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RETAIL NURSERY VARIETY LIST
Willis Orchard Co.
200 McCormick Rd **mail order only**
Cartersville, Georgia 30120
Plant varieties ordered from Dave Wilson Nursery for 2023:
Anna Apple Remarkable fruit for mild winter climates in So. Calif., So. Ariz. Heavy crops of sweet, crisp, flavorful apples even in low desert. Fresh/cooked. Keeps 2 months in refrigerator. 200 hours. Self-fruitful or pollenized by Dorsett Golden or Einshemer. USDA Zones 5-10.
Arkansas Black Spur Apple Large, late season. Dark red skin, high quality even where summer nights are warm. For dessert and cooking. Keeps many months. Chilling requirement 500-600 hours. Proven very productive in trial with much less chilling than the estimated requirement. Partly self-fruitful. USDA Zones 5-9.
Braeburn Apple Superb late season fruit: very crisp and tangy, more flavorful than Granny Smith. Excellent keeper. Green with dark red blush. October-November harvest. Discovered in New Zealand in 1952, grown in U.S. since 1980s. 700 hours. Proven very productive in trial with much less chilling than the estimated requirement. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 5-10.
Dorsett Golden Apple Outstanding sweet apple for warm winter areas. Firm, very flavorful, sweet like Golden Delicious. Productive throughout So.CA and Phoenix, AZ. Good early season sweet apple for Central CA. 100 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 5-10.
Einshemer Apple Heavy-bearing, very low chilling requirement. Sweet yellow apples in early summer (late June in Central CA). Excellent pollenizer for Anna. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Fuji Apple Introduction from Japan that quickly became California’s favorite apple. Sweet, very crisp and flavorful, excellent keeper. Dull reddish orange skin, sometimes russeted. Ripe mid-September. Excellent pollenizer for other apple varieties. Low chilling requirement - less than 500 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 4-9.
Gala Apple Wonderful dessert apple from New Zealand. Crisp, nice blend of sweetness and tartness, rich flavor. Skin reddish orange over yellow. Early harvest, 2 - 3 weeks before Red Delicious. Good pollenizer for other varieties. Adapted to cold- and warm-winter climates. Chilling requirement less than 500 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 4-10.
Golden Delicious Apple Long-time favorite for its sweetness and flavor. Reliable producer, adapted to many climates. Pollenizer for Red Delicious. Midseason harvest (September in Central CA). 700 hours. Proven very productive in trial with much less chilling than the estimated requirement. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 5-10. A.k.a. Yellow Delicious.
Granny Smith Apple From New Zealand. Large, late, green, all-purpose. Crisp, tart, excellent keeper. Requires long summer. Thrives in hot climates. 400 hours. Prolonged bloom: good pollenizer for other apples. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 6-9.
Honeycrisp Apple Winter hardy tree from the University of Minnesota. Fruit is crisp and juicy with an aromatic flavor. Striped red over yellow color. Stores well. Ripens mid-August. Pollenized by Gala, Granny Smith, Empire, McIntosh and Red Delicious. USDA Zones 3-9.
Jonathan Apple Heavy annual bearer, high quality when well grown. Cooks well. Medium to dark red. Crisp, juicy, moderately tart, flavorful. August harvest in Central CA. 700-800 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 4-8.
McIntosh Apple Round, bright to dark red over green, superb quality in cool climates. Crisp, aromatic, subacid & sweet. Dessert/cooking. Early harvest. 900 hours. Partly self-fruitful, or pollenized by Red Delicious, Gala, or other. USDA Zones 4-7.
Multi-Bud Apple, Fuji-Gala-Golden Delicious-Red Delicious Fuji, Gala, Golden Delicious and Red Delicious budded onto M-111 rootstock. Finished trees include 4n1's plus assorted 3n1's and 2n1's.
Mutsu Apple A favorite of connoisseurs: very large, crisp and flavorful. Late September/October harvest. Pick when green or wait until partly yellow. Large, vigorous tree resists powdery mildew. 500 hours. Proven very productive in trial with much less chilling than the estimated requirement. Pollenizer required: Red Delicious, Granny Smith, Fuji, Gala. USDA Zones 4-8. A.k.a. Crispin.
Northern Spy Apple Large, firm fruit is aromatic, with a lively, tart flavor. Greenish-yellow skin with red blush or stripes. Dessert/cooking, excellent keeper. Winter hardy, vigorous tree. Slow to begin bearing. Harvest about 10 days after Golden Delicious. 1,000 hours. Pollenized by Golden Delicious. USDA Zones 4-7.
Pink Lady® Apple Hot climate apple from Western Australia. Very crisp, sweet tart, distinct flavor, good keeper. Skin reddish pink over green when ripe. White flesh resists browning. Harvest begins late October in Central CA, about three weeks after Fuji. Self-fruitful in many western U.S. climates; pollenizer recommended for best production. 300-400 hours. USDA Zones 6-9.
Red Delicious (Bisbee Spur) Apple Sweet, crisp, flavorful perhaps the best Red Delicious. Early fall. Small, compact tree. Good pollenizer for most other apples. 700 hours. Pollenized by Liberty, Granny Smith, Golden Delicious, Fuji, Gala. USDA Zones 4-7.
Red Fuji Apple Redder skinned bud sport of Fuji. Sweet, very crisp and flavorful, excellent keeper. Ripe September-October in Central CA. Excellent pollenizer for other apple varieties. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 5-9.
Red Gravenstein Apple Famous for sauce and baking, also used fresh. Crisp, juicy, flavorful & tart. Green with red stripes. Early bloom, early harvest. 700 hours. Pollenizer required: Empire, Fuji, Gala, Red Delicious. Not a pollenizer for other varieties. USDA Zones 2-9.
Rome Beauty Apple Late blooming, a good choice where hard freezes in late spring are common. Large, round, red, used primarily for cooking. Heavy bearing. Late harvest. 1000 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 6-9.
Sierra Beauty Apple A favorite late apple in Northern California. Yellow with red blush, rich sprightly flavor, moderately sweet. Excellent fresh or cooked. Good keeper. 700-800 hours. Proven very productive in trial with much less chilling than the estimated requirement. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 6-9.
Yellow Newton Pippin Apple Yellow green, late, firm, crisp, slightly tart, superb flavor. For peak flavor and acid/sugar balance, wait to harvest until cheeks are blushed yellowish-green (late Oct./early Nov. in Central CA). Good keeper. Famous for cooking, excellent fresh or dried. Vigorous tree. 700 hours. Proven very productive in trial with much less chilling than the estimated requirement. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 5-9.
Autumn Royal Apricot Latest-ripening apricot. Medium to large, oval shaped fruit. Yellow skin with pale orange flesh. Ripens in September. Est. chill requirement 400 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 7-9.
Blenheim (Royal) Apricot All-purpose freestone. Sweet, aromatic, flavorful - the long-time No. 1 apricot in California. Early bloom. Late June harvest in Central CA. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 7-9.
Flora Gold Apricot All-purpose freestone. Early harvest, 2-3 weeks before Blenheim (Royal). Very good quality, reliable producer (produces when other varieties do not). Good choice for backyard apricot. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 7-9. (Zaiger)
Golden Amber Apricot Large size, light orange skin. Firm flesh with excellent flavor. Pit burn resistant. Harvest begins early July at Hickman, CA. Estimated chilling requirement 600 hours. Hardy to USDA zone 6.
Katy Apricot Large, all-purpose, flavorful freestone. Tree-ripe fruit is subacid (not tart). A favorite apricot for warm-winter climates. Early harvest, 3-4 weeks before Blenheim (Royal). 200 to 300 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 7-9. (Zaiger)
Moorpark Apricot Long-time favorite of apricot fanciers for its exceptionally rich flavor and aroma. Reliable producer. Used fresh and for canning. 600 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 6-9.
Tilton Apricot Best apricot for canning, excellent fresh or dried as well. Medium to large, firm, rich flavor - one of the best. Widely adapted. Early July in Central CA. 600 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 5-9.
Tropic Gold Apricot Medium-large fruit, yellow with orange-red blush. Ripens late June. Exceptional flavor. Discovered at Camarillo, CA. Low-chill, 350 hours or less. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 7-9.
Chojuro Asian Pear Russeted golden brown skin. Crisp like an apple when ripe. Harvest mid-August in Central CA. 450 hours. Pollenized by Hosui, Shinko, or other pear.
Hosui Asian Pear Consistently rated the best-tasting Asian pear at Dave Wilson Nursery fruit tastings. Large, juicy, sweet, flavorful, refreshing, crisp like an apple. Brownish-orange russeted skin. Harvest early to mid-August in Central CA. 300-400 hours. Pollenized by Shinko, Chojuro, Bartlett, or 20th Century.
Ishiiwase Asian Pear Large, greenish-brown, russeted skin. Juicy, sweet, flavorful, refreshing, crisp like an apple when ripe. Early to mid-August in Central CA. 450 hours. Pollenized by Kikusui, 20th Century, or other Asian pear.
Shinko Asian Pear Late ripening - September in Central CA - and excellent quality. Juicy, sweet, flavorful, refreshing, crisp like an apple. Golden brown russeted skin. Shows fire blight resistance. 450 hours. Pollenized by Hosui, Chojuro, Kikusui, Bartlett
Shinseiki Asian Pear Juicy, sweet, refreshing, crisp like an apple. Easy to grow. Keeps well. Harvest late July/early August in Central CA. Bright yellow skin. Vigorous, heavy bearing (usually by 2nd year). 250-300 hours. Self-fruitful.
Bing Cherry Large, firm, juicy, sweet, nearly black when ripe. Superb flavor, the No. 1 cherry. Midseason. Large vigorous tree. Pollenized by Black Tart, Van, Rainier and Lapins. Also Stella in colder climates. 700 hours. USDA Zones 5-9.
Black Tartarian Cherry Medium-sized, nearly black, sprightly flavor, early season. Vigorous, productive tree. 700 hours. Pollenizer required - interfruitful with all popular sweet cherries. USDA Zones 5-7.
Brooks Cherry A large, firm cherry that excels in hot weather climates. Developed by the University of California. Ripens early season. Est. chill requirement 500 hours or less. Pollenize with Bing, Rainer, Van or Lapins.
Early Richmond Sour Cherry Heavy-producing, widely adapted tree: vigorous and healthy in many climates and soils. Grows to 15-18' tall. Early-ripening, flavorful, juicy, bright red fruit used primarily for cooking and canning. Sometimes used fresh when fully ripe. Origin unknown, planted in England in the early 1500s. 700 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 4-9.
Lapins Cherry Self-fruitful, dark red sweet cherry from Canada. Large, firm, good flavor. Similar to Van in color, Bing in shape. Sometimes sold as ‘Self-fertile Bing.’ Ripens 4 days after Bing. 500 hours or less. USDA Zones 5-9.
Meteor Semi-Dwarf Sour Cherry Large, bright red fruit similar to Montmorency, used mostly for cooking. Tart, juicy, meaty flesh colorless juice. Attractive, naturally small tree (10-12 ft.) with lush, dark green foliage. Blooms and harvests one week later than Montmorency. Hardy to -50 deg F when fully dormant. From Minnesota, introduced in 1952. 800 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 4-9.
Mona Cherry Similar to Black Tartarian but fruit is larger and firmer. Mild, sweet flavor. Ripens late June. Pollinate with another sweet cherry. Approx. 600 hours. USDA Zones 4-8.
Montmorency Sour Cherry Large, light red skin, yellow flesh. Perfect for cobblers, pies, etc. Extremely winter hardy. Very heavy bearing. 500 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 4-9.
Multi-Bud Cherry, Rainier-Bing-Lapins-Van Rainier, Bing, Lapins and Van budded onto Mazzard rootstock. Finished trees include 4n1's plus assorted 3n1's and 2n1's.
Multi-Bud Cherry, Rainier-Bing-Utah Giant-Van Rainier, Bing, Utah Giant and Van budded onto Mazzard rootstock. Finished trees include 4n1's plus assorted 3n1's and 2n1's.
North Star Dwarf Sour Cherry Attractive, densely foliated, naturally small tree grows to about 8-10 ft. Hardy to -40 deg F, very productive, resists cracking and brown rot. Often bears in second year. Large, meaty, tart, red-skinned fruit with red juice. Excellent for pies and cobblers, also used fresh when fully ripe. From Minnesota, introduced in 1950. 500 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 4-9.
Rainier Cherry Large, yellow with red blush. Sweet and flavorful. Very cold hardy. Midseason harvest. 700 hours. Pollenized by Van, Lambert, Lapins, Black Tartarian & Bing. USDA Zones 5-9.
Stella Cherry Self-fruitful - no pollenizer needed. Large, nearly black, richly flavored sweet cherry similar to its parent, Lambert. Late harvest. 400 hours. Pollinates Bing, except in mild winter climates. USDA Zones 5-9.
Transcendent Crabapple Yellow skin with pink or red blush to almost entirely red. Up to 2 inches wide. Creamy yellow flesh is crisp, juicy and flavorful. Late summer harvest. Medium-sized tree, consistent crops. 700-800 hours. Self-fruitful.
Green Gage (Bavay's) European Plum Superior selection of gage-type European plum. Small to medium-sized, richly flavored & very sweet. Excellent fresh and for cooking. More productive in moderate winter climates than common Green Gage. Originated in Belgium in 19th century. Estimated winter chilling requirement 700 hours. Self-fruitful.
Multi-Bud Fruit Salad, JulElb-Fantasia-Babcock-SRosa-Blenh July Elberta Peach, Fantasia Nectarine, Babcock White Peach, Santa Rosa Plum and Blenheim Apricot budded onto Nemaguard rootstock. Finished trees include 5n1's plus assorted 4n1's and 3n1's.
GA 866 Jujube “Chinese date.” Outstanding, two-inch elongated fruit is exceptionally sweet with apple-like flavor. Ripens mid-autumn. Partly self-fruitful or pollenize with another jujube. 200 hours. USDA Zones 5-9.
Lang Jujube “Chinese date.” Pear-shaped fruits are reddish-brown, dry, wrinkled,sweet and chewy (like dates) when fully ripe in early Fall. Attractive, easy to grow tree: hardy, drought resistant, virtually pest and disease free. Requires long, hot summer. Very low chilling requirement. Pollenized by Li or other jujubes. USDA Zones 5-10.
Li Jujube “Chinese date.” The most popular jujube variety. Round shaped fruits are larger than Lang. Reddish brown, dry and wrinkled, sweet and chewy (like dates) when fully ripe in early fall. Attractive, easy to grow tree: hardy, drought resistant, virtually pest and disease free. Requires long, hot summer. Very low chilling requirement. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 5-10.
Shanxi Li Jujube “Chinese date.” Largest of the popular jujube varieties (over 2 inches), round shape. Apple-like flavor, sweetens when dried. Self-fruitful and a good pollenizer for other varieties. 200 hours. USDA Zones 5-9.
Black Beauty Mulberry (Morus nigra sp.) Large, shiny fruit similar to Persian. Can be grown as a tree or large shrub. Attractive to birds. Self-fruitful. 200 hours or less. USDA Zones 4-10.
Pakistan Fruiting Mulberry Morus alba 'Pakistan' Long (3 inches), firm, red to black, sweet fruit. Non-staining juice. Month-long early summer harvest. Fruit used fresh and for pies, jams and jellies. Large, vigorous, disease-resistant tree.
Persian Fruiting Mulberry Morus nigra 'Persian' Small sour plum. Crisp, dark yellow flesh. Widely grown and recognized among Middle Eastern cultures. Early ripening. Best crops when pollenized by another late blooming plum. 400-600 hours. USDA Zones 6-9.
Tea's Weeping Mulberry Morus alba 'Pendula' (Morus alba ‘pendula’) Fast growing, heat-loving tree with blackberry-like fruit. Mature tree size 20 by 20 ft. Low chilling requirement. USDA Zones 4-9.
White Fruiting Mulberry Morus alba (selection) (Morus alba ‘White’) Medium-sized, sweet, white fruit shaped like blackberries. Grows at a moderate rate to 20-60 ft. depending on soil quality and depth. Drought tolerant once established. Grows larger and more rapidly with irrigation.
Arctic Star White Nectarine Earliest to ripen of the low acid, super-sweet white nectarines. Rave reviews in trial tastings. Beautiful dark red skin, snow white semi-freestone flesh. Ripens mid-June in Central CA, 4-5 weeks ahead of Arctic Rose. Low winter chilling requirement, about 300 hours. Self-fruitful. (Pat. No. 9332) (Zaiger)
Fantasia Nectarine Popular, large, yellow freestone. Early harvest fruit is firm-ripe and tangy, later harvest is sweet with rich flavor: high scoring in taste tests. Late July/early August in Central CA. 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful.
Garden Delight Miniature Nectarine Large yellow freestone is sweet, delicious, refreshing. Mid-August in Central CA. Heavy bearing 5-6 ft. tree, easily covered to protect from frost. 500 hours or less. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
Goldmine White Nectarine Long-time favorite in California and Western Oregon. Small to medium-sized white-fleshed freestone. Aromatic, juicy and sweet. Ripe in August. 400 hours. Self-fruitful.
Snow Queen White Nectarine Taste test winner. Sweet, juicy, early season white freestone. Late June harvest in Central CA, 2-3 weeks ahead of Babcock peach. Long-time favorite in So. Calif. Low chilling requirement, 250-300 hours. Self-fruitful.
Arctic Supreme White Peach Two-time taste test winner. Large, white flesh, nearly freestone when fully ripe. Red over cream colored skin. Sweet and tangy, fine delicate flavor, firm texture. Peak quality reached a short while after picking. Harvest late July/early August in Central CA. 700 hours. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
Babcock White Peach Long-time favorite white-fleshed freestone. Sweet and juicy, aromatic, low in acid. High scoring in taste tests. Ripens mid-July in Central CA. Widely adapted (low chill requirement, yet not early blooming). 250-300 hours. Self-fruitful.
Belle of Georgia Peach Reliable, old time white peach with red blush. Firm freestone flesh tinged red. Highly flavored for fresh eating or canning. Vigorous. Resists bacterial spot. Very bud hardy. 800-850 hours. Self-fruitful.
Bonanza Miniature Peach, high head Popular yellow freestone. Large fruit is sweet, low in acid, with a mild, refreshing flavor. Mid to late June in Central CA, earlier in low desert climates. 5-6 ft. tree. Chilling requirement very low, 250 hours or less. Self-fruitful. High head form has 18" trunk.
Fay Elberta Peach Popular yellow freestone: juicy, moderately sweet, flavorful. Fresh/can/freeze/dry. Ripens 1-2 days later than Elberta in Central CA. (August 1st), but blooms earlier. 700 hours. Self-fruitful.
Flordaprince Peach From Florida, successfully grown in So. Calif./Arizona. Larger fruit than Desert Gold, more tolerant of desert heat, better flavor. Semi-freestone when fully ripe. Ripens early May in warm areas. 150 hours. Self-fruitful.
Giant Babcock White Peach From a cross of Babcock and July (Kim) Elberta. Large, red-skinned, white-fleshed freestone. Sweet, aromatic, very similar to Babcock. Excellent dessert quality. Harvest about one week after Babcock. 500 hours. Self-fruitful.
Gleason Early (Lemon) Elberta Peach Also called Improved Elberta or Lemon Elberta. Reliable, frost hardy yellow freestone for Utah and Pacific NW. Juicy, rich flavor. Harvest 10 days before Elberta. Can/freeze/fresh. 800 hours. Self fruitful.
Indian Blood Cling Peach Large, late season canning peach. Red skin, red flesh, rich flavor. Blooms late, sets heavy crops. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.
July (Kim) Elberta Peach Also called Early Elberta. Reliable heavy crops. Juicy, sweet, very flavorful yellow freestone fruit for canning, freezing, or fresh use. 400-500 hours. Self-fruitful.
June Gold Peach Large, firm, yellow-fleshed fruit is red-skinned and freestone when fully ripe. June harvest, 7-10.days before Redhaven. Long time leading fresh market peach in Texas. Frost hardy, showy blossoms. Moderate chilling requirement, about 600 hours. Self-fruitful.
La Feliciana Peach Heavy-bearing, high quality peach from Louisiana. Firm, flavorful, yellow freestone, matures in mid-July. Resists brown rot and bacteriosis. 400-500 hours. Self-fruitful.
Red Baron Peach Flowering/fruiting. Large, juicy, firm, richly flavored yellow freestone fruit. High-scoring at DWN fruit tasting. Showy double red blossoms. Mid-July. Long-time favorite in Southern CA and Texas. Low chilling requirement, 250-300 hours. Self-fruitful.
Redskin Elberta Peach Cross of Redhaven and Elberta. Excellent quality all-purpose yellow freestone. Frost hardy. Ripens August 1st in Central CA. Also called Redskin. 850 hours. Self-fruitful.
Reliance Peach Late blooming. Very cold hardy/frost hardy. Sweet, flavorful yellow freestone - best choice for climates having severe cold in winter and spring. Harvest 2-3 weeks before Elberta. Showy bloom. 1000 hours. Self-fruitful.
Sam Houston Peach Texas A&M introduction from 1965. Parentage, July (Kim) Elberta x Floriberta. Medium sized yellow freestone with small pit. A favorite in drier parts of Texas. Ripens 15 days before Elberta. 500 to 600 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA zones 5 to 8.
Santa Barbara Peach Bud sport of Ventura peach. Large, red-blushed yellow freestone, red near pit. Reported to perform well in Central and Southern California’s mild-winter coastal climates. Midseason harvest. Estimated chilling requirement 300 hours. Self-fruitful.
Tropi-Berta® Peach Very large fruit with firm yellow flesh. Yellow skin with red blush. Ripens mid-August. Self-fruitful. 600 hours. USDA Zones 6-9.
Bartlett Pear World's most popular pear. Early midseason, high quality, tolerates hot summers. 500-600 hours. Self-fruitful in most climates of Western U.S. Elsewhere, pollenized by Bosc, D'Anjou, Winter Nelis.
Bosc Pear Long and narrow shape, brown skin. Superb quality, one of the best. Harvest late October. Use fresh or cooked. Susceptible to fire blight in warm, moist climates. 500-600 hours. Pollenized by Bartlett or other pear.
Comice Pear The famous gift pack pear. Sweet, aromatic, fine texture, superb flavor and quality - one of the best. Short neck, greenish-yellow skin with red blush. Late harvest. 600 hours. Self-fruitful in most climates of Western U.S. or plant with Bartlett.
D'Anjou Pear Large, short necked, firm, good quality, keeps well. Harvest September 1st, one month after Bartlett in Central CA. 800 hours. Pollenized by Bartlett.
Fan-Stil® Pear Bell-shaped yellow fruit with red blush. Crisp, juicy white flesh. Consistent bearer. Shows fire blight resistance. Ripens Aug-Sept. Self-fruitful. 150 hours. USDA Zones 5-10.
Hood Pear Very low chilling requirement, interfruitful with Flordahome. Large, early season fruit has yellow-green skin and sweet, mild-flavored flesh. Reported to be highly resistant to fire blight. 100-200 hours.
Kieffer Pear Medium to large late season fruit for canning and cooking. Sprightly flavor, coarse texture. Resists fire blight, tolerates hot climates. Dependable crops. 200-300 hours. Self-fruitful.
Multi-Bud Pear Asian, Hosui-Shinseiki-20thCent-Chojuro Hosui, Shinseiki, 20th Century and Chojuro budded onto OHxF333 rootstock. Finished trees include 4n1's plus assorted 3n1's and 2n1's.
Multi-Bud Pear, Comice-D'Anjou-Bartlett-Bosc Comice, D'Anjou, Bartlett and Bosc budded onto OHxF333 rootstock. Finished trees include 4n1's plus assorted 3n1's and 2n1's.
Pineapple Pear Large fruit, russeted skin. Unique flavor with a hint of pineapple—a real treat! Shows resistance to fire blight. Partly self-fruitful but sets heavier with a pollenizer. August harvest. 200 hours. USDA Zones 6-10.
Seckel Pear Connoisseurs' favorite. Sweet, flavorful, aromatic, spicy, perhaps the best dessert pear. Russeted brown skin. Resists fire blight. 500 hours. Self-fruitful in most climates of Western U.S. Elsewhere, pollenized by Bosc, D’Anjou, or other pear, but not Bartlett.
Southern King Pear A high quality traditional pear of unknown parentage. Popular in Houston and other low chill areas. Shows resistance to fire blight. Good for fresh eating or canning. Self-fruitful. 400 hours or fewer.
Chocolate Persimmon Small to medium size, oblong, bright red skin. Sweet, spicy, firm, brown flesh, superb flavor - the choice of connoisseurs. 200 hours. Self-fruitful.
Coffeecake Persimmon Unique spicy sweet flavor that instantly evokes images of cinnamon pastry, hot coffee and morning sunshine. Coffeecake ripens about the same time as Chocolate and about three weeks to one month earlier than Fuyu. Coffeecake Persimmon is non-astringent and can be eaten while still firm. Hardy, attractive tree, practically free of pests and disease. Estimated chilling requirement: 200 hours or less. Another persimmon variety required as a pollenizer. Gosho or Chocolate are the best pollenizers for Coffeecake.
Fuyu (Imoto) Persimmon Large size. Compared to Jiro, Imoto is more square and flattened. Non-astringent. (Good eating while still hard.) Self- fruitful. 200 hours. USDA Zones 7-10.
Fuyu (Jiro) Persimmon (“Apple Persimmon”) Medium size, flat shape, still crunchy when ripe, non-astringent. Cool or hot climate. Hardy, attractive tree, practically pest free. Fall harvest. 200 hours. Self-fruitful.
Giant Fuyu Persimmon Larger, not as flat as Fuyu. Crunchy when ripe like Fuyu. Sweet, flavorful, non astringent. Easy to grow, cool or hot climates. Fall harvest. 200 hours. Self-fruitful.
Hachiya Persimmon Large, deep orange-red, acorn-shaped. Hot summer required to mature the fruit. Sweet, flavorful, astringent until soft ripe. Mature fruit can be frozen and thawed to ripen. Productive, ornamental tree. 200 hours. Self-fruitful.
Izu Persimmon Very sweet, tasty, non-astringent fruit ripens about three weeks before Fuyu. Medium to large size, round shape. Relatively small tree, good choice for backyard persimmon. 200 hours. Self-fruitful.
Sweet Treat Pluerry™ Interspecific Plum This taste-test favorite is a complex interspecific hybrid, predominantly of plum and cherry, giving it the sweetness of a cherry, combined with that summer fresh plum zing. Much larger than a cherry, but slightly small for a plum, this precocious and prolific variety will hang on the tree for over a month, and the colorful fruit make Sweet Treat a true ornamental. Reaches peak ripeness at the end of July. Tested as 46MB583. Pollinated by Santa Rosa plum, Burgundy plum, Flavor King Pluot®. 200 to 300 hours. (Pat. No. 23796) (Zaiger)
Beauty Plum Sweet, flavorful plum, more widely adapted than Santa Rosa (more productive in cool, rainy climates). Red over yellow skin, amber flesh streaked red. Ripens June in Central CA, a week or more before Santa Rosa. 250 hours. Self-fruitful.
Blue Damson Plum Very old variety, rugged and dependable. Small, blue-black tart plums for jams and jellies. Late blooming, cold hardy, heavy bearing. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.
Burgundy Plum Maroon colored skin and semi-freestone flesh. Sweet, with little or no tartness and a very pleasing, mild flavor. High taste test scores. Prolonged harvest, mid-July to mid-August in Central CA. Very productive tree with narrow, upright habit. 300 hours. Self-fruitful. USDA Zones 5-9.
Elephant Heart Plum Home orchard favorite: large, heart-shaped fruit with sweet, juicy, richly flavored, firm red flesh. Dark reddish-purple mottled skin. Long harvest season - September in Central CA. Hardy, heavy bearing tree. 500 hours or less. Pollenize with Beauty or Santa Rosa.
Golden Nectar Plum Popular yellow dessert plum. Large, oblong fruit with waxy, thin, amber skin. Amber flesh is firm, sweet and flavorful. Very small pit. August harvest in Central CA. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful.
Late Santa Rosa Plum Medium to large, reddish-purple skin, red-streaked amber flesh. Tart-sweet with rich flavor when fully ripe. Harvest about one month after Santa Rosa. 400 hours or less. Self-fruitful.
Methley Plum Juicy, sweet, red flesh, mild flavor. Reddish purple skin. Harvest in June in Central CA. Attractive tree is heavy bearing and vigorous. Extremely cold hardy. 250 hours or less. Self-fruitful.
Persian Green Plum Small sour plum. Crisp, dark yellow flesh. Widely grown and recognized among Middle Eastern cultures. Early ripening. 350-400 hours. USDA Zones 6-9.
Santa Rosa Plum Most popular plum in California & Arizona. Juicy, tangy and flavorful. Reddish purple skin, amber flesh tinged red. Late June in Central CA. 300 hours. Self-fruitful.
Satsuma Plum Long-time favorite plum in California. Mottled maroon over green skin, dark red meaty flesh. Sweet, mild, not tart. Excellent for jam. Harvest late July. 300 hours. Pollenized by Santa Rosa or Beauty.
Weeping Santa Rosa Semi-Dwarf Plum One of the most flavorful, aromatic Japanese plums when fully ripe. Beautiful 8-10 ft. tree, weeping growth habit: long slender limbs bow gracefully to the ground. Easily espaliered. 200-400 hours. Self-fruitful.
Flavorella Plumcot Interspecific Medium-sized fruit with translucent golden color, light red blush and slight pubescence. Ripens in late May to early June. Excellent flavor with firm, juicy flesh. 250 hours. Pollenizer required. (Zaiger)
Dapple Dandy Pluot® Interspecific Plum Taste test winner. Ranks with Flavor King and Flavor Supreme Pluot® varieties as best-flavored fruit at Dave Wilson Nursery tastings. Creamy white and red fleshed freestone with wonderful plum-apricot flavor. Skin greenish-yellow with red spots, turning to a maroon and yellow dapple. August harvest in Central CA. 400-500 hours. USDA Zones 5-10. Pollenized by Flavor Supreme Pluot®, Flavor King Pluot®, Santa Rosa, Catalina or Burgundy Plum. (Zaiger)
Flavor Queen Pluot® Interspecific Plum Exquisite plum/apricot hybrid with candy-like sweet, wonderfully pleasing flavor. Greenish-yellow skin, amber-orange flesh. Prolonged harvest: mid-July thru August. 400-500 hours. Pollenized by Dapple Dandy Pluot® or Flavor Supreme Pluot® or by a Japanese plum such as Burgundy. Not pollenized by Flavor King Pluot®. (Zaiger)
Wonderful Pomegranate Large, purple-red fruit with delicious, tangy flavor. Best quality in hot inland climate. Gaudy red orange bloom, ornamental foliage. Long-lived, any soil. 150 hours. Self-fruitful.
Stanley Prune Large, dark blue skin. Juicy, sweet, delicious, greenish-yellow meaty flesh, freestone. Late summer harvest. Late blooming, extremely cold hardy and reliable. 800 hours. Self-fruitful.
Cooke's Jumbo Quince Extremely large fruit: twice the size of other quince varieties. Pear-shaped, with yellowish-green skin and white flesh. Good for cooking, pies, candy, jelly. Discovered at Dinuba, CA. Self-fertile. Mature height 12-15 ft. 100 hours. Cold hardy to zone 5.
Pineapple Quince Heavy crops of large, tart fruit used in baking, jams, and jellies. Profuse, ornamental bloom. Cold hardy, yet low chilling requirement 300 hours. Self-fruitful.
Smyrna Quince Extremely large fruit with light yellow flesh, bright yellow skin. Attractive tree (or multi-stemmed shrub) has dark green foliage & very showy bloom. Tolerates wet soil. 300 hours. Self-fruitful.
Autumn Royal Grape Developed at the Agricultural Research Service in Fresno California for the very late season, it ripens about the second week of October. Purple to black in color, crisp and sweet. Excellent for fresh eating.
Black Monukka Seedless Grape Large, purplish-black, sweet, crisp. Does not require as much summer heat as Thompson. Use fresh or for raisins. Early midseason. 100 hours. Self-fruitful. Cane or spur prune.
Cabernet Sauvignon Grape Late season red wine grape with small, black, strongly flavored berry. Vigorous, upright vine. 100 hours. Self-fruitful. Cane prune.
Chardonnay Grape For white burgundy wines. Small round berry. Best quality where summers are cool. Vigorous vine, Very cold hardy. 100 hours. Self-fruitful. Cane prune.
Crimson Seedless Grape Newer late season seedless grape, ripens early October in Fresno, CA. Medium size, firm, very sweet, excellent quality. Cane prune. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Flame Seedless Grape Medium-sized, light red. Crisp, sweet, excellent flavor. For fresh use or raisins. Needs hot summer. Ripens before Thompson. Vigorous. 100 hours. Self-fruitful. Cane or spur prune.
Merlot Grape Black berry, used for distinctive red wines. Best quality in cooler regions. 100 hours. Self-fruitful. Cane or spur prune.
Pinot Noir Grape Small black berries that yield the famous French Burgundy wines. Requires cool summers, cane pruning. Early harvest. 100 hours. Self-fruitful.
Summer Royal Grape Sweet, medium-sized, black seedless table grape. Harvest late August. 100 hours. Cane prune. Hardy to USDA zone 7.
Thompson Seedless Grape Most popular grape in CA, AZ. Fresh and raisins. Pale green, very sweet. Thin the clusters for larger berries. Needs plenty of heat. 100 hours. Self-fruitful. Cane prune.
Zinfandel Grape For fruity red wines. Medium size, round, juicy, reddish-black berry, early midseason. Prefers mild winters, cool summer. Heavy bearing. 100 hours. Self-fruitful. Cane or spur prune.
All-in-One Genetic Semi-Dwarf Almond No. 1 almond for home orchards. Heavy crops of soft shell nuts with sweet, flavorful kernels. Hot summer required to ripen. 15 ft. tree, very winter and frost hardy. 300-400 hrs. Self-fruitful. (Zaiger)
Mission Almond Late-blooming, productive tree. Hard-shell nut with short, plump kernel. Interfruitful with All-In-One, Nonpareil, Price, Carmel. 500 hours. Pollenizer required.
Ne Plus Almond Large soft-shelled nut. Long, broad, flat kernel. Spreading tree. Satisfactory pollenizer for Nonpareil in Northern California. 250 hours. Pollenizer required.
Nonpareil Almond No. 1 commercial almond, the standard of quality. Interfruitful with Price, Mission, All-In-One, Carmel. (Neplus in Northern California only.) 400 hours. Pollenizer required.
Colossal Chestnut Thought to be a hybrid of Asian and European chestnuts. High quality medium to large size nuts fall easily from hull, are easy to peel. Large, long-lived, spreading tree. 400-500 hours. Pollenized by Nevada or Colossal seedling.
Nevada Chestnut Pollenizer for Colossal - also a good producer. One Nevada can pollenize 8 to 10 Colossal trees. Not tolerant of alkaline soil. 400-500 hours. Pollenized by Colossal.
Ambassador Carpathian Walnut Cold hardy Carpathian hybrid for severe climates, from Idaho. 1 1/4 inch nuts, thin shell, well sealed. Plump, light-colored kernels, excellent flavor. Young trees set heavy crops. 600 hours. Self fruitful. (Rootstock: NCB walnut.)
Chandler Walnut Developed by U.C. Davis. Heavy bearing (bears on lateral buds, not just terminals like Hartley). High quality light-colored nuts. Smaller tree than Hartley, good choice for backyard walnut. Fall harvest. 700 hours. Self-fruitful. (Rootstock: NCB walnut or Paradox.)
Hartley Walnut Former long-time No. 1 walnut in California for its quality and dependability. Large, thin-shelled, well-sealed nut. Light-colored flavorful kernel. 700 hours. Self-fruitful. (Rootstock: NCB walnut.)
Idaho Carpathian Walnut Cold hardy carpathian-type. Large, sweet, high quality kernel. Bears young and heavy. Vigorous tree. 700 hours. Self-fruitful. (Rootstock: NCB walnut.)
Peggy Clarke Flowering Apricot Prunus mume 'Peggy Clarke' Prunus mume. Beautiful double dark pink flowers, distinctive fragrance. Early bloom. 20 x 20 ft. long-lived tree.
Mt. Fuji Flowering Cherry Prunus serrulata 'Mt. Fuji' Early, semi-double white, aging to purplish-pink. Horizontal habit, 20 ft. high.
Late Red Flowering Peach Prunus persica 'Late Red' Magnificent double red flowers. Late bloom, good choice to follow early bloomers or for frost-prone areas. Fast growth to 20 ft. high by 20 ft. wide.
Peppermint Flowering Peach Prunus persica 'Peppermint' Naturally-occurring, artistic assortment of red, white, pink and variegated double flowers. Very showy and unusual. Fast growth to 20 ft. high by 20 ft. wide.
Shiro-Kaga Fruiting-Flowering Apricot (Prunus mume) Fruiting, flowering Japanese Apricot. White, fragrant single petal flowers bloom early in February. Fruits at 1" diameter are harvested for pickling, dehydrating and medicinal purposes. Harvest in mid May. Self-fruitful but best when pollinated by another early blooming apricot like Bongo or Mokel. Required chill 400 hours or less. Best in zones 7-10.
European White Birch Betula pendula (B. alba) Most popular deciduous tree in the West. 30-40 ft. high, with weeping side branches and delicate, lacy foliage. White bark. Does best with ample water and fertilizer. Sunset zones 1-11, 14-24. USDA zones 6-9.
Golden Honeylocust Gleditsia triacanthos inermis 'Aurea' (Gleditsia triacanthos inermis ‘Aurea’) Deciduous shade or accent tree with yellow new foliage. Distinctive small leaflets, long seed pods. Tolerates heat, cold, wind, drought, alkaline soil. 40-50 ft. USDA Zones 6-9.
Purple Robe Locust Robinia pseudoacacia 'Purple Robe' Shapely deciduous tree to 40 ft. Tolerates heat/cold/poor soil/drought. Small leaflets, reddish new growth. Large, purplish pink showy flowers, prolonged bloom. Deep watering recommended. Alternate scientific name Robinia x ambigua 'Purple Robe'. All zones.
Wilson Mimosa Albizia julibrissin 'Wilson' (Albizzia julibrissin ‘Wilson’) Rapid growth to 35 ft. high by 50 ft. wide. Fernlike branches, pink pompom flowers. Tolerates hot summer, desert conditions. Drought tolerant, but best with ample water. USDA Zones 6-10.
Weeping Willow Salix babylonica Fast-growing, cold hardy, short dormant period. Long narrow leaves, pronounced weeping growth habit. Needs plenty of water. Stake high to develop usable area underneath. 30 by 30 ft. or larger.


