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Everything you need to know about aphids for growing plants indoors and out, commercially or as a hobbyist.
Everyone has dealt with aphids at one point or another….or all the freaking time! They are ubiquitous, pervasive and the world's number one economic pest in agriculture.
There is a wide range of damage caused by aphids, or as a result of aphids. Most commonly, an aphid infestation (or even just a few aphids) reduces the saleability of ornamental crops, or can be a cosmetic concern in your garden. The sticky and shiny honeydew they produce further reduces saleability but also attracts other insects, and can lead to secondary infections from molds and mildews.
But the damage goes further. Many aphid species will attack new, succulent plant growth and stunt or deform it with both the physical damage of their feeding, and toxicity in their bite. Their ability to increase in population quickly can lead to young, tender plants succumbing to the infection and dying. And, perhaps the greatest risk, worldwide, from aphids is their ability to vector plant diseases and viruses.
In commercial settings, particularly indoors and in protective greenhouses, aphids must be closely controlled. Outdoors, monoculture crops are at great risk, but most gardens seldom need interventions of aphid control, as nature quickly takes over. (Despite most gardeners' quickness to do so.)
And that's a point I want to clarify first: aphids are a primary food source for a seemingly unlimited number of other living creatures: wasps, beetles, fungi, birds, reptiles, mites….you name it! Aphids – in a natural setting – are meant to produce food by being the food. They start early in the spring, attack young, fast-growing plant tissue, and multiply fast enough to feed the many predators that rely upon their presence throughout the year.
Watch: Scouting for Aphids
In an organic garden and with the right amount of tolerance you can watch aphids come and go throughout the season on a variety of plants. Some damage will be dealt, but it'll never become a "problem." And before you jump to solutions, know that there is no circumstance where you should be buying ladybugs that have been collected from the wild. Read more. Or watch the video here.
But here we are talking about Aphids because it is the pest most people are driven to panic over. With a little information you may find that aphids are easily dealt with and nothing to panic over. Here's what you need to know:
- Types of aphids
- Aphid Life Cycle
- What they like and don't like.
- Common mistakes that make aphids worse.
- Aphid predators
- When there are enough aphid predators to relax.
- How to prevent aphids in the first place.
Types of Aphids:
We are starting here very simply because most people find this fascinating. There are thousands of types of aphids! Every once in a while I run into a comment like "That's an aphid!? I thought aphids were black." And I have to explain the many colours of aphids, which also runs into conversations about the size of aphids and then (to the surprise of many) that there are wooly aphids and also root aphids in the soil. Check out the variety:
You may recognize many aphids by name: "Green Peach Aphid," "Foxglove Aphid," "Black Cherry Oat Aphid," "Pea Aphid," ect. Typically we know these aphid species because they are of a great commercial significance, and the reason for that is they have a wide host range. Meaning: there are several species or varieties of plants that they will happily infect and damage.
However, too often gardeners will see aphids on something like a lupin (for example) and panic, remove the plant or spray it with a chemical or home remedy. But, had they known that MOST aphid species can only infect one species of plant they wouldn't need to panic. For example, if in a garden full of a variety of plants, you notice a lupin is covered in a teal/grey aphid, you can be sure that is the Lupin Aphid, and will not spread to other plants that are not lupins. So you could leave that plant alone, since the predators that will arrive to eat the Lupin aphid will spread into your yard to eat other species of aphids.
What complicates this, is that many plant specific aphids have a different over-wintering plant from their primary host plant. For example, the Hop Aphid infects Hops (both the brewing type and the ornamental type), and stinging nettle and (sometimes) cannabis since they are all closely related. However, the Hop Aphid needs to overwinter on Prunus trees. (Plum family). Here are some more plant-specific aphids that either have a single host, or a small group of hosts and an overwintering host (not, wide-spread species that can infect many plants). Their name usually gives away the specific plant they infect.
Lupin Aphid
Hop Aphid
Pecan Aphid
Cabbage Aphid
Pea Aphid
Cannabis Aphid
Size Matters too! Size is important for ID. If you're used to seeing large aphids, like the Melon Aphid, then you may overlook the tiny Hop Aphid, or think it's not an aphid. Furthermore, aphid size can restrict some predators, and is (along with species) essential for parasitoids. Many aphid parasitoids (wasps) will be host specific and may only parasitize one species of aphid. Even if they try to parasitize another species, often they cannot because they are specially designed for their specific host aphid. Sometimes they are simply uninterested in a different species, and sometimes it is the size that makes the parasitoids too small to do damage, or too big to expect a viable offspring to be produced within the smaller aphid.
Aphid LifeCycle
Further complicating aphid identification is that sometimes they have wings. These "Alate" aphids can be males, but more often they are females that have reached a population or environmental trigger and formed wings to spread-out.
Male aphids are rare. Most aphids reproduce by live-birthing exact clones of themselves. When a new female aphid is born, it already has thousands of clones of itself developing inside. This is why aphid populations can "explode" seemingly overnight.
As mentioned above, sometimes female clones are produced with wings and sometimes winged males are produced. There is sexual reproduction when males are produced, but this is extremely rare in most aphid species. So, when someone says they see aphid eggs, question them. In all my years studying and working with them, I've only seen aphid eggs in the wild, once. (Instead, it's almost always smaller aphids or predator eggs.)
Typically, aphid infestations start when winged aphids fly into a yard or greenhouse. They immediately produce clones and begin feeding. Aphids feed by piercing plant tissue with a mouth piece and allowing the plant's veinous hydraulic system to pump nutrients into the aphids' mouths. They are feeding on phloem (think of it as sap), which is the nutrients the plant is pumping to and from its above ground tissue and its roots. Aphids almost continuously feed, which allows them to reproduce almost constantly, as well.
So, other than the cloning live birth of a male in order to start a sequence of sexual reproduction, you can think of the aphid lifecycle as simply this:
Winged female finds your plant.
Produces non-winged female clones that feed and reproduce further.
Aphid population reaches a tipping point and new female clones are winged.
Winged clones leave to infect more plants.
Seasonally, they tend to be at their worst in Spring and early summer. By Autumn they are usually well matched by natural predators and moving towards overwintering sites. In the cold months, some aphids like Foxglove aphids may still be problematic, especially if their predators are gone for the season. Then in Spring, as soon as there is green plant tissue and a sun high-enough in the sky to induce rapid plant growth, aphids will be happily feeding and preparing for another year.
What They Like and Don't Like
Other than the obvious, (certain plants,) aphids don't require many specific conditions. Again, there are so many species that simply giving a temperature range doesn't give them the respect they need. But here are some major generalizations that are useful for growers:
Like – High nitrogen: If you want to grow aphids (which I do) you simply grow a plant normally with lean soil, then fertilize the heck out of it so the aphids can reproduce faster. Fertilizers rich in nitrogen are best because it is the element required for rapid, soft, green growth. That growth is tender, and easily pierced by aphid mouthpieces, especially those of the small, new clones. (Read more about fertilizers' impacts). You may have heard the theory that Brix (sugar content) is what aphids are after, but at very high levels of Brix the aphids can't feed. This has been disproven with peer-reviewed research. Plants can produce compounds aphids don't like (nicotine, caffeine…etc) and these may be produced at different ratios to sugar at different times, but, very simply, the more sugar the faster they reproduce.
Like – Soft plant tissue: As above, nitrogen can cause this, but so can a positive change in weather. After rain, especially in the spring, when the sun comes out and roots are wet, plants are often poised for rapid growth. This does the same as high nitrogen and aphid populations can expand quickly. Similarly, when a plant flowers based on day length, there is a chemical switch, and often the stalks shoot up. This can cause a similar explosion in aphids.
Like – Weakened plants: Again, nitrogen weakens the plant by producing succulent green growth without the necessary potassium and phosphorus to firm up the stems and outer leaf membranes. But fertilizers aren't the only culprit. General plant stress: drought, infection, too much or too little sun..etc also contribute. Also, washing or spraying leaves with any soap, acid, base, some oils, or other home concoctions can wash away the thin waxy membrane on leave surfaces. Days later the plant becomes highly susceptible to UV, infection and pests. (Think of it like stripping your skin down to a fragile, thin layer.)
