Archive for January 8th, 2010

Why did Feminized Cannabis Seeds become so popular?

Most of the websites that sells cannabis seeds nowadays have in stock only feminized cannabis seeds. 10 years ago they were considered something for professionals, but now everybody grows them. Why did they become so popular? To answer this question, we have first to know a little more close the cannabis plant, and consider the purpose of the production.

The marijuana is the mature, unfertilized (not pollinated) flower of specific cannabis strains, selected for their high contents (>5%) of THC and other cannabinoids. Given this definition, it is easy to understand why the growers are only interested in female plants.

The revolution in the cannabis seeds industry

Each cannabis plant in nature can be male or female – the male produces the polm that fertilize the female plant, that develops seeds. This is quite unusual for an annual plant, but so it is. These “regular” cannabis seeds can generate both male and female plants, in various proportions. There is no way to pre-determine the sex of the plant looking at a seed.

The only way to select female plants was, till a few years ago, to grow a larger number of regular seeds, give them time enough to flower till the sexual characters showed up. At that point the male plants were manually eliminated. This meant to grow more plant than necessary and throw away many of them. What a waste of cannabis, time and money!

Feminized cannabis seeds have been created to satisfy the need to have only female plants out of the seeds. The experiments started in the early ’90 but the technology start to be fully mature around 2005.

What are exactly the femminized cannabis seeds and how are they produced?

The feminized cannabis are produced starting with selected clones of plants of very high quality. In the Netherlands it is common choice to start with plants that are used for coffeshops production. These female plants are sprayed with special silver salts, this provokes the production of male flowers. But the polm in these flowers will only carry the female chromosome. Once crossed with another female, the offspring will only be female.

Are there other advantages?

Beside the fact that feminized seeds generate only female plants, there can be other advantages. One of them is that is possible to “clone a plant as a seed”. Of course this expression is scientifically ridiculous, but it gives really good the idea: crossing a plant with itself will carry out to the offspring a great number of the characters of the mother-plant, resulting really similar to a clone. The growers of a plant that is illegal in most of the planet seems to appreciate the predictability most of all!

Paco Lanciato is a breeder of the Ministry of Cannabis team, specialized in the feminized cannabis seeds production.

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Autoflowering cannabis seeds

In the marijuana seeds industry there is a new trend that seems unstoppable: the autoflowering cannabis seeds. But what does it mean autoflowering, and why are they so requested? To answer this question we need to look a little bit closer at the lifecycle of a female cannabis plant.

A long summer of waiting

In nature, the cannabis seeds germinate in mid-late spring and each female plant grows for the whole spring and part of the summer. Then after june 21 (assuming we are in the northern hemisphere) the lenght of the night start to grows. The plant react to the longer period of dark and in the begin of august it start to show the sign of the flowering. The flowers mature then in about 2 further months. For a marijuana grower, this mean one of these 2 things:

- to wait till the end of the summer before having the flowers ready to be harvested

or

- to provoke artificially the flowering.

The second solution means that each plant must stay in the dark for about 12 hours a day for the whole flowering period. If this condition is not satisfied, the plant will simply not flower. Or it will even stop the flowering process and re-start the vegetative growth.

Autoflowering cannabis seeds: a fast growth solution for a world that run faster and faster.

After 2 decades of selective inbreeding, the cannabis industry has managed to produce seeds that generate female plant that will complete their lifecycle in about 60 days, from seedling to a perfectly ripe marijuana bud. They deserve the adjective autoflowering because they flower independently from the number of hours of dark received every day. They complete the flowering even under 24 hours of light per day. For the growers, this mean to get a very fast harvest under the most different conditions and in the most various locations, indoor and outdoor. Autoflowering cannabis seeds have given the possibility to grow to people that for reason of space or time had never grown marijuana seeds before. The techniques of productions of these kind of seeds are now mature. Compared to the traditional strains, it is today possible to get 90% of the harvest of 85% of the THC content and at the same time, to save 33% of the time.

