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<title>Tress And Their Diseases</title>
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<description><![CDATA[this article contains information on particular types of fungus and what their effect is on trees. How you can prevent damage or injury.]]></description>
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<title>Screwpine Pandanus: The Unique Nature of Pandan Leaves</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 08 Feb 2012 14:11:15 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pandan, also known as Pandanus lea?ves, is a very popular flavouring in the tropical countries such as Asia, from South India to New Guinea. They are used in many different purposes, but somewhat in relation with rice, it is because rice can gain most from the hay-like odour of pandan leaves.]]></description>
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<title>Milkweed Plant for Monarch Butterflies</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 Jan 2012 10:31:52 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Monarch butterfly uses a milkweed plant as it's host plant. They lay eggs on the plant so the caterpillars can eat and grow. This article contains an overview of milkweed plants to help you get started attracting Monarchs to your yard.]]></description>
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<title>Monarch Caterpillars</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:37:59 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Monarch Caterpillars are just one life stage of the beautiful Monarch butterflies. This article will describe the life of a Monarch caterpillar and how it fits into the entire life cycle of the Monarch.]]></description>
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<title>What Is the Difference Between White Oak and Red Oak?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 24 Jan 2012 11:54:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[White oak and red oak are two different types of oak. Although the name suggests that they are different colours, you cannot tell them apart by just relying on this, especially if they have had stain applied to them.]]></description>
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<title>The Spectrum of Sea Glass Colours</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 23 Jan 2012 09:21:46 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Depending on the origin of the glass, different colours of sea glass are more common in different parts of the world. However amongst collectors, there are colours which are referred to as common and some very rare shades indeed which are classed as treasured pieces.]]></description>
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<title>How to Find Sea Glass or Beach Glass</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 Jan 2012 12:39:39 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although sea glass is becoming rare to find, there is still plenty of it to be found if you know where and how to look. Although most beaches will have at least some pieces of beach glass, some will have a great deal more. The location of the best beaches for finding the treasured glass depends on a number of factors including the conditions of the sea in that area, accessibility and popularity with other sea glass collectors.]]></description>
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<title>Darwin's Lost Fossils - A Cabinet of Curiosities</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Charles Darwin, was an English naturalist who significantly influenced modern scientific thinking when he published his theory concerning natural selection in 1859. As a young man, Darwin travelled on the HMS Beagle as the resident naturalist and companion to the ship's captain. A researcher looking into a dusty cabinet in the vaults of the British Geological Survey has discovered a collection of 19th Century slides, showing fossil specimens, some of which were collected by the great man himself.]]></description>
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<title>Humans Exist Because Of Pollination</title>
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<description><![CDATA[Pollination is important to our very existence. Without pollination, we haven't any food. If you want to do your part, plant flowers and plants to attract bees, butterflies and hummingbirds.... and keep your yard bee friendly. Nectar producing plants are the way to go....]]></description>
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<title>The Beatrix Potter Syndrome</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 16 Jan 2012 19:46:43 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Anthropomorphism, sentimentality and mysticism have corrupted our relationship with nature. We need to take a fresh look at the way we habitually observe and interpret animal behaviour.]]></description>
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<title>Humane Rat Traps</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 Jan 2012 19:33:55 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Any rodent infestation is a bad experience but rats are particularly bad. While there many options such as snap traps, glue traps, poison, and electronic traps, many animal lovers opt for a humane rat trap such as the live ones made of wire mesh with steel reinforcements which are typically galvanized for maximum resistance to rust.]]></description>
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<title>Online College Roommate Finder Services For Enthusiastic Students</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 12 Jan 2012 19:14:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Since you've completed your school and you're now heading towards a college situated in some other city, you'll need a space to move in. Moreover, you also need a reliable roommate to live with.]]></description>
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<title>What Is Sea Pottery?</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 11 Jan 2012 09:08:08 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Sea pottery is a reasonably new term in the world of jewellery design although physical sea pottery has been around for a number of years. Before you can understand its uses for making handmade jewellery and other items, it's first important to understand what sea pottery is.]]></description>
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<title>Tree Huggers Are Welcome to Come Out Here to the Desert and Hug Some Cacti Too!</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:11:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[You know, sometimes I think the desert vegetation just doesn't get a fair shake it seems. Why do I say this you ask? Well, not long ago, I went to a University Extension lecture nearby and since I live in the desert there are research projects having to do with our surrounding environment, no not all the gated communities and golf courses, but what's just beyond all this oasis and all these "green zones" as I often refer to them.]]></description>
