By Jim Kennard What does "Natural" mean, and what does "Synthetic" mean? And exactly what makes synthetically produced fertilizers, if there is such a thing in the first place, any worse for your garden than naturally produced ones? This is one area in which a lot of balony gets thrown around - and regrettably believed by many good people. The simplest and most natural of the commercial fertilizers is probably lime. It's also almost universally recognized as important, and used by every kind of gardener who knows what he's doing and has access to it. The world has an inexhaustible supply of limestone (calcium carbonate), and it's simply ground to powder in powerful rock crushers, bagged, and sold to the public. We even receive much of our magnesium from the same process, when the raw material is dolomitic limestone (labeled as dolomite lime). All twelve of the other nutrients man can control are also mined from the earth. However, we have learned over time how to remove impurities, such as heavy metals, and increase the concentration of
the individual nutrients, by running them through a simple concentration process. This is often just a sulfuric acid bath, which leaves us with a much higher concentration of the original nutrient, plus sulphur, which is itself a very important nutrient. This is one reason most of the nutrients come as a combination with sulfate (zinc sulfate, etc.). So, we benefit by getting a much higher concentration of the nutrient we want, plus sulphur, with no heavy metals, and it costs MUCH less to ship to our locations, because it weighs only a fraction of the original raw material. Are those fertilizers synthetically produced? I don't think so, but perhaps they are by some peoples' definition. Did you know that even nitrogen is mined out of the ground? This may surprise many people, but it actually is - in Chile, South America - where huge mines of sodium nitrate exist. But can you imagine the cost to get it to the USA, though? And what would we do with the sodium salts?? Thank goodness we have found a better, more efficient, and therefore far less costly way to produce nitrogen fertilizers. About 90 years ago two German scientists, Fritz Haber and Karl Bosch, discovered and commercialized the processes by which nitrogen could be separated from other elements in different compounds and
made available as fertilizer. These discoveries arguably served as the single most important component leading to exponential global agricultural growth, and the Haber-Bosch process is still the benchmark process used today. I believe the world owes much of what we have agriculturally today to the use of nitrogen that has been produced by the Haber-Bosch process, and whether or not it's synthetic is, to me at least, irrelevant. I do believe there is a valid and important argument against the uncontrolled "synthetic" production of chemicals having to do with the garden, but I believe it should be limited to pesticides and herbicides. This is a more complex issue that will take more time to discuss, and we won't go there at this time. I do hope that readers of this article are able to understand and appreciate the value and importance of mineral nutrients in helping us grow strong, healthy plants, and that you will not spend your time worrying about "natural" or "synthetic" fertilizers. Jim Kennard, President of Food For Everyone Foundation, has a wealth of teaching and gardening training and experience upon which to draw in helping the Foundation "Teach the world to grow food one family at a time." Jim has been a Mittleider gardener for the past twenty nine years; he is a Master Mittleider Gardening Instructor, and has taught classes and worked one-on-one with Dr. Jacob Mittleider on several humanitarian gardening training projects in the USA and abroad. He has conducted projects in Armenia, America, Madagascar, and Turkey by himself. He assists gardeners all over the world from the http://www.foodforeveryone.org website FAQ pages and free Gardening Group, and grows a large demonstration garden at Utah's Hogle Zoo in his spare time. Gardening Books, CDs and Software are available at http://www.foodforeveryone.org Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Jim_Kennard http://EzineArticles.com/?Natural-or-Synthetic-Fertilizers-In-the-Vegetable-Garden--Whats-the-Difference-and-Which-Should-I-Use&id=346009 bad credit student loan offers
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Thursday, June 12, 2008
Tuberous Begonias
By Geoff Bryant
If you appreciate plants that have no hesitation in boldly stating their presence with huge, almost artificially perfect flowers, then tuberous begonias are for you. While some may find them rather too overstated, downright brazen even, if you like colour, and plenty of it, with subtlety an option rather than compulsory, then look no further.
Flowering from late spring, as the days exceed 13 hours long, until well into autumn when the foliage dies back, these tuberous-rooted perennials have been extensively hybridised and refined to the point where the larger-flowered forms are nothing short of spectacular. For those with greenhouses or a very mild winter climate there are even types that flower well into winter, if not right through the cooler months.
Description and classificationand groups
Begonias are among those convenient plants where the proper name is also the common name. The genus is found in the tropics and subtropics, particularly in the Americas, and is made up of around 900 species with 130-odd in cultivation, from which many cultivars and hybrids have been developed. These garden forms have been divided into 8 main categories. They are:
1. Cane-like, which have narrow, upright stems with conspicuous leaf nodes and evergreen foliage. 2. Shrub-like, which are bushy plants with branching stems. 3. Thick-stemmed, which resemble the cane-like but with much heavier stems that sometimes form a trunk. 4. Semperflorens, which are the fibrous rooted types usually treated as summer-flowering bedding annuals. 5. Rhizomatous, which may be evergreen or deciduous and which are often grown as much for their foliage as for their flowers. 6. Rex-cultorum, which are the fancy-leaved Rex begonias that are usually grown as house plants. 7. Tuberous, which have thickened tuberous roots and which usually die back over winter or, in the case of the winter-flowering types, which may be dried off at some other time. 8. Trailing Scandent, which are pendulous, ever-blooming plants often with long internodes and which should not be confused with the trailing tuberous begonias.
