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In April, Hudson Blake became the first Brophy tennis player to win the singles state championship in 16 years.
In October 2009, Blake bought his first racket.
It's called being a "late bloomer," but in this case, Blake not only bloomed as a tennis player, he blossomed.
Years of competitive baseball, and, until his freshman year, football, groomed his eye-hand coordination and athleticism. The now cast-aside sports also groomed his work ethic, and thanks to his coach's "incentive" three years ago, set him up to become a state champion and the Tribune Boys Tennis Player of the Year.
He played baseball for nearly a decade, and was a backup JV quarterback as a Brophy freshman. But this was the class of Tyler Bruggman and Greg Wirth, so quarterback was more than occupied, and he didn't want to keep playing or practicing.
Bill Woods, the school's 20-year tennis coach, is also the JV football coach. He came up with a compromise:
"I told him if he entered tennis tournaments on the weekends he wouldn't have to come to football practice," Woods said. "If I had a small amount of an effect maybe it's because I was an easy football coach."
"I think I played in more tournaments those couple months than I have my entire life," Blake said.
Though happy to be out of football, it was rough. He bought a racket and was average but showed potential as a freshman with his athleticism and coordination, then became a better JV player as a sophomore, right around the time he saw his skills and room for growth soar after playing in tournaments and learning from a private coach.
He had no second serve for the first two years of high school, but he could "outlast" lower-level opponents by reaching and returning difficult shots.
"He'd get hit butt kicked by the bigger players, but instead of quitting he'd fight and fight to make himself better," Woods said. "He does not let little things or bad things turn on him."
By his junior year, he entrenched himself on varsity, and, when teammate Kyle Chalmers was lost for the season with a torn ACL, became a go-to guy. Despite a bushel of youth, Blake busted out with a big win against Desert Mountain in the state finals, and the Broncos won the team state championship.
To few people's surprise, the Broncos repeated this spring as team champions behind Blake and a healthy Chalmers. Once No. 2 to Chalmers, Blake was viewed as the better player this season, and despite Woods' and the school's illustrious tennis history, was the first Bronco since Andrew Spiegel in 1997.
"Improving as much as he did, I've never, ever had anyone make that big a jump," Woods said.
He'll play in a few more tournament this summer sandwiched around a family trip to Europe (including Wimbledon), then it's back to the States and a couple more tournaments before he begins at Texas Christian University.
The start of college tennis means it's back to the bottom of the lineup, which is probably great news given how Blake's previous athletic ascension unfolded.
Why not again?
"I think it'll be awesome getting the hitting and coaching everyday, against guys who'll be 20 steps ahead of me," he said. "It'll be starting from the bottom and making my way up yet again. Apparently it's when I do my best work."
All-Tribune First Team
Player School Yr. Comment
Hudson Blake Brophy Sr. Tribune POY won Division I singles; headed to TCU
Luke Carstens/Adrian Cordova Notre Dame Jr./So. Carstens went 18-0 and Cordova 17-0 in regular season matches, then combined to win Div. II doubles title
Kyle Chalmers Brophy Sr. 4th place in Div. I singles after coming back from torn ACL as a junior; headed to St. Joseph Univ.
Cade Lortie Red Mountain Jr. Top Mesa-area singles player for 2nd consec. season reached Div. I quarterfinals
Andy Nguyen Hamilton Sr. 4-year starter led Huskies to three team semifinals, two sectional championships; finalist in '13 Kiwanis tournament
James Ponwith Chaparral Jr. 2nd in Div. I singles makes prime to be championship contender in 2014
Player of the Year: Hudson Blake, Brophy
Coach of the Year: Ben Orwin, Skyline: With an obvious nod to Bill Woods (Brophy), Phil Gonzales (Hamilton) and Oscar Varela (Notre Dame), Orwin has taken a program which nearly went extinct a couple years ago due to lack of kids, to one with a legitimate chance at postseason play in 2014. Sometimes it's not all about wins.
All-Tribune Second Team
Player School Yr. Comment
David Akin/Michael Cowan Brophy So./So. Div. I doubles state champions
John Nelson Highland Sr. Top player in Gilbert district reached state quarterfinals as No. 5 singles' seed
Colton Blomberg/Jesse Miritello Mtn. View Sr./Fr. Top Mesa doubles team reached state semifinalists in Div. I
Sam Wang/Mac Howell Hamilton Jr./Jr. Possible title favorites next year reached semifinals before falling to eventual champs
Clint Smith Williams Field Sr. 10-1 record in singles with wins over seven No. 1 players and berth in state quarterfinals; 8-3 in doubles
Matt Ledwith Mesa Sr. No. 7 seed was three-time state tournament player and twice advanced to third round; top-5 academically at the school
Honorable Mention
Apache Junction: Brad Milkey; Jon McCune
Basha: Zachary Olson
Cactus Shadows: Guy McAtee; Jack Peterson
Campo Verde: Cassidy Reader; Ben Johnson; James Tarravella
Chandler: Kiran Pendayala
Chaparral: Stefan Koester; Jonathan Manning; Ted McNally
Combs: Micah Ricks; Robert Jones
Corona del Sol: Kevin McMahon
Desert Mountain: Daniel Florin; Kevin McCarville; James Schmidt
Desert Vista: Andy Cook; Mohammed Saleem; Yusuf Saleem
Gilbert: Max Kaito
Hamilton: Akash Pendyala; Sanjay Srinivasan
Highland: Tanner Erickson; Ryan Layton; Brandon Sucher
Higley: Brandon Boyle
Horizon: Jarod Hing
Marcos de Niza: Connor Stark
Mesquite: Daniel Hollands; Chrisman Smith
Mountain Pointe: Monty Roth
Notre Dame: Konrad Krolls; Mark Prygolki
Paradise Valley: Rex Miller; Kyle Peterson
Perry: Nick Copic; Austin Stradling; Brennan Sciascia
Pinnacle: Aaron Goodman; Michael Headley, Ryan Headley
Poston Butte: Rodrigo Saverignini
Red Mountain: Chase Lortie; Zach Royal
St. Mary's: Mario Herrera
Saguaro: Evan Hessler
Scottsdale Christian: David Amano; Caston Clausen; Ryan McDowell
Seton Catholic: Aaron Sycamore; Frankie Lister
Skyline: Michael Kuban; Devin Poulsen
Westwood: Austin Clark
Williams Field: Porter Derrick; Braden Shumway
Mark Heller is the East Valley Tribune sports editor. He can be reached at email@example.com or (480) 898-6576.


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The Association's next President, Lisa Jardine, tells Wendy Barnaby that she wants to make science matter.
The incoming President of the Association, Lisa Jardine, says that she accepted the presidency partly out of vanity. 'I think I have a facility for making science matter to people,' she says. And this is crucial, she adds, because people will only take scientific information on board when it matters to them.
