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Governor Cuomo Releases Tourism Progress Report Showing 8.8 Million More Visitors Came to New York
Governor Andrew M. Cuomo today released an end of the year progress report on the States tourism initiatives showing that the number of visitors to New York increased by 8.8 million this year. In addition, the industry is projected to generate $7.7 billion in state and local taxes with direct spending expected to reach $61.3 billion. The industry is also projected to add 24,800 jobs by the end of the year. The Governor held a cabinet meeting today, where Cristyne Nicholas, Chair of the Governors Tourism Advisory Council, gave a presentation on the impressive results being delivered by the states efforts to attract more visitors to the state, grow the tourism industry and create jobs.
This year my administration made it a priority to showcase the Empire State as the go-to destination for visitors from around the world, Governor Cuomo said. Our efforts are clearly paying off: by the end of 2013, nearly nine million more visitors will have come to New York compared to 2012. We will have generated almost $8 billion in local and state taxes and reach more than $61 billion in direct spending, which is enough to pay the salary of every firefighter and police officer in New York. We will have created tens of thousands of new jobs in the industry, growing one of the states biggest employers. These figures underscore the significant role the tourism industry plays in New Yorks economy, and we will continue our work to make sure it thrives.
In the last year, New Yorks tourism industry has grown in revenue, job creation, the number of visitors, and hotel occupancy:
- In 2013, the tourism industry is projected to generate $7.7 billion in state and local taxes. Direct spending is projected to reach $61.3 billion, an increase of 7 percent since 2012. Based on Department of Labor figures, this is enough to pay the salary of every firefighter and police officer in New York State.
- Since December 2012, Leisure & Hospitality employment is expected to add 24,800 jobs for a total of 818,700 jobs by the end of 2013, a 3.1% increase.
- The number of visitors to New York in 2013 will increase by 8.8 million, a 4.2% increase since 2012. By the end of the year, the total number of visitors is projected to be 218,800,000.
- In 2013, New Yorks hotels will sell 43 million rooms with associated $8.3 billion hotel room revenue. As of October 2013, New Yorks hotel occupancy rate is 73.7% which is almost 10% higher than the national rate.
This year, Governor Cuomo kicked off the states tourism efforts by hosting the Tourism Summit in Albany, where he announced $60 million in tourism funding the highest level of tourism funding in decades as well as other initiatives including: a new I Love NY marketing campaign with the Port Authority and MTA, Taste NY marketing efforts, an international tourism campaign, I Love NY in Times Square, and I Love NY LGBT. Click here to read more about the results of the Tourism Summit.
2013 also saw the launch of the Governors Path Through History campaign, an initiative that supports tourism and economic development by highlighting significant historic sites, locations and events throughout New York. Under Path Through History, the State developed and launched a website, designed and placed tourism signage on State and Federal highways, invested in regional projects and promotion of historic sites, and rebranded Museum Week and Heritage Weekends (June 1-2 and 8-9, 2013) as Path Through History Weekends and Museum Week. More than 200 consumer events were developed throughout the state as part of the program.
This summer, Governor Cuomo held various high-profile events to highlight locations in Upstate New York as world-class tourism destinations. On July 21 and 22, the Governor hosted the first ever Adirondack Challenge, a two day festival with a whitewater challenge featuring the Governor, New York officials, and members of the media. On August 8, the Governor also attended the BassMasters Tournament in the Thousand Islands which drew more than 34,100 people to the four day event. There, he announced that the 2014 BassMaster Elite Series will return to New York in 2014, including the Governors Challenge, a fishing competition featuring the Governor, elected officials from New York State and some of the biggest names in professional fishing to highlight the states many fishing and vacation opportunities. The next day, on August 9, Governor Cuomo appeared at the Watkins Glen International to announce a partnership with NASCAR for a public safety initiative to combat distracted driving. The State also participated in the PGA Championship, which had a $102 million economic impact on the Rochester region. The Governor announced a landmark agreement with The PGA of America to bring the 101st PGA Championship and the 45th Ryder Cup to Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale.
A major initiative by the Governor this year was Taste NY, which fuses the states agriculture sector with tourism to highlight the great variety of wine, beer, spirits and food products grown and produced here in New York. Governor Cuomo organized a Governors Cup Wine Tour in the Finger Lakes region and invited more than 200 restaurateurs, wine buyers, and media to attend. The Governor launched an ad campaign to promote New York State wines and announced the winner of the 2013 Governors Cup. Taste NY participated in more than 15 events this year, including the Manhattan Cocktail Classic, the Great New York State Fair, Hudson Valley Food and Wine Fest, Farm Aid, Cider Week, and the NYC Wine & Food Festival.
The State also launched several advertising and marketing campaigns to promote the states tourism industry. This included a Get Outta Town campaign and partnerships with the MTA and Port Authority featuring 6,400 ad posters in platforms, trains, subways and buses, video advertising at more than 100 subway entrances in Manhattan, Grand Central Terminals main hall, and Long Island Rail Road passenger areas in Penn Station, and a fully wrapped I Love NY 42nd street shuttle.
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Highs and Lows
Well, what a week it's been! After all the excited anticipation for the eclipse last Friday, not to mention all my
faffing about careful preparations to set up my telescope and ensure that I could mount my camera on it for photographing the great event, it turned out cloudier than bath of asses' milk and a good deal less beautifying.