So group seven it is, yet although quite a few begonia species have tuberous roots, when we talk of tuberous begonias we're generally referring to the fancy-flowered group of garden-raised plants known as Begonia tuberhybrida. Developed mainly from South American species, they first appeared in Europe in 1867, just three years after the introduction of the most influential of the early parent species, Begonia pearcei. Since that time thousands of hybrids have been raised and we now have tuberous begonias in a wide range of sizes and styles of flower and growth habit.
There are small- medium- and large-flowered hybrids; they may have single, semi-double or fully rose- or camellia-like double flowers; they may be small and mound-forming, trailing or upright to nearly a metre tall. And while the flowers are spectacular, don't ignore the foliage. Because although unlike say the Rex begonias, tuberous begonias are never grown for their foliage alone, their velvety, deep green leaves add a rich luxuriance that is the perfect foil to the flowers, which would definitely be diminished without the contrast of the leaves.
Cultivation
So, tuberous begonias are beautiful. I don't need to tell you that, the pictures speak for themselves, but how do you get the best out of them? Well, as garden plants they're not for everyone and not for every location, though with careful selection and siting you may be surprised at just how well they grow outdoors in many parts of New Zealand.
Begonias have a preference for cool, moist conditions and a climate that doesn't suffer from extremes of summer heat or winter cold. They need bright light to flower well but should be out of direct sunlight, especially during the heat of the day, and they also need shelter from strong winds or the flowers may brown at the edges and the soft foliage may be torn or bent. Tuberous begonias flower best with humus-rich soil, plenty of moisture and regular feeding.
Given those requirements it's not surprising that many gardeners choose to cultivate tuberous begonias indoors, as conservatory, shadehouse or cool greenhouse plants. However, if you have a bright southerly facing position in your garden or a shaded spot facing north, then begonias will thrive outdoors too, particularly in areas that don't often experience drought in summer.
Strong sun and wind, especially hot dry winds, are the main enemies; light soil that dries out quickly doesn't help either. But in a lightly shaded, sheltered position with soil that has been thoroughly prepared with plenty of well-rotted compost tuberous begonias will flower from early summer to the first frosts. And all that you need do is to stake the tall growers to bamboo canes (specialist nurseries stock wire frames), remove any spent flowers, keep the soil moist and add a little liquid fertiliser every week.
If you find that the super-fancy large-flowered forms are simply not tough enough for your garden, don't give up. Instead try some of the smaller-flowered hybrids. The little Multiflora types, commonly known as Flamboyant Begonias, are very resilient. Grown as massed bedding or in clusters, they're most commonly seen with bright red flowers, which often almost hide the foliage, but also occur in orange and a somewhat weaker yellow-flowered form.
Nonstop begonias are crosses between the Multifloras and the larger flowered types. As you'd expect they're of intermediate height and vigour. They flower continuously, even in winter if kept indoors, and are available in a wide range of colours. Nonstops are F1 hybrids so there is no point in saving the seed and any seedpods should be removed to keep the plants flowering. Reiger begonias, developed from Begonia hiemalis, are similar.
And if open beds don't seem to work, consider growing your begonias in pots so that you can find just the right place for them. The upright types flower and grow well but are rather brittle, necessitating staking. The trailing types, often Begonia boliviensis hybrids, have more flexible, pendulous stems and when grown in hanging baskets they are easy-care plants that make a great show. Trailing begonias usually do best in sphagnum-lined wire baskets rather than solid pots, their roots appreciating the cool moist sphagnum.
Disbudding and deadheading
Begonias have separate male and female flowers. Usually one large female flower is subtended by two smaller male flowers. Removing the male flowers before they mature will allow the showy female flowers to reach their full size and will also prevent the development of seedpods that could lessen the plant's vigour. Old flowers should be removed once past their best. They snap off easily and doing this not only encourages new blooms to form, it also helps prevent fungal diseases that could develop among the decaying petals.
Pests and diseases
Begonias are neither particularly susceptible to nor resistant to pests. Slugs and snail relish the young shoots and the mature foliage, various caterpillars may chew the foliage, rasping and sap-sucking creatures such as thrips, aphids and mealy bugs may be present, but with a little attention and routine care, pests can usually be stopped before they get out of control.
