I came back from the doctor today after getting my tooth pulled and fired up dentist PurpleWiki on my computer to check the status of my in-growth. Normally I would just leave it until nexty time I visit but i was on so much pain that I had no choice but to see for myself. In addition the doctor told me not to take pain killers for the duration of the operation as I seem to be allergic to them.
May 21st, 2008
Why We Like the Green Giant Arborvita(e) So Much
Our farm, Highland Hill Farm, is located in solid clay. We
therefore like plants that grow well in dense, heavy, rather
impermeable, NOT well-drained soils. One of the arborvitae, the
Green Giant, the Western Redcedar Tree, or botanically, the
Thuja Plicata, is our favorite. Here is why we like this plant:
The hardiness zone the Green Giant Arborvita tolerates is from
zone 5 to zone 8. That’s where extreme cold temperatures get
down to a temperate level of about 15 or 20 degrees in the
winter (Zone 8), but also as low as a frigid level of 15 or 20
degrees BELOW zero (zone 5). Green giants are evergreens, being
cedars. Their rapid growth rates can in ideal conditions reach 3
feet per year. Site requirements for the Green Giant Arborvita
are sun to partial shade, moist well drained soil preferred (but
still does well in clay), and protection from wind, at lest when
young.
The Green Giant is a beautiful tree. It has an aesthetically
fine form. It’s conical, being narrow to broadly pyramidal,
reaching from 50 feet to 80 feet in height in southeastyern
Pennsylvania. The width at the base of the cone is usually about
15 feet to 20 feet. The leaves are rich green making graceful
foliage.
Green Giants make a superb privacy screen. They keep their
foliage color year ’round, great for brightening bleak gray
winter days with snow on the ground. The cinnamon bright red
bark when young turn rich russet brown with time crating a
strong contrast with the needle leaves.
Green Giants’ flowers, their fruit are pretty little light brown
half-inch female cones. (Just so you know, Green giants are
females, so its okay to call the cones pretty.) The Green Giant
is also a wonderful shade tree, casting a dark, dense shade. The
wood is strong too, once the tree is beyond its youth.
This is an arborvita that should outlive even your
grandchildren. There are Green Giants out west documented to be
over 300 years old. Just don’t plant these too close to the
ocean, or roads in areas where there’s a lot of salt used for
snow removal. If you get over 100 inches of snowfall and more
per year, no roadside Arborvita planting where salt is used,
PLEASE. The greatest soldier of ancient Greece in the Trojan war
had his one little weak spot, what proved to be a fatal flaw,
and the “Achilles Heel” for Green Giant Arborvitae is
hypersensitivity to salt.
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http://www.seedlingsrus.com
March 25th, 2008
In lieu of recent, tumultuous occurrences, people are more
compelled than ever to discover the mystery of these modern-day,
earth-changing events.
One day, Earth is experiencing the fourth largest
earthquake in a century - a 9.0 tectonics plate shift off the coast of Sumatra, the next day - Tsunami.
A Report from NASA explains how the
poles have permanently shifted by an entire inch. According to
Dr. Benjamin Fong Chao, “…Any worldly event that involves
the movement of mass affects the Earth’s rotation, from seasonal
weather down to driving a car.” Per the findings of Doctors
Chao and Gross, the North Pole has shifted by an inch in the
direction of 145? East Longitude. Based on their report too, was
that Earth’s oblateness (gravity field) was also
decreased by a small amount.
To translate into laymen’s terms, the change in mass distribution can effect
long-term global climate changes; (See here for more info) thus, the El
Nino/La Nina effect is strengthened due to unusual mean sea level pressure.
The Journal of Geophysical Research
published an abstract on data analysis from the Earth’s gravity field. In their
profound study, results showed that Earth’s gravity field has
undergone significant variations during the past 28 years alone.
The largest (of these fluctuations) occurred during the 1996 -
2002 time frame. Again, we have a scenario of mass
redistributions in the atmosphere and ocean in a relatively
short period.
Personal research from the National
Earthquake Information Center showed that between December
5, 2004 and January 5, 2005 there were over 170 earthquakes
across the globe that measured over a 5.0 (on the Richter
Scale).
According to the Volcano Information Center, 77 volcanoes
have erupted or are experiencing ongoing eruptions since 2002 -
2004; of which, 57 began erupting during 2004 alone.
The recent California Mudslides, the torrential downpours, and
extreme winter precipitation begs one to try and comprehend what
exactly is occurring and why it is happening at this point in
time. Once again, we return to the statement made by Dr.
Benjamin Fong Chao, “…Any worldly event that involves the
movement of mass affects the Earth’s rotation, from seasonal
weather down to driving a car.”
