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The Global Species Extinction Emergency
Written by: Larry Mondello
Humanity is currently causing the irreversible destruction of an alarming amount of species. The true story of a typical murder back in the '60's reminds me of how most of the world's population is ignoring the mass global species extinction going on today.
Choosing June Roses
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF
Roses – alone and with other flowers – stand out because of their beauty, their long history and, of course, their symbolism. You don't need to be wealthy or famous to receive them, nor do you need to have a celebrity's paycheck to give them. You don't even need a birthday celebration or other special occasion in order to give roses. All you need is the desire to show someone that you were thinking about them and that you care.
The Public Fountains of Italy
Written by: Elizabeth Jean
To really understand the significance of public fountains to Italians, you have to look back to ancient Roman times. The Romans were great engineers and artisans, and the network of eleven aqueducts they created to supply the people of Rome and other major cities with water was probably unparalleled anywhere in the world at that time.
A Bad Bear Place To Be
Written by: Jane Baker
This is about a remote area in west central British Columbia, Canada called the West Chilcotin. Since we have a high density of both black and grizzly bear, this series of articles is intended to help give you an idea of what you are dealing with when vacationing in our area.
THE TRUTH OF BEARS - Being stalked by a bear
Written by: Jane Baker
This is about a remote area in west central British Columbia, Canada called the West Chilcotin. Since we have a high density of both black and grizzly bear, this series of articles is intended to help give you an idea of what you are dealing with when vacationing in our area.
Smith's Bear Story
Written by: Jane Baker
Some animal behaviourists that study bears declare that there is no such thing as a bear that stalks humans. Others insist that based on forensic evidence, there is indeed such an animal, whether humans have inadvertently created it, the behaviour is taught to her cubs by a sow, or it's simply born an opportunist. To help you decide, this story describes a prime example of a predator bear, the most dangerous of all.
Predator Bears - Avoidance and survival of attack by the third of the three types of bear
Written by: Jane Baker
This is about a remote area in west central British Columbia, Canada called the West Chilcotin. Since we have a high density of both black and grizzly bear, this series of articles is intended to help give you an idea of what you are dealing with when vacationing in our area.
The History And Evolution Of Banana Hybrids
Written by: Patrick Malcolm
Bananas are the world's favorite fruit and many nations depend on banana trees to supply its citizens with this delicious food product to save them from famines. Bananas are available on markets year round and are rich in vitamins, minerals, and fiber, containing only small hollow seed that are infertile. Ornamental bananas, 'Musa ensete' and 'Musa nana' are inedible but in high demand for landscaping.
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What's in the Name – Tahitian Pearls
Written by: Yvonne Mal
With the exception of Poe Konini, Poe Rava and Titian, the Cook Islands Black Pearls, Black-lipped Pearls, Black Pearls, Black South Sea Pearls, Black Tahitian Pearls, Grey Pearls, Tahitian Black Pearls, Tahitian Cultured Pearls and Tahitian Pearls are all common names used interchangeably when referring to pearls cultured in the black-lipped pearl oyster (pinctada margaritifera) or Te Ufi.
Blue Pearls of the New Zealand Paua
Written by: Yvonne Mal
The Blackfoot Paua (Abalone: haliotis iris), one of eight mollusk variety found around the Pacific Rim, is indigenous to New Zealand coastal waters. Read on to learn more about pearls.
History Of Blueberry Plants
Written by: Patrick Malcolm
Very few historical records exist on ancient blueberry culture in the Greek and Roman empires. Those cultures did use parts of the blueberry plants and fruit to eat or to treat ailments.
Britney Spears Could Use Lilies Of The Valley In Her Next Bridal Bouquet
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF
Spears' marriage to rapper Kevin Federline has come to an end. So, Ms. Spears now finds herself 'on the market' again and may one day find herself walking down the aisle once again. If she does, she may want to use the popular Lily of the Valley in her bridal bouquet.
Jessica Simpson's Home State Is Home Of Poinsettia Celebration
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF
Next November singer and actress Jessica Simpson (born July 10, 1980 in Dallas, Texas) may want to make a visit to her home state so she can attend the annual Poinsettia Celebration put on by Ellison's Greenhouses in Brenham, Texas. The celebration has gotten so big and beautiful that it was even featured on The Today Show in 2006.
Angelina Jolie And The Rose Experience A Baby Boom
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF
In just the last few years the world has watched actress Angelina Jolie go through a baby boom with the adoption of her children Maddox and Zahara and the birth of baby Shiloh. Jolie's motherhood garnered worldwide attention, but not all baby booms draw stares; some go utterly unnoticed. Take, for example, the baby boom that occurred in the rose world during the 1990s.