More of a problem are fungal diseases, especially soft rots, mildew and botrytis. Damaged stems can quickly become soft, watery and rotten and this may lead to the eventual collapse of the plant. Almost inevitably the foliage will develop mildew in late autumn- it's just part of the winter die-back process- but mildew can also occur during the growing season. Good ventilation goes a long way towards controlling the severity of fungal diseases, keeping the foliage and stems reasonably dry also helps, though spraying with a fungicide will probably be necessary too.
Winter care
As flower production lessens from mid-autumn, cut back on watering and feeding and allow your begonias to dry off. While the foliage should dry, brown and fall away without too many problems, do keep an eye open for any fungal diseases that could spread to the tubers.
Once the foliage has dried, the tubers may be lifted or removed from their pots for winter storage. This isn't always necessary in mild winter areas, but where hard frosts or prolonged wet conditions are likely it's a good idea. The tubers can be stored in barely moist sawdust or any other fairly dry, inert medium, such as damp, shredded newspaper. Replant them (concave side up) in spring as the new shoots appear. Cover the tubers with a few centimetres of soil, as they sprout roots from the tops too.
The exceptions to the process are the winter-flowering Begonia hiemalis hybrids, which result from crossing Begonia tuberhybrida with Begonia socotrana, a species from an Indian Ocean island off the caost of Yemen. Widely sold as Reiger or "blush" begonias, these plants start to flower from late summer and will remain in leaf and flower until spring. Obviously these plants, which are completely intolerant of frost, need a very mild, benign winter to grow outdoors. However, they are very adaptable to indoor cultivation and are a great choice for winter-flowering house plants that can spend the summer outdoors in the garden.
Propagation
There are several ways to propagate tuberous begonias, the method used varying with they type of plant.
Seed
Sow bought seed to produce F1 hybrids such as the Nonstops or to get a new crop of vigorous young plants.
Begonia seed is very fine, dust-like in fact. It's so fine that it doesn't usually come in seed packets, where it would be lost in the folds, but in glass phials that have to be snapped open before sowing. Pelleted seeds are much easier to handle, thought they are not always readily available.
The seed needs warmth and light to germinate. It should be sown in spring, uncovered, in heated trays. Keep the seed just moist until it germinates. The young seedlings grow quickly and are soon large enough to pot. When small they are sensitive to draughts and temperature fluctuations and should be kept under cover until spring is well settled into early summer.
Prepare your garden beds with high-humus compost and organic fertiliser and because the foliage will be tender, plant out when the weather is not too hot and sunny.
Division
Mature plants have large tubers that divide readily and division is a good way to quickly produce established, sturdy plants. Divide the tubers in spring when replanting. They slice easily with a sharp knife but because finding the growing 'eyes' can be difficult keep your divisions on the large side. To prevent fungal diseases, dust the cut surfaces with sulphur powder and allow them to dry before planting.
Cuttings
Most tuberous begonias will grow from cuttings and this is an especially good method of building up large stocks of the small-flowered Multiflora types for massed bedding. The fresh spring and early summer shoots make the best cuttings and will strike very quickly under mild humid conditions. You can continue to take cuttings well into summer but unless the new plants can develop reasonably sized tubers before winter they will probably not survive until the following spring.
Like many of the house plant begonias, Begonia hiemalis is often raised from leaf cuttings. This involves removing a mature leaf, slicing across its veins and pinning the leaf down on moist soil. A warm humid environment, such as an enclosed propagation tray, is essential. Also, you should start in spring so that the young plants are well-established before winter.
Begonia displays
Public gardens often use tuberous begonias in their displays and this can one of the best ways to see a wide range of flower types. I am a garden book author and horticultural photographer based in Christchurch, New Zealand. I run a stock photo library called Country, Farm and Garden (http://www.cfgphoto.com). This article may be re-published provided this information is published with it and is clearly visible. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Geoff_Bryant http://EzineArticles.com/?Tuberous-Begonias&id=1788 no hassle no fax no employment verification payday advances
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If you appreciate plants that have no hesitation in boldly stating their presence with huge, almost artificially perfect flowers, then tuberous begonias are for you. While some may find them rather too overstated, downright brazen even, if you like colour, and plenty of it, with subtlety an option rather than compulsory, then look no further.
Flowering from late spring, as the days exceed 13 hours long, until well into autumn when the foliage dies back, these tuberous-rooted perennials have been extensively hybridised and refined to the point where the larger-flowered forms are nothing short of spectacular. For those with greenhouses or a very mild winter climate there are even types that flower well into winter, if not right through the cooler months.
