The Factor of One

calendar posted on October 24th, 2008

I watched a PBS series titled, "Road Trip," where the narrator took his parents (married 60 years at filming time) around the States in an RV. This documentary's attraction was its reassurance that in spite of certain differences, we have more in common than not ...

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Food And Wine

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People always ask: what is the best way to combine food and wine? They are worried that they are going to serve the wrong combination at the dinner table. Well, there is no "right" and "wrong" way to pair food and wine. Here are some general ...

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Hobbies For Kids

calendar posted on October 24th, 2008

To ride one's hobby horse, is to indulge in ones favourite pastime. Learning new hobbies are a wonderful way for children to have fun, develop skills and make new friends. A hobby can either be practiced in a group or alone, according to ones temperament and the ...

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7 Ways to Be Green With Your Wedding Invitations

calendar posted on October 24th, 2008

In today's society, green can mean so much more than just the color of your wedding invitations. 'Going green' is a very popular topic these days even when it comes to wedding planning and can start with your invites. There are a number of easy ...

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How To Make Origami Flowers

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Origami is a Japanese word meaning the art of folding papers into shapes to create decorative objects. Learning how to make origami flowers will give you a sense of pride and accomplishment.Any local hobby, or art store would carry the specific color ...

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What to Tell Your Kids About Your Divorce

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Did you talk with your kids about your divorce when you first decided to live apart from their other parent? Don't think that this one talk will take care of the subject once and for all. Instead, you should have many discussions with your kids at ...

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Fall Garden Ideas - Checklist For Fall Gardening

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As Rudyard Kipling once said, "Gardens are not made by sitting in the shade." A lot of gardeners see Fall as a time to start putting their gardens to rest. However, Autumn is the perfect time for assessing, designing, and improving your gardens. Consider your landscaping. ...

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What Is Asian “Style” Furniture?

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There is no denying that Asian style furniture has become a big hit as of late. But though we are all quick to label it, what truly is Asian "style" furniture? The mass produced veneer covered European platform bed knock offs that we receive from ...

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The Project Communication Plan - Save Your Project From Failure

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"Ineffective communication is the chief cause of project failure" according to The Stevens Institute of Technology. A project manager of a large complex project spends 88% of their time on communication to the project team. It is important for the project manager to have a clear ...

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Yorkshire Holidays - Experience the Landscape, Nature & Wildlife

calendar posted on October 24th, 2008

Yorkshire is the biggest county in England, with just about every type of landscape on offer. Towns and cities aside, the best places to experience 'real' Yorkshire are the more rural areas, where the small villages and hamlets can be found dotted amongst the undulating green ...

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