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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 26, 2021 8:05:26 GMT -5
"On April 26th each year, National Audubon Day honors the birth of John James Audubon (April 26, 1785 – January 27, 1851). Audubon was a French-American ornithologist, naturalist, and painter noted for his extensive studies of American birds and his detailed illustrations of the birds in their natural habitats. Audubon’s greatest work was The Birds of America which is considered one of the finest ornithological works ever completed. His work in this book contains more than 700 North American bird species with 435 hand-colored, life-size prints of 497 bird species. Spring is an excellent time to observe the birds John Audubon described and painted. As they migrate across the country, set out feeders to welcome them along their journey. Watch them from your window or while strolling on a path. According to the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, at last count approximately 45 million people watch birds. They bird watch while they travel or all year long from their homes. Many trek around the country to see a bird for the first time in its natural habitat. So can you. Learn about their habitats and migration patterns. Or simply watch them for their color and song."
My notes: I love birdwatching & have identified 96 by song & sight these past 20 years.
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Post by Bob on May 2, 2021 18:40:51 GMT -5
That is awesome! I can barely recognize a dozen by sound and maybe 25 or so by sight.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 26, 2022 8:22:00 GMT -5
"National Kids and Pets Day on April 26th raises awareness of the importance of picking the right pet for children at the right time. It’s an important decision that can lead to a lifetime of bonding between pet and child. The day also celebrates the bonds children and pets can share and a day to remember safety where our pets and children are concerned. There are many benefits of having a pet in a child’s life. From fostering natural nurturing abilities to developing responsibilities, pets have a lifelong impact on a child’s development. It is also important to remember that small children as well as the pets may not know their limitations and should not be left alone with each other. They should always be supervised to prevent injury to both the child and the animal."
My notes: Children can learn early on to respect animals.
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Post by Bob on Apr 26, 2022 17:53:32 GMT -5
Pets are great for all ages.
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Post by flan327 on Apr 28, 2022 8:40:13 GMT -5
My confession
I don’t trust people who don’t like pets
If you can’t take care of a pet I understand
But if you don’t like them I don’t trust you
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 28, 2022 21:50:42 GMT -5
My confession I don’t trust people who don’t like pets If you can’t take care of a pet I understand But if you don’t like them I don’t trust you Makes sense!
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 26, 2023 6:20:25 GMT -5
"Food waste worldwide is an alarming issue. That is why on the last Wednesday in April, Stop Food Waste Day raises awareness of the growing concern of food waste. According to the USDA, Americans waste between 30-40 percent of the food supply. That is near or more than the worldwide estimate of 1/3 of the world’s consumable waste. Additionally, food waste occurs for many reasons all along the food chain."
My notes: I am a big proponent of organic food. People who think we need GMOs to increase the food supply don't realize a good 40% of food is wasted! We HAVE more than enough food in this world. Humans are gluttons, lazy, greedy. Stores & restaurants rather pitch perfectly good food rather than donate it.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 26, 2024 8:11:58 GMT -5
"National Richter Scale Day on April 26th each year honors the birth of the Richter Scale inventor, Charles F. Richter (April 26, 1900 – September 30, 1985). Richter was an American seismologist and physicist most famous as the inventor of the Richter magnitude scale, which quantified the size of earthquakes. While working at the California Institute of Technology, with Beno Gutenberg, Richter first used the scale in 1935."
My notes: It's amazing what people can come up with to help make other humans safer!
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Post by Steve on Apr 27, 2024 17:45:53 GMT -5
His invention didn't really do anything to keep people safe. It was more of a standard for the size an earthquake is.
Btw, the largest earthquake I've been in was 7.1 in California. I never want to go through that again. I can tell you my story about it if anyone's interested.
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Post by ZandraJoi on Apr 29, 2024 18:34:44 GMT -5
His invention didn't really do anything to keep people safe. It was more of a standard for the size an earthquake is. Btw, the largest earthquake I've been in was 7.1 in California. I never want to go through that again. I can tell you my story about it if anyone's interested. Well, in the long run, we got safer lol
I have never been in an earthquake. I felt one many years ago that was from another state. I just thought it was a big truck going by lol
So, feel free to start a thread on your experience with an earthquake. We'll see if others have been through one as well.
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Post by Steve on May 1, 2024 15:24:39 GMT -5
feel free to start a thread on your experience with an earthquake Be careful what you wish for.
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Post by ZandraJoi on May 3, 2024 9:54:26 GMT -5
feel free to start a thread on your experience with an earthquake Be careful what you wish for. Next time I log in, I expect a hundred threads started
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