Consequently, at 9.30am, at maximum eclipse, the best I managed was this:
I ended up watching the whole event on the BBC, where they did manage to have some decent images to look at, although I did have to put up with Prof. Brian Cox's annoying voice. I was massively disappointed at not having had the opportunity to see it myself though, especially since I missed the '99 Total Eclipse, which we travelled to Cornwall to see and missed due to the cloud cover. Needless to say, on both occasions, once it was all over the clouds cleared and the sun came out. Bloody weather! 🙁
Things looked up somewhat with the Tarot Blog Hop launching fairly smoothly that evening with an excellent crop of creative and thought provoking posts. I'm particularly pleased since I set the topic. You can read all the posts using the links here 😀
There were yet more ups and downs on Saturday with the epic final day of the Rugby Six Nations tournament. Oh my, what a roller coaster of emotion that was! If you saw it, then you won't need me to tell you, if you didn't, I've included a brief account at the end of this post*. Over seven hours of quality, buttock-clenchingly exciting Rugby and I'm pretty sure my gluteus muscles are now well-toned 😀
Still more excitement in some quarters over the remains of Richard III making their penultimate journey to rest in repose before burial. Although I am interested albeit not that excited, I must admit that I found the media reporting extremely irritating, especially C4's needless "Oh yes he did/Oh no he didn't" pantomime regarding the fate of the two princes in the Tower. Personally, I'm inclined to believe that Richard has gone down in history as the villain of the piece thanks to an excellent hatchet on Shakepeare's part. A writer of that calibre who was ingratiating himself with his Tudor patrons by slamming the loser – Richard never stood a chance. If he didn't have one in his lifetime, I'm pretty sure he had the hump after that.
As if all this wasn't enough, it was also Mothers' Day (lovely carnations and a homemade carrot cake from DD) and DH birthday last week (a big one) and so there were boozy lunches and the best coffee and walnut cake (made by DD's own hand) to be consumed. Cakefest! Nom! 😀
Finally, I also made a start on the Japanese shawl challenge and it is surprisingly unchallenging. The charts are much more straightforward than they look, though despite explaining this to my Eviller Twin and sending written instructions for the first 25 rows, she has remained strangely silent on the matter. *sigh* I, on the other hand, am on the final row of the first chart. Here's how it looks so far:
The yarn is Sublime Baby Cashmere Merino Silk 4ply in Sweet Pea colour, that being the closest yarn I could find to the composition of the yarn stated in the pattern and a guess at the yarn weight based on the gauge. It's lovely and soft with a beautiful stitch definition.
*First, Wales, who were in 3rd place lagging by 26 points and were 11-13 down at half time looked like they were out of the running. Then, I'd some of what they had during the interval, because they came out and scored and kept scoring, managing to defeat Italy in spectacular style with a final score of 61-20. Yet, even though Italy were getting a complete dubbing, they managed to come back and score a try in the dying minutes of the game. If only all Rugby matches could be like that. Oh wait, on Saturday they were!
Did I mention that I'm not really a sports fan? Rugby is the exception 🙂
Ireland, not unexpectedly, because Scotland are a bit rubbish these days, won 40-10, which left England in exactly the same position that Wales had started in – 26 points behind – but with a much tougher opposition against France. They came out and scored in the first few minutes, France scored in return, and so it continued for most of the game with tit for tat scoring, until England finally managed to pull ahead. With the clock at 79 minutes and England needing 7 points to win the Six Nations, they were inches away from scoring that last try. France regained possession and we thought it was all over in the 80th minute, but no, France held on to the ball and carried on playing for another minute. Then alas, they finally kicked out the ball and England's hopes were dashed. So near yet so far. Despite that, I did enjoy all the games.

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Got rid of charging your iPhone, again and again, it seems your phone runs out of battery in few hours. As after some days or months, it is usual that any electronic device loses its efficiency and become slow in operation in which battery is the main thing. there are often many reasons by which your iPhone battery get slow down, this tutorial will show you some of the tips how to boost your iPhone battery backup?
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By using motion wallpaper, since due to its continuous movement the huge battery get lost for its running. So avoid these stuff and apply a low lightened wallpaper.
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This feature in your iPhone allows the apps to predict when you are going to use that specific app on the basis of your frequency of using different apps. So better to disable it for long battery life since it keeps on processing always.
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When you press on home button you will exit from the app. But actually, app will not be closed. That will run in the background. Running apps will consume battery. You need to close running apps.
Double click on home button. You will see all running apps screenshots. Touch on image, drag towards the top of your mobile. That app will be disappeared. Like this, you can close all apps one after one. You can also close three apps at a time by using three fingers. For full details read How to close running iPhone apps?
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Get To Know 4TTF's Horns!
Happy February from your favourite Surrey wedding band!
Whilst we're gearing up for another banner year of wedding entertainment, we thought we'd turn our blog's attention to introducing you to our lovely trumpet player, Steve!
"I've always wanted to play the trumpet, right from an early age I remember being forced(!) to listen to classical music as a kid by my parents, but the sound of the trumpet called out to me. I knew then I wanted to play a trumpet. Fast forward a few years and here I am, professional trumpeter touring the UK and Europe with various function bands, theatre shows, big bands and brass ensembles. I absolutely love it!"
"Recent highlights include UK album launch tour with Tom Grennan, Durham Brass Festival with Oompah Brass, Jeff Hooper Big Band, and starting up a Latin-twisted New Orleans Brass Band called Fat Cat Brass last summer, tours in Norway with Johnny Cash Roadshow and one-off gigs in Spain and Germany. One of my favourite what I like to call 'seat-of-the-pants-gig' happened just before Christmas with a performance of Karl Jenkin's Christmas suite 'Stella Natalis'. The suite is written for choral ensemble, organ, strings, percussion and one trumpet! I was so far out of my comfort zone having to play straight classical style music and piccolo trumpet for the first time ever, but it went really well with basically no rehearsal and just a brief run through that I'm very much looking forward to playing more classical music in the weeks, months and years to come."
"I love playing with 4TTF, such fun and a great party vibe but being a brass player of course the songs I love to play are those by Earth, Wind and Fire and Stevie Wonder. Favourite one? Tricky, but September and Superstition can battle it out at the top of my list. I was fortunate to see EWF last year for the second time, and they still blow me away! Having said all that, from an entertainment point of view, Bruno Mars and his music is right up there. Dancing/choreography/musicianship all second to none throughout the whole band. Did I mention Blame It On The Boogie? How good is that song??"
"Favourite thing to do in my spare time? Do freelance musicians ever have spare time?? What I love to do when I'm not playing music myself is listen to my kids playing music, I know they're both going to go on to do bigger and better things than I ever will have accomplished!"
