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: a novel in which real persons or actual events figure under disguise
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French, literally, novel with a key
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I have a very large ping (standard Mexican Hybrid) that was give to me. It has not been doing well. The outer leaves are browning/dying. It's really 2 adult pings together. Needs a division. Upon further inspection, the ping really has no roots. I know they don't have much in the way of a root system.
At this point it is trying to flower. I cut it. It has no "stick". What can I do to stimulate root growth? Should I try to divide it? Leave it? Its just perching on top of the media. I have in very good light and heat. Thanks
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- Posted by carnivorousplants (email@example.com) on Thu, Sep 13, 07 at 20:53
I would just leave them since repotting will shock them. And since it is really weak now it will likey die if you repot it.Just give it alot of attention and cut back on the heat and light.It could also be root rot.The soil should be moist,not soggy. - Adrian |
- Posted by mutant_hybrid (My Page) on Fri, Sep 14, 07 at 1:16
If the Pinguicula has no roots, they might have already rotted and broken off. In any event, Pinguicula have small root systems that die back in winter for some species. They should be kept in just moist soil with no tray and lots of good drainage in their medium. They are very prone to root rot. Maybe petiolaris has some advice on Pinguicula care to add. He has lots of them doing well. |
- Posted by claritamaria In/Outdoors Chicago (My Page) on Fri, Sep 14, 07 at 9:07
Thanks! No bottom watering for pings. I have kept it damp but not like my other carnivours. I would suspect root rot. The source that gave it to me is notorious for root rot. It had some brown leaves when I received it. What a shame. Its a big beauty. How far back do I cut the light? I am a high light grower. Its sitting in a W. window with an 85w CFL. I have very high natural humidity in this room 70%+. I find that my pings lose their colour and stick when I have them under a 23w cfl at close range or under 4 tubes. Doesn't seem to be bright enough light. I also would like some suggestions on potting it into something else other than a plastic pot. I have a hard time not disturbing it. Its just perched on top of the medium. If I try to water it, it falls off. Would something like a square tupperware container be better for it? (I understand about drainage. That's what a drill is for!) Maybe "mound" the medium? Is Spag any good for rehabbing a ping? Temps? Can anyone address temps now that the weather is changing in z-5. I am taking advantage of the cooler nights for my orchids. I do a lot of rehab work with orchids. I put plastic around them. Does this work with pings? What about a folar feeding with Superthrive or KLN rooting hormone? How easy are they to bring back once they lose their roots? Gee I have a lot of questions! :-) TYIA Clara |
- Posted by mutant_hybrid (My Page) on Fri, Sep 14, 07 at 11:37
Butterworts tend to prefer light of about 6000-12000 lumens. Indirect sun in a window or under a fairly shaded area outside would work. They need light, but not direct sun. As a reference, direct sun would be about 30000-50000 lumens. I have read accounts of rooting hormone use on Butterworts and it seems that it does little to help the plants recover and grow better, potentially worsening the situation. If the leaves are remaining green and new leaves are growing in, then the plant will possibly recover on its own if it is left alone to regrow roots in a stable environment. Try a small cage of toothpicks stuck in the moss around the plant to just give it stability for now until it has a chance to regrow roots. After that, just give it water, light, time, and leave it alone to do what nature intended it to do. I have no idea how easy it is to bring back a Butterwort with no roots, however; they tend to loose their roots in Winter and regrow them in Spring. Mexican Pings tend to undergo dry dormancies in Winter and might go dormant at almost any time. If the plant looks like it is not improving, you might make a last ditch effort to induce dormancy by lessening the photoperiod by an hour a week down to 8 per day, lowering the humidity a bit, and letting the soil dry completely. This will cause the plant to produce a small winter rossette. That might kick start it and get it to regrow when you bring it back out of dormancy in a couple months. |
- Posted by petiolaris Neutral (My Page) on Fri, Sep 14, 07 at 17:20
I would provide the best conditions you can and let them acclimate. Too much tinkering can set them back. Mexican pings normally DO have a roots system, just not that extensive. I water them from around the pots and do so when the water in the trays are nearly dry... which is maybe once or twice a week. Generally speaking, the less water there is available, the more incentive there is for a plant to seek water out, thus extending and developing roots. Mexican butterworts like to have all 4 seasons, though not too cold. I had mine on window sills in an unheated stairway, where the winter temps got into the 40's. Most of them put out winter rosettes and in the spring, they went into growth mode. They did very well when I just had a screen window, letting in diffused sunlight, a slight upgrade from just a window pane. Here are updated pics since we moved: |
Clara, what mix is your plant in? If it's a standard peat:sand mix I'd be inclined to put the plant in a different mix (Don't worry about root disturbance. By the sounds of it your plant has no roots to disturb). Some people get good results growing Mexican Pings in high peat content mixes but I doubt I'm the first person to think its too easy to rot plants in them. As for appropriate media, Sphagnum is good. It's free draining, holds moisture without staying waterlogged and is fairly easy to judge when it needs watering. It's also loose enough to transplant Pings without disturbing the roots. A lot of European growers use quite gritty mixes (see the link below). I've seen these used with outstanding results and I have no doubt that they can be preferable to sphagnum but I find it difficult to determine when these mixes need watering. Andrew |
Here is a link that might be useful: Mexican Pinguicula culture notes (Pinguicula.org)
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I just purchased a Mallika mango tree through mail order. It is grown in a 3 gallon container, and is 5 feet tall. It only has a main trunk, and I would like it to be more spread out, like a bush, so I am thinking about pruning it. I would like to prune it down 2 feet, so the main trunk would be 3 feet tall. The trunk girth where I would like to prune it is about half an inch thick. Is it too late to prune it that much? If it is not too late, at what time is the best to do it? Early spring?
