This Winter, Provide Water For The Birds

Even the most novice bird watcher places a bird feeder out in
winter, what strikes me, is the number of experienced bird
watchers who do not provide water for the birds during winter.

The energy expanded looking for a fresh water source could be
better used for staying well and surviving the winter.

All wildlife needs water, Summer or Winter.

Birds, like humans, need water all year. By investing in a
heated bird bath or by adding a bird bath heater to your
existing bird bath, you'll be providing the greatest resource
birds need in order to survive.

Bird bath heaters are usually available wherever bird feeding
supplies are offered. Check local hardware stores, large
discount stores, and online.

Heated bird baths are most commonly found on-line. These are
complete bird baths with the heater built into the bath.

When using either of these types, make sure your power source is
safe. If you are unsure, hire an electrician to check it out or
to install a GFCI outlet on the outside of your house. These
types of outlets provide saftey for outdoor bird baths and any
other electrical tools used in the yard.

Place your heated bird bath near your feeders for easier
viewing. Even birds that don't normally visit your feeders will
visit your bird bath. All backyard birds need water. Also, when
placing your bath, make sure there is cover for the birds. Water
on the feathers make birds easy targets for prey.

Do not place the bird bath too close to cover, otherwise cats
can hide and attack the birds more easily, a few yards will be
adequate.

The recommended type of bird bath, is the pedestal style. These
give the birds more security by being 2 or more feet above
ground. This height allows birds to view their surroundings and
any would be predators. Any bird bath can be used.

By providing water for birds this winter, you'll not only be
providing a service to our winter birds, but you'll have a
greater diversity of birds and more of them to watch. And...

Isn't that what makes bird watching so much fun

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Gathering the right information on maintenance of your fishes can easily help your tropical fish live longer in that fresh water aquarium.

Here are some key points to remember:

1. Remember that poor quality of water can considerably harm the tropical fish.
2. In case your aquarium comprises of a large amount of algae, it can result in major damage to the tropical fish.
3. Lack of oxygen is also a matter of concern when it comes to taking care of the tropical fish is a fresh water aquarium.
4. To ensure the heath of your tropical fish in a freshwater aquarium, you must make sure as to the water in there is balanced.
5. Test the fish tank's water regularly in regards to a proper level of oxygen and salinity in it.
6. The water testing kits are available at all local pet stores. These are useful to ensure the proper properties of water. These tests must be conducted atleast once a week.
7. In case you come across any problem in the matching of the properties, you must check on the corrective measures.
8. Feed your fish properly. There is a large variety of fish food available in the market.
9. While picking the right fish food for your pets, make sure to read the contents and ingredients. The fish food must comprise of proteins, amino acids, and other essential nutrients. This would ensure that your fishes are getting a healthy diet, its digestion is functioning properly, and its overall color is maintained.
10. Make sure to read through the instruction manual that you get with the fish food to know the right quantity you have to feed to the fish.
11. Just like humans, the tropical fish could suffer severe ailments if given too much or too less food.
12. Check of the lighting in the aquarium and make sure that it is apt for your fish to live healthy. In case the aquarium is over exposed to direct sunlight or if the fish tank has a lot of light, the growth of algae in the fish tank catches up lot of pace that can be harmful for your fishes.

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What is that place between Water freezes and absolute zero on a thermometer?

okay, so I need to know what that place between absolute zero and water freezing temperature is called. On the Kelvin scale, the temperature is 233.15. And also what it is for Celcius and Fahrenheit.

Alaska?
233.15K is -40F = -40C and that is not the freezing point of water.
C & K are the same size degrees so 273.15 is the range for both.
which is equal to -459.67 degrees Fahrenheit + 32 from 0 to freezing water or 491.67 Fahrenheit degrees for the range.
273.15 Celsius or Kelvin degrees = 491.67 Fahrenheit degrees (range)
273.15 degrees Kelvin = 32 degrees Fahrenheit (on scale)
0 degrees Celsius = 32 Fahrenheit (on scale)

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These days, we are all looking to save money. One way I like to do this is by making my own hard candy. A common misconception is that candy making is difficult, when it fact, it's really easy.

When it comes to making these recipes, you need to follow the directions closely. Make sure your ingredient measurements are exact. Any variations from the original recipes, could spell disaster.

All of these recipes require the use of a candy thermometer.

Thermometer Hints

To check thermometer for accuracy, let stand 10 minutes in boiling water. thermometer should read 212 degrees.

thread: 230-234 degrees

soft ball: 234-238 degrees

medium ball 238-244 degrees

firm ball 244-248 degrees

hard ball 248-254 degrees

very hard ball 254-265 degrees

light crack 265-285 degrees

hard crack 290-300 degrees

Hard Candy

3 3/4 c. sugar

1 1/2 c. light corn syrup

1 c. water

1 tsp. Lorann Flavoring oil

Food Coloring, if desired

Sprinkle a 18 x 24" strip of heavy duty foil with powdered sugar. Mix next 3 ingredients in a large saucepan. Stir over medium heat until sugar dissolves. Boil, without stirring, until temperature reaches 310 degrees or until drops of syrup form hard and brittle threads in cold water. Remove from heat. Stir in flavoring oil and coloring if desired. Pour onto foil. Cool and break into pieces.

Molded Candy

1/2 c. water

2 c. sugar

2/3 c. light corn syrup

Food coloring, optional

Spray candy molds with non-stick cooking spray. Place water in a saucepan. Add sugar and light corn syrup, mixing well. Heat to 300 degrees. Do not stir. Natural boiling action will combine ingredients. Add food coloring, if desired at 265 degrees. Remove from heat and let the mixture sit until it stops bubbling. Pour syrup into molds and let cool.

Tip: If you are adding food coloring, add only one drop at a time.

Candy making for the first time can be a little intimidating. Once you make it and achieve optimum results, you will find yourself looking for additional recipes. I hope you will give it a try.

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Is Reverse Osmosis water good for your skin or is other water filtration types better for your skin? If you do drink 8 glasses of RO water, will it do you the same good as the recommended drinking 8 glasses of any water?

Reverse osmosis is just a common purification technique. It uses water pressure to separate brackish water into pure water without a mineral content that is drinkable and a very salty remainder that is discarded.

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the one we have in our kitchens
what about this idea
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good idea
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It's for a small ornamental pond, with fish and plants, and variable amounts of sunshine

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