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Ends of my tomato plant are turning yellow
I have a beefsteak tomato plant and the ends of the branches are turning yellow, sometimes meaning that some of the flowers are turning yellow and drying off. It really only seems to be affecting the parts where the branches end plus some a small amount of leaves. What could it be?
Sorry but it could be many things. We'd really need to see a picture and have many more details to begin to ID the problem with any accuracy. What zone are you in, is the plant in ground or in a container, how old is it, how big, how often and what have you fed it, how much do you water it, is it your only plant, is it older leaves near the bottom or new leaves near the top turning yellow, etc. etc.
Flowers dying and falling off is normal if they aren't pollinated. Yellowing leaves is not normal.
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I am in zone 10. Its in a container and I'm not sure how old it is since I bought this fully grown. It started to set a good amount of fruit. 13-15. I gave it plant food a couple days ago but this problem started before I gave the food. I check the soil daily and water twice a day. But I try to make sure I'm not overwatering it. Only the bottom leaves are really turning yellow. The ends that are getting yellow are mostly ones with flowers on it.
Hello loveis,
The blossoms dieing and falling off means the flowers were not pollinated. That could be because of high temperatures or humidity, both of which will affect successful pollination. Also, if the plant does not get enough water to support the growth of a new tomato, it will die like that to allow the plant to support the tomatoes it is already growing. (Nature is funny that way.)
Container plants will need watering more often than tomatoes in the ground, probably 2 - 3 times daily or more often in times of high temperatures. Dig down with your finger about 3-4", is the growing medium wet, dry, or just right? If it is wet, don't water, if dry then water. If it is just right, check again later or the next day. If the medium is very dry, normal watering may have no effect on it, the water will just run off the top and down the sides of the container then out the drainage hole(s). In that case a slower delivery method is needed to allow the growing medium to absorb the water. That is the principle behind those glass watering globes you see advertised. You can slow the delivery down by taking a large plastic container (a gallon milk jug, or even a 2-liter bottle, you'd just have to repeat more with a smaller container) and make a very small hole in the bottom so that it just drips and place it in your planter and fill it up. Repeat as needed until the growing medium is thoroughly moistened throughout the container.
Mulching the top of your container with compost, straw, hay, rotted leaves, grass clippings, even shredded paper or sheets of paper or cardboard helps maintain a consistent moisture level.
Plants that are grown in any kind of container will need feeding more often than plants that are grown in the ground because each time they are watered, the water run off carries away vital nutrients. Many container growers will use a dilute solution of a liquid fertilizer every week or two depending on the condition of the plant.
I don't know how big that container is, but most people consider anything less than 5 gallons as way too small, others say 10 or more for a plant that size. The larger the container, the less you'd have to water. Something to bear in mind for next time.
I hope that helps.
Here is a link that might be useful: Container Gardening Forum
Good info from Betsy. That is one sad looking plant, heavily stressed and likely root bound in that small pot. What you are seeing on the plant is a result of that stress and the roots dying. And right now it is just trying to stay alive rather than set fruit.
But it is too bug to transplant now so about all you can do is some pruning to reduce the demands of the plant on the small amount of water and nutrients it can get from the pot and try to baby it along until at least some of the fruit begins to ripen and can be picked.
Cut off all the nasty stuff,and the bottom 10 inches of foliage and repot into 5-10 gallon container with drain holes,and well draing potting MIX .Water well and then start watering when needed ,Larger container will not need watering two times a day,(dont water log )after a week ot so try low strenghth fertilizer
No need to move by bees ,they are not needed .
I had a tomato plant that was stressed out like this and had way overgrown its pot. I removed the plant from its pot, teased out a few of the tangled roots, repotted into a larger container, and then gave it a dose of Fish Emulsion, both foliar and systemic. This helps reduce transplant shock. It recovered very, very well and has continued to grow and produce tomatos. It did look a bit droopy for a couple of days and then took off.
Susan, I hope my transplant does well! I just transplanted it. Unfortunately, my fiancee tried to put in a cage without my permission and bent and ruined one of the stalks. So I'm left with just two. =( I'll give it some fish emulsion and will hope for the best!


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AWFUL experience. I had a primary rhinoplasty done by Dr Portuese in 2012. We both weren't happy with the outcome; my nasal bones had drifted apart leaving the bridge extremely wide, as well as a very bulbous tip. He did a full revision in 2014.
I now have a BIG bump on the top/side of my bridge, I mean penny sized bump. The tip of my nose looks like a marble and the worst part - I can not breath in through my nose, nor smell.
My quality of life has decreased dramatically. Not being able to breath, smell, and having this big ugly nose in the middle of my face has sent me into a drowning depression. Dr Portuese practically laughed at me when I have come with my complaints time after time. I've gone to his office a total of twelve times. He did not look inside my nose ONCE. He ignored the fact that I couldn't breath - saying it was swelling. Yes, a year later and it's still swelling. Sounds like a lazy surgeon to me.
