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Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling How to compost: 8 of 32

Composting produces nutrient-rich soil with no extra cost to you. Compost heaps are fairly easy to start up and maintain as long as you follow some simple guidelines. The key to a good compost heap is the mixture of 'brown' and 'green' products, keeping the compost pile wet, and turning the compost occasionally. The exact ra...
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Cinnabon cinnamon rolls: 1 of 3

Slapdash Maple Cinnamon Rolls Nothing spells comfort' on a early morning like the aroma and taste of fresh cinnamon rolls. This recipe for them calls for maple syrup icing, but one could use regular white icing instead; a recipe for that is included at the end of this recipe. I included little notes in this recipe, as it can...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Tips for naming your baby: 7 of 19

You took the tests, and you're pregnant! Congratulations! Your mind must be buzzing with possiblitiesregarding your future and your baby's future. Before the nine months is up, most people have decided on a name for their little one, but the real question is, was it the right' name? Will their child regret the parents' namin...
Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Inexpensive meals: 17 of 45

Gaby's Noodles Eating well doesn't necessarily mean spending a ton of money. There is one recipe that originated a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away, and people tend to turn back to time and time again, just for the speed and ease of this dish. There's a lot of flexibility in it, so if you don't like one ingredient, i...
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Game reviews: City of Heroes: 3 of 6

City of Heroes/Villains is a MMO that allows you to create a superhero out of your own imagination. Though it only caters to a small niche audience, it does well compared to behemoths like World of Warcraft. While City of Heroes/Villains doesn't have the massive playerbase like WoW, it brings other things to the table that o...
Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture Consumer view on agriculture: 18 of 33

The current business model for farms, charmingly dubbed "Get Big or Get Out", guts the heart of the farming industry-for both the individual trying to crave out a small living to those who dream of the behemoths that are so debated today. Buzz words like sustainability, eco-friendly and organic are being bandied around like ...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips The benefits of strength training for women: 19 of 32

When it comes to exercising, women tend to steer away from strength training for a myriad of reasons - unfortunately for most women, they are missing out on a very effective and healthy way of exercising. The words themselves conjure up images of steriod-pumped women who look (quite frankly) more like men, which simply is no...
Health & Fitness > Alternative Exercise A guide to backyard games that incorporate exercise: 17 of 26

Summer is here, and beautiful days are a dime a dozen. Don't waste that by sitting inside - get out and play! Games in your own backyard are not only fun, but they can get your heart pumping and increase your cardio. Play with your kids or invite some friends over for a fun afternoon of laughter and activity. It's surprising...