'You go into a cancer clinic,' she explains, 'and all around you are barely-educated people intelligently discussing their cancers. It's just that people don't understand until it matters to them. People don't just absorb scientific information for the hell of it, and they have far too much on their minds to go and seek it. So when you're upset that people don't know what you're talking about it's because you haven't made it matter to them.'
She has a strategy for making science matter: 'I do that by telling stories and not letting people get afraid.' She cites her Point of View slots on Radio 4 as examples of story-telling. In March, for example, her support for data sharing and open access emerged from the story of John Flamsteed and Isaac Newton's battles over the publication of data on comets and stars.
Second time round
Lisa Jardine is Professor of Renaissance Studies at University College, London, and Chair of the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority. It's not the first time she's been asked to be the President of the Association. After she refused the first time she was, she says, 'castigated – in the nicest possible way - by eminent male scientists in the House of Lords for not taking it. They said that this is such an important organisation, and as someone who moves comfortably between arts and sciences and a woman, it'd be good if you could find room for this. So when I was asked again I said yes.'
She is appalled at our society's lack of understanding of science and the 'panic' scientific explanations induce in educated people: 'There is something quite shocking that we inhabit a world driven by science – science and technology make everything that happens in a day, happen – and yet people seem to have very little curiosity or understanding of what goes on in their life.'
More proactive
The purpose of public engagement, says Jardine, is making science part of the natural landscape that we inhabit. Her presidential address at the British Science Festival will be entitled, "Has public engagement in science stalled?"
In her presidential year, she'd like establish 'that you could do serious science compellingly and capture the public imagination.' What would that lead to? 'That parents of primary-school children might ask for science from the early years. That people might imagine that science played its part from toddlerhood, instead of being an add-on in secondary.
'John Krebs and I had a long conversation about galvanising the Association into a more proactive role. It would mean programmes of engagement that were virtual, like TED talks. If the Association could do TED talks, it would engage with a whole new constituency. I think science fairs are fine, but they play into the hands of those who think that popular science is recreational rather than being the lifeblood of our community.'
The incoming President is very enthusiastic about the Association's new CEO, Imran Khan. 'Imran is a good online person, a social media person, a youth engagement person and I'm going to stand behind him and prod him to launch any number of ideas,' she laughs. 'I don't mind how many we launch that don't work; we're just going to launch lots of them.'

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- Studio: Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures
- Release Date: Dec 17, 2010
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Dec 17, 2010
Dec 17, 2010Weak. Weak story. Weak 3D. Light cycles were pretty cool. Olivia Wilde was hot. Fight scenes were so so. Seeing it once was quite enough. I loved the original. This should have been so much more.
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Dec 17, 2010Despite some negative critic reviews, this film remarkable. To see it in IMAX format was breathtaking. The visuals are amazing. I felt immersed in the Gaming Grid. The musical cues are spot on and Daft Punk creates the atmosphere like no other. I'm certainly looking forward to the next 2 movies.
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Dec 17, 2010Ignore the critics as clearly they don't know what they are talking about. TRON: Legacy isn't just spectacular effects and a fantastic thrill ride full of character and not a weak link to be found in the cast.
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Dec 17, 2010After reading all of the negative reviews, I was surprised to find the movie to be AWESOME. It stays true to the original, while introducing enough new elements to, well, make it new.
Dec 17, 2010Amazing visuals, sound, and acting, and the plot ain't too bad either. I have never seen a movie that has had reviews that are so far off the truth about the movie. Tron will have you immersed in beautiful visuals and beautiful sound (thank you Daft Punk) and the plot easily outclasses other sci-fi blockbusters (*cough*Avatar*cough*).
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Mar 25, 2011Visually fantastic, with amazing music and great action scenes, but the plot is uninspired and the story feels very much like a cop-out. Good popcorn flick, but no one will remember it 20 years from now
Dec 18, 2010"Words Can't Describe , the intensity , the Graphics , the Tron!. Tron Legacy is one 3D spectacle that dares to be reckoned with , its truly amicable , from the moment you enter the grid till you leave .. Tron Legacy will have you wanting more" .. A
Dec 18, 2010The critics can s*ck it. The movie was great. Great visual effects, good story and acting. Amazing score. It was definitely better than Avatar.
Dec 17, 2010
Dec 19, 2010Come on! What are you guys talking about... the movie was great. It's TRON. The goal of movies like this is to be epic, beautiful, and other worldly - The complexity is in the visuals, the story is there to move you through them. Any special effects fan will love this film!
Dec 18, 2010
Sep 30, 2011"TRON: Legacy" is certainly better than its corny prequel "TRON", but still its level of depth is shallow.
Dec 18, 2010
Dec 19, 2010This movie is amazing. Don't listen to the critics. Critics ruin all good movies out there with their know-it-all, snobby attitudes and biased bad reviews. It is in the spirit of the original film and isn't watered down.
Dec 17, 2010This review contains spoilers, click expand to view.
Dec 18, 2010Tron Legacy may not have had the deepest plot, but it was a good movie. People forget that they go to the films to have fun and escape. The stylized effects mixed with Daft Punk's musical score was excellent. I enjoyed this movie and plan to buy it on release. Don't listen to the critics, they forget what movies are about.
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Dec 19, 2010visuals were a billion times better than avatar and the soundtrack was unbelievable. exceeded my expectations in every way. critics are dumb, olivia wilde is a fricken babe, this movie was the best this year.
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Apr 2, 2011The only positive things about this movie are the special effects and Jeff Bridges. Their plot was incredibly bad, almost to the point where I left the movie theatre. If you can overlook writing and a plot that any amateur could have done, the special effects are worth seeing, but I wouldn't waste my time on it knowing what I know now.
Dec 18, 2010Man was I let down. The story was awful, the acting felt like they were there for the money. I give it a 5 cause i loved the 2 action sequences there were. I was really looking forward to this one. Not sure what they were thinking.
Dec 20, 2010if you hate this you where expecting to much and was disappointed. and when Disney says 3d it doesn't mean sh*t poping in your face. it means they are trying to make the movie look like it has depth.
Dec 21, 2010This film could have been this years "Star Trek", the stage was set. It had the dazzling effects but fell short due to Hedlunds weak performance and script that was originally designed to take the backseat when it was need to steer this film.
Jan 2, 2011This movie was awesome!!!
Disney did a perfect job on the special effects and the fight scenes.
The music was amazing, Daft Punk are a excellent duo and fit the movie completely.
I saw it in Imax 3D and I was suprised because the sound is so loud, it made the chairs vibrate I was like "I felt that!!"
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Dec 19, 2010Entertaining and fun. 3D was weak. Story was not weak at all, quite good for an action / sci-fi movie. I would recommend this to anyone who like sci-fi or hero movies. It's better than most.
