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Music has the wonderful and unique ability to enhance and change our emotional states, with each of us having our own individual connections to different songs and genres. So, where I might get respite from anger with heavy metal, you might not and instead get that relief from listening to something by N.W.A..
The Power Of Music
Listening to music is one of our most popular leisure activities, making it an important companion to most people’s daily lives (Schäfer, Sedlmeier, Städtler, and Huron, 2013). According to Science Focus, music has the rare ability to change the way we perceive the world, with experiments showing it can change how we read the emotions displayed on people’s faces. Thus, if you’re listening to a song that makes you feel happy you’re more likely to see neutral faces as happy and if you’re listening to something that makes you feel sad then you’re more likely to see that same neutral face as being sad.
Music can also function as a soothing mechanism because playing songs that help you think of happier times can improve your mood (12 Keys Rehab). That’s because music is able to rekindle old memories without intending to do so, which can then help us to tap into the emotions we experienced at the time those memories took place (Science Focus). However, just as they can bring positive memories to the surface again, they can also trigger negative memories in some people as well.
Our mood and music are closely linked, whereby listening to a sad song can make us feel sad and listening to a happy song can help us to feel happier (University of Groningen, 2011). The reason this can happen is that the processing of music occurs within the limbic system, which is often referred to as the centre of feedings, emotions, and sensations (Murrock and Higgins, 2009). The ability of music to affect your mood, changing and enhancing it, is one of the reasons why I have an eclectic taste when it comes to genres.
According to Making Music Magazine, different genres can offer different types of healing. My mix of mood-altering music can come from a wide range of genres, except for house, I find house mind-numbingly boring.
This is supported by Psychology Today, whereby music listeners mirror their reactions and emotions to that of which the song is expressing, so a sad song can cause us to feel sadness. One of the reasons some people listen to sad music when they’re feeling sad, rather than listening to happy music to try and change their mood to a happier one, is because sometimes it’s better to elicit that sad feeling to recover from it. Furthermore, even sad songs can bring us a sense of pleasure and comfort Eerola and Peltola (2016).
The power of music to affect our mood doesn’t just stop there. According to the theory of music, mood and movement, or MMM for short, music can create a psychological response that can alter our moods and lead to improved health outcomes (Murrock and Higgins, 2009). Therefore, it’s not just affecting our moods, music can also help with our health.
In the scientific opinion of Schäfer, Sedlmeier, Städtler, and Huron (2013), normally, human behaviours have a recognisable and pragmatic purpose that can be traced back to basic human needs such as survival and procreation. However, music belongs to our set of odd behaviours because few behaviours command so much of our energy, time, and money while adding nothing to our basic human needs. In short, if music didn’t exist, we could still meet our basic human needs of surviving and procreating. It just wouldn’t be as much fun.
Can you imagine living in a world where the beat or rhythm of our favourite songs didn’t trigger automated bodily responses of bopping your head or tapping your feet? The effects of music on our minds aren’t surprising when you know that musical patterns affect the auditory brainstem and the auditory cortex, which affects our neural reward system in relation to our memory and emotions (Science Focus).
This is supported by Psychology Today who state that enjoyment of music seems to involve the same pleasure centre in the brain as other pleasure activities, such as food, sex, and drugs. Because music affects the pleasure centre of our brains, it can make for an interesting form of therapy (Making Music Magazine). As such, music therapy can be seen in a lot of mental health settings.
However, music isn’t always used for good, unfortunately. The playlists you hear while shopping is selected to affect your shopping behaviour (Psychology Today). That’s right, your favourite stores might be creating playlists to manipulate you (BBC News). Allan (2008) found that the choice of playlists played by brands is picked to affect the customer’s view of the store and their employees by creating the right kind of shopping environment. Basically, if you’re a store aiming at a youth market, you’ll target customers with playlists that reflect the youth generation, for stores that want to appeal to an elderly generation, they may choose golden oldies, which at the moment would be stuff from the 60s and 70s.
The Benefits Of Listening To Music
Listening to sad songs can help the listener to disengage from distressing situations, such as a breakup, by getting lost in the beauty of the music or allowing the lyrics to give voice to feelings or experiences they’re struggling to express (Psychology Today). This is supported by Murrock and Higgins (2009), who said music can be used as a way to distract us from an unwanted and unpleasant stimulus, by helping people to use music as a stimulus substitute, thus allowing people to pay minimal attention to the unwanted stimulus. It has also been claimed that this can help people to manage the feeling of physical pain.
Support for the power to distract comes from Schaal, Brückner, Wolf, Ruckhäberle, Fehm, and Hepp (2021), who found studies that showed that around the time of surgery, music interventions can help reduce a patient’s anxieties. They themselves found that there were no significant effects of music on subject anxiety or salivary cortisol (a biomarker for stress), but they did find a positive influence on physiological anxiety levels. Therefore, they support the idea of using music interventions as a low-cost addition to reducing patients’ heart rate and blood pressure.
It’s studies like these that likely led to me being able to select songs to listen to while having my MRI, as part of the investigation into if I have PoTS. It’s common for people to feel claustrophobic while having an MRI because the MRI is both deafeningly loud and can make you feel trapped in an enclosed space. Even the earplugs aren’t that effective at blocking out the loud sounds. Thus, allowing someone to select their favourite tunes to listen to while undergoing an MRI will likely help reduce anxiety and help avoid feelings of claustrophobia.
Another example of the positive power of sad music and our memories comes from a survey study by Eerola and Peltola (2016). This study was performed on three samples of participants (convenience sample of 1577, representative sample of 445, and quota sample 414) with the aim of exploring the reactions to memorable experiences of sad music. The study found that listening to such tracks caused intense and pleasurable experiences for the participants, as well as triggering physiological effects such as moist eyes, tears, and chills, which coincided with positive mood changes in approximately a third of the participants. It seems counterintuitive, but sad music isn’t always depressing and crying doesn’t always mean something bad.
Schäfer, Sedlmeier, Städtler, and Huron (2013) claim that people listen to music to achieve social relatedness, self-awareness, and mood regulation and emotional arousal. As social creatures, humans want to feel connected to other people, which music can help facilitate, even when you’re physically alone. A song can speak to you, connect with you, and make you feel like you’re not the only one, even while you might be alone in your room and feeling lonely.
The reason I got into alternative music (nu-metal, heavy metal, etc.) was because the songs and the lyrics connected to my traumatised heart. Before I found alternative music, I was utterly lost due to the damage to my mind caused by my childhood, but finding this music changed my life forever. Just having that music to listen to was enough to help me get through life and eventually stabilised my identity crisis.
Furthermore, music can evoke emotions at the individual, the interpersonal, and the intergroup level (Psychology Today). Thus, music has the power to bring people together from different groups, helping them to interact with each other through the common love of a music genre, an artist/band, or a song they love.
As previously stated, music is a good tool for altering our mood., but it can also be used to help us escape, stop us from feeling bored, help us focus, and help us achieve our goals (Psychology Today). I’m sure we all have playlists designed for the different activities we do, such as having a workout playlist. I know I do. My workout playlist, not that I use it much at the moment, is filled with my heavier and energy pumping tunes to help me exercise more effectively. I also use certain songs to help me get motivated when I lack the will to do anything.
The reason why music is good for a workout is that it provides an auditory cue that can trigger a desire to move that can lead to the initiation and maintenance of physical activity in the majority of adult populations (Murrock and Higgins, 2009), as well as children. Gyms tap into this ability of music helping us to get moving by playing certain types of tracks in the gym and why you have a workout playlist.
One of the more obvious benefits of music is its ability not only alter our moods but also to help us relax (Open Minds). There is nothing like relaxing to music that’s just not the same as sitting in silence, for me at least. Even with my taste of heavy music, you can still kick back and relax to it if you want. Although you can also mix that up with some heavy metal yoga if you wish, I know I do.
According to Verywell Mind, listening to music can also help you with studying for your exams, apparently, although I’m sceptical about this. I tried studying for my exams listening to my favourite songs but found that distracting as I end up singing along instead. I also tried using music without lyrics to stop me from singing along, and although it wasn’t distracting this time, I couldn’t tell you if it had actually helped or not. However, my personal experience is anecdotal, so it might actually work for others, especially as I have dyslexia.
Listening to music or making it can help with your creativity, according to Reach Out, which would be pretty cool, if true. I know I write most of my articles while listening to and singing along to my favourite tunes. I can’t imagine doing anything like that without music.
As always, leave your feedback in the comments section below. Also, feel free to share your experiences with music in the comments section below as well. Don’t forget to bookmark my site and if you want to stay up-to-date with my blog, then sign up for my newsletter below. Alternatively, get push notifications for new articles by clicking the red bell icon in the bottom right corner.
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Allan, D. (2008). Sound retailing: a review of experimental evidence on the effects of music on shopping behavior. In T. M. Lowrey (Ed.), Brick & mortar shopping in the twenty-first century (pp. 33-52). New York: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates. Retrieved from https://www.researchgate.net/publication/254648738_Sound_Retailing_a_Review_of_Experimental_Evidence_on_the_Effects_of_Music_on_Shopping_Behavior.
Eerola, T., & Peltola, H. R. (2016). Memorable Experiences with Sad Music—Reasons, Reactions and Mechanisms of Three Types of Experiences. PLOS ONE, 11(6). Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1371/journal.pone.0157444 and https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0157444.
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Schaal, N. K., Brückner, J., Wolf, O. T., Ruckhäberle, E., Fehm, T., & Hepp, P. (2021). The effects of a music intervention during port catheter placement on anxiety and stress. Scientific Reports, 11(1), 1-10. Retrieved from https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-021-85139-z and https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-021-85139-z.
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Walking in the River Barrow Valley
Responding effectively to walkers needs
The River Barrow is Ireland’s second longest river system running for 192 km from its source in the Slieve Bloom Mountains to the sea. County Carlow is widely known for its strong vibrant River Barrow Valley communities.
This has created a rich tapestry of beautiful and well-kept villages and towns along the river valley. Communities take pride in and create places that are very attractive to visit. The River Barrow Valley attracts a lot of outdoor activists including walkers.
It is widely accepted that the walking offering and potential of the River Barrow is significantly underdeveloped. Experiences of walkers are not always positive with frequent reports of walkers uncertain how to access the River Barrow towpath safely, whether to turn right of left at the entry point to reach their intended destination/village, getting lost on the walk, confusion around the actual distance involved in walking to the next village and which village they have reached. Such negative experience result in complaints to the local tourist office and an absence of recommendations to family and friends to visit the area.
In 2018, Carlow County Development Partnership established a multi-stakeholder working group to focus on the challenge and identify a proposal which would reduce, if not eliminate, uncertainty around the walking experience on the River Barrow. It wasn’t long before the group reached consensus on what needed to be done – to focus on clarifying uncertainties around the key criterion for walkers of distance and time. The working group agreed that if walkers could get the answer to the two very important questions of ‘how far?’ and ‘how long will it take?’ from their kitchen table, or no later than at the trailhead, then there was a greater chance that more walkers would identify the River Barrow Valley as a walking destination of choice.
Providing the answers to a walkers questions of ‘how far’ and ‘how long’ were designed around a suite of strategic actions which secured €68,000 under the Outdoor Rural Infrastructure Scheme (ORIS) including;
The project resulted in the establishing of multi-lingual signage at 8 trail heads within Carlow, directional signage from village centres and three-sided waymarker posts along the route. Importantly, the project also produced this promotional web-site.
of visitors cite walking as a key choice factor for Ireland
Fáilte Ireland Workshop,
Silence and solitude
We parked one car at the bridge near Borris and a second one at Mlilichain cafe near St Mullins. It was a brisk 3.5 hour walk. Very few other walkers in early January. We love the peaceful nature of it. Mucky in places but boots make it easy to navigate without any major challenge. Highly recommended.
Trip Advisor; January 2020
Beautiful Graignamanagh and St. Mullins
We visited the above town on different days and had really enjoyed it. Maybe next time we will walk the 6 kilometers between them
Trip Advisor; January 2020
For more information on developing the carlow outdoors experience please contact Clare O’Shea.

