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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Redfish \Red"fish'\ (r[e^]d"f[i^]sh'), noun (Zool.) (a) The blueback salmon of the North Pacific; -- called also {nerka}. See {Blueback} (b) . (b) The rosefish. (c) A large California labroid food fish ({Trochocopus pulcher}); -- called also {fathead}. (d) The red bass, red drum, or drumfish. See the Note under {Drumfish}.
From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 [gcide]:
Nerka \Ner"ka\, noun [Russ. niarka, prob. fr. native name.] (Zool.) The most important salmon of Alaska ({Oncorhinchus nerka}), ascending in spring most rivers and lakes from Alaska to Oregon, Washington, and Idaho; -- called also {red salmon}, {redfish}, {blueback}, and {sawqui}. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
1: North Atlantic rockfish [syn: {redfish}, {rosefish}, {ocean perch}]
2: large edible fish found off coast of United States from Massachusetts to Mexico [syn: {red drum}, {channel bass}, {redfish}, {Sciaenops ocellatus}]
3: male salmon that has recently spawned
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I have returned from my holiday to Barbados and what could be more relevant to talk about this week than rest. It was by far my most relaxing holiday both mentally and physically, now I am back, fully motivated and ready to get back into my training and routine again!
Why the need for rest?
When you rest, you grow. It's quite simple really and a lot of the time 'rest' as a factor of growth is overlooked. When you rest, your body replenishes energy levels by restoring ATP (Adenosine Tri-phosphate) and glycogen stores, ready for the next time you perform an activity. At this stage your body also repairs damaged muscle tissue caused from training. These micro-tears; deep within muscles grow back bigger and stronger; as long as the correct nutrient, proteins are there to help with this regeneration process.
So, if you want to gain muscle, strength or improve your performance, you must factor your rest into the equation.
Training + Nutrition + REST = More Muscle/ More Strength/ Improved Performance
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The word 'rest' has quite a broad meaning and is used a fair amount within the exercise and fitness industry. We rest during training, we rest during the day and we rest at night. The same word, 'rest' can be applicable to many times in your average day.
I'm not going to go too deeply into rest whilst training but again it must be accounted for in order to perform and make progress in your training.
Naturally your body rests during the day and at night when you sleep. Unless you have an active job you will be physically at rest, although mentally alert and active. At night your body shuts off major systems (aside from your cardio-respiratory system of course) to allow a full recovery of various hormones and tissues around the body. For enhanced muscle repair while you sleep, supplement with a time-released protein which is absorbed over several hours.
Have you ever wondered why you experience DOMS (Delayed Onset Muscle Soreness) after a long sleep? Well aside from the fact that it is a delay in muscle soreness, it is most occurring after an intense training session and a deep sleep (when you grow).
Time off training
Every so often, we all need to just shut off, mentally and physically. Training 365 days a year is just not practical nor is it safe. Even so, training 3-5 times weekly all year round is also impractical. Scheduling a 1-2 week rest period 2-3 times in a year are just what you need to keep motivated, remain injury free and constantly make progress.
This is when you can make the most of the holidays abroad and just get away from your day-to-day routines to allow for a mental as well as physical break. In your time off training, take time to enjoy life and live a little. See your family and friends, make time for socials with those you are close to and enjoy eating some of the foods you enjoy.
You may feel weak or 'think' you look rubbish after a week off training but trust me your body will be very grateful and hopefully your motivation should come back stronger than ever! A week off training allows your adrenal glands to calm, taking away that physical stress which occurs internally when you lift weights or train vigorously. Adrenalin is responsible for releasing the hormone cortisol which has the ability to eat away at muscle tissue and other tissues in your body.
Within a couple of weeks back into your training routine, you should start to see a rapid increase in your strength and any temporarily lost size will be back in no time. As I said before you'll come back motivated and refreshed, ready to give everything 110% effort!
Having just had over 10 days off training and work I am experiencing all of the above, with the same feeling of DOMS I used to get when I first started training, I like to call it 'bad but good pain'. Once I re-adjust to my diet and introduce supplements again I'll be in full swing of my off-season, ready and motivated to set my eyes on my next big goal of 2013!
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Today's OPP comes from Lauren...
Lauren has a little girl who is 5. She knows right from wrong. Her and her husband try to pay attention to what they are watching on TV. She's been watching recently about the college coach being found guilty for sexual abuse, a recent abduction of a child or the shooting at a theater. She's not sure how to approach these topics and not be scared around people she knows and that there are people you can trust.
Teaching your child the ways of the world is a major part of parenting, but how do you decide just how much to tell your child.
Slacker struggles with this his oldest child is still a toddler...and he would go anywhere with someone if they had his preference in a toy or food. When is it the right time to teach right from wrong without instilling a ton of fear.
Steve has no real applicable advice on this topic at the moment. Usually he's full of info from his perch way above and looking down on all the peeps with kiddos...
How do you talk to them about the bad people/things in life?
Doesn't matter what age your kid is. Make sure you talk to them about healthy touches and proper anatomy terms. Kisds that are shielded or uneducated early in life might discover the thrill of a secret that could put them in harms way...
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Cuba's past is well-known, but what of its present? Take the family and find out for yourself on this jam-packed 12-day adventure that celebrates the island's colonial past and vibrant modern-day culture. Here, you'll learn to salsa in Havana, go swimming in Cueva de los Peces, explore colonial Trinidad and learn about the revolution in historic Santa Clara. Blessed with history, culture, and unspoiled natural splendour, Cuba is captivating, indoors and out.
