanted to flee the stench and awful sight. I turned and spotted him—a gray matted-haired ball. It was hard to tell he was a Schnauzer under that muddle. He was big compared to the two other dogs in his cage. The young gal finally got off her phone, and I wanted to ask where the shop owner was or at least if her mommy was around.
"What can you tell me about this one," I asked instead.
"I'll have to look it up." She headed to a desk up front. Coming back with an index card in her hand, she told me he was a seven-month-old miniature Schnauzer.
Could have fooled me. "Can I hold him?" I asked.
"We have a lot of younger puppies," she said, opening the cage.
All three dogs tried to escape. Not a surprise.
She grabbed the Schnauzer and roughly shoved the other two dogs back inside. I took the sad, timid dog in my arms, my eyes watering at how bad he reeked. I noticed something on the left side of his face and tried to look at it under the matted hair, but he continually flinched away.
"What's wrong with him," I asked.
"Nothing that I know of except that we've had him for a while."
I asked if I could take him to my vet and she shrugged. I left only my name, address and phone number and immediately drove to my vet's office. The poor little dog stunk up my whole truck. I felt embarrassed walking in with such a filthy, ungroomed dog, but my concern for him and the other dogs over road my discomfort.
After a thorough exam, we discovered that the dog was more like nine months to a year old. He had a very large, ugly tumor on the side of his face that needed to be removed immediately and the reason he wouldn't let anyone touch his face was because he had been abused…abused to the point of having minor brain damage.
I adopted that dog that day with love, pain and concern in my heart and only disgust and anger for the business that pretended to have dogs' best interests in mind.
I washed the poor little guy five times in a row and he still smelled. I couldn't seem to wash the stink of me either.
My husband is the dog name picker-outer in the family and weeks went by without a name. I finally gave him a list of names off the internet and said, "I'm going to the store. When I get back, I want a name." When I got home, the paper was on the fridge with the name Sprite circled. My boys added the middle name of Sparkplug.
After two years, Sprite woke us up in the middle of the night, running while he was lying on his side and shaking violently. Blood was coming from his mouth from biting his tongue. Thinking his airway must be blocked, my husband pried Sprite's mouth open only to have him lock down on two of my husband's fingers. It was Sprite's first seizure and also our first experience with a dog having one. Later the vet told us it was most likely due to the abuse.
Now after eight years, we have learned to deal with his seizures, multiple medications, and all his fears. He's gotten better over time but I think he will always be traumatized by confined spaces, other people, leashes, beeping sounds, squeaky toys, being held, and having his face touched.
I don't know about you, but I'm disgusted by animal abuse. It's something that I will never understand—not physical abuse, cruelty, neglect, hording, or animal testing. I believe it is our responsibility to take care of the pet population by spaying and neutering, and I also believe in stiffer penalties for those who abuse animals and believe unnecessary testing on animals should be stopped.
"If a man aspires towards a righteous life, his first act of abstinence is from injury to animals."
-- Albert Einstein
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P.S. The puppy store was closed down within a month of my visit.
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Tottenham Hotspur will allow seven first team players to leave the club this summer in order to cut their wage bill and offer Gareth Bale a significant pay rise.
The Daily Mail reports that Spurs are determined to stave away interest from Real Madrid in the star forward and are willing to almost double his wages in an attempt to convince him to stay at White Hart Lane, by cutting their own wage bill by £17 million.
Bale is believed to earn around £110,00-a-week on his current contract, but reports suggest that Tottenham are now willing to offer him a deal that would see him become by far the highest paid player at the club on close to £200,000-a-week.
In order to be able these improved wages reports state that up to seven players will be allowed to leave in the summer, with the most high profile being Emmanuel Adebayor, Tom Huddlestone and Beoit Assou-Ekotto.
David Bentley, who earns around £50,000-a-week is expected to leave the club after falling out of favour in recent seasons, while William Gallas' contract expires next month and Spurs will not attempt to negotiate a new deal.
There has been much speculation about the future of Adebayor after a difficult season in which he failed to replicate the form that saw him finish the previous season as the club's top scorer.
Assou-Ekotto has also been heavily linked with a move to big spending French side Monaco, while Huddlestone made it clear earlier this year that he would consider his future if there was no guarantee of regular first team action.
Third choice goalkeeper Huerelho Gomes is also likely to leave in the coming months, while the Mail reports that Tottenham will also listen to offers for Jake Livermore.
Should Spurs allow these players to leave then manager Andre Villas-Boas will also be keen to bring in new arrivals, as well as making sure that Bale remains at the club.
Tottenham have been heavily linked with a move for a top class striker after missing out on Internacional's Leandro Damiao in the January transfer window and they may well resurrect their interest in the Brazilian forward.


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Upcoming Event: Eric Gamalinda at Le Poisson Rouge
This Sunday, February 17, Eric Gamalinda will bring one of the stories from his transcendent collection People Are Strange to the stage at Le Poisson Rouge in NYC. We're beyond excited for this event! Click here for details (and here to order a copy of People Are Strange).
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(aka: Mountain Sedum)
Stonecrop gets its name as being a common plant in rock gardens. Woodland Stonecrop is native to the wooded areas, does well when watered regularly and can handle sun to a shady environment. It reaches 3-6 inches and looks great as a ground cover or border plant. It has small attractive white flowers in the late spring and early summer. Woodland Stonecrop is definitely a plant that should be included in your garden, whether a rock, border, or butterfly garden. Enjoy this beautiful plant around your home.
Attracts: Variegated Fritillary, Fiery Skipper, and more
Color(s): white flowers
Sun Exposure: Sun or Partial Shade
Soil: Fertile, well drained
Average Height: 3 in. - 6 in.
Average Spread: ground cover
USDA Plant Hardiness Zone: 3 - 9
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Sunday, January 30, 2011
Sunday comic #10 & a bit of excitement
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I can't believe this was in the paper! So appropriate!ReplyDelete
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It's a shame Dan doesn't live closer to you so you could visit his studio. I can't believe all the dragons!! I just spent a half an hour going from link to link on his website(s). What a great resource. I have never used clothes hangers for drying the way he does. Also the metal bracing between layers is a great idea. I remember seeing his comment on your post, but I didn't think to follow it up and go to his site. Thanks for the tip. Even the cats made me smile!!!
That is an awesome book! My Art Ed professor had a copy that we used when we made our paper mache creatures. It's the process I used to make "Big Foot" that lives outside my classroom door. I tried to find a copy of it online but they were all really expensive since it's out of print now.ReplyDelete
It is an awesome book. Katie, what a cool thing that you did that with an Art Ed professor. We never did anything like that. Anyhow, I think his newer books probably have all that was in the Simple Screamer and more.ReplyDelete