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Ana Solís sat down on the sidewalk to rest. After entering Guatemala on foot with thousands of Honduran migrants hoping to make it to the United States earlier this week, she slept beside a highway and then found rides to the capital.
“There are no jobs,” she said outside a migrant shelter on Friday. “There is nothing to eat,” she said.
Solís, 26, said she lost her job last year. She worked in a banana packing plant in Bonito Oriental, in northeastern Honduras, but often earned less than minimum wage. Her partner tried to migrate north last year but was deported from Mexico.


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Highland Park is the Los Angeles neighborhood of the moment thanks to a recent renaissance that has bolstered its community of small, local businesses. Long standing, family-run shops have been joined by new-to-the-neighborhood restaurants, bars and retailers. Enjoying superb accessibility from other parts of L.A. thanks to the Metro Gold Line, Highland Park has become a dining and libational destination with a diverse set of choices thanks to longtime resident families, as well as artists, musicians and designers.
With so many choices, it might be hard know which food and drink stops are the highlights. Read on for a cross-section of Highland Park restaurants and bars that reflects the richness of the area’s diversity.
A diverse cross section of residents in Highland Park make the neighborhood a haven for treasure seekers of all trades. Musicians, artists and designers have joined families who have been longtime residents of the area, bringing eclectic wares and artisanal crafts. Whether you’re looking for that vintage accessory to complete your outfit or a limited edition vinyl that has long been out of print, Highland Park has the store that has exactly what you’re looking for. Read on for a collection of the best shops in the neighborhood.
A hilly area situated between Downtown Los Angeles and Pasadena along the Arroyo Seco, Highland Park is one of L.A.’s oldest settled areas. In the early 20th century, Highland Park and Pasadena were known as havens for the artists and intellectuals who led the Arts & Crafts movement. In the 1960s and 70s, it became populated predominantly with Latinos and other ethnic groups.
In the 2000s, Highland Park once again became a mecca for creatives, who were attracted by the historic Craftsman homes and relatively low rents. Trendy shops, galleries, restaurants and bars have opened along Figueroa Street and York Boulevard, with businesses on both streets being the reasons why Highland Park is the hot L.A. neighborhood of the moment. But there are many hidden gems in the area that are off the beaten path and worth checking out, both old and new.
Take in the California sunshine and treat your group to an outing by the beach. With up to 300 days of sunshine and miles of stunning coastlines, it’s no surprise L.A. is home to a number of waterfront activities. Read on for our guide to L.A.’s most exciting group activities by the water.
Discover Los Angeles
The Department of Cultural Affairs (DCA) is presenting special events across Los Angeles in honor of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month. This celebration honors the people rooted in the diverse cultures of the Pacific Rim and the vast Asian continent. The history, culture, and traditions of this region enrich our city and the many Angelenos who trace their origins from East Asia, Southeast Asia, South Asia, Australia, Papua New Guinea, and the Pacific Islands.
Read on for highlights of the numerous festivals, musical events, theatrical performances, films, poetry readings, and cultural activities taking place in neighborhoods throughout the city. For the full calendar of Asian Pacific American Heritage Month events, visit the DCA website.
There are many tales about the origin of the Margarita, but what is known are the basic ingredients: tequila, triple sec, lime juice, and salt on the glass rim. These days, the Margarita can be found in many creative variations using tequila, mezcal, and other agave spirits, along with fresh fruit, herbs, and spices—shaken, stirred, or blended and served in a variety of glassware.
No matter what ingredients are used and how it’s prepared, what can be agreed upon is that the Margarita is a most celebratory drink—in a "party" kind of way. So, cheers to good times and to the best places to find Margaritas in Los Angeles.


