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September is a great time to get out and enjoy the summer wildflowers. We are fortunate to have many varieties in our Southern Appalachian Mountains. Some of my favorites are Cardinal Flower, Jewelweed and Joe Pye Weed. More ...
By JOAN CROTHERS With the heat come the bugs, like cabbage worms, corn earworms, bean beetles, squashvine borers, tater bugs, Japanese beetles and those nasty slugs. More ... Beat the drought, save your lawn-watersmart Statewide water education-campaign kicks off ... Beat the Drought, Save Your Lawn, waterSmart is the Georgia Department of Natural Resources' mantra as its new campaign launches today, helping Georgians learn how to preserve their lawns while conserving water as the state remains in a declared Drought Level One. More ... Local Dar chapter seeks essays Alittle history can take you a long way, especially if you are a national winner of the Old Unicoi Trail Chapter of Daughters of the American Revolution essay contest. More ...
Gummy smudge tests patience By SAMANTHA MAZZOTTA Q: I would be most grateful if you could advise me how to remove the gummy smudge that I created while trying to remove a price label from the dust cover of a 1980s-era phonograph. I'm not sure what the cover is made of -vinyl, perhaps -but I ruined the looks trying to pick the tag off, and I have t More ... Dollars and Sense Borrowing against home equity By DAVID UFFINGTON Before you borrow against the equity in your home, consider the benefits of two kinds of loans: the standard second mortgage (also called a home equity loan) and the HELOC, the home equity line of credit. There are benefits and disadvantages to both. More ... Trivia Test BY FIFIRODRIGUEZ 1. LANGUAGE: What is hardtack? 2. HISTORY: Where was gold found in California that resulted in the great "gold rush" of the 19th century? More ... Veteran's Post Wounded warriors By FREDDY GROVES While there are a number of organizations devoted to helping veterans, only a few focus on the needs of severely wounded soldiers. The Wounded Warrior Project, a program of the United Spinal Association, steps in at the beginning, right at the bedside once the soldier is stateside. More ... Now Here's a Tip By JOANN DERSON + An easy way to store wrapping paper for quick use is on a curtain rod. Mount a small one (or several, for different styles of paper) inside the door of a closet or on a garage wall. Slip on the roll and mount. Now it's ready for use anytime, and it's easy to get just the amount you need. You can s More ... From Start to Fitness Hang sauna suit out to dry By Andrea Renee Wyatt, M.S.S., C.S.C.S. Q: My husband and I saw someone at our gym wearing a sauna suit while working out the other day. He looked like he was working really hard, and was sweating profusely and looked extremely hot. My husband seemed really interested in his workout and even went over and talked him. Before my husband get More ... |
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