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Hi David, I really like the vitiensis. My arnotiana has gotten so large, yet no signs of flowering. The pure white flowers are certainly attractive. Great photos! Denise in Omaha |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Sun, May 15, 11 at 21:13
Denise, it seems like my arnottiana became quite large before flowering for the first time. Try growing it in bright indirect light and see what happens,maybe that'll help bring it into bloom. Those vitiensis flowers are so cool and I can't wait to see the yellow form bloom. I love the mauve ones but the yellow ones have got to be totally outstanding!! My plant has some little peduncles but has shown no signs of bud development and the peduncles formed last year,so hopefully they'll do something this year. |
All beautiful but I have a soft spot for Hoya loherii. I love the intense colour of the blooms and their unusual shape. My plant just put out it's first peduncle but most of the buds dropped because it dried out too much, mounted plants can be tricky unless you pay close attention to watering. I love Hoya latifolia and arnottiana for their pure white blooms. It's great to see so many Hoya flowers all at once. Thanks David for posting these. Mike |
Yes, they are all beautiful. But I really like the vitiense. I'm going to have to hunt one of these down one day soon. Thanks so much for posting all of them, I always look forward to your pictures. |
- Posted by greedyghost 5 (My Page) on Mon, May 16, 11 at 12:12
I totally agree with Mike about the cool shape of the loherii. It must really be something to see these blooms in person. Whenever I show blooms of this type to my guy he likens them to one candy or another, and so now I'm starting to crave sweets when I see them. I'm most in love with the incrassata, though! My mother prefers all things in miniature, so it has to be genetic. |
Beautiful David...I also agree that loherii is quite attractive...very unusual....same as Incrassata, SO pretty! Kudos to you on getting Variegated Acuta...I have Verticillata variegated that barely grows let alone bloom,lol...thanks for the photos! |
GG Hoya loherii is supposed to be intensly fragrant as well and It's got that sweet candy fragrance of the Acanthostemma section species. The pedincles are super long as well so everything about this one is a little odd. Mike |
Hey David, nice pics. Question on the Loherii, when I got mine it did nothing for about a year, now it is growing and filling in nicely. About how long did it take before yours decided to grace you with blooms. Thanks, Dee |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Mon, May 16, 11 at 21:07
Dee, I've had loherii for at least 2 years. It grew and filled in very quickly but this is it's first time blooming. |
- Posted by greedyghost 5 (My Page) on Tue, May 17, 11 at 11:48
Yes! I love those long pedicels. It makes them look like spiders from candyland. How wonderful that they smell like candy, too! |
Very nice picts. Congrats. |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Tue, May 17, 11 at 16:23
- Posted by golden_ca_2000 BC Canada (My Page) on Tue, May 17, 11 at 17:12
Wow - AWESOME photos!!! Every time I see your photos - I write down another one - I would love to have... my list is getting bigger... those are just stunning! Keep em coming! |
These are even nicer than the last group. I love the colour combination on those Hoya neocalidonica blooms. Mike |
I'm kind of tickled by that one stubborn bud in the middle of the rigida bloom. I can't wait until mine blooms. But right now I just wish I had the space to let it spread out. It's tucked behind a few other hoyas where I can't see it as well as I'd like to. Acuta has lovely blooms. I feel like I rarely ever hear anything about it. I'm tempted to get the yellow form of vitiensis also. I have the mauve form, which hasn't bloomed for me yet. I refrained from putting the yellow form on my wish list in any serious way, so far. |
- Posted by greedyghost 5 (My Page) on Wed, May 18, 11 at 11:25
Indeed many a wish list item has been inspired by David's photos... I like acuta too. Usually when I hear about it, it's accompanied by the phrase "probably just another acuta," but I have to say I wouldn't mind ending up with a bunch of acutas. The leaves are so sharp and neat and its growth is so tidy and manageable. It's really quite an elegant plant. I hadn't really paid attention to that one stubborn bloom until Quinn pointed it out, but now it's making me laugh too. Very cool that this rigida has huge blooms. It has gorgeous leaves imo. |
- Posted by lightning96 4b (My Page) on Wed, May 18, 11 at 12:52
WOW! I love all the pics! I wish I could get those kinds of blooms on my plants! Last night I was looking through these with my five-year old daughter, and she said "They look like fireworks!" |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Wed, May 18, 11 at 22:04
Thanks everyone for the nice comments. Quinn would you believe that as of about 10am this morning that single stubborn rigida bud was still not open!!! I had to work a private function at work today from about 11 this morning until 9 pm so I wasn't able to go out and see if it has opened yet or not!!! For all of you who are making out your wish lists based on the pics that I post,you're not alone I do the same thing with pictures of other peoples hoyas!!! It's how our collections grow!! GG, I love the acuta. I have a number of them in my collection. I have hoyas on my inventory list as acuta.parasitica and verticillata but i'm pretty sure that they could all be lumped into one single group. |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Thu, May 19, 11 at 18:45
I received this hoya a little over a year ago from Thailand labeled as H. engleriana large leaf. It's been somewhat the slow grower but seems to root easily and hasn't been that picky when it comes to how I grow it. I have another plant also from Thailand that is supposedly another clone of engleriana. I've had it just as long as the first plant but this year I noticed something about it that I had never noticed before. The second plant has 3 leaves at the majority of it's nodes instead of the usual 2 leaves per node. I have read online that this trait is very characteristic of H. dickinsoniana so i'm leaning towards the second plant being dickinsoniana rather than engleriana. |
Very Pretty Blooms David!! You have a Great Camera! |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Thu, May 19, 11 at 19:57
Pug, It's just a Kodak Easy share 4.0 megapixel and I think I paid less than $100 for it. It hung on a doorknob for well over a year before I got up the nerve to use it. I never read the manual and had tried taking pics with it before and they never turned out. Then one day I read some of but not all of the booklet and waalaa,with the help of a tripod and a few flowering hoyas we now have nice pictures!!!! I used the tripod for the first time today to take pics of the engleriana flowers. All of the others that i've posted thus far have been taken freehand and it really shows on some of them. Quinn,you may be surprised to hear that as of about 7pm my time that last rigida bud was still not open. I'm not sure what it's waiting on!!!! |
David, fantastic photos As Always! I gotta quit looking as y'all are revving up my 'acquisition' gene. I'm currently such a Bad Plant Momma that should NOT be happening. Love the pix, though! |
- Posted by lightning96 4b (My Page) on Sun, May 22, 11 at 16:09
I was just starting to feel like I am doomed to less-than-ideal pictures because my camera is not anything fancy. It is very encouraging to hear that it's not necessarily the camera that matters. I do find it interesting that a tripod makes so much difference---I have heard that before but I have never tried it. These pictures are really beautiful David! I agree with the others, my wish list is getting WAY longer than it should.....! |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Sun, May 22, 11 at 16:32
Lightning,you're right it's not necessarily the camera that matters,having a steady hand makes all the difference as well!!! mine is not so steady and that's why I invested in the tripod!!! You don't have to spend a fortune on a camera to take quality pictures.As I mentioned earlier my camera was less than $100 and I think I paid around 20 bucks for the tripod at wal-mart. The trick is learning how to use the camera which I never took the time to do,that's why if you go back a few years you'll see just how REALLY bad my photos were!!! That last H. rigida bud that had been holding out finally opened yesterday,4 days after I posted the original picture and the flowers from that photo have already closed up leaving that single flower all by itself!!! |
- Posted by golden_ca_2000 BC Canada (My Page) on Sun, May 22, 11 at 18:01
Well in my opinion if you are going to take photos at least have a half decent camera ... it's so much easier on the eyes and now adays you can get one for a pretty reasonable price.... anyways now that I have seen those lovely photos - Ridgida is on my list!! |
- Posted by golden_ca_2000 BC Canada (My Page) on Sun, May 22, 11 at 18:05
Actually - do you happen to have a photo of leaves (plant) on your H. neocaledonica IML 1647 ? I would love to see the actual plant as the flowers are gorgeous... |
- Posted by ima_digger 9 SE FL (My Page) on Sun, May 22, 11 at 18:39
Great pictures, David. I looked at your list of hoya and it looks like you have just about all of them. Is there any that you don't have yet? I'm hoping that someone will start a round robin here. I lost all my large leaf hoya this past winter. I had to go to NY for a death in the family. I covered the plants before I left with mattress covers, but the wind blew off the covers. My hoya are outside under the lanai roof, somewhat sheltered. I was gone three weeks, and it was the coldest weeks we had. The temps were in the 20s. The hoya had no chance. They all froze. Now I have to get back into collecting. Keep posting the beautiful pics. I keep adding them to my ever-growing list. |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Sun, May 22, 11 at 20:41
Golden, I don't have a picture of the neocaledonica plant readily available but can take one for you tomorrow. Had I been inside and found your request earlier I would have gotten one for you while it was still light out.I think you'll like it. ima digger, sorry to hear that you lost so many hoyas this past winter.I lost a good many myself even having them in a heated gh.I am in the process right now of trying to replace some that were very scarce but am having a MAJOR time tracking them down. As far as the list of hoyas goes that you all are able to view on my page,that really is in desperate need of being updated.. I no longer have many of the hoyas on that list due to one reason or another. I need to get an accurate hands on record of just what I have in my collection and once I get that done i'll try to get that list updated. Between work,3 cats,2 dogs,a 91 year old grandma that I look after as well as both parents having health issues,my time gets stretched VERY thin when it comes to doing things that I "WANT" to do |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Sun, May 22, 11 at 21:10
