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The Dog Days of Summer - July 3rd, 2012

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Philosofact
A dog can express more with his tail in seconds than his owner can express with his tongue in hours.
July 3rd, 2012
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"Dog Days" Start July 3rd. Learn why they are called the Dog Days of summer.

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Can it really rain cats and dogs?
2013 Farmers' Almanac Pre-Orders
Can it really rain cats and dogs?We all know that it isn't possible for the clouds to open up and hurl household pets to the Earth. So why does the English language include this oddity?
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Keep dogs and cats out of your gardens. Keep dogs and cats out of your gardens. Is the family dog trampling on your newly planted flower garden? Are neighborhood cats using your garden as a litter box? Check out our top tips for keeping pets out of gardens.
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Great week to serve hot dogs! Don't forget the sauerkraut. Great week to serve hot dogs! Don't forget the sauerkraut. Learn how to make sauerkraut for your next cookout!
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Here's how to look for dogs in the night sky. Here's how to look for dogs in the night sky. Even the ancient Greeks loved dogs. Learn about the two canines in the night sky.
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Natural Flea Repellent
Natural Flea Repellent Add a spoonful of apple cider vinegar to your dog's water. This should make your dog's skin more acidic and less appealing to the fleas.
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Today's Best Day Tasks

Dry Fruits and Vegetables, Cut Hair to Retard Growth, Mow to Retard Growth, Castrate Farm Animals, Pick Apples and Pears, Wean, Quit Smoking, Potty Train, Perform Demolition, Wash Wooden Floors, Wash Windows, Start Diet to Lose Weight, Advertise to Sell, Buy a Car, Slaughter
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Gardening Tasks

July 1st - July 3rd
Seeds Planted Now Will Do Poorly And Yield Little.
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