A few months ago, I was watching QVC on television and saw Polish Stoneware for the first time. It was colorful, hand-painted dinnerware for collecting or everyday use. I decided to buy some and see for myself if it was really as beautiful and functional as shown on tv. Each item is painted with various […]
SONNENBERG GARDENS, A TITANIC STORY
SONNENBERG: A VISIT TO A DIFFERENT TIME By Warren D. Jorgensen I took a break from a Finger Lakes wine tasting tour to visit Sonnenberg Gardens and Mansion, stepping into a reliquary of a gilded age, discovering a woman whose love of flowers may have saved her life. In 1857, Mary Clark, daughter of then-Governor […]
DIY Under-gravel Aquarium Filters Possible — Not Recommended
While there are many kinds of filters for both fresh and saltwater aquariums, one of the most common is the under-gravel or under aquarium filters. It works by creating a large surface area for de-nitrifying bacteria to colonize out of the substrate itself, but may not be the best choice for saltwater aquariums. One […]
Recruitment on for terror ranks in Poonch, Mendhar
Jammu, Poonch, Apr 4—Lashkar-e-Tayyba and Jaish-e-Mohammad plan to recruit around 200 youth from the border districts of Poonch and Mendhar in order to augment the shortage in their ranks.’ According to highly placed sources, the top commanders of the two terrorists outfits are working in close coordination to ensure that youth of the area join […]
Hill Kaka warriors feel orphaned, rue decision to fight terrorists
Poonch, Jammu,India Mar 31—They defeated the nefarious designs of the terrorists in Hill Kaka and fought neck and neck with the Indian Army during the operation Sarp Vinash but now they are feeling orphaned. The people of Kalali, Do Phalli, Chapra and Telgi Katha-all villages enroute Hill Kaka are ruing their decision to fight the […]
An Introduction to the Fashion of Portland, Oregon
In a town where it rains more than half the year, there’s plenty of time to stay indoors and dream. Perhaps that’s why Portland has such a hot fashion scene these days, or maybe it’s just that the rest of the world is starting to notice what’s always been here. As featured in the Portland […]