Articles for tag: Prepare for Winter, Quills, Summer Learning

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Porcupines: Also Known as Quill Pigs

It has been estimated that porcupines have been around for about 35 million years. They can be found in many parts of the world including: North, Central and South America, Asia, Africa and Indonesia. Their name comes from the French word porc which means pig and epine which means spine. Apparently, the large nostrils and ...

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How to Remove Ice from Driveways and Walkways

If your winter has been as tough as the one in Colorado this year, you are dealing with lots of snow and ice. Ice is dangerous to walk and drive on, damages roadways, and can be difficult to get rid of. Ice can be prevented to a degree, but in the end, you still need ...

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Do Hamsters Make Good Classroom Pets?

Teachers in elementary schools, especially new teachers, don’t have tons of time to spare each day and if they do desire a classroom pet, they’ll need one that’s relatively low maintenance. Young children really love having a class pet. They enjoy naming the pet, feeding and caring for it each day and learn a great ...

How to “Dress” Your Carbs with Protein

Carbohydrates have received a bad rap these past few years. With the popularity of such low-carb and no-carb weight loss programs such as Atkins, the Zone, Protein Power and others, some dieters regard all carbs as bad. C-a-r-b may have four letters but to many dieters, it’s viewd as a “three-letter-word”. But it’s not the ...