Wednesday, February 15, 2012

Anyone know a good source of pyruvate? details...?

Where is it found in highest concentrations (excluding metabolic processes)?

Is it found in dark red foods, such as dark red apple skins, red wines, or specifically, HIBISCUS?

Plus any ideas about the benefits or effects?
Anyone know a good source of pyruvate? details...?
Pyruvate is available in generic formulations from numerous manufacturers. Branded products include Pyruvate Burn (Gen), Pyruvate Fuel (Twinlab), Pyruvate 1000 (Pinnacle), Diet Pyruvate (Source Naturals).Entry C00022 Compound



Name Pyruvate;

Pyruvic acid;

2-Oxopropanoate;

2-Oxopropanoic acid;

Pyroracemic acid

Formula C3H4O3

Mass 88.016



Nutritional supplements are important for at least two simple reasons. The first is that many of us rely overly too much on fast foods and highly processed foods. And the second rationale for nutritional supplements is that evidence continues to mount that many of the nutrients and health promoting substances that we might take to achieve optimum health levels cannot be obtained through normal diet alone.
Reply:Pyruvate, a salt form of pyruvic acid, is available in small amounts from some vegetables and fruits, dark beers and red wine. It is a by product of sugar metabolism, so the human body produces all it needs, unless there is some metabolic anomoly.
Reply:Pyruvate is the result of metabolism of glucose known as glycolysis. The only known source of pyruvate is metabolism in cells. There are no other ways of getting pyruvate other than from metabolic processes. You can isolate it in the lab but if you want to obtain it any other way other than by means of glycolysis it is insufficient. I am don't know if certain foods are more rich in pyruvate than other foods. I would think that foods or meats with higher concentrations of glucose also give way to higher concentrations of pyruvate.
Park Hotel Ahrensburg

Beach and period?

ok.... i started my period today (just my luck) and anyway i was going to go to the beach tomorrow. i wear tampons but i am still afraid of the blood and shark thing. where we go.... there are lots of "small" sharks -mostly hammerhead... if that makes a difference- but.... i am thinking of not going now :( i am terrified of the idea of sharks. also i would probably be at the beach for about 8hrs. and when i first start my period it tends to be some what heavy. there is no bathroom where we go (we have to go in the water) so i am afraid of that issue of if i need to change my tampon. i would use supers but i have never used those before and i know they have a thing with TSS and idk. what should i do? i would absolutely hate to leak at the beach :(

oh and my bathing suit is black with white hibiscus flowers on it so thats good i guess.
Beach and period?
Hmm, tough one. I would say if the bleeding isn't heavy than it's probably ok to go in the water, just not too far out. If your period is already heavy then maybe it's something you should think twice about. As far as I know it's never been proven that a women menstruating in the water will attract a shark but I guess you just can't be too careful. Oh and btw hammerhead sharks are not small!! Yikes!!
Reply:i have a really good answer! don't go to the beach! or just stay out of the water.
Reply:u should be fine. if it makes u feel better, dont go in deeper than mid chest. i doubt u will get n e stains, but have fresh tampons. dont worry about tss, jus change the tampon wen u can. have fun!
Reply:Tampax/Kotex/OB/Playtex super plus absorbency tampons.
Reply:hey



Nothing to worry about. You can wear your tampon for tomorrow but make sure that you are in the water. What will happen is that your periods will stop for the duration of time you are close contact with water.



Don't worry about sharks just make sure you are close by to the shore.



Have a good day at the beach : )



Take Care

Iguana not growing?

I have two iguanas, one, the female, is only two and a half feet long and shes 3 years old. Why is she so small? I give her a diet of calcium sprinkled collard greens, mustard greens, yellow squash and the occassional hibiscus. The male is 1'9 and he isn't growin much either. They have their proper lizard heat bulb and a uvb light and a huge cage plus a shallow bowl thats big enough to get in a good soak. Their green iguanas and Im starting to get concerned that their so small, is it just because they havent hit their growth spurt yet? Ive taken them to a vet and they completely ignored the growth question and just started rounding up a surgrey cost because the female had a small bump on her leg, which we took her two a new vet and a few daily doses of medication cured it, obviously they didn't know what they were doing. Am I just having motherly worries or is this something I should really be concerned about?
Iguana not growing?
Just because iguanas can get huge doesn't mean all will, it sounds like they are healthy and well cared for, don't worry. Also iguanas grow slowly as they get older
Reply:maybe you haven't notice unless you have measured her, if so she just different not all iguana including animals of all kind grow at the same time they just different kinda like when you have a friend and he the same age as you, what the chance of him being the same height as you

but if this didn't help you i hope someone else give you a better answer or go to a vet or find a vet that specialize in reptiles on the internet and see if they provide their email and ask them

I've don this before checking for a email of a vet online
Reply:make sure you give your iguana plenty of fruit and veggie variety,

like carrots shredded, kale, squash like you give them now and lots of other healthy fruits. I had one and my vet said that as long as he was a good green color and active he was OK. good luck. also check with your local pet store and see if there is anything else you can give to them.

Which tattoo do you like better? Where should I put it?

This one #1

http://www.tattoojohnny.com/images/desig...



This one #2

http://www.rankmytattoos.com/f/uploads/h...



Or this one #3

http://www.zhippo.com/hopetattooHOSTED/i...
Which tattoo do you like better? Where should I put it?
i like the second one...........................

it be really cute on your ankle..........
Reply:i like the 1st one. and i would put it where the model is wearing it. good luck!
Reply:number 3. I'm sleeved and 70% of my body.

i used to do tat's in seattle.

put in on your shoulder on your back
Reply:second or third
Reply:I like the 2nd one. You should put it on the back of your shoulder or on your lower waist
Reply:The third one.
Reply:I don't particularly care for any of them, but my favorite is the second one.



Keep in mind that, if you have to second guess yourself about which design to get, it is highly likely that you won't like it in the future. Make sure you are picking the right one.
Reply:I like 2, the pink hibiscus flower. It depends if this is your first or not. If it is, maybe your back shoulder, or above your ankle. Ask your tattoo artist, they might be able to help with placement and positioning it to look good on you.
Reply:number two on the ankle (small)
Reply:neither they're tacky!
Reply:the third and i would get it on my hip
Reply:1. Lower back on the left or right-hand side. It'd be cute for the picture to peek out whenever you jeans slide down a little.



2. I don't like this one.



3. This would be cute low on the front of your body, right above where your pantyline line would be if you're wearing low risers... I hope that made sense!
Reply:I like the flower on the third one, but I would probably ask the artist to add some leaves instead of the green fill. (But that's just me). Maybe you could put it on your shoulder blade, hip, or foot?
Reply:I like the 2nd one the best but id be mad if that was my tattoo and someone was going to get the same one. so id show that to your artist and see if they can change it up a little. id get it either on your hip or smaller on the top of ur foot
Reply:remember one day you will have kids and strech marks through tattooes are erally bad so not on the front hip. I would say somewhere where you wont gain wait in the future. Dont use one of those designs, make your own. this is something that is on your skin for life so make sure you love it.
Reply:i like either #1 or #2 only because i'm not a big fairy person and i like flowers a lot better. but its honestly up to you, and which one you would like better on your body.

the foot is always a nice place to put a tattoo. but it just depends on what you get, how big you get it, and where you want to put it. but another good place could be on your sholderblade.

i hope this helped! :)
Reply:I like the third one the most becuase I think as you get older(80s and 90s) the faerie will seem a little more childish. The second flower is very pretty and it seems like a more timeless flower. I would put it on the inside of your ancle or your should put it on a shoulder blade. You may consider a place that would be easy to cover up for job interviews or if you dislike it later on.
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  • Anyone have these recipes please?

    hya.as you may already know i have just returned from a wonderfull fortnights stay in sharm el sheik (sierra/savoy hotel ) would highly reccomend- along with all the cultural trips fantastic-can,t wait to return) at breakfast we were served the most delicous of pancakes accompanied by chocolate/caramel sauce with a variety of coconut or raison toppings...does anyone have the recipe please.(sauces also if possible).also how do i buy/make the very refreshing hibiscus cordial/.juice drink..can only find the rosehip-hibiscus mixture teabags here and its not the same..thanks.....rose
    Anyone have these recipes please?
    Hello Rose,



    First of all i am glad u had such a wonderful time and i hope u do come and visit Egypt and Sharm again.



    I am quite sure that the pancakes u were served were different from the ones u r used to coz they serve a type of crepe and not pancake in most hotels in Sharm.



    Here is my recipe to make good home made crepes:



    1 cup flour

    2 tablespoons of melted butter or a 1/4 of a cup of oil

    1/4 tea spoon salt

    1 egg

    (i add 1 teaspoon of sugar if i am going to use them for sweet crepes) optional.



    You don't need a special pan to make crepes, a small nonstick pan will work just fine. Whisk everything in a bowl until smooth. The batter will be watery.



    Heat up a nonstick pan over medium-high heat. Using a ladle pour the batter right in the middle of the pan till u get the size u want. You have to coat the pan first with some butter (a very light coat though). In a few seconds the sides will turn golden and start turning upwards from the pan and all the watery batter would have cooked from yr side up. Flip it to the other side and leave in for a few more seconds then serve.



    If it is still not the ones u want check out this site it has all the pancake recipes u could want http://www.bbonline.com/recipe/pancakes....



    As for the sauces, sorry i use ready made chocolate or caramel sauce. i even add some bananas and fold the crepe in half or quarter and pour the chocolate syrup onto it.



    Now, the hibiscus drink, the teabags mixture will never taste the same, u have to buy them from supermarkets or shops selling them. then u take a cup of hibiscus mixture (they look like a dried dark red roses) and put them in 1 liter of cold water for i day, (preferable, coz they also help to lower the blood pressure this way). There is a quicker way, if u put them in hot water for an hour then put them in the fridge and just strain them and drink straight away.



    Hope i helped.



    edit: i forgot to tell u to add sugar according to yr liking to the strained hibiscus drink.
    Reply:Actually am not that good cooking chef but there is a real good site I learned everything to cook using it

    www.wasfasahla.com

    I beleive you'll find what you want
    roots rain

    Safe tea's during first trimester?

    Im really confused regarding safe non-caffinated teas. I figured herbal teas would be best since they are caffeine free so I started reading some sites and some people say some teas are safe but other say differently.



    I really enjoy drinking Lipton Herbal Lemon tea. It contains hibiscus, rose hips, orange peel, roasted chicory root, lemon grass and citric acid.