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In the courtroom, I was a high-powered attorney who spoke up loudly on behalf of others. I had no trouble raising my voice or being seen in my crisp pantsuit. I knew I was in control. Authority was granted to me by the State, which meant people had to listen to me. I knew I was intelligent. It had won me praise my entire life. In this society, we reward the intellect and treat it like the holy grail.
Everyone saw me as confident, determined, and ambitious. In some ways, they were right. I pursued my goals with passion and conviction. But they didn’t see me beyond the roles I occupied. The truth is, neither did I.
My identity was contingent on the eyes of others. How they viewed me was how I viewed me. Without a role to give me definition, I didn’t know who I was.
How did that translate in personal relationships?
After leaving the legal profession, I landed in a relationship while touring Europe. He was sweet, charming, and a good-looking Frenchman. No longer did I have a job – a home – regular income – or status of any sort. I relied solely on my own existence. There was nothing to “justify” me anymore.
When my new partner began to make subtle accusations or call me names, I soaked them right up (just like I soaked up all the praise I’d received for years). After all, I was so used to taking in the opinions of others and making them my own. I didn’t know how to separate what he thought of me from what I thought of me.
All the power, confidence, and prestige I experienced as an attorney was suddenly gone. That’s because I wasn’t powerful; my position granted me power. The only power I had ever known was external.
No one ever taught me how to source power from within. It hasn’t quite made it into the middle school curriculum.
Maybe you, too, know what it’s like to feel crippled by self-doubt, inner anxiety, and feelings of unworthiness – despite a hotshot, confident exterior?
I constantly asked myself, “Is he right? Am I bad?”
Parts of me were engulfed in shame.
I told myself, “I’m not good enough.” “Something is wrong with me.” “How can I fix myself – make myself better?”
In response to his accusations, I simply hung my head. How could I defend myself when I gave him the power to determine how lovable I was?
It left me silenced. Afraid. Focused on pleasing my partner – making him happy – hoping and waiting for those moments when I was his Queen.
Over time, I grew smaller and smaller. Curled inward on myself, afraid to be me. Afraid he wouldn’t like what he saw underneath the façade of coolness. Afraid of losing his love.
How can we expose ourselves – be seen – and express ourselves – be heard – if we doubt our inherent worthiness?
It’s common now to hear people spouting off phrases like, “Be seen!” “Make yourself visible!” “Expose yourself!”
But we cannot do this until we:
(1) Confront the fears and beliefs that keep us in hiding;
(2) Access our own inner wisdom – by connecting with our body, and
(3) Learn how to see ourselves through our own eyes, not through the eyes of others.
Doing so grants us True Power. It doesn’t need anyone or anything to give us permission. It is not granted by anyone or anything outside of us. It is full, embodied, recognition of who you truly are.
Most of us have no idea how to access this kind of power. I didn’t, despite all the “powerful” positions I occupied. Because it doesn’t live in the head, not does it have anything to do with a position of dominance, hierarchy, or control over others. It comes only from connecting deeply with the source of love that lies at the core of our very own being.
Had I been able to access this power in my relationship, I wouldn’t have internalized his words or put myself beneath him. I would have radiated my light outward – shining its rays effortlessly – capable of choosing what to let in and what to keep out. I made him my authority by giving him the power to define me or determine my worthiness. Oh, how forgetful I was.
Once I began to access the wisdom of my body – and return to my feminine roots – I naturally shielded myself from my partner’s attacks. Eventually, I left because I could no longer bow down to another. I had tasted the sweetness of my own power. The ecstasy of full-bodied freedom began to flow through my every vein.
I want this for you too. I want you to become your own authority. I want you to remember the power of your choice. I want you to embody your divinity.
Take the forbidden fruit. Join me in a revolution to redefine the way we love by Radically Reclaiming your Self. Schedule a free Soul Freedom Breakthrough Session here to see what’s blocking your fullest expression in relationships.
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The 2022 FIFA World Cup qualification process is a series of tournaments organised by the six FIFA confederations to decide 31 of the 32 teams that will play in the 2022 FIFA World Cup, with Qatar qualifying automatically as hosts. All 210 remaining FIFA member associations are eligible to enter the qualifying process.
Do hosts automatically qualify for World Cup?
The hosts receive automatic berths, and until 2002, so did the defending champions. Unlike with other sports, results of the previous World Cups or of the continental championships are not taken into account. The current qualification process is the 2022 qualification, which commenced in 2019 and finishes in 2022.
How does World Cup qualifying work?
How does it work? Teams will be split into ten groups of five or six (the four teams who reached the 2021 UEFA Nations League finals – Belgium, France, Italy, Spain – will be in the smaller groups). The ten group winners qualify for the World Cup.
Who automatically qualifies for the Rugby World Cup?
A total of 12 teams gained automatic qualification to the tournament after finishing in the top three of their pool at the 2019 Rugby World Cup, while France automatically qualify as host. The remaining eight spaces will be decided by regional competitions followed by a few cross-regional play-offs.
Did the US qualify for the World Cup?
The U.S. joins the final stage of qualifying in June of 2021, joining Mexico, Costa Rica, Jamaica and Honduras, and in total there will be eight teams instead of the usual hexagonal. The U.S. will face Mexico in October of 2021 and January of 2022.
Who has already qualified for Euro 2020?
Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, England, Finland, France, Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Russia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, Ukraine, Wales. Who will be top seeds? There will be six top seeds for the Euro 2020 draw on 30 November.
Where will the 2026 World Cup be held?
FIFA plans to appoint host cities for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada and Mexico by the last quarter of 2021, the sport’s governing body announced Tuesday.
Will Messi play in the 2022 World Cup?
By the time the 2022 World Cup in Qatar rolls around, Ronaldo will be 37 and Messi will be 35. … If Ronaldo and Messi were to appear at the 2022 World Cup, it would be safe to say that it would be their final appearance at an international tournament.
Is India selected for FIFA 2022?
Qatar to host India’s 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers
India only have a mathematical chance to advance but a number 3 finish in Group E will help them clinch a berth in the 2023 Asian Cup qualifiers. Qatar will host the Indian football team’s remaining 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifier ties when they resume in June.
What are the two stages of the World Cup?
World Cup Finals
The Finals are in two stages: the “group stage” followed by the “knockout stage”. Teams that lose a match in the group stage still have a chance of staying in the competition, but teams that lose a match in the knockout stage are knocked out of the competition, or “eliminated”.
Which country has won the most rugby tournaments?
Including shared titles, Wales have won the championship the most times, with 40 (28 outright, 12 shared), while England have won the most outright titles with 29. Since the Six Nations era started in 2000, only Italy and Scotland have failed to win the Six Nations title.
Who won the Rugby World Cup 2019?
South Africa national rugby union team
Who has won the most Rugby World Cups?
With three titles, one runners-up finish and 49 wins to their name, New Zealand are the most successful team in Rugby World Cup history. The All Blacks conquered the world as hosts in 1987 and 2011 and then again in 2015, becoming the first nation to win back-to-back Rugby World Cups.
Which teams won the World Cup?
Cricket World Cup
What the farthest the US has gone in World Cup?
1930: Starting with a Bang
 Although the Americans eventually lost to Argentina in the semifinals, the 1930 World Cup still marks the furthest stage the Americans have reached in World Cup history.
How many times has the US qualified for the World Cup?
The United States has participated in every World Cup since 1990 until 2014, but they did not qualify for the 2018 competition for the first time since 1986 after a loss to Trinidad and Tobago.