"Favourite artist at the moment? My tastes change so it will vary, but I've just discovered a fabulous trombone player called Carol Jarvis who has the most amazing sound. Keeping more to current pop music, I like Rag'n'Bone man and I've already mentioned Bruno Mars. My musical tastes are very eclectic so I love listening to trumpeters like Derek Watkins and Mike Lovatt as much as an organ recital at Leicester Cathedral. I've got gigs booked in to go and see Mnozil Brass (look them up if you've never heard of them), Tower of Power and secretly I'm excited to take my daughter to see Panic! At The Disco."
"Dream song on a function gig? There isn't one that jumps out at me as I enjoy the variety of the music that we play in 4TTF, but there's a live version of Diana Ross' 'Touch Me In The Morning' which would make for a great slow dance at a wedding. Oh, and more Stevie…"


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For those familiar with the Nicholas Sparks novel, Barry will be playing the role of the auctioneer in the upcoming feature film "The Longest Ride".
Los Angeles, CA -- (ReleaseWire) -- 04/07/2015 --Based on the bestselling novel by master storyteller Nicholas Sparks, THE LONGEST RIDE centers on the star-crossed love affair between Luke, a former champion bull rider looking to make a comeback, and Sophia, a college student who is about to embark upon her dream job in New York City's art world. THE LONGEST RIDE explores the challenges and infinite rewards of enduring love.
"Being a part of such an amazing story and working with such an incredible cast and crew, I was captivated every moment watching and being a part of this vision take shape" says Ratcliffe. "From the creators and writers, to production, to the amazingly talented direction of George Tillman Jr., you could feel the project take shape, live the romantic beauty of the story, and revel in it's entertaining grace."
Barry cherished his role. He just completed Ted 2 in Los Angeles and is coming up next in "Masterminds" with Zack Galifianakis, Owen Wilson, and Kristen Wiig.
Temple Hill's Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey (The Fault in Our Stars, Twighlight) are producing "The Longest Ride" alongside Theresa Park.
About Barry Ratcliffe
Barry Ratcliffe is best known as city councilman Jason Tyler on the Lifetime drama "Army Wives", and as an auctioneer on all 3 networks and the upcoming Nicholas Sparks film "The Longest Ride". His wide range of characters span from comedy to drama on such shows as "Nashville", "Person of Interest", Tyler Perry's "The Haves and The Have Nots", "White Collar", "Brothers and Sisters", the award winning "House of Cards" and many more. His film resume is equally extensive from his latest comedy "Ted 2" for Seth MacFarlane, "Masterminds" with Zach Galifianakis and Owen Wilson, "Blue Mountain State: The Rise of Thadland", and recreating the cowardly lion role in the feature film "Dorothy and the Witches of Oz".
Barry's full resume can be viewed on IMDB at http://www.imdb.me/barryratcliffe. He is represented in the Southeast by Monarch Talent, NY by Agency Connects, and LA by Castle Hill.


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In a bit of coincidence, Carl Crawford the greyhound is back in action on the track today at Derby Lane in St. Petersburg. The speedster will look for another W in the 10th race, which goes off after 3 p.m.
What? You only know about Carl Crawford the left fielder?
Here's a link to watch the canine Crawford's last victory. Joe found it inspirational, as the real Carl Crawford tries to master Cliff Lee.


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Many new Canon® printers are introduced every year and cartridge installation can differ quite a bit across printer models. If you are installing a new cartridge for the first time, of course you want to make sure you do it right! In this article, we will be covering the installation process of two popular printer models, the Canon Pixma® MG2520 and Pixma® MX922. Let's get started!
How to Replace a Canon PIXMA MG2520 Ink Cartridge
The Canon Pixma MG2520 is a compact all-in-one machine that is easy to set up and wireless ready. It requires two separate ink cartridges - one for black and one for color. Canon offers both cartridges in a high yield and standard yield option. The high yield is slightly more expensive but holds significantly more ink. Replacements for Pixma MG2520 ink cartridges are priced at $25.99 each for a black cartridge (which prints up to 300 pages) and $29.99 for color cartridges (which print up to 180 pages) if you buy original Canon cartridges. Compatible LD brand replacements for the Pixma MG2520 offer the same amount of ink for considerably less at $18.99 each per black cartridge and $20.99 per color cartridge.
- PG-245XL Ink High-Yield Black (8278B001AA) / Page Yield: 300
- CL-246XL Ink High-Yield Color (8280B001AA) / Page Yield: 300
- PG-245 Ink Standard-Yield Black (8279B001AA) / Page Yield: 180
- CL-246 Ink Standard-Yield Color (8281B001AA) / Page Yield: 180
#1. Retract the output paper tray and extensionFirst, you'll need to set up the printer in preparation to print. If the tray that catches the paper is pulled out, slide it back into the printer so it is flush with the printer.
#2. Open the cover
To expose your printer's cartridge carrier, you will need to open up the front cover, which is located above the paper tray that you just slid in. You should see a finger print indentation at the top of the cover, which you will need to push in (DO NOT pull it down as this may damage the unit). Allow the flap to come down, and you will notice the ink cartridge holder automatically move to the center of the printer.
#3. Remove your Canon printer's old cartridges
To remove the old cartridges, use your thumb and index finger to gently wiggle them out of their slots. Be sure to remove each cartridge one at a time and make a note of which color is being removed from each respective slot.
#4. Insert the new Canon ink cartridges
Before you install the new cartridges, you will need to remove each cartridge from their packaging. We recommend opening up new cartridges over a trash can…sometimes ink can emit from the cartridge when it is being unwrapped. Pull the plastic tab from each cartridges' to expose their nozzles.
Slide each cartridge into their respective slot. Make sure you insert them nozzle first and label up, with a firm push upwards until it clicks into place. The cartridges should be secure before you close the lid.
Once the lid is closed, the printer's ON light in the top left corner will flash green for about a minute before staying lit.
#5. Test your cartridges
The test print is an important final step before you can start printing regularly.
Turn on your desktop, bring up a document, press print, take a look at the results and you'll soon be able to see if the ink is printing the way it should. Please note, if the ink comes out streaky or smudgy, consult your Canon printer manual to check how to realign the printer heads.
If the triangular emblem in the top left corner is flashing orange, the cartridges may not be seated properly. Re-open your printer and check the cartridges are installed correctly by giving them a push.