    Can anyone help me to figure out if this would be safe to drink? I am 8 weeks and 3 days.
    Safe tea's during first trimester?
    You should not have hibiscus.



    Which teas are not safe?

    Many of the herbs used for teas, when taken in large or medicinal amounts, can potentially stimulate the uterus and induce miscarriage. These include anise, catnip, chamomile, comfrey, ephedra (called ma huang in traditional Chinese medicine), European mistletoe, hibiscus, horehound, Labrador, lemongrass, licorice root, mugwort, pennyroyal, raspberry leaf, rosemary, sage, sassafras, stinging nettle leaf, vetiver, and yarrow.



    Although some midwives use raspberry leaf (also known as red raspberry leaf) to aid delivery, its effectiveness hasn't been proven. In any case, it should be used only near term and under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Avoid the rest of the herbs in this list during pregnancy and lactation.



    Note: You can still eat food that contains herbs like rosemary and sage, because the amounts used in food are generally much smaller than those used in tea — and not as potent (the brewing process for making tea concentrates the chemicals of the herbs).



    Among other reasons to avoid certain herbs used in teas:



    ? Coca (also known as mate de coca) contains small amounts of cocaine.



    ? Comfrey, kava root, skullcap, valerian, and woodruff may damage your liver.



    ? Lobelia contains nicotine.



    ? Mate (or yerba mate) can contain as much caffeine as coffee.



    None of these herbs should be taken while you're pregnant or nursing.
    Reply:Most teas are unsafe if you drink too much of them, but stay away from teas with any of these herbs : anise, catnip, chamomile, comfrey, ephedra (me huang), hibiscus, horehound, lemon grass, licorice root, mugwort, rosemary, sage, sassafras, even red raspberry leaf. Red raspberry leaf is commonly used by midwives to stimulate the uterus and can therefore induce a miscarriage.
    Reply:There are a few companies like Traditional Medicinals that have a tea called 'Pregnancy Tea'. It's mostly red raspberry leaf- with strengthens the uterus. I've been drinking peppermint tea, which is very good for helping the digestion. The lipton tea that you are drinking sounds fine. And even the occasional cup of caffeine is totally fine- I drank some black tea this morning- because I am SO tired- I'm 8 weeks pregnant also! Congrats on your pregnancy:)
    Reply:i know how u feel, 10 weeks tomorrow and i feel like i cant eat or drink anything!! I would say have it, dont think it can harm anything, im not a bad mum but they didnt have any of this stuff around a hundred years and people didnt come out with loads of disabilities! Im sure you can though on a serious note! if it dont have a warning on the back of the pack you should be fine! x
    Reply:There's a brand called "Celestial Seasonings", they are caffeine free and come in all flavors ( I suggest the red vanilla, it's delicious!!). You can find them in any grocery store.
    Reply:I love lipton. It sounds like it should be safe, but I've never been pregnant, so I'd call your geinacologyst (ZOMG so hard to spell) or at least pediatrician, some sort of doctor. They should know.
    Reply:Ive been having the same question over teas so just to be safe ive stuck to hot lemon and orange water made with fresh fruit...but after finding this link i think im gonna brew up some red rasberry leaves.

    Hope you find it useful too:



    * Red Raspberry Leaf (Likely Safe) - Rich in iron, this herb has helped tone the uterus, increase milk production, decrease nausea, and ease labor pains. Many of the “Pregnancy Teas” commonly contain Red Raspberry leaf to help promote uterine health during pregnancy.

    There is some controversy about whether this should be used throughout pregnancy or just in the second and third trimester, so many health care providers will remain cautious and only recommend using it after the first trimester.

    * Peppermint Leaf (Likely Safe) - Helpful in relieving nausea/morning sickness and flatulence.

    * Lemon Balm (Likely Safe) - Has a calming effect and helps relieve irritability, insomnia and anxiety.

    * Ginger root (Possibly Safe) -Helps relieve nausea and vomiting.

    * Dandelion (Insufficient Reliable Information Available) - Rich in Vitamin A, calcium and iron; dandelion root and leaf can also help relieve mild edema and nourish the liver.

    * Chamomile (German) (Insufficient Reliable Information Available) - High in calcium and magnesium; also helps with sleeplessness and inflammation of joints.

    * Nettles (Stinging Nettles) -(Likely Unsafe-see note ) High in vitamins A, C, K, calcium, potassium and iron. Used in many “Pregnancy Teas” because it is a great all-around pregnancy tonic. (*Note on the safety of Nettles: Natural Medicines Database gives Nettles a rating of Likely Unsafe, even though it is used in countless pregnancy teas and recommended by most midwives and herbalists. This may be in relation to which part of the Nettles plant is used, the root or the leaves, and how much is used. According to other sources, the use of Nettles is encouraged during pregnancy because of all its health benefits.2)

    * Rose Hips (Insufficient Reliable Information Available) - Very good source of Vitamin C and helps boost the immune system.

    * Alfalfa (Possibly Unsafe) - Has Vitamin A, D, E and K; particularly good in later pregnancy to boost Vitamin K, which helps prevent postpartum hemorrhage.

    * Yellow Dock (Possibly Unsafe) - Used to help treat anemia in pregnant women due to the high level of iron. Also contains Vitamins A, C and calcium. *(this may also be used as a laxative - talk with your health care provider about the use of Yellow Dock during pregnancy).

    Anybody have tattoos and/or piercings?

    i am 14 years old. i have one tattoo and i am getting another one right after school gets out. i have 19 piercings. 18 of them are on my ears and the other is on my nose. the only "weird" piercings i have are my tragus on both sides. for those of you who dont know who that is, it's that little flappy piece on your ear closet to your face. and the only other "weird" piercing i have is my rook on my right side. that is the really thick piece of cartilage, kind of below where you would get a regular cartilage piercing and just above the tragus. my tattoo is a hibiscus on my ankle and my next tattoo is going to be a ladybug on my foot. tell me about your tattoos and piercings. i love to hear about them. i am addicted, but i know im not alone!
    Anybody have tattoos and/or piercings?
    i have my tragus pierced and the top of my ear and 3 on each earlobe. im 13. i have a scar in the shape of a heart by my hip that i did with a needle if that counts.
    Reply:2 ears so thats 4,

    1 navel piercing and

    1 tongue,

    i know how you feel i love piercings, what to get next i might try my hand web,



    oh i have my name tattoed on my lower back
    Reply:You ever watch wrestling? I have the same tatoos as Randy Orton, except one is in a blue-greenish color, oh and I have one on the back of my neck, in the shape of a tribal bull %26amp; cross.
    Reply:I've got a tattoo of an angel on my shoulder, but have plans to continue the artwork to cover my back.



    I'm not into piercings, but that's because I don't even wear jewelry - not into the bling.
    Reply:I have my tragus done, normal ear lobes and belly, but my fav piercing would have to be my septum! (for those who dont kno thats a 'bull ring' through the centre of my nose). I love it because i can flip it up inside my nose and hide it wen i want. My parents still dont know teehee! =D
    Reply:My first pericing was when I was 18, my nose. after that I decided I was going to go crazy with them they are so addicting.:] I got my eyebrow, a snake bite, and my ear twice on each side. I plan on getting a set of doves on my shoulder blades, and a snake on my back.
    Reply:Hey Kevin, if you want to talk religon go to that board....



    I had my nose and bellybutton pierced but have since taken them out because I got bored with them...



    Oh, just thought you should know that ladybug might cause you some pain, I had a flower tattooed on my foot a couple weeks ago, OUCH!
    Reply:Wow! That's a lot of earrings! I'm totally addicted to that stuff too though, but my ears are only double pierced. In the past I had 1 cartilage peircing, my belly button and both of my nipples. I joined the army out of high school and took them out, then I had kids so those piercings had to go. I've still got one below the belt though ;)

    Tattoos. There's the real obsession. I have 7 and I sit and design more all the time. I recently started tattooing with my roommate as a hobby and I'm currently doing a rework of a really old tattoo of his. I've given myself one so far and did one for another friend of mine, and my roommate gave me a new one a few months ago. I love tattoos- getting them, giving them, drawing them, looking at them!
    Reply:For the person criticizing you, there is nothing wrong with having tattoos and piercings, even at a young age.



    I have 4 small tattoos, 2 hummingbirds one between my shoulder blades and one on my left inner ankle, I have a rose on my chest, and a butterfly on the inner side of my wrist, I also have my ears pierced at the bottom of the lobes and hoping to get 3 or 4 more hole per ear, I have my tounge pierced, and my nose, I am also hoping to get more tattoos, I love them and would not get them removed if I had to
    Reply:I have two tattoos on my legs,a flowered cross,and a red rose.I have a vine bracelet on my left hand that ends in a ring .on my pointer finger...I have 3 sets of ear piercings.
    Reply:i have 4 in my ears all together my nose my nipples my belly button and my Cl!t:)
    Reply:I've got 3 in L ear, and navel. My first tat is a Reaper upper R, Lower R Oriental girl w/ half draped robe Pagoda and sun in b/g, inner arm is a wizard and toward elbow has 2 dragons connecting them all together. On upper L is self made Playboy rabbit w/cig, long hair girl w/fedora under it, Lower L is a winged angel hugging the cross!!! All my tats are in black, the only color is the blood on Reapers Scythe at the tip. Ilove my tats and wouldn't change them for anything!!!
    Reply:i have the left side of my lip pierced, 5 ear piercings, and a hello kitty tattoo on the inside of my forearm. yeah, it's cute. :)
    Reply:good for u girl.....I have 23 tattoos and i only have 3 piercings tho... its good if you like it, then no body should tell u different
    Reply:Nothing pierced

    11 tattoos
    Reply:In my personal view I think your a little to young to be going all tattoo crazy. You may want to seriosuly condsider what you want before you get it done because later on in the future you may regret it. Getting jobs will become more difficult. Im 19 and got my first tattoo on my foot its a bird and then i got a cross on the inside of my left wrist followed with a monroe piercing. I understand the additction feeling but just take more time to think about what you want.
    Reply:Well I got 4 tattoos in the last 2 months no piercings at all. I have cherries on my right leg, one rose on each shoulder blade and a name on my chest. I am getting cherry blossoms on my shoulder next week, I don't think I stopping there. I am a addicted.
    Reply:No piercings. I have two tattoos, a band of flames around my right arm and a celtic cross with a dog weave behind it and a celtic spiral pattern below it on my left arm. It's my latest tat, almost a half sleeve and I'm getting the final shading done today.
    Reply:Arnt u a little bit too young? and if ur religious tats are a sin.

