Incense Cedar News
- Commission hears economic development update Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 10:09AMThe Emery County Commission met for their yearly meeting in Green River. The commission voted to approve a $250 donation to the Emery County Business Chamber to help with their kick-off event planned for October. County ...
- Cedar Park considering ban on marijuana-like herbal drugs Monday, August 30, 2010 @ 6:31PMIt is a substance that is getting the attention of state health officials and lawmakers: incense that can give you a marijuana-like high. It can also cause serious health problems, such as seizures, hallucinations, even a heart attack. One version of these herbal blends, sold as potpourri or incense, is called K2. It is also called Spice, Drolle, Genie, Space and Black Mamba. It is a blend of ...
- For Christmas in D.C., a Stanislaus tree Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 2:48AMThe Stanislaus National Forest will provide the official Christmas tree for the U.S. Capitol next year. A conifer at least 60 feet tall will be felled in November 2011 and trucked to the west front lawn of the Capitol, Forest Supervisor Susan Skalski announced Thursday.
- Take a hike: Fry Creek Trail Monday, August 23, 2010 @ 3:54PMThe Fry Creek Trail in the Cleveland National Forest meanders through some of the biggest and oldest trees in San Diego County. This trail provides a good opportunity to learn to identify some of these giant oak and pine trees that make this mountain region appear more like the Sierra Nevada than perhaps any other in Southern California.
- Trimming in Yosemite will produce clearer views of landmarks Friday, August 20, 2010 @ 12:59PMYosemite Valley visitors don't generally gaze at El Capitan from the spot where Carleton E. Watkins took an 1868 photograph of the soaring cliff -- you can't see much now through a tangle of trees.
- Park service planning to open up Yosemite views Tuesday, August 17, 2010 @ 1:40AMYosemite Valley visitors don't generally gaze at El Capitan from the spot where Carleton E. Watkins took a photo of the soaring cliff in 1868 — you can't see much now through a tangle of trees. It's one of many iconic vistas in Yosemite National Park blocked by trees and brush. Officials say there are only a few places left with a view of both upper and lower Yosemite Falls, the tallest ...
- Yosemite plan clears trees, opens vistas Saturday, August 14, 2010 @ 12:08AMYosemite National Park officials are planning to restore historic views of park landmarks over the next several years by cutting trees and burning brush.
- How To Use Fragrance In Your Home Saturday, July 31, 2010 @ 1:23PMLooking for a way to scent your home? Here are a few things to consider when looking for the perfect scent for any room in your house.
- Frank Girardot: Of sequoias and vital time warps away from it all Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 7:27PMThe stack of newspapers greeted me as I walked in the door after a week in the wilderness.
- Palomar trek is pastoral day trip Sunday, July 18, 2010 @ 2:07AMThe Observatory Trail on Palomar Mountain winds through some of the thickest forests of old-growth pine, fir, cedar and oak trees found in the county.
- Islands in the sky worth visiting Wednesday, July 7, 2010 @ 4:48AMThe 3,000-foot crest of Blue Ridge forms the western skyline of the Sacramento Valley. As the crest trail climbs, the vista expands out for nearly a hundred miles. On a calm, clear summer's day, from the southern part of the ridge, Mount Diablo stands out close at hand through the clean air, and
- Pinot chic Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 11:39PMDespite cranky reputation, pinot noir finds welcome home in California Despite cranky reputation, pinot noir finds welcome home in California.
- Yosemite sites for John Muir experience Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 5:17PMHere are five places in and adjacent to Yosemite Valley where it is indeed possible to ditch the hordes - well, the bulk of them, anyway - and get the mountains' good tidings in relative solitude.
- Yosemite sites for John Muir experience Sunday, June 27, 2010 @ 7:50AMYears ago they had a video rental shop in Yosemite Valley. The most popular rental, a clerk told me, was a tour of Yosemite - narrated by, of all people, Telly Savalas. Visitors would watch it while sequestered in their motor homes, apparently oblivious to... John Muir - Yosemite National Park - California - Yosemite - United States
- Chanting for enlightenment Friday, June 25, 2010 @ 10:56AMLocal residents formed a Soka Gakki International Buddhist group
- In the Garden: Grow California natives to prepare for global warming Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 3:34PMA Coast Redwood, a California species that grows well in the Northwest. We share many of our Washington-native plants with British Columbia and Alaska and/or Oregon and California. The ranges of some species extend to the Rocky Mountains; others reach across North America to the East Coast.
