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So when I think about why some breeds of dogs seem much colder in snow than others, I begin there. Some dogs are bred with full and or double layered coats that can overheat and off set their insulation properties. It’s worth remembering that a lot of breeds like Huskies or Malamutes were bred in cold climes and are built for low temperatures. For other dogs especially those who have short fur, sm...

There are times when you can tell how deep a lake is just by looking at it. The surface could be super calm, but there’s a lot that the color of the water could say. When you can’t see below a certain point and it’s dark, it’s an indicator the well drops farther than you realize, he said. Lakes that are clear enough to let you see rocks or plants beneath the surface typically aren’t as deep, or at...

Bees are insects with a great importance in pollination. Pollination is the act of transfering pollen between flowers, which is needed for plants to make seeds and fruits. Numerous kinds of plants rely on this process for reproduction, as do crops that people grow for food. If there were no pollinators such as bees, the productivity of these crops would go down. That could result in less food avai...

This guy made a cardboard model of a city town that has a hospital and a barber shop. Loose parts on the other side Here it appears to me that someone wanted to illustrate how different parts of a small town can be constructed out of simple materials. The model employs cardboard to portray the structures and streets. Every building is formed, and labeled, according to what it is supposed to be. Tw...

When I think of nature, I tend to take notice of flowers or the sky, first. Flowers usually are the most visible part of plants, rising above their green leaves with showy color and elegant form. There are flowers in gardens, wild flowers and flowers in public spaces. They come in a variety of forms, and it is fun to observe which show up at various times in the season. Some are long-blooming, and...

There are times when dogs just seem to wake up and do things that have no apparent order. This could involve barking at something that is not there or moving around fast for no reason at all. Or they may actually act like they are climbing things like a ladder. When seeing a dog act in a way that is confusing, and perhaps even the first time ever seeing your dog, this can be bewildering. But most...

Dogs commonly play with balls, and there seems to be something about the size, shape, and movement of a ball that fits very well with how many dogs naturally engage with objects. Balls roll, bounce, and are easy to hold in the mouth. This allows a ball to be incorporated into a direct and uncomplicated game of fetch as the individual throws the ball and the dog retrieves the ball. Some dogs are mo...

If you have one cat and are considering a second, it may not feel like much of a transition. Two cats don't fill much more space than one. The food cost increases but it is not that much more. Litter boxes are fine. It is still a manageable number to you. But uncontrolled, you may find that the number grows quickly. You might see another cat that needs a home. If someone you know is relocating and...

I’ve got some bike riding history in my past, but it’s not close to my mind. Like most, I picked up how to ride as a kid and recall it being an exercise in trial and error. After I nailed that fundamental equilibrium and motion, it was something I could do without thinking too much. After that, cycling was simply a useful skill to have around here and there. I was never into it or turned it into a...

I don't think we really do understand how good a dogs sense of smell is. I mean, really understand it. We make light of it when they pick up the half sandwich in the trash or locate the lone piece of kibble that fell behind the refrigerator two weeks prior. But seriously, it's like magic. I was taking my dog for a walk the other day, and he just stopped. Didn't bark. Didn't growl. Simply gazed int...

Some dogs just look the part, thick neck, wide chest, powerful back legs as if they’ve spent the day sprinting through fields. You watch them trotting down the street, pulling their on the leash owner the way they might drag a sled and you have to do a double take. And it’s not just the big ones. Sure, pit bulls and boxers are common culprits, but even a little dog like a Staffordshire bull terrie...

Onions can be easy to grow and with a little attention, you can grow them even bigger. But most people prefer starting out with small ones because they're easier to manage and faster growing. You can also start with seeds, but they will take longer and call for more early attention. Either way, they’re a solid crop if you can provide for their finicky demands. They require a great deal of sunlight...

Check out how powerful this blender is, gotta get one ASAP. When I purchased my first blender, I didn’t really care about watts either. I actually just chose one that looked decent and got good reviews. It was all good until I wanted to puree some frozen bananas. The motor emitted an awful noise and the blades ceased turning. It was then that I learned that not all blenders are created equal. For...

I used to eat the same three or four meals every single day. Toast and eggs for breakfast, a sandwich or salad for lunch, something plain for dinner. It wasn't exactly a terrible routine but it was getting to be too much. I didn't even notice how much it was until I just grabbed a pack of smoked salmon one day, just to shake things up. I first added it to my regular avocado toast. I thought it wou...

My brother has a truly amazing sneaker collection and is now in the process of selling all of them. There's so many of them, his closet looks like a sneaker store. He said he wishes he could set the garage up and make the sales there but that place is part garage part basement. There is so much footwear on the shelves and also on the floor. He has so many sought after popular sneakers and very har...

Today, I actually found out about the price of the Sony A7 II camera, my dream camera. I'm not exactly a photographer but I love the high graphics pictures. I don't have to worry since AI is going to pretty much do most of the picture work but there's still a place for good quality pics by professionals. I just love the design of this particular camera. This is a full frame mirrorless camera from...