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The humble spotted gum is a world class urban tree. Here's why

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Friday, September 1, 2023

The spotted gum is one of these instantly recognisable eucalypts.

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  • The spotted gum is one of these instantly recognisable eucalypts.
  • You may well have seen a spotted gum growing happily on an urban street.
  • In fact, if the spotted gum has a secret superpower, it would be the ability to fit into our cities with a minimum of fuss.

Why are spotted gums special?

    • That leaves the famous spots on their trunks (maculatus is Latin for spotted).
    • But there are very good reasons our city planners and councils turn to the spotted gum.
    • In nature, the spotted gum and close relatives, the lemon scented gum (C. citriodora) and large leafed spotted gum (C. henryii) grow along the east coast of Australia, from far eastern Victoria to southern Queensland.
    • In New South Wales forests, you might be lucky enough to spot the pairing of spotted gums and native cycads (Macrozamia), ancient plants resembling palms.
    • Spotted gums are quick growing and hardy, if a little frost-sensitive when young.

Resilient trees for the future climate

    • On urban streets in many parts of Australia, they will endure as the climate changes – possibly for decades or even centuries.
    • These let the trees cope well with the abuses urban life can throw at them.
    • As climate change intensifies, city planners are looking for resilient street trees able to provide cooling shade in a hotter climate.
    • Read more:
      Without urgent action, these are the street trees unlikely to survive climate change

How 'dad jokes' may prepare your kids for a lifetime of embarrassment, according to psychology

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Friday, September 1, 2023

This Father’s Day you may be rolling out your best “dad jokes” and watching your children laugh (or groan).

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  • This Father’s Day you may be rolling out your best “dad jokes” and watching your children laugh (or groan).
  • Maybe you’ll hear your own father, partner or friend crack a dad joke or two.
  • You know the ones:
    What is the most condescending animal?
  • But dad jokes may also help prepare them to handle embarrassment later in life.

What are dad jokes?

    • Dad jokes are a distinct style of humour consisting of puns that are simple, wholesome and often involve a cheesy delivery.
    • You can even play around with dad joke generators if you need some inspiration.

Why are dad jokes so popular?

    • Other research shows dad jokes work on at least three levels: 1.
    • The fact that dad jokes are wholesome and inoffensive means dads can tell them around their children.
    • When people tell dad jokes to teasingly annoy someone else for fun, dad jokes work as a kind of weaponised anti-humour.
    • The stereotypical scenario associated with dad jokes is exactly this: a dad telling a pun and then his kids rolling their eyes out of annoyance or cringing from embarrassment.

Dad jokes help dads be dads

    • Dad jokes are part of a father’s toolkit for engaging with his loved ones, a way to connect through laughter.
    • Instead, fathers can revel in the embarrassment their dad jokes can produce around their image-conscious and sensitive adolescent children.
    • In fact, in a study, one of us (Marc) suggests the playful teasing that comes with dad jokes may be partly why they are such a widespread cultural phenomenon.
    • Not only is it playful and fun, it can also be used to help educate the young person how to handle feeling embarrassed.

Dad jokes are more than punchlines


    So, the next time you hear your father unleash a cringe-worthy dad joke, remember it’s not just about the punchline. It’s about creating connections and lightening the mood. So go ahead, let out that groan, and share a smile with the one who proudly delivers the dad jokes. It’s all part of the fun.

How 'dad jokes' prepare your kids for a lifetime of embarrassment, according to psychology

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, August 31, 2023

This Father’s Day you may be rolling out your best “dad jokes” and watching your children laugh (or groan).

Key Points: 
  • This Father’s Day you may be rolling out your best “dad jokes” and watching your children laugh (or groan).
  • Maybe you’ll hear your own father, partner or friend crack a dad joke or two.
  • You know the ones:
    What is the most condescending animal?
  • But dad jokes may also help prepare them to handle embarrassment later in life.

What are dad jokes?

