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I have a ridiculous amount of nail varnishes in all different colours, I like to excuse this by saying I have three daughters so we need all these small bottles but that would be fudging the issue slightly as it tends to be me who usually grows the nail varnish collection not them! I purchased this Maxiflex nail varnish a year or so ago when I was looking for a purple, made by Collection 2000 it didn't break the bank (I'm pretty sure it only cost £2.99) and the shade was exactly what I was looking for (144 - Hot Purple).
Applying the nail varnish is easy, it needs two or three coats as the coverage isn't as good as you'd expect from the very dark colour - it's quite a runny nail varnish so do allow plenty of time for each coat to dry properly, which takes significantly longer than other nail varnishes I've used recently. It takes at least two coats to build up the colour to anything like I was expected based on the shade in the bottle, and to be honest it never comes quite as deep as that when it's on my nails - a good top coat helps to liven up the polish (as it's not particularly shiny) but that doesn't help me achieve the very deep colour I was expecting after seeing it in the bottle. Nuisance.
Collection 2000 claim this nail varnish will last for five days and to that I say a big resounding 'gubbins' - mine lasted for three days but that was only after touching up three nails on day two, by the end of day three practically every nail was chipped and I couldn't wait to take it off and apply another colour as by this point the purple was looking extremely dull.
I'm not impressed at all with this nail varnish and it's now been relegated to the shelf where my seven year old keeps her cosmetics (she doesn't apply her own nail varnish, I'm not mad...) as it simply doesn't perform well enough for me to use it again myself. It's a shame as although the colour wasn't what I was expecting it is rather pretty when on my nails, unfortunately there are just too many bad points to this one to make me want to use it again.
As I have mentioned in previous reviews I don't tend to wear much nail polish other than a night out or special occasion and when I do it is mainly a home French manicure so stick to paler pinky shades. There are a quite a few available shades from the range covering lighter pink/peachy shades to more bold colours. The one I am reviewing today is a light pink shade called Baby. (297)
The packaging.
The product comes in a small 12ml sized clear glass bottle and has a silver plastic lid. On the front of the bottle the Collection 2000 brand name is clearly visible in silver with 'Maxiflex' directly underneath it. It says that it is 5 day wear polish and at the bottom of the bottle it tells you the actual shade and shade number. The back of the bottle lists the bottle size (12ml) and the ingredients.
The Product.
The product itself is a light pink colour that gives a pearly sheen after it has been painted onto the nail and dried. It has the usual consistency and smell of a nail varnish. To apply simply twist and lift up the plastic lid to reveal the attached application brush and paint onto the nail. Allow to dry and apply a second coat if necessary (I find one coat is enough for me) then put the lid back on and twist again to tighten.
The benefits.
- Durable and flexible lasting fir 5 days wear
- Range of colours available
- Quick drying
- Chip resistant
- High gloss
Price and availability.
After looking on the Collection 2000 website I could not find this product to purchase directly however it can be easily purchased on line from Ebay and Amazon. The prices vary from 79p upwards so this varnish is a real bargain. I purchased mine from Ebay and paid around £2.50 with P&P.
My verdict.
This is a bargain varnish, it goes on easy, gives a nice colour and has lasting wear. It is easily removed and I would definitely recommend this product.
This nail varnish costs only £2.49 from Boots and the same price from Superdrug, for 12ml, which is cheap compared to most nail varnishes. There are also 33 colours available, ranging from reds, pinks, purples, greens, golds, black- any colour you could want really. I own a few but my favourite is 'chiffon haze' which is a dusky pink colour.
I find that the nail varnish is easy to apply and it looks best with two coats. Any more coats is unnecessary. It dries quite quickly but i've found that it has smudged slightly a few minutes after i believed it to be dry so be careful. It has a very glossy look, once dry, which i think looks really good.
The nail varnish is advertised as lasting for 5 days, which i doubted because i've used more expensive nail varnishes that have chipped after about 2 days. This has lasted 5 days without chipping before, however i usually find that chips start to appear on day 3 or day 4. Still, this is better than most nail varnishes.
Overall i would recommend this, it's a lot better than even most of the more expensive nail varnishes out there.
Collection 2000 has been making beauty products for years and they are cheap in price and perfect for a little beauty fix on a low budget! The nail varnish is good but every shade in my experience. The maxiflex formula is designed to keep your nails looking good by day 5 of wearing it. I thought I would the 5-day test!
Day 1:
Applied the shade of midnight rouge to my nails and finished it with a one coat of topcoat just to help with staying power.
Day 2: Looked at my nails very carefully and vainly admired the gorgeous colour and shine!
Day 3: Had so mush to do in the house the nails where bound to suffer, that night another look and they made it through my cleaning harsh Monica from friends cleaning routine!
Day 4: One small chip on my little finger not that big enough to notice but I thought I would let that slide!
Day 5: Bingo hardly any chips! Who ever said you need to spend a fortune on nail varnish to get quality and as a beauty therapist I know! I have tried the lot. The good old-fashioned collection 2000 is still a great type of varnish for your nails and the maxiflex did its job!
