text:
Contrary to the report that all is well between Malaika Arora Khan and Arbaaz Khan, it is learnt that trouble is still brewing Arbaaz and Malaika's paradise. What is showcased before the world is not the real picture, truth is something different. The couple might have celebrated Eid toge...read more
Arbaaz Khan News
All well that ends well! Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora Khan are back together and the couple was spotted enjoying Eid with Khandaan. The couple arrived with their son Arhaan and throws the signal all is well in their paradise. The situation is somthing similar with Sohail Khan and his wife Seema ...read more
Arbaaz Khan and Malaika Arora Khan's married life is back on the right track. After a brief break-up, the couple reconcile and now they are back together. When trouble hit the married life of Arbaaz and Malaika, the latter moved out of Arbaaz house with their son. But the couple sorted out their ...read more
Bollywood siren Sunny Leone will be seen romancing actor-filmmaker Arbaaz Khan in an upcoming movie titled 'Tera Intezaar'. It is a musical drama and will be directed by debutant Raajeev Walia. Sunny and Arbaaz will start shooting for the movie in August this year in the Rann of Kutch, Guj...read more
Reports surrounding Salman Khan and his relationship with Romanian model Iulia Vantur have been doing the rounds for quite some time. Recently, it was also reported that the 'Dabangg' Khan has decided to get married by this year owing to his ailing mother Salma Khan's wish. The speculation...read more
After reports surfaced earlier this year the Malaika Arora and Arbaaz Khan have separated, the couple issued a joint statement confirming their decision to end their 17-year-long marriage. Recently, Malaika even dropped the 'Khan' from her surname. Their fans were pretty upset over the trouble be...read more
Post separation with wife Malaika Arora Khan, Arbaaz Khan turns emotional and he posted a touching message on his social media account. Arbaaz Khan wrote, "Someday you'll look back and understand why it all happened the way it did." He also wrote, "Waiting for that day." When the ...read more
Post separation from husband Arbaaz Khan, Malaika Arora Khan has dropped 'Khan' from her name. Now she is only Malaika Arora, a single mom single-handed taking care of her 14-year-old son Arhaan. According to a mid-day report, recently when Malaika attended an event, she requested the org...read more
Malaika Arora Khan and Arbaaz Khan's troubled marriage has been in talk for a long time. At the launch of 'India's Got Talent 7' when the item queen was quipped about her troubled marriage with Arbaaz and divorce, Malaika lost her cool and walked off. ...read more
Arjun Kapoor and Malaika Arora Khan are rumoured to be dating. Last night, Arjun Kapoor paid a secret visit to his rumoured ladylove at mid-night and he only left Malaika's residence at the wee hours in the morning. Arjun Kapoor's car was parked outside Malaika's building, Tuscany near Kh...read more