Description and classificationand groups
Begonias are among those convenient plants where the proper name is also the common name. The genus is found in the tropics and subtropics, particularly in the Americas, and is made up of around 900 species with 130-odd in cultivation, from which many cultivars and hybrids have been developed. These garden forms have been divided into 8 main categories. They are:
1. Cane-like, which have narrow, upright stems with conspicuous leaf nodes and evergreen foliage. 2. Shrub-like, which are bushy plants with branching stems. 3. Thick-stemmed, which resemble the cane-like but with much heavier stems that sometimes form a trunk. 4. Semperflorens, which are the fibrous rooted types usually treated as summer-flowering bedding annuals. 5. Rhizomatous, which may be evergreen or deciduous and which are often grown as much for their foliage as for their flowers. 6. Rex-cultorum, which are the fancy-leaved Rex begonias that are usually grown as house plants. 7. Tuberous, which have thickened tuberous roots and which usually die back over winter or, in the case of the winter-flowering types, which may be dried off at some other time. 8. Trailing Scandent, which are pendulous, ever-blooming plants often with long internodes and which should not be confused with the trailing tuberous begonias.
So group seven it is, yet although quite a few begonia species have tuberous roots, when we talk of tuberous begonias we're generally referring to the fancy-flowered group of garden-raised plants known as Begonia tuberhybrida. Developed mainly from South American species, they first appeared in Europe in 1867, just three years after the introduction of the most influential of the early parent species, Begonia pearcei. Since that time thousands of hybrids have been raised and we now have tuberous begonias in a wide range of sizes and styles of flower and growth habit.
There are small- medium- and large-flowered hybrids; they may have single, semi-double or fully rose- or camellia-like double flowers; they may be small and mound-forming, trailing or upright to nearly a metre tall. And while the flowers are spectacular, don't ignore the foliage. Because although unlike say the Rex begonias, tuberous begonias are never grown for their foliage alone, their velvety, deep green leaves add a rich luxuriance that is the perfect foil to the flowers, which would definitely be diminished without the contrast of the leaves.
Cultivation
So, tuberous begonias are beautiful. I don't need to tell you that, the pictures speak for themselves, but how do you get the best out of them? Well, as garden plants they're not for everyone and not for every location, though with careful selection and siting you may be surprised at just how well they grow outdoors in many parts of New Zealand.
Begonias have a preference for cool, moist conditions and a climate that doesn't suffer from extremes of summer heat or winter cold. They need bright light to flower well but should be out of direct sunlight, especially during the heat of the day, and they also need shelter from strong winds or the flowers may brown at the edges and the soft foliage may be torn or bent. Tuberous begonias flower best with humus-rich soil, plenty of moisture and regular feeding.
Given those requirements it's not surprising that many gardeners choose to cultivate tuberous begonias indoors, as conservatory, shadehouse or cool greenhouse plants. However, if you have a bright southerly facing position in your garden or a shaded spot facing north, then begonias will thrive outdoors too, particularly in areas that don't often experience drought in summer.
Strong sun and wind, especially hot dry winds, are the main enemies; light soil that dries out quickly doesn't help either. But in a lightly shaded, sheltered position with soil that has been thoroughly prepared with plenty of well-rotted compost tuberous begonias will flower from early summer to the first frosts. And all that you need do is to stake the tall growers to bamboo canes (specialist nurseries stock wire frames), remove any spent flowers, keep the soil moist and add a little liquid fertiliser every week.
If you find that the super-fancy large-flowered forms are simply not tough enough for your garden, don't give up. Instead try some of the smaller-flowered hybrids. The little Multiflora types, commonly known as Flamboyant Begonias, are very resilient. Grown as massed bedding or in clusters, they're most commonly seen with bright red flowers, which often almost hide the foliage, but also occur in orange and a somewhat weaker yellow-flowered form.
Nonstop begonias are crosses between the Multifloras and the larger flowered types. As you'd expect they're of intermediate height and vigour. They flower continuously, even in winter if kept indoors, and are available in a wide range of colours. Nonstops are F1 hybrids so there is no point in saving the seed and any seedpods should be removed to keep the plants flowering. Reiger begonias, developed from Begonia hiemalis, are similar.
And if open beds don't seem to work, consider growing your begonias in pots so that you can find just the right place for them. The upright types flower and grow well but are rather brittle, necessitating staking. The trailing types, often Begonia boliviensis hybrids, have more flexible, pendulous stems and when grown in hanging baskets they are easy-care plants that make a great show. Trailing begonias usually do best in sphagnum-lined wire baskets rather than solid pots, their roots appreciating the cool moist sphagnum.
Disbudding and deadheading
Begonias have separate male and female flowers. Usually one large female flower is subtended by two smaller male flowers. Removing the male flowers before they mature will allow the showy female flowers to reach their full size and will also prevent the development of seedpods that could lessen the plant's vigour. Old flowers should be removed once past their best. They snap off easily and doing this not only encourages new blooms to form, it also helps prevent fungal diseases that could develop among the decaying petals.