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Dec 19, 2010Hated it! The Tron movie absolutely stinks. I'm a real fan of science fiction movies like the matrix, inception, and avatar, but Tron did absolutely nothing for me with its unengaging storyline. The 3d visual effects were cool in the beginning but the movie had no emotional substance and I couldn't wait for it to be over. Don't waste your money on this clunker. Tron is a dud.
Dec 19, 2010
Dec 19, 2010This movie is fun, edgy, cool. It won't be a critic's choice, but It's better than typical Hollywood fluff. I hope they make a sequel, the story has been setup well for one. While this film has a good level of closure, there are plenty of options to take things further.
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Dec 20, 2010I know the critics are bashing this film and that makes me happy. That confirms to me mission accomplished by the producers and director. If they made a critical success that would mean they had dumbed it down to much and not played to the fan base that will truly make this the success it can be. I think they did it right, it gorgeous, it sticks to canon, and it tells a story.
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Dec 19, 2011It boasts one of the best assembled casts, who work well together, and has some just stunning visual effects, but you don't really know what is going on because the special effects are to distracting. I give this film a 48%.
Dec 23, 2010
Jan 4, 2011This was so bad that I would have walked out of it if I had been by myself. The dialog and the characters were ABYSMAL and there was absolutely nothing special about the special effects. I can't Jeff bridges agreed to this complete crap-fest.
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Dec 27, 2010Really great film. Exciting, interesting, visually appealing, emotionally engaging, nostalgic, and modern. I'm seriously having trouble understanding where such negative reviews are coming from.
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Sep 2, 2011The visuals are fabulous and are enough for one to see the film. The story isn't much, and many questions are left unanswered. The fight scenes were pretty cool, though, and the cast does a good job - particularly Bridges, who has fun playing two characters.
Dec 19, 2010For me, it scrapes a positive review. An average storyline is well covered up by the visual effects and soundtrack that this movies offers, if I was rating it based on that it would easily be a 10 but I'm not so it only gets a 6/10.
Dec 18, 2010
Dec 19, 2010A good time at the movies, provided you don't expect Matrix 2 level techno-philosophy. This movie is bright lights moving fast and loud, the equivalent of cinematic fireworks. That's as much a knock as it is praise. See it in IMAX 3D or don't see it at all.
Nov 20, 2011I actually thought it was pretty good. Solid acting and good effects as well, Works well in 3D too. The downfalls of it though is the rather long run time, Far too long if you ask me. Also while its entertaining for the most part, Its rather boring at times as well. Overall its still rather good.
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Dec 22, 2010Excellent the CGI is incredible and the soundtrack is pumping not the best film I've seen this year that was a toss up between Scott Pilgrim and Harry Potter but this is a close second if your a fan of the original i would definitely recommend checking this out. if not in the Cinema rent when the Blu-Ray comes out.
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Dec 19, 2010Overall disappointing. Amazing CG and music. OK 3D effect. Unfortunately, simpleminded "for 6 year olds" plotting and movie grinds to a halt several time for droning "backstory/exposition" dialogue. Certainly not a strong story to go with the pretty visuals. Jeff Bridges is wasted.
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Oct 15, 2011Truly spectacular, while I haven't seen the original Tron I really loved this movie, the world is awesome, characters are fantastic, and it just has an amazing atmosphere to it, it's action packed and just a lot of fun to watch, and the special effects and the cool suits they wear are awesome, and the ending has me hoping for another movie, truly a spectacular ride form beginning to end.
Dec 19, 2010One of the most exciting, entertaining and visually pleasing movies I've ever seen. Along with the solid plot fidelity it's hands down one of the best movies I've seen in years.
Dec 20, 2010Not sure what the critics are talking about! Great movie, good acting, stunning visuals, fun soundtrack. If you like Avatar, you'll like Tron: Legacy.
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Dec 23, 2010An absolute spectacle. Breathtaking, cinematic and inspired. The story is fairly weak (but fashionably Disney), and the dialogue a little forced ("Radical, man"), but the experience is far from disappointing. The musical score has an undeniably exciting leitmotif, and the fact that it was composed by first-timers Daft Punk really emphasises its brilliance.
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Aug 20, 2011I absolutely loved the movie. The lightcycle races and the disc wars were absolutely spectacular and Jeff Bridges gave his all in a great performance. And Daft Punk is just the cherry on top! Possibly the best family movie I have seen since Monsters VS Aliens.
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Dec 29, 2010I'm old enough to have seen the first TRON in the theater so I have to admit, I walked in somewhat jaded and thinking it wouldn't likely be very good. I was actually pleasantly surprised. There was good chemistry with the actors and Olivia Wilde was an excellent addition to the cast. The technology and vehicles were also very well done.
Jan 1, 2011Tron Legacy is a great movie if you've seen the original. It's great special effects,acting,script,and action. My opinion is that you shouldn't see tron in 3D. It's a GREAT movie!!!!
Jan 4, 2011weak. weak weak weak. nothing surprised me or stopped me from almost taking a mid movie nap. had to keep shoving popcorn in my mouth to stay awake. fight scenes were pretty cool, but storyline was generic, just disney once again taking a possible awesome movie and making it an average piece of sh@#.
Jan 12, 2011A bit of a disappointment for me. While visually stunning and with incredible music, the tempo is uneven and the movie is sometimes boring. But at least a few truly incredible parts, bring this movie to 7/10 for me.
Jan 9, 2011That was the worst movie of the year I could barely sit through it.The storyline was awful so they try to make up for it with special effects.they try to wow you with 3D which wasnt so special because every movie has that now.Do yourself a favour and dont see this film
Jan 30, 2011If you are a big fan of the original then you will probably like this movie. Otherwise, don't waste your time. The CGI of young Jeff Bridges is mediocre and distracting throughout the film. Weak story. Very predictable.
Feb 9, 2011I took my younger brother to see this movie, and we wanted to walk out of the theater it was so boring. This movie was trully disapointing. The begining was pretty good, but then got boring, and the ending was completely predictable. I watched the origanal Tron and it was very good, and sadly this movie killed it. WASTE OF MONEY!
Feb 14, 2011Do NOT see this movie. Although the costumes, visual effects, and sounds are state of the art, the rest of this movie just sucks. Although Jeff Bridges once again comes through in his acting, its not enough to make this movie watchable
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Oct 22, 2011Best in The series, but something seems wrong about the film, was it Sam flynn or noticeable lack of emotions and good acting by bruce??? Anyway the film had great 3D effects and a good story but lacks good acting but still if you ask me, it's a great film. No regrets when I watched it in 3D, no regrets when I bought the DVD.
When director Joseph Kosinski flips the switch on action, TRON: Legacy is entertaining enough. Especially in 3D IMAX, with a mega-audio system booming Deft Punk's droning Xbox-ready musical score, nearly drowning out the collisions.
