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Last summer Dave in Nova, sent me 2 nice adenium seedlings and an Aztec Gold plumeria. All are doing well right now. The Aztec Gold is starting to come out of dormancy.
What has amazed me most is the one adenium. Both have been growing all winter. I suspect because they were under the HPS light. What I would like to know is how long it will take for the adeniums to bloom? The one that is the largest now is well over a foot tall. It continues to grow taller, but it only has a few small branches at the bottom of the plant. I also am wondering about this hole at the base of it. It's not rotting. I got it this way but I wonder if rot could settle in. I don't keep it too wet so that does help. Can you cut an adenium to help it branch? My only concern with this is that I cut off the tip and then I sacrifice any potential flower buds. Can an adenium bloom any time of year? As you can tell, I am new to adeniums. I tried growing them once before many years ago and just last summer I gave them another shot. These are the only 2 I adeniums I have and I would like to keep them happy, healthy and blooming.
I also want to thank Dave again for sending me these great adeniums, and as soon I can post pics of them, I will. Thanks,
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- Posted by arctictropical Z4 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 4, 11 at 16:52
Hi Andrew. In addition to my 40 plumeria plants, I have about 10 adenium plants. Most of my adeniums bloom in the heat of Summer. But I have had a few bloom in early Spring, or late Fall. I'm trying to keep them somewhat dormant by not over watering. The worst thing you can do is over water them. Yes, I would only feed them a high phosphate ratio fertilizer like Miracle Grow Bloom Booster, or something similar. If you have a plant that is over a foot tall, it should bloom next Spring or Summer. I've never dared cut my plants, but I'm sure they will branch out if you do. |
One of mine bloomed after 3 years but some others that were started at the same time took longer. I've read several postings that say they'll bloom the first year from seed but that's never happened for me. Most of mine bloom during the summer and continue blooming for quite a while. I have one that bloomed a second time starting in early Dec and going until a week ago. There might still be some unopened buds, I should take a look. I was surprised that it bloomed again because the greenhouse gets pretty chilly at night, around 50 F. |
- Posted by loveplants2 8 (My Page) on Fri, Feb 4, 11 at 22:23
Hi Andrew, Congratulations on you new DR's... I have two that are dormant right now, and one is under lights and blooms on and off...this is the first time I have kept one growing during the winter...so I'm in the testing phase with them!! My baby DR...that was given to me by a very kind person... : ) is doing well...it is still active and I have it sitting on a heat mat with a few of my new Plumeria babies. I have seen some growth on my dormant DR's...I think they are ready to "wake" up like the rest of my Plumeria. I cut my Dr's in the spring, right before I put them outside...however, I did cut some branches off of one of my dormant trees several weeks ago...Yesterday I was inspecting them and I noticed new growth near the cut point. I guess that I wanted to see what would happen...It surprised me to see new growth on a dormant tree...I don't water them very much either..but I do give them more water then the Plumerias... They really like the direct sun..I give them the same type of fertilizer as the Plumeria...even seaweed extract and Fish emulsion...they seem to like all of it!!! Hope all is well with you.. I'll be chatting with you soon!!! Take care everyone!!! Laura in VB |
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Ten years ago I was diagnosed with a terminal autoimmune disease and doctors had no answers for me. I was so sick that I could barely move or else I was in agonizing pain. For a while I thought my life was essentially over. But then I turned to herbalism and other natural therapies and healed myself of this horrible disease. You can learn more about my story here.
However, healing myself of a serious chronic disease wasn't as simple as taking one herb for autoimmunity. Instead it was a journey of healing that incorporated advanced herbal diagnostics and herbal formulas created specifically for me along with other important diet and lifestyle improvements.
So while natural herbal remedies are effective and safe it is also the way we approach our health that is just as important.
More and more people are turning to herbal remedies instead of traditional over-the-counter medicines because they are safe and affordable.
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It's often pointed out that people have been using plants for healing for thousands of years. However, what makes herbalism effective is not only WHAT plants are used but HOW they are used.
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When herbs are used in this manner they are sometimes effective and sometimes not. This hit-and-miss approach to herbalism can leave you feeling frustrated and unsure if herbs really do work.
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"I have _______ disease/problem, what herb is good for that?"
The above question is frequently asked by those who are beginning to form an interest in herbs. It's a logical question. They have a health problem and they'd like to use herbs to help that health problem.
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While western medicine may diagnose 10 people with eczema and give them all the same "cures", I believe it is more important to look at the individual and the problems they are specifically experiencing.
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The answers to these questions (and many more) help to determine the best way to restore vibrant health naturally, while simply stating a disease name does little to actually pinpoint why a person has "dis"ease.
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The Future of Work program examines the causes and consequences of the deteriorating quality of low-wage jobs in the United States. Projects sponsored by the program have examined a wide range of causal factors, from foreign outsourcing and immigration to the decline of unions and technological change, that may have depressed wages of low-education workers. More recently, the Foundation commissioned a series of industry surveys and case studies of low-wage work in the United States and Europe to gain a more detailed picture of how changing competitive pressures are affecting the organization of work within firms and the quality of jobs available to high school educated workers. The current major research initiative funds an in-depth examination of the provision of care to children and the elderly, an expanding field of low-wage work in the U.S.
