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Terror Alert: How to Be Ready for Anything
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12 Things That Can Cause Marriage Failure
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How to Stay Above the Perilous Line Between Marriage and Divorce
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Exploring a Husband's Role as a Prophet, Priest and King
In theology, Christ occupies the classic threefold office of prophet, priest and king. Find out how that relates to you as a husband. read more
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Dating for a Godly Man: 4 Keys to Success
While not many dating techniques can be found in the Bible, find out what principles God's Word does set down for the process of choosing a mate. read more
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Fear is a real emotion, and it makes us ineffective. Find out why we don't have to listen to the enemy—the master of lies. read more
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The phone went on sale Wednesday in the U.K.
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Bicycle vs Vehicle Injury Crash in Muhlenberg County
Date of News Release: 07/19/2007
Central City, KY (Muhlenberg County) - Bobby Perry age 55 of Central City, KY was operating a 1995 Geo Prizm westbound on Broad Street. The traffic light was green and he proceeded westbound. Kenneth Curtis II age 14 of Central City, KY was operating a bicycle northbound on the sidewalk on North Second Street. Mr. Curtis proceeded across Broad Street and into the path of Mr. Perry. Mr. Perry's vehicle struck the bicycle. Mr. Curtis was transported to the Muhlenberg Community Hospital for treatment. Mr. Curtis was not wearing a helmet. Mr. Perry was wearing a seatbelt and was not injured. Tpr. Jerry Knight investigated the crash that occurred on July 19, 2007 at 1:55 p.m. The Central City Police Department, Central City Fire Department and Muhlenberg County EMS assisted at the scene.


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Hello Chiefs fans! I thought I would try something different and bring you a new series. I will take all the numbers we have in common across the board with our division rivals. I will then give you some basic stats and accomplishments of each player. Then you can decide who out of the four is the best player that wears the number they have in common. LJ Won't bring us down this time...
Donald Washington
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We all know Mr. Washington and either you love him or hate him. Honestly, I don't see enough of him to judge. I do give him props for being able to play cornerback and make the transition this year to safety. He was drafted by the Chiefs in the 4th round in 2009.
Games Played: 12
Games Started: 0
Solo Tackles: 4
*Note: He was number 20 last year.
Stevie Brown
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He was drafted by the Raiders in the 7th round in the 2010 draft. He hasn't seen the field much so far and probably won't unless it is special teams.
Games Played: 5
Games Started: 0
Solo Tackles: 1
*Note: He went to Michigan and is 6ft tall.
Paul Oliver
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This is his 3rd year in the league. He was picked up by the Chargers in the 2007 supplemental draft. It seems that Oliver is seeing the field more since the release of Cromartie. In 2003 he was the #1 ranked CB coming out of high school by Rivals.com
Games Played: 33
Games Started: 3
Solo Tackles: 54
Sacks: 1
Interceptions: 2
*Note: He has 1 forced fumble and 4 passes defended.
Knowshon Moreno
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We all know that Knowshon should be a pretty good back if he can stay healthy. He was drafted by the Broncos in 2009 in the 1st round. He has a decent average of 3.7 yards per carry. He needs to stay healthy to help a horrid Broncos running game. Once he is on top of his games the Broncos could be very dangerous.
Games Played: 19
Games Started: 9
Rushing Yards: 1106
Rushing Touchdowns: 9
Reception Yards: 284
Reception Touchdowns: 2
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Cafe, Hotel and Restaurant La Mere Maurin in Rémuzat, France. Nice place to be.
France is affectionately referred to as "the Hexagon" for its overall shape.
French history goes back to the Gauls, a Celtic tribe which inhabited the area circa 300BC until being conquered by Julius Caesar.
The Franks were the first tribe to adopt Catholic Christianity after the Roman Empire collapsed. France became an independent location in the Treaty of Verdun in (843 AD), which divided up Charlemagne's Carolingian Empire into several portions.
The French monarchy reached its zenith during the reign of Louis XIV, the Sun King, who stood for seventy-two years as the Monarch of all Monarchs. His palace of Versailles and its Hall of Mirrors are a splendid treasure-trove of Baroque art.
The French Revolution ended the rule of the monarchy with the motto "Liberty, Equality, Fraternity!" On July 14th, 1789 angry mobs stormed La Bastille prison and began the Revolution in which Louis XVI, his wife Marie-Antoinette and thousands of others met the guillotine.
One decade after the revolution, Napolean Bonaparte seized control of the Republic and named himself Emperor. His armies conquered most of Europe and his Napoleonic Code became a lasting legal foundation for concepts of personal status and property.
During the period of colonization France controlled the largest empire in the world, second only to Britain.
France is one of the founding members of the European Union and the United Nations, as well as one of the nuclear armed nations of the world.
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You might have noticed that with the arrival of fall that one of our very best Texas native plants has started putting on its best show. American beautyberry, Callicarpa sp, is best known for its fantastic display of fall berries; most often in a stunning shade of purple.
Beautyberry is an excellent native for Houston gardens, as you'll find it growing wild all over The Woodlands area. This understory shrub is deciduous (meaning it loses its leaves in winter) and produces very small lavender colored flowers in spring, followed by bright purple berries. The berries first appear in late summer and then mature to their full color come early fall. The berries are an important source of food for many birds and are also favored by deer. We have seen a few folks make beautyberry jelly, although we can't attest to the flavor!
Fully grown, plants will reach about 8-feet tall and just as wide. You'll want to plant your beautyberry in dappled shade, or morning sun with afternoon shade. It can often be challenge to find color that thrives in shady conditions, so the bright colored berries are a welcome addition to a shady garden.
Plants are adapted to a variety of soils and can even thrive in heavy clay. Beautyberry is an excellent choice for dry shade gardens as plants are very drought tolerant once established. While they do prefer a bit more acidic soil, you can simply fertilize with an acidifying fertilizer in spring and early fall.
There are several different color variations and cultivars available ranging from deep iridescent purple, to burgundy, to lavender and even pearl white. Some of the varieties we currently have include 'Woodlanders', which sports beautiful burgundy/purple berries; 'Wine Spritzer', a new variety with leaves that are heavily mottled with green and cream on wine-colored stems; 'Duet Variegated', which offers high contrast variegated foliage. We also have the native species of both American and Mexican beautyberry. If you're looking for something specific, feel free to give the garden center a call first to confirm availability.
We recently received a new shipment of Texas natives that you can view HERE.]]>
When it comes to the red maple family (Acer rubrum), there are a handful of species and varieties that will perform the best in the Houston area.
One of the best is the 'Drummond' red maple (Acer rubrum var. drummondii), which is a vigorous, fast-growing native maple. This variety makes an excellent shade tree and puts on vibrant fall color. Some years fall foliage color is golden yellow, while other years it may provide some orange and red. Drummond maples can be grown in a full sun exposure or tolerate some shade from adjacent buildings or larger trees. They do prefer more acidic soils, but it is one of the maples tolerant of different soil conditions and lackluster drainage.
An excellent red maple cultivar called 'Autumn Blaze' is also fast growing and quicker to establish than some of the other maples. This maple is also an excellent urban shade tree. Once established, they are fairly drought tolerant. If you're looking for a shock of red fall color, which is sometimes hard to achieve in the Houston climate, 'Autumn Blaze' fits the bill. 'Autumn Fantasy' and 'Autumn Flame' are also excellent choices.