Tron: Legacy will only be enjoyed by men in their thirties and early forties searching for a Proustian moment.
That's the culture we live in, where the once-proscribed Pleasure Principle has become iron law and where the recycled, bloated, fish-belly emptiness of something like TRON: Legacy carries boredom to extravagant new heights.


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- Aside from daily quests, each quest can only be completed once per character.
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Main scenario quests consist of quests that form the main storyline of A Realm Reborn. These quests not only have cutscenes and voice acting but also unlock important aspects of the game. Players unlock the airship at level 15, personal Chocobo and Grand Company at level 20, and the Jobs ability at level 30 through the progression of the main quest line.
- Main scenario quests have flame-shaped symbols that show up on the map, in your journal and above quest NPC's head.
- The main scenario quests each start off with their own branch for each starting city but eventually converge into one quest line after selecting a Grand Company. The starting quests for each city are Coming to Gridania, Coming to Limsa Lominsa, and Coming to Ul'dah.
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Most of my friends and family love dogs just about as much as I do, and with so many of us going to weddings over the summer, I thought I'd share a book that recently came into the office that features our furry best friends as important participants in that special day. Dogs and weddings... a recipe for disaster? Maybe not, read on:
Wedding Dogs: A Celebration of Holy Muttrimony (by Katie Preston Toepfer and Sam Stall) captures man's best friend at 70 weddings—dogs as the best man, maid of honor, ring bearer, or another member of the wedding party! Decked out in little doggy tuxedos or sporting a wreath of roses around their necks, these pooches share in the wedding couple's big day. Each photograph is accompanied by a brief essay telling the dog's (and the couple's) story. A perfect wedding, bridal shower, or groom's gift, Wedding Dogs shares the joy of the moment when dogs join in the celebration of their owners' most special day.
If you or a friend are considering including Fido in your wedding plans, you'll want to start planning ahead, so that both you and poochie have a successful day. You'll find some indispensible advice in Something Borrowed, Something Chewed, a Modern Dog article that outlines seven rules for a successful dog-inclusive wedding.
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- May 1:
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- A talented artist and now, bombing suspect's wife
- Older Boston bombing suspect frequently visited jihadist websites, U.S. officials say
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- Boston bombing suspect Tsarnaev charged with using WMD, could face death penalty
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- Bay Area News Group editorial: Boston chaos stirs a nation
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DARTMOUTH, Mass. -- Boston Marathon bombing suspect Dzhokhar Tsarnaev was at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth this week after the explosions killed three people and wounded more than 180 others, his classmates told The Associated Press on Friday.
The university evacuated its campus Friday morning after confirming that Tsarnaev, the at-large suspect in the bombings, is a registered student there.
Robert Lamontagne, a university spokesman, declined to comment beyond confirming that Tsarnaev was registered there. He would not immediately say when Tsarnaev enrolled, what he was studying or whether he lived on campus.
His father told The Associated Press that his 19-year-old son was studying medicine. The rural UMass-Dartmouth campus, about an hour's drive south of Boston on the state's South Coast, has a medical school and pre-med program.
Students said Tsarnaev lived on the third floor of the Pine Dale dormitory. Harry Danso, who lives on the same floor, told the AP he saw him in a dorm hallway this week.
"He was regular, he was calm," said Danso, who described Tsarnaev as a quiet kid who would sometimes ask him for a homework assignment.
Sonia Ribeiro, 19, of Boston, was in a philosophy class with Tsarnaev. She also said he was on campus this week, although not in class.
"He was laid back. I would never expect this at all from him," she said.
Law enforcement officials and family members identified the suspects as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev and his older brother Tamerlan. They were ethnic Chechen brothers who had lived in Dagestan, which neighbors Chechnya in southern Russia. Tamerlan was killed in a shootout with police while Dzhokhar escaped.
Florida Addy, 19, of Lynn, lived on the same dormitory floor as Dzhokhar Tsarnaev last year. She called him "drug" -- the Russian word for friend, pronounced "droog" -- and said they would sometimes hang out together in his room.
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He was quiet, friendly and a little mysterious, but in a charming way, she said. He usually wore a hoodie or a white T-shirt and sweatpants, she said.
Addy said she just learned he had a girlfriend who did not attend UMass Dartmouth. The last time she saw him was last week when she bummed a cigarette off him, she said.
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A new baby squirrel monkey is now receiving visitors at the Virginia Zoo.
The mother, Marie, delivered sometime late Friday night or early Saturday morning on February 17/18. She was discovered with the baby squirrel monkey clinging to her back Saturday morning by zookeepers. The tiny primate joins its mother, proud papa Jeebes and two other adult females.
"We probably won't name the baby until we know its sex," said zookeeper Aubry Hall, who works with the squirrel monkeys.
Found in the tropical forests of Central and South America, squirrel monkeys spend most of their time in trees and are primarily active during daylight hours. The tiny primates live together in groups of up to 500 males and females. Squirrel monkeys are omnivorous, eating primarily fruits and insects. They live roughly 15 years in the wild, but zoo residents can reach 20 years old.
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War Z patched – Players find themselves banned
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Troop 114 Bottle and Can Drive – Feb 8
Hello Troop 114,
Our next bottle and can drive will be on February 8th 2014 in front of the town hall from 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM.
Come prepared by dressing warmly in layers, and don't forget your hat and gloves!
See you all at 8:45 AM.
Troop 114 – Holiday Party – Dec 17
Hello Troop 114,
As you may know by now, Troop 114 is having its annual holiday party this upcoming Tuesday. Each scout should consult the list below for what they should bring in regards to snacks, drinks, etc. Also, we will be organizing a Yankee swap among all scouts who wish to participate.
For the Yankee swap, bring one wrapped gift of $10-15 in value, and we wil set up a table for all of the gifts. We will go over the actual mechanics of the swap at the meeting for those of you who do not understand it. There is one restriction on gifts this year, and that is no iTunes gift cards. Aside from that, be reasonable, put some thought into it if you want (…camping gear anyone?), and have fun!
Please refer to your patrol for what to bring:
· Sean's patrol: Dessert items, such as cookies, brownies, etc.
· Jack's patrol: Drinks, primarily soda and water
· David's patrol: Snacks such as chips, pretzels, and anything else like that
· Jonathan's patrol: Healthy snacks, such as fruit/veggie bowls, carrot sticks, cheese and crackers
· Bacon Ninja Patrol (new scouts): Dessert items
· Senior Patrol: Drinks, soda and water, etc.
If what you are bringing in has potential allergy implications (such as nuts, especially peanuts, or garlic), please label your food item with what it is and its ingredients.
This will be a casual meeting, so wear Class B uniforms (scout t-shirt). I hope to see you all there. Email me or Mr. Spurr with any questions, comments, or concerns.
