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I've been considering a move to Google Apps for some time now. This week I finally took the step. Along with many others, I really like the gmail interface for several reasons. I've been using gmail since early 2005.
I registered the domain [redacted].co.za, which costs R150 a year, and now our whole family has name@[redacted].co.za addresses. Setup was fairly straight forward, considering that the complexity of editing CNAME and MX records is out of Google's hands. And need I mention Google Apps is a free service!
The one thing I found to be lacking was migration tools. I'm slowly migrating completely from my current gmail address to this new one. They're both essentially gmail and Google are trying to promote Google Apps, so what better thing to do than ease the migration between the two? Once they've come to realise that's crucial in converting users then easing the migration from other mail services would be awesome. They offer partial migration help as mentioned here, however, as the comments state transferring from gmail to apps isn't supported so I haven't explored it that much.
I then came across a wonderful 3rd party gadget, gXFER, that does as much as is probably possible using the gmail API. It migrates mail, labels, filter, contacts and calendars and also applies the filters to migrated mail. Mail migration is done by using the recent POP3 mail download feature, which takes a very long time if your mailbox is full. My mail is busy being transferred and it doesn't appear as though it's going to copy sent mail across, which would be a pity. It also doesn't maintain labels for emails that were manually labeled, which I suppose only Google can implement.
So far I'm happy with Google Apps. There's not much noticeable difference to a normal gmail account, but I feel it's nice having a more personalised email address while still making using of the wondrous free gmail service. I've also confused several people when they received a gtalk invite from a non-gmail address. :P
Tuesday, September 4, 2007
Migrating to Google Apps
I've been considering a move to Google Apps for some time now. This week I finally took the step. Along with many others, I really like the gmail interface for several reasons. I've been using gmail since early 2005.
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[VIDEO] Kat and Matt Gear Up To Fight!
Check out some great behind the scenes footage from episode five of Katherine McNamara and Matthew Daddario's fight scene in the Weapons room of the Institute!
The pair first had to gear up before getting down to business.
Soon enough, they had choreographed their fight to absolute perfection!
Impressed with our actors' skills? Stay tuned for plenty more behind the scenes videos throughout the season!

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Moving From Checkbox Compliance to True Data Security
With the prevalence of data theft among companies like Yahoo! and Cambridge Analytica, Data Security has come to the forefront of conversations in the Information Security community. Establishing a core set of principles around protecting credentials and data is fundamental to defending against a data breach.
Having a Data Access Governance (DAG) program where a least privilege access model is established is key to achieving true data security. We have broken down the steps to a successful DAG program into 5 phases: discovery, collect and analyze, monitor, restructure, and govern. Building a successful DAG program will lead to data specific compliance with virtually any regulation so that operational standards are being met.
Listen to Adam Laub, SVP of Product Marketing at STEALTHbits Technologies, as he presents the first webinar of the 3 part series where he gives a brief overview of DAG and how it can lead to compliance. At the end of this webinar you'll have a deeper understanding of why the 5 phases are crucial to creating a true data security program.
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Himachal Circle with its Headquarters at Shimla was carved out of the erstwhile N.W. Circle in December 1986. The Circle encompasses the entire State of Himachal Pradesh covering an area of 55673 Sq. Kms. It comprises 9 Postal Divisions, one R.M.S. Division, one Postal Stores Depot and the office of Director of Accounts (Postal).HP Postal Circle owns the pride to have highest post office in the world at "HIKKIM" (Altitude 14567 feet) under Rampur Bushahr Postal Division.
Since the inception of the Circle, till March 2000, the Postmaster General of the status of Joint Secretary to the Government of India remained the administrative head of the Circle. With the upgradation of the post in March 2000, the Circle is now headed by Chief Postmaster General of the rank of Additional Secretary to the Government of India. At Circle Headquarters, the Chief Postmaster General is assisted by one Director Postal Services, Director (Accounts) and four other officers.


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X-Mode provides real-time location data and technologies that power location intelligence for advertising and business decisions in financial services, healthcare, high-tech, real-estate, retail, and the public sector. X-Mode's flagship product is a fast-growing big data location platform, which maps daily the precise routes of 10% of the U.S. Population and maps monthly 1 in 3 adult U.S. smartphone users. X-Mode strives to produce and monetize the world's largest location platform and ultimately create a global "living map" of 1 billion people with the highest quality location data in order to fuel the best location intelligence business solutions.
X-Mode is looking for a full-time Android developer to build out and optimize our open source SDK, and help other app publisher partners integrate our X-Mode SDK successfully. For this position, you can work either in our Reston, VA heaquarters or remotely.
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X-Mode is looking for a full-time Android developer to build out and optimize our open source SDK, and help other app publisher partners integrate our X-Mode SDK successfully. For this position, you can work either in our Reston, VA heaquarters or remotely.
- Work closely with our Lead Android Engineer to provide technical design and delivery of new social and location-based mobile applications
- Maintain and optimize SDK performance (especially related to battery life, memory, and cell data consumption)
- Troubleshoot issues with partners integrating the X-Mode SDK into their Android apps
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- Lunch provided 2x a week
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Pallas Foods
Since the early 1980's Pallas Foods has evolved into one of the leading food distributors in Ireland under the leadership of the Geary Family. Pallas Foods, now part of Sysco since March 2009, have a team of over 550 people dedicated to provide excellent quality product and services to their customers.
Pallas Foods operate from a central warehouse in Newcastle West, a Foodservice Centre in Dublin and regional distribution and delivery centres across Ireland offering next day delivery, to ensure that their product arrives as expected by the customer.
"It's CUBE's professional and affable attitude that keeps us coming back. Their staff turn cartwheels to accommodate our print requests and turnaround times."
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With multiple locations and different business units it's a challenge to manage shipments of print materials, and invoicing to manage the P&L of divisions.
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Marijuana as a Gateway... to Farming?
Image credit: Sami Grover (the tomato!), and The Seedbank (with help from CBay on photoshop).
I was in a local gardening shop the other day that specializes in hydroponics. I noticed that many of the plant foods and other products were being marketed to, shall we say, a certain herbalist demographic. (Don't ask me how I know - I just do.) Yet much of the interest on TreeHugger around this subject relates, on the surface at least, to hydroponics for growing your own food, hydroponic rooftop agriculture, backyard aquaponics - even commercial scale aquaponics. So this got me wondering - could illicit cultivation of marijuana be used to excite folks about growing food to feed the world? I'm not talking about the large, organized crime type growers here - which tend, I think, to be in it for the profit (although perhaps they should find jobs with big agribusiness?!). But rather your average domestic grower of a few plants. After all, growing illegal plants in illicit conditions requires a stealth and ingenuity that could prove useful as we try to figure out how to reintegrate food production into our everyday environments.
And isn't it possible that cultivators initially drawn to the allure of their drug of choice, might actually get the bug for growing plants in general? I've met more than one former pot head who has long since left the funny weed behind, but still has a love for the gifts of nature - and some serious horticultural knowledge to show for their past. (I've met others who have no intention of leaving it behind - and they are pretty good gardeners too. They just tend to get up later in the day...)
I'm wary of getting too far into the rights and wrongs of current marijuana laws here (I learned my lesson discussing the environmental impact of cocaine), but as long as people are being arrested for small scale cultivation, maybe there is a way to direct their interests toward legal pursuits. Maybe folks could receive reduced sentences or pardons if they volunteer for urban community farms? Maybe confiscated equipment could be used for vocational training/aquaponic farms in prisons? Or maybe we just leave the gardeners of this world alone to do what they do - but as I said, I don't want to get into that discussion.
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Not long ago I received a package from Caudalie brand, a beauty care brand I have been curious about for a long time. Caudalie is a French beauty care brand, which was conceived in a winery, producing cosmetics based on natural ingredients of grapes and using processes designed for wine production – for cosmetics. Interesting, isn't it?
Their beauty care products are considered some of the best in the world and in addition they have 8 SPA branches globally in which I will be more than happy to visit one day. I'm sure you will too 🙂
These are my favorite products:
Puffering musk – A natural, cleansing mask for facial skin. Contains gentle clay, sage and zinc to clean your skin. Minimizes pores and leaves the skin clean, soft and shining. I use it especially before an important day or evenings when I go out and want to look more glimmering than usual.
Moisturizing mask – I became addicted to this amazing mask which suits even the most sensitive type of skin. It soothes and enriches the skin leaving it soft thanks to Caudalie's grape formula. The mask also protects against dehydration and future damages. They recommend applying it twice a week for 15 minutes or leaving it for the night for a deep, nourishing treatment. I use it alternatively.
Deep cleansing Exfoliator – An amazing product for deeper, more thorough cleaning of the skin. This is a peel that purifies the skin and softens its texture without dehydrating it, for bright, radiant skin. My type of skin is sensitive to mixed and I find it difficult to find deep-cleansing masks that will not damage my facial skin and leave it red and puffy (yes, a true story). I was really happy when this one was a perfect match – it left me with this cleaning feeling that your face has after a deep cleaning without destroying my skin. Besides, you'll be happy to know that the new formula consists of 97% natural ingredients.
Jason Wu for Caudalie Beauty Elixir – Beyond the fact that this is one of the most beautifully designed bottles I have encountered – this is a truly amazing product. This is a solution which may be sprayed on the face at different times and for different purposes. For instance: after make-up for fixing it and during the day for nourishing your face and provide it with immediate glow. It gives the skin a uniform, glowing texture, tones down dark spots and reduces expanded pores. It contains special oils made of rosemary and other good ingredients, special notes of orange blossom (there is something simply magical in this substance for me) and obviously the grape solution, Caudalie's secret, special ingredient.
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Expansive solar roof to be constructed in New Jersey
A 25-acre solar roof is expected to be built at the Gloucester Marine Terminal in Gloucester City, New Jersey, eventually generating enough electricity to power approximately 1,500 homes in a given year.
According to a recent MSNBC report, SunPower has agreed to a contract that specifies the construction of a 1.1 million square-foot solar installation on the roof of the terminal, which is located on the Delaware River near the Walt Whitman Bridge.
The new solar installation will reportedly feature more than 27,000 photovoltaic rooftop solar panels manufactured by SunPower, which produces one of the most efficient solar cells in the world, the news source said.
In addition to powering the 1,500 homes, the generated electricity will reportedly be enough to supply 80 percent of the power needed by the terminal.
According to the Cherry Hill Courier Post, the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities has said that the $42 million project will be the largest rooftop solar farm in all of North America.
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Butternut Pumpkin Quiche Recipe
With just a few staple ingredients, Susie O'Neill shares her one of her favourite easy dinner ideas that's also delicious for lunch the next day. It's a true 5 ingredient dinner! Serve with a crisp green salad.
Preparation time: 10mins. Cooking time: 50mins
Serves 6
6 sheets filo pastry
1 x 505g can butternut pumpkin soup
5 eggs
2 cups frozen pea, carrot and corn mix, defrosted and drained
50g reduced fat feta cheese, crumbled
1. Preheat oven to 180°C. Spray a 24cm deep quiche tin with olive oil.
2. Press the sheets of filo into the prepared quiche tin.
3. In a bowl whisk together butternut pumpkin soup and eggs, stir in vegetable mix and pour into filo base. Sprinkle over feta.
4. Trim pastry with kitchen scissors to just above the tin rim. Bake 50 minutes until firm. Serve with a green salad.
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Model site with filtering and favourites
W Athletic are a UK and Ireland based Model Agency specialising in Fitness and Sports.
Admittedly the content helps this site look superb. We are equally thrilled with the clean design and the responsive framework. W Athletic are Europe's Top Sports & Lifestyle Agency with a particular eye for style.
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September 2013 Album News
Posted: 27th September 2013
Huge numbers of visitors are queueing daily at the Scottish Parliament to see The Great Tapestry of Scotland currently on exhibition there. The Music And Song Of The Great Tapestry Of Scotland is on sale in the Parliament shop and doing a roaring trade. Incidentally, The Prestonpans Tapestry is currently on exhibition alongside The Bayeux Tapestry in Normandy, France. The Greentrax album The Battle Of Prestonpans 1745 is a companion to The Prestonpans Tapestry.
The latest Scottish Tradition Series album Gaelic Songs From The North Uist Tradition was launched at the School Of Scottish Studies, Edinburgh, on Friday 20th September. Already sales of this album have been excellent. This is the 25th release in this unique series.
Barbara Dickson continues to do high profile interviews on national radio and TV, and the new album To Each And Every One is selling extremely well in advance of Barbara's 2013 UK tour commencing on 9th October and ending on 10th November.
The Flooers O' The Forest - Songs, Music, Poems And Prose Of Flodden has had several outstanding press reviews including Scotland On Sunday (4 Stars) on 22nd September: "Also included is an informative and illustrated booklet, in this moving reconfiguration of Scotland's most profound defeat…"
A Spanish Civil War memorial concert - When The Call Comes - is being arranged by Daniel Gray on Sunday 12th October 2013 at 7.30pm in The Canons' Gait (downstairs), 232 Canongate, Edinburgh. The Greentrax album Scots In The Spanish Civil War is still available.