I honestly wish I could sit in front of his office screaming at everyone to not go see him.
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After many months of researching facial plastic surgeons in the greater Seattle Area, I finally decided to give Dr. Portuese a call to schedule my consultation. That call was by far the best call I had ever made. Due to both my complex external features and internal symptoms, I knew without a doubt that I needed the best of the best to perform my rhinoplasty. During my consultation, Dr. Portuese indeed diagnosed what I was already aware of, plus a lot more. Quickly my rhinoplasty was joined with a septoplasty, and grafts upon grafts, upon grafts. All I could think was 'wow my entire nose has to be reconstructed!' Dr. Portuese walked me through the procedure and even sketched exactly what his plan was to fix the severe external dent in my nose and to correct my breathing. I then met with Janet in finance and scheduling to help me better understand what was covered and what was not covered by insurance. The second I left I felt so confident in Dr. Portuese and his staff.... However I quickly realized I was not ready for such a big surgery. I was young and really scared. Everyone in the office was so understanding and was very adamant about scheduling the surgery when I was ready. They were not pushy at all.
Now fast forward two years later...when I was finally ready! I scheduled my 2nd consultation with Dr. Portuese. He again, walked through every step and reminded me of the procedure and the work that needed to be performed. He answered every and any question, and was extremely supportive and trust worthy. He made me feel so comfortable and actually so incredibly excited for my upcoming surgery!
The day of my surgery, the day went by so fast. I sat in a room overlooking all of downtown Seattle and the Puget Sound.. It was very beautiful and calming. I met with Dr. Portuese and the Anesthesiologist, whom both walked me through the process and clued me in how I would feel afterward. After walking into the surgical room, I laid down and talked to the nurses and Dr for 5 min while they hooked up my monitors and IV...I don't remember anything after that. A few hrs later, I woke up in recovery, and was then wheeled to my family to go home.
Dr. Portuese and his nurses perfectly prepared me for all post operative symptoms and care. There were no surprises or problems. I was called daily by a nurse to check my progress. I truly was never in a lot of pain.. It just felt like a bad head cold. The lack of sleep from being able to lie down was probably the most uncomfortable part (which is nothing). I believe I even worked from home the next week!
I am now 6 months post op and I can say without a doubt that I am so happy with the results and I am so happy with my decision to have Dr. Portuese be my surgeon. He is without a doubt an artist. His work is perfection! I can guarantee there is no one else like him! He does not use antibiotics or need to make one external incision. He is truly the best!
Thank you Dr. Portuese and staff for making my experience so amazing and for taking such good care of me! I now have the nose I was always meant to have and I can breathe again!!!:)
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Dr. William Portuese is a highly skilled and artistic plastic surgeion. I am very pleased with the results of my procedure--very natural and met all my expectations. I highly recommend Dr. Portuese.
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I am about 6 weeks post nose surgery for a deviated septum and nasal fracture and am so far pleased with the results. I broke my nose a few years back and it was crooked and stuffed, and even before that I could never breath very well. I finally decided to see a specialist about it. I was very skeptical of having surgery because its never fun but the staff made me feel confident in that decision and after trying some other things I was sure it was the best option too. Surgery went well, bruising and pressure was intense, and my nose is still a little numb/tingly but I can breath better way better and my nose is straighter. I'm also very pleased with my profile which wasn't even something that really bothered me before my surgery.
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I had blepharoplasty (eyelid reduction) surgery by Dr. Portuese. From beginning to end he and his staff were considerate and professional. The office and operating rooms are clean, safe and well-maintained. I am very pleased with the results of my procedure and would recommend him to my friends and family. Thank you.
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Dr. Portuese did a revision tip rhinoplasty for me in February 2012. He corrected a poorly done rhinoplasty I had done in the early 80's. I was very pleased with results. He removed a bump which had gone unaddressed in the earlier surgery and re-aligned the tip, which had become noticeably asymmetrical over the years. He also improved air flow by unblocking one nostril and also corrected a chronic bloody nose problem. I am a runner, and the surgery has markedly improved my breathing capacity. Dr. Portuese's staff was extremely helpful and professional -- and promptly responded to my email inquiries. I traveled from out-of-state to Seattle for my surgery. His staff welcomed my 16-yr old daughter, who accompanied me and cared for me immediately after my surgery. As noses go, I believe my case was somewhat complex. I was very pleased with the results, and only regret I did not find Dr. Portuese earlier.
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After an accident, a dear friend of mine told me about the best Facial Plastic Surgeon in Seattle. From the moment I stepped into his office, I felt comfortable and cared for. Dr. Portuese is kind, professional, patient, and knowledgeable. His staff is accommodating, friendly, and helpful. I came to him with a nasal fracture, deviated septum, and a bump on the bridge of my nose that I have carried for 30 years. I was anxious about having the repair/rhinoplasty, but the result is incredible. My nose is straight and the lump is gone. He was right, the recovery was much easier than I expected. I could not be happier with the experience and the result. I love my nose! Never thought that would be possible.
