The many hats of Allan Armitage

The many hats of Allan Armitage

  I was happy to hear Allan Armitage a few weeks ago at Louisville’s wonderful Waterfront Botanical Gardens. Dr. A will take us on a journey, one that starts with the “D” word – downsizing – and continues as he selects plants for his new garden which started with nothing. We will listen as he … Read more

Balloons, trampoline and Apples to Apples are finalists for the Toy Hall of Fame

Balloons, trampoline and Apples to Apples are finalists for the Toy Hall of Fame

ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The National Toy Hall of Fame is floating the idea of inducting balloons. Praised for their versatility and universal appeal, balloons made the list Wednesday of 12 finalists being considered for the honor later this year, alongside other first-time contenders including the trampoline and the party game Apples to Apples. A panel … Read more

NY neurotech company’s brain implant allows ALS patient to control Amazon’s Alexa with thought

NY neurotech company’s brain implant allows ALS patient to control Amazon’s Alexa with thought

A man afflicted with ALS has become the first person in the world to control an Amazon Alexa digital assistant through his thoughts — thanks to a brain implant created by a New York-based neurotech startup. Synchron — a company specializing in medical technology solutions — has implanted its brain-computer interface (BCI) in a blood … Read more

Carlyle CEO Harvey Schwartz on the Fed, state of private equity and economic outlook

Carlyle CEO Harvey Schwartz on the Fed, state of private equity and economic outlook

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email CNBC’s Leslie Picker and Carlyle CEO Harvey Schwartz join ‘Squawk Box’ to discuss the state of the economy, the Fed’s inflation fight, central bank’s monetary policy, rate path outlook, state of private equity, Carlyle’s private credit strategy, and more. Source link

5 Must Have Herbs for a Kitchen Garden

5 Must Have Herbs for a Kitchen Garden

Herbs are fast and super easy to grow, as far as ROI (return of investment) the return is very high as herbs are pricey (especially organic). Organic herbs are one of the most expensive fresh additives to purchase from the supermarket, where the quality is very poor and rarely flavorsome. Fresh is always Best! Here … Read more

A Fond Goodbye to Pam Harper

A Fond Goodbye to Pam Harper

Pam Harper died last week in her home in Seaford, Virginia at the age of 93 after a short illness; and the horticultural community who knew her and loved her shared a collective sigh — as well as sharing hundreds of emails and texts alerting colleagues and friends worldwide. ‘Another giant says goodbye.’ wrote Tony … Read more