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Putting together your child’s Easter basket is just plain fun. Perhaps you already have certain traditions like kites, books, stuffies, or sidewalk chalk. If you’re looking for extra ideas, though, peep this list of Easter basket stuffers.
Easter puzzles have been a traditional basket filler for years. They stretch your brain, keep you occupied, and help build spacial- and problem-solving skills.
This post will be broken up into two sections: Easter Jigsaw Puzzles and Easter puzzle toys. Easter jigsaw puzzles range from “traditional” to a little more off-beat. Easter puzzle toys help stretch your little one’s brain, and do not necessarily have traditional bunnies or chicks on them. Within each section, they’re listed least-expensive to most-expensive.
Since savings are so important, and today is Amazon’s biggest holiday, I thought I’d share some amazing products.
Easter Jigsaw Puzzles
When you think about Easter puzzles, a traditional jigsaw puzzle comes to mind. They can feature classic Easter things like the Easter bunny, or these puzzles may simply display your kid’s favorite cartoon character. This portion of the list provides you with five separate Easter puzzles, intended for both babies and children.
1. Best Easter Puzzle for a Big Kid
Not all Easter puzzles are intended for small children. There are plenty of older kids who enjoy puzzles, as well. This 100 Piece Jigsaw puzzle by Eurographics, displays a bunch of traditional Easer candy. It’s crafted with recycled cardboard, and measures 15-inches by 19-inches when completed. Whether this puzzle’s intended for a big kid, or teen, you’ll put a smile on his or her face.
Price: $10.61 (12 percent off MSRP)
- Intended for older kids
- Fantastic price
- Made of recycled cardboard
- Not ideal for small kids
2. Best Easter Puzzle for a Teen
Perhaps you have a little puzzle fiend in your family. Or, you know he or she loves a challenge. Well say hello to the Springbok Sweet Tooth Jigsaw Puzzle. This bad boy has a whopping 500-pieces, measuring 23.5-inches by 18-inches when completed. Made of 100% recycled cardboard, each piece is also about 18% thicker than industry standard. And if you hate the puzzle for some reason, send it back for a refund. You can’t go wrong with this giant Easter puzzle.
- Contains 500-pieces
- Crafted with recycled, high-quality cardboard
- Finished puzzle measures 23.5″ x 18″
- Not for young children
3. Best Easter Puzzle for Babies
Don’t worry–we haven’t forgotten about the little babesters. Most of these Easter puzzles aren’t ideal for the tiniest of tots. But, this Chunky Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle is. A Trains, Planes, and Automobiles theme will delight your little one. With 17 unique pieces, they can be transferred to a tiny town scene, or kept in the box and used as a puzzle. Not satisfied? Return, for your money back.
- Intended for children two-and-over
- 100% satisfaction policy – return if you’re unhappy
- Can be used as a puzzle, or as pieces on a play mat
- For both boys and girls
- Puzzle may be smaller than expected
4. Best Easter Puzzle for Disney Fans
As far as Easter puzzles go, there’s really only one way to make them better: Multiple jigsaw puzzles. These babies are 24- or 50-piece puzzles. Each puzzle has a different theme–Mickey Mouse Clubhouse, PJ Masks, and Trolls. Finished puzzles measure five-inches by seven-inches. Plus, they arrive in decorative tin cases. Give the gift of multiple Easter puzzles.
- Arrives with three separate puzzles
- Each puzzle is 24- or 50-pieces
- Comes in a decorative, themed tin
- Great price
- Not everyone enjoys those shows
5. Best Traditional Easter Puzzle
Beatrix Potter created the wonderful world of Peter Rabbit. His story has captured the imaginations of children for generations. So, it should come as no surprise that phenomenal story was crafted into a beautiful Easter puzzle, illustrating Tom Kitten’s garden. The finished puzzle measures 36-inches by 24-inches, and features 24-pieces. Plus, it’s made on US soil. Peter Rabbit is the perfect Easter puzzle.
- Made in the USA
- Features Peter Rabbit scene
- Finished puzzle measures 36″ x 24″
- Not for children under-three
Easter Puzzle Toys
While these toys don’t specifically scream “Easter!”, they are phenomenal pieces to add to an Easter basket. After all, puzzles aren’t just limited to jigsaws. So, help stretch your child’s brain with these off-the-wall Easter puzzles.
6. Best Easter Puzzle Book
Not all Easter puzzles need to be 3D. In fact, there are tons of in-book puzzles that’ll delight your little one. Sudoku is a numbers game that makes the user think in a variety of ways. This book is large-print, and features a whopping 90 puzzles. Throw in some cool Easter-themed pencils, to bring it up a notch.
Check out this awesome Word Search, too.
- Perfect for traveling or doing at-home
- Large print makes it easy to work with
- Contains 90 separate puzzles
- Not ideal for young children
7. Best Easter Puzzle for Fine Motor Skills
As far as off-the-beaten-path Easter puzzles go, this baby is actually pretty on-point. Each of these 24 “eggs” has a specific color and shape. When all pieces are cracked open, it teaches a child both fine motor skills, and shape/color recognition, when putting them back together. A perfect addition to any three-and-older kid’s basket.
- Teaches shape/color recognition and fine motor skills
- Fantastic price
- Comes with 24 eggs
- Not intended for kids under-two
8. Best Multi-Puzzle Easter Puzzle
One puzzle is great. Two is even better. But….twelve puzzles? You must be crazy….crazy for puzzles! This brain-busting pack contains three half-ball puzzles, three full-ball puzzles, three star puzzles, and three gear ball puzzles. And don’t worry about frustrations down the road. This pack comes with a solution to every single ball. Made with high-quality plastic, so they can be slipped in a bag or pocket for on-the-go fun.
- Comes with 12 different puzzles – and how to solve them
- Made of high-quality plastic
- Phenomenal price
- Not intended for small children
9. Best Easter Puzzle With a Twist
Pretty much everyone knows what a Rubik’s Cube is. And even with a three-by-three pattern, it’s still a doozy. But if you’ve got a little smartie pants on your hands, you may want to consider the Shengshou 5x5x5 Speed Magic Cube. As the name indicates, there are five rows and columns on each side. Each rotation is smooth and slick. Not only does it improve mental skills, it also increases hand flexibility and patience. Bend his or her brain hardcore with this Easter puzzle.
- Like a Rubik’s cube on a whole different level
- Very smooth rotations
- Great price
- May cause frustration
10. Best 3D Easter Puzzle
While we’ve seen quite a few variations of Easter puzzles, we haven’t seen a truly 3D puzzle. Well, let’s remedy that with the Easter Bunny Decoration 3D Puzzle. Once finished, this baby measures 11-centimeters by nine-centimeters by 24-centimeters, and is made with non-toxic, eco-friendly, corrugated cardboard. Thanks to laser cut precision, each piece fits like a glove. Switch it up with this Easter puzzle.
- 3D Easter puzzle in the shape of a bunny
- Made of non-toxic, eco-friendly material
- Pieces are laser cut, to ensure perfect fit
- Not ideal for small children

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BATON ROUGE, La. (BRPROUD) — Local advocates brought their voices to the state Capitol after Roe v. Wade is again taking center stage.
A leaked draft opinion suggests the U.S. Supreme Court could be poised to overturn the federal law allowing abortions. Pro-choice advocates are hosting a call to action at the state Capitol Tuesday afternoon.
“Black and brown women will be disproportionately affected if it were to happen,” said Julie Buckner, an attendee at the call to action.
While there is no final word on the case, advocates on both sides wait for what’s next.
“Quite frankly, it’s horrific to think the right to abortion and Roe v. Wade will be completely overturned,” said Jessie Frankel from the Louisiana Coalition for Reproductive Freedom.
“My initial reaction was a little bit of surprised shocked, excited,” said Ben Clapper, director of Louisiana Right to Life.
Clapper said he’s excited by the draft and are waiting to celebrate the official overturn.
“If this is the case we want to make sure we’re taking the steps in protecting every human life and giving every human life a chance,” said Clapper.
If Roe v. Wade is overturned this will impact Louisiana immediately. Louisiana is one of more than a dozen states with “trigger laws” — which means that if Roe is overturned, Louisiana law would automatically kick in and ban abortion.
“And it would also overturn the right to many of our neighboring states. The result would be that the closest clinic would be in Illinois,” said Frankel.
Pro-choice advocates say the issue is bigger than just banning abortions.
“Louisiana is a poor state, but we can be a very rich state if we center our women and our children, but that does not include controlling their bodies,” said Davonte Lewis from the Louisiana Budget Project.
Chief Justice John Roberts is calling the leak an “egregious breach” and has launched an investigation.
The final ruling of the case is expected in June.

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I left the farm headed to New York. Petersburg in the late 1930's. I was very succesful in the corporate world, but my roots kept calling me home. Thanks to our loyal customers, you will always find fresh, green sod when you need it. For more information contact Annette Silva, For maps and directions to Gladiator Sod view the map to the right. Just drop by or give us a call.
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It is amazing to watch the bare ground being transformed into a lush green carpet! Our foreman will go over the watering and fertilizing needs of your new lawn with you. Many companies use spray weed killer followed by a verticut machine. We stock Floratam and Bahia, but all of the exotic grasses are readily available also. Our ancestors were farming in Texas as far back as the 1800's. What is the phone number 727-848-1602 or fax number of Gladiator Sod? We can also help you find Gladiator Sod contact information, coupons, reviews, photos, type of credit cards or payment methods accepted and more. Gladiator Sod has an annual sales volume of 0 - 500K.
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Our prices are comparible to the other companies,but it is a much better job, saving you money in the long run. In our application, it is an essential piece of equipment to clean out and remove old grass and weeds from your yard. For reviews of Gladiator Sod see below. I went on to become the President of The Florida Sod Association. The reason our sod is the freshest is simple. Next we use heavy rakes to level and prepare the ground for you new lawn.
It removes the dead grass and weeds and any other unwanted growth from the surface of your yard. He was instrumental in developing the Ruby Red Grapefruit, and was one of the first to grow and harvest it in this area. There are no hidden costs. Over a period of time, these old roots will eventually grow back through your new lawn, or worse yet, they will rot and cause a fungus or mold under your new lawn killing it. The two machines look similar, however they are very different in how they perform.

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School officials, a Democratic congresswoman and the Council on American-Islamic Relations Sunday condemned an internet photo believed to be of Newport Harbor High School students with outstretched arms in a Nazi salute gathered around red plastic cups arranged to form a swastika. …
The greater LA chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations also condemned the photo in a statement.
“We stand in solidarity with the Jewish community and all other targeted minorities and against the actions of bigots who violate our nation’s long-standing principles of religious tolerance and inclusion,” CAIR-LA executive director Hussam Ayloush said.

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Has it really been six years since Disney bought Lucasfilm? My, how time does fly. And according to a report on CNBC via comScore, Disney has already turned a profit on the purchase, thanks in part to nearly $5 billion in box office sales. But that’s not nearly the whole story… Punch it!

