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Geography is a data-rich field of study, but long lists of facts and figures can be over-whelming and have little meaning unless they are organized in a way that encourages thoughtful analysis. This activity provides students practice in sorting, organizing, and displaying elevation data in order to learn about the physical landscape of the United States.
Examining the Data
Provide students copies of Activity #13 Handout 1 (PDF). Have students scan the data, identifying the highest and lowest state elevations throughout the United States. Also have them locate the state in which you live. Where does your state fall in terms of elevation.
Sorting and Organizing the Data
Distribute copies of Activity #13 Handout 2 (PDF). In this handout, the data has been sorted from lowest to highest state elevation.
- Have students evaluate the data to identify patterns in elevation. In general, where are the highest elevations? …the lowest elevations?
- Can the students make generalizations about elevation in different regions of the U.S.?
- Have student re-sort the data according to states that are east and west of the Mississippi River. What observations can they make based on this organization of the data?
Displaying the Data
Have students work in pairs to plot the location of the highest elevation in each state. [Use this blank map of the U.S.] They should label each state, the highest point, and the elevation. Remind students to include a title, key, and source on their maps.
Provide students quarter-inch graph paper. Divide the class into three groups.
- Have the first group plot the elevation data as bar graphs from lowest to highest elevations.
- Have the second group plot the data as bar graphs divided according to location east or west of the Mississippi River.
- Have the third group plot the data as bar graphs based on state location, working from west to east, and north to south.
Have students compare the graphs they have made. How does the presentation of data influence the way we understand information?
Extending the Activity
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This year registration for the National Geographic Bee is online only. Materials will be available for download as soon as registration payment ($100 per school) is processed. Each year thousands of schools in the United States participate in the National Geographic Bee using materials prepared by the National Geographic Society. The contest is designed to motivate students to learn about the world and how it works. Schools with students in grades four through eight are eligible for this entertaining and challenging competition.
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5 Quick Ways To Know If He Thinks You're Hot
There are so many people out there that can't read signals that are given out by the opposite sex to let them know that they are attracted to you, without actually saying "I find you really attractive." These little discrete signs are really important to pick up as this can determine whether you get that second date or not. The way you react to these signs and signals will then provide the other person confidence that his attraction to you has been made aware of and will of course progress your relationship. Here are some handy little things to look out for when your date thinks you're hot.
#1 – What are his eyes doing?
Eye contact is a great way for him to let you know that you are hot and you should pay great attention to what he does. If he looks at you too intently, then this might not necessarily be a sign of interest because it could be that he is bored and his concentration is wavering. What you really need to look for are the small glances in your direction, with a little linger here and there.
#2 – Is he trying to be funny?
We all know that women like men with a sense of humor. We don't want a clown, but who wants someone that is cold and boring. If he is willing to drop he manly bravado and starts acting a bit silly for you, its because he likes what he see and is a bit nervous. So if he is doing all he can to entertain you and make you smile, then he obviously wants to get your attention.
#3 – Is he being touchy?
I don't necessarily mean physical contact such as a kiss or anything over the top, but a gentle touch of your hand whenyou are having a conversation or a touch of the napkin when you have something on your face. You might think this is all too cheesy, but it happens and it's gentle, so enjoy it as flirting and play with it.
#4 – Is he sweaty?
Not the most beautiful of signs, but sweating is a sure way to see that he finds you attractive because he's nervous. As they saying goes, becoming hot under the collar in some cases can be a sign of guilt. But on a date, a (somewhat) sweaty guy is a good thing. As long as it's not completely disgusting, try not to react to this one though as it could embarrass him.
#5 – Is he being flirtatious?
Flirting is usually a dead giveaway that he is definitely into you. Most guys will not go the extra mile and flirt with a girl that he doesn't find physically attracted to. Most obvious sign of a guy being flirty would be some joke he makes at you to tease you a little bit. He will also start dropping subtle touches on your shoulder, arms, and if he is really bold your hair.
Now these are all little hints to know if he is flirting and finds you attractive. Some are more subtle than others, but pay attention and you'll soon become a love signal interpreter in no time! Good Luck Dating!