Paco Lanciato is a breeder of the Ministry of Cannabis team, specialized in the autoflowering cannabis seeds production.

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Bendaroos Are a Bend-y, Twist-y Blast

If you’re looking for an easy way for a child to be creative and have fun then look no further than Bendaroos.  The benefits of these simple, silly sticks are great and won’t cost you a fortune.  It’s a carefree way to have fun and let children’s imaginations carry them as far as they want to go.

One great thing about these fun sticks is that they aren’t limited to one particular activity.  You can bend them in any way, shape or form to create your own unique artwork.  They’re flexible enough to shape and wrap them any way you like, and you can even stick them to each other.  When you’re done with one shape, you can easily un-bend the sticks and re-shape them again.  They’re strong enough to hold their shape yet flexible and durable enough to be used over and over in new ways.

It’s great to be safe and hassle-free, and that is what these fun craft sticks provide.  They’re made of strong, flexible string with a thick wax coating, so there’s no worry about sharp pokes.  Often kids make a mess when creating craft projects, whether it’s from glue and glitter or colored markers and cutting paper.  These fun sticks, however, create craft projects without any mess or cleanup.  There’s no glue, stains or leftover scraps to consider.  One cool thing though is that if you want you can use extra pieces to create your own custom playground.  Build forts and castles out of old containers or use stickers and beads to make your craft stick projects more unique.

Kids are easy to bore when their boundless energy keeps them on the move, but these fun toys are great for nearly limitless enjoyment.  They come in a number of rainbow and neon colors to create realistic art as well as pieces that are as colorful as their imagination can come up with.  They also come in 125- and 250-piece packs or as many as 500 pieces so kids can build trinkets little and large.  There are traceable templates to help get started with easy designs, and the fun idea guide helps kids to stretch their imaginations to test what they are capable of building.

With Bendaroos the imagination is free to be just as flexible as these bend-y, twist-y craft sticks.  You can build, trace and cover objects for hours of fun.  You can twist them up then unwrap them and start again.  Create silly sculptures and buildings, form dolls and animals and even design jewelry and flower bouquets.  It’s all up to you.  Build your own fun with Bendaroos.

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Hop off the Bar Stool and Check Out The Best Minneapolis/St. Paul Bowling Alleys Pt. 3

Who doesn’t love bowling? This retro sport has had a resurgence in recent years with televised bowling championships and updated, modern bowling alleys with technologically advanced sound and lighting systems to make the experience fresh and new. If you’re looking for something to do with your friend beyond the usual night at the bar think about going bowling next weekend for a fun, involved activity that you can play with a drink in your hand or you can just chill and watch from the bar stool.

Flahertys Arden Bowl

Flahertys bills itself as a family friendly, down home Irish bowling alley and bar that has been serving the community for over 70 years. Family owned and operated since 1938, Flahertys is located in the Arden Hills community situated nicely between both towns and not far from 694. Also in close proximity to Bethel and Northwestern College, Flahertys is popular with the college crowd on my nights but they are Christian colleges so they are well behaved. Flahertys has a number of great deals like $6 beer pitchers and free party bus rides to Wild games on specific days. For a down home, family bowling atmosphere, check out Flahertys.

Medina Entertainment Center

If you find yourself in Medina, Minnesota for some god forsaken reason, your options for bowling are pretty limited so check out the Medina bowling alley which often hosts a number of great deals for parties and catering. Besides bowling they have a reception area for parties and even weddings, as well as hosting Robert’s Restaurant and Bar and bar and a concert venue. Medina Entertainment Center is obviously more than just bowling; it’s your all-in-one entertainment center for all your Medina fun

Alan McGee is a freelance writer from MN.