Like – Absence of predators: New research currently being conducted is showing aphids react to a smell put-off by some beetle predators. Earlier research (Lucas, et al) from Université du Quebec á Montreal found that large predators with feet are detectable by the aphids via their footfalls. An approaching predator can induce defensive actions like dropping from the plant, kicking at predators, or simply walking away. An "absence of predators" might be obvious to you, but it's necessary to point out that indoor plants and those in greenhouse often have aphid populations in the absence of predators.
Like – Ants: Ants farm aphids for the honeydew they produce. They literally pick up and move aphids to new plants or new leaves and actively fight off aphid predators to maintain the aphid colony. Ants are even known to carry aphids underground for the winter in order to establish them as a food supply in the next spring. Ants must be controlled in commercial settings before aphid predators are applied. A recent study found that ants will choose highly refined sugars over aphid honeydew. So the common and effective ant trap is a mixture of table sugar and borax. Famous entomologist for Agriculture Canada, Dr. David Gillespie suggests this recipe:
1/2 Cup sugar
1 1/2 Tbsp Borax
1 1/2 Cups warm water.
Soak cotton balls in the mixture and place near the ants. They'll feed on the sugar and borax and take it back to the hive to feed the queen. This will poison all of them.
DO NOT over-do the concentration of Borax – this can cause all kinds of plant injuries.
Dislike – Strong blasts of water: heavy water flow, like from a hose can cause mouthpieces to break off. The aphids eventually starve to death.
Dislike – Vermiform Predators: They obviously dislike all predators, but vermiform (meaning wormlike) predators do not elicit defence actions from aphids. Instead they sit there feeding and get eaten. So the most damaging predators tend to be the larva of hoverflies or aphidoletes.
Dislike – Movement: Foxglove aphids are classic for this: Wave your hand above the plants and they drop to the ground. Cabbage aphids, when approached will begin to do the "wave", where in sequence they invert their bottom halves, perhaps to look more like one big organism. Regardless of the individual reactions, appearing to be a threat from above can disrupt their feeding. Some growers pass a spray boom over the crop just to create a moving shadow that interrupts foxglove aphids and slows their feeding and damage.
Common Mistakes that Make Aphids Worse:
All home remedies! Stop doing this insane thing! You're not doing anyone any good by recreating a chemical pesticide with stuff off your shelf – and that is exactly what you're doing. Commercial pesticides are typically an active ingredient (which seldom works, thanks to overuse and built-up resistance) and a spreader and a sticker to form small droplets to cover more area and stick to plant surfaces long enough to work. Those are soaps and oils. So even your blended spicy pepper (oil) and a bit of dish soap is essentially a powerful pesticide. And before you say "Good!" consider this:
These pesticides work because they kill insects by contact. Some leave behind a smell or residue that keeps some pests away for a few hours or days. But all of these do irreparable damage to your plants. Commercial growers that leave-behind sprays and use bio-controls often find that plant health is so much improved (and plants are quicker to market or fetch a higher price) that it not only makes biocontrol more effective, but less costly. You may not see the plant damage when using soaps and oils, but it thins the leaves, removes the wax coating and makes the plant very susceptible and attractive to pests and infection.
All that is really needed is pure water. It washes off the honeydew, knocks some aphids off and doesn't disproportionately kill predators, which are likely already present.
Washing them off: I mention it above because sometimes it is warranted. To the untrained eye the unsightly mess of aphids, shedded exoskeletons stuck to honeydew…etc is an eyesore needing to be eliminated. However, I rarely get called to an "aphid infestation" that isn't already populated by natural predators. Sometimes we have to add more predators, and sometimes we don't. Washing aphids off is a last resort to save a bloom you need to sell. Otherwise, let nature do it's work and augment with commercial bio-control agents (aphid predators).
Conducting a Push: If you're in the cannabis industry your plants are always in a "push." For the rest of us, we sometimes conduct a push when weather has kept a crop behind where it should be. If hanging baskets destined for Mothers' Day sales looks like they won't be ready, we pump up the nitrogen and "push" the plants. The most seasoned growers order more beneficial insects to be present when they conduct a push because the influx of nitrogen will make any sucking insect present multiply. Aphids are one such sucking insect. One hundred aphids, with their mouthpieces tapped into your plants can easily become hundreds of thousands of aphids when you return after the weekend hoping to see bigger and better plants. Because cannabis is grown for accelerated growth and a quick turn-around, they always have too much nitrogen in them and so the demand for pest control is much greater. Conversely, ornamental landscape nurseries may never use beneficial insects. Some are intentionally grown in very poor soil so the plants are grown "lean" which strengthens their resistance to pests and infections and strengthens stems and roots. These growers typically don't need any chemicals or bio-controls.
Buying Ladybugs: Commercially available bio-control agents are produced and collected from laboratory settings. This makes them safe, well studied and legal. When you buy ladybugs you are buying a bag of wild-collected ladybugs from a very specific part of North America. They are collected in high density while they overwinter. When you buy them, they are still in hibernation mode and HAVE to travel back to that spot. The ones you buy are not the ones that establish in your yard. Among the reasons this is problematic is because wild collected ladybugs bring with them ladybug parasites. These parasites are often invasive and spread to native ladybug population and wipe them out. Do not buy ladybugs! or watch the video here:
Panicking: Often when someone sees black aphids on their nasturtiums they pull the plant and compost it. They have been down that road before and don't want the unsightly, struggling plant to ruin their garden. However, if you try to grow aphids in your yard, you will fail. Aphids always result in aphid predators. Leaving aphid populations to support predator populations is a difficult place for many growers to get to, but it results in major successes. For example, nasturtiums can be planted out of sight. Ornamental kales can be planted behind bigger plants and in acidic soil to weaken them and attract a cabbage aphid – seldom one that affects other ornamental plants. Stinging Nettle can be grown for early (March/April) infestations of the hop aphid, to attract suitable aphid predators ahead of commercial hops emerging from the ground (May). My point is: an aphid colony is a "banker plant" for you to establish aphid predators whether you can wait for native ones, or buy commercial ones. Speaking of predators, here they are:
Aphid Predators:
Knowing aphid predators is essential for feeling calm in the garden, and making the right decisions for interventions. Here is a non-exhaustive list of aphid predators that are native (to my area in the Pacific Northwest – BC) or commercial available predators for all of North America (and in most cases, Europe).
Native – Aphidius species and other parasitoids: There are thousands of aphid parasitizing species. Most are tiny, black and plentiful. Some are specific to an aphid species, but others are more general and can parasitize multiple aphid species.
Native – Ladybug species. There are too many to list. But the one you can buy is not a native one. Don't buy them. Generally they show up early and generally, they are generalists – meaning they eat all sorts of things. It isn't until aphid populations become extreme that you'll see ladybug populations increase. Like other predators, ladybugs are cannibalistic. If eggs are laid in small aphid populations, the ladybug larvae will starve and eat one another. Later in the year, larvae feed and pupate before emerging as adults – sometimes all on the same plant.
Native – Hoverfly species. These are similar to Ladybugs since they are native, big, and cannibalistic. Only when aphids are largely available does one see many hoverfly larvae. But, unlike ladybug adults and larvae, hoverfly larvae crawl along undetected by aphids and can consume up to 10 time more aphids than a ladybug.
Native – Lacewing species. Brown lacewings and green lacewings are both native. Both are largely nocturnal or shy and are seldom seen. The eggs of green lacewing are often the first sign. They are singularly laid eggs attached to a long thread. Brown lacewings lay eggs singularly as well, but without the string. Both try to spread out their young so they don't eat each other. When they don't eat each other, they are awesome aphid predators. Brown lacewings which are also predators as adults, also continue to hunt aphids throughout the winter in some milder areas.
Native – Birds. The picture I took of the winged green pea aphid (cover photo) was taken only a moment before a hummingbird picked off the adult. I had never seen it, and honestly never considered birds as a major predator. Now I watch all sorts of birds feed on aphid colonies.
