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American Shetland Pony Varieties: Temperament

Shetland ponies in America come in four varieties, although all can be registered with the American Shetlan Pony Club. This article will focus on two of those variestes, the Modern American Shetland and the Classic American Shetland. All Sheltands aren’t born nasty, but they can easily become nasty if they are not handled properly. Unlike ...

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Fat Burning Workouts for Women

Women’s fat burning workouts don’t have to include expensive machines or a lot of time. The best fat burning workouts are ones that can be done at home, are quick and target your problem areas. Jiggly stomaches, backs, arms, thighs and buttocks seem to be constant sources of frustration for women. Tighten up your problem ...

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The Different Types of Melons

The Melon umbrella houses so many different varieties of melon that we wouldn’t normally think of. Find it all here. You many learn something and find a new variety on your next outing to your Farmer’s Market. Amarilla Oros are a Spanish Canary-type melon grown along the Mediterranean coast northeast of Gibraltar. Fruit is bright-yellow ...

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Are Bumper Pads Safe in Your Baby’s Crib?

There’s growing concern recently about baby bed bumper pads and the danger they may pause to the health of young babies. The danger is that infants may get their head lodged in the space between the baby crib bumper pad and the mattress and not be able to extract themselves. Before a baby turns nine ...

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The Top Civil Rights Tour – Birmingham, Alabama

For those that study history, especially civil rights, the black/white wars, racial discrimination and other such indiscretions, the heart of the Civil Rights movement resides in Birmingham, Alabama. Not to be disappointed, Birmingham can present a journey back in time, as one enters The Civil Rights Institute on 16th Street North. Thematic galleries such as ...

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Time to End Daylight Saving!

Sunday morning, I could feel the reason why Bill Meyer (the Bill Meyer Show, 6:00-9:00 AM weekdays,1440 KMED Medford, KMED.com) had been telling us about “federally induced heart attack day” on Friday. When my younger daughter woke me to drive her to work at 3:30 AM that was suddenly 4:30 AM, my heart raced and ...

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Visiting Historic US Navy Ships

During World War II and Korea, I was on many U.S. Navy ships. Each had its own traditions and history. Oldtimers believe ships are called “she” because those who serve aboard always retain abiding love for the memories. Many historic Navy ships can be visited across the United States and around the world. The Historic ...

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Easy Bean Bag Chair from Pillowcases

Bean bags are popular – especially with children. Go to a store to purchase a bean bag and if you can find one, you’ll pay plenty for it. Know what’s cheaper and just as nice? A bean bag made from pillowcases. That’s right, you can make nice bean bag chairs – complete with arms – ...

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Best of Florence, Italy: The Top 10 Attractions

If art and architecture pique your interest, go to Florence, Italy, the ‘Renaissance City’ on the River Arno. For this is a city bubbling over with treasures that will both surprise and delight. There are museums, galleries, cathedrals, churches, palaces, historic squares, artisan neighborhoods, landmark bridges. But that, in a nutshell, is the good thing ...