Army medic-training home fending off Texas sprawl Aug 20, 2009
Glass-walled buildings can mean death for birds, killing 1 to 5 percent of them a year ... The very qualities that people prize in glass - its transparency and reflectiveness - make it invisible to birds, who mistake the reflections for reality ... The number of mosquitoes and dead birds infected with the West Nile virus is on the rise in the central San Joaquin Valley, prompting a warning for residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites. (Fresno Bee -- Nation)
Answers to tricky children's questions Aug 15, 2009
" 4. WHY AREN'T BIRDS ELECTROCUTED ON WIRES? Is this bird in trouble? "Because the wires are only dangerous when there is a way to touch the ground. If the birds had one foot on the wire and one on the ground, they would be electrocuted ... Electricity has to flow between a positive and a negative, and birds only touch one wire at a time. (BBC News -- UK)
SEE THEM SWEAT IN NEW JERSEY... Aug 12, 2009
" we catch-up with the Godfather of boxing, Lou Duva, who candidly recalls his humble beginnings in the fight halls of Paterson, rising through the boxing ranks, and some of his fondest memories in a storied career in the "sweet-science (The Drudge Report)
Cloud ships 'to deflect sun's rays and stop global warming'... Aug 8, 2009
However, in the stratosphere, the contribution is about 80% from carbon dioxide and about 20% from water vapor" Therefore water vapor in the stratosphere is not the dominante green house gas and could be used to reflect sunlight. At least there is a grain of truth in this idea, kind of like a urban myth. The quote is from JunkScience.com. It is very important to know all the science behind the debate or it is easy to be dismissed as a sceptic. Jason on August 07, 2009 at 11:23 PM Who cares... (The Drudge Report)
Neither bug nor fly, but they sure are pretty Aug 8, 2009
Everyone can attract fireflies, songbirds and other animals by creating "wildlife friendly" yards ... Birdbaths attract birds to your yard, and some birds eat mosquitoes. (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette, PA)
Many Could Lose Unemployment Benefits Aug 7, 2009
several flocks of birds, perched in several giant trees. they looked like museums of bird life. (CBS News)
One man's treasure Aug 6, 2009
And, he says, that yard is often filled with seals or sea birds. Maybe I m saving someone from a bad lunch. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Summer Crochet - Toys Aug 4, 2009
Amigurumi toys range from birds to bears, even human dolls. Crocheted toys do not only have to be amigurumi. (Suite101.com)
When an artful crafter turns to decorating projects, the result is a home that's personal in every detail Jul 31, 2009
Inside the shade Wieczorek placed a "nest" of wire, tiny red glass birds and foam flowers that she made for her mom's 50th birthday party. The simple shapes of lanterns such as this one could lend themselves to any number of creative projects, and paper construction means that add-ons are easy to attach with glue. (Herald Online, SC -- Lifestyles)
Can Indoor Cats Be Happy? Jul 29, 2009
Because they re carnivorous, cats do require a high protein diet, but premium cat foods that have meat as their first ingredient can provide this without the risk of picking up diseases from the carcases of infected rodents and birds ... Outdoor cats may also sow ill will among neighbours if they use gardens or children s sandboxes as litter boxes or attack birds at neighbours' bird feeders. (Suite101.com)
Ask Dog Lady: A Tru and loyal member of the family Jul 28, 2009
She loved birds on the beach, tennis balls and me. The message was simply eloquent, very appropriate and caused a catch in the throat the same way your letter did when you list all the names your mom called Truman. (Cambridge Chronicle, MA)
Flying the man's-best-friendly skies Jul 28, 2009
It's all scenes of cats hunting mice, birds and lizards. It gets pretty gruesome, but the cats seem to like it. (Herald Online, SC -- Opinion)
Fear Factor: How Herd Mentality Drives Us Jul 27, 2009
"Group Think" Has Its Advantages When Confronting Lions. But What About Wall Street. (CBS News)
Learning to love and use trash Jul 25, 2009
The bread crust and banana peels go to the birds; everything is reused or disposed of naturally. I don t believe in trash, she offered. (Roanoke Rapids Daily Herald, NC)
Let aphids -- and their enemies -- do their thing Jul 23, 2009