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You should be able to prune it now no problem as long as it is protected from any possible cold damage to the new growth. There are a few posts on "pugging" a tree on this forum which will show you examples of other peoples pruning really low and how it has made the tree into more of a bush. Hope that helps. |
To add to murahilin's post, yes, no problem to top, or pug it though as he said it needs to be protected from any cold when you do it (depending on the weather in your area and if its greenhouse kept or outdoors). Also, be very mindful of where the graft is. I would go at least 18" - 24" above the graft. Rob |
- Posted by houstontexas123 z9 (My Page) on Wed, Jan 25, 12 at 23:26
to "pug" a mango tree, cut it off just above one of the notches where the branches grow from. are you planning to keep it container grown or in ground? |
In case you didn't see these pics from a few years ago... I "pugged" a Haden tree back in summer of 2008. Sadly, this tree is now gone, killed during one of our hard freezes in 2009 I think? Haden stood appx. 6 ft. when purchased. The tree was way too tall for me. Taken 7/31/08 Pugged it to appx. 20" - 24". Picture taken 8/04/08 New growths after appx. 2 1/2 weeks...Taken 8/20/08 Taken 10/24/08...appx. 12 weeks after severe pugging. Disclaimer. This is NOT for the faint of heart and I don't recommend it for everyone. I wanted to post my results so you can see it did work very well for me, but keep in mind that it might not work for everyone depending on their location/climate and the tree itself. Mango trees in general are very forgiving when it comes to pruning. Also my success is better and faster for trees planted in the ground than container grown. It works well for containers too...I just don't get the quick growths that I see when I pug the inground trees. Good luck! |
- Posted by Herman2012 none (My Page) on Thu, Jan 26, 12 at 14:55
Thanks all for the reply! Murahilin - I didn't know there's actually a name for it! I'l check the forum on "pugging". Bsbullie - Yeah, that would be bad if I cut off the graft! I think 18 inches above the graft is where I would like to cut it. Houstontexas123 - I am planning to grow it in container. I'm in San Diego, and it does get pretty cold here in the winter, so I plan on keeping it inside. I'm also thinking of changing the soil to soilless. Puglvr1 - Thanks for sharing the pics! Sorry to hear that it died from frost =( |
- Posted by houstontexas123 z9 (My Page) on Thu, Jan 26, 12 at 23:55
you probably read about Al's gritty mix, if not there's quite a few posts about the ingredients/components. it has worked very well for a lot of container growers. |
Thanks Herman...it was VERY sad to lose it to freeze. I also use Al's gritty mix for all my container plants and love it! I have a Glenn mango in a 30-35 gallon? container with the gritty mix. |
i have a lanky Malika, i wanted it to grow more bushy, glad i found this forum. i decapitate it yesterday...about 20inches above the graft line. now it is just a stick. i hope i didnt kill my Malika. i also have damaged my Nan-docMai Mango root, while changing to a new pot. hope i didnt do too much damage..hope it comes back..! :( |
Hi kolapred...just wanted to wish you luck with your newly pugged Mallika mango and sorry about the Nam doc mai root damage...but I'm sure they will both be fine... When I pugged my tree I thought I killed it too...luckily I didn't and it looked great once it started to grow... |
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Does anyone use a Ph meter for adjusting there mashes? How about Ph paper. Just curious. I was thinking that with a darker wort, Ph paper might be hard to read? Just thought I would get some feedback before I purchase anything.
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I think it time WILD ROSE took off his rose colored glasses.It seems you have watch too much FOX News.Sounds like Rush Limbaugh might be your hero. OR maybe Bill O or Shawn H.Surely your not following Glen Beck.All these find folks loved the 1%. Clearly Harper is a clone of the Republicans.
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Perhaps if more Canadians would exercise their Democraric right to vote, come next Federal election, situations such as this could be avoided. Yet another in a growing list of examples which demonstrate the price to be paid for voter apathy.
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Gee, Wild Rose, what an intelligent response to our planet's problems! You could easily be our next Conservative prime minister. I guess it was some of those lazy hippie scientists who invented the computer you are now using (apparently without the help of SpellCheck). Maybe you'll be raptured up to heaven along with Harper now that the End Times are upon us.
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The Harper regime is attempting to disempower advocates and progressives in our society and the best way to do that is to restrict information. That's the thinking behind the elimination of the long-form census and it's the same motive here. If you give people less information, you increase their ignorance and ignorant people are much easier to exploit. Harper's job is to deliver Canada, her resources and her population into the hands of the new corporate rulers of the planet. Harper serves the 1%. The rest of us are fodder.
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Our cabinets are almost a year old. I am so disappointed with how they are wearing. There are scratches and chips everywhere! Is this typical? They are Medallion Brand, White Icing. These cabinets were so expensive, and I can't believe how bad they look already. We have used the touch up kit, but I feel like we are doing it so frequently. Any thoughts? What should we do? :-( |
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Check their warranty. I would contact the store and manufacturer. They should not be doing that. |
That's disappointing! I would definitely contact the supplier. Can you post some photos? |
- Posted by SparklingWater (My Page) on Thu, Oct 10, 13 at 17:08
As the original owner (purchaser) you have definite warranty rights here. Medallions says it stands by their cabinet finish if not induced by usual and customary wear and tear. Did you notice any scratches on installation or any chipping then? Do you feel this is above and beyond usual wear? Chipping is relatively rare so early, so something doesn't seem right. I agree with previous poster, could you post a few photos? And by all means, contact your seller and put them on notice that you feel there is a beyond normal wear problem within on year of purchase. Goodnews, I think, is Medallion is a good company, widely used, not small. So if you can take any encouragement from this post, it's call, explain, document, invite a representative out. Maybe there was a problem with the finish coat on your cabinets. Medallion is known for their conversion varnish satin finish, especially White Icing, there most commonly used white. I'm hoping for a timely investigation and resolution for you. |
- Posted by jellytoast (My Page) on Thu, Oct 10, 13 at 17:15
I don't know about Medallion, but when I complained to Kraftmaid about the paint chipping off my bath cabinet when it was a few years old, they sent me all new doors and drawer fronts with no discussion at all about "normal wear and tear". The finish on the cabinet itself was fine. I'll bet Medallion does the same for you, especially since your cabinets are only a year old. |
That's terrible, even if they were 10-15 years old. It looks like particleboard. I hope they take care of it all for you. |
- Posted by SparklingWater (My Page) on Sun, Oct 13, 13 at 23:24
That does look beyond normal daily wear and tear, at least to me. As you said, in many pictures the paint is just completely chipping off, leaving bare wood behind. That's not typical for 11 months, even in very hot, dry climate where shrinkage (contraction) starts the process in small ways. Please do pursue this with Medallion. I'm very sorry this has happened Mom23Es and hope their representative might visit soon. |
I hope Medallian does you right since this is not acceptable. Thanks for sharing since that is the only way we can all know what companies stand behind their products. Please be sure to keep us updated and share this post with Medallian. |
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Within the annals of a dentist-turned-35-year-high-school-basketball coaching career, here are a few things more important to Highland girls coach Miner Webster than his descent upon win No. 700 (in no particular order):
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•Players going to college and graduating, whether playing basketball or not
•Eight state championships (two at Gilbert, six at Highland)
•Succeeding without transfers
•Playing defense
•Running the same 15-20 plays better than they can be defended
"There are so many more things on the list," he said during Monday's practice. "...I didn't win 700 games, it's the players, coaches, parents, administration. We're all part of it."
