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In this week's issue of Grazia we have exclusively revealed that J. Crew - our favourite Stateside stop for wardrobe staples - will be popping up in King's Cross on 24th and 24th May, providing a taster for the flagship opening on Regent Street later this year. In celebration of J.Crew's first UK outpost we dug out this interview with the brand's creative director Jenna Lyons.
We managed to get a few words with the super stylish creative head of when we attended the Autumnn Winter 2013 presentation during New York Fashion Week last February. So how does she feel about the move and what's her take on British style?
Jenna Lyons and Julianne Moore at the J-Crew presentation
"My father is British and I spent all my summers in Surrey and London so for me there is a sense of coming home. I love that all my cousins will be able to just pass by and see what I'm doing!"
So how dies Lyons view British style? "I mean I like style wherever it comes from - I definitely have no geographical prejudice! It's like the collection you see here- it's all about pieces and yes we've styled it this way but that's only one way to wear it. I love personal style and think real style is all about the way you put you own stamp on your look."
Today's presentation most certainly delivered a collection of pieces which could oh so easily slip into your wardrobe. From embellished tees, statement knits, trophy jackets and striking yet wearable outerwear, J.Crew offers a stylish upgrade to pieces you already feel comfortable wearing.
While not blind to trends - those oversized coats are shaping up to be key for the winter season Lyons' look is timeless. Neon, crystal embellishment and gorgeous embroidery add a special spin to classics. The coats were the real winners this season. Stand out pieces included a jewel encrusted camel double breasted style, a tapestry embroidered number and a poppy mosaic tiled single breasted piece.
This is the first collection that we'll be able to browse instore in London - and by the looks of it, you'd better make it down for opening day because these beauties will be flying off the shelves tout suite. Don't say we didn't warn you!
For the full story on J. Crew's pop up pick up a copy of this week's Grazia or download the Grazia iPad app.


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An old video shows Boris Yeltsin defying the laws of space and time to dance "Gangnam Style"... in 1996! We compare the internet's most successful music video with Yeltsin's smooth moves. Also, Vladimir Putin is laid up with a bad back, 'Bronco Bama' moves a 4-year-old to tears and five French spies appear to have been beaten up in Bulgaria!


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Q: My youngest daughter will be 3 soon, can I give her a half a dose of SuperKids?
A: There are no high concentrations of fat soluble vitamins in either of these two products, so the dosages you suggested should be fine. Water soluble vitamins get stored until storage capacity (mostly in the liver) is full and then get excreted harmlessly. Fat soluble vitamins like A, can actually be deadly in high dosages as the body doesn't excrete them. I can't think of any allergens or anything else that would be a problem.
Q: The SuperMom pills do not say that they are gluten free...Do you happen to know if this is just an oversight, or if they do contain some gluten?
A: It contains wheat grass, but not wheat. Wheat grass has no gluten. They don't certify it as gluten free because there is the off chance that some kernels of wheat can manage to get into the harvest. But, we've had quite a few ciliacs use the SuperMom and SuperDad products with no ill effects whatsoever.
Q: I'm about to order an Imperial Berkey, where does it ship from and how do you ship it?
A: All Berkey items ship directly from the manufacturer located in Colorado. And, unless otherwise requested, all Berkey items shipped to Continental U.S. addresses are shipped via UPS Ground with Signature Required (except for replacement parts that may ship via Postal Service). All other destinations are shipped to via Postal Service.
Q: In case I don't like the Berkey I choose or something and want a refund, what's your return policy?
A: As long as the Berkey items you purchased are not used, you are welcome to return them for a refund within 60 days of the purchase date. However, please be advised that, unless there was a shipping error or shipping damage by UPS, a 15% restocking will be deducted from your refund (imposed by the Berkey manufacturer). A used item that is not working properly, will be warranted as stated in the following answer (below this one).
Q: Is there a warranty with these Berkey water filters? You know, in case one is not working right.
A: Yes, the Black Berkey purification elements have a two-year prorated warranty calculated in six months intervals. Our guarantee is prorated similar to the guarantee on tire tread. In other words, if you have used the filters for six months, 75% of the guarantee still applies and so you can get a replacement set for 25% of the normal cost.
The systems themselves (Big Berkey, etc.) and their components have a six-month warranty as stated below.
New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. (the manufacturer) warrants Berkey Products to be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of 6 months from date of purchase. Black Berkey purification elements have a two-year prorated warranted calculated in six months intervals. New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. will replace or repair any product that it deems is not properly functioning during the stated warranty period. Relief under this warranty is limited to the replacement or repair of defective materials or workmanship only. New Millennium Concepts, Ltd. shall not be held liable for incidental or consequential damage to personal property from, but not limited to, a defective unit, improper use, abuse, accident, or neglect, etc. No warranty will apply to units which have been used for purposes not intended, which have been altered so as, in the manufacturers judgment, to affect adversely its performance. This warranty is for the original retail purchaser only, and cannot be transferred. Repair or replacement of parts will be made upon delivery to manufacturer's plant or authorized service dealer at customer's expense. The laws of the State of Texas, USA, will govern any disputes regarding this warranty or claim made. This warranty, which is given expressly in lieu of all warranties, expressed or implied, or merchantability and fitness for a particular purpose, constitutes the only warranty made by New Millennium Concepts, Ltd.
Q: We would like to get a Berkey system but don't know which size to buy. Can you help?
A: There are 3 factors to consider when choosing the best size for your needs:
1) How many gallons of water do you consume per day? As a rule of thumb, one person consumes 1 - 2 gallons per day. That adds up to 2 - 4 gallons per day for a couple, and so on. Once you have that figure, you'll want to purchase a system that will NOT require you to refill it more than twice a day to produce the amount of water you need. For instance, if you determine you consume about 6 gallons per day, the Royal Berkey will be the smallest system you'll want to purchase as it holds 3.25 gallons. Refilled twice in one day, it would produce about 6.5 gallons.
As you can read in our Customer Feedback, many of our customers find they drink more water when they start using a Berkey system for the simple reason that the water tastes much better. They also use the "Berkey water" for all their cooking needs as well. "If you wouldn't drink it, don't cook with it." Naturally, this use increases the amount of water they consume per day.
2) Emergencies: a natural disaster or simple power outage can temporarily render you without water. In such occasions, you'll be glad to have purchased a Berkey system with a holding capacity greater than your average daily need.
