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If you've longed to run a business and work for yourself rather than putting up with a boss there are two options. Buy an established business by browsing online business sales websites or contact a business broker, whether you want to run a removals business like Brilliance Removalists, cleaning operation or digital marketing agency – or start up a new one from scratch.
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Brown Urine Causes of Light-Brown, Dark-Brown Discoloration
Why is urine brown in color?
Brown urine is not a normal variation in the color or urine. Urine that is brown in color may be a consequence of one of the causes of dark yellow urine or red urine progressing further. However, there are certain unique causes of brown colored urine that also needs to be considered. Brown urine may vary from light brown to dark brown, or even shades of brown that is bordering on black and described as tea-colored, coffee-colored or cola-colored urine. The consistency of the urine may also change and it may have a murky appearance, the causes of which are discussed further under cloudy urine.
A brown discoloration of the urine may be due to metabolites or colorants within certain foods, beverages, drugs or supplements. A common pathological cause is hematuria (blood in the urine) and though it is expected to stain the urine pink or red, in many cases of hematuria the urine appears light to dark brown. This is often due to the compounds of red blood cell breakdown like free hemoglobin and fragmented red blood cells. Myoglobin may cause a brownish discoloration of the urine. Hematuria may at times present with brownish-black specks in the urine, similar to coffee grounds.
In some cases, like with a melanoma, the natural pigment melanin is passed out in the urine which has a brown color. Less commonly, the presence of feces in the urine (fecaluria) may cause the urine to appear brown in color although this is more likely to present with brown specks in the urine. Fecaluria arises when a fistula develops between the bladder and colon or rectum.
Causes of Brown Colored Urine
As with any change in urine color, non-pathological causes need to be considered which includes :
- Foods and beverages – rhubarb, aloe, rhubarb, beets, blackberries
- Drugs – levodopa, chloraquine, primaquine, furazolidone, metronidazole, nitrofurantoin, methocarbamol
- Herbal supplements – cascara, senna
- Reactions with chemicals and detergents in the toilet bowl water
- Strenuous exercise (march hematuria)
Pathological causes of a brown urine include :
- Liver diseases – viral hepatitis, cirrhosis
- Infections – blackwater fever (malaria complication), yellow fever, leptospirosis
- Trauma (kidneys)
- Glomerulonephritis
- Iron toxicity
- Hematuria, painless hematuria
- Melanoma
- Porphyria
- Tyrosinosis
Given some of the infectious conditions that may cause brown urine, it is important to consider recent travel to foreign destinations as a risk factor. This is particularly important if a person suffering with brown urine has recently traveled to Africa or certain parts of South, Southeast and East Asia. Excessive use of nutritional and herbal supplements can be considered as another risk. These products are available over-the-counter and often labeled as 'natural' but is not necessarily without side effects.
Symptoms with Brown Urine
Brown urine, whether light colored or dark, is a symptom of some underlying disease. Depending on the causative disease, there may be several other symptoms. However, most causes of brown urine are not related to the lower urinary tract (bladder and urethra). Many of the expected urinary symptoms would not be present. Therefore symptoms that may accompany brown urine can vary significantly depending on the cause. There may be :
- Abdominal pain
- Flank pain
- Fever
- Malaise
- Fatigue
- Changes in skin color or eye color
- Changes in appetite
- Weight loss
Tests for Brown Urine
Various tests may be conducted to identify the cause of brown urine. Firstly a clinical examination, assessment of symptoms reported and medical history will help the doctor isolate some conditions that may be responsible. These conditions are referred to as the differential diagnosis. Then specific tests may be conducted based on this differential diagnosis.
The most likely tests will include :
- Urine dipstick
- Urinalysis which is urine collection for cytology (microscopic examination) and culture (growing any microbes in the urine sample.
- Urea and electrolytes
- Other blood tests like complete blood count (CBC).
Treatment of Brown Urine
There is no specific treatment for brown urine on its own as it is just a symptom of some disease. It needs to be investigated further by a doctor and treatment will be commenced for the causative condition once diagnosed. Simple measures may be helpful for many of the conditions that can cause brown urine. This includes :
- Strict bed rest.
- Drink plenty of fluids.
- Eat well – balanced meals without preservatives and spices.
- Avoid any sexual contact.
- Discontinue all nutritional supplements and herbal remedies.
- Do not use any medication without a doctor's supervision. Chronic medication should be continued though until advised otherwise by a doctor.
Patient's need to be aware that a wait and watch approach without any medical attention is dangerous. Simply following the measures above and drinking additional water will not "flush" out the problem. Medical attention is necessary. The consequences of some of the causative conditions of brown urine can be life threatening. Even if the symptoms appear to be easing, it still needs to be assessed by a medical doctor.


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Come along on the ultimate road-trip adventure that will leave the whole family howling with laughter! When Kate, a take-charge "Alpha" wolf, and Humphrey, a laid back "Omega" wolf get snatched by park rangers and relocated halfway across the country, the two must set off on an incredible journey home. With the help of a goofy golfing goose and his quacky duck caddy, Kate and Humphrey won't let anything stop them – prickly porcupines, grumpy bears, even a speeding locomotive – from getting back to Jasper Park in time to help save their pack from rival wolves. And along the way, Kate and Humphrey learn that even though they are complete opposites, they make a pretty good team! It's a thousand miles of fun in this wildly entertaining journey the whole pack can enjoy together.
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Growing Pool of Unskilled Labor Left behind in Vietnam
A mismatch of economic development, education, and other factors has led to a skilled labor shortage in Vietnam, threatening to spread poverty in urban and rural areas.
Strategic Foresight Group writes,
"The percentage of unskilled labourers is expected to increase significantly in Vietnam in the next five years. Vietnam's workforce was 48.54 million in 2009. 47.7% of that workforce was employed in the agriculture and fisheries sector, 21.5% in industry and construction and 30.8% in the services sector…With an increase in the workforce and the latter two sections demanding more skilled labourers, unskilled labourers are facing an uncertain future. The percentage of unskilled labourers in Vietnam was over 70% of the total workforce in 2009, up from 66% in 2006."