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You should never get mad at yourself for making new mistakes. It’s how we learn. But if you find yourself making too many old mistakes, here are six tips that will help you improve the quality of your decision-making.
A decision matrix
When I need to make complex business decisions, I find it helpful to use a decision matrix—which is a fancy name for a table you can use to evaluate a set of options against a set of specific criteria. The goal is to develop a quantitative score for various options that will help you structure your thoughts. You can download a free Excel template here. Armed with your quantitative scoring tools, here are six tips for avoiding poor management decisions.
1. Tell your team what you are trying to accomplish, not how to accomplish it.
Generally speaking, unless you are an expert in the field and you know exactly what you want and why you want it, you should resist the temptation to tell a vendor (or a direct report who is schooled in the art) what you want them to do. Outcomes will almost always be better if you tell them what you are trying to accomplish, and then ask them what they suggest and why. Hire the best and let them work.
2. Seek out diverse opinions. Avoid echo chambers, sycophants and yes people.
If you want to make good decisions, you need to hear diverse points of view. Young people think differently than older people, they have a different relationship with their technology and they solve problems differently. People from different backgrounds bring a richness of thought to every decision-making process. The worst thing you can do is get stuck in a filter bubble or an echo chamber where only your ideas are considered and only one approach to a decision is analyzed. Diversity rules. Sycophants and yes people need to go.
3. Gather as much data as you can and take the time to consider it.
There is more information available than ever—but information is not knowledge. You need to gather as much data as possible and then analyze it. When making evidence-based decisions, be aware of how easy it is to make careless errors. Here’s an example courtesy of Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky: “A bat and a ball cost $1.10 in total. The bat costs $1.00 more than the ball. How much does the ball cost?” About half the people who quickly answer this question say, 10 cents. If you think about it for just an extra second, that’s clearly not the right answer—so take some time to carefully consider the data you’ve gathered.
4. Recognize your biases, and be empathetic.
The most successful CEOs are all unique individuals with unique management styles, but the vast majority of them share a special quality: empathy. They have the ability to put themselves in other people’s shoes and intrinsically know how others are likely to feel after a decision is made. They also understand that they (themselves) have a biased world view. To avoid making poor decisions, imagine yourself on the other side of the table. How would you feel? How would you react? This is one of the most helpful thought experiments you can conduct before you make an important decision.
5. Identify alternatives. What happens if you don’t do this?
What will happen if we do this? What will happen if we don’t? One of the best ways to identify alternatives is to imagine that it is five years later. Your decision led to a failure. Why? Then turn it around. Your decision led to success. Why? Argue both sides. State the obvious. Sometimes, the answers are not as obvious as they should be, and this simple technique will also help you understand what other information you need to make a better decision.

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Jesse T. Durham: Birth: ABT 1798.
Title: 1810 Census for Charlotte County, Virginia 2012 - Research of Byron K. Durham
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Amongst all of the photos from my trip to Dubai – which I am still sorting through, by the way, otherwise I might try and find my footing with a couple of posts about my exports – I’ve chosen this striking photo to be my photo of the week, yay.
This was the structure in the middle of the lobby of the hotel in which I stayed. Our hotel also linked with an aquapark/aquarium, so the spire of blown glass, blue to red is appropriate. I think it’s like a beacon of fire. 🙂
I tweaked the photo a little to bring out the contrast, cropped it, but, apart from that, it’s the original. Weird, seeing as I have several of these photos, but I wanted to work with this one, the night-photo.
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Ooh, that’s beautiful! Lovely picture! 🙂
That you. As I said, it’s not the best of the sculpture, but I like the picture in the dark 🙂

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Who’s ready to DREAM BIG? Courage leads the way for Disney’s most adventurous heroes when Disney On Ice presents Dream Big coming to Toledo Thursday, Dec. 19 – Sunday, Dec. 22, 2019.
Join the wayfinder Moana and the greatest demigod that ever lived, Maui, on an action-packed voyage to restore the stolen heart of Te Fiti. Explore the Land of the Dead as Miguel from Disney•Pixar’s Coco brings the festivities of Dia de los Muertos to the ice. Get tangled up in Rapunzel’s hair-raising quest to see the floating lights. Travel to the kingdom of Arendelle with Anna, Elsa and Olaf in a dramatic retelling of the sisterly love that saved a kingdom. And discover the strength, bravery and kindness that inspired generation after generation with Jasmine, Ariel, Aurora, Belle and Cinderella.
Dream Big captures all the magic and adventure of Disney’s immortal tales through cutting edge figure skating, glamorous costumes and stunning set designs. Through innovative lighting and thrilling special effects, audiences are transported to a world of imagination, where heroes of every kind seek to fulfill their dreams. High-flying jumps, breathtaking skating and lovable Disney friends make Disney On Ice presents Dream Big an experience your family will never forget!
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Fade Up :: Elk
January 3rd 2015
Every week, Fade Up sets you up on a hot date with an emerging Australian producer who Sandro Dallarmi thinks are worth getting to know. You can hear the new Fade Up mixtape before it hits the Flog by tuning into Sandro’s show on FBi, The Mixing Bowl.
Elk’s vibrant production and spasmodic DJing style helped push Tkay Maidza into the spotlight last year, but his own name isn’t being heard enough. Let’s change that.
Sandro Dallarmi :: You produced ‘U-Huh’ for Tkay Maidza, which was arguably the biggest song in what has been a breakout year for her. How did the track come about?
Elk :: I’d only just started writing songs again after travelling for a while- so my set up was pretty funny- a broken laptop & rip off $10 iPhone headphones from an airport. But I managed to get the song done to about 90% before tkay had even heard it. It was actually awesome because I would work outside all the time. Now I’ve got a bit of a studio going I think I’m getting vitamin D deficiencies.
There’s a wild assortment of different genres in your mixtape; is this your usual style of DJing?
It is! I’m definitely inclined to play some more popular tunes too, but I love mixing it up (no pun intended). Some of my favourite DJ sets of all time are the Avalanches mixes from the early 2000s. You never know what’s coming next, but you know it’s gonna be amazing. Songs that always put a smile on your face & some shake in your booty.
You’ve held back on the releases, only putting out two tracks since ‘U-Huh’ – both of them remixes. What are the plans for music in 2015?
I’ve finished some original songs and they’re ready to be released- but there’ll be some cool news on my solo stuff coming soon. I don’t think I’m supposed to say anything yet! Also got a new Tkay single coming out in jan/feb. It’s being mixed right now by Andrew Dawson who’s also done Kanye & Childish Gambino, so look out for that – it’s called ‘M.O.B’.

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Independent researcher. Research area: the origin and evolution of life.
I am an independent and interdisciplinary scientist interested in the origin and evolution of life. After spending several formative years as a graduate fellow at the Santa Fe Institute, I worked on many research and computing projects all over the world. A wandering scientist by choice, I have collaborated with biologists, physicists, mathematicians, computer scientists, and chemists.
“What was the role of self-sustaining autocatalytic reaction networks in the origin and early evolution of life?”
The origin of life represents the transition from chemistry to biology. However, to solve this problem, theoretical approaches (mathematics) and simulations (computer science) are also required to gain insight into the possibilities and probabilities of self-sustaining structures emerging, given the extremely large size of “chemical space”.
I will use theoretical approaches (graph theory and probability theory), combined with computer simulations (Gillespie algorithm, agent based modeling) to gain insight into the probability of self-sustaining autocatalytic reaction networks emerging from a basic food source, and their ability to diversify and evolve in a population of spatially distributed compartments. This work will be done in collaboration with experimental chemists to test and verify the models with real experiments, and to include more chemical realism into the models.