How to Change a Remanufactured Canon PG-245 or CL-246 Cartridge:
The installation process of a remanufactured cartridge is very similar to installing an original cartridge, but there a couple of minor tweaks you will need to make in order to get the cartridge to work. Most remanufactured versions of the PG-245 and CL-246 series do not recognize in your printer like a genuine product would, but they will still work with a bit of simple tinkering. If you buy a remanufactured cartridge and you get an error message upon installation, follow these easy steps to get your printer up and running!
- You might see an error message saying your recently installed cartridge is "low" or "empty". This of course is not true, you should have a perfectly good, fully functioning cartridge in your hands! So why the low message? The printer is still reading the information on the chip from the last time the cartridge was in use. Since then it has been refurbished and refilled with ink, but the chip has not been replaced. To get the cartridge working you need to force the machine to override that error message and accept the cartridge as is.
- The first thing you are going to want to do is take the cartridge out again and clean the chip, or gold contact, with a lint free cloth or Q-tip. Gently wipe the contact with the Q-tip a few times. The chip on an ink cartridge is very sensitive. Sometimes residue can get on the chip and produce an error on your machine.
- Next, we are going to want to reset the printer. To do this, power down the machine, unplug the power cord from the wall for 15 seconds. Plug it back in and turn the printer back on. Wait for the printer to initialize and then reinstall your recently cleaned cartridge.
- If you clean the chip, install the cartridge again and you are still getting an error message, do not lose hope! You can easily override the error message by pressing and holding down the Stop/Reset button on the printer for a full 15 seconds. It may say "please wait a while" on your printer's screen and your printer should go through a startup sequence. Once the startup sequence is complete you should be able to print as expected!
- After overriding the error message the printer will continue to use the cartridge without stopping due to the ink level being low or empty. You will not be able to tell how much ink is left in your cartridge. However, the cartridge is filled to capacity and you should get the same number of prints as an original!
How to Replace a Canon PIXMA MX922 Cartridge
Another reliable offering from Canon's wireless all-in-one range, this compact print offers quality photo prints and a decent shelf life.
The PIXMA MX922 requires five separate cartridges (two black and three color) which should be inserted in the machine in the following order:
- Magenta ink (M)
- Black ink (BK)
- Yellow ink (Y)
- Pigment black (PGBK)
- Cyan ink (C)
The installation order can differ from model to model, but most Canon printers include color-coded labels beneath the cartridge carriage.
The Pixma MX922 series offers a high yield and standard yield cartridge. The pigment black is also offered as an extra high yield. High yield cartridges are slightly more expensive but are generally a better deal in the long term if you print in high volumes. You will need both black cartridges (the pigment black and photo black) in order for your printer to function properly. The pigment black cartridge is designed for printing text while the photo black's specialty is obviously, photographs.
High Yield Cartridges:
PGI-255XXL Ink Extra High-Yield Black (8050B001) / Page Yield: 800
PGI-250XL Ink High-Yield Pigment Black (6432B001) / Page Yield: 500
CLI-251XL Ink High-Yield Photo Black (6448B001) / Page Yield: 4,425
CLI-251XL Ink High-Yield Cyan (6449B001) / Page Yield: 660
CLI-251XL Ink High-Yield Magenta (6450B001) / Page Yield: 660
CLI-251XL Ink High-Yield Yellow (6451B001) / Page Yield: 660
Standard Yield Cartridges:
PGI-250 Ink Standard-Yield Pigment Black (6497B001) / Page Yield: 300
CLI-251 Ink Standard-Yield Black (6513B001) / Page Yield: 1,105
CLI-251 Ink Standard-Yield Cyan (6514B001) / Page Yield: 304
CLI-251 Ink Standard-Yield Magenta (6515B001) / Page Yield: 298
CLI-251 Ink Standard-Yield Yellow (6516B001) / Page Yield: 330
To install your cartridges, follow these four easy steps:
#1. Lift the operation panel
First, lift the operation panel with both hands. This is on hinges and lifts up like a lid; raise the panel placing your hands at the join just beneath the LCD screen.
#2. Remove the old cartridges
Wait for the old cartridges to move to the center of the printer. Then, carefully push the tab located at the end of each cartridge and pull them out.
#3. Remove the packaging of the replacement cartridges and insert them
New cartridges have been known to leak a bit when you remove the packaging. We recommend opening up new cartridges over a trash can…sometimes ink can emit from the cartridge when it is being unwrapped.
Once the wrapping is removed, the tape is pulled and the orange clip is twisted off, you are ready to install. Insert each cartridge into the printer, following the color key below the carriage. Make sure the labels are facing upwards, then push them down until you hear a click. Once they are in place, a red light will appear on the cartridge confirming that they are secure. Close up the panel and you are all set.
#4. Run an ink test
Once you've replaced your Canon printer ink cartridges, run a quick print test to make sure everything is working correctly.
If the ink comes out streaky or smudgy, check your Canon printer manual to check how to re-align the printheads.
We hope this guide was helpful! If you have any more printer ink related questions, send us a quick note!
*Savings based on price comparison between remanufactured/compatible cartridge prices and printer brand (OEM) cartridge prices effective as of April 28, 2017 on www.LDProducts.com. OEM names are registered trademarks of their respective owners and are not affiliated with, and do not endorse LD Products.


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You've probably heard already, but if you've been hiding out, away from your NMSU email or from learn.nmsu.edu, let me be the first to tell you: Blackboard is going away and Canvas will be the new norm for online learning at NMSU by the time the summer semester arrives.
"The Blackboard version we are on now is going out of support in December," said Steve Leask, program manager and instructional consultant under the Office of the Associate Provost. "After December, it will no longer have security patches, updates or anything like that."
Without updates and patches, the system would be prone to problems. Blackboard is the main academic online application for all NMSU campuses, with more than 8,000 courses hosted on the application each year and the lack of support and updates would make the system unusable.
Campus officials started examining options in the educational environment for learning management systems about two years ago. The Provost formed a task force of about 25 people including faculty, staff and students from all NMSU campuses, led by Richard Oliver from the College of Business. The task force reviewed the replacement options available, went through the request for information (RFI) process and a series of assessments, including different surveys for faculty, staff and students. At the end of this process, the companies queried came to campus to show the task force what they had to offer.