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LOVE this doctor and his staff. Extremely professional and good bed side manor. He is not pushy and he is a straight shooter. I had a complicated rhinoplasty performed over 7 months ago and I cannot describe how happy I am with the results. He is definitely the best.
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I had rhinoplasty surgery done by doctor Portuese I'm extremely happy with the outcome. He was very professional and I knew he understood and listen to me, the surgery went well and the recovery was quick and almost painless I am very thankful to him and his staff I feel like a new person with a natural beautiful looking nose! I would highly recommend doctor P.
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Dr. Portuese came recommended as a top surgeon. I heard many terrific things aboout his surgical talent and his bedside manner. I found both of these critical components in a doctor in Dr. P. I had a difficult to do procedure on my nose. I had severely restricted airways, which Dr. P opened up. I had severe sleep apnea which caused major health problems. Dr. P did an outstanding job before, during and after surgery. I would recommend him to anyone needing his services.
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For a downtown hotel, it was better value for money and even close to transport to the strip, but i was extremely disappointed with the lack of customer service towards a new guest (i.e. someone who doesn't gamble a whole lot or someone who comes here to the hotel regularly). Check in was an absolute nightmare, the attitude on "monica" was terrible, and having experience of working at a hotels front desk i was in complete shock. I purchased the hotel online and was told by the agent it was a 50$ deposit when i arrived i was told not ,in no in certain terms it was $100 and that i wouldn't have a room if i couldn't come up with the extra $50. I am a budget traveller and only pay out for stuff if i really need it or want it badly, but even the duty manager (as big as he was) even tried to bully me. Facilities - well as you can imagine all the slot machines you could ever ask for, amenities in the room - ask for a room without hairs in the bathroom which aren't yours. Food and drink - bars felt so enclosed into the wall there wasn't much space to move. Lanai Express - ask for fresh sweet and sour chicken unless your teeth can handle stones for chicken balls. I was however completely impressed with the grille, the duck is to die for and totally worth the higher price. The check out was just as bad again "Monica's" attitude stunk like the sewers, but yet i noticed that if i wasn't from Hawaii i was not good enough to have the service everybody deserves. At the end of it all i made a point of predominantly only using the hotel to sleep and would NOT recommend this place for newish visitors to Las Vegas
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Good Value
I just returned from a 4-night stay at the Fremont. My hotel room was very nice and served its purpose as a place to sleep, shower, and house my belongings. The bathroom is kind of small, but it was clean.
While playing the slots, I found the cocktail servers plentiful and the cleaning people came frequently to clean around the slot areas.
The Paradise Buffet was okay. The Paradise Cafe could benefit from faster service. The Lanai Express makes good pancakes.
I recommend staying there because it's a good value.
Good times at the fremont
my husband and I stayed at the Fremont to celebrate my birthday. we just stayed one night, but we had a great time. we just wanted to relax and have a good time and that's what we got. they're valet is really convenient and much welcomed because we just drove 3 and a 1/2 hours and the last thing i wanted to do was try and find parking and have to haul all my luggage to the hotel. it was nice that as soon as you entered the hotel from the valet area, the check-in desk is right there. you dont have to walk around a huge hotel lugging your luggage around. then the elevators to your rooms are located right across from the check-in desk..nice. the room was comfortable with a nice view of the fremont strip. the exit from the hotel to the strip is really close to the elevators. it was just nice to have every thing so close and convenient. i have no complaints about the fremont. i had a great time. not much to actually do on the fremont strip, but, ehh, i still had a good time. ( p.s. dont forget to check out the shrimp cocktails at the Golden gate hotel....yummy)
Everything I expected
The first time we went to Las Vegas we stayed on the strip. I felt disappointed. It was not what I had imagined. This time we stayed downtown at the Fremont. We didn't get a special rate. In fact, at $60 we could have stayed elsewhere. From the time the valet took our car to when the bell captain had our bags was under two minutes. It took about the same time to check in and we were on the way to our room. The room was not luxury. It was old and plain and clean and smelled nice. We went there to sleep and get more money out of the free room safe.The casino was fun and, despite the work being done on the canopy, the Fremont Street Experience was very cool. (We could have been at the Bellagio not watching the broken fountains.)I'm ready to go back and will stay at the Fremont again. They acted like they expected us and they acted like they were glad we came.Maybe next time we'll use the safe to store our winnings.
Liked downtown better than the strip....
We were in Vegas for a conference - we stayed two nights downtown at the Fremont - and found ourselves pleasantly surprised. Hotel was older, and room was small BUT the staff was friendly, the room was clean, and we LOVED being in the middle of the Fremont Street action - loved the pedestrian mall - no long walks like on the strip. Plenty of places to eat and drink, lots of shops, casinos of course. Didn't win, but then again, we don't on the strip either. A nice place to eat downtown in Main Street Station brew pub - great microbrews, and good, cheap happy hour food. The Fremont Street experience is awesome. We went to the strip for the next two nights - The Venetian - but would go back to the Fremont, definitely. Inexpensive, and fun.
