Tanja Diederich
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UNC-Chapel Hill B.A. International Studies minor in German, USF-Tampa B.A. English/Creative Writing, SPC-St. Petersburg Certificate Crime Scene Technology. Taught Astronomy for 15 years. Currently teaches classes in Astronomy and Carnivorous Plant Care.Interests
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Carnivorous Plant Winter Protection in FloridaWith Florida's wildly swinging temperatures, winter care of Carnivorous plants can be tricky. Leave temperate plants like Venus Flytraps and Sarracenia outside, but protect them from dehydrating arctic winds.
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The Day the Berlin Wall FellIn 1989 I was an exchange student in Berlin, Germany. Little did I know that I would experience one of the most historic events of the 20th Century: The fall of the Berlin Wall.
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Viewing the Night Sky January 2010January 2010 offers incredible astronomical delights including an annular eclipse, the Quadrantids Meteor Shower and Mars making its closest approach for 2010. Constellations Orion, the Pleiades and Taurus dance across the sky in their annual battle.
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Viewing the Night Sky September 2009If you like the planets, this is a good month for night sky gazing. Jupiter is up at sunset. Mars and Venus rise just before sunrise for the early birds. If you're worried about finding Venus and Jupiter, don't be. Mars is a bit trickier. -
Lucky OttoSometimes we don't get the dog we want, but the dog we need. (Paraphrasing the Dog Whisper Cesar Millan) -
Camping CapersIt is a wonder that my family ever goes camping. We go from one camping mishap to the next, and yet we still go out to spend time in the woods. My Mom and I love animals and nature. The rest of our family embraces nature a little more reluctantly.
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Otto Teaches Meka to Sit!Owning dogs provides great fulfillment, joy and a wealth of funny stories. Our lives are richer because of our dogs' love and devotion. Here's one more story to celebrate National Dog Day 2009. -
Volunteering for Life LessonsFor six years as a teenager I volunteered for the American Red Cross. I worked as a candy striper for Womack Army Hospital at Ft. Bragg under the careful watch of Mrs. Dubriel. I volunteered my time and received valuable lessons in return.
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Walking Through Rothenburg, GermanyRothenburg exudes fairy tale romance, which hides a sinister side to this gorgeous village. The protective wall conceals cannons used in long past wars, a gruesome medieval torture museum and a memorial to the citizens lost during wars. -
Perseid Meteor Shower August 2009Every year as the Earth passes through the debris left by comet Swift-Tuttle, we are treated to a beautiful meteor shower known as the Perseids. This year may include Earth Grazers and a few more meteors.
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Meteor Shower Viewing Made EasyYou can see meteors on almost any clear night of the year at a rate of about 5 meteors per hour. Follow these few guidelines to increase your chances of an excellent night of meteor viewing. -
How to Grow Venus Flytraps in FloridaMany Venus Flytraps make their way to compost due to the pampering by their owners. This hearty temperate plant needs to live in full sun, outside, even during winter freezes to survive and thrive. Provide nutrient free soil and water for a happy flytrap. -
What's Wrong with CSI (the TV Show)?CSI provides weekly entertainment to millions of fans. However, CSI fails in relation to science, forensic procedures and actual crime scene investigation. Unfortunately, many people believe the TV methods resemble actual techniques and technology.
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The Half-Blood Prince - Severus Snape as a Fetish CharacterAlan Rickman plays the wildly popular villain, Severus Snape, in Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. Snape's brooding combines with Rickman's silky voice for the ultimate Gothic character. Did the movie live up to fans' expectations of a Snape Fest?
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Celebrating the 40th Anniversary of the 1969 Apollo 11 Moon LandingForty-three years after the first transatlantic crossing by air, President Kennedy challenged the U.S. to reach the Moon by the end of the 1960's. -
Best Day Hikes in the Tampa Bay AreaThe best hike depends on your focus. I hike to see wildlife, and the Tampa Bay Area offers many parks to view wildlife including alligators and otters. -
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood PrinceThe best Harry Potter movie to date. The movie follows the book well, but the movie neglects some very important connections. Written by a fan, for fans. -
Harry Potter and AstronomyFor many years cultures have illustrated their stories using the stars in the night sky. Many of J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter characters share their names with famous characters from Greek mythology, which populate the constellations in the night sky.
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Turning UFOs into IFOs (Identified Flying Objects): The Most Common UFOsThe night sky is filled with mystery and beautiful sights. Almost everyone has seen a UFO, but many UFOs are easily identified.
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University of South Florida, Tampa, Botanical Gardens Tropical Plant FairThe University of South Florida Botanical Garden in Tampa celebrates its annual Tropical Plant Fair.