text:
More than 90% of primary care physicians have access to an office laboratory. These physicians serve as the director of their laboratory services and are legally responsible for test results. This responsibility has become a greater challenge as more sophisticated laboratory testing is available for office use. Yet clinicians find few reliable sources to help them face these changes. This article is intended to serve as a guide for the clinician facing the new responsibilities as laboratory director.
Some tools below are only available to our subscribers or users with an online account.
Download citation file:
Customize your page view by dragging & repositioning the boxes below.
More Listings atJAMACareerCenter.com >
Enter your username and email address. We'll send you a link to reset your password.
Enter your username and email address. We'll send instructions on how to reset your password to the email address we have on record.
Need assistance?
Athens and Shibboleth are access management services that provide single sign-on to protected resources. They replace the multiple user names and passwords necessary to access subscription-based content with a single user name and password that can be entered once per session. It operates independently of a user's location or IP address. If your institution uses Athens or Shibboleth authentication, please contact your site administrator to receive your user name and password.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
Shop by
Refine by
Kids' Bedding
Care for your little one with this Stephan Baby coral fleece blanket and mini comfort kit gift set. Refrigerator-friendly cube ins...ide Boo-Bunnie comfort toy soothes bumps & bruises Includes: blanket, washcloth, Boo-Bunnie comfort toy, medicine bottle & key rattle Ages 6 months & up Medicine bottle: holds 1-oz. Blanket: 33" x 40", polyester, machine wash Washcloth: 10" x 9.5", cotton, machine wash Boo-Bunnie: 3.5" x 0.25" x 3", polyester, cotton, machine wash Medicine bottle & key rattle: plastic, wipe clean Imported Model Numbers Pink: DS1038 Blue: DS1039 Size: One size. Color: Blue. Gender: Unisex. Age Group: Infant. Material: Fleece/Polyester/Cotton. read more
The Penguin Quilt from Lolli Living features modern designs and adorable penguins - perfect for your nursery. The lightly padded c...otton quilt is reversible to the aqua chevron pattern. and measures 37' X 43'. Machine wash and dry. 100% Cotton with... read more
Featuring sweet polka dots, this girls' Trend Lab receiving blanket offers adorable appeal. In pink/brown. Reverses to soft fleece... 32 x 40 Cotton/polyester Machine wash Imported Manufacturer's 30-day limited warrantyFor warranty information please click here Size: One size. Color: Dark Pink. Gender: Female. Age Group: Infant. Material: Fleece/Polyester/Cotton. read more
Find Blankets and Throws at Target.com! Take the cute quotient to the next level with the Tsum Tsum Throw Blanket - Multicolor in ...your child's bedroom. Disney's already adorable characters get a little Tsum Tsum update to become even more approachable. This bright throw blanket features several favorite characters with happy faces that'll help your little one drift off to dreamland without a fuss or fight. The reversible comforter also gives you some versatility that lets you mix and match with existing kids' bedding to create the bedroom of their dreams. Size: 50X60 Inches. Color: Tropical Teal. Gender: Unisex. Pattern: Fictitious character. read more
: Jardin Baby Quilt. - With our Jardin Crib Bedding, your little one's bedroom will bloom to life with a rush of colors and flower...s. The baby quilt features brightly printed flowers with tonal applique. The super soft crib sheet has an all-over printed pattern and the crib skirt is delicately embroidered throughout with the word "love." Exclusively designed by Lulu DK, this collection is flushed with vibrant hues and abstract patterns. -Nod exclusive -Part of our Lulu DK for Nod collection -Flowers are digitally printed to capture Lulu DK's painterly brushstrokes and accented with tonal appliqued strips of voile -Fluorescent pink embroidery gives the quilt dimensionShow 'em what you're made ofQuilt: Shell is 100% cotton; Fill is 100% cottonCrib Sheet: 100% cotton percaleCrib Skirt: Center is 100% cotton; Drop is 85% cotton and 15% linen *Care Instructions* -Machine washableExtras, extras -Based on Lulu DK's paintingsJardin Baby QuiltWith our Jardin Baby Quilt, your little one's bedroom will bloom to life with a rush of colors and flowers. It features brightly printed flowers with appliqued details and fluorescent pink embroidery. Exclusively designed by Lulu DK, this collection is flushed with vibrant hues and abstract patterns. -Nod exclusive -Part of our Lulu DK for Nod collection -Flowers are digitally printed to capture Lulu DK's painterly brushstrokes and accented with tonal appliqued strips of voile -Fluorescent pink embroidery gives the quilt dimensionShow 'em what you're made ofShell: 100% cottonFill: 100% cotton *Care Instructions* -Machine washableExtras, extras -Based on Lulu DK's paintings read more
Our embroidered All Star Sports Nap Mat is perfect for sleep-overs, slumber parties, and of course, nap time at day care!There is ...no question who is resting in heavenly comfort when we personalize the nap mat with their first name skillfully embroidered in coordinating, thick-stitched white thread that won't come off in the wash.The deluxe construction of this mat is unmistakable, and the oh-so-soft comfy stuffing makes it a favorite for your little one to drift off into dreamland today and for years to come!Fleece blanket and pillow are all attached making it easy for your youngster to unroll and roll back up - comfort, convenience and easy portability all in one! Soft fleece blanket attached; made of 100% polyester. Lightweight and easy to roll up and carry. Includes a handle strap and "back pack" straps for easy transporting. Measures 50"L x 24"W. Machine washable. read more
Drum up plenty of exciting experiences together with this cute NoJo Congo Bongo blanket. In green/multi. Soft & cozy coral fle...ece Lion applique with embroidery Velboa fleece border 30 x 40 Polyester Machine wash Imported Size: One size. Color: Multicolor. Gender: Unisex. Age Group: Infant. Material: Polyester/Fleece/Embroidery. read more
: Supersoft fleece keeps baby cozy. : 30 x 40 Polyester Machine wash Imported Size: One size. Color: Brown. Gender: Unisex. Age Gr...oup: Infant. Pattern: Animals. Material: Polyester/Fleece. read more
Your child will sleep in style and comfort with this kids' Wildkin nap mat. Fun patterns add great style Attached blanket and flan...nel lining Water-resistant coating Removable pillow 20" x 50" Manufacturer's limited one-year warrantyFor warranty information please click here Model Numbers Princess: 28007 Birdie: 28417 Fairy princess: 28407 Twizzler: 28550 Zigzag lucite: 28551 Fabric & Care: Cotton/polyester Machine wash Size: One size. Color: Blue. Gender: Female. Age Group: Kids. Material: Polyester/Cotton. read more
You'll never forget the memories you make together with this supersweet girls' Happy Chic by Jonathan Adler Party Elephant blanket.... In fuchsia/multi. Reversible design with chevron & solid patterns Soft velboa fleece on solid side 30 x 40 Polyester Machine wash Imported Size: One size. Color: Pink. Gender: Female. Age Group: Infant. Material: Polyester/Fleece. read more
A cute keepsake, this Stephan Baby gift set features a cuddly fleece blanket and a pair of pewter baby shoes to hold your little o...ne's first curl and tooth. In white. Included pink & blue laces offer a customized look Includes: blanket, pink laces, blue laces & keepsake baby shoes Blanket: 30" x 40" Shoes: 2.5" x 1.5" x 1.25" (each) Blanket: polyester, machine wash Shoes: pewter, polyester, spot clean Imported Model no. DS1041 Size: One size. Color: White. Gender: Unisex. read more
This Stephan baby fleece blanket and feeding set makes for a cute baby shower gift. In white. Textured popcorn fleece blanket Incl...udes: blanket, fork, spoon & knife Feeding set: zinc alloy base with silver plating, wipe clean Blanket: 30" x 40" Blanket: 30" x 40", polyester, machine wash Imported Model no. DS1040 Size: One size. Color: White. Gender: Unisex. read more
Featuring a cute cloth doll and cuddly coral fleece blanket, this Stephan Baby gift set is sure to be adored by any little one. "M...y First Doll" embroidery Embossed polka-dot design Includes: blanket & doll Blanket: 33" x 40" Doll: 8.5-in. tall Polyester Machine wash Imported Model Numbers Pink yellow: DS1048 Pink brown: DS1049 Size: One size. Color: Pink. Gender: Female. Age Group: Infant. Material: Polyester/Fleece/Embroidery. read more
This Wildkin Kids' Sleeping Bag is a cozy place for young girls or boys to enjoy a peaceful night's sleep. It features a child-app...ropriate dinosaur pattern on the outside. You get a matching travel pillow. Take this set along to a sleepover party or... read more
This Wildkin Kids' Batman Sleeping Bag features a pink emblem. Your children are sure to enjoy displaying their favorite superhero... symbol while they are having a pretend camp out or a sleepover at a friend's house. This officially licensed Batman... read more
The Garden District Minky blanket is two-ply with super soft printed minky on one side featuring large white blooms and green leav...es, and a solid pink plush coral fleece on the other. Matching receiving blankets make this bundle easy to match to a... read more
Add a splash of color to your child's room with this sheet set in bold colors. Constructed of 100 percent cotton, this sheet set i...s conveniently machine washable. Set includes: Flat sheet, fitted sheet, two pillowcases (one in twin set) Ounce weight:... read more
This set features fun car accenting that any toddler will love. The comfortable set features everything you need to set up your li...ttle boy's room. Set includes: Medium quilt, pillow sham, fitted sheet and decorative pillow Style: Contemporary Fabric... read more
Each product you buy, we give a shelter dog a blanket. Your comfort becomes their comfort. The throwbee is a true blanket that eff...ortlessly converts into a luxurious poncho. Pop open two center 'magnetic' snaps and you're surrounded in luxurious... read more
Take your winter walks and keep your baby warm and snuggly in this fleece, universal fit baby carrier blanket from Minene. Designe...d with long fleece straps for maximum coverage to fit around baby and parent, the blanket has a hood to keep baby extra... read more
Your child will have lots of fun, imaginative dreams tucked snugly underneath this Peanuts Twin Sheet Set. Made of easy-care polye...ster, this sheet set features Charlie Brown, the lovable dog Snoopy and his friend Woodstock with a bold, vibrant-colored... read more
Add some cuteness and to your little one's room with this original printed comforter set.
The Movie LEGO Twin Sheet Set is ideal for any young person who is a LEGO fan. This item is available for both twin beds and full ...beds. The twin set includes one flat sheet, one fitted sheet and one pillowcase, and the full set includes one flat sheet,... read more
Brighten up your kid's room with the Roswell Stripe Bed in a Bag. This reversible bedding set is available in six-piece twin or ei...ght-piece full and queen sizes. The kid's bed in a bag twin set includes a fitted sheet, flat sheet, pillow case, and sham... read more
Abby Comforter Set: 66" x 86" Comforter 21" x 27"Standard Pillow Sham 1 Plush Toy Machine wash comforter, sham Fabric content: 100... percent Polyester read more
This comfortable mattress pad is made of a 300 thread count of 100 percent cotton. It is fully quilted for comfort and protects yo...ur mattress as well. It is filled with down alternative puff ball fiber for a luxurious feel. It also has a side gusset... read more
Use this waterproof mattress pad to protect your cozy bed. This antimicrobial mattress pad protects from stains, dust mites and ba...cteria as well. The combination of cotton and a poly-blend ensures durability and extra comfort. A terry cloth cover makes... read more
Some things never change, but here is your chance to own something that constantly changes, and changes you. How would you like to... wake up every day to a brand new mattress? Our Rest Remedy Clean and Fresh 400 thread count Total Protection Mattress Pad... read more
Waterproof and stain resistant, this mattress pad is comfortable and soft, offering you a night with fewer distractions. A 230 thr...ead count 100-percent cotton cover and a diamond stitch add a soft look and feel. This luxury mattress pad has 100-percent... read more
You'll dream easy knowing that your mattress is well protected with this quality quilted pad. This durable and well-crafted safegu...arding solution features a classic circle stitching design. Type: Waterproof mattress pad Shell materials: Cotton Fill... read more
The Lcozee Assure Sleep Defense System Product provides bedding protection for your home. LCozee Premium Quilted Protectors offer ...protection against dust mites, mold, mildew and allergens making them especially useful for those with kids, grandkids,... read more
The stretch-knit skirt allows a proper fit on any mattress up to 18 inches in depth. This 200 thread count cotton mattress comes c...omplete with a 3.75-ounce waterproof brushed felt layer to keep spills from becoming a problem. Protect your mattress's... read more
Get the luxurious restful sleep you deserve using this plush Montview microfiber mattress pad from Sleep Philosophy. Update your m...attress instantly when you slip this cushy pad filled with eight ounces of fluffy filling. Secure the mattress pad in... read more
Protect your mattress from liquids leaks and stains with this waterproof mattress pad from Sealy Posturepedic. Made with super-sof...t 300 Thread Count Egyptian cotton with a hypoallergenic polyester filling, this mattress pad offers softness with a... read more
Spring Air 370 Thread count Grand stripe mattress pad. Luxuriously filled with 10 ounces per square yard of high quality polyester... fiber for additional comfort and mattress protection. Patented StretchKni. 4-way stretch skirt prevents slipping for a... read more
Fall asleep in comfort with this durable mattress pad, crafted of cotton and polyester. A 380 thread count and box stitching add f...orm to function. This mattress pad is conveniently machine washable. Features: 380 thread count 100-percent cotton face... read more
This super soft, fitted mattress pad features an expandable stretch knit skirt and an elegant design. Fitting mattresses up to 14-...inches deep, and being machine washable, this mattress pad is as convenient as it is comfortable. This soft and supportive... read more
The 40 Winks Omni Plush Quilted Organic Cotton mattress pads by Weft-Tex are designed for maximum comfort and a rejuvenating night...'s rest. Recommended by doctors and allergists, this mattress pad cover provides a protective barrier against dust mites... read more
Keep your mattress free from the dust, sweat and stains of everyday use with this brushed knit mattress pad. Rest comfortably on t...his 100 percent polyester mattress pad, and enjoy fast, simple maintenance by tossing it into your home washing machine as... read more
Don't let a stained dorm bed cause you grief at the end of thesemester, protect your bed with this hypoallergenic waterproofmattre...ss pad. The pad is machine washable and dryable making iteasy to care for. The Infinity skirting hugs your mattress,... read more
Put your mind and body to rest every night with Rest Remedy Ultimate Comfort Knit Mattress Protector. Your mind will rest easy kno...wing that the whisper quiet laminated backing protects the top of your mattress and you from dust, dander, and moisture.... read more
Add an extra layer of comfort to any sized bed with this plush polyester mattress pad. With an expandable skirt pocket up to 14 in...ches deep, this quilted pad is hypoallergenic and conveniently machine washable for easy use. Type: Mattress Protector... read more
Perfect for back to school, this set combines a twin extra long mattress pad and two pillows. This set is designed for students wh...o want the ease of having a pad and pillow set together in one package. Type: Mattress Pad Mattress pad features a 15-inch... read more
Keep your mattress fresh even when pets and kids regularly join you in bed by covering it with this water repellent mattress pad. ...Spills and night time accidents stay on the surface instead of soaking into the material, making cleanup a lot easier.... read more
Capture the aura and elegance of Downton Abbey, the acclaimed turn-of-the-century PBS miniseries, while incorporating a bit of the... drama and fantasy of Highclere Castle into your own bedroom with our Downton Abbey Luxurious Bedding Collection. Our... read more
Add extra comfort while protecting your mattress with this waterproof mattress pad, filled with 100-percent polyester. The elastic... bands allow you to anchor the pad to any depth of mattress, keeping the pad securely in place. A soft poly-cotton blend... read more
Protect and add comfort to your old mattress or prolong the life of a new one with this 100-percent cotton fitted mattress pad. Th...is mattress pad has a 15-inch deluxe skirt to fit extra thick mattresses. This white cover features a smooth 250 thread... read more
Protect your mattress and sleep comfortably with this overfilled cotton mattress pad, which features a subtle striped pattern. Str...etch the 100 percent cotton pad over mattress up to 20 inches thick for a snug fit. Hypoallergenic construction reduces... read more
This Tommy Bahama mattress pad fits snugly onto Twin XL mattresses to add an extra layer of comfort and protection. Made from an E...gyptian cotton and polyester blend, which is soft to touch yet innately durable, and infused with an antimicrobial agent,... read more
Protect your mattress with this Waterproof II Terry mattress pad, built for lasting comfort and protection. The mattress is treate...d to deflect stains, dust mites and more, so you can sleep soundly. The pad is made with a 14-inch pocket depth, which... read more
The myDual wool mattress pad is a distinct, hypoallergenic, and 100-percent natural mattress pad thoughtfully created to offer you... two choices of comfort. One side of the fitted pad is wool fleece that offers a deep and soft nap, while the other side... read more
Protect your mattress with this luxurious mattress pad, featuring a machine washable design and rayon from bamboo fabric blend. Fi...lled with plush polyester, this pad will add comfort and durability to your bedding. Type: Mattress Pad Hypoallergenic... read more
Save money and repurpose small mattresses with this KingMaker twins-to-king mattress pad. The soft pillow-top cover and deep nonsl...ip anchor bands hide a secret: the cover is designed to cover two side-by-side twin mattresses to convert them to a... read more
The Royal solution for luxurious comfort and protection, Behrens England Cotton Diamond Mattress Pad boasts added comfort for you ...and protection for your mattress with a beautiful 300 thread-count 100-percent cotton diamond fabric cover to help keep... read more
Eliminate concerns over bed wetting accidents by covering any mattress in your home with this waterproof pad featuring a layer of ...PEVA to trap moisture. A layer of fiber fill provides extra padding to soften your sleeping surface. The durable and... read more
Stay warm in the winter with this heated, twin-size mattress pad, which features an automatic pre-heat and hold ability, so your b...ed is cozy before going to sleep. Turn the knob on this mattress pad to easily switch between the 11 heat settings until... read more
An excellent choice for boys and girls of all ages from the makers of Snuggie. The Bright Eyes Blanket is a product that children ...will absolutely adore. Type: Plush Product Features: Wearable Material: Fleece Style: Casual Pattern: Animal Care... read more