Enter Canvas
When the different best learning management systems were compared side-by-side on paper, Leask said, they all have similar capabilities and tools. During the demonstration phase the vendors showed the task force what their systems are capable of – from the interface and how the tools are used, to some of the advanced capabilities available.
"Canvas was not just a step ahead, but a generation ahead of the others," he said. "It has more of a social media-type interface. It has tools that are so much further advanced than what the other companies offered and that just really set it apart in people's [task force members] minds."
For example, if the course instructor sends a student an email, the system would notify the student on his or her cell phone, and then the student can answer back via cell phone, without needing to log into the system itself.
"Students really let it be known that's what they wanted to have," Leask said. "They want tools that are more integrated into our mobile society."
There's an iPad app for Canvas and an iPhone app; this application focused on student use more so than any other platform out there.
Change is coming
The "Frankenstein switch" (that's what the Learning Management System team calls it), or the big transition from Blackboard to Canvas will happen on May 18. NMSU will finish off the spring semester on Blackboard and grades also will be posted on Blackboard.
Blackboard will become unavailable on that Friday, and when the system is available again, it will be Canvas.
There will not be any migrations once switched over to Canvas; users will see regular, steady improvements in the system without the need for migrations. Students are advised, however, to save documents they plan to keep to a local computer before the switch to Canvas, as their files will not transfer and become inaccessible.
Faculty are being assisted with the migration to Canvas, so that all of their course information will be available for use when they log into Canvas for their first course. This migration equates to the Instructional Innovation and Quality staff moving 17,350 courses from one system to another.
For support during the Blackboard to Canvas transition contact the Instructional Innovation and Quality office at 575-646-5125. IIQ also offers Introduction to Canvas workshops for faculty at learning.nmsu.edu/canvas and one-on-one during the scheduled Canvas labs.
"It's stressful to go from one learning management system that you know and you've done things and it's worked," Leask said. "We try to get faculty started and help them make the transition, especially to get ready for that first class, to feel comfortable and to move forward."


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On Oct. 11, 2014, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and the Department of Homeland Security's Customs & Border Protection (CBP) commenced screening for the Ebola virus at select U.S. airports. Starting with New York's JFK Airport, all travelers from Guinea, Liberia and Sierra Leone will now undergo enhanced entry screening in an effort to detect overt signs of the deadly illness. This week, Washington-Dulles, Newark, Chicago O-Hare and Atlanta International airports will follow suit. These five airports receive over 94 percent of travelers from the Ebola-affected nations.
Sherex Fastening Solutions, a global leader of engineered fasteners, tooling and automation, announced today the opening of its new domestic manufacturing facility, Sherex Akron, located at 850 Moe Drive in Akron, OH.
"Sherex is very proud to be 'Made in America' and continues to offer the largest selection of blind rivet nuts in the world," said Adam Pratt, president of Sherex Fastening Solutions. "The opening of the Sherex Akron manufacturing plant is part of our global capacity expansion plan and will increase the number of products we can supply. It will reduce lead times providing for an overall improved experience for our customers."
Today the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC) announced that the Whirlpool-Rapids International Bridge crossing will reopen to Canada-bound traffic at 7:00 a.m. on Friday, October 10th, 2014, following the successful construction of a second primary inspection booth for Canada-bound traffic.
The Whirlpool-Rapids International Bridge facility upgrade, which began in early-September 2014, was undertaken to increase overall processing capacity at the crossing. The bridge has recently experienced rapid increases in traffic usage and wait times, due to the popularity of the NEXUS trusted travel program.
The Resource Training Center's "Alive at 25" program will team up with the AT&T "It Can Wait" anti texting and driving campaign at 6:30 p.m. Monday, Oct. 6, to deliver a simple message — when it comes to texting and driving, it can wait! The program will be offered in the Harlem Road Community Center at 4255 Harlem Road, Amherst.
U.S. Customs and Border Protection recently announced the launch of the first authorized app to expedite a traveler's entry process into the U.S. The app, Mobile Passport Control, or MPC, will allow eligible travelers to submit their passport information and customs declaration form via a Smartphone or tablet prior to CBP inspection.
The app was developed by Airside Mobile and Airports Council International-North America (ACI-NA) in partnership with CBP as part of a pilot program at the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. The app became available to eligible travelers arriving at Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International on Aug. 13. MPC is expected to expand to more airports later this year.
Today the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC) announced that implementation of the E-ZPass tolling program will take effect at the Rainbow, Whirlpool, and Lewiston-Queenston international bridge spans as of August 11, 2014. The new E-ZPass program will supplement existing ExpressPass, Commercial ExpressPass, and pre-loaded NEXUS/Toll card offerings currently available to motorists.
"After a very successful period of program testing and coordination, the commission is prepared to launch the E-ZPass program at all of our bridge crossings early next month," said Niagara Falls Bridge Commission General Manager Lew Holloway. "We expect a smooth introduction of the program and believe this additional tolling feature will provide yet another convenient tool for motorists."
LEWISTON, NY – Today the Niagara Falls Bridge Commission (NFBC) announced the upcoming installation of a second primary inspection lane within the Canada plaza at the Whirlpool-Rapids International Bridge crossing. This construction project—scheduled to commence on September 2nd, 2014, and conclude on or before October 9th, 2014—is being undertaken to increase processing capacity at the crossing. The Whirlpool-Rapids Bridge has recently experienced rapid increases in usage and wait times, due to the growing popularity of the NEXUS trusted travel program.
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World Speed Record Broken
UK company Drayson Racing Technologies has broken the world land speed record for a lightweight electric car. The record, which had stood for almost forty years, was broken in a modified Lola B12 69/EV vehicle which hit a top speed of 204.2mph (328.6km/h) at a racetrack at RAF Elvington in Yorkshire, England. Lord Drayson and the Drayson B12 69/EV Le Mans prototype race car. © Drayson Racing. Drayson Racing Technologies Chief executive, Lord Drayson, who … Continue reading


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2009 All-Star Game Photos Added
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Found a 2007 article from Chron.com which appeared before the CBL's first All-Star event in League City, Texas. It coveredRead more
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Just added a 2009 article about Joel Hartman, of the Bay Area Toros, making the 2009 CBL All-Star roster. TheRead more
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WHM Home & School Membership Application
W. H. Morden's Home & School Association is a membership-based, voting, active group of parents of students attending Morden.