    Is this tea safe?? I am six weeks pregnant.?

    The tea is "sweet dreams" herb tea by bigelow. The ingredients are chamomile, hibiscus, peppermint leaves, rose blossoms, spearmint leaves, spice, and orange blossoms. I am thinking of drinking it to help relieve migraines. Would it be safe to drink it? What about drinking it with two tea bags steeped at once?? And also what about 1-2 bags steeped for like 20 minutes. Thanks for your help. (there is supposed to be a length of time to steep tea that will make it medicinal strength, anyone know off hand how long that is and would it be safe to do?) Thanks so much for your help:)
    Is this tea safe?? I am six weeks pregnant.?
    I am so glad you asked!



    you wouldn't want to brew it that long it would be so astringent your mouth would pucker



    steer away from the mints: peppermint, spearmint

    and one of the ingredients in that tea is catnip, you do not want that

    especially since it is also a mint

    it would take a whole lot mind you, but plants in the mint family used to be used for abortions

    It can cause complications, especially at the strength you are talking



    any herbal tea is wise to check out good job!

    and herbal tea usually doesn't do well with long brews, I mean as little as 2 minutes may be enough
    Reply:Use anything herbal in moderation while you are pregnant. A few bags a day of any herbal Bigelow tea should be fine, but if you drink very large quantities, you might see some effects of some of the herbs.
    Reply:if it is caffiene free it should be alright. Just be careful because tea has been known to lower your iron :( as for the steeping for medicinal strength im not too sure.
    Reply:This is what I found:



    Teas that are not safe during pregnancy: These include anise, catnip, chamomile, comfrey, ephedra (called ma huang in traditional Chinese medicine), European mistletoe, hibiscus, horehound, Labrador, lemongrass, licorice root, mugwort, pennyroyal, raspberry leaf, rosemary, sage, sassafras, stinging nettle leaf, vetiver, and yarrow.



    Check out the link below!
    Reply:You just don't want to much caffine is all.....some of that is caffine free, if not, just limit it. No biggie. I drank small amounts of caffine when i was pregnant but wouldn't drink imatation sugars, no diet drinks. I wouldn't take any medicines either, so good job on relieving your headaches with a natural rememdy.....good luck and congrats on the baby!!
    Reply:As far as I know, avoid any teas with raspberry leaf, which can promote early labor. The rest of the ingredients sound similar to the ingredients in my morning sickness tea from our local apothecary, and I had a healthy 8lb baby a day before her due date. When in doubt, take it easy on the tea until asking your doctor :)

    Wut should i wear 2 my bac 2 skool day?

    im going 2 c alot of ppl i no there and im going 2 take a pic so wut should i wear?

    http://www.aeropostale.com/product/index... or this?

    http://www.aeropostale.com/product/index... except this tee is pink.

    bottom: a pink miniskirt w/ hibiscus flowers, a blue bubble skirt or gaucho pants?
    Wut should i wear 2 my bac 2 skool day?
    Huin Aeropostale is the best but those boyfriend tees are like not going to work with skirts or gauchos. If you HAVE to wear those shirts go with jeans.
    Reply:Neither! Theere both hiddous! Would make you look like a Flamingo!
    Reply:I think you should wear the first t shirt with the gaucho pants but thats just me.
    Reply:Stop worrying about your clothes and start worrying about your English communication skills
    Reply:the 1st shirt with the miniskirt
    Reply:The first day back to school can be exciting, nerve wrecking, dull, boring....you just never know. Dress comfortable and in something that doesn't say to much or to little. Wear something that says "first day again"
    Reply:im sry but i like neither one. My advice is this. Go to ae. com and how old r you..middle,high, elementary? i just want to know so ican help w/ what stores.

    email me @ midget_liberty_3@yahoo.com and i will pick out outfits for you
    Reply:Neither! Try mixing and matching some of your old clothes, with new clothes! It looks more natural that way!! Then do the same with accesories for it!!
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  • Will this stomp pad make me look gay?

    http://snowboards-for-sale.com/girl_stom...
    Will this stomp pad make me look gay?
    Not at all! Go for it!



    That stomp pad paired with your lavender under aromor, T9 XXL jersey and nuthuggers would look so cool!
    Reply:stomp pads are stupid. don't use them at all.
    Reply:don't even use a stomp pad.. just be pro about it!!



    if your a girl, your in the clear, but....

    if your a guy, then yea this pad is a lil gay... but if you are a homosexual then go for it!! if your straight then get a guy one or don't use one at all!!
    Reply:don't get the stomp pad, get the Dakine decorative studs and use them like a stomp pad

    and btw, they look much better than that thing you're looking at
    Reply:MAN Cheri H, I'm really starting to enjoy your biting style! First with the puppy killing, now insulting this young man's sexuality, I tip my hat to you maddam!



    yes it looks gay.



    seriously! Go look at the rest of the stomp pads! They got dice, 40's, AN ANGRY ROBOT (!!!) there are WAY better stomp pads on that site alone!



    *quickly purchases the oneballjay one with the skull and big red hand
    Reply:if ur a guy, then yea. if ur girl then no. IT HAS FLOWERS
    Reply:Yeah, that stomp pad is likely going to make people question your sexual orientation.



    Get a cool one, checkout the ones below, they look very nice on just about any board.
    Reply:I have tried using a stomp pad one time and i hated it. Otherwise i have never used one. never will. i wouldnt bother with one. take note: in the website address it says "girl_stomp_pad"

    Passion tea while pregnant?

    i had the startbucks passion iced tea and now i read it contains no caffine but has hibiscus extracts. not sure if it can harm my baby. am 18weeks. anyone else had herbal teas? anyone aware of hibiscus effects?
    Passion tea while pregnant?
    I found this at www.babycenter.com

    It says that's hibiscus isn't safe.







    Which teas are not safe?

    Many of the herbs used for teas, when taken in large or medicinal amounts, can potentially stimulate the uterus and induce miscarriage. These include anise, catnip, chamomile, comfrey, ephedra (called ma huang in traditional Chinese medicine), European mistletoe, hibiscus, horehound, Labrador, lemongrass, licorice root, mugwort, pennyroyal, raspberry leaf, rosemary, sage, sassafras, stinging nettle leaf, vetiver, and yarrow.



    Although some midwives use raspberry leaf (also known as red raspberry leaf) to aid delivery, its effectiveness hasn't been proven. In any case, it should be used only near term and under the supervision of a healthcare professional. Avoid the rest of the herbs in this list during pregnancy and lactation.



    Note: You can still eat food that contains herbs like rosemary and sage, because the amounts used in food are generally much smaller than those used in tea — and not as potent (the brewing process for making tea concentrates the chemicals of the herbs).



    Among other reasons to avoid certain herbs used in teas:



    ? Coca (also known as mate de coca) contains small amounts of cocaine.



    ? Comfrey, kava root, skullcap, valerian, and woodruff may damage your liver.



    ? Lobelia contains nicotine.



    ? Mate (or yerba mate) can contain as much caffeine as coffee.



    None of these herbs should be taken
    Reply:I would probably not drink it since you are not aware of possible effects of hibiscus.
    Reply:Actually a Hhibiscus extracts Hhibiscus Suff- something can't remember is being tested for pregnancy weight loss post partum. So maybe in a couple of years it will be something.
    Reply:herbal teas doesnt hurm you.who said that???
    Reply:****
    Reply:check the link below, it gives you a few things that are dos and donts for herbal teas, hibiscus it fine though, so enjoy, and good luck with your pregnancy

    What is your favorite type of flower?

    Wild and store bought





    Wild: Hibiscus

    Store bought: carnations



    Now your turn :)
    What is your favorite type of flower?
    Wild: Jasmine ... they smell sooooooo good!

    Store bought: Tulips ... especially pink/yellow/orange ones



    =)
    Reply:thanks! Report It
    Reply:black and blue rose
    Reply:Wild Sunflowers



    Store Daffodils
    Reply:Carnations.......they represent me........
    Reply:wild: crocus

    bought: carnations
    Reply:lotus
    Reply:Wild I love all I like to go sit at the park %26amp; overlook the prarie %26amp; watch nature I agree withthe store bought carnations they are beautiful
    Reply:wild: hibiscus

    store bought: all of them!!
    Reply:Wild: Red Hibiscus and Bird of Paradise



    Store Bought: Roses
    Reply:Wild: Orchids



    Store bought: calla lillies



    both are beautiful, delicate, sexy, feminine and sensual
    Reply:calla lillies
    Reply:Bought:Roses



    Wild:ummm Hibiscus
    Reply:any wild flowers..

    any kind i am giving my wife

    a Field of sun flowers is a great thing to see
    Reply:White Roses
    Reply:Roses
    Reply:Roses
    Reply:Jasmine's
    Reply:Lily
    Reply:Wild: Daisy's



    Shop Brought: Roses
    Reply:Wild: violets

    Bought: roses
    Reply:Sunflowers and any purple, blue flowers...
    Reply:i can`t choose between roses,lilys and daisys there all soooo pretty!!!!!!!=)
    Reply:Lilacs

    Tulips
    Reply:wild: forget-me-nots

    http://images.google.com/imgres?imgurl=h...



    store bought- a wide varity in the boquet

    http://www.victoriaflowerstogo.com/cut-f...
    Reply:Oh I love Lilacs they are so beautiful and they smell so nice. I buy my candles and everything with that scent.
    Reply:White Roses for both.
    Reply:Lilacs

    Sunflowers
    Reply:Tulips.....home grown.
    Reply:hydrangeas.............
    Reply:Dandelions after they've gone to seed and they're all fluffy. I call them "Foof-flowers" and so do my kids.
    Reply:Marigolds.

    Chimamanda Ngozi Adi?

    Can anyone tell me how to pronounce this name? She is the author of Purple Hibiscus and Half of a Yellow Sun.
    Chimamanda Ngozi Adi?
    Chim (as in Chimpanzee)



    Chim-ah-manda



    Ngozi -- N is hummed. NN-gor-zee



    Adichie -- it has four syllables -- ah-dee-chee-eh
    Reply:You pronounce it Phonetically Chim Amanda exept for Ngosi which is ( n go zee ) Adi chi.



    Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie is a formidable member of the newest generation of Nigerian writers. Her debut novel, Purple Hibiscus, won the Commonwealth Writers’ Prize for Best First Book and was shortlisted for the Orange Prize for Fiction. She is currently at work on her second novel, Half of a Yellow Sun, set in Nigeria during the Biafran War. In the conversation that follows, Adichie shares her views on religion in Nigeria, the seduction of Lagos, the legacy of Biafra and its place in her work, and what it means for her to be Nigerian.



    http://chimurenga.co.za/modules.php?name...
    Reply:*chim aman da n gozi ai.
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    White cala lily... is that a good wedding flower?

    im doing a play on my future wedding comedy/drama cala lilys are my favorite flowers beside hibiscus, and baby's breath....
    White cala lily... is that a good wedding flower?
    Im afraid i allways put lillys with funurels
    Reply:They are very nice for a wedding. I had the white ones when i got married i held them with the long steams and a purple ribbon wrapped around the stem all the way down . the only thing is it all depends on the time of year you get married i got married in aug. and they were not in season then so it was very expensive to get fresh so i opted for silk they were still very nice and looked real
    Reply:I love calla lilies and I hope to be able to use them for my own wedding; however, many people, especially here in the South, consider the Calla Lily a flower best suited for funerals. If you ask my mother, marriages might as well be funerals.
    Reply:Yeah, I agree with Janet. For some reason I link cala lilies to funerals. But people seem to like them for weddings too. I'd cut out the anthers though, if you get that on your dress it's very hard to get out.
    Reply:Calla lilies are beautiful wedding flowers. Look at the fourth photo down on this page.



    http://www.ashtongardens.com/photos.asp?...
    Reply:I think they are gorgeous and are great for weddings. The only problem with them is if you have allergies, because the sap that comes out of the stems can give you a rash.
    Reply:Yes, they are beautiful flowers for a wedding.
    Reply:they're lovely flower's-but beaware that the stamen's can stain.
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  • Virtual Hunt Clues Our search begins in the land of the free, go back in time from EST. The search is?

    can someone help with these clues for the dr pepper hunt for more contest

    Virtual Hunt Clues

    Our search begins in the land of the free, go back in time from EST.

    The search is frantic, so keep coasting along, find the peaceful sea and you won't be wrong.

    Though a part of the US nation, this place is left in isolation.

    The climate's warm, but your search will freeze, if you don't keep it below 22 degrees.

    This place was once a kingdom and a nation before its current state of formation.

    The place you seek to further your fame is north and west of its own name

    This place has something in common you see, with the eastern state of New Jersey. When this clue takes root, then you'll know, that south and east is the direction to go.

    The surest way to win this race is to gather round this populous place.

    Named for a red hibiscus bloom, head to the south and your search can resume.

    11111231 is not one number, but 6 you see. And if you get this clue in sum, you'll know where to head south from.

    Its twin is 900 years old, inside reflects in brilliant gold. Pilgrims come to realize the self. You should go south in search of wealth.

    To keep yourself on the coin's trail, go east from a place with the feature of a whale.

    Look east from many observing eyes to see the direction where the coin lies.

    The coin you seek can be found on the leeward side of this windward mound.

    From Hotel November Lima go south east, and your chances of finding the coin will be increased.

    CaCOOO is an ingredient you must know. It's used to name this metropolitan place, from which you should southeast race.

    You can cut no corners as it has none. You can keep on riding and never be done. Take this clue out for a spin, then head south for your chance to win.

    If this name you want to render typographically, add an ascender. From four letters you'll make five, then toward this place you should strive.

    This clue rings true if you think of going south and east of this icon of brotherly love.

    Head south and east on your crusade from this place honoring sacrifices made.

    Loved by many in the land, go north and west of this engagement band.

    South and west you must roam, from where a spectrum of warriors call home.

    Technically a wrong designation, stay south of this one to find the coin's location.

    This giant shell is on no beach, head north and west if the coin you'd like to reach.

    Its name alone is an illusion, for a geographer it creates confusion. South and east of this place is the direction you must race.

    North and west this clue demands, of a place where a king lives on another king's lands.

    To find the coin you'd have to slog south of here were this a bog. But it's not, and the clue is why the surrounding land is nice and dry.

    If you head this way it may get shady. From the shore pass the first lady.

    Search for the place where three royal lines intersect and are combined.

    You seek the coin, we'll tell you where: among the plumes of the last great heir.
    Virtual Hunt Clues Our search begins in the land of the free, go back in time from EST. The search is?
    These clues point to a statue of a former princess in what is known as the "triangle park" in the southern part of Honolul, Hawaii. The virtual coin has been claimed already and so it's out of play. I wasn't able to figure out every single clue, but the basics are listed below:



    Virtual Hunt Clues

    Our search begins in the land of the free, go back in time from EST. - It's in the US but the time zone is before Eastern Standard Time

    The search is frantic, so keep coasting along, find the peaceful sea and you won't be wrong. - The Pacific is the "peaceful Sea"

    Though a part of the US nation, this place is left in isolation. - The Hawaiian Islands are in isolation

    The climate's warm, but your search will freeze, if you don't keep it below 22 degrees. - This is referring to 22 degrees on the latitude/longitude scale

    This place was once a kingdom and a nation before its current state of formation. - Once again, Hawaii

    The place you seek to further your fame is north and west of its own name - Hawaii, Hawaii

    This place has something in common you see, with the eastern state of New Jersey. When this clue takes root, then you'll know, that south and east is the direction to go.

    The surest way to win this race is to gather round this populous place. - Referring to Honolulu, HI

    Named for a red hibiscus bloom, head to the south and your search can resume.

    11111231 is not one number, but 6 you see. And if you get this clue in sum, you'll know where to head south from.

    Its twin is 900 years old, inside reflects in brilliant gold. Pilgrims come to realize the self. You should go south in search of wealth.

    To keep yourself on the coin's trail, go east from a place with the feature of a whale.

    Look east from many observing eyes to see the direction where the coin lies.

    The coin you seek can be found on the leeward side of this windward mound.

    From Hotel November Lima go south east, and your chances of finding the coin will be increased.

    CaCOOO is an ingredient you must know. It's used to name this metropolitan place, from which you should southeast race. - Honolulu, when translated into English, has something to do with a pearl. CaCOOO is the chemical makeup of Calcium Carbonate...or pearls

    You can cut no corners as it has none. You can keep on riding and never be done. Take this clue out for a spin, then head south for your chance to win.

    If this name you want to render typographically, add an ascender. From four letters you'll make five, then toward this place you should strive.

    This clue rings true if you think of going south and east of this icon of brotherly love.

    Head south and east on your crusade from this place honoring sacrifices made. - The memorial cemetary is this place

    Loved by many in the land, go north and west of this engagement band. - Diamond Head (or something like that) golf course is pretty much on the southernmost point of the island and Honolulu

    South and west you must roam, from where a spectrum of warriors call home. - Warriors is the mascot for the university

    Technically a wrong designation, stay south of this one to find the coin's location.

    This giant shell is on no beach, head north and west if the coin you'd like to reach. - there is a concert location/stage known as the "shell) down south

    Its name alone is an illusion, for a geographer it creates confusion. South and east of this place is the direction you must race.

    North and west this clue demands, of a place where a king lives on another king's lands.

    To find the coin you'd have to slog south of here were this a bog. But it's not, and the clue is why the surrounding land is nice and dry.- there is a canal that separates part of the beach (where waikiki beach is and the military reserve park...basically all of the "tourist" district). Without the canal there, the tourist district would be rice patties, etc.

    If you head this way it may get shady. From the shore pass the first lady. - I think this is referring to the Royal Hawaiian Hotel (also known as the Pink Lady) on the shores of Waikiki beach

    Search for the place where three royal lines intersect and are combined. - This takes us to the Triangle Park (just N/E of the hotel (note: the address for the hotel does not accurately mark the hotel. It's actually on the beach)

    You seek the coin, we'll tell you where: among the plumes of the last great heir. - The triangle park was built and dedicated to a former princess of Hawaii (known as the "people's princess"). There is a statue of her in the park. "Plumes" refers to the peacock also depicted in the statue, which she apparently was very fond of when growing up in her lush garden estate (part of which was on the site of the now triangle park)



    Hope this helps.
    Reply:Most of the Dr Pepper Hunt for More Coins have been found.

    The clues you've posted here are for the virtual clues and the prize was claimed 3 days ago. Long gone.

    Getting my first tattoo in about 4 weeks... HELP!?

    I am 17yrs old in a couple of months ill be 18. I have aways wanted a tatoo, i know what i want i just dont know where to get it. I want to get it somewhere sexy and hott. I was thinking on my lower back in the middle or on my upper butt. its nothing big, its a little hibiscus about no bigger then an inch or two...
    Getting my first tattoo in about 4 weeks... HELP!?
    It's your body girl!!!!! Put it in a place where you feel comfortable. Ask yourself,is it for others to see or only for you. If it's only for you then you can have it on your butt but if it's for others to see then you can have it on your back. I'm sure it can be seen with low-ride pants. But one advice. If having a small tattoo don put it on your lower back as it won't look nice but if that's wat you want then go for it.
    Reply:Don't get a "tramp stamp" on your lower back EVERYONE has a tattoo there, go original!
    Reply:Sounds great, you might want to consider getting it a little bigger..
    Reply:I would wait until I was older. I think back to when I was 18 (I'm 25 now) and I don't even know who that person was. I would be totally unhappy if I got a tatoo then because my style is so different now.



    But if you wont change your mind, Good luck!
    Reply:I have a tattoo on my lower back but it is pretty big and when I was going in she (my tattoo artist) said not to get one that is too small on your lower back or it will kinda look lost another thing to keep in mind when your getting a tattoo on your back is that you can't really see it everyone else can see it if you want them to but you like never get to see it. Another thing to think about with tattoos on your lower back is when and if you ever have kids depending on where it is on your back you might not be able to get an epidural I was very lucky that my tattoo wasn't any higher up on my back the anaesthesiologist told me that if my tattoo was a little higher I wouldn't have been able to get an epidural and he said some anaesthesiologist won't do it period on someone with a back tattoo (jerks) .. it was something I never thought about when I got the tattoo about 5 years ago but I'm so glad that it was okay I don't know if I would have been able to make it Through labour with out one good luck
    Reply:I got my first tattoo for my 18th as well, and I was wanting to go into a professional position when i get into a career. So it needed to be able to be covered, and so I got mine on my lower back. Mine was Celtic looking, so it was bigger, a hibiscus would look hot up on a shoulder too, especially if its smaller. So, it depends on how discreet you need to be.
    Reply:Before getting a tattoo, really think about what you want to have done and where on your body it will go. This isn't something you should be asking perfect strangers about. It has to be what you want, what will make you the most happy for the rest of your life and will fit your lifestyle.



