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Quay West Suites Melbourne
Situated in Southbank, Quay West Suites Melbourne is on a river and close to Hamer Hall, Federation Square, and Crown Casino. Also nearby are Eureka Tower and National Gallery of Victoria.
Property Features.
Quay West Suites Melbourne has an indoor pool, a spa tub, and a sauna. Wireless and wired high-speed Internet access is available in public areas (surcharges apply) and a computer station is located on site. This 5-star aparthotel features business amenities including a business center, meeting rooms, and limo/town car service. This luxury aparthotel offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge. The staff can provide concierge services, tour/ticket assistance, and wedding services. Additional amenities include a rooftop terrace, a fitness center, and multilingual staff. Guest parking is available for a surcharge. The property has designated areas for smoking.
The 114 air-conditioned guestrooms at Quay West Suites Melbourne include laptop-compatible safes and minibars. For a surcharge, guests can use the in-room wireless and wired high-speed Internet access. Televisions are equipped with cable channels and DVD players. All accommodations provide desks and complimentary newspapers. Bathrooms offer shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, hair dryers, and slippers. In-room microwaves, refrigerators, and coffee/tea makers are provided. Additional amenities include irons/ironing boards and complimentary toiletries. In addition, housekeeping is offered daily and amenities available on request include in-room massages.
Beautiful room, very accommodating staff in a great location.
Amazing view!!! We love the location of the hotel, beside the river and a lot of walking…
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Hotel Info: 866-539-8117from $145
- 1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite
- Superior One Bedroom Suite
- 1 Bedroom Superior Suite
- 1 Bedroom City/River view Suite
- 2 Bedroom Apartment Suite
- 1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite New Years Special
- Premium One Bedroom Suite - River View
- Queen Studio Suite
- King Studio Suite
- One Bedroom Suite - City View
- Studio Suite
- Deluxe One Bedroom Suite
- Eureka Package
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At a glance
Key facts
Hotel size
- This hotel has 114 rooms
- This hotel is arranged over 15 floors
- 24-hour check-in
- Check-out time is 11 AM
- Express check-in/out
Required at check in
- Credit card or cash deposit required
- Government-issued photo ID required
Travelling with others
- Babysitting/childcare *
- Pets not allowed
Extra people
- Roll-away beds available, charges may apply*
- WiFi and wired Internet access in public areas *
- WiFi and wired Internet access in rooms *
- Airport shuttle *
- Valet parking *
- Accessible parking
In the hotel
- In-room childcare (surcharge)
- Buffet breakfast daily (surcharge)
- Restaurant
- Bar/lounge
- 24-hour room service
- Indoor pool
- Pool sun loungers
- Fitness facilities
- Spa tub
- Sauna
- Bicycle rentals nearby
- Golfing nearby
- Hiking/biking trails nearby
- Beach/pool umbrellas
- Business center
- Number of meeting rooms - 8
- Conference space
- Meeting rooms
- Conference space size (feet) - 4306
- Conference space size (meters) - 400
- Conference center
- Computer station
- 24-hour front desk
- Concierge services
- Tours/ticket assistance
- Limo or Town Car service available
- Dry cleaning/laundry service
- Laundry facilities
- Free newspapers in lobby
- Luggage storage
- Wedding services
- Number of buildings/towers - 1
- Elevator/lift
- Safe-deposit box at front desk
- Designated smoking areas
- Rooftop terrace
- Garden
- Picnic area
- Television in lobby
- Disabled parking
- Accessible path of travel
- In-room accessibility
- Roll-in shower
In the room
- Climate control
- Air conditioning
- Minibar
- Coffee/tea maker
- Bathrobes
- Slippers
- Iron/ironing board
- Blackout drapes/curtains
- In-room massage available
- Separate sitting area
- Shower/tub combination
- Free toiletries
- Hair dryer
- Cable TV channels
- DVD player
- Desk
- Free newspaper
- WiFi (surcharge)
- Refrigerator
- Microwave
- Daily housekeeping
- In-room safe (laptop compatible)
Special features
DiningJarrah Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in local cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Happy hour is offered.
Quay West Suites Melbourne's small print
Also known as
- Quay West Melbourne
- Quay West Hotel Melbourne
- Quay West Suites Melbourne Melbourne
- Quay West Suites Melbourne
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
Optional extras
Valet parking costs AUD 30 per day with in/out privileges
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of AUD 34.00 per person (approximately)
WiFi is available in guestrooms for AUD 0.00
WiFi is available in public areas for AUD 29.00 for 24 hours (rates may vary)
High-speed Internet access (wired) is available in guestrooms for AUD 29.00 for 24 hours (rates may vary)
High-speed Internet access (wired) is available in public areas for AUD 0.00 (rates may vary)
We have included all charges provided to us by this hotel. However, charges can vary, for example, based on length of stay or the room you book.


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Conference on Family Violence & Faith at Nyack NYC
The Department of Social Work in the School of Human Services at Nyack College will co-sponsor a one-day seminar with the North American Association of Christians in Social Work on Saturday, October 17 from 9:00 a.m. until 3:45 p.m. at the New York City campus, located at 93 Worth Street. "Family Violence & Faith Communities: Working Together to Build a Safer Society," will feature a series of workshops, panels, and small group discussions.
The keynote speaker for the event is Dr. Nancy Nason-Clark (pictured at left), a professor of sociology at the University of New Brunswick in Fredericton, Canada. Her topic will be "Domestic Violence and Families of Faith: Working Together To Bring Healing and Wholeness."
Dr. Nason-Clark is the author of The Battered Wife (1997) and co-author with Catherine Clark Kroeger of No Place for Abuse (2001) and Refuge from Abuse (2004). Her research involves a variety of projects examining the relationship between abuse, faith, gender and culture. She is a national speaker on family violence, who has been invited to speak in many faith communities in the United States and abroad, including India, Eastern Europe, and the Caribbean. Dr. Nason Clark returned to her home in Canada after completing her Ph.D., in Sociology at the London School of Economics and Political Science in London, England.
Social workers who attend can receive continuing education clock hours accredited by the Association of Social Work Boards. Registration fees increase after October 4, 2009 from $55.00 to $60.00
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Annabelle - online nursery recommendation?