text:
Toshiba recommends Windows.
Technical Support (Computers)
Technical Support (Televisions)
Business, Education, Government,
Enterprise and Reseller Sales
800-705-2397 firstname.lastname@example.com
None of the System recovery options work. I still can't get windows vista to come on. I have a Toshiba Satellite A215-S5825. When it comes on it goes directly to startup repair to fix, scans then says it can't repair it automatically. I tried system restore , diagnostic tool, and recovery wizard. Nothing seems to work. I even took it to a shop and they couldn't figure it out either. Help! Do I need a new computer? ( other than a Toshiba) The errors read:
Problem signature 01: StartupRepairV2
Problem Signature 02: AutoFailover
Problem Signature 03: 6.0.6000.163188.8.131.5201.18000
Problem Signature 04: 2883632
Problem Signature 05: CorruptFile
Problem Signature 06: CorruptFile
Problem Signature 07: 3221225624
Problem Signature 08: 3
Problem Signature 09: WrpRepair
Problem Signature 10: 2
OS Version: 6.0.6000.2.0.256.1
Locale ID: 1033
Do I need to do a prompt command? If so, what would the command be?
I tried system restore , diagnostic tool, and recovery wizard.
Do I need to do a prompt command?
To find out if Windows is available, enter this at the command prompt.
bootrec /scanos
In order to fix Windows Vista Startup problem, follow these steps:
1. Try restarting the computer, and press F8 (the function 8 key) after the BIOS boot screen (Manufacturer splash screen) 2. This should give you the list of(Start Windows Normally, Safe Mode, ETC.) Find the option called "Disable Automatic Restart on System Failure".
3. Select this option, and continue booting. This will allow you to see the bluescreen for more than a "microsecond."
4. Now insert your Vista DVD in the computer's drive and boot from it (if your computer doesn't boot from it automatically, you'll have to access thefor your laptop and select the CD/DVD drive option.
5. Once you boot from the DVD and the windows - like screen comes up, click continue, then Repair My Computer. (Bottom left of the second window.) You should be able to run startup repair from here, and it should recover your operating system to the default state.
You must need to carefully follow the above steps as any wrong step may cause the serious problem with your computer system. As you must need to be little advanced to be work in Windows BIOS, you can download Windows Vista repair Tool which will help you to fix your problem with Windows Vista. You can read the instruction to use this tool on this page: http://www.windowsvistastartup.com/
Just follow the steps provided there to fix your problems with Windows Vista.
Copyright © Toshiba America Information Systems, Inc. All rights reserved.


text:
"I don't know how I got here I knew it wouldn't be easy but your faith in me was so clear .It didn't matter how many times I got knocked on the floor but you knew one day I would be standing tall. Just look at me now ,cause everything starts from something but something would be nothing, nothing if your heart didn't dream with me , where would I be, if you didn't believe." -Justin Bieber
anonymous asked:
Can I request the Gom+kagami+hanamiya+kasamatsu reacting to their child's first word, bonus if their first word is 'dada' ( your blog is amazing to say the least, it always makes my day. Keep up the good work, senpai >//<)


text:
LINCOLN, Neb. – Eleven days after being informed by an assistant attorney general that a state Supreme Court ruling indicated prison officials were incorrectly calculating some prison sentences, the man in charge of records sought to explain the inconsistency.
Kyle Poppert, records administrator, sent an email asking two employees to come up with an explanation for their chief legal counsel as to why the corrections department felt it should continue its 18-year-old method of calculating certain sentences.
"I think the court is misinterpreting the previous cases," he wrote. "Anyway, we need to be able to explain this to George (Green). I do want to caution, folks, our current efforts to reduce our inmate population has nothing to do with how we apply good time laws. The law is the law and we will act accordingly."


text:
With the cancellation of the Run or Dye event in Augusta, the Aiken Girl Scouts is offering those participants a chance to still run in the CSRA that same weekend. The Aiken Girl Scouts is having its second Make New Friends 5K and 1 mile Daisy Dash for kids on Sept. 12 in Aiken. In an effort to help those who were affected by the cancellation of Run or Dye, Make New Friends 5K organizers are offering $10 off the race fee for any Run or Dye participants with proof of registration. For more information and registration, visit http://bit.ly/1rkQfwH. The race will be at Citizens Park, 1060 Banks Mill Road. The Daisy Dash will start at 6 p.m., and the Make New Friends 5K run/walk will start at 6:30 p.m.
Aiken Girl Scouts offer race alternative


text:
May 10, 2016
Three papers outline new ways to look at interchange safety
Faculty members and students from the University of Missouri Civil and Environmental Engineering Department recently published three papers in the Transportation Research Record, the publication of the Transportation Research Board of the National Academies, on the safety of innovative roadway interchange designs, particularly Diverging Diamond Interchanges (DDIs).
February 22, 2016
Generosity enables hiring of renowned pavement, materials engineer
The Civil and Environmental Engineering Department recently selected Buttlar for the newly endowed position of Barton Chair in Flexible Pavement Technology, named for 1961 civil engineering alumnus Glen Barton, who helped fund the position along with the Missouri Asphalt Pavement Association.
November 25, 2015
Dean Loboa announces four leadership appointments
Elizabeth Loboa, the dean of the College of Engineering, recently announced the appointment of three faculty members to new leadership positions — Sheila Grant, Hani Salim and Cerry Klein. Associate Dean Steve Devlin also will continue in his role.


text:
Shaw Not Happy With Kellerman "Ignoring" Geale
By Rick Reeno
Promoter Gary Shaw is annoyed with the post-fight treatment of Daniel Geale by HBO's Max Kellerman. Last night at New York's Madison Square Garden, Geale (30-3, 16KOs) was stopped in the third round by WBA/IBO middleweight champion Gennady Golovkin (30-0, 27KOs).
Following the fight, as part of HBO's live broadcast, Kellerman was interviewing Golovkin regarding his victory. Shaw, at the direction of HBO, brought Geale over for his post-fight interview, but indicates that his fighter was ignored and eventually left the ring.
Shaw found it strange that Geale, pushed as Golovkin's biggest test to date, was never questioned following the fight. During the live broadcast, it appeared - or at least it was made to appear - that Geale simply left following his loss.
"[HBO] made me bring Geale over to Max Kellerman's left shoulder. Max kept talking to Golovkin as if Geale didn't exist - until eventually Geale turned around and said 'I'm out of here.' We were standing there for most of the interview, but Max made it the Golovkin show. Why don't you turn to Geale and ask him how good Golovkin is, or what created the knockout, or whatever makes good TV. He never turned to Geale, he left Geale standing there. At least turn to Geale and ask him if Golovkin is the best guy he ever fought. I just didn't understand it," Shaw told BoxingScene.com.
"He stood there waiting. I even spoke to Tammy from HBO and said 'look, he needs to get stitched up [for his cut], he's waiting to be interviewed and Max keeps asking Golovkin more and more questions. Geale is not going to stay.' And that's the true story. It has nothing to do with Geale [simply walking off]. He was more than complimentary to Golovkin at the post-fight press conference."
It wasn't a bad call to keep asking GGG questions. Worked out nicely. My GF thought GGG was "charming" lol. That was yet another good moment for him.Comment by SaldanaCC on 07-28-2014
F**k you shaw ur guy talked his sh*t just ta get koed in 3!!!!!!! Gggs biggest test ya right anyone who gets dropped in 3 dont needa be heard what was he gunna say ......ggg is the best .....he hits…Comment by deanrw on 07-28-2014
The reason they did not go to the dressing room is they had to keep banter going. They could not send Max to the dressing room as there would have been 5 minutes of silence. They only had a 2…Comment by Freedom. on 07-28-2014
Max Kellerman lacts tact and social common sense.Comment by TheGoodBoy on 07-28-2014
Yeah that was sh1tty of Max to do that to Geale. He deserves the flackPost a Comment - View More User Comments (57)


