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    bestwriter wrote a new post, The Stubborn Blue Trumpet that Wants to Stay 8 years ago

    Certain flowers need no maintenance. A little water once a week is all that they need to survive. Blue Trumpet is one such flower that survives every season, rain or shine. Sadly it spreads like wild fire.

    When […]

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Coconut Growers and their Endless Woes 8 years ago

    Harvesting coconuts from trees that are sometimes taller than 30 feet needs expert coconut pluckers. Coconuts  need to be plucked every 45 days.  Not plucking them would mean that they would fall down and this n […]

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    peachpurple wrote a new post, Why Mental Stress Can Affect High Blood Pressure 8 years ago

    My dad who had been diagnosed with high blood pressure 20 years ago, had irregular heart beat, palpitation heart beats that drove him crazy.

     

    After consulting with his doctor in charged, he realized that […]

    • I don’t know about this thing but thanks, it’s a good tip to all especially if we don’t know how to control emotions.

    • Our mind and body work in tandem and when we have stress it does have a toll on our body and you have explained in beautifully.

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    peachpurple wrote a new post, How to Bake Raisin Buns Without Bread Making Machine 8 years ago

    All the while, I thought that it was necessary to own a bread making machine in order to bake laoves of bread.

     

    Initially, I had been hunting down for low cost, low energy consumption and more funtion […]

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    peachpurple wrote a new post, How to Make Raisin Pancake Crepes 8 years ago

    I was in the mood of making pancake this morning, my boy loves my Raisin Pancakes very much , especially the crispy and crunchy edges.

    Normally, pancakes are soft to touch, thicker in size and […]

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Our Cuckoo Clock – a Reminder of Our Visit to Germany 8 years ago

    It was my  dream to own a Cuckoo Clock but little did I know that I would one day get the opportunity to buy one straight from the manufacturers themselves in the Black Forest (Schwarzwald) Germany. The only […]

    • It is a very nice article providing memorable guides and charm of your visit of Germany and the description of cuckoo clock is fascination for me and first time I hear this word in my life.

      I think that A cuckoo clock is a typically pendulum-regulated clock that strikes the hours with a sound like a common cuckoo’s call and has an automaton cuckoo bird that moves with each note. Some move their wings, open/close the beak while leaning forward, whereas others only the bird’s body is leaned forward.

      Nowadays cuckoo clocks are manufactured inspired by contemporary decorative styles as well. These modern timekeepers are characterized by its functional, schematic and minimalist aesthetic.

      Rombach und Haas became the first Black Forest clock manufacturer which introduced this new generation of timepieces in 2006, producing a model conceived by Tobias Reischle.

      Then in 2008 they started its own creations, thanks to the initiative of both Conny Haas and the company’s general manager Ingolf Haas. Their range includes minimalist, industrial, and naturalist designs, as well as intricate fretwork and hand-painted pieces.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Running to Catch the Eurostar 8 years ago

    I will never forget this experience of trying to catch the Eurostar Train that took us From London to Brussels

    Anyway,  our  London trip was a fiasco.  We had only two days to cover this place one of which wa […]

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Captain James Cook’s Cottage all the Way Lifted to Melbourne 8 years ago

    Little does one realise that when one plans a holiday what would be the sights that would be in store when one gets there. The tour conductors know it all and so when we were in Australia and Melbourne was part of […]

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    bestwriter replied to the topic NO Approval of BLOGS: Did You Notice It? in the forum Group logo of About LiteracyBaseAbout LiteracyBase 8 years ago

    I too have noticed it. I have so many of my blogs pending for approval. I do not feel writing more but I have to if I have to reach payout by the end of this month. I will continue to write but half heartedly.  I have sent a message to @support about this.

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    bestwriter replied to the topic NO Approval of BLOGS: Did You Notice It? in the forum Group logo of About LiteracyBaseAbout LiteracyBase 8 years ago

    I too have noticed it. I have so many of my blogs pending for approval. I feel writing more but I have to if I have to reach payout by the end of this month. I will continue to write but half heartedly.  I have sent a message to @support about this.

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    peachpurple replied to the topic NO Approval of BLOGS: Did You Notice It? in the forum Group logo of About LiteracyBaseAbout LiteracyBase 8 years ago

    Thanksgiving day is on 24th nov, Black friday is on 25th Nov, both dates are observed holidays is the USA, so I guessed there won’t be any working days for LB team until Monday.

