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Up until now, Cuba has relied upon extremely slow satellite linking for internet access. The latter is a somewhat rare phenomenon in the communist country, where only 14% of citizens have the privilege of online connectivity. Even this small percentage is predominantly limited to government offices, universities and tourist accommodation.
In the age of global online communications, Cuba, along with other Caribbean countries such as Jamaica, has been excluded from the near ubiquity of internet access. Partly through a long-standing embargo imposed upon the country by the USA, but also as a result of the firm grip on national communications and access to information exerted by the Cuban government.
The latter is slowly loosening its grasp on the day-to-day lives of many Cubans; a ban on mobile phones and PC's was recently lifted, allowing for a more pronounced exposure to non-state affiliated news and information channels.
Such a state of optimism is reinforced by near arrival of a fibre-optic cable laid up to 5,800 metres below sea level, and paid for by the country's closest ally Hugo Chavez, the President of Venezuela. The underwater cable will reach the eastern coast of Cuba by February 8th. It is believed that the introduction of fibre-optic broadband will accelerate the speed of Cuban connectivity to 3,000 times its current capabilities.
Although the updated broadband connectivity will be highly welcomed by many in the country, some remain pessimistic about any real changes. The daily communist newspaper Granma believes the modifications will provide better broadband, but will not broaden its availability. It is thought that the benefits of the high speed connection will be felt almost exclusively by those who already have internet access in the country; largely tourists and government officials.
According to one scientist in Havana, Antonio Gonzalez Rodiles, it is unlikely that the authorities will allow such a widespread release of previously censored information. He believes that such censorship will continue, perhaps in a less rigorous manner, but present nonetheless.
At a time when Cuba is gradually relinquishing state control in general – most notably with the mass cuts in public sector employees in order to afford a greater level of private enterprise – the arrival of faster broadband, and the opportunity for many to gain previously unavailable access to the world wide web will no doubt be a welcome addition to the nation. Whether such hopes will be addressed is a highly contentious matter.
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How to Stop Mosquito Bites from Itching
Explore this Article Using Things You Can Find in Your Kitchen Using Commercial Products Using Herbs and Essential Oils Show 1 more... Show less... Article Summary Video Questions & Answers References
There are 27 references cited in this article, which can be found at the bottom of the page.
Mosquito bites can be annoying and distracting, but there are several ways to treat them. Deal with the bites when they first occur for best results. Clean the area with rubbing alcohol, an antiseptic wipe, or plain water as soon as you can. Although the itch won't go away completely until the bite is healed, you can use a variety of products, from lemon juice to aloe, to relieve itching.
Using Things You Can Find in Your Kitchen
1Apply some honey to the bite area. Honey will soothe the affected area and give you some much needed relief from the itching.[1]
2Put apple cider vinegar on the bite. Soak a cotton ball in apple cider vinegar and place it over the mosquito bites.[2] Leave it there for several minutes. This should help alleviate the pain.
- Alternatively, you can make a paste out of apple cider vinegar and flour. This will help dry out the bite in addition to soothing the itch with the vinegar. Apply the paste to the affected area and allow it to dry. Wash it off with warm water.[3]
3Use a lemon or lime. Cut it into pieces and rub gently on the affected area, or just squirt a bit of juice on it. Citric acid has some itch-relieving properties.[4]
4Use your breakfast oatmeal. Oatmeal is renowned for its anti-itching properties, so make a small paste using ground oatmeal and a little water. Apply it to the bite area, allow the paste to dry, then wash it off.[5]
5Add a little meat tenderizer to the bite area. Mix it in water first before applying. Then let it dry and rinse it off afterwards.[6]
6Use baking soda. Mix 1 tablespoon (14.8 ml) (13.8 g) of baking soda with 2 cups (1 pint) of warm water. [7] Gently apply the paste to the affected area. Leave it on for a few minutes and then wash it off with warm water. A strong alkaline solution like this will often ease itching from insect bites.
Using Commercial Products
1Look for over-the-counter medications to alleviate itching. Products such as Stingose and After Bite may help to alleviate pain.[8][9] Hydrocortisone cream and calamine lotion may also help reduce itching and swelling.[10] Follow the instructions accompanying the product. If you can't find one, talk to your pharmacist.