- Herbs boast a multitude of uses, and they're decorative Monday, June 7, 2010 @ 10:01PMRosemary, lavender and several of the sages are quite common in ordinary landscapes, whether or not those who have them in their gardens even notice that they have herbal merit.
- Top in Category › The mystical world of Koyasan Tuesday, May 18, 2010 @ 5:39PMI immediately noticed a different feeling about the place. The fresh alpine air filled my lungs as I took in a deep breath and a…
- We enjoy benefits of plants' efforts to please pollinators Monday, May 17, 2010 @ 9:46PMThe infinite variety of colors, fragrances, flavors and even textures that plants use to solicit the help of wildlife is amazing. Flower color, fragrance and sometimes texture are customized to attract very specific pollinators, and guide them to where they are needed.
- Wine and Spirits / The heights of good winemaking Monday, May 3, 2010 @ 4:35PMWith a fully modern winery located on Moshav Eliad on the Golan Heights, Chateau Golan released their first wines from the 2000 vintage under the hand of Oregon and California-trained winemaker Uri Hetz.
- Summer fragrances Sunday, May 2, 2010 @ 1:34AMFloaty new fragrances to splash out on this summer
- Summer scents Friday, April 30, 2010 @ 1:34AMEau de summer: floaty new fragrances to splash out on.
- Forest Service to Begin Planting in Angora Fire Area Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 4:10PMThe Forest Service in Lake Tahoe may begin planting native seedlings in the Angora Fire area as soon as next week.
- Tahoe fire restoration efforts focus on long term Wednesday, April 21, 2010 @ 7:59AMWhen the Cain family rebuilt their Tahoe Mountain home, leveled during the Angora Fire of June 2007, most windows were installed facing east.
- Local Business Celebrates Decades of Good Music Tuesday, April 13, 2010 @ 11:51PMBudget Tapes and Records has been keeping the music alive for decades in Pocatello, and this weekend they'll be celebrating a huge milestone.
- ‘Beautiful, uplifting and inspiring’ Saturday, April 3, 2010 @ 11:30PMWhen the congregation walks into Brookwood Baptist Church for Easter services, Lou Barger wants everyone to feel the meaning of the day. She and a committee of decorators keep the church adorned with flowers, plants and other accents appropriate for...
- Sun Press Calendar of Events, April 1-7 Wednesday, March 31, 2010 @ 8:32PMTHURSDAY St. Ann Church (including St. Louis, St. Philomena and Christ the King, as Communion of Saints Parish), 2175 Coventry Road, Cleveland Heights. Mass of the Lord's Supper, 7 p.m. (216) 321-0024. St. Dominic Church, 19000 Van Aken Blvd., Shaker Heights. Holy Thursday morning prayer, 8:30 a.m.; Mass of the Lord's Supper, 7:30 p.m. (216) 991-1444.
- Parlor gets council's OK Saturday, March 20, 2010 @ 6:05PMCEDAR LAKE | The prospective owners of a proposed tattoo andpiercing parlor in this lakeside community received the go-aheadlast week after discussing their philosophy and plans for theirbody art storefront at 9720 W. 133rd Ave.
- Planting proposed in Angora fire area Tuesday, March 16, 2010 @ 4:36PMThe U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on a plan to plant conifer seedlings this spring in the area charred by the Angora Fire, which burned hundreds of homes in June 2007.
- Public comment sought on Angora reforestation project Wednesday, March 10, 2010 @ 8:40AMSOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. - The U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit is seeking public comment on a proposal to plant of conifer seedlings in the Angora Fire area this spring. The Forest Service wants to expedite a decision on reforestation to plant 745, of which 450 could be planted in April. An environmental assessment for comprehensive restoration of the Angora Fire area will ...
- Planting Proposed In Angora Fire Area Tuesday, March 9, 2010 @ 12:10PMThe U.S. Forest Service is seeking public comment on a plan to plant conifer seedlings this spring in the area charred by the Angora fire, which burned hundreds of homes in June 2007.
- Scratch 'n' sniff - aromatic foliage for the garden Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:01PMFlowers scent a garden, but they have lots of company. Flower fragrance is about reproduction; leaf fragrance is generally a side effect of strategies for water conservation or pest protection. Plant resins with chemicals toxic to insects can scent foliage...
- Oklahoma authorities warn of synthetic form of marijuana Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 2:24PMOKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — State drug enforcement officials and educators say there is now a synthetic form of marijuana that may be able to avoid drug test detection.
