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Articles by Ann Knapp»
Tips For Creating A Butterfly Garden
Published 2007-08-21
| The vast majority of people, as far as I know, find beautiful flowers to have a certain aesthetic value. I personally find it very enjoyable to just sit and watch the flowers grow in a stunning garden. The only unexciting thing about watching a garden, which is perhaps what may be the very detail which I find so relaxing, is the monotony of the whole thing.
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How To Get Rid Of Standing Water In Your Yard
Published 2007-08-21
| Standing water in your yard after a heavy rain is a big problem. It could be enough to drive you crazy. A while after the rain stops, you go for a nice relaxing walk in your mostly dry yard, and just as you begin to relax, you feel your feet sink into the swamp that never seems to go away from your yard. Believe it or not, this is a very common problem. But what can you do about it?
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Buying Gold Jewelry: What You Need to Know
Published 2007-08-21
| Gold has been valued by humanity since the dawn of civilization and gold jewelry never goes out of style. However, in order to make the best possible choice when buying gold jewelry it is good to know some of the basic facts as well as the jargon of the jewelry trade.
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How And When To Transplant A Plant
Published 2007-08-21
| Let's just say you notice that your landscape is not quite as it should be. After you get done with all your planting (of course AFTER you plant,) you notice that some of your trees, for example, simply do not belong where they are. You realize that, to be perfect, they should be moved a few feet this way, or a couple feet that way, or to the other side of the flower bed, etc.
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How to Prepare Your Garden for Winter
Published 2007-08-21
| There are many people out there who think that once the first freeze comes, their gardening job is done for the year; no more weeding, no more digging, no more top soil, no more compost; and no more watering till next season.
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How To Plant Flower Bulbs
Published 2007-08-21
| Flower bulbs are awesome. When I was growing up, I noticed flower bulbs in the top soil, and I was not really sure what to make of them until my father explained to me what they are and how they work. It was difficult for me to grasp as a youngster, since all the other flowers we planted, we actually had to plant as real flowers each and every year.
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Still the Knob -- DTE Energy Music Theatre
Published 2007-08-21
| It's been a popular summer concert venue for more than 35 years now. The DTE Energy Music Theatre is a 15,274-seat amphitheater located in Clarkston, Michigan. It was originally known as the Pine Knob Music Theatre...
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Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance Is Where It Is At For Cars
Published 2007-08-21
| It's become one the premier automotive events of the year, the Meadow Brook Concours d'Elegance attracts thousands of enthusiasts to see the beautiful, unusual and rare in the automotive world. It's also a great place to be seen arriving in a luxury sedan or limo. Here's a little background on this event:
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The Palace of Auburn Hills
Published 2007-08-21
| The Palace of Auburn Hills, or simply The Palace, is a sports and entertainment venue in Auburn Hills, Michigan. Since its opening in 1988, it's the home of the Detroit Pistons of the NBA; since 1998 it also hosts the Detroit Shock of the WNBA.
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The History Of The Charm Bracelet
Published 2007-08-21
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The history of charms goes back as far as the Neolithic era. One of our ancient ancestors would pick up an unusual stone or piece of wood and carry it with him to ward off his enemies. Thousands of years later, elaborate jewelry made of precious stones and metals emerged during the age of the Egyptian Pharaohs...
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Deeetrooittt Basketball--History of the Pistons
Published 2007-08-21
| In the last couple of decades, the Detroit Pistons have become a real town favorite, like the Pistons and the Tigers. They have a reputation of being one of the toughest teams in the NBA, hence the nickname, "The Bad Boys." With their home in The Palace, the Pistons are within a luxury sedan ride away from most places in the Detroit suburbs.
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How To Fight Bugs Responsibly
Published 2007-08-21
| We all have to fight bugs. Let me correct myself. Those of us who have ever done any sort of gardening have definitely had to deal with those pesky critters. Most of us try to find the best bug repellant and exterminator we can find and just try ...
