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When "Granny Golightly" checked out an annoying so-called nonprofit organization, she found a for-profit sales campaign going on.
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Published: May 06, 2008
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Tips on flea population control.
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Published: May 01, 2008
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It's vegan, low-fat, not too sweet for adults, easy to carry around, safe for birds to eat...and the cartoon bird on the cover represents a real bird whose habitat Barbara's Bakery is sponsoring with ...
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Published: Apr 28, 2008
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For some people, anger can become physically addictive. Dr. Newton Hightower has worked out a program that helps anger addicts "hit the bottom" and turn around before they hit people.
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Published: Apr 25, 2008
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Ten eco-sensitive suggestions for environmentally conscious mothers.
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Published: Apr 25, 2008
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Whether she's a beginner or a lifelong birder, there's a way to celebrate Mother's love of birds on Mother's Day.
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Published: Apr 25, 2008
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You already know where to buy wardrobe-investment suits to impress people. Here are ten places to find light, cool, fun skirts to wear to beaches, picnics, and square dances.
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Published: Apr 25, 2008
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In some states, the name "Appalachia" refers to the entire mountainous part of the state. In Virginia, Appalachia is a town. Though not usually on visitors' itineraries, the town has a little-known to...
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Published: Apr 23, 2008
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While some call for the Veterans Administration to do more to prevent older veterans from committing suicide, others wonder whether this is a legitimate goal for a government agency.
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Published: Apr 21, 2008
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Campaign jokes based on a serious study of the candidate's life and work.
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Published: Apr 15, 2008
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More political jokes based on a serious review of the candidate's curriculum vitae.
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Published: Apr 15, 2008
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Cook-up is a rice dish with vegetables and/or meat, traditionally prepared by men.
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Published: Apr 15, 2008
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Jokes based on a fair-minded review of Candidate Clinton's achievements, good and bad.
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Published: Apr 10, 2008
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No flaky innovations here! Conservative, profit-minded builders are taking these steps to minimize damage to the environment.
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Published: Apr 10, 2008
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At every milestone in our lives, my mother reminisced about our infancy. I finally "got it" that she was not deliberately trying to deny our growing up or sabotage our self-esteem.
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Published: Apr 07, 2008
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Too often dismissed as merely a minority religious figure, Ellen White intuitively anticipated the direction in which medical science would develop for the next hundred years.
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Published: Mar 31, 2008
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First, make sure the cat really is part of a feral cat colony. Then, follow these steps.
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Published: Mar 28, 2008
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Another thing animal "rescue" groups won't tell you is that some cats who seem completely feral can become pets.
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Published: Mar 28, 2008
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All of these ten recommendations for natural health seemed eccentric and radical 150 years ago. Today, they seem familiar, but the history of these ideas may surprise you.
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Published: Mar 27, 2008
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All of these ten recommendations for natural health seemed eccentric and radical 150 years ago. Today, they seem familiar, but the history of these ideas may surprise you.
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Published: Mar 27, 2008
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Although the job market is increasingly tight, and finding legal employment may be increasingly difficult, even the underground economy offers safer ways for young women to pay the rent.
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Published: Mar 21, 2008
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A local church's anti-abortion display is catching the eye, but are the believers inside providing a safety net to catch the babies?
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Published: Mar 17, 2008
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In view of our community's recent experience with beer by the drink, surely we can find a better way to attract business than selling beer by the drink.
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Published: Mar 12, 2008
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News media report random shootings almost on a weekly basis. Often they suppress the information that would be helpful: which popular serotonin-boosting medication the shooter had been taking.
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Published: Mar 07, 2008
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Although most songbirds are safe from cats, some need to be protected during their nesting season.
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Published: Mar 04, 2008
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Few North American land birds nest on the ground...but those who do can be very vulnerable to cats.
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Published: Feb 28, 2008
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Most water bird populations are increasing. Still, you'll want to protect helpless nestlings from your cat.