- Day 1 Arrive Havana
- Arrive in Havana at any time. A G Adventures representative will meet you at the airport and transfer you to our joining point hotel. There are no planned activities, so check into to the hotel (check-in time is 3pm afternoon) and enjoy the city. In the late afternoon/evening you will meet your fellow group members to go over the details of your trip. Check the notice board (or ask reception) to see the exact time and location of this group meeting. After the meeting we will be heading out for a meal in a nearby local restaurant (optional). If you arrive late, no worries, the leader will leave you a message at the front desk. One of the oldest cities in the western hemisphere, Havana was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO in 1982. It contains a wealth of colonial architecture, and the old city and streets around the malecón (ocean-side walkway) are best discovered on a walking tour. In 1519 the Spaniard Diego Velázquez moved San Cristobal de la Habana from its original site to its present one. The city remained a port of relative obscurity, within the empire, until gold and silver began to flow from New World mines back to Spain. Havana became the gathering hub for shipments of treasure from the ports of Cartagena (Colombia) and Veracruz (Mexico). Soon pirates turned their attention to the port and the city of Havana and its annual treasure trove became the number one target for the Dutch, English and French. Eventually the Spanish began construction of various forts and a protecting wall to repel the invaders. Nevertheless, the city was sacked in 1762 and held by the British under the command of Lord Albermale for nearly a year. Eventually, the Spanish exchanged the territory of Florida for the island. The end of the British occupation also signalled the beginning of more economic freedom for the islanders, as they were given the right to trade with cities other than Cadiz in Spain. The ensuing economic boom translated into steady growth in population and material progress. The main area of interest to visitors is La Habana Vieja (The Old City), where walking or bicycle taxis are the best modes of transportation. Points of interest in this part of town include La Catedral de San Cristóbal de La Habana, the Palacio de los Marqueses de Aguas Claras (which now houses a restaurant), the Museo de Arte Colonial and the Plaza de Armas, with its statue of Manuel de Céspedes, one of the leaders of the Cuban independence movement. The Palacio de los Capitanes Generales is also located on the Plaza de Armas, which now houses the Museo de La Ciudad. You will find the oldest colonial fortress on the plaza's northeast sector, the Castillo Real de la Fuerza, whose construction began in 1558. The city is home to various museums, and depending on your area of interest, there is practically a museum for everyone. One of the city's (and the island's) most prominent attractions though, are its music and clubs. Everywhere you go you will hear and feel the music and see people freely dancing in the streets. The island literally pulses with the beat and blend of Afro-Hispanic rhythms and movement.
- Day 2 Havana (1B)
- After arriving into Havana, we spend today exploring the city. We uncover the history and culture of La Habana Vieja in style, taking a classic American car tour through the city. Points of interest in this part of town include La Catedral de San Cristóbal de La Habana, the Palacio de los Marqueses de Aguas Claras (which now houses a restaurant), the Museo de Arte Colonial and the Plaza de Armas, with its statue of Manuel de Céspedes (one of the leaders of the Cuban independence movement). The Palacio de los Capitanes Generales is also located on the Plaza de Armas, which now houses the Museo de La Ciudad. You will find the oldest colonial fortress on the plaza's northeast sector, the Castillo Real de la Fuerza, whose construction began in 1558. In the afternoon we get a chance to stretch our legs as we take a salsa class. A chance for dad to show off his dancing skills! We stay in Havana this evening.
- Days 3 Viñales (1B)
- Venture further into Pinar del Rio province to the small town of Viñales, cradled in a fertile valley and surrounded by an unusual landscape of limestone pincushion hills known as mogotes. Arguably one of the prettiest natural areas in Cuba, we have plenty of opportunities to enjoy the area, whether it be horseback riding, hiking, or simply sitting back by the pool and enjoying the view. Here we take a sightseeing tour of the valley, including a visit to the Cueva del Indio ("Indian Cave"), where we can get up close to the valley's incredible geological formations, including a section of the cave toured by boat! On Viñales' main plaza there are both a cultural centre and a municipal museum, however most visitors to the area come for the views and the nearby outdoor activities. The region has extensive cave systems, a result of the slow dissolution of the limestone bedrock by underground rivers; the conditions also created the striking mogotes, reminiscent of the hills of Guilin in southern China. There are plenty of outdoor activities here, including horseback riding or hiking to incredible views of the valley and sprawling tobacco fields. Travel time to Viñales: approx 2 hours.
- Day 4 Las Terrazas (1B)
- From Viñales we continue a short journey to the nature reserve of Las Terrazas. Locted in the Sierra del Rosario mountains, the reserve is filled with lakes and waterfalls and a great place for the kids to play in all day.
- Day 5 Playa Giron (1B)
- We continue to the south of the island, heading for Playa Giron, the scene of the attempted invasion of Cuba by American forces. Along the way we stop to visit the crocodile farm at Guama,. Here, crocodiles are raised and conserved, and you can see how they are looked after and cared for. We stop at Cueva de los Peces where the kids can swim among brightly coloured fish and stop to enjoy lunch. We continue on to Playa Giron for the evening, where we can stop on the beach and watch the sun go down.
- Day 6 Cienfuegos (1B)
- Take a short ferry crossing this morning across the bay to Castillo de Jagua. Located in the entrance of the Bay of Cienfuegos, the fortress was built in the 1740s by the Spanish to protect the bay from pirates. You and the kids can pretend to be protecting the bay from invaders all over again. We continue to Cienfuegos, where the rest of the day is free and we spend the night.
