OK
here is the scoop, we are going to book for Jan 9 to Jan 12, 3
nights. We are pulling the trigger to get the ball rolling.
Paris
is selected, it is cool by itself, and in a great location, fairly cheap, free
parking, possibly a view of the Bellagio Fountain show which is above world
class.
$259
per person, double occupancy, Include airfare, and 3 nights stay (we went last
January and it was really the deal, not a scam)
They do charge for internet wifi $15 per night – but then
that might be included in the Resort Fee, see below
Free wifi in some public areas
Free parking
Resort fee 35.84 per night per room [not per person]
(includes internet access—how does that work?, Fitness center, phone calls)
Scroll all the way down for some pictures.
I have a friend in Vegas,
who will take us hiking to Red Rock Canyon which is near his house and they
used to do a lot of hiking. Its 30 minutes from the Strip, so
car or car pooling will be necessary. We will have a car
Hiking on
the 11th, the second full day. Time TBD
We can also set a few
other “activities” getting a bunch of people all moving and organized is like
herding cats, so my thought is to set a time and place to meet, for say a
dinner at all you can eat Sushi, meet at Paris
lobby at 6:30 PM on Tuesday the 10th if you want to
go. We did 2 Sushi all you can eats for around $25 each, and
they were very good/excellent quality.
We could also do the High Roller massive Ferris wheel, or Effel
tower. Or a Circ show. The best deals are
had by going to one of the many “ticket liquidators” that sell out non sold out
shows for cheap, that day. Again, not a scam, a real deal.
Or an off road guided Jeep
tour – I have emailed them to enquire about price – 4 different tour areas,
around 4.5 hours for the Red Rock tour
Sugar solicits an insulin response, a surge, causes oxidation of the lining of the blood vessels, which creates free radicals, and that causes damages and aging
The sugar industry is a strange one. They get lots of subsidies and special treatment from the US Government, for one. They have a strong lobby, and they manipulate science and reports to promote themselves, even when they though their actions are killing people. It really is that bad.
Also really bad are Transfats--if buying store products, check the label, any amount of Transfat
simply means, don't buy it.
Cholesterol was made out to be a horrible killer, in all cases. It was the whipping boy to coverup the lies of the food industry. But not all cholesterol is bad, and even the "bad cholesterol" doesn't have to be avoided like the plague. What is even more important ----Emotional Stress -- Much worse than cholesterol in terms of heart damage, it sets up a cascade of hormones and problems.
Stress plus sugary diet plus transfats are the "key" to poor heart health.
OLD SCIENCE----the best of the old science.
Triglicyride to HDL Ratio -- anything less than 2 is really good. Above 2 indicates "inflammation" which is a ticket to poor heart health
Blood sugars, still a very important test.
Concept of metabolic syndrome -- Waist size around 40 or more, and blood sugar seems to creep up--that is metabolic syndrome--and
But There is "New Science" and it dispels with improper diagnosis and improper treatment plans, that can cause people to deprive themselves of things that are cheap, nutritious, and actually healthy, like eggs. Or can cause them to take a statin, when a simpler change, non-drug, could have gotten the job done.
Cholesterol Fractionization--Taking a deeper look at all of the components, types of Cholesterol and breaking them down.
HDL2 is more fluffy, more buoyant than HDL3, and more protective
LDL
Small beebee shot LDL, small dense, inflammatory, thickens
LP Little A == disulfide bridge, inflammatory
If getting a cholesterol test, tell your doctor that you want
- I know you have water issues, so look for drought tolerant green
cover crops that you can cut and drop back down - the practice helps
preserve moisture, builds up the soil, creates habitat for beneficial
insects and feeds the veggies and fruits. You should try daikon and
mustard to start then throw in some clovers (clover holds up well with
being walked on so you could grow in the spaces between your planted
areas) - these plants are dynamic-accumulators and when put back on the
soil will release nutrients. Within one year you will see a huge
difference in soil quality and water retention and insect management.
This article discusses "Masanobu Fukuoka, who used cover crops to
revegetate desertified, broad-acre landscapes. (Check out his book
Sowing Seeds in the Desert.)"
http://www.motherearthnews.com/organic-gardening/cover-crops-building-soil-the-natural-way-zbcz1512.aspx
I
forgot, cover crops help repress weeds. Rye grass in particular puts
off a chemical that stops seeds from sprouting when chopped/dropped. I'm
using lolium multiflorum successfully - chop & drop before it goes
to seed, or, some areas, let it go to seed to perpetuate seed
production. It's a really nice, soft, sweet grass - good for lying on.
Wow, watched a few videos on Ginseng, these are really different types of plants. They germinate at just above freezing. They do grow "wild" in forests. They can be grown from seed.
I'll add more information when I can.