    I waited several months between deciding that I wanted a second tattoo to make sure that I knew exactly what design I wanted and that I was happy with where I was planning to have it done. It was worth the wait and I haven't regreted it for a single moment since.

    Original tattoo idea?

    a hibiscus flower , south floridas popular flower, with a pin-up girl as the stigma and staminal column, which is the long skinny part sticking out of the center of the flower.



    also would this be considered odd for a man to have?
    Original tattoo idea?
    Hmm, interesting and original indeed. However, I'm just wondering how it will look on you when you're 65...
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    Tuesdays with Morrie?

    We were asked to make a life box and put objects that represent Morrie in it. So far all I have is an hourglass to represent his dwindling time and a hibiscus plant that was mentioned several times throughout the book. What else??
    Tuesdays with Morrie?
    have just got this book, and intend to start reading it tonight if i finnish it in time and have an answer for you i will get back to you. I have read 2 of Mitch Alboms books and really enjoyed them hope this ones as good.

    Im wanting to get another Tattoo! Help Please!?

    I already have a Butterfly on the back of my left shoulder

    Heart on my Foot

    Chinese symble for love on my rist

    Hibiscus tribal on my lower back



    What should I get and were should I put it?
    Im wanting to get another Tattoo! Help Please!?
    You should get a traditional Skull %26amp; Cross Bones tattoo! On like your lower hip! That would be so awesome! I want one there!
    Reply:I'm sorry, I'm terrible at helping others pick tattoos. I say think long and hard and pick something that has special special meaning to you. Even if it's something ridiculous.
    Reply:Get your zodiac =)
    Reply:You're going to let a stranger on Yahoo! Answers pick out what you should put on your body forever?



    Sad.
    Reply:you should wait until you don't have to ask this question on this board until you get a tattoo. I could tell you to tattoo dumb *** across your forehead but i think you be smart enough not to do it.
    Reply:Well I have quiet a few and I have never had to ask 4 help, oviously it's not time for youto get another one. It will just come to you or youll seeit and just know.
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  • Making my own Artifical Bouquets?

    I want to make my own artifical bouquets... But i want brilliant blues and teals.... can you die the artifical flowers? or is there any sites i can pick out my own one by one i prefeer tropical flowers hibiscus or roses .... help would be great thanx!
    Making my own Artifical Bouquets?
    Use a water-based floral spray paint on any flowers made of a porous fabric. Water-based floral paints are not toxic or flammable like regular spray paints, and they don't make the silk stiff, as many other paints do. If you are buying flowers specifically to paint them, look for the low-cost white petals rather than the more expensive colored ones.



    Steps:



    Shake the can of paint for one minute, then spray each flower lightly. If the color is too intense, spray the wet paint with water to dilute it.

    Let each flower dry for 30 minutes, or use a hair dryer for faster results.

    To add a second color to the edges of the petals, spray the paint into a pan or bowl, and dip the edges of the petals into it. To soften the color, spray the flower with water.
    Reply:Most craft stores offer a wide variety of colorful silk flowers. It would save a lot of time on your wedding date, and the flowers won't wilt or die!
    Reply:Here are some sites.

    http://www.usifloral.com/?gclid=CPCX9rjc...

    http://www.budtoblooms.com/site/558422/p...

    http://www.afloral.com/Silk-Flowers-Arti...

    http://www.save-on-crafts.com/newsilflow...



    I think some of them you have to buy more than one stem, but you'll probably need more than one anyways.
    Reply:hobby lobby!! or try a craft store or even ebay. good luck and congrats!
    Reply:Check out hobby lobby or michaels they have all sorts of colors, and may even be able to get you in other colors if they don't have the ones you want.
    Reply:http://www.wedideas.com/CascadingWhite.h...



    check out this place. they have great artificial flowers they will make for you and its not that expensive. they email you what your order looks like before they ship it so you know what your getting.
    Reply:Google it you can find anything that way. You might also want to check with craft stores in your area even check with Wal-Mart, some of them have a large artificial flower selection. Also remember that if you don't see it in the store that does not mean that they can not order a special kind or color for you.

    Hibiscusbush/hibisco?

    hibiscus bush hibisco
    Hibiscusbush/hibisco?
    Yes they are nice, and your question is?
    Reply:Never cared for them. Some people like them though.
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    Food for high blood pressure?

    i know that drinking kardadeh tea from the hibiscus plant is good for hight bloody pressure, but can anyone tell me please fi there are any other foolds which can take the bp down. i know to stay off a ful fat diet but i need to know certain specific foofs that do that.



    thank you
    Food for high blood pressure?
    Hi Elsie1912, I get hibiscus tea sent over from Egypt. I think you can get it on the internet too, but I have not found a local shop with it. I don't know of any specific food htat will lower BP on its own. Exercise and plain low fat diet, plus geting rid of stress goes a long way. Limit or don't eat red meat and eggs; up the spinach and green leaf veg; couple of glasses of red wine helps too. I've got my BP now to 125/76. Need to maintain my weight though.
    Reply:Porridge for breakfast is a good idea. It makes a good, filling meal so you won't feel like snacking.

    High salt levels in food are a major cause of high blood pressure. You can buy low-salt bread now. Tinned vegetables are another source of salt, so frozen are better. Fresh vegetables are, of course, best of all.

    Ready made meals are another cause of high salt intake. They may be convenient but that comes at too big a price, your health.

    Alcohol and smoking both send the blood pressure rocketing. So if you want to reduce your blood pressure they're both off the menu.

    Exercise is another way of reducing blood pressure levels. It might help you loose weight and being overweight is yet another risk factor.
    Reply:Only 3 things, other than conventional medication, help with raised blood pressure.

    1) Be as close to your ideal weight as possible

    2) Take regular vigorous CV exercise

    3) Lower your salt intake



    Though all of these help, I am afraid I have never seen a patient with established hypertension avoid medication.



    If your BP is high enough for your GP to have given you a diagnosis of hypertension it is foolish and dangerous to try and avoid medication. You risk heart attack and stroke!
    Reply:Get the salt out of the house, even salt substitutes. Look here www.gicare.com/pated/edtot43.htm

    Low fat, little alcohol, bit of exercise, learn to meditate.
    Reply:just eat a low salt and low fat diet and lots of friut and veggies it will help a lot, just live a healthy lifestyle...

    Thrum or Pin flower?? Help!?

    I need to know these for a project.



    Are Lilies Thrum or Pin Flowers?

    How about Dafodils or Hibiscus?





    Please Help ASAP!

    Thanks in advance!

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    Thrum or Pin flower?? Help!?
    Pin and thrum flowers are differently shaped flowers of the same species. This is a mechanism for the prevention of self fertilization. "Pin" type flowers have the stigma raised above the anthers, whereas "thrum" flowers have the anthers higher than the stigma. All you have to do now is look at those two particular types of flowers and decide which one is which type.
    Reply:What's a "thrum"? And I don't know what pin flowers are either. Clearly not botanical terms.

    Size question?

    I would like to get a small tattoo on the inside of my wrist, maybe about the size of a quarter. I have tiny wrists and don't want anything too big. I've thought about getting a hibiscus flower, but would it be possible to get that much detail in something so small? Because of the size of my wrists, I don't want to get it done if it has to be too big. What do you think?
    Size question?
    a hibiscus the size of a quarter would not look very good at all and would only look worse over time. why not get it somewhere else where you can get a good tattoo that is the size it needs to be? i understand wanting a small tattoo on the wrist but you have to get something that is supposed to be small. you can't just take any design and shrink it.
    Reply:If you're looking to get a tattoo with great detail, you won't be able to get it as small as a quarter. Being that you want a hibiscus and you want it to have details. Is there any other location on your body that you want a hibiscus tattoo?
    Reply:Don't listen to the negetive people telling you about when you are 90 what your body will look like. So many people are getting tattoos now that if you do not have an old tattoo when you are that old you will be the weird one. Make sure you pick it out for you and don't let someone talk you into something. If you lay a quarter on a table and look at it you should get an idea of how much detail could be drawn on something that small. Just deside if you want a lot of detail it may have to be bigger or if you want it plain it can be small. Lots of places to put tatts.
    Reply:That small of a tattoo wouldn't be good. If you want the detail good over time that small of a tattoo is going to look like a blur. I suggest you get it on a bigger area so you can get the detail you want without a blur in the next 10 years.
    Reply:maybe you should get a tattoo of something that doesnt have much detail... or u could find a different place with more area to get the tattoo. i guess you could go and talk to somebody at a body shop and see what they think about the idea- they might be able to fit it on there so you might as well check with them.
    Reply:you will have to go slightley bigger than a quater because if not it will look like one of them kids lolly pop tats what i mean by that is no detail can be fitted into such a small tat



    dont worry about the pain i know thats your reall question i smelt the fear



    dont worry tell the artist its your first tat and he will go easy on you



    anyway tats dont hurt that much or people like me wouldent be covered
    Reply:I watch Miami Ink alot, So after so many eps, i notice when someone come in to do a very small tattoo,they will not do it.Cause if u want to have a very small detail tattoo with full color it will look very nice for the first few years.But After that it will look like a very big mole. Cause as we get older our skin will not be as firm and smooth as now. That is what they said. Maybe u can do on your forearm.? But the wrist is a very pretty place to have a tattoo...! Hope this will help..
    Reply:over time the tat will fade...but you can get much detail in a tat...the size of a quarter though...not alot of detail there...
    Reply:sexylilreadhead... needs to get out of the tattoo section since she obviously knows nothing about them. I wont care what my tats look like at 90, cause my whole body will look like $hit anyway, and looks will be the last thing on my mind.



    but yeah, it'll be hard to fit a lot of detail on the wrists.
    Reply:A hibiscus quarter size tattoo would be hard to do but what a sweet idea. I've always thought flowers looked really awesome on the back of a neck or shoulder blade, there you would be able to get the detail you want. Awesome idea though.
    Reply:that spot is going to hurt!
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    Reply:dont get a tatoo. ul regret it no matter wat size it is when your 90 years old and have big, baggy, wrinkly tatoo skin w/ a habiscus.
    Reply:Don't get a tattoo unless its someplace private...like near the pubic area...........
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  • Can u help me to find this address "susan Dietrisch, Grobitzer weg 07, Massen, Germany'.?

    i am nihal worked @ hibiscus beach hotel 1996 . my E-Mail Address is ni_jayasighe@yahoo.com, Tel / Fax 0094 09122 26568.
    Can u help me to find this address "susan Dietrisch, Grobitzer weg 07, Massen, Germany'.?
    There's just a Dietrich Michael in this town.
    Reply:Grobitzer Weg 07, Massen, Deutschland



    Is the address...
    Reply:http://www.us.map24.com/
    Reply:Susan Dietrich

    Groebitzer Weg 7

    03238 Massen

    Germany
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    Pls read this poem and tell me what you think ...?