3Rub alcohol on the affected area. The alcohol can have a cooling effect, which can temporarily relieve itchiness. It is also drying, which can cause the bites to shrink and reduce swelling.[13]
4Dab some toothpaste over the bite area.[14] This can work like a charm to relieve itching. Regular flavored toothpaste is the best option for this method. Rub it on and let it dry overnight. Then, wash it off in the morning with cold water and mild soap. The toothpaste will dry the bite out, and may remove irritation.
- Use any non-gel toothpaste. Gel toothpaste is not suitable for this method.
5Use soap. Wash the area using soap and water. Soap may be enough to relieve the itching. Use a mild soap, so as to not dry out the skin and increase irritation.[15]
Using Herbs and Essential Oils
1Use aloe. Rub aloe vera gel or a broken leaf from an aloe vera plant on the bite area to relieve itching. Aloe is well known for its ability to soothe and heal problematic skin areas.[16]
2Try basil. Fresh basil leaves that are crushed and directly applied to the area also naturally relieve itching symptoms because basil contains thymol and camphor, both of which are natural itch relievers. Basil can also be useful in repelling insects so you don't get any more bites.[17]
3Use plantain herbs. Either roll the plantain leaves between your fingers to extract the juice or rub the juicy leaf over the mosquito bite. The itch should go away in less than a minute.[18]
4Apply lavender oil. Dabbing small amounts of lavender oil directly on the affected area can relieve the itching quickly.[19]
- Alternatively, try dabbing some witch hazel on the bite.[20]
Using Water, Heat, and Pressure
1Press or slap the area of the bite with your hand. Not too hard, but firm enough that it distracts the itching for a while.[22]
2Take a nice, relaxing warm bath. The addition of strong chickweed tea, 2 tablespoons (30 ml) of apple cider vinegar, or 2 cups (280 g) ground oatmeal to the bath can help to alleviate itching.[23]
- You can even add a few essential oils to that to make the bath not only smell better but to clean the spot and also to soothe the skin.
- Make sure the water isn't too hot, and don't stay in the water longer than 20 minutes, as this can have a drying effect.
3Apply an ice pack or ice cubes to the bites.[24] You should leave this on the affected area for about 20 minutes to alleviate the itch.
4Press a warm spoon to the bite. Let a metal spoon sit in steaming hot water for a minute. Remove the spoon from the water, let it cool for 5 to 10 seconds, and press it onto your mosquito bite. Hold it there for 10 to 30 seconds. Repeat a couple of times while the water is still hot, and do this several times daily until your bite is healed.[25]
Community Q&A
QuestionDo I have to leave toothpaste on overnight?Jennifer Boidy, RNJennifer Boidy is a Registered Nurse in Maryland. She received her Associate of Science in Nursing from Carroll Community College in 2012.
Registered NurseRegistered NurseExpert AnswerIt works best if left on the bite for the equivalent of and overnight sleep, so if you prefer, you could apply it and leave it on for about eight hours during the day.
QuestionWhat if I don't have any of the creams or other things listed in the article?Jennifer Boidy, RNJennifer Boidy is a Registered Nurse in Maryland. She received her Associate of Science in Nursing from Carroll Community College in 2012.
Registered NurseRegistered NurseExpert AnswerTry using a cool compress with a wet washcloth. Alternatively, you can try a warm compress.
QuestionCan I stop the itching if I scratch and break the skin on the bite?Community AnswerIf you have scratched the bite and the skin has broken, your skin is more vulnerable and it won't necessarily stop the itching. Be careful what you apply to broken skin; it must be gentle and soothing, such as aloe vera gel. It is not recommended that you break the skin of a bite, as that slows down the healing process and it won't cure the itching.
QuestionHow to be further away from the mosquito bites?Community AnswerAs listed in this 'how-to', stay away from still water or from tropical climates. Some other methods include keeping windows closed at dawn and night, (when mosquitoes like to hang about) and constantly moving so that the mosquitoes cannot settle on you (but they will when you stop walking). Spray yourself with insect repellent to be less attractive to mosquitoes. Use a mosquito net at night. If in tropical regions with diseases such as malaria, take appropriate precautions.
QuestionCan I use baking powder instead of baking soda?Community AnswerBaking powder is a different substance than baking soda and is unlikely to be helpful.
QuestionShould I cover the bite overnight with a bandage?Community AnswerKeep the bite uncovered to speed healing. If it itches, apply medicated powder with menthol, or spray diluted tea tree oil on it. If you feel the need to scratch, try patting the area gently with your hand instead. Taking an antihistamine might be necessary if the itching is intolerable.