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'Shackles'
Written by: Gary Kurz
Tribute to the Coast Guard 'Station Dog'...
Discover a High In the Sky Holiday
Written by: Travel Alberta
The first time I saw the Northern Lights, I was leaning over the steering wheel of a dusky purple 1977 Chevy Nova on a northern highway near midnight, trying to roll down the driver's side window to get a better fix on it during my holiday, even as my passenger was shouting to be heard over the ghostly radio voices fading in and out. Within seconds it multiplied and changed colors, soaring over us like an exploding rainbow. Nature's primal postcard, my holiday highlight delivered free.
Alberta's National Parks: Discover Wildlife, Hikes and Mystic Views
Written by: Travel Alberta
Like Banff and Jasper, these three national parks -- Waterton-Glacier International Peace Park, Wood Buffalo and Elk Island -- offer remarkable outdoor adventures, camping and lodging, along with fascinating history. You'll find these vast parks provide easy access to wildlife in areas that are unhurried, and in some cases, unheralded. These are the areas wilderness lovers seek.
Find the Inside Track: Canadian Rocky Mountain Wildlife
Written by: Travel Alberta
To get the inside track on wildlife viewing in the Canadian Rocky Mountains, which include the famous national parks of Banff and Jasper, all you'll need is an inquisitive mind. To start, let's get a quick lay of the land and consider the animals that populate certain areas, and then zoom in on particular trips from spring through fall that would suit an adventurer like you.
Alberta Hiking: The Bear Necessities Revealed
Written by: Travel Alberta
That's what I learned when I traveled with ex-bear-hunting guide, Shane Hansen, now a tourism operator/guide and co-owner of Iron River Ranch. Having guided for bears in Alberta's Lakeland region for years, Hansen knows exactly when and where in the spring that the various species of fish will be spawning. And that's where I am. Lurking. Safely. Learning the mysteries, myths and magic behind these enigmatic creatures.
History Of Plum Trees And Their Hybrids
Written by: Patrick Malcolm
The documentation of ancient plums growing in antiquity is sparse. The best evidence of that oldest existence is best documented through America's most famous pomologist, Luther Burbank, who reported in his twelve volume botanical literary classic, Small Fruits, Volume IV page 136, that the European plum, Prunus domestica, and its ancestor fruit originated in the Caucasus Mountains near the Caspian Sea.
Backcountry Bliss in the Canadian Rockies
Written by: Travel Alberta
The idea of an Alberta hike – as a family – began last spring when my husband and I decided we desperately needed a challenge: Something that would recharge our sluggish lives, reunite us a family and test each individual's staying power.
Putting Your Pet out to Pasture
Written by: Gary Kurz
Understanding why your pet eats grass.
Making the Big Decision - Euthanasia
Written by: Gary Kurz
Help for those feeling guilty about putting a pet to sleep.
Jennifer Aniston And The Primrose
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF
Poor Jennifer Aniston. She can't go out picking primroses, her birth flower (Aniston was born February 11, 1969-the primrose is the birth flower for the month of February) in the United Kingdom. Well, she could, but it might land her in jail.
Ancient Explorers Discovered Unique Native Nut Trees Growing In America
Written by: Patrick Malcolm
History of American nut trees.
Clay Aiken's Birth Flower At Risk From Serious Disease
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF
People born in the November, like Clay Aiken, share the chrysanthemum as their birth flower. It's a gorgeous flower from the daisy family that's often seen in fall flower arrangements and beds. It's frequently seen in autumn colors like gold, yellow, and rust. They're a pleasure to look at, but one thing people in the floral industry don't want to see is chrysanthemum white rust (CWR), a disease that's deadly to the flowers.
Cold Hardy Palm Trees for Northern Garden Planting
Written by: Patrick Malcolm
Information about one of the very few palm trees that will grow in northern states, including New York!
Canna Lily Sales Face a Chaotic Future
Written by: Patrick Malcolm
Many agricultural plants that are reproduced by vegetative division face a mysterious problem that results in a decline in the clone vigor, and most farmers and nurserymen claim that the plant crop has "run out." A number of factors adversely affect the plant clone to the point that it becomes unproductive and uneconomical to continue growing.
Choosing Easy-Care Shrubs
Written by: Ted Roberson
Shrubs tend to be the centerpiece of most people's front yard gardening. I think that's because shrubs are easy, but they're also expected. Homes without a row of shrubs lining the front look kind of naked and unloved. But it can be difficult choosing the right shrubs for your yard.
History of the Cherry Tree
Written by: Patrick Malcolm
A history of fruiting and flowering cherry trees.
