Usually, when American animal breeders get a hold of an English breed, they change it radically. But in the case of the American Bulldog – also known as the American Bully – it’s a case of getting back to basics. Today’s American Bulldog is what the English Bulldog used to look like. When bull baiting ...
The documentary film Rize(currently playing in limited release) tells the entertaining and at times heart breaking story of young African Americans trying to break out of their difficult lives on the streets of South Central Los Angeles. Using dance as a means of expression and as a way to flee the omnipresent street gangs, the ...
When I decided to write an article in defense of the small house, it was hard to know where to start, because there are so many reasons why I think small is beautiful when it comes to houses. I freely admit that I love living in small houses – in fact, my ideal abode would ...
One of the challenges of designing or remodeling a small space kitchen is finding compact appliances that will work in tiny spaces. For homeowners who would enjoy having a dishwasher but feel they lack adequate kitchen floor space, you might be surprised to discover that there is a whole line of compact dishwashers designed for ...
Buy used RVs – as opposed to brand new models off the dealership lot – to avoid the immediate depreciation that takes place as soon as the rig drives off (or is towed off) the property. The five best RVs to buy used factor in your travel style, appetite for extras, and willingness to invest ...
As a lifetime member of the Cooking Club of American I periodically get offers to try new culinary equipment. A few months ago I received a brochure about the AeroGarden which uses Aeroponics to grow organic produce and herbs. The compact design and organic growing technique offered by this product intrigued me so I decided ...
The Plantations and Antebellum Homes in Nashville, Tennessee were among the finest in the south. Many of these were on lands where cotton, tobacco and vegetables were farmed. Most were put out of business overnight when the Civil War ended. The plantations and antebellum homes in Nashville that are on this list have all been ...
Mohenjo-daro is an ancient Indu city in modern-day Pakistan. The city is sometimes called by other names, but the name Mohenjo-daro is the most common and means Mound of the Mohen. It was once a bustling city that could have housed roughly 35,000 people. It is now a mostly buried ruin that lies on the ...
A beaded curtain is an ideal window treatment for a high window that does not require privacy. Rather than leave the window without the beauty that a window treatment can add, create a beaded curtain for it. The beaded curtain will ornament the window without blocking light. In fact, sunlight will reflect on the beads, ...