Year: 2021
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How to Control White Fly
By Louise Hodges White Fly (or White Flies) are insect pests that live primarily on the undersides of plant leaves. They are exceptionally small and are a huge problem in Greenhouses as they can make it through even the smallest of screens. They multiply very rapidly and cause a great deal of damage –…
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Crew-1 Astronauts Safely Splash Down After Space Station Mission
Four astronauts splashed down safely in the Gulf of Mexico Sunday, completing NASA’s first commercial crew, long-duration mission aboard the International Space Station. The return comes nearly six months after the crew members arrived at the microgravity laboratory and also marks the longest-duration mission of a crewed American spacecraft to date. SpaceX’s Crew Dragon,…
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Gaming Revenues Are Skyrocketing In 2021 And Show No Signs of Slowing Down
Financialnewsmedia.com News Commentary PALM BEACH, Fla., April 28, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Gaming has come a long way from the arcades of the 80s. Today, the way more than 700 million people play video games is on a dedicated console, with the console industry on track to generate $45 billion in revenues this year, according to market research firm Newzoo.…
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Do Middle Schools Result In Higher Achievement Than Junior High Schools?
By Megan Wilson Question: Do middle schools result in higher achievement than junior high schools? This question addresses the academic outcomes of students in junior high schools that are organized in a manner similar to large comprehensive high schools with departmentalization, 40-50 minute periods, subject area teachers, and competitive sports, as compared to middle…
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Top Ten Nature-Infused Reasons To Come And Play In Nashville’s Big Back Yard
Plan Your Summer of Fun Now LEIPERS FORK, Tenn., April 27, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — Nashville’s Big Back Yard is a natural watershed area south of Music City ready to be explored.  This giant playground features scenic vistas, rivers, streams, parks and natural areas. Anchored by 100 miles of the historic Natchez Trace Parkway, Nashville’s Big Back Yard is made up…
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FDA Commits to Evidence-Based Actions Aimed at Saving Lives and Preventing Future Generations of Smokers
Efforts to ban menthol cigarettes, ban flavored cigars build on previous flavor ban and mark significant steps to reduce addiction and youth experimentation, improve quitting, and address health disparities The U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced it is committing to advancing two tobacco product standards to significantly reduce disease and death from using combusted tobacco…
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GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team to Perform During the 2021 Fort Lauderdale Air Show
The GEICO Skytypers Air Show Team will take flight during the 2021 Fort Lauderdale Air Show on May 8-9 along the shores of Fort Lauderdale, FL. The squadron of six World War II-era aircraft will perform their dynamic aerobatic precision flying demonstration as they celebrate their 15th anniversary season. “Following a year where most cities were unable to host events of any sort…
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World Naked Gardening Day (video)
If you love gardening and enjoy watching new sprouts become beautiful full-grown plants, and if you also enjoy being naked outdoors, then World Naked Gardening Day is for you. World Naked Gardening Day is an annual international event generally celebrated on the first Saturday of May by gardeners and non-gardeners alike. Mark Storey and Jacob Gabriel founded…
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2 Delicious Spicy Grilling Recipes You Must Try Now
2 Delicious Spicy Grilling Recipes You Must Try Now By Adrian T. Cheng While it’s not for everyone, a lot of grillers are fans of spicy food. And why wouldn’t they be? Spicy food makes you enjoy the food better and makes you want to eat more! So whether you like adding chilis, peppers…