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Outdoor cats are prolific killers, study finds | MNN – Mother Nature Network

Posted on August 10, 2012 by

Outdoor cats are prolific killers, study finds Free-roaming house cats kill an estimated 4 billion wild animals across the U.S. every year, including birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians. Cat owners often wonder about their pets’ secret outdoor lives, but few … Continue reading →

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Getting ready for Rio+20 – The Nine Major Groups (Part 1)

Posted on June 10, 2012 by

Reblogged from unprme: Sustainable development cannot be achieved by government action alone. It requires the participation of all sectors of societies. At the first Earth Summit in Rio de Janeiro in 1992, a document called Agenda 21 was released that, … Continue reading →

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CIWEM’s Environmental Photographer of the Year – in pictures

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

Posted on the guardian.co.uk, Thursday 31 May 2012 CIWEM has began calling for photographers to submit entries for its 2012 award. Honouring amateurs and professionals alike, the contest is an international showcase for the very best in environmental photography and video. Here is … Continue reading →

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Book Review: Homemade Health by Anke Bialas

Posted on June 1, 2012 by

Every now and then, a product comes across my desk that catches my eye. When I first heard about this book, I have to admit that my interest was perked. After all, who isn’t interested in healthy remedies for what ails us? … Continue reading →

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Saving the Species: Leadbeaters Possum

Posted on May 31, 2012 by

From the Sydney Morning Herald ONE of the country’s rarest mammals and Victoria’s faunal emblem will be the subject of a captive breeding program – the first major breeding and release program for Leadbeater’s possums – as scientists intervene to … Continue reading →

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diy: hanging flower tins

Posted on May 12, 2012 by

Reblogged from stuff steph does: I started this project nearly a month ago back when I was working on the anthro-inspired flower pillow. I was waiting until the fear of frost was gone for Central Ohio to finally plant my … Continue reading →

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Crash Course: The Agricultural Revolution

Posted on May 6, 2012 by

The other day I shared a Vlog Brother / Sci Show video with you on sex. I mentioned the other program the brothers produce called Crash Course. Back in January this year, they produced this excellent short video on the adoption of agriculture and … Continue reading →

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Grow Your Own Food: What Are You Buying’s Window Allotment

Posted on May 4, 2012 by

Reblogged from What are you buying?: Pushed for time? Short on money? Worried about just how far that radish has travelled? Growing your own food could be the perfect solution. Grabbing your evening meal from the local takeaway or nearest … Continue reading →

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Sci-Show: Why Sex?

Posted on May 3, 2012 by

Some of you may know that I am a huge fan of The Vlog Brothers. They have a few side shows for our amusement; Crash Course (which covers both biology and history) and Sci Show (which covers everything else). They produce several … Continue reading →

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Housekeeping!

Posted on May 1, 2012 by

Housekeeping – essential for making the beds, delivering the fresh towels and for leaving cute little chocolates on the pillows. Ahh how we love them. It’s not what I wanted to talk about though. It’s a slow news week, so I thought … Continue reading →

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