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<title>Attracting Butterflies to Your Yard</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 Jan 2012 15:20:18 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Everyone loves having a beautiful garden that attracts butterflies. With these easy hints, you can attract more butterflies than ever!]]></description>
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<title>When Rubbish Becomes Treasure - Sea Glass</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 29 Dec 2011 15:14:38 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[When strolling along virtually any beach around the world, you may come across pieces of glass littering the shores. Although some of this glass is relatively new, smashed and discarded by visitors, the majority of the glass found will be smooth around the edges and have a frosted appearance. This is sea glass. Sea glass is formed by glass bottles, jars and any other type of glass being pounded by the waves and rubbed against rocks and sand for a number of years - in some cases decades.]]></description>
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<title>Cyclone and Anticyclone</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 23 Dec 2011 08:46:44 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Normally, air masses of different densities do not mix easily and try to retain their identity as far as temperature and moisture are concerned. Meeting of warm and cold air masses in the temperate zone gives birth to the cyclones and anticyclones.]]></description>
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<title>The Baby of the Bunch: Fernandina Island, Galapagos</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 18:45:21 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The westernmost island, or Fernandina (British sailors named it "Narborough" but the Spanish name stuck), is the youngest. It is named for King Fernando of Spain, the monarch who sponsored Christopher Columbus' 1492 voyage of discovery. It is also the most volcanically active and several serious eruptions have occurred there, the most recent in 2005.]]></description>
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<title>Climate Change Adaptation and Agriculture</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 14 Dec 2011 17:01:22 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Climate Change (CC) is the among the most important global environment concerns. CC is having significant impacts on the most vulnerable communities. Considering characteristics, agriculture can be considered as one of the most affected sector and thus most vulnerable to climate change. Following article provide adaptation approach for farming community applicable for semi arid regions, specifically applicable to Bundelkhand region of central India.]]></description>
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<title>Growing Green: The Incredible Rise Of Lyptus</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 07 Dec 2011 17:16:02 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The rise of Lyptus is greatly impacting the furniture market. The Brazilian company Fibria manages Lyptus plantations spread over 875,000 hectares and boasts an annual production of 5.25 million tons of Lyptus wood product, according to their website. A simple Google search for "Lyptus furniture" brings in roughly 245,000 results, with links to a variety of furniture retailers among the top. Lyptus wood is quickly becoming a major option, right along with Cherry and Mahogany, for consumers seeking affordable, beautiful, durable home furnishings. Simply put, Lyptus wood will become a well-known name to furniture-shoppers within the next 10 years.]]></description>
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<title>Biomass - Renewable Energy - The Lowdown</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 10:40:04 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Biomass Energy - An Overview: Biomass energy is derived from carbon based sources; namely, material that was once living or came from a living source. Unlike fossil fuels, however, biomass material is not millions of years old, nor does it need to be drilled or mined. It's also largely renewable unlike fossil fuel.]]></description>
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<title>Plant Nutrients - What Plants Need to Grow and Thrive</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 30 Nov 2011 09:42:00 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Just like humans, plants need nutrients to grow. Plants also need essential elements for survival- light, oxygen, and minerals.]]></description>
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<title>Darwin's Theory Of Ethical Behaviour In Nature</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 29 Nov 2011 15:18:25 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Darwin, in his idea of 'struggle for existence' interpreted conflict as being the mainspring of progressive evolution. His argument once again revisited the old debate concerning the ethical or immoral aspects of Nature. The source of the conceptions of good and evil, which had concerned the best minds since pre Greek times, were being discussed once more, with renewed vigour and a greater depth of conception. Nature was represented by Darwinism as an vast battlefield upon which only an incessant struggle for survival and extermination of the weak by the strongest, the swiftest, and the cunningest, existed.]]></description>
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<title>The Many Opportunities That Await Those Who Took Horticulture Courses</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 23 Nov 2011 13:17:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[For people who have natural liking for plant life and desire to apply different principles and techniques to better care, propagate, and enhance the growth and life of wide variety of plants, they should consider taking up Horticulture courses. A couple of years ago, it maybe almost impossible for someone to take this course if he is just interested to use the skills for personal use as it appears to be a waste of time, money, and energy unless he intends to start a career out of it. Enrolling for lessons, squeezing the class schedule to fit work schedule, and going to and from the class venue, among others, are too inconvenient for one to make these sacrifices regardless of how much passion he has for plants. Fortunately because of correspondence education, a plant-lover can keep his day job, learn the skills that he wants without having to sacrifice so much.]]></description>
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<title>The Culinary Delights Of: The Different Types Of Orchids?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 15 Nov 2011 11:20:28 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lately I've been reading a lot of posts about edible orchids. Since the birth of civilization, the search for edible things has brought us the weirdest culinary delights, such as snails and insects. That is why it's no surprise that even orchids found their way onto the tables and into the mouths of people around the world.]]></description>