- Days 7-8 Trinidad (2B)
- It's a short drive along the coast this morning to the southern coastal city and UNESCO World Heritage Site of Trinidad. We include a tour of the area to get your general bearings; the rest of the time is free to wander the cobblestone streets, shop and experience the great music scene that has made this city famous. La Villa de la Santísima Trinidad was founded in 1514 by Velásquez; the defender of indigenous rights in the Americas, Fray Bartolomé de Las Casas, attended over the settlement's first mass. The future conqueror of Mexico, Hernán Cortés recruited sailors here for his future expedition into that land. It is a charming, small town with the green mountains of the Sierra del Escambray in the background, and the turquoise waters and pure white sand beaches of the Caribbean Sea just a short distance away. The area saw a lot of action during and following the triumph of the Revolution, as gangs of counter revolutionaries hid out and struck from the nearby safety of the mountains. The Museo Nacional de la Lucha Contra los Bandidos and the Casa de los Mártires de Trinidad chronicles the struggles of this period in the town's history. Trinidad is a musical hub (and in Cuba this is saying a lot), and you are never out of earshot from a group of musicians playing local salsa or son. The town has the requisite Casa de la Trova, a mainstay of Cuban musical culture in every town, and most nights of the week you can find locals and tourists alike dancing and enjoying live music in front of the Casa de la Musica, on the corner of the main plaza. Those visitors looking for outdoor activities will find Trinidad a haven for horseback or bicycle riding (don't expect any modern mountain bikes though!). If an unspoiled, white sand beach sounds like what you're looking for, try snorkelling or diving in nearby Playa Ancón, just 12km (7.5 miles) from town. The nearby Valle de los Ingenios (Valley of Sugarmills), also a World Heritage site, is dotted with remains of the island's vast sugar cane plantations. Valle de los Ingenios was fairly inactive until the 1800s, when French refugees fleeing a slave revolt in Haiti landed here en masse and brought with them sugar cane cultivation. The new residents settled and farmed in the valley, and wealth flowed into the local economy; at one point the area produced one third of the country's sugar. The sugar boom ended with the two wars of independence, but the wealth generated by the industry remains visible in the town's once grand mansions, colourful public buildings, wrought iron grill work and cobblestone streets. Indeed, the last three centuries have both changed the landscape and left over 70 architectural and archaeological sites to be explored: the boiler house, dregs house, manor house, slave quarters, warehouses, stables, distilleries, tile factories, bell towers, as well as other masonry works to dam and conduct the water of brooks and cisterns used in the collection of rain water, among others.
- Day 9 Topes de Collantes (1B)
- Cuba is an island well known for it's natural beauty, and during our journey we get to see a lot of the natural wonders here. Today we visit Topes de Collantes nature reserve, in the Escambray Mountains. Filled with caves, rivers, waterfalls and natural pools this is a natural playground. We have the day here, before we transfer to our hacienda accommodation for the night.
- Day 10 Santa Clara (1B)
- Heading inland today we visit the site of some of the most important moments in Cuban history at Santa Clara. Kids will be fascinated by the stories of the Cuban revolution, and can see the armoured train used by the revolutionaries to attack the government troops that helped to turn the revolution for them. Che Guevara's mausoleum is here, so the whole family can learn all about the history of one of the most important people in Cuban, if not world history. Overnight in Santa Clara
- Day 11 Havana (1B)
- We drive this morning back to Havana. On our return, the rest of the day is free here. Explore the city at leisure, visit some of the bars and restaurants in the city, or sit at a cafe and watch the world go by. This evening is a great opportunity to have one final meal with newfound friends and family together.
- Day 12 Havana (1B)
- We transfer to the airport where the trip ends and we say goodbye to our newfound friends.


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Fertilizing Japanese Maple trees
We have japanese maple trees in containers on our balcony. Two of the JM, their leaves have fallen almost all off. We think the leaves have fallen prematurely though maybe someone can advise? Also, we haven't used any fertilizer on our JMs, which we got at earlier this year (2012). When should they be fertilized? I was planning to get Espoma Tone Tree Food and see if that will help.
Also, one of the JM has white powdery mildew on its leaves. Any recommendations as to what I can use to get rid of it? If the leaves are falling, will the white powdery mildew affect the JM when it grows new leaves in spring?
Nothing premature about a JM losing leaves by late November.....rather, I'd be very surprised if they hadn't!
Any plant grown in a container will need routine fertilization. There are insufficient nutrient levels in potting soil to begin with and every time you water, you leach out what may be there. Unless it is a water soluble formulation, organics (like most Espoma products) do not work very efficiently for container plantings. I use a slow release like Osmocote when potting up and then again seasonally each spring for all my potted trees. I also supplement during the growing season with a water soluble product - all work about the same - around once a month or so or when I fertilize my seasonal and edible container planting.
Powdery mildew is a seasonal ailment, usually appearing in late summer or fall when conditions are dry but evening humidity high. Making sure the containers receive adequate water at that time of year is important - that can greatly reduce the incidence of PM. Also, adequate air circulation (don't crowd the plants on your balcony). Gather up and dispose of any fallen leaves and don't worry about overwintering spores. Not enough of a concern to be an issue :-)


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Looks like newly engaged Scarlett Johansson can cross shopping for a bridal gown off her to-do list.
"I'm definitely doing her wedding dress," fashion's Stella McCartney, 36, told People at a Tuesday night cocktail party she hosted at her West Hollywood boutique – where she arrived fashionably late along with the couple Charlize Theron and Stuart Townsend.
There's only one hitch before Johansson, 23, gets hitched to fiancé Ryan Reynolds (who proposed recently), according to McCartney: "She doesn't know it yet."
As earlier reported, Scarlett is in attendance of tonight's "Superheroes: Fashion and Fantasy" Costume Institute Gala at The Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. It is a different look for Scarlett and she's looking absolutely stunning! You can definitely see a glow there. What do you think of her Dolce & Gabbana gown? I think she looks like a fairy princess.
