The first thing to ask yourself before building a garden fence is what you’re trying to fence in and what you’re trying to fence out. The most common reason for creating a garden fence is to keep animals out, animals which love the taste of fresh growing vegetables. Common vegetable predators are groundhogs, rabbits, skunks, ...
Candide is a story of the forlorn misadventures of a Baron’s illegitimate nephew. At an early age, he adopts an unconquerable optimistic view of the world from his tutor, the obdurate Pangloss. Throughout the insufferable torment of their lives, Candide and Pangloss manage to retain their oft-discredited philosophy. Voltaire, the author of the book, wrote ...
German wedding traditions are some of the most interesting and fun to engage in. For the bride or groom who wants to incorporate a little of their heritage into their big day, German wedding traditions are plentiful and full of meaning. German wedding traditions often vary from region to region, therefore, if you know what ...
While my husband and I were in the car one day, we began listening to “Tomorrow” by Silverchair. As the song began with the words “It’s 12 o’clock and it’s a wonderful day,” I simultaneously heard my husband singing “You swear the cat got into the duffle bag.” I looked at him with amazement and ...
Throughout the month of April there are many Earth Day Events to choose from across the beautiful Bay Area. What better way to spend a gorgeous Spring day then celebrating the Earth, and maybe finding a way to make it a better place for all of us for years to come. Oakland, California Earth Day ...
The second ruler in the relatively young Carolingian dynasty, Charlemagne would rise to power and fundamentally change the nature of the Frankish kingdom. His father, Pepin, established Carolingian rule after deposing the Merovingian kings and began a process of organizing the empire under a ruler with real power. Whereas the Merovingian kings were merely figureheads, ...
A personal genetic testing company, DNA Direct, has announced a new method of preserving DNA that allows for inexpensive home DNA storage, making gene preservation a reality for everyone. The method, DNA Archive, results in samples that can be stored without freezing and reconstituted simply. Genetic technology is advancing so quickly that storing DNA for ...
While the idea of Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) seems like a practical one for commuters and travelers, it can create many unforeseen and unnecessary headaches for the average user. In the hands of certain inept state governments, the Electronic Toll Collection systems in various states are incompatible, inconsistent, and higly problematic. Meant to eliminate traffic ...
These days it seems like everyone has an mp3 player in their hips. It’s no wonder that kids want to get in on the act, too. With prices exceeding $200, many parents don’t want to spring for a small, expensive piece of technology for their child, but there are many players under $75 that make ...
People know Peru for Machu Picchu. But in addition to its famous ancient sites, Peru is also home to a surprising amount of unexpected wildlife. With a diverse geography that contains everything from a desert coastline to the Andean Mountains to the dense Amazon Rainforest, there are plenty of pockets for wildlife to thrive. Visitors ...