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Rooting Hosta from leaf cutting
I have rooted the Hosta plants from leaf cuttings with 80% success by keeping cuttings in water in one experiment and about 30% success using poting soil.
First select the plants older than one year and secondly dig out the plant with basal part with roots in tact.Remove the dead leaves and cut off roots so as not to disturb the basal patrt. You will see all the leaves attached to base which is slightly bulged and close to white in color.
Now lift the outer most leaf and slide the sharp blade or knife bellow it and gently cut off with some basal matter with it. Cut off all the leaves and set them in water.You may plant some leaves in poting soil for curiosity.
I am sure you will get good success.
I have rerooted entire tops of a few new $50 hostas which have been broken off of the crown by stray animals or children. As you have observed, they root easily , although I have generally used potting soil rather than water. Actually this is a fairly good way to expand a nice plant rapidly. Last one I did was "fire and Ice" which my wife accidentally knocked off the bench as I was trying to decide where to plant it. Broke off 2 of the 3 tops, so I ended up with 2 new 1 crown plants and the original 3 crown one (which regrew) in a few weeks.
It is very encouraging to know successful results of smilar experiment from fellow gardener.
I have rooted leaves of sweet potatoe and hoya in past. Just for information.
I'm not clear on this.... are you really rooting JUST a leaf, or are you getting some of the "crown" too?
If you're using a leaf plus part of the crown, does it really count as "rooting"? (I thought the crown was part of the roots, and if you're cutting off part of the root, wouldn't that just be a "division" rather than a "cutting"??)
Sorry I'm so confused, I'm pretty new to all of this and trying to learn!
Well i'm not all to sure temp would have averaged 85-90 as it was summer and maybe sometimes 100. I had them on the porch, should i of had them under the patio. Didn't even think that i may have been boiling them and making Hosta green soup instead.
hockymom, dunno think its referred to as eye as opposed to crown or maybe the eye has a crown or crown has eyes. I'm fairly new to them as well. At any rate i've only had success at divisions.
When a friend of my husband's arrived for a business trip, he brought me a variety of Hosta leaves along with a couple sunflowers...a very pretty arrangement. All but one leaf dried up before long, but one beautiful big leaf still looks as fresh as ever.
I have no idea what variety it is, but would like to try rooting it to have a plant of my own. I see no roots forming on the stalk. Should I cut the stalk up close to the leaf and try it like I would an African Violet leaf? Is there any hope at all for it?
Up to now, I've thought the only way to do it was to divide the plant, but I know this man does not intend to do that with his beautiful plant.
Thank you for your advice!
It seem the reported leaf rooting is nothing more then taking a division.
Here is a link that might be useful: Rooting Hosta Leaves
I know this is an old discussion but I also have rooted hosta from leaf cuttings.
The first was when I knocked off several leaves with my lawn mower while trimming. I took the leaves, trimmed the broken ends of the stems with a sharp scalpel, dipped them in rooting solution and placed them in water filled jars in the shade on the screen porch.
It was summer here in east Tennessee and quite hot but all I did was replace any water lost to evaporation. In less than two weeks there were roots appearing on two of the three leaves. The third was soon lost but the other two continued to produce roots. I added just a slight amount of liquid fertilizer to the water and when the root formation seemed sufficient I transplanted them into pots with potting soil. Eventually they went back into the ground.
I have since rooted a number of leaves using this method and average about 50 to 75 percent success. At no time have I ever included part of the crown. All the leaves are ones that are broken off by myself or by animals and there is nothing but leaf and part of the stem.
I've never tried it either - but guess what I'm going to be doing tomorrow! Thanks troutwind, for reopening this discussion. I have divided mine, and done so successfully, but I also have quite a few with unusual leaves that are not anything I want to really divide, but I'd love to make some additional plants from them to put along a walk way in our tree grove.
Thanks for the info!
Having stumbled upon this old thread with great interest. I would love to hear more about the process of rooting hosta leaf cuttings.
I have a few streaked hostas that have all but reverted (no eyes producing new streaked leaves). It would be wonderful to start new plants using the remaining streaked leaves.
I'll start some experiments shortly but would anyone who has done it, be willing to provide additional details about the process (I only have a few leaves to work with).
How much of the petiole is removed from the plant? One of the people in this thread showing success states that none of the crown is present in the leaves he rooted.
What rooting compound was used?
If time of year important?
hockymom, dunno think its referred to as eye as opposed to crown or maybe the eye has a crown or crown has eyes. I'm fairly new to them as well. At any rate i've only had success at divisions.
Indeed, in common hosta parlance they are INCORRECTLY referred to as 'eyes'. As per the Hosta Dictionary on the AHS website 'eye' refers to DORMANT shoot, once it begins to grow it is no longer an eye but a shoot.
I have tried this method of propagation without any success. After failing with it and having much better luck with division, I have stuck with the latter.
I am new to Hosta gardening. I recently discovered I can root hosta stems in water. These are single leaf stems. I cut a few stems from a large hosta plant and rooted them in water together. it took about a week for the roots to develop. I then took the entire group and planted them together as a clump. They are growing and doing great.
I am very interested in knowning how you guys were able to get roots to grow from cuttings. I have tried using in grow rocks and a hot box with a heat mat but have had no luck. I also have some cuttings put into a fish bowl with some grow rocks and nutrient water. Its only been a day but we shall see. My next step is to try them in a pot with soil. If you have any advice or tips I would love to hear them.


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Thornless Climbing Rebloomer for Large Container in partial shade
This is not a joke, though I'm sure a few of you may be laughing silently at my insistence on thornless roses. (What can I say, I hate the prickles.)
So... I have a fairly large container (24" around by maybe 30" deep), glazed ceramic... on my entry porch that comes off my concrete driveway that currently has a large Camelia in it. It's doing OK, but the summers are hard because it gets a bit too much afternoon sun (and reflected heat from the concrete) to be really happy there. I've been thinking of finding something new to grow here, but since it's my entry porch I want something with a "wow" effect if possible, if not for all the year then at least for a long blooming season.
A few years ago I tried a bougainvillea there, but where I'm at in Contra Costa County, our winters get too much frost for bougies and it died there.
I had a random moment of, "hmmm... wonder if a rose would work here?" And it's OK if the answer is, "not a chance." I'm so new to roses that I really just don't know if this combination exists... and if it doesn't, the camelia is OK where it is.
Anyway, does such a rose exist?
1) Rebloomer
2) Climber. I'd love to get it up the side of my porch
3) Thornless (or thornless-ish)
4) Would tolerate living in a container for-e-v-e-r.
5) Would tolerate some shade (but it would get more sun if it can climb above 5 feet tall
I prefer the brighter cerise/magenta colors (hence the bougie.)
Maybe there's a good mini that might fit this bill? I may repost over there, too.