- Best of Jackson 2010: Urban Living Wednesday, January 27, 2010 @ 5:42PMJeff Good and his business partner, Dan Blumenthal, know the secret to success in the restaurant business, and it's not rocket science: Provide top-notch service and delicious quality food every day.
- Modern ways amid old customs in Marrakech Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 8:18AMBy DAVID BEAR BLOCK NEWS ALLIANCE MARRAKECH, Morocco - The same exhortations to prayer have been called from this city's minarets five times each day for a millennium before Graham Nash's lilting lyrics etched this rose-walled medina into the imagination of a generation of baby boomers. Except of course that these days, the chants of "Allah hu Akbar " are amplified. Founded in 1070 on the dry ...
- Home with the Armadillo Friday, January 22, 2010 @ 1:12PMHome with the Armadillo
- First Native American bishop remembered Friday, January 15, 2010 @ 1:31AMGALLUP, N.M. - When Donald Pelotte became the nation's first Native American bishop, he chose to hold his ordination not in a cathedral but at Red Rock State Park.
- Apartment destroyed by fire Friday, January 8, 2010 @ 5:58AMCEDAR CITY - A fire sparked by a faulty ceiling fan destroyed one unit and damaged four others in the three-story Cedar Apartments at 304 S. 100 West on Thursday. There were no injuries and the blaze was extinguished in less than 30 minutes.
- Cedar Apartments fire destroys one unit, damages four others Thursday, January 7, 2010 @ 10:11PMCEDAR CITY — A fire sparked by a faulty ceiling fan destroyed one unit and damaged four others in the three-story Cedar Apartments at 304 S. 100 West. There were no injuries and the blaze was extinguished in less than 30 minutes.
- Have a luxury Christmas Thursday, December 17, 2009 @ 4:56AMCash to spare? Treat yourself to the best There is a school of thought that holds that it is better to eat one tiny square of divine chocolate than to devour a family-size box of Celebrations. That is what this section is about: small amounts of the very best on offer.
- Health advisory remains as Farmstead fire smoke drifts over city Wednesday, December 16, 2009 @ 10:26AMUPDATE: Health officials are monitoring smoke from the former Farmstead Foods plant that is permeating the city. Spokesman Dave Koch of Linn County Public Health said portable air monitors are being used to detect levels of pollution billowing from the fire at 1600 Third St. SE.
- Check out these 10 wines as gifts Thursday, December 10, 2009 @ 11:07PMWine is a most useful and delicious present to give at the holidays. The question always is: Which one?
- 11 wines for gift-giving Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 2:56PMWine is a most useful and delicious present to give at the holidays. The question always is: Which one? If your intended recipient has a favorite wine, do indulge him or her if you're able.
- Homes for the Holidays tour a success, Christmas spirit enjoyed by all Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 6:52AMThough the weather was chilly, the Homes for the Holidays tour offered the public warm glimpses of the holidays.
- Apartment fire quickly contained Thursday, December 3, 2009 @ 5:59AMCEDAR CITY - A fire in the Aspen Meadows apartment complex, 165 N. College Way, No. 10, caused the evacuation of an estimated 15 people residing there early Wednesday morning. There were no injuries and the blaze was contained within one hour.
- Christmas tree permits available Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 1:43PMThe Bureau of Land Management's Carson City District Office, and the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest, Carson Ranger District, recently announced the availability of Christmas tree cutting permits for the general public, The agencies conduct tree permit sales to thin small trees in overstocked areas and to provide recreational experiences for area residents.
- Fire engulfs a bedroom at Aspen Meadows apartment complex Wednesday, December 2, 2009 @ 5:58AMCEDAR CITY — A fire in the Aspen Meadows Apartment complex at Aime Avenue and College Way caused the evacuation of an estimated 15 people residing there early Wednesday morning. There were no injuries and the blaze was contained within 90-minutes.
- Screen of evergreen effective Sunday, November 29, 2009 @ 2:16AMAfter being mesmerized by the slow and pretty leaf drop of autumn, we wake up after Thanksgiving Day to the reality of the naked garden.
- 4-H students from Chico and Butte County schools work on 4-H Million Tree project in Concow Monday, November 23, 2009 @ 2:30AMCONCOW-- Local 4-H students and fire safety members helped plant a solid foundation for the future Sunday afternoon.
- Ho Chi Minh City Attractions Thursday, November 5, 2009 @ 4:07PMRetreat from humanity at this attraction, also home to a temple and history museum. The gardens, established by a French botanist in 1864, feature 2,000 trees including Chinese incense-cedar, a bonsai “forest” and a large greenhouse full of purple orchids.