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James Clifton Green, Jr., of Tupelo, former President and controlling stockholder of Peoploungers, Inc., plead guilty today before United States Chief District Judge Michael P. Mills, in Oxford, Mississippi, to a three-count Information, charging him with bank fraud, mail fraud and money laundering.
Martin Phanco, Postal Inspector in Charge of the Atlanta Division stated, "This investigation was an excellent example of a partnership among federal law enforcement agencies working together to bring down a fraudulent scheme. I fully commend the hard work and countless hours put forth by all of the law enforcement agencies involved, which resulted in bringing this individual to justice."
The Information alleges that Mr. Green misrepresented his financial position to a number of banks in the North Mississippi area by overvaluing his assets for the purposes of obtaining loans. In addition, he falsely represented that the proceeds of the loans would be used to infuse money into Peoploungers, Inc. The bank fraud and mail fraud counts each carry a sentence of no more than 30 years in prison, no more than 5 years of supervised release and no more than a $1,000,000 fine. The money laundering count carries a sentence of no more than 20 years in prison, no more than 3 years supervised release and no more than a $500,000 fine.
"We are pleased with today's plea," stated Michael J. DePalma, Special Agent in Charge of Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation. "Special Agents of IRS CI are highly skilled financial investigators who will work tirelessly with other federal and state agencies to stop those individuals who are involved with money laundering to benefit themselves to the detriment of other citizens, our country and our government. We will continue to work with the United States Attorney's Office, FDIC, and the Postal Inspection Service to ensure that those engaged in illegal activities are brought to justice."
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The funeral service for Josephine Rotella, 98, of Rutland, who died Jan. 31, 2013, was held Saturday, Feb. 9, at St. Peter Church in Rutland.
Officiating was the Rev. Thomas Houle, pastor.
Burial will be at a later date in Calvary Cemetery.
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Bearers were Gary, William, Michael and Dylan Rotella, Steve, Sean and Kyle Ballard.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Rutland Area Visiting Nurse Association and Hospice, 7 Albert Cree Drive, Rutland, VT 05701; Mount St. Joseph Academy Rotella Scholarship Fund, 127 Convent Ave., Rutland, VT 05701; Sicilian-American Society Scholarship Fund, PO Box 6494, Rutland, VT 05702-6494.
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We held the Retail Institute Design night in our Waterloo showroom the other week. For those of you who missed the intro post about Ryan and his work, you can check it out here.
A small group gathered and Ryan shared a little about his approach to design. What he looks for, what inspires him and how he goes about the design process.
> Take inspiration from outside the industry.
> Aim to create emotion and feeling within a space. Sometimes with a hammer, other times with a velvet glove.
> We try to create a unique design response which is technically sound and functionally robust. Everything we try and do as designers is unique, it only becomes a trend because someone else wanted one…
> Have local thoughts. Take a worldly view.
> Get buy in from the client team [with one project they gave each staff member $60 and asked them to buy a boardroom chair].
> Make them sticky. Create spaces which people want to hang out in.
> Thoughtful design is inherently sustainable. Re-imagine. Re-Use. Re-frame.
> Re-use what you can.
> Bigger is not always better. In fact, sometimes being quiet is the best disruption.
> Social ownership = longevity. How can you create shared ownership?
> Remember that community spaces are not "shops". They are part of the overall fabric of a community, social, environmental and retail. Think about the social impact of what you do – on people, on the street.
This is just a taste of some of the things he talked about. I really enjoyed listening to his approach and it's a pleasure to hear someone who is undoubtedly great at what they do, distill what it is they do. A great night was had by all. Oh and the delicious roast suckling pig rolls with chutney from Bistrode were a delicious accompaniment. Thanks Jane and Jeremy. Again.


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If you are a spa owner with employees, share with your staff how important retail is to your business in order to get them fired up about selling products. "Most spa professionals are notoriously reluctant to become salespeople, preferring to focus on services instead," Gartland says. "Breaking it down to the numbers will show the impact that retail really makes. It is about challenging the mindset of the professional. Share how those increased profits will impact their earnings and improve their careers."
Jill Ruone, owner of City Looks Salon and Spa in Minnetonka, Minnesota, relays that retail is significant to her business and is where her profitability lies. "Retail can give you from 30–50% profit," she states. "Because of retailing, I can afford to provide benefits to my employees. I offer health care, paid vacation and an education fund. The more they retail, the more money goes into the fund. Service sales pay for running the spa, but retail pays for the employee benefits."
