| New concepts about landscape design
Smaller turf areas, low-volume irrigation systems, mulching and low-input plant care are important components of these energy-efficient landscapes. An example could be replacing a traditional high-maintenance lawn area with ground covers and easily maintained decks, terraces and patios of wood, brick, paving or stone.Gardeners are composting and recycling more, using less fertilizer and choosing environmentally friendly products for dealing with pests. Pest control now tends to utilize the concepts of Integrated Pest Management, where many strategies are employed (especially using plants that are less prone to problems) to manage pests; and pesticides whether organic or chemical are applied only when absolutely necessary. Its also appropriate to accept some level of pest damage to landscape plants.Many of us have decided it is OK to share our gardens with other creatures, and even create habitats to provide for their needs.
Times Exclusive: Clinton tells of appreciation for El Paso
Editor's Note: After her rally Tuesday at the Don Haskins Center in El Paso, Democratic presidential candidate Sen. Hillary Rodham Clinton sat down with El Paso Times reporter Ramon Bracamontes for an exclusive interview. Here is part of that interview; the rest of the interview will be published in Sunday's El Paso Times. Q Why did you choose El Paso to start your Texas campaign? A I wanted to come to El Paso because I wanted El Paso to know how much I appreciate everything they have done for my husband and me and I want El Paso to know that I will work to be a good president for this community. Q How important was it to start the Texas campaign on a good note? A Well, I am excited about this campaign in Texas. I have so many friends here.
Midbrook, Inc. Will Build 12 New Washers for a Domestic Automobile ...
Midbrook, Inc., of Jackson, Michigan, announced that it has been awarded a contract to build 12 new washers for a domestic based automotive company. These cleaning systems will be used as part of a new 6-speed transmission program. The equipment will be installed in a transmission plant located in Mexico. .
Toothpaste is a bright idea to fix scratched CDs
Dear Billy: Compact discs can scratch easily, but the good news is that many scratches can be wiped away with ordinary white toothpaste. Gels won't work -- just plain, white toothpaste. Squeeze a small amount of toothpaste onto a clean sock or any lint-free cloth and apply to the CD, starting from the inside and working outward like the spokes of a wheel. Remember to wipe it from the inside out, never back and forth. Once the underside is coated, take the clean, dry part of the sock and wipe away the toothpaste, again using spokelike strokes -- from the inner edge to the outer edge. Don't use water. Just continue wiping until the paste is gone. This should work great on minor scratches on DVDs and game discs, too. Dear Heloise: I put two frozen waffles in the toaster.
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