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By weightloss August 25, 2000
Here you go, this is a variation on what is served in Japanese restaurants. 1 cup carrots 1/2 cup onion 1/4 cup celerey 1/4 cup Seasoned Rice Vinegar 1/8 cup light (not lite) soy sauce ...
By collegelife August 25, 2000
Well, I am not sure if you, or anyone else has noticed.... But I've been missing for quite a while. I've had some back problems that have kept me ...
By lacrosse August 25, 2000
Hello all. Well it is the end of August-beginning of fall and the weather is perfect thus far. I realize that school is right around the corner, but that doesn't mean that your lacrosse sticks ...
By homesafety August 24, 2000
The Power of Hurricanes Walls torn from concrete buildings, 15-foot trees ripped from the earth, 20-foot waves crashing to shore. The power of hurricanes is awesome. Hurricanes can spawn tornadoes. Floods and flash floods are ...
By horticulture August 24, 2000
Well the summer (if thats what you want to call it!) is almost over, and fall is rapidly approaching. Now is the time to start planning any renovations to your lawn(seeding, sodding) or any plantings ...
By poetry August 23, 2000
Like all art, poetry is opinion. I am of the opinion that "everything" is poetry. Yes, even bad poetry serves a purpose. I've learned more from bad poets than great poets. They can be used ...
By children August 23, 2000
All parents believe they do everything on earth to protect their child against harm. They warn their kids about talking to strangers, reassure them that the doors are locked, cover electrical sockets, put fences around ...
By poetry August 23, 2000
Poetry is the air I breathe, the food I eat, and the blood that runs hotly through my veins. It sustains me. During the dry spells, (writer's block) I find myself feeling only half-alive. Charles ...
By dogtraining August 22, 2000
This past weekend I finally kept a promise to myself and took one of my dogs camping. Elwood, my 2 y/o lab was the lucky winner. He camped, slept in a tent, met other people, ...
By residentialre August 18, 2000
Think those big-ticket additions to your home will bring similarly big bucks when you sell? You may want to think again. According to Emeryville, Calif.-based HomeGain.com, which matches home sellers and buyers with agents, many ...
By autoleasing August 17, 2000
By JOE SPIRIO The 2000 model year has been a bit wacky and unpredictable right from the get-go. Most of us who usually have a handle on whats happening in the world of Leasing & ...
By employeebenefits August 17, 2000
Offering employee benefits is a decision every business owner has to make at some time or other, no matter what the size of your business. Health Insurance is the second most popular benefit in America ...
By karaoke August 16, 2000
Well I sure had that information all confused for the Dick Clark auditions! Sometimes I think the world would be a better place if I just hid my keyboard! What a ...
By animalpsychology August 16, 2000
Remember that old song, "How Much is that Doggy in the Window?" Well it really does ring true. When you purchase a puppy from a pet store, what you are buying is a substandard specimen ...
By dogtraining August 14, 2000
Shock collars, Ultrasonic collars, Citronella collars, Potato's, Hit, Don't dare hit, Buckets of water, Shoes, Rolled up papers, Spray bottle, Water hose, Cattle prod's, Clickers, Shake cans, Canned goods, Rocks, Sticks, Whips, Chains, Air horns, ...
By babystuff August 14, 2000
It was a beautiful summer day. Three sisters and one step-sister were running around their grandmother's yard laughing like little girls
By horticulture August 14, 2000
This summer has beeen the exact opposite of the past several years so far. As everyone can remember, we have had some of the worst heat and drought conditions for the past 2-3 years, now ...
By photography August 13, 2000
Whether you are buying your first camera or just your next camera the decision process will be the same. Two things, your desire and your pocketbook will guide your camera purchase decision. There is no ...
By karaoke August 11, 2000
I got some strong feedback from last weeks article! All of it in agreement.
By startupbusinesses August 11, 2000
How many times have you dreamed or thought of starting your own business? It took me over fifteen years to make the "final" step ... and I say "final" step because each of us plans ...