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Archive for April, 2009

Preventative Medicine

Main Blog on Apr 30th 2009

There is a lot of talk today about colon cleansers.  Is colon cleansing good for you? Does anyone really need it? To a certain extent, the jury is still out. That’s because researchers have devoted little study to colon cleansing.
One of the main theories behind colon cleansing is an ancient belief called the theory of [...]

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A Dreaded Garden Pest – the Squash Bug

Main Blog on Apr 27th 2009

The squash bug destroyed our squash crop last summer.  I will be ready for this year!
Squash bugs, Anasa tristis, are sometimes mistakenly called stink bugs because they may give off a foul odor when squashed. Stink bugs have wider shieldshaped bodies than squash bugs. Squash bugs are pests on all cucurbits including cucumbers, muskmelons, pumpkins, [...]

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Organic Gardening with Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth

Main Blog on Apr 27th 2009

What is Food-Grade Diatomaceous Earth?
Diatomaceous earth consists of fossilized remains of diatoms, a type of hard-shelled algae. It is used as a filtration aid, as a mild abrasive, as a mechanical insecticide, as an absorbent for liquids, as cat litter, as an activator in blood clotting studies, and as a component of dynamite. As it [...]

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Using Peat Moss in Gardens

Main Blog on Apr 24th 2009

Peat Moss is actually a family of wild growing mosses of the Sphagnum kind or family of mosses as it is scientifically known. Peat Moss, as used in gardening,  is a fibrous, decomposed remains of these certain types of moss, which are found in very wet areas of the country. It is a highly prized natural [...]

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Gardening Technique Upside-Down Tomato Plants

Main Blog on Apr 23rd 2009

Everyone has heard of the Topsy Turvy Tomato Planter, why spend the $$
when you can do the same thing at home much more cheaply.  By doing it at home, you can reuse the container year after year which saves even more money!
 
Try this:
 
Upside-down Tomato Plants
 
 

Growing Tomatoes Upside-Down

At first glance, this might look like [...]

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Electronics

Main Blog on Apr 23rd 2009

As most have heard, Circuit City is closing its doors.  Circuit City shoppers will have to look elsewhere for their electronic needs now.  A good choice is Buy.com. 
The great thing about Buy.com is that it offers more than electronics and movies.   They offer home goods, clothing, books, jewelry, sporting goods and so much more.   With over [...]

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Gardening

Main Blog on Apr 23rd 2009

My husband put up the greenhouse we bought for our plants last weekend.  We have had so much fun putting our seedlings and plants in it.
Gardening has become a hobby that we enjoy doing together.  It is very relaxing and enjoyable. 
I got the greenhouse off ebay because I have been wanting one for a very [...]

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Term Life Insurance

Main Blog on Apr 19th 2009

Today more than ever before, it is important to be prepared for anything.  Term Life insurance is a great way to take care of your family if anything should happen to you. 
Term Life is a great way to provide for your family and is less expensive than Whole Life.  You can purchase term life insurance [...]

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Blackberry Plants

Main Blog on Apr 10th 2009

Blackberries help the body in fighting free radicals and thus, avoid various types of cancer.   All blackberry plants are perennial, with roots living for many years. 
Blackberries produce best in full sun, but they can tolerate partial shade. However, plants do not grow or produce well in heavy shade.
It’s best to avoid selecting a site where [...]

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Lay Offs Continue

Main Blog on Apr 10th 2009

Well, the lay offs continue at my place of employment.  Thirty-eight out of 50 people in one department lost their jobs yesterday.  It is just plain crazy.  No ones anything. 
It is like they like the element of shock.  I am just waiting  like all of the other employees to see what will happen next.

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