Looks like the weekend is finally here! Not that it matters since I'm working all weekend but oh well. I'll make up for it next week when I'm off.

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Good Friday & Happy weekend stax

Heracleum mantegazzianum is better known as Giant Hogweed , noo not from Harry potter;)

It's considered an invasive species as it has no known pests or diseases to counter it's spread here in North America.
Many counties, in both the U.S. and Canada, have issued public warnings, telling residents to stay away from giant hogweed. Giant hogweed sap can cause a condition called phytophotodermatitis. This condition can make skin extremely sensitive to sunlight and can result in severe burns and blisters.
It's interesting to note that many plants can cause phytophotodermatitis[3]. Would you believe that carrots (makes sense given the family), celery, many of the citrus fruits, wild forms of dill, parsley and parsnips can also cause phytophotodermatitis?

https://steemit.com/steempress/@jasonbu/bewareofheracleummantegazzianum-gianthogweed-sfrfrfv6z5

'The Art of Music' contest! Music itself has many forms and genres all having their own unique flavors. Being a musician is an art, regardless what instrument you play or device you use to modify or create musical pieces with. The point of this contest is to encompass ALL of it.
This week's theme is going to be - TRAINS.
Each week, this post begins the new contest and you have until you see the 'Contestants' post on the following Wednesday to get your entry in.
The tag #artofmusic.

https://steemit.com/artofmusic/@killerwhale/the-art-of-music-round-7

SteemFest³ - Kraków, Poland: 7/8/9/10/11 November
Are you planning to go too? Let us know!
After @roelandp announced the details of the #Steemfest3 we were instantly conflicted because Mike and I both really wanted to go. But it's exactly between a wedding and Mike's brother's 40th Birthday and we long planned to travel to the USA for these events. Kraków. Which looks like an amazing city but at first it looked like it wouldn't be possible to go.

https://steemit.com/steemfest/@for91days/for91days-will-be-at-steemfest-3-in

https://steemit.com/steemfest/@roelandp/save-the-date-steemfest-krakow-poland-7-8-9-10-11-november-hotel-packages-now-available

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