Needle blight spruce trees1/22/2024 ![]() ![]() Tip blight is a potentially lethal urban tree disease, but it tends to kill shelterbelt trees planted close together in rural areas. The colour changes varied from tree to tree from pale yellow to bright yellow to orange to bright orange to rusty brown. This natural death process tends to coincide with the second wave of tip blight infection in late summer, producing a dramatic change in the colour of the needles. It surprises many people when I tell them that the interior needles of many spruce trees naturally die of old age in mature trees. When the disease shows up, it has a tendency to infect nearby needles and adjacent twigs located near the original source of infection. In Colorado blue spruce, this discolouration is often very dramatic - the blue needles turn bright green and then slightly discolour to a green-yellow. Later in the summer, the disease returns to change the needle colour at the ends of the twigs to a bright green-yellow. The needles turn a straw- or red-brown colour in the late spring before falling from the twigs. Infected twigs are denuded of their needles except, in some instances, on one side. The disease causes slightly or prominently curled ends of the twigs, starting in late May or June. Sirococcus tip blight disease normally affects the current growth of spruce twigs, resulting in the death of the needles and twig tips. ![]() Within the last five years, the Sirococcus tip blight fungal disease has leapfrogged into a significant concern - a threat not only to urban spruces but especially to shelterbelt trees on rural acreages and farms. I've written about the problems with spruce trees a number of times, but these issues keep returning and growing. ![]()
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Moroccan backsplash1/21/2024 ![]() ![]() Moroccan bathroom tiles can give that wow-factor in a guest bathroom, master bath, or half-a-bath. Through busy daily use and the occasional spill and mess, your cement tiles will hold up beautifully. Another great place for Moroccan floor tiles is in the kitchen. Use a bold color combination or dual-toned tile design to wow visitors. Moroccan floor tiles look beautiful as a dramatic entry way or foyer. Whether you have an eclectic palette, or a taste for modern lines and bold color combinations, you’ll find what you’re looking for in our Moroccan cement tile section. ![]() You’ll see starbursts, bold geometric shapes, strong lines, florals, and traditional Moorish designs. Within the Echo Collection you’ll find Moroccan inspired cement tiles in vibrant shades of cerulean blue, red, orange, green, bright white, gold, and more colors in a wide range of dazzling kaleidoscope-like patterns. 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The sail is very impressive, and North’s design experience was spot on in recommending it based on the inventory void we wanted to fill.” Recent advances in the design and engineering of code zeros has made it possible to tailor sails for any application from offshore racers setting records, to family cruisers looking to add performance for day sailing. It has become a go-to sail in medium to light winds. We have used it i n just forward of the beam reaching conditions, when we would typically switch to the A2. The internal torsion rope made it a breeze for furling and unfurling too." Bobyk's prior experience with Code Zeros made him think they were limited to use within a small wind angle window, but this sail taught him otherwise. The Code Zero came out of the bag for the first time during the 2019 Susan hood, and to say the crew was impressed was an understatement – we extended on the fleet behind and closed in on competitors ahead, including advancing into the larger fleet that started earlier. It proved to be the right choice with fantastic results. North proposed a hybrid design code zero, which filled the sail inventory void and is more versatile than the earlier envisioned A3 spinnaker. “ Blast was looking for a A3 spinnaker for distance racing in reaching conditions, with wind angles too tight for our A2 spinnaker and to better optimize sail area compared to the genoa. Racer/cruiser Chris Bobyk first used his Code Zero on his Beneteau 10R for an overnight race in 2019. You can cruise with it, do point to point sailing, and use it in your local beer can series. It’s easy to trim and will hold its competitive shape over the life of the sail, while also saving on the weight. That's why North Sails cruising sail expert Bob Meagher’s favourite phrase is “set it and forget it”! For a crossover sail between racing and cruising, the laminate code zero is a great option. Add UV paint and the sail can stay hoisted for the whole weekend. These boats come with small headsails and sometimes with only self tacking jibs, which are quite underpowered in light winds!” Another reason to buy a code sail is ease of use: it furls like a genoa, so there's no need to leave the cockpit. North Sails expert Miro Balcar adds, “I see Code Zero sails as a must-have for the latest cruising boat designs. ![]() In three knots of wind, going three knots upwind. Longtime cruiser Francois Bertheau says, “ I’ve used it twice now and it is beyond my expectations. ![]() Even better, you can leave it up and furled with a UV cover. They aren’t just for racers the Helix Furling Gennaker is a “set it and forget it,” sail that's is perfect for cruising. If you are looking to optimize your inventory, having adding Code Zero sail in the mix is a win-win. Code Zero sails have a 75% mid girth but are as flat as possible to hit those close reaching angles, so they help fill the gap between upwind headsails and downwind spinnakers. You can also reach higher angles and gain some speed deploying a code. It’s the sail to get you out in 5 or 6 knots. Secondly, they have become a secret weapon for anyone looking to take their sailing to the next level. Why do people love Code Zero sails? First off, the name itself sounds cool. THE LATEST OBSESSION: CODE ZEROS A Win-Win Decision ![]() Lego medieval knight figures1/21/2024 ![]() His lower robes are from an existing mold, but appear for the first time here in plain blue. It’s strange LEGO opted not to have any printing on the torso, considering the detail present on the other figures. Sadly, once you take off that beard you’re left with a very plain figure. He has a removable beard accessory and a pointy blue wizard hat. ![]() He comes with a backpack, a black Harry Potter-style wand, and a staff topped with a transparent bright green crystal. Wizards have been a common character in Castle sets since 1993, and it’s good that the man in the classic blue robes makes a return here. No, not those Village People, just townsfolk and people who work and live in and around the castle.