I purchased a couple of these early last year from an online vendor, but they were small, only 1 stem. They were healthy, but hardly grew last year. Then I saw pics of others' annabelle plantings last year, and they were purchased with multi stems. I was so jealous.
I want to order a couple more this year for my yard, but larger than the one stems I got last year, and wondering what online vendor you'd recommend for a larger, more mature plant?
Definitely agree with luis..the local nurseries should have the hydrangea in stock after the danger of late frosts...for my area in central Jersey - it's the second week of May...the local nurseries should get you a very healthy size plant..if you are really really really rushing and want to have one now - go for a place like Sooner Plant Farms (go for their 3-yr old plants)..the shipping cost for a big plant like that will be significant...but that's the cost you pay for not waiting the local stock...another place I have good experience with online purchases is Hydrangea Plus...very healthy size plants and cheaper in shipping because they dig out the rootball and ship that to yoo w/o the gallon pots (you will need to put the plant into the ground or the container immediately)...Annabelle should tolerate the cold winter in your zone...it is a reliable performer for my garden for the last 5 yrs...while you at it, the new Annabelle - Incrediball is very short supply and high demand this yr...this is one of those plants you can get in a few places only and being sold in small trade gallon size pots (with one or two stems)...if you nurse them well, they could put on quite a show for you in 2010.


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Skin Care Shouldn't Be Complicated! Follow These Handy Tips For Great Looking Skin!
Having nice skin is not only reserved for famous people. You can have a glowing complexion as well. There are many ways to achieve amazing skin. Find the approach that works for you and your skin type. This article presents some tips and advice to keep your skin looking its best.
Exfoliation is a terrific method of achieving skin that is healthy and truly glows. Exfoliation involves removal of the skin's uppermost layer of dead cells as a means to reveal fresh, new skin. Exfoliation works to unclog pores, which helps eliminate acne-causing oil buildups.
Apply lemon juice to your skin to make your skin less oily, and get rid of your acne. Use it once a week to improve larger pores or excess oil.
Reduce how much makeup you use. Most varieties of cosmetics, including powders, concealers and foundations, have pore-clogging potential. This can cause acne, or make your current situation worse. There is even the small but distinct possibility that applying makeup over acne will cause a more serious skin infection. Try to not use makeup until the acne clears up. Do not try to hide blemishes using concealers or toners.
Honey Mask
If you're in the market for a good soothing mask, consider trying out a honey mask. Honey may control redness, brighten and increase your skin's glow. Using a honey mask weekly will improve your appearance and minimize the amount and size of pimples, should you get them.
Apply your sunscreen using a sponge like those used for make-up. This will help you to avoid the feel of the lotion on your hands, as well as help the sunscreen spread easily across your body. Using a sponge to apply sunscreen is beneficial because it will keep the lotion off of your hands and allow you to spread it evenly.
Healthier Skin
Vitamin H is something that you should be sure to take if you're working on having healthier skin. This vitamin promotes a natural glow. Also, vitamin H works to smooth the skin, giving it an even, beautiful look. While it's something that's hard to believe, you can use vitamins to have healthier skin.
A great piece of advice is to always make sure your hands stay covered if it is cold outside. Your hands have thinner skin which makes them susceptible to cracking or irritation. Gloves can help your hands stay moisturized and healthy.
Apply a vitamin B3 based cream to your face to treat red skin blotches. The cream locks moisture in the skin and reduces irritation. You should notice results after just a couple weeks of use.
It is best to use a powder-based foundation if your skin is on the oily side. These kinds of foundations will soak up all of the excess oil and leave your skin feeling smooth. Avoid liquid foundations, as these can exacerbate your problem.
Wearing sunscreen is a great help when caring for your skin. The sun is the biggest threat to healthy skin. Applying a layer of sunscreen under your foundation can help prevent much of the damage the sun can do. SPF protecting foundation is also a helpful form of sun protection.
Try relaxation techniques, such as yoga or meditation, to reduce your stress level. During stress, your DHEA levels rise, as well as the adrenaline and cortisol levels in your blood. These hormones are linked to eczema, psoriasis, and acne flare ups. Your skin is a great indicator of your overall health so keeping a cool and relaxed mind can translate to great looking skin.
Aloe Vera
You can use aloe to reduce the appearance of scars. It has amino acids and even Vitamin E; both help with skin repair. To use, simply apply the aloe vera gel after showering. The newer your scar, the better your chances of removing it with aloe vera treatment.
Make clothing softer by using fabric softener during washing and drying. The softer clothing is, the better your chances of your skin reacting positively to it. If your home is located in a dry air climate, this can especially helpful.
Your skin will look better and appear younger as you take better care of it. Always stay patient; skin results take time. Just like eating and teeth cleaning, skincare should also play a role in your day-to-day routine. Use this article's advice, as well as any other strategies you might come across. Before you know it, you will achieve skin that has a natural and healthy glow.
Acne Got You Down? Read These Tips!
Acne is usually associated with teenagers, but lots of adults suffer from this embarrassing problem, as well. You can start to understand what causes pimples and what you can do about it. You can reduce pimples if you pinpoint the cause and treat it correctly.
Avoid using harsh teeth whitening products. If the skin around your mouth is prone to pimples, take into account any tooth whitening products that you are using. Many whitening products including mouthwash, toothpastes and whitening strips can cause pimples because the skin around your mouth is very sensitive and can be easily irritated. The mouth area is very tender and can be irritated easily.
Chamomile tea can also be an pimples remedy. Simply take a cooled tea bag and place it on the problem area to reduce redness and swelling within a few hours of use.
Try to avoid overly stressful situations as much as you can. Feeling stress will not cause acne, will make your zits even worse.
Caffeine, which is found in coffee, sodas and even tea has a horrible effect on acne. Even if you cut back on just a portion of your caffeine intake, you could experience significantly decreased occurrences of acne outbreaks.
Natural Skin Care
If you are constantly battling acne, you should consider switching to all-natural skin care products. Many non-natural skin care products have a lot of harsh ingredients in them that make things worse for your skin. This can block your pores and increase your pimples. Natural products can help your skin heal because they contain antibacterial products.
One of the most effective pimples fighters is probably already in your kitchen: garlic. The antioxidants in garlic are great for your skin. Drink a little garlic juice or spread some on your morning bagel in your efforts to ward off pimples.