3) An increase in users: after a number of years, you may find that your Berkey system is needing to be refilled more often to keep up with a growing family (more members and/or children have grown into adults). You'll be glad to have secured a Berkey system with this in mind as it is a lifetime purchase.
|Go Berkey
|- 1 Quart
|Travel Berkey
|- 1.5 Gallons
|Big Berkey
|- 2.25 Gallons
|Berkey Light
|- 2.75 Gallons
|Royal Berkey
|- 3.25 Gallons
|Imperial Berkey
|- 4.5 Gallons
|Crown Berkey
|- 6 Gallons
Q: What is the filtration rate per hour for the various Berkey systems?
A: The chart below shows the gallons per hour for each system, when configured with 2 Black Berkey elements and when expanded to accommodate the maximum number of elements. Flow rates calculated with upper chamber full to top. Flow rate decreases as water level declines.
|FLOW per hour
|Travel Berkey
|- 2.75 Gallons
|- n/a
|Big Berkey
|- 3.5 Gallons
|- 7 Gallons
|Berkey Light
|- 4.25 Gallons
|- 8 Gallons
|Royal Berkey
|- 4.0 Gallons
|- 8 Gallons
|Imperial Berkey
|- 5.5 Gallons
|- 16.5 Gallons
|Crown Berkey
|- 6.5 Gallons
|- 26 Gallons
Q: A family in our area recently purchased a Crown Berkey from you with 8 elements, and they love it. I'd like to buy one too but don't know how many elements I need. How do I figure that out?
A: The more elements that you have in your Berkey system, the faster the water is filtered. For instance, a Royal Berkey with 4 elements can filter water twice as fast as one with 2 elements. A Crown Berkey with 8 elements will filter water 4 times faster than a Crown Berkey with 2 elements. This can make a big difference when you need water NOW, and there is no filtered water in the Berkey.
Picture this, you walk up to your Berkey to get some water only to find it is near empty because someone forgot to refill it. At such a time, the more elements your Berkey has, the sooner you will have water available. Your friends' Crown Berkey with 8 elements will provide them with gallons of filtered water in just a few minutes vs. waiting a while for the water to be filtered using, say only 2 elements.
More elements in a Berkey will not only filter the water faster but you will also have less need to clean the elements as more elements "share" the load of purifying the water. Moreover, more elements is like having more than one pair of shoes in that one pair of shoes will wear out faster if that is all you use.
You also save on the purchase of a system with 4 elements or more as each pair of elements are $7 less ($100 vs. $107).
The Travel Berkey can only use 2 elements at one time. That means the rate at which they filter the water is fixed (not upgradeable). On the other hand, the Big, Royal, Imperial and Crown Berkeys are all capable of using more than 2 elements at one time. This option is critical considering that Berkeys are a life-time purchase.
Q: How do I know when it is time to replace Black Berkey elements in my system?
A: The manufacturer suggests 2 methods. The first method is:
1) Multiply the number of Black Berkey elements in your system by 3,000 gallons to get Total Gallons for all Elements within the system.
2) Next keep track of how many times you usually refill the upper chamber in a week.
3) Then multiply that figure times the capacity in gallons of your particular system (for example the Berkey Light system is 2.75 gallons) to determine Total Gallons Used per Week.
4) Finally divide the Total Gallons Used per Week into the Total Gallons for all Filters and that will tell you how many weeks before the filters should be replaced.
5) Next, calculate the future date for replacement (52 weeks per year), write that date on a sticker and attach it to the bottom of your system for future reference.
Your Black Berkey elements will never stop working; the filtration rate just slows down. This brings us to the second method. If after cleaning your elements they do not filter any faster; it is time to replace them. This is the simplest way to decide, and the one we use ourselves.
Q: We are going to be traveling to a third world country and will require a system for a large group of people. Which system would you recommend?
A: As a rule of thumb, you will need 2 gallons per day per person for sustained use and 1/2 to one gallon per day per person for short-term emergency use. The difference being that for sustained use more water is required for drinking, cooking, cleaning, and hygiene whereas for short-term emergency use, drinking water alone is calculated. Please make a determination as to the number of people within the group and whether or not the system will be used for sustained or for emergency use, then review the above FAQ's to make a determination as to the best system to meet your group's needs.
You might also want to consider taking several Sport Berkey purification bottles as well. These systems are very compact personal purification systems and were developed for use in third world countries. They often come in very handy when travel requires that you be away from the location of your larger purification system.
Q: What are the basic differences between the Berkey Light and the other stainless steel systems?
A: The Berkey Light system is designed for outdoor use therefore it is about three pounds lighter in weight than the equivalent capacity of our stainless steel system. The Go Berkey system is also designed for outdoor use and is the smallest of the stainless steel systems. It is compact enough to fit within a suitcase because unlike the Berkey Light system, the upper chamber nests within the lower chamber during travel. This is the preferred system when mobility is a big issue.
The four-multi use systems are designed for indoor everyday use so they are of a heavier construction than the above systems but these systems can also be used outdoors or during unexpected emergencies when a source of potable water may not be available.
Q: I have been using my system for about 6 months and the flow rate has slowed down considerably. Do I need to replace the elements?
A: No. Unlike other filtration elements, the Black Berkey elements and the ceramic elements are re-cleanable. What typically causes the filters to drip slowly is turbidity and sediment clogging the micro-pores of the elements. Simply remove the elements from your system, scrub the exterior of each element under running water with preferably a green pad (3M or ScotchBrite brand, etc.) or stiff toothbrush. It's simple to do and takes less than a minute per element.
Q: Do the Black Berkey elements remove drugs from the water?
A: There are simply too many varieties of pharmaceuticals that a water filtering system could be tested for to see how it performs. By too many I mean it is impossible to test for them all. However, we do know from testing, that the purification process used by the Black Berkey elements remove more pollutants than any other system available on the market today. In other words, if there are any systems that remove pharmaceuticals from the water, the Black Berkeys are one of them.
Q: I just started using my Berkey system but it is hardly filtering any water. Am I doing something wrong?
A: Typically the problem you are experiencing is due to high water tension, which prevents the air from purging from the micro pores of the new purification elements. Included with your Black Berkey elements is a priming button and instructions for use. Take out the Black Berkey elements, prime, and re-install them when you finish.