Update: First photos have been added in the gallery.
– Events: Costume Institute Gala
Congratulations to Scarlett Johansson and Ryan Reynolds, who have announced their engagement today!!!
After dating for more than a year, Scarlett Johansson is set to marry her boyfriend Ryan Reynolds, People has learned exclusively.
"They're both thrilled," Johansson's rep Marcel Pariseau tells People.
Reynolds, 31, currently filming the aptly named The Proposal in Boston with Sandra Bullock, recently popped the question to Johansson, 23. The couple have not set a wedding date.
The Nanny Diaries star is expected to show off her sparkler at Monday night's Metropolitan Museum Costume Institute Gala in New York. Sources say Johansson is eager to "show off her rock" with her Dolce & Gabbana gown.
I have been going through the donations bin this weekend, which includes some really cool stuff. Romina and Joanna sent in scans from new Dutch and Polish magazines (including some new pics!) and Roberto contributed screencaps of deleted scenes of The Nanny Diaries, which can be found on the Italian DVD. I've scanned Scarlett's page from the FHM '100 Sexiest' special and added plenty of additional pictures to the New York, I Love You on set albums. Click here to view all new additions. Enjoy the new goodies and, again, thanks so much to everyone who contributed!
– Magazines: FHM (UK) – June 2008 – 100 Sexiest
– Magazines: Celebrity (The Netherlands) – May 2008
– Magazines: Tele Swiat (Poland) – March 17, 2008
– The Nanny Diaries: DVD Screencaptures > Deleted Scenes
– New York, I Love You: On the Set – March 12, 2008
A slew of additional A-list attendees have been confirmed for Monday's annual Costume Institute gala. Diane von Furstenberg has designed custom dresses for Ashley Olsen and Mary-Kate Olsen, who will attend as her guests; Hilary Duff will sit with Allure editor Linda Wells; Sofia Coppola, Karen Elson, Rachel Feinstein, and Helena Christensen are attending with Marc Jacobs; Dolce & Gabbana (Domenico Dolce has already arrived in New York) are dressing Scarlett Johansson and Iman and David Bowie; Gisele Bündchen and Tom Brady are guests of Donatella Versace; Zoe Kravitz is sitting at the Teen Vogue table; and Lake Bell and Cameron Diaz have been invited by Vogue.
Will Scarlett and Sofia Coppola get photographed together? That would be so awesome! In any case, I cannot wait to see Scarlett out and about again!
Thanks to our friends at CameronFan.com for the article!
Scarlett is currently featured in a couple of magazines, promoting her album. If you know any more, please get in touch!
• Les Inrockuptibles (France) – April 29-May 5, 2008
• Spin (US) – May 2008 // Read the article
• Paste (US) – June 2008 // Read on for a speak peak of the article
From Paste magazine:
Yes, Scarlett Johansson is beautiful in person. It's not an optical illusion or camera tricks or makeup magic or airbrushing. That's usually what people want to know when they find out you've interviewed her. Guys ask if she's real. Girls always—without fail, without hesitation—ask what she was wearing. What can I tell you about her that I don't mention in my June cover story? When answering a question, she'll look past you into space for the words. But then, without warning, she'll lock eyes with you mid-sentence, utterly confident in her ideas, even as they take shape.
It seems that Scarlett's album and the music video have stirred up some controversy online and in the media: people seem to either love or hate it! NME gave the album 8 out of 10 – pretty good! You can read the full review here and check out an excerpt below. Remember that you can always come and voice your opinion on Scarlett's work on the forum – as long as it is voiced in a respectful manner. We'd love to hear from you!
This is a brilliant album that will no doubt top some 'best of 2008' lists, but it's hard to work out if it's a one-off or not. Perhaps the answer lies in the one original track, 'Song For Jo', which stands out as a result of its sparseness. A lone acoustic guitar strums, as an ambient orchestra plays in the background. It recalls Karen O's Squeak E Clean collaboration 'Hello Tomorrow' and suggests that if Johansson and Sitek collaborated on a second album, similar ghostly magic could happen again. Let's hope they do.
Here's a quick little gallery update with a bunch of pretty photos, including new Vicky Cristina Barcelona stills and additional photos of the "Anywhere I Lay My Head" album photoshoot… Stunning! Thanks so much to all of our lovely forum members who contributed to this post!


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Democrat Kathleen Kennedy Townsend criticized her Republican opponent's record on health care issues yesterday while unveiling her own proposal to modernize and expand community medical centers that provide low-cost care to the poor and uninsured.
Speaking at South Baltimore Family Health Center in Cherry Hill, Townsend said that as governor she would create a four-year, $5 million annual grant fund called the "Capital Needs Fund for Maryland's Community Health Centers."
"Health care centers do such an excellent job in reaching the people who need it," Townsend said. "It's because the health care center is in the community, and they know the community and know how to reach out."
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Townsend said her proposals offer voters a sharp distinction between her and Rep. Robert L. Ehrlich Jr., her likely Republican opponent. She said Ehrlich voted in Congress to cut funding for Medicare and against increased funding for the Women, Infants and Children program, which provides food vouchers and nutritional information to low-income families.
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May Half Term 23rd May available from Saturday to Saturday.Nant y Ddwylan is a wonderful imposing house dating back to the 17th century and was once a Coaching Inn with a colourful history, it is just perfect for family or friends to gather. In the main house, the rooms are well-proportioned with high ceilings, slate floors and large sash windows, while the attached cottage converted from the original outbuildings is cosier with smaller rooms, white-washed stonewalls and beamed ceilings. In the heart of the house the original bar has been retained, so enjoy evenings acting as bar man while you gather round the large Inglenook and wood burning...Read more
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I volunteer at the county-owned nursing home. I do the beautification of the grounds (the county will not do that, they just mow the property). This picture is of the gazebo in the center courtyard, the only place residents can go to smoke. In fair weather, they smoke anywhere; however, this is their shelter for less than favorable conditions.