Native – Spiders. A couple from Manitoba, in their retirement, began researching a wild aphid in a park nearby. It was hard to find and track aphid populations because when they'd return the next day the aphids were massively reduced. They set up cameras all day and all night and found that most wild predation of aphids was done at night by larvae like lacewings and hoverflies but by all sorts of other predators including, what appeared to be the main predator – spiders. Once again, aphids are food for anything.
There are likely so many more. But we tend to know the "big" ones best. Typically it's because they are easiest to see. But also, it is because they eat so many aphids (to support their offspring and long lifecycles) that we notice them in high numbers towards the end of summer when aphid populations are in their decline. However, often the best predators are ones that sneak in and maybe only eat a few, but reproduce as fast or faster than aphids. When we find those, the usually become commercialized as new aphid predators.
Commercial – Anystis predatory mite. This "Crazee Mite" is fast, and a generalist. It can wipe out aphid populations or just contribute to predation while feeding on most other pests as well.
Commercial – Aphidoletes aphidimyza predatory midge. This is the industry standard. They reproduce faster than aphids (a single adult can lay hundreds of eggs in a couple nights) and each larva can kill up to 200 aphids. They attack almost all species of aphids and outdoors a single release can last all season. For more on Aphidoletes, read this: or watch this video.
Commercial – Eupeodes americanus predatory hoverfly. This has only recently been commercialized. It is known as the #1 aphid predator. Each larva can consume up to 2200 aphids in its short, one week life span. However, as an adult it only feeds on pollen and nectar, and adults must be fed with both for 3-5 days before eggs can be laid amongst aphids. In a flowering crop, hoverflies can do damage to aphids! Read more here:
Commercial – Aphidius species and other parasitoids. Ervi and Colemani are two species popular for commercial reasons. Many growers have tremendous success controlling aphid populations with Aphidius. However, ornamental growers, or growers of leafy green produce cannot use them because the "aphid mummy" carcasses they leave behind remain with the plant. Also, other predators, like lacewings, hoverflies and aphidoletes lick up the honeydew as well as eat aphids, which cleans the plants. Even when aphidius work, they seldom help with plant saleability. Furthermore parasite resistance through the gut bacteria hamiltonella and hyper parasites have wiped out commercial Aphidius populations.
Commercial – Micromus variegatus predatory brown lacewing. Green lacewings are also available, but like the hoverfly, the adult must feed elsewhere. Brown Lacewing Micromus variegatus is a predator for its adult and larval stages and has a longer lifecycle. It is also effective from 40C down to 4C. Most growers use only a small amount of these for year-long aphid predation and the added benefit that they are generalists and will eat mealybugs, small caterpillars, soft scale and other soft pests. Read more:
How To buy Beneficial Insects:
Sometimes this is a stumbling block for people. Sure, you want bugs, but how the heck do you get them? Asking at a garden shop often limits you to refrigerated products like wild-collected ladybugs or old nematodes, but you can ask for specific bugs and see what happens. Or you can check out this list of distributors for Applied Bio-Nomics – North America's largest independent commercial insectary. There you can find someone close to you and place an order.
Please note, there are many insectaries and some may better suit your needs than others. However, be sure to evaluate their efficacy. No matter what, they should ship fresh product that is not packed with ice or refrigerated along the way. Temperatures below 8C can reduce efficacy of beneficial insects by over 90%. So while they may be cheeper you'll need as much as 10X more to get the same results.
When There Are Enough Predators To Relax:
Outdoors, if you see anything that isn't an aphid amongst them (other than an ant), it is likely a predator. One predator means the aphids have been discovered and you likely need to do nothing. For example seeing an orange aphidoletes larva means it has been there feeding for several days. Because the adults cycle outdoors all year you'd probably find many aphidoletes eggs or early instar larva under or on the aphids. But, it would require a magnifying glass to see them. Likewise, a parasitized "mummy" aphid means that it was parasitized days earlier. Therefore, in the same colony, it is more than likely that several more are already parasitized but showing no sign. When the adult wasp emerges it will continue to parasitize. So a single mummy is usually all that is needed.
There are special circumstances, however. Sometimes a plant is so overwhelmed and stressed that aphids take over. Predators are there, but never clean it up. This could be an underlying problem with the plant, but it could also mean that the plant has become unsuitable for predators to lay their eggs. If they don't think the plant will survive, or the leaf is dying and will become dry, they will leave that space. In cases like this, no amount of predators will help. Your best bet would be to wash every leaf with water.
Furthermore, plants like cherries that get the black aphid early in the year will have a tough time fighting off the infestation without damaging young growing tips. Establish Aphidoletes early on these aphid populations. If you see several aphidoletes larva per group of aphids by the next week you will be in a good place.
Indoors you have to buy predators. Likely you've watched the aphid colony grow, so you'll need to assess the performance of the beneficial insects to determine if they are keeping up. Within a day or two you should see the beneficials where the aphids are. If things haven't improved the following week, then it's time to get more. In practicality, there are people like myself that need to curtail indoor commercial application rates according to a variety of factors (wind speed, plant, day length, temperature, other invertebrates present…etc). So if you're at home, just buy slightly more than you'd think, or at least buy them twice, two weeks apart to ensure they are taken care of. If you're a commercial grower, contact an IPM specialist of beneficial insect producer/seller.
How to Prevent Aphids:
If you're read this far, you've probably got it mostly figured out. The missing piece is early applications of commercially available beneficial insects. But before we get there, let's recap for outdoor home growers: Leave aphids alone as long as you can to let predators establish. If you are at your tolerance threshold then wash them off with pure water and buy commercially produced aphid predators to release in your yard. Next season, establish plants hidden amongst your yard that you know will get aphids, particularly aphids that won't spread to other plants. Allow these to be a battery of aphid control for your garden.
However, when aphids outdoors are a problem, there is an easy solution. Release 250 aphidoletes when aphid populations are present. (250 per large tree or per half acre). Outside, they will lay eggs and the larvae will feed, drop to the soil to pupate and new adults will emerge two weeks later at a nearly 20X growth rate. If you do it early enough in the season (but no earlier than mid April) you will only have to do this once per year (sometimes once every few years).
It's always different commercially. Growing plants to attract aphids away from your crop is always good practice, but you run the risk of attacking predators to those plants instead of your crop. And while establishing predators on that plant is considered a "banker plant," you still want predators to find individual aphids within your crop, not just on the banker plant. If you wait until your crop has a preferable population of aphids, then it may be too late. Always, when books are examined at the end of a season, buying small amounts of beneficials that starve to death because they are eating every single aphid ends up being more profitable than banker plant systems or otherwise trying to establish predators in your crop. Essentially: don't feed you predators, let the actual pests do that.
It's always suggested you keep a journal of pests and predators. What you'll find is the same week every year (within one or two) is when aphids arrive. Two weeks before that time, buy and apply aphidoletes at a rate of 250 per acre(min) or per hectare (max) every two weeks. Yes, they will find single aphids that have entered your crop and yes, many will starve to death from having too few aphids. Luckily aphidoletes are cheap and aphid damage is expensive. When aphids start to arrive in higher numbers, simply adjust the release schedule to weekly, or increase release rate up to 1,000 for the same space. In special circumstances 3,000 can be used.
Also release Micromus variegatus once per month or once per two months. As adults they need less food and survive much longer in your crop. Their larva will devour aphids and pupate down near the roots, emerging a few weeks later as new adults.
In crops with lots of pollen and nectar, the release of adult hoverflies can be used, but is seldom recommended if the two predators above are used.
There you have it! A total crash-course in aphids, and how to control them. I'd love to know if you have any questions and if you found this helpful. Feel free to contact me! And good luck with your aphid control.
There is still lots more to read and learn. Check out these other topics:
Other Pests:
How to Control the Coreopsis Beetle
Other Topics:
How to Attract Beneficial Insects to your Garden
Why your cannabis bio-control program failed.


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Seriously, y'all, I married a freak of nature! It's bizarre! My hubby, aka Mr. Chicken Fry, is certainly not known around town for his muscle-bound physique or healthy eating choices. If anything, he is most known for, aside from being married to yours truly, is his strange inherent ability to maintain a lean body even at 54 years of age, without a controlled clean diet and non-existent workout regimen. Well, let me slightly recant, I think he may have worked out like one time last year!!! Not kidding, 1 time. I couldn't believe my eyes and I thought it was a joke. When he entered the gym and seriously started using the seated chest press, I casually wondered if he was having an affair? Like who are you and what have you done with my Mr. Chicken Fry?? Turns out that he had a physical scheduled for the very next day and he wanted to make a great impression. What a relief!