text:
Skip to comments.April 29, 2003 Big Brother's new classroom
Posted on 04/29/2003 8:01:35 PM PDT by jrushingEdited on 07/12/2004 4:02:52 PM PDT by Jim Robinson. [history]
THE LANGUAGE POLICE: How Pressure Groups Restrict What Students Learn. By Diane Ravitch. Knopf. 243 pages. $24.
In her introduction titled "Forbidden Topics, Forbidden Words," Diane Ravitch, the nationally renowned educator and historian, describes how she "stumbled upon an elaborate, well-established protocol of beneficent censorship, quietly endorsed and broadly implemented by test publishers, textbook publishers, states and the federal government." What she next writes should send a shiver down the backs of parents with school children: "What I did not realize was that educational materials are now governed by an intricate set of rules to screen out language and topics that might be considered controversial or offensive. Some of this censorship is trivial, some is ludicrous, and some is breathtaking in its power to dumb down what children learn in school." The villains in this dumbing down process go by an innocent, virtuous title: "bias and sensitivity review" panel. These panels are tainted by a spreading and threatening disease, PCS, or Politically Correct Syndrome. Panel members the language police are routinely hired by publishers and state education agencies to screen every test and textbook for potential "bias." These panels, pressured by lobbies of left and right have, writes Ms. Ravitch, "evolved into an elaborate and widely accepted code of censorship . . . hidden from public sight." The author has collected examples of what some of these bias reviewers have recommended for elimination from school tests. A short biography of Gutzon Borglum, who designed the Mount Rushmore monument consisting of gigantic heads of George Washington, Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln and Theodore Roosevelt. Why shouldn't school children read about this acclaimed national monument? Because the Lakota Indians, said the panel, consider the Black Hills a sacred place to pray and consider the sculpture "an abomination." Out. A passage about owls was eliminated from a proposed test because a panel member said that owls are taboo for the Navajos. Out. California has informed publishers not to include references in their textbooks to "unhealthy" foods such as: french fries, coffee, bacon, butter, ketchup and mayonnaise among others. California, along with Texas, have the largest school populations, so when their book-buying panels command, the four major textbook publishing houses stand at attention. Such prohibitions are promulgated by these powerful "bias and sensitivity review" panels not on the basis of any kind of research findings but "because the topics upset some adults, who assume that they will upset the children in the same way," writes Ms. Ravitch. "The guidelines ensure conformity of language and thought." Four different agencies promulgate the bias guidelines, which have become a preemptive form of censorship: educational publishers, test development companies, scholarly and professional associations and the states themselves. Some of these guidelines are simply mad. One commands textbook authors to acknowledge this will come as news to American historians that the United States was "patterned partially after the League of Five Nations, a union formed by five Iroquois nations." Literary classics by William Shakespeare, Herman Melville, Mark Twain, John Steinbeck and others are bowdlerized to a degree I never dreamed possible. The ultimate goal of the academic curriculum, says one publisher's set of guidelines, is "to advance multiculturalism." The most stunning section of the book includes the 1993 guidelines prepared by McGraw Hill, one of the four conglomerate textbook publishers in the country. The basic thrust of the guidelines, says Ms. Ravitch, is not to depict the world "as it is and as it was, but only as the guideline writers would like it to be." She writes: "The bias guidelines are censorship guidelines. Nothing more, nothing less. This language censorship and thought control should be repugnant to those who care about freedom of expression." What the textbook and testing industry have accepted without demur or public discussion is that the object of education is to produce a generation of high school graduates who accept "diversity," which, of course, makes quotas inevitable and racial discrimination admirable. The real world is replaced by a politically correct fairy tale in which it is morally acceptable to "censor" "Romeo and Juliet" or "Macbeth" so as to ensure that the ninth-grade dears don't inhale wicked ideas. What does it matter if the classics are chopped and their authors betrayed? Indignation misplaced? Well then, go to the book's 32-page appendix, "A Glossary of Banned Words, Usages, Stereotypes and Topics." There you'll see the meaning of the cultural revolution incited by the "bias and sensitivity panels." Perhaps that appendix ought to be attached to George Orwell's "1984."
(Excerpt) Read more at washtimes.com ...
How can we return our schools to our control? There should be a wall of separation between Education & State!
Big Brother's new classroomArnold Beichman
Hoover Institution Published April 29, 2003
We'll take time here to note that posting the appendix on the Net would, of course, be a "copyright violation". Ain't American "law" grand? ;-)
Thank God homeschooling offers an alternate view.
Oh, and the <P> is our friend. IMHO, the simplest way to post from the Wash Times is to scroll all the way to the bottom of the article, click "Print This" and then cut and paste the printer friendly version.
The Wash Times indents to indicate paragraphs. The HTML parser in your browser converts multiple spaces (indentation) to one space, which is why your article looks so run together. Just paste <p> in the indentation spaces and the article will be much more readable.
Hannah Dustin *bump*
(She stopped a movement at the height of its powers)
Ahhhhh, that's better! (/sarcasm)
Homeschooling or Private schooling. If every parent who is disgusted with the current indoctrination going on in the public schools would pull their children out for just one year, the loss of money to the school system would be staggering. And money is all they really understand. As long as everyone beleives that though other schools may have this problem, but their public schools are doing great, nothing will change.
I'll stop shouting now.
If it had been a double female sign lesbian symbol I'm sure it would have been fine....
For two years I tutored girls from the NE in social studies who came to Florida for the winter. They were mute--very unwilling to express any opinion on any controversial topic. Gradually, I came to understand the tyranny of thought police. Their textbooks were also several notches below grade level and full of opinion.
Look at the Robinson (?) Curriculum. Based on literature in the public domain, it stops at about 1910, when Congress was NOT in tow to the Publishers, Hollywood, or the Music CD croud.
PLENTY of classic works there, with no apologies or Political Correctness!!
Homeschoolers could do a lot worse!!
is that a real list?
Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.


text:
The organizations listed below may be helpful in providing education and help with same-sex attractions. Some are faith-based ministries and others are professional or service organizations. This list is for information and does not constitute an endorsement of these organizations.
Century Publishing Publishes books on same-sex attraction and related issues. P O Box 11307, Salt Lake City, UT 84147, e-mail: email@example.com website: centurypubl.com
Coming Out Again Ministries A Christian ministry that provides a personal biblical counseling and discipleship program, family support groups, family network placement program, program books, workbooks, CDs, DVDs and other services for free to those who are accepted to the discipleship program. comingoutagain.org
Core Issues Trust (core-issues.org) A Christian organization in the United Kingdom.
Courage An organization for Roman Catholics who wish to follow the teachings of the church about homosexuality. They offer support groups and counseling services. couragerc.net
Desert Stream Provides Christ-centered help for those struggling with a variety of sexual and relational problems, and for those with life-defining illnesses. desertstream.org
Evergreen International This nonprofit organization provided direction and support to Latter-day Saint (Mormon) men and women who want to diminish their same-sex attraction and free themselves from homosexual behavior. It was also a resource to family and friends, professional counselors, religious leaders, and all others who wish to help individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction. Evergreen merged with North Star in January 2014. See the North Star entry below.
Exchange Ministries This non-denominational Christian ministry has served men and women and families in the Orlando area and across the nation for over 30 years. exchangeministries.org
Exodus Global Alliance This network of interdenominational Christian ministries offers encouragement and education in addressing the issue of homosexuality from a Biblical perspective. Exodus maintains a referral list of ministries in Africa, Asia, Australia, New Zealand, Pacific, Brazil, East Asia, India, Europe, Canada, USA, and Latin America. See ExodusGlobalAlliance.org, www.exodus.org.br, www.exoduslatinoamerica.org, and ExodusAsiaPacific.org (Note that this organization is not affiliated with Exodus International which has been discontinued.)
Family Research Council A research, resource, and educational organization that promotes the traditional family. It opposes gay marriage and adoption rights. It publishes numerous reports and newsletters from a conservative perspective on issues affecting the family. 700 13th Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC 20005, phone 202/393–2100. frc.org
First Stone Ministries firststone.org
Focus on the Family A Christian organization that seeks to strengthen the traditional family. It has done research on homosexuality and school programs, civil rights laws, and other public policy questions. They publish numerous books and a monthly magazine. 420 N. Cascade Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, phone 719/531-3400. family.org
Harvest USA An outreach ministry in Center City, Philadelphia to the homosexual community to provide hope in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The ministry reached out to men and women who heard the gospel and desired to leave behind the gay lifestyle. harvestusa.org
Homosexuality and the Scientific Evidence An academic site showing scientific evidence that homosexuality is not inborn or fixed. mygenes.co.nz
Homosexuals Anonymous A nondenominational Christian organization that uses a modified twelve–step program modeled on that of Alcoholics Anonymous. The organization publishes a newsletter and other publications. P. O. Box 7881, Reading, PA 19603, phone 800/253-3000 or 610/376–1146.
Hope for Wholeness A network of Christian ministries, churches, counselors, public speakers, and other organizations. They provide a workbook and video series curriculum on homosexuality as well as an annual national conference. HopeForWholeness.org
Joel 2:25 A Christian community that welcomes men and women from all nations and faiths who share common goals to grow in faith, hope, and love. An international peer-led community that engages and affirms men and women who experience same-sex attraction, providing ongoing prayerful support that encourages relational healing, sexual sobriety, and spiritual growth. Meetings are held locally in Dallas, Texas, and virtually through small groups and video conferences with participants from over 65 countries in several languages. joel225.org
Journey Into Manhood is a 48-hour immersion in self-discovery, catharsis and emotional healing. Participants experience a highly supportive yet challenging environment designed specially for men who are serious about resolving unwanted homosexual attractions. It is an experiential weekend - meaning you won't just sit and listen, you'll experience, actively participate, connect and explore. peoplecanchange.com/jim
Living Hope Ministries A nondenominational ministry that seeks to proclaim God's Truth as we journey with those seeking sexual and relational wholeness through a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ. They provide support groups for men, women, wives of men who struggle, and friends and family. They also provide online support forums and education for churches. See free resources at livehope.org.
National Association of Research and Therapy of Homosexuality (NARTH) An educational organization dedicated to the research, therapy and prevention of homosexuality. 16542 Ventura Blvd., Suite 416, Encino, CA 91436, phone 818/789–4440. website: narth.com
North Star A place of community for Latter-day Saints (Mormons) dealing with issues surrounding homosexual attraction who desire to live in harmony with the teachings of Jesus Christ and the values and doctrines of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Mailing Address: PO Box 17227, Salt Lake City, UT 84117. northstarlds.org
One by One The ex-gay ministry of the Presbyterian church. P.O. Box 10055, Rochester, NY 14610, phone: 716/482-1991. oneby1.org
Parents and Friends of Ex-Gays (PFOX) An organization of parents, spouses, family members and friends providing outreach, education, and public awareness in support of the ex-gay community and families touched by homosexuality. PFOX supports families, advocates for the ex-gay community, and educates the public on sexual orientation. P.O. Box 510, Reedville, VA 22539, phone: 804-453-4737. pfox.org
People Can Change A comprehensive website of information for people who want to overcome same-sex attraction. peoplecanchange.com
Positive Alternatives to Homosexuality (PATH) A non-profit coalition of organizations that help people with unwanted same-sex attractions realize their personal goals–whether by developing their innate heterosexual potential or by embracing a lifestyle as a single, non-sexually active man or woman. pathinfo.org
Reach Truth is an online program for individuals to find truth and grace in their sexual struggles. Reach Truth provides hope and encouragement as you journey to learn about the truth. reachtruth.com
Renew Ministeries has a network of ministries and churches who provide support for those affected by same sex attraction. renewministries.com.au
Restored Hope is a network of individual Christian ministries dedicated to restoring hope to those broken by sexual and relational sin, especially those impacted by homosexuality. restoredhopenetwork.com
SameSexAttraction.org An informational website that explains the issues about same-sex attraction (homosexuality) and provides alternatives for those who choose not to be gay. Based on traditional Judeo-Christian beliefs. Contains practical helps and resources. samesexattraction.org
Sexaholics Anonymous A fellowship of men and women who want to stop their sexually self-destructive thinking and behavior. The philosophy and program is taken directly from the twelve steps and twelve traditions of Alcoholics Anonymous. P. O. Box 111910, Nashville, TN 37222, phone 615/331–6230. sa.org
STAR Program (Sexual Trauma And Recovery) Offers programs for sexual addiction and sexual codependency. lifestarnetwork.org
Transforming Congregations A ministry of United Methodist Churches that affirms "the Biblical position that God loves all persons, that homosexual practice is one sin among many and that the Holy Spirit is available to transform all persons - including homosexual persons." Transforming Congregations: A Program of Good News, PO Box 132076, 5 Grogans Park Dr Suite 207, The Woodlands, TX 77380 832-813-8327. transcong.org
True Freedom Trust A confidential Christian support and teaching ministry that holds to traditional biblical teaching on sexuality. The organisation offers support to individuals who experience same-sex attraction, but who choose not to embrace a gay identity or to pursue a same-sex relationship because of convictions of faith. It also supports families, friends, and church leaders of those who experience same-sex attraction. truefreedomtrust.co.uk
Voice of the Voiceless An organization that defends the rights of former homosexuals, individuals with unwanted same-sex attraction, and their families. They also support the faith-based community and work actively in the United States to defend the constitutional rights of all Americans to share their views of homosexuality in the public forum. voiceofthevoiceless.info
Voice(s) of Hope A collection of testimonials by individuals who have found answers in the gospel of Jesus Christ to address the role of same-sex attraction in their lives. In this video accounts, they share their stories of process, strategy, setbacks, joys, struggles, and triumphs as a means to help others along their own journey. LDSvoicesofhope.org
Where Grace Abounds A Christian ministry that guides and supports men and women who seek to understand sexuality and relationship, and to inspire all people to know and personally appropriate God's plan for their sexuality and relationships. Provides help with sexual addiction, pornography, past sexual abuse, homosexuality, sexual identity, false intimacy, boundaries, and codependency. wheregraceabounds.org
Witness Freedom Ministries, Inc. A nonbinding fellowship of Christian ministries led by and primarily for people of color who experience homosexuality, gender identity, and sexual damage. witnessfortheworld.org


