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Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests All natural homemade weed control agents: 2 of 4
Although there are many chemicals and pesticides to control weeds, many tend to be unsafe or damaging to adjacent flora. The following list presented serves as alternatives to these agents. Bleach - Place it on the weed and let it go. Its strength will kill any plant. So if you happen to get it on another area that isn't to ... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image How to foster a more positive body image: 2 of 4
We are constantly being inundated with images of young, beautiful people. Unfortunately, for the majority of us, we do not fall into this group heading. If anything, these ads and commercials have forced us to critically look not only at others but at ourselves, sometimes with devastating results. There are, however , certai... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Hygiene Which toothbrush are you using: 2 of 4
As a dentist, this is a question that I get asked frequently. Very simply put there are only 2 things to consider, when picking a toothbrush. The design and the stiffness of the bristles. A toothbrush needs to be effective in removing plaque, not only from the surfaces of the teeth, but from the crevice between the gums and ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development How to help your child practice good study habits: 1 of 2
Even though your child spends a good portion of their day in school, the work they do at home is important. Obviously, the more efficient they are at doing their homework, the more successful they'll become in school. The following piece describes some of the suggestions that I used myself when it came to study time with my ... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid First aid tips using everyday products: 1 of 2
Most of us don't know that many of the household items that we store, can be used alternatively. If a doctor isn't available or we don't have the appropriate first aid items handy, the following list may be useful. For: Itchy mosquito or bug bites: soak cotton balls with vinegar and apply to the bite wasp stings: apply a pas... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Terrorism The New Antiterrorism Frontier: Bugs and Fish: 1 of 2
More and more research is currently being devoted to try to find new measures to deal with the risk of chemical attack and other biohazard issues. It seems that roaches, flies, bees and other insects have very fine tuned mechanical sensors that can detect many biohazards quickly. Some fish, also are very sensitive to certain... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Grandma's NY style cheesecake: 1 of 2
Grandma's NY Style Cheesecake Ingredients: 1 cup ground graham crackers, 1 cup of sugar, 3 TBSP of butter, melted, 5 packages of Philadelphia cream cheese, 3 TBSP of flour, 3 eggs, 1 TBSP of vanilla, 1 cup of sour cream. Recipe: In a food processor, granulate the graham crackers to equal 1 cup of crumbs. melt the butter and ... More..
Personal Finance > Investing (Other) Fixed income: A quick discussion: 1 of 1
If the volatility of the stock market makes you reach for the Pepto Bismol and you've decided that capital preservation is for you, then you've come to the right place. There are various instruments under this category and we'll discuss some of these presently. Fixed income usually is in the form of Cd's or bonds. In both ca... More..
Health & Fitness > Dental Treatment The importance of treating and maintaining baby teeth: 1 of 1
There are many parents who believe that baby teeth aren't worth the effort to keep healthy. Countless numbers ignore treatment on these teeth due to the mistaken assumption that they can be sacrificed, due to the presence of a 2nd set of teeth, namely the adult dentition below. Unfortunately, this assumption is wrong. First ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Common Baby Ailments The benefits of new born tests and vaccinations: 1 of 1
Even with the advent of ways to monitor a fetus' health and maturation, some things just aren't known until the child has been delivered. Below is a description of various tests and vaccinations they will receive within an hour of birth. When a child is born an evaluation of its appearance, grimace, pulse, respirations and a... More..