QuestionWhy do some mosquito bites itch more than others?Community AnswerIt depends on how much blood the mosquito took. If it sucked out a lot, the bite will be bigger and last longer. If it sucked out only a little, the bite will be tiny and could last only a day or two.
QuestionHow long does it take for the bite to go away?Community AnswerIt depends on whether the mosquito sucked out a lot of blood or not. The more blood it sucks out, the longer it takes to heal. It's also different for everyone, because some people have more sensitive skin than others.
QuestionWhat if the skin accidentally comes off, and it gets infected?Community AnswerPut some anti-itch cream on the area with Neosporin and a sterile bandage. If it is still bugging you, see your doctor.
QuestionHow com insect repellent does not work for me?Community AnswerIt might be the kind of insect repellent that you are using, or it might have expired. Also, keep in mind that insect repellents usually need to be reapplied every so often.
wikiHow Video: How to Stop Mosquito Bites from Itching
Article SummaryX
The best way to stop a mosquito bite from itching depends on what you have on-hand. For immediate relief, apply an ice cube for no more than 20 minutes or try applying honey to the area. For an overnight fix, dab regular-flavored, non-gel toothpaste on the bite and let it dry overnight before washing it off. For more suggestions from our Medical reviewer, including when to use chemical products like Stingose and After Bite, read on!
- Do not get discouraged if a remedy doesn't work right away. Some remedies may take two or three applications before its effects fully kick in. It will eventually stop itching; distract yourself by doing something else.
- In cooler days of summer, try to wear a light jacket to protect your shoulders, neck, and arms
- You might react to mosquitoes from a different place more than your original hometown. There are many species of mosquitoes, so you may react to the bites of some species more than others.
- If you think you might scratch in your sleep, cover the bite with a band aid.
- Avoid wearing sweet-scented perfume and dark clothing, as these tend to attract mosquitoes.
- Using essential oils and ice packs are the best way to treat the itchiness that comes from mosquito bites.
- Wash the bite as soon as you know it is there.
- Dry skin may make you itch more, so applying some protective lotion or moisturizer could help too.
- If the bug bites are mostly around your feet or ankles, try putting long socks on. Especially if you're trying to sleep.
- Try applying a few drops of oregano oil (oil of oregano) after washing your mosquito bite. You can repeat this every 2 hours.
- Lavender deters them. Put some lavender oil in a diffuser near your bed if you're getting bit in the night, or just rub some of the oil on you before going outside.
- Avoid getting bitten by taking preventative measures: avoid going outside when mosquitos are most active (dusk and dawn), put screens in windows and promptly repair tears, wear long-sleeves and pants, or use an insect repellant containing DEET, Icaridin (also called picaridin), or oil of lemon eucalyptus.[26]
- If you think you are allergic to mosquito bites (your bites start swelling immediately), discuss oral antihistamine options with your doctor.
- Whatever you do, don't scratch or rub your bites. This will make the itching worse.
- Mosquitoes carry certain serious diseases that can be passed to humans, such as West Nile Virus, Zika virus, malaria, dengue fever, and yellow fever. It is important to take protective measures so you avoid getting bitten.
- If your itching doesn't stop and the sores aren't healing, see your doctor. Skin that appears inflamed or infected requires medical treatment.
- See a doctor promptly if you develop a fever, headache, body aches, or other signs of infection.[27]
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Thursday, December 2, 2010
It's out of control!
I still had brownie leftovers, but it was simply so dry, and since I had a friend over for coffee today, I decided to try and make some cupcakes. They were definatly more succesfull, but I need to practice my mad glazing-skills. Not so elegant. But tasty! And I got to use the cake-stand that I bought more than a year ago.
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I mine øjne ser de meget elegante ud - men velsmagende er vel trods alt det ypperste. Jeg er vild med, at kagemonstret er løs i snekulden. Haps herfraReplyDelete
Haha, ja, er blevet lidt et cookiemonster. Nom-nom-nom.ReplyDelete
Mmm, jeg synes de ser skønne ud, sådan lidt 'tilfœldigt' lœkre :-)ReplyDelete
Hihi, tak Ida!ReplyDelete
Tilfældig lækkerhed er noget jeg kan li'!
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That's the minimal price they pay for all the benefits they reap: not only generating more in less time, but also accomplishing greater feats than either had seen in their careers up to this point.