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How To Prepare A Planting Bed
Published 2007-08-28
| Preparing a bed in which to plant can appear at first glance to be a daunting task. If you have researched the topic, you most probably have become at least somewhat familiar with terms and words such as tilling, rototilling, pH, screened top soil, shredded top soil, the chemical method, the non-chemical method...
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How To Start A New Lawn By Planting Seeds
Published 2007-08-28
| It has got to be the most commonly asked question about starting a new lawn. Anybody who has ever contemplated starting a new lawn has pondered this question. Sod or seeds?
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The Hidden Meanings Of European And American Charms
Published 2007-08-28
| Starting at the inception of the 20th century and extending until the 1960s, it was a mark of the middle-class that young girls be given a charm bracelet before they reached puberty. At every holiday or anniversary, a new charm is added to the bracelet, often by the relative who had given the original bracelet.
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NYC's American Museum of Natural History Includes Great Dinosaur Exhibit
Published 2007-08-28
| For teachers planning a student tour to New York City, one of the best choices for a truly educational experience is the American Museum of Natural History, located at Central Park West at 79th Street.
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A Visit To The Guggenheim Museum Delights Students and Teachers
Published 2007-08-28
| It was an invitation to architect Frank Lloyd Wright from the art advisor to Solomon R. Guggenheim that put the wheels in motion toward the creation of the Guggenheim Museum, a place to hold the four-year-old Museum of Non-Objective Painting.
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A Student Tour To Chicago Should Include Museum Of Science And Industry
Published 2007-08-28
| One of the most popular museums in the world is the Museum of Science and Industry, a highlight of any student visit to Chicago.
The museum, created as a vehicle for public science education , is unique in that it was one of the first ever to involve industry in its exhibits
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Liberty Science Center In NYC Offers Student Tour Organizers A Great Time
Published 2007-08-28
| Teachers looking for an outstanding experience when they take their students to New York City won't want to miss the Liberty Science Center, located in nearby Jersey City, New Jersey.
With a rich assortment of educational experiences inside, students will be talking about their trip for years to come.
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Maryland Science Center Offers Great Opportunities for Student Travel
Published 2007-08-28
| Educators planning a trip for their students will find the Maryland Science Center, located at Baltimore's Inner Harbor, a great place to visit.
A variety of exhibits will have students and teachers alike wishing they had more time to spend at the Science Center. Or more likely, already making plans to take another trip to spend even more hours exploring all the facility has to offer.
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Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum Offers Unique Opportunity For Students
Published 2007-08-28
| The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, located in Chicago, gives teachers a unique educational travel experience that's bound to delight and inspire. Opened in 1999 as part of the Chicago Academy of Sciences, the Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum is part of the legacy of naturalist Robert Kennicott, who founded the Academy in 1857.
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The Best Educational Experiences in Washington, DC
Published 2007-08-28
| Educational travel can give teachers and administrators a boost in exciting many students about their academic lessons. Travel brings curriculum to life while teaching lessons that students will need throughout their lives.
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Let Us All Go To The Auto Show!
Published 2007-08-28
| Coming on the heels of New Year's Eve, the North American International Auto Show is one of the hottest tickets in Detroit during the month of January. It draws hundreds of thousands of auto enthusiasts from around the Detroit suburbs...
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Vermicomposting: How To Make Worm Castings
Published 2007-08-28
| We have all heard of composting. Composting is simply the decomposition of organic waste like yard waste and kitchen waste into a very rich and nutritional dirt-like substance. Vermicomposting is very similar to composting, but vermicomposting ...
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How Charming -- Why Charms And Charm Bracelets?
Published 2007-08-28
| Traditionally, there are several times in a woman's life when she can receive a charm bracelet; once as a young girl and once for her marriage.
In the past, when a woman married, she was given a charm bracelet to celebrate her future. A charm bracelet with wedding bells or a marriage certificate was later filled with charms representing the honeymoon, anniversaries and the birth of her children.