     

     

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    bestwriter replied to the topic What’s your favorite dessert? in the forum Group logo of Food & DrinkFood & Drink 8 years ago

    I have several choices and since I have a sweet tooth whatever is available at hand would do – be it ic ecream, chocolates, pudding, souffles, the works   😀

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    bestwriter replied to the topic More ways to earn at LiteracyBase in the forum Group logo of About LiteracyBaseAbout LiteracyBase 8 years ago

    We go where we can comfortably common on and   there is enough scope to add a cent or two to your earnings by reading those blogs and commenting. We learn a lot too because most of these blogs are informative.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Our Beautiful Cinnamon Tree a Haven for Birds 8 years ago

    We planned our garden with birds in mind. Whatever that is planted is now fully grown and yielding. We have several fruit trees and it is a joy to see so many birds visiting our garden and enjoying  the fruits of […]

    • Cinnamon is wonderful. I especially love it in warm drinks. I’m glad it also has so many health benefits. That’s good on top of goodie!! 🙂

      • As a child the only use I knew was when mother made her Pork Bafat which had cinnamon sticks and also leaves in it.

    • Yes, cinnamon is a pasty herb that is put into curry and it is most beneficial fro human health and sex but a few people know it on earth. Cinnamon is a warming, sweet and exotic spice that we perhaps associate with cold wintry nights made more pleasant sat by a warm fire and an aroma of cinnamon in the air.

      Cinnamon is also one of the main ingredients of mulled wine, a hot, spicy and fruity red wine warmer, most typically served at Christmas time or Bonfire Night.

      he spice is actually obtained from the inner bark of the cinnamon tree. The bark is stripped from the tree and allowed to dry in the sun. Whilst drying, it rolls up into a quill and this is what we know as a cinnamon stick. Some of the quills are then ground down into a power and this is what we know as ground cinnamon.

      Cinnamon was one of the first spices to be traded between Asia and Europe and the fact that Venetian merchants controlled the entire cinnamon trade in Europe fuelled other European explorers to travel afar in search of other ways of obtaining the precious spice.

      Cinnamon Health benefits

      Cinnamon soothes stomach and digestive complaints such as flatulence, indigestion, heartburn and stomach cramps.
      It is an excellent medicine for colds, congestion, temperature and flu.
      Research has shown that cinnamon is effective against fungus and yeast infections.
      Cinnamon can be used to lower fever by promoting seating.
      Cinnamon oil can be used to treat chest infections and catarrh.
      It can help improve blood circulation around the body especially to the hands and feet.
      Cinnamon is an aid for weak digestion.
      It can help reduce pain caused by arthritis, rheumatism and muscle pain.
      Cinnamon is a calming herb and can reduce anxiety, depression and stress.
      It can help with sickness, nausea and vomiting.
      Cinnamon can stimulate menstrual bleeding and help regulate periods.
      It has been proved to lower high blood pressure.
      Chewing cinnamon sticks can relieve toothache and freshen the breath.
      Cinnamon is effective in the prevention of blood clots.
      Cinnamon has been proven to regulate blood sugar levels in people with type-2 diabetes and also to improve their response to insulin.
      Cinnamon is a good source of manganese, iron and calcium, which are all vital minerals required for a healthy body.

    • Wow that is a wonderful garden!

    • You are so lucky to have your own cinnamon tree. I haven’t seen one, until you posted it.We buy cinnamon powder from groceries. It is not grown here in our country.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Lip Sympathisers are a Bane on Society – Difficult to Eradicate 8 years ago

    Lip sympathisers are those who just talk but do nothing. There is no dearth when it comes to lip sympathisers. They are cheaper by the dozen. Here is a hypothetical situation when a lip sympathiser comes to know s […]

    • When it comes to politics it is understandable but not when our close contacts do it. Just not acceptable.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, When Two Generations Live Under the Same Roof 8 years ago

    There are as many values in a household as there are members in there. Similar is the situation with society, the neighbourhoods, et al.   It is therefore very difficult to have a consensus on how to  live pe […]

    • Joint family system has a lot of issues associated with it.

      Young people do not consider the thinking and ideas of old people. There may arise a lot of clashes among the two generations and these must be settled down by great care.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, These Artists will Leave this World, Unknown 8 years ago

    It is sad that once an artist makes a name even if they draw a line that will sell like hot cakes and the real artists stay languished. I am not talking of all artists. There are some who maintain their standard […]

    • It is a beautiful piece. Sometimes the most talented ones are the ones less known.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Ants are Here to Stay but Need to be Eradicated 8 years ago

    Pests are here to stay. They come in different forms and sizes. Some are poisonous and yet there are others that are a nuisance but are harmless.  We have ants that belong in this category. There are many […]

    • We are infested with ants. Tried everything. Got this expensive spray. Trying so hard to get rid of them. Put down a plate and in a few minutes ants are crawling over it even though it is empty.