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<title>The Effects of Drought on Your Trees</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 11 Nov 2011 08:35:58 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Drought can affect your trees in many different ways. The longer the drought, the more severe the effects on your trees. The effects of drought are considered short-term or long-term, and your trees are more likely to recover from short-term effects.]]></description>
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<title>Human's Conflict With Nature</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 10 Nov 2011 15:56:57 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Our general attitude towards Nature is that forces of nature are irresistible and human efforts are too feeble to conquer them. Man may lift the evil here and there, but he is powerless to control his more important aspects, he cannot control volcanoes or earthquakes. He should adapt himself to nature and enjoy its beauty wherever he can.]]></description>
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<title>Types Of Seashells</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 08 Nov 2011 12:40:56 -0600</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered about the different types of seashells that you find when strolling on a beach or even searching intently for living molluscs. It seems that there is a myriad of different shapes, sizes and colours all mixed together. Is it possible to break them down into different types as you sort through your day's collection.]]></description>
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<title>Tips for Identifying Bird Calls</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 04 Nov 2011 14:33:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are approximately 10,000 different species of birds in the world today, and around 2000 of those can be found in North America alone. For bird watching enthusiasts, the challenge is to find and identify as many of these species as possible. In order to do this, birders use a number of clues including, the location and habitat, and the physical attributes of the bird itself such as shape, size and coloring. One of the easiest and most useful identification tools is the song or call, a unique attribute of each species.]]></description>
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<title>Love of Life - Nature</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 18:02:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is best that we consider Nature as the benign processing of life energies issuing from the Universal Source. Its complexity, its fascination exists and we have ample opportunity to observe, learn and feel a sense of wonderment that allow us to love life itself - the whole of it.]]></description>
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<title>Floriography - Meanings of Flowers</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 15:37:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Termed floriography or the language of flowers, a number of flowers have obtained unique symbolic meanings since medieval times though the use of this kind of vocabulary only became widespread through the Victorian times onwards. Used as a means of communication to express feelings which could not be spoken floriography is used by almost any person who gives flowers whether they are aware of the language or not - it's not necessary to be familiar with the historic language to know that red roses symbolize passionate love and therefore are not suitable for your Mother on Mother's Day....]]></description>
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<title>What Happens Inside the Bee Hive?</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 03 Nov 2011 11:48:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bees are social insects; they live in groups called colonies, inside their habitats called bee hives. A colony is a very organized system with each bee given a duty and a role to perform. Bees are also very responsible and hardworking insects because they do their jobs very well and stick to their duties for the survival of the rest of the colony.]]></description>
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<title>The Pine Tree</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:53:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Pine trees are wonderful. If you have ever wandered through a pine forest you will know the lovely fresh smell of these evergreen trees. They are very useful to mankind for wood, pulp, and in some cases, pine nuts.]]></description>
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<title>Threats to the Galapagos Environment</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:28:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Galapagos Islands, located 1000km off the coast of Ecuador, have been known for their pristine environment and unique wildlife. These remote islands have been privileged with the seclusion that has allowed ecosystems to evolve in a rare and unmatched way. However, today the islands are experiencing the effects of extreme weather events, introduced species, a fast-growing population and exploding tourism.]]></description>
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<title>Best Places to Go If You Are an Avid Bird Watcher</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 28 Oct 2011 14:10:25 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I'm no 'twitcher'. My mobile isn't wired for instant information on the latest sighting. I do, however, enjoy bird-watching as an occasional pastime, and based on that I offer the following thoughts.]]></description>
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<title>Love of Life - Trees</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 26 Oct 2011 16:37:32 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There is much to love in Nature. If the spirit of trees is your choice of affection it will be their form, colour, usefulness, shade or produce that combines to offer much in return for your care, protection, cultivation and sensitive harvesting.]]></description>
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<title>Ivy - Fact and Fiction</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 24 Oct 2011 13:26:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Ivy, also known as Hedera Helix, is a wild evergreen climbing vine, it has tiny root like fibers growing out from every part of its stem which then attach themselves to rough parts of trees, such as there bark or often brickwork and stone surfaces. It flowers small dark purple bitter berries from late winter through to early spring, which contain the poisonous principle hederin, which can be highly toxic. It's thought that Ivy is spread by seed dispersal carried by birds, particularly wood pigeons.]]></description>