Q: Is there a way to test my Berkey system to make sure it is working properly?
A: Yes. You can test the Black Berkey elements by filling the upper chamber with water, and then adding a tablespoon of food coloring for every gallon of water within your upper chamber. If the food coloring is removed entirely, your system is working properly. If not, make sure the wing nuts on the elements are securely tightened then re-run the test.
Q: I just purchased a Berkey system but didn't receive a priming button with my Black Berkey elements. Instead, I think I received an extra black washer in the box. The instructions say to use the tan colored priming button. What gives?
A: Please check in the box which held your Black Berkey elements. The box should contain two elements. Attached to each element should be a rubber washer and a wing nut. Also in the box, should be what could look like another single black rubber washer. This is your priming button. It is thicker than the washers and the center hole is smaller. This black priming button can easily be confused with a washer (we asked the manufacturer to change the color of the priming button back to tan).
Q: What are the differences between the Super Sterasyl Ceramic elements and the Black Berkey elements ?
A: The ceramic elements were developed and are made in England since the early 1800's, and are what gave the Berkey systems their world renowned reputation. The Black Berkey elements were developed and are made in the U.S. since around 2000. As you will see below, they are very similar. However, after using and selling them for 11 years, experience has taught us that the ceramic elements are trouble-free (more likely to perform for several years with no issues).
1) Longevity: Both elements are re-cleanable, but the ceramic elements may last longer.
2) Price: About the same.
3) Filtration Rate: About the same.
4) Post Filters: Both elements can be enhanced (when needed) by the use of post filters (PF-2 for the Black Berkey elements and PF-4 for the ceramic elements). Post filters slow the filtering rate by 15 – 20%.
5) Filtering power: The Black Berkey elements remove slightly more chlorine, lead, and other heavy metals, and completely remove MTBE. The ceramic elements need to be combined with the PF-4 to accomplish this. Both elements need the use of their post filters to reduce fluoride.
Both the Black Berkey elements and the ceramic are far more powerful and last longer than any other filtering systems available today. Whichever one you choose, you made the right choice. Again, after hearing from our customers for 11 years, we recommend the ceramic elements over the Black Berkeys.
Q: Do the PF-2 elements replace the Black Berkey elements?
A: No. The Black Berkey elements and the PF-2 elements are used together at the same time. The top of the PF-2 elements screw onto the bottom of the Black Berkey elements (similar to installing a light bulb). The water flows through the Black Berkey elements, then the PF-2 elements. "PF" in PF-2 stands for Post Filter.
Q: We are on well water. Do we need the PF-2 elements?
A: Not likely. The PF-2 elements should only be used if you have confirmed with your municipality that they are adding fluoride to the water OR you have tested the water and found it to have fluoride and you want to remove it. The PF-2 elements are not usually needed if you are using spring or well water.
Keep in mind that use of the PF-2 elements slows the filtration rate of your Berkey system by 15 – 20 %. They also displace water which means your Berkey system will hold (store) less water in the bottom chamber.
Q: I installed my PF-2 elements but my water is a bit cloudy, and why does it have a bad taste?
A: Insufficient re-conditioning (priming) may result in an undesirable taste and/or cloudiness in the water. The odd taste is from process dust that may not have been washed free from the elements during the conditioning process. Please remove the PF-2 elements and re-condition them for no less than 60 seconds (longer may be needed) on both ends. This should expel any residual process dust and fix the problem.
Q: Can I filter sea (salt) water through my Berkey system?
A: No. The concentration of salt in sea water will more than likely ruin the elements fairly quickly.
Q: I have a water softener installed in our house, can I filter that water through my Berkey?
A: Some folks do but we do not recommend it. It is best if you put water in your Berkey that has not gone through your water softener (the excess salt will likely shorten the life of the elements).
Q: In case of an emergency, can I take water from our pool and filter it with my Berkey system? Will all the chlorine be removed?
A: Yes. The Berkeys can make chlorinated pool water safe for consumption. However, keep in mind that such a use will cause the elements to wear faster. So, I would only do so in case of emergency.
Q: Which of the three methods of water filtration, reverse osmosis, distillation or Berkey purification is the healthiest for drinking purposes?
A: With respect to the healthfulness of the water, most health experts that are up to date on current research are no longer recommending drinking RO or distilled water on a long-term basis because these methods remove all the beneficial minerals from the water making the water an acidic "hypotonic" solution. A chemist will tell you that any time a hypotonic (de-mineralized) solution comes into contact with a "hypertonic" (mineralized) solution, the minerals within the hypertonic solution will transfer out and into the hypotonic solution until equilibrium is achieved. What this means is simply that when one drinks hypotonic water, the minerals in the blood and lymphatic system, which are hypertonic, transfer into the hypotonic RO or distilled water that is consumed and the minerals are flushed out of the body upon urination.
In an effort to re-mineralize, the blood and lymphatic systems then begin to scavenge for minerals from other parts of the body, such as bones and other organs, and this process repeats itself every time de-mineralized hypotonic water is re-consumed. Several studies suggest that people who drink de-mineralized water (hypotonic) over a long period of time tend to be more prone to degenerative diseases such as osteoporosis.
Berkey purification systems do not remove the beneficial minerals from the water but they do extract harmful heavy metals such as lead and mercury as well as sedimentary minerals such as iron oxide. Therefore, the TDS reading will not typically change much unless there are a lot of heavy metals or sedimentary minerals in the source water.
Q: With respect to maintenance, how does reverse osmosis, distillation and Berkey systems compare?
A: All Berkey systems are easy to disassemble and clean. The lower chamber should be washed in ordinary dishwater occasionally. The elements may need to be cleaned typically after 6-12 months of use.
Distillation systems need to be soaked and cleaned with vinegar solution to remove the scale, typically after each gallon or two.
Reverse osmosis systems can have up to four filter elements, with each needing to be changed at differing intervals from four months up to two years. This requires that the water pressure be shut off and part or all of the system to be disassembled for maintenance. Additionally, the bladder tank should be washed with a chlorine solution at six-month intervals to kill any colonizing bacteria.
Q: What is the pathological removal capability of a reverse osmosis system vs. the Berkeys?