I enjoyed my 5-day challenge and just to prove the point of this does save money I wore a 5-pound polish on my toes all the way through the challenge and the toes chipped pretty badly. You can get many different colours from the collection 2000 website and they are still low in price. Glossy finish, great brush and when it is applied it doesn't even need that many coats. Some nail varnishes take forever to build the colour this doesn't which is a bonus if you're in a hurry. It dries fast and does not need touching up for 5 days. Buy it from boots for the price pf £2.49 per varnish and you get 12ml to use, which will last you a long time. For a night out the shade hot purple is a smash with a cute silver clutch bag for a style tip!
5 out of 5 for staying power and passing the test.
5 out of 5 for the range of different colours!
And finally 5 out of 5 for it amazing look!
I always have accrylic nails proffesionally applied. Which I usually have with a french polish. However, sometimes I feel like a change and that is when I will apply a splash of colour using collection 2000 maxiflex nail polish. I have tried numerous nail polishes on the market. Though, I will admit I don't like to pay too much money for a nail polish. I think this is because I am so fussy that I will change my nail polish daily to match my outfit. So I don't need a polish that is going to last ages as I don't leave it on for long at all.
What I love about collection 2000 maxiflex nail polish is the variety of colours on offer. Whilst there are the usual reds and purples, there are also more obscure colours such as gold and shocking pink which allow the consumer to make a much bolder statement.
I love the darker colours in this range. One of my favourites is the dark purple almost black colour called shiraz. I think this colour is one of the nicest out of the 33 colours in this nail polish range. However for a much more bolder statement, I like to paint my toes in green with envy which is a emerald green colour, which although different offers a more contemorary look.
These collection 2000 maxiflex nail polishes are chip resistant. And in fairness, they do stand up to a good deal of wear before looking tired. These nail varnishes are claimed to last up to five days. Once or twice when I have left a nail polish on for long periods, I have found that my nails need another coat after about two days. Simply because the shine on the polish tends to fade and become quite dull and therefore a quick top coat revitalises the look.
The feel of this nail varnish is very comfortable. It dries quite quickly, although it remains quite tacky for a while longer. I have found it is best to allow a decent amount of time to paint your nails as I have on occasion tried to get the job done quickly which always resorts in a few smudges and a less than perfect appearance.
I also find that two coats of this polish creates a much more glamorous and fluid look to my nails. I like the depth that two coats provides as it gives a much more proffesional finish. This nail polish is very pleasing to apply. Although in my opinion, the brush could do with being a little bit longer for a more accurate grip. The brush though does not leave any brush marks and also has very thin bristle edges, which are excellent for getting into the corner of the nail.
The nail varnish itself, is of a very good quality. It is not too overpowering in it's smell. which is a really positive thing for me as I hate the smell of nail polish. I have found in my experience that a good tap of the bottom of the bottle before use ensures that the gloopy parts of the nail varnish are dispersed and the varnish is of a perfect consistency.
I have noticed, that when the nail varnish has been used alot the varnish becomes quite hard and sticky. This is almost impossible to work with and leaves a much less adequate finish. Also I would advise that you screw on the silver lid when you have finished painting as I have found that the nail varnish dries very quickly when in the bottle.
This nail polish, is excellent value for money. It is all I am looking for in a nail polish. It gives a very professional look to my nails and makes me feel confident when handing over money etc in shops. I often catch myself looking at my nails with pride when tapping in my pin number!
When you consider that this nail varnish is less than £3 a bottle, I think it is quite amazing. Yet again collection 2000 have pulled it out of the bag. A fantastic makeup product which is a fraction of the cost of other brands.
As soon as the weather gets nicer I cant wait to get my flip flops out and paint my toe nails and one of the best nail varnishes in my opinion is Collection 2000 Maxiflex. You can get Collection 2000 from Boots, Superdrug and several on line shops. A 12ml bottle. costs just £2.49.
The bottle is a plain straight glass bottle with a matt silver coloured lid that flairs out at the top. The brush is attached to the inside of the lid. There's nothing special about the brush its just a standard shaped nail polish brush.
The label is clear and has Collection 2000 Maxiflex, Durable Flexable 5 day wear polish written on it in silver. Underneath this is the colour. The one I'm using is 226 Magenta Ice which is a bright pink colour. The ingredients are on the back but are very hard to read. The varnish in the bottle looks slightly pearly but this isn't the case once you are wearing it.
The Maxiflex polish goes on really well, its just the right consistency, not too thick so it seems gloopy and not too runny so it drips. It goes on evenly and smoothly and covers well. The polish gives a good cover with one coat but I think 2 makes the colour that bit richer. The final result is a lovely shiny smooth coat of polish.
Collection 2000 claim this polish is "durable and flexibe and provides 5 day wear", I 100% agree with this. I find on my toenails this nail polish is virtually indestructible. It lasts way longer than the 5 days claimed. In fact I find that as my toe nails grow I am left with a band of bare nail at the bottom of my nail and there is no sign of chipping at all. I never have to take this polish off because it looks messy and chipped. I wore this polish on my toenails for a 10 day trip to Cyprus and it remained perfect the whole holiday despite being on the beach and at the pool all the time.
The Maxiflex polish keeps well too, it doesn't go gloopy in the bottle like some nail varnishes. I've had a bottle from last year and its as good as new.