Britney Spears' Fragrance Line May Benefit From Flower Research
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF
Pop icon Britney Spears recently introduced her own line of fragrances. She currently offers three different perfumes called In Control, Fantasy, and Curious. Two of the three, In Control and Curious, use the scent of flowers (midnight orchid and Louisiana Magnolia, respectively) to create their fragrance.
History of Walnuts
Written by: Patrick Malcolm
Ever wanted to know the history of the good old Walnut? Learn of its history and other facts in this article.
History of Wildlife Food: Nuts, Berries, Fruits, and Acorns
Written by: Patrick Malcolm
For over 100 years hunting plantations have been planting fruit trees for wildlife food and shelter. Like the old English hunting plantations, today's hunters are realizing that big deer, strong bucks and graceful does, hardy turkey, fat quail, and dove come from supplementing what would otherwise experience a very mediocre diet by planting and growing berry plants, nut trees, fruit trees and acorns from oak trees, or muscadines from grapevines.
History of the Pecan
Written by: Patrick Malcolm
Pecan trees, "Carya illinoinensis," grow in natural groves in bottom lands near rivers or lakes with nearby periodic overflowing water. Archeological remains and fossil evidence reveals that pecans were collected and stored by Indians, the original settlers and inhabitants of America, and the group now known as the "mound builders."
Madonna And The Poppy Flower Have Fame In Common
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF
Born August 16, 1958, pop superstar Madonna was born in the month of the poppy. The poppy certainly seems to be an appropriate flower for Madonna since it is a symbol of fame - something Madonna has certainly not seen a shortage of.
Flowers Have As Much Meaning As Mariah Carey's Songs
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF
Mariah Carey's songs mean so much to her many fans. Her lyrics are often poignant and express just how she and her listeners sometimes feel. Flowers, too, express our feelings and thoughts in so many ways. In fact, many people believe they speak in their very own language.
Sending Birthday Flowers To Pamela Anderson
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF
Each month of the year has a birth flower associated with it. Some even have several different types of flowers. New parents often look up the flower associated with their newborn and may even record the flower next to the birthstone in the child's baby book.
Flowers Are A Longer Running Hit Than Star Wars
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF
The first Star Wars movie was released in 1977 and, with five movies and a cartoon series since then, it's remained a hit with fans ever since. Twenty-nine years is a pretty long time in terms of popularity among the American public, but flowers have held worldwide popularity far longer. People have been growing flowers and presenting them as gifts for centuries.
Your Best Friend Bites
Written by: Johnny A. Jenkins
Each year, nearly 4.7 million Americans are bitten by dogs. As many as 800,000 people, require medical attention for dog bites annually, and about a dozen people die each year from dog bite injuries. The good news is that most bites can be prevented.
The Glory Of Hilary Duff...Morning Glory, That Is!
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF
Hilary Duff, born September 28, 1987, with her acting talent, beautiful face, lovely voice, and trendy sense of style is indeed a young lady with a glorious career still ahead of her. Could all of Ms. Duff's glorious talents be attributed to the fact that she was born in the month of the morning glory?
The Importance Of Conservation Volunteers In Latin America
Written by: Stephen Knight
There is little doubt that nature conservation and wildlife protection are growing areas of activity in Latin America. However, conservation efforts still face difficult social, economic, and environmental challenges.
Olsen Twins Were Born With Devoted Affection...And Their Birth Flower Proves It
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF
The deep connection the Olsen Twins share for one another is no secret to anyone who has paid any attention to their lives as they've grown up. Perhaps that devotion should come as no secret considering they were born in the month of June, the month of the honeysuckle flower, which stands for devoted affection.
Could Carmen Electra Choose A Florist?
Written by: Wesley Berry, AAF
Carmen Electra has become such a versatile force in the celebrity world that is seems she can do almost anything. She's worked in television, film, theater, and has even created a fitness video. It leaves one wondering if there's anything she can't do...for instance, could she choose the right florist?
Is Your Pet Getting Enough Nutrients?
Written by: A. M. Wilmot
In recent years, we as a nation have become more preoccupied with nutrition issues than ever before, so you would think that we should naturally have equal concern for our dogs and cats ... especially since we generally consider them to be a part of the family.
What type of Dog Food is best for your Pet?
Written by: A. M. Wilmot
The first problem that new pet owners face is generally the issue of food. What should we buy and what should we stay away from? Introducing a young dog to the world of food should be a very delicate process. Owners should carefully monitor how much food is given to the new pet versus how much they are eating. We should be stringent about how quickly we increase the amount of food because we always run the risk of overfeeding.
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