- Posted by golden_ca_2000 BC Canada (My Page) on Sun, May 22, 11 at 21:18
WOW... AGAIN WOW.... GREAT PHOTOS!!! In regards to your camera.. I checked it on ebay and it comes up a bunch of different numbers of the camera - there are c433, c330, dx6440 etc etc... do you know the model number of your camera? |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Sun, May 22, 11 at 21:45
Golden, I have no idea where the booklet to my camera is but I can tell you that on the camera itself it says (Kodak Easyshare Z700) mine came as a package with the printer dock and all the accessories. I looked on Ebay (type in kodak easyshare z700) and a number of them come up. Some just the camera and some as the whole package like mine was. I saw on page 1 that someone has the entire thing with the option to buy for $75 |
Congrats on Sp. square finally opening...its worth the wait as its just beautiful!! The other blooms are SO pretty also, thanks for sharing! |
- Posted by greedyghost 5 (My Page) on Mon, May 23, 11 at 12:07
David, that cardiophylla is just breathtaking. Terrific photo - I love the way you've captured the shimmer of the petals. I have to second the vote for tripod. I don't use a fancy camera either (unfortunately), but I do have a good quality tripod and it is impossible to overestimate the difference it makes. Here's an example of the difference between a hand-held shot of H. loherii (which might look familiar to David) taken in my rooting aquarium, in contrast to a tripod shot of H. ...aff. Cyrtoceras floribundum. I have a pretty steady hand, and when I take pictures w/out a tripod, I brace my hand/body against something, hold my breath, and always always use a 2s timer. All that helps quite a bit, sometimes enough, but it's not the same. You can take pictures with a tripod in quite dim light, without a flash, and they will still come out quite well. Obviously you need to use the timer with the tripod too. Now, if you're taking pictures outside, then you can get away without a tripod much better. I never use the flash with macro pictures, though, because I'm too lazy to set up structures to control the glare lol. |
NICE GG...I agree with you on the tripod. I have SO many pictures taken that is SO blurry because I can't keep my hand steady enough! LOVE those yellow blooms!! Gorgeous shot! |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Mon, May 23, 11 at 16:29
GG, that second photo is S P E C T A C U L A R-!!!! |
David those are all just beautiful. Your light coloured Hoya cardiophylla looks amazing with those muted colours and the perfectly spherical flower cluster. Are the blooms on cardiophylla quite small? Mike |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Mon, May 23, 11 at 20:43
Mike the blooms on the plant that I know for sure to be cardiophylla are quite small. The ones in the above picture which I guess I should label as aff. cardiophylla are slightly larger. |
- Posted by kellyknits 6/WV Eastern Panhand (My Page) on Tue, May 24, 11 at 12:12
Love the square leaf and vitiensis! Maybe one of these days mine will decide to bloom again! Kelly |
- Posted by lightning96 4b (My Page) on Wed, May 25, 11 at 12:23
Some of my easy bloomers :) Hoya diptera has 3 peduncles blooming right now: Hoya australis ssp. tenuipes blooms again: and H. fungii has a peduncle... |
BEAUTIFUL blooms/buds lightning!! Congrats...can't wait till I get blooms on my Diptera or Vanuatuensis or Australis for that matter,lol...Thanks for sharing! |
- Posted by greedyghost 5 (My Page) on Wed, May 25, 11 at 15:12
Love that fungii peduncle. It looks like a little tassel. ^_^ Gorgeous blooms! I second the motion for increased impatientience for diptera and australis blooms. I have far too many australises to still be denied blooms! /shakes fist |
- Posted by lightning96 4b (My Page) on Wed, May 25, 11 at 17:05
I think I need to invest in a tripod though, as discussed earlier... I can tell that my pics are just lacking something! |
- Posted by golden_ca_2000 BC Canada (My Page) on Wed, May 25, 11 at 17:09
Great photos.. I love your diptera - very delicate looking...very pretty! |
- Posted by cyclonenat (My Page) on Wed, May 25, 11 at 18:12
im so jealous lol great flowers though |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Wed, May 25, 11 at 22:14
- Posted by greedyghost 5 (My Page) on Thu, May 26, 11 at 11:54
Great picture of that heuschkeliana, David! If only the picture was interactive. My head keeps instinctively turning as though I will be able peer closer inside the blooms if I keep trying. I love your aff. mindorensis, too. It's one of my favorites of yours - too cool. That picture of orange lobbii is so great too! All those buds with one leg or one arm sticking out, trying to get themselves extricated. That would be a perfect shot to show someone who has never seen the way Hoyas transform from little pillows to little flowers to little stars. I love love love them all! |
David that heuschkeliana photo is incredible! Mike |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Thu, May 26, 11 at 22:31
Wow...I'm at a loss for words! Incredible! TFS |
I really appreciate you taking the time and posting these pictures here. My hobby is new, and the only flowers I see at home are my two phaleonopsis orchids. Your pictures won't even wilt. |
- Posted by lightning96 4b (My Page) on Fri, May 27, 11 at 9:45
I love those cumingiana blooms! H. cumingiana is the one hoya that I had trouble with... I lost it to mealies last year. I also don't think I ever fully learned what cumingiana likes --- to be dry? or to be wet? or to have lots of sun? something about it didn't work for me. but after seeing those beautiful blooms, maybe I'll have to give that one a try again! |
- Posted by greedyghost 5 (My Page) on Fri, May 27, 11 at 12:16
You are getting some really nice shots of your blooms, David. We are lucky to have you amongst us. Cumingiana has such an interesting color combination, like a Tuscan tablecloth. It really pops. Hopefully it has gotten over itself and won't hold out on you again. |
David, Your house must be a jungle of hoyas. I'm very jealous but grateful that you have shared them!!! Amazing!!! |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Fri, May 27, 11 at 18:13
Pug I didn't mean to leave you at a loss for words!!!! Kukka, when your hoya addiction (and it will become one) gets out of control,just think you'll have all of us here to blame!!! Lightning, my cumingian grows in a very brightly lit part of the gh. I sometimes forget to water it and it gets bone dry then there are times I think maybe I have gotten it too wet but it seems to be a very forgiving either way. It grows so fast for me that I often cut it heavily just to keep in in control. My only fault with hoya is that mealy bugs are quite attracted to it as are mites. GG,a few days ago corrected a problem that I was having with the camera and didn't realize it. I still haven't read the owners manual which always helps!!! So once I figured out what I was and wasn't doing right ,the pics seem to be a little sharper!!! I'm privealeged to be amongst such a friendly bunch who happen to share my passion for growing hoyas!! Banannas, Unfortunately i'm not able to grow any hoyas in my home due to having 3 cats and 2 dogs inside. The dogs wouldn't bother them but the cats,well that another story altogether!! I grow them in a gh just about 5 months out of the year. The other 7 months they are outside under a shade house. |
WOW, what a great pictures, wonderful flowers, make me wish to order all!!! Mitzi |
Oh my, I want them all! To all of you who raise such amazing specimens congrats and you are an inspiration! |
- Posted by kellyknits 6/WV Eastern Panhand (My Page) on Tue, May 31, 11 at 9:15
David, I've had the same issue with cumingiana! Mine bloomed 2 or 3 years ago and hasn't even CONSIDERED blooming again! Have it outside right now... Kelly |
- Posted by ima_digger 9 SE FL (My Page) on Tue, May 31, 11 at 9:37
Again, great photos, David. Thanks for posting them. I want them all. :D. I have a small cummingiana and I'm patiently waiting for it to bloom. My H. Fungii is blooming her head off right now, There are five peduncles opened. She survived the freezing winters so she must be a cold hardy one. |
Okay, its the last day of May so I'm going to squeeze these pictures of some of my re-bloomers. And a few non hoya. H. meliflua Covered it with aluminum window screening in hopes the raccoons and squirrels will keep from eating it?? Only time will tell "if" it works,lol... My Container mango...about 6 or 7 fruits on the tree. Oh, the Dolly is tied to it because I had to bring it inside the garage so often during(winter)when temps got below 35 degrees...I have to repot it after the fruits are picked so I left the dolly till then. Very heavy pot. |
- Posted by greedyghost 5 (My Page) on Tue, May 31, 11 at 15:03
I do so love bud pictures like that one you took of meliflua, where you can see the soft velvety side peeking through the cracks. I don't have so many blooms now, but it cheers me up that all these Hoyas might be blooming for me on future birthdays, since they were blooming for you guys on my day. It makes me want to collect all the May bloomers! That mango tree is so awesome and I love your screen bags. I really hope they work because heaven help the furry creatures who tried to steal delicious mangoes from me...! |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Tue, May 31, 11 at 16:00
Pug you squeezed them in in just the nick of time!!!! The second photo is my favorite,that's a very cool shot!!! Glad to see that mango tree is still alive and well and producing!!! A local nursery (very high end $$$ wise) has brought in a very large assortment of fruit (trees/vines) and vegetables this year. Amongst them are mangoes,papaya,avocado and so on and so on!!! They have a large mango tree planted directly in the ground of one of their two gh's and it is loaded with fruit. I found some champagne mangoes at Wal-mart for .88 cents each so I bought a half dozen of them to eat and planted 2 of the seeds but only one sprouted and my tree is about a half a foot tall right now. I am sure I will have to overwinter it in the gh here. I have also grown papayas before. If you start the seeds inside around February you can have fruit in 6 months on them or at least I did here. |
- Posted by greedyghost 5 (My Page) on Tue, May 31, 11 at 16:25
I have been eating Champagne mangoes like I'm being paid to do it. Just love everything about them. I wish it was even remotely possible for me to plant those pits. LOL That is the craziest story about Papaya in 6 months. I can tell already that I am going to be informing people of this fact all day today, only to discover that I am the only person who thinks this is a deeply profound revelation. Mmmm.Papaya.... |