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Caring for Your Gold Jewelry: Four "Golden" Rules
Published 2007-08-28
| There are four simple rules to keeping your gold jewelry looking like new. Gold is very durable but its luster can fade with time. However, with proper care, your gold will list for a lifetime. Take a look at these four golden rules and your jewelry will be shining for a long time to come.
1. Don't wear your golden jewelry 24/7
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The Omni Hotel Adds European Style in Downtown Detroit
Published 2007-08-28
| The Omni Detroit Hotel at River Place is Detroit's own secluded oasis nestled in the quaint River Place District. This historic luxury hotel reflects the beauty and sophistication of a European classic.
So whether you're traveling for leisure or business ...
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Planning Your Dream Destination Wedding
Published 2007-08-28
| You've dreamed of your special wedding day. But what may make it special for you is getting married in a small adobe church in Arizona, or on a balmy beach in the Caribbean. Making your fantasy destination wedding a reality isn't as difficult -- or as expensive -- as you might think. If you're eloping to your fantasy destination, it can be as easy as taking a limo or luxury sedan to the airport.
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The Atheneum Hotel Delivers Elegance and Service
Published 2007-08-28
| The Atheneum delivers elegance, comfort and unique style, earning it the status of Detroit's only AAA Four-Diamond hotel. This luxurious, all-suite hotel is situated in the heart of the charming Greektown Dining and Entertainment District. The Atheneum is adjacent to Greektown Casino, and restaurants, nightclubs and shops abound.
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The Must-See Attractions in Detroit
Published 2007-08-28
| Detroit has its secrets; most of them in the form of little known tourist attractions. Now that the city is becoming a haven for weekend getaways, they're springing to life again, adding vibrancy to a slowly resurrecting industrial town. All of the following attractions can be reached by a variety of transportation, including limos and luxury sedans.
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Spring Training in Tiger Town
Published 2007-08-29
| Like a number of major league baseball teams, the Detroit Tigers head to Florida every year for spring training. And if you want to see the Tigers play any preseason games, you might have to hitch a limo or luxury sedan to the airport and fly down Lakeland, FLA, for a seat in the stadium.
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Almost 400 Years Of Detroit History
Published 2007-08-29
| For hundreds of years, what is now the Detroit area was so important to commerce between Native American tribes that only traders were allowed into the territory.
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The History Of Hockey Town
Published 2007-08-29
| In Hockey Town, there's only one team to root for -- the Detroit Red Wings. The team currently resides just a luxury sedan or limo ride away at Joe Louis Arena, located in downtown Detroit. Here are some team historical highlights:
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Choosing a Ring Prong Setting
Published 2007-08-29
| Gold, platinum and silver rings offer variety different settings. Before you go out and buy an engagement ring, wedding ring or other ring, take a look at this brief guide to the various ring prong settings that are currently available.
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Birthstones: Everyone Has One But What Are They?
Published 2007-08-29
| Have you ever wondered what exactly is a birthstone and what do the stones signify? Briefly, birthstones are precious stones and gemstones that are associated with a particular month. There is a rich history behind the popular birthstones that people wear today in their rings, bracelets, pendants and other jewelry, and I would like to share that story with you.
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The Facts About Breast Cancer
Published 2007-08-29
| The causes of breast cancer are not completely understood, although it is clear that a woman's age, gender and lifetime exposure to estrogen and her age at the time of her first childbirth can play an important role. Because no one knows exactly what causes breast cancer, there is absolutely no way to prevent it.
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Buying an Engagement Ring For Your Beloved
Published 2007-08-29
| The best way to buy an engagement ring is to let her pick it out herself! After all, your fiance will wear this ring every day and it must feel good on her finger and it must suit her lifestyle. It may take trying on many diamond shapes and setting styles in gold or other precious metals to determine the best ring for her.
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The Hard Facts about Conflict Diamonds from Africa and India
Published 2007-08-29
| Diamonds are small, easily transportable and command high prices. These characteristics have made diamonds a good source of funds for coup leaders in Africa and elsewhere. These smuggled diamonds have been labeled "conflict diamonds" and many consumers are wary about using a product that they think may be related to the suffering of innocent people.