City Looks employees understand that retailing increases client retention, and that it is part of their overall job of making clients look and feel better. Team members are also inspired to retail with a level system for increased sales. "We use a system with six levels based on different criteria, such as average retail tickets. After maintaining their average for 90 days, employees get a promotion to the next level, which involves a salary increase, additional vacation days and more money in their education fund," Ruone notes.
The City Looks team also brainstorms together for fun promotional ideas that involve clients as well as employees. To promote a new makeup line, it ran a Hot Lips promotion on Valentine's Day. Employees cut out paper lips and posted them around the spa, writing in lipstick, "Ask about our lips!" Clients who bought lipstick kissed a piece of paper to enter the contest. City Looks then hosted an open house to announce winners and had three local firefighters attend to pick the three hottest lips from the lipstick kisses. "We had ladies ranging in age from their 20s to their 80s participate in this promotion," Ruone shares. "Winners received $50 worth of makeup, and the spa team member who sold the most lipstick won $25 worth of makeup. It was great fun and really promoted the new line well."
Change your mindset
Changing your own mindset about retailing is the first step toward implementing this simple way to guarantee profits. Incorporate retailing into every step of your normal services and use education to show your clients the value of your professional products. Showing your clients the potential of what they can achieve for their looks and the health of their skin will give them great results and help successfully grow your business.


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I suggest you provide another picture that is taken from squared up with the house face and back a distance so that the sides of the yard show. (Or pan the camera from that point showing left, center and right shots.) This presumes that you are concerned about the overall presentation the front yard makes and not just one spot in it that ignores all things around it. |
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Hey Delicious- What do you do if you are already way over the cost of the local baker? I'm not suppose to undercut but at the previous prices she had posted I couldn't make any money matching her price. I then over charged from her price, but still want to get any business I can. How can I be still not charging enough when in my area i'm over charging. I could see not caring and charge what I like but i JUST started literally 2 weeks ago. Which is why I settled for a bit less than the matrix yet way over the local baker $$. However the matrix priced it at $4.25 a slice. Thinking either I used the matrix wrong or need a new Matrix..lol
I am in Charleston. Starting prices range from $3.75-8.00 per serving in my town. There are a few $1.50-2.50. I honestly don't count those. They are illegal and cake wreck worthy.
Just north of Charleston, the prices range $2.00-3.00. That's all the market will bare in that area.
There are so many factors to consider when establishing your pricing. Yes, you have to at least charge enough to cover costs including labor. You still have to price yourself for your market. Many people forget that element.
I once met Brownen Weber. When she revealed her starting price, I fell out of my seat. I was shocked!! This national celebrity charged less than the bakery for whom I worked. That was her market.
The whole point of this thread was to help educate those who don't do the homework, and to get a glimpse of just how different pricing can be in different areas.
To EVERYONE: Do your homework!!!!! Charge what you can. Understand there are many differences.
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Coach Chow, Kuali and PACOM
New head football Coach Norm Chow hit a "home run" in his first speaking engagement to the Downtown Athletic Club, attended by an overflow audience at Executive Centre.
The Kuali Financial System project continues on schedule with go-live planned in July 2012. Interfaces for payroll and purchasing will be completed by the end of January, and the contract and grant billing module is being adapted. Integration test cycles are planned in the coming four months, and a training plan is being created.
Governor Abercrombie and Admiral Willard have agreed to expand efforts to involve the state in sustainability and resilience interests shared by the university and the U.S. Pacific Command, or PACOM. We had the signing ceremony for the memorandum-of-understanding on a public-private partnership to prepare for disasters in the Asia-Pacific region in November. UH is identifying partners in the PACOM initiative with an anticipated visit from Tohoku University officials from Sendai, Japan.
University and campus news
- Legislative update
- Health simulation center opens
- Grant promotes common core
- Lani-Kailua group supports Windward scholarship
- Medical school joins veterans health effort
- Maui spearheads electric vehicle initiative
- Schuler creates West Oahu scholarship
- Grant supports Native Hawaiian education
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Translational health simulation center opens
UH Manoa and its partners— HMSA Foundation, Hawaii Pacific Health, The Queen's Medical Center and Kaiser Permanente Hawaii—recently celebrated the opening of a new, state-of-the-art, $8 million simulation center in Webster Hall.