Can I still jump in? Even though it is late afternoon. My very first ever publicalyx blooms. And I love the Papaya story too. My middle son is addicted to papayas. I did try to plant the seeds once, but didn't get anything to grow. Renee |
Renee - I love the pics! The lighting makes the outline of the blooms appear to glow. Very nice. Mel |
- Posted by greedyghost 5 (My Page) on Tue, May 31, 11 at 17:57
Gorgeous pictures, Renee! Even though I've seen publicalyx a million times, the composition of that first shot makes my heart want to stop. Defies words. |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Tue, May 31, 11 at 19:49
Renee, your pubicalyx pictures are really pretty. GG, I have found that the easiest way to get the mango seeds to sprout is to VERY carefully remove that woody outer husk trying not to damage the seed inside. Once you have the husk removed wrap the seed in a moist paper towel and put it inside a zip lock bag and seal it about 2/3 the way shut. Place it in a warm place and in a few days or so it will have begun to sprout. At this point you can now plant the seed in an upright position,burying about half of it. Renee, I can't stand the taste of papaya!!! I only bought this last one for the seeds!!! my experience with germinating them though is that you need to allow them to dry out before planting them. I tried just taking them from the fruit and sowing them and not a single seed sprouted. I had leftovers which had dried out,so i planted those and almost every one of them has come up. GG my first papaya tree grew to be almost 10 ft tall and it was between 6-8 months old and was already bearing fruit. Unfortunately I had to leave it outside that winter as I had no place big enough to move it in for protection and it died. |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Tue, May 31, 11 at 20:56
- Posted by kellyknits 6/WV Eastern Panhand (My Page) on Tue, May 31, 11 at 22:13
Love the shot of publicalyx as well! Also really like the davidcumingii and padangensis! Kelly |
Pug your Hoya meliflua looks downright cuddly in that first pic. You mango tree is pretty darn cool to! GG have you ever tried to eat those papaya seeds? Papaya seeds are a common vermifuge (to expel intestinal worms) in South America and the seeds have a taste like black pepper. Wait! Is it your birthday today? HAPPY BIRTHDAY GG! Renee both of those pubicalyx photos are just lovely, great lighting. David that's one crazy jumble of peduncles on Hoya surigaoensis. I love the look of Hoya pandangensis but my plant does not do much growing. Can I ask how you grow your pandangensis? Mike |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Wed, Jun 1, 11 at 9:01
Mike, H. surigaoensis is just like the macrophyllas when it comes to making clusters of those crazy multiple peduncles. The only thing different about this one is that even though it makes tons of them they are all individual peduncles where on the macrophyllas they tend to be all distorted and sometimes even connected to one another. I hope that all made sense!!! As far as H. padangensis goes I grow it in medium bright light and moist but not wet.I got my first start of it early on when I first began growing hoyas. The cuttings rooted quickly and easily and grew to become a rather large plant. Just as quickly though it went into decline for no apparent reason and I had to restart it. It has done this several times over the years as has davidcummingii. I now have the last set of about 4 cuttings from the original padangensis plant growing in hydroton. It hasn't really taken hold yet so i don't know how it will do growing in that medium. The plant pictured above is a recently (maybe 3 months ago)purchased one that I got from Joni at SRQ. So far so good with this one still growing in the pot and soil that it came in. I bumped my old plant from a 4 1/2" basket to a 6" one and that could have been the issue,that it was overpotted. I will leave this new one in it's 4 1/2" basket and see how it fares!!! Even with me growing hoyas for as long as I have,close to 10 years now, I am still learning what to do and what not to do with my plants!!! Overpotting has only been an issue with just a few of them thank goodness. There's some that just really like to stay potted into smaller pots and seem to be quite happy being there for a long time!! That's a rather interesting fact to know about papaya seeds. I have never heard that. If I ever get worms instead of going to the Dr. i'll just run out to Wal-mart and grab a few ripe papaya's!!!!! Happy B-day GG!!!! |
Thanks Guys!! Gorgeous Hoyas Renee and David! GG, yes I agree...gosh help the critters that eat any of my mangoes,lol...Happy Belated birthday (May 30th)! I used to have a really nice papaya tree till one of our hard freezes killed it two years ago!! It was loaded with fruits! David is right papaya trees grow super fast and fruit quickly. David, I will start a June bloom post... |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Wed, Jun 1, 11 at 10:42
Pug my papaya bore fruit but not near as many as what was on your tree. I currently have about a half dozen 4" square pots full of little baby papaya trees. I did get them started a little late though so I really need to push them hard if I expect them to so anything this year. Do you eat the fruit or is it just a show plant for you??? I have tried at least 3 different times to eat papaya and something about it just doesn't work well with my taste buds!!!! mangoes on the other hand I could eat with all 3 meals!! Looking forward to see your June blooms as well. It may be several days up to a week before I have anything else to post bloom wise unless I overlooked something out there yesterday. I'm finding that for every year after 40 that I turn,the eyesight is getting worse and worse!!! I now even have to wear glasses when I take pictures just so I can see if the screen is in focus!!! |
- Posted by golden_ca_2000 BC Canada (My Page) on Wed, Jun 1, 11 at 11:16
Pug... I hope you do start the June blooms! I love all the photos of all the lovely plants you guys have! Looking forward to it... :0) |
- Posted by greedyghost 5 (My Page) on Wed, Jun 1, 11 at 14:42
/David Too funny that you don't like the taste of papaya fruit and grew one anyway. I guess that's the mark of a true lover of plants. Try eating papaya with some fresh lime juice squirted on top - it's key! Thanks for sharing your tips for growing papaya and mango from seed. I really like all the brown tones in the surigaoensis, especially when there are still closed buds nearby. What a cluster! I keep chopping my padangensis, so I'm probably never going to see flowers, but this is one of my favorite Hoya blooms - like tiny water lilies. /Mike I like to use the papaya seeds in salad dressings, although I'm not above simply crunching them beneath my teeth either. A bit bitter that way, not exactly what I'd eat a whole bowlful of, but it's hard not to interact with such pretty seeds. I guess I don't have to worry about worms! My birthday was Monday (May 30 - Memorial Day) and today is my sister's birthday, but I just love the birthday wishes. Thanks everyone! I always feel like people should get to celebrate their birthdays all month. Pug, I'm so impressed that you noticed when my birthday was! :O /dance |
- Posted by dmichael619 8a (My Page) on Wed, Jun 1, 11 at 15:01
GG, i'll have to break down and try one with lime juice and see if I can stomach the taste!!! I love anything with lime so maybe it won't be SO O O bad!!! I'm interested in trying the seeds now as well. My birthday also falls on a holiday this year,Fathers day. It will also be my fathers b-day as well. I was born on his 22nd b-day 44 years ago!! My moms b-day falls that way as well,hers is May 9th so this year it was the day after Mothers day but about every other year it falls on the day of the holiday as does mine and my dads with fathers day. So I get a double whammy each year when it comes to having to buy gifts for them both!! |
- Posted by greedyghost 5 (My Page) on Wed, Jun 1, 11 at 15:11
Ooo glad you like lime! Well I have faith you'll love it then! What a coincidence with your and your parents' birthdays! My dad always thought my mom planned our birthdays because my two sisters and I are born on the 05-23, 05-30, and 06-1, each 3 years apart, but it's nowhere near as suspiciously perfect as your family! |
David, I actually DON'T like Papaya when its ripe,lol...I eat them GREEN! I cook them with chicken like you would zucchini or chayote. Its excellent...I make a dish called Chicken Tinola with green papaya. You can google the recipe and its excellent with steamed white rice,lol.. I also make Pickle Papaya (Green or just slighly yellow) but still very hard. I used vinegar, sugar, soy sauce and lots of crushed red pepper. Very spicy and excellent side dish. GG, when I noticed your comment about getting a compost tea for your birthday...I went to your "My Page" and noticed it was your birthday on May 30th...so I cheated,lol...Again I hope you had a great birthday! |
- Posted by greedyghost 5 (My Page) on Thu, Jun 2, 11 at 12:31
Thanks for the mango recipe ideas, Pug. They both sound great! I often randomly click on the "Today's Birthday" link, which is really a bad habit, because if I have the dumb luck of it actually BEING someone's birthday, I look like a total stalker when I send them a message. :O So, everyone be forewarned, if I send you a birthday greeting, it definitely does mean I will be standing outside your living room window with crazy eyes and Hoya cupcakes later that night. jk ^_~ |
- Posted by kellyknits 6/WV Eastern Panhand (My Page) on Thu, Jun 2, 11 at 13:21
LOL- most of us will probably look past the creepiness aspect if you have the cupcakes in hand! Seriously, there's a Today's Birthday link? |
- Posted by greedyghost 5 (My Page) on Thu, Jun 2, 11 at 14:32
Haha. Yeah, man! It's bottom left, on the main page. It even has a party hat! None today though. I already cyberstalked. ._.' |
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14 For if I have expressed to him some pride in you, I was not put to shame; but just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting before Titus has proved true. | 14 I had boasted to him about you, and you have not embarrassed me. But just as everything we said to you was true, so our boasting about you to Titus has proved to be true as well. |
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Milltown Market
Come and Experience the diversity and vastness of antiques and collectibles at Milltown Market. You will literally take a walk in the past, with some items remembered from yesteryear, and some you've never seen before! Take your time perusing over 65 booths, which have many different treasures from our collections.