I cannot recommend Collection 2000 Maxiflex Nail polish enough. Its a cheapish polish that in my opinion out lasts any of the more expensive brands I have used in the past.
Now I am normally one for staying away from collection 2000 products if it can be helped they remind me of cheap shops which sell everything that I used to visit as a child and you find a random collection 2000 basket on the till at the end everything 50p (it was a while ago lol). Anyway I was looking for a gold nail polish and couldn't quite find the colour I wanted in the rimmel isle then I came across 315 Aztec gold in the, deep breathe, collection 2000 section and it was a perfect colour for what I needed. Anyway after picking it up and examining the bottle which I felt had come along way from the old style bottle I used to see as a child ( I realise I may sound a little strange here) it looks more like the rimmel bottles I usually buy this reassured me (I think I may have a problem lol). You get 12ml of polish for £2.49 in boots (you can get them cheaper online) not too bad I thought may aswell give it ago. I do have abit of a obsession with nail polish and must own them in every colour known my boyfriend doesn't get it 'not another one' is often heard in our house. 'But this one is different to the others' is my reply as I go and put it with the other 100+ bottles (no joke) that I own.
Maxiflex nail polishes are said to be 'high shine, chip resistant, 5 day wear' and to my amazement it was actually quite good the brush was good quality a few sweeps and the nail polish went on smoothly and dries within 30 seconds I then add a second coat i do this with all nail varnishes just to make sure I have all over coverage. The varnish is very shiny which is great and it does seem to be quite chip resistants I would not say it lasts 5 days without a single bit dropping off but it does last perhaps 3 without much movement, this obviously depends on what you are doing though if you are using your hands alot for gardening or something then obviously its going to come off quicker.
Overall a great nail polish which lasts and taught me a lesson about being a collection 2000 snob! I should also mention that I have had this varnish for about 2 years now ( as I have so many they don't tend to run out quickly) and it is still as good as the day bought it no drying out like some other ones I own brilliant.
Thanks for taking the time to read my review you may also find this on other review sites under the same name.
Collection 2000 Maxiflex Nail Polish provides 5 day wear and the 12ml size means you can wear your favourite colours again and again!


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Pre-Gamin': Angels v. Cubs (6:05 CT) – Lineups, Broadcast Info, Game Thread
Baez, Russell, Bryant, Soler, Rizzo. That's the front five in the lineup tonight. On ESPN. Nice.
Baez, Russell, Bryant, Soler, Rizzo. That's the front five in the lineup tonight. On ESPN. Nice.
No real surprises in this one, though Ortiz and Parker had outside shots at making the bullpen.
Yes, the Cubs will be playing at Wrigley Field for the first game of the season. Yes, there's still a lot of work being done.
Reviewing the 29 other depth charts behind the plate reveals that there are really a significant number of teams that should want Castillo.
The Cubs and Cardinals will be lighting mups.
Epstein told Dave Kaplan: "I have never once put a young prospect on an Opening Day roster when he had to make his Major League debut."
If Denorfia has to miss time, the Cubs would be able to keep one or more of those three on the Opening Day roster.
The Cubs have to decide what's best for Baez's short and long-term development, and balance that against the need to perform as a team in 2015.
The star third base prospect is expected to make his debut in the outfield tonight against the Angels.
The Cubs couldn't do anything off of Taijuan Walker. Arismendy Alcantara saw some time at shortstop, by the way.
A couple (reasonable) tweaks to playing time later and the Cubs' win total pops up quite a bit.
Travis Wood starts and bats eighth. Starlin Castro is back in the lineup for this CSN game.
Officially, nothing has yet been decided on that front.
The Tigers are talking to David Price's camp about an extension.
The pitching at High-A Myrtle Beach will rightly get a lot of attention this year, but don't sleep on the Cubs' position prospects at that level.
Boras believes the integrity of the game is damaged when the best players aren't on the field. The issue here is much broader than Bryant.
Lester will pitch in minor league games to build up his pitch count in advance of Opening Night, but he may be limited in that game.
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Trouble with a root canel
Subject: update on Vicky
Let me recant the detail as I remember them to you all.
I went to the dentist yesterday morning for a abscessed tooth. The dentist opened the tooth and started to work on it but he couldn't get the nerve so he left the tooth open and sent me home. After the Novocain wore off the pain is UNBEARABLE. A 10 on the 1-10 scale. I called the dentist back and he said to come right in...........I thought he would pull the tooth but did not. He gave me three more normal shots of Novocain then created a "pool of Novocain around the roots of the tooth and started doing the root canal, I still could feel it so he put Novocain right down into the canal. It felt pretty numb. My family had places to go last night, youth meeting and Tia had soccer practice. Darryl asked me if I would be ok at home and I thought I would. It didn't take long to figure out that no I was NOT ok. I started to have a reaction from the pain meds. I called my neighbor over and begged her to stay with me. I was shaking and having rapid breathing and throwing up. My hands and then arms started to shake and tingle and then my legs, At this time Darryl came home and between him and Marilyn they decided I need to go tot he ER. I was shaking all over. It was a reaction to the pain medication I was taking and a panic attack at the same time from the immense pain I was in. They got me to calm down and I was able to come home last night. I still feel pretty woozy this morning, my jaw is still pretty sore.