Absolutely love the Fremont
My husband and I stayed at the Four Queens over Valentine's Day for a relative's wedding. We were comped. We really enjoy the Fremont, from the valet parking to check-in. There is never a line at check in and the staff has always been super friendly. In order to park your car, you must use the valet service, which is great. The only problem we encountered was the toilet. We called security and there was a very friendly maintenenace person in our room fixing the problem within 15 minutes. We are not heavy gamblers but you do not have to be to get free room offers in the mail. The rooms are average. We do not like any of the restaurants in the Fremont. Slots are a little tight Overall, to enjoy the Fremont Street Experience, the Fremont Hotel is the friendliest.
Total Ripoff
The "Let it Ride" table payout limits are so low, if you were to get a royal flush they would rip you off for $40,000. The buffet was awesome, but run through the casino before they steal your money.
I would defintely not stay at the Fremont Hotel ....
I would defintely not stay at the Fremont Hotel again. Our stay was ruined by unfriendly staff, rude waitresses, and unhelpful maintenane people. And if that wasn't enough, our room was right next door to the loudest construction site ever. Of course we complained and requested another room and were told "no" . . . they were completely booked. Our first anniversary became a nightmare due to our stay at this horrible hotel.
Relazation Time
In June my bowling partner and I were fortunate enough to be able to use the 4 day free stay at the Fremont. I have been able on several occasions to use the promotions offers that I have been sent from the Fremont. My partner likes to swim and so we were most happy to learn that we could now use the pool at the California. We have always had a comfortable, clean, non-smoking room. Housekeeping is excellent, the buffet is great. This time we also ate at Tony Roma's. We sort of treated ourselves before going to the show. The previous December I had also taken advantage of a four day free stay. My daughter came with me.
She really needed and deserved a vacation. It was great to see her visibly relax. It was her first trip to Vegas. She and I are traveling to again stay at the Fremont in Sept. Without these promotions I would not be able to enjoy the travel to Vegas that I do. Downtown Vegas is wonderful. My father loved Vegas. He was not a big gambler but he had been going to Vegas before it was VEGAS. He always stayed downtown. I was 45 years old the first time he took me to Vegas. He was living in Chula Vista, CA. I had come from CT. to visit. He flew us for a weekend to Vegas. We stayed at the Fremont. I had a room that overlooked the 4Queens; their ajoing room had a spa tub. His wife was quite taken with the tub. For a good, comfortable, safe time, downtown is the place to be. and you don't need a car.
Downtown stay
Stayed at the Fremont May, 2003 for three nights which were comped. Liked the idea of being right on Fremont Street, in the middle of all the action. Staying downtown is unique, because when you need a break, just go to your room. Staff was very helpful, and the room was adequate. Small, clean, with few anemities. No hair dryer, iron or ironing board, but the price was right. Staying downtown is so convient, and the machines seem to pay far more frequently than on the strip. Would stay again at the Fremont, if the rooms were free or cheap. Lots of action and so many places to visit within a few blocks. This is not for everyone, if you want expensive and classy. Just a nice friendly, inexpensive stay.
April 26, 2003 Trip
I made my reservations fairly early, and specifically asked for a room close to the elevators since I am disabled. I was assuredthat they would do this, and make sure that a bath seat would also be in the bathroom. Iwanted to have a no smoking room because ofallergies. Upon arrival, I was given a smokingroom that was near an elevator, but I had to walkup some stairs to get to the room. Since I am disabled, it was impossible for me to get to theroom. My husband went back down to the woman who checked us in, and complained. We were then given a smoking room in room 839. Thesmell in that room was terrible. I called to complain and housekeeping came in to spray theroom with frebreeze. It helped a little, but its impossible to get all of the smell out of the room.This was the worse experience that I have everhad at any hotel in my lifetime. I was verydisappointed to say the least. We were meetingrelatives there who were flying in from Hawaii andWashington state. Considering the amount of money that we have spent during our visit, I would think that we would have gotten betterservice. My parents especially like staying at yourhotel, but if this kind of thing happens on a regularbasis, then perhaps we should consider anotherhotel for our next family reunion. I hope you cando something about this. . . . . perhaps educatingyour staff at the front desk would help. While I wasgambling in your casino, another woman told methat she had this same problem before too. Shewas from Hawaii, and told me that some of her friends were complaining too. Apparently, this has been occuring with other of your customers, too. I would appreciate a response from yourhotel, and some tips that perhaps would make mynext trip less stressful in the future. Timothy and Lynette Floyd
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Today I am off work, and having fun with the Butiki educational tea box #2 while I work on carving a new block print. Just finished 5 half cups of different first flush darjeelings http://twitpic.com/e2lpl1
Next I am trying puerh #7
Trying to decide if I want to do a side by side of all the Kenyan teas in the box this afternoon :)
Fun times!
Thanks so much to Marzipan for a sample of this tea!