text: POSTS Polls Blogs Photos Videos Discussions INTERESTS People Places Passions Brands Showbiz Opinions Campaigns Humour Lifestyle Relationships Sex for appraisal! Office Relations Only For Women Office romance on Feb 12, 2013 , 11:58 am 4909 Views (6) (55) SHARE 2 TWEET 2 My boss has been hinting me for sexual favours. All this while he was sending signals by being touchy-feely with me. But yesterday I was shocked when he called me in his cabin and made it clear that if I need a good appraisal I must spend a night with him. I am the only bread-earner in my family and cannot afford to lose the job. If I say no to him, he will definitely get angry and fire me from my job. What should I do? loading ... All iTimes Profile Today Last 7 days Last 30 days 365 days Know more about Times Points Latest Discussions Popular Create Discussion


text:
NEW YORK (TheStreet) -- Amazon.com (AMZN) was gaining 1.1% to $335.25 Monday following reports that it is in late-stage talks to acquire video streaming service Twitch.
The online retailer could announce a deal to acquire the company soon, according to The Information. Previous reports said that Google (GOOGL) was close to buying Twitch, which specializes in streaming video game gameplay, but Amazon may have snatched the company away from the search giant according to the report.
Must Read: Warren Buffett's 25 Favorite Stocks
STOCKS TO BUY: TheStreet Quant Ratings has identified a handful of stocks that can potentially TRIPLE in the next 12 months. Learn more.
TheStreet Ratings team rates AMAZON.COM INC as a Hold with a ratings score of C. TheStreet Ratings Team has this to say about their recommendation:
"We rate AMAZON.COM INC (AMZN) a HOLD. The primary factors that have impacted our rating are mixed -- some indicating strength, some showing weaknesses, with little evidence to justify the expectation of either a positive or negative performance for this stock relative to most other stocks. The company's strengths can be seen in multiple areas, such as its robust revenue growth, largely solid financial position with reasonable debt levels by most measures and expanding profit margins. However, as a counter to these strengths, we also find weaknesses including unimpressive growth in net income, weak operating cash flow and feeble growth in the company's earnings per share."
Highlights from the analysis by TheStreet Ratings Team goes as follows:


text:
Polyester Arborist Climbing Rope, 1/2" Rope Dia., 120 ft. Length, Neon Orange/Red/Yellow
- Item# 12R272
- Mfr. Model# AG12SP12120G
- Catalog Page# N/A
Using 360° Viewing:
- Rotate: Use top-to-bottom, side-to-side by use of mouse arrow.
- Zoom In: Double click on image.
- Zoom Out/Reset: Put photo at full zoom & then double click.
- Shipping Weight 9.3 lbs.
Product Details
Technical Specs
- Item Arborist Climbing Rope
- Rope Material Polyester
- Rope Type Static
- Rope Application Climbing
- Rope Construction 12 Strand Braid
- Rope Dia. 1/2"
- Length 120 ft.
- Working Load Limit 730 lb.
- Tensile Strength 7300 lb.
- Elongation at 30% of Tensile 4.00%
- Min. Breaking Strength (MBS) 7300 lb.
- Carrying Weight 9 lb.
- Package Type Bag
- Color Neon Orange/Red/Yellow
- Standards ANSI Z133-2012, 8.1.7
- Performance Property Heavy Duty
- Rope Sub-Category Arborist / Climbing Ropes
Compliance and Restrictions
This item is restricted for international sale.
Alternate Products
Alternate Products may not be identical in style or function to original selection. Please compare below for more information.
Item # 20TL42GRAINGER APPROVED
Price $214.50 / each
Alternate Search Terms
Braided Ropes (152)
Polyester Ropes (93)
Climbing Ropes (62)
Customer Reviews
Product Reviews Disclaimer:
Grainger is neither responsible for, nor does it endorse, the content of any product review or statement posted. Any statements posted constitute the statements of the poster and are not the statements of Grainger. The statements posted by Grainger employees with the Grainger employee badge represent the views of such employees and are not the statements of Grainger. Grainger makes no representations as to the appropriateness, accuracy, completeness, correctness, currentness, suitability, or validity of any product review or statements posted, including those posted by employees with the Grainger employee badge, and is not liable for any losses, injuries or damages which may result from any such product review or statements. Use of any linked web site provided in a product review or post is at the user's own risk.