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Published: Feb 28, 2008
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Cats are no threat to healthy adult birds. Here are ways to prevent your pet from harming baby birds who can't fly away.
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Published: Feb 28, 2008
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Customer service employees are sometimes told to repeat a customer's name every time they speak to a customer. Then they wonder why customers seem annoyed with them.
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Published: Feb 28, 2008
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Being a student at some schools is supposed to be a challenge. If you feel different from others, the challenge is more difficult. These tips can help make up for the disadvantage of being in a minori...
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Published: Feb 14, 2008
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Rescuing animals who really need our help is a wonderful idea. Unfortunately, some animal rescue groups seem to want to rescue some animal species from existing.
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Published: Feb 14, 2008
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Nobody can really be a perfect husband, but if you do these ten things, your wife will think you're close enough.
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Published: Feb 14, 2008
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If you don't have a date for Valentine's Day, you're not alone. Here are five cheap and easy ways to cheer up and possibly find a date for next Valentine's Day.
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Published: Feb 13, 2008
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Tips on "green," thrifty, environment-conscious living for parents and children.
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Published: Jan 27, 2008
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Ten "green," thrifty, environmentally conscious things you can do if you own a home.
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Published: Jan 27, 2008
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Following up on an article about "green" things everyone can do, this article discusses "green" alternatives for high school and college students, and anyone else whose financial resources are limited...
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Published: Jan 25, 2008
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Many of the simple things you can do to save the Earth will also save you money.
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Published: Jan 25, 2008
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Many registered voters refuse to vote because they don't want to endorse the candidates on the ballot. If "None Of The Above" were an option on the ballot, these voters might change the outcome of man...
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Published: Jan 25, 2008
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Offering a home to a stray cat means helping a survivor who has had some problems in life.
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Published: Jan 24, 2008
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Shelter animals usually need some rehabilitation...which makes them rewarding pets, if you like a challenge.
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Published: Jan 21, 2008
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If you're looking for the first cat in your life, adopting a friend's kitten may be the safest and simplest way.
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Published: Jan 21, 2008
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The most-used books in my knitting library...worth looking for at secondhand stores, or on eBay.
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Published: Jan 21, 2008
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the cat memoir, continued
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Published: Jan 15, 2008
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verse, more or less to the tune of "Caught in the Crossfire"
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Published: Jan 03, 2008
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"Joe Eastman" fell behind on child support payments when he lost his job. So, a judge made it harder for him to find another job.
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Published: Jan 02, 2008
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Careful planning--of guest lists, menus, and entertainment--makes alcohol-free parties rock.
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Published: Dec 19, 2007
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What we feel may be true: loving relationships help to prevent depressed moods from turning into chronic depression.
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Published: Dec 12, 2007
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light verse for the party season!
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Published: Dec 07, 2007
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Finishing just one year at Berea will impress people...for many reasons.
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Published: Dec 04, 2007
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Some people's depressed moods are literally caused by lack of sunshine and fresh air.
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Published: Dec 04, 2007
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Symptoms of gluten intolerance range from "gross-out" to fatal. Fortunately, the cure is simple, effective, and cheap.
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Published: Nov 26, 2007
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More than ten men published knitting books, magazines, or video shows during the twentieth century. Here are the ten I believe to be the best known.
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Published: Nov 25, 2007
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Fine-tuning a diet and exercise plan to relieve depression may take time, but for many people it will (eventually) work.
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Published: Nov 25, 2007
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How to ask your bookseller to stock the knitting magazines you can use...
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Published: Nov 22, 2007
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This series considers ten kinds of bad moods, their causes, and their natural, pill-free cures. In this article: grief and guilt.
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Published: Nov 13, 2007
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Today's fluorescent coils give clear, steady, wide-spectrum lighting.
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Published: Nov 09, 2007
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Just another pet memoir...
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Published: Nov 06, 2007
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All economy yarns are not the same. Their thickness, yardage and durability vary considerably. This review of the best budget yarns will help you choose the yarn for each project you knit with a cost-...
