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Month: February 2024

YOUTUBE SHORTS

Posted on February 29, 2024February 29, 2024 By Gary

Elon Musk admits conceding to SEC only because the banks would pull funding from Tesla.

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TECHNOLOGY

Posted on February 29, 2024July 18, 2024 By Gary

Pioneering a New Era of Rapid Charging In a world increasingly dependent on portable electronics and electric vehicles (EVs), the quest for efficient, fast-charging batteries has been a holy grail of scientific research. Now, emerging from the laboratories of Cornell University and other esteemed institutions, the indium battery stands as…

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CARLISLE

Posted on February 28, 2024February 2, 2025 By Gary

Unveiling the Rich Tapestry of Carlisle: An Historical Journey Set amidst the picturesque landscapes of Cumbria, England, lies the historic city of Carlisle, a place where the echoes of centuries past resonate through its cobbled streets and ancient walls. With a history spanning over two millennia, Carlisle has witnessed the…

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AMARYLLIS

Posted on February 28, 2024February 2, 2025 By Gary

Unlocking the Beauty of Amaryllis: A Gardener’s Guide As a professional gardener with years of experience, I’ve had the pleasure of cultivating various plants, but few have captivated me quite like the amaryllis. With its stunning blooms and relatively easy care requirements, the amaryllis is a favorite among both novice…

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QUIZ

Posted on February 27, 2024July 18, 2024 By Gary

Plant Quiz: How Green Are Your Thumbs? Scoring:

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TURKEY

Posted on February 27, 2024July 18, 2024 By Gary

ICEMELER Walking from the hotel in Marmaris down the coastal path via the pine trees. A long walk and the hills were hit by fire some years ago so the hillside lost a lot of pine trees. Beautiful walk after breakfast. I was staying in Chalis but came to Marmaris…

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PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM

Posted on February 27, 2024July 18, 2024 By Gary

PLANTS & MEDICINE PAPAVER SOMNIFERUM (OPIUM) The poppy plant, Papaver somniferum, is renowned for producing opium, a potent narcotic yielding derivatives like morphine, codeine, heroin, and oxycodone. The term “narcotic” encompasses opium, its derivatives, and semi-synthetic substitutes, used to treat pain, suppress cough, manage diarrhea, and induce anesthesia. Despite their…

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Medicinal Plants Encyclopedia

Posted on February 27, 2024July 18, 2024 By Gary

PLANTS & MEDICINE LIST OF PLANTS USED FOR MEDICINAL PURPOSES A B C D E F G H I J K ypsywort M N O P Q R S T U V W X Z

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DIGITALIS (FOXGLOVE)

Posted on February 27, 2024July 18, 2024 By Gary

PLANTS & MEDICINE DIGITALIS PURPUREA (FOXGLOVE) Digitoxin is a medication derived from the leaves of certain plants, particularly the foxglove plant (Digitalis purpurea). It belongs to a class of drugs called cardiac glycosides, which have been used for centuries to treat heart conditions. The foxglove plant contains compounds called glycosides,…

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CATHARANTHUS (PERIWINKLE) – BORN TO CURE CANCER IN THE MODERN AGE.

Posted on February 27, 2024August 1, 2024 By Gary

PLANTS & MEDICINE CATHARANTHUS ROSEUS (PERIWINKLE) Once upon a time, in the lands of Madagascar and India, there lived a special plant called Catharanthus. Catharanthus was not just any plant – it had a long and fascinating history filled with tales of healing and discovery. Many centuries ago, in the…

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