He's a nut, this one! In our 20 years together, Mr. Chicken Fry has lifted weights maybe 8 times total and I'm kindly rounding up. What's more, he eats fried food and hardly gains an ounce. We have friends who for years have warned him that eventually his good fortune would come to a slow crawl and finally an end. They promised poor Mr. Chicken Fry that by age 48-50 he would notice a drastic change in his weight. As if one day he would wake up and overnight have grown this big beer gut and moobs…aka man boobs! As of today, my man is proving them all wrong!
Mr. Chicken Fry is the polar opposite of me in terms of FITness and healthy eating. We are not the cool FIT couple that enjoys a great workout or cardio session together followed by meal prepping. No no no! In fact, there is no "WE" when it comes to working out, eating healthy or anything related to the meal process. Don't get me wrong, we are a superb match made in heaven but we have no common interest in these particular areas.
Mr. Chicken Fry is by no means a stagnant man. He is a SUPER active human. He occasionally does yard work which is code for he fires up the blower and blows leaves off of our driveway and roof and deck area. He also does a few other manly man chores and activities such as hunting, fishing and golf. His man work/hobbies usually involve hauling feed, chopping wood, starting fires, fixing feeders and working on stuff. During the Summer, he runs around at the lake filling water coolers, blowing up water toys and pulling a tube full of kids on a jet ski and serving guests. He has mass quantities of stored energy that truly astound me. He wears me out and I'm 12 years younger?!
Realistically, food is the very last thing on Mr. Chicken Fry's mind. He honestly hates to eat. He basically only puts food into his body for survival. He enjoys a big breakfast which is usually his most coveted meal of the day. He's not a huge eater and he certainly isn't one to linger over a lavish four coarse meal. A long drawn out dining experience is painful for Mr. Chicken Fry and usually requires sedatives lol. As I said he is full of life and has a high speedy metabolism that works for him.
ALL of this information is to say…welcome to my world. I want my audience to fully be aware of what I live with particularly in the food temptation department. My hubby is not my wing man on sharing a meal EVER. He never EVER wants a single bite off of my plate even though I occasionally want a taste or two of his.
Don't believe me…well, I have been chronicling our differences in food selections the last few weeks. For the record, I can't stand pictures of food…but there simply is no other way to get my point across. Take this random Friday night for instance. After inhaling chips and salsa Mr. Chicken Fry ordered the full mexican dinner plate. I order my usual, a grilled chicken breast and a side of lettuce, tomato and avocado thank you very much.
I have an idea…let's play a little game. You pick which meal is mine. OK…ready go.
He is everything fried and cheesy and I'm all things grilled and green!!!!
So take a quick gander into our pantry. Top row cereal shelf. I'm the first three boxes on the left.
Mr. Chicken Fry and baby girl's selections are on the right! Now look at the second row…which side do you think is mine?
Multigrain chips, pretzels, and nuts. Look at his side…he had nuts alright, do peanut M&M's even count? If you could see our freezer you would see my edamame and selection of lean meats. Then you would see Mr. Chicken Fry's two gallons of Blue Bell icecream and baby girl's chicken nuggets and pizza.
I walk in all sorts of food temptation people. I get it. You have to be strong and visualize your finish line. Look. I'm still eating a meal out with my favorite person I'm just ordering a healthier alternative. And why Mr. Chicken Fry may not want to build lean muscle I do…and I'm committed to it regardless of the peer pressure to sit by the pool and sip on something cold.
Happy Wednesday yall.
Love, peace and as Mr. Chicken Fry would say…more bacon grease!
Isn't he so handsome!! xo

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Most people expect that health care providers enjoy using social media for personal purposes. Fewer people realize that over two thirds of doctors use professional social networking sites. Here are five physician forums that you should participate in.
SERMO is a community dedicated to creating a safe space for physicians. SERMO screens applicants and only approves practicing doctors. While members are able to choose to use their names, most prefer to use an anonymous screen name.
One of SERMO's unique features is a crowdsourcing platform called SERMOsolves. Doctors are able to collaborate to find answers to complex problems. Many of their members use this feature from the bedside to find quick resolution.
Over time, more and more women have entered the field of medicine. Female doctors are as capable as male, but may face challenges unique to women. MomMD is an online community for female doctors, residents, and students. Their forum lets women give each other support through these challenges.
Doximity is another popular medical social media site. With a membership of 60% of U.S. doctors, networking with other doctors is simple. Members work together to identify and treat complex medical conditions. The physician forums are not limited to medical collaboration. Doctors discuss the business end of running medical practices. They are also used to find and fill available medical positions.
As well as physician forums, members have access to a library of articles for your field of practice. These articles are often available before the official publication date. Additionally, reading these can earn CME credits. Doximity will track your CME credits for you.
The Physician Executives Forum
Later in their careers, many doctors find themselves in managerial positions. Running a business requires responsibilities that medical school did not prepare them for. These unique needs are why The Physician Executives Forum was created.
When facing this type of transition, networking with other doctors is critical. The Forum gives physicians the opportunity to discuss what they are learning. Subjects often covered include leadership skills, balancing medical and administrative needs or communication between interdisciplinary members of your team. Additionally, The Forum provides education in practical managerial skills and necessary resources.
The PANDAS Physicians Network
Specialized physician forums give doctors access to unfamiliar information. One example is The PANDAS Physicians Network ("PPN"). PPN is an organization that exists to help doctors to understand PANDAS and PANS.
Doctors use the forums to discuss how to use cutting edge research and remedies. PPN collects data about the patients for future studies. Additionally, PPN is the hub for active fundraising for this medically complex syndrome.
Doctors devote years of their lives to education. After graduation, they spend decades caring for their patients. Physicians are always striving to provide a better quality of life. These physician forums can make yesterday's dreams a reality for your patients today.
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Wheeler steps down as Coastal Christian boys basketball coach
WILMINGTON, NC (WWAY)–The Coastal Christian High School boys basketball team will have a new leader at the helm next season. After thirteen years, Head Coach Craig Wheeler has made the decision to step down. Coach Wheeler has guided the Centurions' program from its inception in 2007 and has built a solid foundation for continued success.
Coastal Christian High School has announced that George Greene has accepted the head coaching position for its Boys Varsity Basketball Team. Greene has been with the Coastal Christian Program as an Assistant Varsity and Head JV Coach since 2015. Greene played college basketball at North Carolina A&T State University.


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When the clock strikes midnight on Wednesday, Britain will have gone a record two months without coal-fired power generation.
The Covid-19 pandemic has led to a reduction in energy use throughout the business world but the lack of demand for energy only partly explains the trend.
The increased affordability and availability of renewables is a major reason why fossil fuels have fallen out of favour as the U.K. strives to meet its net-zero carbon commitments.
Once the backbone of the National Grid with up to 40 per cent of electricity generated from this source a decade ago, coal has made way to solar and wind.
In the case of Drax Power Station, coal has been ceded for wood pellets.
"We here at Drax decided that coal was no longer the future," Will Gardiner, the chief executive of the power group, told the BBC.
"It has been a massive undertaking and then the result of all that is we've reduced our CO2 emissions from more than 20 million tonnes a year to almost zero."
The last coal generator came off the system at midnight on 9 April. No coal has been burnt for electricity since.
The previous record coal-free period was 18 days, 6 hours and 10 minutes which was set in June last year.
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Spatial heterogeneity in benthic foraminiferal assemblages tracks regional impacts of paleoenvironmental change across Cretaceous OAE2
"The impact of global climate events on local ecosystems can vary spatially. Understanding this potential heterogeneity can illuminate which environments will be most impacted and the proximal drivers of ecosystem responses. Cenomanian–Turonian marine deposits of the Western Interior Seaway (WIS) record paleoceanographic changes associated with the Greenhorn transgression and the onset of Oceanic Anoxic Event 2 (OAE2). They provide an ideal setting to study basin-wide paleoecological responses during a global perturbation. [...]".