CITY: Wilmington
Momence Historical House
Depicting everyday life in the late 1880's, this 1869 home features period furnishings throughout. It originally served as a private residence. The Momence Women's Club was instrumental in preserving this lovely house museum. The home is maintained by the City of Momence. The arbor and gardens were created by the Momence High School Shop Class and Main Street Momence.
CITY: Kankakee
Momence Railroad Depot
This privately-owned, 1890'a depot was restored in 2001 and contains photos and artifacts relating to Momence's railroading history.
CITY: Momence
Monee Reservoir
Monee Reservoir features a 46-acre fishing lake and picnic pavilions. Concessions building offers boat rentals, bait, and snacks for sale.
CITY: Monee
Museum of the Matteson Hisotrical Society
History and artifacts of the Matteson area; obituaries, maps, oral histories, library of antique books and newspaper clippings.
CITY: Matteson
Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park
Sited outdoors over some 300 acres, the 21-piece collection contains monumental works by many of the 20th century's most important sculptors, including Puryear, Nauman, Disuvero and Hunt.
CITY: University Park
Newtown Farm
Country Cape Cod style home offering charm and hospitality overlooking six acres of horse pasture.
CITY: Wilmington
Northfield Square Mall
Northfield Square has more than 65 fine retail shops, which include J.C.Penney, Carson Pirie Scott, and Sears. The mall also houses Movies 10, a 10-screen Cineplex. Just off I-57, exit 315, the mall is conveniently located near hotels and attractions.
CITY: Bourbonnais
Old Plank Road Trail
Old Plank Road is a 21-mile recreation and nature trail used by in-line skaters, walkers, runners, bikers, bicyclists and even cross-country skiers in the winter. This trail reaches from Park Forest all the way to Joliet.
CITY: Matteson
Old Theatre Antique Mall
Multi-dealers, general line antiques, collectibles, Hallmark ornaments, Fenton candles, souvenirs, country soaps and dips.
CITY: Wilmington
Olde Barn Antiques
Specializing in furniture. Large selection of armoirs. Only open weekends.
CITY: Bourbonnais
Paraphernalia Antiques
Euorpean imports, estate jewelry, general line. Three buildings with thousands of choice items.
CITY: Wilmington
Park Forest Historical Society Archive
Park Forest Local History Collection and Archive. Documents, photographs, video, and newspapers on historic Park Forest, 1946. Some items are on the early history of the region. It is best to call ahead to speak to the archivist. Some information is available at the Park Forest Public Library.
CITY: Park Forest
Park Forest Rail Fan Park
Viewing platform and educational displays at one of the country's largest rail intersections, where the Canadian National main line connects with the Metra line. A must-visit attraction for area visitors!
CITY: Park Forest
Pause for Patriotism
The Mission of the "Pause for Patriotism" Committee is to instill a Love of our Country, demonstrate an attachment to the land and people, an admiration for our customs and traditions, and a devotion to the welfare of our Country, in our children and their families through the annual "Armed Forces Day" celebration and other activities throughout the year. There will also be great entertainment, food, and beverages for people all ages.
CITY: Kankakee
Pembroke Rodeo
The Pembroke Rodeo features one of the largest traveling rodeos in Illinois. The rodeo features bare back riding, steer wrestling, calf roping, relay races, barrel racing, flag races and bull riding.
CITY: St. Anne
Perry Farm Park
Enthusiasts of all kinds find enjoyment in the wide array of activities the park offers including 4-miles of fully accessible paved paths that wind through natural prairie, woods and riverfront of the Perry Farm site.
CITY: Bourbonnais
Petals & Twigs
Country gift shop specializing in custom silk floral designs, gift baskets and hand-crafted items.
CITY: New Lenox
Planes, Trains & Automobiles - Sun Motel
An uptight businessman who is desperately trying to get home for Thanksgiving finds himself partnered with an easy going shower ring salesman who is on a journey of his own. The film was shot extensively in the Chicago suburbs. One of the most memorable scenes takes place when the two are forced to share a room at the Braidwood Inn (now the Sun Motel) in suburban Braidwood.
CITY: Braidwood
Plum Creek Nature Center
This center features local natural history exhibits, hands-on displays for children, and family programs that are offered throughout the year. Picnic facilities and camping are available by reservation.
CITY: Beecher
Polk-a-Dot Drive In
The Polk-a-Dot Drive In was founded over 50 years ago has become one of the most memorable attractions along Illinois Route 66. Stop in and see the collection of memorabilia and enjoy a great meal.
CITY: Braidwood
Prairie View RV Park
Immediately adjacent to Chicagoland Speedway and near Route 66 Raceway. We offer showers, portable potties, sinks, water, waste and trash removal. Horse drawn ride available.
CITY: Elwood
Presidential Inn Motel
This property has 43 rooms and 3 suites. Other amenities include free parking, handicapped accessibility, a laundry facility, non-smoking rooms and refrigerator availability.
CITY: Matteson
Quality Inn & Suites - Bradley
Located in the heart of The Kankakee River Valley. Just 50 minutes from Chicago. A full service hotel that offers a downtown atmosphere of elegance and luxury.
CITY: Bradley
R.J.'s Relics
General line antiques and collectibles. Multi-level, multi-dealer. We buy estates.
CITY: Wilmington
Red Roof Inn & Suites - Monee
Features 67 modern rooms, deluxe express start breakfast (hot), free secure parking, free wireless internet & indoor heated pool.
CITY: Monee
Reed's Canoe Trips
Reed's Canoe offers three trips ranging in length from 2 to 6 hours, and are suitable for new and experienced canoeists.
CITY: Kankakee
Rhubarb Festival
Visit the Museum Campus at Small Memorial Park from 10-4 for grounds filled with vendors, music, contests, pies, and lovely gardens. The one room school house and the memorial home of Dr. A.L. Small, built in 1855 and boyhood home of Lennington Small, Governor of Illinois from 1921-1929, will be open.
CITY: Kankakee
Riegel Farm & Conservation Center
Riegel Farm has a very diverse group of animal residents. We have exotic birds and reptiles such as an alligator and snakes. Birthday parties, group tours, pony rides and hayrides.
CITY: University Park
River Front Berry Farm
This roadside spots sells in-season red and black raspberries, strawberries, aspargus, rhubarb, sweet corn, new potatoes, zucchini, acorn squash, apples, pears, garlic, pumpkins, tomatoes, onions and peppers.
CITY: Martinton
Riverview Guest House, Inc.