Happy Holidays,
Jonathan Williams
December 2013 Can & Bottle Drive
Greetings Troop 114-
This Saturday (December 14th), we will be hosting a redeemable Bottle & Can Drive from 9am to 12pm on the front lawn of the Town Hall.
To be successful, we need everyone to come help out. 2014 Seabase participants must attend, as this drive will primarily benefit your high adventure trip.
Scouts should arrive (in class-Bs) by 8:45am and plan to stay until 1:00pm.
Dress warmly and bring a (full) water bottle.
See you all there!
Mr. Spurr
Can & Bottle Drive
Greetings Troop 114-
This Saturday, June 1st, we will be holding a Can & Bottle Drive from 9am to 12pm at the Town Hall.
To be successful, we need everyone to come help out. 2013 Philmont Scout Ranch and National Jamboree participants should all plan to attend.
Scouts should arrive (in class-B shirts) by 8:45am and plan to stay until 1:00pm.
See you all there!
Mr. Spurr
Troop 114 End-of-Year Picnic
Good Morning Troop 114 Families!
Another scouting year is coming to a close. Where has the time gone? Due to a Mohegan Council event on June 11th, our end-of-year picnic is now scheduled for Tuesday, June 18th at 6PM at Dean Park. We realize there will be a conflict for the 8th graders, as it is the same evening as the 8th Grade Carnival. We are sorry that there will be a conflict, but we were running out of days to hold the picnic.
Our celebration will include dinner and awards. The troop will provide hot dogs & hamburgers. We ask that families bring the following, according to where they fall in the alphabet:
A-I: Drinks & chips
J-P: Desserts
Q-Z: Side Dish
As with the February Awards banquet, we ask that you label your dish with ingredients for those who have allergies (wheat, egg, milk, soy, nuts, garlic, etc.). We also ask that you RSVP to me with your family name and headcount, so we can plan the burgers & hot dog supplies. Please RSVP by Sunday, June 9th!
Please email me, if you have any questions or concerns.
Best, Jennifer Wright Owen
Troop 114 Committee Chair
Greetings Troop 114 –
On Saturday, March 23rd, we have two activities for which all scouts should be preparing and planning to attend:
1:00pm – 3:00pm Food Drive to benefit Saint Anne's Food Bank
Troop 114 will collect, transport, sort and shelve donations for St. Anne's Food Bank to distribute. Each scout will receive a plastic grocery bag into which they should collect donations of the items listed on the slip inside the bag. These bags should be brought to a troop meeting or to the Food Drive on March 23rd.
On the 23rd, we will meet at the Congregational Church at 12noon to collect and load the donation bags for transportation to St. Anne's, where we will unload the donations and place them on the appropriate shelves at the Food Bank.
Class-B uniforms should be worn.
We will have a sign-up sheet at Tuesday's meeting… please volunteer to help.
5:00pm – 7:00pm Annual Pasta Supper
It's time, once again, for Troop 114′s annual Pasta Supper! This is a major fund raiser for our adventure program and all participants in the Philmont Scout Ranch trip this summer must attend.
The menu will include pasta with sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, beverages and homemade desserts. The cost is still only $7 per person and children under 5 eat free!
All scouts will be issued 10 tickets to sell… the resulting $70 should be returned by Tuesday, March 19th. Unsold tickets must be returned (but I'd rather you sell them J).
We ask that all scout families bring a desert to share at the Past Dinner.
Class-A uniforms must be worn.
We will have a sign-up sheet at Tuesday's meeting… shifts will include a set-up crew (4pm-7pm) and a clean-up crew (5pm-8pm).
Collect your food… sell your tickets… mark your calendars.
See you all there.
Mr. Spurr
Troop 114 Annual Pasta Supper, Saturday, March 23rd
Boy Scout Troop 114 will be holding their 9th Annual Pasta Supper on Saturday, March 23rd, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the First Congregational Church, 19 Church Road, Shrewsbury. The menu will include pasta with sauce, meatballs, salad, bread, beverages and homemade desserts! Tickets are $7 per person and children under 5 eat free. Proceeds of the supper will be used to support scout participation at Philmont High adventure program in New Mexico this summer. Thank you for supporting Troop 114.
Boy Scout Troop 114 Bottle and Can Drive, February 9th at the Town Hall
Please save your Super Bowl party empties for Boy Scout Troop 114′s winter Bottle and Can Drive. It will be held on Saturday, February 9th from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM at the Town Hall, 100 Maple Avenue in Shrewsbury. Clean and dry beer boxes will be most appreciated. Proceeds of the Bottle Drive will be used for CPR training for the troop. Thank you for supporting Boy Scouting in Shrewsbury!!
Can & Bottle Drive
This Saturday, October 6th, we will be holding a Can & Bottle Drive from 9am to 12pm at the Shrewsbury Town Hall on Maple Street.
To be successful, we need everyone to come help out. 2013 Philmont Scout Ranch and National Jamboree participants should all plan to attend.
Scouts should arrive (in class-B shirts) by 8:45am and plan to stay until 1:00pm.
See you all there!
Mr. Spurr


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Electronic cigarettes and their striking features
The electronic cigarette is an electronic device that has been designed with an aim of providing a health option to the smokers. Apparently it is also used in reducing and indeed abandoning smoking altogether. It is a battery-controlled device and discharges vaporized non nicotine solutions. My favorite is the v2 e cig – a popular electronic cigarette option.
There have been a lot of progress in electronic cigarette since they begun in 2007 and several different types are out in the market. Every new brand comes out with assurances of fetching out that excellent inhaling knowledge for you. For the relatively new nicotine vapor inhalers, it is advisable to know several different gadgets in there before deciding on which one will honestly give the smokeless experience you desire. Many of the recent models are self-regulating; as the inhaler sucks the cigarette, the sensor develops a heating substance which vaporizes the liquid solution placed into the mouthpiece. It allows the user to decide whether to include nicotine to the seasoned liquid solution or not. The older versions have a small button that switches the burning element off and on.
Although they are made different, all electronic cigarettes available in market have rechargeable batteries to function the device, heating coil for warming the juice with the nicotine and an atomizer used to get out the mist. Currently there are 3 types of electronic cigarette; disposable, regular and modified.
The e-cigs have a tobacco taste but no harmful elements found in the regular cigarettes granting smokers appetite to be contented without inhaling those many hazardous toxins. The renewable nicotine container, a battery and an atomizer permits the user to smoke and hold the e-cig just like they would to other normal cigarettes. Nicotine chamber is very helpful as you can get different strengths of cartridges which allow the smoker to continue reducing the nicotine amount they take until quitting completely. The nicotine cartridge normally takes same time with fifteen to twenty cigarettes. This creates an immense savings as compared with regular cigarettes. Medium, standard, low or completely no nicotine are the kinds of cartridge strengths in the market.