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2015 RFS Sylva Trophy winner - David Jenkins and Coed Cymru
The 2015 Sylva Trophy for "outstanding contribution to forestry in its broadest sense" has been awarded by the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) to David Jenkins MBE and Coed Cymru.
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The award was received by Nic Wheeler OBE, Coed Cymru Cyf Chairman, on David's behalf at the RFSExcellence in Forestry Awards at Leighton, Powys.
The subsequent sad news of David's death on 11 August is a loss to forestry and the RFS sends commiserations to his family.
|Nic Wheeler OBE receives the Sylva Trophy from RFS Vice President Sophie Churchill OBE and Sir Jack Whitaker
Presenting the award, RFS Vice President Sophie Churchill OBE praised Coed Cymru for their 'pioneering' approach to forestry across Wales.
David was unwell and unable to make the event but Nic said: " Wherever you go in Wales you will meet woodland owners who will tell you that David's approach has made a difference to how they go about managing their woodlands. However, typical of the man, he has specifically asked me to make sure that everyone knows that this trophy is as much for the whole team and the work they do, as it is for himself."
The trophy, awarded annually by the Royal Forestry Society (RFS) was donated by Patrick Evelyn, a direct descendent of John Evelyn, author of the seminal 17th century 'Sylva or a Discourse of Forest-trees and the propagation of Timber'.
David Jenkins went to school in Cowbridge, obtained a BSc in Applied Zoology from Reading University and initially joined the water industry, becoming a Senior Fisheries Officer.
In 1988, David was appointed Director at Coed Cymru, based at Tregynon and reporting to the Coed Cymru Partnership, and Coed Cymru Cyf, the charity arm.
His remit was as wide as the organisation, centring around improving the management and quality of the woodland estate in Wales, through working with farmers and landowners and developing products related to the Welsh scene.
The hallmarks of his contribution over more than a quarter of a century have been his drive and innovation, always ahead of the game, and delivered through a multidisciplinary team, and an ever growing network covering the farming community, academia, private business and public and local authorities. Research and product development has covered everything from fish passes to house building systems; more than 35,000 hectares of woodlands has been brought into management, and the role and profile of timber and wood products placed firmly on the Welsh agenda.
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David is married with two children, a fluent Welsh speaker and accomplished woodcarver. He has travelled extensively and hosted innumerable visits from abroad, inspiring all who have met him by his passion and knowledge of woodlands, forestry and the timber industry.


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Remedies for stretch marks
Even though the biggest task of slimming down is successfully accomplished, there are many women who face the next trouble – stretch marks. It leaves vein like marks that are visible on your arms, thighs, calves, waist and tummy. Sometimes, stretch marks can be visible to the extent of not letting us wear our desired outfits.
Here are some solutions to get rid of stretch marks.
Cosmetic solutions
If your hydration levels are low or if your skin is not moisturized from time-to-time, stretch marks can easily be visible. It is important for you to
drink water and apply body moisturiser every day. You can also use natural creams and opt for body waxes extracted from beehives to increase your skin's elasticity. By massaging your skin with creams rich in cocoa butter and vitamin E, you are keeping your skin hydrated and this will allow the visibility of stretch marks to reduce.
If you cannot find a lotion with moisturising effect, you can also apply tropical oils, such as, coconut, amla, mustard, castor, olive, lavender, wheat germ, and calendula.
Dietary solutions
If you want to acquire a flawless skin with no stretch marks, it is important that you follow a dietary plan. Do not consume food that is highly saturated. Eat ones that are rich in vitamins, zinc and elastin fibres to keep your skin firm. Fish, cocoa powder, roasted peanuts and dark chocolates are rich in elastin fibres. You can also consume food rich in vitamins A, C and K (green vegetables and citrus fruits). Sweet potatoes, sunflower seeds, whole grains, pumpkin seeds, food rich in amino acids (eggs) and milk and dairy products can also help in removing stretch marks from your body.
Other ways
By trying to maintain your weight and reducing direct exposure to the sun, you can reduce the prevalence of stretch marks. Apply the mixture of potato and lemon juice on your stretch marks, It allows skin lightening. You can also use natural salt or sugar scrubs to exfoliate your skin. Apart from these ways, yoga and exercises also help in skin tightening that will eventually make your stretch marks vanish.
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There is still isn't any Chinese Language in the list of Input Language from the Language Bar Setting~ Though I can surf page that displayed in Chinese font properly, I just couldn't do Chinese Input..
and well the solution is to deal with the 'modified' culprit file: C:\WINDOWS\inf\intl.inf (it's like a configuration file that control the language local installation. )
so I believe the default intl.inf file has been tampered hence below are the steps that I have attempted:
- Backup the original intl.inf file
- Insert Windows XP CD, (search for the intl.inf) using Windows Search (F3) look in the CD for the cd copy of the intl.inf file.
- Overwrite the intl.inf (from the CD) to the C:\WINDOWS\inf\intl.inf (Windows Copy)
- Untick the Install Files for East Asian Language, restart, and Tick the Install Files for East Asian Language and restart again... then it works :D
|Finally Chinese (PRC) is available.
*P/S: when installing the Files for East Asian Language, if it says cannot find the files just browse to the Windows CD directory it should be fine.
I have encountered case that it requires some kbd106.dll files that cannot be found in the CD, (and prompt me to browse for the files). After I used Search function to search for the files in the CD (find it locates inside the SP3.CAB cabinet file), I extracted those required .dll from the CD content to a directory, (ie Desktop, and from the prompt file dialog there browse to the directory contains extracted .dll files)