Reflecting on the past one might envision the charm of the neighborhood. Built in 1907 this late Queen Ann home offers a quiet comfortable getaway of yesteryear from the stress of modern life. Breakfast creations can be served in the Maurice Chevalier Dining Room or on the Front Porch. Travelers of both business and pleasure are welcome!
CITY: Kankakee
Round Barn Farm and Museum
This 94-acre farm features picnic and recreational areas, antique farm equipment, a petting zoo, pony rides and barrel train rides. In fall find a pumpkin patch, haunted barn and pig races.
CITY: Manhattan
Route 50 Motel
Welcome! At the Route 50 Motel you can easily find us after a long day of driving. We are located on the highway and easy to spot. We offer fresh coffee as well as an outdoor pool, cozy beds and all the necesities you need. 96 rooms. Outdoor pool. Free HBO and ESPN
CITY: Bourbonnais
Second Time Around Antique Market
Quality antique furniture, fireplace mantels, pier mirrors, glassware, dinnerware, toys, vintage wicker, collectibles. Furniture restoration available.
CITY: Braidwood
Seecago Tours, Inc
Historical and sightseeing motorcoach day-tours of Chicago and the suburbs. Tour packages available for out-of-town groups, conventions, family reunions, local groups and organizations. Call for group tour details.
CITY: Crete
Skydive Greater
A tandem Skydive with Skydive Greater is a fun safe way for you to experience the thrill of skydiving while securely attached to an experience instructor with 1,000 jumps and many years of experience.
CITY: Kankakee
SPAA Theatre
SPAA THEATER is focused on providing quality stage plays and much need programs, such as their; CSI & Film Camps, Adult Acting, Writing & Speaking Classes, SPAA Master's Certification Classes, SPAA Children's Theater, SPAA Radio, SPAA TV and Much more! They are dedicated to providing, developing and enhancing "Edutainment" (Education & Entertainment) through programs, live productions and commitment to the surrounding communities.
CITY: Park Forest
Splash Valley Aquatic Park
Kankakee's premiere water park offers splashtacular fun for the whole family. The outdoor water park encompasses a lazy river, three waterslides, lap pool, and two zero-depth entry pools. Group rates and party rentals are available.
CITY: Kankakee
Stoney Point Grill
Live Video Gaming, Off-Track Betting, 5 Star Restaurant, Jukebox, 50 TVs (All Sports), official Blackhawks Bar, Party Room, Carry-Out, Family Friendly, Outdoor Seating, Full Service Bar.
CITY: Mokena
Streetcar Diner
A 20th century Kankakee streetcar was moved to Gardner in 1932 to serve as a diner. In 1937, the streetcar became a cottage and playhouse. It was moved behind the Riviera in 1955 and is still there today. It was restored ty the Route 66 Association of Illinois and inducted into the Route 66 Hall of Fame in 2001.
CITY: Gardner
Strickler Planetarium
Witness the history of the universe from its fiery birth to the formation of our own solar system on a state-of-the-art digital projector that gives a multimedia and full-dome show. Open year round, there are several shows scheduled during the week.
CITY: Bourbonnais
Super 8 - Monee
Fine, new economy lodging. 42 rooms, 3 Jacuzzi suites; free continental breakfast, truck & bus parking available. Meeting facilities for up to 35 people.
CITY: Monee
Super 8 Motel - Bourbonnais
41 comfortable rooms including free continental breakfast, an indoor pool and suites available. Close to I-57 exit 315.
CITY: Bourbonnais
Super 8 Motel-Mokena/Frankfort
Worlds largest hotel rewards program. Somewhere between where you are and where you're going there's a Super 8. See you along the way. 69 rooms, near I-80 on route 45, many restaurants, many rooms, refrigerator and microwave, iron, iron boards, hair dryer, coffee pot in all rooms, wireless internet in all rooms, allow pets for a fee, laundry service, family suites.
CITY: Mokena
The Bennett - Curtis House
Dine in an 18-room mansion built in 1900. Beautifully furnished and decorated with antiques. The tables are set with fine silver, elegant crystal and china. If you are looking for a unique and historical setting for your wedding ceremony, reception, dinner party, shower or your next event, The Bennett-Curtis House is it.
CITY: Grant Park
The Homestead Restaurant
For over 100 years (1906) the Homestead has been serving the community its home grown Italian and American cuisine. The menu ranges from Italian pastas to steaks, chops and outstanding seafood choices. Additionally, there are daily and weekly specials to make anyone's mouth water. Come see what keeps people coming back year after year.
CITY: Kankakee
The Pickwick Society Tea Room, Gifs & Antiques
Loosely based on Louisa May Alcott's novel, Little Women, with menu items named for characters. Specialties include homemade bakery items, adult tea parties and showers. Check website for special events.
CITY: Frankfort
Thorn Creek Nature Center
Enjoy a day in the country while learning about wildlife through nature displays and exhibits.
CITY: Park Forest
Casual, family-friendly dining, with signature pizzas, pasta and sandwiches being the focus of the menu. Jugs of GoomBa Red and GoomBa White table wine will be available. Bar area and adjacent pub room now feature high-top tables, big screen TVs and updated decor.
CITY: Bourbonnais
Tuckaway Golf Club
18 hole championship golf course with 1st class practice facilities. Full service restaurant and banquet facility.
CITY: Crete
Two-Cell Jail in Gardner
The historic Two-Cell Jail was built in 1906. It has been restored by the community and holds a strong presence near Gardner's downtown area. Visitors are now encouraged to "go behind bars" and have their own photo taken.
CITY: Gardner
University Golf Club & Conference Center
18-hole championship golf course; Restaurant, full menu; live entertainment; weekend breakfast/brunch; Banquet & Meeting facility, custom design to fulfill your special event.
CITY: University Park
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Warrior Dash
The Warrior Dash in Channahon, IL is the world's largest running series. Held on challenging and rugged terrain, people come from all over to participate in feats of courage and strength; like sprinting over fire, trudging through mud and scaling at least 12 obstacles during this fierce 5K. From couch potatoes to novice runners to extreme athletes, Warrior Dash truly is an event for all athletic abilities.
CITY: Channahon
Washington Skate Park
Launch off a ramp and go airborne at the area's only skate park! It is an unsupervised skate at your own risk park.
CITY: Kankakee
Water Street Antique Mall
Multi-dealer. 15,000 sq. ft., full line antiques and collectibles.
CITY: Wilmington
White Street Cafe
White Street Cafe is a family owned business located in charming Frankfort, IL. We offer delicious food that features high quality ingredients and reasonable prices.
CITY: Frankfort
Wikstrom Manor
Located in an old border town, situated along the Kankakee River. Designed and built by A.E. Wikstrom in 1892, it was known as the Villa Swea and was a gathering place for visiting Swedish dignitaries and local socialites.
CITY: Momence
Willowhaven Interpretive Center
A facility of the Bourbonnais Township Park District, The Willowhaven Interpretive Center is a free hands-on museum that houses natural and historical exhibits, provides the community a place to learn, explore, and enjoy the splendors of nature! Displays focus on Illinois wildlife, conservation and natural history. The most popular displays include hands-on discovery tables with pelts, nests, feathers, tracks and more. The center also has live animal displays, aquariums, a children's reading nook, computer tables and a microscope lab table.
CITY: Kankakee
Willowhaven Interpretive Center
Whispering Willows Park at Willowhaven Interpretive Center features open prairies, wetlands, interpretive gardens and 1.5 miles of limestone trails surrounding two scenic ponds. All trails begin and end at the Willowhaven Interpretive Center scenic outlook.
CITY: Kankakee
Wilmington Dam
Home to catfish, walleye, northern pike, bass, pan fish, picnic and recreation.
CITY: Wilmington


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Envy Rentals corrals a seaworthy stable of crafts designed for adrenaline-laced sessions of high-flying aquatic acrobatics, windswept cruising, or drifting away a lazy morning. Sporting wakeboards, wake skates, and tow ropes, each 2007 Mastercraft X-2 wake boat plucks potential boarders from the land for attempted thrills and certain water-caused chills during a half-day of wake thrashing. Hauling riders across the currents with the power of 310 horses, Envy's Mastercrafts boast a 750-pound ballast capacity that fills and empties in fewer than five minutes for quick trades between mountainous water ramps and speedy travel times. Post-boarding, kick back and absorb fresh air and cool breezes to the thumping beats from a 300-watt JL CD system, Sirius satellite radio, iPod connectivity, or the boat's onboard a capella group.
North Golf Course does away with extremely long holes, tight landing zones, and overly difficult hazards in favor of a par 61 layout that's playable for all golfers. Comprised of 11 par 3s and 7 par 4s, the course lets beginners of all ages concentrate on taking confident swings and enjoying their good shots without worrying that a menacing par 5 is going to follow them home. Though the 4,087-yard layout won't give longer hitters too many chances to show off their stuff, it does encourage them to work on accuracy with the short irons and touch with the putter.