If it's possible, swim just as much as you can. Swimming provides exercise and relaxation that can help control your pimples. Chlorine can have a healing effect on the breakouts and the exercise from swimming is beneficial to your entire body.
Did you know that using your cell phone may be responsible for your acne? The oil from your face and hair is picked up by cell phones and transmitted back to them. You may clean your phone with a cotton ball dipped in alcohol to remove these oils. Don't hold your cell phone against your face while you're talking.
Touching your face and pressing on pimples will only make it worse. If you avoid touching your face, you will avoid transferring bacterias from your hands to your face and reduce the production of oil. Also, avoiding popping pimples can help one avoid nasty infections that could occur.
Clean your face as often as possible, especially if you are sweating because of the heat or exercising. If you find that you cannot wash your face when you are away from home, take some facial cleansing wipes with you. These will wipe away your basic bacteria. You should not replace the cleanser that you use every morning with wipes.
Avoid oil-based cosmetics when possible. Oil-based make-up is quite heavy and can lead to your pores being clogged. Using makeup which is oil-based is one of the major causes of acne. Be careful; some products inaccurately claim to be oil-free. In addition, some products may contain synthetics that are also known to cause acne.
Spot treatments are very effective for treating small breakouts. Then the medication will only be on the area that is affected. Look for treatments containing ingredients like sulfur, salicylic acid or benzoyl peroxide. There are other natural remedies that you can find online as well.
Dress for the weather outside and choose natural fibers for your clothing when possible. Heat and humidity can cause zits outbreaks to occur with some people. Additionally, clothing that is made from man-made fibers could cause body heat to rise and a sweat to occur, which could further worsen your pimples problems. When it's very hot out, the body is stressed, and zits can worsen; however, if you wear cool, comfortable clothes, your stress level will be reduced.
Resist the urge to touch your face, especially areas where you are experiencing a breakout. It is easy for oil and dirt to be spread around the skin by your fingers, and this can lead to further pimples inflammation. Acne sufferers need to make a conscious effort to stop touching their face. You touch your face without realizing this constantly. Sitting with your chin on your hand, touching your nose and various other actions can increase pimples problems.
It's important to drink sufficient water throughout the day to help keep your skin clear. Nutritional guidelines suggest eight or more glasses of water each day. Without sufficient water, the body starts to get dehydrated. A lack of hydration will hinder the shedding of dead cells in your skin, thereby creating a flare-up of acne conditions. Dead skin cells that do not properly shed as a result of dehydration can exacerbate zits.
Acne is often associated with the teen years. It can also last into adulthood for many people. By keeping informed and following the advice in this article you will be able to formulate an effective skin care regimen that will help you to successfully control your pimples.
Enjoy A Beautiful New You With This Advice
Anyone who wants to look better needs to learn all they can. The following tips will show you how to make the right beauty choices. You want to look great, and this article will show you how you can accomplish that.
If one of your polishes starts to get thick and sticky, add a bit of polish remover in the bottle. After only adding a tiny bit, seal up the top and shake thoroughly. You can usually get about two more applications out of the bottle by using this technique.
If you want an effective method of keeping your skin safe from harmful solar radiation, wear sunscreen. When selecting your sunscreen, make sure you choose one with healthy ingredients and antioxidants. You can keep your skin looking younger and firmer with the right rich protecting ingredients.
Apply Vaseline to your eyebrows before going to bed. By putting Vaseline on your eyes before you go to bed, they will become shinier and better looking. Just make sure you don't spread the Vaseline on the skin around your eyebrows, as this can encourage breakouts.
If you like to enhance the beautiful color of your deep green or hazel eyes, use colors that will highlight the gold and green to almost simulate candlelight. If you have green or hazel eyes, wear colors that are light brown, lavender and other shades of purple.
If you want skin that looks vibrant and fresh, carry moisturizer around at all times. This is crucial during winter months since skin can crack or break. Keeping skin moisturized at all times stops dryness and thus, cracking.
If you plan on going out on the town immediately after work, you can use a big fluffy brush to add a nice powdery finish over any oily places. Try playing up cheek bones with shimmer powder on cheeks.
Baking Soda
Plain baking soda can give you shinier hair. Mix a little bit of baking soda in with your shampoo. Then you would wash your hair as normal. Doing this will make your hair more radiant.
Use some eyedrops for sparkly eyes. Also, this prevents eye irritation and dryness. Eye drops can be great if you stare at a computer all day, as they work to alleviate eye strain. Have a bottle handy in your handbag or desk drawer, and apply about every four hours.
A good eye cream is the best way to moisturize skin near the eyes. You can prevent wrinkles, lines, and bags under the eyes by paying attention to the health of this area.
To soften rough or hard skin on toes and feet, apply petroleum jelly to them. There are thousands of lotions and creams for your feet but they can be expensive and may have negative effects. Use it on the balls of the feet, the soles, and the heels about three times weekly to prevent chaffing and peeling so that you can have soft, healthy feet!
Many women like the look of mineral makeups but they find it scratchy to their skin. In that case, a mineral makeup without the ingredient bismuth oxychloride is in order. This ingredient is responsible for irritation of your skin, which can hurt your complexion.
If you want to cut down on the puffiness of your eyes, cover them with thin potato slices. Keep the cucumber there for around ten minutes. If not potatoes, you can use cucumber, cool teaspoons, or teabags. Doing this will cut down the puffiness and revive your eyes right away, making them look less sleepy.
Use a loofah to combat imperfections in your skin. They exfoliate the skin and make it smoother and much more attractive. Combine a loofah with a good exfoliating body wash for maximum effect. Use a loofah two times weekly for good results.
If your hair is extremely fine in texture, don't use a daily conditioner. It would be more than enough to condition once, maybe twice weekly. Conditioners will weigh your hair down, giving it a dull look. If you want bright, shiny hair, go easy on the conditioner.
People need to realize that the sun is just as dangerous during the winter months as it is during the warmer seasons. A sunscreen with SPF 15 should be used year-round. Skin needs to be protected with sunscreen no matter what time of the year it is.
If you have bumps on your arms, you might have keratosis pilaris, which is a type of eczema. Usually this occurs in the winter because of the drier air and that causes dry skin. Use a good body scrub to exfoliate the area and then apply a rich moisturizer.