The main reasons for this increase are a lack of relevant education and lack of vocational training. Education curricula have not caught up changing economic makeup, and many graduates simply aren't prepared for current jobs. Only 10% of the total workforce has some sort of vocational training, which would allow unskilled laborers to enter the skilled labor workforce. IFTF adds that many employers are reluctant to initiate such programs because workers go through them, then leave for other jobs.
The Strategic Foresight Group writes that the industry and services sectors employ over half the workforce and account for 80% of GDP, but given the low supply of skilled labor, they will struggle to grow. Meanwhile, unskilled laborers will struggle to find employment. Migrants traveling to cities in search of jobs will likely remain unemployed, meaning more poverty in cities and more poverty in rural areas because workers can't send money back to their villages.
IFTF adds that this is an importance case study for other countries modernizing their economies without finding ways to bring the workforce along.
Sources:Strategic Foresight Group, Dec 2010, page 12:
'Labour forces offer bizarre paradoxes.' VietnamNet Bridge 12 February 2010: http://english.vietnamnet.vn/biz/201002/Labour-market-offers-bizarre-paradoxes-894471/
'Vocational training for rural workers.' DTI news. 16 August 2010: http://www.dtinews.vn/news/education/vocational-training-for-rural-workers_4192.html
'Garment firms face labour shortage.' Than Nien News. 20 August 2010: http://www.thanhniennews.com/2010/Pages/20100822123002.aspx
'An advantage backfires.' Saigon Times. 30 June 2010: http://english.thesaigontimes.vn/Home/business/vietnam-economy/11123/


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what is ovarian Cysts?
A: ovarian cysts are fluid filled sacs in the ovary. There are many types of ovarian cysts like graafian follicle cysts, corpus luteum cysts, hemorrhagic cysts, dermoid cysts and pathological cysts like due to cancer. The ovarian cysts can cause some problems like abdominal pain, cycle irregularities and infertility etc. Diagnosis is made by pelvic ultrasound and blood tests. Treatment depends upon underlying cause. Some cysts don''t require treatment. But pathological cysts can be managed by surgery and use of birth control pills....
what is an ovarian cyst and what causes ovarian cyst?
A: ovarian CYSTS ARE HARMLESS : ovarian cysts are small fluid-filled sacs that develop in a woman's ovaries. Most cysts are harmless, but some may cause problems such as rupturing, bleeding, or pain. ovarian cysts affect women of all ages. The vast majority of ovarian cysts are considered FUNCTIONAL (or physiologic) or simple cyst. In other words, they have nothing to do with disease. Most ovarian cysts are benign, meaning they are NOT cancerous, and many DisAPPEAR on their own in a matter of weeks without treatment. Cysts occur most often during a woman's childbearing years. Some ovarian...
what are ovarian Cysts?
A: ovarian cysts are fluid filled bodies that form on ovaries, and there are many types that may have few to many symptoms. Many women will get an ovarian cyst occasionally, and most are unlikely to notice the fact since the cyst will generally recess on its own with no treatment. Other cysts may grow large, become painful, and run the danger of rupturing, which can harm the ovary and is a medical emergency. The most common types of ovarian cysts are called functional cysts, and these occur when something goes wrong during ovulation. An ovary produces a follicle each month, which is similar to a cyst, and this releases an egg. Sometimes the...
what is ovarian Ultrasound?
A: ovarian ultrasound is a type of medical imaging which is used to visualize the ovaries. This type of ultrasound may be used in cases where it is suspected that a patient has a problem with her ovaries, or in patients who are undergoing evaluation for infertility. Like other types of ultrasound, it can be performed as an outpatient procedure in a medical clinic or hospital, and the ultrasound imaging may be done by a doctor or by an ultrasound technician. Ultrasound imaging uses sound waves to create a picture of what is going on inside the body. It works much like radar, with the sound waves...
Does anyone know what causes ovarian cysts and/or what can be done to prevent them?
A: ovarian cysts are when you release an egg and there is nothing there to fertilize it, it usually passes through, but the egg attaches itself to your ovaries and then it forms a cyst. I get them all the time- birth control can prevent them- u would normally get them around the time you ovulate. The normal function of the ovaries is to produce an egg each month. During the process of ovulation, a cyst-like structure called a follicle is formed inside the ovary. The mature follicle ruptures when an egg is released during ovulation. The corpus leteum forms from the empty follicle and if pregnancy does not occur, the corpus leteum dissolves....
what Causes ovarian Cysts? I Was Diagnosed With Having One, what is The Treatment For It? My Doctor Didn''t Explain Hardly Anything To Me Other Than No To Worry About It. It Does Cause Pain And I Think It May Be Why I Have Chronic Yeast Infections. ?
A: I suggest you read this www.medicinenet.com It provides causes for ovarian Cysts. This link provides treatment options. womenshealth.about.com...
what are Some ovarian Cyst Symptoms?
A: There are many things that may indicate you have an ovarian cyst, yet ovarian cyst symptoms are not always present. Some women have an occasional cyst without being aware of it, if these cysts are small they may recess without pain or problem. ovarian cyst symptoms can sometimes be difficult to recognize because they may be similar to symptoms of other conditions involving the abdomen, like appendicitis. Other conditions affect the reproductive system and have symptoms similar to an ovarian cyst. These conditions include ectopic pregnancy, endometriosis, cancer of the ovaries and pelvic inflammatory disease.
Help with ruptured ovarian cyst?
A: 18 Jun 2011 Seek medical help. Recently my friends mom had a operation regarding this, since the surgery she has felt way better. You can''t overcome this by yourself, or on your own, you must seek help. Votes:+0CommentVote upReport shebop 18 Jun 2011thanks tj, I guess I should have explained my ordeal a bit more. I just seen my PCP on wed and she is aware, also have a appt sched w gyn next week. I''m prescribed oxycodone 5-10mg every 6hrs prn and also take lyrica. I guess I''m looking to hear from people with similiar situations. I''m still in pain and can''t get comfortable, barely able to move. Just wondering if any1 has suggestions on how to get comfortable. Guess, I''ll give sleep a try again. Shebop auntniknik...
what kind of folk remedy should I take to dissolve my ovarian cysts?