Course at a Glance: * 18-hole, par 61 course * Total length of 4,037 yards from the back tees * Course rating of 58.6 from the back tees * Course slope of 95 from the back tees * Two sets of tees per hole * View the scorecard
Yamashita Karate Studios is a traditional Okinawan karate studio that welcomes students of all ages and ability levels to learn karate under its experienced instructors. At the family style dojo, the instructors bring more than 30 years of experience and focus on respect, self-discipline, and enhanced confidence, allowing students to develop physically, mentally, and emotionally. The studio offers a variety of martial-arts and fitness classes, from karate for kids and adults to weapons training and sparring.
Painted Earth makes it simple for amateur artisans and ceramic virtuosos to produce colorful pottery pieces using a variety of stencils, stamps, and patterns. Start by choosing your desired vessel from a vast selection of more than 500 ceramic pieces ($6–$70), including coffee mugs ($10–$17), dinner plates ($14–$20), and miniature figurines ($8–$30) to festoon with the likeness of a pet or distant relative. Pick a design from the store's volumes of idea books, select from more than 100 colors, and then create a design for an earthenware masterpiece. For artists suffering from painter's block, Painted Earth hosts an online inspiration gallery, and friendly staff members stand ready to assist with the pigmenting process. Glazing, firing, and vibrantly hued paints are included in the flat studio fee ($6 per person per visit), and polished objects are ready one week later.
What happens when two equestrians, each of whom owns an equine business, meet and fall in love? If they're Sarah and Rusty Hill, they merge the businesses and name their new venture The Riding Academy. Established in 1986, the Hills' training center teaches both English and Western styles to students of all levels. No prior experience is needed as students learn grooming, riding, and saddling. During interactive lessons, The Riding Academy teaches western, English, and Vaulting.
Since its 1965 founding in Venice Beach, California, Gold's Gym has dotted the globe with more than 600 locations where professional athletes and exercise newbies gather under the umbrella of personal strength. Nearly 3.5 million Gold's members chart and aim for their fitness peaks, perspiring beneath the gaze of certified personal trainers or pedaling beside peers at cycling sessions. In a diverse lineup of group classes, patrons strengthen cores with Pilates, finger-paint pictures of ninjas in martial arts, and amp up heart rates. Many Gold's Gym locations stockpile futuristic amenities, such as cardio machines with individual iPod docks and televisions that help keep patrons motivated.


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Your guide to the best museums, galleries, sights, attractions and things to do in Singapore
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Darren Soh: Along the Golden Mile
The local photographer's latest series centres on buildings whose heritage strikes a contrast to the modern skyscrapers of our city.
Prudential Singapore Eye 2015
Going one step further to celebrate the nation's golden jubilee, the Prudential Eye Awards for Asian Contemporary Art returns this year with the Prudential Singapore Eye exhibition. The spotlight falls on 17 emerging homegrown artists, including a handful such as Charles Lim, Ho Tzu Nyen and Jeremy Sharma who have represented Singapore at numerous international biennales.
Mr Turner
Twice before, first with 'Topsy-Turvy' and then with 'Vera Drake', Mike Leigh has punctuated his bittersweet studies of contemporary life with period dramas. Now, with 'Mr Turner', the British director of 'Naked' and 'Secrets and Lies' takes us back to the nineteenth century and the later years of the celebrated, groundbreaking, difficult painter JMW Turner (1775-1851). Sad and joyful, 'Mr Turner' offers a wonderfully rich tapestry of experience and digs deeply into a complicated, contradictory life.
The Snail and The Whale
When a snail wishes to see the world, she hops on the tail of a humpback whale. The unlikely couple then embark on a expedition that takes them from shark infested waters to glacial icebergs. And all's well – until the whale gets beached in a bay with no help in sight. Part of KidsFest 2015.
'Most of the successful people in Hollywood are failures as human beings.' So said Marlon Brando. But what happens when their 15 minutes are up? It's not like failure suddenly transforms former mega-celebs into humble human beings who can pick up their own coffee from Starbucks. That's Michael Keaton's problem in this savagely funny, strangely sweet, sad and utterly brilliant New York-set comedy from Mexican writer-director Alejandro González Iñárritu, better known for his gloomy, state-of-the world dramas 'Babel' and '21 Grams'.
Circle Mirror Transformation
In Pangdemonium's first production of the year, four strangers – the disillusioned actress Theresa, divorcee Shultz, moody teen Lauren and the outgoing James – join an acting class run by Marty.
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Agnitum Outpost Security Suite Free (64-bit)
Full user review
"Extreme bandwidth usre"
I did not use this program long enough to observe any positives.
I installed Comodo, downloaded all of the definitions updates and, thereafter, the program consumed approximately 100 MB per 15 minute session consisting or reading emails and news sites (no streaming audio, video, or attachments). I have a 5 GB/month data plan and, at that rate, I would use all of my allotment within a week. In troubleshooting the issue, I noticed that this seems to be an issue with Comodo (probably cmdagent related) but, given this amount of bandwidth usage, I would not have enough bandwidth to search/apply the various fixes offered by users. I've switched to the free Outpost Security suite bv. 7.1.1 which is rated as good as Comodo by Matousec. It is worth noting that, with Outpost, I average 12.1 MB for the same 15 minute session that consumed 100 MB with Comodo.
There are ample good programs available such that it makes no sense to me to waste my time (and resources) trying to fit a widely known buggy program to my system - even if it was a matter that the issue lies with my OS and related programs. I should have performed a more thorough review before I installed Comodo; I suggest you do to.
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Your review seems to have been for Comodo. This is the Agnitum Outpost Security Suite Free (64-bit) page. lol


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Emile Henry® Flame-Top Tagine
The best tagine weâve tested, crafted of clay, which is ideal for Moroccan cooking and other dishes. Unique flame-top clay browns and slow cooks food beautifully, and can be used with electric, gas and halogen stovetops and ovens (up to 500°F). Safe for microwave, broiler and dishwasher. 12½" tall, 8½". diam; 2.6-qt. capacity.DELICIOUS COOKING ADVENTURES AWAITTake your family on a world culinary tour, stopping to sample the exotic flavors, delicious vegetables and fall-off-the-bone meats cooked in this four-serving ceramic tagine. Over 150 years of Emile Henry craftsmanship go into the manufacturing of this colorful Middle Eastern marvel, fired for durability. The unique lid facilitates self-basting for a flavor you wonât soon forget. TAGINE 101A tagine is a special dish designed for foods such as chicken that benefit from both a clay dish that insulates and slowly cooks and is made tender by steam. The lid, shaped like a pointed hat, allows the steam to circulate above and around the contents while cooking, thus infusing the dish with flavor and tenderness.FLAME TOP FROM EMILE HENRYCreated by the masters of Burgundy clay comes this new ceramic technology for cooking on the stove or in the oven. It keeps food hot longer, is easy to clean and is dishwasher-safe. Provides gently even heat distribution; coaxes out the natural flavors of the food and maintains natural textures and colors, results in better tasting dishes. Plus, itâs lightweight and easy to handle âup to 30% lighter than cast iron. EXCEPTIONAL HEAT CONDUCTIVITYThe footed bases allow for even heat diffusion. And this ceramic is strong enough to be heated to extremely high temperatures for searing. Manufactured in France from Burgundy Clay and other natural products, Emile Henry Flame Top products work on all types of stove tops: gas, electricity, halogen, and all types of barbeque Grills. And works beautifully on all types of ovens: traditional, convection, and microwave.INDUCTION ACCESSORIES AVAILABLEWith the use of Emile Henryâs special induction disk (purchased separately), the Emile Henry Flame products can be used for induction stovetops (excluding the Pizza Stone & Grilling/Baking Stone).


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This is a charcoal grill that comes with cast iron grates and an adjustable height fire grate. You can purchase an additional smoker unit that attaches on the right hand side. Here are the specs: - 435 sq. in grill with 200 sq. in. warming rack - cast iron grates - adjustable height coal grate - temperature gauge - one side shelf and one front shelf - dumpable ash pan - country of origin: China This unit is advertised as having an airtight hood...it isn't. Air leaks from the back and sides of the hood. Fit and finish seem to be the culprit, with the top hood bowing out and the grill body bowing in on the sides. The 3-piece cast iron grates cook very well though, evenly distributing the heat. One of my grates was slightly warped on one end. This unit needs a lot of prep work though: the assembly is straightforward enough, but the entire grill inside needs to be "primed" with cooking oil and burnt off before first use. This is a bigger deal than you might think requiring you to protect surfaces below and use a rag to oil the hood, grill body and cooking grates. Even after burning off the oils for the recommended two hours(!), the unit may drip onto your deck or patio. If this hasn't put you off, just make sure to order this unit at least a few days before you really need to use it. The warming rack (which is not cast iron) warped enough to be visible after the first burn. The adjustable height coal grate is a somewhat clunky with the handles having notches you need to lift onto tabs set into the grill body. Takes a bit of practice, but it does what it needs to. There is a chimney on this unit which is fitted from inside the hood which unfortunately allows water to leak into the unit. You will need a cover if you plan to leave it outside. The dumpable ash pan requires you to remove the three cast iron grates before being able to pull it out. It does a poor job of preventing ashes from dropping into the base of the grill body making clean-ups more frequent. The handles that allow you to lift the ash pan do not actually lock onto it which makes it a bit difficult to maneuver. Bottom line, this is a cheaply-made BBQ that doesn't deliver much more than the competition. It cooks reasonably well for an oversized Hibachi, but it is a bit difficult to control the temperature. I suspect the leaky hood is responsible. Customer service was poor and unresponsive to fit and finish issues. UPDATE 09/2006: Managed to seal leaky areas and hood with high heat silicone caulking (same stuff they make ustensils and bakeware with). Surface rust already showing up on hood.