A: Reverse Osmosis does not remove pathogenic bacteria and that is why it is often necessary to add an additional UV light to the system. However, the UV sometimes does not kill all the bacteria because any turbidity in the water can create shaded spots preventing some bacteria from being exposed. Typically, the UV is installed before the bladder tank; however it is in the bladder tank that bacteria usually colonize. Therefore, if the bladder tank is not sterilized on a regular basis, it becomes a source for bacteriological contamination that is never exposed to UV. Additionally, the carcasses of the dead bacteria remain within the drinking water with an RO system whereas they are removed by the Black Berkey elements.
Q: With respect to cost, how does reverse osmosis, distillation and Berkey systems compare?
A: With respect to upfront cost, RO systems typically are the most expensive due to the cost of the system and the additional expense to have the system plumbed in. Next in cost would be a distillation unit. A Berkey system will typically be the least expensive of the three.
With respect to cost per gallon of water, calculated upon the cost per gallon for replacement filters and energy costs, distillation systems and RO systems properly maintained typically cost between 35-65 cents per gallon. A Berkey system typically costs about 1.6 cents per gallon.
Q: Is there a replacement element for the KDF Shower Filter ?
A: No, the KDF Shower Filter do not have a replacement element.
Q: Dear More Than Alive,
I just received my order of Lemon Lovers Tea (VERY quickly I might add!). I read and followed your website instructions, using 3 T of tea per 2 cups of water, and it worked just fine. My question is, can I brew a whole bunch of this at once and then store it in the refrigerator, or does that make the herbs less potent?
Also, can I tie the herbs up in a coffee filter when they are steeping or do they need to be loose in the pot?
A: Making a big batch of tea at once is not a bad idea. It will save you time, and be just as effective for a few days as long as you keep it refrigerated.
I've seen some folks tie up their loose herbs in coffee filters just as you thought of here. It is a great idea, as you save the step of straining the tea later. Just don't pack in the herbs too tight.
Q: What is the best way to store bulk herbs?
A: In general, keep the herbs in air-tight containers, as cold as possible, and never expose them to light unless in use. If at all possible, keep them in the refrigerator or freezer.
Q: Which herbs should I avoid while I'm pregnant?
A: I'd avoid the internal use of the following herbs during pregnancy:
Wormwood herb
Black Walnut hull
Red Clover blossoms
Red Clover herb
Q: Which herbs would you consider to taste good in a tea?
A: The following are herbs we consider to taste good and we add them to recipes as flavor enhancers:
Q: I was reading...about cayenne, and had some questions regarding pregnancy and nursing. Little person #4 is due in 5 weeks, and I am having some issues with varicose veins, etc. I was wondering if I can take cayenne when I'm nursing a new baby...or could it affect milk flavor or the baby somehow?
A: I take the cayenne powder stirred into a drink throughout my pregnancies and during nursing. I have not noticed any ill effects whatsoever. Just remember to start a very small amount (no more than a quarter teaspoon) mixed into no more than four ounces of a drink of your choice. Lastly, as you increase the powder, it's best to take it twice in one day in lesser amounts than once in a larger amount.
Q: I am hearing that there are probably going to be forced vaccinations for the swine flu. What do you recommend to counteract this horrible vaccine?
A: I'll attempt to keep my answer to you short... A diet that includes the regular intake of antibacterial and antiviral herbs combined with some common sense and a healthy immune system is all one needs to ward off any potential epidemic/superbug/plague, etc. Some of the herbs that should be in one's diet are Cinnamon, Cloves, Cayenne, Garlic, Rosemary, Thyme, Turmeric, Activated Charcoal, Bentonite Clay, etc. (we consume these very regularly one way or another). Some examples of herbs that one should have on hand that are not easy to implement into one's diet are Yarrow, Lobelia, Echinacea, Elderberries, Pau d' Arco, Wormwood, etc. We have learned all we know about these and other herbs from reading the books we offer.
Q: I need to increase my intake of iodine. How do you make sure you are taking enough.
A: Most of the world gets its iodine from sources that originate in the ocean thus the salty taste (flavor). Kelp, like everything else that came from the ocean, is quite high on iodine. We have a mix of powdered herbs which includes kelp that we take everyday stirred into a liquid like juice or tea. That is our way of making sure we have enough iodine.
Eggs also have iodine. However, the highest concentration of iodine in a non-oceanic source is Black Walnut. We offer the hulls which is a brownish and oily powder. Its actually very high in many nutrients. You can read about it on our website, if it interests you. It would definitely be a very good source of iodine without any sodium.
For years now, we use only real salt which is quite different than table salt and most sea salts as it has a lot of color to it due to its high mineral content. One of the minerals it is high on is iodine.
Q: You offer so many oils. How do I choose which one I should use?
A: When we are considering which oil to use for a need, a few things help us decide:
1. How do I want to use it? Topically, internally, diffused, etc. Not all oils can be used internally. Some are best diffused. Others are for topical use only. Some can be used any way you choose. Figure out how you want to use it, and that may narrow your options down a bit.
2. How does it smell? Every oil has it's own unique scent. Some in our home love the smell of Lavender, while others are repulsed by it. This may be difficult to decide on, since you can't sample the scents. Just choose one you think will have a pleasant scent. You'll soon develop a like and dislike list.
3. How much does it cost? There can be a drastic price difference from one oil to the next. If 2 or 3 oils seem to be effective for the same condition, you may want to disqualify the most expensive one.
4. Is there a warning I should be aware of? Some oils should not be used internally during pregnancy. Others should not be used by children or those with a tendency to epilepticy. Always consider warnings that may help you choose which oil to use or which not to use.
Q: Do you have a printed catalog?
A: Yes. However, be advised, it is nothing more than a few pages from our website printed out on paper (a few articles, the order form, etc.). The catalog is only a small fraction of the information available online. For someone that has internet access, the website is their best option. If you'd like to mail in your order, print out the order form and mail it in with your payment. Otherwise, please e-mail us your mailing address.
Q: Joy,
I had a miscarriage with severe bleeding on May 28th, and more severe bleeding followed by a D&C on June 3rd. I am now anemic. What can you recommend to help my blood heal as fast as possible? Also, can you recommend any natural sleep aids? I'm having trouble sleeping at night. I am still nursing my 14 month-old daughter, so anything I take would need to be safe for her.
A: I'm truly sorry to hear of your recent trials. The LORD is good and faithful.