H&SA operates solely for the purpose of building community, supporting enrichment and fostering involvement to the benefit of our students, their families and the school's staff. Membership is on annual basis and open and encouraged for all parents. You must be an active member in good standing to vote on all motions including elections and budget decisions.
We meet monthly with the school administration and teacher reps to plan upcoming initiatives, listen to teachers about their needs, and plan for the future. We are governed by by-laws and operate fluidly and openly.
To join for 2019-20, please complete this form. (Click here for a printable form.)


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My God Beats Your god
Sometimes I encounter believers who are ignorant of the fact there really are people today who bow and worship idols of wood and stone. They think that this phenomena is more or less something that is only found in their bible and it only took place with people in the ancient past. But this is still happening today! Really! All over the earth there are people who still worship idols of wood and stone and who would rather worship the creation instead of the Creator.
This practice is on full display right now on the Island of Hawaii. A large volcano is showing massive activity and spewing lava in numerous direction and the people witnessing the destruction are instead worshiping some false goddess hoping to appease her instead of taking their petitions to the one who made the heavens and the earth.


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Police Hunt Man Who Defecated On Southwark Street
7 March 2017, 12:19 | Updated: 7 March 2017, 12:42
Police want to identify this man after a case of outraging public decency that saw someone lower his pants and defecate on a Southwark street.
The alleged incident took place in the middle of the day in Eastlands Crescent, but police believe it might not be the first time the man has committed similar offences.
On Thursday, 16th February, a man defecated on the SE21 street at 5.15pm.
The suspect was described to police as a white male, aged around mid 50s, approximately 5ft 8ins tall with a medium build.
The image shows a man that police wish to identify and speak to.
At the time of the incident he was wearing jeans and a grey jumper.
Police further said that they think similar crimes may not have been reported.
Anyone who has encountered similar crimes is also asked to contact the police.


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Disney World has proven itself to be a magical place for some of those with Autism. We've heard many stories of kids suddenly having breakthroughs while visiting the parks. Visiting while dealing with autism does take some good pre-planning.
On this page we'll have:
- Tips from Donna Lorman, President of the Autism Society of Greater Orlando.
- Tips from members of our Facebook group called Walt Disney World Made Easy for Everyone.
In Part two of this article series, we'll be sharing from a different perspective with tips coming from an autistic adult who also has an autistic teenage son. We'll link to it again at the bottom of this article.
If you haven't already, you may want to check out Disney's resource pages here:
- Planning a trip to the Walt Disney World Resort: A Resource for Guests with Cognitive Disabilities including Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD)
- Services for Guests with Cognitive Disabilities
Flying to Disney World
Before we get to all our recommendations for managing at Disney, you may want to prepare for the plane travel portion of your vacation. Check out this video on handling TSA and the screening process for those with autism:
Now on to Disney!
Recommendations from Donna Lorman of the Autism Society of Greater Orlando
Donna frequently gets calls from around the world from those seeking advice for their vacations in Orlando. The following tips come from an interview with Donna where she shared the answers to the questions she's most frequently asked. I've got to add that Donna makes an incredible first impression. She is so clearly passionate about the people she supports. She also has a great deal of appreciation for the lengths that Disney World goes to, in order to support those with autism.
Hotels & Resorts with Autism at Disney World
Stay on Disney World property if it's at all possible. In all of her experiences the Disney resort staff members were extremely kind and very knowledgeable about autism. If you tell them that autism is involved, they'll really step up and go the extra mile for you. It makes everything so much easier.
Child Care for Children with Autism while you're at Disney World
Parents want a break on vacation, and some time to relax. They're looking for a child care service they can trust. Donna recommends True Help Services in Kissimmee (www.truehelpservices.com). She finds that they are extremely supportive of children with autism.
DAS cards (Disability Access System at Disney World)
Author's note: When we interviewed Donna, Guest Assistance Cards were being used, but they have been replaced by the DAS system. The majority of Donna's advice still works, so we'll alter the GAC advice below to DAS to avoid confusion.
What is the DAS? The DAS allows you to go to an attraction and get a return time, which should be comparable to the current wait time for that attraction. Then when you return, you'll go to the Fastpass line or occasionally a handicapped entrance if there is one. This means you still might have to wait in a line, but it would be much shorter, and you'll be able to do the majority of your waiting outside of the attraction lines. You're permitted one DAS return time at a time, though you can also use Fastpass+ reservations at the same time.
To request a DAS, go to Guest Relations when you get to one of the Disney parks. They're at the entrances of each park. Read all about how to use the system here: Disability Access Service cards (DAS cards).
Here are Donna's comments, altered to reflect the new system:
When you're going to a Disney park, a DAS is a necessity. It will help minimize time spent in attraction lines, and it can often reduce the need for waiting in crowds. The problem that Donna has heard repeatedly is that although most of those with autism are visibly symptomatic, those who are higher functioning may not be believed by Disney staff when requesting the DAS. She recommends that if the autism is not easily apparent; bring a doctor's statement or some type of documentation to confirm the autism.
Disney says that documentation is not required for a DAS, and in fact they're not permitted to ask for it or to even look at it by law. However they're trying to reduce abuse of the system by those who fake it because they think they'll have shorter waits for attractions with a DAS. Donna receives around 5-10 complaints a year from people who were turned down because the Disney Cast members didn't believe the child had autism.
If the autism is readily apparent, particularly if there are obvious verbal or communication issues, you may get your DAS more easily if you have your autistic member of your party speak to the Disney cast member. Have the him/her request the DAS. Many of those with autism have enunciation issues or verbalizing issues and it will be obvious. If you get the autistic member of your party involved in the request process it can go much smoother.
(Author's note: You'll want to describe your needs to the Cast Member. So for example, you might say that the autistic member of your party get's very anxious in crowds and lines, and you'd like the ability to minimize the time in crowds. Also if you're being turned down for a DAS, you can request to speak to a manager.)