"At the end of the day, we don't experience the familiar end-of-day drained feeling," Lau says. "The peak moments are higher, and the troughs of sorrow neutralize more quickly, because we're not alone in them. And we always surprise ourselves by how much more we accomplish in less time."
How having a shared purpose reduces friction
This arrangement sounds nearly too good to be true, but Hsu's and Lau's alliance didn't happen out of sheer luck and happenstance. They set up their relationship consciously in ways that others can replicate and modify.
"There are different ways co-leadership can manifest," Hsu says. "We teach in our leadership program that you need to be deliberate about creating connections with the people you're working with and learning about what motivates them, and then really design how you want to work together."
The people working together in this situation can be any combination of engineering managers, product managers, and design managers. It can be between individual contributors across teams, or across functions. Really, it's any small group of people working on a similar plane with related (if different) facets of the company.
A lot of times, the typical communication between these leaders is not exactly strong. You'll see each department figuring out their own stuff and talking to the others only sporadically. In that model, you don't really have that shared goal of the company's success being the most important thing. And you're missing out, Hsu says, on the potential for people to support, challenge, and learn from each other — and ultimately elevate leadership as a whole.
In a typical organization, there's a lot of friction, miscommunication, and lost context around what people actually mean. And there are loyalties to the design team, the product team, or engineering, that reduce those leaders' incentives to collaborate with one another."
"In a typical organization, there's a lot of friction, miscommunication, and lost context around what people actually mean," she explains. "And there are loyalties to the design team, product team, or engineering, that reduce those leaders' incentives to collaborate with one another."
Often, when these types of individual-centric teams fail, it's because the leads are only focusing on the ideas of their particular areas as opposed to each of them co-owning the actual goal of making sure the project they're working on succeeds.
"From the company perspective, the only thing that really matters is that the company succeeds," Lau says. "Who does what **doesn't really matter — but how it gets done, does. Co-leaders have made an investment of trust into their relationship so that they understand what's important to each other and they're able to focus on their shared goals."
Creating co-leadership from where you are
Building this collaborative rapport with shared goals is simple to conceptualize when you're starting a company with another person: you both want the new company to succeed. But how do you make this happen in practice, in your current position in an established company?
One place to start looking is the parallel ladders already climbing through your organization. There's the management ladder, the technical ladder, even the product management ladder. These are great areas to find your co-leaders without restructuring things organizationally, Lau and Hsu say. Identify the people on alternate tracks who you can design a relationship with so that you are all more effective in getting things done.
Sometimes, these will be people you've worked with for many years already. "There's a level of comfort or maybe even friendship there," Hsu says. "But a lot of people rule out the idea that you can create that level of trust with people you've only worked with for a few months."
That level of trust is possible with anyone, no matter how long you've known them, they say—so long as you develop that relationship purposefully. Co-leading, after all, is more about connection than it is about titles.
Oftentimes in tech, those types of explicit design conversations around relationships don't actually happen, or maybe they happen in an ad-hoc fashion. It can be done very intentionally."
What Hsu and Lau both brought from their coaching backgrounds is the focus on actually talking, openly and explicitly, with other people. Tease out what's important to them, because we often assume that what's important to us is what's important to everyone else.
"We ask people powerful open-ended questions that get them talking about the things that are important to them," Lau says. "Step one is getting that out in the open. When that stuff is implicit, it's really hard to build a strong foundation around it."
Once you get what's important out in the open and on the table, what success looks like to each of you, and what the shared goals are at this point in time, then you can have explicit conversations around them. Hsu and Lau teach this as the idea of designing your alliances.
"You can have conversations around how you want to design your relationship together to both respect those things and take care of those things," Lau says. "Oftentimes in tech, those types of explicit design conversations around relationships don't actually happen, or maybe they happen in an ad-hoc fashion. It can be done very intentionally."
These conversations can be uncomfortable at first because we are not used to having them. They can make us feel vulnerable, and we're accustomed to keeping our own business to ourselves. But you can break through those old familiar feelings when you're looking to build a close working relationship with someone else.
"Sometimes, people are uncomfortable saying, 'Hey, let's invest in our relationship,'" Hsu says. "There are times when it's more expected or comfortable, like when you join a team or you get a new manager. But there's almost always benefit in asking people questions like, 'What's more important to you in working together? What do you want to get out of it? What does success for this project look like?' All these questions that you would think are easy to answer, but a lot of times people will say what they think you want them to say. It takes time to become comfortable and open to honestly answering questions like these."