Considering what you shared in your e-mail about the bleeding and D&C, I'd take SuperMom and Spirulina capsules at least until your iron level was completely back to normal (no more anemia). I'd also drink several glasses of tea made at home with herbs such as: Red Clover, Red Raspberry, Alfalfa, Oatstraw, Nettle, and such alike (an equal part of each is fine or in any amounts you prefer). Those herbs are full of nutrients that will build and purify your blood, along with other good medicinal benefits. Concerning the trouble sleeping, you may find that using all the above mentioned may take care of that too. I would use them for a little while before trying something specifically for the trouble sleeping.
All the above mentioned is safe during nursing, and would actually enrich the quality of your milk. I've only shared what I would do if I were in your situation. Feel free to write again, if needed.
Q: What product (on a tight budget) would you first recommend to our family that seems to catch every germ that goes around? And some of suffer from allergies and some from sinuses. Is there one thing that Dad, Mom, 4 year old, 2 year old and 2 month old can take? Thanks so much!
A: No products can make up for a healthy life-style: restful sleep, lots of water, lots of fun, eating a good old traditional diet, a good amount of physical activity, pursuing your dreams while maintaining a clear conscience, etc. You can save lots of money buying things that we and others offer by making improvements in such areas of your live(s). You may want to check out the Eat and Live page on our website.
Now, to simply answer your question: I would consider trying the product Tummy Tune-Up. It is a very powerful probiotic. You may see some good results using it. We sure like it and use it just about everyday in our home.
Q: I live in Australia. How can I find out exact shipping costs for my order before I place it?
A: First, add your desired items to the Shopping Cart. Then, click on the "Checkout" button. Enter your Country and Postal Code. This will show you the exact costs involved before making the purchase.
Q: How do I make sure I'm getting the bulk discount on my herb purchase?
A: The Shopping Cart applies all the bulk discounts automatically. For instance, if you have 11 lbs. of bulk herbs in your Shopping Cart, all the per pound prices have already been reduced by 10%.
Q: I was wondering if you had anything that you suggested for malaria prevention.
A: If you absolutely cannot avoid areas where malaria is common, try to do all possible not to be bitten by mosquitoes. Avoiding the bite is truly the best prevention. First, use repellent. We never use chemical repellents but this would be one exception. Malaria is much worse than the exposure to the chemicals in repellents. Cover yourself and clothing with it. Second, use more clothing than necessary to cover any exposed skin. Many mosquitoes can bite through a thin layer of cloth so wear whatever necessary to protect the skin while avoiding overheating. Third, use netting around your head and living area as much as possible.
Now, there are some herbs that may help if consumed internally regularly: Black Walnut, Horsetail, Cloves, Cayenne, Garlic, Yellow Dock, etc. These are all known parasitics.
Once malaria has been confirmed in the body, the must effective natural remedy we know of is drinking Wormwood tea. Wormwood is by far the worst tasting of all herbs. However, the folks we know that used it said it was bearable compared to the malaria symptoms. It can be consumed in smaller amounts to prevent malaria but it simply tastes so bitter that it would take a pretty brave soul to do that.
Q: We just finished making some tinctures but wonder how much each of us should take? I wouldn't want to over do it. How do I figure out the right dosage for adults and children?
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We like to determine the doses of tinctures by starting each person with a small amount, and increasing only as necessary. Then, we jot down the amount so as to know how much to use next time. For instance, Rebekah discovered that when using the Sleep Sweet Tincture, it takes about 3 droppers full for her, 2 droppers full for her 4 year old, and 1 dropper full for her baby. This information was something she concluded after some trials. You can do the same. Just start out with an amount and see what happens. The next day, adjust the amount as you see fit, and jot it down. Oh, some of us prefer teaspoons over using a dropper. Use what you have.
Home herbal remedies are just that. There are some herbs that should be treated with caution when used internally, such as Wormwood and Rue. But, for the most part, there is room for trial and error.
Herbal Antibiotics and Practical Herbalism have recommend dosages with their remedies. These were helpful in leading us to come up with dosages for our own creations. Herbal Antibiotics and The ABC Herbal have a bit of very helpful information on determening dosages for children.
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Liquid extracts are made differently depending on what medium you choose. Almost all commercially available or home-made extracts use full grain or consumable alcohol as the medium of choice. Here are a few of the reasons for this:
1. By far, for most herbs, alcohol removes more of the medicinal properties than any other medium. A more concentrated extract means smaller dosages.
2. By far, extracts made with alcohol last longer before going bad (alcohol acts as a preservative).
3. By far, the procedure involved in making alcohol tinctures is simpler.
Now, some folks like to use alternatives to alcohol, such as glycerine, apple cider vinegar, honey, etc. Vinegar extracts are made using the same methods as alcohol (usually takes 2-3 weeks of herbs sitting in a container with the alcohol or vinegar: shake daily and after 2-3 weeks strain, and your done). Again, the vinegar does not extract as many of the medicinal properties.
Glycerine and honey extracts are made quite differently than alcohol and vinegar because to extract the medicinal properties from the herbs, the whole thing must be heated (low heat for several hours to several days). Though the extract is finished sooner rather than in several weeks, it is much more involved and messier. Of course, these 2 mediums are sweet to the tongue which means children are more open to the idea of such a medicine.
Now, a berry extract made with glycerine or honey is slightly different than one made of leaves or roots because you don't have to remove (strain) the berries when the extract is finished. One can blend the berries with the honey or glycerine and end up with a syrup.
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In addition to GlassHouse, Mr. Shirman's extensive experience in information technology includes roles as: EVP and CTO at Convergent Group, responsible for operational and marketing strategies; Senior Vice President at Cambridge Technology Partners, responsible for the worldwide eBusiness and CRM lines of business; and Senior Vice President at BSG/Alliance IT. Mr. Shirman was Founder and CEO of Innovative Information Systems Inc. (IISI), focused on emerging technologies and application development, prior to its purchase by CDI. He began his career with Arthur Andersen & Co. after receiving his BA in Economics from Brandeis University and his MBA from American University.
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The costs of getting Jerome to this stage are relatively easy to work out. Under the Infrastructure for Resource Discovery programme, JISC awarded us the sum of £36,585 which (institutional overheads aside) we used to pay for the following:
- Developer staff time: 825 hours over six months.
- Library and project staff time: 250 hours over six months.
- The cost of travel to a number of programme events and relevant conferences at which we presented Jerome, including this one, this one, this one, this one and this one.
