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Home & Garden > Perennials The best drought-resistant perennials: 1 of 13
Gardeners are becoming more conscious of declining water resources, especially as many areas of the US are experiencing drought conditions from severe to moderate. Mandatory watering restrictions may also motivate gardeners to find alternate plant material which can thrive under arid conditions. Drought-resistant and toleran... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Is gaming addiction a problem?: 5 of 61
Do hours pass without notice? Does your significant other not so discretely kick your x box when crossing the room? Have you been late for work or school because you got so involved in a game? Do you need to play every day or you feel a bit unsettled? If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you may have a gaming ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives US elections 2008: Assessing Hillary Clinton's appeal to the "blue collar" vote: 1 of 12
Hillary Clinton's appeal to the "blue collar" vote is her fierce determination and indefatigable support of causes dear to the heart of the working class: rising fuel prices, housing costs, education, college affordability, affordable health insurance, and the support of labor unions. She has spent a life time supporting the... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles How to dress up your kids on a budget: 2 of 23
How to dress up your kids on a budget: LEARN TO SEW: Learning to sew may be the best way to save money and dress your child fashionably on a budget. If you have some basic sewing skills, pattern companies such as Butterick, McCall's, and Simplicity have a variety of easy sewing patterns for the beginner seamstress. Also, man... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Cultural Relations Adaptation and integration: 1 of 11
Air travel, the Internet, and many other inventions have allowed us the opportunity to become exposed to other cultures and learn more about this wonderful world. Yet, when those cultures come to our country we are afraid. Where does this fear come from? Listening to C-Span this morning, I heard a wonderful speaker talking a... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) 5 simple ways to cut back on stress: 1 of 11
Stress may produce an unhealthy physical and emotional response to life situations. The duration of stress short-lived and self-limiting or chronic. When we experience stress, we go into fight or flight mode, a heightened state of readiness and awareness that affects heart rate, digestion, blood pressure and multiple organs.... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Reading as a hobby: Escape in a good book: 7 of 75
THOUGHTS ON READING Books are my treasures. If there is anything that I have too many of, it might be books. But I cannot help myself. Within the cover of every book, there are people to meet, new places to explore, new adventures to be had. Time is the only limitation. With such a wealth of reading material at our disposal,... More..
Sports & Recreation > Camping How to prepare for a camping trip: 2 of 20
Besides procuring the necessary camping equipment, one must prepare mentally for a camping trip. One must get over one's fears of large mosquitoes, horse flies, and spiders. One must be able to brave chilly nights and forego some of the creature comforts of home such as indoor plumbing. One must realize that for the duration... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Commentary: Don Imus' faux pas: Is this a racial issue: 2 of 20
When Don Imus made the derogatory remarks about the members of the championship winning girls' basketball team, he stirred up quite a hornet's nest. Besides offending those girls and raining on their victory parade, Imus managed to anger some powerful public figures and draw some heated criticism to himself. Jesse Jackson wa... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Funniest movies ever and what made them so funny: 1 of 10
Twenty movies have made the list for my top picks of funniest movies. What made them so funny? It's a combination of great acting, writing, directing, and funny situations. Laughter is such a relief mechanism for fear, despair, embarrassment, and many other serious emotions. We laugh at the ridiculous, the silly, the stupid.... More..