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Over the last two decades, high – and, in some countries, rising – rates of low-wage work have emerged as a major political concern. According to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), in 2009, about one-fourth of U.S. workers were in low-wage jobs, defined as earning less than two-thirds of the national median hourly wage (see Figure 1). [...]
Explaining Variation in the Quality of U.S. Retail Jobs
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Agency theory suggests that governance matters more among firms with greater potential agency costs. Rational investors are unlikely to value safeguards against unlikely events. Yet, few studies of the relation between governance and firm value control for investor perceptions of the likelihood of agency conflicts. Shleifer and Vishny [Shleifer, A., Vishny, R.W., 1997. A survey of corporate governance. Journal of Finance 52, 737-783] identify investment-related agency conflicts as the more severe type of agency conflicts in the US. We measure the perceived likelihood of this type of agency conflict using free cash flow (Jensen, M.C., 1986. Agency costs of free cash flow, corporate finance, and takeovers. American Economic Review 76, 323-329). We find that firm value is an increasing function of improved governance quality among firms with high free cash flow. In contrast, governance benefits are lower or insignificant among firms with low free cash flow. We show that not controlling for this conditional relation between governance and firm value could lead to erroneous conclusions that governance and firm value are unrelated.


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My interest in both world wars began when I was 11 years old when my father took me to the Royal Air Force Museum in Hendon, London. I experienced the incredible pleasure of meeting the Royal Air Force 'Fighter Ace' Douglas Bader who at the time was only about 70 years old and obviously struggling and in pain due to the loss of both legs. I was captivated from the moment I met Bader and all those gallant men that served in the Battle of Britain collecting autographs avidly. I began collecting books, medals, uniforms onwards and have amassed a healthy collection to this day. My whole reason for doing this is to never ever forget what men, women and children went through for the price of their and our freedom. This is not a fascination with war but our history and remembrance to those that gave their lives and for the lucky ones that survived who gave up simply the best years of their life. My own grandfather Tom who is now 94 years old and served under Field Marshall Montgomery as a humble yet dedicated Private in the 8th Army certainly missed out on his prime years as a young man. I regularly make visits with my family and friends to various battle sites including Normandy and Holland to pay homage.
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A credit score is the key to understanding how creditworthiness is evaluated by lending institutions, as a good credit score can unlock the vault to help obtain financing.
Your payment history, loans outstanding and a general indebtedness are statistically evaluated by the credit bureaus. The big three of the industry are: Equifax, TransUnion and Experian. Based upon a compilation of that data, your profile is assigned a number between 300 and 850, with 300 being the least credit worthy and 850 being the most credit worthy.
If possible, always make payments over and above the minimum interest payment that is due. Credit bureaus not only look at the amount of debt an individual has outstanding, but also the length of time it takes to pay off the debt.
Unfortunately, there's no calculation that can be used to measure exactly how much this will boost your score. There are a myriad of factors that go into computing a credit score, but accelerating payments and satisfying debts on a timely basis is recommended as a means of repairing credit by lending institutions and well-known credit counseling agencies such Credit Guard of America.
Most people don't realize that if they are behind on their debt payments and are going through some trying times, their lenders will often consider negotiating a revised payment plan or possibly forgiving a portion of the debt. For lenders, negotiating is cheaper than either hiring a collection agency or risking that the individual might have their debts cleared in a bankruptcy proceeding.
If you need a reprieve, approach the lender and ask for more time to make payments. You can also present a revised payment structure. If you can develop a plan that works for you and makes sense for the lender, there is a good chance they will accept it. If and when a deal is struck to forgive a portion of your debt, be sure that the major credit bureaus are aware of it and that they make the appropriate notations on your credit report. Less debt and timely payments equal a higher credit score.
Credit card debt is no friend to your credit score. One of the best ways to avoid credit card debt is to pay the debt right away, through the use of a debit card.
Debit is different from credit. With a debit card, you deposit money into an account and then use the card to charge against the money. There is no credit bill to rack up, and you can only spend what you actually have.
It is important to note that credit reports don't typically factor debit card payments into the credit score equation. But by disciplining yourself and using a debit card to settle debts on the spot, (rather than racking up huge credit card balances) you will, by extension, have a better credit score.
From a credit bureau's perspective, the logic behind this is that you could theoretically tap all of these credit sources to the max at one time and rack up a huge amount of debt. In other words, credit agencies and lenders are worried about your potential for taking on high interest debt, as well as the likelihood that you probably maintain small balances on each of those cards. If they don't have an outstanding balance the easiest solution is to simply call and cancel the cards.
The goal should be to reduce your card count to one or two credit cards. It will make reviewing monthly statements and paying your bills much easier. It will provide discipline as your overall credit limit will be lower, and finally it will keep your wallet from exploding in your pocket, which can be very messy.
Few people realize this, but credit reports typically have a space for you to provide your comments at the bottom. This section is another area of recourse that can be used. It lets you comment on why a particular debt hasn't been paid or to point out any factual errors. To do this, the individual must contact the credit bureau directly and again may have to provide some documentation to support the claims.
