Apricot

The apricot, Prunus armeniaca, is a species of Prunus, classified with the plum in the subgenus Prunus. The native range is somewhat uncertain due to its extensive prehistoric cultivation.

It is a small tree, 8–12 metres (26–39 ft) tall, with a trunk up to 40 centimetres (16 in) diameter and a dense, spreading canopy. The leaves are ovate, 5–9 centimetres (2.0–3.5 in) long and 4–8 centimetres (1.6–3.1 in) wide, with a rounded base, a pointed tip and a finely serrated margin. The flowers are 2–4.5 centimetres (0.8–1.8 in) diameter, with five white to pinkish petals; they are produced singly or in pairs in early spring before the leaves. The fruit is a drupe similar to a small peach, 1.5–2.5 centimetres (0.6–1.0 in) diameter (larger in some modern cultivars), from yellow to orange, often tinged red on the side most exposed to the sun; its surface can be smooth (botanically described as: glabrous) or velvety with very short hairs (botanically: pubescent). The flesh is usually firm and not very juicy.Its taste can range between sweet to tart. The single seed is enclosed in a hard stony shell, often called a "stone", with a grainy, smooth texture except for three ridges running down one side.

Prince Dead at 57

Edit TMZ 21 Apr 2016

Prince Dead at 57. The artist known as Prince has died ... TMZ has learned. He was 57. . Prince's body was discovered at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota early Thursday morning. Multiple sources connected to the singer confirmed he had passed ... They split in 2000 ... ... ....

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This undated file photo shows al Qaida leader Osama bin Laden in Afghanistan.

Journalist Says Saudis Paid Pakistan To Hide Bin Laden From Americans

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because the Saudis didn’t want the Americans to interrogate him.“The money was from the government … what the Saudis were doing, so I’ve been told, by reasonable people (I haven’t written this) is that they were also passing along tankers of oil for the Pakistanis to resell ... They were very unhappy about the attention paid to that because they went in and it was just a hit,” Hersh said ... That was the plan,” Hersh said....

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FILE: Chyna, the WWE star who became one of the best known and most popular female professional wrestlers in history in the late 1990s, has died at age 45.

Wrestling star Chyna found dead at Redondo Beach home

Edit Orlando Sentinel 21 Apr 2016

Chyna, who rose to fame as a female wrestler and actress, was found dead Wednesday at her Redondo Beach home, her manager said. Anthony Anzaldo, her manager, said she was found in the afternoon and that no cause of death had been determined. She was 45. Redondo Beach police said the department... ....

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Jennifer Aniston at the He's Just Not That Into You premiere.

Jennifer Aniston DECLARED World’s Most Beautiful Woman and we couldn’t agree more!

Edit Bollywood Life 21 Apr 2016

Thu, April 21, 2016 2.20pm IST by Aarti Iyengar. comments. Angeline Jolie Brad Pitt Relationship Timeline That Makes It Hard To Believe Their Divorce Rumours. Angelina Jolies Life In Pics Birthday Special. 71st Annual Golden Globe Awardspriyanka Chopra Sandra Bullock Julia Roberts Tom Hanks Walk The Red Carpet. It is very rare that a woman in her late 40s is still considered beautiful by Hollywood! Read on… ... 20th April....

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FILE - In this Dec. 16, 2014, file photo a man leaves the headquarters of Uber in San Francisco. The ride-hailing company said Thursday, April 7, 2016 it will pay at least $10 million to settle a case in which California prosecutors alleged it misled passengers over the quality of its driver background checks.

Uber to pay up to $100 million in driver status suits

Edit USA Today 22 Apr 2016

The ride-hailing company's drivers will remain independent contractors under the settlement.  . ... ....

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EU Amends MRLs For Captan, Propiconazole And Spiroxamine In Certain Products (SGS SA)

Edit Public Technologies 22 Apr 2016

It concluded that some information was not available and that further consideration by risk managers was required concerning the MRLs for apples, pears, quinces, medlar, loquat, apricots, cherries, peaches, plums, strawberries, blackberries, raspberries, blueberries, currants, gooseberries and tomatoes....

Be kind to your body and your taste buds with the latest KIND bar flavors

Edit The Examiner 21 Apr 2016

For those craving sweets or chocolate, try the Dark Chocolate Chili Almond, Fruit & Nut Delight, or Almond & Apricot ... Find your favorite flavors or try them all ... ....

Good Stuff: Savory bars, herb containers and a drink

Edit Detroit news 21 Apr 2016

One good savory bar. Mediterrra has come up with a series of snack bars that are by no means candy. Sundried Tomato and Basil, Kale and Pumpkin Seeds, and Bell Peppers and Green Olives are among the new offerings (they also offer yogurt and oat bars on the sweet side, featuring Apricot and Pistachio or Cherry and Pistachio) ... Retail price is about $2 ... ....

Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries on food safety control measures (South Africa Government)

Edit Public Technologies 21 Apr 2016

(Source. South Africa Government). The granting of recognition status by the Indonesian Authority with respect to food safety control measures pertaining to the export of Horticultural products ... The recognition granted is in respect of 15 agricultural commodities, namely, apples, apricots, cherries, citrus fruits, grapes, grapefruits, lemons, nectarines, oranges, peaches, pears, plums, pomelos, prunes and peanuts ... Steve Galane. Cell....