Here are the thornless/or almost, reblooming climbers among Antique Rose Emporium's stock:
Ghislaine de Feligonde (yellow)
Lady Banks White
Lady Banks yellow
Madame Alfred Carriere (white)
Peggy Martin
Reve d'Or (yellow)
Zepherine Drouhin (pink)
From Rogue Valley:
American Beauty (deep pink)
Amadis (mauve blend)
Clytemnestra (apricot blend)
Cornelia (pink blend)
Crepuscule (apricot blend)
Henri Barruet (pink blend)
Climbing Iceberg (white)
Martha (pink blend)
Morletii (mauve blend)
Renae (lt. pink)
Souvenir du Dr. Jamain (dark red)
Tausendschon (pink blend)
Climbing Yellow Sweetheart (lt. yellow)
As far as I can tell, Vintage doesn't list roses by thorniness.
You could do a search at HelpMeFind. A search on "thornless and climbing" returns 298 pages of results, but that includes once bloomers and multiple records for the same rose.
I like thornless roses, too, but it does narrow your choices.
These are my experiences with the following roses north of Los Angeles:
Lady Banks White - too large, no repeat
Lady Banks yellow - too large, no repeat
Madame Alfred Carriere - NOT EVEN CLOSE TO THORNLESS and large
Reve d'Or - large and sharp prickles
Zepherine Drouhin - large and don't know about shade tolerance. Not healthy in Los Angeles areas
From Rogue Valley:
American Beauty - no where near thornless, bush not terribly healthy, climber healthier but thorny and large, little to no repeat.
Amadis - no repeat
Clytemnestra - nice but not thornless
Cornelia - sharp prickles
Crepuscule - don't know about light sufficiency
Climbing Iceberg - LARGE, SHARP prickles, bush form can be nearly thornless
Martha - same as Zepherine
Morletii - no repeat
Renae - EXCELLENT
Souvenir du Dr. Jamain - health issues
Tausendschon - nearly thornless, mildew issues
Climbing Yellow Sweetheart - thornless, but not well branched, long, heavy canes with enormous terminal clusters.
Renae is shade tolerant, fragrant, excellent rebloom and THORNLESS.
Opal Brunner is very similar to the above, only varies in color of flower and foliage.
If there is enough light, you can also use Purezza, a repeat flowering hybrid of Banksiae. It does have some prickles on the leaf midribs, but no flesh ripping cane ones. It requires heat to rebloom. At the coast, traditional Banksiae will continue flowering as long as it's still spring like weather. Purezza flowers when it gets HOT. I don't know if your light levels are high enough for it. Renae and Opal Brunner are more shade tolerant.
If the direct sun on the ceramic pot is strong and intense, you might consider wrapping the exposed sides inside the pot with bubble wrap to insulate it against heat absorption and radiation. It can be enough to cook the roots of a rose. Without seeing what it is, it is difficult to determine so I mention it to possibly improve your chances. Kim
My Purezza is of the flesh-ripping variety. I don't think there are many thorns on mine, but they are the kind that garb easily and hurt. I've kept her pruned back every year so far to limit her growth, so maybe she outgrows the thorniness if you don't do that.
I suggest Weeping China Doll! Mine's as thornless as Zeffy, and she definitely reblooms. She's cerise-pink, too! I don't know how tall she really gets yet. Mine's about 4 feet.
Looks like Renae one! I've been surprised more than once to receive a thorny little sucker that had been described as thornless.
I wonder if culture has something to do with it. I swear there are times when I've had something that was relatively thornless here, but when given away to friends, thorns suddenly appear.


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On September 19, in an event attended by U.S. Ambassador to Haiti Pamela White, USAID and Haitian government officials, the U.S.' largest post-earthquake program came to its official close. According to Ambassador White, the $155 million Haiti Recovery Initiative (HRI) "is among the U.S. Government's biggest earthquake response programs, and throughout its entire lifetime, the program has remained committed to helping Haitians rebuild their communities and work with national and local leadership to prioritize and respond to community needs." But, as the program comes to a close, there remain more questions than answers as to what was accomplished. In the first days after the earthquake in Haiti, USAID awarded contracts to Chemonics International and Development Alternatives Inc. (DAI), each with a value of up to $50 million dollars. The contracts were awarded through USAID's Office of Transition Initiatives, which aims to support "U.S. foreign policy objectives…in priority countries in crisis," according to their website. Chemonics' contract with USAID, obtained through Freedom of Information Act requests, explains that "OTI seeks to focus its resources where they will have the greatest impact on U.S. diplomatic and security interests." Further, while noting that "OTI cannot create a transition or impose democracy," they can "identify and support key individuals and groups…In short, OTI acts as a catalyst for change where there is sufficient indigenous political will."A press release from USAID announcing the end of the program lists a number of interventions taken by OTI: provision of emergency materials to those displaced, removal of rubble, cash-for-work programs and rehabilitation of government infrastructure, among others. While the press release contains few details, quarterly and annual reports on the OTI website are supposed to provide greater detail -- yet there hasn't been an update posted in over a year-and-a-half. When asked about the lack of disclosure in December 2012, a USAID official responded that "Due to USAID's website overhaul, more information will be available in the New Year." No such information has been posted.USAID Refuses to Release Info to Prevent "Demonstrations" What information has been made public about OTI's operations in Haiti has called into question the efficiency and performance of OTI's contractors. In October 2012, the USAID Office of the Inspector General (OIG) released an audit on the HRI program, finding that the program was "not on track" to complete its projects on schedule. The audit also found that Chemonics was operating with little to no oversight on the part of USAID. Performance indicators were "not well-defined" and only one performance evaluation was completed despite the contract stating that "they should be conducted between two and four times a year." A previous USAID OIG audit found that OTI was not performing internal financial reviews, despite the contractors "expending millions of dollars rapidly…in a high-risk environment." Documents obtained from Freedom of Information Act requests submitted by HRRW have redacted cost information, and the contractually mandated report on to whom Chemonics distributed funds has not been released either. After HRRW appealed the redactions, USAID responded in July, upholding their decision and in fact going even further, reissuing the document that had previously been released, with the entire Statement of Work redacted (the previous version had redacted just part of it). As can be seen in the highlighted section of the image, below, USAID justifies the lack of transparency by stating that "if the information is released, we believe that the information will be used selectively and out of context," and that "to release the information in such a way could willfully stir up false allegations about the HRI and cause strife within target communities." Finally, USAID notes that the "release of the information in the Statement of Work would likely instigate demonstrations and create an unsafe environment in which to implement and/or develop programs." It is unclear how or why the projects listed in their press release would lead to such a violent reaction.
