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King tut grass66

King tut grass

King Tut grass also known as Egyptian Papyrus or Cyperus papyrus can make a lovely addition to a garden.

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Famous Athletes Born in Iowa72

Famous Athletes Born in Iowa

This is my second Hub on famous people born in Iowa, and is about athletes who have a claim to fame. For our small state, we have a large percentage of famous athletes.

0 comments    football world war ii olympics
Keeping those Mosquitoes Away79

Keeping those Mosquitoes Away

Ideally physical barriers are the best method of keeping mosquitoes away. Plants growing in the vicinity may help but are not going to be hugely effective. Scented oils and creams can help for a short period of time.

2 comments    malaria west nile virus
Horse Disease Focus - West Nile62

Horse Disease Focus - West Nile

Can horses catch West Nile? Yes. Fortunately, there is a vaccine...and even more fortunately, they seldom become ill from it.

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Growing Tips for Calla Lilies77

Growing Tips for Calla Lilies

The calla lily, which is also known as Lily of the Nile, Zantedeschia, Easter lily or Arum lily, is a beautiful plant known for its trumpet-like or funnel-shaped leaves. Most people think of the gorgeous leaves as the flower, but the leaves...

0 comments    weddings calla lily calla lilies
Willie Nile - One of the greatest singer/songwriters you've never heard of.67

Willie Nile - One of the greatest singer/songwriters you've never heard of.

One of my favorite musicians is Willie Nile. Who? You ask. If Bob Dylan, Bruce Springsteen and Tom Waits had a threesome and one of them gave birth, his name would be Willie Nile. I discovered Willie just a few years ago. I was driving home...

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Malaria:  it is Really Out to Get Us77

Malaria: it is Really Out to Get Us

Piiiiiiiiiiin…ping! An annoying sound in Britain or North America as a mosquito dives into a camper’s, or fisherman’s ear, the buzzing so high- pitched from the mozzie’s rapid wing movement it sounds more like a pinging or whining sound. ...

11 comments    malaria mosquitos
Cheapest Monster High Dolls75

Cheapest Monster High Dolls

Listing the cheapest Monster High doll for the first time buyer.

3 comments    classrooms monster high dolls
Ways to Protect Your Family During Mosquito Season66

Ways to Protect Your Family During Mosquito Season

Every spring and summer comes with the rains - and mosquitoes. Some of these mosquitoes carry diseases like the West Nile Virus. Find out how to lower your family's exposure to the bites of these pesky critters and what to do once bitten.

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Top 5 Monster High Dolls75

Top 5 Monster High Dolls

An overview of some of the Top 5 Monster High Dolls released by Mattel. Featuring Cleo de Nile, Nefera de Nile, Operetta, Toralei, and the Werecat Twin Sisters.

0 comments    dolls mattel monster high dolls
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