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The key to keeping these co-leader relationships working through time is to keep having conversations around these ideas, and to continuously check any unspoken, implicit beliefs before they lead you astray. Essentially, a continuous co-leadership scenario thrives when you give air to every aspect of that relationship.
"You have to have conversations around these things," Lau says. "One of the tools that we teach people is to gut-check the assumptions that they make. We teach people to have conversations where they share their assumptions about each other. They share the impact that the assumption has on their relationship. Having that conversation then becomes material for redesigning their relationship if necessary."
So designing your alliances is not a one-time endeavor. You are signing up for a constant cycle of redesigning the relationship. And the co-leaders who succeed are the people willing to make those investments in each other and themselves.
"The powerful part about clearing these assumptions is it becomes another way to offer and receive feedback," Hsu says. "The stories that we make up about other people are more about us projecting onto other people. I have a story that if I ask you too many questions you'll find it annoying. That's easy to receive and process. Then you can say, "Ask me as many questions as you want. I'm not going to be annoyed. I'd just like to help you.'"
This constant building up of the relationship comes back to the idea that co-leaders, as co-creators, are like an improv comedy team. One of the foundations of improv most helpful to this relationship is known as yes, and.
If she says 'Yes, and,' we can go back and forth to create a rich scene where we're supporting each other's observations and also building on top of them."
"If I say, 'Oh, look at that dog in the street,' my partner has to both affirm what I said and also build on top of it for the scene to actually function," Lau explains. "If she says, 'Yes, and it's rolling around in something,' we can go back and forth to create a rich scene where we're supporting each other's observations and also build on top of them."
One way Hsu sees this dynamic in managing engineering teams is when engineers go off by themselves to start tackling a problem on their own, without getting feedback for quite some time. When they finally do get feedback, it could wind up being something like, "This is actually the completely wrong approach," and those engineers could have just wasted several hours of their time.
In a co-creator relationship, that engineer could bounce ideas off their colleague before diving into the code. They could submit code early (by breaking their work into smaller pieces), and get feedback more often throughout the process — building trust between the team and boosting knowledge-sharing, while also minimizing the potential that the engineer gets off track.
Another place this dynamic shows up is when we share fresh ideas with people. "We all have experiences where we share a new idea with someone, we're hoping for some cheerleading or support, but instead the idea gets popped immediately," Lau says. "I think this happens in engineering a lot because we're so used to pointing out what's wrong with a design. That ends up being pretty detrimental to ideas succeeding. When Elon Musk is trying to fly human beings to Mars and the response is 'This could go wrong, this could go wrong, this could go wrong,' we're not going to get very far."
It's when you support each other's ideas and allow yourselves to dream much bigger that you can actually inspire and move each other, Hsu and Lau say. It's a skill and a tactic that you can pass on to the engineers on your team as you encourage them to invest in co-leadership themselves. Every opportunity for a conversation around shared ideas, goals, and motivations is an important place where co-leaders can use yes, and to motivate and inspire the people they're leading—and, of course, each other.
If you want to start designing your alliances and finding co-leaders in your work, download Co Leadership's free, 3-step Guide to Designing Powerful Alliances. You'll get a taste of what Hsu and Lau have been teaching in their leadership programs and online courses.


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Outsourcing concerns the method in which businesses hand over some processes of their business capacities to external providers. Any business process that can be performed from an external location can be outsourced. This involves functions such as transaction processing, payroll and order and inventory management, IT managed services, to give some examples. Moreover, there are so many call center services that are being outsourced as well. As a small business owner, you realize that for you to succeed in a competitive market you need to provide the best brand experience for your customers. Below are some of the most essential factors that you should keep in mind when you are thinking about outsourcing your business processes.
Best Time to Outsource
Most of the time, when you do something all alone, you save more money than if you had employed someone to do it for you. It is because of this that when remote teams will do the work on your behalf, it has a hefty price tag. Even if you could save money by deciding to hire employees to do some tasks in-house, outsourced services have various advantages.
Technology is one of the most important components of a business. For your tech backbone to fully function, however, it requires experienced and consistent support. Choosing the right IT managed services provider can not just save you money in the long term but also make the difference between just surviving an emergency and forging ahead for growth. The top IT managed service companies offer an extensive scope of services, such as comprehensive software and hardware support.
