When the government asked farmers to prepare their leaves for shipment, it did not expect it to be a daunting task.The plant needed to be cleaned and dried.The leaves needed to go into bags, labelled with a number.The plants needed to get a new watering system.It was a lot of paperwork, said Joanne Senna, who…
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How to leave Netflix (Netflix)
As the company grapples with its biggest customer loss since 2009, Netflix is facing a similar dilemma.With the recent decision to stop paying customers to watch shows on the streaming service, Netflix has begun to face a dilemma: How do you make money while also providing customers with a service that’s so much better than…
‘Leaving quotes’ is a new way to find inspiration on Twitter
There are lots of ways to find inspiring quotes from your friends and family.For some, the best inspiration is simply to go back to the source, find a quote that captures your heart and tell it your own way.For others, the inspiration is found in the places where people live, where they eat, what they…
How to pay maternity leave if you’re a dad
A few months ago, I shared my story of maternity leave with the blog and a few of my co-workers.This post is for you.I’m still in the process of writing my story and I want to share some of my tips for helping you navigate this tricky and sometimes confusing process.I know you’ll love reading…
“It’s time for a new way of living”
I love my life and I love it as a writer.I love living in this beautiful city, and I’ve done everything I can to make it work for me and my family.But in the last year or so, I’ve realized something is wrong.I’ve grown weary of my work life.It’s time to stop thinking about my…
‘A Little Bit of History’: How The Beatles’ ‘Barry Manilow’ Came to Life in The Lad’s Premiere
A little bit of history: The original video for “Barry,” the song that became a national anthem of the United States of America.In the video, the iconic song is played over a montage of footage from the first World War and the end of the Second World War.It was the soundtrack to The Beatles’s 1969…
Why did reddit go green?
Aussie sportswriter and Reddit contributor has a few words of advice for the budding green-horns.Topics:fitness,australia,canberra-2600,act,canterbury-2650,melbourne-3000,sydney-2000,brisbane-4000,vicsource ABC News (AU)
How to use parsley leaves to protect your skin
Stevia Leaves are an excellent way to prevent sun damage from the harmful effects of the sun.Use them sparingly, and do not use them if you are allergic to the leaves.Read moreRead moreThe plant’s leaves are a natural anti-inflammatory, but they also possess antimicrobial properties.They contain saponins, or molecules that can bind to bacteria in…
When leaves fall: How the maple leaf fell
The leaves of a fallen tree, once thought to be an integral part of our native flora, are now seen by many as a symbol of our cultural heritage.The leaves, once used to symbolise the leaves of our ancient ancestors, are still thought to represent the first settlers to our shores.They were first used as…
How to make chestnut tree leafs recipe
We’ve all heard the saying that “you get what you pay for.”But did you know that the chestnut leaves can be made in a pinch and that they’re also delicious?The simple trick is to mix the juice of two grapes with one tablespoon of water, then put it in a bowl.Let it sit for a…