Pests and diseases
Begonias are neither particularly susceptible to nor resistant to pests. Slugs and snail relish the young shoots and the mature foliage, various caterpillars may chew the foliage, rasping and sap-sucking creatures such as thrips, aphids and mealy bugs may be present, but with a little attention and routine care, pests can usually be stopped before they get out of control.
More of a problem are fungal diseases, especially soft rots, mildew and botrytis. Damaged stems can quickly become soft, watery and rotten and this may lead to the eventual collapse of the plant. Almost inevitably the foliage will develop mildew in late autumn- it's just part of the winter die-back process- but mildew can also occur during the growing season. Good ventilation goes a long way towards controlling the severity of fungal diseases, keeping the foliage and stems reasonably dry also helps, though spraying with a fungicide will probably be necessary too.
Winter care
As flower production lessens from mid-autumn, cut back on watering and feeding and allow your begonias to dry off. While the foliage should dry, brown and fall away without too many problems, do keep an eye open for any fungal diseases that could spread to the tubers.
Once the foliage has dried, the tubers may be lifted or removed from their pots for winter storage. This isn't always necessary in mild winter areas, but where hard frosts or prolonged wet conditions are likely it's a good idea. The tubers can be stored in barely moist sawdust or any other fairly dry, inert medium, such as damp, shredded newspaper. Replant them (concave side up) in spring as the new shoots appear. Cover the tubers with a few centimetres of soil, as they sprout roots from the tops too.
The exceptions to the process are the winter-flowering Begonia hiemalis hybrids, which result from crossing Begonia tuberhybrida with Begonia socotrana, a species from an Indian Ocean island off the caost of Yemen. Widely sold as Reiger or "blush" begonias, these plants start to flower from late summer and will remain in leaf and flower until spring. Obviously these plants, which are completely intolerant of frost, need a very mild, benign winter to grow outdoors. However, they are very adaptable to indoor cultivation and are a great choice for winter-flowering house plants that can spend the summer outdoors in the garden.
Propagation
There are several ways to propagate tuberous begonias, the method used varying with they type of plant.
Seed
Sow bought seed to produce F1 hybrids such as the Nonstops or to get a new crop of vigorous young plants.
Begonia seed is very fine, dust-like in fact. It's so fine that it doesn't usually come in seed packets, where it would be lost in the folds, but in glass phials that have to be snapped open before sowing. Pelleted seeds are much easier to handle, thought they are not always readily available.
The seed needs warmth and light to germinate. It should be sown in spring, uncovered, in heated trays. Keep the seed just moist until it germinates. The young seedlings grow quickly and are soon large enough to pot. When small they are sensitive to draughts and temperature fluctuations and should be kept under cover until spring is well settled into early summer.
Prepare your garden beds with high-humus compost and organic fertiliser and because the foliage will be tender, plant out when the weather is not too hot and sunny.
Division
Mature plants have large tubers that divide readily and division is a good way to quickly produce established, sturdy plants. Divide the tubers in spring when replanting. They slice easily with a sharp knife but because finding the growing 'eyes' can be difficult keep your divisions on the large side. To prevent fungal diseases, dust the cut surfaces with sulphur powder and allow them to dry before planting.
Cuttings
Most tuberous begonias will grow from cuttings and this is an especially good method of building up large stocks of the small-flowered Multiflora types for massed bedding. The fresh spring and early summer shoots make the best cuttings and will strike very quickly under mild humid conditions. You can continue to take cuttings well into summer but unless the new plants can develop reasonably sized tubers before winter they will probably not survive until the following spring.
Like many of the house plant begonias, Begonia hiemalis is often raised from leaf cuttings. This involves removing a mature leaf, slicing across its veins and pinning the leaf down on moist soil. A warm humid environment, such as an enclosed propagation tray, is essential. Also, you should start in spring so that the young plants are well-established before winter.