His name, however, is what will be printed in the archives. With a win — whether it's Thursday night against Mesquite or very soon thereafter — Webster would join Mountain View's boys coach Gary Ernst (785 and counting), retired Winslow coach Don Petranovich (778), and retired Tucson Sahuaro coach Dick McConnell (774) among those to eclipse 700 in Arizona basketball coaching history.
Speaking like a true coach, outside those state championship games, he remembers more of the 106 career defeats than the approaching 700. The two he harkened back to were his only state championship game loss (Mountain View in 1998), and a game in his second season at Gilbert High in the late 1980s. The Tigers had a one-point lead and the ball in the final five seconds against Marcos de Niza, turned it over on the in-bounds play and gave up a full-court layup at the buzzer.
"That game taught me so much about how to be a better coach," he said.
It sure must have. He's won 88 percent of games coached.
But how?
Highland kids haven't gone on to play major Division I college basketball. He's never had a player average more than 17 points per game. No one on this year's Hawks (18-2, 9-0 in power rankings) averages double figures in scoring.
"Motivation, communication and repetition," senior guard Olivia Lucero said. "He's running most of the same plays for about 20 years. That's what he does best. 'How can I fix it myself?' That breeds confidence and that's what this is about."
Having won fewer than 20 games and lost more than 9 once in his career (19-10 in 2005-2006), and having built a dynasty of success (state titles in 1991, 1992, 1994, 1995, 2003, 2005, 2008 and 2009), Webster's quick to note he and longtime assistant Steve Erwin (22 years) have sustained more than constructed the program in the past decade. A foundation and expectations were laid out two decades ago, and incoming freshmen through seniors all know what's expected from the start. He was also quick to point out how precious few parental issues or selfish kids he's had in his career.
"You know you're going to work hard and win, and that's what everyone expects from everyone else from the start," said Lucero, whose father moved from Yuma to Highland before her freshman year because of the school's academics and girls basketball program. "You come here and develop and grow from a freshman to seniors, and not just in basketball but as a leader."
His anger surfaces when his face turns red, but he rarely yells. He's active in practices but spends most of the games sitting on the bench — his kids know what to do and were prepared during practice.
He doesn't give motivational speeches, but chooses a calm approach that appears to work well with teenage girls who already have an understanding of what four years in his program are about. Plus, those same girls also admitted it works because they're often fighting pregame nerves. His honest, straight-forward approach was cited as the best way he commanded their respect.
When senior Liz Rudd lost her starting forward spot last year, she knew why even before he sat down with her. Her frustration gave way to understanding and she's back in the starting lineup this season.
"I think it pushed me further," she said. "He knows what needed to be done for the team. He was right. He'll be honest with you and let you figure out how to bounce back, and he'll help you bring yourself back up.
"We just always want to please him. I don't know how to explain it."
Added twin sister Rebecca: "He's happy but never satisfied, and we don't want to disappoint him."
A longtime advocate of the sport and its growth in Arizona, Webster has opinions to share on coaching styles, philosophies and still loses sleep over losses.
Gilbert has struggled since he left to start Highland's program in 1993 (10 different coaches) and Mesquite has recently improved with less-talented kids under Candice Gonzales (who played for Webster on the 1991 and 1992 championship teams), but the dramatic growth of the Southeast Valley and appeal of newer schools has left little to no impact on the Hawks.
"I've become a better coach because you have to be willing to change to your kids and not be stubborn," said Gonzales, who hopes not to be on the other end of history on Thursday night. "He probably does a lot of the same things he did when I played for him, he's still successful because he changes what he needs to. He's great and been successful, so why wouldn't you want to move into a school that's successful? His success has become a continued success because of it."
Webster recently turned 60 years old, but the back surgery he had last summer has done wonders for his health and energy. Cognizant of not wanting to retire without being able to stay active and enjoy his time, he spoke as though there were a few more years left in him.
His message has gotten through to 35 consecutive classes of kids.
"The secret is to do what's required," he said. "There's no magic to this. Everyone wants to know and ask what your secrets are. There aren't any. I'm here to help kids use basketball to transition to college and the real world, and hope they carry over things from here to real life for the rest of their lives."
Photo: Highland girls basketball coach Miner Webster has won a remarkable 698 games (through Tuesday) during his coaching career and could get No. 700 this week. Behind Webster, this year's seven Highland senior players form "700" on the court.


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Japan has slid into recession, China's exports are weaker than expected, Europe remains Europe and whether the Fiscal Cliff leads to a constitutional crisis over the debt ceiling are but a brief laundry list for investors to contend with. Stock futures are flat to a bit lower and a stronger bid has come back to gold futures.Not to sound like a broken record, but Fiscal Cliff developments and other headlines will have the greatest impact on markets.
Technicals matter too, I realize, but they do not predict sudden events, though I fully recognize that technicals can play an important role in measuring the potential length of a move within the markets. Apple, for example, is a curiosity with it's so called death cross chart pattern formation. $500 would not be a surprise, but it won't happen in a day.
A few weeks back I had noted that if gold weakened $1675 looked to be a bottoming point. It had moved very close to that area last week. It's climb bach above 1700 is a positive, but year end weakness could persist if gold has trouble again with the 1730 to 1750 range.
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The Bank of England protects about £197 billion ($315bn) worth of gold, according to the mostly recently published figures.
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Created in 1783 by George III, The Order of Saint Patrick is an inactive British order of chivalry connected to Ireland. It was awarded to Irish peers that were in support of the government as well as those who held high office in Ireland.
As the Order of the Garter represents England and the Order of the Thistle is representative of Scotland, The Order of St Patrick was the national order for Ireland.
When Ireland became independent as the Irish Free State, the Order of St. Patrick ceased to be awarded. While the Order in principle still exists, no knight of St Patrick has been dubbed since 1936. Prince Henry, Duke of Gloucester, the last surviving knight died in 1974. The Queen, though, continues to remain the Sovereign of the Order.