Use a soft-bristled brush to massage Vaseline into your lips. Make this a daily routine and you are sure to notice big improvements in the look and feel of your lips. You will be able to apply lipstick better on your lips and they will end up super soft. You will be quite pleased with the results.
These tips should have given you some much needed insight on where to start and how to begin with your own personal beauty techniques. These tips were carefully hand selected to help you learn simple basics in beauty and to apply some tried and true tips to your everyday beauty regimen.
Strategies To Having A More Youthful Looking Skin
Your skin is one of the most important organs of your body and should be cared for as such. Many people are unaware of how to care for skin. This article will inform you of ways that you can get flawless skin.
After working out, get rid of sweat by showering. Wiping your face using a towel alone cannot eliminate the bacteria on your skin, which in turn can lead to clogged pores and irritated skin. In addition, use warm water when showering.
Skincare Products
Use hypoallergenic skincare products that are unscented since artificial ingredients can harm the skin. Many commercial skincare products contain alcohol, and this can make skin extremely dry. Many creams and lotions contain this drying ingredient. If the list contains alcohol or a fragrance, don't use that product.
Always avoid putting wet clothing on your hands and feet, like wet gloves. Putting wet clothing on your extremities can cause all sorts of skin problems, including cracking, itching, and worsened eczema.
You can protect yourself from sun exposure with extra efficiency by purchasing pomegranate pills at a health store. By using the pills, you will increase your sun resistance. You will also find that you gain a tan instead of a sunburn. They are completely natural; therefore, they don't harm your body. They will make you look and feel healthier.
In order to find the right treatment options for your skin problems, you first need to establish what type of skin you have. Knowing your skin type will help you select skin care products which will work with your skin, not against it. Therefore, find out your skin type before shopping for skin care products.
Consult a dermatologist if you find that your skin problems are not improving. Skin issues are usually ignored by many people, or they self diagnose and treat an issue incorrectly. Delaying real medical care can end up causing even more damage.
Use warm water to wash your face in order to prevent skin irritation when cleansing. Using water that is too cold will prevent your pores from opening. Overly hot water will cause your skin to dehydrate and take on a blotchy, red look. Warm water is the perfect balance to clean your skin effectively.
Skin Type
A simple way to determine your skin type is the "tissue test". In the morning when you wake up, hold a tissue firmly against your face. You can tell by how much oil is left on the tissue whether your skin is normal, dry, oily, or some combination of these types. Determining your skin type will help you understand the skin care products you should purchase.
One of the best things you can do for your skin is to treat it gently. Avoid extremely hot water when bathing because this temperature can eliminate your skin's natural oils; therefore, you should bathe with mild water, and try to keep them as short as possible. After you've bathed, avoid vigorous rubbing and buffing of the skin. Use the towel to pat the skin and remove only excess moisture.
Sun exposure for prolonged periods of time causes wrinkled skin. Beyond that, sun damage causes skin cancer, which can be life-threatening. Always wear protective clothing and a good SPF sunscreen if you will be in the sun for more than 15 minutes.
Always carefully read sunscreen labels before buying. The ingredients will differ from bottle to bottle. An effective sunscreen that protects your skin from UV rays should include one or more broad-spectrum ingredient like zinc oxide, avobenzone or titanium dioxide. Also read the labels to make sure there are no ingredients that can irritate your skin.
Cold around your eyes can take away the puffiness. Keep your eye cream in the fridge so that the coolness of the product can help sooth your inflamed skin. The eyes can look refreshed if you place a cold cucumber slice on each one and leave them there until the slices warm up.
Treat your child's dry, itchy skin by applying a moisturizing lotion twice daily. Don't use any with fragrances since those are for adults. If this problem hasn't gone away after a few days, then you can get your doctor involved if you need more advice or medications.
Apply sunscreen to your skin often. The directions for the sunscreen you are using will be on the back of the bottle. You may find sunscreen easier to put on as a powder. For this you use a dry brush, avoiding the heavy oiliness of creams. This powder comes in a small container, convenient to carry.
Nutrient-rich plant oils can be highly effective in the treatment of mild to moderate psoriasis and are often more affordable than prescription products. Argan oil is an all natural emollient and is used to treat psoriasis. This oil reduces the scaly, red appearance of skin affected by psoriasis.
As mentioned before, it is of the utmost importance that you properly care for your skin. You will find out how taking care of your skin is so important. By using the information contained in this article you will be on your way to having great skin within a short amount of time.
Top Helpful Skin Care Tips For Everyone
Many times, skin care health is underestimated, but it's very important for your looks. It is not hard to stick with a skin care plan, just as long as you are properly educated on what to do. These tips will help you design a new routine adapted to your skin.
Exfoliating your skin can help it look healthy and glowing. When you're exfoliating, you're eliminating the skin's top layer that contains dead skin. This makes the new skin visible on your face. One method of reducing the build up of oil that can cause acne is to exfoliate.
Exposure to fresh air and sunshine can help improve your skin's appearance and minimize acne. This can be accomplished by heading out to the park during your lunch break. Whatever you do, find excuses for going outside every day. Getting outdoors is important because your skin gets vitamin D from the sun, and it is an essential vitamin to keep skin healthy.
Never wear your makeup to bed. Sleep is necessary as a way for our body and skin to recover from daily stresses. When you wear makeup to bed, you prevent your skin from breathing and cause clogged pores and other problems. These few minutes eliminating makeup before bed can make a real difference.
For better moisturized skin, warm the moisturizer prior to applying it. This will improve the quality of the moisturizer the second that you apply it. All you have to do is heat it in the microwave for about five seconds, while making sure not to leave it in there for too long. You could also warm the moisturizer by placing the bottle into a bowl containing warm water.
To help keep your skin looking radiant, you should exfoliate your skin around three times every week. Use a facial scrub. If you have sensitive skin, try out an exfoliant with moisturizer. Exfoliation helps unclog your pores and rids your face of any dead skin. Just don't overdo it!
Do not drink alcohol if you want your skin to stay healthy. Drinking in moderation is fine, but don't overdo it. Alcohol has a tendency to make the skin oily. This can cause your skin to appear unhealthy and dirty.
Skin Care
You need to be aware of what type of skin you have to fix skin problems. If you do not know your skin type, then you can not effectively choose a skin care product that will cure your skin care woes and issues. Find out your skin type prior to starting a new skin care regimen.