If you've got your heart set on a Japanese maple then you definitely need to consider growing conditions. You can successfully grow Japanese maples if you can provide them with some shade from the afternoon west sun and make sure they have consistent moisture. Japanese maples can tolerate a variety of soil conditions as long as they aren't exposed to long periods of either standing water or extended drought. Too much afternoon sun will also put too much pressure on the plants.The ideal location for a Japanese maple is under the high shade of larger trees on a north or northeast exposure. Red leafed varieties are actually more sensitive to too much sun, while the smaller green-leafed varieties tolerate a bit more sun. Because these maples are not large and have fairly shallow root systems, they can be inter-planted in existing landscapes or co-mingled with other shrubs and trees.
Leaf color in Japanese maples is impacted by the amount of direct sun, moisture and nutrients provided. Too much shade or fertilizer can turn red-leafed varieties green, as can a dry winter. Plants need at least a few hours of morning sun in order to keep their leaf color. New trees should be provided with supplemental hand watering at least once per week until they are established. During times of high heat and drought, always provide Japanese maples with supplemental watering.
Some of our favorite Japanese maple cultivars and varieties include 'Bloodgood', which has a round shape and a height and width of about 20-ft. The foliage is a dark burgundy color that persists for most of the summer depending on sun exposure. Coral Bark maple (Acer palmatum 'Sangokaku') is a beautiful small tree with brilliant coral colored bark on the new growth and green foliage. Coral Bark maple provides beautiful golden fall color. If you need something a bit more compact, 'Crimson Queen' is a dwarf maple with delicate weeping branches. Foliage is a deep crimson color throughout the season and through fall. Emperor maple (Acer palmatum 'Wolff') provides dark red foliage that turns a bright scarlet in fall. The bark is also an interesting dark black/red color.
Come visit us at the garden center and we'll help you choose the best maple for your landscape! Remember, selection at the garden center changes daily so feel free to give us a call if you'd like to check on specific availability.
Southern Wax Myrtle
This evergreen native beauty offers up olive-green aromatic foliage that can tolerate sun to partial shade in a variety of soil conditions. They will thrive best in fertile soil, so side dressing with compost each year is recommended. The standard selection grows up to 15-feet tall and makes the perfect large scale privacy screen. If you want the same look but something a bit smaller, the dwarf selection reaches only 6- to 8-feet tall; which is still perfect for covering up an unattractive chain link fence or patio screen. As a bonus, Southern Wax Myrtle is also a good habitat plant for many species of birds. The female plants produce beautiful bluish colored berries that are also popular with birds.
While Elaeagnus may have fallen out of fashion over the last decade, it's hard to find a screening shrub that is as easy to maintain. With persistent drought conditions, this tough beauty is starting to find its way back into favor. Plants are highly drought tolerant once established and they will tolerate most any soil conditions. Plants quickly grow to a height and width of 6- to 8-feet. The foliage sports a silver-white sheen which provides much needed foliage contrast in the landscape. Plants can thrive in either full sun or part sun conditions. Another bonus: plants are highly deer resistant.
Yaupon Holly 'Scarlet's Peak'
Need a tall screening shrub, but don't have a lot of space to squeeze them in? This new selection of native Yaupon holly is the perfect solution. 'Scarlet's Peak' can grow to 20-feet tall but only reaches 3-feet wide at maturity. Plants sport glossy dark green leaves on silvery stems. Tiny white flowers are followed by translucent red berries.
Japanese Blueberry
If you need a very tall living screen, Japanese Blueberry (Elaeocarpus decipiens) might be the plant for you. Japanese blueberry makes an excellent small street side tree or property divider. They grow at a moderate pace to a mature height of 40- to 60-feet tall with a more narrow mature width of about 20- to 30-feet wide. The evergreen foliage is glossy green but turns a bright red in fall. Bluish black olive shaped fruit follow in winter.
Viburnum obovatum, also known as Walter's Viburnum, is a large native shrub dense with small leaves. This growth habit makes it perfect for a screening hedge, or to camouflage an unattractive fence. This evergreen Viburnum is virtually pest free and easily established in a full sun to part sun location. Plants grow to about 12-feet, making it a versatile shrub for creating a living fence or patio screen. Another great screening Viburnum is Awabuki, or Sweet Viburnum (Viburnum odoratissiumum var. awabuki ). This Viburnum has the added bonus of producing cluster of very fragrant white blooms. The evergreen foliage is attractive and shiny and plants produce fruit in colors that change from red to black. While this species grows a little more slowly, they can eventually reach twenty feet tall in a full to part sun location.
Golden Cestrum
If you're looking for a bit more bloom color from your living fence or screening shrubs, Golden Cestrum (Cestrum aurantiacum) produces tubular yellow fragrant blooms almost all year long. Plants grow very quickly, which is a benefit if screening is a high priority. The lanky growth habit of Cestrum almost puts it into a "semi-climber" category. Plants can grow to up to 12- to 15-feet tall, but in our area you'll most often see them at around 10-feet tall and about 6-feet wide. You can easily tip prune plant to keep them to the desired size. Hummingbirds love this plant! Place plants in a full sun location. They may experience a bit of tip burn if temperatures dip too cold, but they rebound quickly.
Figs have long been grown on homesteads because of their easy culture and adaptability. They are very happy in warm climates and will produce the best fruit in Mediterranean climates. That means hot, dry summers and cool wet winters. Mature trees are cold hardy to about 15 or 20º F.
Figs need a full sun exposure to produce fruit. Full sun means ideally a minimum of 6-hours of direct sunlight, but more is better. Make sure to find an open site with sun most of the day. If possible, plant figs on a Southern exposure where the early developing fruit will be more protected from cold. Figs grow quickly with a shallow, spreading root system. Depending on the variety, they can quickly reach 15 – to 30-feet tall. While figs tolerate many different soil types, good drainage is key. Don't plant them in low spots in the garden where excess moisture accumulates. Figs can be planted just slightly deeper than soil than they were growing in their nursery pot and should not be fertilized at planting; but do use a root stimulator. Plants will need supplemental watering during summer months for the first several years. Once they are well established they are very low-maintenance plants.
Avoid pruning figs unless you need to take out broken or dying growth. You can thin growth in older trees to stimulate new lateral branching and encourage more fruit production. Figs must experience dormancy in winter so be sure to reduce any supplemental watering in the fall to encourage plants to go dormant over time. Plants that still have lots of foliage on them will be more susceptible to freeze damage.
Figs do appreciate a soil rich in organic matter. Organic gardeners should apply generous amounts of compost and a high-nitrogen organic fertilizer like cottonseed, soybean or alfalfa meal in spring.
Allow your fig fruit to fully ripen on the tree, but be careful not to allow too much fruit to over-ripen. Spoilage in drying fruit can occur as a result of the dried fruit beetle. Spoilage on the tree can occur from microorganisms in the fully ripened fruit. Daily harvest and regular removal of over-ripening fruit from the tree can cut back on these problems.
There are so many ways to enjoy figs and growing them yourself makes them taste even better. Come see us today at Buchanan's and choose from our great selection of fig plants in stock. Also be sure to check out everything else that' s going on at the garden center this week!]]>
Here at Buchanan's we know that gardening is the best therapy. Did you know that the activity of gardening or working with plants actually causes your brain to release endorphins? These chemicals help ease anxiety and depression and just make you feel better. So why not bring a bit of the garden indoors? Indoor plants are not only good for your mind and soul, but they also help clean the air in your home, making for a healthier home and a healthier you.