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NHeLP submits this brief to provide the Court with relevant background information regarding the Medicaid program and to correct several misstatements the Intervenors made in prior briefing in this case. The medical risk of coerced childbearing is ificant: the U. Here in Pennsylvania, anti-abortion lawmakers have obsessively promoted unconstitutional abortion restrictions while allowing the maternal mortality rate to double since Like everywhere else, maternal and infant mortality rates are much higher for Black women and infants than their white counterparts.
Amici curiae are advocates for reproductive justice including New Voices for Reproductive Justice and 24 additional Pennsylvania-based and national organizations advocating for Black women and girls. National Health Law Program brief:.
Skills Posted on May 7, Search for:. Earlier this year, the state and a small group of legislators have asked the court to dismiss the case because of a precedent.
Cohen; Planned Parenthood Federation of America; and the private law firm Troutman Pepper LLP, a group of Pennsylvania abortion providers filed a lawsuit challenging the state statute that bans abortion coverage through the Pennsylvania Medicaid program. That is not the case. Department of Human Services Medicaid Case current-litigation.
Amici submit this brief in support of petitioners to amplify the importance of reproductive justice, the human right to control our bodies, sexuality, gender, work, reproduction, and ability to form our families. Opinion June 21, Petition for Review January 16, January 17, PennLive : Groups go to court over Pa.
Now, Providers are Suing.
Its central claims are that the abortion coverage ban violates the Equal Rights Amendment and equal protection provisions of the Pennsylvania Constitution. Department of Public Welfare to be overruled.
Petitioners also assert that striking down a state law as unconstitutional would not, as House Intervenor-Respondents also contend, relieve the General Assembly and all other state actors from complying with federal law because the Supremacy Clause of the United States Constitution compels such compliance. Amici Curiae filed May 15, Reproductive Justice Brief: Amici curiae are advocates for reproductive justice including New Voices for Reproductive Justice and 24 additional Pennsylvania-based and national organizations advocating for Black women and girls.
It does so on the basis of their sex and on the basis of their choice to exercise their fundamental right to terminate their pregnancy. January 16, U. January Law Pa. Ban on Abortion Funds. Allegheny Reproductive Health Center v. Amici have an interest in this case because the questions before this Court involve issues of separation of powers between the three branches of State government and the constitutional interpretation of a state statute restricting low-income women from obtaining health care services.
The case, Allegheny Reproductive Health Center v. National Health Law Program brief: Amicus curiae the National Health Law Program NHeLP is a year-old public interest organization that works to advance access to quality health care, including the full range of reproductive health care services, and protect the legal rights of low-income and underserved individuals.
Specifically, they have attempted to force married women to notify their husbands before having an abortion, criminalize abortion at arbitrary points during pregnancy, and ban the safest and most common second-trimester abortion method by threatening to jail doctors. Research shows denying women access to abortion also causes ificant psychological and socioeconomic harm. Reproductive Justice Brief:.
Amicus curiae the National Health Law Program NHeLP is a year-old public interest organization that works to advance access to quality health care, including the full range of reproductive health care services, and protect the legal rights of low-income and underserved individuals.
Research shows one in four women seeking abortion care who cannot overcome the lack of Medicaid funding will be forced into carrying her pregnancy to term and giving birth against her will. Specifically, petitioners seek a court order requiring the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to comply with the state Constitution by covering abortion through Medicaid, a court order declaring that abortion is a fundamental right under the Pennsylvania Constitution, and for the Pennsylvania Supreme Court decision in Fischer v.
Under current state law, Medicaid can cover abortion only if the pregnancy is caused by rape or incest, or the abortion is necessary to avert the death of the pregnant woman. For example, Intervenors suggest that if Pennsylvania is forced to cover abortion services, it could choose to terminate coverage of family planning services and supplies to save money.
January 16, Philadelphia Inquirer: Pennsylvania faces new lawsuit over ban on Medicaid coverage of abortion. Petitioners outline why the lone precedential ruling upholding the ban was wrongly decided and should be overruled. Pennsylvania Religious Coalition for Reproductive Justice brief:.
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Amici argue that any genuine efforts to protect the health and well-being of pregnant women must allow for those seeking abortions to have access to safe and affordable abortion care. If Pennsylvania were to terminate or substantially reduce coverage of family planning services, it would violate the Medicaid Act, putting all of its Medicaid funding at risk.
Omnibus Brief. In this brief, amici argue that the state-enforced Medicaid ban on covering abortion care has consequences for all Medicaid beneficiaries in Pennsylvania, but those consequences fall more heavily on Black women and girls.

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From big-hitting Barcelona and Lisbon to up-and-coming San Sebastian and Porto, cities tend to dominate the skyline when we think beyond Spain and Portugal's beaches. It's understandable: cities are an easy, fly-in, fly-out hit. But there's more to the.
WHICH are your top 10 places to visit in Andalucía ... The wettest place in Spain, the scenery is spectacular and the town is very pretty with oodles of ambiente. Jimena de la Frontera (Cádiz) – A stunning pueblo blanco perched on a hill with narrow.
With the highest ratio of Michelin stars per capita in the world, Spain's northern Basque region is the country's foodie mecca. Little wonder then that Rob Brydon and Steve Coogan started their culinary trip here, tucking into seafood at Txoko, grazing.
Il modo migliore per esplorare questa zona, cantata dai celebri versi di García Lorca, è percorrere la via dei Pueblos Blancos . La strada collega l'alto avamposto di Ronda ad Arcos de la Frontera e da qui fino a Jerez, dove l'aria profuma di sherry e.
European royal families and Hollywood stars who came in the Fifties and Sixties have been largely replaced by Arab royalty hidden behind high palace walls, and by minor celebs, but the exclusive Marbella Club and Puente Romano Hotels on Marbella's.
For the beautiful pueblos blancos (white towns) of the Serranía de Ronda region, which clamber up hillsides amid some of the most dramatic mountain scenery of southern Spain . These towns – their lime-washed ... Plane. Málaga is the city served by the.
Our route was a circuit from Malaga , taking in Seville, Córdoba and Granada with a final day in the white villages of the Alpujarras. Three nights in Seville and three ... We reached Seville in the late afternoon, as swallows tipped over the short.
Even Alex Polizzi is shocked by the size of the task she faces. Alex Polizzi pays a visit to La Casa Hotel in the village of Torrox Pueblo near Malaga in southern Spain, where a number of factors have led to a room occupancy rate of just 25 per cent.
A detached, single-storey house set on the beachfront and built in the typical Andalusian Pueblos Blancos style, the 210 sq m (2,260 sq ft) Villa Pereza opened in 2016 and Spanish interior designer Jean Pierre Martel has furnished Pereza with a.
From sleek city hotels to hilltop castles and grand mansions in pretty villages, Spain has accommodation to suit everyone's taste, whether you want to sleep in a remote lighthouse or a place with so much to do on-site that you never have to step.
Top of the pair's tour list this summer is Spain . Gerber and Clooney have been poring over maps to find the best routes. “We thought we should check out Andalusia because of the mountain roads and passes. The day usually ends in a bar, drinking with.
When this enterprising couple stumbled across an undulating piece of land overlooking Casares, one of the region's most beautiful pueblos blancos (literally, white villages), in the last nugget of Spain before Africa takes the reins, they quickly.
After nearly being derailed by Hurricane Harvey, two members of the local band Border Soul arrived in Spain early Tuesday our time to ... Emilio Crixell & Border Soul will perform at the Pueblos Blancos Music Festival scheduled for Sept.
From June to August, three rural regions across Spain are transformed into otherworldly landscapes ... follow donkeys carrying towering loads to one of the traditional pueblos blancos, towns whose buildings are painted stark white and which dot the.
The most obvious and most famous pueblo blanco is Ronda, but I'm heading for Gaucín, which even in my compendious guide to Andalusia receives no more than a couple of paragraphs, promising a lovely setting, sleepy streets, a few bars, a handful of.


By Todd Stonestrom, Infor
Current events, rapid market changes, and intensified scrutiny on healthcare systems and patient care have created an urgent need to accelerate industry transformation.
The past several months has placed a magnifying glass squarely on every aspect of healthcare systems and patient care. Whether it’s supply chain gaps, heightened awareness and protocols around infection control, or concerns about financial viability in an era of lowered elective surgeries and unknown reimbursements, the times are begging for transformation.
Add to that the industry mandates around interoperability and the CMS, HHS Patient Access proposed rule, and there is more evidence that it is no longer sustainable for varied functions that power the health system to continue to operate in siloes. Instead, the mission of all health systems and caregivers – patient care – depends on the integration of operational and clinical data. To do this, healthcare organizations must start deploying their systems in the cloud.
Competition Becomes Cooperation
While it may seem that healthcare leaders can sometimes appear to have competing priorities around resources, leaders do coalesce around one simple goal: quality, affordable care.
Connecting clinical and operational systems creates a single source of truth across functions and enables the smart use of real-time data. Kickstarted by the proliferation of the EHR, that information, used the right way, can improve diagnosis and further personalize treatments. At the staffing level, responsive scheduling, combined with patient acuity levels, matches care staff to patient need. Operationally, applied analytics optimize financial, supply chain, and HR functions.
Security And Flexibility In The Cloud
The cloud brings industry-specialized solutions in a pay-as-you-go model. Any organization, of any size, is provided leading-edge technology through automated updates, and new version releases. All of that functionality and power is readily usable, no matter what the technical abilities of staff.
Healthcare is, and will always be, about people. Moving on-premise legacy systems to the cloud has already enabled many healthcare organizations to rapidly and effectively move large numbers of staff to work remotely. As essential and now non-essential workers return to facilities, that same cloud-based workforce management system can easily scale to ensure operational and clinical continuity.
Another very visible example of cloud flexibility was the ability of clinics and hospitals being able to pivot quickly to telemedicine. This means not only safely evaluating and treating patients, but also providing peace of mind to those who need care but may be hesitant to enter a facility. Beyond the pandemic, this accelerated leap to telemedicine should help lay the foundation for a more stable future, by proving there is a way to virtually connect the complex data needed to treat individual patient need.
Cloud deployment also provides flexibility to accelerate the delivery of predictive dashboards, so leaders have access to up-to-the-minute reporting on crucial operational data. This allows insights into vendor contracts, cost outliers, and even ways to streamline staff deployment.
Protecting The Health And Safety Of The System
One of the biggest concerns we hear from healthcare organizations is the perceived risk of collecting growing volumes of personal patient information. In looking at cloud deployment, it is as important to look for industry-specific and redundant security protocols that not only protect patient identities but also proprietary -and often competitive - business data. It is also important to trust that the platform hosting this critical, sensitive data is developed and managed by a partner who implements rigorous protections against the relentless threat of hacking, as well as any internal threats for unauthorized data access.
Moving from an on-premise system to the cloud fulfills on the promise of better patient care and affordability. Connecting role-based data to the right stakeholder, while reducing administrative burden, simply allows organizations to put more focus on the bedside.
In times of uncertainty, it’s even more important for provider organizations across the care continuum to look to the cloud as a trusted path to resiliency, as well as a way to consistently foster innovation and agility.
To learn more about the topics covered in this article, read this white paper from Infor and AWS, Be resilient in the face of healthcare changes.