Begonia displays
Public gardens often use tuberous begonias in their displays and this can one of the best ways to see a wide range of flower types. I am a garden book author and horticultural photographer based in Christchurch, New Zealand. I run a stock photo library called Country, Farm and Garden (http://www.cfgphoto.com). This article may be re-published provided this information is published with it and is clearly visible. Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Geoff_Bryant http://EzineArticles.com/?Tuberous-Begonias&id=1788 no hassle no fax no employment verification payday advances
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Saturday, June 7, 2008
Proof That God Exists
By Emmanuel Emezie The existence of God can be proved in two ways by practical demonstration and by deduction. These two methods are employed because they are acceptable to science. In science, fact can be established by practical demonstration and knowledge can be arrived at by deduction. Let us begin with the method of practical demonstration. We are told that the earth has a magnetic field. We cannot see, hear or touch this magnetic field. However, science is able to show proof of its existence in this way. When a bar magnet is suspended so that it can swing freely on a horizontal plane, it will always come to rest with its north pole pointing approximately towards the geographic north. So, although we cannot see, hear or touch the earths magnetic field, science is able to prove its existence by demonstrating its effect on a freely suspended bar magnet. This, therefore, means that a thing that is not observable does in actual fact exist if it produces observable effects on some other thing. God is not observable. We cannot see, hear or touch Him. However, God produces observable effects in the lives of human beings. When we put our faith in Him, we experience the effect of His power. Countless cases and instances abound of people who, when they were in difficulty, put their faith in God and experienced the positive effect of His power. Below is one of the many testimonies and incidents recounted in the book, The Power of Positive Thinking, by Norman Vincent Peale (Worlds Work Ltd, Publishers). (To keep this article from being lengthy, I have chosen this rather brief testimony which can be found on pages 195 and 196). Another efficient woman physician wrote me of her own development in combining the therapy of medicine and faith. I became interested in your straight forward religious philosophy. I had been working at top speed and getting tense, irritable, and at times beset with old fears and guilts, in fact in need of a release from morbid tension. At a low moment early one morning I picked up your book and began to read it. This was the prescription that I needed. Here was God, the great Physician, with faith in Him as an antibiotic to kill the germs of fear and render useless the virus of guilt. I began to practice the good Christian principles outlined in your book. Gradually there came a release of tension and I felt relaxed and happier and I slept well. I quit taking vitamin and pep pills. Then, she adds, and this is what I want to emphasize, I began to feel that I wanted to share this new experience with my patients, those who came to me with neuroses. I was surprised to find how many had read your book and others. The patient and I seemed to have a common ground to work on. It has been an enriching experience. To talk about a faith in God has become a natural and easy thing to do. As a doctor, she adds, I have seen a number of miraculous recoveries due to Divine aid being given. In the past few weeks I have had an additional experience. My sister had to undergo a serious operation about three weeks ago. Following the operation she developed intestinal obstruction. On her fifth day she was very critically ill, and as I left the hospital at noon I realized that she must take a turn for the better very soon or her hope of recovery would be slim. I was very worried, so I drove slowly around for about twenty minutes praying for a relief of this obstruction. (Everything that could be done medically was being taken care of). I had not been home more than ten minutes when the phone rang, and her nurse told me that the obstruction has relieved itself and that she had taken a definite turn for the better, and since that time she has recovered completely. Could I feel otherwise than that Gods intervention had saved her life? So runs the letter of a successful practicing physician. If you will like many more testimonies of peoples experiences of the effect of the power of God in their lives then I recommend that you read this book. On innumerable occasions in my own affairs, I have had to put my faith in God when I came to the limit of my abilities or resources. On every single one of those occasions I achieved the goal I desired or attained the objective I sought. On all those occasions I experienced the effect of the power of God. The fact that God produces observable effects in the lives of human beings is incontrovertible proof that God exists. Let us now employ deduction to again prove that God really exists. For law and order to exist, an authority must be present to establish and maintain it. In the absence of authority, anarchy usually reigns. Recent events in Bagdad, capital of Iraq, will help illustrate my point. When the government of Saddam Hussein collapsed under the onslaught of American and coalition forces, all hell broke loose. Looters spearheaded the chaos that ensued. Violence and disorderly conduct took center stage. Woman dared not step out onto the streets without the company of their men folk. Life and property were clearly insecure and you could see it glaringly demonstrated no authority, no law and order. Now, it is a scientific fact that natural laws exist. These are laws that apply at all times and in all places and which may be regarded as universal laws. Some examples of such laws are: the law of Gravity, Newtons Laws of Motion and the Law of Demand and Supply. We also know from observation and experience that there is order in the universe. The sequence of the seasons never changes. We always go to bed at night rest assured that day will unfailingly follow night. And when it is dawn, we arise knowing that the sun will invariably rise in the east and later set in the west at dusk. Every living thing reproduces its own kind. A corn plant will sprout from a corn seed. A dog will give birth to puppies and a pregnant human will deliver a baby human. Even then, if the white spouse of a white gentleman gives birth to a dark skinned baby, she will most certainly face accusations of unfaithfulness. White parents produce white babies and black parents produce black babies. That is the natural and unchangeable order of things. It is the order which exists in the universe that enables scientists to calculate precisely when and where the next eclipse will occur. The fact that universal law and order exist means that a universal authority exists. God or whatever name you choose to call this Almighty Power is the universal authority responsible for the establishment and maintenance of universal law and order. To accept universal law and order and reject universal authority simply does not make sense. The former cannot be present without the later. I think it is time we all face up to the fact that God, the Universal Authority, exists. It is time to acknowledge His authority over us and to make doing His will our first priority. This is the only way to go if we are to experience the full and joyous life that the Almighty intended for us. Emmanuel Emezie is a philosopher-scientist. A six-year-long scientific inquiry into the spiritual aspect of life led him to the discovery of intriguing and life-improving spiritual knowledge. For more information, visit: http://www.sssi.org Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Emmanuel_Emezie http://EzineArticles.com/?Proof-That-God-Exists&id=226078 loss on personal loan deduction
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Tuesday, June 3, 2008
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Friday, May 30, 2008
I Have Sciatic Nerve Pain - Do I Need Surgery?