While there are many more great houseplants, here are our picks for 10 top indoor plants to refresh your home:
Most of us know the benefits of using aloe as a remedy for burns, cuts and even detoxing the body. But did you know it also purifies air? Aloe helps absorb pollutants found in cleaning products. When concentrations of these chemicals become too high in your home, the leaves will often show brown spots. Be sure to keep plants in a bright window so they will receive a good amount of sunlight. Water aloe plants thoroughly but allow to dry between waterings.
Rubber Tree
One of the easiest indoor plants to grow, Rubber Trees are experts at purifying indoor air by removing toxins. These beautiful foliage plants will thrive even in low light conditions and cooler homes. Be sure to let plants dry between waterings, as soil that stays wet can result in the roots rotting.
Peace Lily
A classic indoor plant, the sophisticated Peace Lily is low maintenance. Plants product large glossy green leaves and pure white blooms. They tolerate medium indoor light conditions and cooler temperatures. They are adept at filtering out a number of toxins found in the air. Again, water thoroughly then allow plants to dry a bit between waterings. Over watering is a common killer of Peace Lily.
Mother-in-Law's Tongue
Sansevieria are just about one of the toughest indoor plants you can grow. They survive in low light conditions with minimal water. So if you're one to forget about watering your houseplants, this is the plant for you! Plants produce tall strap-like foliage in a number of striking patterns. There are also dwarf varieties. They have an architectural look about them which makes them a perfect complement for modern décor. Mother-in-Law's tongue absorb carbon dioxide and release oxygen during the night time, instead of the day. This makes it a great choice for your bedroom.
Bamboo Palm
This palm is on NASA's list of top air cleaning plants. It's especially adept at cleaning some of the most toxic chemicals from the air. These palms need medium light conditions or indirect sunlight and consistent moisture. If you like a more tropical look, this is a great houseplant choice for you.
There are many different species and varieties of Philodendron to choose from. If you're looking for a trailing indoor plant, there are vining Philodendron that are easy to care for. Philodendron is particularly adept at absorbing formaldehyde from the air (formaldehyde is put off by much of the furniture we have in our homes). Philodendron don't require much care; medium light and moderate watering can keep plants happy for many years indoors.
Probably the most popular of houseplants, Pothos Ivy is incredibly easy to grow. The vining tropical can be found in several different foliage colors and makes a great addition to kitchens, bathrooms and offices. They can handle low-light conditions and moderate waterings. Pothos is also particularly good at filtering out formaldehyde from the air.
Chinese Evergreen
Also referred to by their scientific name Aglaonema, these are some of the easiest of houseplants to grow. If you're looking for a low-light indoor plant then Chinese Evergreens are for you. Plants remain compact and offer up an array of foliage colors and patterns. Plants can remove a variety of air pollutants initially and become more efficient at doing so if exposure to toxins increase. Plants will produce small blooms and red berries (poisonous).
Also known as Australian ivy-palm, Schefflera produce glossy dark green leaves in a bright sunny location. The whorls of leaflets resemble umbrellas. Schefflera can become quite large so be sure you choose a larger container and have adequate room for them to grow. Choose a sunny window or sun room for your Schefflera. Have a smoker in the house? Schefflera remove toxins like benzene, formaldehyde and toluene.
Spider Plant
Most of us are familiar with this classic house plant and the small babies, or plantlets, it produces at the ends of long runner stems. Spider Plants are tolerant of both dry and humid conditions and can tolerate a forgetful waterer. They prefer bright to medium light. Although they are typically grown in hanging baskets, Spider Plants can be grown in just about any container. They are adept at filtering out formaldehyde and xylene from the air. They are also good to keep in the kitchen or near fireplaces as they can also help filter out some carbon monoxide.
We have lots of great houseplants, pottery and indoor plant care products in stock now. Come see us and refresh your home!]]>
What do I use?
Organic compost is one of the best remedies for poor soil; be the problem too much sand or too much heavy clay. Adding organic matter loosens the soil and improves drainage, aerates the soil and stimulates microbial activity. For existing beds, you can begin by working 3- to 4-inches of organic compost into the top 6-inches of your soil. You can do this with a garden fork or cultivator so that you're not damaging the root systems of existing plants. Humus is a nutrient dense form of plant compost that can also be added in smaller quantities to your soil.
It's very important to fertilize your landscape in fall, so be sure to also add in an application of organic fertilizer such as MicroLife™ 6-2-4 in September or early October. Remember that organic fertilizers feed your plants by feeding your soil. Organic forms of nutrients are broken down by beneficial soil microbes, making them available to your plants. Healthy soil makes for healthy plants. Topping your landscape beds with 2- to 3-inches of quality mulch will help conserve moisture and add organic matter over time. Vita Mulch is an excellent eco-friendly choice that also contains some humus and minerals.
How often to I amend?
It's a good idea to add some organic matter back into the landscape each season. But at a minimum, you should do so once per year. Organic matter is completely broken down in an average of 18-months (faster under warmer conditions) and so it must be replaced in order to keep your soil healthy and bioactive.
Should I amend my raised beds?
Absolutely! In fact, because you probably have more organic matter in your raised beds, you might find that you need to replenish it at least twice per year. Again, simply add in several inches of organic compost to the beds and work in with a garden fork or cultivator. We also carry Raised Bed and Square Foot Garden Soil that pre-mixed and ready to use.
Other amendments
Consider adding other amendments to your beds at this time such as worm castings, greensand and lavasand. In small doses, these amendments can stimulate microbial activity, add micro-nutrients and help maintain soil moisture. And again, don't forget to work in an organic fertilizer as you're amending your soil.
Be sure to check out what we have coming into the garden center This Week and also our Events Calendar! We have a great Composting 101 Seminar coming up on September 7th at 10am that you won't want to miss!
If you want to establish a citrus tree in your landscape, choosing the right location is key to success. In order for your citrus plants to fruit properly, you need to make sure they're planted in a full sun location. At a minimum, they'll need a good half days' worth of direct sun, but more is better. Make sure the area you plant your citrus in has good drainage. A heavy compacted soil won't help your citrus plants thrive. If your soil is heavy or compacted, be sure to amend with organic compost and expanded shade to improve drainage.
Citrus doesn't like much competition, so don't allow grass or other weeds to grow around the base of the plant, under the canopy. It's always a good idea to use a natural root stimulator when you plant new trees or shrubs. You won't need to apply fertilizer to your citrus until they've been in the ground for about one year. Once you see new growth, you can use an organic fertilizer formulated for citrus plants about once per month from spring through mid-fall.
If you don't have the ideal spot for citrus in your landscape, you can certainly grow it in a container. Be sure to choose a container large enough to accommodate the root system. Be sure the container you're planting in is at least twice the size of the nursery container your citrus was purchased in. Mature citrus plants will need a container that is equivalent to a 15-gallon or 20-gallon nursery container. Because of their ultra-fragrant blooms, citrus make for fantastic patio plants.
You'll want to make sure to check new plants daily to make sure they have adequate water, especially citrus in containers. Once citrus become established in the landscape, you'll be able to reduce watering to once per week. If temperatures are forecasted to drop below freezing, cover citrus with frost cloth. Often, your new citrus plants will produce fruit for you the second year after it's planted. Typically plants are fully productive by the third year.
