EDMONTON, Alberta, April 15 — The provincial government of Alberta said it was freezing salaries and dissolving commissions in an effort to address a budget crises sparked by low oil prices. “Faced with a 90 percent drop in non-renewable resource revenue, Albertans are confronted with a choice that will have ... Read More »
Planning your garden so that you’re planting in the right places is important for growing healthy plants, but even so, pests and diseases can scupper your good work. Catching problems early is key to keeping your garden bug-and disease-free. While you’re watering the plants, keep an eye out for brown, curled ... Read More »
The best way to think of succulents is as ‘fat plants’. Parts of them, usually their leaves, swell up with water and this stops them from drying out in arid conditions. Cacti are the most obvious examples but sedums and sempervivums are also common. They all share that fleshy, tender ... Read More »
If you want a sleek look for your outdoor space, follow these contemporary garden design ideas. SIMPLE COLOURS GETTY 1. White and green is a good base for your colour scheme. So, for instance, use pale limestone paving or gravel to create elegant paths or a patio area. 2. Paint ... Read More »
WEDNESDAY, April 13, 2016 — A surgeon’s skill level does not seem to have a big impact on long-term outcomes for weight-loss surgery patients, a new study suggests. However, one weight-loss surgeon disagreed with the study’s conclusion. Prior research had found an association between surgical skill level and short-term outcomes ... Read More »
Make gorgeous flower arrangements with a ready supply of beautiful blooms from your own flower garden. The key to a great cutting garden is to have plants flowering throughout the year, and that takes a bit of planning, especially when space is limited. The easiest way to do this is ... Read More »
STATE COLLEGE, Pa., April 13 — There is no definitive test for asthma, with most diagnoses based on history and breathing tests, both of which researchers say lack definition and depend on patients having attacks before any type of treatment. Researchers at Penn State University found microRNAs, or miRNAs, in ... Read More »
Make gorgeous flower arrangements with a ready supply of beautiful blooms from your own flower garden. The key to a great cutting garden is to have plants flowering throughout the year, and that takes a bit of planning, especially when space is limited. The easiest way to do this is ... Read More »
These gardening tips from Chris Bonnett, owner of online garden centre Gardening Express, will help you improve your skills so your garden will prosper. 1. POSITIONING The most important part of gardening is making sure you position plants in the right places. Some plants love the sun, while others thrive ... Read More »
WASHINGTON, April 13 — Blood thinners like warfarin have long been used to lower the risk of stroke in patients with atrial fibrillation, but require continuous monitoring and dietary restriction to be sure blood has not been thinned too much. Researchers at Loyola University found, however, that newer blood thinning ... Read More »
U.S. regulators gave a failing grade to five big banks on Wednesday, including JPMorgan Chase & Co (JPM.N) and Wells Fargo & Co (WFC.N), on their plans for a bankruptcy that would not rely on taxpayer money, giving them until Oct. 1 to make amends or risk sanctions. The move ... Read More »
Choosing the right material for patio flooring can be tricky. From decking, bricks, paving or gravel – which is the best option for your garden? TERRIFIC TIMBER GETTY Decking is great for many situations such as uneven surfaces, slightly sloping sites and sunny areas. But in a shady spot the porous nature of wood means that rainwater ... Read More »