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Robert_Lieberson] Robert Lieberson Sciatica is the name of a type of leg pain and is fairly common. It is usually caused when a bulging or ruptured disc pinches one of the nerves that goes down to the legs. Often injections, epidurals, or nerve blocks are suggested therapies, and are performed using X-ray for visual guidance. The surgeon injects cortisone, a potent anti-inflammatory, around the painful and inflamed nerve to relieve the symptoms. For a ruptured disc (where a piece has broken off), an open, microscopic surgery may be needed. When the disc is bulging or prolapsed but not broken off, research has shown that some percutaneous (needle) procedures may work well. With percutaneous needle surgery, there is no incision and only a local anesthetic is required. The needle is positioned with the help of X-ray. A laser is then used to remove a small portion of the damaged disc through the needle. The procedure typically takes 20 to 45 minutes, and hospitalization is not needed. The laser needle procedure will be successful 75 to 90 percent of the time in good candidates. Surgery can be avoided if the pain is relieved. Common sense dictates that the least invasive, and the least risky treatments, should be tried first. Dr. Lieberson is a board certified neurosurgeon who specializes in spinal medicine and surgery. He trained at the University of Pennsylvania and at Stanford Medical Center. He has published and lectured in the field of spine surgery. Dr. Lieberson has been in private practice in the Bay Area for over 12 years and has offices in Fremont and Pleasanton. Article Source: [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Robert_Lieberson ] http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Robert_Lieberson [http://ezinearticles.com/?I-Have-Sciatic-Nerve-Pain---Do-I-Need-Surgery?&id=293149 ] http://EzineArticles.com/?I-Have-Sciatic-Nerve-Pain---Do-I-Need-Surgery?&id=293149 cash advance in fishers indiana
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Tuesday, May 27, 2008
Wall Mounted Hair Dryer, the Benefits of Installing One in Your Bathroom
By Ben Nunzio Is it worthwhile to install a new wall mounted hair dryer on your bathroom wall?
Sure it is, especially if it is to be used daily. New blow dryer styles, such as the household type Sunbeam Global EconoMizer 1632-020 and the Sunbeam Global EconoMizer 1632-040 are sleek upgraded models, and new to the market. These handy wall mounted hair dryers not only offer space saving capabilities in your bathroom, but the 1632-040 now also offers a new built in nightlight, as a safety feature!
By having a built in nightlight, you can also save outlet space, for another item to be plugged into your wall socket, like a curling iron, shaver, or what have you. Most folks dry their hair following washing it, needless to say, therefore most folks have hair dryers. These wall mounted hair dryers, wouuld make an outstanding addition to any home's bathroom decor. From the classy white color, to the ultra sleek design, the 1200 and 1500 watt power settings, right on down to the extra long cord. The male plug also has a circuit reset button, and these units are UL Listed. Rated at 125V-60Hz.
Speaking from experience, the Sunbeam models of wall mounted hair dryers have been an industry leader for many years. As a matter of fact, you can now find them in the bathrooms of many 5 star hotels and vacation resorts all around the world. Next time you're in a top notch hotel, take notice to what hair dryer is mounted on their wall. Most likely it will be one of these new Sunbeam blow dryers. Some additional features of these handy bathroom appliances are enhanced airflow, reduced noise level, sleek styling, magnetic handset and removable lint filter. These are all familiar Global traits but with one exception: The Global EconoMizer Hair Dryer has a hidden switch that allows you to choose a heat setting of 1200 or 1500 Watts. This handy little power switch, means big savings for everyone. Wall Mounted hair Dryer, with Nightlight Wall Mounted hair Dryer, without Nightlight AAWSALES.com Article Source: http://EzineArticles.com/?expert=Ben_Nunzio http://EzineArticles.com/?Wall-Mounted-Hair-Dryer,-the-Benefits-of-Installing-One-in-Your-Bathroom&id=147739 payday loand
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Sure it is, especially if it is to be used daily. New blow dryer styles, such as the household type Sunbeam Global EconoMizer 1632-020 and the Sunbeam Global EconoMizer 1632-040 are sleek upgraded models, and new to the market. These handy wall mounted hair dryers not only offer space saving capabilities in your bathroom, but the 1632-040 now also offers a new built in nightlight, as a safety feature!