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Desert Mountain opted Wednesday to select former Chaparral High assistant Tony Tabor as its next head football coach, athletic director Steve Harris said.
Tabor, 36, an assistant at Chaparral for six seasons and last year an assistant at North Canyon, takes over for John Burke who resigned in December. Tabor hopes to bring his experiences from those programs to help the Wolves become a force in 5A football.
''I've had a chance to work for two great head coaches who have won state championships,'' Tabor said, referring to Chaparral's Ron Estabrook and North Canyon's Brian Cole. "I've been fortunate in that. I think I've learned some ways to try and turn things around for Desert Mountain.''
Tabor, who currently teaches at Chaparral, served as a defensive line coach at Chaparral from 1999-2004 and helped with special teams. He left to take an assistant position in 2005 at North Canyon, which won its first ever football title at the 5A Division II level, the same level Desert Mountain will compete at this fall.
''I always knew I wanted to be a head coach,'' Tabor said. ''Coach Estabrook stayed longer at Chaparral than I thought he would, and I thought that if the Desert Mountain job opened up that would be the first place I'd want to go. I've kept plugging along hoping for an opportunity.''
Tabor has that opportunity. It will be a challenge. He is the fourth head coach at the school this decade (and in the last seven years). All have held the reins at least a year in this decade — Steve Belles, Craig Cobley, Burke and now Tabor.
''I was really excited for about 30 seconds after I found out I had the job,''
Tabor said. ''Then I thought about how much work is ahead. I'm anxious, and I know it won't be easy. I'm looking forward to it.''
Harris said Desert Mountain is pleased to have Tabor coming on board. He will move over to teach and coach at Desert Mountain.
''He's been around winning programs and is a local guy,'' Harris said. ''We've
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Tajine Cookery Class
General Info | Photo Gallery | Traveller FeedbackReceive a Moroccan masterclass on this Marrakech tour that will send you home with supreme, inside knowledge of tajine making and the delicate art of market haggling. Smug home cook alert!
- Learn to make authentic Moroccan cuisine
- Go on a journey through the souks of Marrakech, the traditional Moroccan markets
- Learn the tongue-twisting Arabic words for key ingredients so you can shop like a local
- Enjoy a delicious lunch – cooked by you!
Tour style:Local Cuisine & Market Visits
Local English-speaking guide, lunch, recipe sheet.
Hotel pick up/drop off, tips / gratuities for your guide and driver, items of a personal nature.
Group size:Maximum 12
Schedule details:
- Duration:4 hours
- Meeting point:
Outside Café France in Djemaa El-Fna. As you walk into Djemaa El-Fna through the main entrance this is a 3-storey café on the right side of the square. All through Djemaa El-Fna there are fake guides who will try and convince you to do a tour with them, so please make sure that you find the official guide who will be holding an Urban Adventures sign or badge and be waiting for you in front of the café.
- Starting time: 9.00 AM
- Ending point:
Djemaa El-Fna Square.
Additional information :
- Voucher exchange details:
Please present your voucher to the local guide at the beginning of the trip.
- Confirmation of booking:
If you have your voucher, your booking is confirmed. We'll see you at the start point.
Get in touch if you have any concerns or require more information via the email address or phone number (business hours only) on your voucher. - Dress standard:
- Morocco is considered by many to be a liberal Muslim country. Many Moroccan women do not wear headscarves, for example, but you may find that Morocco is very conservative compared to what you're used to at home, so you should dress accordingly.
As a general guideline your shoulders, chest, and knees should be covered at all times. Wearing shorts (men or women), low-cut tops, and showing midriff is not recommended as it will restrict your entry into buildings of a religious nature and family homes. Covering these parts of your body will be considered as respectful amongst the locals.
Lightweight sleeved shirts, trousers and skirts are respectful, cover your body, and keep you cool in the heat.
- Child policy:
This is a child-friendly tour. Children between the ages of 6 and 11 inclusively are permitted on this tour. Children younger than 6 are permitted at no extra cost, but please make sure you inform our guides of this before you take the tour.
- Language: English
Get ready for the ultimate tajine experience on this one of a kind tour in Marrakech. From market to plate, you'll learn how to whip up a tajine from scratch, using ingredients from the infamous Marrakech souks. The best part of it all? You get to devour your tajine after you've made it!
We will start at a riad in the medina, the centre of all the action in Marrakech. Here a local will teach you the Arabic words for all the ingredients you'll need to cook your tasty tajine, giving you insider knowledge for your shopping experience.
Next you'll be taken to the souks, the legendary markets where all the locals shop for food in Marrakech. Meats, vegetables, herbs, spices; the souks have all the freshest produce you'll need for cooking Moroccan cuisine, and with your new Arabic skills you'll be able to order exactly what you want from the locals.
Now it's time to get your cook on! During your hands-on cooking class the chef will be giving you step-by-step instructions about how the locals cook traditional Moroccan cuisine. Famous dishes such as pastilla, tajine, tanjia, and harira are difficult to make, but with a local to show you how, you'll be an expert in no time. You'll learn all about the key ingredients and spices needed to make it as authentic as possible, the perfect skill to take home from your Marrakech travel experience.