text:
The Natural Herbal Testosterone Booster Guide
I have been pretty obsessed about natural testosterone optimization for roughly five years now. So obsessed actually that it has become my job. During this time of natural hormone optimization, I've personally tested and researched an absolutely ridiculous amount of different herbal testosterone boosters, and in this post, I'm going to break down all the different effects these herbal testosterone booster have, and the science (or in some cases the lack of it) behind them.
Keep in mind that this article is about herbal testosterone boosters. The list doesn't include any isolated vitamins, minerals, amino-acids, or fatty acids (not that some of those wouldn't be effective in raising & maintaining testosterone levels, they're just beyond the scope of this article).
Also remember that no herbal testosterone supplement is a magic-pill. To really raise your testosterone levels naturally, you have to optimize your diet and workouts, you have to get proper sleep, and you should have plenty of sex, along with bunch of other stuff found around this site. Supplements are just there to give you that nudge towards the right direction, but never think that they're anywhere near equivalent to steroids or HRT.
NOTE: There's about 30 herbal testosterone boosters in this list, but not all of them are something I would recommend to a friend. The bad ones are included only so that you'll know what to avoid. Also note that the list is not in any particular order of effectiveness.
So, without further ramblings, let's check out these herbal testosterone boosters:
Forskolin (Coleus Forskohlii) is not that popular of a herb when it comes to boosting testosterone levels. It's actually marketed as a fat burner, and mainly to desperate women, by no other than the ridiculous TV persona; Dr. Oz.
But Dr. Oz and the fat melting claims aside, forskolin can actually be a potent herbal testosterone booster for men.
This is because it stimulates cyclic adenosine monophosphate (cAMP) production in the body, and cAMP acts as a second messenger between cells and hormones.
Increased cAMP levels should, by all the laws of common sense, increase the sensitivity, amount, and activity of hormones all over the body. And forskolin is actually so effective at boosting cAMP, that scientists use it as a positive control in test-tubes.
Theories aside, there are actually few relevant studies about Forskolin and testosterone:
Forskolin is an interesting herb, I would definitely recommend it, and for a long time it was one of my favorites. However I can't personally use it anymore, since I live in Finland and the European Union decided to add it into their dreaded "medicine list" in the beginning of 2015 (meaning that I can't order it anymore without getting into trouble with the customs office). Ridiculous I know, especially since it's a herbal extract, but that's the EU and I have to live with that.
Here's the specific Forskolin I recommend you use.
Mucuna Pruriens
Mucuna Pruriens (Velvet Bean) is an Indian Herb used generously in their herbal medicine; Ayurveda.
It's usage as a sexual tonic dates back thousands of years, and lately M. Pruriens has gotten quite a reputation for its proclaimed effects on increasing testicle size.
But the big question is, why would Mucuna Pruriens increase testosterone levels?
And the answer is in a compound called L-Dopa (levadopa), which acts as a neurotransmitter/dopamine precursor in the human body.
Mucuna Pruriens is considered to be the richest known source for natural L-Dopa, and it's a well-researched fact that the ingested L-Dopa quickly converts into actual dopamine.
That's a good thing, since increased dopamine, tends to stimulate testosterone production due to the fact that it drives down prolactin. So by all laws of common sense, M. Pruriens which is a rich source of L-Dopa, should increase testosterone levels…
…And there's actually some research backing this up:
Mucuna Pruriens, like Forskolin, is also one of my personal favorites when it comes to a herbal testosterone booster. However the same exact fucking thing that happened with Forskolin, happened with Mucuna Pruriens in the beginning of 2015. It contains L-Dopa, and L-Dopa was added to the EU's "medicine list". Therefore if I would order Mucuna from the US, the customs office would destroy it and accuse me with some illegal drug smugling shit. Again, that's the EU.
Tribulus Terrestris
Tribulus Terrestris (puncture vine) is probably the most popular testosterone booster out there.
Many steroid using bodybuilders use it as post-cycle remedy to jump-start their natural testosterone production…
…Mostly because it's claimed that tribulus increases luteinizing hormone (LH) levels, and therefore would naturally enhance T production.
The only downfall with this is the fact that T. Terrestris is pretty useless in these regards. In fact it doesn't work at all as claimed in humans.
The science around Tribulus Terrestris is fairly dubious, and inconclusive:
It annoys me that T. Terrestris is the "most-popular" herb for boosting testosterone levels, when in fact it doesn't seem to work. This makes all the other herbs for such purpose seem useless, which in reality isn't always the case.
Maca (Lepidium Meyenii) is, after Tribulus Terrestris, probably the second most-popular testosterone booster.
And would you guess it, it doesn't seem to be effective in those regards either!
The only thing that maca does, is that it acts as an aphrodisiac; increasing libido and erectile quality in athletes, healthy men, and depressed men…
…But this doesn't automatically mean that Maca would boost testosterone levels. In fact, several studies have found that Maca does nothing for testosterone, LH, or FSH levels (study, study, study).
It's an aphrodisiac, and works its libido enhancing magic through some other pathway, but not via the endocrine system.
Maca is sold a lot as a testosterone booster, but it doesn't increase testosterone levels. Never has in any study. The last time I tried Maca was probably 3-4 years ago, when it was hyped up as the next best thing since sliced bread. I was sceptical of the claims back then, and I'm fairly certain that now that they were complete bullshit.
Ginger is the common household spice which probably everyone already knows…
…However there's one positive benefit to ginger that is often left untold.
Ginger can potentially increase testosterone levels.
This was seen in a Iraqian study where ginger supplementation increased LH (43%), FSH (17%), and testosterone (17%) levels in infertile men (the researchers didn't specify the dosage). As there was no group of healthy men in the study, it's hard to say if the increase in testosterone is caused by the anti-inflammatory compounds in the herb, and if the same effects take place in a set of healthy gonads on non-infertile men.
NOTE: Few animal studies have found multiple compounds in ginger root to be androgenic (study, study, study), which means that the effects seen on that Iraqian study can be caused by something else than just reduced inflammation of the testicles.
There's a big possibility that ginger increases testosterone. A study on non-infertile men would be great, but since a bottle of high quality organic ginger root costs about $4, I have no problems using it in the absence of more conclusive evidence 😉
Chrysin is not really a herb, but it's thrown around in the herbal category so I'll address it here anyway.
It's a naturally occurring flavonoid in honeycombs, some mushrooms, chamomile, and in passion flowers.
It's used primarily as an estrogen blocker, due to the claims that it could block the aromatase enzyme (which is an enzyme that converts testosterone to estrogen).
Chrysin is also added to some pharamaceutical testosterone gels to block topical aromatization.
But is there any real evidence behind chrysin? Yes and no:
Chrysin would be cool if it would enter the cells to excert its effects, but this seems not to be the case. Hence why I don't recommend oral chrysin supplements. With that being said, the Life Extension Foundation does sell a chrysin supplement called "Super Miraforte", which contains piperine to enhance bio-availibity. However there's no evidence that even when taken with piperine, chyrsin would become effective.
Saw Palmetto
Saw Palmetto is an extract made out of the fruit of a plant by the name of Serenoa Repens.
It's a very popular supplement, and its proclaimed effects include: a boost in testosterone, improvements in prostate health, and hair regrowth.
Is it effective in boosting testosterone? Well yes kind of possibly, but it works through a pathway that I would not recommend…
…Here's what I mean:
Bottom line: Saw palmetto can increase testosterone levels, but it does so by reducing DHT. Meaning that the extract doesn't really stimulate new production, it only leaves more to your serum when it can't naturally convert T to its more potent form. On top of that saw palmetto comes with a side effect of minor sexual dysfunction. In short, I can't recommend saw palmetto with a straight face to anyone as I don't believe in the benefits of reducing DHT.
Shilajit is considered to be the cornerstone of Indian herbal medicine; Ayurveda.
It's a dark rocky tar like substance collected from the deep rocks of Himalaya.
It's claimed that Shilajit would contain up to 85 different trace minerals in their ionic form, along with organic fulvic acid to improve the absorption. However this could also be just marketing hype, as I've never found any exact studies displaying the mineral content.
Anyhow, on infertile men, 200 mg's of Shilajit for 90 days has proven to be pretty damn effective:
A study on non-infertile men would be really great, and I would also like to see a detailed mineral content of Shilajit being presented along with the claims. Still, Shilajit has potential.
I use it once in a while and I always feel really good when I'm on it, this could be caused by the fulciv acid and the effects could be something else than a boost in testosterone though.
In the absence of more conclusive studies, I can still recommend Shilajit (just avoid the snake oil salesmen, since authentic Shilajitcan be really hard to find).
Velvet Antler
Velvet antler is a supplement made by crushing the antler of elk or deer into a powder form.
On various boards around the internet you can hear claims of it being full of natural growth factors and testosterone boosting compounds, and that it could skyrocket your testosterone and growth hormone levels…
…And surely it's sold for those purposes too. It's also claimed to increase power, aerobic capacity, recovery, you name it.
How about the evidence?
In conclusion, antler velvet is good for: nothing, except for maybe the manufacturers bank accounts.
Horny Goat Weed
Horny Goat Weed (Epimedium, HGW) is a flowering herb from the Mediterranean region of Asia.
It has been used as an aphrodisiac in Chinese medicine for more than a thousand years, only recently has the Western medicine started researching this compound.
Why would HGW increase testosterone levels?
Well that's mainly due to a bio-active compound called icariin (which Horny Goat Weed is the richest known source).
Here's some research:
Icariin is very interesting. There's not any human data, only in-vitro and animal studies, but still, the effects have been quite impressive. I'm eagerly waiting for human research on HGW and icariin, but in the meantime I have no problems using HGW with standardized icariin.
Royal Jelly
Royal Jelly is an anabolic porridge like liquid that is secreted from the hypophranyx glands of the worker bees.
When the bee hive decides it's time to change the queen, they select a small larvae and begin to feed it with royal jelly.
It's this nutritional powerhouse that eventually makes the larvae to grow 60 times bigger and live for 40 times longer than other bees in the hive…
…In other words, because of royal jelly, she becomes the queen bee.
Royal jelly is incredible dense in nutrients and various enzymes, it also contains small amounts of testosterone, not a mimetic, but the actual hormone.
Because of its nutrient profile, royal jelly is often used as a natural infertility cure among both, men and women…
…But what about the research? Well here's some:
It's not completely clear what causes this increase in testosterone, but so far it has been seen that royal jelly supplementation converts DHEA and cholesterol more easily into testosterone by stimulating the 3β-HSD2 and/or 17β-HSD3 enzymes in testes, and that it also stimulates the pituiary gland to release more luteinizing hormone (LH).
NOTE: Due to the fact that RJ is collected from the hypophranyx glands of the worker bees, it's fairly expensive.
Tongkat Ali
Tongkat Ali (Eurycoma Longifolia, Long Jack, Pasak Bumi) has a huge reputation in Malaysia due to its pro-erectile qualities. It's also widely used in Thailand and other surrounding countries.
It seems to have a positive effect on libido and erections, can modulate SHBG levels, and some research suggest that Tongkat Ali can significantly increase testosterone…
…in an in-vitro study, the herb extract blocks estrogen more effectively than tamoxifen and few studies have found that it can also suppress the stress hormone; cortisol.
Here's some research:
NOTE: There's a bunch of studies cited in the above papers which show that Tongkat Ali can reduce SHBG and thus could significantly increase free-testosterone levels. However these are all done by some dude called Dr. Tambi, and none of his work is linked up on pubmed. His name also appears in few patents, but all the work is said to be presented in conferences and so forth. So either he is bullshitting or just doesn't believe in the power of the internet 😉
Tongkat Ali seems to be really effective, despite the fact that some of the research is bit dubious. I have used several different brands of the herb in the past, but nothing compares to the original Indonesian Pasak Bumi which is wild harvested from Sumatra. Their packaging might not be flashy, but the product easily outplays all the competition.
Arkarkara Root
Arkarkara root (Anacyclus Pyrethrum) is a herbal aphrodisiac from the Indian herbal medicine; Ayurveda.
It's similar to chamomille, and it's active compounds (alkylamides) are somewhat similar as the ones that can be found in the Maca root.
Arkarkara roots are touted to be pro-erectile, pro-fertility, and pro-testosterone, but there's only rodent studies to support this herbal testosterone supplement.
Anyhow, here's what studies say about Arkarkara root:
Does the root work on humans is not known, and the answer can be found only after someone test the roots on healthy humans.
The current evidence is interesting for sure, but I wouldn't buy Arkarkara root before there's some conclusive human evidence about the androgenic effects. Especially since the active compounds are similar to the ones seen in Maca, and Maca doesn't raise testosterone in humans…
…With that being said, if you want to get yourself some Anacyclus Pyrethrum, this supplement is the only one (that I know of) containing the root on the market.
Sorghum (Sorghum Bicolor) is a grain native to Africa, which has some potential androgenic effects.
This was seen in this in-vitro study, where Sorghum Bicolor extract was able to raise the enzyme 5-a reductase levels by 54%…
…And the enzyme 5-alpha reductase converts testosterone into its more potent form; dihydrotestosterone, which has 2-3 greater affinity for androgen receptors. Therefore it's only logical to suspect that sorghum probably has an androgenic effect in the body.
There's also another in-vitro study where compounds called proanthocyanidins in sorghum extract lowered the activity of the aromatase enzyme (which as I've probably said many times in this post, is an enzyme that converts testosterone into estrogen).
The only downfall with sorghum, is the fact that there isn't any studies on its androgenic effects when taken orally. So it's not really known how bio-available the grain is inside the human body…
…I don't mind the lack of research though, it's so cheap (even though I have to order mine from the US), and actually tastes pretty good. So why not just substitute some of the more shittier flours (wheat et al.) with sorghum? I'ts even gluten-free so people with celiacs disease can consume it safely.
Grape Seed Extract
Grape Seed Extract (GSE) is not exactly a herbal testosterone booster, but it gets thrown around in the herbal category, so it's going to be addressed here anyway.
Grape seed extract, as the name indicates, is an extract made from the seeds of grapes.
It's a potent natural estrogen blocker, and this is due to the fact that two compounds in GSE; proanthocyanidin and procyanidin, can both inhibit the aromatase enzyme.
Here's some research:
You're probably wondering if similar results can be attained by just eating a bunch of grapes or other foods containing proanthocyanidin and procyanidin?
The answer is yes, but it can be extremely hard…
…To get similar effects as seen in studies above, you'd need to consume ~2 grams of the active ingredients, which translates to: 20 cups of grape juice or 12 cups of red wine or 300 grams of aronia berries (richest known source). You could also just take This High Potency GSE 😀
Butea Superba
Butea Superba (Red Kwao Krua) is a herb from Thailand that contains androgenic phytonutrients.
The composition of Red Kwao Krua is in fact bit weird, it contains mostly phytoandrogens, but then also phytoestrogens, and to balance things out; anti-estrogenic compounds.
It's generously used among the men of Thailand, and B. Superba is claimed to increase libido, erectile quality, and the levels of androgenic hormones.
Does it though?
I started testing this 30:1 extract of Butea Superba exactly one week ago, and so far I haven't seen any significant improvements in erectile quality (I'm probably not the best test subject for this anyway though). However, the effects that I have seen so far are; increased libido, reduced subcutaneous water, oily skin, and for some reason I seem to sweat like a pig now.
Ashwagandha (Withania Somnifera) is an adaptogenic herb from the Indian Ayurveda.
It's also called Indian Ginseng, even though it's not structurally similar to the other herbs in the ginseng group.
Obviously, as it's an adaptogen, Ashwagandha should reduce stress. And stress reduction is one of the claimed reasons to why it would be a testosterone booster (think cortisol).
Another claimed "mechanism of action" are the withanolides, which are the active compounds in Withania Somnifera. They're anti-inflammatory and claimed to stimulate the brain to release more luteinizing hormone (LH).
Here's what research has to say:
All-in-all, Ashwagandha might just be one of the healthiest herbals to consume. It does increase testosterone levels on infertile men, but no evidence exists of it doing so on healthy subjects. I take it anyway. Even if the herb wouldn't do shit for T, at least it's going to improve cardiovascular health and reduces stress.
NOTE: We have finally got the highest quality KSM-66 ashwagandha extract into the marketplace along with tincture made from the ashwagandha roots!
Bulbine Natalensis
Bulbine Natalensis is an African herb with possible testosterone boosting effects. However, no human research exists of the plant yet.
It's rich in steroidal saponins, alkaloids, and glycosides.
Bulbine is claimed to be an aphrodisiac, and generously used among various tribes in Northern and Eastern Africa for intestinal health and to promote healthy libido.
The science behind bulbine is scant. No human data exists for its hormonal effects yet:
Bulbine Natalensis surely is very interesting, and I'm eagerly waiting for human data on those hormonal effects. However, due to it's toxic effects at even low dosages, B. Natalensis supplementation might not be worth it. If you're willing to risk your liver and kidney health for a T boost, you could just go a head and jump into oral steroids rather than take a herb that causes similar negative effects…
Muira Puama
Muira Puama (Ptychopetalum olacoides, Natural Viagra, Potency Wood) is an aphrodisiac tree bark from the Amazonian rainforests.
The active ingredients include: several alkaloids, beta-sitosterol, and muirapuamine.
Muira Puama was first mentioned in 1929 in the Brazilian Pharmacopoeia, and it's mainly used to relieve the symptoms of impotence and erectile dysfunction
It's not that popular of a supplement, especially for boosting T, but there's some research behind it:
And that's it. There's no research about testosterone, and some evidence that it might be an effective boner-herb. I would love to see it being tested on humans, but since the supplement industry hasn't really tapped into Muira Puama yet, I don't think we'll see human research anytime soon.
Fenugreek (Trigonella foenum-graecum) is considered by some to be the "best natural testosterone booster".
I disagree, since few studies show how it doesn't work at all. And the only study showing any effects, is sponsored by a fenugreek manufacturer.
Fenugreek seeds are popular in some Arabian countries and India. The active compounds claimed to increase testosterone are protodioscin (same as in Tribulus) and fenusides.
It's not only used by men, some women use it to increase lactation during pregnancy, and it seems to work, due to the fact that it contains phytoestrogens and diosgening (study, study).
Here's some research:
I don't see why anyone would want to use Fenugreek. Since it seems to do nothing to testosterone but lowers DHT.
Rhodiola Rosea
Rhodiola Rosea (rose root, arctic root) is an adaptogenic herb which grows in the harsh conditions of Siberia and Northern Asia.
Claimed to be used even by the Vikingks, most herbalists agree that Rhodiola Rosea is the most beneficial adaptogenic herb the human race has discovered so far.
And since it's an adaptogen, it's often used in lowering stress, and to balance hormones.
Does it affect testosterone levels though? Here's some research:
Can't say for sure what it does to testosterone levels when there's not much research around, but at least it could improve the C:T ratio in exercising humans, and significantly lowers all the parameters of stress. Bulk Rhodiola is also quite cheap to supplement with, at least if you make tinctures out of it. a 500 gram pouch would last for years.
Ginseng root (Korean Red Ginseng, Panax Ginseng, true Ginseng) is one of the most researched herbals in the World.
Not only that, but it's also one of the most-used herbal supplements…
…In 2010 more than 80,000 tons of ginseng was produced in South Korea, China, Canada, and the United States. Global sales of the root exceed more than $2 billion dollars annually.
It has been in use in the Chinese herbal medicine for centuries, and the claimed benefits include: erectile dysfunction relief, stress relief, libido boost, adaptogenic effects, balanced hormones, etc.
But what does it really do?
If you have low testosterone and ED due to varicolele or infertility, then ginseng supplementation (with this form of liquid extract) will most likely increase your testosterone levels. If your gonads are in top-notch condition already, you will probably see no benefits from Ginseng supplementation…
…Either way, at least it works as a boner-pill and this is not due to hormonal effects, but more likely caused by increased nitric oxide production.
NOTE: In this review it was noted that 25% of the tested Ginseng supplements were not as strong as promised, and 45% were either contaminated, or lacked the active ginosides. One of the brands that did pass with flying colors was Solgar's Ginseng Root Extract. So if you're planning on using Ginseng, that's my recommendation.
Pine Pollen
Pine Pollen (Pollen Pini) is our natures very own androgen.
It contains testosterone, and various other androgens. No mimetics, but the actual androgens which are naturally in the bloodstream.
For example, the Pinus Sylverstis variete contains 80 ng/g of testosterone, 110 ng/g epitesosterone, and 590 ng/g androstenedione (study).
It's unlikely that these androgens make it into the bloodstream when pine pollen is taken orally in a capsule or as a powder. However, when P. Pollen is dissolved into an alcohol solution (tincture) and absorbed through the mucus membranes of the mouth (which are permeable to hormones), there's a good change of actually getting those androgens into your body.
Not only the androgens, but pine pollen is also a complete protein with 22 amino-acids, it includes over 100 different enzymes, more than 15 vitamins and 30 minerals, essential fatty acids (omegas 3, 6, and 9), and brassinosteroids along with many other plant sterols…
…In short, it's an androgenic super-food of the super-foods.
The bad news is that there's still no research on its hormonal effects, as pine pollen is extremely unpopular. I don't care about that though. It's such a nutrient dense super-food that even if it wouldn't do jack shit for testosterone, I'd still be using it (I don't buy it though, living in Finland allows me to harvest my own).
Suma Root
Suma root (Pfaffia Paniculata, Brazilian Ginseng) is an adaptogenic herb with possible ergogenic activity.
It's also called "The Russian Secret", due to the fact that during the cold war a Russian scientist by the name of V.N Syrov extracted an ergogenic compound called ecdysterone from Suma, and found that it was more anabolic in-vitro than two synthetic steroids: Dianabol and methandrostenolone (study). After that it was given to the olympic athletes of the now fallen Soviet-Union.
Since it was found to be very effective on athletes as an ergogenic aid, and as it was the cold war, the researchers vowed to never let the U.S know about Suma or ecdysteroids, hence the name "The Russian Secret".
Here's one abstract of Syrov's trials:
"Experiment participants first noted a "sense of well-being" within 3-5 days, and a new increased desire to get to their next training session. Weight lifters experienced much less pain during heavy lifts when they took Suma. These researchers recommended 500 mg. for every 40 lbs. of body weight, spread out evenly in two divided doses, for the maximum gain in muscle strength and size. During a 54-day period, the dosage was only taken on days 1-10, 16-25, and days 31-40."
Since the fall of the Soviet-Union, Suma is no longer a secret, and the Western science has conducted some research on the plant:
Sadly, no human data on Suma's hormonal effects exists. Ecdysteroids and Suma look very promising on the paper, but until any peer-reviewed human studies will be conducted, there's always a chance that it does absolutely nothing.
Stinging Nettle Root
Stinging nettle (Urtica Dioica) is the stinging plant that everyone knows.
The leafy part of the plant is a known anti-inflammatory agent, which seems to lower various inflammation related parameters in clinical studies (study, study, study)…
…And its roots are claimed to increase testosterone, lower SHBG, and to help with prostate problems.
But are those only claims?
I did use nettle root extract a while ago, since I was only familiar with the SHBG blocking research, but now that I've taken a closer look at the evidence, I think I'll just throw the herb into the trash bin. As it doesn't increase testosterone in humans, it probably means that the lingans are not that bio-available after all…
Conclusion on Herbal Testosterone Boosters
Well, that's a lot of herbs. I know that the list doesn't include all of the herbs that are claimed to increase testosterone…
…There are multiple "herbal testosterone boosters" out there that didn't make the list, simply because they're extremely unpopular and their research is still in early stages (Fadogia, Massularia acuminata, Pedalium murex, etc).
NOTE: I'm not a big fan of supplements, and I wholeheartedly believe that true natural testosterone optimization should be more focused on proper nutrition, proper exercise, proper sex, and proper sleep, and well, a bunch of other stuff too. Anyhow, there are no magic-pills out there. Yes some of the herbs work exceptionally well, but remember that they're just supplements, and supplements alone are not going to do anything dramatic.
ALSO NOTE: To support this article (and to avoid the never ending questions about cycling herbs), I wrote an article that describes how to properly cycle herbal supplements for maximal results. Go read that here.
Sources generously used: Examine.com, Anabolicmen.com, Google Scholar, PubMed, Tropical Plant Database, Wikipedia.
Ali Kuoppala
Latest posts by Ali Kuoppala (see all)
29 Comments
My hitta my hitta! This article has answered many questions about Herbal T boosters for me. Ali, you've done it again, you keep coming up with the goods. Thanx brother. Keep it up.
Should I cycle ginger? I use it daily in my meals but after reading this article and the other one you posted yesterday I'm wondering if I need to start using less of it so it stays effective to me.
I do cycle ginger cause it has androgenic effects.
Thanks for the awesome article, Ali! Great to see a solid list of herbal test boosters supported/rejected with studies included all in one place! I don't use herbal T-boosters currently for similar reason to what you said in the end (good day to day habits will do the most natural T optimization), but it's still nice to have this list in case I ever considered adding some herbal boosters! Plus I'll be able to help out any of my buddies who are wasting their time with BS supps!
What is the latest on Gynostemma and Schizandra?
Update on Butea Superba ?
what is your take on Tulsi (Holy Basil Leaf)? It had some very interesting studies done when performed on mice and rabbits.
What do you think of Sarcosine (below is an excerpt of a product):
• It naturally increases levels of testosterone when combined with
D-aspartic acid. By encouraging production of GnRH
(gonadotropin-releasing hormone) by the hypothalamus, it boosts the
release of FSH and LH which in turn stimulate the testes to produce more
Great article. My question is can some of these herbs be used along with TRT to enhance the overall effects?
Great article. Thanks
Do or have you ever combine some of theses? Like taken Forskolin and Mucuna Pruriens together at the same time? Or any other combinations you would recommend?
Any supp that has both Forskolin and DAA?
Great Anabolicmen. On another post you told me sorghum will increase my DHT. On this post you tell me it's not going to. Great work man.
[…] blanks, people still seem to prefer buying ineffective supplements like tribulus or antler velvet (which have time after time proven to be useless) over […]
It's trange but actually I've had no effect from normal/high dosis of maca. But I always get a noticeable higher libido with Tribulus. At the end of the day it seems to be effective, at least for some people.
[…] an anti-inflammatory and this according to this article could possible be the reason its able to improve testosterone levels in men infertile […]
Great information .. very thanks for much needful thing.