A: ovarian cysts are a very common problem for women. ovarian cysts are very similar to blisters and are fluid filled sacs. There are different types of ovarian cysts and most of them are quite harmless and pass without the need for any medical treatment, but it would be advisable to get medical advice as at time if the cyst does not go away on its own there can be complications. There are often no visible symptoms, and when present the cysts would most likely cause a dull ache or feeling of pressure or fullness in the abdomen. The presence of pain during intercourse and otherwise could also be an indication of an
what is an ovarian cyst?
A: An ovarian cyst is a sac filled with fluid or a semisolid material that forms on or within one of the ovaries, the small organs in the pelvis that make female hormones and hold egg cells. There are different types of cysts, many of which are normal and harmless (benign). Functional cysts, which are not disease related, occur as a result of ovulation (the release of an egg from the ovary). Functional cysts generally shrink over time, usually within 60 days, without specific treatment. Functional ovarian cysts, which are relatively common, should not be confused with other types of cysts that are disease related....


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Rachel Stevens is an English singer, model and TV personality. She originally became famous as a member of S Club 7 before launching a successful solo career in 2003. She was also named FHM's Sexiest Woman Of All Time in 2014.
Rachel Lauren Stevens was born in Southgate, London, England on April 9, 1978. Growing up, she attended Osidge JMI School and Ashmole School in London. She would later go on to graduate from the London College of Fashion with a degree in business. After deciding that a career in public relations wasn't for her, she decided that it was finally time to pursue her singing career, a move which wound up paying off in a major way.
Like many famous singers before her, Rachel is not only a talented vocalist, but extremely beautiful at that. In fact, in 1993, before a career as a musical artist was even a thought in her mind, she went up against and beat 5,000 other competitors in a modeling contest put on by UK teen magazine Just 17. Her natural good looks would go on to play a big part in her musical career, too, as her career blew up upon joining S Club 7 and starring on their immensely popular series "S Club 7 in Miami."
S Club 7 went on to make three more TV series, release four albums, 11 singles, and even spawned the film "S Club Seeing Double" in 2003. That same year, the band broke up, but it then allowed Rachel to become a solo artist. She went on to release two solo albums of her own titled Funky Dory and Come and Get It. Along the way, she has also become a famous TV personality, and even competed on BBC's "Strictly Come Dancing" in 2008. Even though she finished second place overall, she still set the record for most perfect 10s ever achieved on the show.


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Sense the greatness that before you unfolds.
Seek no more for hollow answers.
Answers that lay within you all along.
Farewell to dawns seen through saddened eyes.
Farewell to pasts to sorrows chained.
Forget your fears.
You will have everything.
You will be strong and want no more.
Youll be adored.
You will have everything.
Forget your fears and want no more.
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UNO Spin is played in a similar manner to the game UNO, with the addition of spin cards and a spinning wheel that dictate actions that can change the course of the game. The first player to get rid of all cards earns points equaling the total of all cards left in opponents' hands. Whoever scores 500 points wins the game.Continue Reading
There are subtle differences between the standard style of play for UNO and that of UNO Spin.
Standard rules
UNO Spin is played with 108 cards and a spin wheel. Players play by matching cards in the "Discard" pile. Cards may be matched by number, symbol or color. If players do not have cards that match, they should take a card from the "Draw" pile.
Spin rules
If a player plays a number card with a spin pattern, the player next in line must spin the wheel and follow the indicated action.


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Maybe it's true that any publicity is good publicity – even if said publicity involves senators calling your film "dangerous."
"Zero Dark Thirty" opened in very limited release yesterday and scored big with urban audiences.
This reteaming of The Hurt Locker's Kathryn Bigelow and Mark Boal starring Jessica Chastain in a 2 hour, 37 minute semi-fictional hunt for Bin Laden looks to have scored the biggest Wednesday limited opening ever without a stage show….
Early numbers indicated a giant $124,848 its first day from just 5 runs for a per screen average of $24,969.
The news wasn't so good for Barbra Streisand's comeback film. Yes, the avowed Republican hater did appear in two "Fockers" films, but her turn in the just-released comedy "The Guilt Trip" represents her meatiest project since 1996's "The Mirror Has Two Faces."
"Trip" is fairing badly so far, and the movie will face stiffer competition this weekend from the likes of "Jack Reacher" and "This is 40." Wonder if Streisand's near-constant GOP bashing alienated Middle America to the point where its denizens chose to avoid her latest film?


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UK retail sales directly through social media are forecast to grow to £290m by 2014 from £210m.
The study, commissioned by eBay, also predicts that £3bn of retail sales will be influenced by social media by 2014.
The increase is expected to be driven by retailers targeting consumers with personalised offers and deals on social networks.
Nearly half (46%) of social media users are already using social platforms while thinking about making a purchase, and 40% of users are actively deciding what to buy based on what they have seen on social media platforms, including reviews and recommendations, and this is only set to grow.
The publication of eBay's study coincides with data released by Experian Hitwise which shows that Pinterest is now the fourth biggest social network in the US and 14th biggest in the UK.
Americans spend on average 15 minutes per Pinterest session and Brits nine minutes. Americans are more likely to visit Pinterest after having been on Facebook compared to Brits who will go to Pinterest direct from Google.
This could be good news for retail sites, as we've seen evidence to suggest that Pinterest drives more sales and higher average order values than Facebook.
Experian's data shows that Instagram has also experienced a massive growth in traffic in the past 12 months.
This table shows the increase in the share of visits to all sites by country between July 2011 and July 2012.
The use of instagram among top brands has also increased, with new data from Simply Measured showing that 40% of the brands on the Interbrand 100 now have an account on the mobile photo sharing service.
With that in mind, we compiled a list of nine brands making great use of Instagram, and one that isn't.
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This once again highlights the importance of social media for businesses, in this instance the world of e-commerce. Although it's only a forecast, an 80million increase over two years is a pretty significant amount of revenue and one that other businesses should take note of. More people are noticing and reacting to links and ads placed on social media each time they log in as its becoming a natural part of its infrastructure. As a result, I'd expect to see this trend continue beyond 2014.