It is now afternoon and I have yet to keep a thing down, not even water............
So I still covet your prayers this day.
Thank so much.
You have them. I'm so sorry for your pain. Hope you're feeling better ASAP.
I had my 3 root canals done by a Doctor who limits her practice to Endodontics (a specialty of dentistry, that deals with the tooth pulp and tissues surrounding the root of a tooth). Can you find such a dentist in your area?
Wow Vicky,
I have had 2 root canals and never did they do that. First my dentist put me on antibiotics for a week before the root canal to get the inflamed root under control. What was your dentist thinking sending you home. I like Glass when to Endodontic Dentist for the root canal itself.
So sorry for the bad experience they are not suppose to be like that.
Hope you feel better soon.
Well, I called my dentist today and relayed everything that happened to me on Thursday night. He would like to continue the root canal but I'm leaning toward having the tooth removed all together. It is still open and it hurts to bite down, I can't bite down. We also talked about how I'm going to get back into that chair without having a full blown panic attack. Because this is the last tooth in the back I don't think it will be missed to much.
I have had several panic attacks since Thursday the worse one being Saturday morning. I have no memory of Friday at ALL! So the ordeal goes on.
Thanks for asking. I'll press on.


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Classical Greece Chapter 5 Pages 109-135 Cultures of the Mountains & the Sea Sec 1 Pages 111-14 Geography Shapes Greek Life • Access to the sea links Greek Trade, travel, & economics to other countries – Became excellent sailors, trade was important due to lack of natural resources • Mountains make overland trade & political unity difficult • Lack of abundant resources spurs Greek expansion • A mild Climate encourages an outdoor civic & cultural life – Temperature range from 48 degrees to 80 degress – Men spent most of their time in outdoor public events Geographical Effects of Greek Civilization Mycenaean Civilizations Develops • Mycenaean develop a strong culture led by wealthy warrior-kings – Were among the Indo-Europeans who invaded many areas around 2000 B.C. – Lived in the main city in palace-forts • They invade Crete & preserve & spread aspects of Minoan culture – Adopted their form of writhing & some religious beliefs – Also became interested in trade • Mycenaean kings defeat Troy & become the dominant power in the Aegean region – 10 year war & where the famous Trojan Horse is part of. Greek Culture Declines Under the Dorians • After their civilization Collapses the Mycenaean are replaced by the Dorians – Sea raiders destroyed their palaces • The Dorians have no written language & are less advanced than the Mycenaean – Greece went into decline and no written records exist from this period – Through spoken word, Greeks of this time continued to relate epic stories of their heroes • Homer Composes the heroic epics of Greek literature, The Lliad & The Odyssey – Both tell of the war w/Troy & an otherworldly journey home by a Greek hero Warring City-States Section 2 Pages 115-119 Rule & Order in Greek City-States • The Basic political unit in Greece is the polis, or city-state – Name given to Greek cities and villages surrounding them • Each city-state is ruled by a monarchy, aristocracy, or oligarchy – Monarchy – ruled by king; Aristocracy- ruled by nobles; Oligarchy – ruled by wealthy merchants; Some city-states has a representative type of government • A new type of army emerges, made of citizen-soldiers – Weapons made up of iron instead of bronze (too costly) – Soldiers from all walks of life ready to defend their homes Sparta Builds a Military State • Sparta develops into a military state, extending its power by conquering the Messenians – Made the Messenians helots, peasants forced to stay on the land and work the land • An Assembly, council of Elders & ephors govern Sparta. 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and confidence in democratic rule declines Philosophers Search for Truth • Greek thinkers believe the universe & its laws can be studied & understood • Socrates question the traditional Greek values & is condemned to death – Believe deeply in truth & justice • In The Republic, Plato describes his ideal society – an oligarchy, not a democracy – Society would be divided into three groups-farmers, artisans, warrior, & the ruling class. – The person in the ruling class with the greatest insight & intellect would be a philosopher-king Philosophers Search for Truth • Aristotle's rules of logic are the forerunners o the modern scientific method – Method for arguing coding to rules of logic • The ideas of Socrates, Plato and Aristotle shape European thought for centuries to come Alexander- Empire Builder Section 4 Pages 128-131 Philip Builds Macedonia's Power • Philip II of Macedonia builds a powerful professional army and defeats his enemies – Invaded Greece and ended their independence • He conquers a divided Greece but is murdered before he could invade Persia – Killed at his daughter wedding by a former guards man. • Alexander continues his father's empire building – At age 20 proclaimed himself king Alexander Defeats Persia • Alexander first establishes control over the Greek cities & then invades Persia – Destroyed Thebes, when they rebelled; sold survivors into slavery frightened by his cruelty, Greek cities give up the idea of rebellion • Alexander military genius is evident in his defeat of the Persian forces – Smashed Persian defenses at Granicus; surprised them in Anatolia • Although Darius III tries to negotiate, Alexander conquers Egypt & Persia – Crowned pharaoh & named a city after himself Alexander's Other Conquests • Alexander extends his empire into Central Asia, hoping to reach the continent's end • His conquests end at the Indus Valley, and he dies pre paring to wage another campaign – Not yet 33 years old • Antigonus, Ptolemy, & Seleucus divided Alexander's empire & rule as absolute momarchs – Antigonus became leader over Macedonia & Greece – Ptolemy took over Egypt and become pharaoh – Seleucus ruled that used to be the Persian empire • Alexander conquests result in the blending of Greek & Persian cultures The Spread of Hellenistic Culture Section 5 Pages 132-135 Hellenistic Culture in Alexandria • Greek, Egyptian, Persian, & Indian Influences blend to create Hellenistic culture • Alexandria's strategic site helps it become the greatest city in the Hellenistic world – Located on the western edge of the Nile ships docked in its harbor • The city thrives as a major center of scholarship with its museums & library – Museum had rooms with works of art, a zoo, & a garden – Library held half a million scrolls of papyrus that contained everything known to the Hellenistic world – Became first true research library Science & Technology • Hellenistic astronomers develop theories that shape European thought for centuries – Aristarchus stated the the sun was actually larger than the earth & the earth & planets revolved around the sun • Euclid develops the science of geometry, and Archimedes' laws serve as the basis for many mechanical inventions – Archimedes's calculated an approximate value of pi, also invented the compound pulley to left heavy objects, device to raise water from the ground, and a catapult Philosophy and Art • Stoics seek to control desire and live in harmony with natural & divine laws – Thought that power and wealth could hurt a person's moral well-being • Epicureans seek to harmonize body & mind – People could rely only on what they learned from their five senses – Stated that everyone lives and mortal life and they should try to do thing in moderate ways, rather than to the extreme • Hellenistic sculptors reject classical ideals & create more realistic works Hellenistic Achievements The Legacy of Greece
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In other words, you should buy yours now.
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Translated by Kaija Straumanis, our editor and one of the first graduates of the University of Rochester MA in literary translation program, High Tide is one of the first Latvian novels to be published in America. Ābele, a contemporary playwright, poet, and novelist, was featured in Dalkey's Best European Fiction anthology, where Aleksandar Hemon referred to her as a "sharp realist."
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On a more personal note, our local international book club read and discussed this last week, and everyone unanimously loved it. In fact, one participate read it all the day of the book club and wept—on several occasions. This book is powerful, beautiful, and provides a sense of Latvia without being too wedded to the history or politics of the country.
Casey O'Neil at Elliott Bay Book Company is a huge fan of the book as well, and even wrote up this blurb:
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Fruit & veggies just getting moldy
Hi everyone,
My housemate has a very nice actual compost container. Currently, it is on cement outside with no dirt, worms, paper, cardboard... anything.
Luckily, it's winter in Pennsylvania so the large amount of food waste put in the compost daily since mid October is molding slowly and isn't very smelly due to the cold...but I am pretty sure she is doing this incorrectly.
She claims she will get worms (eventually) and that it will be fine. I admit I know nothing about composting but this seems wrong to me.
Is is possible to save compost that is just fruit/veggie waste and egg shells with absolutely nothing added (not even a dirt floor!) that has been collecting of the course of 3 months?
Any imput would be greatly appreciated, thanks!
Microbes may be present on concrete but composting on soil ensures a variety & you want psycrophiles, mesophiles & thermophiles to be able to do their job. Besides on soil you get not only compost but a nice nutrient rich spot from the liquid that leaches out & no stain on the concrete.
The most important things are to get that off the concrete so the brown leachate that will inevitably seep out of the bottom does not stain the concrete and so that a greater variety of microbes can come up from the soil. AND to get some browns mixed in. That pile is out of balance, way too high in moisture and nitrogen, and when it thaws it's going to smell.
Lloyd, I admit I have no data to prove my implication that there is a greater variety of microbes in soil than what comes in on the veggie scraps. I just thought it sounded good. :-]
I had the same question about the worms, how will they get there? Also does she realize that worms contribute to composting if they are there, but compost happens with or without them?
Sorry tox. I wasn't implying that there is not a greater variety of microbes in soil. I happen to agree with you that there likely is a greater variety in soil.
What I don't believe is that microbes are as mobile as people think. They move well in water but I don't think they will climb out of the ground and into a pile. Tumblers work without contact with the ground ergo it is not required. The microbes are already on most products and given the right growth parameters they do very well all on their own.
I'd put some shredded paper, leaves, or cardboard in with every bucket of kitchen waste that is added to the cold container. When it thaws in the spring, the browns will really help give carbon energy to all the organisms and help the composting process. Easier to add browns now as you go along than trying to mix it in the block of frozen kitchen scraps in the spring. Mold is okay in compost, but too heavy nitrogen/green ratio and you will get slime/mucky/odor with the thaw. Of course that can be corrected later with adding browns, but adding browns through the winter will help prevent that.
Unless one is vermicomposting worms are not a significant part of the process.
Here is a link that might be useful: Composting Tutorial
If you're composting correctly worms would not enjoy anything but the very outer layer of your pile. They generally don't enjoy hanging around 100-150F temperatures. Most worms don't like it above 80-85F soil temperature.