The Organization of American States (OAS) will send electoral monitors to Haiti despite the election having not been scheduled, reports AFP. According to Frederic Bolduc, the OAS Special Representative to Haiti, the observers "intend to arrive several months in advance to help authorities register voters and then count votes." Bolduc pointed out that setting the date of the election was up to the Haitian government and that the "OAS will not decide on a date." Elections, which were supposed to be held in November 2011, have yet to be scheduled as conflicts between the president and parliament over the electoral law continue. The head of the U.N. mission in Haiti, Sandra Honoré, told the U.N. Security Council (PDF) in late August that the "delay in the holding of long-overdue partial senatorial, municipal and local elections is of increasing concern and poses a series of risks to the stabilization process." If elections are not held by January 2014, the terms of many parliamentarians will end, potentially shutting down an entire branch of Haiti's government and allowing President Martelly to rule by decree.On a trip to Washington D.C. last week, Haitian Senator Steven Benoit put the blame for the electoral delays squarely on Martelly. Benoit noted that "after two years of hide and seek" with the electoral reforms, formation of the electoral council and submission of the electoral law, there will not be time to reach an agreement before the terms of parliamentarians come to an end. Noting that Martelly told a crowd the previous week that for the next two years he would "run Haiti as he saw fit," Benoit warned that "having President Martelly run Haiti without a Congress and without holding elections" would ensure a return to "political instability and turmoil."As with previous elections, the international community is footing the bill. A United Nations Development Program (UNDP) project, funded by the U.S., Canada, Brazil, the E.U. and others has already disbursed over $401,000 and has estimated the cost of holding elections to be over $32 million. The UNDP project aims to "strengthen the technical and strategic capabilities" of the Haitian electoral council, but the council itself has come under increasing scrutiny. Last week Benoit accused Martelly of having "done all he could to have a hand-picked electoral council." According to AFP, the involvement of the OAS "elicited numerous complaints by opposition parties, which feel Haiti should determine its own ability to hold elections." The reaction of the opposition may be a result of the OAS's role during Haiti's last election.
The United Nations mission in Haiti, already facing a credibility crisis over its introduction of cholera, is facing new allegations that one of its troops raped an 18-year old woman this past weekend in the town of Leogane, according to police inspector Wilson Hippolite. In an e-mailed statement, the U.N. acknowledged that they "are aware of the allegations made against a military staff member" and noted that a "preliminary investigation has been launched to determine the facts of the case."According to Metropole Haiti, the alleged assault occurred off National Highway #2 on Saturday when the 18-year old woman was approached by a Sri Lankan U.N. military officer. A Justice of the Peace, conducting a preliminary investigation, visited the site of the alleged assault on Sunday and found a used condom. Further tests are being conducted, according to the report. The accused has been moved to a different MINUSTAH base in another part of the country as the investigation unfolds. As of July 30, Sri Lanka had over 860 troops stationed in Haiti, making it the third largest troop contributing country to the 9 year-old mission.This is but the latest in a string of sexual abuse scandals that have plagued the U.N. mission in Haiti. And it's not the first time Sri Lankan troops have been involved; in 2007 over 100 Sri Lankan members of MINUSTAH were repatriated after allegations of "transactional sex with underage girls." In fact, according to the U.N. Conduct and Discipline Unit, there have been 78 allegations of sexual abuse and exploitation by members of MINUSTAH reported in just the last 7 years.
Haitian Prime Minister Laurent Lamothe, on a trip to Europe to ensure continued donor support, was asked by France 24's Marc Perelman about the ongoing cholera epidemic and U.N. responsibility. Perelman notes that "all the scientific evidence up to date points to the U.N." but questioned Lamothe as to why the Haitian government has "never pushed for a public apology." Lamothe stressed that the government has tried to address the issue through "direct dialogue" with the U.N., but also noted that the U.N. has an obvious "moral responsibility" to address the epidemic.The U.N., in addition to not issuing an apology, has never accepted responsibility for the deadly epidemic that has killed over 8,260 and sickened over 675,000 in the last three years. A U.N.-backed cholera elimination plan has been unable to raise the required funds to adequately address the issue, despite Secretary General Ban Ki-moon's assurance in late 2012 that he would "use every opportunity" to raise the necessary funds. A high-level donor meeting to raise funds for the plan, scheduled for early October in Washington, has now been postponed until 2014. It had been expected that Mr. Ban, as well as World Bank president Jim Yong Kim, would attend. The plan, which requires some $450 million over its first two years, remains less than half funded.In the meantime, cholera continues to ravage the country as the response capabilities of national actors diminish. In a bulletin earlier this week, the U.N. Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (OCHA) noted that "resources for cholera response, including funding and staff, have been in steady decline since 2012." OCHA concludes by stating that "if this trend continues, it would be virtually impossible to effectively and efficiently respond to the epidemic in the event of sudden outbreaks." The lack of adequate resources also means that detailed data on where cholera outbreaks are occurring and how many are dying is becoming harder and harder to come by. The actual toll of this imported disease could be much higher than the official numbers indicate.In late August, members of the U.N. Security Council and countries contributing to MINUSTAH met to discuss the extension of the mission's mandate. Not a single country (PDF) raised the issue of U.N. responsibility for cholera, though many praised the Secretary General's efforts to eliminate it. MINUSTAH's proposed budget for 2013/2014 is $576,619,000, more than enough to fully fund the cholera elimination plan over its first two years.In light of continued U.N. denials of responsibility, the Institute for Justice and Democracy in Haiti and the Bureau des Avocats Internationaux continue to seek legal redress on behalf of over 6,000 cholera victims. An earlier claim brought to the U.N. was dismissed as "not receivable" in February. A recent Al Jazeera Fault Lines documentary by Sebastian Walker takes a detailed look at the evolution of the epidemic, its impact on rural communities and the responsibility of the U.N. In it, Walker interviews Deputy Spokesperson for the Secretary General Eduardo Del Buey. After Del Buey reads, verbatim, the U.N. press release from February, Walker pressures him to explain the decision:
Human rights defenders in Haiti are reporting new death threats, and seem to be openly persecuted by powerful individuals and groups, as Mark Snyder and Other Worlds describe today. In an article posted on Huffington Post, Snyder profiles the case of attorney Patrice Florvilus and the Haitian human rights organization Defenders of the Oppressed. Snyder writes:
"Those before you were strong. Now they're all dead. Stop what you are doing, or the same will happen to you."
Those were the words delivered to Frena Florvilus, Director of Education and Advocacy of the Haitian human rights organization Defenders of the Oppressed (DOP), early on the morning of August 11 by one of four unidentified men who attempted to enter DOP's office. The threat echoed numerous others that have been leveled against the DOP office and its staff since they took on the case of a young man who died in police custody within hours of his April 15 arrest, his body left covered with bruises and wounds inflicted by a severe beating. DOP has also been targeted for its work to support displaced peoples who face violent eviction from their camps, by the government and private landowners who are determined to rid the country of camps.
"Those before you were strong. Now they're all dead. Stop what you are doing, or the same will happen to you."
Those were the words delivered to Frena Florvilus, Director of Education and Advocacy of the Haitian human rights organization Defenders of the Oppressed (DOP), early on the morning of August 11 by one of four unidentified men who attempted to enter DOP's office. The threat echoed numerous others that have been leveled against the DOP office and its staff since they took on the case of a young man who died in police custody within hours of his April 15 arrest, his body left covered with bruises and wounds inflicted by a severe beating. DOP has also been targeted for its work to support displaced peoples who face violent eviction from their camps, by the government and private landowners who are determined to rid the country of camps.