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<title>The Largest Mangrove Forest Of The World</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 10:38:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A forest is mainly large areas of land thickly covered with trees. Mangroves on the other hand are tropical trees that grow in mud or at the edge of rivers and have roots that are above ground. Mangrove forest is thus generally forests composed of mainly mangrove tree species. A forest is one of the natural features that make countries natural features and add up to the country's flourish in the amount of green cover. Forests are a great resource as they are a source of fuel, timber, bark and many other useful products and raw materials.]]></description>
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<title>The Buffalo Soldiers and Yosemite's Early Park Rangers</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 20 Oct 2011 08:33:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The Buffalo Soldiers were probably one of the most unique units of the U.S. military. Their history spans all the way from 1866 into the early 20th century. Their participation in the frontier Indian Wars is only one chapter of their history. Helping to keep the peace in the lawless west, assisting in natural disasters and finally their work in helping to develop and maintain our early National Park system were also a big part of their legacy.]]></description>
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<title>The Unloved Ones - Why Crocodilians Deserve Love Too</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 17 Oct 2011 15:41:34 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Crocodiles may be one of the most successful group of vertebrates on the planet in terms of their longevity. These reptiles have endured for millions of years and they are survivors from the age of dinosaurs. Unfortunately, loss of habitat, pollution, poaching and the capture of young for the pet trade has led to virtually all the species of wild crocodilian being endangered and vulnerable to extinction. These scaly, monsters many of which are man-eaters, are worthy of our respect and our protection. It is time to protect the unloved crocodiles.]]></description>
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<title>Love of Life - Plants</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 12 Oct 2011 16:27:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Included in the love of life are the various natural kingdoms. One of the most popular of these is the realm of plants. In this we have much to learn and appreciate. It offers us great beauty, colour and design as well as food and medicine.]]></description>
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<title>The Grey Elm Tree Vs. Dutch Elm Disease: A Brief History</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 10 Oct 2011 20:34:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Found primarily in the Eastern United States and Canada, the Grey Elm tree (also known as the American Elm) is noted for its medium density, good workability and interlocking grain. According to "Elm Care" website, "The 7,700,000 elm trees in urban centers in North America have a combined value of over US$19 billion." Yet the rapid spread of Dutch elm disease (DED) has brought the majestic elm to the brink of destruction in the 20th century.]]></description>
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<title>Learn About a Fish That Has a Reptilian Appearance</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 03 Oct 2011 15:34:04 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This fish looks more like a reptile than a fish, which explains the name. In addition to the appearance, this fish generally stays still on the floor of the ocean, similar to the characteristics of a reptile. Do not let it fool you though; the Lizardfish is alert and watching what is happening around it, while it is resting. Learn more about the Lizardfish.]]></description>
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<title>Opium Poppy Pods Explained</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 30 Sep 2011 15:38:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Dried poppy pods explained. Buying dried opium poppy pods for medicinal reasons. Things you need to know if you want to buy dried poppy pods.]]></description>
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<title>Learn Facts About the Red Nocturnal Squirrelfish Species of Tropical Fish</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 28 Sep 2011 16:28:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Why are squirrelfish classified as nocturnal? Are they good to eat? Where can they be found in their natural habitat? Can they be kept in an aquarium? How big are they? Do they make any sounds? Get answers to these questions and more.]]></description>
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<title>The World Seen Through a Microcosm</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 16 Sep 2011 17:02:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you ever wondered about exactly what existed before time as we know it actually began? Don't miss out on the essence and glory of enlightenment that affects life. Have a seat for a brief moment and be amazed at life's greatest wonders!]]></description>
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<title>The Effects of Garbage on Our Environment</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 15 Sep 2011 14:32:42 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Garbage is very harmful to our environment. It poses dangerous risks to our land water, and air. Landfills overfilling with garbage destroy profitable land, and take many years to regain the nutrients and the land destroyed.]]></description>
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<title>Unknown High Adventure - Northern Tier Scout Base</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 17:40:10 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Northern Tier is one of three High Adventure bases run by the National Council of the Boy Scouts of America for Scouts who desire a two-week long canoeing and wilderness experience in Northern Minnesota and Southern Canada. This camp is unique among the three bases because it offers much more flexibility in route planning and provides a full-time trip guide.]]></description>
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<title>Mountain Building</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 09 Sep 2011 13:43:40 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Mountain building has operated during the recent geologic past in several locations around the world. These relatively young mountain belts include the American Cordillera, which runs along the western margin of the America from Cape Horn to Alaska: The Alpine Himalayan chain, which extend from the Mediterranean through Iran to northern India and into Indonesia.]]></description>
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<title>Bees Reducing in Numbers</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 31 Aug 2011 14:55:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are approximately 20,000 known species of bees around the world with the honey bees as the most common. There is no doubt about the importance of bees to man's survival. A German professor and bee expert Joergen Tautz said: "Bees are vital to bio diversity."]]></description>