I actually have one of the Butiki Educational Traveling Tea boxes right now as well, but today is my last day of work for the week, so I'm planning to spend some time with the box when I'm home and can do a proper comparison tasting :D
Anyway, this is a wonderful, assertive, exciting breakfast tea! I would consider purchasing some in the future, if not for me then for my friend who absolutely loves Irish Breakfast teas! YUM!
I met Marzipan in real life today, and she gave me some of her special 52 teas blend! THANKS! :D
I've never had one of Franks white tea blends, this is exciting! I am drinking this unsweetened right now but I think I'll probably add a little sugar to my next cup to up the jammy qualities. It has a nice raspberry flavor! The white tea is somewhat bland, but I think some sugar would really make this one pop. I'll give it a rating next time when I taste it that way, but so far I do like this one.
Thanks again Marzipan!
I know! I was so excited! My first Steepster meetup! We figured out that we live in neighboring cities :) Wish I could meet more of you guys!
I've met three Steepster people before, although two were brief. Kittenna, Janelle, and Lala (I had tea with Lala). It was very cool! It's especially neat to me since I don't live in Major city, so I was very surprised to find people in my area :) @Keychange, if you ever get the chance I totally recommend doing it!
Thanks so much to Amanda Wilson for a sample of this tea!
Maybe my first Shang tea? This is quite charming. Creamy hay like white tea and gentle sweet floral honeysuckle. Very nice!
I have such a love/hate relationship with honeysuckle. I LOVE the scent, and I used to sip the nectar from the blossoms as a kid. (SO GOOD!) As an adult however, I've got honeysuckle taking over my flower bed and it is SUPER ANNOYING! shakes fist at it :)
Cold steeped this in milk overnight a la Courtney!
I do think I prefer it this way to just shaking it with cold milk and drinking it immediately. Seemed more evenly mixed. Plus it was less work first thing in the morning, which is always good.
Good breakfast!
Bear with me guys, this will be a long tasting note!
I was lucky enough to be one of the first to try this fine new puerh offering from Butiki. Not sure I've ever had a blend of sheng/shu before! Also this tea is from when I was 8 years old. WOW!
I took time today to steep it gongfu style, and took notes on each steeping! Puerhs can be so subjective, really, so take my notes with a grain of salt. 1 tablespoon of tea, 4oz gaiwan.
Steep 1- Only about 15 second steep. I didn't rinse it, this puerh is so old and precious I didn't want to waste a drop! The wet leaves immediately smelled a tiny bit smokey, with faint damp earth, pine and cedar notes. I can tell there is some sheng in here.
Steep 2- 20 seconds. The smoke is already almost completely gone. It is richer, and almost creamy now. The shu elements are starting to emerge and take over.
Steep 3- 20 seconds. The leaves are really "opening up" now. There is a distinct pleasant woody flavor. Maybe like if tea could be made from a freshly carved branch of oak? The taste is round, and very open. Mild and gentle sweetness.
Steep 3- 1 min. This very much makes me think about the forest, but there is zero dirt or moss. It is like the essence of a tree. I'm drinking a tree! :D
Steep 4- I think the leaves are getting tired, but there is a wonderful energy about this tea and I don't want it to quit. I think after this steep I'll leave them in some boiling water for several minutes and walk away and see if anything happens, haha…
Anyway, to sum up- This is wonderfully woody! Not a single off flavor or dirty vibe. Very sweet and good! I'd consider purchasing more for special occasions.
I don't think I tried anything older than 2005. Wow, I'm so curious. I have to try it, TeaTiff send it to me in that surprise package fr Butiki. I just don't have that special time to fully appreciate this rare tea.
Stephanie-Real interesting to see your notes on this! I can definitely see the "essence of tree" notes! I was contemplating adding a smoke note to the description but it ultimately left it out since it was hardly noticeable on the first steep and with some rinses I wasn't even getting a smoke note and I didn't want to turn people away from trying this puerh. Glad you enjoyed it! :)
boychik-How long are you planning on steeping it? If you want to do longer steeps 30 seconds, 2-3 grams should be sufficient.
I never measure anything when I gongfu brew. Mostly just eyeball the amount of room the tea is taking up in my gaiwan.
Short steeps. I think I'm bad when measure my tea. Since I don't have a lot and I want it to be perfect that's why I'm asking. My thinking in general that there is no bad tea, I just didn't make it the right way…
In case you didn't see my note in the "what did you get in the mail today thread" this tea was the BEST surprise! Stacy liked my idea from the custom blend contest so much that she made it even though it didn't win! I got an ounce of it in the mail yesterday and I had no idea it was coming
Flavors: Berries
On my shopping list… I have to finish off some Butiki teas before I can justify getting more, but I'm excited by all the new ones!
Awesome that Stacy did that! My Hubby would probably love the blend, he likes berry teas and line in his cokes.. So I'm thinking he would go for this one.
Thanks to Single Origin teas who provided a sample for review!
This is a nice green oolong! A little nuttier than I am used to. I am enjoying the nutty flavor but I tend to prefer brighter greener oolongs, I think. Ones with a tangy note. This one has a gentle floral element that I like though!
