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Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Book reviews: A Feast for Crows, by George R.R. Martin: 3 of 3
This book is, in short, a disappointment. It's the fourth in George R.R. Martin's "A Song of Ice and Fire" series (one that I loved up until this point) and is, by far, the slowest moving and least interesting.Many characters we grew familiar with in the first three books - "A Game of Thrones," "A Clash of Kings" and "A Storm... More..
Arts & Humanities > Classical Literature & Mythology Book reviews: I, Claudius: 2 of 2
Lovers of historical fiction, especially HBO's "Rome" and the novels of Colleen McCullough ("Masters of Rome") and Conn Iggulden ("Emperor"), will greatly enjoy this book. Written by Robert Graves, an historian and eminent man of letters, "I, Claudius" is not only informative and intriguing, but engaging and funny as well.The... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) The dangers of colloidal silver: 2 of 2
A man's skin turned blue after he used a colloidal silver topical solution to cure severe dermatitis. He's now finding it hard to live a normal life, as people stare at him whenever he leaves the house. It got so bad he finally moved to a different state.According to FoxNews.com, Paul Karason, from Oregon, once had fair skin ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > International News Wall Street bailout: Will $700 billion be enough?: 2 of 2
The U.S. Congress passed, and President Bush signed into law on Oct. 3, a $700 billion bailout package for Wall Street called the Economic Emergency Stabilization Act of 2008.This occurred after the House of Representatives initially rejected the plan on Sept. 29, which caused the stock market to plummet, losing more than a t... More..
Arts & Humanities > Historical Literature Vietnam War literature: An overview: 2 of 2
I read "Born on the Fourth of July" after seeing the movie. (A film where I discovered, to my surprise, that Tom Cruise really does know how to act.)The book, by Ron Kovic, is about a young marine, how he was inspired to join the military, and his experiences in the Vietnam War. He ultimately gets shot, becomes paralyzed from... More..
Home & Garden > Lawn Best grass seed for growing under trees: 2 of 2
Annoying bare spots under your trees? Be sure and plant the right grass.In the NorthIn cold northern climates, try rough-stalked bluegrass, red fescue, Kentucky bluegrass and/or redtop, especially if the area is shady and wet.For dry, shady areas use primarily red fescue, with Kentucky bluegrass and redtop added to improve ap... More..
Home & Garden > Lawn Lawn care in northern climates: 2 of 2
Don't despair. There's hope for your lawn yet.If you live in a cold climate, you need to take the following steps to ensure your lawn stays full and healthy:1. Grow the right grass bents, fescues, bluegrasses or perennial ryegrasses are recommended.2. Mow at least once a week: more often in summer, less in winter (if at all).... More..