Lisa Manguso
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Bachelor's of Science, Physics from New Mexico State University.Interests
Science, astronomy, atmospheres, asteroids, frugal green living, crafts, sewing, Amtgard, LARPs, costuming, dogs, reading, science fiction, horror, online gaming, MMORPG, education, my grandsons, true equality under the law, true crimeMotto
Life is a big tambourine, the more that you shake it the better it seems." Robert Plant, "Calling to
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Perky Brand Carpet Rake and Groomer Perks Up Your CarpetWe have pet hair! Long hair, short hair. Black hair, white hair, gray and brown hair. The Perky Carpet Rake and groomer is, finally, the tool that really cleans our carpets of pet hair and other debris.
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Hostile Aliens or Friendly Aliens - Two Sides of the DiscussionA short discussion about alien intentions, hostile or friendly, inspired by "Into the Universe with Stephen Hawking", a Discovery Channel series.
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Neil DeGrasse Tyson Disagrees with Stephen Hawking's Warning of Hostile AliensNeil DeGrasse Tyson disagrees with Stephen Hawking's speculation that aliens may be hostile to Earth.
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Las Cruces, New Mexico Coffee Shops: Popular Spots in the University AreaThe university area of Las Cruces, New Mexico has plenty of coffee drinkers; students, professionals and loungers can all be found at these three shops. All three have outdoor patios where smoking is allowed, internet access and great coffee.
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Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Myths and FactsHip dysplasia is very common in Labradors and Greats Danes: FALSE. Only large dogs have hip dysplasia: FALSE. Hip dysplasia only affects purebreds: FALSE
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White Sands National Monument - All Beach, No OceanWhite Sands National Monument is the largest formation of natural gypsum sand dunes in the world.
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Dona Ana Community College in Las Cruces, New Mexico and Surrounding AreasDona Ana Community College, in Las Cruces, New Mexico, provides a wide range of educational services at its different campuses to provide for the diverse needs of Dona Ana residents.
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Hope for Honey Bees - Colony Collapse Disorder Cause Found and TreatedDisappearing honey bees have been a concern for beekeepers, honey lovers, farmers and agriculture experts for years. While several causes have been suspected, scientists have verified at least one cause and successfully treated the affected colonies. -
Five Ways to Use the Prickly Pear CactusVegetables, fruit, dye and more from the prickly pear
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The Algebraist by Iain M. BanksI highly recommend The Algebraist to science fiction lovers who enjoy relevant, challenging and compelling space opera. -
What is an HHO Fuel Cell and Does it Increase Gas Mileage?These miracle devices are supposed to increase gas mileage on your fuel injected engine. Do they really perform as promised? -
American Cashmere Goat - a Pet for 4-H or Home SpinnersWhether you're looking for a good 4-H goat or a source of fine spinning and weaving fiber, a cashmere goat might be right up your ally.
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Natural Animal Fibers: Cashmere Wool, Fit for RoyaltyCashmere is said to be the "Fiber of Kings," being so fine that The Covenant of the Ark was lined with pure, downy cashmere.
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Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Do Heredity and Nutrition Affect Your Dog's Hip Health?A healthy understanding of hip dysplasia (HD), and its causes, will help you find and raise a puppy with low chances of developing HD. As an owner of Newfoundlands, a breed long known to have issues with hip dysplasia, I studied up on the disease.
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Greg Bear's Darwin's Radio and Darwin's Children - Two Remarkable Science Fiction NovelsBear uses the mysteries encoded in the human genome as a jumping off point for a deep and thought-provoking story in Darwin's Radio and continues with Darwin's Children. -
April Fools! Playing Simple Pranks on Your Children Give Them Memories for LifeKids love pranks. Here are ideas for cute pranks your kids will love. -
Natural Animal Fibers: Alpaca, Camel, Llama and VicunaWhile we see these fibers as luxury and the animals as pets or curiosities, these animals represent income, security and tradition to their indigenous herders. -
Appetite for Destruction the First for Guns and Roses and Their Appetite for ControversyGuns and Roses brought a new twist on rock music with Appetite for Destruction in 1987. -
Charles Fort, the Original Fortean Investigator, the Father of Cryptozoology, UFOology and MoreFort's real passion was for the strange, the unusual, the hidden. Investigators of the paranormal, monster hunters, UFOologists and ghost hunters are all Charles Fort's spiritual descendants.
