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Social Distancing

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But every Monday, when my weekend work peak has passed, I literally head for the hills, and recharge my batteries with a healthy dose of total solitude. This is very bad news for those whose battery-recharging times depend on movie theaters, restaurants, clubs, and gyms. After all, no human contact need be involved. No problem!

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Clemson Researcher Investigates Impacts of Cages on Laying Hens

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How much suffering can and should they endure without significantly affecting the human pocketbook. Tags: battery hens eggs USDA farm animal welfare us agribusiness. Crowded and filthy conditions mean suffering for hens. But it's not just about the hens.it's about the money. Or corporate net income. From the Clemson press release.

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Interesting Ads In The Wildlife Industry

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And when it comes to field work, you can’t beat some of my office mates, like this above Indigo Bunting who serenades me when I’m changing data cards and batteries in bat detectors. Not quite as glamorous as an ocean view, but I’d rather be here than confined to my official indoor office cubicle. But back to the ads.

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Bacon Bubble Buddy

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It’s a fun toy for both dog and human. Also, you never need batteries, as it is totally person powered! The bubbles fill a small reservoir in the blower, and then with a few pulls of the trigger, bacon flavored bubbles come out for your dog to catch. Plus, it’s fun to use too.

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Safe Glow LED Dog Collar

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We humans loved playing with it, changing the flashing from steady to fast, and back again. Even with the battery for the light, it isn’t any heavier than her regular collar, and she seemed to find it comfortable to wear. And yes, we really did get some looks from the other humans that saw it! I think she did.

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Birding Sukau, Sabah, Borneo

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Not sure why they spend time in Shanghai in winter when they could come here though, but then again, I usually do not understand most of the behavior of humans either. Yes, we have them in Shanghai as well. Blue-throated Bee-eaters build nests on sticks sticking out of the water.

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From Today's New York Times

Animal Ethics

BRUCE FRIEDRICH Senior Policy Director Farm Sanctuary Washington, March 4, 2014 To the Editor: The humane laws for hens in California that provide them more space in which to live should be countrywide. Chickens deserve to live humanely. Compassionate consumers can take a stand against this cruelty by choosing vegan options.