Character Dining at Disney World
Donna highly recommends the character meals, especially in the hotels. She finds that those who are autistic usually adore the characters and the character meals. While you can see the characters in the parks, at the restaurants you get individualized attention. They come to your table, so you don't have to wait in long lines at the park to have the member of your party with autism interact with a character. Though the character meals are expensive, this convenience alone makes it worth the money in her opinion.
Even with a DAS, at character appearances in the parks you will wait at least 45 minutes and sometimes longer in line to reach the character. Some of those with autism just don't do well waiting in lines. The character meal is a great solution.
Donnas' favorite character restaurant is Chef Mickey's. Although it's pricey she feels it's worth it because everyone is so supportive. It's extremely kid-friendly, and it's very loud because there are usually a lot of kids. With this in mind, if the member of your party with autism has a "meltdown" or exhibits vocal stimulation, they will fit in more so than in many other restaurants.
Tell your waiter about the autism condition and they'll notify the characters, who will behave accordingly. They will even give special attention to the member of your party with autism. Pick a restaurant based on what characters you prefer. Different restaurants have different characters. She finds that most Disney restaurants are helpful at accommodating special dietary needs, but Chef Mickey's is particularly great. They will even bring food in from other restaurants even though it's a buffet. She finds that it's much harder to get food accommodations in park restaurants than in the hotel restaurants, especially at a buffet.
Managing at Quick Service Meals in the Disney World Parks
At Magic Kingdom one restaurant that can be especially suitable for a quick meal is Cosmic Ray's Starlight Cafe in Tomorrowland. They serve chicken and French fries, as well as hamburgers and salads. Donna finds that many kids with autism seem to consistently want chicken and French fries. This restaurant has that, along with alternatives for the rest of the family. In Epcot, the Electric Umbrella Restaurant in Future World has chicken and French fries. In Hollywood Studios try the ABC Commissary.
Managing in the Water parks with Autism
Make sure you're there first thing in the morning. They often get so busy that you won't get a shaded area for shelter unless you arrive early. Another reason to be there at opening time is that the parks sometimes reach maximum capacity very fast, and they can close to new visitors very early. Often those with autistic will have a meltdown if turned away. Arriving early can prevent a disappointing and difficult situation.
Live Shows in the Disney World Parks (including 3-D movies)
Donna finds that those with autism seem to love most live Disney shows. They're fascinated with the music, dancing singing and characters. The music shows are especially great for them. When you enter the park get a map and schedule to see when the shows are. Around the holidays they have multiple shows with characters, including Santa with music and singing.
Some shows are outside with no actual seating, but if a show is in a place where there is seating, you can try to request seating at the front of the theater. These shows can be packed and by sitting in the front you'll have extra space. Donna finds that those with autism tend get overwhelmed with body to body seating and crowds, and this will minimize the problem. Getting your request fulfilled will be up to the discretion of the Cast Member, and the available options at the attraction, at the time you're there. Approach a Cast Member, and explain your need. If they won't help, you may want to request a manager.
According to Donna, one live show that seems to have worked miracles for those with autism is Turtle Talk with Crush In The Seas with Nemo & Friends Pavilion. This attraction has guests interacting live with an animated turtle. There are numerous occasions when non-verbal children began to speak and interacted with Crush. Disney has now approved and funded a research project which will seek to determine why. Disney has found that children with autism consistently love Disney, and the project will also look at what makes Disney World so captivating and engaging to them. Donna will be working with Disney on this project.
Donna's son who has autism loves the Beauty and the Beast and Muppets 3-D at Hollywood Studios. She notes that often those with autism will put the glasses on and they'll cover their ears. They will also put their thumbs in ears and their pinky's in their mouths. They're overwhelmed and they may rock gently, but they'll calm down. If she says "hands down" to her son, he'll put his hands down and watch the show. Although the sensory effects in some of the other shows will often bother those with autism, these shows seem to get a consistently good response from them.
Her son was absolutely terrified in Stitch's Great Escape in Magic Kingdom (this is no longer there). He hated the shoulder restraint. He also has great difficulty with a 3-D shows. The sensory effects are overwhelming for him.
Park Preferences for those with Autism
There is a definite trend in park preferences among those with autism, according to Donna. She's not certain why, but Animal Kingdom is consistently their least favorite park. She speculates that one reason may be their hypersensitivity to smell, which may make them uncomfortable with the smell of the animals.
Here are the parks in order of the most favored to the least, according to Donnas' observation:
- Magic Kingdom
- Hollywood Studios
- Epcot
- Animal kingdom
That said, we do hear from parents who's kids love Animal Kingdom. Here's one:
"I agree with most of this article, however my ASD son LOVED Animal Kingdom & for our family I would put it #2 behind Magic Kingdom. He loved Kali River rapids (wanted to repeat it over & over) & Flight of Passage (Pandora at night). He actually enjoyed any ride that involved water/boats." — Jessica Blake
Disney Springs is often overlooked!
Donna feels this shopping, dining and entertainment area is often overlooked and not to be missed. There is a lot for the those with autism to do here. For example, she finds that autistic children tend to love the Once Upon a Toy store. If you're one of first people there in the morning, your child can start up one of the toys on the ceiling. If they do start a toy, they will also receive a certificate and a small gift toy. Donna's son Drew started the electric train by flipping the switch, and he was given a little locomotive with a certificate. She says he was absolutely "lit up", and was actually shaking because he was so excited.
If you wish to have your child start a toy, ask a cast member. This is especially necessary if you have an older child. Drew is 16 years old at this writing, so they have to seek out a cast member and make the request. Otherwise they are usually overlooked.
In Disney Springs is a restaurant called Rainforest Café, which is a huge hit with those with autism. Her child is so enthralled that his mouth never closes while he's there!
The massive World of Disney store is great fun for everyone. There is a beauty shop called Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique. Girls three and older are treated to a princess makeover. Though it's not usually appropriate for kids with autism, it may be a great treat for siblings. Donna notes that the siblings needs often take a back seat to the autistic child's needs. She feels it's essential to allow them time to enjoy the things of Disney that they particularly want.