Based on this analogy, we can clearly define that magnetic field
composition and movement can and does affect global
weather (on a broad scale). But what other effects can the
magnetic field have on the planet as a whole?
Interestingly enough, I was able to retrieve different reports
that may somehow involve magnetic field proponents: In February
of 2004, `…over 10,000 Bramblings dropped dead in a `bird rain’ in
the Eastern Province of Jiangsu - Yangzi,’ as reported in
the BBC News. In addition, in November of 2004, 100s of Whales
and dolphins were found stranded off the coast of Tasmania and
New Zealand (Australia Broadcasting Corp ). Reporter
Jocelyn Nettlefold stated, “…The weather appears to be
central to the stranding cycle. Every decade or so, atmospheric
changes bring cooler, sub-Antarctic waters further north…”
Professor Mark Hindell further elaborated, “…there have
been suggestions in the past that seismic exploration may have
been associated with strandings in the US…”
In a more comprehensive Article from Progress in Physical Geography,
Sudden Climate Transitions during the Quaternary, Scientists
found that the `…time span of the past few million years
has been punctuated by many rapid climate transitions, most of
them on time scales of centuries to decades or even less…’
and `…Judging by its past behavior under both glacial and
interglacial conditions, climate has a tendency to remain quite
stable for most of the time and then suddenly `flip’; at least
sometimes over just a few decades, due to the influence of the
various triggering and feedback mechanisms…”
This, in relation to magnetic pole shifts would inevitably and
theoretically explain dramatic climate transitions. Since 1990,
surface waters in tropical and subtropical Atlantic Ocean
regions became markedly saltier, while at the same time, much of
the water column in the high altitudes of the North and South
Atlantic Oceans became fresher. See Report: New Study Reports Large-scale Salinity Changes
in the Oceans
My own theory is as such: Seismological Events = Polar
Shifts = Climatic Changes = Global Warming = Sea Level Rise =
Continued Seismological Events = etc., etc., etc. In other
words, seismological events brought on by nature or manmade
contraptions, is the beginning of a vicious cycle.
To further fuel the debate of greenhouse effects directly
attributed by sea level rise, `Glacial Melt Alarms Scientists,’ as
reported by Terry Rombeck of Journal-World, Prasad Gogineni
(Kansas Univ. Researcher) stated, “…I don’t think sea-level
rise is an immediate concern. You’re talking about the long
term, 50 or 100 years. But the assumptions we’ve made are based
on gradual increases over 100 years. What we’re seeing are
dramatic increases.”
Overall, the Earth, as we know it is inconceivably changing
before our eyes. It is still not too late to make our own
transitions in how we proceed with this newfound knowledge. The
key to scientific research and global climatic/geological
phenomena is that we, as human beings, have the inevitable power
to implement strategic changes that can ultimately reverse or at
least slow the effects of our own ability to inhabit this
Earthly plane. In so, the solution lies within us all. The only
difference between mankind’s survival and mass-level extinction
is whether or not we choose to use the solution.
For a metaphysical point of view on polar shifts, go to: Crawford 2000
For information on what you can do to make our world a better
one, go to: US
Environmental Protection Agency GreenPeace
Peace to all.
References: All references are cited by clickable links
in article body.
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Do They Mean? By C. Bailey-Lloyd Aka. LadyCamelot Public
Relations’ Director & Staff Writer www.holisticjunction.com www.mediapositiveradio.com
December 30th, 2007
My Son has been riding motorbikes and pitbikes since he was 2, he first rode a 110cc a the age of 6 and since then he has been hooked - but what should I do - should I encourage his sport that is dangerous and addictive? Should I encourage his pit bike love until he reaches xgame status and world class? Part of me thinks I should hold back and let him focus on other stuff because in the end I want him to be a success but I just don’t want him to crash and burn while doing triple backflips off a dirt jump in the xgames. I wondered what you guys thought? Pitbikes are always fun for kids but should you take it to the next level or should you claim superior knowledge and reinforce schooling and non-motorsports related subjects - so as your kid doesn’t crash out?
December 11th, 2007
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A common cause of gout is the accumulation of a chemical called uric acid. Many of us have heard about gout, a common affection of the joints, but not everybody knows what is the cause of this form of arthritis and how it can be prevented.
There are many factors that facilitate the development of gout, but the actual cause of the disease seems to be the body’s excessive secretion of a substance called uric acid. Although hyperucemia (high levels of serum uric acid) is considered to be directly related with the development of gout, the disease isn’t always caused by this factor. Until recently, these recommendations were based solely upon the theory that purine-rich foods and a high protein intake are directly related with the occurrence of gout, by increasing the blood levels of uric acid.
