Declines in the biodiversity of pollinating insects and wild plants in Britain, Belgium, and the Netherlands have slowed in recent years. Researchers found evidence of dramatic reductions in the diversity of species ibetween the 1950s and 1980s, but researchers say the picture brightened markedly after 1990, with a slowdown in local and national biodiversity losses [...]
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Are Europe’s wild bees bouncing back?
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GTD Connect: GTD And Evernote Setup Guide
David Allen Company Updates23 May 2013 | 11:24 pmKelly I know that this guide is your top priority at the moment but the latest update to Evernote, the Reminders function, must change how you can work GTD through Evernote. http://blog.evernote.com/blog/2013/05/23/evernote-reminders-are-here-on-mac-ios-and-web-2/ So I guess we may have to wai... -
Getting things off your mind
GTD Times23 May 2013 | 12:34 pmWhat’s grabbing your attention right now? What do you think you need to do to get it OFF your mind?—David Allen -
Using and Replacing Thinned Out Vegetables
About.com Gardening24 May 2013 | 2:30 amI preach a lot about the need to thin vegetables and how you can use the thinned plants in your cooking. I've gotten several questions about suggestions for what to do with them and how I use them. I'm pretty easy to please. The thinned plants are very tender and don't need much cooking. In fact, they are probably at their best in salads or on sandwiches. But I do use them in cooking. When I cook for just me, it's usually whatever is in the fridge sauteed or stir-fried over a grain. In this case mushrooms, spinach and olives on quinoa. I save the thinnings to toss in at the end. They wilt,… -
How to Profit From the Ultimate Big Data Source: The Weather
Allergy News24 May 2013 | 11:44 amCIO - That itch in your throat and those watery eyes? Merck, which makes the allergy pill Claritin, anticipated your hay fever and--a year ago--started making plans to capitalize on it.
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Holy Kaw!
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Are Europe’s wild bees bouncing back?
25 May 2013 | 6:52 amDeclines in the biodiversity of pollinating insects and wild plants in Britain, Belgium, and the Netherlands have slowed in recent years. Researchers found evidence of dramatic reductions in the diversity of species ibetween the 1950s and 1980s, but researchers say the picture brightened markedly after 1990, with a slowdown in local and national biodiversity losses [...] -
Finally, a first aid kit for broken hearts
25 May 2013 | 6:00 amSterile gauze and tweezers aren’t going to do the trick when it comes to healing a broken heart, but a tiny bottle of vodka to clean the wound might just do the trick. Melanie Chernock has the cure for what ails you in Love Hurts, the first aid kit for emotional wounds. Initially, I knew [...] -
11 Facebook updates your business can use
25 May 2013 | 5:43 amThe landscape of Facebook is constantly changing, and that means social media managers can easily be overlooking some great opportunities to boost their business with new features. Social Media Examiner‘s Mike Gingerich provides an audit guide to make sure your company is still on the cutting edge of this platform. #1: Maximize Your Page Cover [...] -
“Hey students: Leave those LGBT kids alone!” [infographic]
25 May 2013 | 5:34 amBeing different has always been a risk, but for LGBT youth in the digital age, it’s become deadly. This infographic by OnlineColleges takes a closer look at the problems facing LGBT youth online as well as the growing support network for those in danger. Please remember, in the words of the video project of Dan [...] -
Mad Men meets Daft Punk [video]
24 May 2013 | 5:36 pmIf you enjoyed Ken Cosgrove busting a move on Mad Men, then you’ll love it even more when Daft Punk comes to call in the last century. We dare you to keep those happy feet still. Full story at YouTube via Kottke. Messing with TV.
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David Allen Company Updates
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GTD Connect: GTD And Evernote Setup Guide
23 May 2013 | 11:24 pmKelly I know that this guide is your top priority at the moment but the latest update to Evernote, the Reminders function, must change how you can work GTD through Evernote. http://blog.evernote.com/blog/2013/05/23/evernote-reminders-are-here-on-mac-ios-and-web-2/ So I guess we may have to wai... -
GTD Connect: One Win In One Sentence.