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Keep all of your essential gear out of harms way thanks to this fantastic nylon iPad organiser!
Measuring 28cm x 21cm x 2cm, this organiser is the perfect size to store you iPad, Samsung Galaxy Note, Sony Tablet, Blackberry Playbook, and more
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An everyday tale of family and political life with a dollop of Formula One and various random thoughts on the side.
Glad to hear it. They said life begins at 40, I'm too busy to notice most days! But if 60 is the new 30 then that would make sense. I must be about 25 then.
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Agent 1
From Heroes Wiki
|Agent 1
|Portrayed by
|James Ryen
|First appearance
|Going Postal, Part 3
|In-story stats
|Known ability
|Formal name
|Company agent,
former FBI agent
Agent 1 was a Company agent paying a visit to Echo DeMille.
Character History
Webisode:Going Postal, Part 3
Agent 1 knocks on the door of Echo DeMille's home, saying he knows Echo is in there. Eventually Echo finally opens the door, letting him and his partner inside. They walk past the Constrictor's dead body, and he tells Echo they just want to talk. However, they end up being deluged by Echo's ability.
Heroes Evolutions
NBC.com's webisode character reference describes Agent 1 as "proactive" Company man, known for his authoritative manner and getting what he wants. He trained to be an FBI agent before being recruited by the Company. He's seen as a natural born leader, who knows how to reason or get tough.


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Technical Debt
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What exactly is Segwit?
Segwit stands for Segregated witness. There are ample videos and explanations out there for the keen reader. However, to summarize. Segwit is a conceived solution to solve the ever-increasing throttling issue due to the increasing adoption of Bitcoin. Imagine trying to fit an elephant into a 1 by 1 ft box. It would technically be impossible. The elephant is the number of transactions, and the box is the processing limit of the Bitcoin blockchain. In short, Bitcoin was facing a SCALING issue that needed to be resolved immediately.
What does Segwit2x mean? And why is it contentiousness?
In a seminar on 23 October 2017, at the Singapore University of Social Sciences Charlie Lee, the founder of Litecoin shared his stance on Segwit2x. He opined that Segwit2x differed from the original Segwit as ti was the miners (those who process transactions using their computer[hashing] power) who preferred solutions to be provided on the Bitcoin blockchain itself rather than executing Segwit.
The miners felt threatened by the creation and development of Lightning Network which was a solution provided by several programmers to solve the throttling issue of Bitcoin.
Fast forward a couple of months and it was the miners that wanted an increase to the block size [note that Bitcoin currently processes block sizes of 1MB in comparison to Bitcoin Cash's 8MB ]. Why is there such as a need to constantly increase block size?
The rationale is simple, as more as more users start to use Bitcoin the number of transactions skyrocketed. This meant that the 1MB limit was actually sabotaging the usefulness of Bitcoin as a payment solution and store of value. The miners who had enjoyed the benefits of Segwit wanted a longer-term solution. Segwit2x promises ever increasing large block sizes 1MB to 2MB with increases become more and more likely. Thinking rationally, Segwit2x paves the way for the scalability and adaptability of Bitcoin by consumers and firms.[/vc_column_text][vc_separator type="normal"][vc_column_text]Before we continue there's a need to explain the roles of the players. The four players within a blockchain ecosystem / cryptoeconomic framework:
1) Users – Users of the blockchain that are active participants of the network. They transact using the blockchain framework and hold value in that cryptocurrency.
2) Developers – Are those that contribute to the code of a cryptocurrency. In the case of Bitcoin, it is the Bitcoin Core developers. For Ethereum it would be the Ethereum Foundation development team that examines zero-knowledge proofs and Casper.
3) Businesses – Includes exchanges such as Bitfinex, Coinbase, CEX.IO and user-facing blockchain services such as CoinDesk, CoinTelegraph, Brave NewCoin. It also includes businesses that sell hardware wallets such as Ledger, Trezor, Keepkey. It might not be 100% true but many universities and academia fall into this category too.
4) Miners – are those that run full nodes or framework that allows for pool mining to occur. Earliest versions of miners are i.e. Slush pool. Individual mining has been made impossible since the increase of computing power on several blockchains such as Bitcoin. The result is a combination of computing power in the form of a "pool," solving rewards if obtained are then split between the participants that have contributed to the computing power [hash rate] of the pool.
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Benefits & Doubts
Segwit2x benefits everyone:
1) Increases in blocksize allows consumers like you and me to send our payments using Bitcoin at a faster speed
2) Increases in blocksize empower miners to benefit more from it as they are needed to process more
3) Increases in blocksize allow firms to reduce cost. Imagine the cost required to fight over slots of a small block
4) Finally, increases in blocksize allow for future scalability and adaptability.
It is actually more sinister than that:
An increase in blocksize from 1MB to other sizes increases the load of common folks. What does that mean? The full blockchain of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin is now approximately 130 GB [yes gigabytes]. The blockchain is a connected chain consisting of 1mb blocks from end to end, tons of blocks form this blockchain.
An increase of blocksize might not pose a problem right now, but it could eventually reach a situation for which normal retail users like you and me will stop having access to the blockchain. Rather we must rely on firms and corporations to help us "view" the blockchain.
Why do I say so?
Right now any user who is interested in confirming and validating transactions can open their Bitcoin Core wallet, the wallet act as a storage for Bitcoins and at the same time help validate transactions. But if the blockchain adds 8mb blocks, the full blockchain would be more than 1 TB in size very soon. When it comes to that point, consumers will not be able to validate transactions and the number of "nodes" [validators] will fall. This is a dangerous trend and a slippery slope which can lead to a situation which a few conglomerates deciding on the direction of the cryptocurrency Bitcoin.
The developers of Bitcoin realized the danger of the Segwit2x posed to the system and campaigned very hard to get the word out. They cite the potential for the erosion of User Consensus [see Nakamoto Concensus] as a huge motivator for what they are doing.
After taking a look at both sides of the argument I have to say that there is no right or wrong. It isn't as simple as a "you are right" and "you are wrong" Developers, users, firms should realize that we are all in this together, and no one has definitive answers. The concept of blockchain is new and requires testing and constant re-development as observed by the rise of other alternative currencies such as:
1) Monero [focuses heavily on privacy that Bitcoin will never be able to match]
2) Litecoin [The Silver to Bitcoin's Gold and which is expected to do Bitcoin's heavy lifting]
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Technical Debt
Back to Technical Debt. Technical debt is a term used in computer science to signify the inability of current programmers to fix or improve on the code/project due to the method or execution strategy of the old/retired programmers.
In simple terms, a blockchain that cannot work with older versions of itself is said to have Technical Debt it will not be surprising that the amount of technical debt that Bitcoin has right now has been slowly accumulating. It is actually impossible for past programmers to forsee ALL future scenarios. And they must do so in order to ensure that a project has ZERO technical debt.
In Cryptoeconomics, technical debt carries the same weight as per actual financial debt. Both financial and technical debt are:
1) Intertemporal [Across time]
– Both technical debt and financial debt can be owed in the past</em?>, be owed now, and continue to be owed in the future.
2) Subject to Systematic Risk
– Both technical debt and financial debt are subject to the macroeconomic conditions and scenarios of the real economy. Crypto economic conditions are not too different from the real economy. Although markets are more volatile and regulations are few and far between [due to cryptographic nature of blockchains] they are still subject to the same economic laws.
1) Financial Debt can be forgiven or resold to third parties but Technical Debt cannot
– Developers MUST stick with the code that was implemented in the past, and work around it. Bankers and accountants, however, can write off bad debts.
– In terms of Bitcoin economics, one cannot simply slice the history of Bitcoin off. The blockchain is an inviolable ledger that must be accounted for at all times
– In terms of Ethereum economics or Blockchain economics, it is slightly more flexible.
2) Financial Debt is flexible but Technical Debt is inflexible
– Financial debt can be re-structured as they are owed to an individual or an entity, but technical debt is simply owed to the past instead of any one individual or entity.
– Although participants of cryptocurrencies can form corporations to limit liability. Unlike the real economy, they themselves are not as important. In Institutional Cryptoeconomics/Industrial economics. It was important that there exists the separation of principal and agent. But within the cryptocurrency framework and global environment. There is no true separation, in fact, it usually follows that the principal is the agent. And although they might be limited in liability in the eyes of the law. They remain fully responsible for their actions on the blockchain.
The issue of technical debt cannot be resolved immediately, but it is important for us to examine and point out the implications of such an existing debt. Depending on the view that an economist has, technical debt can either be incorporated into the picture or simply modeled as an externality. Either way, it is important to be aware of such an intertemporal issue and account for it in crypto macroeconomics and crypto microeconomic evaluations.[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row row_type="parallax" parallax_content_width="in_grid" text_align="center" background_image="66″ full_screen_section_height="no"][vc_column][vc_separator type="transparent" thickness="0″ up="0″ down="177″][icons icon_pack="font_elegant" fe_icon="icon_quotations" size="fa-lg" type="square" custom_size="45″ custom_shape_size="40″ border_radius="100″ border="yes" target="_self" icon_color="#ffffff" icon_hover_color="#141212″ background_color="rgba(255,255,255,0.01)" hover_background_color="#ffffff" border_color="#ffffff" border_width="1″][vc_separator type="transparent" thickness="0″ up="0″ down="35″][vc_separator type="transparent" thickness="0″ up="0″ down="26″][vc_separator type="transparent" thickness="0″ up="0″ down="174″][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css_animation="" row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="grid" angled_section="no" text_align="left" background_image_as_pattern="without_pattern" css=".vc_custom_1463146237211{padding-top: 74px !important;}"][vc_column offset="vc_col-lg-offset-1 vc_col-lg-10 vc_col-md-offset-1 vc_col-md-10″][vc_column_text]
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The entrance to the New York Transit Museum Gallery Annex.
As the name implies, the location at Grand Central Station is an annex to the actual museum, which is located in Brooklyn. The annex in Manhattan is where you will find the 2011 Lionel Christmas display.
The Annex/Gallery is a rather small area, but the display creators were able to crowd a large track layout within the confines of the gallery.