    1)Rusty glint, non existent kudos

    Home to Giza, Mother of Axum!

    How much longer shall this syndrome?

    Whence our exit from this doom?

    ..................

    2)Farms gone barren while children starve

    Lily and hibiscus wither in mourning

    Goodwill wanting- yet, dreams denied

    ...........

    3)Mumbo-jumbo, the dwell in nonsense

    Hearts so cruel as if possessed

    ...........
    Pls read this poem and tell me what you think ...?
    If you say so....
    Reply:not a bad start -- you still have your day job don't you ??
    Reply:I don't get it.
    Reply:I like this poem. My interpretation of it.

    From times past, great empires have risen and fail. All that was great and noble are crushed and all "good said" will be lost and forgotten.



    famin and drought, starving children, brings people to want to do good, but with a starving belly, the good-will is like a flower wilting in the suns heat. It's still wanting, and many have been denied. With all confusion we act or pretend to be as if possessed trying to hold on to what you have. Chaos has always been mans plight
    Reply:What a .....

    Red highlights with blonde hair?

    I have blonde hair and i want red highlights and I was reading in a book that hibiscus flowers will slowly dye it red but hibiscus flowers are really expensive so I need help for an at home highlighting but I dont want to go to the store and buy some cuz my mom tried that and her hair has turned purple, orange, and a BUNCH of different colors

    thanks for your help
    Red highlights with blonde hair?
    Well, dye would work a lot better than any other home solution. Dye is pretty inexpensive anyway, like maybe 8 bux at Sally's for a bottle that would last you forever. Even if it does turn a different color, is that so bad? Red might get boring after a while, and its good to change it up!
    Reply:I'm not so sure you should get red highlights. I'm blonde and if i was you I would go with something a little lighter than that. I got pink highlights and it looks really good. hope this helps,

    ~Tara :) (")^_^(")
    Reply:that wouldn't really go good with blonde
    Reply:eiw red over blonde?

    Tattoo picture?

    I'm just wondering if someone could find a picture of a specific tattoo for me. I looked, but i cant seem to find one.



    I basically want a tattoo that that includes a hibiscus flower, a star, a heart and swirls...



    I can live without the heart, but i want a hibiscus flower, a star and swirls.



    Also, a picture of a shooting star that has hearts and swirls would be nice.



    Can someone please help me out! Thanks!
    Tattoo picture?
    http://exp.bmezine.com/search/srch2004.e...



    This is what I pictured when I read your question, I hope it is what you were looking for!!!





    ** still looking for a shooting star one, found this one in the process ...

    http://exp.bmezine.com/search/srch2004.e...
    Reply:heres my hibiscus and pin up-- im a male so sorry its missing the stars/hearts/swirls lol :) but the flower is a hibiscus (realism tattoo)

    http://www.ratemyink.com/?action=ssp%26amp;pid...



    ----she is supposed to be the stigma part of the hibiscus :) thats my imagination for ya
    Reply:Best thing for something as specific as that would be to take your ideas to the tattoo artist of your choice and let me draw something out for you. If you tell them where on your body you want it they can even draw it so that the design is perfect for YOU.



    If you need ideas, check out www.bmeink.com
    Reply:How about you take your idea to a tattoo artist, they can draw it out for you in anyway you like.

    Simple as that. :)

    Can this kind of gumamela?

    Can a Hibiscus Rosa Senesis be used to make a gumamela jam?
    Can this kind of gumamela?
    Yes it can the flowers are so sweet that they make jam with it.
    Reply:Here you find a jam recipe.

    http://answers.yahoo.com/question/index?...

    and here the list of nutrients in the different parts of plant:

    http://www.pfaf.org/database/plants.php?... ( no sugar in flowers but in fruits, however no jam made with fruits, may be too much fibers. )
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  • Any interesting discoveries in your life lately?

    Today I went grocery shopping and discovered Santa Cruz Organic Hibiscus juice. mmm i fell in love instantly! I also grabbed a box of Nature's Path Organic Lemon Poppy Cookies to try and I also fell in love instantly!





    Also I discovered that I get a small pay raise perfect for our trip to NY!



    So how about you?
    Any interesting discoveries in your life lately?
    That regontion for accomplishing great things feels good. I always thought I was a good writer but to have others realize Im a good writer around me makes me feel well acknowledged. I learned to never hold back Always give it your best no matter what the circumstance.



    This site were on right now is actually full of discoveries and possibilities Im serious. I learned that it takes a year to revolve around the sun (if that person was correct), That I can write a funny song, this site has also given me a good idea has to how people think and react to certain questions... I could go on and on.....
    Reply:I discovered that there are more haters than lovers on Y!A
    Reply:my brother in law is in town and will be coming to visit. also that the dingy wenchbag at wendys can smile after all.
    Reply:I discovered that my life is horrible and lame! hooray!
    Reply:i found a dollar this morning. yay!
    Reply:I discovered a proof for the theory of evolution. A copy will be sent to anyone who requests it and provides a valid e-mail address.
    Reply:I love the new strawberry-flavored Frosted Mini-Wheats.
    Reply:Same old Same old
    Reply:I found some cottage cheese in my pants pocket...
    Reply:oh!!!



    did you know that boogers are salty?

    stick your finger up there, then taste it. it'll be salty!!!
    Reply:I discovered on sat. that my bf would rather play his dam pc game then hang out me %26amp; HIS daughter. Quite frankly something needs to change quick...it's a serious addiction and I don't know if I can handle it anymore. I'm so stressed and annoyed by it
    Reply:I went to see an ophthalmologist today and he told me that the pupil of my eyes are bigger than most people. It is OK to do a lasik surgery, but he has to make the cut bigger than my pupil otherwise I will have to wear glasses to drive.

    Help finding a specific picture?

    A few years ago i happened upon a really cool tribal sticker/tattoo. I have had the plan to get it as a real tattoo for a while, but I've lost the sticker! It was only one of those 50 cent machine stickers...It was three blue and black hibiscus...If you could help me find this image(or even one that's close) I would be very appreciative
    Help finding a specific picture?
    Check this place out, it may help you design what you are looking for.
    Reply:Not sure exactly what you want but I thought this was a really interesting design and sounded close to want you wanted. Here is a link of some other tattoos also.
    Reply:sorry...i looked really hard...i googled it and looked through a bunch of sites....couldnt find any sorry...

    Ckae Decorating???

    Help. any suggestions on sites _OR_ ways to do a hibiscus flower decoration on a cake??



    Anything helps. thnx.
    Ckae Decorating???
    Hisbiscus flowers are edible. It is easiest to decorate the cake with fresh flowers

    http://simplecakedecorating.com/list-of-...



    or make candied hibiscus flowers from the fresh flowers:



    http://www.wisegeek.com/what-are-candied...





    if you have artistic ability and cake-decorating experiencd, you could use fondant, shape into flowers and paint with food safe coloring (paste food coloring such as Wiltons -- available at Michaels -- has the most intense colors)



    http://www.flickr.com/photos/pinkcakebox...



    http://www.cakeworkscentral.com/scrapboo...



    http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Rolled-Fond...

    Do hibiscuses have thorns?

    hibiscus have no thorns. I've been in the flower business all my life and I lived in Hawaii where there are hibiscus all over the place. No thorns but the flowers are beautiful.
    Do hibiscuses have thorns?
    No.
    Reply:hibiscuses don't have thorns but have beautiful colors of flowers. And they are also called rosemallow.
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    Holiday tea blend?

    My aunt LOVES tea, and I am trying to buy her a Christmas gift.



    I found this website, www.customleaf.com. You create your own tea blend. Im not sure which blend would taste the best.



    Which one would taste good??? (www.customleaf.com)

    1.) Black tea, gingerbread flavoring, almond, and cinnamon.

    2.) Green tea, blueberry, and vanilla

    3.) Rooibos tea, cherry and almond

    4.) Honeybush tea, rose, hibiscus, ginger, and peach flavoring





    HELP!
    Holiday tea blend?
    I'd slyly try to find out what type of tea your aunt enjoys the most - black or green tea. If she generally prefers black tea, go for #1. If green tea, go for #2.



    #3 %26amp; #4 are both herbal blends (no actual tea in them, and no caffeine), so I'd steer clear of those if she really likes tea...though they both sound delicious!
    Reply:Black tea with Cinnamon sounds the most festive to me!
    Reply:# 4 sounds good to me.
    Reply:i would choose #2.
    Reply:2
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  • Can you draw me a tattoo?

    Can someone draw me a tattoo? I love the water and am a Capricorn, and a navy wife so I was think something like a Capricorn thing with a goat or mermaid with goat horns with a fishtail bottom for the main part . i was thinking of putting a bunch of things around my ankle and have it all intertwined with seaweed or water or vines or something all around the capricorn



    place

    around the ankle



    things i want in my tattoo

    feminine capricorn with goat body fish tale why b/c i am a cap



    hibiscus it means Delicate Beauty





    seahorse they take the role of both mom and dad and being a military wife you do that a LOT



    an anchor , the navy has been a big part of my life



    A sparrow, is a symbol of finding your true love, or traveling 5k miles

    starfish or sea shells just because



    color color color
    Can you draw me a tattoo?
    yes
    Reply:well ????? Report It
    Reply:No but try these links...



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    Easy to use links that will help with all your research needs, try typing a keyword or two into the search engine and see what happens.



    http://vos.ucsb.edu/index.asp



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    Cross Pollinating Plants?

    What is the best way to cross pollinate roses? Also can any two plans be cross pollinated to create a hybrid or only two plants of the same species. For example can you cross polinate Rose-Hibiscus or just Rose-Rose?
    Cross Pollinating Plants?
    species form when groups of plants become unable to breed with one another. that's the definition of species. It is however, more loosely applied with plants. Some species, generally those not distantly separated by evolution, can cross-breed. Most however cannot. Each example is individual. It's about SEXUAL COMPATIBILITY; whether the pollen and the egg are compatible enough to make a new plant. As a rule of thumb, the more similar two plant species seem, the more genetically related they are and the more chance there is of a successful coupling taking place. Hibiscus and Roses are in entirely different plant families, very distantly related and therefore almost certain not to be compatible.
    Reply:When pollen grains are transfered from the anthers of one flower to the stigma of another flower,it is called cross-pollination or allogamy.
    Reply:The best way to cross pollinate roses is to take pollen from one rose and put it in the pistma of the other type of rose. I don`t know about mixing two different plants, but mixing same species like roses probably would work. If you want to know for sure do experiments.