Finally, it's time to eat. You'll get to savour the fruits of your labour in the beautiful setting of a traditional Moroccan riad, and the food will taste even better as you've made it with your own two hands! Your local guide will then take you back to Djemaa El-Fna Square where the tour will finish. From here your guide can give you directions back to your hotel or you can continue to shop in Marrakech's beautiful souks.
When you're trying to decide what to do in Marrakech, make sure you don't miss out on this epic tajine adventure, a truly authentic experience like no other in the city!
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- Your overall experience ...................................................................................... 4.89
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Mrs. Juliane S.
Switzerland ~ 04 Jan 2015[back to top]
Thoroughly enjoyable experience. Karima was an excellent teacher and guide, and we really enjoyed the cooking class.
Ms. Lauren C.
Canada ~ 23 Sep 2014[back to top]
Karima was a lovely host. I loved going to her home, the market, learning some Arabic words and of course the amazing results of our cooking project was delicious.
Ms. Jane M.
United Kingdom ~ 16 Jun 2014[back to top]
I had such a fantastic time!!! I took this cookery course on the next day I arrived - it's the perfect way to "get into" Marrakech. Karima's personality and encouragement to buy our ingredients at the market and then cook an amazing meal, was just perfect. I felt so at ease. The food was soooo tasty! I would recommend this tour/course to everyone, those new and those who know Marrakech well. وشكرا لكم Karima! Hope you're good and enjoying the sunshine!
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Canada ~ 21 Oct 2013[back to top]
This was, without a doubt the highlight of our recent trip to Marrakesh. From the friendly, engaging hosts to the course venue, it was excellent.
We were expecting more of an interactive experience with actually purchasing the product, but we were thrilled when we mentioned this, the host Mr Badi took us to the spice market where he purchases his own spices and then negotiated a locals rate for us!
The food and instruction was fantastic - I would highly recommend this add on to any visit to Marrakesh.
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Ms. Ninette F.
United Kingdom ~ 12 Mar 2013[back to top]
Kareema was fantastic, really enthusiastic, chatty and helpful, she was totally at our service for the day which was great.
Ms. Calandra Jean M.
USA ~ 13 Nov 2012[back to top]
This was one of the highlights of my trip to Morocco. Karima was great. Shopping was great. The guest house we cooked at was great. The food turned out great. I am so glad I did this instead of going on another tour of tombs or mosques or other things. This felt like a real experience and I really enjoyed it.
Mr. Giles C.
United Kingdom ~ 28 Jul 2012[back to top]
We had a fantastic day! Learning to cook in a Riad was great fun, and our guide was brilliant.
Ms. Sue H.
United Kingdom ~ 12 Jul 2012[back to top]
Lovely experience but seriously marred by having to wait over an hour at designated meeting place for guide to turn up
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25 If any of you Israelites become poor and are forced to sell your land, your closest relative is to buy it back. | 25 " 'If one of your countrymen becomes poor and sells some of his property, his nearest relative is to come and redeem what his countryman has sold. |
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He received a degree in agriculture from Middle Tennessee State University. Carmichael is a director with Volunteer Energy Cooperative. He is also a member of the Tennessee Dairy Producers Association, Tennessee Farm Bureau and Dairy Farmers of America. He currently serves on the Farm Credit Advisory Committee in Athens.
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The board is comprised of 16 elected directors – four from each state the association serves. Two independent directors also serve on the board. Directors meet monthly to set policy and provide overall direction for the association. Board terms are four years and one position per state is up for election each year. This year, a fifth position with a two-year term, is on the ballet due to a vacancy left by Farm Credit Director Ernie Diggs of Tennessee who was elected to serve on the AgriBank Farm Credit Bank's Board earlier this year.
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Ocado British Growing Basil Pot
Product Description
Pick tender leaves from the plant to adorn your caprese salad, or chop and mix with olive oil for a fantastic pesto sauce for your pasta, magnifico!
Serving Suggestion
Caprese Salad - Place alternate slices of mozzarella and beef tomato on a plate, sprinkle basil leaves over and drizzle with olive oil and season with a little salt and pepper.
Pesto - Combine pine nuts, basil, grated parmesan, garlic and olive oil in a food processor and blend. Stir into your favourite pasta.
The best way to look after basil is to let the plant tell you it needs watering, as it will start to wilt. The plants will quickly spring back up and the stress will actually increase the oil content they are producing, improving the flavour. It is also important not to water the plants too soon before harvesting the leaves, as this will dilute the flavour. Basil is highly susceptible to chill (below 10°C) or cold draughts - the leaves will start to blacken.
Product Information
/Salad & Herbs
/Fresh Herbs
Home & Garden
/Grow Your Own
/Seeds & Planting
- Brands: Ocado
- Dietary & Lifestyle: Vegetarian
- Options: The Ocado range
Do not refrigerate, wash before use.