The UH Translational Health Science Simulation Center will serve as a campus hub for interdisciplinary health science research, simulation and research education. It will be linked to UH nursing programs at Maui, Kauai and Hawaii Community Colleges and at Hilo.


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The bridge construction and drainage improvements on Walco Road are ahead of schedule. If good weather holds out, the project might be finished by the end of the year. Read more about the project in the Tuesday, Nov. 18 Malvern Daily Record, page 1.
Rubik's cube, green plastic soldiers, and bubbles in Toy Hall of Fame There are three favorites that are still getting a little playtime as new inductees into the National Toy Hall of Fame in Rochester, New York.
The Arkansas Economic Development Commission (AEDC) met in Malvern to hold their monthly meeting on Thursday, Nov. 13 at the chamber of commerce community room. They toured Flakeboard and Primelime on Wednesday, Nov. 12, and that night they gathered at Family Farm for a dinner with members of the community and elected officials. Musician Roy Hale was the entertainment for the 50 plus guests.
The HSC Quorum Court voted unanimously Thursday, Nov. 13, to adopt an ordinance making it illegal to house female prisoners in the county jail. The ordinance went on to declare that it would be considered a "malfeasance of office" if women prisoners were housed in the county facility. Sheriff Ed Hollingsworth reported that there were four females housed in the facility on Thursday.
See the Friday, Nov. 14 Malvern Daily Record for the full story.
Della Stanley Della J. Stanley, age 71, of Damascus, Arkansas, and formerly of Malvern, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in Conway, Arkansas. She was born on May 28, 1943 in Fenter, Arkansas to the late Frederick Luther Lingelbach and Mabel Maybell Nichols Lingelbach.
Della Stanley, age 71, of Damascus, Arkansas, and formerly of Malvern, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in Conway, Arkansas.
I am a huge fan of the game of football, but when you get to the root of things, I am truly a basketball fan at heart. Maybe it is because my high school didn't have football when I was a student — and seeing them host a playoff game this week is rather surreal to me. Growing up, it was all about basketball. I was on the kindergarten team in Wheeling, Mo. before my family moved back to Arkansas. When we got here, I played basketball whenever I could and joined the peewee team in fourth grade.
On Friday, Nov. 7, Ouachita High School celebrated homecoming in style, with both of its senior high basketball teams picking up victories over Abundant Life. In the senior girls' game, the Lady Warriors cruised to a 52-15 victory. Ouachita leaped ahead 20-8 in the first quarter and increased that lead to 31-14 by halftime. The Lady Owls of Abundant Life were held to just one point in the second half by the suffocating Ouachita defense. Amanda Weldon paced the Lady Warriors with 17 points, including three 3-pointers.
It's that time again — the 88th meeting of the Battle of the Ravine is set for Saturday, Nov. 15 and both the No. 9 Ouachita Baptist Tigers (9-0) and the No. 14 Henderson State Reddies (8-1) come into the game riding momentum from their wins on Saturday, Nov. 8. The Tigers trounced the Boll Weevils from the University of Arkansas at Monticello by the score of 47-10 to clinch a share of the Great American Conference championship. The game was decided in the first half as the Tigers tallied 283 yards and 44 points on offense while allowing just 84 yards to the Boll Weevils.


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Published on April 26, 2012
In Brief:
Imagine feeling dizziness and nausea so severe that it causes you to collapse. Imagine feeling numbness and weakness down one side of your face, arm or leg, or feeling confused without the power to speak or comprehend things.
This is what it feels like when the symptoms of stroke take over. When these symptoms take over, fast action is the key to your saving your life.
May is National Stroke Awareness Month. Stroke is the third leading cause of death in the U.S. and affects more than 700,000 Americans. It's important for everyone, at every age, to recognize the signs of stroke, and to know what to do and where to go if you or someone you know is suffering from stroke.