text:
Linda Dahl
Toggle navigation
Latest News
Bio Bits
My new book,
Loving Our Addicted Daughters Back to Life: a guidebook for parents
, is drawn from my own experience (and in this case, my daughter's). It was a completely new departure for me and somewhat frightening, because I knew I had to be as honest as possible about the fall-out, pain and ability to bring out the worst in everybody that is addiction. But like all of my writing, it seems to have come from a question or an image that keeps nagging me, or a title that pops into my mind and won't go away.
Questions like: Who was this person who created such powerful and beautiful music and yet is not widely known? That book is
Morning Glory: the biography of Mary Lou Williams.
Or, what happens in that moment between being a drinker and realizing that you must stop? That sparked my novel
Cleans Up Nicely
. Or images like these: Wandering down a village street in Mexico and hearing a crazily untuned piano being played in a crumbling hut. That story is "Crazy Carlota and the Piano," in
Come Back, Carmen Miranda
. And now to
Loving Our Addicted Daughters
. What can you do that will stop the monster of addiction? How can you keep it from eating her - and you - alive? That led to several years of obsessive research (I don't know any other kind) and revelations, for me at least, about how rocky is the road to and from substance abuse usually is in this country. And the discovery that there are gender-sensitive therapies that can help young women break out of the obsession and compulsion of addiction - but they are not widely-known or practiced.
Heaving a big sigh, let me turn to a favorite quirk of mine. I often write from images, sometimes paintings, sometimes stuff splashed on the canvas of life, as when I was traveling in India and glimpsed a girl in a red sari lying motionless on the pavement in Delhi as the tour bus whizzed by along with the requisite throng of humans and animals. She's lying there, waiting for a story and I don't think it's a happy one. And lastly, titles. I often have one spring up before I have any idea of the story:
Grieving for Dummies
Tiny Vices
Birth in the Squatting Position
Nothing Ever Happens in Omaha
From such come characters and situations that fuel a story. My fiction usually favors edgy, little-known folks with hidden talents and pain. And sometimes I write about the famous or the almost-famous in biographies, so far all musicians.
As a girl, I dreamed of traveling around the world. As soon as I could, I took to the road, living in steamy Guayaquil, Ecuador at 17 with a family, an experience recalled (and reshaped) in a novella,
Coming of Age in Ecuador
, in a compilation of stories about Latin America,
Come Back, Carmen Miranda.
Continuing my love affair with the region, I found a series of jobs - as a grunt on a Mayan archeology site in Chiapas, Mexico, as a volunteer with the American Friends Service Committee in an impoverished mining village in Sonora, as a teacher of English as a second language and, finally, as a freelance journalist in Colombia, Ecuador, Brazil and Mexico.
One of my most memorable stays was in the Yucatan, where I moved after college, bringing the portable Olivetti that went everywhere with me in those pre-computer years and a precious, cumbersome tape recorder for my Billie Holiday tapes. I was in a state of painful urgency. I wanted and needed to write but I was not getting very far. It was the early 70's, need I say more? Much of that time is recast in
Gringa in a Strange Land.
After I left Mexico, I made the pilgrimage to another strange land called New York City, with a suitcase, the typewriter, seven hundred dollars and the names of two contacts. I found the requisite cheap, shabby apartment, which you could still do in those days and started writing in earnest in between trying to pay the rent with a series of ridiculous jobs: writing reviews of movies that were so bad that neither I nor anybody else apparently ever actually saw them; driving an ice-cream truck through Central Park until I smashed into a rock and was fired. And my own personal favorite: writing a history of cheeses of the world with a two-week deadline for a manic food editor out of a Woody Allen movie.
I've published several novels (more in the drawer), articles and biographies about jazz personalities. For a while I concentrated on quirky travel writing, topics like the Carmen Miranda Museum in Rio; a candomble a.k.a.voodoo priestess in a slum of Rio who dispensed psychic advice while drinking rum and smoking a stogie, and an interview with a Mayan healer who introduced me to some of his "children," seedlings in a tiny plot of corn and beans.
Now to my latest book,
Loving Our Addicted Daughters Back to Life: a guidebook for parents
, Central Recovery Press, June 2015. The question here is: How can we best help women struggling with addiction? Everybody's being touched by this epidemic, or knows someone who is. My book shares for the first time the new and exciting research and therapies that hone in on women's hormonal, neurochemical and psychological needs to recover from addiction. This book is the sweet-and-sour fruit of my own experience, that of my daughter, and years of research and interviews with scientists, therapists, young women and their parents.
Next up is the third novel in what turns out to be the Erica Mason trilogy, though each book does stand alone.
The Bad Dream Notebook
finds the mature visual artist Erica into the complexities of marriage, motherhood, death and renewal, with a few laughs thrown in. Comic relief is always in order, I think.
And then...but I'll wait on the one after that. It's but a gleam in my eye. >
Selected Books
Loving Our Addicted Daughters Back to Life
The first book that gathers the cutting-edge gender-based research into addiction and recovery for women and their loved ones.
Cleans Up Nicely
Erica Mason looks for meaning in downtown dive bars and storefront art shows, meets a stream of artists, visionaries, low-lifes and ordinary New Yorkers and finds new life in the strange new land of sobriety.
Gringa in a Strange Land
"Finishing this novel is like awakening from a dream of Mexico that felt so vividly real."
Morning Glory: a Biography of Mary Lou Williams
"Stunning character...{Mary Lou} Williams has found her writing soul mate in Linda Dahl and the engrossing result is
Morning Glory.
" - Gene Santoro,
The New York Times Book Review
Haunted Heart: a Biography of Susannah McCorkle
The secret life and tragic death of a great American songbird. "{The book} is vivacious, tender, saturnine, industrious and deeply intelligent." - Leon Wieseltier,
The New Republic
Complete, In-depth Analysis of Women in Jazz
Stormy Weather: The Music and Lives of a Century of Jazzwomen
�The definitive work on women in music � an incredible job of research.�John Hammond. "For anyone who loves jazz, this is their book."
Los Angeles Times
Short Story Collection
Come Back, Carmen Miranda: Stories about Latin America
The main character is Latin America itself: tragic, lush, violent, romantic. "A wonderful group of stories."
Danbury News-Times
Collections of Essays about Jazz and Black Culture
America's Musical Pulse; Riffs & Choruses; Jazz Singers: An Encyclopedia of African American Culture and History
Three compilations of essays about the contributions of women and African Americans generally to American culture.
Amazon.com: Linda Dahl
The Addicts Mom blog
A blog on aspects of our children's addiction and recovery that can help other parents.
My Blog
Musings about works of art, and the curveballs of life.
email address


