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Interesting Discovery About Breast Cancer Risk Factors
A newly discovered risk factor for breast cancer is an increase in skirt size. Does this mean that a decrease in skirt size reduces the risk? Further studies may answer this question.
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Rubella Is Still Out There
New questions have been in the news media recently about the dangers posed to the general population by children whose parents refuse to vaccinate them. One vaccine-preventable disease that, historically, emerged every...
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How to Care for Your Bougainvillea
Bougainvillea vines are rapid growers and climbers, and prolific bloomers, but watch out, because they will grow into the soffit and gutters of your home.
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Laws and Guidelines for Civilians Displaying the American Flag
More and more people in this country honor our troops and veterans by flying our flag and by celebrating ts history. Are you displaying your flag properly?
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Dog Car Seat
Keeping pets both safe and comfortable when traveling is imperative. This is how we keep little C.C. happy and safe. She loves here Outward Hound car seat.
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How to Create a French Country Floral Arrangement
Save money by making your own beautiful floral arrangements. Here's how I re-created a country French arrangement after seeing it in furniture stores.
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How to Get a Second Bloom Cycle on Crepe Myrtles
Wouldn't you love to have a second bloom cycle on your crepe myrtles? Here's how you can, with only a little effort on your part.
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Multiple Ways to Use Garter Stitch
Garter stitch is often dismissed as plain, boring, even ugly. Used appropriately, it can be quite attractive and useful. Here are some examples of lovely garter stitched items.
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Make Your Own Cloth Napkins to Match Your Kitchen Décor
Cloth napkins are one of the easiest sewing projects you can attempt. If you have an iron, and a sewing machine, you're in business.
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6 Fun and Easy Ways to Cook Okra
In the United States, Okra is a traditional southern staple. Here are a few of the many ways to prepare and enjoy this vegetable.
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How to Make Pinch-Pleated Drapery From Rod Pocket Curtains
Making your own pinch-pleat drapery is easy with drapery tape. Follow these simple instructions. Then add a fashionable valance or drapery topper to hide the pleats.
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5 Versions of the Lord's Prayer
Did you know there are many variations of The Lord's Prayer? Each translation of the Bible has a slightly different version, and the Catholic version is shorter than the Protestant version. Who knew?
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Bo's Chicken Marsala
A delicious recipe for a very flavorful chicken marsala. this is definitely not one of those bland versions available in many chain restaurants.
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The Next World Day of Prayer Is March 1, 2019
Each year, the 1st Friday in March is celebrated by Christians worldwide as a day of prayer, unity, and cooperation. Join us on March 2, 2018, as we pray for peace, tolerance, and unity.
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How to Raise and Divide Irises
Bearded Irises, an old-time favorite still popular today. Learn how to plant them, grow them, and divide them.
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Free Simple Afghan Pattern for Beginning Knitters
Knitting can be challenging for beginners. This is a free pattern for an easy-to-knit afghan that is perfect for a beginning knitter.
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February Is Heart Month
Cardiovascular disease continues to be the number one killer of Americans. On National Wear Red Day, February 6, 2015, millions of women wore red to celebrate heart disease awareness for women.
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Proper Pruning of Crepe Myrtles
How do you prune crepe myrtle trees and when do you prune them? These are just two of the questions answered in this article about this ornamental tree—a Southern favorite.
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How to Prevent Red Tear Stains on a White or Light-Color Dog
After trying many things, I finally learned how to prevent red tear stains on my little Maltese. You can, too.
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Alabama's Covered Bridges
Most of America's covered bridges have vanished due to neglect, vandalism, and arson. Many, if not all, are now on the National Register of Historic Places. I have visited 3 of those in Alabama.
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Excellent Hearing a Blessing and a Curse
If you find movies and concerts, even church too loud, you are not alone.
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Knitted Cotton and Microfiber Dishcloths
Dishcloths are one of the easiest knitting projects around. They're great for beginners, and they are fantastic dishcloths. Their sizes can be adjusted to your needs.
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Basic Lemony White Pasta Sauce
Every cook needs a good, basic sauce for pasta that can be used for seafood pasta or poured over a simple plain pasta dish. This is that sauce.
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How to Create a Mission Statement
Learning to write a concise and accurate mission statement is one of the most important tasks when forming a new organization, or revamping an existing one.
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French Country Kitchen on a Budget
French Country decor is one of the most popular home decorating styles around. It can be extremely casual to more formal. Putting a touch of France in your home and lifestyle couldn't be easier.
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The Auburn - Alabama Football Rivalry
The strongest football rivalry in the United States. Where else could it be but in the football capital of the south, the state of Alabama.
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Living With and Caring For a Maltese Dog
Small dogs are not for everyone. This article covers the joys of owning a Maltese, their delicate bones, genetic health problems, and small children can be dangerous for the dog.
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Starting a 501(c)3
Starting a private-non-profit organization can extremely rewarding, but is a herculean task. It will require more of your time and effort than you may be aware. Be prepared to be very, very busy.
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Hi, I'm Maria. I live with my husband in central Florida. I have just finished training to becoem a Master Gardener; I am now an intern instead of a trainee. I am also a public health educator, grant writer, artist, former part-time university faculty, and consultant to non-profit organizations. My husband and I love to cook together. I share our recipes, and write about cooking, gardening, public health issues, art, travel, knitting, and dogs. I like to give most of my articles a personal touch, so they are written as if I am talking with a friend. On the other hand, my articles about public health issues and other professional topics will have a more "professorial" tone.
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