Use a small dab of the gritty type of toothpaste. The gritty toothpaste can act as a mild abrasive and will remove scratches from the disc. To use the toothpaste method, get your finger wet first. Slowly wipe and move the toothpaste into the scratch on the disc. Disc-free game…
Figs do grow well in the tropics, almost anywhere in fact. Choose the right variety, give your plants some care and you should be enjoying that rich, syrupy nectar in no time. EXCEL (Ficus carica ‘Excel’) – Sweet, large yellow/greenish fig with high sugar content. This fig is very sweet.…
Gardenias also grow very well in pots and make great feature plants. The added advantage of growing them in pots is that they are easy to move about, and when in flower can be shifted to an area where the beautiful fragrance will be most appreciated. When you plant your…
Symptoms of poisoning from fireweed include gradual weight loss, jaundice, fluid in the lungs, blindness may occur, sudden death without any other indications, aimless wandering, muscular coordination, twitching of the head muscles, abdominal straining, rectal prolapse, and irritability (Anon. Seeds can be used as a fire-starter and as a cotton-like…
We speculate that the anatomic changes after gastric bypass surgery promotes a bacterial milieu in genetically predisposed patients that triggers chronic intestinal inflammation, resulting in Crohn’s disease. Does gastric bypass cause colitis? There have been conflicting reports on the effect of bariatric surgery on Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), including colitis…
The vacuum cleaning process will kill some fleas, but some of the critters will probably also survive. What’s more, if you suck up eggs and larvae, fleas can still emerge later on, and if the vacuum cleaner bag sits inside the machine, the fleas may climb out and get back…
All German Shepherds have the ability to play frisbee. Some of them take to it naturally, while others may need to be taught. But with the proper training, most German Shepherds can be developed into excellent frisbee dogs. How do I teach my German Shepherd to play Frisbee? Obedience/Rally Their…
Fleas can live in temperatures as low as 46 degrees. However, it can take up to 5 days of consistently below freezing temperatures to kill an adult flea. Cold weather can also destroy fleas that are in the pupal stage, but because the pupae can remain dormant for five months…
Ginger can reduce the likelihood of stomach acid flowing up into the esophagus. Ginger can also reduce inflammation. This may relieve symptoms of acid reflux. Does ginger cause burning in throat? Remove your steeper and pour ginger tea into cup. Mix well, be warned that the ginger causes rather a…
Electrical metallic tubing (EMT): Lightweight and easy to install. Intermediate metallic conduit (IMC): Has a thicker, galvanized wall, making it suitable for outdoor applications. EMT can be mounted outdoors, offered all installations, supports, as well as fasteners are made of corrosion-resistant products. I commonly see EMT in older homes to…