Source: Cambridge University Press
Authors: Raquel Bryant & Christina L. Belanger
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1017/pab.2022.47
Marine bioturbation collapse during Early Jurassic deoxygenation: implications for post-extinction marine ecosystem functioning
"Climate change is undermining the health and integrity of seafloor ecosystems, with declines in bioturbation expected to impact future ecosystem functioning. We explored changes in the nature and degree of bioturbation during Early Jurassic global warming and ocean deoxygenation. Understanding how these communities responded can help anticipate how bioturbation and ecosystem functioning might change over large spatial and temporal scales. Trace and body fossils from outcrop and core in the Cleveland Basin, UK show how healthy seafloor communities deteriorated through the Pliensbachian spinatum Zone, and macroinfaunal behaviour [...]".
Source: Geological Society of London
Authors: Bryony A. Caswell & Liam Herringshaw
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1144/SP529-2022-226
No evidence for expansion of global ocean euxinia during the base Stairsian mass extinction event (Tremadocian, Early Ordovician)
"A Tremadocian (Early Ordovician, base Stairsian North American Stage) mass extinction event is recorded globally in rocks from several ancient continents and is accompanied by a globally correlated positive carbon isotope excursion (CIE; the largest during the Early Ordovician). In this study, elemental concentrations and uranium isotope compositions (δ238U) were measured for carbonate samples from three sections (along a proximal-to-distal transect: Ibex area, Shingle Pass, Meiklejohn Peak, respectively) in the Great Basin to test the role of ocean anoxia/euxinia on the base Stairsian mass extinction event. [...]".
Source: Science Direct
Authors: Xinze Lu et al.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.gca.2022.11.028
Vanadium isotope evidence for widespread marine oxygenation from the late Ediacaran to early Cambrian
"Early animals experienced multiple-phase radiations and extinctions from the late Ediacaran to early Cambrian. Oxygen likely played an important role in these evolutionary events, but detailed marine redox evolution during this period remains highly debated. The emerging vanadium (V) isotope system can better capture short-term perturbations to global ocean redox conditions. In this study, we analyzed V isotope compositions [...]".
Source: Science Direct
Authors: Wei Wei et al.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2022.117942
Authigenic uranium deposition in the glacial North Atlantic: Implications for changes in oxygenation, carbon storage, and deep water-mass geometry
"Oxygen in the ocean has essential ecological and climatic functions, and can be an important indicator of deep-ocean ventilation and carbon storage. Previous studies are divided on whether the subsurface North Atlantic, which today is well-oxygenated, had higher or lower oxygen levels during the Last Glacial Maximum (LGM). Crucially, the limited number of previous reconstructions precludes any conclusions regarding basin-wide patterns in past changes in oxygenation. [...]".
Source: Science Direct
Authors: Yuxin Zhou & Jerry F. McManus
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.quascirev.2022.107914
Shallow- and deep-ocean Fe cycling and redox evolution across the Pliensbachian–Toarcian boundary and Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic Event in Panthalassa
"The late Pliensbachian to early Toarcian was characterized by major climatic and environmental changes, encompassing the early Toarcian Oceanic Anoxic Event (T-OAE, or Jenkyns Event, ∼183 Ma) and the preceding Pliensbachian–Toarcian boundary event (Pl/To). Information on seawater redox conditions through this time interval has thus far come mainly from European sections deposited in hydrographically restricted basins, and hence our understanding of the redox evolution of the open ocean (and in particular Panthalassa – the largest ocean to have existed) is limited. [...]".
Source: Science Direct
Authors: Wenhan Chen et al.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.epsl.2022.117959
Sedimentary molybdenum and uranium: Improving proxies for deoxygenation in coastal depositional environments
"Sedimentary molybdenum (Mo) and uranium (U) enrichments are widely used to reconstruct changes in bottom water oxygen conditions in aquatic environments. Until now, most studies using Mo and U have focused on restricted suboxic-euxinic basins and continental margin oxygen minimum zones (OMZs), leaving mildly reducing and oxic (but eutrophic) coastal depositional environments vastly understudied. Currently, it is unknown: (1) to what extent Mo and U enrichment factors (Mo- and U-EFs) can accurately reconstruct oxygen conditions in coastal sites experiencing mild deoxygenation, and (2) to what degree secondary [...]".
Source: Science Direct
Authors: K. Mareike Paul et al.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.chemgeo.2022.121203
Otoliths of marine fishes record evidence of low oxygen, temperature and pH conditions of deep Oxygen Minimum Zones
"The deep-sea is rapidly losing oxygen, with profound implications for marine organisms. Within Eastern Boundary Upwelling Systems, such as the California and the Benguela Current Ecosystems, an important question is how the ongoing expansion, intensification and shoaling of Oxygen Minimum Zones (OMZs) will affect deep-sea fishes throughout their lifetimes. One of the first steps to filling this knowledge gap is through the development of tools and techniques to track fishes' exposure to hypoxic (<45 μmol kg-1), low-temperature (∼4–10°C) and low-pH (∼7.5) waters when inhabiting OMZs. [...]".
Source: Science Direct
Authors: Leticia Maria Cavole et al.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.dsr.2022.103941
Nature Scientific Reports collection on ocean hypoxia: Call for papers
Call for paper manuscripts
We would like to draw your attention to a new collection on ocean hypoxia in Scientific Reports.
The paper manuscript submission deadline is 4 April 2023.
For further information about the call, visit: https://www.nature.com/collections/bgdgcgahcf/.
Intermediate water circulation drives distribution of Pliocene Oxygen Minimum Zones
"Oxygen minimum zones (OMZs) play a critical role in global biogeochemical cycling and act as barriers to dispersal for marine organisms. OMZs are currently expanding and intensifying with climate change, however past distributions of OMZs are relatively unknown. Here we present evidence for widespread pelagic OMZs during the Pliocene (5.3-2.6 Ma), the most recent epoch with atmospheric CO2 analogous to modern (~400-450 ppm). The global distribution of OMZ-affiliated planktic foraminifer, Globorotaloides hexagonus, and Earth System and Species Distribution Models show [...]".
Source: Nature
Authors: Catherine V. Davis et al.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1038/s41467-022-35083-x
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April 2017 |   Volume: 49 |   Number: 4
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In Lewis Carroll's Through the Looking- Glass, Alice has a confusing discussion with The White Knight regarding what a particular song is, what it is called, and what it is named. The song is "A-sitting on a Gate," which is called "Ways and Means," has the name "The Aged Aged Man" but the name is called "Haddock's Eyes."
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We argue the case for abstract document structure as a separate descriptive level in the analysis and generation of written texts. The purpose of this representation is to mediate between the message of a text (i.e., its discourse structure) and its physical presentation (i.e., its organization into graphical constituents like sections, paragraphs, sentences, bulleted lists, figures, and footnotes). Abstract document structure can be seen as an extension of Nunberg's "text-grammar"; it is also closely related to "logical" markup in languages like HTML and LATEX. We show that by using this intermediate representation, several subtasks in language generation and language understanding can be defined more cleanly.
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Outside of work, you may be looking for something fun to do to balance things out. This is when our hobbies and interests come in to fill this need. However, depending on what activities you are into, they can be costly.
I think we should always find ways to do the things that are important to us, even with money constraints. Here are 4 simple budgeting tips for hobbies and interests.
1. Allocate
The first thing you need to figure out is how much money in your budget can be set aside for your hobbies and interests.
If you have a hard time sticking to a budget, try the envelope method. With this method, you will physically put the money you've allocated for your hobbies and interests into an envelope. Once the money in the envelope is emptied, you can't spend on your hobbies and interests any more for that month. This will help you stay on track and not overspend.
2. Separate Your Expenses Into Categories
Once you know how much money you can set aside each month, the next step is to break down your recreational expenses into different categories. This will help you see where most of your money is going and if there are any areas where you can cut back.
Here's an example of categorizing your recreational expenses:
- Travel
- Dining out
- Entertainment
- Shopping
- Sports and Fitness
- Recurring Streaming Services
If you have trouble coming up with categories, take a look at your bank statements from the past few months. This can give you a good idea of where your money is going.
