Julie Richards
Richards is a freelance writer living in rural Ohio. She has written numerous e-books on art, real estate and meditation. Richards' topic content include gardening, cooking and home improvement. Her SEO content appears on many sites on the Internet. Contact Julie Richards for any writing needs
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What's For Supper: Cheesy Potato CasseroleThis dish is comfort food on a cold, rainy day. Filling and tasty, very few people could turn this casserole down at the dinner table.
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What's For Supper: Sassy Sausage OrzoThis is a simple dish with lots of bold flavor. You can adjust the heat for your palate. -
What's For Supper: Quick Pork RiceThis meal is so very easy to make with only three main ingredients a couple spices. The Asian flavor is quite tasty. -
Spring Clean Your GardenGive your plants a fighting chance and take a proactive approach to disease and pests in your garden. -
Spring 2011 Wedding Buffet IdeasWelcome your guests with food stations, designed to let the guests enjoy the evening instead of waiting in line.
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Unclaimed Funds: True or False?Over 116 million people have forgotten money sitting in the state coffers waiting to be claimed. You could be one of them. The process of finding and claiming the money is free but not always easy.Also published on:
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Staging Outdoor Areas at HomeCreate the perfect relaxing space to entertain and enjoy the rest of your home. -
Gray Water GardeningLearn how to conserve the water in your home and reuse gray water. -
Get a Head Start on Spring CleaningFeeling cabin fever? De-clutter to open your space. -
Healthy Homemade Alternative to Store-Bought JerkyInstead of wasting money on jerky with food labels that read like a chemistry set, try making your own with this simple recipe. -
8 Tips to Keep Gardening FunThe joy of gardening fast becomes the chore of gardening, if you don't take steps to make things easier. -
Winter Sowing TipsWinter sowing is not a new concept to avid gardeners who lack indoor space to start vegetable and flower plants. -
Top Garden Catalogs for 2011Look through this list of great seed companies to find your favorite heirloom variety of tomatoes or flowers.
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Proper Tree Pruning TechniquesPruning at the wrong time may damage your trees or keep them from flowering the following year. -
Profit from Your Garden: Growing and Selling BotanicalsSell the herbs and other plants you grow in your garden to earn extra money, throughout the year.
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The BabyFlash fiction about the new baby in town.
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How 'The Sound of Music' Helped Shape My Love of MoviesA journey of how many movies turned me against the big screen and one finally brought the joy back.
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Easiest Christmas Cookie Recipe for Baking and Gift-GivingThe basic recipe contains three ingredients, but you can transform bland to grand with a few additions.
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Caring for Christmas PlantsLearn to care for your Christmas plant to make it last all year long. -
The ListingA short look at romance.
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Silent Scream of PainThe hardships of a single mother expressed in a poem
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How a Sales Rep Taught Me About BusinessSometimes the answers aren't in the text books.
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Netflix Increases Stock and PricesNetflix launches a new streaming digital format for it's customers. What about those on dial-up?
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Propagation of Stem CuttingsDon't spend hundreds of dollars adding plants to your landscape. Learn a simple propagation method to generate hundreds of free plants.
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Obsolete TechnologyA review of what we had versus what we have. -
Homemade Granola for Gift-GivingThis hearty granola tastes wonderful straight out of the package or used as a cereal in the morning.
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ReflectionsErin learns to overcome her fears and disabilities through the love and friendship of another wounded soul. -
Who is Ron Weasley?What happens when the Harry Potter fever wears off? Is Ron going to make it onto the big screen again? -
Council MeetingLost in a dense fog, Callie desperately tries to make sense of what is happening.
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Distance Learning PitfallsDistance learning is not for everyone. Although the convenience of studying from home and working at your own pace may have its benefits, there are problems with the system.
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How to Watch Movies OnlineBudget-conscious consumers find all kinds of ways to save money. Entertainment choices become a matter of finding the best deals for attractions and movies. Viewing free movies online offers money-saving entertainment with excellent quality.
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Gifting Ideas from Outside the BoxPlanning a special gift for giving creates chaos when the recipient has everything. Thinking outside the box reveals there are gifts for those who are impossible to shop for.
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Barack Obama Visits New PennsylvaniaObama visisted the Kent State Tuscarawas branch September 3, 2008. Obama did not make new friends. -
Outdoor Wood Furnaces Can Lower Heating CostsWith fuel prices going through the roof, people are looking for any way to save a buck. Outdoor wood furnaces are one answer to cut heating costs and save you money. -
Medicinal Herbs for SummerMany plants are often overlooked for their medicinal value.
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How to Make General Tsao's Chicken at HomeYou do not have to order out anymore for this tasty Asian dish. -
Two GiftsLearning to share
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Gas and Phone Cards and Other Christmas Gifts They Won't ReturnEvery year there is the ultimate challenge of what to buy for who. This piece is dedicated to the "I don't know what to get them" people.