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The Evolution, Power, and Future of Social Media Marketing
From its humble beginnings as a way to connect with friends and share personal updates, social media has grown into a powerful marketing tool that can shape a brand’s success or downfall. In this comprehensive article, we will delve into the prevalence of social media, its deep connection with marketing, and the evolving landscape of social media marketing, with insights from a renowned digital marketing expert in Bangalore.
Establishing the Prevalence of Social Media
With billions of active users across the globe, these platforms are where conversations happen, trends are set, and relationships are forged. They provide a vast, diverse, and dynamic audience that businesses can tap into.
Lighting up the Connection Between Social Media and Marketing
The relationship between social media and marketing is symbiotic. Social media provides a channel for businesses to reach their target audience in an engaging and cost-effective manner. Simultaneously, marketing efforts boost the visibility of social media accounts, creating a mutually reinforcing loop.
Expounding on the Purpose of the Article
This article aims to dissect the journey of social media marketing, highlighting its transformation from physical flyers to digital interactions. We’ll also explore how it has empowered businesses to build brand recognition, expand influence, create consistent brand images, and establish personalities on social media.
A Brief History of Social Media Marketing
Before we dive into the present and future, it’s essential to acknowledge the past. Social media marketing has come a long way from physical flyers and bulletin boards. In the early 2000s, businesses started realizing the potential of reaching customers on platforms like MySpace and Friendster. These early attempts paved the way for what was to come.
From Physical Flyers to Digital Interaction: The Evolution
The transition from traditional marketing to digital interaction was marked by the rise of platforms like Facebook and Twitter. Companies began to realize that they could engage with their audience more directly and in real-time. The era of one-way advertising was fading, and two-way conversations were on the rise.
Unleashing the Marketing Potential: The Turning Point
The turning point for social media marketing was the realization that it wasn’t just a tool for communication but a treasure trove of data. Businesses started to use the rich insights from social media to fine-tune their strategies. They could understand customer behaviour, preferences, and demographics with unparalleled precision.
The Road So Far: A Recap of the Journey of Social Media Marketing
Over the years, social media marketing has evolved into a multifaceted field. Brands have learned to harness its power for various purposes, from building brand recognition to cultivating stronger relationships with customers. It’s a journey that has revolutionized how businesses approach marketing.
Understanding the Power of Social Media Marketing
The potency of social media marketing lies in its ability to:
- Building Brand Recognition: Social media platforms provide the visibility needed for brands to become household names.
- Expanding Influence: A strong online presence allows brands to reach global audiences and extend their influence.
- Creating a Consistent Brand Image: The ability to curate content and interact directly with customers ensures that the brand image remains consistent.
- Establishing Brand Personality: Brands can develop unique personalities that resonate with their audience, creating a deeper connection.
- Cultivating Stronger Relationships: Social media bridges the gap between businesses and customers, allowing for authentic interactions.
- Encouraging Interactive Communication: Two-way conversations and real-time feedback enhance customer engagement.
- Amplifying Customer Voice: Brands can leverage user-generated content and customer reviews to build trust.
- Tailoring Personalized Experiences: Customer insights from social media enable personalized marketing strategies.
Driving Sales and Revenue Growth
The ultimate goal of marketing is to boost sales and revenue. Social media marketing achieves this through
- Leveraging Social Commerce Opportunities: Direct shopping features on platforms like Instagram and Facebook facilitate seamless purchasing.
- Mastering the Art of Social Advertising: Paid advertising on social media allows businesses to target specific demographics with precision.
- Utilizing Data-driven Marketing Strategies: Informed decision-making based on data results in higher conversion rates.
Effectively Implementing Social Media Marketing
Success in social media marketing doesn’t come by chance. It’s a result of strategic planning, platform selection, and continuous evaluation.
- Putting Strategy Before Tactics: The foundation of a successful social media marketing plan lies in clearly defined objectives, target audience, and metrics for success.
- Choosing the Right Platforms: Each social media platform has its strengths. A business must choose the ones that align with its goals and audience.
- Keeping a Close Eye on Metrics: Regularly evaluating the performance of your marketing efforts and adjusting your strategy accordingly is essential.
Current Trends and Future Prospects of Social Media Marketing
Social media marketing is a dynamic field. Staying ahead of the curve requires adapting to ever-changing trends and embracing emerging platforms and tools.
- Social Media Dynamism: The landscape is always shifting. Brands need to be flexible and responsive to new trends, such as the growing popularity of video content and the rise of short-form platforms.
- The Emergence of New Platforms and Tools: TikTok, Clubhouse, and other newcomers are changing the game. Staying open to these new avenues can be a game-changer.
- Looking Ahead: Predicting the Future of Social Media Marketing: AI, AR, and VR are expected to play significant roles in the future, reshaping how brands engage with customers.
In conclusion, social media marketing has evolved into an indispensable tool for businesses of all sizes. Its journey from digital interaction to data-driven strategies has redefined marketing. The future promises even more innovation and opportunities for those willing to adapt. By embracing social media marketing, brands can build stronger connections, drive sales, and remain competitive in a constantly evolving landscape.
Wrapping Up: The Unignorable Impact of Social Media Marketing
The impact of social media marketing is undeniable. It has revolutionized the way brands connect with their audience, influence purchasing decisions, and shape their brand image.
Delivering the Final Takeaways
For businesses, the message is clear: Embrace social media marketing, understand its power, and adapt to its ever-changing nature. In doing so, you’ll unlock a world of possibilities and secure a brighter future for your brand.
Why is social media marketing considered pivotal for businesses today?
Social media marketing offers a vast and engaged audience, data-driven insights, and the ability to build brand recognition and connect with customers on a personal level.
How can a brand effectively leverage social media for marketing purposes?
By developing a clear strategy, choosing the right platforms, and continuously analyzing and adjusting efforts based on metrics.
How can the success of a social media marketing campaign be measured?
Success can be measured through metrics such as engagement rates, click-through rates, conversion rates, and ROI.
What are some common mistakes businesses make in social media marketing and how can they be avoided?
Common mistakes include inconsistent posting, not engaging with the audience, and ignoring negative feedback. These can be avoided by being