The Lego Imagination Center is a store where that will really entertain your all of your children. In addition to viewing the amazing Lego creations already built, you can design your own. Donna recommends that you let them have some time to build and use their imagination — they love this.
The Autism Society of Greater Orlando can be found here: www.asgo.org
Additional Tips for Thriving at Disney World with Autism
Here are some additional ideas – some from our Walt Disney World Made Easy for Everyone facebook group members:
- From Kimberly Harmon Frisch – For any kids w/ sensory issues (which affects many autism kiddos)- utilize the baby care center for quiet places for a break and use the restroom. Many of the bathrooms in the parks are very noisy. My son could not handle them until very recently w/ automatic flushes and hand dryers. When we use the bathrooms now, I place a sticky note over top of the sensor for the automatic flush so it doesn't go off and freak him out while he is still using the bathroom. We also take noise canceling headphones with us- so many of the rides (even ones you wouldn't expect) are loud, or have loud "scenes".
- From Marie Montgomery – My friends son has autism. For him knowing in advance was the key. We've been to WDW many times w/ him. The first time we were afraid of how he would handle it. We showed him YouTube clips of the rides, parades, and characters. I also made detailed agendas of what we would do. This helped. Each day there was one. I also put in the agenda after every item " Remember due to crowds, weather, ride closures, or anything else we might change the agenda around. But we will talk with you about it. The first times he didn't talk much. We didn't expect much on the trip but he came alive there. He loves maps. He memorized them & the agenda and would tell us what was next. Then he wouldn't talk again until he told us what was next. Now he sits and talks WDW with me for hours. I've watched him come alive each time @ WDW. It helped him communicate more. He interacts more.
- Marie Montgomery (second tip) – In Magic Kingdom there is a great quieter spot to be away from crowds. It's in Liberty Square behind the Hall of Presidents to the right of the exit. We sat there & enjoyed our snacks and rested in a quieter place for 30 minutes. It helps.
- From Ed Buskirk III – The tip I have is Always let the cast members be aware of your situation. They care and are extremely accommodating. My wife suffers from Bipolar 1 (the rare one) that means that like autism, she can have very similar perception issues. When we were at MK one day, it became unusually crowded. She became very overstimulated and we became trapped in liberty square during a parade time. I walked into the Liberty Tree Tavern, and explained to the manager our situation. He let us sit in the waiting area, then gave us a quiet table to eat lunch at in the back. It was just what my wife needed to calm down. We could not spend a full day at MK that day, but we were able to turn a tough situation unto a nice day thanks to the Cast members!
- From Maureen Rowe Deal – We have a son with autism. We try to avoid potential behavior triggers of fatigue, hunger and over stimulation. We use noise-canceling headphones, carry snacks with us to the parks and take frequent breaks.
- From Theresa Beale – My tip is know your Autistic person's trigger. What bothers one person may not phase another. For example my daughter never had a problem in the bathrooms but can't stand being in a crowd to catch a parade. I found that by visiting during slower seasons and using Fastpass + I was able to keep my daughter calm and happy. Plus we always ride with shorter waits during parades.
- From Sue Ziolkowski – One thing I may suggest is to get a park hopper pass. This way if one park is crowded you can always go to another.
- From Sue Mickelson – Many people find a stroller provides a 'safe haven' from too much stimulation. At Guest Relations, you can request a tag that allows use of a stroller as a wheelchair. That allows for the stroller to be brought into lines and attractions where strollers are not usually allowed. (It's separate from DAS – some people who are not using DAS find it helpful and some use it along with DAS).
- From Ann Ashenfelder Littell: The biggest thing that I had to learn was to build in downtime. I used to try to do 3-5 days from rope drop until park close, and I ended up with the whole family in meltdown mode.One of the best things we did, that I know isn't an option for everyone, is get annual passes so that we can go for 3-4 hours and not feel like we are "wasting" a day's tickets. For families who don't have that option, figure out just a few "most important" things for each day, do those early, and anything more is a bonus.If your family does mornings, get to a park before rope drop to take advantage of smaller crowds. My family does NOT do mornings, but enjoys fireworks and nighttime events, so I don't even try for rope drop. It just isn't worth pushing us so far out of our comfort zone, and we would rather stay late, so we start the day late. If you want to do rope drop AND park close, make sure you take a break in the middle of the day.
Visit here to read Part 2: Autism at Disney World – Tips From an Adult With Autism & Mom of an Autistic Child
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Apple Tree - Isaac Newton's Tree
Origin: Lincolnshire, 17th century
Apple Taste: Sweetly flavoured puree
Type: Culinary
Flowering Group : 3
Rootstock: M106
Size : Maiden
Harvest : October
Vigour : Medium
The original Isaac Newton's tree is in Newton's garden at Woolsthorpe Manor in Lincolnshire, under which 'the notion of gravity came into his mind occasion'd by the fall of an apple'. It was propagated by the Revd Charles Turner in 1820. Over the years material has been retained by repropagation, and the Isaac Newton's trees we offer are - amazingly to my mind - direct descendants of the original Newton apple tree. It produces a distinctly ugly cooking apple, the 'Flower of Kent', which is quite shy to crop, but cooks to a sweet delicately flavoured puree. Isaac Newton's tree is only available in very limited numbers.
Supplier : R.V. Roger Ltd.
We donate half of our profit on sales of Isaac Newton's apple tree to Common Ground
See our section on Pollination Groups to help you select your apple trees.
We supply apple trees on the most vigorous rootstocks available. They were created specifically for use in the UK and produce healthy, heavy cropping trees for our weather conditions.
M106 produces a good garden sized apple tree, around 4 metres tall. Grown as a free standing tree it won't need staking, although initially best to use a cane to support your new plant. M25 rootstock will produce the 6m standard trees of a traditional orchard, where they would be planted between 6 and 8 metres apart. Please refer to our size guide for details.
Like all our apple trees, we offer Isaac Newton's Tree bare root.. At the height of the lifting season there may be up to a month?s delay between placing the order and dispatching due to pressure of orders, which are dealt with in date sequence, and the weather. Orders for apple trees taken from March to September are confirmed in September ready for dispatch from November. Please note there is an overall minimum order size of £50.


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