"If you feel you may be having a stroke, it's critical to act fast," says Bradley Grayum M.D., chief of the Division of Neurology at Crozer-Chester Medical Center. "As soon as you experience symptoms like sudden numbness or weakness on one side of your body, confusion, trouble speaking or understanding, call 911 immediately. Medicine called t-PA, an agent to dissolve clots, can be effective when administered within four-and-a-half hours of the onset of stroke symptoms. The sooner treatment is given, the better."
Because of the short time frame for treatment, it's important that you are taken directly to a hospital that is equipped with stroke programs that can improve your odds of enjoying a second chance at life. Three Crozer-Keystone hospitals — Delaware County Memorial Hospital, Crozer-Chester Medical Center and Taylor Hospital — have been named certified Primary Stroke Centers by The Joint Commission.
"As Certified Primary Stroke Centers, our hospitals have demonstrated that when it comes to treating strokes, our staff members act quickly to provide a prompt diagnosis and treatment to save lives and reduce permanent disability," says Joseph Lubeck, D.O., chairman of the Stroke Committee at Delaware County Memorial Hospital. "Stroke Centers have systems in place that ensure that all departments work together to provide the best possible care to our patients—from acute treatment to rehabilitation, and then secondary stroke prevention."
"Some other symptoms of stroke that everyone should recognize are problems with vision such as dimness or loss of vision in one or both eyes, problems with balance or coordination, slurring speech and problems with movement or walking," says Gregory Cuculino, M.D., chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Taylor and DCMH. "The window of opportunity for treatment begins when symptoms begin, so patients need to recognize what is happening so that they can seek care, be evaluated and receive treatment within that period."
It is important to consult your physician so that you can work together to avoid stroke risk factors and to learn more about the symptoms. Regular visits to your family physician are recommended.
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A shape in motion, a body in flight. The feeling of weightlessness. Capturing such ethereal notions is not usually the domain of fashion photography, but in certain images one feels a tangible impermanence, a sense of change frozen but not stilled, that belies the stark simplicity of the image.
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Remember the Thonet bicycle concept, and how we weren't sure if the seat-tube-less design would be possible to execute in steambent wood? Seeing as there's still no word on whether it will become a reality, Japanese design student Yojiro Oshima has done them one better with a prototype of his unconventional bicycle concept. For his degree project at Musahino Art University's Craft & Industrial Design Department, he has designed and built a Y-Foil/Softride-style frame by hand (it wasn't based on a chair per se, but I'm seeing a little Wegner myself).
The designer recently sent the project to James Thomas of BicycleDesign.net, where Oshima notes: "This proposal is about the shape of the frame and the handle mainly which doesn't concern what material it's made out of. The maximum comfort can be put into practice by wood." Thus, the frame concept also echoes that of the previously-seen (steel) Van Hulsteijn, which is currently in production.
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Regarding the construction and other carpentry/bike nerd concerns, Oshima adds,
It is all hand made. The down tube and seat tube are hollowed with plenty of thickness left not to disturb the surface when planed too much. As a result, it weights about 14kg in total. The thickness is uncertain though, I guess it's about 6-12mm. It is bonded the half and half into one.
I was also curious to learn that the trispoke-style wheels were originally known as "baton" wheels—the renderings of the Thonet concept has a set of HED's top-of-the-line carbon fiber version—and that the clover-like construction is intended to "soften the ride." Similarly, the cantilevered saddle intended for comfort, while the short stays speak to performance by "assuring the stiffness."
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There are four main factors that influence the content of mainstream capitalist media in our time . The interests of the private investor or the owner , the interests of major advertisers who help the media to generate profit , the interests of official and non official sources of news and last but not least , the personal tastes, political , social and cultural biases of the journalists. Also influencing the selection and display of news is what has hitherto been considered and published as news by the capitalist media .
The commercial mainstream media is a product of the development of printing technology as a part of the Industrial Revolution in Europe in the early nineteenth century. Since then , breakthroughs in Technology have produced Radio , Television and now the Cyber Media . But whatever be the nature of the mass media,the basic factors that influence commercial media content have not changed in any significant way .It continues to be profit driven , perspective driven and precedent driven. They therefore remain basically anti – working class and anti communist.The 'paid journalism" currently being discussed in India is only a demonstration of the crudest form of capitalist media practice .