    Flowers ???

    i have many animals that eat different types of flowers how hard are these types to grow adn what maintinace do they need

    these are the kind i would like to grow

    chinese and other types of hibiscus

    flowering maple

    mallow
    Flowers ???
    Geraniums are a good choice.You can break them off and stick them right back in the dirt, and they will grow.Also I've seen goofers spit them out.
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    What are your favourite drinks?hot?cold?and fruit juice?

    but don't include spiritual or alcoholic.



    for me:

    hot:cappucino and rich hot chocolate,may be anise as relaxing hot drink.



    cold:lemonade,and hibiscus.



    fruit juice:cold pomengran,and pineapple.



    what about you?
    What are your favourite drinks?hot?cold?and fruit juice?
    hot: tea



    cold: lemonade or iced tea



    fruit juice: apple or pomengranate
    Reply:hot: tea

    cold: water or crystal light

    fruit juice: lemonade
    Reply:Hot: not really...

    cold: milo, lemon honey

    fruit juice: starfruit, green apple with orange
    Reply:hot: hot coco

    cold: strawberry daiquiris

    fruit juice:mango twist
    Reply:Hot - coffee



    cold - gold top milk



    Fruit juice - Copella apple
    Reply:kool aid

    minute maid

    any fruit juice

    ocean spray

    orange juice

    starbucks.
    Reply:Water, water, and lemon water.
    Reply:hot- coffee

    cold- pepsi or bottled water

    fruit juice- strawberry and kiwi
    Reply:Hot: warm apple sider, or tea

    cold: water or soda

    fruit juice: pineapple, orange, and tangerine juice.
    Reply:in summer, cold drinks, and in winter, hot tea, coffee, cappuchino,milk,(hot and fresh)

    When girls wear flowers behind their ears...?

    (i.e. like how girls in hawaii wear hibiscus flowers) which side means they're taken, and which side means they're single?
    When girls wear flowers behind their ears...?
    a flower on your right side means you're single, and a flower on your left means you're married or taken!! :) i wear it on the right;)
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  • Can you please find me a picture of this design?

    I found luggage at this store named Bentley about a year ago and I'm trying to track it down now, or at least the fabric. It is black with bright hawaiian hibiscuses, and bright green leaves. It's really girly and tropical looking.



    I found a similar fabric on a Roxy makeup bag, but I can't seem to find a picture of it. Can you please find me one?!
    Can you please find me a picture of this design?
    http://islandsurf.com/Von_Karmen_Roxy_Ro...

    First tattoo!!! help!!! i'm stuck on figuring out what i want!!?

    i'm 18 and this will be my first tattoo. but i'm having trouble figurning out what to add to it. so far all i've figured out is that i want the words "Carpe Diem", which mean 'seize the day' in latin. i want to put it on my upper back, righ below my neck. at first i was thinking of putting a hibiscus flower above the words, but then i changed my mind. and now i'm completly stuck. if you have GOOD ideas please let me know. pictures are a good help too. thanks! :)



    ps: i might go with just a flower, but i dont know what kind. or maybe something that will bring me good luck :)
    First tattoo!!! help!!! i'm stuck on figuring out what i want!!?
    http://216.239.51.104/search?q=cache:OzU...



    This one is veryyyyyy cute. Or you could have them do it in an old english font, since its in latin. You could make it smaller for your upper back. If you did do a flower, apple blossoms are gorgeous, and they're a symbol of good luck.

    http://www1.istockphoto.com/file_thumbvi...



    Good luck and i'm sure it will look great. :)
    Reply:You sound pretty certain about the Carpe Diem part so why don't you just start with that. You don't have to decide right away what else you want to put there. You have the rest of your life to decide, so don't force it. If your experience is anything like mine, when you know what you want, you won't have any doubts and you'll hardly be able to wait to get it done.
    Reply:well done for getting a tattoo, i have 2 now and want more,

    the question you have to ask yourself is this, why do i want a tatt, your first will be your most important, the second is where to put it my 1st was on m y upper arm, my second is bigger and is on my upper back

    if you don't mind me asking why on the back of your neck?

    you must think of your future where you may end up working may have a policy on visible tattoos,

    you will know what you want when you see it, i did i walked IN a tattoo place saw the dolphin and thought yep, word of warning try not to go too big 1st time, it does hurt, well more like a little burn

    good luck let me know wat you decide on

    i ahve my dolphin and a indian tribal feather.
    Reply:www.bmezine.com has so many pictures of tattoos it would take you ages to go through them all. BUT they should be able to inspire you some. There's a section specifically for flowers too.
    Reply:Well that's the fun about getting tattoo's. Getting one that has been picked out and/or designed by you and being absolutely certain that, that's specifically the one you want for the rest of your life.



    I would offer suggestions but being a tattoo enthusiast, its hard to do. Every tattoo I have holds a meaning or story behind it, I dont look at designs and say "I want that!"



    So I would say, take time... your old enough now to legally get one, and it will be with you for the rest of your life. Take time, think it over and when you've figured it out, you'll know. You'll feel in your heart that that tattoo is THE one!



    Good Luck!
    Reply:hum im gunna get a snake wraped around my wrist =]

    i like the hibiscus idea
    Reply:i think a dolphin or a cute little flower would be soo cutee

    ?
    Reply:put this on your forhead "amitto"

    lol jk





    i think that you should put http://z.about.com/d/tattoo/1/0/F/i/1/lo...

    but instead of whatevers in the flam/smoke thing put your "Carpe Diem"
    Reply:get a turtle.
    Reply:Mushrooms are super cute!
    Reply:Could do the hibiscus, I have one on my foot, everybody loves it. other flowers to try:



    Lotus

    Cherry Blossoms

    Passion Flower



    Type them in your search with tattoos and you can get pics, or do them alone and get pics of the real flowers.
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    Hiiii guys... c i'm gonna head off to the andaman islands for the new year...so here r a couple of queries...

    i'd like to know wat sort of clothes to be packed ?? items needed.. i've got dry but wavy and shiny hair with body.. while at home i use a paste of hibiscus leaves to condition my hair and then clairol shamp... so wat do U suggest as a conditioner with spf... and is sunscreen necc... plz ans asap... Thank U for ur answers...
    Hiiii guys... c i'm gonna head off to the andaman islands for the new year...so here r a couple of queries...
    Gr8 visit red skin and jolly buoy, cellular jail.

    You must be enjoying all the water-sports. Basically a tropical land so its hot but not sure hows it this month. HAVELOCK is a must visit place.



    Happy vacation!
    Reply:don't worry bcoz there whether is not cool.

    Herbal tea during pregnancy?

    I have been drinking a caffeine free herbal tea by Celestial Seasonings, Lemon zinger flavor. Been consuming at least two servings on a daily basis. The ingredients are:

    Hibiscus, rosehips, roasted chicory, orange peel, west indian lemongrass, lemon peel and whole dried lemons. Does anyone know if this is safe to consume during pregnancy?
    Herbal tea during pregnancy?
    I drink the Celestial Seasonings Blueberry tea. none of the ingredients you named can cause harm to your unborn fetus. Rosehips tea is a great source of vitamin C, it also helps to ease headaches, dizziness, and prevents bladder infections. and Hibiscus tea helps lower cholesterol and high blood pressure. Nothing wrong with that, right? Enjoy!
    Reply:I drink a pregnancy tea like the girl above me!

    It's really good, and it's good for you and your baby!

    but i don't see anything wrong with what you drink now.
    Reply:That should be fine, it's those funky non store brand teas that you need to worry about. Make sure there is no warning label on it for pregnant women. Also, I drink a pregnancy tea available at health food stores. It helps make your uterus strong.

    I can't find any red raspberry tea?

    I can't find any red raspberry tea, is raspberry zinger tea "with hibiscus" the same thing to induce labor?
    I can't find any red raspberry tea?
    I've found red raspberry leaf tea (not the same as a raspberry zinger) in health food stores (like GNC) or in the health food section of the grocery store. It's usually not in with the regular tea.



    Also, it doesn't really induce labor - it's supposed to "tone" your uterus, and is supposed to be good to drink after 32 weeks, I think. You need to drink it quite a few times a day.
    Reply:I'm in the same boat. I read the ingredients and there ARE raspberry leaves in it...which is supposed to be the ingredient, but I just don't know if there is ENOUGH of it in there!
    Reply:my niece just had her baby, %26amp; she went to an herbal pharmacist, %26amp; the pharmacist gave her red raspberry tea to flatten her stomach, (back to normal size) i dont know about inducing labor, but find an herbal pharmacist, they have it.
    Reply:My neighbor made me "homemade" raspberry leaf tea on my due date. It was in August so the leaves were around in the yard. I did go into labor that night but I don't think it had anything to do with the tea...just a coincidence.
    Reply:red raspberry tea does not induce labor , it tones the uterus and help bring contractions together when they start, You can find it at the health food store!! I`m actually making some right now!!

    mother of 3 and 36 weeks prego
    Reply:The stuff that I drank i found at the grocery store. it had red teas leaves in it. I think it helped cuz I delivered 10 days early!
    Reply:My wife drank a lot of it It taste really bad an didn't induce her labor
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  • What should i add to my tattoo?

    I think it's plain!! it's on my rite foot!! plz help all suggestions accepted!!

    THANKS





    http://i129.photobucket.com/albums/p223/...
    What should i add to my tattoo?
    ..Some color
    Reply:Is it colored, or is it just a black outline? It does look a little bland, but if it had bright colors, I think it would look beautiful.
    Reply:Is it colored or just as it is...? If it's not colored, add some color to it....if it has color, maybe add some little cute bug like a butterfly, a bumble bee, etc....sort of like it fluttering around the flowers......just a suggestion.
    Reply:your name over it in some cool font like old english
    Reply:Colors!!! I think it would look really pretty if you made the flower 2 colors, with one in the center (the bottoms of the petals) and then another color at the tips of the petals (like maybe yellow center and pink tips.) You should add a blue halo-ish background too. (Or any color.)



    If you don't like the colors idea, you could do grey-tone shading, or add some little animals or something. You could put a caterpillar on one of the leaves to make it kind of cartoony, or you could add a hummingbird, because those are always pretty.



    You could also add roots to the bottom. The cutaway look at the roots of plants always looks neat. You could make them look kind of abstract if you wanted to (like tribal or arabesque-ish) or you could put some kind of symbolism into the way they're shaped. The cascading roots could also look really cool depending on how they fell on the contours of your foot.



