Amaryllis During the holiday season many of us may be giving or receiving an amaryllis bulb as a gift. These plants we grow indoors in pots, are just one member of the amaryllis family and are South American natives. Many of the South American Indian...
Poinsettia plants are a traditional part of our holiday decorations. The plant is native to Mexico where it grows, out of doors, as a common awkward looking shrub. The colorful petal-like leaves are not actually the flowers but are really bracts. The...
Dear Annie: When my son was 14, he was friends with Tim, a boy who drank and did drugs at a young age and who once stole his father's car and took my son joyriding around the neighborhood. I didn't want our son hanging out with Tim after that, but my...
Mike: What're you doing up so early, Amanda? Have you decided to take up jogging in the park like me? Amanda: No, Mike. You know I really can't stand jogging. I've joined a yoga class at our local fitness center. I hear it's a great way to stay fit....
In the United States, the government is acting to ban the sale of ephedra as a product to help people lose weight. Ephedra is a plant that contains ephedrine and pseudoephedrine. These substances can increase a person's energy level and cause weight...
Dear a moment of science: I used to think that the appendix is useless,but now I'm hearing that the appendix actually does serve a purpose.So, which is it? Y:Great question.Its true that for a long time scientists thought that the appendix didnt real...
Dear Annie: I am in my early 30s with a small child. I recently went through some hard times and moved back home with my parents. I have never asked my parents for money. I work two jobs and have put a little away in savings. I'd like to take a small...
Mike: I'm glad you decided to come watch this movie with me today, Amanda. The director has done a lot of cutting edge work, and I hear that this is his most experimental film yet. Amanda: I just hope it isn't as boring as the last movie you made me...
Researchers say they have identified animal fossils from twenty-seven-million years ago in what is now Ethiopia. The remains are from the middle of a time called the missing years or the dark period. This is because scientists have so little informat...
In 1509 Henry VIII ascended the throne.He would be King of England until his death. Author Alison Weir wrote the book, Henry VIII: The King and Court and here are some extracts from it. Henry VIII succeeded to the throne in 1509 to great acclaim. He...
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Lack of money can cause big financial problems for people. While the banks are closing down branches in city centres, weve seen a growth of pawnbrokers in the high streets.Paul Atkin, the director of online pawnbroker Borro. Here he explains the hist...
lets find out what people have to say about switching off. The first one is columnist Amanda Platell. But I cannot switch off, I just cant. And I seem to be getting worse and worse as I get older. And when I was first asked to think about this idea,...
Dear Annie: My girlfriend and I have been together for three years. When we first started dating, Mary unexpectedly became pregnant and we now have a beautiful child who is our life's joy. I would like to ask Mary to become my wife. Here's the proble...
The newness of the situation and the range of decisions youll face could leave you confused. Think about what you want from college and from friends. Study after breakfast, between classes, whatever works best for you. Dont cut off all social contact...
