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		<title>The Chinese Privet is Incredibly Durable</title>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 20 Jan 2010 19:29:58 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[There are a good number of indoor bonsai trees that are good for beginners. Many of these trees are described as durable or hardy, but few are called nearly indestructible. That is, however, a term applied to the Chinese Privet, or the Ligustrum sinense. For a beginner, this is a great tree. It will grow [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="justify;">There are a good number of indoor bonsai trees that are good for beginners.<span> </span>Many of these trees are described as durable or hardy, but few are called nearly indestructible.<span> </span>That is, however, a term applied to the <a href="http://www.zengardenbonsai.com/product/MLIG12">Chinese Privet</a>, or the Ligustrum sinense.<span> </span>For a beginner, this is a great tree.<span> </span>It will grow up to two foot tall, making it look quite impressive, and its trunk does have a tendency to twist and turn.<span> </span>During the spring, the Chinese Privet grows small, white flowers that are quite lovely and fragrant.<span id="more-79"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="justify;">Like all bonsai, the Chinese Privet relies are four different ingredients to truly be healthy.<span> </span>this is what you need to know about <a href="http://www.zengardenbonsai.com/indoor_usa">caring for your bonsai tree</a>. The first is soil.<span> </span>With a good soil that provides nutrients and holds water, your bonsai can be healthy from the roots up.<span> </span>Sunlight is the second ingredient—keep your Chinese Privet in warm sunlight, but don’t give it too much direct light.<span> </span>Water is also vital.<span> </span>Keep the soil moist, but don’t let water stand in the pot.<span> </span>Bonsai can get too much water, leading to disease.<span> </span>Finally, bonsai need air to breath.<span> </span>Be sure to leave some space between bonsai so that fresh air can flow in between them.<span> </span>Combine these four ingredients and your bonsai will look great.</p>
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		<title>The Japanese Green Maple Bonsai is Quite Special</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 29 Oct 2009 17:21:14 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[One of the most interesting bonsai out there is the Japanese Green Maple Bonsai. It’s a great outdoor bonsai tree for any collection, although its cost may make it prohibitive for all but the most experienced bonsai collector and enthusiast. One of the reasons the Japanese Green Maple Bonsai is so unique is that it [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>One of the most interesting bonsai out there is the <a href="http://www.zengardenbonsai.com/product/K2528">Japanese Green Maple Bonsai</a>.<span> </span>It’s a great outdoor bonsai tree for any collection, although its cost may make it prohibitive for all but the most experienced bonsai collector and enthusiast.<span> </span>One of the reasons the Japanese Green Maple Bonsai is so unique is that it can get quite tall, standing over two or even three feet high.<span> </span>Some look almost like miniature full sized trees instead of bonsai trees, making this bonsai an attention grabber.<span> </span>While it may not be the best housewarming or wedding gift for a novice bonsai grower, if you know someone who has grown bonsai for years and doesn’t have a Japanese Green Maple in his or her collection, it can be the perfect gift.<span id="more-73"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="justify;">One thing you want to watch out for when <a href="http://www.zengardenbonsai.com/outdoor_bonsai_usa">growing a Japanese Green Maple </a>or any bonsai is fungus.<span> </span>If your bonsai gets a fungal infection, it can be deadly.<span> </span>However, chemical pesticides can be just as bad, so you first want to try something organic.<span> </span>Only use chemicals when all else has failed.<span> </span>Also, be sure you use the right type of organic pesticide.<span> </span>Some are designed to fight specific fungal infections and may not work on fungus that they are not formulated for.</p>
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		<title>Bastard Sword &#8211; A Piece of Medieval Times</title>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jul 2009 21:33:44 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Hanwei’s Bastard sword accurately resembles the classic German or Swiss swords that became widely used weapons during the Dark Age era of Europe. The reason why it was called a bastard sword is based on the fact that the sword can actually be wielded either with one or both hands, making it impossible to strictly [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal" style="justify;"><span lang="EN-US"><a title="hanwei bastard sword" href="http://www.darksteelreplica.com/bastard-sword-c-2-p-1-pr-281.html">Hanwei’s Bastard sword</a> accurately resembles the classic German or Swiss swords that became widely used weapons during the Dark Age era of Europe. The reason why it was called a bastard sword is based on the fact that the sword can actually be wielded either with one or both hands, making it impossible to strictly place this weapon into either class.<span id="more-61"></span></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="justify;"><span lang="EN-US">Weighing an average of 30 pounds, this weapon is forged not only with great balance but also with great detail throughout its 30-inch blade and an antique patina finish. This results to the making of, yet again, another Paul Chen flawless quality sword. Sword collectors will also be happy to know that the sword comes with a scabbard.</span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="justify;"><span lang="EN-US">The great quality of the sword is inherently guaranteed by the fact that the Bastard Sword is officially licensed by Paul Chen, so you don’t have to worry about quality for the purpose of display as well as preserving in a sword collection. <a title="medieval swords" href="http://www.darksteelreplica.com">Medieval swords</a> enthusiasts should make sure that this one isn’t missing from their set.</span></p>
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		<title>Countertop Water Filter Helps Stretch Budget</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2009 23:09:17 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Running a busy household takes time and money, and last spring I realized we were spending a very large sum of money each month on bottled water.  Although I have no problem drinking water directly from the tap, my husband and sons were brainwashed to believe bottled water is better than what you can get [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Running a busy household takes time and money, and last spring I realized we were spending a very large sum of money each month on bottled water.  Although I have no problem drinking water directly from the tap, my husband and sons were brainwashed to believe bottled water is better than what you can get out of the faucet.  However, after gauging how many cases we were going through each month, I did some research and suggested getting a <a title="countertop water filter" href="http://www.betterwaterstore.com/countertop-filters-c-1.html" target="_self">countertop water filter </a>to help bring down the household expenses.  I estimated that buying one of these units would pay for itself within a few short months.<span id="more-55"></span></p>