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Last into the stretch, Cactus Kris unleashed a thrilling burst of speed and swept past eight rivals in Ontario Fashion (gr. III) before nailing front-runner Endless Light in the final stride to win Oct. 18 at Woodbine.
An evenly-matched group of eight fillies and mares will go to post in the $150,000 Whimsical Stakes (Can-III) at Woodbine April 18.
Winner of the Ontario Fashion Stakes (Can-III) following a year's layoff, recently sold Native Bombshell will try to avoid a bounce as she returns to action in the $200,000 Bessarabian Stakes (Can-II) Nov. 16 at Woodbine.
Native Bombshell shook off the rust after a year's absence, coming from off the pace to get up by a neck over favored Disco Barbie in the $139,006 Ontario Fashion Stakes (gr. III) Oct. 19 at Woodbine.
Six furlongs looks to be right in the wheelhouse of Silent Treat as the two-time stakes winners looks to add the Ontario Fashion Stakes to her portfolio in a 10-horse field.
Westerner pushed clear more than a furlong from home and cruised to a three-length victory under jockey Olivier Peslier for his second straight marathon Prix de Cadran (Fr-I) win at Longchamp Sunday.
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|Dancing Bay||Brian A. Lynch||
|Laughing Falcon||Robert P. Tiller||
|Line of Best Fit||Kieron Magee||
|Pipers Future||Rachel Halden||
|Professor's Ride||Scott H. Fairlie||
|Rocket Colleen||Michael J. Doyle||
|Rootham Triple E's||Sam Di Pasquale||
|Silent Love||Robert P. Tiller||
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Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or a first-timer, there’s something special about growing your own food. And when it comes to leafy greens, few are as satisfying to cultivate as butterhead lettuce. With its tender leaves and delicate flavor, this variety is a favorite among home chefs and restaurant kitchens alike. In this complete guide, we’ll walk you through everything you need to know to successfully grow butterhead lettuce and enjoy a bounty of fresh, healthy greens from your own backyard.
Benefits of Growing Your Own Butterhead lettuce
Benefits of growing Butterhead lettuce at home:
- Fresher and tastier than store-bought lettuce
- Free from harmful pesticides and chemicals
- Can be harvested at any time, providing a continuous supply
- Easy to grow and care for
General Information About Butterhead lettucePlant Family: Asteraceae family (also known as the daisy family)
Plant Latin Name: Lactuca sativa var. capitata
Plant Variations AvailableButterhead lettuce, also known as Bibb or Boston lettuce, is a type of leafy green vegetable that is popular for its mild, buttery flavor and tender, fluffy leaves. This type of lettuce typically has a small, loose head and is characterized by its delicate texture and subtle sweetness.
One of the most notable variations of butterhead lettuce is the color of its leaves. While traditional butterhead lettuce is a bright green color, there are also varieties with reddish, maroon or purple leaves. These colorful varieties are not only visually appealing, but also provide additional health benefits due to their high antioxidant content.
Another variation of butterhead lettuce is the way it is grown. Some farmers prefer to grow their lettuce hydroponically, which means that the plant is grown in nutrient-rich water rather than soil. Hydroponically grown lettuce tends to be more consistent in size and shape, and is also free from soil-borne diseases.
Yet another variation is the way butterhead lettuce is used in cooking. While it is commonly used as a base for salads and sandwiches, butterhead lettuce can also be cooked and incorporated into a variety of dishes, such as stir-fries, soups, and stews. This versatile lettuce can also be grilled, roasted, or even used as a wrap for other ingredients, making it an excellent addition to any recipe.
Overall, butterhead lettuce is a delicious and nutritious vegetable that offers a wealth of variations and benefits. Whether you prefer it in salad form, cooked up in a meal, or grown in a unique way, this lettuce is sure to please your taste buds and nourish your body.
Germinating Butterhead lettuce
Preferred ZonesButterhead lettuce is a popular lettuce variety that is known for its tender leaves and mild, buttery flavor. If you’re interested in growing your own butterhead lettuce, it’s important to know the best zones for successful outdoor growth.
Butterhead lettuce is a cool-weather crop, which means it prefers mild temperatures around 60-65°F. It typically thrives in hardiness zones 3-8, although it can still be grown successfully in zone 9 with proper care and attention.
If you live in zones 3-5, it’s best to sow your butterhead lettuce seeds late in the spring or early summer, as they prefer cool but not cold temperatures. In zones 6-8, you can sow your seeds in both the spring and fall, allowing for a longer harvest season. In zone 9, it’s best to sow your seeds in the fall for a winter harvest, as the summers can be too hot and dry for successful growth.
When choosing a location for your butterhead lettuce garden, it’s important to consider the amount of sunlight the plant will receive. Butterhead lettuce prefers partial shade and can quickly bolt in hot and sunny conditions. Consider planting your lettuce in a location that receives morning sunlight but is shaded in the afternoon.
Additionally, butterhead lettuce requires well-drained soil that is rich in organic matter. Be sure to amend your soil with compost or aged manure before planting to ensure the best growing conditions for your lettuce. Water your plants regularly, being careful not to overwater as this can cause root rot.
In conclusion, the best zones for outdoor growing of butterhead lettuce are hardiness zones 3-8, with zone 9 requiring special care for successful growth. Choosing a shaded location and ensuring well-drained, nutrient-rich soil is key to growing healthy and delicious butterhead lettuce.
Sowing InstructionsButterhead lettuce is a great addition to any garden, and sowing it is easy as pie! Here are the best methods and procedures for sowing butterhead lettuce:
1. Choose the right time: The ideal time to sow butterhead lettuce is at the beginning of spring, or in the fall when the weather is cooler. Make sure the soil is not too cold, as this can stunt the growth of the lettuce.
2. Prepare the soil: Butterhead lettuce needs fertile, well-draining soil to thrive. Loosen the soil with a garden fork or tiller, and mix in some compost or aged manure to add nutrients. Keep the soil moist but not waterlogged.
3. Sow the seeds: Scatter the seeds thinly over the prepared soil, spacing them about 6 inches apart. Cover the seeds with a thin layer of soil, and press down lightly to ensure good seed-to-soil contact.
4. Keep the soil moist: For butterhead lettuce to germinate, the soil needs to be kept consistently moist. Water the sown area with a gentle stream of water, making sure not to disturb the seeds.
5. Thin the seedlings: Once the seedlings have grown to about 2 inches tall, thin them out to ensure that only the strongest plants remain. Leave about 8 inches of space between each plant.
6. Harvest at the right time: Butterhead lettuce will be ready to harvest in 55-70 days after sowing. The best time to harvest is in the morning, when the leaves are crisp and full of moisture. Cut the leaves off the plant using a sharp knife or garden scissors, leaving the roots in the soil so the plant can regrow.
And there you have it! Follow these simple steps and you’ll be sowing butterhead lettuce like a pro in no time at all. Happy planting!
Preparation AdviceIf you’re looking to grow scrumptious butterhead lettuce, there are a few tools and methods you’ll need in order to achieve success.
First up, make sure you have a good quality potting mix that drains well. You don’t want your lettuce becoming waterlogged or sitting in stagnant water.
When it comes to containers, you can grow butterhead lettuce in anything from a traditional gardening pot to a simple window box or planter. Just be sure to select a container that has ample drainage holes and is big enough to accommodate your plants as they grow.
Next, select high-quality butterhead lettuce seeds from a reputable vendor. Take care not to overcrowd your container with plants – this can cause issues down the line as they compete for space and resources. Instead, opt for a few well-spaced plants.
Once your seeds are planted, it’s important to keep them well-hydrated. Water frequently but not too heavily to avoid drowning the young seedlings. A light misting from a spray bottle or a gentle watering can work best at this stage.
Once your seedlings have reached maturity, you can begin harvesting. Cut off the outer leaves of the lettuce and leave the center intact to promote continued growth.
In terms of lighting, ensure your container is placed in a spot that receives ample sunlight each day. Six hours or more is ideal for butterhead lettuce to thrive.
So there you have it! With the right tools, containers, and techniques, you can enjoy delicious and nutritious butterhead lettuce right from your own garden.
Germination Tools and EquipmentWhen it comes to germinating healthy butterhead lettuce, there are a few key tools and pieces of equipment that can make the process much easier and more successful.
First and foremost, you’ll need a good quality seed starting mix or soil. This should be light, fluffy, and well-draining, with a good blend of nutrients to support your seedlings as they begin to grow. Many gardeners choose to mix their own seed starting soil by combining equal parts peat moss, vermiculite or perlite, and compost or other organic matter.
Next, it’s essential to have a good quality seed tray or seed starting container. This should be shallow and wide, with plenty of drainage holes to allow excess moisture to escape. You can find seed trays in a variety of materials, from plastic to peat pots, but make sure whatever you choose is sturdy and durable enough to last until your seedlings are ready to be transplanted into the garden.