The rulings of the Order limited membership to men who were both knights and gentlemen. Gentlemen were required to have three generations of ancestors bearing coats of arms or noblesse as they were titled, on both parent's sides. Tradition had only Irish Peers and occasional foreign prince chosen for the Order.
The number of Knights of St Patrick was 15. In 1833 the number increased to 22. The Knights of the Order of St Patrick wore cloaks of sky-blue satin, and the star of the Order was embroidered in silver on the right breast. The Order's most well-known emblem was the badge and star worn by the Lord Lieutenant. William IV made these available in 1830 for the functioning Lord Lieutenant.
Comprised of 394 stones, the insignia contained pieces from Queen Charlotte's jewellery and from one of King George III Order of the Bath Badges.
In 1907, The Order gained international attention when its insignia, recognized as the Irish Crown Jewels, were stolen from Dublin Castle. Their location continues to be a mystery till this day.
Motto: Quis separabit?Chapel: St Patrick's Cathedral, DublinRanks: KnightPost-nominals: KPFounded: 1783; discontinued 1922
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I have purchased "tips" several times now. I have a problem with nails breaking and skin around the nails splitting.I use it nightly and let it soak into the nails and skin for about half an hour. Then I rub it all in and wipe it off with a paper towel. Soon my skin heals, feels smooth and soft once again and my nails start to grow. It's not perfect, but it truly helps!Before "Tips" nothing would help me heal the cracked skin or thin breaking nails. I hope TSC gets them to come back as I have noticed that they are sold out of"Tips." nail care system. Tips for nails and Tips for toes. It's easy and it works!
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This Tips for Toes is fantastic. I use it and it has helped keep my toenails from becoming hard and unappealing. I now have my mother using it. She has diabetes and so has foot issues. This keeps her toenails very healthy which is very important for diabetics. Great stuff! Shopping Channel, please come back with the two and three pack!
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I have used this product and it really worked great. I've stopped using it beacause of all the parabens added. Maybe when they take them out I'll return.
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My toes were very dry-the cuticles had become so dry and hard like. Lotions and creams did not seem to help. I tried the TIPS for toes over a 3 week period-at least twice a day!!After that 3 week period, my cuticles became softer and when I put it on, my toes felt really good-like they felt moisturized. My nails look and feel really healthy and not dry looking anymore!!Very happy with this product!I have also used this on my fingernails with great results!Remember it takes a couple of weeks at least to see the results of using this-it is not an overnight treatment but day by day you can see your nails are becoming less dry and the cuticles are not coming up over your nails-and they are not hard. After I put it on, I sort of smooth it over my nails and then I massage the rest of the "oil" over my feet-very very good!!!Now I don't have to use it twice a day- a few times a week-if I see my toes are becoming dry-then I increase my usage.
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I have thin nails that break, so I use the toes formula for my hands and feet. The smell is a bit off putting. I try to use it at least once per day when it has been a while since I have used it. I get lazy. Usually in one week I find a difference. I do use gloves for dishes and cleaning so that helps too. It is expensive long term to use even a few times a week. I rarely use polish on my nails because it is so drying and seems to undo the results of the TIPS products.
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Bottle needs a re-design.
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I have used this product on my fingers, not my toes, as they really need help!My complaint is about the design of the bottle. The brush length is completely too short to reach down to use all the product. I have at least a quarter of the product left in the jar and waste time swishing and turning, trying to get the brush coated so I can apply the product.Please think this through, Karen and change the shape of the bottle or use a longer brush-very poor design.
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I have been using this product for about a month now and just love it. My nail cuticles have almost completely disappeared and my toe nails look shiny and healthy. Great product.
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Works well but way overpriced
By Paula
from Ottawa
This product does what Karen says it does, BUT it has a very unpleasant odour and is overpriced. There are other nail & cuticle oils on the market which are just as effective and more economical.
By jpinperth
from Perth, Ontario
Love this product. My toe nails have never looked better.
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I have used all the tips products since Karen brought them to TSC. Love ! YES it works ,but it takes a while. About the lenght of your nail growing out time frame.If you use it correctly, firstly put it next to your bed and before your feet hit the floor, use it. It is important to use it before your hands & feet get wet ,So first thing after opening your eyes get it on. Then go take your shower or forget it for the day. Using the hand wash & cream helps. TIP 1 If your hands or feet are very bad Use tips for toes on hands making sure to put it under and over nail and above nail a bit.Do it 2x daily or more. TIP 2 while first on tips try to give up polish & remover until it is deep in your nail ( about 3 months).You will see it working as when you put the tips on it goes clear on your nail it it does not yet do this do use it more.USE NO other products on hands or feet. 3. use tips hand lotion for hands & feet and in the begining I would use tips for hands as well, I did.Tip # 5 this is one I have kept to myself. Get a thin pr of rubber gloves ( I keep mine from hair colouring kit) AND then wash you hair YES Hair with gloves on. The reason I found out is the strands of hair saw into th sides of your nail and start a grove and it will break. Hair is a really strong if you put your hands in your hair a lot ..try not to. And these are my hints for Tip users. I thank you Karen as a diabetic I use it daily and get this girls I have NOT had a broken nail in at least 5 years!!!And good nails make your hands look younger which is my last tip fix your nails with tips and loose years of aging,old hands.\Many thanks for reading & good luck with your nails!