Next, there is no sense sharing raspberries with the birds (bears are another thing). Your crop may be ready now and, if not, will be soon. (Anchorage Daily News)
Confirmed case of West Nile in Escambia County Jul 22, 2009
Mosquitoes that can spread these viruses among birds are commonly found in urban and suburban communities as well as rural, freshwater swamp areas. They will breed readily in storm sewers, ditches, waste lagoons and in artificial containers around one s home. (Atmore Advance, AL)
From the Editor's Desk: The grass is greener Jul 16, 2009
Yep wrote on Jul 15, 2009 10:11 PM:" I thought the lawn might be a hobby, until the landlord got all twisted and said to stop using her water. Then she hired some rednecks to come in and cut down the trees. Grandpa next door looks after all his fatherless grandkids every summer. They've turn the yard into a sandlot. They scatter colorful plastic toys everywhere and when they get bored with that, they find small boulders and leave them everywhere too. Mornings are nice tho, birds chirping, and... (Ontario Argus Observer, OR)
This place is purr-fect Jul 15, 2009
The cats love to watch the birds and the birds are quite accustomed to being watched by the cats, Davis said. The cats are always her first priority and she said she wants to assure people that their pets will be safe at The Cat s Cradle. (Kingston Mariner, MA)
State Capitol Week in Review Jul 13, 2009
The mosquitoes transmit it from birds, which are the host animals ... The Health Department tests dead birds to track the spread of the disease. (Paragould Daily Press, AR)
Peters, Musser, Lauson earn sweepstake prizes in cultural arts, photography Jul 10, 2009
Ceramics, seasonal, 2-5 pieces: 1st - Diane Schmidt, 2nd - Mary Clark, 3rd - Rebekah Ranzenberger; Ceramics sets, 2-5 pieces: 2nd - Nancy McCarthy; Ceramics animal or birds: 1st - Tawna Sikora, 2nd - Mary Clark, 3rd - Rachel Krejchi; Ceramics, any other: 1st - Mary Clark, 2nd - Rachel Krejchi; Basketry: 1st - Cynthia Yohnk, 2nd - Rainy Rogge, 3rd - Ann M. Stelzer ... Acrylic, birds: 1st - Lorraine McInnis, 2nd - Mary Beth Smith; Acrylic, floral: 2nd - Judith A. Hayes; Acrylic any other not... (Chippewa Falls Chippewa Herald, WI)
American life Jul 10, 2009
Category one was the early birds ... They were mirror image of the early birds, the folks who knew that by waiting until the end they have less choice, but more chance of getting free stuff. (BBC News -- Americas)
Dog day afternoons at the Billerica library Jul 7, 2009
Founded in 1990, the Delta Society also trains other animals to be therapeutic animals for disabled people including rabbits, cats, guinea pigs and birds. I heard a story that a mother shared with us about her 6-year-old that didn t want to read, just said, nope, no thank you. (Billerica Minuteman, MA)
Inside Scoop Jul 5, 2009
BIRDS GONE WILD -- In the wildthey are as graceful and elegant as anything in nature -- Egrets -- with their lanky bodies and snow white feathers ... We'll show you how the residents have banned together to get the birds to move out of town. (CBS News -- Evening News)
The Border Terrier, One of Britain'... Jun 28, 2009
So, they cannot be trusted with hamsters, rabbits, rats, or birds. If raising the dog with a cat, the family cat is not a problem. (Suite101.com)
Marieke Hardy How all-consumingly awesome are dogs? I'm crazy about dogs. Read more Jun 25, 2009
One moment everyone's nodding and pointing at whiteboards like they're background extras in CSI Vienna and the next, we're supposed to be chuckling ruefully at Rex's innate instincts for barking at birds and sniffing the crotches of passers-by. During last week's slightly camp episode, I kept expecting David Hasselhoff to pop up somewhere, wearing a fringed leather jacket and singing Jump in my Car with German lyrics (he's inexplicably popular over there, you know). (The Age, Australia)
The Parenting Place Jun 24, 2009
mamaD wrote on Jun 23, 2009 9:47 AM:" OK. Here's one for ya... it has come to my attention within the past 12 hours that 3rd graders, EIGHT/NINE YEAR OLDS, are "french kissing". Once the initial shell shock of this tidbit of knowledge wore off and the risk of mom having a stroke faded, i started really thinking about a concept SO foriegn to me when I was 8/9 a little deeper. I realized that these kids and their french kissing adventures (my son says most of his friends have also already had this... (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Hero Pilot: Bird Warnings Not Much Help Jun 20, 2009