To germinate your butterhead lettuce seeds, you’ll also need a consistent source of moisture and warmth. Many gardeners use a seedling heat mat to help maintain a steady temperature of around 70-75 degrees Fahrenheit, which is ideal for germinating lettuce seeds. Cover your seed tray with a clear plastic dome or plastic wrap to help retain moisture and create a mini greenhouse effect that will encourage your seeds to sprout.
Finally, don’t forget about lighting! As soon as your seeds have sprouted and are beginning to grow, they’ll need plenty of sunshine or artificial light to help support their growth. A simple grow light or fluorescent fixture can be a great investment for indoor seed starting, especially if you don’t have access to a sunny window or greenhouse.
By investing in these key tools and equipment, you can set yourself up for success when it comes to germinating healthy butterhead lettuce seedlings. With a little patience and care, you’ll soon have strong, thriving plants that are ready to be transplanted into your garden and enjoyed in summertime salads and sandwiches.
Growing Butterhead lettuce
Light RequirementsWhen it comes to growing healthy butterhead lettuce, lighting is a key factor. Butterhead lettuce requires moderate to high levels of light to grow optimally. This is because light plays a crucial role in the process of photosynthesis – the way in which plants convert light energy into the energy they need to grow.
Ideally, butterhead lettuce should be exposed to between 12 and 16 hours of light per day. This light should be strong enough to penetrate the soil and reach the leaves of the plant. In general, growers of butterhead lettuce will use artificial lighting, as this provides a consistent and controllable light source.
The type of lighting used for growing butterhead lettuce will depend on a variety of factors, including the grower’s budget, the size of their growing operation, and the specific needs of their plants. Some common types of lighting used for indoor gardening include fluorescent, LED, and HID (high-intensity discharge) lights.
It’s important to note that while lighting is important for growing healthy butterhead lettuce, it’s only one part of the equation. Other factors that can impact the success of your lettuce crop include proper watering, soil quality, and nutrient levels. By ensuring that all of these factors are balanced, you can create an ideal environment for your butterhead lettuce to thrive.
Temperature RequirementsWhen it comes to growing butterhead lettuce, temperature is a crucial factor that can make or break your harvest. This tender and sweet variety thrives in cooler temperatures, making it a fantastic option for planting during the spring and fall seasons.
Ideally, the temperature range for growing butterhead lettuce is between 60-65°F during the day and between 45-55°F at night. During these cooler months, the leaves of this lettuce variety will be crisp and full of flavor.
However, it’s important to note that butterhead lettuce can be finicky when it comes to temperature fluctuations. High temperatures can cause the leaves to wilt and become bitter, while prolonged exposure to frost or freezing temperatures can lead to stunted growth or even total crop failure.
To ensure the healthiest growth of your butterhead lettuce, it’s recommended to plant it in a location that receives partial shade or filtered sunlight during the hottest parts of the day. Additionally, using mulch or planting in raised beds can help regulate soil temperature and prevent moisture loss.
Overall, if you’re looking to grow healthy and delicious butterhead lettuce, keeping a close eye on temperature is essential. By providing your plants with the right climate, you’ll enjoy bountiful harvests of this delicious and versatile lettuce variety.
My Favorite Tools For Growing Butterhead lettuceWhen it comes to caring for and maintaining healthy butterhead lettuce, having the right tools and equipment is crucial. Here are some of the best items to have in your arsenal:
1. Pruning shears: Butterhead lettuce can grow quickly and become overgrown if not properly pruned. A good pair of pruning shears can help you trim back leaves and keep your lettuce looking neat and healthy.
2. Watering can: Butterhead lettuce needs consistent moisture to thrive. A watering can with a gentle spout can help you water your plants without damaging their delicate leaves.
3. Organic fertilizer: To promote strong growth and robust flavor, consider using an organic fertilizer specifically designed for lettuce. This will ensure that your lettuce is getting all the nutrients it needs to stay healthy and tasty.
4. Garden gloves: Protect your hands from thorns, rocks, and other rough materials while gardening. Gardening gloves can also prevent blisters and other injuries, keeping your hands healthy and strong.
5. Soil tester: Knowing the pH and nutrient levels of your soil is essential for growing healthy lettuce. A soil tester can help you determine which amendments your soil needs to support optimal plant growth.
With these tools and equipment, you’ll be well-equipped to care for and maintain a healthy crop of butterhead lettuce. Just remember to water your plants regularly, fertilize them appropriately, and keep them pruned to prevent overcrowding. Happy gardening!
Preferred Soil TypeButterhead lettuce, also known as Bibb lettuce, is a popular leafy vegetable that is easy to grow in your own garden. To ensure healthy growth, it is important to understand the soil requirements for this tasty green.
Firstly, butterhead lettuce prefers loose, well-draining soil. This allows for the roots to grow deeply and access nutrients and water. If the soil is compact, the lettuce will struggle to grow and may even suffer from root rot. To improve soil drainage, you can add compost, sand, or perlite.
Secondly, butterhead lettuce thrives in soil that is rich in organic matter. This means that your soil should have a lot of nutrients available for the lettuce to absorb. One way to achieve this is by adding compost or well-rotted manure to the soil before planting.
Lastly, butterhead lettuce prefers a slightly acidic soil pH of around 6.0-6.5. You can test your soil’s pH using a soil test kit, which can be found at most gardening stores. If your soil is too alkaline, you can lower the pH by adding sulfur or acidic organic matter like peat moss.
By ensuring that your soil is loose, well-draining, rich in organic matter, and slightly acidic, you can provide the ideal environment for healthy butterhead lettuce growth. Happy gardening!
Watering RequirementsButterhead lettuce is a delicious, nutrient-packed type of salad green that requires specific watering conditions in order to thrive. In general, watering is one of the most important factors when it comes to growing healthy and flavorful lettuce.
When it comes to watering butterhead lettuce, there are a few key rules to follow. First, the soil should never be allowed to dry out completely. This means that your lettuce plants should be watered regularly, especially during periods of hot, dry weather.
However, overwatering can be just as harmful as underwatering, and can lead to fungal diseases, mold, and other problems. Aim to give your butterhead lettuce about 1-2 inches of water per week, either from rainfall or regular irrigation.
It’s also important to pay attention to how you water your lettuce. Using a drip irrigation system or watering at the base of the plants can help avoid wetting the leaves, which can increase the risk of disease. Additionally, try to water your lettuce in the morning or early evening, when temperatures are cooler and evaporation is lower.
By following these watering tips, you can ensure that your butterhead lettuce grows healthy, vibrant, and packed with flavor. So go ahead – start watering your lettuce with care, and enjoy the fruits (and greens) of your labor!
What You Need To Know About Fertilizing Butterhead lettuceButterhead lettuce is a delicious and nutritious addition to any salad or sandwich. Growing healthy butterhead lettuce requires appropriate fertilizing methods to enhance its growth and taste.
To start, butterhead lettuce prefers rich, well-draining soil with a pH level of 6.0 to 7.0. Organic matter such as compost or aged manure can be worked into the soil to provide nutrients and improve soil structure.
When it comes to fertilization, butterhead lettuce responds well to regular, light applications of nitrogen fertilizer every few weeks. Use a balanced fertilizer with a higher nitrogen content and apply it in the late afternoon when the sun is not as intense. This helps to avoid stressing the plants and allows the fertilizer to soak into the soil without evaporating in the heat.
You can also use a complete organic liquid fertilizer that contains macronutrients like nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium as well as micronutrients like calcium and magnesium. Organic fertilizers release nutrients slowly, providing a steady flow of nutrients to the plants without overloading them with excess.
During the first few weeks of growth, a quarter teaspoon of balanced fertilizer can be added to each plant once a week, and as the plant matures, increase the amount to half a teaspoon. Be careful not to over-fertilize as this can lead to root burn and negatively impact the taste of the lettuce.
Remember to water the lettuce plants generously after fertilizing to avoid the risk of low oxygen levels around the roots, which can damage the plant.
By using appropriate fertilizing methods, you can grow healthy, flavorful butterhead lettuce in your own garden, with succulent, tender leaves and a luscious, buttery taste.
My Favorite Fertilizers For Butterhead lettuceWhen it comes to growing butterhead lettuce, choosing the right fertilizer is essential to promote healthy growth and nutrient-rich leaves. Here are some of the best fertilizers you can use to nourish your butterhead lettuce:
1. Fish Emulsion: This organic fertilizer is rich in nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium, making it an excellent option for plants that require a boost of nutrients. To use fish emulsion, mix it with water and apply it to the soil once a week.