Sometimes, your citrus will succumb to pests like aphids, mites and scale; especially if they get too much shade. You can use natural products like insecticidal soap to take care of these pests. If you experience fungal problems, like powdery mildew, you can use products like garden sulfur, copper fungicide or other organics recommended by our garden staff.
Come by the garden center and we'll help you get started with citrus. Variety selection changes regularly, so feel free to give us a call if you'd like to check on specific availability!
Here is a list of our favorite Citrus for Houston. Availabilities change often, call to see if we have a particular variety in stock.
Meyer Lemon
Eureka Lemon
Seedless Lisbon Lemon
Rio Red Grapefruit
'Bloomsweet' Grapefruit
Cara Cara Pink Navel Orange
'Republic of Texas' Orange
'Page' Mandarin
'Seto' Satsuma
'Miho' Satsuma
'Owari' Satsuma
'Miho' Satsuma
Mexican Thornless Lime
'Ujukitsu' Citrus
Kaffir (Indonesian) Lime
Sarawak Pummelo
Buddha's Hand Citron
For best fall results, prep your soil now. Top dress your existing landscape and raised beds with 2-4" of organic matter: compost like Ladybug Revitalizer and The Ground Up Vegan Compost are great choices. Simply turn the organic matter into the top few inches of soils with a garden fork or cultivator. We also have soil specially mixed for your raised vegetable beds. A layer of pinestraw will keep weeds at bay until seeds or transplants have been placed. Once you've amended your soil with organic matter, it's a good idea to then feed the soil to stimulate microbial activity. Medina Soil Activator and Lady Bug Terra Tonic actually feed the micro-organisms in the soil which improves soil quality and reduces compaction, in turn increase water holding capabilities. Healthy plants start with healthy soil.
For fall harvest, now's the time to direct seed some crops into the garden. Cucumbers, summer squash and bush beans can be direct seeded now. You can also start seed indoors to grow your own transplants of cool season crops such as broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, Brussels sprouts, lettuce, mustard greens and spinach, along with flowers such as calendula, snapdragon and alyssum. Crops such as these are often ready to be transplanted outdoors when they are 5 or 6 week old. So if you start them now, you'll have transplants ready right on schedule for September planting outdoors. You can start new rounds of seedlings every 3 weeks so that you have additional successions transplants to plant in October and November.
Don't want to start seeds indoors? No worries: Just come by Buchanan's during those months and we'll have cool season transplants ready for you to plant! There's still time to plant tomato and pepper transplants for fall harvest. Because August sun and heat are so intense, it's often a good idea to provide a bit of temporary shade for these transplants. Floating row cover or newspaper can be used to get plants established. Ask our garden staff and we'll show you how.
Your roses might need a refresh in order to put on a good fall show. Now's the time to do light pruning on them and also feed with a rose fertilizer.
Need shade? The best time to plant a shade tree was 20 years ago…but the second best time is now! Fall is the best time for planting and transplanting. If you need to add new shade trees, foundation shrubs, roses, hummingbird plants or any other perennial, let's get that on your fall garden to-do list. If you have an existing specimen that needs moving, fall is the time to do it. If you're transplanting, be sure to have root-stimulator on hand to apply to your plants once they're planted in their new spot.
Now is also a great time to start planning new garden areas or spots in your landscape that need a refresh. Come on in to Buchanan's and our garden staff will get you on the right track for all your fall gardening projects. Be sure to check out what we have going on THIS WEEK at the garden center!]]>
Ruby Throated, Black Chinned and Rufous hummingbirds are the three most common types we find in our Houston gardens. The best way to attract hummingbirds to your garden, and encourage them to return the following year, is to plant your garden with nectar plants. Hummingbirds will feed on a combination of flower nectar and tiny insects. They are especially attracted to tubular shaped flowers and reds, oranges and yellows are favored flower colors.
Here are some of our favorite plants to attract and feed hummingbirds:
Firebush (Hamelia patens). This tropical produces long tubular flowers in shades of red, orange and yellow, perfect for attracting hummingbirds. Plants perennialize in Houston gardens, but top growth may freeze to the ground in especially cold winters. Blooms from late-spring through late-fall. Full sun.
Butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa). If you're looking for orange color in the garden, this is the perfect plant! A full sun perennial that produces clusters of small orange flowers in early summer on 3-foot mounds.
Esperanza (Tecoma stans). This deciduous shrub produces clusters of large tubular flowers in shades of bright yellow, to apricot, orange and red. A hummingbird favorite in full sun.
Turk's Cap (Malvaviscus arboreus). If you have a shady garden, but still want to feed the hummingbirds, Turk's Cap is a great choice. This large root-hardy perennial grows in large clumps up to 4-5 feet tall and wide with masses of bright red flowers.
Autumn sage (Salvia greggii). A must-have shrubby perennial that blooms almost constantly from spring through fall in a sunny location. The bright red, pink, coral and yellow blooms are perfect for attracting hummingbirds. The tubular flowers provide ample nectar.
More hummingbird plants:
Abelia (Abelia grandiflora).
Cardinal Flower (Lobelia Cardinalis)
Cape honeysuckle (Tecomaria capensis)
Cypress Vine (Ipomoea quamoclit)
Trumpet honeysuckle (Lonicera senpervirens
Pink Texas skullcap (Scutellaria suffrutescens)
Trumpet vine (Campsis radicans)
Pride of Barbados (Caesalpinia pulcherrima)
Lantana (Lantata camara)
Desert willow (Chilopsis linearis)
Firecracker bush (Russelia rotundifolia)
Coral honeysuckle (Lonicera sempervirens)
Zinnia sp.
Supplementing with Feeders
If you don't already have a bevy of hummingbird plants in your garden, or don't seem to be attracting as many hummingbirds as you'd like, putting out feeders is an easy solution. We have a great selection of feeders in stock right now. To make your own hummingbird food, simply mix one part sugar with four parts water and bring to a boil for two minutes. Let cool completely and then fill your feeders. There's no need to add food coloring as the feeders themselves will attract the birds. You can keep leftover feed in the refrigerator for about one week. We also carry ready to mix hummingbird food concentrate that's ready to grab and go. Never use honey or agave nectar as substitutes for plain sugar in your solution. Neither have the right forms of sugar that hummingbirds need and you can harm the little birds by using them.
It's a good idea to change out your feeders every three or four days. Fungus can sometimes be a problem in feeders, especially with our Houston heat. Be sure to scrub out any fungal growth and soak feeders in vinegar if you have this problem. If it continues, consider moving feeders to a shadier spot where fungal growth will be slowed.
FREE PROGRAM: Saturday, August 10 – 10 am: Learn how to attract hummingbirds. "Garden Guru" Linda Reid will teach you how to get them to make a stop in your yard. Workshop is free, but space is limited & registration is requested. Please sign up here.]]>
While white blooming plants don't always provide the best show against more colorful blooming plants on a sunny day, they really come to life once the sun goes down. White flowers can glow gloriously once they catch the moonlight, or lighting we place in our garden. The key is to choose plants that will either open in the evening or hold their blooms open through the night. These plants will also attract night-time pollinators to enjoy.