Growing herbs are 'cut as you need', harvest just above leaf growth to encourage the plant to re-grow.
the herbs from the bottom is the key to keeping them healthy and to
prolonging their life. Your herbs have always been watered from below so
by keeping to this regime you will extend the life of the plant.
the herb pots from their sleeves and place the pots on a saucer. By
placing water at the bottom of the tray you can always see how much
water your plants have taken up. As most herbs originate from hot
countries they like to be kept on the dry side. The more heat and light
they are exposed to, the more frequently they will need watering.
Generally water little and often and never keep your plant in standing
1. Pick leaves as required.
2. Wash before use.
3. Tear or chop.
4. Add at the end of cooking for maximum flavour.
Country of Origin
Our growing herbs are British grown all year round
Produced and packed for:
Ocado Retail Ltd.,
Package Type
Plastic Sleeve
Other Information
Ocado Growing Herbs come in a specially designed outer carton to prevent damage during transit.
Customer Reviews
25 January 2015
Died before the end of the day
Looked OK when it arrived, if disappointingly small. However, it had completely shriveled and died by the end of the day, despite watering. Really annoyed, as the whole point of getting the growing herb is that it should last.
25 January 2015
Crushed, bruised and undersized
Not sure what basil other people got but the basil we received must have been the runt of the litter then stomped on and squashed into its packaging. Very disappointed.
23 January 2015
vibrant and lush
Received yesterday, great pot of basil, large and looks very healthy. Looking forward to using.
21 January 2015
Dead within 3 hours
Very disappointed. The basil plant was wilted and dead within 3 hours of unpacking, despite being fairly healthy when it arrived. Never had this happen with growing herb pots before
07 January 2015
1 of 1 found this review helpful.
So disappointing
Having bought this many times and been really happy with it, I was shocked at the tiny size of the plant this time. Same size box packaging but a plant the quarter of the size it usually is. Not sure I can even get one meal out of it. What's gone wrong Ocado?
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1 hr 5 mins
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50 mins
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You can add chickpeas or pinto beans to this dish and spice it up with a little Tabasco sauce.
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55 mins
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Camille is Co-founder and CEO of WakaWaka and is responsible for the development of the WakaWaka product line and day-to-day business (which is not business as usual, since WakaWaka tends to do things differently). A gifted networker, his 15 years of entrepreneurial and product development experience makes him well suited to lead the commercial and production activities of WakaWaka towards becoming self-sustainable, while continuously stepping up efforts to significantly impact WakaWaka's goal of ending energy poverty by 2030.
Prior to founding WakaWaka, Camille developed and manufactured products for Heineken, Unilever, Procter & Gamble, Bacardi, TNT, Goodyear and others, teaching him the importance of delivering high quality products on-time and at the best possible price.
In 2009, he proposed a plan to FIFA officials to assist in offsetting the tremendous carbon footprint of the World Cup in South Africa. Together with his WakaWaka co-founder, Maurits Groen, he ran a successful campaign that engaged the South African government, FIFA, Eskom and other stakeholders. A week before the kick-off of the 2010 FIFA World cup the South African government granted the project to the Dutch Lemnis Lighting as a result. Millions of incandescent lamps will now be replaced with energy efficient LED's because of this.
Camille on WakaWaka: "I have finally found my passion."
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Reel 34 Nutter, McClennen & Fish 1913-1916, 1919
Reel 34 continues correspondence and legal papers on the publication of Business--
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If you're looking for a new Christmas tree that isn't green or look anything like the traditional ones, the OneTwoTree is for you.
The bare-bones concept comes to customers in a box and follows an IKEA-like process in order to erect it. The OneTwoTree is neither green nor bushy, but is rather made of individual slats that stack to form a tree-like shape. The design features holes that you can hang your ornaments off of and makes a perfect addition to any minimalistic space as either a replacement for a traditional tree or as a contemporary centerpiece for holiday meals.
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Home → Sustainability → Resources and Publications
Sustainability Resources and Publications
- Implementing Product Stewardship in Maine - Maine DEP 2013 report to the Legislature on Maine's product stewardship programs.
- Municipal Recycling Programs in Maine (2012) - Find contact information for your local recycling program as well as information on other processing and disposal facilities.
- Waste Generation and Disposal Capacity Report For Calendar Year 2011 (revised March 2013). Maine DEP report to the Legislature.
- Solid Waste Generation and Disposal Capacity Report For Calendar Year 2009 (published January 2011).
Planning Documents
- Waste Management and Recycling Plan (2009) – Maine's five year solid waste management plan.
- Recycling Economic Information Study Update (2009) - This study, prepared by the Northeast Recycling Council, includes Maine-specific updates to a 1999 study on recycling costs and benefits for selected programs throughout the U.S.
- Recycling in Maine Municipalities: What Makes it Tick? This report explores both demographic factors and various municipal recycling policies, to first identify what successful recycling programs tend to have in common, and then provides general recommendations for methods of increasing recycling rates in Maine towns. This report was completed in 2008 by the program's summer intern. (PDF 225KB)
Data Reports
All of the data reports below are based solely on information provided by municipalities on their "Annual Municipal Solid Waste Management Report".