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BRICK – Brick Township's SummerFest 2017 kicks off on Thursday, July 13 at Windward Beach Park from 6:30 to 10 p.m. with the return of the band Amish Outlaws. The Outlaws are no strangers to SummerFest, performing this year for their third straight summer, and have become one of the most popular bands to ever play the series.
Come early to enjoy the food court and the beer & wine garden for guests ages 21 and over. No one will be admitted into the garden without a valid ID. The concert will be followed by a display of fireworks.
Parking is limited at Windward Beach and fills up quickly, so please consider using the free shuttle buses available from Brick Township High School, Drum Point Elementary School and Midstreams Elementary School from 5 to 8 p.m. Return trips begin at 9 p.m.
SummerFest 2017 was originally set to kick off on July 6 featuring the band Rubix Cube, but was cancelled due to inclement weather. Rubix Cube will now perform classic 80's hits complete with costume changes on Wednesday, August 23 from 6 to 10 p.m.


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The Chevrolet MyLink system provides easy access to music, media and apps, along with additional information about the vehicle's electric power, all while you're on the go.
New features, such as Siri in Eyes Free Mode, turn the Spark EV into a home office on wheels. Drivers can schedule meetings, retrieve text messages and make calls, without ever having to take their eyes off the road or hands off the wheel.
Spark EV owners also can take advantage of OnStar's RemoteLink app to check battery level, efficiency statistics, or even schedule a charging time. The RemoteLink app includes the Spark EV Waypoint tab, which allows drivers to quickly plot a route to their destination and find charging stations along the way.
Other apps available include Pandora®, Stitcher SmartRadio™ and TuneIn through the touch-screen radio.
With all of the outstanding options and great design, the Spark EV is pure, electric fun that customers will love to drive. The Spark EV will be available at select Chevrolet dealers throughout California and Oregon beginning mid-June 2013.


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Los Angeles, CA, the movie mecca of the world, is calling. Over this coming weekend, everything will go in the car and a long drive will unfold. I'm heading to Hollywood.
Why go to LA?
In a recent conversation with a friend about my writing aspirations I said, "my career is a lottery ticket." It just so happens that the odds of my ticket paying out are much higher in Hollywood. This is primarily because I have two film degrees and most my writing is for film and television.
A big reason to go to LA is access. The movie business is there, and they are the money people who can pay screenwriters. That's not to say people outside of Hollywood can't pay screenwriters, it's just far less likely. So, if you ever hope to be a professional screenwriter, sooner or later, Hollywood happens.
However, going to LA is just a beginning.
No Couch Surfing
Nope. Not even for a week. I am not hoping to sell a script in a few short days and return home. Rather, I will be seeking out internships for this fall. As much as selling my writing is the goal, I've got to eat sometime before then. While internships don't often pay, they can lead to jobs that will.
At the very least, I'll be adding to my basket of experience, which is great for writing.
Shameless Self Promotion
In honor of shameless self promotion, should you need an intern or know of a job opening, I'm available.
Or, if you have any advice about interning for the entertainment industry, feel free to drop me a note.


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X Factor lovers Stevi Ritchie and Chloe-Jasmine Whichello have split for the second time this year, mere months after sharing a 'wedding blessing' in Cyprus.
A source close to the couple claims Stevi was left 'devastated' when Chloe Jasmine, 25, ignored him on his 36th birthday two weeks ago, before refusing to answer his calls and texts.
The news comes after Stevi 'put on a brave face' and appeared solo on an episode of The Xtra Factor this weekend, as well as attending Miss Great Britain in Leicester to perform alone.
According to The Sun, an insider said: 'Stevi and Chloe have split up again. He was absolutely devastated when she stood him up on his birthday even though they had made plans to go out and celebrate.
'That was almost two weeks ago and he hasn't heard a word from her in that time, he's so upset.'
Chloe and Stevi got engaged in 2015 after falling for each other on the 2014 series of the ITV singing contest, and subsequently both took part in Celebrity Big Brother last year.
After grossing us all out with their CBB antics and announcing they planned to wed, the pair split up in April this year, with reports claiming Chloe felt 'suffocated' by their 'toxic' relationship.
MORE: The X Factor: No Rick-rolling! Stevi Ritchie got a well done message from Rick Astley himself
They eventually reconciled, and later Chloe told OK! that because her parents objected to the fact Stevi doesn't own a home, they did not actually get married in July, opting for a 'blessing' instead.
Reflecting on their failure to wed, Stevi added at the time: 'Another reason was because too many people were getting involved with the planning.'
Chloe, who took part in Sky Living's modelling show The Face in 2013, originally auditioned for The X Factor in 2006 but was rejected by all the judges. She hasn't been seen on telly since CBB last year.
Meanwhile Stevi, who has a daughter from a previous relationship called Summer, is set to star in Essex TV's new show Stevi Ritchie Takes On Essex.
Metro.co.uk reached out to Stevi and Chloe Jasmine's reps for comment
MORE: 5 of the cringiest moments from Stevi Ritchie and Chloe Jasmine's latest interview
MORE: X Factor 2016 singers Ryan Lawrie and Emily Middlemas are madly in love with each other