Among the latter may be former dictator Jean-Claude Duvalier himself, as
Reynald Georges, a lawyer representing Haiti's ex-dictator, Jean-Claude Duvalier, has brought formal accusations of arson and "association with wrongdoers" (conspiracy) against DOP's founder and director, Patrice Florvilus, and five others. The accused received criminal court summons for Monday, August 19. Their lawyers filed an objection and request that the charges be dropped, but the prosecutor's office has reissued the summons for Thursday, August 22.
On Monday, hundreds from the displacement camps and community organizations in Port-au-Prince marched to the courthouse together to show their support. A second march will occur Thursday.
Reynald Georges, a lawyer representing Haiti's ex-dictator, Jean-Claude Duvalier, has brought formal accusations of arson and "association with wrongdoers" (conspiracy) against DOP's founder and director, Patrice Florvilus, and five others. The accused received criminal court summons for Monday, August 19. Their lawyers filed an objection and request that the charges be dropped, but the prosecutor's office has reissued the summons for Thursday, August 22.
On Monday, hundreds from the displacement camps and community organizations in Port-au-Prince marched to the courthouse together to show their support. A second march will occur Thursday.
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Anyone else use Neem oil on your fruit trees? I get decimated every aping by digferen types of aphids and suckling bugs. List of those most suceptable are:
Asian pear - REALLY bad aphid infestation
Peaches, apricots, and nectarines don't seem to be affected.
I use hutroculture oil which has another name dormant oil. I mix it with fungi. Sometimes I use stracicide mixed with fungi too. I think you have to use varieties of things because insects mutate and develop immunity. For wxample I use two fungi monteary and spectracide fung. I like the oil because it is not toxic to bees.
Ive read there is a difference in Neem. There is cold pressed, and the actual insecticide/funguscide type which is mixed with an emulsifier in order to bind to the pests.
For fungus, ive read that it coats the leaves so the fungus cant grow. I have yet to try this on fruit trees and the neem thats available is cold pressed which doesnt have emulsifier. I think i can just add a small drop of soap....
Can I focus this thread temporarily back to the aphids on blueberries??
I seem to be fighting a losing battle on a couple of bushes (others are not affected...yet...). I spray with soap/oil, then wait a week or so and wash it off with a thorough water spraying. Then they're back or I missed some, etc. It does not help that there are ants living in the containers. I have liquid bait stations set up in the pots, but no joy.
The bushes are blooming and fruiting like mad, so I can't/don't want to use just anything, and applying Tanglefoot to each cane is not going to be an option.
Ideas? Can I use Neem? Will it work? (I hate aphids....)
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I am intrigued, as I have never seen aphids on fruit trees or blueberries. Is this a regional problem?
Springtime brassicas excepted (maybe), if I get aphids on a plant I figure the cause is either too little water or too little sun, and adjust accordingly. I don't get them without cause, if you know what I mean. Is that because the drier western summers are not conducive to buggy life?
Oh I get the dreaded grey aphids on brassicas (just showed up about 3 weeks ago) and, in fact, I've decided that limits my season for them.
I live in a cool and fairly damp climate, dominated by marine infuence (2 short blocks from the back bay). Aphids of some sort can be found just about any time here. Alas.
I sprayed with Neem about 3 weeks ago on my late dormant apple trees for the first time so results are still pending. I used the cold-pressed one recommended on Michael Phillips' website.
It is true you need to put the bottle in warm water to melt as it was semi-solid at room temp as well as adding soap. It has instructions provided. I used a squirt bottle and kept shaking it. I am more concerned about scab here than aphids. Do you have plantings to attract benefical insects? Farmerfred dot com came up on a search in regards to that topic.
Beneficial insects do a good job. The only thing is, it allows the pests populations to get to a decent size before the beneficials do their work. The pests pop. gets high, then the beneficials get to work, gaining the upper hand, etc....
The more beneficials you can keep in your garden at one time the better. This uncludes birds as well.
Birds and blueberries do not mix--or rather, they mix too well!
My blueberries are in a "net house" so no help from the feathered friends with the aphids there. Too cold for ladybugs, etc. at this point. Meanwhile the aphids keep coming while the plants struggle to produce fruit and become stickier. Then disease takes hold. Ugh.
I really think pests should plant their own gardens instead of freeloading off of ours.....
I use Neem for Citrus Leaf Miners.
For aphid infestation, use Tanglefoot with flagging tape. (See below link). This will keep away the ants protecting the aphids. And aphids will die out by natural enemies such as ladybugs.
Here is a link that might be useful: Tanglefoot with Flagging Tape
I have found neem, soap, and hort. oil to be not all that different in terms of effectiveness against aphids. I would say soap is the best, then hort oil, then neem (I have used several kinds of neem including the cold-pressed kind and the insecticide kind). A bad case of aphids needs regular and thorough spraying. make sure to hold the sprayer low and spray up to get the bottoms of the leaves. At some point the ladybugs should kick in and solve the problem but it can take awhile.
I read that oil does not affect red avid. Generally the avid damage is not limited to the tree damage but also the avid saliva causes fungus to spread. The destroyed my peach tree with fungus rotting the fruit. I got frustrated and said bye to being organic and sprayed spectracide I had the avid gone in one day and the Japanese beetle gone in two hours.


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DETROIT The Tigers made mental mistakes, physicalmistakes, struggled offensively, got another player hurt and lost 3-1 to St.Louis Wednesday night. In the long run, though, it will quite possibly turn out to have been a goodnight. Jim Leyland has talked all season about the need to get his "BigFour" starters on a roll at the same time. That hasn't happened, becauseof Doug Fister's stints on the disabled list and the inconsistent performances byMax Scherzer and Rick Porcello. In the last four games, though, it seems like things might be about to change. It started Saturday, when Fister came off the DL to throw six shutout inningsagainst Colorado. Scherzer was just as good on Sunday, holding the Rockies scoreless for eightinnings, and Justin Verlander was his usual self on Tuesday, allowing oneearned run in his seven innings. That left things up to Porcello, and he kept the run going. He couldn't match Cardinalsstarter Jake Westbrook, who tossed a complete-game five-hitter, bu...
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Best Youthful Pendant Necklaces
Young people know how to accessorize an outfit. Whether you are young yourself or just young at heart, hip pendant necklaces will quickly update a basic pair of jeans or workday ensemble. Hang one of these pendants on a long necklace chain and you'll have a piece of jewelry that will stylishly take you through the day and into the evening. Youthful pendant necklaces may be made of sterling silver, gold or platinum. Necklace pendants are frequently embellished with diamonds and gemstones, and youthful pendant jewelry is no exception. Add some of these necklace pendants to your necklace collection and you'll always have stylish jewelry to wear.