Several years ago, the family of one of the residents brought in hanging baskets for the gazebo. Their loved one died and I have attempted to plant new ones every spring.
Here is my problem, as you see in the picture, the baskets hang under the gazebo and thus don't get any rain. AND, they are exposed to the heat of the sun in the morning and evening. This view is looking east.
What might you consider having in these hanging baskets?
Don't know if you have the room to move these to a sheltered area in the winter, but you might try Hello Yellow Asclepias (Butterfly Weed). They are actually a perennial, but because they are in planters, they could freeze over the winter if you can't move them to a protected area. That would keep you from replanting each year, though you might have to divide them every few years to refresh the planters. They like the full sun & they are drought-resistant, so won't have to be watered as often as many.
For an annual, try the annual euphorbias. They are really drought tolerant and will also enjoy the sun.
Here is a link that might be useful: Hello Yellow Asclepias
A clarification: I need ideas for the hanging baskets.
The bed on the left is all veggies; and the big raised bed is all perennials.
I can get there to water and rotate the baskets only once a week and no one in the building is willing to accept the responsibility of helping.
I think Grandma was suggesting that you try the butterfly weed in the hanging baskets. Even as drought tolerant as they are, if they aren't able to send down their deep taproot, I don't think they could stand those conditions. I can't think of anything that could survive all summer in a pot with water only once per week. Maybe a succulent?
I think Grandma was suggesting that you try the butterfly weed in the hanging baskets. Even as drought tolerant as they are, if they aren't able to send down their deep taproot, I don't think they could stand those conditions. I can't think of anything that could survive all summer in a pot with water only once per week. Maybe a succulent?
What about hardy ice plant? It comes in some great, bright colors, drapes nicely, can take dry and sunny conditions, and deadheads easily. I use it in similar conditions in 2 wall baskets by our pool deck.
You can get those deck planters that can then hang on the outside of the railing. That may still be under the roof of the gazebo, but they would be low enough that the occasional rain might hit them.
Otherwise, for drought-tolerant and low-care hanging plants, I like purslane, moss rose, and purple queen.
i would use some trailing ivy ... as a secondary plant ...
drought hardy ... low light tolerant .. etc ...
but i dont understand your premise as to rain ... are you suggesting they will never be watered??? .. have you tried recruiting a resident.. as to daily care ... perhaps the prior system worked.. because the lost beloved actually took care of the plants. ... i would find it hard to believe.. that there isnt some aged gardener.. who would love to be in on this project.. and help you take care of it ... therby greatly expanding your options as to plants ....
i dont think anything will thrive in that concrete jungle.. without supreme aftercare ... and i am not sure.. that i would consider it shade at all ... because of reflected light ....
and as to drought tolerance.. if you are making the pots.. what are you using for media ... maybe you can do better???
The nursing home is not a 'retirement' center, but a place where folks go due to significant health problems. 90% are in wheel chairs and almost half have dementia (at one level or another); thus no resident would be able to assist.
I plant the veggies so that they can bend over a bit and pick them. The activity department also has cooking club every other Thursday and they use whatever seasonal stuff I have.
The hanging baskets get a good soaking when I am there; and I turn them and rotate them clockwise around the gazebo. Late afternoon sun in the summer comes in hot. And, the concrete that is everywhere holds the heat for a long time.
I have the baskets and I have the potting mix and the hooks are already under the edge. I'll try some of your suggestions and see what I can make happen.
Thanks for the advice.
The suggestions of portulaca, ivy and sedums are very good. I would also give lantana a try. I agree with Ken that there is likely to be adequate reflected light. You might try one of the moisture control potting mediums. I hear you about the abilities of your residents, but it occurs to me that if they are able to get out there to smoke, there really might be one or two who could carry a pitcher of water out there for each smoke break. It's worth asking around. Also, some of the employees there might take an interest. Especially if they are smokers too.
I've seen just about the exact same set up when I visited an aunt. Usually any routine or daily care fell to an aide since many/most of the residents wouldn't be hoisting themselves out of wheel chairs or their walkers to lift a watering can to a high hanging basket.
That's a very nice courtyard, some real color for the gazebo baskets would be lovely.
Maybe something like the "Supertunia" Bordeaux petunias; geraniums are low maintenance, both the standards and trailing. Angel Wing Begonias, coleus. Sweet potato vine.


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Senior Ernie Heifort of the Bemidji High School football team has been named to the Minnesota Associated Press All-State high school second-team. The All-State selections were determined through votes by the state's sports writers and broadcasters. Heifort, 6-5 and 230 pounds, made the second-team as a linebacker.
During the construction of the Cass Lake-Bena middle school CL-B wrestling coaches Ron Milbrandt and Mike Hanson brought tape measurers to the partially finished gymnasium to determine its dimensions. "We wondered if it would be large enough to hold some wrestling mats," Milbrandt said Friday. As it turns out, the middle school could accommodate a mat or two and in 2002 that discovery spurred Milbrandt and Hanson to consider hosting a large-scale wrestling tournament. Before long the tournament became a reality and on Friday Cass Lake-Bena welcomed 36 teams to the prestigious Big Bear. "I
The Nordic ski teams begin their competitive seasons today as the Bemidji High School boys and girls squads host the Bemidji Relays at the middle school trails. Among the teams expected to join the Lumberjacks are Brainerd, Deer River, Detroit Lakes, Fergus Falls and Trek North. Today's action is scheduled to start at 10 a.m. The junior varsity athletes will ski a 5-km skate course.