The alternative media that supports the working class and other anti – capitalist forces can not match at present the t commercial corporate mass media in either resources or reach. The massive investment needed for starting media establishments and the huge readership/viewership with high purchasing power that bring in high advertisement revenue are still beyond the capacity of the alternative media. That is why there is increasing monopoly trend , both horizontal and vertical in the capitalist media itself . When even small capitalist players can not survive in the media world, one can imagine the heavy odds faced by a communist daily Deshabhimani and a progressive TV news channel like People.
The Internet offers a a limited democratic space for alternative media through individual bloggers , progressive chat groups and e publications .In former Soviet Union and Socialist Eastern Europe and in existing Socialist countries like China , North Korea etc, the ruling party held / hold the monopoly of the mass media . This does not provide a real sustainable alternative to the capitalist media, especially in a country like India where the working class and its leading political contingent , the CPI(M) is committed to freedom of the press and multi party democratic government.
All this does not mean that we have to sit idle before conditions for the overthrow of capitalism mature . There is also something progressive in the historical evolution of the capitalist media which we can take advantage of to interrogate hegemonic media practices and also develop alternatives to it . The concept of " LEGITIMACY " has played a key role in the present day capitalist media . To win the trust of the largest audience that include oppressed workers,the media owners and news managers had created the institution of the ' independent " Editor and 'professional ' journalists who were supposed to deliver objective and balanced reports unaffected by the four influences described at the beginning of this note .
This attempt to win legitimacy has turned out to be a myth. The diversity of perspectives and opinions that the " free " capitalist media promise never materializes. For instance ,a newspaper like Malayala Manorama claiming to be independent will not permit publication of a report or analysis that will help the CPM.There is a growing homogenization of the anti CPM media in Kerala though each TV channel / Newspaper claims to be free and independent. Most mainstream capitalist newspapers and TV channels are speaking in one voice against the CPI(M). If you do not read the Deshabhimani or watch People TV channel regularly , even a CPM sympathizer is likely to be brainwashed into supporting the RSS or the UDF.
Yet as already hinted , the self professed claims of "independence " and "objectivity" and " balance" and "accuracy" by the capitalist media give us an opportunity to critique them from the side of the people ,even as we try to improve the content and increase the reach of anti capitalist publications like the Deshabhimani , Deshabhimani Weekly , Chintha Peoples Democracy , The Marxist ,Yuva Dhara and Student. We should also develop media awareness and media literacyespecially among students , youth and women .
We should also in the specific context of Kerala work side by side for the organizational strengthening and electoral success of the CPI(M) without which all the efforts at media criticism and building up of an alternative media will turn out to be a mere academic exercise.
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Okay folks, I got a response from Dr. Sonia Altizer, an expert on Monarchs, from U of Georgia.
Several people have asked questions about using a 2% bleach solution to cleanse OE spores when working with Monarchs. I asked her some of those key questions and here is what she said. I paraphrased and summarized her reply to each question.
1. Is it possible to clean Milkweed plants while they are in the ground (planted MW plants)?
This is NOT recommended. Spraying wild plants growing out in the field with 2% Chlorox is not very effective against the tough OE spore walls.
An alternative is the following: Take Milkweed cuttings (clip the stalks) and soak them in a basin in 10-15% Chlorox for 20 minutes. Then, soak them in regular tap water for the same amount of time and rinse well. The cuttings can then be placed in florist tubes (plant picks) and fed to the caterpillars.
Dr. Altizer has found that if the leaves are rinsed well in tap water, they can be fed safely to Monarch larvae.
2. If you find a lot of OE in the Monarchs raised, it is possible that the spores are on your plants. What is another way you can eliminate or reduce the OE on the Milkweed?
To reduce spore loads on plants, cut the stalks (or mow these down) to within a few inches of the ground. New material that grows back should have fewer spores on it, especially if kept away from infected adult butterflies. If necessary, use netting to keep the butterflies off the plants. Presumably a heavy rain or a strong hosing with water can also wash off a large portion (but not all) of the parasite spores.
Dr. Altizer also recommends growing native milkweed species as opposed to the tropical species, as most of the native species naturally die back during the winter months, and hence would accumulate fewer parasite spores.
