Latin Name: Gardenia jasminoides
Aroma: Rich, heady, sweet and string floral scent
Physical Appearance: The oil is dark yellow in color.
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"Shields and Brooks on James Comey hearing takeaways" PBS NewsHour 6/9/2017ExcerptSUMMARY: Syndicated columnist Mark Shields and New York Times columnist David Brooks join Judy Woodruf… Read More
The U.S. Office of Government Ethics (OGE) has quietly Reversed its own Internal Policy Prohibiting Anonymous Donations from Lobbyists to White House Staffers who have Legal Defense Funds. T… Read More
U.S. President Trump is using Money Donated to his Re-Election Campaign and the Republican National Committee (RNC) to Pay for his Lawyers in the Probe of alleged Russian Interference in the… Read More
This year brought many outstanding blues, rock and roots albums. We’re so fortunate that there are so many talented artists who are releasing such good music. These 2018… Read More
Swallowed
– Fierce Fiction by George Ayliffe
When we made love, I thought of nothing but the parakeets. They were four floors below in Samantha’s study. I feared they were starv… Read More
Photo: Martine Ehrenclou
By Martine Ehrenclou
Many don't like to brave the Los Angeles highways on New Year’s Eve, even for a concert. But we were going to see Philip Sayce at the Maui… Read More
The French Riviera may be best known for its sparkle of celebrity glamour and tranquil blue-green coves, but there’s a truly wild side to the South of France too (and we’re n… Read More
Outstanding blues-rock guitar player, singer-songwriter, Albert Castiglia, announces new album Masterpiece, to be released on May 24, 2019 produced by Mike Zito for Gulf Records.
“It… Read More
NOTE: See links to report here"Trump claims exoneration from report Democrats call ‘damning’" PBS NewsHour 4/18/2019ExcerptSUMMARY: The redacted Mueller report on pos… Read More
Ireland is undoubtedly one of the most popular tourist destinations in Europe. Nicknamed the Emerald Isle for its lush green landscapes, a quick stopover at it, even for a night or two, can… Read More
This past Sunday, I woke up to the news that D.A. Pennebaker had passed away at the age of 94. While Pennebaker was a well known film maker to many folks, I thought it would be wor… Read More
By Darren Samuelsohn
A Congressional Report Clinton helped Pen during Watergate was later used to justify Impeaching her Husband. Now it's guiding Democrats angling to oust Trump.
The biza… Read More
Do you enjoy the outdoors, art, museums, food and drink, or adventures? Ireland’s County Carlow has something for everyone to enjoy. This go-to travel guide will tell you about some of… Read More
South Carolina is one of the most beautiful places I have been to. Imagine looking over the shores and still enjoying an amazing green nature cover with even a few features like waterfalls a… Read More
How To Create an Industrial Interior Design (With the Right Rug)
Industrial interior design has grown in popularity recently. More and more people are striving to create stylish, modern spac… Read More
Every time I am engaged in an adventure-filled outdoor recreation opportunity in the Midwest, I tell myself, “I cannot believe I am doing this and it is so and so hours from Chicago,&r… Read More
Chapter One: Nostalgia.
Germans have all the best words. Registering on the mainstream scale we’ve got schadenfreude, which sits snugly inside English dictionaries as a loanword, then… Read More
The weather is finally starting to cooperate, and that means one thing —it’s grilling weather! If you want to pop up a cold one and sip it on your porch while enjoying the (final… Read More
I delivered this paper on October 17, 2020 at the online Western History Association Conference. Parts of it were taken from my Marquette University MA Thesis, which is entitled “In th… Read More
There are endless things that can damage our homes. It might be floods, storms, ice, or snow. However, while these are some of the common issues that most of us think of, there is another ca… Read More
Waiting for the perfect time is just like waiting for an eternity. If you dream of spending a fantastic vacation or want to travel around the world and you don’t have time or maybe mo… Read More
Asheville’s treasures are mostly found outdoors. As travelers drive along the Blue Ridge Parkway, they can imagine what it’s like to live in luxury at Biltmore. If you want even… Read More
Take a hike along the beautiful 15-mile RiverWalk in Columbus, Georgia and you know you’ve arrived at someplace special. Surrounding you are magnificent trees and foliage on the windin… Read More
Dubai – TimesNewswire – The Madinat Arena in Dubai was packed to the rafters at the night of June 25, 2022, as thousands of Kunlun Fight fans gathered to witness the most intense… Read More
The Craft Beer Boom
Starting with Hilden brewery in the 1980’s Northern Ireland’s craft beer scene has only grown, and so with it craft beer in Belfast. With names you may kno… Read More
The Island of Ireland has a long history of brewing beer, and Northern Ireland Breweries are still going strong today. Read on to find out more about the origins of beer, craft breweries Nor… Read More
Hello there, fellow explorer! Are you looking for information about the Nile River? Well, then, you’ve come to the right place. Let me show you around. The Nile is a major river in nor… Read More
The Best Honeymoon Places in the United States
If you want to make your honeymoon a special one, there are a number of places in the United States that you can visit. Some of these places… Read More
Just one walk through St. Georges Market shows how much craft talent is in Northern Ireland. What are heritage crafts and which ones are associated with Northern Ireland? Which ones can you… Read More
Ancient Egypt
Understandably, the word “Egypt” is the first thing that comes to mind when many think of the name “Nile,” as the river has played an essential role… Read More
As February approaches it’s time to think of how you are going to woo your significant other again this year. Whether it is through chocolates, roses, or a fancy dinner it is time to s… Read More
As newlyweds, you and your significant other are probably anxious to take a nice, long vacation to relax and celebrate your marriage. However, with many places to choose from, it can be… Read More
The Bulls play at the United Center in Chicago.The Chicago Bulls have a long history in Chicago. With superstars that propelled the team to great success, the Bulls have become a household n… Read More