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'Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye': 5 stories from a family's time near the Arctic
Zac Unger temporarily moved his family to Churchill, Manitoba, to experience life in the polar bear wild. Here are some of his stories from his book "Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye."
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Michelle Obama: 10 quotes on her birthday
Check out these quotes by America's First Lady on her 49th birthday.
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Man Asian Literary Prize: the nominees for 2012
Check out the five nominees on the short list for the 2012 Man Asian Literary Prize.
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A foodie gift guide
Stir It Up's foodie gift guide has something for everyone, from the organic gardner-turned chef, to the beloved baker, to the tech-savvy foodie.
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Man Booker Prize: 6 nominees on the shortlist
These six novels made the shortlist for the Man Booker Prize. Which will win?
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Stir It Up! Chipotle shredded beef flatbread sandwiches
The best part about the components of this dish is that you can mix and match the pieces. Enjoy the corn and bean relish as part of this sandwich or with a bowl of tortilla chips. Enjoy the queso drizzled over a hamburger or tossed with macaroni. Even the spicy beef can be served on its own with a side of mashed potatoes.
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Meet the floating plant that has Lake Victoria's economy in a chokehold
Massive mats of invasive water hyacinth are creeping their way across the lake, severely disrupting local fishermen and sending scientists scrambling for a way to stop the runaway weed.
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Decoder Wire Michelle Obama back on book tour. How successful are first lady authors?
Michelle Obama, like every other first lady author in the 20th and 21st centuries, sells books – lots of them. Every first lady since Lady Bird Johnson has written a White House memoir.
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A fig orchard on your patio
Dwarf fig for container gardening grows outside in summer, comes inside in winter.
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Saving Money Going green, saving green: Deals on 10 essential gardening tools
Gardening season is finally here. Get started with deals on gloves, spades, rakes, and more.
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Modern Parenthood Talking to my son about the Boston Marathon: A mom reflects
The Nichols had to tell their 11-year-old son about the Boston Marathon bombings — he'd been upset when they hid the Newtown, Conn. headlines from in him December. Now, a day after the Boston Marathon, Martha Nichols mulls over their decision.
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Feel the reviving warmth of spring
A Christian Science perspective.
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Ten White Geese
'Ten White Geese' follows an Emily Dickinson scholar who seeks a refuge from her marriage – and the world – in a Welsh farmhouse.
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My first four wildflowers to bloom each year
One of the joys of early spring is watching for the first plants to emerge and bloom in the landscape.
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Snowdrops usher in spring
Pretty white snowdrops welcome spring in cooler climates.
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Put your orchids on ice
They're not as fragile as you think. and here's how to help them thrive.
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Chapter & Verse Tan Twan Eng wins Man Asian Literary Prize
Tan Twan Eng captured the 2012 award for his book 'In the Garden of Evening Mists.'
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How to successfully grow ferns indoors
Ferns look lovely indoors, but they can be fussy to grow. What's the secret of success?
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Sparing the wildflowers
A Christian Science perspective: How letting love fill your heart and mind reveals loveliness all around.
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'Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye': 5 stories from a family's time near the Arctic
Zac Unger temporarily moved his family to Churchill, Manitoba, to experience life in the polar bear wild. Here are some of his stories from his book "Never Look a Polar Bear in the Eye."
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Michelle Obama: 10 quotes on her birthday
Check out these quotes by America's First Lady on her 49th birthday.
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Man Asian Literary Prize: the nominees for 2012
Check out the five nominees on the short list for the 2012 Man Asian Literary Prize.
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Modern Parenthood Couple fined for having garden: Take that, urban vegetable gardening trend (+video)
A couple fined for having a garden in Orlando, Fla. has been ordered to dig up their vegetables or pay a $500 a day fine until they do.
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Change Agent Restoring US native prairies, acre by acre, yard by yard
Across the US Midwest, homeowners are restoring their yards and former farmland to the native prairie that existed in pre-settlement days. The benefits can be substantial — the need for less water and no fertilizer, and an ecosystem that supports wildlife.
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Saving Money Five outrageously expensive gift ideas
Unless you're royalty or a software CEO, you probably won't go for one of these pricey finds. But they make for good window shopping.
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Diggin' It How to keep a holiday topiary alive
Tips on how to care for a holiday topiary
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A foodie gift guide
Stir It Up's foodie gift guide has something for everyone, from the organic gardner-turned chef, to the beloved baker, to the tech-savvy foodie.
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Diggin' It Christmas decorating with snowballs from the garden
Fat flowers from mophead hydrangeas dry on the bush and are easy to transform into natural Christmas decorations for tree, mantle, or table.
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Diggin' It Fall-blooming anemones
The spellbinding beauty of Japanese anemones, or windflowers, in fall may blow you away!
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A garden of gratitude
A Christian Science perspective: While caring for a seasoned gardener's geraniums next door, this neighbor found a new reason to be grateful for life's beauty.
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