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Published: Sep 10, 2007
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You can still knit your own afghans and sweaters for less than $25 each if you knit with popular Red Heart, Caron and Lion Brand yarn.
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Published: Sep 10, 2007
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Some people are uncomfortable with a normal, natural, productive trait because they've been exposed to misbeliefs about it.
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Published: Aug 28, 2007
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By age three, some of us know that we're "different" -- and that "different" is good. Elaine Aron made it official.
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Published: Aug 27, 2007
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For one wild weekend each year, "underserved" Virginians, mostly part-time workers and young working parents, get free medical and dental care. There has to be a better way.
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Published: Aug 12, 2007
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Chinese take-out food is popular because it's quick and easy to prepare. You can either pay a little more, or take a little extra time, to do it at home.
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Published: Aug 06, 2007
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Five buffet tables offer stir-fries, rice, noodles...and also baked fish, meatloaf, fresh fruit, vegetables, and ice cream.
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Published: Aug 06, 2007
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Unlike other flea markets in Southwestern Virginia, this one is mostly indoors and climate-controlled, meaning vendors can display items they'd never dream of displaying in other markets.
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Published: Mar 22, 2007
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The idea that http://thisisby.us would pay writers what their noncommercial ideas were worth seemed nice. The writers' experience was disappointing.
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Published: Feb 08, 2007
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Virginia is for lovers, but here is a Top Ten List of romantic ideas: indoors, outdoors, preppy, redneck, and more...
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Published: Jan 23, 2007
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Like most of Prince George's County, Hyattsville is only beginning to notice its own "gorgeousness." Visit now, while it's still a bargain hunter's happy hunting ground.
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Published: Oct 16, 2006
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When residents of Prince George's County demanded branches of their favorite chain stores within the county, Bowie landowners responded fast.
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Published: Oct 16, 2006
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Everybody knows where the race track is, so this article will focus on the bargain stores.
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Published: Oct 16, 2006
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Although motel-free Gate City was built for people who live here, it offers parks, shopping, scenery, food, and entertainment to day visitors.
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Published: Oct 16, 2006
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Though Bethesda, Maryland, has changed a great deal in the last twenty years, most of the original attractions are still there.
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Published: Oct 06, 2006
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Never a conventional trio, Gordon Bok, Ann Mayo Muir, and Ed Trickett perform as soloists and record as a group. Their albums from the 1980s are still selling well online.
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Published: Oct 01, 2006
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Best known as "king of the hammer dulcimer," John McCutcheon made a name for himself while living in Gate City, Virginia.
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Published: Oct 01, 2006
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Several different musicians performed with the band, Steeleye Span, between the 1970s and 1990s. These ten songs come from between 1971 and 1997.
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Published: Oct 01, 2006
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Long gone but not forgotten, Jim Reeves is still a steady seller online. These ten songs were recorded between 1940 and 1960.
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Published: Oct 01, 2006
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As the number of living California condors slowly climbs above 100, John Nielsen updates readers on the latest efforts to save the species.
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Published: Sep 25, 2006
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Both sides of Bristol are fairly quiet after Race Week. If quietness is an attraction for you, check out these local bargains for lodging, food, and entertainment.
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Published: Sep 19, 2006
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Wall-to-wall carpet is out of style because it's unhealthy. There are ways to get the "benefits" of wall-to-wall carpet without the liabilities.
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Published: Sep 15, 2006
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While some products are useful for only certain people, leaf blowers offer no real benefits to anybody.
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Published: Sep 02, 2006
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Some cars are better buys than others, but no car at all is the best buy for some people.
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Published: Sep 01, 2006
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Ground travel is becoming much more luxurious than domestic air travel.
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Published: Sep 01, 2006
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Insect sprays kill natural predators. Since insects reproduce faster than their natural predators, spraying insects actually increases the insect population. Luckily, there are other ways to reduce in...
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Published: Aug 29, 2006