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No. 3 Wisconsin-Whitewater comes back to down No. 7 Illinois Wesleyan
BLOOMINGTON, Ill. -- For the third time in four games this season, UW-Whitewater forced more than twenty turnovers as the third-ranked Warhawks defeated No. 7 Illinois Wesleyan 71-65 at the Shirk Center on Tuesday. Freshman forward Darnell Harris had 32 points, with 21 in the second half as UW-Whitewater (4-0) overcame a halftime deficit.
Illinois Wesleyan sprinted out to an 8-0 lead, six of those points coming from junior forward Victor Davis. The Titans made that margin stand up for most of the half, with Whitewater eventually whittling the margin to 17-16 at 5:17. The Titans responded by building a 26-19 lead with 2:22 on the clock after a three by freshman point guard Bryce Dolan. Harris and sophomore guard Quardell Young hit back-to-back threes for the Warhawks to pull within one again with 0:53 on the clock. Two free throws gave IWU a 28-25 lead at intermission.
Harris led both teams with 11 points in the half, hitting 3-5 from beyond the arc. Illinois Wesleyan hit 52 percent from the floor in the half while Whitewater shot 38 percent, pounding the boards to a 20-9 advantage, but the Warhawks stayed close by forcing 17 turnovers (while committing seven).
UW-W changed the complexion of the game in a hurry, outscoring IWU 14-2 to open the second half and giving Whitewater its first lead of the game. Junior center Luke Knoble and Harris accounted for all of Whitewater's points in the run.
The Titans answered with an 11-2 run of their own to tie the score at 41.
Holding a slim 49-48 lead with 7:32 left, Whitewater used a 7-0 run to own some distance at 56-48 with 6:43 on the clock. The Warhawks eventually increased the lead to eleven with just 1:10 left in the game, which proved to be too much to overcome even though the Titans fought back within 69-65, scoring five points in four seconds.
Davis hit a three pointer for the Titans and on the inbounds Whitewater was called for a five second violation. Senior center Kevin Reed took the IWU inbounds pass for a goal. This time on the inbounds pass Whitewater found Luke Knoble on the post route, hit him with a pass and his layup ended the scoring.
IWU committed 25 turnovers, more than any opponent UW-W faced all last year. The turnovers offset the Titans edge on the boards, which ended up 34-21.
Harris' 32 points is the most by a Warhawk this season, topping the 24 Quardell Young scored against Aurora, and the most since Chris Davis scored 33 in Whitewater's NCAA III tournament win against Virginia Wesleyan March 10, 2012. Harris hit 6-8 three point shots. Knoble pitched in with 18 points, going 8-9 from the field.


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Domtar Broadly Expands Its Range of FSC-Certified Papers to Include Unique Specialty and Book Papers
Aug 04, 2011, 06:15 ET
Already a Leader in Offering Environmentally and Socially Responsible Products, Domtar Will Increase Its Annual Sales of FSC-Certified Paper by More Than 150,000 Tons
MONTREAL, Aug. 4, 2011 /PRNewswire/ - Marking a new milestone in environmental responsibility, Domtar Corporation (NYSE: UFS) (TSX: UFS) announced today a broad expansion of its paper products that are certified to the standards of the Forest Stewardship Council™ (FSC®).
Beginning today, Domtar's EarthChoice® product line - the broadest collection of environmentally and socially responsible papers available - will now include specialty products used for bandage wraps, popcorn bags, candy wrappers, sugar pouches, hamburger wrap and a wide range of other everyday applications. Domtar produces these specialty papers at mills in Espanola, Ontario; Port Huron, Michigan; and Rothschild and Nekoosa, Wisconsin, all of which are certified to FSC standards by the Rainforest Alliance.
Domtar also announced today that all production of its Domtar Tradebook paper will now be FSC-certified and renamed EarthChoice® Tradebook. The product, specifically designed for book publishers who are committed to sustainability and providing an environmentally responsible choice, had previously been FSC-certified only on request.
As a result of this expansion, Domtar will annually sell more than 150,000 additional tons of FSC-certified paper.
"We have worked with Domtar for over a decade now," said Tensie Whelan, president of the Rainforest Alliance, whose SmartWood program audits forests and companies to FSC standards. "With these new FSC-certified products, Domtar continues to move the industry forward when it comes to environmental responsibility."
FSC certification ensures that forests are managed in a way that protects nature and the people who live and work there. Auditors perform a thorough assessment, checking a range of criteria such as:
- The steps taken to protect soil and water;
- Safeguards that provide protection to fish and wildlife; and
- Whether the number of trees harvested is less than the number that either regrow naturally or get planted.
The announcements mark the latest steps by Domtar, a long-time promoter of FSC certification, to demonstrate its environmental leadership. In June, for instance, Domtar launched an online tool called the "Paper Trail," providing unmatched transparency among today's industry calculators. The tool allows customers to view the environmental impacts of specific paper grades, helping businesses and consumers measure their impact on the environment whilst providing guidance in their choice of paper product.
"In 2009, we were proud to be the first company to sell one million tons of FSC-certified EarthChoice paper, and we're excited that today, we can expand that line even further to include specialty products and book papers," said Lewis Fix, Domtar Vice-President of Sustainable Business and Brand Management. "This is going to help provide more ways for our customers to put their commitment to sustainability on paper. After all, we're more than just a paper company, we're the Sustainable Paper Company."
About Domtar
Domtar Corporation (NYSE/TSX:UFS) is the largest integrated manufacturer and marketer of uncoated freesheet paper in North America and the second largest in the world based on production capacity, and is also a manufacturer of papergrade, fluff and specialty pulp. The Company designs, manufactures, markets and distributes a wide range of business, commercial printing and publishing as well as converting and specialty papers including recognized brands such as Cougar®, Lynx® Opaque Ultra, Husky® Opaque Offset, First Choice® and Domtar EarthChoice® Office Paper, part of a family of environmentally and socially responsible papers. Domtar owns and operates ArivaTM, an extensive network of strategically located paper distribution facilities. The Company employs approximately 8,500 people. To learn more, visit www.domtar.com.