- Recycling and Disposal Trends (PDF 328KB)
- Municipal Curbside Trash Collection - 2010 (PDF 10KB)
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- Household Hazardous Waste Collection - 2010 (PDF 23KB)
- Towns With Waste Bans - 2010 (PDF 16KB)
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- Municipal Expenses - 2010 (PDF 26KB)
- Residential Recycling in Maine - 2010 (PDF 49KB)
- Reuse Tons in Maine - 2010 (PDF 14KB)
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- Town Ordinance - 2010 (PDF 11KB)
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Fact Sheets, & Other Publications
- Surveying Your Residents (including sample survey) (PDF 14KB)
- Waste Reduction Tips for Consumers (PDF 26KB)
Sustainability Resources for Maine (off site)
Greater Portland Council of Governments Sustainability Initiative – Sustainability planning and resources, including energy reduction resources, for local communities.
The Maine Compost School provides training to people interested and/or involved with medium and large-scale composting operations. This course is offered as a certificate program and will train personnel to be qualified compost site operators.
Maine's Sustainability Solutions Initiative - This research partnership between Maine's institutions of higher education is focused on linking knowledge to action to meet human needs while preserving Maine's resources. SSI aims to "help Maine increase economic activity and technological innovation in ways that sustain the State's remarkable 'quality of place'".
Sustainable Portland – This brochure summarizes the City of Portland's initiatives to become a sustainable community.
Sustain Southern Maine – This regional partnership of organizations, businesses and 42 communities in York and Cumberland Counties work to strengthen the economy, environment and sense of community in southern Maine.
University of Maine Waste Characterization Study - A project undertaken by the School of Economics to characterize Maine's residential waste stream resulting in the report: "2011 Maine Residential Waste Characterization Study."


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In the state of Massachusetts, if you are buying real estate you are likely hiring an attorney. Even if the attorney does not represent you, you are paying a closing attorney when financing the property. It is very important to hire an attorney to represent you when buying real estate. Standard p&s agreements are relatively basic and the value added by an attorney's tailored addendum can be great. Since you will need to pay for your banks attorney, the ideal situation is to have him represent both you and the bank. An attorney will often give you a sizeable discount on the p&s review work if he is able to also do the bank work.
There are a few things to watch out for when choosing an attorney. Beware of hiring one who charges hourly for a real estate transaction. A real estate purchase is something that can easily be dragged out; and most certainly will be if you are paying by the hour. It is also important to hire an attorney who specializes in real estate and understands how a real estate transaction works. An inexperienced attorney can hinder your negotiation by focusing on arbitrary details instead of major issues and your actual needs.
Having your attorney do the closing for the bank and simultaneously represent you has other benefits in addition to the fee discount when considering how a transaction works. For example, it is important to do a final walk through just prior to the closing to check on the condition of the house. If there is something wrong, it is vital to have the closing attorney on your side at the closing table. Your agent and attorney could possibly negotiate an escrow hold on some of the proceeds to the seller to ensure the issues get addressed post-closing. Your attorney can even potentially hold off on recording the deed so the seller can't deposit the check until the issues are resolved.
It is not advisable to use your lender's recommendation for an attorney when considering the fact that you could potentially want to switch lenders down the road. An attorney recommended by that lender is essentially able to lock you into the relationship with that lender and make it difficult for you to switch. I would boil down the two biggest attributes for an attorney to loyalty and experience. Finding one with these qualities will ensure you have many layers of protection and will have a smooth, successful transaction.


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Summer's still here, which means you're likely heading somewhere for a few days of R R. Don't let a quick trip derail your eating habits. Here are Hungry Girl's top eight ways to stay on track while on vacation.
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One-week earlier start date advantage to students
The Loveland City School District has announced a potential change for the 2013-14 school calendar designed to increase instruction time for students prior to assessments. The current calendar, originally adopted by the Loveland Board of Education in April 2012, currently lists August 27, 2013, as the first day of school for students. School administrators are considering a recommendation to begin school a week earlier. If the recommendation is accepted, the first day of school would be August 19, 2013.
"I personally feel it is important for our students, families, and employees to be aware of the potential for a calendar change; I understand families make vacation plans months in advance and we don't want to catch anyone by surprise," said Dr. John Marschhausen, Loveland superintendent.
Reasons for starting school early are largely based on the fixed dates for many assessments completed by district students. Each day of instruction prior to the test provides Loveland students a greater opportunity for success on the assessment. Assessments with date sensitive timelines include:
• Ohio Achievement Tests (OAA), Grades 3-8
• Advance Placement Tests (AP), Grades 10-12
• College Entrance and Predictor Assessments (ACT, SAT, PSAT, PLAN)
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• Student Learning Objective (SLO) criteria as part of teacher evaluation systems.
Furthermore, the current calendar includes two weeks after Memorial Day.
"It is a challenge to keep students focused after Memorial Day," added Marschhausen. "This proposal would shorten the classroom time post Memorial Day, and add to the August calendar, which is instructionally more valuable."
Parents and students should be notified about an approved start date by March 31, 2013.