      • I have solved that problem in our household. I have a water moat and plates are kept in that moat where ants cannot come. I also use Notix a very effective and safe insecticide.

    • Only lived one place that I can recall where we had a real problem with ants. Can think of a lot of places where we had a roach problem. I was more than happy to get rid of them!

      • We are well equipped to get rid of ants and even cockroaches. At the moment we have no cockroaches though

    • I heard that ants do not like the smell of cinnamon. I’m not sure how true that is. I believe that ants need to stay outside and away from my house but they do have a purpose in life. They do help break down things that are no longer living.

    • Ants are blessing and black insects are also blessing for home. Yes, if ants bring food in home to store means food will be in the house. If ants take food from the house to to another place means food will be less in the house the whole year> it all true check it practically.

      Killing ants is sometimes a necessity when you have an infestation and there is no end in sight. It’s the least desirable option but it must be considered when you have them in the home constantly

      try one of the following methods to deal with the ant trail:
      Dip a sponge into soapy water. Simply wipe the sponge down the trail, collecting ants. Rinse them down the drain. Rinse and repeat as often as required until all ants in the trail have been removed.
      Spray the trail with all-purpose cleaner or a bleach solution.

      Wipe it up with a wet paper towel. Spraying the nest can be effective, but you really want to make sure you get them all, otherwise killing part of the colony can simply encourage certain species to establish new colonies, which is counter-productive to you.

      Use 1 tablespoon of peanut butter, 2 tablespoons of sugar, 2 teaspoons of borax, 1 teaspoon of water. Mix well. Place a small amount on little pieces of cardboard where the ants are active. Watch them swarm it and carry back to nest.

      If it kills them too quickly, try 1 1/2 teaspoons of borax. You want them to carry it back and kill the colony and the queen.

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    bestwriter wrote a new post, Adjustment is the Key to a Happy Marriage 8 years ago

    I just read a post where one was congratulating someone who had stayed married for 9 years. It was great they said to stay married for that long. It sure amused me. Why should anyone think that it is a feat to […]

    • Adjustment is very critical in making healthy marriage relationship stable for a long time. Adjustment is acceptance and acceptance is commitment to be diligent in this peculiar relationship which is above every other relationship you had with any one else whiles you exist on this planet earth.

      • No matter how many years a couple knows each other before marriage it is only after marriage that they start buildking their relationship.

    • Stiller and Meara are the exception. I actually remember when I was growing up that celebrities were the only ones who got divorced. “Normal” or “ordinary” folks didn’t do that. They stayed together until one of them died! The vows taken were a sacred oath to love another for better or for worse, in sickness and in health … they were not casual empty vain words. The people uttering them before God meant what they said. But not any more!

    • There are more successful celebrity marriages which you will find in that link I have uploaded Broken marriages of ordinary people were never published in those days nor their successful marriages but today everything is exposed.

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    SuperD wrote a new post, This Is How We Prepare For Running 8 years ago

    Running has been one of my favorite sports activity. This is one of my passions. Not only for the health benefits but also the fun of it. It’s really cool when you are running with everyone in the Fun Run or in t […]

    • Everyone knows that running is a great way to get into shape, but did you know that it can benefit almost every part of your body, as well as lift your mood? Running is incredibly effective at making you healthier in a number of ways. While it may not be everybody’s favorite form of exercise, knowing what it can do for your life just may make you look at running in an entirely new light.

      Believe it or not, running is actually a great way to increase your overall level of health. Research shows that running can raise your levels of good cholesterol while also helping you increase lung function and use. In addition, running can also boost your immune system and lower your risk of developing blood clots.

      For women, running can actually help to lower your risk of breast cancer. It can also help reduce the risk of having a stroke. Many doctors today recommend running for people who are in the early stages of diabetes, high blood pressure, and osteoporosis, and it is proven to help reduce the risk of having a heart attack.

      By helping the arteries retain their elasticity and strengthening the heart, your chances of suffering a heart attack can be significantly reduced. tress can actually cause a number of health and mood problems.

      It can also diminish appetite and sleep quality. When you run, you force your body to exert excess energy and hormones. Running also helps to reduce your chances of developing tension headaches.

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