About the Rainforest Alliance
The Rainforest Alliance works with people whose livelihoods depend on the land, helping them transform the way they grow food, harvest wood and host travellers. From large multinational corporations to small, community-based cooperatives, businesses and consumers worldwide are involved in the Rainforest Alliance's efforts to bring responsibly produced goods and services to a global marketplace where the demand for sustainability is growing steadily. For more information, visit www.rainforest-alliance.org.


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The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has eliminated all bluetongue-related import restrictions on U.S. cattle entering Canada. It also reduced testing requirements for anaplasmosis, and removed import bans on U.S. sheep, goats and other small ruminants.
National Cattlemen's Beef Association executive secretary Terry Stokes said CFIA's move toward a science-based permit system for ruminant animal imports is extremely important for U.S. producers of breeding stock -- eliminating unnecessary procedures and costs. He said Canada's new regulatory plan is also significant for producers who don't export live cattle, because it represents further progress toward reliable, science-based trade.
"If we're going to ask U.S. cattlemen to compete in a global economy, then our trading partners need to reciprocate and open their markets to our cattle without imposing unjustified trade barriers," Stokes said.
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|Causes and consequences of linguistic complexity in non-U.S. firm conference calls
Brochet, Francois; Naranjo, Patricia; Yu, Gwen
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|Brochet, Francois, Patricia Naranjo, and Gwen Yu. "Causes and consequences of linguistic complexity in non-U.S. firm conference calls." Harvard Business School Working Paper, No. 13–033, October 2012
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NICOLE Richie put a paparazzo to shame on social media after he dropped his child on the floor to take a photo of her.
The designer and TV personality is mother to daughter Harlow and son Sparrow with Joel Madden.
While travelling from New York City to Los Angeles Richie shared the upsetting incident with her 1.1 million followers on Instagram.
"This paparazzi dragged his poor, sweet little girl on my plane from NYC to LA. As he ran her off the plane, he dropped her ON THE FLOOR of LAX as she laid there, crying her eyes out.. Just to get his shot. #Heartbreaking #FatherOfTheYear" (sic), she posted, attaching a photo of the photographer shooting a picture while his child was lying on the ground.
The 31-year-old fashionista has recently spoken about how committed she is to her family's welfare, particularly her two children.
"Joel and I both grew up in what other people would call an unstable home. We both come from divorced parents and did a lot of moving around, so it's very important to us to create a stable environment for our kids… or at least try to," she explained to British newspaper The Telegraph.
Richie was adopted by Lionel Richie and his now ex-wife Brenda Harvey when she was nine years old, shortly afterwards, they went through a difficult divorce.


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COMMERCE - The Commerce ISD Board Monday night will receive an update on the Community Plaza, which enters its second week of operation.
A grand opening for the Mexican Consulate-sanctioned Plaza was held last month. The purpose of the Plaza is to educate Hispanic young people and adults for success in life and work, and dozens of Hispanic families will benefit from English as Second Language classes.
This is the 13th Plaza that the Mexican Consulate in Dallas has opened in the region, with hopes to continue to expand in North Texas. Commerce is the first Plaza outside of the Dallas Fort Worth Metroplex.
A report on the Plaza can be heard as part of Monday's regular agenda, scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. from the CISD Administration Building.


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RB Stephen Hopkins among Michigan football recruits enrolling early; Marvin Robinson waiting on eligibility
Earlier this season, sometime after he committed to Michigan, Flower Mound (Texas) Marcus running back Stephen Hopkins got an email from a rival Big Ten coach saying he wouldn't fit into Michigan's spread offense and might want to reconsider his commitment.
The e-mail ended with a question: Should we keep recruiting you?
"I'm like, 'Nah, I'm good,'" Hopkins said. "I (visited) a lot of traditional powerhouses and this is the best combination of coaches, the fans, academics. Nobody beats them in academics really, except for maybe Stanford, but their football program is not on the same level as Michigan's football program. Just the combination of everything was too good to pass up."
Hopkins, who plans to major in business finance and hopes to be a sports agent one day, is 1 of at least 6 Michigan recruits expected on campus when classes begin Wednesday. Receivers Jeremy Jackson, Jerald Robinson and Ricardo Miller, offensive lineman Christian Pace and running back Austin White also will enroll this week. Safety Marvin Robinson is awaiting word on his eligibility, and quarterback Devin Gardner still is trying to graduate early.
(Complete list of 2010 Michigan recruits).
At 6-foot and 235 pounds, Hopkins isn't your typical spread running back. By comparison, Â Vincent Smith, who enrolled early and played as a true freshman last year, is 5-foot-6 and 158 pounds.
But Hopkins watched with interest the role Brandon Minor played for Michigan this year and believes he can fill the big-back void as a true freshman.
Minor led the Wolverines with 502 yards rushing and 8 touchdowns in 2009, but was hampered by leg and shoulder injuries. When healthy, he was far and away Michigan's best running back.
"I think I'm a pretty strong runner just like Brandon Minor is," Hopkins said. "I'm a little bit bigger than he is, but I think I have a lot of the same attributes he does running the ball. He gets tough yardage, breaks first contact, gets a lot of yards after contact. I think I'm a lot like that."
Hopkins said he ran for about 1,350 yards as a senior and broke former Purdue running back Steven Ennis' school rushing record with 4,960 yards for his career. He also played some linebacker for this first time as a prep.
"I had a pretty good season," said Hopkins, rated among the top 10 running backs in the Dallas area by the Dallas Morning News. "My numbers weren't as high because we had some more running backs that could help carry the load so I didn't have to get the ball as much, so that helped me. It helped me have better games. It helped me contribute more."
At Michigan, Hopkins said he expects to contribute next fall in a wide-open backfield.
With Minor and second-leading rusher Carlos Brown gone and Smith coming off a torn ACL, Mike Shaw, Mike Cox and redshirt freshman Fitzgerald Toussaint will be the only backs ahead of Hopkins on the depth chart this spring.
Hopkins said he wants to lose 15 pounds and prove to everyone he fits in Michigan's system.
"I have an opportunity to come up this spring and show the coaches I can get on the field early," he said.
Robinson still hoping to enroll early
Safety Marvin Robinson said Monday he should learn sometime Tuesday if he will be eligible to enroll early.