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Article brought to you by: Catholic Online (www.catholic.org)Dr Denton Weiss on Sleep, Winter Blues and Beautiful Living
By Dr Denton D. Weiss, M.D.
December 20th, 2012 Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) Dr Denton, why do I gain weight in the winter? Why do I feel so blue in the winter? And, finally, why am I so tired in the winter? Some call it Beauty sleep I just call it Beautiful living. one night at a time. We need beautiful sleeping for beautiful living. PORTSMOUTH, VA (Catholic Online) - As the winter hits its apex of snow and ice in some parts of the nation, it has its inside effect even upon those of us living in more temperate climates. So, I once again ponder the questions I so often hear from my patients during this time of the year.Dr Denton, why do I gain weight in the winter? Why do I feel so blue in the winter? And, finally, why am I so tired in the winter? We are integrated human persons. How we eat, sleep and live affects how we feel, physically, emotionally and spiritually. There are many causes for those worn out feelings and that fatigue. They point to the truth we must come to respect, the integration of body, soul and spirit. We just came off of Thanksgiving - Christmas and New Years stretches out ahead. We usually do not eat well and, as is so often the case, our sleep patterns begin to suffer. Before long, we experience the full effects, body, soul and spirit. Stress, anxiety, overeating, too much alcohol, cold medication, hot chocolate, hot tea, or hot totty before bed. Yep, they can all lead to sleep deprivation. The body's response is stress hormone release and BINGO - you have a nice little waist line building up. First of all, in order to enjoy our time awake fully and beautifully, we have to spend enough time asleep! Sleep is a necessity, a source of health, a necessity and a gift. Let me make this perfectly clear - we need REM sleep. No, no not the old rock band called REM; I mean Rapid Eye Movement (REM) sleep. There are two types of sleep. Non Rapid Eye Movement Sleep (NREM) is the first stages of sleep and it represents a build up to the deep REM sleep which we all need. During NREM sleep, people will have possible leg movement, sleep walking, and even night terrors. Wow, get me out of there!! In REM we dream, our bodies relax, and true, healing rest is achieved. Without this, our bodies can't recharge and once again that old nasty stress hormone called cortisol is released. You know that inner tube waist I am working on? Thank you Cortisol! So why do we sleep? The circadian clock or rhythms is often mentioned when sleep is concerned. Simply put the circadian clock is our own internal timing device that our body uses. This clock can be modified by the foods we eat and the life we choose. Typically, during the day our body builds up a natural enzyme, a fancy name for a sleeping pill. This enzyme, adenosine, builds to a peak level typically at night. The higher the level the more sleepy we get. Our body uses this and its natural clock, remember the circadian clock, to say to the brain release melatonin and decrease the bodies core temperature. Our response is Sleep - ZZZZZ's... The bottom line is we need to keep our circadian clock normal so our bodies get enough REM sleep. To achieve this, a normal routine of going to bed and getting up is ideal. Our adult bodies require 6 to 7 hours a night to be at our peak performance the next day. Only a few of us have a genetic variation that allows us to sleep less than 6 hour and stay healthy. (P.S. sorry moms if you have one of these little genetic wizards in your brood.) REM sleep usually occurs somewhere in the last 2 to 3 hours. Adolescents require even more sleep 8.5 to 9.25 hours. (see, research of Carskadon et. Al., 1980). Children and infants can require 12 to 14 hours of sleep during early brain development years. REMEMBER, the amount of restful sleep is meaningless if you don't have a routine pattern so that your inner clock can work. 7 hours of sleep one night starting at 10 pm and then the next night at 3 am is not going to give you restful sleep. The inner clock is established by those old hormones after a week of routine. We're simply not wrist watches that can just be reset. Now having said that, there are a few things we can do to make our bodies recover our inner clock more efficiently. After a trip overseas - or coast to coast travel in the United States- the body's circadian clock can be off by 4 - 6 to even 12 hours. This is what we call jet lag. Jet lag occurs in part because our natural clock is off. Our bodies are trying to reset our inner clock. Some physicians recommend taking oral melatonin, 2-3 hour prior to your normal sleep time in an attempt to quickly reestablish the normal circadian clock. Ideally take a slow release form and go with the lowest dosage 3 mg or less. Recent studies indicate that doses less than 1 mg are sufficient. Don't use melatonin beyond 2 weeks. Professor Francesco Cappuccio from the University of the Warwick Medical School has presented work which is very interesting. In 2007 Professor Francesco Cappuccio reflected on his research findings stating, "Short sleep has been shown to be a risk factor for weight gain, hypertension and Type 2 diabetes sometimes leading to mortality." This makes sense when we look at diet and sleep deprivation. Our bodies crave carbohydrates when we are sleep deprived. We are basically looking for fast energy to keep the engine running. Poor fuel is better than no fuel. This leads to obesity, diabetes... and loss of our vitality. Two separate animal studies have shown clearly that lack of sleep in a 24 hour period leads to decreased immune function and poor wound healing. This makes complete sense when you consider that the 1st stage of wound healing requires white cells (the immune fighting cells) to move into the wounded area. Sunlight also seems to play a role in the body's ability to slip into a normal sleep pattern. Extreme variations in weather during the winter months or even in some episodes in the summer can lead to variations in the body's normal rhythms. Some individuals are extremely sensitive to these variations. It may well be that the extreme variations in weather have similar effects as jet lag on some individuals. Light therapy plays an important role. Though some discount it, the symptoms of depression or "winter blues" for some people sensitive to less light in the winter months can be devastating! For these folks, light therapy has been found to be a saving grace and there are increasingly effective light therapy instruments available online. A simple thought: If you have the hibernation blues, keep a room in your house lit extremely brightly (Sunlight imitating bulbs are ideal) during the day and early evening. A room with bright lights and warmth sounds nice right now and will actually help stem the tide of dark day sleepiness. Cooling the body will slow the body down and a cooling of the body is a trigger to sleep. Finally, winter seems to always be a time of increased food intake and alcohol consumption. Be careful, alcohol will reduce your REM sleep. No hot tottys. Have a single class of wine at dinner and call it good. Also, watch out for those fast carbs (cookies, candy bars, one little chocolate eaten 5 times) when you're tired. They are everywhere during the Holidays.They will perk you up for an hour and then a big crash is coming, so is a big tummy. Here it is, simplified. Seven hours of sleep for adults is healthy. Less than 6 -7 hours is unhealthy PERIOD! In order to get this extra 5lbs .Ok maybe 20 lbs off of me I have got to start with sleep.... simple, consistent, rejuvenating, refreshing, healing sleep. Some call it Beauty sleep I just call it Beautiful living - one night at a time. We need beautiful sleeping for beautiful living. And on the 7th day he rested. (Genesis 2:2) ----- Dr Denton D. Weiss, M.D. is board certified in both Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery and Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery. Dr. Weiss' approach to his medical practice flows from his convictions about the meaning of life which are deeply rooted in his Catholic Faith. He and his wife, Michelle strive for an integrated approach to life which recognizes the unity of the body, mind and soul. They call this approach "Bella Vitae" or "Beautiful Living". He, and Michelle, are contributing writers to Catholic Online. Article brought to you by: Catholic Online (www.catholic.org) |


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Multilayer switching anyone? (152 comments)
From the article: "Flow routing has introduced an important innovation that can help alleviate the capacity crunch: Routers do not need to route every packet, only the first packet in a flow."
He has just described Multi Layer Switching.... something which has been around for years. From Cisco:
"The packet forwarding function is moved onto Layer 3 switches whenever a partial or complete switched path exists between two hosts. Packets that do not have a partial or complete switched path to reach their destinations are still forwarded in software by routers.
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PHOENIX -- Arizona might be in a drought, but reservoirs are doing exactly what they're supposed to do, a Salt River Project official said.