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Best Seed Catalogs for the Gardening AddictHere are some great catalogs you can order now in time for spring planting. It is never too early to start planning next year's garden.
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10 Tricks to Surviving Gardening Withdrawal During the WinterThe temperature has dropped. The days are shorter. Here are some tricks to survive the winter blues when all you want are spring greens.
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What's for Supper: Oven BakeWith just two simple ingredients you can be eating dinner!
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What's for Supper: Ham StewThis is the easiest meal anyone, even a child, can make.
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Hosting the Perfect Halloween Party: Start with a Scavenger HuntGhosts and goblns all across the country are going to be out next month. Get a jump on the season with some of these neat ideas.
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Halloween Special Effects: Do-it-Yourself Tricks to TreatIt is not hard to create some of the same special effects at home that you see in the movies. Great ideas like this can be used for small haunted houses or fantastic hallowe'en parties.
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Top 13 Haunted Houses in AmericaThe 2007 list was released by HauntWorld.com for the best haunted house attractions in the United States. Did your favorite make the cut? -
What's for Supper: Easy Skillet SupperJust a matter of minutes can turn simple ingredients into a great dinner.
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Bluetooth Advertising: A PrimerBluetooth proximity advertising is fast becoming the wave of the advertising future. Allowing a small business to personalize an advertising campaign, bluetooth proximity advertising opens new doors.
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What's for Supper: Italian Sloppy JoesThis is a great way to enjoy those sausage sandwiches you get at the fair without all the hassle. -
A Guide to Edible HerbsNot only do herbs make a addition to the culinary scene, they can be wonderful aids in health maintenance. -
Reincarnation: Real or a Fantasy Life?Is reincarnation a real phenomenon or is it a fantasy we have created to satisfy our own need to know?
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What's for Supper: Green Pepper CasseroleStuffed peppers Made into a simple casserole. Great for a family get-together. -
What's for Supper: Pizza SpaghettiThis is a twist to the age old pasta. Kids love it. -
How to File Your Own Court PapersThere are times when you need an attorney. There are times when you don't. -
How to Make the Perfect Chocolate CakeThis is the ultimate guide to chocolate perfection. -
Review of Earthlink Satellite ServiceMy sister had a very bad experience. I had a great experience. So what was the difference?
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Senate Approves the Ban Asbestos in America Act to Reduce MesotheliomaThis deadly cancer has concerned people for quite some time. A new bill introduced into Congress brings it to the forefront again. -
Heart for a Hero Allows Anyone to Pay Tribute to Our SoldiersOne mother turned her emotions into the perfect avenue for others to support our troops. -
In the EndIn the end, it is just the beginning.
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Billionairio Internet Lottery Offers $1 Billion Grand PrizeEveryone has gotten one. That e-mail stating your address was chosen among millions as the winner of the lottery jackpot. This one is for real. -
Earth Justice Encourages Environmentalists to Adopt a Piece of SkyEver wanted to own a piece of the sky? Well, now you can adopt a square mile of the big blue.
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Viagra 'Las Vegas' Ad Irresponsible, Group SaysThe new ad campaign scheduled for release Monday night has caused the AHF raise an alarm. They say what happens in Vegas doesn't always stay there.
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Colloidal Silver Cold Medicine Can Turn You BlueThe color of your skin can change when you have a cold. This medicine can actually turn it blue.
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How to Turn Your Knowledge into Spare ChangeEvery person has been taught different things by those that raised them. Turn that knowledge into part time cash.
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Leukemia & Lymphoma Society Collects $5.2 Million in Spare ChangeThe next time your kids ask for your spare change, think about this. -
Domestic Violence Victims No Longer Allowed to Be EvictedDomestic Violence or sexual assault is responsible for 97% of homelessness in women.
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Nomination of Dr. Holsinger as U.S. Surgeon General Raising AlarmMany believe Dr. Holsinger won't be able to serve the public with an open mind.
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Hospital for Special Surgery Named Top Orthopedic HospitalEach year U.S. News and World Report does a hospital survey. The 2007 winners have been announced.
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What He Really Meant to SayThey always say one thing and mean another
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Labyrinth and Princess Bride: Two Great Movies Gone but Not ForgottenWith so many new movies coming out all the time, we sometimes forget to dust off the case and bring out some classics. -
Military Personel Can Now Drop Cell Plans without PenaltyHere is a few quippets of news that affect our military troops. -
My Personal Book of the DeadHow I have learned to deal with death. -
U.S. Military Uncovers Weapons Cache near MosulBlack Anthem, a military newspaper for enlisted personnel, reported this week that one of the largest caches of massive explosives was found. The report stated that an Iraqi civilian tipped off troops which led to the discovery. -
Smuggled Alcohol Turning Sweden GreenSweden has swore to be "oil-free" by 2020. What's their stratedgy? -
Military Personnel Victims of $50 Million ScamMilitary Times reported that some $50 million was scammed from service personnel. So far, 23 states and several troops in Iraq may have been affected.