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<title>Buy That Finch a Feeder</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 25 Aug 2011 12:52:52 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[We are approaching the end of summer and getting ready for fall and winter. Many of the seeds that the different finches feed on are disappearing or are gone.]]></description>
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<title>Why Use Green Energy?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:59:45 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It takes no genius to know that our environment has truly suffered much due to our own doing. Hence, we are now ravaged by floods where we weren't before, typhoons and tornadoes are way stronger today than in the past, tsunamis now seem to be a common occurrence and earthquakes have almost become ordinary. Many people still deny that this is all a product of our own environmentally destructive practices, but there is apparently nothing else we can blame for these disasters other than ourselves.]]></description>
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<title>Birdwatching Field Cards and Lists Tool for a Better Birding Experience</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 16 Aug 2011 10:28:00 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Parks found in the state and national level normally have field cards in the form of pamphlets. The field cards serve the same function as checklists. Birdwatchers use field cards that have lots of important information.]]></description>
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<title>Weeds - A Forgotten Resource</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 15 Aug 2011 14:58:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you given a thought to what the weeds in your garden might be useful for? Probably not, like most of us. We don't take the time to have a closer look, to find out more about them, because they're always there.]]></description>
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<title>The Oak Tree</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 09 Aug 2011 16:19:23 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The oak tree is an iconic tree and a particular favourite of the English. There are over 300 species and they live happily all over the world.]]></description>
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<title>Choosing a William T Hornaday Conservation Project for Boy Scouts</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 09:04:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Several William T. Hornaday Conservation awards require completing a large conservation project. Choosing a project can be both difficult and time consuming. This article guides Scouts working on a Hornaday award through the project choosing process.]]></description>
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<title>Major Players in the William T Hornaday Boy Scout Conservation Award Process</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 08 Aug 2011 08:57:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[This article elaborates on the individual responsibilities of people working on a William T. Hornaday Project for the Boy Scouts. The role of candidate, advisor, benefiting organization, and conservation committee are discussed in detail. Another article will discuss planning and executing the actual project.]]></description>
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<title>The Similarities Between Orchid Types And The Human Race</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:47:20 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Orchids are certainly masters of evolution. With over a million years under their belt, they are built to live longer and flourish as time goes by. It is no wonder that most orchid lovers compare them to people.]]></description>
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<title>Conservation Exceptionalism - The William T Hornaday Awards for Boy Scouts</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Jul 2011 11:05:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The William T. Hornaday Conservation Awards Program was established to honor Boy Scouts, Adult Scouters, Units, and individuals who provide exceptional service to our environment. Seven different levels of awards exist, some involving completing Merit Badges and conservation projects.]]></description>
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<title>Geographical Misnomers - When Is a Bay a Lagoon, a Channel a Strait, a Pond a Lake?</title>
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<pubDate>Sat, 23 Jul 2011 10:10:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[How wide does a strait have to be before it's called a sound? How large is a pond before it becomes a lake? What is the difference between: a channel and a strait; a bay and a gulf; a fjord and an inlet? How about the all-time favorite: when does a boat become a ship?]]></description>
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<title>The Beauty of British Springtime Flowers</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:56:18 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The season of spring is one of the most exciting and dynamic seasons available for us to enjoy after the cold harsh winter months. The extreme weather, snow, blizzards and freezing temperatures we had to endure last winter have made the appearance of spring and the slightly milder climate all the more welcoming to us. The hedgerows are springing to life and the woodland floors are becoming littered with beautiful, ethereal carpets of wild flowers that many do not get the chance to fully enjoy as their appearance is generally a fleeting one.]]></description>
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<title>Dutch Elm Disease Rears Its Ugly Head</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 05 Jul 2011 14:11:31 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Its that time of year again where Dutch Elm Disease Rears its ugly head. Local councils work hard year after year to limit its spread. Dutch Elm Disease control in Sussex is of particular importance with the national collection of elms located in Brighton and a large collection of specimen elms in Eastbourne. Its a little known fact that the tallest elm in the UK is located in Eastbourne along Paradise Drive.]]></description>
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<title>The Delicate Balance of Life</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jun 2011 12:57:49 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[  Have you ever thought how the extinction of only one species can negatively impact our world? When one species is threatened with extinction, whole ecosystems as well as other species are deeply affected. We might hold the notion that this cannot really affect us individually, that we are some how not a part of all this.]]></description>