įirst up is Majisto The Wizard. The first thematic grouping of characters are the village people. Plus a bunch of villagers! And a dead dude. ![]() But an army should have a uniform, and that’s what LEGO has given us. What’s even cooler is that twenty-one of them are exclusive to this set! Now, to be upfront about that…while there are 22 distinct characters here, there is a LOT of repetition in part selection, particularly with the Lion Knights. ![]() The Lion Knights Castle comes with a very impressive count of 22 minifigures. Providing TBB with products for review guarantees neither coverage nor positive reviews. The LEGO Group provided The Brothers Brick with an early copy of this set for review. This set will be a vailable to VIPs on August 3rd (and everyone on August 8th) for US $399.99 | CAN $499.99 | UK £344.99, but you can continue your early look now! Here in Part II we’ll meet each of the twenty-two minifigures that accompany it. In Part I of our review of LEGO Icons 10305 Lion Knights’ Castle, we explored the building at the center of this massive, 4514-piece love letter to the Castle theme. ![]() Gitkraken alternative1/20/2024 ![]() Dynamic Application Security Testing (DAST): Keeps your deployed build safe from any possible attacks as you are running your web applications.Static Application Security Testing (SAST): Catches and stops vulnerabilities early in the development cycle.Keep a piece of mind with GitLab’s DevSecOps. 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Olympic Membership | Free Live Stream Sports & Original Series - click to join now! North Korea, Indonesia, Kyrgyzstan, Chinese Taipei Asian Games 2023 men’s football teams and groups Group The Indian men’s football team was in Group A with hosts China.Īfghanistan and Syria, both in Group C, withdrew from the tournament leaving Uzbekistan and Hong Kong China as the only teams in the group. In Hangzhou, the men’s football tournament was contested by 21 teams, who were divided into four groups of four teams each, one group of three and one group of two for the preliminary round or group stage. South Korea won the men's football tournament for a record sixth time at the Asian Games. The harder it is the more accurate the opponents moves will be. Before starting your pool game, you have the option to choose easy, medium, and hard. The game inspires your competitive spirit and challenges you to refine your talents. 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Real Pool 3D - Poolians is one of the best online pool games out there. ![]() Dia de los muertos discovery green1/20/2024 ![]() This event is from 12 pm-7 pm.ĭía de los Muertos Party at The Barking Pig| Nov. This free event will include live performances, a cultural display, traditional altars, art, food and much more. The historic neighborhood of Magnolia Park will be celebrating the 6th annual Day of the Dead event at Hidalgo Park. This free event takes place from 12 pm-9 pm.ĭía de los Muertos at Hidalgo Park| Nov. This event is free and will feature arts, traditions of Día de Los Muertos, delicious foods, and a cultural display at Navigation Esplanade. Go over to the East End for a fun remembrance and celebratory event of life and family. The museum will be hosting Día de Los Muertos to remember those who have passed.ĭía de los Muertos at Navigation Esplanade | Nov. This event is free but doesn’t include admission to the museum and takes place from 11 am-2 pm. These fun activities include and a fun interactive learning experience at the National Museum of Funeral History. 2Ī celebration of Latin American customs will take place that surround the Day of the Dead. Join The Heights in a wonderfully vibrant cultural experience featuring interactive exhibits and performances taking place at Montie Beach Park.ĭía de los Muertos Celebration at National Museum of Funeral History | Nov. This FREE event will take place from 12pm-8pm. MECA Día de los Muertos Festival is scheduled for November 2-3 starting at 11 am both Saturday and Sunday, 1900 Kane St.ĭía de los Muertos in The Heights| Nov. MECA Houston is hosting the 19th Annual Día De Los Muertos Festival And Broadway’s “Cats” Prowl Into Houston this weekend! In celebration of this amazing holiday Catherine Lu from the podcast “Unwrap Your Candies” sat down with Resident Curator of MECA, Theresa Escobedo and Program Director Liz Salinas to talk about the traditions connected to Día de Los Muertos. Other Picks For Día De Los Muertos Celebrations Xfinity Día de Los Muertos is scheduled for November 1 from 6-10 pm Friday at Discovery Green, 1500 McKinney. For a full lineup of the live music and more about activities click this link. *photos should be copies, Discovery Green is not responsible for items. Don’t forget to bring an image or a favorite item of a loved one to place on an altar created by Angel Quesada. This FREE event will be celebrating the lives of the departed while featuring a large calavera created and curated by Gonzo247 and friends, Mojigangas courtesy of Thomas Will Pascal Robinson, hands-on art activities, live performances and much more! Houston’s very own Art Car museum will also be there featuring some of their amazing art cars. Read on for our guide to some of the best Día de Los Muertos celebrations in Houston this weekend from Nov. The Day of the Dead is a Mexican holiday celebrated throughout Mexico, in particular the Central and South regions, and by people of Mexican heritage elsewhere and Houston has some of the best places to celebrate. Looking for the best Día de los Muertos celebrations and festivals in Houston? We’ve put together a guide to this weekend’s top celebrations, so you can get out and experience this unique holiday and cultural event. ![]() AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview. ArchivesCategories |