3. Can you use a bleach solution to cleanse Monarch eggs of OE? How safe is this and is it effective?
This approach is NOT recommended as bleaching the eggs has NOT been found to be a satisfactory method of elminating OE. The concentration of bleach needed to kill the OE spores can also damage the egg chorion. A method to try to rescue some potentially contaminated eggs is to remove them from the Milkweed they're on (the contaminated Milkweed) and transfer them to a clean Milkweed leaf. This will reduce the potential number of spores the caterpillar might ingest.
4. What about the use of the commercially prepared OE spore spray?
She was not familiar with the Educational Sciences product. Her exact words, "I'm not familiar with this product so cannot make an educated comment, except to say that there are probably cheaper, easier, safer and more effective methods available than using a commercial spray -- and definitely would not advocate widespread dissemination of a product such as this into the environment.
5. Is there a way to test the Milkweed plant itself for OE spore contamination?
She felt this was a good question and thought that perhaps this could be done similarly to the way OE is tested on the Monarch butterfly�with a swab, tape, etc.
I think that her answers were very clear. I also felt good because personally, I have always been concerned when reading about people using bleach to clean their butterfly eggs. It is reassuring that someone who does a lot of research corroborates my own thinking and methods. :) So, take it for what its worth--CalSherry aka tdogmom.
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I am in Palm Spring area, Z9 and Sunset Z13. Surprisingly, I have a few gardenia doing very well in full sun, bloomed none-stop last spring and summer.
Can I grow Michelia, like Michelia Alba in the desert? should I grow it as shade or sun? The soil here are very sandy, so how should I amend to make it work? For gardenia, after a season of blooming, when to fert? Thanks for helping. |
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Yes you can grow one out there and in fact, you can grow just about anything there. The key is to provide a very fast draining soil that holds moisture. If sand, then one needs to fertilize like crazy since they are fertilizer pigs. You could add some organic or compost material if need be. I would plant it in dabbled sun and out of any area that gets lots of wind. A well protected area from strong winds and morning or late afternoon sunshine would the trick. I have burnt the leaves of mine in full hot sun and or a windy area. They can take very cool conditions for short amount of times. Good luck Mike |
Hey Mike, thanks for the advise. Do you think the Michelia Albas can be trimmed to form some sort of informal hedge? I am picking a few spots on the north, and north east side of the house. Soil around my house are sandy, but they don't seem to drain real fast (is that even possible?). I intend to mix 2 parts compost and 1 part soil when planting them. How big is yours? |
Michelia x alba and figo do not stand up against the sun real well in inland California. Their leaves will burn easily with the combination of low humidity and full sun here. Like Mike said, give them morning sun or later after noon sun. I grow all mines in a container and this makes it easy to move around in extreme conditions such as light frost, Santa Ana winds, heat wave, etc. Michelia x alba is especially sensitive to these. I'm sure you can manipulate the growth into a hedge-like form by pruning/topping it, although it'd be very informal with those gigantic leaves. Michelia figo might be a better choice for a hedge as it is more compact-growing. I find the Michelia x foggii 'Jack Frost' to be a better contender for full sun. It also grows pretty fast for a Michelia (I'll take a picture later). The way mines grows and branches out makes it seem perfect for an espalier, although I've seen pics of it growing into tall columnar bushes. Fragrance is very much like cinnamon-banana-eggnog that develop hay overtones in the evening (yes, the scent consistently changes during the evening and back in the morning). The main downside is the flowers shatter pretty easily (lasting only 2 days, sometimes 3). The flowers are quite large for a Michelia also. Michelia maudiae can handle normal conditions under full sun but during heatwaves, it will develop some browning leaves in my experience. It also grows relatively fast in my experience. Another Michelia for full sun is Michelia champaca, so you may have more luck with this than the alba. Champaca will require a few years planted in the ground to bloom. I believe it needs to be at least 12 feet tall if I recall correctly. Michelia alba is the best bloomer of any Michelia I know of (I have a few flowers right now too). Michelia figo and it's hybrid M. 'Jack Fogg' blooms intermittenly throughout the year here. Haven't had M. maudiae bloom yet, it may require a few more years or less than Champaca. Dar |
Error: 'Jack Frost' is incorrect, I meant Michelia x foggii 'Jack Fogg' (or just Michelia 'Jack Fogg'). |
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