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REMOVING STAINS FROM FINE GARMENTS
With Valentine’s Day just a couple of weeks away, many people are already making plans to go out or stay in with those they love. Chocolates, jewelry, and festive clothing are being bought. Some men will pull out their nice shirts for the occasion… Of course, one way to ruin an evening is to spill wine or find a stain on your cashmere sweater, wool coat or party dress! So, with Valentine’s Day in mind, I have provided some tips for the care and keeping of your nice clothing just in case an unfortunate accident does occur.
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Feb 01, 2010
PRESERVING AND MAINTAINING HEALTHY HAIR IN THE WINTER
With Valentine’s Day just a couple of weeks away, many people are already making plans to go out or stay in with those they love. Chocolates, jewelry, and festive clothing are being bought. Some men will pull out their nice shirts for the occasion… Of course, one way to ruin an evening is to spill wine or find a stain on your cashmere sweater, wool coat or party dress! So, with Valentine’s Day in mind, I have provided some tips for the care and keeping of your nice clothing just in case an unfortunate accident does occur.
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Feb 01, 2010
HELPING YOUR CAT WITH CHRONIC URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS
A somewhat common problem among indoor cats is the occurance of urinary tract infections. This is also professionally known as Feline Lower Urinary Tract Disease (FLUTD). There are several symptoms to watch for as the infection in the cat’s bladder causes him/her to urinate very frequently with only a few drops of urine each time; cat’s also experience discomfort, traces of blood in the urine, and constipation. Some cat owners have suspected behavioral issues as side affects also include aggressive behavior (especially in male cats) and urinating outside of the litter box.
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Feb 01, 2010
HOW TO SUCCESSFULLY START PLANTS FROM SEED
Seed starting is easy and doesn't require much more than soil, seeds and patience. Any gardener can appreciate the benefits of home-started seedlings. If you start your own seeds, you will have a much greater variety of vegetables, flowers, and herbs to choose from than if you just go down to the local garden center to pick up six-packs of nursery-raised starts. Plants of many annual flowers and vegetables may be started from seeds indoors. Generally, vigorous plants started indoors flower sooner and produce an earlier harvest. Some, however, are best sown directly outdoors when weather conditions permit and are actually delayed by transplanting. So, what are the important elements in starting your own seeds, and what do seeds need to grow? You will see that soil, temperature, moisture, light and fertilization are the primary ingredients.
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Feb 01, 2010
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