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Annual Bataan Memorial Death March - a Grueling Reminder of the PastThe Bataan Memorial Death March covers the marathon standard 26.2 miles, with a shorter, 15 mile route available. Survivors of the original Bataan Death March see the runners off and greet them upon their return. -
Owner Aggression Leads to Dog Aggression Says New StudyA study from University of Pennsylvania Veterinary School confirms that dogs who are trained with aggressive methods are more likely to display aggression to their owners. -
Adding Your AC Content to Your MySpace Page with RSSMySpace doesn't seem to have any intuitive ways to put your content RSS feed on your page. I found two applications (apps) and one widget that will accomplish what I wanted. -
Atlantis! a Millenia Old Myth May Be Exposed by Google OceanThe Google Ocean images evoking the Atlantis excitement show a large rectangular area that appears to contain a gridwork of streets. A Chester, England man found the artifact and immediately saw the similarity to modern street grids. -
Happy Birthday, Charles Darwin, February 12, 1809Charles Darwin's birthday reminds us of the gifts he gave us. -
Training for Safety: Five Things Every Dog Should KnowThese habits and commands can save your dog's life, prevent aggression and let him put his best paw forward.
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Newfoundland Dogs: Gentle Giants of the Dog World Are Sweet Lovers and Giant NuisancesCan you live with drool? Can you live with hair? Will you devote the time and effort on necessary training to insure that your dog will be a safe family member and a good neighbor? -
New Mexico, Do We Need Val Kilmer for Governor?Val Kilmer is talking about running for New Mexico governor when Bill Richardson's term ends in 2010. I asked some long-time New Mexico residents what they thought about Val Kilmer as governor of New Mexico. -
Book Review: The Wasp Factory by Iain BanksIain Banks's first published novel foreshadows the dark, outlandish and eerie properties of his subsequent novels. -
Having a Baby Really is LaborWe had gone to LaMaze classes,taken the class on parenting a newborn, and stocked up on diapers and warm baby clothes. I was ready for motherhood.
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Wizard 101: A Fun, MMORPG for Children and AdultsWizard 101 is a surprisingly fun and sophisticated game. Designed for family fun it is enjoyable for children and adults. -
Intermittent Explosive Disorder - an Excuse for Violence?If you can't blame violence on anything else can you absolve bad behavior with Intermittent Explosive Behavior (IED)? -
Looking for Restaurants that Deliver in Las Cruces, New Mexico?Restaurants that deliver good food in Las Cruces, New Mexico with brief reviews.
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Five Ways to Celebrate Anti-Valentine's DayDon't let Valentine's Day get you down. Embrace Anti-Valentine's Day with a party or a visit to an animal shelter. -
Electric Cars and Lithium Ion Batteries: Trading One Problem for OthersOur dependency on a lot of countries that don't like us has turned Americans to cars that use little to no gas. -
Free Spore Creature Creator Demo Entertains Children and AdultsSpore's Creature Creator Demo is a free download from Electronic Arts. It's sure to keep your family doodling with creative creatures for hours. -
The Alpaca Fleece and Fabric Market in the USAlpaca fleece is a fine, natural fiber produced primarily in the Andes gaining a market around the world.
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Book Review: The Light of Other Days by Arthur C Clarke and Stephen BaxterArthur C. Clarke and Stephen Baxter have written a story of humans, humanity, earth and wormholes.
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How to Make a Fleece CapeThis article provides step-by-step instructions for making a fleece cape. -
Virgin Galactic Signs 20-year Lease with Spaceport AmericaVirgin Galactic has signed a 20-year lease with Spaceport America in New Mexico. VG will locate its worldwide headquarters and main space operations at the space port. -
History of GeronimoGeronimo was among the last of the Native Americans in the US fighting for homeland security for their people. Geronimo's spirit lives on in sentiments expressed by modern New Mexico Natives. -
Book Review: Blaze by Richard Bachman (aka Stephen King)Stephen King's homage to Of Mice and Men was penned under the pseudonym Richard Bachman. -
State and Federal Tax Forms in Las Cruces, New MexicoTax time rolls around again and we need to hunt up tax forms in Southern New Mexico. Unfortunately, there's only one IRS office in the area so we have to look for other sources.