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Bush Addresses the Nation on Immigration ReformThe President's radio address this morning reviewed his vision for immigration reform.
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USDA Offers $1 Million in Home-owner AssistanceGovernment grants are being made available for a great number of issues this summer. -
UN Asks Kenya to Allow Humanitarian Aid140 trucks, carrying much needed food, were stopped just short of the border in Kenya. -
President Tours Power Plant in AlabamaPresident Bush is urging Congress to "Take A Bolder Approach To Strengthen America's Energy Security."
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10 Commandments for Behind the WheelThe Vatican has issued a document that addresses road rage and a host of other "occassions of sin." -
Low-Income Earns Cash for Being GoodConditional cash transfers, as they are sometimes called, are the focus of a new program in New York, according to the Associated Press. This same program is being used in Mexico and Brazil. Mayor Michael Bloomberg traveled this past spring to see the plan in action.
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Checkout Lines Just Got EasierPersonal scanners are now being offered by some stores for shopping convenience.
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Computer Cable Tangles a Thing of the PastMicrochip developer Alereon has come up with the first legal chip that can operate a wireless USB. This technology is not new. The difference is this chip's radio frequencies are legal because there is no potential to interfere with radar.
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E-Bay Says No to Google AdsEbay spends about $25 million a year in advertising just in the U.S. with Google Adwords Program. That is a thing of the past. eBay spokesperson, Hani Durzy, was quoted as saying, "This is part of an ongoing experiment to look at how we market across all media channels."
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U.S. Offers to End EmbargoAbbas Aides reported that the United States stressed an offer to end the embargo imposed on Palestinian Territories.
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'57 Belvedere Unearthed After 50 YearsTulsa, Oklahoma was site to an exceptional unveiling Friday. -
Disk with Ohio Workers' Information Stolen from Employee's CarA state worker had a disk stolen from his car last Sunday, according to the Associated Press. The disk contained social security numbers and other personal information of 64,000 employees of the state of Ohio. Gov. Ted Strickland reported this Friday.
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Bush Speaks at Hispanic Prayer BreakfastAt the National Hispanic Prayer Breakfast this morning, Pres. Bush addressed the issue of immigration.
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How Do You Handle a Teenage Run-awayAt 7:00 in the morning, I woke to discover my daughter missing.
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Disney Says Guests Are SafeCF News 13 reported Monday that Disney claims its guests are safe and the security for the theme parks are adequate. Some would disagree with that statement. -
Give the Kids a Break (While You Take Some Time Off)"I'm bored," echos through the house of many an American home in the summer. Along with "What are you doing? Leave your sister alone. I can't wait 'til school starts again."
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Google, Microsoft Going Head to Head over Desktop SearchGoogle has filed a complaint against Microsoft for the Vista's desktop search works.
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How Running a Simple Ad Can Get You What You WantEver wanted something that you just couldn't afford? So did I. And I got it for free.
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Study: Domestic Hunger Has an Economic Cost of $90 Billion a YearHunger is a problem that plagues not only the poor and needy, but your pocket as well. -
High Blood Pressure Medication Could Help with Parkinson'sBrain neurons, which are dying in Parkinson's sufferers, have been rejuvenated in mice. -
The "Rock", Dwayne Johnson, is SingleAfter 17 years of marriage, Dwayne Johnson and his wife are calling it quits. -
Nettle Caterpillars in HawaiiAn illegal shipment of seedlings in 2001 may be the culprit for a new pest that is plaguing Hawaii, according to KITV 4 in Honolulu. The little critter damaging the crops is not the problem. -
Burger King Goes Global, Re-Opens Business in JapanWhopper Teriyaki anyone? Only 390 yen. -
Geneticists Find Gene Link to Common IllnessesA case study has linked many common illnesses to DNA gene make-up. -
How to Introduce Venison to Your TableEvery year hundreds of avid hunters enter the woods and proudly bag their prize. Then no-one wants to eat it. Here are some reasons that may change all that.