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I usually drink red wine and like pinot noir, malbec and merlot so far. Did not care for a few cabarnet sauvignons that I've had. I'd appreciate any recommendations for other red wines to try. (preferably in the $10-$15 range) TIA |
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I'll take a stab at this question, although many others on this forum are more qualified to answer. Remember that an experience with a given varietal may be influenced by other factors, such as what food you consume with the wine. Did you drink the Cab alone, or with food? In general, I don't consider Cab a wine to just drink without food. I like (red) Zinfandel and Syrah/Shiraz. Marietta Old Vines is usually a consistent choice in your price range. Cline is another good choice. These are both California wineries. For Shiraz, look to Australia...lots of choices and reasonably priced. Recently, I've come to enjoy Pinotage from South Africa's Stellenbosch region. What I've had has been slightly smoky in character with berry-like flavors, and goes well with hearty dishes. That should get you started. I hope some others chime in. |
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You should try a lot. CA doesn't do very good cabs or merlots in your price range, so I'm not surprised that you didn't like them. I suppose there are a few around now that there is such a grape glut, but you're better off looking elsewhere at that range. CA has nice whites in that range and a few different varieties that may be of interest. There are 2 other threads you can look at. "Cheap wine, or wine snobs (long)" in which I tried to address that question, and then there's another called "what's your favorite cheap wine". Lots of responses in those. You might want to keep in mind the difference between making wine on an industrial or a smaller scale. One way to think about it is to imagine that things like Yellow Tail or Two Buck Chuck or many of the Gallo or Kendall Jackson wines are made like Wonder Bread as opposed to the guy in the bakery down the street who rolls out his dough by hand. I suppose it can be consumed, but I'm not sure why. There's a lot of good wine out and you don't need to pay a lot of money for it. For reds, CA seems to do a lot better once you pass the $15 mark. It's unfortunate, because I'd like to support the home team, but perhaps part of it is that in Europe a lot of families have owned vineyards for many generations so they don't have to amortize recent expenditures. Cheers! |
Thanks for your reply, rosesinny. I realize that I have lots to learn and will try to do some reading as I continue to sample more wines. (It certainly doesn't help that DH does not drink wine.) Two reasonably priced wines that I like are Castle Rock Pinot Noir and Alamos Malbec. I mention these two because I'm not sure how to properly describe them. I noticed in one of the posts that you sell wine(Manhattan?)and would love more info since I live nearby. Can I e-mail you? |
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Sorry for responding so late. Of course you can email. I'm even having the owner of an Argentine winery in town in a few weeks - we sell his wine so I'm taking him to some clients. Next couple days there's a guy in town who makes some of the great wines in Spain. I don't sell his wine but I drink it! I hope my earlier resp didn't come off as snide, because I hate that, but if you're buying, this is the time to be a customer! Importers are clearing out wine, distributors are clearing it out, and there's a glut of juice that's getting put into less expensive wines. Plenty of really great deals out there and probably for the next year or two because of the way the business works. Cheers. |
I just tried a Carmenere from Chile. Calina 08 Reserva. Where I live it goes for 8.50, or try Kaiken Malbec from Mendoza/Argentina sells for 9.50 |
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The paradise found by Bansi and Edward would first take the form of Saint Lucia, a breathtaking tropical island in the Caribbean. Their decision to elope wasn't an easy one. Bringing together all of their friends and family was a big reason they originally planned for a traditional wedding in Philadelphia. When a member of Edward's family fell ill, postponement seemed indefinite. Amidst the uncertainty, the couple decided to escape on a short vacation in the Caribbean. The two arrived in Saint Lucia where they found a surreal natural beauty unlike any other. With the blessing of both their families, the couple realized there would be no better way to bring the sights and sounds of a dream wedding in paradise back home than capturing it all in a film that would premiere at a surprise reception a few short months later; to all their extended friends and family in attendance, Bansi and Edward would unveil their surprise elopement. The experience and memories they brought back would last a lifetime, as would the small piece of themselves they left behind. The journey helped them realize that the paradise they found wasn't a place at all, it was the true love they share for one another.
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Stupid question: How can you tell if bean bag furniture is great or bad?
From all the different furniture options available, bean bag is most likely one that's frequently less talked about. But owning a bean bag can in fact open you up to a new kind of lifestyle which is not like the common life-style that most people are inclined to have. Most of us tend to perceive only wood or steel furniture as useful and nothing else is of little use. However, when you add a fun piece like a bean-bag into the mix, rooms and areas accept an entirely new dynamic – offering you a boost to your own fun, originality, and general happiness like you'dn't consider. So, for those people who have never heard of beanbag before, here are just few examples to get you started and perhaps after studying it, you might have a much better idea on what this lovely furniture can be used for.
Of everyone, beanbag is particularly popular among pregnant women. Maternity brings great news but it's a tough journey that last no briefer than 36 weeks, at least for most individuals. Unless you have been through the various pregnancy periods, it'll be tough to understand the items which you should particularly be careful for. Sleeping posture is one which if not properly cared for, could result in chronic back pain. As you enter the later stages of the pregnancy journey, the body shape is something that will be altering and that's when obtaining the greatest seat can be catchy. Due to the flexibility of bean bag chairs, they can naturally adjust to the changing body contour which means you'll have a single furniture that can be utilized throughout.
Library is one common place where bean bag use has been quite popular. There is no better method to get the optimum enjoyment from reading your favourite novel than to slugged yourself in to a comfortably designed bean bag chair. Let yourself be 'sucked' in to the bean bag chair exactly the same way as you allow yourself be caught up by the story that you are reading. If you're a designer and looking for furniture thought that's not only stylish-looking but also comfortable for your audience, bean bag definitely makes one of the excellent consideration. Whatever the color and theme of your decor, the perfect bean bags can be tailored for you given the flexible nature of bean bag itself.
Among the less recognized but to me is the coolest bean bag use is as a float in the pool. I always get a surprise response every time I mentioned this to a buddy. But it really is true that in regards to the pool place, bean bag can actually make one of the greatest piece of furniture. All you have to do is set up a number of bean bag chairs or a huge bean bag sofa and you'll have watertight furniture that you just do not mind getting a little damp or sloppy. The minimal quantity of maintenance and upkeeping is one advantage that bean bag can offer. If you've got an exclusive pool, there isn't any better way than getting a bean-bag and let it float as you bask your self under the sun.
You might have your doubt and the few examples shown above should shed some light in to the use of bean bag. It's one piece of furniture gear where your creativity is the only limit. While you can find bean bag makers that provide you ready-made layout, the finest is still one which you can fully customize to your liking and preference. Finding such bean bag manufacturing company is progressively less-common these days only because any product that needs personalization can-not be mass-produced. Yet, you'll be fortunate if you can locate one that lets you have complete customization liberty which often means it is possible to pick anything from the contour, cloth material and fabric design.
read moreHere is my best holiday destination
I've a few slogan in life and one of them is "I reside to travel". There's barely any of them that I'll remember forever. Of the unusual few, Thailand is undoubtedly one of these. But as far as my experience goes, all has been nicely and I will hardly think of another spot that can provide the kind of worth for your cash like what Thailand has to offer.