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Vandals have trashed an elementary school playground, which is at the center of controversy in Carlsbad amid community concerns over the possibility of cancer clusters, according to the Carlsbad Unified School District.
Construction workers, who were renovating Kelly Elementary School, found building materials thrown about, trashcans upturned and a portable toilet knocked over with its contents spilled to the ground, said Superintendent John Roach, Ed.D.
The vandals also left lewd graffiti on a storage container at the site.
On Tuesday, construction workers received verbal assaults, Roach said.
"The verbal assaults centered on the concerns of some people in the community regarding the possibility of cancer clusters in Carlsbad; specifically within proximity of Kelly," the superintendent said in a written statement.
The district has informed police and hired security personnel to patrol the school, Roach said.
"We do not want or support any kind of destructive behavior,"said Travis Burleson.
He is one of the many concerned residents who are spearheading the effort for soil testing.
County Supervisor Bill Horn is also urging the Carlsbad school administrators to allow for soil testing at Carlsbad High School and Kelly Elementary.
In a letter written to Roach, Horn expressed concern for parents who believe there is a high rate of cancer at Kelly Elementary and the surrounding area.
"I encourage the Carlsbad Unified School District to work with the families, many of whom are willing to personally fund any tests," the letter said. "Summer break seems like the ideal time to perform this testing and it would go a long way toward recognizing the concerns of parents, who are no doubt anxiously awaiting for additional action to be taken."
When contacted by phone, Dr. Roach declined to comment about the letter until speaking with the school board first. But he did express his opinion about the soil at Kelly.
"I don't have any indication there's anything wrong with the dirt," Roach said.
He also said when the findings from a state cancer cluster investigation are revealed on Monday, he'll "be surprised if there is an excess number of cancers in Carlsbad."
Dr. Roach said the school board is reluctant to approve any type of testing until state experts say there is a need for it.
Kelly is currently undergoing summer renovation, including the construction of a new playground. Some of the soil in the playground is being dug up and moved to another location.
Some parents wanted the soil left alone until testing is done.
"They should definitely get somebody out here to test it before they move anything," said Scott Chandler. "I mean it could be contaminated soil."


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POWDERPUFF: 2013 vs. 2014
Albert Qiu
October 11, 2012
On Oct. 10, the seniors defeated the juniors 16-7 in the Powderpuff final. The seniors, who cruised to a 28-0 victory over the freshmen on Oct. 4, consistently held a strong offense to score two touchdowns. The juniors, who defeated the sophomores 7-0 on Oct 3, were unable to hold a defensive line a...


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Hand picked with love ♥
Past Litter - Hazel x Joey
Hazel and Joey
DOB: Dec 15, 2016
Accepting applications and deposits for this litter!
We are looking for one guardian home near Eau Claire, WI or St Paul, MN for one puppy who we hope to have join our breeding program upon completion of their health testing. They will be our pick of the litter!!
Hazel's first litter should be friendly, cuddly, and playful puppies!
Week 7 - We found out who are new families are this week!!!
Week 6 - We can't wait to meet our new families in a few short weeks!
Week 5 - These cuties have grown so much! They are enjoying playing with their new toys, wrestling and eating!
Week 4.5 - We are now eating puppy food like champions as well as using the litterbox!
Week 2.5 - Peek-a-boo!!!
Week 1 - Twas the night before Christmas and aren't they cute?!?!
Newborns - Welcome to the world little ones!
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Today we hang two banners in Hamburg in Solidarity with the Activists in Belarus, who are facing the arbitrariness of the police state of lukashenko. First banner we put in St.Pauli close to Hafenstraße on a bridge where many cars pass. The banner says "stop repression in belarus. social movements not state violence"
After this we put the second banner at our squat Rote Flora in the Sternschanze quarter, where there are allready many banners, f.e. for the prisoners in hunger strike in switzerland and against the speculation about the eviction of Rote Flora next years spring. This one says "solidarity. free all activists in minsk and everywhere". It was allready a bit late so the second picture is a bit dark.
All the best to Minsk and down with all governments!
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By Jana Adkins, SCVBJ Writer
Santa Clarita Valley Business Journal – April 2014
Touting the benefits of Santa Clarita's Foreign Trade Zone, the region's economic development entity sponsored a seminar in March for local businesses.
A Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) may allow companies to import or export materials or goods directly into or from the designated zone duty-free.
Importing into a FTZ, which serves as an official U.S. port and Customs, creates significant savings for clients by reducing time spent at port and duties paid.
And foreign and domestic merchandise is not subject to duty fees or federal excise taxes until it leaves the designated FTZ for U.S. consumption.
Deferring duties and taxes allows companies to save money while the goods are in storage, awaiting distribution to the customers at a later date.
For companies exporting to other countries, a company exporting materials or goods that first came into the FTZ can bypass the bureaucracy of filing for a duty drawback and then waiting months to get any U.S. taxes or duties paid back, said John Bevacqua, vice president of logistics and new business development with AMS Fulfillment.
For a U.S. manufacturer that first imports its materials into a FTZ and then produces a product, the products can be exported through the FTZ, and duty fees are only levied against the finished product – not the original materials, Bevacqua said. Using the FTZ saves companies money, making their products subject only to foreign taxes and duties, he said.
Santa Clarita's FTZ was secured by AMS Fulfillment from U.S. Customs and Border Protection in August 2012, after the city of Palmdale carved out a swatch of land from FTZ No. 191 and activated it for the warehouse inventory, distribution and third-party order fulfillment company in Valencia.
The FTZ provides opportunities for companies to grow by deferring and reducing fees and taxes associated with importing materials, which is a tremendous benefit for us to offer here in the Santa Clarita Valley, said Holly Schroeder, president and CEO with the Santa Clarita Valley Economic Development Corporation.
"We're working in an international global economy, and it's important for companies to take advantage of the opportunities associated with foreign trade," Schroeder said. "It's a priority for the EDC."
Without the FTZ, companies would have to pay duties as soon as the goods arrived at a U.S. port.
Although AMS secured the FTZ designation, the company opened the benefits to other companies in the area because, as an economic benefit, it helps all companies in the region grow, and increased business creates jobs.
"Competition is good," said Ken Wiseman, CEO and managing partner for AMS Fulfillment at the time the company was approved for FTZ status. "It's never been anything bad."


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Chilli & Paprika Sambal
Origin: Bali Island
Source: Verawati Schreiner
Notes, Tips & Tricks
Sambal Cabe Paprika is quite easy to make. It tastes good and not too spicy. Suitable for the beginners;-) and good for barbecue. I've made it once for summer street party 2012 in my neighbourhood's corner. And it was worth it! The neighbours were happy ;-)
Ingredients :
- 1 large red paprika, raughly chopped
- 3 - 5 small red chillies / bird chillies
- 1 clove garlic, chopped
- 3 kaffir lime leaves, finely sliced (optional)
- salt to taste)
- sugar to taste)
- 3 tbsp oil
Step-by-Step Instructions:
1 Put paprika, chili & garlic in a blender or food processor & blend into smooth paste. (If necessery add a little bit oil to help the blending process).
2 Heat 2 tbsp oil in a wok or saucepan. (Don't add oil if already added in a blender).
3 Stir fry the sambal paste & kaffir-lime leaves. Stirring all the time until well cooked & fragrant.
4 Adjust into medium heat & let it cook until oil begins to appear on the surface, take about 15 mins. Stir frequently.
5 Stir frequently so that sambal does not burn. Sambal is ready when the liquid is completely absorbed and the paste has become relatively dry.
6 Adjust the seasoning. Add salt & sugar to taste. Remove from heat.
Let sambal cool completely then store it in an air-tight jar & keep in a fridge. Sambal will stay good for 2 weeks..


