A Native Plants Enthusiast Responds to Marianne Willburn

  Although native plants lend themselves to informal displays such as this combination of paper birch (Betula papyrifera) and Carolina lupines (Thermopsis villosa), the effect can be quite elegant. And maintenance, once the natives haves established themselves, is typically far less demanding than that of traditional imported garden plantings. Photo by Larry Weaner. I admire…

Fed has room to continue to cut as monetary policy is still restrictive, says Annex’s Brian Jacobson

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email Brian Jacobson, Annex Wealth Management chief economist, joins CNBC’s ‘Power Lunch’ to discuss reactions to the latest CPI data, expectations for the Federal Reserve, and more. Source link

Six killed by Israeli forces in the deadliest day for Palestinians this year

Bethlehem and Jerusalem CNN  —  At least six Palestinians were killed by the Israeli military on Tuesday, making it the deadliest day of violence in the occupied West Bank this year, CNN analysis of official Palestinian data showed. Five were killed in the old city of Nablus during an Israeli raid there, according to the…

NIL provides new artillery for recruiting wars in what Ole Miss coach Kiffin says is a flawed system

ATHENS, Ga. – NIL money has added a new variable to the long-held practice of college coaches trying to flip recruits who have given verbal commitments to other schools. The NCAA rules providing college athletes the ability to earn revenue from their name, image and likeness provide new artillery for recruiting wars. When the recruiting…

Autism risk could rise with air pollution, study suggests

Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental disorders could be triggered by air pollution, including the type emitted in car exhaust, a new study suggested — though it had some limitations. The review, led by Hebrew University of Jerusalem, analyzed multiple studies related to autism and cellular activity. The findings were published in the journal…

IAC exploring spinoff of home improvement marketplace Angi

  Pavlo Gonchar | SOPA Images | Lightrocket | Getty Images IAC said Monday it’s exploring a spinoff of Angi, an online platform that connects consumers with a marketplace of home improvement service providers, such as electricians and landscapers, in their area. Angi stock price was down nearly 4% in after-hours trading Monday. IAC shares…

LA Times owner vows revamp of ‘very left’ editorial board

The billionaire owner of the Los Angeles Times gave a bizarre defense for his plans to overhaul the “very left” editorial board after he blocked it from endorsing Vice President Kamala Harris. Dr. Patrick Soon-Shiong said Harris’ support for Israel’s military actions in Gaza was one of the main reasons he refused to endorse the…

No ‘Poo – Cheaper, More Satisfying and Much More Effective than Baking Soda

This post was most recently updated on November 25th, 2019 I have been no ‘poo for over a year now. I will never go back to commercial products now that I have found a way to get clean hair without shampoo. Please read: This information is provided for educational purposes only and is not intended…

Evergreen Death by Drought! Plus, a Puzzling Graphic about Root Depth

We had two long hot and dry spells in the DC area this summer, and their impact can be seen all over town.  Lots of dead conifers, especially Yews and Arborviteas. (Junipers seemed to thrive.) The drought also killed some broad-leaf evergreens, like these Cherry Laurels. And these grand old Rhododendrons. Which made me wonder…

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