3. Review Your Budget Regularly and Make Adjustments As Needed
Your budget for hobbies and interests should be reviewed regularly, at least once every few months. This will help you to see if you are on track with your spending or if there are any areas where you need to make adjustments.
If you find that you are consistently overspending in one area, try setting a limit for yourself. For example, if you find that you are spending too much money on dining out, set a limit of $50 per month. This will help you stay within your budget and not overspend.
4. Stick to Your Budget and Have Fun!
The most important and usually the hardest part of creating any budget is sticking to it. If you find that you are consistently overspending, make adjustments to your budget so that you can stay within your means.
Don't fool yourself and you'll be able to enjoy your hobbies and interests without breaking the bank.
Do you have any tips for creating a budget for hobbies and interests? Share them with us in the comments below!
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Robo Instructus devblog
Updates on the development of coding puzzler Robo Instructus
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I'm that guy who quit his job to sit in his house making games. I'm currently working on robot engineering game Robo Instructus. For my previous weekly posts look here.
This week I've been improving the story & tutorial sections of Robo Instructus, focusing on the tech behind it being flexible. I need pictures and fancy fonts to properly explain to you what's happening. I also need these to render on your crappy old screen.
Mixed text
One thing I wanted was mixed font layouts of text. I want to show you the new functions names rendered in just like they would be in the game. But the function descriptions using a normal font. So that means a mix of mono-spaced coloured text alongside sans.
To do this without manual hacks I expanded my rusty glyph rendering library gfx_glyph with new code to handle layouts with multiple fonts, scales & colours inside them.
Fast development
I anticipate changing these story/tutorial sections many times during the alpha's development, so full flexibility is important. I've created a stripped down markup language that I write the pages in. This way I can quickly create & modify pages of info, all without re-compiling.
Images & re-sizing
Rendering images isn't difficult. But I had a little work getting them nicely loading dynamically from my markup and automatically sizing to fit on the screen. This is important for the game to support all resolutions.
I've actually designed pretty much all aspects of the game to support dynamic sizing based on resolution. Even the alpha should support any fullscreen or windowed configuration. Later I'll add user tweaking of font size etc.
A peek at development
Why don't we zoom out the normal movie a bit and see my dev environment. Lets look at how I'm writing these story/tutorial pages, and how the auto sizing is going.
Note: The big red crosses are just images I haven't added yet.
As you can see the pages now have some nice properties.
- Images are dynamically loaded and rendered in a center alignment
- Images are resized if the page doesn't fit in the screen, this allows me to use high-res images later and for them to work on all resolutions.
- All game text and UI scales according to resolution. Again this allows the game to support Ben's 8K mid-life crisis, and Joanna's death-bed straddling 1024x768 CRT.
- Content and size can be loaded on the fly, rather than re-compiling or even restarting the game. This just lets me work faster and tweak more easily when I'm improving these screens.
I still have content to add, but now should be unblocked to do so. Once I've finished the tutorials, checked Windows performs as well as Linux, and sanded off a few more rough edges the first alpha build will be ready for testers.
If you'd like to help me test the incoming very first version please get into contact using one of the methods on the front page.


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As high-CBD strains become more and more popular among people who don't wish to get intoxicated, but still wish to enjoy the many benefits cannabis has to offer, we believe now is the right time for farmers to increase their grow operations with such strains.
The following factors outline why growing CBD-rich strains is well timed for farmers all over the US.
Hemp-derived CBD can be sold almost anywhere
According to the DEA, the federal government has confirmed that hemp derived CBD is legal, as long as it contains the acceptable THC levels (less than 0.3%). Therefore, that CBD tincture, CBD vape juice, and CBD gummies sold at your local store are derived from hemp and not other species of cannabis sativa.
What does this mean? Since CBD, an extract from hemp is legalized in nearly all states, it's the high time farmers capitalized on this craze. And remember, the most important thing here is, growing hemp strains rich in CBD.
CBD won't give you a high feeling
Some people have an aim of getting high whenever they consume weed. However, not everyone in need of weed wants to get high. For people who crave for a clean head, CBD-rich strains are the obvious choice.
For instance, CBD-rich strains can be an ideal choice when faced with a hectic workday. They are also a perfect choice for those conservative consumers who are still tentative about trying weed because of the stigma associated with it. Whatever the reason why you don't wish to get intoxicated, CBD can offer much-needed therapeutic relief without the high caused by the headspace effects of THC.
CBD has many therapeutic benefits
CBD has numerous remedial benefits, which is why many people nowadays prefer CBD-rich strains over THC-rich strains and pharmaceuticals. Here are a few health advantages of consuming CBD:
- CBD helps reduce inflammation, making it an ideal treatment for pain management. This brings good news to patients suffering from chronic pain because unlike over the counter medications, CBD doesn't come with side effects or the risks of addiction.
- CBD is an effective antioxidant
- CBD restrains the growth of cancer cells
- CBD helps reduce anxiety – Those with general anxiety disorders and PTSD can benefit from CBD.
- CBD helps with focus
- According to The Diabetes Council, CBD helps in the occurrence and reduction of Type 1 diabetes
- CBD is an appetite suppressant, making it a perfect remedy for those concerned about the munchies or losing weight.
CBD is growing in popularity and in sales
As earlier-mentioned, CBD is rising in popularity; thanks to the much awareness created around the cannabis topic. As a result, CBD sales have doubled in the last few years, and evidently, that's very good for the cannabis industry. In fact, sales for the entire industry are projected to be around $13.3 billion in the year 2020.
According to some highly regarded business journals, the market size of legal cannabis industry is growing at 16% annually. With all these promising statistics, it the high time people started investing in different facets of the weed industry, especially growing CBD-rich strains.
CBD is ideal for THC tolerance breaks
A tolerance break is when a patient takes a break from consuming products infused with THC to lower their tolerance to the compound's psychoactive properties.
Although micro-dosing is another way of lowering THC tolerance, some consumers might lack the willpower or self-control to reduce their dosage. Besides the lack of self-control, consumers might not wish to reduce their dose for the fear of chronic body pain or depression making an unwelcome comeback.
Fortunately, CBD-rich strains are an ideal option for tolerance breaks. Consumers can still get the numerous physical and mood enhancing benefits they usually associate with THC while cutting on their THC tolerance. Vaping is considered a great method with this CBD Vape juice. Keep in mind though; CBD does not treat the same conditions that THC does.
While you continue to shower yourself with information on CBD-rich strains, their various benefits, and the strains to appease medical and recreational customers alike, understand that the power to become a successful hemp entrepreneur solely lies in your hands.


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One of the hottest names in the electronic music scene Whethan is now back with 15-tracks debut album 'Fantasy'
The debut album 'Fantasy' by the global electronic music star is highlighted by his brand new single "Drumdown Mambo (feat. Jasiah)."
The new album 'Fantasy' from Whethan sees a magnificent collection of artists including Chrome Sparks, Jaymes Young, The Wombats, The Knocks, Mr Gabriel, The Front Bottoms, and RL Grime.
The album includes such recently released tracks as "Stay Forever (feat. STRFKR)," "All In My Head (feat. grandson)," "Upside Down (feat. Grouplove)," "So Good (feat. bülow)" and "Hurting On Purpose (feat. K.Flay)," all joined by official companion videos.
Whethan says about the new album: "Fantasy is getting on a spaceship and teleporting anywhere your dreams can imagine," Whethan adds. "I wanted to make a project that was full of energy and artists that I'm inspired by. There was an underlying theme of alternative meets psychedelic dance music and I wanted to be able to blast every song at my shows or have it feel like you're at a show when listening at home or in the car. I got to work with some of my favorite artists like RL Grime, Grouplove, The Wombats, bülow, and many more. I grew a lot while working on the album over the span of the last 3 years and you can hear it through the different styles and feelings on each track."
The genre-bending album was heralded last month with the acclaimed single, "Freefall (feat. Oliver Tree)." The propulsive track marks the latest and perhaps greatest collaboration between the Chicago-based electronic artist and the one and only Oliver Tree, following five co-written/co-produced tracks featured on the iconoclastic Tree's chart-topping debut album, Ugly is Beautiful.