Gemstone Jewelry Buying Guide
Gemstone jewelry both accessorizes our fashion choices and lets us show off a little. Although the accessories can be casual, like a birthstone ring worn every day, or extravagant, like a ruby and diamond necklace saved for special occasions, sterling silver and gold are still the preferred metals for gemstone jewelry, making each piece a small luxury.
Tips on Storing Pendants
A collection of pendants is at the heart of most women's jewelry collections. A diamond-covered kitten pendant, a heart-shaped gold locket and a birthstone solitaire necklace shouldn't be strewn across your dresser with your sterling silver rings and beaded earrings. Storing your pendants properly is the best way to make sure that you'll wear them, getting the most out of your jewelry investment. Use these jewelry storage tips to keep your pendants and necklaces organized.
How to Buy a Silver Necklace
Silver necklaces are timeless pieces of jewelry and are valuable additions to any jewelry collection. A beautiful and sparkling sterling silver necklace adds a dash of elegance to any outfit. Silver jewelry comes in many different varieties, and choosing the right silver necklace takes a bit of careful consideration. Silver necklaces are available in different lengths and widths. Silver jewelry may also be made of different types of silver. When you are shopping for sterling silver jewelry and silver chain necklaces, it is important to understand a few basics about silver and sterling silver jewelry designs. Use our tips to buy the perfect sterling silver necklace or silver chain for your necklace collection.
How to Choose Bridal Jewelry
Shopping for bridal jewelry is an important part of the wedding planning process. You want your wedding day to be perfect, and that starts with the perfectly accessorized dream gown. Wedding jewelry is a large investment, whether you choose a classic pearl jewelry set, a luxurious diamond necklace, or sweet sterling silver hair jewelry. Give yourself some time to consider and select bridal jewelry to ensure that you'll be thrilled with your wedding day ensemble.
Top 5 Occasions for Giving a Diamond Heart Pendant
Jewelry is often the best gift for every occasion. If the girl or woman in your life deserves a special diamond jewelry gift, consider diamond heart necklaces. Diamond heart necklaces and heart pendants are luxurious and romantic. Surprise your girlfriend with a white gold diamond necklace heart pendant that she can wear with her favorite cocktail dress. Show your daughter how proud you are with a diamond heart pendant at her college graduation. The special lady in your life can wear her diamond heart pendant anytime and think of your love and support. Consider our top five occasions for giving diamond heart necklaces when you are shopping for diamond jewelry and luxury heart necklaces.
FAQs about Black Diamond Jewelry
Indulge in a bit of modern luxury with black diamond jewelry. Black diamonds decorate all types of jewelry, from engagement rings to fancy earrings. Black diamond jewelry adds mystery and opulence to your look. Black diamonds are slightly different from other diamonds, and they add specific style to rings, bracelets, earrings, necklaces, and a variety of unique jewelry pieces.
How to Tie a Lariat Necklace
Lariat necklaces are a great way to make a unique jewelry statement. There are many beautiful and fashionable lariat necklaces available, including diamond necklaces, gold necklaces and bead necklaces. A lariat necklace does not have a clasp or hook at the back of the neck like most necklace styles. Instead, you fasten a lariat necklace by tying a knot in the jewelry itself. There are several ways to tie a lariat necklace. You can choose from a variety of different knots, which each offer their own aesthetic. Personalize your look with our tips on tying lariat necklaces.
Best Black Diamond Jewelry for Casual Outfits
For a touch of glamour any day of the week, consider black diamond jewelry. Black diamonds are stunning in a range of jewelry styles, from black diamond rings to black diamond necklaces. Black diamond jewelry may feature black or grey stones; all black diamond jewelry is neutral, eye-catching and modern. This diamond jewelry shouldn't be kept hidden in a jewelry box, waiting for the next formal event. Wear your black diamonds during the day to add elegant and edgy shine to all of your outfits. Use these tips to wear fine jewelry featuring diamonds with casual ensembles.
How to Care for Silver Pendants
Sterling silver jewelry is stunning; your collection of silver pendants is probably the focal point of your jewelry assortment. If you love to collect silver jewelry and wear a different sterling silver necklace every day, then you'll want to protect your jewelry investments by taking excellent care of your silver pendants. Silver jewelry is not high-maintenance, but it does require some special jewelry care that other pieces may not. Use these tips to keep your sterling silver necklaces and pendants looking amazing at all times.
How to Buy Sterling Silver Jewelry
Sterling silver is made from 92.5 percent pure silver and 7.5 percent metal alloy. Common sterling silver metal alloys include copper and nickel. The alloys in sterling silver strengthen the silver and make it strong enough for jewelry production. Sterling silver jewelry is gorgeous, luxurious, valuable and also affordable. Silver jewelry pieces, such as bracelets, necklaces, rings and earrings, match almost any color ensemble and skin tone. Buy sterling silver jewelry for your collection and enjoy wearing sterling jewelry every day of the week. Use our tips to choose beautiful silver jewelry for yourself or someone special.
Top 5 Reasons to Choose Silver Jewelry for Men
Silver has long been known as the most affordable precious metal, which makes it a fantastic investment. Silver jewelry for men will update your wardrobe with a lot of shine and sparkle. Men's sterling silver jewelry is eye-catching, and silver jewelry is available in so many different varieties. You can buy silver jewelry rings with intricate tribal designs, men's jewelry chains made of sterling silver links and sterling silver jewelry earrings with diamond solitaires. Your wardrobe will quickly be infused with trendy sparkle when you buy silver jewelry for men. Men's silver jewelry has many benefits for your collection. Consider these reasons to choose men's sterling silver jewelry when you are shopping for accessories.
FAQs about Sterling Silver
You probably come across sterling silver in your everyday life more often than you think. Sterling silver jewelry is especially popular, and the metal is made into a wide variety of rings, earrings, necklaces, bracelets, watches, charms, and pendants. It's also used to produce and embellish serving dishes, sculptures, frames, and many other household items. The use of sterling silver was first popularized in the 1800s, and today, sterling silver gifts and jewelry are widely available, as these items are often preferred as a less expensive alternative to gold and other precious metals.
How to Choose Meaningful Silver Pendants
Because they're available in so many different styles, sterling silver pendants are perfect for personalizing a look and expressing who you are. Whether you're shopping for yourself or you're looking for a great jewelry gift, be sure to choose a necklace that will send the right message.
Jewelry Care Guide
Dazzling diamond necklaces, shiny gold rings and luminous pearl brooches are often sentimental and always valuable. Rare gemstones and metals have enchanted mankind, and womankind, for millennia. Jewelry symbolizes love and commitment, and fashion jewelry diversifies your collection of accessories. Owning jewelry requires an emotional and monetary investment, whether you choose fashion jewelry or fine jewelry. You'll want to protect all your jewelry -- wedding rings, special occasion earrings, simple silver chains -- and keep it in like-new condition for a lifetime. This jewelry care guide outlines the basics of cleaning and storing these treasures.
