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Northern Ireland Peace Deal
After a round table meeting at Stormont in Belfast, Democratic Unionist and Sinn Fein leaders have agreed to a peace deal. Self-rule will be a reality by 8 May.
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Northern Spring Perennials
These super-hardy early flowering perennials are great in the gardens and the wild in zones 4 and colder.
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NUMB3RS's Rob Morrow
NUMB3RS's Rob Morrow is best known for his role on Northern Exposure. Now he's traded the stethoscope for a gun on this mathematical series.
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Sam Hornish, Jr. Wins His First IRL Event
Sam Hornish, Jr. ran away from the field at Phoenix Sunday to win the Pennzoil Copper World Indy 200. He is the youngest driver in recent history to win a major open-wheeled event, at only 21 years old.,Sam Hornish, Jr. ran away from the field at Phoenix Sunday to win the Pennzoil Copper World Indy 200. He is the youngest driver in recent history to win a major open-wheeled event, at only 21 years old.
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Atahualpa: Last of the Incas
Atahualpa, mighty sun-god emperor of the Incas and commander of a huge army, was no match for the crafty foul play of Francisco Pizarro and a couple hundred Spaniards.
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Best Scenic Drives in Greece
Travelers may know the Greek islands best, and think of Greece as perfect for a beach vacation, but you can take great drives through its spectacular mainland scenery
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Fall is Coming!
Fall perennials, pleasures and chores as the garden looks forward to frost.
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Ferns For The Shade Garden - Part I
No shady garden is complete without some of these most ancient of plants. Ferns are found all over the world in just about every type of climate and growing condition.
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Irish Language and Culture Guide
Lonely Planet's new pocket guide to Irish language & culture is an essential read for anyone looking to learn more about life, language and history in the Emerald Isle
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On Hold 'til Frost
Fall is delayed in zone 4! The gardening pleasures are extended!
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The Alaskan Husky
Alaskan huskies may be a combination of breeds and conform simply to a standard of performance. (Photo courtesy of internetclipart.com)
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The Coriolis Effect
The coriolis effect has to do with the rotation of the Earth, and little to do with how a toilet flushes in Australia.
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Online plants
How to buy plants online: what to look for in the descriptions.
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Silk Road Beckons Via ElderTreks
ElderTreks, famous for adventure travel for the over-50 set, has 5 spots left on May and August trips for those who long to travel in the foootsteps of Marco Polo
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Spicy Cantonese Food?
Learning my way around the regions of China through food. Fiery Szechuan. Garlicky Hunan. Clean Cantonese. I am rewarded for my restraint with a little chili.
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Explore Africa's Cameroon
Cameroon is often called Africa-all-in one. It has rainforests and mountains; beach resorts and big cities - but it is the arts and culture and you'll remember.
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Roses in Folklore -- Part 2
Part 2 of the series exploring roses in world folklore.
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Belgian Catholic Ceremonies
Here is some statistical background information on the Catholicism of Belgium and Flanders, to accompany the articles on "Food for Special Occasions".
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Dogs and Music
Have you ever noticed how dogs respond to music? It appears that dogs feel the rhythm and harmony of music in their soul the same way that humans do. With the stereo pla
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Broad Leafed Evergreens - Hollies
Hollies (Ilex) belong to the family Aquifoliaceae. There are over 350 species native to North America, Europe, Africa, Australia, the Orient and Brazil. They range in size from dwarf shrubs to huge trees. Both evergreen and deciduous ones are readily available from local nurseries and by mail order. The evergreen varieties are the most useful as ‘bones’ for the garden. Many will also provide the added bonus of berries, which can be red or yellow.
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Even More Galloping Ground Covers
"The first year it sleeps, the next year it creeps and then it leaps." I may not have quoted this saying accurately, but it is exactly what ivy does when planted in the garden.
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Turkey, Iraq and the Kurds: Can Anyone Actually Leave The Kurds
The situation between the Kurds, Turkey, and Iraq has heated up once again. The Kurds demand their own enclave to call their own, which Turkey and Iraq have supressed, fearing they would destabilize the region.
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Australia’s big roadside things
Visitors to Australia can find the world's biggest banana, prawn, crocodile, bull, pineapple, mushroom, sheep, wine bottle, guitar, spider and rocking horse.
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Birth of the Etruscans
The ancient predecessors to the Roman Empire, the Etruscans are shrouded in mystery and fascination even today.
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Book Review - The Testament
Braverman "Bravo" Shaw always knew that his father had secrets, but it is not until Dexter Shaw's death that his son learns of their magnitude.
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Botswana Human - Elephant Conflict
With both human and elephant numbers rising, preventing human-elephant conflict in Botswana will be key to preserving one of the largest elephant populations in Africa.
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Directing Rainfall
Average rainfall in most North American deserts is between 10 and 18 inches per year. Rainfall runoff from an average home there can mean tens of thousands of gallons of
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Environmental Factors 2
The sun's height in the sky is crucial in determining climates and microclimates. Latitude, longitude and the earth's tilt govern amounts of sun reaching locations.
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Lubicon Cree Aborigines
When it comes to Aboriginal rights, colonial governments need not adhere to their own laws, as you can see in the neo-colonial invasion of the Cree.
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October Road Review
While not the best show of season, it's still very watchable, thanks to sexy boy-next-door Bryan Greenberg.
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Oregon Outlet Malls
In and around Portland, Oregon offers visitors -- and residents -- a variety of outlet shopping choices.
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starting seeds
A guide to when to start sowing seed indoors. How to decide when to start seeds according to your growing zone.
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Sun and Shade
Knowing the daily and annual sun positions helps to make landscape designs accurate and realistic. Sizes of extremely shady or sunny spots are easy to estimate.
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The Etruscan Villanovan Period
During the important Villanovan Period, Etruscan society saw the onset of great wealth, social stratification, and a cultural explosion thanks to the migrating Greeks.
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Wars: The French and English
History of the US-Canadian Border, known as the Medicine Line to the Aboriginal people
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What Did Genghis Khan Eat?
Kublai Khan famously said that meat was suitable for men and vegetables for animals. Yet he himself enjoyed vegetable crepes. What else did the Mongols eat?
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5 New England Ski Shopping Meccas
New England skiers and snowboarders can find super shopping within spitting distance of most major ski resorts, including these top five.
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American Whiskey Trail Northbound
Face facts! Alcohol has always been a part of the American landscape. Through good times and bad, war and peace, Prohibition and even a Rebellion, whiskey was there!
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Bare Bones - Part I - What Are The Bones?
Gardening in Shade; basic garden design
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