Robinson, who took 3 classes over the summer in an attempt to graduate in December, said the holdup stems with 2 classes he took last semester.
"Most likely things are going to work out where I can go up there tomorrow," Robinson said.
Even if things don't, Robinson said he's firm in his commitment and will sign with Michigan in February.
Dave Birkett covers University of Michigan football for AnnArbor.com. He can be reached by phone at 734-623-2552 or by e-mail at firstname.lastname@example.com. Follow him on Twitter @davebirkett.
Thu, Apr 8, 2010 : 11:09 p.m.
I've watched this kid every game he's played in varsity football (myself being in the marching band at the school) and he is incredible. i cannot tell you how many times he has appeared down only to see him running out of the back of a pile. One of my favorite football players to ever watch. He gets his yards without fancy shake n' bake moves, only forward motion and running over defenders. Being from the Detroit area and following Michigan religiously as much as i can i know this is the guy for the job. I've seen him get dragged down by an open field tackle so few times, and he's a consistent yard gainer. That's what Michigan's been missing these past few years with Minor's injuries. those 5 yards on first down and those extra inches on thirds and fourths. In my opinion this is the man for Michigan.
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 : 1:21 a.m.
Im glad to see many RR supporters, he needs alot cuz its hard to change a whole program from one style to another. Hopkins looks like a brandon minor, could be better (no offense to brandon minor). If he gains speed he could be a very dangerous runningback, speed/power packed in one player. Surprised not that many elite schools tried to recruit this guy. Hes probably going to be those players who weren't highly recruited an later become All-Americans. Looks like the spot is filled for Brandon Minor. WIsh Brandon Minor luck in the NFL i have a feeling he'll do great. RB looks great next year anyways without hopkins with great speed and lil power but hopkins could balance it out more so UM looks very bright next year. Good job in recruiting RR, Im behind u wit ur other supporters. GO BLUE!!!!
Wed, Jan 6, 2010 : 12:32 a.m.
Why do u many of u trash RR. He does know how to recruit, and he knows how to win, jus give him time and UM will be back as a Nat. Powerhouse. FOr u ppl who also trash Lloyd it is shaming to hear u guys trash him. HE was a great coach who won a Nat champ. and recruited great players. Hopkins looks like a promising player who could do wonders for Um short yard situations. And many other recruits look like they have some great talent. This is inly RR second full reruting class and is tryn to change the whole UM system from pro to spread so it'll take a while till RR is comfortable the whole roster fits his system. Devin Gardener looks very promising and could be a future OSU killer =P. Cornelius jones seems like the pat white kind of player RR loves. Marvin Robinson is filling up S/LB position which is a huge plus. And Wilson, parker, knight, grimes, murphey, and mathis could be huge pluses to UM. if they all commit the future for the secondary is looking really strong, and so is everything else but the secondary is what needs improvement. I predict 9-3 atleast, Possibly a Rose Bowl appearance. UM is going to surprise the College World next year. GOT TO HAVE FAITH IN RR. GO BLUE!!!!
Tue, Jan 5, 2010 : 4:33 p.m.
A BIG BACK for the Big Ten. Looks like RR knows what he's doing to me. Keep Recruiting RR, I'm behind you. Some of know what you are trying to accomplish here. Michigan will be a powerhouse again and for a long time.
Tue, Jan 5, 2010 : 12:46 p.m.
I loved that opening quote from Hopkins: exactly the kind of kid we want at Michigan. We are, and always will remain, at elite status with an attitude like that. Go Blue!
Tue, Jan 5, 2010 : 4:32 a.m.
I wish there were more defensive players that were enrolling early as that is the side of the ball we need the most help next year.
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 : 10:25 p.m.
A great pick up. I'm sure he will play a lot next year in short yardage situations. By 2011 he'll probably be sharing many of the carries. It's great to have a full stable of RB! An enrolling early may free up more spots for all the talented kids who have decided they wanted to play here! Wow, earlier I had thought we would be lucky to finish around 15th in the country but with many of these 4 star recruits wanting to joint the team we may have a top 10 class after all!!!! Watch out in a couple years. UM will be a real Juggernaut once this young defense improves!!!
Sean T.
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 : 7:44 p.m.
Looks like RR is really trying to save his job.......Thank Goodness! This my friends, is a "REAL" Big Ten RB and I must say that I give RR a "thumbs up" for this recruit.
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 : 7:44 p.m.
I'm guessing they'll go 6-6 next year...that MIGHT be enough to get another year for RR but they're gunna have to pour it on and win some big games late in the year. Favorable H/A schedule too.
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 : 7:20 p.m.
Redceder(I hope the misspelling is on purpose), Lloyd Carr won 5 Big10 titles in 13 years as head coach at Michigan. Your team (Michigan State) since joining the Big10 in 1953 has 6 titles. Once you and walmart graduate from middle school, see if you can obtain some tape on the Lloyd Carr era.
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 : 7:16 p.m.
@walmartwolverine = cheapfan...go change your name to walmartbuckfan...what a troll!
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 : 6:42 p.m.
Kid looks strong alright. But seriously youtube video makers...can't you just leave the crappy music off for once? At least it wasn't death metal.
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 : 6:10 p.m.
Red, I thought it looked bad "IF" Braylon was dissing. It does not help the program if he intends to say things like that. What if a recruit was watching and remotely starts to re-think about Mchigan.
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 : 5:12 p.m.
There is a storm brewing in Ann Arbor baby...building, building, building and I love it! Go Blue
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 : 4:51 p.m.
Hopkins sounds like he has a good head on his shoulder and I suspect, with that size, he may be able to play early. Last year was Rod's 1st complete recruiting class that was all his. This is his second class and it looks to be very good as well. I am glad we have 7 early commitments. Lloyd Carr hardly ever got early commitments. I am glad to see Coach Rod getting some of these kids to graduate early. GO BLUE!
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 : 4:26 p.m.
hahaha nice video clip, I loved it! Stephen looks like a beast and it looks like he has folowed Michigan with his comparison to Brandon Minor. I can see the same comparisons, he should get faster and dynamic once he hits spring training and the workouts. Glad to see you on board Stephen. Good luck and I'm looking forward to seeing you put a hurting on the rest of the Big Ten. Welcome aboard.
