Grandpa Frank  

Ecofriendly Tips; 7. Use baking soda as a natural surface cleaner. Mix 1/2 cup baking soda with enough liquid dishwashing detergent to create a frostinglike consistency. Apply mixture to a sponge as an ideal cleaner for any sink. Or, if you don’t want to use a sponge, dip half a lemon in baking soda for […]

Ecofriendly Tips; 1. Switch to compact fluorescent lights since they use 66 percent less energy than regular bulbs and last 15 times longer. A staggering 25 percent of all electricity used in the United States comes from lighting consumption. A small change in your home’s energy usage can add up significantly over time. A simple […]

Looking at solutions to the overpopulation of Rupert cats; For many cat owners, their feline companions provide many hours of unconditional love and affection. Cats fortunate enough to find loving and responsible families can lead very healthy lives with annual veterinarian care, shelter and proper nutrition. Studies have shown time and time again the importance […]

Fourth of July Celebrations; Kids. Fireworks. Parades. Ice cream. Some words belong together… The Fourth of July is a day for family fun. Whether you’re taking a trip or looking for fireworks close to home, here’s a sample of festivities.

Pygmy hippo is born at Paris Zoo; PARIS - Aldo looks, eats and lazes like a hippopotamus — but he’s only about as big as a human baby, at 21 inches. The pygmy hippo, born this month at the Paris Zoo, is one of only a few dozen in Europe, bred in a special program […]

Hash Brown Quiche: Gently press the drained hash browns between paper towels to dry them as best as possible. In a 9-inch pie plate, toss the hash browns with the melted butter into the plate. Press them into the bottom and up the sides to form a crust. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until […]

The Ultimate Barbecued Ribs: Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F. Put the ribs on a baking sheet, season with salt and pepper and drizzle with olive oil. Stick them in the oven, and let the ribs bake, low and slow for 1 1/2 hours.  

Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk turns 100 ;  This year marks the final season for a couple of well-known seaside attractions on the East Coast, Coney Island’s Astroland and Atlantic City’s Steel Pier. But on the West Coast, the summer of 2007 is merely another birthday for the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk. The enduring salty dog of […]

Basketball court for children; What neigborhood doesn’t need a basketball court? They all need one! Well once you buy your pole and backboard and you put it up, how do you go about marking the court?
Even if you are only putting in a small court, you would always want to mark your free throw line […]

 The world’s smallest dog; For fun, Brandy’s owner puts her in a pink Hawaiian dress. Brandy isn’t allowed on the couch because if she jumped off, she’d break. You don’t pet Brandy so much as rub her with a thumb and forefinger.