By having a built in nightlight, you can also save outlet space, for another item to be plugged into your wall socket, like a curling iron, shaver, or what have you. Most folks dry their hair following washing it, needless to say, therefore most folks have hair dryers. These wall mounted hair dryers, wouuld make an outstanding addition to any home's bathroom decor. From the classy white color, to the ultra sleek design, the 1200 and 1500 watt power settings, right on down to the extra long cord. The male plug also has a circuit reset button, and these units are UL Listed. Rated at 125V-60Hz.
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Friday, May 23, 2008
Easy Ways to Sort Glass-Painting Mistakes
By Geraldine Jozefiak Making mistakes in craftwork can often seem like a disaster. Sometimes you feel like binning the whole thing and starting again. When you're working with acetate and glass that isn't always practical. I've used the suggestions below to help many learners feel more confident in sorting common mistakes in Glass Painting. What type of mistakes? The common mistakes come in using outline pen, acrylic paste or methylated-based glass paints. Though different materials, they are all sorted with a single product . It will be no surprise to hear that product is methylated spirits. Outline pens used in glass painting are generally designed for use with overhead projectors and are methylated based. That means that the pens, and the paste used for the thicker 3D outlines, can all be removed with clean meths. Mistakes made with methylated-based glass paints can be removed in the same way. Use water for removing mistakes made with water-based paints. Removing pen and outline mistakes
Whether you are using an outline pen, or paste, the process is the same for both. Follow the instructions carefully and you should completely remove the problem ready to start again. What you need to prepare
1. Pour a small amount of clean methylated spirits into a clean individual sized jam jar and replace the lid.
2. Cover your table with newspaper and place a blank sheet of copy paper on top.
3. Place your acetate or glass on the paper.
4. Gather a few clean cotton buds. What you do
1. Dip one end of a clean cotton bud into the clean meths. and replace the lid.
2. Holding the dipped cotton bud end against one end of the 'mistake', gently roll the cotton bud away from you through the mistake.
3. As you do this, the meths-soaked bud will absorb the paste or pen ink.
4. Don't drag the cotton bud or you may make more of a mess.
5. Continue by dipping in a clean end and roll again until the mistake has gone. You may need to do this a few times. What next
1. Don't forget that you'll need to put back the design outline after all this cleaning.
2. Refresh the design outline again using your paste or pen. Practice
When you first do this it can be fiddly but the result is a good as new piece of work. If it helps to restore confidence then it's important to sort out any mistakes as soon as possible. Left uncorrected it's easy for learners to get discouraged and give up. And if they have had earlier "I can't do craft" experiences, this will just feel like another that convinces them. I always show people how to sort out mistakes, and generally, when demonstrating how to do outlines, I make a mistake! They're not to know if I did it on purpose of not - unless I tell them. It makes it all seem as if problems are really not a problem after all. Practice this before your session so that you feel confident and you'll soon have everyone churning out great pieces of work that they are proud off. And if you do have to start again, hey, no big deal. Start by using materials that won't break the bank. Acetate is a brilliant place to start as it's easily obtainable, cheap and easy to use. Geraldine Jozefiak is passionate about crafts and their place in education. Be part of raising standards in teaching and learning by using the best possible craft instructions.
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Whether you are using an outline pen, or paste, the process is the same for both. Follow the instructions carefully and you should completely remove the problem ready to start again. What you need to prepare
1. Pour a small amount of clean methylated spirits into a clean individual sized jam jar and replace the lid.
2. Cover your table with newspaper and place a blank sheet of copy paper on top.
3. Place your acetate or glass on the paper.
4. Gather a few clean cotton buds. What you do
1. Dip one end of a clean cotton bud into the clean meths. and replace the lid.
2. Holding the dipped cotton bud end against one end of the 'mistake', gently roll the cotton bud away from you through the mistake.
3. As you do this, the meths-soaked bud will absorb the paste or pen ink.
4. Don't drag the cotton bud or you may make more of a mess.
5. Continue by dipping in a clean end and roll again until the mistake has gone. You may need to do this a few times. What next
1. Don't forget that you'll need to put back the design outline after all this cleaning.
2. Refresh the design outline again using your paste or pen. Practice
When you first do this it can be fiddly but the result is a good as new piece of work. If it helps to restore confidence then it's important to sort out any mistakes as soon as possible. Left uncorrected it's easy for learners to get discouraged and give up. And if they have had earlier "I can't do craft" experiences, this will just feel like another that convinces them. I always show people how to sort out mistakes, and generally, when demonstrating how to do outlines, I make a mistake! They're not to know if I did it on purpose of not - unless I tell them. It makes it all seem as if problems are really not a problem after all. Practice this before your session so that you feel confident and you'll soon have everyone churning out great pieces of work that they are proud off. And if you do have to start again, hey, no big deal. Start by using materials that won't break the bank. Acetate is a brilliant place to start as it's easily obtainable, cheap and easy to use. Geraldine Jozefiak is passionate about crafts and their place in education. Be part of raising standards in teaching and learning by using the best possible craft instructions.
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