Mon, Jan 4, 2010 : 4:01 p.m.
Spoken like a true "fan" walmartwolverine. I'm sure you and all the other naysayers will be the first to celebrate when RR wins the national championship. Real fans are supportive even during dire times.


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ELIZABETH – From Sept. 1 to 16, Union County College will be offering a free ESL course for healthcare workers who are residents of the city of Elizabeth and are over the age of 18. This career training course is for those who want to get a job in the healthcare field, that have advanced-level English skills, and are available to participate in the 45 hours of the course.
The course will be offered daily from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. or from 5 to 9 p.m. on the 5th floor of the college's Elizabeth I. Kellogg Building located at 40 West Jersey Street in Elizabeth. This course is for anyone who would like to improve their knowledge of the English language and work in the healthcare field.
Information sessions about this training course will be held on Aug. 25, Aug. 26, Sept. 1, and Sept. 2, at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. at the Retail Skills Center located on the lower level of the Jersey Gardens Mall by Entrance "D", at 651 Kapkowski Road. A simple assessment test will be taken during the Information session.
To learn more about this free training or to register, call at 1-908-355-4444. To enroll, one will need a social security number.
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OTT provider of personalized, low-cost TV content displaces cable and satellite TV
WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. – May 27, 2015 – Well aware of their target market, executives at YipTV -- the new OTT broadband television service that brings live channel broadcasts from around the globe to millions of multi-lingual consumers in the United States -- felt they couldn't launch service without offering robust, full-featured iOS and Android apps that enable users to watch programming on their mobile devices.
The reason was simple enough: They knew that a substantial portion of their intended audience considers their mobile phones and tablets among their most needed and prized possessions as they strive to establish new lives for themselves in America.
Indeed, YipTV's market research indicated that mobile phones are one of the first – and often the only – devices that new arrivals obtain and rely upon most to stay connected with family and friends here in the U.S. and back in their native homelands.
"For many people new to the United States, their smartphones and their apps truly are their lifelines to the world around them, whether for voice calling, texting or using their data plans to watch TV programs," said YipTV co-founder and CEO Michael Tribolet. "Their video-ready smartphones with apps like ours for Apple's iOS and Android operating systems often are substitutes, if not replacements, for TVs or set top boxes.
"That's why our apps for iOS and Android are free downloads once subscribers sign up from the Apple AppStore and GooglePlay," he added. "And for consumers who have their phone settings in, say, Spanish, our apps intuitively and automatically download in Spanish."
iOS and Android both have strong documentation on how to build apps, Tribolet said, and ample third-party support among developers. This made it easy for YIPTV's developers to develop apps that work seamlessly on iPhones, iPads and the many different flavors of Android smartphones and tablets.
YipTV is the first multi-channel Over the Top (OTT) television provider of personalized, low-cost TV content that truly eliminates the need for cable or satellite TV subscriptions. With availability over any type of wired or wireless broadband connection, YipTV uses Internet-based delivery technology to provide affordable access to international programming content at only $14.99 a month, with no long-term service commitments or contracts.
"Another benefit is even if subscribers learn of an event by word of mouth or on the spur of the moment, our mobile apps allow instant gratification so people can use their phones to watch live events as they happen on channels such as beIN Sports or sports channels in Latin or South America," Tribolet said. "Our mobile apps allow consumers to select the channels they want to watch, and at a fraction of what they would pay for some of the same content from traditional cable or satellite providers. It's the users' ability to control their own watching experiences.
"And speaking of mobile screens, because smartphones have been in market now longer than Smart TVs, smartphones continue to drive the innovation that's showing up in Smart TVs," he said.
In addition to Android- or iOS-enabled smart devices, YipTV lets subscribers explore a whole world of live telecasts using a smart TV, laptop or desktop computer. YipTV also can be viewed on a traditional TV screen using an Apple TV™ or a Google Chromecast™ device. With YipTV, viewers gain a highly personalized entertainment experience wherever, whenever and however they choose whether watching at home or on the go.
Launched with 50 channels, including live broadcasts of sports, news and entertainment from Latin America and Europe, YipTV offers intriguing and entertaining viewing options to its target market. The company plans to expand its lineup of programming by adding channels from Europe and Asia in coming months.
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The Role of Counselor
Counselors are the lifeline of our ministry! Of the 550 student volunteers who work with Impact Retreat, 390 of them are counselors. Counselors are the primary source of contact to the freshmen class. Our desire is for Impact to be filled with counselors who love Jesus and love freshmen, desiring to have them experience godly community in college while connecting to the local church in the Bryan / College Station area.
Attending an informational is highly recommended if you are interested in the role of counselor. It is a great way to learn more about the heart of Impact, the position of counselor and the requirements to apply and serve in the role. Informationals last about 30 - 45 minutes and there are three opportunities:
Everyone who submits an application for counselor will receive an interview. Here are a few details to help you plan ahead for your interview:
We will email all applicants approximately two days after the close of applications to give instructions on how to sign up for an interview.
Interviews for Impact Counselor take place at our office located at 700 University Dr. E #107 College Station, TX 77845. In years past people have ended up on the wrong side of University Dr, so we recommend mapping one of these points of reference as they are all neighbors to our office:
New Life Church, Golden Corral or Genghis Grill.
As far as SPECIFIC location, we are to the immediate left of BCR Realty. There is a brick column conveniently positioned right in front of our door, but you should be able to spot us easily next to BCR Realty.
Please arrive 5 minutes early to your interview as we will be doing a large amount each day and will work hard to stay on schedule. You being there a little early helps us with this. Also, know that these are casual. No need to dress up! You will be interviewed by two of our staff members and interviews tend to last about 15–20 minutes.
Requirements to Apply
- Be enrolled and taking classes at either Texas A&M or Blinn this Spring semester AND the following Fall semester.
- Maintain a 2.0 GPA cumulatively and for the most recent grading session before Impact Retreat.
- Be investing in a local church and be a part of a bible study based small group.