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Tips for Successful Student Travel
Published 2007-09-04
| Many new trip sponsors take on the responsibility of planning a student excursion without the benefit of a "mentor" or any previous experience. Although the eventual travel experience can be highly successful there are many obstacles that could just as easily result in a negative experience.
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NYC's Empire State Building: A Must-See For Students
Published 2007-09-04
| One of the tallest building in the world, New York City's Empire State Building remains among the most impressive structures on the planet and with more than 3 million visitors a year, one of New York's top tourist attractions.
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How To Start A New Lawn By Laying Sod
Published 2007-09-04
| It has got to be the most commonly asked question about starting a new lawn. Anybody who has ever contemplated starting a new lawn has pondered this question. Sod or seeds? Ordering topsoil and seeds is cheaper ...
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The History of Gold Jewelry
Published 2007-09-04
| Humankind has long been fascinated by the beauty of gold and since the earliest days of civilization gold has been used to adorn us in the form of jewelry. Let's take a look at how gold jewelry has been used in the various parts of the world during the last five thousand years.
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Detroit Becomes a Weekend Getaway
Published 2007-09-04
| Motor City, or Motown is revving its engines again. Revitalized and reinvigorated after decades of neglect, Detroit has reclaimed its place as a cultural and tourist capital. Everything in this Midwest city seems new again. The Woodward Avenue theater district boasts renovated theaters and new shows.
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The Legacy Of The Detroit Lions
Published 2007-09-04
| Love 'em or hate 'em, the Detroit Lions are the city's only professional football franchise. The team currently resides just a luxury sedan or limo ride away at Ford Field, located in downtown Detroit. Here are some team historical highlights:
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The Basics Of Breast Cancer
Published 2007-09-04
| It's a fact that every day, cells in your body divide, grow and die. Most of the time they do it in an orderly manner. But sometimes they grow out of control. This type of cell growth forms a mass or lump called a tumor. Tumors can either benign or malignant.
Benign tumors are not cancerous. But left untreated, some can pose a health risk, so they are often removed.
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Fun Facts About Gold Jewelry
Published 2007-09-04
| If you are fascinated by gold, as most humans have been for the past 7,000 years, then you might find the following facts about the beautiful metal that you may be wearing on your neck, wrists and fingers to be quite interesting and in some cases surprising as well.
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The Shining Facts about Silver
Published 2007-09-04
| Demand for silver comes from three major areas: industrial, photography and jewelry and silverware. These three categories represent more than 95 percent of annual silver consumption.
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The Pearl Is a Natural Gem
Published 2007-09-04
| Do you have pearls or are you thinking of getting some? Pearls have a fascinating history, so let's look a bit closer at this popular item of jewelry.
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What Is Palladium And How Is It Used?
Published 2007-09-04
| Palladium deserves a small chapter in the history of jewelry. Let's take a look at the history of this metal and its role in the world of jewelry. Of the platinum group of metals -- platinum, palladium, iridium, rhodium, osmium and ruthenium -- palladium has the lowest specific gravity and the lowest melting point.
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How is White Gold Created?
Published 2007-09-04
| While it is popular, most people don't realize that there is no such thing as "white gold!" White gold is a man-made substance and here is a brief guide to the process that creates this sought-after jewelry metal.
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Student Travel Impacts Student Achievement
Published 2007-10-10
| Many middle schools have an annual trip to Washington, D.C. where seventh and eighth graders focus on U.S. history connections to the social studies curriculum. Fifteen years of student travel experience have convinced me that these travel opportunities provide substantial benefits to both the individual and the school as a whole.
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How to Fundraise for your Student Trip
Published 2007-10-10
| You have planned a school trip and want all of the eligible students to participate. This is a common goal and many school sponsors are using fundraising as a means of achieving it. I recommend you select a reputable fundraising company with a proven track record.
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