In 1985 a small group of concerned citizens set off on a mission to protect the last remaining wetlands in Huntington Beach, some 147 acres out of what used to be over 3,000. Today, their dream is coming true as the Huntington Beach Wetland Conservancy owns and has restored a majority of the land, some 100 acres …
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Homemade organic toothpaste: baking soda and water (that's it!)
A few months ago I made the switch from store toothpaste to the homemade version. There were so many recipes available on the internet that it was hard to find the right one. After several months of experimenting I’ve found the perfect recipe: Baking Soda + Water I can’t believe it either, but it works …
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Homemade organic toothpaste: baking soda and water (that’s it!)
A few months ago I made the switch from store toothpaste to the homemade version. There were so many recipes available on the internet that it was hard to find the right one. After several months of experimenting I’ve found the perfect recipe: Baking Soda + Water I can’t believe it either, but it works …
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Historical Photos of European Royalty (1910-1915)
Enjoy the photos and make sure to check out the series: Historical Photos Wikipedia – V. Admiral Yahsiro Photos courtesy of the Library of Congress Archives More Photos Historical Baseball Photos (1880-1915)
The most famous movie couples for Halloween
Halloween Series Fabulous movie costumes for Halloween (Ladies Edition) The best movie costumes for Halloween (Guys Edition) Now the couples… Mad Men Gatekeeper and Keymaster
Fabulous movie costumes for Halloween (ladies edition)
Halloween Series The most famous movie couples for Halloween The best movie costumes for Halloween (Guys Edition) Now the ladies… Desperately Seeking Susan Lady Gaga
A quest for vision in Namibia
The Peace Corps Chronicles – Part 1 The Beginning As a Peace Corps Volunteer in an African village, I am a teacher, librarian, HIV/AIDS coordinator, after-school program manager and all-around helper for any school functions. Upon arriving here in Namibia, I had a great ambition to accomplish many things in my two-year service. I …
Family History Day: a new American holiday
Would you like to celebrate a new holiday with me? I call it Family History Day, or Ancestors Day. Let’s celebrate it right before Halloween with a variety of fun and somber rituals, pulled from the most popular festivals around the world: Qingming festival from East Asia Día de los Muertos from Mexico The rituals of Shinto …
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On Being A Role Model: The Truth About My Forbes Interview with Leslie Bradshaw
When my friend Leslie Bradshaw, a woman who absolutely inspires me with her energy, ambition and insanely sharp business intellect, asked to interview me for her Forbes blog series “More Seats,” I said yes, with the understanding and intention of bringing more awareness to the lack of women contributors and editors in Wikipedia. Originally, Leslie …
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Historical Baseball Photos (1880-1915)
Baseball has it roots far back in history. A manuscript from France in 1344 has an illustration of monks and nuns playing a game of bat and ball. The modern beginnings most likely date back to the early 1700s in America. In 1744, the term “base-ball” was printed in an English book and in 1791 …