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When the season began the Bemidji boys hockey players were faced with the task of playing their first six games on the road and dealing with all of the problems and obstacles such a schedule would throw at them. The road trip began with a trek to East Grand Forks and the next night BHS headed to Monticello. During the next week the Jacks would board the bus four more times and stop in Sartell, Moorhead, St. Cloud Apollo and Warroad. "When you are gone that much it is tough to stay healthy, keep up on the academics and perform at a high level," said Bemidji coach Wade Chiodo.
Heading into Thursday's home opener against Thief River Falls Bemidji boys swimming and diving coach Woody Leindecker was anxious to see how his athletes would perform and, overall, he was pleased. "Fundamentally our younger kids did well and many of our upperclassmen matched their taper times from last year's section meet," Leindecker said following Bemidji's 126-54 victory. "I also saw that the split times of the second laps of some races were slower than the lead laps and that's a conditioning thing.
When the season began the schedule makers stuck the Bemidji boys hockey team with a monumental task: opening the winter with six road games. The marathon finally ended Tuesday in Warroad with a 1-0 victory and BHS defied all odds in posting a 5-0-1 record. Steve Heller swatted in a rebound of Tyler Follis' breakaway shot 10:41 into the middle period for Tuesday's lone goal and netminder Jeremiah Graves preserved the victory with 34 saves. "This wasn't a pretty win but anytime you win at Warroad it's a great victory," said Lumberjacks coach Wade Chiodo.
The Bemidji High School boys swimmers and divers participated in the Apollo Relays Saturday and coach Scott Leindecker was pleased with what he saw. "Every event was a relay. There was no individual racing so it was more an exhibition than a meet," Leindecker said. "But it was live racing and we got what we needed out of it. "Many of our swimmers had times that were better than their final times of last season and that was great to see," the coach added. Bemidji begins its dual season Tuesday when it hosts Thief River Falls.
Jake Crosby posted a 4-1 overall record and captured third place at 125 pounds to lead Bemidji High School at this weekend's Paul Bunyan Invitational in Brainerd. After winning twice on Friday Crosby lost Saturday's opener but he rebounded to win his next two matches.
Bemidji High School boys basketball players gave coach Jeff Brown the perfect birthday present Saturday as the Lumberjacks capped a 2-0 record at the Lakes and Woods Classic by downing St. Cloud Cathedral 89-76. Saturday's victory kept the Lumberjacks unbeaten at 4-0. After playing four games in eight days, BHS can now take a breather as the Jacks are off until Dec. 21 when they entertain Sauk Rapids. "Winning Saturday and going 2-0 was a good birthday present," Brown said.


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I have built a simple Grails app, with a domain-class and its controller (with the default scaffold functionality).
I want to use this for an Android app.
I had to get my objects in the JSON format, and thanks to stackoverflow it's been easy ;)
Now I have to put data. I should make a POST call to http://localhost:8080/MyApp/person/save with parameters, I suppose. But I can't succeed using RESTClient or other simple utilities/firefox addons that GET/POST data over an HTTP server.
The response web page is an error web page, saying "Property 'name' can't be null" or similar... as if I have no parameters passed. Perhaps I'm not able to make a POST request on a page?! o_O
And how can I enable GET, in Grails, to insert objects?
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I grew up around a Grandmother who did massive canning. When she got serious she got out her old Americana. It was huge, and to us kids "Scary " looking. Well she didn't like us to be in the kitchen when she was using it...she said it could explode! Now I think she said that to keep us out of her hair. When not canning; it had a spot in the pantry devoted to it, where it resided the rest of the year. She used the other smaller pressure cookers the rest of the year. Looking at this one I'd say it was twice if not more its size. We thought it looked like Frankenstein! But it "put up" many quarts of tomatoes and stuff....