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For those who follow celebrity news and gossip, there’s an interesting lesson to be learned from the recent Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes divorce — a lesson that might actually have real-life applications for ordinary folks all across the country. What am I talking about here? Divorce jurisdictions and the effect residency status can have on the resulting settlements, of course!
In the above-mentioned instance, Katie Holmes filed her divorce petition in the state of New York instead of in California. This caused a huge stir (on top of the buzz generated by their unexpected split) because where divorce is filed for sometimes has a huge impact on the terms surrounding child custody, child support and alimony.
Even though the family resided largely in California, Holmes filed for divorce in New York because of the differences between the two states’ custody regulations. New York family courts are much more likely to grant sole custody in cases where parents have a hostile relationship, and Holmes shocked many when she petitioned for divorce by requesting sole legal custody of six-year-old Suri. The terms of their settlement are not known — with the exception that Cruise has meaningful time with Suri — but California courts prefer to grant joint custody even when parents are constantly at odds with one another.
In most cases, as long as one spouse resides in the state, a divorce can be legally granted. The issues crop up when it comes to one state enforcing property or custody agreements on the other party when they don’t even live or have anything to do with the state in question.
So yes, a woman who has been living in Arizona can file to dissolve her marriage with a Tucson divorce lawyer and be granted the divorce even if her husband is living in their marital home in Georgia. She may prefer to do this because it gives her an advantage and makes it more difficult for him to contest the terms of her paperwork. However, he can petition to have the divorce moved to Georgia if doing so is more likely to produce a favorable outcome for him in the split. How things shake out all depend on state laws.
While no two divorces are ever exactly the same, a divorce lawyer should be able to offer specific recommendations on how to handle jurisdiction in an upcoming dissolution of marriage.