Do not plant by Oaks, they emit a chemical that hurts ginseng growth. Planting by Sugar Maples that emit calcium is ideal.
One Appalachia source says Ginseng likes soil that is 5 to 6 pH, which is quite acidic, maybe adding sulfur is needed for the best crop.
There is an 18 month stratification / germination process
for seeds
You can also buy rootlets to plant, usually 2 or 3 years old, the older the more cost, fairly costly as far as plants go.
This video series is not intended to be a perfect how-to guide on germinating and growing American ginseng, or Panax quinquefolius. My experimental setups will change over time due to changing needs and conditions. I will get more into the lore and botany of American ginseng later on. There is a lot of mystique surrounding this small perennial ivy family member.
This first episode was published on day 78! The instructions state that one should plant in fall...and expect seedlings in April! Growing American ginseng appears to be a very tough assignment based on the glacial pace at which these seeds germinate after stratification (which was done by the supplier). It's already been a very long time and I have my doubts as to whether I'll succeed or not...stay tuned to my channel to find out.
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Plant the rootlets immediately after receiving from commercial vendor for better survival rate. If you have to delay your planting, please keep them in a cool place, preferably in a refrigerator. Unseal the bag occasionally, every 2-3 days, to allow fresh air inside. Usually rootlet plantings should be finished a few weeks before soil freezing temperatures are anticipated.
The rootlets should not be allowed to wilt, and do not damage the white bud as it contains the stalk and leaves (in miniature form) of the next year’s plant. If the bud is damaged, or removed, the rootlet continues in dormancy, forms a new bud and a stalk emerge one year later.
Planting Instructions:
1. Plant in rich, loamy soil with good drainage. The best area is on a hillside in the woods where the plants are shaded from direct sunlight. Ginseng likes growing in the cool woods with 70% to 80% shading.
2. If planting in a garden, provide a slatted shade cover with an opening facing eastward to protect the ginseng from all but a little morning sun. The slats should run perpendicular to the path of the sun.
3. Plant the rootlets in the ground at least six inches apart in a “V” shaped hole (or trench).
4. Lay each rootlet down with the growth bud pointing upwards, positioning it so it will be about ½” to 1” below the soil surface.
5. Backfill with dirt and lightly pack with the flat of a rake. This will firm the soil around the roots, and will keep them from excessive drying, especially if weather is dry after planting time.
6. Cover over the area with about 2 inches of leaf litter. Leaf litter is important as an organic fertilizer and for mulching. Light mulching in addition to natural leaf fall helps retain moisture, prevent leaching, maintain humus level and minimize frost heaving and damage during the winter months.
7. Mark the area with stakes so you’ll know where to look for the plants next spring.
After the garden has been planted and mulched, the beds will require little care until plants start to emerge. Fall planted gardens should be checked several times during the winter, making certain that portions of the mulch have not blown away. Brush or similar objects placed on the bed will help hold mulch in place.
During the winter months, ginseng roots in the bed will be frozen solid and this does not usually harm them. Excessive repeated freezing and thawing may damage or even kill the roots. The mulch cover holds the soil at a more constant temperature, not allowing it to warm as much in the daytime or to freeze so quickly at night. Also, the mulch will keep beds from warming too rapidly early in the spring and premature emergence of plants which may be nipped by a late frost.
In the spring when ginseng starts to emerge you should check the beds in case the mulch is too heavy and is preventing some stalks from emerging. The stalk will be doubled over as it pushes up through the soil and will straighten erect after it is completely emerged.
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Sheesh, they got laws and programs for everything
Wisconsin Ginseng Law and Regulations
• All
harvesters are required to purchase a harvester license ($15.75 for
residents and $30.75 for non-residents), unless the individual harvests
on their own land and is not selling. The license must be in the
digger’s possession when harvesting or selling wild ginseng. •
Anyone who buys more than 8 ounces of wild ginseng in Wisconsin for
resale must obtain a Wisconsin Dealer’s License form the WI Department
of Natural Resources. • The harvest season for wild ginseng in Wisconsin
is from September 1 to November 1. Ginseng harvested during this season
may be sold by harvesters from September 1 to March 31 of the next
year. • Under Wisconsin law,
all harvested ginseng plants must have at least 3 prongs and a fruiting
stalk, and the berries must be red in color. Diggers are required to
keep the prongs and stalk from each harvested plant to provide proof
that they were present. • Ginseng diggers in Wisconsin are required to replant the seeds of harvested wild ginseng in the area of the parent plants. • Ginseng may not be harvested on state or federal owned lands in Wisconsin. • The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, serves as the state’s wild ginseng coordinator, and can be reached at (608) 438-5496 or (608) 279-1960 or at: Wild Ginseng Program, LE/8 P.O. Box 7921 Madison, WI 53707-7921
