Defying environmentalists and public health advocates, the Trump administration on Thursday will announce the replacement of Obama-era water protections with a significantly weaker set of regulations that lifts limits on how much pollution can be dumped into small streams and wetlands. The changes to the Clean Water Act’s protections are expected to hit California and… via …
Game meant to encourage building literacy skills — Saskatoon StarPhoenix
The Regina Leader-Post, the Saskatoon StarPhoenix and READ Saskatoon have teamed up to provide an entertaining way to work on literacy skills: a board game. Download your own version of the Books and Slides game, print it off, grab a dice (or create your own) and it's ready to play on a chilly Saturday in …
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Over 97,000 Gallons of Red Wine Spilled Out of a California Winery — TIME
About 97,000 gallons of red wine spilled from a winery in Sonoma County, Calif., this week and thousands of gallons made its way into the Russian River, according to a report from the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services. According to the person who reported the incident to authorities, a Rodney Strong Vineyards’ blending tank door… via …
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Keeping London ‘ Eye ‘ sturdy ! — Light Touch
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28: Muskox — Notebook from the North
https://www.youtube.com/embed/Uz8eeZABhyA?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent This week we will be doing another spotlight on an Arctic animal, helping an overlooked creature get a little bit of attention and praise. This time round it’s muskox, the giant furry brown cow-like creatures that wander the tundra of the north. We will have a little look at their history, behaviour and some …
Feel Good Sunday: Video ~ Donkey With Overgrown Hooves Runs Free For The First Time — Straight from the Horse’s Heart
https://www.youtube.com/embed/kxPGFEuhT4o?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent Source: The Dodo’s Comeback Kids Jenny and her mom Josie suffered through years of neglect, and their hooves grew so long that they could barely stand. Help has finally arrived — watch them fall in love with their new lives. via Feel Good Sunday: Video ~ Donkey With Overgrown Hooves Runs Free For The First …
Arizona Man Caught Driving In The HOV Lane With Fake Skeleton Riding Shotgun — News : NPR
The 62-year-old man was cited last week for disguising a dummy skeleton wearing a bucket hat as a passenger so he could drive in the carpool lane. (Image credit: AP) via Arizona Man Caught Driving In The HOV Lane With Fake Skeleton Riding Shotgun — News : NPR
Rehabilitated horses run for joy — Tuesday’s Horse
https://www.youtube.com/embed/8hTarWb0C9M?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent There are so many wonderful horse rescue stories. We thought we would share one with you. Who’s crying? We’re crying. Thank You Thank you everyone for following us and taking part in our advocacy. New Website Our new website is almost ready. We will be sharing it with you very soon. Hooray! via Rehabilitated horses …
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‘Senseless Act of Violence.’ Maryland Driver Baits Seagulls With Popcorn, Then Runs Over Flock — TIME
https://www.facebook.com/plugins/post.php?href=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.facebook.com%2FLaurelPolice%2Fposts%2F1464566727032993&width=500 Maryland police are searching for a driver who lured a flock of seagulls to a parking lot and then ran over them with a vehicle, killing at least 10 birds in what the city’s police department have described as a “senseless act of violence against animals.” Officers in Laurel, Md., a city 20 miles northeast… …
New Year — spanishwoods
the new year can bring a feeling of starting over, another chance to get things right via New Year — spanishwoods
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