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BSHS boys tennis begins week with consecutive victories
April 17, 2013
The Bonner Springs boys tennis team swept Sumner Academy in varsity singles competition and went 13-1 overall between varsity and junior varsity on Tuesday.
The Braves also swept doubles play on varsity and went 8-1 between varsity and junior varsity.
Quinton Schneck and Jack Klingele, Joe Arnett and Peter Jenkins and Luciano Fasani and Tyler Jenkins each won, 6-0, against their respective opponents in doubles play. In singles competition, Schneck, Arnett, Peter Jenkins, Klingele and Fasani each won, 6-0, and Tyler Jenkins won 6-5 (8-6) in overtime.
BSHS also went 8-1 in Monday's duel against junior varsity athletes from Mill Valley.
The Braves next compete at Lincoln College Preparatory at 3 p.m. Tuesday.
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This place is Closed!!!!! I do not know why but trip advisor wants at least 100 characters. At one time this was a very good place for locals to eat. SORRY TO SEE IT GO.
This place is Closed!!!!! I do not know why but trip advisor wants at least 100 characters. At one time this was a very good place for locals to eat. SORRY TO SEE IT GO.
what do you all want? tripadvisor will not accept because I said the were out of business. this place was great. as well as is trip advisor.
Pretty sure we caught them on an "off" day. Food was horrible, which had been very uncommon in the past (it's been a while since we've eaten here). My wife (who has been to Charcoal House many, many times in the past) ordered steak fingers and didn't make it through the first one. I ordered the chicken fried steak with... More
went on a Friday. service was horrible..Waitress never came to our table to refill our teas, or even to check if we needed anything. Tea was horrible!!!!! Watered down tea. Get this the waitress is up front with her purse milking the clock. went to the counter to complain about the tea, some kid that was bearly old enough to... More
First off, my visit was around 7:30 pm on a Monday night, one booth with people seated, about 5 tables still with what looked like hours old messes from previous customers waiting to cleaned off. I found a clean table, ordered a bacon cheeseburger with fries and a sweet tea. Tea and fries were very good, the burger looked and... More
Visit was on 12/30/12 Around 12:15pm. The burgers we had were very good. They really seem to have eveyburger that you would want, "Olive, Mushroom, Chili, Jalapeno....etc" The staff is great and I will personally go back again. THANKS BUNCHES.
The steak fingers here are so good. The sauce is simply delicious and I think I could dip anything in that. The chicken fingers are also good. The texas toast and fries are good too. They have good service but the food is good even if you take out. Really recommend trying this place if you are in town. We... More
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This is a hometown establishment. I really like this place. The waitress was very personable and the food was well above average tor this area. This is a burger shop and is not high class food. I do think it is well above average for this area though.
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High Medicare Payments in Florida Raise Program Integrity Concerns
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Comprehensive Outpatient Rehabilitation Facilities (CORF) are highly concentrated in Florida. These facilities, which provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology services, and other related services, have been promoted as lucrative business opportunities for investors. Aware of such promotions, the Chairman, Senate Committee on Finance, raised concerns about whether Medicare could be vulnerable to overbilling for CORF services. In this report, focusing our review on Florida, we (1) compared Medicare's outpatient therapy payments to CORFs in 2002 with its payments that year to other facility-based outpatient therapy providers and (2) assessed the program's effectiveness in ensuring that payments to CORFs complied with Medicare rules.
In Florida, CORFs were by far the most expensive type of outpatient therapy provider in the Medicare program in 2002. Per-patient payments to CORFs for therapy services were 2 to 3 times higher than payments to other types of facility-based therapy providers. Higher therapy payments were largely due to the higher volume of services--more visits or more intensive therapy per visit--delivered to CORF patients. This pattern of relatively high CORF payments was evident in each of the eight metropolitan statistical areas (MSA) of the state where nearly all Florida CORFs operated and the vast majority of CORF patients were treated. A consistent pattern of high payments and service levels was also evident for patients in each of the diagnosis categories most commonly treated by CORFs. Differences in patient characteristics--age, sex, disability, and prior inpatient hospitalization--did not explain the higher payments that Florida CORFs received compared to other types of outpatient therapy providers. Steps taken by Medicare's claims administration contractor for Florida have not been sufficient to mitigate the risk of improper billing by CORFs. After examining state and national trends in payments to CORFs in 1999, the contractor increased its scrutiny of CORF claims to ensure that Medicare payments made to CORFs were appropriate. It found widespread billing irregularities in Florida CORF claims, including high rates of medically unnecessary therapy services. Since late 2001, the contractor has intensified its review of claims from new CORF providers and required medical documentation to support certain CORF services considered at high risk for billing errors. It has also required that supporting medical records documentation be submitted with all CORF claims for about 650 beneficiaries who had previously been identified as receiving medically unnecessary services. The contractor's analysis of 2002 claims data for this limited group of beneficiaries suggests that, as a result of these oversight efforts, Florida CORFs billed Medicare for substantially fewer therapy services than in previous years. However, our analysis of all CORF therapy claims for that year indicates that the contractor's program safeguards were not completely effective in controlling per-patient payments to CORFs statewide. With oversight focused on a small fraction of CORF patients, CORF facilities continued to provide high levels of services to beneficiaries whose claims were not targeted by the contractor's intensified reviews.
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Comments: CMS officials reported in August 2005 that the agency has not taken any action to implement the recommendation. In July 2006, CMS officials agreed that disproportionately high payments to CORFs indicate a need for medical review of these providers, but asserted that the contractor is already taking appropriate steps to address the problem.
Recommendation: To ensure that Medicare only pays for medically necessary care as outlined in program rules, the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services should direct the Florida claims administration contractor to medically review a larger number of CORF claims.
Agency Affected: Department of Health and Human Services: Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
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Look up at the sky on even the clearest, most perfect summer night here in New York City and you might realize that something is missing. Sure, the moon hovers brightly above the skyline, but the stars are getting harder and harder to find. Just check out this Yahoo Answers thread from a girl growing up in Queens: The stars are gone and it's all your fault.
Maybe it's not entirely your fault, but the folks at Slow Factory want you to take a minute and take note of the light pollution taking place in some of the world's largest cities. With their latest series, "From Above," the silk scarf company aims to draw attention to the light pollution caused by manmade luminescence, the electric twinkle from dusk until dawn outshining the distant cosmological beacons of yore. The scarves feature satellite images of the U.S.A., New York, Paris and London at night, printed on silk to show the illuminated urban sprawl in all its glory.
Founded by Celine Semaan Vernon, Slow Factory is a company based in Brooklyn that prints satellite images taken by NASA onto silk scarves. After her family left their home in Beirut, Lebanon, Vernon was always on the move and found the stars to be a source of guidance and comfort. "Another reason why I began Slow Factory is because as I have grown up, I can see fewer and fewer stars in the sky," shares Vernon. "Considering that we traveled a lot and that I never really felt grounded or connected to a home, I felt the need to look at telescope and satellite images of the stars."
Slow Factory's Terra Modis Dress features one of Greenland's most prominent icebergs, which is melting at a rate of 13% per year. The photo was taken by the Nasa Terra Satellite Terra Satellite (MODIS instrument).
A huge proponent of Creative Commons, Vernon was previously the Creative Commons Community Lead in Montreal and now sits on the board of Creative Commons Canada, helping enable the the sharing and use of creativity and knowledge through free legal tools. These days, sifting through NASA's archives and curating her own collections of images is one of Vernon's main addictions (the other is exploring GoogleEarth, grabbing screenshots of her favorite topographical compositions). NASA's images are licensed under CC-BY, a creative commons license that allows people to share, remix and build upon their work, as well as use it for commercial use. Vernon hopes that by creating scarves and other garments with these images, she can raise awareness around topics like global climate change, isolation and depression.
Each scarf in the collection also comes with a print from American artist and activist James Victore.
Through the "From Above" collection, Slow Factory hopes to engage and help people feel more connected by reminding them of the really big picture. Oh, and to turn off the lights.


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When asked by Matt Lauer if he's taken time to stop and analyze his formula for being a successful hit-maker when collaborating with other artists, Pitbull noted, "I don't look at it in no way, shape or form like that. I look at it like those are great opportunities people have given me, such as Jennifer Lopez, Shakira and Enrique Iglesias."
He went on to say, "None of us really go into the studio to looking for a hit. We just do what we love." Sure, Pitbull. Sure.
Pitbull & Ne-Yo — "Give Me Everything" (on Today Show)
Pitbull & Marc Anthony — "Rain Over Me" (on Today Show)
Pitbull & T-Pain — "Hey Baby (Drop It To The Floor)" (on Today Show)


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The only 100-day retrospective you need to read
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The NYPost commemorates Barack Obama's milestone with 100 days, 100 mistakes.
Seems like it has been a hell of a lot longer than 100 days, hasn't it?
Whoops: The contribution attributed to Sarah Palin was actually written by Meghan Clyne.
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