Furnaces and other heating systems: broken HVAC equipment can create dangerous conditions

Although winter officially began on December 21; temperatures across the country have dipped into the well into the 20s before the winter season began. In some parts of the country like Minneapolis, MN and the Twin Cities area, the temperature has plummeted to 32 degrees below zero. At these low temperatures, all manner of HVAC equipment, including furnaces and boilers, […]

How your cat or dog can help you with anger management

A close family friend recently suggested getting a dog after losing her husband. She is already an animal lover, but after her husband passed away, she felt that her home was too lonely. A recent study from the University of Montreal in Canada also found that owning a pet can greatly help children with autism. Thinking more broadly, cats and […]

Be a "contrary" When coaching youth soccer

Wading upstream when coaching youth soccer Many “mature” youth soccer programs that have been around for more than 10 years or more often have ingrained traits. Many times it is almost as if some of these clubs have their own identity or even “brand”. Most leagues are made up of several identifiable “brands” or clubs. They each have their own […]

Cockatoos Aren’t For Everyone: Here’s Why

1. Birds also need physical stimulation. Some people buy birds because, in their eyes, they are easier to care for than a cat or dog. The dog needs to get out and get plenty of exercise, the cat needs its space, and the birds just sit in a cage, right? Wrong! Birds normally fly, that’s how they live in nature. […]

Dog Tear Stains Aren’t Just Cosmetic

Dog tear stains are a cosmetic problem, caused by an overflow of tears on the cheeks, which is more evident in dogs with white and other light-colored fur. Tear buildup on facial hair can lead to tangled hair, skin irritation, and possibly infection. The hair can act as a wick, drawing tears from the eye. This can be corrected by […]

10 steps to deal with the loss of your pet

Sometimes special animals come into our lives and touch our hearts in a way that leaves us forever changed. A chapter ends when the family road they traveled together comes to an abrupt end. You are in unknown territory without a map. She lost. The world as you know it may look totally different. Not everyone realizes that the bond […]

The nature of reality 101

Is the time! I really feel that it is time for us to take a look at what the true reality is. Unfortunately, I am forced to use the same example as everyone else because to date there has only been one similar example and it was a very good one and that is: The Earth is round! Long ago […]

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