Quick composting relies on a balance of "browns and greens" to regulate it's own chemical reactions...along with microbes, moisture, and oxygen.
This post was edited by nc-crn on Tue, Jan 28, 14 at 5:29
Yes, sheet/lasagne/mulch/cold composting can (and usually does) have a worm component because of the lack of heat and it being a part of the process breaking down and mixing the material in many areas.
I should have used better wordage on that. I was writing pertaining to OP's issue...still, I should have used better wording on the statement.


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From the Pages of Vine Line: Checking in on the new minor league affiliates
South Bend Cubs players will be able to relax here before and after games. (Photo courtesy of the South Bend Cubs)
At the conclusion of the minor league season, the dance begins. Player development contracts between major and minor league teams expire, often resulting in a frantic search for new partners.
This fall, the Cubs were the belle of the ball with three openings, all at the Single-A level. And it's easy to see why, as the organization has one of the most widespread and devoted fan bases in all of sports.
"With the Cubs on WGN for all those years, every TV in America was able to pick up Cubs games," said Director of Player Development Jaron Madison. "In almost every area of the country, you'll find Cubs fans."
The team chose two of its new affiliates for the usual reason: they offered better facilities. After striking a deal with the Short-Season Eugene Emeralds, the Cubs will now assign newly drafted players and young prospects to a state-of-the-art complex on the University of Oregon campus.
The Emeralds share PK Park with the school, which reinstated its baseball program in 2010. Set in the shadow of the Ducks' football facility, Autzen Stadium, PK Park has all the latest training and clubhouse facilities big league organizations need.
"One area we don't mess around with is player development," said Cubs President of Baseball Operations Theo Epstein. "Our success will be impacted in large part by how we develop our young players and get them ready for the big league level."
One of the tougher decisions the Cubs faced was moving the Low-A affiliate from Kane County, located just 40 miles down the road from Wrigley Field, to South Bend, Indiana. Madison said the organization was satisfied with the Kane County partnership and was ready to re-up, but South Bend impressed Cubs executives with a list of improvements, including upgrades to the turf, video room and clubhouse at Four Winds Field, and the construction of a new strength-and-conditioning facility. The team even rebranded itself, changing its name from the South Bend Silver Hawks to the Cubs.
"The owner there was committed to wowing the Cubs and really making us a part of their community," Madison said. "They went all out with the presentation [and] with all the upgrades they were willing to make."
As for the change to High-A Myrtle Beach, the organization wasn't necessarily swayed by facilities. It was more about the weather. Cubs fans who have climbed atop the third-base bleachers at Jackie Robinson Ballpark in Daytona Beach, Florida, know they can get a great view of the marina and downtown area. They also get a good look at advancing storm fronts blowing in.
In the last three seasons, the Daytona Cubs have suffered 33 rainouts, second most in the Florida State League to Lakeland's 34.
"It puts a lot of strain on the players to have to play rescheduled games on their days off and back-to-back doubleheaders," Madison said. "It's no fault of anyone in Daytona. When Myrtle Beach became available, we knew we'd get more consistency with the weather and more getting our games in on time."
The decision to move ended a fruitful 22-year relationship with Daytona that culminated in back-to-back years of record attendance at Jackie Robinson Ballpark. It was easily one of the longest affiliations in professional baseball.
But player development isn't about looking back. It's about the future, and Madison likes where his prospects will be headed for at least the next several years.
Cubs Winter League Recap: 1/13/15
It was a quiet day Tuesday in the Caribbean, as only the Dominican League was in action. Both Frank Batista and Junior Lake had solid performances in their respective team's victories. Here are some notes from yesterday's games in the Dominican:
Dominican Republic
- RHP Frank Batista surrendered one run in 3.1 innings to pick up his first postseason victory in the Aguilas Cibaenas' win over the Toros del Este. He struck out four as the Aguilas improved to 6-8 in the playoffs.
- CF Junior Lake finished with two hits, including a double, as the Estrellas de Oriente defeated the Gigantes del Cibao Tuesday. Lake went 2-for-3 with a walk and two runs scored as the second-place Estrellas picked up a game on the postseason-leading Gigantes in the Dominican playoffs.
Cubs Winter League Recap: 1/12/15
Javier Baez had a pair of hits, and Christian Villanueva drove in a run as Caribbean postseason play continued Monday. Here are some notes from yesterday's action:
Puerto Rico
- SS Javier Baez recorded a pair of hits, drove in a run and scored a run in the Cangrejeros de Santurce's 5-4 win over the Criollos de Caguas. Santurce remains in first place in the round robin postseason, sitting at 6-2.
- 3B Christian Villanueva went hitless, but drove in a run on a sacrifice fly as the Yaquis de Obregon tied the semifinal series against the Charros de Jalisco 1-1 with a win Monday. Villanueva finished 0-for-2 with a walk.
- 3B Jonathan Herrera went 0-for-3, but the Navegantes del Magallanes picked up a win over the Aguilas del Zulia. Magallanes sits at 5-3, a game out of first place in the postseason round robin.
- LHP Joseph Ortiz picked up a loss, surrendering three earned runs on three hits, as the Tiburones de La Guaira fell to the Tigres de Aragua. La Guaira is now 3-5.
