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Home & Garden August 2nd, 2007
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Stay in water conservation mode, despite recent rains
Stay on odd, even cycle
BY: ROBERT N. BREWER
      Most Georgians have become accustomed to following an odd or even day schedule for watering their lawns. You should continue to keep on those schedules whether they are required by your local government or not. However, just because it's your day to water, doesn't mean you have to.
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West Nile on the rise
Get rid of mosquito breeding places
By JOAN CROTHERS Sentinel Editor
      According to the Georgia State Health Department, the mosquito population is on the rise due to recent rains, and mosquitoes carry and infect humans with the West Nile virus. The health departments still trap and test mosquitoes and announced last week that they have discovered the virus in mosq...
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Summer Travel Tips For Families On the Go
      Goodbye neighborhood swimming pools. Hello sandy beaches! According to a ModernMom.com survey of more than 500 moms, more than 87 percent say they'll travel with their children this summer - despite high gas prices.
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A few helpful tips(clip and save)
      1. Budweiser beer conditions the hair 2. Pam cooking spray will dry finger nail polish 3. Cool whip will condition your hair in 15 minutes 4. Mayonnaise will KILL LICE, it will also condition your hair 5.
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Allergies at School are No Sneezing Matter
      When parents send their children to school, rarely do they think of the many allergy triggers lurking in the classroom or the playground.
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The Garden Buig
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Senior News Line
Why You Need a Computer
BYMATILDACHARLES
      There's no reason why seniors of any age can't use a computer and travel the Internet. It's to our benefit to know how. Here are but a few things you can do on a computer: • Compare merchandise and save time going to stores. (Never buy online, however.
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How to Downsize Your Home While Upsizing Your Amenities
      The kids have flown the coop and now the two of you are looking to build a smaller nest. But downsizing doesn't have to mean downgrading. Today's mature homebuyers are looking for less square footage, but more comfort, convenience and luxury. After all, life is too short to not love your surroundi...
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This is a hammer
Compression Fittings Are Solder Alternative
BY SAMANTHAMAZZOTTA
      Q: Last weekend, I had a bit of a plumbing problem. I was changing out the fill valve on the upstairs toilet and discovered the former owner had run solid copper pipe all the way up to the bottom of the toilet tank, then melted the plastic screw of the fill valve to fit the connection!
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"Making Medicines from Plants"
      Our meadows, forests and gardens are home to many plants which can be converted into useful and effective medicine. Come and learn what our ancestors knew about the healing qualities of common "weeds," wildflowers and garden plants. We will learn to make tinctures, salves, medicinal teas and poult...
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Birding Bits
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COMFORT FOODS -- Made Fast and Healthy!
Chicken Spinach Salad
BYHEALTHYEXCHANGES
      A refreshing main-dish salad for hot summer days! 6 cups torn fresh spinach leaves, stems removed and discarded 2 cups torn radicchio or shredded red cabbage 2 cups (10 ounces) diced cooked chicken breast 1/2 cup chopped green onion
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