Bangkok, as the money of Thailand, assures lots of excitement and surprises. Being a larger city it really is, you are able to expect a city that's quite a bit more energetic than all other cities in the state. The list of attraction is never-ending and the Bangkok food street market is just one of them. The size of Chatuchak weekend market will undoubtedly leave you impressed. It is like a huge melting-pot where you get to appreciate the different culinary treats from distinct areas of Siam. Subsequently there's the tuk-tuk encounter that is unlike any other.
Phuket is the next-most well-known destination after Bangkok. Laying on the outer most point of the state, Phuket has among the most incredible beaches on earth. But it's probably the devastating Tsunami that happened in 2006 that introduced Phuket to the globe period. I have been to Phuket several times but fortunately, I was not there when the Tsunami struck. To me, what I remember the most about Phuket is the seashore massage that I had there. The expertise of seeing the sun evaporating slowly from your horizon as you enjoy a comforting Thai massage is really one type of its own.
One city that provides visitors rather another kind of experience is Chiang Mai. If you're familiar with Siam, you had understand that most of the tourism areas are seen along the coastal region which signifies they're mostly beach destination. On the other hand, Chiang Mai has a much more agreeable and cooling weather through the year which is due to how it lies in fairly high elevation. It is also occur to be quite near the boundary dividing Siam with its norther neighbors, specifically Laos and Cambodia. Aside from the town's famous night market, you should truly spend some time visiting the boundary too.
Locations like Krabi and Koh Samui are must-visit destinations and do not say you have been to Thailand if you have not gone to these places. What leaves me amazed is the nevertheless immaculate beaches it is possible to see in these areas despite the substantial tourism existence which usually have triggered over-commercialisation. There's barely any such area anymore nowadays. Don't neglect to check the calendar to make sure that the time of your visit does not coincide with the monsoon season when you would discover many attractions to be shut.
read moreThe amateur guide to the Pixar's Best Films
Lots of individuals feel that there hasn't been another animation company Pixar deserved not a gold standard award than that. Pixar Animation Studios has never let the initial Toy story's customers down, creating at least one animation blockbuster film each year ever since it was released back in 1995. Here is an interesting fact. A movie production company has to release more than one blockbuster every year if it is going to remain prosperous. Nonetheless, this unwritten rule will not apply to Pixar. They do not need to release more than one film a year. Pixar can manage to comfortably do this simply because they are quite good at what they do and not one of their animated films has ever failed to get a slot at the box office successes. Let's look at few of characters or what have become my favourite Pixar films.
Finding Nemo needs to be one of Pixar's highest grossing generations since the origin of the company's. This is a real story that is classic and it is a movie that every parents should sit down to see with their kids. It tells the story of exceedingly protective parents who one day, discovered their son to be missing. This sparks off a massive search operation. It is during this search operation the parents discover that being over-protective is bad. They should show their son about how to care of his own and be responsible for himself. The movie expands our imagination of the lives of fish and sea creatures while touching our hearts with the story.
Pixar subsequently went on to expand the limits of cartoon film generation when it started work in the cartoon Wall-E. Producing an animated movie with totally no dialogue in it whatsoever, but at the same time hope that it'd keep its audience engaged throughout the whole movie was really huge at that, and a crazy wager. Yet the enormous gamble absolutely paid off. I had been doubtful about this Pixar job, but my fears were laid to rest when the movie was eventually released. Wall E not only went on to scoop an Oscar in the very best Animated Feature Film classification, but was additionally in TIME magazine's Best Movies of the Decade list, as voted by audiences all around the United States. If you think you can not maybe sit for 2 hours watching a dialogue-less movie, you should see this.
In 2004, a movie which was a pause from the organization 's customary approach of using the animals as the principal character of its own pictures was released by Pixar. That picture is none apart from The Incredibles. There's something different with all the characters featured in this film although I adore most of Marvel's super heroes characters. It is a real masterpiece particularly with its blending, of many elements of entertainment found in several Hollywood blockbusters, within a picture. The story is massively adventuresome and it brings to life the story an unconventional fun-loving family through the then state-of-the-art technology. The notion overturned that superheroes have to be supernaturally gifted individuals that were solitary.
Any child is sure to hate the concept of ants and bugs. When you have kids and you also would like to introduce them to the entire world of bugs, there is no better way than to show them one of Pixar's most successful movie – A Bug's Life. It's one of those rare movies that's both educational and amusing. One thing that I adore most about the film is the humorous element that's been designed to appeal to this kind of wide audience. For parents who believe watching films with their children is a boring game, try seeing this.
Pixar is not anymore a business alone. Disney acquired the animation film company in 2006 amid a lot of doubt that such a move would be more detrimental to them than it would be advantageous. It really is hard to judge whether Pixar's acquisition by Disney has done more good than harm if it makes at least one leading blockbuster film each year. There's one question that I always ask myself. I've constantly pondered if this acquisition has led to the death of imagination and the technological advancement at all. If not for the acquisition, I wonder if Pixar will come up with a different breakthrough like they did in the year 1995 with the release of their first Toy Story. But anyway, I'm an enormous Pixar buff and I surely expect they continue making narratives that are good for several years to come.
read moreiPhone 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus: Does bigger means better?
Before finally seeing Apple making its foray into the phablet marketplace I had been waiting for several years now. I still remember how Steve Jobs' conviction of the ideal form factor in the older iPhone versions have come back to the organization he had resurrected from the brink of death. A phone with screen size smaller compared to the iPhone was said to be poor. Anything will be large.
For several years now, Apple's close competitions have been releasing bigger screen smartphones as well as the approach appears to be going very well with smartphone users. I thought it was the closing chance that I am giving to Apple this year. If they are not releasing a larger iPhone I was all set to generate a switch away from the iPhone. I had always desired the super huge Galaxy Note 3 but have been willing to wait because I do not like the Samsung brand.
Now that iPhone 6 Plus and the iPhone 6 had been officially unveiled, it leaves me in a position that is difficult to make my choice. I understand there are millions of people out there who'd similar dilemma as me. The colossal size of the iPhone 6 Plus is certainly an appealing variable. But on the flip side, I've been hearing lots of the negative narratives around iPhone 6 Plus. Referred to some as the 'bendgate' scandal, when you put it in your rear pocket, iPHone 6 Plus had been reported to be bendable.