Cubs Winter League Recap: 1/11/15
Javier Baez had a nice day at the plate, and Junior Lake drove in a run in playoff action Sunday. Here are some notes from yesterday's action around the Caribbean:
Puerto Rico
- SS Javier Baez went 1-for-3 with two walks despite his Cangrejeros de Santurce falling to the Gigantes de Carolina in postseason play. He added two runs scored as Santurce lost its second game of the postseason.
Dominican Republic
- CF Junior Lake had a hit and drove in a run as his Estrellas de Oriente picked up the win. He finished 1-for-5, and the Estrellas improved to 7-6 in postseason play.
- LHP Joseph Ortiz retired the lone batter he faced as the Tiburones de La Guaira secured a victory against the Aguilas del Zulia in postseason round robin play. La Guaira sits at 3-4 and 2.5 games out of first place.
- 3B Christian Villanueva finished 0-for-3 with a walk in the Yaquis de Obregon's loss to the Charros de Jalisco in Game One of the league semifinals.
Cubs Winter League Recap: 1/8/15
Junior Lake hit his first home run of the playoffs, and Christian Villanueva reached base on a double in Thursday's postseason play. Here are some notes from yesterday's action around the Caribbean.
Dominican Republic
- LF Junior Lake hit a second-inning home run to give the Estrellas de Oriente its first run of the game in a 3-2 loss to the Toros del Este. He finished 1-for-4 as the Estrellas slipped to 4-6 in the postseason.
- 3B Christian Villanueva finished 1-3 with a double, but it was not enough as the Yaquis de Obregon were blanked by the Aguilas de Mexicali, who forced a Game Seven in the first round of playoff action.
- 3B Jonathan Herrera went 0-for-3 with a walk but scored the Navegantes del Magallanes' lone run in a 3-1 loss to the Tigres de Aragua. Magallanes sits in the middle of the round robin postseason standings with a 3-2 record.
Cubs Winter League Recap: 1/7/15
Junior Lake reached base twice in Dominican postseason play, and Frank Batista pitched a scoreless inning of relief Wednesday. Here are some notes from yesterday's action around the Caribbean:
Dominican Republic
- LF-CF Junior Lake went 1-for-4 with a walk as his Estrellas de Oriente club dipped below .500 with a loss to the Aguilas Cibaenas.
- RHP Frank Batista pitched a scoreless inning of relief for Cibaenas. He walked a batter and gave up a hit in the effort. The Aguilas improve to 4-5 and sit three games back in the round robin postseason format.
- LHP Joseph Ortiz recorded an out and was awarded a hold as the Tiburones de La Guaira held off the Aguilas del Zulia 2-1. It marks La Guaira's first win of a young postseason.
Puerto Rico
- 2B Javier Baez went 0-for-4 for the Cangrejeros de Santurce in a 1-0 loss to the Gigantes de Carolina. It marks Santurce's first loss of the postseason, dropping their playoff record to 4-1.
Cubs Winter League Recap: 1/6/15
Christian Villanueva ripped another home run, and Javier Baez drove in a run in Caribbean postseason play Tuesday. Here are some notes from yesterday's Winter League action:
- 3B Christian Villanueva hit his second homer of the postseason despite the Yaquis de Obregon falling to the Aguilas de Mexicali. He finished 1-for-3 with a walk. The Yaquis still lead the best-of-seven series 3-2.
Puerto Rico
- 2B Javier Baez recorded a single and drove in a run as the Congrejeros de Santurce picked up another win in round robin postseason play. He went 1-for-5 as Santurce remained perfect in the playoffs at 4-0.
- LHP Joseph Ortiz pitched 0.2 scoreless innings of relief in the Tiburones de La Guaira's loss to the Aguilas del Zulia. Ortiz surrendered one hit. La Guaira fell to 0-3 in the postseason.
Cubs Winter League Recap: 1/5/14
With postseason play continuing, Jonathan Herrera boosted his club to a win in Caribbean play Monday. Here are some notes from yesterday's winter league action:
- 3B Jonathan Herrera had a pair of hits and drew a walk in the Navegantes del Magallanes' win over the Tiburones de La Guaira. He scored two runs in his team's third postseason matchup in a round robin format. Magallanes is tied for first place with a 2-1 record.
Dominican Republic
- CF-LF Junior Lake went 0-for-4 with a walk and a run driven in as his Estrellas de Oriente side fell to the Gigantes del Cibao. Despite finishing the regular season with the best record, the Estrellas find themselves three games back in the round robin portion of the postseason with 10 games remaining.
- 3B Christian Villanueva went 0-for-4, but the Yaquis de Obregon edged out the Aguilas de Mexicali to take a 3-1 series lead (best of seven) in the first round of postseason play.
Baseball America releases Cubs top 10 prospect rankings
Jorge Soler is one of the Cubs top prospects by any measure. (Photo by Stephen Green)
When it comes to prospect rankings, there are several offensive weapons in the Cubs system that find themselves atop almost every list. Baseball America unveiled its 2015 Cubs Top 10 Prospects Monday, and sure enough, the familiar bats make up the top half.