Modern businesses today demand modern hardware and software to conform to the existing legislation, as well as to keep an efficient business going. Outsourcing particular processes will allow your company to save time and money. An outsourced managed IT service, as an example, can integrate smoothly with your operations to guarantee efficient and legal business processing. It offers a streamlined and efficient inventory management system that will dramatically the way your business operates.
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The eastern Pennines in England is the home of the Dales Pony. This pony has received recognition as the versatile equine because it is not only hard working but also stylish in looks.
The height of the ponies in this breed can vary from 14 to 14.2 hands. The head of these ponies are neat and does not have a dished profile. It is broad at the region of the eyes. The eyes which are set wide apart are alert and bright. The muzzle portion is small. They ears curve inwards. The muscular neck is slightly arched and has a full mane. The ponies of this breed do not have fine withers. They have a deep chest. The body that is barrel shaped is short. The ribs of the ponies are well sprung and the loins are very strong. The hindquarters are long and powerful. The tail of this animal is also thick. The fine legs are well muscled and have feathering. The joints in the legs are very flexible. The hooves of this pony are big and round.
These ponies of this breed are very brave and reliable creatures. They are tough and sturdy animals. These intelligent creatures are also kind, high spirited and alert horses. These animals forgive easily and are eager to please. They are also willing and quick learners. They are also easy keepers and possess great stamina.
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The preferred coat colors of this breed are black, grey, dark brown, bay and roan.
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Initially this breed was used as pack horses for transporting heavy good and also as artillery ponies. Today, the Dales Pony finds its use as a riding pony because of its endurance and even temperament. Thanks to their everlasting stamina, they are also used for riding over long distances and for treks. In addition to this, the horses of this breed also find their use as show horses and for driving, endurance riding, dressage jumping and in other events.
The Pennine Pony is considered to be the ancestor of the Dales pony. This breed was also influenced by the Friesien blood and Scottish Galloway which is now an extinct breed. This influence made the ponies more sure footed and fast.
In order to further improve the walking abilities of the Dales pony, in the 18th and 19th centuries, these ponies were cross bred with the Clydesdale, Yorkshire Roadster and Norfolk Trotter. In the 20th century, these ponies were further influenced by the Fell Pony. In the year 1916, the Dales Pony Improvement Society was formed with the objective of protecting these ponies.
This breed was almost on the verge of extension due to its excessive use in the war field. The formation of the Dales Pony Society in the year 1963 brought about a ray of hope to ensure the survival of this breed.
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a woman ... tentatively exploring the Creator who intelligently and divinely grants her the dignity of free will while laying out a plan for every breath of her life before she was a heartbeat in a living womb
Monday, February 13, 2012
Integrity and Isolation
you know you deserve in your relationships. Asking for what you
want and need from others. Speaking your truth, even though it
might create conflict or tension. Behaving in ways that are in
harmony with your personal values. Making choices based on
what you believe, and not what others believe. —Barbara De Angeli, Roots of She
"Speaking your truth… conflict or tension" perfectly describes the start of my week. Looking backward from 50, I am examining my childhood through Wounded Heart. My nerves are raw. My heart is bruised.
Somewhere between my mother's "Shh don't tell" 1960 Camelot facade and my father's critical voice of advice, the child me lost the ability to articulate her own needs. She was loved. She was not heard.
This past Sunday morning my heart is bruised. My nerves are raw. I select the
red shirt, definitely a sign of danger within. I arrive, meet friends for breakfast. When someone tells me where to sit, how to order my food, I am not silent.
I am not cruel. I articulate that I am capable.
The child me is amazed.
WhisperedHopes began. The questions held within its pages prompted a self-awareness. I discovered no overt abuse, simply a nagging negativity into which the child me was immersed. A dense liquid blackness splashed on my heart.
This time, on my third journey into the pages, I am exploring my life in community, with a handful of friends, within an intimate group of strangers, in a sanctuary filled with songs of praise on a midweek night.
In solitude the child me - and the adult me - is restored. Solitude is not isolation. Even in the quietest moments, I am not alone. God is with me.
"... Jesus often withdrew to lonely places and prayed." —Luke 5:16 NIV
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God bless you rw. Thinking of you this morning as I read your touching post and praying for you as you navigate this path at this time in your life with our gentle Shepherd. I love His timing ... it is always perfect.