Top 10 Diamond Pendant Styles
Diamond jewelry is always the perfect gift and a fabulous indulgence. A diamond necklace can be the best choice for daily wear, especially if you choose a pendant. They make any outfit sparkly with their brilliant shine and whimsical designs. Whether you prefer something simple and elegant, or you like to show off your personality with unique pendants, there is a style for you. Check out the top ten diamond pendants when you're shopping for necklaces.
Moissanite Jewelry Fact Sheet
The fire and luster of moissanite is undeniable. The brilliant gems are known for their sparkle and shine and are sometimes mistaken for diamonds. Used in a variety of jewelry pieces, including rings, earrings, and necklaces, moissanite is a fabulous and affordable diamond alternative that stands on its own as a unique gemstone. Learn more about moissanite jewelry, so you can shop with confidence.
How to Buy Cross Necklaces
A piece of religious jewelry reminds and quickly notifies family, friends, and strangers of your personal beliefs. It also serves as a personal reminder of faith and commitment. Religious necklaces are versatile and come in many styles. Cross necklaces also make great gifts. These tips can inspire you to choose the perfect piece of cross jewelry.
How to Give a Cross Necklace
When given thoughtfully, religious jewelry can impress someone you love. A cross necklace can be the perfect gift for many occasions and recipients, but religious jewelry gifts can be faux pas in some situations. Exercise caution and common sense when giving cross necklaces as gifts. With a little extra thought, you can surprise someone with the perfect religious necklace.
New Trends in Cross Necklaces
A piece of religious jewelry is one of the best ways to represent your lifestyle and interests. A cross necklace can say so much about you, especially when you choose religious necklaces and cross pendants with a lot of personality. Cross necklaces are no longer limited to basic, bland and boring designs. A trendy cross pendant with gemstones, geometric shapes or unique details will give you religious jewelry to accessorize both casual and dressy outfits. Allow us to help you choose new religious pendants and other cross jewelry with these trends in religious necklaces and pendants.
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Scherzer, Buchholz face off in Game 2 of ALCS
Oct 13, 2013, 12:48 PM EDT
Where: Fenway Park, Boston, MA
Gametime: 8:00 p.m.
Radio: ESPN Radio
Weather: Clear, 51 degrees, wind 4 mph
Starting pitchers: DET – Max Scherzer (21-3, 2.90) / BOS – Clay Buchholz (12-1, 1.74)
Get the two highest scoring lineups in the majors together at Fenway and what happens? A 1-0 game in which the deepest lineup in baseball musters one hit.
If that was a preview of more to come, runs could be be even more elusive in Game 2 with each of the team's best pitchers on the mound. Max Scherzer, MLB's wins leader, is making his third appearance already in this postseason. He held Oakland to two runs through seven innings in Game 1 of the ALDS on Oct. 4, then did his part in relief in Game 4 with two innings out of the bullpen.
Clay Buchholz lost his only start in the playoffs after giving up three runs in six innings against Tampa Bay in Game 3 on Oct. 7. Buchholz hasn't faced the Tigers this season because of absence due to injury, but he did see them twice last year. In his first start of 2012 he gave up seven runs in four innings off eight hits and two walks. He was much better in the second outing, going eight innings with just two runs surrendered.
In player vs. pitcher matchups, Buchholz has a much stronger history vs. the Tigers than his teammate Jon Lester who pitched yesterday. Through 24 at-bats Torii Hunter is hitting just .167 off the right-hander, and Miguel Cabrera is batting just .238 across 21 at-bats. Prince Fielder holds a .167 average against Buchholz, albeit in a much smaller sample size of six at-bats.
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#BCventures in 30 Under 30, Amazon & Apple Amaze, Google, Sling & MSFT HoloLens: The Week in Geek™ – Feb. 2, 2015
We'll start with #BCventures coverage this week since there are some big milestones to celebrate:
- The Forbes 30 Under 30 recognized three BC founder teams – all of whom launched their businesses while undergrads at Boston College. Huge congratulations to Drizly's Nick Rellas and Justin Robinson, Jebbit's Tom Coburn and Jonathan Lacoste, and NBD Nano's Deckard Sorensen who founded the firm with BC classmate & firm CEO Miguel Galvez.
- Google has tapped BC-alum-founded WePay to put Google Wallet in 200K more online stores! Congrats Eagle co-founders Bill Clerico & Rich Aberman!
- BC senior and #TechTrekGhana alum Loic Assobmo has launched a Medstartr campaign to raise money for his pilot program to connect patients and doctors in rural, sub-Saharan Africa. Loic won BCVC SEED, the social entrepreneurship competition, last Spring. Spread the word!
- Got Baby? BC MBA and #BCTechTrek alum Liz Lentis has launched LittleList w/over 40 partnerships & a giveaway. Go, Liz!
- Jebbit's Tom Coburn was also profiled in the Boston Business Journal piece "Inside the Mind of a Startup Founder."
Also keep these events in mind:
- "How Do I Build That?" Modern Mobile & Web Apps Demystified, Wed. Feb. 4, 5pm, Fulton 310. BC alum Patrick Allen, BCVC winner, MIT$100K ESC Mobile Track winner, and vet of Summer@Highland and MassChallenge will give a beginner's intro to prototyping tools and other resources so you can build your startup dreams.
- "What Every Startup Needs to Know," Wed. Feb. 11, 5pm, Fulton 150. BC alum Joe Theis, Partner at Goodwin Procter and member of the Boston Business Journal's 30 Under 30 list, and legal vet of the recent HubSpot IPO, will cover legal and other essentials that should be on every founder's radar.
- Boston College Startup Fair, Monday, February 9th, 2015 from 12-3pm, Heights Room, Corcoran Commons. A job and internship fair where over three dozen firms, coast-to-coast will court hundreds of BC students. Want in on wooing Eagle talent? See Tyler VauDell – firstname.lastname@example.com and Tom Herer – email@example.com for table availability and details.
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Why Investors Are Going Bananas Over Amazon's Holiday Results
Jeff Bezos has continually said that Amazon is playing the 'long game', and will make big bets on the future, even if this comes at the expense of the kinds of short-term, quarterly profits Wall Street expects. Analyst grumbling had been increasing, especially with Q3 coming in as the firm's worst in 14 years. But last quarter Amazon utterly crushed the consensus EPS estimate of 17 cents, earning an astonishing 45 cents a share. North American sales alone jumped 22%.
Amazon doesn't disclose how many Prime customers, the firm has, but it did say Prime membership is up 53% for the year. This is especially impressive given that Amazon increased Prime's US subscription from $79 to $99 a year. Electronics and general merchandise sales (which includes consumer staples that match well with Prime membership) increased 27% on the quarter, well ahead of the 22% predicted. Margins are also up, despite increased investments. Amazon's "other" category, which includes the firm's gargantuan AWS cloud computing biz, grew 43%, and Amazon will soon break out AWS results separately. Some analysts suggest AWS is already an over $6 billion business.