Oakleaf hydrangea are an excellent choice for a moon garden because they hold large clusters of white blooms that both brighten a shade garden and shine in the moonlight. Shasta daisy produce masses of strong white flowers with yellow centers that put on a show from spring through mid-summer. White Four o' Clocks 'Alba', are perfect for an evening garden because blooms open in late afternoon and remain open through the night. For a tall striking specimen try white flowering tobacco, Nicotiana alata, which produces long tubular white blooms. Of course, what moon garden would be complete with out Moonflowers? Ipomea alba is a vine that can be grown from seeds or transplants that produces huge trumpet shape white blooms that come to life at night and provides excellent foliage contrast to green-leafed varieties.
Here are few more excellent moon garden plants:
Plants with silver foliage also "light up" when the moon rises. Mixing silver plants into your borders or patio containers will brighten the space in the evening. Lamb's ear, with its large furry leaves, creates a mound of foliage to reflect the moonlight. Artemesias such as 'Powis Castle' do the same. Texas Sage will give you some height and volume in a sunny location; and if you plant white flowering varieties such as 'White Cloud' then you have the perfect moon garden plant! Centaurea 'Colchester White' looks nearly fluorescent in nighttime light.
Don't forget fragrance when planting your moon garden. There's nothing more enjoyable than relaxing after a long day than taking in wonderful fragrances from the garden. Sweet Olives produce tiny white blooms that pack a powerfully sweet fragrance. They are especially fragrant in the evening. Roses such as 'Iceberg', 'Lady Banks White' or 'Lace Cascade' offer fragrant white blooms perfect for growing on an arbor, trellis or fence. White Butterfly Ginger sports large beautiful blooms that produce the most luxurious scent; it's a must have next to any patio! Star Jasmine can be grown to cover a fence or awning and drips with highly fragrant small white blooms in spring and summer. And how can we forget Gardenia? There is nothing more intoxicating than the fragrance of Gardenia, which can be planted throughout your garden or in pots on your patio.
Strategically placed garden elements, such as white glazed pottery, gazing balls, water features and artificial lighting can also help bring your moon garden to life.
There are many, many more beautiful white blooming plants to choose from so be sure to stop by and talk to our garden staff about all your moon gardening options. Availability on featured plants changes daily so be sure to give us a call to confirm we have what you're looking for. See you soon!


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It is going to take some creativity to think of china gifts you can give to your spouse that won't end up collecting dust. Here are some suggestions to get your own creative juices going.
1. China SpoonrestIf you don't have a china spoonrest to match your china plates, check to see if one is available in your design. Pretty china spoonrests can be used on your table to protect your fancy tablecloths.
2. HummelsHummel figurines have been delighting people for many years. There are so many to choose from, that you can surely find one that is unique for your relationship with your spouse.
3. Fine China Picture FrameYou can find picture frames in fine china in heart shapes and with meaningful phrases painted on the frames. Put a nice photograph of the two of you in the photo frame.
4. Hall China ShakersThese china shakers are very durable and chip-resistant. They have a bisque glaze with a classic design and appeal.
5. China Candy BowlsA china candy bowl full of your spouse's favorite candy is a unique gift for your 20th wedding anniversary.
6. China MuskChina Musk is a blend of cedarwood, amber, violet leaves, and geranium. This relaxing scent may inspire some romantic evenings for the two of you. China Musk can be found in votive candles and incense.
7. China BakewareMost china bakeware is safe for both oven and microwave use. You can choose from holiday designs or bakeware that can be used throughout the year.
8. China VaseIf you decide to purchase one of these attractive china vases, make sure that you plan on getting fresh flowers for the vase, too!
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The Sound of my Heart
Images and Poetry by Lauren Davidson
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This book is a small collection of both my images and poetry. The images have been captured in my new home, Washington, and the poetry was inspired by the love of my life. This is The Sound of My Heart.
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"Regardless of dictionaries, we have in entomology a rule for insect common names that can be followed. It says: If the insect is what the name implies, write the two words separately; otherwise run them together. Thus we have such names as house fly, blow fly, and robber fly contrasted with dragonfly, caddicefly, and butterfly, because the latter are not flies, just as an aphislion is not a lion and a silverfish is not a fish. The honey bee is an insect and is preeminently a bee; "honeybee" is equivalent to "Johnsmith."–From Anatomy of a Honey Bee by Robert D. Snodgrass
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By Stuart Hirsch
The Herald Bulletin
ANDERSON, Ind. —
New York has Central Park. And Washington, D.C., The National Mall.
Indianapolis boasts that Eagle Creek Park is one of the largest municipal parks in the country. And Pendleton, of course, has Falls Park.
All are community gathering places that make a statement about quality of life and civic pride.
In downtown Anderson, Athletic Park could be an equally important source of fun and pride, Philip Lavelle Jr. and other members of Anderson Morning Rotary believe.
Anchored by the historic Athletic Park Pool near the east end of Eighth Street's Eisenhower Bridge, Lavelle, current president of the Rotary group, wanted to tackle a large project.
"We asked ourselves if we could do something really transformational," Lavelle said. "Many of us lamented the fact that Athletic Park is anything but an athletic park."
Members of the club met with Mike Montgomery, a partner and principal architect at krM Architects here, and Kevin Montgomery, who developed a design based on ideas developed during those meetings.
The result of those discussions is a proposed plan that divides the park into four areas.
The north part would be a quiet area for picnics, disc golf, family gatherings and a dog park.
The east, or center, section would be an athletic zone for field sports such as soccer, track running, sand volleyball and basketball.
In the south area, near the pool, there would be a playground, splash-park and performance area.
To the west would be a well-lighted native woods area with pathways for education and enjoyment. Dividing the native woods and the athletic area would be a rain garden and boardwalk area.
After construction — the initial project estimate is $3.7 million — the entire facility would be turned over to the city's parks department, Lavelle said.
Cost, of course, is a big factor and raising money for the project is the next hurdle the Rotary Club needs to address, Lavelle said, adding that he expects the project would have to be built in phases as construction money becomes available.
He said a steering committee has been formed to help begin developing fundraising plans.
"I'm absolutely elated by the interest of the Rotary Club in downtown revitalization," Mayor Kevin Smith said Tuesday. "Athletic Park and Athletic Park Pool are essential to one another. These two ideas have come together very nicely."
He was referring to John Anderson's efforts to raise money to reopen the pool. Through a number of small fundraisers, including one last weekend at Cooper's Sports Bowl, Anderson has raised more than $5,000 to rehabilitate the pool.
"Anderson needs something like this to draw people downtown," said Anderson. "I really hope it's successful.
"To me, this town needs something like this to bring people downtown," Anderson said of the park project.
The pool was closed in 2004 during Smith's first term while $340,000 was spent on repairs. It closed again, seemingly for good, after the 2007 season when Kris Ockomon was mayor.
After that, vandals broke into the pool, stole every bit of copper wiring, some plumbing fixtures, smashed windows and spray painted graffiti on exterior walls, Smith said.
Smith included money to reopen the pool in his proposed budget for this year, but to deal with the city's ongoing financial crisis and avoid laying off police and firefighters, the City Council eliminated funding for the pool.
Smith said he still hopes to open the pool this season working in-house with existing city resources.
"The way I look at this, Anderson needs to be a fun place to live for families, well, for anyone," Lavelle said. "I can see families picnicking, senior citizens using the trails, kids playing sports. This is not an economic development project, but a quality-of-life project. Creating it will make Anderson a great place to live and work."