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Good size
I grew up around a Grandmother who did massive canning. When she got serious she got out her old Americana. It was huge, and to us kids "Scary " looking. Well she didn't like us to be in the kitchen when she was using it...she said it could explode! Now I think she said that to keep us out of her hair. When not canning; it had a spot in the pantry devoted to it, where it resided the rest of the year. She used the other smaller pressure cookers the rest of the year. Looking at this one I'd say it was twice if not more its size. We thought it looked like Frankenstein! But it "put up" many quarts of tomatoes and stuff.Read More
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Best price anywhere for this tried and true pressure canner, very timely delivery and packaged well ! Could not be happier! Thank you Overstock !Read More
If wavering, go larger
This is a solid, sturdy, well-made little canner. Shipping was extremely quick and I was canning within a week of ordering. I was wavering between the 10.5 and 15.5 quart sizes and went with the smaller one...so it makes for a longer day because I can only can very small batches (if wavering, spend a little more and get the next size up). I personally decided on the smaller, lighter weight 10.5 qt because I have a glass cooktop. Although not "officially recommended" for use on glass cooktops due to the indentation on the bottom of the All American canner and the potential weight when full, I have had no issues and enthusiastically recommend this little model!Read More
Great Pressure Cooker
The only thing keeping me from writing excellent is that it is made of aluminum. The heavy gauge aluminum is perfect but I try to avoid aluminum as much as possible because of the possible health related problems. I only cook artichokes in it, but that is all I have ever cooked in a pressure cooker. This is the third pressure cooker that I have purchased. The first two were stainless steel and electric. They only lasted a couple of years each. I love this pressure cooker and will continue to use it unless a stainless steel one becomes available by this American company. It is very easy to use. It gets much use at our home because we start almost every dinner with an artichoke which we dip in fresh lemon and a little organic garlic salt. Being able to buy something made in America is also very important to us.Read More
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This is a good size pressure cooker for family use!Read More
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I've owned pressure cookers and canners since the 80's. I own a larger All American but wanted a small size for smaller amounts. This, the smallest size, is not only not as tall as the larger models but also considerably smaller in diameter. I don't need to go into the quality of construction, the ease of use, or the fact that this purchase supports an American industry. However, it should be noted that a 10.5 quart pressure canner is also very practical for use as a pressure cooker. Certainly it's heavier than an ordinary pressure cooker, with much thicker wall construction. However, it is a dual-duty appliance that can be used as a canner and just as easily be used to cook a turkey, a roast, stew, chili, etc. One can easily pay this amount again for an expensive pressure cooker that will work no better than the All American. This can be a real benefit to someone without tons of storage space. I have used an 8-quart Mirro pressure cooker for thirty years-this is quite a bit heavier, but again it's quite practical for pressure cooking as well as pressure canning. In fact, the entire first half of the extensive owner's manual is recipes and directions on use as a pressure cooker. Buy one of these and it can last fifty years easily!Read More
Fantastic pressure cooker
I learned all about pressure cooking with a 21.5 qt American Standard pressure cooker/canner. The ability to cook stews and soups in 4-15 minutes with a layering and richness of flavor greater than anything I could do in 10 hours wa fabulously addicting. I used it daily for 5 years and I still use this huge pressure cooker, as will my children and their children since these are built like tanks. Since I had originally bought the 21.5 qt model for canning, and it was bulky for everyday use, I purchased different styles and brands of smaller pressure cookers and was never as pleased with them as I am with my American Standard. Many of the other cooktop models limited pressure ranges with some of them not even getting 15psi which is standard for stews and soups and none of them have pressure gauges. The electric pressure cookers take 81 minutes to make stew. It takes 11 minutes in pressure cooker that gets 15psi. The other cooktop cookers have little buttons that pop up to tell you when pressure is reached but these usually pop before pressure is reached and you have to watch for a certain amount of steam....pure nonsense once you have used an American Standard pressure cooker. It is built like a tank, has a rocker to let you know when ideal pressure of 5/10/15 psi is close and a pressure gauge so you know exactly what the pressure is.... I looked everywhere for a smaller size American Standard pressure cooker and couldn't find one anywhere. KUDOS Overstock! I am now using the best pressure cooker on the market in an everyday size. Thank you! I am ordering another one for my mom. ThRead More
This is a great Pressure Cooker
This pressure cooker does not have any gaskets, a plus. But you must read the directions carefully before using. Be sure to lubricate the lid joints prior to using the first time, critical! Getting the lid on evenly on all sides is also very important, but easily accomplished. This pressure cooker will hold 4 quarts jars or 7 pints. It's a great deal!Read More
Just as I expected...Excellent quality and heavy duty so I know it will last for generations. This is a new phase in my life and I love being able to can meats and vegetables.Read More
Wonderful pressure cooker
I've never used a pressure cooker before. I bought this one because it was made in America, got great reviews and I didn't have to replace anything ever. Upon getting it, it's a little daunting to read all the info but it all made sense and in the end, it was easy to use. I love it and would recommend it to anyone. The only thing I didn't like is that the "stand" inside, turns colors after using it as it's a thin aluminum.Read More
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good price; made in the USA; excellent quality
Are these pressure cookers safe for smooth top ranges? I have heard that the heat is too intense.
Hello lilfroggie, I was reading online about it and everything says to contact the manufacturer of your stove to make sure. You are correct some smooth top stoves can not use a pressure cooker/ canner. Have a great day!
does this come with the rack for the jars
Hi antarse54, Yes, it does come with the rack. Thank you for shopping with us.
How much does this 10.5 quart unit weigh?
Thank you for contacting us kbnaz. The unit is 15 pounds. Please let us know if you have any further questions.
about 13 pounds on my scale
Can i use a mini electric portative stove with pressure canner, because i have a glasstop stove? If so, how many watts the portative stove should be "have" Luc sept-iles, Qc,ca
Hello, septiles7. A portable stove would work with this, but it would have to be fairly high wattage to get the canner hot enough. I would recommend a 1300-watt stove if you can find one. Thank you for shopping with us!
How many pint jars can fit into it?
4 Quarts or 7 pints
I have a glasstop stove - can I use this pressure cooker on it, and if not, why not?
We do not recommend using ALL-AMERICAN Pressure Cookers on glass top stoves, because it is our understanding that the stove manufacturers recommend using flat cooking utensils, and the ALL-AMERICAN Pressure Cookers have indentations on the bottom with product information. Also, due to the weight of the pressure cookers, if they are dropped or dragged across the glass top, it may crack or scratch the glass top, and we cannot be held responsible for this damage.
can you use vegatable oil on the sealing ring to help it close better?
If it will help it close better, you are welcome to try. However, it is not recommended.
It is not recommended.
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I snagged a vial of ECY20 and I want to brew both a Flanders red and a lambic. What is the best
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Yorkshire police criticised for delaying speed cameras
York council boss says cameras would prevent injury – but new Drivers' Alliance report suggests the opposite
York council's transport boss has criticised police over delays in introducing speed cameras into the city.
The York Press reports that Councillor Steve Galloway, the local council's executive member for city strategy, is concerned at the lack of progress since the issue was last discussed six months ago.
City of York and North Yorkshire County Councils have agreed in principle to look at whether mobile speed cameras could be used as they try to cut the number of deaths and serious injuries on local roads.