The new album 'Fantasy' Which got added to our 'New Music Friday' Collection, features tracks like:
1. Intro (with Chrome Sparks)
2. Freefall (feat. Oliver Tree)
3. In The Summer (feat. Jaymes Young)
4. Hurting on Purpose (feat. K.Flay)
5. Drumdown Mambo (feat. Jasiah)
6. Sunshine (with The Knocks)
7. So Good (feat. bülow)
8. Clouds (feat. The Wombats)
9. All In My Head (feat. grandson)
10. Ocean Energy (with Mr Gabriel)
11. All I Needed (with The Front Bottoms)
12. Stay Forever (feat. STRFKR)
13. Wave
14. Upside Down (feat. Grouplove)
15. Outta Here (with RL Grime)


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Panorama swimming pool with a view of the mountains
In the swimming pool at the hotel opposite, the Hotel Tannenhof, you can relax and enjoy it to your hearts content. The Tannenhof and the Hotel AlpenSchlössl are connected with an underground, spacious and warm walk way.
Swim with stunning panoramic views
Enjoy the tranquillity of the water after an active day in the fresh air and let your stresses be carried away. In the panorama swimming pool with wonderful views of the surrounding mountains, you can have the perfect ending to your day.
Swimming pool opening times: 7am to 8pm
Swimming pool opening times: 7am to 8pm
If you would like to spend a swimming day with the whole family at the thermal spa, we recommend that you visit the thermal spa in Bad Hofgastein, which is about a 30 minute drive away.


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The new Post Office built in 1923. We can see that the Klong Bang Yai
River still flowed wide and deep in front of it even at that time.
The Phuket supply ship Thong Ho was sunk by a British submarine off Phuket in 1944.
Phuket's airport in the early 1950s.
A tiger shot in 1965.
A local coastal trading junk: many Chinese immigrants arrived in Phuket on such ships.
Thalang Road in 1903 at the height of Phuket Town's early construction boom.
A dredger on the klong that empties into Bang Tao Bay between the Sunwing Hotel and Bliss Beach club site. Such dredgers worked in Bang Tao Bay until the late 1980s.
One of the island's new cars at the coast beside Chalong pier near to where Kam Eng seafood restaurant sits today.


text: We know how Diane Feinstein feels about the Second Amendment. Apparently, she doesn't much care for the rest of our Constitution either. Her proposed Compliance with Court Orders Act is another attempt to eliminate a way that Americans can defend themselves against the real criminals. Only, instead of attempting to eliminate firearms, this new bill is an attempt to eliminate our security and privacy. The CCOA would effectively prevent law-abiding American citizens from encrypting data and would open a wide door through which the criminals will surely walk.


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We definitely have a schedule for our shows, but we're more than happy to move things around when the world is indicating for us to do so.
The Hulu/FX documentary "Framing Britney Spears" created such a need in both of us to talk about the state of her father's control over her entire life. Since 2008, her father, Jamie Spears, has taken control over everything from her health decisions, to work schedules to the care of her two children.
Apparently, Britney has not seen the documentary but is planning to release her own which brings us total glee!
Trigger warnings: Mental health, misogyny, and Justin Timberlake.
Sources used in this episode:
- New York Times
- The Independent Diane Sawyer Interview
- ET "Britney Spears responds to video"
- Rolling Stone "Britney's BF calls Jamie Spears a dick"
- CNN "Britney Spears' fans want Justin Timberlake to apologize"
- Yahoo "2008 Family Feud clip"
- BuzzFeed "20 Times Justin Timberlake was Problematic"
- Deadline Craig Ferguson's TV Monologue
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Free wall width 300 to 450 centimetres
At a width of 254 centimetres, the PURVIEW™ 100 is a true eye-catcher, that is a source to a very cosy atmosphere to more expansive, representative rooms, such as living or dining rooms. Ideally, the fireplace should be placed on a free wall width of 350 to 450 centimetres. The PURVIEW™ 100 also welcomes guests in places such as restaurants, bars and hotels.
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Heating capacities for up to 30m²
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Heating capacities for up to 25m²
Make yourself comfortable and enjoy the colourful flame experience with pleasant warmth. The STYLUS™ and PURVIEW™ series of electric fireplace heat rooms of up to 25 m2 with a two-stage heating output of 750 and 1,500 watts. In electric fireplaces, the entire heating power is put into the right place rather than being drawn off through the chimney.stylus™PURVIEW™
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Larger image area
The special feature of the electric fireplaces of the PURVIEW™ series is immediately visible: They have a very narrow frame - which translates to a larger screen for your enjoyment of the play of flames. The image area is approx. 25 percent larger than in other electric fireplaces of the same width due to the narrow frame.PURVIEW™
Modern design, four flame colours and many other extras
The STYLUS™ impresses with its modern design with a matt white lacquered frame. It also serves as a sideboard or bookcase. The STYLUS™ comes with a range of four flame colours (orange, yellow, blue and multi-colour), which more than most other electric fireplaces.stylus™
All electric fireplaces of the ALLURE™, ALLURE™ PHANTOM, PURVIEW™ and STYLUS™ series can be wall-mounted. The electric fireplaces of the ALLURE™, ALLURE™ PHANTOM and PURVIEW™ series may also be partially or completely integrated into the wall for a flush installation.TAKE A LOOK
Napoleon's electric fireplaces create an extraordinary flair in any room. You decide which individual atmosphere your Napoleon Premium Fire electric fireplace should exude.
The electric fireplaces ALLURE™ 42, ALLURE™ 50, ALLURE™ 60, ALLURE™ PHANTOM 42, ALLURE™ PHANTOM 50, ALLURE™ PHANTOM 60, PURVIEW™ 42, PURVIEW™ 50 and PURVIEW™ 60 are particularly wide; namely 107 and 152 centimetres, enough to give small and medium-sized rooms an impressive character.FOR SMALL AND MEDIUM-SIZED ROOMS
Enjoy a completely new lifestyle emotion: The representative electric fireplaces ALLURE™ 72 and PURVIEW™ 72 will inspire you with their fascinating play of flames and light effects across an impressive width of 183 centimetres. Thanks to their above-average width, these electric fireplaces are a special attraction in more expansive dining and living rooms as well as restaurants, bars, offices or at reception.FOR LARGE ROOMS
Magnificent play of flames in impressive dimensions: The PURVIEW™ 100 electric fireplace provides a special feel-good experience. Due to its width of 254 centimetres, it gives spaces such as larger rooms, restaurants, bars, offices or receptions a wonderful ambience. Due to its width of 254 centimetres, it gives spaces such as larger rooms, restaurants, bars, offices or receptions a wonderful ambience.FOR LARGE ROOMS
Feel-good flair
The ALLURE™ 32 turns even smaller rooms into magical spaces: The wonderful play of flames over a width of 81 centimetres even gives narrower walls for a magnificent effect.FOR SMALLER ROOMS
Modern design
It goes by the name of STYLUS™ for a reason: This electric fireplace is a true eye-catcher with a very special design. At a width of 150 centimetres, it is one of the larger wall-mounted electric fireplaces and comes with the styling of a sideboard or bookcase. This electric fireplace is a special eye-catcher in spaces such as restaurants, bars or at receptions.FOR MEDIUM-SIZED ROOMS


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Why Farmers Must Support the "Blue Card" Bill
After 100 days of aggressive anti-immigrant action, the Trump Administration may be approaching a stumbling block: keeping American farms running without immigrant farmworkers. At a roundtable last month, American farmers explained to Trump that they are dependent on immigrant labor as local hires are rarely willing to work the farms.
Farms across the country, but especially in California, have faced labor shortages for years and as immigration restrictions tighten, the labor supply is quickly dwindling. The White House declined to discuss the specifics of the conversation but Trump reportedly said that he was focused on "criminals" rather than farmworkers and that he won't destroy the labor force for American farms. However, it is difficult to make such a promise when more than half of American farmworkers are undocumented.