Doctors diagnose Gout based on the symptoms that are presented, as well as blood tests that show high levels of uric acid where there should not be, and the finding of urate crystals growing in joint fluid. High levels of uric acid in the blood can bring about gout so it is advantageous to try to limit the food intake if it is high in purine. Drinking water and is also a natural way of curing gout because it has the ability to dilute uric acid in both blood and urine.
Lastly, gout is truly a disease that results from the inability of the kidney to excrete enough uric acid to keep it from building up inside the body. High uric acid levels associated with gout derive largely from foods rich in protein and purine, which produce uric acid as a waste product when broken down. Reducing such foods will mean less material for uric acid formation. You should adjust your Gout Diet to achieve more balance which will in turn reduce the incidence of gout.
July 4th, 2007
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June 23rd, 2007
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June 12th, 2007
A deciduous shrub from the Staff-Tree Family (Celastraceae)
The burning bush grows well in most areas of Sellersville ,
Bucks County Pa. Burning Bush, a non-native species from China
and Korea, has escaped from the ornamental plantings into urban
and rural areas. It travels by way of its seed. This plant is
found in forests and brushy areas. This vase-shaped shrub has
great red fall foliage, which glows for weeks in early to
mid-autumn. Burning Bushes can be sheared into hedges or globes
in landscape plantings. Hedges from burning bushes can be very
dense giving good screening even in the winter. If left
unpruned, the compact form of Burning Bush will grow to about 12
feet tall and 15 feet wide, and the winged form will grow to
about 15 feet tall and 20 feet wide. In our area it propagates
naturally in shaded areas. We obtain some of our stock from
seedlings we gather from a small farm cemetery on our property.
It even regrows after transplanting from the empty holes where
roots are exposed. Burning Bush is adaptable to a variety of
soil conditions. Fertile to sterile, organic to clay, acidic to
alkaline, rocky to sandy this plant proves its strenght. It does
not like wet soils, but does well in dry soils. Its small
fiberous roots are near the surface and responds well to root
pruning. Balling and burlapping this shrub does little damage
for the plant can take abuse and recover quickly. If you have a
brown thumb, then this plant is for you. You can see more of
Bill’s planting tips and articles at http://www.seedlingsrus.com
or http://www.zone5trees.com
June 7th, 2007
Because humans are losing too much of the natural, it is time to
change the way people think about preservation. Stop thinking
about what it would benefit the human race if this sea life is
protected. To preserve the sea life, you should know the value
of nature and all of its aspects without thinking of your own
interests.
Since people have been brought up to the belief that every
living thing has the birthright to exist in this environment,
sea life should be preserved. And this will start as soon as you
give a little extra effort for this cause.
Are you ready to participate in achieving a better conservation
of the sea environmental life? Are you ready to spread
information and educate other people about the dangers and harm
humans cause the sea life?
Since majority of the oceans have been devastated by development
and industry in the past century, it is never too late to start
now. By following these 6 simple steps, you could make a change.
1. Learn to manage skills. Because two minds is better than one,
recruit people that would support you in your preservation of
sea life. Each person has a unique skill that could be made of
use. Learn to use these skills for the common good.
2.Learn to make finances out of nothing. Because non-profitable
programs do not have funds to get money from, learn to collect
these funds on your own. After receiving the money, be able to
manage it and circulate the finances for programs and other
events.
3. Learn to plan strategically. Although your group is working
for a cause, it wouldn’t harm you to plan the preservation of
sea life in an organized manner. The vital key in supporting
your program is by maintaining the sufficient financial matters
and by producing a long-term plan for your group.
4. Learn to inform correctly. For people to be aware on the
conditions of the coral reef, the endangered species of the sea
life, the laws regarding fishing, and many other issues on the
preservation of sea life, be ready to educate the people.
Research and educate the people about the basics of sea life
conservation and simple techniques that minimize harm to fish
when engaging in catch-and-release angling.
To lessen uninformed people, educate them on the correct
disposal of wastes on seas, keeping the seawater pollution-free,
and exercise ethical behavior in using aquatic resources. Be a
role model and this may even cause people to start aiding for
the preservation of sea life. 5. Learn to handle markets. To be
able to catch your target attention, learn to deal with great
advertising. Produce fliers, banners and posters that would
attract people to read and be interested.
Organize and implement a seminar on the dangers the sea life is
currently experiencing due to human’s waste. Make a fund-raising
to support other organizations which specifies on sea life
preservation.
6. Learn to weigh impacts. After analyzing which programs about
sea life preservation you would include and after education
people with fliers, posters and much needed information, you
must learn to weigh for impacts. You must be sensitive enough to
know whether or not your program is having an effect on the
environment or on the people.
Don’t hesitate to act for a change. Anyone could help preserve
the sea life. You could save the planet.
June 3rd, 2007
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