This one is nice and pretty sweet though! I steeped it western style.


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"Mediocrity...that I just can't stop listening to"
See-through plot development. Sub-par space physics. Author is good, and overall ties the necessary strings, but character development is shallow, and like an overzealous pitcher, the wind-up before delivery of a plot thread is painfully long. Additionally, the physics of space combat and comms is laughable. (ex. A ship pops out of an instantaneous wormhole transportation "ring", is then limited to relativistic travel/time delays, but never-the-less has real time communication capability with everyone in the system, and real time reporting of every other ships movement activities. Even the fleet movement concept is more or less limited to what surface ocean vehicles have been doing on earth for the last thousand years.)
Author needs to study more and incorporate realistic physics in his books, or at least provide an technological solution for avoiding those limits. Main character needs to have a little A LOT more depth. Associated characters need to be better developed. I feel as though I'm reading a story, written by a guy whose read a lot about relationships, but hasn't personally experienced many.
Saving grace of the series. I'm not sure if his voice acting is what the author had in mind for each character, but his "role-playing" smooths over a lot of stilted dialogue and actually sets the stage required for "willing suspension of disbelief" required to get into the story line.
maybe...but I wouldn't expect anything great from it. A lot like other sci-fi, big explosion, eye candy (hot actresses), surrounding an unrealistic "hero" who falls into being a good leader (though in real life would be horrible at it)...I wouldn't expect it to work on all levels, and miss intellectually stimulating and heart-string pulling completely. But as a blow-em-up for fun, sure.
In spite of my other negative comments above...Ive listened to 3 of them. I'll probably finish the series. Along the lines of a guilty pleasure, you don't have to think much or feel much to enjoy the books.
"in the tradition of G. RR. Martin"
Eye of the world fans will notice similarities, however in this story the lines between good and bad, protaganist and antagonist get largely blurred. (perfect book for the millenial crowd) perspective and situation has more to do what right/wrong than an actual firm line. for all that, well written and executed.
"Beyond good entertainment!"
Worth every penny
This is one of those Epic Stories that pulls in, then keeps you immersed from cover to cover. More than a coming of age, more than hollywood heroics, this story takes the tragic hero narrative to a pinnacle beyond where I ever imagined. I've enjoyed many, many books intellectually, the talent of the writer, the creativity of the story, etc.. This one pulled me in emotionally as well. You want the protagonist to succeed, you want his friends to enjoy happiness, you want the antagonist to be destroyed and to wring the neck of the annoying twits who interfere (as so often in life!) I laughed out loud, much to the amusement of my family, and had to excuse myself outside for privacy during the dark moments ... and I don't consider myself an overly emotional guy.
Rothfuss hints at a larger "epic" story, while never losing the threads of the story that make each character real. There's no obvious plot devices, no "mechanics of literature 101" sub-structure that display slavish adherence to what has been done thousands of times before. (though admittedly there are parallels) -- the real genius is that the story moves smoothly. The thread travels from the stories "present" to its "past" so well, you forget that you are reading a "Story inside a story" concept. The net effect is entertainment so well sewn together its incredibly easy to forget to sleep, or eat, or go to work as you excuse yourself just five more minutes to see whats around the next corner.
If you've ever lost yourself in a story, written, in music, or around a campfire -- you'll enjoy the talent of the author, the narration, and at least in my case, the creativity of an inspired concept.
Easy to listen to without jarring mistakes that pull you out of the story.
Yes -- then when I got to the end, I wanted to hear it again (I've listened to the series 3x now)
There are 3 books I've purchased over and over again for friends and family. I've purchased at least 6 copies of this one. The 3rd in the series can't get to Audible fast enough for my taste.
Give this book a chance. I promise you won't be disappointed.
"Best of the Sanderson line so far!"
I've only enjoyed the audio, so can't honestly compare the two
Tough question! Usually, author's only really develop 2-3 characters thoroughly. The rest serve as fodder for the plot or as foils for the protag/antag. In this book, Sanderson creates a number of really enjoyable characters that feel like they are, individually, there own. I'll spell the name wrong, but Calladin "Storm-blessed" has to be near the top, but I also really liked the Sprin, the assassin, and both the protagonist and antagonist brightlords (and their conflict). Even Wit has a special place...I can't wait to see where the author goes with his character.
Both great narrators. They've done a lot of audio work, and, having listened to them now for so long, I can almost immediately look past their voices and fall into the story itself. To be clear, their talent as voice actors is really what makes the difference--keeping me from falling out of the story due to jarring misrepresentations of the authors intent.
"...and you thought Lord of the Rings was as good as storytelling could get..."
I've read Mistborn, the last of the Wheel of Time series, and other works by Sanderson--but for my two cents, this is by far his best work. There are moments in the narration that seem to skip forward/backward that can be jarring, but trust the author, he'll deliver the story in full in the end. This one is up there with "name of the wind" and "Gates of Fire". Enjoy!