    • Dad jokes are a distinct style of humour consisting of puns that are simple, wholesome and often involve a cheesy delivery.
    • You can even play around with dad joke generators if you need some inspiration.

Why are dad jokes so popular?

    • Other research shows dad jokes work on at least three levels: 1.
    • The fact that dad jokes are wholesome and inoffensive means dads can tell them around their children.
    • When people tell dad jokes to teasingly annoy someone else for fun, dad jokes work as a kind of weaponised anti-humour.
    • The stereotypical scenario associated with dad jokes is exactly this: a dad telling a pun and then his kids rolling their eyes out of annoyance or cringing from embarrassment.

Dad jokes help dads be dads

    • Dad jokes are part of a father’s toolkit for engaging with his loved ones, a way to connect through laughter.
    • Instead, fathers can revel in the embarrassment their dad jokes can produce around their image-conscious and sensitive adolescent children.
    • In fact, in a study, one of us (Marc) suggests the playful teasing that comes with dad jokes may be partly why they are such a widespread cultural phenomenon.
    • Not only is it playful and fun, it can also be used to help educate the young person how to handle feeling embarrassed.

Dad jokes are more than punchlines


    So, the next time you hear your father unleash a cringe-worthy dad joke, remember it’s not just about the punchline. It’s about creating connections and lightening the mood. So go ahead, let out that groan, and share a smile with the one who proudly delivers the dad jokes. It’s all part of the fun.

Taste Washington Returns in March 2024

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023

Seattle, WA, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taste Washington will return to Seattle in March 2024.

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  • Seattle, WA, Aug. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taste Washington will return to Seattle in March 2024.
  • In 2024, Taste Washington events will be scheduled across the region during the month of March.
  • The Grand Tasting, the flagship event of Taste Washington, returns to Lumen Field Event Center Saturday, March 16 and Sunday, March 17.
  • The full lineup of Taste Washington events and additional details will be listed on the Taste Washington website.

Earls Restaurant Group is Launching a Brand New Location in Southcentre Mall this Fall

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Friday, August 25, 2023

“We truly wanted this Earls location at Southcentre Mall to reflect the lifestyle and energy of our Calgary guests,” says Christine Meijer, Vice President of Operations.

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  • “We truly wanted this Earls location at Southcentre Mall to reflect the lifestyle and energy of our Calgary guests,” says Christine Meijer, Vice President of Operations.
  • Earls signature cocktails will also be available including the Passion Fruit Chili Margarita and Earls Old Fashioned.
  • The brand looks forward to sharing their exciting new space with the community and welcoming guests into the Southcentre location this fall with doors officially opening on September 21.
  • For more information about Earls Restaurant Group or to make a reservation to visit Earls Southcentre, please visit earls.ca.

Rat poison is killing our beloved native owls and tawny frogmouths – and that's the tip of the iceberg

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Friday, August 25, 2023

Australians usually reach for rat poison, without a second thought.

Key Points: 
  • Australians usually reach for rat poison, without a second thought.
  • Most of these poisons – sold at supermarkets and hardware stores – are “second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides” (SGARs) also known as single-dose anticoagulants.
  • Read more:
    How to control invasive rats and mice at home without harming native wildlife

Poisoning in tawny frogmouths and owls

    • During that time, the rodent – or any other animal that eats the poison – can keep eating more.
    • While still alive, the poisoned animal makes easy prey because it becomes lethargic and doesn’t behave in a normal, cautious manner.
    • Eating a single poisoned rodent probably won’t kill a predator, but what happens when predators are exposed to poisoned prey all the time?

Here’s what we found

    • Across four species, we found a staggering 92% of the 60 dead birds we tested had been exposed to these poisons.
    • That means animals can accumulate more in their bodies as they continue to eat poisoned prey.
    • Read more:
      Mouse plague: bromadiolone will obliterate mice, but it'll poison eagles, snakes and owls, too

Are we also poisoning other native animals?