Jasmine is an excellent extract to use to moisturize dry skin. You can also give your skin a fresh, healthy glow with jasmine extract. The lotion has many soothing properties, along with healthful antioxidants. However, it is a unique product and can be difficult to find in your local stores. The price of it is higher too.
You skin is an organ, so good nutrition will have a positive effect on it as well. To improve skin texture and avoid problems, do your best to eat well and supply your body with healthy food and water. This can also improve digestion, which is important for maintaining healthy skin. Improving your digestive process through intake of fiber-rich foods or supplements is a smart idea. Your skin and digestive system will both thank you when you consume more fiber.
Apply a vitamin B3 based cream to your face to treat red skin blotches. The cream locks moisture in the skin and reduces irritation. After you use the moisturizer for a time, you should notice the difference.
When putting sunscreen on your face, use a sponge to apply it. The sponge will help you to apply it sparingly and evenly. Also, sunscreen has a better chance of getting into the skin if a sponge is used.
Lemon Juice
Use lemon juice as a natural bleach for your skin. Lemon juice can be used on all types of skin blemishes and scars to naturally make them appear lighter. Although the lightening is not permanent and you must reapply the juice on a regular basis to see results, it is still much better than using harsh, damaging chemicals.
Pay attention to the skin on your hand, as you will notice it if you do not take care of it. First exfoliate with a sugar scrub and allow to sit for several minutes. Then, use warm water to rinse it off, and follow it with a luxurious moisturizing cream. Allow the cream to soak in, then use an orange stick to push your cuticles back. File your nails, and you will see that your hands look great.
If you have dry legs, avoid soaps with germicides, extreme water temperatures and heavy scrubbing. Germicidal and antibacterial soaps will sometimes remove too much of your skin's natural surface oil, leaving it dry and irritated. Scrubbing harshly or using water that's really hot may damage your skin. Use moisturized soap and warm water, and rub gently to prevent drying your skin.
It is vital to have the correct information to achieve great skin care. Proper skin care shouldn't be difficult to get. You can begin or improve a healthy skin care routine by making use of the advice you've received here.


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Plan Colombia has been on the lips of many U.S. officials lately, who tout the 15-year-old plan as a model to stabilize the country and promote human rights and transparency. This week, two new reports alleged sexual exploitation by U.S. security forces in Colombia, underscoring the detrimental (and hypocritical) role of Plan Colombia and U.S. military and police presence in the region.
A report [PDF]released Thursday by the U.S. Inspector General (IG) investigating the DEA found that DEA agents stationed in Colombia allegedly had "sex parties" with prostitutes bankrolled by drug cartels. This follows last month's even more alarming report, commissioned to inform peace talk negotiations, that revealed sexual abuse of more than 54 young Colombian children at the hands of U.S. security forces between 2003 and 2007.
According to the IG report, Colombian police officers reportedly provided "protection for the DEA agents' weapons and property during the parties." It also states that "the DEA, ATF, and Marshals Service repeatedly failed to report all risky or improper sexual behavior to security personnel at those agencies" and expressed concern at the DEA's general delay and unwillingness to comply with the investigation.
While the sex party report has garnered a fair amount of media attention, the Colombian report of sexual abuse has gone largely unmentioned. (Fairness and Accuracy in Reporting points out that, although the claims in have received some international attention, there has been almost no coverage of the claims in the U.S. media.) That report was commissioned by the Colombian government and the FARC in an attempt to determine responsibility for the more than 7 million victims of Colombia's armed conflict. It reported that U.S. military personnel sexually abused 53 young girls, filmed the assaults, and sold the footage as pornographic material. In another instance, a U.S. sergeant and a security contractor reportedly drugged and raped a 12-year-old girl inside a military base. The alleged rapists, U.S. sergeant Michael J. Coen and defense contractor Cesar Ruiz, were later flown safely out of the country, while the girl and her family were forced from their home after receiving threats from "forces loyal to the suspects," as Colombia Reports described them.
I have sometimes noted that in the current "four legs good, two legs bad" discourse about Venezuela, journalists can write almost anything about the country and no one will question it – so long as it is something negative. On Saturday, March 13, the Wall Street Journal published this chart on its front page in the print edition, below, and claimed health care spending as a percent of economic output was "lower in Venezuela than in all other major economies in Latin America." The chart shows Venezuela's health care spending at 1.6 percent of GDP.
The chart and text don't say it, but they are referring to public (i.e., government) spending on health care, which one can find by looking at the original data from the World Health Organization. When I read this, I thought, this can't be true: The Venezuelan government spends about the same percentage of GDP on health care as Haiti? The lowest of 19 countries in the hemisphere? Less than some of the poorer countries in Sub-Saharan Africa? And these numbers are for 2012, when the economy was booming (5.7 percent real GDP growth), Venezuelan oil was at 103 dollars per barrel, and the government built more than 200,000 homes. They had no money for health care?
In 2012, the AFL-CIO and 26 Honduran unions and civil society organizations handed a 78-page submission to the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) claiming that the Government of Honduras violated its commitments under the Central America-Dominican Republic Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR) Labor Chapter. In response to these claims, DOL published a report that "found evidence of labor law violations in nearly all the cases." The DOL provided a series of recommendations to address the concerns raised and called for the implementation of a monitoring and action plan.
Although the report included a number of problems that ended up demonstrating labor rights violations in Honduras, some issues were addressed in a way that make the case's future seem uncertain.
The report was published almost three years after the submission was handed in (March 26, 2012). This is not the first instance in which the DOL has been slow to respond to claims of CAFTA-DR labor violations. In April 2008, the DOL received a submission from the AFL-CIO and six Guatemalan workers' organizations alleging that the Guatemalan government had violated its obligations under the CAFTA-DR to effectively enforce its labor laws. After reviewing the submission, DOL issued a report in January 2009 finding significant weaknesses in Guatemala's labor law enforcement and making specific recommendations for improvement. It also stated that the Office of Trade and Labor Affairs (OTLA) "will reassess the situation within the next six months following publication of this report and determine whether further action is warranted." However, instead of six months, six years have passed and OTLA has still not announced what it will do. In the case of the new Honduran report, the OTLA assures that within 12 months it will assess whether there has been progress in resolving the labor violations, but is there any chance that this timeline will be respected?
We will be live blogging the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Hearing on Venezuela this morning here.