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The aim of the fund is to ensure that good, commercially viable proposals do not fail from a lack of access to finance and will in turn be able to contribute to, and strengthen, their local economy in terms of jobs, growth and wealth.
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BHS announces official closing dates for Lincoln stores
BHS has confirmed the official closing dates for its two Lincoln stores after administrators were unable to save the brand.
The St. Marks branch will be closing on August 3 and the branch on the High Street will close on August 6, affecting around 100 jobs.
All stores across the country will close by August 20.
As previously reported, some 163 BHS stores across the country started their closing down sales at the beginning of June when administrators were unable to secure a sale.
The national company had originally filed for administration on April 25, 2016.
In a report this week, MPs found Sir Philip Green, the billionaire former owner of BHS who has been under fire since the company's collapse, extracted large sums and left the business on "life support".
The company has a £571 million pension deficit, which had been affecting talks with potential buyers.
A number of Lincoln shoppers spoke of their disappointment previously:
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Our blocking circuit is a great way to teach and preach fundamentals every time you rep offense! We train our players from their knees to teach hand placement, GHP, and hip pop with your strike. It gives coaches a chance to focus on players in a slower, safer environment without worry of injury or missing pieces of the puzzle.
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Wednesday, February 29, 2012
Saturday, October 01, 2011
Start looking for those wonderful gardening catalogues!
Start a gardening journal. You can use a notebook, a calendar or even a real gardening journal you buy at the book store!
This is a good time to check old seeds for viability. While you're there, paste a label on the envelope indicating when they should be planted, and whether they need soaking first. Then sort them according to that timetable!Your indoor plants get pretty dry at this time of year. Try misting them. (Don't mist African Violets, however!) All plants should be watered sparingly during the winter. Standing them in a tray of wet gravel is a wonderful treat for any indoor plants in the winter.
Turn indoor plants every week or so in order to keep their growth even.
Check those indoor plants for insects and give them a soapy bath if you find any!
Remove any heavy snow from evergreens. Be careful! If it is icy, wait until it melts.Try stamping a circle around the trunks of fruit trees that might be vulnerable to rodent damage.
Put your Christmas tree outside to provide shelter for the birds.
You can also smear the branches with peanut butter mixed with corn meal.
The birds will love it!
Another use for that tree would be to cut some boughs off and lay them on top of your flower beds to add extra protection.
Bring home some wonderful blooming flowers to enjoy around the house!
Look around the garden (if it isn't covered by snow) and be sure none of your perennials have been heaved out of the ground by frost. If they have, press them back down.
Remove any heavy snow from the evergreens.This is the time to get out and take a good look at your trees to see if they could stand some pruning. It is easy to see whether there are broken or diseased branches now that there are no leaves.
Are you ordering from those catalogs? This is the time to plan on making your dreams come true! At least in the garden.
As you look around the neighborhood, make note of plants that have "winter interest". Find out what they are and plan to add them to your garden when the weather is better!
Trees are easy to identify in the winter because all the leaves are gone. However, you have no leaves to use to help you either...so go to the book store and buy a Winter Tree Identification Guide. It's kind of fun identifying trees by their shapes, and the kids love doing it as well.
If you haven't done it already, sharpen those tools-and while you're at it, organize them as well.
Before you know it, it will be time to roll out the lawn mower. Has it been serviced? Get it to the shop before everyone else beats you to it.
If you have grapes, prune the vines now. If you wait until it begins to warm up, they will "bleed".
If you start vegetable seeds this month or next, try using clear topped take-home trays that you get leftovers in, from restaurants. They work really well!
Force some of your spring blooming twigs for indoor color. Try fruit trees, forsythia, dogwood, pussy willow and quince. Just bring them inside and allow them to sit in a large vase with water.
Keep those bird feeders full.
Be sure to keep the leaves of indoor plants "dusted". It helps to wipe them with a damp cloth to keep the pores open.
Be sure to fertilize that poinsettia.
Check your stored bulbs to be sure they're not being eaten by
Also, remove forced bulbs from cold storage. Put them in a cool place until they begin to sprout, then bring them into the place you want to have them bloom.
This is a good time to buy summer blooming bulbs.
Start seeds inside.
Begonias can be started in peat moss.
If you haven't done so yet, start planning a new garden!
This is a good time to send in a soil sample for testing...if you can get to it!
If you have a lawn, this is a good time to send the mower in for
a tune-up.
Fruit trees should be pruned of dead and diseased branches. Check
a reference book and give them a general pruning as well.
It is time for Dormant Pruning. This is the process whereby you prune the trees while they are in a dormant (non-growing) state.
Keep your pruning shears away from spring blooming trees and shrubs, except to
snip a few for inside forcing! (Although you should certainly remove dead and diseased branches.) Some good forcing candidates are: cherry, apple, dogwood and forsythia. Just remember that whatever you cut off now will not be blooming in a few months!
Cut back woody perennials like artemesia, lavender and russian sage to about 6 inches from the ground.
Talk about pruning shears...sharpen them before using.
If any of your plants are frost-heaved, gently push them back into the ground.
This is a good time to get that soil tested. Then there will be time to amend it before the season gets into full swing!
Edge your flower beds to rid yourself of invading lawn rhizomes. Toss the edgings from this into the compost.
Rebar, the steel bars used to reinforce concrete and masonry, make great garden stakes. They're inexpensive, strong and durable and they come in a variety of sizes. You can find them in any building supply store.
Start up your lawn mower so you know it doesn't need a trip to the repair shop before grass cutting time. Also be sure the blades are SHARP.
Sharpen your other tools while you are at it!
The lawn would appreciate a good fertilizing at this time.
Avoid working in the garden unless the soil breaks up in your
hand if you squeeze a lump of it.
Instead, turn your compost (assuming it is no longer frozen!)
Hummingbirds begin to appear this month in some places. Clean
the feeders and hang them for the "early birds"
Sow peas in the ground as soon as the frost is gone
Continue with the tree pruning. Get rid of dead and diseased limbs
As soon as your shrubs are done blooming, prune them as well.
You can prune your berry bushes-check a reference or
ask me
This is a good time to pull out weed trees and old bramble branches. They tend to yank out easily because the soil is still soft and moist.
Remove mulch from strawberries
Put your trellis systems and peony supports into place.
Pansies and other cold weather annuals can now be planted outside
It is the time to divide and plant perennials as well as cutting any of last years remaining growth away. It's known as good housekeeping in the garden!
If you have any bare root plants going into the garden, soak them overnight before planting. Also be sure to trim off any super long or broken roots.
If you winter mulch your garden beds, begin to remove mulch when forsythia and daffodils bloom.
Try planting scented flowers near walks!
It's probably a good time to remove bird-feeders to discourage those bears!
Tulips should be dead-headed(remove spent flower)
The grass can be mowed when it reaches 3-4 inches (sorry, but
it IS that time again!) When you do cut it, set the mower to 2 1/2 to 3 inches.
Hold off mulching until the soil is warm, or you'll just keep
the cold in!
You can now plant lettuce, beans, corn and carrots right in the
Tomatoes can be planted when the lilacs bloom. You might sprinkle
a teaspoon of Epsom salts into the hole where they go to provide magnesium.
Marigolds, zinnias and even nasturtiums are good to plant in and around
your vegetables as well as the flower beds. They repel insects!
You can begin to plant gladiolas at 2 week intervals.
This is a good time to weed dandelions, before they flower and set seed!
You can fertilize any bulbs that are up.
Stake your peonies before they get too big. This applies to other tall growing plants. Get the stakes in the ground before they get too tall. (Remember to try rebar.)
Cut back your tall perennials like bee balm and phlox to control their height.
Harvest rhubarb by grabbing it at the base of the stalk and pulling firmly away from the crown, twisting just a bit. Be sure to throw the leaves into the compost as they are poisonous!
You can prune your spring blooming shrubs just as soon as the flowers have faded.
Dead head your lilacs.
Check your lilies for red lily leaf beetles. CRUSH them!
Don't forget to dead head your bulbs as well. Leave the foliage, but take out the spent flower heads.
Have you got Hosta's? Are there slugs chewing them? Try this solution, if you haven't already.
Combine 9 parts water to common household ammonia and spray it on the hosta just before dark. When the slugs hit this, they will dissolve!
Check the apple, cherry, and other fruit trees for nests of tent caterpillars. As soon as the tender, new leaves emerge, so will the caterpillars. Their destruction is just awful! Bt will work if you can get it up there. I also understand that the Praying Mantis is a big time enemy of tent caterpillars. Perhaps you should order some of those! They should be released into the affected tree at the same time the caterpillars emerge. If you place them before their dinner appears, they will find another yard to in which to chow down.
If you have to spray insecticide, do it AFTER bloom is finished to protect the bees!
Plant Annuals no sooner than May 30th!
Plant your window boxes
Prune spring flowering shrubs when they have finished blooming
Thin seedlings
Use balanced, organic fertilizers around flowers
Be sure to fertilize your annuals with liquid fertilizer. They'll thank you for it by blooming continuously!
Stake tall perennials and tomatoes
Use a pine needle mulch for blueberries
Be sure your lawn mower is set to cut the grass HIGH
After the iris are done blooming they can be divided
Gladiolus corms can be planted
Dead-head (prune off) spent flowers from plants and shrubs
Remove rhubarb seed stalks as they form.
Cutting back perennials such as dianthus, veronica and other similar shrubby varieties, will possibly produce a second blooming. How great would that be? They'll also look better!
You can make softwood cuttings of shrubs this month through July.
You may still plant container grown shrubs
Plant broccoli seed for fall harvest.
If you have a water garden, there's still time to plant water
House plants can soon be moved outside to a shady, protected spot.
These same houseplants can be lightly fed with half strength
Mulch perennials and roses to keep down weeds and conserve moisture.
Look for Jap. beetles either early or late in the day and shake them into a bucket of soapy water. The reason you don't do it mid-day is because they'll out run you!
Any annuals can be safely set out now.
If you have an amaryllis, now would be the time to move it outside.
Pinch the leading stems of your chrysanthemum's to encourage them to
be bushier and have more blossoms. Continue doing this every 6 inches
or so, as they grow.
If you have apple trees, hang red sticky-ball traps to control apple maggot flies. Small trees can get by with 2 balls. Larger trees should probably have 4-6 balls.
Stop cutting asparagus when the new spears get pinkie-finger thin. Let them grow into ferns instead. It will feed the roots.
Side-Dress Veggies to give them a little boost
Have you got Hosta's? Are there slugs chewing them? Try this solution, if you haven't already.
Combine 9 parts water to 1 part common household ammonia and spray it on the hosta just before dark. When the slugs hit this, they will dissolve!
Are you remembering to turn the compost every once in a while? You should also wet it down if the hose is close by. Doing this will help it decompose quicker although it will eventually happen anyway!
Mow down any daffodil drifts as they die down.
Order your bulbs so they arrive in time to plant in the autumn.
Order spring bulbs now for the best selection
Fertilize plants growing in containers
Direct seed kale seed for fall harvest
Sow a fall crop of peas
Pinch basil plants to promote bushiness
Side dress vegetables with nitrogen
If your vegetables are not yielding as much as you'd like, plant some high nectar flowers in the vegetable garden to attract more bees and other pollinators.
Pict the zucchini while it's young and tender.
Put nets over blueberries to protect them from birds. While you're there, give them a little fertilizer as well.
Remove fruiting raspberry canes after you've harvested the berries.
Control the growth of strawberry runners. If you don't trim them back to where you want them, they will be all leaves and no berries!
Dead-head (prune off) all your spent blossoms