Side note: Our TechTrek students had a great time meeting with alums in Amazon's Seattle HQ, and we're looking forward to our first-ever visit with alums on Amazon's Cambridge, MA device design teams. My family can't wait for our Amazon Echo!
Amazon and Netflix to Bankroll Movies
More Amazon news: The firm announced plans to make a dozen movies this year, to be released first in theaters, later streaming on Prime Instant Video. The Amazon series Transparent was a Golden Globes hit, and the firm recently signed Woody Allen to create an original series for streaming. Amazon isn't alone, Netflix is also bankrolling movies, including a four picture deal with Adam Sandler, and a sequel to the martial arts hit Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon. And Netflix wants to bring these movies to devices worldwide, declaring "We want to be everywhere in the world within five years"
Now Amazon Can Run Your Firm's E-mail, Too
Amazon's fast-growing AWS runs data center tasks for some of the Internet's 'biggest in class' firms, such as Netflix, Airbnb, and Etsy. AWS has 1 million active customers and five times the capacity of the next fourteen cloud providers combined.
Now AWS will run your firm's e-mail and calendar function. In addition to industrial-strength computing and storage offerings, Amazon also offers Zocalo, a Box and Dropbox-style file sharing and syncing service; and a remote "PC in a Browser" Desktop as a Service solution. Email and calendar allows firms to add yet another critical business tech function with one trusted provider. Customers can still use native client apps like Outlook, iOS, and Mac mail & calendar, but the backend is run in the Bezos cloud. Amazon serves up a firm's global address book and users can also specify where their Amazon WorkMail data will be stored, which can both lower latency (fast access) and may be necessary for regional compliance reasons that require data to be stored in-country.
Apple's Monster Quarter
Apple posted $18 billion in net income, the most profitable quarter of any business in history. The largest quarter of any firm previously was Russia's Gazprom at $16.2 billion. The largest quarter from a US firm was $15.9 billion from Exxon Mobile in 2012.
Of the 20 most profitable quarters ever, 15 were from oil and gas firms. Apple made up all the rest.
About 1 percent of the planet bought an iPhone last quarter. That's sold 74.5 million iPhones in the last three months, 34,000 iPhones every hour. To put that in perspective the world's ENTIRE TV industry sold just 60 million televisions last quarter. The iPhone accounts for about 2/3 sales and earnings.
The largest firm in the US by market cap, and its most profitable, grew by a law-of-large-numbers-defying 30%.
Apple's China sales were up 70%, largely due to a recent deal with the nation's largest carrier, China Mobile.
Apple now has $178 billion in cash & short-term securities. To put that in perspective, as of this writing the market caps of T-Mobile, Sprint, and AT&T are $9.5B, $17B, and $170B, respectively. Give Apple another quarter and they'll probably bank the value of Verizon, which stands at about $189B.
Apple's app store business is only seven years old, but last year Apple paid app developers $10 billion, an amount roughly as big as the entire US domestic movie theater box office gross. The iOS app business has created 1.5 times as many jobs as all of Hollywood. Growth continues to march north – half a billion dollars was spent on apps in just the first week of 2015.
Could Google Become a Wireless Carrier?
There's no official word, but CNN is among outlets reporting that Google plans to become a mobile virtual network operator, or MVNO – buying wholesale access to carrier networks (T-Mobile and Sprint) and reselling it to consumers under its own brands at its own prices. This is the same kind of thing Walmart, Virgin, and most other US providers outside the "Big Four" do.
Google makes the planet's most popular mobile OS (Android), has become a cable-competing high-speed ISP through Google Fiber, runs VoIP through Google Voice, video conferencing through Hangouts, and content distribution through YouTube, among other things. One analyst suggests Google could sell $1 billion in wireless service within three years.
Dish Network's $20 Sling TV Attacks Cable
Dish Network's $20 SlingTV service is the first to allow US consumers access to subscription TV over the Internet without having to sign up for cable. It works over smartphones and tablets, and can get to the TV via Roku or Amazon Fire TV (not yet via AppleTV or Google Chromecast). The deal includes ESPN, the crown jewel of live programming which has held many sports-loving millennials to a cable contract. You can't pause or rewind ESPN or Turner programming, but other networks are allowing DVR-style controls, and the ability to stream after first broadcast. It also does one stream at a time, so password sharing with family members, friends, or roommates could lock you out. Sling might eventually grow an ad business, but right now when ads from cable stations normally show, Sling usually runs no ads at all (e.g. just a blank ESPN logo during the network's commercial breaks).
It's a good start, but the big networks like CBS, NBC, and Fox aren't available, so add Hulu into any cord-cutting plan. Neither are Comedy Central, AMC, and FX – channels that are usually included with basic cable, and which have hot programming lineups popular with millennial cord-cutters Dish is courting. But with HBO about to offer a streaming service that doesn't require a cable subscription, it looks like cable's programming dominance may be coming to an end.
Microsoft HoloLens: A Sensational Vision of the PC's Future
While the initial demo of Microsoft's new HoloLens hologram / glasses technology was 'highly scripted and completely controlled', the NYTimes came away thoroughly impressed, with tech writer Farhad Manjoo writing in the times that the tech is "sensational", "wondrous", and "blew me away."
In the demo, a Skype call to a plumber and electrician overlaid instructions on real-world parts so a HoloLens user could be talked through home repair. NASA helped Microsoft create a 'walk through' Martian landscape based on rover photos. And in another demo, elements of the wildly popular Minecraft game that Microsoft bought last year, inhabited a living room with the user 'erasing' physical objects when using virtual world objects to interact with them – think smashing and 'disappearing' the living room coffee table.
The product isn't ready yet, but Microsoft expects the first version to reach the market this year. For more demo videos and use examples, visit the Microsoft HoloLens site. It's worth a look!
Netflix Secret Algorithm Ingredient is a Human
For all the analysis Netflix does, it's important to remember that humans are involved in greenlighting content projects. That main human is Chief Content Officer Ted Sarandos (for content acquisition we're talking decision support, not decision making systems). Sandros says the decision making mix is 70% data and 30% judgment "but the thirty needs to be on top, if that makes sense."
A few more tidbits in this New Yorker piece on Netflix: Kevin Spacey is quoted confirming data helped greenlight House of Cards, relaying the Netflix pitch "We believe in you. We've run our data and it tells us that our audience would watch this series. We don't need you to do a pilot. How many do you wanna do?" Also, on the value of streaming as a way to battle piracy: Canadian BitTorrent traffic has fallen 50% in the three years following Netflix entry into that market.
Uber Deserves To Be Worth More Than The Entire Taxi Market
Why is Uber valued more than the whole Taxi market? Turns out it's a pie-growing monster that's already 3x the size of the San Francisco taxi market. Those using Uber case in gallaugher.com/book might want to share recent video of Uber CEO Travis Kalanick w/students.