The hearing, "Deepening Political and Economic Crisis in Venezuela: Implications for U.S. Interests and the Western Hemisphere," will be presided over by Senator Marco Rubio, one of the co-sponsors of sanctions legislation against Venezuela passed last year. The hearing will consist of two panels, with officials from the U.S. State Department and the Treasury followed by representatives of civil society.
Estaremos blogueando en vivo desde acá esta mañana la audiencia de la Comisión de Relaciones Exteriores del Senado de EE.UU. sobre Venezuela.La audiencia, titulada "La profundización de la crisis política y económica en Venezuela: implicaciones para los intereses de EE.UU. y para el hemisferio occidental", estará presidida por el Senador Marco Rubio, uno de los copatrocinadores de la ley de sanciones contra Venezuela que fue promulgada el año pasado. La audiencia consistirá de dos paneles, con funcionarios del Departamento de Estado y del Tesoro, luego con representantes de la sociedad civil.Haga click aquí para acceder a los vínculos de todos los testimonios
CEPR co-director Mark Weisbrot recently appeared on The Diane Rehm Show to discuss Escalating Tensions Between The U.S. And Venezuela. The audio of the show is available here, and a transcript follows.
In a significant change in reporting at The New York Times, the newspaper yesterday became the first major news outlet in the English language media to report on what the rest of the governments in the Western Hemisphere think of U.S. policy toward Venezuela.
This is potentially important because this part of the story, which has heretofore been ignored, could begin to change many people's perceptions of what is behind the problems in U.S.-Venezuelan relations, if other journalists begin to report on it. The Obama administration is more isolated in Latin America than even George W. Bush was, but hardly anyone who depends on the major hemispheric media would know that, because the point of view of governments other than the U.S. is not reported.
The Times article contains this very succinct and eloquent comment on the new U.S. sanctions against Venezuela from Ecuadorean president Rafael Correa:
"It ought to be a joke in bad taste that reminds us of the darkest hours of our America, when we received invasions and dictatorships imposed by the imperialists," Mr. Correa wrote. "Can't they understand that Latin America has changed?"
The last line really sums up the situation: They really don't understand that Latin America has changed. One can follow all the foreign policy debates in Washington about Latin America, in the media or in journals such as Foreign Affairs, and there really is almost no acknowledgment of the new reality. In this sense the discussion of hemispheric relations is different from most other areas of U.S. foreign policy, e.g., Afghanistan, Iraq, even Israel and Palestine – where there is at least some debate that reaches the intelligentsia and the public. (The new Cold War with Russia is perhaps exceptional in the pervasiveness of a sheep-like mentality and uniformity of thinking – as Russia expert Stephen Cohen of Princeton has pointed out reminiscent of the 1950s; but it remains to be seen how long this can last, and even in this robust display of groupthink there is a small smattering of exceptions that break through.)
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Experts have argued for some time that small farms can play an important role in the struggle against climate change and that governments should prioritize strengthening and protecting small and medium-sized farms. Yet small farmers continue to be the victims of land displacement, killings, and other human rights violations, often perpetrated by state security forces, private companies, and paramilitaries, in many parts of Latin America and elsewhere in the developing world. Rural workers face the destruction of their environment and culture, lack access to basic needs, and rarely have a say in the policymaking processes that affect their lives.
Kanayo F. Nwanze, president of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD), says his organization emphasizes that such "smallholders are among the most effective clients for public funds for dealing with issues around climate change." Yet a focus on making profits for agribusiness has led to the breakup of Indigenous organizations; increased hunger; environmental destruction; migration from rural areas to cities; and unregulated, unsafe, and low-wage work. As Diego Montón from la Coordinadora Latinoamericana de Organizaciones del Campo points out, agribusiness and its transnational companies have transformed food into a commodity at the mercy of financial speculation. Through mechanisms such as the World Trade Organization's Agreement on Agriculture and General Agreement on Trade in Services [PDF], corporations wield enormous influence over how prices of goods, agricultural models, and trade mechanisms are determined, including the standards for quality, efficiency, and distribution.
In response to Wednesday's announcement that the United States would work to restore full diplomatic relations with Cuba, Mexico's former ambassador to Cuba revealed that his country had pursued a strategy of provoking the Cuban government in order to gain favor with the Bush administration. Ricardo Pascoe, who served as Ambassador from 2000-2002, says that Mexican President Vicente Fox and Foreign Minister Jorge G. Castañeda worked to appease the White House by damaging Mexico's ties with Cuba, while he fought to maintain the bilateral relationship. Pascoe says his position is now vindicated since Mexico, a natural interlocutor between the U.S. and Cuba, which could have played a large role in the two country's negotiations, lost out to Canada as host for secret bilateral talks.
"Mexico was in the worst position of all: completely left out," said Pascoe, also exclaiming: "They didn't choose Mexican territory for the talks (as would have been natural in other times). But with Fox and Castañeda we lost our historic standing with the island!"
Pascoe explained that the bilateral relationship between Mexico and Cuba could not be repaired under the governments of Felipe Calderón and current President Enrique Peña Nieto. For Pascoe, this not only demonstrates the failure of Mexico's foreign policy toward Cuba, but more generally the country's foreign policy toward Latin America.
Theresa Jessouroun's new documentary, "A Queima Roupa" ("Point Blank") tells the story of the past 20 years of massacres committed by the Rio de Janeiro military police. These chacinas are frequently committed in retribution for a killed police officer and traditionally involve coming into a poor neighborhood and killing random, Afro-Brazilian youth. In the film, Ivan Custódio, a former police officer and member of the "Cavalos Corredores" death squad that orchestrated the notorious chacina in Vigário Geral, tells how police hide most of the bodies, and claims to have killed more than 300 people. The film focuses on Rio de Janeiro, but could have been made anywhere in Brazil. Last month in the city of Belém, after an officer was killed, off-duty cops announced their massacre on Facebook and proceeded to go into a slum and kill an estimated 35 people. As usual, most of the victims were Afro-Brazilian teenagers who had no criminal record and were killed to create a climate of terror in their neighborhood.