2. Compost: Another organic option is compost, which is packed with essential nutrients that help promote healthy plant growth. Mix compost into the soil before planting your lettuce or sprinkle it around the base of your plants every few weeks.
3. Nitrogen-Rich Fertilizers: Butterhead lettuce requires a lot of nitrogen to grow healthy leaves. Choose a fertilizer that has a high nitrogen content like blood meal or poultry manure, and apply it to the soil once a month.
4. Liquid Seaweed: This natural fertilizer contains minerals and trace elements that are beneficial to the growth and development of plants. Dilute liquid seaweed in water and apply it to your lettuce once a week.
5. Balanced Fertilizers: If you want to simplify your fertilizer regiment, a balanced fertilizer works well for butterhead lettuce. These fertilizers contain equal amounts of nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium and are easy to find at your local garden center.
Remember, over-fertilizing can harm your plants, causing them to grow too quickly and reducing the flavor of the leaves. Always follow the instructions on the fertilizer packaging and avoid applying too much. By choosing the right fertilizers for your butterhead lettuce, you can ensure your plants grow healthy and tasty leaves.
Harvesting Butterhead lettuce
Time To MaturityButterhead lettuce is a popular and delicious type of lettuce that is known for its tender leaves and mild flavor. It’s a relatively quick-growing plant that can be harvested early for baby lettuce, or allowed to mature for larger, more mature heads.
From the time the Butterhead lettuce seed is planted, it takes roughly 50 to 70 days for the plant to reach maturity. This period can vary depending on a variety of factors, such as the temperature, soil quality, and sunlight.
During the first few weeks after sprouting, the Butterhead lettuce plant will develop a small rosette of leaves. As the plant grows, it will begin to produce more leaves, and eventually, a central head will begin to form.
Once the head has formed, it will continue to grow and mature for several weeks until it reaches its optimal size. The timing of this process can be tricky, as leaving the plant in the ground too long can cause it to become tough and bitter, while harvesting it too soon can result in a small, underdeveloped head.
Overall, it’s best to keep a close eye on the Butterhead lettuce plant as it grows, checking its progress regularly to ensure that it reaches its full potential before it’s harvested. With proper care and attention, this delicious and nutritious plant will be ripe and ready in no time at all!
Harvest InstructionsButterhead lettuce is a popular leafy green that is often used in salads, sandwiches, and wraps. Its mild flavor and tender texture make it a favorite among many people. If you are interested in harvesting your own butterhead lettuce, the following information and procedure will help you get started.
Before you start harvesting your butterhead lettuce, you need to make sure that it is mature enough to be harvested. Typically, butterhead lettuce is ready to be harvested when the head is firm and compact, and the leaves are a bright green color. If the leaves are wilted or yellow, or if the head is not firm, your lettuce is not ready for harvesting.
Once you have confirmed that your lettuce is ready to be harvested, here is the procedure you need to follow:
1. Choose the right time of day: Harvest your butterhead lettuce early in the morning or late in the evening when the temperature is cooler. This will help prevent the leaves from wilting or drying out.
2. Use clean, sharp scissors or a knife: Make sure your tools are clean and sharp before you start harvesting to prevent damaging the plant. Cut the stem of the lettuce head as close to the ground as possible.
3. Harvest the entire head: Unlike other types of lettuce that can be harvested leaf by leaf, butterhead lettuce is best harvested as a whole head. This will help preserve the flavor and texture of the lettuce.
4. Rinse the lettuce: Rinse the lettuce under cold running water to remove any dirt, debris, or insects that may be clinging to the leaves. Be gentle when handling the lettuce to avoid bruising or damaging the leaves.
5. Store the lettuce: After rinsing, pat the lettuce dry with a clean towel or paper towel. Wrap the lettuce in a damp paper towel and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
By following these simple steps, you can enjoy fresh, delicious butterhead lettuce that you harvested yourself. Happy harvesting!
My Favorite Tools For Harvest TimeWhen it comes to harvesting butterhead lettuce, having the right tools and equipment can make a world of difference. Here are some of the essential tools and equipment you’ll need to ensure a successful harvest:
1. Sharpened shears or scissors – Butterhead lettuce can be delicate, so having a sharp pair of shears or scissors will help you make clean cuts without damaging the plant’s leaves or stem.
2. Harvesting knife – A sharp harvesting knife can also come in handy for larger heads of lettuce. With its sturdy blade, you can easily cut through the stem and roots.
3. Garden gloves – Protect your hands from pesky thorns or prickles. Choose gloves made of breathable material to avoid sweating.
4. Bucket or container – You’ll need something to collect your harvested lettuce. A bucket lined with a damp cloth can keep the lettuce fresh as you go through the rows.
5. Water sprayer – Spraying water on the plants before harvesting can make it easier for you to cut through the leaves.
6. Sun hat and sunscreen – Don’t forget to protect yourself from the sun. Protect your skin with a wide-brimmed hat and apply sunscreen.
Remember to always harvest the outermost leaves first and leave the inner leaves to grow for future harvesting. With these essential tools and equipment, you’ll be well on your way to harvesting delicious butterhead lettuce right from your own garden.
End of Season & Overwintering
As the end of the growing season approaches, it’s important to start thinking about how to properly care for your butterhead lettuce to ensure it continues to thrive through the winter months. By following a few simple steps, you can maximize your yield and enjoy a continuous harvest of fresh, delicious lettuce throughout the colder months.
First and foremost, make sure to give your lettuce a good watering before the temperatures drop too low. This will help the plants store up moisture, which they will rely on during the winter months when water may be scarce. You’ll also want to make sure that the soil around your plants is well-drained to avoid any standing water or snow accumulation, which can lead to root rot.
To keep your lettuce plants healthy over the winter, consider protecting them with a simple hoop house or cold frame. These structures can be made with PVC pipe, metal stakes, or wood and clear plastic sheeting, and they will help to insulate your plants from the colder temperatures and harsh winter winds. Be sure to vent your hoop house or cold frame periodically to prevent any buildup of moisture or condensation.
In addition to protecting your plants from the elements, you’ll also want to keep an eye out for any pests or diseases that may threaten your crop. Look for signs of aphids, cutworms, and other common garden pests, and address any issues as soon as they arise. You may also want to consider applying a fungicide or insecticide to your plants as a preventative measure.
Finally, remember to continue to harvest your lettuce throughout the winter months, as this will encourage new growth and help to keep your plants healthy. With a little bit of care and attention, you can successfully overwinter your butterhead lettuce and enjoy fresh, delicious lettuce all winter long.
Final Thoughts on Butterhead lettuce
Congratulations! You have just completed a comprehensive guide to growing butterhead lettuce from start to finish. We hope that this guide has provided you with useful information and practical tips on how to germinate, grow, and harvest your lettuce without any hassle.
By following the steps outlined in this guide, you can now enjoy a bountiful harvest of fresh, crisp, and delicious butterhead lettuce, which is not only a tasty addition to your salads but is also packed with nutrients that are great for your overall health.
We encourage you to experiment with different growing techniques, such as hydroponic or raised bed gardening, to see what works best for you and your environment. Remember, gardening is all about trial and error, so don’t be afraid to make mistakes and learn from them.
Lastly, we want to emphasize the importance of sustainability and being mindful of our planet’s resources. By growing your own food, you’re not only ensuring the freshness and quality of your produce, but you’re also reducing your carbon footprint and contributing to a more sustainable future.
Once again, thank you for choosing to embark on this exciting and rewarding journey of growing your own butterhead lettuce. We wish you all the best and happy harvesting!
Frequently Asked Questions About Growing Butterhead lettuce
Q: How long does it take for butterhead lettuce to grow?
A: Butterhead lettuce typically takes around 50 to 60 days from planting to harvest. However, factors such as temperature, sunlight, soil nutrients, and water can affect its growth rate.
Q: What kind of soil is best for growing butterhead lettuce?
A: Butterhead lettuce prefers well-drained, nutrient-rich soil with a pH level between 6.0 and 7.0. It also benefits from the addition of compost or organic matter to improve soil structure and fertility.
Q: How do I care for my butterhead lettuce plants to ensure they grow healthy and produce tasty leaves?
A: To keep your butterhead lettuce plants healthy, make sure they get adequate sunlight (around 6 hours a day), consistent moisture (but not overly wet soil), and regular fertilization. Thin out the seedlings to ensure proper spacing and airflow, remove any yellow or damaged leaves, and watch out for pests like slugs and aphids. Harvest the leaves when they reach around 4 to 6 inches in length and enjoy the fresh, buttery flavor in salads or sandwiches.
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