(CBS/AP) On takeoff, the pilot of Flight 1549 remarked on two things almost immediately: a breathtaking view of the Hudson River and the sickening thump of birds hitting his engines. Warnings about the birds probably would not have helped, Capt. Chesley Sullenberger told federal safety officials Tuesday as they looked for ways to prevent a recurrence that could prove deadly ... The board began three days of hearings into safety issues arising from the Jan. 15 accident, including efforts to... (CBS News -- Sci/Tech)
JUST AMONG FRIENDS Jun 18, 2009
But baby birds are not all that's "hatching" at the Depot. Plans are under way for Marty Stuart Day in Philadelphia on July 9, 2009. (Philadelphia Neshoba Democrat, MS)
Signs of recovery may be subtle Jun 17, 2009
Joe Ranney, co-owner of the Wild Birds Unlimited store in Marietta, recalls that moment last year. It wasn t business sales at the store were fine. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution)
The poop on finding penguins: Follow the guano Jun 3, 2009
Even though Antarctic sea ice hasn't melted so far, scientists predict it to shrink by one-third by the end of the century, potentially threatening the birds, Fretwell said. The research is "incredibly useful," because the only time to see emperors are during breeding in winter when weather makes it nearly impossible to get to the colonies, said longtime penguin researcher William Fraser, who wasn't involved in the study. (Yahoo News)
No one brings up talk of deregulation these days May 31, 2009
It was a great Republican president who solemnly stated, "In the United States, we turn our rivers and streams into sewers and dumping grounds, we pollute the air, we destroy forests, and exterminate fishes, birds and mammals." Those were the uncompromising words of Teddy Roosevelt, who courageously battled, and often bested, those powerful private interests that profited from the ravaging of the environment, the exploitation of workers and the apathy of the federal government. In 2009,... (Athens Banner-Herald)
Soprano family values May 29, 2009
A term in vogue again is "twofer," the political equivalent of killing two birds with one. Colin Powell is better than the people to whom he was forced to respond Sunday. (Yahoo News -- The Sopranos)
Giant Dinosaur Posture Is All Wrong May 27, 2009
They studied X-rays of members of 10 different vertebrate groups and found that while the neck is only gently inclined in salamanders, turtles, lizards and crocodilians, it is vertical in mammals and birds the only modern groups that share the upright leg posture of dinosaurs ... Modern vertebrates, from cats and humans to sauropods closest living relatives, the birds, hold their necks aloft in a vertical or near-vertical position. (Science Daily)
9 to 5 to 9: Discovering life beyond Happy Meals May 26, 2009
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the waitresses are cooing again. It kind of puts me in the mood for salad. (Fresno Bee -- Lifestyle)
Send kindness soaring May 20, 2009
A central focus is the old bird woman, who represents kindness as she sits on cathedral steps entreating passersby to feed the birds, tuppence a bag. Seeing a televised program on the making of the mid-1960s classic inspired McDonald. (Half Moon Bay Review, CA)
Weekend Events May 15, 2009
Birds, related goods for sale on Saturday. Local and regional vendors will be selling cage birds such as cockatiels, finches and parrots, cages, seed, bird toys and more Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at St. Patrick's Cauley Center, 214 E. Fourth St.. (Erie Times-News, PA)
Church of Burns May 14, 2009
The later means zealous about the pursuit of these feathered birds that have captured so many imaginations. Burns is passionate, too. (ESPN -- Outdoors)
Politics, family planning don’t mix May 13, 2009
rinnie wrote on May 12, 2009 4:03 PM:" Imp:Blush...I guess I leapt to conclusions but we were talking babies here....LOLBut why call them adult toys? Hows about just toys? ;-)IE: Adult book stores, adult movies & etc.Messenger:Who is painting who? And geeze glad you informed me about the birds and the bees. Your comment regarding what it takes to make babies was nearly as "brilliant" as my brilliant statement.Maybe the man's decision not to support the female may contribute to her decision?... (Helena Independent Record, MT)
The Parrots And People Paradox May 7, 2009