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Makes 6 servings
- 1/2 cup plus 6 teaspoons sugar
- 6 large egg yolks
- 1 large egg
- 2 cups whipping cream
- 2/3 cup unsweetened canned coconut milk*
- 2/3 cup flaked sweetened coconut
Preheat oven to 350°F. Place six 3/4-cup custard cups or ramekins in large roasting pan. Whisk 1/2 cup sugar, egg yolks and whole egg in large bowl to blend. Combine cream, coconut milk and coconut in heavy medium saucepan. Bring to boil. Whisk into yolk mixture. Pour custard into cups, dividing equally.
Pour enough hot water into roasting pan to come halfway up sides of cups. Bake until custards are just set in center, about 35 minutes. Remove from water. Cool; chill overnight.
Preheat broiler. Arrange custard cups on baking sheet. Sprinkle 1 teaspoon sugar evenly over each. Broil until sugar browns, rotating baking sheet for even browning and watching closely, about 2 minutes. Chill custards at least 1 hour before serving. (Can be broiled, then chilled up to 6 hours ahead.)
*Available at Indian, Southeast Asian and Latin American markets and many supermarkets.
my notes
- Calories461
- Carbohydrates26 g (9%)
- Fat38 g (59%)
- Protein6 g (13%)
- Saturated Fat25 g (123%)
- Sodium52 mg (2%)
- Polyunsaturated Fat2 g
- Fiber1 g (3%)
- Monounsaturated Fat10 g
- Cholesterol304 mg (101%)
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Know some good WDWRR trivia? Then PM me some questions and answers about the ride, you might see your question in the quest!
Tampa, Kaleesa's 2nd room is Awesome! I have the start link to it and will place it ?????
when you let me know where. She said she gave you the exit link. I'll get with you in the morning to link her up! Beware of the Lion in the forest!
I agree! I can't believe she didn't really care to build! Building is totally in that girl's blood! And no worries dude, we got her 2nd section linked in just fine.
Can't wait to try this! I was not able to get online last night, bummer. Looking forward to seeing this project.
I don't know a great deal of Trivia about the RR but I am sending you a couple of questions.
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Evil I tell you!!!
Hey king
I believe
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Anything by Mark A. Roeder is good, albeit riddled with typos (at least, the signed copy I found at Powell's was...). Definitely read one of the books in his little gay youth series (it's not like little kids, more like young adults, not teenagers).
I also have a question to anyone out there who might know: I'm looking for a copy of the book "The Soccer Field Is Empty" (by Roeder) but I'm trying to find a copy that has the photo for the cover, not the one with the picture of the poorly-drawn, overly-muscular anime boys for a cover. Does anyone know what I'm talking about and where I can find a copy???


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Hi, we are doing a lot of work to the back of the house. The grade currently is six inches below grade, and the soil is very poor quality, and quite compacted. The dirt has to get sorted out within the next week, but I still haven't figured out the garden design yet. The space is small, but there will likely be some perenials, a veg/herb bed and a little grass. I'm just not sure where.
What do I do about the compacted soil? Do I ask the excavators to break it up while they are here next week digging the foundations? Or is just putting a 6 or 9 or 12 inches of good soil on top enough? How much additional soil should i have them remove so I have nice soil on top? For the new soil, how much compost v loam? Since I don't know what is going where,I'm having a hard time figuring it out. Thank you ever so much Jill |
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Whatever you do, I'd recommend that you do it to the whole area regardless of whether it will ultimately be lawn or perennials or herbs or veggies. They will all be happier if the soil isn't compacted and the organic matter and nutrients aren't at subsoil levels. I would loosen up the soil, preferably with a spading fork or pry bar plunged in and wiggled. I usually just add composted manure on top of poor soil and then let my planting and the critters like small rodents and worms mix it in, but in an area that we had heavy equipment about 4 years ago, I recently discovered that the underlying soil is still quite compacted. I'm not a believer in having heavy equipment fix soil compaction - seems contradictory to me, and a rototiller only goes a few inches deep which is why I suggest a manual tool plunged in and wiggled. What is considered loam varies considerably from one area to another and one supplier to another, so I would suggest asking around near you for suppliers and see how happy other folks have been with their materials. Since I have fairly fine sandy loam with little organic matter, I pretty much just add organic matter to my garden areas, but you will need to decide if the loam available to you will create what you want or if you need to add more organic matter or sand or whatever. Some questions to think about in determining what you should use to improve this area: If there is currently a good mix of clay and sand, you only need to add organic matter. If It's sandy, loam and organic matter would be good additions. In either case, you may want to mix it in some with a spading fork, shovel, or a rototiller. If it is near the top of a slope, adding coarse organic matter on the surface (mulch) may help prevent both soil and moisture from moving too fast downslope, both before planting and after planting. |
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The grade currently is six inches below grade What does this mean? Who determined what the grade should be, and what is the reasoning behind raising it? If it is for drainage reasons, you'll want a particular soil type since that affects how the drainage works. the soil is very poor quality, and quite compacted Again, how was this determined? 'Quite compacted' IMHO, means 'former driveway'. Unless it has been driven on routinely, for years, it isn't compacted. It may be hard, which is fixed by organic matter, but it isn't compacted. Unless some sort of soil test has been done, it is impossible by looking to determine how good a soil is going to be. Good soil comes in a wide variety of colors and textures. The dirt has to get sorted out within the next week This is the biggest 'Why?' Is the work being done going to completely block access? If the drainage situation is so bad that is has to be fixed immediately, that is another issue. |
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Pakistani Taliban unites under Baitullah Mehsud
Battlemap of Swat operations; blue arrow arrows are the Pakistani Army's advance to date. Click map to view. |
As President Pervez Musharraf lifts the state of emergency, the Taliban in the tribal areas and the Northwest Frontier Province have united under a single banner, and a single leader. On Friday, a shura, or council, of 40 senior Taliban leaders established the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan -- the Movement of the Taliban in Pakistan -- and appointed powerful South Waziristan Taliban commander Baitullah Mehsud its leader.