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10 inpatients received what was called “triple chronotherapy” and showed dramatic and rapid reductions in suicidal ideation and depression.
Of course this is a very small sample and only one study. But it points to the powerful influence of circadian rhythms on mood.
Triple chronotherapy referred to one night of complete sleep deprivation followed by a 3 night “phase advance” treatment designed to shift sleep cycles earlier and 30 minutes of bright light exposure every morning.
Six of the 10 patients met the criteria for response on the Columbia Suicide Severity rating scale, and the average score on the Columbia Suicide Severity Index decreased from 19.5 on day 0 to 7.2 on day four.
After five days of treatment, six of the 10 patients enrolled met criteria for remission as measured by the 17-item Hamilton depression scale. On average, the score on the 17-item Hamilton depression scale was 24.7 on day 0 and 9.4 on day five.
This was not a particularly treatment responsive group of patients, either. On average the patients had been unable to tolerate or had failed 5.5 antidepressants for enrolling in the study.
The timing of the publication of this study is interesting, we have just, in this country, gone through the change from daylight savings time to standard time, a change which exposes all of us to asleep phase delay, which is been shown to consistently increase depression. Needless to say, the number of people in our clinic who have been coming in complaining of worsening of depression suddenly jumped.
1. Sahlem G, Kalivas B, Fox J, et al. Adjunctive triple chronotherapy (combined total sleep deprivation, sleep phase advance, and bright light therapy) rapidly improves mood and suicidality in suicidal depressed inpatients: An open label pilot study. J Pyschiatr Res. 2014;59:101-107.