It's a good time to sow seed of biennials and perennials
Cut back delphiniums when they are finished flowering. A complete
fertilizer at this time may encourage a second blooming.
Chrysanthemums will give a better fall display if fertilized a
bit now. You can continue pinching them back until mid-July for more blooms.
Try planting a clump of moisture loving Japanese iris where it can catch the water dripping from your air conditioner!
Madonna lilies should be divided as soon as the flowering period
is over.
Oriental poppies may be moved. Summer is the only time of the
year they can be divided successfully. Dig up the roots and cut them into 2 inch pieces and replant them in their new location.
Dahlias require little artificial watering in a normal season,
but should be soaked once a week during drought
Water your roses at least once a week
Floribunda roses will flower all summer if the old flower clusters
are snipped off regularly
This is the time for transplanting iris. Trim back foliage and only replant healthy, firm rhizomes. Set them quite close to the surface!
In fact, this is the best time to divide spring blooming perennials.
Start cuttings of coleus, geraniums, begonias and other plants
you want inside for the winter.
The snow-in-summer should be pruned hard as it makes such rapid
growth at this time
When you trim deciduous hedges(ie,privot)be sure the sides slope out toward the bottom to be sure that sunlight reaches the base of the plants.
Wisteria's may be pruned now
Be sure that you dead-head all your daylilies. They will attempt do make seeds if you don't do this. You want them to build stronger roots. Daylilies will bloom more profusely next time if you remove spent blooms. Dead heading will also give you the possibility of a "re-bloom"!
This is a good time to attack Poison Ivy! Using discardable plastic gloves, cut the stems and paint the open wound with an herbicide on a HOT, SUNNY day!
Have you got Hosta's? Are there slugs chewing them? Try this solution, if you haven't already.
Combine 9 parts water to 1 part common household ammonia and spray it on the hosta just before dark. When the slugs hit this, they will dissolve!
When you weed, grab the flowering ones first so they don't go to seed and spread! Then go after the tallest ones that are just taking over your other plants. Pick on the little guys last.
Watch for tomato hornworm and hand pick them.
Make some notes on what you need to add to next years garden while
you can see what's blooming!
Dig potatoes after the tops have died down.
Prune off those strawberry runners to keep your strawberry bed orderly.
Buy fall mums.
Water any newly planted shrubs and trees.
Stop pruning shrubs.Don't fertilize anymore until the leaves begin to change color. If you fertilize late in the summer, it causes a flush of growth which will probably be "nipped" by frost. So, hold off a bit.
Water evergreens thoroughly during dry weather.
Sow forget-me-not seed. The make an attractive carpet planting
for tulip beds
This is also a good time to sow poppy seeds! August sown seed gives richer-colored flowers, so give that a try.
Cut off foliage of bleeding heart, which has probably become unsightly.
Apply fertilizer around peonies and scratch it into the soil. If you want to transplant or divide them, this would be the time.
Treat for Powdery Mildew. Try this recipe: 1 1/2 tablespoon baking soda, 1 gallon of water and 2-3 tablespoons of horticultural oil. Spray it on all the susceptible plants every other week or so.
Plant colchicum's and fall crocuses.
Order your bulbs if you haven't already!
Cuttings from English Ivy now will produce good house plants for
Are you remembering the lawn mower should be set at 2 1/2 to 3 inches to help the grass stay hydrated? Cutting the grass lower will be very stressful!
Reseed any bare spots in the lawn with some mixed grass seed varieties. Be sure to pick a mixture that is best for your conditions.
If you have an amaryllis outside, now would be the time to think about
bringing it inside.
Still time to sow lettuces and greens, carrots, beets and turnips (don't worry about how big they get...they ALL taste wonderful while still immature!) Then of course, there are radishes. Be sure to keep all of these well watered, also, a bit of mulch will keep the tender roots cool. As far as avoiding early frosts, a row cover will help there!
Get some netting over the blueberries! Remember the birds and small animals are great at crawling UNDER and THROUGH the netting. Try staking it so they can't reach the berries from the outside. If they get in, you'll live to regret it. Talk about a mess!!!
Have you got Hosta's? Are there slugs chewing them? Try this solution, if you haven't already.
Combine 9 parts water to 1 part common household ammonia and spray it on the hosta just before dark. When the slugs hit this, they will dissolve!
Your plants in hanging baskets and containers have been roaring through the nutrients in their soil. It's time to give them a trim and a good feeding to help them continue to flourish.
It's a good time to plant perennials, shrubs and trees. This will allow them to establish some good roots before the ground freezes.
Seed or over seed new lawns before the leaves begin to fall.
Fertilize your perennials and shrubs... it will help them make
it through the winter.
To keep your bulbs in top-notch condition while giving you lots of flowers, scatter a 5-10-20 fertilizer on top of the ground above them.
Stop pruning shrubs. This will encourage new growth, which should be avoided. Any new stuff will be nipped by frost which is NOT good for the plant!
If you haven't divided your herbaceous perennials, such as daylilies, irises, hostas and peonies, get it done soon. Remember the soil is still nice and warm even if the temperature drops at night. It allows the roots time to settle in and establish themselves before winter sets in! This is what makes fall such a good time to plant!
Plant some fall mums!
Water your peonies and shrubs very heavily. It will have to last
until spring.
This is the time to divide peonies.
Put all your non-diseased plant debris in the compost bin,
adding a bit of soil as well, to help get the chemistry moving!
If you haven't done a soil test... now is the time. Call your
local Extension Office for information.
Poinesttias should now be put in their dark corner for at least 16 hours each day in order to set up their bracts to be colorful by Christmas time.
I would suggest that you begin removing blossoms from your tomato plants. This will tell the plant it's time to ripen up the tomatoes left on the vine, and stop putting out more. (Unless you want green tomatoes, that is!)
Watch for migrating Monarch Butterflies that are beginning to head south to spend the winter in Mexico.
Also, look for Broad-Winged Hawks that are migrating about now.
Start preparing your indoor plants to come back inside, being sure they are in before frost. You need to be sure they don't have insects hiding anywhere. You also want to clean off the pots, especially if they were sunken into the soil for their summer sojourn!
Your amaryllis can come inside and go into a dark, cool corner.
Take down your Hummingbird feeders at the end of the month, if you haven't already.
BULBS! PLANT THEM! And by the way, try this website for ALL kinds of information about what, when, and HOW to plant the bulbs in your area!
Any questions about September?
You can still plant spring bulbs.
Scatter a slow-release fertilizer (formulated especially for bulbs) on top of the soil after planting the bulbs. Remember to scatter this fertilizer over other beds of bulbs as well.
If you have gladiolus, this is the time to dig the corms up.
This is a wonderful time to fertilize both lawn and garden
Plant cool and warm-season lawns
Move worm bins to basement or garage to maintain at least 40* through the winter months
Divide a clump of chives and bring indoors
If you haven't lifted your dahlias yet, this would be the time!
Bring any plants that are growing in containers inside for the
winter. If they are hardy enough to remain outside all winter, tip the pots on their sides so any accumulated water will drain out. Although they should be able to stand the temperatures, ice can definitely be a problem!
Be sure to bring clay pots inside so they don't freeze causing cracking.
Reduce feeding houseplants(do not feed dormant houseplants)
Start a dish of paperwhites, and if you want a winterlong indoor display, plant a few more every other week.
Give your compost pile a final turning.
Try to keep the fallen leaves raked off the lawn. Put them in
the compost, shredding them first if possible, or mix them really well as they tend to compact.
Be sure that you have removed any foliage from your Iris plants. This foliage, if not discarded, can harbor Iris Borers over the winter. You surely don't want to see them in the spring!
You can plant garlic now for next years harvest. It's the perfect time to order and plant them so they have time to begin growing roots before winter sets in.
Mark any perennials you want to separate so you can find them
next spring.
Clean and oil your tools so they won't rust over the winter.
Plant container and balled-and-burlapped trees, fruit trees, shrubs and vines.
Put some rodent protection around the trunks of new trees. This can be in the form of hardware cloth or other substances you can get in the garden center or hardware store. This will protect the trunks from damage over the winter from hungry little critters.
Other trees can also be planted now.
Keep watering the shrubs and evergreens.
Plant container roses and prune your hybrid tea roses. Start preparing your roses for winter. They should be mulched when the ground begins to freeze.
If your roses had signs of black spot or other foliage diseases you should remove the the leaves so it doesn't recur again next year. Once a hard freeze has beaten down your garden, remove the leaves from the affected roses, as well as any mulch that might have remnants of those infected leaves, and throw it into the garbage (NOT the compost-you do not want to spread it throughout the garden next year). Bite the bullet and add new winter mulch.
Cut back your perennials and put the foliage in the compost as long is it's not diseased. If there is green at the base, leave about 4-5 inches of leaves.
Try to leave about 4 inches of stem on the lilies you cut back. In the spring, they appear rather late. By leaving some of the stem, you'll know where they are hiding in the garden!
Leave the ornamental grasses. They look quite attractive in the winter garden.
Sow seeds for frost-tolerant perennials
Try using evergreen boughs over your shrubs to provide winter
protection. They can be forced into the ground before the ground freezes, draping their branches over the shrubs.
You can of course, also protect evergreens with burlap barriers. Do NOT use plastic!
Pull out your annuals and put them in the compost
It's time to store your hoses inside. Remember to drain them first
so they don't freeze and split!
Bring in any annual geraniums! Potted, in a sunny spot they will bloom all winter. Or hang them upside down (with the dirt removed) in a cool spot like the garage, or basement.
Get those bird feeders up! Be sure you have cleaned them first!
Now's the time to plant paperweight narcissus, hyacinths and amaryllis (indoors) for beautiful color and aroma on New Year's Day!
If you've had enough freezing days to render the ground hard,
begin to mulch roses and other shrubs, etc.
Putting wire guards on the bases of tree trunks will prevent mouse
Wrap plants in burlap for winter protection. Do NOT use plastic!
They can't breathe any better inside plastic than you can.
If you haven't fertilized your lawn or garden yet, now's the time!
Use anti-desiccant to prevent loss of water during the long winter if you haven't already.
It's a good idea to be sure your power equipment works properly. Now is the best time to take them to the shop for repairs and upkeep.
Wrap the trunks of smaller trees with plastic wrap, or wire mesh to protect them from rodents.
Add leaves and the last bits of cut grass to the compost.
Cover your compost heap or bin with plastic to keep the nutrients from being leached out from winter rain and snow.
Water your trees and shrubs until the ground freezes.
As you do that, check them for diseased foliage and remove it. Remember anything diseased should go into the garbage, NOT the compost.
If you have any left over bulbs, for goodness sake PLANT THEM NOW!!! (Assuming you live where the ground is still soft enough to plant!)
Are you going to have a live Christmas Tree? Dig the hole now, then cover the hole and the dirt you removed, so you can easily plant it when the time comes.
If you can, dig a hole to put your live holiday tree in. Store the soil you dig out in the garage, or other non-frozen place so you can just dump it into the hole after the tree is planted!
Have you made "tee-pee's" to cover your smaller shrubs, protecting them from snow loads? Be sure they are out in the garden, doing their job! You can also wrap the plants, or shrubs in burlap.
Plant your pre-cooled bulbs in pots for some wonderful indoor color. Put them first in a cool and dark spot to begin growing roots. Water them, so they don't dry out.
Remove decorative foil from gift plants. Set the plants into waterproof containers, after placing a layer of gravel in the bottom (of the outside pot) so the plant doesn't sit in water. Plants are far more harmed by too MUCH water, than too little!
Poinsettias should be in moist, NOT wet soil.
Fertilize houseplants.
If you haven't done it yet, put stakes around your gardens bordering driveways and roads where plowed snow might harm them. The stakes will guide the plow elsewhere!
Save hardwood ashes to amend the soil in the spring. If your compost pile is not covered, the ashes can go right in there.
Think about gardening tools, equipment and books as Christmas gifts.
Go to a gardening seminar.
Take a gardening break!


