Boston’s Franklin Park Zoo moves birds inside amid avian flu concerns – Sentinel and Enterprise
Bird enthusiasts heading to the Franklin Park Zoo won’t be able to see every bird there, as zoo workers have moved many of the bird species inside amid avian flu concerns. Staff at Stoneham’s Stone Zoo have also relocated birds to indoor spaces to protect them from Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) — which, for […]
Watching YouTube, cooking become habits during pandemic: survey
During the COVID-19 pandemic, watching videos on YouTube, cooking and regularly washing hands became part of a new routine to Koreans and foreigners alike, according to a recent survey by the Corea Image Communication Institute. The CICI’s survey titled “Effects of COVID in our daily lives” involved 417 participants — 214 Koreans and 203 foreigners […]
Fifth case of bird flu reported by Nebraska Department of Agriculture
LINCOLN, Neb. (KMTV) — The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) announced a fifth case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) on Wednesday in a small backyard mixed flock of chicken and waterfowl in Scotts Bluff County. HPAI, better known as bird flu, is a highly contagious virus spread easily between birds through nasal and eye […]
Prince Charles tours Tebay Services during a visit to Eden – Royal Central
During a visit to Eden, Prince Charles toured Tebay to meet the team behind the award-winning motorway services. The Prince was introduced to Sarah Dunning OBE, chair of Westmorland Family Limited, which owns Tebay Services. He then visited the butchery department and met with apprentices taking part in butchery training. Viewing the cheese section and […]
Center relaxes regulations on home quarantine
By Lee I-chia / Staff reporter The Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) yesterday said it was easing regulations for home quarantine, as the number of COVID-19 cases rises, but with a large majority reporting no or mild symptoms. As local community spread might continue to expand, Minister of Health and Welfare Chen Shih-chung (陳時中), who […]
Nebraska Department of Ag: Fifth Case of Avian Influenza
LINCOLN – The Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) in conjunction with the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is announcing a fifth confirmed case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI). The fifth farm, a small backyard mixed flock, is in Scotts Bluff County. According to NDA State […]
The Difference Between Dish Soap, Dishwasher Detergent, and Laundry Detergent (and Why it Matters)
Photo: DUO Studio (Shutterstock) Recently, I wrote about some of the lesser-known cleaning applications of dishwasher tablets around the house. In the comments, someone asked, “What’s the difference between dissolving the pods in warm water and using that to clean instead of…you know, soapy water?” It’s a valid question. What is the difference between standard-issue […]
Beloved Mother Owl, Babies Die From Rat Poison In Safety Harbor Park
SAFETY HARBOR, FL — It was a heartbreaking moment for Safety Harbor residents and fellow nature lovers who travel from around Tampa Bay and even across the country to photograph the family of great horned owls that live in Safety Harbor’s famous “Owl Tree.” That’s the nickname given to the tree in Philippe Park, at […]
The More Things Change, the More They Stay the Same
It was mid-2020 and my team and I had only months earlier celebrated the grand opening of our beachfront resort Meliá Koh Samui. At the property’s January 10, 2020 debut, just before the onset of the global pandemic, we were bristling with excitement, as usually the first two years after an opening make for the […]
5 Advantages of Having a Bedroom Humidifier
Bedroom humidifiers aren’t just for winter anymore! Whether you live in a dry climate or need to treat dry skin and hair, there are many benefits of using humidifiers in your bedroom on a regular basis. If you’re not sure if you need one in your room, read these five advantages of having a bedroom […]