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A gorgeous Latina lady was killed after which beheaded – and video purportedly exhibiting her ex-boyfriend chopping off her head goes viral throughout social media, MTO Information has discovered.
Within the video, America Mafalda Thayer is attacked by a person believed to be her boyfriend Alexis Saborit, 42. Within the video, Alex seems to cut off America’s head, after which stroll off with it, leaving her lifeless physique on the scene of the crime.
The video rapidly went viral throughout Fb, and has now been seen by greater than 10,000,000 individuals.
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In line with the Shakopee Police Division in Minnesota, they responded to a name of a stabbing round 2:30 p.m. between Fourth Avenue and Spencer Avenue, officers mentioned in a press launch.
When police acquired there, they discovered America, an afro-Latina initially from Cuba, with “stab wounds” and pronounced her lifeless on the scene. Police advised the media, together with MTO Information, that America was decapitated head subsequent to her physique.
Alexis Saborit, 42, of Shakopee was arrested for second-degree homicide in connection to Thayer’s demise, police mentioned within the press launch. Arrest information present he was booked at Scott County Jail and his costs are nonetheless pending in court docket. It was not clear if he has obtained authorized illustration.
“Presently, investigators consider the suspect knew the sufferer and this wasn’t a random act,” Shakopee police acknowledged.
In line with Fox 9, the arrest warrant signifies Thayer and the suspect have been in a long-term relationship and home abuse occurred of their relationship.


Samsung announces the prices of Galaxy A42 and Galaxy Tab A7
Samsung introduced the Galaxy A42 5G smartphone and the Galaxy Tab A7 tablet. However, the company did not disclose any details about the price and sale. Through a press release, Samsung today has confirmed the prices, models, color options and release information of the two devices. Earlier this week, Samsung launched the Galaxy A42 5G smartphone and the Galaxy Tab A7 tablet. However, the company did not disclose any details about the price and sale. According to the press release, Samsung has confirmed the price, model, color selection and release information of the two devices today. According to the press release, the Samsung Galaxy A42 5G will be sold in Samsung's online and offline stores in Germany from November. Galaxy A42 5G will provide black, white and gray color options. Its price is 369 euros, about 2989 yuan, it is Samsung's cheapest 5G mobile phone. Samsung revealed that the Galaxy A42 5G is equipped with a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display with an Infinity-U design. 5,000mAh battery, it is not clear which processor is inside the A42 5G. This phone is equipped with a 20-megapixel front camera and is also equipped with an in-screen fingerprint reader. The rear four cameras include a 48-megapixel main lens, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide-angle lens, a 5-megapixel macro lens and a 5-megapixel depth-of-field lens. Galaxy Tab A7 is the successor to Galaxy Tab 10.1. The price of its Wi-Fi version is 233 Euros, which is about 1887 yuan. The price of the LTE version is 282 euros, which is about 2,284 yuan. Two versions will be available in dark gray, silver and gold. Starting this month, it can be purchased through the same channels mentioned above. The Galaxy Tab A7 tablet is designed to provide an entertainment experience with its 10.4-inch display and four speakers. It has a metal body and the screen is surrounded by a 5 mm frame. This tablet is equipped with a Snapdragon 662 chip, 3GB of RAM, up to 64GB of storage space, a 7040mAh battery with 10W fast charging, an 8-megapixel rear camera, a 5-megapixel front camera and a microSD card slot.


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Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif has sought “serious” and “sincere” talks with his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi for the resolution of the “burning” issues, including on Kashmir, and said the UAE could play an important role in facilitating the resumption of dialogue between the two nuclear-armed neighbours. Prime Minister Sharif made these comments during an interview with the Dubai-based Al Arabiya news channel on Monday.
Relations between India and Pakistan have been strained over the Kashmir issue and cross-border terrorism emanating from Pakistan. India has previously rejected any third-party mediation on the Kashmir issue.
“My message to the Indian leadership and Prime Minister Narendra Modi is that let us sit down on the table and have serious and sincere talks to resolve our burning issues like Kashmir,” Sharif said. He said Pakistan and India are neighbours and have to “live with each other.” “It is up to us to live peacefully, make progress or quarrel with each other, and waste time and resources. We have three wars with India and it only brought more misery, poverty, and unemployment to the people,” he explained. “We have learned our lesson and we want to live in peace provided we are able to resolve our genuine problems. We want to alleviate poverty, achieve prosperity, and provide education and health facilities and employment to our people and not waste our resources on bombs and ammunition, that is the message I want to give to Prime Minister Modi,” he elaborated.
India has maintained that terrorism and talks cannot go together and Islamabad should provide a conducive atmosphere for resumption of dialogue.
The ties between the two countries nosedived after India abrogated Article 370 of the Constitution, revoking the special status of Jammu and Kashmir and bifurcating the State into two Union Territories on August 5, 2019. India’s decision evoked a strong reaction from Pakistan, which downgraded diplomatic ties and expelled the Indian envoy. Trade ties between Pakistan and India have essentially been frozen since then. “We are nuclear powers, armed to the teeth and if God forbid a war breaks out, who will live to tell what happened,” he warned.
During the interview, Sharif said the United Arab Emirates (UAE) leadership could play an important role in bringing Pakistan and India together.
New Delhi has maintained that Kashmir is a bilateral issue between India and Pakistan and no third country has a role in it.
“The Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir and the Union Territory of Ladakh are and always will be integral and inalienable parts of India. No other country has a locus standi to comment on the same,” the Ministry of External Affairs has said previously. Sharif said the UAE was a second home for millions of Pakistanis, days after he visited the Gulf nation, which was aimed at securing fresh loans, ramping up bilateral cooperation and trade ties.
He also lauded Saudi Arabia for being a “friendly and brotherly country.” “Before Pakistan came into being, and was carved out of India, millions of Muslims had brotherly relations with Saudi Arabia and were visiting Makkah and Madina,” he added. Last week, Pakistan’s Foreign Office said it welcomed third-party mediation in the resolution of all outstanding issues with India, including Kashmir.