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The Federal Reserve Bank of New York's August 2014 Business Leaders Survey signals some acceleration in activity in the region's service sector. The survey's headline business activity index rose four points to 16.2. The business climate index rose to -3.0—still slightly negative but its highest level since the onset of the last recession. The employment index climbed ten points to 21.9, suggesting a pickup in hiring, while the wages index remained steady at 33.3. The prices paid index fell six points to 50.4, indicating a slight diminution in cost pressures, while the prices received index rose three points to 14.7, pointing to a slight acceleration in selling prices. The current capital spending index was little changed at 15.6. Indexes for the six-month outlook retreated somewhat but remain at elevated levels, suggesting a fair degree of optimism about the business outlook.
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Business activity accelerated slightly in the region's service sector, according to the August 2014 survey. The business activity index rebounded four points to 16.2, essentially reversing last month's decline and signaling a slight pickup in growth. In the current survey, 39 percent of respondents reported that conditions had improved, while 23 percent reported that they had worsened. The business climate index advanced four points to -3.0—still below zero but at its highest level since late 2007, suggesting that respondents now view the business climate more favorably than at any time since the start of the last recession.Increased Hiring Activity
The employment index jumped ten points to 21.9, suggesting a step-up in hiring activity. The wages index, holding steady at 33.3, pointed to continued moderate growth in wages. The prices paid index fell six points to 50.4, indicating that cost pressures were somewhat less widespread than in the past few months. The prices received index, however, rose three points to 14.7, pointing to a slight quickening in selling price increases. The capital spending index was little changed at 15.6—a sign that capital expenditures continued to climb at a modest pace.Firms Somewhat Less Optimistic
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Article By: Harvey Finkel
Marimar Torres Estate was first planted in 1986. The first Chardonnay vintage was 1989 Pinot Noir 1992. The winery came on line in 1992. Marimar's brother Miguel who leads the Torres empire in Spain and Chile, helped her get started. (Don Miguel died in 1991.)
The first vineyard, also the site of the winery, is near Sebastopol, about 1O miles from the Pacific Ocean. In the cool, breezy Green Valley portion of the Russian River Valley, 3O acres each of chardonnay and pinot noir are planted 25O to over 5OO feet above sea level, plus some small samples of others. The vineyard, an apple orchard in previous life, is named for Don Miguel. In 2OO1, the Doña Margarita Vineyard, named for Marimar's late mother, who died in 2OO4, was established near Freestone on the even cooler Sonoma Coast. Twelve of 2O planned acres of vineyard have so far been planted to pinot noir at 435 to 625 feet. Once a redwood forest, then pasture land, most of the property's 18O acres will remain unplanted, and will contain several acres of conservation easement to foster natural flora and fauna, terrestrial, aerial, and aquatic. The soils are predominantly sandy loam of volcanic origin with marine sediment. The subsoil of Doña Margarita is fractured sandstone; Don Miguel has more clay. They drain well, and so require irrigation. The Estate is helping to fund the construction of the large Environmental Education Center at a Salmon Creek site, which will also be used to educate immigrant workers employed in the vineyards.
Both vineyards are managed organically, evolving toward biodynamics. The root stock is resistant to Phylloxera. Vines are densely planted, over 2OOO per acre, in the European manner (two by one meter), and as multiple clones. Canopy management, meager drip irrigation and green harvesting combine with cane pruning, that has evolved from the original cordon pattern, and low yields to result in concentrated grapes and elegant wines. On average, each pinot noir vine yields 3 to 3.25 pounds of grapes; chardonnay give 4 to 4.5. This translates to the same numbers in tons per acre. All wines are made from hand-picked, estate-grown fruit.
The winery, set comfortably into the land and nicely landscaped, resembles a Catalan farmhouse. Other than the unoaked Acero, the Chardonnays are barrel fermented, and spend 9 to 11 months in barrel on lees. All go through malolactic fermentation. Pinot Noirs are punched down. They age in barrel (one-third new, sometimes more) until the summer or fall after the harvest. Barrels are all selected French oak. Fining and filtering are almost wholly avoided. Production decisions are made by a group composed of Marimar Torres, a very hands-on proprietor/winegrower, Tony Britton, cellar master, Bill Dyer, technical director, and Ventura Albor, vineyard manager. Total production is about 15,OOO cases.
The wines combine impeccable fruit with just the right touch of highest-quality oak. They are elegant and self-contained in a European manner, rather than showing the unrestrained exuberance of California – and they age gracefully.
Gracious and vivacious might seem to define Marimar Torres, but there is much more to her. She has by intelligence, will and energy overcome what the world stacked against her. I think she is indomitable. During my recent visit to her estate in Sonoma, I noticed her radiating more energy than ever, despite surgery the day before for early breast cancer. (Her prognosis is excellent.)
It was nearly 4O years ago that I first met her. Then a young woman representing her father's wines in North America, she was calling on Myron Norman, the late, fondly remembered New England wine merchant. Born in Franco's repressively ultraconservative, rigidly Catholic Spain, Marimar's idea of her future was far from the expected one of being limited to settling as a wife at home, raising children in Penedès, southwest of Barcelona. Marimar had managed grudging permission from the paterfamilias, Don Miguel, to study economics at the University of Barcelona, then to accompany him on a sales trip to Canada and the United States. Her responsibilities progressively expanded to meet her talents, culminating in the establishment of her wine estate in California.
In preparation, Marimar (one of the few instantly identifiable by given name only: it means "Mary of the sea") studied management at Stanford and viticulture and oenology at UC Davis. She speaks six languages, is an accomplished equestrian, and has raised a fine daughter, Cristina. She has published two cookbooks, and operates the Marimar Estate Stable. I suspect I may not know half of her facets. She has lived in California since 1975.
The Wines
Nine wines are made, three Chardonnays, five Pinot Noirs and a Syrah-Tempranillo. Three are made in tiny quantities (see www.marimarestate.com): Earthquake Block and Stony Block Pinot Noirs, about 1OO cases each, and the callow Syrah 8O% – Tempranillo 2O%, 56 cases, which is very likely to increase. All the wines are grown in the Don Miguel Vineyard, except the Pinot Noir labeled Doña Margarita Vineyard.
The prices cited are approximate.
Acero means "steel" in Spanish: this wine has seen no wood. Fermented at 55°F. Fresh, straight fruit. Good balance and finish. Not complex.
3132 cases. $28
Barrel fermented and aged on lees nine months in 3O percent new French oak. Fragrant, but restrained. Concentrated, balanced, toasty, long.
4486 cases. $38
Dobles Lías means "double lees" in Spanish. Lees from other barrels were added to a select 18 barrels, which enjoyed a total, in barrel and in steel casks, of 16 months on the lees. Creamy, toasty, nutty. Less ripe fruit up front than preceding. Long finish. 363 cases. $47
From the 2OO6 vintage onwards, this wine will be called La Masia, "farmhouse" in Spanish. Delicious black cherry fruit. Long finish.
2567 cases. $45
The second vintage of this wine. Very fragrant, of forest floor, mocha. Less fruity, more complex than the Don Miguel. Long finish,
1185 cases. $45
This wine to be called, from this vintage forward, Mas Cavalls, "horse farm" in Catalan. More restrained than the 2OO5. Long. Will develop well. (Not yet released.)
A special selection of 2O barrels named for Marimar's daughter. Aged in 5O percent new oak. Irresistible fragrance of raspberry combined with full, intense fruit flavors and great length.
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Heated contract negations between school bus drivers from three South Carolina school districts and the company that employs them, Durham School Services, has many parents around Beaufort County nervous and wandering what would happen if the bus drivers who take their children to and from school end up going on strike.