As all the other aspects of Jerome—hardware, software etc.—either already existed or were free to use, that figure represents the total cost of getting Jerome to its current state.
The benefits (see also section 2.4 of the original bid) of Jerome are less easily quantified financially, but we ought to consider these operational benefits:
1. The potential for using Jerome as a 'production' resource discovery system by the University of Lincoln. As such it could replace our current OPAC web catalogue as the Library's primary public tool of discovery. The Library ought also to consider Jerome as a viable alternative to the purchase of a commercial, hosted next-generation resource discovery service (which it is currently reviewing), with the potential for replacing the investment it would make in such a system with investment in developer time to maintain and extend Jerome. In addition, the Common Web Design (on which the Jerome search portal is based) is inherently mobile-friendly.
2. Related: even if the Jerome search portal is not adopted in toto, there's real potential for using Jerome's APIs and code (open sourced) to enhance our existing user interfaces (catalogues, student portals, etc.) by 'hacking in' additional useful data and services via Jerome (similar to the Talis Juice service). This could lead to cost savings: a modern OPAC would not have to be developed in isolation or tools bought in. And these enhancements are as available to other institutions and libraries as much as to Lincoln.
3. The use of Jerome as an operational tool for checking and sanitising bibliographic data. Jerome can already be used to generate lists of 'bad' data (e.g. invalid ISBNs in MARC records); this intelligence could be fed back into the Library to make the work of cataloguers, e-resources admin staff, etc., easier and faster (efficiency savings) and again to improve the user experience.
4. Benefits of Open Data: in releasing our bibliographic collections openly Jerome is adding to the UK's academic resource discovery 'ecosystem', with benefits to scholarly activity both in Lincoln and elsewhere. We are already working with the COMET team at Cambridge University Library on a cross-Fens spin-off miniproject(!) to share data, code, and best practices around handling Open Data. Related to this are the 'fuzzier' benefits of associating the University of Lincoln's name with innovation in technology for education (which is a stated aim in the University's draft institutional strategy).
5. Finally, there is the potential for the university to use Jerome as a platform for future development: Jerome already sits in a 'suite' of interconnecting innovative institutional web services (excuse the unintentional alliteration!) which include the Common Web Design presentation framework, Total ReCal space/time data, lncn.eu URL shortener and link proxy, a university-wide open data platform, and the Nucleus data storage layer. Just as each of these (notionally separate) services has facilitated the development of all the others, so it's likely that Jerome will itself act as a catalyst for further innovation.


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While he has long maintained that he has no desires to leave WWE for Hollywood, John Cena is publicly expressing interest in expanding his horizons. The former heavyweight champion wants to show the audience that he can do comedic roles. The belief is that he might have been influenced by the massive success of the Rock and Batista over the last couple of years.
October 22, 2014
Despite a lot of critical wrestling fans predicting his failure in Hollywood, Batista is expanding his resume rather nicely. After the success of Guardians of the Galaxy, the former world heavyweight champion has cemented himself into the Marvel Universe, which is red hot right now in the industry. Now, Batista is joining the James Bond universe, where he is slated to portray a villainous henchman named Hinx.
October 13, 2014
WWE fans in Dallas had a chance to meet Batista this upcoming weekend at the ComicCon event. Unfortunately, though, that chance has been taken away. The former world heavyweight champion has been forced to cancel the appearance. The official reason given was that Batista had other commitments that came up. Refunds are being offered to those who purchased tickets specifically to see the Guardians of the Galaxy star.
October 8, 2014
One name that will definitely not be at Hell in a Cell 2014 is Batista. He will be busy next month doing a new movie with acting legend Robert De Niro. The two will star in a film called Bus 657, which will be centered around a heist. Batista will be playing a greedy character who helps his coworker rob a bank to pay for health treatments for his daughter.
September 25, 2014
Batista isn't the only former WWE star who has been signed to star in a movie sequel. It has now been revealed that Kevin Nash will be reprising his role as Tarzan in the upcoming Magic Mike 2 film. The first film, which stars Channing Tatum, was a surprising hit that made a lot more money than expected, so a sequel had been discussed for quite some time now.
September 24, 2014
In yet another sign that Batista might never return to WWE, the big guy is restructuring his contract with Marvel Studios. The company wants to pay him more money after the success of Guardians of the Galaxy. In addition to being signed for the sequel, Batista is also expected to be part of the cast of the third Avengers movie. With a whole lot more money in his pockets, the former world heavyweight champion may decide to retire from professional wrestling altogether.
September 9, 2014
During a podcast interview with Chris Jericho, Batista revealed that he has some lingering backstage heat towards Vince McMahon over an incident that happened a couple of years ago. The former world heavyweight champion was fined $100,000 by WWE because he purposely cut himself during a match to draw blood. Batista felt that the amount was unfairly high, and he noted that was the day when he knew that things would never be the same with WWE.
September 8, 2014
Since his movie career has taken off thanks to the success of Guardians of the Galaxy, the widespread belief in the industry is that Batista is unlikely to return to WWE beyond a special appearance. During a recent interview, the former world heavyweight champion hinted that he would be a bit more inclined to return if management gave him more creative control over his character and story line.
September 2, 2014
A couple of years ago, there were quite a bit of rumors floating around that Batista and Bobby Lashley were set to fight one another at an MMA show. During a recent interview, Lashley revealed some details about that. The TNA champion stated that he had approached a promoter about making the fight happen. There was interest because of the potential draw of wrestling fans, but things never got to the point where there were serious discussions.
September 2, 2014
Due to his new found success in Hollywood, Batista is said to be holding all the cards when it comes to his career with WWE. Guardians of the Galaxy did extremely well, so he does not feel the need to return to professional wrestling. Rumors have surfaced that the former world heavyweight champion would only be interested in doing another match if it meant that he would receive a huge pay day at Wrestlemania 31.
August 31, 2014
WWE decisions are sometimes garbage, according to Batista. During a recent podcast interview with Chris Jericho, the former world heavyweight champion stated that he was disgusted by how the creative department utilized Daniel Bryan after he was put over at Wrestlemania 30. Batista felt that Bryan should have been allowed to sell the injuries from the previous night because it would have added to his lovable underdog character.