Taking care of a parrot is a much more daunting challenge than most think and, as Bill Whitaker reports, some frustrated owners are abandoning their birds ... So we get a lot of requests, but sadly, we are not able to fulfill them," says Jetsunma Ahkon Lhamo, the center's spiritual director. It's such a big problem that the Humane Society now recommends unwanted birds be euthanized. Tweti promised to take care of Zazu when friends couldn't bear it any longer. Every day at some point I think to... (CBS News)
Pop Quiz with Ziggy Marley May 5, 2009
Q: What did it mean to sing "Three Little Birds" on the White House lawn on Easter. A: I felt it was important to sing "Three Little Birds" and "Love Is My Religion" in that setting. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
Obituaries for Sunday, May 3, 2009 May 3, 2009
Carl loved to feed and watch birds and also had a home business sharpening saws ... Marie was a warm and loving person; she loved gardening, the squirrels and birds, country music, big family meals, spending time with her grandchildren and volunteering at St. Patrick s Catholic Church. (La Crosse Tribune, WI)
The Fleet Foxes Faithful Apr 17, 2009
The best moments in casually strummed songs dotted with images of birds, oceans and leaves were often the wordless bridges that found Pecknold so overwhelmed with emotion that he could only "ooh" and "whoa" things toward the heavens. In fact, the loud, echoing drums often made the Fillmore feel like a church (with better decor on the walls, obviously). (San Francisco Chronicle -- Entertainment)
California's new power source a solar farm Apr 17, 2009
He also dismissed fears, raised in the past, that the transmission beam could hurt birds or airline passengers who stray into its path. The beam would be too diffuse for that. (San Francisco Chronicle -- Science)
Cathy’s Corner — Hope permeates every aspect of our lives Apr 10, 2009
Newly born animals and newly hatched birds are also symbols of hope. Here in America (and elsewhere), hope floats in our hearts for an improved economy after years of downhill sliding. (Brenham Banner, TX)
Hunting shelled treasure Apr 10, 2009
There will be model nests from native birds that people can use for inspiration, Stokes-Cawley said. This is the first Easter activity the Montezuma Audubon Center is hosting since it opened in 2007. (Auburn Citizen, NY)
Kid Picks with Philip Potempa Apr 9, 2009
Friendship has never seemed so natural than in author MaryJo Koch's new 80-page small-size hardcover book using birds, insects and everyday wildlife to illustrate beautiful and thoughtful passages describing and explaining the importance of true friends. Using the simple concept that everyone needs to have friends, the author uses few, but carefully chosen words to illustrate effective examples paired with colorful animal antics. (Northwest Indiana Times)
Feline Behavior Modification Apr 7, 2009
Watching birds, butterflies, bees and other visitors outside will entertain your cat and prevent boredom. Avoid Sudden Changes in Your Cat's Routine. (Suite101.com)
Partying with the parrots Apr 5, 2009
When birds aren't quite enough companionship, bird people go to happy hour ... Sally Peters of Pet Priorities, who has more than 20 birds in addition to rescue parakeets in need of new homes, delivered helpful hints and raffled off bird toys and gift certificates. (Florida Today)
Children's Easter Books Popular C... Apr 3, 2009
This Easter picture book has a longer, more complicated plot about how Sister Bear and Brother Bear learn to value real Easter eggs (the kind that bring forth new life by hatching baby birds) over chocolate eggs or Easter candy. Children's Easter Books Max and Ruby Books. (Suite101.com)
Science: Chicks are smart,study confirms Apr 2, 2009
The birds made their selection by sticking their heads behind the correct screen to see their old "companions.". As for the chicks' ability to work with a larger set than human babies could, the researchers speculate it might have something to do with family size. (MSNBC -- Environment)
Spring Break Apr 1, 2009
It's that time of year again: the birds are beginning to return to snowbound northern cities, the first buds of spring are sprouting on trees and hordes of college students are descending on the beaches of Mexico, the Caribbean and the southern U.S., turning them into twisted cesspools of sunburn, margaritas and wet T shirt contests. Ah, spring break. (Time.com)
Prayers for Fargo Mar 30, 2009