The shura was made up of Taliban representatives from the seven tribal agencies of North and South Waziristan, Khyber, Orakazi, Bajaur, Mohmand, and Kurram, as well as the settled districts of Swat, Bannu, Tank, Lakki Marwat, Dera Ismail Khan, Kohistan, Buner, and the Malakand division.
The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan demanded the Pakistani military halt operations in Taliban territory and release of their members. The Taliban also stated it would continue the fight against Coalition forces in Afghanistan.
"The meeting participants have demanded an immediate end of the military operation being carried out in Swat, and given a 10-day ultimatum to the government to pullout troops from the area," the Nation reported. The Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan also demanded "the closure of the military checkposts in North and South Waziristan and release of all Taliban activists including former Lal Masjid Khateeb Maulana Abul Aziz."
"Our main aim is to target the US allies in Afghanistan but the government of Pakistan's ill-strategy has made us to launch a defensive Jihad in Pakistan," spokesman Maulvi Omar stated. "The government of Pakistan would be paid in the same coin now," Mehsud said.
The consolidation of the disparate "local Taliban" movement is a logical step in the Taliban's insurgency campaign in northwestern Pakistan. The Pakistani Taliban, while allied with al Qaeda and the Afghan Taliban, has operated as local groups. The creation of a unified Taliban movement in Pakistan will allow them to better coordinate both military and political operations inside Pakistan, as well as with the Afghan Taliban and al Qaeda.
The meteoric rise of Mehsud stems from his ability to organize and command large numbers of fighters, fend off the Pakistani military in South Waziristan, take the fight to neighboring agencies and districts, and organize a nationwide suicide bombing campaign. The government cut a deal with Mehsud in 2006 to end the fighting in South Waziristan. Last year it was estimated Mehsud commanded an army of 30,000 fighters. He has been directly implicated in a series of suicide attacks on military and government officials throughout the course of 2007.
Mehsud leaps over some able and influential Taliban leaders in North and South Waziristan, including Sadiq Noor, Mullah Nazir, and Noor Islam. It is unclear if Faqir Mohammed of Bajaur and the outlawed Tehrik-e-Nifaz-e-Shariat-e-Mohammadi (TNSM - the Movement for the Implementation of Mohammad's Sharia Law) were represented at the meeting, but it is likely. A representative of Maulana Fazlullah's Swat branch of the TNSM was in attendance. Abu Kasha, a key link between al Qaeda's Shura Majlis and the Taliban, likely holds a senior position in the Tehrik-i-Taliban Pakistan.
READER COMMENTS: "Pakistani Taliban unites under Baitullah Mehsud"
Posted by Turner at December 15, 2007 11:35 PM ET:
Great! Sounds like they're grouping together and designating who's a target. It also sounds like we're heading toward that point where the people of Pakistan will have to decide which side they're on, which will also be good.
We know much of the key to winning the war in Afghanistan lies in Pakistan. I'm wondering, however, if the reverse isn't also true. AQ has garnered loyalty in the tribal areas of Pakistan, despite their brutality, and this has to be based on the resources they bring into the area. So where, in an isolated tribal area do they get this money and how do they sneak it in with today's global focus on terrorist money laundering?
Most of what AQ earns in the region probably comes from what they cut out of the world trade in opium/heroin that they supply out of Afghanistan. Between what the pay the farmer and what they charge the distributors in europe, there's a whole lot of profit. It doesn't seem like they have enough established encampments in Afghanistan to absorb that influx of cash. Most of their permanent outposts are in Pakistan.
It would make sense that the majority of that cash might flow to Pakistan and given the isolation of the tribal areas, it might be a little hard to bring cash in undetected by other means.
I'm wondering if killing the opium trade in Afghanistan will cripple AQ in Pakistan. Perhaps Afghanistan won't turn around until the people there get sick enough of AQ to give up the poppy trade.
It's just a theory, but when you think about it, it doesn't seem like there are enough stable, permanent safe-havens in Afghanistan to absorb or protect the kind of cash a worldwide heroin supplier would produce. If Afghan opium is the lifeblood of Pakistan's AQ/taliban they've got an Achilles heel on the side of the border that we control. Historically, crops have always been pretty vulnerable to the dogs of war.
Posted by Doug at January 16, 2008 8:35 PM ET:
Wretchard said...
Where do they get the money?
The short answer is Middle Eastern sympathizers, Islamic charities, drugs and extortion. Maybe even a little Islamic banking on the side.