23 May 2013 | 9:17 pmHello, Connect Members! I hope you're having a winning week! Last month, Kelly Forrister and Barb and I did a group chat about how we keep motivated and keep GTD fun. One of my motivations is my "Wins" list. I write one sentence describing a win I've had that day or that week. On difficult days, ... -
GTD Times: Getting things off your mind
23 May 2013 | 11:34 amWhat's grabbing your attention right now? What do you think you need to do to get it OFF your mind?--David Allen -
GTD Connect: Evernote Reminders
23 May 2013 | 9:35 amAwesome update to Evernote with the ability to "tag" things with a reminder time and receive an email day of to remind. Also creates a "checklist" with all the reminders for the day that can be checked off. Significant enhancement for my possible use of Evernote for GTD. -
GTD Times: The strategic value of clear space
21 May 2013 | 11:17 amIn the next Productive Living Newsletter, David Allen talks about the "Strategic Value of Clear Space." Here's a short excerpt: "How easily you can make a mess is how truly productive you can be. I don't usually work in a neat fashion. Whether I'm writing an essay, arranging flowers, or making guacamole, I wind up strewing stuff all over the place. If you were to walk into my office while I was working or thinking about something, you'd likely see notes, books, and files strewn around somewhat randomly; a mind-map on my computer screen; doodles and words scrawled on my whiteboard. When I…
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GTD Times
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Getting things off your mind
23 May 2013 | 12:34 pmWhat’s grabbing your attention right now? What do you think you need to do to get it OFF your mind?—David Allen -
The strategic value of clear space
21 May 2013 | 12:17 pmIn the next Productive Living Newsletter, David Allen talks about the “Strategic Value of Clear Space.” Here’s a short excerpt: “How easily you can make a mess is how truly productive you can be. I don’t usually work in a neat fashion. Whether I’m writing an essay, arranging flowers, or making guacamole, I wind up strewing stuff all over the place. If you were to walk into my office while I was working or thinking about something, you’d likely see notes, books, and files strewn around somewhat randomly; a mind-map on my computer screen; doodles and words… -
Organizing actions by context = faster decisions about your focus
19 May 2013 | 7:10 amQuestion: I have been implementing GTD for approximately three years. I read Getting Things Done and Making It All Work, and have gained a lot of respect for you, and the enormous sphere of knowledge and wisdom that you have shared with the World. As an architect, I run a design-oriented architectural practice, along with several job roles, and consistently attempt to balance work and a family life. Over the years, I have found that organizing next action items by context is difficult for me to implement for the following reasons: 1. I tend to be very intuitive and think about… -
Video sample of GTD & iPhone webinar
18 May 2013 | 12:38 pmThis 3-minute sample is from a recent webinar about implementing GTD on the iPhone. (This video is streaming from YouTube, so it may take a few seconds to load.) Live webinars on GTD & iPhone are scheduled on these dates. Wednesday, May 29, 10am Pacific Time Thursday, July 11, 10am Pacific Time -
Two key priority questions
17 May 2013 | 2:39 pmTwo Key Priority Questions One of the first things to do to trust your priority decisions is to make sure you’ve got a current inventory of everything you’ve said “yes” to. Turn over every rock. Look everywhere you’ve allowed input in—especially your head—and make decisions about what each one of those things means and what you want to do about it. If you’re like most people, that will leave you with a pretty healthy (and long) list of things to do. When it comes time to choose what to do, you will first be limited by your context, time available, and…
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About.com Gardening
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Using and Replacing Thinned Out Vegetables
24 May 2013 | 2:30 amI preach a lot about the need to thin vegetables and how you can use the thinned plants in your cooking. I've gotten several questions about suggestions for what to do with them and how I use them. I'm pretty easy to please. The thinned plants are very tender and don't need much cooking. In fact, they are probably at their best in salads or on sandwiches. But I do use them in cooking. When I cook for just me, it's usually whatever is in the fridge sauteed or stir-fried over a grain. In this case mushrooms, spinach and olives on quinoa. I save the thinnings to toss in at the end. They wilt,… -
Wilting Cucumber Vines
22 May 2013 | 2:30 amYour vegetable garden is probably looking good right now. Yay! The usual problems often don't show up until summer sets in and brings the insects and fungal spores with it. But if you experience the same problems year after year, now is a good time to start keeping watch for the culprits....Read Full Post -