As solidarity protests spread around the world over racially motivated police violence in Ferguson and New York, it is important to note that this problem is not limited to the United States (or Mexico). In 2012, approximately 23,100 Afro-Brazilian males between the ages of 15 and 29 were murdered in Brazil, according to Amnesty International. A large number of these were executions, perpetrated by death squads, militias or vigilantes, three groups that are primarily made up of off duty or former police officers. A 2009 study by economist Daniel Cerqueira [PDF] found that Afro-Brazilians are twice as likely as whites to suffer violence from the police. The ratio of police officers to citizens killed by police this year was 21:1, and the National Public Security Forum estimates that 2,212 people were killed by the police in 2013, but some experts believe the actual numbers may dwarf these estimates.
Alexandre Ciconello, the researcher responsible for Amnesty International Brazil's "Jovem Negro Vivo" campaign against what many call the genocide of young, Afro-Brazilian males, says, "We don't know how many people the police kill in Brazil. All we have are estimates. Some states don't report on the issue or provide very poor information. Some states include homicides committed by police outside of working hours, and others don't. When you look at a state like Rio de Janeiro, which doesn't calculate murders committed by off-duty police, this becomes a problem because of the militias."
On December 9th, CEPR Senior Associate for International Policy Alex Main testified about the human rights situation in Honduras before the Subcommittee of International Human Rights of Canada's House of Commons. The Subcommittee asked Alex to discuss the state of human rights in Honduras since the November 2013 elections, focusing in particular on attacks against human rights defenders, journalists and justice sector workers. He was also asked to comment on government measures designed to address human rights abuses, on the implementation of precautionary measures ordered by the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights, and on Honduras' electoral process.
In his opening statement, Alex discussed these points and others, including the growing militarization taking place in Honduras, and in conclusion said:
Honduras' human rights situation remains as dire as ever and, in many cases, targeted attacks against members of at-risk sectors – including human rights defenders and journalists – have recently increased in number. Meanwhile, impunity around these and other crimes remains appallingly high.
The government's response to this situation over the last 12 months has been grossly inadequate and, in some areas, completely counterproductive. The processes by which the government claims to address corruption and criminality within the security forces and the judiciary are arbitrary and ineffective. Genuine police reform appears to be off the agenda, following the dissolution of a reform commission whose proposals were systematically ignored, despite the backing of the human rights community. The government's plans to further militarize law enforcement activities, and to involve the military in other traditionally civilian tasks, including state-sponsored extracurricular activities for young people, is an alarming, negative trend that will further undermine human rights and democracy in Honduras.
In short, the government's record over the last 12 months indicates that it has little real will to address Honduras' human rights crisis.
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Fulham have agreed a deal with Leeds United for the signing of their striker and captain Ross McCormack, who will sign a four-year contract, according to Sky Sports.
The Cottagers, relegated from the Premier League last season, had initially made an opening offer of £5m, which was rejected by the Yorkshire club. However, after lengthy negotiations, the Scot now looks set to move to West London, but for a fee of £11m.
Leeds owner Massimo Cellino was originally adamant that McCormack would not be joining another Championship club, but was reportedly forced into selling the club's star man on Tuesday morning.
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Glasgow Warriors have been hit with a massive blow ahead of next season with the news that prop Jon Welsh is sidelined for a minimum of six months.
Welsh was injured in the aftermath of Scotland's impressive win over Australia in June and was forced to undergo surgery on his shoulder. He returned home and was replaced by Warriors team-mate Moray Low.
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The mood of the story begins with a historical fiction fell with subtle pretenses of literary horror. That is thrown out the window though, by chapter 10 where it turns into a dark story reminiscent of tales I read as a child fascinated by the Roman Pantheon. While still maintaining the integrity of Ancient Rome and it's subsequent political maneuvering and upheavals of the time period (including an appearance by the reviled and repulsive Caligula)the author weaves in a monster not-so-typical o ...more
Jun 28, 2012 Rebecca Wright rated it 4 of 5 stars
As a huge fan of historical and dark fiction, I was delighted to find them so perfectly blended in Absolom Rex. The detailed descriptions and captivating characters had me immersed in ancient Rome from the very first chapter and throughout the rest of the book. Well-placed tension and twists make this a great page turner and will leave you eager to read more from K.L. Coones.
Sep 03, 2012 Lizzy Lessard rated it 4 of 5 stars
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Overall: I was completely prepared for this story to get a mediocre rating up until about 70% read. The middle of this book really suffers from an identity crisis as the book shifts from a historical fiction to a paranormal novel. The ending, however, was nothing short of awesome. I'm so thrilled that I pushed through and finished this novel, because it ended up being very entertaining and dark. But, was it really necessary to hurt the poor kitty cats? PETA does not approve of this novel!
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Aug 14, 2012 Mark Carver rated it 4 of 5 stars
Absolom Rex is an exciting blend of history and horror. In fact, it is essentially a historical fiction story for about 2/3rds of its length. Set in the Roman Empire around the time a significant event occurred (33 A.D. hint hint), Pontius Pilate is up to his laurel wreath in religious turmoil, family illness, and violent supernatural weirdness. When his life is totally upended and the hammer of judgment falls, that's when Absolom Rex really kicks into high-gear.
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Sep 02, 2012 Tucker rated it 3 of 5 stars
Starts off like typical historical fiction set in the Roman empire, but then, after Jesus is handed over for crucifixion, everything goes poltergeist. Some of the writer's style is quite good: the reader sees the Egyptian haircuts, hears the oars hitting the water. But vampires ain't my genre, so I'm not sure what to make of Pontius-Pilate-goes-Dracula.
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The Cumberland County Board of Education in regular session Thursday night voted 5-4 to approve an option that will extend the school day by one hour for a total of 13 days in order to make up 2 snow days. In all, Cumberland County students missed 17 days for the year. 10 of those were built into the calendar, 2 were made up by converting staff development days to instructional days and 3 were waived by the State, leaving 2 days to be made up. Several options were before the Board, including an option to add the days to the end of the calendar, however, a motion to approve that option was voted down, with most board members concerned about instruction time prior to the TCAP testing. Board members later approved a second motion to extend the school day by one hour starting April 13th. The additional hour will be in effect through April 29th.
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Can I plant a Blue Spruce in Zone 9?