- February 13, 2012 at 8:31 AM
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Among my friends in Wounded Heart are my sister and my daughter. Telling my own story, while difficult, is mid-range on the pain scale. Witnessing the stories of these women I love is excruciating. Is that why parents often miss the pain we inflict on our children? Why parents often do not hear? In this book, in doing the work, God opens the eyes of our hearts. Rw
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The pecan tree, Carya illinoinensis, produces the buttery flavored nuts made famous by pecan pie, a favorite dessert in North America. The trees are native to much of the United States and Canada, growing in plant hardiness zones 5B to 9A. In the pecan orchards of Texas, Florida and other southern states, commercial producers are very familiar with the inherent challenges presented by growing pecan trees. Perhaps the greatest of these is the natural zinc deficiency that affects this species.
Zinc Deficiency
Native pecan trees have difficulty absorbing zinc, which can lead to a number problems for commercial growers. However, according to an article by George McEachern, extension horticulturist with Texas A&M University, the inability of the pecan tree to absorb zinc is a natural survival strategy. The lack of zinc causes mature trees to shed their fruit and inhibits vigorous growth. This allows the trees to conserve energy and water in order to endure the drought conditions that frequently occur in their native habitat.
The signs of zinc deficiency in pecan trees are usually noticeable in the foliage. Leaves may be stunted and curved or may have wavy edges rather than the normal serrated margins. Discoloration of the leaf veins where they become much darker than the rest of the leaf is another telltale indication of insufficient zinc absorption. Another symptom of the problem is irregular shoot growth whereby new shoots emerge from the stem in bunches rather than singly.
Treatment of Acidic Soil
Applying zinc sulfate is the standard method of treating zinc deficiency in pecan trees. Determining the pH level of the soil is the key to selecting the right approach. Acidic soils with a pH of less than 6.0 will respond to direct application of zinc sulfate by spreading it around the tree. The recommended annual dosage is one half pound of zinc sulphate per year of tree age to a maximum of 10 pounds.
Treatment of Alkaline Soil
Alkaline soils will not respond to zinc sulfate applied directly to the ground. Carbonates found in high pH soil will bind the zinc sulfate into complexes that are not water-soluble. Spraying is the recommended method of application in this case. Add 2 pounds of zinc sulphate per 100 gallons of water and spray the foliage three times in spring when the trees start to bud. Additional applications should be made as new foliage develops.
Although applying zinc sulfate will encourage vigorous growth of foliage and fruit, it can also cause pecan trees to become stressed. Since zinc deficiency is a natural survival strategy for pecan trees, treatment with zinc can weaken the trees by encouraging excessive growth of foliage and fruit. In essence, the added zinc allows the trees to put too much energy into new growth at the expense of maintaining the health of the whole plant. Therefore zinc sulfate is best applied when the other needs of the tree have been addressed. These needs may include water availability, fertilizer treatment and soil amendment.
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The word hibiscus encompasses over 200 different species with thousands of cultivars that bloom in every color but blue and black When planning a tropical-themed garden, hibiscus should be one of the first plants considered as it is easy to grow and closely identified with tropical islands. Large garden centers and nurseries often sell the hibiscus as a bare-root plant which should be planted in the landscape in the spring.
Choose a location for the hibiscus. It needs sunshine, but afternoon shade is fine. It also needs room. Hibiscus needs air circulation in order to avoid fungal diseases, so give the plant 3 feet of space in all directions.
Remove any weeds within a 3-foot radius of where you intend to plant the bare root hibiscus.
Amend the soil for the hibiscus. Add a 3-inch layer of compost and a 2-inch layer of peat moss to the existing soil. Use the gardening fork to mix the amendments to a depth of 8 inches.
Dig a hole in the soil in which to plant the bare root hibiscus. It should be twice the diameter of the rootball and the 4 inches deeper than it was growing in the nursery. You can determine this depth by looking for the soil ring toward the lower half of the trunk. Throw 2 tablespoons of bone meal into the bottom of the planting hole.
Place the roots of the hibiscus into the hole and fill the hole, halfway, with soil. Add or remove soil from the hole to make sure that the bare root hibiscus is planted 4 inches deeper than it had been previously. Fill the hole with water, allow it to drain and then finish filling the hole with soil.
Water the soil until the water puddles. Do not water the hibiscus again until is has its first set of leaves.
Add a 3-inch layer of mulch to the base of the hibiscus and spread it around the plant. Keep it at least 2 inches away from the bark.
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- Peat moss
- Shovel
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