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Organ transplant support charity Herd of Hope is auctioning off its first calves at the Mount Compass market on May 29.
The eight Poll Hereford calves are from the cows that were walked on Sydney's Bondi Beach in March last year to raise awareness for families affected by organ donation, particularly those living in rural and regional areas.
Four steers and four heifers - aged between 11 months old and 12 months old - will be offered for sale.
The money made from the calves will be used to fund a camp for children across the country who have had a loved one become an organ donor.
That's how we've survived, people saying 'what do you need?'
The five-day camp at Undoolya Station, NT, will run in August, with Herd of Hope founder Megan McLoughlin saying the event aimed to bring children together to "create their own herd".
"We hear it a lot that they feel like they're the only person who has gone through something at their school," she said.
"When the children meet these other people they realise they're not alone, there are other people going through this, and that's empowering."
Ms McLoughlin said the rural focus of the charity was very important.
"Considering 3 per cent of the Australian population works in primary industries, and 93pc of the Australian economy comes from that 3pc, it's in our best interest to look after the health of the people on the land," she said.
Pro-Stock Livestock's willingness to sell the calves was typical of the plentiful support Herd of Hope has received from various contributors, with Ms McLoughlin feeling humbled by the assistance.
Related reading: Herd of Hope at Bondi brings comfort to donor families
"That's how we've survived, people saying 'what do you need?'," she said.
"They might not have $1 million in the bank, but what they do give is so generous."
The original herd size of 40 is down to 18 Poll Herefords and the eight calves, with numbers reduced due to the tough season.
A Poll Hereford bull will be put with the herd in the coming weeks.
Many people living in regional areas affected by organ transplants feel isolated and are in desperate need of greater medical assistance and peer support, according to a study run by the University of SA in conjunction with Herd of Hope.
Herd of Hope founder Megan McLoughlin said the study was inspired by many regional transplant recipients and their carers who had been reaching out to the charity for help.
"We were receiving about 100 forms of contact a week from people in regional areas, saying 'I feel isolated and I don't know what to do'," she said.
Ms McLoughlin, who is an organ transplant recipient herself, said recipients required significant support following transplants, and accessing the required support in rural regions was challenging.
"In the city you can find 40 doctors in ten minutes, but in regional areas we often only have a GP we've gone to since we were born, and many of (those GPs) aren't given information on transplants, or donor families and the mental health journey," she said.
It's a really simple proposal, people want to be able to contact others and find out they're not alone.
"They can't keep up with it all."
Many recipients who participated in the study said they would rather drive long distances to see city doctors who were more familiar with the organ transplant journey, and familiar with a recipient's specific case.
"If I have any issues health wise, I've got to go down to Sydney," one participant said.
"No disrespect to my local GP, but I know more about transplants than they do, and the medication that I take, they don't really have.
"It's not their fault, it's just that I'm probably the only heart transplant recipient in [town omitted], so it's not fair for them to have to study up just to treat me, and they can't," the participant said.
Related reading:State awards honour SA contributors
Ms McLoughlin said emphasis also needed to be placed on people caring for transplant recipients.
"We often saw in regional areas that recipients were being cared for by their partner, and no one looks across to (the carer) to ask how they are," she said.
"The success of the treatment depends on (the carer) being able to listen, and them being able to follow everything through."
Following the study, Herd of Hope has approached Health minister Stephen Wade asking for support to ensure regionally-based transplant recipients and their carers feel less isolated.
"It's a really simple proposal, people want to be able to contact others and find out they're not alone," she said.
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