The H 2-A visa program provides agricultural guest workers with legal entry into the United States and as use of the program has risen over the past several years, fewer agricultural workers have been entering the country illegally. However, the H 2-A visa is only a temporary permit. Senate Democrats are currently sponsoring a "blue card" bill that would protect undocumented farmworkers who have worked at least 100 days in each of the past two years from deportation. A "blue card" is a modified green card, designed specially for agricultural workers to fast-track them toward permanent residency in the U.S.
Unfortunately, the bill lacks bipartisan support and there is little incentive for Republican senators to reach across party lines as the majority of their farming constituents voted for Trump, despite the fact that his administration plans to gut spending for farms across rural America. The blue card bill is a viable path to citizenship that will keep farms running and actually stabilize the labor market. Farmers often lose seasonal workers after they return home in the off season and don't want to risk the passage back into the U.S., but with blue cards, the farmworkers could stay legally and work multiple seasons in a row.
Farmers only stand to benefit from having a steady labor supply but their loyalty to the Trump "pro-business" platform might push them to act against their own self-interest and be satisfied with the empty promise he made at last month's roundtable. Even if Trump expanded the H-2 visa program, without a path to permanent residency, it is only a Band-Aid over a much more serious labor shortage. The blue card bill could be the path to citizenship that keeps farms running but it's flown pretty much under the radar up to this point and without a grassroots campaign pushing for it, it will fade before it ever gets close to becoming a law. Undocumented workers do not always have the resources to speak for themselves and fear of deportation after a spike in arrests only makes speaking out seem more dangerous. It is up to the farmers, who have organized unions, lobbying groups and above all, stock with the Republicans, to fight for the blue card bill. If they let this bill fade into obscurity, their farms could take a hit.


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I used to love The Sims 1, and all the expansion packs. Then The Sims 2 came out, and I love THAT. Its a very cool and clever game. :)
I play it all the i think its great!
I own all of the Sims games, and I am addicted.
Yeah, a long time ago. One of the first ones. Eh, I prefer Sim City:P
Yeah. I have The Sims 2 for PS2. It's alright. I'd prefer PC version though.
The Sims has evolved over the years and becomes even more life-like every few months when a new expansion pack/stuff pack is released. Better yet, you can create your own clothing, items and more to add to the game, and there are many sites with brilliant creators who make custom game modifications which add an entire unexpected level of realism and control to the game. Perhaps the only downside to the game is that it is so complex and there is so much to do, it takes forever to get anywhere, and it takes up a good portion of hard disk space. The Sims 2 is a great game for anyone who has ever wanted to play god, and who hasn't ever wanted to do that?!
I love it. I just kept getting the feeling that I was spending too much of my life playing as a cartoon person and stopped. It is a great game, though! Whenever my husband makes a tasty meal, I say "Dis Grau Ist Freteshay!"
I played it when it first came out, and I was a thief. I ended up getting frustrated when my bad-ass thief would wet himself.
Its a great game but it will get repetative (dont know if i spelled that right) sleep, shower, pee, eat, work, sleep, etc. But its a good game for when you are bored!
I played Sims and Sims 2. I loved Sims 2, and got pretty addicted to downloading custom content for it. Then one day a realised that I was living a normal life, vitually, showering, eating, sleeping etc and while doing this I was infact doing nothing interesting or constructive, so I stopped playing. I hardly ever play games anymore as I've decided real life is pretty much better. Not all the time ofcourse ;)
It's my favorite game ever. In fact, I think I'll go play it now.
When i first bought it i thought it was amzazng but it lost its appeal after only a couple of weeks o i would say it is massively over-rated
I'm addicted to the Sims -- it's making my husband crazy!
YES! omg that is my favorite game. I have all of the sims games ( 1 and 2) It is one of the best games and is very addictive.
I love the Sims and the Sims 2. I like making up my own stories and seeing how the Sims will take it.
My girlfriend and I are both addicted. I could never get into the first one, but once I played the second, I was hooked. We've got most of the expansions now. Best games I've ever played in terms of replayability and longevity. Also, best company in the world when it comes to releasing games with no bugs to be found.
I love the Sims and now the Sims 2!! I love building homes, trying to replicate plans I have in my head or that I've seen. I love to design clothes and decorate and make them up into families and let them grow up, go to school, get a business going, lol!!! Yes, I'm a Simmer from way back:-)
I loved the original one and love sims 2 too. I almost never uninstall it off my PC. Have almost all the expansion packs. :)
I use to always play the Sims, but now I'm always on here!
I've wasted my life in order to make the lives of those people better, and are they grateful? No, not a hint of it.
I play the sims and sims 2 Its cool. I love making people and houses. And I also like buying things, the game is way cool!!
I played the sims for years. Loved that game, had all the expansions, and used to make my own skins and objects. I cannot get it to load on the new computer, I have not played since we got it.
I play it because I am into AutoCad and architecture and I mostly play it only to build the houses and stuff.
ive played it, its ok, i think it was a warmup for the creator because now he is a making an awesome game called spore, it's coming out in september i believe and you start as a spore and work your way up to being a civilization in space, kind of cool
The Sims sucked my real life away for the longest time, but at least my Sims girlfriend liked me and I had a great Sims job.
Ooh, I love the Sims! My husband bought it for me one day and I just got so hooked. I ended up buying Sims 2 and I have all the expansions and tons of custom content. I think what I enjoy about it is feeling like I have some control over the lives of others, because my own personal life often feels out of control and unmanageable for me. :( Also, I love decorating houses and downloading new fashions for my Sims. It's one of those games that just never fails to cheer me up. :)
The sims and the Sims 2 is a great game...i still play it and its just really fun....also it kinda teaches you how to save money and not spending it all at once...well at least for me it did...
i suck at it i can only handle one sim @ a time i have more fun building the houses than actually playing the game
the sims is a good game. Its really cool, but its just not for me.
It is *gasp* more addictive than Answerbag. I love the Sims, and Sims 2.
I played it once but i accidentally burned down the entire town... It was fun!
yes. one time all i gave to my sim was everything he NEEDS and a telescope. He ALWAYS WENT ON IT!
It's a great game. You can make a person and build your dream home. Also, make them fall in love and not get hurt when you're rejected. It's great. Deffinate 10/10 xx
i first played a sim game when simcity 3000 (or "SC3K" for dorks like me) and loved it, played most any Sim game out since then (from Maxis, that is). I love sims 2 and can't wait for sims 3 even tho i know i cannot run it until i buy a new computer :(
i think its a waste of time. get a game where you actually have a story line.
i love it!!
I love it. It's like Answerbag. Very addictive and it makes you wonder why you're consumed with it.
0.5/10 for me. Disgraceful game. Also, their making a Sims live-action film. WHAT IS THIS WORLD COMING TO!??
I think it's a great game.. I was hooked on the original sims and when Sims2 came out it was even better. Its a great game where you can be creative and not have to worry about starting a level over or getting killed by enemy players lol... not that that's not fun, but its nice to have "other" challenges.
I like the co-op mode in the second one, recently I got married on it, got a kid, reared him, trapped him in a square fence until all is modifiers were zero then put him in a little shack surrounded by boxes. We then made explosive nomes and set them of in the shack, the whole place went up in flames and the kid burnt to death, me and my mate never laughed so hard in all our lives, it was hilarious.
Yes, it is very fun, but it can get boring after a while.
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In Belle's Night Party, the girl is throwing a party for all of her friends. Help her decorate the room with balloons, a nice poster in the background, and a pretty tablecloth. Lay out all the snacks and drinks on the table to complete setting up the room. Now that the food and drinks are ready, it's time to retreat to your room and get changed. Choose a cute outfit for your host to wear to the party and make sure her make-up looks perfect. Belle's friends will be at the door before you know it! Have fun!
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Michael Lauren Phillips Sleeveless Mock Dress / Cherry Blossom Mineral
Add the perfect staple dress to your wardrobe with the versatile Michael Lauren® Philips Sleeveless Mock Neck Dress.
- High neckline.
- Sleeveless design.
- Fitted silhouette.
- Pencil skirt design.
- Knee length.
- Straight hemline.
- 94% rayon, 6% spandex.
- Machine wash cold, do not bleach.
- Lay flat to dry, iron on low as needed.
- Made in the USA.