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<title>The Evolution of the Diamond</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 29 Jun 2011 09:13:14 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Today, the diamond is one of the most cherished gemstones in the world, for its beauty, for its clarity and radiance, for its composition. Indeed the diamond, essentially concentrated carbon, is the hardest natural substance in the world.]]></description>
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<title>Durian, Heaven or Hell?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 28 Jun 2011 14:45:58 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Durian is perhaps the most reputedly controversial fruit, being loved to bits and hated to the core at the same time. Find out why here.]]></description>
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<title>Autobiography of a Tree</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jun 2011 15:04:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Deforestation is something we all hear so much about. We hear of the problems it is causing, of what we should do to reduce it and so on and so forth. But do we ever hear what the real victims of deforestation, the trees themselves, have to say?]]></description>
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<title>Facts About Lake Malawi</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jun 2011 15:19:24 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lake Malawi, also known as Lake Nyasa amongst a host of other names, is a beautiful lake that is probably the main setting of some marine biologists' dreams every night. This lake is supposed to be the home of more fish species than that of any other body of freshwater on Earth, which isn't too surprising once you hear the fact that Lake Malawi is also the eighth largest lake in the world. Nestled in the Great Rift Valley system of East Africa, it is also Africa's third largest lake.]]></description>
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<title>Biological Water Purification</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jun 2011 12:36:11 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Clean drinking water is becoming a scarce commodity for modern-day man. A large number of domestic water purifiers are available in the markets which are not affordable to every common man. Natural techniques of water purification like the use of prickly pear cactus have been forgotten for decades. Thanks to the scientists who have proved that these natural methods can purify water from bacteria and heavy metals.]]></description>
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<title>Clean Green Renewable Energy</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 17 Jun 2011 16:23:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[My daughter, my wife, and I attended the an open day to Celebrate the 10th Anniversary of the "Pacific Hydro's" Codrington wind farm. We had no idea what to expect, but were in for a pleasant surprise.]]></description>
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<title>A Look at Pollen and the Role of Bees in Pollination</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:31:39 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Bees are without doubt the most abundant pollinators of flowering plants in our environment. 70% of all flowering plants only survive as a result of bees and other pollinators and fruits and seeds from insect pollinated plants account for over 30 percent of the foods and beverages that we consume. Beyond agriculture, bees are a vital part of most of our ecosystems as fruits and seeds derived from insect pollination are a major part of the diet of approximately 25 percent of all birds and mammals, ranging from the smallest mouse to the largest grizzly bear.]]></description>
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<title>Leafcutter Bees and Those Missing Bits From Your Roses</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 10:22:01 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If you see neat segments cut out of the leaves of your roses or other shrubs, leafcutter bees are the likely culprits. Using their mandables (mouthparts) they remove neat pieces of leaves or even flower petals in some instances, to construct and line their nests.]]></description>
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<title>Animal Spirit Totem - Squirrel</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 14 Jun 2011 08:03:08 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most common animals in my area of the country seem to be gray squirrels. I realized years ago that squirrels are something I have taken for granted as they were so plentiful. I decided to sit down and watch them. I started learning things from them and saw how squirrels can be such a powerful animal spirit totem. The gray squirrels are the city and town dwellers. Gray squirrels do not hibernate. They build nests that are round with side entrances. Even though they are the biggest squirrel, they are also the most cowardly. If confronted, they will more than likely try to run away.]]></description>
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<title>Campus Based Disaster Management</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jun 2011 09:58:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Disasters, whether natural or man-made, can strike any time. Its occurrence is so sudden and swift and its effect is severe. Worst, the response is done after the event, in terms of relief and rescue operations. However, if we are adequately prepared, its impact could possibly be reduced. The severity of a disaster could be minimized if the response is as swift as its occurrence.]]></description>
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<title>The Varroa Mite Life Cycle Inside a Honey Bee Colony</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jun 2011 14:51:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[One of the most widespread problems for beekeepers around the world is the mite known as Varroa destructor, previously known as Varroa jacobsoni. The varroa mite originated in Southeast Asia where it is a parasite of the Eastern honey bee, Apis cerana and was first discovered on the western honey bee, Apis mellifera, in 1960. It is thought that these pests came into the United States and Europe through illegally imported queens in the 1980's and have since then had a devastating effect on some beekeeping operations.]]></description>
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<title>How Old Is The Oldest Tree?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 07 Jun 2011 12:46:48 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[I've always been struck by the beauty of the Bristlecone pine and how dramatically they vary in appearance. From one angle, it appears to be a thriving tree, but while taking a closer look, you'll see that part of the tree has died. These trees seem to take on a life of their own as they are sculpted and gnarled by the wind. What I find even more interesting is that these trees are thought to be one of the oldest living entities on earth. Some Bristlecone Pines have been determined to be over 4,000 years old. Archeologists have analyzed the growth rings on both live and dead wood to trace natural occurrences back 9,000 years. Some of the oldest Bristlecone Pines in Colorado can be found on Mount Evans and they are approximately 1,700 years old.]]></description>