<p>Although they were skeptical at first and gave me arguments why it wouldn’t work, I was determined to prove them wrong and stretch my monthly budget.  So I checked online for prices and found a <a title="Aquasana countertop water filter" href="http://www.betterwaterstore.com/aquasana-countertop-c-7.html" target="_self">Aquasana countertop water filter</a> that fit my budget and the available space on my counter.  Within two weeks, it was up and running and we were getting great tasting water out of the tap.  It took very little time for the boys to adjust to the new system, but I’m proud that they did.  I’m also proud that the unit paid for itself in less than four months.</p>
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		<title>Hey- I Can Leave My Windows Open!</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2009 21:36:41 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[If you don&#8217;t find that to be a really exciting concept in the spring, you&#8217;re either a man or you don&#8217;t live in a climate where you&#8217;re hermetically sealed in a dry box of recycled air for at least five months every year. I was walking past an open window this morning and was attracted [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p class="MsoNormal">If you don&#8217;t find that to be a really exciting concept in the spring, you&#8217;re either a man or you don&#8217;t live in a climate where you&#8217;re hermetically sealed in a dry box of recycled air for at least five months every year.<span> </span>I was walking past an open window this morning and was attracted by a sound that I haven&#8217;t heard in months.<span> </span>There were birds outside, calling to each other.<span> </span>Actually, I recognize this one and it&#8217;s a cardinal.<span> </span>They&#8217;re easy to spot with their brilliant scarlet color and propensity to head for the highest local vantage point available.<span> </span>I think its time for me to bring my <a href="http://www.zengardenbonsai.com/product/EBB-01BL">blue enameled Birdbath</a> back into the yard.<span> </span>Oh happy day.<span id="more-45"></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Last spring when my family was casting around for the <a href="http://www.zengardenbonsai.com/bird_baths">Mother&#8217;s Day gift,</a> they only needed to look for a backyard idea to make me happy and this wonderful brass bird bath was a great gift.<span> </span>There&#8217;s something about having birds in your garden that brings the whole thing even more to life.<span> </span>I love watching the robins bouncing around on the grass listening for bugs and worms just below the surface of the grass.<span> </span>They freeze and then seem to pounce upon their hapless prey.<span> </span>Even my budgies get excited with the coming of spring and they sit by the open window contesting the local territory with the cardinals. What a racket they make and I really couldn&#8217;t care less.</p>
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		<title>Close Your Eyes And Sip Your Way To Paris</title>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2009 22:47:32 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[I don&#8217;t often take the time in my busy day to sit and sip a cup of coffee, so when I do grab a few minutes for myself, I want the coffee to be really special. That&#8217;s why I keep my container of French Vanilla Cafe mix front and center in my kitchen. By keeping [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I don&#8217;t often take the time in my busy day to sit and sip a cup of coffee, so when I do grab a few minutes for myself, I want the coffee to be really special. That&#8217;s why I keep my container of <a href="http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/frenchvanillacafe.htm">French Vanilla Cafe</a> mix front and center in my kitchen. By keeping a tin of this rich and creamy coffee mix ready, it only takes a moment to stir and enjoy. Since I&#8217;ve discovered how smooth and yummy this coffee is, I&#8217;ve been looking for excuses to indulge more often than I want to admit! Give this mix a try and you&#8217;ll quickly become a fan. It&#8217;s like taking a little mini vacation to France anytime you taste it.<span id="more-43"></span></p>
<p>Having purchased my fair share of coffee and cocoa mixes in the store, I have learned two things. They are expensive and they don&#8217;t taste that great. Creating my own <a href="http://www.hillbillyhousewife.com/beveragerecipes.htm">inexpensive beverage recipes</a> solved both problems. I&#8217;m in charge of how much of this-or-that ingredient to add or omit from each recipe. I can even tweak the recipe to suit individual members of my family. Then each person gets his or her own individual container. Now that&#8217;s special, indeed!</p>
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		<title>The Practical Plus Katana &#8211; An Economical Solution</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:50:37 +0000</pubDate>
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		<description><![CDATA[Are you looking for a quality cutting sword? Here’s a very economical sword, The Practical Plus Katana. This sword was made by Paul Chen, a sword collector who now operates Hanwei, a sword manufacturing company, so you would know immediately how much good quality you’re getting out of this particular sword. Paul Chen’s practical plus Katana [...]]]></description>
			<content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Are you looking for a quality cutting sword? Here’s a very economical sword, <a title="practical plus katana" href="http://www.darksteelreplica.com/hanwei-practical-plus-katana-c-7-p-2-pr-71.html">The Practical Plus Katana</a>. This sword was made by Paul Chen, a sword collector who now operates Hanwei, a sword manufacturing company, so you would know immediately how much good quality you’re getting out of this particular sword.<span id="more-41"></span></p>
<p>Paul Chen’s practical plus Katana is meant to be an economical option for those who are looking for a good quality sword. Katanas are a very basic and staple kind of Japanese sword, and those who will want to master the arts of wielding Japanese blades cannot do without learning the very basic Katana.</p>
<p>With the practical plus Katana, one gets a sword with flawless overall quality. The sword, which goes to an overall length of at least 40”, has a 27” blade and a 12” handle for gripping with both hands. And if you liked all the other <a title="Paul Chen Samurai swords" href="http://www.darksteelreplica.com/paul-chen-swords-c-7.html">Paul Chen samurai swords</a>, then you will definitely want to have this in your collection. So don’t miss out on this chance and get your own now.</p>
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