- Switching to e-cigs literally makes breathing easier. The dangerous toxins found in the normal cigarettes are very destructive to the lungs. The hydrogen cyanide stops the lungs from cleansing themselves out correctly. The toxins cause swelling up of the lungs and this limits the airflow thus making the smoker easily get short of breath. E-cigarettes contain no toxins or hydrogen cyanide, so by inhaling them, the lungs can moderately start repairing themselves.
- As it is well known that inhalers taste buds are destroyed, changing to electronic cigarettes means enjoying food all over again. The flavor of an enticing meal surely out does that of a cigarette smoke!
- Another health advantage is that the constant cough experienced by a smoker will disappear completely. This cough is as a result of damages of the throat caused by toxins in the cigarettes. It vanishes as soon as you change to electronic cigarettes.
- Smoking tobacco made cigarettes; you pose a meaningful health hazard to people around you. But with electronic cigarettes, one can enjoy smoking without worrying about any damage that can occur to anybody whom you could be sharing the room with as they have no dangerous toxins.
- E-cigarettes will give you a better blood circulation in the body as they don't have Carbon monoxide that is the greatest damaging element in cigarettes.
- Smoking is one of the leading causes of death; this makes smokers get more costly life insurances. By switching to electronic smoking, there will be a significant decrease in the cost of life insurance.
- E-cigs are much cheaper compared to the regular cigarettes. When the cigarette packet runs out, you must replace with another one but that one of a cartridge will take much longer so at the end you save money.
- E-cigs have no smell; so your clothes won't smell and you will have a fresh breath and free from odor.
- Accidental burns cannot occur by inhaling e-cigarettes
None smokers will also benefit since their concerns about being passive smokers are completely ruled out by electronic cigarette. In reflection, the e-cig is a cheaper, environmental friendly and a healthier option to smoking which has the potential to replace the dangerous cigarettes that have come to be known.


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25 Know therefore and understand that from the going forth of the word to restore and build Jerusalem to the coming of an anointed one, a prince, there shall be seven weeks. Then for sixty-two weeks it shall be built again with squares and moat, but in a troubled time. | 25 "Know and understand this: From the issuing of the decree to restore and rebuild Jerusalem until the Anointed One, the ruler, comes, there will be seven 'sevens,' and sixty-two 'sevens.' It will be rebuilt with streets and a trench, but in times of trouble. |
26 And after the sixty-two weeks, an anointed one shall be cut off, and shall have nothing; and the people of the prince who is to come shall destroy the city and the sanctuary. Its end shall come with a flood, and to the end there shall be war; desolations are decreed. | 26 After the sixty-two 'sevens,' the Anointed One will be cut off and will have nothing. The people of the ruler who will come will destroy the city and the sanctuary. The end will come like a flood: War will continue until the end, and desolations have been decreed. |
27 And he shall make a strong covenant with many for one week; and for half of the week he shall cause sacrifice and offering to cease; and upon the wing of abominations shall come one who makes desolate, until the decreed end is poured out on the desolator." | 27 He will confirm a covenant with many for one 'seven.' In the middle of the 'seven' he will put an end to sacrifice and offering. And on a wing [of the temple] he will set up an abomination that causes desolation, until the end that is decreed is poured out on him. " |
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Young is now spending his time focusing on his most recent business venture, Lulu.com, a print on demand service where content creators can sell their books, comics, movies, or any other content that can be digitized and sold over the Web. The company handles sales and distribution of the work, and takes a cut from the sale price as well as a charge for the media itself. Users can also purchase copies of their work to sell directly.
How did Young make the leap from Linux to self-publishing? Lulu.com actually has its roots in the short-lived Center for the Public Domain (CPD), a non-profit Young founded with Mark Ewing in 1999. The CPD's mission was to help combat the expansion of intellectual property laws that were, as Young put it, "the biggest single threat to the open source movement."
The CPD shut its doors in 2002, and Young expressed dissatisfaction with working in the not-for-profit space. According to Young, what led to Lulu.com was the idea that the expansion of intellectual property laws was tied to the consolidation in the publishing industry, and wanting to solve the problem from a business point of view.
"You know, there really is a problem associated with the expansion of intellectual property, and if in a free market democracy, the citizen and the consumer are the same person, there's got to be a way of solving the problem in the marketplace."
Still, one might wonder why Young chose now to exit Red Hat. Young said that the work he was doing on Red Hat's board, while important, wasn't his cup of tea because the "bulk of your time is spent on the minutiae of dealing with SEC regulations and you're not really spending that much time helping the executive team fashion strategy; you're spending most of your time doing defensive things for the company, making sure that the company stays on side of all these arcane rules." At the same time, Young said that Lulu.com is "booming" and he wanted to devote more time to "helping Lulu get to the next stage."
Lulu isn't doing quite as well as Red Hat just yet, but the company is growing at a respectable pace. Young said that the company's sales are increasing at a rate of more than 10% a month. "We're selling in excess of 35,000 books a month. I believe we sold 40,000 in September. We have well over 30,000 books in our library, so to speak, of books. Gives you an idea that if you grow those numbers 10% a month, it doesn't take too many years before this is a very big business."
Open source makes it possible
Just because Young is no longer with Red Hat, it doesn't mean that he's lost his passion for open source. Young said that Lulu wouldn't be possible without open source software. "It is safe to say it would have cost well in excess of twice the investment, and it's cost several million dollars' worth of investment to get to Lulu where it is today. And it would have cost twice as much as that if we'd had to use proprietary software to do all of that."
In addition to cost savings, Young said that having access to source code has allowed the company to move more quickly. "Because when you're a startup, innovation is everything. Whatever you decide to do on day one is not going to work -- I mean, that's just a given. So therefore you have to be able to adapt your offering very quickly, going forward in response to your customers. And you can't do that if you're using Oracle databases and proprietary Web servers and proprietary programming tools.
Bob Young of Lulu.com (Photo by M.J. Sharp) |
"It improves your ability to build better tools, because you're not guessing at what's going on inside the database or inside the Web server. You're actually looking at the code, and when you build your application on top of it, you're not guessing at whether you're doing the right thing. You can actually watch the code cycle through and you can go, 'Jeez, now I see why it hiccupped on line 56.' You're not guessing at it anymore and that's simply a dramatically better way of building tools, especially building Internet-based tools, than trying to do it on proprietary software where you actually don't know what's going on."
Lulu.com contributes to some of the open source projects that it uses in the course of its business. The company has contributed to the development of the content management framework bitweaver, as well as LJBook, a program that converts blogs in a LiveJournal format into a PDF document that's ready to print. (Lulu.com uses PDF for sending books to the printer.)
Looking back at Red Hat
Now that Young has closed the door on his involvement with Red Hat, we asked if there was anything he would have done differently, given the benefit of hindsight. Young's response is that "you don't look gift horses in the mouth -- the point being that as an entrepreneur, to start a business in your wife's sewing closet and to have it be valued by the international financial market at over $3 billion 10 years later, you kind of go, 'No.' That's one of those size of success, quantity of success that you simply can't second guess."