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Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic. Situated in the north-west of the country on the Vltava river, the city is home to about 2.3 million people. Prague has been a political, cultural and economic centre of Europe and particularly central Europe during its 1,100 year existence. For centuries, during the Gothic and Renaissance eras, Prague was the capital of the Holy Roman Empire. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
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Stephen George is an Aerospace Engineer with the Federal Aviation Administration's Unmanned Aircraft Program Office (UAPO) at FAA Headquarters in Washington DC leading the FAA's efforts toward the development of Unmanned Aircraft (UA) Sense and Avoid (SAA) standards. Mr. George also leads the UAPO evaluations for foreign export of U.S. manufactured UAS in addition to subject matter expert participating in the establishment of U.S. airworthiness standards for UAS and the associated System Safety methods for UAS specific systems and equipment.
Mr. George has held several appointments within the FAA, including Small Airplane Program Manager at the Denver Aircraft Certification Office and Senior Aerospace Engineer/Program Manager for Airborne Surveillance Avionics in the FAA's Avionic Systems Branch. He has been responsible for standards development and U.S. National policy for airborne surveillance technologies including the Traffic Alert and Collision Avoidance System (TCAS) and Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) and served as the FAA's Designated Federal Official for RTCA Special Committee 147 for TCAS II and RTCA Special Committee 186 for ADS-B.
Mr. George also served as Rapporteur of the Airborne Working Group of the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Surveillance and Conflict Resolution Systems Panel (SCRSP) and Aeronautical Surveillance Panel (ASP), developing Standard Aerospace Recommended Practices (SARPS) and the ICAO Airborne Collision Avoidance System (ACAS) manual. He was influential in the chartering of RTCA Special Committee 203 (SC-203) for Unmanned Aircraft Systems and has been engaged in multiple efforts in defining and bounding the UAS sense and avoid problem.
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When was the last time you scanned a QR code?November 25, 2014 by Jason Andrews
A QR code – short for Quick Response code – is essentially a square barcode that can direct a user to relevant content on their mobile device simply by scanning. The idea was simple — create a way to connect the growing digital world with online content leveraging a consumer's smart phone.
With over 50% of American adults now owning a smart phone[1], something as unique and practical as a QR code should have quickly become a success. However, the technology with so many positive elements, has taken more than 10 years to gain momentum in the consumer marketplace. Has the time come to pronounce the QR code a failed digital trend, or are these little squares finally positioned to take off?
Below are some examples preventing the technology from advancing and improvements that may rescue the QR code from demise.
Ease of Use
To no one's surprise, QR codes have proved time and time again too laborious to ever take off among mobile users. In order for the QR code to work, people first need to have a QR scanner app already downloaded. Next, they must be willing to stop what they are doing, unlock their phones and open the app to finally scan the QR code. And this is assuming the consumer is educated on how to use these codes. Otherwise the digital mark will also need to include instructions on how and where to download the proper app to read the icon before they are even able to discover where the QR code is directing them to or what its purpose is. All of this can be overwhelming and time consuming to an audience.
Poor User Experience
In the rush to capitalize on this digital trend, many marketing efforts were too inconsistent in creating mobile-optimized and rewarding landing pages or experiences for these codes, creating an unsatisfying user experience.
Many codes only take users to non-mobile optimized sites, or worse, to a site where the connection to the original call-to-action is lost. Yet, the destination is only half of the issue with developing a rewarding and engaging user experience with QR codes.
The other half is the implementation of the QR codes. QR codes located on moving objects like the outside of buses or trains, TV commercials, or even in emails can make the code unwieldy and difficult to use. Something a simple URL could achieve just as easy if not easier. All of this, as well as the necessary QR reader application requiring precious space on mobile devices hinder the use of QR codes.
Better Alternatives
- SMS short codes — every mobile phone has functionality that allows users to text. Short codes allow a user to text a simple keyword to a five-digit number and receive back information or a link to an online experience.
- Near-field communications (NFC) — Near-field communications (NFC) is still developing as a viable QR code alternative, but it has the potential to overtake preceding technologies and become the main driver of the mobile-physical integrated experience. Examples include the Google Wallet and Apple Pay.
- Augmented reality — While some companies have tied augmented reality experiences to QR codes, this is no longer necessary. Augmented reality allows for a much richer interactive user experience that can excite users to continue interaction.
To the Rescue
- Easier Use – With the launch of IOS7, the Apple Passbook app now comes with a QR code reader pre-loaded. Consumers now have one step less in reading a QR code. Also, Android phone's built-in Google Search widget can decode QR codes as well.
- Functional Use – While many of the experiences behind QR codes are still a disappointment, there are industries (particularly in industrial and real estate businesses) where having a QR code provides connectivity to deep linked product specifications, etc. Even realtors are using QR codes on property signs, for quick access to the property information.