    Hope that helped! Good Luck!!
    Reply:Color! Maybe a bug with wings on a petal.
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    I need info please?

    http://michiganbulb.com/product.asp?pn=6...

    go to this page, and can you find out for me what the height and "spread" of this particular hibiscus is, I need to find this out to see where to place the plants.

    Thanks in advance!
    I need info please?
    Height:

    4-6 ft. (1.2-1.8 m)



    Spacing:

    24-36 in. (60-90 cm)



    Sun Exposure:

    Full Sun



    Bloom Color:

    Red

    White/Near White



    Bloom Time:

    Mid Summer

    Late Summer/Early Fall



    Foliage:

    Deciduous



    Other details:

    Average Water Needs; Water regularly; do not overwater

    Requires consistently moist soil; do not let dry out between waterings

    This plant may be considered a protected species; check before digging or gathering seeds



    Soil pH requirements:

    6.1 to 6.5 (mildly acidic)



    Propagation Methods:

    By dividing the rootball

    From herbaceous stem cuttings

    From seed; sow indoors before last frost

    From seed; direct sow after last frost



    Seed Collecting:

    Allow pods to dry on plant; break open to collect seeds
    Reply:I live in Chicago and that Michigan Bulb hibiscus is really a baby plant. It will be basically a small rooted plant and take a lot of years even to reach a height of a foot.



    I have hibiscus here and the heigth is about 3 feet max and a spread no more than two feet diameter.



    If you buy that Michigan bulb plant count on it being small for a number of years and even then that looks like second quality stuff to me.
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    Going to a College Party.. Need Hairstyle Help!!?

    My bestfriend is having a party for her 20th birthday at her paratment near the college she attends (she moved away for school). i need to figure out a cute hairstyle for the party. my hair is a bit longer than shoulder length and its really thick. i bought hibiscus flower clips to wear but i need a hairstyle to wear it with. Please Help!
    Going to a College Party.. Need Hairstyle Help!!?
    Floral hair clips are a bit juvenile for a college party.
    Reply:You could:



    1. Tie it in half and clip on the hibiscus flower clips on the top part, leaving tendrils to frame your face.



    or



    2. Pull your hair to one side (high, middle, low- doesn't matter), curl it so that it's wavy (if you already have wavy hair, that's great!) and stick the clips on top.



    or



    3. Pull your hair into a loose chignon and put the hibiscus flower clips on the side.



    or



    4. Make two small side braids, one on each side of your head and just right above the ear (you can make it thick or thin braids, really up to you), then pull them back and tie the ends together, and clip the flower clips at the ends.



    or



    5. Take the top half of your hair and twist it into a bun, pin it securely then clip the flower clips on top.



    There's really a lot of things you can do with your hair, really. I hope this helps. Have fun!
    Reply:just be yourself!

    wear it like you would wear to any party!

    blow dry it or something!
    Reply:try these retro styles which use flower grips-

    http://www.expertvillage.com/video/27977...
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    Monday, February 13, 2012

    What reminds you of home?

    I grew up in Woodstock...even though there aren't too any hippies around anymore, Fleetwood Mac reminds me. That and hibiscus. There's this house where they sell stuff--mostly hippie art or anything to do with the 60's for the tourists--on the first floor and on the wall with the patio, there's this huge wooden cut out painting of a hibiscus.
    What reminds you of home?
    Dell's lemonade, coffee milk, pizza strips, and walking down cracked sidewalks with big, beautiful trees on both sides of the street among many other things. The first three things are unique to home because I haven't seen them sold anywhere else. I was in New England.

    Hot, bright days, red clay, traffic, and sweet tea remind me of my current home in the South.
    Reply:i have no "home"...no joke...i constantly moving from place to place so like i never had a "home"...when i get a house of my own...then THAT will be "home"...
    Reply:Stewed beef sausages,potatoes,puff pastry,croquettes,gravy and various veg !!!



    My fave Sunday dinner as a kid :)
    Reply:Fall and golden Leaves.
    Reply:The smell of wood and cinnamon
    Reply:I try really REALLY hard NOT to remember my childhood home - you wouldn't wanna know what reminds me of that mess.
    Reply:music.
    Reply:My mom's cooking
    Reply:Corned Beef and Cabbage!
    Reply:Mama's homecookin!
    Reply:the smell of fresh air
    Reply:The Green Green grass.....



























































































































































    Of England
    Reply:loud, fighting, yelling, cursing, food, hell....thats what reminds me of home.
    Reply:hockey and rednecks
    Reply:I spent some of my time growing up in the Sierra Nevadas. It was my favorite place to live. Fresh snow. A bright new morning, the wind blowing around my face. Hearing snow drop from the trees. Snowmen!!!!!
    Reply:screaming, flinching, crying.



    home sweet home...thnx for reminding me

    Dicots, monocots, and gymnosperms: if you know the difference, PLEASE HELP!!!!!! what are these plants?

    Chinese hibiscus

    Heavenly Bamboo

    Sprenger asparagus

    pygmy date palm

    persian buttercup ranunculus

    indian hawthron

    taro

    sweet william

    fennel

    rose moss

    creeping wood sorrel

    japanese boxwood

    japanese aralia

    improved meyer lemon

    clivia

    daylily

    lily of the nile

    marguerite

    princess flower

    aloe vera

    split leaf philodendron

    king palm

    bird of paradise

    fig

    chinaberry

    chrysanthemum

    myoporum

    jasmine

    brisbane box

    basil

    paperbark tree

    geranium

    banana

    periwinkle

    queen palm

    sago palm

    mint (spearmint x peppermint)

    california fan palm
    Dicots, monocots, and gymnosperms: if you know the difference, PLEASE HELP!!!!!! what are these plants?
    http://www.worldplants.com/

    http://www.worldplants.com/

    http://www.ucmp.berkeley.edu/glossary/gl...
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  • Sources of traditional medicines?

    what are the sources of traditional medicine such as Aloe vera, betel, bitter gourd, clove,coconut, garlic, ginseng, hibiscus, papaya, tamarind, tumeric, lemon-grass, 'pegaga' plant and 'tongkat ali'?
    Sources of traditional medicines?
    99% of the 'natural' medicines that are used were developed in india thousands of years ago. Thus all of these items are found in india.
    Reply:What do you mean by sources?? As you yourself can see, all the medicines you listed out are plants.. And plants are the sources.. but i'm not sure if that's the answer you're looking for..



    If you are asking where we get those items now... the answer is- everywhere.. that's the best part of traditional medicines.. most of those stuff can be purchased off a grocery store, or would be found growing in your backyard..



    Some of the more exotic stuff are grown specially for their medicinal value.. in India, we get those stuff in "Ayurvedic" shops.. some of them are grown by the indian forest department.. and some by private enterpreneurs..



    If you are asking for the source of the knowledge.. well.. it must have been a result of observation over generations..



    Someone notices that when you have a particular disease, eating something makes it better and eating something else makes it worse.. then they use this observation to help their children.. and so on..



    Somewhere down the line, shamans, preists, etc who were responsible for curing the ill would have done some research and accumulated all such knowledge.. and once that happens, well... its passed on from master to desciple..
    Reply:I know only 3 variants of Ginseng. American Ginseng from Alaska, Little Red Ginseng from Korea/Japan, and Green Ginseng from Yunnan, China.
    Reply:dense forests of india...sundarbans,western ghats of india

    or any ayurvedic shops...still easier himalaya herbal products

    Tuesdays with Morrie life box?

    After reading the book, we were asked to create a "life box" including objects that Morrie would have put in a box before he died or something that describes him. So far all I have is a hibiscus plant and an hour glass to represent his dwindling time.
    Tuesdays with Morrie life box?
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    A diary or journal. A photo book. a shot glass (empty of course)
    safety shoes

    Good tattoo gallery sites?

    Anyone know any good sites that has FREE tattoo flash galleries? Or just sites that show different tattoo styles (specifically hibiscus flowers or ankle tattoos in general) besides bmeink and eviltattoo? Thanks!
    Good tattoo gallery sites?
    Bodymod.org Google Images,Tattooartists.org,about.com tattoofinder.com OR you can try just doing a search for hibiscus flowers, and take a picture to your artist, As long as its a decent size they can work with it, Also Flower tattoos look amazing with no black lines, So ask the artist if they can do it without no lines, =) Just a few hints, I'll post a link below of a flower tattoo my boyfriend done a few weeks back with no lines,
    Reply:www.bmeink.com has an awesome gallery. Everything is catagorized and you can search for exactly what you want.
    Reply:bodymod.org has a wide variety.
    Reply:http://www.ratemyink.com

    Making my own loose-leaf tea...?

    I bought some herbs lately that are known to be good for making my own loose-leaf teas.



    I think I can use just the herbs. Am I right? Or do I need actual tea leaves, too? The book I am using didn't seem to imply that I need tea leaves too, and that rather, I could just use the herbs...but now I'm not sure.



    Would it be safe to use just the herbs? Some of the ones I bought were lavender, hibiscus, nettles, lemon balm, peppermint, and jasmine.



    Websites would be helpful, but really I'm looking for a good answer from someone who makes his or her own teas.



    Thanks so much!!!
    Making my own loose-leaf tea...?
    I think that is a great idea! If you notice, most of the herbal teas are those things that you have bought. I'm not sure if the hibiscus is the same hibiscus in those teas, but it might be. I have some loose leaf spearmint, and I know it's just spearmint leaves ground up, probably marketed for tea.



    Is it safe? I'm not sure, but I can see how those things will make you sick. I don't think they're lethal either. I don't know any websites, but try WWW. adagio.com

    and click under Herbal teas....you might recognize some of those herbs. good luck
    Reply:I don't make my own loose leaf tea, but I buy it. I do not recall seeing actual tea leaves in all of my teas. Some have them in, and some I cannot find any, I think those are just herbs. The only thing I can think is that if you just used peppermint and water, I don't know that you would get the same flavor as peppermint with tea leaves and water. I think it will require some experimentation on your part to see what you like. If the book does not refer to tea leaves though, then I wouldn't fret over it.....Good luck!
    Reply:You can use just herbs, you would just be making an herbal tea. Most likely this is all you'll want to do as actual tea leaves can be more complicated to dry than herbs. If you want actual tea blended with your herbs you can just buy those leaves already prepared and blend them yourself.

    I make my own herbal tea from peppermint I grow in my garden. Just take caution when selecting the plants you're using, make sure they are not toxic.