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Flats and fly fishing on the coastal waters of Southwest Florida.
Sunday, April 25, 2010
Still More Snook From Matlacha Pass
No, I can't let you keep one right now but I can easily help you catch one. Snook are everywhere and even though I'm concentrating on tarpon and redfish it's still great to pull in a big linesider every now and then here around Matlacha and Pine Island. This is a really great time of year.

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Audi Ireland’s 191 range will include the launch of five new, updated or special edition models. The first is described by the German carmaker as the sporty yet compact Audi A1 SUV and the other includes their Q3, the company’s first fully electric model, the Audi e-tron, the limited-edition Audi Q5 and the stylish Audi A6.
The T-Cross is set to launch a new form of SUV from the Volkswagen brand. First shown in concept form in 2016 at the Geneva Motor Show, the series version is now making its way into actual production.


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Former BBC Young Musician of the Year prepares concert of ‘hair-raising songs’ for Wimbledon festival
Martin James Bartlett is performing at Wimbledon Piano Classics presented by Blüthner and Royal College of Music on October 12.
The 23-year-old from Essex first rose to fame after he was crowned winner of the BBC Young Musician 2014, which led to his performance for the Queen’s 90th birthday thanksgiving.
Martin learned how to play the piano from at age seven from his mother while she was teaching others at the Royal College of Music.
He said: ‘As a young kid, I found the mechanics of the piano so versatile and so exciting. I would not have found the inspiration if it wasn’t for her. I came quite naturally to it.”
The pianist will be performing works by Mozart, Gershwin, Dvorak, Ginastera and Liszt, where he will perform Widmung from his debut album Love and Death with Warner Classics, which garnered over two million digital streams.
When asked about the single Widmung Martin describes it as ‘one of the greatest love ballads with a dramatic climax’.
Originally written by romantic composer Robert Schumer, the song was a present for his wife detailing events of their love that will eventually end due to death.
He said: “The title ‘love and death’ really resonated with me. They are both human existing things that will both happen at one point in everybody’s life. The climax at the end makes you feel like you’re flying on top of the world.”
Martin will be performing alongside YouTube sensation and childhood friend George Harliono where he will present pieces by Chopin, Stravinsky and Greig, bringing youthful and fresh interpretations of these masterworks to Wimbledon audiences.
He describes the union as a ‘collaboration of beautiful ideas bouncing off of each other’ and is fortunate to be playing with him even though they attended school together.
Martin said: “Because we are very different people, we have to bring music off the page, poems out of a book and show different things, bring out different musical ideas.
“The music in the concert varies from rock to contempary music; we travelled across the music world, it is like walking through an art gallery, working with George is exciting.
“I have a distinctive style, I follow the guidelines, but we do it all very differently depending on our personality. Sometimes I get rid of my guidelines and do what I want. I have the ability to be the director and the producer.
“Classical music is wonderful, the composer, the pianist, all have personalities to become actors and inhabit their feelings and portray it through the music. My music is for everyone.
“Expect a lot of fireworks; we’ve gone for hair-raising songs, hands all over the keyboard from big influences and backgrounds.”
The concert, entitled ‘Bartlett & Harliono’ will take place at 7.30pm on October 12 at Trinity United Reformed Church.
The festival will run from 10–12 October.
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The highly-anticipated Triple X – a semi-autobiographical trans love story by two-time Griffin Award-winning playwright and trans performer Glace Chase – will finally have its Sydney Theatre Company premiere at the Wharf in January 2022 after being rescheduled twice due to the pandemic in 2020 and 2021.
A co-production between STC and Queensland Theatre Company, Triple X is a hysterically funny, wildly provocative and tender love story. Originally slated to premiere in both cities in 2020, the show finally opened to 5-star reviews in Brisbane March 2021 before the Sydney season was rescheduled again due to the Delta outbreak.
Triple X examines the relationship between straight ‘Wall Street banker bro’ Scotty – Josh McConville (Death of a Salesman) – and trans performer Dexie (Chase) who begin an affair, just a few months before Scotty is due to marry his ‘perfect’ fiancée. The entirety of the stellar supporting cast will also return in 2022, including Christen O’Leary, Contessa Treffone (Death of a Salesman) and Elijah Williams in his STC debut.
Glace – a self-described trans queen:
while Triple X is a story deep from her heart, the themes it delves into are universal.
Even more than identity politics, Triple X is a love story between two very conflicted, passionate souls – who doesn’t love a sexy thwarted romance?!
This is the show that will not quit – after a lot of setbacks it’s finally time. I’m delighted that everyone – cast, creatives and crew – are returning. This team’s determined commitment is testament to what the play and this production achieves: an honest, hilarious, sexy and surprisingly relatable depiction of the perils and pleasures of trans romance. Of course it’s personal for me – it’s based on my life – but it’s become personal for everyone, to give this untold story the production it deserves. I can’t wait for Sydney to enjoy the first trans love story to ever hit a mainstage.
STC’s Associate Director Paige Rattray (The Beauty Queen of Leenane) has been working on the show with Glace for almost five years and says the creative team are beyond excited to bring this show to Sydney audiences.
In Triple X, Glace has channeled her lived experience to examine important, prevalent issues including toxic masculinity, societal norms, gender politics and trans love.
Mainstage audiences deserve to witness this groundbreaking show, written by one of the most entertaining yet profound writers I’ve ever worked with. This play has definitely changed the way I think about the world and I can’t wait for more people to share in the revelatory experience that is Triple X.”
Triple X will finally have its STC debut in the Wharf 1 Theatre from 8 January – 26 February in 2022. Tickets on sale now: sydneytheatre.com.au.
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Jared Ricks Tribute Show
October 20 @ 2:00 PM - 11:55 PM
A collaboration of friends and family present:
a memorial tribute showcase in honour of our beloved Jared Ricks.
For those who don’t know, Jared passed away on Dec 29th 2018 from a massive seizure in his sleep. He struggled with a seizure disorder since childhood, and was only 2 months away from a surgery that could have changed his life. Jared touched the hearts of many with his loving character and his music.
So we are hosting this event, and,
**all proceeds will go to the BC Hospital Foundation for Research into SUDIE (Sudden Unexpected Death In Epileptics)**
So please join us for a daylong celebration starting with an opportunity for you to come share a memory, a story, a song, in commemoration of our late friend and master musician – followed by a full evening of heavy metal bands whom Jared knew and loved.
Because Jared would have wanted it that way.[Jared’s story has been selected by the BC Epilepsy Society to raise awareness about people who have epilepsy. There will be a film crew at the event.]
2pm: Doors Open
3pm: Open mic / celebration
• anyone is welcome to share!
5pm: Music starts
11:45pm-ish: Event ends
(in order of appearance):
Vicar Emilia (first show)
Dingus (formerly Happy Ending)
**RAFFLE** some of Jared’s music gear will be raffled off during the event.
@ Victoria Event Center
1415 Broad St, Victoria, BC V8W 2B2
Suggested donation: $10-20
or PWYC (pay-what-you-can)
All-ages & Bar w/ ID
Catering: THERE WILL BE FOOD!
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Film About a Father Who
Midnight weekend screenings happen on Friday & Saturday nights (meaning arrive on Friday and/or Saturday night by 11:45pm for seating, the movie starts after midnight)!
Director: Lynne Sachs Run Time: 74 min.
Co-presented with Mothlight Microcinema! Join us for a conversation on Facebook Live with filmmaker Lynne Sachs on Thursday, February 4, 8:00.Watch the Q&A Here!
Over a period of 35 years between 1984 and 2019, filmmaker Lynne Sachs shot 8 and 16mm film, videotape and digital images of her father, Ira Sachs Sr., a bon vivant and pioneering businessman from Park City, Utah. Film About a Father Who is her attempt to understand the web that connects a child to her parent and a sister to her siblings.
With a nod to the Cubist renderings of a face, Sachs’ cinematic exploration of her father offers simultaneous, sometimes contradictory, views of one seemingly unknowable man who is publicly the uninhibited center of the frame yet privately ensconced in secrets. With this meditation on fatherhood and masculinity, Sachs allows herself and her audience to see beneath the surface of the skin, beyond the projected reality. As the startling facts mount, she discovers more about her father than she had ever hoped to reveal.
“Formidable in its candor and ambition… one chapter in a continuing stream of work by an experimental, highly personal filmmaker.”
– Jonathan Romney, Screen Daily
“Lynne Sachs’ spirit of intelligent compassion lights up the film, giving voice to the anger and pain, but also providing the space and distance needed to recover from it… a spectacular gift to the viewer.”
– Matthew Sorrento, Film International
“Raw, honest and eye-opening, Film About a Father Who is just like its subject matter, something quite extraordinary.”
– Bianca Garner, In Their Own League
“[Sach’s] greatest achievement to date… a unique, brilliant film that has stayed with me ever since.”
– Benjamin Hollis, Documentary Weekly

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It’s this time of year, when a blast of unbearably cold mornings linger and the breath of spring has already teased the blooms out of the forsythia and Japanese magnolias in my yard – before nipping them back again, that I feel bonded with the thousands of farmers across our region who are laden with the unquenchable anxiety to get back in the fields and grow something.
At brunch last Sunday, discussions among my group of friends turned quickly to greenhouses, winter crops and spring gardens. We discussed the tedious nature of citrus and avocado in our “wanna be tropical” zone that just isn’t quite warm enough year round here on the Mississippi Gulf Coast. We dreamed of vine-ripened tomatoes and pinpointed the best planting dates for sweet corn. But all of those discussions don’t make spring arrive any sooner, as my fireplace roars while the sun peaks over the horizon to greet a blustery 28 degrees this morning.
If spring won’t come find me, then I must go find spring.
For today, my solution is a known return. I know that somewhere in South Louisiana, farmers are facing this last blast of winter to pick the first spring strawberries – just for me, I imagine. Their fruit is small and sweet, with a full white crown on top, the tell-tale of their early harvest. These strawberries arrive in a plain-labeled carton marked “Louisiana Strawberries” at my favorite local market, Rouse’s Market, this time of year, ready to make me smile.
Sliced and laid atop my morning waffle, sprinkled with the lightest dusting of sugar, I have no need today for my usual local honey or my favorite of northern imports, Vermont Maple Syrup.
Deep in the recesses of my freezer, I discover what I knew was there: leftover spring from last year. I dig out that one last bag of spring strawberries that I saved last year and couldn’t bear to use until now. But it’s time to use them. I think I’ll make homemade Strawberry Quick Bread and smear it with peanut butter for breakfast tomorrow. That’ll pack a powerful punch for my day for sure.
But that doesn’t negate my need to smell the soil and walk the fields. Your food comes from those fields – your groceries are the fruit of a winter spent by many, many farmers anxiously awaiting spring.
For me, it’s time to hit the road and see spring firsthand. Somewhere in Florida or South Texas, spring vegetables and fruits are ripening. Farmer’s are starting seeds across the coastal South. The days are getting longer, and the daffodils are blooming in our pastures. Final preparations are being made to stock the grocery shelves this year – just for you. Don’t you want to be a part of the action? To see how it’s done? I do.
C’mon, we’re going to find spring, y’all.