And for those also using the book's Airbnb case here's a fun fact (with cool map): Over half a million people stayed with Airbnb on Jan. 1st.
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These Tanka Thanksgiving poems are examples of Tanka poems about Thanksgiving. These are the best examples of Tanka Thanksgiving poems written by international PoetrySoup poets
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A walk in the woods...
The sun shines through the tree leaves...
My time with You, Lord...
Under trees, orange and yellow...
With the fresh cool breeze of fall...
first fall snow
what i've dreaded
all summer
august september and october
just flew right by
mid november snow
thanksgiving just three days away
christmas just a month
to hell with coffee
a shot of wild turkey
dear old mother
times are tough
no thanksgiving turkey
"go kill the chicken!"
she said with forced smile
thanksgiving dinner
so much to eat
i'm almost sick
but company wants a violin solo
deep burple
thanksgiving ham
no wings
no wishbone
I'm pissed
make drumsticks from knife and fork
Dave Austin
it's the holidays
when thoughts turn to those of food
not just any food
sweets are thrust from every side
candy fruit cake and apple pie
the list is endless
when I think how weak i am
it makes me shudder
doubtless i shall overeat
so i must set a limit
i hate my fat self
when I look in the mirror
40 pounds over
over what the weight chart says
high school weight days are over
what is sensible?
dare I make it 45
easy to lose 5
just think of the tasty fun
candy fruit cake and mince pie
egg nog rich stuffing
that thanksgiving table spread
how my mouth waters
LOOK! the lady on t.v.
took off 50 with jenny
my god! 50 pounds!
why! 5 pounds would be a snap!
and now I'm resolved
i will sign with jenny
right after the holidays
Tanka Very Much
Thirst dries the desert
Drinking fills the passion depths
Girl trembles with cup
Water flows up from deep wells
More than thanks are on the lips
Around the table
All together, holding hands
Closed eyes, and bowed heads
As we give our thanks to God
For all His bountiful gifts
Happy Thanksgiving and God Bless us Everyone!
spirit's star blazes
angels slough caste to chorus
tongues of shepherds freeze
pride-twisted scripture withers
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12:0103(28)CU - Transportation, Office of the Secretary of Transportation and Local 3313, AFGE -- 1983 FLRAdec RP
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12 FLRA No. 28 U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF TRANSPORTATION Activity and LOCAL 3313, AMERICAN FEDERATION OF GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES, AFL-CIO Labor Organization/Petitioner Case No. 3-CU-20019 DECISION AND ORDER CLARIFYING UNIT Upon a petition duly filed with the Federal Labor Relations Authority under section 7111(b)(2) of the Federal Service Labor-Management Relations Statute (the Statute), a hearing was held before a hearing officer of the Authority. The hearing officer's rulings made at the hearing are free from prejudicial error and are hereby affirmed. /1/ Upon careful consideration of the entire record, including the parties' contentions, the Authority finds: Local 3313, American Federation of Government Employees, AFL-CIO (AFGE) was certified on June 17, 1974, as the exclusive bargaining representative for a unit of all professional employees of the Activity. AFGE seeks herein to continue to include in its unit two employees, Jane Lawson, Economist GS-110-15, (Job Position No. 79-618) and Ralis Pieridies, Regulations Specialist GM-301-15, (Job Position No. 82-117) /2/ who the Activity alleges must be excluded from the unit, since they are management officials within the meaning of section 7103(a)(11) of the Statute. /3/ The record reflects that Lawson, as an economist in the Activity's Economics Studies Division, Office of Economics, is primarily responsible for analysis and development of economic data relating to transportation activities. She assists in developing action alternatives which others in the Activity's hierarchy utilize in the development and implementation of Activity policy. Pieridies is a regulations specialist on the Deepwater Port Staff, Economic Studies Division. Under the direction of a supervisor, he utilizes his civil engineering background and deepwater port regulating experience to recommend new regulations, implement existing regulations, and review legislative proposals involving deepwater ports. In the lead case of Department of the Navy, Automatic Data Processing Selection Office, 7 FLRA No. 24 (1981), the Authority interpreted the statutory definition of "management official" to include those individuals who: (1) create, establish or prescribe general principles, plans, or courses of action for an agency; (2) decide upon or settle upon general principles, plans or courses of action for an agency; or (3) bring about or obtain a result as to the adoption of general principles, plans or courses of action for an agency. In


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I have a new Metrofloor vinyl plank floor in dark cherry. It shows every scuff. Flooring person put a polish on the floor - I know I will have scuff marks, but what products work the best in taking the scuff marks off?
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Beaver Christmas Ornaments
Personalized Christmas Ornament
Beavers are easily recognizable because of their flat paddle-like tails that are used for building dams. These noctural aquatic rodents are experiencing a decline in population due to the hunting of their fur, the use of their glands as medicine and perfume, and because they interfere with land usage when they harvest trees and flood waterways. Not always loved, in areas where they have built their lodges, massive destruction to forests and trees has occurred. This personalized beaver ornament is a great gift for a conservationist or anyone who just loves watching these hard-working critters.
Dimensions: 3" x 3 3/4"
Material: Resin
Material: Resin
NOTE: This is not a toy. It is not suitable for children to play with.
Ornaments shown on our site are personalized, as examples only, so you can see where we put the words/names you give us. Some ornaments allow you to select hair or uniform color. If there is no color choice, it is not available on that particular ornament. We will do everything possible to catch any mistakes in spelling, etc., but are not responsible if we do as you request, and it is then not correct. The ornament you see above is the way it will look when you get it, except for the personalizing instructions you give us and any optional attributes you select.
I am committed to delivering our customers the greatest selection of unique, personalized Christmas ornaments and gifts on the internet! We have over 6000 Christmas ornaments to choose from, each personalized with a name or special greeting from you!
Sincerely, Dianne Weller — Owner, Ornamentshop.com


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More than one-third of South Florida homes still underwater
With South Florida home values rising, the share of mortgaged homes that were underwater fell again in the second quarter, according to Zillow.
In Miami-Dade County, 36.7 percent of mortgaged residences owed more than their market value, down from 39.5 percent in the first quarter and 45.4 percent a year earlier, the Seattle-based online real-estate operator said.
In Broward County, 33 percent of mortgaged homes were underwater, down from 35.6 percent in the first quarter and 44.1 percent a year earlier, Zillow said.
The nation's negative-equity rate continue to fall in the second quarter, with 23.8 percent of mortgaged homes under water, Zillow said.
Among the 30 largest metropolitan areas tracked by Zillow, Orlando posted the third-highest rate of underwater mortgages in the second quarter (39.8 percent), behind No. 1 Las Vegas (48.4 percent) and No. 2 Atlanta (44 percent.)
Despite the improving trend, "millions of homeowners remain so far underwater that it will take years for them to regain equity, even as home values continue their recovery,'' Zillow said.
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