August 31, 2014
We have ourselves another sign that Batista might be putting WWE in his rear view mirror. During a podcast interview with Chris Jericho, the former world heavyweight champion openly bashed the method in which the company handled his return. Batista stated that he wished management would have given him the spotlight alone during his first night back. He also stated that WWE made a mistake by bringing him in as a baby face.
August 29, 2014
The value of the WWE audience has taken yet another hit. There is already a good amount of advertisers who are avoiding the company because they do not feel that the demographics is desirable. Reports are now surfacing that Marvel purposely declined to advertise their Guardians of the Galaxy movie to the WWE audience, even though Batista could have drawn in some of the fans to the film. Since the studio was not interested, WWE opted to avoid promoting the movie, even though it could have benefited them internally.
August 27, 2014
Initially, the belief was that Batista would make a return to WWE after he was done promoting Guardians of the Galaxy. However, reports are now surfacing that he could be completely done with professional wrestling. The belief is that the movie studios are against the idea of him risking injuries by being an in ring performer again. Batista could have no choice but to comply since he wants his career in Hollywood to keep growing.
August 26, 2014
Earlier this week, Batista revealed that he was willing to work with Titus ONeil because he wanted to help his friend become a star in WWE. As of right now, management does not appear interested in the idea. While they do want to appease Batista since he is building his name in Hollywood, they seem more interested in using him against other big name performers instead.
August 19, 2014
Since Batista is now openly talking about what retirement match he would like to do, the belief within the industry is that they would not be shocked if he were to leave WWE in the near future. The success of Guardians of the Galaxy and the signing of the sequel basically ensures that Batista will be involved with the Marvel Universe, which is really thriving now, for the next several years.
August 19, 2014
Since he still has some backstage stroke, Batista is said to be using his political powers in an attempt to get WWE to push Titus ONeil, whom he calls a very close friend of his. The former world heavyweight champion has even publicly stated that he would be more than willing to be the person to elevate ONeil should the company decide to go that route.
August 15, 2014
In another sign that he is moving closer to a full jump to Hollywood, Batista recently discussed his wishes for a retirement match. The former WWE champion would like to do another big match at Wrestlemania against Triple H, who he feels is still the best worker in the business. Management might be willing to do that at Wrestlemania 31 to capitalize on his name value being increased because of Guardians of the Galaxy.
August 15, 2014
The success of Guardians of the Galaxy has changed things up a bit backstage in WWE. It has given Batista a bit more leverage now that his name value has increased with the general public. Management is being careful with how they spend their money nowadays because of the major losses due to the WWE Network, but many feel that they would pay for Batista because he can bring a lot of attention to the company.
August 13, 2014
There are rumors floating around that Batista might not actually return to WWE after all. Guardians of the Galaxy has been quite successful, and the second movie has already been signed. Batista is already attached to the Kickboxer remake. He may come back to WWE for one more appearance, but the risk of being injured in the wrestling ring might not make much sense any more to a Hollywood star.
August 8, 2014
During a recent interview with CBS Radio in Washington DC, Batista was asked for his opinion on Roman Reigns. The former world heavyweight champion stated that he felt that WWE is pushing Reigns a bit too quickly. Batista feels that the company would have benefited more by giving Reigns, Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins a longer baby face run since the stable was really over with the audience.
August 5, 2014
Some bad news for fans who were upset with WWE giving Batista a big push upon his return. When he comes back around again, his push could be much bigger than the previous one. The former world heavyweight champion has gained even more name value since Guardians of the Galaxy is set to break a couple of records at the box office. A title reign for Batista is not out of the question.
August 3, 2014
Since it has now been revealed that there are talks of having the superheroes from the Guardians of the Galaxy movie making an appearance in a future Avengers movie, that means that WWE might have a representative in a film that is expected to be seen by millions of people worldwide. Batista has a very good chance of being cast in the movie, and that would help to bring a lot of exposure for WWE.
August 2, 2014
Batista is probably grinning ear to ear right now. As many of you already know, the WWE star is involved in the Guardians of the Galaxy movie. Based on the strong showing thus far, there are talks that the film could break the $100 million mark during the first weekend. This increases the chances of Batista being offered other movie roles in the near future and it decreases his chances of being long term with WWE.
August 2, 2014
While doing an interview with the Huffington Post to promote his upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy movie, Batista discussed a few topics regarding WWE. He surprisingly decided to bash the company for their decision to have Brock Lesnar end the Undertaker winning streak at Wrestlemania 30. Batista stated that it made no sense for WWE to go that route.
July 29, 2014
News coming out of Comic Con is that a sequel to Guardians of the Galaxy has already been set. For WWE fans, that means that Batista will need more time off to work on the film. No word yet on whether or not he plans to remain in the professional wrestling industry since his movie career is moving forward, however. Depending on the success of the first film, Batista could land other roles in Hollywood, which would entice him to leave WWE.
July 27, 2014
For whatever reasons, Mick Foley took to social media this week to defend Batista, stating that it was unfair for fans to have this much hate towards him and his WWE return. Foley mentioned that Batista was at the wrong place at the wrong time because fans were so desperate to see Daniel Bryan being given a proper push. He also feels that not enough people are happy for Batista being featured in a big movie this summer.
July 14, 2014
There is a feeling within the WWE locker room that management does not want Daniel Bryan back in the main event scene when he makes his return. Some are pointing out how he is being brought back in a minimum role at Money in the Bank 2014 as a sign of WWE downplaying his importance. Guys like Batista and Brock Lesnar would not be utilized in such a manner when they come back from their hiatus.
June 29, 2014
While management might not be a big fan of Adam Rose, he does have a supporter in Batista. At the Comic Con event in Philadelphia over the weekend, Batista told the fans, who were there to hear him speak about the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy movie, that Rose was someone in WWE that people should keep an eye on. That show of support is unlikely to have an effect on management, though.
June 24, 2014
While his character quit WWE on Monday Night Raw this week, Batista is still very much working with the company. The former world heavyweight champion will still be making an appearance at a WWE NXT event later on this month. Afterwards, he is expected to take off for a couple of months to do promote Guardians of the Galaxy and film another movie.
June 4, 2014
Those that watched Monday Night Raw last night saw Batista quitting WWE in the storyline. The former world heavyweight champion is taking some time off to promote the upcoming Guardians of the Galaxy movie and to film the Kickboxer remake. Rumors have it that Batista will be making his return to WWE around Summerslam 2014, where he is supposed to work a high profile match.