It has been several years now since I Have been wanting to upgrade from my iPhone 4. Dilemmas and all the hypes leave me in uncertainty if it's the best time to get the iPhone 6 Plus now or is it better to go with the smaller iPhone 6 instead. Is the screen size of the iPhone 6 huge enough. Or will I regret for not getting a larger screen. It makes me question whether the screen size is all there is that we should consider when selecting between the iPhone iPhone 6 Plus and 6. Mistake is the right state I am now in. I am still looking for that someone to enlighten me on this dilemma.
read moreA haven on earth known as Phuket
Phuket is what I'd deem as the last remaining few destinations in the world that I'd call 'haven'. Life has been rather hectic and I've recently chose to get couple of months off to discover new places. Of all the few places that I have visited, nothing left deeper feeling than Phuket.
If you ask me what is it specifically which makes Phuket so memorable, I can't be sure. Scenery. Weather. People. Food. A combination of all is what probably makes it so special.
Nearly a decade following the enormous catastropic tsunami that happened way back in 2006, you can sense that while the world has mostly forgotten about it, it is not the case with the people in Phuket. I can sense that images of the catastropic tragedy are still vivid in the minds of the residents. But many have moved on with their lives.
Here are a few snapshots that I've taken during my stay at Phuket. I am sure it'll offer you a glimpse of the last few remaining paradise on earth.
read moreSearching to purchase a brand new bean bag furniture? These are few matters you must understand before heading to the shop
Of all different sorts of furniture, bean beag is probably one that's less commonly heard of. But owning a bean bag can open you up to a fresh sort of life-style that's not like the typical life-style that most people are inclined to have. To most people, the notion of furnitture can't be much from either wood or metal and anything else is regarded secondary. But when you add an enjoyable bit like a bean bag in to the combination, rooms and areas undertake an entirely new dynamic – providing you a boost to your own interesting, creativity, and general happiness like you'dn't believe. Here are a few great ways to incorporate bean bag chairs and a bean-bag couch into your day to day life.
Pregnant ladies are among those who adore bean bag a lot more than anyone else. Maternity brings great news but it is a rough journey that last no briefer than 36 weeks, at least for most people. Unless you've been through different pregnancy stages, it'll be hard to understand what exactly which you have to particularly watch out for. Sleep position is the one which if not properly cared for, could cause persistent back pain. The additional that a woman is into the pregnancy interval, the more vital it's that she has for herself the greatest seat that can fit in to the changing contour of her bodily body. A well-developed bean-bag chair makes the best pregnancy furniture because they cradle you rather than push you into uncomfortable situations.
Using bean-bag as a swimming pool furniture is an concept which is increasingly common these days. I always get a shock response every time I mentioned this to a friend. It's accurate that bean bags can be amazing parts of furnitures by the pool area. What you have to do is simply select bean bags which are made from waterproof fabric and deploy them without having to worry about them acquiring all the splashes. That's the best part about those pieces of furniture, you don't have to invest an insane amount of time or stress in regards to their care and upkeep. If you've a personal pool, there isn't any better way than obtaining a bean bag and allow it to float as you bask your-self under the sun.
Improper sitting pose is an issue that is common to many individuals and this has been the major cause of back problem among many. As most folks tend to associate bean bags with fun rather than 'actual' furniture, perhaps not many people understand of the wellness benefit that a good back may do to the well-being of your back. But through several studies, it's been repeatedly demonstrated how bean-bag chairs can improve one's sitting position which will eventually provide positive effect to the well-being of one's back.
You might have your doubt and the few illustrations shown above should shed some light in to the use of bean bag. It really is one such versatile and comfortable type of furniture and the limit is merely your imagination. The best bean bags are often ones you could totally customize according to your own taste but what's more typical these days are the readymade legume alternatives. But unfortunately speaking, anything that relates to customization cannot be mass produced and less well-known among business owners. Yet, you will be blessed if you're able to find one which lets you've complete customization liberty which frequently means you'll be able to choose anything from the shape, fabric material and fabric pattern.
read more2014′s Most Significant Events
Ranging from the outbreak of Ebola to the disappearance of the Malaysian plane. As with every other year, there are a number of occasions happening in 2014 which are more important than many others. According to my assembly, below are some events that trembled occasions and the world that can make the year 2014 unforgettable. I'm unsure if I have covered them all but at least these have been the ones that I'll recall the most. Do feel free to add in the views below in the event you believe there are any other significant affairs that I've left out and ought to be comprised.
Ebola virus outbreak is the first event this year which could be noticed and initial reports of the virus emerged in West Africa. This rampant virus resulted in a large number of deaths and quickly spread across the whole African continent. Even WHO admitted that this amount was totally underestimated, while the official approximation in amount of reported departure ranges from 5 to 6 thousands. Fewer unconfirmed cases were reported in Germany, Spain and USA igniting concerns and massive fears of an international outbreak. Fortunately, the doomsday scenario that is dreaded did not materialize by the end of 2014.
2014 marked one of the biggest catastrophes in the history of aeronautics business. The passenger flight MH17 was shot down when it was flying through the war-torn Ukrainian air space. There were 298 dead passengers following the assault that occurred while the plane was flying through the airspace that is Ukrainian. The pro-Russian rebels were liable for this strike but it's still a puzzle on whether they shot down the plane or for the rationale of a mistaken identity. A sad day every passenger's wonder whether we can ever feel totally safe again the next time and it is really it we're on board on a plane.
2014 additionally marked one of the greatest technology acquisition in our generation. Consistent together with the increasing use of smartphone is the rise of messaging programs. All of us use social media giant Facebook to keep track on our pals nevertheless 9 in 10 of smartphone users rely on Whatsapp in wishes to private messages. Enough reason was given by the hundreds of millions faithful Whatsapp users for Facebook offer Whatsapp a whopping valuation of $22 billions and to dig deep within their pocket. Considering Whatsapp had merely 70 workers during the acquisition, such valuation is remarkable by any means. It is sufficient to make a millionaire out of every Whatsapp employee. It remains to be seen its new acquisition will become a giant cash cow. Our expectation is that we will not be taken back to the old times when we needed to pay for each message. I don't mind paying for all those emoticons since I can always without them. But not if I have need to live with advertisements that are irritating or to pay a subscription.
Winter 2014 has additionally been recorded as the coldest winter in several cities in USA. Many cities including New York, Philadelphia and Chicago recorded in history. A weather specialist suppose that that's one of the consequences of global warming although I'm not me. Specialists predicted that such trend may continue for few years into the future, while 2014 is going to be recalled among the chilliest years. I am not sure if this will be enough to convince the politicians and something ought to be done. I definitely hope they will come to their sanity and accept this as a fact of reality. In addition, I hope that all mankind could join hands in doing something that our planet may be saved.