Garden Scents
21 May 2013 | 2:30 amThe lilacs are finishing up and the Lily of the Valley are kicking into gear. My garden smells wonderful. There are a lot of fragrant flowers, but most of them are old fashioned varieties that have become hard to find. Fragrance has yet to make a comeback. Breeders are still focused on lots of blooms and disease resistance....Read Full Post -
Magical Manure
20 May 2013 | 2:30 amThere are a lot of dairy and horse farms near me and manure used to be free for the taking. If you had a truck and a shovel, you could have a nice pile of manure, slowly rotting and getting ready to enrich your soil. We also have a lot of gardeners in my area, and these days several stables charge a fee for their manure. Not everyone was pleased about being charged to clean out the barn, but it was the periodic E. coli scares that had gardeners wondering if it was worth it....Read Full Post -
Matches and Peppers
19 May 2013 | 3:30 amYou've probably heard of adding a dash of Epsom salts to the planting hole for peppers. Epsom salts provide some supplemental magnesium which is thought to help peppers set flowers and fruits, especially during hot weather....Read Full Post
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Allergy News
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How to Profit From the Ultimate Big Data Source: The Weather
24 May 2013 | 11:44 amCIO - That itch in your throat and those watery eyes? Merck, which makes the allergy pill Claritin, anticipated your hay fever and--a year ago--started making plans to capitalize on it. -
5 germ hot spots you aren't cleaning
24 May 2013 | 7:24 amHome is where the heart is -- not to mention the dirt, dust, bacteria and mold. "Most people clean what they can see, but there's a lot more to cleaning a home than just wiping down your bureau," says Richard Symes of Clenz Philly , an eco-friendly home and commercial cleaning service in New Jersey and Philadelphia. -
Many New Jersey Residents Face Allergy Hell [AUDIO]
24 May 2013 | 4:24 amIf you've been coughing, sneezing and wheezing lately, you are certainly not alone, thanks to record-high pollen levels. -
4 Tips for vacationing with allergies
24 May 2013 | 2:19 amMost of us look forward to vacations , a break from routine and a chance to get to know new cultures and try new foods. -
Company to open distribution center in Danville, create 150 jobs
23 May 2013 | 3:05 pmAllergEase , a company that makes all-natural organic allergy supplements, plans to locate its distribution operations and corporate headquarters in Danville, Va., creating 150 jobs, according to an announcement .
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NYT > Business Day
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British Village Protests Plan for Shale Gas Drilling
25 May 2013 | 2:34 amAn energy company’s plan to drill an exploratory oil well in a bucolic area of southern England has galvanized residents. -
DealBook: What Gets You Up in the Morning?
24 May 2013 | 7:52 pmPurpose is a uniquely powerful source of fuel – and satisfaction. That’s why we resonate so strongly with exhortations that speak to it, the author writes. -
USEC to Shut Uranium-Enrichment Plant in Kentucky
24 May 2013 | 7:45 pmThe closing of a plant in Paducah, Ky., could pose a problem for the American nuclear weapons arsenal over time but is not likely to affect civilian nuclear electric plants. -
New Computer Attacks Come From Iran, Officials Say
24 May 2013 | 7:22 pmThe recent attacks seem to be aimed at sabotage rather than stealing information, United States officials say. -
DealBook: Bausch & Lomb Said to Be Near $9 Billion Sale to Valeant
24 May 2013 | 6:17 pmIf completed, a transaction would be one of the biggest health care deals of the year. And it could reap a sizable profit for Bausch & Lomb’s current owner, Warburg Pincus.
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NYT > Small Business
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You're the Boss Blog: Debating How to Market an iPhone App
24 May 2013 | 4:00 amA founder of Wanderable, a honeymoon gift registry, talks about the cost of advertising on wedding blogs and how she chose her company’s name. -
In Tax Overhaul Debate, It’s Large vs. Small Companies
23 May 2013 | 5:15 pmAs large companies fight for a cut in the official corporate tax rate, small businesses fear they will pay for it. -
You're the Boss Blog: Figuring Out How to Help Small-Business Owners
23 May 2013 | 11:00 amConsult Your Community has very grand goals. It wants to address income inequality and help rebuild the American economy, and it plans to do this by deploying business students to provide free consulting to local businesses. -
You're the Boss Blog: What It Takes to Start a Company: Sleeping in a Van?
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You're the Boss Blog: Training Employees to Analyze the Business
23 May 2013 | 4:00 amA core value at H.Bloom is to be direct with colleagues about areas of improvement.