Now Councillor Galloway says he wants to meet the Chief Constable of North Yorkshire, Grahame Maxwell, to discuss how police can use VASCAR-type systems, which determine whether drivers are breaking the law by calculating their average speed between two points.
Council officers have said that while there are no suitable sites in North Yorkshire for fixed cameras, mobile alternatives could be set up at 28 locations, including three in York, and bringing them in could prevent 31 people being killed or seriously injured over four years.
Councillor Galloway said, "I still believe that mobile safety cameras should be a technique available to the police. It enables them to target known accident black spots where excessive speed may be a contributory factor to the severity of accidents.
"We have made excellent progress over the last two years in reducing the number of serious road traffic accidents in the city by 36 per cent. We now need to keep up the momentum and ensure that aggressive or careless drivers are aware that sooner or later they will be identified."
A spokesman for North Yorkshire Police said: "Officers carry out speed enforcement as a routine part of their patrols. The VASCAR speed detection devices are currently being replaced as officers receive training in a new generation of devices that have a greater functionality.
"We work with our partners to identify problem locations and carry out enforcement operations when and where appropriate."
Meanwhile, pressure continues from some quarters to dispense with speed cameras altogether – on safety grounds.
A new report from The TaxPayers' Alliance and The Drivers' Alliance says that since speed cameras were introduced in 1991, the number of accidents has been falling more slowly than before, leading – they say – to an extra 1.5 million casualties than there would have been if the 1978-1990 trend had continued.
"Speed cameras have been a false hope in improving safety on British roads," said Peter Roberts, chief executive of the Drivers' Alliance. "Close statistical analysis of road casualties shows that, since speed cameras have been the main driver of road safety policy, the road causality rate has not gone down at the trajectory expected. It is time to rethink road safety policy so that it has broadened focus, not solely based on speed. No more speed cameras should be funded by local authorities and existing speed cameras should be removed."
Jennifer Dunn, policy analyst for the Drivers' Alliance, explained, "Around 1991 when speed cameras were introduced there was a narrowing of focus for road safety on the issue of speed to the exclusion of other factors. So if there was an accident blackspot the solution was often to install a speed camera and consider imposing speed restrictions. But there are lots of other potential contributory factors – like poor visibility, bad road surfaces and so on – which could and should be considered."
CTC Campaigns and Policy Director Roger Geffen said: "CTC supports both a substantial increase in traffic policing and the use of speed cameras - it's not an 'either-or' situation.
"Contrary to media mythology, around three quarters of the public supports speed cameras, and for a very good reason: they save lives and make our streets safer, particularly for pedestrians, cyclists, children and older people. These groups are disproportionately the victims of irresponsible driving on our roads and streets.
"Speed is to blame for around a third of all road fatalities. Nobody likes to put a monetary value on a human life, yet the Department for Transport does just that. They say that cost to society of a death on our roads is £1.7M. On that basis, the cost to society of the 740 people killed last year by people driving too fast was a cool £1,200M.
"So there can be no justification whatsoever for these self-appointed representatives of 'drivers' and 'tax-payers' whingeing about £65M of fines being taken from criminals. If they don't like the laws of the land, let them argue for higher limits - we think most decent-minded people will strongly disagree. But to argue against the enforcement of society's rules, designed to protect human life, is simply beneath contempt."
Speed cameras are useless as people speed up to them and then slam their brakes on.
Instead we should install average speed cameras on every 1/2 mile stretch of road.
Everybody would have no choice but to drive legally then, thus saving the economy billions in random figures that I've just made up.
posted by jobysp [145 posts]
12th July 2010 - 15:16
The Drivers Alliance and the Taxdodgers Alliance are a very well funded right-wing lobby group who seem to have the Tory party, plus the right-wing press in their pockets. They don't represent drivers or taxpayers. They have no interest in anything except protecting their financial self-interest.
For the truth about this unsavoury bunch of selfish money grabbing spin-merchants have a look at http://www.taxpayersalliance.org/ which rebuts a lot of the crap they put out.
posted by Chuffy [195 posts]
12th July 2010 - 15:23
Councils can now install ANPR based average speed cameras. I agree that these are much, much better than isolated speed cameras.
two wheels good; four wheels bad
posted by cat1commuter [1394 posts]
12th July 2010 - 15:55
Interesting - and strong-worded - comment from the CTC just added...
posted by Martin Thomas [607 posts]
12th July 2010 - 16:06
Councils can now install ANPR based average speed cameras. I agree that these are much, much better than isolated speed cameras.
No doubt Big Brother Watch would have something to say about that… essentially BBW/Taxpayers/Drivers' Alliance stance seems to boil down to, we don't want to pay for anything and the rules don't apply to people like us
posted by Tony Farrelly [4177 posts]
12th July 2010 - 16:12
Rock on CTC!
If speed is to blame in 33% of all fatalities then it's surely a significant factor in many of the 23,874 serious injuries that occurred in 2009.
The latter statistic is often overlooked but that's a large number of people with head injuries, paralysis, amputations and all sorts of lifelong suffering. Of course fatalities are even more tragic but serious injuries still devastate families and ruin lives and are equally avoidable.
posted by Simon E [2193 posts]
13th July 2010 - 17:03
The safety problem with speed camera is surfing. Average speed cameras are much better.
As far as siting speed camera goes, there's a really good example in Barrow in Furness, which has only 1, it's located on Salt House Road in the town approximately 3 miles from where all the accidents actually happen on the coast road. Revenue eraning opportunity or what?
posted by Simon Walker [21 posts]
14th July 2010 - 13:04


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