There are still many occasions that occurred in the year 2014 and haven't been covered in my list. But let's think about it and if we all have the same view of the world, the world is going to be a boring place to live in. You may have your own interests and those interests will determine how we see the significance of an event.
read moreiPhone 6 vs iPhone 6 Plus: What is the best option?
Before ultimately seeing Apple making its foray into the phablet marketplace, I had been waiting for several years now. Steve Jobs, among the greatest innovator of our time, once famously said the iPhone size that was original was the ideal form factor. Anything less will be too little. A cellphone with screen size larger in relation to the iPhone was said to be unuseable.
For many years now, Apple's close rivals have been releasing bigger screen smartphones and the strategy seems to be going very well with smartphone users. I thought it was the final chance that I am giving to Apple this year. If they do not release a bigger screen iPhone, I was going to jump ship. I 'd always desired the superb big Galaxy Note 3 but have been willing to wait because I really don't like the Samsung brand.
The unveiling of iPhone 6 Plus and iPhone 6 leaves me in a predicament. I know there are millions of people out there who had similar predicament as me. The gigantic size of the iPhone 6 Plus is certainly an appealing variable. But not long after it was made available, there had been tonnes of reviews and reports that uncover a possible design defect with all the iPhone 6 Plus. Known as the 'bendgate' scandal, some reviewers say when you place it in the pocket, the iPhone 6 Plus will turn.
I have been wanting to upgrade my phone that is iPhone 4 to a bigger screen. Issues and all the hypes leave me in uncertainty if it's the very best time to get the iPhone 6 Plus now or is it better to go with the smaller iPhone 6 instead. If the size of the iPhone 6 is definitely going to be large enough, but one question remains. I am thinking if I'll regret my decision for getting the smaller display. Is screen size all there is to deciding the winner between iPhone 6 and iPhone 6 Plus. I'm really not sure. I hope someone is able to enlighten me on this.
read moreThe major global events in 2014
Ranging from the outbreak of Ebola to the disappearance of the Malaysian plane. From Ebola outbreaks to unrecovered airplanes, occasions happen across a varied platform in the traveling, health, entertainment and lifestyle scenes. According to my assembly, here are a few occasions that trembled events and the world that can make the year 2014 unforgettable. I'm unsure if I've covered them all but at least these have been the ones that I will remember the most. You can feel free to leave a comment and mention some events which you think deserve to be in this list.
Not all of us can remember the price of oil at the time when the international financial crisis started in 2008. Back then, oil cost was in the range of $60 per barrel. Subsequently in the following years, it crept up with the doubling of several household owners' utility gasoline bill, much to the chagrin of they to the greatest degrees at $130 per barrel. Then ultimately the petroleum meltdown came to happen in 2014, diving back to its price levels before 2008. All along I believed that lower oil price would be great for typical man like me but I was perplexed when I read that such low price is actually bad for the international economy. By the end of 2014, several US cities had their gasoline prices. 2014 looked like the year that American automobile owners will recall the most.
To me, I remember 2014 as the year when the war on currency happened. Nevertheless no nation in the planet would recognize this, it's patently clear from the currency flux that was evidenced in 2014. Just a couple years back, China was accused of maintaining their Yuan at an unnaturally low value so the demand for their exports is boosted in the global markets. But then again we're now seeing lots of nations doing a similar thing. Among all, the Japanese Yen is one big money that took a huge drop in 2014. It'd dropped by around 40% by the end of 2014 compared to its beginning-of-year value. This has been credited to what has become known to us as the Abemonics. China and South Korea have been stressed and they've declared that some tasks will certainly be taken in case the Japanese Yen continue its steady decline.
There are many events that occurred in the year 2014 and have yet to be covered in my list. But let's think about it and the world is going to be a boring place to live in if all of us have the same perspective of the whole world. And depending upon your interests, you can see some events as more significant than I do.
read moreLooking back 2014 in 10 tweets
A Selfie at the Oscar by Ellen set new Twitter Record
Guess Who Is Hosting the Oscars! (No, It's NOT Ellen DeGeneres): The host of the Academy Awards can go very ri… http://t.co/e1auVJTWas
— kendall Mire (@KendallMire) October 15, 2014
2014 World Cup's Final
#WorldCup Brazil coach Luis Felipe Scolari on their 7-1 humiliation at the hands of Germany pic.twitter.com/HEiPFX2Oo4
— EWN Sport (@EWNsport) July 9, 2014
Alibaba sets new IPO Record
#DidYouKnow Alibaba's stock is more than 20% above its post-IPO low point. http://t.co/ttm4cK7pPv #alibabaIPO @CNNMoney
— Saxo Markets (@saxobankindia) November 4, 2014
Facebook in $19 Billion mega deal to acquire mobile messenger Whatsapp
DealBook: Facebook's $21.8 Billion WhatsApp Acquisition Lost $138 Million Last Year http://t.co/6SmacCg7Hq
— NYT Business (@nytimesbusiness) October 29, 2014
Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 Gone Missing
@CIA, where is #MH370? pic.twitter.com/At0XU84yQN
— MH370 News (@MH370News) June 8, 2014
Malaysia Airlines MH17 Shot Down by Pro-Russian Rebels
@TomPodolec @BoeingAirplanes Last photo from MH17 / KL4103 shot at Schiphol Airport. pic.twitter.com/bbwQBB9Z7j (via @fred_19851)
— Mr. X (@toktokalweer1ei) July 17, 2014
Ebola Outbreak threatens the World
[BBC] Ebola crisis: Sierra Leone case number surpasses Liberia http://t.co/cMLQK5zd2t #EBOLANEWS
— Ebola Alert (@EbolaAlert) December 9, 2014
Robin Williams' death is a sad year for comedy
I can't believe the news about Robin Williams. He gave so much to so many people. I'm heartbroken.
— Ellen DeGeneres (@TheEllenShow) August 11, 2014
Sanrio President says Hello Kitty has never been a cat
— KATY PERRY (@katyperry) August 28, 2014
Kate Middleton to Give Birth to 2nd Royal Baby in April 2015
#royalbaby i hope its a girl ????
— zjm af (@allthezayn) September 8, 2014
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