Young had mentioned that he originally encouraged his engineers to use Fedora Core rather than Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL), but that the company was now standardized on RHEL 4. Now that Young is on the customer's side, we asked what he thought of Red Hat's pricing model, which has drawn more than a little criticism as the company has grown. Young said that he thought Red Hat was approaching it the right way.
"Red Hat's offerings have to get better. They are not nearly good enough yet. And the people who are demanding these better offerings are major Fortune 1000 corporations around the world. So for the startups, or the Lulus in 2002, our Red Hat made Fedora available so all of the code Red Hat distributes, they distribute under an open source license, and as a consumer of open source and Linux technology, that's all I would ask them to do. How they then come up with a business model that enables them to pay for the engineering that major Fortune 1000 corporation need is a separate issue, and one that's between Red Hat and its customers."
We also asked Young about the rumors that Red Hat CEO Matthew Szulik had met with Microsoft's Steve Ballmer. If Young were CEO, would he be willing to sit down with Microsoft? Young said he couldn't comment on whether Szulik had sat down with Microsoft, but that he would be willing to talk to Microsoft. "You talk to everyone. As my father points out, talk is cheap. But the key way to think of it is unless you sit down with everyone, you will not be properly educated."
On the GPL and the future
Earlier this year, Eric Raymond ruffled a few feathers by saying, "We don't need the GPL anymore." We asked Young if he too thought that the GPL was no longer necessary. Young said that he "couldn't disagree more," though he was quick to point out that he is simply "disagreeing with an interpretation of a friend of mine ... Eric and I are approaching this from different perspectives."
Because everyone is familiar with the GPL, Young said, there's no need for developers to read the license or worry about someone sneaking something in the back door. "So I would strongly argue just the reverse: that we will never outgrow the GPL. And that the GPL will continue to be the dominant open source licensing model, not because the GPL is the best license, but because it is the standard license."
What about Linux on the desktop? If Young's habits are any indication, it will be a while. Young's desktop of choice is Apple's Mac OS X. "I could not bring myself to go to Windows, of course. And one of the little-known facts -- 'cause, you know, I'm a skinny guy who wears glasses, everyone assumes that I'm an engineer by training -- I'm an old typewriter salesman by training. So maintaining my own Linux desktop was just something that I didn't have the training to do." He did note, however, that Lulu.com's engineers are all using Linux on their desktops.
Looking forward, we asked Young what other areas in the tech industry he found exciting. Young said that he still found the Internet exciting, though many people think that "there's no real opportunity for the little guy anymore.
"My take on it is just the reverse. It's that the big guys on the Internet today are gonna look small compared to the big guys on the Internet 10 years from now. And that there will be household names on the Internet 10 years from now that you and I have yet to hear of today."
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I have a 6 foot tall money tree that has recently started having problems. It has 4 intertwining stalks. Since receiving the plant 6 months ago, I have not repotted it or added any fertilizer. I normally try to water the plant when the soil feels very dry (at most once per week, sometimes every other week). I water until fluid emerges from the drainage holes, and then I remove the drained fluid. The plant is in a pot which has about a 15 inch diameter. The plant is located next to a Northwest facing window. It doesnt get strong, direct sunlight. I also mist the plant once in awhile.
About a month ago, I noticed one of the stalks lightening in color (it is normally brown at the bottom and a darker green at the top of the stalk). The stalk is now light green with a few patches that are very dark brown, almost black. The bottom of the stalk also has a veiny appearance and the stalk is alittle softer than the other stalks. I noticed today that another one of the stalks is begining to get this vein like appearance. The leaves of the affected stalk are lighter green and are crumpled. It also has less leaves than the rest of the plant. A few weeks ago, I dug around the roots of the affected stalk to try and determine if root rot was the cause. I did not find any black or foul smelling roots and the soil was slightly damp toward the bottom of the pot. The tree is so big that I am worried about pulling it completely out of the pot to check the roots. I would appreciate any advice as to what could be causing this problem. Also, how should I proceed in taking care of the plant? If it is root rot, how should I treat it? It is a beautiful plant and I would like to save it if possible. Additionally, I do have a cat. I am not sure if the cat has urinated in the plant, but I did flush the soil last time I watered just in case. Thanks! |
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- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (My Page) on Fri, May 1, 09 at 16:15
Hi. A 15" diameter container is large. Watering once a week might be too much. My braided and non-braided Pachiras are in 4" pots, (underpotted) watered every 1-2 weeks. Soil dries completely before more water is added. Although we care for plants in different fashions, our goal is to find which way works best. When I treated Pachiras as tropicals, they'd die, but since they're now cared for semi-succulent, they're doing well. Growing succulent-like happened by accident. Pachiras need sun. Is your Pachira facing more north or west? West is fine, north is low light. You said one stalk is getting a vein-like appearance..Are you referring to the stalk or its leaves? Soil (from rot) doesn't always have a sour odor. On the other hand, cat urine is strong. Do you see any little, white fuzz growing nearest the trunk? Like mold? The only advice I have to offer is, before watering, make sure soil is completely dry. Since your plant is in a 15" pot, it's too deep to do the finger test. Instead, insert a thin stick far into the bottom. If the stick comes out dry, your plant needs a drink, if it comes out wet/moist, wait a few days and recheck. Don't fear repotting. Even if it means, tossing old soil, and adding fresh, without setting in a larger container. You'd be surprised the number of nurseries that repot plants in big pots so they can sell for more $$. Including plants w/o roots. There have been times I had to underpot after getting a new plant. |
- Posted by ahteenieboseh (My Page) on Mon, May 4, 09 at 13:30
Thank you for the response! I will take a picture of the plant next time I am home. I do not see any mold on the trunk. The viens-looking areas are on the lower part of the trunk, not the leaves. I am considering repotting the plant in the same pot but with soil specific for succulents. I can also repot in something smaller if you think it might be helpful. I was worried about doing this since the plant is about 6 feet tall. The window the plant is near is more north facing than west facing. I will get pictures and post them. |
- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (My Page) on Mon, May 4, 09 at 14:33