    • Our research shows poisoning rodents is poisoning our predators, in large numbers.
    • Losing our predators to poisoning will have widespread consequences, for natural systems and urban environments.
    • We are probably inadvertently poisoning other native animals.

Is this a new ‘Silent Spring’ moment?

    • This catalysed investigations into pesticides such as DDT, which were being passed up the foodchain and “bio-accumulating” in raptors, decimating populations.
    • Our research, along with a growing body of international evidence, highlights the need to introduce restrictions on the availability of SGARs in Australia.
    • They are not approved for use in crops, in the open, or in other areas accessible to non-target animals or children.

What are the alternatives to rat poison?

    • There is a very strong likelihood you will poison more than rodents – you could be poisoning a tawny frogmouth or owl.
    • In particular, avoid any SGAR-based products (those containing brodifacoum, bromadiolone, difenacoum, difethialone and flucoumafen as the active ingredients).
    • And of course, we can support our natural predators to do what they do best, without putting themselves in harm’s way.

Mushrooms, Inc. (OTC: MSRM) Announces Diverse Business Development Team Assembled to Drive Company Growth

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Wednesday, August 23, 2023

Comprising accomplished professionals with diverse backgrounds, this team is poised to catapult Mushrooms Inc. into a new era of innovation and growth.

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  • Comprising accomplished professionals with diverse backgrounds, this team is poised to catapult Mushrooms Inc. into a new era of innovation and growth.
  • Holding advanced degrees in  medical, life sciences, and engineering, Dr. Jilek has published extensively in national and international scientific journals.
  • His leadership roles in private and public companies, combined with a network spanning the healthcare industry, establish him as a bridge between academia and business growth.
  • Alicia M. Fantozzi brings over two decades of international corporate and structured finance experience to the team.

ACS Laboratory Expands Testing Scope and Introduces Amanita Mushroom Testing Panels for Product Safety and Compliance

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Wednesday, August 16, 2023

BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACS Laboratory, the largest hemp and cannabis testing facility in the Eastern U.S., launched a comprehensive Amanita mushroom testing program.

Key Points: 
  • BOCA RATON, Fla., Aug. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- ACS Laboratory, the largest hemp and cannabis testing facility in the Eastern U.S., launched a comprehensive Amanita mushroom testing program.
  • In 2023, ACS Laboratory expanded its testing scope from cannabis and hemp to mushrooms and Kratom.
  • Having a DEA license enables ACS Laboratory to test psilocybin containing mushrooms as well as Amanita products for compliance.
  • ACS Laboratory tests Amanita mushrooms in various product types, including dried mushrooms, powders, chocolates, tinctures, gummies and capsules.

InventHelp Inventor Develops New Storage Unit for Caps (TLS-344)

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Monday, August 14, 2023

My design would preserve caps and also prevent them from being discarded throughout a home."

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  • My design would preserve caps and also prevent them from being discarded throughout a home."
  • The patent-pending invention provides a safe and effective way to store caps.
  • In doing so, it ensures that the caps retain their original shape.
  • The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households, sport cap collectors and individuals with numerous caps.

Premium Jane is Redefining Self-Care in the Form of Amanita Muscaria Gummies

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Wednesday, August 9, 2023

SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium Jane, a leading name in the hemp-derived CBD market, is once again taking the self-care industry by storm with the unveiling of their latest addition: Amanita Muscaria mushroom gummies.

Key Points: 
  • SCOTTSDALE, AZ, Aug. 9, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium Jane, a leading name in the hemp-derived CBD market, is once again taking the self-care industry by storm with the unveiling of their latest addition: Amanita Muscaria mushroom gummies.
  • Amanita Muscaria, a time-honored treasure in the fungi world, has long been associated with traditional practices and wellness rituals.
  • "We believe in the power of nature to enhance well-being, and our new Amanita Muscaria gummies exemplify that belief," says Premium Jane co-founder, Jeff Yauck.
  • Customers can place online orders now to experience the transformative potential of the Amanita Muscaria product line.