Archive for August 2008

Question of the Day: - Grand Rapids Press

It’s not a trick question. Some local theatergoers are concerned that FYT’s practice of casting adult actors in its productions spoils opportunities for young people. The theater’s mission, counters executive director William P. Ward, is not …

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A no-fuss way to store work e-mails - Albany Democrat-Herald

Too many work e-mails got you down? Does your employment have the storage space the size of a thimble? Here’s how I get around that. I forward them to my Gmail , using filters I’ve set up in advance. Gmail automatically takes the document and …

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Film notes: Cult film series starts at Wealthy Theatre - MLive.com

The Meanwhile Bar is hosting four cult-classic films at Wealthy Theatre, 1130 Wealthy St. SE, through September. First up is “Repo Man,” the 1984 sci-fi comedy featuring Emilio Estevez, on Tuesday, followed by “The Warriors” on Sept. 9, “The Dark …

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Wet summer allows trees to grow in girth - Independent

ALTHOUGH the weather for most of June, July and August was wet and dull, it has proved to be a very good year for trees and shrubs. Other plants too have grown well, though not all. Sun-lovers such as roses have been very miserable. For most trees …

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Basil and cilantro from home garden add spices to cooking - My West Texas

Basil is one of the easiest herbs to grow and if you don’t have any, plant a few seeds now and you’ll be enjoying the herb before the month is out. Annual basil ( Ocimum basilicum ) is grown for its aroma, culinary uses and beautiful leaves. The …

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Veggie tales: Some plants shine, others can’t take the heat - Record Searchlight

OK, enough about you. Let’s talk about my garden. It looks pitiful. Many of the plants have taken on a sickly yellow hue. Leaves are curled or have turned brittle. Production is sluggish. And to think that the season began with such promise. My lone …

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Late Bloomers: Many roses put on a nice show in the fall - Record Searchlight

Peter Kukielski is a rose fancier with a special fondness for late bloomers — the re-flowering kind that save big, bold displays for the invigorating weather of autumn. As curator of the Peggy Rockefeller Rose Garden and Rose Collections at The New …

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Fine living: Going for gold, no Speedo needed - Marin Independent-Journal

Fine living: Going for gold, no Speedo needed
Marin Independent-Journal, CA - 16 hours ago
PJ Bremier writes on home, garden, design and entertaining topics every Saturday. She may be contacted at PO Box 412, Kentfield 94914 or pj@mindspring.com.

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Home & Garden news: Good ideas, garlic breath to garage tips - Pocono Record

The best of the best. Pat Foucault worked for 10 months on a Celestial Dragon cross-stitch. She entered it in the West End Fair and was surprised that it won one of the new best of show ribbons. Today is the last day to view all the exhibits at the …

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Make your garden a butterfly oasis - The Coloradoan

Make your garden a butterfly oasis
The Coloradoan, CO - 22 hours ago
A shallow bowl of water with a few stones or pebbles to provide a resting spot is an alternative in the home garden. Butterfly houses can provide additional

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