When it comes to choosing the proper pot, you can't judge by a plants height. What does matter is rootball size. Remove your Pachira from its current container, shake then discard old soil. Replace the rootball in its pot or a new container if you plan on switching. If the rootball is 1-2" smaller than the inner pot, the fit is fine. Anything larger is too big. Fast-growing plants potted in spring, will fill a pot in no time, but IMO, Pachira is slow-growing, therefore needs time. I believe a plant will stop growing when over-potted. Large pots mean more soil, excess soil, if over-watered, stays wet for longer periods..Constantly wet soil can cause root rot. The chance of overwatering an underpotted plant, especially in light, well-draining soil, is rare. But like I mentioned above, my Pachiras are grown as succulents, not tropicals, which is the reason they're underpotted and dry soil. Sorry, I didn't mean to ask if mold is growing on the trunk. I meant, is there mold, little white fuzz on the soil. I still don't know what you mean veins are growing on the trunk. Never heard of this. |
- Posted by ahteenieboseh (My Page) on Mon, May 4, 09 at 16:36
Toni, Thank you for your help! I really appreciate it! I uploaded three images in the "image" gallery forum. All of the postings have Braided Money Tree in the title. I took a photo of the lower part of the trunk, the middle of the trunk, and the whole plant. I did not see any mold in the soil. |
- Posted by hopefulauthor z5IL (My Page) on Mon, May 4, 09 at 23:43
Ahteen, where in the world is the Image Gallery? lol I looked everywhere..found 2 other galleries, just not Image. Toni |
- Posted by pirate_girl Zone7 NYC (My Page) on Tue, May 5, 09 at 0:05
Hi Toni, It's not called 'Image', just Gallery. If you back out of here once & then where you end up (at the upper portion of the page) it says Discussion, Gallery, Conversation. You want Gallery, that's where those pix are. |
- Posted by ahteenieboseh (My Page) on Tue, May 5, 09 at 13:58
Hi Toni, Sorry for the confusion. It actually took me a long time to figure out how and where to post the pictures. First, go back to the house plants forum page, there is a link on the top left of this page that says "Return to the House Plants Forum". Then you will see something that says "On Top Discussions" just above the list of postings. Next to "On Top Discussions", you will see something that says "switch to" and it will have choices like "gallery", "conversation". Click on Gallery. The page will have the title "Image Gallery" once you get to the page. You should then be able to see my postings there. |
- Posted by garden_girl80 (My Page) on Tue, May 5, 09 at 16:19
I too have a large money tree about 4 feet tall, that came in quite a large pot. The past 5 months or so, the leaves started growing in small and crumply, green with brown edges that were very dry. I was looking at it the other day, and one of the stalks is soft and squishy near the soil, and rotted at the very top. The bark could just be peeled right off easily, and is very wet. We don't water it that much, maybe once every couple of weeks, maybe even once a week sometimes. I mist it too, quite often. I read somewhere to try and cut out the rotted stem, would you recommend that? I haven't taken it out of the pot yet to check how the roots are, should I try that first do you think? Any help/advice would be awesome! Thank you. :) |
- Posted by sarina missouri?(email@example.com) onTue, May 31, 11 at 19:11
I bought a money tree little over a month ago and I am slowly killing it..from what I just read above, I should be treating it like a tropical...is this correct? all the leaves are dying and falling off...its getting squishing feeling in the trunk.it is not in soil...its in little rocks..whats your advise? its only 6 inches tall.. |
I've had a Pachira (Money tree) for many years now. Mine has a single trunk, that is about 3" in diameter now. It grows 6 to 7 feet per year, and obviously I have to cut it back every year. It is in a 10" pot, which is plenty big. You would be amazed at how small a rootball can support a big money tree. Mine sits in front of a southwest window, getting a lot of sun. Last year I moved it into a corner with little direct sun to try & curb the growth, but it still took off, but had slightly smaller leaves. As for watering, I treat mine as a tropical, NOT a semi-succulent. These trees grow in marshes and wetlands, so they like moisture. Just like any other plant though, they do NOT like to be wet, so a well drained mix is essential. If you let it dry up too much, you'll end up with browning leaves, which eventually drop. Basically I'll let mine dry up an inch or two on the top, then water. If you're using bagged peat based soil, you are prone to rotting issues, because odds are, the bottom and middle of the rootball will still be wet, while the top is dry. I have gotten a great response by using the 5-1-1 mix with my pachira, and a maintenance dose of foliage pro 9-3-6 every time I water. Sarina, can you describe your plant a bit more? Is it one of those cute little bonsai ones, in a pot with no drain holes?? Also, are you sure about the potting mix? Usually they fill the pot with peat mix, then top it off with gravel for looks. It can't be growing in all gravel, because it would either get NO water, or it is sitting in water filled gravel, which will rot it for sure. Garden Girl, I would advise against any misting. It actually does more harm than good by promoting fungus on the leaves, and if you are using tap water, the water evaporates, leaving behind all the minerals that are in the water. If you use softened water, there is salt that will stay on the leaves. If you have rot issues, and want to save the plant, now is the perfect time to act. Take the thing out of it's pot, and wash all the soil off of the roots. Cut any roots out that are brown and rotted. Look at the size of the rootball. Like Toni said, put it in a pot that is 2" bigger in diameter. The goal is to have an inch of free soil around the rootball. I would advise you to search up "5-1-1 mix", as this is ideal for money trees. Gritty mix would work too, but the watering is tricky, so I'd go with 5-1-1 to start. You'll also need to have a fertilizer program, if you don't already, because they'll fade away due to lack of nutrients. Good luck! Joe |
- Posted by greenman28 NorCal 7b/8a (My Page) on Wed, Jun 1, 11 at 11:34
Let me second what Joe said. And if the rocks are glued on top of the soil, remove those first thing. Here's a Thread on re-potting: Pachira (Money Tree) - Spring re-potting
Josh |
Hi I am hoping someone can provide me with a bit of guidance. I have a 4ft braided Pachira that until recently has been doing quite well. I have had it for approx 1 yr and re- potted it approx 3 months ago (same size pot 12'┐Į'┐Į) as the water seemed to be running right through the soil and not giving the roots an opportunity to '┐Į'┐Įdrink'┐Į'┐Į. Since I re-potted I have picked 2 tiny mushrooms out, and it doesn'┐Į'┐Įt seem to be doing well!!! I think I just used regular top soil. It is still quite green and showing new growth however, a lot of leaves are falling off! I mean lots! I am wondering if I need to do something else'┐ĮK perhaps it is lacking food/fertilizer however I mixed slow release miracle grow granules for potted plants right into the soil (not many, but enough I think). It also appears to be getting enough light, as it seemed was happy where it was prior to transplant. Can anyone offer some advice? Maybe I need to pull it out again and look at the '┐Į'┐Įrootball'┐Į'┐Į? When I initially transplanted it I was careful not to disturb any of the roots but apparently that is not necessary and I should have trimmed them back and just been careful with the '┐Į'┐Įrootball'┐Į'┐Į. I don'┐Į'┐Įt even remember how big the rootball was, as this is the first time I have even heard the term '┐Į'┐Į Would you suggest pulling it out again to look at the roots? Maybe trim them back? Should I also change soil to 5-1-1-1 or the mix of bark, pumice, perlite and wood ash? Would I find that at a nursery? I really would like to save this plant as it has sentimental value (from brother). Any help would be greatly appreciated!! |
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