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Hop off the Bar Stool and Check Out The Best Minneapolis/St. Paul Bowling Alleys Pt. 2

Who doesn’t love bowling? This retro sport has had a resurgence in recent years with televised bowling championships and updated, modern bowling alleys with technologically advanced sound and lighting systems to make the experience fresh and new. If you’re looking for something to do with your friend beyond the usual night at the bar think about going bowling next weekend for a fun, involved activity that you can play with a drink in your hand or you can just chill and watch from the bar stool.

Skylanes Bowling

Considered one of the best kept bowling secrets in the Twin Cities, Skylanes has some of the most affordable games and drinks in the Twin Cities making it the best no frills bowling spot around. You won’t find any the kitschy cosmic bowling lights and sounds that other alleys have at this low key, old time bowling alley. Reviewers have also singled out Skylanes for having some great, homemade bar food like the BBQ sandwich and sloppy joe. If you are in the crosstown area than Skylanes might be your best bet for a retro bowling experience.

Park Tavern Bowling

With a motto like “Eat. Drink. Bowl. Party” you know Park Tavern has got to be a great time. Billing itself not only as a bowling alley but an “entertainment center” Park Tavern is a great place for a party in St. Louis Park. Just west of downtown and Uptown, Park Tavern is close enough to the suburbs and the cities that it is a popular destination for all types—families, big groups, couples, you get the deal. With a great selection of other games, from pool, darks, sports and video games, park Tavern has a great selection of entertainment options for the whole family.

Bryant-Lake Bowl

Located in the heart of Uptown, Bryant-Lake Bowl is the unique venue that hosts not only bowling, but a theater and a restaurant bar. What makes Bryant-Lake Bowl special is that they don’t just serve the usual bar food, but take great pride in their unique and popular breakfasts and entrees, with most of their menu items built around locally sourced products. They have oneo f the most popular cheap date night specials on Monday night from 6 to 12am with two entrees, a bottle of wine and one round of bowling for $28 per couple. That is pretty unbeatable considering their entrees are usually $10 or more apiece and a game is around there as well. If you want a new bowling experience check out Bryant-Lake Bowl the next time you are in the Lake Street area.

Alan McGee is a freelance writer from MN.

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Hop off the Bar Stool and Check Out The Best Minneapolis/St. Paul Bowling Alleys Pt. 1

Who doesn’t love bowling? This retro sport has had a resurgence in recent years with televised bowling championships and updated, modern bowling alleys with technologically advanced sound and lighting systems to make the experience fresh and new. If you’re looking for something to do with your friend beyond the usual night at the bar think about going bowling next weekend for a fun, involved activity that you can play with a drink in your hand or you can just chill and watch from the bar stool.

Elsie’s Bowling Center

Located in Northeast Minneapolis just across the river from the downtown Warehouse district, Elsie’s Bowling is one of the most popular bowling destinations for those in the close metro area, with 16 modern bowling lanes and the latest scoring and lighting technology. They have a number of leagues and clubs as well as the always popular “cosmic” and black light bowling most nights after 9:30pm. With great food, drinks and late hours, Elsie’s is the place to go if you are in around downtown Minneapolis looking to get your bowl on.

Memory Lanes Bowl Inc

Owned by the same company as Elsie’s, expect nothing but the highest quality bowling experience from this south Minneapolis bowling destination. Catering to a younger, hipper crowd, Memory Lanes sets itself apart with its nightly sound and light shows that feature live music in the middle of the bowling action—the band’s play in the middle of the lanes in a elevated set. They have their nights broken into categories, from cosmic to flashback to indie rock and to punk bowling nights so you are sure to find the night that caters to your favorite sound. For south Minneapolis bowling with a spin, you can’t go wrong with Memory Lanes.

Alan McGee is a freelance writer from MN.

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Installing Ford HID Lights, Playing Chess and Woodworking: Top Manly Hobbies Part 1

Men simply don’t have hobbies like they used to. Instead spending their leisure time installing new ford HID lights or enjoying a challenging game of chess, they spend their free time indoors, remote in hand, until they dose off to sleep in their reclining chairs. What men these days fail to realize is the spending leisure time satisfying pursuits provides one with endless benefits that will help expand creativity and keep the mind sharp. Get back to the basics with these manly hobbies below.