School officials also frantically raced to rescue a cockatiel, parakeet and tortoises, birds, iguanas and snakes kept at the school as part of its science program. The flooding at the campus - heavily damaged in the region's 1997 flood - represented the type of disaster that could crop up in Fargo throughout the week, with Walaker calling it a "wakeup call" for the city. (Bismarck Tribune, ND)
Easy gifting for hard times: an A&E guide Mar 22, 2009
You are a good gift-giver, after all: Remember that cute cartoons-of-birds ashtray you found for Jane who likes cartoons, birds, and nicotine. It is only when you are forced to come up with an inexpensive yet thoughtful gift for VANILLA BILL, ever-present BILLY BOY, ruining-my-whole-Christmas BILL, that you get givers block, and you sit in the corner of RESTORATION HARDWARE crying with frustration and stabbing yourself with a screwdriver that doubles as a cocktail stirrer. (Yale Herald, CT)
West Nile could thrive in recession Mar 19, 2009
To report dead birds, call 877-968-2473 ... So far, the virus has shown up in two dead birds and three sentinel chickens in Southern California. (Modesto Bee, CA)
Transformers 3 gets release date before part two hits screens Mar 18, 2009
Hungry whale steals birds' dinner. FEATURES, VIEWS, ANALYSIS. (BBC News -- Entertainment)
Is it time to build a new Klamath County road shop? Mar 14, 2009
If worms had machine guns, birds would not eat them. " To Check it out wrote on Mar 12, 2009 11:51 AM:" First of all, I don't think the new medical building has to deal with thousands of gallons of hazardous materials. (Klamath Falls Herald & News, OR)
Artist wants people to interpret his work as they see fit Mar 10, 2009
"The boat and birds were always going to be the focal point," he said ... In all, some 300 birds are stationed underneath the hull and await viewers, whose approaches trigger the random pecking ... To accomplish this, van Wagtendonk gutted each of the birds and inserted his own mechanics, which are a mix of electronic parts that make up "analog randomness.". (Athens Banner-Herald)
The Four Types of Rooms in Webkinz ... Mar 9, 2009
In additon to purchasing indoor rooms of varying sizes, Webkinz users can buy outdoor yards and, if they have birds or bats on the account, treetop rooms. Indoor Rooms. (Suite101.com)
Royal Hawaiian remains a community icon Mar 5, 2009
Here, coconut palms sway, birds do sing and the Royal Hawaiian stands out from blocks away a pink and green garden oasis nestled among Waikiki's high-rises. When the historic stucco Mission-with-a-dash-of-Moorish-style hotel was built in 1927, the six-story Moana hotel was down the beach but most of the other shoreside buildings were low-rise cottages. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Beheaded toys Mar 4, 2009
Climate 'hitting Europe's birds ... Climate 'hitting Europe's birds. (BBC News -- Africa)
Do Good for animals in need Mar 4, 2009
Bird Banding: Tracking Birds Around the World (EVENT) First Congregational Church Fellowship Hall Sarasota, FL Tampa Bay Watch 4. Go Coastal Open House (EVENT) 3000 Pinellas Bayway South Tierra Verde, FL 33715. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Cat on a leash: We'll walk you through it Feb 25, 2009
Every afternoon she'd carry her massive tiger cat outside and connect a long cable to its harness, and the cat would spend the next several hours sunning herself, scratching at the maple tree and stalking birds. This was at a time when people had mostly indoor-outdoor cats that roamed at will. (USA Today -- Life)
President's Week Pet Adoption at 55 Pawsh Place Feb 18, 2009
55 Pawsh Place is an innovative full-line pet store featuring pet supplies for dogs, cats, birds, fish and small animals. They do not sell live animals, but hold regular adoption events to bring rescue/shelter animals together with loving families. (Honolulu Advertiser)
Police: Rap producer injured in Ariz. hotel fight Feb 17, 2009
The Northwest Indiana Bird and Ferret Association is hosting the Key to End Homelessness fundraiser to help raise the necessary funds for food, toys and medical care for the birds and ferrets in foster homes ... Northwest Indiana Bird Association is offering Sponsor-A-Pet, a program for those who want to help caged birds, ferrets and reptiles, but are unable to adopt ... The Northwest Indiana Bird Association has openings for birds, ferrets and some reptiles and farm animals. (Northwest Indiana Times)
U.S. Congress passes stimulus as EU recession deepens Feb 14, 2009
Reuters Published: February 14, 2009. The U.S. Congress passed a $787 billion (545. (International Herald Tribune)