Here are Baseball America's best Cubs prospects and some of the more interesting comments:
1. Kris Bryant, 3B
The Cubs have a surplus of athletic infielders who can hit, and it's conceivable either big league shortstops Baez and Starlin Castro or Double-A shortstop Addison Russell could wind up at third base, with Bryant shifting to the outfield. Bryant also could stay at third, where Luis Valbuena is keeping the hot corner warm in Chicago. Barring a poor start back Triple-A Iowa, Bryant should arrive on the North Side as soon as the Cubs deem it financially feasible. Bryant has the talent, confidence and makeup to be one of the game's biggest stars. All he's waiting for is the playing time.
2. Addison Russell, SS
Russell combines above-average athleticism with extremely quick hands and impressive strength to produce both plus hitting ability and power. He's nearly impossible to beat with a fastball when he's looking for it and stays back on offspeed stuff, trusting his fast hands and making plenty of high-impact contact. Defensively, Russell has the range and improved footwork to stay at shortstop.
3. Jorge Soler, OF
Kris Bryant hits more homers, but Soler's create more buzz. His vicious bat speed, top-of-the-scale raw power and impressive feel for hitting make him a terror to pitchers. When locked in, he generates scorching line drives to all fields; some just don't stop going until they're over the fence. He's coachable, takes quality at-bats and isn't fazed by hitting with two strikes.
4. Kyle Schwarber, C/OF
Schwarber has thick, strong legs and swings from the ground up, incorporating his powerful lower half to deliver plus power with a short, furious stroke. He keeps his hands back and has the strength to hit the ball out to any part of the park. He has a .300-hitting, 30-homer ceiling. A college catcher, Schwarber has leadership skills and solid-average arm strength, but his receiving was rudimentary as an amateur, frequently dropping to one knee to handle breaking balls. He has the tools to be a capable left fielder, having shown instincts for the position.
5. C.J. Edwards, RHP
At his best, Edwards delivers three above-average to plus pitches, with excellent body control leading to an easy, rhythmic delivery and strike-throwing ability. He's very tough for hitters to square up due to late cutting action on his fastball, which generally sat 90-93 mph in August and in his Arizona Fall League stint. The late life on the pitch has allowed him to allow just two home runs in 237 career pro innings.
6. Billy McKinney, OF
The Cubs were stunned they were able to pry both Addison Russell and McKinney, the Athletics' top two prospects, away in the Jeff Samardzija/Jason Hammel trade. Signed in 2013 for $1.8 million, McKinney jumped to high Class A for his first full season and hit better in the high Class A Florida State League after the trade than in the offense-first California League.
7. Albert Almora, OF
Almora has first-round tools, starting with a line-drive bat with present strength, fine hand-eye coordination, bat speed to catch up to good fastballs and average raw power. He was pitched backwards much of the season and struggled to adjust. He still employs a big leg kick and can get streaky, as evidenced by a .377/.395/.649 finishing kick with high Class A Daytona before his promotion. A bit more patience would go a long way to making him a big league regular considering Almora's defense, which remains advanced.
8. Gleyber Torres, SS
A $1.7 million signee, Torres finished his U.S. pro debut by earning a promotion to short-season Boise before his 18th birthday. His maturity showed as he maintained his focus despite turmoil in his native Venezuela that prompted his family to come to the U.S.
9. Pierce Johnson, RHP
If Johnson puts it all together, he profiles as a No. 2 or No. 3 starter with two plus pitches and potentially above-average control. Chicago's 2014 ace, Jake Arrieta, had a similar (albeit more durable) career path, and Johnson's stuff is worth the wait. He could pitch his way to Triple-A Iowa with a strong, healthy spring training.
10. Duane Underwood, RHP
No one took as big of a step forward for the organization in 2014 as Underwood, who has the system's most electric stuff. If he combines better control with more consistent displays of the best of his repertoire, he could move quickly. He'll start 2015 with Chicago's new high Class A Myrtle Beach affiliate.
Cubs Winter League Recap: 1/4/15
Christian Villanueva blasted a big postseason home run, and Frank Batista pitched well in relief Sunday. Here are some notes from yesterday's action around the Caribbean:
Dominican Republic
- RHP Frank Batista pitched two scoreless innings of relief in the Aguilas Cibaenas' loss to the Gigantes del Cibao. Batista did not allow an opponent to reach base and struck out three.
- RHP Starling Peralta struggled in relief, giving up two earned runs over 1.1 innings as the Estrellas de Oriente fell to the Toros del Este. He gave up one hit and one walk in the effort.
- LF Junior Lake went 0-for-3 with a walk for the Estrellas.
- 3B Christian Villanueva hit the eventual game-winning home run for the Yaquis de Obregon in their win over Aguilas de Mexicali. Trailing by a run with two on in the eighth inning, Villanueva launched his first homer of the postseason. He was 1-for-4 on the day.
Puerto Rico
- 2B Javier Baez went 1-for-4 with a run-scoring single in the Cangrejeros de Santurce's win over Criollos de Caguas.
- 3B Jonathan Herrera went 1-for-3 with a double as the Navegantes del Magallanes edged out the Caribes de Anzoategui 1-0.


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