- Agree to Impact's statement of beliefs and adhere to the staff behavioral contract.
- Pay $190 in staff dues (scholarships are available).
- Work in a partnership with a fellow counselor to lead a group of 6-10 incoming freshmen
- Build unity among your "camp" of fellow counselors, co-chairs and prayer teamers
- Create an environment of inclusion and connectivity for the freshmen
- Facilitate small group discussion and interaction at retreat for your small group of freshmen
- Give guidance and support as freshmen transition into college
- Follow up with your freshmen during their first semester
- Model church connectivity and service as it flows from your example of living for the Lord in college
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- Mandatory weekly "camp meetings" lasting two hours in length, beginning the week of February 25th and ending the week of April 22nd.
- Mandatory first staff retreat: March 2nd & 3rd
- Mandatory second staff retreat: April 20th & 21st
- Your assigned session, including the two days before your session. Dates for these are APPROXIMATELY:
- ALPHA: August 6 - 9 (workdays August 4 & 5)
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...from some trusted sources on the web. Similar to how Hotwire or Priceline works, how you can search for the best deal on hotel rooms that stay updated with prices that change consistently. I need my website to be able to find the best deal on a specific item (like a dvd) and give you the updated price from whomever has the lowest price at that moment
We are Ebay seller in UK and Germany, and now planning to do a deal promotion, we need someone who have an account on the deal website just like hotukdeal/vouchercode in UK and mydealz/deallabs in Germany, or other deal website in Italy/France/Spain,to post our deal information on the website.
Hi there, This is Nancy and I am working for some amazon sellers for some different categories. We are needing some people who can help us post deals posts on some popular deal websites. If you could do that, please feel free to contact us. Kind Regards, Nancy
We are now looking for someone or team who have aged & active accounts (mydealz, ) that can post our products' deal information on those sites or other Top forums, such as xda-developers, techspot, 2ch and so on. All deals can also be considered. I will give you content and the coupon, you just need to do some rewrite. And we would like to establish
Tiamat is a high technolog company which main focus with the bluetooth earbuds and speakers. We do deeply research with people's daily life and try to make it more convenience. We sell our products on Amazon, it's not only high quality, but also with affordable price, we would like more and more people in the world know our products, so we need
...Magento developer to build Marketplace deals extension. 1. Deal extension will be for marketplace/multivendor site. 2. Admin will create the deals. eg: deal 1 = Summer deal 15% off , deal 2 = year end deal 20% off 3. Deals should have start date, end date, deal joining date for vendors and deal terms & conditions 4. Created deals wil...
Hi, I need a case study for my company to do a public reference, do let me know if keen.
Hi, I am an Amazon seller, and I am looking for deal posters for my products, please contact me if you can help me. Deal posters needed( slickdeal,kinja,dealnews,woot,redflag, etc. ) Sincerely, Sarah
...need REAL HUMAN TRAFFIC to my site, how many traffic can you drive to my site daily for 15days, I need to know how many daily and what's the cost? My Site is an adsense site, so I don't want Bot traffic that will block my adsense account and my IP. I dont want IP traffic, I want real Human traffic, because i will check daily to see. S...
We need some deal poster who can help us to post deal on UK or US deal sites, such as slickdeals, dealsplus, dealnews, Latestdeals, groupon, vounchcode and so on. It's urgent. If you can, please contact me as soon as possible. Thank you.
We are now looking for someone or team who have aged & active Redflagdeals accounts that can post our products' deal information on the [login to view URL] will pay you money as the commission. PM me if you can help.
We looking for deal poster with an aged and active account on popular CA Deals website (like Redflagdeals etc) to post a deal. Requirements: 1. Aged accounts 2. Never banned 3. High reputations preferred PM me if you can help
Hi I am looking for someone who can help me to post deals on Slickdeal this web, pls let me know if you can do or not, how much you charge and more details. Regards, Penny
...everytime they like a deal, post a deal on our website, add comment, visit the website daily etc. However, we want users to cashout real money via paypal for their hard earned points collected via our website. Lastly, we need someone to go through the website and see what is taking up a lot of resources and fix this. We need the site to be fast, during
...everytime they like a deal, post a deal on our website, add comment, visit the website daily etc. However, we want users to cashout real money via paypal for their hard earned points collected via our website. Lastly, we need someone to go through the website and see what is taking up a lot of resources and fix this. We need the site to be fast, during
In need of someone to build a financial planning and investment brokerage website. If you have some background in finance or understand the financial language this would-be a plus. I am expecting a turnaround time of 3 weeks at most. Just for a general idea of what I am looking for, I have some links to websites below that I like. Can you please show me past websites you have built? When you have ...


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Some good trees for home landscaping small gardens include trees that grow to less than 40 feet, such as the Crape Myrtle, Smoke Tree, Saucer Magnolia, Fig Tree, Crabtree, Eastern Redbud and Flowering Dogwood. Large yards can also include larger trees, such as the Sugar Maple, Colorado Blue Spruce, Japanese Flowering Cherry, Northern Red Oak, Eastern Red Cedar, Red Maple and Yellow Poplar.Continue Reading
Before selecting a tree, growers should know their growth zones and choose the most compatible trees. For instance, the Crape Maple is a hardy tree that is best planted in zones 7 to 9. The Smoke Tree loves hot and dry weather and is best grown in zones 5 to 8. The Saucer Magnolia can handle a wild range of environments, including pollution, and is best grown in zones 4 to 9. The Fig Tree requires protection from the wind and cold and should be planted in zones 7 to 11.
Although the Sugar Maple grows well in most temperatures and soils, it's best planted in zones 3 to 8. The Colorado Blue Spruce can grow in almost any location, but grow them in zones 2 to 7, and give them enough room to grow for the best results. Keep the Japanese Flowering Cherry pest-free and grow them in moist, well-drained soil in zones 5 to 8. The Northern Red Oak can grow for 300 years and are best grown in zones 3 to 8. The Eastern Red Cedar grows well in almost any soil type and loves the sun, and it should be planted in zones 2 to 9.
The USDA separates the zones into 11 sections in its Plant Hardiness Zone Map. These numbers measure the minimum average temperature in each area.Learn more about Landscaping