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Salt Lake attorney Greg Hawkins filed Monday to run in Utah's 3rd Congressional District.
Hawkins, a Republican, challenged Sen. Orrin Hatch in 2000 for the GOP nomination and lost. Now he says his worst-case scenario will be facing incumbent Rep. Chris Cannon in a primary election.
To win this election, Hawkins must capture the Republican nomination in one of Utah's most conservative areas. Hawkins will face incumbent Chris Cannon and former congressional challenger Matt Throckmorton.
"I don't have the millions of dollars that Chris does, but we have grass-root support," Hawkins said.
Hawkins, who filed his candidacy papers at the Lieutenant. Governor's office, told the Deseret Morning News that through March 15, his campaign raised roughly $72,000. Hawkins said most of the money came in $200 donations from area residents. Hawkins said he has donated about $10,000 of his own money.
"Putting millions into it isn't going to shift the boat," Hawkins said.
The Hawkins campaign wants to raise at least $200,000 by the Republican state convention, which takes place on May 8.
When it comes to doling out the funds to campaign, Hawkins said his staff will first spend about $10,000 on mailers to residents in the 3rd district. Radio advertising won't begin until May, just before the convention, and television ads will run during June if he is able to force a primary election.
Hawkins said his campaign staff has been conducting a telephone survey to gauge his support. Hawkins said his organization has reached about 1,000 former state delegates, or about half the number who attended the 2000 and 2002 conventions.
Based on his own polling, Hawkins said the worst-case scenario would be a primary vote. If no candidate wins at least 60 percent of the vote in May's state GOP convention, then a June primary election will be held between the top two candidates.
"It's always very difficult to unseat incumbents," said Kelly Patterson, chair of the Brigham Young University political science department. "If it does happen, it happens in the primaries."
Patterson said incumbents typically have more favorable press, a better organization and access to more funds.
To spur conversation on ideas, Hawkins said he would like to hold debates. Both of his opponents have previously served in elected positions. Hawkins has not.
Hawkins said he does not see Throckmorton as a major roadblock. Hawkins said "statistically, he is not an issue" because Throckmorton doesn't have a large base of operations.
Utah's Democratic Party has not yet announced its candidate for the election but is expected to do so on Wednesday.
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*889,202 Covid-19 vaccine doses administered so far; 21,993 doses given in the past 24 hours
The Ministry of Public Health (MoPH) reported on Saturday 870 new confirmed cases of coronavirus (Covid-19) during the last 24 hours, of which 748 were from community and 122 from travellers returning from abroad.
The MoPH also recorded 468 recoveries from the virus during the past 24 hours, bringing the total number of cases recovered in Qatar to 165,471.
The ministry reported three new deaths of people aged 49, 71, and 76, who were receiving the necessary medical care.
The health ministry said 889,202 Covid-19 vaccine doses have been administered since the start of the national vaccination programme. Of this 21,993 doses were given in the past 24 hours.
It said hundreds of people are becoming sick daily due to Covid-19 with many requiring admission to hospital. Since February 1, the number of people with Covid-19 admitted to hospital has doubled.
Although Qatar is enforcing strict quarantine policy for returning travellers the country is now seeing positive Covid-19 cases with new variants from the United Kingdom. The new variant is much more contagious and can spread more easily between people than the existing strain and may be associated with increased severity of disease.
However, the good news is that the Pfizer/BioNTech and Moderna vaccines being used in Qatar's vaccination programme are effective against the new variants.
The MoPH said the pace of the vaccination programmes is holding out hope of a gradual return to normality for people in Qatar and around the world. "But this will not happen in the next few weeks or months."
It said Covid-19 will continue to be a threat to health for the best part of 2021 and until all eligible members of the population are vaccinated, one must continue to follow the preventive measures.
With the recent increase in the number of Covid-19 cases in Qatar, it is important for everyone to play their role in controlling the virus by following precautionary measures:
*Adherence to physical distancing.
*Avoiding close contact with others, crowded places and confined closed spaces where other people congregate.
*Wearing a face mask.
*Washing hands regularly.
Anyone suffering from Covid-19 symptoms should contact 16000 helpline immediately. This is important as the earlier the disease is detected the easier it will be to receive the right treatment and recover from it.
One may visit the MoPH website for regular updates and new information.
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Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul’s filibuster against John Brennan’s appointment to the CIA has gained national applause, and criticism, but one person who is standing with the senator on the president’s drone program is a very unlikely ally — Van Jones.
The former Obama White House official posted a series of tweets and appeared on CNN Thursday, applauding the senator for standing up for civil liberties.
“Rand Paul was a hero yesterday,” Mr. Jones said in a CNN appearance this morning. “And what I’ve been hearing is a lot of shame from liberals and progressives who felt like, ‘Geeze we should be the ones up there sticking up for civil liberties and we should be the ones asking those tough questions. I think this is a very important watershed moment.”
“What Rand Paul did yesterday was he used the filibuster the way it’s supposed to be used,” he continued. “… I think it’s wrong to call it a stunt … This was not a stunt, this was democracy.”
Shortly after his CNN spot, Mr. Jones took his sentiments to Twitter
“Rand Paul is a villain on civil rights, but last night he was a hero on civil liberties,” he tweeted this afternoon.
SEE ALSO: Van Jones: Roger Ailes calling Obama ‘lazy’ is racist
Another post read that “If a GOP prez implied he could kill US citizens on US soil without due process, we liberals would be marching down street #ConsistencyCounts.”
He then tweeted that “The point is not whether OBAMA would abuse that kind of authority. The NEXT prez might. So we must be vigilant now & #consistent. #NoDrones.”


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Breen supports Junior WRC four-wheel drive switch
The single-brand series, now in its 20th year, has been used by some of rallying’s brightest talents as a launching pad to the sport’s highest level.
In 2022, the FIA Junior WRC will enter a new chapter of four-wheel drive, with Ford Fiesta Rally3 cars from M-Sport Poland set to replace the front-wheel drive Fiesta Rally4 cars that have featured since 2019.
Breen, who has just secured his first full top-level program after signing a two-year contract with M-Sport Ford to drive his new Puma WRC Rally1 hybrid, won the championship in 2012 and believes the move will give youngsters pilots one step ahead in their careers.
“I think the sooner these guys and girls can get into four-wheel drive cars, the better,” he said. “This will give drivers a head start in driving a four-wheel drive car before entering the bigger categories.
“The R2 and Rally4 cars have been great, but at the end of the day the next level of the World Rally Championship is all-wheel drive. “
The Fiesta Rally3 is powered by a 1.5-liter EcoBoost engine, delivering 215 hp and 400 Nm of torque via a five-speed sequential gearbox. It has a top speed of 185 km / h and reaches 100 km / h in five seconds.
The 2022 FIA Junior WRC Championship will also be the most cost-effective way to compete with four-wheel drive machines at world championship level – something Breen believes is important.
“I think this is a fantastic opportunity with the Rally3 car because the price is still relatively low, and the championship can take place at a relatively good economic cost level.”
“The championship has provided me with a great learning ground, and I still take a lot of things that I learned in 2012 with me today,” he added.
The FIA Junior WRC 2022 calendar is still being finalized, although an announcement is expected in the coming weeks.


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Description: Stable to South-West of Barn at Briar Hill Farm
Date Listed: 8 June 1983
English Heritage Building ID: 126085
OS Grid Reference: SP1610337850
OS Grid Coordinates: 416103, 237850
Latitude/Longitude: 52.0388, -1.7666
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Stable to south-west
of barn at Briar Hill Farm
SP 13 NE 8/37
Dated "R.H. 1797." Two storeys rubble with Cotswold stone slate roof. One window
to left on first floor, right hand one concealed by later cowshed (not of special
interest). Central door included as forming part of a traditional group.
Listing NGR: SP1610337850
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Amazing Strays Rescue is a non-profit, all-breed volunteer-based dog rescue that knows no geographical boundaries. We are dedicated to rescuing homeless or at-risk dogs, focusing on creating safe environments for the forgotten or neglected by finding homes for the rehabilitated and healthy, and aiding in the efforts to combat overpopulation and the spread of disease.
1. Submit Application
Applications can be submitted using this link:
If your application is selected to continue in the adoption process, a volunteer will contact you.
3. Home Check
After reviewing your application and phone interview, we will conduct a home check.
4. Meet the Pet
The ASR volunteer will help coordinate a play date between you and the foster so you can meet the pet.
5. Pay Fee
6. Sign Adoption Contract
Please note: we are a volunteer based rescue and due to the large number of applications we receive, we are unable to respond to each individual applicant.

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I live in the StateA and work in the StateB as a Contract Employee. Every day, I commute to my work.
My Employer ( Contract Holding Company ) operates from StateC.
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Project location: Morelia, Michoacán. Mexico Completion Year: 2019 Gross Built Area (square meters or square foot): 80 mts 2 LeadsArchitects: Rogelio Vallejo Bores, Oscar Didier Ascencio Castro. Collaborators: Jesús A. López Hernández, Sergio A. García Padilla, Ander Sánchez Cayetano. Clients: HW Studio Arquitectos. Budget: 3,000 usd. Photo credits: Dane Alonso Photographer’s website:http://danealonso.mx/
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HW Studio's office is located where just recently were the wood drying ovens of Señal furniture factory owned by Don Shoemaker, one of the most important Mexican furniture designers of the 20th century.
When the factory closed, the ovens remained abandoned and we thought it was a good idea to occupy and revamp them to develop our studio inside.
The space was divided into two areas, which we joined through a wide transition linking the technical work area to the conceptual work area.