text:
'True Detective' Creator Debunks Casting Rumors, Hints Show May Not Last Long
"True Detective" fans can now stop speculating about how their favorite actors will delve into the new characters in the upcoming season 2. Following swirling rumors about the possible stars joining the crime drama, series creator Nic Pizzolatto has said there's no truth to the reports.
"Literally, not a single rumour about casting that has been printed anywhere has any truth to it whatsoever," he said at a press conference at the Fairmont Banff Springs Hotel. "I mean that literally. I've seen entertainment reporters say 'My sources say...' There are no sources. There's me and two other guys and they don't even know what I'm doing."
Stressing that no one had been cast for the second installment, he insisted, "I've talked to one person about it, possibly, and that has been it. We haven't cast anybody. I have a secret list and that's it." He added, "Again, it's a rumour with no basis in fact. There is a strong (lead) female character. But I wouldn't say it is female-led or anything like that."
Pizzolatto also admitted that making each season a different, independent story was an exhausting job and he might not be able to do it beyond three seasons. "Every season, I'm essentially creating a brand new TV show. It can't have any growing pains like a regular first season," he shared. "If it works it has to work right out of the box."
He explained, "That's incredibly exhausting. I mean, the job is exhausting to begin with, but it's doubly exhausting and I'm writing every episode. I can't imagine I would do this more than three years. I mean, I'd like to have a regular TV show. We'll have some fixed sets, regular actors and I could bring in people to help and I don't have to be there every second. It'd be great."
Back in May, Jessica Chastain was rumored to take a lead role in the second season, but HBO and reps for the "Zero Dark Thirty (2012)" actress quickly denied it.
Meanwhile, Matthew McConaughey who starred in the first season previously said that he wouldn't return to the second installment, but he apparently has had a change of heart. In a recent interview with Deadline, he said, "I liked 'True Detective', the whole series and the experience of making it, so much that I'd be open to doing another one now."
- Brad Pitt Voluntarily Tested for Drug and Alcohol Amid Child Abuse Allegation
- 'SNL' Finds Its New Donald Trump in Alec Baldwin After Taran Killam's Exit
- Madonna Shares Nude Pic as She Joins Katy Perry to Vote Naked
- The Weeknd Kills His Old Self in 'Starboy' Music Video
- Miley Cyrus Calls Out Disney, Says She Was Underpaid on 'Hannah Montana'
- Monsters and War Unleashed in New 'Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them' Trailer
- Video: Kim Kardashian Ambushed by Gigi Hadid's Attacker in Paris
- Lin-Manuel Miranda Heading to 'SNL' as First-Time Host


text:
Plymouth Cashmere de Cotone Yarn is a similar yarn: hand wash, worsted (19-20 sts/4 in), 5 sts / inch, 50 gram. You may also like Plymouth Angora Yarn, which is another similar yarn: hand wash, worsted (19-20 sts/4 in), 5 sts / inch, and on size 8 US needles.
What about yarn that have the same look and feel? Find more yarn with a smooth / uniform texture, a low (drapey) twist, and is machine dyed.
You may enjoy taking a look at the Plymouth Yarn Cashmere Passion Half and Half Tube Scarf, Plymouth Cashmere Passion Slouchy Beanie, Plymouth Yarn Cashmere Passion Cowl, and Plymouth Cashmere Passion Vorderrhein Hat kits all using Plymouth Cashmere Passion Yarn.
Hopefully our suggested project ideas for Plymouth Cashmere Passion Yarn can help you come up with your next exciting new project idea!