June 3, 2014
On Monday Night Raw, WWE did a story line where Batista quit the company after an opening segment interview with Triple H. Batista was upset because he feels that he has been lied to about title opportunities. The former world heavyweight champion walked out of thing, leaving HHH and Randy Orton behind to wonder about the future of Evolution.
June 2, 2014
During the post show for Payback 2014, Roman Reigns told fans that he might have suffered torn triceps during the big main event match involving Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins, Triple H, Randy Orton and Batista. Since the interview took place in front of cameras, rumors have it that WWE was just selling the brutality of the match. Reigns is expected to be at Monday Night Raw later on today.
June 2, 2014
A surprising buzz was created last night when fans made mention of Batista wearing blue ring gear at Payback 2014. At one point, it even become the top trend on Twitter, a fact that Michael Cole proudly boasted to fans. Batista was not nearly as amused, as he took to the social media site today to bash fans for focusing on the color of his outfit, as opposed to the tremendous performance that he, Randy Orton, Triple H, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns put on.
June 2, 2014
In a rather surprising move, WWE had the Shield win convincingly against Evolution. Batista and Randy Orton were the first two performers to be eliminated from the main event match at Payback 2014, but both provided interference for Triple H after their eliminations. After taking a brutal beating, Roman Reigns picked up the win for his team. Many expected Dean Ambrose and Seth Rollins to be eliminated during the match, but WWE opted to give them a dominant ending.
June 2, 2014
From the moment he made his return to WWE, rumors have persisted as to when Batista was going to be leaving again. The latest word coming out of the company is that the Evolution member is going to be finishing up at the Monday Night Raw in Indianapolis next week. It will be the episode immediately after Payback 2014, and the belief is that Batista will be written off on television.
May 28, 2014
In a sign that WWE wants his character to hit the mainstream, Bray Wyatt has been booked for Comic Con event in Chicago in August. Previously, management had instructed Wyatt to avoid doing any media appearances and interviews to preserve his character. Now, they're having him work a huge public event with John Cena, Batista, Paige and Bruno Sammartino.
May 20, 2014
"I'm just one of those people who never really cared about being cheered or booed. If they cheered me, it motivated me. If they booed me, it motivated me more. Fans saying I don't deserve the Royal Rumble 2014 win, it's like they forgot the 10 or 12 years beforehand. I try to never be disrespectful. I left not because I wanted to leave, but because I needed to achieve some things on my own without WWE. To tell you the truth, I wished the crowd had been a little more supportive. When I come back to WWE, I'm with WWE." - Batista defending himself against fans
May 18, 2014
With a lot of fans already resentful towards him for taking time off, Batista is going to be experiencing even more heat from the audience in the near future. Rumors going around is that the Kickboxer movie will be start filming before his contract with WWE ends. That means that he will need a few weeks off to film his part for the movie.
May 18, 2014
It looks like Batista has just increased his value in WWE a little bit more, as the former world heavyweight champion has now been cast in the upcoming Kickboxer remake, a movie that originally starred Jean Claude Van Damme during the 1980s. Joining Batista in the film will be UFC superstar Georges St Pierre. While the movie is not as big as Guardians of the Galaxy, it does have a cult following, which should bring more mainstream exposure for Batista.
May 12, 2014
Rumors are floating around right now that WWE is purposely leaking the story of Batista not being willing to put over Daniel Bryan as a way to make him seem like the villain backstage. The issues between Batista and WWE are because of money, scheduling problems and broken promises made by the company in regards to promoting outside projects Batista is involved with. It is being said that Batista has no issues with putting over Bryan.
May 9, 2014
For weeks now, people backstage in WWE have been toying around with the idea of doing a heel turn with Sheamus, in hopes that it rejuvenates the former world heavyweight champion and brings him closer to the main event scene again. The idea being tossed around by WWE now is to add him join Triple H and Randy Orton in Evolution when Batista takes his break to promote his new movie.
May 9, 2014
While the early rumors were that Evolution and the Shield would be doing a rematch at Payback 2014, word coming out of backstage now is that WWE is thinking about handling things a little bit differently. Management is toying around with the idea of doing three separate singles matches involving Batista, Triple H, Randy Orton, Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns at the pay per view.
May 7, 2014
Over the weekend, there were talks that Batista was leaving WWE after working the big six man tag team match at Extreme Rules 2014, but the two sides made an agreement, and the former world heavyweight champion ended up sticking around. He worked Monday Night Raw this week, and he even did a match at the Smackdown taping against Seth Rollins.
May 7, 2014
A video from Monday Night Raw of Triple H, Randy Orton and Batista attacking Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns. WWE is continuing the feud, so they used this segment to build towards a big rematch at Payback 2014.
May 6, 2014
A status update on Twitter from Hulk Hogan, where the legendary WWE star threw out the idea of him joining the Shield to help Dean Ambrose, Seth Rollins and Roman Reigns in their war against Triple H, Randy Orton and Batista.
May 5, 2014
Rumors are floating around right now that several WWE stars are upset with their pay as of late. Among the more vocal ones backstage is said to be Batista, who feels that the money is not what he felt it would have been when he agreed to return to WWE. The huge drop in pay per view buy rate has more than likely altered the size of the bonus checks that wrestlers are used to receiving.
May 5, 2014
When WWE was scripting the finish to the big six man tag team match between the Shield and Evolution at Extreme Rules 2014, they wanted to give fans something to remember. They also wanted things to make sense. In order to clear the ring for Roman Reigns and Batista, someone came up with the idea for the remaining four guys to fight in the stands. In order to explain why they never went back to the ring, WWE had Seth Rollins hurling into Triple H, Randy Orton and Dean Ambrose from the balcony in the stands.
May 5, 2014
The goal for WWE backstage this summer is to elevate Roman Reigns into a main event performer, so that he can be utilized in a high profile pay per view match against Triple H soon. At Extreme Rules 2014, WWE planted the seeds for that by having Reigns spearing and pinning Batista to get the victory for the Shield. The moment gave him some further credibility.
May 5, 2014
In the most anticipated match at Extreme Rules 2014, the Shield defeated Evolution. Roman Reigns picked up the pin fall victory over Batista after a Superman punch and a spear. Triple H, Randy Orton, Seth Rollins and Dean Ambrose fought through the audience before Rollins took out all four of them by hurling himself from the elevated stands.
May 4, 2014