On Wednesday, South Carolina's Board of Education unanimously voted to allow Durham School Services to hire out-of-state drivers without the required South Carolina certification for up to 90 days, if a strike happens.
"I feel angry about it," said one parent, who didn't want to be identified. "I feel like they [South Carolina Board of Education] dropped the ball. We should be able to have our own bus drivers licensed in the state of South Carolina."
Dorchester 2, Charleston and Beaufort County are the only three districts in South Carolina that will be affected by the potential strike. As of right now, Dorchester 2 and Charleston's unions are the only districts that have voted to approve a strike if one is needed.
WTOC called the local 509 Teamsters Union representing Beaufort County drivers to see when and if they plan to vote, but we haven't heard back from them.
Beaufort County schools said they have not heard from the union either, but when they do they will inform parents of any new information.
If there is a strike, replacement drivers will need a valid commercials driver's license, clean DMV driving record, submit a background check, and they must have at least two years of school bus driving experience.
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|Northcutt Acres is alive with zonkeys and other unique farm animals
The two female zebra donkeys, zonkeys, shown above, belong to Randy and Tina Northcutt at Northcutt Acres in Harrison County. They are only two of the many unique animals found on the 400-acre farm. Photo by Jessie Beckett.
Everyone knows how in the Christmas story Mary rode to Bethlehem on a donkey. In another time and place, she might have been riding a zonkey (zebra donkey) like those at Northcutt Acres just south of Anticoch Mills Christian Church on U.S. 27. The 400-acre farm with its bright red and white barns is the hobby of Randy and Tina Northcutt. Their hobby consists of two zebra donkeys, two miniature horses, two llamas, four piglets, four donkeys, 70 head of Belted Galloway cattle, a buffalo and one Pyrenees Mountain dog who stays out on the hills with the cattle guarding them against coyotes.
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Democratic U.S. House candidate Julie Lassa pushed for a "Canadian-style government takeover of health care."
Arkansas Democratic congressional candidate Chad Causey "was a Washington, D.C. bureaucrat."
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With all the talk of a Carmelo Anthony trade, it got me thinking of what the Rockets can offer that would please the Rockets, the Nuggets, and the people of Dream Shake. First of all most of the possible trade post i have seen involve a combination of Battier, Jefferies, Hill and/or draft picks. But do you really think that the Nuggets would trade a top 5 NBA scorer for two offensive liabilities(Battier and Jefferies), a young but unproven "rookie"( Hill), and draft picks....NO not really. I mean under Karl, the Nuggets have been a top 5 NBA scoring team, and they rely on their offense to win games most off the time.
What I suggest that the Rockets should offer to the Denver Nuggets are Kevin Martin, Jefferies, a Draft pick and maybe the Trade Exception, if Melo signs the 3 year/65 million extension. Now most of you are probably thinking "Why Kevin Martin?", and here are my reasons why:
1) As mentioned earlier, the Nuggets depend on their offense to win games. If a trade is likely to happen, Denver would need someone who can have offensive explosions when their defense is less than stellar. Kevin Martin, as most have us seen in his time here so far, is a border line All-Star, someone who can give a team 25 - 30 points a game, and is efficient from anywhere on the floor.
2) if we kept Kevin Martin and traded Shane Battier, our starting line-up would consist of Brooks, Martin, Anthony, Scola, and Yao Ming. In NBA 2K10, where you can have 150 possessions a game, this line-up would probably make the Miami Heat look like a High school team, but unfortunately life is not a video game. And the problem would be as to who will get the shot after Melo has his shots. If you see how many shots each player takes per game, is would be Crazy, Brooks-17, Martin-18, Melo-23, Scola-12, Yao-16. That right there is almost 90 shots/ game, only from the starters.
The next point of interest that many of you will ponder is positioning. If we traded Martin, we would have a pretty big hole at shooting guard, right? Wrong. What I think should happen is that we go back to the '08 - '09 season, where we had a starting line up of 1 guard, 1 center, and 3 (THREE) forwards. You know the line up consisting of Brooks, Artest, Battier, Scola and Ming. Crazy right? I don't think so. I think we can probably do something alike with Melo instead of Crazy Pills. Lets face it, Battier is a player that every Championship team needs. Also that Battier never looked comfortable playing the type of basketball that the 2nd unit likes to play. Obviously, you just don't bench a superstar scorer like Melo, so you have to start them both.
What the basic trade should look like:
If Melo decides to sign the extension, his salary would rise to about 22 million, in which we could add the Ariza TPE and/or Draft picks.
PG: Billups
SG: Martin
SF: Harrington
PF: Kenyon Martin
C: Nene
Bench: JR Smith, Anderson, Lawson,
SG: Battier
SF: Anthony
PF: Scola
Bench: Lowry, Lee, Bud, Miller, Hill
For Houston, I think this is a more balanced team than the Kevin Martin one, because we now have great offense and very solid defense in the Starting 5. Battier's defensive is too important in the league, especially against the Kobes, LeBrons, D-Wades of the NBA. With this Line up, the Sky is truly the limit for the Rockets.
P.S. This is my first post on The Dream Shake, and I am very open to constructive criticisms, so that my post will be up to par.


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Katy Perry's Manicure
Would You Wear Katy Perry's Manicure?
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Katy Perry recently tweeted this picture of her new manicure, saying, "Diamonds ARE girl best friend." Cookie Monster cadence aside, she may be on to something. What do you think of the sparkling nails that she sported at the MTV Europe Music Awards? Would you wear them, or is this strictly a pop-star look?
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saucyfilipina 4 years
Definitely! They're really fun.
k_izzle 4 years
greenapplelover 4 years
I'd wear them if I were Katy Perry at the MTV Music Awards. Otherwise? No.
cupcake_ 4 years
It's cute, but not "me" :)
Autumns_Elegy 4 years
Reminds me of Lady Gaga. :P
Sherellj 4 years
I just had my nails like that a few months ago, of course they weren't real diamonds but I rolled with the rhinestones real cute but those rhinestones cost
xlilacattack 4 years
I would totally do this. It's so sparkly.
miss-leanne 4 years
I'd definitely try it. Have a little fun :)
tellmemorex2 4 years
Those are blinding me..I like 'em!
prencesschris 4 years
love 'em but prolly only 4 a special occassion tho
Nadia24gv 4 years
I love it.
mix-tape 4 years
When I was a lot younger I would paint my nails and then sprinkle glitter on them to make it ultra sparkly rather than buying polish with glitter mixed it. Really cool look, but definitely not for the mature working woman.
Lori-Gragg 4 years
I love to wear sparkly,glittery,nail polish and make-up but only if I'm going out and def. on Christmas & New Years.
K-is-for 4 years
Cute for Katy Perry. For me..not so much. Besides, I'm lucky to go through a single day without chipping my nail polish - do you know how fast I'd lose those "diamonds"?! There'd be a trail of them everywhere I went.
4 years
I love it. I am almost 30 and going through a "bling" phase. I think I am going to hit up the Walgreens & the craft store today & make some of these for myself!
GlowingMoon 4 years
No, I prefer the bling to be in my jewelry, not my nails.
Swangeese 4 years
It looks nice, but it's not for me.
0037sammie 4 years
I like the look on her, can't imagine walking down the streets with it though!