- Innovative & Improved User Experience – Finally, in The Optical Society's (OSA) new high-impact journal "Optica," new research explains how QR codes are being used to create personal 3-D entertainment, product visualizations for manufacturing and marketing, and secure 3-D data storage and transmission by simply scanning a series of QR codes. Which shows that perhaps QR codes are better suited as supplementary, devices not marketing material.
Any technology will eventually evolve or be replaced. The timeline for the QR code however, may be getting shorter. Let us know what you think below in the comments.
[1] PEW Research — June 5th, 2013 — http://www.pewinternet.org/2013/06/05/smartphone-ownership-2013/


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I went to see and hear Col. Jefferson. He is an amazing man. The moment I liked best was when an audience member challenged him about what he did for civil rights. His response was, "I marched with Martin King".
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Garbage's Shirley Manson Says Latest Open Letter Is Not Aimed at Kanye West
Another open letter written by Shirley Manson has gone viral, but the Garbage frontwoman says it has been taken completely out of context.
Another open letter written by Shirley Manson has gone viral, but the Garbage frontwoman says it has been taken completely out of context.
With their self-titled debut album approaching its 20th anniversary, alt-rockers Garbage have announced a handful of celebratory gigs in Paris and London.
Nobody has called out Kanye West quite as eloquently as Shirley Manson.
In an exciting Facebook update late last week, Garbage teased their nearly 1 million fans with new music.
From American Aquarium to the XX, we rank the 100 albums we can't wait to hear in 2015.
Looks like the world should be bracing for a new batch of Garbage.
When Garbage and Screaming Females toured together last year, they teamed up to cover Patti Smith's smash hit 'Because the Night.' They've even recorded a studio version of the track in honor of Record Store Day (April 20), and you can check it out via the clip above.
The next installment in the 'Metal Gear' video game series is on the horizon, bearing the full title 'Metal Gear Solid 5: The Phantom Pain.' An intense, action-packed trailer has been released in anticipation of the new game, and it features Garbage's haunting tune 'Not Your Kind of People.'


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I was married probably less than a tenth of the time you have been. Yet, I am not "in love" with XH; probably haven't been since around 6 months after we started dating. We are also almost 4 years out.
And yet we plan to be remarried this year.
Maybe I am crazy, but I just feel done with "in love." I dunno.
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After 32 years of marriage I find contentment, symbiosis, the feeling that somebody on the planet knows me better than I know myself, the joy of having someone who will finish my sentences for me, knowing there is someone who will put their needs second to mine when required, having someone who accepts me for who & what I am despite my shortcomings.
These feelings far outway the fleeting 'butterflies in the stomach, soulmates forever' of 'in love'.
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The Chicago Bears agreed to a three-year contract with special teams star Eric Weems on Wednesday.
Weems spent his first five seasons with Atlanta and was the NFC's special-teams selection for the Pro Bowl in 2010.
Signing Weems could help ease the loss of Pro Bowl gunner Corey Graham if he does not re-sign and it adds depth to the return game, with Devin Hester hobbled at times by injuries last season and Johnny Knox recovering from spinal surgery.
Weems has 41 career special-teams tackles, 77 punt returns for 815 yards and 113 kickoff returns for 2,896 yards. He also has 24 receptions for 205 yards.
He joined the Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2007, when new Bears general manager Phil Emery was Atlanta's director of college scouting.
The Bears also agreed to a two-year contract with tight end Kellen Davis and a one-year deal with backup quarterback Josh McCown, retaining both players.
Davis has appeared in all 64 games for the Bears over four seasons and made 20 starts. He led the Bears with a career-high five touchdown catches last season.
McCown signed with Chicago late last season and appeared in three games, making two starts after Caleb Hanie struggled filling in for Jay Cutler.
McCown got his deal one day after Chicago agreed to a one-year contract with Jason Campbell to back up Cutler. The Bears also acquired Pro Bowl receiver Brandon Marshall in a trade with Miami on Tuesday, signed special-teams standout and linebacker Blake Costanzo from San Francisco and agreed to a two-year contract with cornerback Tim Jennings that kept him off the free-agent market.
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Emma Thompson takes on the complex role of Mary Poppins author P.L. Travers in Disney's Saving Mr. Banks starring opposite Tom Hanks as Walt Disney.
Thompson describes the role as challenging, telling Time Magazine, "She's the most difficult person I've ever played."
The Oscar-winning actress has tackled many complex characters like Margaret Schlegel in Howards End and Elinor Dashwood in Sense and Sensibility but Thompson explains the difference between these women and Travers is that the former were, "controlled by some very clear guiding moral principles." It was easier for her to understand those characters versus Travers who "was not like that at all. She was far more chaotic and confused and morally various."
Walt Disney had a soft spot for the story of the magical nanny with it being one of his daughters' favorites. Even so, Travers was hesitant and it became a struggle with the movie studio wanting to make changes. The biopic, in theaters on December 13, 2013 (January 17, 2014 in the UK), details the course in bringing the story to life.
While there was some strife, the film made it to the big screen in 1964. Travers passed away in 1996.
What do you think of Emma Thompson in character?