A Duluth Christmas Tree That Survived the Road
A Duluth couple and a friend rescue a stray Christmas tree from the highway. The seven foot tree now sits in their living room adorned with lights and decorations, its rough edges hidden by holiday glow. The tale adds warmth as the tree bears the marks of its journey.
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North Shore Highway
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Poinsettia Pioneer In Netherlands Greenhouse Gamble
Nic van Geest devotes months to growing poinsettias in Monster near The Hague. By December 1 he has 50,000 plants ready for export, after cultivating 150,000 with computer aided feeding, humidity control and color timing by night simulation. The Westland region houses the world's largest greenhouse cluster, driving a 24 hour Europe wide plant distribution.
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The
Netherlands
UPI
Nic van Geest
Corrie
van Geest
Geneva
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Monster
Hague
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Wallet Safe in Pocket Tape Trick and Quickie Frosting
Reader tips offer practical home hacks. A sailboat wallet slip prevention uses self gripping tape inside hip pockets while a marshmallow topped cupcake trick speeds icing. Other notes praise gift giving as a talent, plus cookies, crochet, lacing, tying, threading, and rod cords.
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Heloise
Futures of AI and home work reshape family life
Futurist Earl Joseph predicts future computers will talk listen answer and guide in human services law medicine and more enabling nonexperts and children to act like experts. He foresees time and money saved by simpler lifestyles more at home work and remote living supported by advanced home tech and information access.
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Joseph
No more salty soup
Chicago Tribune reports Arthur H. Hayes Jr as FDA commissioner pushing to curb high salt intake. He cites as a cause salty soups and notes manufacturers will add sodium content on labels, with legislation possible. Low sodium soups expected soon on shelves.
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Food and Drug Administration
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Freshen Plants With Stale Club Soda
Readers are advised to refresh houseplants by watering with stale club soda to revive foliage and vigor. The practice adds minerals while avoiding overwatering, offering a simple DIY tip for indoor greenery.
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