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<title>Weather and the Global Climate Change Debate</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 03 Jun 2011 11:39:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Unless you've been living in the middle of nowhere for the last few years, chances are you've heard about global warming or climate change as it is fast becoming more commonly known. Over recent years the global warming topic has increased in popularity, even though global warming is only a theory.]]></description>
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<title>An Exploration of East Tennessee Foliage</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 27 May 2011 09:48:37 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many parts of the United States come alive in the fall with a show of brilliant colors as leaves change colors from dazzling yellows to pulsating reds and orange. The foliage viewing season starts at the beginning of September, reaching a climax towards the middle of October and ending in late October or early November. One of the places to view this vibrant display of nature is by driving through East Tennessee.]]></description>
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<title>Life and Livelihood Among Rubber Trees</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 26 May 2011 13:53:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[In Kerala, tropical southern India, most rubber tree farms are very small-a typical holding is less than 20 acres. These are not rubber plantations with thousands of acres of land. Kerala-based Cocolatex, supplies natural Dunlop to organic mattresses dealers in the U.S.]]></description>
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<title>Trees Around the World</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 15:12:55 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are many different kinds of trees that stem from different parts of the world. Here is a list of some of them, as well as the country's other national treasures.]]></description>
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<title>The Many Colors of Jasper</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 12:59:59 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Jasper is used in making all types of decorative objects as well as jewelry. It is a beautiful gemstone that many people like to collect. This is because of the different color patterns that it can posses. There are many varieties and names for jasper; they make reference to its patterns or to its locations of origin.]]></description>
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<title>Birds That Produce Edible Bird Nests</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 25 May 2011 10:15:29 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are three type of swiftlets that produce edible bird nests namely white nest swiftlet, black nest swiftlet and grass nest swiftlet. The nests produced by these swiftlets is the main ingredient of the bird nest soup which is a delicacy in Chinese cuisine for five hundred years since the Ming Dynasty.]]></description>
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<title>What Is Conch?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 13:38:06 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[A conch is a type of edible snail that dwells in the ocean, particularly the warm waters of the Caribbean. Conch is actually a type of mollusk that lives in a spiral shaped shell. They are known as marine gastropod mollusks. There are several different species of conch, the most popular being Strombus gigas, which is also known as the queen conch or pink-lipped conch. This is the most commonly recognized species of conch, especially to tourists visiting the Caribbean.]]></description>
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<title>Interesting Facts About Volcanoes</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 12:33:43 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The term volcano originated from the name Vulcan, the Roman god of fire. A volcano forms when there is a rupture or natural occurring opening in the Earth's crust that allows melted rock called magma, volcanic ash, and gases to escape from below the surface.]]></description>
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<title>The Great Blue Hole</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6285872</guid>
<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 11:52:38 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[The unofficial national pastime in Belize is enjoying the often secluded and always intriguing natural environment that not only captivates the minds of visitors on the sandy peninsula of Placencia, but in Cayo where impressive ancient Mayan ruins tickle the imagination with mystery and art. Mountain Pine Ridge Forest Reserve is the home of exquisite waterfalls and natural pools. They are surrounded by lush vegetation and the notorious jungle cats.]]></description>
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<title>Flowers' Meanings</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 11:34:27 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[All flowers have meaning. They have their own language and people have been using them since the Victorian Age as symbols expressing their feelings. Today, these fragile blooms are used to express one sentiment or another as one leading psychologist states, "Flowers are a perfect replica of human life."]]></description>
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<title>Are Army Tanks Bio-Inspired By Design?</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 20 May 2011 08:41:09 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[It is truly amazing how much of our modern day technology is inspired by Mother Nature, that is to say that human invention, innovation, and all of our new concepts are inspired by that which we see in our natural environment. It doesn't matter if it is computer tech, our automobiles and transportation, or even our military tech, everything seems to start from that which we see. Consider an airplane if you will, the concept of mankind flying probably came from birds, and it was only a matter of time until man found the right materials and put them together...]]></description>
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<title>Hydrilla: An Aquatic Plant</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 19 May 2011 15:39:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Hydrilla is an aquatic plant. It is usually considered to contain only one species, Hydrilla verticillata. It is also referred to as H. asiatica, H. japonica, H. lithuanica, or H. ovalifolica. ]]></description>
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<title>Why Are There No Bio-Inspired Elliptical Winglets - Did Evolution Vote Them Out, If So Why?</title>
<link>http://EzineArticles.com/6280954</link>
<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6280954</guid>