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Atlantis Shuttle Workers Reject ContractWith only 1 week before the space shuttle is scheduled to launch, shuttle workers voted to strike. -
Billy Donovan Becomes Orlando Magic Head CoachBilly Donovan was keeping everything hush hush, but the word is out. -
332nd Airborne Dedicate New Memorial on Balad Air Base332nd Air Expeditionary Wing paid tribute to their fallen brothers with the construction of a monument. -
Sudanese Ambassador Threatens U.S. Cola CompaniesJohn Ukec Lueth Ukec, Sudanese Ambassador to the U.S., retaliated to U.S. sanctions on Sudan by threatening to stop export of gum arabic. -
High Gas Prices Wiping Out the Little GuyYou can't afford to buy it and they can't afford to sell it. -
Subaru Plans to Convert One of its Vacant Car Plants into a Wildlife HabitatSubaru of Indiana has earned a prestigious award for any company. But a car company doing it is truly amazing. -
Blue Springs, Florida is a Great Summer GetawayThe mainstream attractions are great. Sometimes you just need to relax and unwind without the crowds. Blue Springs State Park offers that opportunity. -
Netherlands Game Show Will Decide Who Gets Woman's KidneysOrgan donors have made it to game show status for one TV network in the Netherlands. -
Court Sentences China's Former FDA Chief to DeathThe former chief of China's Food and Drug Administration was convicted of taking bribes to grant approval of medicines. Zheng Xiaoyu was found guilty of corruption charges and sentenced to death.
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Volusia County Not to Fly Flag on Memorial DayVolusia County will not be flying Old Glory in memory of veterans on Memorial Day. -
Pet Capuchin Monkey, Armani, Taken From Maryland WomanIn a tearful interview with MSNBC today, Elyse Gazewitz said "I can't eat. I can't sleep" -
Ohio Execution of Christopher Newton Delayed an HourChristopher Newton was scheduled to die from lethal injection today, but the medical staff had problems finding suitable veins. -
FDA Upholds Ruling that Denies Gay Men from Giving Blood DonationsThe FDA stands strong in not allowing gay men to donate blood. They feel they are not discriminating against sexuality. -
Local Photographer Adds Personality to Your PictureJennifer Gibbons comes from a long line of artists. Her mother, Phyllis Moore-Layer, was a portrait artist prior to her passing in 1993. Jennifer's grandfather never made it famous, but even his "doodles" made family members stand back and say, "WOW!" -
Turkey Litter Could Become New Source of EnergyAgricultural biomass is fast becoming the new rage in alternative energy. Minnesota turkey farmers are gobbling up the revenue. -
Coca-Cola Secretary Joya Williams Receives 8 Years For Trying to Sell Trade Secrets to PepsiJoya Williams, a former secretary at Coca Cola, was sentenced to 8 years for trying to steal trade secrets.
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How to Make a Raintree Plant StandA great way to display your plants inside or out. These plant stands can be as complex or as simple as you want them to be. Personalize them for yourself or friends and family members. -
Louisiana Supreme Court Upholds Death Penalty Decision for Rapist Patrick KennedyPatrick Kennedy was sentenced to death in the rape of an 8 year old little girl in 2003. He is now on death row.
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Thrift Store Shopping On-LineAre you tired of the crowded racks? Never have enough time to browse all the merchandise? Now you can do it in the comfort of your home.
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25 Killed in Baghdad Market BombingA car bomb detonated in a crowded Baghdad outdoor market Tuesday morning, killing 25 people and injuring at least 60 more, according to the Associated Press. The blast occurred despite measures to end the violence.
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Doritos X13D You Name the FlavorFrito Lay has done it this time. They are leaving it up to the public.
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Daytona Lagoon Review: Daytona Beach's Favorite Water ParkA place the whole family can enjoy, Daytona Lagoon offers so much more than a water park. -
How to Make Wax Animal Air FreshenersGuide to dipping and scenting stuffed animals. -
Winning Florida Lottery Ticket a MisprintFlorida Lottery Commission is refusing to pay for a ticket they claim is a misprint. When the holder of the ticket tried to cash it in, the commission said it was invalid.
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Cure for Baldness Linked to WNT GeneTesting in mice has led a team of scientists from the University of Pennsyvania, to announce that baldness may be curable. -
Where is Dale Earnhardt Going?Many have speculated over the past 5 days where the most recognized face in Nascar is going.
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U.S. Iran Friendship CommitteePlans are under way, in Tehran, to form an Iranian-U.S. friendship committee.
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A Review of Lipton's Brisk Apple Flavored Green TeaGreen tea comes in many flavors. Apple has become a fast favorite.
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Stranger Than Fact?American Pie by Don McLean makes more sense when you know that the plane Buddy Holly died in was named "American Pie". Did you know these other little known facts?
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Can You Really Work from Home?Most work from home offers are scams. However, if you know how and where to look, you can find legitimate companies that hire people to work right from their home office.
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Florida FCAT TestsFlorida students failed again. But who really failed, the students or the school system?
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Guide to Starting a Home Party PlanA general overview on starting your own home-based party plan
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Safe Winter Driving TipsHow to have a safe road trip
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Free Plants for Home and LawnLearn a simple technique that can save you alot of money, by reproducing the plants you already have access to.