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Owl Box

A live feed of a wild mother barn owl has become popular on the streaming video site UStream. The first offspring of the internet-sensation barn owl pair made its way into the world on March 21, 2010. The owl box is located in the owners' back yard in San Marcos, California. The nest is sitting 15 feet above ground level. Live streaming video of the owls is currently available on Ustream.com.http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/mar/21/thousands-egg-mollys-hatching-owlets-online/

The keepers of the owl believe that the mother owl is a first time mother. She is estimated to be about 14 inches in height. The mother's first egg was laid on February 13, 2010.http://tweetmeme.com/story/598849651/the-owl-box-on-ustream-egg-1-2-13-10-12-15-pmegg-2-2-16-10-07-23-amegg-3-2-18-10-09-13-amthis-is-a-live-feed-of-a-wild-mother-barn-owl-that-has-just-s

On Sunday, March 21, a chick named "Max" poked its way through its shell in the wooden owl box. The owners, Carlos and Donna Royal celebrated as their newest chick arrived. The Royals had placed the owl box in their back yard two years ago, outfitting the owl sanctuary with live streaming video but waited until January 2010 for a nesting pair. The two owls, named Molly and her mate McGee took residence in the box which rested upon a 15-foot pole. Eggs soon appeared and the Royals, and their steadily growing audience, became fascinated with the natural process.http://www.signonsandiego.com/news/2010/mar/21/thousands-egg-mollys-hatching-owlets-online/

Over 500,000 viewers checked out the Royals' site to view the small brown and white speckled mother bird ...

updated 2010-07-17 18:00:43

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City Harvest Apples Ad

City Harvest states it's the "world's first food rescue organization". The organization is over 25 years old, and has the following mission:
"City Harvest exists to end hunger in communities throughout New York City. We do this through food rescue and distribution, education, and other practical, innovative solutions."

They collect over 25 million pounds of excess food from including restaurants, grocers, corporate cafeterias, manufacturers, and farms. With this, they deliver meals to nearly 600 community food programs throughout New York City. They provide over 260,000 meals per week.http://www.cityharvest.org/about/

updated 2010-07-17 01:42:21

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Katcha Bug Humane Bug Catcher

In June 2009, President Barack Obama swatting a fly with his hand after unsuccessfully trying to shoo the critter away with his hand. In response, PETA, who supports "compassion even for the most curious, smallest and least sympathetic animals," said they would send Obama a Katcha Bug.

updated 2010-07-17 12:22:06

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Recycling Baby Clothes

Some families find uses for their baby's old clothes right around the house. These outfits are often small enough to make for nicely-sized rags and dust cloths. You can also save some of the clothes to make outfits for your kid's dolls as they grow into toddlers.http://www.greendaily.com/2008/01/01/5-things-to-do-with-old-baby-clothes/

It is quite popular among parents to make a memory quilt out of their baby's old clothes. Patterns can be cut out of the cloth, or entire outfits can be used in creating such a quilt. In addition to clothes, other items your child has outgrown can be used in a quilt, such as bibs, blankets and hats. You can do this project on your own, or hire a professional to make your quilt for you.http://www.greendaily.com/2008/01/01/5-things-to-do-with-old-baby-clothes/http://www.goosetracks.com/Baby_Memory_Quilt_Order_Form.html

updated 2010-07-17 19:55:23

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World Water Day

The world celebrates World Water Day in a variety of ways. Arts contests, fundraisers, activism, festivals, celebrations are just a few of the events that are held in countries all over the world.http://www.worldwaterday.org/page/2097 The day highlights the spirit and importance of water, stressing how it is essential for the health and well-being of living things on Earth.

updated 2010-10-24 01:43:51

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Global Warming

There are several things each of us can do to help prevent global. The purchases we make at the store and the way we choose to dispose of the garbage we make can all have a profound effect of the state of the earth. Living an Eco-friendly lifestyle is easy when you make a few changes. Here are ten easy things you can do to help prevent the ever increasing effects our way of life has on the climate and the environment.http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/home.html

• Check Your Water Heater - The average water use a lot of energy to heat the water used in a home. You can help to lower the greenhouse gasses emitted by your family if you use a water heater with the WaterSense label. These waters with label help to save water and they usually perform better that the regular type of heaters.http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/home.html

• Use Water Wisely - When you take a bath or shower, be a quick as you can and set the water at a cooler temperature, to save money and energy. Watering the lawn should be done only when it is necessary. Gather large barrels and save rain water to be used exclusively to water your garden and the lawn.http://www.epa.gov/climatechange/wycd/home.html

• Get Rid of The Riding Lawn Mower - Unless you have several acres to mow - get rid of the riding lawn mower and get one of ...

updated 2010-07-17 06:25:25

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How to Save Money on Utilities

If, after doing your best to cut costs, you are still having a hard time paying for utilities, it may be a good idea to seek aid. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) is a national agency that helps to provide assistance for those in need, and they can be contacted at 1-866-NRG-NEAR. They will refer you to a local program that may be able to offer you financial help with your energy bills if you qualify. http://www.acf.hhs.gov/programs/ocs/liheap/guidance/index.html

updated 2010-07-17 09:49:45

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Short-Eared Owl

Short-eared owls are not a federally endangered species. However, habitat loss is endangering them in many regions, particularly in the states near and around the Great Lakes in the United States. As such, short-eared owls have been marked as endangered in Michigan, Illinois, Pennsylvania, and New York.http://animaldiversity.ummz.umich.edu/site/accounts/information/Asio_flammeus.htmlhttp://www.dec.ny.gov/animals/7080.html

updated 2010-10-14 19:41:36

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Green Freelancing

Green freelancers are freelancers that care about the environment and look for methods of greening their work. Generally, they work at home (or online) and they have the ability to set their own hours.

Working at home reduces the general carbon footprint because it does not require gas to commute. There are different ways to being a green freelancer; for example, by setting up a website, a green freelancer will not waste paper in marketing their independent business.

updated 2010-07-17 06:46:16

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