“When in doubt, use thyme,” says the Grass Roots Herb Society Newsletter & indeed, thyme blends perfectly with a wide array of foods. Thyme (T. vulgaris) derives from the Greek word thumus, meaning "courage.” The Greeks used the oil of thyme in their massages after bathing. The ‘scent of thyme’ was a symbol of elegance and praise for the Greeks. The Egyptians were … [Read more...]
The Truth Behind Mitt Romney’s Flamboyant Magic Underpants
The original headline for this piece was LIE TO ME! Why The Media Won’t Tell You The Truth. I changed it to make a point: I’ll bet this column gets more hits on InformationPress.net than anything else I’ve written – much more so than well-researched histories of the top marginal tax rate, or the billions we waste torturing innocent men on death row while cutting funding for … [Read more...]
Deviled Eggs
Ingredients 6 hard-boiled eggs (peeled and cut lengthwise)3 tbs. mayonnaise1 tsp. dijon mustard1 tbs. finely chopped celery1 tbs. finely chopped shallotsalt & pepper to tastedash of paprika Directions Remove and place egg yolks in a small bowl. Mash with mayonnaise and mustard. Add celery, shallot, and salt and pepper. Mix to combine. Stuff egg white shells with mixture … [Read more...]
Local heroes cycle for life
On Saturday, April 28, 2012, thousands of ‘HEROES’ across the country will take to their cycles and participate in the Wish Upon a Hero Foundation’s, ‘Be A Hero Event 4.28.12’. The Be A Hero Event is a national indoor cycling event taking place at over 200 locations nationwide, and locally at RevSlo Fitness. Proceeds from the one-day event will benefit the Wish Upon a Hero … [Read more...]
April 2012 Astrology by Vivienne
ARIES (Mar 20-Apr 19) HAPPY BIRTHDAY, ARIES! Your personal new year shows promise of adventure and dramatic change. Relationships, jointly held assets, community interaction and career objectives are highlighted. A wiser, bolder you may willingly greet the unique experiences that enter your life. Allow your originality and creativity full expression and your world could open up … [Read more...]
Easy, Everyday Tips to be More Environmentally Friendly
Global warming, the greenhouse effect, pollution: It’s all over the media and we know it’s a problem, but we seldom hear what the everyday consumer can do to help better the environment. Here are four tips that will help to reduce environmental pollution, which will take minimal effort, and will even save some money. 1) Reduce, Reuse, Recycle: I cannot stress the importance of … [Read more...]
Irrigation Tips for April
April indicates a warming climate is at hand, but it is not quite time to implement a full summer irrigation schedule just yet. Summer irrigation is for the months of June through August, so your irrigation should increase gradually up to then. Rain or unusually hot weather may require some changes, but sticking to a schedule should work for all but extraordinary weather. … [Read more...]
