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Back to the Land
Turning large plots of land into wildscaped areas is very different than working with a small backyard!
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Back To The Land of......
Some of us 'weeds' know where we NEED to be, and for me it's where I can watch the dear weeds in their NATURAL habitat.
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A Root Cellar for your Homestead: Part 1
The earth-friendly root cellar--a functional and practical addition to any homestead! Information on types of root cellars and temperature/humidity factors.
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Composting the Easy Way
Build a compost bin and learn from an expert, just how easy it can be to have rich compost for your garden, houseplants and starts.
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Country Economics--The Barter System
The barter system is alive and thriving in rural communities around the globe, as it has been for thousands of years since the existence of personkind.
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Goats Milk Soap Recipe
Goats Milk Soap Recipe, and warnings regarding the use and storage of lye.
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Gobbling the Turkey!
Raising your own turkeys for the table. Tale of the obese--but delicious, Tom!
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Hare Raising!
Housing and breeding tips for rabbit-raising homesteaders. Great home-based business!
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Preparing your Garden for Planting
Preparing your soil to support a bountiful harvest. Wood ashes are great for cleaning and enriching your garden soil.
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Recycle that Water!
Different ways to obtain water in my area. Catching roof runoff and using a cistern. Recycling water to save our precious resources.
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Recycle those Tires!
Ways in which to turn those unwanted eyesores in your yard, into attractive, practical enhancements for your garden; raised beds--pamper your plants!
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The Functional Woodstove
The importance of installing your woodstove correctly, with approved stovepipe and triple wall sections. Pinon--the wood NOT to burn; how I learned the hard way! Slow cooking hearty meals on your woodstove.
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Vermiculture
Vermiculture or worm farming is getting increasingly more popular with permaculturalists and eco-concious people of the world. Worms can literally save the earth!
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Welcome to Heritage Breeds
Biodiversity is just one of the reasons for raising rare and old farm breeds.
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A Halloween Story - Ghosts of an Irish Rebellion
A tale of ghosts on the River Bann.
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Aborigines and Conservationism
Aborigines and Greens both have a strong environmental focus in activism. But are conservationists in reality serving a colonial agenda when it comes to land rights?
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Direct Farm Marketing Boosts Income
Direct farm marketing, at growers' markets or u-pick operations, boosts farm income while supplying fresh, quality produce to consumers.
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Greens vs Native Rights
"Good Guys" part two. In the complex domain of Aboriginal rights, conservationists often find themselves working for the enemy.
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Mile Zero Dance Company
Running a local dance company is challenging, but Mile Zero Dance is a Canadian contemporary movement troupe that have proved it's possible with community support.
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Minuteman Pizza, Uyuni, Bolivia
This warm, cozy restaurant will serve you some of the best pizza in Bolivia and help you forget all about the bad food on the Salar de Uyuni tour.
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Paganism Defined
What is Paganism and how are Pagans different from Wiccans? The line between these two religions is a slim one. Learn how to identify Paganism and why people choose this
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Review of Sleepy Hollow
This romantic thriller from 1999 stars Johnny Depp and Christina Ricci in a creepy film rendition of 'The Legend of Sleepy Hollow.'
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Video Game Review – Tim Schafer's Brutal Legend
Brutal Legend, released on Rocktober 13th, blends metal fantasy with stellar voice acting and rock solid soundtrack to create a truly epic game.
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When Oil was Oyle
A look at 17th century essential oil use in Europe.
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A Cross-Cultural Reflection on Halloween
There is more to Halloween than costumes, masks and pumpkins, although this may not seem the case, given the increasingly commercial appropriation of its celebration.
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A Profile in American Natural Wine
Tucked away in a small corner of Sonoma County, Tony Coturri makes wines naturally. That is, his methods are so old they're new again.
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Captain Ahab's Wife Tells Her Story
Five new books reviewed, including one about Captain Ahab's wife.
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Dave's Hopper and Whit Hopper
As water temperatures drop, fish begin feeding again. Hoppers and other terrestrials are effective flies for late summer and early autumn.
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Earth Changes
The weather is changing. The face of the earth is changing. What can you do about it?
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Fighting For The Cross Book Review
A book which explores the reality of what it was like to fight in the Crusades of 1095- 1291 and looks at the people involved.
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Halloween - Witches, Fairies, Bonfires & Celts
Pagan Samhuinn Bonfires to Witches on Broomsticks & Fairy Rallies, Halloween is a night for ghosts & spooks. Some ancient British traditions & literature for Hallowe'en.
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Jason Statham is Back in Transporter 3 2008 Film
Having left Miami behind Frank Martin is back in France. This time a device is attached to his arm that will detonate if he ventures too far from his beloved car.
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Jews Against Anti-Christian Defamation and Other News
Many of you have heard of "Jews for Jesus," but have you heard of "Jews Against Anti-Christian Defamation?
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Medicinal Alcoholic Drinks: American Milk Punch
It is true that Cynar and some other artichoke-based liqueurs are taken to settle the stomach. But there are several other alcoholic concoctions to do the job.
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Mountain Search Pilot, Part II
A continuation of the description of the day's activities at the Mountain Search Pilot Clinic.
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Prince Caspian film review
Director Andrew Adamson takes liberties in adapting the classic fantasy novel, but thrilling action makes "Prince Caspian" a more exciting and suspenseful adventure.
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Salem, Mass.—Stop by for a Spell
Lain takes you on a tour of the terrifying Salem, Mass., and shows that there's more to this town than witches.
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Sightseeing in Belfast
Visit the birth place of the Titanic, the playfields of CS Lewis and Samuel Beckett, the Parliament Buildings at Stormont and the murals of East and West Belfast.
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The Proclamation Line of 1763
A brief description of the Proclamation of 1763 and it's effect on settlement of the Early Frontier.
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The Spartacus Slave Revolt
Lacking definite goals, the Spartacus slave uprising ravaged the Italian county-side, defeating several consular armies until Marcus Crassus ended the revolt.
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Translator of 16th Century Spanish Mystics
In this interview Mirabai Starr, translator of the 16th Century Spanish mystics, St. Teresa of Avila and St. John of the Cross, shares her insights and motivations.
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Uplifting Christian Funeral Music and Songs
When planning a Christian or other religious funeral or memorial service for a loved one, uplifting spiritual music and songs are comforting to family and friends.
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What the Slow Food Movement is Really About
Slow Food International is a movement that arose to combat our growing propensity for fast food eaten mindlessly. It's also about slowing down in general.
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Who Were the Knights Templar?
St.Thomas of Aquinas defines heresy in his Summa Theologica.
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ACC Football Prediction for 2008
The ACC is a one-horse race going into 2008. Who is the frontrunner? Are the Hokies ready to win again? Are the 'Noles back, is it Hurricane season? Find out here.
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Biblical Feasts
God set specific times for the Jewish people to celebrate Him through various feasts . . .
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Coperthwaite on Educating Children
In A Handmade Life, Bill Coperthwaite promotes voluntary and firsthand education that values nature, community and physical work.
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Damage Control - Can This Plant Be Saved?
If your landscape has been neglected and looks like it's reached the Plant Point of No Return, think again. There are many steps you can take to resusitate your garden...without pesticides.
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Germany - Treaty of Versailles and the Post-war Economy, Part 1
While Hitler was building himself a party, Germany was going through traumatic times. Part 1 of this article looks at the Treaty and the Weimar Republic, and the people's reactions to them.

It's the Year of Ron - Mann That Is
"Know Your Mushrooms" is a cult fave in Canada, but Ron Mann's wistful, endearing documentary on mind altering flora just got a big international boost.
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