Chess

Men have been avid chess players for hundreds and hundreds of years. It’s an excellent way to improve critical thinking and problem solving skills. It teaches one to think abstracting and it better prepares men for handling many real-life situations.

Reading

It seems that no one reads these days. Many of the greatest thinkers and leaders in history were passionate, devoted readers. Reading allows one to come in contact with new waves of thinking, creating a more intelligent, well-rounded person.

Woodworking

Men used to make Christmas gifts instead of buying them and they could proudly claim responsibility for many of the beautiful furniture items in their own. Woodworking facilitates patience and has been shown to reduce stress levels.

Gardening

Many people associate the art of horticulture with women, but there is nothing more manly than a self-reliant man who sustains himself and his family with his hard work in the garden. Gardening allows men to reconnect with the great outdoors and it provides them with a beaming sense of pride and accomplishment.

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Installing Ford HID Lights, Playing Chess and Woodworking: Top Manly Hobbies Part 2

Men simply don’t have hobbies like they used to. Instead spending their leisure time installing new ford HID lights or enjoying a challenging game of chess, they spend their free time indoors, remote in hand, until they dose off to sleep in their reclining chairs. What men these days fail to realize is the spending leisure time satisfying pursuits provides one with endless benefits that will help expand creativity and keep the mind sharp. Get back to the basics with these manly hobbies below.

Car Restoration and Repair

Back in the day, men would spend hours and hours fiddling with their old cars. But in recent years, they have moved away from this manly pastime and take their cars to the repair shop instead. Taking the time to repair or restore your vehicle increases engineering and problem solving skills and it’s a great excuse for some male bonding.

Ship in a Bottle

Old men have been participating in the hobby for years and years. Children and adults alike are fascinated by the intricate details of building a ship in a bottle. It requires an immense amount of patience, dedication and diligence, as well as a steady hand, but the final result will make it worth your effort.

Fishing

For the man who doesn’t like to hunt, fishing has always been a great way to lure and catch your dinner. It’s an iconic manly hobby that brings men of older and younger generations together.

Bowling

In the 50’s era, men flocked to the bowling alley with their closest buddies for an evening of competition, beer and greasy food. Smoke filled bowling alleys were a refuge away from the responsibility of a wife and kids. This is a hobby that you can easily start with some of your friends.

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Installing Ford HID Lights, Playing Chess and Woodworking: Top Manly Hobbies Part 3

Men simply don’t have hobbies like they used to. Instead spending their leisure time installing new ford HID lights or enjoying a challenging game of chess, they spend their free time indoors, remote in hand, until they dose off to sleep in their reclining chairs. What men these days fail to realize is the spending leisure time satisfying pursuits provides one with endless benefits that will help expand creativity and keep the mind sharp. Get back to the basics with these manly hobbies below.

Letter Writing

Letter writing really is a lost art form, but it can be an incredibly interesting and satisfying hobby that you can pursue in your spare time. Stock up on fancy stationary and beautiful fountain pens. Your family and friends will appreciate the sentiment and you might even receive a few letters in return.

Alcohol Connoisseur

Whiskey, beer and wine certainly are the manliest drinks you can buy. Becoming an expert requires a lot of time and a lot of drinking, which can be a pretty good time. It’s an interactive hobby that will not only be interesting but can also introduce you to a whole new crowd of people.

Billards

There is nothing more masculine than a smoke filled pool hall. Pool requires a unique combination of geometry, psychology and strategy making the thinking man’s game of choice. It’s also a great way to let loose with a beer and some buddies.

Photography

Photography is the perfect hobby for those with artistic interests, but lack the skills required of painting. It’s not as expensive as it used to be and the best part about this hobby is that it flows well with many other hobbies. If you like to be outdoors, you can bring your camera with, no problem.

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