<pubDate>Wed, 18 May 2011 15:15:28 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Have you seen the new winglet strategy which is all the rage in the corporate jet sector? Rather than winglets which look like fins, these wing-tips are elliptical, which allows them to harness the turbulent airflows associated with wingtip vortices. All that air coming off the edges of the wing tips is substantial, especially on a high-performance swept winged corporate jet aircraft.]]></description>
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<title>Wildland Firefighting - What Are the Facts?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 22:10:07 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wildland Firefighting, is a common occurrence throughout the world. They are dangerous to humans and nature. So why do they start? How do you extinguish them? What can we do to stop it? Here are the facts!]]></description>
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<title>Working With Animals in South Africa - Hot on the Trail of Endangered Species</title>
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<guid>http://EzineArticles.com/6275431</guid>
<pubDate>Tue, 17 May 2011 16:26:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[There are people who like structure and those who do not. Some individuals like to party all the time while others are seeking to improve their lot and the lot of others. The world is open to both types. However, if you want to improve your chances in the education system while impressing potential employers, plan a structured gap year.]]></description>
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<title>Wolves, Politics And The Endangered Species Act</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 13 May 2011 14:43:17 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Wolves. You either love them or hate them. But their removal from the endangered species list should have been a result of science, not politics. When politicians play God with nature, they seldom get it right.]]></description>
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<title>About Moose in Sweden</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 10 May 2011 10:57:16 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[If Sweden had to choose an animal to be it's official mascot, it would have to be moose. When one sees a moose there is no question why, and there is an abundance of the animal. Let's take a closer look at the majestic moose and see if we can discover why it is so loved by Swedes.]]></description>
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<title>Top 6 Bird Feeding Mistakes to Avoid</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 06 May 2011 10:49:47 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Many bird fans try to encourage wild birds to come to their website. But, not knowing the care wild birds need, mistakes can be made which can, actually, hurt the birds. Below, are feeding strategies that can cause illnesses to birds.]]></description>
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<title>How to Create a Backyard Bird Habitat</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 04 May 2011 08:55:26 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Creating a backyard bird habitat can be a life-long hobby, but there are some essential things you can do to immediately to begin attracting birds to your yard. Providing ample food choices, nesting spots, water and shelter are the key elements of a welcoming backyard bird habitat.]]></description>
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<title>Lilac Ash Borer</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 03 May 2011 12:49:13 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Lilac Ash Borer is a very common and serious pest of ash trees in the landscape. It attacks the trunks of young, stressed and recently transplanted Fraxinus (ash) trees. If left untreated it can kill a tree.]]></description>
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<title>The Science of Tornadoes - And How to Make Your Own!</title>
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<pubDate>Mon, 02 May 2011 13:53:02 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Understanding tornadoes is not just for the storm-chasing daredevils that bring us the incredible and horrifying footage of these deadly twisters. Knowledge of tornado weather, education, prediction, and preparation is all encompassing. We are all affected by them at some time or another, and knowing more about the science of tornadoes can help all of us in one way or another - even if it is only to empathize with those tragically affected by the wake of destruction these unpredictable monsters leave behind.]]></description>
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<title>Building Good Soil Using the Soil Food Web</title>
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<pubDate>Fri, 29 Apr 2011 20:54:51 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Cycles by their very nature do not have a definite beginning or end. Likewise a true organic gardener does not see a beginning or an end to their gardening season. Building good soil is part of a cycle where you just have to begin where you are. And isn't that the way it is in all of life. Begin where you are and move forward. As long as you are taking positive steps to improve your situation (be it the soil, a relationship, a personal goal) you are making progress and that is all we can really hope to achieve in our brief stay on this earth. Soil is all about life! Go out into your garden right now and look down on that little piece of soil beneath your feet. There is more life in that soil than all the other life on earth. It is truly amazing!]]></description>
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<title>How Do Beekeepers Collect Bee Pollen?</title>
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<pubDate>Tue, 26 Apr 2011 08:02:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Although beekeepers generate the bulk of their income from sales of honey, most supplement this income with other bee-related activities. The sale of bee byproducts such as bee pollen is one method of supplementing income.]]></description>
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<title>Grand Canyon Information</title>
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<pubDate>Thu, 21 Apr 2011 15:26:33 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Grand Canyon National Park is one of the United States' oldest national parks and is located in northern Arizona, the most prominent geologic province of the Colorado Plateau. It is located about 300 miles from Las Vegas. Grand Canyon National Park is 1,218,376 acres. The Grand Canyon is 277 river-miles in length, and 18 miles wide.]]></description>
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<title>Honey Bee Swarms</title>
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<pubDate>Wed, 20 Apr 2011 14:38:22 -0500</pubDate>
<description><![CDATA[Honey bee swarms frighten many people, but are in fact a wonderful part of nature. Learn about the reproductive cycle of honey bees and how queens are raised.]]></description>
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