Calendula for cool weather gardens

Edit The Examiner 21 Apr 2016

Calendula is a good plant for late spring color in the garden ... Good ornamental varieties of calendula are ‘Citrus Smoothies‘, very double flowers in pastel blends of apricot and lemon with a light outer edge, ‘Orange Porcupine’, which has a quilled look to the bright orange petals, ‘Geisha Girl‘, which is a another deep orange with a very full look, almost like a small mum, and ‘Neon‘, a deep orange edged in burgundy....

Healthy Smoothie Recipes; Apricot Date Smoothie

Edit The Examiner 20 Apr 2016

This Apricot Date Smoothie is one of my favorite smoothie recipes to mix and match with other fruits. Feel free to exchange the apricot for other fruit, and still enjoy the nutrients provided from the dates ... Ingredients for Apricot Date Smoothie 3 halved apricots (pitted) 7 halved dates (pitted) 1 cup milk (I prefer coconut) ⅔ cup vanilla yogurt (ice cream if you prefer a *shake) ¾ cup Ice cubes....

Neglected 13-year-old Cocker spaniel 'Kobi' abandoned at busy shelter

Edit The Examiner 20 Apr 2016

Abandoned at the shelter at 13-years-old and so heartlessly neglected, "Kobe" ironically bears the same name as the famous Los Angeles Lakers' Kobe Bryant who retired the same day amid a flurry of purple and gold ... Click here for Kobe's Pet Harbor listing. KOBE - ID#A4938513. "My name is Kobe and I am described as a neutered male, apricot and cream Cocker Spaniel and Poodle - Miniature. The shelter thinks I am about 13 years old ... Phone ... ....

15 power foods to eat while pregnant

Edit The Oklahoman 20 Apr 2016

Do you wish the old wives’ tale of eating for two while pregnant was actually true? Why is it that you feel famished so often while pregnant? It's because you have a growing baby who is demanding more nourishment from you ... Here are 15 power foods that you should include in your diet while pregnant.. 1. Broccoli ... 2. Bananas ... 3 ... 4 ... Dried fruits like cherries, cranberries and apricots are a much healthier alternative to something full of sugar....

Absolut Elyx Presents Unique Handcrafted Cocktails at Four Seasons Hotel Singapore (Four Seasons Hotels Inc)

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(Source. Four Seasons Hotels Inc). Opulence takes on a whole new meaning as Absolut Elyx meets Four Seasons Hotel Singapore ... Each of the three unique Elyx cocktails have been specially created by award-winning brand ambassador Aki Eguchi ... The three cocktails, each available for SGD 20, include ... Copper Face - A delightful cocktail with delicious fruity notes of apricot brandy and orange zest, Absolut Elyx and Calvados ... (noodl....

Microplastics: which beauty brands are safe to use?

Edit The Guardian 19 Apr 2016

The tiny beads used in exfoliant scrubs and toothpastes are at various stages of being phased out by the industry. Until a blanket ban comes into force, here’s a handy list of popular brands to help you choose which to use and which to avoid. @j_aldred ... A single cleansing product can contain as many as 360,000 microbeads, while natural, biodegradable alternatives include jojoba beads, apricot kernels, ground nutshells and salt ... Asda ... REN....

For a healthier life

Edit Deccan Herald 19 Apr 2016

Modern bane. Like mythical goddesses with multiple manifestations, today’s women are juggling positions and responsibilities ... And almost as common are the myths surrounding it ... Include fruits such as apples, grapes, oranges, peaches, plums, lime, strawberries, apricot, grapefruit, lemon, guava, pear, watermelon and kiwifruit and also eat a handful of nuts or seeds for the much needed protein boost ... To add to that, I was overweight....

The Makers of the SPAM® Brand Team Up with Operation Gratitude and Veteran Sunny Anderson to Highlight the Return of the SPAMERICAN™ Food Truck Tour (Hormel Foods Corporation)

Edit Public Technologies 19 Apr 2016

(Source. Hormel Foods Corporation) ... April 19, 2016 ... Experience the interactive Multimedia News Release here ... Operation SPAM Gravy with Biscuits ... Anderson's dish will be served across the country alongside other unique dishes, including Cinnamon Crusted SPAM Waffles with Apricot Jam Drizzle, Barbeque SPAM Jalapeno Tacos with Pineapple Salsa and SPAM Bánh mì ... New York, N.Y ... • Cinnamon Crusted SPAM Waffles with Apricot Jam Drizzle ... Topics....

Dunne on Wine: Dashe Cellars

Edit Sacramento Bee 19 Apr 2016

... Dry Creek Valley Les Enfants Terribles Grenache ($24) from a vineyard in a rocky old riverbed near Healdsburg; and the Dashe Cellars 2014 Potter Valley McFadden Farms Dry Riesling ($22), a brassy, sleek and apricot-punctuated riesling from a Mendocino County plot that has been yielding exceptional interpretations of the varietal for three decades....

'Apricot' is featured as a movie character in the following productions:

Scallywag (2013)

Sinizen (2013)

Strawberry Shortcake: Pets on Parade (1982)

Strawberry Shortcake in Big Apple City (1981)

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