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John Pawlett
Fresh Flowers
When springtime comes, one of the first things I want to do is to go out and get some fresh flowers for my home. [Read More]
Janet Winter
What We've Learned From Birds About Flight - and Why It Took So Long
Eons ago, Zork stood outside his cave and watched a vulture spread his wings and soar off a cliff. Zork decided to try this himself. Too late, he realized that his lift to drag ratio was about zero - no lift and lots of drag - and he had the glide ratio of a brick. Zork's decedents gave up on aviation for 50,000 years. [Read More]
Steve Thomas
Air - More Than Just A Necessity
No one really thinks about the versatility and usefulness of air until it is really needed. The lack of air can kill; polluted air can cause illness. [Read More]
Tom Sample
Predict The Weather From The Comfort Of Your Living Room!
You sit inside and a display console shows you what the weather is like outside - the humidity, the temperature, the rainfall, air pressure, wind speed, whatever. The more the number of sensors used outside to record this data, the more expensive will be the home weather station. [Read More]
Tom Sample
Zap Thse Darn Mosquitos Where They Live
Mosquito-transmitted diseases claim one million lives every year around the world and that's why a reduction in their population is much sought after. Mosquito control plans are planned by the city corporations to eliminate their growth in the early life cycle stage known as the larval stage. [Read More]
Bradley Smith
Do you Wear Bonsai Goggles ?
This article compares life with that of a Bonsai tree. By wearing Bonsai Goggles you will learn that getting old needn't mean being out of date ! [Read More]
Janet Winter
How To Photograph Wild Birds
Late fall is a perfect time to photograph wild birds. Leaves are falling off the trees, opening the view and birds are eager to feed. And if you're participating in one of the several organized bird counts taking place between now and mid-February, a photographic record can be invaluable in identifying the counted birds. [Read More]
Ken Snow
What Is The Greenhouse Effect?
There has been much discussion, both among experts and lay people about the 'greenhouse effect'. The greenhouse effect is a term that refers to changes in the Earth's atmospheric composition, which have been related to the warming of our planet. [Read More]
Karishma Roy
Romancing The Flowers Part Two
No bouquets of brick bats can explain the significance of the gift of flowers. [Read More]
Karishma Roy
Romancing The Flowers Part Four
No bouquets of brick bats can explain the significance of the gift of flowers. [Read More]
Karishma Roy
Romancing The Flowers Part Three
No bouquets of brick bats can explain the significance of the gift of flowers. [Read More]
Janet Winter
Should You Feed Wild Birds In The Winter?
Winter weather will soon be here in many parts of the country, yet many of us enjoy our wild birds year-round. Should you continue feeding them in winter? What should you feed them, and how should you go about it? [Read More]
Luise Volta
Baby Boomers are Living Off The Grid, Using Alternative Energy, and Building Strawbale Houses
Many retiring Baby Boomers are looking for a serious challenge, an escape from urbanism and a chance to breathe clean air. [Read More]
Janet Winter
Bats in Your Home? Here's How to Get Them Out - Humanely!
Inspite of their reputation, bats are beneficial and interesting creatures. But if they nest in your home, they can be a real problem. Here's how to deal with bats in your home. [Read More]
Mike Durand
Camping and Smoking
During the summer and in dry spells, a cigarette can be a definite fire hazard. The leaves and the grass may be dead from lack of water and the blistering heat. [Read More]