DazzleMeNot 4 years
Def would wear the manicure. it's either you can handle the attention or not because that's what they are for. Up and coming into mainstream fashion are Minx. you ready for it I am...even lady gaga had a designed manicure with checkers in her video Just Dance....loved it!
doogirl 4 years
I love the look, but I couldn't handle the texture of the stones on my nails and I'd end up picking them off. But it is cool!
genesisrocks 4 years
Totally would. It'd be perfect for New Years
Gdeeaz 4 years
yea i would but only for a party or something
leslievanhouten 4 years
maybe she needs to spend less on her nails and more on grammar lessons. snark aside, it looks hot. That would be fun for a big night out
soapbox 4 years
I love them.
-Lora- 4 years
Nah, it's too much for me. I like to keep my nails "simple".
4 years
Yeah, for a party or something. And of course not real diamonds... I don't have that kind of money!
Zivanod 4 years
I'd prefer my diamonds to be in my finger and not my nails. I'll pass.
jenni5 4 years
Not for everyday but for a party or something, why not!
wmoonw 4 years
I'd wear it . . . if I were 13 again. No thanks, this is a little too Bratz for me!
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- How Laverne Cox's "ethereal" Emmys beauty request came to fruition — InStyle
- Displays for your makeup collection that are cute and chic — HuffPost Style
- Fake hair had a serious moment at the MTV VMAs — The Cut
- The perfect masks for any major skin concerns — Allure
- You can buy Beyoncé's VMAs manicure at Sephora — SheFinds
- Getting Botox might help you get ahead at work — Byrdie
- Try Jamie Chung's beauty look at your next garden party — The Fashion Spot
- Rihanna's makeup artist reveals the tricks behind her flawless skin — Teen Vogue
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Seiko Automatic Diver SKX419K Stainless Steel, Cal. 7S26
Quite strange
are the numbers "2" of the double digit days. I checked with other models, the number "2" always seems to be missing the lower left corner for the 20 plus number of days. I am not sure whether this is intended or a consistent quality problem. I noticed the same thing on all my Seiko divers. Also different for this watch is the chrome SEIKO logo with the connected letters. The other divers have the name SEIKO printed on the dial.


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All this requires new ways of thinking. With performance and availability emerging as paramount considerations, you need to make some changes in how you deal with such matters as the consistency of your data and how you build the data model itself. One way to enable this paradigm shift is to address top five misconceptions that relational-minded developers and DBAs believe about ACID compliance for modern applications.
The confusion often starts when I call a postrelational database such as Apache Cassandra "transactional" in nature. One of the first questions I get is: "Oh, is it ACID compliant?" Or a common variant of the question: "But Cassandra is eventually consistent, so it can't be ACID compliant, right?" Both betray a misunderstanding of how modern databases are solving the challenges around online applications.
Misconception No. 1: You can't build an online application without ACID compliance
This misconception is flat out wrong and largely stems from built-in biases that we RDBMS folks have developed over the past two decades. Fortunately, you can easily find hundreds of companies such as eBay, Instagram, and Netflix building mission-critical online applications without full ACID compliance.
Misconception No. 2: ACID is an all-or-nothing proposition
Many people forget that ACID is an acronym representing four distinct characteristics: atomicity, consistency, isolation, and durability. In today's world of online applications, developers and architects make trade-offs to serve the greatest need.
Modern NoSQL databases offer various pieces of ACID that serve the needs of a given application just fine. Postrelational technologies often sacrifice consistency for performance reasons, while following (at least partially) the "AID" aspects of ACID. That's what I mean when I say it's not an all-or-nothing proposition. Parts of ACID may still remain relevant for your application, so you optimize for those accordingly.
Misconception No. 3: Eventual consistency violates the "C" in "ACID"
A few years ago, I wrote a blog post to address this misconception more thoroughly, but the gist is that for many DBAs, the word "consistency" has two very different meanings. "Consistency" in ACID refers to the enforcement of constraints or rules for a given entry in a database. When we talk about eventual consistency in a database such as Cassandra, we mean something entirely different -- namely, the temporal accuracy of the data itself.


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The Oasis Theory (or Propinquity Theory) is a core concept in archaeology, referring to one of the main hypotheses about the origins of agriculture. First put forward by V.G. Childe in his 1928 book, "The Most Ancient Near-East", the oasis theory argues that the reason people starting living in settlements was because during a dry spell, the only livable place was near oases.
The enforced clustering of humans, animals, and plants led to the domestication of all three, or so the theory goes. Another important scholar for this discussion was Robert Braidwood, who introduced the Fertile Crescent as a location of this enormous step forward (or backward, depending on your point of view).
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Lots of details on the domestication of various animals and plants have been collected here.
Braidwood, Robert J., et al. 1974 Beginnings of Village-Farming Communities in Southeastern Turkey--1972. Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences 71(2):568-572. Free download
Childe, V.G. 1969 New Light on the Most Ancient East. Norton & Company. The second edition, which can be had for a song these days.
Pluciennik, Mark and Marek Zvelbil. 2007. pp. 467-486 in Handbook of Archaeological Theories, R. Alexander Bentley, Herbert D.G. Maschner and Christopher Chippindale, eds. Altamira Press, Lanham, Maryland. A great resource for modern concepts of the origins of agriculture.
This glossary entry is part of the Dictionary of Archaeology.


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District host Parkview found early success from the free-throw line and ended Central's season by a score of 73-39 on Tuesday night.
The Vikings defeated the Bulldogs 93-69 a week ago. Parkview's Erik Durham netted 32 points both nights. Durham made seven out of ten free-throws attempts en route to a 15 point first-half in the rematch.
Parkview jumped out to an early lead in the first quarter, leading the Bulldogs 15-6 after five minutes of play.
"Central is a very physical bunch and Coach [Johnson] has them playing tough defense," said Parkview's Bill Brown. "Once we got into the bonus we did a nice job from the free-throw line."
Of the Vikings first 15 points, 11 were scored from the charity stripe, though the Parkview offense eventually loosened up and made field goals as the game went on. Sophomore starting guard Autry Acord played a part of this with his 15 point night. He shot 75 percent from beyond the three point arc.
"Autry is a great shooter," said Brown. "Sometimes when you're younger as a sophomore, you defer to your upper classmen. We're finally weaning him from that and he's starting to shoot the ball – when he's open, he can make it."
After the game, Central's Armando Johnson empathized for his two departing seniors in Tavion Neal (seven points) and Brendon Looney, though he remains optimistic with the efforts of underclassmen D'Angelo Bedell (12 points, three rebounds, one steal) an Bradley Hardin (four points, two rebounds)
"My mind is on those seniors who put in their time, but I'm hoping that these young kids will never be in this situation again down the road," said Johnson.
The Bulldogs finish with a record of 5-23, while 22-5 Parkview will face Willard in the district final on Thursday Feb. 28 at 7:30 P.M..
Box score Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4
Central 10 11 9 9
Parkview 23 12 27 11
Player Scoring:
Central: D'A. Bedell 12, T. Neal 7, Isaiah Holyfield 6, Quatrevious 6, B. Hardin 4, Deon Hodges 2, Jordan Johnson 2.
Parvkiew: E. Durham 32, A. Acord 15, Nathaniel Reichert 10, A.J Green 8, Anthony Gilliland 3, Jake Brown 3, Derrick Roberson 2


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Pettway is accused of murdering Troya Sheckles in Shelby Park in 2009.
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