The downhill lie is my introduction to the writing of Carl Hiassen. My beautiful and much more informed school teacher wife is already familiar with his writing through her Newberry award winning novel, Hoot. Like many middle-aged dreamers, hoping that reading how to do something instead of actually doing it would give me that illusory… Continue reading
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Lovely Limpopo Game Lodges
Located in the Thornybush Game Reserve, on the border with the Kruger National Park in Limpopo province, the Shumbalala Game Reserve is as close to nature as you can imagine. It is a no-fence preserve where guests have an unbeatable forest lodge experience and where animals can roam freely through the seemingly endless African landscape.… Continue reading
Pseudomonas in cottage cheese and dairy
Under refrigerated conditions, gram-negative rods that can produce under such conditions (psychrotrophic / cold-loving bacteria) tend to predominate, especially Pseudomonas spp. This is especially so when the milk has a high initial infection. of these bacteria and milk is stored for 2-4 days before pasteurization, which is often the case these days, where milk most… Continue reading
Did two serial killers meet in the dating game?
Having experienced the sixties and seventies during my childhood, I thought that I had heard and seen almost everything on television. US presidential candidate Richard Nixon appeared briefly on Rowan and Martin’s Laugh-In to help secure the youth vote. The Communist Party of America held a television fundraiser and raised about $ 1,000. Legendary singer… Continue reading
Tips for attracting a Sugar Daddy
If you are looking for a rich man to date, know that it may not be an easy task. The fact is, it’s a full-time job, especially if you want to get the best “dad”. Here are some easy tips and rules that you can follow regardless of whether you are looking for a trophy… Continue reading
Blind Side Head Coach Gets His Dream Job
Who will forget Sandra Bullock’s constant complaints while training Burt Cotton in the Oscar-winning film The Blind Side? The story of Michael Oher and his journey to the NFL is moving, and now it might be time to start on a sequel. Coach Cotton in the movie is actually Coach Hugh Freeze, a Mississippi native… Continue reading
3 important reasons to choose online cake delivery
Cake is an important part of every celebration. Whether you are organizing a birthday, wedding, or baby shower; cake and flowers add more fun at all times of the year. There is a growing demand for various confectionery products every year. Hence, online cake delivery services are becoming popular to cope with this trend. Due… Continue reading
Fantasy Football Dynasty League 2013 Rankings
Quarterbacks 1. Aaron Rodgers, Packers Rodgers already has 5 seasons of more than 3,900 yards and more than 28 TDs to his name. And he’s still only 29 years old. Even if Greg Jennings does go through free agency, the Packers are loaded into WR with Randall Cobb, Jordy Nelson and James Jones. 2. Cam… Continue reading
Numerology, the 23 enigma and confirmation biases
On February 23, a Joel Schumacher film, starring Jim Carrey, entitled ‘Number 23’ will be released. The story centers on a book given to the main character (Carrey) that seems to echo the events of his life and prominently features the phenomenon that has come to be known as “The 23rd Enigma.” Riddle 23 is… Continue reading
Yin and Yang aromatherapy: using lavender and peppermint essential oils at home
Aromatherapy is the use of essential oils for physical and emotional well-being. They are made up of natural chemicals that work in synergy with each other. Unlike prescription drugs, the healing properties of essential oils go back thousands of years. Two of the most versatile essential oils are lavender and peppermint. Think of these two… Continue reading