I just moved from Michigan to Texas and will be going back to MI to make my final move of stuff. One item I really want to bring back to TX is a 3' Blue Spruce. This was planted in honor of my parents who recently passed away. I would love to be able to see this tree out my patio windows. However in researching Blue Spruces, it states that they grow best in Zones 3 to 8. Do you think it cannot tolerate the heat here in Zone 9, Spring, TX? We are near Houston. Or do you think I should just leave it in Michigan. I don't want to kill it......
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I have seen them in our zone BUT just a few. I just came from Ruidoso NM and was at nursery there. She said that she had a customer from Houston who purchased one from her and kept it in his garage or some cool area for a year before he planted it. She said he told her it was doing great. He told her that he gradually moved it to a warmer area. I'd love one, too. I think they are the prettiest trees ever....
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Clay, alkaline soil and the heat stack the deck against you. If Spring's soil is more acidic, and drains better, maybe you stand a chance, but I don't know of anyone south of Amarillo having real success. I tried here north of DFW and will soon pull the 2nd (and last attempt) at a blue spruce. I tried several other spruce species from around the world, too - no luck. Maybe that's why God put them where he did,huh?
You can plant it and it can die. If it grows in Michigan it's gonna hate Texas.
We have a plant trade at Mercer arboreteum this fall, look on the exchange page for the date. Come and join us. You'll have a blast. Don't worry if you don't have anything to trade, several of us always bring extras and we'll be glad to have you.
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There was a huge one growing nicely in our neighborhood until the house was sold and the new owners didn't water it. It started turning brown and they tried to limb it up like a regular tree and it died. I could have cried since I admired it every day on my way back and forth to work. Had I known at the time the house was sold I would have stopped and told them it needed much more water than other trees here. It can be done but the people that had it before took really great care of it since it was a mature tree when I moved here and it lived at least 5 years after that until it was butchered. Saw the same happen to a beautiful pine tree. People just don't realize some trees here have to have really deep watering and don't ever adjust to our lack of rainfall like the native trees do.
Ok, we all know that as soon as someone says "it won't live here" someone else will tell you they've had one for 25 years. I have two properties, one in east Dallas and one in NE Texas 11 miles south of the Red River (Oklahoma). I planted two 4 ft. tall Baby Blue Eyes Colorado Blue Spruces in my back yard in Dallas in 2004. One is now 10 feet tall and the other is 9 feet. They are on the south side of a large old pecan tree so they get afternoon shade and I keep them well mulched. In 2005 I planted two Fat Alberts which I purchased at a local nursery brave enough to order them in. They were each about 3 1/2 feet tall in 5 gallon containers. Both are healthy and about five feet tall. In NE Texas I have planted Hoopsi, Fat Albert, Weeping White, White and aerospicata. They have been in the ground two years and would be doing great if it weren't for the east Texas Pine belt version of the Southern Pine Beetle attacking them. I have been treating them with Merit in hopes of protecting them this season. I have seen several Blue Spruce trees in the Dallas area north of I-30 and east of I-35. Usually where experienced people are willing to "take care" of them, they will not only live but will satisfy that longing we conifer lovers all crave to have satisfied. They need to be in well drained areas with some afternoon shade and heavily mulched. I have sprinkled granulated sulfer over the area every 2-3 years. Most conifer enthusiasts with "Spruce experience" in Dallas will tell you that it's possible to get 25 years out of a tree that is well cared for by its owner. I also have some nice Chameacyparis, Deodara and Blue Atlas Cedars. Of course, ANY Juniper will thrive here. I have a Gold Cone and lots of Mother Load that shine YELLOW. Italian Cypress, standard and Swanes Gold, are a nice contrast with blue pfitzer junipers. I have lots of folks asking me about those too... Dallas has several microcosms that allow us to plant a wide variety of conifers. So, yes, Spruce will live if you are patient and willing and do the research needed to plant it in the right spot. If not, then, no. You will kill it if you plant it and depend on nature to do the rest they way most Texans do with Live Oaks, Bradford Pears and Crepe Myrtles. I think I enjoy my conifers the most when we get snow three or four times a year and they really make us look like a winter wonderland! Good luck!
Deodar Cedar is a very good pick for Texas.. Gorgeous tree. also Montezuma cypress is good for a drier situation than the bald cypress.
Here is a link that might be useful: Deodar Cedar
Since I posted the comment on 3-18-11 about my luck with Colorado Blue Spruce trees in Dallas, Texas, I have had at least a half dozen emails from folks who want to grow Spruce in Texas. I have had good luck. Please don't believe it can't be done, even though most who say they've tried have failed. Please email me with any questions or comments and I will be happy to share my experiences with you. Good luck! (attached is a pic of a Baby Blue Eyes I planted in 2004-was 4.5 feet tall now 10 feet tall) Don
I have a blue spruce I planted back in 1998, about 2 feet tall at the time. It is now 5 feet tall, has a perfect christmas tree shape. Planted on the north side of an outbulding, is an understory tree now that the chinkapin oak has outgrown it. Doesn't get much water. Cardinals nest in it every year. I will try to post a picture when I get time.
TO: Anyone who wants to adopt a failing Blue Spruce
I don't know what kind, it was left here on the deck when we moved in. Owner had quite the green thumb, but I think the heat here in Greenville is the culprit.
It is beginning to get tinges of brown on each tiny section of branch. I'd estimate this tree at less than 10 years, maybe 5 or so. It's good sized in a huge pot.
Has always had water, but not too much.
I hate to see it die, if anyone wants a crack at it, you're more than welcome.
There was one growing in Z8 Killeen by a church. Used to drive by to look at it once in a while. It grew very little but had good shape and color. It died this past summer during the drought and record heat. It sounds as if those who have had luck with Blue Spruce down here either gave it afternoon shade or planted it on the north side of a bldg. and gave it extra water. By creating a sort of micro-climate for the tree it was able to survive and grow. Sort of like trees growing on the north side of a mountain.
Arizona Cypress is a blue tree that will do well in the drier parts of Texas for those interested.


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Planning on planting a few hop Rhyzomes this coming spring and I'd like to plant something a little different than the usual varieties. Anyone out there growing a variety that is rare, uncommon or perhaps just "old"? I'd like to find something unique to use in fresh hop beers. Basically just looking for any recommendations/info from other hop growers. May also be interested in buying a couple rhyzomes for varieties that interest me.
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It would not be a named variety but if your just looking for something different/unique then you might try growing from seed. I'm getting some from a heirloom grower next month, but it has no name that I know of.